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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
3
Local notes reveal social events, church sermons, and family updates. Residents O A Dalager and others host flower and hat sales while Woodmen plan a soap bubble event at the M W A hall. Several residents travel, recover, or relocate, and county officials prepare for a Wednesday meeting.
Mre Goit declines Fisher hotel contract and Fisher plans to tap the site. The Rosary Co operatory meetings with Mre Geo Croes Friday. Dao Hant and family return from McGregor for a funeral. Mrs Walter Chestnut and Earl visit Prairie du Chien relatives. Sam Plummer to work at the depot briefly. Conductor Plummer back after knee injury. Mrs W F Clay improves. Methodist services praised. Mre Brohm visits daughter in Jamesville Wie. Engineer Brossard rests. CO E Dickens in Stewartville. Mre Will Clark hosts guests from Wisconsin.
In Tecumseh Nebraska Bishop Bonacum ends a four year clash by reopening St Andrew s Catholic church after trustees refused access to the bishop s chosen priest. Mass was celebrated by a priest he selected while Rev Father Murphy, removed from Tecumseh, was excommunicated after being sent to Seward.
George Bushes aged 16 and George Yound aged 20 of Trenton confess to placing ties on the tracks five miles east of town to derail Chicago Rock Island and Pacific train No 12. The incident risked many deaths on the high embankment. Motive cited revenge for being put off a freight train and likely dime novel influence.
Peking reports government mining regulations allow foreign franchises across China with royalties including 25 percent of profits and 25 percent of gem output plus shares of gold silver and mercury. Additional percentages apply to copper lead zinc coal and iron, along with export and likin duties. Authorities deem these royalties prohibitive.
UR SCHLOIS reports steady growth in rural school consolidation in Iowa. The piece cites statewide data on counties adopting consolidation and transportation, notes benefits like higher property values and better teaching, and highlights social gains and library improvements tied to consolidation. It mentions social fundraisers in districts 36 and 51 and recommends the book Siles Cobb to teachers.
Municipal officers should read the American Municipal Engineering Magazine monthly to learn practice matters affecting the people. The Salt Lake Tribune notes its value for mayor and council members to avoid costly mistakes. The 160 page monthly issue costs $2 per year.
Nellie B Earl and William B Smith were married Sunday at the Congregational church in Faribault, with an informal ceremony and local friends in attendance.
An Austin retailer touts reliable carpets mats bugs and lines at low prices with a money back guarantee on all items. The advertisement emphasizes best value and customer assurance for budget shoppers.
J. L. Mitchell Alfred Hall and Earl H. Tallmadge received the Royal Arch degree from Austin Chapter No 14 on Friday night. Light refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed the event.
The Lutheran church has raised its $1000 mortgage and will burn the document tomorrow in a Thursday evening ceremony at the church. Rev. Roseland, Mrs. O. A. Hegge and M. N. Clausen serve as the committee. the church society is praised for the achievement.
Small city farm offers six room house barn and two cow pasture. Spring brook runs through 2.5 acres plowed and cultivated ready for crops. Inquiry through E. F. Peck.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a one fare round trip excursion from Karses County Missouri dated March 31 to April 5 1902 with return by April 7 1902. Tickets available through any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill. A Sunday school was organized in Hawkins district while Enterprise reorganized the Sunday prior.
The Chicago Great Western Railway schedules two round trip tours in May 1868 for the Federation of Women Cabs convention. First departs Minneapolis at 10:00 AM April 24 with connections at St Paul and Des Moines reaching Los Angeles via Santa Fe, with stopovers at Las Vegas and Grand Canyon region. Second departs Minneapolis April 26 at 10:00 AM, following same route. Sleep car reservations urged. fare covers round trip. Inquiries to Great Western agents or J P Kimber G P A Chicago.
Wise is the girl who drinks Rooly Mountain Tea gaining vigor and warmth for others. Malloy Bics.
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