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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald records its establishment date as November 1881 with John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor and Aetrude Ellis Skinner as associate. The paper is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as a second class matter.
A miscellaneous editorial sketch mentions Christmas shopping urgency, a sheriff and an irate father, a robin sighting in Minnesota, a revivalist with packed crowds, Dominican Sisters needlework gifted to Archbishop Christie, and political notes on Mr Tawney and Winona saloon limits. It ends with a classroom joke on tons and a subscription nudge from Tree P Leonard.
The Austin Progressive League convened for its second annual gathering on Wednesday night. The secretary and treasurer reports will be reviewed next meeting. The Ways and Means Committee lauded progress, noting several reforms. A manufacturing firm agreed to relocate here for five years, employing at least 30 workers, starting March 1. Col Wright was reelected president but declined to fully serve. directors reappointed. Officers named: Pres. S D Catherwood, VP A L Ebernardi, Secy T H Pridham, Treas J E Crippen. Directors: J L Mitchell, Dr Daigneau, F H McCulloch. Membership chairmen listed as J E Davison, Dr O S Albertson, Frank Christie, H L Banfield, E H Smith.
J K Mertz Circle No 44 Ladies of G A R elected officers Wednesday afternoon Pres Frances Hyde Sr Vice Eva Carter Jr Vice Amy Galloway Treas Katie Watkins Chaplain Margaret Harpman Con d Minnie Moon Guard Saphrovuea Meadowcroft Musician Alpha Boostrom Installing Officer Eunice Floyd Dept Sr Vice Pres Delegates Coucheta Lutz Minnie Moon Saphronea Meadowcroft Alternates Lillie Watkine Libbie Austfather Sarah Padelford
Adjt Gen F B Wood reports 663 guardsmen left from Jan 1 to Oct 31 due to removal from company, term expiration, good of the service, minder out of organization, disability, and death. About 700 new members joined, yielding a net increase of around forty over ten months.
The Baptist church ladies organized a chicken pie dinner and sale, earning about 160 dollars on Wednesday. The success reflects more than just money, as the effort celebrated the group’s teamwork and community support.
A reader submissions column Dear Abby style invites letters on social and religious topics and flags potential rejection. The page also notes Mrs. Scott’s visit with her mother and Austin friends, Nellie Abbott's past ties, Archbishop Christie’s arrival and brief Austin layover, and Mrs. Thomas Keating of Mankato visiting relatives in Adams.
County Superintendent notes average attendance in Mower County schools. Schools with over 100 days are listed, with city and village schools often reaching 180 days, while rural schools average 140 to 160 days. Honor list for rural schools expands from last year, and may grow further by year end.
Parties viewed the Johnson blacksmith and machine shop with intent to purchase. Mrs Wm McBride hosted a birthday party at the hall on Tuesday evening with a good time. Station agent Mallock has left for Montgomery for a larger position.
Delvin Galbraith returns home to Wisconsin after a two week visit with relatives. Miss Pearl Clark and Miss Grace Warren mark Thanksgiving and a trip from Austin and Owatonna respectively. Miss Mayme Beltz returns from Zumobora after vacation with parents. Mrs Eager of Wisconsin arrives for a few weeks with relatives. Mrs Kempfert and son Wilhalm visit J P Hansen in Austin. Ethel Clark and Claire Sleeper come home from Austin for Thanksgiving. Rae Langworthy visits relatives from Spring Valley. Mr and Mrs Chas Hunt and son travel to Akely Minnesota to stay with Mrs Hunts parents.
James Meiss states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Edna Meis after this date and leaves his bed and board. The notice asserts financial separation and disclaims liability for her future obligations.
August Penneke says he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Mary Penneke after leaving his wed and board.
Winter has arrived and rough roads linger. Beneke, sick with appendicitis, was hospitalized in Austin for an operation. A baby boy arrived at August Miller’s home south of town. Selix, the south side schoolteacher, was ill last week closing school. John Baumgartner began fall butchering, processing Emil Hosig’s porkers, about 100 to 110 yearly. Great Western bridge No 110 grading finished, crews traveled to Hayfield then Lyle. costs around $1200. Jacob recovered from a sore hand. Thanksgiving goose provided to all, with a hearty feast.
Miss Anna Lilligraven, a popular Le Roy young lady, won the piano in the St Paul Daily News contest. Miss Grace Hubbard received the diamond ring prize awarded to the lady with the most audience votes. RC Larrabee visited at home over Sunday. Mrs Kearns of Austin returned home Saturday after visiting Mrs Remore. George Rudolph plans winter in California with his brother. Lynn Porter visited Carleton College for Thanksgiving. Mrs Darrow of North Dakota will take her son Joe south for his health. Mrs Cora M Smart of Madison is visiting Mrs Harry Cotton. Mrs Richard Maxfield hosted a party for eighteen young friends of her son David. Mr and Mrs Ralph Halil will spend the winter in California.
The Music hall manager brings the Players Company of Minneapolis for a Thursday December 7 engagement of Hearts Adrift directed by Addison Madeira. A refined troupe from leading Minneapolis families appears with lavish costumes, including a wardrobe valued at over 800 dollars. The company recently played three nights at the Metropolitan in Minneapolis with Young Mrs Winthrop and aims to draw a full, fashionable Austin audience.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is presented as a internal remedy claiming to heal catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The advertisement asserts a physician endorsement, a non quack medicine label, and urges sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with Toledo Ohio as the company base and 75 cent price.
Saturday December 9, Fish Bros. store hosts a demonstration of La Crosse Cracker and Candy Co. fancy package crackers. Nickel Biscuit is praised as a superior five cent cracker and blue wrapped graham crackers with the LaCrosse seal are highlighted as leaders. All packaged goods will be offered to Austin ladies and nearby buyers at sales day prices.
J B Weiss of 119 Mill Street advertises a two day wine sale this Thursday and Friday offering table wines claret port muscatelle and other varieties at a quarter price. The wines are certified pure by the pure food commission and will revert to 50 cents after the sale ends.
On the line of the Chicago Great Western Railway in Iowa Missouri Illinois and Minnesota for business men professional men and manufacturers. Openings for nearly all lines in his towns on a progressive railway affording a square deal for all. Maps leaflets Town Talk and full information given on request to Industrial Department C G W Railway St Paul Minn or E B Magill Manager Townsite Department Omaha Neb.
Dr Schlutz attended Ed Beneke for appendicitis and performed the operation at Austin hospital with Drs Schlutz and Thimson. Mrs B M Carll of Adolpho improves slowly. Charles Sanders, formerly Waltham bank cashier, now a Clinton Falls Nursery salesman, called here. School entertainment and Thanksgiving dance at Shiller's hall reported. O W Nichols and wife traveled to Austin. Weather brings coal and stock concerns. J A Stephan left for St Paul. L H Provhnow returns after hernia surgery and shows improvement.
Mr and Mrs Wm Cronan spent Thanksgiving in Austin at the Balweber home. Mrs Rostron came from Minneapolis to visit her sister MraO C LaBar. George Beatty of Glenville visited relatives here Wednesday. Those spending Thanksgiving included Mr and Mrs Frank Emmey, Mr and Mrs Albert Schissler from Austin, Miss Winn and Dollie Bassett of Alden, and Mr Hoffman of Wycoff. Ladies Aid will be entertained at Mrs O La Bar’s home Thursday afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Mrs A Soule left for Minneapolis Saturday morning.
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