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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary item mix references a Monday fire with damages at 115000 dollars and mentions a city man from the down and out class. It notes an Elks convention card advertising Dallas Texas with a steer image and a neglected artesian water trough captioned The End of the Trail. John L. Gulden to represent the Austin Bike.
Avatin Township to hold caucus at town hall next Friday at two. Republican delegate convention set for Minneapolis April 16. Mower county gains 13 votes from 1006 votes for top six Republicans, with one delegate per 200 votes plus five at large per county. Senator Campbell to represent First district. Second ward promises political buzz with A M Lewis Percy Rump and C M Emmons in field. John E Malloy gains support in First ward as campaigns begin.
Notice of the City Convention of the Republican party in Austin Minnesota to nominate candidates for mayor treasurer assessor and alderman at large and to nominate ward officers and delegates. Primary elections will be held March 27 1908 from 5 to 7 pm at designated ward locations with representation allocated by ward: First Ward ten delegates Second Ward thirteen Third Ward eight. Signed Thomas Riley B A Bath and James Ove. Dated Austin Minnesota.
Justice Court judge Fairbanks heard Wilder charged with a warrant related offense. Wilder pleaded not guilty claiming money owed over a doctor board and singing dispute. County Attorney Wright for plaintiff and M. M. Guthrie noted for defendant. Sentence imposed a fine and costs or thirty days in county jail. appeal noted with sureties.
Fragmentary text reports a count named Bulaw connected to a hal counting process. It mentions voting contests, Mina Hlatich Gunther, Mra. Winn Timberts, and a reference to butlot boxes found in a clip. The passage is unclear and reads like OCR garble.
An audience heard Rev. Payne discuss Beautiful Haven with slides of Hawaii. The talk covered Hawaii’s history from discovery to modern growth, including religion, education, culture, and daily life, with vivid views of volcanoes, scenery, and island hospitality.
A Woodbury district 14 school house in Pyle township Mower county burned to the ground Monday night. Cause unknown Foun dings show the building was new with $600 insurance on the structure and $300 on furniture total loss. The incident echoes earlier fires at nearby schools as the Lyle area faced a line of blazes in 189% history.
The village school closed for five weeks. Miss Dhumphy will spend vacation at Preston Mia. Pratik Morgat and children visited relatives in Austin last Friday. Joseph Bennett lost five head of cattle by lightning Saturday night. Presbyterian church holds service at 2 p.m. and Sunday School at 2 p.m. Mrs Fuller Maun and Lucile return Friday from a visit to Jordan Minn with Mrs Fred Rettig. Mrs E Severson attended her grandson's funeral at Playward Tuesday. The James Taulston quarantine was lifted Monday after scarlet fever siege. Miss Gertie Shook of Nora Springs visits aunt Mrs Walter Wiseman. Walter Wiseman to leave for Lush Holly to work in a creamer y.
The Catholic Order of Forrester hosted a Monday social at The Woodman Hall with Mr and Mrs Tichy and Wm Andrew providing music. Mrs Ellinger hosted Monday’s gatherings on Franklin Street with thimble party and Five Hundred games. About 35 attended both sessions. Several Austin friends gave a surprise to Mr and Mrs La N McJivnor, with many guests listed. Teachers of Sunner action entertained former staff in the building with Anne Tonedl served.
The Public Ownership Socialist Party selects delegates for the city convention to be held Monday March 23, 1908. Voting occurs between 7 and 9 pm at ward designated locations. Delegates allotted by ward: First Ward five, Second Ward six, Third Ward four. W. J. AvEnY, W. P. BLALOCK, L. P. H ZRNDEK.
Austin Township will hold a meeting in the hall on Friday afternoon March 6, 1908 at 2 oclock for the transaction of business as comes before the committee. Per Order of Committees
The Cosmo presents an evolving feature lineup including the famous Monte Christa story with exciting incidents. Also showing are Thy Clown Donkey and Heroes of St Bernard, a lively Living Arm Charm illustrated tale featuring Molly.
Miss Ford returns from outreaches. Mrs Eleanor Schister visits the parental home this week. Mr Shuddeck of Waverly a guest. Miss Mary Widte visits her sister in Austin. Corn Bell to entertain Thursday evening. Austin visitors include Mr and Mrs Ray Charfee and Mrs Karl Carll. Reports of trips to San Jose, Hootning Prairie, and Watheir future home. bridge plans and local incidents noted.
Local notices report whooping cough affecting Ole Querlies and others, a fatality to a little Severson child from Fehooping cough, and travel plans of Gar Largenson. Community events include a Moscow gathering at Taylors, a sket social program in district 5, and a March 14 run toward Two Harbors. Also noted are farm complaints about livestock distress and a dog incident at Wemester night.
WALTHAM TJ Markham received another carload of parts Saturday. Emil Kammer left for Lewiston on business. Mrs Dick Lewis returned from Ree Lake. she was accompanied by Houghteling. Miss Leva Ziemer returned from Milwaukee for an unspecified stay. Chas Allen and wife from Beownsdele visited. A basket social raised funds for a Dist. No. GD hall. Julius Hendrickson visits family. Hane Hanson hosts a brother in law from Rock Dell. The Waltham creamery held its annual meeting on Saturday December 29 electing officers and reporting a prosperous condition.
Judge Swan of the United States court announced he will dissolve the injunction held by the Guard Trust Company of New York restraining Detroit's city council from enforcing the Tally ordinance. The measure would compel the Detroit United Railway to comply with existing franchises after five specific steps, though the judge said he lacks authority to restrain legislative action. The council had previously enacted the ordinance and the injunction was granted to halt its effect.
King Rex leads the Mardi Gras procession as Real Summer Weather arrives in New Orleans drawing thousands after heavy northern snows. The parade along the Mississippi River captivates crowds while masked participants parade through the streets amid vibrant festivities and historic krewe displays bringing a festive contrast to the day.
Local notice advertises painters and paper hingers available in spring. First come, first served. Roses’Tian Brea offers quick service to customers seeking indoor finishing and wallpaper hanging.
To the patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry the notice states anrena cleaning and dry cleaning have been added in the clothes department. It guarantees their work and addresses patrons directly.
Fragmentary market brief notes show mixed indicators across assets. Traders cite limited liquidity and uneven volatility as they monitor rates, volumes, and early price levels amid uncertain macro cues.
The fragment describes a Washington event dated March 4 with references to ALS Tats and a year’s end celebration. It mentions congratulations for a person called Mneaday and a planned event involving Div thirty, with Trewka and Cohintenes tied to an Eampuntun of He cogs in Chatham.
An Engtiant political economist and frequent guest at Turd famadowne gatherings writes about a Rosin PHTLof company. The piece notes his frequent visits, cryptic remarks, and a blunt reply indicating dismissal of critics.
Captain Ragld Amwniisen announces plans for a scientific expedition from Bre Leake City in March to explore the Northwest Passage. The team seeks to map currents and deep sea soundings while testing drift models and establishing feasibility for a polar voyage. The goal is to advance world knowledge and confirm potential routes, with emphasis on northern exploration.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a surreal exchange with odd names and phrases. It features phrases like “Sandlord” and “Landlord” amid a theatrical tone, suggesting a performance or diaristic fragment rather than a clear news item.
Bre asks why the Teer sehuuny pipe looks brown and colored after renovation. Waller explains the enamel coat wore off, suggesting wear or improper finish led to the discoloration.
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