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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
The column notes a decline in attendance at the Minnesota state fair, suggesting residents may feel less opulent than in the past. It also invites readers to bring news items or notices to the Herald.
In a humorous note from the Albert Lea Standard a prodigal son tells his father he found religion at camp meeting and asks for ten dollars. The father replies that religion is free and the request is misdirected.
Rev. Budlong who spent weeks in Missouri on Chautauqua work says he has traveled much but cannot find a town better or prettier than Austin. He notes no better place has been found.
Within 48 hours two hunting deaths are reported. A 16 year old accidentally shoots his 11 year old brother. A man accidentally shoots himself in the throat, prompting talk of safety and a calmer Fourth of July.
The Wabasha Herald and Rochester Bulletin both claim Tawney will carry Olmstead county. They argue the anti-Tawney Republicans failed to field a strong candidate in the primary, doubting they can defeat Knatvold now.
Citizens denounce a shanty that has stood on Mill street for a week as the worst nuisance and urge removal. They say the permit was wrongly granted and the structure blocks the street, harming business and residents.
John S. Regan a brakeman for the C M St P Railroad is at home with a severe right eye wound after wrestling with drunks near Rosemount. A slung shot struck him as he tried to move a deceased hobo from the rails. He received care in the caboose and at Farmington, with two daily dressings needed.
A young man named Thatcher says he was pickpocketed on Bridge Street after socializing with two or more city youths. He reported losing 26 dollars, later recovering 150 dollars from the group, and police learned the four boys’ identities.
The Sunday school will host a social Saturday evening at the church and on the lawn. Refreshments will be served outdoors and a program by the scholars in the church at 8 o'clock. The program includes instrumental and vocal music and recitations, and ends with a series of tableaux. Watermelons will be served in the basement dining room at 5 cents a slice.
Affected prayers and Sunday evening services will now begin at 7 30 instead of 8 00. The changes apply across all churches to standardize the evening schedule.
Dr W E Sloane will present a five part story sermon in Austin starting next Sunday titled The Dreams That Came True. The work adapts the popular story sermon form to dramatic chapters with themes of youth temptation power and responsibility. The author uses scholarly research and a vivid narrative to convey moral truths without direct preaching.
The Herald prints the names of candidates filed for nominations in the coming primaries. North District nominees include W. C. Grimm Clayton republican W. A. Nolan Grand Meadow republican W. A. Wilson Racine prohibitionist Frederick Christgau Dexter Democrat. South District nominees include C. R. Boostrom Austin republican Harlan G. Palmer LeRoy republican George Gilbertson LeRoy republican Hubbard Carey Adams republican Alexander Halvorson Nevada prohibitionist. County officers and board members are listed with party affiliations.
The Herald runs several help wanted ads. A young man is sought to work in a garden with steady fall employment and inquiries should go to A. E Carter near Fir Grounds. A girl seeks board and schooling, with contact via phone 38 J 11 Interstate. Another girl needed for board in a nice home. A farm lease near the city with a dairy setup for 40 or 80 cows is advertised by George Dutcher. A dining room girl and dishwasher needed at Normal Restaurant on Main street with good wages.
Real estate ad offering houses on Water hridee Railway St Paul St Oakland plus town lots and farms near Aveli in the northern part of the state. Call to see G. Sorflaten at Office 223 N Main St.
Alma Anderson, a roundhouse worker, became trapped under a boiler and twisted his spine while trying to free himself. Fellow workers pulled him free, suffering great pain. Dr. Allen, the company surgeon, treated him at the scene and later at home, administering morphine to ease the pain.
Cut rate on household goods to the Pacific coast and other points with reduced service, The Mower County Lumber Co offers lumber cement and plaster at prices that are right. C. I. Heisry.
In the District Court of Minnesota first division William C. Smith of Dexter Mower County Minnesota was adjudicated bankrupt on September 1 1908. The first meeting of creditors will be held September 15 1908 at two oclock p m before Referee William Burns at his Winona Minnesota office to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Henry Weber Jr is attorney for the bankrupt Dexter Minnesota.
Citizens are urged to attend a forthright barbecue gathering at the Austin courthouse tomorrow at 7 p.m. to discuss plans and boost community involvement.
Ben George, son of Ben King, suffered a severe arm crush while threshing on his father’s farm twenty miles from town. His arm was drawn into a belt pulley, mangled but could be saved. He was transported by auto to Dr. Allen’s office and will recover but be out of work for some time.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F W Cheney & Co Toledo offer this claim. Waldin Kinnan Mary wholesale druggists endorse F J Cheney with 15 years of good business. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Fisch's Store 36 offers unbleached sheeting apron ginghams fleeced goods pandy ginghans and table oil cloths. Spools Merrick thread and 25 percent off summer and modern flour. Best flour 1.25 per bag and Lenox soap 8 bars plus Santa Claus soap. Plus best 40c Jap tea bulk and 50c Jap tea bulk and 42c best lie coffee.
Public notice from P. H. Davison of Austin dated September 2 1908 disclaims responsibility for any bills contracted by his wife Idell Davison after the date.
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