The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-05-24
MINNESOTA NEWS.

The steamer s. b. Rarker got out of
the ice on her trip from Ashland and
safely reached Duluth, after she left
Two Harbors ran to Duluth without
much difficulty, keeping close to the
shore. The wind shifted to west and
northwest and is carry ing the ice
away from the north shore.
An enthusiastic meeting of the spec
ial board of trade committee of
Winona appointed to get up a Fourth
of July celebration I'm Winona was
held. It was decided to have an i'm.
mense celebration. A general plan OF
work was laid out and committees of
prominent business men were ap-
pointed to take charge of the work.
1t is thought that the heavy rains
have effectually disposed of chinch
bugs.
The opening spring term of school
at Dodge Center was delayed on &C.
count of diptheria.
young man employed in H. ia
cobs' clothing store at Austin, was
shot by q burglar. and lies in q criti-
cal condition. Schaier slept in the
store and was awakened by the noise
OF the burglar opening the safe, and
fired twice at him. The burglar re.
turned the fire, the shot penetrating
Schafer's lungs. The burglar escaped,
but without anV bOOtv
Several reports have been made by
Wabasha county farmers that the
grain which they pnt in about the
time of the commencement of the
heavy rains two or three weeks ago.
has rotted and they will have to seed
over again, which will incur consider
able loss, as the acreage which they
had planted was quite extensive.
The residence OF w. l.. Webster, of
Red Wing, was destroyed by fire. The
building is a total loss and the con-
tents nearly so; no insurance. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The
family were awakened just in time to
save themselves.
Winona has organized home stock
company to build hotel to cost
500, 900, and for which other citi-
zens will contribute a bonus of $l2,-
500. Messrs. H. Choate, H. J. O'Neill
A: B: Youmans, Charles Horton and
w. H. Laird were appointed a SUBJ
committee to direct the organization
OF the company. A 100000 hotel
has been q pet pro- ect of Winona
Last year cash bonus of $4,000
was raised for 100000 hotel and
opera house. but the contractors, got
into financial straits, and were un-
Il BILE to carry out the contract. Since
then the feeling has been strong for
home companyt to build the hotel, and
the plan will without doubt be carried
out at once.
The county board OF Goodhue coun-
ty are considering applications for
aid to rebuild and repair the roads
and bridges damaged by the spring
food. Over Sc, 900 has already been
asked for, and the road tax next year
will he unusually heavy, probably
reaching nearly $4,000. Last year
it was only $4,000.
Peter Mcmahon and Pete Lemelle
were drowned in Lake Vermillion,
near Tower. The men were going ex-
ploring and a. sudden wind capsized
the boat. They were unmarried. The
bodies have not yet been recovered.
At a meeting of the directors of the
NJ. E. church of St. Cloud, it was de-
cided to erect new edifce, costing
between $40, 900 and $4,000. as the
old church is not large enough to &C.
commodate the constantly increasing
congregation.
The residence of N. Kingsley vas
burglarized at Austin. A valuable
gold watch and some money were
taken.
Fire broke out at Faribault in the
building on Front street, owned by
Mr.. Humphrey, occupied by August
Gardner. who, being nearly insane, is
supposed to have set it on fire, oil be-
ing found near the house. Loss,
$1,000.
The Congregational church, at Fer
gus Falls costing SIS, 900, was dedica-
ted free OF debt. Rev. J. H. Morley
preached the sermon. Allthe churches
joined in the services.
At a special meeting of the Owa-
tanna council the saloonkeepers cited
to show cause why their licenses
should not be revoked for violation of
law appeared with Amos Coegswell,
their attorney. l.. l.. Wheelock, city
attorney, appeared in behalf OF the
city. The council, five to three, deferr-
ed further action until other cita.
tions with specific charges might be
served. The information was obtain
ed through an informer, against whom
there is very strong feeling. and it was
feared that he would suffer bodily
harm but he was placed in safe keep
ing by the authorities. The council
chamber was densely crowded. and