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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
4
The Austin based Society, Woodman Hall hosts meetings of the Brotherwood American Yeomen No 443 on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month. Foreman Adam Wayne and Correspondent F Peck are listed as officers.
Fidelity Lodge No 30 AF and AM holds regular communications at Masonichall in Austin Minnesota on the first and second Wednesday evenings each month. John H Anderson serves as W M and Parke Goodwin is secretary.
A brief note records a meeting in Oakland held yesterday with attendees named as jeacoers and related discussion noted. The item highlights local civic activity and scheduling context for community engagement.
Fragmentary report records a meeting at Woodman Hall with Wyoming officer Sterling as clerk and Wm Cutter listed as vice captain. The snippet mentions Camp M and a code No. 243, but details are unclear and incomplete.
In Caracas on a Tuesday night crowds protested the seizure of Venezuelan vessels by British and German forces. Amid cries of death to the Germans police arrested 205 Anglo German residents, including the German consul and railway managers, while US and British officials intervened to secure releases and protect interests.
Cedar Camp No 206 R N A holds its meetings on the second and fourth Mondays each month in Woodman hall. Mrs Mattie Fairbanks of Oracle and Anna B Robie serve as Recorder.
Reverend Arthur Dascomb pastor at Corner St Paul and Mill Streets announces Sunday services at 10 30 am 12 pm 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm with free seats and invitation to strangers to attend all services every Sunday.
The bulletin lists Rev J M Brown as pastor at Corner St Paul and Maple Streets with services at 10 30am and 7 30pm Sunday School Epworth League 12 00pm and 6 30pm class meeting Sunday 10 00am prayer service Thursday evening Holy Communion Sunday at SE Water and St Paul morning service Bible classes and evening service 7 30pm Winter schedule 7 30pm Summer schedule St Cecilia Guild Ladies Guild choir rehearsals and other parish activities noted
A. H. W. Wan On listed as general pass agent in Chicago. No further details provided about duties or scope.
The Lady Maccabees announce regular gatherings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays with Mrs Hifle Williams serving as Lady Commander and Ornie Feister as Record Keeper.
Court of Honor No 414 meets on the first and third Tuesday evenings in Elke hall with Mra and Foster as recorder. No 2 meets on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month at Masonic hall with W M Mra Elizabeth Todd and Secretary Nora Becker.
The record notes a meeting of Model Camp 1741 R N A with Mrs Beatrice Foster and reele Mre Etta Hommel listed among attendees. The gathering is scheduled for Tuesdays in Woodman hall according to the readable fragment.
St Bernard Commandery No 18 holds monthly meetings on the first Monday evening in the Masonic hall. J E Ober is noted as the Eminent Commander with Parke Goodwin serving as Recorder.
The stated communications of this Chapter are held in Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. K Geo Doehne Jr MEH P and Parke Goodwin secretary note the arrangements.
The Austin Council 0 58 holds meetings at Woodmen Hall at 8 p m on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Neighbors are welcome to attend. Officers listed are T. H. Pridha Financial Secretary and J. Sco vell, Fin. Scribe.
McIntre Post No 66 AK holds regular meetings the first and third Saturdays each month. Commander John Robertson invites visiting comrades to attend at the post.
Austin Lodge No 8 A O O W meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Ellis' Hall on Main Street. C M tall. M W:O 8H Harris, Recorder.
Austin lodge No 414 invites visiting Elks to the new Main Street hall for meetings on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. Exalted Ruler L. D. Baird and Secretary O. J. Simmons preside.
W Shaw pres. N F Banfield cashier HH L Bantiela assist cashier announce interest bearing certificates of deposit issued. Insurance policies and valuable papers kept in safety deposit boxes without charge. General banking business in all its branches transacted.
Heber Reginald Bishop retired merchant and banker died at his Duluth residence after a lingering illness. Born in Medford, Massachusetts in 1840, he built Bishop & Co. in Remedios, Cuba, later directed railroads including St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. He helped organize iron properties near Duluth and donated jade collection valued at 750000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Sufferers of habitual constipation are told that harsh purgatives worsen condition. Laxakola claims to cleanse the stomach strengthen the liver and nerves and provide a permanent cure. It is advertised as a two in one laxative and tonic for all ages with a price of 25c or 50c and free samples offered.
In Bathgate North Dakota a Great Northern train collided with a buggy killing Hugh Burns instantly and fatally injuring Patrick Ryan. The incident occurred before the depot as fifty onlookers witnessed the tragedy. Burns leaves a wife and three children while Ryan’s wife and nine children survive.
James Kirkbride of South St Joseph found by chance a roll of $6000 given by two drinking stockmen who claimed to be from South Dakota. He checked with stock yards for the owners but could not locate them. The owners remain untracked as sleuthing continues.
Four men attempted to rob a De Kalb bank early today beneath the town telephone exchange run by W. J. Dodd and son Marvin W. Dodd. A assailant pressed a pistol to Marvin Dodd’s head. Marvin wrestled away the weapon and shot the bandit, killing him. A gunfight ensued. Marvin Dodd was wounded twice but not seriously. The three other robbers escaped.
Boston officials seek ex Mayor Ames of Minneapolis on a bribe charge. He reportedly avoided Boston after word of his departure from Louisville reached investigators. Police have trunks with numbers matching Louisville records in their hunt.
In St. Louis on December 11 the National Lumber Manufacturers' association is formed with seventy delegates from across the United States. The body adjourns to reconvene April 20, 1903, in Washington for its next meeting to advance mutual interests and protection.
Wheat quotations from Minneapolis reflect Dec futures at 7344 cents and May at 74 74 cents. Track price No 1 hard 74% cents, No 1 Northern 74 3% cents, No 2 Northern 73% cents.
Prices listed for cattle include beeves at 3.75 to 5.50, cows bulls and mixed 1.50 to 4.00, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.25, calves and yearlings 2.50 to 4.00. Hogs fetch 5.50 to 6.25.
St Paul market roundup lists cattle prices for choice steer at 5.00 to 6.00 and cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.00, veals 2.00 to 5.00, hogs 5.75 to 6.10, sheep 3.15 to 3.50, and lambs 4.00 to 5.00.
Wheat prices shown for cash and futures with No 1 hard at 73 and a quarter cents No 1 Northern at 72 and three quarters No 2 Northern at 70 three No 3 spring at 67 and three quarters cents To Arrive contracts list No 1 hard at 73 three quarters No 1 Northern and December at 72 three quarters May 72 34 cents July 75 cents Flax cash at 1 dollar 18 and a half cents.
Representative Fred Stevens plans to meet the speaker to set a date for considering a bill to present the old steering wheel of the frigate Minneapolis to the Minnesota State Historical Society. The bill passed the senate and was favorably reported by the house naval committee. The wheel rests at the Boston navy yard after the rest of the ship was sold as junk.
Chicago market data shows cattle ranges from good to prime steers at 5.65 to 6.75 and cows and heifers 1.25 to 4.75, Texas steers 3.00 to 5.25. Hogs traded mixed to butchers 5.85 to 6.55 with bulk 6.00 to 6.25. Sheep and lambs posted good to choice 3.80 to 4.25 for sheep and 3.50 to 5.50 for lambs.
In Ottumwa Iowa Frank Williams age thirty killed William Slater age forty five with a stab wound following an insult Slater offered Williams wife. The incident occurred December in Ottumwa with authorities investigating the fatal stabbing.
Wheat futures ease with December at 15 4 overcents and May around 76 77 cents while July stays near 74. Corn slips with December about 56 3/4 cents and January 48 1/2 cents. Oats rise to 81 54 cents for December. Pork futures higher with January near 16 92 14 and May around 15 67. Plax cash shows Northwestern 1.23 and Southwestern 1.14. Butter ranges 18 29 and 17 25. Eggs hold 25 cents. Poultry quotes show turkeys 13 16 and chickens 9 11 cents.
Labor and Capital reports Galusha A Grow of Pennsylvania delivering a valedictory style address on labor capital relations as he nears retirement. The House also passes bills to relieve tea importers from a wartime duty and to refund duties from Porto Rico and the Philippines, with the pure food bill set as a continuing order.
Washington reports a bill for a general educational board to be based in the capital. Promoters led by John D. Rockefeller seek a large fund to aid schools and colleges nationwide with emphasis on the South and colored youth, without age or sex restrictions. Rockefeller pledges liberal support but no specific amount.
Washington December 11 The senate devoted nearly its entire day to the omnibus statehood bill A Quay report occupied the morning until it was laid before the body The substitute and committee report on joint statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory were read Beveridge opposed the omnibus bill Nelson withdrew the substitute to perfect it Meanwhile bills on revenue tax refunds for private dies and duty relief for tea in bonded warehouses were approved
Washington December 11 Senator Nelson withdrew his substitute for the omnibus statehood bill to allow amendments after hasty drafting The prospect of replacing Oklahoma with Jefferson is discussed The withdrawal delays a test vote prompting further Republican canvassing as supporters of the omnibus seek balance and avoid forced choices
The annual conference of the industrial department of the National Civic Federation in New York ends after three days with lively discussion on Industrial Agreements. Delegates approve appointing a special committee to review topics. no final results announced. Semi annual meetings planned.
Victoria B C December 11 The steam er Empress of India arriving from the Orient carried 3100 bales of silk valued at over 2 million dollars in the largest silk shipment ever to cross the Pacific.
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