Local Austin News Briefs Hit with Weddings and Visits
Local Austin notes detail trips and visits among residents including Miss Van Viarcum’s upcoming marriage to Col. C. L. West of Austin. Numerous residents travel to and from Mason City Aberdeen Tomah and Madison with updates on illnesses marriages and new arrivals. A three week trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota weather outlooks accompany sales ads and court updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
van Viarcum
That
Place
Col. C. L. West
Austin
High School Class of 1903 Hosts 1904 Reception at Music Hall
About three hundred friends and relatives attended the Monday evening event honoring the graduating high school class. The venue featured orange and black decor, palms, and an orchestra, with receptions in Harmonia club rooms and a dessert service. Classes 1900 to 1904 joined in cheers and a late dance, marking a smooth, successful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tichy
Harmonia Club
Austin Choral Union Seeks Attendees For Midweek Rehearsals
On account of competing events the Austin Choral Union will meet Wednesday this week for final rehearsals. Each member should attend as roll is called at the start. Also advertised a four room house for sale or rent with sewer connection city water and barn inquire H E Catlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bridge Street
Judge Lane
Austin Choral Union
H. E. Catlin
Minnesota District Court opensSeptember term 1902
The September term of the District court of 1902 convened this morning and adjourned to nine o'clock Wednesday morning for the state case Williams. The regular term opened at 11 o'clock and remains in session. The case against H D Watkins of Minneapolis for non support was dismissed. Gill Ferris of Lyle was excused from grand jury duties as a fire department member. Adolph Johnson excused as rural mail carrier and member of Co G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Minnesota
Williams
H. D. Watkins
Minneapolis
Gill Ferris
Lyle
Grand Jury
Fire Department
Adolph Johnson
Co, G
East Side News Social And Visits Reported In Town
Miss Pearl Hawkins and Caroline Hawkins return to Owatonna after visiting A S Campbell home. Aurthur Sutton arrives from Rose Creek. Florence Nihil back from Calmar visit. R J Thornton and T A Keating brought circus trains from Decorah. N M Smith of Adams visits Aus Don Fogarty of Owatonna. Sociable hosted by L A to O R OC in Engineer's Hall on Wednesday evening June 10. Music and literature program, ice cream and cake, quilt raffle display in King's Show window. Those without quilt numbers can obtain them that eve ning. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hawkins
Caroline Hawkins
Owatonna
A. S. Campbell
Aurthur Sutton
Rose Creek
Florence Nihil
Calmar
R. J. Thornton
T. A. Keating
Decorah
L. A
O. R. OC
Engineer’s Hall
East Side
King’s
Thirteen Birthday Surprise For Madeline Ober
Twelve friends surprised Madeline Ober at her Water street home on Monday for her thirteenth birthday. Refreshments at six featured a prettily decorated table and a gold locket was given as a gift. Guests departed about seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Ober
Water Street
Madeline
Travel fare notice for Great Western Railway event
Modern Woodman Uniform Foresters Indianapolis June 12 25 1903. One fare plus 200 for the round trip via Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets on sale June 13 and 14. Good to return June 26 or July 25 with 50 cents extra. For info contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicano Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
G.P
Ill
The Oldest Known Bookkeeping in Andean Kipus
The kipu, a string knot system used by Inca descendants across Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, is described as the oldest known form of bookkeeping. Knots and color codes track ten numeral values and daily items. It enables large transactions with the accuracy of double entry, despite no written language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
Pizarro
Value of Recreation in Daily Life
A brief essay extols the value of genuine pastime. It argues that pleasant evenings spent in innocent games or social enjoyment strengthen both body and mind, reducing fatigue and improving future productivity more than excessive study.
Sprinkling Notice For Austin 1903 Street Schedule
Notice of a special Common Council meeting in Austin to order street sprinkling for the 1903 season. The session, at 7:30 p.m., Friday June 12, 1903, will cover Main Street from Lansing Avenue to Oakland Avenue and Oakland Avenue from Main Street onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council of
City of
Austin
City Recorder
Main Street
Lansing Avenue
Oakland Avenue
Main
City to Sprinkling Streets If Petitions Are Filed
The Austin city notice lists streets for sprinkling and states no work will be ordered without a petition from a majority of owners or occupants on a street block. Petitions must be filed with the City Recorder to be published two weeks before a special meeting. Dated May 22 1903. T. M. Foster City Recorder. 26-2-9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood Avenue
Water Street
Main Street
Bridge Street
Chatham Street
Greenwich Street
Nassau Street
Winona Street
Courtland Street
Lansing Avenue
High Street
Common Council
City Recorder
Austin, Minn
T. M. Foster
The Drop on Them Turns Dramatic Stage Exchange
A playwright and star clash over a rifle in every scene. The star insists the weapon is essential to convey intimidation and control of the audience as the plot unfolds. The exchange highlights theater demands for sensational effect versus artistic restraint.
Excessive muscular development dangers warned by doctor
A physician cautions that excessive muscle growth is unnecessary and risky. He notes the body adapts slowly when stopping training and digestive and liver problems may follow. Large lungs unused by sedentary work can deteriorate, sometimes leading to consumption.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnson
Grocer
Edwards, Wood & CO
Chamber OF Commerce
Board OF Trade
Duluth
Chicago
Costu
Saee
Harry
Cease Oy
Seeene Gore
Way Creek Dale
Sdaly
Fees
Basco Rent
Dee
Asa ‘i Ae
Vlee
Pdaly
Dee Edwarkds, Woop & Co
R Astoria
W. D. Rosbach
Fred Campbell
Aberdeen
Graton and
Tomah
Wis
L. ©. Clark
Mason City
A. J. Seely
Chas. Webber
Lansing
Smith Primier
First Street
Fon Kent
Winona
Henry Furtney
Glenwood
Raymond Keenan
Leon West
D. H. Stimson
Northfield
Glen Kinney
Rocky Mountain
Malloy Bros
A. Dahl
Madison, Wis
Seymour Johnson
Nellie Fiehn
Wills
Pearl
le Roy
Evelyn Carter
Birkett
Bassett
Peter Myers
Adams
McCormick
Blooming Prairie
Mamie Keefe
Mr. Reuther
J.T. Hallenberg
Wells
Harry Austin
Cedar City
Supt
Nelson
Otisville, Minnesota
Brother
Mabel Gleason
Audubon, Ia
Geo. Hormel
Jenkins
Elizabeth
Ada
Notting
Weather Forecast
Fey
Mary Krebsbach
Kate Bertram
Dick Hinkley
Mrs. Rufinson of
City
Allie Robbins
Stewartville
Prof
Boostrom
Arthur W. Thomas
Houghton, Mich
Houghton College of Mines
Mise Tillie Ulmen
Mrs. Keefe
Mrs. Gillson of
Keefe
F. Newham
Mrs. Harris
Chas. Fields
N. McGregor
Horrobin Home
Francis Loucks of
Wheelock
Fila Loucks
Joseph Schwan
Hallet & Davis
Story & Clark
Schiller, Hampton and Camp & Co
Andrews Music House
Earl Evanson
Rev. Anderson
Milwaukee
Lafayette French
Chris Hanson
Varco
Scott
Rio
J. O. Jones
Courtland Ave
Addie Phillips
Rochester
Music Hall
John Guy
Ormanzo Boyd
Mower County
St. Cloud Reformatory
Iver Erickson
Anna Severson
Jesse Simmons
Tombstone
Arizona
Ladies of Presbyterian Church
Furni
Ture
Butchers
Viver
Per Oy
Castile
Geo. A. Hormei & Co
East Side News
N. M. Smith
Don Fogarty
Jim Dumps
Sunny Jim
Maurek’s
Gund
John Gund Brewing Co
la Crosse
Cas
J. W. Mercer
Iowa State Press
Iowa City
Iowa
Aga
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!