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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald lists John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor and Srtrude Ellis-Skinner as associate. The paper is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as second class matter.
A mixed column quotes Noah on odd smells near the ark and notes on holidays and weather. It mentions Christmas sounds, early shopping, Thanksgiving gun mishaps, bachelors entertaining, snowy streets, December attire, Yeoman delegates, rain or snow forecasts, and an upcoming post office job election with four candidates and possible others. California friends hear Cedar freeze and skaters in fur.
Thanksgiving headlines recall a thaw followed by a rapid river freeze as hundreds of people glided across the surface. Social notes announce visits from Mrs. Rule of Hampton and Miss Margie Gibson, plus gatherings hosted by Mrs. W. W. Padelford. Filmmaker gossip cites Elks planning a clubroom vote and a social dinner. Mankato Normal student Margie Gibson recovering home. Bert Sherwood and Tom Moonan plan Idaho barber shop openings. The Players Company, led by Manager Homkins, brings Hearts Adrift to the Metropolitan stage December 7 after recent success in Young Mrs. Winthrop.
A large social event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Paird Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Crane Col and Mrs L West and Miss Vera West drew about three hundred attendees at the Austin Auditorium on Wednesday. The hall featured red white decorations palms and flags with a grand march led by the hosts around 10 30 and dancing until 1 30. Refreshments from the Fox Hotel staff included oyster patties sandwiches pickles and coffee. The evening was praised as a delightful social success with fine orchestra performances.
The Johnson family expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during their sorrow. They say the support was greater than they could expect or deserve and they have no words to express their gratitude.
Mrs O R York dies at Brownsdale Thanksgiving morning after long illness. Funeral at Baptist church Saturday at 1 p.m. with D Belden officiating. She leaves husband and daughter Mrs Jennie Smith of Adolpho. Additional notes mention local visits and movements of Gusts and relatives around Thanksgiving.
A Chicago News summary notes curious word histories. It traces vote from Latin votum to its modern sense and explains how reticule derives from reticulum. It adds claims about phrases like sleep like a top and Cinderella slippers once being ermine, not glass.
A customer shares how Vinci tonic, claimed to mimic cod liver oil without its taste, improved his delicate child’s health after a failed attempt with cod liver oil. The dealer, J. E. Malloy, endorses Vinci as a superior tonic for children and adults, offering a full refund if it fails.
Furtoey and Hilker are building a cozy dressing room by the river at the head of Main Street and will open a skating rink for the season. The rink will be illuminated by electricity and kept in pristine condition. Opening Monday night, the ice is currently two inches thick and in fine shape.
Chicago Great Western Railway announces a single fare plus 2.00 round trip for the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from Dec 16 to 23 1905. Tickets on sale Dec 16 with return by Dec 24. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Eimer G P A St Paul Minn.
Brownsdale news reports a Thanksgiving dinner at the M Ee church with a sermon by Rev I B Wood. Local residents J P Shurphy and others travel to Austin for meetings while families relocate and some travel for holidays. Mrs York’s condition worsens and several residents move or visit relatives, including Holden to Minneapolis and Erickson returning to Wisconsin.
The public is invited to a string of upcoming shows. December 7 presents Hearts Adrift described as one of the strongest society plays. December 13–14 features Deiter Bros moving pictures and Vaudeville. December 16 brings Sweeney and Alvido’s Minstrel show with matinee and night performances. December 18 offers Gata Harp Orchestra with popular dances. December 27 presents My Wife's Family, a comed y musical drama full of fun. January showcases Frank E. Long's Big Stock Company for a week of new plays and vaudeville.
In Duluth a wave-wracked disaster left the George Spencer and Amboy ashore near Two Harbors after leaving Buffalo November 18 with coal. Fishermen at Thomasville and nearby lumbermen saved the crews, while three men died on the George Herbert. The Corsica arrived safely at Ashland. Madeira is ashore at Split Rock. Mate James Marrow drowned. Captain J. M. Disette and others suffered frostbite.
The William E Corey flagship of the Pittsburg fleet ran aground at Gull Island in Lake Superior. All crew are reported safe and the vessel rests on a gravel bottom with no apparent severe damage. Several other boats including the Amasa Stone and Admiral are overdue, while Kirby and Hartnell may be delayed in Marquette harbor due to the storm.
Fire in Pittsburg Thursday damaged the business district, with losses estimated at 150000 dollars. In other news, King Edward plans to confer the Order of Merit on Field Marshal Oyama and Admiral Togo. A fifteen round glove bout between Gus Bezenah and Tommy Feltz ended in a draw. Charles Oleson defeated James Parr for the world middleweight title in Asheville. Charles Wittmer beat Gaston Ernst in Knoxville in Graeco Roman wrestling. German forces report 151 officers 307 NCOs and 1394 privates dead or wounded in Southwest Africa campaign.
Toronto theater Shea’s vaudeville house, a leading Canadian venue, burned at night causing an estimated loss of 70 000 dollars. Archaeological note mentions goblets and metal vessels linked to ancient Troy and Schliemann findings.
Music lovers should note that violinist Skovgaard will give a concert in Austin this evening December 1. The artist delighted Austin audiences last year and has drawn praise across the state. The Owatonna concert Wednesday evening received high notices for the violinist and the entire company. The Lutheran church ladies organized the effort and seek generous patronage.
True P. Leonard invites readers to subscribe or renew any paper or magazine before Christmas. He asks interested customers to drop a postal address and he will call, listing 403 Oakland Avenue West.
M J Porter and W L Chapman advertise well digging services at 24 1n Corner Lindale and Sixth with guaranteed work and customer satisfaction.
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