St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-25
WASECA.
SPECIAL Correspondence of the Globe.l
Thompson

SPECIAL Correspondence OF the Globe.l
wAsEcA, Dec, 24.-Snow covers the
ground like bridal veil, and Of light heecy
texture which good old Boreas will pile up
under and over the.fences and the lanes will
be full and the regular Minnesota blockade will
commence.
Wood teams have been plenty all the past
week aud prices are now better than former
ly. The quantity Is about equal to demand
and the quality is getting better. With plen-
" Of coal there Is no lack Of fuel; the only
drawback Is money.
Your correspondent went TO Alma City on
Thursday to assist In the election Of officers
in the Masonic lodge at that place, themom-
eter down to % below zero, it was a singer,
but nevertheless, We went, and had jolly
good time. About sixteen members were
present and the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: E Burlin, W. NJ;
Geo. Hofeidt, s. W.. d. j. Bickferd, J. W;
W. z. Lockwood, secretary and ID. ID. Smith,
tressurer-the opposing officers were not
electeL-Installation January l, 1855. At
ter lodge the members aud their wives adj
journed to the Runnels house where they sat
down TO q bOuniiful supper of oysters, etc.,
provided by mine host Runnels which was A
No. 1. Old 24 is or the high road to pros
perity.
Mr.. VIM. Milos, of 40, winona & St. Pc
ter railroad, is quite sick at the Clayton
house, and his numerous friends hope his
illness will be Of short duration as be is one
Of the best bows on the noad.
The City roller rink had quite an item in
the shape Of creased pig chase on Friday
night The pig was won by Tommy Noonan
of the Sheridan house, after two or three
trials.
The county fair had TO be postponed for
one week owing to the weather, as 1t was too
cold, and the boys'were afraid Of il.
Quite q number Of dances are on the tapIs.
One on Christmas night and one on New
Years. Both will be good ones.
The memorial services of Bro. II. A..
Mosher, one OF the g. A. R., will be held on
the 29th. The Grafton will be delivered by
Judge Severance, formerly of the same regi-
ment-the old Tenth Minnesota. The squad
is most all gone White, Garfield, MosheI
and Roberts. Only Woodbury. alone is left,
and soon the long roll viii call him home.
Peter Stevens, the able aud efficient street
commissioner, has, owing TO slack times or
the streets, gone 10 work for Brubaker 6
Smith at the meat market. Gone to butch
ering, bis old business.
We understand Johnny Mics, Of No. 81
went up the line last night with his youn.
wife, to New Ulm, where be is now stationed
Now, Johnny, none OF that We will take
cigar, and wish you and your bride years o
happiness.
DR.. Gibson has just put out new sign q
his dental works, being a revolving DENTS
plate with teeth and all etcetrss. and 1t i
drawing great deal of attention. Gu
young friend Davidson win have to get u
come new thing too so as 10 bold the bal
anee Of trade Now, Doc, don't be bashfu
If you are young.
The band boys are to have a dance 500
and rattle for watch and chair, the Pre-
eeeds TO go towards purchasing a uniform
We hope the boys win have large turn on
and that they may reap a bountiful retur
for their labors, for they deserve It; Away
ready and willing TO assist in any landabl
undertaking-andt they make good sasi'