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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
6
The Albert Lea Tribune notes strange circumstances around Monday morning fire with damages listed at 115000. A prominent city man comments on his boys growing up with high standards, choosing friends among better peers.
A postal card ad promotes the national Elks convention in Dallas Texas. It features a line of Elks entering the city gate and a foreground Texas steer saying Hello Bill I am waiting for you with a full trough. The trough is labeled Pure Artesian Water and appears neglected. John L Gulden will represent the Austin Elks.
The Austin Township caucus is set for next Friday at two at the town hall. Mower county holds 13 Republican votes based on 1906 results for the top six candidates. Delegates are allocated one per 200 votes with five at large per county.
The City Convention of the Republican party of Austin Minnesota will meet at the City Recorder's office in the Court House on March 27, 1908 at 8 p.m. to nominate candidates for Mayor Alderman at Large Treasurer and Assessor. Primary elections to nominating ward officers and elect delegates will be held at designated ward sites from 5 to 7 p.m. each ward has specified delegate counts. Signed Thomas Riley S A Smith Charles Opie.
Nick Rothermel arrested Monday on a warrant by P. K. Wilder appeared in Justice Court before Fairbanks and pled not guilty. Wilder claims due for board and lodging. Rothermel denies. County Attorney Wright prosecuted. M. M. Guthrie defended. Justice Fairbanks fined $25 plus 30 days in jail and the case was appealed to the July term with Guthrie and J. P. Mortenson as surety.
Result shows Miss Gertrude Gavin and Miss Blanch Cambern in early tally. 50 Mee Wes Lansbert and tmleee BReeeee are listed as candidates. Parties holding banners must place them in ballot boxes at cigar and fruit stores immediately. Contest closes May 2.
Rev. Payne's Monday talk at the Congregational church featured colorful Hawaiian slides. The speaker praised the islands, Hawaii history, Christianity, education, and native life, with scenes of sugar making and volcanoes drawing keen interest. he announced a Yellowstone Park talk tonight.
The Woodbury district 13 school house in Lyle township Mower county burned to the ground Monday night. The cause is unknown and the building could not be saved. Total loss with 600 dollars insured on the structure and 100 on the furniture, a comparatively new building. The cyclone of June 1897 had destroyed Woodbury and Minneoroka schools nearby.
The Catholic Order of Forresters held a social Monday night at Woodman Hall with dancing by music from Mr and Mrs Tichy and Wm Andrew. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the evening.
The village school closes Friday for five weeks of vacation with Miss Dumphy heading to Preston. Joseph Bennett loses five head of cattle to lightning Saturday night. The Presbyterian church holds 2 p m services and Sunday school. Mrs. Fuller Mann and Lucile visit Jordon Mann and Mrs. Rettig. Mrs. Severson attends grandson's funeral in Hayward. A three week scarlet fever siege ends at James Roulston home. Gertie Shook visits aunt Mrs. Walter Wiseman. they plan to move to Rush City for work at a creamery.
Mrs John Effinger and two cohostesses hosted a Monday gathering at Mrs Effinger’s Franklin street home. From 2:30 to 6 guests enjoyed a thimble party with about thirty five present and readings by Mrs O W Shaw. Five Hundred cards followed a 5:40 refreshment break with another group of about thirty five.
The Cosmo presents another strong program with the tale of Monte Christo as the feature. Also shown are The Clown Donkey a very funny short, Heroes of St Bernard an action filled picture, Living Arm Chair a comic, and an illustrated song I Couldn't Make a Hit with Molly.
A群 Austin residents surprised Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Mc Whorter with a Minneapolis gathering. Attendees included A. N. Decker and C. D. Decker families, E. B. Crane, J. M. Hall, Emma Dunbar, Myra Maxwell, Cloe Teeter, Addie Teeter, Allie McIntyre, Laura Crane, May Detwiler and son. Also visiting Minneapolis were Mrs. Julius Smith, Mrs. Chester Decker, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sargent.
Sumner school teachers entertained all former teachers Monday evening with a fine lunch and a pleasant social gathering.
Public Ownership Socialist party to nominate ward officers and elect delegates for city convention. Voting on Monday March 23, 1908 from 7 to 8 pm at ward-designated places. Delegates allotted: First Ward five, Second Ward six, Third Ward four. W. J. Avery.
E J Markham brought another carload of fine corn into Waltham on Saturday. Decker shipped out a carload of cattle. Emil Kammer left for Lewiston on business. Mrs Dick Lewis returned from Rice Lake 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 basket social at Dist No 60 school raised nearly 22 dollars. Julius Hendrickson, homesteaded at Crosby, visits. Hans Hanson hosts a brother in law from Rock Del Mini. Waltham creamery held its annual meeting with officers elected and strong finances.
Lansing Miss Ford returned to Osage Iowa Tuesday. Eleanor Schisler of London visited this week. Shaddock of Waverly stayed with the Markham home. Mary White spent days with sister Cain of Austin. OAK Society to be entertained by Cora Bell Thursday. Ray and Mrs Chaffee of Austin visited parents Thursday. Salzgeber couple traveled to Minneapolis. Mrs Earl Carll returned to Eagle Bend Minnesota. H M McIntyre an Austin caller. H B Roe hosted dinners for Hammond families. Art Hammond left for San Jose California. Art Hammond’s wife may join him there. Dumphy went to Blooming Prairie. D H Johnson visited Waltherm. Commissioner Christie eyed bridges. plans a cement North road bridge. Anderson named new clerk at McIntyre’s. Hester Hammond went to Varco for a week. Frank Smyder of Austin visited White’s. H B Roe and Burton of Austin visitors. Casualties: sprained thumb Lyons, lacerated hand Lindsley, gash on Alfred Bacon’s head.
Mrs Rettig left Thursday night for Erin Tenn to visit sister Mrs Minnie Jasperson. Harry Campbell Severson, seven and a half months, died of whooping cough last Sunday. son of S Severson station agent at Hayward. Ole Overlie children have whooping cough. Carl Larson plans Dakota trip and March auction. Several locals attend Hewitt Hall dance in Albert Lea. No Moscow Literary Club meeting due to thunderstorm. Ray Dearmin to move to Two Harbors Mina. Farmers complain of dogs injuring stock. advise shooting dogs. Woodman dance in Oakland reported as excellent. Basket social planned March 18 in Lugg school district 95.
King Rex arrives amid first real 1908 summer weather in New Orleans, as Krewe of Proteus unveils twenty floats for a night parade themed The sight of Asta. The Proteus ball follows at the French Opera House with attendees including the Italian cruiser Etruria.
Judge Swan in the United States circuit court said he will dissolve the injunction restraining Detroit's common council from passing the Hally ordinance. He noted that federal courts cannot restrain legislative action and suggested the proposed franchise may be invalid after approval. The decree dissolving the injunction will be entered soon.
The Austin Township caucus will convene at the town hall on Friday afternoon March 6 1908 at 2 o clock for business proper to come before the meeting. Per Order of Committee.
Busy spring season near. First come first served for painting and paper hanging. Rosenthal Bros. Painters and Paper Hangers seek customers now.
To the patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry the shop announces a new steam cleaning and ironing service with guarantees of good work.
Washington March 3 Senator Allison turned seventy nine on Monday and was greeted by colleagues. On Tuesday he completed his thirty fifth year in the senate a record in length of service. He has served in Congress forty three years.
Captain Amundsen, famed for rediscovering the Northwest Passage, announces a five year purely scientific expedition. He will build a smaller vessel than the Gjoa to drift from the Pacific to the Atlantic via the Polar channel, studying ocean currents ice movements and meteorology, not pursuing the North Pole itself.
In a terse exchange the renter accuses the bed of being slept in while the landlord retorts that its function is simply to be used. The dialog captures a humorous tension over a questionable sleeping arrangement.
In a humorous exchange Mrs Puffer explains she noticed the meerschaum pipe turning brown and discolored and applied a coat of white enamel. The dialogue frames a domestic remedy and its effect on a valued smoking item.
Nassau William Senior, frequent guest of Lord Lansdowne, writes abstractedly at Lansdowne House as Tom Moore sings. When asked if he is fond of music, he answers no but adds that the singing does not disturb him and to go on.
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