150 Years Ago: From the Nov. 9, 1876 Shakopee Argus
Notice.—Having returned to my home in Eagle Creek, I will hereafter assume the duties and responsibilities of my own business, and do by this act revoke and annul all power formerly in vested in G. C. W. West as my agent.
Franz Beisang.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 7, 1901 Scott County Argus
Miss Anna Scherkenbach began a term of school in the Kopp district in Eagle Creek, this week.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 8, 1901 Shakopee Tribune
An incident worthy of note was the checking last week by the Jacob Ries Bottling works of the return of two empty cases which had gone through the New Richmond, Wis., cyclone two years ago last June. The cases had passed through the awful scenes of that memorable day unscathed, probably being stored in some cellar; and they will go out again on their prosaic journeys as though they were never connected with such a scene of death and desolation.
100 Years Ago: From the Nov. 11, 1926 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
American Range Corporation Wins Long Fight
Just as we go to press we are informed that the American Range Corporation of this city has won a long, drawn out legal battle against the former owners and the W. B. Foshay Co. of Minneapolis. There is a voluminous amount of details connected with the trial of this case that will make an interesting story which we hope to be able to publish in our issue of next week.
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 8, 1951 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Toy Open House At Gamble Store
The Gamble store in Shakopee will hold its annual Christmas toy open house tonight from 7 to 9 p.m., it was announced by R. D. Johnson, owner.
Free coffee and cookies will be served between those hours and this year’s Christmas toy selections will be on display. Visitors to the store may put any items of their choosing on a lay-by plan, Johnson said.
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 8, 1951 Shakopee Valley News
Stephens Radio Shop In New Quarters
Clyde Stephens has moved his radio shop from the basement of the Gamble Store into new quarters in the Covington Farm Store building where he plans a grand opening in the near future.
Alterations are being made for a display room in the front part of the building and a complete repair service department in the rear of the shop.
The name is being changed to the Stephens Radio and Teletronics Co.
50 Years Ago: From the Nov. 10, 1976 Shakopee Valley News
Town meeting ‘76 makes dreams reality through citizen effort
One must first of all have dreams before one can have success.
The dreams of Shakopee citizens October 30 were for another bridge across the Minnesota River, a Highway 169 by-pass, more recreational parks and an economized government that better utilizes tax dollars…
25 Years Ago: From the Nov. 8, 2001 Shakopee Valley News
Referendum defeated 56-44%
Following a metrowide trend, voters in the Shakopee School District on Tuesday turned down a request to extend and expand the district’s operating levy.
In the face of light voter turnout, the $1.5 million levy referendum failed by a margin of 2,555 to 1,988 votes…
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