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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
2
Gertrude Bille-Mkineer is named Associate Editor as Skinner and Ulmer reorganize staff duties. The change involves editorial leadership and responsiblities within the publication's governance structure.
Edwin Morris Matheson died at St Olav's after weeks of illness. Born January 14, 1902, he suffered measles this spring with no pneumonia. He was taken to hospital a week ago. Funeral from the Lutheran church tomorrow at ten. One brother and sister survive.
Sworn Giwenledon reports on a sunlit mood and a prize pacing horse named Maude S with Victor Welch foal prospects. An annular solar eclipse volleys across America on June 28, while Austin faces a $58,000 post office building plan led by Congressman Tawney. Anton Friedrich’s vandalized statue and a call for funds to finish the Courtland-Lansing flower garden are noted alongside obituaries for Mrs. J. M. Nicholsen, detailing a long New York to Austin life, four children, and a Norwegian Lutheran community service legacy.
The Farmers' Co-operative Elevator and Coal Company held its annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon June 2 in the grand jury room of the courthouse. Officers elected for the year include H. W. Lightly president Daniel Casey vice president C. L. Rice treasurer A. Newell secretary and manager. Executive Committee members are Whit Watkins Joseph Pinkava J. E. Murphy A Newell Maurice Cotter and P. G. Peterson. A dividend of 15 percent was declared. The company has operated three years and paid three dividends: 10 percent first year 15 percent second year and 15 percent third year. It was voted to move the annual meeting to the second Tuesday of March thereafter rather than June.
A call under a patriotic column urges readers to rise and remain standing when AMERICA is played or sung. It recalls Memorial Day customs, notes a few spectators who stood or sat, and asks teachers to instill a pledge of allegiance to the flag in pupils.
Spokane content reports a link between Handsome Dan Morris and a Leadville murder through clippings found after his arrest in Austin Minnesota. Chasing a Minnesota lead, Officer Chester Edwards captures Morris, who is already serving time in Walla Walla for a diamond robbery. Governor actions tie to a Michigan arrest of S W Morris alias Frank Shuttclippe, suspected as Dan's uncle in the Leadville crime.
Admission to the high school commencement at the Baptist church Friday evening is open to all who secure seats at Wold's for ten cents. All seats in the house are reserved.
In Yonkers Statesman style, Congressman John E. Andrus counsels a young man with a Capitol appointment. He tells him to take no more than 30 cents daily for lunch and car fare to curb spending and temptations as he begins life in Washington.
Dr Chas F Lewis surgeon and G G W By eye ear nose throat clinic offer eye care glass fitting X ray and electrical treatment. Austin National Bank blog office lists contact details with two phones and a street address near 197 House NW 1972 Interstate 275.
Heavy rains delay corn planting with some farmers done and others not yet started. Memorial Day observances at Fairview cemetery were small due to rain. Moscow Musical Club resumes after illness. Car mail carrier Laird rested after a holiday. A large crowd attended the ball game last Sunday in Moscow.
Adams Jr Johnson and Miss Ida Olson traveled to Austin on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. Adams and Stacyville met at Stacyville grounds on Thursday with Stacyville winning 12 to 3. H Carey and Mrs Ed Howells also visited Minneapolis over the weekend.
Official call issued for the Mower County Minnesota Republican convention to nominate thirteen delegates for the state convention and to select candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general and two railroad and warehouse commissioners. Precinct delegation is based on 1906 vote averages with primaries set for June 23 1908 at 7 to 8 pm.
Four houses for sale on Alleghany with a swap on Lansing Ave. A good house and barn with eight lots offered. A $1000 loan available on good security. Also a farm near Dexter with good buildings.
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