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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald presents its historic masthead listing John H. Skinner as Editor and Proprietor with Gertrude Ellis Skinner as Associate. Established November 1891, the paper announces its governance and editorial leadership.
In Minnesota Judge Kingsley presides over a Sunday baseball dispute linked to a wider clash over a Sabbath rest. Lawyer Dunn argues against Sunday games while threatening to halt Chautauqua events at Albert Lea if admission fees are charged. Abraham Lincoln cited.
About fifteen young men met Tuesday evening in Maurek's Hall and formed the East Side Pleasure Club with Jake Herzog as president Eddie Larson secretary James Tittle treasurer and John Maurek George Valentine as advisers The aim is for good clean fun and more news is promised as the club develops.
In 1474 Basel a cock and its egg were burned to prevent a dragon or basilisk born from the egg. Gross notes a cock laid eggs after execution and Vicentius cites belief a cock aged may lay an egg that hatches a basilisk. The tale links a cock, eggs, and a serpent lore from Cornhill Magazine.
A young man and a serious gentleman debate time and fate. The youth notes that every tick of the clock brings him closer to payday, while the elder frames time as inching toward the end of life. The exchange blends humor with existential musings about work and mortality.
An old white haired man on a plantation, ill and visited by a doctor who prescribes chicken and avoiding damp air. The response reveals a racist plantation stereotype as the elder asks how to stay indoors yet still obtain chickens, highlighting outdated comical prejudice.
We express sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown by friends neighbors and Royal Neighbors. Words poorly express the gratitude we feel from 0. C. Myure Mr and Mrs 0 J Myure and family.
The Lawn Mower Sharpening Machine has arrived and 85 mowers are queued for sharpening. If yours is not listed, bring it in to ensure service. Satisfaction guaranteed by TreTer and Roarrs.
In district court the grand jury met at 11 AM Tuesday and adjourned within 24 hours without issuing any indictments, a first in county history. Judge Kingsley called it a sign of lawful conduct. Four cases might have faced the grand jury under old law. defendants pleaded guilty during recess and were sentenced. The first trial involved Geo H Thaden and John J Watland over disputed land deals, Thaden claiming fees and Watland denying hire, with a counterclaim of $50 note and mortgage issues.
An informal city meeting with Mayor Sutton Alder men Fielding and inspector Williams planned a settlement with Fielding & Shepley over substandard paving. Inspector Williams began digging to compare cement depth and bricks, with planned write in reductions to affected property owners and tighter supervision to ensure proper foundation and brick quality.
The Elks Hall hosted a large reception planned by next year's seniors for the graduating class of 1907. The Rayman orchestra with Mies Eula Bide provided music as attendees congratulated the class. Red and white decorations and class color schemes graced both rooms, with juniors assisting in service and frappe served during the event.
A major baseball clash is set for tomorrow afternoon at the Fair Grounds as Austin and Kenyon meet. Austin from Hormel Packing Co will wear new uniforms and aims to uphold a strong record against undefeated Kenyon, who will test the Hormel squad with fast play and a possible goose-egg feast. The game awards 60 percent of gate receipts, starts at 3:20, and a bus will transfer fans to the venue.
The Gem Theatre in Austin presents The Passion Play a fifty thousand dollar hand colored production in three days Thursday Friday and Saturday June 13 14 15 with Marinee seating and special invitation to clergymen. The 3000 foot long French production promises full color and a grand display for those unable to attend evenings.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Water Electric Gas Power Commission of Austin until 5 p m July for 3000 tons more or less of bituminous coal to be delivered at the electric light and pumping station. The board may reject any or all bids. President Alex Campbell and J Toppery signaled June 12 1907.
The best weather vanes balance precisely so they turn with minimal wear. Vane weight is equal on both sides of the socket, with the longer side offset by geometry. A narrow vane uses heavier lead to balance the lighter feather end, ensuring easy turning and low friction.
The Galloway family and Stockman express appreciation for the kindness shown in their affliction. Floral tributes came from the Mason, the Odd Fellows, other orders, and many friends.
Walter McKnight and Miss Fern A Wilber both of Le Roy were married this morning at the Baptist parsonage. Rev RK EB Sayles performed the ceremony.
Bewett and Hart prepare a new two chair barber shop in their restaurant building and plan to start work Saturday morning. The facility is billed as one of the finest shops in the city.
Market listing shows fat hog prices around 40 to 60 cents per pound and veal sheep and lamb values. Fat lamb bids near 60 dollars, fat cattle around 25 to 28 dollars, with various quoted grades and byproducts. Poultry shows mixed bids and limited data due to damaged text fragments.
Miss Addie Young of Austin and Mr Adoph Ziebarth of La Crosse were married Tuesday at 8 PM at the bride’s home on Oakland avenue with about thirty five relatives present. Rev O D Belden officiated, the couple unattended. Guests from away included Mrs B Capretz Mrs Hagen of Randall and Mrs Herbert Miller of Charles City. They plan to reside in La Crosse after a visit in Granite Falls.
In spring 1895 the Dutch novelist Maarten Maartens was elected an honorary member of the Authors' club of New York per Bookman. The membership committee noted the long name Joost Marius M. Van der Poorten Schwartz, prompting a proposal from the late Bill Nye to adopt the first half immediately and defer the rest until autumn when it would be cooler.
A witty legal professional attends a dinner noted for its weariness. The room is newly furnished and splendid. Guests praise the host’s taste while the wit quips he would prefer less gilding and more carving, delivering a sharp comment on decoration.
A man recounts discarding doctors after one advised him to sleep with windows open. He awoke to find his gold watch missing from the bureau, blaming the medical advice for his loss. the remark is attributed to I'ie gende Blatter.
A patient asks how to ease facial pain and improve appearance. The doctor replies he cannot improve looks, offering no actionable remedy.
The superintendent of a large asylum for the insane warns that inmates do not unite to act, and considers outright collaboration as a sign toward recovery. He states that if two or more inmates were to act together, it would indicate progress.
Rochester's want column lists several rental offers including a six room house in Lake Park with $10 extra monthly, a seven room house on Oakland Ave available July 15 for $12, a modern third ward house, and a furnished room on Main. For sale items include a driving buggy and harness, wagons, harnesses, and an easy payment six room house. Widespread business propositions invite inquiries.
Plaster of Paris offers advantages for pattern making including light weight smooth surfaces and easy shaping. Although brittle its low cost quick setup and adaptability make it useful. it sets in three to six minutes and can stay plastic longer with glue in five gallon mix. Expansion occurs with cold water about one sixteenth inch per foot. warm or lime water eliminates expansion. Machinery.
Official notice from Austin Common Council outlines sprinkling streets for the 1907 season to be done by city water and staff rather than private contract. It lists streets to be sprinkled, supervision by the Street Sprinkling Committee, duties to report costs and owners, and approval dated June 10, 1907.
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