A presentation by David R. Schleper on who was living in Shakopee in 1848, as well as an update on the History Park, at the Jan. 21, 2017 Shakopee Heritage Society Membership Meeting.
A presentation by Bill Schrankler on Minnesota railroad depots at the Fall 206 Shakopee Heritage Society Membership Meeting.
A presentation by Betty Dols at the Spring 2016 Shakopee Heritage Society Membership Meeting.
A presentation by Marge Elftmann at the Fall 2015 Shakopee Heritage Society Membership Meeting.
Anyone who attended the Marble entertainment could not help noticing the many strange faces that came into the hall, mostly all brought here by our manufacturing enterprises.
Gen. Shields Post we are informed have rented rooms in conjunction with the contemplated relief corps, at the lodge of the Workmen on Holmes street. They meet again next Monday.
Ex-probate judge John Daly will remove to St. Paul about April 1st, having sold his house and lots on Lewis street to watchman Huss.
Mrs. Thomas is intending to build on her farm near James Pengilly’s place. The cellar is dug, a well is being bored, and the well will follow.
The following persons are intending to build in Shakopee this spring: Dr. Smith an addition to his residence, James Reynolds a residence, and John Dean an addition to his residence.
The Minnesota Stove Company had a large number of visitors Monday afternoon to see the modus operandi of making Coral stoves.
That’s a pretty good trade when a man can earn upwards of $140 a month. That is what one of the stove company employers did last month.
The 1st ward is booming, as they have put up two houses the past fine winter—couldn’t wait till spring, too long coming.
Saw Russ. Jones in Minneapolis last week. Thinks he sees light for the desk business in April. Hope it won’t be April 1st.
Our building local last week should have said John Dean will build an addition to his blacksmith shop this spring instead of residence.
Otto Derberger, the popular liveryman and ‘bus man, has finally got moved into his Sommerville street building where he has 14 stalls, plenty of carriage room, a good well, barn and granary, and nice office accommodations.
Wm. Lader bought the Russ. Jones Horse and rig for $75, of H. Schroeder.
H. F. Gross says he has finished his picture of “Liberty Enlightening the World,” which he intends to send to the World’s Fair at Chicago.
E. J. Hamilton has moved to Chaska, and will enter extensively into broom making, at which he is quite expert.
The woman’s relief corps of Shakopee will be organized on the 1st day of April. All those intending to join are requested to be present at Workman hall, 1 p.m.
Another effort is being made to get a telephone connection here, and we understand the prospect is favorable. C. J. Strunk has worked it up so far, and it will not be his fault if it doesn’t succeed.
Paul Bierlein has rented the Moore house and will move his family here in a short time.
T. A. Thayer will leave his position at the depot to accept a promotion as freight solicitor for the Express Co., in Minneapolis. The loss to Shakopee of Mr. and Mrs. Thayer, where they have so many friends, can hardly be told. Thomas has been here many years as the faithful agent of the Mil. & St. Paul, and lately of the American Express Company also.
The Bierlein Bros. have completed six of their big machines, and are rushed with work.
Judge John Daly and family who have lived here so long, moves to St. Paul, having sold out their residence property on Lewis street. His sons, long residents of St. Paul, will reside with their father and mother in future. John Daly’s name was the first to go on the subscription book, paid in advance, of the Shakopee Courier, and he has been a constant subscriber and prompt payer ever since. We never had to wait on him for a subscription due. When Mr. Daly leaves here, Shakopee loses a good citizen.
On Wednesday morning Mr. Aug. Stralow and family removed to Hamburg, this state, where they will make their future home.
Wm. Heidenreich has let a contract for a brick dwelling to Wm. Hamyer. It will be built west of Mr. Mergens’ residence on Second street.
Otto Dierberger has purchased from James Sullivan the lot east of the Conter House and the brick barn on the north end of the lot. The barn is the one used by John Gordon for some two years as a horse-training stable. Mr. Dierberger will use the stable for a first-class livery.
The library of the Union School is soon to have an addition of about sixty volumes purchased by the Board of Education. The library is a very potent factor for good among the pupils of the school. It comprises about 300 books at the present time and doubtless this number could be swelled by individual contributions if the parents but knew of all its usefulness. Books at home once read are sometimes thrown aside to do no more good in the world. Contributions of such would be most gratefully received by those directly interested in the schools.
A choir has been organized in the Lutheran church during the past week.
Andrew Lyon, formerly a pattern maker in the employ of the Minnesota Stove Co., left on Monday last for Chicago.
Mr. John Westpheldt, an artist who has been residing in the city during the winter removed with his family to St. Paul on Tuesday last.
There has been some talk of organizing a Loan and Trust Company here. The idea has not yet been entirely abandoned, but the $50,000 required to be deposited with the state auditor will likely prove an insurmountable obstacle to the contemplated organization. The movement may result in the organizing of a Mortgage Company.
B. H. Pond left on Tuesday morning for Minot, N. D., where he will have charge of the large farm of M. S. Titus. Mrs. Pond and children will go up next week.
The two heaviest steers ever marketed in Shakopee were bought by Lins Bros. at Monday’s Fair. Their combined weight aggregated 4050 lbs.
J. A. Wilder’s wind mill was blown from the tower yesterday forenoon.
Chas. Erickson, of Minneapolis, has been engaged as second miller in the mill.
Michael Huss is building a frame addition to the Daly house which he recently purchased.
John Haack is building a story and a half frame addition to his house in East Shakopee, which will add materially to its size and comfort.
During the warm days last week the excavation was made and a foundation laid for the frame house of Mrs. Giegerich, on the vacant lot east of Mr. Buchanan’s residence. The work will proceed as the weather moderates.
Dr. H. O. Smith has had plans drawn for practically a new residence. The front part of the present dwelling is to be torn down and a handsome two story and a half house will be erected in its place. The new building will afford, beside the commodious living rooms, two large, roomy offices which the doctor has needed for some time. Mr. Aug. Bornarth is drawing the plans and it promises to make a comely addition to that part of the city.
A brass band of about sixteen pieces has been organized by the young men of the town. It is to be under the instruction and leadership of Mr. Jacob Bierline, formerly a cornetist in the Chaska band. They expect to practice two evenings in the week, and hope to be a full fledged band by July Fourth next. There is a spirit of enterprise in this that should be encouraged, and there is no doubt but that a good band, in good practice, could be appreciated here as well as in our neighboring villages. The young musicians who start in now will gain knowledge and experience that will grow from year to year and, in time, some of them may become good artists in their line. It is a move in the right direction and deserves success.
Mr. Henry Peters, an employee in the cooper shop, recently moved his family into Mr. Busse’s brick house on First street.
H. D. Gardner, of Minneapolis, who has been filling the position of head engineer at the mill for the past month gave up that position on Monday last and returned to his home in that city. Michael Sullivan is acting in that capacity for the present.
Work on the new iron draw bridge between this point and Chaska is progressing little by little. The piling is all done across Gifford’s lake, and from this time on the work is to be pushed more rapidly. The new road will materially shorten the distance between the two towns, and in this regard will be quite advantageous to our city.
Mr. John Kaschnitzke, who recently moved into the Spearman house, has one of the good old-fashioned families; there being twelve children under his paternal care. If “in union there is strength”, Mr. Kaschnitzki’s family ought to be able to best a whole troop of ghosts in a hand to hand conflict.
Mr. S. L. Winter has opened a cigar factory in one of the rooms of the Conter House.
For Rent.—House, 6 rooms, 2 lots, large garden, water, in East Shakopee. Possession May 1st. D. L. How.
Last week Louis Prescott received $800.00 from the Government for services rendered as a scout during the massacre of ‘62. The heirs of John Otherday received a like amount. Prescott paid off a four hundred dollar mortgage on his place, paid bills around town, bought silk dresses for his wife and daughter and at the end of a week had four dollars left. He was in great luck to come out so near even.
Mr. Michael Berens is to erect a fine brick block on the present site of his store, one half to be completed this year and the other in ‘93. This is another element in Shakopee’s indisputable healthful boom. The building will be patterned after the one occupied by the firms of Lins Bros. and Huntsman & Edert and will consequently add much to the business portion of our city.
The Wampach factory has imported a new carriage painter.
As spring is likely to re-open now we would suggest to the street committee the availability of buying a carload of Jacob Ries’s broken bottles to “improve” cross-walks with. Another needed improvement is a bridge or ferry along the west side of Holmes street from Second to Third street to enable people to go to and from the court house.
Frank Simmons and James Riley are now learning the moulder’s trade at the Stove Foundry.
Peter Steinmetz, who has been acting as janitor of St. Mark’s church for the past two years will give up that position on Friday next.
Henry Philipp this week received a carload of hard lumber from Wisconsin.
An auction was held on Monday last on the farm of Mike Delwo about two miles south of town. A large crowd was in attendance and fair prices were realized on the grain and stock sold. Mat Theis acted as auctioneer.
The interior of the Beckerich building on First street, is being treated to a new coat of paint, J. H. Stans wielding the brush.
Church Destroyed By Fire. Fire destroyed the Catholic church at Marystown, early Wednesday morning. Thirteen hour devotion was held in the church on Tuesday, closing about 9:00 o’clock in the evening. About 12:45, one of the visiting priests discovered the church in flames, and rushed from the parsonage, which is but a few feet from the church and gave the alarm. There being no fire apparatus in Marystown, it was seen at once that the structure was doomed. The church was totally destroyed, including a pipe organ, vestments etc. It is the belief that the fire started in the sacristy. The loss is partially covered by insurance, to the amount of $13,000.
To Discuss Prohibition. Plans have been made so both sides of the proposed amendment to the State Constitution on the liquor question may be presented at the meeting in the opera house next Sunday evening, March 4th. Senator J. B. Ries, who voted against the amendment in the Senate has been invited to speak for the side he voted for and Mr. W. G. Calderwood will represent the dry side. It is not intended that his meeting shall be a debate on the issue, but each side may present their arguments for the benefit of the votes who have the responsibility of settling the question of the manufacture and sale of liquor in Minnesota after 1920. This is the people’s meeting and all are invited to hear the addresses, free.
Nick Huss entered the John Gentgen barbershop on Monday, as an apprentice.
A deal was closed on Tuesday whereby Daniel Frawley of Savage became the owner of the John Thole residence in east Shakopee. The price paid was $3000. Mr. Frawley and family will move here about April 15th. Mr. Thole will build a new home, work to commence as soon as the weather permits.
The George Kopp home was placed under quarantine on Monday, Miss Edna being a victim of scarletina.
Mrs. Susan Franklin has rented the J. M. Spindler residence and will move into same about the first of next month.
Lawrence Schlinker and Ted Veight left for Detroit, Mich., on Thursday where they have accepted a lucrative position in a garage.
For Sale:—The Wilder property, consisting of good comfortable house, electric lighted, good barn, well and 20 lots. For further particulars inquire of Mrs. C. G. Bowdish.
High School Notes. Mr. Smith has forty pupils in the grades organized into a bird club, and birdhouses will be built by them as a part of their studies of bird lore.
The Charles Sawatsky family departed for Hopkins last Friday, where they will make their future home.
The mammoth production “Satan”, which was to have been shown at the Gem, St. Patrick’s day, will be shown next Tuesday, afternoon and evening. Mr. Dawson, the owner of the film was unable to get here, being snowbound at Heron Lake.
Our enterprising young business men, George Hauer and Edward Kaup, proprietors of the Shakopee Creamery, have put in an order for new machinery, preparatory to starting a cheese factory, in connection with the creamery. As soon as the new equipment arrives, the work of installing will be pushed with rapidity and the new manufacture will commence.
Ed Kaup this week bought a half interest in the Shakopee creamery from George Hauer and the young men are now conducting the business in partnership under the firm name of the Shakopee Creamery Co. Both the proprietors are wide-awake young business men and their success is practically assured.
E. G. Dahl has re-purchased the stock of general merchandise which he sold to the late J. M. Spindler two weeks ago and the store was re-opened for business by Mr. Dahl the first of this week.
T. H. J. Notermanns departed yesterday for Woodstock, Pipestone county, where he will take up farming. Mrs. Notermanns and children will follow Monday and the family carry with them the good wishes of all who know them for prosperity in their new home.
On Saturday last R. J. Wise closed a deal with Joe Allen, who has been his assistant in installing and repairing electric lights locally, whereby the latter became the proprietor of the electrical supply shop which R. J. has been conducting since last May. The latter is at present engaged on work at Prior Lake. His successor needs no introduction in Shakopee and his patrons will find his stock complete and Joe always ready to serve them as in the past.
Our fellow-townsman, H. P. Marx, was honored with the position of vice president of the Minnesota Optometrist association at the annual meeting held at Minneapolis last week. Congratulations H. P.
Supt. F. B. Harrington has tendered his resignation as superintendent of the high school to take effect at the close of the present school year.
Mr. and Mrs. Deirberger have moved into the flat over Walter Schoch’s garage. Mrs. Deirberger is spending a few days in St. Paul while the rooms are undergoing renovation.
George Scherkenbach began work at the mill last week as assistant to C. T. Buchanan in the office.
R. G. Chapman is completing the interior of his new residence as rapidly as possible to have it in readiness of occupancy April 15th. He will finish the exterior during the summer.
A blazing gasoline stove at E. F. Thiede’s residence was the cause of a fire alarm Sunday night about six o’clock, but fortunately there proved no need for the department.
L. E. Dawson, who was absent last week making bookings for his new film “Satan”, was caught at Heron Lake in the big storm and snowbound there from Thursday to Monday, preventing the fulfillment of his booking here last Saturday. Mr. Dawson arrived home Wednesday and announces the picture will be shown here next Tuesday.
At a recent meeting of the Board of Education of Independent District No. 1 Supt. E. E. Howard of Glenville was elected to succeed Supt. Harrington who resigned.
Beginning April 2d we will sell 35 sample ranges which have been used for exhibits at conventions and demonstrations, at cost prices. These ranges are high class in every respect and if you are in the market for a range this is the chance of a lifetime. See them at John McMullen’s or the Minnesota Stove Co.
Sen. Julius A. Coller appeared before the senate finance committee during the week accompanied by representative women of the women’s clubs of the state to advocate the including of $250,000 in general omnibus bill or budget of the state for the coming two years for the buildings of the women’s reformatory. The omnibus bill will be passed the last week of the session.
Cheese Factory for Shakopee. Messrs. Hauer and Kaup, the enterprising young proprietors of the Shakopee Produce Co., are making extensive improvements in their building and installing new machinery preparatory to branching out in their business to include the manufacture of cheese. This part of the produce business is entirely new to them and will be tried out as an experiment in connection with their well-established creamery. They are installing a press, a 700 gallon milk vat, and have engaged the services of Ben Wiskow of Neillsville, Wis., who will take exclusive charge of the work. The cheese factory will open for business about the middle of April and the proprietors have an announcement elsewhere in our columns of interest to farmers.
R. J. Wise has just closed a contract to wire the Jos. Koeper dairy farm for electric lighting. All wiring is to be conduit wiring and the work will begin next week.
Ted Veiht has gone to Chicago where he has secured work in an automobile factory.
Eagle Creek. John Deegan of Prior Lake, Fred Scherer, John McKenna, Nels Pearson, Jos. Everling and Ignatz Vierling went before the county board Monday as a delegation to request that an appropriation be made for the improvement of the Shakopee-Grainwood road.
Thos. H. Walsh Resigns Office. Thomas H. Walsh, who for nearly 28 years has served Scott county in an official capacity, has resigned as county auditor. His resignation, dated February 26, was accepted by the county board Tuesday…
Kite Fliers Warned of Electric Line Dangers. Warning of the dangers of flying kites in the vicinity of power lines, R. C. Condon, city electrician, has asked the Argus-Tribune to urge parents to caution their children about trying to retrieve kites which become entangled in electric lines…
Mrs. Neil Kline informs us that she has, this week, sold to Miss Virginia Rudell, her beauty salon, known as Marge’s Beauty Shoppe, on First street. Mrs. Kline owned and operated this establishment the past seven years and for the past four has been assisted by Miss Rudell as assistant operator. Miss Rudell will take possession next Monday.
Song of Local Composer on Radio Bill Monday. For Shakopee residents a radio program broadcast from KSTP Monday morning was of more than usual interest. The program featured a new war song, the composition of A. M. Hogan, who lives in Shakopee…
Victory Garden Program To Be Presented Here. Under the sponsorship of the Farm Bureau and in connection with Farm Bureau activities, a Victory Garden program will be given at 8:15, Friday evening, March 13, in the Shakopee high school…
New Industry To Be Located in Shakopee
Practically assuring the location of another new industry in Shakopee the City Council, by unanimous vote Tuesday night, passed a resolution providing for the eventual conveyance of a portion of the old foundry site in West Shakopee to the in-coming firm.
Under the terms of the resolution the city is to deed all of block 38 and the north half of block 37 to the firm known as Page and Hill Company, manufacturers of pre-fabricated houses. The deed, the resolution provides, is to be held in escrow in the First National Bank for no more than 90 days, pending assurance of good faith on the part of Page and Hill.
In its agreement with the city, the manufacturing company proposes to erect a large addition to the present structure on the site conveyed to them, increasing the floor space to cover an area 100 feet by 400 feet.
The building to be conveyed was formerly the enamelling plant of the old stove company and is not in use by the Kienzle & Merrick company which occupies the foundry machine shop and major portion of the old stove plant.
Young Red Cross Workers Lauded
That the Junior Red Cross chapter of Scott county is really doing things in the present emergency, is revealed in a letter received this week from the station hospital at Camp Wolters, Texas.
The letter, received by Miss Cora Huber, county chairman of the Junior Red Cross, is the result of the first project undertaken by the juvenile organization—the making of sick tray favors for hospital patients. The favors were used on Washington’s Birthday…
157 To Get First Aid Certificates
A countywide rally of all Red Cross first aid enrollees is to be held in the Shakopee high school at 8 p.m. March 24, it was announced this week…
Listed on the program is an address by Paul Schuller, accredited safety engineer of the Hamm Brewing company; motion pictures entitled “Nursing,” “How to Eat” and “Posture Exercise”; and the awarding of first aid certificates to 157 enrollees who have successfully completed the ten-week training courses, conducted recently under the jurisdiction of the Red Cross…
Mrs. Doris Peterson, author of the poem “God’s Album,” which was recently published in the Argus-Tribune, has been informed that her poem had been selected from many received, to be read on the Hearth and Home program, over Station WMIN, on Sunday, March 28. Mrs. Peterson was also notified that she had been awarded a beautiful lamp by the Edward Hoffman Company, as a premium for her excellent work.
Firemen Discuss Convention Here. Plans to make the 1942 state firemen’s convention here in June one of the most interesting, entertaining and successful ever held by the organization (and incidentally the biggest event ever staged in Shakopee) were formulated at a dinner meeting of state and local officers held at the Rock Spring cafe Tuesday noon…
First Service in the newly completed edifice of the Christ Lutheran Church of Shakopee, Tenth Avenue and Adams Street, will be at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, March 5. The new $194,000 building, just off Marystown Road in the Notermann Addition, was underway early last August and was expected to be completed about the first of April. At the site are two off-street parking lots and the completed Worship – Education building is the first of several units planned for this site. The new church faces Jefferson Street projected, with it having a canopy from the parking lot to the entrance. The congregation has been holding services in the Shakopee Public Elementary School, Fifth and Lewis, pending completion of this new church. Christ Lutheran is a mission congregation of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and has grown to more than 140 baptized members since the first services in Shakopee in April of 1965.
Radiologic Monitor Courses For Shakopee. Shakopee Mayor Ray Siebenaler announced this week that a school for Radiological Monitoring is to be held this Saturday, March 4, and on Saturday, March 11, at the Shakopee Fire Station, 334 West Second…
Case Clothing Plans Expansion To Include Present Theatre Space
Harold Case, owner of Case’s Clothing store and the Shakopee Theatre, announced Tuesday of this week plans of completely remodeling and enlargement of their present store facilities, located at 120 East First.
The remodeling will include some 5,000 square feet of floor space with provisions to be made for an additional 3,600 square feet, which may be added at a later date.
The newly-renovated structure will take up the space now occupied by the Shakopee Theater and Case’s Clothing. Case further stated that the Theatre will remain open until all present clothing store stock is liquidated…
Fluoridation of water is now being effected with the City of Shakopee’s water supply with equipment … now installed at the pump house on Tenth Avenue adjacent of Shakopee Public High School…
With Local Firm. Robert Jasper has accepted a new position with the Capesius Agency as a real estate salesman. Bob, formerly of Jasper Brothers, Inc., Home Builders, has 20 years of experience in the building, development and sale of homes…
New Bridge Location Gets Further ‘Look’
The counter-proposal to the locating of the proposed new bridge to span the Minnesota River from the Highway 169-212 intersection to just west of Rahr Malting on West First was given a further “look” at a meeting Monday night of this week by the Shakopee Planning Commission in the Council Chambers of the Shakopee City Building with State Legislators present.
The Planning Commission presented the city’s counter-proposal to that of the State Highway department that the proposed bridge be located at the east edge of Shakopee near Memorial Park for a more suitable link to Highway 101, with Legislators concurring with this thinking…
New Department Open House At Scott Co. Lumber. An Open House will be held at the Scott County Lumber Company tomorrow, (Friday), and Saturday, March 17 and 18, to acquaint the community with the firm’s new floor covering department…
Teacher Residency Clause Upheld In Court’s Ruling. Upheld was the Shakopee Public School District No. 720 residency clause in teachers’ contracts that requires those now on faculty to be residents of the school district six years from the adoption of the policy by the board of education in the 1960-61 school year, which makes it effective in the year 1966…
Proposal Seeks To Further City Plan. Revealed at the meeting Tuesday night of this week of the Common Council of the City of Shakopee was a proposal for the possible locating of the proposed warehouse and garage for the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission at the southeast edge of the city limits to set the stage for carrying out plans for annexation of a portion of Eagle Creek Township with this area to be an industrial park for the City of Shakopee…
93 Women At Home Council’s ‘Let’s Do Some Banking’ Day In Shakopee. A group of 93 women from the Scott and Carver County Home Councils attended a program with the theme, “Money in a Woman’s World,” held Monday of this week, March 13, at the Community Room, First National Bank of Shakopee…
Sunday, April 2, marks the 10th Anniversary Year for Raceway Park, on Highway 101 between Shakopee and Savage, as the 1967 racing season opens…
First Services To Be Easter At New Presbyterian Church
First services in the new edifice of the First United Presbyterian Church of Shakopee are to be this Sunday on Easter, March 26.
The first service at the new location, at the end of Shakopee Avenue on Scott County Road No. 17 (Spring Lake Road) will be at 6 a.m. Easter Sunrise service this Sunday, March 26…
600 Participate In Jaycees’ First Easter Egg Hunt. More than 600 participants turned out for the first Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Shakopee community staged last Saturday afternoon, March 25, at Memorial Park, just off Highway 101 at the east edge of Shakopee under the auspices of the Shakopee Junior Chamber of Commerce…
95-day meet at track approved. The Minnesota Racing Commission last week approved Ladbroke Racing Corp.’s request for 95 live racing days at Canterbury Downs in 1992.
School Board OKs phone system study
The Shakopee School Board has hired a consulting firm to develop a telecommunications analysis and plan for the district.
A contract with Elert & Associates of St. Paul, at a cost not to exceed $6,173, was approved by the board Monday.
According to Administrative Services Director Ronald Ward, the district’s telephone system is 15 years old and is experiencing a variety of problems, from overloading to equipment failures. Ward told the board there were times when the telephone system had to be shut down…
Teen group pushes for responsible decisions from peers at school
You don’t have to drink or smoke to be cool. Not all teens who go to parties drink. Many teens welcome the opportunity to make responsible decisions.
Those are the messages that SWAPP – Students Working Against Peer Pressure – at Shakopee High School is trying to send to the public…
Judge rules off-track betting unconstitutional. A Ramsey County district Court Judge Tuesday ruled that off-track betting lounges and telephone wagering from Canterbury Downs are unconstitutional…
City orders environmental report on mine expansion
The Shakopee City Council on March 10 authorized the hiring of the engineering consulting firm Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Minneapolis, to prepare an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a proposed westward expansion of the J. L. Shiely Mining Co.
The mine, which opened in 1961, is located south of Highway 101 and east of Valley Park Drive. Its first conditional-use permit was issued in 1984 and has been renewed or amended several times…
Couple named farm family of year. Marion and Don Breeggemann of Shakopee were honored as Scott County’s Outstanding Farm Family of the Year during a ceremony and banquet March 19 on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. Farm families from throughout the state were recognized at the 12th annual event, sponsored by the Minnesota Extension Service…
Miss Plumstead has resigned her position as teacher in the Union school.
Louis Brown fell in the mill and got hurt, in consequence of which he is laid off from work this week.
Miss Belle Kunsman has been engaged to teach in the place of Miss Plumstead. The board could not have made a better choice as Miss Kunsman is an excellent young lady. We are glad to see our Shakopee girls have a chance.
Sheriff Hilgers arrested two boys 16 years old on the H & D. train, last week, on a dispatch from Dakota county, and afterwards turned them over to an officer from that county who met him for the purpose at Prior Lake. The charge was stealing old coins etc. Both boys were armed and equipped with revolvers, evidently equipped for plunder.
The bankrupt store which has been open on Holmes st. for several weeks, will close up and move away the last of this week, Feb. 13th.
The Minnesota stove works are expecting soon to increase their force, several additional experienced moulders being among the number. The company is also looking up residence sites for the employees to locate and build upon in the spring.
The Shakopee flour mill is steadily on the increase in its running capacity and is proving to be one of the best enterprises this town ever had. Last week one day they ran off in the neighborhood of 450 bbls. and propose to put in extra boilers and run about 525 daily, with an employment of 50 men.
For Rent, on 1st of March, a brick house, 5 rooms, good well and barn. Corner of First and Spencer Sts.—C. E. Busse.
Atty. F. J. Steidl of Brown’s Valley, formerly of Chaska, was in town yesterday on business connected with land locating, and soldiers’ homestead claims, which latter he makes a specialty of.
Michael Bierlein will remove his family here from Chaska as soon as he can find a suitable residence.
The freezy-breezy weather of the past few days makes the sidewalks crack as the foot passers hurry by.
O. S. Brown is going to build a brick barn 45×100 on the vacant lot corner of Holmes and Second street. It is to be a livery barn.
Street overseer Goenen commences his season’s work early this year.
If you want a cold bath, go to Flaherty & Lies’ cellar, and swim away free of charge.
Burt Pond moved to Dakota Monday where he will take charge of a farm for Moses Titus.
The Mill Co. has purchased A. B. Riggs’ heavy Norman draft-horse to be used in hauling to and from the tracks.
Will Conter has taken charge of the books at the Stove Works.
Mr. Geo H. Hutton is now boarding with Mr. O. S. Brown’s family.
The Reis brothers have purchased a 900 lb. Hall safe for their livery office. It was put in place on Tuesday afternoon and hereafter will be found ready to gulp down loose coin in exchange for their neat liveries.
Mr. Joseph Nachtsheim has been obliged to have his erstwhile famous well drilled deeper, as the deep well at the mill has drained off his supply of water and given him some little trouble in procuring the supply of water needed in turning out the usual amount of his famous five-cent “staffs.”
B. A. Kohler has received and set up in his progressive drug store an elegant cigar show-case, the counter of which is made of stained cherry and the case itself of beveled plateglass, altogether making a most beautiful addition to the place. It is “useful as well as ornamental” to lovers of the “weed”, for the cigars, being constantly over long pans of water in the bottom of the case, are always fresh. This is a commendable piece of enterprise.
An old-fashioned sleigh-ride is planned for to-night.
The Shakopee Driving Association met Tuesday evening in the office of H. J. Peck. The plan of fencing in the Driving Park was discussed, but discarded on account of the heavy expense that would be incurred. A high board fence around the entire track would cost somewhere near $500 and the members do not feel justified in undertaking the project at the present time. The base-ball club intend to mark out its diamond on the area inside the track in the spring and with a little work will have as good a ballfield as there is in this part of the state.
Mr. A. Greenberg leaves for Chicago today to buy a large stock of spring goods. He will be absent ten days or two weeks. During his absence his store will be in charge of his brother, who came from Minneapolis on Tuesday.
A very smooth smiling faced individual bobbed up in our town on Friday last and inscribed the rather poetic name of Joe N. Kenney on the register of the Occidental Hotel. He was young. One could scarcely imagine that those youthful sun-kissed locks, the matchless, though mated, patent leather shoes, the nobby box-cut overcoat and, in short, all the articles of his faultless attire really encompassed a bold bad man. Yet this was true. In his wicked heart was guile. He hied him to the feed store of our mayor and engaged the Opera House for a one night’s engagement of the popular “McCarthy’s Mishaps” company which would be then on its way to Minneapolis to play a return engagement. Then he presented the fact that he was “broke,” and at the same time a check for $50 duly signed by the company, on which he obtained the endorsement of Mayor Weiland. Then he skipped his hotel bill and a few railroad ties between here and Chaska. This aroused suspicion and he was taken off the Minneapolis bound train at the trestle that evening as he was endeavoring to slip through. He was not quite smooth enough for that. He returned $46 to Mr. Weiland and then went to supper. Before a warrant could be sworn out for his arrest as a forger, he had again spirited away his graceful form into outer darkness, leaving a valuable coat as a salve for the landlord’s wounds and an idea in the minds of the towns-people that he had made a very bungling attempt at a very serious crime.
A cinch party was very pleasantly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Nye at their home on Third street Wednesday evening.
H. D. Gardner, Minneapolis, has been engaged as chief engineer at the mill, and entered on the duties of that position Wednesday.
Will Cargill will open a barber shop in Jacob Ries’ vacant building on First street. This will give Shakopee four shops with a total of six chairs.
Mr. Schultz, of New Ulm, has accepted the position as teacher in the Lutheran school of this place, filling the vacancy caused by the illness of Rev. Spindler.
On Tuesday night the culvert at the corner of First and Lewis streets filled up with rubbish and as a consequence the cellar of Flaherty and Lies’ store was flooded by the overflow. Fortunately the proprietors, with Noah-like sagacity, had left nothing stored where the flood could reach it and hence no damage was done save that perhaps in this case A-ra-rat or two may have been covered up in the overwhelming waters. Our street commissioner got out his hoe of promise in the morning and the cellar was soon drained.
The young man who tried to raise money on a forged cheek here a short time since, was arrested and lodged in jail at Hastings for passing a forged check there on the manager of the opera house. He will probably go to state prison where it is said he has been before, though but nineteen years old.
Oats for sale. Inquire of Mrs. B. C. Sullivan. Phone 34.
The interior of the Joseph Ploumen bakery is being treated to a fresh coat of paint and paper.
Miss Gertrude Scherkenbach is assisting in the office of the Minnesota Stove company, as stenographer.
Mr. Louis Keschnitzka will open his shoe shop on First street, and will do honest work as has done the past 25 years. He solicits the trade of old and new customers.
H. P. Marx last week sold his jewelry store to Ferdinand Zrust and son of Cologne, the latter recently of St. Paul who will conduct the business at the old stand. Mr. Marx will remain here and will specialize in Optometry with offices in the rear of the jewelry store. In addition to this he will have the agency for the Victrola talking machine. The newcomers are strangers here and the Tribune joins in bidding them a hearty welcome.
Mr. Terrill the county surveyor and road engineer of Hennepin county informed Mayor Jos. J. Moriarty on Tuesday that a crew of engineers would begin work on a re-survey of the road project at Shakopee, and the contemplated road as now planned would be changed so that it would not run east from the trestle road along the foot of the hills, but would take a northeasterly direction up over the hills, keeping south of the M. & St. L. railway right of way to a point of intersection to the Eden Prairie road. Mr. Terrill states that the project would be less expensive and make a better road and shorter route to the cities.
The Minnesota Stove Co. was forced to shut down this week on account of coal and car shortage.
A deal was closed last Saturday by which J. M. Spindler again is possessor of the general store on Lewis St. Mr. Spindler sold to E. G. Dahl about a year ago and bought a small farm on Shakopee avenue with the intention of going into the poultry business, but finding the work too strenuous he decided to re-enter the business world. Mr. Dahl, the retiring merchant has as yet not decided on the future.
Woman’s Reformatory Ours. Yesterday morning Senator Julius A. Coller received official notification that the new state reformatory for women will be located at Shakopee, the site chosen being the August Koeper farmstead overlooking the beautiful Minnesota Valley from its heights on the western edge of the city…
After a five weeks’ trip through the south in the interest of the Jacob Ries Bottling works, J. R. Witt returned home on Saturday.
The pupils of School District No. 1 are enjoying a vacation this week, the school being closed on Monday, to be disinfected. Several cases of scarlet fever are reported among the scholars.
A Sorrowful Tragedy. Last Monday morning the little son of Joseph M. Spindler discovered the body of his father in the chicken house at the rear of the family residence on Fourth street, dead from a bullet wound thru the right temple…
Dr. G. A. Roerke, a dentist of Chaska, brought a patient to Shakopee hospital Tuesday for the purpose of securing some X-ray photographs.
On Saturday last Will and Ed Veiht purchased of J. B. Heller, our recently elected chief of police, his ice business, including the ice house and tools. The new firm took immediate possession and at once commenced the annual harvest of ice. The ice business in Shakopee is a good one and Veiht Bros. will give the best service within their power.
H. P. Marx’s jewelry store is closed for a few days while an inventory of stock is being taken, after which it will reopen under new management of Ferdinand Zrust and son of Cologne and St. Paul. Mr. Marx will retain the optical department and will specialize in optometry. He will also keep the agency for Victrolas. The jewelry department will be conducted along the same lines as heretofore, and will be enlarged. Mr. Zrust, sr., is the father of Mrs. Joseph Ploumen of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. George Leng and family have moved here from Orfordville, Wisc., to make their home. Mrs. Leng was formerly Miss Clara Bohls.
A letter from E. A. Gerde, sales manager of the Christian Milling Company, conveys the information that he has severed his connection with the company, his resignation taking effect February 1st. Mr. Gerde accepted a position as sales manager of the Nicollet Park Garage Co., one of fourteen official Ford agencies of Minneapolis, in which he, his father A. O. Gerde, and his brother Adolph have formed a partnership.
Women’s Reformatory Given To Shakopee. Those of our citizens who are interested in Shakopee’s material welfare and advancement, and it is assumed that all are, will be delighted to learn that on last Saturday the Board of Control finally selected Shakopee as the town where the State Reformatory for women is to be located. The site selected is the August Koeper farm immediately southwest of the city. All are agreed that it is a splendid site from every point of view for an institution of that character and the State Board of Control, or anyone else, will positively have no occasion to offer any apology upon its choice of sites.
Business Change. A business deal of the week which has been learned with interest was the purchase by J. M. Spindler of the E. G. Dahl general merchandise store that Mr. Dahl acquired early last year from Mr. Spindler. When the latter sold out he had planned to take up farming and fancy poultry raising on a large scale, but after trying it out for a time found the occupation not congenial and decided to re-enter his old line of business. The offer he made Mr. Dahl was accepted and the store has been closed since Monday while inventory was in progress. It will reopen either today or tomorrow with Mr. Spindler again in possession. He is one of Shakopee’s best known and reliable citizens and his former patrons are pleased to learn that he will again be associated with the city’s commercial interests in which he has always taken an active part. Mr. Dahl has made many warm friends in the short time he has been here and it is hoped that he will decide to remain in Shakopee. His future course is wholly undetermined as the sale of his store came unexpectedly and he has no definite plans at the present time. Miss Anna Kreuser will assist Mr. Spindler and the latter hopes to greet all his old customers at his opening this week.
Thomas Devenney has sold his place in South Shakopee to Wm. Connelly of St. Paul, formerly of Belle Plaine, for $5300. The new owner will take possession April 15th. Mr. Devenney will move onto one of his other places or build a home on one of his lots.
Julius A. Coller went to St. Paul Saturday for a conference with the State Board of Control relating to matter concerning the women’s reformatory; he accompanied Mrs. Coller and Jac to Cedar Rapids, from there went to Chicago to attend high court and investment board meetings of the C. O. F.
Shakopee White Way Project Launched. For the purpose of considering ways and means for replacing the present antiquated street lighting system now in use on Lewis street, the most beautiful avenue in the city, with a cluster light scheme, a meeting of all the property owners on that street from the bridge to Shakopee avenue on the hill was held at the city hall last evening. The meeting was largely attended by the property owners along the street and much genuine interest and enthusiasm was manifested in the movement.
Eagle Scoutship To Be Conferred On Richard Schaefer. Next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Wayzata high school, Richard Schaefer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Schaefer, will have the title and honor of Eagle Scout conferred upon him. Richard is the second Shakopee boy to receive this high title in scouting. Ben Scherkenbach was the first to be given the honor…
Deputy Schroeder Has Completed Aircraft Warning Organization. W. B. Schroeder, deputy sheriff of Scott county, who was recently appointed chief warden of the Aircraft Warning Service for this county by the Department of Military and Naval Affairs, has recently completed the organization in and for the County of Scott…
Shakopee Fire Laddies Seeking Room Facilities
Due to the fact that the Shakopee Fire Department is sponsoring the State Firemen’s convention, to be staged in Shakopee in June, they are casting about with the view of listing all the room accommodations possible. They are allowing one dollar per person per day for three days.
They ask that anyone who has or may have room facilities to let for the occasion to please get in touch with any one of the committee, consisting of Butz Pass, phone 487; C. T. Jasper, phone 217; George Jasper, phone 238, or Christy Rein.
Music pupils of Sister M. Johanna gave a very enjoyable recital at St. Mark’s hall, Wednesday afternoon, for the parents and relatives of the students, and the pupils of St. Mark’s school.
U. S. Navy to Train Skilled Labor At The N. Y. A. Shakopee Center. The Argus-Tribune is told that plans are well under way by the government at Washington to transfer the National Youth Administration camp, located immediately east of Shakopee’s municipal limits over to the United States navy who will use it to train machinists and give them the necessary skilled touch…
Mrs. A. E. Boppel is Awarded Scholarship
The November issue of The Northwestern Druggist, carried a very fine article on “Pharmacy,” written by Mrs. A. E. Boppel, pharmacist at the local Rexall Drug store.
This week, Mrs. Boppel received a letter from the College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, informing her that for this contribution she had been awarded a scholarship to the Sixth Pharmaceutical Institute, which will be held in the Center, Feb. 16, 17, 18 for continuation study…
The inmates of the State Reformatory for Women were entertained at a Valentine dancing party in the institution, Saturday evening. Mrs. M. T. Jamieson, sister-in-law of Miss Estelle Jamieson, superintendent at the Reformatory, and four lady friends of Minneapolis, furnished music for the dance, and a very delightful evening was spent.
Carl Rosenvold Becomes Cambridge Exchange Head. Carl Rosenvold for the past six years maintenance man for the Shakopee exchange of the Northwestern Bell Telephone company, has become manager of the Cambridge exchange for the same company, it was disclosed this week…
Shak-O-Hi News. Mass production of Valentines has been going on in the art room. So many paper napkins were borrowed from the kitchen that our cooks finally demanded some of the finished products.
Robert Wampach, son of Mrs. Mary Wampach, of this city, who resigned his position at the Rahr Malting plant several weeks ago to enlist in the navy, left Tuesday of last week to enter upon his new duties and is now stationed at Great Lakes Training Station.
Petition Asks for Audit of Jackson School Accounts. At the request of ten freeholders who petitioned the state public examiner, a representative of that office is now auditing the books and records of Jackson School District No. 7…
Gun Club Withdraws Eagle Creek Petition. Withdrawal of the petition of the Twin City Hopkins Gun Club for a special use permit to erect a range for skeet and trap shooting, contemplating the use of shot guns only, and the construction of a club house, resulted following a public hearing held at the Eagle Creek Township Hall at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 25…
Council Supports Chamber’s Urging Of Merger Of Two R.R. In City. Approved by the Common Council of the City of Shakopee in official session Tuesday night of this week, January 31, prior to the committee of the whole meeting jointly with the Commissioners of the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission, was Resolution No. 155 supporting the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce’s urging of the merger between the Northwestern Railway and the Milwaukee Road…
‘Rash’ Of Auto Vandalism In City Over Past Weekend
Five instances of vandalism to autos were reported to Shakopee police over the past weekend, one being the Shakopee Senior High School parking lot on Tenth Avenue, one on Shakopee Avenue, and three other incidents on West Third.
Reported at the high school was the placing of nails under an auto tire at front and back, so that they would be picked up whether the car moved forward or backward. This incident occurred last Saturday night during the Annual Sweetheart dance being held at the school’s gymnasium.
On Shakopee Avenue, over the past weekend, the left front and rear windows of an auto were smashed.
The three incidents on West Third also occurred over the past weekend, one with the car windows and a vent glass broken, and in two others, the left car windows smashed.
Nation-wide ‘Plug’ For Shakopee Through Minnesota Gas IDEA Book
Shakopee is featured in a quick “armchair tour” through some of the prime industrial sites in Minnesota.
This “armchair tour” is taken by means of the IDEA book which Minnesota Natural Gas Company introduced to the community last Thursday, February 2, at a noon meeting of the Industrial Division of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce held at the Shakopee House, east edge of Shakopee…
Traffic Signals On First Get ‘Airing’ At Council Monday Night. Need for traffic signal on East and West First and the updating of traffic control at the Holmes Street intersection was discussed at the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Shakopee Monday night of this week with State legislators and Highway Department engineers present to express their views along with hearing those of City officials…
Jaycees Plan Bosses’ Night on February 27. The Shakopee Junior Chamber of Commerce announced plans this week for a banquet leadership training program and party, known as Jaycees Bosses’ night…
Turning the key this week for the last time to one of the oldest family-owned establishments in Shakopee are George A. “Duke” Philipp, owner of Philipp Furniture, and his son, Tom. The history of the business goes back 107 years to 1860, when it was established by the late Henry Philipp, grandfather of the present owner. His son, Anthony Philipp, joined the business in 1872, and took his son, George, into the firm with him in 1922. In 1960, Tom joined his father in business, marking the fourth generation of the Philipp family to be in the firm. The Philipps have recently announced the sale of their building and discontinuance of the furniture business. They will, however, continue to operate the Philipp Funeral Home, which enjoys the same long history of family ownership as did the furniture store…
Noon Siren To Give Way To 6 P.M. ‘Daily Blast’…Announcement that the traditional blowing of the city siren at noon is to be changed to the daily sounding of the siren at six o’clock in the evenings was made this week by Mayor Ray Siebenaler, who said the noon siren had been a traditional part of the city’s activity ever since “I was a teen-age boy.” He reported the change was being made on complaints of citizens who said the noon siren was “distracting.”…
Suspend Scout Paper Drive.
That Shakopee Boy Scout Troop monthly paper drives are to be temporarily suspended until further notice was announced this week.
No salvage paper companies are buying waste paper due to the slow down in the building industry. Twin City buyers notified the Shakopee Scout troop that they have on hand in excess of a six months’ supply of waste paper and will need to use this up before accepting more…
St. Francis moves physical therapy clinic to Shakopee Town Square. St. Francis Regional Medical Center will relocate its physical therapy center from the hospital to Shakopee Town Square, next to the movie theater…
Chrysler executives enjoy snowmobiles during Super Bowl event
Snowmobiling proved to be the most popular event at the Chrysler Corp.’s Super Bowl party held at Canterbury Downs in Shakopee on Jan. 25, according to Ken Busch, co-owner of Snow Sport Supply Co., which supplied the machines and helmets.
More than 350 Chrysler executives participated in the snowmobiling event over a 10-mile course on Canterbury Downs’ property and two adjacent farm properties.
New shoe repair shop is open in Shakopee. Scott Verhey has opened Shakopee Shoe Repair at 116 S. Holmes St…
He’s not a thespian, either
Jerry Poole is no longer acting.
The Shakopee City Council on Feb. 4 agreed to a recommendation by City Administrator Dennis Kraft to delete the word “acting” from Poole’s job title with the city…
G.M.: Canterbury will have ‘92 meet. Terry McWilliams, general manager of Canterbury Downs in Shakopee, said Friday that the track will have a 1992 meet no matter what happens with regard to contract negotiations with horsemen or a lawsuit challenging the legality of off-track betting…
School Board says land for expansion will be needed
Yes, the Shakopee School District would like to use some land behind the high school for expansion purposes.
And no, the district doesn’t expect the city to provide the land as a gift.
Those were two major points emphasized last week during a meeting between the School Board and City Council at the district’s administration building.
A policeman’s plaque. Pat Thielen Moen, daughter of the late Pat Thielen, who was police chief in Shakopee from 1948 to 1978, presented current Chief Tom Steininger with a plaque containing prose titled, “What Are Policemen Made Of?” Thielen’s husband is a police sergeant and their daughter is married to a police officer…
Shuttle service between cities to be dropped. The city of Shakopee will discontinue offering transportation service between the city and Chaska, Chanhassen, and Eden Prairie due to costs…
Otto Derberger, ‘Bus and Liveryman, Shakopee, Minn. I will furnish for funerals in city Hearse, Hacks & Carriages at $2 each. In Country $4. Attend all trains. Apply at Conter House Stable.
Send your friends a Souvenir Spoon of the City of Shakopee, in sterling silver only. H. P. Marx.
To Rent.—The brick house in good repair, north of Mrs. Selcer’s, belonging to Miss Anna Koerner. For particulars enquire at Courier office.
Some people seem to think that the Shakopee pork factory has done Shakopee no good. This is a mistake. The factory, by paying out lots of money for pork, surely brings trade to town, and if the money is not spent here it is not the fault of the pork factory. There must be a screw loose somewhere else.
The sketch of Shakopee by Wm. Hinds of the Argus, just issued, in well written, on fine paper, good print, neat typography, and handsomely illustrated in colors with buildings and maps, with a few good likenesses of citizens, accompanied by biographical sketches. But, while it may not refer too much to the past, territorial and old settler days, it appears to have too little devoted to the present to be of much use as an advertising medium, even had it been published when expected by the Industrial Union, the spring, summer or autumn of 1890. Now however, our enterprises are located, obtained through other sources, and the sketch will better serve as a souvenir than an advertiser.
The only substantial figure in the Argus sketch of the Russ-Desk Jones company building is the Courier horse.
Choice sugarcured smoked Hams and Shoulders at the Packing House. All goods delivered free of charge in the city limits.
House for Sale or Rent in the 1st ward. Chas T. Wampach.
County Attorney Coller’s yearly report shows that in 1891, 39 criminal cases were commenced of which there were 31 convictions, 3 acquittals and 5 dismissals. Total cost of prosecution $479.71, fines and costs collected $479.22. Sentenced to state prison 1, county jail 8, fined 22.
Nat Kline, the old veteran soldier, killed a big wolf on Tuesday night north of Frank Reilly’s farm, among the corn shocks. Mr. Kline was hauling straw from Chewning’s place, when the wolf came within about 20 rods of the sleigh and began playing with a pup they had, and following the pup to the sleigh, when about 15 rods of Kline’s arm shot and struck her, and after running around in the field she dropped. The bounty was paid.
NOTICE to whom it may concern: Anybody detected committing a nuisance in front of my shop in the future, will be prosecuted to the limit of the law. Hubert Wagner.
Miss Hammond’s music class with a few friends held a surprise party and musicale at S. L. Hill’s millinery rooms, Thursday evening. The singing was excellent, refreshments were served and a pleasant and social time enjoyed by all present.
Prof. Raymond of Minneapolis, held a meeting at the Union school house Wednesday evening to make arrangements in regard to forming a singing class here.
In consequence of Messrs Ferguson and Dunham leaving the mill, head miller C. W. Newell has been extremely busy for the past few days. But he’s a worker.
Old Settlers, Henry Hinds has accepted an invitation to speak upon his European trip, at the meeting next Tuesday.
It would be a very good idea if the parents would visit the schools occasionally. It would be an encouragement to teachers and scholars.
An invitation dance will be given on Thursday evening, Feb. 4th at Weiland’s hall, by the Young People’s Social Club. It promises to be a grand affair and well attended.
C. I. Case, our insurance agent, informs us that he intends to remove with his family to California.
Henry Deacon went to Jordan Monday to secure coopers for the shop here. He secured two, making a total of fifteen men now at work. The mill used 1,700 barrels last week, besides sacking a large amount for the want of barrels.
There is a general complaint in the heart of the town over the scarcity of well water. The new well at the mill, which furnishes such an abundance for the condenser, seems to seriously affect the wells along First street. Another argument for the elusive water works system.
Jacob Ries, of the bottling works, has issued an attractive little pamphlet describing the merits of his sparkling and effervescent temperance beverages. Every year Mr. Ries adopts some unique way of advertising his superior goods, and he finds that it pays.
Dr. H. O. Smith is drawing the ribbons over a new trotter.
Owing to a break in the engine boilers the mill shut down for repairs. First street linen will probably next week appear as white as the proverbial driven snow.
Mr. J. Deutch, of St. Paul, has opened a Gent’s Furnishing Store in the vacant half of Mergen’s block.
The “Sketch of Shakopee” is on sale at the post office and Argus office. Mail orders must invariably be accompanied by the price of the book and postage, 56 cents, for no accounts will be opened.
GREAT BANKRUPT SALE!—A large stock of men’s and boy’s clothing, gent’s furnishings, boots and shoes, must be sold at fifty cents on the dollar as soon as possible. Come to Mergens’ building, Holmes street, Shakopee.
There is some “talk” of getting up a dramatic club to present one or two good plays on the home stage. There is no reason why this cannot be done nor doubt as to the success of the venture. Shakopee has long been a peer among surrounding village in regard to “home entertainments” and with such timber as could be gathered up in the town its success would be foregone conclusion.
Storm windows have been ordered for the Union School building. They will doubtless add materially to the comfort of pupils and teacher.
Gustave Ramlow, a contractor and builder in St. Paul, was in this city on Friday last to make arrangements with Herman Schroeder for another large amount of brick to be used in the city buildings.
Every once, or twice, even, in a while a big brown box-car of the H. and D. road adorns the sidewalks on Lewis street. It would seem as though life was too short to allow much time being spent in trudging around such obstructions. A little more care in switching would remedy the nuisance.
John Gentgen is agitating a scheme for introducing here an elaborate bathroom in connection with his barbershop. His plan is to have subscribed $150, which will be payment in advance for baths at the rate of six for one dollar. The bath outfit is to cost about $200. This is a move in the right direction and should meet with the endorsement of all, for if there is any one thing that Shakopee needs more than another it is a convenient system of baths.
On Sunday evening, with the thermometer at ten degrees below zero, it was not a very cheering call that the fire-bell sent out to our volunteer firemen. Never-the-less they responded with a will, only to find a chimney in the brick-veneered dwelling at the corner of Second and Sommerville streets burning out in a modest and harmless manner. Too much cannot be said in regard to false alarms. Everybody is familiar with the story of the young sheperd boy and the wolf. In a town where each is dependant on the other in such an emergency and all feel in duty bound to help when necessary, the privelege of the fire alarm should be used most sparingly and only when actually necessary. We have been very fortunate in this respect in the past. Let us not fall into error in the future.
Mr. Walter Thompson, of St. Paul, has moved to this city, having been engaged as second miller in the mill here.
On Wednesday morning occured the death of Simon Daniel, one of the oldest settlers in Scott Co., at his home on the corner of Fourth and Holmes streets. He had been suffering with a tumor for over a year and succumbed under its effects complicated with the grip.
Miss Ley has resigned her position as bookkeeper in the office of the Minnesota Stove Co.
Mr. Chas. Yost has given up his purpose of learning the mounting trade in the stove foundry.
August Sawyer an employee in the mill, while out hunting on Sunday last, met with the loss of one of his fingers through the accidental discharge of his shot gun.
For Rent—Four nice rooms nicely located, electric lighted. Inquire of S. B. Ferguson.
For Sale:—The J. A. Wilder home and property adjoining. Inquire of Mrs. C. G. Bowdish.
Hard Coal $11.00 per ton, delivered. Interior Lumber Yard.
Sidney Dierberger bought a fine young team of horses last week to be used in connection with his auto livery.
A bunch of the younger social set enjoyed a hike to the bluffs and a wiener roast last Saturday evening.
9c Sale at Bookstaff’s Variety Store NOW ON!
Officer Doody Drops Dead. Last night at five o’clock Chief of Police John J. Doody was seen to fall prostrate as he was entering the City Hall, and when aid reached him he was lying inside the office and against the door unconscious. A hack was summoned, and he was taken home, where he passed away at a quarter before six o’clock. Dr. Fischer, who attended him, found him suffering from an attack of true bulbar palsy, and beyond medical aid. He was 69 years of age, but the picture of robust health and strength, and he had served Shakopee many years as its chief of police, and endeared himself to everyone by his cheery disposition and faithful service. An obituary notice will be published next week. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 from St. Mary’s church, under direction of the C. O. F.
There is a well-defined rumor that Shakopee has won that Woman’s Reformatory, but the announcement cannot be made until the middle of next month, when the choice of the Board of Control will be made public.
The ice harvest is on and John Heller has several teams busy, filling his ice house for next summer’s use.
Mr. Smith reports that a canning outfit is to be ordered for the Canning club work in the spring. The club is open to both boys and girls and it is hoped the young people will be interested in this work. The aim is to teach the methods of canning all kinds of fruits and vegetables in both glass and tin. This work has been successfully carried out in most schools of the state.
High School Notes. A large new gong was installed in the school the first of this week, the old one being too small to be heard in all parts of the building. It is used as a tardy bell and fire alarm.
Destructive Fire
A destructive fire occurred here early last Tuesday morning which consumed the entire general merchandise stock of J. S. Bredahl and the household furniture and personal effects of the proprietor who occupied the rooms above the store. The alarm was turned in at 3 a.m. Owing to the extreme cold weather, work of fighting the fire was rendered difficult, and it was seen at once that the structure and its contents were doomed. It is the belief that the fire was due to a defective electric wire. Mr. Bredahl estimates his loss on stock and personal effects at $8000 with $6500 insurance. Harry Broekhuizen who conducted a shoe repair shop in the rear of the building suffered a loss of $250 on his machinery which was covered by insurance. Mr. Broekhuizen was the first on the scene after the alarm and managed to save all shoes, which were in for repair.
Miss Elizabeth Ries, owner of the building states that her loss is $6500, with $4000 insurance. Her plans, as to rebuilding are not as yet complete. Mr. Broekhuizen will move his machinery in the Beckrich building east of the Gem theatre and will be ready for business by Monday. He requests us to state that all parties having shoes in for repair before the fire may call for same at his new quarters.
Mr. Bredahl is undecided as to his future plans.
The Home Economics club will meet January 18th with Miss Elizabeth Ries. Miss Agnes Peterson, superintendent of the state Bureau of Women and Children, will speak on the subject “The Community’s Duty to its Children”.
The Cadet Band was reorganized Wednesday evening under the leadership of J. H. Stans and will meet for practice twice each week. Bert Feldmann was elected president and August Lebens, treasurer.
FOR SALE. I will sell for cost price all overshoes and rubbers, men’s, boys’ and children’s also women’s and misses’ and various articles. Carl Exner, Shoemaker.
Mrs. Kate Leidgen was granted a divorce Tuesday from John Leidgen, who is now serving a term in Stillwater for attacking her with a knife.
F. M. Painter and family of Elmore have moved into Mrs. James McHale’s house on First street. Mr. Painter is employed by the Omaha road at the freight depot.
Moving Pictures next Wednesday, January 24th, at the Gem theatre for the benefit of St. Rose society. “The House of a Thousand Candles.” Everybody see this interesting photoplay.
The J. M. Spindler family have moved back into their old home on Fourth street.
K. T. Corty is the new superintendent of the Minnesota Stove Works which resumed work Tuesday after a brief shut down while inventory was in progress. Mr. Corty’s family arrived Tuesday from Belleville, Ill., and are stopping at the Pelham hotel.
Joe Koeper’s team broke loose from his milk sled Tuesday and indulged in a run around town with only the front runners attached to them. The sled was badly damaged, but little of the milk was spilled as the box containing the load slipped from the runners when the horses started to run and remained reposing upright in the street with milk cans intact.
FOR RENT—7 room house by March 16; 6 room house by May 1st. Both located on Fourth St. Inquire of Herman Boehmer.
At a regular adjourned meeting of the city council Tuesday evening, J. B. Heller was elected chief of police to succeed the late J. J. Doody. Other candidates for the position were Geo. Huth and Peter Piske. C. A. Rose had no application before the council but received two votes on every ballot cast.
A real estate deal consummated Saturday was the purchase by R. G. Chapman of J. M. Spindler’s farm, comprising ten acres adjoining James E. Dean’s farm. The price was $4,000. A new home, practically built, and a modern chicken coop are already on the place. Mr. Chapman will complete the house at his earliest opportunity and move there to reside.
Chimney Fire. Shakopee firemen had a call to the Frank Hattenberger farm east of here Monday afternoon. A chimney fire in the farm home precipitated the alarm. No damage was reported.
Tire Rationing Plan Expected January 5. A complete rationing plan for tires and rubber products is being outlined by the Office of Price Administration and the Civilian Supply Division, OPM, and is expected to go into effect by Jan. 5. In the meantime, Donald Nelson, priorities director, has extended the new tire sale ban until Jan. 5, 1942…
Car Stolen, Recovered. The Heitzman car stolen on First street here, at 8 o’clock Saturday night, was recovered by the state highway patrol four hours later on Highway 169, between St. Peter and Mankato. Out of gasoline, the car was abandoned at the side of the highway.
Defense Plant Gets Another Government Contract for Army. Bringing the total to 65,000 an additional government contract for 25,000 grates and shakers for army stoves has been received by the Kienzle and Merrick company here, officials disclosed…
Governor Sets Date for Answer on Removal Plea
Governor Harold E. Stassen has set January 5 as the date for the return of the answer to charges, in the removal complaint filed with him against Municipal Judge Peter J. Schwartz, it was announced.
The complaint, signed by Sheriff J. P. Wermerskirchen and Arthur Busse, deputy sheriff, charges Judge Schwartz with malfeasance and nonfeasance, and alleges that he refused to sign search and seizure warrants when presented to him by the sheriff and his deputy.
The American Legion Auxiliary, who made a drive for books at Christmas time, is grateful for the generous response afforded them by the public. Sixty-two books were delivered to the N. Y. A. camp and 34 were given to the Boy Scouts for their delivery.
House Nears Completion. Construction of a six-room home for Joseph L. Link of Jordan, is nearing completion on Sommerville street, between Sixth and Seventh streets. The story and a half frame structure, of modern architectural design, has four rooms downstairs and provision for two upstairs. Mr. Link, it was learned, plans to sell or rent the house.
U. S. Engineers Give Local Defense Plant O.K. for High Rating. The Kienzle and Merrick defense plant here was given a “high rating” by two government engineers who recently inspected the plant, company officials disclosed this week…
Meeting of First Aid School To Be Held Friday Evening, Jan. 9. The first meeting of the First Aid school, scheduled to be held Thursday evening, Jan. 8, has been postponed to Friday evening, Jan. 9. The meeting will be held in Shakopee high school at eight o’clock and promises to be of vital interest to all participating in the work…
Delegation of Marystown Citizens Met With the County Board Monday. A delegation of Marystown citizens appeared before the Scott county board Tuesday morning to make a request for further consideration of County Highway No. 5. The specific request was for the completion of about one and one-half miles to connect with Highway No. 14…
To Show Canoe Trip Films at Presbyterian Church. Under the sponsorship of the Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid the motion pictures of the canoe trip John Kline and Robert Miller took to Hudson Bay will be shown at the Presbyterian church here at eight o’clock tonight…
Starts New Year With Fire.—Damage $250
An early morning fire in the Kohler confectionery here on New Year’s day resulted in damages estimated at $250.
According to Conrad Kohler, owner, who was awakened by the smoke at 7 a.m., the fire was caused by a faulty chimney.
Prompt action of the Shakopee Fire department prevented what could easily have been a more devastating blaze. Wall cabinets and ceiling in a kitchen in the store, suffered greatest damage. Smoke and water damage was slight, it was said…
Shakopee’s Oldest House Threatened by Night Fire
The Manaige home, Shakopee’s oldest residence, in East Shakopee, was threatened by a chimney fire early Monday night.
Fortunately no damage resulted despite a strong wind. Firemen, summoned to the scene, checked the threat promptly.
Destruction of the house would have meant the passing of the city’s oldest landmark. The house was built by Oliver Faribault, pioneer settler, in 1844.
Aliens Must Surrender Radios, Cameras To Law
Sheriffs and municipal police officers received instructions this week regarding enemy aliens possessing radio transmitters, short-wave radio sets, and cameras.
With the instruction was the order which stipulates: “An alien enemy who shall have in his possession any radio transmitting set, short wave radio receiving set or camera shall … deliver such set or camera to the local police authorities of the community in which he resides, at the place designated by such local police authorities. In each case the police authorities shall issue a receipt to the alien, suitably describing the set or camera. Local police authorities will return and release any camera upon production of the letter of the United States attorney permitting the alien enemy to possess such cameras.”
Sheriff Wermerskirchen has set January 17 as the deadline for Scott county.
Judge J. J. Moriarty To Head Battle Against Polio in Scott County. Judge J. J. Moriarty will head the Scott county battle against infantile paralysis it was announced today by Arthur D. Reynolds, state chairman of the Committee for the Celebration of the President’s Birthday…
135 Enrolled for First Aid Work. With 135 Shakopee men and women registered for the 10-week course in first aid, it has become necessary to conduct the classes four nights each week, Red Cross officials, sponsors of the course, announced this week…
Shakopee Subscribes $798 in Red Cross Fund Drive. Shakopee subscribed a total of $798.89 in the recent countywide Red Cross war fund drive, Dr. W. A. Pomije, local drive chairman, disclosed this week…
County Air Raid Head Appointed
The task of organizing a Scott county air-raid warning system, under the Civilian Defense program, is now in progress, W. B. Schroeder, newly appointed chief warden of the Aircraft Warning service for the county, announced this week.
Schroeder, full-time deputy sheriff, was appointed to the civilian defense post Sunday by W. R. Poehler, St. Paul, aide to the state adjutant general, in charge of the Aircraft Warning service…
Becomes Sole Owner of Rock Spring Cafe Here
Leonard Ayd announced this week that he has become the sole owner of the Rock Spring cafe and will continue to operate the business under his personal management.
The transaction in which Mr. Ayd bought the interests of his former partner, George Kellogg, was completed late last week. Mr. Kellogg’s plans for the future were not disclosed…
Shak O Hi News
Last week during assembly Mr. Metcalf announced to the students the advantages of having a paper drive, both to our school and for our country. The students wholeheartedly agreed to give their utmost cooperation in undertaking this patriotic drive.
Next Monday and Tuesday morning the students are to bring their paper to school – it is hoped that each student might bring about 100 pounds. The instructions about the kinds of paper acceptable, and the method of packing it are posted on the bulletin board.
If it hoped that we can raise enough money, through this method to purchase jackets for our outstanding basketball team. If there is a remainder it will go toward buying a new screen for our movies.
Eagle Creek Twp. Million, Quarter Dollars ‘Richer’. Eagle Creek Township Building Inspector Gene Hartaus in his annual report to the Eagle Creek Town Board stated “this is a record breaking year as the 1966 report indicates more than a quarter-million dollar gain from industrial and commercial property values, and almost a million gain in residential real estate value.”…
Faulty chimney was considered the cause of the blaze at 11:45 a.m. last Sunday, January 8, at the woodworking shop of Pat O’Connor, Shakopee builder, located in the O’Connor building between Mary Louise Hair Fashions and Beek King of Pizza, that called Shakopee firemen out in the height of the weekend blizzard. Considerable damage resulted from the burned out rafters, with the pizza parlor having considerable smoke damage. Firemen were successful in preventing the spread of the blaze and were given high praise by O’Connor for their quick response and efforts. It is reported a workman was in the building at the time the blaze broke out, and notified O’Connor who resided in the apartments upstairs in the building. Considerable used lumber stored in the rear storage area of the workshop was carried out to prevent spread of the flames. Shakopee firemen were at the scene for about two hours. The O’Connor building is located at West First and Fuller.
Beer Party Proves Costly To Group of Area Minors. Shakopee police officer John DuBois and Terry McGovern broke up a beer party at the Valley Haven Mobile Park, in East Shakopee about 12:45 early last Sunday morning, January 8, with seven boys and two girls apprehended, 3 of the boys being juveniles. The six others appeared in Municipal Court before Judge Isla Lindmeyer on Tuesday of this week and were fined. All are from the Shakopee area.
City Council Affirms $32,500 Appraisal of Old Flour Mill Site. Approved was a resolution by the Common Council of the City of Shakopee affirming the commissioners’ appraisal of the old flour mill property, located on North Lewis, just behind Montgomery-Ward, the figure being $35,200.
Utilities Request For City Land Use Prompts Meeting With Council Jan. 31. Request by the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission of the Common Council of the City of Shakopee to use the north five acres of a city-owned tract at Fourth and Naumkeag, the present East Fourth Avenue ball park with possible negotiation for the adjacent Halver property, has prompted a meeting for Tuesday, January 31, to be a conference between members of the Public Utilities Commission and the City council…
New Elementary School Work Progresses Despite Blustery ‘Deep Freeze’. Construction of the new Edward and Grace Sweeney Elementary School, despite the swirling snows and howling winds of the past two weeks is coming along “very well”, according to Foreman Gene Henry of Keller Construction Co. of Winona with the August of this year completion date expected to be met…
Dr. Paul Nevin Heads State Dental Group. Dr. Paul F. Nevin, dentist of Shakopee with offices at First and Sommerville, was elected president of the Minnesota Academy of Practice Administration for the year 1967.
Seminary Shop Seeks Articles For Selling. The “This and That Shop” in the former retreat house at Highway 212 between Shakopee and Chaska, is seeking clothing and other articles that can be sold.
Blizzards Hit Shakopee In ‘Double Dose’ Fury
Shakopee area got the “double whammy” with another blizzard roaring in with wind velocities generally ranging from 25 to 60 miles per hour late Monday afternoon of this week, after shoveling out the previous one on the weekend of January 6 and 7 had just been added to the pages of history.
Aftermath of the blizzard the first of this week, that resulted in area schools being called off about 1:30 p.m. Monday and snow days observed on Tuesday and classes resumed yesterday, Wednesday, was the frustrations of the intense cold faced by motorists and ice fishermen alike, with yesterday’s temperature record at 30 below in the early morning and the “wind-chill” reading of 60 below zero.
Expect To Occupy New Church on Easter. The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Shakopee expect to worship in its new edifice, located at the end of Shakopee Avenue on Scott County Road No. 17 (Spring Lake Road), on Easter Sunday, March 26, if new pews are installed by this time…
First January Thunderstorm In 58 Years Hits! First January thunderstorm in 58 years, since 1909, hit the Twin Cities and Shakopee area Tuesday of this week and gave harried moments both to motorists and utilities line maintenance men…
Shakopee’s Royalty To Be Featured Models At Rosary Style Show Feb. 4. Shakopee’s royalty will be among the featured models at the Annual Luncheon and Style Show, sponsored by St. Mary’s Society to begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4, in St. Mary’s Hall…
DuBois leaves force but is not retiring
John DuBois said he had “no burning desire to be a cop” when he was recruited for the Shakopee Police Department 29 years ago by Pat Thielen, who was chief at the time.
“But after I got into it, I loved it,” said DuBois. “I liked the excitement about it, the chase of the hunt, so to speak.”
DuBois, the department’s deputy chief, retires from the force today, but he’s quick to add, “I’m not really retiring. I just feel it’s time to move on to something else. I’m looking forward to being in the private sector.”…
County gets museum proposal from Stans. A proposal in which a museum containing memorabilia from the life of Maurice Stans, the Shakopee native who served in two presidential administrations, would be built by Stans and maintained by a local government in exchange for space in the facility, has resurfaced at the county level after being rejected by the city two years ago…
McWilliams named Canterbury’s GM. Canterbury Downs’ Acting General Manager Terry McWilliams was promoted to general manager of the Shakopee track on Jan. 2…
Downtown Committee dissolved. The Downtown Committee, a subcommittee of the Community Development Commission (CDC) established in the 1980s to investigate options for redevelopment, will be dissolved following action by the Shakopee City Council Jan. 7. The CDC recommended that the committee be merged with the CDC…
Poole new deputy chef. Police Sgt. Jerry Poole, a 16-year veteran of the department, was appointed acting deputy chief by the Shakopee City Council Jan. 7. Poole will replace John DuBois, who retired earlier this month.
Familiar name in auto business to open dealership. A well-known name in car dealerships has moved into the former Dan Routson Motors at 1206 First Ave. in Shakopee.
Paul Walser and Mark Saliterman are busy remodeling the former Routson dealership’s showroom and have already filled its parking lot with vehicles preparing for Shakopee Chevrolet & Oldsmobile’s opening Feb. 1…
Group propose fund raising for track, football field
Although members of the Shakopee School Board are encouraging a citizen-formed Athletic Facilities Committee in its effort to raise funds for a new football/track complex at the high school, they are asking for more information and time.
The committee, consisting of community members and district staff, is proposing an initial fundraising project with a goal of $400,000. According to Bob Loonan, committee co-chair, the funds would be used for site preparation, a nine- or 10-lane all-weather track and new football field.
The committee would like to seek donations from corporations, civic groups, foundations and individuals, according to Loonan, who appeared before the School Board Monday. He indicated that the committee was waiting for board approval to go ahead with the project…
Super Booked. Of the 400 hotel/motel rooms in Scott and Carver counties, only 10 – count ‘em – 10 were available as of Tuesday for Super Bowl stragglers this weekend. And by the time readers see this story those 10 probably will have vanished as well…
Cities join forces to promote county for new, expanding businesses
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Scott County as an attractive location for new and expanding businesses has recently been launched. Barry Stock, assistant administrator for the city of Shakopee, is chairman of the organization.
The group, known as the Scott County Economic Development Coalition (SCEDC), has joined the cities of Shakopee, Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, and Savage to spearhead economic development efforts countywide…
By David Schleper
According to Daniel M. Storer’s diary:
“The night watchman got shot at in the night. He saw a couple of fellows in an alley, and he called to them to halt, and they shot at him and ran. The ball went through his hat.”
(From The Diary of Daniel M. Storer from 1849 to 1905: A Pioneer Builder and Merchant in Shakopee, Minnesota by Shakopee Heritage Society, 2003, p. 197.)
By David Schleper
Professor Thomas Tristram and his bride, Theresa, came to town in the late summer of 1878. He had been in Bloomington, and moved to work in Shakopee. He was one of the most popular teachers in the public school during the year, and was re-employed for the coming year of 1879. The professor and his new pretty wife, Theresa Pearle Tristram, were very popular socially and much sought after.
But then the rumors started. “I told you so!” said one person in Shakopee. “I knew something was wrong!” said another.
And immediately, the professor left town and returned to Ireland.
The Argus newspaper on August 7, 1879 started to investigate. The Argus noted that Reverend William R. Powell had received a letter from Annie Tristram, who claimed that she was the professor’s wife. The letter noted that she had not heard from the professor since 1876 and expressed concern as “he was one of the kindest of husbands…”
Thomas Tristram was born in Ireland in 1843. At the age of 17, he married a lady six years his senior, Annie. Thomas claimed that he had been drunk before the ceremony and kept intoxicated during the service. (Good excuse!) He also claimed that his wife was unchaste before the wedding, and since then had been repeatedly broken her marriage vows. They had four children.
Thomas was not happy, and he escaped by immigrating to the United States…without his wife or his four children.
In the United States, he enlisted as a private in the army for five years at Fort Snelling. While in St. Paul, he met Theresa Pearle and after two years of engagement, they were married in Minneapolis on September 16, 1876.
About two weeks ago, Reverend William R. Powell received a letter from Dr. Knickerbacker of Minneapolis. He included a letter that was sent from Ireland by Annie Tristram, who explained that she had been waiting patiently and trusting in God. She explained that she had been waiting the last three years, taking care of the children, and had been struggling. She heard that Thomas Tristram was in Shakopee, and she needed to find out more.
Upon being confronted with the letter, Thomas Tristram confessed, and then quietly and rapidly left to rejoin his wife in Ireland.
The second wife, Theresa Pearle Tristram, was left to pick up the pieces. According to the Argus, Theresa was “terribly wronged, yet she trusts the man who so wronged her. She has forgiven him…” and refused to prosecute.
Thomas Tristram was a villain, a rascal, and a man deserving to spend his remaining years in prison. In the newspaper, the Argus noted that frail, pretty and innocent Theresa, with her broken heart, was thrown upon the cold, heartless world.
(Some information from Argus, August 7, 1879; and The Shakopee Story by Julius A. Coller © 1960 by North Star Pictures, Inc.)
By David Schleper
In September, three men, clad in linen dusters, drew up their beautiful horses in front of John Dean’s blacksmith shop to have them shod.
As the story goes, according to The Shakopee Story by Julius Coller II, the horses were shod backwards; such a request would not have greatly surprised Dean or his helper, who took the men for dudes from Lake Minnetonka. (Lake Minnetonka was a favorite resort for the wealthy and near wealthy Easterners.)
When leaving, the leader tipped the blacksmith very liberally. Because of this, John Dean generally believed that this man was Jesse James.
In any event, it was quite certain that the men were members of the James-Younger gang who a few days later attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield. In the street battle, the gang was driven from the town after murdering Joseph Heywood, the acting cashier of the bank.
Luckily, they did not attack the people of Shakopee!
(Some information from The Shakopee Story by Julius Coller, II, copyright 1960.)
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