The Warranty Deed was dated October 30, 1894, and it explains the terms for the land transaction detailed on the inside pages. The land was owned by Mr. Franz Urban and it was purchased by Mr. Michael J. Kennedy for four thousand dollars.
Property tax receipt made out to Fred Tews for property taxes he paid for 1901. It appears there was a penalty for late payment. The payment was for one full year.
Electric light bills for Mr. Fred Tews. The bills shows how many watts were consumed and the price of twelve and one - half cents per watt. Mr. Tews was the owner of the Tews Hotel
A bill for grains and cow pasturage. It appears that a discount was given since Mr. Tews paid in cash. The payment for cash was signed by Wauzee Cussons, one of the owners of the mill.
The cyclone policy was issued to M. J. Kennedy on May 12, 1905. The policy was in effect for five years and it covered farm implements, grain and hay. The policy was issued by the Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
The Land Tax Road Receipt was for road taxes paid in the village of Stewartville. Mr. Tews was also charged a labor payment for Personal Property Road Tax.
This insurance policy from the Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company covers the farm buildings, implements, and hay on the farm owned by M.J. Kennedy. The policy covers the years 1906-1909 and is for the amount of $500.
A receipt made out to Fred Tews for fifty cents that was paid to the State Prohibition Committee. The purpose of this committee was to eliminate the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the United States.
Receipt made out to Fred Tews for payment on account of $25.00. Laird Nord Yards was a retail lumber dealer in Stewartville, MN. The business was established in 1855 and incorporated in 1900.
A bill made out to Fred Tews for general merchandise. The bill shows the amount of the purchase and a credit he received. Mr. Aupperle's signature is shown with the date the bill was paid in full.
Dr. Burns was well respected in the community and when he moved to California with his family in 1912, the citizens of Stewartville gave a banquet to express their appreciation.
Photograph of Ruth Ringey with family and friends on the front porch of the Ringey home. Ruth is second from the left in the photograph. Ruth Ringey was a teacher and prominent person in the community.
This is a piece of stationery from the Tews Hotel. Note that it lists Mrs. Alice Tews as the proprietor of the hotel. It also shows that the hotel offered American and European Plans.