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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
2
Advertisement fragment listing John H Skinner Ed and Ganatru de Ellis-Skinner associated entries. Contains scattered postal and rate text, newspaper ad layout notes, and pricing figures such as 5.20. Mentions Weekly Herald style and readership lines.
A reflective piece urges cultivating a strong memory for forgetting. Let go of slights gossip and humilations and forgive only half-heartedly. Do good and forget it as the vast task is to avoid dwelling on past deeds and battles.
The President again supports an appeal by Schley to overturn Secretary Long’s action and the court of inquiry’s majority judgment. The new appeal reportedly adds facts with significant bearing on the dispute, though public sentiment favors ending the matter.
The Younger Brothers applied to the state Board of Pardons seeking full pardon and release to Missouri. They argue prison terms failed to teach work and perseverance, having quit jobs for trivial reasons. They plead for a warm climate, suggesting Minnesota did not suit their needs or acclimate them.
A compact survey notes how writers like Zola Cooper Byron Gautier Balzac Milton and Sardou favored unusual rituals while drafting. Zola preferred daylight with candles, Cooper chewed gum drops, Byron stocked truffles, Gautier burned incense, Balzac wore a monk hood, Milton a woolen cloak and Sardou a black silk skull cap.
Mr Wooly, after a global tour for temperance, returns convinced the movement is strongest in the United States, though he remains hopeful about worldwide progress.
The imperial court reentered Pekin marking a moment of restored balance as a grand and costly oriental ceremony unfolded with pomp and pageantry fitting a world spotlight.
A preacher urges listeners to consider eternal fate as the year closes and invites them to use Austin's Pan Porium for anticipatory cleaning and repair services, framing the business as part of daily life beyond the year’s end.
A fierce dust storm sweeps through the area with winds blowing furiously, leaving readers wondering if the gusts truly matter in the moment. The scene captures the raw force of nature and the unsettled atmosphere it creates.
The Red Men lodge announces a Dog feast masquerade ball at Armory Hall on January 29 with a 2 p m street parade the same day inviting community members to attend the social event and parade in downtown.
At a Tuesday night meeting the Lincoln building principal position was filled by Susiel Moe succeeding Felsted who resigned to work elsewhere.
The Picnic club surprised Mrs. Weisel on Water Street Tuesday evening with a six o'clock dinner. The group did not forget any item from the picnic menu and presented two gold candle sticks as a birthday gift, leaving Mrs. Weisel happily surprised.
The Court of Honor installed their officers Tuesday evening in the Elks hall. Mr. Kessler was installing officer and Mrs. Shaw acted as grand marshall. Mrs. Why, Walter West and Will Newman furnished music and everybody danced. About forty couples were present. Excellent refreshments were served and a general good time enjoyed.
A Tuesday afternoon reception at the R E Shepherd residence on Chatham Street drew many local socialites. Mesdames Shepherd and Daigneau hosted with Mrs. Somerville assisting, the decorated room featuring smilax and roses. About two hundred invitations were issued and guests were received in hourly groups from 2 to 6.
The club dance at the Armory followed the informal gathering at the Music Hall. Tichys Orchestra provided excellent music for which it is famous, and many attendees stayed on to finish the evening at the Armory.
A water gusher bursts from the ground on Bronson’s farm near Franklin LaCrosse flooding many fields. The artesian well sends water thirty feet high and the community tries to halt the flow by rolling a two ton boulder into the cavity.
King Oscar of Sweden and Norway was surprised by his accession and initially lacked riding skill. By age 40 he began seven years of daily riding practice, becoming an expert horseman with notable endurance. Endurance and strength derive from Golden Grain Belt beer, advertised as a healthful family beverage. O J Weisel in Austin supplies it through dealers or direct.
The Mrebsots' Association met Tuesday to urge the State Board of Control to visit Austin see the city site for the State School for Girls and assess Austin's proposal. A banquet at the Fox Hotel was planned for members and their ladies that same evening.
The Minnesota Historical Society will hold its annual meeting in the Capitol Building St Paul on Monday evening January 13 1902. Public addresses begin at eight in the Senate Chamber. The library at the capitol dates to 1849 and houses about 69735 titles.
A digest of transfers showing partial interests and full conveyances among numerous individuals and families. Notable entries include C A Newman to Jas Hacmac, 1328 a in sw 19 108 17. Geo H Wood et al to [ra Williams] lot 3 block 2 Dexter. Nels K Dahle to M and P Kertz. Liza Chase and husband to Lilian Watts. and multiple other property deals with varied fractional interests and sums up to thousands of dollars.
G E Huntoon visits parents in Elgin Minnesota while L Matson calls on friends in town. Mrs J Palmer leaves for LeRoy with Mre W A Buck visiting. Jo Vermilye Jr heads to Minneapolis for an indeterminate stay. Mrs Hartwell returns from Austin. Avery and Dave Vermilya resume studies at the State University in Minneapolis. Fred Medhery and Roy Hopkins pursue school work in Iowa. A Sheridan candy pull enjoyed by local youths. Guy Hopkins takes a hardware job in Minot North Dakota.
The Chicago Great Western Railway unveils three through tourist cars weekly to California via Santa Fe central route on Thursday, Katy southern route through Texas to Mexico, and Rock Island northern route through Colorado's Grand Canyon by day. Information and booklets available from any CGW agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
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 in Chicago. Patrons of the Chicago Great Western Railway traveling east via these lines will avoid transfers.
Leave orders for Ruchford Hack and Express at Gleason Jewelry store 810 Main St or by phone 94. He specializes in passenger trains and Express maker transfers baggage.
Tickets to almost all US points offered by the Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesdays of January and February. Fare is one way plus 2.00 for round trip good for return within 21 days from sale. For details contact a CGW agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Ill. Febigé.
For sale light Brahma cockerels priced from 1.00 to 6.00. Also about 100 bushels of seed corn. Address 80 12 Bupp Smitra R 1 Austin BR. 1. Local farm listing with poultry and grain offering for purchase.
Trains from Baltimore and Ohio Lake Shore Michigan Southern and Nickel Plate railways use Grand Central Station in Chicago. Chicago Great Western Railway passengers heading east can avoid transfers via these roads. February 28.
The Hereford bull Perfection sold for 9000 dollars Monday at Uasion Stock yards in Chicago. It marks the highest price ever paid in America for a Hereford and the top price in recent years for a bull or cow of any breed. Mrs. Alfred Au of LaCrosse is entertained at the cottage home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry West. Mrs. Ferguson and daughter Helen Pettengil are visiting Austin relatives.
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