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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
2
Local Potpourri Headlines and Weather Note
The item notes cooler weather ahead ending a warm spell that ruined sleighing. Editors complain of heavy Herald advertising and suggest self discipline before New Year. A citizen proposes the county jail prisoners clear snow around the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
City Engineer Vacancy Likely To Remain Open This Winter
Several applications already filed for the city engineer post. The council may not fill the vacancy before spring due to reduced winter work for the department.
Weathered sleighing prompts plea for snow
The sleighing has been excellent for about three weeks but is wearing thin and may shift to wheels if snow does not arrive soon. In rural areas sleighing remains good.
Sumner School Piano Fund Seeks Boost After Lurgy
The Sumner piano fund has $107 in the bank and will gain $3 in interest next month. An entertainment event similar to last year's auditorium show could provide a new piano for Sumner School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Sumner School
Edward McNamara Confession About Fathers Murder
Edward McNamara said in his confession that he killed his father at Grafton after learning the old man planned to remarry. He claimed his dead mother and three siblings had worked for the property and he would not let another woman enjoy what they earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McNamara
Grafton
Tawney Tariff Reformer Gains Ground With Reform Flair
The Review of Reviews plans a special piece on tariff revision by Congressman James A. Tawney. Opponents cite his standpatism, but the article will note Tawney’s shift to tariff reform and his effort to win back supporters he once alienated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review of Reviews
James A. Tawney
Tawney
Slaughter of Perch Draws Council Protest
The Cedar waters yield thousands of small perch with about five thousand caught Sunday. The finder notes the practice risks future fishing and calls it unsporting. A limit of twenty five fish per person exists by law. Also, Messrs Dalager Hak & Dinsmore sought a permit to block part of Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Dalager
Hak & Dinsmore
Council
Builders keep street open during city project
While constructing, builders avoided blocking the full thoroughfare. They removed two existing structures and placed handling in the street without fully obstructing the sidewalk or endangering pedestrians. The public was minimally disturbed, a contrast to prior projects.
Lincoln Birthday Observation Plan by G A R Leaders
Commander Heiseker says McIntyre Post G A R will help arrange a Lincoln's birthday city observance on Feb 12. Comrade John Barnes recalls Lincoln pausing during a Washington visit to comfort a poor woman and give her money after learning her husband was dead, a memory he never forgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiseker
McIntyre
Lincoln
John Barnes
Barnes
Washington
War Department
Salesmen Gather for Shedd and Wright Company Event
The Shedd and Wright sales force over sixty five nationwide gathered in the city for a two day session reviewing the factory and the new line for next year. Eighteen salesmen attended a five course dinner at H. M. Brown’s home with a long table, carna tions and holly decor. Mrs Brown and the Misses Florence Huser, Florence Drummond, Ula Terry, Nettie Jahren and Irene Moody assisted in serving. Toasts and discussions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shedd & Wright Company
United States
H. M. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Florence Huser
Florence Drummond
Ula Terry
Nettie Jahren
Irene Moody
Xmas Weather and Local Visits in Waltham
In Waltham and nearby, Christmas plans unfold as residents note mild holiday weather. Mr John G Handke ran a business in Austin on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Myron Beltz visited from Mason City to spend Christmas with Mrs BM Carll. A school entertainment drew a fine crowd. Henry Schiller and family drove to Hayfield. Kuehenbecker Bros. will start a sawmill on the F W Kimball farm this week. Mr and Mrs A A Mershing travel to Waterville for Christmas with kin. August Laack and J Condo hosts visited. W H Williams of the Minneapolis Tribune was in town Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Beltz
Mason City
BM Carll
Henry Schiller
Hayfield
L Carson
Sarah Wynn
London
Chas Butts
Delia Monahan
Boulton
Nonahan
James Magee
John Magee
Ethel Trowbridge
True Trowbridge
Helen Moshier
Henry Moshier
Joseph Boulton
Clarissa Boulton
Joe Magee
Elsie Machacek
May
Lester Monahan
Dexter residents join Christmas activities and visits
Dexter red Medbery of Fessenden N D spent the past week with friends and relatives here. Mrs C V Miller and daughter Frances visited in Austin with Mr and Mrs Beek man. Albert T Peterson, a Jacobson teacher, was in town. Miss Nettie Watson returned from Christmas in Lansing and Paul Revere Pierce resumed studies in Austin. Leo Williams, formerly of Dexter, visits Ira Williams in Menominee Wisconsin. John Shoot went to Austin for business. A Norweg ian Lutheran church social and program entertained a large crowd with a Christmas tree donated by Mr and Mrs Knute Starks. T W Riley visited Prof A J Harpman in Austin. Missina Prickett vacationing with Grand Meadow hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere Pierce
Austin
Leo Williams
Menominee
Wisconsin
Ira Williams
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Knute Starks
Earthquake Toll in Italy Rises to 60 000 75 000
Special to the Herald from Rome reports Sicily and three southern provinces suffer massive losses. Deaths estimated between 60 000 and 75 000 with twenty one towns largely destroyed. Messina reports about 12 000 dead. fire followed the quake. Reggio also ruined with heavy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Italy
Reggio
Messing
Miozota society aids Cedar City cemetery fund drive
Large turnout at the Miozota society auxiliary meeting on Winona street last Tuesday raised 6.65 bringing yearly cemetery improvements to about 65 dollars. First year of effort ends February with members pleased by results and plans for continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miozota Society
Cedar City Cemetery Association
Will Padelford
Winona Street
Agnes Devorak
Our-Pie Ready Mix Promises Easy Home Pies
Lemon chocolate custard are the three varieties of Our-Pie preparation. Each package follows Pure Food Laws and contains the proper proportions for immediate use. No experienced cook needed to make good pies. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Poultry Wanted by Loomis Brothers in Austin Minnesota
Loomis Brothers of Austin Minnesota seek poultry at C G W depot on Wednesday December 30. Prices offered include spring chickens at 84 cents a dozen? (text garbled) and other helper lines indicate varying per unit payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis Brothers Austin, Minn
Osc Oro
House and three lots for sale cheap near Lindale
Painter J. L. Cooley offers a house and out-buildings with three lots for sale cheap if sold at once. Located at 65 7th Street near Lindale. Contact Cooley for viewing and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Cooley
7Th St
Lindale
County Board Meeting Set for Jan 5 1909 in Austin Courthouse
The County Board of Mower County will hold a regular meeting in the County Auditor's office at the Court House in Austin Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon January 5 1909 at three o'clock. George Robertson County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Austin
Minn
George Robertson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. Endorsed by Walren Kinnan & Marvin, Toledo druggists, with a 75 cent price per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walren, Kinnan & Marvin
Local Guests and Holiday Visits Reported Around Town
A series of holiday visits and returns are noted. Arthur Dahle and family stay with his parents. John Sorns of Wisconsin visits Will and Tom Lorne. Laura Gransee returns from Minneapolis. several residents travel for Christmas or stay temporarily. Notable names include B E Baldwin, Lee Thatcher, AH Smith, Mrs Vespers, Carl Gransee, Claude Dickens, Vaughn and Mabel Johnson, Dell Blanchard, Max Braun, Phil White, Mrs Morgan, Mrs Onstegard, Marjorie Sodergren, Amanda and Helen Sodergren, James Leslie, F L Hills, Clara and May Kettig, and Lloyd Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dahle
Carpio, N D
Mr Dahle
T K Dahle
John Sorns
Wisconsin
Will
Tom Lorne
Vaughn
Mabel Johnson
Dell Blanchard
Dakota
Max Braun
Phil White
Lansing
Mrs Morgan
Son Jay
Lyle
For SALE A Thoroughbred Holstein Bull Advertised
A Holstein bull of thoroughbred quality offered for sale. Inquiries directed to A V Ellis. Also listed is Ben Davis One Dollar Buse and McBride The Greer as contacts or sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Ellis
Ben Davis
McBride
The
Greer
New York Cheese McBRIDE and The Grocer Collide in Cheery Ad
A quirky item notes New York Cheese McBRIDE and The Grocer promoting Turkish baths with a playful line promising patrons become regulars after one visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McBride
Probate notice in Minnesota for Arthur Cole estate
Special term in Mower County Minnesota December 14 1908 grants letters testamentary to Ida M Cole. Creditors must present claims by March 16 1909 at 10 am in Austin with three months allowed. claims not proven or presented will be barred. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Austin Daily Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Minnesota
Mower
Arthur Cole
Ida M. Cole
Court House
Austin
Sai
Austin Daily Herald
Said County
J. M. Greenman
A. W. Wincut
Local Goods and Services Bulletin Across Regions
Cut rates on household goods to the Pacific coast and other points. Superior service at reduced rates. Boyd Transfer Co in Minneapolis offers moving options. W. W. Ranney provides fire and tornado insurance and surety bonds. Eclipse Lumber Co supplies coal wood lime cement plaster timber. Boiled Cider McBride THE GROGER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Boyd ‘Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Eclipse Lumber Co
Notice for Bids for County Physician and Surgery
Sealed bids are invited by the Mower County Board for medical services including operations to care for poor and dependent residents. The territory covers Austin City and townships, Lyle, Marshall, Nevada, Windom, Rose Creek and Lansing. Bids due January 2, 1909. bidder to enter contract. Austin Auditor and Clerk notes seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Minnesota
Austin
Lyle
Marshall
Nevada
Windom
Rose Creek
Lansing
George Robertson
Misses Kenevan and Adams Return from Sherburn at Christmas
Misses Theresa Kenevan and Nellie Adams have returned from Sherburn where they spent Christmas at the P. J. Fogarty home. New top New Orleans Molasses McBRIDE, THE GROCER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Kenevan
Nellie Adams
Sherburn
P. J. Fogarty
New
World Stars to Meet in Pittsburg Track and Field Meet
prominent athletes including Martin Sheridan Melvin Sheppard Eddie Cook Harry Porter and Bobby Cloughan will compete at the Exposition rink meet in Pittsburg with many national names. The program features a fifteen mile marathon and a review of amateur status follows a recent Athletic Union registration committee investigation into expenses and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
U Ser
Martin Sheridan
Melvin Sheppard
Eddie Cook
Sheridan
Harry A. Porter
London
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Bobby Cloughan
Claud Allen
New York
Harry Hillman
Branham
Moore
Princeton
Agamne
Melvin W. Sheppard
Checon
Harry F. Porter
Georhag
F. C. Bellers
New Yor
James J. Lee
Boston Athletic
The
Athletic Union
West Side Y. MC
Buffalo
Porter
Sheppard
Pon
Huffalo
A Postal Deficit Debate in Detroit
In a humorous quip from the Detroit Free Press a reader asks what a postal deficit means and is told it refers to items a mother forgets to put on a postal card. The exchange evokes domestic shorthand about mail and memory in a light civic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Sleepless Night Burdened by Medical Bills
Fragmentary dialogue reveals insomnia tied to debt to a doctor, with references to owing money and inability to sleep due to stress and looming bills. The text hints at a personal financial dispute affecting health.
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Gertrude Ellis-Skinner
Waltham
John G Handke
Kuehenbecker Bros
F W Kimball
A A Mershing
Waterville
August Laack
J Condo
W H Williams
Minneapolis Tribune
la Valliere
Schlouders Tuan
Austin, Minn
Dexter
Red Medbery
Fessenden
N. D
C V Miller
Frances
Beekman
Albert T Peterson
Jacobson
Nettie]Watson
John
T W Riley
Prof A J Harpman
Missina Prickett
Mr and Mrs Probst
Grand Meadow
the Herald
Rome
Esti
Cedar City
Myrtle Wynn
Will Wynn
Mary Monahan
Herman Chandler
Will Dunn
Cecil Christman
C L Carson
Floy McKee
LeRoy
George and
Orville Boulton
BROW
Siatle
Laura Gransee
Minneapolis
E Baldwin
Lee Thatcher
Here
AH Smith
St Paul
D L Tanners
Wildman
Judd Thompson
Vespers and Son
Burnett, Wis
E P Merrills
Carl Gransee
Iowa
Claude Dickens
Henderson
May Onstegard
Marjorie Sodergren
Spring Grove
Amanda and
Helen Sodergren
Andrew Olson
James Leslie
F L Hills
Clara
May Kettig
Lloyd Bacon
Excelsior
Adiet Nthe
Resul's
Schwan
Mhyers
Herald Office
Heute
L. F. Torsleff
Geo. Studer
Freeborn St
Evergreen Farm
Northwestern
S. L. Young
Timothy Day
William P. Johnson R
Bridge
St. Paul Sts
Oakland
State
Legal Publication
H. Jacobs
West College
Thomas McFarlane
Greenwich Street
Harry Gilmore
Interstate
Lansing Avenue
W. W. Ranney
Callum W. W. Ranney
Groger
Hamlin
HUB
Turkeys
Hormel
Cash
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