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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
2
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News from North Yakima reports the latest cold wave has caused havoc and there will be no fruit this fall. Many Austin residents have moved there to locate, and readers are asked to share how things are in that region and whether they’d rather be back in Mower County.
Chief of Police Ingalls and Night Patrolman Riley receive new uniforms gear belts and billy clubs. S. H. Harrison sells roses pansies and other plants. Friends celebrate the tenth anniversary at the Baird residence. Mutual Insurance co names J J Furlong secretary and Joseph Keenan treasurer. Adams street renamed Oakland avenue on petition.
Mrs. Margaret Stott, age 85, known as a heroine of the New Ulm Indian Massacre, died at Spokland after about a week. Wife of a pioneer preacher in Southern Minnesota, her family settled near New Ulm in 1856. During the height of the village siege she sheltered twenty women and children, repelling attackers for three days with quaker rifles and an old musket from hidden loopholes until soldiers approached and the Indians withdrew.
Carmen Harpman entertained a company of her little friends Thursday afternoon in honor of her eighth birthday.
Thirty friends gathered at James and Oak street home to surprise Mr and Mrs Frank Pizak. The group enjoyed games and social time, followed by lunch at 10 30. The Pizaks plan a trip to Hayward Albert Lea and then to their new Idaho home.
About thirty friends gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Abigail Hilker's Waterstreet home to honor Mrs. E. Fairbanks. In the evening the men joined for music and sociability as she prepares to move to Washington around June 1 to join her husband.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Don ational church organize a unique entertainment at the Gem theatre in Austin on Friday evening May 21. The best amateur talent in Austin will perform and audiences are promised lively mirth likely to fill the Gem with echoes of laughter.
The season features prominent colored stones in jewelry with a range of styles from bold pieces to modest oval end hat bands. Prices vary from $1 to $18, catering to both simple and engraved designs.
A nostalgic 25 year look back recalls M. L. Clausen resuming city surveyor duties after health related leave, Woodrich replacing him during absence, Bud Smith’s oil find near Blessing, and long planning for a fire hall and city buildings. C. M. St. P. Ry near completion of a new passenger and office structure, Gates installed at street crossings, thanks to DeGroodt for safety push. Hospital ambulance arrival delayed since 1909 with tied funds and interest funds used to a team.
Tomorrow at 3 30 p m crowds will watch Blooming Prairie mix town and high school players in an exhibition with the visiting battery from the town. Chapmans pitching will need strong support as Austin seeks another victory. The lineup includes P Chapman C Decker L 1B Decker F 2B Dexter 3B Haseltine S S Loucks LF Peterson CF Fenton Captain RF Ryan substitute Fisher.
The Herald reports the Flower Garden Fund drive with twenty five cent donations arriving within minutes of opening. A list of contributions up to press time is provided and Superintendent Friedrich urges prompt donations to select flowering plants and complete bed preparation costing about $18.
The high school baseball management lists LeRoy High on the schedule with a game at Lafayette Park Wednesday May 12 at 4 00 p m Four home games remain Blooming Prairie Pillsbury Academy Rochester season tickets good for any four games on sale Saturday 75 cents Walter Wold displays a frame at Wold's drug store showing the official schedule with scores updated after each game
The Southern Minnesota Normal College outlines plans drawn by Architect Keefe for a cement block manual training and electrical engineering building. Facing Winona street, it will occupy two lots with extreme dimensions of 50 by 58 feet and stand about two stories high. It will be equipped for instruction in manual training and civil engineering.
Two rental houses available between the High School and College. One at the corner of Oakland and Second Street and another at the corner of Winona and Fourth Street. Contact G. Sorflatten at 223 N. Main St. June 21.
A Dubuque letter to Austin friends says Father Vaughan is very low with little hope of recovery after a severe hemorrhage Sunday evening. The note notes how dear he is to many in the community and expresses sympathy.
Harry Show and Lou Miller spent Sunday at J. E. Murphy's. East Lansing has organized a baseball nine. Now the Austin boys had better practice up pretty well. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haney were guests at Mr. Ed Griffith's Sunday. Ole Sorenson who works for Tom Murphy spent Sunday at his home in Adams. James Sheedy and wife spent Sunday at Mr. Harry Morrisey's. Mrs. H. Morrisey leaves Tuesday for Wisconsin to visit for a month with her parents. Robert Haney and wife drove to Lyle Saturday and back Sunday. Hi Chapman and wife Sundayed at Fred Lincoln's.
At a mass meeting on Sunday afternoon May 2, Sunshine Association asks subscribers to pay at the Y W C A rooms. Miss Flora Johnson is authorized to receive payments and issue receipts. Mrs W E Sloane, Secretary, requests prompt response.
District Court Judge Kingsley signed and filed an order appointing F. W. Greenman of this city as examiner of titles late Thursday afternoon. The action designates Greenman to perform duties under the court's supervision and clarify title matters at issue in the court system.
The Legislature extends the Torren’s System for land registration to all counties and directs District Judges to appoint examiners. Mr. Greenman is named examiner for this county, noted for his recognized legal ability and expected competence.
Tim Weiben of Faribault writes that Dr Addison Jones cured him without surgery, pain, or work disruption. He praises the doctor as honorable and recommends treatment for anyone troubled.
The Illinois Steel Company, a U S Steel subsidiary, closed a contract to sell 60 000 tons of steel rails to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway at 28 dollars per ton. Early delivery is planned, marking the largest sale since the open steel market began months ago.
Charles Padelford died yesterday afternoon on the Senate Padelford farm in Cedar City. He leaves his wife and daughter Maude who had returned from South Dakota. He came from Deering North Dakota to manage his uncle’s farm. Funeral at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church Saturday. procession from the farm at noon. He was between forty and fifty years old.
A special program honors motherhood with a 10 o clock service at the Methodist church. The event includes an anthem, a sermon on motherhood, and a 11 15 reception and presentation of a new communion service by Mr. McCulloch's class. Nursery care and transportation will be arranged for all ages upon request by Saturday evening.
Local bank advertises loan services with terms and contact information. The Citizens National Bank promotes borrowing options for individuals and businesses, highlighting available loan products and application details.
Fragmentary classified notices show lost items and help wanted ads. Entries mention a light colored dog with brindle and a black kitten, along with positions like errand boy, housework, and delivery wagon tasks. Additional lines note cows and horses for sale or needed, and a young man sought for a position at McCulloch Printing.
Austin Lodge announces a special meeting Friday evening with G M W W L Coms to present favorable conditions to be shown this year. Deputy T K Wilson supports inviting a class. All brothers urged to attend. lunch to follow. GEO. ROBERTS Tr W
Advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats a constitutional disease by feeding medicine into the blood. It guarantees cure and offers a $100 reward if no cure is achieved. promotes other products like Hall's Family Pills and lists Toledo Ohio as the address for inquiries. Proclaims widespread druggist distribution.
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