Local Young People Host Socials and Church Parties
About twenty of Clive McCormick’s young friends surprised him at his Kenwood Avenue home Friday evening. They went to a J. D. McCormick home later, with games and a guessing contest using advertisements. Candy, cream, cake and fruit were served. Rev. A. B. Hazen’s Sunday school held a close social at the church Friday evening. Stoddard Church hosted a dinner party at Mrs. Deckee’s home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Puccini and Rev. and Mrs. Knopf. The Florentine lecture was followed by a Malisa dinner. Mr. Knopf spoke about his life and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive McCormick
Kenwood Avenue
J. D. McCormick Bane
Arthur Murphy
Catherine Finn
A. B- Hazen
Mee Mot
Bassler
Puccini
Ole Tolbertson
Edward
Dr. WE. Sloane
Pnan
Busy December events planned by local churches
A fragment lists multiple church and community events through December and January, including Baptist Ladies annual sale and chicken dinner, home trade auction by the Presbyterian church, Degree of Honor dance, Bull Corp post at Antitorium, and messages from Mars at the Gein Theatre. It mentions dates in December 1908 and January, with several congregations including Methodist, Congregational, and Oberlin College events referenced in period language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prasbytorian
Auditori
Krintinas
Auoitorium
Ladita
Congregational Church
Lodge
L. F
Antitorium
Blind Boone Disiverl Gu
Methixlint Church
Thuraday
Oberlin College
Local News Briefs From Austin Area Weather and Social Notes
Sunday forecast calls for fair weather with fresh south and southwest winds. Local visits include Mrs John Dake of Madison visiting, Mrs Tillie Woodward hosting a party, and several residents returning from family trips. A Christmastide shop is set to open in Austin December 8 and 9 by the Congregational church, offering Christines presents. Social events include a Baptist Ladies Sale and Chicken Pie Dinner on Tuesday December 1, with lunch served from 11 30. Other notes mention hospital stay, theatre and church activities, and visits to Waterloo Iowa and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dake
sMfadison
Ars
ALE
Anna Chriauiungen
Hla F
Misa Gurlig Mullenbach
Adamy Shore
Tillie Woodward
Gillan
Norn
Stellassy
G’clork
the Baptist Ladies
Unpleasant dancing party at Riley Brooks home
A dancing party was held at the Riley Brooks residence on Thursday night. About forty couples attended as Newman’s orchestra played and the music reportedly tarnished the event’s mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Brooks
Atony
Newman
Go to friends for advice to women for pity to strangers for charity
North Balrvare, Jyer Pooler'. FAIRBANKS BROS. for PHOTOS. The note reads as a terse 19th century guidance line seeking social support and photographic services, naming firms for images and charity appeals in a small community context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relations
Fairbanks Bros
Pittsburgh Mine Explosion Threatens Hundreds Feared Dead
A major explosion at the Pittsburgh Buffalo Company mine in Mariana Washington County injures and possibly traps many workers. Reports say two to three hundred men were in the mine. the general office notes about one hundred workers were underground when the blast occurred. Smoke filled the shafts as Rescue efforts begin with uncertain fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittyburgh
Lee
Pittsburgh-Buffalo Company
Mariana
Washington County
Marianga
Howe
Local notes from Aberdeen and nearby towns in 1910s style
Olf Nicholsen Bay returns to work in Aberdeen Dakota. Mr and Mrs Lobdill visit Blue Earth then Spring Valley. Mrs Chase hosts guests including Mrs Allen and Mrs Friedheim of Minterpolis. St Andrew parish meeting postponed. Lutz hosts Methodist church official board reception next Monday. P Peck renominated as Austin Homestead correspondent. Advertisement offers 75 monthly for four daily orders from New York City. Christchurch Men’s Club meets at George W Mertick home with elections and music. next meeting to include a city speaker. W O Page listed with phone 199.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olf Nicholsen Bay
Aberdeen
Dak
Lobdill
Blue Earth
Spring
Valley
Fred Chase Hoang
Allen
Freidheim
Minterpolis
St. Andrew Brotherwood
Lutz
New York City
Ttd- Men's Club of
Christchurch
George W. Mertick
U. E. Lewis
A Belhy
Cassius Ryavcretary
A. C. Waldecker
Seby
Migs Hurlingame
Dr. Rayman
W. O. Page
Don’t Miss the Men’s Meeting at Elk’s Hall
Tomorrow afternoon at three o’clock at Elk’s Hall a report on Billy Sunday’s Ottumwa revival will be given by attendees. Miss Alice Hayes will sing a solo. Join the Christian Brotherhood gathering and bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skuld
Migs
Alice Hayes
Jomor
Rose
Elk’s Hall
Port of
Ottumwa
The
Christian, Brotherhood
W. A
Ladies skate free at local rink and holiday notices
East Side items announce free skating for ladies tonight at Muuurek rink and a last chance Monday before Christmas. Also reported are baptisms by Rev G We Luig, a Men's Meeting at Elks, a missing fox, and locals promoting candy from Golden West and McDonald’s Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Ink
Waters
The
Gilies
Muuurek
Toy Xman
Flying Fish Attract Lantern On Foremast Nightwatch
In the Indian Ocean a strange birdlike fish lands aboard a vessel drawn to a lantern on the foremast. The creature, resembling a sand mullet with long fins and thin flaps, sails and struggles, then falls back. It appears edible and could be a potential food source for sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ocean
Kogena
Aeh
Rensel
Appencamre
Egea Ami
Sydney
S$ Wi
Exeentan
Men of Faith Welcome at Wilks Hall Meeting
Men of all denominations and beliefs, Christians and others, are equally welcome at the Men’s Meeting tomorrow afternoon at Wilks Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilks' Hall
Vesper Services Planned at YWCA on Sunday
Vesper services will be held at the YWCA Sunday afternoon at 3 40 led by Mrs Stephen Cnek with the theme Helpfulness All women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YW. G. A
Stephen Cnek
Scotch Macks Dazzle at Bijou in Packed Show
At the Play Houses the Scotch Macks impressed a packed crowd last night with Reta Mack hailed as the top Scottish dancer. The Gem theater offered vaudeville and moving pictures with praise for its International acts and Meyer Mahuke urging audiences to watch the Gem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reta Mack
Ack Mack
Austin
Nota
Mahuke
Merilx
Watele
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Staddard Club
Maine
Filberts
McBride
Turity
Secu
Swool
Mytalocs
Saudee Tetley
Proit
Malaga
Carnie Gripen
York Apples
Hormel
John Briebach
Cantor
Curtis
A. B. Wilder
Lyle
Mra
Honey Miller
Bias Mamie Smith
Mire
Barbara Dovenbery
Waterloo
L. Burnett
A. Ny Gollins
Minneapolis
Bandler
Roow
RB. Murphy
Brat Henry
Miller
Milwrakes
Gusie Nelson
George Mach
Boi
Wirgh
Norman
Sutherland
Montana
Rev
Hilmin
Ashland
Wis
A. Winner
Geo
la Vanway
Floy
Riverview Farm
Fred Andervon
Miles City
Mont
Katie Swenson
Gyo
Lorimer
Emma Dunbar
St. Paul
Nellie Phillipa
Jackson
George Norton
Madison
M. D
Harey Gilmore
A.M. Steen
Stesire
Will Grane
Kenwood
Arenur
Mirsea Clo
Addie Teeter
Concord
F. Rademacher
Virginia
ITU
B. Garmichrel
Marcella
Frank Orr Af Menara
Lows
Budlong
Minneapoia
New Wellus Memorial Netriment
Denna
Red Wing
North
Balrvare
Jyer Pooler
Ainers
Pittsburgh
East Side
Ludwig
Sal Johan
Frank A. Kxatpicka
G. We Luig
Elks’ West
Dagtt
Kaus
George C. Kaus
Mins Manderaun
Mra. W. Williams
Mamie O'Malley
Catherine
North Dakota
Frank Hosher
McDonald's
Salt Lake City
Vesper Services
Matinee
Usta Hal
John PB. Willson
Retta
Exison
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