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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald, official city paper since 1891, lists subscription terms and circulation details. This fragment also names editors Gertrude Ellis Skinner and Skinner & Ulmer among staff.
Gov Johnson to receive Jesse James gun for Denver trip. Albert Lea bans saloons near depots after rail request. July 4 program preview lists Anton Friedrich as marshal and S D Catherwood reading the Declaration. Storm debris and tree-sheltered rodents in Ramsey flood tale. Drinking fountain at court square puzzles patrons. Two youths rescued from Ramsey tree recount a menagerie. A balloon ascension scam vendor collects 50 cent donations. Solar eclipse observed July 4 partial view across North America. Mugwump label fades as independents claim voting freedom. A N Kinsman of Austin Greenhouse seeks $2,000 owed. Progressive League to collect remaining accounts by next week. Flowers for social events should be paid promptly.
Local merchants and boosters have printed a limited run of tickets for the Chautauqua week starting July 7. Tickets at 1.50 are selling quickly with early buyers advised to secure theirs from home dealers. Redpath system prohibits sale below 2.00 at the gate, making early purchase the best value for seventeen programs of talent.
Unclear OCR text from a historical page mentions teams Young Wat Hogs and Packer Hogs with scattered figures like 40 to 450 and 75 to 400. No coherent names, dates, or events readable. Summarized reading highlights unclear standings or scores without verifiable context or outcomes.
James Flood, a boy murderer, set fire to bedding in his cell and attacked jailer Peter Morton during escape attempts. Trusties Olson and Alton helped extinguish the blaze and subdued Flood. He was moved to the insane ward as officials assess his sanity. Flood has shown self harm tendencies and was observed to avoid food and water. His case was continued until September.
An evening program features Andante Nearer My God to Thee Mason Baldwin The Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser via pieces Wagner Selected Solo Bartlett Mrs Ray Pooler Anthem Sing Alleluia Forth Buck Double Quartette Solos Just for today Jane Bingham Abbott Hold Thou My Hand Briggs Mr Sam Rask of Blooming Prairie and an organ postlude, presented by the church.
Miss Cornelia Steele Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Morgan married John Solon Wood yesterday afternoon on the lawn near the Morgan homestead with Rev. G P Sewall officiating Attendants included Miss Blanche Allen and Evans Morgan Guests celebrated with a reception and generous gifts as the couple prepared to depart for Austin after a brief trip and then settle in the West
The District W C T U convention in Lyle held five sessions with interest in the work. Officers elected include President Mrs W A Whitcomb LeRoy Vice President Mrs Parkhurst Lyle Secretary Mrs Anna Folson Lyle and Treasurer Mrs Dugan Austin. Five departments were organized with superintendents named for Sunday School Work Mrs G W Lutz Medal Contest Mrs Alpha Boostrom Mothers Meetings Mrs Minnie Twedell Loyal Temperance Legion Mrs William Nordland Evangelistic Work Mrs Whitcomb LeRoy. Mrs Scoville led meetings with a review of state work and press work was discussed noting newspapers should report meetings. A feature was a paper on The Power of Prayer by Mrs Harpman.
Carnival agent Austin E. Garner announced the C. W. Parker Shows will exhibit in Austin July 20 to 25 on the same lots used two years ago. The party features 12 high class shows, a trained wild animal act, two brass bands, a steam calliope, four free daily acts and extensive advertising within a 50 mile radius. Garner notes this year’s display is far superior to the previous visit, following a Minneapolis stint with Red Cross praise.
The pretty cantata Gossips was rendered Friday night by Mrs. Ralph Johnson's class members Lena Finder Ida Hartwell Lydia Bardouch Miss Dibble Helen Dexter Pearl Reeves. The program showed careful preparation with a girls candle drill and readings. Ice cream and cake were served.
A notice requests anyone knowing themselves indebted to Austin Greenhouse to call and pay to help get on its feet after misfortune. Signed respectfully by A. N. Kinsman.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m with Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m A Wednesday testimony meeting starts at 8 o'clock Everyone is invited to attend any or all services.
Rev J S Budlong rector provides holy communion at 7 30 am morning prayer litany and sermon at 10 30 am Sunday school at noon and evening prayer with sermon at pm Holy Trinity parish schedule notes two phone numbers for contact.
At the corner of St Paul and Mill streets F E Knopf leads morning worship and a 10 30 sermon. Sunday school starts at noon Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm and evening service at 8 with the theme Man as a Christian. A fine program of special music will be performed.
William E. Sloane leads a church session at 10 am to receive members followed by 10:30 am adult baptism and Lord's Supper. Afternoon and evening events include Sunday schools at noon and 3 pm, youth and mission programs, a Praise Service, organ solos, scripture, hymns, and talks on Siam and Laos by various members.
Rev Harry Booth Hazen leads 1030 morning worship on The Temples of Privilege and Service. Evening service features How We Got Our Bible The Need of a Revelation and Ancient Documents with Lantern slides. Sunday school at 12 oclock led by Dr M O Anderson. 7pm Young Peoples meeting Man's Wisdom vs Gods Power led by Frances Tidd.
Pastor Rev J A E Naess leads Holy Communion in English at 10 with Pardon as the confessional theme. Regular morning service follows at 10 30 with An Invitation to the Great Banquet. Sunday school at noon Bible class at 12 15 Luther League at 6 45 and evening English service at 8.
The new church at St Paul and Maple hosts a 9:30 class meeting led by Rev A Cressey followed by 10:00 Morning Worship with an organ prelude and hymns. Bishop Luther B Wilson preaches an evening service after 8:00 Organ Prelude and Anthem with Benediction.
In Stroud Oklahoma the Sac and Fox Indians shop pragmatically, paying for items they want. One incident recalls an Indian woman buying varnish and later returning to say she cannot eat the can she already has, illustrating practical purchases over display.
The Earl of Wemyss caused a stir on a Fife course when his ball rested near the hole and he tapped it in with his boot. An old caddie protested, threw down the clubs, and exclaimed in shock, Hang it, me lord garvf's gowt.
Nellie reads a Sunday school puzzler about ashes in Nineveh and asks what kind of ashes is gatin ashes, while the Chicago News notes the ease of grumbling with no talent or character and observes many rob Peter to pay Paul forget the rest of the contract.
An Indian suit can be made thic For boys, brown or tan cambric, long trousers, red or yellow fringes sewed up the sides, a loose coat coming half way between hips and knees, fringe around neck and down the front, around bottom, down middle of sleeves, coat belted down, a bright band around the head for holding feathers. For grit, same with one exception , a full skirt with tringe around bottom.
Children may ride ponies free Sunday afternoon as the Gentry Brothers' Show hosts a two hour Children’s Sunday Reception. Inside the big animal tent thousands of kids meet ponies dogs monkeys elephants camels geese and pigs and interact with named animals and personnel such as Nero Satan Tribly Oklahoma Walter Ike and Randle.
The Austin Steam Laundry reports readiness to resume regular operations after rapid repairs. Management exceeded expectations and will call for orders and deliver promptly, continuing services as before the storm.
The Great Vurpillar, a famed eccentric advertiser and philanthropist, will tour the United States offering free entertainments, band concerts, and lectures. He arrives in Austin on Monday, June 29, with performances starting Tuesday evening, June 30 at the Water and Ash corner on the East Side, accompanied by a large troupe of vaudeville performers.
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