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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
2
A poem by E. F. P. contrasts gloomy skies with blue and gold sunshine. The speaker finds happiness and courage in fair weather, noting earlier blues gave way to cheer as sunlight returned, and doubts about wickedness fade in a perfect day.
A fragmented hometown note laments a gas mains leak in Albert Lea that killed shade trees and describes how urban safety practices employ odor sniffers to detect leaks. It contrasts past and present commerce in Austin and nearby towns, noting bigger trade and fewer horses on streets as modern life evolves.
The fifth annual Poultry Show begins next Tuesday January 2 at Hirsh's auditorium. The hall opens to the public the evening of the 2nd. Superintendent P A Riley predicts a big display and secretary J B Wood coordinates preparations. Prizes awarded each evening with admission.
Lookout Aerie 703 of the Eagle Lodge will hold an open installation of officers on Thursday evening January 4. After the installation a program will be rendered and refreshments served. The Eagles and their friends are invited.
Mason Ory Iowa Dec 2 1905 The Street Committee seeks details plans and specifications for paving Austin Minn to allow bids. Engineer F P Wilson offers to visit to measure and map surroundings at an estimated cost of about 60 dollars.
The Baptist church hosts a December 29 lecture by Mr. Davidson on Japan Manchuria and Formosa with proceeds benefiting the church and public library Tickets are sold at the library The children's room shows Japanese war pictures from Mr Davidson Also noted is Riis story How The Other Half Lives and a tale of a young boy wanting to send aid to poor city children The library closes on New Year's Day.
Mr and Mrs Ed Peet and three children of Laverne Minnesota are visiting west of the formers parents Mr and Mrs Wm Peet. Don Kopplin attended the Eppard Stelmaker wedding at Racine Thursday. Miss Mae Dahle is home from Northfield for the holidays. Delecta Lawrence came from Faribault for a two week vacation. Mrs Will Pick and children arrived for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Bull. Jas Leslie Jr of Minneapolis is spending the holiday with his parents. BE Baldwin of Grand Forks ND has been here the past week and left for St Paul Tuesday. Lee Thatcher is home from Colorado. Eliza Tanner is home from Minneapolis for ten days. Mrs Fisher Pick has gone to St Peter for an indefinite stay. Azzie Danley left for Wisconsin for an indefinite stay. F E Langworthy and sons Rae and Glenner Spring Valley spent Christmas with Mrs D L Tanner. Florence Stewart is home from Winona for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Ed Sigbe are guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie. Weisbeck family gone to Dubuque IA for holidays. Gibbert family and two daughters spent Christmas in Minneapolis. Fay Lawrence from Spring Valley will oversee the lumber yard during Weisbeck’s absence.
Mayville coal company received a car of Hocking Valley coal and sold it out in two days. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Baumgartner last Tuesday. A southbound passenger train derailed near Hayfield causing tight connections for Austin travelers. Louis Budahn of Dexter visits his mother over the holidays. Frank Matter left for Milwaukee for winter work. Christmas was observed in both churches.
A large audience heard Dr. Frank W Gunsaulus D D speak on Oliver Cromwell and His Times at the Baptist church. The renowned speaker drew praise for his moral intensity and powerful oratory, linking Cromwell to a galaxy of figures while avoiding sensational detail. The event complemented other library entertainments and was followed by social activities and local notices of residents and holiday happenings.
A pretty home wedding took place Tuesday evening at 8 30 at the home of Louis Knudtson as his daughter Mattie became the wife of Marshall W Franklin Rev O D Belden officiated in the presence of about seventy five relatives and friends The ceremony featured holly smilax and crepe paper decorations A large white and green bell hung as the arch The bride wore grey broadcloth and carried brides roses Attendant Miss Hilda Ellingson wore blue henrietta with pink carnations Groom Milton Peters attended The couple enjoyed a wedding supper and out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Jim Franklin Madison SD Mr and Mrs Eddie Knudtson Albert Lea Mr and Mrs Sam Anderson Wells and Mrs Harry Gooseline Minneapolis They plan to live at 717 East Water Street Austin after a ten day visit to Madison SD The bride is regarded as one of Austin s best young ladies and the groom a I M brakeman with many friends wishing them a long happy life.
Renova and Frank Sims visit Nerstrand for a few days with relatives. L Collins call on friends near Brownsdale. Olson of Tappi joins Chas Lagervall for Christmas in Hayfield area. A wage strike on the OG Way near Hayfield last week left five locals out after pay cut from 2.00 to 1.60 per day. Snow fence work halted. Hostern spends weekend with parents near Elkton. John Beltz and daughter from Brownsdale visit Minneapolis with his son. DC Bailey called in town. Max Hockingsmith to Mayville to stay with his brother. Chas and Emil Raush attend Hayfield dance. N Hanson on section work leaves for Decorah to visit father for several weeks. Mrs Harry Rothhouse travels from Brownsdale to visit.
In Waltham on Friday evening the village schools presented a program and entertainment that drew good support. The band assisted by performing selections that enhanced the event and pleased the audience.
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