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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald lists JOHN H. SKINNER as editor and proprietor and GERTRUDE ELLIS SKINNER as associate. The paper is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as second class matter.
A long readers letter by Attorney H. E. Burgess discusses Revivalist Sunday and Austin’s welcome for Mr Sunday. The piece contrasts Elks ideals, life in Argentina, rising costs of coal and fruit, and the growler personality while reflecting on seasonal changes and the poet’s longing for freedom. The tone is observational and local with social humor and regional contrasts.
In a brisk, no wait tone the column urges hustle over hesitation as too many clerks and too few salesmen plague merchants. It notes sheriffs eyes the store that neglects advertising and counsels resolve to stop worrying and take action.
In Mower county Minnesota probate court a hearing is set on the petition of J L Mitchell and Nelson J Strever executors to settle and examine the final account of the estate of Joseph K Strever deceased and for discharge of the executors and bond sureties. The hearing will be held at the probate office Austin Minnesota on December 1 1905 in the forenoon with notice to all interested published weekly for three weeks in the Austin Vally Mercury Gazette.
The State of Minnesota issues a summons to Nick Sechin in a suit filed by James Keenan in Mower County. The defendant must answer the complaint within twenty days after service and may face judgment for the listed sum with interest if he fails to respond.
H Webber of this city and D Thompson of Windom attended the Bloomfield short horn dispersion sale at Lime Springs Tuesday. Webber bought Gloster 245768 to head a short horn herd on Veight farm two miles west of town. Gloster is 14 months old, well built, from the Cruikshank line, and will boost county stock. Thompson bought three cows and secured fine stock as well. The sale drew a large crowd with stock bringing excellent prices. sixty four head were sold.
The Ladies Musical Society held a social session after a regular program on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. R. O. Hall, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. McFarlane, Mrs. Frances Radamacher and Miss Horrobin served chocolate, wafers, confectionery and nuts, promoting sociability and good feeling as an important feature of the organization’s work.
Mr and Mrs J W Scott entertained the Macaroni Club on Lansing Avenue Tuesday evening. About twenty guests enjoyed Puccini macaroni and beef as the first course followed by a conventional dinner. Italian sentiment cards decorated the table and a social evening concluded one of the club's best meetings.
P H Zender returned Tuesday evening from Winona where he served on jury duty in the U S Court for sixteen days. He also visited his daughter there. Attendance is urged for the election of officers.
Music hall manager brings the Players Company of Minneapolis for a December 7 performance of Hearts Adrift directed by Addison Madeira. A refined cast from leading Minneapolis families includes University actors and Ferris Stock Co. alumni. Wardrobe costs exceed 800 dollars for one pivotal costume. The show seeks a full, fashionable Austin audience after recent Metropolitan engagement.
True P. Leonard advertises renewal and new subscriptions for any paper or magazine. He invites readers to drop a postal address and he will call, listing 403 Oakland Avenue West as the contact point and location.
Chicago December 16 to 23 1905 the Chicago Great Western Railway offers one fare plus 2.00 for round trip tickets to Chicago. Tickets on sale December 16 inclusive with final return limit December 24. For details contact any Great Western agent or P timer G P A St Paul Minn
The Ragged brigade nickname given to the Thirteenth Hussars honors their gallant peninsular war service under the Duke of Wellington. They fought in 32 engagements and skirmishes plus general actions, their hard campaigns leaving uniforms in tatters.
A humorous exchange compares a surgeon compressing arteries to prevent bleeding with a barber strangling a customer with a towel before shaving. The quip highlights fear of anesthesia and medical procedures through a layperson's perspective.
A note under the heading People’s Pulpit invites readers to send contributions on social political and religious topics while reserving the right to reject submissions. It emphasizes publishing varied perspectives without targeting individuals.
H. E. Burgess writes from Austin praising Rev. Sunday as fearless and knowledgeable, urging Christians to join revival efforts and discard rumors. He notes Burgess’s own conversion at Sunday meetings and defends Sunday’s character as big souled and brainy, ready to preach truth without vulgarity.
Weiss announces a two day sale of pure California wines at 25 cents per bottle. The 50 cent quality table wines including claret port and muscatelle are guaranteed pure and inspected by the pure food commission. After Friday, bottles return to 50 cents.
John J. Murphy and Anna L. Stewart wed at St. Bridget's church Thanksgiving morning Rev Con dron officiating. Bride wore pearl gray traveling gown and carried cream roses. Attendants Mary Stewart and Patrick Murphy. Reception at bride's home followed by train to Austin and Napoleon North Dakota where groom works in a bank. Mrs Murphy a popular Olmstead County teacher.
The regular annual nomination and election of officers of the Lady Maccabees was held Tuesday evening. Elected: Commander Lady Mattie Fairbanks, Lieut Commander Lady Effie Williams, Past Commander Lady Elizabeth Bromily, Chaplain Lady Katharine Zender, Record Keeper Lady Fannie Terry, Finance Keeper Lady Alice Barr, Sergeant Lady Christena Lucia, Mistress at Arms Lady Eva Dolen, Sentinel Lady Herzog, Pickett Lady Petty.
Advertises openings for business men professionals and manufacturers along the line through Iowa Missouri Illinois and Minnesota. Seeks workers across many lines in live towns on a progressive railway promising a square deal. For full information contact Industrial Department G W Railway St Paul MN or E B Magill Townsite Dept Omaha NE.
An Austin ad warns pale faces signal debility and anemia and touts Vinol a cod liver oil derivative made without oil. It claims Vinol restores red blood, strengthens organs, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails, endorsed by J. E. Malloy Druggist.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood and mucous treatment taken internally to cure catarrh, touted as nonquack and prescription by leading physicians. The ad claims a potent combination of tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials offered and Toledo Ohio as the company base. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists price 75 cents.
Fragmentary market notice lists fat hogs and cattle prices with weights and ranges. Mentions veal and sheep and lambs with price per hundredweight. Includes an offhand motivational quote about pay and honesty.
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