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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
10
The Albert Lea Tribune notes March averaged eight sunshine days with the rest cloudy or stormy. It reports a Monday morning fire in Albert Lea causing about 115000 dollars in damages. A city prominent man says his sons are taught to seek playmates from a better class than their own.
A postal card ad for the national Elks convention in Dallas Texas features a Texas steer and a caption Hello Bill I’m waiting for you with a full trough. The trough labeled Pure Artesian Water appears neglected. John L Gulden to represent the Austin Elks.
The Austin Township caucus is set for next Friday at 2 PM in the town hall. Mower county, with 13 votes, bases delegates on 1906 results. Minneapolis hosts the Republican delegate convention on April 16. Senator Campbell from this city to represent the First district. Second ward braces for an active election with A M Lewis Percy Bump and C M Emmons already in the field. Will Cutter is likely to be nominated by Socialists. John E Malloy gains support in the First ward for the campaign.
Notice for the City Convention of the Republican party of Austin Minnesota to nominate candidates for mayor alderman at large treasurer assessor and to elect ward officers and delegates. Primary elections to nominate ward officers and delegates held March 27 from 5 to 7 PM with ward representation listed as first ward ten delegates second ward thirteen third ward eight. Signed Thomas Riley S A Smith Charles Opie.
Nick Rothermel, arrested on a warrant sworn by P. K. Wilder, pleaded not guilty before Justice Fairbanks. Wilder seeks board and lodging payment. Rothermel denies. Judge Fined $25 and 30 days jail costs. Case appealed to July term with M. M. Guthrie and J. P. Mortenson as surety.
The first tally lists Miss Gertrude Gavin with 100 votes leading, followed by Miss Blanch Cambern with 50 and Mrs Wm Lambert with 4. Miss Rita Wall has 0 votes. Parties with bands must place ballots in local cigar and fruit stores now. contest closes May 2.
Rev. Payne narrated Beautiful Hawaii with vivid pictures of the islands. He highlighted discovery by Capt. Cook, Christian growth, education, white settlement, and island life from flowers to surf, riding, sugar making, and volcano views. He plans to speak on Yellowstone Park tonight.
The Catholic Order of Forresters held a social session Monday night at Woodman Hall with dancing provided by Mr. and Mrs. Tichy and Wm. Andrew. Refreshments were served and the event brought enjoyment to all attendees.
Mrs Effinger on Franklin street hosted a pleasant Monday event with Mrs Chestnut and Mrs Woodle. About thirty five ladies attended the 2:30 to 6 pm thimble party with a reading by Mrs Shaw and refreshments at 5:40. In the evening another group of thirty five enjoyed five hundred.
A Minneapolis gathering welcomed Mr. and Mrs. L N Mc Whorter with many Austin friends in attendance. Guests included A N Decker and C D Decker plus E B Crane, J M Hall, Emma Dunbar, Myra Maxwell, Cloe Teeter, Addie Teeter, Allie McIntyre, Laura Crane, May Detwiler and son. Visitors from Austin also joined: Mrs Julius Smith, Mrs Chester Decker, and Mr and Mrs Charles Sargent.
Sumner school teachers hosted a Monday evening gathering for former teachers. A fine lunch was served and a pleasant social evening followed, enjoyed by all attendees.
Public Ownership Socialist Party to nominate ward officers and elect delegates for the city convention. Nominating election will be held Monday March 28 1908 at ward designated locations and open 7 to 8 pm. First Ward 5 delegates Second Ward 6 Third Ward 4. W J Avery.
The Austin Township caucus will be held at the town hall on Friday afternoon March 6 1908 at 2 o'clock for business proper to the meeting. Per Order of Committee.
The Woodbury school house in District 13 Lyle township Mower county burned to the ground Monday night. The fire’s cause is unknown and the building was already a total loss. Insurance carried was 600 on the structure and 100 on the furniture. The nearby Minnekora school house was also destroyed in a June 1897 cyclone.
The Oakland village school ends five weeks of holiday Friday while Miss Dumphy plans a Preston stay. Mrs. Frank Morgan and children visit relatives in Austin. Cattle losses from lightning strike occur Saturday night. Church services scheduled at 2 p.m. A funeral in Hayward observes a grandson. Quarantine lifted from James Roulston home after scarlet fever siege. Nora Springs resident Gertie Shook visits aunt Mrs Wiseman as Rush City work plans continue.
At the Cosmo another good program is shown tonight with the familiar Monte Christo tale and the most exciting incidents. Also on the bill are The Clown Donkey a funny short, Heros of St Bernard a lively action picture, Living Arm Chair a comic, and an illustrated song I Couldn't Make a Hit with Molly.
E J Markham brought another car load of fine corn into Waltham on Saturday. Decker shipped a car load of cattle. Emil Kammer went to Lewiston on business. Mrs Dick Lewis returned from Rice Lake due to ill relatives, with Miss Houghtering. Lena Ziemer came home from Milwaukee for an indefinite stay. Chas Allen and wife visited from Brownsdale. Dick Lewis builds a new barn. A district 60 basket social raised nearly $22 at the schoolhouse. Julius Hendrickson returns to visit family. A Rock Dell Mini connection and a visiting brother-in-law to Hans Hanson noted. The Waltham creamery held its annual meeting. officers elected and finances reported healthy.
LANSING Miss Ford returned to Osage Iowa Tuesday. Mrs Eleanor Schisler of London visited at the parental home this week. Mr Shaddock of Waverly was a guest at the Markham home the first of the Miss Mary White spent a few days with her sister Mrs Cain of Austin. The OAK Society will be entertained by Miss Cora Bell Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ray Chaffee of Austin visited their parents Thursday. Mr and Mrs Salzgeber made a trip to Minneapolis Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Mrs Earl Carll returned to her home at Eagle Bend Minnesota Monday. Mrs HM MelIntyre was an Austin caller Wednesday. Mr and Mrs B Roe entertained at dinner Friday the families of H 8 Hammond and Art Hammond. The latter left for San Jose California Monday. Mrs Art Hammond went there in January and is well pleased with the country so they will probably make that their future home. Miss Dumphy went to Blooming Prairie Friday. Mr D H Johnson made a trip to Waltham Monday. Commissioner Christie was looking over bridges in our town Thursday. He plans to put in a cement bridge on the North road. Mr Anderson is the new clerk at McIntyre's. Miss Hester Hammond went to Varco Monday to spend a week. Mr Frank Snyder of Austin was a guest at Mrs White's Saturday. Mr and Mrs H Roe visited Mr and Mrs M Burton of Austin Saturday. Among the accidents of the past week are a sprained thumb Mrs Lyons, a lacerated hand Mrs E Lindsley and a bad gash on the head of Alfred Bacon.
Mrs Rettig left Thursday night for Erin Tenn to visit her sister. Harry Campbell Severson the seven month old grandson of Mr and Mrs E Severson died of whooping cough. Mrs H Berg returned from a visit with relatives in Hayward. The Overlie children have whooping cough. Carl Larson, son in law of G Monson, plans to go to Dakota this month for an auction on March 13. James Buchanan, George Dearmin and Clarence Hatch attended a dance in Albert Lea. Moscow Literary Club canceled a meeting due to thunderstorm. Ray Dearmin is moving to Two Harbors Mina. Farmers complain of many dogs harming stock and some calls to shoot them. Woodman dance in Oakland attended by locals. Basket social planned for March 13 in school district 95 Lugg school.
King Rex led a warm weather parade as 80 degree spring conditions greeted visitors returning from snowbound homes in the north. A night parade followed with twenty Proteus floats themed The Light of Asta and concluded with the Proteus ball at the French Opera House. The Italian cruiser Etruria docked to attend the celebration.
Judge Swan of the United States circuit court said he will dissolve the 1907 injunction that blocked Detroit from passing the Hally ordinance. He noted US courts cannot restrain legislative action but suggested the proposed franchise may not be valid after approval. The decree dissolving the injunction will be entered soon.
Rosenthal Bros Painters and Paper Hangers urges early notice for painting and paper hanging this spring with a first come, first served approach. The ad emphasizes quick response to secure work during the busy season.
The Austin Steam Laundry announces new steam cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing services for patrons. They guarantee good work and invite customers to try the enhanced offerings.
Washington March 3 Senator Allison was seventy nine years old Monday and received greetings from colleagues. Tuesday he completed his thirty fifth year in the senate, a record. He has served in congress forty three years.
Salt Lake City dispatch reports Captain Amundsen intends a purely scientific voyage lasting about five years to drift from the Pacific to the Atlantic via the Polar channel. He aims to study ice drift, ocean currents, deep sea soundings, and meteorology with most of his old crew aboard a vessel larger than the Gjoa. The North Pole is not the objective.
An odd exchange unfolds as a tenant accuses the landlord of bed usage while the landlord defends the mattress purpose. The scene suggests a dispute or comic moment over room readiness in a modest lodging setting.
Mrs Puffer notes the pipe turning brown and discolored and replies she applied a coat of white enamel to it to restore its looks.
Nassau William Senior, the English political economist, was a frequent guest of Lord Lansdowne. While Tom Moore sang, Senior quietly wrote, unbothered by the music and urged to continue by a polite guest.
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