Local Notes From Austin and Surroundings
J W Lindsay of Geddes visited his father W J Lindsay at the Nursery. Harry Miller went to Cresco. Illness news includes Parke Goodwin and Miss Nellie Campion. Several residents travel, visit, or recover. Miss Dana Waterman goes to Oresco. J L Johneson brings his brother from Montana for appendicitis. The Snow Sermon at Presbyterian church. community events include music at the Rafas C Allen home and a patchwork drive for the Austin Relief Society. Local notices include births, visitors, sales ads, and business trips. Dr C H Johnson re elected county physician. Presto Year Book promotion. fox terrier found.
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J.W. Lindsay
Geddes
W. J. Lindsay
J. M. Lindsay
Harry Miller
Cresco
C. H. Johnson
Chicago
Frank Db. Abbott
Austin
Mask Ball at Maorek’s Hall Draws Bohemian Ladies
A Friday mask event at Maorek's Hall hosted by Bohemian ladies featured Pizak's orchestra and a large crowd. Prizes included a Goddess of Liberty silver sugar spoon awarded to May Linacez, with multiple runners up receiving silver spoons, butter knives, and cash prizes.
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Maorek
Bohemian Ladies
J.C
Pizak
Goddess of Liberty
May Linacez
da Thompson
Anon
Butcher
Frank Helebrant
Plazek Sod
Miss Streit
Chicago
Cssh
Agres Sistek
Local Social Notes From Midwest Towns
Mrs. J. M. Plom is ill. Mrs. W. F. Clay spent the day in Midneapolis. Miss Margaret Davy went to Owatonna for Sunday. Miss Frank Eliot returned to Willmar after visiting her sister Mrs. W. F. Clay. Mrs. Julia Wallis came from Rose Creek for a visit. Miss Marie Murphy returned to Portage after visiting friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Conner
Austin
M. J. Palmenter
W. F. Clay
Midneapolis
Margaret Davy
Owatonna
Frank Eliot
Willmar
Julia Wallis
Rose Creek
Marie Murphy
Portage
Duodecim Society Holds Meeting and Plans Banquet
The Duodecim Literary society met with Claude Cregg and full attendance. Committees were appointed to plan the annual Duodecim banquet set for February 2. Programs included debates on athletics in high schools, New Year's resolutions, value of work, Jesuits, and Latin with named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Koutean
Kenneth Avery
Ernest Chandler
Kenneth Daig
Leap Year Party at Harmonia Hall Delights Thirty Couples
A leap year party hosted by young ladies at Harmonia Hall featured about thirty couples. The girls arranged the event and paid expenses, with Wm Chapman and Elsie Peterson providing music. Chaperons were Mesdames James and Effinger, and supper followed at Guillemin's Cafe.
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Harmonia Hall
Wm. Chapman
Elsie Peterson
James and
Effinger
Guillemin’e Cafe
Cruelty Debate Over Horse Power in Street Cars
An elderly observer in Pruce Wisconsin laments horse drawn street cars and favors electric service. He argues the animals suffer and that electricity ends their strain, while his son questions conclusions and urges study of horsepower figures. Claude Bartlett, 25, died after an accidental gunshot in Pruie. he died three hours after injury.
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Boston
James
Yanion
Pruce
Wis
Claude Bartt
Ning
Tie
Homestead Lodge Holds Regular Session and Banquet
Friday evening the 443 B A. Y. met in regular session with all officers present. Five candidates were initiated and officers for the year installed. Past Foreman Mayer and Chief Yeoman Fairbanks aided the work. a banquet followed, noting 443’s tradition of feeding members.
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A. Y
Mike J. Mayer
Mattie Fairbanks
J. G. Murphy
Pierson
Presbyterian Meetings Close as Ensign Returns Home
Rev. F Ensign left for Char Rapids Iowa after a week of Presbyterian services. His sermons impressed by high grade oratory in eight services this week urging Christian firmness prayer eternal life self sacrifice and the beatific vision. Ensign sang several selections and drew large crowds with deep spiritual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ensign
Char Rapids
Iowa
Ensign
Joan
Patmos
Funeral for Gottleby W Nichols Held at Central Presbyterian
The funeral for the late Gottleby W Nichols who died Thursday will be held Sunday. The procession leaves the residence at noon and the service takes place at Central Presbyterian Church at 1 pm with Rev. W B Sloane in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottleby W. Nichols
Central Presbyterian Church
W. B. Sloane
Petroleum Coke Ad From Mower County Lumber Co
Local ad promotes petroleum coke and various screened coal products offered by Mower County Lumber Co. E H Is ey listed with phone number 234 OC for inquiries.
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Mower County Lumber Co
Blood Purifying Tonic Promoted By Health Journal
A health journal endorses a home remedy of Fluid Extract of Dandelion Macerated with Compound Kargon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The mix claims to cleanse the blood, clear skin, and boost energy by aiding kidney filtration and creating new blood. The recipe costs little and is easy to prepare at home.
Funeral notice for G. W. Nichola at Presbyterian church
The Modern Woodmen are asked to attend the funeral of Neighbor G. W. Nichola at one o'clock tomorrow at the Presbyterian church after gathering at the hall at 12 30. The notice urges members to attend and pay final respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W.nichola
Presbyterian Church
Snow Sermon at Presbyterian Church Sunday Evening
A brief item notes services at New Puone 109 R featuring selections including Sele Green oak cord wood and burcak fence posts as part of the evening program titled The Snow Sermon presented by the church choir and congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian cho/ch
Austin Seeks Bids for 3600 Feet of 24 Inch Sewer Pipe
The Common Council of Austin Minnesota invites sealed bids by February 7 for 3600 feet of 24 inch sewer pipe to be delivered by June 1 1908 to West Street South of Oakland Avenue. Bids must specify total price and include a 5 percent certified check or cash deposit plus a bond. The city may reject any bid and bids are to be filed with City Recorder J M Foster.
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Common Council
Austin
Minnesota
City Recorder
City of
Mian
West Street
Oakland Avenue
State of
Austin, Minn
J. M. Foster
Surprise party honors Bernicia Pickett on tenth birthday
About twenty friends gathered Friday evening for Bernicia Pickett’s surprise party. Games were played and refreshments served. By 10:30 p.m. the group dispersed, leaving Bernice with a work box and sewing accessories as a birthday reminder.
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Bernicia Pickett
Bernice
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