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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
3
A London Telegraph item recounts an Irish jury tale. Eleven jurors favor acquittal while one stubbornly waits, leaning on a bamboo cane. The cane proves stuffed with whiskey, prompting the juror to finally declare his change of mind and join the verdict.
The deaf blind child inherits the mind of seeing and hearing ancestors and must learn to see with others eyes and hear with their ears. Keller argues the color and language of the seeing world saturate the blind mind and shape perception, no compromise possible.
The tale recalls Sheridan as manager promoting The Caravan or The Driver and the Dog. He sought the author Reynolds after a show but joked about the dog as his guardian angel. Actor Dignum warned of ill health from stopping the run, prompting Sheridan’s sharp quip about the dog.
A Civil War era reminiscence recalls an officer leaving his post and selling possessions. Mrs. Malaprop at the garrison auction objects amusingly to selling silver knives, claiming they have been in dear John’s mouth too often.
Amusing gallery and pit retorts from English Illustrated Magazine recounted. Jests during performances at Drury Lane and Bristol theatre moments show patrons teasing actors, prompting sharp comebacks from Vernon, Reeve, and Barry Sullivan amid applauding crowds.
Fair weather dominates with a colder night and a mild Tuesday. Local moves and visits abound including Edgerton family relocation from Fargo to Minneapolis, Annie Roble and Leslie Young in Lansing, and many Austin residents hosting or traveling to nearby towns. An invitation signals a marriage, plus numerous small ads and service notices.
A brief tale describes the origin of red herrings the first was accidentally produced in England when a fisherman dried surplus herring in a smoky shed and forgot them the king approved showing them to the public after their color changed.
A man advertises readiness to clean carpets rugs and windows and assist with heavy house cleaning. He uses a method claimed to clean rugs without damaging delicate fibers.
Mrs Blake returns to Farming ton after visiting Alderman and Mrs McCormick. Adaline Gibson sick with measles. A B Hartwell leaves for Kansas City visiting Joplin and Excelsior Springs. Joe Graf of Decorah in Austin. Nick Serres ill at Hope street home. Mrs W F Clay back from Blue Earth visit. Miss Rose McShane improved. Hilda Ellingson hosted H C club at banking party. Mrs Thomas Clancy and daughter Mary of Minneapolis guests of Mrs Dan Hunt. Miss Katherine McShane returns to Tapio school after home visit.
State of Minnesota to heirs and interested parties in the estate of Ernst G Sachse. Probate Court at Austin Mower County requires showing cause by May 26 1908 at 10 am why the petition for final account adjustment and distribution should not be granted.
The Ladies of the G A R Circle and about fifteen guests held a surprise farewell for Mrs. Ed Watkins at Mrs. Whit Watkins home before she and her husband depart for Montana. Gifts included a souvenir spoon and Circle pin. a supper and poems featured, with Mrs. Harpman giving the address of presentation and Mrs. Hyde reading a commemorative poem.
Ten big bargains offered in Austin from 9 15 to 12 noon on Wednesday April 29. Readily available items include Russet apples Baldwin Early Ohio seed potatoes six pound sack pan cake flour six packages Rose Bud mince meat Gold Medal flour a platter Rex pork and beans fresh pineapple and canned peas. Music advertised while customers browse.
In this piece W. C. Horrobin traces how the number fourteen recurs in French history. He notes events linked to May 14 and repeatedly shows how years and ages align to reach fourteen, including kings Henri II and Henri IV, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, and Louis XIV’s death in 1715.
Lillian Gail Sockness nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Sockness fell seventeen feet from the south Bridge while picking flowers. She was unconscious but no bones were broken. She suffered a rough night with head pains yet her injuries are not serious according to Dr Lewis. Grandmother Mrs C W Padelford found her after the fall and alerted others as the tin pail rang.
Stricken with paralysis this morning Mrs W S Willis collapsed while visiting her ailing husband who is gravely ill and has no hope of recovery. The family is described as doubly afflicted and the city extends sympathy.
Austin Lodge No. 414 calls all members to attend Tuesday night April 28 for an initiation led by E C O J Simmons.
Alfred A. Buck, once an officer of the Bank of Mapleton, had his petition to the state pardon board continued to its next meeting in July. He was convicted months ago of grand larceny related to the bank’s failure and jailed at Stillwater penitentiary.
The husband of Amy Lloyd, recently sent to the St. Cloud reformatory for forging checks, must return from Alabama to face trial in Minnesota after Alabama district court upheld the extradition papers.
The Cosmo presents a new program with four acts including The Gay Vagabonds Ninethe the Little Model Her First Adventure and The Haunted Portrait. The show promises lively entertainment and multiple attractions for patrons tonight.
The E. H. Smith Land and Loan Co. of Austin Minnesota invites applications for farm loans at 5 percent interest with liberal pre payment privileges.
Market listings show beef cattle veal sheep and lambs with fat lambs and fat sheep prices. Notable figures include veal and hogs around 875 to 440, cattle and bulls at varied rates, and canners and other categories listed amid miscellaneous numbers.
We have a method for painting houses and interiors that ensures lasting results. The firm invites customers to watch them mix their paints for the job at their shop locations 280 Lisbon or 179 Jamaica MN.
The Lady Trainmen sponsor a grand ball at the Auditorium on Thursday evening May 7. Kennedy and Cady’s orchestra will furnish music. Tickets cost $1.00 with ladies admitted for 25 cents unaccompanied. A good time is promised.
A new hack service run by B. E. Shutt promises to make trains with hacks, inviting orders by phone at No. 10 26-11. The brief notice urges customers to call to arrange first class hack service for train connections.
The speaker proclaims full possession of the Cressey furniture stock and undertaki ng department. They pledge attention to customer needs and promise competitive prices for all shoppers, emphasizing accessibility to old and young, rich and poor.
Real estate ads offer houses on water bridge railway St Paul streets and Oakland arena town lots and farms near Aus with northern state locations. Call G Sorflaten at Office 223 N Main St for details and viewing.
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