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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
A Potpourri column reflects on local teachers of drawing and music named Margaret. It notes Miss Avery begins the alphabet and Miss Zender starts with the last letter, highlighting curious coincidences among instructors in the city schools.
James Farley died at home on 201 May street Saturday night after a long illness and a stroke of heart failure brought on by heat. Born in County Mayo Ireland on November 27 1829 he moved to America at 24 settling in Boston then Minnesota before retiring to this city seven years ago. He leaves a wife and six children with one daughter deceased. Funeral is Tuesday at 9 from the house and 9 30 at St Augustine's with interment in St Augustine's Cemetery.
Sorrow filled the town as Miss Bernice Edgerton died in Stafford Connecticut on Friday after a malaria relapse. Born June 22 1883 in Austin she taught in North Dakota before moving to Fargo and pursuing art. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 30 am from the Presbyterian church with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
A Sunday morning fire at 7 80 breached the Geo Dorn home on the Mark Hoban farm. Neighbors aided the Dorns but the building burned completely. the family is now at the Frank Haney place. Insurance on the property stood at 500 dollars.
Mrs Lerne Brandvig, pipe organist of the M E church, opens a music studio offering piano mandolin guitar and harmony with a regular conservatory course. She holds degrees from two standard conservatories and has done postgraduate work. Ten years teaching experience including Ottumwa Iowa with advanced pupils. German methods. Inquiries $26. Interstate phone for hours and terms.
Notice from John M. Briebach offering a reward for the return or discovery of a light red cow that strayed from the pasture. Information leading to the animal's recovery is sought.
The document lists the school year staff including George A. Franklin as superintendent and Elizabeth Fish as principal and German and Latin instructor. It covers Franklin Grades and Washington Lincoln Sumner Whittier Webster Buildings with listed teachers by grade and subject across multiple schools.
Critics praise the musical comedy Two Merry Tramps for its clean irrepressible humor three acts catchy music and splendid production. The Gem Family Theatre hosts the show on August 25 with a large cast and lavish costumes.
District No 25 Village of Rose Creek Minnesota invites sealed bids for a four room brick school house. Separate bids requested for excavation concrete masonry carpentry painting plastering mill work face brick hollow block and related services. Plans available at the school board clerk or architect W F Keefe Austin Minnesota with a 5 percent bid security. By order of Building Committee.
The Ladies Aid society will meet Friday afternoon at the church with a 5 30 lunch for men. The Sunday School Superintendent Dr M O Anderson calls officers and teachers to meet Tuesday at 7 30 for business. The Advisory Board meets Tuesday at 8. Prayer and covenant meeting is Thursday at 8.
Company G returned Saturday night from a ten day encampment at Lake City. They were met at the depot by Tichy's band and escorted to the Armory where ranks were broken. The company numbered sixty men and made a splendid showing in all departments. They took sixth place in the company shoot and qualified 21 marksmen.
For sale parcels include water frontage houses on Bridge and Railway Street in St Paul and Oakland Avenue, plus town lots and farms near Austin and in the state's northern region. Call G Sorplaten at Office 223 N Main St for details.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F F Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the firm, Waldin Kinnan Marvin attest honesty, and the cure is described as internal and blood targeting. Price is 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
L W Oakgrove of Lyle writes from July 20 1908 defending the June 25 Mower County convention in a dispute with Brother Nordland. He asserts Republican loyalty cites past service and urges fair treatment, praising harmony at the gathering and criticizing Knutson for alleged bias. He references delegates Carl Anderson George Eastman and others and notes local ties to Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The state board of control wins a test case against Morris confirming a 2 percent share of liquor license income for a state hospital and farm for habitual drunkards. The court rules the law constitutional and within state power, affirming tax funding and state commitment with constitutional safeguards.
Owatonna declares the state section title after Austin failed to appear for a planned game. The park was crowded as fans awaited a duel that did not happen, the Austin club out of town with no definite return date. local management had invested in preparations and town rivalry intensified the disappointment.
On account of old age I offer the following property for sale or rent. House 713 East Bridge street for 2000 or 14102 Ash street for 1650. 2 acres of land and two front lots on Main St Lime Springs, 1500. Mrs M D Gu 109 Elm street.
Manager Hawkins advertises bargain five cent admission at the Electric Theatre Music Hall Austin. The newest moving pictures, many imported from France, arrive twice weekly and programs rotate Mondays and Thursdays.
A reader praises MUSIC HALL Austin for superb ventilation, comfortable seating, and overall safety and convenience for patrons citing its quality as the city’s coolest hall.
The ad touts low prices during hot season with a five cent admission at the Gem Theatre Music Hall. It guarantees first class, up to date entertainment and refunds at the box office if not satisfied.
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