Local Potpourri Covers City Issues and Traveler Tales
A column blends city notes with quirky items from Kenwood disturbances to a $700 city settlement and $400 contractor payment. It recalls Sailor Jean’s medal trips, a colonial costume pedestrian from Maine to Minnesota, and J A Krohn’s 9000 mile river-to-coast trek across the United States starting from Portland Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Union
St. Peter
Mapleton Amboy
Minnesota
Portland
J. A. Krohn
Minneota
United States
Krohn
Ore
New Hampshire
Vermont
Great Lakes
Pacific
Florida
Picnic train takes Odd Fellows to Wildwood grove
A company of nearly one hundred Odd Fellows and families traveled from here by a special train at 8 30 to LeRoy for a picnic in Wildwood grove. The Austin delegation wore white caps with the motto Austin for 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy
Wildwood Grove
Austin
Campbell Sues for 2000 Against Chicago Great Western
Hiram Campbell sues the Chicago Great Western Railroad for 2000 damages in district court alleging he was injured in February 1905 after backing a horse and laundry wagon onto the C G W track on Water Street. An engine whistled, the horse bolted, and Campbell was struck by the engine pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Campbell
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
John Ryan
W. M. Chamberlin
Albert Kemmer
Ef. O. Anderson
Thomas Jorns
Henry Norby
E. W. Dorr
Charles Brownlow
Hubbard Carey
F. T. Elliot
H. A. Goslee
George Hayes
Plaintiff
S. D. Catherwood
Dunn & Carlson
Lafayette French
Campbell
Water Street
Mr. Campbell
Malmberg Scullin Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
A quiet home wedding took place at the J. M. Malmberg residence on South Chatham street at 10 this morning, Minnie O Malmberg and Warner Scullin united in marriage. Rev. Harry Booth Hazen officiated with relatives present. Effie Hall and Iva Pace served a three course luncheon, after which the couple left for La Crosse to establish a home at 803 South Eighth street. The bride, a Austin High School graduate, has worked in millinery. the groom is a Milwaukee Road mail clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Malmberg
Chatham Street
Minnie O
Warner Secullin
Harry Booth Hazen
Effiie Hall
Iva Pace
Mrs. Scullin
la Crosse
Marriage of Miss Isabelle Overlie and Mr Roy Register
The marriage of Miss Isabelle Overlie and Mr Roy Register, both of Moscow, occurred at 1 30 this afternoon at the home of Rev J A E Naess of the Lutheran church. The bride wore a white silk gown and was attended by Miss Lydia Register, sister of the groom. Mr Edward Smith was best man. The couple will immediately begin housekeeping at the Register farm in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Overlie
Roy Register
Moscow
J. A. E. Naess
Lutheran Church
Lydia Register
Edward Smith
Flag Gift Sparks Patriotic Moment in Austin Sunday School
In the M E Sunday school contest between Owatonna and Austin, Austin raised funds to buy a silk flag four by six feet. After singing The Star Spangled Banner, the infant department marched in with the banner to a round of applause as the superintendent explained the purchase and its meaning. The Austin Sunday school is noted for its constant activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Owatonna
Austin
Infane
Austin Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Crane entertains at an informal musicale this evening
Mrs F Crane hosts an informal musicale this evening. Local guests are invited to enjoy music and conversation in a light social gathering at her home.
Ladies Host 40 at Lindale Avenue Tea Party
Mrs J J Hayes and Mrs L P Nelson entertained about forty ladies at the Nelson home 608 Lindale avenue Tuesday afternoon. Guests received a carnation upon entry while carnations and forget me nots adorned the rooms. A novelty quiz Nuts to Crack provided nut based answers with a bonbon prize for best and a cocoanut for poorest. Piano duet by Miss Dorothy Knopf and Miss Alice Hayes complemented the social event. A second party is planned for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hayes
L. P. Nelson
Dorothy Knopf
Alice Hayes
Hayes
Nelson
Leap Year Ball at Woodman Ball Noted for Attendees
The Leap Year ball held at the Woodman ball last evening drew a large crowd and a fine evening. Mr and Mrs Tichy provided music and frappe was served during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tichy
Frappe
Art and Travel Club Year Book Officers and Members
The Art and Travel Club releases its year book detailing officers President Mrs O H Hegge Vice President Mrs L D Baird Secretary Treasurer Mrs A W Wright and a membership limited to twenty listing members including Mrs George Anderson Mrs L D Baird Mr H A Avery Mrs F I Crane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Art and Travel Club
O. H. Hegge
L. D. Baird
Sec
Treas
A. W. Wright
George Anderson
H. A. Avery
F. I. Crane
John Detwiler
W. R. Earl
Carleton Fairbanks
G. A. Franklin
P. H. Friend
F. O. Hall
R. O. Hall
Orris Hayes
C. A. Hegge
Hormel
George Hormel
F. E. Knopf
Merrick
Elihu B. Smith
Quarters Toward Lansing Courtland St. Paul Garden
The Park board seeks 12.88 to finish a flower garden at the intersections of Lansing avenue Courtland avenue and St. Paul street. Contributors donating 25 cents or more include H. E. Shedd Judge J. M. Greenman Mrs C L West Gee Sutton Senator Campbell Prof Boostrom Rayburn Stimson FE A Sterling Frank Guillemin Edith Friend Nels Jensen John Fitzthum O J Simmons Mrs Addie Cook H L Banfield Ella McCormick Clair McCormick Wm Christie Matt Tische A Van Bronkhorst A Elmer Stephen Cook E A Dalager E J Peck Orris Hayes T J Abrahams Rev J S Budlong Louis O'Malley Flora Conner G Schlender Henry Zender N F Banfield Isabelle Scott F H McCulloch Jesse Jones A Hotson C L Thomas L M Tollefson Rev W E Sloane H W Lightley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Lansing Avenue
Courtland Avenue
St. Paul Street
H. E. Shedd
J. M. Greenman
C. L. West Gee
Sutton
Campbell
Boostrom
Stephen Cook
E. A. Dalager
E. J. Peck
Orris Hayes
T. J. Abrahams
Rev
J. S. Budlong
Louis O'Malley Flora Conner G. Schlender
Henry Zender
N. F. Banfield
Isabelle Scott
F. H. McCulloch
Jesse Jones
A. Hotson
C. L. Thomas L. M. Tollefson
W. E. Sloane
H. W. Lightley
Sociologist Defined in Witty Quip
A Chicago Tribune columnist recalls Uncle Henry asking what a sociologist is and replies that a sociologist can inspect a garbage can and find enough material for a lengthy lecture on society's needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Henry
Chicago Tribune
Carnegie Library May 1908 Report Highlights Usage
May statistics show total circulation 1500 with 1059 adult and 441 child books issued. Average daily circulation listed as 60. Nonfiction totals include adult 296, juvenile 116, total 712. Attendance figures appear incomplete but indicate reference and student usage with notable names such as Flora Conner.
Big Four form painting and paper-hanging partnership
The Big Four Jesse Jones Robert Gerraghty C E Rittenhouse and Steve Lampman form a partnership for painting and paper-hanging. They are at work now at the Central Hotel and on the houses of Mrs D H Stimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jones
Robert Gerraghty
C. E. Rittenhouse
Steve Lampman
Central Hotel
D. H. Stimson
Grand Jury Finishes Work and Recommends Courtroom Acoustic Fix
The Grand Jury finished work at noon and was discharged. It returned an indictment and drew praise from Judge Kingsley for suggesting a county board adopt measures to improve the acoustics of the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
County Board
Special Meeting Of Railway Trainmen Called In Cedar Rapids
A special meeting of the Railway Trainmen is scheduled for Friday evening at 7 30 in their hall. General Chairman C M Dukes of Cedar Rapids will be present. All members are requested to attend. D J Dineen Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Dukes of
Cedar Rapids
Yeomen of America to Convene Special Meeting
Austin Council No. 354 Yeomen of America calls a special meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m at Dr Leck's office. Important business to come. Members urged to attend. John W A Jensen secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Council No. 354
Yeomen of America
Dr. Leck
John W. A. Jensen
For Sale or Rent Benton Property with Nine Teen Lots
For Sale or Rent in the Benton area a seven room house well built and recently overhauled with electric lights, a large barn, chicken-house and outbuildings, plus a grove, orchard, evergreens and shrubs. It includes nineteen lots, nearly two blocks of ground, with option to subdivide and sell improvements with four or more lots or sell lots separately. One of the finest properties in the city for space and solid buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Petroleum Coke Ad From Mower County Lumber Co
Car owners urged to consider petroleum coke available at Mower County Lumber Co. Advert mentions its burning qualities and suitability for home heating. C. E. Heisey listed as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Lumber Co
Hearing on Probate of Will for Mary McGrail
Citation issued in Mower County Minnesota for hearing on petition to admit will and grant letters testamentary to W. Greenman. Court cites heirs at law and interested persons to show cause at the probate court in Austin on June 24, 1904, at 1 PM before Judge J. M. Greenman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McGrail
Minnesota
W. Greenman
Austin
of Mower
J. M. Greenman
Applications for Liquor Licenses in Austin Minnesota 1908
Official notice lists multiple applicants seeking licenses to sell spirits wines and malt liquors in Austin Minnesota for one year from July 1 1908 to July 1 1909. Applicants include Wolf Bros J B Weiss M Dolan E D Claggett and many others with front room addresses on East Water East Mill East Bridge North Railway and related streets. The City Council will hear the applications at an adjourned meeting June 24 1908 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City of
Austin
Towit
Wolf Bros
East Water Street
City of Austin
Minn
E. D. Claggett
J. B. Weiss
East Mill Street
Geo. Dolan
al Wengert
Herb Kendrick
Soren Peterson
Frank Veverka
M. F. Erdman
East Bridge Street
E. D. Feeney
James Geraghty
Frank and Lee Sargent
Geo. Umhoefer
North Railway Street
Mathew Arens
D. P. Gaul
City Recorder
Austin, Minn
Woodman picnic and social visits in Spring Valley area
Attendees from Lansing and nearby towns joined the Woodman picnic at Spring Valley on Wednesday. Several residents traveled to Minneapolis for Adventist camp meeting, while others visited relatives in Austin and Blooming Prairie. A surprise birthday party for Mrs O C La Bar drew about twenty guests with readings and music followed by a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Salzgeber
Misses Adaand
Minnie Carll
Adolph Salzgeber
Walter Rector
Will Bell
Woodman
Spring Valley
Frank Phillips
South Dakota
Ray Chaffee
Austin
Tompkine
Mesdames
SH McIntyre
Owatonna
Hattie
Myrtle Plummer
W. Ricketts
Local Notes From Brownsdale and Nearby Towns
A Brownsdale roundup lists visits and arrivals including Asher Beltz of Gordonsville visiting his father W H Beltz and Miss Delia Cummings of Austin spending Sunday with parents south of town. Several Austin residents and regional travelers, births at Sacred Heart School in Sabelshall, and a notable ball game where McIntire defeated Adams 8 to 2 are noted along with multiple social calls and weekend movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Sweningson
the State University
Adams
John Carr
Delia Cummings
Austin
J W Carr
Mike Scanlon
Farmington
Kate Meehan
Sleepy Eye
Bagan
LeRoy
A Torgenson
Adams Grounds
McIntire
Chiropodists F N Ewer At Grand Hotel For Home Visits
Chiropodists Prof F N Ewer and wife, renowned foot specialists, are at the Grand Hotel offering treatment for corns bunions and nail conditions. They will call at your home by appointment at no extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Ewer
Grand Hotel
Light Shades and Electrical Supplies Ad
Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for chandelier stand and drop lights. Call and see them. Everything in electrical supplies. Estimates gladly given on house wiring. 121 West Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Cathedral
Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin Daily Herald
Ffernoon
Acetio
Mina
Canoe
Skinner & Ulmer
Loe
Ile Shineee
Miss Gallagher
Hart
Mower County
McKenna
Bridge
Main Streets
Teddy Roosevelt
Harald
New Church
Johnson & Smith
Paper Co
Miner’s Stable
Basset Livery
Fox Stable
Peter
Mankato
F. Picnc
C. G. W. .Company
Malmberg-Scullin
Gary
Thimble Party
Carnegie Public Library
Gesck
Peet Ce Ees Cae
Flora
Conner. Ee
Grand Jury
D. J. Dineen
C. E. Heisey
J.M. Greenman
Lansing
J Hanson
Ruth
Minneapolis
HS Hammond
Brownsdale
Asher Beltz
Gordonsville
W H Beltz
Mr Bergen
Celecta Lawrence
Manka
Eva Strong
Winona
Wisconsin
Georgia Gray
D Holbrook
Ruth Sleeper
Wilbur Merrill
Mabel Sperry
Mrs Stone of
Alden
Edgar Merrill
Mrs Gibson
Iowa
Way
Mollie Aberle
C E Dipon
Albertson
T K Dahle’s
John Krebebach
Paul
H B Hinckley
Mike Schneider
Johnsburg
Carrie Slindee
St Cloud
Geo Bagan
Sacred Heart School
Sabelshall
Jos
James Brown
Taopi
Chiropodists
Ancy Bastiste
Chase West
CRANE
Schulz
Irving
R. C. Henry
Mgr
W Bridge St
Wallace Gregson, Electrician
West Mill Street
Cha. F. Lewis
Kye
Austin National Bank
House
Interstate
Austin’s
Real Vaudeville Theatre
McGrath
Hayes Bros., Jewelers
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