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Distressing Casualty.

The Independent, July 81, co.,
"We are panied to learn that Arthur
R., son of David Steele Jr., residing
in Nicollet county about four miles
from this place, was killed by light
ming during the storm of Tuesday eve-
ming, July 81, 1860. He was return
ing from a neighbours on horseback
and had reached within half mile of
home. BIT ne anu the morse, IL 20
supposed, were killed instantly. His
remains were not discovered until the
following morning, his absence caus-
mig no alarm at home, where it was
supposed the storm had induced. him
to stop over Light with neighbor.
He was found by Mr.. Steele, who
was searching for his cattle at an early
hour and before any approximations
were felt for his safety. The body was
found lying with lace downward and
but few feet from that of the horse.
1t was not mangled in the slightest
degree, the only perceptible mark be-
ing slight bruise or burn extending
| in line from the left temple to the
hip, from whence the fluid descended
to the horse.
"Arthur was an unusually sprightly
and intelligent boy, and his kindly
disposition and many good qualities
had endeared him to all his acquain
tances.
"The distressed parents have TIT
sympathy of the whole community.
Oct. 90, '62:
"Died-In this place, Oct. 81. 1852
Emily R., daughter of David ant
Mary r. Steel, aged II years and
months.
The above items refer to brothe
and sister of DR.. E. D. and Nelson
Steel of this city.
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EARLY CHURCH HISTORY
Sketch of the Various Church Organizations of
the City.
flankatos Spiritual Needs Well Looie:: Aftef by tie
Several misunderstanding of
the Early History.

the most important villages in the
valley of the Minnesota and the
church must have a missionary soon"
The Rev. r. W. Blow came to Man
kato in July of this year, leased hall
and had it fitted up for church SER
vices. The Sioux outbreak soon &C.
Cured and the people fed from their
homes, Mr.. Blow with others. I'm
mediately upon hearing of the out
break Bishop Whipple FASTENED to st
Peter to assist in caring for the
wounded and in ministering to
their spiritual wants. Sunday, De-
cember 90, he preached in Mankato,
celebrated the holy communion, and
also spent part of the day in re-
ligious conversation with the Indi an
prisoners. On the 31st he again
preached, and the next day, January
1, 1868, officiated at a marriage.
During the year following occasional
services were held by the Bishop and
the Rev. Messrs. Livermore, Du Boii
and Spor. In April the Rev. George
G. Tanner of Faribault came to Man
! kato and took charge of the work
Being unable to secure house in thu
village he fixed his residence at Soutl
Bend. His services were held in thu
old log school house. Shortly after
an upper room in building on Mail
street was rented and fitted up fo
services but being shortly after con
demned as unsafe, the old store form
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erly occupied by John F. Meagher as
a hardware store was secured. At this
time the church had but three COM
municants in the village, but during
the summer others came until in
August there were seven. Plans were
formed for the erection of a chu' Oh
and the rear of lots 6 and 7, block 10,
was secured at cost of $3.50. This
property was afterwards exchanged
for the present site of the church
building. Mr.. Tanner returned to
Faribsult in September. In April,
1865, Rev. Alpheus Spor took charge
of the mission. July 9th, st. Johns
church was organized, the first war
dens and vestrymen being N. Finch,
senior warden DR.. J. G. Jones' junior
warden, and O. o. Pitcher, P. B.
Sparrow, J. 81. Hollenbeck, G. S.
Dunscomb, A. 7. Lindhoim and F. II.
Waite, vestrymen. August 10Th the
corner stone of the church was laid.
and on August IS of the next year
(1S67) the church was occupied,
though still in an unfinished state.
Mr.. Spor twice visited the east for
the purpose of raising money to enable
him to complete the church and pay
for it. This was at length accom-
plished, and December I, 1859, the
edi6ce was duly consecrated for
divine service by Bishop Armitage OF
Wisconsin. In August, 1870 Mr.. Spol
closed his services in Mankato. Dur
ing his four years rectorship the seven
communicates had increased to forty
| five, there had been ninety one
baptisms and forty six combinations.
The church had been erected at q
cost of more than IS, 600, three-fourths
of which had been given from abroad.
Since 1870 the successive rectorshipi
of the parish have been as follows
Rev. George w. Dunbar. December
10, 1870, till Nov 1, 1871; the Rev.
IL. G. Coolbaugh from November IL,
1871, till September 26, 1874; the
Rev. T. J. Yundt from June 1, 1875,
till October Is of the same year; the
Rev. VIM. Richmond from March 1,
1877, till August 10, 1881. Then came
vacancy of eleven months, after
which the Rev. J. E. Higgins was
rector for one year. December 16,
1883, the Rev. T. G. Hudson tool
charge of the parish and remained I'm.
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First PRESBYTERIAN.

In the fall of 1854 the Rev. Lewis
Bell was appointed pastor of large
circuit including Mankato, ST. Peter,
Traverse des Sioux, Henderson, Kasota
and other points. In the summer of
1854, his work at Mankato crystalized
in the organization of a society, since
which time Methodism in Mankato
has had continuous organic existence
In Oct. 1856 J. W. Powell was appoint
ed pastor, serving the church one
year. The present pastor, Rev. Frank
B. Cowgirl, came to his work here
in October, 1901.
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lifted from the shoulders of all men.
This is a sentiment embodied in the
Declaration of Independence. Now,
my friends, can this country be saved
upon that basis? IL it can, l will
consider myself one of the happiest
men in the world if can help save it.
IL it cannot be saved upon principle,
it will be truly awful, but If this
country cannot be saved without Civ
ING M the principle. was about to
say that would rather be assassinated
on this spot than surrender it. zap
plause.
"Now. in my view of the present
aspect of affairs. there need be no
bloodshed or war. There is no neces-
sity for it. am not in favor of such
course, and may say in advance
that there will be no bloodshed unless
it be first upon the government and
then it will be compelled to act in
self defense applause.
''My friends this is wholly an IN
expected speech and did not expect
to be called upon to say word when
came; supposed it was merely to dc
something towards raising the flag.
may, therefore. have said something
lindiscreet. (Cries of No NoD 1 have
said nothing but what am willing tt
live by, and if it be the pleasure Of
Almighty God, die by. =" (Mr. Lincoln
concluded amid great applause.
The members of the city councl
paid their respectes to him and th'
procession moved directly towards TIT
platform erected in front of the stat
house.
On Mr.. Lincoln's appearance on tn
platform he was hailed with outburst
of applause from the surrounding
multitude.
Mr.. Benton, of the select COMMITTEE
made a brief address of invitation t
Mr. Lincoln to raise the flag. Mr.
Lincoln replied in patriotic speech
9 stating a cheerful compliance with tn
+ request He alluded to the origina
g flag of thirteen stars, saying that tn
number had increased as time role
: on, and we became happy, powerful
: people.
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o. clock in the evening. This service
was held in the log school house
erected in 1866 where the Union
school house now stands.
No further service was held at Man.
kato until Thursday. April 8. when
Mr.. Peake writes "Visited Mankato
in rain and mud; walked to Kasota
and borrowed horse and saddle from
DR.. Humphrey. On the way was
thrown over the horses head, but
escaped without injury"
In October, 1866, Rev. Ezra Jones
became resident missionary at st
Peter. and for time was the only
missionary in the valley of the Mime
sofa. In report printed in August,
1865, is the following statement: cat
Mankato, twelve miles distant, there
is one church family and services
have been several times held there. -
Mr.. Jones closed his labors in the
valley November 6, 1859, and no fur
Their services are known to be held in
Mankato until the following spring.
In the Mankato Record of April l,
1850. an announcement is made that
"the Rev. Mark L. Odds of Minneapo-
lis will hold service on the evenings
of Thursday and Friday, April IL
and Is. The Bishop thinks of appoint
ing this as station with Mr.. Odds as
minister. No arrangement of this
kind, however, was made.
On June 81, 1850, Bishop Whipple
made his first visit to Mankato and
held service in the public hall. An
arrangement was made at this time to
unite Mankato with st. Peter, the Rev.
Mr.. Livermore holding services twice
a month. Sunday, December 16, the
Bishop again held service and preach,
ed to large congregation. A faithful
woman had at this time gathered q
few children into Sunday school.
Mr.. Livermore continued to hold ser.
vices from time to time.
Sunday, May 5, 1851, Bishop Whip,
pie held service and administered the
holy communion in public hall. In
the evening of November the bishop
again held service in the public hall,
baptized two children and one adult,
and confirmed there persons. May Is,
1859, the bishop again preached in
Mankato and celebrated the holy com.
munion. "This, he says, "is one Of
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During the Indian outbreak, she,
together with party of fourteen, left
the city and went as far as Shakopee,
Mimi, and later in the same year
they returned to Mankato. She often
speaks of the kindness shown to them
by the people living along the road to
Shakope, and especially by the resi-
dents of Cordova and Shieldsville.
She was married to Charles Veigel on
July II, 1865, and they soon after
moved to their farm near Indian lake,
where they spent the greater part of
their lives.
Mrs. Veigel is now enjoying life in
Mankato and is taking great deal of
interest in the preparations being
made for the semi centennial celebra-
ton.
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Scandinavian Baptist.

The Scandinavian Baptist church
was first organized some twenty years
ago as a Norwegian and Danish
church, but disbanded and for some
years there was no organization here.
Rev. G. F. Lindberg, the present pas
tor, however, held services here occa-
sionaIly and the church was organic
ed in 1892, several students having
charge at various times, and Rev.
Mr. Nylin was pastor for a time.
Mr.. Lindberg has been here for some
months and they dedicated their new
church the past winter.
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First Church of Christ

The First Church of Christ was
oragnized in 1872. Rev. A. B. Council
first filled the pulpit and was followed
by Rev. E. T. G. Bennett and Rev.
Edwin Rogers. Their present build
ing was erected in 1894. Rev. 81. d.
Williams is the present pastor.
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ST. Johns Catholic.

st. Johns Catholic church was or.
ganized in 1885, and the present house
of worship was erected at that time.
Rev. John Prior was for number of
years the priest. Rev. Robert Hughes
has now been the priest for some
months.
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Mrs. ChaS. VeigeI.

Mrs. Charles Veigel, then Miss
Susan Lentz, came to Mankato with
her parents forty-five years ago. or on
May 4, 1857, and lived for a time in
log house back of the Tourtello to
hospital. Mrs. Veigel went to school
in the first log school house and was
one of the pupils of Mr.. L. q. M.
Fletcher.
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Adventist Church.

The Adventist church was organized
in 1874, the building being the first of
the denomination to be erected in
Minnesota. The first pastor was
Ferdinand Morse, but no pastor is in
charge at present.
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First Baptist.

The First Baptist church was organ
lied Aug. 81, 1859 with fifteen mem
beers and Rev. J. r. Ash-as pastor.
The church building was erected in
1864, during the passionate of J. u.
Craven and was occupied until the
dedication of handsome building in
December, 1887. Rev. F. E. X. Miller
has been its pastor for year. The
West Mankato branch was oragnized
in 1896 and Mr.. Judson, student at
Chicago university is expected to
come to this field as assistant pastor
at an early date.
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From the Independent, Nov. 10, 1859 {:
A man being awakened by the cap
tain of boat with the announcement
that he must not occupy the berth
with his boots on, very considerably
replied: ooh, the bugs won't hurt
'em, I guess. They are an old pair.
Let 'em rip.
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Swedish NJ. E.

The Swedish Methodist Episcopal
church was organized in September,
1886, with Rev. N. Eklund as its first
pastor They are now completing
their building, although it was dedi-
Gated in April of this year. They
occupied the basement for several
years. Rev. Louis johnson has been
the pastor for about two years past.
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st. Peters and st. Paurs Catholic.
Centenary M. E.

The Centenary NJ. E. church is an
old organization dating back to 1866
o 1856, though the present building
was not erected until 1866. The first
pastor was Rev. W. S. Gum, being
succeeded by B. Y. Coffin. F. B.
Cowgirl, the present pastor has been
here for several months. The mission
in North Mankato was established
eight years ago and is doing fine
work.
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ture, valued at SIC, 900. The first pas
tor was Rev. S. c. Frsnzen, who serv-
ed from 1889 to 1894. At the end of
1894 Rev. A. E. Ericsson accepted
call and commenced his work in Janu-
airy, 1895. He is at present pastor of
this church. The present communi-
can't number is 800 The last confirma-
ton class consisted of 46 children and
the Sunday school has about 100 Chill
dren. The great impetus of the pres
ent year is the donation of a fine
81, 900 pipe organ, donated by Col.
Gustaf Widell and family. The church
feels very thankful for this gift and
is proud of the donors.
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time il has a membership of about
two-hundred. In the year, 1900,
fine parsonage was built at a
cost of sixteen hundred dollars.
The following are the pastors VINO
have filed the pulpit during the
church history in this place: Rev.
Nels Olson, 1S69'74, now deceased
Rev. Nels Haggerness, 1S74-S3, now
retired; Rev. P. J. Disregard, 1SS4-s6.
now Council Bluffs, Ia. Rev. 5.
Romsdshl, 1886 81, now Calumet,
Mich. Rc-. = Y. CSs5ho, iGSS-- so,
now Fargo; Rev. J. Mortensen, 1888
80, now Lamberton; Rev. NJ. r..
Michealson, the present pastor.
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swedishLutheran Emmanuel.

The Swedish Lutheran Emmanuel
church was organized in 1887 and
their church home built in 1892. 1t
is a substantial stone and brick struc-
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First congregational.

The First Congregational church
was organized in 1870 and the church
building which is still in use was soon
erected. The earlier pastors were
Revs. G. II. Merrill and L. W.
Clancy. E. L. HeermanCe has just
taken charge of the field.
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German Methodist Episcopal.

The German Methodist Episcopal
church was organized in 1860, al
though Rev. J. G. jain was the first
missionary, stationed here in 1878,
when but one family belonging to the
church resided here. To Rev. E. e.
Schuette belongs much credit for the
erection of the present building. The
present pastor is Rev. George Goess.
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WEIGH CalVaniStiC.

The organization of the Welsh
Calvinistic Methodist church dates
back to 1865, by Rev. Joseph Rees of
Butternut Valley with about twenty
five members. The church was erect
ed the following year. Their present
home was erected in 1896. Their pas
tor is that genial man, Rev. VIM. E.
Evans
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Christian Science.

The Christian Science as society
has been holding meetings since 1898.
They have rooms in the Glass Block
at present. Have Sunday school and
their meetings are we'll attended.
Mrs. ]. @. A. Marsh has charge of
the work
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Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran.

Our Savior's Norwegian Evangelical
Lutheran church was organized in
1867 with twenty-five members. F.
81. Dahl was the first pastor. Their
present building was erected in 1875.
Rev. J. E. Ingebrigtson is the pre-
sent pastor
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Jerusalem Church, German.

Jerusalem church of the Evangelical
association (German) was incorporat-
ed in 1868, but no church was erected
until five years later. Revs. August
Huelster and E. A Healscher were
early connected with the church. Rev.
Frederick G. Sahr is pastor of this
church.
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German Evangelical Lutheran.

The German Evangelical Lutheran
Emmanuel church was organized in
1866 and the church building erected
the next year Rev. W. Vomhof was
the first pastor and was succeeded by
Rev. A. Kuhn. The present pastor,
Rev. Karl F. Schulze, is assisted by
Rev. Simon Dember.
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til June 1, 1890. June 10 he was
succeeded by the Rev. Arthur R.
Taylor who closed his rectorship Janu
airy, I, 1895. and was succeeded in
February of the same year by the
present rector Rev. George 81.
Davis, D. D. During the incumbency
of Rev. Mr.. Hudson the rectory was
erected on the rear of the church lot
During that of Mr. Taylor the church
was enlarged and improved by the
addition of a recess chancel. Other
improvements have since beer made
What has been accomplished in the only
only work of a church, the building
up of spiritual life and character, IL
known only to the Master. The church
now enrolls about a hundred ano
eighty five communicates.
ST. Peters and st. Paul's Catholic.
st. Peter and st. PauPs Catholic
church was organized in 1856 or '66
the first mass celebrated here being OF
June "a, 1866, by Father Ravoux
Among those connected with the earl.
work were Father Winninger, Bishol
Cretin and Father Somereisen. A
present Rev. J. B. Neustich is tn
priest
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Swedish Congregational.

The Swedish Congregational church
was first organized about twenty years
ago, occupying the church building
in West Mankato. After the disorgan-
ization it was reorganized in 1889
with August Berg as its pastor and
the present building in North Manka.
to erected At present Rev. Aaron
Anderson is pastor.
Trinity Norwegian Lutheran.
The Trinity Norwegian Luth-
eran church was organized In
this city in 1869. Meetings were first
held at the court house, German
Lutheran church and various other
places of convenience, until 1875
when the church was erected on the
corner of Carroll and Van Brunt
street The board of trustees at that
time, consisted of M. o. Sundt, Peter
Raknes and J. Hokstad. Much credit
is due them for the success of the
undertaking. When the church was
first organized it contained but ten
or twelve members, but has been con-
stantly growing until at the present
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-01
A COMING FEAST.

The second of the series of lectures
and entertainments provided by the
Lyceum managers, is a lecture by Jahu
Dewitt Miller The writer of this
takes great pleasure in making the
announcement that Prof. Miller will
be here il the course this season. For
nearly two years the writer and Prof.
Miller were student and teacher in
one of the eastern colleges and for
period of several months was inti-
mately associated with him in his
lecturing tours. He has heard him
speak in the Academy of Music in the
city of Philadelphia to thousands. in
the Ford opera house at Trenton, in
the Metropolitan Methodist church at
Washington and upon numerous other
occasions and he considers him one of
the best and greatest platform orators
in America today.
Prof. Miller has spoken many times
at all the prominent ChautauGuas III
this country. especially at the parent
lChautauqua in the state of New York.
He has been heard in every prominent
city in America and the people of
Grand Junction will miss rare treat,
if they miss the lecture of Prof. Mil
Ter at the Christian church on the
night of Saturday. December 18th. il
he is any thing like the Prof. Miller
of ten years ago.
He has half dozen lectures from
which to select, but among his great
est are Love, Courtship and Mar
riage' and the ''The Uses of Ugli
ness.
The Chri stian church should be
crowded to hear Miller. as he is ;
man of great parts.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-01
Try Sparks & Co.'S hot drinks.

iiy SpaIhs S 20 not drinks.
Kirlin's for gents up to date neck
wear
Boys sweaters in any size and color
at Kirlin's.
Take your watches for repairs to Thomp-
son Jewelry Il Music store.
"A specially fine line of baby bonnets
going cheap at the The Ladies EN-
porium.
The finest line of congress and lace
boots, made of the best material in
the world. at Kirlins.
a nne hot drink these cool morn
lngs will warm you up and do you
good AT Sparks & Co.
So. 90 entities you to one week IS
board at the Grand Bakery Restaur-
ant. Opposite the blue Barn.
Our horses are all goers, and our
rigs are up to date. Try our prices.
Satisfaction to all. Platt & King.
The Star laundry is better equipped
than ever to do family and CONNER
clal washing. Under new and up to
date management.
For fine repairing of all kinds on watches,
clocks, or Jewelry GO to the Thompson Jew
dry & Music store.
Commodore Mckinney, who is well
known in this city. is an arrival and
will take up his permanent residence
here. Mr.. Mckinney has been in
business in Mlnturn for couple of
years, but has sold out his business
there.