BIOGRAPHIES:  Lester M. BONETT, Cumberland, Barron County, WI

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Lester M. Bonett, expert horseman of Cumberland, was born near the present
city, March 1, 1899, the son of John L. and Matilda (Ostrom) Bonett. He was
educated in the public schools, graduating from the Cumberland High School in
1917. From youth up, he has worked with his father in the horse business, and
in 1919 he succeeded him, taking over the stables just south of the city. He
is an excellent judge of horses and a good business man. In every way he is
taking part in the affairs of the community which gave him birth, and is
acknowledged as one of the energetic and active men of the city. He was
married Oct. 27, 1920, to Helma 0. Solum, who was born in Cumberland Township,
Dec. 4, 1894, the daughter of Hans and Olia (Olson) Solum. They have one
daughter, Alice J.

--Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., &
Co., 1922, pg. 321.