The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-06-03

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THE last bayfield, Press has an interest
ing sketch of the early history of La
Pointe, by Miss Mary Warren.
The Court House painting is all finished
The building presents q splendid appear
ance The color is pure white
Mr.. August Zachau shows himself
man of taste, by building handsome
picket fence around his residence.
THE merry whack of the calkers' ham
mer, and the delightful szzle of burnt
pitch may be heard upon our docks.
Up to hour Of going to press we have
received no further particulars IN regard
to the striking of Mr.. William Patterson.
JIM Robinson's circus was at Racine last
Saturday. Here week has passed and
jim, the clown, has given us no circus yet.
People wishing to visit the Lake Supe-
rior region are at perfect liberty to do so.
They will find Us all here when they come.
Gun merchants are receiving new sum
mer goods. Pick ont of our advertising
columns the business men and "go for
emf
THE pile of rubbish that stood in the
street in front Of the Coddington Block is
goaeupi5us Good radiance to bad rub
bish.
No paper will be issued from this office
July 4th AS our publication day does not
fall on the 9Th, it is perhaps unnecessary to
mention the matter at all
GEN. L. E. W ebb, was summoned last
week from Lacrosse by telegram, to Nor
ristown n. Y. to see his father who was
dangerously injured by fall.
ANYBODY that is in arrears with the poor
printer, better get their lives insured, if
they don't intend paying, because we are
'goin' c'lectin' y pretty soon.
THE State Gazette comes out for L. S.
Grant for President in 1872. Our name
has been mentioned, but we have concIu-
ded to live in peaceful "retirity"
No hand-organs in the city this year.
We wouldn't mind playing one ourselves
for a day or two if we thought we could
make a little " speculation" by it.
Now is the time to procure good house
before the rush commences. People want
ing comfortable dwellings, for the season
cannot be too quick in procuring them.
FRIDAY was one of the most delightful
DAYS Of the season. To come right down
to the point, we can just get up as good
weather here as they can in any place.
IF local items do not pan out better, we
are going to fill the local column with
sHelmbold's Extract SarsapariIla," which
by the way is good to purify the blood.
QUITE an intimacy exists between our
citizens and the water coolers in different
parts Of our city Old water better look
sharp or he'll get sucked in every time.
A WISCONSIN Doctor butchcred pig
which weighed when dressed G25 pounds.
Frank Daggett Of the Leader is "642."
Try again Doctor and don't be discouraged.
THE store belonging to the late Geo. E.
Holbrook, will be closed June 10th. Par
ties desiring to purchase stationery or jew
elry, will do well to improve this opportu-
nifty.
SWINE running at large are great nui-
sance, and owners should not permit it,
unless they are prepared to pay the fine
enforced by law. y word Of warning we
hope is sufficient.
THE wild fruit crop bids fair to be album
dant Vegetation in this locality is com
ing forward finely. Gardens have never
looked more promising, and everything
seems to be growing rapidly.
THE deaf mutes at Delavan have base
ball club, and challenge any club in the
state to play with them. Our boys don't
propose to play with mutes, not if they
know themselves. Do you boys?
THE steamer StilIman Witt, owned by
NJ. E. Chambers Esq, of Fondulao, came
to our dock last Thursday. The Witt is
to run regularly this summer between Su-
perior, Duluth and Fondulac. Parties
wishing pleasant ride to Fondulac will
find this good boat to ride upon.
DEcoRATIoN.-Last Tuesday was Deco
ration Day. The soldiers and others de
string to honor the fallen brave men, assem-
bled on Minnesota Point in great numbers
that day. Great interest was manifested
/ in the preparations, and much reverence
displayed by the large crowd present. The