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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
2
In a brief notice the Austin Daily Herald outlines subscription options including one year in advance and three months in advance with weekly rate details. The item emphasizes advance payment benefits and clarifies renewal timing.
President Palma of Cuba earns a $65,000 annual salary, a level the United States would find hard to match, underscoring economic contrasts between the two nations.
A brief reminiscence notes the burden of bearing a tough badge name for policeman Charlie Gerbarrenicz in Owatonna, suggesting the weight of public duty and identity.
The coal commission should consider relief for a 12 year old boy from Jeddo who works for four cents an hour and receives no pay. His father, killed in the mines, owed the Markie Mine Company money at the time of death.
Sune Herato in our column defends city schools while criticizing parents who oppose education policy. The piece argues teachers and boards can manage students with parental support, warns against outside religious interference, and urges fair minds to scrutinize motives behind criticisms in Austin.
Lorraine presents Credit Lorraine by the Long company set before the Franco Prussian War. Phillip Rameau, led by Charles R. Haigh, dominates the stage with a stirring performance as the Republican leader. Castiglioli as Lenora, Langreau slain, other actors Sullivan Hart Archer shine. Midnight in Chinatown follows tonight with new specialties.
The St S Cecilia Guild of Christchurch invites contributors of any articles for a sale on Friday and Saturday. Please send items on Friday to the Baird Building beside the Austin Furniture Co.
An ad touts Sifter Stove Polish made of pure powdered graphite that resists fire, won’t rub off, is odorless and never dries. A 10 cent box polishes more stoves than three times its cost and comes in a perforated top box for dust-free application.
J W Somerville defends a high school teacher against last night's critical editorial titled Tactless If True. He argues anonymous critics wrongfully attack the teacher’s character and Christian standards, praising the teacher’s work in moral and physical development of students and condemning intrusion into private home life.
A long readable tax ledger shows names such as Jensen Nels R, Joseph E Joueg, Jones Davis M, Johnson Smith, Seymour, and Keenan among others. It lists assorted amounts next to each name attribute, indicating individual property tax payments and dues.
Co G of this city edged Co l of Owatonna 19 to 7 in a well played indoor baseball contest at the Armory. The game featured strong pitching, sharp fielding, and notable base stealing, with Austin and Owatonna contributing key innings and a lively crowd observing the exhibition.
Fragments mention a music star and Fort Powerd with unclear figures and locations. The legible items reference a value around 25.09 and a name or code sequence, but details are mostly obscured. No clear event, date, or organization can be confirmed from the readable text.
Testimonials claim Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills cured rheumatic pain nerve headaches and abdominal discomfort. Patients from Thompsonville Worcester and Pipestone praise rapid relief and portability for travel while the company advertises free literature and nationwide drugstore availability.
For over 50 years Ayer's Pills have been the standard family pill. They act directly on the liver and provide a gentle laxative effect. This legacy emphasizes reliability and consistent use across generations.
In Mower County Probate Court special term on December 8 1902 the judge ordered that the final account of Anna Thompson executor of Berny S Olson deceased be examined and heard on January 2 1908 at 10 a m at the probate office Austin Minnesota with notice to interested parties by weekly publication for three weeks in the Austin Daily Herald.
A kerosene lamp exploded Tuesday evening at Alfred Johnson's house, burning $150 to $200 of furnishings. The lamp was safe when left, but Mrs. Johnson found the room in flames on her return. Mr. Johnson smothered the blaze with a bed comforter, then rugs were added. Oil spilled on the carpet caused extensive burning. no fire alarm was reported.
The Modern Samaritans elected officers Tuesday evening with GSE Herbert St Leger as leader, J. Gaskell as H P N Reefees PG S T H Pridham as Scribe S J R Seovill e M Adolph Johnson JC M Wm Kuban as Watchman John Wartenberg and W J Bell named Levite and other roles filled.
The Degree of Honor plans a bazaar on Thursday afternoon December 11 at Woodman Hall with lunches served. An evening dance features Tichy’s orchestra. Tickets for gentlemen are 50 cents, ladies free, and no refreshments will be served.
Will Wed license granted to Albert Martin Anfonson of Adams to wed Elena Anderson. Theodore Gullickson of Adams receives license to marry Sarah Christianson.
A special communication of Fidelity Lodge No 39 A F and A M will meet Wednesday evening. Work will be the third degree. J H Anderson W M presiding.
Simple services at First Parish Unitarian Church honored Former Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed. Governors of Maine and Massachusetts attended along with Loyal Legion, Grand Army posts, and city officials while the public paid respects in a state of mourning. The 63 year old Reed lay in state and the funeral procession moved to Evergreen cemetery for interment in the spring.
The W R C met Wednesday evening and elected Pres Mrs Jerry Engle Sr V Pres Mrs Cass Fairbanks Jr V Pres Mrs Kearns Treas Mrs Arbatch Champlain Mrs Kerslar Cond Mrs Bertha Johnson Color Bearers Mesdames Eva Johnson Chapin Sargent Cush ing Delegates to Department convention Mrs W H Sutton and Mrs Cushing Alternates Mrs Bertha Johnson and Mrs Dovenberg The ladies vote to pack a Xmas box for the soldiers home at Minnehaha The hall opens Tuesday Dec 23 for contributions to the box which will be packed that evening
C H Thomas offers a collection of Brussels carpets window shades silk covered couch rope and tapestry curtains Majestic Range kitchen tables refrigerators iron beds and small dresser all in good condition and priced very cheap at 104 St Paul Street until Saturday night.
Four men were killed and ten injured in a dynamite blast at Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal No 6 mine in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. Victims named include Robert Humblebee Arthur Jones Matthew Phillips and James McGlynn with three more seriously hurt. The blast occurred when a fifty pound dynamite box slipped from a carriage at a 110 foot shaft, injuring twenty nearby workers.
Mrs J G Neely and her two daughters ages eleven and nine and son seven were killed when their buggy was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train one mile west of North Baltimore Ohio. The mother and two children died instantly while the boy survived about thirty minutes. The family had been shopping in North Baltimore and visibility was blocked by a building at Dewees crossing.
Ladysmith Wisconsin December 10 The business area of Ingraham fifteen miles away burned today starting at the Ostrander Lumber Co store which was entirely destroyed. A second store two saloons a restaurant hotel and post office also fell to the flames.
Shoals Indiana December 19 grand jury returns 140 indictments charging men with selling their votes at the last election after a week long session.
Wisdom applied to practice is prudence. The man who resists alluring prices for inferior goods uses practical prudence. C. A. Emmons of Austin Lumber & Fuel Co. promotes high quality and low prices as core strengths.
The Austin Hose Company No 1 hosts the Fourth Annual Ball on December 31 at Armory Hall with Tichy’s Orchestra providing music. Everyone is invited to attend to ring out the old and ring in the new per committee notice.
The Chicago Great Western Ry offers three through tourist cars via different routes, promising faust time and every comfort. Request the booklet for full details and schedules.
The Chicago Great Western offers routes to California with connections at Kansas City to the transcontinental Limits. Three through tourist cars via different paths are available on this line. Contact a Great Western agent for details.
A Pullman tourist sleeping car runs between Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Atiebien Jepka and Santa Fe Rye via Attten Calmar Monticello Marion and Kap sasily leaving the twin cities Tuesday morning and arriving Los Angeles Saturday morning. Double berth rate six dollars with tickets and berth reservations from any ticket agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry.
California route option via the Great Western line offers tourist car service. Contact a Great Western agent for detailed particulars on schedules, fares, and availability.
A Chicago Great Western Ry agent states no offer of three Crawford Chrysler cars to California is available. The note clarifies there is no offered selection among the three Chreoagh teortet cars to the West Coast.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers first and third class teen travel at new low rates for November and December. For particulars contact any Chicago Great Western agent or Jd. P. Bimer, Illinois.
Offers for travel to Ontario and beyond with Great Western Railway. Tickets cover all points and include through tourist sleeping cars. Rates available through the Great Western Agent or J P Werner G P A Chicago. Limited to November through April inclusive on the third Tuesday of each month.
Contemplating a trip to St. Louis or Kansas City, readers are directed to a paper advertisement about a train service to Iowa Central Railroad points. For further details contact A. B. Dutta, G. P. A., Minneapolis, with additional information provided elsewhere in the paper.
Tickets on sale December 1 to 8 for a round trip to Chicago aboard the International Livestock train routed via the Chicago Great Western Railway. Return by December 8. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer P. A. Chicago Illinois.
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