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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
The summer of 1908 goes down in Austin history as the poorest camping season in years with few families leaving home for the outdoors. An Austin crop expert notes wind hail damage and oats failing to fill, suggesting land exhaustion after twenty years of oat farming in Mower County.
The Springfield Republican denounces a western motor firm order of 100000 in gas engines, linked to Bryan's election as a threat to business and political opposition. It warns such tactics would halt yearlong activity and calls the practice unAmerican. The piece argues prosperity associations should reject coercive conduct to preserve democratic fairness.
Little Donald Bartell celebrated his fifth birthday on Friday with twenty friends on the lawn of the August Bushman home. Games ran from 2 to 5 PM as children sang the birthday song and entered the dining room for cake decorated with flowers and lit candies. A lunch followed and Donald received many gifts from his friends.
Miss Esther Otterstrom hosted the H. B. club Friday honoring Miss Hilda Ellingson who travels soon to her new Madison Wisconsin home. Miss Silvia Ashley attended as guest of honor and refreshments were served at 5 30.
Sir W. D. Andrew piano dealer announces a year long sale and daily business hours. He promises customers can prove the savings in person and invites shoppers to visit before purchasing.
All Odd Fellows are requested to attend the funeral of Brother Turten at Beaver Dam lodge. The meeting gathers at the I O O F hall Monday morning at nine o'clock for the procession and service led by A B Carter N G.
Sister Agnes, an early Austin worker and longtime member of Sinsinawa Mound, died Wednesday afternoon at St. Clara's academy on the Mound. Her death ends a long life of service in the community.
An old promotional notice offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F F Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It includes testimonials, internal action claims, price and druggist availability. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss Nell Davis resumes residence in Mason City after a month visiting her aunt Mrs. Gifford Tallmadge on the East Side.
The city council, with most aldermen present, voted to grant water and light free for one year to the turkish bath parlor founders, not to exceed 250 dollars. They also appointed a committee to confer with North Western Telephone about pole use for arc lights and new wiring on Water Street.
Judge Kingley rules in habeas corpus case, giving William Nordland custody of Ruth Ashmead until she is fourteen. The eight year old, found in distress, was placed with Nordland after societies reported neglect and an eight year arrangement. The ruling allows visitation rights to the father, James Ashmead, when desired.
Wool & Ward present the Two Merry Tramps in a revised musical farce for the theatre going public. The production features twenty people including a chorus of pretty girls, twelve ensemble singing selections, and catchy whistling music. They perform at Gem Family Theatre on August 25.
Engineer Charles Becker suffered a serious eye injury when a water gauge burst on a freight train near St. Paul after leaving Austin. He received treatment there and at home with an eye specialist still assessing potential loss of sight.
Local notices include a job ad for a woman to do small family washing at home and a home seeking ads in the Herald. Social updates report Mrs. Ed Kelly returning to Carrington after a visit with M. Kelly, Gus Butzke returning from LaCrosse, and relatives traveling to Rochester. Also listed are a farm for rent near Austin, a bicycle trade offer, and visits by several residents to Mason City and Brownsdale.
An evening of high quality music at the Methodist church under Christian Brotherhood auspices featured Edward Strong, a tenor from New York's Fifth Avenue Presbyterian, with accompanist Mrs Branding. A duet by Mrs A M Lewis and Strong drew hearty encore praise from a small but appreciative crowd.
Mike Burke sustained an injured shoulder and broken collar bone after an incident in Lansing on Friday. The condition and any further details were not disclosed.
Coe Lott suffered a serious arm injury when a hay fork pierced his arm on Thursday. An artery was cut and he bled heavily, requiring medical attention.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10:30 a m with Mass at 8:00 and 10:30 a m. Sabbath school for children at 11:45 a m. Wednesday evening Testimony Learning at 8 o'clock. All are invited to attend any or all services.
Services at the new church corner St Paul and Maple with 9 30 class meeting led by Rev A Cres sey and Brotherhood gathering led by J F Fairbanks. A Brand ing will sing a solo. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon An Aggressive Church. Strangers welcome. 12 00 Sunday school led by W C Craig. Epworth League 7 00 led by Miss Tanye Burgess. All city men and young people invited.
The pastor conducts a 10:30 morning worship with Sunday school and B Y P U at 7 led by G F Gibbons on the topic Why and How to be Healthy. A union service follows in the evening at the Presbyterian church.
William E. Sloane minister. Regular morning services at 10 30 led by E W Savage. Central Sunday school at 12. East Sunday school at 3 30 pm. Young People's meeting scheduled in the evening.
Rev. J. S. Budlong, rector, leads Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon follow at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school convenes at noon. No evening service listed.
Union services will be held Sunday at 8 oclock in the Presbyterian church. Rev G W Lutz of the Methodist church will deliver the sermon. Special music will be given.
The First Congregational Church at corner St Paul and Mill streets will host a morning service at 10 20 Sunday led by minister F B Knopf and Rev C D Belden.
Rev J A E Naess is pastor with English language services at 10 30. A union service is scheduled for the evening.
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