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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists VO cscvisioness VG Wren DION subscription terms with 660.50 scene unit pricing for one month and one week. It includes a swearing circulation line N79 and a quoted quatrain about quarrels and scorched letters. A final line mentions success approaching in 38 days to Groundhog Day.
The article notes a lull in hotel occupancy with traveling men choosing multi week vacations. It also mentions a shift toward home dining for Christmas and quieter business in the hospitality sector.
A milk dealer urged readers to make one New Year resolution to place the milk or cream bottle on the doorstep each night as a simple habit for better service and hygiene in the community.
Congressman Tawney advances tariff reform and earns deserved credit, with supporters emphasizing his effort and accountability across party lines.
The city plans a proper Lincoln Day observance with services, readings of the Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address, and a large chorus to sing the Battle Hymn. The Grand Army Post will organize a general committee with church delegates to coordinate efforts and possible out-of-town speakers.
The speaker praises Austinites as exceptionally kind and united. He recalls years of proven goodwill and describes baking, flowers, and child care during illness to keep the sick room peaceful. He asserts the world grows better each day where love and good will prevail.
Receipts total $6.65 from a 10 cent dinner hosted by Mrs. W. W. Padelford this week. For the year, the ladies have raised $60 to improve Cedar City cemetery.
Miss Grace Buck won the doll at the Metropolitan Novelty Store as her guess on the doll’s age of 1 year 11 months 27 days 23 hours 1 minute 24 seconds was closest. Judges Wm Stimpson and Val Correll oversaw the drawing. the age was sealed by the seller and not known before opening.
John Karman of Minneapolis, former brakeman on the C M St P road, was injured during the Northfield Christmas rush when attempting to board his train. He slipped and fell, receiving serious injuries and was taken to the hospital at Owatonna.
The Minnesota Educational Association begins its forty sixth annual convention in St Paul, continuing four days. Dr Geo H Martin of Massachusetts State Board will speak on Teaching and Teachers for the times. Miss Jane Brownlie of New York City will discuss a plan for Moral Training in Public Schools. Dr Nathan C Schaeffer of Pennsylvania will speak on School Virtues.
Ida Slinde daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Slinde died in Albert Lea Thursday afternoon after a week long illness from acute appendicitis She was born March 31 in Freeborn county age twenty She leaves six brothers and four sisters and her parents The body returned to Austin for a funeral at the Lutheran church Sunday at two o'clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery She was active in the Lutheran church and regarded as a girl of high character and ideals.
Amos Hollness Hill died at his home on Alleghany street in Austin after a three week illness. Born March 22 1828 in Sandwich New Hampshire he lived in Oshkosh Mower county Austin and Lowell Maine before returning to Austin. He married four times and leaves a brother and sisters and a widow Elizabeth Dunkel. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 p m from the house with Masons and Methodist church members assisting at Oakwood chapel.
Regular services at 10 30 a m with a 4 00 p m and 10 30 a m schedule. Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m. Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 00 o'clock. All are invited to attend any or all services.
Rev J B Budlong rector conducts prayer and sermon at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at noon All mite boxes to be returned at this service Evening prayer and Temperance meeting at 7 30 p m with Christmas music repeated Offerings go to The Aged and Infirm Clergy Fund of the Diocese Located corner St Paul and Water streets at 406 N St Paul street next door to the church.
William E. Sloane is minister with A. F. Heilman as assistant. Morning worship at 10:30 with the sermon How Old Art Thou End of year sermon. Central Sunday school at noon East Sunday school at 3 p.m. Y P 6 30 C E 8. No evening service. Unite with the Baptists at 7 30.
Houses on water, bridge, railway sites and town lots and farms near Austin and in northern state offered for sale. Call to view listings and arrange purchases. Includes properties around St Paul Station and Oakland.
Morning worship and sermon at 10:30 led by Pastor F. E. Knopf. Sunday school at 12 pm led by F. P. McBride. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 followed by an evening service with the Methodist church at 7:30. You are invited to worship with us. See musical program elsewhere.
The church holds morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon A Message for the New Year and choir numbers. Sunday school at noon led by W. O. Craig. Junior League at 3 led by Mrs. D Z Robinson. Epworth League at 6 30 led by Miss Tanye Burgess. union service with Congregational church at 7 30 featuring an address on Good Citizenship by Rev F E Knopf. All are welcome.
For Rent notices list two properties: the Thomas McFarlane property on Greenwich street with contact Harry Gilmore at 431 L. Interstate, and a seven room house at 806 Lansing avenue. 18 tf
Cut rates on household goods to the Pacific coast and other points. Superior service at reduced rates. The Boyd Transfer Co Minneapolis Minn. Finest line of Box Candies in the city at Williams Cigar Store. Northern Spies McBride The Grocer. Insure against fire and tornado with W W Ranney to give a bond for surety all Ranney. Eclipse Lumber Co for coal or wood lime cement plaster or lumber.
Rev. J A E Naess to lead English services at 10:30 with Sunday school and Bible class at noon. Evening long service features oratorio Promise and Fulfillment with E L Ashford, Baritone Solo, Chorus, and multiple soloists. Part II includes There Were Shepherds, Noel, It Came to Pass, A Christmas Lullaby, and final chorus with men’s chorus and trio.
She Jack asserts the hospital was built entirely at his expense. He claims Jack's uncle cut him off with a hundred dollars and left the rest of his money to build the hospital.
Mand teases about the silent hyena cage after twenty minutes as Ella notes the creature stares at her new hat. Their banter reflects shared amusement and curiosity about the show.
Expresses sincere thanks and appreciation for gifts and Christmas kindness abundantly bestowed by patrons along his route. John Dovenberg.
A clipped London Tit-Bits item shows a playful tease about love. The line “She-Darling, do you love me” mixes cheeky romance with surreal imagery as “a two headed girl” is contemplated, reflecting cheeky gossip tone.
The Evangelistic Department of the Women's Christian Temperance Union organizes evening temperance services in multiple churches. The Congregationalists and Methodists join at the Methodist church with Rev. F. E. Knopf preaching. Presbyterians and Baptists meet at the Baptist church with Rev. William E. Sloane delivering the sermon. Rev. J. A. Naess preaches at the Lutheran church. Rev. J. S. Budlong speaks at the Christ Episcopal church.
A fatal stabbing occurred during a Christmas service at a country church near Lotts, Missouri. Rider attacked Parrish after entering the church. Parish and Rider both died from stab wounds amid a distraction. Local reports note a tense scene as parishioners intervened.
Fragmentary note mentions finances and family ties with unclear context. It references a father-in-law and implied financial failure but lacks concrete events, dates, or identities.
Painter J. L. Cooley offers a home with out-building and three numbered lots for sale cheap if sold at once. Located at 65 7th St near Lindale. Interested buyers urged to act quickly.
Herman Oleson of 507 Medary St Austin Minn tests Doan's Kidney Pills in 1905 and again confirms their benefit after years of back pain fatigue and kidney trouble. He recalls relief from back ache after taking them and notes a later relapse due to La Grippe but plans to reuse the remedy. Doan's sold everywhere 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
A witty New York Press item recounts a quip about home life and marital banter. The husband laments wife’s sternness, noting she almost called him honey and, jokingly, old beeswax, in a lighthearted exchange. The brief vignette highlights domestic humor.
Loomis Brothers of Austin Minnesota to take in poultry at the C G W depot on Wednesday December 30. Prices shown include spring chickens at 84 cents, hens at 8 cents, roosters at 4 cents, ducks at 8 cents, geese at 10 cents.
A Philadelphia Press item quotes a Sunday school teacher asking Tommy if he wants to be an angel. The boy responds that he would prefer to wait until he can be a full grown angel with gray whiskers.
Lemon chocolate and custard varieties praised for convenience and purity. Each package follows Pure Food Laws with exact proportions for immediate use. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
An American jokes about dreaming of being dead before sailing to Liverpool and waking to heat, prompting the English friend to remark on the beastly weather in America, as reported by the Chicago News.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Statement from Walden Kinnan and Marvin and others attesting to F. J. Cheney & Co. reliability. Cure is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered, price 75¢ per bottle, sold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Exchange quotes a young man asking if there is anything in tack and a home grown philosopher affirming there is much intelligence and perseverance in it.
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