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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald lists John H. Brinner as Editor and Prop and Sertrode Ellis Skinner as Associate. The note reflects the newspaper’s masthead and staff roles rather than a current event report.
A collection of brief notes from Austin and nearby, including a woman worried electric curlers could attract lightning, calls for prudent liquor license decisions, and a push to limit 4th of July sales. Also notes dredge material near Moscow Gen Eva Riceland ditch, praise for attendees of a banquet, and humor about a newspaper boys’ feed with a dollar paid for a banquet.
In Dunnell Martin County Judge Quinne rules a tie vote on a village license does not grant authority and the town must stay dry. The case goes to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Agricultural trials near Crookton begin spraying wild mustard with iron sulfate after a huge prep effort. A fatal accidental shooting occurs at Owatonna as a teenager’s rifle fires during a picnic.
A daytime storm at 11 o'clock struck the Andrew Mack farm three miles east of town. One bolt of lightning killed eight cattle valued at 250 dollars, including six two-year-old steers and two dairy cows, while they sheltered under a black oak. The tree was only slightly damaged and the stock were insured with Mower County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company.
The jury awarded John S. Miller 26400 in a suit against the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway for the loss of several fingers in a windmill gear accident at Oresco. Miller was injured when his platform tilted and his hand was caught in a cog wheel while he tried to save himself. The case goes to the supreme court.
Henry Scott reached a settlement with the Chicago and North Western Railway on agreeable terms. He received a check for 325 dollars, had all medical bills paid, preserved his road job, and reported for work today after a January accident at Calmar when he slipped on ice and was injured on the engine pilot.
Sheriff Nicholson and J N Jensen with the state asylum guardian searched rural areas northwest of Anetin for an armed insane man seen recently in Lansing. The man, about 40, formerly confined at Rochester, fled after recognition by Mrs. H P Chapin, with authorities fearing disclosure could aid his escape. No trace since he appeared Wednesday. public safety warnings issued.
About forty friends gathered Thursday evening in Rose Creek to honor Mr. and Mrs. Will McBride prior to their moving to Spokane Washington. He received a gold watch and chain while she was given a signet ring. Supper music and socializing made the evening delightful as they prepared to depart.
The University of Minnesota summer session starts with 900 enrolled, aiming to surpass last year’s 1,016. The six week program runs June 17 to July 27, largely for teachers seeking certificates, with public 4 pm lectures by Dr Richard Burton, Dr Henry N Southwick, Prof Fred M Fling, Dr Albert K E Jenks, Prof Carl Schlenker, and Dr William W Folwell.
New York June 21 The threat of a Western Union telegraphers strike has ended after Commissioner Neill’s visit and his proposals. Colonel Clowry sent a letter outlining the company’s position, which union leaders accepted as satisfactory except for demands for the eight hour day and company provided typewriters. An executive council meeting to ratify the settlement was expected soon.
Princeton reports from June 21 state former President Cleveland is not seriously ill. He suffers only an acute indigestion attack, with no operation performed or contemplated. The note emphasizes health as crucial, especially for musicians.
A retold Aldrich anecdote recalls his boyish daring in James T. Fields' Old Corner Bookstore. The youth noted editors' memoranda and wrote Dont forget to accept I. B. A.'s poem, which Aldrich says was never printed. The tale highlights Aldrich's deference to established literary names.
Offer to sell most household items including two bedroom suites and high quality beds and mattresses at far below value. Everything except clothing to be sold quickly as the seller must return to California in days. Call at the office for a bargain. Bt James Keenan
A man helps three year old Marjory dress in the absence of his wife and a servant. He buttons her into clothes and then realizes she is trying to put a left shoe on the right foot. Marjory replies tearfully that all adults are fools.
A steamboat climbs a river rapids via a set of locks beside the Vrang waterfall in the Bandak Norsje canal Norway. Passage is prevented by falls until a canal rounds the rapids. The ascent lifts boats about ninety feet through successive locks once daily during navigation season.
A gentle classroom joke centers on a teacher explaining human speech versus animal abilities. A three year old retorts that spiders can talk, prompting the teacher to clarify that spiders are clever insects but cannot converse, and the boy asks how a spider might invite someone into a parlor.
The customer questions the bill while Walter apologizes for an error and explains he mistakenly added the date and forgot to charge for the butter. The correction reflects careful service and an apology.
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