An illustrated history of Lyon County, Minnesota, Part 23

Author: Rose, Arthur P., 1875-1970
Publication date: 1912
Publisher: Marshall, Minn. : Northern History Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 726

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The congregation grew and there was a strong desire for a church home. During the pastorate of Rev. H. A. Seder funds for a church edifice were rai. ed. In April. 1899, the society was incorporated under the name of Salem Congregation of the Evangelical Asso- ciation. Two lots on Main Street oppo- site the court house were purchased and the work of building was begun in July. It was completed in January, 1900, and was dedicated. free from debt, on June

11 Resident pastors of the Salem church have been as follows: C. W. Wolthausen, 1889-92; W. Blanchard. 1892-93; A. Zabel, 1>93-95; F. Draeger, 1895-98; H. A. Seder, 1898-00; C. A. Tesch, 1900-04; G. W. Hielseher, 1904-07; Otto Schultz, 1907-12.

12The first members of the Episcopal church ineluded Messrs. and Mesdames S. H. Mott, D. F. Markham, J. W. Blake. S. Webster, R. M. Addison, Mrs. J. W. Williams and others. .

13Pastors of the St. James Episcopal church since the reorganization in IS89 have been as follows: J. B.

People of the Episcopal faith in Marshall held services irregularly and had an organization in the early days; 12 being ministered to occasionally by the following pastors from other charges: Edward Livermore, 1874-76: E. G. Hunter, 1876-79; H. J. Gurr. 1879. Thereafter until the society was reor- ganized in 1889 no pastor was assigned to the Marshall community. During that period several abortive efforts were made to effect an organization and build a church.

Bishop Gilbert, of St. Paul, and Rector Thompson, of St. Peter, held services in one of the other church buildings on July 8. 1888, and there the start toward the organization of a society and the erection of a church was made. To solicit funds and attend to the preliminary work a building com- mittee was appointed as follows: Orrin Paige. chairman: F. E. Parsons, secre- tary: J. W. Williams, treasurer; R. M. Addison and E. S. Reishus.

St. James Episcopal church was or- ganized'by Bishop Gilbert July 21, 1889, but was not made a parish until May 23, 1892. In November, 1889, a place of worship was fitted up in the hall of the Williams Building. a pastor was assigned to the charge, 13 and monthly services were held. Members of the church worked hard to secure the neces- sary funds and in June, 1890, they had raised $1000.14 At that time Bishop Gilbert visited Marshall and at a church

Halsey, 1889-91; G. II. Ten Broeck, 1891-94; T. G. McGonigle, 1894-95; T. H. J. Walton, 1896-98; no pastor 1898-00; W. P. N. J. Wharton, 1900-01; Arch- deaeon Houpt, George E. Schulze and C. B. Beaubien, 1901-02; Frank Erwin Brandt, 1902-03; Richard S. Read, 1905-06; John Vinton Plunkett, 1906-07; William A. Dennis, 1910-12.

14"The ladies of the Episcopal society are entitled `to much eredit for the heroic efforts made to establish a church in Marshall. They are now working to secure the wherewith to ereet a church building and have

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meeting it was decided to proceed with the building of a church.

Three lots at the corner of Main and Fifth Streets were donated by Messrs. Stewart, Jenkins and Blake and the building was commenced in September. 1890. The corner stone was laid Octo- ber 7 and then work was stopped because of lack of funds. It was put under way again in the spring of 1892. and in time a fine stone building, costing about $7000, was completed. It was dedicated by Rev. W. P. TenBroeck in October, 1893.

For many years the Icelandic Luth- erans maintained a church organization in Marshall. For a time services were held in private residences, but in the summer of 1890 the members undertook the erection of a church edifice. Sub- scriptions were solicited and in the fall of that year a church was erected west of the Great Northern railroad tracks at a cost of about $1500. The next year a stone foundation was put under the building and the corner stone was laid with ceremonies by Rev. Thalaksson on November 15, 1891.

In the cyclone of August 8, 1892, the Icelandic church building was . demol- ished and the same fall a new building took its place on the old foundation. Services were held many years, but finally the attendance dwindled and the organization went out of existence. For some time before the pulpit had been filled by the pastor of the Minneota church. The building was purchased in March, 1911, by T. R. Cummings and remodeled into a residence.

already raised funds sufficient to insure one in the near future. They wish to build this season if pos- sible."-Reporter, July 2, 1890.

15The first members of the Presbyterian church were James McNiven, Joseph Forbes, Thomas E. Davis, John J. Davis, Mary A. Davis, Esther Davis, Reese Davis, Mrs. Jane Davis, Mrs. F. E. Nichols, Miss Maggie MeNiven, Miss Julia MeNiven, Malcolm C. McNiven, Mrs. Malcolm C. MeNiven, Mrs. Campbell, Miss Kittie Campbell, Mrs. C. G. Miller, Blanche Meade, William Neill, Mrs. William Neill, Emma

The First Presbyterian Church of Marshall was organized June 28, 1891, under the direction of Rev. R. N. Adams, the synodical superintendent of home missions, with thirty-one mem- bers. 15 Malcolm C. Me Niven and Reese Davis were the first elders and the following were the first officers: Mary A. Davis, clerk; J. P. Watson. treasurer; A. R. Chace, D. D. Forbes and James MeNiven, trustees. Until the church was erected services were held in Chittenden's Hall. Rev. Clarence G. Miller was the first pastor. 16

Steps were at once taken to erect a house of worship. Two lots were pur- chased on Lyons Street, opposite the school house, and in the fall of 1891 a building, 24x28 feet, now used as the lecture room, was completed. Its cost. including furnishings, was about $2000. The dedication services were conducted February 14, 1892, by Rev. John Barbour, of Mankato. The Presby- terian church as it stands today was constructed in 1900 and the first services were held therein May 27. It was dedicated June 24.

For a short time the Norwegian Lutherans had an organization in Mar- shall, the church having been organized about 1899. Services were held in the German Lutheran church by Rev. Kleven, of Minneota. The society was not very strong and soon ceased to exist.

THE LODGES.

Marshall is well represented by secret and fraternal orders. There are in

Graves, Rev. W. D. Graves, J. P. Watson, Mrs. J. P' Watson, Mrs. Cordelia H. Graves, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Forbes, A. R. Chace, Mrs. Alice P. Chace, Miss Grace L. Watson, Miss Kittie M. Watson, Miss Flossie J. Watson and Miss E. Maude Watson.

16Pastors of the Presbyterian church have been as follows: Clarence G. Miller, 1891-94; Harvey M. Pressly, 1894-97; Frank L. Fraser, 1898-00; R. L. Barackman, 1900-02; T. D. Acheson, 1903-05; C. McKibbin, 1905-12.

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existence the following societies. most of which have also auxiliary organiza- tions: Masonic. Grand Army, Work- men, Modern Woodmen, Royal Arca- num, Maccabees, Foresters. Modern Brotherhood and Yeomen. Several other well known societies have in times past had organizations in the city, among them the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Legion of Honor.

The oldest order in Marshall is Delta Lodge No. 119, A. F. & A. M., which was organized under dispensation No- vember 16, 1874. The organizer was Thomas Montgomery, of St. Peter, and he was assisted by A. Mardin and Dr. Berry, of New Ulm. The first officers were as follows: H. J. Tripp, W. M .; 17 Joshua Goodwin. S. W .; S. V. Groesbeck, J. W .; G. M. Durst, secretary; M. E. Wilcox, treasurer; George E. Nichols, S. D .; B. A. Grubb, J. D .; L. F. Pickard, tyler.

Lona Chapter No. 21. Order Eastern Star, was named in honor of Mrs. Lona Todd, who had died a short time before the lodge was organized. It came into existence March 4, 1891, with thirty charter members.18 It was instituted by Charles L. Davis, of Red Wing. grand patron of the Eastern Star.

A dispensation for Marshall Chapter No. 65, Royal Arch Masons, was granted in April, 1898. The lodge started with nearly forty members and the following first officers: John E. Burchard, high priest ; Clarence M. Boutelle, king; M. E.

17 Past masters of the Masonic lodge have been as follows: H. J. Tripp, 1874-76; G. M. Durst, 1877- 79-84: Joshua Goodwin, 1878; George E. Johnson, 1885-86; A. C. Forbes, 1887; E. L. Healy, 1888-90-93; M. E. Mathews, 1891-92; J. B. Gibbons, 1894-95; (. E. Maxson, 1896-97; D. M. King, 1898; F. C. Whitney, 1899; H. M. Fredenburg, 1900-01; W. A. Ilawkins, 1902; J. W. Humphrey, 1903; J. C. Burchard, 1904-05; S. E. Whitmore, 1906; C. W. flicks, 1907; II. D. Caley, 1908; J. C. Burchard, 1909; O. F. Wood- ard, 1910; William Neill, 1911; J. Von Williams, 1912.

18The charter members of Lona Chapter were Mesdames Nancy E. Gary, Nellie E. Brenner, Eliza Burchard, Minnie E. Mathews, Etta Harrington, Alice Johnson, Winnie Dale, Anna Sanger, Kittie Maxson, Ada Williams, Dexter Stewart, M. Sullivan, Sarah Wilcox, Ida Adams, Agnes Neill, Mary Fiske, Misses Allie Stewart, Florence Turner, Messrs. Seymour

Mathews, scribe. The chapter was con- stituted November 29. 1898.

A commandery of Knights Templar was put under dispensation July 5, 1901. with John E. Burchard. John S. Ren- ninger and Clarence M. Boutelle as principal officers. Marshall Command- ery No. 28 was instituted November S. 1901, by Eminent Commander Joseph Bobletter. 19

Marshall's second fraternal order was Good Samaritan Lodge No. 73, Inde- pendent Order Odd Fellows. A pre- liminary meeting of Odd Fellows was held October 3, 1879, and steps were then taken to organize. The lodge was instituted December 18 of that year with the following named six charter members: J. E. Maas, A. T. Gamble, C. H. Richardson, J. H. Williams, S. O. Weston and C. W. Andrews. The lodge had an existence of twenty-nine years and surrendered its charter December 22, 1908.

A Rebekah lodge, auxiliary to the Odd Fellows, was maintained for a number of years. As the result of a surprise party given members of Good Samaritan Lodge by wives of the members early in 1895, application was made for a charter for the auxiliary. Surprise Lodge No. 113, Rebekahs, was organized March 5, 1895.20

One of the most highly respected orders in Marshall is D. F. Markham Post No. 7, Grand Army of the Republic, which has existed since 1881. So early Adams, William A. Hawkins, H. B. Gary, Dexter Stewart, M. Sullivan, O. E. Maxson, M. E. Mathews, L. M. Lange, H. M. Burchard, S. N. Harrington and C. F. Johnson.

19The first officers of Marshall Commandery were John E. Burchard, John S. Renninger, Clarence M. Boutelle, Rev. S. Ellery, James C. Burehard, H. M. Fredenburg, E. S. Frick, A. J. Chamberlain, M. W. Harden, A. A. Christensen, Thomas MeKinley, H. B. Gary, W. A. Hawkins, Fred S. Cook and E. Ziesmer.

20Charter members of Surprise Lodge were Lillie G. Baird, Rosa Sanger, Fannie A. Richardson, May M. Mallory, Alma J. Hunter, Sarah Bryant, Alice G. Wheeler, Ella M. Cowhan, Nellie Gee, Margaret Mather, George H. Porter, William G. Hunter, W. F. Bryant, J. W. Pearson, C. H. Richardson and W. F. Cowhan.

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as 1875 an attempt was made by the soldiers of the Civil War to form a post of the G. A. R. or an independent or- ganization, but it resulted in failure.

In the spring of 1881 the matter was again agitated, and this time the venture resulted in success.21 A petition for organization was signed by thirty-eight soldiers22 and forwarded to headquarters at Stillwater. The post was mustered in July 20, 1881, by Department Com- mander Adam Marty, with eleven char- ter members, as follows: J. W. Blake, who became the first post commander :23 J. M. Vaughn. W. T. Maxson, C. C. Whitney, John Dewey. S. Webster. G. W. Mossman, John Laudenslager, C. E. Porter. A. D. Morgan and B. Vosberg. Thirty-four comrades were mustered in during the next few months and on the first of the year 1882 the membership was forty-five.

Camp Phil Kearney No. 21, Sons of Veterans, had an organization for a number of years, but was finally dis- banded. It was mustered in April 23.

21"I. F. Markham Post was organized in the summer of ISS1, its inception being stimulated by the un- successful attempt to observe Memorial Day, on May 30. The day was Monday, but arrangements had been made by a few of the old soldiers to hold services on Sunday, and a good program had been arranged for Chittenden's Hall and also at the cemetery over the grave of Daniel F. Markham, who at that time was the only soldier buried there. A severe storm began Saturday and continued three days, making it neces- sary to abandon the proposed services. . . . Soon after half a dozen old soldiers held an informal meeting and determined to organize a Grand Army post in Marshall, and Comrade J. M. Vaughn was delegated to eireulate a petition among the old soldiers for such an organization, in which he succeeded during the month of June. During this time there was only a provisional Grand Army Department in Minnesota and only one post remained of the number that had previously existed. This was at Stillwater, and, with only one post existing, the provisional department commander was Adam Marty of that eity."-News- Messenger, December 11, 1903.

22The signers were D. Lee Mason, S. V. Groesbeck, A. J. Ham, John Laudenslager, A. Kingsley, G. E. Nichols, A. A. Hunter, J. M. Vaughn, G. R. Waleh, G. W. Mossman, H. A. Crittenden, J. N. Liscomb, Walter Wakeman, R. M. Addison, J. W. Blake, A. D. Morgan, C. H. Richardson, W. S. Reynolds, Joshua Goodwin, C. C. Whitney, C. A. Edwards, C. E. Porter, R. F. Webster, M. Atherton, C. F. Case, A. A. Farmer, F. Wescott, S. Webster, O. A. Drake, C. L. Thompson, J. A. Hunter, R. J. Madison, A. G. Randall, John Dewey, C. B. Todd, B. Vosberg, W. T. Maxson and A. O. Underhill.

23 Early commanders of D. F. Markham Post were as follows: J. W. Blake, ISS1; S. Webster, 1882; C. C. Whitney, 1883; S. Webster, 1884; R. M. Addison,

1886, by Adjutant L. E. Hale, of Minne- apolis, with about twenty charter mem- bers. 21

D. F. Markham Corps No. 67, Women's Relief Corps, was organized March 15, 1890, and instituted by Mrs. Sarah S. Evans. The order began with a mem- bership of nineteen. 25

Marshall Lodge No. 125. Ancient Order United Workmen, was instituted August 21, 1890, by Grand Master Workman C. H. Botkin with ten charter members.26 The lodge was formally organized September 4.

The Workmen auxiliary, Mizpah Lodge No. 53. Degree of Honor, was instituted January 23, 1896, with a membership of twenty-eight. 27

One of the Marshall lodges that flourished for a number of years but which has surrendered its charter was Marshall Lodge No. 89, Knights of Pythias. It was instituted July 23, 1891, by Grand Chancellor L. P. Hunt, of Mankato, with twenty-eight charter members. 28 Marshall Division No. 9,

1885; T. P. Baldwin, 1886; O. Warren, 1887; C. A. Cook, ISSS; C. H. Richardson, 1889; A. R. Chace, 1890; R. M. Addison, 1891.

24The first officers of Phil Kearney Camp were Seymour Adams, Louis Larson, Thomas J. Baldwin, Frank C. Whitney, F. A. Howard, Charles II. Austin, Fred H. Webster, C. L. Addison, Harry W. Addison, R. D. Baldwin, C. P. Goodwin, R. B. Vondersmith and W. M. Trowbridge.

25The charter members of D. F. Markham Corps were Mesdames William T. Maxson, A. R. Chace, O. E. Gail, I. N. Harvey, O. Warren, John Lauden- slager, Ellen Howard, O. McQuestion, Thomas MeElwee, L. M. Lange, S. Harrington, N. W. Mallory, B. F. Webster, C. Richardson, H. S. Adams, George Little, A. Cruikshank, George Watkins and R. J. Madison.

26The charter members of Marshall Lodge were L. M. Lange, George B. Hughes, Clarence B. Guernsey, Warren S. Eastman, Charles H. Johnson, Joseph MeGandy, Frank D. Wasson, Alfred E. Heller, John J. Kelly and David A. Aurandt.

27The first officers of Mizpah Lodge were Mesdames D. McErlain, W. B. Thorburn, T. R. Cummings, Joseph McGandy, J. M. Millard, Thornson, H. M. Dwyer, Joseph Besonson, Violet Brown, N. D. Wasson, L. M. Lange and J. F. Hoagland.

28The charter members of the Knights of Pythias lodge were J. S. Renninger, C. M. Wilcox, V. B. Seward, B. H. Wheeler, A. R. Chace, W. C. Kayser, D. D. Forbes, H. W. Addison, F. H. Webster, A. E. Helber, A. C. Guernsey, F. E. Parsons, A. A. Van Winkle, W. M. Fay, Charles Flemming, Frank Sargent, Charles P. Goodwin, C. E. Patterson, E. S. Frick, B. L. Gates, C. H. Johnson, J. A. McNiven, C. F. Johnson, J. B. Gibbons, F. C. Whitney, J. J. Kelly, Archie MeFadyen and A. P. Baker.

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Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, was instituted January 17, 1896, with twenty- nine charter members.

Marshall Camp No. 1548, Modern Woodmen of America, was organized on the evening of August 3. 1891. under the direction of Deputy Head Consul H. W. Noble. It began with a small member- ship,29 but it developed into a popular order and has had a flourishing existence of twenty-one years.

Artesian Council No. 1606, Royal Arcanum, began life March 20, 1895. It was instituted by H. W. Mead. deputy grand regent of the state, assisted by Secretary G. A. Ives, of Minneapolis. 30

Marshall Council No. 108, Legion of Honor, was instituted March 24, 1897. with twenty-one charter members, and had a short existence. 31

Marshall Tent No. 75. Knights of the Maccabees, was organized April 25, 1898. with nineteen charter members.

Columbus Court No. 835, Catholic Order of Foresters, was organized in April, 1899. with twenty-five charter members. 32

Isabella Court No. 430, Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, was organ- ized in December, 1899. The organizer was Mrs. Mary Martin and the court was installed by Mrs. Annie Cummings. 33

Eureka Lodge No. 532, Modern Brotherhood of America, was organized May 15, 1899, with forty-eight charter members. 34

Marshall Homestead No. 639. Brother-

29Charter members of the Woodmen lodge were (. F. Johnson, S. N. Harrington, George McConnell, J. S. Renninger, C. MI. Wilcox, F. MI. Healy, M. E. Mathews and C. C. Guernsey.

30Charter members of Artesian Couneil were D. M. King, G. Arvesen, C. H. Johnson, S. N. Harrington, W. G. Little, R. A. Chittenden, J. C. Burchard, F. J. Parker, O. A. Krook, H. M. Grey, George H. Porter, R. Zeismer, E. S. Friek, J. A. MeNiven, J. S. Ren- ninger, Frank Hose, Robert A. Glashan, N. C. Titus, C. E. Mleader and George A. Tallon.

31The first offieers of the Legion of Honor lodge were Charles P. Goodwin, George V. Hicks, Bert Blakeslee, Mrs. Fannie W. Case, Mrs. C. C. Rutherford, A. R. Klinge, Mrs. May Mallory, Mrs. Bertha Dressel, Miss Gertrude Geering, J. N. Mallory, C. F. Case, Florenee Hieks and S. Paulson.

hood American Yeomen, was organized early in 1903.

THE LIBRARY.

Thirty-two years ago the foundation for Marshall's public library was laid. On February 11. 1880. the Village Council authorized the establishment of a public library and made a tax levy of one mill on the dollar-all that the law then permitted-for its support. The president of the Council at the same time named the following persons a Board of Directors with authority to establish the library: C. J. Pickert, S. D. How. C. F. Case. A. C. Forbes, Miss Cynthia Weymouth, Mrs. J. P. Watson, Mrs. R. M. Addison and Mrs. J. W. Blake.

A one-mill tax was levied the next year and funds were raised by dramatic entertainments, so that the Library Board had $420.16 in its treasury. The Board failed to agree on a plan, the money was put at interest, and for several years after the initial step was taken a library did not materialize.

The matter was again taken up late in 1885, when it was found the library fund amounted to about $470. The Village Council then decided to purchase books and found the institution. Va- cancies on the Library Board were filled, and Messrs. Case. Tibbals, Durst and Tyler were named a committee to purchase books. Walter Wakeman was made librarian and the books were kept

32The first officers of the Foresters lodge were Thomas Weleh, John Nash, William Kinney, J. D). Martin, G. Vergote, Chris Roek. Arthur Brais, Arthur Gits, Fred Dandurand, George Dandurand, Paul Gits, Rev. Father Guillot and George Hickey.

33The first officers of Isabella Court were Mrs. Emma MeErlain, Mrs. Mary Martin, Mrs. Eppinsperger, Miss Annie Mulligan, Bessie Kennedy, Miss Adrien Perra, Mrs. Lague, Miss Mongeau, Mrs. Georgia Dandurand, Miss B. Paradis, Mrs. Susan Gaffney, Mrs. Jennie Dandurand and Miss Arnoldine Princen.

34The first officers of Eureka Lodge were Ilorace Hoffman, Joseph Besonson, C. C. Guernsey, T. G. Bonnallie, A. C. Hinckley, H. D. Caley, John Mont- gomery, William Gruel, W. B. Thorburn, J. M. Meehl, John Dick, Dr. T. H. Wimer and Dr. W. A. Hobday.

Marshall's Institutions

High School

Soldiers' Monument

Power House

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at his store. The library was opened January 1, 1886, with five hundred volumes on hand. It continued until replaced by the Carnegie library in 1903, supported by tax levies. Reading rooms were established, and, considering its limited resources, became quite popular.

In February, 1902, the Art History Club became interested in the establish- ment of a Carnegie library and wrote the philanthropist. A year later Mr. Carnegie offered to donate $10,000, providing the village would furnish a site and bind itself to expend $1000 annually on maintenance. The offer was accepted at a public meeting held March 4, 1903. The site at the corner of Lyons and Third Streets was pur- chased for $2500, and in July, 1903, the contract for the erection of the building was let to H. P. Fulton on a bid of $9400. It was constructed under the supervision of a building committee composed of M. Sullivan, M. W. Harden and W. S. Dibble. The Marshall library is one of the best institutions of the kind in Southwestern Minnesota.

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The Marshall Fire Department has developed from small beginnings. Prior to 1879 the village was without fire pro- tection, except that afforded by water in several wells and the willingness of the citizens to apply it. The first action by the village authorities to pro- vide means of protection came in Feb- ruary, 1879, when a box was erected near the town pump and filled with buckets. A meeting to organize a volunteer fire department at that time was held, but small interest was taken and no company was formed.

Three hundred fifty feet-of hose was purchased in December, 1879, to be attached to the town pump in case of

fire. This purchase led to the forma- tion of the first fire company. A public meeting was held at the Merchants Exchange on the evening of December 26, when sentiment was found to be unanimous in favor of forming a fire company. M. E. Wilcox, J. G. Schutz and C. H. Richardson were named a committee to confer with the village authorities.

At a meeting of the Village Council December 29 provision was made for organizing a company of five men, who should have charge of the apparatus and be in command at fires. Such a company was formed with J. G. Schutz as chief and C. H. Richardson, S. Web- ster, Stanley Addison and E. L. Healy as the other members. A hook and ladder truck and buckets were a little later added to the equipment.

The pioneer fire fighting company was handicapped by lack of equipment and was not long maintained. The News of January 16, 1885, said: "The only semblance of fire apparatus is a light truck, carrying a few ladders and hooks. Something efficient is demand- ed." In February, 18SS, a number of Diamond hand grenades were purchased and placed in accessible positions about the village. Marshall's fire fighting ap- paratus was indeed primitive until a progressive step was taken in 1890 and an efficient force organized.

The organization of Marshall's Fire Department came as a result of a con- flagration that brought a loss of $7000. At a meeting of the Village Council January 10, 1890, it was decided to erect an engine house and purchase a fire engine, hose and other necessary apparatus to protect property. J. G. Schutz and J. W. Williams were chosen by the village authorities to carry out the plans.

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The engine house, used also as a city hall, was erected in the summer of 1890, the steam engine was put in service in July, and a reservoir was excavated on the village lots to furnish water. The fire department was organized July 14, 1890, with twenty-five members. 35

When the waterworks system was in- stalled in 1895, the steam engine was discarded and modern fire fighting ap- paratus was procured. A reorganiza- tion of the department was effected in the summer of 1895,36 and the same organization has been maintained ever since. New material was added in 1899, and additions have frequently been made since that time.

Late in 1911 the fire house and city hall was rebuilt and enlarged and the department has one of the finest homes maintained by a volunteer department in Minnesota. The personnel of the department is also excellent, and the fact that Marshall has sustained few losses by fire is due largely to the work of the fire fighters.

THE BANKS.

Marshall has three banking institu- tions, two chartered by the national government and one conducted under the state banking laws. They are the Lyon County National Bank, the First National Bank, and the Marshall State Bank. All are ably conducted institu- tions, enjoy the confidence of the public, and are in flourishing condition.

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An illustrated history of Lyon County, Minnesota, Part 23

Author: Rose, Arthur P., 1875-1970 Publication date: 1912 Publisher: Marshall, Minn. : Northern History Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 726

Author: Rose, Arthur P., 1875-1970
Publication date: 1912
Publisher: Marshall, Minn. : Northern History Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 726