Sunday Money Trail From Evangelist Revival Efforts
Henry B. Burgess reports a total of $155000 raised for Billy Sunday revivals across five towns since 1900. Major gifts include 1907 08 Galesburg 5000 Muscatine 5000 Pecatac 11379 Charleston 6000 and others reaching totals in the six to ten thousand range. About 110000 conversions are credited to Sunday in fifty five towns.
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Henry B. Burgess
Mercer
Frl
Wala
Billy
Wew
Galesburg
Muscatine
Charleston
Ill
Haron
Jacksonville
Ottumwa
Spokane
Wash
Springfield
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Boulder
Colo
Youngstown
Seere Aterloo
Christmas Gatherings and Travel Across Lyle Area
Lyle Center Hazel and Frankie Wadsworth joined grandparents for Christmas. Will Pace and Baumgarter families celebrated at August Weber home near Lyle. Duerst family traveled to Eau Claire Wis. Rochford of Austin stayed at the farm in Mr. and Mrs. Duerst’s absence. Clark family reunion held at Grandpa Clark home. Austfather and Hotson families attended gathering in Austin. Fay Hotson in Austin for Christmas. Robertson Aultfather and wives at Geo. Robertson home in Austin. Mae, Edith, Maude West home for holidays. Orcutt family spent Christmas with Mrs. Orcutt’s parents near Lyle. Austfather hosted 22 for Christmas dinner with Duerst and West families. School closed for two weeks with program and gifts from a Christmas tree. Chester and Lila Weseman visited from Austin for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel
Frankie Wadsworth
Glenville
Mrs. Herzog
Will Pace
Mrs. Baumgarter
G. F. Austfather
Will Hotson
Austin
David Austfather
Adam Duerst
West
Fréd
Maud
Edith
A. J. Austfather
Skinned both legs grafted in Rochester
Geo Dorn writes from Rochester on December 24 describing Mrs Dorn confined to bed with lung trouble. They visited the hospital Thursday at two o clock where skin grafts were applied to her legs and hips. He notes his arm is improving and he had a rough time with both legs skinned for grafts, hoping friends in Austin enjoy a Merry Christmas.
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Geo. Dorn
Rochester
Geo
Dorn
Broughton to Lead Fairmont Tile Plant Move
The Fairmont Brick and Tile Mfg Co directors have hired P D Broughton of Bradford Pennsylvania as plant superintendent. Mr Broughton and his wife will relocate to Fairmont in January. He brings nearly forty years in tile manufacture and deep business knowledge.
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Austin
Fairmont Independent
Broughton
Fairmont Brick & Tile Mfg. Co
P. D. Broughton
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Baby dies after four weeks of illness in could be Sarah Belle
Four months old Sarah Belle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Earl, died Sunday morning after a four week battle with whooping cough and pneumonia. Funeral was held at 12 30 today, burial in Oakwood cemetery.
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Sarah Belle
Frank Earl
Oakwood
ChristmasVisits Across Cedar City Homes
Cedar City residents hosted relatives and friends for Christmas. Mrs. Sarah Winn and son Charles visited Chris Carson, while Mr. and Mrs. Adam Goodsell and Mrs. Dornbrook stayed at C. H. Lott’s. Several families traveled to Austin and Eagle Bend for holidays, with visitors from London and Montana. The District 14 school closed for two weeks, and Miss Alice Gibbs returned home for the break. Arthur Gemmel hosted Christmas dinner. Lura Spencer received a shower at C. H. Lott’s, and various Monahan Garners and Rochford family members spent time with kinstructors.
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Sarah Winn
Charles
Chris Carson
Adam Goodsell
Dornbrook
C. H. Lott
Charles Peachy
Austin
George Robertson
Fred Crisman
Will Dunn
London
Dave Chandler
J. Hemer
Clark
Montana
Herman Chandler
Alice Gibbs
Lila Monahan
Dena Monahan
Mary Monahan
Arthur Gemmel
James Rochford
Lester Monahan
Lura Spencer
TH and widow's mite
A readable note describes a 73 year old widow knitting warm mittens for the needy and giving a short creed to do what one can for others. The card quotes her philosophy about helping people in any way possible.
Christmas Gatherings and Eastern Star Initiations
Christmas dinners were hosted by Mrs G W Grimshaw Mrs Albert Thon and Mr and Mrs John Hawkins among others with trees gifts and group photos noted. The Eastern Star initiated three new members Mr and Mrs George Bennett and Mr Will Bennett. Grandchildren and great grandchildren joined a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J C Johnson with family guests from Fort Dodge and other relatives.
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The
Eastern Star
George Bennett
Will Bennett
Idle Hour premiere an ambitious New York film
A fragmentary review notes Ariay and Idle Hour premiere on December 30th as a major holiday release. It calls the New York Clay production a potential landmark of the decade, with an impressionistic atmosphere and broad detailing that challenges earlier notions of the region and its people.
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New York
Rose Creek W Christ time at Christmas in town
The text mentions Thom Cronon returning from St Lo for Christmas, families gathering, and a two day school vacation. Johnson and various local residents are noted in holiday travels and homecomings around Austin and Iowa, with mentions of celebrations and dinners.
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Thom
Cronon
St. Lo
Uri Johnson
From & Johnson
Retuyters Tow
Tuttle
Iowa
Idle Hour program draws laughs and crowds last night
A lively Idle Hour showing mixed acts and film. the Latham Kids drew laughs with “dozy dope” bits while a Banker's Daughter and Tie Tie that Binds offered drama and humor. Vendors sold seats at five and ten cents, and latecomers were urged to bring chairs.
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Latham
Masons Lodge to Hold Third Degree and Officer Installation
Fidelity Lodge No. 39 AF and AM will present work in the third degree on Wednesday night December 28 at 7 30 oclock followed by installation of officers in the evening.
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Fidelity Lodge No. 39 AF
A.M
Annual Meeting of Mower County Agricultural Society
The annual meeting will be held at the courthouse in Austin Minnesota on Tuesday January 3 1811 at 2 pm. All interested are invited. E H Smith Secretary.
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Mowers County Agricultural Society
Court House
Austin, Minn
E. H. Smith
Sec’y
Pleasant Valley Christmas Greetings and Local Duties
Christmas exercises were held at Pleasant Valley M. E. church on December 23, 1910. Miss Pearl Say assisted by the children supervised the program, and Santa Claus visited, bringing delight to the youngsters. Several residents, including Mr and Mrs M Yr act vos Closee, Mr and Mrs John Gordy, and Miss Dahl, spent time with family and travels noted. Local events included trips to Hayfield and Jackson for business and visits, with community members attending various exercises and dinners.
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Neguerite
Joyce
Peasant Valley
M. E
Miss Pearl Say Y
Claus
Young Men Wanted for Federal Postal Exams
Uncle Sam holds examinations for railway mail clerk post office clerk or carrier custom house and departmental clerks Thousands of appointments to be made Common school education suffice City and country people have equal chances Start to prepare now free information Free scholarships this month Write to Central Schools Rochester N Y B 503 201 itwd
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Uncle Sam
Rochester
N. Y
Local Social Notes and Visits Include Cedar City Pair
Mr and Mrs F Crigman and daughter spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs H Chandler of Cedar City. Mrs Alva Lang has been spending a few days at her father's. L Woollery of Glenville was in our neighborhood last week as a salesman for World’s Medical Co. Cecil Crisman is spending a few days with her sister Mrs H Chaner. Mr and Mrs A Bump went to Austin Monday returning the following day.
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F. Crigman
Dunn
Rs. H. Chandler
Cedar City
Alva Lang
L. Woollery
Glenville
World’s Medical Co
Cecil Crisman
H. Chaner
Mrs. A. Bump
Austin
Farre o/ Oelwein
T. J. Grimes
James Sheehy
Delevan
Brick clay at Timber Lake sparks new brick industry
Timber Lake South Dakota December 27 John De Y Smith neighbor to the townsite has found clay on his land ideal for brick making He has burned a batch nearly perfect and plans to install machinery and produce bricks on a large scale The discovery promises a building boom and many brick business structures for the town and area next year
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Timber Lake
John de Y. Smith
Local Holiday Visitors and Seasonal Activities
LeRoy residents and visitors gathered for Christmas activities with families in Chester Albert Lea Austin and Osage. Local events included a Home Talent Play The Man from Home and a musical at Palmer's store. Several students and townspeople shared holiday travel and vacations across Iowa and Minnesota.
Christmas tree event unites churches in Moscow
A large Saturday audience filled the Moscow Baptist church for a Christmas tree program, with the Presbyterians and Baptists collaborating. People from Austin Gregory and St Paul visited relatives, dances and gatherings followed, and several families and teachers enjoyed holiday activities and school vacations.
Grand Meadow Residents Share Holiday News and Visits
Grand Meadow and nearby towns see a flurry of holiday travel and family visits. Lillian Sorben visited a seriously ill nephew in Dexter while Maggie OMarrow returned from North Dakota to teach, and others like Lynn Martin, Geo McNeil, and Mr and Mrs L C Lindsley traveled between Spring Valley, Dexter, and Austin for Christmas gatherings and housekeeping plans.
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Lilian Sorben
Dexter Wednnesday
Maggie O’marrow
North Dakota
Lynn Martin
Minneapolis
Geo. McNeil
Dexter
Mel David
Austin
L. C. Lindsley
Spring Valley
Mary Callan
Minot
N. Dak
Rose
Alma Roe
Moved Sawmill Set Up Near Brownsdale for Three Weeks
A sawmill has been set up by T. J. Bibby three miles southeast of town and will operate for about three weeks. Residents with logs are invited to haul them to the site. For more details, contact H. Volkmann, Brownsdale, Minnesota.
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T. J. Bibby’s
H. ©. Volkmann
Brownsdale
Minn
Red Rock Residents Share Christmas with Saterbos and Kin
Red Rock resident Cassie Harrington spent Christmas with Norman Saterbo at the L. G. Kappaus home in Austin. Norman Saterbo and Cassie Harrington attended a show Saturday. Will and Minnie Saterbo spent Christmas with Mr. John Wolf and family in Red Rock. Will Rugg and family celebrated at the L. Mott home in Red Rock. Harrington returned by train to Brownsdale to spend several weeks with the Saterbo and Harrington families in Red Rock.
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Cassie Harrington
Red Rock
Norman Saterbo
L. G. Kappaus
Austin
Will
Minnie Saterbo
Mr. John Wolf
Will Rugg
L. Mott
Brownsdale
Saterbo and Harton
Christmas School Event and Local Visits Highlight Dexter News
Dexter residents recount holiday events including a successful Christmas program at the schoolhouse with a tree for the children. Local families such as Beatty Ricketts and Langs visited, with several travelers returning from visits to Dexter and nearby towns. The Grange plans a January 4 session at Court of Honor hall with state master in attendance and requests baskets for a community dinner.
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The
Grange
Court of Honor Hall
the Grange
New Year Greetings from Southwest Oakland
Southwest Oakland sends Happy New Year wishes to all. The column records social visits and small-town happenings: cattertin and Johnnie Dalsey visited Austin last Wednesday. Fritnes Sehradle drove to Austin and back by Saturday. Kyank Sistek and son Fred delivered cattle on Saturday. Local residents, callers, and travels are noted with names like Benesh, Penkava, and Rasmussen, plus a red star Oakland creamery price report of 86 cents per pound for butter in November.
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Fritnes Sehradle
Austin
Kyank Sistek
Fred de
Rasmussen
Ybert Halderson
Red Star Oakland Creamery
Eight-year-old burns to death lighting Christmas tree
In Butte Montana on December 27 Etta Henderson aged eight died after her nightgown caught fire while attempting to light a Christmas tree. Her mother woke to a scream and frantically tried to smother the flames as the child ran from the house and collapsed in the street. The father a miner had momentarily stepped out for the morning paper.
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Butte
Mont
Etta Henderson
George Henderson
Novelty For New Yorkers Sunrise Quip Highlights Stage Battle
A Washington Star quote notes the stage manager of a New York musical show criticizing the sunrise effect as wrong while the scene painter questions the difference. The exchange hints at a deliberate inaccuracy or artistic debate about sunrise imagery in Broadway productions.
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New York
Washington
Popular Wants FOUND A pair of ladies shoes and overshoes
Found advertisements list a pair of ladies shoes and overshoes available. Inquiries should be directed to the Herald office. Also noting flats for rent inquiries to H Waterman with contact at the Herald office.
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Herald Office
Christmas Cheer Traveled Through London Holiday Happenings
London Christmas merriment drew residents to dances trees and family visits. Fred Lang from Northern Minnesota visits friends in the area while District 51 teachers and pupils enjoy a two week vacation. Irene Albright returns from Austin to celebrate with her family as Mr and Mrs Barclay host relatives. Albin Svetkovesky returns to Austin for arm treatment.
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Fred Lang
Minnesota
Market Notes on Hogs and Livestock Prices
Market report lists hogs at 20. Packer hogs show bids 7 35 6 75 to 7 00. Veal, sheep and lambs price ranges 4 50 to 6 50. Dairy butter prices noted as steady with clean eyes.
Free Trade Boosts Philippine Commerce in 1910
Washington reports the annual insular affairs abstract notes the 1909 free trade law with the United States, showing a new era in Philippine trade. Imports rose to 87,067,630 with a 9,275,223 increase, exports to 39,864,169 up 5,870,606, led by American demand and sugar prices. Cigar production also rose to meet American workers’ demand.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
United States
Philippines
No Longshoremen's Strike Yet Union Votes No Strike
In New York a meeting of the Longshoremen's Union Protective association voted unanimously against a strike until conditions improve. Demands for higher pay from steamship companies were refused. The association counts about 6,000 members.
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New York
Longshoremen’s Union Protective Association
Farmer killed by train near Wentworth
Superior Wis Dec 27 August Carlson a farmer near Wentworth in this county was instantly killed by a Northern Pacific passenger train. The engineer blew the whistle on sighting the man but could not stop. Carlson a bachelor about fifty seven years old.
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Superior
Wis
Carlson
Wentworth
This County
Northern Pacific
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Mrs. Orcutt
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Lila Weseman
Schlouders Ort A
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Truman
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Pillsbury
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Palmer's Store
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Cora
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Lugg School
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Sumner School
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Frank Aubrey
Sumner
Aubrey
H. Kk. Fodnes
Mr. Orth
Stocton, NL
Pizak
Lloyd Corneglius
Lady Friend
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Grand Meadow
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Renville
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Ole
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Ruth Fowler
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Roy
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H. S. MacIntyre
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Byron Morton
King of
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Cassie
Vera Weber
Weber
Oakland
Cattertin
Johnnie Dalsey
Plevka
Aus
Ursday
Adnton Benesh
Trhit Penkava
Rij Ity
B. J. Lodge
Hakderson
Albert Holte
Mrank Sistek
Jade
Beam
Chae Funfar
Tilevka
Mrg. C. A. Rasmussen
Lent Sanday
James ‘Holte
Arctics
Wwe
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H. Waterman
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Mrs
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Will Barclay
A. Bump
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Markeis
Youne
Earl Furniture Co
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