Gantners Tavern Christmas Party

It isn't every day that I receive a new photo at the historical society, let alone, one that has a picture of ME in it.  But I can remember with fondness, the Christmas party that we used to go to at Gantners Tavern, located on Highway 45, located just across the road from Goebel's dance hall on Lake DeNeveu.    One year, my mom made my sisters and I practice singing "Silver Bells" for a week,  and then when we went to the Christmas Party, my sisters and I sang this song for everyone.   I was very little then, but what I remember the most was that every child there received a brown lunch bag 'present' from Santa, which contained a popcorn ball and candy.   This was my first ever popcorn ball, and I was not sure what to do with it, and could not wait to get home to bite into it.

Here is our family photo, of my sisters and I singing at Gantners.  I do not know who played Santa, nor who was playing the accordian.  I'm the cute little one by Santa!  HA!

This week, I received additional pictures of this event, held every Christmas at Gantners.  This is a photo of all of the kids who attended one year. I am guessing that the year is 1951, based on my sister Sarah's age.

   

If you know the names of anyone pictured here, please let me know, and refer to the person number in the picture below.  In this photo, #3 = ? Reitz, #4 = David Reitz and #5 = Barbara Reitz;  #6= John Kovarik; 11, 12 and 21 are my sisters Barb, holding Sarah, and Peggy Reinhardt; 22 is me..Tracy Reinhardt, half hidden behind my sister Barb. #14 is Barbara Retzlaff, and half-hidden #15 is Judy Retzlaff.  I think 13 and 23 are Robert and Kenneth Tonn. #24 and 25 could be Pat Hensel and her sister.  Any help with the others would be wonderful. 

This second picture is of the same event, probably the next year.  a few more children involved, and some parents are in the background.  This picture is probably taken ca. 1952.

#21 and #30 are Diane and Peggy Reinhardt; #33 is my sister Sarah Reinhardt, and #37 is yours truly, Tracy Reinhardt. #6 is Mrs. Tonn, #11 is Mrs. Kowarik; #13 is Bernice Batterman; #22 is John Kovarik, #23 is Carol? Reitz,  #34 and 38 are Judy and Joan Kovarik.

Any help identifying anyone would be appreciated.

Thank you to Carol Reitz for the pictures.

Ashford church history

A new donation just came in to the library.  It's a history of St. Martin's Church in Ashford, by Gerald Jaeger.  I am really happy to see that he covered so much of the history, including the stained glass windows, their symbols and names of donors.  

Stop in the store at Ashford if you want to get a copy.

A Song from the 1860's

Found among our original documents, is a paper with the lyrics to an old song from the 1860's

The Charming Young Widow

I was born in New Jersey. One morning last summer

I received a dispatch that my uncle was dead.

And it also requested I should come to the city

For a large sum of money was left me they said.

Of course I determined to go on the journey

The very next train of cars I did take.

For had I stayed over I ne’er should encountered

That charming young widow I met on the train

The widow and I side by side sat together

The seat it contained but us two and no more.

Till silence was broken by my fair companion

Who inquired the time by the watch that I wore.

I soon satisfied her and then conversation

Was opened and freely discussed by us both.

Till my brain fairly swirled I became so enchanted

With this charming young widow I met on the train

Some minutes elapsed. We arrived at the station

Within a few miles of that great busy town.

When my fair one remarked as she looked from the window

Good Gracious alive sir. There goes Mr. Brown

He’s my late husband’s brother. Oh will you sir kindly

Consent for one moment my child to maintain.

Of course I consented and off from the platform

Tripped this charming young widow I met on the train.

Three minutes elapsed and the signal bell sounded

The cars began moving. No widow appeared.

I cried out “Stop. Stop.” But they paid no attention

With a snort and a jerk started off as I feared.

In this dilemma I sought for the hour

And my watch, oh where was it. Where where was my chain.

My purse and gold pencil and ticket was gone sir

And so was the widow I met on the train.

While thus deeply lamenting the loss of my money

The conductor came round . ‘Your ticket please sir.’

I told him my story while prancing the infant

The loss I sustained but he doubted my word.

He called more officials they gathered around me

Uncovered the infant, how shall I explain

Twas not a real baby but only a “rag one”

This swindling young widow I met on the train!

Satisfied I’d been robbed I took my departure

Although I agreed to settle next day

And now I’d advise all young men from the country

Not to get caught in a similar way

Look out for all widows who ride on the railway

Who dress in deep mourning, whose tears fall like rain

And look out for your money, for fear they resemble

This charming young widow I met on the train.

Crescent Opera House and "Social" invitations

It takes a long time to sort through papers when a new donation is getting cataloged and indexed.  As always, there are plenty of surprises, including discovering this program from the Crescent Opera House, dated June 25, 1895.  This program comes from a new donation of papers that once belonged to Nan and Zirian Blish, of Fond du Lac, and their mother Martha Aldrich Blish. The Blish sisters resided in Beruit (then part of Syria) for several years ca. 1930.   Zirian Blish later taught at Goodrich High School.

The following "Social" invitations are part of a Blish scrapbook.  These show the many organizations and locations for social activities found in Fond du Lac in the 1870's.

Note:  The name Washington Fire Co. is a bit misleading.....it was in fact the Fond du Lac Fire Dept., and the members choose to name themselves after George Washington.  Almost all of the members of the fire department played a musical instrument.

Fairbanks and Pinkerton Genealogies

New to the Thornton Library:

Descendants of John Pinkerton Sr. of Londonderry, New Hampshire - donated by Sue Williams.  This genealogy starts with John Pinkerton Sr., born ca. 1700 in Ireland, and his descendants, some of whom settled in Lamartine twsp., Fond du Lac co. WI.  This book contains original photos and clippings of descendants.

Descendants of Jonathan Fairbank through his son, George - donated by Sue Williams.  This genealogy starts with Jonathan Fairbank, of Dedham, Mass. born 1594 in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England.  This 3-ring binder includes original documents and photos, clippings of descendants who settled in Lamartine, WI.

One interesting item in this genealogy, is a photocopy of a document "found in the cornerstone of United Methodist Church Aug. 1989" and pertaining to the history of the Free Will Baptist Church of Waupun.
"(The original church building is still standing on the corner of Franklin and Madison Streets and is occupied by the Netherlands Reformed Church)"   Undated.

The document reads:

The Free Will baptist church of Waupun was organized July 22, 1855 by Elder Dunn, Jones, Curtis and others. The first meeting was held July 28, 1855 at the house of C. L. Loveland.  The house was built during the summer of 1856 by a committee elected by the church. 

The first meeting in the house was held July 12, 1856. the first pastor was C. H. Smith, succeeded by Revs. R. W. Bryant, E. N. Wright, H. J. Brown, L. D. Felt, A. G. Brande, J. H. Walrath, J. P. Hewes, and J. M. Kayser the present pastor.  

The first treasurer was John Sargent. the present treasurer is M. H. Wells.

The first deacon was Wm. Hudson, succeeded by C. L. Loveland, R. Case, L. Sperry and Ellis Whiting and Joseph Fairbank the present de[acon].

The first clerk was H. S. Baily succeeded by C. W. Morford, Eli Johnson, R. Peebles, Eli Johnson and J. Fairbank the present clerk.

The first trustees were H. Wedge, C. Q. Qouland, L. Loveland and C. M. Morford. Succeeded by John Sargent, W. Whiting, W. Sperry, E Sikes and Ellis Whiting, M. B. Johnson and J. Fairbank, the present trustees.

Dated Waupun July 15, 1889, Joseph Fairbank, Church clerk.

Eldorado in 1913

This is one of a continuing series of articles that were published in 1913 in The Reporter.

EDWARD ABBS IS A PIONEER

WELL KNOWN RESIDENT OF ELDORADO HAD LIVED THERE HALF CENTURY.

RETIRED FROM FARMING

Came to Wisconsin from east when mere boy

While in Eldorado the reporter representative met Edward Abbs, one of the oldest residents of the township, who has made the village his home for the past two years. Mr. Abbs was born in New York state. When a mere boy his parents came westward choosing Wisconsin as their destination. After reaching the Badger state they decided to locate at Oshkosh.

His father was a machinist and blacksmith by trade and decided to follow his occupation in his new location. He remained in business at Oshkosh for some time and as was the case with many others in the early days, he met with business reverses and decided to retire.

He had resided in the community long enough to see pioneers diligently at work clearing away the great forests and converting them into fields of cultivation. He realized that there was a great future in the agricultural work and decided to adopt it and as a result settled in the town of Eldorado. Like those who preceded him, he toiled with a determination to win. Although there were many difficulties to overcome, his efforts and toiling brought the much sought for results and his reward was the building up of a farm which today is one of the best in the locality.

Brought up on Farm

Edward Abbs was brought up on the farm. As he grew to young manhood he proved of great help to his parents. Farming was his delight. He also saw the future in real agricultural work and upon the retirement of his father he continued the labors. For fifty years he has been a resident of the township and practically all of his time has been devoted to agricultural labors. Like his father he was successful. As time advanced conditions in general improved. He kept abreast with the improvements and when he retired from the farm he felt well compensated for his years of labor. The farm is still owned by Mr. Abbs and is but a short distance from the village. It has been leased by Joseph Kitchen.

     

HAVE OVERCOME ALL DIFFICULTY

IN SPITE OF HARDSHIPS ELDORADO VILLAGE HAS MADE GOOD

OLD MILL WAS BURNED

Farmers Steadily Devoting More attention to dairying.

Eldorado village is located about ten miles from Fond du lac in Eldorado township. It is unincorporated and is therefore governed by the officials of the township. Although merely a small village there is much activity in evidence. The citizens, both old and young, take pride in their town. Socially and in business enterprises its citizens aim to keep abreast with the times. That they lack many conveniences to be found in cities, they realize, but this only serves to put more vigor in to their efforts to meet the difficulties that confront them. That they are successful to some extent in their various undertakings is best realized after mingling with them.

Mill Was Landmark

Some years ago when the Eldorado flour mill was destroyed by fire the little village lost what may properly be called its old landmark. It was around the mill that a cluster of residences and business houses spring up and formed the village. The mill was built in 1855 and at that time, owing to the scarcity of stores, poor traveling facilities and other things, a mill of this kind was a necessity and proved a great aid to those in the community. As time advanced and the country developed, conditions changed materially and after the destruction of the mill there was considerable speculation as to what would take the place of it. Several business propositions were talking of but did not materialize. Recently a feed mill was erected at the station locality, which is about three-fourths of a mile from the village proper, and steps are now underway for the constructions of a feed mill, upon the site of the old grist mill. Plans for the new mill are given in another column.

That both enterprises will flourish and grow is freely predicted. The country surrounding the village is will settled with progressive and well to do agriculturalists. Large acreages are under cultivation and the land is of the best producing kind. Dairying is also done extensively. Some of the best herds of cattle to be found in the county are owned in this vicinity and are steadily being increased in numbers as the farmers here, as well as in other sections realize that dairying site of the old grist mill. Plans for the new mill are given in another column.

That both enterprise will flourish and grow is freely predicted. The country surrounding the village is well settled with progressive and well to do agriculturalists. Large acreages are under cultivation and the land is of the best producing kind. Dairying is also done extensively. Some of the best herds of cattle to be found in the county are owned in this vicinity and are steadily being increased in numbers as the farmers here, as well as in other sections realize that dairying is an excellent and profitable industry.

That prosperity reigns are best demonstrated by the many improvements that have been made during the past few years. Substantial residences and other farm buildings have been erected and other signs of advancement are also in evidence. The township officers are also aiming to keep in touch with the spirit of progressiveness and road improvements are now receiving their united attention. The officers of this township are: chairmen, Louis Schwertfeger; Supervisors, James Dunn and Frank Westphal; clerk, Louis Heilman; treasure, N. G. white; Assessor, L. Wagner.

The town has a town hall located about five miles northeast from the village of Eldorado. This is their voting quarters and also the place of town meetings and other business transactions pertaining to the township.


HUELSMAN WILL BUILD NEW MILL

FOND DU LAC MAN TO CONDUCT GRINDING BUSINESS IN ELDORADO

LOCATED ON OLD SITE

Will replace structure which was razed by fire.

The citizens of Eldorado and community are filled with much enthusiasm and joy just now and they have just reason to be in such spirit for a matter that has been of deep concern and interest to them for years had finally been solved and means mush for the future interests of the village. The ruins of the old grist mill will no underway for the erection of a new mill upon the site of the old one.

Oscar Huelsman of Fond du Lac has become the owner of the land formerly known as the Scribner property. At the time of making the purchase Mr. Huelsman planned to reconstruct the dam which was washed way during the heavy rain last spring. With the large pond restored ice harvesting was to be drained and devoted to crops.

Learning of the change of the property and the rebuilding of the dam, the Eldorado people used all possible efforts to induce Mr. Huelsman to rebuild the mill. The matter was finally carefully considered by the new owner and as the outlook is very promising it has been decided to build a new mill upon the ruins of the old one. All kinds of grinding will be done in the new mill is not underway and will be rushed to completion. New machinery and other equipment will be installed as soon as the mill is completed.

The new dam is of concrete and other material. The usual water power will be available for the operation of the mill. The water wheels of the old mill will be used for the new one. The combined power of the two which is 80 horsepower. Grinding will be started immediately after the mill is completed. It will be under the management of A. L. Bernier who was in charge of the old mill.

During the winter months’ ice harvesting was the chief occupation in Eldorado. The pond had an area of about 72 acres. People from the entire neighborhood got their supply of ice from this region. Rosendale and Vicinity were also supplied. When the dam went out last spring and there were no signs of rebuilding, the ice question caused some alarm. Now that the dam has been rebuild, the conditions have altered. Mr. Huelsman will engage in extensive harvesting of ice. All ice orders will receive prompt attention during the season. Mr. Bernier will also be in charge of this work for Mr. Huelsman.

Calumetville, Calumet Harbor in 1913

In 1913 the Reporter published a series of articles on local village histories.  This is another in the series.

Calumetville is thriving place

 Has school, business places, fraternal society halls and other buiildings.

Description of Village

 

 Is about mile and quarter north of the harbor

About a mile and a quarter north of Calumet Harbor is the village of Calumetville.  It has a district school, fraternal society halls and several business places.  Like the village to the south of it, the mail service is given over Peebles route, No. 27.

General Stores

The general stores of the village are conducted by the Thuerwachter company and Mrs. D. Koenig.  The store of the F. Thuerwachter company has been established here for the past thirteen years and until a year ago was owned by Fred Thuerwachter.  Albert Thuerwachter is now associated with the former.  The firm carries a complete stock of the various lines to be found in a store of this kind and in addition also deals in hardware, paints and oils and farm machinery.  The stock is neatly arranged, giving the store a very attractive appearance throughout. 

Mrs. D. Koenig is the succerssor of H. Koenig, who died six years ago.  The former owner was first engaged in the blacksmith business  in the village and later handled farm machinery and also entered into the business now under the management of the new owner.  Besides the general line of merchandise, shelf hardware is carried in stock.  Neatness is also a predominating feature in this store.

The proprietors  of the general stores are well known throughout this section of the community having resided here for a number of years.  Both enterprises are doing a thriving business.

Other Business Places

M. Haag is the owner of the village harness shop.  He has been located here for a number of years and enjoys a good patronage.  He deals in harnesses, robes, blankets and harness supplies in general.  He also does harness repairing, aiming to give prompt and satisfactory service.

John Wachter is engaged in the blacksmith business.  Horse-shoeing and general repairing are his special lines.  He succeeds Ben. Kiesner and has been following his trade here for five years.

Fred Furhman, one of the old settlers of this vicinity, is engaged in the wagon business.  His shop is situated at the north end of the village.  General repairing is extensively done.  He has been following his trade in the neighborhood of twenty years. 

Miss Ella Fowler has a milinery store in the village.  She carries a good assortment of goods and aims to keep abreast with the times in styles and designs.  She has been in business four years.

Jno. Kiesner is the proprietor of one of the saloons.  About a year and a half ago he disposed of his business to Hartman and Leitner but last July again assumed charge.  In connection with the saloon he has a pool room.  The building he occupies is a two story frame structure.  The upper floor is used as a lodge hall, being occupied by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

Another saloon in the village is owned by Will Thuerwachter, who has been in the business here for a number of years.

Dr. J. W. Goggins has been practicing medicine and surgery in this community for the past two years succeeding Dr. Werner who removed to Fond du Lac.  Dr. Goggins came to the village from Royalton, Waupaca county.  He has an extensive practice.

The Modern Woodman of America is one of the orders that has a lodge here, having a membership of forty.  The membership has been much larger in former years.  The decrease is due to the agitation over the readjustment of rates.  Chas. Meehan is the venerable consul; clerk, Fred Thuerwachter and banker, Chas. Wiegand.

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are also represented in the village, both lodges having a good membership.  A. Thuerwachter is Noble Grand and F. A. Furhman is the secretary of the Odd Fellows.  Laura Koenig is at the head of the Rebekahs while Ross Thuerwachter serves as secretary. 

The village also has a division of the Turner society.  During the past few years there has not been much activity among the Turners, due largely to the small number of Turners residing here now.  The hall is now generally used for dancing parties and wedding celebrations.

A district school of one department is located here.  The teacher in charge is Miss Helen Domask of Berlin, who is serving her second year.  The members of the school board are J. Schwenk, clerk; Herman Burg, director and Albert Thuerwachter, treasurer.

WILL IMPROVE ITS HIGHWAYS

 Residents of Calumet Harbor Vote $600 for Good Roads

Has Good Graded School

Mrs. Margaret Thuerwacher and John Moran among oldest settlers.

That the people of Calumet Harbor and Calumet township are progressive and believe in keeping abreast with the times is demonstrated by the fact that the township has voted the sum of $600 for state highway purposes, the same to be available next year.  This money used in connection with the appropriation it will receive from the county and state will give the township a fair stretch of state road and much interest is being shown the plan that has thus been adopted by the voters of the township.  If the work meets with the approval of the residents, additional appropriations may be expected in this township.

Graded School

Calumet Harbor has a well organized and established graded school and the pride taken in the institution is sufficient evidence that the people of this community are deeply interested in educational lines and such advancements as are being made throughout the state.

It is a two department school in which the branches of nine grades are taught.  The shool term is nine months.  Miss May Pygall is the teacher in charge of the upper grades, while Miss Viola Hagerty teaches the lower department grades.  Interesting literary programs are given in the school building during the year and much interest is manifested by all in them.  The members of the school board are:  Director, Jacob Guelig: treasurer, Anton Moersch and clerk, Ben Vogds. 

Mail Service

Rural route No. 37 extending from Peebles station covers this territory.  The carrier is S. W. Peebles, who has a large number of patrons, as his route covers an extensively settled territory.  He has been carrier on this route since it was established about ten years ago.

Town Officers

The officers who look after the affairs of Calumet township are:  Chairman, Anton Moersch; supervisors, J. J. Roehrig and Mike Lefeber; clerk, Paul W. Langenfeld; treasurer, Math Mauer and assessor, Joseph Heus.

Old Settlers

Among the oldest settlers in the county is Mrs. Margaret Thuerwachter now a resident of Calumet Harbor, who, if she lives until next February, will reach her ninety-seventh birthday anniversary.  She is a native of Germany, coming to this country about 1835.  Her husband, John Thuerwachter, who has been dead for a number of years was also born in Germany.  He came to this country in the early thirties, first settling in Detroit where he remained only a short time.  He came to this township in 1841 and it was here where he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Burg.  Being one of the earliest settlers in the county Mrs. Thuerwachter experienced the trials and difficulties of the pioneers in this region.  She has seen the country develop, by the thrift and industry of its pioneers, into one of the best cultivated agricultural regions in the state.  She has resided in the village for a number of years and notwithstanding her age she is unusually active and during the season takes much pleasure and comfort in caring for her home and the little flower and vegetable garden she has in connection with it.  Her long residence here has won for her a large circle of friends throughout the entire community and she is held in the highest esteem.

Another respected pioneer of this community sf John Moran who has been a resident of this township for about thirty-seven years.  He was formerly a teacher in the schools of this county and at one time was a candidate for the county superintendency.  He was a member of Co. G, 36^th Wisconsin volunteer infantry.  He was at Appomatox at the time of Lee's surrender.  Before moving to the township in which he now makes his home he resided in Eldorado.

 Business Houses at the Harbor

Bank, Store, Hotel and other Institutions enjoy good patronage

Calumet Harbor is in Calumet township.  Its location is an advantageous one in many respects.  The township in which it is situated is one of the richest in this part of the state.  Crossing it, is one of the best  and most traveled highways in the county.  The ledge to the east and the lake to the west give an abundance of scenery and add materially to the pleasure of the autoists and others who tour this country.

Have Fine Park

On the shores of the lake, tourists, excursion parties and others find an excellent park for entertainment purposes.  H. H. Bergen is the proprietor of this place of public amazement and it is largely through his efforts that the park has become attractive and popular for social functions of various kinds.  Mr. Bergen is the owner of a farm consisting of about 120 acres of which thirty acres is now being devoted to park purposes.  Berndt and Proctor were the originators of this park in 1893 when they purchased eight acres from Chas. Bergen.  Later additional tracts were added to the place of recreation until it attained its present size.  In 1897 and 1898 the park was supplied with buildings to be used as a hotel, bowling alley, pavilion, et.

Harbor was improved

H. H. Bergen became proprietor of this popular summer resort in 1907.  Four years prior to his acquiring the property the harbor at this point was dredged and other improvements made providing for the landing of the larger boats of the lake.  Under the management of Mr. Bergen additional improvements have been noticeable.  Today the grounds are dotted with all of the necessary buildings essential to making the spot  an ideal summer resort.  Several cottages are among the buildings.  During the season Mr. Bergen conducts excursions regularly from lake points and upon such occasions has attractive programs arranged for the entertainment of hundreds of guests.  Dancing in a pavilon , boating parties, races, baseball and pastimes of such sort are enjoyed. 

A Grain Center

Calumet Harbor has become prominent in the county as a grain center.  H. H. Bergen and Chas. Bergen are buying extensively and while all kinds of grain are purchased their leading one is barley.  During the past several weeks they have purchased over 6,000 bushels of barley weekly, shipping it to the Fond du Lac Malting company.  The barley is delivered by the farmers to the dock at the harbor and loaded upon the steamer “Leander Choate” for shipment to Fond du Lac.  Other produce and merchandise has also been shipped upon these occasions.  Thursday is shipping day and indications are that there will be weekly trips made by the steamer until the lake freezes over.  This business feature has proved very successful, much to the satisfaction of the farmers and the promotors.  An increased business is assured for next season.  The satisfactory prices paid for the barley and the convenience to the producers has had much to do with the success of this venture.

Stockbuying is another leading business enterprise, followed successfully in the village.  H. H. Bergen is the stock buyer in this locality and does an extensive business.  One or more carloads of stock are shipped to the markets weekly.  Malone being the nearest railroad station, shipment are made from this point. 

General Store

Chas. Bergen is the proprietor of the only general store here and has been engaged in the business continually for the past nineteen years.  He is well and favorably known through a territory covering a radius of many miles.  He was born on a farm about a mile northwest of the village and remainder there until he entered the business he is now following.  Mr. Bergen deals in groceries, dry goods, crockery, shoes, flour, feed, salt, coal, wire fencing, etc.  Complete stocks are carried in all lines handled and the patronage is an exceedingly large one.  Besides his general business Mr.Bergen has a large farm under his supervision and he is also president of the state bank located here.

The State Bank

An institution that has had much to do with the advancement of this community is the state bank.  The Calumet Harbor Farmers State bank was established in 1911.  Some years prior to that date a movement had been started to organize a bank and although it was one of the first steps taken in the county for the launching of a financial institution in a place of this size it received much encouragement and every indication pointed to its being successfully started.  As time progressed, however, it was deemed advisable not to make the venture at that time and as a result the plan was dropped only to be revived in 1911 when the present bank was organized.  Ever since its establishment it has proven its worth to the community and has been a success.  The bank has a capital stock of $10,000.  The building occupied is a one story brick structure well equipped with banking fixtures and attractively arranged throughout.  Besides the general banking business, matters pertaining to conveyances and insurance are given prompt and careful consideration.  The total resources of the bank, according to the latest statement secured are $69,760.65.  The total deposits are $50,410.84.  Each year has shown an increase in business, giving great satisfaction to the officers and directors.  Chas. Bergen, who is one of the leading promotors of the institution, is its president.  The other officers are:  vice president, Anton Moersch; cashier, Arthur Ewald.  The board of directors consists of Chas. Bergen, Anton Moersch, Henry Rather, H. H. Bergen, Anton Kait, Chas. Wiegend, Edwin Burg, John Peth and Charles Lohse.

Creamery

The creamery located here is one of the oldest and largest in the entire county.  About thirty years ago the institution was started as a cheese factory by A. P. Brown and was conducted as such for several years.  Math. Moersch then became the proprietor and it was changed into a creamery.  Six or seven years ago the old building was destroyed by fire and work was at once started on a large and more modern structure.  The new building is constructed of cement blocks and is 24 by 72 feet in size.   Every important detail has been given the best of attention in the arrangement and equipment of the enterprise.  The business is now conducted by Moersch and Son.  Q. Moerch is the new member of  the firm.  The company does a large business.  The milk is delivered to the factory and the concern does its own separating.  The product is sent throughout the entire county and to various points in the state.

Hotel at Harbor

Calumet Harbor has a hotel that offers excellent accommodations to all visitors.  Special attention is given to automobile parties and in this line the house a large patronage throughout the season as it is located on a road that is much traveled by the autoists.  This business enterprise was formerly conducted by Lonis Friedman.  About a year and half ago the business was purchased by Jos. Gebhardt who is assisted in conducting the business by Grafield Merrill in the sample rooms and his sister Miss Rose Gebhardt, who looks after the kitchen and dining room.  Mr. Gebhardt came here from Hilbert where he was formerly located on a farm.

Blacksmith

The blacksmithing wants of this locality are carefully looked after by George Reichert who is well known throughout the neighborhood having followed the business for over thirty years.