The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-04-29

respects to the TINES office, where he is
ever q welcome visitor.
The Episcopal sociable advertised to
be held at Mrs. McLean's residence last
Tuesday evening, was postponed for two
weeks-to May 9th-on account of the i'll
ness of Mr.. JAS. Newton. A general in
vitation is extended.
When our three and perhaps four ferry
boats get to making regular trips between
here and Duluth, you will be able to go to
aud fro between the cities at almostany hour
of the day, which will be a convenient ar
rangement and one which will be appreci-
ated by all.
E. I. Abbott, chief engineer of the c.
St. p. NJ. 4 Q. R'y., who has been stationed
here since last summer, has been "discon-
tinued" Mr.. Chapman is his successor.
Mr.. Abbott, who ranks A No. l, as sur
yeyor, accepts five year situation on the
Canada Pacific road, with rank and pay
both advanced.
-"It never rains but it pours,' seems TO
be true at our house. We have to acknow-
ledge, this week, the receipt of donations
with compliments, ofpotatoes, fish and fresh
maple syrup. CHARITY covereth a multi
tude Of sins" in any event, but when be-
slowed upon poor editor and his suffering
family it counts double.
Who wouldn't have sister-if he
could We have just one and she is just
a little the incest sister ever a man had.
Last Monday we received present from
her of two barrels of nice Snow Flake
potatoes, which constitutes present rs is
present. Yes, sir, we vote sisters good
thing to have in the family-also potatoes.
-Mesrs. Foltz & Ganson, our deserved
ly popular and prosperous wagon makers
and blacksmiths, are doing big business
this spring. They have just secured the
services of first class horse-shoer from
Minneapolis, a matter of Importance to
horse owners. Give them call when you
want a wagon made or a horse shod.
Great caution should be exercised by
persons walking through what is known as
Bardon's cut, on their way to and from the
depot. Trains are liable to be coming
around the curve at any moment, and unless
YOU have the nimbleness of deer in climb
ing banks and running, you are liable to be
caught, and then-"who would care for
mother, "-&c.
The first boat up this spring is the n.
X. Fairbank. She cleared from Buffalo.
We do not know when she left Buffalo, but
she arrived at Duluth last Sunday morning,
with cargo of lime and cement. Two
Others one from Buffalo and the other from
Chicago, will be along in short time, as
they were advertised to leave those cities
last Thursday. Navigation may be con
sidered open.
place that the "head of the lake was visit
tied last Wednesday afternoon, April 18th
1882, by mighty lively young snow storm,
which lasted about two hours and covered
TIE ground 10 the depth of about half an
inch with snow fakes about the size Of
buckwheat pan cakes. 1t did not stay long,
however, and by night the streets and side
walks were in delightful ~ condition.
Now little good weather is in order.
Mr. II. 2. Edwards, a successful bust
ness man of Southern Minnesota, having
sold out there, is looking up a new Ioca,
ton in which to engage in business, and
after visiting Fargo, Moorhead, Brainerd,
Winnipeg, &c, came here this week. At
this writing he has not fully decided to To-
cate here, but he pronounces Supeior decid'
| edly the best place he has visited yet Mr..
/ T. is irst-class citizen, and VIC hope he will
decide to locate mere and engage in bust
/ ness.
Mr.. Murphy returned home from his
cattle buying expedition on Thursday. He
reports cattle scarce and high, and only
/ bought three car loads to be delivered about
the last of May. Beef is SO high that or
butchers, and lots of others, refuse to
| handle it, and pound of fresh meat can t
/ be got. Steaks cannot be had in St. Paul
for less than % cents per pound which
would make it worth % cents pound here.
We hope prices Will take tumble before
! long.
That little fellow that goes roaming
| about the country with nothing on but his
wings. and a bow and arrow in his hand,
has been putting in some good shooting, in
these parts. Last Sunday afternoon, at
the Catholic church in this city, two mar.
riages were solemnized, the contracting
parties being Mr. Archie McGillis and Miss
Sarah Welch and Mr.. Edward WEIGH and
Miss Johanna Dunphy. On Monday,
another couple, Mr.. J. Z. Mchinnon and
Miss Celia Collier, journied over to Duluth
and were duly made one by Father Geuin,
ofthat city. The TINES wishes them all a
happy and prosperous journey through life.
The concert given by Prof. Warner
and his singing class, at the Presbyterian
church last evening Thursday ranks
among the best Of It's kind we ever attend
ed and spoke volumes for Mr.. Warner as a