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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
3
Multiple brief items describe local activities in Austin Minnesota. Names include W. Ende, Malloy Brothers, S. A. Emerson, F. J. Crane, Charles Fox, Mrs. Laura Tastle, Agnus uM, J. E. Davison, and J. M. Greenman. Mentions visits, repairs, travels, sales, shows, and upcoming performances across town.
On Aug 20 The Living French Co presents A Runaway Wife at the opera house a five season favorite with fresh specialties and novelties between acts Admission prices 10 20 and 30 cents Ladies admitted free opening night with an escorted 30 cent ticket Season tickets sold at Schieners.
Harvey Holmes of Wisconsin University defeated Fred Jahns of Spring Valley Institute in a best two of three falls match lasting one hour four minutes. Holmes won two falls to none as spectators packed the arena.
A destructive cyclone swept through the northwest part of Fillmore County on Sunday afternoon. Hale Bros. of Spring Valley lost a large barn, eight horses were killed, machinery damaged, windmills and shade trees blown down, with total losses estimated at $5000.
A court clerk frets over a puzzled case in the naturalization room. An old man asks a young woman if she is his daughter, creating speculation and sleepless nights about the true relation and identity involved.
Gasoline ignited when E Slocum borrowed fuel from a neighbor to light a stove. He grabbed the pail carrying it outdoors and sustained burns to his hand and arm. Medical aid arrived and dressings were applied as the show preparations continue.
Notice of a county seat election contest served on Jackson County commissioners by Lakefield residents. Grounds allege ballot misleading use of Australian system in some precincts and omission in others, improper canvas under Australian law, and money used to influence votes.
A reader testimonial claims Grain-O, a pure grain beverage, defeats coffee after a week of use. It’s described as nourishing for the system and safe for children. Available from grocers for 15¢ or 25¢ with preparation directions.
A baby girl arrived Tuesday morning to Conductor and Mrs. Mike Harrington. Louis O'Malley left Tuesday evening for a week’s visit with friends in Owatonna. Jip and Nick assist a recovering horse that lies down, and the animal enjoys pasture recreation.
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry offers a special excursion from Austin to Clear Lake on Sunday August 19. Train departs Austin at 6 10 a m and returns from Clear Lake at 8 p m with a round trip fare of $1 50. Tickets valid only on August 19 with free admission for excursion ticket holders to a pavilion program at Clear Lake Park Grounds. For details contact the ticket agent.
Notice seeks 2-3 workers for corn husking at the canning factory on August 10. Requests men and women and girls to scrub Ont night shift and other competent help. A B Hunkins secretary.
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