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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists subscription pricing for John H. Skinner Ep. and Prop. and Gertrude Ellis-Skinner associate, with one year and advance options and weekly rates.
In December 1902 the St Paul Dispatch notes relief or exasperation over a harsh January feel with fourteen below zero and an empty coal bin prompting readers to seek faith or resilience amid severe cold.
Following Reed's passing, newspapers and politicians recall his brilliant responses in the chamber. An anxious inquirer challenged a city committee chair to defend him, and a gallery interruption about sugar drew cheers before Reed's pointed retort. The crowd's thunderous applause ended further interruptions.
Cedar Camp No 205 R N A announces its annual election results for the coming year. Officers include Oracle Mattie Fairbanks Vice Oracle Alma Kessler Recorder Anna Roble Receiver Effie Williams Chancellor Irene Shaw Marshall Julia Peterson Inner Sentinel Dora Furtney Outside Sentinel Mary Davis Manager 3 years J G Moreland Physicians Dr Feister and Dr Peirson Pianist Elizabeth Correll Delegate Ida Clay Alternate Clara Wills. Installation is set for January 12.
Miss Marie Jensen travels to Oldham Kingsbury county to teach for the winter. Enoch Bulson recovers from smallpox while his father remains gravely ill. D Brown and family visited Rulands. Alfred Ruland at the 8.M.N.C. in Austin spent the weekend home. Dennis Coughlin threshes this week. Mrs. Callinan and daughter visit Mrs. Meany in Minneapolis. Sleighing is good on local streets.
The piece argues high wages do not ensure prosperity for laborers as rising prices for goods outpace wages. It notes wages are high now, price of grain belt beer remains unchanged, and urges readers to obtain pure nourishing beer from dealers or C. J. Weisel of Austin.
Captain Page told the men of Company G at Guillains oyster supper on Monday evening that he intends to resign soon. The news caused consternation among the crew who are urging him to stay. Page is highly popular and his departure would be a great loss to the unit.
The Eastern Star held its regular meeting Monday and elected officers for the year. W M Mrs Thomas McFarlane. W P Geo E Anderson. A M Mrs Oscar Ober. Sect y Jane Todd. Treas Mrs B G Becker. O Mrs A V Manchester. A L Mrs Walter Terry. Trustees Mrs John Rustad 1 year. Mrs Elizabeth Todd 2 years. Mrs Neller. Mrs Hall of Rose Creek was a guest at the G W Varco home.
The 4th anniversary Iota Minn Educational Association meeting to be held in St. Paul from Dec 31 1902 to Jan 2 1903 will feature Dr David Star Jordan and Prof Augsburg with talks on education and chalk art. President J J Hill and other leaders will speak. a social at Hotel Ryan closes Wednesday. Meeting sections promise interest. reduced travel and hotel rates in force. Lansing meeting postponed due to illness until after holidays.
Sutton J. and F. Christgau and others from Sutton did business in Austin on Saturday. W. Prosschel left for Ft. Wayne to spend winter. A Wyant works on Chas Miller's house. Ed Christgau remains weak. Fred Christgau spent Thanksgiving at home. Earl Fairbanks returns to college this winter. Seebach moved to his farm after leaving office. Rabbit hunters bagged a few cotton tails after the snow. Peter Rubin, the banco victim, lost only travel expenses. The threshing season nears end.
A group of local youths attended a dance in Dexter last Wednesday evening. Fanny Loomis and Laura Hagen traveled from Riceville for Thanksgiving. Minerva Stout and Faith Freeman from Grand Meadow visited town. Earl Rutherford and Emmet Cronan went to Grand Meadow Sunday afternoon. Henry Hartje stayed in Austin for several days last week. Carpenter's orchestra provided music for the Monday dance. Geo James moved a carload of cattle Monday. Kate Maggie Hartje and Jennie Holmes visited Taopi Sunday afternoon.
D Williams travels to Minneapolis for winter plans. J H Buck and family from LeRoy spend Thanksgiving in town. O J Simmons of Austin visits the Reed home for Thanksgiving. Geo McNeil family in Spring Valley for Thanksgiving. Hannah Axness of Grand Meadow visits town. M D Williams family in Chatfield for part of week. Wm Grippe visits Preston to see relatives. Geo Reed Jr. runs Central while Christine Axness visits Grand Meadow.
Miss Whitehead and Miss Gies visited Austin with Gies in town Wednesday evening. Mrs Brown and Mrs Carey conducted business and a broken arm was reported for Mrs Carey last Friday. Kate Bertram and Peter Meurer were in Austin, while P H Carr also transacted business there.
Mrs Kenerson visits Grand Meadow as Miss Maude Vandenwever from Minot arrives for an extended stay. The funeral of Grandma March was held at the Congregational church with Rev Winter officiating and interment at Salem cemetery beside her husband and son. Amos Welch of Rochester attended Cynthia Welch’s funeral. H B Herrington takes charge of the Dexter gallery and will appear at the Grand Meadow studio on selected days.
Hon. Peter A. Peterson who represented this county in 1881 died at his home near Blooming Prairie on December 4. He moved here in 1864 and held local offices of trust. Funeral services were conducted at Red Oak Grove church on December 6 with burial in Red Oak Grove cemetery. Winter weather brings snow and brisk commerce to Corning as Mrs. Branton returns from the Cities.
Cold 18 below. H C Benecke and T Balweber plan a Wednesday trip to California to seek a home. A Brownsdale post office is rising from a barn. A Elkton dance drew Red Rock residents. Christ the six footer had a good time. Jacob Oelkers and Mitta Holst wed at Waltham German Lutheran Church. Henry Holst and Alice Smith served as wedding party.
Miss Rose Smith visited friends in Spring Valley. Carl Norgarden of Spring Valley is clerking at the new store. About twenty young people enjoyed a sleighride Friday evening. Rev and Mrs Harbaugh attended a social at Washington Friday. C P Lee departed last week for Washington. The W F M S met with Mrs Harbaugh last Saturday afternoon. They anticipate a social soon.
Washington December 9 the house paid a remarkable tribute to the memory of ex Speaker Thomas B Reed The chamber followed historic precedents by adjourning in honor marking a profound impression on members The chaplain paid a reference and Mr Sherman offered a resolution praising Reed and invoking adjournment which passed unanimously
In St Louis on December 9, vigorous massage therapy revived Mrs James Abernathy from a coma like state after she slept since Friday morning. She opened her eyes but did not speak or recognize her husband and remained largely immobile while receiving liquid nourishment. Around midnight she whispered a brief plea for her son before slipping back into unresponsiveness.
The Senate adopted most committee immigration amendments while striking section 36 prohibiting liquor in the Capitol and tabling the bill to pass several pension measures. A three dollar head tax on immigrants was approved, with changes to lien provisions and transit exemptions, sparking debate over its necessity and enforcement.
The Herald reports the new cup yacht built at Herreshoff will probably be christened the Eagle when launched in April. The name is seen as representative and national, symbolizing strength speed and bravery, and will be loudly cheered by American yachtmen.
Pittsburg December 9 The new Union Steel company will be financed for 75 million dollars. A bond issue of 25 million is planned plus an authorized stock issue of 50 million. Bonds will be sized to redeem Sharon Steel’s outstanding bonds as part of the merger.
Harry McCalmont, owner of Isinglass the 1898 Derby winner and steward of the yacht Gilda, collapsed and died at his London residence. A close friend of King Edward, he was widely popular and reportedly worth 20 million dollars inherited from a great uncle.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has met in secret sessions for days. A new wage scale is reported to be prepared for submission to railroad officials, with a demand for higher wages by the engineers.
In Peking on December 9 the disease has appeared in three legations and an epidemic is feared. The foreign affairs board sought cooperation from foreign ministers to set up a cordon of special police around the legation quarter to curb highwaymen using the area to hide stolen property and shield themselves from Chinese authorities.
Telegraphic brevities note rising bread prices by one cent per loaf in the East End of London adding to hardship for unemployed residents. Senate committee on appropriations to report a house resolution for a 50 000 dollar anthracite coal strike commission. Austrian minister M Ladislaus Kengelmueller von Hengervar in Washington promoted to ambassador.
Wheat prices quoted for December 8 show No. 1 hard at 73 and 74 cents for different grades, No. 1 Northern at 73 to 74 cents, and No. 2 Northern at 72 to 73 cents. Arrivals list No. 1 hard at 73, No. 1 Northern at 73 to 74, and No. 2 Northern at 72 to 73 cents.
Wheat prices quoted in Duluth include No 1 hard at 72 5 8 cents cash and 71 2 3 to 74 cents for futures. No 1 Northern at 71 3 4 0 to 71 2 3 cents cash and future bids Dec 71 3 4 and May 74 5 4. No 2 Northern 69 2 3 and No 3 spring 66 2 3. Flax cash at 1.16 dollars.
The president sent several nominations to the Senate including pension agent Richard P. Clarkson of Des Moines Iowa. postmasters Charles C Pugh Adel A J Weeks Correctionville C E Carmody Mapleton G A Danforth Hamburg Minnesota A A Wilson Mc Intosh South Dakota G H Few Flandreau. Marine hospital service assistant surgeon William C Rucker Wisconsin. Navy assistant paymaster James S Beecher Minnesota.
Laura Hagan spent part of last week at home. Emmet Cronon was in Rose Creek Sunday. Bertha Rutherford enjoyed several days with friends in Riceville. Albert Kraft celebrated his twentieth birthday Sunday with a large gathering. The Misses Hartje hosted many friends Sunday evening.
The United States Supreme Court decides Iowa Life Insurance Co. v Lulu T. Lewis, ruling that collections on an unpaid premium life insurance policy can proceed. The Texas circuit court ruling in favor of Mrs. Lewis is upheld by the high court.
St Paul market notes show cattle choice steers at 5.00 to 6.00, cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.00, veals 2.00 to 5.00. Hogs range 5.70 to 6.15, sheep 3.15 to 3.50, lambs 3.75 to 4.50.
Cattle ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 for various grades with Texas steers at 3.00 to 4.70. Hogs moved 5.65 to 6.50 with bulk at 6.10 to 6.20. Sheep and lambs priced from 3.50 to 5.25, good to choice sheep 3.50 to 4.00.
A passage reflecting on aging and affection from Robert Louis Stevenson. It argues that love and the power to inspire fade with time while true friendship and mutual affection may deepen for rare individuals, even as youth fades and death approaches.
Wisdom applied to practice is called prudence. The man who resists alluring prices for low value goods shows practical prudence. C. A. Emmons, Austin Lumbers & Fuel Co.
New Years Eve December 31 under Austin Hose Company No. 1 sponsorship at Armory Hall with Tichy’s Orchestra. All invited to attend to ring out the old and ring in the new by committee order.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers three through tourist cars on different routes promising fast times and full comfort. Request a booklet for details on routes schedules and amenities.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers routes to California with a close connection at Kansas City to the deluxe transcontinental Limits. Three through tourist cars via different lines are available. Ask any Great Western agent for details.
Market wire reports Dec Wheat prices at 712%c May 75% July 7314c. Corn Dec 55c Jan 475%c May 48%c July 42c. Oats Dec 31% May 33c. Butter and eggs prices listed. poultry items quoted. Also a Santo Domingo tale notes a pirate landing thwarted by fireflies lighting the bayou.
Washington and Helena reports show Senator Nelson introducing a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment to give Congress power to control trusts, and a bill to tighten the Sherman anti trust act. Helena voters approve bonds totaling 615000 for a municipal water plant with fire and sewerage needs. A humorous aside notes a child remark on a baby.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a Pullman touriste sleeper service between Chicago and Los Angeles with weekly Tuesday departures and Saturday morning arrivals. Double berth rate is six dollars. Berth reservations available from any Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul ticket agent.
Travelers may choose from three through cars offered on the Great Western route. Inquiries for particulars should be directed to any Great Western agent.
Chicago Great Western Railway announces a choice of three route options in offering travel to California. An agent named Orem is cited as the contact for travel plans and details.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers lowest second class colonist rates to the west southwest and south on the first and third Tuesdays of November and December. For details contact any Chicago Great Western agent or J. P. Bimer A Chicago IL.
Advertises Homeseekers tickets at low rates for travel on Great Western Railway. Tickets available in tourist sleeping cars from November through April inclusive, with departures on the first and third Tuesdays each month. For details contact Great Western Agent or J Bmer, G P A, Chicago.
Contemplate a trip to St Louis or Kansas City and check the notice in another paper advertising the superb new train service to Iowa Central Railroad points. Rates and further information furnished by A B Dutta G P A Minneapolis. See ad elsewhere in this paper.
Tickets priced at 11.49 to Chicago and return on sale through December 8. End of day return December 8. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
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