150 Years Ago: From the Sept. 3, 1874 Shakopee Argus
O. S. Brown, the accommodating proprietor of the City Livery, is astonishing those who supposed that the temporary suspension of the livery business for a few weeks during harvest indicated no more livery, by the erection of a large and commodious barn on the corner of Holmes and Second sts., where he expects in a few days to furnish the best “rigs” on short notice.
125 Years Ago: From the Aug. 31, 1899 Scott County Argus
A cyclists’ lantern parade and drill will be one of the features of one evening of the street fair. All who ride are requested to meet for organization tomorrow night (Friday), at the store of J. C. Marx. It is hoped to have at least fifty wheels in the line of parade, and there should be a hundred.
125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 1, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
P. F. Stemmer while ploughing on his farm run against a bull snake curled up in the ground of such immense size that the plow was thrown out as if it had struck a large rock.
100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 5, 1924 Shakopee Argus
New School District
As will be noted from the resolution published elsewhere in the Argus a new school district, No. 77, was created. This new district will take the place of old No. 3 in Eagle Creek, which was known as the Duffy district. The resolution establishing District No. 77 was passed at the session of the County Board last Monday.
100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 4, 1924 Shakopee Tribune
The E. G. Dahl family have rented the M. H. Oliver home located on Third Street. They moved their furniture and household articles Monday and are now domiciled in their new location.
75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 1, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Lost – $1,000
In a classified ad in the Argus-Tribune today, E. G. Bandy is offering a liberal reward for the return of $1,000 in currency which he lost on First street in Shakopee sometime between 1 and 4 p.m., Aug. 30.
Mr. Bandy, who makes his home with his son, John, on a farm south of Shakopee, was taking the money to the bank to make a deposit. He stopped in four business places on First street and when he was ready to go to the bank, discovered the cash had vanished.
He said the money, mostly $20 bills and smaller currency, was in a roll tied with string. He is positive he had it in his pocket when he reached Shakopee. After retracing all his steps he reported the loss to the sheriff’s office and W. B. Schroeder, deputy sheriff, conducted a search.
Up to Wednesday noon the money had not been recovered, and he hopes that someone will return it to him.
75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 1, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
New Pinsetters At Local Bowling Alley
With new improvements added, the St. Paul House bowling alleys, opening Labor Day, are now the most modern in this section of the state, Jerry K. Wampach announced this week.
During the past month workmen have completed installing new Brunswick semi-automatic pin-setters. Use of the new machines will greatly speed up play and make the work of the pinsetters much easier.
Each machine has an individual electric motor to furnish the power. All that is now needed is to place the pins in the rack and then the machine takes over…
50 Years Ago: From the Sept. 4, 1974 Shakopee Valley News
Building program ignited animated discussion during joint committee meeting
An animated and sometimes heated discussion brought life to an otherwise tranquil and routine joint committee meeting of the common council Tuesday evening in the council chambers. Main principals in the discussion were aldermen Ron Ward, George Roberts, Ted Odenwald and Mayor Ray Foslid.
Subject of the debate was the proposed building program and what objectives should be achieved through such a program.
While specifics cannot yet be discussed, priorities and long range goals of the building program were at the heart of the matter. Listed among possible priority projects were: remodeling of the fire department, a public works facility, remodeling of the street garage, a new police facility, enlargement of the recreation department and community space.
Among points of contention Tuesday night was the amount to be spent on the new facility, suggested at $850,000, location of the new facility, what should be included in the new facility and what type of building would best serve the public…
25 Years Ago: From the Sept. 2, 1999 Shakopee Valley News
Weekend blaze damages truck transporting roofing materials
A double-axle truck being used to transport roofing materials from Anchor Glass in Shakopee sustained significant damage when fire broke out in the rear compartment on Sunday…
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