Community events calendar for late Oct through Dec
A series of upcoming local events listed across churches and halls including dancing parties at Maurek's Hall and the Auditorium, family entertainment at the Congregational church, Reformation and Thanksgiving observances, theater shows at the Gem Theatre, and fundraisers such as the Presbyterian home trade promotion and Methodist Ladies' Bazaar. Also noted are the General Election on Nov 3, and various holiday and seasonal events through December.
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L. A
R. T
Congregational Church
Gem Theatre
the Power of the Cross
Hose Co
Anual Ball
Miss Petticoats Gem Theatre
The
Presbyterian Church
Ladies of Congregational Church
Austin News Briefs Include Local Visits and Events
Weather cools and clouds set in as Austin residents report travel and visits. Notables include Hoppin of Dexter, Beneke of Waltham, and long list of locals attending lectures, concerts, sales, and church and charity events. The Bazaar offers 5 cent specials while Mrs. Hartje returns as nurse and a funeral for infant Walter Osborn is noted.
Untidy note on seeking aid at Fairbanks Bros for photos
Fragmentary message requesting advice for women and pity from strangers, with directions to Fairbanks Bros for photos near North Entrance over Pooler. The text names friends relations and charity, implying a request or errand rather than a clear event.
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Fairbanks Bros
Miss Gertie Gavin Showered by Local Clerks
The clerks of Thon, Fisch, and West stores gave a surprise shower for Miss Gertie Gavin at her home Tuesday night. Friends presented a hand tied comforter. A ten o'clock lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thon
Fisch
West Stores
Gertie Gavin
Tawney in the City Discusses Tariff Revision Plans
Congressman Tawney spent a few hours in the city and planned to speak in Lyle tonight. He asserted the 61st Congress will revise the tariff, favoring removal of lumber from the duty list and readjustment to reflect production costs both at home and abroad. He denied calls for an upward revision and urged investigation before changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawney
Lyle
the Herald
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
House
Friends honor Mrs Ek Wall on Bridge Street birthday
About ten to fifteen friends surprised Mrs M Ek Wall at her Bridge Street home Tuesday evening for her forty ninth birthday. A fine supper was served at ten o clock and Mrs Wall received several gifts as souvenirs of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Baird
Little Sons
Excelsior
Baird
S. R. Stanton
Walter Osborn
A. Osborn
J. S. Budlong
Rose Creek
R. S. Holmes
St. Paul and
Oakland Ave
M. Ek. Wall
Bridge Street
County News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Mrs Annie Bennett of Austin visited at the DB Vaughan home over the weekend and is a former Lansing teacher. Mrs John Neller of Austin spent a day with her sister Mrs O LaBar. Mr and Mrs Davis of Spring Valley visited Mrs Markham. Chas Edwards came from Minneapolis for the funeral of Miss Edith Hyatt. J F Beatty spent Sunday in Blooming Prairie. Story family moved to a farm west of town. Miss Quinn of Grand Meadow visited Mrs Lindsley en route to Canada. B F Stimson stayed in town briefly. W F Markham, George LaBar and Mr Davis went to Rice Lake. Mrs A V Bacon returned from Roch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Dalager
Blooming Prairie
Sam Peterson
Katherine Hartje
St. Olaf Hospital
John Furtney
Cora Dovenberg
Decorah
Simon Smith
Clare
J. D. McCormick
Aberdeen
Harry King
Ila
A. R. Green
Los Angeles
Hunt
Austin
Edith Highet
Lansing Tuesaday
Oakwood Cemetery
Catherine Zender McGuigan
Mazeppa
Margaret Zender
Gavin Penny
Annie Bennett
DB Vaughan
Lansing
Chas Edwards
Minneapolis
Edith Hyatt
J F Beatty
Story
Bacon
Miss Quinn
Grand Meadow
Mrs Lindsley
Canada
Minnesota Governor Question Ponders State Loyalty
The remark questions whether a governor like Jacob F. Jacobson, chairing the state, should be asked to address people beyond Minnesota. The snippet implies debate over the governor’s duty to national engagement versus state focus.
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Jacob F. Jacobson
Minnesota
Bijou Theatre Opens With Packed House
Bijou Theatre drew a capacity audience for the opening show last night. La Moure Bros. vaudeville and pantomime acrobatics drew applause. The film program included The Result of Eating Horse Flesh turning the crowd to laughter. Tonight’s bill repeats with doors at 7:00 and curtain at 7:30.
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Bijou
la Moure Bros
OAK Society Meeting With Mrs George Lalia
Community mourns Edith Highet as she lies in a future sorrow. The mother and brothers receive sympathy from all as the town notes her bright life. The OAK Society will meet with Mrs George Lalia on Thursday and all are invited to attend.
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The
OAK Society
George Lalia
Edith Highet
Local travel and visits round Brownsdale area
Mrs Sarah Wheeler returned to Dakota Tuesday. Mrs B Johnston and her son of Grand Meadow visited relatives briefly. Miss Ruth Sleeper came back from Crafton North Dakota Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Gransee returned from a Stacyville Iowa visit. Ray Bailey returned from Lincolnton North Carolina Tuesday evening. Miss Eva Bemis of Dexter ends the week at D L Tanner's. Mr CO Sleeper sold his house and store to his brother Will. Sleeper family plans California departure this week. Miss Eliza Tanner returned from Spring Valley Tuesday.
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Ruth Sleeper
Crafton
Local Notes From Rochester And Village Bindings
Mrs Kent recovering well after an operation in Rochester. Rev Charles Alborn of Myrtle buying land here plans a new house. Mrs Wilbour Goslee and her mother Mrs Meadowcroft visited Austin Thursday. Mrs John Cook hosted several youths for dinner Sunday. Eva Allen, recent worker at Mr Stewart's, has returned home. Mrs Stewart's hand improving but under care. Dr Freeman and wife of Glenville visited Mr and Mrs John Cook Tuesday.
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Charles Alborn
Myrtle
John Cook
Cnnner
Eva Allen
Mr Stewart
Freeman
Glenville
Purposed New Piano Purchase And Barn Rescue
Mr and Mrs Theo Johnson purchased a new piano. Four year old Harold Kent fell into a straw filled shoot in Sam Nelson's barn. Gladys Nelson alerted her mother who rescued Harold before he suffocated, and he recovered shortly after.
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Theo Johnson
Harold Kent
Sam Nelson
Gladys Nelson
Local social notes from Adams and Rose Creek
Miss Ella Peterson of Lyle visits Slindee home. John and Mrs Mullenbach in Austin visiting J Effinger. Mrs Skahn and Miss Maggie Cronon of Rose Creek visited Adams friends. Tom Madden returns from Bondbells North Dakota. R McGreevy and daughter Toots travel to Rochester and back. Mrs King and Mrs W Brown from Austin visit Adams and Slindee homes. Mrs John Gilligan and Mary visit Austin. Delia Cummings returns from Rochester after visiting sister Mrs Thos Keating. M and J Krebsbach transact business in Rose Creek. George Mandler in Austin. John Cronon of Rose Creek transacts in Adams. Stephenia Olson returns from Rochester visiting her hospitalised brother. H Carey in Lyle.
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Skahn
Maggie Cronon
Rose Creek
Adams
Tom Madden
Bondbells
N. D
R . McGreevy
Toots
Rochester
King
Austin
W .Brown
E. Slindee
John Gilligan
Mary
Delia Cummings
Dance by Z C B J Ladies in Maurek Hall
The Z C B J ladies host a Wednesday evening dance on November 3 at Maurek's Hall with Tichy's orchestra providing music. Everyone who enjoys a good dance and fine music is invited to attend.
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Maurek’s
Tichy
Knights Summoned to Oct 28 Meeting in Woodman Hall
The Knights of the Maccabees summon members to the next Tent meeting at Woodman Hall on Wednesday evening October 28 1908 by order of the Commander.
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Woodman Hall
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $100 Per Cure
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement notes the firm’s Toledo address and notary acknowledgment dated December 6, 1886. The ad promotes internal use and blood and mucous surface action, with testimonials and druggist availability.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J. F. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Saene
Price Tdc
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McBride the
Spermer Johnson
Wreat Steel Trust
Hanes Coomiey
Mitre
Uxt
Ip &T
Great Trust Iron Ranges
Johnson
Iron Range
Teft and
Sherman
Perience
Edward the Tailor
East Mill St
Bobby White
WEI OK
Chic
Esay
Franz
the Devil” der
W. RK. Hoppin
Dexter
B. Beneke
Waltham
Almina Pease
John Young
Arthur Seevey
M. O. Seevey
Virgil Bisbee
Jake Jacobson
John
Louis Rustad
Rice Lake
St. Augustine’s Reading Circle
Francis Rademacher
Great Western Depot
M. S. Fisco
Mrs
A. C. Johnson
Northfield, Minn
J. C. Johnson, Jr
John Harbaugh
City
North Yakima, Wash
R. Peterson
Gordonsville
Minn
C. J. Buchanan
St. Ansgar
Lutheran Church
Edwin A. Lornson
Milwaukee
Fay Greenman
W. P. Miner
North
South Dakota
Mabel
J. C. Stiel
Oakes, N.D
D. B. Vaughan
Olive Vaughan
Turkey
Clifton Springs
New York
C. M. Westwig
St. Anthony Park
C. A. Hegge
Sommer
J. A. E. Naess
Sig Kaufman
T. H. Denison
Lyle Center
Jacob Weiss
St. Paul
Jo DeGroodt
J. P. Carroll
Mrs. Eberling
Postville
Emma Fisher
A. F. Mattice
McIntyre
J. W. Mackie
Taft
E. B. Hornbeck
Albert Thon
Mr Hornbeck
Tungstoker Co
Cleveland
James Hart
Seattle
Hart
Petrolia
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Mankato
Owatonna
County News
John Neller
Mrs O ' LaBar
Davis
Spring Valley
Markham
F Stimson
W F Markham
George LaBar
Mr Davis
A V Bacon
Roch
LaMoure Bros
Edison
Siggy
Tone
Tone Bros
Allspice
Wutmeg
Ginger
Des Moines, Iowa
Ester Iparsway
Brownsdale
Sarah Wheeler
Dakota
Mrs B Johnston
Eliza Tanner
London
Wilbour Goslee
Meadowcroft
Ella Peterson of
Slindee
John Mullenbach
J Effinger
H Carey
Z. C. B. J. Dance
Knights of the Maccabees
Linder Austin National Bank
Jack
Charley
Prairie du Chien
Jack and
W.R. Earl Furniture Co
Cheffoniers
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