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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
2
A miscellany notes a college maiden Breeze collapsing from study strain, a doctor warns she is killing herself by degrees. The city condemns its last plank sidewalk, promising concrete replacement by next year. Austin leads in northwest sidewalk upgrades. A local family’s servant Hannah puzzles children who call her “hammer” or “hammick.”
The Hormel Picnic association organizer notes a need for a stand-in with the weather man. They always expect and claim pleasant weather for the event.
A reflective note on the morning parade that passed the business streets and the missed chance to decorate in time. The author urges future remembrance to avoid repeating the oversight.
Spectators along the Oakland route enjoyed brisk horse racing as the Austin ladies returned from the aid society at the Charles Lightly home Thursday, amid lively crowds and swift mounts.
Rev. G. L. Morrill of Minneapolis who spoke here last February has produced a phonograph recording of his sermon and plans to have it played at his grave, following his reputation for sensational preaching.
A South District representative candidate asserts either winning the majority or labeling most voters as liars while another vows to canvass on the belief that all men are liars. The exchange highlights sharp, faith driven and blunt campaigning.
Thomas J. Lightly of Oakland grew a Haas apple tree thirty three and a half feet high and a Leolard crab apple thirty three feet high. He now has the fewest apples in his twenty four year orchard due to the June tornado wrecking this year’s fruit.
The August twenty first bulletin recalls a devastating Rochester tornado twenty five years ago with twenty four killed and forty seriously injured. It notes Rochester has never refused aid appeals from fire, earthquake or cyclone and urges continued generosity from Minnesota and the Northwest.
A former New York resident recounts his return to the East where ant hills draw attention and roads appear steeper. He and his wife note a steep hill and decide to lead the horse down with mutual support, joking at the lack of onlookers.
The Panama canal business closes in Paris with a final one percent dividend to stockholders. The New York Tribune calls it a radiant start that collapsed into gloom and disaster, ruined reputations, and widespread losses due to irredeemably rotten management.
A large crowd gathered in City park for Austin's seventh annual Hormel & Co packing plant employees picnic. A 350-strong parade led by Tichy's band and white hat marchers wound from Main to Lafayette park, with Rev. G W Lutz, Lafayette French, F J Crane, N F Banfield, and George A Hormel speaking. Dinner followed, stories and sports filled the afternoon, and sales staff were to dine at the Grand hotel with a Fox supper planned.
The leading article discusses General Kuropatkin’s suppressed memoirs on the Russo-Japanese War. He makes striking charges about the war’s causes and reveals aspects of Russia’s imperial policies. The issue also offers unusually varied and appealing fiction.
The U S government's petition for a rehearing by the United States court of appeals challenges the ruling that weakened the Elkins and interstate commerce laws. Attorney General Bonaparte signs the petition with Kellogg and others, aiming to preserve rebate reforms and potential prosecutions.
Classified notices include a Corset Factory job ad from Case Corset Company and Elizabeth Inn, plus a request for two unfurnished heated or unheated rooms with inquiries to The Herald. The items reflect small town classifieds and lodging needs.
A gold pin bearing a single initial was found and is being held for the owner. Call the Herald office to identify and reclaim.
Modern furnished rooms for rent at P. J. Duane 308 S River and at 418 East Bridge Street near Co G W depot. One or two gentlemen welcome at reasonable price. Also furnished rooms at 208 West Mill Street two blocks west of Main. Typewriters for rent available through F. H. McCulloch.
For sale: Twenty Poland China pigs 80 115 pounds each. Also offer trade a gang plow for a sulky plow. Inquiry to Larsto. Mrs Susan Hormel residence 310 S St Paul St a substantial twelve room house with bath hot air furnace corner lot shade trees. Prefer cash but will trade for farm land. Houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul Sts and Oakland are town lots and farms near Austin in northern state. Call to see.
A News special from Laramie reports the assault of a young woman by thirty two artillerymen at Camp Emmett Crawford. An officer was beaten and the woman dragged to a remote spot where she was attacked. Twenty six men are jailed under guard. six men escaped, three later caught at Rawlins.
The notice promotes insurance against fire and tornado with W. W. Ranney and offers remodeling lumber cement and plaster from The Mower County Lumber Co at fair prices. C. E. Heisey signs the ad.
A pair of good natured French duelists and their seconds walk to the woods for a duel. One trips and falls, the second helps him up. The wounded pride remains intact as they trade quips and shake hands.
Official bids must be filed with the City Recorder in Austin Minnesota by 5 p m on August 29 1908 for curb construction and removal on Main street between Oakland Avenue and Cedar Street. Separate bids required for total new curb and total old curb with a 5 percent deposit. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Ghurgh services announce mass at St Augustine's at 8 00 and 10 30 a m with no evening service.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m with a Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 00 p m. Everyone is invited to attend any or all services.
Rev. Harry Booth Hazen will lead a 10:30 morning service with a brief sermon. Friends will greet former pastor Rev. F. L. Anderson and his family. An 8 p.m. Evening Union meeting features a sermon by Anderson with special music. A 7 p.m. B Y P U gathering is scheduled.
A forest fire at Bow ten miles south of Bellingham destroyed the Daniel Cain saw and shingle mill with 600 000 shingles, five company cottages, and damaged kilns. Fires burn across Whatcom County but most towns are now safe, per Fire Warden Lee.
The text notes Minnesota’s population growth from 15 000 to 2 000 000 and wealth rise to 500 per capita. It heralds the forty-ninth annual state fair, marking the semi centennial, with managers pushing to set new department standards and attendance records during the week of August 31.
In Villisca Iowa Aug 22 two daughters of John Lacock aged twenty three and nineteen were drowned while crossing the Nodoway river three miles east of town. A brother rode with them and after the carriage upset he turned the team to safety but the two girls could not escape their heavy dresses and drowned.
In Lisbon on August 22 a dispute in the house of peers led Coun deagoaca and Senhor Monteiro to duel with pistols. Neither was hurt.
Union services will be held in the First Baptist church at 8 p M Rev F L Anderson of Chicago formerly of the Baptist church here will preach the sermon Special music by a double quartette and a solo by Frank C Wilbour.
Scores from American Association include Louisville 11 over Kansas City 3 and Minneapolis 3 over Columbus 2. St Paul 5 over Toledo. second game St Paul 3 over Toledo. American League results show Chicago 8 over Boston 7 and St Louis 4 over New York 3. Detroit 1 over Washington 3. Cleveland 1 over Philadelphia 8. National League games see Boston 3 at Chicago 5 and Brooklyn 1 over Pittsburg 2. Philadelphia 3 over St Louis 4.
Official notice sets August 29 1908 deadline at five p m for bids on an eight inch sanitary sewer from First street to Maple street connecting Oakland Avenue North with plans on file in the City Recorder’s office. Bids must include five percent liquidated damages and certified funds. city reserves right to reject all bids. City Recorder T M Foster signs.
Rev J A E Naess presides at the Lutheran church with English services at 10 30 A M a sermon by Prof O G Felland of St Olaf College Northfield. Sunday school at noon. No evening service.
Rev J S Budlong rector announces services with two phones. No early service. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 30. Sunday school at 12. No evening service.
The First Congregational church at St Paul and Mill streets will not hold worship services this Sunday. Sunday school will proceed as usual under minister F. E. Knopf.
A big evening dance is planned at Maarek's hall under Hormel Packing company auspices. Everyone is invited and a good time is promised.
Market quotes show Sept wheat at 1.0114 dollars, Dec at 0.99 9.5 cents, May at 1.02. Grain grades on track include No. 1 hard 1.25, No. 1 Northern 1.24, No. 9 Northern about 1.21 to 1.22, No. 3 Northern around 1.15 to 1.16.
Morning services outline at the new church corner St Paul and Maple streets with a 9:30 class meeting led by Rev A Cres sey and a 9:30 Brotherhood meeting. 10:30 worship on An Aggressive Church with special music. 12:00 Sunday school led by W O Craig and 7:00 Epworth League for city youth. No evening service.
Walter Starkey his wife and two children were accidentally poisoned in Groveport near Columbus. One child died and the parents and the other child were reported dying after Mrs Starkey mistook a rat poison for baking soda while mixing dough for a pie. Walter Starkey crawled to the sidewalk to seek help.
St Paul market reports cattle ranges with good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75 dollars and cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00. Veals 3.75 to 5.25, hogs 6.00 to 6.50, sheep wethers 3.75 to 4.25, yearlings 4.00 to 4.50, spring lambs 5.00 to 5.50.
One hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh. F W Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Waldin Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists endorse F J Cheney for 15 years of honest business and firm obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Wheat futures on track with prices for No 1 hard at 1.21 and No 1 Northern at 1.20. New crop No 1 Northern at 1.12 for Sept and 1.01 for Dec. Flax futures quoted at 1.30 and 1.3249 for Sept, with other 1.29 for Oct and 1.27 for Nov and 1.24 for Dec.
Austin audiences are invited to see a hand colored program entitled The Mysterious Armor along with other subjects Youthful Treasure Seekers Mother in Law Hypnotized The Cook Fiance A Legless Runner The Flexible Plank and Father Goes to Market at the Nickel Theatre for three days only.
Market activity shows a sharp 38 percent slide with erratic quotes ranging from 225 to 275 and scattered bids from 8 26 to loo 275. Traders monitor supply shifts and demand weakness as prices hover near key levels.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip sets a test of steadiness by asking if a navigator can handle nerves. The reply recalls past canoe travel with a nervous passenger as a humorous aside.
Eight year old Wesley Manchester, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Manchester, breaks his arm after falling from a hayrack Friday evening.
The Chicago market listing shows grain futures for Wheat Corn and Oats with September December and May contracts and prices per bushel later numbers. It also records Pork Butter Eggs and Poultry prices from creameries to dairies with various per unit figures.
A concise proverb from the Dallas News humor column notes a man clinging to his wife in the first year of marriage, awkwardly to the baby in year two, and thereafter to his tongue with restraint each year.
Chicago auction numbers list cattle values by grade and type, including cattle Beeves Texans Western cattle stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves hogs pigs and sheep with prices per hundredweight and ranges. The data presents varied bid figures across categories for August 21.
A E Hilker offers house moving and raising services featuring portable equipment and experienced crews. The notice highlights household relocation within town limits, with emphasis on careful handling of foundations and site access.
Wallace Gregson, Electrician, 121 West Mill Street, offers latest light shades for Mission Cathedral and Holland styles for chandeliers, stand and drop lights. Call to see them. Estimates gladly given on house wiring.
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