The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-05
FILL THE SLOUGH
The City Council Favors Max
ing a Lake of 1t.
officer Thilgen Resigns From the Po'
lice Force, and is Succeeded by
Andrew Lundberg.

Shall the slough be converted into
lake and Mankato be made summer
resort9 This question was discussed
seriously by the council at its special
meeting Wednesday night. Quite
sentiment developed in favor OF the
idea.
Mayor Petersen brought the matter
up by saying that there Is an agita-
tion in favor of the city making
skating rink. and that he had expected
that'a petition asking for this would
be handed in at this meeting. He was
in favor of a rink A gentleman had
also suggested to him that the city,
aided. by private subscribers, pur-
chase the slough and put down an
artesian we'll and form lake, This
gentleman had offered to head the
subscript list with $780, and an
other had offered to sign for SlOO. Inc
water would flow away and keep
pure. The expense would not be great.
Aid Heinze said that he had often
thought of this, as it would make
splendid place for lake, where there
could be boating and fishing in sum-
mer and skating in winter. A Dam
could be built on the lower side, 1t
would cost much money, but sub
scription list would be largely signed.
He moved that the committee on city
property ascertain who are the owners
of the slough property and what IL
can be purchased for.
Aid. Taylor thought that the Pleasant
street extension might have to be pro-
tected by stone walls. 1t would be
quite expensive, but he would like to
see the lake idea carried out.
Mayor Petersen said that If lake
could be made there it would be one
Of the best things for Mankato that
could happen.
The motion was carried.
Aid. Taylor said that he knew OF
another man who would give 5000.
Aid. Heinze thought that the matter
could be finished up this fall.
Mayor Petersen said that he had re-
ceived the resignation of Officer Mic
Thilgen from the police force, and an
nounced the appointment. of Andrew
Lundberg to fill the vacancy. The ap-
pointment was approved, as was also
MIR. Lundberg's bond for $500, with
his brother Olof Lundberg, and ID. L.
Bowen as sureties.
MI. Thilgen resigned in order te
take""s position with the Minnesota
Wine and Liquor company, in bloch
fourteen, which he will take Dec. LIST.
His relations with the mayor ano
chief have been of the most pleasant
nature, and his resignation is wholly
voluntary and because of receiving
larger salary from his new employers.
He has served efficiently on the. police
force for nearly six years
Mr.. I,undberg served for two and
half years on the police force severa
years ago and made reliable officer
The council reconsidered the vote
by which the street car franchise or
dinance was passed at the last meet
ing, and took up section five. which
was amended 30 as to provide tina
from a. m. until 10 p. m. cars shall
be run between Hubbell avenue an6
Vine street at intervals of not to ex
coed fifteen minutes. The ordinance
was then passed again.
A liquor license was ordered granted
TO W. M. Smith on payment of 81. OO'
license. The bond, with john Adam
and J. A. Hielscher as sureties, wa
approved.
A petition for an incandescent ligh
at the corner of Swiss and Rhine
streets was received and referred e
the committee on lights.
The bond of the American Develop
ment company for $1,000, with TIT
National Surety company as security
was approved. The contract as exc
cuted was also approved.
Aid. Leonard stated that the rail
road companies are putting up
building on the end of Plum street
It is the new interlocking switch
building.
The matter was referred to TIT
street committee to look into and stol
the building in case the street is be
ing encroached upon.