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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
4
The publication marks its establishment on November 8 1891 as the official city newspaper for Austin with an afternoon edition at 5 PM daily except Sundays.
A humorous comment on changing times contrasts past and present habits from medicine to clothing and dining opening with lines about cures for colds to modern ailments and a shift from sermons to essays on historical graves. The piece reflects a light, nostalgic tone about progress and social changes.
The annual Lodge of Sorrow by the B P O E is set for next Sunday at 3 o clock in Elks Hall. It honors Henry Rowley C H Robbins Al Simmons E G Porter W D Rosbach J B Stevens M S Detwiler and M K Skinnion with Attorney F M Wilson of Red Wing as the speaker.
Regular Eagles meeting set for Thursday December 3 with election of officers. An oyster supper upper and a smoke social will follow. full attendance requested by secretary Frank M. Zender.
Fred Hartman, jailed in Spooner Wisconsin, faced murder charges in the LaComb case. He initially pleaded guilty before Judge Ryan, then recanted to assert self defense. Neighbors quarrel over homestead proof. LaComb was shot as he turned to leave, with two bullets injuring the left shoulder blade and right hand.
Harry Goddard age 19 was arrested in LaCrosse by Sheriff Nicholson and returned to the city to face charges for passing worthless checks. His case was postponed to Saturday to allow the county attorney to confer with his Indiana parents. He admitted being penniless and said hunger drove the act.
The Gophers beat the Tuxedos by six pins in the first match at Smith alleys on Mill Street. Erdman led with 217, while Letherland topped the Tuxedos with 584 in a tight contest that spurred plans for another Friday rematch. Both teams plan to join the Southern Minnesota tournament and send a delegation to the state event in Minneapolis this winter.
The play Miss Petticoats at the Gem Tuesday drew a large crowd and met advance hype. Florence Farr as Miss Petticoats impressed with charm and talent while Alfred Clarke portrayed the dignified clergyman, though his love scenes could have been more fervent. All parts were well acted and the audience pleased. A printer error on the program caused confusion by showing last year’s synopsis.
A recruiter offers a lucrative opportunity paying $75 a month for handling four daily orders. Suppressed by promise of free supplies, applicants are instructed to write to Manager p. 0, Box 1150, New York City.
The Bijou features Mr George Grandon a navy bugler who will give calls and trio tongueing on the coronet tonight. The Grandin and Lewis engagement ends at Bijou tonight as their novelty act pleases patrons. The Gem shows Damon and Pthias for the last three days of the week and all K P members are urged to see the pictures.
The Herald carries lost items including an elastic gold belt and a grey wool shawl with finder notices. It also lists help wanted for general housework and multiple sale listings such as a second-hand farm wagon, harness, stone, hay, a horse and buggy, springers, a milch cow, and a seven-room house with contact inquiries.
The Stoddard Club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at Mrs. R. R. Murphy's home. Mrs. J. L. Mitchell and Mrs. H. E. Shedd will be the readers. The Naples lecture will begin and members will prepare for roll call with an item on current events.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid served two hundred meals on a Tuesday noon chicken pie dinner despite foul weather. Mrs. Newell led the kitchen with assistants, raising fifty dollars. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Ebbinger ran the fancy work booth, twenty five dollars in sales. Home cooking tables topped thirteen dollars. Gratitude extended to distant former members for booth contributions.
State central committee treasurer Fred B. Lynch filed a campaign expenditure report with Ramsey county auditor showing $18,013 spent to re elect Governor John A. Johnson and a debt of $1,635. Thomas W. Lawson of Boston tops donations with $1,000, Governor Johnson gave $500. Only contributors over $100 named in the blatem nit, smaller gifts listed by amount.
A fire from an overheated stove behind the letter rack damaged a U S mail car on the M. & St. P. tracks. The fire was controlled with only the rack area harmed, making the car unusable. A replacement car from St Paul was sent and arrived by noon.
In Minnesota probate court a petition by Ida M seeks will admission for Arthur Cole decedent. The court is to hear cause at the courthouse on October 14 1908 at 10 o clock as to whether to grant the prayer. Judge J M Greenman presides. A W Wright represents the petitioner.
The Art and Travel club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. F. E. Knopf in attendance and a strong turnout. Papers covered Shamrock Land Irish Peasants and Rural Life Samuel Lover Ireland's Song Writer and the group heard a vocal solo and The Last Rose of Summer. The roll call on Irish Cities was led by Mrs. Knopf.
Affordable Virginia soft coal or dry wood offered by F Rademacher. Lowest prices listed with phone contact 126L.
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