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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
3
Experienced girl sought for general house work at Mrs James Keenan 609 Oakland Ave Wasxtep wages 3 50 per week Inquire at this office.
A ladies chatelaine is reported missing, containing a little change and baseball tickets. The notice asks returning the chatelaine to the office.
Riverview Farm showcases a wide array of strawberry varieties. The display emphasizes fruit quality and plant health as visitors tour the beds and tastings highlight seasonal offerings. Local gardeners explore varieties suited to different soils and climates.
Man named Jon Tieson advertises a farm for sale near Austin offering a good bargain. Description unclear but presents farm sale opportunity and contact intent.
Local notices include the 113 Milene address for shoe repairs by John Holgate with quick guaranteed work. Other items mention the Malloy Bros promotions, the Easter star ball, and a May 6 party at Woodman Hall with supper. Also noted are court, church, and funeral references involving Archer Lanbarg and Frank Lanbarg, with travel updates for Nate Clerk and a Kee family shipment to Minot, N D.
Partial text reports Bert Banfield erecting a new barn while Edgar Terry is in ill health and C N Brows is out of town on business leaving unclear local details and dates.
Mre Hane Norby is gravely ill and not expected to live. Miew Bessie Roberts visits Mre Crawford near LeRoy. F M Pollard sells his 240 acre farm for 50 dollars an acre to a non named buyer. Frank Besch has had the mumps. The Norwegian Lutheran church in Bennington will be dedicated in May. Mre Lizzie Hegan of Spring Valley visited Mre KR Coopers Wednesday.
Hartley stands accused of murdering Miss Bertha Pelter at the Transfer hotel in Dodge Center after she arrived by train on June 4. Pelter, a schoolteacher from Reedsburg Wisconsin, was staying on the second floor and was scheduled to depart for home at 9 30. The hotel fire later destroyed the building and Pelter's body was burned.
Judge Robinson officiated the ceremony at the Sistek home with friends and relatives in attendance. The couple will begin housekeeping on Mr Brosh's farm as well wishers offer their congratulations.
A letter from Captain H. Meyers reports the Chilean bark Flecha mutinied off Patagonian shores. The crew killed the captain his wife and child the first and second officers and the steward then scuttled the ship and fled to Chilean mountains. One mutineer later told the tale while intoxicated.
John D. Cassels was electrocuted at 12:40 a m in Charleston prison for the February murder of Mrs. Mary J. Lane of Long Meadow. He faced death fearlessly and left a plea for divine aid to his family. Cassels' love for Mrs Lane led to the crime as he urged elopement and fired three shots, two hitting her. she died two weeks later.
Through Ladice Musical Society efforts a world renowned violinist Lonora Jackson is likely to visit Austin on May 22. The American virtuoso has studied in Europe and played for Queen Victoria and other European sovereigns, with local organizers hopeful to fund the event.
Women delegates arriving at the Los Angeles auditorium found a lavish floral display as thousands of pink carnations replaced lilies along the platform and balconies. Local committees, aided by volunteers, prepared the decorations from early morning for the convention’s opening at 9 30. Mrs. Lowes room remains a flower bower throughout the day.
Riis contends kindergartens are the proper start for all children regardless of means citing San Francisco data where nine thousand children from poor districts with Golden Gate kindergartens sent only one to jail. He urges Austin families to seek admission to Miss Baird's Kindergarten, noting early placement improves outcomes even if capacity is limited.
Expert views favor a future power derived from falling water, noting cheap, effective modern electrical transmission. Water power gives way to steam engine derived energy from petroleum as a rival, claimed to fuel mental and physical power, promoted as a pure, high grade product.
R L Norcross Land Agency advertises over 2000 acres near towns and schools in Crow Wing County Minnesota at 5 dollars per acre with one sixth down and balance in five annual payments. adjoining lands sell at 10 dollars per acre and a list of improved farms in Jim River Valley South Dakota priced 9 to 14 dollars per acre. Write for list and landseekers rates at 533 Robert St St Paul Minnesota.
President Furlong and Secretary Page arranged Monday afternoon the committees to plan a county wide 50th anniversary celebration for the retirement of Mower County. Every township will be represented and the committees will select the finest provisions for the event.
George Steyer a life convict died in Porte Indiana, after amassing six thousand dollars in government bonds through overtime work. No heirs found. relatives said to live near Cincinnati. Steyer was sentenced from Marion County in 1884.
A Tuesday program features piano duets and solos by SONS Of the Season, Leyback, Birkett and Pettingill, Ketterer, Veazie Mines, Lewis, Sterling, Burnham, Horme, Go Gos, and Mende. Vocals include Miss Blow, Miss Engle, and Miss Miner with readings by Miss Engle and Mrs. Decke, plus a quartet and lullaby selections.
A group of Fremers Telphone Company executives met with business leaders on Monday afternoon to discuss relocating the operation. All participants supported the project and were asked to contribute financially for homes and business locations. If Northwestern can attract a tenant or end the dispute, business men may back a firm stand. otherwise they will unite on a concrete plan.
The Monday Evening Wirt club met at the home of Mr and Mrs BL BF Wood I t evening. Members enjoyed a trip around the world after the game and shared stories though many could not recall all details.
An advertisement by J S R Scovill Jr promotes affordable high grade jewelry and watches. He claims sincere effort, strong courage, and guarantees top quality work at consistently low prices while stressing his new venture and reliable service to customers.
Special excursion by the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway to La Crosse Wisconsin on Sunday May 11. Includes balloon ascent and parade at Lake Park by Mademoiselle Frances Roy and an event program at the Park Auditorium. Tickets on sale at agents with rates for single and double berth options.
Tickets to national meetings and church gatherings offered by the Chicago Great Western Railway. One fare plus $2.00 for round trip, sale on specific May Tuesdays, travel to Harrisburg and other cities, with through excursion rates and agent contacts for further information.
The report claims Judge Washburne may run again after contesting Judge J E Robinsons Republican certificate for Judge of Probate. Robinson reportedly plans to file for the office, while the probate judge race centers on disputed eligibility.
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