From the Waupaca Republican – May 9, 1884 issue

Transcribed and submitted to the Waupaca County Website
by Paula Vaughan January 2002

What was known as "Perry’s (Saw) Mill" in the north east corner of Dupont on the Pigeon river, is now known as Marion and marvelous changes have taken place there since the advent of the M. L. S. and W. R’y. The old saw mill has vanished from its position and on its site is the large and substantial grist mill of M.C. Golthwait. The mill has a set of rollers for making the fine patent flour, also two or three run of stone for feed and other work. Mr. G. has already a good trade up the line, also his brands of four can be found in the surrounding villages.

McDonald, Ramsdell & Co., general tradesmen own a very large store and carry an immense stock of general merchandise. As this firm also own a big saw mill and deal in lumber, they can make their general merchandise serve a good purpose in trade with workmen as well as the large number of farmers that are settling in and around Marion.

L. D. Goldberg & Co., also deal in general merchandise, carry a large stock and enjoy a good trade.

Mrs. John Senn also has a stock of general merchandise.

W. R. Binkelman has a large stock of general hardware, tinware etc., and runs a tin-shop in connection,. Mr. Binkelman owns a building which is fully 25X50 feet. In the second story is a substantial hall for society purposes. The Odd Fellows and Temple of Honor each have large and flourishing lodges here. Mr. B. is the Clerk of the Court, and is always on hand in Waupaca during the sessions. The business of his office is ably looked after by his deputy Mr. Chas. Churchill.

M. J. Perry & Co., own and conduct quite a respectable drug store. The same firm run a saw mill about two miles above the village on the Pigeon river. Steve Perry is general manager of the mill. The fire-fiend has visited them several times but they go on the principle that "Pluck will win" so with a new mill are ready for business again.

John Mierswa is the village shoemaker.

Fox Bros. Have a brick hotel and billiard hall, and do a good business in their line.

The Marion house, owned by McD. R. & Co. is under the management of Mrs. A. Ramsdell.

The Wisconsin Coal Company keep up their fires the year round and turn out an immense amount of charcoal for the Chicago rolling mills. They make business in the wood line.

The Marion house, owned by McD. R. & Co. is under the management of Mrs. A. Ramsdell

The Wisconsin Coal Company keep up their fires the year round and turn out an immense amount of charcoal for the Chicago rolling mills. They make business in the wood line and furnish a good many car loads of charcoal for transportation over the railroad. Marion has a number of very tastily built residences and bids fair to become quite a nice village.