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In February, 1888, the Langlade County Bank was re-organized with a capital stock of $30,000. C. S. Leykom was chosen President, Louis Mendlik, Vice- President and H. C. Humphrey, Cashier. Few changes took place until its re-organization as a National Bank in August, 1901, when it was changed to The Lang- lade National Bank.
THE LANGLADE NATIONAL BANK.
The capital stock of the Langlade County Bank was increased $20,000 to $50,000 when it was made a Na-
tional Bank. J. F. Albers was chosen president and H. C. Humphrey as cashier. In January, 1902, H. C. Humphrey resigned and O. P. Walch was elected cashier. Mr. Walch had entered the employ of the Langlade County Bank when he was a lad of fifteen in 1889 and grew with the institution. In 1918, Mr. Walch was forced to retire from the cashiership, be- cause of ill health. He was chosen second Vice-Pres- ident. Upon the death of F. J. Finucane, he was made first Vice-President, in 1919. F. G. Wanek of Menom- inee, Mich., was elected cashier in July, 1918.
The Langlade National Bank increased its capital stock to $100,000 in January, 1920. Its Trust De- partment was created in 1919, immediately after the state legislature had passed a law allowing this depart- ment to be associated with national banks in Wiscon- sin. Officers at present are: President-Dr. I. D. Steffen, Vice-President-O. P. Walch; Cashier-F. G. Wanek; Assistant Cashiers-N. J. Raiche and W. J. Schultz; Board of Directors-O. P. Walch, John Man- ser, John Olk, I. D. Steffen, W. A. Grant, Robert W. Zobel and Charles H. Avery.
THE BANK OF ANTIGO.
In January, 1888, D. E. Jones, Col. Woodard, Dr. A. H. Solliday and Amos Baum of Watertown, Wis., with E. N. Mellor organized The Bank of Antigo. Dr. Solli- day was elected president, E. N. Mellor, vice-president and Amos Baum, cashier. The bank was located east of Cody's Shoe Store on Fifth Avenue and progressed without a mishap until the following summer of 1888, when $5,500.00 was stolen from it. The discrepancy was met by the stockholders. In 1890 The Bank of Antigo was closed, its affairs were liquidated and de- positors were paid one hundred cents on the dollar.
On January 6, 1891, the name, books, good will, etc., of the bank were sold to H. G. Borgman, C. B. Mc- Donald, Ed. Daskam, C. F. Smith and three Water- town, Wis., men. The capital stock was restored to $25,000 in cash. H. G. Borgman was elected Presi- dent, C. B. McDonald, Vice-President, and L. E. Buck- man, Cashier. In 1897, the bank again closed its doors but to the credit of the stockholders, the deposi- tors were paid one hundred cents on the dollar.
L. D. Moses, pioneer Antigo merchant and first banker, together with Oshkosh men, organized the First State Bank of Antigo in April, 1898, using that name until a First National Bank charter could be se- cured from the government.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
A charter for the First National Bank was secured August 31, 1898, and the institution was commenced
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with a capital stock of $50,000. L. D. Moses was its first President and Fred T. Zentner, its first cashier. Its growth was phenomenal. In January, 1901, W. B. McArthur of Waupaca was elected cashier to suc- ceed Mr. Zentner. In 1902, January, Leander Choate was elected President and upon his death J. C. Lewis, Vice-President, was chosen President. He remained as President until 1919, when he was selected Chair- man of the Board of Directors, Dr. F. V. Watson being chosen President. H. B. Kellogg was chosen presi- dent of the bank after Dr. F. V. Watson resigned.
In August, 1910, the First National Bank increased its capital stock to $100,000 and its surplus to $20,000. W. B. McArthur resigned as cashier in January, 1919, and was succeeded by J. E. Enquist of Shell Lake, Wis., who was followed by W. W. Smith, Jr., of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, who assumed this position in July, 1919.
THE FIDELITY SAVINGS BANK.
The Fidelity Savings Bank was organized January 20, 1909, under the general banking laws of Wisconsin and the United States, with a capital stock of $50,000. Its first officers were Henry Hay-President; Anton Molle-Vice-President ; Walter Daskam-Cashier. The Board of Directors consisted of the three named together with J. A. Rudolph, John Benishek, C. S. Pierce of Milwaukee and W. J. Mattek.
The Fidelity Savings Bank has had exceptional suc- cess and has always been commandeered by a strong official roster. In June 1919, the bank purchased the building in which it is located. The Fidelity Savings Bank building was completely remodeled in the fall of 1919. Walter Daskam, Cashier of the Fidelity Savings Bank has served continually as such since its organization. The members of the Board of Direc- tors are Anton Molle, Vice-President; J. A. Rudolph; J. R. McQuillan, President; Henry Hay and Walter Daskam, Cashier.
FARMERS' STATE BANK OF PHLOX.
The Farmers' State Bank of Phlox was organized June 1, 1920. The capital stock was $10,000 and re- mains the same. The present officers, also the original officers of the bank are as follows: Pres- ident-W. B. Kramer, Vice-President-M. J. Ellstad, Cashier-A. J. Reinert. Members of the Board of Di- rectors consist of the three named officers together with George Jansen, W. B. Dresser and W. F. Meagher. The bank is located at Phlox, Norwood township. Its present deposits are approximately $38,000. Its sur- plus is about $1,500 and undivided profits were $887.14 at the close of business January, 1922.
NEVA FARMERS STATE BANK.
The Neva Farmers State Bank was organized Octo- ber 1, 1915, with a capital stock of $10,000. Its first officers were: President-W. J. Mattek, I. D. Wood -Cashier and John F. Schultz-Vice-President. The members of the first Board of Directors were: W. J.
Mattek, John F. Schultz, Fred Schwartz, Anton Gallen- berg, August Carlson, Fred L. Berner, and A. J. Nowotny. The present officers are: President-John F. Schultz, Fred Schwartz, Anton Gallenberg, Fred L. Berner, Gust Schmidt and Henry Buboltz. The pres- ent deposits amount to $199,000. The surplus was $14,000 and the undivided profits $500 in February, 1922. The resources are approximately $220,000. This bank is located at Neva, in Neva township.
WHITE LAKE STATE BANK.
The White Lake State Bank was organized in 1921 with a capital of $15,000. The first officers have been retained to date as follows: President-W. D. Cavers, Vice-President-E. G. Woodford; Cashier-V. H. John; who with Peter O'Connor and W. W. Gamble, constitute the Board of Directors. Present deposits are $75,687.55. Surplus is $1,000, undivided profits $337.90 and resources $93,227.21. The bank is locat- ed at White Lake village, Langlade township.
STATE BANK OF ELCHO.
The State Bank of Elcho is located in the thriving and bustling village of Elcho, Elcho township, and was organized April 3, 1912, with a capital stock of $10,000. Actual business was commenced April 9, 1913.
The first officials of the bank were: Charles W. Fish, President; W. D. Burton, Vice-President; George H. Bauer, Cashier. Original directors were: Charles W. Fish, W. D. Burton, John F. Singer, L. W. Filyes, Charles Beard, Julius Follstad, R. P. Guptil; E. S. Tradewell and Bernhard Follstad. The present offi- cers are : John F. Singer-President; O. C. Fish- Vice-President; George H. Bauer-Cashier. Present directors are : Charles W. Fish, John F. Singer, Charles Beard, Julius Follstad and O. C. Fish.
Capital stock is now $10,000 with surplus and un- divided profits aggregating $8,000.00.
Antigo's three banking institutions have a combined total capital stock of $250,000. Their total resources amounts to over three millions of dollars. Add to this the resources of the State Bank of Elcho, the Neva State Bank, The Farmers State Bank of Phlox and the White Lake State Bank and sum up the deposits of the banking institutions of the county and an idea of the volume of business and accumulated wealth in Langlade County can be gained.
The total amount of surplus and undivided profits of Antigo banks at the close of business, December 31, 1921, was $157,265.23.
Today the reader can carry money or check to any corner of the world. Money can be deposited with a certainty that it is safe and that your bank deposit slip will be honored thirty days or a year later as it pleases you. This is a contrast to conditions in early days, when banking laws were less stringent and when much of the commerce was through the medium of farm produce. Langlade County official orders, at the time of the organization of the Langlade County Bank, were worth but eighty cents on the dollar.
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CHAPTER XIV. Courts, Laws, Lawyers
First Term Circuit Court-Judge George H. Meyers-First Circuit Court Case-First Jury Trial- First Murder Case-Early Criminal Cases-County Court-The Henry Still Murder-Court at Shedd's Store-Municipal Court Act-Judge F. J. Finucane-Judge J. W. Morse-First Grand Jury.
Langlade County, when organized in 1880, was plac- ed in the 10th Wisconsin Judicial Circuit. The first Circuit Court records are very meagre. George H. Meyers of Appleton, Outagamie County, was the first Circuit Judge of Langlade County. Circuit Court cases of importance were not heard in Antigo until the March term of 1883. 1
The first Circuit Court session was held in the old frame court house. Formal announcement of its open- ing was made by Sheriff Charles Herman. Dr. D. S.
Graham vs. Emma Graham. The decree was grant-
ed upon grounds of desertion. The third action was Ernest Roseberg vs. Daniel Pillsbury. A change of venue was granted and the case was taken to Mara- thon County.
THE FIRST JURY TRIAL.
The law suits mentioned previously in this chapter were trivial actions, only important because they were the first of their kind to occur in Langlade County.
THE FIRST LANGLADE COUNTY COURT HOUSE Where the first Circuit Court session was held in 1883. Hon. George
H. Meyers was then sitting as Circuit Judge.
Olmsted, first Circuit Court Clerk, produced his com- mission and began the task of keeping and preparing records of proceedings and determinations of the court.
The first official Langlade County Circuit Court seal is still in use. It represents justice. A sword and dagger are crossed in the background. The outline of an open book appears in the fore.
FIRST CASE.
The first Circuit Court case was a land ejectment action, Gabe Bouck vs. S. A. Coleman. It was heard and disposed of March 27, 1883. In its wake came the first divorce action in Langlade County-Daniel
1. September 5, 1882, Circuit Judge Meyers came to Antigo and a day's court session was held. Gabe Bouck and Attorney Gerry of Oshkosh, Attorney Coll'ns of Menasha, William Kennedy of Appleton and William Kimball, Circuit Court reporter, were in attendance. The cases were against men who sold liquor without town licenses.
The fourth case ever tried was not an insignificant controversy. This was the first action in the county demanding a jury. The contending parties were prominent in the early history of the county.
Henry Mitchell of Milltown," Norwood township, was suing J. W. Morse, later County Judge, for slander. At a town meeting in Norwood Mr. Morse was charged with having said: "Henry Mitchell was a robber and swindler, who took $300 from Hutchinson township." Mr. Mitchell asked $5,000 damages.
The action was filed in Shawano County as Norwood was then a part of Shawano County. On June 30, 1881, by court order the place of trial was moved from Shawano to Antigo. Judge George H. Meyers sat in the case. Mr. Mitchell, the plaintiff, was a millwright
2. Milltown was a settlement in Norwood. It was at this place that Henry Mitchell operated a mill for years before moving into Antigo. Consult Norwood township history.
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and farmer. He was represented by Collins & Pearse, Appleton lawyers. J. W. Morse was defended by George W. Latta, pioneer Antigo Attorney. Wit- nesses called were: F. Topping, R. Vaughn, Charles Herman, N. Sensenbrenner, C. Schroeder, P. Schweit- zer, S. D. Chappel, A. Boetke, G. W. Jurret, C. W. Moss, Geo. W. Bemis, J. J. Simpson and W. Haffen- becker. Eli Waste was then Court Commissioner. J. W. Goodwin, the Jury foreman, made the following statement when a verdict was reached: "We, the jury, find for the defendant." The plaintiff paid costs
amounting to $174.44. The verdict was reached March 28, 1883. D. S. Olmsted was then Clerk of the Court.
THE FIRST LARCENY CASE.
January 11, 1884, Adolph Tuekurky was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary at hard labor, being convicted of larceny.
THE FIRST MURDER TRIAL.
The first murder case brought to the attention of the Langlade County Circuit Court was during the March term of 1886. Mrs. Mary Chadek of Reeve (Deerbrook) was charged with killing her husband, Thomas Chadek. Monday, November 30, 1885, Dr. J. H. Dawley, Antigo physician, was called to attend Mrs. Chadek, who was badly wounded. Her husband was dead from revolver shots. Mrs. Chadek main- tained that her husband shot her and killed himself. She was held for murder, however. George W. Latta, her Attorney, secured a change of venue. The case was heard in Milwaukee Circuit Court. District At- torney J. H. Trever was assisted in the prosecution by Attorney Wm. Kennedy, of Appleton. Mrs. Chadek was acquitted.
LOWELL A. WINN MURDER TRIAL.
While the Chadek murder trial was the first to se- cure the attention of Langlade County courts, it was not until the fall of 1889, when the first murder case demanding a jury was held in Langlade County. Lowell A. Winn was charged with murdering Thomas Coats-the culmination of a liquor debauche in a sa- loon located where Muttart-McGillan Company is now in business, (L. Krom Building.) Albert De Foy, bartender, refused Winn several times when the latter demanded whiskey, during the afternoon of October 23, 1889. Winn, enraged, returned in the evening, engaged De Foy in a quarrel, which resulted in the shooting of Thomas Coats. Mortally wounded. Coats incriminated Winn in a dying statement to Dis- trict Attorney George L. Schintz. Winn, charged with first degree murder, was acquitted. He was tried again on a charge of assault with intent to kill, and was declared guilty. He was sentenced to serve seven years at Waupun, but he was released before his full time was up.
AN EARLY CRIMINAL CASE.
September 28, 1888, Peter Becker made a complaint before Justice J. W. Wines, charging James Collins with wilfully and feloniously assaulting him with a double bitted axe. Becker suffered a disabled right arm. The case was somewhat similar to the Lowell A. Winn case. Becker refused to give Collins a drink
of whisky. Collins, an indigent person, demanded a jury trial. He was represented by Attorney J. E. Martin, appointed by Judge Geo. H. Meyers. Dis- trict Attorney George L. Schintz represented the state. On March 19, 1889, Collins was arraigned and was found guilty of intent to maim. He received this sen- tence: "Confinement in the common jail from 12 o'clock noon this day for one calendar mor.th." By the court-March 28, 1889.
COURT AT SHEDD'S STORE.
The early lawyers of Langlade County had much to contend with. They were usually not over supplied with financial strength, but possessed much energy. They would often walk miles in response to the call of a client. Rough roads, trails, crossing swamps and wading streams were the usual difficulties they con- fronted.
The fees of the pioneer lawyers would probably pro- voke a smile from the modern Attorney-at-Law. A complete administrator's report could be made for the princely sum of three dollars. Cases of great import- ance were conducted for but a few dollars. The early lawyers possessed a self-reliant spirit and a keen in- genuity that made them formidable and dramatic as trial lawyers. Cases in pioneer times did not extend over many months. Victories were won swiftly or defeat came suddenly. The battles between the op- ponents would bring out all the old pioneers who took delight in hearing the sarcasim and humor of the lawyers.
In the early days local disputes were usually settled in the township "court." Henry Mitchell and Ross Young of Norwood township had an argument in which Mitchell charged Young with making certain remarks about his honesty and character as a citizen. The dis- pute was apparently ended when Young apologized. Mitchell would not be satisfied as he was confident his humiliation had not been overcome by the personal retraction. A law suit resulted. J. W. Morse, pio- neer Justice of the Peace and Judge presided at the "court" held in the Charles Shedd store in Norwood township. George Bemis was chosen to act as coun- sel for Mr. Young. "Doc" Olmsted, picturesque Jus- tice and pioneer, was the Attorney for Mitchell. The case was dismissed by Judge Morse who gave the par- ticipants a lecture on the duties of good citizens. Mr. Young apologized to Mr. Mitchell by saying, "I am sorry, but every bit of it was the gospel truth." It
was an apology with a string attachment.
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THE NOTED STILL-POLAR MURDER.
All of the citizens of Langlade County were startled when news reached them that Henry Still, esteemed an resident of the Town- ship of Gagen had been murdered by Barney Polar. Many conflicting stories have been told
about the murder. According to a statement attribut- ed to Louis Motzfeldt of Gagen township, the unfor- tunate Mr. Still met his death after he had refused to give Polar whisky from a jug of the drink that Polar was said to have brought from Shawano the same day for Mr. Still. Mr. Still refused to give Mr. Polar any whisky and at ten o'clock Tuesday evening, June 12, 1883, Motzfeldt, who lived in the rooms adjoining those of Mr. Still (the building was owned by Mr. Motzfeldt) was awakened by what he thought was the report of a gun. He rushed into the rooms of the Still family and found Mrs. Still-a squaw-crying and moaning that Barney Polar had killed her hus- band. The murderer, however, never was apprehended. He lurked about Motzfeldt's place in the woods the following day, a menace to all citizens about, but made his escape.
As soon as the news spread to Antigo that Polar had fled a posse consisting of Attorney Bliss, Walter Daw- ley, Geo. W. Hill, and many others went to Rice Lake, "armed to the teeth" to apprehend the criminal, but by the time they had reached the vicinity of the crime, Polar was no doubt well on his way to a place of safe- ty.
July 6, 1883, Supervisor Duchac presented the fol- lowing memorial to the Governor, which was adopted on motion :
"We, the County Board of Langlade County, do hereby most respectfully petition his honor the Gover- nor of the State of Wisconsin that he offer a reward (according to law in such cases provided) for the ar- rest of Charles Polar, who murdered Henry Still on the 12th day of June, 1883, in the Town of Gagen, Langlade County, and who is at large and supposed to be in the woods of Shawano County. The county has already spent considerable money to effect the arrest of said Polar. He has, before and since the murder of H. Still threatened to take the lives of other persons in that section of the state; that he is a desperate char- acter and should be captured as soon as possible and the intervention of your authority is most earnestly re- quested.
County Board of Supervisors of Langlade County."
The petition was recognized by Gov. Jeremiah M. Rusk, but nevertheless Still's murder went unavenged as Barney Polar was never found."
COUNTY COURT.
The first term of County Court was held in the hall over Niels Anderson's store. J. W. Morse, builder of the log jail of 1881, was the first County Judge. The first case was an application for letters of guardian- ship by B. F. Hall. The guardianship was to J. H.
Hall, Sara J. Hall, Charles E. Hall, Benjamin Hall and Solon Hall, Jr. The letters were issued July 16, 1881. Bondsmen for the guardian were Julius Her-
HON. J. W. MORSE
Selected first County Judge of Langlade County in 1881 by Governor J. M. Rusk.
man and Niels Anderson. The guardian died shortly afterward and the estate was settled between the heirs.
ADOPTION CASE-SECOND.
The second case, February 2, 1882, was an adoption. Jesse Maud Jacobs, "whose father was dead and moth- er supposed to be" was adopted by Martin Weather- wax. No testimony was taken. The third case oc- curred June 11, 1882. In November, 1882, the fourth case was heard. The fifth case was a petition and order, without report of physicians, placing a man in the Outagamie Insane Asylum. On March 27, 1883, the first letters of administration were issued in Lang- lade County. It was three years after the court was organized that the first estate was probated.
Judge J. W. Parsons served longer than the com- bined terms of his predecessors. During the twen- ty-two years of his regime, 2,311 cases have been dis- posed of. Three hundred sixty cases were heard by
3. Barney Polar hid in the forests and was protected by Indians, who befriended him. When years passed he came from his seclusion frequently. He died at an advanced age in the spring of 1914 and is buried in the Polar cemetery in Ainsworth township. ncar Pearson. The house where Henry Still was murdered still stands, a monument to forgotten days. It is located on the east side of the Military Road, Section 26, Township 35, Range 12 East, Forest County.
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the first County Judges, J. W. Morse, J. E. Martin, Eli Waste, A. C. Conway and Michael G. Flanagan.
County Court is held in the court house building at Antigo in the northwest room on the second floor.
HON. F. J. FINUCANE Who was elected first Municipal Judge of Langlade County after the creation of that Court in 1891.
MUNICIPAL COURT ACT OF 1891.
The Municipal Court was created by Chapter 96, Laws of 1891. It is composed of two branches-Up- per and Lower Municipal Court. The Upper branch has jurisdiction equal and concurrent with Circuit Court in all cases except homicide and crime and in all civil actions in which the sum sought does not ex- ceed $100,000 exclusive of interest and costs. This court has jurisdiction over all actions brought for the breach of any recognizance returned or given in it.
Circuit Court Jury Commissioners act for Municipal Court also. Chapter 320 of the Laws of 1921 chang- ed the term of Municipal Judge from four to six years, taking effect after the April, 1923, election. Hon.
F. J. Finucane was the first Municipal Judge. The present Municipal Judge, Hon. Arthur Goodrick was appointed by Governor E. L. Philipp after the death of Hon. T. W. Hogan. Judge Goodrick was the unani- mous choice of the Langlade County Bar Association. He has since been elected to the bench.
Municipal Court is held in the court room, third floor, of the court house. The private office of Municipal Judge is west of the Court Room. Munici- pal Court was first held in the Jaekel Building (M. Krom store building) when the court was established.
THE FIRST GRAND JURY.
The first Grand Jury of Langlade County was select- ed November 30, 1920, following a conference be- tween Judge Arthur Goodrick, District Attorney A. N. Whiting and City Superintendent of Schools R. A. Brandt. The selection of a grand jury was consider- ed the best means of clearing the local atmosphere of prohibition law violations. It had a moral benefit. Jurors were selected from the following petit list : Anton Schultz, W. B. McArthur, John G. Prokupek, Joseph Jirtle, N. R. Babcock, Al. Duchac, L. H. Hil- ton, August Vogel, W. J. Gallon, W. J. Herbst, F. D. Leavens, L. D. Hartford, L. C. Sorenson, William Shank, F. W. Ophoven, L. E. Farnham and A. N. Anderson. The jury convened December 6, 1920, and received instructions from Judge Goodrick. Thirteen indictments were returned against liquor dealers and "bootleggers." The grand jury adjourned December 27, 1920.
ROLL OF ATTORNEYS.
The following is a complete roll of attorneys who have practised or are now practising in Langlade County: George W. Latta, L. W. Bliss, Thomas W. Lynch, M. M. Ross, J. E. Martin, J. H. Trever, George H. Peters, S. A. Cronk, W. F. White, J. B. Loomis, T. F. McCarthy, George H. Ramsey, C. Werden Deane, John A. Ogden, F. J. Finucane, S. S. Hamilton, -Grossman, A. C. Conway, Max F. Hoffman, H. F. Morson, O. Weinandy, A. J. Lobb, Henry Hay, Walter J. Hammond, Thomas W. Hogan, E. A. Morse, O. H. Foster, G. C. Dickenson, E. J. Goodrick, Arthur Good- rick, O. G. Erickson, S. J. McMahon, R. C. Smelker, E. S. Tradewell, J. T. Sims, C. J. Te Selle, G. J. Bowler, A. N. Whiting, Charles Avery, Ray C. Demp- sey, George Y. King, T. J. Reinert, Earl Plantz, W. C. Brawley, Vernon J. McHale and Irvin White.
The Langlade County Bar Association was organiz- ed in 1895. The Association has all of the attorneys in the county as its membership. Annual meetings are held.
FIRST CITIZENSHIP RECORD.
The first Langlade County residents to be made United States citizens were: Albert Boeltcher, Wil- liam Hafferbecker, August Darnlow, Herman Schmeis- ser, Wm. Flemming and J. B. Lorent in March, 1883. The hearings were conducted before Circuit Judge George H. Meyers and a U. S. Examiner.
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