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 156

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

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W. F. NASH, editor Manitowoc County Chronicle, Two Rivers, is a native of Orleans Co., N. Y. At the age of four years, his parents moved to Rock County, where he remained nntil 1863, when he enlisted in Co. A, 13th Wis. I., and served until the end of the war, when he re- turned to Rock County and attended the Lawrence University, Apple- ton, from 1867 to 1871. In 1874, he went to Manitowoc and managed the Manitowoc Pilot until 1875, when he moved to Two Rivers and pur- chased the Manitowoc County Chronicle, which he has since edited.

H. S. PIERPONT, railroad express agent, attorney and Court Com- missioner, Two Rivers, was born, March 3, 1823, in Rochester, N. Y., and in March, 1856, came to Two Rivers and was engaged in the man- ufacture of lumber until 1859; in 1864, he returned to Rochester, and in 1866 went to Green Bay; in 1868 to Watertown, in 1869 to Chicago, and in 1870 returned to Two Rivers, and edited the Manitowoc County Chronicle from 1872 to 1875. In 1876, he was appointed agent for M. L. S. & W. R. R., which position he still holds. In 1861, he was elected County Judge, which position he resigned in 1864. He was, in 1861. nominated State Bank Comptroller, but was defeated by William Reasey, of Port Washington. In 1872, he received the appointment of County Clerk, and was on an investigating committee, holding the position for one year.

CAPT. OLIVER PILON, captain of Life-boat Station, Two Riv- ers, was born in Ogdensburg, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1842. When a child, he went with his parents to Milwaukee, and in 1846 moved to Two Rivers, where he has since resided. He was engaged in fishing and sailing nn- til 1877, when he entered the life-boat service as No. 1 surfman under Capt. Scove, who resigned his position, and Capt. Pilon succeeded him, receiving his appointment April 1, 1880. This station was built in the Autumn of 1876, and was run as a volunteer company for two years, since which time there has been a stationary crew, now consisting of eight men. They have two boats, one a life and one a surf boat, also a life car, mortar and beach apparatns. He was married, July 16, 1866, to

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Miss Emily La Clair, of Two Rivers. They have seven children, six sons and one daughter.

B. F. RICHTER, book-keeper for the Two Rivers Manufacturing Company, was born, Jan. 20, 1836, in Saxony, Germany, February, 1851, he went to New Orleans, and afterward traveled through California and other States. In 1861, he came to Two Rivers and obtained employ- ment in the chair factory, where he remained until January, 1865, when he enlisted in Co. D, 48th Wis. I .; served about thirteen months. After leaving the army, he went to Two Creeks, Wis., and was there employed in Pfister & Vogel's tannery, having a general supervision of all outside work. April, 1866, he returned to Two Rivers and had charge of the company's pier, besides occupying the position of agent for the Good- rich Transportation Co. In December, 1874, he was appointed to his present position. Married, in 1862, Miss Bertha Baum, also a native of Saxony. Three bright children gladden their home.

H. H. SMITH, retired merchant, Two Rivers. Was born in Windham, Conn., December 2, 1798. At the age of twenty-one he came to St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., where he was married to Miss Deantha Hale, of Putney, Vt. She was three years his junior, and died in 1863. They had three daughters, still living. Miss Mary Hendricksen, who is a native of Denmark, became his second wife. In 1824 he removed to Cape Vincent, N. Y., and engaged in lumbering and merchandising, continuing in that line four years, when he went to Youngstown, Niagara County, N. Y., and engaged in the same business. At both of these places he carried on an extensive trade in lumber with Quebec com- panies. Mr. Smith located in Two Rivers in 1845, purchasing an old saw mill and engaging again in lumbering and a general merchandising business. Thus he continued alone until 1851. The visitation of cholera in 1850 having so disorganized his business that he formed a partnership under the firm name of Aldrich, Smith & Co. This connec- tion continued until 1860, when the Two Rivers Manufacturing Com- pany was formed. This corporation now has the controlling interest in the extensive tub and pail and chair factories, formerly owned and operated by Mr. Smith. His interest in both of these large and pros- perous establishments was disposed of to Mann Bros., of Milwaukee, in July, 1881, of both he was the founder and the active manager for many years. The company has handled and taken up about 20,000 acres of pine land, and which has since been sold and cleared for farming. Mr. Smith is considered not only the founder but the father of Two Rivers. For nearly forty years he has resided in this vicinity, a large portion of the village depending upon him and the enterprises which he has carried on for their support and comfort. Although kind and generous, and virtually retired from business, at the advanced age of eighty-three Mr. Smith still retains a fresh heart and a bright intellect.

ROBERT SUTTINGER, hardware, stoves and farming implements, Two Rivers. Was born Feb. 27, 1827, in Saxony, Germany. In 1840, he went to Fort Wayne, Ind., where he worked in a tin shop one year and a half. In September, 1850, he came to Sheboygan, going thence to Manitowoc, working in a tin shop three months. Jan. 1, 1851, he moved to Two Rivers, and worked for H. H. Smith until 1855. He then opened a hardware store in company with Joseph Kalb, which they continued until 1859, since which time he has conducted the busi- ness alone. Married, in 1852, Miss Caroline Preschky, of Prussia. They have two sons and five daughters.

ALFRED THOMAS, principal Two Rivers Public School, was born May 28, 1852, in Winnebago County, Wis., where he attended school until the age of nineteen, when he went to Albany, N.Y., and entered the Normal School of that city, graduating in 1874. He went to Ft. Howard, occupying the position of principal of the high school for three years, and was also principal of the Green Bay High School for three years. January, 1881, he moved to Two Rivers, and was appointed to his present position. Mr. Thomas married, in 1874, Miss Christine Pow- ers, of Brattleboro, Vt. Their union has been blessed by three love- ly little daughters.

ALBERT WEHAUSEN, Two Rivers flouring mill, was born March 22, 1828, in Hanover, Germany. In 1850, he came to Two Riv- ers, followed the house carpenter's trade until 1858, when he married Margaret Dingeldein, of Hesse-Darmstadt. They have a family of two daughters and one son. After his marriage, Mr. Wehausen engaged in merchandising, until 1867, when he sold his store and bought a mill in Mishicot, which he operated until 1876. He attended the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia. He then returned to Two Rivers and built this mill, which he has since conducted, and is ably assisted by his son, George. Mr. Wehausen has been County Supervisor and Chairman of the County Board.

CYRUS WHITCOMB, superintendent of the Wisconsin Leather Co., Two Rivers, is a native of Windham, Vt., and was born Nov. 12, 1813. The family moved to Onondaga Co., N,Y., in 1826, where he worked on a farm until about the age of twenty, when he commenced to learn the tanner and currier's trade. In the Winter of 1835-36, he moved to Cazenovia, N.Y., and there worked at his trade until 1850, when he came to Two Rivers, and he, with Mr. Allen and others, organ- ized this company, since which time he has superintended the business.

In 1841, he married Miss Harriote E. Whipple, a native of New York. They have three sons and two daughters.

CARL WINKELMILLER, proprietor Two Rivers tannery, was born Jan. 4, 1825, in Saxony, Germany. In 1847, he came to New York City, and worked at the currier trade for a few months, then moved to Delaware Co., N.Y., working at his trade for about five years. Then he took a trip to Europe, remaining absent for two months, returning to this country and locating in Detroit, where he remained for two years. About 1854, he came to Two Rivers, and was employed by the Wiscon- sin Leather Co., for two years, when he established his present business, which he has since conducted. He was married, in 1853, to Miss Anes- tina Muiller, of Saxony. They have one son, Richard.

E. H. YOUNG, foreman sash, door and blind factory, Two Rivers, was born June 24, 1840, in Geneva, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. In 1846, he came to Jefferson County with his parents, and, in 1861, enlisted in Co. A, Ist Wis. C., and served three years. He participated in the battle of Chickamauga. He then came to Neenah, where he remained three years, at the expiration of which time he moved to Two Rivers and was employed by the Two Rivers Mnfg. Co., until 1874; since then he has been in the employ of the sash, door and blind factory, and for the past two years has been foreman. He married, in 1871, Miss Mary Conine, who is a native of New York. They have one daughter.

CENTERVILLE.

The village of Centerville (unincorporated) is situated near the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad, twelve miles south of Manitowoc. It has a population of about 300 people. The town contains good farming land, and the village, therefore, carries on a fair general trade. In addition it has a brewery, a grist mill and a tannery. The latter is carried on by A. Knorr.

Christian Scheiber's Brewery .- In 1857 a small brewery was erected on thesite of the present one by Simon Krause. In 1866 Chris. Scheiber removed to Centerville from Man- itowoc and purchased it. He has since been its sole pro- prietor, erecting the present building in 1874. The brew- ery has now a capacity of 2,000 barrels per annum.

A. Mill & Co .- This firm built a grist mill in 1867 which they are still operating. It has three run of stone, and a capacity of forty barrels of flour and 150 bushels of feed per day.

The District School is in charge of W. T. Albers, and has an attendance of eighty pupils.

The "Turnverein" was formed six years ago, and has a membership of thirty. Hugo Knorr is first speaker.

St. George's Church (Catholic), situated in the village, is in charge of Rev Father P. Van Trieck, and has a mem- bership of about forty families. He also is pastor of the St. Wendel Church, just west of Centerville Station, which is about the same in membership.

The Lutheran Society, formed twenty-two years ago, is under the pastorate of Rev. Julius Haase and numbers eighty communicants.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

W. T. ALBERS, school teacher, notary public, solicitor and con- veyancer, P. O. Hika. Born, May 22, 1840, in Bavaria. Came to St. Louis in 1860, and taught school. He afterward removed to Iowa. In 1862 he entered the service as first lieutenant, Co. C, 12th Iowa, and soon after promoted to captain and inspector of the first division, 15th Army Corps. Served on the staff of Gens. J. A. Mowrer and H. A. Smith. At the close of the war he came to Columbus, Ohio, where he remained about three years. He then went to Virginia and speculated in oil. In 1872, came to Milwaukee. In 1875, removed to Centerville, where he has since taught school. Mr. Albers holds the office of Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk and others. Married, Sept. 2, 1875, to Matilda Voll- brecht, of Sheboygan. They have one son and one daughter.

REV. JULIUS HAASE, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hika. Born, December 17, 1849, in Schlesien, Germany. In 1869 came

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to Watertown, Wis. There entered the North-western University, re- maining nine months. He then removed to St. Louis, and entered the Concordia College. After studying one and one-hall years he graduated from this institution. February, 1872, he received a call from Freedom, Outagamie Co. There he remained five years. In 1877 he came to Centerville, having received a call here, and has since been pastor of this church. Married, in 1874, to Miss Anna Popp. She was born in Hartford County, Conn. They have three children, two sons and one daughter.

CHARLES KEUNE, firm of A. Mill & Co., grist and planing mill, Hika. Born, Sept. 14. 1836, in Hanover. Came to Manitowoc County in 1860, removed to Centerville in 1867, and assisted in building this mill. which he has since been connected with. Married, in 1863, to Caroline Hecker, of Mechlenburg. They have eight children, five sons and three daughters.

A. MILL, of A. Mill & Co., grist and planing mill, Hika. Born' Aug. 25, 1833, in Prussia. In 1861 he came to Sheboygan County and settled on a farm. In 1854, removed to Manitowoc County, where his father bought a farm and built a saw mill. They continued there till 1867, when he came to Centerville, and he, with others, built this mill. Enlisted in 1864, Co. E, 45th Wis. I .; served to the end of the war. Has been Chairman of the Town ; was the first Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace of Centerville. Married, in 1862, to Johanna Martins, of Mechlenburg, Germany. Have seven children, six sons and one daughter.

GOTTLIEB MILL, firm of A. Mill & Co., grist and planing mill, Hika. Born, March 12, 1836, in Prussia. Came to Sheboygan County in 1851, and removed to Manitowoc County in 1854. Was engaged in farming and other pursuits. In 1867, he assisted in building this mill, which he has since been connected with. Married, in 1866, to Catharine Doersh, of Germany. They have five children, two sons and three daughters.

JNO. SACHSE, boots and shoes, Hika. Born, March 3, 1834, in Saxon Weimar, Germany. Came to Manitowoc County with his parents in 1852. Worked at this trade four years, then he opened a shop, which he has since carried on. Enlisted, in 1864, Co. B, 45th Wis. I., and served to the end of the war. Married, in 1858, to Paulina Rossburg, of Saxony. Have nine children, four sons and five daughters,

CHRISTIAN SCHEIBE, proprietor Centerville Brewery, Hika. He was born Dec. 7, 1823, in Saxony, Germany ; immigrated to America in 1853; the following year came to Manitowoc, worked at the cooper's frade till 1865 ; he then bought the Hattleman Brewery, ran it one year. In 1867 came to Centerville and built this brewery, which he has since conducted. Married, in 1857, to Josephine Goetzler of Germany ; they have four children, three sons and one daughter.

REV. J. P. VAN TREECK, pastor of St. Wendel Roman Catholic Church, P. O., St. Wendel, born March 9, 1855, in Wilson Township, Sheboygan Co., September, 1877, he commenced a regular course of studies at St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee ; graduated June, 1880; he then returned to Sheboygan County, and was assistant with The Rev. Hamm, of St. Nicholas Church. Nov. 6, 1880, came to St. Wendel, where he has been in charge since; he also has charge of two other churches-the St. George's Church of Centerville, and St. Fitel's Church of Meeme.

KIEL.

This is a pleasant little village of 400 inhabitants, situ- ated in the town of Schleswig, on the line of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, a few miles southeast of New Holstein, Calumet Co. Located in the midst of as good a farm- ing country as can be found anywhere in the county. The general trade of the village is good. C. Heins, A. Mesch & Co., A. Lindner, F. Krieger and others, carry a large as- sortment in the general line. J. Duecker & Co., and G. H. Simon, are the most prominent dealers in hardware. J. Rup- penthal operates the only wagon mantifactory in town; and other trades are well represented.

W. C. Reseburg, John and F. Duecker have just formed a partnership for the manufacture of syrup from sugar cane, this latter branch of agriculture being carried on to consid- erable extent in the country around Kiel. The factory and machinery have been built and put into running order at a cost of $4,500. This is the only establishment of the kind in Manitowoc County, and is a great addition to the busi-

ness interests of Kiel. During that portion of the season when the syrup factory would be idle, the proprietors will use the engine and machinery for planing purposes.

Gutheil Bros.' Brewery was erected in 1858 by Bernhard and Ferdinand Gutheil. In 1866, the latter removed to Chilton, Louis Gutheil, the present member of the firm, being taken into partnership. The capacity of the brewery is about 500 barrels of beer per annum.

F. Mohr's cheese factory was erected in 1877, and is one of the leading manufactories of Kiel.

Besides her business, which is good for so small a place, Kiel has a district school, located in the village, taught by A. Wittmann. It consists of three grades. There is a Cath- olic church, in charge of Rev. Father August Schleyer, who also is pastor of the St. Anna society, Calumet County, and a flourishing Lutheran Church, under the pastorate of Rev. L. Zenk.

Among the old settlers who have materially assisted in the growth of Kiel, and who still reside in the village, may be mentioned the Gutheil Brothers, August and F. Krieger, Charles Heins, J. Ruppenthal, John Barth and A. Guerbing.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

CHARLES MATTHEWS, proprietor Hotel De Matthews, Kiel, was born July 25, 1846, in Germany; came to New York in 1867, and sailed on the ocean till 1868, when he came to Chicago, and followed the lakes four seasons. In 1872, he came to Kiel, and built this hotel, which he has since managed. He was married, March 17, 1870, to Anna Christiansen, of Germany. They have three children, all daughters.

FRED DUECKER, of the firm of John Duecker & Co., hardware, stoves. etc., Kiel, was horn March 17, 1854, in New Holstein, Calumet Co., Wis .; there he attended school, and assisted on the farm. In about 1874, he was employed as clerk in a hardware store in New Holstein ; held that position about two and a half years. In 1877, be came to Kiel, and has since been connected with this firm.

LOUIS GUTHEIL, of the firm of Gutheil & Bro., brewers, Kiel, was born Aug. 31, 1842, in Saxony, Germany. In 1846, he came with his parents to Washington County ; the family removed to Kiel in 1856, and about three years later they built this brewery. He enlisted, in 1861, in Co. A, 9th Wis. I .; served three years. He then returned to Chicago, where he remained about one year. In 1866, he returned to Kiel, and has since been engaged in this business. He was married, in 1874, to Johanna Ree, of New Holstein.

JOHN BARTH, farmer, Sec. 19, P. O. Kiel, was born Dec. 28, 1826, in Germany; came to America in 1853. The following year he came to Ozaukee County. In 1855, he removed to his present farm, consisting of ninety acres. Mr. Barth has been Township Trustee, Township Supervisor, Chairman of the Board, Assessor, Justice of the Peace, and member of the Assembly from the First District, elected in the Fall of 1869, and served one year. He was married, in 1853, to Catherine Conrad, of Germany. They have eight children, five sons and three daughters.

LOUIS C. LENGLAUB, general merchandise, Sec. 23, P. O. Louis Corners, was born June 2, 1851, in Sheboygan County. He attended school at Milwaukee, and at the age of eighteen, he was taken in as clerk in his father's store, and afterward became a member of the firm. In 1877, he removed to his present locality, and has since carried on this business. He has been Justice of the Peace, Notary, Township Clerk, etc. Ile was married, in 1873, to Miss Victoria Stoll, of Manitowoc County. They have four children, three sons and one daughter.

HENRY STOLL, of the firm of F. Stoll & Son, saw and planing mill, P. O. Kiel, was born May 30, 1842, in Germany; came to Mani- towoc County, with his parents, in 1850. He attended school and assisted on their farm till 1862; they then bought this mill, which They have operated since. He was married, in 1861, to Mena Wagner, of Sheboygan County. They have three children, two sons and one daugh- ter.

C. R. ZORN, farmer, Sec. 14, P. O. Louis Corners, was born Aug. 4, 1844, in Prussia. In 1854, he came with his parents to Manitowoc County, and located on this farm, which he owns, consisting of 160 acres. Mr. Zorn has been Chairman of the Board, Township Supervisor and member of the Assembly during 1873-4-6. He was married, in 1869,

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to Johanna Heidemann, of Prussia. They have five children, one son and four daughters.

OTHER SETTLEMENTS.

Among the more prominent post-villages in the county is Mishicott, located about ten miles due north of Manito- woc, in the town of Mishicott, and which promises to be- come an active place. The business interests are repre- sented by Christ Selk, general merchandise; John H. Ter- ens, hardware ; Julius Lindstedt, brewery ; Peter Rau, grist- mill ; A. C. Terens, hotel. Dr. H. M. Hittner is the resi- dent physician and surgeon.

Reedsville is a promising place, on Section 35, Maple Grove Town, at the crossing of railroad. Manufacturing is here carried on by Hubbard & Noble, makers of sleigh stock. Neahlo & Rusch are the millers of the place.

Grimm's is a station on Section 5, town of Cato; Mee- me is located on Section 14, of the town of the same name; Kossuth Town has Francis Creek for its post-office ; New- ton is a small station on Section 34, in the town of that name.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

FRED BRAASCH, farmer and veterinary surgeon, Sec. 4, P. O. Mish- icott, was born Nov. 4, 1806, in IIolstein, Germany ; came to Mishicott in 1850, and at once engaged in farming ; he owns 160 acres of land. When first coming to Mishicott, he practiced medicine, there being no physician here at the time. He has held the office of Postmaster, Town Supervisor and other offices. Married, in 1853, to Sophia Hansen, of Holstein, Germany. They have eight children, four sons and four daughters.

LOUIS HEYROTH, farmer, Sec. 32, P. O. Mishicott, was born June 10, 1824, in Prussia ; in 1848, came to Sheboygan ; in 1849, came to Milwaukee; thence to Racine County, where he worked on a farm ; in 1850, came to Two Rivers ; worked for H. H. Smith about six months. In 1851, removed to Mishicott and rented forty acres land ; he afterward bought other forty acres; he then engaged in hauling lumber for the Wisconsin Leather Company, and since 1852 he has been engaged in farming. Owns 180 acres land, about eighty acres of which is improved. In 1872, he opened a store in Mishicott, which business he sold out to his son, in 1879. Married, in 1855, to Sophia Bohlman, of Ilanover. They have three children, two sons and one daughter.

DR. H. M. HITTNER, physician and surgeon, Mishicott, was born April 28, 1838, in Bavaria ; came to Rochester, N. Y., in 1849. with his parents. In 1858, came to Cincinnati, Ohio; there commenced the study of medicine. After taking his first course, he went South, and served in the Confederate army two years ; then returned to Cincinnati and completed his studies, and graduated at the Ohio Medical College in 1865 ; he then was appointed assistant surgeon of the West End Military Ilospital. Held this position till the end of the war. He then continued his practice in Cincinnati till 1876; then came to Milwaukee, where he practiced about eighteen months ; then removed to Kiel ; prac- ticed there till the Spring of 1880, when he removed to Mishicott. Mar- ried, in 1862, to Margaret Doherty, of New Orleans. They have seven children, three sons and four daughters.

JULIUS LINDSTEDT, proprietor Mishicott Brewery, was born April 27, 1836, in Holstein, Germany. In 1847 he came, with his par- ents, to Mishicott, and assisted on a farm. In 1866, he became con- nected with a planing mill; continued about two years; he then came to Mishicott and bought out this brewery, which he has since managed. Mr. Lindstedt has been Chairman of the Town Board the past seven years; was Chairman of the County Board in 1880, and has held most of the local offices. Married, in 1864. to Emma Schmidt, of Holstein, Germany. They have seven children, five sons and two daughters.

PETER RAU, flouring mill, Mishicott. Born April 22, 1832, in Prussia. Came to Galena, Ill., in 1854, where he worked at various kinds or labor. In 1855, he went to Allamakee Co., Iowa, following farming. September, 1856, he came to Mishicott, worked on a farm about one year. He then removed to Stevens Point, worked in a saw- mill about six months, then returned to Mishicott, and worked on a farm. In 1858, he engaged with Mr. Charles Kuehn, as his coachman, where he worked about nine months. In 1859, he removed to Grundy Co., Ill .; there he was married to Catharine Scheuer, of Mishicott. They have a family of seven children, six sons and one daughter, In 1861, he re-

turned to Mishicott, worked for the Wisconsin Leather Company three years, then worked at Pfister & Vogel's tannery two and a half years. In 1867, he returned to Mishicott, and opened a hotel, which he kept about six years, afterward lived on a farm about four years. April, 1877. he traded this farm of 200 acres for this mill, which he has since operated.

CHRIST SELK, general merchandise, Mishicott. Born May 31, 1847, in Holstein, Germany. Came to Manitowoc County in 1859, with his mother. In about 1865, Mr. A. E. Selk opened a general store, his son was taken in as clerk, and at the age of twenty-one, he was admitted as a partner. His father died in 1878, since then he has owned and con- ducted the business. Married, in 1871, to Mary Kohnke, of Paterson, N. J. They have three children, two sons and one daughter.

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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