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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
2
Three Omaha residents who shared the same street and block before moving to Austin have reconnected there. They lived apart in Omaha, moved separately, and only then became acquainted in Austin, illustrating the social benefits of relocation.
Mayor Muir orders police to enforce laws banning tobacco use and sales to students and minors and curbs on minors frequenting saloons and pool rooms as reform sweeps the city.
City Engineer Clausen outlines a 4680 foot sewer project as principal year's work for the incoming council. It runs from Oakland and Fifth to Park, then west to West Street and Turtle Creek, at about 8500 dollars. Pipes over 8 inches are funded by the city with the line buried 17 feet on Park Avenue. The area benefits from largely level land.
Residents debate Sunday baseball in Lafayette Park after several boys played there. Mr. Thomas Beatty notified authorities, enforcing park rules and halting the game. Four letters favored opening the park while broader sentiment opposed it.
In March 77 tramps slept in the city lock-up, most seeking work rather than lodging. Five Poles asked for bread, received 50 cents from the police chief, and bought bread. Many reported no food for 24 hours, while farmers offered meals but no long stays or farm work.
The Wisconsin state Register quotes a speaker urging immediate measures for aging veterans. Mortality data show veterans dying rapidly with 165 per day, 5 000 monthly, and 60 000 annually, predicting 100 000 yearly deaths in three years. He notes dwindling flags among generals and pleads for honoring soldiers before death.
The article recalls Alderman Johnson's firm stance against a cement pipe contract for a west city sewer. He opposed fast approval, urging a trial using home made material and a one week on site test costing public funds. The vote followed his insistence on resolving questions before spending.
Mr Zender urged granting the petition but Mr Johnson counseled postponement pending investigation. The council, siding with Johnson, visited the site and found that if granted, Galloway would be taxed only on agricultural land unless he contracts to pay city platted-lot level assessments. The article defends Johnson’s cautious approach and notes six years of council reporting.
The Austin Council U C T 98 held a memorial service at Christ Church Sunday night. Rev Bud Jong delivered a practice talk on the Power of Example, offering advice and counsel to listeners, seeds sown for future fruit.
T F Graham of Redpath Chau tauqua Lyceum says Austin’s season offers the strongest western lineup this year. The event opens Tuesday July 7 with Opie Reed, features Hobson on July 9 afternoon, Mgr Tihen on July 11, and Dr S Parkes Cadman delivering the Sunday night talk July 12.
Frank J. Zender died at his parents’ home on McKinley Street Sunday April 5 at five in the morning after heart rupture from over lifting. Born September 20 1880 in LaCrescent Township he came to Austin nineteen years ago and worked in his father’s butcher shop Hormel Packing and Minneapolis before sickness. He leaves parents three sisters Mrs Mary Defrees Mrs L Lickteig Miss Margaret Zender and brothers Peter Ed of Austin Joe of Crookston. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 from home and 10 from St Augustine’s church.
Vera Carr hosted four guests for a four course dinner at four oclock Saturday afternoon to honor her fourth birthday. The day coincided with the fourth day of the fourth month creating a notable fours pattern as the children enjoyed the afternoon together.
Mrs H Bushman hosted about twenty four friends for a six o clock Sunday dinner in honor of Miss Angela Herzog. She received a souvenir spoon. Mr and Mrs Jack Corcoran and Miss Mayme Cowell were guests of honor.
Lenten services all week at the Methodist church with Rev. S. E. Ryan of Albert Lea preaching each evening. A chorus choir will lead with new books used. Soloists include Harry Pettingill, Mrs. A. M. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tyler, Mesdames Fairbanks and McCulloch, and Abigail S. D. Lutz. Austin residents invited.
The Cosmo presents the tragic feature Othello along with A Comic Serenade The Prodigal Son and Liquid Electricity, a funny illustrated song. The program blends high drama with light entertainment for a varied night.
Ice merchants announce they remain in the ice business and can supply large or small quantities. Orders may be placed by calling the two listed phone numbers, with the office located at the corner of Maple and Franklin streets.
Seven room rental in south half of house at 100 S Chatham Street. Gas furnace electric lights included. Listed by J. M. Hall with W. W. Ranney as agent.
Austin Minnesota mayor Geo H Sutton proclaims April 7 1908 as the city general municipal election day. officers including the sheriff and constables are instructed to enforce liquor prohibitions and no voting while intoxicated on election day.
Rev Dr Sloane and Elder John B Howells attend the Winona Presbytery opening at Claremont tomorrow. Dr Sloane will preach the opening sermon on The Twentieth Century Christian tomorrow night. Howells represents the church.
The piece previews polling hours and hints at a socialist paper's upcoming report on the election. It recounts remarks by Rev. G L Morrel about prohibition, cites Ward candidates including Joseph Fitzthum and Percy Bump, notes Mayor Sutton on liquor policy, and describes council finance duties and committee oversight in a local government context.
Mr Falls recounts a meeting in Warsaw with a tall Russian soldier over a game of dominos. The soldier notes his regiment in St Petersburg and brands of contact for future visits. The scene foreshadows Emperor Nicholas II’s concealed presence in the city and ends with the emperor publicly bowing to the narrator.
The article notes pawnbroking was introduced in England by Michael de Northburg bishop of London in Edward III era. He opened a lending setup for poorer Londoners using portable property with a pledge sale if not redeemed after a year, announced at St Pancras cross.
Henry Savage Landor recounts a hunting near miss with two elephants in marshy plains. His cartridge failed. his kresh fired a matchlock, striking the elephant. He describes fleeing through sticky mud as the elephant pursued, then stumbling and falling before both escaped unharmed.
G Sorflatten offers properties for sale including water frontage bridge and railway street houses, town lots, farms in Austin area and northern Minnesota. Call or visit Office 223 N Main St. to inspect listings.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer comic scene a flirtatious pair meet in a conservatory. He asks her to marry, she refuses, then signals a rebound. After a tense pause she changes her mind and agrees, leaving the plants to hint at hidden irony.
Mrs. M. Slaven is reported quite sick with paralysis of the left side after returning from downtown Saturday evening. She is partially unconscious but somewhat better today.
The Conductors held their regular meeting yesterday afternoon and initiated Frank Monty. A banquet supper followed with thirty five attendees including wives of new members Mrs. Frank Monty Mrs. Oscar McGee Mrs. Art Beers Mrs. Andrew Johnson and Mrs. John Smaby. Talks by members concluded the event.
Charles Cressy known as The Furniture King notifies former customers and open book accounts to settle immediately. He will pay all debts he owes in Austin once his own settlement with Mr Johnson is completed and he plans to remain in the city.
The article traces shifting views on deaf education from ancient times, noting philosophers doubting instruction was possible. It cites Bede in 685 as the first mention of teaching the deaf, with Rudolf Agricola in 1480 and general instruction beginning around 1620.
Frederick William II, harsh father of Frederick the Great, drives the heir to flee to England. Katte and Keith aid the escape attempt. Katte is executed after a court martial while Keith escapes. Frederick is condemned but spared from execution thanks to protests by Sweden and Poland.
A brief exchange shows Mrs. Dibbs defending her daughter who refuses to study music abroad preferring to stay home and perform locally. The comedic tone centers on parental concern and the daughter's stubborn choices.
A quip from Sketchy Bits about a husband reacting to his wife’s geology collecting habits. He jokes to shift interest to astronomy so she won’t amass stones. The exchange highlights a playful household dynamic in a humorous sketch.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the product and list testimonials. The cure is taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Wholesale druggists Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo back the firm. Price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Political calendar lists Republican primaries for county convention on April 8 followed by county and congressional conventions on April 9 and April 15. A Republican state convention is set for April 16 in Minneapolis and the national convention for June 16 in Chicago.
Eagles group will meet at Elk's hall Tuesday at 8 30 AM to attend the funeral for Frank J Zender. Frank M Zender is named as the deceased and the notice calls members to join the service.
Have you neighbors? Ask them about our painting and paper hanging. They will tell you. We appreciate the kind words of our patrons. Rosenthal Bros. 80 L or 176 J. N W.
To the patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry the shop announces a new steam cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing of clothes department. It guarantees good work and invites customers to try the enhanced services.
An English inquiry found lace dressing, though done in rooms over 100 degrees, healthful overall. New workers adjust quickly, no breakdowns in health, colds less common than in other trades, few illness absences, and many lace dressers enjoy vigorous old age after childhood work.
A humorous remark in the Chicago Record-Herald notes that many men seem made of cement, reflecting on aging and stickiness of life. The exchange questions whether all men are dust and suggests a comedic take on human durability and persistence.
A short quotation from Max Beerbohm arguing that women as dramatists fail to create convincing male characters and that men have a clear advantage portraying a sex not their own.
A historical vignette recalls varied maniсe of wealth addiction from a London journalist who slept with sacks of gold to Paganini who washed hands in sovereigns and a Boston magnate who hoarded coins. The anecdotes trace gold fever as a disruptive force and odd pleasure in metal wealth.
A playful exchange recalls a New York Times moment about a baker sending fresh macaroons. The banter characterizes a shop’s good treat and a pleasant memory of the pastries enjoyed by a house.
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