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 217

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

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A. DAEMKA, baker, Stevens Point. Was born in Prussia, May 16, 1825. He learned the baker's trade in his native land and worked at it eight years before coming to America in 1854. He lived in Potter Co., Pa., until 1857, when he came to Stevens Point, Wis., and worked in the mills until 1876, when he opened a bakery. His store is on Third street, and his bakery on the south side, on Elk street near the depot. Mr. Daemka was married in Stevens Point, to Ernstina Roasmvas, who was born in Prussia. They have four children-Augusta, Annie, Lottie and Angelia.

JAMES P. DORSEY, proprietor of Eureka livery stable, Second street, corner Brown, opposite the Mansion House, Stevers Point, was born in Homer, Mich., July 27, 1845. He was engaged in railroad business for eleven years, most of the time running on the road between Toledo and Chicago, four years between Elkhart and Chicago. While railroading his home was in Sturgis, Mich. He was married in that place, Nov. 9, 1871, to Mary B. Buck. She was born in Sturgis. They have one son, Cephas O. Mr. Dorsey came to Stevens Point, Nov. 14, 1871. He was conductor on the Wisconsin Central Railway for about three years. Afterward for six years he was in the restaurant business here. In September, 18So, he engaged in the livery business.

DAVID J. ELLENWOOD, proprietor of a machine shop on south side, Stevens Point. He first settled in Oshkosh, Wis., in 1854, and lived there until 1872 and followed the trade of machinist and en- gineer, running steamboats on the Fox and Wolf rivers and working in a machine shop in the Winter. In the Fall of 1872 he began work on the Wisconsin Central Railroad as engineer, which business he followed four years, after which he began business in Stevens Point, as above noted, which he is gradually enlarging. He was born in Essex Co., N. Y , June 7, 1838. He was married at Oshkosh, Wis., in 1859. His wife's maiden name was II. L. Green. She was born in Indiana in IS40. They had two children, named Ellen E. and Benjamin S. Mrs. Ellenwood died in Oshkosh, Wis., in the Fall of 1872. He was again married in September 1874, at Belmont, Portage Co., Wis. His wife's maiden name was Elizabeth A. Garter. She was born in Dodge Co., Wis., Dec. 28. 1874. They have three children, named Permelia R., Myra M. and Agnes K. Ellenwood.

JAMES A. FELCH attorney and Justice of the Peace, Stevens Point, was born in the town of Summers (then the town of Pike), Kenosha Co., Wis., May 4, 1847. Read law in Chicago and was ad- mitted to the Bar there in the Spring of 1869, having graduated from the law school at that time. Practiced in Chicago until he came to Stevens Point, in 1870. Was City Attorney here one year and has been Justice of the Peace since Spring of 1873. Mr. Felch was married in Lodi, Columbia Co., Wis., June, 1875, to Emma Cain, a native of En- gland.

T. F. FULLER, grocer, Stevens Point, came to Milwaukee in 1856. After living there four years he moved to Waupaca Co., Wis., and there engaged in farming for eight or nine years. He then served as roadmaster, conductor, construction trackmaster and in other capaci- ties on the Wisconsin Central Railroad until September, 1878, when his health failed and in May, 1879, he commenced the grocery business in his present location. Mr. Fuller was born in the town of Gorham, Yates Co., N. Y., Ang, 8. 1829, and lived there until he was five years old, when he moved to Rochester, N. Y., where his parents had former- ly lived, and in January, 1849, went to Columbus, Ohio. He lived in

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Ohio until 1852, where he was engaged in the construction of the Wabash & Western Railroad, and then ran as conductor for five and a half years on the La Fayette & Indianapolis Railway. Mr. Fuller was married at Crystal Lake in the town of Dayton, Waupaca Co., Wis., Feb. 12, 1856, to Mary Eaton, who was born fourteen miles from Newark, Ohio. They have four children-Hattie C., Evelyn E., Almira and May.

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BENJAMIN FULTON, Stevens Point, saw filer at Brickley's mill. He first located at Stevens Point in 1846, which he has made his head- quarters ever since, his principal occupation being lumbering. Has piloted some on the Wisconsin River. He engaged in his present avo- cation in Spring of 1881. He was married in July, 1857, at Cambria, Wis., to Margaret B. Griffiths. She was born in Wales. They have six children-Thomas W., David M., Benjamin Jr., Charles T., John G., Katie R.

HIRAM E. GEE, marble cutter, Stevens Point, Wis., on south side. Mr. Gee first settled in Waupun, in 1847, with his parents, where they lived about eighteen months. Then they moved to St. Mary's, on the Fox River, in the Fall of 1848, and remained there one and a half years, and followed farming. They then moved to Plover Township, Portage Co., and followed farming until the war broke out and Mr. Gee enlisted, August, 1861, in Co. I, Ist Wis. Cav .; served until March 8, 1865, and was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn. He then went to Wau- pun and began learning the marble trade with his uncles, George and J. S. Gee. He remained with them until March, 1876, then went to Stevens Point and took charge of a marble shop until November, IS80, after which he sold his interest to John L. Gee, his brother. In April, 1881, his uncle George bought the shop, and now controls it. Mr. H. E. Gee was born in Cortland County, N. Y., June 14, 1840. He was married, June 1, 1870, at Waupun. His wife's maiden name was Flor- ence A. Viall : she was born in Buffalo, N. Y., July 11, 1853. They have three children, named Mabel C., Charlotte M. and William D. Gee.

FRANK N. GEORGE, engineer in Copps & Hildreth's planing mill, Stevens Point, Wis. Mr. George first settled at Stevens Point July 23, 1872. Hle first worked in a planing and shingle mill two years. Then he went to Necedah, Wis., and worked as saw filer for Dille & Weston in a shingle mill during 1874-75. He then returned to Stevens Point and engaged with Mr. Copps in his first mill, and worked there one year, after which he engaged in his present place of business, begin- ning when the mill first started. Mr. George was born in Wyoming

Co., N. Y., September, 1831. He was married in the same county in New York, Dec. 25, 1852. His wife's maiden name was Eunice Wade ; she was born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Dec. 13, 1831.

W. H. GILCHRIST, retired, Stevens Point, was born in the town of Springfield, Otsego Co., N. Y., Oct. 9, 1821, and lived in that county until the Fall of 1846, when he came to Grand Rapids, Wis., and in the Fall of 1847 to Stevens l'oint, where he has since resided. He engaged in carpenter, joiner and millwright work for several years. In IS51, he commenced lumbering, which he continued more or less until about 1876. Within a few years after his settlement here, he engaged in the mercan- tile and lumber business, in partnership with N. H. Emmons and Benjamin Burr, until 1872. Mr. Gilchrist was married in Beloit, Wis., Sept. 9, 1858, to Susie Ellis, his present wife, who was born in Oxford County, Maine. They have four children-Emily E., James B., Frank E. and Anna Mary. Mr. Gilchrist has been City Marshal and Alder- man, and succeeded Baker as Sheriff, after Baker's death. He was Post- master eight years, under the administrations of Pierce and Buchanan. Mr. Gilchrist thinks there were about 150 inhabitants in Stevens Point when he came in 1847.

ED. D. GLENNON, Stevens Point, was born at Stevens Point, Sept. 3, 1857, and educated in the city schools. He commenced learn- ing the printer's trade in the Journal office in 1870, remaining there until the Fall of 1876, when he started a job office and stationery store. July 17, 1878, he aided in the establishment of the Gazette, under the firm name of Glennon, Krembs & Co. That partnership continued until Jan. 28, ISSo, when Krembs and Lee retired, and Clay C. Cooper became Mr. Glennon's partner, the firm name now being Glennon & Cooper. Mr. Glennon was married, March 31, 18So, at Stevens Point, to Miss Anna M. Krembs, who was born at Stevens Point. They have one child, Maggie J.

W. W. GOFF, homeopathic physician and surgeon, Stevens Point, was born in Towanda, Bradford Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1827. Lived there until 1851 ; he then came to Marinette, Wis. He commenced the study of medicine when about eighteen years of age. Commenced practice in 1863, practicing at Menominee, Marinette and Green Bay prior to com- ing to Stevens Point, in the Spring of 1874. He was educated at the Philadelphia Hahnemann Medical College. The doctor was married at Monroeton, Bradford Co., Pa., to Roxy White. She was born in Tomp- kins Co., N. Y. They have two children, Ida May and Grace Leola.

AUGUST GOERKE, merchant tailor, Stevens Point, was born at Frankfort on the Main, Aug. 29, 1845. Came to New York in the Spring of 1869, and came to Eau Claire, Wis., in December, 1869. Re- mained there about four years. Came to Stevens Point in 1873. He has been engaged in tailoring work since he was fifteen years of age. In the Summer of 1871 he was married, in the city of Chicago, to Aman- da Baum. She was born in Southern Germany. Mr. Goerke gives em- ployment to ten hands in his tailoring establishment.

PETER GORDON, Justice of the Peace and agent of the Singer Manufacturing Company, Stevens Point, came to Stevens Point in Sep- tember, 1852. Engaged in merchant tailoring business for about twen- ty years after he came here. Oct. 14, 1861, he enlisted in 8th Wis. Battery, and served two years and nine months, when he was discharged from service in consequence of injuries received at the battle of Corinth. Mr. Gordon is now serving a member of the Board of Education, hav- ing been a member of that Board for the last two years. In April, ISSI, he was elected Justice of the Peace. He was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, June 14, 1811. Came to the city of New York in March, 1840, and followed the business of merchant tailor there until he came to Wisconsin, in 1852. He has been twice married, but is now a wid- ower, without children.

HENRY W. GUY, railroad engineer, Stevens Point, was horn in Hollis, N. H., Jan. 24, 1842. In 1855, went to Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. A few years later, he commenced railroading with Putsburgh & Ft. Wayne Company a short time. Then, for about fifteen months, he had charge of a furniture manufactory in Indiana. January, 1864, he enlisted in Co. G, 48th Ind. V. I., and was mustered out as orderly ser- geant of his company in August, 1865. After leaving the army, he en. tered the service of the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis Railway Company, where he remained one year. Afterward was employed by the Michi- gan Southern Company for a year and a half. Then, for two years, he had charge of construction on the Union Pacific Railroad. After dis- continuing his connection with this road, he located at Muscotah, Atch- ison Co., Kas., where he was engaged in drug business for two years. In 1871, he came to Wisconsin, and has been connected with the Wis- consin Central Railway Company ever since, being now the oldest en- gineer in service of that company. Mr. Guy was married, in Providence, Ill., in March, 1880, to Josephine Pomeroy, a native of Ohio.

JOIIN T. HANSON, merchant, Stevens Point, was born at Pond Lake, Wis., Nov. 8, 1850; lived there until he was nearly eight years of age, when his father, Christian Hanson, came with his family to the town of Iola, Waupaca Co. When John T. was seventeen years of age, he went to Waupaca and was employed as a clerk there until 1871; then he came to Stevens Point and clerked for Hoeffler & Andrae until 1874,

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afterward with G. F. Andrae until August, 1877, when he engaged in general merchandising for himself. His brother, Hans Peter Hanson, is associated with him as a partner in the business. Mr. H. was married in the town of New Hope, Portage Co., Wis., Sept. 3, 1876, to Anna H., daughter of Ole Peterson, of Iola, Waupaca Co., Wis. She is a native of this State.

WILLIS W. HASELTINE, attorney, Stevens Point, was born in Brooklyn, Green Co., Wis., Aug. 17, 1854; lived there until he was eleven years of age, afterward at Evansville, Rock Co. He spent four years in Montana, Dakota and British America, then returned to Wis- consin and entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin, graduating with the class of 1877. lle then came to Stevens Point and engaged in practice of his profession, and has remained here ever since, most of the time associated with his present partner, J. O. Raymond. Mr. Haseltine was married in this city, March 25, 1879, to Miss Eva M., daughter of Matthew Wadleigh, of Stevens Point. She was born here.

RALPH HARVEY, engineer in Herren & Wadleigh's planing mill, Stevens Point. Mr. H. first settled in Stevens Point, Wis., in the Fall of 1855; he has made engineering and machinist his business since he settled there. He was born in Castle Dunnington, Eng., July 4, 1821. He was married in Stevens Point, in 1867 ; his wife's maiden name was Catherine McShine. She was born in Ireland, June, 1837. They have six children, named Francis, Albert G., Hiram C., William H., Catherine and Grace.

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MAJ. E. R. HERREN, of the firm of Herren & Wadleigh, proprie- tors of planing mill, and lumbermen, Stevens Point. Was born in the town of Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Dec. 22, 1838 ; resided there until 1852, when he came to Beloit, Wis., with his parents; after remain- ing there four years returned to Ohioand spent one year, and in 1858, he came to Wisconsin again, and resided at Kilbourn City and Iron Ridge until April 1861, when he enlisted in Co. D, 4th Wis. V. I., being com- missioned second lieutenant of his company. Was in all engagements of his regiment until he was wounded and lost his right leg at Port Hud- son, May 27, 1863. He was captain of his company at the time he was discharged from the service, Nov. 20, 1863. After leaving the army he engaged in mercantile business at Kilbourn City ; remained there three years and then went to Davenport, Iowa, and was in the dry goods busi- ness in that city for two years and a half. In the Fall of 1871, he went to Chicago, and was in the sash, door and blind business until the Spring of 1873, then he came to Stevens Point. In the Fall of 1874, he built the planing mill which he and Mr. Wadleigh now own and operate. Mr. Ilenry Whitney was in partnership with him until Jan. 1, 1878, when he purchased Mr. Whitney's interest and conducted the business without a partner until June 1, 1879, when the present partnership with Mathew Wadleigh was formed. Major llerren was married in Roches- ter, N. Y., Dec. 14, 1871, to Anna A. Yeomans, a native of that city. They have three children, Francis B., Anna Louise and Edith M.

CONSTANTINE HEIL, harness maker, Stevens Point, dealer in harness, leather and shoe findings. He first settled at Marathon City, Wis., in 1857, and followed lumbering and logging ; he remained there until 1864, then enlisted in Co. K, 17th Reg. Wis. V. I., Irish Brigade, and served one year. Mustered out at Madison, July 2, 1865, when he returned to Marathon City and lived about two months. Being out of health he went to Stevens Point, where he soon began his present trade, he having learned his trade at Pittsburgh, Pa., before coming to Wisconsin, spending four years in the business. In 1873 he went into business for himself. He also had an interest in a tannery, which, be- ing burned down, put him to considerable loss. He was born in Rod- aman, Germany, Aug. 17, 1836. He was married, April 3, 1866, at Stev- ens Point, to Miss Charlotte Kohlenger. She was born in Bavaria. They have seven children-Henry, Annie, Katie, Lizzie, Lottie, Joseph C. and Mary.

EDMUND J. HILDRETH, of the firm of E. M. Copps & Co., proprietors of planing mill, Stevens Point, was born in Starksboro, Vt., May 3, 1830, but was reared in Malone, Franklin Co., N. Y., and was a resident of the latter place until 1872, when he came to Menominee, Mich. In November, 1880, he removed his family from Menominee to Stevens Point, having become interested in business here prior to that time. He was married in Chateaugay, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1854, to Elizabeth M. Copps, a native of that place. They have three children-Lizzie B. (now Mrs. H. E. Martin, of Menominee, Mich.), Leslie E. and An- nie B.

HENRY HOEFFLER, merchant, Stevens Point, was born at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Oct. 3, 1830 ; came to New York City in 1851 ; lived there until he came to Stevens Point in April, 1856. For two years after coming here he was employed in saw-mills, and afterward was clerking in store until 1866. In the Fall of that year, he commenced business for himself. From 1870 to 1874, G. F. Andrae was associated with him; since then, he has conducted his business without a partner. In 1874, he erected the elegant and substantial store which he now oc- cupies. Mr. Hoeffler gives employment to four clerks, and his annnal sales amount to about $60,000. He deals in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes and general merchandise.

NICHOLAS JACOBS, proprietor of the Jacobs House, Stevens Point, built the Jacobs House in 1873, but had been in the hotel busi- ness for the four previous years, in what was called the Jacobs House, on Main street. Mr. Jacobs was born in Prussia, April 21, 1840, and was married in the town of Sharon, Portage Co., Wis., June 23, 1868, to Kathrina Gross, who was born in Lorraine, France. They have five children-Peter, Nicholas, Jr., Philip, Katie and Christina. Mr. Jacobs has been Alderman of the Second Ward for two years.

JOHN O. JOHNSEN, Mayor, and proprietor of general supply store, Stevens Point, was born in Hanover, Germany, Oct. 19, 1831 ; came to America in 1845. Worked in New York City until late in the Summer of 1849, commencing work there for $3 per month. In 1849, he went to New Orleans, where he remained a few months, when he started for the gold regions of the far West. Remained five months at Panama ; was steward in a hotel at that place. Made five trips on a steamboat from Panama to San Francisco, being steward of the "Colum- bus," one of the Pacific Mail line. From 1850 to 1857, he was in the gold regions. In April, 1857, he came to Stevens Point; was engaged in lumbering about two years. During the late rebellion, Mr. Johnsen

served nearly four years in the army. He enlisted in Co. H, 6th Wis. Vol. Inf .; afterward served in the 45th Wis. Vol. Inf., and was commis- sioned captain of Co. H of that regiment. He was in all engagements which hisregiment participated in. Was wounded twice at Gettysburg and taken prisoner, but escaped after about three days' captivity. He was discharged at Nashville, Tenn., July 17, 1865, and finally mustered out, Nov, 2, 1865. After spending a few months prospecting in Kansas, he returned to Stevens Point and was engaged in lumbering for a period of two or three years. Then he engaged in the feed business, which he has continned ever since, now dealing in general supplies. He has been City Marshal and Alderman, now serving as Mayor. Mr. Johnsen was married at Stevens Point, in 1857, to Augusta Zahn. She was born in Prussia. They have seven children living - Charles, Victor, August, Jennie, Otto, Louis and Wilhelmina. They have lost one daughter, Emma.

D. LLOYD JONES, attorney, Stevens Point. Was born in Den- bighshire, Wales, Oct. 9, 1841. Came to America, in June, 1848. Dur- ing the late rebellion he entered the army, serving from December, 1861, until August, 1865, in the 16th Wis. V. I. He entered the service as a private, was promoted to second lieutenant of Co. C, and afterward ad- jutant of his regiment. From Jan. 1, 1866, to Oct. 21, 1871, he was em- ployed in the office of State Treasurer at Madison. He had been ad- mitted to the Bar in June, 1871, and after leaving his position in the office of the Secretary of State, he came to Stevens Point and engaged in the practice of law, being associated with Gilbert L. Park until the lat- ter gentleman was elected Circuit Judge in 1875. Mr. Jones continued in practice alone until August, 1876, when he associated with him his present partner, Albert W. Sanborn. He is President of the Board of

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Aldermen now. May I. 1867, he was married to Ada E. Purple, a na- tive of Waukesha Co., Wis. They have two children, Gracie Purple and Chauncey Lloyd.

S. H. KARNER, lumber manufacturer, Stevens Point. Came to Wisconsin in June, 1856, and selecting a location, moved his family to Stevens Point in September of the same year. In 1858, he commenced mercantile business, continuing it until 1872. He has been engaged in the manufacture of lumber since 1873, and this year will eut about 6,- 000,000 feet. He employs twenty-five men for all the work, sawing, piling, etc. He built the mill in 1873. Mr. Karner was born in Eg- remont, Berkshire Co., Mass., Feb. 11, 1815, and spent two years in New York City prior to coming to Wisconsin. He was married in Egremont, Mass., Sept. 29, 1836, to Luey L. Truman, who was born in the town of Lee, Berkshire Co., Mass., March 23, 1815, but reared in Egremont, Mass. They have two children, Nellie M. (now Mrs. Nathaniel T. Kelly, of Wausau) and Sanford Eugene. Mr. Karner is a son of Pliny and Rhoda Noble Karner. Mrs. Karner is a daughter of Phæon and Eliza- beth Van Dousen Truman.

HON. J. R. KINGSBURY, County Judge, Stevens Point. Was born in Brewer, Me., Oct. 20, 1819. Was a resident of that State until he came to Stevens Point, in May, 1859. When he was an infant, his parents moved to Bradford, Me., where he was reared, and remained un- til he arrived at the age of twenty-seven years. He then went to Dex- ter, in the same State, and for three years clerked in a store. Afterward, for nine years prior to removal to Stevens Point, he was engaged in mer- cantile business for himself. He did not remove his family to Wiscon- sin until November, 1859. For about thirteen years, he carried on mer- cantile business here in partnership with Matthew Wadleigh. Also in- terested in lumbering for a few years during that period. He served several years as Alderman; was County Commissioner two years. In 1869, he was elected County Judge and served four years. In 1877. he was again elected to the same office, and re-elected in 1881. His first wife was Hannah Whitney. They were married at Dexter, Me., March 20, 1850. She died in Stevens Point, Oct. 5, 1863. Four children sur- vive her-Tina M., John J., Forrest W. and Edna A. The Judge's present wife, Susan D. Sylvester, was born at Green Bay, Wis. They were married in Grand Marsh, Adams Co., Wis., Feb. I, 1865. They have two sons, Walter L. and William E.

ALEXANDER KREMBS, hardware merchant, Stevens Point. Was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, March 14, 1840, and came to America, Oct, 29, 1856. He came to Wisconsin in November of the same year, and after spending a few weeks at Fond du Lac, came to Stevens Point. After three years residence at Stevens Point he was ab- sent three years, and then returning, has lived there ever since. In Jan- uary, 1863, he engaged in the hardware business with his brother Charles, under the firm name of C. Krembs & Bro. Charles Krembs died in Oc- tober, 1876, and Alexander Krembs still carries on the business. His sales amount to from $36,000 to $40,000 per annum, and employs on an average five men. Mr. Krembs was married in Milwaukee, July 9, 1872, to his present wife, Lizzie Biegler, who was born in Richfield, Washing- ton Co., Wis. They have four children-Fritz A. C., Emil A. C., Alex- ander and Anton. Mr. Krembs has been City Assessor one term, City Treasurer two terms, and Alderman of the First Ward two terms.

ADAM KUHL, brewer, Stevens Point. Came to Portage, Wis., in 1855, and from there to Stevens Point, where he has since lived with the exception of one year. He engaged in cabinet making and furni- ture business for eight years. then operated a grist mill at Palfreyville, thirty miles from Stevens Point, for one year. He established his brewery about fourteen years ago ; had a partner for two years, and since then has been alone. His average yearly manufacture is from 600 to 700 barrels of beer, sold exclusively in the home market of Stevens Point. He employs one man in the brewery beside himself and son. Mr. Kuhl was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Nov. 8, 1825, and married in Stevens Point, to his first wife, who died, leaving one son, Philip. He was married, Aug. 4, 1860, to his present wife, Christina Prell, who was born in Hamburg, Germany, Jan. 6, 1836. They have six children- Charles, Fredericka, Christina, Adam, Frederick, and Franeisea.

HENRY WILLIAM LEE, editor and proprietor of the Democrat, Stevens Point. Was born in London, England, March 3, 1836, and came direct to Wisconsin, via New Orleans, in 1850. IIe located in the town of Moundville, Marquette Co., living there about two years, remov- ing thence to Portage, residing there until 1856, when he engaged in farming in Douglas and Oxford, until the war broke out. In 1863, he was employed in the quartermaster's department of Missouri for about three months. At the close of his term of service he returned to Portage, where he resided until 1875, when he removed to Stevens Point. In 1867, he commenced reading law, and upon his admission to the Bar, began practice in Portage. Ile came to Stevens Point as attorney for the Winnebago Indians, to locate them on homesteads under the act of 1875. Mr. Lee has been engaged in general practice here ever since. In partnership with E. D. Glunow, and William Krembs, he established the Gazette, and in February, 1880, he established the Democrat. Mr. Lee has been a member of the School Board, was Justice of the Peace

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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