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Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers. 110 Years Ago—Itasca Lumber Co. has sprung a surprise. It has been supposed that after the road passed Turtle lake the next extension would be from there north to Rice river mouth on the Big Fork. Now the road makes a turn from the main...Looking Back
Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers. 110 Years Ago—Mrs. E. Loisel, Deer River, and her brother, Jake Mohr, who has a claim near the Big Fork, were called to Glidden, Wis. where their father is very ill. Married: John Nilson, one of the early settlers at Deer lake, went to...Looking Back
Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers. 110 Years Ago—Tuller and Terpenning business in Deer River is thriving. The firm now owns nine stores in three adjoining counties. Carpenters have begun erection of a 24×40 addition to the Deer River store. Two inches of snow fell on...Looking Back
Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers. 110 Years Ago—D. McLeod went to Rat Portage. What he needs is plenty of rain as his Big Fork drive is hung up for lack of water. Archie Hallock made final proof on his homestead on Island Lake. Ladies of the Catholic Church met with Mrs....Looking Back
Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers. 110 Years Ago—The News first greeted a very small public in 1896. The proprietor was H.H. Lampman. Murry J. Taylor bought the paper when it was eight months old and kept it going until Sept. 17, 1897 when it was burned. It was revived in...Looking Back
Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers. 110 Years Ago—J.E. Sullivan filed a grievance against Deer River village council because of council’s refusal to issue him a liquor license until he pays two month’s fee he owes on last year’s license. Sullivan lost the case and...Subscribe Today
