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Christopher J. Rollis
Christopher J. "Cap" Rollis (January 21, 1858 – August 15, 1930) was an American newspaper editor and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1884 to 1886. Early life and education Born in Norway, Rollis emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1862. He went to Albion Academy and Normal Institute in Dane County before attending Milton College in Rock County, Wisconsin. Career Rollis lived in the village of Oregon, Wisconsin. Rollis was the publisher and editor of the ''Oregon Observer'' and later the ''Stoughton Courier Hub,'' both in Dane County, Wisconsin. Rollis served as a trustee of the village of Oregon. In 1884 he married Edna M. Tipple, with whom he had two sons. In 1885, Rollis served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican representative. He served in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War. He was commissioned as a captain in the 34th US Infantry and served in the Philippines. He also serve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milton College
Milton College was a private college located in Milton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1844 as the Milton Academy, it closed in 1982. Its campus is now part of the Milton Historic District. History The college was founded as the Milton Academy (high school) by a group of early Milton settlers, including Milton House owner Joseph Goodrich. It eventually grew to encompass 16 buildings spread over . Its music department was renowned, and a high percentage of foreign students for the era kept the student body diverse. Although initially many of the students came from Milton, in later years alumni of the college would stay in Milton or return. Closing On May 15, 1982, Milton College abruptly closed its doors. At the time, it was Wisconsin's oldest continually operating college. The college's board of trustees had voted 18-2 to close the campus following a notification from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools that the college's accreditation would be dropped in the fall term ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |