Generally fair tonight with possible showers in the car portion
A weather note says generally fair conditions prevail tonight with a chance of showers in the car portion tonight or Wednesday.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
3
A weather note says generally fair conditions prevail tonight with a chance of showers in the car portion tonight or Wednesday.
W.D. Bassler on business in the cities and Ralph Craig on Herbert Andersons mail route. The Ladies Quartette will be assisted by local talent at the Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening. Fred Lewis has returned to Austin much improved in health. Various residents visit, travel, and work, with a marriage license issued to Sophia Stark and Lewis Larson. The Ladies Quartette will perform under the Boys' Class auspices at the Presbyterian church.
Edith East Side travels to Browns Dale for the A. B. Warren home reunion, among the county’s largest gatherings. Ruth Plummer and Willie Plummer visit Austin friends, with Fountain resident Mrs. Cummings and daughter as Jo Loufle guests. A man roams Fourth ward attempting to enter houses, frightened away after trying to remove a screen at M. J. Mayer home. Gus Laurie returns from Chicago and Maggie Burns visits sister Mrs. Spencer Barr after a country vacation.
The Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad will use the Southern Minnesota line for freight traffic. Improvements to carry heavy power will take about a year. The move saves 195 miles, funnels traffic through this city due to grades, and prompts shop enlargements as main shops are overcrowded.
Crowds packed the Bijou last night praising the Napoleon and Empress Josephine feature for its striking realism. Chester and Corbett presented The Blacksmith's Boy with novelty, strong scenery, and Corbett's rich baritone voice impressed patrons.
London Edith Madsen, once very sick, is reported to be much better. Several local social notes mention visits and gatherings including Edna Hyatt with relatives in Glenville and guests at the Fred Albright home for dinner.
A party of seven friends gathered at Miss Hattie Correll’s North Fifth Street home Monday evening to surprise her. Ice cream and wafers were served and Miss Correll received a china peanut set as a memento. Her marriage to Guy Foster is set for Wednesday evening, June 30.
Duodecim Alumni enjoyed a social evening at Woodman hall with officers elected to serve newly. toastmaster Fred Dugan led reminiscences as eighty members from diverse occupations gathered to reconnect, continuing the Austin High school literary society six years after graduation.
The notice states that Assessment No 4 for the Degree of Honor is due in June and must be paid on or before June 28. The notice is attributed to Mrs Spencer Barr.
The Congregational ladies host Baby Day at the church and manse on Wednesday June 30 from 2 30 to 5 p m A program by and for babies with a nursery for the wee ones and refreshments for all all are invited including anyone who loves a baby 22 26 28
B A Y services in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon were less attended than hoped. The church beamed with flowers and Yeomen colors red and green as Mr. Knopf delivered a fine talk titled What is our Life.
Neighbors are requested to meet at the hall Wednesday morning at 9 30 for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother A Van Bronk horst Signed O J Simmons V C
An advertisement touts DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original and urges buyers to request it. It states the salve is useful for cuts burns bruises and especially piles and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Bids will be received by the Mower County Board and opened at 3 p m on July 13 1909 for building a bridge over Rose Creek in Win dow Township between sections 26 and 35. Bids must be filed by July 10 1909 with the County Auditor and accompanied by a 10 percent certified check. The board may reject any or all bids. Dated Austin Minn June 5 1909 George Robertson w2t
London News notes the lack of English-born generals since Marlborough and lists notable generals with Irish Welsh Scottish and Irish links. The piece cites Wellington Wolfe Napier and others, asserting many saved India and reflecting on birthplace, birth family and identity debates.
A Washington Star quip notes Uncle Eben’s remark that a man who only watches out for himself will eventually draw attention to his own small figure in life’s tally. The line emphasizes self interest as a common social risk.
A succinct Ruskin reflection highlights that nobility of life rests on consistent effort clear aims and quiet persistent energy. The line emphasizes steady character over dramatic deeds and urges steadfast conduct.
The article describes Damascus as isolated in a vast desert, sustained by two rivers the Pharpar and the Abana. It details the Abana’s origin at Alin Fijih, its cold waters, and its role in feeding gardens and fountains throughout the city. The piece emphasizes water’s life-giving power creating a prosperous, marble-filled urban landscape amid a barren landscape.
An analysis of the Bowery argues that its true nature remains elusive to writers. It is a dynamic, contradictory blend of humanity and commerce, feared and misunderstood by journalists and novelists alike.
State of Minnesota. In re the estate of Rudolph W Dunkelman decedent. Heirs at law and interested parties are cited to show cause in the Probate Court of Mower County Austin Minnesota on July 1 1909 at 9 o'clock a m why the final account and distribution petition should not be granted. Witness the judge and seal.
In Minnesota Mower County Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted to Ernest esp as part of the estate of Dortha A Myers decedent. The hearing is set in Austin with details of date and time following court notice.
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