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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
Calendar day miscellany notes sunshine remarks by William Christie and a quip on angler figures. Bass fishing opens with disciples of Isaac Walton heading out for fish. Clerk Burnham anticipates a record June for marriage licenses following a strong October 1907 with 25 licenses issued.
A well known lady sought a dog tag at the city recorder's office and, after all numbers up to 22 were taken, accepted 23 for her pet. An Austin man returns from St Paul praising the YWCA's work observed there.
About two months ago Fairbanks Bros invited old soldiers to sit for pictures. Most accepted. all portraits were mounted with frames by Fred Baird. George Anderson printed each comrade’s name under his image in old English lettering. The collection now decorates the G. A. R. hall and draws much admiration.
Grandpa Fogerty traveled from Minneapolis to Austin for Decoration Day and has marched with McIntyre Post for twenty four years. He says nothing would keep him away from the observance in Austin on that day.
Mail arrives with requests for season tickets from Chester Illinois Lanesboro and Minneapolis inviting friends to spend the week at the Chautauqua as a good way to advertise Austin.
Careless hunters wounded a horse owned by Mr. Albert Carson two miles from Austin this week. The owner reports the incident and condemns the shooter as a useless loafer chasing life to destroy.
The bank examiner commends the three national banks in Minneapolis for their sound condition following a recent examination. He remarks that prior public fussing seems foolish in hindsight and suggests those who overreacted would not do so again.
Mapleton residents are warned about a transient peddler who first asked $9 for a dress pattern then dropped to $2.50 to close a sale. The article urges taxpayers to beware and steer clear of such schemes.
Citizens gather in cemeteries to honor departed soldiers with processions and orations. The piece urges eternal remembrance of those who answered Civil War calls, praising the bravery of both the dead and living veterans and urging tomorrow as a sacred day to pay homage.
Dr E J Van Bronkhorst will leave Austin around August first to practice in Grand Meadow. He has worked with Dr A M Lewis for eight years and traveled monthly to Dexter and Grand Meadow. Fay Rayman will take his place after recruitment by Dr Lewis who studied Minnesota grads and selected Rayman from the class.
The George A. Hormel Packing company will build four new structures this year including an office complex, a fertilizing house, a rendering tank house, and a large ice house. Hormel, returning from Duluth, bought a Detroit or Michigan street lot for about 17500 with good rail trackage. A cold storage company with 100000 capital will be organized, with a 75000 reinforced concrete building to be erected following modern approved plans.
Mrs. W. I. Plummer hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering of the Art and Literary society with guests Mrs. Ila Miner Hanson, Mrs. Roy Miner, and Mrs. D. Twombly. A six o'clock picnic supper followed, and Mrs. Plummer received a souvenir spoon and a hand painted picture. The next meeting is set at Mrs. Herbert Warfield's home.
The Herald presents an illustrated supplement detailing the Austin Chautauqua schedule running July 7 to 12. It emphasizes moral and intellectual progress, balanced programs, and appeals to readers across the surrounding territory to attend and support the event.
Official notice prohibits games of ball and other sports within half a mile of Memorial Day exercises on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saloons must close during the same hours. The order is signed by Mayor Geo. H. Sutton.
The Lucey Thomas music class, aided by Mr. F A Tichy and Mr. Arthur Thomas, held a home recital on Lansing avenue Thursday evening. The program featured students and teachers performing a wide range of classical pieces and songs, reflecting credit on both teacher and class.
If you have property to sell or rent it will bring more money and you will secure a customer quicker if the house is newly painted and decorated. It is surprising how much can be done at comparatively little expense. We will be glad to make suggestions and farms estimates 280 L or 179 J.
Old soldiers are invited to a men's meeting next Sunday at 3 o clock in Ellis hall. John Harpman leads a patriotic gathering. Prof. F H Palmataire will perform The Rosary on the program.
G Sorfla ten announces real estate for sale including water bridge and railway frontage houses on St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus town lots and farms near Austin and in northern Minnesota. Call at Office 223 N Main St.
A detailed timeline for a Memorial Day observance includes a morning parade on St Paul Street to Water Street and Main to Lafayette Park with 24 girls as flower escorts, followed by cemetery decorations by W R C and G A R delegations. The Lafayette Park program features Mayor George Sutton, band music, readings, and a Lincoln Gettysburg Address, then processions by civic societies and various sub divisions with precise mobilization on Water, St Paul, Mill, Bridge, and Maple streets.
Sealed bids for a sewer and storm line on West Street Park Avenue Fifth Street and Ash Street in Austin Minnesota are due by 4 p m June 5 1908. The city will furnish pipe. bids must show a gross sum and include a 5 percent certified check or cash deposit.
City officials call for all Austin Minnesota businesses to close from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to enable every citizen to take part in memorial exercises. The request is issued by the mayor.
A fine will be imposed on anyone detected disturbing or removing flowers from graves in Oakwood cemetery.
New illustrated song by Harry French features The Great Moving Picture Dr Jekyel and Mr Hyde Ring Masters Wife and Drunkard andQummy. The listings suggest a program of multiple short titles and visual pieces by the artist.
The post office will open from 9 a.m. to 9: a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. on Decoration Day. The flag will fly at half mast until noon and be raised to full mast afterward.
Notice states there will be no Herald issue produced on Memorial Day, as publishers observe the holiday and return with next edition.
W E Sloane minister at residence 128 Maple St. Beth Phones. Session meeting at 10 00 am Morning worship at 10 80 sermon On Guard a homily on sleepy christians Central Sunday school at 12 m East Sunday school at 2 pm Y P S C E at 7 pm Popular evening service sermon Satan's Banquet placed in the schedule of services for the church with topics listed for each session and service
A New York hotel keeper jokes about overly dramatic diners who challenge the kitchen. Tales include a misdirected complaint about fish, a shad that prompts a blunt joke, and a meat story about a barber shop misread by a wary guest. The humor centers on waiters deflecting guests and correcting misunderstandings.
The searcher for curiosities finds marvels in Kew gardens including blistering primroses, hinged leaves that trap insects, air plants with no ground roots, walking and sleeping plants and plants that grow whiskers. All accessible to visitors free of charge.
A Sab bath school superintendent cites Gideon selecting watchful men rather than arm-bearers, noting they “watched with one eye and drank with the other” in a Herald and Presbyter quotation. The remark uses a biblical metaphor to discuss discernment and vigilance.
A London Globe anecdote about a university surgery professor testing a new student. During a clinical demonstration the professor asks what is wrong with his pressing. The student blushes and finally blurts that the tie is not straight, revealing the humorous clash of form and practice.
A witty exchange in Puck notes Mrs Gramercy reporting customs seized Paris finery but Mrs Park answers the loss is offset by earning name recognition in the papers. The brief quip reflects social intrigue and media attention.
In an Indianapolis Journal item a tombstone man praises a Gates Ajar design as handsome and fitting. The widow agrees it fits what she wants, noting he never shut a door during their marriage without being told.
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