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Weyauwega Jan. 3 - Fire at Weyauwega - An unoccupied house belonging to James Russell, was burned between seven and eight o'clock on Wednesday evening, he having moved out some ten days ago. How much the loss was we do not know, but a house like the one burned could not be built for less than four or five hundred dollars. No insurance on the property. That it was set on fire seems to be the general conclusion, as those who first was it state that it commenced burning on the outside roof of the wing. The Waupaca Post - January 26, 1878 Iola Mr. John A. Balch who, for some time past, has been ill has so far recovered as to he about town again. J. M. Hatch principal of the Ogdensburg school, accompanied by his wife, drove into town last Friday evening. All were greatly pleased to see this young and happy couple again in the place. They returned, however, after a brief visit paid to his parents. Rumor says that an Odd Fellow lodge will be organized in this place soon. Success to the institution. The Republican - Waupaca, WI - January 31, 1878 New London News D. W. Shipman, a former resident, late of Royalton, has returned here and will be the boss tinner at Sterling's hardware store. We welcome him back again. Weyauwega Wm. Ritchie of Royalton, was thrown from a load of hay, on Saturday, in such a manner as to strike the ground with his head and face. He received several bad bruises and severe concussion of the brain. Charlie Fenelon is receiving large quantities of hay at his press neat the depot. He evidently anticipates a demand for hay before spring. Sam. Ritchie, County Clerk, was in town Saturday evening. Also Sam Ashmun of Rural. Sam, is a good fellow, but he will trade horses. Rev. P. S. Bennett has been confined to his house for the past week with rheumatism. Rev. Mr. Brickles was absent last Sunday and the services in the Presbyterian church were conducted by Mr. Balch. The family of Rev. S. H. ASHMUN has left Humbolt, Neb. and located in Fall City, where VAN. has gone into a bank with his brother-in-law, Mr. NIMS. The Waupaca Post - Waupaca, WI - February 9, 1878 Weyauwega Wm. F. Waterhouse has so far recovered from his recent illness as to be able to appear again on our streets. The farmers are making it lively on our streets this week with loads of hay and wood. Every one seems to be buying the wood, while Charley Fenelon buys the hay which he bales and ships in considerable quantities. Rural Our people are constantly sending beef, pork, and other provisions to Wausau, and even father north. Mr. W. P. Quint, having returned from a trip up north, reports no wintry outlook.
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Scandinavia Over two hundred citizens of this town followed the remains of H.J. Eliason to the graveyard. The electors of this town declared themselves in favor of good officers by electing S. Jacobson as chairman. Mr. Jacobson must be well satisfied as it is not his first re-election. Thor Thorson and Theodore Paulson make quite a dashing appearance as constables of Scandinavia. Rev. Mueus has so far recovered his health that he is to preach once more. Rural Chas. McMillan, Ed. Gainus, the Lincoln boys and two or three others started with teams for Nebraska last Monday. They are going to Greely County and will remain until August. Iola Ole Torbenson takes his departures for Dakota this week; where he intends to commence business in the mercantile line. Ole is a very enterprising young man and will be sure to meet with success. He carries with him the best wishes of a heap of friends. W. Bailey owns more horse flesh in the shape of four horses than is generally seen in this country. Altogether they weigh over 6,500 lbs. They will keep from starving on about four bushels of meal a day. He intends to make them earn their "grub" and shoe iron at lumbering this summer. The condition of things in this country village does not bespeak hard times. Trading in real estate is as lively now as it ever was. Mr. Frogner, who has bought the ":Larson Lot" is building a fine wagon shop. Call on him if you want a first-class wagon or buggy. The Republican - Waupaca, WI - June 13, 1878 Farmington There were three men in this town who had money to be assessed. The assessor is daily bored by persons inquiring for the lucky trio, but he distinctly refuses to make any disclosures. If the names of the parties can be learned there will be a "rush" on those banks. Miss Jane Niven, who has won an enviable reputation as a teacher, is teaching in Pleasant Valley, town of Dayton, this summer. Union The schools at Symco and Marble are being ably conducted by Miss Bell Ritchie and Miss Mary Maloy. The thriving little village at Union Bridge can boast tow stores, a stave factory, a saw mill and a blacksmith shop. Mr. Geo. Dean of Ontario, Canada is visiting relatives in town. Mr. A. W. Johnson has been in Waupaca attending
court for the past two weeks. The Republican - Waupaca, WI - June 27, 1878 Clintonville Mr. W. Jones will put up an elevator and commence buying produce as soon as the side tracks are located at the depot. C. W. Smalley of New London, was sporting about town last Saturday. Hank Stacy and Dr. Finney have each indulged in the luxury of a new carriage. Wm. Warren and Eahart have a drive or 20,000 thousand ties in the Pigeon, enroute to New London Stacy & Guernsey have disposed of seven hundred thousand feet of hemlock logs to Ed. Meller, of Northport, for $3.25 per thousand, delivered in the Embarrass. Johnnie Olmstead opened a meat market last week at his old stand on Main st. and is dishing up defunct bovine to his customers at bottom prices. M. J. Brady has purchased forty acres of land of J. H. Hammond of Appleton. Mr. B. has commenced the clearing of ten acres and will erect a house soon. Farmington Fred Fisher says he thinks there will be disappointment on all sides at threshing. The crop will deceive nearly all by a huge growth of straw and a small yield of grain. Ralph Pitcher has broken up a piece of new land on his farm between Clem Lake and Parfreyville. Does that signify anything special, Ralph? Female tramps of questionable character, half loony youths, decreased sisterly love and other things that our people do not appreciate. Farmington is not as happy this week as last. The Waupaca Post - Waupaca, WI - July 20, 1878 Weyauwega E. Ford of Evanswood was so badly affected by sunstroke last Sunday that he has not been able to leave his house since. John Mack and a young man names Walrath, at Evanswood, were sunstruck, Tuesday. Geo. Brooks and a Mr. Noyes, at Fremont, were also sunstruck Tuesday. On Wednesday John haley was mowing near the depot, and when their shower came up, started with his scythe for shelter, In getting over a fence he threw the scythe, and then jumped over; the scythe bounded and struck him on the left leg just above the knee cutting a fearful gash. Dr. Walbridge being away from his office, H. J. Borham, the station agent, dressed the wound, sewing it very nicely. Four tramps arrived here Wednesday. There were three heavy showers Wednesday afternoon which are said to have raised the mill pond here from 12 to 18 inches. The mill owners feared the dam would break away. The Waupaca Post - Waupaca, WI - August 3, 1878 Weyauwega Wm. Teal, a former resident of your city, now of this place, received sad news, on Monday morning last, concerning his daughter, Ada, who went a few weeks ago into Ill. to teach school. He was informed that unless got home immediately she, in all probability, would never reach it alive. Mr. Teal started on Monday night with saddened heart, carrying with him the unfeigned sympathies of friends and neighbors, to try and get her home. That he may succeed and that she may be again restored to health is the wish for all. Last Thursday, a man working in Lind suddenly became very thirsty, and leaving his tools in the field quit work and came to Weyauwega for a drink to quench his thirst. This he found, as to be called whiskey in one of those doors of Hell that curse almost every village, a saloon. But one drink only called for more, and he soon became so boisterous that the rum-seller called a Constable who took charge of him and locked him up where he yelled all night, keeping honest people awake. In the morning the village Justice took charge of the prisoner and fined him $3.00 and costs. So much for bad whiskey. Wm. Teal, a former resident of your city, now of this place, received sad news, on Monday morning last, concerning his daughter, Ada, who went a few weeks ago into Ill. to teach school. He was informed that unless got home immediately she, in all probability, would never reach it alive. Mr. Teal started on Monday night with saddened heart, carrying with him the unfeigned sympathies of friends and neighbors, to try and get her home. That he may succeed and that she may be again restored to health is the wish for all. The Stevens Point Journal - Stevens Point, Wisconsin - August 24,1878 HON. GABE BOUCK has appointed Andrew Mieklejohn, of New London, a cadet at West Point. The Waupaca Post - Waupaca, WI - September 7, 1878 Weyauwega Fred Whitney returned to Minnesota on Tuesday. Thos. Wilson and George Uttermark accompanied him. Thus are out young men adopting the advice of the illustrious Greeley and going west. An alarm of fire was sounded at about 1 o'clock P.M. on last Saturday. Our citizens responded with promptness. The fire had started in a quantity of straw, back of the stave factory, used in covering a large pile of stave bolts. It had gained considerable headway even to the communicating with an adjoining building. The fire was soon extinguished, very little damage being done. Nothing but the promptness of our citizens saved our village from a disastrous fire. Robert
Baxter has sold his farm in Royalton, generally known as "The Lillie
farm" to Fred Glocke of our village. The Republican - Waupaca, WI - December 19, 1878 Perry's Mill Last night A. B. Crow's lumber shanty was burned. Loss two hundred dollars. We have not learned the particulars. Union Mr. Towle will commence to buy stave-bolts soon. He wishes to obtain three thousand cords for his next year's supply. The Bard Bros. expect to enter their new and commodious store this week, with a new and large stock of goods. One day last week, Mrs. Byer was working at a table, her one-year-old boy snatched the scissors and fell from the chair. The scissors entered his right side and cut an ugly gash about three inches long. The wound was soon dressed and the child is now doing well. Northport Monroe Brown has started a grocery store in the building known as the Allen store. The post office is also removed to this building. A young daughter of G. F. Samson lies very low with lung fever. Clintonville Mr. Joseph Gillis is now engaged in the drug business at this place. Business has been very brisk here for the last six months. From twenty-five to thirty buildings have been erected in the village and the country around has progressed in proportion. Railway and telegraph lines connect us with the outside world and we are happy. The railroad has been a very good thing for Clintonville so far. It has opened a home market for every thing a producer has to dispose of. It has also brought numerous settlers into the country and made an increase in the number of our business men. Chief among them is Mr. George Jones, of Manitowoc. Mr. J. erected a commodious ware-house early in the season, and commenced business which is increasing rapidly and which he has conducted in an honorable manner, winning the report of all. We want a few more just like him. Mr. H. Metzner has also settled here and formed a partnership with Messrs. Knopp and Stacy in the mercantile business, and they are flourishing. Mr. H. Lutsey, is also doing business here at present and is making many friends. If you have articles you would like to submit for posting please email me. Return to news article Index Return to homepage Copyright © 2000-2011 Paula Vaughan |
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