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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
Brief note from associate editor Ellie-Mkineer outlines ongoing coverage by Skinner and Ulmer. The item cites organizational roles and editorial alignment, signaling forthcoming features and collaborations.
A brief verse extols simple living and healthful days with contentment in sunshine and birdsong. An item from a Main Street clothier notes a city official had a boyl, adding a quaint local anecdote to the column.
Chief of Police Galt received an Important telegraph message Thursday night from Detective Edwards requesting to send his night shirt to Central police station in St. Paul.
Local readers followed Chester Edwards a detective from Spokane who joined Eagle Lodge No 1 and was among the seven founders of the order.
George Capron, a Minnesota football idol, is wanted on a bench warrant held by the Hennepin County sheriff for violation of Minnesota national guard rules. His fall from grace follows a season of praise and public adulation as he struggled with ethical standards.
A guidance note urges customers to complete deposit slips before visiting the bank to save tellers from preparing slips. It cites 150 to 200 deposits daily and warns that about half require tellers to make slips, costing from half to three quarters of an hour and causing delays for busy customers.
The text lists Austin's population: 1890 about 1,991, 1900 5,474, 1905 6,489. Growth from 1890 to 1900 was 1,573 and from 1900 to 1905 about 1,015, implying a 7,098 estimate by 1905, with a belief that the actual population exceeded 7,000.
George Sutton for mayor Peter Johnson for alderman at large and J L Mitchell for treasurer will appear as Democratic nominees though initially nominated by Republicans. Law 1906 requires the first party to file names, so once Democrats filed first their nominees are listed as Democrats. In the Second ward Percy Bump was nominated by both parties but will appear as a Republican.
The faculty invites parents and guardians to a meeting at the Austin high school to read and discuss papers on athletics physical training and social life. Parents will tour the building to see departments and understand education efforts, an idea suggested for wider adoption.
The piece argues Mayor Sutton faces opposition from foes inside law enforcement and a potential council hostile to his agenda. It notes Austin’s progress with a progressive council and warns a reactionary majority could hinder city advancement and local reform efforts.
To the patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry we announce a new steam cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing of clothes department. We guarantee good work and service from Austin Steam Laundry.
Alex Campbell displays a silver spoon linked to Peerless flour coupons from a quarter century ago. Secret Service officers visit to probe a stockyard meat scandal, while Mayor hopeful Ben Hart offers a donated city hall plan. Andrew Carnegie allegedly had donation trouble after surgery.
Miss Johanna Scott, who taught at the high school from 1893 to 1902 and again in a 1905 summer session, died in Pasadena California last week after a long illness. She began teaching in Austin and was highly honored by colleagues and students.
The Misses Florence Drummond hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday night for Nellie Fiehn Meta Fox Nettie Jahren and Florence Huser. The event celebrated an engagement announced during the evening.
The father of Guy Morris left for St. Paul with Sheriff Nicholson to see his son who is there. Guy wrote to say he led the detective to where the jewels were disposed of and most were recovered. The victim is unlikely to prosecute, and the case may be dropped or lead to a minor plea.
Tonight at the Cosmo a standout program features The Girl from Montana along with The Fox The Snow Man and a new illustrated song. The screen portrayal promises a vivid view of plains cowboys and breezy western life.
The Lutheran church women gathered for a Thursday mission meeting. Mrs. W R Earl spoke on Foreign Missions as part of an evening that included music. Coffee and sandwiches followed. The collection was unusually large and pleased the society.
Mr. and Mrs. D. EF. Bero, longtime Austin residents, mark fifty eight years of marriage today in Joliet Illinois. The couple, wed fifty eight years ago, observe Mr. Bero’s eighty three birthday, with their daughter Mrs. Hi Chapin living with them. Their Greenwich street home is famed for its abundant old fashioned flowers and meticulous upkeep. The pair moved to Mower county in 1857 and have resided in Austin for twenty five years amid well wishes for continued health and happiness.
Has Tip Over A Rosenthal drives with his son Vix when the horse bolts away from the post office. Vix, unable to control the animal, is hurled from a buggy near E A Dalager’s store, suffering only a shake up. The buggy is damaged. another rig escapes unscathed.
Mr and Mrs John Cotter return from a four month trip to California praising Los Angeles winter scenes and noting many Austin people seen. They mention Mrs Cotter being with Mrs James Keenan at the time of her death and commend Jo Pollock with his five acres of oranges two of lemons as a genial host.
County assessors met at the court house to set valuations for 1907. They plan to follow the State Board of Equalization’s average values, listing rates for horses, cattle, wagons, engines, organs, watches and clocks, and land per acre at $15.50, noting fixed valuations are prohibited.
Shop advertises seeds at 2 for 5 cents and eggs 2 dozen for 25c. Fireproof baking dishes priced 5 to 25 cents, Excelso coffee packs 3 for 25c, onion sets 10c per quart. Trading tickets offered across dry goods, shoes, crockery, and department stores. Readiness for Saturday sale noted with a promise of more.
A team of horses hitched to Theodore Miller’s hay rack ran away this morning on the East Side. Ed Bassett halted a horse by the bridle near Emmons' lumber yard, preventing a collision with a nearby hack. No injuries or damage were reported.
The House approved a total of 11 508 806 for the agricultural appropriation. Democrats and Republicans clashed repeatedly over amendments and policy, with a prolonged filibuster-like struggle ending in a 121 to 1 vote to adjourn after thirteen roll calls.
The Washington senate debated a plan to place the District of Columbia school system under a director appointed by the national education commissioner, removing local board control, but no passage occurred. The lands settlement bill and the Bacon amendment on Civil War cotton seizures were taken up without achieving results.
The Indiana Republican state convention endorsed Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks and named a full slate: Governor J. E B. Watson, Lt. Gov. Fremont C. Goodwine, Sec. of State Fred A. Sims, Auditor John C. Billheimer, Treasurer Oscar Hadley, Attorney General James Bingham, Reporter George W. Self, Superintendent Lawrence McTurnan, Statistician J. L. Peetz, with Justices Quincy A. Myers and David Myers. Six nominees were acclaimed. five ballots decided the governor’s race amid strong bursts for Roosevelt Fairbanks and Hanly. The platform urged tariff revision, child labor laws, local option by county, public-expenditures economy, financial-system modification, regulation of capitalistic combinations, and a mines bureau.
Notice to former customers and open book account holders to settle immediately direct. After settlement with Mr Johnson, all owed accounts will be paid in Austin as the writer intends to stay. Charles Cressey The Furniture King.
The county assessors held a training session in the city led by O. M. Hall of the Minnesota Tax Commission. Of the thirty-two assessors in the county, twenty-nine attended, including the candidates for city assessor. The school was described as an interesting program.
The Austin Cigar contest results list Gertie Gavin and Lottie Vaeverta as top figures with counts shown as 1 206 and 6555 284 for Blanche Camburn, indicating scoring tallies from the event.
Job notice for Schleuder Paper Co Post Card factory seeks 25 girls to apply Tuesday at the Superintendent's office on the second floor. Name and details not provided.
Indianapolis April 3 In telegraphic replies to President Lewis invitation for a conference of miners and operators in the central competitive field spanning Indiana Illinois Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, operators show varied attitudes toward the meeting. Lewis plans a joint Kansas City conference to set a new wage scale and renew contracts for the coming year, a move seen as a victory for the new president.
In Chicago April 3 the Johnson campaign opens its headquarters at the Grand Pacific hotel. Frederick B. Lynch of Minnesota leads the effort as treasurer and claims charge of Johnson's presidential race interests. Lynch says the campaign will educate and push the argument that Johnson can win, appealing to wary Democrats tired of twelve years of defeats.
Mary Green aged 22 daughter of a former sea captain dressed in wedding finery and died by gas asphyxiation. She left a note begging forgiveness from her fiancé without giving a reason. This New York report records a personal crisis and suicide in a domestic setting.
Fire at the Corning Distilling plant in Peoria started in the grist mill and spread rapidly. The building, valued at about 60 000 dollars, was soon ruined, with nearly 200 000 dollars of other property threatened by the blaze.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a sleeper who wakes to hear a single ring while noting their line sounds four rings. He returns to sleep and misses his train. The anecdote lightens the morning commute mood with a wry observation.
Judge Foster ruled the grand jury minutes on Attorney General Jacksons connection to the Hamilton bank receivership will be sent to Governor Hughes and the New York legislature. The jury’s presentment claimed a conflict in testimony and urged formal transmission despite defense objections. The judge emphasized grand juries may file such noncriminal matters for attention.
Have you neighbors ask about our painting and paper hanging method. They will tell you. We appreciate the kind words of our patrons. ROSENTHAL Bros. 230 Lor 176 J. N W.
Fragmentary OCR lists streets and landmarks including Water Bridge Railway St Paul streets Oakland avenue and mentions towns farms near Austin in northern state. Contact G Sorplaten at Office 223 N Main St for details or appointment.
Advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and F J Cheney & Co asserts cure works internally for blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials available.
A young actress laments pompous actor manager in her troupe. He taunts her with a fat part and plans farce, prompting her retort that she has already seen him in Macbeth. The exchange underlines clash between vanity and talent in theatre life.
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