The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-04-01
Charley Lord, proprietor of the whole

sale egg house, lost a sale the other day by
trying to have a little fun. Young lady
enters and asks, "haye you any good nice
cranberries ?" ayes, but they'r little
sour" was the reply. "Well, I'll
ask ma She has not been around since.
The question was unnecessary for Charley
never keeps anything but what is good.
A gentleman from Cleavedon, the
Budjet colony" on the South shore, was
up this week, and reports everything pros
porous, even the population rapidly increas-
ing. The family of Mr.. Burridge has been
Increased by the advent of twins. 1t will
be remembered that Mr.. B. was married
about year ago, and it is surmised that he
is III some way connected with this affair.
Congratulations are in order.
"A communication from Hon. Stephen
Bungo, who is now rusticating at Leech
Lake, Mimi, to one of our merchants in
forms Us that he is quite gricved because
he is unable to attend our local election, as
he knows he could do considerable in the
way of electoneering, and hopes his candi-
dates will bear his absence with resigna-
ton. He would come if possible, but
family ties prevent him.
The surprise of Capt. Brooks, may be
imagined when looking after his boat-the
"Minnie LeMont" the other day he found
she had partly sunk-the cause he cannot
imagine but thinks that the large quantities
of snow which filled her-caused her to list
to one side and submerge the exhaust pipe
which had been disconnected when she was
laid up. This would admit stream nearly
!, half an. inch in diameter and is undoubted,
ly the cause.
We learn from up country sources that
the wise people of Superior City talk of
running Clinton Ansley for treasurer this
spring. That move has the unqualified en-
dorsement of the Star and Times, and
proves the Superior people to know a cap
able man when they see him.
We clip the above endorsement of our
candidate for Town Treasurer from the
Hudson Star and Times, published at Mr.
Ansley's old home where he is well known,
trusted and respected by all.
We have got some carpenters over
here who do close figuring when they get
down to work. Three of them figured on
the cost Of erecting house for our city
baker, few days ago, and one of them
thought he could build it for $500; another
thought 81 200 was about the right figure
and still another thought it worth at least
, 81 500 Neither of three got it. Mr.. Nc
Arthur is the man who is doing the job
: Some one of the three either desired to
make or loose pile.
If it were only known, we think SUI
perior would take the prize as the most
musical town on the continent. At home,
on the streets, at your neighbors, anywhere
and everywhere, you are brought face
to face with some musical machine.
The woods, the barns, and al secluded
hooks seems to be full of music since the
band fever broke out. But the consoling
: thought that even "Music hath charms, &C."
enables one 10 be resigned. Go it while
you're young, boys, for soon you will be old
and short Of wind and can't foot 'em.
Mr.. T. \. Watkins, of Pine City, Mimi,
has been spending three or four days in our
city this week, looking over the situation
with q view of locating here. lie made US
| very pleasant call, renewed his subscrip-
ton to the TIMES, and was Of the opinion
: he would soon have the address changed
from Pine City to Superior. Mr. Watkins
, will complete his studies in Blackstone lore
this spring and when admitted to the bar
will enter upon the practice ofhis profession
He seems TO be young man possessed Of
sterling qualities and we trust he will con
clude to locate at Superior.
The tug Siskewit which went down to
the Landing, returned last Saturday morn
ing, but was unable to get into the Duluth
harbor on account of the immense masses
of ice which effectually blocked the ent-
rance. Capt. Burns, knowing well the su-
: periority of our harbor, headed his craft
this way and landed safe and sound in our
bay, where he remained until Tuesday,
when he made another attempt to get irto
Duluth, but failing, loaded from the
beach outside the old breakwater. There
is nothing like having an open harbor all
the year round.
Monday last being the twenty fifth
anniversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs
l. w. Gates a number of friends congre-
gated at their residence in the evening to
!. extend congratulations and spend few
hours in social manner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gates were married in Keene NH, and a
couple of months after their wedding came
| to Superior where they have since resided.
To see t1em in their pleasant home sur
rounded by their children, two of whom
have grown to manhood, one could scarcely
realize that the couple were celebrating
their silver wedding. Time has certainly
dealt gently with them, and that it may
continue to do so is the sincere wish of the
TIMES, in which it will, we are sure, be
joined by everyone in their old home here
Destructive Fire at the n P. Junction.