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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
A brief editorial note by John H. Skinner and Bertrude Ellis Skinner discusses faith in the church’s role to aid salvation from fire and predicts a political shift as Tammany Hall loses Croker but warns of a larger Croker-like figure rising as leader.
Citizens in the north end show distrust as they anticipate legal action to halt the purchase of the Christian Church in Second Ward for a hose house. Municipal leaders push forward, citing public safety needs.
Tornadoes and hangings threaten to depress census returns as Iowa contends with six prisoners awaiting execution.
The fire company risks losing its way in the woods near the Court House, implying they must blaze a path to maintain bearings. The remark stresses that woods are a greater hazard than water in fighting fires.
A Dispatch caption about Dave Stimson circulating in Saint Paul stirs chatter over whether the pictured man looks younger or if Ed Stevens was misidentified in the makeup.
A whimsical note contends that the moonovercare advertisement copy should be dictated by the HeRrato rather than advertisers to improve messaging. The writer muses the idea would fit better on the moon than a planet and jokes about the notion.
Commencement exercises highlight Austin support for the Normal College as students pursue education through work and study. The piece praises rugged, self supporting learners who persevere against obstacles and urges locals to assign extra work to college students who seek it.
The funeral of Bishop Hoyme presiding bishop of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America was held in Eau Claire on Thursday with about three thousand attendees. Pres F H Dahl of Stoughton gave the Norwegian sermon and Dr Lund of Minneapolis spoke English. The St Olaf band played as the casket left for the cemetery. Next week the National Convention of Lutheran churches will meet in Minneapolis to select Hoyme’s successor.
Miss Alvena Rehmann recently returned from studies abroad seeks to meet Austin musicians and learners of piano theory harmony counterpoint or music history. A graduate and post student from Upper Iowa University Conservatory of Music she studied in Berlin with Prof Felix Dreybock and Prof Max Lowengard. For terms contact Mrs G C Adams 304 S Chatham St.
Sheriff Johnson emptied about 100 bottles of beer into the Cedar today. The liquor came from the Blind P'gst Elkton and the Laws of 1901 require distraint of the liquor and sale of fixtures by auction. Dr. Knigt of Adame visited Austin. Mrs Willie and daughter traveled from Rose Creek. Mrs. Beardsley leaves tonight for a two week visit.
A thoughtful editorial laments lax church attendance and stresses worship as a duty to self and God. It argues devotion should be cultivated as a privilege, not merely a obligation, and notes the tension between home worship and public ceremony with reference to leaders like Roosevelt and Senator Pew.
Map Street Fruit Store lists direct supply from Lidep Berry growers with daily pickup each morning. Short berry season prompts early orders for canning. customers urged to place orders this week.
The opera house crowded with friends and students for the third annual commencement. Fifty four students, about thirty present, received diplomas while Orrin A Ousse delivered the estulatory and Miss Grace Wlon offered a fine valedictory. State Superintendent Olsen spoke on Practical Education and praised the college for Austin’s future.
The Baptist church conducted a roll call today with about 424 members enrolled. The event included three sessions from 11 to 12, 1 to 2, and 3 to 4, with a noon dinner for 150. Attendees from Saint's Rest and Oakland joined in a day aimed at sociability and closer union.
The City enters a contract with Christian Church trustees and Mrs Charles Carter to buy land and buildings at Chatham and Maple Street for 2600 dollars. The church and Times printing office occupy the site and the city plans to use the church building as a base house. The council meets tonight to act on the purchase.
Edwin Booth will appear at the opera house Saturday night the 14th in Sanford Dodge's Virgious. The eerie Branch Booth will stand in for him and perform with the company. Do not miss this notable theatre event.
A tornado overturned the steamer Ravenna at Maquoketa Chute Iowa. Four aboard drowned including Captain Joan Hoy and Clerk Byron Trask. Fifteen survivors clung to the hull until rescued by the Teal. Rescue followed from both Iowa and Wisconsin shores amid storms.
A June wind storm with lightning struck Detroit causing extensive crop damage. In Ensley a woman was reported killed by lightning and in Lulu the man was likewise killed.
Chicago recorded the year's high with 91 degrees and four heat collapses, including Charles Campbell who suffered a serious exposure. A violent wind storm toppled street and business signs across the city.
A tornado tore through Elgin and nearby areas on June 13 injuring three people and causing extensive property damage worth hundreds of dollars. Many residents sought shelter in cellars and outlying locations.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a round trip excursion from Chicago to Minneapolis leaving June 14 with return by June 19 at one third off the regular fare. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer, G P Chicago.
San Francisco June 16 14 The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at the round trip price of 0.00. Tickets go on sale May 27 for Jane Good. return within 60 days from sale date. Return via Portland costs 11.00 higher. For more information contact J. P. Kimer GPA Chicago.
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