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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
2
Gertrude Ellis Skinner, Associate Editor, reports sworn circulation at 940 subscribers, highlighting reach for the publication.
Thirteen cars of sheep moved from Farmington to Chicago on Tuesday amid steady inflows, 140000 head entering Chicago last Monday. County officials recall earlier winters with January storms and heavy snows, noting Homestead Act details and Daniel Freeman’s early claim near Beatrice.
A grand jury member from the east brought a fine suit and vest to Deacon Jacobs for repairs. The vest was marked and hung up for the next day but vanished, prompting worry as a replacement and matching fabric are hard to obtain.
The Austin Business Men's Association endorsed a proposed two day July 4th celebration and a trotting meet. The plan aligns with Chautauqua activities and gains support from local groups. Officers elected include President K O Wold and Treasurer M S Fisch with W J Urkaich as Secretary.
A local ad proclaims Petroleum Coxe as a clean burning fuel that leaves no soot and burns like wood. It advertises screened coal varieties sold by Mower County Lumber Co with contact via Two phones 234 and C. E. Heiserry.
The Eagles Mack Ball at the Auditorium drew about 550 attendees, 200 masked, with Tichy’s fall orchestra providing music. Prizes totaled 175 dollars, 33 given. notes mention varied costumes, prizes for best dressed and groups, and a supper dance that followed to late hours.
Thos Rochford of Austin Minnesota claims a seven acre farm near the city has the best sand in the region. An 8 to 10 foot sand bank under fifty acres yields material for large buildings cement walks and concrete work. Rochford now makes blocks bricks tiles and posts and sees a major cement and concrete business opportunity in the state.
Anna Mahoney sues Miles Maxfield of LeRoy for 5000 in damages from a Nov 9 1905 runaway accident. A 1904 verdict of 700 was set aside by the state supreme court and sent back for retrial. The jury panel includes J W Johnson Ed Kenevan James Coulton and others. A special venire for seven men is returnable tomorrow at 9.
Hon John Frank of LeRoy awoke Tuesday morning totally blind and received early care from Dr Henslen. He traveled to Austin then St Paul for expert consultation and later Rochester to see the Mayor. His condition improved to light perception but not object discernment, as friends await further findings from the specialist.
The Baptist church trustees approve enlarging the basement to add a 250 seat dining room and kitchen with gas, budgeting about 890 dollars. A committee from the Ladies Aid joins to consider social sanc tions enhancements, with an architect sketching plans on site.
Capt. W H Sutton, aged about 60, died at his Lansing avenue home at 11 30 this morning after long heart lung and stomach troubles He was born in Xenia Ohio and served as captain of Company I Thirty first Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War He later moved to Minnesota settling in Austin in 1868 and worked as a tinsmith hardware dealer and in electrical work He leaves his wife and a sister Mrs J D Mintchell of Oklahoma City He was widely respected church member and longtime local citizen with a noted wartime record and droll humor
A L Fedge died in Rochester hospital January 13 at age fifty seven. His body was brought to Oakland and taken to W R Earl undertaking rooms. He leaves a family of grown children and his wife who died five years ago. The funeral will be held tomorrow at two o clock from the Oakland Lutheran church.
The 1,0. C. F. and Rebuked lodges held a flat installation of officers Tuesday night in their lodge room. A. W. Edson acted as installing officer for both lodges. Miss Myrtle Edson played a violin solo and Mrs G. W Luiz gave a reading. A social time and lunch followed.
The G I A to B of L E installed their newly elected officers at a Tuesday meeting. Mrs. A J McDonald became past president with Mrs. R M Haseltine as President. A social time followed with good wishes for the coming year.
Mrs Art Hammond left for California Tuesday night for an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs D Chillson. Mr and Mrs Wm King departed for their new home near Waterloo Tuesday. Mrs R A Carll returned from Eagle Bend Thursday with Mrs Earl Carll visiting her parents Mr and Mrs D B Vaughan. Leon Ligatball was in our village Thursday. Mrs John Pollock and son visited friends in Dexter last week. Mr Ford of Dundurn Canada came last week to spend winter with his daughter Mrs Markham. Nels Strever returned from Chicago. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs H R Boyle Thursday afternoon. D Johnson attended the Sunday School convention in Austin Saturday. Mrs B S Cingmen visited relatives in Austin Saturday. Mrs D Ladyworthy and Mrs D L Tavner visited in Austin Wednesday through Saturday. Will Pick of Hawley Minnesota visiting relatives here. N L Stowe of Sauk Center Minnesota attended his father’s funeral Thursday and stayed for a few days with his sister Mrs Jas Fries. Cland Dickens of Austin spent Sunday with friends here.
J H Cary was in Minneapolis Tuesday Nele Anderson conducted business in Minneapolis Tuesday W R Brown spent the week in the civies visiting friends Miss Gertie Gagin of Austin visits the Klima home Steve Krebsbach left Tuesday evening for Hot Springs Ark Mr and Mrs John Gilligan listed as sick Mike Krebsbeck ill Sister Euphrasia recovering from pneumonia John Gilligan Jr arrived from Montana Saturday Wiling Workers to be entertained at N P Smitz home January 23 Little Harry Wearer son of Pete Meurer died Sunday funeral at Sacred Heart church N M Smith and James Carr left Wednesday for California.
R W Stowe aged 78 years, 8 months, died at his Brownedale home January 6 1908 from heart failure after pneumonia. Funeral services were in the ME church led by Rev O W Trask. Interment to Wisconsin beside wife and daughter. Will Knox of Dakota visiting relatives. D L Tanner went to LeRoy. Miss Adelius Holbrook returned from Minneapolis.
A lively gathering at Cecil Freeman’s with music and games is noted. Miss Minnie Berg visited from Hayward, staying through Sunday before returning to school. Mr and Mrs D Overlie called on the Quenvolds in Riceland. Alfred plans winter work with his uncle. Mrs Merrill came from Duluth to stay with her sister Mrs Dearmin for the winter. The Moscow Farmers Telephone Co postponed its annual meeting to January 18 in Moscow Hall due to an absent officer. Julia Lowry of Austin visited Mrs Dearmin and Mrs Morgan. Etta Fodners resumed school in Dist I 128 after a three week vacation. Mrs Hattie Woodson of Austin visited her parents, returning Thursday. Mrs Ole Wangen hosts her sister’s family for a short visit. Isabelle Overlie returned from Austin and will stay until recovered from rheumatism. Mrs Ben Bridley is ill with grip, with several others affected. Hans Berg’s health declines slowly. Lutvey nourishment is helping.
Mr Edmund Baumgartner returned home last week from Hoewett Minnesota after working in North Dakota. He was accompanied by the Misses Piepkorn visiting Herman Koehn's. Mr Fred Wendorf and Il Beck were Austin goers Monday.
Frank Bacon from 8t'10 visits his father at Bro woreda by a train from Nerehow. The Grain Buyrr La suggests calling for selling barley as the market price is paid.
AW Arndt of Austin spent days at L Procechel's last week. There will be English service in the new church Sunday at 2 30. LaGrippe is the order of the day. Chrietgau is visiting Reid in Milwaukee. Dist 106 last Monday after a two vacation spent at her home in & ville. Belle Knox resumes her activities. Henry Sass has gone to St visit relatives. Miss Clara Ziemer of Waltt staying a few days here. Art Studer is visiting friends. WG Rieser was in Austin last week. Anderson of Austin visited. Quite a number of our youths enjoyed skating Sunday afternoon and evening. Henry Quast took a load to Austin Saturday.
In Waltham an oyster supper at A O Whitaker’s Saturday evening brought a pleasant gathering. Myron Beltz arrived from LeMar Colorado to visit his wife. Woodmen installed officers with Baumann V O F H Dennis J Bill clerk G H Bolton E B Erickeon escort A F Keyar man E Kammer sentry and others. The saw mill by Kitchen Bros started operations and the Fermers' store made repairs.
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