History of Langlade County, Wisconsin, 
from U. S. Gov't Survey to Present Time, with Biographical Sketches
Dessureau. Antigo, WI: Berner Brothers, 1922, p 308
Submitted by Cathy Kubly

Michael J. BINDER, hotel proprietor, was born 22 June 1873 in Oshkosh [Winnebago County, Wisconsin], the son of Charles and Mary Binder.  He came to Langlade County [Wisconsin] in 1890 and settled at Elton, Evergreen Township village, when that region was a vast dense forest.

Michael J. BINDER was married 28 January 1908 to Miss Ida JENSON, of Chicago [Cook County], Illinois.  To this union thre children, two boys and one girl, were born.  The Elton Hotel, of which Mr. BINDER is proprietor, is located on Highway 64, on the direct route from Merrill [Lincoln County, Wisconsin] to Marinette [Marinette County, Wisconsin].