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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1908

Page

5

Coming Events December schedule at local venues

The notice lists events from December including Miss Petticoats at Gem Theatre on Dec 1 and Baptist Ladies dinner, Dec 1. It also covers inspections, sales, dances, bazaars, concerts and a college glee club through January with venues such as Auditorium Baptist and Methodist churches Gem Theatre and Comet Lodge venues.

Miss Petticoats- Gem Theatre Baptist Ladies G. A. Bt The Presbyterian Church Ladies of Congregational Church Comet Lodge B. of L. F Methodist Ladies Blind Boone Concert Co Methodist Church Oberlin College Baptist Church

Young Friends Surprise Clare McCormick at Kenwood Home

About twenty friends gathered Friday evening at Clare McCormick’s Kenwood avenue home after meeting at the Finn residence. They walked to the J. D. McCormick house, played games, and held a guessing contest of advertisements with Arthur Murphy and Catherine Finn nearly matching. Each received a candy box, and ice cream cake and fruit were served.

Clare McCormick Kenwood Avenue Finn J. D. McCormick Arthur Murphy Catherine Finn

Christmas shop opens in Austin for two days

The Congregational church women run a Christmas shop in Austin on December 8 and 9 selling handmade gifts. Local residents A B Wilder of Lyle and Mrs Henry Miller and Miss Mamie Smith attend events, with other community notices about visits, dinners, and local services interspersed.

Austin Henry Miller Mamie Smith August Smith Farm

Hazen Sunday School Social Delights Church Crowd

The Rev. H. B. Hazen's Sunday school class hosted a Friday evening social at the church inviting young ladies. The event was reported as exceedingly pleasant and well received by attendees.

Rev H. B. Hazen

Stoddard Club Hosts Italian Dinner Honor Guests

Mrs. M. I. Bassler and Mrs. Levi W. Decker led a Stoddard Club dinner at Mrs. Decker's home Friday evening. Guests of honor included Mrs. Walter Waldron Mrs. W. T. Mandeville Mr. and Mrs. R. Puccini and Rev. and Mrs. F. E. Knopf. Mr Puccini organized the menu and Rev. Knopf spoke on Stoddard and its founder. Puccini also offered an informal talk on Italy and its people.

M. I. Bassler Levi W. Decker Decker Walter Waldron W. T. Mandeville R. Puccini F. E. Knopf Stoddard Club Puccini Knopf Stoddard Mr. Puccini Italy

Miners Entombed in Pittsburgh Buffalo Mine Disaster

Special to the Herald reports a serious explosion at the Pittsburgh Buffalo Company mine in Marianna Washington County. Initial estimates suggest 100 to 200 men were underground with no confirmed fatalities. smoke banks rose from two shafts an hour after the blast, delaying rescue and search efforts.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Buffalo Company Mariana Washington County Marianna Genral Office of Coal Co

Community Notes From Aberdeen South Dakota Area

Olaf Nicholson returns to Aberdeen. Lobdills visit Blue Earth before Spring Valley. Mrs. Chase hosts guests from Minneapolis. St Andrew Brotherhood postponed. Lutz to host Methodist official board reception Monday evening. KE Peck renominated as Austin Homestead correspondent. Classified ad offers $75 monthly for four daily orders. Christchurch Men’s Club elected officers and held a meeting with music and social. Storm windows installed. note from W O Page.

Olaf Nicholson Aberdeen S. Dak

Mrs Tillie Woodward Hosts Luncheon for Ten Friends

Mrs Tillie Woodward entertained a party of ten ladies at her home Friday afternoon and served luncheon at five o'clock.

Tillie Woodward

Pleasant dancing party at Riley Brooks home

A dancing party was held Thursday night at the Riley Brooks home with about forty couples in attendance. Newman's orchestra supplied the music for the event.

Riley Brooks Newman

Christening Party at Ole Tolbertson Home

The Ole Tolbertson home on the East Side hosted a christening for their son James Edward conducted by Dr. W. E. Sloane. About forty relatives and intimate friends attended a noon ceremony followed by a dinner. The house featured white decorations, ribbons, crysanthemums and potted plants.

Ole Tolbertson James Edward W. E. Sloane

Flying fish swarm aboard in Indian Ocean voyage

The Freeman's Journal notes an unusual night when dozens of flying fish gathered on a vessel in the Indian Ocean drawn by the lantern on the foremast. The stunned fish, resembling sand mullet with winglike fins, were edible and praised as a delicacy by epicures.

Indian Ocean Sydney Freeman’s Journal

Men’s Meeting Promises Revival Report in Ottumwa

At the Christian Brotherhood gathering tomorrow afternoon a report will be presented by attendees of Rev. W. A. Sunday’s revival meetings at Ottumwa Iowa last Sunday. Miss Alice Hayes will sing a solo. Attend and bring a friend.

Bucklin Alice Hayes Ellis’ Hall Frank Orr Menona Iowa L. W. Decker Smith-Decker Orr Austin John Allen Fairbanks Allen Rev J. S. Budlong Minneapolis New Welles Memorial Settlement House Board of Missions Red Wing Christ Church Elk’s Hall Billy Ottumwa The Christian Brotherhood W. A

Big night at the East Side Roller Rink and free skating

The East Side Roller Rink hosts a big night with ladies skating free. Xman Photos returns Monday December 21 as the last chance before Christmas at Bucklin’s. The Krupp picka children were baptized Thursday afternoon by Rev. Lutz.

E. H. Waters Maurek Bucklins

Men of all beliefs invited to tomorrow’s Elks Hall meeting

A inclusive notice invites men of all denominations and beliefs to the Men’s Meeting at Elks Hall tomorrow afternoon. It emphasizes Christian and non Christian attendees are equally welcome.

Elks’ Hall

Vesper Services At Y W C A On Sunday Afternoon

Vesper services are planned for Sunday at 3 30 PM in Y W C A rooms with leader Mrs Stephen Cook guiding the session on the topic Helpfulness All women are invited to attend.

Stephen Cook

Scotch Macks Shine at Bijou With Packed House

The Scotch Macks wow the audience at the Bijou last night led by Miss Reta Mack hailed as the best Scotch dancer on the American vaudeville stage. Jack Mack performs witty Scotch songs and wooden shoe dancing. tonight’s bill promises more. The Gem on the ground floor again draws praise for clear moving pictures and a strong program under Manager Mahuke who urges audiences to watch the Gem and its international acts.

Reta Mack Jack Mack Austin the Gem Mahuke

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