1905
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 25, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 7, 1905. Was a Grand Success Such Was Luverne’s Celebration of the Glorious Fourth 6000 People Were in Attendance Notwithstanding Preceding Unfavorable Weather Conditions, Luverne Observes Our Nation’s Birthday With a Notable Successful Celebration—Occasion Graced by Presence of Governor John A. Johnson Who Delivers Inspiring Address—…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 11, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 7, 1905. Was a Grand Success Such Was Luverne’s Celebration of the Glorious Fourth 6000 People Were in Attendance Notwithstanding Preceding Unfavorable Weather Conditions, Luverne Observes Our Nation’s Birthday With a Notable Successful Celebration—Occasion Graced by Presence of Governor John A. Johnson Who Delivers Inspiring Address—…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 04, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 7, 1905. Was a Grand Success Such Was Luverne’s Celebration of the Glorious Fourth 6000 People Were in Attendance Notwithstanding Preceding Unfavorable Weather Conditions, Luverne Observes Our Nation’s Birthday With a Notable Successful Celebration—Occasion Graced by Presence of Governor John A. Johnson Who Delivers Inspiring Address—…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyDecember 28, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April 28, 1905. New Rural Route Fourth To Be Fed From Luverne Postoffice To Begin Operation June 1 Recent Petition to Department at Washington for Establishment of R. F. D. R. No. 4, to Extend South from the city is Granted—Route Covers Area of Twenty-Eight Square Miles and Will Serve Population of 480 Postmaster M. Swedberg received notice…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyDecember 21, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 10, 1905. Open Automobile Livery New Project by Hulett Bros Up-to-Date Livery Establishment for Luverne Will be Installed this Month—Luverne Automobile Company’s Machines to be Used Hulett Brothers are now completing arrangements to open an automobile livery in this city some time during the present month. They have purchased one of the…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyDecember 14, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 10, 1905. Pure Seed Train Special Scheduled to Run on Omaha Road Will be at Luverne Mar. 16 Prof. Bull of State Agricultural School Will Deliver Lecture on “Seed Selection and Improved Methods” in Luverne on Thursday, March 16—Every farmer in Rock County Should Make a Special Effort to be Present Mayor E. A. Brown received notice this…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyDecember 07, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on February 3, 1905. In Social Circles Record of a Typical Mid-Winter Week Serial Life In Luverne Characterized by One Continuous Round of Pleasure—Dancing, Card, Dinner, Birthday Parties, Etc.—Wedding next Wednesday This is continued from last week’s publication *** The most enjoyable event of last season was the first party given by the “Has…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyNovember 30, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on February 3, 1905. In Social Circles Record of a Typical Mid-Winter Week Serial Life In Luverne Characterized by One Continuous Round of Pleasure—Dancing, Card, Dinner, Birthday Parties, Etc.—Wedding next Wednesday This is continued from last week’s publication Miss Elsie Johnston proved herself a charming hostess Monday evening when…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyNovember 23, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on February 3, 1905. In Social Circles Record of a Typical Mid-Winter Week Serial Life In Luverne Characterized by One Continuous Round of Pleasure—Dancing, Card, Dinner, Birthday Parties, Etc.—Wedding next Wednesday The social record of the past week, which has maintained about the usual average in such matters, includes eleven parties of…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyNovember 16, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Feb. 3, 1905. Day for Farmers Important Meeting at Luverne Feb. 11 Three Sessions to be Held Four Speakers from State Institutions Will Discuss Questions of Interest to Farmers and Stock Breeders—Interesting Program Prepared for the Occasion All arrangements for the “Farmers’ Day” which, as announced in these columns last week, is to be held in…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyNovember 09, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on January 6, 1905. Birds Score High Many Fine Specimens are Exhibited Event Was a Big Success Fourth Annual Show of Luverne Poultry Association Came to an End Saturday—Majority of Purses Won by Luverne Exhibitors—List of the Prize Winners (This article is continued from last week) Below we give the official list of the prizes won by the various…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 28, 2020The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on January 20, 1905. Petition for Cement Walk On North Side Luverne St. Common Council Grants Petition for Four Blocks of New Walk — Action Taken in Public Rest Room Matter — Plans and Estimates to be Made The common council met January 17, 1904, pursuant to adjournment and was called to order at 8 p.m. with all members present except Mr. Leet. A…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 21, 2020The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on January 20, 1905. To Save Our Shade Trees Danger From Scale Insects Remedy Recommended by Prof. Washburn Which Should be Applied While Trees are Bare I wish to call the attention of the city council, the owners of trees near the city hall and all others who are interested in the beautiful shade trees for which Luverne is noted, to the…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 07, 2020The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on January 13, 1905. Barely a quorum of the members of the Maplewood Cemetery association turned out Monday evening to attend the annual meeting held in J. H. Furlow’s office. While this fact indicates the implicit faith and entire satisfaction of the lot owners in the present board, the officers would much prefer to have seen a large turnout.…
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