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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
2
Readers ponder a long-ago tree cut down and whether the stump or hatchet survive. The piece muses on the cherry tree legend, the missing hatchet, and whether the spirit of the tree lingers, while noting state names and the approach of spring.
The State Treasurer, C., estimates that after selling all lands and timber and collecting royalties, the general school fund could reach about $1,000,000 while the university fund may total between $10,000,000 and $15,000.
H. C. Waldecker, back from Freeport Illinois, reports a fierce blizzard that dumped chunks of soggy snow through midwinter. Locomotives were buried up to their smoke stacks, a sight only witnesses could truly grasp.
Railroad crews report record snowfall with three Milwaukee passenger trains and one dead engine stranded west of Chicago and four Great Western passenger trains plus three dead engines stuck on the Chicago to Twin Cities route. Officials say the storms crippleed service for hours. Passengers endured long delays as crews worked to free engines and restore schedules.
The piece notes hard times for laborers in 19th century trades. It paints plumbers, paper hangers, bakers, policemen, shoemakers, clock makers and a wash woman striving to cope with economic pressures. The satire highlights unreliable timekeeping and systemic pressure on workers.
The Argonaut reports a Sunday school talk where a minister asks children about a life guiding force. He ponders what continually throbbed in their lives, unseen yet present day and night. A child finally answers with a humorously practical cue: the gas meter.
Yercy Bump found the flag at the G A R hall upside down and corrected it. Postmaster Simmons raised the flag and alerted the Herato to inspect. A misprint showed 4 as 46 in a Sears & Robuck tag and George Anderson planned to bring the flag home for repair.
The passage links Washington and his hatchet to Carrie Nation and her hatchet. It recalls the cherry tree and the Cherry sisters with notes on one dying and the other retiring after mortgage payoff. It tangentially mentions assessors and Parke, then shifts to parks and a food commission on egg sales.
An Oman traveler rides a chair seated on shoulders of men along a Mexican route. Women express fear of crowded male cars while the spinning trolley draws wary admiration. Some hire human porters for trips when coach fare is unaffordable.
Private E. T. Cressey of the Second Minnesota recounts the Chickamauga fight with moving pictures and maps. He recalls Lincoln, Union leaders, bugle calls, home memories, and cheers for Old Glory as Civil War scenes unfold, highlighting a northern victory and Providence shaping history.
Rose Creek Minnesota February 20 1908 a mother writes to the Herald defending her family against Henry P Alwelling who alleged a child was mistreated in Rose Creek She states her child was in bed at 8 pm and not punished and that the sounds were cats not a sobbing child She asks publication in the interest of justice and to rebut the insinuations.
The Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. W. E. Sloane's home Friday afternoon. Officers elected include President Mrs. Sloane, Vice President Mrs. Rice, Secretary Mrs. Adams, Treasurer Miss Lang. A musical program followed with solos by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Scott and duets by Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Sloane. Plans were made for the annual Presbyterian banquet during next Thursday's church business meeting.
The Spring Valley bowling team defeated Austin Allies Friday at the Palace with a 2197 to 2223 series. Erdman led with a 1744 single and high average while Austin faded in the final game. A return match with Albert Lea is set for Tuesday, then Spring Valley plays Wednesday, with Rochester games planned soon.
The electric light over Maurek's hall lit a largely attended social event Friday night. The Kelly and Cady harp orchestra from Mason City provided music as dancers enjoyed waltzes, schottisches and two-steps. Moonlight waltz lit by a stage headlight preceded a fine supper at Harrington hotel. Committee members J. M. Plum D. J. Dineen and F. A. Monty earned credit for the evening.
Mrs F E Knopf and Mrs M H Vosburgh hosted a Friday evening party at the Manse for about thirty young people. The Ziv Zag club inspired the event with guests dressed as book titles such as Bertha Rutherford as the cook book Ray Peterson as Five Little Peppers Helen Baird as Helen's Babies and Everett Banfield as Mill on the Floss Local phrenology expert H C Waldecker examined heads before refreshments near midnight.
Mrs. A W Wright and Mrs. F E Daigneau hosted the Birthday Club at A W Wright's West Water Street home Friday evening. A large attendance enjoyed a 7 o'clock chicken pie dinner with miniature hatchet favors bearing a patriotic motto. Couples for supper paired by state trivia questions, followed by a pleasant social hour.
The death of Mrs Hamilton occurred Tuesday afternoon February 1 1908 at St Lukes hospital in St Paul where she had been since January 1. Born December 1862 in York Minnesota she married R Hamilton at 18. Survived by one son Claire Hamilton an aged mother three brothers and four sisters. Remains taken to Lime Springs Iowa for burial with Austin relatives.
Joel Heatwold plans to issue a statement on his gubernatorial bid on the Republican state ticket. Politicians show interest in his stance while County Attorney H J Richardson of Rochester may challenge Congressman Tawney in the Republican primaries. No new municipal candidates are named, though dark horses may emerge later.
Mrs N F Earl will lead the Vesper service at the Y W C A rooms Sunday afternoon at 3 30.
A quotation defines a financier as one who can make the government sit up and take notice when affairs go wrong, contrasting with ordinary businessmen and highlighting the power of capital in national concerns as cited by the Washington Star.
Miss Floy Bradley was surprised by about thirty friends at the Moreland home as she ends a three month college stint and heads home to Jamestown North Dakota to teach this spring. The evening featured games music and songs followed by a late supper. The hosts Misses Frances and Ina Moreland were praised as royal entertainers.
About 125 people attended the Friday evening event hosted by the church youth. A short program featured piano solo by Florence Weidt, vocal solo by Abigail Lutz, violin solo by Miss Edson, and reading by Camilla Franklin. Refreshments of mush and milk were served and the proceeds totaled around $10 to $12.
Official notice requests sealed bids to supply 3600 feet of 24 inch sewer pipe for delivery June 1 1908 in Austin Minnesota. Bids due 4 pm Friday March 6 with 5 percent certified check and bond. City reserves the right to reject all bids. Austin Feb 14 1902 T M Foster City Recorder.
A fragmented market note lists veal and lamb prices from 30 to 425 with fat lambs and fat veal quotations. Cattle and cows with heifers show wide ranges and terms like fat cattle and fat veal appear alongside various figures.
A column from Hallock Enterprise notes that while women face scrutiny for their methods, men also exhibit odd ways of not doing things, prompting readers to reflect on male behavior.
Mr and Mrs P H Friend held a bridge whist party Friday evening with twenty four guests. A luncheon followed at midnight with perfect appointments. Favors featured tin to honor the tin wedding anniversary.
The Y.G. L. L. club girls held a party at Mrs. Ed Harris home honoring Mrs. Harris and Miss Minnie Mott. Mrs. Harris received a fine hand painted china plate and Miss Mott a set of shirt waist pins. Refreshments were served and the event was reported as a pleasant evening.
Mrs. and Mrs. S. W. Kaufman entertain a company of friends at a Friday evening dinner party at their home on Alleghany street.
Mr and Mrs L D Baird entertain a small company at a six o'clock dinner this evening, hosting friends and neighbors in their home.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Keenan invite a group of friends to their West Bridge home for an evening of whist entertainment.
The Monday Evening Whist and Ladies Whist Clubs host a Washington Birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Snere on Monday evening.
Incomplete text fragment shows a monetary reference of 1.00 and scattered letters. No clear event, location, or names emerge to establish a full news item or actionable notice.
A collage of snips quotes from Louisville Courier Journal and Philadelphia Press on realism and perception. Jokes about a housemaid misfiring, an adage from Zimmerman, and a reunion with Dunkey highlight aging, memory, and vanity through brief, witty exchanges.
Rochford area classified notices advertise a resident seeking pity over selling his home and relocating to California. Listings include a sixteen room rooming house on East Bridge Street with hot water heat and a sacrifice sale of a good house barn and three Lansing lots. Also offered are rentals of farms houses flats rooms and a store building.
The page advertises a cream separator in good condition at a low price and invites buyers to inspect. It also lists a seven room house with cellar and lot in a good location. A harness shop in a good town is offered cheap, plus a 160 acre farm with a new barn valued at $1000 and priced at 45 dollars per acre.
Local electrician advertises wiring services at 124 West Mill Street. Offers electrical work, supplies, lamps, dry cells, and door bells.
Austin Lodge No. 414 B. C. E. holds meetings on the second and fourth evenings at the Elk’s hall. J. Solon Wood serves as Pxalted Ruler.
Physician and surgeon listing for office in Hirsh Block, Austin, Michigan. Provides location reference and professional services offered by a local medical practitioner.
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