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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald publication details include its status as the city paper with Skinner and Ulmer as publishers and Gertrude Ellis-Skinner as associate editor. The notice lists subscription rates and sworn circulation figures for the period.
A Potpourri item notes a winter tip to shorten the season by six month notes on a $600 loan at six percent. It jokes about a boy asking if a watch in ice in front of Scovill’s jewelry store is Waterbury. The piece urges Christmas spirit and visiting merchants offering affordable gifts and toys.
G. W. Johnson returned from Mason City where he joined the national commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans. He delivered an address titled The Flag and the Home to Memorial University students and spoke in several city school rooms.
Ex-pugilist John L Sullivan confirms divorce and tells the judge he has stopped drinking for four years. He explains his rosy cheeks and clear skin as signs of a new life, saying he is on the front seat of the water cart and has regained self respect.
The piece contrasts wealthy magnates like Carnegie Rockefeller and Morgan with a poor child Paalen, noting that luxury gifts hold no value to true friends. It advocates the Christmas spirit and suggests simple pleasures over price tags.
The reader is urged to feel gratitude and temper wealth with contentment. Even as age brings grey hairs, the message remains to spend a dollar wisely for Christmas with good cheer and childlike enjoyment.
A Friday evening Methodist church program drew a solid crowd for the Munson Chatwood entertainment. Miss Munson’s humorous readings in Hardanger costume sparked much laughter, while Miss Chatwood’s soprano selections impressed the audience. The event surpassed expectations and could attract a larger audience if repeated.
Katherine Goebel and Otto Fitzthum married at First Congregational Church Albert Lea on November 25. They honeymooned in the Twin Cities and now reside at Maple and First streets. The bride is related to the late Conrad Goebel. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fitzthum.
President Roosevelt and President Elect William H Taft met at the White House for an extended conference on current and upcoming administration matters. They discussed cabinet prospects with Taft planning executive session and awaiting further talks with Root and Burton.
President Roosevelt appointed Joh H. Loucks of Austin and John S. Campbell of Blooming Prairie to cadetships at West Point. If they pass the exams, they enter the next class in June 1909.
The Ladies of the M E church host a Flower Carnival on Friday evening December 18 as part of their bazaar. The event features sixty participants of all ages in a floral street parade with costumes, orchestra music, poses, songs, drills and a graceful May pole performance.
Shoppers curious about festive trees can view the Golden Eagle store windows where an artist trimmed displays. The scene highlights useful and splendid products for holiday decorating and suggesting items available inside the popular shop.
Tonight at the Bijou audiences are invited to hear The Musical Pearsons on their unique tonal instruments and enjoy a Dutch comedy hour of mirth and moving pictures. The Gem features Edwards & England in refined society songs plus a varied bill of films including American Soldier in the Philippines and The Marathon Race. Expect clean comedy and wholesome entertainment. those seeking slapstick should be disappointed.
Detroit jurors found Anne Schultz not guilty after one hour forty minutes. John Kurka, who lived at the Schultz home and was in love with her, confessed to the murder and is serving a life term. Schultz was killed October last, struck by an axe in bed and the body hidden in a damp waterway.
Belvidere Kansas December 12 Joseph T Bird vice president and general manager of Emery Bird Thayer grocery and John D Rockefeller brother Frank Rockefeller quail hunting on Rockefeller ranch when a covey rose both fired small shot struck Bird in the face. Wounds treated at the ranch house with shots removed from flesh.
A Harpers Weekly quip portrays a boy aboard Noah's Ark placing two tiny wood splinters in a sheltered spot and naming them microbes, suggesting the species hidden among the animals. The tale blends whimsy with a nod to microscopic life.
Washburn Wisconsin reports Jim Root, the oldest engineer on the Northern Pacific system and famed for his heroism during Minnesota's Hinckley fire, has been laid off. Though retired from active duty, he will continue to receive pay in gratitude for his service. He is seventy three years old.
A Thursday evening dance after the regular Degree of Honor meeting drew a good crowd with Tichy providing music for the event.
Word comes to Austin of the marriage of Frank Saskatka, son of Mrs. John Pinkava, north east of the city. The ceremony occurred Monday December 7 in Tompkins Saskatchewan where Frank has a claim. The bride was from Ambrose North Dakota. Austin friends extend congratulations.
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