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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
6
In Villa Garcia, Jose Garcia, a hide merchant, fought police when armed officers attempted arrest. He wounded a policeman with a sword, then barricaded himself, fatally injuring three officers and escaping through a rear entrance. He remains at large.
Eli Cameron and Widward Dupee were arrested at Point au Fair on the New York side of Lake Champlain for the killing of Sophia Manning of the Rouses Point family. Authorities allege Manning tried to mediate a quarrel in which the prisoners participated and that alcohol was poured on her body and the corpse set alight to conceal the crime.
In Springfield Illinois on January 9 Mrs J King and her daughter Miss Katherine King of Niles Michigan took perpetual vows before Vicar General Ickey at the Ursuline convent. The widow followed her daughter two years ago seeking closeness and both women embraced religious life together.
London dispatch reports Colonel Sir Thomas and a diplomatic party will inspect disputed territory, detailing likely boundary observations and potential implications for negotiations.
A reader from Hagerman Washington County Florida reports five years of female weakness improved after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The testimony claims a successful birth of a ten pound son on January 31 1898 and describes a gift offer for Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser with free 1008 pages and binding options.
Florida trips headline low round trip winter rates via the Iowa Central Route to the South. Travelers to the Carolinas Georgia and Florida are urged to use the Iowa Central Route with chaircar and Pullman service linked to Southern connections. For full details and illustrated booklets contact Iowa Central Agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and TA Marshalltown Iowa.
Wehanda staff GTang Mmesis have been authorized to proceed to South America to inspect the disputed territory between Chile and Argentina on behalf of the 1898 arbitration tribunal. The aim is to facilitate the tribunal's decision in the matter.
The House was presented with a bill by Mr. Watson of Indiana to create a fifth assistant postmaster general in charge of the free delivery system for rural and city routes, with a salary set at 4000 dollars per year.
Charles Olmsted of Nebraska is elected coadjutor to Bishop John J. Spalding of Colorado at the Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Convention in Denver. Several other candidates were considered and multiple ballots were conducted.
Telegraphic notices report Mr and Mrs Rudyard Kipling arriving in Cape Town on Wednesday. Mrs Roxie Johnson and her two children died in a house fire near Viands North Carolina. The French marine minister formed a commission on crimping reports in Portland. Emperor William plans to send Baron von Loen to the U.S. to study agriculture. Secretary Root sent Congress many cablegrams from mercantile associations urging tariff reductions on Cuban imports.
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Sunday activities include Sunday School at 10 30 am and preaching at Oakland location. Prayer meetings and teachers meeting listed with various dates. Ladies Ald meeting second Friday at 2 pm Woman's Mission Meeting first Wednesday at 3 pm. Farther Lights meeting third Wednesday evening. Standing Committee meets second Monday at 7 pm. Deacons meet in Pastor's Study fourth Monday at 7 30 pm.
The United States consul at Palermo reports his official seal has been forged and is held by an unknown party. Investigations link the seals to fraudulent invoices and bills of lading for Italian goods sold to New Orleans and New York merchants, with nondelivery of the goods.
Wichita on January 9 reports 40 million bushels of wheat in surrounding counties idle. Farmers refuse to sell at any price now, aiming to hold until prospects of a better crop emerge. Mills across Southern Kansas are idle as offers of 77 cents fail.
Paris reports the French government is informing the Washington government about France's plan to compel Venezuela to pay French claims. The démarche seeks to gauge U S reactions in the event of coercion.
Minneapolis market notes show cash wheat at 79 5/8 cents. May futures at 80 5/8, July at 81 1/8 cents. Track No. 1 hard 81 1/8, No. 1 Northern 79 1/2, No. 2 Northern 78 5/8 cents.
Winter travelers can secure round trip rates to California and Pacific Coast points through the Iowa Central Route. A four day California trip from St. Paul via Mason City Hedrick Peoria and intermediate points is highlighted. The Pullman Tourist Car service is renewed for the season, improving comfort for travelers. For details contact Iowa Central agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
Rea Bros & Co of Minneapolis advertise a free sample treatment for piles and fistulas, plus a book on piles and a diet guide mailed to any address. Cascarine is promoted for biliousness constipation and dyspepsia at 50 cents, with February 1905 dating.
The Chicago Great Western Railway sets a rate of 80 per mile for all stations on the line from Fort Dodge to Ceron City. The Through Tourist Car to California runs every Thursday via CGW and Santa Fe to Los Angeles with vestibuled Pullman cars and personal conductors west of Kansas City. Apply to J Palmer GPA for rates and berth reservations.
Sioux City Iowa January 8 cattle beeves range four to five seventy five dollars cows bulls and mixed stockers and feeders yearlings and calves priced from two fifty to four fifteen hogs quoted five eighty to six twenty five per hundredweight percentage figures not provided in the fragment.
Wheat cash and futures listed with No 1 hard at 81c and No 1 Northern at 78c. No 2 Northern 75c and No 3 spring 73c. To Arrive prices show No 1 hard 81c and No 1 Northern 78c and May at 84c. Flax cash at $1.69.
Cattle o Fancy butcher steers 5.50 to 6.10, cows and heifers 4.25 to 4.75, veals 4.25 to 5.00, feeders 3.25 to 4.00. Hogs 5.25 to 6.05. Sheep 3.50 to 4.15, lambs 4.60 to 5.25.
Chicago January 8 cattle market ranges include good to prime cattle 6.50 to 7.50, stockers and feeders 2.25 to 4.75, cows and heifers 1.25 to 5.50, Texas steers 3.25 to 5.25. Hogs show mixed to choice heavy 6.25 to 6.50, bulk 6.00 to 6.30. Sheep price for good to choice lambs 3.50 to 5.85.
Special Interest services at 10 30 am 12 m 6 30 and 7 30 pm every Sunday. The pews are free and strangers are invited.
Corner St Paul and Maple Streets hosts preaching at 10 30 am. Sunday School at 20 with Epworth League 6 30 pm. Class Meeting at 10 00 am and prayer service Thursday evening chaired by Pastor J M Brown.
Rev John Treloar, pastor at Corner Maple and Chatham Streets, conducts services each Lord's Day at 10 30 am with evening preaching. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 pm. Church officers include H N Lane chair, James Snyder clerk, Fred Gadd treasurer, Myra Hobson Bible school superintendent, Mrs James Snyder president Ladies Aid, Lena Treloar president Auxiliary of WBM.
Sunday services listed for LE Corner Water and St. Paul Streets include Holy Communion Morning Service at 10:30, Sunday School and Bible Class, Evening Bible Class at noon, and Evening Service at 7:30 or 8:00 pm by season. Guilds and rehearsals noted with times and days for St Cecelia and Ladies Guild events.
Societies Cedar Camp No 206 RB N A holds meetings on the second and fourth Mondays in Woodmanhall Oracle with Dr Fannie Feister as Vice Oracle and a lineup of officers including Mrs Mattie Fairbanks Recorder Anna HL Robie Receiver Mrs Clara Wills Chancellor Mra Elizabeth Correll Past Oracle Mrs Etta Ward Marshall Mrs Julia Peterson Inner Sentinel Mrs Dora Furtney Outer Sentinel Miss Alice Rose and Managers H G Waldecker Mrs or Nockels Mrs Kate Belseker. Dr H Peirson is the physician.
The report lists officers for a local lodge meeting at St Elks Hall including Lady Commander Mrs Flora Cota Lieutenant Commander Mrs Effle Williams Past Lady Commander Mrs Spencer Barr Record Keeper Mrs Terry Finance Keeper Dr Fannie Feister Chaplain Mrs Sarah Becker Mistress at Arms Mrs Petty Inside Guard Mrs Zender Pickett Mrs Crandall Manager Mrs Barr
Oracle Mrs Beatrice Foster presides with Vice Oracle Mrs Pitta Hommel Past Oracle Mrs Sprague Recorder Louise Brenan Receiver Frances Rice Chancellor Mrs Lizzie Stearns Marshal Miss Ethel Stearns Inner Sentinel Mrs Tillie Stevens Outer Sentinel Mrs Anna Wright cancellation Wm Stearns Mrs Bennett and Mrs Hudson join in the draft list of officers for the Tuesday gatherings at Woodman hall.
Fidelity Lodge No 39 of A F and A M meets in the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the first and third Wednesday evenings each month. Worshipful Master H Anderson presides with Parke Goodwin serving as Secretary.
The Royal Arch Chapter No 14 holds stated communications at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. R L Johnson MEH P. Parke Good is the secretary.
Austin Council No. 58 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 8 p.m. in Woodman hall. Visiting neighbors welcome. T. H. Pridham, Good Samaritan, J.8 Sco vell, Fin. Scribe.
McIntyre Post No 66 GAR announces regular meetings on the first and third Saturday evenings each month. Commander John Robertson invites visiting comrades to attend.
Austin lodge No 82 A O U W convenes on the second and fourth Thursdays at Ellis hall on Main street. John Rustad MW and OH Harris Recorder note the regular meeting schedule and venue details.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers three through tourist cars weekly by different routes. For booklet or information contact any Chicago Great Western Agent or J P Palmer General Passenger Agent Chicago Ml.
The Tourist Sleeping car runs every Tuesday morning via Chicago Great Western Railway offering daylight views of the Grand Canyon of Colorado. For berths and reservations contact any Great Western agent or J. P Elmer G P A Chicago.
A brief notice states the Von Dusko Camp M. W A No 243 meets Wednesday evening at their hall on North Main Street Ed Loucks VC EH Sterling Clerk attend.
St Bernard Commandery and Austin Lodge details show meeting evenings on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Visiting Knights are welcomed. officers listed include W Bliss E C Parke and C C F Cook with WJ Urbatch as K o ar.
Rev H Barth residence 408 Ash Street services every Sunday at 10 30 to 11 30 Sunday School 11580 to 12 30 head in the Seven Days Adventist Church Car Kenwood Ave and College St
Austin Lodge No 414 BPO Elks meets on the second and fourth Fridays at the new Elks hall on Main St. Visiting Elks are invited. Exalted Ruler A. L Campbell and Secretary SS Washourn sign the notice.
The text lists officers and officers and guards for an Elkshall meeting held on the first and thirty fourth Tuesdays. Worthy Chancellor FI Crane and Mrs Emily Earl serve as top officers with Mrs Green as Past Chancellor. Other roles include 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 Assett and M Burton.
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