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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
2
Austin Daily Herald entry naming John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor and Gertrude Bellis Skinner as associate editor with standard post office filing phrase and a brief note on 45 second place matter.
The Janiors state the post reception dancing was unapproved and an outside event. Fifty years ago the Watkins family arrived in Mower County after a four week ox team journey from Burlington Wisconsin. A thunderstorm fatality near Dexter prompts discussion of lightning risks and recent statistics by the U.S. Weather Bureau.
At the Mower County Republican convention in Austin, R. E. Shepherd was elected chairman and C. D. Belden secretary. J. J. Furlong spoke on a Concord road project while W. A. Nolan drew support for lieutenant governor. A 13 delegate Duluth slate was debated, with Austin gaining an extra seat. The nomination committee presented a slate including Nolan, Campbell, Harden, Baird, Pierce, Shepherd, Seebach, Simmons, Peterson, Riley, Burnham, Padden, and Johnson.
Miss Mary Landherr of Johnsburg and Mr Anthony Bissen of Adams united in marriage at St Johns church Johnsburg Minnesota. Rev Father Schier officiated and a high mass followed by a wedding breakfast for about two hundred relatives and friends. The brides gown was white Japanese silk and she carried bridal roses. The couple received many costly presents and were praised by the community..out-of-town guests included Jack Welsch Wim Kohlmansperger and daughter and Nick Manten and son Ne Weires and son Pete Demeath Henry Smith and Pete Wagner.
The 1907 high school junior class hosted a reception for the 1906 graduates at the Main Street Auditorium. Ninety juniors plus graduates filled the hall decorated in green and white with the motto Quality not Quantity. Refreshments included frappe ice cream and wafers. dancing followed around 11 PM as others departed.
Martin Ragan visited Austin on Saturday. A Decoration Day exercise was held there. John White attended a wedding of a cousin. Chas Lagas is staying while recovering at home. Lynn Varco is in his father’s store. Farmers had a good week. Road work will dominate. Rural carriers enjoyed a holiday Wednesday.
Fat cattle and veal prices in this market notice show ranges for cows and heifers from 2.50 to 3.00, bulls 2.25 to 3.00, veal 2.00 to 8.10 per unit, and poultry items including turkeys spring chicks old roosters ducks geese. The fragment lists several figures and product categories with an emphasis on fat veal and broods.
The Social Twelve met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ormanzo Benton’s South Main Street home with nine members present. Guests included Mrs. Pitzen and Mrs. John Teeter. A fine supper was served. Pink and green shaded crysanhemams adorned the center with a dirh of sit d iriends. Six year old Dorothy Lyck sent a homemade cake to the club. Mrs. Benton received a decorative oak rocker as a memento of the day.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at every stage a constitutional disease requiring a constitutional treatment The advertisement claims the product destroys the disease at its source builds up the patient and offers 100 reward for any failure to cure It urges sending for testimonials and lists Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as the maker with druggists selling the product and accompanying Pills for constipation.
John Mears markets practical hacks for weddings and christenings. The guide promises tips and best practices to streamline planning and execution for these ceremonies.
An article argues stylish hats foul for bald heads and scalp germs. It promotes Newbro s Herpicide to kill the germs and restore hair, offers a 100 sample by mail, and names The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich and agent J E Malloy. It also includes services offered by John Mears for transport to hospitals, jails, depots, and baggage, with teams, hacks, and telephone.
A notice from June 5 1906 by John W Evans forbids anyone to trust his wife on his account and states he will not be responsible for any bills she may contract after this date.
AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK of Austin Minnesota offers select first farm mortgages for sale. Property listings include promising terms for local growers and landowners seeking financing through the bank’s Agricredit program.
An advertisement proposes a detailed relief map showing the park’s exact points for tourists and homes, offered by A M Cleland as general agent in St Paul Minnesota, upon receipt of payment.
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