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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
3
Community notices include visits by Mrs. Oto Kanath and Mrs. Oberie, church events at St Augustine’s and Baptist arch, a bridge competition, funerals for N. I. Johnson and Mrs. Weld, and various ads for cigars, furniture repairs, piano tuning, and laundry services. Entires mention George Correl Sr Florence Grand Meadow and local tradesfolk.
The Eleventh Annual Convention of the W T U of Mower county is in the Methodist church with sessions at 2 30 this afternoon and 7 30 this evening. Representatives from across the county attend and the program includes song service scripture and prayer by Rev F C Whitney a platform symposium on the vital issues of the day led by Miss Hadley discussions on youth in churches peace versus war and narcotic effects of cigarettes led by Prof W F Selleck.
The show will be produced by local talent at the Austin Opera House on Monday June 18 directed by Miss Alice Sinclair with a strong city cast. Watch for further notice.
A Waltham man at a New Hampton picnic lost his girlfriend amid a crowded gathering. He searched the area and then boarded a train toward Cara, stopping at Elmore before returning to New Hampton. It is not known whether he located her.
Notices warn all debtors of Chapman and Co to settle by July 1 1900 or face collection. Upcoming Ladies Aid sociable at Congregational church features musical program and roll call contributions. Various residents travel teaching studios trains and picnics, with town updates on visitors, fishing trips, and arrivals.
Thede Bailey becomes proprietor of the former Kinsman billiard room and with Dan Stager consolidates the barber shop from R Danklemann’s store. They plan a joint front as barber shop and rear as billiard and pool room, with a grand overhaul and a July 1 opening.
Mrs. Ida M. Harvey hosted a Thursday evening reception on East Water street in honor of Mr and Mrs Geo Nolan of Los Angeles California. Mrs Nolan socialized with guests while singing dancing and refreshments were served for a very pleasant evening.
The census director declares enumerators who resign after accepting appointments face fines or imprisonment. The rule aims to prevent delays and extra costs from unanswered work as in 1890 when about 5000 enumerators quit early. Penalties deter delinquency in current census compilation.
M. H. Penniman and his wife returned Monday from Austin where they were married Saturday evening at the home of his brother D. C. Penniman with Rev. Somerville officiating. The bride, formerly Miss Dorothy Trank of Minneapolis, will reside in this city with her husband.
Mr and Mrs Frank Blake of Farmington visit relatives in the city. Miss OBrien of McGregor Indiana stays with her cousin Miss May Hunt. Mrs Gilmartin and daughter Laura of Calmar are guests at Chas Hans home on East Water Street.
Schedule notice lists one and one third fare for round trips via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to Delavan Minnesota from Madison and Northfield Minnesota with multiple June dates and round trip validity. Agent Cc. W. Snere signs as agent.
A consumer warning cites Philips bicycles and warns against monopolistic pressure by a so called A BCO group. It claims the aim is to control the bicycle market and force prices back to earlier levels, described as grand and petit larceny.
Excursion rates available from Sioux Falls South Dakota June 8 to 11 with one fare plus 2. Philadelphia Pennsylvania June 14 to 17 with round trip one fare and return by June 26. Chicago Illinois June 25 to 27 with round trip one fare and return by July 2. Kansas City Missouri July 2 to 4 with round trip one fare and return by July 9.
A cryptic note reports a purge by the Dy De Mites amid drug and pill trade claims. Authorities act on the unsettling raid tied to Li Maes and unrelated pain remedies.
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