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ROYALTON IN ASHES - All the Business Houses Except the Post Office Wiped Out. The pretty village of Royalton suffered a loss by fire Wednesday night which wiped out all of the business part of the town only a small building used as a post office remaining. The fire is supposed to have caught in a liquor room of Frank Genske’s saloon from a defective chimney about half past ten or eleven o’clock. A telephone dispatch to the Record stated that some boys skating first discovered the fire breaking through the roof of the Modern Woodman Hall over the saloon. The lower floor was Genske’s saloon, loss on stock and building $1500; slight insurance. Loss to Modern Woodmen and G.A.R. Hall, furniture and paraphernalia total. The next building to go was owned by W.R. Craig and occupied by E.J. Moore as a hardware store and Sid McCord as a drug store and Wolf River telephone office. Mr. Moore’s loss was $1200 with $300 insurance. McCord’s loss was $1000 with $500 insurance. W.R. Craig’s loss on building was $2,000; no insurance. George Hayward’s building used as a saloon was a total loss. J.H. Leonard’s store went next. The building and stock of general merchandise was wiped out. Loss between $5,000 and $6,000; insurance $2,100. the wind changing saved the Phillips residence, but the flames went north a piece burning 5,000 feet of cedar posts. A building owned by C.J. Van Ornum, formerly used as a meat market, also a building owned by C.L. Wood’s and used by himself as a grocery went up in smoke. Insurance not stated. Several hundred bushels of potatoes stored in the basement of the Craig building were roasted. Curt Town owned 500 and George Moore 200. No insurance. There is no doubt but Royalton will rebuild the most of the burned district at an early date as the Royaltonites are not made of the stuff to sit down and fold their hands. It is a pretty town and there is room for a fair business in several lines. Clintonville Tribune - Clintonville, WI - February 12, 1897 THE PASSING SHOW Samuel Van Doren, has purchased of D. Sackett, two lots of the corner opposite the Congregational parsonage and will erect a residence there in the spring. William Rosnow, of Matteson, has rented the building Frank Bucholtz has filled for a saloon in the 4th and intends to open a wet goods emporium there at an early day. PERSONAL Mrs. Frank O'Brien of Antigo, was guest of F. H. Brady last Saturday. Mrs. O'Brien is a daughter of the ? Robert Warren, one of the early residents of Clintonville. Her husband a conductor on the Northwestern railway. Mrs. A. Wheeler, of Marion, was in city Saturday on some legal business. Mrs. Wheeler, since her husband's death has conducted the Wheeler hotel at Marion, one of the neatest and most popular hotels on the line. Miss Anna Carter, of Wittenberg, spent several days with her mother and brothers in this city this week. Mrs. L. A. Burgess has a
week off and is visiting relatives in Thorps, Wis. Miscellaneous William Rosnow, of Matteson, has rented the building Frank Bucholtz has filed for a saloon in the 4th ward and intends to open a wet goods emporium there at an early day. Fire at New London destroyed factory of the Bentwood company, manufacturers of wooden parts of bicycles. The loss on stock was $10,000 and on the building $2,000, each covered about one-half by insurance. THE WAUPACA Post - Waupaca, WI - March 25, 1897 Farmington Sleighing is about gone, but we have plenty of water, the most we have seen for a number of years. Miss Elma Guyant of
Belmont, visited her grandfather, John Bucknell, last week. The la grippe is raging near here. We hear the board have hired Miss Celia Buck for the summer term of school. Celia has made many friends here, as she has taught two terms in this district. We hear there is a case
of measles here. Merritt Clark is reported quite sick. Dr. Irvine is attending him. Ties are being sawed at the mill formerly owned by J. R. Moses. Asa Harris has moved into the house owned by Simeon Shawmbeau. Parfreyville H. Culver's little child has been quite sick, with a bad cold. Eugene Hyatt has been confined to the house for several days. George Court has been suffering with an attack of rheumatism. But those four large powders have brought him out of it. Bert Court returned home from the woods Saturday evening. He has just lost a valuable horse. Wesley Bartnell has exchanged farms with Mrs. Lucy Gothan. Oscar Smith has rented Mrs. Lucy Gotham's farm and will take possession soon. Mr. J. McAllister will move on to his father's farm this spring. Ira McCrary was called away very suddenly to Appleton, to take care of his father, who met with a serious accident. Helvetia E. G. Dahlen and E. Thulin had their wood cut for the spring, last week, by Mr. Myklebust of Scandinavia. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Worby drove through out town last Sunday, on their way home. Mr. Worby is teaching in District number 4, St. Lawrence. John Jacobson came up
from Waupaca to spend Sunday with his family. THE WAUPACA Post - Waupaca, WI - April 1, 1897 Fremont Michael Kapiska has been very ill but is again convalescent. A. Steiger and John Ploeger returned from a business trip at Kaukauna on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spindler of Winneconne and Simons of Neenah transacted business here Saturday. George Eaton has gone to Stanley, where he expects to remove his family. May Bergstreser returned from a several weeks visit at Eldron. Mr. Whitney of Weyauwega was in town on Monday. Mr. Rogers of Winneconne was through here buying furs last week. Dr. Greiner is remodeling his electric launch. Iola Fred Olson, who has been attending the State Normal school at Oshkosh, is spending a week's vacation at his home in this city. Jacob Wipf did business in Stevens Point and Grand Rapids last week. A. W. Hollenbeck of Waupaca did business in this city Monday last. Louisa Sorenson and Emma Omit left Tuesday morning for Stevens Point. F. H. Johnston of Joliet, Ill. formerly editor of the Iola Herald, did business in this city the fist of the week. Burnham Rowland has rented H. Zantow's house on River Street and will move in at once. Egbert Lashua is staying in this city at present. H. H. Haroldson of Parrish, Wis., has moved upstairs in the Hagna & Johnson building. Christ Nelson and M. Heigeson were in Stevens Point on Saturday night. B. L Bierce did business in St. Paul last week. Ostrander Mr. Akins and wife called at Mr. Durant's Monday last. Frank and John Faskell were in Little Wolf last Tuesday. George Smith, who has been working in the woods the past winter, has returned home. John Shaw of New London was in this locality Wednesday last. Arthur Straub was in New London on Thursday last. Mrs. Anna Delano of New London spent Sunday with Mr. Delano's family. Miss Anna Sullivan and sister and Bessie Hobbs from Royalton were the guests of Mr. Durant last Sunday. John English and T. Dalton from Northport were in this vicinity last Sunday. Charles Timm and wife from Baldwin's Mills were in this place last Saturday. John Klingbert of New London was in this place last Sunday. Weyauwega Clark Woodard came home from Minneapolis last week for an extended visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Woodard. Miss Sena Oleson spent last week with friends in Lind. Miss Emily Sampson of Northport arrived last week for a two weeks visit with friends. Miss Olive Barker, who has been teaching in Crandon the past year, is home for short vacation. Miss Jessie Wilcox came up from Oshkosh on Saturday for a week's vacation. S. Frank has moved into the Weber house, corner of Main and Pine streets. Mr. B. Wells will move into the house vacated by Mr. Frank. Miss Minnie Pope came up from Fremont on Saturday for a few hours visit with friends. The Basket Factory opens Monday for the season. THE WAUPACA Post - Waupaca, Wisconsin - April 1, 1897 Hatton School commenced Monday with Miss Whitney of Weyauwega as teacher. Miss Jessie Chase of Pine River spent last week with her sister, Mrs. J. W. Eastman. Lyman Waterson and Will Lamphear started for the "Promise Land" Tuesday morning. Frank Miller of Weyauwega sawed wood in town a few days of last week. Frank is a hustler. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks of Springwater spent Sunday in town the guests of J. H. Brooks and family. The Misses Marian and Winnie Warner spent a few days of last week with friends in Dayton. Northland Oscar Gunderson of Scandinavia visited his sister, Mrs. Gunder Bergen, on Wednesday last. W. M. Cook of Lake Mills called at the creamery meeting this week. Miss Petra Peterson of Surat has returned home after a week's visit among friends here. The auction sale at Carl Wogland's was largely attended and nearly everything was sold. Gunder Bergen was at Manawa on Saturday.
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Symco Mr. Zillmer and family went to Caledonia on a visit last Saturday. Walter Jones left for Chicago Monday, where he expects to work. John Stroud and wife came down from Big Falls on Saturday. Mrs. Mike Oman and Mrs. William Lozier went to Clintonville Monday to do some trading. Philo Booth moved in town last Friday. O. W. Blain delivered a temperance lecture to a fair sized audience Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mitchell and Miss May Mitchell called on Mr. and Mrs. C. I Bard Sunday. Will Colwell has moved into the hall formerly occupied by the Good Templars. Old Mr. Vandergate left here Wednesday for Green Bay, where he has gone to visit his father. New London Press - New London, WI - April 23, 1897 Embarrass William Smith gave a grand ball Easter Monday. Everyone reports a hilarious time. Miss Ellen Connis visited Clintonville Tuesday. Last week Mrs. George Hamilton made the quickest trip to York state and back that was ever recorded. Mrs. Sam Girard, formerly of this town, but later of Menasha, has moved back and is with us again. Miss Ellen Connie has finished a successful term of school in Belle Plaine. Gib Fischer of Clintonville and his girl, attended the ball here Monday night. Lester Burgess and wife did shopping in Clintonville one day last week. Clintonville Tribune - Clintonville, WI - May 14, 1897 Embarrass A. V. Balch stayed over night at the Caughell House Tuesday. Alfred Anderson of Chicago has purchased the John Brown family. He is a hustler and is making things very lively around the old place. He keeps fast horses, fancy chickens and Durham cattle. Miss Ella Palmer visited Appleton Saturday. Mrs. George Allen went to Eagle River Monday as a delegate to a church convention. Burnt Valley Eldon Miller and wife, of Cecil, visited with friends and relatives here this week. Ambrose Girard was at Waupaca this week as witness in the Goldberg case. Louis Perry is moving onto the Cass farm and Albert Girard onto the Dave Shepard farm near Little Wolf River. James Sheldon was at Clintonville Monday. Mr. Sheldon is erecting a new barn on his place. Chas. Girard is at home from Whitcomb, also Walter. John Sheldon is on the sick list. The New London Press - New London, Wisconsin - July 22, 1897 NORTHPORT A couple of boys from here attended the dance at Royalton last Friday evening, they reported a grand time. Mr. H.S. Nash retired from business, M.A. Edmonds former clerk, for H.S. Nash, has purchased the store and will continue the same and add a stock of new goods. Mrs. Wheeler of Royalton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Guerin, one day this week. ROYALTON The Misses Andrae of New London, visited one day last week with Miss Hope Leonard. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whitman. Miss Torrey of Clintonville, spent a few day the guest of Miss Hope Leonard. W.R. Craig and wife attended the Soldiers Reunion at Omro, and while there were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. McNelly. Born at Royalton, Tuesday July 20 to Mr. and Mrs. C. Mathers, of State Line, a daughter. Master Harry McNelly of Omro is spending his vacation here with relatives. M.E. Harvey, the new proprietor of the Royalton Roller mills, is an expert miller. Farmers should give him a call. EMBARRASS July 20-Last week Thursday, Mrs. Wm. Carson disappeared leaving her husband and three small children to the mercy of the neighbors, her whereabouts are unknown, but it is generally believed she has gone to Canada her former home. Lest Bugess who has been suffering from the effects of sunstroke, is able to be out again. Clayton Omstead wheeled to Waupaca and returned again Sunday last. John McGuire and Will Brown started for Minn. Monday, where they will spend the rest of the summer. Mrs. L.J. Morris and son Miles of Clintonville, was a guest of Mrs. L.H. Burgess. Miss Eva Morris of Clintonville, is the guest of Mrs. L.H. Burgess, this week. Irvine Smith is at Green Bay this week, visiting relatives. Mark Palmer is reported as getting better after being sick with pneumonia. Aug. Goree, transacted business in Clintonville Saturday. Mrs. Lea Morris and Mrs. J. Morris of Wolf River, were Clintonville callers Tuesday. Mrs. L. Burgess did shopping in Clintonville Monday. Rob Smith drove to Green Bay Monday. The Press - New London, Wisconsin - July 24, 1897 Mrs. Frank Guyette and children of New London spent Friday evening at Henry Babino's. Rev. Jaeger of Clintonville called on friends in the village Thursday. Mt. and Mrs. Louis Babino, George Williams, Arthur Babino and Fred Gabrielson attended the baseball game at Shawano Sunday. Arthur Malliet of Michigan is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jule Malliet of Deer Creek. Fred Bushey, of Waupaca, will have charge of the races at the Waupaca County Fair, Sept. 17, 18, and 19.
The New London Press - New London, WI - August 5, 1897 Embarrass Mr. W. T. Cady, last Monday, began a summer school at this village with an attendance of fifteen scholars. Geo. Hamilton and wife, of the "Twilight Gardens" were in town one day this week. A. Gerard of Burnt Valley, moved his family in town one day last week. Sylvia Spaulding of Clintonville, was the guest of Mrs. L. H. Burgess, Tuesday Master Miles Morris of Clintonville, visited with relatives in town Monday. A. Whale or a mermaid has been seen in Pine Lake, perhaps it was the ghost of some of those putty head that are serving out their time in the cooler for violating the fish laws of late. Miss Jessie Smith of Milwaukee, is visiting her parents this week. E. Allen is improving his residence with a new coat of paint, this week. The New London Press - New London, Wisconsin - August 19, 1897 EMBARRASS Aug. 18 - F.P. Cady of
Poysippi is the guest of his Cousin W.T. Cady this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allender Aug. 14th, a daughter. John McGuire and Will Brown returned from Minn. last week where the boys went to work, harvesting. R. Clark is cutting hay on the banks of the Wolf River. J. Thene of Wolf River, called on his best girl Sunday. Otto Pock captured a ten pound black bass Sunday, according to L. Saffords report, now there if that is so its a very big fish, and if it is not it is a pesky big fish story. The Embarrass Dramatic Club will present to the public at the Opera House in Clintonville Aug. 19 the comedy "Is Marriage a Failure" or "Not so bad after the Baw" the proceed will be used to purchase a bell for the Cong. church at this place. Every one come and bring their best girl. Admission 20cts. The New London Press - New London, WI - September 2, 1897 EMBARRASS Our school began Monday with U. T. Cady and Miss Alma Webster as teachers. The Misses Nora and Mattie Morgan who have been camping at the lakes for awhile moved back to their home again Monday. J. T. Curtis and family went up on the Military road Tuesday to spend a week picking blackberries. J. Adams is building a fine barn on his farm east of town. F. Adam's niece and daughter, of Pine Lake, are attending school here this fall. Wm. Allender went up north last Thursday to spend a week trout fishing, picking blackberries and chasing Indians. Sam Devlin is learning to ride a wheel. Sam thinks he is learning fast as it only takes one man to hold him and the wheel up where it used to take two. J. W. Morgan lost a valuable driving horse Monday. Jens Jensen an expert horse jockey and all around sport from the great city of Chicago, had the team in charge, when they became unmanageable and ran away dashing into a side walk, one horse breaking his leg square off, of course Jens was not in it then. Mrs. Lee Morris moved to Clintonville Tuesday. Chas. Morris is cutting hay on the Stacy farm this week. Miss Hattie Webster, of Belle Plain, visited her many friends in town this week. SYMCO Aug. 31-Frank Seaver went to Auroraville on Saturday. Mrs. Drew and son, Fred, went to Clintonville on Saturday last. ROYALTON Aug. 31-A base ball game between a picked up team of Royalton boys and a Weyauwega team has been arranged to be played this afternoon. The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curtis of Waupaca, died Friday evening. The remains were brought to Royalton for interrmant, funeral services being held at the residence of C. Town. Wm. Akins Sr. and wife gave a family reunion Thursday for their niece Mrs. S. Service of Buffalo, N.Y.. Fred Akins and wife of Manawa, were among the guests. Mrs. S.B. McCord has returned from a weeks visit in Waupaca. She was accompanied by Miss Gordinier who, visited the Misses Combs. Mrs. Irvine gave a luncheon Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Service, covers were laid for six. The New London Press - New London, WI - October 7, 1897 Symco Addie Smith of Little River is staying with her Aunt Mrs. M. S. Stroud. Mrs. J. C. Quimby and son Fred, daughter Jessie, and Mrs. B. Baldwin and son Walter, spent last week with friends at Appleton, Mrs. Dilly spent a few days last week with Mrs. Sen Losier at Manawa. Arthur Vandergate came home from Oshkosh last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Booth of Crandon, Wis., visited his brothers Philo and Elmer at this place, last week. Mrs. Ed Baldwin spent a few days last week at Marble with Mrs. Geo. Cleveland. Embarrass Mrs. Aug. Goree is very sick. Miss Hattie Webster of Belle Plain, visited relatives in town Monday. Mrs. Anne Miller of Cecil, is visiting A. Goree's family this week. Joe Wilson and wife of Riverside, called on friends and relatives in this berg Tuesday. Jud Waite has finished picking cranberries as they were damaged by frosts a short crop, and it did not take long to harvest them. L. Safford and A. Girard are raising logs for the mill company this week. Clintonville Tribune - Clintonville, WI - November 26, 1897 Samuel Potts had a chopping bee Monday. Clayton Olmsted of Embarrass, wheeled over her Sunday as usual. Two horse jockeys of Clintonville were in town one day this week, with some old plug horses to sell or trade. The "crown" had mortgage on one of the horses and while here foreclosed it. Hiram Allen of Embarrass, has purchased the residence and twenty acres of John Morris. It is rumored that Hiram will be married in the near future. D. W. Shipman, of Manawa, is visiting relatives this week. T. Allender of Riverside, was visible on our streets one day this week. Wm. Allender and F. Ewers returned from Trillion, where they went to hunt deer. They saw several but the woods are so noisy that they did not get a shot at them. There was an ice cream social held at Mrs. J. Olmsted's last Thursday evening the proceeds to be applied on the minister's salary. It was a success both socially and financially. The New London Press - New London, WI - December 2, 1897 Embarrass A. Girard and E. Miller took their departure Tuesday night for the pineries near Menominee. Miss Mary Jensen who has been at Ashland the past summer returned home Saturday. Chas. Wentworth and Ed. Goodwin of Lake View; were pleasant callers Tuesday. Mrs. A. Blank returned to her home at Thorpe last Saturday. Lester Burgess and wife accompanied by Mrs. Louis Burgess drove to Clintonville Saturday, and cracked the camera at Elwer's gallery while in town. L. Morris, of Clintonville, was seen on our streets Monday. Miss Ollie Turtlock who has been clerking for J. D. Caughell & Co. of this village, has resigned in favor of Mrs. J. D. Caughell, and returned to her home at Shawano. Hiram Allen went to Marenisco one day last week to work in the pineries. Will Brown finished his winter work at Arbor Vitae and returned home one day last week. Symco Fred Drew came home to spend Thanksgiving with his mother. Pete Vandergate has returned from Lilly where he went to work for Finger. P. P. Booth and family spent Saturday and Sunday at Dupont. Mrs. Guy Perkin's and children and Earl and Lilly Durant of Sheridan spent a few days last week with friends here. Mr. Straub, brother Miss Ada, and wife were in town Sunday. Manuel Fouriner came home to spend Thanksgiving with is family. C. A. Van Patten is suffering with the gripe this week. Floyd Perkins went up Sheridan Sunday to spent a few days with friends. The New London Press - New London, WI - December 3, 1897 EMBARRASS Mrs. L. H. Burgess wishes to announce to the public that she is now prepared to do fashionable dress-making or anything in that line at reasonable prices. J. D. Caughell is shipping potatoes this week. The pesky taters are worth 50 cents a bushel at present. Mrs. D. Morris is the guest of her daughter, L. H. Burgess this week. Carl Koeller lost a valuable Jersey Cow last week. C. B. Smith was a Clintonville caller Tuesday. John Brown opens the season of sleighing by purchasing a bran tired new Portland cutter. Geo. Stein of Clintonville passed through our town Saturday. SYMCO Dec. 4 Warren Anderson, while cutting wood, cut his foot quite bad last week, and is now laid up. Arthur Shaw in town today. Mrs. Danley of Iola, passed through town on Tuesday on her way home from Marble. Elmer Perkins and Nate Lozier, have returned from the woods, also Mr. Zinday who worked in the same camp. Mrs. Keuhn is very ill. Dr. Schultz, got up one morning and found his horse dead, in the barn. J. C. Quimby went to Dupont Tuesday. Mr. Flanagen has built an addition to his house and has just finished. The Tribune - Clintonville, WI - December 10, 1897 WOLF RIVER Leander Morris and Royal Spaulding who have been cutting logs for Upham & Co. of Shawano, have quit their job on account of too much snow and returned to Clintonville. Chas. Morris and L. Burgess made a business trip to Clintonville Wednesday. Wm. Conklin took his "turkey" and departed for Park Falls to work in the woods. The prayer meeting held at John Morris Tuesday evening was very well attended. Wm. Schwartz returned home Saturday from Oshkosh where he has worked the past summer. The New London Press - New London, WI - December 23, 1897 Northport Clarence Richards drove to Royalton Tuesday. Wonder why? Art St. Clair and wife returned from Tigerton Monday. Mr. Jerdon of New London, Called on old friends here Monday. Mr. Mericle who was badly injured by the train on the G. R. & W. Ry. some time ago is doing nicely. The trustees of the M. E. Church held a meeting at Mrs. Wm. Furbush's Monday evening. A. Kingsbury departed for the north last week where he
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