Index for the Colby Wisconsin

1873•Centennial•1973

[A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [Mc] [M]

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[Table of Contents]

K.

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

Kademan, Irvin [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Purchased old fire truck from Bernard Tesmer and restored the vehicle.

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

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

Mentioned as familiar name around Colby, page 112.

Kadnosky, Frank [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

Kaiser, A. [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Owned filling station and garage.

Kaiser, Amanda C. & Andrew C. [Colby Area Family Names, page 57, upper portion of page] Andrew C. and Amanda C. Kaiser - Since 1938.

Kaiser, Andrew [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Received charter from Robert Bodden (1962), elected Grand Knight (1962).

Kaiser, Donald [Pee-Wee Baseball, page 107, column 2] Assisted baseball program.

[Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Formed partnership with his father to form Kaiser Oil Company.

Kaiser, R. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Kanter, Herbert [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Charter member of post.

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

Kassie, John [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as town of Colby fire police in 1973.

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

Kateman, Richard [Government, page 87, column 2] Elected constable Township Green Grove in 1887.

Kateman, Oscar Mentioned as familiar name around Colby, page 112.

Kaudy, Gerrard [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] In business with Mathias and Nick but was also a sign painter.

Kaudy, Mathias [Sketches of Pioneers, page 34, column 1, photo page 34, column 1] He was born in France in 1826 and lived there until 1848. He then immigrated to New Orleans and lived there until 1856 before coming to Colby in 1882. He owned and operated a fanning mill factory and was a member of the county board. He married Mary Boto, a native of France and they had nine children.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Manufacturers of furniture, saloon furniture, fanning mills and book cases.

Kaudy, N. [Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] See article.

Kaudy, Nick [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of his father M. Kaudy.

[News clip, 1893, page 62, column 2] Mounted an eagle shot by Chas. Feind.

Kautsky, Carrie [Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Appointed postmaster in January of 1916.

Kautsky, Dr. E. V. [Dentists, page 71 columns 1 & 2] Came to Colby in 1884, and continued his practice until his death in 1915.

[Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 103, columns 1 & 2] Purchased saw mill from Paul Umhoefer.

Kautsky, E. V. [Perske Manufacturing Co., page 56, column 2] Subscribed cash for the purpose of establishing a stock company for the purpose of manufacturing cheese boxes.

Kayhart, E. [Banking, page 96, column 1 & 2] Stockholder in Colby State Bank (1900).

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

Kean, D. L. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 1] D. L. was one of the first to have wood floors and wood doors.

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

Kean, Dave [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, columns 1 & 2] Homesteaded on section 28, April of 1872.

Keel, John [Photographers, page 72, column 2] Purchased the business from Kenneth and Marlene Schultz.

[Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Photographer.

Keppel, Wm. {Land o’ Cotton Cast, page 122] Group photograph.

Kersten, Lucy [Nat. Catholic Soc. of Foresters, page 93, column 2] Elected as president (1915).

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

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

Kieser, Fred [O & N Lumber Company manager, page 124]

Killips, Henry [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 2] Came to Colby with E. O. C. Laurence in February of 1873.

Kilty, Mayme [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Present inner sentinel (1972), present manager (1972).

Kilty, Patricia [Churches, page 94, column 2] Present Superintendent of Sunday School (1973).

Kilty, Randy [Colby Cheese, pages 110 to 113] Credited with helping unveil Colby Historical Marker during ceremony (1968).

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

Kittl, Tony [Colby Milling Co. Explosion, page 76, columns 1 & 2, photo, bottom of page] In building at the time of milling explosion.

Klaar, W. F. [Jeweler, page 70, column 2] Mentioned as having moved his business from Abbotsford to Colby in 1939.

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

Kleiber, Chester [Land o’ Cotton Cast, page 122] Not pictured with cast.

Kleinman, Joseph [Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Member in 1883.

Kleist, Fred [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 104, column 1] First known blacksmith in Cherokee. Sold his business to Fred Roth.

Kleparski, Nick [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 1] Co-owner of S & K Dairy, DeLaval dealership.

Klessig, Gerald [Boy Scouts, page 107, column 1] Received Eagle Award.

Klessig, Olive [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Present manager (1972). Present faith (1972).

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

Knebel, Christ. [Business sketch, page 33, column 1] Mentioned as being a butcher before 1900.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 1] Proprietor of the West Side Meat Market, located on the corner of Front and Clark Streets.

Kobs, A. [Churches, page 94, column 1] Present vice president of Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid (1973).

Kobs, Albert Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Kobs, Delos [Tri City Band member, page 122] Group photograph.

Kobs, Evelyn [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 1] Worked for Sturner Cross & Hug and also for Stock Anderson Insurance Agency.

Kobs, Geo. [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Retired from the department.

Kobs, George [Schools, page 90, bottom of page] Not included in group photo of grade school (no date).

Kobs, Fred [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Charter member of post, first historian of post.

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

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

Kobs, Karl [Churches, page 94, column 1] Charter member of Zion Lutheran Church of Colby.

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

Koch, David [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Koch, Dr. James W. [Doctors, page 73, columns 1 & 2] Came to Colby in 1952 and purchased the Colby Country Clinic. He was joined by Dr. Hansen in July of 1953 and by Dr. E. Dolph Pfefferkorn in 1960. All three practiced in the Colby Country Clinic.

[Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Present physician (1972).

[Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2] Cubmaster.

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

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Colby Clinic.

Koch, Martha [Girl Scouts, page 106, column 1] Mentioned as leader.

[Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2] Assistant den mother.

Kocian, Mrs. Randy [Huddle Homemakers Club, page 110, column 1]

Kohl, John [News clip, 1883, page 35, column 2] Joined the Skerbeck Circus.

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

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

Kops, Herman R. [Lawyers, page 71, column 1] Purchased the building formerly owned by Gorton Vorland and practiced law until his death in 1956.

Kowalk, Gertude [V.F.W. Aux. Photo, page 86, top of page] Making cancer dressings, about 1950, guard in (1973).

Kowalk, William Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Kralcik, Holly [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Owner and operator of Holly’s Style Shop.

Kraus, Bernadette [Churches, page 93, column 1] Served as organist for the men’s choir under leadership of her father, C. Joseph Kraus.

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

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

Kraus, C. Joseph [Churches, page 93, column 1] Directed men’s choir until 1927. Reorganized men’s choir in 1932.

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

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

Kraus, Lorelda [Formal reception at the J. E. Lyons residence, page 61, column 1] Mentioned as presiding at the tables.

Kraut, Pearl [Beauty Shops, page 71, column 2] See Vorland, Pearl (Kraut).

Krebsbach, Ray [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Treasurer (1973).

Krebsbach, Rev. [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Treasurer (1962).

Krepsky, Aug. {Photo inside Geo. J. Walbridge Hardware, page 55, column 1] Partnership with Charles Meinecke to purchase Geo. J. Walbridge Hardware.

Krepsky, Hugo [Photo inside Geo. J. Walbridge Hardware, page 55, column 1] Formed corporation with L. W. Frane and W. H. Penny as the Colby Hardware.

[Government, page 87, column 1] Fourth clerk, city of Colby (1900-1904).

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

Kriplean [Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Harmony Hardware is the site of the former Kriplean Bros. Garage.

Kronschnabel, George [Photo, Colby Band, page 63, middle of page, July 4, 1906]

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

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

Krueger, Arnold [Churches, page 94, column 2] Present member of Zion Lutheran School Board (1973).

Krueger, Frank [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] Opened a cigar factory next door North of Shortell’s Saloon some two years ago.

Krueger, Fred [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as town of Colby fire police in 1973.

Krueger, Mary [Colonial House, page 98, column 1] First administrator (1970).

Krueger, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur [Tragedy, page 77, column 1] Died when their auto was hit by a Soo Line passenger train at the Atwood crossing, February 7, 1943. (See article for more information)

Krueger, Mr. & Mrs. Otto [Tragedy, page 77 column 1] Died when their auto was hit by a Soo Line passenger train at the Atwood crossing, February 7, 1943. (See article for more information)

Kruker, Peter Mentioned as familiar name around Colby, page 112.

Kuehl, Aug. [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] Owned a tailor shop.

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

Kuehl, William [Photo, Colby Band, page 63, middle of page, July 4, 1906]

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

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

[Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] A fine building on Spence Street houses the hardware store of Mr. Keuntz. It is also headquarters for purchasing dynamite.

[Sketch on Adam’s shooting abilities, page 56, column 1]

[Inventions, page 78, column 1] Applied for a patent on a locking device for railroad switches with Alois Trenker in 1901.

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

Kuentz, Herbert [Schools, page 89, column 1, page 90, bottom of page] Group photo of 1911 basketball team, group photo (no date) of grade school.

Kuesel, Mrs. Bertha [Senior Citizens, page 109, column 1] Program committee (1973).

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

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

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

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

[Churches, page 93, column 1] Member of St. Mary’s choir. Took charge of the choir after Dr. Von Neupert left.

Kumbier, Arthur E. [Banking, page 80] Assistant cashier after the merger in 1965.

Kunich, Melvin [Sketches of Pioneers, 1878, page 26, column 2] Mentioned as owning residence in reference to Sam Shafer.

Kuring, Rev. Ed [Churches, page 94, column 1] Resident pastor of Zion Lutheran Church of Colby (1900), the congregation affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.

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

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

Laabs, Herman [Government, page 87, column 1] Elected treasurer of Township Green Grove in 1887.

[Churches, page 95, column 2] Charter member of St. Paul’s (a/k/a North Green Grove) in 1879.

[News clip, page 97, column 1] Mentions purchasing a cheese factory 3 miles North of Dorchester bringing the total of Laabs (and his sons) managed cheese factories to five.

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

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

LaBossier, Wilfred [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

LaBudde, Bertha [Formal reception at J. E. Lyons residence, page 61, column 1] Mentioned as presiding at tables.

Laird, Melvin R. [Colby Cheese, pages 110 to 113] Shown at historical marker for Colby Cheese (1968).

Lakosky, Mr. & Mrs. Fred [Theater, page 74, column 1] The son-in-law and daughter of Wm. Will purchased the Badger in 1934.

Lambert, John [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 1 & 2] Pioneer settler in town of Colby, sec. 18. Elected as first supervisor of the town of Beaver in spring of 1874. John was elected as chairman of the town of Beaver in 1875.

Lamont, A. [Businessmen of 1887, page 43, column 1] The mill of A. Lamont is located 2 miles South of the village. Mr. Lamont owns one of the oldest saw mills in this section. Later the city purchased the mill for $400.00 to be used for the location of the electric light and water works plant.

Lamont, A. D. [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Current (1973) commander of post.

Lamont, Angus¹ [Sketches of Pioneers, page 19, column 1 & 2, photo, page 19, column 2] Angus married Almira Gault in 1864 in Michigan. In 1873 he came to Colby to survey the timber tracts of the area. In 1875 he moved his family and saw mill 2 1/2 miles South of Colby. In 1894 he sold the business and turned his attention to farming. Nine children were born to the Lamonts, John, William D., Effie (married J. D. Wicker), Ella (married T. H. Patterson), Ronald, Charles, Anne (married Dennis Sullivan), Earl (married Agnes McNeight) and Angus E. (For more detailed information of the Lamont family, consult the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

[Colby Area Family Names, page 57, top of page] Angus Lamont Family.

[V.F.W., page 85, column 2] First quartermaster (1945).

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

Lamont, Angus² [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Warden (1962), financial secretary (1973).

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

Lamont, Angus Edgar Jr. [Schools, page 91, top of page] Listed on program (1898) of Colby Free High School.

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

Lamont, Earl [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

Lamont, Jim [Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Built and operated Lamont Service Station (1963).

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

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

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

[Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Built and operated Lamont Service Station (1963).

Lamont, Virginia [American Legion Auxiliary, page 85, column 1] Present (1973) secretary of auxiliary.

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

Lang, Rev. L. J. [Churches, page 92, column 2] Pastor of St. Mary’s from 1932-44. Present school was built and opened for classes in 1937, a new home for the resident sisters was provided.

Lang, Wm. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 11, column 1] Mentioned in article of John Gilford.

Langjahr, Otto [Photo, page 61, column 2] Otto is in the photo of Colby Granite and Marble Works.

Langteau, Roy [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Carpentry business since 1950.

Lapp, Pat [Trailblazer Snowmobile Club, page 110, column 1] Secretary-Treasurer.

Larmon, Otto [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Painter.

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

LaSage, Dr. [Optometrists, page 71, column 1] First optician visiting Colby in 1893.

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

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Owner of Laube Locker Service.

Laurence, Daily [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 2] Joined son E. O. C. in March of 1874.

Laurence, D. C. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 2] Elected as a justice of the peace of the town of Beaver in the spring of 1874.

Laurence, Ed [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 2] Elected as a justice of the peace of the town of Beaver in the spring of 1874.

Laurence, E. O. C. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 2] Came to Colby in February, 1873. Helped build and manage a saw mill on Dill Creek.

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

Lavigne, Herbert [Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Served as one of the first rural mail carriers in 1905.

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

LaVigne, Theo. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 30, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Mrs. Charles Wesley Harris.

Lehmer, Betty [V.F.W. Aux., page 86, column 1] Elected first senior vice president (1947).

Lehmer, Dr. [Doctors, page 73,columns 1 & 2] Practiced in Colby for a short time.

Lehrman, Theodore [Businessmen of 1887, page 43, column 1] A bird fancier that lives 2 miles Northwest of the village. He raises and trains canaries, breeding from imported birds. He makes a specialty of German singers.

Leichtnam, Juanita [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Treasurer (1973).

Leiders [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Owner of gravel and granite trucking company.

Leiders, Mr. & Mrs. Orville [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Co-owner of Green Acres Terrace Inc. Mobile Home Court.

Lemmin, Henry [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Charter member of post.

[V.F.W., page 85, column 2] Original commander of post at organization (1945).

Lenhard, Laura [Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Owner of Laura’s Plants and Things.

Levarnway, Aaron [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 2] Pioneer settler in town of Colby, sec. 26.

Lewis, E. W. [Lions Club, page 84, column 2] 1952 with E. W. as president.

[P.C.A. of America, page 98, column 1] Founded Packaging Corporation of America, served as president.

Ley, George [Banking, page 80] Director after the merger in 1965.

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

Lien, Dr. [Veterinarians, page 71, column 2] Practiced in the Colby area after Dr. Wiersig.

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

List, Mrs. L. [Churches, page 94, columns 1 & 2] Original officer in Zion Lutheran Sewing Club (1921).

Loos, Clinton [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Co-owner of Loos Machine Shop.

Loos, Clinton, E. D., Sherman & Vernon [Sketches of Pioneers, page 61, column 1, photo, page 61, bottom of the page] In 1902, E. D. Loos and family moved from Brillion, Wisconsin to Colby. He built a small machine shop and foundry North of the N. P. Peterson farm in the city. In 1908, Mr. Loos purchases Peterson’s blacksmith shop and operated it as a machine shop and foundry. In 1931 his son took over the operation of the shop until 1943 when the partnership of Sherman, Clinton and Vernon Loos was formed and known as the Loos Machine Shop. In 1940, the foundry was discontinued. In 1947, a building was purchased of the Dist. Co. Sherman and Clinton still operate the machine shop.

Loos, E. D. [Inventions, page 78, column 1] Built a single valve gasoline engine and a carburetor for the gasoline engine. Built a curd agitator designed by Ernest Mandel.

Loos, Nina [O.A.O. Homemakers, page 109 column 2] Present treasurer (1973).

Loos, Sherman [Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Served as acting postmaster for a period of six years.

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Co-owner of Loos Machine Shop.

Loos, V. W. [Government, page 87, column 1] Seventeenth mayor of Colby (1948-1952), nineteenth mayor of Colby (1958-1966).

Loos, Vernon [Banking, page 80] Director and vice president after the merger in 1965.

[Banking, page 81] Director and President in 1972.

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

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

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

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

Lorfeld, Mr. [Churches, page 95, column 1] Erected Immanual Reformed Church (1914).

Lott, Mrs. Milla [Schools, page 90, column 1] The Colby School Board members approved a resolution to the family of Milla Lott for her outstanding loyalty and dedicated services to the youth of this community (1970).

Lowe, Ebenezer [Sketches of Pioneers, page 28, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Henry Schraufnagle.

Luce, Nick [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 2] Forman of saw mill on Dill Creek.

Luchterhand Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Luchterhand, Mrs. Emil [Huddle homemakers club, page 110, column 1] Vice president (1973).

Lueloff, Fred [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Retired from the department.

[Group photograph, page 123]

Lueloff, Fred & Gottfried [Photo, page 61, column 2] Fred and his father Gottfried established the Colby Granite & Marble Works in 1899 at the corner of South 3rd Street.

Lueloff, Gertrude [Doctors, page 73, column 1] She was a practicing Registered Nurse that came to work for Dr. A. L. Schemmer in 1939. She remained with him until his death in 1939 and then worked with Dr. Koch and affiliated doctors at the present clinic until 1971.

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

Lueloff, Ida and Theodore [Photo (wedding), page 43, column 2]

Lueloff, Theodore [Group photograph, page 123]

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

Lukowicz Family [Photo, page 72, column 2] Family owned grist mill built about 1900, and burned about 1930.

Lukowicz, August [Photo, page 72, column 2]

Lukowicz, August, Frank, John & Leo [Photographers, page 72, column 2, photo of business, page 73, column 1] Purchased lots on Division street from Mr. Neumeister and built a studio. After Leo’s death in 1928, the business was taken over by Mrs. Lukowicz and eventually by her son Leo and his wife Tess until 1966.

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

Lukowicz, Leo J. Sr. [Photo, page 64, bottom of page, inside Niehoff Hotel Bar.

Lukowicz, Tess [V.F.W. Aux. Photo, page 86, column 2] Listed as community service chairman.

Lulloff, Adolph and Ferdinand [Sketches of Pioneers, page 29, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of their father August. Adolph and Ferdinand purchased the furniture stock and funeral business of Ralph Hart, who operated a store in the O. R. Briggs building on Main Street. In 1909, the erected a two-story building on Main Street and in 19189, Ferdinand purchased his brother’s interest, continuing alone. In 1938 he built the funeral home. Ferdinand died in 1957 and Woodrow Tesmer, his son-in-law is the present owner.

Lulloff, Aug. [Churches, page 95, column 2] Charter member of St. Paul’s (a/k/a North Green Grove) in 1879.

Lulloff, August [Sketches of Pioneers, page 29, column 1] August was an early settler in the town of Green Grove. He was married to Louisa Grambort. He served as the assessor when the towns of Colby and Green Grove were one township. (For more information, consult the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

Lulloff, F. W. [Government, page 87, column 1] Eighth clerk, city of Colby (1916-1925).

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

Lyon, Judah [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Mentioned as settler after March of 1872.

Lyons [Government, page 87, column 2] Alderman at the time of new city well being dug (1906).

Lyons, J. E. [News Clip, page 77, column 1] Represented Colby in the Inauguration of President Wilson.

Lyons, James E. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 54, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of A. X. Umhoefer, his son-in-law.

[Sketches of Pioneers, page 60, column 2, photos, page 60, column 2, page 61, column 1] Mr. Lyons was born in 1957 in Glasgow, Scotland. He came to the U.S. at the age of 11. He lived in Appleton until 1899 when he came to Colby. He was married to Katherine Bowser in Sheboygan County in 1883. James was engaged in the flour and feed business in Colby and Unity. Jim was active in public and political affairs. He was mayor for 12 years and alderman for two years. In 1932, he was elected delegate to the Democratic Convention that nominated F. D. Roosevelt as president. (For more information, consult the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

[Government, page 87, column 1] Ninth mayor of Colby (1908-1916), twelfth mayor of Colby ( 1926-1934).

Lyons, Jim [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Charter member of Midget City Fire Department issued May 3, 1902.

Lyons, Mary [Sketches of Pioneers, photo, page 60, column 2] Included in photo of her parents.

[Formal reception at J. E. Lyons residence, page 61, column 1] Mentioned as presiding at the tables.

Lyons, Mr. [Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] Sold building to co-op on the present site (1916).

Lyons, Mary [Sketches of Pioneers, photo, page 60, column 2] Included in photo of her parents.

[Formal reception at J. E. Lyons residence, page 61, column 1] Mentioned as presiding at the tables.

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McDonald, Dr. P. L. [Dentists, page 71, columns 1 & 2] Practiced dentistry in Colby.

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

McGovern, Susie [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page] Not included in group photo.

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

McKaveny, Dan [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 1] Owned boarding shack just South of the S. L. Nason store.

McKernon, A. [Radio & Television Show, page 77, column 2] On the committee for the Cedric Adams “Talent on Parade” Show in 1950.

McKibbon, Rev. L. W. [Churches, page 91 & 92, see United Methodist Church] Became pastor of Colby M.E. Church (1884).

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

McMonigal, Anna [Nat. Catholic Soc. of Foresters, page 93, column 2] Elected as first recording secretary (1915).

McMonigal, Wm. [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

McNamee, Joseph mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

M.

MacGrath, John [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 2] Pioneer settler in SW corner of the township of Colby called Peterson Settlement.

Machalus [Photo, page 32, columns 1 & 2] Three individuals inside harness shop.

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

Mack, Chas. [Churches, page 91 & 92, see United Methodist Church] Trustee for Colby M.E. Church.

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

[Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 2] A farmer, real estate dealer, timber estimator, log and lumber scaler, scaling longs for R. B. Salter & Co.

Mahoney, Billy [Druggists, page 71, column 2, page 72, column 1] Worked in the H. Siegrist store as a druggist.

Makovec, Eugene [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Financial secretary (1962).

Mais, Anna [Nat. Catholic Soc. of Foresters, page 93, column 2] Charter member (1915).

Mandel, Ernest [Inventions, page 78, column 1] Received a letter patent on a curd agitator, made by E. D. Loos.

[Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] Helped rebuild co-op building after fire (1937).

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

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

Marcus, Ervin [Colby Milling Co. Explosion, page 77, column 1] He was president of the Milling company at the time of the explosion (1959).

Margraf, John [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] Managed the Colby House.

Markus, Melinda [American Legion Auxiliary, page 85, column 1] Present (1973) 2nd vice president of auxiliary.

Markus, Rod [Phonograph News Paper, page 65] Mentioned as owner that came from Medford.

Markus, Rod H. [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Awarded continuous pin for 50 years of service (1953). Current (1973) publicity person of post.

Marquardt, Ben [News clip, page 125] Pitched to 16 men in baseball game with Dorchester, 14 were strike outs. The game was called on account of rain.

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

Marquardt, F. F. [Government, page 87, column 1] Eighteenth mayor of Colby (1952-1958).

Marquardt, Fred [Churches, page 95, column 2] Charter member of St. Paul’s (a/k/a North Green Grove) in 1879.

Marsh [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 2] Pioneer settler in town of Colby, sec. 36.

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

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

Marsh, Della [Blue Sky Garden Club, page 108, columns 1 & 2] Poet of the club.

Marsh, Eva [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Elected inner sentinel.

Marsh, M. [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 2] Lives 2 3/4 miles South of Colby on county line road. He is a dresser of buckskin & furs and manufactures gloves and mittens.

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

Marsh, Raymond [News Clip, page 127, column 2] An employee of the Soo Line for 42 years.

Martens, Roy [Business Places of Today 1973), page 126, column 1] Owned and operated IGA

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

Meach, Elmer [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68 columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Second Midget City Fire Chief.

Meach, Mary [Photo, Wiedenhoeft Store interior, behind counter]

Meacham, Myrtle [Government, page 87, column 1] Twelfth clerk, city of Colby (1966-1971).

Meinecke, Charles [Photo inside Geo. J. Walbridge Hardware, page 55, column 1] Mentioned along with Aug. Krepsky as purchasing the hardware business of Geo. J. Walbridge.

Meinke [Township of Hull, page 99, column 2] Pioneer name, early settler still familiar in the Cherokee area.

Melbenger [Business sketch, page 33, column 1, photo page 33, column 2] Mentioned as being a butcher before 1900.

Melberg, E. H. [Government, page 87, column 1] Thirteenth mayor of Colby (1934-1936).

Mellenthin, Gordon [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

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

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Purchased and operated Gor-Mar Dept. Store.

Mellenthin, Marion [Beauty Shops, page 71, column 2] Managed a beauty shop furnished by Edith Fiet in 1950.

Melvin, Neil [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Guard (1973).

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

Merritt, Henry [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 1] Henry occupies the entire portion of the block on the Northwest of Division and Spence Streets as a flour and feed store. He also handles brick, lime and shingles.

[Churches, page 92, columns 1 & 2, page 93, column 1] Sold six lots to the early organization of area Catholics for erection of church and movement of school building (1878).

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

Merritt, Melvin [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

Merwin, Mrs. Ben (Anna) Jr. [Civic Societies, page 83, column 1] Listed as daughter of J. F. Prosser under photo.

Mesiekthen, Aug. [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, column 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Issued charter membership in the Midget City Fire Department on May 3, 1902.

Mess, Carl [Telephone Company, page 67, columns 1, & 2] Purchased exchange from S. A. Daines in 1911.

Methodist-Episcopal Church (M.E.) See, Methodist, United below.

Methodist, United [Churches, page 91, columns 1 & 2, page 92, column 1, photograph of M.E. Church and present United Methodist Church buildings] Trustees in 1881, D. C. Bullock, Frank Brott, L. D. Reynolds, Wm. Penny and Chas. Mack, the pastor in charge was Rev. Chas. Barker.

Meyer, A. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Meyer, Ben [Schools, page 89, column 1] Group photo of 1911 basketball team.

Meyer, Bernice [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Elected as first banner bearer (1947).

Meyer, Carl [Businessmen of 1887, page 43, column 1] A mason that lives a mile Northwest of the village.

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

Meyer, Ervin [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Recording secretary (1973).

Meyer, Frank [Schools, page 90, column 2] Group photo of 1900 football team.

Meyer, George [News clip, page 98, column 2] Served as a mail carrier.

Meyer, Henry [Sketches of Pioneers, page 27, column 2 inside photo of Louis Schorer blacksmith shop]

Meyer, Laura [Colby Homemakers Club, page 110, column 1] Present pennies for friendship chairman (1973).

Meyer, Russell H. [Banking, page 80] Assistant cashier after the merger in 1965.

[Banking, page 81] Assistant cashier in 1972.

[Pee-Wee Baseball, page 107, column 2] Early leader of baseball.

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

Meyer, Willard Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Meyers, Emil [Colby Cheese, pages 110 to 113] Historically listed as building the first cheese factory in Green Grove Township (1881).

Meyers, George [Photo, Colby Band, page 63, middle of page, July 4, 1906]

Meyers, Henry [Businessmen of 1887, page 43, column 1] Proprietor of the Wisconsin Hotel, a hotel at Green Grove Corners.

[Colby Post Office, page 65, column 1, page 66, columns 1 & 2] Appointed postmaster in Green Grove,

1891.

[Government, page 87, column 1] Elected clerk of Township of Green Grove in 1887, elected justice of the peace in 1887.

Mielke, Lauretta [Churches, page 94, column 2] Present officer Zion Lutheran Sewing Club (1973).

Mielke, Mrs. Hugo [Cherokee Chums, page 109, column 2] Co-leader of club (1973).

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

Miller, Bernice [Churches, page 96, column 1] Present vice president/member of the St. Paul’s (a/k/a North Green Grove) Ladies Aid (1973).

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

Miller, (Gries) Marcia [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Color bearer in 1947.

[Harmony Co-op, page 97, column 2] Hired as first women bookkeeper (1944).

Miller, Mrs. D. J. [O.A.O. Homemakers, page 109, column 2] Original officer (1916).

Miller, Myrtle [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Elected assistant Marshall.

Miller, Mrs. Wilbert [Huddle Homemakers Club, page 110, column 1]

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

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

Minchell, V. [Badger Band, page 123] Group photograph.

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

Mitchell, Tom [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 2] Conductor on the Wisconsin Central Railroad in 1874.

Moerke, A. W. [Colby Depot, page 67, column 1] Depot agent.

Mohr, Alex [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 1] Lightning jerker for the Wisconsin Railroad and has full swing of the depot. He is generally courteous and accommodating unless the train is late.

Mohan, Melvin and Joyce [Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Members in 1973.

Mohr, Mr. [Colby Depot, page 67, column 1] Depot agent with dog named Dick.

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

Mohr, Sophie [Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] See article, appointed as one of the directors Feb. of 1899.

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

Monaghan, H. B. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 1, page 9, column 2] The villages first lawyer. He served as orator for the first 4th of July celebration in 1874.

[Lawyers, page 71, column 1] Mentioned as practicing law in Colby in 1878.

Monness, Lois [Churches, page 94, column 2] Present officer Zion Lutheran Sewing Club (1973), present Zion Lutheran School Board member (1973).

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

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

Mooers, Miss Florence [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 1] Teacher of primary students in school of joint district #1, Hull and Colby.

Morrow, James [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] American Family Insurance Agent.

Morrow, Jim [Trailblazer Snowmobile Club, page 110, column 1] New president.

Morrow, Terry [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

Moses, T. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

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

Motelet, H. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Mueller, Evelyn [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Owner and operator of gift gallery.

Mueller, J. [Government, page 87, column 2] Elected constable Township Green Grove in 1887.

Mueller, John [Government, page 87, column 1] Elected supervisor of Township Green Grove in 1887.

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

Mueller, Mary [Government, page 87, column 1] Eleventh clerk, city of Colby (1961-1966).

Mueller, Mattes [Sketches of Pioneers, page 24, column 2] He came to Colby in 1877 and homesteaded in the town of Green Grove. His son August operated a saloon in Colby in 1919. Mr. Mueller purchased the Colby House from Chas. Frome. After Mueller’s death, the business was taken over by his other two sons, Lawrence and Walter and sold in 1941.

Mueller, Walter [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Retired from the department.

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

Muenschow, Arthur [Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, group photo]

Mundt, Carl [Service Station, page 74, column 2] Owned the service station in 1935 and sold it to Dr. H. H. Christofferson.

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

[Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Site of home is now Lamont Service Station.

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 1] Built the Airport Bar.

Murray, John Joseph [Churches, page 92, columns 1, & 2, page 93, column 1] First recorded baptism at St. Killian’s (1874).

Muthig, John [Business sketch, page 33, column 1] First butcher to locate in Colby before 1880.

Mutt, J. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Mykolaschek, Chas. [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] Is a new firm at the Colby Grist Mill, one of the best industries in the village.

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