Sworn Circulation Report Noted for Single Copy
A brief newspaper item records a sworn circulation figure of 1283 for a single-copy edition. It notes the exact circulation count and formal affirmation of distribution data.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
2
A brief newspaper item records a sworn circulation figure of 1283 for a single-copy edition. It notes the exact circulation count and formal affirmation of distribution data.
Fred P. Bolles reports the Frank Guillemin trust assets converted to cash totaling 1019.95. After expenses including adjuster, auctioneer, attorney, taxes, mortgage, advertising, and dividends, creditors receive 17 percent.
The Presbyterian church hosts an evening program on Tuesday to benefit the boys class. The Ladies Quartette led by Mrs A M Lewis and others, with Miss Luella Gleason as accompanist, performs selections including A Dane Day and My Ain Country.
A local church event offers a Ladies' Quartette performing Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church. The program showcases vocal harmony in a community gathering with no admission listed.
Right Rev. Joseph F. B. Cotter aged sixty five head of the Catholic diocese of Winona Minn died at his home here from heart trouble and Brights disease. He once led the Catholic Total Abstinence Union and secured about 60000 pledges for total abstinence. Funeral will be attended by hundreds of priests as his illness worsened after a trip to Atlantic City for sea air.
The tolling bell of St. Augustine’s announced Bishop Cotter’s death overnight in Winona. Father E. H. Devlin reported the death, with the funeral set for Wednesday at ten in Winona where Father Devlin will attend.
Distressing updates from Omaha report Mayor Sutton in critical condition at the General Hospital. Dr. A W Allen and Mrs Allen accompanied Mrs Sutton as anxious friends gathered Sunday night hoping for improvement after a storm disrupted telegraph wires delaying news.
At a Baptist Ministers association meeting Rev. Frank N. Anderson was elected president to fill the vacancy created by Rev. Johnston Meyers resignation. The association also suspended Professor George Burman Foster after refusing to expel him. Anderson has not yet accepted the presidency.
Children and families gathered at the M. E. church Sunday morning for a vivid Children’s Day program led by Imogene Lutz. John Ferris delivered a patriotic address and recited original poems. Epworth League evening session featured officer installations, solos by Miss Lane and Mrs A M Lewis, and a brief league history by Miss Jennie Keith. Roy Furtney was elected district Epworth League president.
A severe Saturday storm caused extensive livestock losses across the area. Cows, steers, and sheep were killed or injured by lightning while at pasture, with several farms reporting damage to fences and buildings. Notable losses included seven two year old heifers and two steers on A V Ellis property and five cows out of nine under a tree in Frank Hall’s pasture. Little Cedar Lutheran church steeple damaged. a chimney on J P Elmer’s house destroyed for the third time.
S M N C students attended Saturday classes. Mr Carson spoke for Chautauqua management on benefits of attending the University of the People. Madon from Allyn & Bacon visited. First penmanship class with Miss Howe. Twenty three class divisions. Enrollment reached 140 then 150 with more anticipated after July 4. Dorothy Knopf participates as pianist for the chorus.
The Presbyterian church and Sunday schools invite Oakland to a picnic Monday July Sth in Johnsons Grove on Turtle Creek. Vehicles depart church and Chapel at 9 a m sharp, bring a full basket, refreshments provided. sports and committees listed.
Promoters promise value beyond price as they urge buying a ticket to hear the Ladies' Quartette alongside the Presbyterian boys next Tuesday evening.
The window display at Fred Williams Cigar Depot features a wide range of Fourth of July fireworks. New novelties include sparklers electric sparklers and the dia bola wheel with safety features. Prices start at one cent with items like the Holy Terror and Buster button among many. Early buyers are stocking up ahead of celebrations.
The ad asserts no substitute equals DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney and bladder ailments and backache. It invites readers to request a free trial box by sending their name to E C DeWitt & Co of Chicago, noting druggists in town stock the product.
A St James Plaindealer report states Lt. Gov Eberhart inspired the John Erickson Republican League of Minnesota to unite Swedish votes. C R Boostrom and BE A Nelson named officers amid criticism from Fairmont Sentinel claiming such appeals insult Swedish Americans.
Tim Weiben of Faribault Minnesota writes that doctors advised surgery but Dr Addi son Jones cured him without operation or pain. He commends the doctor as honorable and says anyone troubled will be well treated. Dated December 28.
Mr and Mrs Frank Plzak and son Willie have returned after six weeks away in King Hill Idaho. They sold their Idaho general store interest to the Krulish brothers and will settle in Austin Minnesota. Frank started building a new house at Oak and Clark streets and will supervise the project before seeking work in Austin.
Under a recent bill, farm names must be registered with the Register of Deeds to be legally held. Applications blank are at Mr. Wood's office in the Seurt House. submit the chosen farm name for official registration.
Bucklin residents will soon see dark brown photographs prepared for a new display. The project gathers local images to reflect the town’s history and daily life, with community organizers coordinating the installation and public viewing schedule.
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 27 Austin Minnesota invites sealed bids on June 30 1909 at p m for 25000 bonds to build a Third Ward school replacing Lincoln destroyed by fire. Bonds 1000 each, 4 percent interest semi annually, issued July 1 1909 to July 1 1929. Bidder to designate payee and place. bid must include 1000 certified check forfeitable if bonds not delivered. Board may reject any or all bids. Austin Minnesota June 1 1909 H A Avery President J F Fairbanks Secretary
Buyer offers cash for clear improvements in Rev River Valley and Ottertail County farms, willing to assume mortgages or pay differences if debts are cleared. Owner contact through agent handled to save commissions.
The Congregational ladies host Baby Day at the church and manse on Wednesday June 30 from 2 30 to 5 p m. A delightful program by and for the dut ies with a nursery for the wee ones and refreshments for all. Everyone who loves a baby is invited.
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