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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
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The Rochester chautauqua runs a deficit near $800 while Austin's chautauqua shows a $20 surplus. Six weeks pass with no rain in New York state and drought conditions worsen with no relief in sight.
The Chicago Tribune notes 511 drownings since January 1 with boating, bathing and fishing contributions. It warns that non swimmers take great risks near rivers and lakes nationwide.
Dr William H Salmon former five year Carleton College president will sail next month to China for a year with the Yale Mission College program. Upon return he will assume an administrative post at Yale University.
Out of 168 students in the summer school 167 are women and one man, from North Dakota, has been on a claim the past two years. He says a craving for feminine society filled his heart and he does not mind being the only man.
At the Albert Lea races Thursday Austin narrowly outpaced Albert Lea in a flour giveaway. Each spectator with a grand stand ticket could win one of four sacks. Miss Mable Miner and Mrs. Ned Elward drew two sacks, with one going to Albert Lea and the fourth to Riceville.
The man nicknamed Blackie, shot recently by a fellow roughneck, bears multiple scars from past clashes. He has two deep leg scars from knife or razor cuts, a dagger wound to the neck, and a knife cut on the chin. He repeated that he would die game after being shot, a bravado typical of Austin’s seldom-seen type.
The state board of health believes the typhoid wave has cresting at Mankato and epidemic decline will begin. A jewelry drummer, who planned to stop in Mankato, shared he recently endured a tough experience after contracting smallpox in nearby cities. He was quarantined in Northfield for five weeks before release.
John L. Sullivan tells the Boston Globe that McGovern did not fight Flaherty and that Young Corbett sidestepped him. He argues a fine record comes from years of hard fighting and abstaining from booze and dissipation, asserting clean living makes one better and urging others to quit drinking.
Notice that Jarvis Barry has applied to the Austin Minnesota Common Council for a one year spiritous wine malt and fermented liquors license ending July 1 1909. The proposed location is in Building No 107 East Water Street Austin Minnesota. A hearing is scheduled for July 28 1908.
Miss Jessie Deming of three miles southwest of Austin offers cottage cheese ready each afternoon and each evening for interested buyers.
John M Briebach issues a public notice seeking the return of a light red cow that strayed from his pasture. A reward is offered for information leading to the animal’s location or discovery.
Camp Lake View ends as Texas troops prepare to return to Austin. General Bobletter, once Colonel, will review the troops as Captain Cook praises leaders and quartermaster Nay, while Peter Johnson and Co G excel in shooting.
Official sealed proposals will be received by the Common Council of the City of Austin Minnesota until 4 o clock on Tuesday July 28 1908 for the construction of an eight inch sanitary sewer on First street from Freeborn street to Walnut street and on Walnut street from First street to Second street about 672 feet including a flush tank one man hole two lamp holes and 22 four inch Ys. Bids on forms furnished by the City Recorder with five percent liquidated damages cash or certified check. payment by city certificates of indebtedness due December 1909 at six percent interest. contractor to furnish labor and materials except flush tank apparatus. bond equal to contract amount. bids to be in accordance with plans profiles and specifications on file. work to be completed by October 1 1908. city reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The Common Council of Austin Minnesota will meet July 28 1908 at 8 p m in the City Recorder's office to hear complaints on proposed sanitary sewer construction on First street from Freeborn to Walnut and on Walnut from First to Second. The cost will be charged to abutting properties via certificates due December 1909 with 6 percent interest. City Recorder T M Foster dated July 13 1908.
Miss Grace Sherwood and assistants hosted a Thursday night reception at the Franklin school auditorium for 168 attendees, the largest among ten state summer schools visited by Dr. Sperry. The program featured cornet and vocal solos, a reading, a trio, a chorus, and remarks, followed by a social hour and frappe.
Mrs C L Thomas and Mrs Henry Drost hosted about eighty five ladies at an at home on Lansing avenue Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5. An informal musical program featured Miss Tihl of Wells and other vocalists with several instrumental numbers. Refreshments included ice cream cakes and confections served by a dozen helpers under the direction of Dr Fiester and Mrs E H Sterling.
Two blocks of Chatham Street neighbors gather for a Sutherland family picnic this evening in Austin to honor Norman Sutherland as he prepares to leave town. Families attending include Pooler, Smith-Decker, Chase, Hall, Huser, Chestnut, Ober, Sutherland, and Allen.
The city’s famed singer in Pharoah's Daughter is Anne Saunders wife of J Damaby. She authored all music in Bagdad and wrote music for The Fall Guy set to open in Chicago. She published two popular songs Everything Your Little Heart Desires and Down on the Island of Pines.
Mrs Lerne Brandvig pipe organist of the M E church opens a music studio offering piano mandolin guitar and harmony with regular conservatory courses. She holds degrees from two standard conservatories and has ten years teaching experience including Ottumwa Ja training advanced pupils. Inquire 326 L Interstate for hours and terms.
Wallace Gregson, Electrician, offers latest chandelier shades for Mission Cathedral and Holland homes. Stand and drop light fixtures advertised. Estimates gladly given on house wiring. Visit at 121 West Mill Street or call for details.
Assessment No. 4 for July has been called in the Degree of Honor and must be paid on or before the 28th, Mrs. Spence Barr, Financier.
At Albert Lea the 2 30 pace produced five heats with a series of crashes. Roller Rex driven by Lee Rutherford was thrown in heat two causing a pile up. Rutherford suffered bruises and the horse was scratched. Roller Rex returned for a later heat but could not finish and arrived back in the city today with injuries to be assessed.
The coroner’s report on James L. Ryther’s death notes he died before his body was placed in the water, with dislocated arm and crushed nose. Cannon Falls officials misidentified him as a circus man and refused an inquest. townsfolk condemn the burial as careless. A detective seeks the circus man, and the coroner in Rochester confirms the body was not inebriated at last sight.
Old age sale listing offers 713 East Bridge Street for 2000 dollars or 14102 Ash Street for 1650 dollars. Two acres and two front lots on Main Street Lime Springs listed for 1500 dollars. Contact Mrs M D Guy at 109 Elm Street for details.
Classified notice lists an office space for sale located at 223 N Main St in the G Sorvlaten property portfolio. Details include address and sale status with no phone or price provided in the readable text.
Program notes list Baldwin at M E Church Friday evening featuring organ works and solos. Toccata and Fugue, Magnalia Serenade, Allegro Maestoso, Andante non troppo, and Allegro Molto perform. Included are Pastorale and Hymn of the Shepherds, The King of the Main, and Etude Symphonique. Selections by Baldwin and Haydn The Storm In The Mountains.
One hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Waldin Kinnan Marvin and others in Toledo. F J Cheney & Co promote internal cure targeting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free. 75 cent bottles. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
Mr and Mrs R Wagner of Otrander are in the city to attend the carnival event.
The Pennsylvania Democratic state committee named Colonel James M. Guffey of Pittsburgh as the party leader, despite his ouster at Denver. It backed national ticket candidates but criticized the Denver credentials committee action against Pennsylvania delegates.
An advertisement extols Dr Price's Wheat Flake Celery Food as ideal for children six years and younger. It claims plain children fare better and that the product from wheat is highly nutritious and digestible for all classes.
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