150 Years Ago: From the May 6, 1875 Shakopee Argus
On Saturday John Holloran was arrested for peddling or selling tea by sample within the city limits without a license. His defense appears to be that there is no legal ordinance against so doing. The jury failed to agree, and a new jury was called and the case is on trial again to-day.
125 Years Ago: From the May 3, 1900 Scott County Argus
The fine lawn at Jacob Ries’ residence is being made more beautiful by sodding the entire plot. Cement walks were laid last fall, and the sodding is being laid several inches higher than the walks, except in the space from the street sidewalk to the curbing, which is level. The large shade trees in the grounds, and along the street inside the curb, combined with the sod and the cement walks, make the whole effect very pleasing to the eye, and a credit to the city and the progressive owner.
125 Years Ago: From the May 4, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
The remains of Mrs. Wm. Germond were exhumed last Monday, and transferred to a new lot in the Catholic cemetery, which will be beatified and adorned with a large, handsome monument.
100 Years Ago: From the May 8, 1925 Shakopee Argus
The M. J. Berens family are remodeling the interior of their home, Fred Rohlfs being the architect and having the work in charge.
100 Years Ago: From the May 7, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
Prison Conference to Be Held Here May 28, 29, 30
The sixth annual conference of the committee on the care and training of delinquent women and girls of the national committee on prisons and prison labor, will be held at the Reformatory for Women in Shakopee, on May 28, 29 and 30.
An educational program will be presented each day during the conference. These programs will include discussions, lectures and talks by some of the ablest speakers obtainable. Everyone in the city of Shakopee and vicinity is invited to the Reformatory on the above dates to enjoy the program offered…
75 Years Ago: From the May 4, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Buys Grocery
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Trost who for several years operated a 3.2 beer place on Lewis street here, have purchased a grocery in Northeast Minneapolis, it was learned. They sold their business here to Charles Suffridge, formerly of Robbinsdale.
75 Years Ago: From the May 4, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
Commissioners Study Plans For New Jail
Preliminary plans for a new jail and sheriff’s residence were presented to the county board for their approval at the regular May meeting Tuesday.
Some minor changes in the plans and specifications were decided and the architect, Hubert Swanson, will incorporate the suggestions into the final plans. The voters of the county will be presented the proposition at the general election in the fall…
50 Years Ago: From the May 7, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
Tree planting
Shakopee’s American Legion and VFW Post joined in Arbor Day “tree planting” beautification project Saturday morning at the St. Mark’s Catholic cemetery along County Road 16 and at St. Mark’s church in Shakopee…
25 Years Ago: From the May 4, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
Church to add wing
Faith Lutheran Church held a groundbreaking event for a new educational wing on April 16. The additional space will be used for classrooms for the church’s growing Sunday school and other educational programs. Plans call for the wing to open by next fall. The church is located south of Shakopee High School at the intersection of county roads 78 and 79.
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