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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
Local notes list visits and travels for many residents from Austin and nearby towns. People travel to Rochester, Minneapolis, Decorah, Lyle, and Lemmon. Social events include meetings, dances, picnics, and a Sunday school sociable. Business notes mention new hires and jobs, plus opening balls at Maurek's Hall and Harp Orchestra performances.
East Side residents spent the day visiting nearby towns and returning from trips. Mrs Anthony Lickteig went to Adams, Mrs Hugh Fleming returned from Rose Creek, and Miss Cis Om alley came back from Chicago. Other locals visited include Bert McLaughlin in Austin, Leone Barr in Dodge Center, Paul Fairbanks in Mound Prairie, and Mrs Garret Bushman in Calmar. Charles Fitzloff transacted business in St Paul and visited friends. A J Seeley near release from St Olaf hospital to Hope Street home.
Rochford Land Co. advertises special bargains in western Twin County areas of Minnesota and South Dakota. They seek raw or improved lands, a modern house for sale or sale by August 18, and offer to borrow up to 90000 for property or employment. Also promoting bridge Street homes and town lots with trade options and nearby school access.
Special to Henan Minneapolis Aug 19 The Democratic state convention was called to order by Chairman Frank Day. Senator Farrington of Ortonville was chosen temporary chairman. A committee of one delegate from each judicial district was formed to recommend replacements for non governor positions on the state ticket. Recess was taken until 2 o'clock.
Governor Johnson was nominated for governor by Mayor Lawler of St Paul amid wild enthusiasm and a prolonged ovation at the convention suggesting he will be named by acclamation.
In 1911 W. D. Andrew promotes his piano business offering beautiful pianos to view with no hurry to buy. He claims inducements are superior to any tied schemes and notes customers are generally well pleased with their purchases.
Mrs A M Lewis entertained a small party of ladies at a porch party on Tuesday.
Mrs. Wm. Keefe and Mrs. Healey hosted a small gathering Tuesday for Thomas W. Healey who leaves for Arizona next week. Out-of-town guests included Miss Nellie Keenan Mrs. James Healey and daughter of Wykoff Wm. Keefe Jr. of Owatonna and Luella and Florence Tier en of New Hampton IA. Also noted: Hans Andersons 69th birthday observed with relatives visiting on South Kenwood Avenue. 75 cent value in men's shirts for 39 cents at Hub Department Store. Mrs. Sheehan and Kate McDermott of Mankato arrived for visits with Thomas Feeley and M. McDermott households.
A lady tells Alice not to cry and the child replies with bravado about crying in her own way. The exchange appears in a United Presbyterian context and captures a stubborn, playful moment between speaker and child.
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