Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Its Past, Present and Future
1905

Bayfield County is the most northerly county of the State of Wisconsin. Extending up into Lake Superior it has an extensive lake frontage, the greatest of any county in the state.

Time was when to speak of the Agricultural resources of this region would only bring a smile. It was the impression that the only product of North Wisconsin was lumber and stumps. But that day is past. The practical farmer is taking the place of the big lumberman. Many a pioneer who went into Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota or other states and was starved out because of drouth and crop failure is now turning northward. Here drouth is unknown and crops are sure. This is distinctively a "Poor Mans Country." Land can be bought for a small price and on easy terms and everything he can raise finds a ready market at good prices. It is true there is work ahead, and hard work too, for the man who clears up the new land; but there is pay in proportion. The land is the natural home of timothy and clover. Clover has cut as high as three tons to the acre for a second crop. Wheat, oats and other grains yield abundantly and root crops are sure to give large returns. One farmer in this county bought land this spring for which he is to pay $400.00. He planted potatoes between the stumps and harvested 530 bushels, for which he refused sixty cents per bushel. Another reports six hundred bushels of onions taken from one half acre of ground. Blackberries were picked and marketed as late as Oct. 6th this year.

There is a market for all his wood when cut into cordwood.

Stock and sheep growing will be important industries in the near future. There is good pasturage till the snow covers the grass and as soon as the snow leaves in the spring they find plenty of sustenance

With the cutting of the forests has come a change in climate conditions. The winters are shorter, the cold is less severe and crops that could not be raised here ten years ago now prove successful. Each year experiment widens the field of profitable crop production. Bee culture is profitable, small fruits pay large returns.

Bayfield County will in time be the banner county of the state. Every part is well watered, the lakes and streams abound in fish, wild game is plentiful and good roads are being built into every part of the county. The farmer has the best of markets right at home and gets the highest price for his products. Last year while the Minnesota farmer was selling his hay for $6.00 and $7.00 per ton the North Wisconsin farmer was getting $10.00 and $11.00 for his.

Duluth, Superior, Ashland and all the iron and copper country are his markets and will take all he can produce at good prices.

The summer climate is an ideal one. The northern part of the county extends up to Lake Superior forming a peninsula and the cool lake breezes sweep over it at all times. In the near future the shore will be dotted with summer resorts where people will come to escape from the discomforts of the heat of more southern and inland towns.

Railroad facilities are good connecting the county with Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Chicago and all the east and west. The lake steamers stop at the ports and afford low rates of transportation for the bulky products of the farm. Washburn, Bayfield, Iron River, Port Wing, Mason, Grand View, Drummond and Cable are the principal towns and are all thriving.

The development of the agricultural resources of this country is of comparatively recent growth. More farms have been opened up in the last three years than in all the previous history of this country. The large lumber companies have held large tracts of land and it was their policy to discourage the actual settler. There was always danger that in clearing his land and burning his brush the fires would get beyond control and sweep through and destroy the standing pine. He also demanded improvements and this increased taxation. But the big lumbermen are going, and they are now selling their lands. The day of the farmer has come and no part of this country offers more advantages and more sure returns for labor and money expended to those who are seeking to establish homes than does Bayfield County.

The city of Washburn is the only incorporated municipality in the county of Bayfield. It dates its birth from the 1st of April, 1904 and the census of 1905 places its population at 5,000. It is the metropolis and county seat of Bayfield county and stands at the head of the towns of the county commercially and in other respect. Its industries consist of saw mills, box factories, machine shops, coal docks, elevators etc. Its harbor is one of the finest on the entire chain of lakes and its elevator holds the record for sending out the largest cargoes ever carried on the waters of Lake Superior. Its harbor knows nothing of dredges and is one of nature's productions.

The country tributary to Washburn City is being more rapidly settled with farmers than perhaps any other section of the county. The market the city affords no doubt has something to do with this and the soil in the vicinity is perhaps another inducement to the prospective farmer.

A creamery will be started in the spring and a brick yard is among the new industries contemplated. The city is electric lighted, has a fine system of water works and is up-to-date in every respect.

Its schools are among the best in this section of the state and its churches comprise all denominations almost.

The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha and the Northern Pacific railways run into the city and the former company owns the coal docks and elevator while the latter company is contemplating erecting things of this sort.

Judge Irish	In the years to come when the visitor to the beautiful Lake Superior country sails up the waters of Chequamegon bay, past prosperous farms on which graze hundreds of cattle and sheep and comes lo a stop at the docks of the city of Washburn he will pass up her well kept streets, view her public buildings and seeing on every hand her evidences of thrift and enterprise will be led to ask, ěWho were the men who worked and planned that this town might be?î He will be told that among them all no one did more for, nor had more faith in Washburn than her first mayor Judge Wm. H. Irish. For twenty years Judge Irish has been a resident of this city and for every one of those twenty years he has stood for everything that meant the advancement of Washburn's best interests. A man of sterling integrity, the people felt that their interests were safe in his hands when they made him county judge and when the newly incorporated city of Washburn had to choose a mayor the people knew no better man to choose than him. Judge Irish gives to every detail of public business the same painstaking care that he would give if it were his own. He belongs to the old school who believe that "Public office is a public trust." The Judge has a firm belief that a prosperous city should look prosperous. Acting on this theory he advocates street improvements and everything that will help to make the city a better city. During his term of office Washburn has been very much improved in appearance.
M. M. Sweet President Of The Council	Mr. Sweet is a self made man. Left fatherless at an early age, his prospects were not of the brightest. But with a determination to succeed which no obstacles could overcome he went to work. Early and late he worked and every spare moment was put into study. In this way he managed to support himself and at the same time keep up with his classes in school. He early earned the respect of the community and when last year the city of Washburn was incorporated he was chosen by the citizens of the 7th ward to represent them in the council. When the council was organized he was elected President although he was the youngest member. Mr. Sweet is an advocate of municipal ownership of public utilities, and believes them successful if properly managed. Cities are like individuals, one may have the necessary qualifications and opportunities to make a business venture a success while another may not. The problem must be worked out by each municipality for itself. Mr. Sweet has been connected with the drug business almost ever since he came to Washburn and purchased his present business this summer Mr. Sweet is manager of the Opera House and strives to give the amusement loving public the best plays only. Another of his business ventures is the Sweet Advertising Co. which does a bill posting and advertising business. He has a firm belief that Washburn has a bright future in prospect and has invested in considerable city property.
R. A. Hering City Clerk	Was born in Chippewa Falls and came to Washburn thirteen years ago, Mr. Hering is a printer by profession and came to work in a newspaper office. Here he soon became identified with the public and social life of the town. At the breaking out of the Spanish-American War he became a member of Co. K Fourth Wisconsin Volunteers and served throughout the war. When peace was declared he returned to Washburn and was elected town clerk in 1903, and when the city of-Washburn was incorporated in 1904 he became the first city clerk. Mr. Hering is enthusiastic when speaking of the agricultural resources of this county. As an experiment he planted a lot 35x130 feet with two bushels of seed potatoes and in the fall harvested fifty seven bushels.
	F. B. Hicks, M. D. Dr. Hicks has been in the practice of medicine for six years in this city. A most successful career has been his during that period and his prominence in Washburn as also in the medical profession of the county and state has been most noteworthy. He has taken a live interest in all the affairs of the city as well as the profession at large. He is a graduate of the Beloit College of Beloit, Wisconsin. He was a student of the Chicago Seminary, and served two years as pastor of the Lyon Congregational church of Clinton, Iowa. He then took a course in the Rush Medical college, Chicago from which he graduated. He immediately commenced the practice of medicine. He came to Washburn in 1899. Since he came here he was Deputy of State Board of Health, and now is Secretary of Bayfield County Medical society and a member of the American Medical association. Dr. Hicks keeps abreast of the profession and lets no opportunity pass to meet the demands of these 20th century times. He thoroughly believes in the future of this city and is heartily in sympathy with every movement which tends to build it up and develop the virgin lauds tributary to Washburn.
John Walsh City Attorney of Washburn	Attorney Walsh was born at Two Rivers this state Jan. 15th, 1872. After graduating from the high school of his native town he began teaching in Dakota which he followed four years. He was a student of the Wisconsin State University for one year in the law department and began the practice of law at Kewaunee, Wis., after having taken an examination by the State Board of Examiners in 1894. Four years later he was elected Municipal Judge of Kewaunee county, being the youngest judge in the state at that time. He came to Washburn in 1901 where he has practiced since and has served in official capacities. He was Township attorney of Washburn which was before the city was incorporated and bears the honor of being the first to fill that office since it became a city, during all the corporation. Mr. Walsh is one of the rising young lawyers of northern Wisconsin. He is a staunch supporter of Washburn's advancement and upbuilding and believes in its future as much .as any citizen in the municipality.
John O'Sullivan	John O'Sullivan has lived in Bayfield county for the last twenty-four years and has been in Washburn City for 19 years. Mr. O'Sullivan has been very closely identified with the history of Washburn. For four years he served as Chief of Police and as patrolman for three and one-half years. Later he was elected to the office of sherifTand served two years. He is at present serving the new city of Washburn as Alderman from the second ward. Mr, O'Sullivan is the city ice dealer and does a thriving business in that line. He has three ice houses situated in different parts of the city and fills all the private houses as well. This season he has supplied considerable ice to the Omaha Ry, for icing their cars.
B. Ungrodt Alderman From The Second Ward	The people of the United States are a composite race, combining the characteristics of many nationalities. Probably no other resident of Washburn traveled as many miles to reach this ěLand of Promiseî as did B. Ungrodt. He was born of German parents near Cape Town in South Africa from which place his parents immigrated to this country when he was about three years old and settled in Algoma, Wis. where Mr. Ungrodt lived until he arrived at man's estate. He came to Washburn nineteen years ago and engaged in the hardware business, and has continued it to the present time and has a branch store at Iron River, Wis. He has the agency for the celebrated Garland and Radiant Home stoves and heaters and deals quite largely in farm machinery. Mr. Ungrodt is a believer in his home town and is doing all he can to further its interests. He is a believer in the value of a citizenship owning their homes and is treasurer of the Washburn Building and Loan Association. He is also Alderman from the second ward and has held other positions of trust in the gift of the people.
E. C. Stevens, Manager For C. N. Cramer & Co.	Mr. Stevens has been with the C. N. Cramer Co., Wholesale Grocers of Ashland, Wis. for thirteen years. Seven years ago he came to Washburn and took charge of their Washburn branch. Under Mr. Stevens' management the business has been very successful, all the country north and west of Washburn being covered by their traveling salesman. Mr. Stevens is very much interested in the development of Washburn and vicinity. His home is one of the best residences in the city and he is actively engaged in developing the dairy interests of this section. He has a fine piece of land near the city, thirty-six acres of which are cleared and under cultivation. He has built a fine large barn and has at present 25 head of cattle. He milks fourteen cows and finds a ready market for all his milk at good prices. Hay and oats are his main crops. Mr. Stevens says farming pays in this country.
Hon. L. N. Clausen Insurance And Real Estate	The Hon, L, N. Clausen's business career in Washburn of twenty one years, has been full of activity and progress. It has been filled with public service almost constantly. His first public service was by filling the town clerkship office in the year of '85. The following year he was elected as Justice of the Peace which office he has held, with exception of one year, ever since. He was secretary of the Board of Education for many years and is its president at this writing. He served acceptably on the Town Board for a time, and in '98 was elected County Treasurer. His election to the Assembly took place in 1904, receiving 3757 votes as against 1515 votes for Winfield E. Tripp, democratic nominee. Mr. Clausen has served his party faithfully. He was honored with the chairmanship of the Republican County Committee which he held ten years consecutively. As a business man he has been highly successful and stands in the front rank of the line he handles, real estate and insurance. He represents 28 of the leading fire insurance companies of the country and carries as side lines, life and accident insurance. Recently he platted 80 acres of land, known as Clausen's addition, situated near the Walker school which is fast being disposed of, and is undergoing improvements rapidly, ^ Mr. Clausen is thoroughly progressive and will not let time, money or any opportunity slip by which is essential towards the building up of Washburn and the country tributary to it. A man of affairs in every possible sense.
John W. Gibson Superintendent of Northwestern Fuel Co. Washburn, Wis.	Born in Brynmawr, South Wales on the 28th day of November, 1871, John W. Gibson, superintendent of the Northwestern Fuel company, thus began his earthy career and when eleven years of age he came with his parents to America where his father, Rev, John Gibson, first located at Byron, Ill., and became pastor of the Congregational church of that place. After obtaining a common school education he took a two years course in the Park College, located at Parkville, Mo. It was his natural inclination to railroad-it and for two years he followed that business. In Sept. 1896 he came to Washburn and shortly after took a position with the Northwestern Fuel Co. under Mr. Sawyer, then superintendent of the concern and in 1901 he was chosen as Mr. Sawyer's successor upon his resignation which position has ably filled ever since. The Northwestern Fuel company is one of the largest hard and soft coal distributors in the Lake Superior region. This concern supplies from its docks in Washburn the territory on the lines of the Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis & Omaha railroad and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul together with the local points on the Chicago & Northwestern road. It does an immense business all through the Mineral range country. Mr. Gibson is a young man full of progressive ideas and in every sense may be termed a 20th century hustler.
H. P. Axelberg Morgan & Axelberg, Real Estate, Insurance	Mr. Axelberg, of the insurance firm of Morgan & Axelberg, has made his residence in Washburn for the last twelve years, having been actively associated with the business and official affairs of the city and county. He was for six years, deputy treasurer of the county and was chairman of the county board during the year 1904. The co-partnership now existing between him and Geo. F. Morgan was formed in Sept., 1901, buying out the insurance and real estate business of H. C. Prudhomme. The business has been greatly increased and they enjoy a large business which is constantly growing. Mr. Axelberg was born in Norway. His parents came to America locating near Green Bay, this state, 1869. He spent his early boyhood there and after receiving a common school education became a student of Augsburg seminary at Minneapolis, Minnesota where he pursued a four-year course. Since locating in Washburn he has been closely identified with the affairs of the city. He is one of the progressive men of Washburn and stands high in business and social circles.
	Northern State Bank Of Washburn The Northern State Bank was incorporated September 5th, 1895, with a capital stock paid in of $25,000. It does a general banking business, pays interest on certificates of deposit and savings accounts, and solicits accounts of firms and individuals. The last statement of the bank's condition shows it has deposits of $116,198.99 and a surplus and undivided profits of $16,646.03. It is quartered in a fine brownstone building erected for the purpose which is equipped with modern fixtures and burglar-proof safe, fire-proof vault, etc. The president of this institution is M, A, Sprague, vice president, F. T. Yates and O. P. Swanby, cashier. From the day this bank first opened its doors for business it has enjoyed a constantly increasing patronage and holds in a large degree the confidence and good will of the people.
The Bayfield County Bank	The Bayfield County Bank is the oldest institution of its kind in the county. It was founded in 1889 by Messrs W, G. and D. M, Maxcj, the president and vice president of the concern. Its statement for the quartet of the present year ending August 25th, made to the bank examiner shows deposits of $112,646.24, with a snug surplus and undivided profits. D. M. Maxcy, the vice president, is a large holder of pine and hardwood lands, which amount to more than thirty thousand acres within the county of Bayfield. It is, in most cases, cut-over and may easily be developed for agricultural purposes at but little cost. Mr. Maxcy has disposed of a number of small tracts during the past two years and as an example of what has been done we quote the name of J. R. Colby who bought 40 acres of land last April, and planted three or more acres to potatoes that yielded him 530 bushels of a splendid quality of this product. He disposed of them at 80 cents per bushel realizing more than enough to pay for his land inside of a few months, Mr. Maxcy sells on easy terms and at right prices.
E. C. Alvord, Attorney	Was born in Erie County, Pa, Feb. 1st, 1860. His father lost his life while battling for his country when his son was but three years old. His mother cared for him till he reached the age of twelve years when the ěgrim reaper deathî claimed her also and young Alvord was left to make his own way in the world. He soon showed that he had the pluck and courage to fight the battle of life and win, even against adverse circumstances. Determined to make the best of himself he set out to get an education. He spent two years at the state normal school at Edinboro, Pa. and one year at Allegheny college. He settled upon the law as his profession and was admitted to the bar at Watertown, South Dakota, in 1888. He practiced there for four years and came to Washburn in 1892 where he has remained since. Mr. Alvord has been active in public life, having been district attorney for Bayfield Co. for two terms. He also served as city attorney for three years and was appointed chairman of the town board to fill a vacancy.
Washburn Hardware Co. G. W. Hacker, Manager	This business was established by F. S. Colquhoun and purchased by the Washburn Hardware Co. in Feb. 1904 when Mr. Hacker took charge, as manager. The stock consists of hardware, stoves, sporting goods and harness. They have the agency for the Universal Steel Ranges and heaters, one of the best lines in the market. The firm does a large business in roofing and general contract work. Farm machinery is a new line added last year. They handle the Champion line and the rapid increase in their sales is a good indication of the growth of the farming interests in this vicinity. They sold the first self-binding reaper ever sold in Washburn this spring. Mr. Hacker, the manager, is a native of Superior, having been born there. He is a member of the Superior Old Settlers' Club, was educated in the Superior public schools and after graduating from the high school spent some time in the Superior normal. He spent six years in the employ of the Pease Hardware Co. at Superior where he gained an experience which is of great value to him in his present position. He looks forward to the time when this will be a rich farming country, and farm machinery a large part of his business.
	Raarup Bros. This is one of the oldest grocery firms in this city and they have an enviable reputation for fair dealing which is responsible for their large trade. They are natives of Germany and came to this country twenty-three years ago. They first settled in Minnesota but not finding things to their liking came to North Wisconsin and settled in Ashland. Believing that Washburn offered better opportunities they came across the bay and established their present business. They always keep on hand a full line of groceries and provisions and an assortment of Queen's ware. They, in connection with all the grocers in the city, have recently put their business on a cash basis and are well pleased with the results. They are optimistic regarding the future of this country and think Washburn is only in its infancy.
	Louis Mattson One of Ihe pushing young business men of Washburn is Louis Mattson. Born in Sweden, he came to this country with his parents when he was seventeen years of age. They settled first in Lakeland, Minnesota, and later came to Wisconsin. As a young man Mr. Mattson saw considerable of the country finally coming to Washburn where he worked in the mills and in the woods for a couple of years. In 1901 he began business as head of the firm of Mattson & Olson dealing in flour, feed, grain, hay, etc. Last spring he bought his partner's interest and is now sole proprietor. Mr. Mattson enjoys a good local trade and has many friends among the people of Washburn. He has the agency for Pillsburys' Best XXXX flour which is one of the best brands on the market and is building up a fine trade in Washburn and the surrounding country.
The Carson Grocery Store	This business was established by E. W. Edgerley nine years ago and who sold it to the present owners, a year later. A full and complete line of fancy and staple groceries are carried besides flour and farm produce, the latter of which is bought of the farmer, the highest cash price being paid for butter, eggs, etc. Goods are delivered to all parts of the city on short notice and at the lowest living prices. Mr. Carson has resided in Washburn for fourteen years and has a wide acquaintance among the Washburnites. He was for a time in the livery business prior to 1897. He has other interests in the city, being a stockholder and director in the Washburn Ice company besides realty holdings in the city.
	Quincy W. Frost Has been identified with the history and growth of Washburn for a number of years. For over fifteen years he has supplied the people of the city with drugs and medicines. In connection with his drug business he also conducts a news stand where the daily papers and latest periodicals can be found. Mr. Frost is a man of attractive personality and. has many personal friends among the people of Washburn. He has watched with interest the growth of the city and predicts for Washburn a steady healthy growth. The permanent settler will supplant the lumbermen and in a few years the streets will be lined with the farmers' teams who come into town with their produce and take back goods from the stores instead.
Henry Johnson, Proprietor Of The Johnson Studio, Washburn	Mr. Johnson has spent sixteen years in the photographic business, beginning his career in the city of Minneapolis where he served an apprenticeship of four years in some of the leading studios. He first opened a studio of his own in Ashland, where he built up a fine patronage during the eight years spent there. In 1901 he had a splendid offer for the Ashland studio which he accepted and immediately purchased the present one which he has successfully conducted since. Mr. Johnson is a splendid operator and his work compares favorably with the best studios in the state. He is keeping abreast with the profession by employing up-to-date methods and materials.
Washburn Co-Operative Store	The Washburn Co-operative.store Co. was organized by Ole Aune in 1893. He acted as manager for the first three months when he resigned and Chas Peterson took his place. Mr. Aune was successful in placing the stock of the company with the citizens of Washburn and among the farmers in the vicinity. Each one who holds stock has a personal interest in the business and so confines his trading to the company store. The management of Mr. Peterson has been very satisfactory. The company now operates two stores in Washburn and pays good annual dividends on its stock. Mr. Peterson was born in Drammen, Norway and came to America when nineteen years old. He first went to Eau Claire where he remained a few years, then came to Washburn, The fact that he has held his position for thirteen years is the best evidence of his ability to conduct business successfully. He invested in city property and also has a fine piece of land which he expects to turn into a fine farm in the near future.
Joseph Robert Mitchell, M. D.	Dr, Mitchell was born in Wisconsin. He took a course in the Normal School at Mayville, North Dakota, also studied in the agricultural college at Brookings, South Dakota. In 1893 he entered the medical department of the University of Minnesota and spent three years. He was also a student in the Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago for nearly three years when he was transferred to the Chicago Homeopathic Medical college and graduated in 1899. In addition to the above he spent two summers with Dr. Watry, of Hahnemann post graduate college doing special work on the eye, ear, nose and throat. At the same time he held a clerkship under Dr. B. S, Arnolphy and his fellows, and assisted in the treatment of chest diseases for six months. In September 1900 he attended for a term Dr. E. H. Pratt's post graduate course in ouficeat surgery at Chicago. After practicing in the southern part of the state for a short time he came to Washburn in 1899, where he has practiced ever since. He is a member of the Homeopathic Society of Wisconsin, M. W. A., the Maccabees of the World, the Woodmen of the World, Good Templars and the M. E Church.
	The Norway House The Norway house is conducted by Mrs. L. Olson who has recently opened it having refurnished and put it in fine condition in every way. She provides splendid boarding accommodations at very low rates, $3.50 per week. Her meals compare favorably with the other hotels of the city.
	Frank Tetzner, Meat Market Mr. Tetzner's eighteen years of career in the meat market business has been very satisfactory and insured to him a fine trade which today is practically but the beginning of an era for Washburn, the city of Chequamegon bay country. Mr. Tetzner has one of the modernized meat markets of the 20th century times and it compares favorably with those of larger plants. Everything is kept by him that may be found in the more thoroughly equipped markets. He owns the building in which his market is located, a fine two-story structure. First class meats, cut to suit the most particular people, are supplied, delivered to any part of the city. Mr. Tetzner has faith in the future of Washburn and looks for a wider field in which to operate when the farm lands have been cleared and occupied by actual settlers.
	Finstead & Aune The firm of Finstead & Aune is well known in W^ashburn, Both members of the fi rm have lived here fora number of years and been identified with Washburn's growth and progress, Mr, Finstad serving as postmaster under President Harrison, The firm began their present business in 1902 and have been well pleased with their venture. They carry a full stock of furniture and house furnishings. They have a fine trade in this city and all the towns in this county. Both members of the firm are of Scandinavian birth but have become thoroughly Americanized and believe that North Wisconsin is the best part of the United States in which to live and the best place in the world for a poor man to settle.
	Hans Nelson, Tailor Hans Nelson began his tailoring in Norway twenty-six years ago. He served a regular apprenticeship and is thoroughly equipped to do the best of work for his patrons. He came to Washburn twelve years ago and was in the employ of E A. Blexrud continuously until two months ago when he began business for himself. Mr. Nelson is a permanent resident of Washburn and owns his own home. He does fine custom tailoring, repairing, cleaning, etc.
C. L. Willey, Livery, Feed And Sales Stable	Mr. Willey is one of the oldest liverymen in the business in this section of the state. In 1884 he established a livery business in Ashland. Nine years ago Mr. Willey bought a small barn on Omaha street in this city which soon developed into a much larger business than he could handle and thus he was compelled to seek more commodious quarters, moving to the present stand. His entire property was wiped out by fire last April, not even a hame strap was saved. There stands in the place of the old barn a new structure, 50x100, most modern in every way. It is stocked with the very latest and up-to-date turnouts to the number of fifteen which consists of stanhopes, hacks, fancy doubles and singles. Mr. Willey believes in the future of his town and is associated with its interests in various ways. He makes a specialty of meeting the demand of the home patrons and yet a tourist or commercial traveler will always be given the best in the town. His turnouts are all new and a poor horse has no place in his stable.
S. E. Swanson, Union Meat Market	Among the residents of Washburn who would be eligible to membership in an old settlers club we would count S. E. Swanson. Of Norwegian birth he came lo Wisconsin twenty-five years ago and spent five years in Little Falls, Polk County, this state, then came to Washburn. Like most of the people who came here in the early days he found employment in the mills and woods. He began business for himself about sixteen years ago and has always enjoyed a good trade. His market is always supplied with the best in meats, vegetables and poultry and he has also a line of canned goods, Mr. Swanson handles live stock quite extensively buying it by the carload and doing his own butchering. He is also planning to raise stock himself having bought a piece of land which he is clearing and improving. He says Washburn is all right and is bound to be a good town and is in favor of everything that will make for the betterment.
	J. L. Smith, Superintendent Of Water Works A man who has lived in any of these Northern towns for twenty years can always be classed among the "oldest inhabitantsî. Mr. Smith has earned his title as he has lived in Washburn for twenty years. Sixteen of these years he has been superintendent of the water works. His long term of service is sufficient comment on his character and ability. He worked for the contractors who installed the plant and when it was ready for operation took charge and has remained in charge ever since Mr. Smith has seen many changes in these years. In them all he has seen a steady growth and improvement and with others he believes Washburn's history is only beginning.
	Hotel Washburn The Hotel Washburn is the leading hotel of the city. The genial proprietor, Ed. P. Pederson, has been brought up in the hotel business having been associated with his father, Chris Pederson, up to the time of his death in November last year. He is well versed in all the details of running a modern hotel and is popular with the traveling public. On coming to Washburn six years ago his father purchased the building now known as the Washburn Hotel. Mr. Pederson is progressive and is constantly improving the house. A new steam heating plant will be installed in the near future. The hotel is electric lighted, has large sample room and thirty light, airy sleeping rooms.
Kenfield & Lamoreaux Box Factory	This concern manufactures wire reels, crates, heading and a variety of other specialties of a similar character which are being shipped all over the United States, daily in carload lots. The output of this mill may be better appreciated when the number employed is given, it ranging from eighty-five to one hundred and twenty hands. The establishment of the plant dates back a decade and by another firm than the present one. Its small beginning was never thought to mean much for .Washburn and not until the present firm took possession of it did it really begin to assume proportions of a noteworthy character. Today it is one of the important institutions of the city of Washburn, and we might add of Bayfield county. It is to the credit of Messrs, Kenfield & Lamoreaux that such an institution exists and has added so much to the commercial interests of Bayfield county's metropolis. This mill is one of the busiest industries in the city, running the year round and a large portion of the time night and day. As to its future there are no misgivings upon the part of the citizens of the town.
John A. Anderson, Manfgr, Dealer Boots And Shoes	Mr. Anderson has been a manufacturer of lumberman's boots and shoes since he came to America, '83. He first located in Fifield, this state where he conducted a manufacturing business for eleven years prior to coming to Washburn,.l894. It was then he bought the building and stock of H. R Johnson, which he has run ever since having added the manufacture of lumbermen's boots and shoes to it. Of the latter line he is shipping to the northwest and west, besides supplying the local demand. Mr. Anderson is a native, of Sweden. It was there he learned the shoemakers' trade and worked at it for several years prior coming to this country. He carries a fine line of ladies', gent's and children's shoes and foot-gear, enjoys a good trade and is one of the representative merchants of Washburn.
	The Franklin House This is the leading $1.00 per day house in Washburn, B. J. Cuikeene the present proprietor is one of the best known hotel men in this region. He has spent eighteen years in the Franklin House which has been well patronized all that time. The hotel is located on Bayfield street within easy distance from both rail road depots and visitors to Washburn will find good comfortable quarters at this hotel at all times.
Mill Of The Edw. Hines Lumber Co., Washburn	The Hines Lumber company with headquarters at Chicago, is one of the leading lumber concerns, of the United States. There is a combined production from their six mills situated at Ashland,Washburn and,Iron River, Mason Hammond and Nebaganon, on half a billion feet annually in round numbers. Two thousand men are employed in all the departments of its operation. The company own and operate 65 miles of logging railways upon which twelve engines and four hundred cars are moved daily. It owns a fleet of twenty-one merchant marines which has a combined carrying capacity of fifteen million feet of lumber. The company's Chicago yards cover forty-five acres of ground and it has a water frontage of two and a half miles. The Washburn saw mill has a cutting capacity of a quarter of a million daily ten-hour run. Two hundred men' are employed eight months of the year. It is modern in all of its appointments and is equipped for the manufacture of lumber and lath, the output of the latter being sixty-thousand a day.
Jacobs-McDonnell Co. White Cedar Poles, Posts, Piling And Shingles	This business was originally started in '96 by John A. Jacobs the president and treasurer of the above company. He erected a saw mill with thirty-five thousand capacity for the manufacture of lumber, meantime added a shingle mill. The plant was wiped out by fire in the fall of 1903. In February of the present year Mr. Jacobs affected the organization of a stock company with the object of extending the operations of the business which has grown very rapidly under his management, and there is be to erected another mill for the manufacture of railroad ties almost exclusively. The construction of it is to be begun at once. The company is operating in the woods with a large force of men and the output is ties and poles; the latter from 16 foot and longer are supplied on a contract to the Pittsburg & Lake Superior Iron Co., Escanaba, Mich. Mr. Jacobs was one of the first settlers of Washburn and has great faith in the city. The company of which he is the chief head has a prospective run of not less than twelve to fifteen years. Mr. Jacobs has always been an active and progressive citizen and besides.his cedar interests is the owner of considerable real estate,
L. Segal & Bro.	The leading dry goods and clothing merchants of Washburn are a good example of what can be done in this part of the country by men who have the ability and foresight to take advantage of the opportunities offered. Louis Segal and Bro. came from Minneapolis and opened the Red Front Clothing store in 1893. This store was popular from the start as the people soon found that they could depend upon what they said. Their first principle in the conduct of the business was and is, that customers must be satisfied at any cost. Any complaint, any dissatisfaction is made good without a murmur, and as a consequence the Red Front Clothing store has always been foremost in popularity. In 1900 they opened The Red Front Store in Bayfield with a complete line of clothing, dry goods and shoes and in 1902 they bought the dry goods stock of W. H. Lemke and opened the store now known as The Leader. Few towns of the size of Washburn can boast of so fine a store as The Leader. The line of dress goods and everything found in a first class dry goods store displayed here is equal to that found in many cities several times the size of Washburn and the prices on all lines of merchandise kept in this store are as low as can be found anywhere for the same quality. Mr. J. Segal is always on hand to look after his customers' welfare at the Leader and Mr. Louis Segal takes good care of those who call at the Red Front Store.
O. A. Davidson Boots And Shoes	Mr. Davidson is an illustration of what can be done, and is being done, by a great many of our citizens of foreign birth. He was born in Sweden and spent five years as a sailor. During this period he crossed the ocean several times and has visited all the principal seaports of this country. When he was twenty-six years old he gave up his seafaring life and decided to make his future home in America. He came to Washburn about twelve years ago and began business by opening a small shoe repairing shop. He did not have any capital but by economy and perseverance saved enough to add a small shoe stock. His business in this line soon outgrew his limited quarters, and he was obliged to move into a larger building. This he has done several times his last move being into his present quarters, the beginning of the present year. He now carries one of the largest shoe stocks in town and has added a line of clothing and furnishing goods which has drawn a large trade. He is an enthusiastic Washburnite and one who believes in home trade for home people. Mr. Davidson has built up his business by fair dealing and selling goods at a low margin of profit.
	Thomas Dalziel Private Boarding This is one of the high class private boarding places of Washburn. It is a seclusive, quiet, homelike place to board. It is nicely and conveniently located, within a block of the post office and very near the business center of the city. Mrs. Dalziel has spared no pains to make her boarders who comprise the teachers and businessmen of Washburn, feel perfectly at home. Mr. and Mrs. Dalziel have lived in Washburn seventeen years. They erected this home immediately after they came here which has been their home with the exception of six years, ever since.
Peter Jenson Livery, Feed And Sales Stable	Mr. Jenson first established himself in the livery business four years ago by building a stable, 40x80, two stories high, with accommodations for eighteen horses and a loft capacity for 25 tons of hay. He spared no expense in equipping his establishment with the very best turnouts in use today. It has sixteen first class rubber tire turnouts which consists of stanhopes, traps, fancy double and singles, hacks and a $700 funeral car that is a magnificent one. Mr. Jenson has been engaged prior to going into this business, in contract lumbering for more than thirteen years off and on within a short distance of Washburn and is well and favorably known throughout this section. He owns a farm of seventy acres one mile northeast of here which he is developing and now has twenty acres under the plow. He is a staunch supporter of this county's development along agricultural lines.
	Wm. Goedeke Was born in the southern part of the state and came to Washburn eighteen years ago and opened the 99¢ Store. Mr. Goedeke has prospered, and now carries a large stock of crockery, tinware, confectionery and fruits. He has recently added a line of growing plants and gold fishes and has been very successful with them. Mr. Goedeke also manufactures pop during the summer season and supplies the city trade. He believes in fruit culture in this part of the country. He has several apple trees at his residence in the city which have born good crops every year for twelve years. This is an extra good record as in most parts of the country a good crop one year is followed by a light one, or none at all, the following year.
Washburn Steam Laundry	The Washburn Steam Laundry is one of the city's growing institutions It is well equipped with all the best machinery and employs only the most competent help. This laundry does a good business all through the county and has bright prospects for the future as the surrounding country develops. George A. Calder, the present proprietor, bought the plant a short time ago and his good record as a good business man and citizen establishes in advance his success. He makes a special effort to please his patrons and give the very best of satisfaction.
	The F. J . Meehan Company F. J. Meehan, Pres. This company owns several of the finest business blocks in the city, all of them being centrally located and modern in every respect. Meehan Block No, 1 was erected in 1888 and is a solid brownstone structure occupied, as a store on the first floor and as a lodge room on the second. Meehan Block No. 2 is a solid stone structure and is the best in the city. It is occupied as a dry goods and clothing and a hardware store. Block No. 3 was erected in 1897 and is modern in all details. The first floor is occupied by stores and the second floor is rented to roomers. Mr. Meehan is one of the old residents of the city and is one of the strictly progressive men of the county. The company also owns a number of other business buildings in Washburn and keeps all of its properties in splendid repair and its building are a credit to the community.
St. Louis Catholic Church Rev. Father Ulric Petri, Priest	The St. Louis Catholic church, erected in 1903, is but the basement of the proposed edifice which will, when completed, excel in size and expenditure any church of the city. It is to be constructed of Lake Superior brown sandstone, fine architectural design and is to be modern in every particular. It has a seating capacity of 600 people as it stands today. This parish comprises a total of 270 families; 89 English, 139 French, 31 Polish, 10 German and one Italian, or 1,426 souls. The St, Louis Parochial Sisters' school, conducted under the auspices of the church is housed in the old church building, a substantial and commodious structure and in which 285 children of the parish are taught and a corps of five teachers are kept in charge. All grades are taught up to the ninth. This school has established a splendid reputation as an institution of learning and ranks high in the educational schools of the state. Father Ulric Petri has been in charge of this parish for the past three and half years and it is through his laborious efforts that such a fine church building has been begun and it is hoped that the full consummation of his hope may soon be realized by the completion of the edifice.
REV. J. E. Cook, Pastor Of The M E Church	Mr. Cook entered the West Wisconsin Conference in the fall of 1898, his first charge being at Humbird where he remained three years and two years after took charge at Ellsworth from whence he came to Washburn in 1903 where he has been since. He has, during that time, lifted the church and parsonage of the longstanding indebtedness, causing the basement to have been finished off and furnished, and added eighty-members to the church roll. Mr.. Cook is a graduate of Beloit college and during a theological course pursued at Gareit Biblical institute of one year he filled an appointment at Lee Centre, Ill. Mr. Cook was wedded to Miss Gertrude McLyman of Fairchild this state, Jan. 1st, 1900. Mrs. Cook is a great help to him in church work and social circles, and has gathered about her a host of warm friends in Washburn as also has Mr. Cook.
Norwegian Methodist Church REV, H. S. Haver, Pastor	The Norwegian Methodist society of Washburn was organized less than a year ago with a small membership. The first pastor was the Rev H, A. Ofstae who was succeeded in September last by Rev. H. S, Haver, a young man just out of college. Mr. Haver is a devout adherent of the gospel truths so vital to Christ's kingdom among men of today, and he is endeavoring to preach it as divinely revealed to him. Mr. Haver was born iu a town in Norway which bears his name, Haver, June 7th, 1880. At the age of 18 he came to America, locating at Perth Amboy, N, J , where his wild, roving disposition led him hither and he, for a time, reveled in dissipation and became a saloon frequenter which was decidedly against his early training. One night as he was standing at the bar in a saloon in Perth Amboy, a young man accosted him asking if he did not want to become a Christian and he answered in the affirmative, going with him to a religious meeting that same evening. This is one of the many demonstrations of the Gospel's power to transform and quicken men's inner lives, making them ěobedient to the heavenly call," go preach the Gospel to every creature.'' And thus he went and his work is being greatly blessed, much good resulting from his efforts wherever he has been called to work for the Master. He is a graduate of Northwestern University at Evanston, III.
	Washburn's Churches Washburn's churches comprise many denominations and all of her religious institutions are doing good work for the city. The Lutherans are represented by the German, Norwegian, Swedish and Mission churches all of which have good buildings and are prosperous. The Catholic church is firmly established with a large membership and good buildings. The Episcopal, Congregational and Methodist denominations are also represented, the latter also having a Scandinavian Methodist church erected a year or so ago. The people are quite liberal in the support of the religious societies and the city is greatly benefited by the work they are doing.
	The Thompson Lumber Co. This is one of the oldest firms in Washburn. The capacity of the mill is 150,000 feet of lumber per day. The cut this season is about 20,000,000. The mill gives employment to 90 hands for a ten hour run. C. F. Thompson the president of the company resides in Chicago and is extensively engaged in lumbering in other parts of the country both south and west. M. H. Sprague is the general manager in charge at this point. He is an experienced man conversant with all the details of the manufacture of lumber and can be depended upon to get the greatest possible value in manufactured product from the logs run through his mill.
	Public Schools Of Washburn The public schools of Washburn are quartered in four substantial and modem structures which are crowded to their fullest capacity, necessitating the use of portions of other buildings. The high school building was erected twelve years ago at a cost of $40,000. It is a model in every way, comparing favorably with some of the best structures of the state. The school system requires 29 instructors, including the superiors. The total enrollment for the past year has averaged 1035, 85 of whom are students of the high school, Manual training is taught from the 6th to the 10th grade. TEACHERS S. A. Oscar, superintendent, is supervising principal in the high school with Huldah B. Hanke 1st assistant, Mary C, Chittenden 2nd assistant and Ella F, Tormey and May M. Evans as instructors in the various departments. The training department is in charge of J. P. Granner. The teaching force in the Walker school is composed of the following: Margaret Feldhausen assisted by Myrtle M, Thayer 8th grade; Julia. K, Bohan 7th, Adele Lange 6th, Lizzie Ericksou 5th, Nora Peterson 4th and Bertha Miller 21 grade. In the Pioneer school the 7th grade is in charge of Amy Clark, the 6th of Caroline Swenson, the 4th Iva L. Bronson and the primary is in charge of Florence Short. The Lincoln school has six teachers; Marie Sams is instructor in the 5th grade, Naomi Morean in the 4th, Cora Bates in the 3rd, Mary C. Hanson in the 2d, and the primary department is presided over by Florence Gibson, and the 1st by Sena Quammen, The Garfield also has a corps of four teachers; Edith Steere is instructor in the 4th and 5th grades, Jennie Starling in the 2d and 3d, Florence McCabe 1st and Ella Bay in primary department, Cora Ringrose teaches in the old city hall and Lena Tetzner in the Houghton building.
S. A. Oscar, Superintendent Washburn Schools	Superintendent Oscar acquired his early school training in the public schools of this city, graduating from the high school in the Class '95, Afterward he pursued an English course in the University of Wisconsin from which he graduated in 1900. Mr. Oscar was born in Crawford county this state, Sept, 5th, .1875. In 1889 his parents took up their residence in Washburn where he spent the balance of his youthful days. He is popular with the teachers, pupils and the people at large. He has already been honored with the vice presidency of the North-Wisconsin Teachers' association having served in that office one year.
	For over twenty years Mr. Yates has been engaged in the newspaper business in Bayfield county. For over eighteen years he has been with the Washburn News. He has taken some part in almost every enterprise of a public nature that has come up during his residence in Washburn and has tried to do his part in the development of the city and county. He has held a number of public positions and has always taken an active interest in public affairs.

An enthusiastic commercial traveler made the remark that there are but two towns on Lake Superior, Duluth and Bayfield. The people of Bayfield say there is but one and that is Bayfield. They have a better harbor, purer water, finer scenery, more timber, better farm lands right at their doors and a larger future than any other place on the lake. The people are progressive and aggressive. If they want anything, they pull together and get it.
They have a firm faith in the future of all the Lade Superior region and especially of Bayfield County and Bayfield township. People come here from all parts of the country to escape from hay fever, to enjoy the cool breezes that sweep in from the largest body of fresh water on the globe, old Lake Superior, whose waters teem with fish, whose surface is dotted for miles with islands of the Apostle group.

As a manufacturing site Bayfield offers exceptional advantages. Easy of access, having both rail and water communication with all parts of the country, reasonable freight rates are assured.

As a summer resort few places have the attractions offered by Bayfield and vicinity. The scenery among the Apostle Islands and on the mainland is unsurpassed.

Bayfield is destined to become the center of a prosperous farming community in the near future. People are just awakening to the fact that there is more to be had from the land than pine logs and that there is rich agricultural region tributary to the city. Some of the finest apples ever seen were raised here this year, and it is predicted that within fifteen years Bayfield county will raise more apples than any county in Michigan,

Good land can be secured now very cheap and on reasonable terms. The marketing of lands in this vicinity is a business of recent development but is proving very successful. Bayfield offers to the new settler superior advantages. Good schools and churches, a fine public library, good stores and a good market for produce.

Hon. Henry Wachsmuth, Mayor Of Bayfield	Mayor Wachsmuth deserves much credit for the interest he has taken in the municipal affairs of Bayfield. There is not a thing escapes his eye, and an exact accounting has to be made of every detail in the various departments. Mayor Wachsmuth is vigilant in maintaining law and order. In fact no mayor in previous years could do more or a take deeper interest in the affairs of Bayfield. The electric lighting plant, he has placed on a paying basis, in fact is netting a profit to the town. Mayor Wachsmuth has unbounded faith in Bayfield, having staked his all in the town and thus proposes to stand by it to the 1ast degree. Sept. 5th, 1855, took place the most important event of his life-his birth, in the city of Hanover, Germany. It was there he was reared, educated and taught the trade of shoe making, and at the age of twenty-seven crossed the great sea to become an American citizen. It was in Bayfield he cast his lot and began the building of a small shoe business which has gained for him a trade to be envied by all. His characteristics of industry, frugality and integrity are unquestionable. He is progressive, broad gaged and believes in what's good for Bayfield county is good for the city of Bayfield. Much has been accomplished in improving the utilities of the city, during his incumbency of office, much more is to follow. Bayfield may well feel proud of her chief executive.
Peter De Brine Member Of Town Board	Mr. De Brine is a typical American. He has been identified with the public affairs of the town for a number of years having served five years as assessor and is now serving his second term as supervisor. He was born in Buffalo N. Y, in 1847. He first came to Bayfield in 1870 and lived here for five years when he went to Livingston Co. Ill. He returned to Bayfield in 1885 and has remained here ever since. His business is that of contracting and building. Mr. De Brine has a firm faith in the future of Bayfield and thinks it the best town in Northern Wisconsin.
Julius E. Fosberg Member Of Town Board	Mr. Frosberg was born in Sweden, June 13, 1865. He left his birthplace when he became of age to come to America, first locating in Worster, Mass. After a few months' stay there he moved to Oshkosh this state, thence to Bayfield landing here in 1892. His business vocation has been lumbering. He has always taken a live interest in all .affairs of a public nature and thus he was honored by the election to office of supervisor. He is a man of broad views, progressive yet conservative and believes in Bayfield with all his heart.
	Peter Edlund, Livery, Sale & Feed Stable "The business of Mr. Edlund, the liveryman, has been very successful. Three months ago he rented this barn and equipped it with ten turnouts all of which are as good as can be procured at any stable in Bayfield. He has all he can do to supply the demands of his patronage which is increasing constantly. His rates are reasonable and he is most accommodating to his customers. No one is more sanguine of the future of the town than Mr. Edlund, He adds "there is no better town for the size of it in the state than Bayfield"
G. O. Stroum	G. O. Stroum is a new arrival in Bayfield. He has just established a photograph gallery on Front street and is prepared to give the people of Bayfield and vicinity the best of up-to-date pictures at moderate prices. He is a young man of attractive personality and has had a number of years experience in first class galleries. His pictures show him to be an artist in his chosen profession and if careful painstaking work will make for success he will build up a fine business in Bayfield.
	John A. Lambert Bakery, Groceries Restaurant Mr. Lambert has recently purchased this stand and since has added a bakery and restaurant to the grocery department. All bakery goods are strictly fresh and home made. Everything from a loaf of bread to the choicest cakes and pastries are furnished on short notice. A fine line of groceries, confectioneries are kept in stock, and a soda fountain is a feature of the business in the summer season. Mr. Lambert has been an engineer on the Bayfield, Lake Shore & Western railroad for eleven years. He is favorable known throughout this section, and in consequence will command a large trade.
Currie G. Bell	No man in Northern Wisconsin is better known than Currie G. Bell. He was born in Maine in 1852 and came to Wisconsin in 1873 locating at Waterloo where he established the Journal. In 1882 he came to Bayfield and purchased the Press infusing into it a personality characteristic of himself, making it a dominant and powerful factor in the development and politics in this section of the state. Mr. Bell was receiver of the land office at Bayfield for many years, has been chairman of his town eleven years and of the county board for nine. He has served as a member of the republican state central committee for a number of years and also as a member of the state fish commission. To him almost alone is due the credit for securing the establishment of the fish hatchery near Bayfield and many other marks of progress and advancement are the works of his untiring energy for the upbuilding of Bayfield and vicinity. As editor of the Press Mr. Bell is ably assisted by Burt P. Hill city editor and his son Donald and daughter Barbara, the two latter form the Simplex team, for the Press is equipped with all the modern conveniences and is one of the few country papers to operate a typesetting machine of its own.
Colonel Isaac H. Wing	Colonel Wing is one of Bayfield's most respected citizens. He is known as the "Grand Old Man," a man of power and influence. He served with distinction in the Civil War, and the "Wing Guards," were named in honor of his efforts to form the company which served in the Spanish-.American War. He created a fund known as the Wing scholarship fund for Ike Washburn High School, the interest accruing from it goes each year to the pupil with the highest standing in the graduation class which amounts to a hundred dollars or more annually. His profession was law. In an early day he moved to Bayfield, where he has been closely identified with the business and public affairs of the community in which he has cast his lot and aided so largely in building up. All public and private enterprises of merit have always been encouraged and supported by him. He is an active republican having served repeatedly as a member of the State Central committee. He was adverse to office seeking, rather taking his enjoyment out of politics through the successes of his closest friends, helping to place many in the list of the "honored."
Miss Blanche Carver, Principal Central Building	Miss Carver, the principal of Central school acquired her early training as teacher in the Chetek schools in Barron county. After one year of experience as teacher in the primary department she went to Cameron where another year was spent as instructor in the intermediate department and later she was advanced to the principalship of the primary department of the schools of that town. Three years ago Miss Carver came to Bayfield to act as substitute in the 4th grade of the Lincoln school which resulted in her being placed in the present position. Her ability and qualifications, have certainly been equal to the demands of the position. The grades consisting of the third, second, first and kindergarten, under her direct supervision, show excellent work and splendid results. She is ably assisted by the Misses. May Jones, Mable Boyden, Marion Lolion and Verina VanEst.
Capt. R D. Pike Residence of Capt. Pike "Salmo"	Capt. Pike is a typical north Wisconsin lumberman. Self made in the sense that he has climbed the ladder of success unaided. He was born in Meadville, Penn. and came to Bayfield when he was 17 years of age. At the breaking out of the civil war he entered the army and served with distinction to its close. He commanded a company of cavalry and he and his men fought to the last battle. The large part of his life has been spent at Bayfield. He built one of the first saw mills on Cheqcamegon Bay and has operated it over a quarter of a century. He has Bayfield's commercial interests at heart and has firm faith in its future. That the real growth and prosperity of the town and country contiguous to it will come when the timber is gone and the home of the farmer takes the place of the lumberman's camp. He is one of the original stockholders of The Los Angeles Olive Glowers' Association, situated near Los Angeles, California. This is the largest olive groves in the world ; that is, it produces more oil and its byproducts than any other now known to the growers. This grove comprises two thousand acres, one thousand of which is developed and is producing a thousand barrels of olive oil and two thousand of pickles annually. One of the finest residences in Bayfield county, known as "Salmo" situated two and a half miles south of the city of Bayfield, is his home and in which his pride centers, a great credit to the community in which he resides, Capt. Pike is a thoroughly progressive man in the fullest sense of the term. He believes that what is good for Bayfield is good for him, and it is not out of place to add that no citizen lakes more interest in the upbuilding of this community than does himself.
Nourse Farm Onion River, Wisconsin	The farm consists of 240 acres, sixty of which is cleared and under good cultivation. This farm is beautifully situated five and a half miles south of the city of Bayfield, skiring the bay of Chequamegon. it has the reputation of growing the "sliced strawberry" which has made the hotels at Duluth and Superior so famous, having been supplied from this farm for many years. One berry measured seven and half inches around it. Besides the farm has produced garden truck of all kinds and as high as a hundred tons of hay has been cut in a single season of a fine quality.
	M. Ryder, Dry Goods & Clothing Mr. Ryder is one of the progressive merchants of Bayfield. His present business has grown from one of the smallest beginnings, his first start being with only $200 borrowed capital. He came to Bayfield twenty three years ago and worked in the woods as a "Lumber Jackî for five years. Having confidence in his ability to do better than work as a common laborer he borrowed $200.00 of a friend and bought a little stock of notions, millinery etc. He soon proved that he had ability to make his business pay and it was not long before his stock included dry goods, clothing, etc. Mr. Ryder has gained a reputation for fair and square dealing. Mrs. Ryder spends the greater part of the time in the store and in all their business experience has been a valuable helpmeet. Mr. Ryder has spent considerable money this year on both his store and residence. Both have been veneered with brick and a fine modern plate glass front put in the store. It is now the best appearing store building in the city and will without doubt draw an increasing trade. Mr. Ryder is also large holder of both town and city property.
Chas. Boehm	Chas. Boehm, one of the progressive cigar manufacturers of Bayfield, was born in New York City, 1875. When thirteen years of age his parents moved to Kansas City where he learned the cigar makers trade. He has worked in most of the large cities of the country and in 1898 came to Bayfield and started in business for himself in 1901. His effort has been to put on the market an exceptionally good cigar to retail at five and ten cents. His special brands are the "Bayfield Boomer" and "Ida Clare" to retail at ten cents and "Cuba 98" to retail at five cents, these particular brands having a large, sale throughout Bayfield and Ashland counties.
	J. Feige, Cigar Manufacturer Mr. Feige came to Bayfield in 1892 and began the manufacture of cigars. He has seen many changes in these years and his business has kept pace with the growth of the town. He is now located on the main street where he runs a retail cigar store in connection with his factory and at all times carries in stock a complete assortment of all kinds of smokers' articles and the best brands of tobacco. His leading brands are the popular Bayfield Favorite, a fine ten cent cigar and the Fresh Light and I. M. O. K. very fine five cent cigars. Mr. Feige is a thorough believer in the future of this country and has invested in a farm which he is putting into fruit as fast as he can. He has part of it devoted to black berries at present from which he is getting good returns.
	Wachsmuth Lumber Co Wholesalers, Lumber Manufacturers And Dealers. The organization of this company was effected in 1901. It had a capital stock of $20,000 but was increased to $100,000 this year. This company owns large tracts of timber land covered with pine, hemlock and hardwoods within Bayfield County from which sufficient timber may be obtained to insure a twelve years operation. The output this year is 25 millions. In the seven logging camps run by it, large crews are employed and ninety horses used. The company ships its product principally to Cleveland and Buffalo and some to Chicago, Henry J, Wachsmuth is the president of the company. Henry Wachsmuth Sr. is vice president and A. H. Wilkinson secretary and treasurer, H. J. Wachsmuth the president was born in Germany in 1874 and came to America when seven years of age. His parents settled in Bayfield as soon as they reached this country. His father, August Wachsmuth, now of Kalispell, Montana, was engaged in the lumbering business here more or less up until going to Montana six years ago. As a result H. J. was trained along the same line and assumed the responsible position of manager of a retail lumber business here at 19 years of age, and at 27 he organized this company of which he is president and manager. Has had considerable experience in railroading. He was born in Blair, Neb, June 1st, 1884, and received his education in the public schools. In 1901 he went to work for the C. St, P, M, & O. Ry. as relief man in Nebraska. He was employed in this capacity for six months then entered the employ of the C. & N. W. Ry in Iowa where he remained eight months. After this he spent six months in the employ of the Union Pacific as relief agent in Kansas. He then went to Weir City, Kansas, where he worked as operator and bill clerk for the St. L. & S. F. Ry. and remained one year. He then returned to the C. P. M. & O. Ry. and was sent to Bayfield as agent where he has been about five months.
The Dittus Block, Wm. M. Dittus, Owner	This is one of the modern structures of the city of Bayfield. It was erected last summer at a cost of $10,000. It is constructed of red brick, two story, beautifully finished throughout, equipped with hot water heat and electric lights. The first floor is devoted to business houses and the second is given up to offices. Mr. Dittus, was for twenty years a meat merchant of this city. He was born in Weidenberg, Germany, April 25th, 1853 and came to Bayfield in 1885.
	The First National Bank Of Bayfield Is one of the strong financial institutions of the county and one in which the people have confidence. The First National was organized in March 1904 and took over the business of the old Lumberman's bank which went out of existence at that time. Mr. A. H. Wilkinson was one of the moving spirits in the organization and has been its cashier ever since. The following extract from the last report to the comptroller of the currency is a better comment on the reliability of the bank than anything we can say. Capital Stock $25,000 00 Deposits $165,746 25 Surplus and Undivided Profits $1,508.28 A good showing for one year. Mr. Wilkinson has been in the banking business since he was eighteen years of age. He served as town treasurer for three years and as County Treasurer for four years. He is also an officer in the Bayfield Reality Company and is connected with most of the financial interests of the town.
Clarence G. Wilcox Agent C. St. P. M & O. Ry, Bayfield	Has had considerable experience in railroading. He was born in Blair, Neb, June 1st, 1884, and received his education in the public schools. In 1901 he went to work for the C. St, P, M, & O. Ry. as relief man in Nebraska. He was employed in this capacity for six months then entered the employ of the C. & N. W. Ry in Iowa where he remained eight months. After this he spent six months in the employ of the Union Pacific as relief agent in Kansas. He then went to Weir City, Kansas, where he worked as operator and bill clerk for the St. L. & S. F. Ry. and remained one year. He then returned to the C. P. M. & O. Ry. and was sent to Bayfield as agent where he has been about five months.
Louis C. Wieland, Hardware	Mr. Wieland's old home is in Duluth, Minn., and he is a graduate of the Michigan State University at Ann Arbor. He located at Bayfield permanently in 1900 and in company with O. L. Shepherd bought the business of Wieland & Wade, hardware dealers. In the spring of 1905 they dissolved partnership and Mr. Wieland continued the business. The lines handled are quite extensive, special attention being paid to logging outfits. He also carries a full line of harnesses and keeps an experienced harness maker continuously employed. Plumbing and furnace work are also important branches of his business. An illustration of the growth of the agricultural interests in this section is his increasing stock of farm machinery. When he entered the business in 1930 almost the whole stock consisted of one harrow and no one seemed to have any use for that. Now he carries a good line of up-to-date farm machinery and his sales are rapidly increasing on all the lines.
Mr. O. Flanders, Dry Goods & Grocery	Mr. O. Flanders is one of the old settlers in Bayfield. Ohio is his native state so he styles himself a, "Buckeye Yankee."' He has lived in Bayfield since 1872 and in that time has seen many changes in this country. When he arrived here there were about 400 inhabitants and the general appearance of the town was very different from what it is now. He went into business in 1887 opening a general store. Last year he decided to close out part of his lines and devote all his attention to dry goods and crockery. He now carries the only good line of crockery in town and his dry goods business is in a thriving condition. He has lately added picture enlarging at very low prices as a means to attract trade and is doing a fine business in that line. Mr. Flanders has experimented with apple growing on his home place in Bayfield and the results have been so gratifying that he has made plans to set out a large orchard in the spring. He believes that in less than fifteen years Lake Superior land will produce more and better apples than the great apple country on Lake Michigan.
O. L. Shepherd	One of the leading merchants of Bayfield is O L. Shepherd who was born in Winhisit, Ia., in 1864 where his early years were spent. Early in life he entered the service of one of the railroad corporations and for fifteen years railroaded in different parts of the country. In 1901 he went into the hardware business and after a few months formed a partnership with L. C. Wieland under the firm name of Shepherd and Wieland. They did a very successful business until the spring of 1905 when the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Shepherd then bought the stock of L. Sargent, who had died and at once proceeded to enlarge the business and make it one of the best hardware stores in this part of the state. In July last he moved into the new Dittus Block then just completed, giving him one of the best store rooms in town. He has a complete line of general hardware and camp supplies, has the agency for the celebrated Garland stoves and ranges and for the Minnesota Oil and Paint Co's paints. Mr. Shepherd has great faith in the future of Bayfield County and is ready to supply both old and new settlers with all the hardware they need.
	George S. Aiken, Blacksmithing Mr. Aiken is a Canadian by birth but has .spent the greater part of his career in the States. He has shod horses on the Pacific Coast for thirteen years, several in Ashland and three here in Bayfield. This is his specialty. His place is located near the center of the business district and his work always gives satisfaction. Mr. Aiken feels that he has made no mistake in locating in Bayfield and believes in its future.
Herman Sense, Furniture	The 18th of July of last year Mr. Sense opened up a small store, moderately stocked with furniture. Today he occupies two two-story buildings, has added other lines such as carpets, rugs, window shades etc. and now carries as complete and up-to-date stock as any concern in North Wisconsin. The wonderful growth of his business is largely due to his square dealing and low prices. While occupying a field practically without home competition he has always maintained the lowest living prices. Mr. Sense has great faith in Bayfield and stands ever ready to back any and all claims made in its behalf by the citizens of the community in which his interests lie. He is also a funeral director.
Dr. Roy C. Rowley, Dentist	Dr Rowley is a native of Sparta, Wis., where he spent his early years and received his preliminary education in the Sparta public schools. He is a graduate of the Milwaukee Medical College and is a thoroughly competent dentist. He was associated with Dr, Bukelund of Phillips for two years but recognizing the opportunity for a good dentist in Bayfield came here and opened an office a few weeks ago. He has a fine suite of rooms in the new Dittus block where he is prepared to do first class dental work. Like all the inhabitants of Bayfield Dr. Rowley has great faith in the future of the city.
Rev. Thomas Biggar, Pastor M. E. Church, Bayfield	Rev. Thos. Biggar, the present pastor, was assigned to this charge Sep. 1905. Mr. Biggar was born in Huntington, Lower Canada, July, 18th 1837. He attended the Huntington academy for a year, and at the age of 17 he became a student of Bradford academy, Bradford, Iowa where he remained one year. In the fall of 1887 he felt he must give way to the Master's call ěto go preach the Gospelî and he went and obeyed the call. He has been a faithful servant of the Master, having built many churches during the seventeen years of his devoted ministry and held some important charges. The churches at St. Croix Falls, Cameron and one four miles from .Spencer in this state were built by him. They were dedicated free from debt and the societies were all very spiritually active.
Rev. Wm. Monair Kittredge, Pastor Presbyterian Church	Was born in Mt. Morris, New York Jan. 7th, 1877. He graduated from the Geueseo State Normal School, VA 1896. He spent one year in Phillips Academy, Andover, then entered Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. the ěAlma Materî of the martyred president Garfield. Williams College is one of the oldest in the country and is situated among the celebrated Burkshire hills of Massachusetts. He graduated from Williams in 1901. In the fall of the same year he entered Auburn Seminary and took a three years course graduating in 1904. In June of the same year he received a call to become pastor of the Presbyterian church in Bayfield which call he accepted and took up the active work in September. November 9th he was ordained and installed as pastor and under his leadership the church is gradually growing. The present membership is 68. The Sunday School takes in many Scandinavian children and numbers 160. The Christian Endeavor has received new enthusiasm having a membership of 30. Mr. Kittredge is abreast of the times, a man of liberal education and in love with his work. He has traveled in Europe and this country and is broad minded and full of enthusiasm. He is getting the young people interested in the church and there is hope for a steady growth.
Rev. J. Samuelson Pastor Norwegian Lutheran Church	Born among the beautiful hills of Norway, Hellgeland county, June 10, 1845, three miles south of the Arctic circle, the ěLand of the Midnight Sunî, occurred the most important event of the life of Rev. J. Samuelson, pastor of the above named church. In his early life he sailed the seas along the coast of Norway until 1880 when he came to America. His first venture was farming in North Dakota which he pursued for six years. Upon the death of his wife he moved to Neenah this state. In l890 he married Miss Lette Summer. It was then he became an evangelist, traveling extensively over the northern portions of Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, Dakotas and Minnesota. He went as the Master bade him ěwithout script or purse or two coats,î not taking a theological course. His success was great and a large number of his people were united to the church with which he is identified. After seven years of devoted service, in 1903, he accepted a pastorage in Cass county, Minn., where he was ordained by Rev, O. J. Flagstad of St, Paul, Bethel Lutheran church, where he remained until October 1905, when he came here to assume the charge of this church. While the society is small the possibilities are favorable to building up a large church membership.
Alfred Terry, Lumber, Boxes, Real Estate & Insurance	Mr. Terry was for nine years connected with the Young Men's Christian Association as General Secretary and was with the Presbyterian church as missionary in northern Wisconsin for five years during which time he organized a number of church societies and built several church buildings. Locating in Bayfield about seven years ago he became one its most progressive men, fully realizing the many natural advantages the city possessed. About three years ago he gave up his work as missionary in order to be at home with his family and entered into the Lumber, Real Estate and Insurance business. He has built a box factory which manufactures the boxes used by the Local Fish companies, which promises to be of considerable importance to the town. Mr. Terry has built a number of houses in Bayfield and in his real estate business handles chiefly his own property. Few men are better or more favorably known in northern Wisconsin on account of his successful pioneer missionary work and his public spiritedness. He has a family consisting of wife and four children, three boys and one girl. The oldest boy DeWitt is at Beaver Dam College. James the second boy while only sixteen years old manages successfully the box factory, having been the third year through the High School. John the youngest boy is in the Bayfield High School. Elizabeth the girl is just eight years old.
Ludwig W. Anderson, M. D.	Dr. Anderson who has recently located in Bayfield as a medical practitioner is a native of Sweden. He was born in Kjeflinge in 1882. When four years of age his parents came to this country and corning West located in Minneapolis where he was reared and educated. He graduated from the East Side high school in that city in 1930. He then entered the University of Minnesota and took a full medical course receiving his degree of M. D. in 1904. After leaving the University he served one year as intern at Bethesda hospital in St. Paul and then came to Bayfield. Dr. Andersen has made no mistake in beginning his medical career in Bayfield. The development of the resources of all the region surrounding this city as well as the growth of the city's means as much to the professional man as to the tradesman. Dr. Anderson is nicely quartered in the office formerly occupied by Dr. Austria and is building up a fine reputation in his profession.
W. W. Downs, Attorney	W. W. Downs was admitted to the bar in June 1874 and practiced his profession in Eau Claire for a number of years. Believing that the northern part of the state offered better advantages than the older places he came to Bayfield which was the county seat in 1886. Like most lawyers, he took an active interest in politics and was elected District Attorney for Bayfield County in 1887 and served two years. He soon had a large clientage and when the county seat was removed, he believed it to his interest to remain in Bayfield and the-result has proved it was a wise decision, Mr. Downs has served for several years as chairman of the school board and has taken a prominent part in all the city affairs. Like most of Bayfield's citizens be has great hopes for Bayfield's future and expects to see this country dotted with prosperous farms and happy homes in the near future.
Theodore Wieland Pres. First National Bank Of Bayfield	At Beaver Bay, Lake County, Minnesota, was where Mr. Wieland was born and spent his youthful days and equipped himself with a good business education which enabled him to carry on a hardware mercantile business for four years in West Duluth most successfully up until he chose Bayfield as a place of greater opportunity and his six years career here has demonstrated the fact beyond peradventure. After conducting a hardware business and built up a large trade his energies forced him into the banking line of which he has been honored with the presidency of the First National Bank. Mr. Wieland really needs no introduction to the citizens of Bayfield but we are glad to give him a place among the successful business and professional men of the city of Bayfield of which they are all important factors in the fullest sense of the term. Mr. Wieland is a very progressive man being a good conservative manager in all financial affairs.
	Dr. Hannum Dr. Hannum has practiced medicine in Bayfield for the past 23 years and is one of the best known physicians in the county. The doctor comes from old puritan stock, his ancestors coming from England and locating at Dorchester, Mass. in the early part of the sixteenth century. Dr. Hannum graduated from Rush Medical College in Feb 1881 and first located at Ben Oak, Kansas but came to Bayfield in Dec 1882. The following fall he married Miss Kittie E Skeldon and settled down as a permanent citizen of Bayfield. He has been very successful in his practice and has the respect and esteem of his fellow townsman. He has served for a number of years on the school board and has always stood for the best interests of the schools of the township.
	Bayfield Electric Light & Water Plant The Electric Light and Water Plant is the property of the city of Bayfield. The plant consists of two machines, one of 100 kilowatt capacity and one of 60 kilowatts. These are driven by a 75 horsepower Allis Corlis engine at present but the growth of the city and consequent demand for more light has made necessary an enlarging of the plant and the town has just installed a new 150 horse power Hamilton engine. The city is supplied with an abundant supply of Lake Superior water. Mr. C. Branzell the efficient superintendent was for a number of years in the employ of The T. & H. General Electric Co. Four years ago he came to Ashland and helped construct the new plant of the Ashland Iron and Steel Co. This spring he accepted the position of superintendent of the Bayfield plant. The results of his management have been very satisfactory.
	This cut is a view of the Bayfield kindergarten. For a town of its size Bayfield certainly has cause to be proud of its kindergarten. It is well situated and splendidly equipped throughout. The present attendance averages over seventy. The above illustration shows the children in one of their games "The Brooklet." The director of the kindergarten is Miss Marion Thorn of Watertown, Wis., and the assistant Miss Velma Van West of Bayfield.
Chas. Kreiling Bakery & Restaurant	Mr. Kreiling is a Wolverine, Muskegon being his native city. He came to Bayfield in 1903 and established a business last December, He does a special order business, being prepared to furnish fresh buns, cakes, cookies, etc. on short notice lo parties, weddings and social functions promptly. He also carries a fine line of confectionaries and runs a restaurant in connection.
	Frank Jelinck Custom Tailor Frank Jelinck was born in Veine, Austria, the home of the Emperor Francis Joseph. He learned the tailors trade serving an apprenticeship of 4 years and believing that America offered better opportunities for whoever had the courage to make the venture, he came here in 1886 and settled in Milwaukee where he remained and worked at his trade for three years. At the end of this term, desirous of seeing more of the country he started on a tour of investigation and first reached Bayfield in 1891. He remained here a few years then left for, "Pastures New." At the end of six years he returned and opened a shop in 1904. He aims to please his customers in every respect, to give them not only a fit but good honest quality in every garment. He does not charge fancy prices, but just a fair honest compensation for the goods and work and is building up an enviable reputation.
Andrew Williams, Chief Of Police	Officer Williams has resided in Bayfield for the past fifteen years. His occupation has been a longshoresman more or less of that time. He was chosen last April by the Board to fill this important position which he has held since with credit to himself and the satisfaction of the citizens. He is a Milwaukeean by birth, 1860; and at the age of three became an orphan, both his parents having been lost on the ill-fated steamer "Lady Elgin''. Chief Williams is a vigilant officer and the peace of the Bayfieldites is assured so long as lie is retained.
Ernest J, Brigham Town Clerk	Ernest J, Brigham came to Bayfield close to eighteen years ago when he was but a child. He was educated in the public schools of Bayfield and is essentially a Bayfield man. He has served very acceptable for a number of years as town clerk and so well has he done his work that a part of the lime he has been elected without opposition. He is popular, obliging and efficient.
	Davis House One of the popular hostleries of Bayfield is the Davis House. It has the reputation of being one of the best $1.50 per day houses in the state. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have had a hotel experience extending over a period of about 19 years. Mr. Davis is a native of Michigan and Mrs. Davis was born in Canada. They came to Bayfield 20 years ago and for about 8 years ran the Harbor City Hotel and did a thriving business. Twelve years ago they opened the Davis House and have always been popular with the traveling public. In May of the present year they moved into their present enlarged quarters where they have 25 large well-furnished rooms. The table service is excellent and the guests invariable speak a good word for the house on leaving.
The Island View Hotel	Situated upon the brow of a hill in the very center of the charming city of Bayfield, overlooking Chequamegon bay and commanding a magnificent view of the famous Apostle Islands, is the Island View hotel which well deserves the name it bears. This hotel has recently passed into the hands of J. C. Bailey, who contemplates making extensive improvements ere the resort season of 1906 is ushered in. As the hotel has had a famous record, hundreds of noted personages having shared its hospitality. It is timely to add no climate is better adapted for the immediate relief of hay fever patients than here in Bayfield. The hotel has eighty light and airy rooms, modern in their furnishings complete in up-to-date conveniences. It will compare favorably with the leading hosteleries of the larger cities. The air is pure and invigorating, the scenery superb and enchanting in the extreme, the coolness of the excessive heated sea-on, sheltered by the famed Apostle Islands all of which contributes to the delight, comfort and relief of those who are attracted to the beautiful city of Bayfield, the home of "The Island View." For further particulars address J, C, Buley, the proprietor who will give all correspondence prompt attention.
ěThe Trampî Hawley Bros., Owners	The Tramp is one of the best constructed fishing tugs plying the Great Lake Superior. It was built in Grand Haven, Mich., but re-built in Duluth last July, everything about the boat being new except the keel, which practically made a new tug of her. She has 14x16 inch cylinders, high pressure and can knock off thirteen miles an hour in ordinary sea. She is equipped with 200 miles of nets the largest equipment of any on inland seas. She has the ěAtwoodî lifting machine the best in use today. She made a catch on the 18th of Nov. of 13 tons the heaviest draught of herring of any of the fishing crafts engaged the present season. Capt. Hawlev who has the tug in charge was born on the shore of the Great Lake of Superior, at Ontonagon, where he has spent all his life on the inland seas and knows all the ins-and outs of the ěseafarer."
N. E. Carver, Carver, Quayle & Nourse, Real Estate	Mr. Carver is of Puritan stock, a direct descendent of Gov, John Carver of Massachusetts. His father was the first member of the Carver family to move farther away than 20 miles of Plymouth Rock, and who located in Cape Vincent, N. Y., where the subject of our sketch was born August, 1811. His grandfather on both sides of his father's house were soldiers in the Revolutionary war and he has a copy of the Washington D. C, record which shows the granting of the pension to his mother's father who survived the war seven years. After pursuing a full course and graduating in the State Normal School, Bridge Water, Mass., he engaged in educational work, following it until three years after he came to Wisconsin in 1864, when he became a traveling salesman. In 1880 he resumed school work again, locating at Chetek, Barron County, Wis., where he graded the schools of the place and served as County Superintendent for six years. It was not until 1902 he came to Bayfield and shortly he became interested in realty, becoming associated with Harvey Nourse taking the name of Carver & Nourse. The business grew so rapidly it was necessary to add another member to the firm, Geo. H. Quayle, now known as Carver, Quayle & Nourse. The firm has listed more than 75,000 acres of cut over lands, principally situated in Bayfield county which is naturally adopted to farming, stock raising and fruit growing. It is the best opening for the home seeker to be found anywhere in the Lake Superior region. 'The soil is rich, responds quickly to the production of grains, grasses, vegetables and fruit. Timber is abundant for building material, good water flows constantly from numerous springs, and the best markets of the country are at its very doors. The modifying influence of the great Lake of Superior renders its climate equable and pleasant. This concern is selling lands to actual settlers in small tracts to suit purchasers from $5 to $15 per acre and on long time. For further information address them. Mr. Carver is secretary of the town school board and is connected with other business interests in the city.
	The Independent Fish Co. Jack Hedlund, Proprietor Is one of the big fish industries of Bayfield. Mr. Hedlund established the company a year ago. He has done a large business this season having handled so far about 200 tons of white fish, trout, sturgeon, etc. He is planning to enlarge his buildings and double his business next year. His fishing fleet this year consists of ten boats, Mr. Hedlund has always lived in this section and been interested in fishing most of his lifetime.
	Lake Superior House Mrs. D. McCarthy The Lake Superior House is very pleasantly located on a street overlooking the bay. Mrs. D. McCarthy, the landlady, has been nineteen years in this region and has been a successful business woman. She has owned the Lake Superior house for the past five years. She spent 1904 in Houghton, Mich., running a hotel but at the end of the year decided Bayfield was a better place for her and returned and reopened her old place. The Lake Superior Hotel is a pleasant homelike place with 15 rooms. Mrs. McCarthy takes special pains to see that every guest is well cared for and all her old patrons are returning.
Lincoln School Building, Bayfield	Bayfield Schools The school property consists of two buildings in the city and six in the outlying districts of the town ship valued at $40,000. The Lincoln High school was erected in 1895 at a cost of $25,000, the Central in 1886 at a cost of $8000.00 and the buildings in the outlying districts of the township have been added from time to time as needed. There are thirteen teachers in the two city schools including the Superintendent and principal and a total enrollment of 500 scholars. The town furnishes text books and stationery free. Bayfield High School is on the accredited list of higher educational institutions of the state.
	Mrs. C. Bachand, Pioneer Boarding House Mrs. C, Bachand has lived in Bayfield 35 years. One of the earliest settlers of this country. Her reminisces of pioneer times would greatly interest the stranger to say nothing about her numerous acquaintances. Mrs. Bachand has run a private boarding house for fifteen years past and those who have shared her hospitality can vouch for the splendid meals she serves and homelike accommodations furnished by her. She has recently added a restaurant and bakery, which is equally well patronized. Her place is located on Front Street one half block from docks.

Cable is situated in the southern part of Bayfield county on the line of the C. St. P. M. & O Ry. The first settlement was made about twenty-five years ago when it was the end of the road. No part of the country has more improved farms than the country about Cable and new settlers are locating every week. Cable is also a well known summer resort, camping parties locating on the lakes in this vicinity all through the summer season.

For fishing and hunting there is no better point in the country. The streams are full of trout and the lakes abound in bass, muskalonge, pike, pickerel and the smaller varieties of fish. During the open deer season last year over two hundred deer were shipped from here. Cable has three stores, two hotels, two churches and a Modern Woodman hall. Cable schools rank high for a town of its size. There are two school buildings and three teachers with an attendance of about eighty scholars. The school is state graded and takes pupils through the eighth grade. The teachers are Minnie Barg, principal and Cora Caruthers, primary teacher in the main building and Jessie Fester in the Welsh district. The members of the school board are W. A, Parent, L. D, Perry and Martin Madison.

Cable is noted for the health giving properties of the atmosphere. It has the highest elevation of any point in the county and the air is cool and dry and scented with the odor of pines all season.

Miss C. Minnie Barg, Principal Of Cable Schools, Cable, Wisconsin	Miss Barg has held the principalship of the public schools of Cable for the past five years. The school has been graded since her supervision and it now ranks as high in all its various departments as any in the county and we might say in the state. The new building is a model for the town and a great credit to the county. Miss Barg was educated at the River Falls Normal from which she graduated in 1898. Miss Barg is ably assisted by Miss Cora Caruthers who teaches in the primary department. Miss Caruthers has had a normal training and stands high in the profession as a teacher. The new building can accommodate one hundred pupils but the enrollment is but eighty; it is well arranged, heated and ventilated. The school courses are state graded and comprise eight grades in all.
Martin Rogan, Chairman, Cable, Wis. Residence of Martin Rogan	On the 9th of March 1873 Martin Rogan first saw the light of day. Five years after this event he accompanied his parents to America where they first located in Pierce County this state. In 1898 he decided to take up his residence here with his brother Andrew with whom he formed a co-partnership in the lumbering business, meantime each taking up a homestead. To-day they own 16 forties, fifty acres of which are under fine cultivation. Besides this they own considerable town property and a fine residence. It is an inexpensive, modest home located in Cable, costing $1500; a cut of it appears elsewhere on these pages. Mr. Rogan is engaged with his brother in the hay, grain and feed business under the name of Rogan Bros. In the near future they expect to add other lines, Mr. Rogan has been twice honored with the Chairmanship of the town board which he is still filling with acceptability and credit.
Dr. Kate Kilsey	What a woman can do on a farm in Northern Wisconsin would be a very appropriate heading for any item giving an account of Dr. Kilsey's experience. Her homestead where she lives is situated about three miles west of Cable. She is the only resident physician in the vicinity and her practice takes up the larger part of her time. Her farming is done between times. She made homestead entry on her farm about eight years ago coming from her home in Menominee, Wis. Since proving up and getting her title she has lived on it continuously and is enthusiastic regarding the possibilities of this country for sheep and stock growing, Last year she purchased eight sheep and the increase this year was eleven lambs. She sold her wool clip for $17.85 and six of her lambs for $25.25 and will winter over thirteen sheep and lambs. This Dr. Kilsey thinks a pretty good showing, and thinks stock raising will show fully as well. She has also on her place some cows and horses and is gradually increasing her stock. Dr. Kilsey predicts that in years to come this part of the country will become a great health resort. The climate is invigorating and health-giving in the extreme and tuberculosis patients are greatly benefited. Dr, Kilsey is a member of the State Medical society and was appointed one of the limited number of delegates from this state to the American International Congress on tuberculosis at St, Louis.
	The Drummond Stock Farm Co. Cable, Wis. F. H. Drummond, Pres. & Mgr This is one of the largest stock farms in the northern part of Wisconsin, more than seven thousand acres does it comprise, four hundred of which are under cultivation, the fine bred stock being allowed to roam more or less over the entire farm during the grass season. For a farm established only four years ago it really is a marvel the transition having been so great in the clearing and development of it and especially the large number of well bred and thrifty horses and cattle to be seen, in the barns and yard. F. H. Drummond, the president and manager of the company, is deeply interested and takes special pride as this stock-farm shows. The stock consists of seventy head of thoroughbred percheron and French coach horses, varying in ages from a yearling colt up to a four year old; the stallion, a fine specimen of an imported horse weighing nineteen hundred and fifty pounds, a registered thoroughbred and a beauty in physical appearance and draught power. The sixty-five head of Short Horn cattle, sired by a registered Short Horn bull whose weight is 1900 pounds, are about as fine a drove of cattle as the writer has seen anywhere in his travels. For so large a number they possess in the main fine bred points and are of unusually uniform size, Mr. Drummond expects to place upon the market next year some fine Percheron brood mares which will excel anything bred in this section of the state. He has now Short Horn cattle to sell for breeding purposes and any desiring to reach him by correspondence may address F. H. Drummond, Drummond, Wis. The company also conducts a general store in connection which is quartered in a new building, one of the best in Cable, The stock farm is located close to the city of Cable almost within a stone's throw of the depot, beautifully environed and fringed with stately evergreen trees upon the east and south, a splendid location for such a farm. Adequate barns and sheds have been provided and a good house for the foreman of it to reside in. A number of hands are employed about the premises during all the year.
G. E. Hanks, Treasurer, Cable, Wis.	Mr. Hanks is a native of New Hampshire, born on the 28th of Jan. 1864 in Concord. From '68 to '71 his parents lived in Columbia county this state, after which they resided in Neillsville, Clark county up till '84. Mr. Hanks came to Cable in 1895 where he has since resided and became one of the prominent citizens of the community. He was elected last spring to fill the responsible position of town treasurer. He owns a 40 acre farm nearby which he is improving. Besides a home in Cable recently built.
W. A. Parent Store of W. A. Parent	W. A. Parent is a native of Massachusets. He left that state twenty-five J ears ago going into Dakota with the firs*; sett'eis. He spent a number of years there, passing through all tlie experiences of a pioneer in that counlrj'. He came to Cable eleven years ago and engaged in various enterprises about two and one half years ago he began business in his present location. He built the building and put in a stock of general merchandise. His business was a success from the start and his stock has been largely increased. Mr. Parent has a firm belief that Cable will be the center of as fine a farming community as can be found in the state. He is interested in public affairs and at present is chairman of the school board.
Drummond Store	Earl Parks, Drummond Store, Mr. Parks, manager of the Drummond store at Cable, is a native of Bay City, Mich. and came to Wisconsin in 1889. Mr. Parks attended the public schools and took a course in the North Wisconsin Academy at Ashland and entered Beloit College. Before the end of his first year in Beloit, his father was accidentally killed and Earl was obliged to give up his studies. He entered the employ of the Leather Co. at Mellen taking charge of the grocery department in their store. In July 1901 he took charge of the general store owned by Mr. Drummond at Cable and under his management the trade has steadily increased. The store is located in a fine new building erected for the purpose and new lines are being added as the demand increases and the country is developing. Mr. Parks is also the postmaster at Cable.
Cable Hotel W. H. Williams, Prop., Cable, Wis.	The new Cable hotel is a new house erected this season. It has sixteen rooms and they are nicely furnished in every way. Mr. Williams has several year's experience in the hotel business and understands meeting the needs of the traveling public, especially the "drummer." He furnishes rigs to sportsmen who come from all sections of the country to fish and hunt.
O. E. Foss, Proprietor Tourist Hotel	Cable can boast an excellent hotel for a town of its size in The Tourist. Mr, Foss took charge of the hotel July 1st of last year and has thoroughly renovated it, kalsomining and painting it throughout and putting in new furniture. The Tourist is a popular stopping place for sportsmen, hunters and fishermen who find it a convenient point from which to get into the woods for either large or small game or for fishing trips. Landlord Foss is always on hand to see that they are well cared for.
Drumond School	The Drummond school is above the average school in towns of this size. It is housed in a fine school building and has three teachers. The school board are thoroughly interested and are doing all in their power to keep their school up to a high standard. Miss Steinke the principal was born in Priscott, Wis., and received her preliminary education in Priscott public school. After graduating from the High School she took a course in the Superior Normal, graduating in 1904. Last February she was appointed principal of the school at Hawthorn, Wis., to fill vacancy and at the beginning of the present school year she accepted the principalship of the Drummond school. The Drumond school is state graded and gives the first year High School work. Assisting Miss Steinke are Miss Helen Clark in the intermediate and Miss Mary Redmond in the primary department. There are 83 pupils in attendance. The school building was erected in 1902 at a cost of $5000 00 and is modern in all its appointments.
	Rust-Owen Lumber Co., Drummond This company, of which Mr. F. H. Drummond is vice president and manager, is operating a large saw and planing mill plant, cutting twenty-five million feet of pine and hemlock timber each year. It is a splendidly equipped mill having two band saws and a gang of modern made. Two hundred hands are employed in and around it while in the winter a similar force are kept employed in the several camps getting out timber. The concern operates twenty miles of its own road fully equipped with rolling stock for handling its own timber. A large general store is one of its important business branches in which is carried a very heavy stock of merchandise, of all kinds. The company has equipped the entire system with water works, electric lights and steam heat. A feed mill is also another adjunct to this concern's immense business.

Iron River is a typical North Wisconsin town, full of vim, vigor and push.

Iron River did not "spring up in a night," as the fairy books say, but it did grow up in a season. In the spring of 1901 the reserve lands along the line of the Central and Omaha were thrown open to settlement. There was a large number of homesteads taken in the vicinity of Iron River and it was at once apparent that the present site of the city was a desirable business location.

Situated almost midway between Ashland and Superior, Iron River has a large tributary territory to draw from. It is exceptionally well located for manufacturers, having good water power and many other advantages. Three railroads enter the town, the Northern Pacific, Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic and the Washburn and Iron River.

The agricultural possibilities of the country in the immediate vicinity of Iron River are unsurpassed. The soil is varied and suited to almost any kind of crop that can be raised in the north. On the sandy soil, potatoes yield better crops than in the celebrated Waupaca country. Apples yield fine crops where they have been tried.

Iron River is nicely situated on slightly rising ground, contains a number of fine residences and has good schools and churches. All lines of business are well represented and the town has all the marks of enterprise and thrift.

The Iron River Bank, Iron River, Wis.	This is the second oldest bank in Bayfield County. It has a capital stock of $15000 and surplus of $2000. A two-story, modern structure, is the home of the bank, which is equipped with up-to-date appliances for a general banking business. The present officers are Byron Ripley, president and Geo, W, Ripley the president's son, cashier. President Ripley is one of the pioneer businessmen of Iron River, coming here in 1891, when the place scarcely bore the name of "burg." He has the honor of being the first editor the town had, shaping the career of the Iron River Times which he published for 5 years. His banking career began in '97 as cashier, after disposing of his newspaper to Fred T. Yates of Washburn, Mr. Ripley is a staunch Iron Riverite. He is loyal to every movement that gives evidence of the advancement of the community at large as well as the city.
Geo. C. Taylor, M. D. Twelve Years A Member Of The L. E. Keeley Co.'s Medical Staff	Dr. Taylor began the practice of medicine thirty years ago. The last 12 years have been devoted to the treatment of Alcoholic, Drug and Tobacco Inebriety and Neurasthenia, in the best of Keeley Institutes During this time he has embraced splendid opportunities for studying these troubles and has familiarized himself with every phase and variety of this class of nervous diseases. He knows what the diseased conditions are and what the indications for treatment are, and does not hesitate to say positively that he has remedies which meet these conditions and perfectly and permanently cure these diseases.
Dr. J. A. Paterson, M. D., C. M. Assistant Physician and one of the Directors of the Taylor Institute Haron O. Lund, One of the Directors of the Taylor Institute	The Taylor Institute, Iron River, Wis. The Taylor Institute, founded by Dr. Geo, C, Taylor eleven months ago in Iron River, is quartered in a fine building, most modern in all its appointments and thoroughly equipped for the successful treatment of inebriety caused by the excessive use of alcohol, opium, cocaine, chloral or other narcotic drugs which really establish diseases of the nervous system which necessitate their constant use in ever increasing quantities. These are now accepted facts by thinking people and arguments to prove these assertions are no longer necessary. They are diseases of the nervous .system classed as narcotic diseases and denominated alcoholic and drug inebriety. It is within the scope and power of this institute by the use of Dr Taylor's specific remedies, prepared personally after his own formulas, to affect permanent cures in every case, and scores of their patients who have been thus afflicted can and do testify to being perfectly cured and have gone away as well-fitted for the business activities as ever they were before the habit was fastened upon them. It is a recognized fact that those diseases are causing more sorrow, suffering and poverty than all other diseases combined, yet they yield readily to scientific treatment properly administered and can be permanently cured. Four remedies especially compounded by Dr, Taylor after his own formulas are used in the treatment of these diseases. They differ materially in their composition, each being specially prepared to meet the requirements in each class of these diseases, each a specific for its class. These remedies are eliminative, alterative and reconstructive, being positive antidotes to narcotic poisons. The wonderful cures affected, the splendid methods of administration of what has proven to be as good, or the very best treatment on earth for the liquor habit, the excellent board and accommodations as well as the fine discipline of the institution, has and is attracting the attention of the public, bringing it into popular favor and no mean prominence for the successful and permanent cure of such dread diseases. The Taylor Institute is employing very liberal methods by paying railroad fare both ways which is bringing in patients from long distances and in all directions. The institute is also exhibiting the proper fraternal spirit by offering special rates to all lodges of whatever order who find it necessary to furnish money for the treatment of an unfortunate member. Those desiring further information regarding terms, etc, may address. The Taylor Institute, Iron River, Wis., P. O. Drawer No. 707.
Rev. John Gibson, Pastor Of First Congregational Church	Is of English birth. He was educated in England and spent seventeen years in the ministry before coming to this country. His English pastorates were all Methodist but his early training was in the Congregational church and when he came to America he cast in his lot with that denomination and accepted the pastorate at Byron, Ill. Later he labored as Home Missionary in Illinois and was successful in organizing a number of churches. After four years of missionary labor he came into Wisconsin and has served the churches in Kaukauna, Washburn and Iron River very acceptably. Mr. Gibson has always had the hearty co-operation of the people in the churches where he has served and has many testimonials of their appreciation and esteem. During his pastorate the Iron River church has been improved and the work among the young people given a new impetus. The church has a bright outlook and one of the strongest Y. P. S. C. E. societies in the district.
	Fitzpatrick & Richard, Clothiers & Furnishers This business was originally established as a clothing house by Hunter & Stockbauer in 1899. The present firm have thoroughly refitted the store and beautified the interior, adding to the stock very materially until today it is the most modern and up-to-date store in Iron River. The firm carry a fine line of gent's furnishings, and ladies and gents shoes, valises, traveling bags, trunks etc., besides a heavy line of high grade ready-to-wear clothing and lumber-jack supplies. The firm is composed of J. I. Fitzpatrick and G. A. Richard, a clerk. Mr. Fitzpatrick believes that this country has great agricultural possibilities and no county offers better opportunities to home-seekers than does Bayfield. When he cast his lot here, it was with no misgivings, and during the six years of his stay here he has found his faith was well founded. Mr. Richard, the junior member of the concern, is a native of Chippewa Falls this state. At the age of 18 he came to Iron River beginning his business career by clerking for L. J. Russell, a hardware merchant, and with whom he remained for four years, later accepting a clerkship with Mr. Synder which was in '99. When Mrs. Deschamp purchased the business of Mr. Snyder she placed Mr. Richard in charge as manager which position he held until last September when the present co-partnership was formed. Both members of the firm are thoroughly progressive, and take a live interest in all the affairs of the city.
P. J. Savage, Editor "PIONEER"	Was born at Mankato, Minn., Oct. 28th, 1875. At the age of 13 he took to the "case" and has never forsaken his ěfirst love" since. It was in the office of the Itemizer at Washburn he first sought to acquire fame in newspaperdom, having filled all the various positions known to the business up to the editor's chair. His qualifications are what got him the editorship of the Pioneer and having held it down seven years gives evidence of rising higher in the journalistic field. Editor Savage has full charge of the mechanical department which has a good job printing outfit.
	F. X. Mineau, Dry Goods F. X. Mineau has one of the attractive stores in Iron River. He is located in the opera house block, a new structure and modern in every way, and under the clerkship of Misses Lizzie Mineau, his daughter, and Charlotte O'Brien the interior and show windows are decorated with splendid taste. The stock consists of dry goods, notions, ladies and gents furnishings, a very complete line of seasonable hats, furs etc., besides crockery, carpets, rugs and a heavy line of ladies and gents shoes. It will be one of the most attractive stores in the city of Iron River when fully stocked as Mr. Mineau contemplates. Mr. Mineau formerly was connected with the lumber milling business and has acquired a large acquaintance during the six years stay here.
	Mrs. H. L. Howe, Groceries, Notions, Etc. Mrs. Howe has been running this store for years, she had resided in Ashland nine years prior to locating in this city. Her native state is New York in Lampkins county where she spent the early part of her life and came west over 40 years ago and spent 21 years in Shawno Co., Wis. She carries a line of groceries, notions, confections and stationery and is doing a nice business.
	A. Knowles, Jeweler While this business was established about 6 years ago it did not come into Mr. Knowles' possession until last October. He has added considerable to the stock and he now carries a full line of staple goods such as clocks, watches, silverware, novelties, etc. He makes a specialty of fine watch and jewelry repairing. He also has an engraving machine enabling him to do monogram and other engraving work neatly. He is a native of Orienta and came to the states in 1901 locating in Iron River.
	Mrs. J. E. Andre, Bakery & Confections Mrs. Andre, while an old resident, has been conducting the above business about two years. She has built up a fine business which is increasing nicely. Her bakery is the only one in town and yet she aims to accord all patrons the same consideration as though there were competition. She employs a first class baker and carries a fresh line of confections in which she deals largely.
	Iron River Water, Light And Power Company This company was organized in 1892 for the purpose of supplying the city with water, electric lights, etc. It was capitalized at $25,000, the stock all taken by local businessmen. A modern system was installed for both departments of these public utilities at a cost equal to the capitalization of the company and not less than $15,000 has been expended in enlarging and improvements price. The company has now increased the capital stock to $100,000 with the object in view of developing a 1000 h. p. water power on the Brule river, a stream eight miles west which will be conveyed to this city for running the plant and supplying power to other industries as occasion may require. A dam has been built and in the spring the machinery will be installed as rapidly as possible. The officers of the company are T. F. Mackmiller, president, H. L. Lee, vice president, Jas. H. Tomlinson, manager, Byron Ripley secretary and treasurer.
	E. Luick, Photographer At Iron River established a studio about a year ago. He occupies a new building built by himself for the purpose. He is prepared to do all kinds of photographic work in first class style. For 16 years he has been in the employ of the Government as light-house keeper, 13 years of which has been in charge of the Sand Island light-house.
Nels A. Anderson, Principal Schools Of Mason, Wisconsin	The schools of Mason are up to the standard compared with the best in Bayfield county, are graded and do two years high school work. A good library is maintained. During the past year a fine modern building was erected at a cost of $8,000. It contains 6 rooms and is heated by hot air and well ventilated. The total enrollment is 150 and five teachers are employed including the principal as follows: Nelson A Anderson, principal; Mabel Elkington, Baraboo, Wis., 2d principal; Clara Hagen, Rice Lake, Wis., intermediate department; Julia Mangan, Bay City, Mich., grammar department and Esther Mangan, Bay City, Mich., primary department. Nelson A. Anderson, the principal, is a graduate of the Superior Normal in 1902. For a time he was a student of the Wisconsin State University. He began school work six years ago in Barron county, this state. He was principal one year at Three Lakes, Wis., and three years ago accepted the principalship of Mason schools which he has held ever since. He possesses splendid qualifications for educational work and we predict for him a bright future in the profession.
	Mason Town Schools There are nine school buildings in the town of Mason, all modern and well equipped. Thirteen teachers are employed. The school board is composed of the clerks from the different districts. The executive board consists of the following: President, Monroe Briggs; Vice President, Mrs. H. C. Kelley and D. W. Kuhn, Secretary. E. J. Ohr, formerly secretary, was largely instrumental in bringing about the erection of the new Mason school building which is a great credit to the community.
White River Lumber Company	This mill was erected in 1883. It was burned in the fall of '93 and soon after rebuilt and equipped wilh three band saws and a gang, now having a capacity for 250,000 feet of lumber per day. A planing mill is operated in connection. This company owns 65,000 acres of timber and cut over lands in the vicinity. It has a prospective run of many years in the manufacture of lumber, lath and shingles. This is one of the several mill properties of the Edw. Hines Lbr. Co., elsewhere referred to. C. H. Wcrden has recently assumed the management of this mill and the Iron River plant.
Norman Campbell, Treasurer, Mason	Mr. Campbell is a native of New York his birth occurring July 12, 1874; at the age of four his parents took up their residence in Duluth, Minn., where he spent his boyhood days, acquiring an education in the public schools there. He learned the machinest trade which he followed 13 years up until he engaged in the hotel business in 1898, running what was known as the Club House in this town. Three years later he purchased the Mason hotel which he still owns and conducts. He was chosen treasurer of Mason township in 1899 and has been re-elected every year since.
Emil Swanson, Supervisor, Mason	The subject of this sketch was born in Boros, Sweden in 1871 on the 27th day of May. He came to this country when 20 years old. He spent the first two years of American life in Ironwood, Mich. as a miner. After having lived one year in Manistic, Michigan and eight years in Ashland, he took up his abode here which was in 1902. He has been in the hotel business for the past two years, conducting what is known as the Club House. He was elected to the office of Supervisor last spring. He is the owner of 120 acres of land which he is improving.
	Mason Hotel, N. Campbell, Prop., Mason, Wis. This hotel is a good substantial structure having accommodations for 50 guests. It has been owned and conducted for the past 4 years by Mr. Campbell who takes good care of his patrons.
	The White River Lumber Co. General Store, Chas. I. Larson Mgr. When this store was built by the White River Lumber company 20 years or more ago there was nothing here but the mill and a few houses surrounded by the magnificent pine forest, in fact the town site was covered with gigantic trees, the sale of which after passing through the mill have made the city of Mason possible and what it is to-day one of the wealthiest small cities of Bayfield county. The store operated by the company is housed in a fine large building, steam heated, electric lighted and everything being as modern as in many of the metropolises of the country. Everything is carried in the line of general merchandise, from a needle to self harvester, which includes every commodity for household. The post office is in the store, Mr. Chas. I. Larson being postmaster and Bliss Olga Pearson assistant. Clerks to the number of ten, and a cashier are employed about the store and a delivery man outside. Mr. Larson has been in the employ of company in various capacities for eleven years and six years ago was given the present position as manager of the store.

Port Wing is situated on lake Superior gently sloping to the north and west surrounded by a beautiful hardwood timber country the largest tract of red oak timber in the state.

It has a natural harbor, a small appropriation for its further development would make it one of the best harbors for refuge between the Apostle Islands and Duluth. It is protected by high banks on the east and brown stone point on the west.

A Chicago concern is operating a large quarry here, shipping out an immense amount of brown stone annually.

A veneering plant and creamery are also to be installed. There are 75 thrifty farmers within a radius of seven miles, engaged in general farming and are now going into dairying and stock raising very largely.

Splendid inducements are offered to the actual settler, cut overland may be bought cheap and on easy terms. It is rich soil, able of producing mammoth crops of grasses, grains, fruits etc., etc, no better grazing can be found anywhere in the country than here. Port Wing township has within its borders 870 people a thrifty enterprising and industrious class who are making rapid progress in the development of the country.

Eben Olson, Chairman	Mr. Olson came to Port Wing from Oakland, Cal. in April 1902 and was elected town clerk in 1903, and is now serving his second term as chairman of the town. He is engaged in the saw mill business but is now turning his attention to farming and raising stock. He has been instrumental in organizing the Port Wing Creamery of which he is the president. There are now over 50 stockholders and as many more will be added to the number who have subscribed in a very short time. Mr. Olson has faith in the Port Wing people to make this a great farming community as they are of the right stuff to clear up the stump lands, and he would like to see several hundred more families of the same enterprising kind cast their lot with those here. They have the best harbor on the south shore and they have good prospects for a railroad, and an unlimited supply of the noted Port Wing sandstone. Hardwood timber in large quantities abounds and a picturesque, undulating country with rich soil, and running spring water in most cases. Land can be bought from $5 per acre and upward. They have fifty miles of turnpiked roads, the largest graded school building in the state, three churches with a church loving people who support them liberally.
N. G. J. Dahlstedt, Postmaster, Town Clerk	Mr. Dahlstedt's four year's career in Port Wing has been characterized by business and political activity, much having been crowded into that short period of his history. He is a man of the 20th century type, believing firmly in the adage "What's good for Port Wing is good for him." As a public servant no man can question his ability and fidelity to the people's affairs with which he is entrusted. Mr. Dahlstedt, while a native of Sweden, living there until 23 years of age, is thoroughly "American" in progress, practice and purpose. He is a graduate of Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., theological institution and the University of Minnesota medical department. He is postmaster, health officer, justice of the peace, notary public and secretary of the school board. He also conducts a drug and general store.
	T. N. Okerstrom, Founder Port Wing, Port Wing, Wis. It was in 1891 that Mr. Okerstrom came here and foresaw this port to be a splendid townsite, although then almost a dense pine forest, yet he began carrying out his ideal of a city by platting a piece of land and placing it upon the market since which time the timber has vanished "like the dew before the morning sun" buildings gradually taking its place. He called it Port Wing naming it after Col. Isaac H. Wing of Bayfield prefixing it with Port because of the splendid harbor advantages though then undeveloped. Mr. Okerstrom has been actively engaged in road-building, erection of sawmills and logging operations more or less since the date of his coming here. He, it was together with others, recounted in the pages,-that made Port Wing possible endured as it is to-day with the institution of learning, and other advantages. His present operations in logging and getting out cedar poles and piling are extensive, requiring the services of a large force of men. While active along these lines he does not lose sight of the importance of agricultural development. Mr. Okerstrom needs no introduction to the citizens of Bayfield County. He is a man of wide experiences in business circles of the country and he deals in lands very extensively in connection with his timber operation having been instrumental in locating a large number of permanent settlers. To write him will immediately bring a reply giving further information.
	The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, Port Wing, Wis. The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran society was organized in 1895 with a charter membership of 20. Immediately the erection of a church was begun and upon its completion the following year was dedicated free of debt, costing $3225 including furnishing and a large bell, the latter, having been the gift of Col. Isaac H. Wing of Bayfield Wis. It has a seating capacity for 350. Its total communicants are 95 and 60 children attend the Sunday School regularly.
Dr. Albert Okerstrom, Pastor Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church	Born in St. Paul, Minn., Jan, 5th. 1871. After graduating from the high school of his native city he pursued a course in the Augustana College at Rock Island, Ill., which conferred upon him the A B degree in 1898. He then entered the University of Illinois of Chicago, from which he graduated in medicine in June of the present year. While he began in the ministry in 1895, he was not ordained until last June. During his college career he served «o' assistant pastor of the (unreadable portion because of torn document) Dr. Okerstrom is a great student and scholar, possessing splendid oratorical ability. He won the medal in the oratorical contest of his class in Augustana College, his topic having been "The Battle of Waterloo" which was copied and commented upon by student and press. He is a young man of fine literary talent.
Port Wing Orchestra	The Port Wing Orchestra is composed of eight pieces and.is under the leadership of Oscar Hammerstrom whose knowledge of music was obtained in his native country. Mr. Hammerstrom came to America in 1892. After spending two years in Rice Lake, Wis. he took up his residence in Port Wing. The orchestra is composed of the following musicians: Oscar Hammerstrom, clarinet; Erik Erikson, first violin; Hjalmer Erikson, first cornet; Leonard Ogren, 2nd cornet; J. A. Gidmark, trombone; John Johnson, violincello, and Miss Eva Olson, piano. This orchestra is confined to social entertainments and in no case furnishes music for the dances. All its members are church adherents, thus giving it a high social standing in the community. Its services are in great demand in all sections of the township. It is indeed a great credit to Port Wing.
	Flag River Bend, Port Wing, Wis. The Flag River band composed of ten pieces was organized in 1902. It is under the leadership of Oscar Hammerstrom. The Port Wing orchestra is the outcome of this band mentioned elsewhere. The names of the players in the band are: Oscar Hammerstrom, the leader, clarinet; Erik Erikson, 1st violin; Leonard Ogren, solo cornet; J. A. Gidmark, trombone; Hjalmer Erikson, 1st cornet; J. A. Lundvall, baritone; John Johnson, solo alto; Emanuel Olson, 2nd alto; John Tilman, bass; Carl Olson, snare drum; E. Schlin, bass drum. They are called upon to play in Duluth, Two Harbors, Bayfield, Washburn and other points.
	S. S. Ogren, General Store Mr. Ogren keeps one of the neatest and most up-to-date stores in the city of Port Wing, carrying as he does a very heavy, high grade stock, such as staple and fancy groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes, and ready-to-wear gents, ladies and children's garments, etc. The building he occupies is a fine wood structure erected for the business several years ago. The future of the business is assured when taking into consideration the seventy-five thrifty farmers who will soon draw milk and cream to the new creamery and also the constant influx of actual settlers daily almost as it were. Mr. Ogren is a native of Sweden. He has served as treasurer of the Swedish Lutheran church nine years. He has one son who is completing a course in Augustana college, Rock Island, Ill.
	Per. A. Braff, Farmer One of the first settlers of Port Wing coming here in 1890 and homesteading a 160 acre claim now the unique city's present site, is Mr. Braff the subject of this sketch. 40 acres, the largest percentage under cultivation, is equipped with a fine modern residence and the largest barn of any nearby farm, good outbuildings, fences, etc. The soil is a sandy rich loam capable of producing all kinds of cereals and fruits. This is the natural home of the strawberry, it growing to unusual size, two or three inches in diameter having to be sliced before suitable for serving, the yield per acre simply too marvelous to relate. Mr. Braff is one of the representative and progressive agriculturalists of the Port Wing type a man of good ideas and a pusher.
Gidmark & Johnson, General Merchandise	This is one of the leading concerns of Port Wing carrying as they do, a heavy stock of general merchandise, lumberman's supplies and r inning a meat market in connection. They also carry farm machinery and implements. They do all kinds of painting and paper hanging. This enterprising firm purchased in 1901 the business and since has almost doubled their stock and business, taking on other lines as demands have justified. John A, Gidmark, a native of Sweden located in Port Wing in 1895. He is a young man in the very prime of manhood and stands high in the community. Earnest Johnson, the other member of the firm, is also a native of Sweden and came to America in 1887 taking a claim. He has seen the townsite when not a single stick of timber was cut noting every stage of its progress up to date. Mr. Johnson is a young man of sterling qualities and integrity.
	C. P. Greenwood, Livery And Feed Stable Mr. Greenwood is one of the early settlers in Port Wing and bears the distinction of erecting the first public building, a hotel, which he ran two years. He has since turned his attention to the above business and is keeping a half a dozen turnouts, being the only livery in the town. Mr. Greenwood has served in the capacity of deputy sheriff for the past 4 years and is to-day keeping tab on the law breaker which are far from being numerous.
	The Benston House, H. M. Benston, Prop. In alighting from the stage at Port Wing, the traveler is heartily received at the Benston house by. the host, the very appearance of which indicates the splendid accommodations to be had within and by a day's stay is truly verified. The house was newly furnished and opened by Mr. Benston in 1901, and its 20 rooms are commodious and very cleanly kept. Mr. Benston was born in the southern part of Norway. The first two years of American life were spent in Michigan and he look up a residence in Port Wing in 1895, and for five years ran a general store up until the time of his opening this house.
	The Johnson Nursery, Nels Johnson, Proprietor In the spring of 1900 the Johnson Nursery was started in (unreadable portion because of torn document) 260 bearing fruit, one thousand shade trees, all of the hardiest and best varieties. There are grown more than forty different varieties of shade trees: box-elder, ash, soft maple, cotton wood, white elm, weeping willow besides many others too numerous to mention, Mr, Johnson came to Port Wing seven years ago from Lake (unreadable), Minn , (unreadable)