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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary ad mentions Rollin H Skinner and GarTrue Ellis-Skinner with associated tin in Minnesota. Includes notice about 10 cent per line pricing and 2 1/2 cent per line for weekly society ads. Actual details incomplete but indicates a local newspaper classifieds section.
The new York mayor issues a direct edict to the board of Aldermen promising zero tolerance for blackmail and improper payments. He declares no citizen or city employee should pay for protection or favorable treatment and urges reports to the mayor for swift redress.
The weekly prayer movement, begun in London, now spans the globe with gospel meetings in North and South America, the British Isles, Europe, Africa, Asia, and distant islands. Focus centers on foreign missions and peace supplications, with African and Korean converts sometimes traveling hundreds of miles to attend, marking a significant epoch rather than a mere incident.
A complaining English observer questions England’s colonial trade report and notes Canada and Newfoundland rely on the United States for markets. Australia’s trade worries her and despite better communication and colonist offers, Canada struggles to attract settlers.
In Chicago, Rass Hirsch argued against relying on Jewish immigration to solve the Jewish problem, stating that escape from Russian oppression and American sweatshops does not equal redemption and that Palestine offers a greater solution.
A Los Angeles note observes that while stenpino telegrams without wires have been achieved, sending men into office by wireless methods is still far removed from practical use.
The Washington Star notes a large flow must subside before water can be turned on in the isthmian canal, delaying operation and prompting acknowledgement of gradual resumption.
A fragmented line from a newspaper page notes the audience will learn later whether the Ranama or the Nicaragua bill is before the people, signaling ongoing legislative ambiguity and public curiosity.
A reader-letter passage hints at ongoing business into the new year and asks readers where they will spend eternity. The author mocks rapid prophecies as a playful jab at sensational forecasts while promoting Austin's Pan Porlum for cleaning and pressing services.
The famed Big Shark and a county fair on wheels stop at the Great Western Depot for three days. Admission is ten cents with two cars showing California products and the enormous 36 foot, 10 000 pound shark plus live crocodiles and curiosities. Lecturers explain features as crowds visit and locals are urged to go early.
Leroy Glen Prosser returns to St Anthony Park Agricultural College after holidays with parents while Misa Flora Horn leads Recioé schools during breaks. George McGilvary visits South St Paul and Jamestown kin. A coal shortage affects Palmer Bros. Wedding of Edith Larrabee and William Carl Hulie draws town at New Year’s. Local visits, occupations, and moves noted.
A romantic comedy drama titled Heart and Sword opens at the Austin Opera House on January 11 with Mr. Walker Whiteside as Prince Victor and Miss Lelia Wolstan as Princess Sylvia. The production blends melodrama and comedy set in historic German principalities with a large company including Wm B. Mack Laurence Ewart William Clifford Frederick Geo. Arthur Miss Kate Benetean Miss Fior eves Gale and Miss Katherine Swifs.
Wm F Pick, visiting Wisconsin, is reported married. Arthur C Butterfield and Carrie Jewett wed at Lakefield on January 1 1902. John H Weidman and Louisa Strang married at St Paul Deo December 30 1901. Mr and Mrs John Hoy back from Moorhead and Red Wing. James Leslie Jr to Minneapolis. Sam W Clark erects a new wind mill. Wm H Palmer visits Grand Meadow and Hamilton. Louis Peterson moves back from Dexter into Joseph Henderson's house. Rev Elbert E Satterlee assists revival at Blooming Prairie. Union Temperance meeting scheduled at Baptist church Sunday evening. Laura A Requa returns to Austin Normal College Monday. Lilie and Fenn Rasmussen back to school in Owatonna. Miss Miy Dahle to Owatonne for Pillsbury Academy. Miss Mary Beltz returns to Winona Normal School. Barty Baldwin rents farm to Martin Stephenson. School opens Monday with fair attendance.
Miss Anna Meany resigns after six years at O L West's dry goods store in Austin. She will join Fred D Young's store in Minneapolis and will live with her sister Mrs Frank Callinan, carrying the goodwill of friends and colleagues.
The article records a series of social updates from Moscow and surrounding towns. It mentions a successful hunt fundraiser for the north Moscow boys, a planned dance at Moscow hall, and New Year visits among residents. Families such as Bell, McCormick, Dickman, Winzenberg, Bergstrom, and Lonergan are noted with greetings and visits.
Sutton notices a debating society event at the district 106 school house three miles west of Sutton on Friday January 10 1902 at 8 pm. An evening program includes an organized debate on whether city life is preferable to court life with named local debaters and a closing invitation from chairman F A Huruman.
The ceremony took place at Augustine's church on July 7 at 9 o'clock with Rev Deviia officiating. The couple received many presents at a reception at the bride's home. They plan a brief visit to St Paul before settling in Emrick, North Dakota.
Mr and Mrs Geo McGapin travel from Racine and Peasant Valley to attend the Woode Logan wedding in Stewartville on January 2. A reception at the bride’s home followed with the bride in white silk and brid robes, bridesmaids in white silk over pink, many gifts, and an evening of dancing and music. Guests extend wishes for happiness ahead.
ADAMS Mr J P Kebboh is on the sick list. Prof Mattson returned Saturday from Lake Ory. Mice Mary Walsh has returned to her home in Albert Lea. Francis Scanlon of Ramsey visiting relati es this week. Miss Kate Meehan entertained a large number of friends Saturday evening at her home south of town. Miss Meehan departed Monday for Winona to resume her school work. The New Years night dance was largely attended. Mrs Hubert Carey entertained a number of friends New Years afternoon at her home on North Fourth Street. Mrs J H Kebsbach will entertain the Willing Workers Wednesday afternoon January 8. Self-examination is the only true looking-glass. So Happy New Years to all. The boys who made good resolutions Saturday we trust God will help them keep their promises and when the year has ended He will say, Well done good and faithful servant.
Mrs S A Nolan dies at W A Nolan home with funeral at Congregational church on Wednesday. Mrs GF Barnard returns from Langdon ND. Chester Martin goes to LaCrosse for Business College. Peter Nelson of Adrian MN visits family. Giles Wille spends Sunday locally. Mrs Frank Wagoner hosts ladies for Mrs HA Philips. Philips heads to Sleepy Eye. Mabel Goodsell off to Hamline to teach. Hartzell Isham returns to Red Wing after visit with parents.
Locations in Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri on the Chicago Great Western Railway invite competent men with capital for all business branches. Special opportunities for creamery men and millers. good locations for general merchandise hardware harness hotel banks and stockbuyers. Correspondence sought. maps and Maple Leaflets available from W. J. Reed Industrial Agent 504 Endicott Building St. Paul Minn. March 81.
Effective January 1 1902 all trains of the Baltimore and Ohio Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Nickel Plate railways will use Grand Central Station Chicago. Patrons of the Chicago Great Western Railway traveling east via these lines will avoid transfers.
Light beakshma cockerels priced from 1 to 6 dollars. About 100 bushels of seed corn also for sale. Add re ss 30 12 Eupp mrra, R. R. 1, Austin.
Baltimore and Ohio Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Nickel Plate lines run to Grand Central Chicago. Chicago Great Western passengers heading east can avoid transfers when using these roads. February 28.
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