The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-05-06
Explained tho Proposition.


Mons. Abclen explained what it was
proposed to do. and what would be re-
qured to secure the location of the
institutions in Mankato. The city OF
roads to the grounds, and would have
to extend the sewer and water mains
to the grounds and connect up with
the buildings, and afford fire protec-
ton. The people would have to fur
nish the necessary grounds free OF
cost, with clear title, and raise a cash
donation besides. He did not say how
much this would have to be. He said
/ that contrary to the general impression
the Sisters of the Natrc Dame are not
Il wealthy organization, and have no
money laid aside.
If the city and the people did what
was required of them. construction
work on one of the buildings would
begin this fall, and the foundation
be gotten in. This building would
cost $4,000 to 100000. and if the
institution proved to be a success,
other buildings would be erected in the
near future. In few years it was
bclievable that there might be build
ings there costin. over S200.00J.
St. Paul Wants the Institution. p
st. Paul was after the institution,
and the Archbishop Ireland wishes it
located there, but the officials of the
order like Mankato, one reason be-
ing that daughters in SO many fam
lilies have Joined the Sisters. Mons.
Abelen said that it would be neces-
sary to know i'll two weeks whether
Mankato would meet the requirements.
Mayor Meyer was present, and that
no doubt the city would fulfill the
conditions put upon it, as regards the
sewer and water extensions and the
new roads.
Rev. Huber. II. +. Leonard, Louis
Krusc, J. f.. Regain and others spoke,
all feeling that the conditions could
and should be complied with, and that
it would be good thing for Mankato
to secure these schools.
The following committee was APP
pointed to solicit subscriptions: Robert
Lalnm.s.J. ii. Thro! NJ. +. Sullivan. Louis
Kruse. George s hultr. Willi,m Witt
rock, George Scbcurcr, Henry Heinz
man. J. P Meurcr, Daniel Brown, Mar
tin. ]. Bowc, George Klein, Ii. L. IIance
and w. Hodapp.
Payments Arc Easy.
The list was passed at the meeting
as starter and 81 600 was subscribed
The time of the payments are easy.
One-third is to BIZ paid next fall
one third year from June, and the
balance a year from next fall.
The site chosen, or practically agreed
upon, provided water and sewer con
necton can be given, is the bluff tnis
side of the l.. G.. NJ. Fletcher farm,
\. \. Dukes hats offered to donate
fourteen acres, and options have been
secured on adjacent pieces of property
until the whole amounts to fifty to
fifty five acres. This bring, the prop
crty part way down the bluff just
north of the Thompson creek. The
location is very slightly. and while it is
OH a main road. and easy of access. it
is retired. 1t is an ideal place for the
location of school of the nature.
The view is commanding the air is fresh
and pure. and the street cars run al
most to the grounds.
Committee Will Go to Work.
The soliciting committee will go to
at once, and it is thought that it
will raise enough to pay for the land
that has to be purchased, and have
enough left for substantial cash do
nation.
The matter of supplying fire protec-
tiOn will raise the same question as
in the case of the Lutheran ladies
seminary. Both will be OH about
the same level. and a standpipe or tank
will be needed, either. at each school
or one large enough to supply the en-
tire bluff district with water. This
is one of the problems that will con-
front the next council.