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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
2
Newspaper item notes associate Bailey Gartrue Ellis Skinner in connection with Austin Daily Herald leadership. Names reflect staff or management roles and possible byline attribution. Limited readable text indicates a staffing or attribution note without a full event.
The piece surveys odd local notices on licensing dogs and fireworks legality, hints at weather forecasts and dating quirks, and critiques coverage of the Eddy vs Frye trial. It notes Mrs. Eddy’s mental vigor and the hostility to Christian Science as a social flashpoint, praising support for her autonomy.
The pearl fishing season has opened with many residents dredging the river dams. Orris Hayes bought a pearl at $500 while many pearls priced from 10 to 50 are found. one business man reported opening 500 shells and finding only slugs, though the shells yield beautiful but small valued pearls.
The Board of Review for the City of Austin Minnesota will meet Monday June 24 1907 at 9 oclock p m in the City Recorder s office and will be in session from day to day as long as is necessary to fix the tax levy of property in the City. Members listed are K G Bascomb H O Waldecker M B McLaughlin J W Mackie and the City Assessor.
A city burglary report recounts burglars breaking into Wengert and Kendrick saloons and Matt Smith’s, attempting to steal a cash register at Lambert Bros restaurant on the East Side. A shot fired by John Orr drove the intruder away. Orr observed a man with a blue yellow sweater and peanut cap. Only a till and some change were taken from Matt Smith’s, including a revolver. no wet goods were stolen. Police and sheriff delays hampered investigation as notices arrived hours after the crime.
Mr and Mrs F A Rouse plan to leave Austin after ten years to reside in Wallace Idaho. Mr Rouse, eight years with the Standard, will join a large lumber company and start work in July. Mrs Rouse will stay briefly then visit Iowa and St Paul before joining her husband in the west. They have been active in the Methodist church and will be missed by friends and the church community.
The Miss Ashley music class presented a Friday evening piano recital at YMCA rooms with many attendees. Performances included Poet and Peasant, Suppe, Hearts and Flowers, Moonbeams on the Lake, and Melody of Love among others featuring students Grace Murphy Ella Smith Claud Craig George Damm Violet and Esther.
Samuel Pepys writes in his diary between 1659 and 1668 about Shakespeare works. He calls A Midsummer Night's Dream insipid and ridiculous and compares Othello unfavorably after reading The Adventures of Five Hours, reshaping his prior high regard.
The well known color ed man George Russell had his small dog seized by the city dog catcher Al Petty who demanded a dollar for the pup. Russell could not pay, the dog was placed in a cage, and neighbors who heard of the incident offered to cover the fee. Lawyers were consulted to determine legal action, the dog was eventually returned to Russell.
The Austin High School Alumni association will hold its annual meeting next week Friday at Elks Hall. President Wallace Gregson and an active executive committee have laid plans for a fine event with a banquet as a highlight and expect strong greetings from many graduates across the country. The Altruist editor George Anderson promises his paper will meet its high standard, drawing support from old and young alumni alike as they join in this celebration. The edition is touted as a unique record, with widespread loyalty from older members. The Gazooks and Zeta Leta Pal hosted a shower for Miss Gladys Emerson, featuring gifts and a mock wedding with a full ceremony and roles filled by sixteen young ladies. The evening included singing, games, and light refreshments.
Forty eight children from the Congregational Sunday school primary department enjoyed a ride around the city hosted by Mrs. F. E. Knopf on Friday afternoon. Rain forced shelter in the cabin and grand stand at Lafayette Park while ice cream and launches were provided by Mr Catlin and Mr. Smith. The outing served as a merit reward for the class that gave the best Home Missions offering and also had the largest children's day offering. The department is led by Mrs F Woodle Miss Maurine French and Miss Flora Johnson.
Mass at 8 00 and 10 30 a m Evening service 7 30 p m listed for Saint Augustine's Church with weekend worship schedule updates.
The Roseland pastor announces Sunday morning and evening worship in English with Sunday School and Bible Class. Luther League meets at 6 46 p m and the evening service starts at 5 p m.
Pastor R Edward Sayles at corner St Paul and Oakland invites worshipers to morning service at 10 30 Sabbath School at 12 led by M R Anderson superintendent 7 00 B Y P U pres Mrs J P Anderson 8 00 evening service Pilate You are invited to worship with us
Morning worship at 10:30 led by Reverend F. E. Knopf with Sunday School at noon led by F. P. McBride. Evening services at 8:00 with Mrs. Katie Engle Rich of Ft Dodge as soloist performing The Lord is my Light. G W Lutz invites worship and reports class meeting at 9:30 and 10:30 services, Sunday School at noon led by J F Fairbanks. Junior League at 3:00, Epworth League at 7:30 with topic Holy and Unholy Ambitions led by NW Warren, Miss Tanye Burgess, and notes of singing by Miss Lane and Mrs. Fairbanks as soloists.
A fragment titled A Thoughtful Wife presents a humorous exchange about a concert's structure. A wife recalls telling her husband the concert has three parts while joking that he will be pleased when it ends sooner than he expects. The piece captures witty banter in a light domestic moment.
Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 10 30 a m at Christ Church Rev J 8 Budlong rector Sunday School at 12 m Evening prayer and short address at 8 First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at 10 30 a m Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 Everyone is invited to attend any service.
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