Curtiss Wisconsin

Anniversary-Centennial

1882•75th Anniversary•1957

1882•Centennial•1982

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Pabich, Jean, Mark and Norb [100] [page 58] Add, The Master Package Corporation.

Packard [100] [page 35] Last stop seven miles North of Curtiss that the stagecoach delivered mail.

Parks, Edwin R. [75] [page 24] Surveyed and platted the village on November 17, 1882.

[100] [pages 4 & 12] Identical information from the 75th.

Paterson, Earl [100] [page 87] Photograph inside Kraut saloon, 1912.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patitz, Oscar [100] [page 70] Kraut gathering photograph, 1910.

Paul, Alfred C. [100] [page 47] Student at Brady School, 1926.

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

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

Paul, Ella A. [100] [page 47] Student at Brady School, 1926.

Paul, Elmer [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

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

Paul, Raymond [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

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

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

Paul, Wilmer [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 10, Twp. Green Grove.

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

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

Pawlak, Joseph [100] [page 101] Cashier at Curtiss State Bank.

Peace Reformed Church [100] [page 41] Photograph of church building and parsonage.

Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church [100] [page 41] Church was disbanded in 1952 and joined the Evangelical (Norwegian) Lutheran Church.

Peissig, Art [100] [page 123] Photograph of 1930’s baseball team.

Peissig, B. and C. ]100] [page 65] Landowners in section 1, Twp. Green Grove.

Peissig, Carol and James [100 [page 65] Landowners in section 24, Twp. Hoard.

Peissig, Claude [100] [page 98] Bowen group employees photograph.

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

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

Peissig, Claude and Kathy [100] [page 139] Purchased the tavern/restaurant business of Robert Scidmore in 1981.

Peissig, Clyde [100] [page 98] Bowen group employees photograph.

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

Peissig, Don [100] [page 124] Photograph of Boy Scout Troop, 1961.

Peissig, Emery [100] [page 47] Student at Brady School, 1926.

Peissig, Emory [75] [page 26] Purchased feed mill from Les Bowen.

Peissig, Esther [75] [page 46] Add, Owen Curtiss State Bank, teller & bookkeeper.

Peissig, Francis [75] [page 45] Add, Peissig’s Bar.

[100] [page 99] After purchase of the Fahrenbach saloon and hotel, they converted the upstairs part of the building to apartments. The saloon/bar war renamed the “Pit Stop.” Sold the same business to Hiliarian and Betty Michlig.

Peissig, Franklin [75] [page 31] Purchased saloon from the Fahrenbach’s. Is the present owner.

[100] [page 99] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet. The saloon/bar was renamed the “Pit Stop.” Sold the same business to Hiliarian and Betty Michlig.

[75] [page 45] Add, Peissig’s Bar.

[100] [page 2] Listed as village president, 1967 - 1969.

[100] [page 123] Photograph of 1930’s baseball team.

Peissig, H. J. [100] [page 41] Ran for clerk in the township of Hoard, no date.

Peissig, Harry [100] [page 21] Identified as having logs cut and sent to the Roddis Corporation in Marshfield, 1939.

[100] [page 123] Photograph of 1930’s baseball team.

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

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

[100] [page 68] Family photograph of them on their way to church in two horse buggy.

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

Peissig, Hildegarde E. [100] [page 47] Student at Brady School, 1926.

Peissig, Mr. & Mrs. Franz [100] [page 94] Honored at retirement evening with the Curtiss Community Club, Rev. Roger Tellock, president gave an award.

Peissig, Ollie [100] [page 123] Photograph of 1930’s baseball team.

Peissig, Pete [100] [page 98] Bowen group employees photograph.

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

Peissig, Theodore R. [100] [page 47] Student at Brady School, 1926.

Perry, A. J. [75] [page 35] Built a shoe shop in 1922. The business was later sold to Charlie Schultz.

[100] [page 108] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Perry, Albert J. [75] [page 37] Operated a shoe shop in the village.

[100] [page 105] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Peterman, Persis [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

Peterman, T. B. [75] [page 13] Helped with the second census for incorporation, 1917.

[100] [page 4] Identical information from 75th booklet.

[75] [page 29] Vice president and original officer of the Curtiss State Bank, 1912.

[100] [page 101] Served as cashier of the Curtiss State Bank.

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

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

Peterson [100] [page 6] Listed as being in real estate with partner Reibsamen in business directory, 1918 - 1919.

Peterson, Adolph [100] [page 114] He married Carrie Hickok. They settled in Abbotsford.

Peterson, Anna B. [100] [page 130] Original member of Midway Card Club.

Peterson, Annie E. [100] [page 130] Original member of Midway Card Club.

Peterson, Armin H. [75] [page 39] One of the older area residents (1957).

[100] [page 1] Listed as Historian with Curtiss Centennial Book Committee.

[100] [page 19] Uncle Henry Johnson told Armin story of the clearing of hardwood forest for farming.

[100] [page 28] Photograph of him being held by father Henry.

[100] [page 45] Wrote historical view entitled “Curtiss School Days.”

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

[100] [page 71] Village of Curtiss WW2 Vet.

[100] [page 127] Curtiss Community Club member, 1982.

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

[100] [page 129] Authored article of the Curtiss Lions Club. Charter member of Curtiss Lions Club.

[100] [page 137] Group photograph of the dedication of the new intersection on State Highway 29 at Curtiss Corners.

Peterson, Armin and Evelyn [100] [page 144] Centennial photograph.

Peterson, Art [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 16, Twp. Green Grove.

Peterson, Arthur [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Peterson, Bertha (Schroeder) [100] [page 11] Poem written by Bertha.

[100] [page 26] See family photograph of the Schroeders.

[100] [page 146] Centennial era photograph, listed as 88 year old Curtiss resident.

Peterson, Carrie (Hickok) [100] [page 114] Daughter of George C. Hickok, wife of Adolph Peterson and settled in Abbotsford.

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

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

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

Peterson, David [100] [page 102] Money found on his farm North of Owen after robbery of the Owen-Curtiss State Bank, November 17, 1953.

Peterson, Ed. [100] [page 53] Community play member, All Star Wedding.

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

Peterson, Edwin [75] [page 7] Group photograph of early basketball photo. Poor quality photograph, 1912.

Peterson, Edwin and Anna [100] [page 64] Son of Peder, purchased the family farm in 1918 and sold the farm to his oldest son Ralph and wife Gwen in 1947.

Peterson, Evelyn [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

[100] [page 127] Curtiss Community Club member, 1982.

Peterson, Frank [100] [page 53] Community play member, All Star Wedding.

Peterson, Franklin [75] [page 28] Manager of oil station.

[100] [page 92] Was the operator of the gas station for the Big Four Oil Co.

[100] [page 45] Mentioned in Curtiss Advance article about being able to “get through scrapping.”

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

Peterson, Gwen [100] [page 35] Poem written to her grandfather Andrew Virch who delivered their mail.

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

Peterson, Gwendolyn and Ralph [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 26, 27 & 33, Twp. Hoard.

Peterson, Henry [75] [page 25] Group photograph of section crew near Curtiss train depot, 1914. Poor quality photograph.

[100] [page 15] Same photograph mentioned in the 75th Anniversary booklet, page 25.

[75] [page 35] Owns home on the site of the original Machlett Hotel which was destroyed by fire in 1910.

[75] [page 37] Owned a jewelry-watch repair shop. He was also an electrician, school and church janitor for many years.

[100] [page 28] Add for Henry Peterson, Watches and Silverware, Curtiss, Wisconsin.

[100] [page 28] Photograph hold son Armin.

Peterson, James [100] [page 119] Established a ready-mix concrete business in the fall of 1980 and purchased land from Les Bowen.

Peterson, Lawrence [100] [page 48] Group photograph taken in front of Midway school, 1909.

[100] [page 71] Twp. Hoard WW1 Vet.

Peterson, Lorrin I. [75] [page 13] One of two that died in WW2.

[100] [page 71] Village of Curtiss WW2 Vet., K.I.A.

[100] [page 53] Community play member, All Star Wedding.

[100] [page 93] One of two that the Curtiss Memorial Park is dedicated to.

Peterson, Martin¹ [100] [page 40] Present at the meeting to organize the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Peterson, Martin² [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Peterson, Mrs. Carrie [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Peterson, Mrs. Clark [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Peterson, Orlyn [100] [page 71] Village of Curtiss WW2 Vet.

Peterson, Peder [100] [page 64] Grandfather of Ralph, came from Norway in 1875. Deed for his farm (1880) was signed by President Rutherford B. Hays.

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

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

Peterson, Peter [75] [page 1, top of page] Identified as being with his oxen team at the Bass Camp in 1888. Poor quality photograph.

[100] [page 40] Present at the meeting to organize the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

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

Peterson, Ralph [100] [page 53] Community play member, All Star Wedding.

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

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

Peterson, Ralph and Gwen [100] [page 64] Son of Edwin and Anna, he purchased the family farm in 1947. Photograph in front of 1980 Century Farm sign.

Peterson, Ramon [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

[100] [page 53] Community play member, All Star Wedding.

[100] [page 71] Village of Curtiss WW2 Vet.

Peterson, W. E. Listed as being “near” cheese factory in business directory, 1918 - 1919.

Petkovsek, Dave [100] [page 129] Charter member of Curtiss Lions Club.

Petke, Elsie and Theodore [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 35, Twp. Hoard.

Pettke, Elsie and Theodore [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 31, Twp. Mayville.

Pfefferkorn, E. D. MD [100] [page 44] Add, Colby Clinic.

Pflanzer, Gerald [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 4, Twp. Colby.

Phillips, Alene [100] [page 127] Past secretary-treasurer of the Curtiss Community Club.

Phillips, Billy [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

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

Phillips, Mrs. [100] [page 130] Original member of Midway Card Club.

Picard [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 12, Twp. Hoard.

Plantico, Leo and Yevone [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 16, Twp. Green Grove.

Platetter, Joe [75] [page 27] Curtiss train depot agent.

[100] [page 15] Same information as the 75th Anniversary booklet, page 27.

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

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

Plockeman, Dorothy [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Grade School, 1924.

Plockeman, Roy [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pohl, Dick [100] [page 91] Photograph of Dick and Fred Machlett putting feed on a stone boat.

Pohl, Richard [100] [page 53] Community play member, All Star Wedding.

Pohlman, Karen and Robert [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 19, Twp. Mayville.

Polzin, Bonnie and Eugene [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 27, Twp. Hoard.

Potter, Bob [75] [page 27] Curtiss train depot agent.

[100] [page 15] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet, page 27.

Powell, Rev. W. P. [75] [page 18] Pastor of Congregational Church.

[100] [page 77] 1928-29 Information Directory of Curtiss, listed as being Pastor of the Congregational Church.

Pretzman, Cathy [100] [page 131] Past secretary of Boomtown Sno-Chasers, Inc.

Pribbernow [75] [page 25] Mentioned as owning a saw mill.

[100] page 19] Photograph of the Pribbernow Saw Mill which burned in 1917. Mr. Pribbernow is the only person identified.

[100] [page 75] Mentioned as one of four saw mills in Curtiss history.

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

[100] [page 90] Listed as owning an early feed mill.

Pribbernow, A. [100] [page 6] Listed as being grain dealer, grain shipper, selling flour, feed and lumber in business directory, 1918 - 1919.

Pribbernow, A. W. [100] [page 5] Listed as owning property in section 30, Southeastern Curtiss.

Pribbernow, Albert [75] [page 26] Purchased feed mill from J. J. Jacobson.

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

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

Pribbernow, Alvin [75] [page 38] Area blacksmith.

Pribbernow, August [100] [page 9] Photograph of August’s log home, 1914.

Pribbernow, Caroline [100] [page 5] Listed as property owner of section 26, Northeastern section of Curtiss. Also located on this property, Pribbernow Sawmill and a slaughter house.

Pribbernow, Mr. [75] [page 3] Identified as wearing a fur coat next to big trees being sawed at the Pribbernow Mills, other men unidentified. Poor quality photograph.

Primeau, Erv [100] [page 131] Past president of Boomtown Sno-Chasers Club, Inc.

[100] [page 132] Mention in biography of Herb Fahrenbach as chief mechanic.

[100] [page 143] Mentioned as beginning electrical wiring contracts in 1971.

[100] [page 143] Add, Electrical wiring contractor.

Primeau, Ervin [100] [page 129] Listed as third vice president.

Primeau, Cathy [100] [page 131] Past secretary of Boomtown Sno-Chasers Club, Inc.

Primeau, Kathy [100] [page 143] Mentioned in Erv’s Wiring business.

Primeau, Kathleen and Ervin [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 30, Twp. Mayville.

Primeau, Tim [100] [page 125] Part of Pack 25 in 1974.

Przybulski, Chester [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 1, Twp. Green Grove.

Pudlas, Dorothy [100] [page 48] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

[100] [page 51] Community play member, An old fashioned mother.

[100] [page 126] Group photograph of 4-H sewing class, late 1920’s.

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

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

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

[100] [page 51] Community play member, An old fashioned mother.

Pudlas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred [100] [page 51] School notes, mentioned as having visited there with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Green.

Pugh, Jerry [100] [page 101] Listed as other chief executives officers who ran the bank.

Puhlman, Rev. Franz [75] [page 18] Pastor of Evangelical & Reformed Church.

Puhlman, Mr. [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Puhlman, Mrs. [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

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

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

Puro, Annie [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Puro, Theda and Pentha [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 16, Twp. Hoard.

Puro, Pellervo [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Puro, Pentha [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

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Quar [75] [page 11] Name of the first post-office in Curtiss (see Olson, Gilbert).

Quinnell, Herbert [75] [page 38] Sub mail carrier.

[100] [page 34] One of the first rural mail carriers.

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Transcribed by: Robert Lipprandt (December, 2004)

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