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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
2
An afternoon bulletin from the City of Acestia outlines subscription rates by mail or carrier. The notice lists SKINNER ULMER as associated exhibitors and mentions official pager duties and office hours.
Second Ward tickets are proposed with C M Emmons and Percy Bump, and First Ward candidates Joseph Keenan and C F Stillman are praised. In 1907 Austin recorded 20 fires with $3,833.64 in losses and $26,800 in insured value. A birthday party for Ellis drew twenty guests at Evergreen Farm. Police will pursue Friday night fracas and Underberger must attend court. Community sports interest grows with calls for indoor and outdoor teams this season.
Tickets sell quickly as Austin residents anticipate a Methodist church banquet praised as second to none. A post banquet program features an address on Lincoln by Dr Morrell of St Paul People's Church. Morrell, a versatile, well-traveled preacher, recently delivered a Lincoln speech in Minneapolis.
The County board approves a contract with the Hennipin Bridge Company to build seven bridges in the county this summer. Bridges will feature concrete abutments wings steel piers enclosed in concrete. Roadways will be concrete with an 8 inch gravel road bed and a carrying capacity of 2000 pounds per lineal foot.
The Cosmo presents a varied lineup including If Wm Penn came to Life a comic look at Philadelphia’s improvements Pleasant Thoughts a married couple’s antics A Poor Childs Xmas a rich boy brightens a poor girl Caught in a Trap a humorous title and A Sticky Bike a very funny cartoon Loving any old time an illustrated song features.
Hormel Packing announces new season expansion including a separate office building to free space for shipping, a new ice house the size of the 1967 one, extra cooling rooms, a tank house and a barn. A cattle killing building may also be constructed.
Mr Osgood draws a crowded audience with a sermon on the question Pilate asked What shall I do with Jesus The talk traces the crucifixion and its aftermath noting Jewish history and urging acceptance of Jesus as the only hope of eternal life He promises a follow up on The Five Kingdoms with a chart illustration
Mrs E W Groesbeck left Saturday with Mr Groesbeck to join at Eagle Grove after visits to Des Moines Fort Dodge Omaha and Sioux City They plan to open a new house in Eagle Grove and then move to Austin Mr F A Murphy takes Eagle Grove Cosmo management from Chicago He is an electrician inventor and vaudeville performer accompanies wife who sang in Madison Square Theatre and Cole Castle Chicago They promise better shows and entertainment value for money.
The Elks lodge committee in charge of the banquet and program for the seventh anniversary reports all arrangements complete for tomorrow night. The menu includes escalloped oysters hot roast beef mashed potatoes baked beans dill pickles olives celery bunch onions radishes fruit salad doughnuts imperial cheese coffee with Angora goat's milk and fresh snared shiners and stone rollers.
Mrs. C. D. Allen formerly of Spring Valley and Austin died yesterday in Port Angeles Washington. relatives in Austin recall she visited here often and had many friends who will regret the news.
The meeting location for the Brotherhood of electrical workers and the GIA has moved from Engineers Hall to German Hall on Bridge Street by order of the committee.
A Sunday Christian Brotherhood gathering led by Rev. Knopf drew good attendance. He spoke on The President's Message to Congress, praising Roosevelt's Christian principles and courage. Mrs. C. A. Hegge sang Lead Kindly Light, several people responded, and four came forward at the close. Next Sunday Frank Kingsley of Spring Valley will lead.
Miss Blanche Newman entertained numerous friends at a Leap Year party Saturday night. The group enjoyed a buggy ride to about 10:30 then moved to Miss Newman's Lincoln Street home for supper. After social time the couples were escorted home, and all reported a fine evening with Miss Newman praised as a splendid hostess.
We express our thanks for kindnesses shown during our bereavement. Every flower and word of sympathy was appreciated and will be remembered. Special thanks to the G. A. R. circle from S. Fecelierd and family.
The Art and Travel club, four years old, reorganizes with officers Mrs W P Miner as president Mrs Oscar Peck secretary Mrs Herbert Warfield treasurer and Mrs W S Plummer correspondent. Work for the coming year shifts to literary lines.
After acquiring the North Star Dairy, C. B. Dibble pledges to attract patrons and ensure fair and honest service for customers as the new management takes over.
A brief quoted exchange from the Houston Post questions how a man copes after marrying a widow to share her grief. He admits he is sorrier now for the deceased husband’s death than she is, presenting a stark, darkly ironic view on consolation.
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