Floods End as City Surges Toward Normal Power
A flood surge washes away forty telephone poles but a water works pump and dirt sealing kept floodwater out. Postmaster Simmons leads mail delivery with pumps and a hand car, aided by Riley and Pitcher. Rescue teams save two operators trapped in a tree as waters recede and power restoration is awaited.
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Simmons
Great Western
Chas. Riley
Chas. Pitcher
Varco
Milwaukee Track
Milwauke Depot
Geo. Valentine
Cresco
O. J
K. P
Lafayette Park
Valentine
George
Ramsey
Riley
Milwaukee
Austin
Webster
Stephens
Carter Picnic Honors Mrs Tyler Before Spokane Move
The annual Carter picnic was held yesterday on the lawn of Mrs Amy Gallo Way in the city. About fifty attended and gifts were given to Mrs C W Tyler who departs soon with her daughters for Spokane Washington. Readings vocal and instrumental music and a short address added to the pleasant day with games for children and adults alike.
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Carter
Amy Galloway
C. W. Tyler
Spokane
Wash
E. E. DeGroff
W. J. Tyler
Estelle Stockman
Blanche Empey
H. L. Burgess
Afternoon Thimble Bee and Card Party Hosted by Mrs. Catlin
Mrs H E Catlin entertained about forty ladies Monday afternoon for a thimble bee from 2 to 5 with dainty refreshments served at 5 oclock. A Tuesday card party drew twenty six attendees despite storms and excitement, and the ladies reported a pleasant afternoon.
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H. E. Catlin
Girl Seeks Housework Job For Mrs Eva Brown
A girl seeks a housework position with Mrs Eva Brown. She offers cleaning and domestic chores and is available immediately for work at the residence.
Notice to Methodists Flood Delays Dedication Program
Flood cut power so church changes this week schedule. No services tonight. Reception moved to Thursday evening. Jubilee and thanksgiving service moved to Friday with Epworth League and Brotherhood rally. Rev. F A Cone and Rev S E Ryan expected to speak Friday evening. souvenir stock certificates will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League and Brotherhood
F. A. Cone
St Paul
8. E. Ryan
Albert Lea
Rural Austin News Highlights Local Goings On
Photographs show Vosburgh's high water. Mrs Janes Ballweber returned from Rose Creek. Twin baby boys born to Mr and Mrs Frank Teeter. A fifteen year old seeks summer work. Frank Stevens back in Cresco after visiting Austin friends. Mrs Fisher and son Eli visit Austin relatives. J C Johnson reports Morris high water. Kodak plates offered at Bucklins. Mrs H W Morgan and two children visiting Austin kin. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting postponed. Charles Munger family to move to Austin for Holmes Hardware job. Wanted: a girl for general house work at Mrs Belle Sherwood's. K O Wold returned from Alexandria for congress convention. Wold visits Milan before homeward. Khaki cotton goods for Indian suits at West's store.
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Janes Ballweber
Rose Creek
Frank Teeter
HeRravo
Frank Stevens
Cresco
Austin
Fisher
Eli
Blooming Prairie
James Lade
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Eva Brown
Vosburgh’s
J.C. Johnson
Morris
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Sloane
Charles Munger
Blue Earth
Mr. Munger
Holmes Hardware Store
Belle Sherwood
K. O. Wold
Alexandria
Mrs. Wold
Milan
Minn
West
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