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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald announces its establishing date November 8 1891 and notes publication each afternoon except Sunday with official city newspaper status. It lists subscription and circulation figures including four dollars for annual, one dollar for shorter terms and sworn circulation of 1197.
A humorous local column laments a boastful turkey roaming the yard. The turkey tramples flower beds and nips grapes, provoking irritation before the author vows to gobble him at Thanksgiving.
A well known farmer cautions that improper use of a gasoline engine and stove pipe setup can lead to serious harm, drawing on recent experiences with both.
Freeborn County Standard notes Austin has two miles of paving now and will add two more next spring. Albert Lea cannot afford to authorize another year of paving without risking financial credibility.
An Austin woman bought a necktie for her husband in the cities. He worked hard and weariness faded the tie color, leaving his neck with a striped, zebra like appearance.
Rumor says John W Olson may resign at year end from the Minnesota state superintendency. He has been a champion of rural and graded schools, supported by assistant Schultz. Both men, former county superintendents, provided a strong administration admired across the state.
A woman passing through Mobile Alabama’s negro quarter hears an old woman chant a dirgelike tune. The elder explains the song is mournful yet necessary, saying singing it and minding her own business helps her reach heaven.
Mayville sees two births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herman Schmidt and a son to Mr and Mrs Emil Nantz, both reported Saturday. Mrs Henry Matter of Minneapolis visits, while Mr Richard Jones of Sunrise Minnesota, in town Wednesday, arranged to operate Mayville Cheese Co for the coming year, bringing his known cheese experience to benefit patrons and trade.
Alma Engebritson died at the Bert Churchill home after a yearlong illness from tuberculosis. Born September 25, 1885 in Whalen Minnesota she lived there before moving four years ago. She leaves four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 30 PM at the Lutheran church.
Delegations from Lansing and Brownsdale chapters join Unity Chapter No. 29 for a day of instruction and initiation. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Molyneaux of Winnebago City and Mrs. C. A. Hegge attend as grand officers. A 3 PM opening, a 6 PM dinner for 200, and an evening program feature music and readings.
Mrs. A L Trader writes of traveling by Milwaukee lines and contrasting service with the Northern Pacific. She praises Montana and Missoula, notes Billings, Glimpses of Ladywater wells, town growth in Malden with shops and rail work, fruit farms near Rosalia, and the appealing scenery along Rock Lake.
W S Perry a Hormel Packing salesman for the northwest Iowa region was found dead in a Monona hotel Tuesday morning from heart failure. He complained of illness the night before and was discovered by the proprietor at breakfast. Sales Manager H J Finn of Hormel aided Mrs Perry with funeral plans and the body will likely be sent to Cedar Rapids for interment.
Large Bijou audience hails Si Vadin and his flex original act as the best yet. Chinese Watton stands out as a unique dialect comedian. Hand colored picture The Mysterious Knight praised as a French production. Tonight is the last chance to see this splendid program.
A memorial service replaces the regular prayer meeting at the Congregational church on Thursday evening in memory of Arthur Cole. Short addresses will be given by Mr. Knopf Mrs. Connor Mr. McBride and Mrs. Skinner. The service is open to all interested attendees.
The Lutheran church Men's Club met Tuesday evening in church parlors with over thirty in attendance. Readings were given by Rev Naess and Mr Sorfiatten and Miss Ashley's orchestra provided music. Refreshments were served.
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. People with articles to contribute should call 880 Interstate 14-61 to arrange pickup or drop off.
The Eagles Navy unit holds its regular meeting on Thursday at 19 with the nomination of officers. Secretary F. M. ZenVer to record proceedings.
Gov John A Johnson proclaims Friday November 26 1908 as a general Day of Thanksgiving. The proclamation cites agricultural prosperity in Minnesota and urges religious observance and gratitude across the state. It notes the agricultural base and modest national economic strain, urging continuation of divine mercy.
A crew building a bridge near John Banga farm capsized after their boat went over the icy ditch. Charlie Hayes and Adolph Fedge fell into six to seven feet of cold water last Friday afternoon. Margaret Morgan began the Taylor district winter term last Monday and will drive to school. Mrs Mary Jones of Blackfoot Idaho, and her young daughter, are ill with typhoid fever under a nurse’s care. A Presbyterian church sociable is planned for next Wednesday evening in Oakland with all invited.
LANSING CW Thomas and family moved to the Harry King farm early in the week. Mr and Mrs Geo McKennan returned to Napoleon North Dakota Monday. Miss Hattie McIntyre traveled to Owatonna Wednesday for a Pillsbury recital. Mesdames Rostron and LaBar went to the cities Thursday returning Saturday. LO Thompson came from Austin Saturday for a day visit. Fifteen initiated into the Woodman lodge Monday with a post ceremony banquet. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Geo Weber Thursday afternoon. MB O Halloran of Austin was in town late week.
Adams E L Slindee returns from New Salem North Dakota on Friday. J H Krebsbach visits St Paul on Saturday and buys cattle in Lake Mills Wisconsin for his farm. Mrs Louie Klima sees relatives in Austin. County Commissioner Hambrecht visits Adams. Bishop Cotter administers confirmation at Sacred Heart church. Mathias Adams dies at daughter’s home. funeral at Sacred Heart. Miss Madge McShane and Miss Lizzie Hanson from Austin visit local households. Marguerite Carr travels from Austin. J O Malley of Rose Creek and A Torgenson conduct local business in town.
Arch ie Lang of Austin spent Sunday at J P Meadowcroft s Emma Toter visiting her sister Mrs Sam Nelson returned to Teeterville Friday Lizzie Sharp and Edi Glines spent last week at R Bedford s Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Lewis Mahacek Wednesday Nov 18 Mr and Mrs H Madson Edith and Marten drove to Albert l on Saturday returning Sunday Mrs Joseph Cafourek ill Tuesday last week to have gall stones operation Abe Brooks of Varco called at John Cook s Thursday evening Mr and Mrs John Cook drove to Austin Tuesday to visit their ill uncle Wm Cook at St Olaf s hospital Beth Marshall of Grove City visiting Meadowcroft home Rastus Carpenter spent last week with friends in Oakland James Swamberg of Myrtle was a caller here last week
Cut rates on household goods to the Pacific coast and other points. Sa fer service at re-uced rates. The gol Transfer Co Minneapolis Minn. INSURE-a unsure asnet tornado. Call on W Ranney. Visit Jack and Charlie's Bath parlors. Shampoo baths 50 cents and Turkish and Russian baths for one dollar. First oyster of the season at M Py church Wednesday evening. Tickets a quarter.
Real estate offerings include a new six room cottage on N Second St in Lake Park third ward plus several lots. Also a cement block cottage south of Mill with livestock, furniture, coal stove, sand dirt and filling. Household items include pool and billiard tables, auto, and milch cow. Trade options offered for horses or city property.
An advertisement claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers 100 dollars for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Ends with invitation to send for circulars and to buy other products.
Mrs Miles Norton of Austin visited Moscow as a pleasant caller among old neighbors. Clarence Zerkel finished drilling T R Morgan's well and moved his machinery to his Austin home. Mrs Wm Miller from Austin spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs N A Shipton. A Moscow hall dance last Friday night was enjoyed by several young folks with good time despite a smaller crowd.
On Wednesday November 18 R L Dutcher starts home milk delivery to any city area using milk from Plain Vein Dairy. Customers may call telephone 34 for orders and service.
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