Index for the Colby Wisconsin

1873•Centennial•1973

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Abb, Rev. [Churches, page 92, columns 1 & 2, page 93, column 1] Assisted Rev. Nickolas July with Mass for area Catholics.

Abney, Jack [News clip, 1878, page 26, column 2] Mentioned as owning house on the site of what was the Dr. Freeman home.

[V.F.W., page 85, column 2] Present senior vice commander (1973).

Abney, Kathleen [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Conductress (1973).

[Girl Scouts, page 106, column 2] Mentioned a present leader (1973).

Abrahamson, Ralph [Land o’ Cotton Cast, page 122] Group photograph.

Adams, Cedric [Radio & Television show, page 77, column 2, photo, page 78, column 1] Staged a two hour talent show on August 5, 1950. (For more information, consult the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

Adams, Charley [Photo, page 56, column 1] Driver of wagon load of cheese boxes.

Aderhold, Richard [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as town of Hull fire police in 1973.

Adrians, Miss Lena [News clip, page 69, column 1] Serenaded by the band on her 19th birthday.

Aichle, Mr. & Mrs. Casey [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Owners of Colby Cafe.

Alberts, Mrs. George [Colby Homemakers Club, page 109, column 2] Helped organize club (1946).

Allain, Joseph [Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, top.

Allen, James [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Charter member of post.

Allen, Richard [Land o’ Cotton Cast, page 122] Group photograph.

Allmann, C. [Girls Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Allman, Charles [Barbers, page 69, column 2] Mentioned as having in shop in Colby since June of 1908,

Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Allman, Ed [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Retired from the department.

Allmann, Edward [V.F.W., page 85, column 2] Present adjutant (1973).

[City Government, Present, page 118] Group photograph.

[Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, bottom.

Allmann, Hazel [V.F.W. Aux., page 86, column 1] First elected junior vice president (1947).

Allmann, Lawrence [Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, group photo]

[Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, top.

Allman, M. [Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] In 1952, secretary of the library.

Allmann, S.¹ [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo] Row 1.

Allmann, S.² [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo] Row 3.

Alto’s [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Owned the Colby Cafe.

Amacher, Hans [Tri City Band Member, page 122] Group photograph.

Ammundson, Hiram, Kayhard and Rolof [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Mentioned as settlers arriving in June of 1872.

Ammundson, Mrs. Arnold [Sketches of Pioneers, page 60, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of Fred Pacholke, Sr.

Anderhold, Charles [Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] Came from Plymouth, Wisconsin in 1879 and settled on 80 acres of land two miles South of Cherokee. He purchased his land for $5.00 per acre.

Anderhold, Henry [Nonagenarians, page 78, column 1] 90 years of age.

[Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] He was member of the school board, Chairman of the Twp. of Hull for 25 years and a member of the Marathon County Board. Henry, his wife and son Richard reside on a farm near Colby.

Anderson, John [Photograph as Santa at Wilde’s tree lot]

Anderson, K. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Anderson, Lois [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 1] Daughter of Edward Anderson.

Anderson, M. [Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, bottom.

Anderson, P. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page] Not included in photo.

Andrews, Dale [Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Member in 1973.

Andrews, K. [Perscke Manufacturing Co., page 56, column 2] Subscribed cash for the purpose of establishing a stock company for the purpose of manufacturing cheese boxes.

[Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Notarized and witnessed charter on May 3, 1902.

[Banking, Security State Bank, page 80] Cashier at bank.

[Banking, page 96, column 1 & 2] Stockholder in the Colby State Bank (1900), elected as cashier (1900), became president in 1924.

[Churches, page 92, column 1] Served on the building committee of the new Colby M.E. Church (1915-16).

[Banking, page 96, column 1 & 2] Stockholder in the Colby State Bank (1900), elected as cashier (1900), became president in 1924.

Andrews, McKenzie [Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photo, top.

Apflebeck, Joe Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Artmann, Mary [Churches, page 93, column 1] Served as organist for the men’s choir under the direction of C. Joseph Kraus.

Augustine, Elroy [Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, bottom.

Augustine, Hildegarde [V.F.W. Aux. Photo, page 86, top of page] Making cancer dressings, about 1950.

[Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] Hired as bookkeeper in 1952.

Aumann [Business sketch, page 33, column 1] First meat market on First and Clark Streets.

Aumann, Frank [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Owned and operated a meat market.

Awe, Royal [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as city fire inspector in 1973. Served as a volunteer in 1973.

Ayer, Melvin [Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present agent (1973).

Ayers, C. B. [Colby Masonic Lodge No. 204, page 84, column 1] Senior warden in 1876.

Ayers, Cullen [Banking, page 96 column 1 & 2] One of the promoters of the Colby State Bank (1900), also a stockholder (1900).

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Bach, Paul Sr. [Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present agent (1973).

Badzinski, Joe [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

[V.F.W., page 85, column 2] One of present trustees (1973).

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Owner of Gamble Hardware Store.

Baer, Nick [News Clip, page 20, column 2, photo, page 20, column 2] Was a brakeman on the Soo Line, Athens branch for two years. He became owner of a shoe shop in 1912 and was a volunteer fireman for 36 years.

Bahl, Charles [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Carpenter on the West side.

Bane, Claude [Business photo, page 71, column 2] Early area livestock dealer (1900’s) until moving his operation to Unity.

Bane, Howard [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Retired from the department.

Baptist Church [Churches, page 91, column 1, no photograph] Services held in the Temperance Hall every two weeks in 1882.

Barker, Henry and Rufus [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Mentioned as living in a camp of homesteaders while searching for land. Rufus elected treasurer of Town of Hull, in May of 1875.

[Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Building shanty in March of 1872.

Barker, Rev. Chas. [Churches, page 91 & 92, see United Methodist Church] Pastor in charge during the erection of the Colby M.E. Church in 1881.

Barnard, Dr. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 1] Dr. Barnard was the first doctor to locate here. Ironically, his was also the community’s first death and funeral. He was buried on the Rosin property, but when the cemetery was later laid out, Dr. Bernard’s remains were re-interred there.

Barr, Howard [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Trustee (1973).

Barr, James F. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Elected as clerk pro tem, Town of Hull, in May of 1875.

Barr, Pat [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Retired from the department.

Barry, M. A. [Civic Societies, page 83, column 1] Charter member of the Odd Fellows, organized in 1874.

Bartell, Mrs. W. D. [50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Yerkes, page 62, columns 1 & 2] Mentioned in article.

Bartell, Wm. [Businesses of Colby, 1878, page 25, column 2] Land agent for Wisconsin Central Railroad.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Agent for the Wisconsin Central Railroad lands.

Bartell, Mr. [Government, page 87, column 1] Had sale of six blocks in the first addition of the village in 1878.

Bartell, Nine [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Elected first Oracle.

Bartell, W. H. [Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Elected as chaplain in 1883.

Bartik, Clara [Nat. Catholic Soc. of Foresters, page 93, column 2] Elected as first financial secretary (1915).

Bartik, Edward [Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, top.

[O & N Lumber Company manager, page 124]

Bartnik, Joanne [Girl Scouts, page 106, column 1] Mentioned as a leader.

Bartnik, Lawrence [Boy Scouts, page 107, column 1] Member-Transportation.

Bates, Dolly (Prosser) [Civic Societies, page 83, column 1] Listed as a daughter of J. F. Prosser under Civil War photo.

Bauer, Dale [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Bauer, Miss Rena [Churches, page 95, column 2] Organist at First United Church of Christ.

[Blue Sky Garden Club, page 108, columns 1 & 2] Charter member (1947).

Bauer, Veronica [Telephone Company, page 67, columns 1 & 2] Employee for 28 years.

Baum, R. E. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Baum, S. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Baum, Yetive [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1]

Baumgart, Alvina [V.F.W. Aux. Photo, page 86, top of page] Making cancer dressings, about 1950.

Baumgart, Mr. & Mrs. Fred [Sketches of Pioneers, page 34, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Frederick Panke.

Baumgart, Ted. [Service Station, page 74, column 2] Operated the service station and lunch counter in 1934.

Baumgart, Otto [Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, top.

Baumgart, Wm. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Becherer, Albert [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 1] Proprietor of Boot and Shoe Store.

[News Clip, page 77, column 2] Noted for getting bells to toll for the funeral service of General Grant in 1895.

Becherer, Louis [Photo, Colby Band, page 63, middle of page, July 4, 1906]

Becherer, Mrs. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 26, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of Wm. Will Sr. •

Beck, Anthony [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Lecturer (1962).

Beck, Tony [Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Substitute rural mail carrier for route number 1.

[Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, bottom.

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Agent for Catholic Insurance Co.

Becker, Edwin Rev. [Churches, page 95, column 2] Son of First United Church of Christ to enter the ministry.

Becker, John [Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Member in 1973.

Becker, Paul [Schools, page 90, bottom of page] Group photo (no date) of grade school.

Becker, Wilbur [Colby Area Family Names, page 57, upper portion of page] Wilbur Becker - 1920.

[Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present director (1973).

Behrend, Rev. [Churches, page 95, column 2] Pastor at St. Paul’s (a/k/a North Green Grove).

Behrens, Henry [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] He and his wife Wilhelmina came from the West Bend area (1900) with their children Jenny, Bertha, Amelia, Herman and William.

Behrens, Herman [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] Son of Henry, remained on the property owned by his father and later acquitted an additional 40 acres across the road. He and his wife Winifred had six children, Ormond, Marrice, Regina, Richard, Helen and Bernice. He died in 1962.

[Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Original director.

Behrens, Richard [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] Son of Herman, he and his wife Olga had three children, Stanley, Philip and Ralph. He farmed with his father and later acquired the farm in 1948.

Behrens, Winnie [Nonagenarians, page 78, column 1] 91 years of age.

Beil, Ben [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Owner of Colby Cheese House.

Beill, Mr. & Mrs. John [Sketches of Pioneers, page 34, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Frederick Panke.

Bender, Brice [Cherokee Chums, page 109, column 2] Leader of club (1973).

Bender, Ethel [Blue Sky Garden Club, page 108, column 2] Served as president of club.

Bender, Harry [Schools, page 89, column 2] He was born in Viola, Wisconsin in 1889. He graduated from La Crosse State Normal School and taught in West Salem High School. He then moved to Ontario High School as principal. He also taught at the Green Bay Reformatory. In 1915, he entered the University of Wisconsin and studied agriculture, returning to West Salem as an instructor. In 1918 he was elevated to principal of West Salem. In 1921 he became principal of Colby Grade and High School and remained for 37 year. He married Ethel Nichols of Owen, then a teacher at Colby and had three children. He also helped organize the old 3-C Conference, organized the first band and directed it for two years.

[Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, group photograph]

[Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, top.

[Land o’ Cotton Cast, page 122] Group photograph.

[Tri City Band Member, page 122] Group photograph.

Bentz, Chas. [Businessmen of 1887, page 43, column 1] Stone mason that lives about 2 1/2 miles West and South.

Bergman, Mrs. Einer [Colby Homemakers Club, page 109, column 2] Helped organize club (1946).

Berry, Wm. [Business sketch, page 33, column 1] Purchased meat market business from Oscar Dix and operated it until 1948.

BeVier, S. A. [Colby Depot, page 67, column 1] First depot agent.

Beyerls [Changes from 1878 to 1897, page 60, column 1] Mentioned as living in a log cabin West of Colby.

Beyerl, Al [Sketches of Pioneers, page 29, column 1] See sketch of John Beyerl below.

Beyerl, Jacob [City Government, Present, page 118] Group photograph.

Beyerl, James [Boy Scouts, page 107, column 1] Member-Finance.

Beyerl, John [Sketches of Pioneers, page 29, column 1] He homesteaded in the town of Colby in 1878. A son Louis was born in 1886 on the same farm. Louis purchased the farm about 1915. In 1948, Al, his son bought the farm and with his wife and six children manage it.

[Changes from 1878 to 1897, page 60, column 1] Mentioned as living in modern house.

Beyerl, Louis [Bibliography Page, page 128] Under “Interviews With.”

Biell, John [Landmark burned, page 62, column 2] Home damaged in the destruction of the Colby Hall, August of 1908.

Biggs, L W. [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Owner of dental clinic.

Billman, Walt E. [Service Station, page 74 column 2, photo, page 74, column 2] Operated the first service station in Colby in 1923, on the corner of County Trunk N & Highway 13.

Binning, Ray [Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Operated Harmony Hardware.

Bitters, Harvey [Business sketch, page 33, column 1] Purchased meat market business from Wm. Berry and with the help of Phillip Goddard, operated the business until 1956.

Bixby, Anse [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 1] Pioneer settler in town of Colby, sec. 4.

Blaha, Mrs. Charles [Huddle Homemakers Club, page 110, column 1] Secretary (1973).

Blake, Charles [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 1] Sold bailed hay and odds & ends out of a warehouse on the West side of the railroad tracks for his uncle S. L. Nason, who owned the store (1873).

Blanchard [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 2] Settled in the hamlet of Colby in the summer and fall of 1873.

Blanchard, George [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

Blanchard, H. C. [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 1] Also known as “Duke of Colby,” proprietor of a grocery store and also an amateur apiarist. Having a number of swarms of bees, derives enough honey to supply himself and customers and also does quite a business in buying and selling logs and lumber.

Blanchard, H. J. [Colby Masonic Lodge No. 204, page 84, column 1] Junior warden in 1876.

[Schools, page 89, column 1] Board member of Colby Free High School (Clark County).

[News clip, page 125] Landmark home burned in 1911.

Blanchard, Hod [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

Blanchard, Horace [Government, page 87, column 1] Fifth clerk, city of Colby (1904-1908).

Blanchard, Horace J. Sr. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 2] Kept hotel for Mr. Ghoca (Colby House) while Mr. Ghoca acted as the sheriff of Marathon County (1877).

[Perschke Manufacturing Co., page 56, column 2] Subscribed cash for the purpose of establishing a stock company for the purpose of making cheese boxes.

[News clip, 1891, page 56, column 2] claims to have the first boy to be born in Colby.

[Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Petition was circulated to make H. J. Blanchard postmaster of a rival “East Colby” post office (1883).

[Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Appointed postmaster in 1897, and in 1901, moved the office to Marathon County. He served 19 years.

Blank, George [Tri City Band Member, page 122] Group photograph.

Blaum, E. J. [News clips, 1878, page 29, column 2] Mentioned as having sold his farm to Henry Schraufnagle.

Bleichroth, Freda [Schools, page 90, bottom of page] Group photo (no date) of grade school.

Bleichroth, Mr. [Jewelers, page 70, column 2] Mentioned as a jeweler in 1884.

[4th of July photograph, page 123]

Bleichroth, T. [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] Proprietor of Jewelry Store.

[Churches, page 94, column 1] Elected to the school board of Zion Lutheran Church School.

Blodgett, C. E. [Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] Sold his cheese and cold storage house to Weirsig and Dins that converted it into the feed store.

Bloom, Ralph [Boy Scouts, page 107, column 1] Member-Activities.

[Chamber of Commerce, page 116] Board of directors in 1973.

Bloome, Ralph and Rosemary [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Owners of Uptown Bar.

Bodden, Robert [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Presented charter to St. Mary’s of Colby, Council # 5127 (1962).

Boettcher, Joe [Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Member in 1973.

Boettcher, Zona [Blue Sky Garden Club, page 108, column 2] Served as president of club.

Bolton, George [Sketches of Pioneers, page 20, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Albert Gutenberger.

Bondow, Wm. [News clip, page 98, column 2] Owned dray line (1908), promoted to chief bouncer at the depot carrying mail to and from the post office. He was later appointed to the mail route of George Meyer.

Boock, Norbert [Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present agent (1973).

Booth, A. H. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 18, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of J. E. Borden.

[Photo, page 30, columns 1 & 2] Included in photo of R. B. Salter saw mill.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 1] Mentioned as supervising the J. E. Borden Co. Store.

Booth, Andrew [50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Yerkes, page 62, columns 1 & 2] Mentioned in article.

Booth, Claudia [News clip, page 54, column 2] Married Mr. F. Clark at the Cherokee picnic grounds.

Booth, Flora [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 1] Mentioned in paragraph of Rev. Fuller as being his wife and school teacher.

Booth, D. J. [Telephone Company, page 67, columns 1 & 2] 1888, involved in running telephone lines from Spencer to Colby.

Booth, Miss Claudia [Schools, page 91, top of page] Listed on program (1898) of Colby Free High School.

Booth, S. S. [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] Was a practical mason.

Borchert, Augusta [O.A.O. Homemakers, page 109, column 2] Charter member still active (1973).

Borchert, Mr. [Churches, page 94, column 1] On the building committee of Zion Lutheran Church of Colby (1884).

Borchert, O. [Churches, page 94, column 1] Present treasurer of Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid (1973).

Borchert, Olga [American Legion Auxiliary, page 85, column 1] Present (1973) 1st vice president of auxiliary, historian (1973).

[V.F.W. Aux. Photo, page 86, top of page] Making cancer dressings, about 1950.

[O.A.O. Homemakers, page 109 column 2] Present secretary (1973).

Borden’s [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, column 2] Mentioned in paragraph of D. B. Hull as neighbors.

Borden, H. E. [Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Member in 1883.

Borden, J. E. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 18, column 1] He was born in New York in 1828. Mr. Borden lost an arm in the Battle of the Wilderness on the 5th of May, 1864. He came to the town of Hull in 1872 to take a homestead.

[Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, column 2] Nominated as treasurer, March 25, 1873.

[Sketches of Pioneers, page 18, column 1] In 1876, he was in partnership with A. H. Booth’s General Merchandise store. He married Sarah Jane Gilford in 1875, they had two children. (For more information,

consult the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

[Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] The senior member of J. E. Borden & Co. has a large stock of general merchandise. He is a prominent farmer of the town of Hull. His store and business generally is under the personal supervision of A. H. Booth, assisted by Gust. Schultz, head clerk. The firm is also engaged in the lumber business and also jobbers in produce and cheese.

[Telephone Company, page 67, columns 1 & 2] Equipment installed in his store.

Boss, Ed [Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present president (1973).

Boss, Ernest [Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110. columns 1 & 2] Present agent (1973).

Boss, Robert [Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Member in 1973.

Boss, Mrs. Robert [Huddle Homemakers Club, page 110, column 1] Treasurer (1973).

Bowen, E. [Banking, page 96, column 1 & 2] One of the promoters of the Colby State Bank (1900), also a stockholder (1900), elected president of Colby State Bank (1900).

Bowen, Erastus [Banking, Security State Bank, page 80] President of bank.

Bowers, Matt [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 1] Built the first elm bark home in Colby.

Bowne, Mrs. [Churches, page 92, column 1] Helped with Sunday School (1891) at Colby M.E. Church.

Boyer, Harold [Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present director (1973).

Braddick, Rev. James [Churches, page 92, column 1] Was pastor during building period of new Colby M.E. Church (1915-16).

Bradley, Bill [Photo, 1893, page 31, columns 1 & 2] Photo in front of Reeves boarding house.

Braun, Lulu [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Chaplain (1973).

Bredemeyer, Fred [Sketches of Pioneers, page 22, column 2, page 23, column 1] Fred was born in Meeme, Manitowoc County in 1851 and was raised on a farm. He was married to Martha Lemmin and they came to Colby with Louis Pradt. He purchased the store of W. R. Hintz. In 1876, Fred established a general merchandise and also sold flour and feed. After about 30 years, he sold the stock to Galles and Sommers of Green Grove. (For more detail consult the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

[Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 1] Occupied a General Store. In the fall he buys and ships large quantities of evergreen moss, known as ground pine.

[Hall and Library, page 53, column 1] See article.

[City Government, Past, page 118] Group photograph.

Brehm, Alvin [Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] One of Twp. Hull farmers to begin co-op (1915), succeeded Walter Wiersig as manager.

Brehm, E. A. [Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] One of Twp. Hull farmers to begin co-op (1915).

[Township of Hull, page 99, column 1] Purchased 160 acres North of Cherokee from his father (1910). He married Lena Provinski and had five children Bernice, Melvin, Kenneth, Kathleen and Arthur. He helped promote the Hostein breed of dairy cattle and worked with the Cherokee Calf Club, of which his son Merlin was a member. He moved to a smaller farm in 1937, selling the farm to his sons Melvin and Kenneth.

Brehm, Ed [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 2] A cheese maker and owner of a cheese factory 5 miles East and South.

[Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Original treasurer & director.

Brehm, Ed Sr. [Banking, Colby State Bank, page 80] Vice president of bank.

[Banking, page 97, column 1] On the first board of directors of the Security State Bank (1920), also elected as the vice president.

Brehm, Edward¹ [Township of Hull, page 99, column 1] Came from Sheboygan County in 1878 to homestead 160 acres South of Cherokee. He married Katherine Henkle and they had five children, Edward A., Alma, Della, Otto and Sylvia. He purchased an additional 249 acres, built what was known as the Hull Cheese Factory and one of the first to purchase pure Holstein breeding stock. He purchased another 160 acres North of Cherokee (1905).

Brehm, Edward² [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Deputy grand knight (1973).

Brehm, Elroy [Colby Area Family Names, page 57, upper portion of page] Elroy Brehm Family.

Brehm, Gerald [Township of Hull, page 99, column 1] Son of Melvin, he and his wife Sandra have three children and live on the homesite.

Brehm, Gust [Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] Purchased land from his father in 1911. He married Agnes Provinski and had three children Roland, Raymond and Allen. He sold 80 acres of land to his brother Hugo and purchased another 80 acres. He farmed until 1937 and diversified with fox and mink ranching.

He sold the business to sons Roland and Raymond and moved to Colby.

Brehm, Herman [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] Proprietor of Phoenix Saloon, built over the ruins of a building that burned a little over a year ago. He is also the owner of a saw mill.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 43, column 1] Saw mill was located 6 miles West of the village.

[News clip, page 60, column 1] Traded Union House/Palmer House for farm property of H. Mihlke in 1891.

[Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] Acquired 160 acres of homestead land in 1878. He came to Colby and made his home here operating a hotel and tavern, then moved to Edgar and went into the same business. He had five children, Ewald, Gust, Hugo, Alex and Hulda. He never live on or operated his land and sold it to his son Gust in 1911.

Brehm, Hugo [Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] Purchased 80 acres of land from his brother Gust.

Brehm, James [Township of Hull, page 99, column 1] Son of Melvin, he and his wife Joan have two children and live on adjoining property North of the original 160 acres of the Brehm homestead.

Brehm, Jocelyn {Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] In 1952, she is the librarian.

Brehm, Katherina [Cherokee Homemakers, page 109, column 1] Charter member & vice president (1915).

Brehm, Kenneth [Township of Hull, page 99, column 1] Son of E. A., he purchased the family farm along with his brother Melvin (1941). He married Deloris and had six children, Linda, Stanley, Daniel, Joyce, Donna and Cathy. He purchased the property of the Spring Valley Cheese Factory located on the Southeast corner of the original 160 acres in 1943. The factory closed in 1939.

Brehm, Lena [Cherokee Homemakers, page 109, column 1] Still active charter member (1973).

Brehm, Lester [Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] Bookkeeper after fire of 1946.

Brehm, Marie [Girl Scouts, page 105, column 2, page 106, top of page] One of the first girl scout committee members.

Brehm, Melvin [Township of Hull, page 99, column 1] Son of E. A., he purchased the family farm along with his brother Kenneth (1941). Melvin married Jocelyn and they had five children, Patricia, Gerald, James, Elizabeth and Janet. He sold tier share of the partnership to their sons in 1969 and moved to Colby.

[Cherokee Chums, page 109, column 2] Leader of Boys Calf Club.

[Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present director (1973).

Brehm, Mrs. Otto (Marge) [Schools, page 91, top of page] Listed as presenting copy of Colby Free High School Commencement for the centennial book. Wife of Otto.

Brehm, Otto [Township of Hull, page 99, column 1] He remained on the homestead farm until 1946 and then moved to a smaller farm North of Cherokee.

Brehm, Raymond [Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] Purchased the family business (dairy-fox-mink) from his father Gust along with brother Roland after returning from WW2. He married Zola. He sold his partnership of the family business to his brother Roland and wife Marie and purchased a farm of their own in the Township of Hull (1950).

Brehm, Roland [Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] Purchased the family business (dairy-fox-mink)

from his father Gust along with brother Raymond. He married Marie and remained on the homestead with his son Gerard.

Breit, Mike [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 2] A well digger.

[Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Hired by city fathers of Colby to dig a big well.

Brewer, Joseph [V.F.W., page 85, column 2] First chaplain (1945).

Briggs, Dr. [Optometrist, page 71, column 1] Established himself as the first registered optometrists in Colby, 1906.

Briggs, O. R. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 29, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of August Lulloff.

[Government, page 87, column 1] Eleventh mayor of Colby (1918-1926), fourteenth mayor of Colby (1936-1938).

[Churches, page 92, column 1] Served on building committee for new Colby M.E. Church (1915-16).

[Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, top.

Briggs, Otis R. [Druggists, page 71, column 2, page 72, column 1, photo page 72, column 1] Another of Dr. Sommers students took charge of the F. W. Clark Drug store in June of 1900 in June of 1900. In 1920, the stock and fixtures were sold to C. A. Nelson of Waupaca.

Brill [Colby Area Family Names, page 57, upper portion of page] The Brill Family - Town of Hull since 1880.

Brill, W. J. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 18, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of J. E. Borden.

Brinker, Charles Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Brock, Alvin & Gladys [Wiedenhoefer’s Park, page 77, column 2] Purchased Wiedenhoefer’s Park from Leroy Thede in 1959.

Brooks, H. J. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 1] Pioneer settler in town of Colby, sec. 22.

Brotherton, Alvin [Churches, page 92, column 1] Was on the building committee of the new Colby M.E. Church (1915-16).

Brotherton, Lulu [American Legion Auxiliary, page 85, column 1] Elected as first president (1923).

[Cherokee Homemakers, page 109, column 1] Charter member & treasurer (1915).

Brotherton, Minor Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Brott, Frank [Sketches of Pioneers, page 23, column 1] He was born in New York in 1842. He opened a store on the Marathon County side of the village, then moved across the line into Clark County were his buildings were destroyed by fire in 1880. He rebuilt in 30 days.

[Businessmen of 1887] Owned general store on corner of Division and Clark Streets. He was also owner of the Colby Cheese Factory.

[Churches, page 91, see United Methodist Church] Trustee for Colby M.E. Church.

[Colby Cheese, pages 110 to 113] Credited as operating a cheese factory in the Colby area (1885).

Brott, Mrs. Frank [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 1] Millinery department supervised by Mrs. Brott.

Brown, Bob [Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Owner of Brown’s Corner Bar.

Brown, C. R. [Telephone Company, page 67, columns 1 & 2] Involved in purchase of Colby Telephone Company.

[Sketches of Pioneers, page 22, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Kuentz Hardware.

Brown, H. D. [Tragedy, page 77, column 1] Clark County Coroner that investigated the Krueger auto/train accident at the Atwood crossing February 7, 1943.

Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Chuck [Radio & Television Show, photo, page 78, column 1]

Brown, Steven [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Brown, Thomas [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Brown, Virginia [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2] Den mother.

Bruesewitz, Berdell [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 1] Bowling alley owner.

Bruesewitz, Harold [V.F.W., page 85, column 2] One of those chosen in naming the post (WW2).

Brunker, Jean [Girl Scouts, page 106, column 1] Mentioned as leader.

Brunker, Lee [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as captain hose crew in 1973. Served as a volunteer in 1973.

[K of C., page 93, column 2] Guard (1962).

[City Government, Present, page 118] Group photograph.

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Artificial inseminator tech.

Bruns, H. C. [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Carpenter on the West side.

Bruss, A. W. [Banking, page 97, column 1] On the board of directors of the Security State Bank (1920).

Bruss, Amelia [V.F.W. Aux. Photo, page 86, top of page] Making cancer dressings, about 1950.

Bryant [News item, page 25, column 2] Associated with the offer from the Wisconsin Central Railroad to build and operate a grist mill.

Bryant, Cora [Formal reception at the J. E. Lyons residence, page 61, column 1] Mentioned as receiving guests.

Bryant, Dr. Cora [Dentists, page 71, columns 1 & 2] Lady dentist had her office next to St. Killian’s.

Bryant, J. H. [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Carpenter on the West side .

Bryant, James [50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Yerkes, page 62, columns 1 & 2] Mentioned in article.

Bryant, W. [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Elected as treasurer of the volunteer fire department in 1897.

Bryant, Will [Photo, page 53, column 2, Colby Cornet Band]

Buchholz, Wm. [Churches, page 93, column 2 & page 94, column 1] Charter member of Zion Lutheran Church of Colby.

Bucholz, Wm. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Buenger, Rev. E. {Churches, page 95, column 2] Served as pastor of St. Paul’s (a/k/a North Green Grove).

Bullock, Bell (Cole) [Photo of old settlers reunion, 1887, page 52]

[Hall and Library, page 53, column 1] See article.

Bullock, D. C. [Churches, page 91, see United Methodist Church] Trustee for Colby M.E. Church.

Bullock, D. S. [Business places of Colby in 1878, page 25, column 2] Real estate surveyor.

[Hall and Library, page 53, column 1] See article.

[Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Elected as officer of the guard in 1883.

Bundgaard, LuAnn [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2] Present den mother (1973).

Bunnell, Bill [Photo, 1893, page 31, columns 1 & 2] Photo taken in front of Reeves boarding house.

Bunnell, Monroe [Photo, page 30, columns 1 & 2] Photo of R. B. Salter saw mill.

Burhop, Fred Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Burnett, Robert [News clip, page 23, column 2] An employee of the Wisconsin Central Railroad is credited with cutting the first tree where the city of Colby now stands.

Burnmeister, Billy [Photo, page 30, columns 1 & 2] Photo of R. B. Salter saw mill. [Photo, 1893, columns 1 & 2] Photo taken in front of Reeves boarding house.

Burnmeister, Will [Photo, page 53, column 2, Colby Cornet Band]

Burns, H. [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Elected as vice president of the volunteer fire department in 1897.

Burtard, Math. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Burton, Fannie [Schools, page 88, column 1] Teacher in Colby District School (Marathon County).

Buss, Wm. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Buth, Fred [Hull Town Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Original director.

Butler, Earl [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Co-owned electrical business in 1936.

C.

Cammers, Joseph Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Campbell, Guy [Hall and Library, page 53, column 1] See article.

Carlyon, L. T. (Bud) [Chamber of Commerce, page 116] President in 1973.

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Owner and operator of Carlyon’s Rexall Drug Store.

Carlyon, Lawrence [Druggists, page 71, column 2, page 72, column 1] Purchased practice of Henry Weddig in 1963.

[Chamber of Commerce, page 116] Board of directors in 1973.

Caron, Jess [Business photo, page 71, column 2] Mentioned as selling carriage shed in back of his saloon to Claude Bane.

Carpenter, J. B. [Hall and Library, page 53, column 1] See article.

Carpenter, T. B. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Elected chairman, Town of Hull, May of 1875.

Carquist, Dale [Harmony Co-op, page 98, column 1] Hired as manager in 1969.

Carr, George [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Charter member of post, first sergeant at arms of post.

Cartwright, John Mentioned as familiar name around Colby, page 112.

Carver, Mr. [Miscellaneous news clip, page 85, column 1] Recorded in the minutes of the school board meeting.

Cassidy, James [Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Member in 1883.

Cendt, Lester [Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, group photo]

Chalfant, Rev. Arthur [Churches, page 91 & 92, see United Methodist Church] Listed as resident pastor of the Colby M.E. Church (Sep 2nd, 1883).

Chappel, Jacob Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Chase, Anna [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Elected chancellor. One of the first insurance certificates was issued to Anna Chase.

Chase, Mrs. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 1] Co-owned and managed hotel with her son-in-law, John Prosser.

Chinault, M. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Chinault, N. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Chinault, P. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Christian, Kenneth [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Christian, Rev. [Churches, page 94, column 1] Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church of Colby.

Christensen, Lewis [Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, group photo]

Christenson, Wm. [Mgr. of Pea Cannery, page 124]

Christofferson, Dr. A. M. [Doctors, page 73, columns 1 & 2] In 1910, joined Dr. Jensen in practice. He returned to Waupaca in 1914.

[American Legion, page 84, column 2] Charter member of post, first athletic officer of post.

Christofferson, Dr. H. H. [Doctors, page 73, columns 1 & 2] He was born in Waupaca in 1875 and practiced medicine in Loyal before joining his brother, Dr. A. M. Christofferson in Colby in 1911. He served as a physician for the Clark County Hospital from the time of it’s establishment in 1922 until his retirement. In 1950, he served as the president of the State Medical society for one year. He retired in 1949.

[Service Station, page 74, column 2] Purchased a service station from Carl Mundt.

[Business Places of Today, page 126, column 1] Owner of H & H Ford.

Christofferson, H. H. [Telephone Company, page 67, columns 1 & 2] Involved in purchase of Colby Telephone Company.

Clark, F. W. [Druggists, page 71, column 2, page 72, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of O. R. Briggs.

Clark, Frank [Schools, page 91, top of page] Listed on program (1898) of Colby Free High School.

Clark, J. E. [Sketch of Colby Cheese Box Co., page 56, columns 1 & 2] In 1896, the city council gave the sum of $300.00 for Mr. Clark to locate his factory in the city. He bought the saw mill and realty of the Colby Lumber Co. which employed from 25 to 30 men.

Clark, Mr. F. [News clip, page 54, column 2] Married Miss Claudia Booth at the Cherokee picnic grounds. He attended Prof. Sommers School of Pharmacy.

Clifford, Joe [Boy Scouts, page 107, column 1] Committee Chairman (1973).

[Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Member in 1973.

Clouse, Eva [Churches, page 92, column 1] Helped with Sunday School (1891) of Colby M.E. Church.

Coats, Irma [Blue Sky Garden Club, page 108, column 2] Served club as past president.

Coats, John [Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph, top.

[News clip, page 123]

Coats, John and Irma [Township Hull, Cherokee, page 99, column 1] Own the property of the first saw mill (1860) located 1/4 mile South on the banks of the Eau Plaine.

Cobb, Dr. E. C. [Dentists, page 71, columns 1 & 2] Opened a dentist office in the Slater Drug Store.

Cody, G. [Photograph, page 28, column 1]

Cody, Gorman [News Clip, page 112, column 1] Credited as being “one man city employment force” as street and weed commissioner, sewer and water department manager and first city motorcycle cop.

Colby, Charles L. [Pioneer Profile, inside front cover by Pearl Vorland] A builder of railroads, To Wisconsin he came, To develop our country, And give Colby it’s name. The pioneers followed, With axe and with mill, To denude the forest, To work with a will. On the line of two counties, Both vying to please, came a city of boosters, And world-famous cheese.

[Forward, page 4, by Pearl Vorland] By September, 1872, Hooper, Boyle and Seymore Construction Co. had reached section 53, with 51 miles of “ready track.” Section 53 was located at the present site of Colby where the main construction camp remained for two years. On April 1, 1873, rail was completed and started Northward. This end of the track was named Colby in honor of Charles L. Colby, son of the president, also a partner in the company.

[Hall and Library, page 53, column 1] See article.

[Biography-Obituary of Charles L. Colby, 1896] (See complete information in the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

Colby, Gardiner R. [Forward, page 4, by Pearl Vorland] Reed (Judge George Reed) succeeded in getting the help of Gardiner Colby, a Boston financier and president of the Phillips and Colby Construction Co. to put $9 million into the line. The agreement stated that the Land Grant group raised enough money to buy the right-of-way, do the work of clearing, grubbing and building the grade, provide culverts and bridges and furnish the cross ties in place on the grade ready to receive the rails.

[Hall and Library, page 53, column 1] See article.

Cole, Belle [Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] See article, appointed as on of the directors, Feb. of 1899.

Cole, C. R. [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Carpenter on the West side.

[Government, page 87, column 2] Bid rejected for building caboose.

Cole, Gertrude [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Elected receiver.

Cole, Ira K. [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] Was a carpenter in the village.

Cole, King [Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Served as the first rural route carrier in 1905.

Cole, L. M. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 18, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of J. E. Borden.

[Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] See article, appointed to be a director in Feb. of 1899.

[Inventions, page 78 column 1] Made an application for a patent on a device for sharpening shears (scissors).

Cole, Mrs. [Millinery and Dressmaking, page 70, columns 1 & 2] Mentioned as being a milliner.

Cole, Myrtle [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Color bearer (1973).

Cole, Nina Fern [Schools, page 90, bottom of page] Group photo (no date) of grade school.

[Churches, page 92, column 1] Presented Sunday School teacher & Supt. Mrs. Vischer with flowers (1899).

Cole, T. W. [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 1] T. W. was an attorney and counselor of law. He also holds the office of town clerk and is a notary public.

[Lawyers, page 71, column 1] Mentioned as practicing law in Colby in 1883.

Coleman, Charles Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Collier, Harry [Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Rural mail carrier.

Collins, Ambrose [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 1] Pioneer settler in town of Colby, sec. 12.

[Sketches of Pioneers, page 20, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Albert Gutenberger.

Connely, Gerald [Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Member in 1973.

Connolly [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Attorney.

Cook, G. F. [Government, page 87, column 1] First meeting for the creation of the Township of Colby was held at his home (1874).

Cook, Inez [Schools, page 90, column 1] Group photo of 1922-23 girls basketball team.

Cook, Robert [Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, group photo]

Cook, Rod [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Trustee (1973).

Cook, Ronald [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Cooks, Lois [Schools, page 90, column 1] Group photo of 1922-23 girls basketball team.

Cornelius, Elmer [Tri City Band Member, page 122] Group photograph.

Cornelius, Herman [Service Station, page 74, column 2, photo, page 74, column 2] Erected first service station in Colby, on County Trunk N & Highway 13.

Cossgrove, Howard [Veterinarians, page 71, column 2] Practice under Dr. Olds, started the first artificial insemination in Clark County.

Couch, Rev. [Churches, page 91 & 92, see United Methodist Church] Presided over the first service of the Colby M.E. Church (Sep. 2nd, 1883).

Craig, Duane [Lions Club, page 84, column 2] Elected secretary after reorganization in 1963.

[Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] Hired as manager (1961-63).

Crammer, Vernon [Schools, page 89, column 1] Group photo of 1911 basketball team.

Crawford, Wm. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Mentioned as signer of paperwork for school district 1, Town of Hull on April 5, 1875. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, column 2] Nominated as sealer of the weights and measures.

Creed, Ed [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 2] Mentioned in paragraph of J. D. Wicker. Creed also ran a boarding shanty.

Crosby, Harry [Colby Depot, page 67, column 1] Depot agent.

Cross, Francis [Theater, page 74, column 1] Purchased the Colby Theater Co. building and used it for a casket factory for a short time.

Cross, M. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Cross, Phyllis [Girl Scouts, page 105, column 2, page 106, top of page] One of the first girl scout committee members.

Cummings [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 1] Pioneer settler in town of Colby, sec. 4.

Cunningham, Bernard [Land o’ Cotton, page 122] Not pictured with cast.

Curl, Ron [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

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