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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
2
A Crookston man teases a candlestick invention amid Sweningsen’s political fatigue and hopes the power and light board will observe his next move. The piece mocks Servian assassins and celebrates the birth of the American flag as a prosperous era endures despite critics.
Price list shows single tuning for 3.00 dollars, two tithings for 5.00, or 2.00 each for clubs of three or five. Service advertised as first class work guaranteed. Contact F. M. ReFuss at 303 Water Street.
This morning at 8 at St Augustine s church Miss Ethel Sterns of this city married Harry Gibson of Welch Minn The couple were attended by Miss Margaret Gibson and Andrew McCormick The bride wore white with medallion trims and the bridesmaid wore blue silk mull Mrs Arthur Hill hosted breakfast at College street After the ceremony the couple left for Welch to establish their home with Gibson as station agent.
Percy Rogers moved into his hand some stable Saturday night but moved out again. No cap had been placed on the brick piers supporting the girders. The weight caused the piers to spread and the floor settled about eight inches. The floor has been raised with jack screws and the piers are being repaired. The building is not damaged to any extent.
The ladies of Enterprise announce a basket social in the school house on Wednesday evening June 24 to aid the cemetery. A short program will be rendered and each lady should bring a supper basket for two to be sold at auction. All are cordially invited.
Auditor Robertson attempted to board a moving train bound for Lyle Saturday evening. His foot slipped and he was thrown partially under a car. Bystanders rescued him, the train stopped, and he resumed his journey unharmed.
Great Western invites travel from June 12 to 28 with round trip fares via Chicago. Tickets go on sale June 13 and 14, good to return June 26 or July 25 with 50 cent extra. Information from Great Western Agents or J P Summer G P A Chicago. Nickel Plate route also offers June 25 to 27 and July 1 to 5 at popular rates. City Ticket Office 111 Adams St and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex Chicago.
The Danish Brotherhood Als Lodge No 111 held its fifth annual outing Sunday in the east grove of Evergreen Farm. About 250 to 300 attendees from nearby towns attended as members celebrated the 1848 Danish constitution ratification with a picnic, speeches, and a supper. Leaders Nels Mickelson and I Rawn presided and the lodge, established 1898, lists 39 members and meets at Woodman Hall biweekly.
For 36 hours Minnesota may see showers. Calendar Club members met Saturday at Mrs W J Arbatch's home where Miss Addie Thomas sang two songs and a substantial supper followed. The Dobbin Creek bridge on Railway Street is being rebuilt with higher cement abutments, extended span, and plans to prevent future flood damage. Indianapolis June 12 26 1903 railroad fare special via Chicago Great Western with return by June 26 or July 25 for extra.
Warning from Grand Lodge Rebekah I C O F St Paul Minnesota notes weak demand for Bachelor cigars priced at five cents. Announcement lists travel fare and sale dates June 23 and 24 with return June 27, directing readers to contact Great Western or J P Elmer G P A in Chicago for details.
The Austin Common Council resolves to water and employ its own staff for street sprinkling during the 1903 season. The city is divided into three districts covering Main, Bridge, Greenwich, and associated streets in wards one through three. A Standing Committee on Street Sprinkling will supervise, begin or halt work, and after season end present cost, affected properties, and assessments to the Council.
A musical program titled Oratorio Josiah will be performed at the Congregational church on Wednesday evening. Tickets priced at 25 and 35 cents offer an affordable treat for music lovers.
Free entertainment includes balloon ascent and parachute descent at 1 30 pm, band concert at 2 pm, and a baseball game at 2 30 pm Minnehaha Falls Ball Park with the Minnehaha Toozes facing Ft Snelling Regulars General admission free for excursion ticket holders A special train leaves Austin at 7 50 am Sunday June 28 returning from Minneapolis at 6 30 pm and Minnehaha Falls at 6 50 pm Excursion tickets good only for that date Round trip from Austin 1 50 Tickets sold at Malloys Wolds and Guillemans Second Christian church June 15 1903 8 pm
On sale via Chicago Great Western airway on the first and third Tuesdays in each month to Sept 15, 1903 to points west and southwest. For Great Western agent or J P Eimer, G P A Chicago, I.
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