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Property: Dorchester, Weix Drug Store
Contact: Owen Public Library

Surnames: HAGEN HOMSTED LAPP WEIX

----Source: Historical Sketches of Dorchester, Wisconsin (1873-1973)

Weix Drug Store--Dorchester, Wisconsin

Due to illness and the inability to operate, Marzell Weix closed the doors of his drug store after 45 years of business on October 13, 1972. Starting in business in 1927, Mr. Weix purchased the building from Henry Hagen and the stock and fixtures from Louis Homsted, who ran it as a drug store for a few years. Prior to that time, the building contained the Skruvani Shoe Store. It is estimated the building was built in the early 1900 s. His wife, Vera (Lapp) deceased in 1971, worked with him. Mr. Weix graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Ph. G. (Pharmaceutical Graduate) in 1924. For lack of 600.00 he states he could have finished his education to become a doctor. Funds were not as readily available during those days.

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Property: Dorchester, Sebold Oil Co.
Contact: Owen Public Library

Surnames: BARBER SEBOLD

----Source: Historical Sketches of Dorchester, Wisconsin (1873-1973)

SEBOLD OIL CO. OF DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN

Starting in business in 1941 Herman Sebold was then agent for Northwestern Oil Company, selling Tidwater Oil products. Over the years, this company changed hands from W. H. Barber, to Pure Oil and to the present Union 76, whose products he has continuously handled. In addition to selling and delivering gas and heating oil, he sells tires, batteries and automotive accessories.

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Property: Dorchester, Saunter Bros. Inc.
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Surnames: MARCOTT SAUTER

----Source: Historical Sketches of Dorchester, Wisconsin (1873-1973)

DORCHESTER--SAUNTER BROS., INC

Established as a feed mill in 1921 by Victor Marcott and Ed Sauter advertised their firm at that time as a Flour-Feed Seed business. One year later Al Sauter bought out Victor Marcott's share in the business. Expanding over the years, they also sell farm and barn supplies, including short-line farm implements in additon to grinding feed for farmers. The owners, Donald and Lavern Sauter, also operate a feed mill at Auburndale and a snowmobile, camper and sporting goods store at Abbotsford.

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Property: Dorchester, Carl Mertens Livestock Dealer
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Surnames: MERTENS

----Source: Historical Sketches of Dorchester, Wisconsin (1873-1973)

Dorchester, Carl Mertens' Livestock (1927-1973)

Carl Mertens, livestock dealer started to work in 1927 with his father, Henry, in the buying and selling of livestock, and in 1934 they went into partnership. Carl has conducted the business as his own since 1955, upon his father's retirement. Buying dairy and beef cattle, calves, hogs and sheep from farmers as far away as Ashland, the animals are then shipped by semi-truck and trailer to Green Bay, Minneapolis or St. Paul from his shipping yards located at Dorchester and Medford.

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Property: Dorchester, Meyer's Manufacturing Corp.
Contact: Owen Public Library

Surnames: MEYER UNDERWOOD

----Source: Historical Sketches of Dorchester, Wisconsin (1873-1973)

DORCHESTER, MEYER'S MANUFACTURING CORP.

Starting business in 1944 in a small granary, Alvin Meyer engaged in repair work and manufacturing snow plows, farm wagons, grain elevators and truck racks. In 1946, a shop was built, and mobile homes and fork lifts were added to the production. In 1951 an idea was drawn for a false gate forage box for which Alvin received a patent. This was later redesigned into what is believed to be the first self-uploading forage unit built. Only forage boxes are produced at the present time, with dealers located throughout Wisconsin and a distributor located in Minnesota that sells nationwide and to Canada. Corporation officers are Alvin, Don and Larry Meyer and Wayne Underwood. 

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