Newspaper/Resource Search
| Name |
Subject |
Categories |
Source |
Date |
Pg |
Col |
| Organizations -Chaska Arts |
Chaska now has one of the finest little "Opera Houses" in the Minnesota Valley |
- Arts: Art
- Cultural Facilities: Opera Houses
- Government: Organizations |
Weekly Valley Herald |
12/24/1891 |
1 |
2 |
| Boss, John |
Veteran of Civil War died at his home in Chaska |
|
Carver County News |
1/1/1892 |
5 |
4 |
| Businesses - Chaska |
Henk Opera House dedicated on New Years Eve with Sodallty band playing (A grand entertainment |
Cultural Facilities: Opera Houses |
Weekly Valley Herald |
1/7/1892 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Melvin Bros: Announcement to the public (closing out clothing dept. - selling wholesale |
Business & Industry: Clothing & Textiles |
Weekly Valley Herald |
1/7/1892 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
VanFleet & Larkin Shoe Factory - Machinery being put in, will be in running order in a week |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
1/7/1892 |
4 |
|
| Carison, Jno M. |
Moved to Chaska with family; working at Carison & Hedman firm;living in diethelm residence. |
Housing: New Homes |
Weekly Valley Herald |
1/14/1892 |
4 |
|
| Hank, George |
Treasurer of City of Chaska, absconded with $2000.00 |
|
Norwood Times |
2/11/1892 |
1 |
2 |
| Henk, G. W. |
Chaska's City Treasurer Mising since Thursday Along with a shortage of Funds |
|
Carver County News |
2/12/1892 |
5 |
4 |
| Henk, George |
Settled-an arrearage of $1519 of the Chaska treasury was paid by Phhilip Henk, Georges father. George is town treasure |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
2/18/1892 |
4 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Henk Hardware Co: Receiver appointed, although the company is solvent partnership |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
2/18/1892 |
4 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Carlson & Hedman Shoe Factory: Home & County news (35 now working 50 expected) |
Labor: Employment |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/3/1892 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Henk Hardware Co: Bids wanted (Selling inventory of stock; & inviting those who are looking for business opportunity to inquire) |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/3/1892 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
VanFleet & Larkin Factory - Home & County News, will change management. Will build brick structure near the Carlson Building |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/3/1892 |
1 |
|
| Goldsmith, F. (mr.) |
Was buried at Chaska |
|
cfp |
3/3/1892 |
8 |
1 |
| Businesses - Chaska |
Nicolin & Linenfelser Hardware: Nicolin & Linenfelser bought out stock of Henk Hardware Co. |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/10/1892 |
8 |
|
| Aue, Mary, Mrs. |
Died, mother of Chas. Aue. Buried at Chaska City cemetery |
|
Norwood Times |
3/13/1892 |
1 |
4 |
| Beseman, |
Mayor of Chaska delegate at Democratic Convention |
|
Carver County News |
3/25/1892 |
1 |
1 |
| Businesses - Chaska |
Carlson & Hedman Shoe Co: Notice to factory hands. Factory will resume work |
Business & Industry: Clothing & Textiles |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/31/1892 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Sumner Factory: Enthusiastic meeting (Plans explained & voted in) |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/31/1892 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Sumner Factory is to employ 40 people |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/31/1892 |
1 |
3 |
| Cities - Chaska |
Mayor Besemann's Message - Improvements: Building a bridge to Scott County; 3rd street upgraded; Carlson Hedman factory - Establishment of Chaska Industrial Union |
- Transportation: Bridges
- Government: Public Works: Street Improvements |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/31/1892 |
4 |
|
| Military - Watertown |
Lt. M. G. Krayenbuhl is stationed at Chaska to recruit men for artillery service |
Military Activities: Spanish American War |
CCN |
4/15/1892 |
1 |
2 |
| Bolig, Mike |
Sold Chanhassen farm-moving to Chaska |
Land & Property: Real Estate |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/21/1892 |
1 |
|
| Organizations - Chaska |
G.I.R.L. Society, successful social entertainment |
Government: Organizations |
Carver County News |
4/22/1892 |
1 |
4 |
| Cities - Chaska |
Plans to put in over a mile of brick sidewalks |
Government: Public Works: Street Improvements |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/28/1892 |
1 |
5 |
| Monuments |
Home & County News (2 Chaska men visited Waconia in preparation for soldiers monument & foundation |
Landmarks & Monuments: Memorials |
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/5/1892 |
1 |
5 |
| Businesses - Chaska |
Kunz, Gertie & Mary Dressmakers: Dressmaking (starting business) |
Business & Industry: Clothing & Textiles |
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/5/1892 |
8 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Riedele Brick Co. - Home & County (Shipped 100,000 brick to Renville station) |
Business & Industry: Ceramics Industry, Potteries |
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/5/1892 |
1 |
|
| Schools - Chaska |
Lutheran School: Home & County News - New brick school building 1/2 completed masonry by Oesterreich Bros. |
Education: Private Schools |
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/19/1892 |
1 |
4 |
| Businesses - Chaska |
Holemeke Wagon & Carriage Shop: Home & County News (Just started next to blacksmith shop) |
Business & Industry: Blacksmiths, Horseshoers & Wagoneers |
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/26/1892 |
1 |
|
| Wirtz, Mr & Mrs Henry |
Chaska couple celebrate golden wedding |
|
Carver County News |
6/3/1892 |
1 |
3 |
| Fink, Joseph and Julian |
Home and Country News. Helping father in the Chaska Bung factory |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
6/9/1892 |
1 |
2 |
| Businesses - Chaska |
Dols & Simons Lumber Yard: Home & County News (Partnership bought out Frank Kolosky) |
Business & Industry: Forest Industries, Sawmills & Lumber |
Weekly Valley Herald |
6/16/1892 |
1 |
4 |
| Stagecoach |
Albert Munson made his last trip driving the Chaska stage last Wednesday. |
Government: Licensing & Franchises: Vehicle Transport |
Carver County News |
7/1/1892 |
8 |
2 |
| Schools - Chaska |
Teacher's Training School - Opened at Chaska 7/6/1892 (Details) |
Education: Teachers |
Norwood Times |
7/21/1892 |
1 |
4 |
| Brickmaking, Strobach, Faber & Co. - Chaska |
Will contribute towards the delivery of 1,000,000 sewer brick to Mpls. |
Business & Industry |
Weekly Valley Herald |
7/28/1892 |
1 |
4 |
| School - Chaska |
Lutheran - New school house will be dedicated July 31st |
Education: Private Schools |
Carver County News |
7/29/1892 |
1 |
3 |
| Cities - Chaska |
Ferry has been moved to the foot of Chestnut St. & road near Gifford's Hill will be graded |
Transportation: Ferries |
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/18/1892 |
1 |
4 |
| Barker, A. W. |
Took up Ownership of Hotel in Chaska |
|
cfp |
9/8/1892 |
8 |
1 |
| Schools - Chaska |
Chaska commerical school - F. H. Thomas - 6 courses of study |
Education: Special Classes |
Norwood Times |
10/6/1892 |
1 |
4 |
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Blocker/Plocher
Hemming/Henning
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