Curtiss Wisconsin

Anniversary-Centennial

1882•75th Anniversary•1957

1882•Centennial•1982

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McCorrison, Dorothy and Jack [100] [page 96] Mentions they helped in running the Hoff Hardware Store.

McGhee, Wm. [100] [page 98] Bowen group employees photograph.

McGurran, P. V. [100] [page 36] Speaker at dedication of Curtiss post office, 1962.

McMyler, Bonnie [100] [page 66] Poem written for the farm woman, 1980.

McNeely, P. & R. [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 35, Twp. Hoard.

McTrillon, M. C. [100] [page 67] See Thorrisen, Nicholas Caspar.

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Mace, Norma [100] [page 67] Mentioned with photograph of Janke home, relationship unknown.

MacGrury, Miss [100] [page 102] At times accompanied Mr. Beachy to Curtiss twice yearly to sell ready made women’s clothing.

Machlett [75] [page 29] Photograph of Machlett Hardware and Furniture, unidentified people on porch. Poor quality photograph.

[75] [page 32] Photograph of Machlett Hotel, only Andrew Olson identified. Poor quality photograph.

[100] [page 5] Hotel located in the original plat of the village.

[100] [page 108] Mentions the ownership of a blacksmith shop.

Machlett, Ben [75] [page 31] Co-purchased his fathers business with brother Fred. The business was then sold to George Hoff.

Machlett, Fred [75] [page 31] Co-purchased his fathers business with brother Ben. The business was then sold to George Hoff.

[75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 2] Listed as first village president, good quality photograph. Village president 1917 - 1920, 1921 - 1922 & 1925 - 1928.

[100] [page 90] Owned and operated the Curtiss Feed Mill until 1941. Peter Bootzin purchased the buildings when Fred passed away in 1941.

[100] [page 91] Photograph #1of Fred and Dick Pohl putting feed on a stone boat. Photograph #2 of the inside of Curtiss Feed Mill Office, with Fred, Fred Richter and Otto Dunow.

[100] [page 92] Photograph inside the Curtiss Feed Mill with Otto Dunow.

Machlett, H. [75] [page 13] Helped with census towards incorporation, 1914.

[100] [page 4] Identical information from the 75th booklet, only change is the first name of Henry.

[100] [page 4] Signed petition for second incorporation vote.

Machlett, Henry [75] [pages 30 & 31] Builder and owner of hardware store (1905). Previously built and owned a blacksmith shop. Hardware store also had selection of groceries, furniture, hearse and funeral services. After his death, the business was sold to his sons Ben and Fred.

[100] [page 10] Photograph of hardware store, Main Street looking South, 1915.

[100] [page 12] Business operations mentioned, same as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[75] [page 35] Purchased the hotel business of Ammon Arneson. It was later sold to H. Borchardt.

[75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 5] Listed as owner of section 38 & 39, Southwestern section of Curtiss.

[100] [page 6] Listed (along with sons) as owning hardware, furniture, general store and being undertakers, 1918 - 1919.

[100] [page 95] Two photographs of store front of the Machlett Hardware Store.

[100] [page 9] Photograph of home on front street, 1910.

Machlett, Mr. [100] [page 101] Listed as one of the original directors of the Curtiss State Bank, 1912.

Machlett, Mrs. Henry [75] [page 35] Mrs. Machlett was the cook in the Machlett Hotel for many years. Her fame as a cook spread far and wide.

[100] [page 11] Mrs. Henry Machlett ran the Machlett hotel.

Machlett, Nick [100] [page 9] Photograph of home on front street, 1910.

Mahstadt, John [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 41] Original member of Peace Ev. and Reformed Church.

Maki, A. H. and Edna P. [100] [page 32] Add, Midway Tavern.

Maki, A. J. [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 16, Twp. Hoard.

Maki, Robert [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Makkonen, Oscar [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Malone, Dave and Joanna [100] [page 38] Add, Cedar Crest Motel.

Mandel, Ernst [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Marcott, Gary [100] [page 129] Charter member of Curtiss Lions Club.

Marcott, LaVerna [100] [page 142] Owns and operates a fabric business at Curtiss Corners.

Marcott, LaVerna and Wilfred [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 22, Twp. Hoard.

Marks, Ferd. [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Change in first name information, spelling is Fred in centennial book, the rest is identical to the 75th Anniversary booklet.

Marquardt [100] [page 9] Photograph of home and hotel on front street, 1910.

[100] [page 39] Early members of St. Paul’s Kirche.

Marquardt, Albert [75] [page 35] Purchased hotel business from H. Borchardt. The business was later destroyed by fire in 1910.

Marquardt, Ferdinand [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Marquardt, Fred [100] [page 123] Photograph of 1912 baseball team.

Marquardt, H. W. [100] [page 53] Listed with Jt. district 4, Hoard, Mayville and Curtiss.

Marquardt, Herman [75] [page 5] Group photograph of early baseball photo. Poor quality photo, no date.

[100] [page 123] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet, but date included of 1910.

[75] [page 6] Group photograph of early basketball photo. Poor quality photo, 1908.

[100] [page 123] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 26] See item for Fred Schroeder. Schroeder farm was originally owned by Herman Marquardt.

Marquardt, Norman [100] [page 49] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, no date.

Marquardt, Vivian [100] [page 49] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, no date.

Martin [100] [page 39] Early members of St. Paul’s Kirche.

Martin, G. [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Martin, Gotthodt [75] [page 35] Purchased shoe shop business from Lawrence Liberty. He rented the building to several people as a barber shop. The building was later sold to Joe Schiszik and Henry Bublitz and is now used as a residence.

Martin, Isaac and Mabel [100] [page 65] Landowners in sections 1, 2, 13 & 24, Twp. Green Grove.

Martin, Lloyd and Mabel [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 7, Twp. Colby.

Mason, Lucy [100] [page 25] Photograph, also see Mrs. George P. Green, mother of B. B. Green.

Mast, Mrs. Eli [100] [page 64] Settler in the Amish community, known as the quilt lady.

Mathews, Rev. [75] [page 18] Pastor of Zion Congregational Church.

[100] [page 43] Same information as the 75th Anniversary booklet.

Mathias, Carl [100] [page 51] School notes of Washington’s Birthday, a dramatization of The First Flag with Thomas Petermann and Mrytle Hoff.

Mateja, J. & W. [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 16, Twp. Green Grove.

Matthias [100] [page 39] Early members of St. Paul’s Kirche.

Matthias, A. B. [75] [page 6] He was the first chairman of the newly created Township of Hoard in 1889.

[75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 41] Ran for Chairman, township ticket of Hoard, no date.

[100] [page 71] Twp. Hoard Civil War Vet.

Matthias, Adolph [100] [page 27] Photograph with his sister Anna.

[100] [page 46] Gave recitation at graduation program.

[100] [page 107] Gave recitation at 1905 graduation of Curtiss Graded School.

Matthias, Adolph B. [100] [page 12] Civil War vet, homesteaded in Township of Hoard.

Matthias, Anna [100] [page 27] Photograph with her brother Adolph, would assume Adolph.

[100] [page 107] Read oration at 1905 graduation of Curtiss Graded School.

Matthias, Carl [100] [page 49] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, no date.

[100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

[100] [page 126] Group photograph of Curtiss-Owen Calf Club, 1930.

Matthias, Carrie [100] [page 130] Member of Midway Card Club.

Matthias, Christina [100] [page 130] Attended first meeting of the Boomtown Card Club, 1965.

[100] [page 130] Member of Midway Card Club.

Matthias, Christine [100] [page 45] Mentioned in article submitted by Armin Peterson as one of the early teachers at Curtiss Grade School, pre 1910.

Matthias, Dale [100] [page 130] Mentioned in article of Midway Card Club, his mother Carrie living with him in Virginia.

Matthias, Franklin [100] [page 40] Included in the photograph of the confirmation class of 1924, Norwegian Lutheran Church.

[100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Matthias, Norman [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Matthiesen, Grandmother [100] [page 28] Mentioned as having delivered many Curtiss area children. Grandmother of Hulda Anderson.

Maurer, Dan [100] [page 125] Part of Pack 25 in 1974.

Maurer, Daniel [100] [page 142] Son of Gene and Geri, involved with North Central Transportation Company.

Maurer, Eugene [100] [page 26] See item for Fred Schroeder. Present Maurer farm was once owned by Fred.

Maurer, Eugene and Geraldine [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 65, Twp. Mayville.

Maurer, Gene and Geri [100] [page 142] Purchased transport company that was renamed North Central Transportation Company, 1972.

Maurer, Michael [100] [page 142] Son of Gene and Geri, involved with North Central Transportation Company.

Maurer, Mike [100] [page 125] Part of Pack 25 in 1974.

Maurer, Scott [100] [page 142] Son of Gene and Geri, involved with North Central Transportation Company.

Maurina, Barbara and James T. [100] [page 134] Add, Maurina Funeral Services.

Maves, Rev. Dennis [100] [page 43] First resident pastor of the Curtiss Missionary Alliance Church in 1976.

May, Sumner [75] [page 6] Man the Township of Mayville was named after. Mayville was the 15th Township created in Clark County in April of 1874. His house was the first meeting place for the organization of Mayville.

Melvin, Margaret [100] [page 46] Teacher’s note to a student.

[100] [page 47] Teacher of Brady School, 1926.

[100] [page 49] Teacher, group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, no date.

Mertens, Henry [100] [page 92] Early livestock buyer, 1920’s.

Meske, Ruth [100] [page 56] Group photograph, North room of Curtiss School, 1961.

Meyer, Dick [75] [page 6] Group photograph of early basketball photo. Poor quality photo, 1908.

[100] [page 123] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Meyer, Don and Larry [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 16, Twp. Mayville.

Meyer, Dorothy and Laverne [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 34, Twp. Hoard.

Meyer, Henry [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Meyer, Matt [75] [page 25] Mentioned as operating a business.

Meyer, Mr. [75] [page 33] Purchased meat market business from Fred Ecke. The business was later sold to Mr. Jenz.

Meyers, Herbert and Lenore [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 18, Twp. Colby and landowners in section 11, Twp. Green Grove.

Meyers, Robert [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 18, Twp. Colby.

Meyers, Pat and Willard [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 13, Twp. Green Grove.

Michlig, Betty [100] [page 99] Listed as co-purchasing the Pit Stop with her husband Hiliaran from Franz and Francis Peissig.

[100] [page 101] Add for Michlig’s Pit Stop.

[100] [page 126] Past president of Curtiss Community Club.

Michlig, Hiliaron [100] [page 98] Bowen group employee photograph.

[100] [page 99] Listed as purchasing the “Pit Stop” from Franz and Francis Peissig.

[100] [page 100] Photograph of Michlig’s Pit Stop. Another photograph of the same building taken during ownership of the Fahrenbach’s, shows the growth of a horse chestnut tree in front of the building.

[100] [page 101] Add for Michlig’s Pit Stop.

[100] [page 129] Member of the Curtiss Volunteer Fire Department.

[100] [page 129] Group photograph of Curtiss Lions Club. Listed as one year director and tailtwister.

[100] [page 131] Group photograph, Boomtown Sno-Chasers Club, Inc.

Michlig, John [100] [page 26] See item for Fred Schroeder. Schroeder farm was once owned by John.

[100] [page 90] Managed the Curtiss Feed Mill for Peter Bootzin after his brother Lavern until 1969.

Michlig, Lavern [100] [page 34] One of two rural mail carriers in 1962.

[100] [page 90] Managed the Curtiss Feed Mill for Peter Bootzin.

Micke, Rose and William Jr. [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 21, Twp. Hoard.

Mikolajczyk, Betty and Richard [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 15, Twp. Hoard.

Mildbrand, Ed [100] [page 101] Identified as patron in Farhrenbach’s Tavern.

Millard, Laurence [100] [page 54] Listed with Curtiss State Graded School, 1933-34.

Miller, Adeline and Wilbert [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 24, Twp. Green Grove.

Miller, Alice [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

Miller, Bishop Will [100] [page 64] Settler in the Amish community, about 1926.

Miller, Fred [100] [page 77] 1928-29 Information Directory of Curtiss, listed as being on the side board.

Miller, Fredrich [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

Miller, Joan and William [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 23, Twp. Hoard.

Miller, Jean [100] [page 76] Landowner in section 6, Twp. Colby.

Miller, Jochan [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Miller, Joe [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 9] Photograph, in 1908 with team of oxen and Carl Buss.

Miller, John [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Miller, John Jr. [100] [page 41] Original member of Peace Ev. and Reformed Church.

Miller, John T. [75] [page 46] Add, Owen Curtiss State Bank, director.

Miller, Joseph [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Miller, Rose [100] [page 46] Gave recitation during graduation program.

Minshall, Rev. Alan C. [100] [page 41] Presently serving as pastor of St. Paul’s American Lutheran Church (since 1978).

[100] [page 129] Member of the Curtiss Volunteer Fire Department, 1982.

Moirlund, Oluf [75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 40] Member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, 1897.

Molle, Alf. and Ruth [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 6, Twp. Colby.

Monson, Rev. T. G. [75] [page 18] Pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church.

[100] [page 40] The first ladies aide was organized in 1903 under his leadership in the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Moore, Anna [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Moore, Doc [75] [page 36] Built a saloon in the late 1800’s. The business was sold to Janz and Hoge.

Moore, Emma [100] [page 111] Mentioned in “Memories of Curtiss.”

Moore, Margaret [100] [page 111] Mentioned in “Memories of Curtiss.”

Moore, Mr. [100] [page 105] Built the building that would become a meat market and eventually be owned by the Tonn’s, late 1800’s.

Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Frank [100] [page 18] Card of thanks related to the death of Emma Bass.

Mortell, Clarence [75] [page 6] Group photograph of early basketball photo. Poor quality photo, 1908.

[100] [page 123] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Mowery, James [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Mowery, Martha [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Mueller, Jeffrey and Robert [100] [page 73] Add, Abbotsford Appliance Center.

Mundt [100] [page 108] Mentioned as owning a blacksmith shop.

Mundt, Adolph¹ [75] [page 26] Owned a blacksmith shop in 1919.

[100] [page 10] Photograph of Mundt blacksmith and paint shop, Main Street looking South, 1915.

[100] [page 79] Photograph of business with four Case tractors, ten unidentified individuals. Indicates that Adolph built his shop (two story building) in 1919 with a blacksmith shop on the bottom and a paint shop upstairs.

Mundt, Adolph² [100] [page 49] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, about 1924.

Mundt, Adolph Jr. [100] [page 79] Painted logging sleighs with the help of area girls.

Mundt, Hilda [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

Murphy, George [100] [page 71] Village of Curtiss WW1 Vet.

Murphy, George and Marion [100] [page 139] Owned a tavern on State Highway 29 and County Trunk E, also known as the Curtiss Corners.

Mynor, Richard [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.