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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
2
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A reader questions public cleanliness parks and honesty while noting Gov Johnson is invited to Austin for the races. They praise his wins in three gubernatorial events and imply citizens share responsibility.
A year has passed since the big wind storm struck the city and the flood followed on June 23. The anniversary falls on Sunday, June 20, per the calendar reference.
A LeRoy notice states no hunting on lands owned or occupied by area farmers. The latest list includes fifteen names and features Hon. John Frank and County Commissioner Hambrecht among the signatories.
Ralph Shull of St. Paul was arrested for driving his car too fast and given a five day workhouse sentence. He accepted the penalty, saying he would serve it and vow to sin no more after his release.
Bryan will give a lecture titled The Prince of Peace at the Chautauqua and again in Cresco on the same day. Train arrangements are ready, costing $100 for a special trip to Austin to hear the noted orator.
The piece notes Hebrew law requiring householder threshold cleanliness and humorously extends the idea to alleys and backyards. It suggests daily life flows from orderly thresholds, with neighbors observing goings and comings and Jehovah near when spaces are well kept and fair with green.
A Rose Creek resident, John White, transacted business in town Thursday. A pair of gold bowed glasses in a case were found in the western part of town. Call the Herald office. Admission to the fair grounds for the races next week is 35 cents.
Austin friends learn Al bert C. Hayes was appointed by the State Board of Control as state agent of the training school at Red Wing Minnesota. He will start work next week after recently serving as assistant cashier with Winston Harper Fisher Co wholesale grocers of Minneapolis. Hayes has long shown interest in boys and will supervise and guide a class needing encouragement.
Mrs J Z Rogers recounts a trip from Wallace Idaho to Spokane and Coeur d’Alene with details of mountains, Lake Coeur d’Alene, and a perilous mountain road. She notes the 4 250 foot Divide overlook, the Spokane drive, and the vast mining activity including silver and lead mines.
The city bursts with plans for a Chautauqua featuring Bryan Clark Cadman and others. Single admissions range 25 to 50 cents, totaling 1.35 for three acts, with 7 dollars for a full session and a season ticket at 1.50, available now at Wold's drug store as advance sales show support.
A wedding dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hawkins on South St. Paul Street to honor their fifty seventh wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E P Spooner who also celebrate their own fifty seventh anniversary. The Spooners wed in Janesville Wisconsin and the Hawkins in Jefferson. They did not meet until twenty years after their marriages.
The notice states adult price of 1.00 and children price for season access. It mentions tickets for individual attractions cost more if paid separately than buying a season ticket now. It also notes that later the price for season tickets will be advertised.
The Eagle lodge voted $100 to support a first class baseball team. Geo Robertson was chosen manager with L L Dunfee as assistant and Harry Keyser as captain. Uniforms will be maroon with F O E letters, white stockings and blue caps. First game slated for July. team aims to be a credit to the city and its fans.
Edward W. Pelt and Nellie H Hogeland were married at the manse in Austin at ten this morning. Rev. F E Knopf officiated. The bride's father accompanied the couple and they will reside in Hardin County Iowa.
The marriage of Dr. T. H. Ted ford and Mrs. M. M. Hoover of Decorah Rapids occurred Wednesday afternoon at the home of Rev. F. E. Knopt. The couple plans to reside in the city.
Announcement of Miss Eunice Robson marrying Mr. Benjamin Loye in Red Wing on Wednesday June 16. Robson formerly taught at the local high school two years ago. The couple will live in Detroit Michigan where Loye works as a mechanical engineer.
The well known groom Albert F Schleiger and Ada Bloom were married Wednesday afternoon June 16 1909 at four o'clock at the bride's mother's home in Stillwater Minnesota The bride taught in local schools for two years and the couple will reside in the Mc Lain residence in the town's south part The paper extends hearty congratulations to the happy couple.
The funeral of Francis Lester Eagen was held this morning at 10 30 at St Augustine's church. Four young pallbearers named Lester Leary Paul Cummings Chester Kenevan and Willie Donovan carried the floral tribute.
Bijou audiences praised the dramatic subject For Love's Sake and the overall program. Marks and Venner delivered a snappy singing and talking act while Miss Venner drew notice for her costume and cultivated voice. Mr. Marks's eccentric dance also drew applause.
The Board of Water Electric Gas and Power Commissioners of Austin Minnesota will receive sealed bids for 3000 tons of bituminous coal delivery to the Electric Light and Pumping Station in monthly installments for one year. Bids close Friday June 25 1909 at oclock p m. The board may reject any or all bids. J L Golden president and J C Todd secretary Austin Minn June 14 1909.
Maurek's offers deep discounts on hats and clothing plus groceries. Hats from 10 cents to 50 cents, skirts and underskirts at reduced prices, hosiery, shirts, boy overalls, and many pantry items like olives, raisins, canned pears, peaches, vanilla, tea siftings, cookies, soda crackers, macaroni, cocoa, and baking goods all heavily discounted. A $40 cabinet sewing machine is advertised as part of the sale.
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