Local notices and ads from Austn area 1900s page
A collage of short items includes household help wanted on Ramsey road, a possible German church meeting in the area, visitors from Grand Meadow and Britt, piano tuner ads, horse trading, and driving team for sale. Also includes medical tonics and patent medicines, a Christmas edition request, social plans for K P lodge, and a trance medium notice at the Grand Hotel with Harmonia ball event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Nelson
Grand Hotel
Harmonia Ball
Don’t Get Thin Emulsion Promises Plump Health Amid Echoes of Winter
Vintage advertisement and local briefs describe Scott's Emulsion as food and medicine to boost digestion and nutrition across seasons. Odds and ends include society notices, travel tidbits, theater news, a fire call, and storefront announcements from Austin Minnesota with Rosbach’s Christmas tobacco line promotion.
Peter Gies Dies in Austin After Long Life of Honesty
Obituary notes the death of Peter Gies, a longtime Austin resident and former meat industry partner, born in Momberg Germany August 23 1818. He lived in Detroit Ontonagan and Austin, was schooled in Fulda, and valued scholarship. Survived by four children and described as peaceful in death. He belonged to the Congregational church and was praised for honesty and upright business conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Lowe
Prentia, Wic
Peter Gies
Oakwood Cemetery
Wheeler
Momberg
Germany
America
Ane
Detroit
Mich
Ontanogan
Austin
Gies & Frederick
J. B. Lowe
Prentice
Wis
J. A. Giese
Atlanta
Q. A. Gies
Des Moines
Fanny G. Gies
Congregational Church
College Notes and Activities Reported
Thirty two rew etudente eotere ecl optia week. Mies Kit Meehan of Adams visited the College last Wednesday. Trev Miller has reviewed from his extensive trip through Lowa. Another mock trial is to take place in the Law cass in the Chapel Hall next Friday evening. Miss Marie Lowry departed last Monday to teach a winter term of school in London. The Commercial teacher H V Harpman organized a new bookkeeper class. The Literary program Saturday evening was well headed by all who took part. A large crowd was present despite the cold. New tables were placed in the boarding hall to accommodate all. J V Milla received new subscriptions with Prof Boostrom. Fred Tolsdorf leads the German class with a large class. Rev Anderson of the Baptist church led Chapel exercises this morning and spoke on righteous prosperity and downfall of the upright. Rev Miller of the Second Christian church offered encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Anderson
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Anderson
Rev. Miller
Second Christian Church
Woodman Leads In Kingebary Piano Contest Votes
The latest tally shows Woodman Lodge with 58 659 votes, Baptist Church 56 459, Lutheran Church 12 049. The contest closes at 4 p m on Monday December 24, with all ballots required by then to be counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Lodge
Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Cow dies after swallowing umbrella and yeast
An Olmeted county farmer reports his missing cow, found rummaging in an old summer kitchen. The animal swallowed an umbrella and a cake of yeast, the yeast caused foaming and gas in the stomach, and the cow died in agony.
Holidays Near as Footbell Season Ends in Auelio
Holiday spirit fills Aus tin as footbell season nears closing with unbeaten high eleven leading the city. Co G once strong, slipped against Mason City and faces winter indoor plans plus skating hopes. Santa HQs open, Christmas trees toys listed, church programs and a booming holiday trade anticipated with farmers visiting town if snow falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auelio
High Echoef
Mason
Santa Claus
Austin
Minnesota Teachers See 22 Percent Pay Rise Across Schools
Wages for Minnesota common and smaller graded schools rose 22.28 percent in the past year, totaling 3 842 987 23 dollars across about 12 000 teachers. Rural districts saw larger gains with several hundred low earners getting five dollars more monthly. State bonuses for districts hiring first grade certified teachers boosted overall pay, with more schools qualifying than in previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Lewis
State Department of Public Instruction
Fruit Prices Fall As Holiday Stock Rises
Market reports abundant fruit arrivals with figs dates and oranges about 20 percent cheaper than last year. Walnuts and fancy budded California oranges expected to stay high, seedless varieties priced 2.50 to 3 dollars. Bananas plentiful though demand light. nuts and dates show varied pricing across types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Arshan
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Pizzens
B Cota & Davison
Scott
Ani
Scott & Browne
Ul i
Mon York
Iry
Greers
G. & C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
Gorkes
Hiller
Tone Bros
Mance Anfis
Albert Lesie Vie Ling
J. W. Yeland
Britt, In
Evergreen
M. Doughery
Ramsey Road
M. Tyrell and
J. Johnson
Grand Meadow
Mrs
W. D. Andrew
Desler
Bridge Street
Fontane
Young and Sound
G. D. Derwiter
Kingsley
Dennison
Albert Leathie
W. D. Rosbach
Ordere Sanday
Chicago American
College Street
Gleason's Store
Main Street
K. P. Lodge and
Rathburn
K.P. Hall
Croup
Jonathan Freeman
St. Paul
Bardock
Emma Dovenberg
Frank E Long Co
Henry Trenary
Beckman
Conan
Rocky Mountain Tea Dons
Mallow Bros
Madison Medicine Co
Malloy Bros
Esgle House Farnishing Co
James Cronan
Mise Zamz
Mre
C Ter & Daughter
Bec
Portage
Vir
Mise Zimzo
Goode
West Bridge St
Duffy's
Ially
Scotty & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Rosbach’s
N. D Jackson
Og Frends
Rochester
Clover Bay
Joseph Keenan
John Mattison
Roy Woodward
Fairmort
Harry Baeford
Minneapolis
Lt. Crosse
Chas. Alderson
Sheffield
Fred Hall
Albert Lea
Robt. Waddell
West Mitchel
F. A. Engle
K. P. Lodge
Mary Johnston
Winona
Fred Fenton
Twin Cities
Rosbach
Alias
Werling
Peeking Pone
Twesday
Minneseoke
E. F. Wheeler
Mies
Gertrude Coughlin
S. Tf
Octave
Iequire
C. D. Hanks
Vine Street
W. E. Green
Mineapolis
Highland Park College
Des Monier
Xiac
W. D. Rosbech
Cty
Murphy's
Maccabees
Tichy
Brownsdale
Lestle
West Bridge Street
Revard & Holmer
Adams
Kenwood Avenue
Winona Street
M. Beardsley
Chas. Cook
Frank E. Long
Fulda
Associated
Hullet & Davis
Ladies’ Musical Society
Foresters Methodist Church
Rocky Mountain
Minnesota Educational Association
Minn
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams Street
Chicago
Pierce
John Green
Danville
Boyle Co
Annie Stephens
Belleville, Wood Co
W. Va
Optia Week
Mies Kit Meehan
Trev. Miller
Lowa
Law Cass
Marie Lowry
London
H. V. Harpman
J. V. Milla
Prof. Boostrom
Fred Tolsdorf
Fred
Murphy’s Auction
Murphys
Worth
Soc
R. R. Murphy
B. Ginni
Cressey & Donovan
Poolers Drug Store
Victor J. Evans & CO
Washington
8. C
Evans
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