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John and Frank Wild farming with threshing machine, circa 1890

John and Frank Wild farming with threshing machine, circa 1890

Index card states that both of these brothers were born in Wisconsin, John in 1856 and Frank in 1858. Their parents emigrated from Germany. John's wife was named Tressy and they had one son, born in 1879. Frank's wife was Mary, and they had three children, Amelia, George and Edward. The brothers ran a threshing business in addition to farming. In October the thresher accidentally set fire to the barn of William Mercer. The barn, granary, several hundred bushels of wheat, and machinery were destroyed, and several hogs were killed. There was no insurance to cover the loss.

Smith, Charles Francis

James and Liza Kelly family farm in El Paso Township, circa 1890

James and Liza Kelly family farm in El Paso Township, circa 1890

Index card states that the Jim Kelly family lived 1 1/2 miles north of Waverly on Sec. 12 in El Paso Township. The Pierce County Plat Book shows another James Kelly living on Section 36 of Rock Elm Township. The people shown right to left are George Kelly, Harry Kelly, girl in the front is Annie Kelly, and in the back in Martha Kelly. Seated is Mrs. Liza Kelly, Jim Kelly's wife. On the right is Nellie Kelly and the baby is Art Olarry, the adopted child of Nellie's third marriage. Art Olarry was still living in St. Paul and Maggie Kelly still in Ellsworth as of 1980.

Smith, Charles Francis

Utter baby, circa 1893

Utter baby, circa 1893

Index card notes that there isn't much known about this image. There was someone called "Old Father Utter" who lived in the Farmhill region for many years. He died in 1890 and was buried at the Rock Elm Cemetery. His wife who was known as "Old Mrs. Utter" died in 1891 in Spring Valley. They appear to have had two sons, one whose initials were A. P. and another whose first name was Charles. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Utter had a child in 1893 (possible this is the child pictured). Charles was married to Amanda Britton in 1895. Both sons lived in Spring Lake. A. P. Utter probably lived closer to Ellsworth.

Smith, Charles Francis

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