Trout Fishers Chase Poles Found at Dawn
A party of trout fishers arrived at a hole at four this morning and found two set poles on the bank. Two old timers later returned for their poles and withdrew to the lower stream. It is illegal to set poles.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
2
City baseball drive aims for $500 plus in total
Strong support builds for a local baseball organization with subscription lists circulating in the city. Over $300 already raised, and the drive hopes to exceed $500 with more contributors expected to sign on.
City Firm Officially Escorts Stenographer Amid Rice Shower
A respected young man from a local firm accompanied a lady stenographer to the train station. Friends, known for practical jokes, greeted them with bags of rice as they left. The man spent hours explaining the incident and purchasing cigars for his companions.
Delegates Visite City During First District Meeting
Portly men toured the city meeting citizens and touting a fine town. Delegates espy dry goods stores and wet goods while inspecting the proposed post office site and Murphy’s store rear excavation for an opera house project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delega
Cassius
Progressive League
Murphy’s Store
The Merry Widow Hat Proves Problematic in Wind
A windy day shows the chic Merry Widow hat is troublesome in the city. Women struggle to hold or recover the hat as it tears free from its moorings and rolls along the pavement, with some choosing doors or stores to shelter and reset pins.
Cement tile plant to boost city and Northwest farmers
The new cement tile plant aims to drain land, with Rahilly farm results spurring farmers within twenty miles of Austin to invest. Forty farmers signaled plans to install, with experienced workers to be hired. Wages start at over 1000 dollars monthly, rising as the business grows. Promoters finance the venture without city bonuses or free facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
New Methodist Church to Dedicate Building in June
The handsome new Methodist church will be dedicated in late June. Decorators work is underway and will take four to six weeks to complete. The pipe organ arrives next week and will require about a month to install.
Cubs Capture Wolves on Gal loway Farm
Billy Woodson captured two young wolves on the Galloway farm this morning when they wandered into an old straw pile near the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Woodson
Galloway
Suburb Destruction by Fire Hits Manistee Michigan
Half of a suburb of Oak Hill is destroyed by a fire that swept through five stores and a porch. A man identified only as in sown was probably fatally burned. The estimated property loss runs to about 30,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manistee
Mich
Oak Hill
Potich
Sermon at Methodist Church Praised by Rev Ryan
Rev Ryan delivered a Tuesday evening sermon at the Methodist Church drawing praise for its depth and style. The tones contrasted worldly pleasures with Christian salvation, noting the harsh outcomes of worldly excess and the promise of spiritual dawn through Christ. Harry Pettingill provided pleasing solo singing as part of special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Ryan
Methodist Church
Buffoon
Cana of
Galilee
Jesus
Christ
Lazarus
Abraham
Farewell Social for Mrs. A. A. D. Denison in Austin
Friends gathered at Miss Nellie Mooers home on South Greenwich to honor Mrs. Denison prior to her move to Washington. The event featured a testimonial of esteem, a silver-backed toilet set, and a poem by Mrs. Abe Newell while the group wished her God speed and hoped she might return to Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mooers
Greenwich Street
A. A. D. Denison
Washington
Baptist Church
Harry Booth Hazen
Abe Newell
Austin
Birthday Gathering Honors Mrs. Erickson at Seventy
About twenty five friends surprised Mrs. H. L. Erickson Tuesday afternoon at her Linegin street home for her seventy third birthday. They enjoyed a delightful afternoon and presented gifts including a rocking chair a fancy plate a new waist and money. A fine supper followed and the day was long remembered by host and guests.
Blanche Hartley Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Blanche Hartley held a party Tuesday evening for fifteen friends to mark her ninth birthday. Supper was served at six followed by games and phonograph music. Blanche received many gifts including a gold ring presented by her grandpa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hartley
Blanche
Campbell and Adair Nominated for First District at Chicago
The Republican Convention in the First district met at the courthouse this afternoon and nominated Senator Alex S. Campbell and J. H. Adair to report to the national convention in Chicago. Delegates to the state convention will travel by special at 6 pm over the C G W road to Minneapolis. Alternates are A. G. Branden and O. B. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
C. G. W. Road
Minneapolis
Alex S. Campbell
J. H. Adair
Owatonna
Chicago
A. G. Branden
Albert Lea
O. B. Nelson
Houston
Chicago Defeats Detroit in Opening AL Game
Chicago won the American League opener 15 to ? over Detroit as Chicago pitchers relaxed after five innings. Boston beat Washington 3 to 1. Cleveland 2, St. Louis 1 in 10. New York 1, Philadelphia 0 in 12. In the National League Cincinnati led 6 before Chicago tied late. final 6 to 6. Brooklyn 3, Boston 9. Philadelphia 1, New York 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Satire as Glass Revealing Faces of Others
A wry reflection on satire noting it acts like a mirror to others, exposing others' flaws while leaving the observer's own face unseen. The quote emphasizes the social reception satire tends to receive because audiences see others’ faults more clearly than their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
How to Make Patent Leather Shoes Last Longer
Advice suggests applying sweet oil or vaseline to patent leather shoes to extend their life by keeping the finish supple and moisturized. Regular rubbing is recommended to preserve shine.
Obituary for Mrs. Edward Thomas, longtime resident
Mrs. Edward Thomas died in Pierre North Dakota on March 21 from liver cancer. An Austin area resident since 1890, she moved from London Minnesota in 1862 with her family and lived near the South Bridge before relocating to North Dakota nine years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Edward Thomas
Pierre
N. Dak
Thomas
Minnesota
London
South Bridge
North Dakota
W. R. C. Initiates Three Members
Three members were initiated into the Women’s Relief Corps on Tuesday Mrs M J Gregg Mrs Albro and Mrs John Casey. They planned a banquet and supper for Co G dance on Monday evening April 20 and a militia boys’ supper at Miks Hall on April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Gregg
Albro
John Casey
Co. G. Dance
Militia
Miks Hall
Elks Lodge 414 Holds Big Installation Banquet
Elks Lodge 414 hosted a lively event Tuesday night with District Deputy Exalted Ruler Bryan of St. Paul visiting for the year’s installation. Five candidates were initiated, officers including J. J. Furlong and J. L. Gulden were installed, a banquet followed, and the gathering ended around 1 AM. May and Loretta Furlong, with Winnie O Malley, had returned from the cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Bryan of
St. Paul
Grand Lodge
J. J. Furlong
J. L. Gulden
C. Riley
Harry Rutherford
Eugene Wood
Amos Machacek
May
Loretta Furlong
Winnie O’ Malley
George Irving to Speak Tonight at Progressive League Rooms
George Irving, noted speaker, will address the Progressive League in Austin tonight on Industrial Life of the Middle West Evolution of Merchandising and Investments. The talk aims to promote Aggressive Clubs and showcase how towns seize opportunities to improve conditions. All merchants and interested citizens are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive League Rooms
Irving
Merchants’ Association
Austin
Middle West
League
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Qchleuder
Hchleuder
Maiwe
Campbell and
Adair
National League
Murphy’s
KK. R. Murphy’s
Chas. L. West
the Smith Insurance Agency
Austin, Minnesota
N. Y
New Hampshire
British America
Palatine National Union
Milwaukee
Mechanics
Camden
Williamsburgh City
Edward Tomas
George Irving
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Mart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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