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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
6
John B Skinner Baltor and Prop Martrade Ellis Skinner associate rd entered at the post office Austin Minnesota as second class matter.
A mixed local column notes a quiet New Year start with no newspaper issue Monday and a lighthearted Turkey soup reference. It discusses life insurance graft concerns from Wisconsin to nationwide suspicion, mentions Hayfield tragedy, and warns of hoodlum activity moving from big cities to smaller towns. Austin’s crime watch and stray hobos are touched on, with advice to keep criminals on the move and avoid lingering root offenses.
A Austin greenhouse claims big savings over city florists in Christmas blooms. Advertised St Paul prices run higher for dozen carnations and roses, while home-grown options like azaleas and cyclamen cost far less locally. The piece touts no city rival in Austin and asserts about half the city prices.
The Blooming Prairie clash shows saloon owners resisting licenses while city authorities and police push enforcement. Ten indicted by the grand jury, only one convicted as arrests continue in the ongoing struggle against loopholes and enforcement challenges.
Special attractions include Lady Amhearst Reeves Versicolor Mongolian Golden Amherst Golden English Ring Necks Silver White Peafowl imported from Belgum Bronze Peafowl Pearl Guineas White Guineas Wild Turkeys Mandarin Duck Rosy Bills White Crested Indian Banner Ronen Mallards Muscovys Pekin Eagle Crane Fox and other offerings.
Ole Havey the Hayfield village marshal was shot around 2 15 this morning while pursuing a burglar at the Dalen and Ulrich general store. He fired four shots through a store window after being wounded, then walked about 50 feet before dying. Authorities hunt a single suspect amid prior robberies in the area.
Miss Mabel McCulloch hosted a post card party for the J F G girls on Friday evening. Hand painted post cards and place cards framed the event with a fine course dinner at seven. A word-making contest from POST-CARD added playful fun and Edith Padden won with the most words.
Rev and Mrs Latz invite church members and worshippers to a reception next week. Wednesday afternoon two to five will welcome Sunday School and Junior League children and cradle roll babies. The aged unable to attend evening events are invited. Friday evening hosts adult members.
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In the last ten days thousands of dollars have flowed from farmers and their wives to local Austin merchants. The piece urges retailers to maintain full stock, fair prices, neat premises, and courteous service to keep patronage, warning that neglect leads to decay. It calls for improved roads and streets as urgent civic needs.
Emma Egtvet becomes bride of Louis K Hanson at L Egtvet home in Corning. Rev Jensen officiates before about fifty relatives. Attendant Laura Miller of Austin. Eddie Egtvet serves as best man. They plan to make Dannborg, North Dakota their home after a wedding supper.
People plan to bring birds early to lessen crowding at the secretary's desk. Exhibitors will place leg bands on their chickens before arrival, secured by the secretary. Attendees are expected to turnout for the show.
A literary youth proposes, but she declines saying rejection does not imply lack of merit. He interrupts, noting circumstances render an article unsuitable in the old story, as reported by the Washington Star.
C W Davidson, a longtime resident with Orient experience, gave a picture talk at the Austin Baptist church Friday evening. He guided the audience through Japan, Manchuria and Formosa, noting changes under Japanese rule and disputing the Yellow peril as a myth. The event benefited the local library and church.
The fifth annual Poultry Show begins Tuesday January 2 and runs four days at Hireh's auditorium. The event features a public ball on the evening of the 2nd. Superintendent P A Riley is confident of a strong display of fowls as J B Wood prepares, with prizes each evening for admissions holders.
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