A certificate of promotion was given to students who successfully completed the first semester of their junior year in high school. This certificate belonged to Helen Tews, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tews who owned the Tews Hotel.
"Write now for the clothing sample book you want." Postcard for ordering sample books of ready to wear and custom made clothing for men and young men from Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An invitation from the Stewartville Alumni Association in June of 1924. The invitation asked the "Ladies" to bring a covered dish to suit their tastes, sandwiches, and silverware. The men were to bring nickels for ice cream and coffee.
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.
This is a Sunday menu from the Tews Hotel. The menus were typed, probably by a member of the Tews Family. The menu offers many selections of food and desserts.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
This booklet was given to the graduates of Stewartville High School in 1915. The inside pages contain poetry and a list of the graduates for the class of 1915.
This letter was sent to Dr. A. O. Hagen, a local dentist, from presidential candidate Wendell Wilkie a few weeks before the national election for the presidency.