23 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1907
Page
1
An odd mix of short anecdotes and misprints recounts a fat man failing to fit a dream suit, a registry card misread as a package return, and a Methodist church crew finishing site work. Local horsemen chased a river event while others test a crowbar on the riverbed.
Public notice urges early voting for an upcoming ballot, locating the box at Malloy's drag store then moved to the Grand Hotel sample room. It requests contestant names by Tuesday night and notes a potential 1,000,000 total votes with counting to begin promptly. subscribers are reminded to show receipts for eligibility rewards.
Mrs J Davis died in Rochester after an operation at St Mary's hospital. Born in New York on October 19, 1872, she moved with her family to Wisconsin at age ten. She married Jamen H B Davis in June 1977, and they moved to Aust in August of the same year and remained there. She leaves four children Grace Lydia Willie and Trane, two others Ligely and Afri udhn Marang are dead. A Catholic and Royal Neighbor member, her funeral will be attended by relatives and friends from Wisconsin communities including West Part Madison Winnebago City and others listed as pallbearers and attendees.
Edmunds, an inmate serving a five year term for the killing of Willie Williams at Meaxling, is likely to be released next Tuesday after the pardons board recommended it following widespread community petition. He has served about a year of his sentence.
About forty friends of Senator and Mire Alex Campbell gathered Saturday evening at the Campbell home on Hope tract to honor their silver wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed puzzles, conversation, and a formal musical program followed by a substantial supper. Judge J. M. Greenman gave a humorous address and presented solid silver as a keepsake from the mill employees, with Campbell and Mrs. Campbell responding warmly to the well wishes.
Wallace Gregacy presents a tungsten lamp claimed to surpass carbon lamps in efficiency and color, with a 1000 hour life and brighter white light. He asserts European production under Dr. Dust and Hanaman and offers demonstrations to the public.
Lyttin county superintendent visits schools on Thursday and Friday while a busy week includes par don and dances. John Hayes assists Oris Dzarmin of Four Gom during a visit. Frank Pace visits Newfolden Marshall Go Mino with plans to spend time in Amery and Northfield. Local trades, farming, and Christmas preparations fill community life as residents await events and hog markets show modest price gains.
Henry Sulinson of Burwyn IL will visit his parents during the half days as the county counts down to an entire change of picture week with matinees Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Ben Llur drew large crowds last week.
Midnight Mass to be held at Jones Church on Christmas Eve starting at 42 o clock. The service will be largely a choral event with Christmas hymns beforehand. Offerings will benefit the aged and church fund.
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