The following articles appeared in the local column in the Rock County Weekly Herald on February 1, 1884: "E.N. Darling murdered a turkey Wednesday that weighed, denuded of all its feathers, and deprived of its head, legs and digestive organs, 26 pounds. This monstrous fowl attracted the attention of mine host Joles, and he, always on the alert to secure for his excellent hotel the best there is in the market, purchased the bird and will serve him up in first-class style for the gastronomic edification of the guests at the Luverne House next Sunday at the usual dinner hour. "The interest manifested by the public in the skating rink continues unabated. The attendance every evening during the past week has been large and the day sessions have been well attended. The beneficial effects of the exercise to say nothing of the sport is becoming generally appreciated by many of our business men as well as by the young people, and the rink promises to maintain its large patronage throughout the season. Sheriff Gillham has not yet completed the construction of his mastodon skates, but it is understood that the work will soon be finished and that he will make his appearance on the floor some time next week. Judge Haley has made rapid improvement and promises to become a formidable rival of Mr. Nelson. Mr. Skyberg has been an earnest and faithful student of the art and has attained a degree of success which enables him to maintain his equilibrium at least three-fourths of the time. Hon. P.J. Kniss’ skill as a skater is still somewhat embriouis, but gives indications of development. President Jacobsen has made but few attempts as yet but these have served to distinguish him and there is reason to believe that he will yet become a master of the art." Donations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.