Local Potpourri and Oddities From Town
A collection of small notes and remarks about town life. The fair grounds cover 25.53 acres and a decorative sign by Roy Woodard has been vandalized twice, inviting strong punishment. Two Austin men debate alcohol’s dissolving power, joking it can also dissolve happiness and peace. An Austin woman chides her son for sleeping in while a quip about ants and May follows.
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Roy Woodard
Austin
Queen of Sheba
Solomon
Free skating rink theft shocks Spring Valley village
In Spring Valley a stolen coin box from the public rink collection left about eighteen dollars missing. The incident prompts police court action as the community ponders how to restore free skating for children and deter further theft. A parallel note mentions a smart horse named John Briebach and a delivery mishap involving damaged cart parts.
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Spring Valley
Associated Charities discussion in Austin signals aid plan
The community considers forming a relief group to help twenty five to thirty needy families. The YWCA linked Relief Society already conducts targeted aid, while volunteers urge practical gifts such as warm garments shoes and mittens to those in need.
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Associated Charities
Austin
Relief Society
Linen Shower Honors Miss Marian Gleason at Miss Avery Home
A linen shower was hosted Thursday evening at Miss Margaret Avery’s home in honor of Miss Marian Gleason. Miss Gleason returned home today after visiting her aunts Mrs. George Burnham and Mrs. Hormel.
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Margaret Avery
Marian Gleason
Miss Gleason
George Burnham
Hormel
A O U W Lodge Elects Officers and Initiates Members
About a hundred members met at the A O U W lodge rooms for a lively gathering. Officers were chosen with M W S A Smith, Foreman George Robertson, Overseer J W A Jensen, Guide Frank Adams, Recorder L O Fairbanks, Financier P H Zonder, Receiver B J Morey, I W Mike Underberger, O W Mike Kelly, Trustee J J Furlong, and representatives to the grand lodge Peter Hanton J Hall P H Zander S A Smith. Several candidates were initiated, then all adjourned to an oyster supper. installations planned for the first January meeting.
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M. W
S. A. Smith
George Robertson
J. W. A. Jensen
Frank Adams
L. O. Fairbanks
P. H. Zonder
J. Morey
I. W
Mike Underberger
O. W
Mike Kelly
J. J. Furlong
Grand Lodge
Peter Hanton
J. Hall
P. H. Zander
A. Smith
The
Order
Pettingill
Francis Defreee
Oxel A. Olson
Mike Dougherty
Degree of Honor elects officers at meeting
The Degree of Honor elected officers at a well attended meeting Thursday evening led by Maggie Ingalle as 1st Chief of Honor and Lillian Crandell as Chief of Honor. Other officers include Rose Pettingill Lady of Honor Ethel French Chief of Ceremony Nellie Adams Recorder Alice Barr Financier Lena McGee Receiver Miss Lizzie Sheehan Usher Mary Horrobin Inner Watch Ida Myatt Outer Watch Alice Barr Delegate to Grand Lodge Kate Beisker Alternate Clara Woodara Trustee three years and physicians Dr Pierson Dr Johnson and Dr Lewis. Refreshments were served and a pleasant social time enjoyed.
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Degree of
Maggie Ingalle
Lillian Crandell
Rose Pettingill
Ethel French
Nellie Adams
Alice Barr
Lena MceGee
Lizzie Sheehan
Mary Horrobin
Ida Myatt
Grand Lodge
Kate Beisker
Clara Woodara
Pierson
Johnson
Lewis
Prominent Men Drink at Spring Lafayette Water
Lafayette spring draws named local men like Lafayette French James D. Sheedy Col Lu Weet and Art Henson who visit daily for the water. Mr Sheedy compares Lafayette spring favorably with western states watering places noting the old tin cup and personal mugs in use while wives buy silver folding cups at Gleason's for Christmas gifts amid a display of gold and silver items.
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Lafayette
Gleason’s
Rote and YWCA urge coats and clothing for needy children
The Austin Relief Society through the YWCA reports hundreds of warm garments distributed but demand remains high for underwear stockings caps coats for boys and girls and bedding. Overcoats for the elderly and youths are sought as supply runs low. Households are urged to donate and visit the YWCA rooms for guidance on needs.
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Austin Relief Society
Y. W.C.A
Sutton Won't Run Again For Mayor
Mayor Sutton declares he will not seek another term citing age and a slower start this time. He spoke in Huster's cigar store during a morning interview about his decision and the gifts from the Christmas box of cigars he bought for a friend.
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Sutton
Huster
Huser’s
Funeral notice for Mrs BE OC Lorr at Baptist church
The funeral for the late Mrs. BE OC Lorr will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM from the Baptist church with Rev D Belden officiating. Burial follows in Oakwood cemetery. The body arrives from Henderson tonight and will be moved to the George Anderson home on Winona street. Born in Chateaugay New York sixty seven years ago she moved to Minnesota in 1866 and married E C Dorr in 1860 at the old home in Austin Aeon Will of Dexter and a daughter Mrs Margie Ken of Henderson survive. One daughter Meda died eleven years ago last April.
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E. C. Dorr
Austin
Aeon
Will
Dexter
Margie Keni
Herderson
Meda
Wheel speed dispute at Williams Cigar store bet
In a humorous quip from Williams Cigar store, a bet compares a moving carriage wheel's speed at ground level versus the top. Larry Fartney argues friction slows ground contact. others claim constant speed. The narrator cites the Hab as frictionless, noting Christmas goods and a wheel of business revolving around the Hub.
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Herald
William
Williams
Larry Fartney
Cosmo presents varied program with notable films and songs
At the Cosmo theater a Wonderful Armour stands out as a clever, different film and worth viewing, with The Courtship of Miles Standish and others also noted. The Tichy family remains leading feature and The Letter Edged in Black song illustration is well performed. The program repeats through the week.
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Miles Standish
The Big Mask Ball Plans By The Eagles In January
The Eagles organize a January mask ball aimed to surpass last year’s attendance and be the largest of its kind. Organizers promise a record setting event with a grand celebration and festive atmosphere.
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The
Eagles
Names Published for Speed Offenses in City
Police chief says publicity will deter speeding as arrests begin. The Herald will publish names of offenders to curb violations on city streets while toy cars for Christmas may exceed limits. Mrs Thomas' Ladies' Furnishing advertises toys and gifts for holidays.
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Poice Iai
the Herald
Ou. M. Thomas
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised for Sale
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an untreatable catarrh case if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails. It features J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists. The copy promotes internal use to affect mucous surfaces and cites a price per bottle.
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Hall
Ik’. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Hhis
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O Hall
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Austin Daily Herald
City of
Austin, Minn
Eeereee Biogle Coopy
A. Carrier
NO. Skinner & I
Gertrude Ellis-Skinner
Umer
Inquirer
Harry Furtney
Harry
John Briebach
John
Baskets
Albert Thon
Austin, Minnesota
Edward
E. Mill Street
Martin
OR Mower County
Burlingame Bros
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