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 52

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


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A Juvenile Temple was instituted May 3, 1877, by Miss L. J. Robinson. Eddie Seymour was the first C. T .; Effie Morse, V. T., and Mollie Buckwalter, R. S.


Up to 1877, as many as thirty different steamers had run on the river to the Falls.


The grist-mill belonging to H. S. Allen was burned in May, 1877, entailing a loss of $25,000.


A party of explorers from Madison, J. D. Butler and others, found a number of copper implements, tomahawks, spears, arrow-heads, etc., with fifty copper beads.


The O'Toole farm was purchased by the Supervisors in June, 1877, for $2,000, as a poor-farm.


The West Wisconsin Railroad was placed in the hands of a receiver, June 11, 1877. W. H. Ferry was the receiver.


In the Spring of 1877, great excitement prevailed at the Falls and on the river in relation to the operations of the Beef Slough Company. Public meetings were held and steps taken to protect the lumbering interest.


The Chippewa Boom and Rafting Company was organ- ized in October, 1877.


The first meeting held to organize an Agricultural So- ciety was on the 14th of November, 1877. Col. G. C. Ginty called the meeting to order. Capt. Wilson Hopkins, of Eagle Prairie, was chosen chairman. and T. J. Cunning- ham, secretary. A committee headed by Col. Ginty was appointed on organization, to report at a subsequent meet- ing. The organization was completed on December 11. L. C. Stanley was elected president ; Wilson Hopkins, vice- president ; W. B. Bartlett, treasurer; and H. C. McRae, secretary, with a board of trustees.


A Temple of Honor was instituted December 11, 1877. John A. McRae was W. C. T. There were thirty-seven charter members.


During the month of June, 1878, there was quite an In- dian scare in the valley. A wild rumor that the Chippewas and Sioux had united to exterminate the white settlers of the valley was caused by the frequent meetings in war- paint and feathers to enjoy a new dance which had been introduced by a Cheyenne squaw on a visit.


The firemen went on an excursion to a tournament in Chicago, taking along the Chippewa Band, which had sev- enteen pieces, under the leadership of Fred Bonnell. This was early in December, 1878.


There came very near being a lynching in December, 1878. Frank Goodhue, an inoffensive young man, was foully murdered for $100, which he had in his pocket. Charles W. Chase was arrested coming to the Falls. A crowd gathered, took him from the jail, put a rope around his neck, but in the darkness he escaped, was recaptured,


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and jailed in Eau Claire ; and finally tried, found guilty, and sentenced to Waupun for life, narrowly escaping death from a mob the second time.


The Mechanics' Protective Association was formed Au- gust 27, 1879. A. R. McDonald, president ; George Shan- non, secretary ; A. H. Cowles, treasurer.


A public meeting was held on the 16th of February, 1880, to confer with a delegation from Eau Claire in the lumber interest. The leading citizens took part, and a gen- eral feeling was manifested that the two cities particularly should act in harmony in the management and develop- ment of the lumber business, and that no projects inimical to the prosperity of any location should be permitted.


There was a great flood on Duncan Creek, March 27, 1880. This was a local affair, but it carried down several bridges and two dams. Among these were the Glen Flour Mill Bridge, Bender's Bridge, McRae & Co.'s dam, and the one at the mouth of the creek that carried the machine shop. The loss to the city was $1.500, to individuals much more.


On the 8th of May, 1880, the bridge at the mouth of the Yellow River was carried away by a jam of logs. It was. built in 1873, by the towns of Anson and Sigel, at a cost of $29.000.


Another freshet on Duncan Creek occurred on the 4th and 5th of June, 1880. Mills were damaged, new channels cut, notably one near Mr. Allen's house, which left an un- sightly cut with bare and jagged rocks. Dams, and even houses, were carried down stream, sweeping away the iron bridge on Central street, and leaving huge islands of gravel in mid-stream at several points. The damage was estimated at $20,000.


May 13, 1880, Gate City Council of Templars was formed. C. of C., J. A. Hamilton; Recorder, Andreas Sherry.


On the 11th of June, 1880, the Chippewa got on its pe- riodical and resistless rise. Following an unusual amount of rain, the volume of water increased, and on the 12th, a jam of logs which had accumulated four miles above the falls, gave way and came thundering down, the river was a surging, tumbling, struggling mass of logs. Some time in the forenoon the logs all got by. About noon another rush came from a jam on the Yellow River. The river rose to sixteen feet above low water; at dark the river had risen two feet more. The rushing, maddened torrent was awful in its terrifying grandeur. About 10 o'clock at night the upper bridge could stand the pressure no longer and gave way. The collision against the lower bridge reverberated through the town, above the turmoil and roar of the surging waters. A few moments of awful suspense, and the center spans began to sway and surge and groan, and soon gave way, leaving the two western spans standing. These started to join their companions at 8 o'clock on Sunday morning. The other span stood fast until Monday, when that too joined the procession in its aqueous march to the Sea. That day a re-enforcement of logs from Little Falls Dam came down. The Chippewa Lumbering and Boom Com- pany's logs and works accepted the inevitable and were swept down with the current. The buildings near the river south of Bridge street were in great danger of being washed away.


A large force of men were set to work with brush, sand- bags, and all available appliances, and it was not until after forty hours' labor that the danger was passed. By Monday afternoon, the waters began to subside, having been up twenty-four feet. The Chippewa I .. & B. Co. had 40,000,- ooo and lost 25,000,000. It cost $10,000 to put the mill running again. The loss on bridges was $60,000. Fortu- nately, no lives were lost.


July 15, 1880, P. M. Purtell, of Milwaukee, received the contract for rebuilding the lower Chippewa bridge, for $10,848.


J. W. Howieson was awarded the contract for replacing the Spring street bridge across Duncan Creek. .


After the flood, a free ferry was started, but it was made a toll ferry on the 15th of July.


A new free ferry was put on higher up the river on Au- gust 6th.


A connection was made with the Wisconsin Central at Abbotsford, November 22, 1880, and regular trains began running between St. Paul and Milwaukee via Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.


Decoration Day, May 30, 1881, was observed with more than usual preparation. Gen. Sheridan was present, Gen. W. D. Whipple, and other distinguished guests. Hollon Richardson was chief marshal ; Lt .- Gov. Bingham, orator ; Rev. Dr. Goldsmith, chaplain.


BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.


H. S. ALLEN, Chippewa Falls, was born in Chelsea, Orange Co., Vt., Sept. 18, 1806, living there until 1832. In May of that year, he removed to Petersburg, Ill. In 1833. he went to Galena, and July 4, 1834. he left there on a keel-boat, and poled it all the way up to the mouth of the Menomonee River, and went to logging in Wisconsin; remained at Menomonee, and in that vicinity, engaged in manufacturing lumber until 1846, when he came to Chippewa Falls and engaged in same business, which he continued until the Fall of 1869 ; continued to do more or less lumbering nntil 1879. Mr. Allen entered the first land here, laid out the town, built the first grist-mill, first flouring-mill, opened the first farm in this vicinity, and has always been prominently identified with the various business interests of this place. For many years he carried on mercantile business in connection with his other enterprises. Mr. Allen was married in 1839. to Mary DeMarie. They have four sons and two daughters.


JOHN D. APMANN, saloon, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in the Fall of 1865, located at Chippewa Falls, and commenced saloon and bakery in partnership with Joseph Muckenhausen. They continned together, for two years ; then he was associated with Fred Marx, for one year; afterwards engaged with "Simon Traeger," for one year ; since then he has been alone. Born in Germany, 1833; came to America in 1855, and farmed in Iowa and Minnesota ; married at Chippewa Falls, Oct. 4, 1869, to Amelia Hering, born in Germany. They have two children-Amelia P. and Carl F.


E. De F. BARNETT, cashier of Seymour's Bank, a son of Joel Barnett, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1852. They located in St. Croix County, where he resided until 1871, when he came to Chippewa Falls. After coming here, he was for one year enga- ged in insurance business. He then entered the banking-house of D. E. Seymour, as book-keeper, which position he held until he was appointed cashier of the same institution, Aug. 1, 18So. He was mar- ried in Chippewa Falls, May 27, 1875, to Marietta Rogers. She was born in Madison, Dane Co., Wis. They have one child- Ella Mary, born Oct. 22, 1879. Mr. Barnett's parents still reside in St. Croix County.


J. D. BARNETT, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1854. His father, Joel Barnett, settled with his family in Kinnickkinnick, St. Croix Co., having previously lived at Cottage Grove, in Minnesota, for two years. In May, 1871, J. D. came from St. Croix County to Chippewa Falls; opened an insurance office here; conducted that business for one year, then became cashier of D. E. Seymour's bank ; remained in that position until August, ISSo, when he became connected with the Mississippi Logging Company, taking charge of the buying and driving of logs at this point. He was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1845; married at River Falls, Wis., Dec. 13 1871, to Mary. daughter of Hon. B. C. Cox, an early settler of St. Croix County. She is a native of Ohio. They have three children - Charles Dwight, Marga- ret Adelle and Mary Amelia. Mr. Barnett was City Assessor, one year. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M. Blue Lodge, Chapter and Com- mandery. Aug. 22, 1864, he enlisted in Co. A. 44th Wis. V. I .; served in the Army of the Cumberland, until he was mustered out, July 4, 1865.


ANDREW J. BATE, with the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company, was born in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 27. 1842; lived in Massachusetts until he came to Madison, Wis., in 1868; remained there about six months, Then came to Chippewa Falls. He was employed as book-keeper and salesman in mercantile business for about five years ; was a member of the police force for three years, Chief of Police a portion of the time. Since the Spring of 1880, he has been employed in the office of the Chip- pewa Lumber & Boom Company. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I


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3d Mass. V. I .; served three months in that regiment, and re-enlisted in Co. C, 20th Mass. V. I., and served until December, 1864. After leav- ing the army, he returned to Massachusetts, and remained there until he came to Wisconsin. He was married in Chippewa Falls, Jan. - , 1870, to Florence B., daughter of Charles B. and Thersa A. (Bell) Chapman. She was born in Toronto, Canada. They have one son, Charles Cole- man.


ANTOIN BERG, contractor of lath-mill, Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1869; located at Lafayette, Chippewa Co., and was employed in a saw-mill there four years, then went to Badger's Mill, Wis., running lath mill for six years; came to Chippewa Falls in 18So, and engaged in present business. Mill cuts from 110,000 to 120,000 lath per day of twenty-two hours. Is also contractor of picket-mill of C. L. & B. Co., which has a daily capacity of 2,000 to 3,000 pickets. He employs twenty-seven men in both mills. Was born in Norway, Aug. 18, 1842 ; married there, Sept. 5, 1869, to Margurite Olsen, a native of that country, who died at Chippewa Falls, May 12, 1880. Has three living children-Henry, Antoin and Ovidee, and two deceased.


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HON. J. M. BINGHAM, lawyer, Chippewa Falls, came to Palmyra in the Summer of 1854, and lived there until 1871, when he came to Chippewa Falls. He commenced the practice of law in 1856, and has continued it ever since. He was married Dec. 31, 1856, in Lester, Liv- ingston Co., N. Y., to a native of that place-Justina M. Dwight, a daughter of Dr. William C. Dwight, of Moscow, N. Y. They have three children-Clifford Dwight, Walter Percy and Catherine Isabella. During Mr. Bingham's residence in Wisconsin, he has been prominently identified with local and State affairs. At the present time (1881) he is Lieutenant-Governor of the State. His abilities are of a high order, known to be a man of unquestioned integrity, and capable of filling the responsible positions of his country with honor and credit.


PETER BERGEVIN, City Treasurer, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin, May 3, 1866 ; located in this place, and was engaged in clerk- ing in mercantile business up to 1874; was elected City Treasurer in that year; re-elected in 1875; then up to 1880, was employed in lum- bering on his own account. Was re-elected City Treasurer, April 6, 1881. Born in Canada, April 14, 1840 ; came to America, 1865; was in Minnesota for one year. Married in Chippewa Falls, April 19. 1869. 10 Celind Billiard; born in Upper Canada. They have four children- Frank, Orelia, Albina and Edward ; two deceased.


BARNARD BIBEAU, saloon, Chippewa Falls, came to Wiscon- sin in 1867, and located at La Crosse; was employed at lumbering two years ; came to Chippewa Falls in 1869, and worked in the woods five years. He commenced present business March 13, 1878 ; was born in Canada, Jan. 30, 1849, and previous to coming to Wisconsin was en- gaged at farming there.


DAVID BLAIR, proprietor " Eagle Point " saloon, came to Wis- consin in 1867; located at Chippewa Falls, and was engaged for thir- teen years in saw-mill, rafting, farming, etc. Commenced present busi- ness April 1, 1881. Born in Quebec, Canada, July 22, 1853; came to the United States in 1867. Married at Chippewa Falls, Oct. 6, 1877, to Anna Myrtle, who was born in Canada. They have one child, aged two and a half years.


JAMES A. BLAKE, filer Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1865; located at La Crosse, where he was in business with Martin Jefferson for a year, and in the woods six months. Then went to the pineries on Black River for seven months, and was rafting on that river for a short time; went to Eau Claire in 1868; was employed two months in saw-mill ; engaged build- ing a dam on river near Alma, and rafting. Then went to Eau Claire in mills, sawing and filing for twelve years. Came to Chippewa Falls in May, 1881, and engaged in present capacity. Born in West Virginia, Oct. 5, 1845 ; enlisted in 1863, in 3d W. Va. C., and served until the close of the war, principally under Gen. Sheridan. Married at Eau Claire, July 4, 1871, to Jennie Hill, who was born at Milltown, Me. They have four children-Marietta E., Annie E., Edna M. and Anna M.


AMEDE BONCHER, proprietor Woodman's Home (hotel), Chip- pewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1874; located at Chippewa Falls ; employed in woods for some years, and for four years as foreman of log- ging camp. Commenced present business June 23, 18SI. Was born in Canada in December, 1849 ; came to the United States in 1868, and was employed in various capacities in the State of Vermont. Married in Chippewa Falls, May 5, 1881, to Mary Hebart, a native of that place.


FRANK BONVILLE, lumbering and farming, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1854 ; located at this place, and engaged in the lumbering business, and also farming; owns two farms in Chippewa County, comprising 340 acres, 185 improved. Born in Canada in 1828 ; employed in farming and in woods some years; came to the United States in 1851 ; lived in the State of Maine three years, and was em- ployed in various capacities. Married in Quebec, Canada, in July, 1858, to Mary Blair. They have five children-Mary, Milleny, Louisa, Joseph and Frank.


W. A. BOUTELLE, millinery, fancy goods and dress-making, Chip- pewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in March, 1877, and located at this place, engaging in present business; was born in Canada, 1836; came to the United States in 1856; was in Manchester, N. H., clerking, for two years ; was in Vermont for four years; was in business as blacksmith in California four years ; then went to Vermont in 1868, in fancy goods and millinery business up to June, IS76; married at Montpellier, Vt. 1860; wife deceased. They had one child, Hattie ; married again in Fall of 1869, to Selina Philbrook, born in Vermont ; have two children-Gertrude and Alice.


J. C. BRONSKY, merchant, Chippewa Falls, was born in Bohemia, July 25, 1851 ; came with his parents to America, in 1852; lived in Ra- cine, Wis., one year, then in Winona, Minn., until 1871, then he came to Portage, Wis .; resided there until 1873, then came to Chippewa Falls, engaged in the mercantile business ever since he came here-first seven years, in partnership with W. T. Dalton ; since then, alone in business. He was married in Chippewa Falls, in April, 1877, to Anna W. Cum- mings, daughter of M. J. Cummings, of this place. She was born at Fox Lake, Dodge Co., Wis. They have three children-Lucy Mary, John Joseph and Amelia Mary. Mr. Bronsky is a member of the St. Joseph's Benevolent Society.


ALANSON C. BRUCE, dealer in pine lands, Chippewa Falls, was born in the town of Newark, Caledonia Co., Vt., June 28, 1847, When he was thirteen years old, he went to the town of Industry. Franklin Co., Maine. That was his home until he came to Eau Claire, Wis., in 1870. Lived there until the Fall of 18;6, when he came to Chippewa Falls. He has been engaged in dealing in pine lands ever since he came to Wisconsin, and for about some time also interested in logging operations. He was married in Eau Claire, April 13, 1873, to Mary E. Manter. She was born in New Vineyard, Franklin Co., Maine.


DANIEL BUCHANAN, JR .. lawyer, Chippewa Falls, was born in Ft. Winnebago, Columbia Co., Wis., July 1I, IS51, and lived there until 1860, when he moved to Fox Lake, Dodge County, where he resided until 1865, when he went to Rio, Columbia County, and in April, 1873, came from there to Eau Claire, and in March, 1877, from the latter place to Chippewa Falls. He attended Wisconsin University for two years. graduating from the law department of that institution, and was ad- mitted to the Bar in June, 1872. He taught school during the Winter of 1872-3, and commenced practice with Bartlett & Hayden, of Eau


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Claire, continuing with thein for four years. Ile has been in practice over eight years.


FRANK M. BUZZELL, merchant, Chippewa Falls, was born in the town of Shalersville, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1844; came to Wisconsin in 1846 ; located in what is now Green Lake County (then Marquette County) ; lived there until 1865 ; then came to Chippewa Falls ; engaged in farming in the town of Eagle Point, until 1877. In the Fall of 1879, he engaged in mercantile business, in partnership with F. M. Clough, and they still continue together. July 20, 1867, he was married in Chip- pewa Falls, to Thurza, daughter of Charles B. Coleman. She was born in the State of New York. They have three children-Eva, Ada, and an infant son.


GUS. CAESAR, dealer in jewelry, clocks, watches, silver and plated ware, etc., Chipp. wa Falls, was born in Sweden, Feb. 20, 1845 ; came to America, March 28, 1869; was located at Stillwater, Minn., for one year prior to coming to Chippewa Falls, March 20, 1870. He was married at Swede Lake, near Taylor's Falls, Minn., Feb, 18, 1870, to Christina Danielson, a native of Sweden. They have three children living-Jen- nie, Ernst and Amanda ; lost one son, Charles, who died Nov. 7. 1877, aged five years. Mr. Caesar is a member of A. F. & A. M., Blue Lodge and Chapter, and of I. O. O. F., subordinate lodge and encampment.


OTIS E. CARD, assistant millwright Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1864, and located in Anson ; was employed at teaming and running ferry-boat for three years, then in farming for two years, at Eagle Point ; came to Chippewa Falls in 1869, and has been engaged in present capacity since 1870; was born in Broome County, N. Y., in 1842, first business experiences were in farming and milling there ; married at Chippewa Falls, in Fall of 1866, to Lucy J. Sheldon, born in this State. They have three children -- Allyda, Edward and Charles.


JAMES CARROLL, filer Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1859, and located at this place ; was gang sawyer in present mill for seven years, and has been engaged as filer some fifteen years ; some of this time assisted in pier and boom building ; was born in St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada, Dec. 26, 1833 ; left there with parents, at two years of age, and resided at Ottawa, Canada; was engaged as sawyer in mill for four years; came to United States in 1859; married in Eau Claire, Ang. 15, 1860, to Mary H. Don- aldson, born in Canada. They have ten children-Roger, cook for C. L. & B. Co .; James, employed in the mill; John, Thomas W., Jennie, Annie, Ida, Lottie, Winnifred and Frances.


PRONE CARTER, contractor and builder, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1866, located at this place, and was employed in the woods one Winter, then commenced in present business ; has built some of the prominent business blocks and residences in this city ; was Alder- man of the Third Ward for the year 1877; born in Canada, Sept. 15, 1847; learned carpentering, etc., there ; came to the United States in 1866; married at Chippewa Falls, Oct. 11, 1870, to Margaret Allard, born in Canada. They have four children-Joseph, Josephine, Marga- ret and Charles.


TRACY MORGAN CARY, assistant cashier First National Bank, Chippewa Falls, was born in Binghamton, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1854, and came this place Oct. 4, 1873, to accept a position in the First National Bank, with which institution he has been connected ever since. He was married in Chippewa Falls, Sept. 26, 1877, to Mary Gertrude Crut- tenden, who was born in Morris, Otsego Co., N. Y. They have one child Clara Maria. Mr. Cary is a member of the Temple of Honor.


JOSEPH S. CHEVINGNY, contractor and builder, came to Wis- consin in December, 1880, and located at this place. Has been en- gaged in present capacity since. Born in Canada, May 22, 1851 ; resided with father and assisted him in farming. Married in Canada, July 15, 1871, tu Zellie Kissel, who was born in Canada. Came to United States in 1872 and was in State of Massachusetts for seven years, engaged in building and contracting. Then traveled through Western States for one year. They have one child, Arthur, aged nine years.


TIMOTHY CHERRIER, merchant, Chippewa Falls, was born in Prairie du Chien, Wis., July 18, 1836. Lived there until 1864, when he came to Chippewa Falls. Was employed in the mills for five years. He then worked as scaler, etc., in the woods for about four years ; carried on liquor business for several years, and in 1878 engaged in mercantile business with his present partner, Joseph Mandelert. Mr. Cherrier was married in Prairie du Chien, Dec. 11, 1858, to Lucy Larivier, also a na- tive of Prairie du Chien. They have nine children-Charles, Timothy, Alice, Louis, John, Frank, l'eter and Emily. Mr. C. is vice-president of the Society of St. John the Baptist.


FRANCIS M. CLOUGII, merchant, Chippewa Falls, was born in Homer, Cortland Co., N. V., Aug. 27, 1843. When he was six years of age his mother died, and he came with an uncle to Walworth County, where he lived until 1855. Ile then came to Sparta aud remained there until 1859. At that time he went to Tully, Onondaga Co., N. Y., and resided until Sept. 17, 1861, when he cnlisted in Co. C, 75th N. Y. V. I. Ile participated in all engagements of his regiment, and was mustered


out Sept. 24, 1865. After leaving the army, he came to Sparta again, resided there and in that vicinity until 1870, then came to Chippewa Falls, where he was employed as a clerk until October, 1879, when he commenced business for himself, in partnership with Frank M. Buzzell, who is still associated with him. He was married in Sparta to Miss D. Gilbert, who died in June, 1870, leaving one child, Hettie A. His pres- ent wife was Annabel Phillips, a native of Freeport, Ill. They were married in Chippewa Falls, Oct. 15, 1879. Mr. C. is a member of A. F. & A. M. His father, John G. Clough, is now a resident of Rice Lake Barron Co., Wis.


W. H. CLIFTON, saloon, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1876, and located in Eau Claire. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1877, and was employed some eighteen months in Central Hotel. Commenced present business May 1, 1879. Is drum major of Pioneer Brass Band, Chippewa Falls, and also of Eau Claire Brass Band. Born in Lowell, Mass., Oct. 10, 1847. Married in Providence, R. L., Nov. 11, 1869, to Kate Almy, who was born in Tiverton, R. I. They have one child, William A., seven years old.




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