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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
2
One year subscription rate and shorter terms listed with the names Skinner and Ulmer. Gertrude Ellie Skinner is named as associate editor alongside Skinner and Ulmer in this brief publication item.
A reader recalls a wet spell sparking a humorous fish joke while notes on Harris’ literary absence and Harlan G. Palmer’s Republican bid surface. Church organ tampering, a plaster clog, and a two hour fix interrupt service. July 4 crowds of 7,000 locals and 7,000 visitors enjoy a peaceful celebration with strong city order and positive reviews of Austin’s promises.
Lafayette Park hosts Austin Chautauqua on Tuesday July 7 featuring lectures by Dr. Thomas E. Green America's Best Known Orator and Opie Read. The program includes an Ohio Male Quartet concert and a Redpath Indian Camps organization segment starting at 8:15 p m.
No incidents on the fourth, one on the third night, and another on the fifth morning. Isadore Toman burned hands extinguishing lace curtain fire. Prestegard's son burned near the eyes by fireworks. Dr Hegge treated injuries.
The city welcomed about 15 000 revelers with perfect weather and steady crowds from 7 000 visitors on the streets to full hotels and eateries. The grand parade featured industrial floats led by Edith Fitzthum goddess of liberty, decorated autos, and numerous local firms. A gun tournament and a 1500 to 2000 attendance ball game between Albert Lea and Hormel Packers highlighted the day, followed by a large fireworks display overseen by William Backus. Nighttime dancing and moving pictures capped the city’s most celebrated Independence Day memory.
Mr and Mrs M B O Halloran hosted a house party with Minneapolis guests including their son R J O Halloran. John Rochford and wife entertained at luncheon. Music by Hazel Glennon Alice O Reilly Eleanor Kraus and Minnie O Reilley. Jettie O Reilly and Margaret Kennedy attended. The group departed Austin Monday with Kennedy as chaperone. O Reilley to stay in Austin for Lakes trip while R J O Halloran returns to Austin to rejoin the party.
The city council met July 3 with most aldermen present except Bump and Emmons. Bids for the Grove street sewer were $1609.50 by Martin Lohman Schubert and $1348 by the Ash and West streets contractor, with action postponed to Wednesday night. A Water and Ash street billboard was condemned as a nuisance. Licenses granted for electrician, plumbing, bowling alley, and pool table. Inspector appointment discussed for plays seating 600 or more. Gem will seat 700. Several residents’ travel notes and local visits follow.
W A Sunday responds to Chicago Interview to correct reports of a Pittsburgh Presbyterian ministers speech. He defends the church, denounces worldly churchgoers, and claims he has led many to Christ. He says critics misquoted him and that he would die for ministers and the ministry.
At 8 30 PM the Palace Music Hall presents a program managed by A B Hawkins featuring A Life Drama Troubles of a Flirt Bill the Bill Poster The Mountaineer s Son and decorative lantern slides for a varied evening of cinema and slides.
All bills against the Fourth of July committee must be in the hands of the committee on or before Wednesday at 6pm. This will be the last meeting of the committee and all bills must be in by that time. Leave bills with A. C. Page or Fred Gleason.
Gem Family Theatre manager Mahnke announces the handsome new theatre will open tonight and stay open. His capable leadership promises fine attractions with an advertised program expected to draw a large crowd. The brencho busting scene is described as an unusually fine moving picture sure to please.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers $100 if any case fails to cure, and directs sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with pills for constitution.
Fragmentary lines mention Fat Lami and Fat Sheep with odd phrasing and a stray exclamation. No clear events, dates, or proper names beyond these two individuals. details remain unreadable.
Car advertised by C. E. Heisey notes petroleum coke burns like wood. Readily available at Mower County Lumber Co.
Everything in electrical supplies and house wiring. Estimates gladly given on house wiring. Wallace Gregson, Electrician.
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