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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
6
The Austin Daily Herald announces pricing for subscriptions and mail handling. John H. Skinner and Zertrude Ellis-Skinner are listed as principal figures in the publishing enterprise. The notice mentions Second Class mail eligibility and afternoon issuance with Sunday exceptions and rates for annual, quarterly, and weekly arrangements.
In late December 1902, shoppers quietly return unwanted Christmas gifts and swap for more desirable items, as shopkeepers keep silent about the practice.
Cedar City is described as a sister city to Austin with links to Minneapolis through the town’s early settlers. Only three pioneers remain: Mrs. Andrew Gemmel and Mr and Mrs Welcome rsborn.
Rev Percy Grant of New York City argues churches, not schools, bear fault for moral standards. He says schools are political institutions meant to teach conduct of affairs and should ally with churches through Christian unity without denominationalism to elevate national life.
The article critiques England’s methods in South Africa noting a shift toward domestic guidance for colonial life. It suggests a need for strong well trained young women to accompany homesteads as wives, amid an influx of colonists after the Boer War and a lack of reliable household help.
The ad asserts prudence as applied wisdom in practice, praising avoidance of lure of low quality goods and emphasizing high quality and low prices. It names A. Emmons, Austin Lambe & Fuel Co as the source promoting practical prudence.
A wreck occurred on the G. W. Saturday with the engine and two box cars derailed during a switch. Damage was slight. Local residents Emmet Cronan and several visitors returned from nearby towns. Elkton youths attended a dance in Dexter last Thursday and a dance with a Dubuque orchestra is planned for next Thursday at the opera house.
Rev Thurow of LaCrosse preached at the Lutheran church in West Sutton. Will Salge returns from Marshall Minnesota. Arnold Zwald of Clear Lake Iowa visits friends nearby. Geo Wells and wife visit Geo Arnolt. Minnie Christgau stays with Henry Strangman near Austin. Henry Miller of Milwaukee visits Red Rock. Excelsior Literary Society meeting well attended. Debate outcome: affirmative won on labor vs capital. next topic college education.
Miss Ethel Wilsie visits St Paul for a week Miss Fanny G Gies spends Christmas with friends Miss Hilda Berg visiting LeRoy Miss Emma Wilsie arrives from Osage for a short visit Mr and Mrs John Schroeder visit Wykoff Madeline Connor comes from Medford to see grandmother Mrs E M Barnard Mrs L W Hunt and daughters of Austin visiting Miss Edith Guillemin of Wykoff visiting relatives here Mr and Mrs H W Schroeder set for West Bend Wisconsin visit Charley Ray spends Christmas with parents at Wykoff Local youths enjoy afternoon on the ice north of town Jay Loomis visits relatives in South St Paul Eastman and Gildermaster ship hogs to Minneapolis.
Walter Gilligan and family arrived from St. Thomas College Merriam Park for New Year visits. Mrs Anton Schneider died of consumption in Salt Lake City and her remains will be brought for burial. she had gone there a year earlier seeking health improvements.
Geo F Gould assistant superintendent of postal services for ten western states visits to discuss remonstrances over moving the office from the business district to outskirts. He notes Keenan’s low bid wins the federal building lease, vows to improve free delivery, add mail and parcel boxes, and arrange a Dutchtown station with 7 pm pickup and hotel delivery.
From Saturday to today Gripman Bros in Austin have been flooded with coal buyers. Office crowded as townspeople seek hundreds of pounds with some offering higher prices. Mr Gripman warns no more coal this winter as existing orders are spoken for and to be filled.
The play Way Down East by William A Brady debuts at the Opera House on New Years Eve. It follows Anna Moore whose past haunts her after a mock marriage, finds a home on a New Hampshire farm, and ends happily with wholesome humor and a clear lesson.
Be sure to buy a ticket for the Fireman's ball on New Year Eve. Tickets available at Cronon's and Bassler's stores. Support the firemen and enjoy the event.
The London Chronicle notes how English speakers find I guess ridiculous yet use it as a mite of certainty in America. It cites words like guardian ward en and wicket showing how g and w pronunciation and usage have drifted, with phrases evolving from old to new meanings.
Mr Micawber muses over love and disagreement while dining on lobster salad. Mrs Micawber asks if he means sound or self, prompting a pointed, wry exchange about affection and compatibility.
Rising costs push milk price to six cents per quart from January to May 1903. Labor costs have increased by about fifty percent over five years and mill feeds have doubled, yet retail milk price remains unchanged in recent years.
A New York pawnshop window at R. Simpson & Co on West Forty-second Street was smashed with a paving stone in front of a crowd and diamonds worth about $1,000 stolen. A man was captured after a chaotic chase. police say several men were involved and the thief passed jewels to confederates. The suspect, nineteen, identified as William Madison of Boston, was severely beaten before rescue. About $15,000 in jewels were on display at the time.
In Chicago on December 80 the explosion of a stereopticon gas tank at a Christmas entertainment in the French Evangelical Methodist Episcopal church on Center avenue caused a wild panic. The blast hurled attendees from their seats, shattered windows, and damaged the primary department interior while Pastor Rev. A. L. Allais restrained a crowd of about 800. Several people were injured by the blast itself in this chaotic scene.
In Chattanooga on December 30 attorney A J Houk presented a bill of exceptions to Judge C D Clark for Harvey Logan, convicted in the Great Northern train robbery case. Clark holds the matter under advisement before final ruling. Original sentences totaled 150 years.
Chicago authorities report Richard Cummings died from acute alcoholism, not poison. Autopsy by coroner’s physicians found no trace of poison. Police release the Moniak family after the investigation into the Sunday night dying statement.
A midnight fire at Bonnie Bros. wholesale whisky house, 139 West Main Street, caused about 100000 in damage and threatened the L N Railroad offices. Bonnie Bros. stock around 55000 was nearly ruined, with Wright and Taylor also affected. Insurance is believed to cover the railroad losses.
The Atchison Globe notes a fern in a jardiniere and two sprouts in cans in a window grant the owner the right to call the setup a fernery. The quirky territorial rule reflects amusing property language of the era.
In interviews historical composer Wagner calls Schumann impossible to converse with as he talks too slowly and says nothing. Wagner recalls visiting Paris and noting Schumann’s silence and lack of engagement when discussing operas and composers.
A discontented artist laments not having a fortune and vows to quit painting. His generous brother offers aid and laughs at the idea, pledging to give him the fortune if needed.
The Fourth Annual Pall New Years Eve party, December 31, hosted by Ausin Rose Company No 1 at Armory, features Tichy’s Orchestra. All are invited to attend and join in ringing out the old and in the new per committee action.
In Probate Court of Mower County the matter of Mary F Ward deceased. Petition by Edward H Fi ward husband for administration. Hearing set for January 17 1903 at 3 PM in Austin probate office. Notice to heirs and interested parties by publication in Austin City Herald for three weeks. Judge S S Washburn.
In Mower County probate proceedings the court schedules the administration of John Uschold Jr. estate. Lena Aschold, widow, petitions for administration. Hearing ordered for January 26, 1903 at 10 a.m. at the Probate Office in Austin. Notice to interested parties via publication in the Austin Weekly Citizen.
Warrants issued for the arrest of several Hamilton County residents on grave robbery charges. Information came from Rufus Cantrilk, indicted in Indianapolis. Beaver Cemetery probe uncovered multiple missing bodies and spurred the warrants. Alleged post office robbers captured in Perry Oklahoma after a running gun battle. William Evans and James Mark, linked to the Mu ballos robbery, reportedly held $10,800 in cash including $2435 in pennies.
A dialogue-era item shows Moginner and Old Stager amid a first campaign exchange. The Old Stager accuses the candidate of distributing fake Havana cigars as a political stunt.
The C M S P R y offers excursion tickets to stations within 200 tiles at one third fare for round trips. Tickets issued December 24 25 and 31 1902 and January 1 1903. final limit January 2 1903. C W Sucre Agent.
A traveler may go to California via the Chicago Great Western Railway choosing among three through routes. Inquiries should be directed to any Western agent for particulars and arrangements.
Chicago Great Western advertises a selection of three through cars to California available through any Great Western agent. Names listed include Nathan Banfield Arron Torrens Ethel Wold Floy Edson Myrtle Edson Fred Snyder and Carl Bandler all recently home from the University. Tickets to most points at low rates offered with monthly departures November to April inclusive. inquiries to local agents or J. Pfirmer G V A Chicago Ill.
Notice advertises Iowa Central Railroad offering expedited service to St. Louis and Kansas City. Rates and information available through A. B. Cutts G P A Minneapolis. See ad elsewhere in this paper.
The Pullman tourist sleeping car runs between Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe via Austin Calmar Monticello Marion and Kansas City leaving Twin Cities Tuesday morning and arriving Los Angeles Saturday morning. Double berth rate six dollars with berth reservations from any Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul ticket agent.
A travel note mentions the Citago Great Western Halfway with a connection at Kansas City to a transcontinental line called Limits. It warns the route choice via tourist cars and different paths may be unsatisfactory and advises consulting a Great Western Agent for details.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces three through tourist cars with a first time option and more comfort on the route. A booklet describing the service is available on request.
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