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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
2
A Cresco youth on an excursion train leaving St Peal was missing at Ramsey and found in a ditch near the Lansing embankment. He suffered serious injuries but appeared asleep until officers, including Riley, took him to a local hospital.
Historical court record recounts George W. Peterson of Blooming Prairie Steele county defying a May 1905 license hike and continuing liquor sales. Indicted for violating the law, he was fined 1% and jailed 30 days after a evidence chain involving circus performer Budd Williams. Supreme Court upheld the sentence, with Brown noting Peterson’s schemes to sell liquor under renamed labels and a 300 key scheme.
Arthur Warren recounts how Westinghouse demonstrated the first air brake on a Pittsburgh line. Despite initial doubt, the device stopped a train at a grade crossing, saving lives and property. The success led to compensation terms and a fortune starting at age twenty two.
The Austin Daily Herald lists editors John H Skinner and Setroof Ellis Skinner and notes their entry at the port office in Austin Minnesota. The readable portion hints at a local notice or filing connected to the Skinner family with archival context.
A woman phones in a report about a dog case involving possible poisoning or scalding as a dog may have faced a cruel fate. The piece mentions a brutal incident tied to a humane society and a call to action amid concern over animal suffering.
Ecelsior Springs June 1. W E Flentie postmaster of Cape Girardeau a brick manufacturer and merchant was nominated for railroad and warehouse commissioner by the Republican state convention and J W White of Brookfield was nominated for superintendent of schools.
A heavy wind and rain storm swept Central Kentucky at night causing extensive damage. Telephone lines were broken severing connections while trees and fences fell and many buildings sustained harm.
Ohio State University won the Big Six track meet in Columbus with 75 points. A petition has been filed in federal court at Omaha seeking action against the Standard Beet Sugar company.
A juror in an English court was awakened after dozing during a coun term. The judge rebuked him as the juror explained he believed he was sworn to give a verdict according to the evidence, not the speeches.
A reflective line contrasts three kinds of good the enjoyable pleasing and virtuous opposing evil. It argues the first two are worthless or ineffective, while the third stands as true good.
A home nursery ad urges buyers to visit Turtle Creek Nursery in Austin Minnesota to select and inspect fruit trees evergreens roses bulbs and related stock before purchasing rather than ordering from outside nurseries. Proprietor J M Lindsay promotes acclimation condition and freshness and touts reading varieties of apple trees and ornamental stock.
At Fisch's store a late Saturday sale offers 200 short lace curtains originally priced from 1.00 to 4.00 dollars. Customers may choose any curtains for 25 cents each while supplies last, from 7:50 to 6:36.
City board meets after eight th30 with Mayor Sutton presiding. May street operations cost 1464. Aldermen discuss culverts costs and six units to be bought. Mrs Slindee seeks 4100 settlement over a fall injury. Community projects include removing sock yards from Alleghany street and a new surface sewer estimate west of Main Street.
The board met Friday afternoon in the Jeveregations church and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs L West Vice President Mrs R E Shepherd Secretary Mrs George Anderson Treasurer Mrs Hortense Robbins.
An Italian newspaper reports the kings visit to Vesuvius with the eruption witnessed by majesty. A German paper notes a royal prince was born yesterday. An army officer attending the king of Spain is asked the time, and replies with a courteous phrase.
The era of Actium marks the early Roman Empire and recalls Octavius’ victory over Antony and Cleopatra on January 1, 30 B.C. It was used in Roman writing and speech, similar to how later generations reference events before or after key wars.
A quotation from the Saturday Evening Post states that a straight life is the shortest distance between honesty and honor, emphasizing moral integrity and ethical behavior as guiding principles.
In Mower County Minnesota a probate hearing is set for May 19 1906 regarding the estate of Samuel E Hall with Mary Hall petitioning for administration. The court orders publication in the Austin Daily Herald for three weeks and a June 1 1906 hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Delegates from multiple charges gathered for a district convention marked by enthusiastic presentations and inspiring addresses. Anna Dider of Boaz spoke on the Southland Problems while Mrs Lutz impressed with Our Responsibility and a notable solo. Officers elected include President Washburn Rogers and Vice President Petrie with several other posts filled.
A Wright book excerpt recalls smuggling as a quasi legitimate pursuit in the past with two of every three pounds of tea deemed contraband and a range of society profiting from it. It contrasts large scale smuggling with bribery perjury and violence and notes the old watchman’s gear and the pin making process with a proverb about ten hands making a pin.
A traveler quotes Harper's Weekly on Persian theater. Native performers evoke solemnity and irony to Western eyes. In a miracle play the prophet ascends by a simple block and tackle lifting him from view while an attendant watches. Spectators may still weep openly due to oriental imagination.
Chicago June 2 Members of the faculty football committee of the Big Nine colleges met here and after a prolonged discussion adopted the football rules of the 1906 rules committee for the coming year.
The 650 foot cantilever bridge spanning the Zambezi at Victoria Falls connects Rhodesia to Tanganyika Uganda and Cairo. It features a 1000 ton central span and 49% pound per cubic foot rolled steel, built by an English firm in 55 weeks amid aerial railway and cargo systems.
Specials Saturday offer free leather hand painted fans with millinery purchases over 1 dollar. Fans given with walking skirts shirt waists and underskirts. Tea coffee and spice business booming double tickets Saturday. Grand offer free life size portrait for 98 cents and one free sitting at Vosburg studio. First class work guaranteed. Regular price 3 dollars. Offer valid Saturday only.
Relieved map shows exact locations of all points of importance in Yellowstone National Park. Aimed as an invaluable aid to tourists and useful for homes libraries or schools. Sent prepaid on receipt of 35c by A McCleland General Passenger Agent St Paul Minnesota.
Two women in the beauty business endorse Newbro's Herpicide. Bertha A. Trullinger and Grace Dodge report hair loss stopped and dandruff cleared after using the product. Sample offered for 10 cents. agents and Detroit company name appear.
Mass times listed as :00 and 19:30 with an evening service at 7:30.
The Christian Brotherhood will meet in Elk’s Hall at 2:00 Sunday afternoon led by D. Decker. Bring Tabernacle song book.
Oakland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 3 p m with minister W E Sloane and Mrs Sloane speaking about Christian Who What and How? The men reading room opens weekly with J E Hormel as superintendent and evening service planned.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m and 8 00 p m with a Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m All are invited to attend any or all services The subject is God the Preserver of Man
Rev J B Budlong rector announces Holy Communion at 7 20 am Holy Communion and sermon at 10 50 am Sunday school at 12 pm evening prayer and bacculaureate sermon by the rector to the graduating class of the 8 M N College at 8 pm The public is invited to all services.
The First Congregational church at St Paul and Mill hosts a 10 30 morning service led by minister F B with Sunday School at noon. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm. Evening Worship at 6 includes the sermon by Rev Albert L Smalley D D of Cleveland and a large chorus choir. You are invited to worship with us.
Pastor at St Paul and Oakland notes morning service at 10 30 Sunday School at 12 6 45 B Y P U and evening service at 8 Lord's Supper observed. An old journal advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with claims of a $100 reward for cures and urges readers to send for manuals. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Fragmentary notes describe a morning service with prayers and counsel offered to attendees. The text mentions a baptismal or blessing element, a sermon on spiritual condition, and cordial welcomes to listeners in a California setting with street references.
Preparatory service tonight features minister FE Slosne with sermon The Threshing Nam. Communion and reception of the Lord’s Supper follow. Sunday morning includes Mer ed by Lord's Supper. Evening Young People’s Society led by H D McNish and the Brotherhood with a large choir. Pastor will speak on Examination.
The notice lists a 9:30 Claes meeting followed by a 10:30 worship sermon by the pastor and a 2:00 day school session for members. At 3:00 the Junior League and Epworth League meet, with 5:00 evening services led by the pastor and C4 Sachse of the Salvation Army. Rev W Lutz will speak tomorrow at Cedar City after Zoc clock with the Methodist orchestra and a Christian Brotherhood action.
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