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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
2
The Daily Herald of Mankato or nearby issues show editors MIN H SKINNER and TRUDE ELLIS SKINNER with a post office address in Minnesota. It lists pricing for mailing and advertising, noting the afternoon issue with Sunday exclusions and rates for one year advance three months and per week, plus display and club advertisements.
The Austin Register and the Dispatch clash over Mr Tawney's vote on the Philippine tariff bill. The Register accuses the Dispatch of bias after criticizing Tawney and notes past losses of the banner Republican district when its representatives debated this issue. The Dispatch defends its stance as prudent to avoid risking Republican control.
The piece notes postholiday weariness and setting aside Christmas excess. It contrasts men in neckties and cigars, broken toys, mothers planning cold turkey meals, and merchants winding down after the rush. Churches ready for Sunday services, while Santa moves far away. The writer bids farewell to the season’s grand celebration.
The passage reflects a tribute to memory and kindness, contrasting a festive return with a note on Chicago teachers making spelling errors in form blanks. It mentions carelessness in filling information including birth details and cities.
The speaker recalls lacking nine trees like the Emperor of Germany but cherishes the single tree they had, noting it held all their presents comfortably and evoking a simple holiday memory.
Angnet Nichols a boy who would not knowingly do wrong is under arrest for a serious offense. He took $100 owed to him by a Devils Lake man after threshing and selling the man’s grain, paying himself the amount. The law says otherwise and Angust was arrested and taken to Devils Lake for trial. He is a hard worker who saves for agricultural college expenses and helps clear the old homestead debt.
The piece recalls how various merchants and firms such as Siegel Cooper Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett Mareball Field and Co and your local home merchant offered aid when a family faced illness burial or town needs. It contrasts national dept stores with neighborhood merchants emphasizing sympathy and support.
Stores bore the afterglow of a frenzied season as merchants reported unprecedented business. Clerks and proprietors were tired to death from overwhelming crowds and staffing constraints. The last two days proved exceptionally strenuous for shoppers and workers alike.
Jonathan Freeman and two horticulturists summarize district questions and responses from sixty growers at the 1901 Minnesota horticultural society meeting in Minneapolis. The report records older orchardists’ care, new plantings, tree and shrub purchases, and fruit varieties with answers to nine mailed questions.
The Harmonia club held a Wednesday night Christmas celebration in its club rooms. A tree laden with presents distributed by the club Santa Claus highlighted the event. Numerous useful and beautiful gifts were given and a bountiful spread followed.
The local United States Express office reported more than double the holiday business compared with last Christmas. The surge was so strong the carrier could not deliver all parcels and sent notices to 150 people.
The funeral of the late L. A. Mitchell was held this afternoon with services at Oakwood Cemetery. Mourners attended as tender bands played in tribute and the rites concluded with burial in the cemetery grounds.
The Degree of Honor Lodge will hold a dance and social at their hall Thursday evening December 26 in Reveland. Former President Cleveland’s condition improved during the day with greater movement and interest in his grandchildren’s Christmas gifts, though he did not come downstairs.
In Harlem a daytime clash between about 100 armed blacks and 100 whites escalated, with pistols, razors, clubs, and stones. Fifteen negros were arrested while four whites, including a policeman, were badly wounded. Police dispersed rioters and pushed combatants back into tenements.
In West Superior Wisconsin Chinese laundryman Sam Yim was murdered in his laundry at 1416 Third street. The body lay in a rear room with a crushed skull and a heavy gas pipe nearby identified as the likely weapon. A nearby negro family heard cries and a scuffle but delayed reporting police. Yim died hours later at a hospital. Authorities have not yet identified the murderers.
Adam Bell a long time resident of St. Anton New Richmond Wisconsin killed himself in his barn by slashing his throat eight times after marrying Saturday evening to Mrs. Henrietta S. Tronge of West Superior. He was 60 years old and father of Sheriff Fred S. Bell of Hudson.
In Helena Montana on December 26 the United States court found Robert F E Lee and Samuel L Garvin guilty of stealing 700 cattle from Indians on the Crow reservation after a two week trial. A motion for a new trial was filed. In Hudson New York on December 26 Peter A Hallenbask, a farmer, was shot to death at his home near Greenport. Eleven shots hit him. three suspects were seen driving toward Catskill station. Four men were arrested at Kinderhook, three of whom are nephews of the murdered man.
Local notice summarizes petty community events in Moscow and surrounding towns. Names mentioned include Dickmans Bergstroms Sullivan Smith Winzenberg and others. Christmas travel, school vacations, dances, a turkey raffle, and a surprise party at Tom McCoy’s are noted along with work and farm-related activities.
The Court of Honor announces a Pov erty ball to benefit the new ball. All are invited to attend for a good time. Stable room for horses noted. Yeomen elected officers last Thursday: Foreman John Obaffee, Master of Harmonies M E Hessler, Master of Avcounte Muud Thompson, Correspondent Lee Thompson, Physician Mrs John Obaffee. Other officers to be appointed by foreman at installation. Ray Gooney and Rachel Qhilleon, former Lansing youths, wed in LaMar Cole on Saturday Dec 21. Ladice Aid netted about fifty dollars at their baggar last week. Family reunion set for Neller and Noble families at Albert Neller’s home at Christmas. Mieses Mabel and Olive Vaughan enjoy holiday at home. Mr. and Mrs J G Vaughan returned from Dakota visit. Henry Bagley ill for several days.
Marshall reports McKinley School named by District 105 officials. Parents and pupils held a Friday party at the school house. Children presented teacher Katie Murphy with a toilet set as a Christmas gift. Misses Hilda and Emma Qualee spend Christmas vacation near Adama. Wishing Henatp and its workers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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