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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
6
Louis Reckenthaler returns to work after foot trouble. June Hanson travels to Le Roy for Sunday with friends. Mr. A. F. Norton visits relatives in town and returns this morning to St. Paul.
Miss Hazel Burroughs stays ill. Miss Anna Roulston takes a job at Thon's store. For Sale a good driving team. Ads list rental and social calls.Notable visitors include J M Murphy of Albert Lea and F L Shafer visiting Austin friends. Christmas bazaars, piano sales, and a photo button for Mama and baby advertised. Funeral news notes death of Miss Downey in Ottawa Kansas. Found bag of money and various local happenings.
The Central Stars hosted a pleasant Friday gathering for Raymond Peterson with flinch and music, followed by lunch. Nearby, about twenty friends surprised Angel Connors on his twenty second birthday with refreshments and music, presenting a ring as part of a delightful evening.
Mrs M N Beardsley hosted a Sunday School class gathering for boys at her Oakland avenue home on Friday evening. The event featured games and refreshments, reported as a very pleasant time by attendees. Miss Margie Watkins hosted a separate party for twelve friends at her Park avenue home Friday evening with vocal and instrumental music and light refreshments.
About twenty friends gathered at Clara Martin’s home then surprised Miss Emma Kasak at her River Street residence. The evening featured games and dancing, followed by supper at midnight. A toilet set was presented to Miss Kasak.
A sociable Friday evening at Sheriff Johnson's residence drew a small attendance. The program featured various performers including Amanda Johnson and Nina Hegge with instrumental pieces and readings. Mrs. Charlie Kearns was named the best natured member for a surprise marked by Mrs. Granville Kearns as a guest and a celebration of Mrs. Kearns eighth wedding anniversary with a panel framed picture presented during a fine supper.
The Charity Ball attracted about fifty couples for dancing at Music Hall with Elks from out of town in attendance. Some guests preferred cards in Elks Hall while three banquet tables in the dining room, decorated with cut flowers, were hosted by Mesdames Hall Emerson Rosbach Smith Sutton Gulden Keenan Catlin Simmons and Greenman. Attendance was lighter than hoped but the event was deemed a success.
The Austin audience enjoyed a clean wholesome play filled with continuous laughs from start to finish. Mr Reid, portraying Jones, has staged the production in many countries including England France Germany Austria Spain Greece Italy Russia India Japan and Hawaii, performing it in each country’s language.
Memorial services organized by the Elks Lodge will be held Sunday in Elke hall at 3 PM. Judge Jaggard of St Paul will give the address and Austin’s top talent will provide music. Public is invited to attend Sunday afternoon.
Tone’s process roasts and seals coffee in moisture proof one pound boxes for a stronger breakfast drink. Try one pound today to start the day with a better cup.
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