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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
2
The snippet shows the Austin Daily Herald masthead dated from its 1891 establishment with publication details and editorial staff, noting Skinner and Ulmer with Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor, reflecting a historic newspaper presentation in Austin Minnesota.
A local miscellany notes daily life on Oakland avenue with a white woodpecker sighting and playful quips about a prominent young man. It covers Fourth of July funds moving to the park board, storm damage and park repairs, a clever flood photo by F W Greenman, and branches need pruning. Also reports on bird shooting Sunday violations, Hobson references, and mild editorial mockery of global tensions with a call for calmer study.
For sale situated on water bridge railway St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus town lots and farms near Austin and in the northern part of the state. Call and see me. G Sorflatten Office 223 N Main St.
The Common Council of Austin Minnesota schedules a public hearing at the City Recorder’s office on Monday July 28 1908 at 8 p m. Citizens may speak on the proposed sanitary sewer along First street from Freeborn to Walnut and Walnut from First to Second. Costs will be levied on abutting property via indebtedness certificates due December 1909 with 6 percent interest. T. M. Foster, City Recorder, dated Austin July 13 1908.
The D A O club entertains in Lafayette Park at seven tonight in honor of Miss Amy Stockman. A dozen youths and girls, including guests, enjoyed a drive to Crane-Mitchell farm yesterday evening with vocal solos recitations and a delightful lunch.
The June 1908 report for Carnegie Public Library lists statistics by category. Highlights show total non fiction 344, juvenile non fiction 145, adult fiction figures and adult reading room attendance around 20, with reference room activity noted. Accessions include 44 volumes added by purchase and total additions 47, credited to Librarian Flora C. Conner.
The Iowa Falls Short line has been completed linking with the Milwaukee at Mason City. A through Des Moines to Mason City train is due within ten days and Des Moines to St. Paul service soon after. The 260 mile line shortens the Des Moines to Twin Cities route by about forty miles. Mr. MacMillan seeks a through sleeper train Des Moines to St. Paul and a Kansas City to St. Paul and St. Louis service.
Farmers with rural free delivery will soon collect cash by money orders at their doors. Cash on money orders will be paid into their hands after a signature. The new rule extends payments up to $100, marking the latest development in the rural mail delivery system.
Walter Regner son of Mr and Mrs George Regner was badly hurt when a brick fell on him during work on a new parochial school. He sustained a scalp wound and a scalp bone bruise. Dr O H Hegge attended him and he showed signs of improvement by the morning.
Dr. Minor C. Baldwin will present a pipe organ recital at the Methodist church on July 24. The noted musician is expected to display the instrument’s full capabilities, and attendees who missed his previous appearance will have a chance to hear an excellent performance.
From the Martin County Independent July 11 report the marriage of General Jos Bobletter mayor of New Ulm to Mrs. Ida Schorrege of Sleepy Eye. The general is Brown County bank cashier, former Minnesota state treasurer, and current mayor of New Ulm. He also serves as Brigadier General of Minnesota National Guards and is regarded as a popular figure.
Mr. George Hazeltine and Sylvia Young were married Sunday afternoon at the groom’s home in a private ceremony with only close relatives. Rev. H. B. Hazen, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated.
Attendance at summer school totals 150, one of the largest in the county. Only one tardy since opening. Mr. Frazier leads with notable summer school experience. Supt. G W Franklin spoke on Habit and gave an excellent address. Chorus work under Miss Harris and Miss Probst. Visitors invited to tour classes.
Townspeople of the city generally express approval of the Parker Carnival, deeming it a moral and courteous attraction. Regional papers note the show’s clean, high class reputation and strict conduct rules enforced by Parker’s own detectives.
In Justice Court F. H. Palmataire pleaded guilty to drunkenness. As his second offense and blacklist status, Justice Fairbanks sentenced him to ninety days in jail with sixty days suspended on the condition he leaves town after thirty days. If he stays, the remaining sixty days must be served.
Official sealed proposals will be received by the Common Council of the City of Austin Minnesota until 4 o clock p m Monday July 28 1908 for eight inch sanitary sewer on First street from Freeborn to Walnut and on Walnut from First to Second about 672 feet including one flush tank one man hole two lamp holes and 22 four inch Ys Contractor to furnish all labor and material except flush tank apparatus A bond equal to contract amount required and contract to be executed per plans on file Completion by October 1 1908 Bids on City forms with 5 percent liquidated damages cash or certified check Proceeds paid as certificates of indebtedness payable December 1909 at six percent Interest City reserves right to reject any bids By order of the Common Council T M Foster Recorder
American Bison Society secretary E. H. Baynes announced a plan to preserve pure blood bison with Congress allocating 40000 dollars for an ideal Montana range of twenty miles square. The society aims to gift a nucleus herd to the government and seeks 10000 dollars from supporters, inviting donations of one dollar or more via the Herald office for details.
Peter Felton of Windom lost two sheep by lightning Sunday and F C Garvisch of Waltham lost three head of cattle.
W D Andrew is named as the agent for The Cable Company selling pianos and inert player pianos in Austin. The notice underscores dealership rights and sales location. It lists Austin as the focal market and attributes agency to Andrew for The Cable Co products.
Bring your hats and have them trim med men's light straw summer hats at greatly reduced prices.
Notice filed with the City of Austin Minnesota for a one year license to sell spiritous, wines, malt and fermented liquors in the front room of Building 107 East Water Street. Hearing set for July 28, 1908, by the City Recorder.
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