Ellif and Russell Anderson

This is a picture was probably taken in late 1903 or
early 1904.  These are the oldest two sons of Halbert
 Anderson and his wife Louisa Charleson.  Ellif is on
the left was born November 7, 1902 in the Town of
Mt. Morris. He worked for Speed Queen  and was a
veteran of World War II. He never married and died
November 13, 1979 in the Oshkosh Oshkosh Hospital
after being accidentally hit by a car.  His older
brother, Russell was born April 5, 1901 in the Town of
Mt. Morris. He married Olive Simonson, daughter of
Edmund and Tora Simonson on July 6, 1926.  They
had two sons : Donald and Gerald.  Russell worked
for the Bank in Wautoma and served as Mayor of
Wautoma.  He later did income taxes and worked
at a pickle station.  It may surprise younger readers
but young boys were dressed in dresses including
with lace often until they were trained because it
was easier to change their diapers.