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On the Porch

The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from the Marshall News-Messenger on September 30, 1910:

Comrade Chas. H. Mero of Minneapolis, well known to nearly all Grand Army men in the state by reason of his melodious voice in the Grand Army Quartette at state encampments and public functions, has been a Marshall visitor this week, in interests of the Pacific Mutual Insurance Company, of which he is a general agent.

Automobile owners from abroad who have occasion to stop in Marshall complain of the want of a responsible and fire proof garage in which to store their cars while stopping over. Redwood Falls has a fine cement garage, and Tracy is arranging for the construction of a fine and spacious cement building, under the auspices of a local association.

Mr. and Mrs. William Neill, Sr. returned home Tuesday from attending the wedding of his son Will at Oshkosh, Wis., last week, and while there they visited Mr. Neill’s brother and sister.

Stark Brothers of Duluth have signed a contract with the city of Marshall for the installation of the heating system connecting the city power plant with the two business blocks on the south side of Main street between Second and Fourth streets. The firm says it can easily get the work done in the time prescribed.

Attorney Hall and George Caley went to St. Paul Thursday noon, the former to be in attendance at the opening of the October session of the supreme court, and the latter to receive ordination for Deacon’s orders at the Methodist conference.

Among the most striking improvements in Marshall are the new residences being built by M.E. Mathews at and near the corner of Redwood and Second streets, one of which is being constructed for Mr. and Mrs. Harmon. The houses are neither large nor very expensive, but architecturally they are transforming the appearance of that neighborhood, and are good examples of how Marshall may be improved greatly by displaying good taste in architecture.

The photograph featured this week is from the 1912 History of Lyon County book by Arthur P. Rose. The picture is of the M.E. Mathews home, which stood near Redwood and Second Streets (E. College Dr) where Bremer Bank is today. The Lyon County Historical Society is a non-profit, member-supported organization. For more information on membership, research, volunteering, or the museum’s collection, please contact us at 537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org. Like our page and follow us on Facebook.

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