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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
2
The Register touts a booming county money view while noting delinquent taxes fall from about $3000 last year to $1371 this year. The piece warns against misrepresenting the county as being sold for delinquent taxes.
The article notes progress with ball bearing axles in machinery and transport to reduce friction. It then reports the announced move of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Buchanan from Austin to Payette Valley Idaho, citing health concerns and four years at the Austin Fuel and Lumber Company.
Sunday May 25 offers a round trip for 2.00 with departs from Austin at 12 55 a m and return from Minneapolis at 8 30 p m. The train serves St Paul and Minneapolis on special excursion and regular services with several departure times including 4 35 a m from Minneapolis and 7 40 a m the next day.
The Retail Merchants Association will hold a meeting this evening at 8 o clock at the Pair Store. All members are requested to be present to discuss important matters. W J Urnvaren secretary.
Wa and Mrs J H Kebrsbach and Mrs Mike Krebsbach visited sister Mrs Knuckles in Austin on Friday. Gus Rooney traveled from Minneapolis for a few days with relatives. County Superintendent Gies and Sheriff Johnson visited local schools and town. Kate Bertram and Prof Mattson appear among local references as well as household visits and social chatter.
Andrew Jacobson and Ed Sandem invested in real estate in North Dakota last week. Miss Gies visited Nevada schools during the same period.
Friday trips to Austin and London note visits to Ole Olson and family. Granary under construction. Dances at Ole Lasten and Henry Ross attract crowds. Olson family hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Towson. Lillie Olson sick with mumps delaying confirmation. 21 pupils confirmed at St Miles Grove Lutheran Church. Attendees include Josie and Hans Anderson and others from Austin Rose Creek Mone Lyle Adame and Mareball. Helen Bisbee moved to new home in Lyle. Nelson party to visit Austin for illness in the family. Mower County Farmers Fire and Lightning Mutual Insurance annual meeting set for May 20 at the Court House. Eberhardt hack starting foundation on Kenwood Ave. John Warren and son George move to Lady Smith Wisconsin.
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