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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1907
Page
18
A pithy verse urges leaving gloom behind and sharing a kind word to lift burdens. It notes that a simple compliment can bring joy to someone sad and make the world brighter. A lighthearted local item follows about a fat man unable to fit into a dance suit and several small community notices.
Early voting ends Thursday at 6 pm at Malloy’s drug store and moves to the Grand Hotel sample room for counting. Contestants must submit two counters who will be on hand at 6 pm, with counting possibly surpassing 100000 votes. Subscribers paid since Aug 28 may claim receipts at the Herald office to obtain coupons.
Wallace Gregson adds the Just Tungsten Lamp to his electrical line. European patents by Dr Just and Hanaman produce a white light with superior quality, longer life about 1000 hours, less heat than carbon lamps, and 40 candle power at about half the cost. Demonstrations available at the store.
Mrs J H Davis died in Rochester after an operation at St Marys hospital born October 19 in New York state aged 52 moved to Wisconsin at age 10 married James H Davis June 18 1879 they came to Austin last August and resided here four children Grace Lydia Willie and hope survive with Lizzie and Mrs John Murane deceased belonged to Catholic church and Royal Neighbor lodge many relatives attend the funeral pallbearers named including John Marane Charles Brown Johny Murphy Val Correll Geo Keesler and John Esser
Lattin county superintendent visited local schools last Thursday and Friday. News highlights include parties and dances, fine lighting, and anticipation of snow for sleighing. John Hayes tended central for Orrs, while Mrs. Orr is away in Lake Mills. Frank Pace from Newfolden Marshall visited, plans to spend Christmas with his brother in Amery. J W Bird bought a livery and blacksmith shop in Oakland. Moscow creamery paid 30 cents per pound for November, and the Banner matched. Mrs Adolph Ott visited Buchanans. Laura Black will vacation in Northfield. Preparations for Christmas, two church trees, and hog shipments to Austin markets noted. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Vermillion Dakota December 21 A pardon for H C Edmunds who is serving a five year term for the killing of Willie J Williams at Meckling is endorsed by the state board of pardons after a petition signed by nearly every citizen of the community. He has served about one year of his sentence and is expected to be released next Tuesday.
About forty friends gathered to celebrate the silver wedding anniversary of Senator and Mrs. Campbell. They arrived unannounced at the Campbell residence on Hope Street, were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Scott and Mr. A. B. Hawkins, enjoyed music and puzzles, and shared an elaborate supper. Judge J. M. Greenman presented a solid silver cover as a keepsake from the mill employees, prompting a witty, well received response from Mr. Campbell. The gathering concluded with warm wishes for the years ahead.
The Quemo venue announces an entire change of pictures this week with matinees Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Ben Hur drew large crowds last week. this week’s lineup is described as especially fine. Henry Stimson of Burwyn Illinois visits his parents during the holidays. Li.
Four good reasons to send your family washing to Austin Pority Laundry. Snow white finish, soft water, hand washing for woolens silks and fine linens, and dry washes for flat pieces. Phone 86 for a family wash slip.
Midnight mass will be celebrated at Obriet Church on Christmas Eve starting at 12 o'clock. The service will be mostly choral with Christmas hymns before. The offering goes to the aged and in firm clergy fund. That Xmas locket needs your picture Baexlin.
The Trainmen and Lady Trainmen held a joint installation of officers Sunday afternoon in Engineers Hall. J9 Graft acted as Installing officer for the men and Mrs. George Taylor for the women. A 5 30 supper followed, then music and singing. About fifty attended.
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A playful exchange between a rose and aster from a Washington Her eld column ponders nature’s hidden charms. The dialogue suggests observers may miss minor details like lily pads while chasing grand colors.
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