The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-07-13

o'ictt ISLiNdNS comes niue late we
guess, to be of practicle use in direct.
ing the actions of our council, as that
body gave away its charter at last
Tuesday evenings session, to Mr.. Nj
not. The terms on which the charter
was granted we do not know, but it is
not probable that our ideas were en-
bodied in them or would have been
had they been made known earlier, as
such a policy has in no instance mani
tested itself in our council proceedings
When the Methodist Church was
built back on sixth street six years ago,
it was quite an imposing structure.
Now, sandwiched i'll between a $50, 600
hotel and $751; school house ait looks
rather insignificant But it still con
tmues TO invite all to worship at its
altar, and when the congregation con-
cludeS that a larger house is demanded
at that is necessary is To put your
hand in your pocket in the right spirit
and it will soon become larger and
grander. See.
-bIessrs Barber & Barber, Arch
tects of 303 Drake Block, St Paul, are
making arrangements to permanently
locate in Superior, and one of the
firm, Mr.. c. y. Barber is now here
and for the present has Office room with
Messrs. Chandler & Badgley at the
West End, but in a short time they
VIII have an Office of their own and
their entire outfit moved here They
carry very 1attering testimonials, and
viii no doubt soon work into a good
paying business.
The fire at Connor's Point last
week, which was located in the st. p.
& p. coal docks, proved more destruc.
tive than was thought when we then
went to press. The loss viii foot up
IKE &25, 900. But for a
timely change of the wind, six vessels
would have been consumed, as the fire
was making straight for them and not
having steam up they could not have
got out of the way. AS it was, how
ever, none of them got scorched.
Mrs D. C. Robert left US Tuesday
NOR ing on the Omaha Express, on
summons by telegram to hasten to the
bedside Of her sick mother at Kansas
City Mo. The telegram said her mother
was very low which is all the informa-
ton we have, except the knowledge
that the disease is consumption, and
it is more than likely that the old lady
viii not survive many days.
Mr.. Matt Hauck has opened up a
fine brick yard about five miles back
of town on BASH, and is making
what appears to us to be a very fine
quality of brick 1t is said that they
can be laid ON the ground where wanted
in the city for 81. 30 or $500 per thous-
and. If he can give Us a good brick at
those figures he viii have good bus
mess.
One Of the unpleasant features Of
the Fourth was the accident that befel
Mr., John Walker. John Was going to
send off q sky rocket, or something Of
that sort, and held it in his hand while
he lit the fuse, and before the thing
could get away from him his hand and
wrist was pretty badly burned. John
says lie won't try that experiment
again.
The marriage Of our highly este
emed young friends, Mr.. Edward Nc
Mahon, telegraphic Superintendent Of
the Western Union lines at the West
End, and Miss Cecilia Laffitte, one of
the most charming young ladies Of
our city, and eldest daughters OF III.
and Mrs. H. T. Lafitte, is announced
to take place on Tuesday, the 23d inst.
FOR SALE.-Four good lots, one on
Second street, one on Third St, one on
Fourth street and one on Fifth street,
between Newton and Breckenridge
avenues. Payment, terms cash. VIII
sell only to purchaser direct. No deal
through second hand parties.
July ), 1889. w. CRANwELL.
The Land Company meets on the
18th, the Editors viii be with US on
the 25th, and the waterways conven-
ton comes along August 9Th. Wen
that is not a bad program for one
three weeks Of time. Superior ought
to get a good deal Of good out Of ali
that-and she will
-Rev. L. II. Wright has been spend
ing a good part of this week at Ash
land in attendance upon the Mis-
sionary institute which assembled
there on the 9Th inst lie returned
home yesterday and reports well at
tended institute and very enjoyable
ana profitable session.
Mr.. VIII. McNicar, of St. Paul, a
former resident of Superior is III the
city. VIII is a first class paper hanger
and wei decorator, and is going
through" the handsome residence Of
Col Hayes, and making it "a thing of
beauty and a joy to the household.
Mr.. Vincent Roy has broken
ground for a fine residence on or near
the corner Of UoIlinghead avenue and
Fifth street Jne building viii be
frame, two stories and basement, and
will cost al told about 81 00l Mr.. JOr
Henderson has charge Of the work.
The Oak Hall Clothing House,
West End, Is becoming very popular
with our people. Why Because
they get good goods at such prices as
viii allow a poor man to have q suit of
clothes occasionally. Remember the
Oak Hall when you are out looking for
clothing.
This is a good chance, don't miss
it. You need no capital and no expert