WISCONSIN GAZETTEERS:
BRANDON, WISCONSIN
Town of Metomen, Fond du Lac County
WISCONSIN & MINNESOTA STATE GAZETTEER, 1865-66
BRANDON
Dodson J. S., drugs, etc.
Foster J. H., dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots and shoes.
Hall Warren, saloon.
Lockin Thos., blacksmith.
Morrison S. E. & Co., general merchants.
Phillips J. H., wagon maker.
Post Stephen, blacksmith.
Sappard, T. D., blacksmith.
Scott Zenos [sic], general merchant.
Stephens Hiram, hotel proprietor.
Wilson & McClelland, boots and shoes.
WISCONSIN STATE GAZETTEER, 1895-96
BRANDON
A village of 800 inhabitants, located on the N. div. C., M. & St. P. Ry, in Metomen
township, Fond du Lac county, 16 miles southwest of Fond du Lac, the county seat and 76
northwest of Milwaukee. It has 4 churches, a graded public school, Odd Fellows' hall,
capable of seating 300, a sleigh and 2 carriage factories, a butter tub factory, 2 grain
elevators, planing mill, cheese factory, a harrow and land roller factory, 2 creameries, a
cold storage warehouse, a bank and a live weekly newspaper, the Brandon Times. There are
several quarries in the vicinity, which yield a superior quality of granite. Telephone
connection with all surrounding points. Exp., U. S. Tel., W. U. Charles Hermann,
postmaster.
Block August, tailor.
Bornshein Albert F, Grain Elevators.
Brandon Butter Tub Factory, Graham Bros. Proprs.
Brandon Times, Mrs M C Short propr.
Brinkerhoff Frank, live stock.
Brown Frank C, barber and justice.
Burkhard Rev John (Lutheran).
Cheney Benjamin, apiarist.
Cheney Edwin J, grocer.
Cole Mrs Louise, dressmaker.
Comstock Edward, painter.
Dite Rev F (German Evangelical).
Ferguson Leander, general store.
Foster F R & Son (Frederick R and John W), bankers.
Geldel Bros (Charles, Edward and Wm), wagonmakers.
Graham Bros (Wm and John R), Proprs Brandon Butter Tub Co.
Hall's Hotel, L J Hall & Son Proprs; Livery in Connection.
Hall Levi J, notary, insurance and mngr Telephone Exchange.
Hall L J & Son (Levi J and Almer W), Proprs Hall's Hotel and Dealers
in All Kinds of Hard and Soft Coal, Livery in Connection with Hotel.
Happ August, shoemaker.
Hermann Charles, furniture.
Hobbs Bros (Alvin H and Walter), creamery.
Hogle Gilbert M, wall paper.
James Edwin A, jeweler.
Knapp Miss Gertrude F, music teacher.
Knapp & Brown (Charles F Knapp, Horace L Brown), carpenters.
Koehler & Vedder (August Koel\hler, John Vedder), grain.
Krueger August F, saloon.
Lanpher Charles C, grocer.
Lewis Robert T, hardware.
Lockhorst Everett, barber.
McClelland James, shoemaker.
McGaha Rev C F (Methodist).
Marquart Ferdinand E, grocer.
Marquart & Halsey (Fred W Marquart, Solon Halsey), meats.
O'Connor Charles, prin of school.
Oehler & House (Galvin Oehler, Bert House), creamery.
Paine Lumber Co, George F Wheeler mnger.
Paton Rev Robert (Congregational).
Randall Walter S, railroad, exp and tel agt.
Root Justin D, physician.
Sargent Mrs Hattie, dressmaker.
Sargent & Pleuss (George W Sargent, Henry C. Pleauss), hardware.
Schoeffler Frank, saloon.
Shaykett Frank, physician.
Shepard L S, physician.
Shephard Charles, pumps.
Sherwin Edward C, harrows.
Short Mrs M C, propr Brandon Times.
Smith Miles H, harness maker.
Strodloff Miss Mary, dressmaker.
Teela & Brewer, M E Moore mngr, farm impts.
Wardrobe & Jones (Walter G Wardrobe, Norris H Jones), drugs and groceries.
Watson Robert Z, pumps.
Weinstock Gilbert B, general store.
White Howard D, musical instruments.
Whitton Mrs Grace, milliner.
Williams Robert M, mason.
Zell & Paine (Frederick Zell, Henry Paine), wagonmakers.
Zilisch & Woltmann (Bernard Zilisch, Fred Woltmann), general store.
WISCONSIN STATE GAZETTEER, 1903-4
BRANDON
Population, 700. An incorporated village located on the C., M. & St. P. Ry., in
Metomen township, Fond du Lac county, 16 miles southwest of Fond du Lac, the county seat,
and 76 northwest of Milwaukee. It has 4 churches, a new $10,000 brick high school
building, Odd Fellows' hall, capable of seating 300, a butter-tub factory, 2 grain
elevators, cheese factory, 2 creameries, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Brandon Times.
There are several quarries in the vicinity, which yield a superior quality of granite.
Shipments: grain, hides, live stock, farm and dairy products, white ash butter-tube [sic]
and boxes. Telephone connectionwith all surrounding points. Exp., U. S. Tel., W. U. F. C.
Brown, postmaster.
Allen D K, prin of school.
Austin Alfred E, livery.
Bornshein Albert F, grain elevator.
Brandon Cornet Band, J C Bush ldr.
Brandon Times, Jenkinson & Yoty [sic] publrs.
Brinkerhoff Frank, stock breeder, 3 miles n. e.
BROWN FRANK C, Justice, Postmaster,
and Mngr Wisconsin Telephone Co.
Butts Fayette, painter.
Cheney Benjamin, apiarist.
Cheney Edwin J, grocer and shoes.
Cole Louise, dressmaker.
Comstock Edward, painter.
Connell C B, jeweler.
Damsteegt A, photographer.
Dickinson George E, real estate.
Dixon Joseph, sheep breeder, 3 miles n. e.
Drew Rev M E (Methodist)
Ehlert Frederick, blacksmith.
Elliott Warner, mason.
Ellis Charles, whol butter.
Ferguson Leander, general store.
Forward George, harnessmaker.
Foster F R & Son (Frederick R and John W), bankers.
Friday Henry P, creamery.
Frink Exford E, furniture.
Gameling Rev Otto (German Lutheran).
Gates Lewis M, propr Park Hotel.
Grantvedt Harry E, dentist.
Hall Levi, justice and notary.
Hall L J & Son (Levi J and Almer W), coal
Halsey Solon, live stock.
Henker Wm, mason.
Henske & Son (Fred and Frank), lumber.
Hogle Gilbert M, general store.
Irwin & Schwandt (James Irwin, Frederick Schwandt), blacksmiths.
Jenkinson & Yoty [sic] (Mrs Lucy M Jenkinson, Mrs Ida J Yoty [sic]), publrsBrandon
Times.
Jones & Turner (Norris H. Jones, Wm A Turner), drugs.
Kemper Bros (C E and F A), hardware.
Knapp Gertrude F, music teacher.
Koehler Mrs August, grain elevator.
Lambrecht Carl G, shoemaker.
Little Wolf River Tel Co, Jones & Turner mngrs.
Lockhorst Everett, barber.
McClelland James, shoemaker.
Masolek Adolf, dry goods.
Metcalf Hugh H, meats.
Park Hotel, Lewis M Gates propr.
Paton Rev. Robert (Congregational.)
Pleuss Mrs D, dressmaker.
Sargent & Pleuss (George W Sargent, Henry C Pleuss), hardware.
Schalow R, tailor.
Schneller Rev John (Evangelical).
Schoeffler Frank, saloon.
Shaykett Frank, physician.
Sherwin E C & Son (Edwin C and Edgerton H), bridge builders.
Shuart C Day, physician.
United States Ex Co, H J Randall agt.
Vedder John, argl [sic] implements.
Watson RobertI, harnessmaker.
Weinstock Gilbert B, general store.
Western Union Tel Co, H J Randall mngr.
WHEELER GEO F, Lumber, Sash, Doors,
Blinds, Coal Lime, Brick, Etc., and
Mnfr White Ash Butter Tubs and Boxes
(See adv.)
Whitton David, lawyer.
Williams Robert M, mason.
Wisconsin Tel Co, F C Brown mngr.
WISCONSIN STATE GAZETTEER, 1911-12
BRANDON
Population, 700. Is located on the C., M. & St. P. Ry., in Metomen township, Fond du
Lac county, 18 miles southwest of Fond du Lac, the county seat, and 76 northwest of
Milwaukee. Has Congregational, German Methodist, Lutheran, and Methodist churches, a
$10,000 brick high school, Odd Fellows' hall seating 300, a bank and a weekly newspaper,
the Brandon Times. There are several quarries in the vicinity, which yield a superior
quality of granite. The shipments embrace grain, hides, live stock, farm and dairy
products, etc. Telephone connection. Exp., W. F. & Co. Tel., W. U. Frank C. Brown,
postmaster.
Alto Creamery Co.
Andrus C A, teacher.
Austin A E, livery.
Bornsheim A F, cattle shipper.
Brandon Creamery Co.
Brandon Telephone Co, C F Tank, mngr.
Brandon Times, Jenkinson & Yorty proprs.
Brinkerhoff Frank, stock breeder 3 miles n e.
Brown Frank C, postmaster.
Butts Fayette, painter.
Christiansen Everett, shoemaker.
Comstock Edward, painter.
Damstug [sic] Arthur, photographer.
Dehne Mrs R B, milliner.
Dickinson George E, real est and atty.
Dixon Joseph, sheep breeder.
Dixon W S, cattle shipper.
Ehlert Frederick, blacksmith.
Elliot Warner, mason.
Ellis Charles, produce comn.
Eustice L, teacher.
Farmer's Elevator Co, John Hall mngr.
Ferguson Leander, general store.
Forward George E, harnessmaker.
Foster F R & Son (Frederick R and J W), bankers.
Halsey S J, live stock.
Hayes Catherine, teacher.
Henker Wm, mason.
Henske F & Son, contractors.
Herrman Charles, furniture and undertaker.
Hobkirk E B, jeweler and optician.
Hofermann Rev J W (Ger Luth).
Hogle Gilbert M, grocer.
Jenkinson & Yorty (Mrs Lucy M Jenkinson, Mrs Ida Yorty), publrs Brandon Times.
Johnson J E, contractor and builder.
Jolliffe Res S (Meth Epis).
Jones N H, grocer,
Kemper & Yerk (F A Kemper, F R Yerk), hardware.
Kobel Theodore, meats and hides.
Lee Oscar, prin High School.
Lyons Florence, millinery.
Metcalf H H, meats.
Monroe Leroy D, Propr Travelers' Inn.
Moore A A, (Congregational).
Nickell August Rev (Evangelical).
Pleuss Mrs D, dressmaker.
Pleuss D J, saloon.
Pleuss H C, hardware.
Randall Harvey, r r, exp and tel agt.
Reeves M, teacher.
Root Justin D, physician.
Sargeant Mrs Hattie, dressmaker.
Schoeppler Frank, saloon.
Shaykett Frank, physician.
Sherwin E C & Son (Edwin C and Edgerton), bridge builders.
Sherwin Lulu, music teacher.
Short Mrs M C, hotel.
Shuart C Day, physician.
Stafford Charles, painter.
Tank C F, mngr Brandon Telephone Co.
Terhorst J H, cement contr.
Travelers Inn, L D Monroe Propr, Fire Proof Bldg, Rooms Light and Airy,
Large Sample Rooms, Steam Heat, Gas, Barber Shop in Connection. Rate $2.00 Per Day.
Turner Wm A, druggist.
Vedder John, farm machinery.
Weinstock G B, general store.
Wells, Fargo & Co Express, H J Randall agt.
Western Union Telegraph Co, H J Randall agt.
Whitton David, lawyer.
Wilke A F Creamery Co (August F Wilke).
William Robert M, mason.
Wisconsin Malt and Grain Co.
Wood A H, livery.
Wood Mrs Frank, music teacher.
Yerk George F, blacksmith.
WISCONSIN STATE GAZETTEER, 1913-14
BRANDON
Population, 700. Is located on the C., M. & St. P. Ry., in Metomen township, Fond du
Lac county, 18 miles southwest of Fond du Lac, the county seat, and 76 northwest of
Milwaukee. Has Congregational, German Methodist, Lutheran, and Methodist churches, a
$10,000 brick high school, Odd Fellows' hall seating 300, a bank and a weekly newspaper,
the Brandon Times. There are a number of quarries in the vicinity which yield a superior
quality of granite. The shipments embrace grain, hides, live stock, farm and dairy
products, etc. Telephone connection. Exp., W. F. & Co. Tel., W. U. Frank C. Brown,
postmaster.
Alto Creamery Co, Henry Landel mngr.
Bornsheim A F, farm implts.
Brandon Creamery Assn, Anthony Pallister mngr.
Brandon Telephone Co, C F Tank mngr.
Brandon Times, Jenkinson & Yorty proprs.
Brechlin August, drayman.
Brinkerhoff Frank, stock breeder, 3 miles n e.
Damstugt [sic] Arthur, photographer.
Dickinson George E, real est and atty.
Dixon Joseph, sheep breeder.
Dixon W S, cattle shipper.
Dreger Paul G, garage.
Ellis Charles R, produce comn.
Farmer's Elevator Co, John Vedder mgr.
Ferguson Leander, genl store.
Forward George E, harnessmkr.
Foster F R & Son (capital $50,000; Frederick R and J W), bankers.
Halsey S J, live stock.
Henske F & Son, contractors and lumber.
Herrman Charles, furniture and undertaker.
Hobkirk E B, jeweler and optician.
Hogle Gilbert M, grocer.
Jenkinson & Yorty (Mrs Lucy M Jenkinson, Mrs Ida Yorty), publrs Brandon Times.
Johnson J E, contractor and builder.
Jones N H, grocer,
Kemper & Yerk (F A Kemper, F R Yerk), hardware.
Kobel Theodore, meats and hides.
Lockin W J, dairy.
Lyons Florence, millinery.
Metcalf H H, meats.
Monroe Leroy D, garage.
Pagel A F, feed mill.
Pleuss H C, hardware.
Randall Harvey, r r, exp and tel agt.
Rogers Jay & Son (Jay and Scott), confectionery.
Root Justin D, physician.
Schalow R A, tailor.
Schultz Adolph, produce.
Shaykett Frank E, physician.
Sherwin E C & Son (Edwin C and Edgerton), bridge builders.
Short M C Mrs, hotel.
Shuart C Day, physician.
Travelers Inn, L D Monroe Propr.
Turner Wm A, druggist.
Vesper H L, livery.
Waupun Dairy, W A Whiting mngr, creamery.
Weinstock G B Co, general store.
Welch & Loomans, dentists.
Whitton David, lawyer.
Wilke A F Creamery Co (August F Wilke).
Wisconsin Malt and Grain Co, A F Bornsheim mngr.
Wood A H, livery.
WISCONSIN STATE GAZETTEER, 1919-20
BRANDON
Population, 700. Is located on the C., M. & St. P. Ry., in Metomen township, Fond du
Lac county, 20 miles east [sic] from Fond du Lac, the judicial seat. Has Congregational,
Lutheran, and Methodist churches, a $10,000 brick high school, a hall seating 300, a bank
and a weekly newspaper, The Brandon Times. There are a number of quarries in the vicinity,
which yield a superior quality of granite. The shipments embrace grain, hides, live stock,
farm and dairy products. Telegraph, express and telephone connection. L. B. Halsey,
postmaster.
Alto Creamery Co, Henry Landel mgr
Blank & Muaridge [sic], grocers
Bornsheim A F, farm implements
Brandon Canning Factory
Brandon Creamery Assn, H J Liner pres
Brandon Telephone Co. C F Tank mgr
BRANDON TIMES (Weekly), Jenkinson & Yorty Publishers
Brechlin August, drayman
Brinkerhoff Frank, stock breeder 3 miles ne
Bush & Tavs (John C Bush, H R Tavs), general store
Damsteegt Arthur, photographer
Dickinson George E, real est and atty
Dixon John, cattle shipper
Dixon Joseph, sheep breeder
Dreger Paul G, garage
Ellis Charles R, produce comn
Farmers' Elevator Co, L Engle manager
Farmers' State Bank (capital $25,000), P W Atwood pres, W H Lyon cashr
Foster F R & Son (capital $50,000), Frederick R. and J. W.), bankers
Goodnature F Mrs, milliner
Halsey S J, live stock
Henske Frank, lumber, fuel and contr
Hobkirk E B, jeweler and optician
Hogle Gilbert M, grocer
Jenkinson & Yorty (Mrs Lucy M Jenkinson, Mrs Ida Yorty), publrs Brandon Times
Johnson J E, lumber, fuel and contr
Jones N H, grocer
Kemper and Yerk (F A Kemper, F E Yerk), hardware
Kobel Theodore, stock buyer
Lyon W H, cashr Farmers' State Bank
Mueller A E, rr, exp and tel agent
Norris & Schwandt, furniture and undertaker
Pett A G, dentist
Pleuss H C, hardware
Schalow R A, tailor
Schmunk Walter, confectionery and restaurant
Shaykett Frank E, physician
Shepard E L, physician
Sherwin E C & Son (Edwin C and Edgerton), bridge builders
Short M C Mrs, hotel
Shuart C Day, physician
Taushman Frank J, meats and hides
Turner Wm A, druggist
Waupon [sic] Dairy, W A Whiting mgr, creamery
Weinstock G B Co, general store
Welch & Loomans, dentists
Wetzel Otto, dairy
Wisconsin Hemp Co, O T Jenkins Mgr
Wisconsin Malt and Grain Co, A F Bornsheim mgr
Wood A H, livery
WISCONSIN STATE GAZETTEER, 1921-22
BRANDON
Population, 700. Is located on the C., M. & St. P. Ry., in Metomen township, Fond du
Lac county, 20 miles east [sic] from Fond du Lac, the judicial seat. Has Congregational,
Lutheran, and Methodist churches, a $10,000 brick high school, a hall seating 300, a bank
and a weekly newspaper, the Brandon Times. There are several quarries in the vicinity,
which yield a superior quality of granite. The shipments embrace grain, hides, live stock,
farm and dairy products. Telegraph, express and telephone connection. L. B. Halsey,
postmaster.
Blank Jesse A, grocer
Brandon Canning Factory
Brandon Creamery Assn, H J Liner pres
Brandon Telephone Co
Brandon Times (Weekly), George A Moorman & Son Publrs
Braatz E H, cattle breeder
Braatz J F & Son, cattle breeder
Braatz Wm, cattle breeder
Brechlin August, drayman
Brinkerhoff Frank, stock breeder 3 miles ne
Brown Clarence, moving pictures
Bush & Whitton (John C Bush, A T Whitton), general store
Cheney E J, grocer
Coulter Edward T, grocer
Damsteegt Arthur, photographer
Dixon Joseph, sheep breeder
Dreger Paul G, agricultural implements
Ehlert F W, blacksmith
Ehlert F W & Son, garage
Ellener M W, harnessmaker
Ellis Charles R, produce commissioner
Evans Herbert D, billiards and soft drinks
Farmers' Elevator Co, L Engle manager
Farmers' State Bank (capital $25,000), P W Atwood pres, W H Lyon cashr
Foster F R & Son (capital $50,000), F R Foster pres F R Schwandt cashr, bankers
HALSEY L B, Postmaster
Halsey S J, live stock
Henske Frank, lumber, fuel and contractor
Hobkirk E B, jeweler and optician
Humphrey Frank N, garage
Johnson J E, lumber, fuel and contractor
Kemper and Brown (F A Kemper, Iva Brown), hardware
Kobel Theodore, live stock
Koehler C & Sons, bridge builders and contractors
Kreidler Wm, blacksmith
Lyon W H, cashr Farmers' State Bank
MOORMAN GEORGE A & SON, Publishers Brandon Times
Mueller A E, railroad, express and telegraph agent
Norris & Schwandt, furniture and undertaker
Page H A, produce
Pett A G, dentist
Pleuss H C & Son, hardware and tinsmiths
Schalow R A, tailer
Schmitt John, garage
Schmunk Walter C, confectioner and restaurant
Schwandt F R, cashr F R Foster & Sons' Bank
Shaykett Frank E, physician
Shepard E L, physician
Shuart C Day, physician
Taushman Frank J, meats and hides
Turner Wm A, druggist
Walters Ethel, milliner
Waupon [sic] Dairy, W A Whiting manager, creamery
Weinstock G B Co, general store
Welch & Loomans, dentists
Wetzel Otto, dairy
Williams George W, osteopath
Wisconsin Hemp Co, Joseph Swoboda manager
Wilsie F C, cattle breeder
Wood A H, livery
