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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
3
McBride the Grocer touts a house blend of beans in strong demand. He promises reliable quality and quantity, with prompt service and trusted goods to attract trade.
Local brief items report shoe repair by H H Strand at J E Pitzen's and Pitzen's Wearwell ads. Many short notes mention people visiting relatives, property purchases, travel to Sparta and Rochester, a Mary Seestack and John Brosh wedding, hopeful seniors to Blooming Prairie, and a joke about a janitor and teachers.
Harry Mandeville died at 8:30 in the afternoon at home on Chatham Street. He was 32, born in Austin, worked in Minneapolis, Olson's, and Chicago, married in Chicago, and had a son. He lived in Otranto and Teeterville before health declined due to consumption. He leaves a wife, child, and parents and siblings as mourners. The community offers sympathy.
Northwest corner St Paul and Water streets hosts Central Presbyterian with Rev B H Kreeze as pastor. Morning sermon titled The Fool and evening The De llege of the Dicastroue Ossemity of Sin. Sunday School at noon Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Junior Endeavor at 3 pm.
An event titled Mace will be held at St Augustine's Church tomorrow with services at 8:00 and 10:30 o'clock.
The board of Aldermen met with L. D. Baird and accepted his gift. They agreed to acquire a lot 50 feet wide and 116 feet deep, just north of the old Heraup building. New plans will be drawn and police headquarters incorporated.
Independent operators are opening more Mesaba range iron mines this year than any year since mining began. Most new ventures are outside United States Steel and many will be ore consumers as well as producers. Nine new mines will ship via Great Northern on June 1 adding about 600000 tons to the railroad’s current year. Two more mines will ship later, with the rest served by steel corp roads. Depositors In Cripple Creek Bank Run At 60,000? The Cripple Creek bank run began as depositors lined up. over $60000 was withdrawn between 10 am and 1 pm amid liquidation fears.
Pretoria dispatches Colonel Barker states that on April 30 he captured Commandant Manie Botha his adjutant and 11 others near Frankfort in the Orange River Colony. The report notes Botha is a nephew of Commandant General and a key ally of General Dewet.
The Baptist church hosts From the Depths to the Heights as Sunday morning sermon with a brief Spring Time Messages series starting Sunday evening. The next Sunday treats A Christian Prayer in Jesus Name. German Evangelical St Johns Church led by Rev H Barth at 606 Mederia St lists Sunday School 9:45 am and services 10:30 to 11:30 am. Seven Day Adventist church holds services at Kenwood Ave and College St.
Pastor Rev John Treloar preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Elder E A Heflin will lead the morning service Rev D Belden to preach at 7 30 Bible School at 12 Jr C E 8 p m Y P S C E 6 46
Rev Brown pastor conducts morning service at 10 30 with preaching by the pastor. Sunday School at 12 noon. Junior League at 8 pm Epworth League at 6 30 pm. Evening sermon at 7 50 pm following the 10 pm Claes meeting.
Death of Thomas Leary noted in Rochester. Remains will be brought to Austin this evening for funeral services from St Augustine's church Monday morning.
In the House of Lords Lord Rosslyn questioned the 1900 Pretoria fund advances to British prisoners of war. Lord Raglan said Hay disposed of the money. some civilians repaid while others were not pressed. The war secretary defended the advance as repayment not sought, noting Rosslyn sought repayment of £26.
The notice lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Morning service at 10 30 Sunday School at noon Bible Close Evening service at 7 30 All invited First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m every Sabbath with Sunday School at 11 45
The article explains how chimney swifts adopted chimneys as nests after forests were cleared and houses rose, noticing fires are out by nesting season, prompting a shift from hollow trees to chimney nesting. It cites May Ladies Home Journal as the source.
Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching by the pastor at 3 p.m. Christian Endeavor Friday evening at 8. Universalist Church holds Sunday School every Sabbath at 12 m. Y M U meets in the church on Maple Street.
Edgar Terry, troubled by dogs killing his rabbits, handled an old 32 revolver. He attempted to fire it by pulling the trigger while it rested on his knee, and the ball lodged in the flesh above his knee.
Chris Johnson of Lyle was convicted of illegal liquor sales in a town without a license. He argued as a business agent he could sell liquor, but the Supreme Court rejected the claim. Johnson must pay 8400 and serves six months in jail.
Camp 1741 announces a May party and eel pie dance at Woodman Hall Tuesday evening May 6. Admission includes supper and drinks with proceeds supporting club activities.
Louieville May 8 Al Weinig of Buffalo was knocked out by Joe Choynski of Chicago in the sixth round before the Empire Athletic Club in one of the fiercest bouts in the city. Weinig was knocked to his knees twice in the sixth but rose each time. Choynski finally beat him down after a brutal exchange leaving Weinig unable to move at the ropes.
Kia McCoy and Charley Russell fought six rounds at the Industrial Athletic club in Philadelphia. Russell opened strong and remained in superb condition while McCoy started cautious with a little extra weight. In the final rounds McCoy pressed hard, though neither fighter finished, and Russell tired as the bout ended with McCoy clearly dominant.
Local notice announces the opening of a jewelry store operated by E J Love on Main Street opposite the post office. The owner promises a fine selection of watches clocks and silverware with spot cash pricing and emphasizes extensive repair experience and service.
Forty bee colonies offered for sale one mile north of Austin by Anton Rustap.
Reuter dispatch from St Petersburg reports troops increasingly refuse to shoot at crowds. Six hundred men from the Sumy regiment were punished and reassigned after declining to fire on rioters in Moscow. A marine detachment in London is expected to face similar discipline for actions during March student riots.
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