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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
3
Snow tonight and a list of social visits mark a busy Austin day. Amateur skating at the rink tonight and again tomorrow with a brass band in the evening draw residents. several locals travel to and from the city, and notices promote goods, services, and upcoming events across town.
Moscow reports a winter term closure on Friday and a three week break for Miss Donovan who will return to teach the spring term. The Moscow Musical Club hosted about three dozen at John Register’s home despite a storm. Henry Gunderson will attend the spring term while Oscar returns home. A few whooping cough cases are noted among children. A Gundersons social gathering occurred last Saturday with music and games. A Tolstory basket sociable netted about seventy five dollars with baskets selling for four dollars. Adela Pace visited from Austin and plans to resume teaching this week. A local rag buyer visited last week, likely the town’s first in a long time.
East Side residents Ole Tolbertson J M Plum and Chas Wiese families and relatives enjoyed a skating party in Maurek's Hall last night. Miss Jennie Fairbanks returned to Mound Prairie after a week with her sister Mrs Chas Wiese. Russel Plum is laying off. Mrs Wm Deare of Hokah visits Mrs Ole Tolberstson. the Deares plan to move their household goods to Austin.
In Justice Court E Sample and J Myhre appeared before Justice Fairbanks on a disorderly conduct and fighting charge. Both pleaded guilty. Sample fined $5 plus costs totaling $7.40. Myhre fined $2 plus costs totaling $4.40.
Registration day is March 31 followed by Republican primaries for the county convention on April 8. The county convention occurs April 9 with the congressional convention in this city on April 15. The Republican state convention is April 16 in Minneapolis and the national convention is June 16 in Chicago.
A fire at the Hays Lucus Lumber Co warehouse in Waltham started when sparks from a north bound freight hit the roof. Volunteers formed a bucket brigade and quenched the blaze with only a small roof hole. No major damage reported. The town sees moving plans for several families on Monday the 30th and frequent social notes including a leap year party hosted by Olga Beneke. Dr Schlutz returns from St Paul. Dr Thimsen aids Hayfield patients.
The regular Knights of Columbus meeting is set for Wednesday night. All members are asked to attend. J. A. Rutherford is Grand Knight, J. Riley serves as Financial Secretary.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Henry Lewis will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the W. T. Mandeville residence on South Chatham Street.
A compact bill at Gosimo features pictorials including Military Prison Policeman's Idea and For Love of Lucy Algy Becomes a Hero. Her Rival's Necklace is shown with an illustrated song Good Bye Dolly Dear sung by Mrs Groesbeck.
Limited stock of Premium Seed Potatoes offered in early and late varieties. Prices range from 75 cents to 1.00 per bushel. Contact John D. Smith at new phone 152 R. in Austin.
Charles Cressey declares that former customers and open book account holders must settle immediately or be notified. He states settlement with Mr. Johnson will precede payment of all outstanding accounts in Austin, where he intends to remain.
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and Hall's proprietor F J Cheney of Toledo. The notice explains internal action and mucous surface effects and notes price per bottle with testimonials available.
To patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry the shop announces a new steam cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing department with a guarantee of good work.
The seller has up to date wallpaper lines and offers door to door viewing. A sample showing can be arranged by phone to match colors and patterns with home furnishings.
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