Scanlon Bro's was a dry goods store owned by brothers Thomas and John Scanlon, the eldest of Michael J. and Mary (McDonnell) Scanlon's 14 children. It was located in the village of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, a frame structure that stood where the empty cement block building (at one time Laabs store) now [ca 1980?] stands in the north side of Highway 12-16. Before they opened the store Thomas worked as a school teacher and John worked on the family farm in Seven Mile Creek. Scanlon Bro's was in business about 1883 to the early 1900's. John died in July 1897 at the age of 40, apparently Thomas carried on by himself for a few years. Thomas died in 1907 at the age of 52. Both brothers were married, Thomas to Annie Havey in 1897 and John to Julia E. Smyth in 1892, but neither had any children.

Related Items:
Thomas and John's obituaries.
Obituaries for their mother Mary McDonnell, father Michael J. and sister Catherine Smyth.
A 1923 biography of their brother Michael J.

Yellow River Lumberman (Necedah, Juneau, Wisconsin)
6 March, 3 April and 10 April 1884, p. 4

Juneau County Chronicle (Juneau County, Wisconsin)
13 March 1899

And we are not going to try to convince you that we deserve it by talking to you, either over the counter of through our advertisement. We shall try to convince you of the fact by offering such values that you will be convinced, even against your will, if you are prejudiced; but we don't think you are. We believe every person in Lyndon and vicinity is guided by common sense not sentiment, in buying goods; and that each goes where he thinks he can buy cheapest.

Is always kept filled with all kinds of staple goods usually kept in a first-class country store. People who buy goods here have the benefit of a large assortment to select from.

You get the kind that will please you. What the tea drinker wants is a tea that has strength with richness of flavor. Our teas are bought and sold on genuine merit and our prices are lower than most dealers will ask you for teas of inferior quality. Our customers will substantiate us in these assertions.

If you are in need of a Plow, Harrow, Sulky Plow, Seeder or drill give us a call. We handle only the BEST goods on the market, and if you buy a "Moline" Clipper of Sulky Plow, or a "Dowagiac" Seeder or Drill you know that you have made no mistake. We can assure you that our prices are right.

And get prices. This will not place you under any obligation to purchase, but we are confident that our complete stock and fair prices will appeal to you and that you will purchase your Spring Bill of Goods of us. In any event we promise you careful attention and courteous treatment.