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the fall of 1885. The first school board consisted of A. O. D. Kelly, Clerk; John Byrne, Treasurer; Dyer W. Olen-Director. In 1914 a new school was erected of
brick. Miss Katherine Byrne was the first teacher in the new school. School officers then were: A. Wild- man, P. Schramke, and Steve Wildman, Treasurer, Director and Clerk respectively.
Pioneer teachers were: Elizabeth Young, Mattie Beedle, R. Baxter, Mary McGuire, Clara Mire. The school is located on highway No. 64.
The district has made a remarkable growth during less than a half century. It has changed from a dense wild region to one of the most productive sections of Upper Wisconsin. New settlers continue to come in- to the district and improvements are many.
THE TOWN HALL.
Antigo township hall, where all of the historic gath- erings of many years have been held, is located in this district on the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 22. The town hall was erected in June, 1889. The town board advertised for bids to furnish material and build the hall and they were opened May 27, 1889. The suc- cessful bid was that of Frank Borth, early settler. Oth- er bidders were: J. L. Case, Gray & Ings, B. J. Daugh- erty, J. A. Sanders, Louis Krueger and Thos. Brad- bough.
The first meeting was held in the town hall, June 22, 1889 Those present were : Chairman E. Winch, Rich- ard Healy, Sr. and Jos. Shipold. The same hall is still used. It has a stone foundation.
DISTRICT NO. 5.
THE CHAMBERLAIN DISTRICT, legally es- tablished as District No. 5 was created when Antigo township was unknown and when Springbrook town- ship was a part of Shawano County. This was forty- two years ago in 1880. March 28, 1885, sections 28, 29 and 30, were taken from District No. 1 (Pioneer District) and attached to District No. 5. This change made the district one of the largest, consisting of six sections, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33. It did not remain long in that status however. On May 30, 1885, all of section 29 and the NW 1/4 of section 30 were taken from District No. 5 and attached to District No. 1. Sec- tion 29 and the east half of section 30 were then the city of Antigo (established by act of the State Legisla- ture. ) This left the district comprising sections 28, 31, 32, 33 and the SW 14 of section 30.
On August 15, 1885, section No. 28 and the west 1/2 of section No. 30 were detached from the district and added to the school district of the city of Antigo. This cut the district down to its original area, three sections, 31, 32 and 33. On May 5, 1887, the W 1/2 of section 30, and all of section 28, were detached from the city of Antigo and placed in District No. 5. This action was because of illegal attachment of the same terri- tory to the city of Antigo in 1885. S. W. Chamber-
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lain and Charles Gowan were then Treasurer and Clerk of District No. 5.
November 17, 1890, District No. 5 consisted of sec- tions 28, 33, the south 1/2 of section 32, the south 1/2 of section 31 and the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 31 (Weed's mill site.) November 10, 1900, section 28 was taken from this district and attached to District No. 7, known as Fairview District. The last boundary change in District No. 5 was made in 1912.
This district now comprises sections 33, the south 1/2 of 32, the south 1/2 of section 31 and the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 31.
THE EARLY SETTLERS.
Energetic and thrifty settlers came into this dis- trict in 1878 and 1879 from Waupaca, Brown, Mara- thon and Outagamie Counties. John Cherf, J. Pras- til, James Quinn, Charles Gowan, S. W. Chamberlain, F. Heller, John Knox, Alex McCloud and E. Hubbard were early settlers in the original district. John Cherf, first settled in Antigo on lot 26, block 45 of the city of Antigo, SE corner of Fifth Avenue and Superior Street. He erected a log cabin there and after a short while moved to his present home in this district.
The country about was then a pine area, roads were not to be found, only the Indian trail abounding. The earlier settlers found it necessary to come into this wilderness by oxen from Hogarty (a place between Wausau and Eland), then but a small trading post for transients and Indians. The journey was tedious and long. It was necessary for the new immigrants to load the rear of the rough wagon with their household uten- sils, what little they brought with them.
These hardy pioneers were ever mindful of the value of proper education of the rising generation. Great precaution was taken that the rudiment of education should be accorded the children. Accordingly a one- room log school was erected on section 31 (south 1/2) on the banks of Springbrook. Here the children, ranging from tiny tots to growing ladies and men, la- bored studiously. The school was small, the teacher, while intelligent, had much to cope with. The facili ties of the modern school were not then dreamed of. Books, and maps were few. Nevertheless the three R's were well absorbed by the children, many of whom are today prominent in Langlade County affairs. First school officers were: Charles Gowan, E. Hubbard and Alex McCloud, Clerk, Director and Treasurer respec- tively. The old log structure, ever a faithful servant, was used for years. In 1908 an acre of ground was donated to the district by S. W. Chamberlain, a fine brick school was erected. The school is located on the north central part of the S 1/2 of section 32. This school replaced a frame structure used for years. The contract was let to George Schoblasky. The present school is ideally situated and is a credit to the resi- dents. It is well equipped and modern.
EARLY INDUSTRIES.
Lumbering was an industry in the district in pioneer life. The great tracts of pine succumbed to the at-
tack of the army of lumbermen and settlers. The first were desirous of the pine for profit and the latter wished space in the forest on which to erect their little homes.
The J. H. Weed saw mill, shingle mill and planing mill were located in this district. The reader can find a full account of this industry in the chapter on "In- dustries 1873-1923."
AGRICULTURE-MERRIMAC SILT LOAM.
The principal occupation of the residents is agricul- ture. The soil of the district is adapted to oats, po- tatoes, corn, hay, clover, rye, barley and wheat and other products. The Merrimac silt loam found in this district is a part of a vast tract of this soil found in southwestern Langlade County. Stratified sand and gravel below the surface in this vicinity are known to extend to a depth of 58 feet.
INDIANS THERE.
When the first log cabin was rolled up by John Cherf a band of Indians, presumably Chippewas, had tem- porary camping headquarters in the district. They mov- ed northward later.
DAIRYING-STOCK.
Dairying and pure bred cattle raising are important factors in the district. A cheese factory owned by A. A. Miller, operated in the district for a number of years until 1921, when it burned.
ELMWOOD CEMETERY.
Elmwood Cemetery owned by the city of Antigo since 1906 is situated in the southwest part of section 33.
KASSON'S PARK.
W. K. Kasson has a fine park, dance hall and cabaret in this district. He purchased the property, which is located in the SW 1/4 of section 32 from George Otto- man in 1916.
HIGHWAYS.
Highway No. 39, running north and south, passes through the district. The county trunk line roads are in excellent condition.
SCHOOL OFFICERS-TEACHERS.
The 1922-23 officers were : Paul Thompson, Director; F. Strong, Treasurer; Joseph Fischer, Clerk. Early teachers were: Nettie Palmiter, W. Chamberlain, Lot- tie Nixon, V. McMullen, Mae Raymond, Zura Fowler. Miss Shanks was teacher in the district school in 1921- 22. The first teacher received $25 per month for a six months' term of school.
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TAXABLE AREA.
Exclusive of Elmwood Cemetery, 80 acres, there are 1,200 acres of taxable land within the district.
DISTRICT NO. 6.
NEFF SWITCH DISTRICT. August 22, 1885, the Board of Supervisors of Antigo township met pur- suant to a notice issued previously at the town hall for the purpose of altering districts and making specific changes in school district boundaries. It was at this meeting that District No. 6 was organized.
The supervisors detached sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 and 12 from District No. 4, "Selenski District," and or- ganized District No. 6, known since as the Neff Switch District. November 20, 1911, 35.47 acres were de- tached from District No. 4 and added to District No. 6.
In 1884, Edgar Neff, late of Antigo, with Matt Mil- ler of Green Bay erected a saw mill on section 2. Be- cause of this industry there, the only saw mill that has ever been in the district, the school was named to com- memorate the event. The mill burned on June 28, 1886. It was started by Matt Miller and J. Wright. Mr. Neff purchased their interests.
There have been no important changes in the dis- trict boundary since its organization. Before its or- ganization the territory of the district was a part of District No. 4, of which it was a part when that dis- trict was formed. The area of the district is 216 square miles or 3,840 acres of land, with approximately 39 farms.
Early settlers into this district were: A. O. D. Kelly, who was prominent in early Antigo township affairs, Dan O'Brien, Jos. Kramer, Chas. Roberts, Joel Quims- by, George Young, W. Skinner, Joseph Jecka, John Evans, and Charles Theisen.
FIRST CHEESE FACTORY.
The first cheese factory in the district was erected twenty-two years ago (1900) by Edward Hruska. He operated it for five years and sold to Edward Buchen, who sold to Fred Buss. Mr. Buss retained the factory until 1921, when he sold to Herman Genskow. Dis- trict farmers are patrons of this institution. Anton Peroutka purchased the James Mundl hall situated in the NE 1,4 of the SE 14 of section 11, August 11, 1917. He uses a section of his building for a meat market, which he operates during the summer months.
When the Selenski District or District No. 4 was severed from the territory of this district the school building was moved to a location south of Neff Switch District. A new school for the settlers was therefore necessary.
Accordingly a frame
on same location where the present splendid school is located. It was moved from the original location to a position back somewhat from the highway. Extensive improve- ments were made in 1903, 1909, 1914, and since vari-
ous improvements have been made at this school. The year 1903 it was brick veneered.
Early teachers were: Miss Bess Chamberlain, Ida Tollefson, Miss Doolittle, John Crondill and Mary O'Connor. Later teachers were: Alvina Shipek, Jen- nie Gibson, Ella Palm, Ella Randall, Anna Weix, Hazel Cunningham and Clara Lukas.
Neff Switch District has some of the oldest Langlade County farms within its borders.
Officers of the first school were: A. O. D. Kelly, Jos. Kramer and T. J. Roberts.
TRANSPORTATION.
The district is equipped with fine highway facili- ties. Most of the progressive farmers own automo- biles making it very convenient to shop in Antigo. The Chicago & Northwestern Railroad branch line to Bryant and Elton and White Lake, passes through section 11 of this district.
The office of the town clerk, Charles Theisen, is on section 12 of this district.
DISTRICT NO. 7.
FAIRVIEW DISTRICT is situated in the south cen- tral section of Antigo township. It was organized at a meeting of the Antigo township board, August 8, 1900. Officers of districts No. 1, 3, 4 and 5 were present.
District No. 7 consists of the south 1/2 of section 21, the south 12 of section 22 ( these two 1/2 sections were detached from Districts 1 and 4 respectively), all of section 27, 28 and the NW 1/4 of section 26. Section 27 previously was a part of District No. 3 and section 28 was detached from District No. 5.
The territory embracing the 7th district to be or- ganized in Antigo township consists of 2,080 acres.
Pioneer settlers in this district were: William Bren- necke, Henry Brennecke and Christopher Brennecke. A glance over the officers of Antigo township since 1880 will show that these three men have been honor- ed with various offices of public confidence and trust during their residence in the district. They were not alone in settling this district, soon to be one of the finest agricultural regions in Wisconsin. William Oldenberg and H. P. Ings were also early settlers.
INDUSTRIES.
In building was erected the
In 1900, Edward Buchen came to Langlade County from Sheboygan County. The following year he erected a cheese factory in this district on the NE 14 of section 27. Here he operated his factory until 1905 when he sold to Albert Eserloth of Glen Beulah, Wis. The latter conducted the factory until 1907 when it was purchased by P. G. Schaefer of Marshfield. £ the fall of 1908, J. H. Howe purchased the institution from P. G. Schaefer and conducted it until April, 1921, when he sold to Otto Klessig. Earl Klessig manages the factory, which has been named the Klessig Dairy.
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CHAPTER XXXVIII. Elcho Townships No. 34, R. 10-11 E.
U. S. Government Survey in 1859-Lakes and Streams-The Timber Belt-Village of Elcho-The Petition for Elcho-Original Area of New Township-The First Election-Officers of Elcho, 1887-1923-District No. 2-Post Lake, Sunset, Kosciousko Districts-Elcho District-Solberg's Store-Frost Veneer Co .- Jones Lumber Co .- Fish & Mullen-The Charles W. Fish Industries -Elcho's Progress-Elcho Business Places-Elcho Voters in 1888-A Depot, 1889-Schools- Churches-Miscellaneous.
ELCHO TOWNSHIP.
Elcho township comprises two congressional town- ships numbered 34 of Ranges 10 and 11 East. It is situated in the northwestern part of Langlade County and is the farthest township north occupying two town- ships in different ranges in the county. Elcho town- ship is bounded on the north by Oneida County, on the south by Upham township, on the east by North Ains- worth township and on the west by North Summit township.
East Elcho township survey was commenced July 18, 1859 and was completed July 24, 1859 by William E. Daugherty of the United States Survey. West Elcho township was surveyed six years later by James L. Nowlin. He started the survey July 8, 1865 and end- ed it July 20, 1865.
East Elcho township has but few swamps, those found being very small in area. The timber west of Post Lake and the Wolf river originally was very heavy and extensive tracts of the best quality of white pine were cut years ago. The soil of this township is good and well adapted to agricultural purposes. Glou- cester sandy loam is found in sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 17, 21 and 22. Plainfield sand is found in an exten- sive area in sections 11, 12, 13 and 14. Gloucester fine sandy loam is found in sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, 34 and 35, while Gloucester sand is the principal soil in sections 3, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25 and 26.
Sections 6, 7, 8, 22, 25, 26, 32, 33, 35 and 36, all contain some Gloucester silt loam. Peat is found in sections 5, 6, 8, 9, 16, 22, 25, 26, 29, 32 and 33. Post Lake, Loon Lake, Mud Lake, and Bass Lake are the principal bodies of water. The Hunting and Wolf rivers both run through sections in the township. The Hunting river flows through sections 19, 30, 31, 32 and 33 and the Wolf river through sections 11, 13, 14, 24 and 25.
West Elcho township was the last Langlade County civil division to be surveyed by the United States gov- ernment. The survey required twelve days.
The thriving village of Elcho, second largest com- munity in Langlade County, is located in this town- ship in section 23. The principal lakes are Enter- prise, summer resort of note, located in sections 3, 4, 9 and 10, Duck Lake in section 33 and Elcho Lake in section 12, north of the village of Elcho and west of Highway No. 39. Gloucester silt loam is found in
sections 1, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22; Gloucester stony sand in sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 26; Gloucester fine sandy loam in sec- tions 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, and 35 and Peat in sections 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 33 and 35. The peat is not in one continuous tract. The main track of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company runs through sections 13, 24, 25, 35 and 36 of West Elcho.
THE PETITION FOR ELCHO.
November 22, 1886, twenty-nine citizens of Summit Lake and Neva townships petitioned the county board for a division of these two townships and the creation of a new township to be known as Elcho. The peti- tioners were Byron E. Cole, Clarence H. Graves, Fayette Cole, John Schuh, F. Teske, N. G. Weaver, N. F. Weaver, Charles Races, Henry Ebner, Anton Follstad, Sigvart Solberg, Herman N. Idler, Ole K. Hedal, Hans Hanson, John Nelson, Charles F. Graves, F. L. Adams, Frank Cole, Thorvald Solberg, R. W. Cave, Lewis R. Lee, Christ Kunos, Ludwig Schla- done, Anton Schuh, George H. Tappan, John W. Gormley, George Lorenz, Herman Wolfgram, and A. Seidenspinning, Supt. of the Frost Veneer Works, Elcho, Wis.
December 27, 1886, the petition was read to the county solons, who laid it upon the table on motion of Ed Daskam.
ORIGINAL AREA OF NEW TOWNSHIP.
The ordinance creating Elcho township passed Feb- ruary 23, 1887. It detached township 34 of Ranges 9 and 10 East from Summit township and township 34 of Range 11 East from Neva township. Thus the original area of this township was 108 square miles.
DETACHMENT OF PARRISH.
Elcho township consisted of three congressional townships until November 13, 1889, when township 34 of Range 9 East was detached from Elcho and form- ed into Parrish township. This left Elcho township, two congressional townships 34 of Ranges 10 and 11 East.
THE FIRST ELECTION.
The first township meeting was held at-the store of Thorvald Solberg in the village of Elcho, April 5,
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1887. T. Solberg, N. G. Weaver and John Nelson were the first inspectors of election. R. W. Cave was elect- ed first Town Chairman; Charles F. Graves, first Town Clerk; J. N. Nelson and Frank Lee, first Super- visors, and N. Weaver, G. I. Tappan and Christ Call- sen, first Justices. N. G. Weaver, J. W. Gormandy and B. E. Cole were the first Assessors of the township.
OFFICERS OF ELCHO TOWNSHIP, 1887-1923. CHAIRMEN.
R. W. Cave, 1887-88; B. E. Cole, 1888-89; J. N. Nelson, 1889-92; Anton Follstad, 1892-95; N. G. Weaver, 1895-96; R. W. Cave, 1896-99; N. G. Weaver, 1899-1900; A. B. Goodrick, 1900-01; R. W. Cave, 1901- 02; H. C. Stewart, 1902-04; A. B. Goodrick, 1904-05; Charles Beard, 1905-11; Charles Olson, 1911-12; Charles Beard, 1912-13; Charles ; Olson, 1913-16; Frank J. Olmsted, 1916-23.
CLERKS.
Charles F. Graves, 1887-88; R. W. Cave, 1888-95; Charles Beard, 1895-96; Anton Follstad, 1896-1901; Charles Beard, 1901-05; Anton Follstad, 1905-09; Wil- liam J. Litzen, 1909-10; Anton Follstad, 1910-13; George P. Rothenberger, 1913-20; Jesse L. Olmsted, 1920-23.
TREASURERS.
Anton Follstad, 1887; E. S. Brooks, 1887-88; T. Solberg, 1888-90; Anton Follstad, 1890-93; Anton Schuh, 1893-94; L. K. Lee, 1894-09; John Singer, 1909-13; R. M. Franks, 1913-16; John N. Nelson, 1916- 18; Charles Beard, 1918-23.
SUPERVISORS.
Frank Lee, J. N. Nelson, 1887-88; Anton Follstad, C. Callsen, 1888-89; N. G. Weaver, F. A. Cole, 1889-90; N. Weaver, G. A. Seigusmund, 1890-91; C. Madson, Otto W. Ecke, 1891-92; C. Madson, J. N. Nelson, 1892-93; N. G. Weaver, A. C. Sindberg, 1893-94; J. N. Nelson, John Drew, 1894-95; George Brunette, Wil- liam Sallman, 1895-96; Knute Anderson, John Olm- sted, 1896-97; Knute Anderson, J. Olmsted, 1897- 98; George Brunette, Knute Anderson, 1898-99; Otto Sallman, John Monroe, 1899-1900; John Davelin, John Schuh, 1900-01; John Wilson, Math. Litzen, 1901-02; John Wilson, Anton Schuh, 1902-03; George Olmsted, J. M. Wilson, 1903-04; Knute Anderson, John Wilson, 1904-05; John Monroe, Frank Schuh, 1905-07; Anton Schuh, John Monroe, 1907-08; John Wilson, Gust Wallin, 1908-10; George Brunette, Fred Noetzelman, 1910-11; George Rothenberger, George Brunette, 1911- 12; John Wilson, Fred Noetzelman, 1912-13; Roy Burton, Fred Noetzelman, 1913-15; Adolph Winnega, R. M. Burton, 1915-18; Adolph Winnega, John Singer, 1918-19; Adolph Winnega, W. J. Litzen, 1919-23.
ASSESSORS.
N. G. Weaver, 1887-88; J. W. Gormanley, 1887-90; C. W. Maney, 1890-91; J. W. Gormley, 1891-92; L. K. Lee, 1892-93; N. F. Weaver, 1893-94; L. K. Lee, S.
Solberg, 1894-95; H. C. Stewart, 1895-98; Charles Beard, 1898-99; C. C. Gindberg, 1900-01; Charles Pal- mer, 1901-02; William Brandner, 1903-04; N. G. Weav- er, 1904-05; Charles Anderson, 1905-06; Charles Ol- son, 1906-07; N. G. Weaver, 1907-08; Charles Olson, 1908-09; N. G. Weaver, 1909-12; John Schuh, 1912- 13; Charles Palmer, 1913-23.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
N. F. Weaver, G. A. Tappan, D. Callsen, Charles F. Graves, 1887-88; D. Callsen, A. Schuh, William Berger, 1888-89; Leo Harrington, N. F. Weaver, 1889- 90; W. D. Badger, 1892-93; N. F. Weaver, 1892-94; Anton Schuh, 1892-93; J. N. Nelson, 1893-95; J. Swan- son, 1893-94; J. N. Nelson, 1894-97; P. Allber, 1894- 96; John Olmsted, 1895-97; P. Allber, 1895-97; John Nelson, Peter Higgins, 1896-97; H. J. Olmsted, 1896-98; Peter Higgins, John Monroe, 1898-99; J. N. Nelson, N. R. Harmon, 1900-01; John Monroe, Peter Higgins, L. Habersoat, 1901-02; John Monroe, Robert Mathison, 1903-04; H. C. Stewart, A. C. Sinberg, 1904-05; John Monroe, H. G. Weaver, 1905-06; John Monroe, William Litzen, 1906-07; J. Monroe, J. N. Nelson, J. Wilson, 1907-08; J. N. Nelson, Henry Pet- ers, 1908-09; J. N. Nelson, Frank Marks, 1909-10; J. N. Nelson, John Wilson, 1910-11; J. N. Nelson, Joseph C. Dubois, 1911-12; C. W. Maney, J. N. Nelson, 1912- 13; Henry Peters, Even Stevens, 1913-14; Henry Peters, O. A. Fish, 1916-17; Henry Peters, R. G. Ger- manson, 1917-18; John Dubois, R. G. Germanson, 1918-19; R. G. Germanson, 1919-20; J. E. Steel, 1920- 21; T. Youngbauer, 1921-22; R. G. Germanson, 1922- 24; J. Aird, 1922-23.
CONSTABLES.
L. A. Adams, 1887-88; L. K. Lee, H. Wolfgram, E. Rasbach, 1888-89; Otto W. Ecke, 1889-90; H. C. Buhse, N. F. Weaver, J. Follstad, 1890-91; George Behling, 1891-92; Charles Daga, H. Anderson, 1892- 93; William Sallman, Martin Oleson, 1893-94; J. N. Nelson, N. F. Weaver, 1894-95; Oscar Tullberg, 1895- 96; Gus Wallin, George Brunette, 1896-97; George Olmstead, George King, 1898-99; Charles Thompson, George King, 1900-01; H. C. Stewart, Charles Thomp- son, 1901-02; Frank Schuh, Sim Jones, 1903-05; Otto Sallman, 1904-05; Charles Behrend, George Olm- sted, 1905-06; Sim Jones, Robert Mathison, 1906-07; N. F. Weaver, Sim Jones, 1907-08; C. W. Maney, Frank Schuh, 1908-09; Sim Jones, John Schuh, 1909- 10; Oscar Jordon, Thomas Litzen, 1910-11; J. N. Nel- son, A. Vanduser, 1911-12; Oscar Jordon, Charles Tur- ney, 1912-13; J. N. Nelson, Adolph Winnega, 1913-14; Oscar Jordon, Adolph Winnega, 1914-15; Oscar Jor- don, George McNinch, 1915-16; Sim Jones, Oscar Jor- don, 1916-17; Earl Weaver, William Daga, 1917-18; Archie Ball, Oscar Jordon, 1918-19; A. Ball, G. Man- del, 1919-10; T. Litzen, G. Beard, 1920-21; Mrs. Jul- ius Follstad, A. Ball, 1921-22; Louis Boettcher, Ed Du- quette, 1922-23.
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DISTRICT NO. 1.
ELCHO DISTRICT. This district includes all of township 34 North, of Range 10 East and some of township 34, Range 11 East. The western part of the district is sparsely settled. The village of Elcho, second largest community in the county, is located in the northeast corner of section 13.
The village of Elcho was surveyed and platted by B. F. Dorr, first City Engineer of Antigo, and pioneer county surveyor. This survey was made in 1887, be- ing recorded March 21, 1887. Streets were named Dorr, Elmo, Riordan, Rumele, Echo, Elk and Owono. Dorr's addition to the village was recorded February 20, 1904.
Before the Frost Veneer Seating Company moved their plant from Elmhurst, Rolling township to the present site of Elcho village in 1887, Elcho had but few settlers. Col. Byron Cole and William Cole, came from Colebrook, Waushara County, In 1885 and erected log cabins in the district, south of the village plat. John Nelson settled in the district about the same time. Other early settlers were: Richard W.
La Fayette Weaver, Harry Stewart, Frank McCor- mick, and the Frost Veneer Seating Co., all conduct- ed boarding houses in the village primarily to serve the transient laborer.
The Muskie Inn, located in the village on highway No. 39, was erected by Charles W. Fish. It has been the scene of many notable banquets and convention meetings. Wm. Litzen manages the Inn for Mr. Fish.
The Frost Veneer Seating Company erected the first manufacturing plant in Elcho in 1887. They operated until 1893, when the plant was moved to Antigo. The company located on Otter Lake, now known as Elcho Lake. The Jones Lumber Company of Manitowoc purchased the site and property of the Frost Veneer Seating Company in 1893 and erected a saw mill, the first Elcho saw mill. Charles W. Fish and Thomas Mullen, a traveling salesman, organized a $20,000 con- cern known as Fish & Mullen. They operated a plan- ing and saw mill. The planing mill burned, was re- built, and shortly afterwards the saw mill burned. This left the concern with a planing mill and a saw mill site. At this time C. W. Fish purchased the interest of oth- ers in the business, but not until 1910, was the saw
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