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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
2
An Austin Daily Herald fragment notes the establishment date and identifies John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor and Gertrude Bellis Skinner as associate keeper, indicating an early business or household record with names and roles.
A child notes unlicensed dogs in town remarking there is a dog with no taxes on him. O H Webber finds 25 acres planted with surplus seed corn sold for 150. Foreman orders replants as seed corn now worth about 4.00 per bushel. Minnesota readers hear twin Get tysburg speeches by Tawney and Foraker in Steubenville and wonder about manuscript sharing or publicity bureau involvement.
An editorial note announces McClure's summer reading including new features such as Ellen Terry Memories. The serialized portions will cover events from Miss Terry's life across fifty years on stage, highlighting her vivacity and distinctive feminine quality in performance.
The French produced Passion Play in color arrives at the Gem Theatre Austin for three days June 13 14 15 offering grand hand colored visuals. A special invitation goes to all clergymen of Austin to attend this 50 000 dollar production noted for its 3000 feet length and 10 cent admission the entire way.
The Missionary Society of the Congregational church met with Mrs. H. A. Avery Friday afternoon. The program included Why Hawaii is part of our country The Galicks A study in heredity A Royal Missionary Biographical sketch of John G Paton Before and After in Fiji Children of Micronesia A recent letter from Miss Vaughn.
Engineer Giorge Smith will lead the Christian Brotherhood gathering at Elks Hall at 5 o clock Sunday afternoon. Mrs A Hegge will sing a solo.
The funeral for the late Charles O Gripman will be Sunday afternoon at 2 from his Franklin street home. Albert Galloway’s funeral is set for 3 30 Sunday afternoon from his residence in the city’s southwest area.
All Knights of the Maccabees meet at Woodman Hall at 1 50 P M Sunday for funeral services of decased brother Chas Gripman. A O U W holds a special meeting at Elks Hall at 1 PM Sunday to attend the funeral of Brother Charles Gripman. Peter Hanson Masterworkmen.
A church notice states an evening gathering at the Christian Church tomorrow at 8 00 PM. Residents are invited to attend the service and any related activities scheduled for the night.
The city council held its monthly meeting amid talk of Water street paving. Residents petitioned for curb, grading, and utility hookups on Oakland avenue between Greenwich and High street, with paving favored. other requests covered sewers on Kenwood and Park avenues, a water main on Park avenue, and electric lighting near Winona and Third streets. Council approved reports, set equalization board members, and debated paving costs, with no final decision on Railroad street crosswalks.
On June third the official board met to review the year ending May 31. They reported about 1350 raised for all purposes, with debts cleared except 500 due for land paid to the Church Extension Society of America. All funds came from free will offerings. several new fellowships and four baptisms were noted.
The owner of a dog on south Rail road street faces heavy expenses after a dog rushed from brush scaring a team from J N Zender's livery stable. The carriage overturned on an embankment after the horses bolted past Bridge street and an engine on the bridge. Mr Fry escaped with a sprained knee and ruined suit. the horses suffered minor barb wire cuts.
Sunday 10 30 A M program at First Baptist Austin features the Happy Day in June Chorus scripture reading and prayers. A sequence includes solos duets and choruses by Ethel Gripman Grace Slunkins and Melvin Bailey with songs about praise, flowers, birds, and stories, celebrating children and Summer.
All members of Fidelity lodge A F A M are requested to meet at the lodge room at 2 P M Sunday for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother Albert Galloway. M O Alderson W M.
All members of the Austin Fire Department are requested to appear in full uniform Sunday June 9 at Hose House No. 1 at 10 a.m. to attend memorial services at Christ Episcopal Church by order of Fire Chief.
The marriage was solemnized Monday at St Galls Catholic Church Milwaukee with Rev J W O Keefe officiating. The bride wore white and Madeline Gamm wore pink while Ben Potts attended for the groom. A high mass celebration followed and a breakfast for relatives was held at Mrs Frank Raweon's home. The couple will reside at 87 Walnut St Milwaukee after a visit in Mazomanie Wisconsin.
Commencement exercises for the 8th grade will be held this evening at the high school. Address will be delivered by Lafayette French. The class comprises 57 unconditioned members and 18 conditioner.
Official minutes from Austin Minnesota outline Fielding and Shepley contracts for Chatham and Water streets. They completed three quarters of Chatham work and earned seventy five percent of that portion, plus half of Water Street work at seventy five percent of the half price. Vote recorded June 7 1907. mayor and city officials attested.
Resolution No 351 of the Common Council fixes RE H Edwards salary as City Teamster at 75 per month starting May 1, 1907 for the remainder of the term. Passed May 7 1907 by a unanimous vote. attested by T M Foster City Recorder. approved June 7 1907 by Mayor George H Sutton.
Geo H Sation mayor of Austin Minnesota announces the 1907 Board of Review appointments with members H C Waldecker in the First Ward M B McLaughlin in the Second Ward J W Mackie in the Third Ward and E G Bascomb at large dated June 7 1907 in Austin Minnesota.
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