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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald, official city newspaper since 1891, lists subscription rates for one year, three months, one month and one week, with a single copy price. No further details on current issues or content are provided.
September ends with frost that skews local commerce as ice men lay off while coal and hardware dealers feel a rush of activity. Monarch butterflies, late bloomers of goldenrod and aster, die along roadsides and creeks, leaving hundreds found chilled and fallen.
The Minneapolis Journal lauds the governor as a show citizen and the best representative, noting that many prefer a leader with the manners of a gentleman over boorish conduct.
Reports to Dr. H. N. Braaken secretary of the state board of health show the current year has 16 smallpox deaths in Minnesota with 5000 cases reported.
A city banner from the M. W. A. floated aloft this afternoon, supported on two kites and a pure linen cord 2000 feet long costing ten dollars. An Austin boy says he can only make a kite string by tying mom’s grocer twine, and the ten dollar cord is for looks or adult kite flying.
Walter Elmer reports a small summer planting of green peanuts produced twelve sturdy bushes and a peck of large nuts. He will save the best seed for next year hoping to grow peanuts with improved quality and quantity as a profitable venture.
Work on the new Turkish bath parlors is advancing and will open soon. Floors are cemented woodwork is finished with white enamel paint a gas heater is installed and connected to radiators in the bathing rooms. The establishment promises every convenience for patrons and aims to be a first class facility.
A well dressed woman entered a Mill street shoe shop and asked a business man to fetch rye whiskey from a saloon. He showed he had no shoes, while the woman later found another man to fulfill the errand and departed with her wrapped bundle.
In appreciation, the Orient theatre management thanks Austin business men and citizens and Mr Mahnke of the Gem for neighborhood accommodations during their stay. It is with regret they close their exhibitions, leaving with cordial good wishes from all. The Midland Exhibition Co., W. H. Bowen, Genl. Mgr.
A one night only showing of The Texas Cattle King at the Gem Theatre on October 5 features a first class band in full cowboy dress. The production is presented with lavish effort to reflect the western setting and the cast has earned favorable press notices.
F H McDonnell former clothing repairer at the Grand hotel annex stands trial in Garner Iowa for the 1908 fatal shooting of Geo Stevens at Mason City. Jury empaneled after a venue change, defense by Markley and Springer, prosecution by Ramsey and Witwer. The case centers on whether the act was wilful murder or self defense as witnesses dispute details of the quarrel in the cement plant hotel office.
The schedule outlines a Thursday session with a 1:30 devotional, reports from secretary treasurer and department superintendents, population and enrollment data, and a series of Bible study talks by local leaders. Evening events include a 7:30 song service and an 8:00 talk titled The Dawn of a New World Power by A M Locker followed by a benediction.
Sheriff Nicholson returned from Tappi Tuesday where he arrested John Ott on a charge of assault and battery on twelve year old Kate Putwein. Ott pleaded guilty before Justice Fairbanks, was fined 25 dollars plus 33 dollars costs, and chose 30 days in jail. He had been drinking and attacked the girl in her neighbor’s home.
The General Land Office records show total government land receipts of 11,492,453 for the last fiscal year. Minnesota contributed 476,142 from entries totaling 429,351 acres. North Dakota led with 2,025,883 in receipts from 1,383,987 acres, while South Dakota posted 810,300 from 2,086,171 acres.
Gov John A Johnson visits Austin for a campaign speech at the Auditorium Thursday night at eight o'clock. Tichys full band will provide music as locals gather early for the event framed as the greatest meeting of the campaign with a large turnout anticipated.
Robert E. Lemmens about 26 years old died by his own action after obtaining strychnine for rats and adding it to a beer in a saloon. He drank the poisoned beer in the street despite efforts to stop him and rushed to a doctor but died.
Progressive League plans an evening gathering with Lyle Calvert Company representatives and urges a large turnout. At Tuesday’s business meeting many members met J A Cruikshank of Waterloo about starting a woven wire fence company locally.
A bead purse was found and the owner is asked to contact the Herald for return. The brief notice directs the owner to reach the newspaper for reclaiming details.
WANTED a competent woman to work in a good family with contact by phone 29 31. WANTED a small modern house to rent on the west side inquire at the Herald. WANTED at once a lady book-keeper at Schleuder Paper Co.
For RENT room house 806 Lansing avenue bathroom and city water furnished room for rent for one or two gentlemen winter occupancy preferred call Will J. Tyler 418 East Bridge St houses for rent and sale some new and modern electric lights furnace bath etc small down payment balance monthly payment furnished rooms for rent Mrs W H Adams 401 S River street
Multiple listings from local sellers including L M Tollefson offering a second-hand buggy for 12 dollars. Mrs W H Adams advertises household items and furnishings at 401 South River. Mrs Dehle seeks inquiries about a seven room house at 606 Grove street. Susan Hormel residence 310 8S St Paul St offered for sale or trade with twelve rooms and hot air furnace. G Sorflatten promotes town lots and farms near Austin and surrounding areas with office at 228 N Main St.
Justice David J. Brewer told the International Tuberculosis Congress that despite dire warnings from speakers like Yale’s Irving Fisher, he remains hopeful about public health efforts. He defined police power as state regulation affecting individuals and warned against excessive medical alarm.
The St. Cloud Journal Press notes third terms are unpopular with the people raising questions about Governor Johnson's place in office after a third term.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. it is a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, claimed to purify blood and affect mucous surfaces, described as a regular prescription by a top physician. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, with testimonials available. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The piece notes John S Pillsbury La Follette Cummins and Roosevelt as examples. It recalls Pillsbury’s three governor terms and large last majority, La Follette’s three Wisconsin terms, and Cummins’ three Iowa terms with Republican backing. It also mentions widespread interest in Roosevelt’s potential third term among voters nationwide.
W H Bucklin of Sargent awoke to find $105 missing from his inside pocket and accused Owen Finch who denies the theft and is admitted to $300 bail until the hearing.
Have your glass set now by L. M. Tollefson all paper paint and glass. Cut rates on household goods to the Pacific coast and other points. Su ch service at reduced rates. The Transfer Co. Minneapolis Mina. INSURE against fire tornado with W. W. Ranney. Call on W. W. Ranney. Remodel or repair your building The Mower County Lumber Co. furnish lumber cement plaster at right prices. CC. E. Heisty. Eclipse Lumber Company furnish building material coal wood.
Miss Julia Eibert of St Paul visits Miss Rose Heimer in town. Miss Gertie Mandler spent time in Austin visiting relatives. James Scanlon Sr and James Scanlon of Elko transact and visit in Austin and at home. Mr and Mrs Matt Smith of Austin attend the Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Mathias Krebsbach with relatives from St Paul and Minneapolis visiting the Gilligan home. Frank Miller and Paul and Eddie Krebsbach arrive from Morris and St Thomas for the same wedding event.
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