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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
2
The court room will require four thorough cleanings after the Pierce divorce case. The 50th anniversary of the county settlement prompts big celebrations. A Fourth of July event is planned by Austin, and in fall the County and city will jointly host a four day celebration. Plans for the latter are being matured.
The passage argues that Governor Van Sant deserves renomination and would likely win in an off year, noting Republicans owe no obligation to him but must field their strongest candidate to retain executive control of the state. It calls for a calm review of the political situation and emphasizes presidential year strength versus off year dynamics.
The county faces a solemn duty as voters consider a new Probate Judge this fall. The office is crucial to protect orphans and widows. good horse sense and backbone matter more than mere formal legal qualifications.
In Bennington a trio of baby boys arrived Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Beach weighing six pounds each. Mrs Groby is ill with mumps, and Mr Smith plans to move to Mr Wallace’s place this week. Mrs Clayton to open a millinery shop soon. Arthur and Bessie were out riding last Sunday. The Ladies Aid society meets at Mrs Cooper’s next Wednesday.
Franklin Leelie and Miss Florence Blanchard wed March 19 1902 at the bride’s parents home Rev E E Satterlee officiated. The couple plan to move to North Dakota soon. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Mrs D A Lamport, H B Bussell, Catherine Kemp ert, Floy Clark, and Ed Miller among others.
A large crowd gathered at Woodmen Hall for the farewell to Mrs Louise Roble and family after 17 years in the city. Four lodges presented silver gifts including knives forks spoons and shells. The event, attended by about 200 members, ended with social time and best wishes for Granville North Dakota.
March 19 in Owego Rev Martin presided over the marriage of Joy Howe of LeRoy and Daisy Bailey of Baileys. Mc Howe, a well regarded local farmer, will start life with his educated bride at their new home. The event follows a week of court attendance in Austin and a community prize for Miss Martz. Andrew Cristenson, traveling with two stock cars from Tapia toward North Dakota, lost most of his herd in severe storm.
EJ Markham filled grain buyer duties while his son was on jury duty. An auction east of the village on the 19th saw full participation and strong sales of personal property. The Stankey family moved in after renting the Markham farm. John Greenwaldt returned from a land hunt in Crow Wing, negotiating a farm near Pine River. Frank Beach near Ostrander welcomed three baby boys Thursday night. Prince Henry received ovations. H J Boyd resigns as night watch and marshal to raise full blood shorthorn cattle. French horse association decides to sell their horse and exit the business. Mrs Henry Greenwaldt and others fall ill. doctors summoned. The Waltham school resumes April 1 after a vacation. Henry Dennis of Austin considered lumber for a new barn. German Lutheran confirmation services held. New business: real estate office opened by Jack Mahoney and J T Boyd at Hayfield. Brown Bros sewing machine wagon arrives. Jos Darrow sells.
Mrs Rob Collins and Mrs Will Collins of Rose Creek visited at John Gilligan's home. Jim Ballwebber of Rose Creek was in town. John McMannus made a business trip to Tappel. Ole Johnson and J H Carey were in Austin. Dr H S Knight, Warren Dean, Edward Bertram and Charley Wadden attended the Ellis Charity Ball in Austin. Mr and Mrs J W Carr hosted a card party for Division No 1 of the Willing Workers. Mike Krebs bach and sister Mary enjoyed good luck. Division No 2 to host first party after Lent. Mrs Thos Madden went to Austin for Father Vaughn's lecture. John Gilligan and son Walter also attended. Charley Lyons of LeRoy visited. PH Carr traveled to Lyle. Mrs Thos Keating of Austin visited relatives here. Mrs A B Bertram went to Austin to see daughter Mrs Hinckly and Miss Katie Bertram.
The Medical Record warns parents that schooling stresses the mind over the body, producing bright yet weak men. It suggests beer named Golden Grain Belt as pure nourishment for hard working men and advises keeping a case at home for regular use, per C. J. Weigel of Austin.
Mr and Mrs J P Anderson hosted the Baptist church chair and guests to honor Mrs A B Hunkine who leaves for a new home in Winone. A set of solid silver teaspoons was presented to Mrs Bankins by the chair. A light lunch of cocoa olives and naphe...
The WOTU was entertained at the Sheridan home Saturday evening for members leaving for Minot. Mr and Mrs Geo McNeil host visitors from Minneapolis. Reub Vermilya and Jo Jackson returned from a western trip. Battenberg club met Thursday. Nellie Leslie and Mesdames Miller and Fineendah attended their brother Frank’s wedding in Brownsdale. Allen Hayes and Julia Breaty were married at the groom’s home in Hoon.
In Newport News on March 25 a posse raid at James Briggs's Hampton crap game led to a pistol battle. Briggs died from his wounds, Constables Roy Sinclair and John Tigner were hurt, and eleven shooters were jailed on murder charges.
Wabash Continental Limited with locomotive 606 and crew Charles G Whipple and Gustavson set a record on the Wabash line from Tilton to Decatur covering 71 miles in 61 minutes twice slowing to 15 mph at Bement and Sangamon. A 12 mile stretch reached 80 mph. Previous best for the distance was 64 minutes.
Montgomery March 25 E J Armstead shot and killed Mary Hansen a Negro and then killed himself The tragedy occurred in a house on Tallapoosa street and stirred the city because Armstead was once wealthy but fell on hard times through speculation He had ties to several of the state s wealthiest and influential families.
Chicago March 25 The Commercial Artist's association declares a general strike in 14 major engraving houses to enforce an apprenticeship system. It is alleged that some firms employ more apprentices than journeymen artists.
Helena dispatch says in Chateau a man was killed by a halfbreed and another halfbreed was beaten with a revolver and may die. Officers have gone to investigate with few details available.
Professor Kyle and his sister, Modern Scientific Palmists, are at Heren Tomas offering palm readings for 25 cents. Office hours run from 9:00 a m to 10:00 p m for a few days.
Sioux City Iowa market brief shows cattle ranges for beeves at 3.25 to 6.50, cows bulls and mixed 2.00 to 4.75, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4.50, yearlings and calves 3.00 to 4.25, and hogs 6.00 to 6.35.
St Paul market report lists cattle fancy butcher steers 5.75 to 6.10, cows and heifers 4.75 to 5.10, veals 4.75 to 5.50. Hogs 6.10 to 6.30. Sheep 4.50 to 5.25, lambs 5.00 to 6.50.
In Duluth on March 24 the market shows cash wheat with No 1 hard at 73 4 cents, No 1 Northern at 70 1 4 cents, No 2 Northern 68 cents, No 3 spring 66 cents. To arrive prices list No 1 hard 73 4 cents and May July bids. Flax cash at 1.73 percent.
Chicago market report dated March 24 shows ranges for cattle including prime steers at 6.59 to 7.20 and medium quality 4.25 to 6.59, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 5.25, cows and heifers 1.25 to 6.00, Texas steers 5.00 to 6.00. Hogs across grades 6.00 to 6.55 with bulk sold 6.25 to 6.40. Sheep good to choice 5.00 to 5.60, lambs 3.50 to 6.65.
Chicago on March 24 reports futures for Wheat March Tic May 24% 72%c July 73c Sept 72%c Corn March 57%c May 58%c July 59%c Sept 87%c Dec 48% 48c Oats March 41%c May 42%4c July 84% 34%c Sept 28%c Dec 29c Pork March 15.85 May 15.85 July 16.10 Flax cash Northwestern 1.72 Southwestern 1.68 May 1.71 Butter Creameries 20 27%c dairies 19 25c Hogs 14 14%c Turkeys 14%c chickens 10%c
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