E. C. Huntington, in 1871, started the Windom Reporter, the first newspaper in the county. He operated it until 1908, when he sold it to the Warren brothers.
Photo montage of Benjamin and Bereth Wollan and their children. The Wollan family were early merchants in Pope County starting the White Bear Center store, Wollan Bros. Store and the Fremad Association. The Fremad Association grew to a major commercial enterprise including mercantile department store, lumber yard and bank.
Hans Johnshoy (1847-1937) arrived in Pope County from Norway via Wisconsin in 1870, settling in Blue Mounds Township. Hans Johnshoy wrote recollections of his pioneer life and the building up of Blue Mounds Township and Barsness and Immanuel Churches. Standing; Clara, Herman, Casper. Seated: Hans, Selma, Mari, Walter, Kari Myrum Johnshoy (Hans' mother.)
Studio portrait of the Gulbrand and Martha Gandrud family. From left back: Ida, Christofer, Gustav, Peder, Alfred, Laura. Front: Anders, Gulbrand, Bernet (Bennie), Elvin, Martha, Oluf, Karoline
Studio portrait of the John and Margaret Cooley family. John Cooley (1837-1908) came to the United States as a 15 year old stow-away on a windjammer sailing from Hampshire, England in 1852. He married Margaret Taylor (1839-1927) of Rochester, New York in 1858. They arrived in Pope County in 1868 after several years in Wabasha County.
Aage Peterson was one of the first merchants in Starbuck. He ran a mercantile business and post office. His son, William, joined the company. In this family portrait are William, Olivia, Hans, Harold, Magna, Aage, Agnes and Tante Hendrickson.
Studio portrait of John Jacobson (April 9, 1888- September 9, 1953). Jacobson served as Rolling Forks Township supervisor, Pope County Commissioner, Minnesota State Legislature, Swift Falls Creamery Board, Pope County National Farm Loan Board, Agralite Rural Electric Association Board.