St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-10
Notes About Town.

The prize lists for the county fair are
now out, and from them il may be seen
that there has been but little reduction in
the amount of awards offered The various
gentlemen who have charge are men that
may be relied upon. and everything will be
done TO make it 4 success. The fair will be
one of the best ever held in the county.
The success of the racing program is as
sured, and Mr.. Isaac Staples is daily receiv-
ing entries. The entries for the races close
Aug. 90. and for the fair Aug. 90, the first
day of the fair. 1t is hoped that the mer-
chants and others will offer many special
prizes, and the GLOBE viii take much
pleasure in letting all know what they are.
Who comes first?
Mr.. James MalOy, residing on South
Fourth street, was struck on the head by a
Stone and Knocked down while on his way
home on Saturday night. He says he was
hit by two men. who took TO their heels
and ran away. He had considerable money
on. his person, but il could not be learned
whether this was taken or not. The writer
heard nothing of this till last night, at
which time it was too late 10 investigate. 1t
is supposed that the aSSailantS took him for
another man.
Saltwater is becoming a poor place for
doctors and undertakes, the mortality rate
being very small during the past FIVE or six
months. Beginning with April the number
was only Q, May II, June 8, July Is and
the nine days of August 5. This is simply
remarkable for a city Of is, O0O inhabitants.
One physician contemplateS going to st.
Paul.
The lake has fallen to three feet and five
inches above low water mark. There is no
difficulty rs yet from the lOwneSs of water.
but should it continue to fall its effect will
soon be felt at the Schulenburg & BOeckeler
Lumber company's mill, and the Charlotte
Boeckeler will have difficulty in taking
away her next raft of lumber.
The probability of q libel suit against the
Minneapolis Tribune for publications in the
Kerr matter is viewed with satisfaction by
the citizens. The gentleman attacked will
defend himself, and proceedings are being
begun towards that end.
The Ladies' Aid OF the Methodist church
hold meeting next Thursday afternoon at
the residence of DR.. Dunn, pastor of the
congregation. and in the evening sociable
will be held. which. it is hoped, will be
largely attended.
Memorial services were held by Muller
post last night. at which an address was de-
livered by Judge McCluer. A large crowd
was present, and his address was highly
appreciated.
During the past week the bridge tender
collected S201.95 as tolls, of which sum
500 was from Anderson & Co. for team
tickets. Travel is particularly light this
season.
The city was very quiet yesterday, so
many being out at the various lakes. on the
excursion of the Duluth road to Taylor's
Falls or otherwise on pleasure bent.
Mrs. John McKusick is still improving
but is unable to sit up. It will take consid-
rable time for the wound ON her face to
heal.
Mr.. Cooler. a civil engineer of Alton. az
rived yesterday TO do several months work
for the city.
Mrs. Albert Wilkinson of st. Paul spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. r. S.
Davis.
Mr.. J. 4. Tennes. ST.. will leave to-day
to spend few days at Taylor's Falls and
vicinity.
Mrs. William Willum is dangerously i'll.
Mrs. T. Wilson is also on the sick list