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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
3
In a city-wide outage, the Herroto issues a small edition. Mr and Mrs Kinsman are praised for industry and perseverance, with their business and greenhouses damaged by a Water street fire. They remain hopeful, saying they will begin anew and plan to cut roses by tomorrow. Bonfires Tuesday night highlighted lack of fire protection.
Mayor Sutton and Alderman Padden led their workers with bold action, not afraid to get their feet wet and to be first to do what they ask others to do, receiving commendation for their hands on leadership.
Weather forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday with moderate temperatures. The article honors Jo Lohman Ned Elwood Chief Jensen and many others for efficient work during flood defenses. It recalls alderman with dry feet directing efforts and the mayor's fierce wrath, noting Mr Sutton rarely speaks publicly but did so with passion yesterday.
An Austin resident compared past floods and three cyclones to Tuesday’s event, praising how the crowd was managed and how accidents were guarded against in Austin.
Contracts for the Fourth of July Celebration are fully set, with arrangements completed and funds committed to the event. Backing out or diverting money to other uses is deemed impossible.
The jury in the State vs Smith Emery failed to reach a verdict and acquitted 10 to 2 after a Tuesday to Wednesday deliberation. The case, accusing Smith of stealing corn from cribs on the Charles Varco farm in Windom township, was led by attorney F. W. Greenman. The judge, Kingsley, ordered the case continued to the next term of court.
A regular gathering is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. Attendance is urged as this will be the last meeting before new rates take effect and is described as important.
Herbert Rau of Chicago visits Austin to see his cousins Alice and Clara Rau, with Father FE H Devlin returning from Rochester today.
Agnes Mackie has the measles and various residents are visiting or returning from trips. Tornado Penny Post cards go on sale at F. O. Haill's store. Dr. Varco and Dr. Briggs visit relatives and hosts. Jennie Teeter returns from Granite Falls. Grace Sherwood and Winnifred Barncard are listed with official duties and visits. The Presbyterian praise service and Progressive League meeting are announced. Willie Schwan arrives from Seattle for two months with relatives. Ladies' Aid and church supper details given. transportation arranged for those without conveyances.
To Wed J B Palmenter and Miss Lottie went to St Paul today where they will attend the marriage this evening at 8 oclock of Miss Addie Palmenter and Mr James Rochford.
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