Johnson's Cider Mill opened in the late 1920's, a little place for
the locals to visit and enjoy fresh cider. The back room, which now holds the big screen for your viewing
pleasure, was originally a little apartment where the owners lived and watched over their little mill.
The Johnson's sold the place to the Maynes about 1939. The Maynes lived in the little
apartment the whole time that they owned the bar. They extended the front of the building about 10 feet
to accommodate the growing crowd of patrons.
Jim Demas and his wife bought the Cider Mill in 1963.
They added the "hard stuff" to
their selection of beer, wine and cider--a welcome note for many of their customers. In 1965, Jim bought a franchise and
Fryer Tuck was opened. It is run just about the same now as it was then.
Unfortunately, however, this is the last Fryer Tuck around, and many of our customers
miss the convenience of having a Fryer Tuck close by. Now they travel--no matter the miles-- for
our famous chicken, spuds and dip.
Ed and Peggy Erickson bought the Cider Mill in 1988
and right off started remodeling the "Mill". Their first feat was to convert the apartment into the back room that
we have today.
They then added the very back room and put in a cozy fireplace and pool table area. In the last few
years, they added the copper ceiling and the log cabin look to the outside. They have been very
successful in creating a comfortable cozy atmosphere for our patrons.
