Floral Club Plans Year With Alaska Focus and Philippine Topics
The Floral Club met in June with Mrs. W. H. McKenna presiding. Talks covered Alaska and a paper on The Alaskan People and Their Customs. Future programs listed officers, hostesses, and monthly topics including Cuba Hawaii the Philippines and Panama with detailed roll calls and social life notes.
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Floral Club
W. H. McKenna
Alaska
E. H. Sterling
Hendryx
Pridham
United States
Daigneau
Philippines
Wold
Charlotte Baird
District Court Opens with Grand Jury Duties Dismissals Reported
The June term of district court convened with the grand jury reporting for duty led by foreman Geo. Hirsh. Court officers are Burr Maxwell, R. A. Carmichael, Ed Christgau, Ira Padden. Several cases were dismissed or continued to the next term, eight cases remain for jury trial and others will be court cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hirsh
Burr Maxwell
R. A. Carmichael
Ed Christgau
Ira Padden
Donald McGilvery
Joseph Wallace
Maud Gillett
Wm. Schwabke
E. E. DeGroff
J. P. Roger
H. J. Oby
J. H. Eckstein
Wm. Christians
H. F. Christians
H. R. Nelson
J. N. Zender
Robert Bedford
Lil. Cent. R. R
L. F. Allen
Ill. Cent
R. R
J. E. Robinson
F. W. Kimball
Social clubs host picnics and meetings in town
The L. W. club held a picnic supper at Lillian Ebinger’s Oak land avenue home with porch lanterns in green and white. The Sunny Monday club met at Mrs. J. B. Kinter’s Mill street home, adding two new members. Miss Nellie Rutherford entertained guests and Miss Katherine Zender hosted Fisch's Department store clerks with an eight o'clock supper before hosting Ostenberg guests.
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L. W. Club
Lillian Ebinger
Oakland Avenue
J. B. Kinter
Mill Street
Nellie Rutherford
Miss Ostenberg
Katherine Zender
Fisch’s Department Store
Birthday Party for S Anderson Celebrates Sixty Sixth
Sixteen of S Andersons children and relatives called at his home Monday night to celebrate his sixty six birthday. A seven oclock supper was served and a pleasant evening spent. The Monday Night Whist club will be entertained by Dr and Mrs A W Allen this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Anderson
A. W. Allen
Surprise for Miss Estelle Stockman at Clara Crane’s home
Friends of Miss Estelle Stockman gave a pleasant surprise Monday evening at Miss Clara Crane’s home. Thirty guests enjoyed card games and porch dancing, followed by ice cream cake and candies.
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Estelle Stockman
Clara Crane
Perfect Attendance and Department Honors 1907 08
The list records students who were perfect in attendance and correct in department for the year 1907 08 across high school Washington Sumner Lincoln and Whittier buildings. It names numerous students including Bessie Allen Olive Guy Lyman Baird Mable Hotson Frankin grades and other achievers, with building selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Allen
Olive Guy Lyman Baird Mable Hotson
Cloud Craig
Harry Anderson
Fred Edson
Donald Campbell
Harold Fenton
Loyd Fairbanks
Ida Haseth
Fred Franklin
Ella Johnson
Nellie Hotson
Grace Mahacek
James Kenevan
Harry Martin
Edward McLean
Jeanette Qualee
Bertha Rutherford
Evelyn Snyder
Edith Gray
Ethel Tompkins
Nina Kennedy
Florence Crane
Clarence Kumlin
Fred Decker
Lillian Grass
Austinite Picnic Draws LeRoy Trip in 1909
About three hundred Austinites plan to travel to LeRoy for the Dud Fellow picnic open to all, with a 25 cent dinner option on grounds and a special non stop train leaving at 8 30 a m and returning from LeRoy at 6 20 p m. Round trip cost 1 06. Tickets at the depot. Local merchants join in for a social and business opportunity with southeastern county residents.
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LeRoy
Married in Fort Dodge from Fort Dodge Chronicle
The Fort Dodge Chronicle reports the marriage of Miss Carrie Wilder to Mr. C. W. Johnson of Austin Minnesota. The ceremony took place at the bride's father H W Wilder residence with Rev F F Drake officiating. Bridesmaid was Reba Wilder and best man Edwin Johnson. The couple left for Des Moines en route to Austin after a small family gathering and luncheon.
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Fort Dodge
Austin
Carrie Wilder
C. W. Johnson
Minn
H. W. Wilder
F. FE. Drake
St. Mark’s
Reba Wilder
Edwin Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Case Against the City Settled in Austin Claim
The case of Miss Margaret Gallagher versus the city of Austin Fielding and Shepley contractors and Etta M Ousley was settled by the city paying 700 dollars Miss Gallagher broke her arm after tripping over a grade stake set off the sidewalk on the Ousley hotel property Suit was brought for 5000 dollars against the city contractors and hotel owners but the city bears the responsibility and the settlement satisfies all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gallagher
City of Austin
Fielding & Shepley Contractors
Etta M. Ousley
Miss Gallagher
Ousley
Cit
Refused License for Austin Man to Wed Plymouth Woman
James Pace of Austin sought a marriage license to wed Myrtle Loungden of Plymouth today but was refused due to recent marital relations. Pace admitted a divorce occurred three weeks ago after some hesitation. He had engaged Justice Kimball to perform the ceremony.
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James Pace
Austin
Myrtle Loungden
Plymouth
Pace
Justice Kimball
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Card of Thanks for Edwin Maurice Matheson
Mr and Mrs Martin Matheson express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and beautiful floral offerings during the last sickness and death of their beloved son Edwin Maurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Maurice
Martin Matheson
Miss Vera Harrison Sets Panama Voyage via Austin
Enroute to Panama Miss Vera Harrison passes through Austin tonight on her way to Panama She will join her father in Cincinnati and they will sail the latter part of the week.
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Vera Harrison
Austin
Panama
Cincinnati
Special Meeting Called by Yeomen of America Council
Special Meeting of Council No. 354 Yeomen of America set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Transcript office. Business of importance to come up. members urged to attend. John W. A. Jensen, Secretary.
Light Shades and Electrical Supplies Offered
Wallace Gregson, Electrician, markets latest light shades for Mission, Cathedral, and Holland styles, plus chandeliers, stands, and drop lights. Call to view. Estimates on house wiring gladly given. 121 West Mill Street.
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Mission
Cathedral
Holland
Political Calendar: GOP Convention in Chicago and DNC in Denver
The notice lists political event dates with the Republican National Convention set for June 16 in Chicago and the Democratic National Convention planned for July 7 in Denver. It highlights two major party gatherings and their host cities.
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Chicago
Denver
Petroleum Coke Advertised by Mower County Lumber Co
Car just received announced by Cc. E. Hetsey offering petroleum coke, described as burning like wood and available from Mower County Lumber Co.
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Mower County Lumber Co
Cc. E. Hetsey
Local notes outline travel and sales in Morris County
Mrs. Sarah Morgan leaves for Minot North Dakota. Co G camps at Lake City July 16 for ten days. J L Larson departs for a two week vacation visiting the twin cities LaCrosse and other points. Frank visits from LeRoy to W D Bassler home. Miss Staunton returns to Lawrence Kansas Miss Fish to Minneapolis Miss Hanson to Albert Lea. Ed Shook of Brownsdale plans farm sale and summer move to North Dakota then south next winter. Mill street land sale sought by locals now offered to Tom Rochford. Stillman contracted to add to St Olaf hospital with work starting tomorrow. G I A to B of L E meets at 7:30. Mrs Sam Peterson and Mrs Brander called by illness and death of Mrs J M Nicholson. H R Hull and family visit Minnesota from California. Dan Waite to Minneapolis for First Minnesota reunion. John Durst serves on grand jury. Melvin Williamson visits Mrs J S Furtney. James Mariner returns to work. Misses Bessie and Avis Howell go to Owatonna. Memorial service June 14 in German Hall by Order of R R Conductors. B of L E B of L F B of R T invited. Lafayette French and Rev Budlong to speak. Ed Sutherland with Wolf Bros at Bollingers old stand. Paul and Joseph Wolf move into Thede Mollison house on North Kenwood.
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Sarah Morgan
Minot
Ed Shook
Brownsdale
North Dakota
Tom Rochford
C. F. Stillman
St. Olaf Hospital
B. of L. E
Sam Peterson
Brandner
Blooming Prairie
Wheaton
J. M. Nicholson
H. R. Hull
California
Minnesota
Mr. Hull
T. M. Foster
Dan Waite
Minneapolis
First
Minnesota Regiment
John Durst
Lyle
Melvin Williamson
Bessie
Avis Howell
Owatonna
Order of R.R
B of L. F
R. T
Lafayette French
Budlong
Perilous Sleepwalking Tragedy in Dresden Roof Scene
A Dresden woman walking a midnight roof edge remained balanced in somnambulism as a crowd watched. Awakened by candlelight she toppled from the gutter, fell fatally injured, dying hours later. The tale inspired Bellini’s La Sonnambula.
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Dresden
Bellini
Washington Post
The Tragic Loco Weed Impacts Minds and Animals
A Baltimore American excerpt warns loco weed poisons both humans and livestock. The plant drives horses and cattle on the prairie mad, while a human under its influence becomes irremediably insane. The note references Carlotta and historical poisoning rumors connected to an execution.
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Carlotta
Baltimore American
Bray's Mythical Vicar Relates to Bray Berkshire Tale
The Bray in Berkshire is famed for the Vicar of Bray song though parish records fail to confirm the cleric Simon Aileyn named by Fuller in the Worthies of England. The London Musical Home Journal notes the discrepancy and points to many places sharing fame from songs rather than solid history.
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Bray
Berkshire
Fuller
England
Simon Aileyn
London
Quarters Boost for Lansing Courtland St. Paul Garden
A city flower garden at the intersections of Lansing avenue Courtland avenue and St Paul street needs 12.88 more dollars. Residents are urged to contribute 25 cents each with many names listed among those already donating. The appeal notes he gives twice who gives quickly and lists donors including H E B Shedd Judge J M Greenman Mrs C L West Geo Sutton Senator Campbell and others.
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Park Board
Lansing Avenue
Courtland Avenue
St. Paul Street
H. EB. Shedd
J. M. Greenman
C. L. West
Geo. Sutton
Senator Campbell
Boostrom Rayburn Stimson
BE. A. Sterling
Frank Guillemin
Edith Friend
Nels Jensen
John Fitzthum
O. J. Simmons
Addie Cook
H. L. Banfield
Ella McCormick
Clair McCormick
Wm. Christie
Matt Tische
A. van Bronkhorst
Saloon license applications due June 10 1908 City Recorder note
All persons desiring saloon licenses must file in the City Recorder's office on or before June 10 1908. Signed by T. M. Foster City Recorder.
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City Recorder
T. M. Foster
Fat Hogs and Cattle Prices From Local Market
Readable fragments show price notes for veal sheep and cattle. Mentions include fat hogs and cows with various price figures and lots. Details are incomplete but indicate a market listing with numeric values and item categories.
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Nadesabes
Ewer Chiropodists at Grand Hotel to Visit Homes
Prof. F. N. Ewer and wife, noted chiropodists, are at the Grand Hotel. They offer treatment for corns bunions and ingrown nails and will call at homes by appointment without extra charge. 4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Ewer
Grand Hotel
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Austin Daily Herald
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Mina
Skinner & Ulmer
Eectrad
tite-Bbineerr
H. A. Avery
Orris Hayes
W. R. Earl
K. O. Wold
A. L. Eberhart
F. E. Knopf
F. E. Daigneau
Decker
Cuba
Hayes
Eberhart
Karl Havana
Mrs
Avery
The
Ieee
McKenna
Ereerie
Holmes
Murphy
Topic
Sterling
Knopf
Manila
S&th
Hawaii
Tichnor
Poe
Sutton
Honolulu
L. Baird
Danas
Hegge
C. H. Decker
F. B. Daigneau
Smith Davison
W. R. Hendryx
W. C. Holmes
O. H. Hegee
F. EB. Knopf
W. N. MeeKnna
R. R. Murphy
E. H.sterling
W. H. Sutton
C. W. Coates
Arthur Cole
S. C. A. Pooler
F. A. Ticknor
Lyman Baird
Louis Umhoefer
Umhoefer
Milwaukee Road
Lime Springs
Umbhoefer
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sunshine Club
Zlime Springs
Agnes McDonough
Mason City
Hugh Fleming
Franklin
Margaret Gulden
Ada Hart
Effie Newman
Willie Peterson
Jennie Thompson
Anna Kinsman
Gertrude Dahle
George Damm
Edna Hosted
Aimee McInery Michael O’leary
Ida Prestegard
Ruby Reynolds
Meda Rochford Lottia Veverka
Harold Fairbanks Salah Myatt
Irene Urbatch
Annie Sheehan
Harry Smith
Marcia Daigneau
Alfie Allen
Mryde Reynolds
Adele Wengert
Flossie Wilder
Washington Building
Melville Rugg
Celesta Smith
Amanda Prestegard
Leonard Pickett
Arthur Banfield
Hazel Thompson
Lillian Prestegard
Herbert Fisch
Helen Jorns
Frank Uzick
Rodney Fairbanks
Sumner Building
Edna Thirion
Nora Dahle
Agnes Holleque Winnifred Rutherford
Florence Thirion
Lincoln Building
Charley Anderson Maude Reeves
Lenore Sheehan
Inga Jenson
Esther Meadowcroft
Willie Olson
Milo Williams
Arthur Anderson
Loretta Gulden
Olga Peterson Laurentia McShane
Fred Jenson
Mary Meany
Caroline Maurek
Leona Gibson Rachael Anderson
Frances Konovsky
Henrietta Peterson
Edwardina Rough Whittier Building
James Dineen
John Musgrove
Bryan Dineen
Alfred Mortenson
Alice Rasmussen
Chas
F. Lewis
Austin National Bank
House
Interstate
Enroute
Wallace Gregson, Electrician
West Mill Street
Will Frank
W. D. Bassler
Miss Staunton
Lawrence
Kas
Miss Fish
Miss Hanson
Albert Lea
Ed Sutherland
Wolf Bros
Bollingers Old Stand
Paul and
Joseph Wolf
Thede Mollison
Kenwood Avenue
F. I. Crane
A. Elmer
Stephen Cook
BE. A. Dalager
E. J. Peck
T. J. Abrahams
Rev. J. S. Budlong
Louis O’ Malley Flora Conner G. Schlender
Henry Zender
N. F. Banfield
Isabelle Scott
F. H. McCulloch
Chiropodists
Rancy Bastiste
Chambray
Chase West
Mien
George Hirsi
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