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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
2
The article notes Monday is Flag Day and the Stars and Stripes will mark their 132nd birthday with nationwide display from sunrise to sunset. It also mentions Lynn Elward receiving congratulations for his brother Lee's recent marriage, a habit he used to deflect well wishers with a bashful smile.
The exhibit features a giant timber from Ostrander Lumber & Logging in Ostrander Lewis county. The 18 inch square piece is planed on all four sides and measures 156 feet 523 inches in length. Four flatears carried the load, enough lumber to build a comfortable house if cut smaller.
The Hartford Times argues that indulgent parents overfunding a son in college may hinder growth, while a student who earns funds and scrimps to support college life ends up achieving honors. It notes that self-reliant effort during college often leads to later success and usefulness for the alma mater.
The article questions city rooters who roast their home players from the sidelines. It argues fans should back their team especially in defeat, noting a true supporter stays by the home club and avoids joining opposing camps.
A rallying call tells Mr. Baseball Knocker to line up with the team and deliver solid hits for the home nine, proving his heart is in the right place for the squad.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed a trial finding in the Herman F. Christians case, with Fred Doering as general guardian representing the appellant and William Christians as administrator for the respondent. The lengthy dispute spanned nearly three years, proceeding through probate and district courts before final affirmance by Elliot, J. in a late Friday filing.
The Austin High School Alumni association announces its annual meeting at Hirsh's auditorium on Thursday evening June 24. Banquet to be served in Woodman hall. Members urged to attend renew old ties and support the alumni work. The class of 09 receives special invitation.
Mr. Baird ordered a four cylinder Packard touring car for 1910. The auto is described as the finest ever ordered in the city and expected to reach Mrs. Baird next month.
Last warning from the Board of Health directing property owners to remove rubbish and refuse within one week or the city will perform the cleanup and bill the expense to the property. Joseph Fitzthum, chairman.
Mr and Mrs B O Ensrud and sons Adolph and Paul and Mrs H Gilbertson of Wells visited between trains with Mrs August Damm on their way to Decorah for Thursday night graduation exercises. Mrs Damm leaves for Decorah to join them on Wednesday.
Bud Smith accepts a position at Cronon’s cigar store and brings familiar service to customers. Miss May Fairbanks, former Washington school teacher, will join the state summer school staff at Cambridge Isanti county with room and board on 107 South St. Paul. Also listed: rooms for rent on Bridge Street and a new eight room house for rent with modern amenities. lost gentleman's tie at the Herald office.
The Big Minstrel Show by M. Y. M. C. at the Gem drew generous patronage and will net about $100 for promoters. Gates Harp Orchestra provided music with Florence Weidt on piano. The program mixed brisk choruses, local jokes, and stunts. Cedric Lindsay’s acrobatics and a Signor Gioscio solo were highlights. The burlesque one act Ill Treated Trovotore closed the show, praised for audience fun and nonprofessional charm. The run is set to repeat Wednesday June 23 with new songs.
On the North German Lloyd steamer Berlin arriving from Genoa in Naples, Holland Bennett an American passenger, vanished Thursday night after his wife joined friends in the saloon. Passengers fear he may have taken his own life or fallen overboard as crews conducted a thorough search and the captain swept the sea with a searchlight.
A reader letter to the Austin Daily Herald cites a petition by Oak land Avenue West property owners asking the city to grade and gravel the street from Kenwood Avenue to near Main Street at public expense. The petition argues the street is a principal thoroughfare and deserves proper maintenance. The writer signs as T. F. Leonard and notes Bucks in brown photos cost 60 cents a dozen extra.
The church announces morning masses at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. with an evening service at 7:30. Details emphasize the regular worship hours for parishioners and visitors.
Howard L. Johnson pastor. Morning service 10:30. Sunday school 11:30. Evening services to be announced.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m with Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m and a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 o'clock Everyone is invited to attend all services at the church.
Rev. J. S. Budlong rector at 406 N St Paul. Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Memorial sermon for the Austin Firemen at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Vesper service and address at 5 p.m. Corner St Paul and Water streets.
The First Baptist Church at corner St Paul Street and Yak and Avenue invites worshippers for morning services led by Rev J H Carstens with the sermon The Nobility of Work. Mrs Edward Ellis will sing Visions in a solo. Evening programs include Children’s Day Exercises. All are welcome.
William E. Sloane to lead a Sunday program with sessions at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Children and East Sunday schools, 3 p.m., Y P S C at 7 p.m. The illustrated fourth in the Pilgrim's Progress series titled The Battle with Apollyon and the Valley of the Shadow of Death features colored pictures and songs by Duett Miss Etta Robertson and Mrs W E Sloane.
The schedule lists 9 30 morning class led by Mrs Becker and Brotherhood meeting by G A Franklin, 10 30 worship with sermon The Value of Base Ball, choir anthem and solo by Louise Lane, 12 Sunday school led by W O Craig, 3 Junior League led by Mrs LD Robinson, Epworth League led by Roy Furtney, 8 evening worship with sermon by Rev Elias Handy and solo by Mrs A M Lewis, organ recital by Mrs A Brandvig.
Morning worship at 10 30 led by F E Knopf with Children’s Day address. Offerings for S S missionary work. Duet and choir pieces including Inspirer and Hearer of Prayer. Sunday school at noon. Evening vesper at five with processional How Firm a Foundation and Blessed Jesus. Primary program features readings hymns and a five girl choir number.
A local program featured Glen Jones with A Tale of the Olden Time and the Summer Time pieces. Deeaereece Glass and May Nelson delivered recitations, Eunice Tollifson spoke at a pastor graduation, and the event closed with hymns and Bible readings.
For rent two seven room houses at ten dollars per month both vacant located in Third Ward G Sorflatten contact 223 Main Street and 11-d2 notes.
For one week from June 14 to 19 Carroll's Great U 8 Carnival Co presents twenty big high class attractions with four big free exhibitions twice daily.
A box of Funk's Midget sticks is promoted for Cronon's children as a snack option. The item is highlighted for family use, appealing to kids and parental choice in grocery aisles.
Property for sale or trade recommended by the Austin National Bank. Also a Men’s Meeting of the Christian Brotherhood at the First Baptist Church next Sunday afternoon to hear Elias Handy speak on The Strength of Ten.
The State of Minnesota to heirs and interested parties regarding the will of Mary Me Keon Looby who died June 2 1909 in Mower County. James Ryan petitions to be executor and asks letters testamentary be issued. A hearing is set for June 18 1909 at 10 o'clock A M in the Aus tin probate court.
A note asserts DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the original product and warns of many imitators flooding the market.
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