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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
2
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Amatin plans only one circus this year Campbell Bros arrives tomorrow promising large crowds in town The harvest outlook for Mower county is two weeks away with barley fields signaling production and the census may show Austin population near 6500 when Normal School attendance is included.
John W. Hutchinson once loved by Austin friends now 84 is sued for breach of promise by a Massachusetts maiden as he nears marriage to a 26 year old Pennsylvania woman. The wealthy elder, worth about half a million dollars, has long been followed for his love affairs.
In Mos cow area farm tile drainage is expanding with Joseph Pollock adding 400 rods after 300 rods, removing water from sloughs. Austin city growth continues despite poor regional crops and railroad population shifts, with the Third Ward showing few empty houses. Local officials praise Sheriff Nicholson for enforcing age limits in courtrooms to curb crime detail exposure.
The committee prepared for 350 machines and space for twice that many people but reports only 65 entries so far for the run, far below expected 1000 or 1500.
In district court William Allen of LeRoy sues Chicago Great Western over a coal shed fire at Lyle. The jury trial followed two days of proceedings with Shepherd Catherwood and W J H Dunn for the plaintiff and Lafayette French for the defendant. The next case, Myhre vs Schreuder for 20000 damages, involves injuries from a falling porch with Myhre’s lawyers and French and Spilane for Schreuder.
Ex-members of the Duodecim organized the Duodecim Alumni club at Lee Gibbons home Tuesday evening. Officers elected include Elmer Avery as President, Ralph Craig as Vice President, Lee Gibbons as Corresponding Secretary, Charles Cress as Recording Secretary, and Bert Dibble as Treasurer. Gibbons provided mandolin music. ice cream and cake were served. Members dispersed late in the evening.
Portland Oregon will be open continuously from June 1 1905 to October 15 1905 a period of 137 days The short line to Portland is via the Union Pacific The route offers 200 miles along the Columbia River a direct trip to Portland and the Northwest and a visit to Yellowstone Park Returning from Portland via California Inquire of H F Car ter T P A Omaha Neb
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church presented a lively Cook Book Carnival in Music Hall Austin. Highlights included Shakespeare tableaux and a Freak Museum with acts by Ulmer Rogers Patti impersonations and a stage of memorable freaks. Proceeds from Queen City Cook books and assorted booths drew strong public interest.
The Progressive League calls for all members to attend the meeting tonight. Topics include the Proposed New Railroad and the Proposed Binder Twine Factory. Attendance is urged to be large.
Miss Stanger formerly with the bair store will move her millinery stock to the Golden Eagle old stand and close out her entire stock at cost. Sale begins Tuesday June 20.
Heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during our son and brother's illness. We especially appreciate Co. G. Packing House boys 8B. Farrington and family and all others who helped us in our hour of sorrow. S. Olson and family.
An advertisement by F. J. Cheney & Co claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh and offers 100 dollars for an uncured case. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and invites readers to send for free circulars. The clipping ends with a joke from Detroit Free Press about a marriage proposal.
Advertisement fragment lists Pure Lard OPT. co items including picnic hams, strawberries, dates, lemons, and a sale note. Mentions large size hams and pricing 4 lbs for 25e with unclear spelling and stray abbreviations.
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