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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald announces publication details with editors Skinner and Ulmer. Gertrude Ellis Skinner serves as Associate Editor. The paper acts as the city’s official publication and prints daily except Sundays at 5 PM.
The Tuxedos defeated the Gophers in a bowling contest Friday evening with a 240 pin margin. The Tuxedos started strong and the Gophers never regained lost ground as they failed to meet their usual standard. High score was 215 and the meet’s top total reached 677.
Austin Council No 354 elected officers for 1909 at a regular meeting Friday evening. President W H Ritman and V Pres Mrs Wm Newman led the list along with Treasurer C C Leck and Chaplain E E Kelly. Additional posts included Harry A Anderson as Chancellor Grace Clark as V Chancellor J W A Jensen as Guide Mrs John A A Watkins as Assoc Guide Frank Holgate as Guard Tony Meis as Sentry and Trustees James Ryan Albert Haumen and A Bates. Refreshments followed by the ladies of the Council.
Harry Goddard aged nineteen was charged with forgery after arrest by Sheriff Nicholson. County Attorney Wright withdrew the forgery count citing leniency and rearrested him on grand larceny in the second degree. Hearing before Judge Kingsley slated for early next week.
Sir Knights are called to the annual inspection on Monday evening December 7 with a special drill meeting on Saturday evening. Full attendance requested by order of the Eminent Commander.
The report details flood damage of 3000 dollars and extensive street work including cement approaches at the South bridge. It notes a 24 inch sewer with only half assessed, urban land purchases on Maple Street for a city hall engine house and armory, and a 500 dollar gravel pit investment. Lists city officials and budget items for water and light, fire department, police, and street work with miscellaneous sources and balances as of March 31, 1908.
Official Resolution No 385 of Austin Minnesota Common Council directs transfer of 8000 from Water Works and Power funds to the city general fund. City Recorder and Treasurer ordered to execute transfers and certify to Water Electric Gas Power board. Included garbled sale and rental items.
Santa Claus has visited the East Side store with Christmas goods prominently displayed. The store has long served as Santa’s headquarters, and this year will be no exception with festive merchandise on show.
Vesper services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Y W C A rooms at 3 30 o clock. Leader Miss Margaret Avery will speak on Selfishness and Ingratitude the two greatest sins. All women and girls are invited.
Local theater Bijou offers final showing tonight with dancing girls praised for grace and clever singing. The picture program is excellent and the new bill starts Monday.
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