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Book Title: An Illustrated History Of Nobles County

CHAPTER XIV.

WORTHINGTON-1890-1908.



  The growth of Worthington during its early history was slow but continuous. At

the annual elections each year a larger vote was polled than on the previous

year. Every five years the census showed an increase in population. In 1875 the

population had been 419; in 1880, 636; in 1885, 997. When the census of 1890 was

taken the number of inhabitants had increased to 1,164, a gain of 167 over that

of five years previous and 528 over that of ten years before. From the time of

the grasshopper visitation the village had been prosperous. From 1880 to 1890

there had been no boom, but a substantial gain in all branches of business was

noticed. The town had advanced from a frontier village of the shack and shanty

period to a well built, handsome and prosperous community.



  Three hundred six votes were cast at the annual election of 1890. Sentiment

had turned back to the license idea of regulating the liquor traffic, and the

license party carried the day by 33 majority. That party also elected its

village-ticket. The vote:



  For license, 164; against license, 131.



  President-Daniel Shell (for), 163; C. P. Shepard (ag), 138.



  Trustees-Frank Glasgow (for), 173; C. J. Samuelson (for), 156; C. W. Smith

(for), 163; J. W. Crigler (ag), 131; Gust Swanberg (ag), 136; Frank Hansberger

(ag), 139.



  Recorder-Frank Lewis (for), 157; M. A. Nichols (ag), 143.



  Treasurer-A. L. Johnson, 282.



  Assessor-J. A. Town (for), 157; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 141.



  Justice [1] -L. B. Bennett (for), 163; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 136.



  Constable-David Anderson, 300. [2]



  A system of water works was installed by the city in 1891. The question of

issuing bonds to the, amount of $15,000 for the purpose was decided in the

affirmative by a vote of 237 to 52 at the annual election in March. The contract

for putting in the system was let to Harrison & Hawley on June 10, 1891, on a

bid of $14,700, and the system was completed late in the year. R. B. Plotts was

inspector of construction. The total cost of the plant and system was

$17,549.22. [3]



  The license party was victorious at the polls again in 1891, carrying the day

by 7 majority. Three hundred nine votes were polled. The vote:



  For license, 150; against license, 143.



  President-Daniel Shell (for), 168; C. P. Shepard (ag), 138.



  Trustees-Frank Glasgow (for), 164; J. P. Moulton (for), 170; Aug. Falk (for),

158; O. G. Grundsten (ag), 144; R. S. Hurd (ag), 136; M. A. Nichols (ag), 143.



  Recorder-Frank Lewis (for), 160; E. F. Buchan (ag), 142.



  Treasurer-A. L. Johnson, 307.



  Assessor-E. W. Goff (for), 157; L. B. Bennett (ag), 151.



  Justice (one year)-C. W. Hildreth (for), 153; Jonathan Gordon (ag), 143.



  Justice (two years)-W. M. Bear [4] (for), 160; L. B. Bennett (ag), 144.



  Constable-H. W. Fuqua (for), 151; B. G. Lagrange (ag), 147. [5]



  One of the most progressive years in the town's history was 1892. Nobles

county's land values were rising, real estate transfers were numerous, and

settlers came into the country by hundreds. The population of the village

increased wonderfully, and many new business enterprises were started. So great

was the influx of settlers that residence houses became scarce, and the town

could not take care of all that came. Every available living room in the city

was utilized. [6] The sound of the hammer, the rush of the plane and the grind

of the saw were heard in the streets, and new structures went up in all

directions. The improvements for the year amounted to over $100,000, the largest

expenditure ever made in a single year up to that time. With the exception of

$3,000 the expenditure was all of a private character. Among the improvements

were the brick store buildings of H. E. Torrance, $12,000; Geo. W. Wilson,

$7,000; and W. I. Humiston & Co., $4,500; and the water works building, erected

at a cost of $3,000.



  The vote at the annual village election that year was 352, a gain of 43 over

the preceding year, and the largest vote that had yet been cast. License carried

by 46 majority. The vote in detail:



  For license, 191; against license, 145.



  President-H. E. Torrance, 344.



  Trustees-E. W. Goff, 341; F. R. Durfee (for), 171; Fred L. Humiston (for),

183; Gust Swanberg (ag), 174; R. W. Moberly (ag), 157.



  Recorder--E. E. Warren (for), 190; H. M. Palm (ag), 152.



  Treasurer-M. P. Mann, 345.



  Assessor-O. G. Grundsten, 343. [7]



  During the first half of 1893 the prosperous times continued; then came the

memorable panic and the resultant hard times period, and the village was at a

standstill for several years. One of the banks closed its doors; business was

for a time paralyzed; the town was without life. Before the panic came, it had

been decided to install an electric lighting system. On July 10 the question of

issuing $8,000 bonds for that purpose was submitted to the voters at a special

election. The matter was affirmatively decided by a vote of 202 to 24, but the

bonds could not be disposed of, and it was two years later before the plant was

put in.



  Three hundred ninety-one votes were cast in 1893. License was carried by 22

majority, and the whole license ticket, with the exception of the nominee for

constable, was elected. The vote:



  For license, 198; against license, 176.



  President-Daniel Shell (for), 236; A. Rakestraw (ag), 154.



  Trustees-E. C. Pannell (for), 237; David Anderson (for), 235; Jas. Manning

(for), 216; Gust Swanberg (ag), 177; W. W. Loveless (ag), 140; R. W. Moberly

(ag), 149.



  Recorder-A. L. Johnson (for), 232; H. M. Palm (ag), 157.



  Treasurer-M. P. Mann, 289.



  Assessor-L. B. Bennett (for), 226; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 150.



  Justices-C. W. Hildreth, 380; L. B. Bennett (for), 226; R. W. Moberly (ag), 161.



  Constable-H. M. Twitchell (for), 158; H. W. Fuqua (ag), 221. [8]



  Worthington has been miraculously free from destructive fire losses, due

largely, in recent years, to its excellent fire department. On only a few

occassions [sic] has serious loss been encountered from the fiery element. One

of the most destructive blazes occurred early on the morning of June 30, 1894.

The fire was discovered about three o'clock in the rear of two frame store

buildings on Tenth street, between Second and Third avenues, occupied by Blair &

Co., shoe and harness dealers, and W. S. Lewis, grocer. When discovered, the

fire had a good start, but within one hour after the alarm was given, it was

under control, and half an hour later it was out. Both buildings were destroyed,

and both stocks of goods were consumed. On November 12, of the same year, Blair

& Co., was again burned out in a new location. The latter fire was caused by the

falling of a lamp.



  License carried by 92 majority in 1894, and the following officers were

elected: [9] President, Daniel Shell; trustees, E. C. Pannell, David Anderson

and Frank Glasgow; recorder, A. L. Johnson; treasurer, A. H. Palm; assessor; R.

B, Plotts; street commissioner, [10] B. F. Thurber.



  The gain in population from 1890 to 1895 was 753, and in the last named year

the census showed a population of 1917. Worthington was again the metropolis of

the southwestern corner of the state. [11] One of the events of 1895 was the

installation of an electric lighting plant by the village. At a special election

held June 11 the matter was submitted to the voters. On the first proposition

submitted,, that the village put in an electric lighting plant at a cost of not

more than $15,000, the vote was 201 in favor to 79 against. On the second

proposition, that the village issue bonds not to exceed $15,000 for the purpose

of putting in the plant, the vote was 197 in favor to 87 against. The contract

for the system was let in September to Clausen & Bonwell, of St. Paul,

representing the General Electric company, of Chicago, on a bid of $8,099. The

contract for the engines and boilers was let to Sioux City Engine & Iron Works

on a bid of $5,095. The system was completed that fall, and the lights were

turned on for the first time December 10. The plant started with a patronage of

300 lights.



  The election of 1895 was a complete victory for the against license party.

License was defeated by 35 majority, and, with the exception of nominees for one

trustee, one justice of the peace and constable, all the temperance nominees

were elected. Four hundred seventy-six votes were cast. The vote:



  For license, 219; against license, 254.



  President-Daniel Shell (for), 231; C. J. Smallwood (ag), 245.



  Trustees-David Anderson (for), 247; Azom Forbes (for), 236; E. C. Pannell

(for), 234; H. M. Palm (ag), 238; G. R. Curran (ag), 237; Marvin Hammond (ag), 231.



  Recorder-C. M. Crandall (for), 214; Gust Swanberg (ag), 260.



  Treasurer-A. L. Johnson (for), 233; A. H. Palm (ag), 242.



  Justices-C. M. Cory (for), 247; L. B. Bennett (for), 208; C. W. Hildreth (ag),

257; J. B. Green (ag), 225.



  Street Commissioner-R. E. Covey (for), 169; B. F. Thurber (ag), 305.



  Assessor-R. B. Plotts (for), 231; W. H. Buchan (ag), 242.



  Constable-Gilbert Anderson (for), 238; H. W, Fuqua (ag), 232. [12]



  Worthington was visited by a hard wind storm on the night of May 11, 1896,

when several houses and other buildings were partially destroyed. The worst

damage was done in Clary's addition. Roofs were torn off, buildings blown from

their foundations, and considerable loss sustained. No one was killed, and only

one person, Wm. Guise's child, was injured, and that not seriously.



  The license people regained control of the city government in 1896, carrying

the "question" by 61 votes and electing all except one member of their ticket.

Four hundred sixty-three votes were cast. The result:



  For license, 260; against license, 199.



  President-Azom Forbes [13] (for), 277; W. W. Loveless (ag), 181.



  Trustees-E. C. Pannell (for), 280; Frank Glasgow (for), 275; O. G. Grundsten

(for), 260; H. N. Douglas (ag), 199; E. F. Buchan (ag), 179; J. D. Matteson 

(ag), 191.



  Recorder-C. H. Sibley [14] (for), 279; P. G. Johnson (ag), 178.



  Treasurer-H. E. Torrance [for), 263; A. H. Palm (ag), 199.



  Street Commissioner-Robert Free (for), 228; B. F. Thurber (ag), 232.



  Assessor-E. W. Goff (for), 256; J. H. Maxwell (ag), 200. [15]



  There was a falling off in the vote in 1897, 399 being the highest number cast

for any one office. With the exception of two minor offices, the license party

elected its ticket. The vote:



  For license, 204; against license, 189.



  President-Frank Glasgow (for), 213; H. M. Palm (ag), 186.



  Trustees-A. N. Douglas (for), 215; R. B. Beeson (for), 215; O. G. Grundsten

(for), 206; E. A. Tripp (ag), 189; S. Kindlund (ag), 181; J. D. Matteson (ag), 182.



  Recorder-E. K. Smith (for), 220; W. W. Loveless (ag), 176.



  Treasurer-H. E. Torrance (for), 213; Jas. S. Ramage (ag), 182.



  Street Commissioner-R. P. Free [16] (for), 213; B. F. Thurber (ag), 183.



  Assessor-E. W. Goff (for), 230; L. B. Bennett (ag), 167.



  Justices-C. H. Schechter (for), 212; B. W. Lyon (for), 189; J. H. Maxwell

(ag), 178; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 208.



  Constable-E. C. Dana (for), 214; H. W. Fuqua (ag), 177. [17]



  Four hundred thirty votes were cast in 1898. License carried by 24 majority,

and nearly the whole license ticket was elected. The vote:



  For license, 215; against license, 209.



  President-Frank Glasgow (for), 237; H. M. Palm (ag), 193.



  Trustees-Walter Aagaard (for), 226; W. E. Madison (for), 238; E. K. Smith

(for), 212; Otis Bigelow (ag), 208; Gust Swanberg (ag), 209; J. D. Matteson

(ag), 195.



  Recorder-T. D. Palmer (for), 234; H. Hawley (ag), 194.



  Treasurer-E. C. Pannell (for), 247; S. Kindlund (ag), 183.



  Street Commissioner-C. H. Alford (for), 204; B. F. Thurber (ag), 224.



  Assessor-R. B. Plotts (for), 176; E. W. Goff (ag), 251. [18]



  Again was the license party successful in 1899 by a small majority. All its

nominees were elected with the exception of the one for recorder. Four hundred

fifty-seven votes were polled. The result:



  For license, 230; against license, 220; no license, 3.



  President-E. C. Pannell (for), 250; A. N. Douglas (ag), 206.



  Trustees-W. E. Madison (for), 251; Walter Aagaard (for), 243; J. N. Gould

(for), 248; Peter Thompson (ag), 212; H. M. Palm (ag), 203; Jas. Mackay (ag), 204.



  Recorder-C. M. Cory (for), 222; E. W. Goff (ag), 232.



  Treasurer-Aug. Palm (for), 229; C. L. Peterson (ag), 227.



  Street Commissioner-C. H. Alford (for), 238; B. F. Thurber (ag), 219.



  Justices-F. A. Stevens (for), 238; H. S. Hobson (for), 238; A. E. Tuttle (ag),

196; C. W. Hildreth (ag), 222.



  Constable-S. A. Roshon (for), 251; H. W. Fuqua (ag), 204. [19]



  The decade from 1890 to 1900 was one of advancement. Despite the few years of

hard times, the growth was marvelous. Land values rose several hundred per cent

during the decade, and thousands of new settlers came to Nobles county. The

effect on Worthington was a healthy growth in all lines of business. New

enterprises came into existence, and prosperity abounded. The census of 1900

gave the village a population of 2,386, an increase of 1,222, or over one

hundred per cent, in ten years. During the last half of this ten year period the

increase was 469. [20]



  Out of 456 votes cast in 1900 license carried by a small majority. Two members

of the council and treasurer went to the temperance party; the license party was

otherwise successful in electing its ticket. The vote:



  For license, 232; against license, 220. [21]



  President-E. C. Pannell (for), 230; Gust Swanberg (ag), 223.



  Trustees-W. E. Madison (for), 225; J. N. Gould (for), 226; Walter Aagaard

(for), 220; H. N. Douglas (ag), 230; David Anderson (ag), 223; E. W. Goff (ag),
234.



  Recorder-John Boberg (for), 237; Geo. D. Palm (ag), 217.



  Treasurer-B. F. Pepple (for), 218; C. L. Peterson (ag), 238.



  Street Commissioner-Pat O'Connor (for), 251; B. F. Thurber (ag), 200.



  Assessor-J. J. Kendlen (for), 254; J. P. Tail  (ag), 198. [22]



  The village election of 1901 brought out 500 votes, the largest that had up to

that time been polled in the village, and the largest in the history of the

village up to the election of 1907. License caried [sic] by 34 votes, and the

whole license ticket, with the exception of president of the council, was

elected. The vote:



  For license, 265; against license, 231.



  President-J. R. Conway (for), 216; H. N. Douglas, (ag), 282.



  Trustees-W. E. Madison (for), 302; W. B. Hibbard (for), 273; John Boberg

(for), 310; John Ramage (ag), 198; Adolph Amondson (ag), 219; G. M. Walker (ag),

188.



  Recorder-F. M. Hickman (for), 285; Loren Clark (ag), 215.



  Treasurer-Merle Hurlbert (for), 288; H. Hawley (ag), 212.



  Street Commissioner-Pat O'Connor, 491.



  Assessor-J. J. Kendlen (for), 314; W. E. Stoutemyer (ag), 182.



  Justices-Gilbert Anderson (for), 286; F. A. Stevens [23] (for), 300; J. P.

Vail (ag), 194; J. H. Scott (ag), 213.



  Constable-S. A. Roshon (for), 287; David Bergstresser (ag), 208. [24]



  Municipal politics were conducted on slightly different lines in 1902. An

effort was made to have both parties unite on a ticket and do away with the

bitter campaigning that had characterized former elections. With this in view a

citizens' caucus was held, participated in by the no license party and some of

the opposition, and a full ticket was put in nomination. The license party then

put up a ticket, endorsing many of the nominees on the citizens' ticket, and was

successful in electing two of the nominees. The total vote was 465, and license

caried by 53. The vote:



  For license, 256; against license, 203.



  President-Frank Glasgow (for), 214; H. M. Palm (cit), 251.



  Trustees-Walter Aagaard (for), 212; E. A. Tripp (cit), 265; J. N. Gould, 453;

A. R. Albertus, 430.



  Recorder-J. M.  Messer, 454.



  Treasurer-Merle Hurlbert (for), 233; Loren Clark (cit), 231.



  Street Commissioner-Pat O'Connor (for), 267; B. P. Thurber (cit), 192.



  Assessor-J. J. Kendlen, 444. [25]



  For several years prior to 1903 Worthington had witnessed very prosperous

times. Crops had been good, and the result was lively business in the county

seat town. Then came three years of partial crop failures due to heavy rains,

and during that time business was at a standstill. No building improvements were

made; no new business enterprises started; there was a falling off in

population. The village was visited by a flood on Friday, Sept. 11, 1903, and

considerable damage resulted. It was due to an abnormal rainfall that almost

took the form of a cloudburst. Okabena lake overflowed, and every low part of

town was covered with water. The Rock Island railroad was completely covered

along its whole course through the city. Many houses were filled with water,

sidewalks floated away, basements and cellars were filled, and much livestock

was lost. Many of the streets were navigated in boats, and rescue parties worked

all night rescuing people who were in danger from the flood. Thousands of

dollars were lost as a result of the disaster.



  For the first time in several years the no license party was successful in

voting out the saloons. The majority was an extraordinarily large one—68. Three

tickets were in the field, one of them, however, being made up almost entirely

of the nominees of the other two. The citizens' party, which had its origin the

year before, placed a complete ticket in the field, and the no license party did

the same. The license caucus was held, but adjourned without naming a ticket.

Later another ticket appeared, labeled "peoples independent," which was an

endorsement of nominees of the other two tickets. Four hundred seventy-nine

votes were polled. The result:



  For license, 203; against license, 271.



  President—J. N. Gould (cit), 236; E. A. Tripp (peo [26] and ag), 238.



  Trustees—W. E. Oliver (peo and cit), 310; W. I. Humiston (peo and cit), 266;

0. W. Dieckhoff (peo and ag), 226; M. P. Mann (cit), 248; David Anderson (ag),

203; John Eamage (ag), 164.



  Recorder—J. M. Messer (cit), 212; Loren Clark (peo and ag), 261.



  Treasurer—Fred Wall (cit), 297; J. S. Tolverson (ag), 165.



  Street Commissioner—Pat O'Connor (peo and cit), 324; A. B. Bloom (ag), 149.



  Assessor—Harvey Rew (cit), 256; J. H. Maxwell (peo), 220.



  Justices—C. W, W. Dow (all tickets), 438; Gilbert Anderson [27] (peo and cit),

316; J. W. Read (ag), 169.



  Constable—R. P. Free (peo and cit), 277; J. P. Loveless (ag), 196. [28]



  There was a change of many votes on the license question in 1904, and license

was voted by 37 majority. Former conditions in politics were resumed, and the

two old parties—license and against license—again fought the battle. The former

elected every nominee. The total vote was 467. The result:



   For license, 250; against license, 213.



  President—J. N. Gould (for), 275; E. A. Tripp (ag), 188.



  Trustees—M. P. Mann, 452; S. M. Stewart (for), 298; W. I. Humiston (for), 263;

O. W. Dieckhoff (ag), 197; W. O. Saxon (ag), 168.



  Recorder—W. E. Madison (for), 269; Loren Clark (ag), 196.



  Treasurer—Fred Wall [29] (for), 268; A. T. Latta (ag), 199.



  Street Commissioner—Z. M. Smith (for), 240; W. E. Bloom (ag), 222.



  Assessor—Ira Mishler (for), 274; J. H. Maxwell (ag), 191. [30]



  The census of 1905 gave Worthington a population of 2,276, which was a loss of

110 in five years. It was the first census since the founding of the town that

showed a loss of population. The population was divided by wards, as follows:

Firsts 1,142; second, 1,134. Of the total population, 904 were Minnesota born,

1,013 were born in other states of the union, and 359 were foreign born. Of the

last named, the countries of birth were as follows: Germany, 68; Sweden, 165;

Norway, 24; Canada, 21; Ireland, 18; Denmark, 21; England, 15; Bohemia, 1;

Scotland, 7; Wales, 5; Austria, 6; all other countries, 8.



  Four hundred thirty-seven votes were polled in 1905. License was carried by 67

majority, and the license party elected every nominee on its ticket. The vote:



  For license, 248; against license, 181.



  President-J. N. Gould (for), 249; L. E. Fitch (ag), 188.



  Trustees-S. M. Stewart (for), 271; W. E. Madison (for), 272; W. I. Humiston

(for), 250; E. A. Tripp (ag), 178; Wm. Chaney (ag), 173; Frank Saxon (ag), 167.



  Recorder-W. I. Carpenter (for), 272; Jas. Gibson (ag), 159.



  Treasurer-T. A. Palmer (for), 263; A. H. Segerstrom (ag), 170.



  Street Commissioner-Z. M. Smith (for), 262; W. E. Bloom (ag), 174.



  Assessor-Ira Mishler (for), 250; S. Kindlund (ag), 187.



  Justices-J. S. Kies, 433; C. W. W. Dow, 424.



  Constable-Robert Free (for), 255; David Bergstresser (ag), 182. [31]



  Again in 1906 was the license party successful in electing every nominee.

License was voted by a majority of 70. The total vote was 448. In detail:



  For license, 252; against license, 183.



  President-W. E. Madison (for), 262; E. A. Tripp (ag), 183.



  Trustees-C. P. Dolan (for), 277; Ed. Stoltenberg (for), 275; S. M. Stewart

(for), 264; J. H. Maxwell (ag), 166; E. V. Voak (ag), 177; L. E. Fitch (ag), 177.



  Recorder-J. M. Addington (for), 278; John A. Sahlbom (ag), 167.



  Treasurer-G. H. Luehrs (for), 277; Carl Anderson (ag), 171.



  Street Commissioner-Z. M. Smith (for), 286; W. E. Bloom (ag), 162.



  Assessor-Ira Mishler (for), 280; S. Kindlund (ag), 168. [32]



  In 1907 the no license party made almost a clean sweep. License was defeated

by 43 majority, and the temperance party elected all its nominees with the

exception of two minor officers. Five hundred twenty-six votes were cast- more

than at any preceding village election. The result:



  For license, 238; against license, 281.



  President-W. E. Madison (for), 259; E. A. Tripp (ag), 266.



  Trustees-J. N. Gould (for), 252; C. P. Dolan (for), 258; Ed. Stoltenberg

(for), 248; Ray Humiston (ag), 267; Fred Goff (ag), 279; E. V. Voak (ag), 267.



  Recorder-Sam Swanson (for), 249; A.  W. Fagerstrom (ag), 274.



  Treasurer-G. H. Luehrs (for), 256; James Mackay (ag), 268.



  Street Commissioner-Z. M. Smith (for), 269; Ed Cheatham (ag), 254.



  Assessor-Ira Mishler, 520.



  Justices-J. S. Kies, 522; C. W. W. Dow, 517.



  Constable-R. P. Free (for), 250; S. A. Roshon (ag), 272. [33]



  The election on March 17, 1908, was the most bitterly contested ever held in

Worthington, and 529 votes were cast- the largest vote ever polled. License

carried by one vote, and with one exception the whole license ticket was elected.



  A contest was brought by members of the no license party, who alleged that

illegal votes had been cast, that "in favor of license" had not received a

majority of the votes cast, and other reasons why the court should set aside the

canvass, of the election board, and declare the election void so far as it

related to the license question. The case was tried before Judge P. E. Brown,

who held that there was no law on the Minnesota statute books which provided for

the bringing of a contest of the kind, and the case was dismissed.



  The result of the election in detail:



  For license, 263; against license, 262.



  President-W. E. Madison (for), 289; E. V. Voak (ag), 237.



  Trustees-C. P. Dolan (for), 290; William Ronan (for), 282; C. B. Ward (for),

261; Fred Goff (ag), 247; Ray Humiston (ag), 239; Geo. Weidman (ag), 252.



  Recorder-R. H. Torrance (for), 270; Will Schrader (ag), 256.



  Treasurer-Sam Swanson (for), 271; Oscar Sterling (ag), 253.



  Assessor-Robert Reed (for), 252; Ira Mishler (ag), 271. [34]



ENDNOTES



   [1] Jonathan Gordon was appointed justice on Nov. 19, 1890, to complete a

short unexpired term.



   [2] Appointive officers same as preceding year.



   [3] Recorder's annual report, March 21, 1892.



   [4] Died during term. L. B. Bennett appointed Jan. 4, 1893.



   [5] Appointive officers same as preceding year.



   [6] "For months every room that a human being could consent to dwell in has

been occupied. Hotels and boarding houses have been crowded to repletion by

families who would fain keep house for themselves. The old hexagonal school

house has given shelter within the last two months to about fifty persons.

Though not at all adapted for residence purposes, it has been a welcome refuge

for many worthy people who have come to dwell with us."-Worthington Advance,

April 21, 1892.



   [7] Appointive officers: March 22, J. A. Town, city attorney; April 2. David

Anderson, night policeman; April 2, O. G. Grundsten, street commissioner. Mr.

Grundsten resigned Aug. 17, when Thomas Crever was appointed to complete the term.



   [8] Appointive officers: B. F. Thurber, street commissioner; David Anderson,

night policeman; J. A. Town, city attorney.



   [9] The vote of this election is not obtainable.



   [10] Had been made an elective office, Appointive officers who served under

this administration were R. P. Free, night policeman, and J. A. Town, city 

attorney.



   [11] Populations of other nearby towns: Luverne, 1,890; Pipestone, 1,668;

Jackson, 1,356; Adrian, 1,072.



   [12] Appointive officers: Samuel Gibson, night policeman; Daniel Rohrer, city

attorney; H. W. Fuqua, policeman; M. S. Smith, city clerk. The office of city

clerk was established Dec. 9, 1895, and Mr. Smith was appointed on that date.



   [13] Died during term of office.



   [14] Died during term. M. S. Smith appointed to fill the vacancy on Nov; 13,

1896.



   [15] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, city attorney; L. L. McCartney, night

policeman; M. S. Smith, city clerk.



   [16] Resigned Aug. 27, 1897, to accept office of night policeman. B. F.

Thurber appointed Sept. 10.



   [17] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, city attorney; M. S. Smith, city clerk;

R. P. Free, night policeman.



   [18] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; M. S. Smith, clerk; R. P.

Free, nightwatchman.



   [19] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; M. S. Smith, clerk; S. A.

Roshon, marshal; M. J. Bryan, nightwatchman.



   [20] Populations of other nearby towns, according to that census: Adrian,

1,258; Luverne, 2,223; Pipestone, 2,536; Slayton, 883; Jackson, 1,756; Windom,

1,944; St. James, 2,607.



   [21] One vote cast for "no license," and one for "against license-yes," is

not included.



   [22] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; M. S. Smith, clerk; S. A.

Roshon, marshal; M. J. Bryan, nightwatchman.



   [23] Resigned July 15, 1902. C. W. W. Dow appointed to vacancy.



   [24] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; M. S. Smith, clerk; S. A.

Roshon, marshal; L. L. McCartney, nightwatchman.



   [25] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; J. M. Plotts, clerk; S. A.

Roshon, marshal; L. L. McCartney, nightwatchman.



   [26] Peoples independent.



   [27] Died during term. J. S. Kies appointed Dec. 19, 1904, to fill the vacancy.



   [28] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; J. M. Plotts, clerk; S. A.

Roshon, night-watchman.



   [29] Resigned June 10, 1904. John A. Boberg completed the term.



   [30] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; J. M. Plotts, clerk; H. A.

Thurber, nightwatchman.



   [31] Appointive officers: S. S. Smith, attorney; C. L. Mann, clerk; H. M.

Twitchell, nightwatchman.



   [32] Appointive officers: S. S. Smith, attorney; C. L. Mann, clerk; August

Anderson, nightwatchman.



   [33] Appointive officers: S. S. Smith, attorney; C. L. Mann, clerk; S. A.

Roshon, nightwatchman. The latter resigned, and on Nov. 11, 1907, Chas. Duel was

appointed nightwatchman.



   [34] Appointive officers: J. A. Town, attorney; C. L. Mann, clerk; Z. M.

Smith, street commissioner; Chas. Duel, nightwatchman.





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AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF NOBLES COUNTY

MINNESOTA

BY

ARTHUR P. ROSE



NORTHERN HISTORY PUBLISHING COMPANY 

WORTHINGTON, MINNESOTA 

PUBLISHERS

1908

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