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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
2
The Comical Cooks plan a progressive sleigh ride this evening starting around 5 30 with refreshments at six different homes. Stops include Kaufmann Belden Crane French Austin and Stimson. Specials on ladies Petticoats underwear and blankets with good toweling at low prices.
An article explains that for valve-related heart disease proper exercise strengthens the heart, balancing increased effort with medical supervision. It notes the heart’s need to build strength to compensate for valve defects and cautions against overexertion to avoid harmful strain. It also recounts a humorous anecdote about lapsus linguae at a dinner.
John H Skinner and Gertrude Ellis Skinner listed as editors associate editor. Notice shows Aust in Minnesota post office entry as second class mail matter. Rates for daily issue in 1902 listed with options for one year three months and per week service dated Wednesday December 31 1902.
The adjourned term of district court will open next Monday afternoon. No grand jury, but last September term’s petit juries will be on duty. Main case State vs Frank W Bell for man slaughter of N S Green at Elkton on Sept 4. Numerous cases against C G W Railway Co for street conversion. Several over to adjourned term. most court cases not requiring juries.
Duluth report states Chief George W. Sutton of Superior Wis was removed by the police and fire commission after three hours of deliberation. He was found guilty of attempting to bribe Commissioner Sidney Riches, using threatening language toward Attorney George C. Cooper, and employing indecent language. He packed his belongings and left headquarters. the department had no chief.
Judge J B Anderson of the federal court decreed in the Central Trust company of New York against the Chicago and Southeastern Midland railway case that master in chancery Edward Daniels must sell the defendant's property to satisfy a mortgage and debts. The Chicago and Southeastern was bought by the Big Four months ago and is being rebuilt.
Beaumont Texas December 31 Outside of the Hogg interests it is understood the man who will profit most from the Hoge Swayne oil property sale to Standard Oil is former United States Senator Charles M Towne of Minnesota.Hogg got Towne interested in Beaumont oil fields and Towne is now a millionaire. Hogg is worth several millions.
Valparaiso Ind Dec 31 Judge William Talcott longtime editor of the Porter County Vidette has died at eighty three. He led the paper for fifty years and once prepared a 4000 word funeral sermon that was printed and shared with friends.
A fragment from a poem titled In Fossil Town depicts two figures pulling against each other with stubborn wills while others imitate on varying lines. The result remains that the old town stood stock still.
A large Concord audience gathered in Concord hall for a sociable Tuesday evening honoring Rev. Anderson for his work with the Sunday school. Recitation and song combined with good spirit made the event pleasant and memorable.
The North Dakota Educational Association opened its first session in Fargo with record attendance. Special department sessions occurred in the forenoon and papers were read. President Hicks, superintendent of schools in Dickey county and head of the Ellendale manual training school, spoke on its benefits for common schools.
New Orleans reports that the Frisco system will push a Minneapolis St Paul trunk line into New Orleans within a year if city concessions are granted. Frisco officials note preparations include buying three miles of terminal property valued at about 1 million dollars.
St Paul reports Rev Dr George H Bridgman says Hamline's board has secured a permanent endowment of 250000 dollars. The funds were raised over three years, largely from Minnesota friends, placing the college among the nation's endowed institutions. A separate Columbus incident notes Quint, a sixteen year old Italian, convicted of first degree murder for the killing of Virgil Blake, with no mercy recommendation and an upcoming electric chair sentence.
Charles Wessel aged sixty five collapsed and died of apoplexy on a crowded elevated railroad car in New York City. Wessel was a well known metallurgist and prominent figure in his field.
Philadelphia conference among anthracite operators and lawyers arranged the owners side for the strike dispute to be presented when the commission meets next Tuesday. Key participants include Simon P. Wolverton James H. Torrey and Samuel Dickson with Judge Hand stressing proof there is no blacklist or discrimination against union men.
In Canton Ohio on New Years Eve Miss Mary Barber eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Barber married Major Ralph Hartsell at the Saxton homestead once linked to the McKinleys Mrs McKinley attended the ceremony officiated by Rev O B Milligan Miss Barber a White House favorite was closely connected to the McKinleys and cabinet circles with gifts from cabinet families noted.
Telegrams from Tangier report the sultan's forces have abandoned the Raseme fortress near Fez. The pretender is negotiating with nearby tribes to aid his advance toward Fez.
Colorado Springs December 31 Judge Orr of the county court admitted the will of the late W S Stratton to probate over the protest of contestant Harry Stratton The contestants offered no evidence and gave notice of appeal to the district court
The board of Northern Securities re-elects officers and executive committee. Jerome W. Eagiert appointed U S consular agent for Madras Indiana to Madras India. The total weight earned by ic 4 so Sault canals for the second year was 25 56114 tons American 1964 figures. German naval budget for 1903 plans new ships including battleships armored cruiser two small cruisers and five torpedo boats. Lanyon of Mineral Point Wis died in Joplin Mo aged fifty. Government buys four more buffalo from private Idaho herd for Yellowstone stocking the herd now forty five in park.
Minneapolis wheat prices show May futures 80, No 1 hard at 76 percent, No 2 Northern 73 and 74 percent, with 0.1 cent per bushel variation noted. Markets track Ta 75 and 7314c figures as base indicators.
A short dialogue scene set among plants at the conservatory. One character asks to tell a secret and suggests moving away from a rubber plant to speak privately, inviting the other to share the news under the rose.
A Washington Times quip notes a domestic clash over Browning admiration. One spouse extols Browning while the other retorts that Browning is dead, highlighting playful literary feuds within a household.
From Duluth Pec. 20 report shows cash prices for grain and flax. No. 1 hard 74. No. 1 Northern 73 3 4 c. No. 2 Northern 71 5 4 c. No. 3 spring 66 1 2 c. Nearby arrivals list No. 1 hard 75 c. No. 1 Northern 74 c. Dec 73 3 4 c May 76 c. Flax cash 1.19.
In a Philadelphia Record fragment Miss Caustique questions whether women’s wrongs are addressed and comments on interest in woman's rights. The excerpt hints at feminist themes and social debate in the era.
St Paul stock yards report cattle prices with choice butcher steers at 5.00 to 6.90 and cows at 3.25 to 4.00. Veals 2.00 to 5.00. Hogs ranged 5.90 to 46.39. Sheep 3.5 to 24.50. Prices shown for good to choice grades.
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports varied steers and heifers with values from 1.25 to 6.50 for different grades. Texas steers reach up to 6.70 while lambs and sheep range from 4.16 to 5.00 and hogs around 6.20 to 6.50 depending on weight and quality.
A Chicago News aphorism argues that restraint prevents spoiling children, suggesting moderation in discipline rather than excessive use of the rod. It frames parental guidance as wiser when applied with balance.
The remark notes how personal mistakes fade from memory when no one else is aware. It reflects on privacy and self-awareness, suggesting that secrecy alters the perceived seriousness of errors. The quote implies that public accountability depends on shared acknowledgment.
On Tuesday evening December 30 a select party of young people visited the Woodland Fruit Farm the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Barnitz. Music and a fine lunch added to a pleasant evening with rooms decorated in evergreen and holly as guests departed satisfied with the enjoyable entertainment.
The article examines how flags flown at half mast signal a death or presidential proclamation, noting that flag policy on the Capitol and building care lies largely with the executive and appropriations committees. It discusses limits of presidential power over Congress and how officials have historically followed proclamations.
Thumb nail pictures from centuries past travel to China and Japan. Artists grow their left thumb nails to extreme lengths then pare them to a fine point to ink with vermilion or sky blue. Masters add bold touches, creating life size or sweeping sketches, mounted and rolled like scrolls.
An old belief warned heart disease sufferers of constant peril but recent guidance suggests hill climbing or stair mounting can strengthen the heart. The text reflects evolving views on activity for cardiac patients and the risks of inactivity.
Brown one chopped onion in butter then mix with four cupfuls of cold boiled rice and one cupful of breadcrumbs moistened in milk. Season with sage or parsley. Add half a pound sausage meat or chopped salt pork and salt and pepper to taste.
Dialogues reveal Wabash saying Gotrox’s attire looks shabby. Monroe notes Gotrox fears customers will mistake him for a clerk, underscoring pride and class tensions.
A Washington Star snippet features Mr Bliggins dismissing philosophers as pretenders who enjoy hardship, declaring he has no use for them. The quip frames philosophy in a lighthearted skepticism about solace in difficulty.
Armory Hall hosts the 7th annual New Years Eve ball by Hose Company No. 1 with Tichy’s Orchestra. Everyone invited to ring out the old and ring in the new under committee orders.
In Mower County Minnesota special term December 23 1902 the court orders that Fad ward H Fi ward petitioning for administration of Mary F Fi ward deceased be heard January 17 1903 at 3 pm in the Austin probate office. He is husband and seeks appointment of Edward H Fi ward. Notice to heirs and interested parties via three weekly publications in the Austin Daily Herald.
The C M and St P Railway offers excursion tickets to stations within 200 miles at one third fare for round trips. Tickets available December 24 25 and 31 1902 and January 1 1903 with return by January 20 1903. W Sacre agent.
Travel to California via the Chicago Great Western Ry with a choice of three through tourist cars. Inquire at any Great Western agent for full particulars.
Chicago Great Western Railway promotes through tourist sleeping cars to California with low rates. Travel accessible via any Great Western agent or J P Fimer G P A Chicago Illinois. Names listed include Nathan Banfield Arron Torrens Ethel Wold Floy Edson Myrtle Edson Fred Snyder and Carl Baut ver noted as University visitors returning home.
Notice promotes superb new train service to Mt Louis and Kansas City over the Iowa Central Railroad. Rates and information available from A B Cutts G P A Minneapolis. see advertisement elsewhere in this paper.
A Pullman tourist sleeping car operates between Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe via Austin Calmar Monticello Marion and Kansas City leaving the twin cities every Tuesday morning and arriving in Los Angeles Saturday morning. Double berth rate is six dollars with tickets and berth reservations available from any ticket agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry.
Through route options to California via the Chicago Great Western Railway are offered. Competitive through tourist cars in three services via different paths are available, with agents of the Great Western ready to provide details.
The Chicago Great Western Railway advertises three through tourist cars with different routes promising fast travel and comfort. A booklet about these options is available upon request.
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