betty mann
By Betty Mann, Rock County historian, 1943, Diamond ClubMay 03, 2022The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. This is continued from last week’s edition of the Star Herald. January 21, 1943 When Mrs. Jennie Savage came to Luverne in 1876, there was no town north of Main Street. There were but a few scattered…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyApril 26, 2022The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. This is continued from last week’s edition of the Star Herald. January 14, 1943 The distinction of being a distant relative of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence belongs to Mrs.…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyApril 19, 2022The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. This is continued from last week’s edition of the Star Herald. Mr. Kennedy was married May 4, 1894, at Luverne to Susie Kean, a native of Village Creek, Ia. and they made their home on the farm at the…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyMarch 29, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 18, 1902. Summer Training School For Teachers of Rock County and Vicinity—Four Weeks’ Term Begun Monday. The Rock County Summer Training school for teachers opened Monday in the High school room with Prof. E. M. Phillips, of Albert Lea as conductor, and Estella Scofield, of Ortonville, F. E. George, of Pipestone, and Ella Probst, of…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyMarch 22, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 4, 1902. Condition of the Crops. The Reports are Generally Encouraging Recent Rain and Warm Weather Have Given Vigorous Impetus to the Growing Grain and Wrought Marked Improvement in the General Crop Conditions—Interviews with Well-Informed Farmers and Land Owners. Another heavy rain Tuesday night, followed Wednesday by sunshine and higher…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyMarch 15, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on June 13, 1902. Relic hunters have been busy the past week unearthing Indian skeletons which were discovered by a road crew engaged in excavating a road through Kanaranzi hill, about two miles north of town, says the Rock Rapids Review. “The skeletons found are similar to those found in the mounds on the Sioux river in the west part of the county…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyFebruary 15, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Jan. 17, 1902. Rural Route Established Will Begin Operations First of March Hon. Gilbert Gutterson, Special Agent of the Department, Goes Over the Route and Makes Appointment of Carrier and Substitute—Route Will be Twenty-Five Miles Long and Will Serve More Than One Hundred Families. The first rural free delivery route to be established in this…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyFebruary 08, 2022The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Jan. 10, 1902. After Twenty-Seven Years William F. Brown, the First Settler to Prove Up on a Rock County Claim, Visits the Scene of His Early Residence Residents of Rock county, enjoying as they do more of the advantages and benefits of a well settled, cultured and prosperous community than many older communities, are apt to forget how short a…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 18, 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 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 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…
You must log in to continue reading. Log in or subscribe today.