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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1905
Page
2
A brief post office subscription notice lists pricing for a year and three months in advance with unclear notation and stray letters. The readable lines indicate a standard second class matter mark and advance rates though specific details are obscured by damaged text.
June items urge residents to count themselves in the census and notify the Herald office if not contacted. The Faribault case clarifies that a thirty day period does not apply to city employee injury redress for negligence. Kelly, who broke his leg digging a city ditch, sued for 10000 dollars.
The Bayeux Tapestry, eight centuries old, chronicles Edward Harold and William and the Norman conquest. Hidden from view from 1476 to 1724 it was kept at Bayeux Cathedral seen only by peasants. A 1724 discovery spurred rescue efforts ending with restoration and display under glass in a dedicated museum.
In district court John L Farrell sues the Chicago Great Western railroad for 20000 damages claiming injuries while moving stock at St Cloud. The Mybre Schlender case is to be repealed.
Mrs John J Kornberg died at her home in Austin Sunday morning after a long illness of consumption. She was born Inga Mare Hanson in 1867 near Christiania Norway and immigrated to America with her mother and stepfather, settling in Missouri before moving to Austin in 1885. She married John J Kornberg in 1875 and leaves four surviving children Emma James Edward Fred, plus two who died Annie and Freddie. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev Roseland officiating and the Lady Maccabees in attendance. Her half siblings John Louis Annie and Ida Rustad also survive.
Fidelity Lodge No. 39 drew about 80 members to Christ Episcopal Church for St Johns Day services. Rev Budiong delivered a sermon from Eph 4 11 focusing on Apostles prophets evangelists pastors and teachers and connected the Saints Johns to Masonic symbols.
The Baptist church presents a program on Wednesday evening June 28 1905 at 8 p m with Carl Webber Orchestra performing Old Glory March among items. Vocal solos by Walter A. Phillips Frank Wilbour Myrtle Edson and Lottie Colton Hawkins. violin solo Fantasie Pastoral. whistling solo Sing to Me a Tender Strain. Shakespeare reading by Ruby Cleveland. a J B Wekerlin orchestra piece Stars the Night and Love's Dream serenade. Intermission, refreshments in dining parlors. Admission 25 cents for seats in lecture room north side and galleries.
All Lady Maccabees are summoned to Woodman hall at 1 30 tomorrow to attend the funeral in a body for Lady Inga Kornberg, with a formal procession to follow.
A pastor planning a new church faced varied counsel from parishioners, especially those who helped fund the project. At Sunday service he quips he will manage the finances himself and there will be no pie.
A well known Scotch horse couper, respected in his congregation, repeatedly refused ministerial urges to be nominated as elder. Cornered, he asked why be an elder when one must sell a horse, sparking a memorable quip to Mr. McNab.
Portland will be open continuously from June 1 to October 15, 1905 for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The Union Pacific short line offers a 200 mile Columbia River journey to Portland with a visit to Yellowstone Park. Return from Portland via California. Inquire of H F Carter T P A Omaha Neb.
Applications filed with the Austin Minnesota Common Council seek licenses to sell spiritous vinous malt and fermented liquors. Named applicants include Sargeant Geraghty Sargeant Erdman Huser Wengert Kendrick Weiss Bollinger Van Draska Ames Mayer Umhoefer and others with rooms on East Bridge East Mill East Water and North Railway streets. The council will hear the applications at a called meeting June 27 1905 at 8 pm in the City Recorder’s office.
Local ad lists Pure Lard OG Te ae 2 bring your pail Picnic Hams Lemmons large dozen Strawberries DOP BOR Dates Del in figs per lb 4 lbs for 25c Don’t forget Triunfo Coffee Butter Nut Bread and Swift’s Premium Bacon. Cream O20 Oa oO ee a a oe
On Friday afternoon June 2 the London school held a picnic at Fred Albright home with Miss Minnie Nelson as teacher. Parents and friends crowded the event where the program featured Florence Lang Dora Davison Abbie Roberts Laura Casey and Mrs Robinson. Supper ice cream cake followed then a social dance with Willie and Albi Bump supplying music.
A look back at wagers from 1787 with pies and ale to a famed bet by Sir John Lade on carrying Lord Cholmondeley. Queen notes wagers on standing on London Bridge with coins, fancy dress bets, and a 1896 contest featuring Bank of England notes and a flamboyant half woman costume.
A readable fragment describes the raccoon with notes on seasons of hunger and feasting. It mentions its coat and captivity appeal as well as its playful yet dangerous behavior including cornfield raids and a bearlike build.
In February 1748 Lord Robert Ber tle son of the first duke of Lancaster received a reprimand delivered by the Duke of Cumberland's aide for blowing his nose as he relieved guard beneath the duke's window at St James Palace. This was the sole offense cited.
New Chicago and New York train the New York Special via Pennsylvania Lines leaves Chicago daily at 8:00 a.m. and arrives New York at 8:15 a.m. next day. Parlor car to Pittsburgh with through sleeper Chicago to New York. Connection at Pittsburgh for Baltimore and Washington. Tickets and details from your home agent or G. L. Thomson, T P A, Pioneer Press Bldg, St. Paul.
Advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube due to catarrh. Offers $100 for any case of deafness caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Mentions circulating circulars and Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Saturday July 1 a car load of twenty five horses aged three to eight years and weighing 900 to 1400 pounds will be auctioned. Six months time will be given if desired.
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