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December, 2007 Updates

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12/29/2007

Progress on the Thorp area pages. Various Thorp Courier transcriptions by Dolores Mohr Kenyon have now been posted:

The Thorp Courier--Featured Articles ( http://www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org/withee/News.htm)

Featured articles from recent issues of The Thorp Courier:

 Announcing St. Mary Chęstochowa 100th Anniversary (12-05-07)

 Reporter Joins the Thorp Courier (12-05-07)

 FHC Honors Stroinski for Commitment to Community (12-05-07)

 Vandals Target Another Cemetery (11-14-07)

 The Ultimate Sacrifice for One's Country (Tracy Lynn Alger Bio, 11-14-07)

 Associated Bank Becomes Forward Financial Bank (10-24-07)

Thorp High School Alumni Letters ( http://www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org/withee/news/ThorpCourier_index.htm)

 11/28/07 Thorp High School Alumni Letter

Looking Back -- Old Items ( http://www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org/withee/news/ThorpCourier_index.htm)

The following pages are full transcripts from the Old Items section of that particular issue of The Thorp Courier. The Old Items section contains short local items of interest from 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago.

11/14/07

11/21/07

11/28/07

12/05/07

12/12/07

Way Back When (http://www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org/withee/news/ThorpCourier_index.htm)

Most weeks, The Thorp Courier publishes a "Way Back When" photograph with a description or a request for more information. In a later edition, they publish additional information about the previous photo based on information provided by readers of The Thorp Courier.

The pages below are for these various pictures, along with the descriptions.

11/14/07

11/21/07

11/28/07

12/05/07

12/12/07

12/23/2007

Our Christmas Card Collection

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 25, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Withee Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Biographies: Regner Family (Expanded with additional photos); contributed by Jim Peart.

Cemeteries: West Spencer (Sherman Township); updated by Stan Schwarze.

12/22/2007

2008 Gifts of Support: Updated with new contributors.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 18, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Weston Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Biographies: Regner Family (Photos); contributed by Jim Peart.

12/21/2007

2008 Gifts of Support: Updated with new contributors.

"Where We Are" project expanded with additional photos.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 11, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Washburn Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Cemeteries: Riverside (Hixon Twp.); updated by Stan Schwarze.

12/20/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 4, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Neillsville City Cemetery (Pine Valley Twp.); updated by Stan Schwarze.

Cemeteries: Colby Memorial (Colby, WI); updated by Stan Schwarze.

Cemeteries: Thorp Village (Thorp, Withee Twp., WI); updated by Stan Schwarze.

Cemeteries: St. Hedwig's Catholic (Thorp, Withee Twp., WI); updated by Stan Schwarze.

12/19/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 28, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Adam Langiewicz; contributed by Nancy Cuyle.

Biographies: Fred & Matilda Brick; contributed by Pat Hall.

Memories: Wood Family Restaurant (1946 Menu Prices); contributed by Elaine Wood Greene/Jenson.

Warner Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

12/18/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 21, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: 1926 Plat Map; By Standard Map Co., Chicago, IL (Contributed by Paulette Strey).

Unity Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Unity Township: 1926 Plat Map; By Standard Map Co., Chicago, IL (Contributed by Paulette Strey).

Weston Township: 1905-06 Plat Map; by George. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, IL, provided by the Greenwood Public Library.

Sherman Township: 1905-06 Plat Map; by George. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, IL, provided by the Greenwood Public Library.

Biographies: Stephen Decatur Tuttle; contributed by Linda Mottonen.

Biographies: Andrew J. & Mary Hoverson; contributed by Linda Mottonen.

More Resources: A neat site if you like detailed maps; this link was contributed by Pat Phillips and will be stored in our "More Resources" section.

12/17/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 14, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Worden Township: Index for the 1893-1993 Centennial Booklet; provided by Ken Wood.

Worden Township: 1893-1993 Centennial Booklet (new photos); provided by Bonnie E. Kline.

Thorp Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Dewhurst Township: 1926 Dewhurst Plat Map; By Standard Map Co., Chicago, IL (Contributed by Paulette Strey).  We need a transcriber for this plat map.  If you have time, please contact us.

Fremont Township: 1926 Fremont Plat Map; By Standard Map Co., Chicago, IL (Contributed by Paulette Strey).

Grant Township: 1906 Plat Map [East] [West]--by George. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, IL

Pine Valley Township: Jerry King's Career in Wastewater Management; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Levis Township: 1926 Plat Map; By Standard Map Co., Chicago, IL (Contributed by Paulette Strey).

Longwood Township: 1926 Plat Map; By Standard Map Co., Chicago, IL (Contributed by Paulette Strey).

12/16/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 7, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Sherwood Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Biographies: William C. Fricke (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Ebulius G. Hartson (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: John R. Hoffman (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Charles Patterson Hogue (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

12/15/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 30, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Sherman Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Pine Valley Township: Peaceful Pines Sunday School; new identifications provided by Judy Hansen.

Veterans:  WWII Veterans, P Index has been updated with new information provided by Mark D. Purgett.

Veterans: Iraq Veterans has been updated.

Biographies: Fox Family - New Year's Baby 2006; transcribed by Crystal Wendt.

12/14/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 23, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Seif Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Biographies: Shaun & Christine Rudy (murder case); transcribed by Crystal Wendt.

Biographies: Elmer L. & Agnes (Holenbach) Bender; a sketch contributed by Kipp Kippenhan.

Eaton Township: 1926 Eaton Center School Photo; our first identification of this photo, originally contributed by Bonnie Kline, was made by Delmond Horn.

Biographies: The Francis "Fuzzy" Beyerl Farm (Photo); contributed by Ethan Scearce and information provided by Cheryl Janowiak & Lani Bartelt.

Biographies: Lubinski Family Photos; contributed by Debbie Lubinski.

12/13/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 16, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Mark B. Warner (expanded sketch); contributed by Norma Telford.

Biographies: Tuttle Family Wills [William] [Nathaniel] [Ephraim] [Ezekiel]; contributed by Jim Tuttle.  Last month, Jim traveled all the way from Australia to Connecticut for these documents!

Biographies: Carlsen Sisters (New Photo); contributed by Katherine Hirsch.

Biographies: Gary H. Foster - Promoted to Navy Captain; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Reseburg Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Biographies: Edwin White & Catharine (Shanklan) Oens (Civil War Soldier); new military records and expanded sketch provided by Shirley Randall.

12/12/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 9, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: The Neillsville "Men's Club" Donates to the American Legion; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Clara Lewis"™s 90th birthday; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Alice Sischo (honored for service to the Guards); transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Willy Skerbeck - FBI file; transcribed by Ken Wood.

Pine Valley Township: Appreciation to flag gatherer expressed; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

12/11/2007

Butler Township: 1913 Butler School: 3 brothers identified; provided by the daughter of Ludewig; Jane Audorff.

Colby Township: Colby to get Monsignor - St. Mary; transcribed by Crystal Wendt.

Eaton Township: Hunters start early with breakfast before sunrise; transcribed by Crystal Wendt.

County-wide Info: Clark County wants Main Street Program; transcribed by Crystal Wendt.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 2, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: Native American Tribute Flags; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: Clark Co. Board Tables plan Ordinance; transcribed by: Crystal Wendt.

Mayville Township: FBI File - Cattle Poisoned by Alien Enemy; transcribed by: Ken Wood.

Biographies: The Parker Family Photo Album; submitted by Nancy Parker.

12/10/2007

County-wide Info: 1994 Index for Dee Zimmerman's "Good Old Days" column; compiled by MariAnne Walker.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 26, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Mentor Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

12/9/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 19, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Mead Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

12/8/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 12, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Mayville Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Butler Township: 1954 Photo of Marjory Palmer, teacher; provided by Shirley Biddle.  Please contact us if you can provide any additional details, class-room photos or a biographical sketch for this teacher.

12/7/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 5, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Lynn Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

12/6/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 28, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Neighboring Counties: Christ Lutheran Cemetery (Marathon County); contributed and photographed by Stan and Janet Schwarze.  Free Tombstone Photos are available upon request.

12/5/2007

Biographies: Moses Babb (Civil War Solider), Photos of Mary (Hommel) Babb, provided by Norma Telford. and the Greenwood Public Library.

Biographies: Hiram W. & Cynthia (Withee) Varney (Civil War Soldier); new military records provided by Paul Forster.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 21, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Otto Steinberg (FBI Files); transcribed by Ken Wood.

Biographies: Jesse C. Crane (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Larry Drinkwine (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch includes Descendants report by History Buffs.

Biographies: John H. Booth (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Charles H. Cummings (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs and new military records provided by Paul Forster.

Biographies: Daniel S. Francis (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Albert Darton (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Martin Luther Jenkins (Civil War Soldier); new military records provided by Paul Forster.

12/4/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 14, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: William Darton (Civil War Soldier); new military records provided by Paul Forster; expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Larry Drinkwine (Civil War Soldier); new military records provided by Paul Forster; expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Ebulius G. Hartson (Civil War Soldier); new military records provided by Paul Forster.

Biographies: Moses Babb (Civil War Solider), expanded sketch by History Buffs.

Biographies: Joseph Suchy (FBI File); transcribed by Ken Wood.

Biographies: Christian Wollenberg (Civil War Soldier); new military records provided by Paul Forster.

12/3/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 7, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: St. John's Lutheran Church - 100th Anniversary; transcribed by History Buffs.

Biographies: Francis "Frank" Marion Carter (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs and new military records provided by Paul Forster.

Biographies: John H. Christmas (Civil War Soldier); expanded sketch by History Buffs and new military records provided by Paul Forster.

Biographies: Peter & Colista (Dolf) LaFlex Family File, contributed by Darlene Poppe.

Pine Valley:  Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church (1953 Anniversary Booklet, new identifications); provided by Erdine Payne & Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

12/2/2007

Biographies: William C. Fricke (new military records); provided by Paul Forster.

Unity Township: Sherry Post Office Photos; New Photo, ca 1908-1909; submitted by Chris Barney.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 31, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

12/1/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 24, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon. Veterans/Iraq: Soldiers return after year in Iraq; transcribed by Crystal Wendt. Biographies: Rogalski Family; transcribed by Crystal Wendt. Biographies: Schwenn Brothers; transcribed by Crystal Wendt. Unity Township: Community Index updated to include: Riplinger (Osborne)1912; Riplinger Post Office; Riplinger; Unity Town Hall.   Unity Township: Business Index updated to include Cheese Maker's Manufacturing Co., Riplinger. Wis. 1919. 11/30/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 17, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/29/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 10, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Riplinger (Osborne) West View 1912; submitted by Chris Barney.

Unity Township: History on Riplinger Post Office: submitted by Chris Barney.

Unity Township: Town Hall; submitted by Chris Barney.

Unity Township: Cheesemaker's Manufacturing Co., Riplinger, WI (1919), submitted by Chris Barney.

Unity Township: School index updated to include Groveside Elementary.

Neighboring Counties: Sherry Post Office (Wood County); submitted by Chris Barney.

11/28/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 3, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/27/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Feb. 25, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/26/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Feb. 18, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: John Albert Nichols (Expanded sketch with new military records); provided by Paul Forster.

11/20/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Feb. 11, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley:  Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church (1953 Anniversary Booklet, new identifications); provided by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Rossman and Moulton Family Photos; Contributed by: Marica McIntosh

Biographies: Levi & Rosila (Straight) Archer (expanded sketch with census records & deeds); provided by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: George M. & Cynthia (Streight/Straight) Arnold, (sketch with census records & deeds); provided by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Foster Township: 1905-6 Plat Map, North [part 1] [part 2], 1905-6 Plat Map, South [part 1] [part 2]--By George. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, IL (Contributed by the Greenwood Public Library).

11/19/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Feb. 4, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Government: Don't Overpay for Certified Deeds; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: Calvary Lutheran 50th Anniversary; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Thorp: Items from recent issues of The Thorp Courier including; transcribed by: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/18/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 28, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Hewett Township: Hewettville Class of 1952-53 (photo), provided provided by Erdine Payne; contributed by Art Stiemke.

11/17/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 21, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Grant Township: Granton High School Award; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/16/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 14, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/15/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 7, 2004; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/14/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Dec, 31, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Weston: Globe - 125th Anniversary Imman. Ev. Lutheran Church; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/13/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Dec, 17, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Cyrus Woodman (expanded biography, 9 Sherwood township deeds and new photos); provided by Clark County, WI History Buffs.

11/12/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Dec, 10, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Stilllman & Henrietta (Spade) Ellis (Deed, tombstone & biographical sketch); provided by the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Pine Valley Township:  Knights of Columbus Support Special Education; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Otto & Rose Horn (Wedding Photo); contributed by Duane Horn.

11/11/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Dec, 3, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Grant Township: Marty Yohn Honored (Teachers in the news); transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/10/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 26, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: John Albert Nichols (Civil War Soldier); provided by History Buffs and the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Henry Schwarze (Deed); provided by the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

11/09/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 19, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Elias M. & Margaret (Hyslip) Holden (Civil War Soldier); provided by the Clark County, WI History Buffs

Biographies: Holden Elias & Nellie (Chase) Taylor (Civil War Soldier); provided by History Buffs and the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: John Sufficool (Civil War Soldier); provided by History Buffs and the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Honorable John R. Sturdevant (Civil War Soldier); provided by History Buffs and the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: William Warren & Jane (Fillmore) Stevens/Stephens; provided by History Buffs and the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Ernest & Marie "Caroline" Thomas; (expanded) by the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

11/08/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 12, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-Wide Info: Ghost Mountain Boy - by James Campbell; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Cyrus S. Stockwell (Civil War Soldier); provided by History Buffs and the Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Anne (Bundesen) Moore; contributed by Nancy Parker.

11/07/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 5, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wife Info: Vital Record Fees; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/06/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 29, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Mary (Rossman) Moulton (new notes); provided by Marcia McIntosh.

Biographies: Braatz and Eisentraut (5 Generations Family Photo); provided by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/05/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 22, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: Historic Homes of Neillsville (New information for home #14); provided by Bill Roberts.

Pine Valley Township: St. Mary's Catholic Church - Mission Reward; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Cyrus Woodman, Clark Co., Wisconsin Lumber Barron; provided by Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Charles & Jane Nichols; provided by Clark County, WI History Buffs.

11/04/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 15, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Grant Township: Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid (90th Anniversary); transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: John Valentine; provided by Clark County, WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Andrew & Aminda (Smith) Shepperd; provided by Clark County, WI History Buffs.

11/03/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 8, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

11/02/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 1, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: The Clark Co., WI Internet library was also updated on Oct 31, 2007 @ 4:51 p.m.

11/01/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Sept. 24, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: Time Travel - 1897 Jail Museum; transcribed by: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/31/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Sept. 17, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: Excellence Historic Award; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/30/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Sept. 10, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Anne (Bundesen) Moore; contributed by Nancy Parker.

10/29/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Sept. 3, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Withee Business: Albert Creamery

Town Of Withee Progress, courtesy of Dolores Mohr Kenyon:

 The Thorp Courier--Featured Articles (http://www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org/withee/News.htm)

Featured articles from recent issues of The Thorp Courier:

Fifth Graders Visit Highground (10-17-07)

Antique Car Club Travels Area"™s Yellowstone Trail (10-03-07)

New Librarian (09-19-07)

Five Generations (09-19-07)

Northwestern Bank Makes a Generous Donation (09-19-07)

Looking Back -- Old Items

09/19/07

09/26/07

10/03/07

10/10/07

10/17/07

Way Back When

09/19/07

09/26/07

10/03/07

10/10/07

10/17/07

Town of Thorp Progress: The PDF files that the following reference have been rotated thanks to Crystal Wendt:

Stanley Catholic Schools

St. Anne's Catholic School later became Holy Family Catholic School. We have a list of teachers, courtesy of Sr. Lorraine Forster. Each list is a PDF file. Click the link to download it:

Amon through Ellenbecker

Ellenbecker through Konsella

Kowalski through Rohn

Rose through Wurzer

The above lists of teachers were transcribed by and are provided courtesy of Sister Lorraine Forster.

10/28/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 27, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Eaton Township: Watkins Tours #5 (new identifications) by Bruce Horn.

Biographies: Wilde Family Photos; contributed by Tasha Farley.  Please contact us if you can name any of the unidentified people in these pictures.

Pine Valley:  Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church (1953 Anniversary Booklet, new identifications); provided by Erdine Payne & Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/27/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 20, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Christian Wollenberg, (expanded) by History Buffs.

Biographies: Henry Welsh (aka Welsch), (expanded) by History Buffs.

Biographies: David Wilde (photo); contributed by Tasha Farley.  Please contact us if you have any additional information regarding David Wilde or can tell us what bar this might have been.

10/26/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 13, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Mary Jane (McMahon) Huntzicker-Root (photo & family notes; contributed by Cecily Cook.

10/25/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, August 6, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley:  Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church (1953 Anniversary Booklet); completed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Frank Lubinski; Submitted by Deborah Lubinski.

Biographies: John H. Booth (Civil War Military Records); provided by Paul Forster.

Biographies: Charles G. Bacon (Civil War Military Records); provided by Paul Forster.

10/24/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 30, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: George Meek (expanded) by History Buffs.

Biographies: William & Ellen (Tuttle) Oelig, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Walter Benson & Mary Jane (Ward) Peck, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Paul George Rossman, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Phillip Rossman, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Louis Rufinot, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: John Asa Turner Scovel, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Frederick J. Sheldon, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: William Slater, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Isaac Stillman H. & Sarah L. (Dunbar) Benjamin, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Rev. Sylvester Elmer Perry Sweet, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Hiram W. & Cynthia (Withee) Varney, expanded by History Buffs.

Biographies: Paschel B. Wallis, expanded by History Buffs.

10/23/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 23, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/22/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 16, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/21/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 9, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity: Soo Grove School Students, Unknown Class #2;two identified by Lani Bartelt; #11 & #14.

Pine Valley: Zion Ev. & Reform Sunday School Photo (Left side); One identified by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.; #37 left side.

School: Neillsville High School Class 57 - 50th Reunion; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

10/20/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 2, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/19/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 25, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: The Clark Co., Internet Library; was updated on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 11:14 p.m.

10/18/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 18, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/17/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 11, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/16/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 4, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/15/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 28, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/14/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 21, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/13/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 14, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/12/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 7, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Helen Mueller (Celebrates 100th Birthday); transcribed by R. Lipprandt.

10/11/2007

County-wide: Clark Co., WI Marriage Index (expanded); transcribed by Crystal Wendt and History Buffs.  This was a huge undertaking and we want to give a special thanks to both of these volunteers for adding this valuable database to the site!

Loyal Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime during the 1919 to 1922 time frame.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 30, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Gust Handke Murder Case (expanded); transcribed by Ken Wood.

Pine Valley Township: Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Neillsville, WI (50th Anniversary--Sunday School), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum", transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: Historic Homes of Neillsville (expanded with new photos); by Erdine Payne.

10/10/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 23, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Neillsville, WI (50th Anniversary Booklet), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum", transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Longwood Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime during the 1919 to 1922 time frame.

Biographies: Gust Handke Murder Case; transcribed by Ken Wood.

Biographies: Zephaniah Worden (Military Records); contributed by Paul Forster.  "Zeph" was the namesake for Worden Township.

10/9/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 16, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Riplinger Post Office Photos; contributed by Chris Barney.

Levis Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime during the 1919 to 1922 time frame.

Pine Valley: Neillsville Boy Scouts, (Photo, 1929 ca.), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

10/8/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 9, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Hoard Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime in the 1920 time frame.

Pine Valley: Snyder Clothing Store & Wasserburger's Saloon; provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Hendren Township: TRG Special Willard, WI Centennial Edition: [1 Cover] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20 Back]; contributed by Dean Lesar.

10/7/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 2, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Hixon Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime in the 1920 time frame.

Biographies: Van Hees - Burge Family Mystery Photos; contributed by Bob Van Hees.  Please contact us if you can identify anyone in these pictures.

Pine Valley Township: Masonry in Neillsville Wisconsin (1865-1967); transcribed by Stan Schwarze.

Pine Valley Township: 1886 "Neillsville Clippers" Baseball Team (photo); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

Veterans: Neillsville Spanish American War Soldier (Photo); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".

10/6/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 26, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/5/2007

Unity Township: Centennial Sentiments of St. John's Lutheran, Riplinger, WI; written by Dean Lesar and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 19, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Hewett Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime in the 1920 time frame.

Worden Township: Early Photo of the South Worden School which was later renamed, "Breezy Hill"; contributed by Bonnie E. Kline.

Memorial Tribute: Eileen (Schwarze) Krapf; memories contributed by her brother, Stan Schwarze and gifts to this website in her memory received from: Mary Cook, Dolores Kenyon, Crystal Wendt and Mr. & Mrs. Allan Wire.

10/4/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 12, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Longwood Township: Unknown Class list which could be from the McCarty School; contributed by Norma (Warner) Telford.  If you have any information regarding this photo, please contact us.

Hendren Township: 1921 ca. Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime in the 1920 time frame.

10/3/2007

Biographies: Four Generations of the Anason Family; contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 5, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

10/2/2007

Biographies: Pastor Andreas Sixtus Nielsen (of Withee, WI); contributed by James Stenhouse, transcribed by Kris Leonhardt.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 26, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Rev. Leo Chapman (expanded biography); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon, Judy Hansen, Crystal Wendt & The Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Pine Valley Township: Peaceful Pines Sunday School (new photos); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: King Family, Four generations of 1^st born sons (photo); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Mayville Township: 1880 Plat Map [E] [W] repaired by Chuck Debevec.

Unity High School: 1932-33 High School Attendance; Transcribed by Ken Wood

Unity High School: 1933-34 High School Attendance: Transcribed by Ken Wood

Unity High School: 1934-35 High School Attendance; Transcribed by Ken Wood

Unity High School: 1937-38 High School Attendance; Transcribed by Ken Wood

Unity High School: 1938-39 High School Attendance; Transcribed by Ken Wood

Unity High School: 1939-40 High School Attendance; Transcribed by Ken Wood

Unity High School: 1940-41 High School Attendance; Transcribed by Ken Wood

10/1/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 19, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Mentor Township: Medbury Herrick & Abigail (Flemming) McFarland; contributed by McFarland Family Members.

Veterans: Unit History of the 5th Ohio Cavalry; contributed by Janet Schwarze.

9/30/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 12, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Hewett Township: 1880 Plat Map, [East] [West]; contributed by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Withee Township: 1880 Plat Maps [East] [West]; contributed by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Rev. Leo Chapman (photo & biography); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Schneller Family History: contributed by Coralee Delong.

Mentor Township: St. Joseph's Catholic Church; transcribed by Cindy Dressler.

Unity Township: Application for Special State Aid for Transportation; Transcribed by Ken Wood

Unity Township: 1926-27 High School - Daily Program; Transcribed by Ken Wood

9/29/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 5, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Veterans: Spanish American War, Company A Mustered Out Rolls, [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]; contributed by the "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

Green Grove Township: 192? Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime in the 1920 time frame.

9/28/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 29, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/27/2007

Thorp Township: Business-Central Builder's Supply (October 25, 2006 article from The  Thorp Courier).

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 22, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/26/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 15, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/25/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 8, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Thorp: Transcriptions from recent editions of The Thorp Courier by Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Withee: Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Church History and Heritage (with pictures)- Story and photos by Kris Leonhardt.

Census: 1930 Hixon U.S. Federal Census ; transcribed by Ken Wood.

9/24/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Jan. 1, 2003; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Trinity Lutheran Church Jubilee; transcribed by History Buffs.

Unity Township: Unity's 1872 Beginning (The coming of railroad and its first industry, Lumbering); transcribed by History Buffs.

Biographies: William A. Campman Remembers Maine in 1989; written by Lois Kieser, transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

Veterans: Co. A, 3rd WI Infantry Muster-In Rolls (Clark Co., WI Soldiers in the Spanish American War); transcribed by Stan Schwarze.

Veterans: Puerto Rico Campaign of the Spanish American War; transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

Grant Township: 192? Plat Map (origin unknown), provided by "The Jailhouse Museum".  Please contact us if you can supply a more exact date for this map.  We know it was done sometime in the 1920 time frame.

9/23/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Dec. 18, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: Historic Homes of Neillsville (expanded); contributed by: Dolores Kenyon, Judy Hansen, Carol Mitte, Neillsville Historic Preservation Commission, Erdine Payne, Bill Roberts.

9/22/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Dec. 11, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Loyal Township: Pelsdorf, WI History; contributed by the Clark County, WI History Buffs; Carl Hollister & the Schuld Family.

Pine Valley Township: Historic Homes of Neillsville; contributed by: Dolores Kenyon, Judy Hansen, Carol Mitte, Neillsville Historic Preservation Commission, Erdine Payne, Bill Roberts .

9/21/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Dec. 4, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.  

Hendren Township: The Tioga Store (1909 Photo); contributed The Jailhouse Museum.

Hendren Township: The Tioga Depot (1909 Photo); contributed The Jailhouse Museum.

Longwood Township: Longwood Store (Interior and exterior photo, 1920 ca.); contributed by Norma (Warner) Telford.

Loyal Township: First Graduates of Loyal H. S. (1897 Photo); contributed by Lea & Sherrin Mack.

County-wide Info: The Clark Co., WI Internet library was also updated on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m.

9/20/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 27, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/19/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 20, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Schools: 1937 Rural School Graduates - 1937 Rural Grads of Clark County; transcribed by History Buffs.

9/18/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 13, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/17/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Nov. 6, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/16/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 30, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Charles G. Bacon; contributed by Bill Roberts, Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: David & Sarah Elizabeth (Sparks) St. Germain; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Wilson & Charlotte "Lottie" McConnell; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: James Freeman & Sylvia (Calkins) Sparks; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: David Hagen/Hagan; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Erastus M. & Ethie Louise (Wilcox) Higgins; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: William W. & Lucretia (Foote) Salisbury; contributed by Sharon Short, Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

9/15/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 23, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Butler Township: Jackson School Records: [1923] [1925] [1930] [1935] [1940] [1945] [1948]; contributed by Paul Forster.

Loyal Township: A new link has been added to the history of the Loyal State Bank.

Pine Valley Township: OEM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Archibald B. & Rebecca Jane (Lowry) Day; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Elma Gurney's Five Generations (Photo); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: David S. & Fanny (Roscoe) Evans;  contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: William Harrison Lowry (1845 - 1912); contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Frederick & Louise Rundle; contributed by Thomas T. Welch, Bill Sweeney,Crystal Wendt & The Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

BioA: Pink and Ruth Van Gorden (60th Anniversary); contributed by by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/14/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 16, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Reseburg Township:  Reseburg St. Paul"™s Lutheran Church 50^th ; contributed by Stan Schwarze.

Biographies: Oren & Nancy (Colburn) Hanks (Expanded Biography); contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Alva/Alvah & Amanda (Foster) Ballow/Ballou (Expanded Biography); contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

9/5/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 9, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

9/4/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Oct. 2, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Charles & Isabelle (Dodge) Sherman; contributed by History Buffs and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

9/2/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Sept. 25, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Isaac & Unice "Minnie" Fields (new census & military records); contributed by Crystal Wendt.

Biographies: James S. & Lydia M. (Lyons) Corzett; contributed by History Buffs and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

9/1/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Sept. 18, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Isaac & Unice "Minnie" Fields; contributed by History Buffs and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

8/31/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Sept. 4, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Worden Township: Breezy Hill Students (Photo, 1920 ca); contributed by Bonnie E. Kline.  If you can name any of these students, please contact us!

8/30/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug. 28, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Fletcher Moses & Marsha Melissa (Fisher) Canfield (expanded with a PDF Family file and additional biographical information); contributed by History Buffs and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies:  Bird & Mary A. (Townsend) Fields (new biographical information and a marriage certificate) contributed by Kay Sarris and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Alfred & Emma Fields  (expanded biographical information and a new photo) contributed by Kay Sarris and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Eaton Township: Eaton Center Students (Photo, 1926 ca); contributed by Bonnie E. Kline.  If you can name any of these students, please contact us!

8/29/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug. 21, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Charles Patrick & Caroline McCormick; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Darick (aka Darwick) G. & Susan (Barber) Babcock; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Neighboring Counties: Stanley Methodist Church Choir (1947 Photo); contributed by Bonnie E. Kline.

8/28/2007

Unity Township: Our Unity School Records have been expanded and now include:  [6 Mar 1899] [4 Sep 1899] [27 Nov 1899] [5 Mar 1900] [3 Sep 1900] [7 Jan 1901] [8 Apr 1901] [1908] [1909] [1910] [1911] [1912] [1913] [1914] [1915] [1916] [3 Sep 1917] [9 Sep 1918] [8 Sep 1919] [1908 - 1915 School Visitors] [1919 School Days].  This fantastic index now has over 3,500 names and Ken Wood who has done all of the transcribing for this project wrote, " I still two more books in this batch to go and the count will likely be up to 4,000 names."  What a wonderful addition this collection is to the site and we have Unity's Local Historian, Al Gurtner to thank for it!

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug. 14, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Fletcher Moses & Marsha Melissa (Fisher) Canfield; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: Joseph Alonzo & Henrietta (Ellis) Jaynes/Janes; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

8/27/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug. 7, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Butler Township: Jackson School Records: [1923] [1925]; contributed by Paul Forster.

Biographies: George Messing, Civil War Soldier of Sherwood Township (additional biographical information); by Mary Davis.  As far as we know, this soldier has no marker on his grave.  If you are a relative and would like to have one placed, we can tell you how to obtain a stone from the Veteran's Affairs office.  These memorials are provided at no cost by the VA in honor of those who have served and the only cost to you would be for the setting of it.

Biographies: Dallas & Mary Jane (Roberts) Vernam; contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: James H. & Rossetta M. (Flick) Gillard (aka HANDY); contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

8/26/2007

Warner Township:  Our Braun Settlement History has been expanded by Duane Horn and Sharon Short.  If you can add any stories, photos or additional details to this growing collection, please contact us!

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 31, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Butler Township: Fernwall/Fernwald School Records: [1925] [1930] [1935] [1940] [1942]; contributed by Paul Forster.

Unity Township: History of the Trinity Lutheran Church; Written by: Esther (Anderson) Carlson, Transcribed by: History Buffs.

Unity Township: St. John's Lutheran Church (Photo); contributed by History Buffs.

Biographies: John Davis Wage (1781 - 1865); contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies:  Bird & Mary A. (Townsend) Fields & Alfred & Emma Fields (Civil War Soldier Brothers); contributed by Crystal Wendt and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

8/25/2007

8/25/2007

Biographies: John Coyle/Coil, Civil War Veteran.  If you have any additional information concerning this soldier, please contact us.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 24, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/24/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 17, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: George Messing, Civil War Soldier of Sherwood Township (1900 Federal Census added); by Mary Davis.

8/23/2007

Biographies: George Messing, Civil War Soldier of Sherwood Township (expanded); by Mary Davis.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 10, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/22/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 3, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/21/2007

Biographies: George Messing, Civil War Soldier; contributed by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 26, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/20/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 19, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/19/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 12, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Grant Township: Reed School (expanded history); transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Billerbeck/Diphtheria, Garden Valley Twp., Jackson Co., WI; contributed by Wava Larson and Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/18/2007

Loyal Township: Spokeville School Memories of the Spoke Factory & the 1933 Milk Strike; contributed by Carl Hollister.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 5, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/17/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 29, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Loyal Township: Spokeville School Memories; contributed by Carl Hollister.

Cemeteries:  Neillsville City (expanded index); contributed by the History Buffs.

8/16/2007

Biographies: Tuttle Family History; expanded by Jim Tuttle's .pdf file.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 22, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: Tribute to Korean War vets made memorable; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Thorp Village (expanded index); contributed by the History Buffs.

8/15/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 15, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Hixon Riverside (expanded index); contributed by the History Buffs.

8/14/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 8, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Loyal City (expanded index); contributed by the History Buffs.

8/13/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, May 1, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Neillsville St. Mary's (expanded index); contributed by the History Buffs.

Obituaries: Vernon Howard Schwarze: contributed by the Schwarze Family.

8/12/2007

Unity Township: Unity-Brighton Elementary School Records [1915] [1916] [1917] [1918] contributed by Unity Township historian, Al Gurtner & transcribed by Ken Wood.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 24, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Pine Grove, Loyal, WI (updated with an expanded index); contributed by the History Buffs.

8/11/2007

Foster Twp: Blomquist/Church School (expanded history and new photos); contributed by William Faulkner and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Elementary School Records  [3 Sep 1917] [9 Sep 1918] [8 Sep 1919]; contributed by Unity Township historian, Al Gurtner & transcribed by Ken Wood.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 17, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Hixon Riverside (updated with an expanded index); contributed by the History Buffs.

8/10/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 10, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Eaton Township: Greenwood Methodist Church History (1950); transcribed by Daniel E. McLain.

Biographies: Rev. Samuel E. McLain; expanded by Daniel E. McLain.

Cemeteries: Pine Hill, Curtiss, WI (updated with an expanded index); contributed by Lorraine Markee and Ken Wood.

8/9/2007

Loyal Township: Loyal Newspaper Rivals; transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, April 3, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Cemeteries: Neillsville City, Updated with an expanded index by Stan Schwarze and new photos by Carl Hollister.

Unity Township: Sunshine School Students (1943); contributed by Unity Township historian, Al Gurtner.

Biographies: Rev. Samuel E. McLain; contributed by Daniel E. McLain.

8/8/2007

Cemeteries: Colby St. Mary's, (updated with an expanded index); contributed by Lorraine Markee and Ken Wood.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 27, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Elementary School Records (1899-1901); contributed by Unity Township historian, Al Gurtner & transcribed by Ken Wood.

Unity Township: Soo Grove 1940 Student Photo (#2); contributed by Al Gurtner.

8/7/2007

Cemeteries: Colby Memorial, (updated with an expanded index); contributed by Lorraine Markee and Ken Wood.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 20, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: High Ground Korean War Recognition Day, High Ground Tributes & Director of the national Korean War Veterans Association Visit; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Bruce J. Kingsbury (Biography); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Soo Grove Student Photo (unknown year #4); contributed by Unity Township historian, Al Gurtner.  If you know when this picture was taken, please contact us.

8/6/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 13, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Soo Grove Student Photo (unknown year #3); contributed by Al Gurtner.  If you know when this picture was taken, please contact us.

8/5/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, March 6, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Soo Grove Student Photo (unknown year); contributed by Al Gurtner.  If you know when this picture was taken or can identify any of the students, please contact us.

8/4/2007

Obituary: Elmo N. Johnson; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 27, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Soo Grove 1940 Student Photo; contributed by Al Gurtner.  If you know when this picture was taken, please contact us.

8/3/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 20, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

8/2/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 13, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Butler Township: Fernwald Memories; contributed by Pierre Girard.

Unity Township: Soo Grove Student Photo of unknown class; contributed by Al Gurtner.  If you know when this picture was taken, please contact us.

8/1/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, February 6, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: 1919 Unity High Farewell Address, contributed by Unity Township Historian, Al Gurtner; transcribed by Ken Wood.

Unity Township: 1928-29 Soo Grove Student Photo; contributed by Al Gurtner.

Unity Township: Sunshine School Teachers' Photos; contributed by Al Gurtner. We could use your help identifying these pictures and if you have any additional information, please contact us!

Biographies: Laura Koski; contributed by Al Gurtner.

7/31/2007

Biographies: Oscar Jahr (expanded biography memories); contributed by Carl Hollister.

Biographies: Harvey Pischer's 4 Generations Photo; contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, January 30, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/30/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, January 23, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Unity Township: Sunshine School (Photo), contributed by Unity Township Historian, Al Gurtner.  Please contact us if you can supply a date for this picture.

7/29/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, January 16, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/28/2007

Community Events: The Korean War Memorial Dedication will be held at High Ground Veterans' Park this Saturday, July 28th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, January 9, 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Way Back When

Most weeks, The Thorp Courier publishes a "Way Back When" photograph with a description or a request for more information. In a later edition, they publish additional information about the previous photo based on information provided by readers of The Thorp Courier.

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Looking Back -- Old Items

The following pages are full transcripts from the Old Items section of that particular issue of The Thorp Courier. The Old Items section contains short local items of interest from 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago. These pages were transcribed by Dolores Mohr Kenyon (unless noted otherwise).

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The Thorp Courier--Featured Articles

Featured articles from recent issues of The Thorp Courier:

 Class of 1937 Reunion (07-18-07)  "Tour De Barb" Bicycling Group (07-18-07)  Who Curd Eat Just One? (07-18-07)  Huls Family Reunion (07-18-07)  A Visit to the White House (06-30-07)  Flag Day: History and Caring for Our Flag (06-20-07)  American Legion Officers 2007 (06-20-07)  Ella Gorsegner Birthday Wishes (06-13-07)  Class of 1957 Reunion (06-13-07)  Many Years of Making Memories (06-13-07)  Stanley Area Historical Society to feature Boyd (06-06-07)  VFW Celebrates Memorial Day (05-30-07)  Memorial Day Tribute (05-30-07)  Local Cheesemaker Wins Award (05-30-07)

7/27/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, January 2 , 2002; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Lila Hubing's 5 Generations Photo; submitted by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Mattie Hansen's 100th Birthday Celebration; submitted by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Esther Hansen's 5 Generations Photo; submitted by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: Schuster Park's 1919 Case Steam Engine (Photo); submitted by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/26/2007 Updates

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, December 19, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Andreas & Susanna Bartnik; contributed by Marsha Cowen Hosfeld.

Neighboring Counties: District No. 4 School, Holton Twp., Marathon Co., WI; contributed by Marsha Cowen Hosfeld.

Mayville Township: 1911 Photo of the Dorchester Public School; contributed by Jim Jantsch, Dorchester, WI Historian.

Mayville Township: Early Dorchester Postcard #2; new details contributed by Jim Jantsch.

Obituaries: Lester J. Bowen (1916 - 2007); transcribed by Robert Lipprandt.

7/25/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, December 12, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Joseph & Theresia Hollmann; contributed by Marsha Cowen Hosfeld.

Hixon Township: 1934 Owen, WI Class History; transcribed by Stan Schwarze.

Mayville Township: Early Dorchester Postcard #2; This excellent historic photo from 1940 was contributed by Marsha Cowen Hosfeld.

7/24/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, November 28, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Mayville Township: Early Dorchester Postcard #1; This excellent 1917 historic photo was contributed by Marsha Cowen Hosfeld.

Hixon Township: 1934 Withee, WI Class History; transcribed by Stan Schwarze.

7/23/2007

Hixon Township: Early Owen History; transcribed by Stan Schwarze.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, November 21, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/22/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, November 14, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/21/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, November 7, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/20/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, October 31, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/19/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, October 24, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/18/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, October 17, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/17/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, September 26, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: St. John's Church History, (1886-1936, Chapter 10, 11 & 12); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/16/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, October 10, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: St. John's Church History, (1886-1936, Chapter 9); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/15/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, September 19, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: St. John's Church History, (1886-1936, Chapter 8); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/14/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, September 12, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Boniface & Anna (Weber) Wehe (Biographical Sketch & Photos), contributed by Peggy (Carter) Wehe.

Pine Valley: St. John's Church History, (1886-1936, Chapter 7); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/13/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, September 5, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley: St. John's Church History, (1886-1936, Chapters 5 & 6); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Charles H. & Sarah J. (Smith) Bakeman.

Biographies: William & Mary (Fairfield) Stillman.

Biographies: Martin Henry & Isabelle (Littlefield) Thomas.

7/12/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug 29, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Carl & Minnie Kuhlmann (historical sketch and photos); contributed by Janet Schwarze.

Pine Valley: St. John's Church History, (1886-1936, Chapter 4); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/11/2007

Butler Township: Fernwald/Fernwall School Photos; contributed by Glenn Rasmussen.

Butler Township: 1960 Butlerville School Records; contributed and transcribed by Paul Forster.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug 22, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Emma Swanson (1855-1918); contributed by Janet Schwarze.

7/10/2007

Cemeteries: Hendren Township, Holy Family Cemetery has been updated by Stan Schwarze and many new photos have been provided by Mary Urban.

Pine Valley Township: 1898 Neillsville High School Graduation; transcribed by Stan Schwarze.

Pine Valley Township: Neillsville Dairy History--We are seeking additional information regarding this business.  Please contact us if you have a photo or information to add.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug 15, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Kurasz Family, 4 Generations (Photo); submitted by  Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Carl & Bertha Keller; submitted by John Bartholomew.

Biographies: George H. & Olive Brown; contributed by Janet Schwarze.

Neighboring Counties: Hatfield Dam 100 yr. Celebration; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon. 

7/9/2007

Grant Township: Pleasant Ridge Church History & Photo; contributed by Carol Mitte.

Hixon: History of the Owen-Withee Enterprise; contributed by Kris Leonhardt.

Butler Township: 1955 Butlerville School Records; contributed and transcribed by Paul Forster.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug 8, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Goodwin, Mengel & Moore Family Photos from the Zander Album; contributed by Harold Zander.

7/8/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, Aug 1, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/7/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 25, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/6/2007

Mentor Township: Humbird Dam Roller Mills, View of Early Humbird; Humbird Businesses (1911); contributed by Don and Mae Zimmerman.

Biographies: The Chapman Family History & The Chapman Family Photo Album (New Photos); expanded by Lani Bartelt.

Pine Valley: St. John's Church History, (1886-1936, Chapter 3); provided by "The Jailhouse Museum" and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 18, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

The Clark Co., WI Internet library was last updated July 5, 2007 @ 3:50 p.m.

7/5/2007

Butler Township: 1950 Butlerville School Records; contributed and transcribed by Paul Forster.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 11, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Pine Valley Township: 1948 American Legion Time Capsule; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Wetzel Family, 4 Generations Photo (2007); transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Richard and Bernice Thompson's 60th Wedding Anniversary; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Jerry Cernik's WWII Medals; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: The Decatur Dickenson House; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/4/2007

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, July 4, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: Moses Babb (Expanded and photo added); contributed by Pat Moseler Shanks.

Butler Township: 1923 Butlerville School Records, 1925 Butlerville School Records; contributed and transcribed by Paul Forster.

7/3/2007

Free Lookups: History Buffs can help anyone researching their Butternut, Ashland County, Wisconsin ancestors.  I have church and cemetery records, plus some other resources.  She is now listed on the "Free Lookups" page.

Longwood: Longwood Pioneers; contributed by Sharon Short and the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.  Many Thanks to Sharon and everyone who helped with this outstanding addition to the site!

Biographies: Duane Horn's Family Album (Expanded collection and added details), contributed by Duane Horn.

Biographies: Milton & Mary Ann Patten and Joseph & Hannah (Weaver) Felix; contributed by Audrey Doll.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 27, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

7/2/2007

Biographies: The Chapman Family History; contributed by Lani Bartelt.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 20, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

71/2007

County-wide Info: 1887 Clark County Fair booklet; contributed by Lorraine (Sternitzky) Nowak.

County-wide Info: Good Old Days News Clips, June 13, 2001; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.