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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
3
A Washington senator staying with his wife at an uptown apartment faced a comic misunderstanding at the Congressional Library. A niece-like visitor fetched a book collection. the wife teased with a joke about unneeded cookbooks, ending with a quip from the visitor.
John Gould died unexpectedly Monday from heart failure after years of illness. He owned the Lyie Tribune, leased it to KR. A Ferrie due to declining health, and had recently improved with Dr Calmesee treatment. He was in Ansgar and Mona with his mother when he collapsed in bed that night.
Reported from Dolores that Harry Basford and Lydia Margin plan marriage next Sunday at the Denver home of Mr and Mrs H O Besford. Margin, once a stenographer, agreed to continue dictation duties for life. The couple will move to Illinois then return to Pueblo after securing Margin’s former home.
The marriage of Mr. John Dovenberg and Miss Sarah Hale occurred today at the bride’s uncle Henry Fartey’s home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. H. B. Kroeze and followed by a reception at the groom’s mother Barbara Dovenberg’s house.
Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill presented 40 acre ranch on the Shoshone river near National Park Wyoming to Charles Christy an old scouting comrade from early days Christy who worked as a government scout under Miles Custer and Cook has not fared well financially in years Cody ordered the superintendent to provide transport and arrange possession for Christy and his wife at once.
The Iowa supreme court ruling in the Hanaphy liquor case from Jefferson County declares that the portion preventing agents of outside liquor houses from soliciting orders and delivering liquor by express within Iowa is inoperative. The court finds the statute violates interstate commerce law and US court decisions, with Judge Weaver noting the law undermines state prohibitions and aids nonresident violators.
A collage of satire and society notes references William K. Vanderbilt and Kipling, mocks fashion terms, praises a widow’s defender, and reflects on future ambitions of a child author in a brisk, column-like fragment from a historic press page.
Claude L Haney first sergeant of E company and junior at the university wins the Guild medal in the military tactics exam. Sixteen competitors vied for the 100 point test. Haney edged E R Mosher and Chester Tibbetts by a narrow margin. The award, a Captain Guid gift, carries a permanent record if won twice, and next year non commissioned officers may not be eligible. Haney is also a popular Minnesota National Guard member.
Thursday trials determined the squad heading to Northfield on May 24 for inter scholastic field events. Notable marks include 100 yards in 11 seconds with Malloy Johnson and Hall, 220 yards in 25 seconds with Johnson Malloy, 440 yards in 1 minute with Gambyel Malloy Varco, shot put 33 feet with Yin Hall Spyder, high jump 4 feet with Sin Snyder Hall, and discus 75 feet with Hall Leng.
Master Mechanic John Taylor was in Austin Thursday. Mayor Malone of Rochester guests George Sutton. E Dickins ships implements to Stewertville to lay cement walk Monday then return to Austin. Mrs Fee of La Crosse attends L A to B of RE T meeting. Mrs A J Fox back from Castalia visit. W D Bower returns, to spend time in Austin. Ray Thompson on layoff. Mrs L Collins of Calmar attends L A to O R C tonight.
The play Sapho was produced in a masterly manner and received close audience attention. The company, always good, appears better than ever this year with new material in the roster. The band and orchestra were pronounced humming by local musicians.
The Paine family sells their East Side home to Pat Byrne and plans to move their Jones fleet to California. Friends in Austin regret their departure but send best wishes for the new home.
A new business notes ten days of operation and strong future outlook. The owner pledges to attract patrons with lowest prices and best workmanship on watches clocks chains charms and tableware. Push nerve and determination guide the enterprise.
A meeting will be held at the County Recorder's office in the courthouse Saturday evening to arrange a isolated picnic for the Sons and Daughters of Illinois. All former residents of Illinois are asked to attend or leave their names with F. O. Hall Rev. J. W. Brown J. F. Fairbanke Mrs Broostrom or F. K. McCulloch Per. Committee.
Thomas Rochford, long time back business operator in Austin, ceased his work Thursday evening after eleven years. He recalls the generous patronage of Austin residents and promises fair, courteous treatment in any future venture.
Official notice announces J. N. Barr will become general superintendent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway replacing C Afoed who moves to Rock Island as general manager. Barr is currently mechanical superintendent of the Erie railway.
Eastern Montana stockmen led by Yellowstone county fear severe losses as the range dries and a heavy rainfall is needed soon or pastures will be abandoned.
In Port au Prince Haiti on May 16 the French steamer Olinde Rodriguez departed in the afternoon carrying former President Sag and his wife into exile.
Sunday May 25th round trip at 62.00. Austin departures 12:55 a.m. Minneapolis 8:30 p.m. St Paul 9:00 p.m. Optional excursion trains or regular service. Minneapolis 4.35 a.m. St Paul 5:10 p.m. Monday 8:40 a.m. sale items include real estate and a cutter for sale or trade by Geo W Buchanan of Austin Lumber and Fuel Co.
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