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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
2
Historic Minnesota paper lists its establishment in 1891 and ongoing publication schedule. editor credits noted with Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor and Skinner and Ulmer as publishers.
Fire Chief Jensen warns no more warnings for alley bon fires affecting Main and Mill streets. A weather prophet predicts six weeks of no rain. C. L. Cambern recovering after being struck by a driver while sweeping pavement. drivers urged to slow near corners. W A Nolan resigns as director of a regional electric traction company, asks stock payments stop. Dan Patch Line news referenced as not moving to suit Nolan.
Lyman E. Wakefield, ex First National Austin, now Northwestern National, seeks the vice presidency of the American Institute of Banking. Minneapolis delegates H. C. Libby and Lester Banks join E. S. Jones and others to back Wakefield at the Providence convention this month. The inter-city debate backdrop includes a replaced Chicago team as substitutes. Delegates travel via the Soo line.
The Palace Music Halls showcase tonight at 8 30 with manager A B Henkins presenting a program of new lantern slides. Titles include In a Peaceful Inn The Hunchback Brings Luck Long Distance Wireless Photography After Midnight Dream of an Opium Fiend with handsome views around Austin displayed.
The Chautauqua program drew steady interest with Governor Harding substituting for Hobson and delivering “Alexander Hamilton, the prophet of American Destiny.” The Royal Hungarian Orchestra pleased audiences, and Dr. Thomas E. Will’s forestry talk, aided by stereopticon views, warned of forest loss and resource strain. George M. Mangold’s “Jew in America” drew a sparse crowd, while a Stelzl Quartet concert and more stereopticon lectures head Saturday’s lineup.
An evening program features the Barnards with Uncle Sam's Folks performing cartoons and humor. Alton Packard billed as the most cartoonist humorist.
The Board of County Commissioners will convene in the Auditor's office at the Court House in Austin on July 13 at 3 oclock. George Pobertson, County Auditor.
Chris Nelson, living one mile south of Albert Lea, fatally shot his wife with a rifle and then killed himself outdoors after their four children were inside the house. Mrs Nelson, mentally troubled, had left home weeks earlier. Nelson, about 55, had searched for her before the act. The couple had long held residence in the county. A brother of Nelson was stated to be insane and had died in a hospital.
Manager Mahnke and James Keenan return from Albert Lea after inspecting the stage. The roof will rise eight feet creating a 16 foot fly gallery and a larger stage to host plays from nearby towns. A canopy and a 23 inch electric sign are planned. A strong season of attractions is booked and a full list will be published later.
Notice states that qualified electors in Independent School District No 27 Mower County Minnesota will meet at the High School July 18 1908 to elect two directors for three years replacing C H Decker and C S Johnson term expirations Polls run from 9 a m to 4 p m Dated Austin Minn July 8 1908 H A Avery President J F Fairbanks Clerk
Five year old Zona Thaden, daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Thaden of LeRoy, was bitten through the hand by a dog while playing with other children near the Chautauqua grounds. The dog sank its teeth as Zona pulled its collar. Dr Pierson dressed the wound and judged no serious complications likely.
A morning fire at T. Garvey’s on Jay Street required the hose company after eleven o clock. Fire was out on arrival, caused by a curtain blowing over a gasoline stove near a window. Loss estimated at about 15 dollars. all residents were upstairs when discovered.
The Herald reports a mixed vice presidential field with several ballots likely. Gov. Thomas of Colorado backed Charles A Towne while Marshall nominated John W Kern of Indianapolis. Clark Howell and Gov Folk supported Kern. Archibald McNeill was nominated by John J Walsh. Judge Gray led early. Marshall will not run.
Harold Smith seventeen son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Smith of St Paul was seriously injured in an auto explosion yesterday. He was lighting a match when the match head broke off and fell into a power tank. He tried to remove the match but the explosion occurred as he bent over. He was taken to St Josephs hospital with facial and eye injuries feared to impair his eyesight.
The new store building by William Keefe on West Mill Street is nearing completion and should be ready for occupancy August 1. Lovell and Herzog will move into the upper portion as a store room for household goods with a fumigating room to treat goods for moth and insect safety before storage.
Real estate listing describes houses on Water, Bridge, Railway, St Paul streets and Oakland avenue along with town lots and farms near Austin and in northern Minnesota. Call to inquire. G Sorflatten, Office 223 N Main St.
W A Nolan, noted as one of the county's best representatives, filed on Thursday as a candidate for the Republican nomination in the North district. He is a longtime figure in local politics and seeks the party's nomination to advance to the state legislature.
Protect your property against cyclones lightning and fire. We offer liberal policies in strong companies with very reasonable rates. Our combination Fire Lightning and Tornado policy covers farm property and stock. Call or write for rates E H Smit Insurance Agency 20 1Lmo.
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, vows a $100 reward for any uncured case, and promotes companion Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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