Memorial Day Observance Carried On Despite Rain Storm
Rain and mud failed to dampen a full observance led by Mayor Sutton with G A R members and hundreds of townspeople. The parade moved to the Auditorium after Lafayette park was abandoned, featuring Co. G Rose Creek drum corps and a flag salute. Judge Jaggard delivered a patriotic address on sacrifice and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Park
Main Street
Tichy
Rose Creek
Co. G
Sutton
Rev. Sloane
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Harpman
W. M. Crane
J. H. Hormel
J. H. Anderson
D. Catherwood
Judge Jaggard
Supreme Court
Jaggard
Lincoln
Relief Corps
Sunday Morning Blaze at Central Hotel Causes Smoke Damage
Fire discovered about five o clock Sunday in the rear of the Central hotel on Railway street. Two alarms sent Engine 1 and 2. Fire started from waste papers in the rear cellarway, climbed stairs to the kitchen and a bedroom above. Minor damage to Um Hoefer's saloon floor. Building loss about 600 dollars insured. contents loss about 200 dollars insured.
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Central Hotel
Railway Street
Hhose
Umhoefer
Dinner and Social Evening Highlights Honor Guests
Miss Sadie Norton hosted a seven oclock dinner Saturday for Miss Nellie Phillips of Jackson and Mr. George Norton of South Dakota. Eighteen covers were set with initial place cards. Green and white decorations and music featured by Mr. Norton. Mrs. Lee Sargent hosted friends on River Street Thursday evening with refreshments and social pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Norton
Nellie Phillips
Jackson
George Norton
South Dakota
Norton
William Conger Dead Traveler Remembered in City
Telegraph announces the death of traveling engineer William Conger last Saturday at Marien la. William Anderson left for Marien la to attend the funeral held today. Conger formerly resided in our city and will be remembered by many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
William Conger
Marien la
Anderson
Mr. Conger
High School Takes On Hormel Packers At Fairgrounds
The High School meets Hormel's Packers at the fair grounds Tuesday afternoon. Attend for a likely close, competitive game between local rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Hormel’s
Packers
Packer Cross
Fair Grounds
Two Drownings in Cedar River Tragedy Claims Maurek Brothers
William Maurek 25 also known as William Prizner and his 12-year-old half brother Eddie drowned in the Cedar river after a boat accident while their younger brother Louie was rescued. The men had bought a keg of beer Saturday night and used a boat to take Eddie on a river trip when the boat overturned. Louie, who could swim, survived. William and Eddie died. Local officials and residents joined in the search as the widow Mrs. Josephine Maurek mourned. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday. Eddie buried beside Will in the Oakland area cemetery.
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William Maurek
William Prizner
Eddie
Cedar River
Louie
Will
Joseph Fitzthum
Herman Baudler
Otto
Herman
Josephine Maurek
Oakland
James Maurek
Sutton
Alderman Padden
Police Department
Charles Will
Dan Guinney
Baird
William Simpson
James
Rosy
Mary
John le Claire
Lansingtown
Baccalaureate Service for Austin High Class of 1908
The Austin High School class of 1908 held a baccalaureate service at the Lutheran church. Rev. J. A. E. Naess delivered the sermon on The Perfect Man, stressing ambition with purpose, character, and service, and noting the need for body, mind, and spirit development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin High School
Lutheran Church
Ella Johnson
Messrs
Clausen
Sommer
Mesdames
Fritz
Jesus Christ
Congregational Church Pledges Support for Miss Olive Vaughn
In Austin, pledges total 856 dollars to back Olive Vaughn, Lansing native and missionary in Hadjin Turkey. Missionary work with Armenians has thrived, with the church planning to cover 450 dollars through member gifts and church groups, including 356 from members, 25 from the Sunday School, and 28 from the Christian Endeavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Olive Vaughn
Hadjin
Turkey
Miss Vaughn
Lansing
D. B. Vaughn
Austin Congregational Church
American Board
Williams
Chicago
Italf
F. F. Knopf
Austin
Arthur McBride
Christian Endeavor
Hormel Purchases Store From Lyman Baird in Market Move
Herman Hormel buys the store occupied by Geo. A. Hormel Provision Co from Lyman D. Baird. The Hormel market first opened sixteen years ago next fall, and Herman Hormel began work with the company shortly after the market opened.
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Herman Hormel
Lyman D. Baird
Geo. A. Hormel Provision Company
Mr. Baird
Horme
Herman Horme
Baccalaureate Sermon Honors 1908 Normal College Class
Rev H B Hazen delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Southern Minnesota Normal College. He urged free will and self realization, urged action over inertia, and linked life to struggle and momentum. The service featured hymns, an organ voluntary, and prayers, closing with America and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
H. B. Hazen
Southern Minnesota Normal College
Normal School
Boostrom
Harpman
Heilman
Hazen
Jesus
America
A Genuine Grouch Farmer Banter Cartoon
A farmer known for constant complaining meets a friend and trades quips on weather farming and hard work. The exchange highlights witty class and family jabs as the man laments labor versus leisure and references family and wife’s condition.
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James
THE BOYS OF 98 FORM REGIMENTAL FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Members of Company G Twelfth Minnesota completed formation of a permanent society to foster friendship and plan regimental reunions. Officers elected: A C Page president N Nicholson vice president W D Bassler secretary B F Hormel treasurer. Dance proceeds at Hirsh Auditorium Friday night added to the treasury.
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Twelfth
Minnesota Regiment
Permanent Society
A. C. Page
N. Nicholson
W. D. Bassler
B. F. Hormel
Hirsh
Memorial Sunday thanks to Comrade Naess
Resolution extends sincere thanks to Comrade Naess for his able address on Memorial Sunday. Members pledge to cherish kind remarks honoring deceased comrades until the last roll call. Signed by J. C. Hawkins, P. Bump, R. Boyp, A. E. Haseltine, E. Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre Post
Naess
J. C. Hawkins
Caesar Reaches Rubicon Crossing Into Italy
The Rubicon marked the boundary between ancient Italy and Cisalpine Gaul. Caesar led an armed force across it, leaving his province and legally becoming an invader of Italy.
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Rubicon
Italy
Cisalpine
Gaul
Caesar
Dumas fils Replies to Alexandre Dumas Senior
In a cordial exchange Dumas fils answers a letter from Alexandre Dumas senior who praises Dame aux Camelias and seeks an acquaintance. The elder reveals he is a literary man and mentions Monte Cristo. Dumas fils responds eagerly to meet the renowned author, citing the praise of his father.
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Alexandre Dumas
Dumas Fils
Monte Cristo
Orkney Prayer and Livestock Prices in Harsh Summer Notes
An Orkney minister prays for favorable harvest weather with a nod to light winds, while a livestock market column lists fat hogs at $80 to 45 per head, veal sheep and lambs, pigs, and steers with price ranges. The text blends rural weather lore with agricultural price data.
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Orkney
Eae Lee
Property Selling Tip From Rosenthal Bros
If you have property to sell or rent it will bring more money and you will secure a customer quicker if the house is newly painted and decorated. It is surprising how much can be done at comparatively little expense. We will be glad to make suggestions and farms estimates. 2380 L or 179 J.ROSENTHAL Bros
Memorial Day thanks to dedicated committee in Austin
Resolutions praise C H Decker C F Cook and C I Johnson as arrangements committee for Memorial Day. The letter commends their tireless, patriotic work with the McIntyre Post to honor Decoration Day. It notes favorable weather and the mayor’s help, declaring the 30th of May observed. Signed J C Hawkins Boyd Haseltine Watkins.
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McIntyre Post
C. H. Decker
C. F. Cook
C. I. Johnson
For Sale Houses on Water Bridge and Railways
G Sorflatten offers property listings on Water Bridge Railway St Paul streets Oakland avenue and town lots plus farms near Austin and in northern Minnesota. Call and see me at Office 223 N Main St.
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St. Paul
Oakland Avenue
Austin
State
Light Shades and Electric Fixtures at Wallace Gregson
Wallace Gregson, Electrician at 1121 West Mill Street, showcases latest shades for chandeliers, stand and drop lights in Mission, Cathedral and Holland styles. We supply all electric road items and provide house wiring estimates gladly.
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Mission
Cathedral
Holland
Cail
Elec Roa
Petroleum Coke Offered by Mower County Lumber Co
Car advertises petroleum coke sold by Mower County Lumber Co. C. E. Heisey notes the product burns like wood and is available through the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Lumber Co
C. E. Heisey
Psychic forces and doubts about fourth dimension
The text debates belief in psychic phenomena citing Richet and Maxwell. It notes doubts after experiences, argues certainty rests on habit rather than proof, and suggests future scientists may formalize these phenomena within natural knowledge. It references Bacon via Hamlin Garland in Everybody's Philosophy.
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Maxwell
Newton
Purse
Hamiin Garland
Everybody
Obesity and the Habeas Corpus Act’s Odd Passage
The London Chronicle recounts how the habeas corpus act, crucial to England's liberty, was enacted by an unusual ruse. Lords Grey and Norris presided over tellers, Norris being distracted by vapors. Grey pretended to count ten in jest, then miscounted to pass the bill.
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England
Bishop Burnet
Grey
Norris
Lord Norris
Lord Grey
London Chronicle
Real Genius Quip Sparks Thought on Fame
In a Washington Star quote, an admirer calls an artist a real genius while Miss Cayenne counters that true genius can’t be proven by praise before death. The exchange reflects views on talent and posthumous reputation.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
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Sa. Swork
Eddie Maurek
Evangelical Lutheran Church
S. M. Normal College
London Family Herald
Minnesota
P. Bump
R. Boyp
A. E. Haseltine
E. Watkkins
the Rubicon
Rosenthal Bros
Austin, Minn
P. Bump J
C. Hawkins
Boyd
Haseltine, Watkins
Committee
Wallace Gregson, Electrician
West Mill Street
Prof
Geo. Morgan
Herald Office
Interstate
Zolvier
Richet
Bacon
Ash
ORBAT
INPOR
Ation
Lish
Toil du Nord
Zepher
liAe
Lonsdale
PRICE
Copenhagen
New Spring
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