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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
2
A reflective verse extols enduring virtue through adversity. It contrasts pleasant living with steadfastness amid trials and resists temptation. The speaker praises inner strength and the rare smiles that shine through tears as worthy honors.
Hormel Packing Plant salesmen wrap up a ten week contest with notable gains. Finn led the campaign and emphasized Hormel hams and bacon as strong sellers. Four prizes of 25 dollars went to Chas Siebert and Chas Stot for large increases and top sales in Dairy Bacon and Dairy Ham. The entire force posted a 275 percent increase over last year.
William J. Bryan expresses stronger interest in religion than government and politics. He argues religion relates to eternal existence, urges humility before the Nazarene, and asserts the fear of God as the beginning of wisdom while acknowledging biblical mysteries. He emphasizes living according to understandable Bible guidance for active good.
The piece notes candidate activity at the Democratic caucus with mentions of J. E. Malloy in the First Ward and Architect Keefe in the Second Ward. Peter Johnson is seen for alderman at large, with Jacob Gute for assessor and E. J. Crippen for treasurer. It cites vote counts and hints at future organizing by Frank Cronan.
Observers note certain men’s clothing choices hint at misjudgments by tailors between proper fit and a dramatic convulsion of style. The remark underscores concerns about tailoring norms and fashion expressions in urban circles.
Readers learn the mayor and Alderman candidates for wards one to three plus city treasurer and assessor. The primaries favored J. E. Malloy backed by bell supporters. Second Ward showed strong bids for Emmons and Bump with Johnson slate contesting the convention. Ballots favored Sutton for mayor and narrow margins decided treasurer and assessor.
Miss Mollie Madden of Fountain spent Friday with Mrs. W F Keefe en route to Sioux City where she will take a position in a large millinery house.
The March 28, 1908 Concord Weekly Blast covers the Austin Republican convention for mayor alderman at large and treasurer with clashes over candidates from suburbs. It notes Ed Guinney’s bid for treasurer failing, Ed Tompkins for assessor, and Democrats clashing with the press. It mentions Austin visitors returning from Sargent Springs, R L Johnson buying Keystone property, and a Kit t ie s Canadian Concert Band summer engagement. The piece cites marriage fee reductions and local roosters, plus a baseball prep and Norm Sutherland’s delegate list problem, ending with the Concord Decorating Co securing the Opera House back.
Mrs J B Mills entertained a small party at her South Franklin Street home Friday night with a six o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Nellie Burke birthday. She received many beautiful gifts and a delightful evening was enjoyed.
Mrs. C. H. Decker hosted a Sunday school class of twenty-one young men at her West Water street home Friday night. A seven o'clock dinner was served and the evening featured games and a guessing contest that drew much laughter. The boys enjoyed a delightful evening.
A minor freight brakeman was injured when struck by a platform close to a rail car. The court held the railway company liable for unsafe location and failure to warn, rejected master rules as bar, and allowed recovery despite verdict posthumously. Jaggard, J.
St Augustine's holds Mass at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30. First Church of Christ Scientist meets at 10:30 a.m. Sabbath school for children at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday testimony meeting at 8:00. Rev J B Budiong rector. Holy Communion 7:30, Morning Prayer and sermon 10:30, Sunday School 12 m, Evening Prayer and sermon 7:30 p.m.
The Hazen pastor Harry Booth leads a 10:30 am morning service with a illustrated sermon on Growth. Sunday school meets at noon under Dr. M. O. Anderson, followed by a 6:30 pm Young Peoples meeting on Foreigners in our Cities led by Grace Wilson. Evening service at 7:30 pm features a sermon on the Economic and Physiological Problem of the Saloon illustrated by an electric steri opticon.
At the Presbyterian church corner of St. Paul and Water streets under minister Will E. Sloane services include 10:00 am Session for new members, 10:30 am public reception with Baptism of adults and Lord's Supper, 12 m Central Sunday school, 3 pm East Sunday school, 6:30 pm Y P S C E, 7:30 pm anti saloon rally with pastor speaking on The Saloon Must Go, Turner illustrations, and special music at both services.
The B D Club hosted Miss Eleanor Knickerbocker with guests of honor Misses Marjorie Watkins and Edith Beardsley. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.
B. E. Shutt offers first class hack service to trains. Those wishing rides should phone orders to number 10. 26-1m.
About twenty five friends gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate Grandma Tollerud’s eighty fourth birthday. Dainty refreshments were served at four o’clock and flowers decorated the table along with gifts from friends. The event was a pleasant occasion for Grandma and her numerous friends.
Limited stock premium seed potatoes for sale early and late varieties priced 75 cents to 1.00 per bushel. John D. Smith. New phone 152 RAustin.
The notice outlines daily religious services at the new church corner St Paul and Maple streets with a 9 30 Class meeting led by Rev A Cressey a 10 30 morning worship a 12 00 Sunday School under W O Craig a 3 00 Junior League a 6 30 Epworth League and a 7 30 evening service with choir and music by Rolland Lutz. It invites all city children youth and adults.
J. A. E. Naess pastors a Sunday service in a Scandinavian language with the sermon on Christ supplies the temporal and spiritual needs. Music by the choir. Sunday school at twelve, Bible class at 12:15, Luther League led by Miss Alma Hanson at 6:30, and a long service at 7:30. All are invited.
Latona draws a large crowd at Cosmo Theater, with a strong contortion act. The program also features The Butterfly Queen, Under the Sea by Miller, Up-to-date Creator, and an illustrated song by Mrs. Groesbeck, promising further entertainment tonight.
Morning worship and sermon at 10 30 led by F E Knop followed by Sunday School at noon with F P McBride as superintendent. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 on The Philippines topic. Evening service with sermon at 7 30 and uplifting music. All are welcome to worship and study.
A humorous exchange shows a husband surrendering cigars and beer to save money, only for the wife to use the saved funds to buy a new hat. She defends the choice as prudent retrenchment, while he notes the irony of the expense.
Are you particular We aim to please with painting wallpaper hanging and wall decorating. ROSENTHAL Bros advertise their work and invite calls to two phone numbers 176 M W or 280 L Int.
Real estate offered on Water, Bridge, Railway, St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus town lots and farms north of Austin. Call and see G Sorflat en at Office 223 N Main St for details.
A church notice urges Methodists to attend the upcoming first Sunday of the contest between their Sunday school and Owatonna's. Pledges emphasize four points: increased attendance, increased offerings, students studying at least fifteen minutes weekly, and memorizing more scripture verses. Pupils urged to bring a guest and study diligently.
A street murder on Mott Street leaves Ing Mow dead after a confrontation with three Chinamen. Police cordon Chinatown and conduct a house to house search, arresting Moy Don Yuk and Wan Yon residing on Mott Street.
A western railway official recalls a brakeman who earned a month’s vacation and spent it in Denver. Friends gifted him a mountain goat. he tagged the horns with a shipping note asking the stock car office to pass the butter, ending the tale with humor.
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