St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-24
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Notes About Town.
James Williamson found his horse in
Wisconsin. Tine young man VINO took him
| on noticing Williamson coming ran into the
woods. leaving the horse standing. When
he returned he was notified by the police Il
shoot the glandered horse that he had pre-
viouSly traded with this young man. which
he done. On Saturday evening the Wis
consin young man, accompanied by his
uncle, came TO this city. They went to
WilliamsOn'S and demanded the horse. VOW.
ing that they would Immediately bring suit
against him for trading glandered horse,
etc. They got il and returned 10 Wis
consin. Williamson is now without his
horse, buggy and harness. This is the case
that was written up so fully in Saturdays
GLOBE.
The Kerr case. revived since the arrival
of Counsel Fayette Marsh. was the theme
! Of conversation yesterday. His arrival
and his assertions have caused profound
sensation. The assertions he has made are
believed by many persons and doubted BY
othefS. While many people who for
merly believed that Kerr committed suicide
now think that he was shot and killed by
KehOe, the opinion is divided. and until
Marsh'S important witness appears in court
and proves that he saw him kill Kerr il will
remain so. The investigation is awaited
with great interest.
The excursion of COMPANY X. forty
strong, accompanied by the Saltwater band.
the lacrosse club and about twenty-five cit
liens, will return from Duluth this morn
ing at $50. \ letter was received from
| one OF the Company X boys yesterday say
ing that they arrived safely in Duluth about
) a. IN. on Saturday and were having a
| good time. The fare for the round trip
was only So.
| Yesterday was a remarkable quiet day
i'm Saltwater. News items were scarce.
Many persons spent the day at the lakes.
| L sual services were held i'm all the churches.
| Rev. DIR. Dunn of the NJ. F.. church eX-
changed pulpits with st. Paul clergyman.
and Rev. Cheney of the Baptist with Rev.
DIR. Wells of Minneapolis.
Yesterday morning about I o'clock the
blacksmith shop on the farm of Isaac Sta
pies, just above the city. was DESTROYED by
| by fire. Loss about 500. The origin Is
not known. The wagon shop adjoining
was not touched. An alarm was sent in.
but for some reason the department did not
respond.
Very little interest is manifest in the al
dermanic election in the Third ward. which
! takes place tomorrow. W. 5. Conrad is
the only candidate thus far and ought TO he
elected. He will make a good one, and all
appear satisfied.
At IL o'clock on Saturday night the ther-
mometer registered 81 : in the mOonshine.
After the show ovencOat5 We're very COM
| Portable. The report that q man was fro
zen to deaTh on the north hill is untrue.
Last week four deaths were reported to
the health officer, namely: Mrs. William,
Eugene Tenner and two infants. The
week previous five deaths occurred. This
is considerably above the average.
From present indications the corn crop
this fall will be the largest for years. The
wheat crop is ahead OF the expectations of
many farmers. For harvesting they say
the weather could not be better.
To-day a force Of masons will begin work
on the engine house for the saw mill of
Blackman x Tumbull. The main building
is completed. Everything is being put in
readiness as rapidly as possible.
Next "Wednesday afternoon the Still
water and WinOna lacrosse clubs will plav
here for the championship cup. ConSid-
cradle interest is being manifested in the
game.
Newell & Fielding's Comedy Ideals will
| be at the Grand all this week. The prices
will be low and crowded houses are ex-
pected.
MeSSrs. George Evans, B. B. Smith. J..
| 4. Rodgers, c. ii. MintOn and ID. \.
Bakery of ST. Paul spent Sunday in this
city.
Mr.. Newton McKusick's elegant residence
on the North Hill will be completed next
week. He viii move into it about Oct 1.
The Nellie Durant came up yesterday
and returned with raft for the Clinton
Lumber company of Clinton, Ia.
At Marine the SalOonkeepers are making
an effort TO reduce the license from $3.50 To
| $50, the former license.
The handsome twO-StOry frame residence
of Mr.. V. c. Seward of the Messenger is
nearing completion.
Mr.. Rohrbrach and his brOther-in-law Of
st. Paul spent Sunday with a. Rohrbrach
of this city.
Edward, infant son of Mr.. Robert DALEY,
residing on South Second street, died yes
terday.
The Washington county fair will open
next Wednesday and continue till Saturday.
DR.. W. ii. Pratt and W. S. Conrad and
their families viii return this week.
MesSrs. HolcOmb, Chase and Carli are
hunting chickens i'm Dakota
Mr.. ID. A. Blakeny will take charge of
the Omaha depot to-day.
Mrs. Robert Getehell was reported some
what better last night.
The steamer j. K. Graves came up last
/ night.
The bridge receipts last week were
| SS6.7O.
The Ben Hersey is laid up awaiting work.
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