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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
2
Nick Zender complains the tally from the local hunt omits two teddy bears he entered. The dispute centers on scoring fairness and official recognition of the items.
Readers seek annual permanent improvement reports from Rochester Faribault Albert Lea and Owatonna with emphasis on whether Austin rivals show about 400000 for the year. The request notes anticipation of sister city data and local comparisons.
The city mourns Conductor Arthur Beers as his funeral procession moves through the streets. The tribute highlights railroad men as brave public servants, whose daily duties involve danger and sacrifice, often unrecognized, with families feeling the anxiety of every journey and farewell.
In Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886 Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of J F Cheney Co pledges to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure The advertisement asserts the remedy works through blood and mucous surfaces and offers free samples and the Pills for constipation products by Pauly Pills.
We sincerely thank the members of the W. R. C. and G. A. R. and our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. G. W. Johnson Mrs. Cushing Mrs. Otto Anderson Ray Johnson.
Mrs. Sarah Howe, 36, wife of rug maker Napoleon Howe, attempted suicide with paris green after a history of unhappiness and escapes. Sheriff and doctors declare her in personal crisis mania and commit her to the Rochester asylum for care.
Private letters from Sam Elmer recount a 72 hour Pacific storm during a voyage from Yokohama to Manila. He notes ships Rhode Island and Connecticut loss of men overboard, cramped conditions, and strict plague controls at Manila. The journey includes Amoy, Colombo, Genoa, Gibraltar, Suez, and arrival in New York with speed legends like Speedy Speerie.
The Inter-County Ditch Working reports half the dredging of Turtle creek ditch completed. The 100 foot by 50 foot dredger moves 100 feet every twelve hours, operates day and night with two fireman gangs and a 12 foot deep by 65 foot wide channel. Located near Moscow after starting at Rice Lake the craft follows the creek bed, lifting earth with a seven lever system and dropping mud via a swinging arm. A small two person boat carries workers to the bank, often crossing cold water hazards.
The November committee of the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church will hold a rummage sale at the Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21. Those with items to contribute should call 380 Interstate 14-61.
Miss Martha E. Laird of Los Angeles died Friday November 6 1908. The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p m in the Los Angeles crematory chapel. She taught in Austin about ten years ago and was one of the citys brightest popular teachers. Details of death not available.
Regular services held at 10 30 a m on Sabbath with a Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m A Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 o'clock invites everyone to attend any or all of these services
Three blocks from Fox Hotel, this residence includes city water gas bath and electric lights. Inquiries at the HERALD office.
Rev J S Budlong rector resides 406 N St Paul Street next door to church Holy Communion 750 a m every Sunday Holy Communion first Sunday of month 1030 a m Morning prayer and sermon 730 a m Sunday school 12 o'clock Evening prayer and sermon 730 p m
Corner of St Paul Street and Oakland Avenue lists Rev Harry Booth Hazen as pastor residing at 308 Oakland. Morning worship 10 30 with sermon the Shepherd of Life. B Y P U 6 30 led by F A Ticknor on Temperance. Misses Ella and Myra Wiseman duet. Evening worship 7 30 with sermon Lessons from the Garden of Life.
Morning worship and sermon at 10 30 led by minister F E Knopf with Morning music and anthem There is a Land Solo The Prophet King by Harry Pettingill Sunday school at noon led by F P McBride Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Evening address by Rev H E Chapman of Waterville on The Worlds Greatest Needs at 7 30 Good music noted in both services You are invited to worship with us
Multiple departments announce November 15 as double stamp days with exceptions for grocery. Messages promote lower rates on household goods to the Pacific coast, superior service at re need rates, and insurance options through W W Ranney. Builders urged to use Mower County Lumber Co for lumber cement plaster and materials.
Alice Hayes sings solo pieces including There Is a Land Mine Eye Hath Seen in a church recital. The program highlights traditional hymns and classical sacred songs.
The Normal Restaurant will serve a roast duck dinner from 6 to 8 every Saturday evening. Come and test one of these fine evening dinners.
Austin resident O. J. Benton testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured dull back pains after use over three years ago. The ad urges readers to treat kidney trouble early to avoid dropsy or Bright's Disease and lists Foster Milburn Co as US agents selling the remedy at 50 cents.
Services in the new church corner St Paul and Maple. 9:30 Class meeting led by Mrs. Sarah Becker and Brotherhood meeting led by Harold Eastman. 10:30 Morning worship with sermon and choir. Violin solo by Miss Myrtle Edson. Baptism and reception of members. 12:00 Sunday school led by W. O. Craig. 3:00 Junior League led by Mrs. D. Robinson. 6:30 Epworth League on Soul Winning led by Edith Chandler. 7: Evening worship with solo by Gail Lutz. Services invite college students and strangers. evening service especially for young people.
William E. Sloane is minister with A. C. Heilman as assistant. Services begin 10 a.m. with a session meeting followed by morning worship and the sermon The Loneliness of Christ. Sunday school at 12 noon central and 3 p.m. East. 6:30 p.m. Y P S C E and 7:30 p.m. Popular Evening service featuring The Most Wonderful Magnet. Brief object sermon for children. Ladies asked to remove hats during evening service.
Rev Naess leads morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Hofstad of Hayfield occupying the pulpit An anthem by the choir Sunday school and Bible class at 12 Luther League at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 includes an anthem with Rev Naess delivering the sermon Carrie Peterson is leader LEA der is misspelled but noted as leader in the text
The Austin High School football team defeated Northfield High this afternoon by 16 to 4 to claim undisputed Southern Minnesota champions status.
In the state of Minnesota probate court for Mower County the petition of Katie Assman and Edward Goebel seeks letters of administration for Conrad Goebel who died intestate on November 2 1908. The hearing is set for November 30 1908 at 10 o clock A M in Austin Minnesota. This notice cites all heirs and interested persons to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
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