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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
2
Memorial services led by Rev J S Budiong honors fallen Union soldiers with prayers, music, and a speech by Ex Gov Van Sant. Processions, flags and floral tributes fill Decoration Day observances in Cedar Rapids with Veterans in full regalia.
Mac's baseball team defeated Owatona 3 to 0 on a rain muddied field as Dumfee struck out ten and allowed two hits. On Decoration Day they faced Albert Lea at Lafayette Park with Rube Iken pitching for the visitors, delivering a fast exhibition and costing the locals the 3 to 0 defeat.
The Dorothy Wood Stock Company under Mock Sad Alli opened a week at the Gem with In Old Virginia to a packed house. The cast includes Mock in leading roles and sleight of hand acts, praised as among the best stock companies to visit Austin. Moving pictures by Mahnke between acts pleased the audience, with tonight's program featuring The Price of Honor and a strong Musical Turners act. New reels include The Burglar's Mistake The Schoolboy's Revenge and The Roue's Heart amid changing film service.
Mrs Henry W Lightly dies at home southwest of Austin after a second stroke. Born Lucy Elliott in Holly Michigan, she was 57, married 1877 to Henry W Lightly, mother of Roy M 26 Jay 18 and Ethel 14. Survived by sister Mrs Robert Skinner and brother George Elliott. funeral at the house with Rev G W Lutz and Rev C D Belden. burial Oakwood Cemetery beside her infant daughter.
Frank Kendall left Toterville at 6 p.m. Sunday and Will Brown left at the same time in the Pierce Racine. The Black Surry team beat Racine an hour and a half later, arriving at 8 15 after a 26 mile mud run. Mr and Mrs N F Banfield returned from Colorado this morning. Frances Loucks Brown of Fort Dodge arrived for a visit with Mrs A H Loucks. Mr and Mrs Ray OHalloran of Minneapolis spent Sunday and Monday at the OHalloran home.
The G A R Circle held a Memorial service at Woodmen Hall on Saturday afternoon. A program featured several selections and flower girls. Berdie Hasel tine read a poem praising the Old Grand Army Boys and their sacrifices for the nation, with emphasis on fidelity, freedom, and victory in the Civil War.
Irene Hubbard of Milford visits her brother Clyde in town. The Knickerbocker Club met with Mamie Perl. Ida Laurie and Mamie Perl spent Sunday with Ella Radzon in Minneapolis and Nettie Adams in St. Paul. Mrs. Ben Wright of Grand Meadow visited Harley Kough. Mrs. James Orr came from Adams to visit Austin friends and her sister Mrs. Olson. Mrs. John Umhoefer and daughter from Miles City Montana visit. Annie Umhoefer returns home for a two week visit from St. Paul.
Woodmen of the World group Von Dusko Camp M W A will hold a meeting Wednesday night. Important business. All members urged to attend. O J Simmons Consul.
Mrs M O Anderson of OF times Iowa visits Austin friends. Ben Grant of Chicago stays with grandparents William and Mrs Thompson. R E Shepherd arrives from Billings to visit Mrs Shepherd then travels to Washington DC and Oswego NY before Billings return. Adam Duerst family and Mr Bell from Lyle visit. Mrs Ben Powers hospitalized for appendicitis at St Olaf's. Eaton Robbins of Albert Lea and Rev Creasey preach in M E church.
Miss Agg e Welch longtime head waitress at the Fox hotel received a warm farewell Saturday hosted by Mr. Chas Fox Jr. Friends and hotel patrons praised her courteous service as gifts including a leather hand bag a gold necklace and a gold watch and chain were presented. She plans a summer trip to Yellowstone park and western points and will return in the fall to resume her post.
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