Local Social Notes From Brownsdale and Nearby Towns
Miss Mina Bassett of Rose Creek visited Miss Mabel Henderson. Eva Bemis of Dexter and Selina Keiler headed home for Christmas. Rasmus Nelson returned from the Twin Cities. Phil and Maggie White visited Max Brauns in Lansing. Mrs Persons and Daisy left for Los Angeles. Vespers and his son stayed with E P Merrill in Burnett. Elmer Tanner returned from Brune. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson visited Osage. B C Baldwin of Devils Lake stayed with H A Brown. Ruth Woodard is home from Minneapolis. Edna Sleeper Clarence Dahle and Wilbur Merrill came from Owatonna for the holidays. Robert Bailey visiting with Fay Pick. Rasmus and Will Nelson in Lansing. Guay Chaffee in town from Lansing. Frizell preached at the Baptist church. Celesta Lawrence spent a week in Austin. Doolittle returned from Minneapolis and stays with C D Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vespers
Burnett, Wis
E P Merrills
Elmer Tanner
Brune, Minn
Frank Wilson
Osage
Ruth Woodard
Minneapolis
Edna Sleeper
Clarence Dahle
Wilbur Merrill
Owatonna
Rasmus
Will Nelson
Lansing
Guay Chaffee
Mr Frizell
Celesta Lawrence
Austin
Dexter Community News Capsule Reports Local Events
Local brief notes include two accidental deaths in Minneapolis with three suicide attempts, a rope strangulation and gas asphyxiation reported. Other items cover visits from Mrs Don Kopplin and Celecta, school holiday programs, theater at the Opera House, and changes at the Dexter Telephone Co central office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Nels Calm
William Mastman
Neilson
Mason City
City Hospital
Minneapolis and St. Louis
St. Loulis Park
John Malmquist
Hennepin
Skinner and Ulmer Publishers Subscribe Rates Admit Sworn Circula
Bertrude Bilis Skinner Associate Editor announces subscription rates under the sworn circulation notice N79. The record lists $4.00 annual and 1.00 for a different option, with a partial line indicating perhaps 40 cent or related charges.
Christmas Weather Riddle Hints Friday Unlucky Day
Local verse notes ideal Christmas weather and seasonal spirit. It mentions the sun’s return and days lengthening while cold strengthens, and warns that Christmas and New Year both fall on Friday. If no present arrives, Friday is deemed unlucky.
Early Thursday pickup urged at Auditorium by committee
Distributing committee asks baskets be brought to the Auditorium at an early hour Thursday morning so they may be delivered to recipients who will appreciate them.
Public school training shapes Christmas gifts in Austin
The article notes that manual training in public schools influences Austin families to buy practical tools as presents. Tools costing $30 to $40 are common, with boys preferring real instruments like hammers saws squares. Toy tool chests are declining as demand shifts to sturdy tools valued by parents and children alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Independent Press Warns Republicans to Break Ties
The St. Paul Dispatch declares it will no longer offer party suggestions and urges the Republican party to listen to independent voters and the press. It argues independence will restore power, while party organs tied to spoils systems ensure defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Republican Party
Independent Voter
Independent Press
Community urged to donate for Christmas baskets in Austin
The Herald reports a local effort led by a committee with business backing to provide Christmas dinners and gifts to about twenty five needy families. Citizens can donate food, toys, blankets, or money to be collected at the Auditorium Thursday morning for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Herald Monday
Holiday Guests Visit Judge Ranney Home. Local Farm Announces Pigs for Sale
Mrs J M Hall and son Rollin along with Miss Emma Dunbar of St Paul visit the Judge Ranney home for the holidays. Dr Hall will be selling dressed pigs weighing 80 to 90 pounds at seven cents a pound with telephone orders to D F Reynolds. Ida Fassett of Dexter visits Mrs N N Earl. Mrs G Riley is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hall
Rollin
Emma Dunbar
St. Paul
Judge Ranney
Dr. Hall
D. F. Reynolds
Tate
Ida Fiassett of
Dexter
Attorney French Brought Home From Albert Lea
Lafayette French was brought home to his city this morning after a trip from Albert Lea. Ex-sheriff John C. Johnson and a small escort met the train, and Mr. French was carried to his residence on a stretcher. Daughters, a nurse, and doctors expressed relief as he reached the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette French
Albert Lea
Elven
John C. Johnson
Mr. French
Attorney Dunn
Palmer
Mr. Johnson
Chatham Street
Young Man Arrested For Overcoat Theft In City Court
Emil Olson in Justice Court charged with stealing an overcoat from George Prentice. Olson pleaded not guilty before Justice Chaffee in Third Ward. The overcoat was returned and the case discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Olson
George Prentice
Justice Chaffee
Third Ward
Miss Wall and Miss Cross Host Social in Honor of Mr Evans
Miss Margaret Wall and Miss May Cross entertained a party of young people Monday evening in honor of Mr Evans who leaves tonight for Chicago. He has headed the art work at Shedd Wrights. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wall
May Cross
Evans
Chicago
Shedd & Wright’s
Former Austin Boys Report From Leavenworth
Bert Gatherless writes from Leavenworth Washington that he is well and plans to move into a brick house nearly finished and notes short sunshine days. Ted Gladren from Caldwell Colorado says after six weeks in Denver hospital he is slowly regaining health and thanks the Austin B A for kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gatherless
Leavensworth
Washington
Ted Gladren
Caldwell
Cole
Denver
Austin B A. Y
Bargain Piano Sale at Lyon & Healy of Chicago
Nearly 1 000 pianos from Lyon & Healy, Chicago, the world’s largest music house, are being rebuilt and offered on extraordinary terms to clear stock for renovations. Four payment plans and cash options invite buyers to write for the piano list from 10 Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Adams Street
Christmas for the Children at the Gem Theatre
Mr. Mahnke announces a free afternoon program at 3 30 for children under fourteen at the Gem Theatre. Prof Roberts’ trained rats dogs and cats from the Majestic will perform. The act is upgraded entertainment and will also be shown to adults for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahnke
the Gem
Prof. Roberts
Majestic Theatre
Notice for Bids for County Physician and Surgery
Sealed bids will be received by the Mower County Board at the County Auditor’s office until January 2, 1909 for a County Physician and Surgery. Duties include medical services and operations for poor and dependent residents at the Poor Farm Hospital or their homes as directed. Territory includes the City and village and township areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Minnesota
Local Social News Highlights From London Visit Or Homecomings
Mrs Hans Rasmussen and daughter Eva of Austin visited friends here last week. George Lang returned to Spokane after visiting relatives. Mrs E E Dunn of Myrtle spent time with daughter Mrs G P Meadowcroft. Mrs Ed Robinson of Myrtle joined GP Meadowcroft at his home. Wm Cook, recently treated at St Olaf’s, is with nephew John Cook and not improving. Lela Stewart and Irene Albright from Austin returned home for holidays. Mrs Joseph Cafourek came home from Rochester improved. A surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Goslee drew about sixty guests, with gifts of silverware and a bountiful dinner followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Robinson
Myrtle
GP Meadowcroft
Wm Cook
St Olaf’s Hospital
John Cook
Lela Stewart
Irene Albright
Austin
Joseph Cafourek
Rochester
Goslee
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Their Worth in Austin
The testimonial from Herman Oleson of 507 Medary St Austin Minn confirms Doan's Kidney Pills have lasting effect since 1905. He suffered a year with back pain fatigue and weakness and regained relief after using the pills from C A Pooler's drug store. He plans to reuse the remedy after a La Grippe related relapse. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Austin
Herman Oleson
Medary St
Minn
Dean
C. A. Pooler
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Local Residents Spend Christmas Visits and Sendoff
The S. B. Higbie family traveled to LaCrosse for Christmas. Virgil Ospard of LeRoy joined the navy and briefly stayed in Austin to bid his aunt Mrs. Farley farewell. C. W. Foster of LeRoy visited with his daughters for the holidays. Mrs. Frank Chamberlin of Tappi visited Mrs. Farley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Higbie
LaCrosse
Virgil Ospard
LeRoy
Navy
Austin
Farley
C. W. Foster
Frank Chamberlin
Tappi
Hansbrough Improving in Minneapolis Hospital Stay
Minneapolis December 22 Senator H C Hansbrough of North Dakota aged 11 at Asbury hospital continues to improve though not entirely out of danger yet. For nearly a week Hansbrough has been steadily but slowly growing better and resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
H. C. Hansbrough
North Dakota
Asbury Hospital
Double death suspected at St Louis home
St Louis on December 22 reports Mr and Mrs Herman Albers were found dead from base asphyxiation in their residence. Authorities suspect suicide though the exact cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Herman Albers
Mob Tears Up Tracks in Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska December 22 enraged by cause the Lincoln Traction company workers and property suffered damage as a mob tore up railroad tracks in a disorderly incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln Traction Company
Langford Debuts with First-Round KO of Flynn
Sam Langford, the colored middleweight, fought Tim Flynn of Pueblo in San Francisco, winning in the first round in about two minutes. Langford dominated from the start, landing powerful body and head blows and leaving Flynn unconscious as the count began. Langford was a heavy betting favorite at 3 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sam Langford
Tim Flynn
Pueblo
Colo
Taneford
Flynn
Langford
Earthquakes Panic Virginia City Montana
Two quakes shaken ten minutes apart sent residents sprinting into streets in fear of collapsing buildings. The two story school house cracked with ground seams up to three inches. plaster fell and furniture toppled as aftershocks followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Mont
Dee
Woman killed in auto accident near Waterloo
Mrs. Clara Courtwright, 60, died after a sinking spell while driving an electric car. She fell, then inadvertently steered the vehicle to circle the street twice, the wheels passing over her body both times causing fatal internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Clara Courtwright
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Rose Creek
Mabel Henderson
Eva Bemis
Selina Keiler
Cedar Rapids
Rasmus Nelson
Twin Cities
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Maggie White
Max Brauns
B C Baldwin
Devils Lake, N. D
H A Brown
Robert Bailey
Winona
Fay Pick
Mrs Doolittle
Mrs C D Holbrook
Don Kopplin
Celecta
Spring Valley
Mary Knutson
Thomas W Riley
Blue Earth
Eith Hunt
Grane Meadow
Dist
John Schoot
Louiston
Jacob Wiedemann
Congregational Church Committee
Opera House
William Pierce
O J Dickens
Farmers Telephone Co
Dorcey
Frank Voeltz
G J Schottler
Grand Meadow
Dexter Telephone Co
McNeil-Dickens
Medbery Block
Medbery’s Hall
Thomas Kennedy
Henry Weber
Simpson
Alfred J Knutson
Austin Daily Herald
City of
Ulmer
Bertrude Bilis-Skinner
French
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Austin Boys
London
Hans Rasmussen
Eva
George Lang
Spokane
E E Dunn
G P Meadowcroft
Lake No Other
Hansbrough
Puailist
Fireman
Montana
Xmas Shop
Tollifson’s
Comic & Brush
Oxford Bibles
Big Lot
Leys, TL
Holly
Brang
Anandale
HUB
Maurek’s Store
Maureks
Saic
Santa Claus
Terve
Maurek
Chas. L. West
Oui
China
Phoenix
Thompson
Handsome Silka
Nemo
Fox Fy
Lanne
Will Boy Coat
W.R. Earl Furniture Co
Sveble
Globe Wernicke
Chris
Daisy
K.K
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