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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
In the Austin Daily Herald Potpourri a note on how many carry nicknames from childhood. The piece centers on a young city woman known to friends as Mary but widely recognized by the nickname Ciss.
A small gathering at 400 Water Street surprised Mrs B Hilker on Tuesday afternoon. Guests presented her with table linen and served a five o'clock supper.
C E Zeno will become assistant manager of the Gem theatre after Christmas during Manager Mabnke’s absence for the Passion Play tour. Zeno already managed several playhouses and is well recommended, ready to assume Gem theatre duties while Mabnke handles engagements.
The Eurekas defeated the Colts by 375 pins after a sharp start for the Colts 251 pins in the first game. Eurekas rolled with seasoned play while Colts Hollogic Benson Hunt Pace Tolad Jorgens Ranum Peterson showed potential for future major league levels. The Tuxedos and Gophers clash next Friday evening.
Forrester and Lloyd headline Valeville ace of Merit in a big bill at the Gem. The feature presentation is Life is a Game of Cards with five pictures including the main attraction. Don’t miss this show.
Tonight is the final chance to see Oxman and Oxman perform The Hebrew and The Girl in their comedy routine The Hebrews speech to the United States over a long distance telema scratch phone. The Foot Ball Fiend is the feature film and a dandy.
William A. Pierce dies at his niece’s home in Austin after six weeks illness. Born October 24, 1824 in Dummerston Vermont, he lived in Windom Springfield and later Minnesota. Survived by son James M and daughter Mrs Seely, plus relatives in Austin. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Waye home with Rev H B Hazen officiating.
The Art and Travel Club held a Tuesday afternoon session on N Kenwood avenue with Mrs P H Friend. Mrs John Detwiler read Some Holiday Customs and a Christmas Letter from Australia was read by Mrs Friend with a vocal solo by Mrs O H Hegge. The roll sale led by Mrs A W Wright featured English Folk Song.
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Bessie Munsey and Mr. Arthur Clark Meeks to take place Wednesday evening December 30 at eight oclock in the Methodist Episcopal church Muncie Indiana A reception will follow at the home of the bride.
A house and out-building with three lots available at a reduced price for immediate sale. Contact J L Cooley, painter, at 65 7th Street near Lindale for details and viewing.
The Y of A after its regular meeting Friday night December 18 invites the public to a dance with good music and refreshments served.
Readable items include Christmas trees for sale at Turtle Creek Nursery and various ads for portraits by Bucklin’s studio, leather goods at Nelsons Harness, and ice by the load. Notices mention C. F. Woodle traveling to Zum brota and a rent listing for a modern eight room house near Main Street with contact 431 L.
The Charity Ball Tuesday evening at the Auditorium drew a large crowd with Tichy's orchestra delivering music and ladies in bright gowns. A banquet for 270 guests followed in Elks hall with Holly decor and red candles. Mrs. A W Allen led the banquet with a long committee list credited for the event's success.
The Catholic Ladies Bazaar opened today in the Parochial school basement with heavy attendance. Dinner and lunches were served. Booths line one side including Fancy work under Mrs. T. F. Cummings Apron booth led by Miss Julia Keefe Candy booth managed by Miss Estelle Slavin and Art booth run by Magphine McKenna and Fergu son. Shoppers are urged to buy tonight and Thursday as many useful and beautiful articles are displayed. The event lets the public view the school's roomy basement.
The Flower Carnival at the M E church Friday evening features a May pole drill by the Flower girls and a large social. About sixty young people will perform in Roman costumes, with the procession noted as especially pretty. Tickets promise value and the event is billed as the prettiest entertainment by this society.
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