The St. Cloud City Directory, 1896-97, is the fourth directory for this city, with 180 pages. The volume contains an alphabetical list of residents, a classified business directory, and business advertisements, with lists of government officials, churches, clubs and organizations. This directory covers the cities of St. Cloud (in both Stearns and Benton counties), Waite Park and Sauk Rapids.
The title page of this volume reads: ""St. Cloud City Directory, 1901. Including Sauk Rapids and Waite Park. Comprising an alphabetically arranged list of business firms and private citizens - Miscellaneous directory, city and county officers, public and private schools, churches, banks, secret and benevolent societies and a complete classified business directory."" The seventh volume of St. Cloud's city directories, with 190 pages, this book cost $4 when published by the Pettibone Directory Company, St. Paul, MN. It has an alphabetical list of residents, a classified business directory, and business advertisements, with lists of government officials, churches, clubs and organizations. This directory covers the cities of St. Cloud (in both Stearns and Benton counties), Waite Park and Sauk Rapids.
The St. Cloud City Directory, 1899-1900, including Sauk Rapids and Waite Park contains 185 pages. The sixth volume of this city's directories, this book contains an alphabetical list of residents, a classified business directory, and business advertisements, with lists of government officials, churches, clubs and organizations. This directory covers the cities of St. Cloud (in both Stearns and Benton counties), Waite Park and Sauk Rapids.
A receipt made out to Fred Tews for fifty cents that was paid to the State Prohibition Committee. The purpose of this committee was to eliminate the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the United States.
The community of St. Peter was initially, and for a very brief time, known as Rock Bend, a name taken because of the presence of a sharp bend in the course of the Minnesota River on the east side of the settlement. The name was used probably from late in 1853 until sometime in 1854. The envelope shown here, addressed to Charles E. Flandrau (1828-1903), who was living in the area at the time, is one of only a few objects that survived with the name "Rock Bend" on it. Flandrau, himself, became a very prominent resident of the State of Minnesota. Among many other duties during his lifetime, he commanded the defenders of New Ulm in August of 1862 and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
The Land Tax Road Receipt was for road taxes paid in the village of Stewartville. Mr. Tews was also charged a labor payment for Personal Property Road Tax.
Receipt made out to Fred Tews for payment on account of $25.00. Laird Nord Yards was a retail lumber dealer in Stewartville, MN. The business was established in 1855 and incorporated in 1900.
A bill made out to Fred Tews for general merchandise. The bill shows the amount of the purchase and a credit he received. Mr. Aupperle's signature is shown with the date the bill was paid in full.
An invitation from the Stewartville Alumni Association in June of 1924. The invitation asked the "Ladies" to bring a covered dish to suit their tastes, sandwiches, and silverware. The men were to bring nickels for ice cream and coffee.
This insurance policy from the Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company covers the farm buildings, implements, and hay on the farm owned by M.J. Kennedy. The policy covers the years 1906-1909 and is for the amount of $500.
A description of the directory from the title page: A complete alphabetical list of business firms and private citizens; a classified list of all trades, professions and pursuits; a Miscellaneous directory of city and county ofices, public and private schools, churches, banks, incorporated institutions, etc. Sold only by subscription.
A bill for grains and cow pasturage. It appears that a discount was given since Mr. Tews paid in cash. The payment for cash was signed by Wauzee Cussons, one of the owners of the mill.