St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-09
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j. C. O'Gorman.
Mrs. Eckford, sister of Mrs. O'Gorman,
who has been visiting here for some time
has returned home.
Mrs. Jefferson is gradually getting weaker.
and a favorable turn for the better would be
gladly welcomed.
Messrs. Claybugh and Albenberg left yes
terday afternoon for Chicago. They will
have a good time, being jolly boys.
We are pleased to learn that Mrs. lothian
Lowell, who has been dangerously i'll for
some time, is slowly recovering.
Miss Elsa sevey, from Taylors Falls, ar
rived in the city yesterday, and is visiting
with friends, Mrs. John York's. She will
remain 4 lew DAYS.
Mr.. VIM. z. Cummings, who lives on
Sixth, near Willard, has been seriously sick
for some time, and it will take the very best
nursing to bring him through.
In. probate court yesterday, in the case of
the estate Of George Hszleton, deceased. it
was ordered that the petition for the correc-
ton Of the inventory Of the estate be heard
d Feb. 3, 1855.
Judge Crosby was in the city yesterday,
sitting in chambers, a demurrer case, Of
MOsier VS.. the street committee, was argued
before him in Mr.. &. P. Gregory's Office, and
taken under Amusement.
Mr.. ". W. Keen, ~bookkeeper of the firm
Of Segman. Sabre q Co., returned Yesterday
from his trip to Philadelphia, accompanied
By his wife and children. The weather there
he SAYS is most disagreeable, and he is glad
TO get back to Minnesota.
Yesterday there was issued from the Office
Of the ST. Croix Post,a very handsome annual
in English. A larger one was issued a few
days ago in German. The advertising pat
ronagc in it should have been larger, and it
is not too late yet.
It would be well if the mayor instruct the
police TO enfor &c the snow ordinance. Our
sidewalks, with snow, are in a deplorable
coud ton, and they could be made ali
right if the authorities do their duty. A part
Of the Maine street walks are we'll cleaned,
and the same should be the state Of the rest.
The county clerk has received the follow
ing record of births and deaths for the year
1884, from the several towns mentioned:
Grant, 81 b!rths and z deaths; Lakeland. IS
births and q deaths; Woodbury., "a births
and II deaths, and Oakdale, 26 births and
10 deaths.
Mr.. E. st. John, receiver of the firm Of St.
John d Co.. is about opening an Office here.
He has secured Mr.. y. B. Curtis, who was
formerly with Walker, Judd q Veazie, in
their st. Paul Office as bookkeeper, and Mr..
Curtis will ill the position here equally as
well. We trust Mr.. Curtis will be made to
feel at home among us, and that he will like
Saltwater as well as others have.
At st. Michael's church, John O'Brlen
and Isabel Paley were united In
the holy bonds of wedlock yester-
day morning, Either Murphy, a boyhood
friend of the groom, performing the cere-
mony. Before the nuptial the solemn bap-
tism Of the bride took place. The chime Of
st. Michael's church rang out and made the
air redolent with sweetest music. May the
young couples wears over lies voyage be
like the Ginning tells-- full Of harmony and
love.
By a letter received from Geo. VI. Sey-
mour, who left New Orleans on Thursday Of
last week, We learn that there are only three
commissioner besides himself, and he Is the
youngest OF the four. He thinks II Ag=
brings wisdom they will have 4 nice party.
The secretary is about thirty-fiye years Of age,
aud he is the one that Senator Logan is try
ing to have the senate not confirm his ap
pointment. Nr. Seymour says he is a
superior man. All tue commissioners are
manufacturer in different branches Of bust
ness.
The "heiiern case Of Holmberg VS.. Powers
still drags its weary way. All day Yesterday
was consumed. and the defense was not
reached until late in the afternoon. Il will
occupy the greater part OF this morning, and
may not get to the jury even then. The
evidence Is positive all around, and the jury
viii have their hands full. Both counsel are
making a good fight for thti- clients. Il
will be a costly heifer to whoever loses the
case. Judge N~ethewAy had 10 other case te-
fore him yesterday.
Beginning With tonight, all the hardware
stores will close promptly at : O'Clock each
evening, Saturdays included. This is n
move in the right direction, "a the amount
OF oil consumed does not pay for TIE extra
business which could be done just as well u
not before seven O'Clock. All the other
stores will no doubt follow suit. The EN-.
p.oyes should have 4 chance for recreation ut
tnls season, as during spring, summer and
autum, the stores have 10 be open very long
hours 10 suit the business interest. Make
the closing business unanimous, and you
will do just as much trade.
The board Of couatv commissioners met
scain yesterday morning and occupied some
time 10 the passage OF bills aud accounts.
The different papers published here have
sent 10 tenders for the county printing, snd
that Of the CG-ct-SIgI was accepted. The
figures were certainly low enough. Ju igc
Lehmicke was r appointed as superintendent
Of the eour, house aud grounds on the same
terms As last year. There were a few more
applications FOR rebate Of taxes, and 4 lot
that had been sold for arrears OF taxes for
the year 1852 was ordered 20 be- rcuurchascd
from the purchaser as the owner held the re-
ceipt for tie taxes Of that year. Tue county
clerks report showed that he had collected
In fees S2,52S.45; the register OF deeds
showed 81. 1874 Is, sad the sheriff Si.13i.S4
as collected. The board adjourned in the
afternoon 10 meet sgaiu next month.
The death Of Mrs. c. ". French on
wednesday, took the people by surprise. aud
as one moves around the citv. the EXPRESSIONS
Of sympathy are unanimous, that a loving
wife, q kind mother, and a general favori,,
Of our citizens has passed away in the prime
OF life. 4 week or two ago Mrs. French vas
delivered Of a stillborn child, and wss rrcov-
ering therefrom, when her three little chill
drCu were taken with severe colds. and N.
loving mother attempted. before being sniff
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