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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
A Minnesota village near Austin lacks a mayor, offering a possible office. The Minneapolis Journal notes motorcycle risks after a fatal incident at Council Bluffs. Grand Meadow Record praises Austin’s new M E church and pastor Rev. Lutz, and reports August calendar weather.
Spring Valley reports 5S. A. Smith county treasurer of Mower county visited Friday as guest of Asa R. Burleson. He has filed again for Republican renomination and is praised for his work by the state examiner. The county neighbors commend honoring capable public service.
The piece notes a shortage of affordable homes for moderate means as high priced rentals exist and real estate agents report the same demand. It mentions bees in St. Augustine’s church steeple, a Georgia inquiry about a girl with Parker Carnival, profane language near an auto home, and tense moves by Mason City and Albert Lea officials expelling unemployed Black residents amid local racial tensions.
William Oliver of Mason Michigan was killed during a parachute drop at Hague park near Jackson. As the parachute filled, one side strings snapped, sending the aeronaut about 2000 feet to the ground. He died five minutes after being taken to the nearest house, the parachute trailing.
Students at the summer training school hosted a reception for Superintendent Grace Sherwood and the faculty. The event praised teachers for their instruction and kindness, noting harmony between students and staff and listing a 174 student enrollment. A program featured solos, a mandolin number, a reading, and a concluding toast to the summer school with affectionate tributes to staff and organizers.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served in a recitation room prettily decorated with roses and ferns. Misses Marie Kinsman Dorothy Knopf Hazel Tollefson Marie Butler Ethel Becker Esther Gilbertson Joy Franklin Amanda Johnson served during the evening social hour. The gathering was described as one of Austin's most brilliant summer social events.
The renowned advertiser and philanthropist known as the Great Vurpillat postpones his Austin visit due to heavy Minneapolis business but will positively be here Monday August 3. His vaudeville company plans free concerts lectures and entertainments each night starting at 8 p m on the corner of Bridge and River streets, drawing large crowds.
The Red Wing Republican reports a ruckus with the Vurpillar troupe in Winona and urges city officials to act. The Winona police chief says the group used his name, caused illness in residents, and that no cures were achieved during their stay. one elderly woman was seriously sickened.
Mrs P A Reillly entertained a number of friends this afternoon from three to five in honor of Mrs Montgomery and daughter who are guests of Mrs F P Dawes. Light refreshments were served.
The Austin baseball team travels to Blooming Prairie Sunday at 3 10 PM to face Kenyon. Both squads aim for a win and have bolstered weaknesses for the clash. Lineup lists Kenyon Mullane Corrigan Doyle Moonan Mohn Beiseker Lysne Rochford Corrigan and Austin Shields Hazeltine Taylor Barr Peterson Bailey Foss McCormick.
Friends surprised Jev and Mrs. W. E. Sloane Thursday evening after prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church. They were welcomed in the parlors with ice cream and cake and given a purse of money. The Sloanes left for Crane Island at Lake Minnetonka for a month long vacation.
H. A. Goslee has returned from London after a long voyage abroad. He spoke of travel experiences and postwar impressions during a brief chat at the home of relatives.
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