Commercial Club Elects 1919 Officers at Year End
The Commercial club held a Wednesday meeting and elected officers for 1919. Dr A W Allen was reappointed president while C G Simmons and W L Van Camp filled other top posts. Directors include E M Doane W D Bassler and F P Gleason. A reception for members and families is planned for the last Wednesday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W 4Llen
A.W. Allen
C.3. Simmons
WL. van Camp
Frank C. Wilbour
E.M. Doane
W. D. Bassler
ER. Gleason
N. Wieh- Olsen
R.A. Woodward
Rain Crane
C.G. Gillam
W. Albertson
Evangelistic Service at Methodist Church Draws Strong Attendance
An evangelistic gathering at the Methodist Episcopal church last night featured a sermon on The Heavenly Vision by the pastor. Despite darkness and temptations, attendees reported a spiritually strong meeting with notable personal religious interest. Tonight’s service begins at 7 45 p m with a chorus and young converts urged to attend as the sermon focuses on Life and How to Live It.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Saul
Christ
Stereopticon Lectures by W. H. Dudley at High School
William H. Dudley of the Chicago University extension department will present two stereopticon lectures at the high school on Saturday. The afternoon talk is Colors in Nature and the evening talk is The Canadian Rockies. Net proceeds go to the school board to purchase the lecturer’s stereopticon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Dudley
Chicago University
Canadian Rockies
Twin Cities Cut Off From Austin Freight Tie Up
A switchmen strike disrupts shipments to Twin Cities from Austin. Hormel Packing Co. is a major local shipper, while other merchants must seek orders elsewhere. Express delivery is required for immediate shipments and no company-wide agreement exists with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen for Twin Cities switches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Austin
Hormel Packing Company
CLM & Ss P
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
B.of R. T
Woodman Elect Officers At Annual MWA Meeting
Von Dusko Camp MWA held its annual meeting and election of officers on Wednesday night. The gathering drew the largest attendance of the year as plates of hot weiners and sauerkraut circulated. Elected for the ensuing year were R L Furtney as V C, Ransom Thomson as W A H A Goslee as FB, F H Sterling as clerk, W L Hildreth as Escort, H C Waldecker as manager for three years, James Crossing as Watchman, A S Fero as Santry, and physicians C F Lewis, C C Johnson, and H F Peirson ret for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Hildreth
H.C. Waldecker
James Crossing
Fero
Santry
FP Lewis
CC. Johnson
H. F. Peirson
Gen theatre to host Harvey Stock Company for week
Manager Mahnke announces next week at the Gen theatre will feature the Harvey Stock company, a premier road repertory troupe. The run includes copyrighted plays with vaudeville between acts to reduce delays, opening Monday with the drama Sins and Sorrows and noted stage scenery and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahnke
Gen Theatre
Harvey Stock Company
Ason
Kaffee Kiatch Woman's Missionary Social Planned
The Central Presbyterian women's society hosts a four social afternoon December third from 3 to 5 at the president Mrs. George A Hormet home. Ladies and friends invited. Dutch coffee served by young maids. Program includes remarks readings vocal pieces and solos by members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Presbyterian
o’Mack
George A. Hormet
Ww. E. Sloane
Geo
Walter Rice
Reading
J. RB. Howells
Clara Guy
Jane Todd
Frank Adams
Miss Hormel
Mesdames Rice and Adams
Thomas Guy
Gee, Robertson
Hormel
Sloan
K of C Elect Officers for Austin Council 1201 in 1910
Austin Council 1201 of the Knights of Columbus elected its 1910 officers led by Grand Knight M Fisch and Deputy Grand Knight T A Reyard. Other posts filled included Chancellor J Z Rogers Financial Secretary C T Riley Recording Secretary J E Malloy and Treasurer P D Beaulieu with wardens chaplain lecturer advocate inner and outer guards and three trustees. Delegates to the state convention were M S Fisch and J A Rutherford with alternates Geo Fisch and Jno Lonergan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Greece
M.S. Fisch
J.A. Rutherford
Geo
Fisch
Jno. Lonergan
What Does It Mean Red Cross Christmas Stamp Message
The piece explains that buying the Red Cross Christmas stamp adds a cent more for camp support and tuberculosis cures. It frames the stamp as a sign of generosity and world outreach reflecting the spirit of Christmas beyond one’s circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Christendom
Icy Exchange Sparks a Hidden Charm Request
A playful scene unfolds as one character asks for a favor from a companion. She thanks him warmly and adds a witty, flirtatious wish to fetch the tall, dark man she previously danced with before their last moment together.
Social events note quilting bee and YMCA dance
Mrs August Bushman hosted a Wednesday quilting bee with a five oclock four course dinner. The YMCA boys held a Harmonia hall dance last evening with Bumps orchestra, and attendees reported a delightful time. The next dance is scheduled for Wednesday December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bushman
Y.M.C. K
Harmonia Hall
Bump
Chicken Pie Dinner at Baptist Church
Church dinner announced for Wednesday December 8 in the dining and lecture rooms. Menu includes chicken pie cranberry sauce mashed potatoes rutabagas cabbage salad pickles white and brown bread pie cheese coffee. Meals served from 11:30 until finished. Price 25 cents. Fancy articles and home baking for sale. ladies will wait on diners.
Fourth Annual Mask Ball by Eagles at Hirsh's Auditorium
Grand Mask Ball hosted by Lookout Aerie No. 703 Fraternal Order of Eagles set for January 14 1910 at Hirsh’s auditorium. Committee promises to make this the grandest event of the season with full particulars to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Hirsh
Telephone Directory Changes Due by December 10 1909
Interstate Telephone Company asks for desired changes to the telephone directory. Send written notice or call the office by December 10 1909. John G Gulden, Merchandiser, 29 4¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Telephone Company
John G.gulden
Mer
Cellar chatter hints at household repair talk
A family exchange reveals Earlie and his mother discussing a man down in the cellar. The man patches an icebox and installs wire gauze on screen doors, with the mother noting it by the language he uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlie
Furnishings and Residence For Sale Near College
I offer for sale a fully furnished large rooming house near the college with mahogany and walnut parlor pieces, dining and bedroom furniture plus heating stoves chinaware and household articles. Also selling a modern house with a large new barn and cement walk, one block from the college.
Eagles Attention Regular Meeting on December 2
The Eagles call a regular meeting on Thursday December 2 with election of officers. Full attendance is desired.
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Togketa
Denloudors
Austin, Minn
Woodman
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W.R. Earl Furniture
Davenport
Verona
Hirsh’s
George Hirsh
Eagles Attention
Chicago, Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dupuque
Chicago
Des Moines
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lyle
Manly
Mason City
F. I, Crane
N. W
Hast Sridge
Aly ii X Ray
Electrica Austin National of Office
Martfield
Corresponden
Duluth
Pm Commerce
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