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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
Austin Esparanto delegate and park display issues
The piece asks who will represent Austin Esparanto at the Dresden international congress this month. It notes waste baskets in parks should be used, not left as ornament, and critiques Albert Lea Tribune for jealousy over Austin mail service after Austin postmaster secures another carrier, bringing five total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Albert Lea Tribune
Austin
Albert Lea
Danger in Streets Urges Caution Over Children Playing
A near fatal accident last night involved a horse driven by a lady that bolted after a motor cycle. The horse narrowly avoided two babies in the street, and the driver suffered a shock realizing how close harm came. The piece urges keeping children in yards away from horses and cars.
Obituary: Mrs. S. A. DeWitt Dies in Rockford
Mrs. S. A. DeWitt died of heart failure at her Rockford home after a several months illness. Born in Mitchell Iowa thirty five years ago she leaves her husband C. DeWitt and daughter Ethel. She had lived in Austin seven years and Rockford about a year. Burial will be in Mitchell with a brief home service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
S. A. DeWitt
Rochford
Illinois
South Main Street
Mitchell
Colorado
Methodist Church
Physician found dead in Philadelphia home
In Philadelphia on August 13 physician L Emerson Wheat, 45, was found dead in his Nineteenth and Diamond streets residence. Two women, Mrs Fannie Soult and Miss Florence Beckman, were with him, praying and muttering incantations. Soult claimed years of treatment with magnetic healing. Police questioned both women as Wheat had shown distress days before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
L. Emerson Wheat
Nineteenth
Diamond Streets
Fannie Soult
Florence Beckman
Dr. Wheat
Danish letters reveal Austonian in Europe and humor
A reader from Austin recounts impressions of Denmark and Europe, noting ads about adoptions and loans, sights at St Paul's Cathedral, a French president visit, Danish markets, and personal encounters with officials. He plans to return to Minnesota, sails on Oscar II, and sends regards to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
England
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Europe
America
Minnesota
Chicago
Austin
The
Austin Herald
Denmark
France
Thorvaldson’s Museum
Paris
Mr. Eagen
Root
Cedar River
Zoological Garden
Lafayette Park
U. C. T. to Meet Albert Lea in Park Ball Game
Local U C T members train at night for a Saturday 3 30 PM game against Albert Lea at Lafayette Park. Lineup includes Joe Clemens B F Hormel W Oberg Geo Valentine Branham Doane Perrin Clefton John Hormel. Fans urged to attend for an entertaining display by a southern traveling squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Lafayette Park
Joe Clemens
B. F. Hormel
W. Oberg
Geo. Valentine
Branham
Doane
Perrin
Clefton
John Hormel
Kentucky Night Riders
Valentine
Charles Perrin
Cletton
Democratic Primaries Elect Delegates in Two Wards
Democratic primaries were held in the First and Third wards Wednesday night and delegates to the county convention to be held at the courthouse Friday afternoon were elected. The Second ward had no delegates. Elected delegates include First Ward Peter Johnson Joseph Fitzthum Jacob Gate H L Banfield F E Nay R Peterson M J Slaven Ed Schiewek Charles Cook J E Malloy and Third Ward M J Mayer J L Gulden Henry Herzog John Konovsky Hugo Auer C J McNalley Charles Oots J H Mayer John McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Peter Johnson
Joseph Fitzthum
Jacob Gate
H. L. Banfield
F. E. Nay
R. Peterson
M. J. Slaven
Ed Schiewek
Charles Cook
J. E. Malloy
Mrs Chas Kearns Hosts Dinner for Duluth Express Agent
Mrs Chas Kearns entertained twelve guests at dinner Wednesday in honor of her brother F H Green of Duluth an agent for Adams Express Co. in a social gathering reflected by local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kearns
F. H. Green
Duluth
Adams Express Co
Moving Pictures Tonight Five Cent Price Across Country
The Nickel Theatre in Music Hall sets moving pictures at 5c nationwide. Austin follows the 5c standard with shows Thursday to Saturday featuring Scenic and Travel Picture The Reserve Recruits Mishaps Picture of Child and Animal Life The Mischievous Diabolo Top An Embarrassing Parcel a bomb and a 1000 foot Rogers Hackenschmidt wrestling film from London in January 1908. Do not pay 10c for inferior entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Music Hall
London
Picnic in the Woods Honors Young Mary Hartman
A jolly group of Mesdames Kullin Churchill Erickson McGee Smaby Johnson Warfield Barr and children picnicked near Dobbin's creek on Wednesday afternoon for pure pleasure. About twenty five friends joined Miss Mary Hartman to celebrate her sixteenth birthday with games music and cake ice cream and a bracelet were presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Kullin
Churchill
Erickson
McGee
Smaby
Johnson
Warfield
Barr
Dobbin’s Creek
Mary Hartman
Miss Hartman
Socialist Meeting Raises Funds for Campaign Tour
Socialists held a large Wednesday night meeting to raise money for the seven carred special touring the country this fall with socialist presidential candidates. About $25 was raised and orders were placed for socialist papers to be distributed in the city during the campaign. The gathering was the largest and most enthusiastic yet held in the city.
Birthday Surprise For Charles Pitcher At Home
Postal employees arranged a secret birthday gathering at Charles Pitcher’s residence on Wednesday evening. Charley was surprised as music and games proceeded, lunch was served with help from Mrs. S. A. Emerson Mrs. R. Peterson and Mrs. A. Mattice, and a pedestal was presented by friends after a speech by George Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pitcher
Charley
Pitcher
S. A. Emerson
R. Peterson
A. Mattice
George Anderson
Miss Solon to Sing at Congregational Church
Estelle Solon of Minneapolis, noted Wisconsin singer, impressed at LaCrosse Sängerfest. The Chicago New York and abroad trained artist will perform at Congregational Church Monday evening August 17 in another notable musical engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Musical American
New York City
United States
Canada
LaCrosse
Miss Solon
Estelle Solon
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Chicago
New York
Congregational
Lawn Sociable at St Augustine’s Church Netted $25
The lawn sociable at the home of J D Sheedy on South Kenwood avenue Wednesday evening by the young ladies Sodality of St Augustine's church drew a large crowd and concluded with a fine musical program. Ed and Alta Fisch performed piano and violin, Mary Tichy gave a piano solo, Donald Tichy a vocal solo, and a vocal duet followed the encore. A chorus of twelve sang a medley, Gertrude Gavin mimicked a cornet, and Frank Tichy played violin. Ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Sheedy
South Kenwood Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
Alta Fisch
Mary Tichy
Donald Tichy
Mary
Gertrude Gavin
Frank Tichy
Echo of a Careless Word Lingers in Hearts
A reflective line notes that the impact of a single careless word can continue to reverberate in the minds of listeners, long after it is spoken.
Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat Aug 12
Wheat quotations from Minneapolis on August 12 with prices for various grades and months. Hard track and several Northern grades listed with bids and ranges including Dec at 98 1/2 to 99. On track No 1 hard trades around 1.34 to 1.25 cattle?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Cattle and Hog Prices Reported for St Paul Market
St Paul market figures show cattle from good to choice steers at 6.00 to 5.76, fair to good 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, veals 83.75 to 75.25. Hogs average 36.35 to 6.60. Sheep include weighers 3.75 to 4.10, yearlings 4.00 to 4.50, spring lambs 5.50 to 6.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Wheat and Plax futures hit mixed prices in Duluth report
Wheat prices gain on the market day with No 1 hard at 1.18 and No 1 Northern around 1.17 to 1.05 for new, while No 2 Northern touches 1.12 and September at 1.00. Plax futures rise for Sept to 1.38 with Oct at 1.81 and Nov 1.31 and Dec 1.29 as new contracts track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Northern
Picnic Party Celebrates Miss Rhoda Emery's Visit
Three boat loads of young ladies enjoyed a river picnic Wednesday afternoon honoring Miss Rhoda Emery in our city. They traveled to Riverview where supper was served and the outing was deemed memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Emery
Riverview
Chicago grain and livestock quotes on August 12
Wheat Sept 92 92 and a half percent Dec 94 percent May 99 and a fraction. Corn Sept 77 percent Dec 66 cents May 68 and a half. Oats Sept 47 and Dec 47 May 49 or 50. Pork Sept 16.20 Oct 15.32 and a fraction May 16.25. Butter creameries 19 22 cents dairies 11 2 and a half. Eggs 18 ½ cents. Poultry turkeys 14 cents chickens 11 12 cents springs, local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dinner Party Honors Mrs. Cooper and Daughter
Mrs Benton hosted a Wednesday dinner at Garfield Street in honor of Mrs Cooper and her daughter Mrs J P Anderson. Out of town guests included Mrs Allen of Canada Mrs Thomas Varco Mrs Justin Varco of Varco and Mrs Hogan of Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Powers
Cooper
J. P. Anderson
Garfield Street
Allen
Canada
Thomas Varco
Justin Varco
Varco
Hogan
Oakland
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Declares Reward
An old style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case, asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures by consumption through the bloodstream, lists endorsements from Toledo wholesalers Waldin Kinnan Marvin and others, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with price 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. W. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin
Hail
Directors Meeting Set for Mower County Fair Leaders
The directors of the Mower County Fair will hold a meeting in the League rooms Friday evening August 14 at 8 o'clock. Citizens and merchants who are interested are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Fair
Chicago Stock Yard Prices Mixed Across Livestock Types
At Chicago Union Stock Yards on Aug 12 cattle and hogs showed varied quotes. Cattle Reeves at $5.54 to 7.75 for Texans and west cattle $5.50 to 6.00. stockers and calves from $2.40 to 7.00. cows and heifers around $5.79. calves $35.50 to 47.00. Hogs ranged $5.29 to 6.70 with mixed and rough grades $6.20 to 8.85. Sheep bids $4.00 to 4.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Catthe—Reeves
Representative Hubbard Carey Files for Reelect
Hubbard Carey has filed as a Republican candidate for nomination for representative in the south district seeking reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Carey
Merchants and League Picnic Sees Small Attendance
The Merchants' and League picnic event drew fewer attendees than hoped, though many were present and enjoyed afternoon games. The Merchants team lost to the League 8 to 7, while Merchants won the tug of war. Dancing capped the evening as attendees departed at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants
Coroner Dr. C F Lewis Files for Re nomination
Files for Coroner Dr. C. F. Lewis, who has held the county coroner post for two years, have been filed as a candidate for nomination and he is expected to be renominated. The Doctor has performed duties promptly and efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Lewis
New waste baskets donated to Lafayette Park by the Hub
Three new waste baskets are installed in Lafayette park near the spring and pavilion. The park board thanks the Hub for the timely gift and asks visitors to use the receptacles and keep the area tidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Park
Park Board
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