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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
2
Two hours in the Great Beyond promised by Madame Neleon the great trance medium at Harmonia hall tonight. Miss Nelson praised as best in her profession. last Friday’s reading at the same hall called a distinct success. Doors open 7:30 p m with admission 15 cents and a large audience expected.
The St Paul Dispatch reports that Congressman James A Tawney of the First district is viewed as a top contender for the late Senator O K Davies’s seat. Senator Swenningen of Mower County says the district will back Tawney if he runs. A Mower County delegation at the Windsor pushed for Van Bent but hesitated to say their aim.
J. W. Olson of Albert Lea leads the race for the Freeborn County superintendent of schools with broad Republican support. Persuasion towardCaptain Van Sant is expected to yield Olson as appointee. Olson has served twelve years as a scribbler in Freeborn County.
Antipyrine advertised as relief for bed sores with claims of heart and kidney harm. Kranee’s Headache Capsules offer quick relief without dangerous ingredients. Sold by Malloy Bros for 25 cents.
Survey notes place the B C R and N water tank north of the Shell Rock bridge to Owatonos at 16 31 miles from the tank and about 100 rods farther from the depot. From Albert Lea to Faribault depots the distance is 46 miles.
Four men were badly hurt when a scaffold gave way at the Electric Light Plant in Albert Lea. A 1500 pound pipe fell on one worker, breaking a leg and causing multiple injuries as coworkers tumbled to the ground.
Cheap Homeseekers rates are in effect via the Iowa Central railway to points in the west northwest south southeast and southwest. Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Full particulars from all Iowa Central ticket agents or address Geo. 8 Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Prack J. Bater of Colorado Springs says Krause's Headache Caperies is the only remedy that checked his sick headache and has helped his friends. The product is priced at 250 801d by Malloy Bros.
Local brief notes Mrs. A. Perry is on the sick list with unspecified illness affecting her role in the community. No further details provided.
Mise Sarah Stewart fell and broke her arm Monday. Miss Ethel Vromar returns home to Byron. Arch Rockwell paints the Baptist parsonage interior. C. O. Sleeper and Gece Aunt claimed land north of Bemidji. Arthur Palmer left Saturday for Grand Meadow to visit his aunt. Mrs. John Sodergren visited Bird Island to see her daughter Mrs. Little. Rev. W. G. Hagermann continues revival meetings this week. Miss Vina Fizel of Ban Caire Wisconsin and Frank Fizel of Wagner Montana are here due to their mother’s illness. The school district printed an eight page course of study booklet outlining rules and regulations for all patrons.
Manager Schreuder reports the Blue Jean Company has canceled their appearance at the Austin opera house on Tuesday December 18 because of illness in the group. They will remain idle for the rest of the season while Frank E. Long’s company, with several new actors, rehearses new plays and plans two-night performances at the opera house next week.
Auditors and treasurers of Minnesota will convene at the state capitol in St Paul this Tuesday to discuss legislation enabling higher salaries for county officials. The outreach argues that outside Hennepin Ramsey and St Louis counties salaries have stagnated for years while duties grow heavier annually.
An Austin advertisement touts Donn's Ointment as the sole remedy for persistent rectal irritation and itching. Mr. C N Beisecker of Water Street reports rapid relief after using the product found at Poliar’s drug store, urging readers to try it. Sold nationwide. price 50 cents per box. Forte Milburne Co. Buffalo New York is listed as sole agents.
The Chicago Great Western railway offers excursion tickets on Dec 10 and 11 to Fergus Falls for the State Dairymen's Association gathering December 11 to 13, 1900, with return by Dec 14 at one fare for the round trip. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or F. H. Lord, G P and T A, 118 Adams St Chicago.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Passenger Department issued a census 1900 population booklet listing all U S cities with 25000 or more residents. A copy can be obtained by sending the address with two cent postage to the General Passenger agent in Chicago.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces excursions at reduced rates to southern resorts. Destinations include Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans Savannah El Paso and more. Tickets are valid for return passage before January 1, 1901. Inquiries for rates and times available from any ticket agent.
An advertisement touts Krance's Cold Cure in capsules that work while you labor. Priced at 2.50, the product is offered for sale by Meloy Brothers.
One sleeper train leaves Hayfield at 10 53 a m each Monday via the Chicago Great Western to Los Angeles and Southern California stopping in Kansas City and arriving in Los Angeles Friday morning. The tour is led by an experienced official, with comfortable cars and gas light. Double berth price is about half standard. Full information from any Great Western Agent or F H Lord Chicago.
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