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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
4
Paris report claims the Rockefeller family seeks a commission to supply gas to Paris. La Liberte rails against the move as dangerous to national production and a boost to American imperial aims, arguing the Rockefellers would avoid French coal and threaten foreign industry.
T J James of Fairfield Iowa travels via New Orleans to the Isle of Pines near Cuba to organize extensive colonization by farmers from Iowa Illinois and other western states. A large Iowa land company has acquired acreage there and Spirit Lake families already settled report favorable letters home. James aims to prepare lands to receive emigrants and speed ongoing settlement.
Ninety two survivors arrive from Eureka on the Pomona as crews recount 42 lost from the Walla Walla with 9 known dead 13 missing passengers and 20 crew. The French bark Max blamed for collision arrives in San Francisco in tow with damage severe and no ability to aid.
In Fargo North Dakota on January 6 Rt Rev Cameron Mann D D formerly of Kansas City was formally welcomed as bishop of the missionary district of North Dakota at Gethsemane cathedral. The keys were delivered to him and he led the communion service and sermon praising his predecessor Bishop Edsall while drawing a large crowd and positive impressions.
A head-on crash between two Southern Railway freight trains near Rex Georgia 14 miles from Atlanta results in three crew members killed Engineer Wallace Flagman Harris and Fireman Prather. Engineer Whitleigh and Fireman Hicks are injured. The wreck caused derailment and fire with trains meeting on a sharp curve due to signals being disregarded.
County Attorney Olney has had Andrew Bronstad, editor of the Appleton Tribune, arrested on a charge of criminal libel. The action stems from Olney’s own arraignment on a larceny case.
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In San Antonio Texas during the last two months more than 100 horses and milch cows have been killed to spare them from starvation. Owners, mostly from poorer classes, cannot afford feed amid the grass shortages and high food prices.
Winter tourist rates to the Carolinas Georgia and Florida are offered via the Iowa Central Route with chaircar and Pullman service on connections to Southern routes highlighted as a major feature. For details and illustrated booklets contact Iowa Central Agents or Geo. Batty G P TA Marshalltown Iowa.
The American Missionary Association calls Congregational churches to observe Sunday February 9 as a Lincoln memorial day. The appeal targets churches Sabbath schools and Endeavor societies to emphasize Christian patriotism and Lincoln’s birthday on February 12.
Winter tourista can avail themselves of low round trip rates to California and Pacific Coast points now in effect via the Central Route. A four day California trip from St. Paul Mason City Cedar Rapids Peoria and Intermediate stations via the Iowa Central and Southern Route is highlighted. Pullman Tourist Car service has been inaugurated for the season enhancing traveler comfort. for details contact Iowa Central agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Red Cross pile cure and fistula treatment pamphlet advertised with a free book on piles sent to any address. Rea Bros. & Co. Department X Minneapolis Minnesota.
Advert shows a dieting and cure book mailed free from Rea Bros & Co of Minneapolis Minnesota. Claims include relief from biliousness constipation and dyspepsia with a sample book sent on request. Date February 1905.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a rate of 30 per mile to all stations on the line from soon Cit to Fort Dodge. J. P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago Ill, notes the Through Tourist Car for California runs every Thursday via the CGW and Santa Fe route to Los Angeles. New vestibuled Pullman Tourist Cars are furnished and personally conducted west of Kansas City. For rates and berths, apply to J. P. Elmer, GPA 46.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a weekly choice of three through tourist cars on varying routes. For booklet or information contact any CGW agent or J Palmer General Passenger Agent Chicago.
Reports from Constantinople say brigands holding Miss Stone are being hunted by residents in Turkish territory. A deadly feud among captors’ leaders is rumored as some band members desert for Bulgaria. The American legation has no confirmation of Miss Stone’s release and no recent news from Sofia. Minneapolis wheat prices follow on the local market with May at 79 3 4 and July at 80 1 2 cents.
Sioux City Iowa January 4 cattle prices listed with ranges for beeves cows bulls mixed stockers and feeders yearlings and calves. Hogs quoted at 5.80 to 6.50 per hundredweight.
Wheat and flax prices listed for Duluth with cash and arriving futures. No. 1 hard wheat at 79 and three quarters cents, No. 1 Northern 16 and three quarters cents, No. 2 Northern 74 and three quarters cents, No. 3 spring 71 and three quarters cents. Flax cash at 31.63. To arrive prices: No. 1 hard 79 and a quarter, No. 1 Northern 76 and three quarters, May 2044.
Jan 4 market summary with cattle prices for fancy butcher steers and cows, veals, feeders, and stockers. Hogs quoted at 5.50 to 6.50. Shoe and lamb values listed from 3.50 to 5. Pr values reflect January pricing and market range.
Chicago market notes show cattle prices across grades from poor to medium and Texas steers ranging from about 2.00 to 5.25 per hundredweight. Hogs move between 5.90 and 6.70 with bulk sales around 6.10 to 6.45. Sheep and lamb values listed from 3.50 to 5.00 for lambs and 4.25 to 5.00 for good to best sheep.
Chicago commodities listing shows Wheat prices for January 79 cents May 83 and July 82. Corn January 64 4 cents May 67 4 and July 66 4 cents Sept 65 4. Oats January 45 45 cents May 46 46 cents July 40 and Sept 33 1/2 cents. Pork January 16.95 May 17.16 July 17.87. Flax cash Western 1.65 Southwestern 1.60 May 1.60. Butter creams 15 24 cents dairies 14 20c. Eggs 24 2 1/2 cents. Chickens 19 cents.
Thetext lists church events at a northwest corner location with pastor Rev B H. Sabbath School chess class. Christian Endeavor service and prayer circle. ladies' aid and missionary society meetings. Golden Link gathering. and church session on the last Monday of each month.
At 107 St Paul Street pastor residence note Sunday Preaching at 10 20 am Sunday School Junior BY PA YPSECE with weekly sessions Thursday Prayer Meeting Teachers Meeting Seventh based service Weanneets Friday Prayer m meeting Ladies Aid second Friday 2 pm Woman's Mission first Wednesday 300 pm Farther Lights third Wednesday evening Standing Committee second Monday 30 pm Deacons fourth Monday 7 30 pm in Pastor's Study.
Services of Specie Interest held Sundays at 10 30 am 2 pm 6 30 pm and 7 3 pm at Corner St Paul and Mill Streets. Seats free and strangers special invited.
Preaching at 10 30 am with Sunday School Epworth League and C Meeting on Sunday Prayer service Thursay evening at the corner of St Paul and Maple Streets.
Rev John Treloar pastor presiding at Corner Maple and Chatham Streets church with services on Lord's Day at 10 28 am Bible School and 12 00 m evening preaching. Officials listed include H N Lane church clerk James Snyder treasurer Fred Gadd superintendent Mrs Myra Hobson president Ladies Aid and Mrs Lens Treloar auxiliary president of C W M with James Snyder noted as auxiliary president.
Sunday Holy Communion morning service at 9 00. Sunday School and Bible Class in the forenoon. Evening Service at 7 30. St Celia Guild meets Tuesday. Ladies Guild meets Thursday. Evening service and choir rehearsal Saturday evening.
Societies page lists Cedar Camp No 206 BA N A meeting schedule on 24th and 4th Mondays in Woodman. Officers include Oracle Dr Fannie Felster Vice Oracle Mrs Mattie Fairbanks Recorder Anna Bo Koble Receiver Mrs Clara Wils Chancellor Mrs Elizabeth Correll Past Oracle Mrs Etta Ward Marshall Mredulia Peterson Inner Sentinel Mrs Dora Furtney Outer Sentinel Miss Alice Rose Managers H G Waldecker Mrs Mary Ockels Mrs Kate Beiseker Physician Dr Hf Peirson.
Meets 24 and 4th Wednesdays at Elkshall. Lady Commander Mrs Fiora Cota Lieut Commander Mrs Ellie Williams Past Commander Mrs Spencer Barr Record Keeper Mrs Terry Finance Keeper Dr Fannie Peister Chaplain Mrs Sarah Uecker Mistress at Arms Petty Inside Guard Mrs Zender Pickett Mrs Crandall Manager Mrs Barr.
Regular communications of Fidelity Lodge 39 of A Fy and A are held in Masonic hall Austin Minnesota on the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month. Officers listed include Oracle Beatrice Foster Vice Oracle Itta Hommel Recorder Louise Brenan Receiver Frances Hice Chancellor Lizzie Stearns Marshall Ethel Stearns Inner Sentinel Tillie Stevens Outer Sentinel Anna Wright and Parke Goodwin secretary.
Royal Arch Chapter No 14 holds stated communications in the Masonic hall, AustinMinn on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. R L Johnson MEH P Parke Good wins. Secretary.
Austin Council No 58 holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 8 pm in Woodman hall. Visiting neighbors welcome. Scribe T H Pridhavy Good Samaritan J 8 k Sco vell Fin.
Post hall hosts regular GAR meetings on the first and third Saturdays each month. John Robertson Commander invites visiting comrades to attend and participate in the fraternal sessions.
Austin Lodge No 82 A U W meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at the new Ellis hall on Main street. John Rustad MW and OH Harris Recorder.
Von Dusko Camp M W A No 243 meets each Wednesday evening at their hall on North Main Street Ed Loucks VC and H Sterling Clerk announce the regular gathering for members and guests with address details for attendance.
St Bernard Commandery No 13 meets first Monday evening each month at Masonic Hall. Geof Bliss KC Parke d wins is recorder.
The Tourist Sleeping car departs Tuesday mornings via Chicago Great Western Railway for daylight views of Calivornita Grand Canyon of Colorado. For berth reservations contact any Great Western Agent or J. Elmer G P A Chicago.
Austin Lodge No 55 of the Knights of Pythias meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings each month. Officers listed include C C F Cook and W J Urbatch with meeting details 5 eee wel and 6 and 8.
Rev H Barth residence 403 Ash Street announces services every Sunday from 10:80 to 11:30 with Sunday School 11:80 to 12:30. Services held at Seven Day Adventist Church on Car Kenwood Ave and College St.
Austin Lodge No 414 BPO Elks invites visiting Elks to join the second and fourth Friday meetings at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Exalted Ruler A8 Campbell and Secretary SS Washourn sign the notices.
The notice lists the first and 34th Tuesday meetings in Eikshall with officers including Worthy Chancellor F I Crane Vice Chancellor Mrs Emily Earl Past Chancellor Mrs Green Recorder Mrs Sarah Foster Treasurer Chas Bush Chaplain Mrs Beatty Conductor Miss Inez Prouty Watchman Mr Maxin Guard Mr Malstrom and Managers Thos Beatty Edson Asset t and M Burton
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