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A brief note lists subscription rates for the local phone book, itemizing charges for different durations and plan options. The fragment mentions No. 64 and references Edith in a stray line.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
A brief note lists subscription rates for the local phone book, itemizing charges for different durations and plan options. The fragment mentions No. 64 and references Edith in a stray line.
A Faribault column condemns sensational press coverage of the Toomey Sease case and calls for censoring obscene details. It urges Twin Cities editors to halt degenerate material, arguing public morality, decency, and national liberty demand a cleaner press.
Mrs A B Peaslee’s private letter from Las Vegas Nevada dated June 19 1905 paints a crowded hopeful scene with heat storms new buildings and diverse people including prospectors Indians and “greasy Mexican” workers. She notes dry heat no sidewalks tents lacking phones or electric lights and Charley Alberts leaving for the North.
Mayville residents attended the Austin circus while others from town visited northern Wisconsin and Chicago. The Mayville Coal Company plans a busy season with a large addition leased from CGW Co. and coal sold at 65 per ton. Local events include July 4 posters, invitations to speakers, and entertainment arrangements for all ages.
In district court the Farrell versus Great Northern jury after about 20 hours of deliberation reported a hung verdict. The Springhorn case reached the jury and returned a not guilty verdict around 5 PM. Defense attorney F W Greekman appeared. Court adjourned.
About forty friends surprised Misses Lucinda Elmer and Gertrude Horrobin at their home Tuesday evening. The gathering featured games, music, and socializing with Viola Dinsmoore and Marion Smith at a chocolate table. A midnight lunch was served by Arthur and Sam Elmer, Fred Dugan, Clare Basford, and Willis Edwards.
A large Relief Corps gathering Tuesday afternoon initiated Mrs. E. Myers, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Vrummer. Refreshments followed the business meeting as attendees enjoyed a pleasant social time.
Adams plans a grand Fourth of July celebration with a street parade to outshine all past efforts. The Adams ball team defeated the Dexterites 13 to 0 on Sunday in Dexter. Local residents including Mrs John Bronigan and Mrs McGreevy visited relatives, while several others attended meetings and returned from trips to Austin Albert Lea and Minneapolis.
The council awarded liquor, billiard, plumbing, sewer, sidewalk, and electrical licenses for the year and will require surety bonds from applicants. It notes a legal gap: Iowa bonds compare unfavorably with Minnesota bonds, making bondsmen hard to collect from, with Minnesota bonds seen as nearly worthless.
Miss Kate M Leary of this city and Maurice F Bradley of Ellendale married at St Augustine s church at 7 this morning by Father Devlin. The bride wore pale blue Panama cloth and carried a prayer book. They plan to reside in Ellendale with Bradley a prosperous farmer after a wedding breakfast for thirty relatives.
Mr and Mrs Ray Clark returned from Dakota Thursday. Several from here attended the circus in Austin Thursday. Mrs Victor Rasmussen and Miss Minnie Gransee visited in Iowa last week. J P Murphy went to Austin Saturday. Mrs Wheeler and the Misses Minnie and Jessie Britts shopped in Austin Saturday. Henry Stephenson left for Dakota last week. Fourteen from here attended the 47th anniversary of the Central Baptist Association in Owatonna.
Home Valent Entertainment presents a two part program at the Baptist church beginning 8:00 PM. Carl Webber Orchestra with vocal and violin solos, male quartet, whistling solo and selections. Part II features Alwine Rehmann, J B Wekerlin, Miss Ruby Cleveland and others with Shakespeare readings. Refreshments and 25 cent admission save seats in the lecture room north side gallery.
In Waltham a lively Sunday game saw the R. R. boys of Hayfield and Waltham face off, with Waltham winning 5 to 0. The scoring sequence included five runs in the second inning and three more for Waltham in the third, while Hayfield was shut out.
Bassler's Bassler sells all fire works with guarantee. R Varco and Chas Lacey headed for Cuba Wednesday. Austin circus drew crowds. John Cronan travels to N Dah to manage ranch. Town of Iowa visited for farm interests. Willis couple visited Watt home. Mower county Mutual Insurance agents showed up to adjust losses. A Vaux and Beagle couples with Wm McBride took excursion to Lyle and Chicago. Nellie O Malley ran the bank during Vaux’s absence.
An operator at Mulhouse chemical works was blown into a three foot deep trough of sulphuric acid at 91 degrees C ten hours after the incident. The man’s death was confirmed only by finding his respirator, muzzle, porcelain buttons, and other absorbent items, all dissolved by the acid. Loudon Engineer.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the Carter farm on Thursday with only relatives and near friends present. The couple is part of a local circle, with Mrs Carter hosting and guests traveling from nearby farms.
The article details a famed Cork cliff feature known as the Giant's Staircase. It describes sixteen large knobs protruding from the cliff face, aligned in a regular vertical sequence that resembles a stairway, a curiosity long noted in local memory.
The Pennsylvania Special offers a Chicago to New York daytime business trip leaving at 2 45 p m and arriving 9 45 a m next day with dining car breakfast. Return departs 3 55 p m to reach Chicago at 8 55 a m next day. home agents sell tickets and sleeping car space. address G J Thomson Pioneer Press Bidg St Paul.
At the Great Western Stockyards on Saturday a sale will offer twenty five horses aged three to eight years and weighing 900 to 1400 pounds. A six month time will be given if desired. JOHN YENNEY announced the terms of sale.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube and catarrh, promising a $100 reward for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims constitutional treatment and offers free circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Portland Oregon hosts the Lewis and Clark Exposition with continuous daily access from June 1 to October 15. The Union Pacific short line offers a 200 mile Columbia River journey from Portland to the Northwest and a chance to visit Yellowstone Park. Inquiries directed to H F Carter T P A Omaha Nebraska.
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