John J. Gasper pursued his education in parochial schools of Milwaukee and in the Evening Business College. He started out in the business world as an employe of the Mayer Boot & Shoe Company, with which he remained for eleven years, steadily working his way upward from one position to another until he became foreman of the cutting room. He was afterward associated with his father-in-law, V. Schoenecker, in organizing the present business, of which he became superintendent and buyer. Following the death of Mr. Schoenecker, Sr., he was elected to the vice presidency and has continued to serve in that executive position, at the same time acting as superintendent of the plant, which is devoted to the manufacture of a general line of shoes for men, women and children, for which they find a market throughout the west. Their output meets with a ready sale because of the excellence of quality and the reliability. of the business methods of the house.

On the 2d of March, 1886, Mr. Gasper was married to Miss Victoria Schoenecker, a daughter of Vincent Schoenecker, Sr., a native of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Gasper have a son and two daughters: John S., who is with his father in business as bookkeeper at the plant and who married Annie Kramer of Milwaukee, a daughter of a sea captain; Hilda K., at home; and Norma M., now the wife of Lester Caldwell of San Francisco, California, who is connected with the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut. They have one daughter, Betty Jane Caldwell.

Mr. Casper votes with the republican party but has never taken active part in politics as an office seeker. He is of the Catholic faith and belongs to St. Michael's parish. He has membership with the Catholic Knights of America, also with the Elks lodge of Milwaukee, with the Travelers Protective Association and with the Association of Commerce. He has always greatly enjoyed a game of bowling and has found recreation in athletics. In his business career he has forged steadily to the front by reason of thoroughness, efficiency and unfaltering determination and he is a well known representative of the manufacturing interests of the Cream City.

REV. JOHN BUCKLEY.

Rev. John Buckley, who has labored untiringly for the advancement of the Catholic church in Milwaukee and other sections of Wisconsin, was born in Mallon, County Cork, Ireland, and acquired his English and classical education in his native city. He also attended the schools of Mount Melleray, in County Waterford, Ireland. Having completed his philosophical and theological courses in the college of All Hallows at Dublin, Rev. John Buckley was ordained to the priesthood on the 24th of June, 1869, by the Rt. Rev. John Francis Whelan.

It was in 1870 that Rev. John. Buckley came to the new world. He crossed the Atlantic to the United States, making his way direct to Milwaukee, where he was appointed by Archbishop Henni to the position of assistant in St. John's cathedral. There he continued until the fall of 1871, when he was sent to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, as pastor of St. Patrick's church, with which he was thus connected for twenty-two years. He thoroughly developed the work of the church along many lines and his pastorate was one of signal usefulness to the congregation, adding to its material and spiritual growth and advancement. In March, 1892, Archbishop Katzer sent Rev. Father Buckley to take charge of St. Rose's church at Brodhead, Wisconsin, with its missions at Albany and Footville. There he remained for several years and later was transferred to Delavan, Wisconsin, where he continued until 1920. In that year he returned again to Milwaukee, where he is continuing his labors. Throughout the period of his residence in the United States he has made his home in Wisconsin and has worked untiringly for the benefit of the church, being a most zealous advocate of the cause.

E. W. WINDFELDER.

E. W. Windfelder, whose intense activity in business circles and whose marked public spirit in connection with the welfare and progress of Milwaukee class him with the representative and valued residents of the city, was here born October 6, 1862, and passed away on the 21st of March, 1918, when in the fifty-sixth year of his age. He was a son of Andrew and Rosanna Windfelder and acquired his early education in the public schools, while spending his youthful days under the parental roof. When his textbooks were put aside he learned the lithographing trade, which he followed for several years and after that time he engaged

in the manufacturing business, in which he continued until his demise. He was the president of the Western Novelty Manufacturing Company and manifested a most progressive spirit in the conduct of the business. He ever looked beyond the exigencies of the moment to the opportunities of the future and he labored not alone for the success of today but of tomorrow as well.

In 1885 Mr. Windfelder was united in marriage to Miss Delia Quinn, a daughter of Timothy and Bridget (Leonard) Quinn, who were natives of Ireland and who came to Milwaukee at an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Windfelder had one son and two daughters: Raymond Lester, residing in Milwaukee; Lauretta, at home; and Grace, the wife of Harry Brandecker of this city.

Mr. Windfelder was a member of St. Rose's church. His political endorsement was given to the democratic party and he belonged to the Old Settlers Club, to the Milwaukee lodge of Elks, of which he was a past exalted ruler and was also an honorary member of the E. B. Wolcott Post No. 1, G. A. R.

Mr. Windfelder will perhaps be longest remembered because of his notable public spirit and devotion to the general good. In 1898 he became a conspicuous figure in the public life of the city and it was largely through his efforts at that time that the legislature increased the mill tax for the building of the public museum. His labors were effective forces in later years in bringing about the many progressive changes which the institution underwent. When David S. Rose was elected mayor of Milwaukee for the first time, Mr. Windfelder received from him appointment to a position on the museum board and served as president thereof. He was likewise a director of the public library board and a member of the auditorium board and he acted as chairman of the joint board of the museum and library. When he passed away the Milwaukee Auditorium board prepared resolutions expressing their regret at his death and extending sympathy to the family, also flying the auditorium flags at halfmast for a period of three days. The resolution read in part as follows: "We appreciate the fine public spirit manifested during his life, giving thought and effort to the interests of the Auditorium and the things that make for progress in community life. He is an example of integrity of character, of personal geniality and of general helpfulness. In his death the community has suffered a distinct loss." There was no phase of the city's progress and improvement with which Mr. Windfelder was not closely associated. His aid at all times could be counted upon to further any plans for the public good and on many occasions his progressive spirit constituted an initiative step in promoting public advancement.

WILLIAM HOWARD HALSEY, M. D.

In the treatment of diseases of the eye, near, nose and throat, Dr. William Howard Halsey has given proof of his marked capability and adaptability. Perfecting himself in his chosen field, he has rendered valuable service to his fellowmen in this connection and his high reputation is well deserved. A native son of Milwaukee, he was born March 27, 1884, his father being William H. Halsey, a prominent and well known business man of the city, where as a plumbing contractor he has a large patronage.

Dr. Halsey is one of a family of four sons and two daughters, all of whom are living. He was reared in Milwaukee and was graduated from the East Side high school with the class of 1900. He played on the basket-ball team there and was popular in his student days, just as he has been in the period of his manhood. For two years he pursued an academic course in the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan, while later he was graduated as a medical student from the University of Illinois, winning his professional degree in 1906. He initiated his professional career as interne in the West Side General Hospital in Chicago, with which institution he was connected for two years. Later he was house surgeon at the Chicago Clinical School for six months. In 1911 he was graduated from the United States Naval Medical School at Washington, D. C., and he spent ten years in the Medical Corps of the United States navy, resigning his position on the 10th of December, 1919, at which time he held the rank of lieutenant commander. He had broad experience and made a most interesting record during his connection with the navy. He was in charge of the ear, nose and throat department on the United States Hospital Ship Solace from 1911 until 1913 and then became executive officer of the Naval Medical School at Washington, D. C., there remaining in 1913 and 1914. During the same period he taught ear surgery and from 1915 until 1917 he was in charge of the training of the Naval Hospital Corps at San Francisco, California, and also during that period acted as consultant at the United States Naval Hospital, at San Francisco, on diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He became medical officer on the

staff of Admiral William S. Sims at the American naval headquarters in London during the World war and late in the year 1919 he was sent to Fort Lyon, Colorado, to take charge of the ear, nose and throat department of the United States Naval Hospital at that place, there serving until December 10, 1919, when his resignation, previously offered, was accepted. Accordingly he returned to Milwaukee, where he has remained. While stationed at Norfolk, Virginia, at the United States naval station, in 1918, he became founder and first editor of a magazine called Navy Life. He is now serving on the staff of the Milwaukee County Hospital, the Children's Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital and is consultant on the ear, nose and throat in the bureau of war risk of the United States treasury department.

On the 21st of April, 1914, Dr. Halsey was married to Miss Else Bode, who was born in Milwaukee and is a graduate of the West Side high school. They have three sons: David, Jonathan and Donald. Dr. Halsey is a member of the American Legion and is entitled to membership in the Sons of the American Revolution, for among his ancestors were those who fought for independence and an ancestor has fought in every war in which this country has ever engaged. He is descended from Sir Thomas Halsey, who came from England in 1642 and settled in Massachusetts. Dr. Halsey belongs to the Coöperative Club and is also a member of the Wisconsin Club and along professional lines he is connected with the Milwaukee Academy of Medicine, the Milwaukee County Medical Society, the Wisconsin State Medical Society, the Tri-State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. In a calling where advancement depends entirely upon individual merit and ability he has made steady progress, owing to his comprehensive study, his thoroughness and his commendable ambition to make his service of the greatest efficiency to his fellowmen.

COLONEL E. HARRISON CAWKER.

Colonel E. Harrison Cawker, who came to rank as one of Wisconsin's most representative and successful business men, was prominently known as a lawyer, miller and agriculturist, while in the latter part of his life his attention was given solely to the development and improvement of his real estate. Aside from his business ability he possessed sterling traits of character and social qualities which made him popular with an ever increasing circle of friends.

Wisconsin was proud to number him among her native sons, his birth having occurred in Fulton, Rock county, August 6, 1848. His parents were Emanuel and Lutia Ann (Harrison) Cawker. The father was a native of Devonshire, England, and in 1836 came to the United States, settling in the town of Wauwatosa, on land that is now included in the ninth and tenth wards of Milwaukee. At that period this was a pioneer section in which the work of progress and development had scarcely been begun. In fact, he filed his claim to the land in advance of the United States survey, and as the claim was located within the limits of the grant of canal lands, the price paid when it came into market was two dollars and fifty cents per acre. In 1837, or soon after securing his claim, Mr. Cawker established his home at Fulton, Rock county, Wisconsin, where he purchased three hundred and twenty acres of land, a portion of which was surveyed and platted as village lots, the village of Fulton being. thus established. He became a most prominent factor in the development and progress of that locality. He built a flour mill, sawmill and carding factory and remained an active factor in business there to the time of his demise in July, 1850. His wife was a daughter of John Harrison, a prominent flour miller of Auburn, New York, who on removing westward, settled in Milwaukee. Mrs. Cawker was but thirteen years of age at the time of her marriage in 1841. The year following her husband's death she came to Milwaukee, where she made her home with her mother, Mrs. Harrison, until 1852, when she became the wife of James P. Rice, with whom she returned to Fulton, sold the mills and disposed of that portion of her estate in Rock county. In 1854 Mr. and Mrs. Rice returned to Milwaukee and took up their abode on the land which had been secured by her first husband in Wauwatosa in 1836, Mrs. Rice occupying the old homestead until her death, October 18, 1890. In the settlement of the estate, one hundred and thirtyfive acres of the original quarter section which had been purchased by Mr. Cawker in 1836 was sold at an average of four thousand dollars per acre, the value of the property having increased at the rate of one hundred dollars per acre during the period of almost forty years in which Mrs. Rice had resided thereon.

E. Harrison Cawker was a lad of but six years when brought by his mother to Milwaukee, in 1854, and in his youthful days he attended the seventh ward school and later the Milwaukee University and the Milwaukee high school. He entered Beloit College in 1861 and pursued his studies there for two years and in