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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
A letter to the editor from Fay L. Snyder attacks a crow bounty denunciation in Monday’s Herald. He urges a retraction and proposes a campaign to extend the crow bounty payments to six months yearly at 50 cents per head, cautioning against arousing the Herald’s supporters.
Twenty five members of the C. G. club visited Miss Margie Watkins at her home Wednesday evening in a planned surprise. They arranged a parcel shower and presented gifts for her upcoming June wedding. Refreshments of ice cream cake and salted almonds accompanied the pleasant evening.
Mrs. G. W. Grimshaw celebrated her eightieth birthday at home with about twenty five old friends and neighbors. They spent the afternoon in conversation and enjoyed coffee sandwiches ice cream and cake. Guests presented a souvenir spoon with a picture of the new M. FE church and Mrs. John Harpman spoke of life like the seasons and old age like an Indian summer. Mrs. Grimshaw thanked the company briefly and well wishes were offered for many happy returns.
About thirty five members of St Augustine's Church choir surprised Miss Catherine Zender at her West Mill street home with music amusement and a mock marriage. Clergy man Jesse Jones and Mr Tichy played parts while Mrs Tichy and Miss Margaret Zender contributed as musicians. Gifts included kitchen utensils and a set of sterling silver dessert spoons and table spoons. The real marriage to Dr McGuigan is planned for next week.
About seventy five friends gathered at Mr and Mrs F I Crane on West Bridge for an evening of music. Miss Stoddard of Minneapolis gave a varied program with Miss Lucy Thomas as accompanist and Ralph Crane performing selections. A social hour followed with frappe, completing a delightful night.
The Herald garden subscription list is closed as the necessary amount is now raised. The paper thanks all who generously donated this quarter to add a little beauty to our city. Names include Mrs. F. E. Gleason Ed Schwan Emma Nelson Mrs. C. A. Hegge Ben Hart Loren Bantfield T. M. Foster T. H. Bishop Francis Drost Jake Weiss Leander Kirkland.
Mayor Sutton convened a business and civic leader gathering to address Austin's dirt streets. Citizens urged hiring a dedicated street engineer. aldermen largely supported, except Fitzthum and McCormick. The council postponed permanent street work until an engineer is secured. Kenwood avenue pole line and curb adjustments proceed amid debates over costs and future council changes. Equalization board members were appointed: Bascomb, Waldecker, McLaughlin, and Mackie.
Advertisement notes petroleum coke burns like wood and can be purchased at Mower County Lumber Co with a mention of a new car purchase by C. E. Hersey. The fragment implies a local trade offer and a named customer.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon the jury heard the case of Hiram Campbell versus the C G railroad. The next suit is Geo Cornefeaux versus J Percy Rogers for 2680 dollars with interest for two years, claimed as commission for selling land for the defendant.
A special meeting of the Railway Trainmen is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in their hall. General Chairman C M Dukes of Cedar Rapids will attend. All members are urged to attend. D J Dineen Master.
Miss Hilda Hogberg and Richard Anderson wed Tuesday at three in Hollanda Swedish church, Marshall township. About one hundred guests attended as Rev. Edman of Dundas officiated, with a reception at the bride’s uncle’s home and many gifts presented to the couple.
Budd Smith writes from Blessing Texas to Austinites and friends in June 1908. He recounts travel to Palacios for a chautauqua, a Buckeye visit near Blessing, and a New York owned trucking operation shipping cucumbers and cantaloupes. He notes twenty acres ready to break, life in a rag-house, local jelly and wine from wild grapes, large spring catfish, an oil well near Blessing yielding a hundred barrels daily, and his first Ablesville mayoral election with plans for appointments and future projects including a yacht on the Trespalacios river.
Austin friends learn of the marriage of Miss Maude Edgerton and Mr. John Williams in Carrington North Dakota on Tuesday June 9. The bride is well known in Austin with many friends. The groom, a young attorney of Turtle Lake North Dakota, plans to reside there with the couple. They will visit Austin for two weeks before moving to Turtle Lake.
Notice from G W Luz pastor to Methodist members urging all mothers linked to the church or school with children under four to visit Fairbanks Bros studio for a free cradle roll portrait. Deadline this week. Also calls all committee chairmen and Sunday school teachers to attend Thursday prayer meeting and final rally for the Foreward Movement with front news.
Grand jury returned an indictment against Smith Emery for larceny in the second degree. Emery pleaded not guilty in court this morning and was released on $1000 bail. Trial scheduled next week. Attorney is F. W. Greenman. Emery is accused of stealing a car from Charles Vareo last winter.
Fragmented OCR notes describe hog and cattle figures with prices and paring terms. Mentions Fat Lam, Fat Steers, and Fat Cows with unclear counts and times. Content is garbled with multiple misspellings and stray letters, offering little coherent event.
Mr and Mrs Frank Felch were among Austin people observed in LeRoy Wednesday as the small town event drew local residents. The report notes continued community engagement and attendance by area families.
The United Confederate Veterans adjourned their annual convention in Birmingham as Memphis was chosen for the next reunion and General Clement A Evans of Georgia was elected commander in chief to succeed the late General S D Lee.
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