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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
2
Clerks in dry goods stores report frequent attempts to shortchange ticket sellers. A safeguard involves clerks verbally stating the amount tendered for each purchase, preventing disputes. An officer exposes a woman who falsely accused a young man of stealing her pocketbook, revealing her bag contained it all along.
The Altruist, the annual high school alumni publication, edited by Lucile Gilbertson with John Anderson as business manager, goes on sale this evening at the Alumni meeting in the Auditorium. First issued in 1901, it has appeared every year except 1903, originating with Mrs. Levi Decker.
A party of young girls under Mrs Aker is camping a week at the L D Baird farm near Lansing. Participants include Hazel Thomson Isabel Avery Velma Peterson Winnie Rutherford Frances Baird Angeline Webber and Gertrude Gleason. The camp is nicknamed All-Inn.
A modern rat destroyer named Rat Annihilator kills and consumes the rat, leaving no odor. It is harmless to handle, safe, and sanitary, and offered for sale only at Wold's.
The Turkish bath rooms will reserve every afternoon for ladies until further notice.
Mrs A F Carter entertained a dinner for twelve at six with a four course meal in honor of Mrs Young Cameron of Milwaukee. Mrs R O Hall hosted a seven o clock dinner on West Maple Street for Mrs Sidney J Davis of Minneapolis. A Lafayette Park picnic honored Maurine French Vareo. Miss Katie Rogers hosted the J C C club lawn party at her West Oakland home with games and dessert.
Mrs. Cole and Mrs. C M Swenson hosted a Monday evening luncheon for about thirty mothers and children in honor of Little Fern Whiteside turning four. Gifts marked the day as friends gathered at Mrs. Cole’s home from 8 to 12 with refreshments and a chair given to each guest. J Corbitt, leaving soon for Minneapolis, received a smoker, watch chain, and Woodman charm from mourned friends. Mike Mayer delivered the presentation speech.
The Austin High School Alumni Association is praised as well run and closely knit. L. N. McWhorter, once a Austin resident and Minneapolis teacher, is called father of the group which formed after a 1894 interview of graduates. The first annual meeting was in 1895 at Evergreen Farm, members include all graduates and spouses, with a long list of past presidents. The current meeting is set for this evening at the Auditorium with a 9:30 banquet at Woodman hall and favorable prospects for a strong gathering.
Lyle and Mrs Will Webber of Chicago visited her sister Jennie Rierson last week. Clara Anderson returned to Cedar Falls after a month visiting friends and relatives here. Mr and Mrs Gibson and children of Devils Lake North Dakota are visiting here. Sherman and Fayette of Austin were callers Sunday. Mrs John Berk of Minneapolis visits Lyle relatives. Beulah Jones visits relatives in Austin. Alice Thompson and Annie Knutson visited friends in St Paul last week. Mrs Ole Hanson and Mrs G Johnson went to Waterloo Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Theo Wilson of Austin spent last Wednesday here. Mrs Spinger died Tuesday morning. funeral held at WNL church in St Ansgar Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Kiesel visiting friends in Burlington Iowa. Ruth Lund visited friends in Austin last week. A large crowd attended the Barnum Bailey circus in Austin Saturday.
A. M. Smith arrived back today after a trip to Rochester, greeted by family and neighbors. The brief homecoming follows a period abroad or away, with Smith expected to resume normal routines soon.
A Munsey's Magazine excerpt advises thorough yard inspection to eliminate mosquitoes. It suggests draining or coating any water containing item such as tomato cans boots or broken crocks that can hold a half inch of water for ten days. Even small shaded containers become mosquito havens and must be treated.
Cedar City Mrs. Carl and two children of Mason City visit her brother Herman Chandler. Family members and friends from Austin and nearby towns attended games and visiting, with Barn building projects planned by Jay Monahan and others.
Waltham Elsie Dammerow suffers typhoid fever with Dr. Baker attending. Trinity school organizes an annual picnic at the F Reinke place two and a half miles southwest of the church, Concordia youth society aiding. On Sunday July 2 Trinity church holds its annual mission services with Rev C F Malkow and Rev W Rolf scheduled to speak. Prepare to hear them. We are thankful for the cool wave.
Lansing residents hosted and visited neighbors in a busy week. Mrs. A B Abbott and Doris of Eagle Bend visited the Carlls. Esther Schwartz of Waltham stayed with Mrs. Markham. families from Grand Meadow and Minneapolis attended graduations and trips. A Court of Honor hall entertainment drew praise. proceeds funded church repairs. A family reunion of Olive Bassett’s descendants celebrated her 80th birthday and health.
A lighthearted Baltimore Sun quip contrasts tuning a car with an absurd offer to tune a plane with an axe. The exchange playfuly ponders life’s purpose in making things harder for one another.
The market lists prices for hogs and cattle, with hogs at 4.76 to 5.25 per unit and veal, sheep, and lambs noted with per-head ranges. Fat cattle and veal prices appear around 5.00 to 6.00, while cows and heifers show mixed quotes, with canners and rails priced from 1.50 to 2.50.
Mrs Hanson from the Fourth ward is described as quite ill in current health notices.
Notice to Patrons states Dr. C F Lewis has purchased Dr Collins interest in Lewis and Collins and now owns the business and goodwill. All accounts are due to Dr Lewis and all claims against the firm should be presented to him for settlement. He will remain in the old offices over the Austin National Bank.
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