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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
2
Mispasted postal classification notes an annual subscription option for a Post Office in Austin Minnesota. It lists one year in advance 84.00 and three months in advance 1.00 per week with a weekly rate.
Locals pay six cents per line for a single insertion with two cent per line for additional insertions beyond three. Black faced type costs sixteen cents per line. Half rates apply to lodges churches and societies. Cards of Thanks are thirty two cents and resolutions fifty cents.
A Mexican newspaper argues government purchases curb railroad power and rebalance control from trusts. It asserts Standard Oil now owns the Mexican Central system and, by extending its U S railroad reach, could threaten rail interests and oil region outlets.
The June bridegroom appears an ordinary figure, yet his role is essential to every June wedding, anchoring traditions and signaling the season’s celebrations in a quiet, enduring way.
Advertising note offers single tuning for 3.00 or two tunings for 5.00 and discounts to 2.00 each when buying three or more in Austin. First Class Work Guaranteed. Contact F. M. Reruss at 303 Water St. tf.
Miss Basford's music class of about forty pupils performed at Woodman Hall on Monday evening with twenty seven taking part. The event, moved from the music rooms due to space, featured a pretty decoration of palms and roses and welcoming ushers Lacey Thomas, Hazel Webber and Margaret Avery. Helen Baird and Esther Smith were absent, others substituted numbers. friends were invited to the twice yearly recital and noted marked improvement and a well chosen program.
The Progressive Order of Johns plans the eighth annual St Johns day picnic hosted by Hon. John J. Furlong at Columbian Farm. On Wednesday June 24 Johns and their ladies will bring lunch baskets to the green Furlong fields for a day of music by Tichys band and lively recreation.
The Beau Nots were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs J Z Rodgers by Mrs Rodgers and Miss Sue Hopkins. Cards were played and refreshments served. The event featured photos of Mrs Rodgers babies, whose birthday anniversary is today, and the house was decorated with roses and peonies.
The new telephone is developing rapidly with the cable ordered and promises of a perfect cable system. Nearly four hundred subscribers have already been secured.
Bert Bassett starts a new hack line in Austin offering citywide service. He meets all trains and answers calls across the city. Leave orders at W. D. Bassler's Cigar Store or call 164.
Official ordinance amends Section Six of Ordinance 123 to require Common Council resolution for forming fire companies appoints officers, reports membership changes monthly, and requires apparatus condition reporting. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Takes effect after passage and publication. Passed June 5 1908. Yeas six Nays none. Approved by Mayor. City Recorder.
Miss Alice Burns left for Minneapolis Thursday. Paul Krebsbach visited relatives in Austin Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Smith went to Waterloo Iowa Wednesday. Mrs. Thos Keating of Austin visited Wednesday. Miss Greg was in town Monday evening visiting schools. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Golden on June 9. Families from Adams hosted and traveled to Rose Creek to see the ball game. Regina Gilligan and Isabella Krebsbach returned from Winona after schooling. Rev and Mrs Rasmussen traveled in Austin Thursday. John Krebsbach returned from St Cloud after a Catholic Foresters meeting. Miss Kate Bertram returned from St Paul.
A public notice argues forest stock is depleting as world demand outpaces growth. It urges long term cultivation of wood crops and endorses regular use of golden grain belt beer to build constitution. Advertises C. J. Weisel in Austin for beer supply.
Mrs J Goodsell and daughter of Flandreau arrived to visit her parents Mr and Mrs B Wright. Miss Graham of Good Thunder visiting Miss Ethel Wilsie. Mr and Mrs John Christgau of Sut ton spent Sunday with Schroeder family. Mrs H Orth of North St Paul arrived to visit friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Wm Schroeder leave Tuesday for Winona then West Bend Wis. Mr and Mrs M David and children returned from Turtle Lake. Mrs George Day spent Saturday in Stewartville. Miss Whitmore of Ostrander Adam Mark of Osage and Miss Barbara Mark went to Northfield. Congregational Sunday School plans Pine Lawn Farm picnic Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Wm Schroeder Mrs H Orth and Elmer and Alma Schroeder drove to Stewartville Saturday. Mrs P Schleiger went to Spring Valley Thursday returning Saturday.
Pleasant weather surrounds planting as farmers sow corn and potatoes. Residents share visits across Rose Creek, Dexter, Waltham, Austin, Adams, and Iowa, with Henry Logan, J H Holst, Sam Goetsch, A B Waron, Nick Gorgers, G E Studer, Nick Cebold, Madaen, and Rooney among those mentioned in Sunday and Monday calls and trips.
Austin celebrates July Fourth with a planned all day program of sports including baseball and racing, a fine fireworks display in the evening, and a citywide effort to attract county visitors. A $1000 subscription has been raised with more to come to ensure a worthy celebration.
The Leedy Trio performed Monday evening at the Christian church. The program mixed comic and serious numbers and pleased those who attended, though it was poorly attended.
Rev Roseland reports waiting twenty minutes at the Milwaukee depot for a ticket as the train pulled out before he could secure it. He boarded the Great Western instead. More staff are needed in the ticket office to serve the public.
A note from James Cronan requests buyers for Bachelor cigars, priced at five cents each, expressing willingness to make a sale by any possible means. The message emphasizes low prices and a desire to increase sales.
On Sunday June 28 a special excursion via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway leaves Austin at 7 50 a m returning from Minneapolis at 6 30 p m and Minnehaha Falls at 6 50 p m The day features a balloon ascent parachute descent band concert and a baseball game Minnehaha Toozes versus Ft Snelling Regulars free general admission with excursion tickets round trip 1 50 from Austin for details contact the ticket agent
Mr Ballweber sold his town property to Mr Jacob Jcobson while remaining employed by Mr Keenan in Austin. Miss Ella Lux began schooling in Austin on Monday. Mr S D Thompson mourns a valued dog killed by other dogs last week. Owners should keep dogs in bounds as the week proves busy with people and travel. Mr and Mrs Vaux drove to Le Roy Saturday night, Philip Alwelling returned home, Louis Reckenthaler visited relatives and patrons, and Milwaukee road continues to show progress with street grading and renewed telephone business activity.
The district announces an early closure on Friday. B. Beneke and family along with Herman Bartel and family visited Frank Klampa's near Kasson and returned Monday. Two daughters were born to Rev. Affeldt and wife. The German church struck by lightning two weeks ago has been repaired. Rev. Affeldt plans a new barn 20 by 30. Frank Frohrich and sister Thekla left Tuesday for Todd county for several weeks’ visit.
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