The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-09-26


ance on court. The most important
case disposed of during the term was
the trial of Andrew Sheppard for burn
ing his store and goods to get the in
surance. He was found guilty, and
sentenced to three years in state prison.
Fifteen years ago Sheppard was one of
the most prosperous lumbermen and
merchants in the Black River Valley.
Women and whisky have proved his
ruin.
Juneau County.
A CARLOAD of new hops was shipped
from Mansion, September 10, being the
first of the season. They were bought
| by Messrs. Carter & Wetherby at 35c
and consigned to Ulrich, Busch & Co.,
of Chicago. -Everybody at Mansion
attended the state fair, and business
was at standstill during fair week.
Milwaukee County.
! MARTHA OLEsON was burned to death
by kindling a fire with kerosene, in
Milwaukee. Members of the city
government of Milwaukee and invited
| friends made an excursion to ST. Paul
recently Milwaukee has now pure
| lake water from the crib in the lake,
the water having been supplied by the
new water works on the 18th inst, for
| the first time. The Sentinel saws
but for the absence of hoods the police
force resembled a procession of Fran
ciscan monks as they filed out of the
station for duty the other evening
They had all provided themselves with
capped water-prOOfs to save their new
uniforms from damage by rain.
Monroe County.
| THERE was quite a heavy frost
throughout the country on the night of
Sept. 10th A son of Mr.. Emery
! Nichols was killed near Sparta, recent
| ly, by the accidental discharge of q
gun.
Marquette County.
The Montello Express denies the re-
port that the corps of government sur
veyors there are employing their time
in fishing and hunting instead of do
ing the work for which they We're sent.
THE Puckaway Climb of Mantello,
will soon go into hunting quarters.
The season sport promises to be good,
as canvas-backs and other game is
plenty.
| oObhtN
TUESDAY night, the 18th inst, the
county treasurer's office was entered by
burglars, the safe blown open, and CON
tents carried off The plumber consist
ed of tax certificates, money orders,
etc., and $3.50 in money. The money
belonged to the Treasurer personally.
The railroad office at Appleton was
also eutered, but nothing of value
taken. -ShiOctOn has organized a
telegraph company, the line is to run
from thence to Shawano, New London
and Oshkosh. Seymour has dedicat-
ed a new Congregational church. The
church consists of ten members and is
a mission station of the Appleton
church The missionary. Ill charge is
the Rev. Mr. Harbrechter, formerly of
Sabula, La. THE South Greenville
lodge of Changers is in state border
ing on anarchy, some members being
in revolt against constitutional usages.
Racine County.
The sash, door and blind factory of
Miner & Co., at Racine, was burned on
the 14th of Sept. Loss, $4,000. The
house of Mr.. Born, on State street, was
also slightly injured by fire the same
day. The house was set on fire by a
former employee of Mr.. Born, with
whom he has had some misunderstood
ing. The incendiary was caught in the
act and promptly arrested, and is now in
| jail. Recent heavy rains have oc-
Cured in the county.
Rock County.
The hop crop is poor in Rock county.
"A beautiful new passenger depot,
recently erected upon the west side, by
the Chicago and Northwestern railroad,
IS an ornament to Baloit The new
hotel lately opened at Beloit (the Com
merciaD is located near the depot. is
conducted on temperance principles and
is well patronized. Martin Dewey, a
carpenter OF GAINESVILLE, has been miss
ing for some time Mrs. Henry Da-
Wis, of La Prairie, was recently thrown
from buggy and killed THE county
fair at Beloit was largely attended and
successful, of course. Judge Orton's
address was admirable
RicLIand County.
ATTORNEY RRBINsoN. a newly married
man, while attempting to gain admit
lance to Il heuse OF ill-fame kept by
Mrs. Mack, at Richland Centre, recent
ly, was shot and dangerously wounded
by the woman, Mack, who, with two
other mates having been arrested. d.
| The Reformers have issued a call for
Mass Convention to be held at Rich
land Centre Oct. 3-In the way of
improvements Richland Centre has
made good progress this season. A num-
Der Of new buildings have been erect
ed, among them large three-story
hotel, and large addition to the Centre
House. Parfrey & Pease, one OF the
enterprising firms of this place, last
spring erected a large steam stave fac
tory, and it has ever since been running
to its fullest capacity.
Shnwano County.
The municipal expenses Of the city of
Shawano were 81, 400 less this year than
| last. THE sawmill at Angelica will
put in about 9,000,0 900 feet the coming
season. "A new sawmill has been put
i'll on Red River, six miles north of
| Shawano Prof. r. Graham will hold
teachers institute in Shawano during
| the week commencing Oct. "a
county fair is to be held on the 14th.
18th and 18th of October. The grounds
are located in the city, about 100 rods
north of the Wescott House, Shawano.
A race course has been laid out, and
the grounds are being fenced with an
egiht-foot fence.-Gov. Taylor has
pardoned Ac-hO-mim-ii (head chief of
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