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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
2
Austin Daily Herald lists names John H. Skinner and Ellia Skinner with roles in a local matter. The notice names Karltor and Prop Osatru de Ellia Skinner in connection with Sasooavera proceedings.
The Fairmont Sentinel traces Minnesota’s long claimed status through eleven grants from 1673 to statehood. From French discovery to British rule, to U.S. possession, Virginia’s brief claim, Ohio Territory governance, and eventual paths to Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and finally Minnesota statehood in 1849 and beyond.
Judge Kingsley held Sunday baseball at the Albert Lea fairgrounds violates the Sabbath law. Clergymen and the school superintendent sought a restraining writ against county commissioners. the Agricultural Society is exempt. Bonds set at 250 dollars.
The Passion Play in beautiful colored moving pictures arrives at the Gem in Austin for three days June 13 14 and 15 with matinee. This French production costs fifty thousand dollars and is 3000 feet long with hand coloring. Clergymen are especially invited to witness the grand production.
The Lawn Mower Sharpening Machine has arrived and we have 85 lawn mowers to be sharpened. If your machine is not among this number you should see that it is. We guarantee satisfaction.
The council questioned contractors over Water Street paving for insufficient concrete thickness, poor brick quality, and faulty grout causing pavement breakup. An inspector was approved to assess work, and discussion covered gutter slope tar filler, foundation rock, and Portland cement use near the dock with bond guarantees cited.
A large crowd attended the commencement in the church as 10 young men and 25 young women received diplomas. Rev Alexander McGregor spoke on The Man for the Times, urging character and moral fiber. Miss Lessie Webber gave the valedictory, and John Mackie presented the diplomas to the class of 1607 amid songs, essays, and a piano duet by Clara Crane and Cecile Opie.
A Sunday lightning storm hit five locations in Mower County causing insured losses for the Mower County Farmers Mutual Insurance. Peter Dennison of Lyle had a barn damaged, Peter Felton of Windom lost a gran ny, John Holst of Dexter reported two cattle killed, Route Larson of Lansing suffered a barn damaged, and Arthur Gemmel of Austin town had a cow killed.
The G. C. Club held a parcel show Monday evening at Miss Edith Beardsley's home in honor of Miss Addie Young ahead of her marriage tonight and Miss Ada Leonard ahead of her June 19 wedding. Parcels were drawn from a large basket, yielding many pretty practical gifts. Guests enjoyed cake and fruit and a lively evening.
Official notice lists named applicants applying to the City of Austin Common Council for licenses to sell spiritous vinous malt and fermented liquors in Austin Minnesota. Applicants include F A Bollinger H M Hagestead 3d B Weiss Matt Smith Wengert Kendrick Soren Veterson Frank Veverka M F Erdman D Feeney James Geraghty Frank and Lee Sargeant Geo Umnhoeffer Mathew Arenes Albert Waldron and E Wayne. Hearing set for June 25 1907 at 8 pm in City Recorder office Austin Minn.
A five week Model Primary School will be held at the Normal College starting Monday June 24 for Mower County teachers. Miss Angela Cronan will lead first and second year work and a primary methods class. Sessions run nine to eleven with an hour of methods. no tuition, but registration and attendance expected. Fanny G. Girs
A reflective line on not looking back unless deriving lessons from past mistakes to gain profit from experience, attributed to Washington.
President Roosevelt’s June visit to the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk is hailed as the real opening. He praised the show since the April 26 start and attended Georgia and New York ceremonies, the Georgia building replica Bulloch Hall, and the Negro exhibit. Thousands cheered as crowds lined the grounds, police provided orderly handling, and naval and military reviews followed his addresses. The Mayflower departed Washington after a busy day with no incidents.
Minneapolis and Duluth report wheat prices on track with slight variations for No. 1 hard and Northern grades. Cattle and hog values steady to rising in St Paul, with veals and lambs showing stronger bids. Chicago grain futures show mixed wheat and corn, with pork and butter prices listed. Leavenworth county saloons closed for the first time in eighteen years.
For sale list includes a premier residence lot, a first class meat market in a good location and thriving business, a hotel lunch room and pool room doing fine business. For rent items cover seven room houses in third ward at $14, in Lake Park addition at $10, another six room in Lake Park at $10, and a ten room modern house in the west part at $20.00.
WANTED 500 persons to buy improved Mower County farms with good soil and improvements. Well located, prices reasonable and terms easy. A few small loans on good security. Buyers for sand filling and black dirt.
William Williams, a renowned cement construction contractor, has been appointed inspector for the Water Street paving project. He is expected to oversee the work closely and ensure efficient use of the labor force.
The New York Globe notes that a jeweler can view a magnified object with both eyes open through a magnifying glass, while a novice struggles, illustrating the need to learn all trade details. The piece emphasizes the difference between experience and inexperience in skillful execution.
A Washington Star item notes a sharp exchange as an adviser asks about a candidate’s politics and Senator Sorghum dismisses opinions with a quip about epigrams. The brief captures the clash in tone over political discourse.
A garbled excerpt recounts an episode in a medieval saga where a character feigns death to escape danger. The plot follows a swift return to life as observers misread the scene and react with astonishment.
A fragment from a New York context shows a dialogue about photographing a striking attitude. The exchange includes a puzzled reply about a request for money and a terse response suggesting doubt or deflection of the posed question.
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