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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
A playful poem pictures a fictional town Yawn by the River Slow in the province of Whatsthouse. Citizens delay actions and payments, with the Putitoffs promising to pay tomorrow as debts accumulate and Death arrives.
A city observer praises bluebirds and meadow larks as spring signs then recalls a city official discussing red kind chickens. The piece urges gun safety and bird protection, noting penalties of 15 dollars per bird and legal costs, with Audubon and other groups urging enforcement.
A Kansas editor recounts a farmer troubled by blackbirds who loaded a shotgun with tacks when empty. He fired twice at the flock, tacking every bird to the barn roof, then watched the birds fly off with the roof intact as his wife looked on.
Miss Nolting announces a millinery opening in the city tomorrow. The reliable shop promises neat, up-to-date bonnets with both small conservative models and larger striking hats. Feathers and flowers remain in fashion as spring hats gain popularity.
Ex champion sprinter Turner will give a chalk talk on religious subjects at the Elks hall next Sunday afternoon. The event aims to draw a large crowd with Turner and guests sharing thoughts, plus a duet by Harry Pettingill and Miss Abigail Lutz.
Call for Austin women to sit with seven ill children for an hour or so in the afternoon so their exhausted mother can rest. The Y W C A rooms offer further information and coordination.
Golden wedding celebration planned for Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell of this city next Friday March 20. The couple marks fifty years of marriage with family and friends invited to honor them.
A note about new stairs replacing the old ones to the second story over Malloy's drug store. The piece laments outside stairs and recalls local figures visiting, including Chas Alberts of Minot with ties to Tony Gallagher, and mentions Wm Hinman planning horse work for a race track. It also notes Charlie's war service and marriage in Austin. Billy contemplates leaving Chicago for a visit.
George Edward Regner, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Regner, died at home on Kenwood Avenue after a brief illness including earache sore throat and grippe. He was an eighth grade student at the public schools and a member of St. Augustine's church. He leaves parents three sisters Anna Tillie Irene and four brothers John Walter Raymond and Harold. Funeral Saturday at 10 from St. Augustine's church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. brother John of Milwaukee will attend. Family and many friends extend sympathy.
A Har Monia Hall gathering labeled a democratic meeting argued for a full municipal ticket. The reactionists were soundly defeated in argument, and their party name was rejected to oppose a lawless cause. No respectable Austin man would join their slate.
County superintendent's office closes tomorrow for an educational meeting in Dexter village on Saturday March 14 inviting teachers school officials patrons and friends of education. The program lists sessions with speakers Miss Pean Clark Miss Ida Anshus Rev. Cotton Bain Miss Fanny Buck and the Dexter Pupils with topics on reading and interest in reading.
Young Samson the Hercules performs feats of strength at the Cosmo this week. He bends spikes and iron bars with his mouth and chest, breaks chains, and lifts a horse with four men while crowds marvel at the display.
Notice from Mower County Minnesota states that interest on all outstanding Road and Bridge warrants will cease thirty days from the date of notice. Dated at Austin March 12 1908. S A Smith County Treasurer.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on his farm one mile north of the Packing House on Monday March 23 1908 a choice lot of 25 cattle horses farm implements etc. Commences at ten o clock. Free lunch at noon. Everybody interested come and see what we have. Usual terms. ALBERT SACHSE
Saint Patrick's Day plans set by the Total Abstinence Society of St. Augustine's church with John Furlong as marshal. He is recovering on his farm and will ride a carriage horse in the parade. Aides are Frank Christie and Al Rutherford. 1200 people to be fed at the Auditorium after Mass at 9 30 and a parade at 11. The route goes from the church on Kenwood to Winona to Main then to the Auditorium.
Mrs. Fred Fenton hosted about twenty five ladies at her Oakland avenue home on Thursday in honor of Mrs. Philip McLaughlin. Refreshments were served at 11 o'clock and the group reported an unusually good time. Mrs. Harry Rutherford gave a thimble party this afternoon.
Mrs Sutherland and her daughter Mrs A W Allen entertained about a dozen ladies Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs Philip McLaughlin of Sioux City. A coffee lunch was served at five o clock.
The Old-Fashioned Revival at the Presbyterian church drew a well filled audience with Mr. Ensign leading songs and preaching on reconciliation and salvation. Mr. Turner offered chalk talks and a vivid biblically themed presentation, while Mr. Andrews prepared cornet and Turner promised future topics and events at Ellis hall and the church.
The Cosmo presents Life in a South African Gold Mine and The Statue's Blessing plus A Would-be Barber and A Strenuous Veteran's War Story as comic features. When Women Meet and No More Servants join the lineup with Illustrated song Sweethearts May Come and Sweethearts May Go. Samson the strong man performs feats of strength at 7:30 and 8:30 with the same admission price. Do not miss this strong feature.
Results posted for the King Buck Cigar gold watch contest through Thursday night. East Side tally pending with next Tuesday totals. Named contestants include Gertrude Gavin, Ververtha, Blanch Cambern, Lambert, and Etta Wall with varying scores and entries.
A. O. Dinsmore of this city purchased at the Waterloo sale a fine stallion named Matchless. Registered foal date August 1, 1905 the horse brought $705 at the auction.
A reader quotes Mr. Comrox saying he enjoys music yet fears it isn’t classical enough to justify the money. The Washington Star notes the tension between enjoyment and highbrow standards in entertainment.
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