Plans of H. S. Seniors
Austin's class of 1910 plans to pursue education or work after high school. Marguerite Carr will attend Carleton College. Florence Crane Ruth Christie Louise Smith and Marjorie Lewis aim for Colorado College. Alfred Knutson goes to State University. Alice Murphy enters Normal School. Susie Simonson Margaret McShane Elsie Padden seek college. Marie Sterling to Beloit College. Donald Chapman to study law. Margaret McCarty Grace Murphy Ethel Taylor to teach. Harold Vosburgh and Florence Weidt have year assignments. Lillian Grass targets Mankato Normal or Normal studies in Austin. Bessie Todd Patricia Chambers plan home duties. Addie Keenan to St Mary's in the Woods Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Marguerite Carr
Carleton College
Florence Crane
Ruth Christie
Louise Smith
Marjorie Lewis
Colorado College
Alfred Knutson
Alice Murphy
Susie Simonson
Margaret McShane
Elsie Padden
Marie Sterling
Beloit College
Donald Chapman
Margaret McCarty
Grace Murphy
Ethel Taylor
Harold Vosburgh
Florence Weidt
Memorial Day Fatality In Rockford Minnesota
News reaches Mrs. A. F. Mattice and Mrs. J. S. Furtney that Robert Dixon, husband of their niece, was killed Memorial Day in Rockford Minnesota. The accident occurred as a parade horse frightened and bolted, causing Dixon’s death. Mrs. Mattice travels to Rockford for the funeral Friday, while Mrs. Furtney heads to Owatonna to join others en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mattice
J. S. Furtney
Rockford
Minnesota
Robert Dixon
Dixon
Mattice
Mrs. Williamson
Mower County Rural School Plans First Commencement
Plans are underway for the first annual rural school commencement in Mower County to be held in Dexter in late June. An eminent school man will speak, a picnic dinner and ball games are planned, along with a stock judging demonstration. Eligible graduates are urged to watch for final announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Dexter
Card of Thanks to Friends and Camp Harvey Chapin
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. We also thank Camp Harvey Chapin for the flowers sent. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sistek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Chapin
Joe Sistek
Civic Tea Brings Civic League Boost at Austin Club
The Civic Tea at Austin's Commercial club rooms drew about ninety women and a few men for a social afternoon to support city improvement. Guests enjoyed tea varieties, readings, songs, and a popular trio recital. the event netted $13 for the Civic League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Commercial Club
Finance Committee
E. F. Smith
W. R. Terry
A. M Smith
A. W. Wright
Conner
Civic League
Ceylon
Bright Isle
Aett
Elsie Peterson
Justice Court Arraigns Schultz in Shotgun Larceny Case
Bennie Schultz arraigned in Justice Fairbanks' court on stealing a shotgun and 25 shells from Chas M Colby in Waltham town ship. He pled guilty to larceny in the second degree and was bound over to the June district court term. Oscar Steffne aged 14, linked to Schultz, also pled guilty and bound over. Sheriff Nicholsen, who learned of the theft five days late, had tracked the pair for a month and caught Steffie near Orchard In working on the escape they crossed about 55 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Schultz
Fairbanks
Chas. M. Colby
Waltham Township
Oscar Steffne
Schultz
Nicholsen
Steffne
Steffie
Orchard
Special Music Soloists Listed by Date
A schedule of solo performances includes June 5 Miss Alice Hayes June 12 Dr A N Collins June 19 Mr Frank Wilbour and June 26 Miss Margaret Zender arranged for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hayes
A. N. Collins
Frank Wilbour
Margaret Zender
Social Events Highlight Sendoffs And Clubs
The Tri State Telephone operators honored Miss Hilda Kolpin as she departs for Devil’s Lake North Dakota to work in a telephone office. Teachers entertained at Miss Margaret Avery’s home for Miss Margaret Zender with games music and gifts. The Happy Thought club will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Frank Pike’s home with high attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State
Henry Bushman
Hilda Kolpin
Devil's Lake
N. Dak
Miss Kolpin
Austin
Margaret Avery
Margaret Zender
Will Austfather
Happy Thought Club
Frank Pike
Memorial Day Thanks From McIntyre Post
Veterans express sincere thanks to Citizens' committee C H Decker C F Cook and C I Johnson for untiring efforts in making Memorial Day a fitting tribute to veterans living and dead. They note long service deserves a vacation but celebrate the committee's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre Post
Citizens’ Committee
Messrs
C. H. Decker
C. F. Cook
C. I. Johnson
Campbell
J. H. Carstens
Ladies of the Relief Corps, Co. G
P. Bump
James Deremer
R. Boyd
Browne Indicted in Lorimer Vote Bribery Case
Chicago June 1 1910 Judge McSurely denies motion to quash indictment charging Representative Lee O Neil Browne with paying Representative Charles A White $1000 to vote for Lorimer for senator Indictment drawn by special grand jury Browne ordered to stand trial in Cook County
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The
Herald
Chicago
Ills
McSurely
Lee O’neil Browne
Charles
Lorimer
Browne
Cook County
The City Man as a Farmer
An essay argues city dwellers can gain home health and independence by moving to the country but warns it demands humility and patience. It notes seasoned farmers possess soil instinct and practical experience that city transplants often lack, despite ambitious plans.
Road Picnic Postponed By Local Auto Club
The Austin and Mower County Automobile club postponed the Thursday good roads meet to June 9 after a meeting at the Commercial club rooms. Grand Meadow members W A Nolan and G A Wright attended. The delay stems from many members attending high school commencement exercises. A rousing meeting is set for next Tuesday with all machine owners urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin and Mower County Automobile Club
Commercial Club
W. A. Nolan
G. A. Wright
Grand Meadow
Commencement Exercises Planned for Local Schools
The Southern Minnesota Normal College and Austin High School hold commencements Thursday evening. SMNC at the college chapel at eight with Dr J F Stout delivering the address. Austin High at the MB Church with ten cent admission. Seats reserved at Wolds drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Minnesota Normal College
Austin High School
College Chapel
J. F. Stout
M.be
Wold’s Drug Store
A H S Alumni Banquet Set At Elk's Hall
The A H S Alumni banquet will be held Thursday June 30 at the Elk's hall. A fine banquet will be served at seven o'clock, followed by toasts and a business meeting at the tables. The evening will close with social time as the committee plans an extra fine gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk’s Hall
M. W. A. Meeting Tonight Draws Attendees
The M. W. A. holds its regular meeting tonight to discuss attending summer picnics and aims for a large turnout.
Championship Ball Game Looms For No Iowa Title
The Cresco ball team meets Austin High at Lafayette Park Friday at four. Both unbeaten, the game will decide the Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota championship.
Wonder Store to Close This Week for Stock Reorganization
Notice to the public says the Wonder store will close for invoicing and stock rearrangement the rest of the week. A large supply of new stock will arrive and be placed on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder
Old Back Shed Reborn as Chi Namel Furniture Revival
In a tale from a family shed, a discarded grandpa bed is revived by Chi Namel polish. Ma proclaims the old furniture gains value as the antique craze grows. W. J. Urbath & Bro promote Chi Namel as the finish that preserves looks and extends life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
W. J, Urbatch & Bro
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claimed To Cure All Stages
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh. The promoters offer a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urge readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with accompanying Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Winging Up His Affairs
A Kansas City Journal fragment shows a man confronting Ben about a feud with Jim Wombat. The other speaker reveals he is Jim’s executor, hinting at unresolved affairs and potential inheritance or settlement after Jim’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Jim Wombat
Jim
Kansas City Journal
Like the Moon Bright after Dinner Speaker Quip
A Cleveland Leader quote playfully compares a dinner speaker to a moon stating a fuller moon shines brighter and sparks a light joke about stardom. The exchange highlights witty civic newspaper tone.
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Cleveland
Angels in Waiting Start While Still Mortal
Readers urged to begin virtuous pursuits now to become angels after life, echoing moral counsel from National Magazine about making a start before death.
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H. S
Rural School Commencement
Sterlin
Amstin. Minne
Civic Tea
Justice Court
the Baptist Church
Miss Zender
Veterans Express
Rep. Browne
the Herald
Huser
P. O
Cincinnati
West College
Harry Stefflire
Elk Hotel
Rock Island Dept. Res’t
Albert Ea
Minn
Kellog
Bridge Street
T. H. Bennett
College Street
John Harpman
Alex 8
Evergreen Farm
Franklin
S. Greenwich
Vine Street
Cressey’s
Kansas
Chas, L West
John M. Briebach
the Meat Man
Yellow Stone Valley
Montana
Washington, D. C
Dakotas
Yellow Stone
North Dakota
Pembina Covd
Otter Tail County
Minne
Iowa
E. H. Smith Land & Loan Co
Austin, Minn
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