History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1137

Joseph Arnold, soda water manufacturer. Was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1842; his parents moved to Wisconsin in 1843, and settled in Milwaukee where they remained eight years, then moved to Oshkosh. Mr. Arnold was engaged in keeping a meat market during this time, a business the subject of this sketch followed up to April, 1861, when he enlisted in C. H., 1st Wis. Inf., for three months; re-enlisted August, 1862, in C. E., 26th Regt. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg July 1, 1863; sent to Belle Isle and paroled May 7th, 1864; was exchanged, and took part in the Atlanta campaign, and was mustered out in June, 1865. Mr. A. held a commission as 1st Lieutenant at the close of the war, and was in command of Co. H, 26th Wis. On his return to Wisconsin, he settled in Fond du Lac and kep a meat market there some seven years; then moved to Oshkosh and commenced present business. He was married in Oshkosh Nov. 24, 1868, to Miss Matilda Moss, of Winnebago, Co. They have four children- Nellie L., Lizzie, Olive and Florence. Mr. A is a member of A., F. & A. M., and of "Sons of Hermann."