St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-19
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A. A. Ammundson. Of Vernon, Dodge county,
was brought to this city this week to be placed
under the care Of DR.. Mayo, to be treated for an
absccss in the side. He died at the residence of
Of Chas. Emerson Saturday morning at O'Clock.
Mr.. AmmundsOn came to to this city in 1863 He
built the Merchants hotel and occupied it until
1869, when he removed TO his farm at Vernon,
which was his home at the time of his death.
Prof. Roberts sowed twenty acres of spring
wheat last Thursday and Friday, which was the
first sown insUhe county.
Sheriff Richardson was in st. Charles last
week, assisting in the organization of post of
the G. 4. X.
Julius Hohnen, Of Minneapolis, has accepted
position as bookkeepcr in A. Nelson's store.
Hon. Milo White was in the city Yesterday
c. Van Camper has removed his family to
Winona.
A committee consisting of Gov. Hubbard, Dr.
B0ardman, of st. Paul: DR.. Wood, Of Farbault,
and DR.. Leonard, of Minneapolis, were in the
city yesterday. Their mission was TO visit the
insane hospital and ascertain whether any Of its
inmates ought to be transferred to the institu-
ton for the feeble minded at Faribaut.
HI. Henry's minstrel troupe billed for an
entertainment at this place on the evening Of the
23d inst.
c. B. Blake, of Sleepy Eye, spent Sunday in
this city.
G. T. Benedict, of Milwaukee, has been in the
city this week.
0. a. Blethen, of Minneapolis, was in the city
Wednesday.
Z. A. Knowlton has returned from New York.
Mr., and Mrs. c. Olsen are in Chicago visiting
relatives.
Hon. Milo White was in the city Wednesday,
Mr.. White was paired with Mr.. Nichols, of South
Carolina, on the vote to consider the Morrison
bill.
DR.. r. B. Struthers, of Montreal is visiting his
friend and classnate, DR.. ?. y. Kelly, Of this
place.
At the recent village election at Mantoryille,
Charles Wells, formerly Of this city, was elected
treasurer
The Gelmania hose company will give a social
dance at the Library hall Thursday evening next.
The fire engine was steamed up yesterday for
the purpose of filing the cistern Of Third street.
4 meeting of the common council viii be held
next Monday evening for the purpose Of opening
bids for building the basement Of the new city
hall.
Wolves are quite common in New Haven town
ship.
The ladies' of the Congregational church are
arranging for May party to be held at the
chapel on Thursday evening, May I.
A meeting of the board Of directors of the
Southern Minnesota Fair association was held at
the Office of Bliss Bros. Saturday evening, 10
prepare a premium list for the coming fair.
OBrien 6 Masons skating rink, corner Of
Broadway and Fourth streets, is about
completed, ana Will be
opened next week. The building is 44x12O, and
is sided and rooted with corrugated iron.
The Ladies' Parish Aid society, and organiza-
ton connected with Calvary church, elected the
following officers last Monday evening; Presi-
dent, Mrs. \. n. Hammond; vice president, Mrs.
George Dewitt; secretary, Mrs. David c, Cook.
At the annual election of officers of Home
commandary No. >, x. T., the following named
officers were elected: E. c., r. l.. Van Dusen;
Cen, f. Damon; c. G., George B. Arnold; Pre-
late, II. c. Butler; Recorder, II. Il. Harmon;
Treasurer, 5. b. Clark; S. W., j. E. Getman; j..
w, r. H. Cove; s. B., b. Z. Bulen; Sen. B., G,
L. COwdery; Warder, j. Shaw.
An entertainment company has recently been
organized, consisting of few of the members Of
the defunct Independent Hose company.
The foundation for the new church at Elgin
has been completed. Workmen are busy in Elgin
removing the debris which was scattered pro-
miscuously over the village by the cyclone, last
summer.
Mrs Nina E. Elford, of Winona. died at her
fathers home at Douglas, Wednesday evening.
Rev. Robert Nourse has been recalled by the
ladies of the Congregational church. He will de-
liver his lecture on ''John and Jonathan" in this
city in the near future.
r. A. Perry went to st. Paul last week with
two pair of horses, but reports the market in
that city very poor.
A board of examining surgeons has been ap-
pointed in this city for the purpose of examining
applicants for pensions. DIR. L. C. Cross is presi-
dent, DIR. +. r. Morse, secretary, and DR.. P. n.
Kelly, treasurer.
Custer Post G. A. R. are preparing to celebrate
Decoration day. They have ordered new uni
forms which will arrive in time for the event.
W. L. Breckenridge has returned from Florida
where he has been greater part of the winter.