Potpourri: Local politics and temper in play
A pithy reflection on a local political figure urged to leave the arena to calmer hands. The writer notes the game of politics invites those who keep temper in check rather than those who lose it.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
2
Voters See Winners Rise as Losers Brace Two-Year Fence
The remark notes that those who fail today will endure two years of watching from the sidelines while the successful candidates enjoy their victory and the rewards that come with it.
Austin Youth Digs Out Stuck Auto After Sunday Ride
A young Austin man took his date for a drive Sunday night on a quiet westside street. The car became wedged in a soft spot, and the girl walked home while the man gathered help to free the vehicle from the mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Prohibition Debate Coverage Missed by The Herald
The Herald failed to publish Sunday’s Christian Brotherhood license resolution due to late copy. It faced criticism for not printing strong prohibition arguments from Rev. F. E. Knopf and anti-saloon sermons by Rev. Dr. Sloane, though it has long supported fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Christian Brotherhood
Herlad
Austin
F. E. Knopf
Congregational Church
Dr. Sloane
Friends of Prohibition
Mrs Denison Resigns Tenth District Court Reporter Post
Mrs A D Denison resigns after fifteen years as Tenth Judicial District court reporter. She leaves Austin April 21 to move to Yakima Valley Washington with her family. F R Eckhold of Rochester named her successor and will relocate to Austin with his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Denison
Tenth Judicial District
Our City
Yakima Valley
Washington
Denison
French & Wright
Q. Farmer
Whytock
Kingsley
F. R. Eckhold
Rochester
Austin
Easter Sale At Lutheran Church Returns With Dinner Menu
The Ladies of the Lutheran church plan an Easter sale and serving day on Saturday April 11. A dinner features roast beef mashed potatoes brown gravy fish balls macaroni and cheese salad mixed pickles coffee bread and butter for 25 cents. Afternoon coffee and cake offered at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Supper Menu Traditions: Spare Ribs and Sides Offer Comfort
A dinner listing shows a hearty spread including spare ribs potatoes baked beans fruit gelatine bread and butter fritters and maple syrup. The plan emphasizes a homestyle menu with classic comfort foods.
Sunshine Association Holds Regular Meeting at YWCA
The Sunshine Association met at YWCA rooms at 4 pm. The constitution 80 framed aims for near seamless incorporation. Mrs George H Sutton was named vice president and Mrs P A Reilly superintendent of visiting. An Easter treat for winter friends is planned for April 18. donors and names of children may be submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Association
Geo. H. Sutton
P. A. Reilly
For Rent Seven Rooms on Chatham Street Version
For Rent seven rooms in the south half of house number 1008 Chatham street. Gas furnace electric lights. J. M. Hall W. W. Ranney, Agent.
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Chatham Street
Market prices for cattle veal lambs and more
Fragmentary market listing shows prices for veal lambs cattle including steers cows and heifers. Figures appear as cents per pound and dollars per hundredweight with multiple entries and inconsistent formatting.
Robbery at Rose Creek Targeted Smiths Saloon and Butcher Shop
Wilken Shuman, linked to two burglaries in Rose Creek, is jailed awaiting grand jury action. He entered Smiths saloon Friday night and looted the cash register but could not open it. On Sunday he entered Uiwelling’s butcher shop, took cigars and money before police detained him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilken Shuman
Rose Creek
Shuman
Smith
Austin
Alwelling
Obituary of Hannah Keyes Slaven in Austin
Mrs M J Slaven died at her West Bridge street home after paralysis and decline. Born Hannah Keyes in New York on May 15, 184? she married William J Slaven in Austin on June 26, 1867 the first wedding in the old Catholic church. Survived by husband and daughter Estella and three sisters. funeral at St Augustine's church at 10 AM tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
M. J. Slaven
West Bridge Street
Hannah Keyes
New York State
Rochester
Rose Creek
Sutton
Mower County
Slaven
Estella
Wymes
Waterbury
Conn
F. M. Peirson
Grand Meadow
John Ryan
St. Augustine’s Church
Rain slows Election Day turnout as votes begin
Election Day opens amid heavy rain and light to moderate voter flow. Rigs ferried voters to polls as organizers expect turnout near the 1,342 total from two years ago. Polls closed at six with counting to start immediately and returns possible by eight, final by about 10:30 or 11. License led city elections two years ago by 329 votes. Zender beat Riley for alderman at large by 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zender
Riley
Cosmo Tonight Features Othello And Lively Shorts
The Cosmo presents the tragic drama Othello as the main feature with A Comic Serenade The Prodigal Son and Liquid Electricity as additional attractions. A humorous illustrated song rounds out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cosmo Tonight
New Illustrated
Ice Dealers Open For Large Or Small Orders
Ice business announces continued operation and readiness to supply ice in any quantity. Office at the corner of Maple and Franklin streets. Phones provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple and
Franklin Streets
Austin Steam Laundry Adds Cleaning and Pressing Dept
To the patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry the shop announces a new steam cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing department with a guarantee of good work from Austin Steam Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Steam Laundry
Austin Steam Launry
Enthusiastic Rebekah Meeting Highlights Leadership
Last night’s Rebekah gathering ran smoothly though sickness kept many members away. Rose Whiting, Assembly President, impressed by her knowledge of ritual and dedication to unity, plans to visit every Rebekah lodge and promote cooperation with Odd Fellows. She departed for Albert Lea this morning for further visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Rose Whiting
Albert Lea
Social Event Honors Mr and Mrs Dugan at Surprise Party
Mr and Mrs Henry Dugan received a surprise party hosted by friends at their northwest Austin home last Thursday. A picnic supper and dancing followed, with games and amusements for non dancers. Miss Addie Palmenter gifted a mantel clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dugan
Austin
William Kimlicka Hosts Fifteenth Birthday Party
William Kimlicka celebrated his fifteenth birthday Saturday evening at his Slaven addition home with about forty friends. An elegant supper was served as music and games entertained guests. He received a number of birthday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kimlicka
Slaven Addition
William
Whist Club Meets With Mrs Mattie Hollister
The Monday evening Whist Club gathered last evening with Mrs Mattie Hollister on Courtland Avenue for a social game session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hollister
Courtland Avenue
Judge Denies Motion in Louden vs Modern Brotherhood
Judge Kingsley denies the motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in Freeborn county. Plaintiff David R. Louden pursued a $1,000 life policy carried by his wife. The jury favored the plaintiff and defense sought judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Lawyer French represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
David R. Louden
The
Modern Brotherhood of America
Freeborn
French
Election Returns by Phone Service at Polling Places
Northwestern telephone agents will call tally figures from each polling place every fifteen minutes. The public can obtain exact returns by phoning the Northwestern Central tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Telephone Company
Northwestern Central
Local News Sketch From Moscow At Week’s Start
Miss Minnie Berg from a Hayward area school stayed until week’s start. Persis Bennett, ill with measles, was attended by Dr Daigineau of Austin Saturday night. Miss Anna Dunphy arrived from Preston and began school in District 28. she boards with Gene Lowry. Mr and Mrs Ray Dearmin ill at their Two Harbors home. John Hayes attended a Maynard party and stayed with the Campbell family. Fred Padgett has leased his mother Henry’s farm and will move in soon. Moscow Musical club discontinued due to sickness. those without measles avoid exposure. Mrs John Register visited Austin relatives Wednesday to Saturday. Alec Dennet to stay with Padgett this summer. Farmers began field work. seeding to proceed. Mrs O Wagnen ill. Dr Hegge summoned. mother Mrs Torgerson called. she arrived Thursday evening. Mrs Wagnen improving. Henry Padgett auctioned last Tuesday afternoon with good turnout and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Berg
Hayward
Persis
James Bennett
Daigneau
Austin
Anna Dunphy
Preston
Dist
Gene Lowry
Ray Dearmin
Two Harbors
John Hayes
Maynard
R Campell
Fred Padgett
Henry
Moscow Musical Club
John Register
Hattie Woodson
Alec Dennet
O Wagnen
Hegge
Torgerson
Henry Padgett
Mayville notes on local visits and spring building plans
Bernhard Christians of Owatonna visited Mayville Sunday while Will Irons of Brownsdale traveled to Rochester. Herman Bartel tiling his well. Farmers delayed seeding due to dry soil. Local building footprint grows with Alf Reinke adding to his house Henry Baumgartner remodeling and Herman Meyer planning a large barn this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Irons
Brownsdale
Rochester
Herman Bartel
Alf. Reinke
Henry Baumgartner
Herman Meyer
For Sale Houses on Water and Rail Streets Austin Area
G Sorflatten advertises properties for sale on water, bridge, railway streets in St. Paul area and town lots and farms near Austin plus northern state listings. Call and see him at 223 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Oakland Avenue
Austin
State
Different Stars in a Scottish Kirk Joke
A West of Scotland reader recounts an exchange in the United Presbyterian church as an Auld Kirk man views its star painted ceiling. He asks the meaning and learns the reply that the stars are God’s creation. He quips that the difference is the stars on their ceiling versus theirs in the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New United Presbyterian Church
Scotland
One Vote Against Maine Congressman on Liability Bill
The House passed the Sterling employers liability bill under suspension of the rules with a single opposing vote from Mr. Littlefield of Maine. The measure extends railroad injury liability to interstate carriers, relaxes contributory negligence, and assigns fault proportionally. the bill moves to the Senate, where a compromise may be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Washington
Littlefield
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Dolliver
Committee On Education and Labor
Williams
Hayne
Mississippi
Army Bill Passed With Near Hundred Million Dollar Appropriation
The Senate approved the army bill carrying about 100 million dollars in appropriations. An amendment provided 20 thousand dollars for Fort William Henry Harrison waterworks in Montana. The measure raises pay for officers and enlisted men, and a Kerker resolution requests the War Secretary disclose names of former Twenty fifth Infantry soldiers dishonorably discharged after the Brownsville incident who sought reenlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Senate
Committee On Military Affairs
Fort William Henry Harrison
Montana
Foraker
Secretary of War
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Why Handmade Oriental Rugs Cost So Much
Franklin Clarkin notes the intricate craft of handwoven Oriental rugs. Each piece carries district patterns and songs guiding color and knotting, with about 400 knots per square inch in a Kirman rug, requiring four years of labor and personal stories shaping the design, while Western demand and mechanization threaten the traditional method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Clarkin
Everybody's Magazine
Special Meetings At Methodist Church Spark Interest
This week at the Methodist church draws deep interest with Rev. Ryan of Albert Lea delivering a fine Monday sermon on Prayer. A good crowd attended and he will speak again tonight while Mrs. A. M. Lewis will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ryan
Albert Lea
A. M. Lewis
Notice to former customers from The Furniture King
Charles Cresssey known as The Furniture King warns former customers and open book account trustees to settle immediately. He plans to pay all owed accounts in Austin once settlement with Mr. Johnson is completed and states he intends to stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
City of
Austin
Charles Cressey
Republican convention calendar shows multiple gathers
The political calendar lists key Republican events from April 8 county primaries to June 16 national convention. April 9 county convention, April 15 congressional convention in this city, April 16 state convention in Minneapolis, and June 16 national convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Chicago
Scarlet fever hits Waltham area with quarantines reported
In Waltham and vicinity several families face scarlet fever and diphtheria outbreaks. Johnson family suffers loss of their youngest child. hired help and others are sick. Local youths returning from Pillsbury in Owatonna spread illness. Quarantines affect multiple households as residents cope with restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N J Johnson
Berg
T B Johnson
Pillsbury
Owatonna
Clyde Hill
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo are cited, with endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Claims include internal consumption and blood action, testimonials available, price per bottle, and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
F J. Cheney
Walding,Kinnan & Marvin
Druke
Her Sweet Friend Miss Elder
A playful exchange centers on pretend aging with gray hair as Miss Elder and Miss Peppery tease each other about the idea of showing gray hair in a lighthearted dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Elder
Plagiarism accusation sparks talk of a poem
A diner scene in the New Orleans Times-Democrat features characters debating whether a poem on flying is plagiarized and who wrote it. They discuss literary theft, alleged marriages, and the ethics of newspapers while cleaning up coffee stains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Cure For Dipsomania In Fresh Food Diet
London Health Record notes fresh food as the cure for dipsomania. A noninflammatory diet rich in protein and nerve tissue builders such as nuts cereals legumes fruits and dairy reduces craving for alcohol and lowering risk of excess intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rosenthal Bros Painting and Paper Hanging Ad
Have You Neighbors Ask them about us and our way of doing painting and paper hanging They will tell you We appreciate the kind words of our patrons Rosenthal Bros 80 L or 1763 N W
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenthal Bros
Indictments in patent office forgery case loom
Three new indictments were filed by the local jury accusing Ned W. Barton former assistant examiner Henry EB Everding patent attorney of Philadelphia and John A Heany inventor of York Pa of forgery and conspiracy to defraud. They are free on 16000 bonds to face February indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patent Office
Ned W. Barton
Henry
EB. Everding
Philadelphia
John A. Heany
York
Liberty
New York horseman McCreery gravely ill after shooting
Thomas McCreery remains in serious condition after an accidental shooting by Congressman J Thomas Heflin of Alabama. He underwent emergency surgery at George Washington University Hospital for lockjaw as the only hope to save his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas MceCreery
New York
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
George Washington University Hospital
Minnesota caucuses favor Taft with Ramsey County lead
St Paul April 7 The returns from statewide caucuses to elect delegates to the county convention and thence to the Republican state convention fully justify claims that Minnesota is for Taft. Ramsey County held its caucuses and everything went for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Taft
Ramsey County
A Quaint Compliment on Mark Twain’s Birthday
A Hartford clergyman recalls Twain’s seventy second birthday noting his kindness and selfless acts. Twain once told a preacher at service end that the morning’s sermon interrupted his own thoughts and forced him to attend to others, asking it not to occur again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Hartford
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