History of northern Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources; an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories; biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers; views of county seats, etc., Part 153

Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1052

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DR. F. S. LUHMANN, physician and surgeon, Manitowoc, is a na- tive of Sheboygan County, born May 29, 1851. After finishing his regular preparatory course of studies, he went to Madison, Wis., and entered the classical department of the State University, where he graduated in 1875. He also graduated from the Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1877; he then removed to Two Rivers, where he practiced till the Spring of 1879. when he went to Europe and studied one year in Vienna, and graduated at Ludwigs University, at Munich, with high honors, in 1880; married in 1878 to Miss Lena, daughter of Dr. F. Simon, of Manitowoc. They have two children, both sons.

CHARLES LULING, cashier First National Bank, Manitowoc, is a native of Westphalia, Germany. At the age of nineteen years he came to Chicago, where he remained two years, then removed to Naperville, Ill. ; there engaged in drugs and banking business seven years, then re- moved to Fox Lake, also engaged in banking ; in 1861 came to Mani- towoc, and has since been engaged in banking. Has held the position of cashier of this bank since its organization, which was in 1865, formerly known as the State Bank of Manitowoc Mr. Luling was a State Elect- or in 1876, on the Republican Ticket, and now a member of the State Board of Supervisors.

ALFRED MANHEIMER, manufacturer and dealer in cigars and smokers' articles, Manitowoc, was born in Earfurt, Province Saxony, Prussia, Dec. 25, 1853. He emigrated to America with his parents when he was a small child, and they settled in Milwaukee. When he arrived at a suitable age he visited twenty-nine States of the Union as journeyman in cigar making. He enlisted in the Navy of United States in 1871, and served three years, afterward went to Minnesota, lived there one year, working at his trade. He went to Oshkosh, then came to Manitowoc, and was married to Miss Augusta Fisk, May 5, 1876. She was born in the latter city July 11, 1857.

HERMAN MARTENS, general merchandise, Manitowoc, born Dec. 11, 1823, in Holstein, Germany. In 1850, he came to New York, remained there two months, he then came to Watertown, Wis. In 1851, removed to New Holstein, Wis., remained a short time, then went to Chicago; soon after returned to Watertown, engaged in buyinggrain and teaming; continued here till 1855, when he sold out his property and removed to New Holstein, he then engaged in huying and selling pork, flour and other prodnce. In the Spring of 1856, he removed to Manito- woc and opened a flour store; he gradually worked from one line of goods to another, and now carrying a general stock and doing a large and pros- perous business. Hle now occupies a brick store 25x50, two stories and basement, which he built in 1875. Mr. Martens was the first shipper of grain from Manitowoc. Married in the Fall of 1856, to Sophia Kansier, of Mecklenberg. Germany. They have five children, two sons and three danghters.

A. B. MELENDY, photographer, Manitowoc, born Dec. 11, 1851, in Milwaukee. When a child, he came to Sheboygan County, with his parents, there he worked on a farm till 1873; he then commenced to learn this trade with Fay W. Manville, of Sheboygan. In about 1874, he removed to Manitowoc and opened this gallery. Since Mr. Melendy's residence here, he has devoted all his time and means, in making this a first-class gallery, and is now rewarded with the satisfaction of having one of the finest portrait galleries in the State. He was married, in 1872, to Miss L. G. Stewart, of Appleton. They have three children, one son and two daughters.

HENRY MENDLIK, firm of Barnes & Mendlik, general merchan- dise, Manitowoc, is a native of Bohemia. Came to Racine County in 1854, with his parents. In 1857, they removed to Manitowoc County, where he assisted his father on their farm. On the death of his father, the family removed to the city. lle enlisted in 186t. Co. F, 26th Wis. Inf., served nine months, was discharged on account of physical disabil- ity. He then came to Chicago, and clerked in a flour and feed store a few months, then returned to Manitowoc, was employed with Vilas & Co., as clerk about fourteen years, and had also been a member of this firm. In 1879, he became a member ofthis firm. Married May 30, 1876,

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to Elizabeth Kolinsky, of Bohemia. They have three children, one son and two daughters.

JOHN MENDLIK, Manitowoc Marble Works, is a native of Bohemia, born May 23, 1837, and came with his parents to Milwaukee, in 1854. He then removed with his parents to Racine County, where he assisted his father in farming for a few months. He next went to Racine, where he entered a printing office as an apprentice, working at this trade six months. Going to Milwaukee, he remained there about two years, for the purpose of completing the stone cutting trade, when he removed to Chicago and engaged in the stone and marble business about nine years, the latter portion of which time being occupied in carving. In June, 1866, he settled in Manitowoc, and at once established his present business, which he has since successfully conducted, having by his business talent and industry, built up a large and profitable trade. He was married, in April, 1860, to Miss Anna Ferdinand, of Chicago. They have nine children, one son and eight daughters.

H. J. MEYER, general merchandise, Manitowoc, is a native of this place. He established his business Nov. 1, 1879, prior to which time he had been a clerk for the past ten years for Henry Esch.

J. L. MILLER, proprietor Miller House, Manitowoc, was born Nov. 23, 1834, in Austria. He emigrated to America and located in Wisconsin in 1853. Engaged in farming until 1858; he then moved to Manitowoc County. Followed farming for about five years, then moved to Neshota, working in a saw-mill until 1873, when he came to Mani- towoc and opened this hotel. In 1860, he married Miss B. Bauer, of Kossuth, Manitowoc Co. They have had six children, four of whom are still living, two sons and two daughters.

L. T. MOHRHUSEN, saloon and restaurant, Manitowoc, was born, March IS, 1841, in Oldenburg, Germany. In 1849, he came with his parents to Ozaukee County. Attended school and worked on a farm until 1862, when he enlisted in Co. C, 24th Wis. I., served to the end of the war and was mustered out as corporal. Returned to Ozaukee County, where he remained about six months, then removed to Manito- woc County, and opened a furniture store in company with his brother. Continued it about two years, when it was destroyed by fire. He then removed to Chilton, Calumet Co .; there opened a furniture store, which he continued five years. He then sold out to his brother and came to Two Rivers, and accepted a position as cabinet boss with the Two Riv- ers Manufacturing Company ; held this position five years. In 1876, came to Manitowoc and started the undertaking business, which he con- tinued fifteen months. Since then he has been engaged in his present business. Was married, Feb. 15, 1868, to Katharine Shnefer, of Ger- many. She died Aug. 5, 1881, aged thirty-two years. Have three sons.

FRED P. MUELLER, Deputy Register of Deeds, Manitowoc, is a native of Canada, born in 1849. Came to Ozaukee Co., Wis., with his parents in 1850. Removed to Detroit, Mich., in 1867, where he taught school two years. In 1869, he went to Lockport, N. Y., where he clerked in a store, afterward taught school about two years. Then removed to Buffalo, N. Y., attended Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College six months. He then went to New York City, where he held the position of book-keeper in a wholesale drug house about seven years. In 1876, came to Manitowoc. February, 1877, he was appointed to his present position, which he has since filled with marked ability.

M. H. MURPHY, Sheriff, Manitowoc, was born May 8, 1853, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc Co. At the age of seventeen years, he commenced teaching school, which he continued about five Winters. He attended the Oshkosb Normal School during the Summer terms. From 1875 to 1878, he was engaged in the agricultural business. He held the office of Under Sheriff during 1879 and '80. Was elected Sheriff in January, 1881.

JOHN NAGLE, of Nagle & Borcherdt, publishers of the'Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, is a native of Canada, coming to this county with his parents when a child. He has since resided here. From 1873 to 1877, he was engaged in teaching at Sauk City and Two Rivers, being appointed County Superintendent of Schools in 1881. The present pro- prietors of the Pilot assumed control in 1878, Mr. Nagle being its editor. Ile is a man of marked ability in his own profession, but is generally looked upon as a leading citizen in whatever responsibilities he has taken upon himself. Although still comparatively a young man, he is looked up to and respected for his maturity of thought and force of action. Not only has he established the leading paper in the county, but has made for himself, during the short time of his incumbency as County Superintendent, a record which is the pride of all educators.

P. E. NAGLE, physician and surgeon, Manitowoc, was born in Ireland in the year 1852; in September, 1861, he came with his parents to Mil- waukee. In 1864, the family removed to Manitowoc County. Eight years later he went to Minnesota to pursue his medical studies at the University. In 1874, he removed to Mobile, Ala., remaining one year ; returning to Manitowoc, he taught school three years, and next pursued a three years' course at the University of Michigan. Having completed this, he was appointed secretary of the Medical Faculty, and assistant to Prof. l'almer in the State University. Dr. Nagle settled in Manito-

woc in the Spring of 1881, and has since resided here, practicing his pro- fession.

JOHN NESPOR, proprietor Clipper City Marble Works, Manito- woc, was born in Bohemia, Sept. 25, 1851, and emigrated to America in 1866, and settled in Manitowoc, He learned his trade in the latter city. He began business in 1875, beginning in a small way, and now has a good business. He was married in Manitowoc, Sept. 28, 1873, to Miss Julia Marish. She was born in Kossuth Tp., Manitowoc Co., Dec. 24. 1857. They have one son and two daughters.

WILLIAM NOLLAU, proprietor Franklin House, Manitowoc, was born Feb. 11, 1826, in Saxony. In April, 1849, he came to Sheboy- gan, thence to Manitowoc County ; worked in saw-mills, and was fore- man for B. Jones & Co. several years. He then rented a saw-mill, and run it about eighteen months, when it was destroyed by fire. He then went to Mishicott, where he worked about six months. In 1863, he ex- changed land with Mr. Esslinger for this property, and has since been engaged in the hotel business. He was married, in 1854, to Miss Lisetta Hacker, of Mecklenburg. They have seven children, three sons and four daughters-Nellie, now Mrs. Wolff, of Chicago ; Ida, now Mrs. John A. Root, of Minneapolis; Arthur, now book-keeper for John Schuette & Bro. ; Emma; Theo, now learning the harness trade ; Emil and Ada. line, now attending school.

FERD OSTENFELDT, brick manufacturer, Manitowoc, is a na- tive of Holstein, Germany, born July 18, 1829. When a boy he emi- grated to America, and located in Calumet County ; there he engaged in farming. He cultivated about eighty acres. This land had been for- merly entered by his brother. In 1862, he was commissioned first lieu- tenant of Co. E, 21st Wis. I .; the following October he was promoted to captain, and resigned, in 1863, on account of wounds received at the battle of Perryville. He was United States Assessor in Calumet County from 1863 to 1870; has been Clerk of the County Board, Justice of the Peace, and was United States Census Enumerator in 1880. In 1876, he removed to Manitowoc, and has since been engaged in the manufacture of brick. He was married, Aug. 21, 1862, to Maria Friederichsen, of New Holstein, Calumet Co. They have two sons.

DR. R. K. PAINE, physician and surgeon, Manitowoc, is a native of Washington Co., Vt., born in 1843. He removed with his parents to Fond du Lac, in 1853. After having received a good preliminary edu- cation, and served eight months in the army, in 1870, he removed to Chicago to attend the Hahnemann Medical College, graduating there- from in 1873. He then became resident physician of the hospital, which position he held two years, afterward removing to Manitowoc, where he has since resided, engaged in the practice of his chosen pro- fession.

ANDREW J. PATCHEN, dentist, Manitowoc, was born in Corning, Steuben Co., N. Y., Dec. 24, 1830. He left New York, July 4, 1849, and arrived in Wisconsin July 15, same year, and settled in Ply- mouth, Sheboygan Co., where he clerked and followed various kinds of business. After this he went to Sheboygan and clerked a short time in a hotel ; from there to Calumet, following various kinds of business. In the Spring of 1854 he went to Fond du Lac and engaged as driver of a passenger carriage from the latter city to Sheboygan. This lasted one summer. He then clerked in a hotel about two years, and in July, 1856, he went into the dental office of Dr. A. L. Hoyt, and remained three years in gaining a knowledge of dentistry. He then traveled and prac- ticed his profession until Spring, 1861, and enlisted in Co. 1, 5th Reg. Wis. V. I., as first sergeant ; served about six months, and was discharged November, 1861, on account of failing health. In November, 1862, he went to Manitowoc and helped recruit men for the 32d Regiment, his health being such that he could not go into the service then. In Spring. 1864, he raised a company of one hundred days troops for 39th Regi- ment. Enlisted and served as captain, being mustered out at Camp Washburn. Since then he has lived at Manitowoc and followed his profession, in which he has been very successful, securing a good prac- tice and possessing a fine home. He was married, June 16, 1549, at Monterey, Steuben Co., N. Y. His wife's maiden name was Nancy M. Kellogg. She was born March 13, 1831, in Litchfield, Conn. They have had seven children-Libbie, George E., deceased, Ida E., Terah J., deceased, Josie, George and Ralph W.

REV. WILLIAM J. PEIL pastor of St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Manitowoc, was born in Racine, in 1849; commenced his studies at the seminary of St. Francis of Sales, Milwaukee, in 1862; graduated in 1872 ; was assistant at St. Joseph's, in Milwaukee, for ten months ; removed from that city to Caledonia, Racine Co., and in 1881 came to Manitowoc.

ADOLPHI PIENING, dealer in books, stationery, toys, wall paper, etc., Manitowoc, was born in Germany Dec. 23, 1834, and emigrated to America in August, 1856, and settled at Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., where he clerked nine years. In 1865 he went to Manitowoc and en- gaged in book-keeping until Jan. 1, 1870, when he took the office of Clerk of Court. He was re-elected to the same office, which he held until Jan. I, 1878, In the meantime he began his present business in the Fall, 1875.

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REV. REINHOLD PIEPER, A. B., pastor of First German Evan- gelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, is a native of Germany; born March 2, 1850. At the age of fifteen he commenced the study of French and Latin, and studied German in Berlin. In the Spring of 1869 he came to Watertown, Wis. ; there commenced his regular course of studies, and passed through all the classes in four years. Graduated in IS73, with the title of A. R. He then went to St. Louis and attended the Concordia Theological Seminary, where he was examined for the minis- try. He then received a call from Wrightstown, Wis., and was there ordained pastor in 1876. He continued in charge two years and four months. Ile then came to Manitowoc and has since been pastor of this church. He was married in 1876 to Miss Emily Koehr, of Sheboygan. They have one daughter, Lizzie.

ANTON PROCHAZKA, of the firm of A. Prochazka & Co., proprie- tors of foundry and machine shops, Manitowoc. Their business was established in 1867. They employ eight men, and manufacture grist mill and steamboat machinery. Mr. P. was born in Bohemia, Jan. 10, 1836. He emigrated to America in 1850, and settled in Watertown, Wis., with his parents; remained there about six months, and went to Milwaukee, and lived there seven years, and learned the trade of a ma- chinist. He went to St. Louis, Mo., in the Summer of 1857, was there during the Summer, and went to Milwaukee in 1858, and to Manitowoc in December, 1858. First engaged in grist and saw-mill business in Reedsville, Manitowoc Co .; was there seven years, and came to Mani- towoc in 1867. Since then he has lived there, engaged in machinery business. Ile was married in Reedsville, in 1860, to Miss Elizabeth Stu- pecky ; she was born in Bohemia, Jan. 26, 1842. They have three chil- dren-Emiel, Addie and Julius.

Wahr.

WILLIAM RAHR, deceased, a native of Prussia, born March 17, 1812. In 1849, he came here, and at once commenced the business which he continued till his death, which occurred Oct. 5, 1880. Mr. Rahr was eminently a self-made man, commencing with a very small capital. His career has been marked by gradual growth, and at the time of his death, owned and doing the largest business in his line in Northern Wisconsin. He leaves a widow and five children, three sons and two daughters. His eldest son, William, is the executor of this large estate. Hle with his brother is carrying on this business.

WILLIAM RAHR, JR., Eagle Brewery, Manitowoc, is a native of this place, born in 1855.

R. RAHR, of William Rahr Sons, brewers and maltsters, Manito- woc. Born April 21, 1859, in this place. After completing his studies in the high school of this city, he went to Chicago, there entered the College of Pharmacy, graduated in 1877 receiving the degree of phar- maceutical chemist ; he then went to Ann Arbor, Mich., and entered the

high school ; graduated from that institution in 1878. He then entered the Michigan University, and finished the sophomore year, and took one degree in chemistry. On account of his father's death, he returned to Manitowoc, and has since assisted his brother in their business.

GOTTLIEB RAATZ, proprietor of Farmers' Home, Manitowoc. Born February, 1843, in Prussia. There learned the wagon-maker's trade, which he worked at till 1871, when he came to Manitowoc. Here he followed the carpenter trade. He owns this property, which he took charge of July, 1881. Married in 1873, to Wilhelmina Schwartz, of Two Rivers. She died February, 1880, aged twenty-two years. He has three sons.

J. M. RAIT, principal of the North Side school, Manitowoc. Is a native of Scotland. Came to New York City in 1850, where he re- mained six years. In 1856, came to Portage County, assisted his father at farming, remaining till 1867, when he went to Platteville, and entered the Normal school, graduating in 1869. He then went to Marinette, and taught school one year. In 1870, he removed to Stevens Point, there taught school two years ; he then taught in Sheboygan three years, and in Brodhead, Green Co., two years. In the Fall of 1879, he came to Two Rivers, where he taught till January, 1881, when he removed te Manitowoc, and has since held his present position. Since the age of seventeen he has been engaged in teaching, and since 1869 he has taught in graded schools. Married, in 1874, to Miss Eva Crocker, of Sheboy- gan. They have two children, one son and one daughter.

CHARLES RAMUS, of the firm of Ramus. Smith & Co., livery, and also road master on M., L. S. & Western Railroad, was born in Germany, Dec. 14, 1844. He came to America in 1848, and settled in Sheboygan County, and worked as laborer, a few months, on Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad, then as foreman on grading same railroad. He then took charge of laying track M., L. S. & W. R. R., after which he engaged as conductor on different trains on same railroad, about four years; then he engaged as walking boss six months, on construction train, and the following year, he held the latter position in connection with that of road master, since which time he has held the position of road master. He was off the railroad seven months during the time, and began the livery business, June 1, 1879, which he also carries on, as above noted. Ile was married in Manitowoc, March 13, 1872, to Miss Emma Coats, who was born in Washington Co., N. Y., Sept. 6, 1853. They have three children-Charles C., Ernestine and Charlotte.

E. K. RAND, firm of Wagner, Rand & Co., wholesale and retail hardware, Manitowoc, is a native of Jefferson Co., N. Y. In 1848, came to Chicago, thence to St. Louis, in 1851. He removed to Manitowoc, engaged in ship building, about five years. He then opened a general store, which he continued several years. He then, with his brother, formed a partnership, continuing about four years, his brother then withdrawing from the business. Mr. Reemer became a member of the firm, which continued till March, 18SI, when the firm changed to Wag- ner, Rand & Co. They have one store on the North and one store on the South Side, and are probably doing the largest business of any house in their line in Northern Wisconsin. Mr. Rand represented this county in the Legislature in 1862-63; has been Under Sheriff, Alderman, etc.

G. S. RAND, firm of Rand & Burger, ship builders, Manitowoc, born, May. 1830, in Golden Hill, Conn. When a boy, he came to Jefferson Co., N. Y., with his parents ; in 1847, came to Michigan, in 1848, to Chicago, in 1849, removed to Manitowoc. Ile then followed the lakes about four years. In 1853, he engaged in ship building, which he has since continued. He is also superintendent of the Good - rich ship-yard, having built all of their steamers, and has built some of the largest vessels on the lakes. He has held the position of Govern- ment Agent of the harbor, at Manitowoc.

HUGO A. REUSS, proprietor Williams House, Manitowoc, born May 18, 1935, in Germany. Came to Connecticut in 1853; in 1855, to New York ; in 1857. he removed to Milwaukee ; was clerk for George Dyer, five years. In 1862, he came to Two Creeks, and was employed by Pfister & Vogel, the first year, as their book-keeper. He then had general charge of the tannery. This position he held till the Fall of 1877, when he removed to Manitowoc, and has since had charge of this house. During his residence in Two Creeks, he held about all the local offices. Married. March 29, 1857. to Crescentia Roetter, of Ger- many. Have two children, John and Matilda.

A. M. RICHTER, vinegar, mustard and pickle factory, Manitowoc. Born May 18, 1822, in Prussia. July, 1850, he came to Sheboygan. In 1854, came to Manitowoc County, followed farming four years ; he then engaged in school teaching, which he continued about ten years ; he also carried on the drug business, which he sold out in 1873, and at once es- tablished this business. He has held the offices of City Clerk, City Treasurer, and was County Clerk from 1872 to 1874. He also repre- sented the County in the County Board. Has been County Supervisor, Alderman, etc. Married Miss Christina Richter, of Prussia. They have three sons and four daughters.

ADAM ROBERTS, general blacksmith, wagon and carriage man- ufacturer, Manitowoc. Was born in Montford Bridge, County Shrop-

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shire, England, Aug. 15, 1814. IIe emigrated to America in 1844, and landed in New York City July 1, of same year, and settled in Racine, where he lived about two years, and followed his trade. Ile moved to Manitowoc, June. 1846. He built a shop, and has followed blacksmith- ing since. Mr. R. counted the buildings soon after arriving in Manito- woc, and found there were twenty-one, consisting of shanties and dwell- ing houses. The light house was built in 1836. He was married in England, in 1833, to Miss Eliza Worrall. She was born in England, and is now dead. They had two sons and three daughters. He was again married in Racine, in 1848, to Mrs. Anna Butcher, who was born on Isle Ely, England, July 27, 1815. They have had eight children, three sons and five daughters.

FRITZ RUDOLPH, wholesale liquors, Manitowoc. Born March 8, 1813, in Arnsdadt Germany. In 1848, he came to Philadelphia, was clerk in a drug store one year, then came to Manitowoc County ; fol- lowed farming five years. He then removed to the city, and was clerk in a wholesale liquor store two years. In 1856. he opened a store which he has successfully continued since. He built his residence in 1869, which is beautifully surrounded with shade trees, graveled walks and flowers, and is one of the pleasantest locations on the South Side. In 1875 he built a block of two stores, corner of Eighth and Franklin streets ; cost about $11,000. He was married, in 1860, to Dora Solomon, sister of en-Governor Solomon of Wisconsin. She was born in Halber- stadt, Germany. They have one adopted son, William, now employed in a wholesale store in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Rudolph has in his parlor a very fine painting of his grandfather, Christopher Rudolph, who was born May 27, 1750, and died in 1826. Ile was a dyer by trade. His son was also brought up to the same business.

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Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 1052

Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1052