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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
3
A patchwork Potpourri column mixes light social items and caricatured sketches. It jokes about telephone dependence, a car crash involving a merry widow, local politics, riotous Jubilee singers, and quirky notes on Austin's mosquitoes and dogs. It also covers civic events and a missed poetry reading by Opie Read.
The Chautauqua program in Lafayette Park drew large crowds under perfect Wednesday weather. Sterling Jubilee Singers entertained as Dr. A. E. Winship of Boston spoke on rescuing children from rascality, urging church school and juvenile courts to help. Lighting issues and mixed film quality marred some features but the overall event featured music by the Royal Hungarian Orchestra and lectures on animal husbandry and public opinion with plans for further performances.
A program at Palace Music Hall features new lantern slides showing handsome views around Austin. Manager and owner A B Hunkins presents titles including In a Peaceful Inn The Hunchback Brings Luck Long Distance Wireless Photography After Midnight Dream of an Opium Fiend. Show starts at ACR:30.
Notice that the annual school meeting of Independent School District No. 27 in Mower County Minnesota will be held at the High School Building on Saturday July 18 1908 to elect two directors for three years to replace C H Decker and C J Dohnaun whose terms expire Polls open 9 am close 4 pm Dated Avath Minn July 4 2008 He A Ageny President 7 F FAIRBANKS Clerk
The Austic Base Ball nine will play the Monarehs of Minneapolis at Mooning Prairie on Sunday. The game is called for 9:45. Martins, Chapman, and Smith are listed for the Monarehs. Morris and Swenon are also noted. A good game is assured.
The Democratic convention started late as the permanent organization was named with Congressman Clayton chosen for the post. Senator McCreary of Kentucky presented the report and Clayton delivered an address. Resolutions remain unfinished and may delay proceedings. Francis of Missouri is touted as a possible vice presidential pick.
The Chautauqua Association and officers of the Chautauqua convened after rumors Hobson would not appear. Redpath Bureau manager Rheinfrank claimed innocence, saying he announced a Hobson appearance unaware of a substitute. Gov. Harling and local officials denounced the bureau for the change and for distributing bills after the decision.
Mr and Mrs Juhn Harpman hosted a house party this week with guests including Mrs L L Cummings of Galesburg Illinois Mrs Arthur Brett and son of Deadwood South Dakota Mrs Dana Tullsen and two sons of Salt Lake City Utah Miss Elizabeth Paterson of Galesburg and Miss Sadie Stringer of Durand Wisconsin. Abrs Francis Hyde provided the entertainment at a nine o'clock gathering. Prof and Mrs A J Harpman hosted a 630 lunch on Wednesday. Jay Hormel entertained about thirty youths at his Wet Water street home on Wednesday night for Miss Olex Hormel and Florence Foster of Ottumwa Iowa. Progressive games were played and refreshments served.
The Austin Crignds announces Estelle Solita Solon chosen as soprano soloist for the Northwestern Sängerfest July 7. A Milwaukee Royalty-linked soloist, Solon will sing with Bach's Fall Orchestra of Milwaukee, competing among top American artists with strong credentials and past engagements in England.
A Denver subcommittee failed to deliver its report on the injunction plank, causing the full committee to postpone action. Labor leaders debated the plank, with some praising federation officers and others protesting advance notice in injunction proceedings, while minor subcommittees drafted positions on immigration tariffs and campaign finance.
The Royal Hungarian Orchestra performed at the Chautauqua grounds in the afternoon to loud applause. The crowd praised their unique quality and demanded encores, and organizers announced another appearance tonight with ticket holders urged to attend.
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