Index for the Colby Wisconsin

1873•Centennial•1973

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[Table of Contents]

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Nagle [Photo, page 30, columns 1 & 2] Photo of R. B. Salter saw mill. [Photo, 1893, page 31, columns 1 & 2] Photo taken in front of Reeves boarding house.

Nason, S. L. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 1] Owned store that sold bailed hay and odds & ends. Store managed by his nephew Charles Blake (1873).

Neihoff, Felix [Sketch of Pioneers, page 64, column 1 & 2, photos, middle and bottom of page] In 1912, he sold his farm and came to Colby where he engaged in the real estate business. In 1917, he erected and opened the Niehoff Hotel situated on the county line between Clark and Marathon Counties, and on that part of the Yellowstone trail and new national highway, between Wausau and Chippewa. The hotel was built of brick and brick-veneer structure of the ground dimensions of 50X64 feet, a contained 16 rooms, two of which were provided with bath, the other was also a general bath and toilet rooms, and a ladies parlor.

Neitzel, Bill [Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Owned electrical service

Neitzel, Emery [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nelson, C. A. [Druggists, page 71, column 2, page 72, column 1, photo of store, page 72, column 1] Purchased stock and fixtures of O. R. Briggs. Nelson was also a student of Sommers and practiced for 40 years, finally selling to Henry Weddig of Owen.

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

[Boy Scouts, page 106, column 1] Advisor for scouts (1924).

Nelson, Carl [Boy Scouts, page 107, column 1] Received Eagle Award.

Nelson, Clarence [Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, page 107, column 1] Scoutmaster from 1928 to 1948.

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

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

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

Nelson, Geo. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, column 2] Nominated as assistant supervisor, March 25, 1873.

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

Nelson, Julia [American Legion Auxiliary, page 85, column 1] Honored as being a charter member (1973).

Nelson, Ronald [Boy Scouts, page 107, column 1] Received Eagle Award.

Neuman, Mrs. Duane [Huddle Homemakers Club, page 110, column 1]

Neumeister, Herman [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 1] Herman came to Colby in the spring of 1880. He is in the harness business and keeps an excellent stock of everything pertaining to the harness trade including buying and shipping hides. He has also accumulated considerable property.

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

[Government, page 87, column 1] Eighth mayor of Colby (1906-1908).

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

[Banking, page 97, column 1] One of the directors of the Security State Bank (1920).

[City Government, Past, page 118] Group photograph

Neumeister, Mabel [Blue Sky Garden Club, page 108, columns 1 & 2] Club organized at her home, she was elected as President (1947).

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

Niemi, Richard Pee-Wee Baseball, page 107, column 2] Assisted baseball program.

Niggeman, Anna [Nat. Catholic Soc. of Foresters, page 93, column 2] Elected as one of the first trustees (1915).

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

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

Nikolay [Business Places of Today, page 126, column 2] Partner of Nikolay, Jensen and Scott.

Nikolay, Frank [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Advocate (1962).

[Chamber of Commerce, page 117] Member in 1973

Nikolay, Frank & Jack [Lawyers, page 71, column 1] Purchased building of Herman R. Kops.

Nomady, Janice [Girl Scouts, page 106, column 1] Mentioned as a leader.

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Ohlinger, John Jr. [Sketch of Pioneers, page 29, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of John Ohlinger Sr.

Ohlinger, John Sr. [Sketch of Pioneers, page 29, columns 1, & 2, photo, page 29, columns 1 & 2] He was born in German in 1860 and came to the United States with his parents in 1861. He bought 120 acres from John Schraufnagel in 1880 in the town of Hull. He owned and operated a threshing machine and hay bailer. He married Mary Kaiser of Dodge County and raised a family of eleven children, Lena, Bert, Theresa, Susan, Nora, Hildegard, Lawrence, Margaret, John Jr., Loretta and Arnold. John Sr. died in 1939 and Mary died in 1941.

[Photo, page 63, upper portion of page] Ohlinger’s Case threshing rig in the early 1900’s.

Ohlinger, Lawrence [Photo, page 63, upper portion of page] Ohlinger’s Case threshing rig in the early 1900’s.

Ohlinger, Theresa [News clip, 1883, page 35, column 1] Accompanied a musical group as teacher and guide.

Olds, Dr. [Veterinarians, page 71, column 2] See Cosgrove, Howard.

O’Leary, Mr. [Phonograph News Paper, page 65] Mentioned as being owner and moving his business to Abbotsford.

Olin, Rev. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 21, column 1] In wedding photo in front of Wm. J. Reeves cabin.

Olson, Byron [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 103, column 2, page 104, column 1] Son of Fred, he married Ruby Lukowicz and they had three children, Gloriette, Phyllis and Roger. He began a farm implement business in Cherokee in partnership with his brother Lawrence (1940). He purchased his brothers share in 1950 and ran the business until 1960.

Olson, Fred [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 103, column 2, page 104, column 1] Managed the saw mill for Dr. E. V. Kautsky until his death in 1915. He married Sara Tuttle and they had seven children, Winifred, Grace, Byron, Lawrence, Alva, Edith and Dorothy. He also built the first garage in Cherokee and had an automobile agency.

Olson, Lawrence [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 103, column 2] Son of Fred, he was in partnership with his brother Byron in the farm implement business. He sold his interest to his brother in 1950.

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

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

Olson, Roger [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 103, column 2] Now owns the house of Dr. E. V. Kautsky.

Son of Byron, he went into a partnership business after returning from the Air Force (1968).

Olund, Jean [Girl Scouts, page 106, column 1] Mentioned as present leader (1973).

Omans, C. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Orth, Betty [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Trustee (1973).

Orth, Conrad [Colby Milling Co. Explosion, page 74, columns 1 & 2, photo, bottom of page] Chief of Police at the time of explosion.

[V.F.W., page 85, column 2] Photograph as State Commander of V.F.W. in 1966, present quartermaster (1973).

Orth, Jeanette [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Elected as first historian (1947).

Orth, John [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2] Mentioned as familiarly names around Colby, page 112.

Orth, Mary [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Elected as first guard (1947).

Orth, Norman [Boy Scouts, page 106, column 2, group photo]

[Womanless Wedding Cast, page 121] Group photograph.

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

Otte, Rev. Fr. [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 2] Pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Otte, Rev. H. F. C. [Churches, page 94, column 1] First resident pastor of Zion Lutheran Church of Colby (1888)

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

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Pacholke, John [Theater, page 74 column 1, photo, page 74, column 2] Partnered with Wm. Will in 1928 to build a theater known as the Badger. It was the first to show new talkies, first with synchronized records and later with sound directly from the film.

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

Pacholke, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Sr. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 60, column 1, photo, page 60, column 1] Both Mr. & Mrs. Pacholke were born in German and married there. The came to the United States and in 1899, settled on a farm in the town of Hull and then moved to the city of Colby. Thirteen children were born to them, Mrs. Louis Young, Mrs. E. A. Stichert, Mrs. Otto Witte, Mrs. Arnold Amundson, Mrs. Chas. Hanne, Mrs. W. C. Paholke, John, Fred Jr., Louie, Edward and Howard. They are numbered among the pioneers of this section and endured some of the hardships and privations of the early days.

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

Pacholke, Wm. [Government, page 87, column 1] Fifteenth mayor of Colby (1938-1940).

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

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

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

Panke, Frederick [Sketches of Pioneers, page 34, column 2, photo, page 34, column 2] Mr. & Mrs. Panke were born in East Prussia, Germany in the 1850’s. They married there in 1882 and came to the U.S. November 7, 1883. These early pioneers faces many hardships. The Panke’s ship sprang a leak and all on board were obliged to pump and carry water to save the vessel from sinking. They observed their golden wedding September 17, 1932 with Mr. & Mrs. Pakallus, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Baumgart and Mr. & Mrs. John Beill, their attendants in Germany. Mrs. Paul Draeger, a daughter of the Panke’s, lives in Colby.

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

Pankow, A. [Churches, page 94, column 1] Present secretary of Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid (1973).

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

Papenfuss, F. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Parkhill, Bill [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 8, column 1] Mentioned in moving G. F. Dailey’s possessions.

Parkhill, E. T. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, columns 1 & 2] In early March (1873), E. T. Parkhill arrived from Marquette County to their new home in the North woods. Nominated as justice of the peace,

March 25, 1873.

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

Parkhill, George B. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, column 1, photo, page 6, column 1] Mr. Parkhill is a member of the Clark County bar and a practicing attorney in Thorp. His former residence was Colby and his occupation that of teaching school. He commenced studying law at Colby and afterwards took a course in the law department of the Wisconsin State University, from which institution he graduated in 1883. He soon after continued the practice of law in Thorp, where he since resided and where he has built up a good practice. He has won quite a reputation as an orator in the political field as well as at the bar, taking an active part in the republican campaigns.

Parkhurst, J. A. [Phonograph History, page 65, columns 1 & 2, photo, bottom of page] Managed a paper in Colby called the Langlade Enterprise. He was elected county commissioner and moved the paper to Neillsville, where it ceased publication.

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

Payne, Dr. W. W. [Veterinarians, page 71, column 2] First legally qualified vet to practice in Colby.

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

Pearson, C. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Pech, LaVera [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Color bearer in 1947.

Pecham, Thomas [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Mentioned as arriving in fall of 1872. Mentioned in accident while digging well on the William’s place, November of 1872.

Penny, A. J. [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68 columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Elected as captain of the hook and ladder truck in 1897.

Penny, Emma [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Listed as member.

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

Penny, W. H. [Photo inside of Geo. J. Walbridge Hardware, page 55, column 1] Mentioned in partnership with Hugo Krepsky and L. W. Frane to form the Colby Hardware.

[Photo, page 55, column 1] Mentioned as having the agency for Imperial cars.

Penny, W. O. [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Apiarist at the South end of second Street, having over 60 colonies of bees. In the winter he does painting and carpentry.

Perkins, L. A. [News clip, page 70, column 2] He was a cloth merchant from Montello, visiting Colby every 30 days to take measurements for suits of clothing.

Perkins, Mr. [Photographers, page 72, column 2] Would pitch his tent on the village square for photographs.

Perschke, A. [Royal Neighbors of America, page 72, column 1] Listed as member.

Perschke, Aug. [Perschke Manufacturing Co. sketch, page 56, column 2] Subscribed an amount of cash to

establish a stock company to manufacture cheese boxes.

Perschke, Otto [Perschke Manufacturing Co. sketch, page 56, column 2] Subscribed an amount of cash to establish a stock company to manufacture cheese boxes.

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

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

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

Peterson, John [Colby Post Office, page 65, column 2, page 66, column 1, & 2] Rural mail carrier.

[Photo of home, 1906, page 125] Pictured on porch.

Peterson, Louis [Government, page 87, column 2] Drilled new city well in 1906.

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

Peterson, Martha [Photo of home, 1906, page 125] Pictured on porch.

Peterson, N. P. (Neils) [Sketches of Pioneers, page 18, column 1, photo, page 18, column 2] Born in Denmark on June 10, 1840. He served in the Danish Navy during the war with Germany and Austria (1864),

learned his blacksmith trade in Denmark and came to America in 1867. He came to Colby in 1872 and homesteaded North of the village. He married Miss M. Gunderson and they had five children. The first Mrs. Peterson died and in 1898 he married Miss M. Larson. One child was born to that union, John Peterson. (For a more detailed biography, please refer to the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

[Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 1 & 2] N.P. is the owner of a wagon, machine, blacksmith shop where you can get everything from a horse-shoe nail to a logging sled. The business has grown into a real manufacturing establishment.

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

[Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Solicited Moines for the purchase of fire fighting equipment (1885). Designed a double cylinder force pump.

[Inventions, page 78 column 1] Granted a patent for a sleigh knee in 1890.

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

[Photograph of Home, 1906, page 125] Pictured on porch

[News Clips, page 127, column 2] Marathon County Board voted for a memorial for N.P. Peterson (1927).

Peterson, Niels Gunnuf [Schools, page 91, top of page] Listed on program (1898) of Colby Free High School.

Peterson, Ole Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Pettit, J. E. [Barbers, page 69, column 2] Mentioned as being a barber in 1895.

[Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Elected quartermaster in 1883.

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

Pierce, D. C. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 1] Pioneer settler in sec. 14.

Pierce, D. E. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, column 2] Nominated as constable, March 25, 1873.

Pietrowski, Don [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

Pinter, Pete [Sketches of Pioneers, page 26, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of Karl Holzhausen as owner of a wagon shop.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] Runs a wagon and blacksmith shop.

Pitcher, Mrs. Rev. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 2] Occasionally held religious services in school house, Town of Hull.

Pfefferkorn, C. [Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] In 1952, a trustee of the library.

Pfefferkorn, Carol [Girl Scouts, page 106, column 1] Mentioned as leader.

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

[Colonial House, page 98, column 1] Donated land for construction of 49 bed nursing home named Colonial Village Ltd. (1970).

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

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

Pflanzer, A. [Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 2] Area carpet weaver, lived about 2 1/2 miles South of the village.

Pflum, Dr. [Dentists, page 71, columns 1 & 2] Dentist from Marshfield succeeding Dr. Kautsky.

Phelan, Dr. F. N. [Doctors, page 73, columns 1 & 2] Originally from Fond du Lac.

Philippi, Kate [Millinery and Dressmaking, photo, page 70, bottom of page] Inside view of Kate Philippi Millinery shop in 1918. Mentioned as being a milliner.

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

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

Pielage, Vincent B. [P.C.A of America, page 98, column 1] Treasurer of the company, later served as General Manager.

Pinion, Rev. John [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Chaplain (1962).

Pinney, Kyle [Schools, page 89, column 1] Group photo of 1911 basketball team.

Pitcher, Ben [Civic Societies, page 83, column 1] Charter member of Odd Fellows, organized in 1874.

Plouff, Joe [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 7, column 1] Mentioned in paragraph about Dave Kean.

Podevels, Albert [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

Podevels, Dean [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Podevels, Ernest [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 2] He and his wife Lena came from Chicago, Illinois in 1890 and homesteaded a farm North of Cherokee. They had ten children, Bertha, Lizzie, Ida, Herman, Albert, Eugene, Nettie, Viola, Evelyn and Edward. He purchased the property of Frank Ruppert in 1913.

Podevels, Eugene [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 2] Son of Ernest, he stayed on the original farm and married Annie Sellung. They had four children, Irma, Lavern, Marie and Marjorie. He still lives on the farm today.

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

Pollack, Joe [Colby Milling Co. Explosion, page 76, columns 1 & 2, photo, bottom of page] Inside the building at the time of milling explosion.

Polnazek, Richard [K. of C., page 93, column 2] Chancellor (1973).

Polster, Greg [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

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

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

Polzin, Ted [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

[Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, page 110, column 1] Current president (1973).

Potter, L. Sr. [Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Elected post commander in 1883.

Potter, Legare [Businessmen of 1887, page 43, column 1] In the Southwest corner of town 29, about 6 miles North of this village is Potters Mill, under the supervision of Legare Potter.

Potts, L. [Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Member in 1883.

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

Pradt, H. W. [Civic Societies, page 83, GAR] Elected as sergeant major in 1883.

Pradt, Louis [Sketches of Pioneers, page 22, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Fred Bredemeyer.

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

Pradt, W. D. [Businessmen of 1887] Mrs. Pradt is always ready to sell you a good piece of land, loan you money, ready to tell you a good story or give you instructions on snow shoeing. His sign reads “Wausau Law and Land Assn. Branch Office.”

Prange, Christ. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

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

Pratt, W. C. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 22, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of John F. Pribnow.

Prentice, A. W. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 21, column 1, photo, page 21, column 1] Mentioned in sketch of Wm. J. Reeves, in wedding photo in front of Wm. J. Reeves cabin.

Prentice, Eliza Reeves [Sketches of Pioneers, page 21, column 1, photo, page 21, column 1] First husband was Wm. J. Reeves and second husband was A. W. Prentice.

Presbyterian Church [Churches, page 91, column 1, no photograph] Organized by Rev. Fuller in 1874, building erected in the Township of Hull - Riverside and in existence in 1901.

Preston, A. J. {Businessmen of 1887, page 42, column 1] Is a practical building mover.

Preston, Mr. [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] Mentioned in business sketch of Andrew Flaig.

Pribernow A. Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

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

Pribnow, Jack Jr. [Fieldman for Pea Cannery, page 124]

Pribnow, John [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Retired from the department.

Pribnow, John F. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 22, column 1, photo, page 22, column 1] John moved to Colby in 1874 and attended the first high school in Colby, located in the old city hall. He was bookkeeper and scaler for the Colby Stave and Heading Co. He and R. B. Johnson bought the general store of W. C. Pratt. In 1922 he sold the store and went to work for the Central Canning Co. He also served as alderman, assessor and city treasurer at various times. (For more information, consult the Colby Centennial Book,

1873-1973)

Pribnow, John Sr. [Secretary of Pea Cannery, page 124]

Primeau, Frances [O.A.O. Homemakers, page 109, column 2] Present publicity and projects chairman (1973).

Prien, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Owners of Gamble Hardware Store.

Prosser’s [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 6, column 2] Mentioned in paragraph of D. B. Hull as neighbors. A. W., Jeremiah and John were the first settlers in the town of Frankfurt.

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

Prosser, A. W. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 2] Pioneer settler in the town of Frankfurt, spring of 1875.

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

Prosser, J. A. [Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] Was a carpenter.

Prosser, Jeremiah [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 2] Pioneer settler in the town of Frankfurt, 1874. Jeremiah was the father of John.

Prosser, John F. [Civic Societies, page 83, column 1, Civil War photo] Reproduction of John Prosser’s Memorial Medallion, page 83, column 2.

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

Prosser, John [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 1 & 2, family photograph, page 9] Pioneer settler in March of 1873, sec. 6, TP 28 N or R. 3 E in the town of Frankfurt. He migrated here from Iowa.

[Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 10, column 1] Co-owned and managed hotel with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Chase.

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

Prosser, Mrs. J. F. [Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] She was engaged as Librarian with a salary of $00.50 per week, which was later increased to $00.10 per hour.

Provinski, F. [Nonagenarians, page 78, column 1] 90 years of age.

Provinski, Albert [Township of Hull, page 99, columns 1 & 2] Homesteaded railroad land North of Cherokee in 1878. His children were named Frank, Edward and Lena. He remained on his farm until 1919 when he sold out and moved to Colby.

Provinski, Frank [Township of Hull, page 99, columns 1 & 2] Homesteaded railroad land North of Cherokee in 1878. He is now a resident of Colby along with his wife Ida and daughter Margaret.

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

Provinski, John [Township of Hull, page 99, columns 1 & 2] Homesteaded railroad land North of Cherokee in 1878.

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Quammes {Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Owners of IGA.

Quimette, C. S. [Colby Masonic Lodge No. 204, page 84, column 1] Junior deacon in 1876.

Quimette, George Marquis [Schools, page 91, top of page] Listed on program (1898) of Colby Free High School.

Quimette, Ouida Jane [Schools, page 91, top of page] Listed on program (1898) of Colby Free High School.

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Rahm, Joanne [Trailblazer Snowmobile Club, page 110, column 1] President secretary-treasurer (1973).

Ramers, Merle [Colby Homemakers Club, page 109, column 2] Helped organize club (1946).

Ramminger, Milton [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

Rankl, Clarence [Town Hull Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present vice-president (1973).

Rannow, A. [American Legion, page 84, column 2] Current (1973) adjutant of post.

Rannow, Arnold [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

[Lions Club, page 84, column 2] Elected treasurer after reorganization in 1963.

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Carpentry business began in 1941.

Rannow, Howard [Colby Fire Department, page 69] Served as a volunteer in 1973.

[Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Partnered with his brother Arnold in carpentry business.

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

Rannow, J. [Hall and Library, page 53, column 2] In 1952, trustee of the library.

Rannow, Otto [Business Places of Today, page 127, column 2] Helped his sons with carpentry business.

Rassmussen, H. R. [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Elected as foreman of volunteer fire department in 1897.

Rasch, Rev. Arthur [Churches, page 96, column 1] Pastor of St. Paul’s (a/k/a North Green Grove).

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

Recore, Clifford [Township of Hull, page 104, column 1] Present owner of store and tavern (1973).

Rector, Danford [News clip, 1884, page 35, column 2] Sold his farm to Wm. Eggelbrecht.

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

Reding, Rev. Wm. [Churches, page 92, column 2] Moved St. Killian’s in 1903, built new church and renamed and dedicated the new building to the Virgin Mary (1905).

Reed, Curtis See sketch of Reed, Judge George.

Reed, Judge George [Forward, page 4, by Pearl Vorland] Judge George Reed of Manitowoc and Menasha with his associates, brother Curtis Reed of Menasha and Matt. Waleigh of Stevens Point formed the Land Grant Co.

Reeves, Ella [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Trustee in 1947.

Reeves, Henry [Wedding photo, page 21, column 1]

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

[4th of July float, driver, page 123]

[Business Places of Today, page 126, column 1, page 127, column 1] Barber shop owner.

Reeves, Henry Jr. [Photo, page 30, columns 1 & 2] Photo of R. B. Salter saw mill. [Photo, 1893, page 31, columns 1 & 2] Photo in front of Reeves boarding house.

[Photo inside Reeves barber shop, page 69, column 2] Mentioned as having his shop in the city in the early 1900’s.

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

Reeves, Henry Sr. [Photo, 1893, page 31, columns 1 & 2] Photo of group of people in front of the Reeves boarding house, across the road from R. B. Salter’s saw mill.

Reeves, Hy [News clip, 1878, page 29, column 2] Mentioned as being a scaler at R. B. Salter’s mill.

Reeves, Hy Sr. [Photo, page 30, columns 1 & 2] Photo of R. B. Salter saw mill.

Reeves, Herta [V.F.W. Auxiliary, page 86, column 1] Trustee in 1947.

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

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

Reeves, Kate [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Elected outer sentinel.

Reeves, Mrs. Harry [Photo, 1893, page 31, columns 1 & 2] Photo taken in front of the Reeves boarding house.

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

Reeves, Wm. J. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 21, column 1, photo of wedding/Reeves log cabin, page 21, column 1] Wm. was born in 1848. In December, 1857 he married Eliza Griffin. He came to the town of Hull in 1876 and built his log cabin. Mr. Reeves died October of 1888. Rev. J. Dix officiated at the burial, services were held at the Methodist Church in July of 1893. Eliza Reeves then married A. W. Prentice.

Reeves, Wm. J. Jr. [Wedding photo, page 21, column 1]

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

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

Rein, Henry [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 103, column 2] Purchased store and tavern from Joe Weix.

Rein, Maurice [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 104, column 1] Purchased store and tavern (1915) and operated the business until 1946, selling to Alphonse Gries.

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

Reineking, G. [Girl Scouts, page 106, top of page, group photo]

Reineking, Gene [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Reineking, Norman E. [Banking, page 80] Assistant cashier after merger in 1965.

[Banking, page 81] Cashier in 1972.

[Banking, page 97, column 1] Was the assistant cashier at the bank during robbery in 1958.

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

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

Reineking, Sophie [Town Hull Mutual Insurance Company, page 110, columns 1 & 2] Present secretary-treasurer & agent (1973).

Reinhard, Galen [Colby Fire Department, page 67, column 2, page 68, columns 1 & 2, page 69, column 1] Served as fire chief in 1973. Served as a volunteer in 1973.

Reinhart, Esther [Girl Scouts, page 106, column 1] Mentioned as leader.

Reinhart, Galen [Lions Club, page 84, column 2] Present president of Lions Club.

[Lions Club Proclamation, page 120] President of the Colby Lions Club (1973).

Rex, Mrs. Olga [Senior Citizens, page 108, column 1] Program committee (1973).

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

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

Reyer, Dr. [Veterinarians, page 71, column 2] Serviced the Colby area in 1884.

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

Reyer, Mrs. Carl [Cherokee Chums, page 109, column 2] Organized Cherokee Girls 4-H Club (1924).

Reynolds [News item, page 25, column 2] Associated with Wisconsin Central Railroad’s offer to build and run a grist mill.

Reynolds, L. D. [Churches, page 91 & 92, see United Methodist Church] Trustee for Colby M.E. Church.

Richter, Danford [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 1] Danford Richter came to this part of the country in 1872. He built his house on sec. 14 and moved in on Jan 3rd, 1873. Richter was the first in the area to have wood floors and doors.

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

Riese, Roger [Cub Scouts, page 107, column 2]

Riplinger [Government, page 87, column 2] Receive bid for building caboose.

Riplinger, Ben [News clip, 1883, page 35, column 2] Joined the Skerbeck Circus.

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

[Photo, Colby Band, page 63, middle of page, July 4, 1906] Ben Riplinger.

[Banking, page 96, columns 1 & 2] Persue bank robbers in 1934.

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

Riplinger, Frank [Sketches of Pioneers, page 23, columns 1 & 2] He was born in Germany in 1843. Frank served in the Union Army and was one of those that accompanied General Sherman in his march to the sea. Frank was also captured and spent time in the infamous Andersonville Prison. He married Katherine Schill in School Hill, Manitowoc County in 1868. He move to Colby in the fall of 1875 and engaged in a variety of professions. His children Fred, Ben, Annie and Katherine helped him in his business ventures. (For more information, consult the Colby Centennial Book, 1873-1973)

[Businessmen of 1887, page 40, column 2] He is the owner of a furniture store and proprietor of a planing mill.

Riplinger, Fred [Photo, page 53, column 2, Colby Cornet Band]

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

Riplinger, J. [News Clip, page 77, column 2] A grove was cleared on Riplinger’s land to build “city park” in 1895, in the Northeastern part of the village.

Riplinger, John [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 9, column 2] Owned land that the first 4th of July

celebration was held.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 1] Carpenter on the West side.

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

Robertson, Mildred [Royal Neighbors of America, Camp 2666, page 84, column 1] Past oracle (1972).

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

Rogers, George W. [Colby Depot, page 67, column 1] Depot agent.

Rolfs, John Mentioned as familiar names around Colby, page 112.

Roohr, George [Sketch of Pioneers, page 27, column 2] Mentioned in sketch of Fred Roth as a blacksmith.

Rosenthal, Prof. [Photo, Colby Band, page 63, middle of page, July 4, 1906] Leader of the band.

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

Roth, Bill [Photo, page 63, middle of page, Colby Band, July 4, 1906]

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

Roth, R. [Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] Mentioned as a blacksmith.

Roth, Fred [Sketches of Pioneers, page 26, column 2, photo of blacksmith shop, page 27, column 1] Fred was a Colby pioneer and one of N. P. Petersons’s employees, established his own business in 1880. William Roth, his son succeeded his father in 1909. [Photo, page 28, columns 1 & 2]

[Government, page 87, column 2] Overseer of highways in district.

[Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 104, column 1] Purchased blacksmith business from Fred Kleist.

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

Roth, William [Sketches of Pioneers, page 27, column 2, photo, page 27, column 1] Mentioned in the sketch of Fred Roth. William succeeded his father in the blacksmith business in 1909. He was a skilled comedian and musician in addition to being a blacksmith. He was a prominent member of the Colby Orchestra. [Photo, page 28, column 1]

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

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

[Badger Band, page 123] Group photograph.

Runzheimer [Business Places of Today (1973), page 126, column 1] Family run insurance agency since 1933.

Ruppert, Edward [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] Son of Herman Sr., worked the farm along with brother Frank after his father and brother died in a Michigan copper mine accident. He married Louise Grauman and remained on the original homestead. They had five children Edna, Hattie, Viola, Harold and Robert. In 1913, he sold his holdings to Ernest Podevels.

Ruppert, Frank [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] Son of Herman Sr., worked the farm along with brother Edward after his father and brother died in a Michigan copper mine accident. He made his home on the original land just South of the homesite.

Ruppert, Harold [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] Son of Edward, he operated the farm with his brother Robert until 1954. He purchased Robert’s share and continues farming today. He and his wife Irva have six children, David, Carol, Dean, Eugene, Penny and Sandy.

Ruppert, Herman Jr. [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] Son of Herman Sr., was killed working in a Michigan copper mine along with his father.

Ruppert, Herman Sr. [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] He came from Michigan in 1885 and settled on a homestead North of Cherokee. He brought his wife Katherine and children Edward, Herman Jr., Frank and Emmy. He was killed with his son Herman Jr., while working in a Michigan copper mine.

Ruppert, Robert [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 105, column 1] Son of Edward, he operated the farm with his brother Harold until 1954. He sold his share of the farm to brother Harold.

Rush, W. J. [Telephone Company, page 67, columns 1, & 2] Involved in purchase of Colby Telephone Co.

Rushman, Father Francis [Churches, page 93, column 1] Present pastor (1973) of St. Mary’s.

Ryer, Carl [Township of Hull, Cherokee, page 104, column 2] Purchased blacksmith shop from Bill Roth in 1920. He married Della Brehm. He remained in the blacksmith business until his death in 1953.

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Transcribed by: Robert Lipprandt (November, 2004)

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