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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for one year three months one month and one week for the Austin Daily Herald official city paper with publication schedule noting afternoons except Sundays. It identifies pricing and delivery terms for readers.
Local notes preview Fourth of July events Chautauqua July 7–12 and county fair last week of September. Health board threatens action to stop Lafayette park refuse dumping due to stench. Local street governance discuss city engineer to oversee streets. Miss Emery’s school story recalls Sherman march误.
Mrs Amy Galloway and daughter hosted about twenty relatives at a six o clock dinner on Wednesday. The Y G L L girls were entertained at the E G Gray home last evening with music and refreshments. Mrs Nick Serres hosted fifteen ladies Wednesday afternoon on Hope street for sister Mrs Wimmerhaki of Caledonia visiting.
Owatonna faces Austin in Blooming Prairie Sunday with both teams aiming for a tight contest. Manager Gorman has improved Austin, Moonan and Chapman to pitch for Austin, Paul and Dickman for Owatonna. Train leaves Sunday at 3 10 PM.
Official notices in Austin Minnesota call for sealed bids by July 3 1908 for building an 8 inch sanitary sewer along Grove street about 1650 feet with five manholes and lampholes one flushing tank and vitrified pipe. Bids must be for gross sum with 5 percent deposit. plans on file with City Recorder.
Special to Herald from Chicago June 18 reports that the Republican platform was adopted by viva voce after a minority report from Mr Cooper of Wisconsin was defeated by an overwhelming vote. The anti injunction plank upholds court authority and preserves federal and state powers while urging clearer federal writ rules and notice before injunctions except in cases of irreparable injury.
The Chandler Cousins convened the eighth annual picnic at Mr and Mrs F P Dawes West Alleghaney street on June 17 1908. Forty attended a large tented lawn meal followed by a business meeting with J C Hemmer as presiding officer. Officers elected President Fred Trowbridge Secretary Anna Chandler Beltz Treasurer Herman Chandler Next year’s meeting at Mrs Grace Trowbridge Wilder Lyle. Guests from away included Wilder and daughter Trowbridge Carll Beltz Richards and others.
The ad promotes monthly garment care by experienced tailors at 414 Main St over Hayes Bros. Jewelry Store. Clients can choose two suits and four pants or three suits pressed and cleaned for 1.50 dollars. The service emphasizes male tailors and urges readers to go to Jacobson.
Excavation underway for an east side hospital addition. A brick veneer structure, about three stories, 26 by 34 feet, will connect to the main building and provide twelve new rooms. Project slated for completion by September 1.
A 10 year old buy defendant Joseph Johnson son of Santa Monica street superintendent faced a preliminary examination before Justice Stephens for allegedly slashing at Sherman Page with a knife while trying to take Page's cow. Page testified of rocks and a chain used in the attack. The boy claimed he cut the rope to free the cow. Prosecutor Frank Blair asked the boy be held for Juvenile Court but the judge released him. A separate disturbing the peace charge against the boy's father remains pending with a second hearing set for June 17.
A bolt of lightning struck St Olav's hospital at two this morning shattering the chimney and sending through the hall opening. No serious injuries. Electric lights and telephone were knocked out and the chimney must be rebuilt from the roof.
Official program for a Austin July 4 celebration lists a morning parade with LeRoy Cadet Band Austin Cornet Band and novelty acts at 9 A M a street parade at 10 A M featuring Tichys Cornet Band Company G and 2nd Regiment M N G with the Austin Fire Department a gun tournament at 11 A M with liberal purses for team and individual shoot ing.
Hotels and churches prepare to feed thousands with meals at noon while a busy schedule unfolds. A band concert at 1 P M followed by a bar and ring act at 1 30 P M and an Austin Fire Department run at 2 P M. Hose race at 2 30 P M and another band concert at 3 P M. A purse of 150 dollars for Albert Lea versus Austin at Lafayette Park with 25 cent admission. Grand fireworks display supervised by Gregory Fireworks of Chicago. Dancing at the Auditorium both afternoon and evening with Fall Orchestra.
Mrs. Thomas Fairbanks receives notice of the marriage of Leah Babcock formerly of Austin to Jule Bader of Merrill Wisconsin. The ceremony took place in Grand Rapids Wisconsin last Monday before the couple's planned return to Merrill to reside. Leah is the daughter of Austin and Mrs. Babcock who lived in Austin until six or seven years ago.
Henry Waterman purchases a high grade Schulz piano, signaling an investment in quality musical instrument for personal use and likely home studio or recital preparation. The move highlights availability of premium pianos in the local market.
In Austin yesterday old time base ball players held a gathering at the fair grounds. The old heads faced the high school team in a fast game. final score 16 to 2 in favor of the A H school. Lineups included Eddie Kendricks and Loren Trenary among others. A H starling Wengert impressed, while McCormick had miscues. An evening supper at Churchill Duffy’s followed with a social and speeches by Wengert Ebinger Sutherland and Allen. Budd Smith visits from Blessing. a stenographer job at Walter Hunt Drug Co. is advertised.
The Miczota of the Cedar City Cemetery Association met Tuesday at Riverside Farm with Mr and Mrs L D Carter as hosts. Fifty attended as indoor dining replaced an outdoor supper. Guests included Mrs Emma Hoy of Fargo, the Misses Empey of Denver, Mrs Burgess of Fergus Falls, and Mrs C R Boostrom and Mrs W J Tyler of Austin. The event featured a pleasant gathering and post luncheon fishing for the younger attendees.
Mr. Jos W Powell of New York known as the Brotherhood Man arrives in Austin as the guest of Mr and Mrs J L Mitchell on South Main Street He has organized Brotherhoods across the United States and abroad and will be welcomed by Methodist men who plan a 9 o clock Sunday morning reception A Brotherhood Chapter will be organized here in connection with Sunday dedicatory services
Secretary of War William H Taft was nominated for president by Representative Theodore K Burton of Ohio at the Republican convention in Chicago. The speech extols Taft and Roosevelt amid praise of Ohio's wartime sacrifice and calls for reform, unity, and strong national leadership.
Washington dispatches report President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft kept constant wires to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Telephones and telegraphs linked the White House and Taft’s office, with operators on duty to relay floor news, as both leaders later rode with Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Taft following the day’s cheer.
Chicago jury acquits Hip Lung Moy Dong Hoy and Harry Lee of murdering Chin Wai, a Chinese merchant killed on Clark Street last October. Defense attorney Cantwell withdrew, witnesses accused of perjury, and two witnesses linked to Stridiron and Cantwell were found to be traveling to a hunting camp before the shooting. Grand jury actions expected on Cantwell, Stridiron, and Moissand.
Marine Thomas Ha en or Hage stationed at Hagle Island navy yard was killed by a heart blow in a six round boxing match with Johnny Hogan aboard the battleship Mississippi during an entertainment smoker hosted by the ship’s crew.
In a light hearted commentary the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror notes how some children act continually surprised by the good judgment of their parents who chose them. The piece reflects on family dynamics and parental pride with a local newspaper tone.
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