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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
10
A collage of local commentary on education, stage life, and daily quirks. Notes praise Austin’s Fourth of July celebration and civic-minded home trading, with sketches of city differences, chalk wart cures, gun regulation debates, travel anecdotes, and critics at the Chautauqua urging fairness and noting that entertainers cannot please all.
Ed. Friend of Cedar Falls is visiting his cousin S. L. Young, a brief social note recording a family visit in Cedar Falls.
The Austin Chautauqua drew large crowds under sunny skies with bands, moving pictures, and orchestral concerts. The program featured Sterling Jubilee Singers, Goss Moving Pictures, and Capt. Richmond Pearson on Our Navy, plus lectures by Dr. Green and George M. Mangold. The Seton Indians reported 65 students, and schedules listed daily events from 9:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. with speakers on labor, environment, and emancipation.
The quarterly session met at Lafayette Park at 9 30 this morning to coordinate with the Chautauqua. Dr F W Schlutz spoke on "Diets" in Walt ham Minnesota Dr W F Cobb presented "Some Common and Uncommon Skin Diseases of Minnesota" from Lyle Minn and Dr H F Pairson of Austin Minn discussed "Intestinal Obstruction" followed by a general paper discussion.
There will be no prayer meeting Thursday evening due to the Chautauqua. Regular service will be held Sunday morning with class at 9 30, sermon at 10 30, and Sunday school at noon. There will be no Epworth League or evening service. G W Lutz Pastor.
The discussion over building the postoffice may get heated. To stay cool in hot weather, use a gas stove at home so you can participate more clearly instead of becoming crazy with the heat.
All bills against the Fourth of July committee must be in the hands of the committee by Wednesday at 6 pm. This will be the final meeting, and all bills must be submitted by that time. Leave bills with A. C. Page or Fred Gleason.
The Degree of Honor will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening. Every member is urged to attend to decide whether to hold one or two meetings a month from now until October.
Mesdames Rostron and LaBar of Minneapolis visited their sister Mrs O C LaBar. Miss Dumphy stayed with Miss Birdie Phillips. Mr and Mrs Markham and children traveled to Cresco for the Fourth and Mrs Markham planned an extended stay with her sister there. Several relatives from nearby towns visited, including Mr Jennings of Grand Meadow visiting his daughter Mrs Lindsley, Mr Hiram Weller of Omaha visiting the LaBar homes, and Mr and Mrs John Struck of Mankato visiting Mr and Mrs G LaBar. Arthur Emery arrived from Bartlett S Oak on Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Smith visited her father Mr York of Brownsdale on Saturday, and Mr and Mrs Max Brown of Brownsdale visited Mrs White. Geo Beatty and Mr Lang of Glenville came to JS Vaughan's early week.
Dexter F M Conklin spent the fourth in Chester as Dexter enjoyed a day of celebration with a grand parade at 11 oclock, floats and banners, and music by the Waltham band. A rain cancellation spoiled the Sargeant band concert Friday evening. The day featured racing events won by Fay Pick and J Johnson of Waltham, several community gatherings, and a late countdown to midnight.
Mayville reports the Rudolph Beneke area bridge opening soon with roads ready for traffic this week. Residents recall a lively Fourth of July with a German band performance at three and a grand fireworks display. The town enjoyed neighborly gatherings and a pleasant holiday, with Frank Baumgartner seen in town.
Delia Cummings of Austin visited her parents near Adams. Minneapolis surgery patient Mrs Stiles returned home. Adams hosted Fourth of July crowds with a 4 to 2 ball win over Tappi. OMalley of Rose Creek and other locals were in town. Sarah Carr returned from Lennon D. D. A Cronon and Mary Delaney visited. multiple residents in town for Fourth. Floats impressed, especially First National Bank entry. Colonial tableaux featured PH Carr, Carter, Rooney, and Adams, with residents praising the attire and Parade pageantry.
In Rost Creek area residents say no complaints about a drought a trip to Austin brought a good time. C Johnson won a prize at the gun shoot in Austin on the Fourth. Father Schneider and Street Overseer Smith were in Austin midweek. Hail damaged land will not yield this year as sowing is too late.
Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for chandeliers, stands and drops for lights. Call to see them at Wallace Gregson Electrician. Estimates gladly given on house wiring. Pro.
An ad from the Mower Lumber Co. urges readers to buy a car through their supply chain. It features contact phrasing involving C. B. Vas cot oral and promotes lumber and automotive connections.
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