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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
7
The Methodiet bazaar closed Wednesday evening after a successful event with strong patronage and entertainment. Attendance and revenue were not clearly defined, but receipts were about 446 dollars, pleasing the ladies involved.
A Golden Wedding celebration in Austin Minnesota honors Mary Wallees and William Thompson marking fifty years since their Glasgow, Scotland marriage. Relatives hosted a private dinner, gifts included gold items and a watercolor souvenir book by Jennie Teeter, with out-of-town guests from Chicago Brownsdale Rose Creek and Glasgow. The couple, who lived first in Scotland then Milwaukee before settling in Austin eight years ago, reflect on a long life with eight children and five funeral losses.
Stephen Arens died at his Division Street home Wednesday evening after a long illness. Born in Germany 72 years ago, he came to the United States about twenty years ago and lived on a farm near Tapio before moving to Austin. He and his wife celebrated a golden anniversary last October. Twelve children were born to them, four sons Mathew Adam Freak and Jo and four daughters preceded him in death. four sons and his wife survive. The funeral will be from St. Augustine's Church tomorrow at 9 30 a.m. with burial in the Catholic cemetery, the funeral procession leaving the house at 8 45.
The Herald newsboys, 22 in number, will use Fartoey’s skating rink from 2 to 3 PM for a skating and toboggan slide. They will wear Herald ribbons to mark their group as they enjoy the event, a welcome from the manager.
Crowded hall hosts fall term closing exercises with musical selections, recitations, a Christmas story and pantomime. Turner picture exhibit draws post event viewing. Students from Sumner and Whittier performed well. The program moves to Maurek's Hall tomorrow with shows from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., plus Coristroas program in the evening.
Miss Margaret Gallagher sues the city of Austin alleging 5000 damages for injuries from falling over a grade stake during Water street paving. Co-defendants are Miss Etta M. Ousley and Fielding & Shepley with S D Catherwood as attorney.
Martin Stephenson of Brownedale was in Austin yesterday conducting business calls.
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