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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
2
Austin Daily Herald reports on mock old London baseball tales from Mabie North Dakota, a rising chorus against noisy rooters at games, and a general critique of “the rush” in modern life. The Lake Shetek Courier notes a cultural shift away from catalog houses and speculation, urging calmer crowds and improved attendance.
Corner of Oakland and Greenwich hosts morning communion at 10 30 with pastor Chas Forster. Sunday School follows at noon, Christian Endeavor at 7 00 and evening sermon at 8 00 titled The Prayer of Socialist.
Regular services held at 10 30 a m on Sabbath with a Sunday school for children at 11 45 a m Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 o clock All are cordially invited to attend any or all services.
The Board of Education will receive bids at 8 o'clock p.m. June 24 1907 for the Washington school building to be removed at once. Bids cover the building only. Tarms Cash Austin Minn June 12 1907. City health notice requests cleaning of back yards and removal of manure piles to meet prompt action. W H Holuster Chair of Board of Health.
John Majerus, a farmer about forty five, four miles north west of Avetin, dropped dead this morning at 0:30 while driving a team on the road. His son held the plough. no warning given. He had slight heart trouble recently. He leaves a wife and twelve children. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Rev end Mra and Lutz hosted a Friday evening party for friends at their home. A large, comfortable gathering enjoyed music from the young men's orchestra, solos by Mrs Sharp stone and Rolland Lutz, readings and duets by Rev and Mrs Lutz, and light refreshments. The informal program marked another pleasant event at the Lutz residence.
The I. D.'s entertained Miss Mildred Wengert Friday evening with a surprise parcel shower planned for her. Miss Minnie Nelson attended, unaware of the cob web scheme guiding her to the gifts. Hearts lilacs and lilies of the valley decorated the dining room, light refreshments served.
Littl Helen Milbrad entertained twenty seven of her little friends Friday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs Jay Milbrad on Alleghany street in honor of her seventh birthday. The children arrived at 2 30 and at 4 30 supper was served. Helen received many birthday remembrances recalling the day.
A school program for Children’s Day featuring a voluntary processional and multiple performances. Forty girls sing The Love of God, Psalm 24 and prayers are read, dialogues and songs alternate with recitations by eight girls and several boys. Notable pieces include The Joy of Us, The Light of the World, and Little Lamps of Jesus, ending with a school benediction.
Bud Smith came back Friday from a long western journey visiting Klamath Falls Oregon Sacramento Valley Rogue River Valley Willamette Valley and cities as Woodburn Tacoma Puyallup Seattle Cedro Weoley and met local families. He prefers a fruit and stock ranch irrigated from its own water and plans to relocate near Austin if he can sell out. The trip reinforced his view that the country is good for vacationing and living.
Mere Wold aged about ninety two or ninety three, a longtime resident of Adams township and Austin, died this morning after a long illness. Born in Sondah Nor Waginist4 she moved to America in 1864 with her husband O G Wold who died in 1892. She leaves three sons K O Wold Austin James Wold Enderlir N D and John Wold Bidora Ohio. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:30 PM from the church with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Rev and Mrs F E Knopf report the death of Mrs Knopf s uncle Rev Albert Smalley in Buffalo New York at his daughter s home He had to give up his work in Cleveland Smalley spoke at the local commencement last June and preached several times in the Congregational Church His sermons and generous spirit left a lasting memory to our people.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. H. L. Banfield were held from her residence on Greenwich Street this afternoon at four oclock. Mourners filled the scene, with a note of hope amid sadness as each speaker spoke of the life beyond. Pallbearers named were Fret Gleason, A. M. Smith, W. E. Waldr on, H. J. Drost, O. J. Sargeant, and K. H. Sterling.
Pastor G W Luts at 9:30 and 10:30 morning worship on Sunday with sermon The Religion of a Child. Sunday School at noon, Junior League and Epworth League meetings, evening worship at 8:00, Children’s Day exercises, all invited at the corner St Paul and Mil streets.
The Board of Education invites seated proposals for a public school building in Austin Minnesota. Bids due by 8 p.m. on Monday June 24 1907 with a $300 certified check payable to J F Fairbanks. Bonds required. plans by architect W F Keefe available after June 13 1907 at the architect's Austin office or at the Board of Education office and the High School. Plumbing let separately. board may accept or reject any bid. Signed J F Fairbanks Clerk.
The East Side Pleasure Club announces an opening ball at Maurek’d Hall next Monday evening June 17. Good music will be provided and every effort made to ensure a successful affair as the first in a series of enjoyable evenings. Austin will supply the best time for the occasion.
Frank Bingham longtime SM conductor dies after a brief illness. Great Falls residents traveled to Helena for his Masonic funeral held yesterday afternoon. He reportedly contracted spinal meningitis, leading to his death late Friday night after transfer from Billings.
Mrs D J McLaren entertained the L A to B of L F Friday afternoon. A large turnout and delightful time were had. Guests from Onalaska Preston and La Crosse included Mrs Brooks Mrs Dovenberg and Mrs Hale. Austin guests Mesdames Crown Comeau Higbie Chaffee Killoran Plummer attended. A stage 6 o clock supper was served.
Mrs Herbiet Warfield and Mrs Piammer were chosen to attend the Le Roy district convention on June 27 and 28. Miss Cassie Guy and Miss Edith Padden also to take part on the program. Miss Rose Satara visited East Side friends then went to Wells. Mr and Mrs Joy Hawkins of Rose Creek were guests at Dr Phillip's home Friday.
Morning Maas at 8 00 and 10 30 a m with an evening service at 7 30 p m.
Due to the pastor's absence, the church will hold no morning or evening services today. No other activities are listed or scheduled.
R Edward Sayles pastor at St Paul and Oakland invites worshipers to morning service at 7 30 pm sabbath school at noon 12 dr MO Anderson superintendent at 7 pm B Y P U led by Mrs J P Anderson and an evening service titled Moral Compensation.
Rev. J. Budiong rector marks the church in America at Jamestown Va with Holy Communion at 7 30 am and 10 30 am. Sunday School follows at noon. Evening prayer and sermon at 8 pm. All communicants urged to take communion at one service. Men's bank offering to be presented at the 10 30 service.
A community stage production of Esmeralda drew wide acclaim with at least twenty patrons requesting a second showing. The Gem Theatre will repeat the play Tuesday evening June 18 with continuous programing including new moving pictures between acts. Tickets go on sale June 14 at nine o'clock.
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