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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald presents John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor with Artrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor in a standard newspaper masthead listing. The note confirms post office mailing as second class matter in Austin Minnesota.
A local column comments on a county board name change to the county board, notes farmer H Dennis puzzled by a winter wheat crop turning to rye after freezing, reports a severe hail storm damaging Roy Caril and Tfwait farms, and condemns chicken thieves while urging they be traced and punished.
The Rochester Bulletin reports St Augustine's cemetery preparing a ground tract for a G A R monument. A memorial costing at least 2000 dollars is planned with 500 from the state 500 from private subscriptions and county funds may match the raised amount under the new code.
The Herald reports internal party strife around Jim Tawney and James Diment amid Minnesota county loyalties. It notes Albert Lea opposition to a federal building, Mower County backing Tawney with graft concerns, and calls for reform while praising local newspaper independence. The piece also covers the 48th Central Baptist Association in Austin with Rev. Sayles and Rev. Stucker detailing religious life and missions, including a Mary Christopher discussion and Teachable Christian address.
Official notice lists Frank and Lee Sargeant James Ceraghty Peter Hagan and others applying to the Austin Minnesota Common Council for licenses to sell spirits wine beer and fermented beverages. Hearings set at City Recorder office June 28 1906 at 8 pm. Dated June 13 1906.
Miss Margar et Louise Zender delivered a refined vocal recital at the Winona Seminary ball, pleasing a full audience with Italian German and English selections. Accompanists Mrs OC W Bragg and Miss Margaret DeLong Tearse shared in the program's praise as Miss Edna Irene Cosgrove offered a noted recitation.
A large crowd attended a reception for new members on Wednesday at the Presbyterian church. The event featured a ladies quartet, solos by Rita Robertson and Mrs Sloane, and welcoming addresses by the pastor and society leaders including Mrs. Todd and Miss Hormel. W J Rice spoke for the Helpe man Brotherhood in a strong maiden effort.
An entertainment event at Soul Winning Chapel on Oak and East Water Streets occurs Friday June 15 at 8 p m to benefit the Free Reading Rooms. Admission is ten cents. The program follows.
A program lists vocal and violin duets by Warfield Mises Campbell and Dexter Masters Talmadge, with Catherine Guy and Blanche Haseltine plus Helen Wexter. Mrs Maurice Henefin, Mrs W E Sloane among attendees, and Todds Stereoptican pictures are noted.
A brief squib from the Houston Post presents a humorous exchange about money and bank balance. One man asserts he saves nothing and spends little, while the other jokes about being married, hinting at shared financial quirks.
A Brooklyn Eagle quotation shows a schoolteacher and pupil riffing on leisure. The Bright Pupil defines leisure as where married people repent, reflecting humorous classroom banter from a past era.
Walter E. Rosenthal of Li Colo Street found his pen of thirty three Langshan chicks missing after returning home Wednesday night. The young birds, about a month old and cared for in a secure two story chicken house, were completely stripped with no feather left to mark the theft.
W. D. Bassler has leased the prominent stand in the Geo Litchfield building, just north of the Citizens bank, and will open a clothing and gent's furnishing shop around Sept. 1. He brings five years of local experience and a large circle of friends welcomes his remaining in the city.
The Forepaugh Sels circus, one of the greatest shows on the road, will exhibit its entire circus and menagerie in the city this Saturday June 30. It is the first big circus to visit in several years and is eagerly anticipated by locals.
A Brownsdale girl testified in a criminal case before Judge Fairbanks with a young man held for January 1907 district court. Edward Kenney of Mason City was jailed for vagrancy and Peter Holt of Le Roy awaits trial for selling liquor. The forty eighth annual Central Baptist Association meeting opens in Austin with sessions June 13 to 15, featuring sermons by pastors from Austin Owatonna Minneapolis Kenyon Northfield and St Paul and multiple committee reports and discussions.
The Epworth League held a Sunday sociable at Miss Hortense Robbins home on Wednesday evening. A modest yet lively crowd joined in Sunday songs and sayings. A Bible-quiz feature and refreshments, including ice cream and water ers, concluded the event, raising $6.35.
The Commercial club plans a large petition to Congressman James A. Tawney advocating a federal building in Owatonna. The Journal notes wide city and county demand and Tawney’s favorable stance toward Steele county based on past support.
If you cannot come during the day, evenings are available for cooking lessons with Miss Buck. Learn to minimize gas use while preparing meals. Also notes on buggy sales, canning cherries, and Yellowstone relief maps available through local vendors.
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