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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
3
Austin High routed Albert Lea 6 to 0 this afternoon as Decker scored the touchdown. Minnesota fell to Wisconsin 5 to 0 in the same games.
A series of performances and gatherings announced across Gem Theatre and local halls from Nov 7 to Dec 10. Highlights include The Devil, John Eberly Concert Co, Royal Neighbor Dance at Woodman Hall, The Power of the Cross, Thanksgiving, Miss Petticoats, Home Trade Promotion Sale by Presbyterian church, Christmas Shop by Congregational Church, and Methodist Ladies Bazaar.
Local notes report possible showers tonight and Sunday with a cloudy Monday. A long list of residents and visitors include Miss Nina Bascomb, Miss Bertha Dartt, Mr. and Mrs. Morey, Mrs. F Tichy, Mrs. Matt Smith, Hattie Mills, and many others visiting or traveling between Rose Creek, Mason City, Blooming Prairie, Owatonna, Minneapolis, and Albany New York. The Eberly Concert Co. appears at the Methodist church Monday evening and Newman's Orchestra played for a dance at Don Downey's home. Prices and tickets for the concert, community notices from churches, school vacations, and a lost signet brooch near South Bridge are noted.
Fr H McCulloch will lead the Men's Meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in Ellis hall. He urges full attendance to hear an important message and hopes the hall will be filled to S R O.
Fragmentary note lists going to friends for advice to women for pity to strangers for charity to relations for nothing and to Fairbanks Bros for photos at the North Entrance over Pooler's.
An unusually pleasant social event occurred Friday evening at the Manse when Rev F E Knopf and wife hosted the church advisory cabinet for members and friends. The reception committee included Rev and Mrs Knopf Mrs O W Shaw Dr and Mrs H A Avery Mr and Mrs J M Sterling and Mr and Mrs F P McBride.
Mrs Frank Smith reports from her sister Mrs Nellie Jensen Wood of Great Falls Mont that her husband has been seriously hurt. No details are available but there is hope if he survives the next twenty four hours.
Miss Josie Sistek visits Minneapolis for a few days while Mrs H Bushman heads to Appleton to see her sister Angeline Herzog. Mr Hart of Flandreau visits daughter Mrs Joe Laurie. Mrs W S Plummer of Mankato visits Austin en route to LaCrosse. A large crowd enjoys the Carnival Rink party at Maurek's Hall with excellent music and a good time reported.
Mrs Jo Ondrick hosted a small quilting bee Friday afternoon on Seventh Street with a few friends. Guests enjoyed a pleasant gathering and light refreshments were served.
A large crowd met at the court house square Friday evening to honor Mrs. 3 L Young, foreman of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. They moved to her home for games and a fine supper, where she received a rug, butter knife, sugar shell, and linen table cloth from M Mayer in appreciation of two years as foreman.
The Yeomen of America held a dance Friday after their regular meeting. A good crowd attended and enjoyed the evening with music by Elsie Peterson and Will Chapman.
About twenty five guests attended a Friday evening birthday party for Robert Colby. Mabel Regner and Margaret Boody provided music and a cake with one lit candle topped the table. Refreshments followed at 10 30. Mr and Mrs S E Hart hosted a neighborhood party for daughter Mrs Kahliar and her husband from Minneapolis with 25 to 30 attendees enjoying games and refreshments at 11. They plan to move soon to northern Wisconsin.
A group of about twenty friends surprised Miss Froy Armstrong and Mildred Chapman Friday evening at Armstrong home after returning from the Gem. The guests enjoyed games and refreshments.
Advertises D Zerta Quick Pudding as a quick dessert that delights the family under Pure Food Laws. Claims broad appeal for all households and urges purchase at grocers for 19 cents per package with a promise of frequent repurchases and word of mouth.
A terse note states the Bijou originates swiftly, marking the start of a favorable venture. The text emphasizes rapid initiation and a positive onset without detailing further context or participants.
Mass times are at 8:00 and 10:30 a m with an evening service at 7:30. Local church announcements list St Augustine's as the venue for these services.
The First Church of Christ Scientist offers regular services at 10 30 a m Sunday Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m and Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 o clock Everyone is invited to attend all services.
Edward Goebal of 208 East Water Street Austin Minnesota reports both he and his wife found relief from kidney and back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He learned of the remedy in Kansas City and bought it from C A Pooler's drug store after moving to town. Two boxes helped his disordered kidneys and scanty secretions. he recommends the pill to others. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Rev J 5 Budlong rector resides at 406 N St Paul Street next to church Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sundays Holy Communion first Sunday 10 30 a m Morning prayer and sermon 7 30 a m Sunday school 12 o'clock Evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m
Morning worship at 10 30 led by F E Knopf with a sermon. Sunday school at noon, led by F P McBride. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Alice Corneveaux. Evening service at 7 30 features a sermon titled The Way into the Great Values. You are invited to worship with us.
Minister William E. Sloane leads the day with 10 a m session meeting and 10 30 morning worship preaching Christianity's Crisis. Central Sunday school at noon, East Sunday school at 3 pm, Y P S C E at 6 30. Help-a-man Brotherhood at 7 30 on The Full Stature of a Man. Mrs Sloane to sing What Lack I Yet Special Brotherhood Exercises. Ladies remove hats.
Petition for administration of the estate of Conrad Gobel filed by Katie Assman and Edward Goebel prompts a hearing set for November 3 1908 at 1 oclock AM in the Austin Minnesota Probate Court. The notice cites heirs at law and interested parties to show cause why letters should not be granted with Judge J M Greenman seal.
Rev Harry Booth Hazen pastor presiding at 308 Oakland avenue calls morning worship at 10 30 with sermon on Religion of the simple Life Sunday school at noon Young People meet at 6 30 led by Mrs N F Earl Dorothy Evison to recite and Harry Jensen to sing a solo Evening service at 7 30 on Mans Libel on God expected to conclude the day.
Parsonage corner Chatham and College streets hosts 9 30 class meeting led by Mrs Sarah Becker 9 30 Brotherhood meeting led by Prof G A Franklin president. Morning worship at 10 30 features sermon by the pastor anthem by the choir and violin solo by Miss Myrtle Edson. Sunday school at noon led by W O Craig superintendent. Junior League at 3 00 led by Mrs D Z Robinson superintendent inviting all children under fifteen.
At 6 30 Epworth League will discuss Church Bullying a Loving Service from Luke 7 1 17 with Stella Foster as speaker and inviting all city youths. 7 30 Evening worship features a song service and sermon by Rev F M Rule D D district superintendent Winona with violin obligato by Miss Burlingame and solo by Mrs Ray Pooler. Everyone is invited and strangers will receive a warm welcome.
Rev. J A E Naess presents morning sermon The Lord Our Great Avenger. Anthem by choir. Sunday school 12 Young People 6:30 evening English service 7:30 A Lukewarm Church. Anthem by choir. All invited. Also sale notices list several houses lots and goods for sale or trade by W Page tt Ss Ve Nwdo with barter offers and property items.
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