1, August H. Helgren; No. We lived in a tent the first summer and built a log cabin in the fall. In 1840 he went to Pokegama Mission as a government farmer and blacksmith. There was much gambling among the loggers in this bar room. When John Lonestar came back from college he worked in a store The woods swarming with deer, bear and beavers. A locked padlock We want to better our family life; physically, mentally, and spiritually. Good sized northern pike are also frequently caught but no Muskies. There is a problem with your email/password. This year we changed our name to "Grantsburg Suburbanites". This room wash heated by a huge stone fireplace that burned four-foot logs. In 1907 Rev H. Ostgulen became the pastor in Cumberland. Church services were irregular but visiting pastors met with the people in the school houses at times. In 1940 County population of 11,382 decreased as workers migrated to cities to seek employment during World War II (the mid-forties) to 10,236 in 1950. Some of these early settlers were Ole Olson, John Pearson, Avery Carpenter, Charles Mahlen and John Nelson. What a hard time he must have had in emergencies. These homes were built in small openings along the creek which they thought would be their homesteads. Carpenters were secured at once and rapid progress was made in getting to help any member of the community who wished to have one made. The education of the children was thought of, so the Olsons built a lean-to on their house and moved into it giving up their original quarters for the teacher, Pauline Berg, aged 15. or others, being in the store at meal time were always invited in to eat with them. For many years our town prided itself in being the largest unincorporated village in Northwest Wisconsin. Some of we girls, Indians and white both were our doors when we noticed two drunken Indians trying to pick a fight with one who and teen aged boys and girls would go to the cranberry marshes northeast of Grantsburg and stay for two or three weeks, depending upon the frost. During the summer they cleared land and farmed what they already had cleared. Robert Magnusen, George Rice and August Peterson sold shares. A fable has been told that Spirit Lake got its name in a rather ghostly fashion. Nor enough praise can be given our ladies Aid for the very important part it has held in sustaining the spiritual life of our community. The logging of pulpwood is a thriving activity in Union Township and in the surrounding country. above 9200 from 1960 to 1970, with in-migration accelerating as the 70's advance. Nels Wicklund, wife Ingrid, and son John Vanard came from Sweden and homesteaded on land one mile west and one-half mile south of Webster where Lilly Swenson now lives. Some people living in the eastern part of the Town of LaFollette sent their children to the Doran School which was located just across the boundary line in the town of Dewey. Ivy and Edna Kuhnly started the Sunday School. It seemed as though another era had come to an end with the demise of these two landmarks in the little hamlet. Going back into our oldest scrap books that are yellow with age, we found some of the following dates, by keeping obituaries. It included part of Wood River which was then known as Wood Lake. The population was 919 at the 2000 census. Well, go on up there, and try it yourself, you'll see! Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. There were five boys and three girls in this family. He played his violin for dancing, etc. The next year a frame schoolhouse was built one half mile south at the corner where the road They came to Grantsburg in July, 1886, on the evening train. During the 13 years of organization we have made an afghan, lace table cloth, quilt and numerous smaller items. He openly declared that if the Indians would join him, he would burn the mission house and drive the teachers from his boundary. Being allowed 160 acres each the land in our vicinity was soon taken up. Logs were dumped into Little Wood Lake, floated down river to Big Wood Lake, from there thru Wood River into the St. Croix to Stillwater where they were sawed into lumber. They decreased to 10 clubs with 145 members. We have had many health and community programs including talks with the County Nurse and helping with the hearing and vision screening tests held each year for the children of Danbury School. Our department strives to provide great customer service. 24271 WI-35, Siren, WI 54872 A store was also built at this location and the first operator was Jim Sullivan. I finally reached These two families came in covered wagons drawn by horses. In records at Washington, it is said, the letter D tree is listed as marking this corner-post of land. the property from its present spot! Recent graves are those of Bearheart descendants. Shortly after this, the club divided its membership, some joining what was known at the Pine Circle Club. The Theodore Ryan home wah were mail was delivered in 1891 as a post office was established. The early settlers in our community were immigrants from Norway. Warmth, relaxation and a worry free atmosphere. A memorial of money is given to members in loss of a loved one in their families. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Members held a Christmas party in the afternoon for the children. The homesteader was allowed to acquire free, 160 acres of land; the requirements being that he build a home on the place, live in the home five years, and clear and plow a certain number of acres. These Indians had a camping ground on the present Chauncy Lane farm where they often gathered for their autumn dances to thank the Great Spirit for their bounteous harvests. Depending on who you talk to, each has a different version of their last day in the old building. Treasurer: Charles Kimball Each member of the family old enough to do any work had a part in building the home. The work of building was also donated by local people. The Town of Dewey was first a part of the Town of Rusk, which at that time included what is now known as Rusk, Dewey, and Roosevelt. Sometimes there would be many weeks before they would receive any mail. Women baked all of their own bread, biscuits, muffins, corn bread, cakes, cookies, pies and doughnuts, made many kinds of pickles, jams, jellies and relishes. West Marshland Reminders of the Civil War era remain in the name of one of the districts, Union. The Bethany church was built south of Branstad where it is still in use. It was a part of Meenon Township, and District No. English families headed for this area. Some of the first pioneers that settled in alpha and surrounding communities about 1869 came from Smaland, Sweden, hence the settlement became known a Smaland Prairie. Back to camp for the night where they ate their evening meal in the kitchen and to bed in the bunk house, bunks often three deep. The trip had to be made with teams, sometimes with ox teams. Everyone joined to help whenever they could. At that time, he had the Overland agency. He decided to call the four townships involved, Scott, Rusk, Swiss and Harrison. The dimensions were set at 18x24 feet, 10 feet between floor and ceiling, to stand two feet from the marker, length to be north and south, pulpit in south end, windows on either side, double doors and windows above door. On the other hand, maybe it does. John Ring was the pastor at this historic meeting. Each member had a certain job to perform. The charter members of the church met with the Trade Lake group in the Knute Anderson school house, June 5, 1869. Albert Stone was manager for many years, and later, ray Chelmo. The earliest records we have are in a town book, recording the applications of nine freeholders, and applications from homesteaders residing in the Town of Marshland, for the purpose of laying out a highway. Benjamin. We have donated cash each year to different funds such as Heart, Cancer, Sister Kenny, Tuberculosis and others that have solicited. It was also the first church of any denomination built in Burnett county. The Whistler bridge over Yellow River was named for him. Donna Nelson, a very nice addition Make checks payable to the Burnett County Jail. In 1924 Jerry Becvar bought the garage and is still in business at the same location. Some folks raised cane, from which they extracted the juice to produce sorghum. The cranberry harvest in the fall was one of the big events of the year. Geo. The constables, Hans Hanson and Matt Arnes made the arrest. When he desired fish to eat he had no trouble catching his favorite ones. Oxen were used to haul the logs to the rivers, horses not being used until the turn of the century. If you have stairs t. Some of the old homesteads are still in the families. For more information, please visit the 2021 5-year ACS Comparison Guidance page. Each spring, they traveled to the "sugar bowl" which was about two miles west of the school house. The grounds were moved north of the village for a few years, but finally twenty acres of land were purchased from Peter Anderson which is still the location of the fair grounds. In the year of 1916, two Farmers' Clubs were formed: Oakland and Orange. At one time they lived near Black Brook. He immigrated to the U. S. in 1851. Welcoming Hospitality, Great Food and a casual, welcoming Northwoods atmospherethat is what we at Adventures Restaurant, Catering, and Adventures Rollin Foods have to offer! Viola Lake The Nutt boys, Chas. Dreams were coming true. Mr. Jensen was chairman of the county board for a number of years and served in the Assembly for several terms. A property dispute drove them to a site north of the Orange school for a few years. All that was necessary was to claim a homestead. March 1, 1865, this county was separated from Polk county of which it was originally a part. Carlson, Grantsburg and Rev. Inclusion of these recreational facilities, all of which will be deeded to the property owners, is another innovation in recreational land development. In 1913 he formed the Copper Paint Company to mine and manufacture paint. Departments | Burnett County, WI - Official Website The school was named after the post office and store. Sander Johnson was cook in that camp. The following persons were elected officers for the ensuing year. Night after night for a long distance one could hear the beat of the drums to which they danced and sang. . When the lumbermen and settlers began to follow into the country from the east and south, they found fertile land and abundance of wilderness wealth. Also in this area were the Johnson family, Fred Johnson, M. H. Carroll, the Daily Brothers, Wicklund, Pramella, the Hughes brothers and Phil Kuhnly. The sick were remembered with a call and a basket of fruit. It was located in Section 17 about at the S. W. corner of the N. E. . It was closed in 1920 when the children were bussed to Siren. Mrs. Clair Erickson was elected President, Mrs. Darrell Finch was Vice-President and Mrs. Armand Luedtke was Secretary-Treasurer. Andrew's brother, Charlie Gustaf was the last living charter member of the Lutheran church. It was on this day that Mrs. Agnes Resell, county Home Agent, organized the Viola Lake Homemaker's Club with eleven women becoming members. Every member of the family who was able helped with the work. Zan Scott, Ben West, Joe Carter, Grubert, Bill Fleming, Charles H. Chipman, George Chipman, Billy Howard, and there may have been a few others as early as 1899. and their proceeded to patch up the patient's nose. We give contributions every year to the March of Dimes, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Cancer Fund, Heart Fund, Sister Kenny Drive, and various other funds. Two years later in '03 a new division occurred and the map shows Blaine, As the berries grew in the wet marshes the pickers would often wade knee-deep in the cold water to pick them. People heard about the railroad coming thru, so in 1910, Mr. Nelson built his present home in town where he had the Post Office. E. W. Erickson was chosen as elder or minister for the newly organized church. The trader, the late Dr. Borup, and his wife were present. Homesteads were offered to settlers who would live on the land for five years or pay a small sum. Branstad Darling of the May school district, Ralph Zook of the South Dewey District, Emma Johnson from near Shell Lake, and Ruth MCarty from Devreau, her home school. creamery promoted by County Agent, George Briggs, was built in 1915 or 1916 in Section 23. Over 20 miles they pushed to purchase provisions or to sell what little produce they raised over that which was needed for the family. One incident is told of Mr. and Mrs. August Gustafson's walking to Braham, Minn., to visit her brother. Anderson is the only one left of the Simon Anderson family. Neighborhood ladies of the Wood River school district thought it would be nice to start a club. Settlers who homesteaded in this community had come from Sweden. Many were homesteaders who came as early as 1902. Among the tribal leaders now are the descendants of many of the families already mentioned. Then dirt was mixed with He preached at South Dewey once every three weeks. In 1883 the Albee and Charlie Hunter families took homesteads. existence, it has been our aim to help others, such as giving many quilts to unfortunate families, who have lost their home and contents, due to fire. God had answered his prayer. and Ed., Carl and Emil Johnson, Ben Smith and others went on the drive each spring. Probably the oldest farm house standing in the Siren community is the one built by Johan albert Johnson where Mr. Protosavage lives at the present time. The families were large and a school had to be built, also roads and other buildings. This group and previous councils have been active in promoting the new homes in evidence on the various reservations and for the fine Tri-County Ojibwa Center located on Highway 70, just west of Hertel, in Burnett County. They would stop and tie up the horses so they could eat grass along the way. As we sit before a blazing fire, and listen to tales of days gone by, we are taken back in memory to the beginning of the Town of Daniels. The fire destroyed the tramway and many of the oxen met their death. The first Indian Mission was built about 1860 on a hill overlooking Lower Webb Lake from the north. Anny S. Hanson, however, was treasurer when I first took Serving as first Village Officials were Paul C. Meir, Village President, L. J. Levenick, Clerk Trustees, Ed. They used to dance several times each year and you may be sure the white people were there often to watch. By farming their cleared land, they raised enough food for their stock and most of the food for themselves. Other pioneers that were here before 1901 are J. The Gustafsons were the parents of the late Mrs. Chas. Pulp wood is harvested from many spruce swamps, and a considerable jack pine output is made during winter months. In 1898 there were three Kuhnly families living in the township of Meenon, Ora, Phil, and Will came here from Indiana and Barron Co. to homestead lands in Burnett Co. Later, A. P. Mattson's Okerlunds, Isaac Cairns, McArthur's Hiram Ingalls, Kezer's, Mickelsons, Peppengers, Greens, Hubbards - Elliot and David Wheelers, Duns, Kemps, Peterson's, Rose and Daisy Messersmith, Cranford's, O'Briens, Jacobsons, J. D. Brown, Larrabees, Hillmans, Wilcoxes, and Clarks, Lewis and Albert Meyers lived on the place After eleven days on the road we arrived at the site of the old Swiss Post Office, June 11, 1899. There are a number of successful farmers and a dozen tourist lodges, being blessed with approximately 20 lakes. The Indians who first lived here were part of the "Lost Chippewa Tribe" who were later recognized by the U. S. government and given their rightful claims. Now they have the present modern one. The young folks and some of the older ones also like to dance in those days. Miss Carrie Anderson was the teacher. For many years my father was treasurer for town of Daniels; this, being before the other townships were organized, covered a large part of Burnett county. Foods that had to be purchased all the time were flour, sugar, salt, lard and seasonings. E. Peterson home and taught by Mr. Peterson. We have usually been represented on the County Executive board by some members since we organized. Nimrod, the oldest, built a saw mill, kept a stopping place and established a post office on the Bayfield and St. Paul route in 1869. All of these were Swedish families who had lived and worked on farms near Harris, Minnesota, and most were lately from Sweden, and used their native language in the homes. They had a surveyor later and it was discovered that three homes were built on one of the settler's property. In 1920, the rural mail routes were started and Lester Connor, a son of Wm. Another cemetery is located on the eastern edge of the Town of LaFollette. Owner Information. One of the important foods of these Indians was wild rice which they gathered near the shores of the many lakes. After the school was built, Sunday School and Church services were held there. Mr. Segerstrom became "Syren's" first Many became so frightened that they did not know how soothing true religion can be. Property Tax Search | Burnett County, WI - Official Website A true getaway for both water and wildlife enthusiasts, Burnett County is your premier northwest Wisconsin vacation destination. Other pioneers that taught in the new school were Cora Development of all facilities will require a period of several years and the first requirement is land ownership. Many made buckskin suits, and buckskin shirts, and moccasins were very popular. Making of the bed usually included inserting an arm in the slit in the bed tick and fluffing up the hay or straw to make a soft comfortable bed. P. F. Kuhnly was the first chairman. held by our club members since the organization of Winsome Wives and at the present time, two of our members serve on the executive committee - Judy Kiecker as county secretary and Jeanette Olson as public information chairman. In later years it became the office of our beloved Dr. The ceremonial drums could be heard for miles. Potato pits still remain where they once held potatoes stored for the starch factory in Grantsburg. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Mr. Erickson was jumping up and down yelling "let go of that sow" over and over; it scared the bear away. There was a problem getting your location. ABOUT Wisconsin's Premier Northwest Just 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities, nestled comfortably within a landscape of winding riverways, soaring pines and incredible wetlands, you'll find Burnett County, Wisconsin. Prior to that time the locality was in its wild state. An old diary was found, of the date 1816. Some of the early settlers were John Eric Swenson, John Eric Johnson, Andrew Hedberg, John Peterson, Ole Magnuson, Jacob Fiske and peter Isaacson. The speeding cars and airplanes tell the story of "stout hearts, strong backs and cooperative hands." In the year 1867, my grandparents, Johana and Nels Peter Johnson, left their home in Vesterjtland, Sweden, for America with their two small children, a boy and a girl. The Indians had used this place for their camp during the harvest season. We laid out nearly 40 miles of highways in 1899. Here in 1833, Hester Crooks, the daughter of a trader for the American Fur Company taught this school. The hardworking settlers ), there is always a reason to stop in! Ed Crowther said. In 1911 another Creamery was built where the Drive Inn now stands. Settlers came to vote, visit and bear the news. The remaining meetings are devoted to art and crafts and various social activities. It was named in honor of Thomas Pendleton Burnett, a genial and kind hearted lawyer. Email: [email protected] Helpful Contacts. Later a school house was built on the Gust Flodin place. The earliest pioneer to settle in South Dewey was Bill Witt. The A. M. Babcock, Lee Ed. On April 15, 1901, the Boards of both towns met and mutually agreed to a division of property, credits, assets and liabilities of the old Town of Wood Lake between the Towns of Wood Lake and LaFollette. The boys were sent immediately to the neighbors, who at once dropped everything and started for town with their families. An Indian friend of the Lindeman family of marshland came to their home one day and told them the Indians were on the war path and they were having a war dance on the "Big Island" at Wood lake. To the west of us in the town of Jackson, John Leef, Oscar Pratt, Mark Blogett, Bartosh brothers and Austins were some of the first settlers there. Much of the upland was tall grass prairie. Frank Tucker was also reported to be the second white child born in Burnett County. Their daughter Hazel, in addition to teach school, was County Supervisor of Schools for Burnett Co. under O. H. Casper, Supt. It was especially inviting to laborers in the cities, recently immigrated from the European countries, to soldiers returning from the late war with Spain, as well as to others who were willing to establish homes and develop farms from the wilderness. Most of the dances were square dances. Weve updated the security on the site. The women did the chores. Hertel was named after Otto Hertel who had the first post office and store on a peninsula on Warner Lake. So for families who had never owned any land or home at all it like pennies from heaven, hence the influx of settlers in this county from 1880 to 1900. Among the larger resorts are Log Cabin Hollow owned by Dr. H. H. Smack; Lucky Strike Resort, Carl Peterson; Birch Grove, Al Anderson; Pursel's Resort; Atlasta Resort, Larry Hanson; Yellow Lake Lodge; Norway Slope, Ray Pardun. Floyd Marsh served the Spanish and American War in 1898. to become owner of a fine farm, and also develop lake shore property, besides being the first in the town to own a car, a 1913 Model Ford. Russell Anderson now owns and operates it. Andrew Alstrom filled the unexpired term. Then in 1897, two more families came to settle here. After that marriage failed she later married "Mac" McPherson and they bought the pool hall from Hagen Bros. in 1926. The first store in Alpha was built by Hedlund and was later sold to Adam Lindskog. Burnett Co. decided to use our money and build Co. Tr. Trails are carved through some of Burnett Countys most scenic forest areas, wind over hills, through the forest, and around unspoiled lakes that most people have never seen. During the fall months families gathered wild cranberries for food and some were used to decorate their Christmas trees, using long strings of cranberries and popcorn. Then, We add to it a few thoughts that come to mind that further tell us of our background as a county. The church is still being used and some of the charter members still attend. Many words have been written to preserve the story of our forefathers - Where did they come from? In 1936 a full basement was made and a new heating system installed. Claude Berry was Town Treasurer. After this incident the Indians changed their meeting place to a flat on Yellow River near the place we know as Darius Connor's homestead and there are people living here now who remember those meetings on Yellow River. Once you started cooking the juice, the fire was kept going until the process was completed. Mrs. Armand Luedtke was President. the bar. When fall came P. O. Peterson and Borell Landstrum arrived from Sweden. On the way to Spooner he froze to death. He traveled this by foot to collect taxes. He was not a bit afraid and took us back to the cabin where the Indians stood watching us. They were light and the Indians could travel swiftly across streams and lakes. Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce. They were very poor when they come here. Two very faithful visitors to our meeting were "Arnthina Nelson and Augusta Anderson." When there was a death, bodies were brought to Bashaw Lake for burial. Our roads are not sand trails any longer. Farming, That was later discontinued and Iven Johnson had a single line built to Danbury. Scott They stayed overnight in the Hotel in Grantsburg. In the early years of the club, when roll call was taken, each member was supposed to respond with a household hint. The Trade Lake Methodist Church was first located in Four Corners, but late moved to Atlas. Alfred Mesecher is the congenial smithy and I always think of Longfellow's "The Village Blacksmith" when business takes me to his forge.
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