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De Veauxelle D. Logan, D. D. S., who has been an active dental practitioner in Milwaukee since 1902, was born in Parkers- burg, W. Va., Sept. 20, 1880, son of Albert and Maria Lyda Logan. The father was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., and the mother in Fairmont in the same state. Albert Logan, the father, was a book- keeper and general office man in the office of his father, who dealt in lumber and tobacco. The father died in 1893, and three years later the widow came to Milwaukee and is now making her home with Dr. Logan, one of her three sons. A great uncle of Dr. Logan, Henry Logan by name, was a prominent lumber and tobacco mer- chant of Parkersburg and was known throughout the state as a philanthropist. Dr. Logan attended the graded schools of Parkers- burg, and the high schools of that city, Indianapolis and Jefferson City, Mo. His professional training was received in the dental department of the Milwaukee Medical School, and the faculty of that institution granted him the degree of Doctor of Dental Science in 1902. Before his graduation he was associated with Dr. Rupert, but after he had obtained his degree he opened his own office and has ever since been most successful in the conduct of it. He is abso- lutely independent of party affiliations in political matters, pre- ferring to use his own judgment in exercising his franchise rather than be bound by party ties. While a student he became a member of the Psi Omega dental fraternity, and this is his only fraternal relationship. In a social way he is identified with the Calumet Club. On Feb. 6, 1904, Dr. Logan was united in marriage to Miss Frances Wolfgram, a daughter of F. W. and Clara Wolfgram, of Milwaukee. Mrs. Wolfgram is deceased, but he is still a respected resident of the city. To Dr. and Mrs. Logan has been born one son, Robert McLennen.
Carl M. Marcan, D. D. S., one of the younger generation of dentists of the city, and a member of the faculty of the dental de- partment of Marquette University, is a native of the Badger state. He is a son of John D. and Anna (von Markreiter) Marcan, both natives of Germany, the birth of the former having occurred in 1847 and the latter in 1854. Dr. Marcan's birthday occurred on March 29, 1883, at Chippewa Falls, Wis. The father first came to New York in 1873, and later located in Wisconsin. He returned to Germany to be married, but again came to this country and settled in Milwaukee. For more than twenty years now he has been associated with the Miller Brewing Company as a local agent in Milwaukee. Two daughters and a son were the issue of his marriage. Olga, the eldest, is now in Germany studying, and Camilla is also pursuing musical studies at the Wisconsin Con- servatory in Milwaukee. Both parents are members of the Catholic church. Dr. Marcan's primary education was obtained in the parochial schools of Dubuque, Ia., and after he had completed his course there he studied for a year in Germany. For two years fol- lowing he was a student at Lawrence University at Appleton, Wis., and then matriculated at Marquette University in the dental de- partment. In June, 1908, the faculty of the latter institution granted
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him the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, and immediately after graduation he opened an office at 2630 Vliet street for the practice of his profession. His many admirable qualities and his inherent technical skill brought him many patients, and the number has been increasing each month. As a recognition of his standing as a student he has been made one of the demonstrators in the dental department of his alma mater. Dr. Marcan exercises his right of suffrage unhampered by party affiliation, believing that independ- ence in political matters makes for the best government. He is a devout communicant of the Roman Catholic church, and fraternally is identified with the Psi Omega dental fraternity, of which he be- came a member while a student.
William L. Neubert, D. D. S., a young dentist of the Cream City, was born in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 5, 1878, a son of Albert August Heinrich and Pauline (Dorther) Neubert. The father was born in Germany in 1841, and the mother in the same country in 1848. Albert Neubert, for many years a German naval officer, re- tired from active duty after serving his country nearly fifty years. His wife died on Dec. 3, 1902, leaving beside her husband five children. Dr. Neubert received his educational advantages in the Prince Henry gymnasium in Berlin, and was there graduated in 1897. Shortly afterward he came to Milwaukee and matriculated in the dental department of Marquette University, and in 1902 the faculty of that institution granted him the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Ever since he took out his naturalization papers he has been allied with the Republican party, and has always voted that ticket. Fraternally and professionally Dr. Neubert is allied with the Southern Wisconsin Dental Association, the Psi Omega dental fraternity, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Equit- able Fraternal Union. Shortly after graduation Dr. Neubert went to Kansas and became a registered dentist in that state. On Aug. 18, 1903. he was united in marriage to Miss Julia Marie Meinecke, a daughter of Gerhardt and Carrie (Wellaur) Meinecke, of Mil- waukee. Two sons were born to this union, Albert Daniel and Wil- liam Gerhardt.
Robert A. Burg, D. D. S., a prominent young dentist of Mil- waukee, is a native of this city, where he was born on Jan. 8, 1884. He is a son of John and Mary (Purtell) Burg, both of whom were born in Wisconsin. His paternal grandparents, Joseph and Sophia (Loffy) Burg, came to Wisconsin in early days from Germany. The grandfather died on Jan. 31, 1899, but the grandmother is still living, a respected resident of Waukesha county. He was a miller by vocation and founded the mill at Monches, Waukesha county, and in his spare time added to his income by following agricultural pursuits and dealing in horses. A brief review of the life of John Purtell the maternal grandfather, may be found in the sketch of Dr. Joseph A. Purtell. a son, elsewhere in this volume. Dr. Burg re- ceived his primary education in the schools at Monches, Wis. His professional training was received in the dental department of Mar- quette University, where he graduated in 1905. Since that time he
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has been most successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Milwaukee, his offices being located at 2905 Clybourn street. In political matters the Doctor is not allied with any one of the established parties, preferring to exercise his right of suffrage as his conscience and his judgment dictate. Like his ancestors on both sides he is a devout communicant of the Roman Catholic church. Fraternally he is associated with the Catholic Order of Foresters. Dr. Burg is still a young man and his many friends pre- dict for him a brilliant future in his chosen profession.
Edgar Morton Jones, D. D. S., professor of metallurgy in the dental department of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a practicing dentist of the city, was born in Waupun, Wis., on Sept. 9, 1880, a son of Edgar and Emma (Baldwin) Jones. The father was born in Waukesha county, Wis., in 1853, and the mother in Waupun in 1858. The paternal grandfather, William M. Jones, was born in Peekskill, N. Y., in 1822, and his wife, Evangeline Herrick, in Pennsylvania. He passed away in 1889 and she died two years later. The maternal grandfather, B. B. Baldwin, was a pioneer of Waupun and served several terms as justice of the peace in that city. During the Civil war he was a member of one of the regi- ments sent from Wisconsin to suppress the Rebellion. Edgar Jones was a molder by vocation, and learned the trade from his father, who was engaged in it all his active life. Dr. Jones attended the public and high schools of Waupun and then took a course in the Wayland Academy of Beaver Dam, Wis. When he had graduated there he came to Milwaukee and entered the dental department of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, whence he was graduated in 1903. After a year and a half spent in the successful practice of his profession in a small village in the state he returned to Mil- waukee and opened an office for the practice of his profession. At the same time he accepted the chair of metallurgy in his alma mater, and is now serving his third year as the head of that depart- ment. His ability and courteous manner have won him the respect of the students and the confidence of his patients, the number of which has increased each year since he engaged in his present oc- cupation. In politics he is a stanch adherent of the principles pro- mulgated by the Republican party, but has never sought public of- fice. In religious matters he is identified with the English Luther- an church and professionally is prominent in the North Side Dental Society. On Dec. 22, 1904, Dr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Ida Frieschmidt, a Milwaukee lady, the daughter of Herman and Marie ( Krahn) Frieschmidt. They have no children.
Andrew Jacob Kuhnmuench, D. D. S., a member of the faculty of the dental department of Marquette University and also engaged in the practice of his profession, is a son of Charles and Margaret (Zimmerman) Kuhnmuench, and was born in Milwaukee on Oct. 20, 1879. The father was a native of Germany who came to Mil- waukee early in his life and was here married. He was en ex- tensive furniture dealer until his death. The mother was born in Milwaukee, and is a daughter of the late Andrew Zimmerman, the
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first rope manufacturer in Milwaukee. He was a potent factor in the councils of the local Democracy and was a stanch member of the Catholic church. Dr. Kuhnmuench attended the public and parochial schools to obtain his preparatory education, and later took a course in the Spencerian Business College. For his technical education he went to Philadelphia and matriculated in the dental department of the University of Pennsylvania, not, however, until he had two years of practical work in his profession. On June 13, 1901, he received his certificate of graduation and the degree of Doc- tor of Dental Surgery and returned at once to Milwaukee to enter upon his professional career. That his knowledge of the art is recognized throughout the community is evident from the fact that he has been chosen by the directors of Marquette University to fill the chair of Pathology, Therapeutics and Materia Medica in that institution. In politics he is a stanch adherent of the principles of the Republican party, but has never had the leisure nor the inclina- tion to seek public office. He was reared in the Catholic faith, and ever since his confirmation has been a loyal communicant of that church. While a student he became a member of the Xi Psi Phi fra- ternity, a relation which has kept him in close touch with his class- mates ever since graduation. On Jan. 22, 1907, the doctor was united in marriage to Miss Barbara Bettinger, a daughter of John and Mary Bettinger, of Milwaukee. They have one child, Mary.
Willard B. Robinson, D. D. S., who for ten years has practiced dentistry in the city of Milwaukee, was born in Windsor, Dane county, Wis., on Dec. 31, 1871, a son of Barber and Mary (Lord) Robinson, the former of whom was born in New York in 1843 and the latter in Maine in 1850. Barber Robinson came to Arlington, Columbia county, Wis., with his parents, Barber and Lois (Shel- land) Robinson, and later to Dane county, where both died. John Lord, the maternal grandfather, and Abigail (Mason) Lord, his wife, were natives of Maine, who settled at Leeds. Mrs. Lord died in 1876 and her husband passed away fourteen years later. Barber Robinson, the father, was a farmer by vocation and a stanch mem- ber of the Congregational church. He is one who believes in exer- cising his religious views in his right of suffrage and always votes the Prohibition ticket. His wife died in 1890 and he now lives re- tired in Windsor. Dr. Robinson received his preparatory education in the public graded schools of Windsor and the Wisconsin Acad- emy at Madison, and at the latter institution received his certifi- cate of graduation in 1890. For some years he was engaged in various occupations to gain a livelihood and when he had accumu- lated a sufficient competence he matriculated in the dental depart- ment of Marquette University. In 1898 the faculty of the univer- sity granted him the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery and he at once entered upon the practic of his profession. He is not allied with any of the existing political parties, believing that the best government is to be obtained by the judicious exercise of his right of franchise rather than by the direction of party leaders. Profes- sionally he is identified with the Wisconsin State and the Milwau-
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kee County Dental societies and the Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica. Ever since his residence has been in Milwaukee he has been closely associated with the Grand Avenue Congregational church. On Oct. 16, 1898, Dr. Robinson was united in marriage to Miss Maud Tasse, of Milwaukee, a daughter of F. D. and Dellima ( Ju- neau ) Tasse. On the maternal side Mrs. Robinson is a descendant of a brother of Solomon Juneau, the founder of the city. To Dr. and Mrs. Robinson have been born two children, Clement Raymond and Eva Lillian.
George P. Brenner, D. D. S., who for nearly ten years has been one of the leading figures in odontological circles in Milwaukee, was born in the town of Polk, Washington county, Wis., on Feb. 17, 1876, a son of Philip and Barbara ( Mathes) Brenner, both of whom were born in the town of Polk, the father on Jan. 21, 1848, and the mother on Sept. 21, 1853. The paternal grandparents, Peter and Christina (Kissinger) Brenner, were both native Germans, the former having been born in Hessen-Darmstadt and the latter in Seltz, who came to Wisconsin before it had become a state and lo- cated on a farm. The maternal grandparents, George and Barbara (Reiss) Mathes, were also German immigrants, who lived the better part of their lives on a farm in Washington county. The father, Philip Brenner, was a farmer during his active business career, but of late years has made his residence in Milwaukee, having retired from active participation in business affairs. Both he and his wife are communicants of the Evangelical church. Their only son, Dr. George P. Brenner, was educated in the public schools of Washing- ton county and graduated at the West Bend high school in 1894, after having completed the prescribed four years' course in three years. For two years after he was engaged in pedagogic work in Polk township and then entered the dental department of Mar- quette University. Later before he had completed his course he went to Chicago and there, in 1899, he graduated at the College of Dental Surgery with the degree of Doctor of Dental Science. Imme- diately after the completion of his course he came to Milwaukee and began the practice of his profession, which at the present time is flourishing and lucrative. For two years Dr. Brenner has held the chair of operative technic and dental anatomy at the Milwaukee College of Physicians and Surgeons and for one year he was assist- ant to Dr. W. C. Wenker in the same capacity at Marquette Uni- versity. In politics the doctor is a Republican, but the duties at- tendant upon a busy career have prevented him from becoming a candidate for public office. Professionally he is prominently identi- fied with the Wisconsin State and the North Side Dental societies. He was one of the moving spirits in the organization of the latter and is the present incumbent of the office of president of the same. and is also president of Milwaukee County Dental Society. In fra- ternal matters he is associated with Wisconsin Lodge No. 13. Free and Accepted Masons, and Damon Lodge, No. 102, Knights of Py- thias. and his religious relations are with the Congregational church. On June 3, 1902, Dr. Brenner was united in marriage to Miss Emma
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L. Buschmann, of Manitowoc, Wis., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Buschmann. Mrs. Buschmann is deceased, and her husband now resides at Forestville, Wis. To Dr. and Mrs. Brenner has been born one daughter, Lois Helen.
John Mietus, D. D. S., one of the prominent young dentists of Milwaukee, was born in Poland on March 17, 1874. He is a twin brother of Dr. Joseph Mietus, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. Something of the father's life can be found in the sketch of the brother. Dr. John Mietus received . his preparatory educa- tional advantages in the public schools of his native land and a gym- nasium. His arrival in this country was in 1893 and he located first in Chicago. For several years he engaged in various occupations to earn a livelihood until he should determine what profession or busi- ness he desired to make a life work. When he finally decided to study dentistry he matriculated at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery and in 1905 graduated at the institution with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. He came to Milwaukee at once and opened an office at 29 Wright street, where he has since been most successfully engaged. His natural ability and his thorough knowl- edge of his profession have won for him a high rank among the practitioners of the city, and he is regarded as one of the most promising in the profession. In politics he is not allied with any one of the existing political parties, preferring to exercise his right of suffrage as his conscience and judgment dictate rather than be hampered by party affiliations. Socially and professionally the doc- tor is identified with the North Side Dental Society, Young Men's Polish Alliance and the Polish National Alliance of North Amer- ica, and in religious matters adheres to the Catholic faith. On Feb. 19, 1908, Dr. Mietus was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Bachin- ski, of Milwaukee, whose family relations appear elsewhere in this volume in the sketch of her brother, Dr. L. J. Bachinski.
Frederick Rietbrock (deceased) was born in Kenosha county, April 6. 1839. His parents, Adolph and Christina (Koch) Riet- brock, were both natives of Germany, but died in this country, the former in 1887 and the latter in 1883. The father came to the United States in 1832 and traveled widely throughout the country, after- ward returning to Germany. When he brought his family in 1837 he came directly to Kenosha county, and was among the pioneers of southeastern Wisconsin, the country being about that time opened to settlers. although the original inhabitants continued to roam through the country for many years afterward. Adolph Riet- brock was a goldsmith by trade, but like most of the early comers. essayed farming for a time. He retired from active life in 1870 and spent most of the remainder of his life in Milwaukee, except a short period which was taken up by a trip to California. Frederick Riet- brock was reared in Kenosha, attending the public schools, was graduated from the high school and then studied two years in the University of Michigan, where he was graduated in 1865 with the degree of LL. B. He immediately began the practice of law in Mil- waukee and there continued until his death, on July 23, 1906. Mr.
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Rietbrock's first partner was C. K. Martin, and later, in 1870, he became associated with D. H. Johnson, and in 1877 L. W. Halsey was added to the firm, which continued as Johnson, Rietbrock & Halsey until 1888. At that date Mr. Johnson was elected circuit judge and the two remaining partners remained in business until 1900, when Mr. Halsey succeeded Judge Johnson on the bench, and Mr. Rietbrock formed a partnership with his son, Adolph C. Riet- brock, which continued until the death of the former. Besides his extensive law practice, Mr. Rietbrock was largely interested in real estate in Marathon county, and did much to develop the resources of that portion of the state. In politics he was a Democrat and in the early seventies was actively engaged in campaign work, and was chairman of the county committee for several years. He held the office of district attorney for one term. On Feb. 4, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss, Helen M. Peters, daughter of Cor- nelius and Marianna (Meuser) Peters, of Milwaukee. Mrs. Riet- brock died on Feb. 5, 1901, after thirty-five years of happy wedded life. The three children born to this union are Adolph C., Marianna and Christina. Frederick Rietbrock was a member of the Milwau- kee Sharpshooters' Society, the Calumet Club, the Germania So- ciety (now the Deutscher Club), the American Guernsey Cattle Club, the National Livestock Association, etc.
Rev. Bronislaus F. Celichowski, pastor of St. Hedwig's Catho- lic church, is a native of Polish Prussia, and came to this country with his parents in 1886. His father, Vincent Celichowski, was a mason contractor and died about a year after locating in Milwaukee and is buried in the Polish cemetery of the city. His mother, Lou- isa (Ryterska) Celichowski, is still living. Bronislaus F., born Oct. 22, 1872, is one of a family of three brothers and seven sisters ; all are living in the United States. The two brothers, Casimir and Walter, are engaged in the clothing and men's furnishing business and have two stores, one on the north side and one on the south side of the city. The former married Ann Cyerwinska and has two children, Roman and Arnult ; the latter married Josephine Baranow- ska and also has two sons, Walter and Stanislaus. The five sisters living in this country are all married; three are residents of Mil- wankee, one of Oshkosh and one of Chicago. Rev. Father Celichow- ski acquired his earlier education in his native land, being in his fourteenth year when his parents came to the United States. After locating in Milwaukee he attended Marquette College for six years, and then took his theological training at St. Francis Seminary, where he was ordained as a priest in 1898 by Bishop Katzer. He was the assistant pastor at St. Hedwig's for two years, and then as- sumed charge of the congregation and has filled that position since that time. The parish was organized thirty-five years ago and has a large church. schools, rectory and sisters' house, and is in excel- lent financial condition, there being but little debt remaining on the property. The congregation includes 800 families, and 950 children are instructed in the schools. Rev. Father Celichowski has one as- sistant in his pastoral work. He is at present interested in the con-
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struction of a gymnasium for the use of the young men and boys of the congregation, and hopes to have the same in process of build- ing in the near future.
Hyacinth Gulski, priest of St. Hyacinth, is a native of Polish Prussia, and is the son of Anthony and Anna (Szweda) Gulski, both natives of the same province, and both of whom died in their native land. Father Gulski came to the United States in 1875, his education and early work of the ministry having belonged to his native country. He attended first the public school or "gym- nasium" at Culm, and later the theological seminaries at Neustadt, Lonk and Goruszki, all in Polish Prussia. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1872 by Bishop Jeschke, at Lonk, and was stationed at various points during the three years that intervened between his ordination and his immigration. These were years of hardship and difficulty, owing to the action of the German Reichstag, tending toward a suppression of the convents, and directed particularly against the Society of Jesuits, and it was made a misdemeanor for a priest to make charges or accept fees for his services. This ac- tion extended also to Polish Prussia. On coming to Wisconsin Rev. Father Gulski was placed in charge of the church at Berlin for eight months, and then came to St. Stanislaus church, Milwaukee, as assistant pastor, and on Jan. 1, 1876, was given charge of the church, and was pastor of the same for eight years. During his pas- torate he was actively engaged in mission work among his people, organized a new parish on the south side of Milwaukee, and built the large and beautiful church of St. Hyacinth. The parish has since been divided three times, and at present the parish of St. Hya- cinth includes 1,100 families. It owns a very handsome property, including an entire block, and which is almost free from debt. Over 1.300 children are instructed in its two schools. Father Gulski votes the Democratic ticket, but takes no active part in politics. He is a member of the Catholic Union of America and of the Stowarzysze- nie Polakow.
William E. Burke, attorney, of Milwaukee, was born in Dodge county, May 25, 1874, and is one of the eight children of John and Mary (Nolan) Burke, both natives of Ireland. The brothers and sisters are Catherine, now Mrs. Malachi McBride, of Janesville, Minn. ; Elizabeth. now Mrs. John Carroll, of Richwood, Wis .; Mary, Mrs. John Laffey, of Des Moines, Iowa; John, married to Mary Enright. of Lida. Iowa ; Joseph, a divinity student at Brook- land, Wash. : Frank P., an attorney and partner of his brother, Wil- liam E., of this sketch. William E. Burke obtained his earlier edu- cation in the public schools of Dodge county, and then entered the Northern Illinois College of Law at Dixon, Ill .. at which he was graduated in 1898 with the degree of LL. B. He began his legal practice in Milwaukee and was in business alone until 1899, when he became a member of the firm of Blatchley & Burke. In 1902 the partnership was dissolved and he was again alone in his practice until March. 1907, when he became associated with his brother and Mr. Alexander under the name of Burke, Alexander & Burke. In
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