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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
2
Austin Daily Herald lists JOHN H. SKINNER as editor and proprietor and GERTRUDE EELLIS SKINNER as associate editor in the masthead. The note indicates mailing at Austin Minnesota as a second-class entry.
Notes from Austin include a week long carnival with a 300 strong troupe and $4000 weekly spending. a $25,000 travel budget for the President hints at excursion rates. Governor Pardee and Mayor Schmitz report evasive replies from 49 of 120 fire insurers. 30 companies expect fall settlements. Also Pine tar remedy for cows and a severe gnat outbreak killing thirty chicks and one hen near Austin.
District Court met at 3 30 in LeRoy. Peter Holt was indicted for selling whiskey at auction and private gatherings. He pleaded guilty and was fined 75 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail with 90 days in jail if the fine cannot be paid.
A meeting for probationists and all new members is set for this evening at eight in the church as the last before vacation. Candidates for baptism by immersion should report at this meeting or the Thursday prayer meeting. Baptism by immersion will be given Friday afternoon June 29 with a brief service at 3 at the church followed by procession to the baptism site. G. W. Lurz pastor.
The Cosmopolitan Carnival company arrived Sunday and drew crowds along the line. A Caliope player drew families to the car as the train reached the yards. Shows opening at Bridge and River streets promise high class entertainment with Mr. Charles Strahl’s 116 foot high dive and the Wilsons’ looping stunt featured tonight.
The County W C T U convention meets at East Side Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening with a program including devotionals, welcome addresses by Dr. Sloane and Mr M Henifin, school and railroad speakers, a duet, and a benediction by Rev. Beard. Austin notes report on church activities and local visits as Brownsdale resident Langworthy ill at eighty five, and several residents travel or visit in the area.
Vern Peaslee, brother of Al Peaslee and known in Austin, died at his Stillwater home Friday at 10:30 after over a year of illness with consumption. He leaves a wife, mother, sister and brother. Funeral was held Sunday. The Sunday Men's Meeting drew over 200 men, intense in religious fervor. Gus Ward gave a splendid reader performance.
An institute advertises a free visit by eminent specialists who diagnose, treat, and advise on cures for nervous system, heart, lungs, kidneys, and many chronic diseases. They claim rapid relief, promise cures where possible, and require payment only for treatments begun after the visit. Also notes animal exhibit updates for Forepaugh-Sells shows.
The page displays varied price ranges for fat steers 3.50 to 6.00, cows and heifers 2.50 to 4.00, cutters 1.25 to 1.75, and canners 1.50 to 2.00. veal and lamb prices noted along with poultry values from 2.50 to 8.50 for turkeys and other birds.
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