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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

2

In Memoriam Firemen Gather for Memorial Service

The Firemen's Memorial services were held at the Presbyterian church with pink roses white ybringas and carna tions adorning the space. Hose Company members J. McGovern H A Chapin Joseph Bushman Lewis Lundberg William Dugan Joseph Miller attended in full uniform. Reverend Robert Brown delivered a Fidelity themed sermon praising duty and mutual dependence, urging respect for the dead and emulation of their example.

Presbyterian Hose Company No J. McGovern H. A. Chapin McPherson Duke of Wellington Washington Benedict Arnold Napoleon Wellington Brown Mr. Brown Austin

Gas Consumers Notice on Change of Ownership

Gas and merchandise bills must be paid in full due to a change of ownership at 2101 Austin Gas Co. The notice directs all customers to settle charges immediately.

Austin Gas CO

W.R.C. Convention Set for St. Paul June 15 16

The convention of the W R C will be held in St. Paul on Thursday and Friday June 15 and 16.

W.R.C St. Paul

Austin Beats Fitwells In Semi-Pro Baseball Clash

Austin defeats the Fitwells of St Paul 7 to 5 on the local grounds in front of 400 plus fans. DeVilliers of Rochester pitched well with support, while Austin’s Wolf Meany and Barr made standout plays. Gates net about $145 after expenses as Austin plans a Sunday rematch with the Conrads of Minneapolis.

Fitwells St. Paul Austin DeVilliers of Rochester Wolf Meany Barr Ten Eyeck S.s Smith Dunfee Pierce Garrity R.f DeViellers Faust Moonan Trenary The Conrads Minneapolis

S H Harrison Retires from North Yakima Independent

S H Harrison formerly of Austin and associate of Rev F C Whitney in the Weekly North Yakima Independent has retired from active service. For months he was confined to the office while editor F C Whitney managed outside work and the paper now passes full responsibility to Whitney with Harrison’s retirement.

S.H. Harrison Austin F. C. Whitney The Baptist Church North North Yakima C.F. Heimbaugh Harrison Wand

Nobody’s foo says Dottypate in Harper’s Weekly

Dottypate proclaims I am nobody’s foo while Miss Cynica consoles with a hopeful line that someday a nice girl will come. The brief quip reflects light humorous dialogue typical of the periodical.

Dottypate Dotty Miss Cynica Harper’s Weekly

Cause For Congratulation in Boss and Bookkeeper Exchange

In a humorous exchange, the boss notes a liquor trace on the bookkeeper as he arrives. The bookkeeper responds that the liquor trace proves his cold is improving. The dialogue carries a light, stagey tone.

Stubpen Puck

The Use of Esquire in Addressing Mail

A letter sent to a German town was not delivered because the sender wrote John Brown Esquire on the superscription. The misspelt form kept it in the poste restante as if addressed to Mr Esquire, prompting a humorous lesson on not using Esquire in mail.

Germany John Brown John Brown Esquire Poste Res Tante Esquire Esq

Frank Smith Gets a Ride With Lawmen Near Lansing

A hobo named Frank Smith accepted a ride from three men in a car north of Lansing after being found with a leather strap, a screwdriver, a saw, and files. Sheriff Nicholson and Chief Galt identified as the occupants. He faced a felony charge for breaking into Eclipse Lumber barn. case adjourned to June 14 with possible grand jury review.

Frank Smith Lansing Sheriff Nicholson Galt Smith Eclipse Lumber Company Barney Garlock Fairbanks

Polish Inmate Causes Jailhouse Fracas In Elkton

A Polander in Elkton jail who cannot speak English caused a heat driven dispute among inmates. Jim the Yeggman and Thon the alleged forger demanded window changes, a broom threat ensued, and the matron intervened, warning sheriff intervention.

Elkton Thon Jim

Convict Life Lecture At Stillwater Prison

An illustrated lecture details Stillwater Prison life with photos by Mr. Hayes. Chief Warden Henry Wolfer praised for prison discipline, showing workshops cells and the Cole Younger cell among others. Delivered tonight at Idle Hour as an add on to the program.

Minnesota United States Stillwater Henry Wolfer Hayes Cole Younger

A Great Physician On Germs And HYOMEI Cure

Pasteur is cited as saying diseases caused by germs can be eliminated. HYOMEI is promoted as a germ killing air therapy for catarrh bronchitis coughs colds and croup with a guaranteed remedy and refund option. The complete inhaler kit costs $1.00 and a bottle is 50 cents for existing inhaler owners.

M. Pasteur K. O. Wold

Readers seek Minnesota State Song copy at Herald office

A reader asks for a copy of the Minnesota State Song and requests leaving a copy at the Herald office. Roy Pierce traveled to the cities today on business.

Minnesota Herald Roy Pierce

Preparing for the Fourth of July Show in the City

City committees map a July 4 program with 100 aerial bombs at sunrise and a 9 o clock street fire, parade with floats, and band concerts through 12 30. Fire crews race for the first water stream, prizes total 75 dollars, and organizers plan daily meetings to finalize schedules and entertainment.

Main Street Jensen E. A. Smith J. L. Mitchell Ralph Crane Fay W. Greenman J.D. McCormick Ben Hormal R. R. Murphy Clarence Dalager Albert Thon John Maurek Joseph Fitzthum F. W. Greenman Bridge Street Third Ward Water Street Austin Blooming Prairie Athletic Park Zwener Olson Court House Square Main Austin Driving Association Court House Ith

Bridge Street Buyer Purchases 320 Acres in North State

J M White of Bridge Street returns from a four week trip to the North State having bought 320 acres of state land. The trip coincided with a sale of nearly 13,000 acres in just over two hours. White plans no immediate farming but senses a back to the soil impulse.

J.M. White Bridge Street Mr. White

Earth Faces Slow Down as Cosmos Burns Its Time

The article notes that the Earth rotates at a speed that loses about one hour every 16 000 years due to atmospheric and tidal friction. It cites Newton's view that all celestial motions slow over time and will eventually cease, implying solar systems have finite lifespans and will burn out in due course.

Isaac Newton Space

Will Start Monday Inaugurates Grocery Auto Delivery

Kenneth Knopf will start a grocery home delivery service by auto next Monday. He will serve John Maurek Matt Fisch F O Hall and Frank Uzlik. He plans to buy a 30 horsepower Veerac truck in Anoka this week and add a second truck later in the summer. Alex S Campbell also ordered a 30 horsepower Veerac to haul flour for city delivery this week.

Kenneth Knopf John Maurek Matt Fisch F. O. Hall Frank Uzlik Mr. Knopf Anoka Alex S. Campbell

Prize Night Rescheduled to Wednesday June 14

Idle Hour announces prize night moved from Tuesday to Wednesday. The next prize night will be held on Wednesday June 14 at Idle Hour, with band concerts taking place that evening.

Notice to Customers on Delinquent Accounts

All accounts not settled by July 1, 1911 will be placed in the hands of a collector. All accounts can be settled at the shop. 5-61 Henry P. Zender.

Henry P. Zender

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