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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
2
Gertrude Ellis Skinner is named Associate Editor in a brief note from Skinner and Ulmer. The item records the one year three months one week single copy agreement and lists editors Skinner and Ulmer.
A local repor ter quotes a well known citizen praising County Treasurer Smith for his creditable service. He is described as cordial and genial, with the state examiner praising his work, and supporters say there is no good reason he should not be re elected this year.
Fred Feeley second oldest son of Mr and Mrs John Feeley died at his parents home on south River street at 8 30 this morning after six months of failing health and a week in bed. He had helped care for his brother Leo who died eight months ago and his health declined since leaving the Packing House six months ago. Born in Austin on December first eighteen bard years ago he lived here all his life and was a faithful worker and member of St Augustine s O F who will attend the funeral in a body. He leaves his parents three sisters Mabel Katie Artemes and one brother Harry. Funeral at 9 30 from St Augustine s church Wednesday morning.
A horse driven by Amy Stockman seventeen year old daughter of Mrs C W Tyler ran away Sunday afternoon on the south Main street bridge after being frightened by an automobile. The buggy was broken and the driver thrown out but Miss Stockman escaped with only bruises. She had left her grandmother and Mrs Emma Hoy at the park. Ella Cooks horse became entangled in barbed wire near the Chautauqua grounds Saturday afternoon and, while untangling, broke the buggy to which it was attached.
Moving pictures show at 8 30 pm at Palace Music Hall manager owner A B Hawkins presents a fine 1000 foot program including Children’s Competition Boss Daughter The Deserter and Caught by Wireless as the feature.
The Common Council of Austin Minnesota will meet July 20 1908 at 8 p m in the City Recorder's office to hear about constructing a sanitary sewer on First street from Freeborn to Walnut and on Walnut from First to Second. Cost to be levied on abutting property, payable in December 2009 with 6 percent interest. City Recorder M J Foster notes. Funeral procession for Mrs R D Gregg drew over seventy vehicles with singers from Lyle Ella DeRemer of Nevada accompanying Mrs F H Pike at Varco. SP house on Grove street after July 15. inquiries to Mike Beli.
Minnesota Paper Stock Co announces today the highest prices paid for rags in any quantity up to carload lots. For particulars and prices, write to 888 Main St N E, Minneapolis Minnesota. 18-61.
The 1908 Austin Chautauqua ended after a week of solid attractions and a successful canvass. Nine in ten attendees pledged for next year’s season tickets, with local donors backing a cash guarantee similar to 1907. The association, debt free with about $10 on hand, aims to fund a permanent park pavilion and run a ten day 1909 program of $3000 to $3500. Notable acts included Monsignore Tiehan, the Barnards, Alton Packard, Rev Cadman, McDonald the Canadian baritone, and Ernest Baynes.
Official sealed proposals will be received by the Common Council of Austin Minnesota until 4 o'clock p m Monday July 20 1908 for constructing an eight inch sanitary sewer on First street from Freeborn to Walnut and on Walnut from First to Second about 672 feet with a flush tank one man hole two lamp holes and 224 inches. Bidder to furnish all labor and material except flush tank apparatus. Bonds equal to bid amount required. contracts to follow city plans and specifications on file. Completion by October 1 1908. Five percent bid security. Payment by city certificates of indebtedness due December 1909 at six percent interest. Right to reject any bids. By order of the Common Council T M Foster Recorder
A Democratic delegate convention for Mower County Minnesota will meet August 14 1908 at 3 p.m. in Austin Court House to select nine delegates for the state convention in Minneapolis August 19 1908 and to conduct other business. Representation is based on votes for Governor Johnson with one delegate per 20 votes plus one delegate at large per precinct. Precincts listed show delegate allocations. primary voting for delegates is August 12 1908 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rudolph Peterson secretary Peter Johnson chairman.
Dr and Mrs O H Hegge were returning from the Chautauqua grounds when their horse shyed at a moonlit heap of mortar and cement. The horse fell, the doctor jumped and was bruised but could work the next day. The horse was led to the Chautauqua grounds and the buggy sustained no damage. Local society notes mention visitors and vacations at Minneapolis and Milwaukee, with a transportation ad for the Boyd Transfer Co.
A Sunday morning electrical storm caused two barns to burn. Thomas Hines in Windom and Ed Thompson in Adolpho both suffered fire damage from lightning. Nearby, residents planned short trips and church and club meetings. J D McCormick and family, Clair and Ella Smith head to Janesville Wis. for two weeks. The Ladies Aid at Methods church meets Tuesday at 3 pm. K P members to meet tonight. Selbys take two-week camping trip to Clear Lake Ia. G Hirsh travels to St Paul for Shriners conclave.
The director of the French Grand Opera, Paul F. Delcampeggio, who has taught in Europe and America, states that in the past year he has used only the Cable piano. He declares it the most superior instrument of his eighteen years as a music professor, praising tone quality and scale and recommending it to friends in need of a piano.
W D Andrew is listed as agent for The Cable Co promoting pianos and Iner Player pianos in Austin.
Bring your hats and have them trim med men s light straw summer hats at greatly reduced prices.
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