DORCHESTER
Dorchester lies between the Eau Pleine river three miles to the east and Poplar river a like distance to lie west, being on the water shed, one stream flowing into the Wisconsin river and the other being a part of the Black river system. It is on the Soo line and at one time was an important mill town, but in later years prospers as the center of a rich farming community. It has a population of about 600, and is one of the thrifty and progressive towns the northeastern corner of the county, two miles from one county, one and a half mile from another. The village is especially proud at present of its new grade school building, a cut of which is published herewith, erected at a cost of $12,000, 45 x 78 feet in dimensions, two story and basement.
Haying time in Upper Clark County.
Business Directory
Bauernfeind, J., Blacksmith. [Biography] [Obit]
Bassler, George, Bakery.
Bobbe, G. A., Feed. [Biography]
Buehreus, John, Tinner. [Biography]
Dorchester Co-operative Co., Store
Dorchester State Bank. [Advertisement]
Esser, Albert, Saloon. [News Clip]
Fleckenstein, V., Hardware. [Obituary]
Fuchsgruber, L. & Son, Furniture.
Garbisch, Louis, Saloon.
Genrich Gust., Blacksmith. [Biography#1] [Biography#2]
Homsted, Aug., Drugs. [News Clip] [Biography #1] [Biography #2] [Biography #3] [Obituary]
Janke, Helmuth, Cheese Factory.
Katzin, A. Dry Goods.
Knaack, Albert, Saloon.
Kronschnabl, H., Pool. [Biography]
Krackenberger, Mrs. A., Hardware. [Biography]
Lotzer, Paul, Flour and Feed.
Ludovic & Sullivan, Hotel.
Martin, Fred, Saloon.
Miller, Bertha, Millinery.
Miltimore & Son, Grocer.
Paulson, O., Lumber. [Biography]
Peterson, W. L., Hardware.
Rogolske, Jos., Shoe Repairs.
Schmidt, Fred, Saw Mill. [Biography]
Schmidt, John, Hotel.
Schreiber, Richard, Meats. [Biography]
Schultz, G. N., Gen. Store.
Siegert, Andrew, Saloon.
Skruvani, L., Gen. Store.
Sprague, Geo., Gen. Store.
Tepolt, Frank, Saloon.
Ugorets, Sam., Junk.
Response
The "cut" above is definitely not the Dorchester Public School, although it is quite similar. I have no idea from where this picture comes, but the Dorchester Public School was not built until 1916. Compare it with the photo below. Linda Mertens
Dorchester High School, 1916
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