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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
3
Hastings and area residents return from visits and travel. Jobo Barnes illness reported. Mariages and engagements noted, including Philip Stort and Nellie Hadon. Bowling, millinery openings, farm and business updates, political chatter, and local sales promotions fill the page with community life.
Dark morning did not deter ladies from visiting Nolting Nolting's millinery opening. Newest hats include pearl and lace trims, black and white ribbons, net rosettes, Napoleon, Dragon, Colonial styles and more. Children hats impress. Miss Esther Fairbanks Miss Belle Gilvray and Miss Walden of St Paul assist through the season. Opening continues tomorrow.
A seven year old girl, Molly Sievertson, was shot in the neck with a .22 rifle in a Corning kitchen. The older brother left a loaded gun in a corner and a younger brother discharged it while playing, injuring Molly. She was taken to St Olaf's hospital where recovery is hoped.
Mrs C J Erickson and Mrs Magee host a Saturday afternoon party at Mrs Magee's Bridge 5 home honoring Mrs Erickson on her 79th birthday. About twenty friends attended. A carnations and crepe paper decorated table served fourteen, with Rev Roseland as a welcome guest offering birthday wishes.
Local notes report a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Jas McCarthy on Saturday and births of a ten pound boy to Mr and Mrs Don Keating. Various residents visit relatives in St Paul Adams Jackson Minot and Water Street accident mentioned with Mrs Gates and daughter injured when a buggy overturned.
About twenty five to thirty G A R and Relief Corps friends attended a social at John Barnes’s west city home on Saturday night. The gathering lasted until about eleven, with supper, singing, and recitations. Barnes himself joined in the singing and recitations, performing with notable expression.
The G I A and the B L E visited Mr and Mrs Geo Smith Saturday evening and took possession of their home. They hosted a fine supper and presented the Smiths with a dozen solid silver teaspoons. The evening included singing and pleasant conversation and the Smiths felt grateful for the kind gesture.
A six room residence with city water and a barn is offered. Inquiries directed to Charles Cressey.
Lieutenant Martin E. Tew delivered an illustrated lecture in Minneapolis with stereopticon views and moving pictures on the Philippines. The audience reacted with tense interest and applause at battle scenes and cavalry charges, described as the best views of the Orient yet shown with vivid color.
B F King of Dexter, owner of Mower County’s largest farm, has bought Jene Weigen’s 160 acres, Richard Kirchner’s 80 acres, and John Peterson’s 120 acres. The parcels join King to form a single sprawling tract with solid improvements. King has built a notable influence in the area.
The Opera House crowd enjoyed When We Were Twenty-One with fine acting. Citizens praised the cast and the show for Austin theatergoers. The last Christ Church Lecture at 7 45 tonight features Rev Professor Poole of Faribault, a well known visiting speaker. All are invited.
Black walnut 12 foot dining table, black walnut side board, and a phaeton in nearly new condition. Great bargain for buyers seeking quality furniture or a buggy. Call at the house Tuesday or Wednesday. Mrs. Hathaway at Corner Maple and Greenwich.
W R will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 o clock to arrange the funeral for Mrs Miller. Members are requested to be present. The Corps will meet at the ball at 1 30 tomorrow to attend the funeral.
Riverview Farm in Austin advertises Black Minorca eggs at 1.50 dollars per 15 and Barred Rocks at 1.00. Set section guarantee offered by Frep L. Prox.
The Lady Maccabees will meet at the Woodmen Hall over Birkett's store on the second and fourth days of each month, continuing until further notice. Meeting time details appear to be customary in this district.
Lowell Mass March 24 The Lowell textile unions vote to strike after mill agents in Boston refuse their wage demand. An estimated 16 200 workers would be affected. final action postponed to next Wednesday as unions hold meetings to decide.
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