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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
Readable items include social visits in Rowe Creek and Austin, theater ads for The Fatal Card, court business in Albert Lea, and numerous small notices. Also listed are sales pitches for furniture, pianos, and Morine Chairs, plus medical and home remedy promotions and upcoming events at the opera house and G. A. R. hall.
An ad touts Scott’s emulsion of cod liver oil as nerve food to satisfy nerve and brain and restore energy. It claims fat from usual food completes the cure and offers a free sample, listing Scott & Bowne of New York at 409 Pearl Street.
Fireman Ripley is laid off briefly while Engineer Oscar Overy enjoys a short vacation. Hazeltine has returned to work after a vacation. W H Shattuck resumes duties after a two week break. Mrs Join McCormick is visiting Farming ton with daughter Mrs Frank Blake. Conductor P J Gallagher is reported to be improving and soon to report for duty.
A wedding occurred at the groom's home near Rose Creek this morning uniting Miss Elizabeth Emma Anderson of Austin with Mr. Frank Victor Carlson in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Mr. Roseland. The couple will reside in Rose Creek as friends extend best wishes.
At 7 30 this evening at the Baptist church overa the marriage of Miss Maud Rustad to Mr Carl Johneon both of the city. Miss Anna Carlson will attend the bride and Earl Johneon will act as groomman, Ro L Anderson will tie the nuptial knot. Immediately after a reception will be given at the groom home 706 Grove street. The contracting parties are well known in the city and their many friends join the Brearp in extending congratulations. They will reside at the Rustad home north of the city.
The Supreme Court upholds the 1899 forfeited tax law in the Lamm v. Lamm case, ruling that after the redemption period the city must serve notice to preserve the new order. The original owner may redeem within sixty days of notice, and the decision notes similarities and pending rulings on the 1897 law. Justice Lovell authored the opinion in Mankato, with Hiram B. Cole involved.
The article describes muskrat trapping along Cedar River using dome shaped brush houses. Hunters spear the dome through the center pinning the animal then insert a hole to capture it. Dens under water have several exits, making the hunt clever and profitable as muskrats fetch good prices in winter trade with farmers.
M C Refaes sells the Austin Steam Dye Works to J M Keynolde of Mionespoke who will resume the business. Refaes leaves for LaCrosse to engage in the same line. The eggs price trend rises to 23 cents per dozen amid a shrinking supply and consolidation by large packers. An antiquated health ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female complaints with testimonials.
An involuntary bankruptcy case is filed in a United States Court against Michael H. Lyons of Adams Mower County by David M. Pfalzer and four other firms. The petition charges Lyons concealed 9000 dollars and staged a robbery against his wife to cover the act, with assets far exceeding claims. The offenses allegedly include sales of stock under attachments and a mortgage discount, totaling estimated proceeds of 6000 to 10000 dollars. The hearing is set for December 14 before Judge Lochren in St Paul. The case names multiple creditor firms and attaches actions at Austin and Adams disputes.
The Modern Woodman of America held their annual election of officers at their hall last evening. Elected were Wv. C.-E. A. Loucks, W. A.-Ww. Cutter, E. B.-O. A. Sime, Clerk -E. H. Sterling, Mgr. 3 years-Tribos. Mann, Watch-J. P. Peterson, Sentice!-N. 8. Sutherland.
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