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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald announces its establishment on November 8 1891 with John H Skinner as editor and proprietor and Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor. The paper is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as a second class matter.
The Interior tabloid Jane releases a cover featuring William A. Banday with Backlin also pictured. Minnesota Republicans endorse tariff revision with McCleary as the lone exception among congressmen. Voters weary of political posturing urge genuine reform.
A. L. Cole, Republican gubernatorial candidate, is recalled from childhood in St. Lawrence county New York where he supposedly wore boots without stockings while playing ball. HiChapin recalls Cole as a future home run in politics. Also notes public access to Central Baptist Association meetings and two notable talks this evening The World Field by Dr. Peterson Minneapolis and The Human Fibres in Evangelism by Rev. KR. West St. Paul.
Mrs. Allen, mother of Dr. Allen, argues the town’s founding is closer to 1854 than 50 years after. She recalls arriving in spring 1866 and describes rapid house building, insisting early settlers’ memory is the best record. Mr Solner recalls Chauncey Leveredge claiming to lay out the town in 1854.
About fifty Era club members and friends traveled by drag to the Poor Farm yesterday for an in year meeting. Mrs Boostrom presided as program featured a recitation a lecture on Susan B Anthony memories and readings by Miss Blackmer of Albert Lea. A fine lunch followed on the lawn and twelve new members joined the club. The next gathering will be at the college under Prof Boostrom to discuss the initiative and referendum.
The Fore paugh and Sells Brothers World Greatest Shows boast America’s most extensive menagerie. It features rhinos porcupine eared African giants tusked elephants and a polar bear among other rare animals. The exhibit requires 100 cages and three elephant groups perform under a trainer’s direction.
The renowned unit presents monster bodies and educated seals, performing juggle wind music and military drills. Shows feature Captain Webb’s seals and other Arctic creatures, offering astonishing acts. Two performances, 2 PM and 8 PM, June 30, tickets at Malloy's Drug Store.
A Thursday night congregation meeting Irish plans to erect a new church building with Rev Dr Sloane as moderator and H D McNish as clerk. The building committee includes William Todd H D McNish James Roulston and others and will take initial steps toward construction. The Hirsh auditorium will be leased for church use until the new building is completed.
A. Sprague learned his son Albert is in St. Joseph's Hospital St. Paul with a badly crushed foot. The cause of the accident was not stated. Albert was braking on the Wisconsin Central between Abbotsford and St. Paul as Mrs. Sprague departed the afternoon train for St. Paul.
Minneapolis based architects M S Detwiler and Frank Kenny have submitted plans for a proposed new Methodist church building in the city, signaling progress on the religious structure project.
Austin Candy Company opposite the courthouse invites readers to call 82 for placing orders for cherries intended for canning. The brief notice directs community members to leave their requests with the supplier.
Charles H. Gallagher died in St Paul after a short illness of rheumatism and heart disease. Born in McGregor forty years ago, he lived in Duluth then worked in ticket offices in Duluth and St Paul. He leaves Grace Bingham, six sisters, five brothers, a wife and two children, a son and a daughter. His body returns to his city for funeral arrangements to be set tonight.
Carl W Jehren died at 1 15 this morning at his parents home 611 Baldwin after a seventeen month sickness with consumption. Born in Austin November 25 1883 he worked in local drug stores and was a member of the Lutheran church. He leaves a father and mother three sisters and a brother. Funeral Saturday at 2 with a service at the house and church at 250. Casket to be opened at the house only.
Mr. Jo DeGroodt learns of his nephew Hal Stephens's death in Minneapolis from typhoid fever. Funeral plans place Hal's burial in Spring Valley beside his father. The news highlights Hal's singing talent with the Ladies Musical group and notes his employ at a Minneapolis bank. The piece also reports on Baptist church meetings and talks by Dr. O A Williams and Rev. W E Woodruff about revival and religious duty, ending with the meetings closing tonight.
The note speaks of a harsh blow for a prominent singer and the impact on his widow mother, whose sorrow draws widespread sympathy from residents of the city.
A large crowd attended the Red Star sociable on Wednesday June 13 where a fine program by the pupils was presented. The event cleared $630 for the school.
The forty eighth annual Central Baptist association meeting will convene at Austin this week with sessions from Wednesday June 13 to Friday evening. The program lists opening services sermons and committee appointments led by pastors RK Edward Sayles Edwin Stucker and speakers Frank Peterson and R M West among others.
On Friday June 15 at 8 p m at Soul Winning Chapel Oak and East Water streets a fundraising program will feature the Egat Orchestra a vocal duet Warfield violin duet Catherine Gay voosduet and performances by Blanche Haseltine Helen Wexter Mises Campbell Masters Talmadge Reading Mrs Maurice Henefin and the Todds Stereoptican pictures an admission of ten cents will be charged at the door for the event supporting Free Reading Rooms.
The armory was busy Thursday night as Company G members prepare for camp. Veterans instruct new men on rolling blankets and packing boxes for the draymen to haul to the station. The company departed for the depot for a special to Lake City, with Austin residents planning a Sunday in camp.
The Eagles dance at Maur ek’e Hall on Thursday capped a pleasant picnic day in the park. A large attendance enjoyed the music and the lively dancers. Ice cream and cake were served from the cafe as the event drew favorable reports.
If you are too busy to come in the day time come evenings and let Miss Buck tell you how to cook with the least possible consumption of Gas. A two seated and a single buggy, both in good shape, inquire of J. M. Galt or Win Hinman.
An exact relief map of Yellowstone National Park showing all points of importance. Aimed at tourists and useful for homes, libraries, or schools. Sent prepaid on receipt of 35 cents. A. M. Cleland, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minnesota.
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