Local items from 1884The following are articles that appeared in the Rock County Herald in the local column on May 16, 1884:"Very few hotels are better patronized than the Luverne House, and this circumstance is due to the fact that very few hotels are more deserving of patronage. Everything in the way of fare, accommodations, etc. is first-class and the hotel is conducted by men whom the traveling public are always glad to meet with. Steps have been taken to have the alleys vacated in the block owned by the Catholic society, and the property will be improved and ornamented with trees, shrubbery, etc. As soon as the society is able to do so, a residence for the priest will be built, and it is proposed ultimately to establish a school on the premises. All subscribers to the HERALD who have not received the premium offered in connection with this paper some time ago, will confer a favor on the publisher by calling at the office and obtaining it. The premium would be sent through the mail if it could be done without too great expense, but its size and shape are such that this is practically impossible. The location of the new railroad along the foot of the Mounds will give to passengers who travel this way, an opportunity to witness from the car windows one of the grandest and most beautiful pieces of natural scenery in the west. For more than a mile the line runs along the base of this vast ledge of Jasper stone and its rugged front, rising perpendicularly to the height of nearly 100 feet, will present to the traveler a magnificent scene, particularly in summer when the trees and shrubbery which cover the crest, over-hang the jutting crags and crop out in the interstices, are covered with grandeur. The band boys need funds to purchase new music and two new instruments. As the town gets the benefit of their services our citizens should contribute at least what pecuniary assistance the band requires to meet necessary expenses. There is no doubt that the people will willingly and gladly do this if someone will take the trouble to ask them for it. Commissioner of statistics, A.F. Nordin, has addressed a circular letter to county auditors in which he calls their attention to decisions to the effect that township assessors are entitled to pay from the county for their services in obtaining statistics and are likewise liable to a penalty of $50 for failure to gather the required statistics. D. Estey & Son have sold the Estey mill property to Messrs Richards & Estey, a firm composed of Fred Richards and A.P. and B.A. Estey. The Estey Brothers will have charge of the property and are now prepared to grind wheat or feed, and, in fact do all kinds of custom work. They propose to spare no effort to give their customers the fullest satisfaction, and invite the old patrons of the mill and the public in general to give them a trial. Gene Lewis’ bath room in connection with his barber shop was opened last Saturday and it is ready all times to furnish accommodations for all who want a bath. Terms, single bath 25 cts. or five baths for one dollar. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Rock County Bank was held at this place last Wednesday. The usual routine business was transacted and all the old officers, including the old board of directors were re-elected. Senator Larabee, Dr. Hinkly and O.P. Miller were present."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.
