advancements having kept pace with the times. Bangor has become one of the leading business points in the county.

SECRET SOCIETIES.

Bangor Lodge, No. 27, 1. O. G. T.-Was organized November 19, 1869, with twenty-five charter members. The following were the first officers: R. P. Hall, W. C. T.; Lina L. Waterman, W. V. T.; A. B. Green, W. C.; R. Baxter, W. S.; T. W. Thompson, W. F. S.; Ida McKinzie, W. T.; Morgan Jones, W. M.; Fannie Pugh, W. D. M.; Libbie Pugh, W. I. G.; R. C. Wells, W. O. G. The society now numbers thirty, with the following officers: John Howes, W. C. T.; Mr. Abbott, W. V. T.; M. F. Jenkins, W. C.; Mary Ellis, W. F. S.; Mrs. J. C. Chase, W. R. S.; Richard Jones, W. T.; Maria Jones, W. M.; Maggie Vaughn, W. I. G.; John F. Hughes, W. O. G.; W. J. Hughes, P. W. C. T.

Liberty Lodge, No. 26, I. O. O. F.-Was organized March 22, 1878, by Theodore Rodolf, D. D. G. M. The charter members are L. J. Newton, D. E. Moore, Alfred Meugel, William Smith and Abner Darling. The first officers were L. J. Newton, N. G.; D. E. Moore, V. G.; Alfred Meugel, Secretary; William Smith, Treasurer.

At the first meeting were admitted to membership John Bradley, R. E. Williams, John Bosshard, Jr., J. T. Price, J. H. Perry, E. R. Roberts, Henry Legler, J. C. Bosshard, J. C. Williams, H. W. Chase, J. M. Brooks, August Smith.

The society now has a membership of fifty-five, and meet weekly in the A. O. U. W. Hall. The following are the present officers: August Smith, N. G.; J. M. Brooks, V. G.; R. E. Williams, Secretary; J. J. Jones, Permanent Secretary; John Ott, Treasurer.

Bangor Lodge, No. 5, A. O. U. W.-Was organized January 30, 1877, with D. E. Moore, J. K. Hughes, E. J. Hughes, H. W. Chase, E. A. Devan, C. Tonaller, C. Gaerletti, G. Bariani, H. Chase, A. B. Newton, D. G. Morris. The first officers were D. E. Moore, M. A. ; E. A. Devan, G. F.; H. W. Chase, O.; E. J. Hughes, Recorder; C. Tonolli, F.; D. G. Morris, R.; C. Gaerletti, I. W.; H. Chase, O. W.; J. H. Hughes, P. M. W. The present officers are R. J. Bryan, M. W.; A. Bosshard, G. F.; H. Loupe, O.; H. Legler, Recorder; D. E. Moore, Financier; W. Smith, R.; H. Fritz, G.; F. Wolf, O. W.; J. Stingi, I. W.; J. B. Weber, P. M. W.

OFFICIAL RECORD.

Bangor was first brought under town government as a part of the town of Pierce, organized in 1852, and which included all of the present town of Barre, fifteen sections of Hamilton, and all of Burns and Washington. In 1853, the County Board of Commissioners changed the name of Pierce to Barre. In 1856, the seventy-two sections of the eastern portion of Barre were set off and organized into the town of Burns. In 1857, thirty-six sections of the southern part of Burns was set off and organized into the town of Washington, thus leaving Burns with thirty sections, its present territory.

The following is a complete list of town officers for each year since its organization : 1856-John Wheldon, Chairman; Charles McKinzie, D. J. Williams, Supervisors; Clerk, D. J. Jenkins; Treasurer, John S. Houser; Assessors, C. F. West and L. D. Patterson; School Superintendent, William D. Murry; Justices, Richard Wheldon, Thomas H. Eynon, Robert H. Cay, D. J. Jenkins; Constables, John Heyworth, William Roberts, Abner Darling.

1857-John Wheldon, Chairman; John L. Houser, Thomas H. Eynon, Supervisors; Clerk, Richard Wheldon; Treasurer, Richard Wheldon; Assessors, John W. Jones, William Hemstock.

1858-Thomas H. Eynon, Chairman: Ammon Darling, John S. Houser, Supervisors; Clerk, R. Wheldon; Treasurer, John Wheldon; Assessors, John Wheldon, Ralph Thompson, 1859-R. Wheldon, Chairman; Ammon Darling, Felix Meyers, Supervisors; Clerk. John S. Houser, Treasurer, C. W. McKinzie; Assessors, John Wheldon, John Bosshard.

1860-John R. Perry, Chairman; John Bosshard, Daniel Darling, Supervisors; Clerk, John S. Houser; Treasurer, John A. Jones; Assessors, William Hemstock, William D. Price.

1861-J. R. Perry, Chairman; Christian Ruedy, Abner Darling, Supervisors; Clerk, John Wheldon; Treasurer, Felix Meyers; Assessors, J. W. Jones, Chester Darling.

1862-John Wheldon, Chairman; Michael Darms, Chester Darling, Supervisors; Clerk, J. S. Houser; Treasurer, Daniel Darling; Assessor, C. W. McKinzie.

1863-Chester Darling, Chairman; William Price, John Ruedy, Supervisors; Clerk, J. Waterman; Treasurer, G. Bosshard; Assessors, J. Ruedy, E. D. Lowell.

1864-John Wheldon, Chairman; Abner Darling, John W. Jones, Supervisors; Clerk, Jacob Waterman; Treasurer, Gotleib Bosshard; Assessors, John Bosshard, William G. Williams.

1865-John W. Jones, Chairman; John Bosshard, D. M. Guertin, Supervisors; Clerk, John Wheldon; Treasurer, John S. Houser; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1866-Chester Darling, Chairman; William J. Williams, John Ruedy, Supervisors; Clerk, John Wheldon; Treasurer, John S. Houser: Assessors, William Hemstock, G. Bosshard.

1867-Chester Darling, Chairman; John Ruedy, William G. Williams, Supervisors; Clerk, John Wheldon; Treasurer, John S. Houser; Assessors, E. D. Lowell, T. L. Evans. 1868-John Bosshard, Chairman; T. H. Eynon, A. L. Page, Supervisors; Clerk, John Wheldon; Treasurer, John S. Houser; Assessors, Paul Accola, John W. Jones.

1869-John Bosshard, Chairman; A. L. Page, D. P. Mallory, Supervisors; Clerk, John Wheldon; Treasurer, John S. Houser; Assessor, Felix Meyers.

1870-A. L. Page, Chairman; Felix Meyers, Thomas H. Eynon, Surpervisors; Clerk, William J. Wheldon; Treasurer, John Wheldon; Assessor, G. Bosshard.

1871-A. L. Page, Chairman; T. L. Evans, John Jones, Supervisors; Clerk, Jacob Sternberger; Treasurer, John Wheldon; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1872-A. L. Page, Chairman; John Bosshard, Thomas H. Eynon, Supervisors; Clerk, Jacob Sternberger; Treasurer, John Wheldon; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1873-A. L. Page, Chairman; Felix Meyer, E. B. Roberts, Supervisors; Clerk, Jacob Sternberger; Treasurer, John Wheldon; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1874-A. L. Page, Chairman; John Bosshard; T. H. Eynon, Supervisors; Clerk, J. H. Parry; Treasurer, Jacob Sternberger; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1875-John Bosshard, Chairman; Thomas L. Evans, H. E. Johnson, Supervisors; Clerk, Charles Smith; Treasurer, Jacob Sternberger; Assessor, A. L. Page.

1876-E. R. Roberts, Chairman; William Smith, Felix Meyer, Supervisors; Clerk, I. A. Harrington; Treasurer, J. Sternberger; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1877-E. R. Roberts, Chairman; William Smith, R. Darling, Supervisors; Clerk, S. B. Wheldon; Treasurer, Jacob Sternberger; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1878-E. R. Roberts, Chairman; W. Smith, F. Wolf, Supervisors; Clerk, S. B. Wheldon; Treasurer, John Ruedy; Assessor, Jacob Sternberger,

1879-E. R. Roberts, Chairman; William Smith, F. Wolf, Supervisors; Clerk, S. B. Wheldon; Treasurer, R. J. Bryan; Assessor, Jacob Sternberger.

1880-William Smith, Chairman; F. Wolf, W. G. Williams, Supervisors; Clerk, S. B. Wheldon; Treasurer, R. J. Bryan; Assessor, D. B. Johns.

1881-William Smith, Chairman; Otto Bodmer, R. D. Williams, Supervisors; Clerk, S. B. Wheldon; Treasurer, M. C. Wheldon; Assessor, Jacob Sternberger.

TOWN OF GREENFIELD.

This town is of the southern tier of towns, and is of recognized worth as an agricultural and stock-raising locality. Although its surface is badly broken by high bluffs, and diversified by deep valleys or cooleys, yet, by constant application, the soil is made very productive. The town is well watered by numerous natural springs, rivulets and creeks.

EARLY SETTLEMENT.

The first settlement in the present limits of the town of Greenfield, was made in 1853. Early in this year, a W. Symes, Daniel Raymond, Samuel McGowen and A. Preutt made their appearance here, and, becoming fascinated with the fertile valleys and weird scenery of the surrounding bluffs, determined to make it their future home. Each of the above-named gentlemen selected a location, made his claim, and having erected a small log cabin on each, proceeded to pave the way for succeeding adventurers in search of a home in the West, and a locality wherein all might live contented and happy.

They were soon after followed by Christopher Kerchmer, who located a claim on Section 27, in the fall of 1854. During the summer and fall of 1854, large numbers flocked to the "cooleys" of Greenfield and took up claims, which were increased by additions from time to time, until their incipient farms, by constant care, have developed into beautiful and valuable homesteads. It was not until the first streaks of light kissed the Eastern horizon, announcing the dawn of the year 1855, that the success of Greenfield was assured. Early in this year, Joseph Weiker settled on the farm he still owns; William Freehoff made a claim here this year; William Nicoli came also in 1855, and located a farm on Section 28; Joseph Tousche located on Section 33; Joseph Janel, Section 34, and William Linzie. Gregory Bosshard located in Greenfield in 1855, and settled on Section 26, where, by careful management, strict integrity and perseverance, he has made himself a home that has well repaid him for his untiring efforts

in that behalf.

The years 1856, 1857, 1858 and 1859, are noted for large numbers of husbandmen who made this town their location, and by their steadfastness and pioneer perseverance have made the town of Greenfield an attractive and valuable locality.

SCHOOLS.

As in the early settlement of other towns in the county, the citizens of Greenfield have not been behind the times in providing the means for the rising generations for the acquirement of an education which was denied many of themselves. Soon after the first settlement of the town, a school was established and teachers employed and paid pro rata, and, as the increasing population demanded, schoolhouses were built in different parts of the town from year to year, until now this town compares favorably with other towns in the county in this regard.

The annual report of the Town Clerk to the County Superintendent for the year ending August 31, 1880, shows the number of children of school age in the town to be 342-189 male and 163 female. The schoolhouses number four, with accommodations for 230 pupils. Four teachers are employed at an average salary of $10 per month. The school property is valued at $3,800. The total amount received for school purposes during year ending August 31, 1880, was $1,353.21; paid out during same period, $938.48.

POST OFFICES.

Sigel Post Office was established on Section 29, in 1875, with Raymond Tousche, the present incumbent, as first Postmaster.

St. Joseph Post Office was established on Section 12, in 1875, with John Hammes, the present incumbent, as first Postmaster.

The first store in the town was started April 1, 1874, by John Hammes, the present proprietor. This store is located on Section 12, and attracts trade for many miles around.

The wagon and blacksmith shop on Section 12 was started in March, 1881, by John Hammes and Chris. Halbach, under the firm name of Hammes & Halbach. At this shop is done all kinds of repairing, in a workmanlike manner.

OFFICIAL RECORD.

Greenfield was first brought under town government as a part of the town of La Crosse, which included the present Greenfield, Shelby and city of La Crosse. The first record of the town of Greenfield is dated November 11, 1856, to the minutes of which meeting the names of William Symes, George Gabel and William Nicoli are signed as "Supervisors of the Town of Greenfield." The first Town Clerk was J. F. Hosmer.

The following is a list of town officers from its organization to the present time: 1856-William Symes, Chairman; George Gabel, William Nicoli, Supervisors; Clerk, J. F. Hosmer.

1857-William Symes, Chairman; Charles Nagle, E. Houser, Supervisors; Clerk, James Schweizer; Treasurer, George Gabel; Assessors, James Chambres, Gregory Buschert, Samuel McGowan.

1858 William Moore, Chairman; G. Buschert, G. Gabel, Supervisors; Clerk, J. Schweizer; Treasurer, Fred Pfaefflin; Assessors, Chas. Linzie, Chas. Nagle, Christian Oleson. 1859-J. Whipple, Chairman; Christian Miller, Charles Nagle, Supervisors; Clerk, J. Schweizer; Treasurer, Franz Broksh; Assessor, Charles Linzie.

1860-William Freehoff, Chairman; C. Nagle, Charles Miller, Supervisors; Clerk, J. Schweizer; Treasurer, Fred Pfaefflin; Assessor, Charles Linzie.

1861-William McNeil, Chairman; V. Weimer, Chris. Miller, Supervisors; Clerk, Charles Linzie; Treasurer, Fred Pfaefflin; Assessor, A. Preutt.

1862-H. W. McNeil, Chairman; V. Weimer, Anton Engel, Supervisors; Clerk, Charles Linzie; Treasurer, Fred Pfaefflin; Assessor, Frank Proksch.

1863-H. W. McNeil, Chairman; P. Kienholz, P. Yung, Supervisors; Clerk, Charles Linzie; Treasurer, F. Proksch; Assessor, J. Springer.

1864-J. F. Hosmer, Chairman; G. Gabel, Nic. Clements, Supervisors; Clerk, Charles Linzie; Treasurer, F. Pfaefflin; Assessor, F. Proksch.

1865-T. Whipple, Chairman; Anton Engel, G. Buschert, Supervisors; Clerk, P. Kienholz, Jr.; Treasurer, Charles Linzie: Assessor, W. Freehoff.

1866-F. Hosmer, Chairman; F. Pfaefflin, E. Muenzenberger, Supervisors; Clerk, Peter Kienholz; Treasurer, F. Proksch; Assessor, William Freehoff.

1867-F. Pfaefflin, Chairman; Nicolas Andre, John Kloss, Supervisors; Clerk, F. Proksch; Treasurer, Martin Hess; Assessor, W. Meyer.

1868-Nicholas Andre, Chairman; John Smith, Simon Kaiser, Supervisors; Clerk, John Becker; Treasurer, M. Hess; Assessor, F. Greenwold.

1869--M. Stadtler, Chairman; William Meyer, Joseph Jahnel, Supervisors; Clerk, J. Becker; Treasurer, Martin Hess; Assessor, M. Hess.

1870-M. Stadtler, Chairman; Peter Olson, M. Hess, Supervisors; Clerk, John Becker; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Nic Feyen.

1871-M. Hess, Chairman; P. Olson, R. Moore, Supervisors; Clerk, John Becker; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Nic Andre.

1872-Samuel McGowen, Chairman; R. Tousche, Peter Olson, Supervisors; Clerk, F. Greenwold; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Nic Andre.

1873-S. McGowen, Chairman; R. Moore, P. Olson, Supervisors; Clerk, F. Greenwold; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Nic Andre.

1874 S. McGowen, Chairman; P. Olson, Frank Moeser, Supervisors; Clerk, F. Greenwold; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Nic Andre.

1875-S. McGowen, Chairman; F. Moeser, P. Olson, Supervisors; Clerk, John Becker; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor Nic Andre.

1876-R. Tousche, Chairman; M. Hess, F. Moeser, Supervisors; Clerk, F. Greenwold; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Nic Andre.

1877-R. Tousche, Chairman; P. Olson, F. Moeser, Supervisors; Clerk, F. Greenwold; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Nic Andre.

1878-R. Tousche, Chairman; P. Olson, F. Moeser, Supervisors; Clerk, Fred Greenwold; Treasurer, William Meyer; Assessor, Robert Moore.

1879-R. Tousche, Chairman; Martin Hess, F. Moeser, Supervisors; Clerk, F. Greenwold; Treasurer, F. Kreibach; Assessor, Robert Moore.

1880-R. Tousche, Chairman; F. Gerke, M. Hess, Supervisors; Clerk, Joseph Boschert; Treasurer, F. Kreibach; Assessor, William Meyer.

1881-R. Tousche, Chairman; F. Gerke, M. Hess, Supervisors; Clerk, Joseph Boschert ; Treasurer, F. Kreibach; Assessor, Nic Andre.

TOWN OF WASHINGTON.

This town is located in the extreme southeastern corner of the county, and owing to its rough surface, which gave but little promise of future prosperity, was among the last settled towns in the county. The surface of this town is very uneven, being broken by ridges, valleys and low lands. The high and rocky bluffs render much of the land not susceptable of cultivation, though the valleys, being traversed by creeks and small tributaries, are fertile and productive. Nearly the entire population of the town are foreigners, including Germans, Bohemians, Polacks, Irish and Norwegians.

EARLY SETTLEMENT.

The first settlement in the present limits of the town of Washington was made in the spring of 1854, by John Johnn, who made a claim on Section 7, and there built a log cabin and made the primary attempts at farming in this locality. He was soon followed by John P. Schaffer, who located on Section 18, and John Riley, who made a claim on Section 4.

The following year, 1855, Nic Wiertz located his present farm; John Halvorson and Mr. Nidwidek also settled in the town; Jacob Stein and Adolph Huett located on Section 17; Casper Newburg settled on Section 28. Among others who came to this town in 1855 may be mentioned Mr. Rittburg, Section 22; A. Newburg, Section 29; John P. Koenen, Section 21.

In 1856, Andreas Cornell made his appearance in the present Washington and made a small farm. Among others who came this year appear the names of Joseph Schneider, who settled on Section 12; Theodore Blum, Section 8; Mr. Koblitz, Section 21; Michael Arentz. During the summer and fall of 1856, the immigration into this town was large, comparatively speaking, and in the spring of 1857 the town was well settled, as will appear from the following official poll list of an election held April 7, 1857: John Reily, John Blum, Nic Wiertz, Theobald Blinn, Joseph Danbenberger, Jacob Fisch, Andreas Bamberger, John P. Schaffer, Jacob Guehm, Anton Kral, James Halverson, T. Lugeson, Hans Hanson, Ole Oleson, Ole Hanson, Jacob Stein, John Oleson, William Krueger, Joseph Halbach, Anton Kripp, Michael Ahrents, Joseph Schneider, Joseph Nedwidek, Adolph Hutt, John Koblitz, and Conrad Rettburg.

In 1858, the following names were registered as citizens of this town: A. Newburg, Joseph Nedwidek, John Rettburg, Joseph Halbach, Adam Botz, Charles Hilke, Ludwig Kutz, H. Bedesom, V. Brandt, John Johnson, Ole Johnson, Ole Oleson, F. Tigges, Sr., John Koblitz, L. Jacobus, Harman Woeker, Jacob Stein, Adolph Hutt, James Halvorson, Jacob Esser, E. Faust, J. P. Schaffer, John Kheyly, Hubert Elsen, William Elsen, Theobald Blinn, Joseph Danbenberger, William Krueger, M. Arentz, Joseph Schneider, Wenzel Schneider, Anton Habenicht and John Lutter.

The town of Washington continued to increase in wealth and prosperity, which had the effect to attract a numerous population to the once unpromising locality. The poll list for 1859