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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
2
Gertrude Ellis Skinner and the Associated publishers are recorded in a sworn circulation note with N79 designation reflecting their circulation audit status.
The state railroad commissioners hung the railroad Y on Austin's Christmas tree as part of a local display. The Progressive League is credited with securing this connection between the two railroad lines. Dan Guinney notes a future covered rink and explains winter ice challenges at the mill.
A local barber noted that cutting a child's hair takes longer than a man's and charges the same. He said he would rather cut three men's hair than one child’s because kids twist and turn, making the job slower.
Residents urge a funded ambulance service for Austin after a recent transport, noting improvised methods are unsafe and inconvenient. The call cites Mr. French’s homecoming as proof of demand and asks a donor-driven subscription be started, assuring it won’t burden any one taxpayer.
A woman in a newspaper office heard a live message for ad removal and relayed a mistaken report that R. R. Murphy was dead. The error sparked shock as staff traced the miscommunication to the advertising forms and the late message.
Preparations for a city wide Christmas effort extend to Austin homes churches and the Auditorium where provisions and parcels will be gathered to ensure all residents can partake. A non sectarian appeal urges business and professional people to contribute and help distribute gifts and meals to those in need.
The note calls on residents to donate a wide range of goods and money to the Auditorium before noon Thursday for distribution to children, young people, and families. Business support already arrives as a share of the community effort to ensure a memorable Christmas.
City business interests rejoice as the State Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners order the Chicago Great Western and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to install a Y at the crossing. The Progressive League pressed the petition after years of refusals, delivering a victory for shippers and local commerce.
Christmas Eve service at 7 30 PM features a procession school classes songs by Men s classes and children, Christmas tree presentations for missions, multiple carols and readings, and a Santa appearance with Mrs Claus.
Miss Marie Corena Bonnalli and Mr. William L. Barclay married at the bride’s home near London. Rev. Wm. E. Sloane officiated as friends and relatives attended on Tuesday December 22. The couple will tour briefly before settling near Austin.
The Christmas masses at St Augustine’s Church feature a pre Mass duet of Silent Night by Mary and Donald Tichy with orchestra, a 30-voice choir performing Mass in honor of St Louis by Theo La Hache, Novello Adeste Fidelis, a Veni Creator solo by Rossini sung by Margaret Zender, and soprano, alto and bass soloists including Mrs Giovanetti, Mrs O'Malley, Mary McGreevy, Mrs Dr Henry McGuigan, Addie Keenan Nockels, J Jones, Arthur Thomas and F Ludwig.
The Modern Samaritans named officers for the coming year after their Tuesday meeting. Elected roles include Good Samaritan W. Bell and Carl Johnson as Good Samaritan, Pete Capretz as Scribe, Arthur Gregg Levite Chester Rdea as H P, Ray Johnson as Chief Messenger, Orris Dearborn as Junior Messenger, J W Arbatch as Treasurer, and Christie as Trustee. Refreshments followed the gathering.
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The Colts beat the Eurekas by 140 pins at Smiths bowling alley Tuesday night in a close contest. Lineups listed Colts Benson Tolerud Christenson French Anderson Eurekas Helleque Hommel Pace Jorgenson Ranun. Next game anticipates Gophers and Tuxedos meeting Tuesday night.
Judge Orr of the Juvenile Court of St. Paul delivered a vivid talk on "The Boy" before about 400 men at the Methodist church. He urged greater parental attention, described boys as solvable and not criminals, and pressed support for the Juvenile Court to treat youths as at risk rather than unruly.
A request urges residents to donate clothing and shoes for the sick and poor. Send items to the Methodist church by noon Thursday for distribution that afternoon by the Brotherhood and Epworth League committees led by Pastor G. W. Lutz. A seven year old girl needs a pair of shoes and other children’s clothing are requested.
Giacinto Ricci was executed by electric chair at night at the New Jersey prison. The promised resuscitation test was not attempted as County Physician Scammel did not attend or demand the body. Head Keeper Osborne oversaw the procedure.
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