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 177

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

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CONRAD L. HOSKA, firm of Hicks & Hoska, Menominee. Born in 1856, in Chicago, Ill. He commenced to learn the trade of wood carver in 1868, and has since worked at this trade. In the Fall of 1879, came to Marinette and opened a furniture store, firm of Hoska & Duplen ; continued it one year ; he then came to Menominee, and in company with Dr. Hicks, opened this store.

GEORGE INNES, boarding-house keeper, for Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick Co., Menominee. A native of Scotland Came to America in 1873, and settled in Menominee, and worked at mill labor for about six months, and ther. went into the employ of Menominee Furnace Co., as " bank boss," which position he held for three years, and then took charge of the Realy House, located on State road, on the Menominee River, for Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick Co., which he continued in for one year, and in the Spring of 1877, returned to Menominee and took charge of the mill boarding house, for the same company, which position he now fills. Married, Nov. 29, 1872, to Miss Jennie Innis, of Scotland. Has one son, Charles Alexander, a bright young lad.

L. JACKMAN, time-keeper for the Kirby Carpenter Co., Menomi- nee. Is a native of Germany, born in 1654. Came to America in 1870, and went into the employ of the Kirby Carpenter Co., as clerk, which position he held for about two years; being an industrious and talented young man, he advanced to the position which he has occupied for the past eight years, having full charge as time-keeper over about three hundred men. Married, in 1880, to Miss Mary Evans, of Waukesha, a highly accomplished lady.

C. H. JONES, firm of Ramsey & Jones, lumber manufacturers, Me- nominee. Is a native of Orange County, Vt. At about the age of six years, he came with his parents to Menasha, Wis. In 1869, he removed to Menominee, and has since been identified in the manufacturing of lumber. He enlisted in 1864, in Co. D, 4Ist Wis. I .; served his enlist- ment, three months.

JOSEPH JUTTNER, retired, Menominee. A native of Prussia, born in 1833. Came to America in 1856, and worked a short time in Chicago, and at Masonville, near Escanaba, Mich. In 1857, came to Menominee, and followed mill work until 1860, when he engaged in the fishing business, which he continued until 1872, and then built what is now known as the First National Hotel, a three-story building, main part 24x96 feet, and wing 32x34 feet, containing about thirty rooms for guests. Mr. Juttner had been proprietor of this hotel until May 2, 1881, when he leased it to Mr. Norcross. He was Commissioner of Highways in 1876, 1877 and 1878, and was the first Commissioner that caused the streets in Menominee to be graveled ; he has also been Trustee of Schools, and is now Commissioner of Highways.

ANTON LADUKE, proprietor Lincoln House, Menominee. Was born near Montreal, Canada. In 1849, he came to Menominee, Mich., when seventeen years old, and worked at lumbering for Dr. Hall, and continued to engage in lumbering until 1876, when he built his hotel, which is known as the Lincoln House. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for three years, and was one of the first Constables in Me- nominee.

GEORGE LAW, foreman at the Bay Shore mill of Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick Co., Menominee, is a native of Scotland ; born May 20, 1837. Came to Montreal, Canada, in 1851. He came to the United States in 1859, and settled in Menominee, Mich., and went into the em- ploy of Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick Co., where he has since re- mained. Being a practical man of natural ability, he advanced to the responsible position of foreman of the Bay Shore saw-mill, which he has competently filled for the past ten years. Married, in 1868, to Miss Jennie Stewart, of Wisconsin. Three bright children now gladden their home-Charles H., George S. and Robert.

WILLIAM LEHMANN, wagon and blacksmith shop, Menominee, was born Sept. 15, 1822, in Prussia. Came to New York May 5, 1852. The following year, he came to Chicago, where he remained a short time, then went to Manistee, Mich .; thence to Muskegon. In 1857, came to Escanaba. Came to Menominee in 1862 and started this busi- ness, this being the first blacksmith shop started here, aside from the mill shops. Married, in 1846, to Ernstine Jachmann. She was born in Prussia. They have one son, four daughters and sixteen grand-children. Mr. L. received a classical education, his father wishing him to study law, but his natural inclinations were to learn this trade, which he has followed since a boy. His father was engaged in merchandising. His brother is now a Lutheran minister, in his native country.

LEISEN & HEINES, proprietors of Bay Brewery, Menominee.

Jacob Leisen, a native of Prussia, came to America in 1853, and worked at carpenter trade in New York and New Jersey until 1854, when he came West and located at Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wis., and carried on the carpenter business for some time. He finally en- gaged in general merchandise, which business he continued in until 1873. While at Centerville, he held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk and School Treasurer for several years, and Postmaster for eleven years. In 1864, he was commissioned captain of Co. B, 45th Wis. I., and served until the close of the war. In 1873, he came to Me- nominee, Mich., and engaged in the manufacture of pop and root heer till 1876, when commenced brewing lager beer, and the firm is now do- ing a business of about $35,000 a year.

John Heines, a native of Prussia, came to America in 1871, and lo- cated at Seymour, Wis. Went to Milwaukee in 1872, and engaged in brewing, which business he followed till 1875, and then came to Me- nominee, Mich., and engaged in the same business with Mr. Leisen.

ALBERT LEONARD, foreman of the Kirby Carpenter Company's old mill, Menominee, was born April 23, 1844, in Bavaria. In 1852, came with his parents to Sheboygan. They settled on a farm, where he assisted his father in farming, remaining there till 1862, when he came to Menominee, Mich., and secured employment with the Kirby Carpen- ter Company, remaining in their employ ever since, except two years, when he was engaged in the furniture business. The past five years, he has held the important position of foreman of this mill.

JOHN LEPAGE, proprietor Central Hotel. Menominee, is a native of Quebec, Canada, born in 1855. Came to Oconto in 1874, and engaged in cooking in the lumbering camps, which he followed until the Spring of 1879. lle then opened a "half-way house," on the Menominee River, between Quinnesec and Florence, and ran it for eighteen months. In the Fall of 1880, he huilt and opened the Central Hotel, where he can accommodate about sixty guests. Was married, in the Spring of 1879, to Miss Nellie Therien, a native of Montreal, Canada. They have a bright little daughter, fifteen months old.

LOUIS LEVEQUE, bakery, groceries, provisions, flour, feed, etc., Menominee, was born in France, Oct. 16, 1824. Came to America in

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1854, and remained one year at Green Bay, Wis., then removed to De Pere, Brown Co., Wis., and followed farming for five years. In 1860, he came to Oconto, Oconto Co., and in 1866 and 1867 carried on a bak- ery. He then visited Menominee, Mich., for a short time, and returned to Oconto, and in company with I'. T. Williams conducted a bakery during 1869. He finally settled in Menominee, Mich., in 1870, and es- tablished his present business, which consists of a bakery, groceries and provisions, flour, feed, etc., doing a very extensive business. His son, Louis, is in full charge of the entire business, being a young man of rare business qualincations.

PHIL LISIECKI, builder and contractor, Menominee. Born in Lake Co., 111. When a boy, drove a delivery wagon in Chicago. Foreman for Washburn & Walker, of Chicago, for six years, manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds, etc. Two years in Coldwater, Mich., in machine shop ; went to Waukegan and worked for Porter Brothers, building and con- tracting. Came to Menominee in 1869, and engaged in contracting and building until April, ISSI, when he commenced superintending the building of a saw mill for Spies & Martin. He is also owner of a plan- ing-mill.

PHILIP LOEWENSTEIN, wholesale and retail dealer in wines and liquors, Menominee. Is a native of Bohemia. Born June 23, 1837. Came to Milwaukee, Aug. 1, 1867; was employed as traveling agent for Mr. Steiner two years. July 3, 1869, came to Menominee, and Sept. 4, 1869, he commenced this business, which he has since continued, doing a business of about $25,000 a year. He was elected School Superin- tendent, but refused to serve. Married, May 28, 1870, to Miss Rosa Teller, of Bohemia. They have five children, two sons and three daughters.

ANDREW McIVERS, saloon, Menominee. A native of Iowa, born in 1836. In 1854, he went to New York, and remained about two years. In 1856, came to Menominee, and the following year run a ferry- boat to Menekaune, Wis., which he followed for twelve years. During this time he opened a saloon, and has continued in the same business ever since. He was proprietor of the American House for about eight years, and was also engaged in fishing with " pound " nets, from 1865 to 1878. He was the first Coroner after the town organization. Married, in 1864, to Miss Norah Cusick, of Oconto County ; she died in the Spring of 1874, and he married again in 1878, and has a family of four children.

CHARLES McLEOD, farmer, Menominee. Born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. Was engaged in the stave and lumber business from 1832 to 1836; he then came to Menominee, and is now the oldest living white settler in the county. He first worked for Farnsworth & Brush in their mill. In 1841, he went further up the river, and built a water-mill, which he ran five years, and sold it to Dr. Hall. In 1846, he went to Sheboy- gan, returned in 1848. Has followed jobbing and lumbering until about 1870; since then his time has been engaged in farming. He has owned large quantities of land, which he has since sold. He now owns forty- six acres, where he resides.

HENRY E. MARTIN, firm of Spies & Martin, groceries, supplies and lumber, Menominee. Is a native of Whitehall, Washington Co., N. Y. Came to Menominee in 1871, as book-keeper for Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick Co. Was promoted as assistant superintendent, and re- mained with this company about ten years. He formed a partnership with Mr. A. Spies, November, 1880. They are about completing a cir- cular mill, with a shingle-mill, with a view of building up a local trade ; this mill is 127x36, wiil cut about 75,000 feet a day.

JAMES A. MORRISON, foreman, with Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick Co., Menominee. Born near Montreal. Came to Menominee, Mich., in 1854, followed the lumber business until IS61, when he removed to Escanaba. In the Fall of 1864, returned to Menominee, and has been in the employ of this company since, except two years, in the em- ploy of " The K. C. Co." The past seven years he has been foreman of the mill. Married, in 1866, to Jennette McVicker; she was born in Canada. They have two children, Maude and Hector J.

JACOB MUTII, jeweler, Menominee. Born in Austria. Came to America with his parents, at the age of six years; located at Fond du Lac ; commenced to learn the jeweler's trade at the age of fifteen. In the Spring of 1870, came to Menominee, Mich., and established this business, commencing with a capital of $800 ; being of industrious habits, and close attention to business, he now carries a stock of from $3,000 to $4,000. Married, in 1863, to Mary J. Eveland, of Menomi- nee. They have four children.

HENRY NASON, Justice of the Peace, Menominee. Mr. Nason 1. one of the early and respected settlers of Menominee ; is a native of New Hampshire ; born in 1828. 1Ie left home in 1851, and engaged in the construction of railroads, viz .: Buffalo State Line R. R., Ohio & Pennsylvania, Buffalo, Corning & New York City road, till October, 1853. when he went to Chicago and engaged with Bailey, Broad & Co., in constructing the Illinois Central R. R., till Dec. 1, 1856 ; then came to Menominee and engaged in jobbing till 1858, when he bought a half in- terest in a shingle mill on the shore of Green Bay, and in company with his partner, continued to operate it until April, 1861, a remarkable

shove of ice on Green Bay occurred, which piled on the shore from thirty to forty feet high, and totally wrecked the mill ; notwithstanding this reverse of fortune, Mr. Nason got out timber in the Summer of 1861, and commenced building another shingle mill in the Fall. The mill was started in operation July 1, 1862, but it seems that fate had decreed against his running a saw-mill, for on the fifteenth of the same month, while the men were at dinner, the mill was destroyed by fire. Meeting with so much misfortune financially and otherwise, he removed to Chi- cago and followed railroading for about one year, then traveled through Iowa, and returned to Menominee, July 22, 1864, since has been en- gaged in contracting in building. house-moving, etc. Mr. Nason has been Superintendent of Poor for the past five years, and Justice of the Peace for nine years. Married, in 1854, to Miss Mahala Place, of New York. Has a family of one son and three daughters.

FRED S. NORCROSS, proprietor First National Hotel, Menomi- nee. Is a native of Bangor, Me. Came to Saginaw, Mich., in 1869 ; was clerk for Eddy, Avery & Co., lumber business, one year; he then secured the position as chief clerk of the Bancroft House, where he re- mained seven years, then removed to Lansing, Mich .; was clerk of the Lansing House three years. May, ISSI, came to Menominee, and assumed charge of the " First National."

JOSEPH PECARD, owner of the Kirby House, Menominee. Born Dec. 1, 1838, near Montreal. In 1856, he came to Kankakee, Ill., thence to Whitehall, where he remained five years. In 1861, he re- turned to Canada. The following year he came to Cleveland, Ohio, and enlisted in the 17th Regt. 2d Battl'n., U. S. army ; served to the end of the war; was mustered out in New York City, July, 1865; then came to Sandy Hill, N. Y., worked at lumbering till 1866 ; then came to Grand Rapids, Wis .; afterward went to the Rocky Mountains and other points ; in the Fall of 1869, came to Menominee, engaged at loading vessels, and cooking in camp in the Winter. In 1871, he bought the Kirby House, and rented the Menominee House ; the Kirby House was destroyed by fire soon after. He then bought the Menominee House, and at once named it the Kirby House, which he now has rented ; he retains the saloon and billiard room ; he also owns one-half interest in a lively stable at Marinette.

GEORGE PEEP, machinist, foreman for Matthew Horrocks, Me- nominee. A native of England ; came to America in 1850, and engaged in running a mill at Green Bay. Went to Milwaukee the following Spring, and that Summer worked at his trade. He then went to Cleve- land. Ohio, and remained there one year. Has been employed at Terre Haute, Ind, for the Terre Haute & Indianapolis R. R. Co .; then visited Louisville, and remained there two years, and finally returned to Green Bay. Some time before the fall of Ft. Sumter, he returned to Louis- ville and purchased a saw and grist mill, which business he carried on successfully until 1861, when he suspended operations and engaged in carding wool, which business he continued in for eighteen months ; after which he spent three years in Terre Haute. Since which time he has been in charge of machine shops and engaged as engineer in saw-mills, and is now foreman for the above named firm.

SAMUEL PELTIA, proprietor Lumberman's Home, Menominee, is a native of Canada. Came to Menominee in 1866; engaged in lum- bering for the Kirby Carpenter Co., remaining in their employ, ten years. lie then bought this hotel, which he has since managed. He also owns a livery, which he runs in connection with his hotel. He has been Highway Commissioner, three years, and Constable, two years. Married, in 1877, to Clara Parreau. She is also a native of Canada. Members of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM A. PENGILLY, County Recorder, Menominee. The subject of this sketch is a native of Milwaukee, Wis. Born in 1853. He came to Menominee, Mich., in 1859, and at the age of sixteen, he entered the employ of the Kirby Carpenter Co., as clerk, and remained with the same firm for eleven years. In November, 1880, he was elected Register of Deeds, and entered upon the duties of his office, in January, 1881. He is also Clerk of the Probate Court. Among those that were lost on the "Lady Elgin," were two aunts and one sister.

PETER PETERSON, proprietor Scandinavian House, Menominee, is a native of Denmark. Born Sept. 7, 1848. In 1867, he left his native country, and came to Toledo, Ohio; remained there some time, and in 1873, came to Menominee, Mich., and worked at various kinds of labor until 1876, when he purchased the hotel which he is now pro- prietor of, and has continued it up to the present time. Being an industrious young man, has accumulated considerable money. He has once visited his native country since first coming to America. Married, in December, 1875, Miss Mary Thompson, of Denmark. Has one son Irving, Peter C.

DR. B. T. PHILLIPS, physician and surgeon, Menominee, is a native of Medina Co., Ohio. Came to Fond du Lac, Wis., in 1845. He enlisted in 1862, Co. HI, 32d Wis. I. Was mustered out as sergeant major, at Milwaukee, in 1865. He attended the Lawrence University at Appleton, Wis., and practiced medicine at Oshkosh. Graduated at the Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1869. He then practiced, two years, in Fond du Lac, Wis. In 1871, came to Marinette, and was

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detailed, by Governor Fairchild, in charge of the Relief Hospital, which was discontinued, May, 1872. This hospitable was established in con- sequence of the great conflagration of 1871, known as the Peshtigo Fire.

ALEXANDER POYDA, boarding-house keeper for the Kirby Carpenter Co., Menominee, a native of Germany. Born Feb. II. 1842. Came to America in 1861, and worked in coal mine in Luzerne Co., Pa., one year. He then went to East Saginaw, Mich., and clerked in a hardware store, for eighteen months. In 1866, he removed to Menom- inee, and went into the employ of The Kirby Carpenter Co., and has since been in charge of one of the company's mill boarding-houses, which is a guarantee that he has given perfect satisfaction to his employers, as well as their mill employes. Mr. Poyda married, Oct. 9, 1872.

JACOB PRIMROSE, filer at The Kirby Carpenter Co's old mill> Menominee, is a native of Tioga Co., N. Y. Came to Flint, Mich., in 1855 ; there he worked at filing till January, 1857, when he removed to Oconto Wis. ; was in the employ of N. W. Norton & Co., where he remained till the Fall of 1861, as foreman of their mill. He then enlisted in Co. F, 12th Wis. I .; 17th Army Corps; served three years ; was mustered out November, 1864, at Chattanooga Tenn ; returned to Oconto ; remained there till 1865, when he came to Menominee, Mich., and assisted in building the Ludington, Wells, Van Schaick Co.'s mill, where he was foreman for eleven years. He was also foreman of the mill located at the head of Little Bay de Nock, Mich .; returned to Menominee, Mich, in 1878, and has since then been in the employ of this company.

W. REINDL, boots and shoes, Menominee. Born July 8, 1851, in Austria ; came to Manitowoc in 1870; in 1872 came to Menominee, and established this business in 1874; he learned this trade in his native country, and has followed it the past sixteen years. He keeps on hand a full line of ready-made goods ; also, manufactures to order. Married Therrissa Ertliz, in 1873; she was born in Austria. They have six children, four sons and two daughters.

THOMAS B. RICE, attorney, Menominee, is a native of Franklin Co., Vt. In 1858, commenced the study of law at Glens Falls, N. Y .; afterward at Albany, N. Y., where he graduated March 4, 1864, at the Albany University Law School; then came to Morris, Ill., and opened a law office, where he remained two years; then came to Aurora, remain- ing two years ; then came to Chicago, and entered the law office of Hig- gins, Swett & Quigg, as clerk; remained there about three years; in 1871, came to Menominee, and has since followed his profession here. He has held the office of Prosecuting Attorney four years, and Judge of the Probate Court eight years.

A. L. SAWYER, attorney, is a native of Dodge Co., Wis. He com- menced the study of law with his brother, in Hartford, Wis., in 1876; was admitted to the Bar in 1877, in Washington, Wis. ; he then prac- ticed with his brother till June, r878, when he came to Menominee, and succeeded the practice of Judge E. S. Ingalls, now deceased ; he also holds the office of Circuit Court Commissioner. Married, April, 1880, to Miss Josie, daughter of the late Judge E. S. Ingalls, who edited the first paper published in Menominee.

R. J. SAWYER, druggist, is a native of Dodge Co., Wis. He at. tended school at Burnett, and afterward taught school there, in all twelve terms. He then engaged in the drug business at Neillsville, Wis., and was Superintendent of Schools of Clark County three years ; he continued this business eight years in Neillsville ; in 1879, came to Menominee and established this business.

PETER SEIDL, firm of Pauli & Seidl, merchant tailors and gent's furnishing goods, Menominee. Mr. Seidl is a native of Austria. Come to America in 1868, and engaged in tailoring, which he followed until 1877, when he came to Menominee, Mich., and associated with George Horvath, Esq., in the clothing business for one year, and then formed a copartnership with Mr. Pauli, titled Pauli & Seidl, doing an extensive business. Mr. Seidl married, in 1873, Miss Mary Zipprer, a native of Austria. They have two sons and one daughter.

JAMES C. SHERMAN, Postmaster, Menominee, a native of Ca- yuga Co., N. Y. When a boy he came to Illinois with his parents; in 1853 came to Menekaune ; engaged in the drug business with his brother, and became afterward a partner. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. F, 12th Wis. I., 17th Army Corps ; served to the end of the War; returned to Menekanne, and continued in the drug business till 1868, when he re- moved to Menominee, and was in the employ of the Kirby Carpenter Company as agent for the Goodrich Transportation Company. This position he held till he was appointed Postmaster.

PETER SIBENALER, firm of Blom & Sibenaler, furniture and undertaking, Menominee, was born Sept. 20, 1853, in Luxemburg, Ger- many. In 1871 he came to Menominee, and worked for R. Stephenson & Co. two seasons, and then removed to Muskegon and worked there in a mill seven years. He then returned to Menominee, and on Nov. 19, 1880. associated himself as the junior partner of W. Blom & P. Sib- enaler in the furniture and undertaking. Married, May 10, 1881. to Miss Gurtie Gobelius, of Green Bay, Wis.

PHILIP SMITH, engineer of the Kirby Carpenter Co's old mill, Menominee, is a native of Lincolnshire, England. Came to Waucon-

da, Ill., in June, 1854, followed farming till December, 1863, when he came to Menominee, Mich., and entered the employ of Ludington, Wells & Van Schaick, where he remained eight years as engineer. He then worked for Fay & Jones one season. In the Spring of 1872 he came into the employ of the Kirby Carpenter Co., where he has since been. Married, in 1867, to Sarah Stewart, of Milwaukee. She died in 1869. They had two children, which he has also lost.

JOSEPH H. SOMERVILLE, agent Goodrich Transportation Co., Menominee, is a native of Kingston, Ontario. In the Fall of 1869 he went to Manitoba in the capacity of quartermaster for the Canadian Light Infantry, and returned in 1876. The following year he came to Menominee, was in the employ of the Kirby Carpenter Company three years, and one year with H. Bird, in the mill business. He was appoint- ed to his present position in May, 1881.

WM. SOMERVILLE was born in Kingston, Canada, in 1837. Re- ceiving a common school, at the age of fifteen, he entered the employ of J. Carruthers & Co., wholesale grocers. He continued in their employ until the Spring of 1865, when he moved to Chicago. The seasons of 1866 and 1867 were spent steamboating on the Fox River. In January, 1868, Mr. Somerville moved to Menominee to enter the employ of the Kirby Carpenter Company, with whom he has remained ever since, as accountant and cashier, besides having general supervision of their large mercantile business. Mr. Somerville has held many local offices during his residence in Menominee, having been School Inspector for several terms, and is at present a member of the School Board. He was elect- ed Probate Judge of Menominee County in the Fall of 1880, by a large majority. Mr. Somerville is also much interested in secret and benev- olent societies, having been elected W. M. of Menominee Lodge, A. F. & A. M., five terms. He is a member of the board of trustees of the First Presbyterian Church. Family of seven children. Politics, Repub- lican.

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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