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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald lists JOHN H. SKINNER as editor and prop and RTRUDE ELLIS SKINNER as associate editor with standard post office designation as second class matter in Austin Minnesota.
A June 20 arrival by Austin Nichols is urged as the city marks its fifty year milestone. Public schools close for summer as children anticipate river, woods, and fields, and a Whittier school incident features a patriotic address and a student misnaming the governor. A prisoner arrives with his own commitment papers and serves a one year term. A tale of turpentine mishap bonds a husband and wife, a war weapons collection by O Ie Sime is praised for library display, and curiosity over historic arms continues.
Mr. H O Basford sells a half interest in the Austin Register to Mr. Bingham of Minneapolis, who will join Harry to continue publication. Basford retires after 38 years of service, recalling early Austin days, landmark stories, and the city’s growth from a small village to a bustling city.
Fisch's store announces a Saturday sale from 7:30 to 9:30 offering 300 short lengths of lace curtains valued at $1.00 to $4.00 each. Customers may choose any curtain while supplies last for 25 cents each, 1 2.
A Buffalo Express excerpt shows a customer lamenting an unfinished suit and a tailor jokingly presenting the completed one with a bill in hand. The exchange captures a brisk, humorous tone from a street scene.
A long roster of names from Abrahams to Teigen shows a broad cross section of local residents and families. The compiled list includes teachers, merchants, and workers such as Dorine Anderson Clarry Bennett Myrtle Christie Ruth Conner Nellie Cook Ruby Crane Florence Dalager Roy Decker Lois Ginhagen and many more.
Austin invites every man woman and child of Mower County to the great free basket picnic to be held at Lafayette Park on June 20. Last year over 3000 attended and stores will close for the general holiday in the city. Committees promise a tall program of sports and entertainment for all.
A play of the same name was well presented last night before about 400 patrons who applauded generously. The company has performed all week, delivering clean entertainment and strong acting in a crowd-pleasing production. Tonight East Lynn is on stage with the tent expected to fill.
Solon warned that laws ensnare the weak and fragile while heavier matters break through, allowing escape for weightier issues. The ancient maxim contrasts legal rigidity with the resilience of substantial concerns.
Sheriff Hutson of Marshaltown transferred three alleged escapees to Mason City. Wagner, Leonard, and Burns were part of a six man gang that escaped from Marshalltown jail. Four of them, Wagner Leonard Lawson and Burns, later robbed a Mitchell cold storage car of beer. Wagner and Leonard carried dynamite and were sentenced five days. Lawson and Burns were discharged. Lawson fled town while Burns was recaptured. Burns arrested after Hutson arrived.
About 40 farmers met at Alliance Fire Insurance to oppose a proposed drainage ditch from Rice Lake along Turtle creek toward the Cedar. They plan a formal protest, hire Lafayette French as counsel, and say the project harms water access, land, stock, and scenery while benefiting only nonresident speculators. Estimated cost is $200,000.
A colorful party on Collins street honored Miss Katheryn Moonan with a surprise parcel shower hosted by fourteen young women at the Gallagher home. Decorations featured spirea, green and white colors, and a market-basket centerpiece. Each guest read a sentiment from a parcel card before Moonan opened the gifts and the evening ended with refreshments and a game of Up Jenkins.
Every Tuesday for the balance of the year the Chicago Great Western railway will sell homeseekers tickets to Minnesota North Dakota and Canadian Northwest at about half rates to other territory first and third Tuesdays. Apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn state number in party and g.
An old newspaper pitch offers a panoramic relief map of Yellowstone National Park. Claims general accuracy and points of interest location. Appeals to tourists and home libraries for its value. Addressed to A. M. Cleland, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minnesota.
A special excursion train offers round trips to St Paul and Minneapolis for 1.50, via Chicago Milwaukee. The 6 45 a m Friday train from Minneapolis departs 6 10 p m and 5 15 p m 6 50 p m on Friday June 1. Tickets valid only on designated train with additional Minnesppi–Minnehaha Falls service five cents. Base Concert at 1 30 p m at Minnehaha Falls Park. Visit Wonderland Minneapolis White City admission free to excursion holders. Agent C M & St P Ky for details.
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