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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
2
A collage of local commentary mentions Mason City’s racial makeup, Austin’s small colored population, and a reminder to contribute to a flower bed. It cites the Minneapolis Journal on firearm restrictions, discusses dangers of irresponsible gun use, and critiques a county crow bounty leading to violence and property harm.
The M W A Memorial Service at the Auditorium Sunday afternoon 2 30 was poorly attended due to threatening weather. Harry Lund of Minneapolis gave a well received memorial address. Music by quartet Harpman Gleason Hormel Anderson.
Painter L M Tollefson files a challenge to Frank Cronon for a two block foot race on July 4 with winner take all. If Cronon declines, Tollefson will race any other street merchant who accepts.
August Fialka of London died at St. Olaf's Hospital Sunday afternoon after ten days of illness following an appendicitis operation. His remains were taken to London today for a funeral at one o'clock at the church. Interment will be in Woodbury cemetery.
Dr. A. M. Lewis led a small Sunday meeting. The next gathering will be the last until fall, featuring a song service and testimony. Meetings will pause over the summer and resume in the fall.
Safe Houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul streets and Oakland avenue, town lots and farms near Austin and in the northern part of the estate. Call and see me. G. Sorflaten, Office 223 N. Main St.
A joint gathering of the official board Sunday school and chairmen of the dir ent committees of the Foreward movement will convene at the M C parsonage this evening. L A Lampenbecker plans to reopen the Central Hotel on June 15. Eagle lodges to be organized at Owatonna tomorrow night and at Rochester Wednesday night. Secretary Zender and Austin Aerie members will attend each lodge's founding. Tom Nihils of Minneapolis visited Austin friends over the weekend.
A reader contribution under People’s Pulpit reflects on Sam Jones who began railroading in 1871 and served as engineer from 1875. It notes thirty seven years in railroading with few mishaps, praising his brave, careful service between Austin and Calmar and his commitment to making time when the engine could perform.
A. O. Hollister urges action against vandalized property and nuisance dumping near his thirty acre city hillside. He appeals to Mayor Sutton as a remedy for nuisance control and stresses city authority over his land.
The class of 1909 reception for the Senior class was held in the Highschool hall with red, white and blue decorations and Japanese lanterns. Frappe served by four aides, reception hosted by Superintendent and Mrs. Franklin, Dr. and Mrs. H A Avery and senior and junior class officers. Program included solos by Margaret Zender and Abigail Lutz, a reading by Mrs L W Decker, and selections by the H S orchestra. Ice cream and Nabisco wafers served. Minnie Malmberg's wedding to Warner S Scullin is set for Wednesday June tenth. she received a parcel shower at the Hall home. Luncheon followed at six o'clock with a prettily decorated table.
The June term of District Court opens tomorrow with 29 civil calendar cases listed. Plaintiffs include Hiram Campbell against C G W Railroad and W F and Geo Condo against Elizabeth Bliss. Also named are Austin Dairy Co versus C G W Ry Co and multiple other suits involving City of Austin Grand Meadow and various individuals and firms. Proceedings set to begin in local court.
U C T Initiate Austin Council 98 U C T held a Saturday meeting at the Elks Hall initiating six candidates. After the work, refreshments were served in the dining room under Mrs Sutherland direction. Grand Sentinel W B Clarkson of Minnesota and Dakota attended and spoke. Members responded and the gathering dispersed late.
In Probate Court proof of the will of Frank E. Martin of Grand Meadow was filed today. Hearing of the final account and decree of administration of Peter S. Allend of Adolpho and Orrin H. Brown of Austin was filed today.
In Justice Court, H. S. Waite appeared before Justice Fairbanks this morning on a charge of intoxication and was given a thirty days' sentence in the county jail.
Car advertisement notes petroleum coke as fuel and promotes Mower County Lumber Co as supplier. Mentions C. E. Heelsey in connection with the listing.
A party of 81 Milwaukee Merchants Association delegates arrived by train for a two stop outing, with bands, speeches at Fox Hotel in Rushford, a welcome by Mayor vnton, remarks by Milwaukee leaders, and a brief city trade visit before departing to Albert Lea.
On Saturday on the Ced river Professor Bjorge and Miss Kellog of the S M Normal college were tossed into ten foot deep water when their boat struck a snag and capsized. Both were saved after a heroic effort by the professor. Mr Bjorge leaves the school today amid good wishes from friends.
The city grants Austin Cement Stone and Tile Co a twenty year easement to occupy Clark Street between Ash Street and Lot 1 2 Block 11 Railroad Addition for its business. The company must protect the city from damages and file written acceptance. Ordinance passed June 5 1908 with no nay votes. George Sutton and T M Foster signed as mayor and city recorder.
The Park board seeks 12.88 to fund a flower garden at the intersection of Lansing Courtland and St. Paul. Residents are asked to donate 25 cents each, with many local names contributing including H E Shedd Judge J M Greenman Mrs C L West and others.
June 16 marks the Republican national convention in Chicago while July 7 sets the Democratic National convention in Denver. The political calendar outlines party gatherings and dates for major national events this season.
All persons desiring saloon licenses must make application in the office of the City Recorder on or before the tenth day of June, 1908. Signed, T. M. Fostrer.
Chiropodists Prof. F N Ewer and his wife occupy the Grand Hotel and offer home visits for corn bunion and nail problems. Call to arrange a visit, no extra charge.
Bertha Reynolds MacDonald recalls lighthearted theft anecdotes from Bohemian Magazine. A New York diner pockets a pewter cream pot with carved Stolen from M. on bottom. A Pittsburg bachelor learns spoons were kept by ladies in their bags. A U S battle ship banquet uses silver service, leaving forks short.
In a Kansas City Newsbook item two duelists plead fear and claim neither has fired a pistol before. They express concern the event could be accidental or stray, urging careful aim to avoid a hit as seconds approach with deadly weapons.
George Selwyn pursued a morbid passion for viewing dead bodies including friends. He would travel far to satisfy it. Lord Holland, bedridden at Nolland House, was asked by Selwyn if he wished to see him after death. Holland replied that if alive tomorrow he would eagerly see George, and if dead, he would be glad to see him.
A Philadelphia Ledger quote captures a heated exchange where one man dismisses another as temperamentally impossible while the other retorts the first is temperamentally inconceivable, highlighting sharp language and comic tone.
Light shades in Mission Cathedral and Holland styles available. Stand and drop lights on display. Visit for electrical supplies and house wiring estimates. Wallace Gregson, Electrician, 121 West Mil Street.
The article explains how tobaccos are doctored with saltpeter for burn, licorice honey molasses sugar for sweetness, and rum for preservation. It notes many perfumes are used while opium is rarely employed except in few imported brands. Flavor agents include coffee tea valerian orange geranium sassafras thyme peppermint and cinnamon with gums to bind dust.
In Philadelphia after a revival service a minister greets a stranger and asks his church membership. The man explains his family attends many denominations from Presbyterian to Congregational. He says he contributes to all, a fact the minister finds submerged indeed.
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