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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
2
The Decorah flood report notes Decorah in the third decade of June with three prior floods on the 23rd. This year's flood is said to be the greatest in Decorah's history. Cupid may be busy in St. Paul as nine teachers intend marriage this year, with further reports possible.
Albert Lea Tribune notes the last Austin city council session featured high merit oratory and dramatic personal remarks with discussion touching on the financial aspects of issues. The report compares it to the Northwood Kenset county seat battle in Worth county Iowa.
The only surviving pensioned soldier of the War of 1812 is Hiram Cronk Ava, 101, in Oneida County New York. The roll lists 1,527 widows of War of 1812 soldiers, down 215 from last year, with 1,806 survivors and 3,479 widows for Indian wars 1832 1842, and 7,568 survivors and 8,109 widows for the Mexican War, reductions of 284 260 and 784 42 respectively.
J W Osen state superintendent of public instruction plans extensive reading of papers for August exams for first and second grade teaching certificates. About 3000 to 4000 applicants expected to take tests across the state. Between 40000 and 50000 papers to read with 75 to 100 readers. Selection of readers was hard with about 500 applicants. If a candidate disputes a mark he may appeal and the paper will be reread by the subject professor at the University of Minnesota.
The Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Bishop C. Edsall will visit Christ Church Parish this evening and lead a confirmation service tomorrow at 10 30. His vigorous administration follows Bishop Whipple’s groundwork as all are invited to attend both services.
A letter from Austin Henarp questions spellings like Sundayed in Mow er county and mocks the idea of banning the word. He suggests alternatives such as Mondayed and Saturdayed or revealing where he weeked, arguing for or against abolishing the term.
Redford launches a new rushing business line as Carey draws notice for strong business focus. Tom continues to exhibit a long standing quality in handling ventures.
Governor Van Sant proclaims Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers and living veterans. He urges a nation fostering patriotism, closing schools and businesses on Friday May 30 to observe ceremonies and lay flowers at every grave site in Minnesota.
Mise Belie Gilvray leaves for St Paul. Birth reported to Mr. and Mrs. George Feitov. Bananas for sale cheap at Maureke today and tomorrow. Rev. W. M. Jennings to preach at the Concord church tomorrow evening. St Cecilia Guild to give a concert at Concord ball at 8. Various local people noted visiting, ill, or traveling. Ministerial Association meeting next Monday. Community notices include travel to the cities and hospital updates.
A special excursion train runs Saturday May 3 to Waukesha Beach Pewaukee Lake with balloon ascension parachute descent at 1.30 pm and a grand band concert. Chicago Marquettes vs Chicago Athletes, general admission free with excursion ticket. grand stand 25 cents. Round trip 25 cents base. sleeping car option $2.00 double berth. Reservations via CM&StP agents.
The family of Mr and Mrs Henry J Perl extend grateful thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during their recent bereavement.
The Lutheran church holds confirmation tomorrow with 17 youths to be confirmed. The morning service includes the Penticost Offering, and at 7:45 p m a Communion service in English. A union invitation is extended to church youths for the union service.
Funeral services for Judge Ormarz Alien are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Baptist church with Rev. Beiden and Anderson officiating. No evening service due to Memorial services at the M E church. May 25, 1902 and episcopal services noted at Christ Episcopal, with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. service.
Methodist Church led by Rev Brown holds morning service at 10 30 with theme Gods Reign Over the Earth and a Memorial Service at 2 00. Sunday School at noon Epworth League at 6 30. no evening service. Christian Church with Rev Treloar preaches at 10 30 on The Unending Conflict. Bible School at noon Y P S C E at 6 45 led by Miss Myre Hobson. First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at 10 30 and Sunday School at 11 45.
Oakland Presbyterian announces Sunday School at 2 p.m. and a 3 p.m. sermon by the pastor. Universalist Church schedules Sunday School at 12 m and Y P O U meets at 6 p.m. at Maple Street church. St Augustine's Church holds Mass at 8 and 10:30 tomorrow.
In the Senate May 24 Mr. Dubois of Idaho warned the Philippines would mainly profit a few capitalists and strain US agriculture and manufacturing by cheap labor. He argued government presence would provoke China and threaten world trade. Mr. Beveridge of Indiana rebutted, saying China’s resource development benefits US trade and mirrors other nations’ industrial growth.
Secretary Hay and Ambassador Aspiroz draft a protocol for the Plus claim arbitration changing the practice. Each principal will name two of five arbitrators, with the four named being citizens of other nations. Those four will select the umpire.
Justice Barnard of the District supreme court sustains the post office department policy excluding certain publications from second class mail rates in the mandamus suit by Chicago Business College. The court refused the writ and dismissed the college's petition, noting courts should not replace executive interpretation of law. The ruling is viewed as significant by postal officials.
Ambassador Cambon hosted an elegant dinner at the French embassy in Washington in honor of Rochambeau mission members. Attendees included officers of the president's commission senators ambassadors and ministers from the diplomatic corps the embassy staff Cardinal Gibbons and others. The day also featured a reception on board the French warship Gaulois at Annapolis Roads with President Roosevelt and other notables aboard.
Rev B H Kreeze pastor announces no evening service and a morning subject Christ the Interpreter of Life. Sunday School at 12. Other churches join in harmony with the change.
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