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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
9
The Austin Daily Herald lists publication details for the city paper of Austin Minnesota. Associate editor is Gertrude Ellis Skinner. Subscription rates and publication schedule are noted for readers.
A column of local items reports two week timelines at A. N. Kinsman’s work, grass growth under sand in parks, and E. F. Peck on flood water. It notes evergreen trees destroyed at Evergreen farm, a booking scam at Hastings, and a new Bridge Street bridge plan. Thomas Burnham speeds storm repairs. five printers strike for higher pay, while a New York publicity test shows newspapers win by far as an ad medium.
A large stock of fireworks at Williams' cigar store described as headquarters for fire-works. Roman candies priced from a penny to 30 cents, rocks two for 5 cents up to 75 cents, crackers of all sizes, Teddy sparkes, floral mines, wheels, jack in the box, fiery serpents, torpedoes, colored fire, balloons, and other hazardous devices offered.
Men and boys invited to a Help-a-man Brotherhood social next Monday evening at the Presbyterian church. The event features games, stunts, and other activities. No one in dress suits admitted. A cordial welcome extended.
All patrons of the Savings Depart ment of the Citizens' National Bank are requested to hand in their pass books on or before July 1, 1908, for credit of interest. 293 B. J. MOREY, Cashier.
General Order No 99 from the War Department shifts the state militia into the first reserve of the regular army. The entire guard may be called by the president without the governor’s consent for service anywhere. No extra enlistment or medical exam is needed. Guardsmen may be court-martialed if they fail to respond. The state receives U S service arms and equipment funded by the government. Fort Snelling may host guard encampments and field maneuvers. Guard officers in service schools gain the same allowances as regular officers.
The Fourth of July committee reports a full programme from sun up to midnight with a grand salute and fireworks to close. Trains from all directions will bring visitors and residents are urged to help make the day pleasant. Some storm debris remains on streets and boulevards.
The Keystones of Minnesota face Hormel Packers in a midweek twin bill at the Fair Grounds. Games are scheduled for Wednesday at 3:00 and Thursday at 3:30 with Austin battery of Smith and Chapman Wednesday and Thrall and Eagen Thursday. The lineup is strong as Manager Gorman aims to deliver entertaining baseball and good value for fans.
On Sunday morning the pastor will administer infant baptism and receive members on probation or by certificate. The Lord's Supper will follow. All are urged to attend. G. W. Lutz Pastor.
Mrs. Henry C. Durkee of Minneapolis reports the death of her husband H. C. Durkee. He was well known in Austin and had led a local physical culture class and supervised summer school work.
The Fourth of July committee sets aside 40 dollars for a clay bird tournament east of the Herald office at 11 a.m. on July 4. Five events of 10 birds each with an eight dollar entry for each event, prize money divided into four equal parts.
An 19th century medical ad proclaims Haiti’s Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It explains internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces, promises strength, and offers $100 for any failure to cure with testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Former Austin banker J E Crippen recounts the Ortonville tornado scene near Clinton. Mr and Mrs Condit and their son faced horror as the twister hurled them from the piazza. Mrs Condit suffered a broken leg. the infant in the ruined cellar survived unharmed. The Condit newspaper office building was demolished and scattered near the Methodist church.
A four week summer school for teachers starts next Monday in the Austin High School building. A conference of five instructors will be held in the morning and the first session begins Monday, July 6 at 1 30 pm. The program runs until August 1 followed by the state teachers examination. From July 20 the writing master John R Bailey will teach for one week. A strong corps of instructors is secured to make this summer school among the best Mower county has held.
A cheap lumber building on land at the north end of Third Street was blown down. Inspect the site and mail a bid to W. O. Craig by the stated 30 to fifth day?
An aging Aaron Burr conquers pride to wed widow Mary Ann Jumel after years of exile and scandal. The marriage ends in quarrels and divorce, Burr dying in 1836, Jumel living as a miser until 1865. The piece links Burr to the proverb Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones and recalls London’s glass window vandalism linked to Buckingham.
Adams residents and visitors traveled to Austin to view flood wreckage while locals report multiple calls on travel for visiting relatives. Notable movements include Mrs H E Wilson from Minneapolis and Miss Kate Cummings heading to Glenburn North Dakota. LeRoy and Adams played a local ball game 2 to 1.
John Pierce, who has been treating in Rochester for three months, returned home Thursday with greatly improved eyesight. Hazel Mae Hill spent Sunday with friends near High Forest. Mrs Melvin Williams, longtime town resident, visited here and returned to Summerset, Wis. Monday. Henry Revo had an operation at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester last Thursday. Mrs J T J Prickett visited her mother Mrs Probst in Grand Meadow Monday. Paul and J E Pierce attended the Matt Heimer picnic Saturday. T J Regan and son Willie of Manilla visited friends near Dexter Sunday. Some oats and small grains once hit by hail show growth and a half crop is expected. Miss Anna Christgau of Grand Meadow spent Saturday with Edith Hunt.
The weather forecast warns of rising flood risk if plans do not change soon. Last week hail and wind damaged crops across south and east areas. Local residents report medical and flood-related incidents including Halvor Stuvetto's return from Austin hospital and Bernie Johnson's detention there.
The Waltham market day drew good attendance with the Waltham band providing music. In local baseball, the Waltham Fatties defeated the Faties 15 to 9. Also noted are Martha Steffen returning to Menomonie Wisconsin, and the death of Mrs Joseph Lewis with funeral held on Monday. EJ Markham O W Nichols and Gustav Baach returned from North Dakota reporting crops looking fine.
A venerable Oxford don resolves a book bill by writing 8s 6d six times and learns a quicker method. In a Bohemian Magazine vignette a shy youth asks a farmer's daughter for a glass of water and awkwardly probes if he has brought the ring, after a pause.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions residents of Lo Be and New York Ameri, with unclear context and limited readable details.
In St Paul the backwater floods push water seventeen feet above low water as abandoned houses decay. Ducas street police ferry residents, belongings, and livestock from flood homes to the mainland while boats ply the riverside. As water rises, flat dwellers face rising risk and the latest crest of the flood period.
Des Moines Iowa June 30 Governor Johnson of Minnesota declares he will not attend the Denver convention. He reiterates he seeks the presidential nomination and will not run for vice president if not chosen. He will be represented at Denver by Mr Day and Mr Myers to handle his interests. He emphasizes party decisions guide his actions.
The National Education Association began its 46th annual convention in Cleveland with a five day program. Delegates attended a national council meeting and director sessions with financial reports and adopted resolutions. A spelling contest among eighth graders highlighted the day, Cleveland placing first with 38 errors, Pittsburg and New Orleans next, and Erie fourth. Mae Thursby and Marie Bolden achieved perfect scores. Bolden received loud cheers. Charles F. Thwing of Western Reserve University addressed the opening session on educational progress for the year.
Plans filed by architects for the Equitable Life Assurance Society describe a 62 story skyscraper in New York City reaching 909 feet to the tower tip with a 150 foot flag pole. The structure would cost about 10 million dollars and surpass Paris Eiffel Tower as the world’s tallest.
Cyrene Chamberlain aged twenty six was stabbed and killed at Tama. Fred Seik a young German is charged with the murder after an insult led to a confrontation at a feed yard Chamberlain managed. Seik allegedly stabbed Chamberlain in the neck severing the jugular vein and he died hours later. Seik was arrested.
Winnipeg Tian June 30 Eleven Italians from Pennsylvania and Chicago have been arrested at Fernie charged with belonging to the Black Hand gang sent into Western Canada to organize Black Hand societies among miners. More arrests are expected.
Reading Pennsylvania on June 30 reports John Marshall aged 35 shot and killed his wife here then killed himself. The tragedy follows a series of domestic quarrels.
Timber tracts and cut over lands in Carlton County Minnesota near Duluth rise to $8 to $12.50 per acre with easy terms and small down payments. Six quarter sections south of Dickinson North Dakota and a half section west of Napoleon North Dakota offered for trade. Insurance and bonds also advertised with affordable rates for deeds leases and mortgages.
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