Eighth Grade Promotion at Austin Grammar School
The eighth grade closing exercises were held in the high school assembly room Friday night. Principal speakers praised the pupils and teachers for their steady effort. Dr. J. F. Stout delivered “The Gospel of Hope” as Supt. G. A. Franklin announced diplomas for 81 graduates and 27 more with credits, listing the class members.
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Austin Grammar School
James Barrett
Boatman
Veazie
Little Boy Blue
Seees
Elia Earl
Nina Hegge
United States
Arthur Johnson
Albert Newman
Elsie Rockwell
Esther Leary
Hazel Williams
Antonia
Robert Talmadge
Bassania
Lisle Henrifin Gratiano
Frank Plum
Mynard Robertson
Robert Roble
Glen Johnson
George Kaufman
Llewelyn Howells
Vern Cullen
Charles Anderson
J. F. Stout
G. A. Franklin Merry
Vincent
G. A. Franklin
Local Names List Reads Like Historical Directory
Readable fragments show a roster of individuals including Mickelson McDonald Mann Morgan Murphy Newman Olson Plum Peck Robertson Rockwell Roberts Robertson Reeves Sullivan Selix Smith Smith Schmitz Talmadge Thirion Wilder Wilder Williams Wright Wiseman Waters Woodward Loucks Cullen. The item resembles a social or electoral roster common to historical pages.
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Eda Mickelson
Harold Mickelson
Isabel McDonald
Margaret McGreevy
Coral Mann
Roy Mann
Arnold Mann
Frances Meyer
Ruth McCourt
Glenn Morgan
Albert Murphy
Albert Newman
Ethel Olson
Frank Plum
Frank Peck
Mynard Robertson
Elsie Rockwell
Paul Rockwell
Margaret Roberts
Robert Robl
Myrtle Reynolds
Willie Robertson
Ross Robertson Maude Reeves
Clara Sullivan
Viola Selix
Harry Smith
Glen Smith
Herbert Schleuder
Otto Schmitz
Robert Talmadge
Joseph Thirion
High Scores Made At Gun Club Tournament
The Austin shooters earned prizes at a Friday gun club tournament as the Austin delegation did not attend. Amateur winners included H Converse Fulda 167 L E Parker Minneapolis 166 Loren Trenary Austin 162 and A F Johnson and Chas Adler 161. In the pro class scores reached 170 by R R Barber Minneapolis 168 by H H G Taylor Meckling 8S D and 156 by H C Rinkel Minneapolis. Dick Guptil of Winner did not compete. The Austin club plans to attend the Spring Valley shoot next Wednesday.
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Albert Lea
H. Converse
Fulda
L. E. Parker
Minneapolis
Loen Trenary
Austin
A. F. Johnson
Chas
Adler
L. Trenary
Sam Hamilton
R. R. Barber
HH. G. Taylor
Meckling
H. C. Rinkel
Dick Guptil
Austin Club
Spring Valley
City Council Advances Sprinkling Plan and Parks Band
City council approved authority for the sprinkling committee to procure water and establish two river water pumping stations. The Austin Band was hired for park concerts at 25 dollars monthly for four months, with every third concert in parks. Several petitions were referred or granted, ordinances tabled, and bills totaling 2688.22 approved before adjourning to June 24.
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C. R. Boostrom
A. Cole
Geo. Sutton
Robertson
FE. Gleason
Austin Band
Alexandria
Zender & Jensen
Sewer Committee
Bridge Street
Second
Fifth Streets
River’ Street
Cedar Street
Medary Street
Kenwood Avenue
Third Street
Second Street
Sixth Street
Maple
Fourth Street
East Bridge Street
Standard Oil Co
City Recorder
Geo. H. Rochford
J. Gordon Steele Co
Minneapolis
Roy Chaffee
Harrington Hotel
Max Miller
M. N. Clausen
W. W. Hommel
Galt
Justice Fairbanks
Justice Ranney
Herald
Prophesied Future Shown At Bijou In A Battle in the Clouds
At the Bijou last night a film titled A Battle in the Clouds portrayed giant airships over a city dropping bombs with precision. The show also includes the scenic Parks of Ca serata Italy and is described as high class.
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Bijou
Caserta
Italy
Casey Bros Vaudeville at Gem Theatre Draws Big Applause
The Casey Bros presented three acts of vaudeville and motion pictures at the Gem theatre in Austin. The show drew enthusiastic applause and was praised as the best vaudeville seen in Austin for the money, especially the final act, the four musical maestri, which is described as far above the ordinary.
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Casey Bros
Gem Theatre
Austin
Benton Shoes Adds Complete Repair Machine
O J Benton installs a Flem ing shoe repairing machine hailed as among the most complete. It handles heavy work and fine sewing of ladies shoes with demonstrations for a week. Spectators see soles sewn in about thirty seconds and the phrase Shoes repaired while you wait becomes reality at Benton's store.
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O. J. Benton
Benton Shoe Store
Benton
Boostrom to Lead Men’s Meeting at Elk’s Hall
Prof. Chas. R. Boostrom will lead the Men’s Meeting of the Christian Brotherhood next Sunday at 3 PM in Elk’s hall. Special music will accompany the session and attendees are urged to hear him.
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Christian Brotherhood
Ellis’ Hall
C. R. Boostrom
Memorial services prompt M.W.A members to gather
Modern Woodmen members are asked to meet at the M W A hall Sunday at 2 30 PM to attend memorial services at the Baptist church.
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M.W.A
Baptist Church
A H S Wins Southern Minnesota Northern Iowa Championship
The A H S nine defeated Cresco 5 to 0 at Lafayette Park Friday afternoon to capture the high school championship of Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Chapman pitched a no hit game as local bats dominated from start to finish. The team has suffered only one defeat all season, by Carleton in the opening game.
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A. H. S. Ball
Minnesota
Iowa
Cresco
Lafayette Park
Chapman
Carleton
Social Events Highlight Local Club Gatherings
Mrs. Harpman was surprised by the Home Missionary society of the Methodist church with about thirty attendees. Edwin Guy’s picnic on Hirshs lawn drew twenty five friends as he prepares to move west. A K R T club party honored Miss Jennie Teeter ending her four and a half year tenure in the city. Happy Thought club banner meeting hosted by Mrs. F H Pike had seventy present and officers were chosen: President Mrs. F H Pike, Vice President Mrs. E V Hart, Secretary Mrs. Will Aultfather, Treasurer Mrs. J W Varco.
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Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Albert Harpman
Dr. Stout
Edwin Guy
Hirshs Lawn
K. R. T. Club
Jennie Teeter
Teeter
Minneapolis
Happy Thought Club
F. H. Pike
Will Aultfather
E. V. Hart
J. W. Varco
Evening on Cleveland Square Shows World in Faces
A vivid portrait of Cleveland's public square as crowds move by under glowing skyscraper lights. The scene paints diverse expressions from across the earth and hints at the local appeal of Chi-Namel for home finishing needs.
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Cleveland
Earth
W. J. Urbatch & Bro
The Great U S Carnival Co at McKennas Ground
The carnival advertises high class attractions led by Tony the alligator boy and John L. Sulival the 700 pound Russian bear. Performances include three rounds per show in a big ring with three riding devices, a giant Ferris wheel, circle swing and other free exhibitions daily.
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U. S. Carnival Co
McKenna’s Ground
Tony
John L. Sulival
Usal
G I A to B of L E Meeting at Woodman Hall
The G I A to B of L E held a pleasant meeting at Woodman hall on Friday. Two new members, Mrs Lang and Mrs Lorenz, were initiated. Delegate Mrs J H McDonald read a Detroit convention report, which was enthusiastically received and filed. Refreshments followed with a past president pin presentation and chocolates from Chorpe's Candy House of Detroit.
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L. E
Woodman Hall
Lang
Lorenz
J. H. McDonald
Detroit
Barr
Chorpe’s Candy House
Detroit, Mich
Christian Brotherhood Regular Meeting at Ellis Hall
The Christian group holds a regular meeting at Ellis Hall at 3 o'clock led by Prof. C. R. Boostrom with special music on the program. An invitation is extended to all members.
Junior Civic League Meeting At Library
The ladies committee of the Civic Junior League invites all members to meet at the library Monday afternoon. Seeds and buttons will be provided, and children interested in joining are asked to attend.
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Civic Junior League
Junior Civic League
Mr and Mrs George Evison Visit Rose Creek Couple
Mr and Mrs George Evison of Rose Creek were in the city today visiting and seen downtown.
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George Evison
Rose Creek
City
Social Evening at Commercial Club Sets Dance Night
The Commercial club rooms will host a social evening next Tuesday with dancing. The Tichys will provide the music, and a 25 cent music fee will be charged to men who take part. Non dancers are welcome for additional entertainment.
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Commercial Club
Tichys
Memorial Services for M. W. A. to be Held in Baptist Church
The Modern Woodmen plan their Annual Memorial Day service at 3:00 p.m. in the Baptist church with Rev. Carstens delivering the sermon. Royal Neighbors will join and meet at Woodman hall at 2:30. Public invitation extended.
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Baptist Church
Carstens
Woodman Hall
Thursday Auto Meet At Grand Meadow Farm Picnic
The Austin and Mower County Automobile Club will meet Grand Meadow motorists at the Charles Fairbanks farm east of Austin next Thursday for a Good Roads picnic described as the largest and best yet. A rousing meeting at the Commercial club next Tuesday aims to arrange details and draw a large attendance.
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Austin and Mower County Automobile Club
Grand Meadow
Charles Fairbanks
Austin
Commercial Club
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Nora Dahle
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Ethel Gibson Lisle Hennifin Grant Hope Blanche Haseltine
Fernly Harris
Alexander Hirsh
Glenn Johnson
Vera Johnson
Gordon Kenevan
Nelse King
Kenneth Knopf
Josie Lien
H. O. Peck
Fireman’s Relief Association
H. C. Opie
Parkins
Cresco High
the Herald
P. O
Cincinnati
Elk Hotel
Rock Island Dept. Res’t
Minn
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Franko-American Hygienic Co
F. Hi. Clark
W. Mill Street
Glorious Fruit
British Columbia
Our Choice
West- Kootenay Fruit Lands Company
Dept. O. Nelson
B. C
T. H. Bennett
College Street
John Harpman
Alex 8S
Campbell
Evergreen Farm
Franklin
Vine Street
Cressey’s
Miss Teeter
BIG Carnival CO
John M. Briebach
the Meat Man
House of Kuppenhemnes Ohnemy
Golden Eagle Clothing House
C. E. Dickens & Son
Austin, Minn
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Austin Cement
Stone, Tile Co
Interstate Phone
M. W. A. Memorial Services
Fleming
OJF
Justin Mion
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