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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
2
Austin Daily Herald reports the installation of John H. Skinner as pastor and associate Ruth Ellis as associate at the local church. The ceremonies establish Skinner and Ellis in leadership roles within the congregation.
Local law notes report a closing hours notice to Mayor Muir about Winona saloons Sunday night into Monday morning. The piece mentions a 1908 law banning blank cartridges and small fireworks, with enforcement starting January 1, 1908. Aldermen oppose paving Railroad Street, arguing city funds cannot cover two-block paving between Bridge and Water streets and maintenance on Oakland Avenue, while Chatham Street paving petitions are rejected.
Cedar Camp 205 R N A Austin Minnesota adopts resolutions of respect for Mrs Julia Myhre mourning drapes camp charter for thirty days and copies to bereaved husband and local paper. Committee members Mrs Litt WH OkAnapen Mrs TRACK YOUNG Mrs loa Myar
Sealed proposals for erecting a public school building in Austin Minnesota will be received until 8 o'clock p m on Monday June 24 1907. Bids on blanks from the Board of Education accompanied by a 300 dollar certified check payable to J F Fairbanks must be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Bonds required for faithful performance. Plans by W F Keefe Austin Minn may be seen after June 15 at his office or at the Board of Education and Superintendent Franklin's office. Plumbing contracted separately. The Board may reject any bid. Signed J F Fairbanks Clerk. Dated June 13 1907 Austin Minn
Readable bits show veal, sheep and lamb prices with fat lambs and fat cattle listed. Mentions numbers like 440 to 605 and 900, 850, with references to hogs and young chickens. The text is fragmented with inconsistent lettering and unclear ranges.
In district court the Thaden Watland land case verdict totaled 9.80 dollars. The second trial involved Alex S Campbell versus B F P King over middlings shipped from a mill to Renova and stored in Kings warehouse. Campbell alleges a partial payment by check and letters, while King contends the goods were not as ordered and thus not accepted.
A home wedding united Pearl Rochford and Laird Guy at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Rechford home with about sixty five guests. Rev W K Sloane officiated. The bride wore white Persian lawn over cream silk with bridal roses. Unattended, the couple stood under a rose arch as Miss Ella Ride played the wedding march. An elaborate supper followed. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago before settling in St Paul. Guests included Mrs James Guy and Eveline Rasmuessen among others.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Water Electric Gas and Power Commission of Austin until 5 p.m. July 9 1907 for 3000 tons more or less of bituminous coal to be delivered to the electric light and pumping station in Austin. The board reserves the right to reject any oral bids. Signed by President Alex Campbell and J C Topp Srey. June 12 1907.
Mrs H L Banfield died early this morning after a ten week battle for life. Addie Cook Banfield, born in Austin on October 25 1869, spent most of her life in the city. She taught in local schools, married H L Banfield June 22 1904, and left a husband three children and two brothers. She was a Congregationalist, known for a balanced, sincere character and strong home life. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Chief of Police Galt after sixteen years heads the city police, declining Bowman County Sheriff offer. Governor approved Rogers nomination of Galt, who stays for a two year term under Mayor Sutton. Auditor nominee Overt Olson accepts. Rogers solidifies county administration with land sales ties and steady revenue from sheriff duties expected to run $3000 to $5000 yearly.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Gladys O Emerson and Mr. Fred B Dockstader at 8 o clock Tuesday evening June 25 at the Congregational church A reception will follow at the residence of Mr and Mrs J W Scott on Lansing Avenue after the ceremony
Four year old Clyde Wland, son of Mrs Aland, drowned at grandparents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Thompson home east of Lansing Tuesday evening. Mother was in Austin. Children dug a yard hole that filled with water and he fell in. Funeral scheduled for 1 PM tomorrow.
Classified notice listing rental offers for new and seven room houses in Lake Park and Oakland Avenue, a new modern house in Third Ward, furnished room on Maine, and multiple sale items including buggies wagons and harnesses. Also seeks teams to haul sap, cows to exchange for horses, and people to start businesses with inquiries to call for information.
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