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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald is the official city paper of Austin, established November 8 1891 and published each weekday at 5 pm except Sundays. It serves as the local record for community news and public notices.
The December issue of the Judge features a poem titled On the Way. It riffs on American place names, beginning with There was a man in Oakland Cal who softly said I think I shall Pack up my things and take a spin As far down east as Austin Minn. The verse notes hope that before winter’s ice cutting season the river will be dredged and cites clean ice for the city’s health.
Faribault Register notes Austin detective Tom Riley testified for the state about fall beer thefts from a Wells car. The piece then mocks clothing fashion, citing seasonal coat styles and tailors, highlighting vague town talk and fashion criticism.
Gottlieb Ryffel sues New Ulm chief of police for $5,000 claiming unlawful arrest after opening a shoe store and refusing a city license fee. He was jailed an hour and fined $20 on an ordinance violation. He seeks to test the ordinance and seeks redress against the police chief.
An evening old-time concert at the Christmas Shop featured a quilting party, spinning wheel displays, and period costumes. Performers included Harry Pettingill as a tab young knight and Gjertsen as a gypsy maid in duets, with Mrs. Ray Pooler and Theokla Knopf in costume numbers. The chorus performed songs like Dixie Land and Home Sweet Home, while Miss Susie Basford accompanied.
Minnesota roads last year caused 151 deaths and 1,720 injuries per sworn statements to the railway and warehouse commission. Thirty four roads reported. six small lines showed no injuries. Three passengers were killed, 156 injured. trespassers and others caused 82 deaths and 171 injuries. Sixty six employees died, 1,379 injured. railway mail clerks had no deaths and 14 injuries.
Invitations announce the wedding of Walter W. West formerly of Austin and a noted musician in Chicago and the Twin Cities to Emma Christianson of St Paul. Best man J Harvey West will attend, with West and bride to honeymoon on the Pacific coast before settling in St Paul.
Hamar Lodge No. 84 Sons of Norway held its regular yearly meeting on Wednesday night and elected officers for the coming year. Pres Otto Jenen, Vice Pres Iver Eliason, Judge J Nesheim, Sec Dr O H Hegge, Treas Haakon Gregerson, Finance Sec C I Johnson, Physician Dr C A Hegge, Regent Albert Haugan, Marshal Christ Haug, Inner Guard O C Seim, Outer Guard A Ness, Trustees A Rockne E A Dalager and John Halte.
The Gem theatre presents Ed wards England with refined society singers in costume. Films include American Soldier in the Philippines Marathon Race A Workman’s Dream The Father is to Blame and Levisky’s Insurance Policy. Slapstick fans may be disappointed as all acts aim for clean refinement. The Bijou features The Musical Pearsons tonight, praised as highly pleasing and must be heard.
Woodman Day will draw several hundred visitors to the city for a major lodge gathering. The band will greet incoming trains and escort visiting lodges to the Auditorium before a reception. Residents on Water Street are urged to decorate with flags and Woodman colors red white and green. Merchants will display decorations as well. Three large kites will lift a big flag as the Woodman VtC makes history in Mower County.
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C M Page on West Mill Street. The meeting opened with song and scripture reading. Papers discussed temperance progress in state and foreign lands. Next meeting January 12 at the Y W C A under the Franchise department.
The Christmas Shop closed its doors after a two day sale following an expired lease. Stock was sold and owners retire from active business. The shop reported gross receipts of 442 dollars during the sale.
Harry Goddard admitted guilt to grand larceny in the second degree after presenting forged checks signed John McCormick to Austin merchants. Judge Kingsley he ordered reformatory confinement at St. Cloud with sentence to be set by the state board of control.
The B A Y have given up Friday’s meeting to the Firemen who will serve supper for their dance. The group will hold its meeting Saturday evening to elect officers for the coming year. Every Yeoman is urged to attend and vote.
The Bashaw house on College Street is now vacated and available for rent through G. Sorfiaten.
Three foot evergreens for Christmas trees are for sale at Turtle Creek Nursery. The section also highlights photographs in black and white and sepia tones, along with a piano recital by Mon Chatwood Prija. The ad mentions Dialect Real and Eastman Rose goods, plus dried raspberries and several local names.
The L A to O R C elected officers on Wednesday evening with Fanny Terry as president and Sarah McCormick as vice president Ada Tucker and Mame Warfield held secretary treasurer roles Soretta Richard was junior sister Mary Taylor guard Ida Clay chairman and Emma Plummer musician Mary Thornton and Sarah Killoran were first and second members Fanny Terry was delegate and Sarah McCormick alternate Emma Johnson served as correspondent
Advertises D Zerta Quick Pudding as the only quick dessert that delights the family. Claims every package is guaranteed under Pure Food Laws and urges readers to buy at grocers. Notes flavors available, price set at 10 cents and invites orders today.
The B of L F and E masque ball is set for tomorrow night at Hirsh's Auditorium with planned decoration and music. M J Torke of Brownsdale visited the city, then left for Milwaukee for a funeral of a nephew. Lost gold extension bracelet, finder should notify Herald.
A Chicago Record Herald note admonishes gentlemen against taking another man s car into the country and wrecking it beyond repair, insisting cars should be treated with care and returned for repair rather than destroyed.
A London Family Herald note states a needle has a single eye yet appears sharp, presenting a concise paradox or proverb-like remark about everyday objects.
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