The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-03-31

thoroughfares in and out of the
city The Commercial and Automo-
bile clubs had yet some work to do
and favored continuation of the
work Criticism had been made to
him OF the clubs Partially to some
roads.
Must Have Cooperation.
Mr.. Palmer explained that where
the farmers along any main high
way would cooperate with the com
mittee, the work had been done, but
without this cooperation neither the
good roads committee nor auto clubs
could do anything.
John NyquiSt and County Surveyor
Brooks also spoke on the subject.
Mr.. Brooks in referring to other
roads said that survey had been
made of the ST. Clair road as far
as the lie Sueur river, and recon-
mended that grade of 5 per
road from the city limits to Tivoli
could be put into first class shape
for $1,000.
On motion of Mr.. Andrews the
club voted to pay one-fOurth of this
expense if the farmers would do
good roads committee in doing the
work
To question as to the condition
of the Minneopa road, Mr.. Palmer
said that Senator Works had in
troduced state park bill asking
for an appropriation for the improve
ment of the roadway leading to the
park.
City Highly Spoken Of.
J. II. Brandrupt spoke of the good
to the city through the advertising
sent out by the Sunday school con
vention committee and also the IA
vorable comments he had heard of
this city from delegates who came
from the southern and western parts
of the state. "A clean city was a
comment repeatedly heard from the
delegates.
Judge Cray also commented along
this same line, and told Of young
man here during the convention who
was SO favorably impressed with
the city that he was seeking posi-
ton here.
Mr.. Palmer favored the club get
ting as many conventions in Man
Tkato as possible, and suggested the
appointment of committee to look
after this.
Mr.. Hancc urged the club to ia
vor the Improvement of Sibley park.
Eiehty-Three Members.
The secretary reported eighty-three
members as having signed the club
list. j. Il. Snow thought this member
with little effort on the part of the
new officers.
/ Mr.. True favored social gath
ering and dinner once month to
talk over matters of interest to the
! city. This plan was pursued in
southern towns that he had recently
visited.
President Crandall before closing
urged all members to bring up any
matter of general interest to Mankato
at future meetings.
Watch North Mankato take long
strides forward
The spirit of progress has taken
possession of the community as
evinced by the organization of a live
commercial body in that beautiful
village. Unity of purpose and action
is the slogan. That the club will
do things is evidenced by the hearty
manner in which the members have
started out. A spirit of harmony
and cooperation has taken root in
the organization. The members are
united and they will all pull TO
community.
The North Mankato Commercial
club, organized on Saturday night
met for the second session las
night with a large attendance anC
a display of genuine enthusiasm
that will be lasting.
Constitution Is Adopted.
President j. b. Nielsen presided
and j. Kumerow acted as temporary
secretary. The committee on consti
tuition reported the result of theil
labOrs. The object of the club is
to promote the development an(
growth of the village, to advertise
its advantages as an ideal spot fol
business, residence and manufac
tories. The membership fee is placed
, at 81 per year. The constitution
after being read was adopted.
Has Thirty Members.
The club has thirty members, bu
1t is destined to have 100 befor,
many months roll around Ever,
member has constituted himself {
soliciting committee
The discussion that took place las
night touched a number of prop
OsitlOns that when matured will re
suit benefcially to the community
While no definite action was taker
on any of them, the points brough
to the surface furnished consider
able food for thought and as time
goes on the development of eacl
will no nh 10 10. hn a.