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Much of the land in the district is owned by the B. Heinemann Lumber Company, the George Baldwin estate, and others.
DISTRICT NO. 7.
RIVERVIEW DISTRICT. When the township sys- tem of school government was abandoned in Ackley township, the township was divided into eight school districts. Reorganization took place from time to time in recognition of demands of new settlers and also because of Langlade County territorial changes from 1881 to 1885.
District No. 7 was organized by order of State Su- perintendent of Schools C. P. Cary, Thursday, July 26, 1906. The district was formed chiefly because of the demands for a school by the settlers residing at Heinemann, lumber village, in the territory. It con- sisted originally of the south half of the southwest quarter and the south half of the southeast quarter of section 20, the south quarter of the southwest quarter and the south half of the southeast quarter of section 21, the west half of section 27, all of sections 28, 29 and 30 and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 32, all in Township 31, Range 10 East (East Ackley) ; also all of sections 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 in Township 31, Range 9 East. This took in territory once a part of the original Ferndale District No. 2. District No. 7 then contained 6,480 acres. Its area now, when changes in districts have been made, more important of which was made on petition of 27 citizens, June 4, 1919, is 10,320 acres. It includes all of sections 25 to 36 inclusive, Township 31, Range 9 East, all of sections 28, 29, 30, the west half of sec- tion 27, the south half of the south half of both sec- tions 20, 21, and the south half of the southeast quar- ter of section 22, all in Township 31, Range 10 East.
The first officers of this school district were W. B. Heinemann, Treasurer; Charles Bruce, Director, and Fred Hoffman, Clerk. Present officers (1921-22) are John Mauer, Clerk; Charles Motts, Treasurer, and Her- man Lucht, Director.
Early settlers in this district were: W. L. Ackley, Louis Poxleitner, Adolph Stall, Benno Hoermann, John Mauer, Matt Fuchs, Mrs. Joseph Kolet, and oth- ers.
The district has the distinction of having W. L. Ackley, first permanent settler of Langlade County, as its first settler. He arrived in this country in 1853. He was present in Ackley township when the govern-
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ment survey was made in 1860. Mr. Ackley lived on the Eau Claire river banks. He fished, hunted in the forests, lumbered in the pineries, aided the log drivers, established a business with D. Hogarty, traded with the Indians, lived, in fact, the life of a Daniel Boone in this country. Mr. Ackley was in this township, which bears his name, ten years before Henry Strauss, "Mystery Man" of the Wolf river country went into eastern Langlade County from Menominee, Michigan, to be from the haunts of all white men who he de- clared he wished no longer to see.
The district is, therefore, the oldest one in point of habitat by permanent white settlers.
The river driving on the Eau Claire river form- ed an important industry in pioneer days. The var- ious improvement companies removed obstructions in the Eau Claire river, thus enabling the pine logs to be driven down the stream to Schofield, Wis.
Company, Antigo, Wis., and moved to the vicinity of the Langlade Lumber Company mill in August, 1917.
The first cheese factory was opened in 1919 in the old store building, once the Heinemann Lumber Com- pany store. In 1920 it changed hands and the Ackley Farmers Dairy Produce Company operated the fac- tory, which burned down in 1921.
There are now no cheese factories, cemeteries or churches in the district. Highway No. 64 runs through the district and is used constantly. It was opened to Merrill in the fall of 1921.
The Riverview Park, in which many Antigo people are interested, is located across the Eau Claire river (on the west bank) in the district. A large dance pavilion was erected in 1921 and is very popular.
Eugene Mullen conducts a soft drink parlor which he has operated for a number of years.
DELLS OF THE EAU CLAIRE RIVER The junction of the east and west branches of the Eau Claire River are in Ackley township.
In 1897, H. C. Humphrey, G. W. Hogben, and A. M. Lanning organized the Antigo Screen Door Com- pany. They discontinued business in Antigo after operating a short time. Then the concern erected a factory on the Eau Claire river in this district on sec- tion 28. A. C. Campbell and A. M. Lanning operated it until a change in ownership whereby the Heine- mann Lumber Company took it over in 1901. They made extensive improvements in the industry. Their saw and planing mills operated until 1911 when the sawmill burned down. The village of Heinemann prospered during the life of the industry. Many em- ployes were boarded at a hotel owned by the lum- ber concern. The concern also operated a store for the residents of the village. Many of the village houses were since purchased by the Langlade Lumber
Agriculture is the principal occupation of the set- tlers, all of whom are progressive.
Ruins of the once splendid planing mill, sawmill and thriving village still exist, reminding the observer
"That trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay, As ocean sweeps the labour'd mole away;
While self-dependent power can time defy, As rocks resist the billon and the sky."
At the opening of the twentieth century, Barker & Stewart and the Heinemann Lumber Company logged extensively in this district. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad serves this territory, passing through sections 19, 30, 31, 32 in West Ackley.
Settlements are along this road. They are called McGinnis, Bellmeyer and Behm.
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CHAPTER XXXVI. Ainsworth Townships No. 33-34, R. 12 E.
Location-Original Timber Growths-Quality of Soil-Government Survey-Organization of Ains-
worth Township-"Uncle Tom" Ainsworth-Ainsworth Originally in Cleveland Township- Town Hall-Township Officials-The Old Lake Superior Trail-Stopping Places-Dams-Pear- son District-Arbutus Hill District-District No. 5-Swamp Creek District.
Ainsworth township was named after "Uncle Tom" Ainsworth, who was born in Dorchester, England on August 18, 1839, the son of Henry and Susan Ains- worth. When eighteen years of age he came to the United States, stayed two years in Ohio and then came to Wisconsin, settling at Oshkosh, Winnebago Coun- ty. He was a Civil Engineer by profession. Henry and John Ainsworth, two brothers, were engaged in agriculture in Winnebago County at the time of "Un- cle Tom's" arrival. Tom Ainsworth tended the dams
"UNCLE TOM" AINSWORTH Pioneer dam tender at Pearson after whom Ainsworth township was named.
for the improvement companies on the Wolf River between Post Lake and Shawano. He made three trips every two weeks from Shawano, Wis. He was married in 1874 to Anna B. Jones of Shawano. They had one child, Mary, now Mrs. Eugene Wescott, Shaw- ano, Wis. "Uncle Tom" died January 11, 1910 at Shawano.
Ainsworth township clings to the name Ainsworth in more than one way. Charles Ainsworth, a nephew of "Uncle Tom" has been successively chosen Township Treasurer since the organization of the township.
Uncle Tom Ainsworth was one of the best known men among the pioneers in the Wolf River country.
AINSWORTH TOWNSHIP.
Ainsworth is situated north of Price township and occupies that territory in townships 33 and 34 of Range 12 East. South Ainsworth township was surveyed by James L. Nowlin, U. S. Deputy Surveyor, who com- menced the survey May 6, 1865, and completed it May 17, 1865. South Ainsworth is bounded on the north by North Ainsworth township, on the south by Price township, on the east by East Upham township and on the west by North Langlade township. The south township was originally covered with a growth of white and yellow pine, hemlock, birch, oak and maple. Most of the timber was of poor quality. Extensive tracts of hardwood still stand. The soil of South Ainsworth consists of Gloucester sandy loam found in sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the township and in a spear shaped area in the western part of South Ainsworth. Merrimac silt loam is found in sections 5 and 6. Gloucester silt loam is not so extensive in the southern part of the township. Considerable Peat is found along the banks of the Wolf River and near the marshes and lakes. The junction of the Hunting and Wolf rivers is in this township in section 8. The famous military road runs through section 1 entering North Ainsworth in section 35.
North Ainsworth lies in congressional township 34 of Range 12 East. It was surveyed by James L. Nowlin, who started May 18, 1865, and completed the survey June 1, 1865. Hemlock, tamarack, white pine, cedar, birch and maple were the original forest products. There was but little pine in this township. The only stream of note is the Wolf river, which has a width from 1 to 3 chains. It runs through sections 30, 31 and 32 on the west. Pickerel Creek, in the east, runs through sections 13, 24, 25, 26, 27, 33 and 34. Principal lakes are Rich Lake, the western part of Pickerel Lake, in section 25, and other small lakes.
North Ainsworth is bounded on the north by Forest County, on the south by South Ainsworth, on the west by East Elcho township and on the east by Forest County. The soil of North Ainsworth consists prin- cipally of Gloucester silt loam, Gloucester stony sand in the south and a small area north near Little Rolling Stone Lake (at county boundary). Gloucester sandy loam is found in the center of the township, Glouces- ter fine sand in sections 22, 23 and 27, a strip of Plain- field sand is found south of Rich's (Rolling Stone) Lake in sections 13 and 14. The largest area of Peat in Langlade County is found in western North Ains- worth. It embraces an area of about eight sections,
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and extends north into the Town of Nashville, Forest County.
THE ORGANIZATION OF AINSWORTH.
Ainsworth township is the youngest of Langlade County civil divisions. The township was organized at the first annual township meeting, April 4, 1905. Charles A. Learned was appointed temporary Chair- man of the meeting and Alexander Henry and Robert Schmidt were selected as Clerks of Election. H. B. Polar and A. Nixon were chosen ballot clerks and F. A. Thorn and Joseph Schoknecht as inspectors of elec- tion.
The township was named after "Uncle Tom" Ains- worth, who, for many years came to the dam at Pear- son to care for it and "tend" for the Wolf River Im- provement Company.
FIRST OFFICERS.
The first officers of Ainsworth township were: Chair- man-Charles A. Learned; F. A. Thorn and H. B. Polar-Supervisors; Alexander Henry-Clerk; Chas. T. Ainsworth-Treasurer; Samuel Preston-Assessor ; W. Newell-Constable; J. Thorn, Henry Harvey and J. W. Hoffman-Justices.
ONCE IN LANGLADE TOWNSHIP-1875.
The town of Ainsworth was once a part of Langlade township, Oconto County, in 1875-1879. (Langlade township then consisted of 44 and a third townships and extended to the state line, but was cut down to 27 townships just before New County was created in 1879). When Langlade County was organized Ains- worth was a part of Polar township. In November, 1883, it was detached from Polar township and be- came a part of Price township. It remained under the jurisdiction of Price township but one year. November 12, 1884, the county board was requested to organize Aetna township out of the present terri- tory of Ainsworth and townships 34 of Ranges 13 and 14 East, now a part of Nashville township, Forest County. The request was granted and Cleveland township was created. (See Cleveland township in Chapter on Vacated Langlade County Townships). In November, 1886, this territory, with the exception of that part ceded to Forest County in 1885, was va- cated and attached to Langlade township. It re- mained in Langlade township until 1905 when Ains- worth was organized.
AINSWORTH HALL.
November 6, 1907, James D. Polar, Sam Preston, F. W. Hoffman, C. A. Learned, Jos. Schoknecht, Charles T. Ainsworth, J. W. Spencer, J. K. Newell, Alvin Rich- ter, F. A. Thorne, J. T. Thorn, Wm. Spencer, W. Crams, H. B. Polar, B. S. Powell, and J. H. Powell petitioned the township officials to vote on the question of rais- ing $1,000 to erect a town hall. The question was put to the voters of Ainsworth and 13 voted for and 2
against the loan. The first meeting in the new town hall, located on section 9, was held April 7, 1908.
SETTLEMENT WITH LANGLADE.
Ainsworth township made a settlement with the of- ficials of Langlade township May 20, 1905. Charles A. Learned, Alexander Henry and C. T. Ainsworth were the Committee on Settlement from the new town. The division of properties and treasury funds was made on a 491 to 509 per cent basis, the latter per cent to be retained by Langlade.
Ainsworth received $713.54 and Langlade received $739.70.
The division of Langlade township creating Ains- worth made the seventh recorded change in township jurisdiction of townships 33 and 34 of Range 12 East. These were 1-Territory was in Oconto County; 2- Territory in New County; 3-Territory in Langlade County in Polar township; 4-Territory in Price town- ship; 5-Territory in Cleveland township; 6-Terri- tory in Langlade township; 7-Territory in Ainsworth township.
FIRST HEALTH OFFICERS.
The first health officers of Ainsworth township were: Chairman of Board of Health-H. B. Polar; Health Officer-Frank A. Thorn and Clerk-Alexander Henry.
FIRST ROAD BEFORE U. S. SURVEY IN 1865.
The first road to penetrate the township was the old Lake Superior Trail that ran in a north and south di- rection through the center of the township. This road was cut before the government survey of Langlade County. The military road runs through this town- ship on practically the same course.
STOPPING PLACES-DAMS.
Early stopping places and dams are found in the chapters on "Pioneer Lumbering on the Wolf River" and "Taverns -- Old Stopping Places-Hotels."
AINSWORTH TOWNSHIP OFFICERS-1905-1923.
CHAIRMEN.
Charles A. Leonard-1905-06; Frank A. Thorn- 1906-09; Wm. F. Spencer-1909-10; James D. Polar- 1910-11; J. H. Powell-1911-12; John H. Harvey- 1912-14; E. S. Tradewell-1914-16; John Aird-1916- 21; John Wilcox-1921-23.
CLERKS.
Alex Henry-1905-06; Wm. F. Spencer-1906-09; B. S. Powell-1909-12; J. B. Skidmore-1912-14; Sam- uel Preston-1914-17; J. B. Skidmore-1917-19; Alon- zo Bunten-1919-21; Fred Hartman-1921-23.
TREASURERS. Charles T. Ainsworth-1905-23. SUPERVISORS.
F. A. Thorn, H. B. Polar-1905-06; Joseph Schok- necht, H. B. Polar-1906-08; H. B. Polar, Gust Mc-
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Mahon-1908-09; J. H. Powell, John Harvey-1909- 10; Walter Sears, J. H. Powell-1910-11; John Harvey, Wm. F. Spencer-1911-12; Fred A. Hartman, Samuel Preston-1912-13; Charles Krueger, Henry Shadick- 1913-14; John H. Harvey, Fred A. Hartman-1914- 15; John H. Harvey, Henry Shadick-1915-16; N. R. Spencer, John H. Harvey-1916-17; Archie Spencer, E. J. Kaufman-1917-18; Archie Spencer, N. R. Spencer -1918-19; Archie Spencer, William Craig-1919-20; William Craig, Henry Shadick-1920-21; Henry Sha- dick, Samuel Preston-1921-22; Henry Shadick, N. Thorn-1922-23.
ASSESSORS.
Samuel Preston-1905-07; James D. Polar-1907- 10; Samuel Preston-1910-11; James D. Polar-1911- 13; Wm. F. Spencer-1913-14; James D. Polar; 1914- 16; Frank A. Thorn-1916-18; Joseph Schacher-1918- 21; F. A. Thorn-1921-22; John Schacher-1922-23.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Henry Harvey, Jessie Thorn, F. W. Hoffman-1905- 06; Henry Harvey, John K. Newell-1906-07; Charles A. Learned, Henry Harvey-1907-08; J. T. Thorn, Henry Harvey-1908-09; J. T. Thorn-1909-10; Wm. M. Grams-1910-11; N. Thorn, Henry Harvey-1911- 12; Henry Shadick, N. Thorn-1912-13; Henry Harvey 1913-14; Henry Harvey, Samuel Preston-1914-15; Tilman Arrand, Henry Harvey -- 1915-16; Henry Har- very, Archie Spencer-1916-17; Henry Harvey, Wil- liam Craig-1917-18 ;. Henry Harvey, Samuel Preston -- 1918-19; J. B. Skidmore-1919-20; H. Harvey- 1920-21; H. Harvey, A. J. Monette-1922-23.
CONSTABLES.
Warren Newell-1905-06; Huston Townsend, J. W. Spencer-1906-07; Gust McMahon-1907-08; Fred Hartman-1908-09; Samuel Preston-1909-10; C. C. Spencer, J. H. Harvey-1910-11; William Miracle, William McGeesick-1911-12; John Polar-1912-13; J. H. Harvey, William Grams-1913-14; J. H. Powell, Julius Monette-1914-15; J. H. Powell, Nim Spencer --- 1915-16; John H. Harvey, George Maloney-1916-17; J. H. Powell, Frank Doucette-1917-18; C. B. Skid- more, John Wilcox-1918-19; N. Thorn-1919-20; C. B. Skidmore-1920-21; J. Harvey, M. Shadick-1921- 22; J. Harvey, F. Doucette-1922-23.
DISTRICT NO 3.
PEARSON DISTRICT. The first historical event of importance in this district was the construction of the Wolf river dam, erected by the Keshena Improve- ment Company in 1869. Thomas Ainsworth, had charge of construction of this dam. P. Williams Maginey often termed "Bogus Bill" was the first dam tender. Buckstaff Brothers of Oshkosh had a camp on Craig's corner in this district in 1866. James Magee operated a camp on the site of the Henry Shadick res- idence, section 5.
The first permanent settlers in this district were Henry and John Seeman who settled in the district in
March, 1883. Charles Ferguson came at the same time. Joseph Schoknecht settled on section 3, Town- ship 33, Range 12 East, in July, 1883. Following him J. Pearson Hughes came in 1884 from Oshkosh, Wis., to regain his health. Henry Harvey and Charles Ainsworth followed, both coming from Shawano. The latter settled on section 9. Alexander Henry, Fred Hoffman, Albert Nixon, Sim Graves and Samuel Pres- ton all were early settlers coming shortly after the first arrivals.
Henry Seaman and J. Pearson Hughes erected the first log school house on section 3. It was built in 1886. Edith Hughes and Rose and Frank Seeman were the first pupils. Early teachers were Louisa Romeis, Jane Reader, Nellie Reader and Mrs. J. Pearson Hughes. In 1891 a frame school replaced the log structure, being erected on section 10. It was in use until 1916 when a brick school was erected on the same site at a cost of $5,500. The old frame school house was moved to the Cloverdale district where George Mathison remodeled it for a store. The members of the school board when the frame school of 1891 was erected were Joseph Schoknecht, Treasurer; J. Pearson Hughes, Clerk and Robert Armstrong, Director. The 1921-22 officials were Fred Hartman, Treasurer; John Aird, Clerk; August Kussman, Director. The 1921- 22 teacher was Vera Young.
J. Pearson Hughes was the first storekeeper and postmaster at Pearson village, which was named by him. The store was a typical crossroads place. Albert Nixon operated the first hotel on section 9. J. P. Hughes ran a boarding house before then.
Oscar Seeman was the first boy and Elsie Schok- necht was the first girl born in the district. She was also the first woman to vote in the district, at a gen- eral election.
Sim Graves operated a saw mill on section 4 from 1905 to 1907, when it was moved away. The land was purchased by the Paine Lumber Company of Osh- kosh, Wis.
The first and only cheese factory was erected on section 4 in 1919 by R. Roeder.
Telephone service was brought into the district in 1915 by the Military Road Telephone Company.
Fred Hartman erected the first silo in the district. There are now four silos in the district.
The town cemetery is located on section 3, an acre of land having been purchased for that purpose from Joseph Schoknecht.
The Langlade Lumber Company, successor to the Paine Lumber Company, have extensive holdings in the district. They have brought in new settlers, through their cut over land sales.
The post office has been moved frequently since J. Pearson Hughes opened it, on section 9. Other post- masters were Alexander Henry, section 9; William Spencer, section 9; Samuel Preston, section 9, (it burn- ed when he was in charge). It was then located on section 4. Other postmasters were Annie Monette, George Thrasher, Alonzo Bunten and George Mathison. The Pearson district has a progressive population.
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DISTRICT NO. 4.
ARBUTUS HILL DISTRICT. The pioneer citi- zens of this district were Charles A. Learned, H. B. Polar and David Getchell (who later moved to Lang- lade township, Elm Grove District).
H. B. Polar came into northern Wisconsin in 1861 and moved down the old Lake Superior trail from Lac Vieux Desert to the territory that later become Langlade County, but a short time later. He was one of Langlade County's most conspicuous pioneers. He lived with and among the Chippewa Indians, who re- vered and respected him. The chief occupation of this pioneer was that of a trader, woodsman, and later a proprietor of a so-called "stopping place." ( See chapter on Taverns-Hotels-Stopping Places). Polar township was named in his memory. David Getchell, who came from Maine, is mentioned in the Elm Grove District. Charles Leonard became the first Ainsworth town chairman. He was active in Langlade township and Cleveland township affairs previously.
District No. 4 has long been the habitat of the Chippewa, who today lives within its borders. Many of them live in a primitive environment. "Old Blind Christ," a Chippewa Indian of advanced age lives near- by. He is reserved as are most of the Chippewa In- dians hereabout. His name is John Pete and the story is related of how he became blind in an attempt to run from the authorities enforcing the peace and civil dignity of the district. Joseph Pete, a brother, fought in the Civil War.
The first school was known as the Polar School and was on the site of the present Arbutus school, section 34. It was a log building and was used a number of years. A frame building was erected and burned down in 1906. It was replaced by another frame struc- ture which still stands, section 27, but is not used as a school. The brick school now in the district was built by Dallman & Hoffschmidt of Antigo. It is a splen- did building, well equipped and a credit to the com- munity.
The Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company laid a spur track from Koepenick to Pearson and has done much to open this vicinity.
Lakes or Creeks in the district are: Pickerel Creek; Mosquito Creek, Dead Man's Lake, Sunken Lake, Hollister Lake and Mosquito Lake.
Loggers who have or are now operating: Fish Lum- ber Company crews, Kellogg Lumber & Mfg. Co., Langlade Lumber Co., Wittenberg Cedar Company and White Star Lumber Co., and Munsard & Perkins of Bowler.
There are about ten settlers in the district.
Early teachers were: Michael Hafner and Edith Buck. The 1921-22 teacher was Ione Preston. The 1921-22 school officials were: Lyman Jessey, Treasur- er; John Harvey, Director and Frank Harvey, Clerk.
An Indian cemetery is located in the district and many of the Polar family are at rest in it. There H. B. Polar, the pioneer, James Polar and Barney Polar, who was charged with the murder of Henry Still, but was never captured for trial, are buried.
DISTRICT NO. 5.
This district has but four settlers, Frank A. Thorn family, Wm. Grames, William Vorass and Charles Franks. It is heavily timbered, lumbering, logging and agriculture being the chief occupations of the settlers.
Nicholas Preston homesteaded the southeast quarter of section 29. He was followed by Sim Graves, who also settled on section 29. Frank A. Thorn and fami- ly came into the district in 1899 and settled on section 27. E. C. Nichols settled on section 27 (NW 1/4).
The first school was erected on section 29 and was used for many years until the frame structure was built in 1905. Early teachers were Edith Hughes, Dora Berendson, Lena Arentsen, Francis McBain, Francis La Veque and Nettie Hanson. The first teacher in the frame school was Minnie Brandow. The last teacher was Olga Grames. School has been discontinued be- cause there are no children of school age.
The Langlade Lumber Company store and head- quarters are located near this district on section 5. They moved their headquarters into the district from Bass Lake, Upham township in 1921. The company store was purchased from Hale, Mylrea Lumber Com- pany in 1916.
DISTRICT NO. 6.
CLOVER DALE DISTRICT. In the region where the Hunting River joins with the Wolf River in a journey on to the St. Lawrence is a district known to the school children as the Clover Dale. Its early set- tlers were: John Powell, "Uncle West" Spencer, Co- lumbus Spencer, B. S. Powell and Tillman Arrand. The district is not densely populated, but, because of recent extensive logging operations, has become settled.
A Catholic church was erected in 1919 in the dis- trict. The land for this church was donated by Oliver Shadick, Sr.
The Langlade Lumber Company has extensive logg- ing operations in this vicinity. Their machine shop, general store operated by F. R. Cleveland and the Langlade Hotel, run by William Zerrener, are all lo- cated in Clover Dale. George Mathison is the Pear- son postmaster. He has a store which he runs in con- junction with the post office. Oliver Shadick, Jr., con- ducts a soft drink parlor in this district.
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