Tommy Kowaksi was one of New Brighton's first policeman, but also served as the town street sweeper. This photo was taken on present day Fifth Avenue, facing north, with the Hudoba Building and the Transit House Hotel in the background.
First Grand Jury for the new courthouse, May 19, 1909. From left to right starting at the top. Top left: Frank Gillespie, Deputy Sheriff. Top row: F. Wazlahowsky, G. L. Lardon, R. Olson, L. W. Sevatson, A. Richter, H. A. White, H. Christoffers. Middle Row: L. F. Ashley, Geo Withers, W. Motl, P. Dilley, J. O. Conner, B. O. Rue, D. C. Coward, S. C. Case. Bottom Row: M. L. Ashley, J. P Brakke, F. Hampel, (or Homfel), F. Bailey, J. P. Greenland, E. A. Nasby, J. O. Lilleberg.
The Jesse James - Younger gang fled from Northfield, Minnesota after a failed bank robbery. Young Sorbel recognized the gang as they passed his Hanska farm. Bob, Cole and Jim Younger would eventually surrender to this seven-man posse 8 miles west of Madelia on the banks of the Watonwan River. Charlie Pitts died in the shootout.