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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Associate leader Gertrede Bilis-Skinner releases subscription pricing for print edition. Three months cost four dollars while one month runs at one dollar, with bulk and copy options listed.
A storm during the Blind Soone concert at the Methodist church caused a leaking roof though it was described as 90 realistic. Residents are urged to mail packages early as delays risk holiday gifts. A Woodmen member walked three miles home after ceremonies recalling initiation memories in Concord.
After Reproducing Miss Zender's work Blind Boone rose and praised her as a musician of rare ability. He noted the piece was written in five sharps and spoke of her modulated touch. The composition performed was one of Miss Zender's own creations.
The Bijou presents two acts this week the Bennington Tots aged eight and five with a charming vocal and dance routine and The Big Benningtons described as the most classy vaudeville artists to visit the city Their act Daffy Land is touted as the best on the market and the program includes Modern Magic hand colored picture Julius Caesar in The Surprise Package and a fine comedy act
Dr. A M Lewis spoke to Sixth and Seventh graders of Franklin school on his Black Hills trip this summer. The talk engaged the pupils with pleasant, instructive remarks and kept their attention closely.
The Y of A will host a dance after its regular Friday night meeting on December 18. Refreshments will be served and music will be provided. The public is invited.
Nellie M DeRemer and Robert Haney were married December 16 at the DeRemer home attended by Gladys Hart and Arthur Deemer. A wedding dinner followed as the couple planned a two week visit with the groom’s sister near Welcome Minnesota. The bride, a county teacher, and groom, a young farmer, received many presents and well wishes.
The weather did not deter a large crowd at the M E church Thursday night for Blind Boone's recital. The pianist performed classical pieces, negro melodies, imitations, and originals, singing plantation airs with notable charm. Miss Lillian Tooley contributed as soprano, and Boone highlighted a piece previously played by Miss Margaret Zender. Boone named each note on several cards with speed and accuracy, drawing wide praise for his unique talent.
Dr Till Patrick Sullivan of Milwaukee a former city fireman sues John Till of Almena for 250000 alleging blood poisoning from a back plaster in October 1907. He says the plaster caused severe illness including hearing and eye damage and endangered his life with repeated bed rest. He sought relief hoping to cure a paralysis prior condition.
The Methodist bazaar in the new church basement features booths themed for major holidays with busy coordinators including Mesdames Wait Beattie McCulloch and the Epworth League. A bright Flower Carnival tonight ends a day of dinners and planned suppers for tomorrow.
A 100 dollar reward for any catarrh cure they cannot achieve with Hall's Catarrh Cure is offered by F J Cheney Co of Toledo. Endorsers Wakies Kinnan & Marvin affirm Cheney's honesty and credit. Cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Pills for constipation also promoted.
Lafayette French the Austin attorney suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at Albert Lea while dictating papers after finishing a case before Judge Kingsley. Reported as grave with little hope of recovery, the city mourns as Mrs. French and family travel to the patient.
Catholic ladies staged a bazaar to raise funds for frescoing St Augustine's church. Despite poor weather, booths were popular, dinners and lunches raised over $140, men Forresters and Knights of Columbus each contributed $50, and final profits likely exceed $500 after expenses.
Resolved that all water mains ordered by the Common Council and motions to that effect for mains not yet laid are discontinued and recorded. The City Recorder is to supply a copy of this resolution to the Water and Light Board. Passed December 14, 1908 by seven years and zero nays. Mayor G. H. Sutton. City Recorder T. M. Foster.
Members of Degree of Honor are notified that assessment No 8 is due in December and must be paid by the 28th. Dues and arrears must be paid. no carryover beyond the 28th. If not paid by the 28th, members suspend themselves. Alice M. Barr, Fin.
A Pennsylvania angler casting near a Creek sighted a wild cat he mistook for a mink. The cat boarded the boat after the line snagged its ears. A paddle fight capsized the boat and the man, though battered, drove the animal away. He lost tackle and clothing but survived and vows not to fish for wildcats again.
A 1787 Philadelphia newspaper announced a New York to Philadelphia flier would begin in April delivering a one day journey. An 1737 traveler recounted John Butler’s relay waggon and Robin Fitzrandolph ferry to speed the trip, noting novelty and pace. Another traveler suggested Kentucky by a streak of lightning for quicker travel.
London Answers describes naval searchlights that outshine the moon, with mirrors boosting illumination and a beam that demoralizes attackers. It notes arc lights of immense power could replace moonlight at sea, yet range limits keep visibility near the source.
The article contrasts unknown natures with known actions noting electricity needs a medium while magnetism acts at a distance like gravity. It cites experiments showing magnet interactions depend on position and are unaffected by non magnetic materials. Also a vignette from Willie and his missing dog ends with a pun about imagination.
In a brief salon exchange, Jones notes Miss Frocks has declined, Brown counters she is young, claiming she is twenty five. The pair clash over propriety as they debate her choices and social expectations.
A dialogue fragment features a speaker asking about a profession. The reply claims to “cuss people of the blues” with “byeh¢pastic power,” and the term cheeropodist is introduced as a self description. The exchange suggests a jokey career label and playful misunderstanding.
A disjointed dialogue relays engagement talk and social scenes. Characters discuss plans, parade roles, and a visit to an asylum briefly referenced, while a servant notes receiving a note and the response to it. The tone suggests a serialized dramatic or theatrical vignette with muddled lines.
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