St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-27
AT STILL WATER
A Mass Convention OF Washington
County Farmers Called.
A POTATO STARCH FACTORY.
The Enterprise Which They Are to Con-
sider---Society in the Blnff
City

saltwater, Monday aII6r1OOl, req. 4,
for the purpose of considering what
steps can be taken to secure the estab-
lishment here of potato starch manu-
factory. The call is made at the in
stance and request OF large number OF
neighboring farmers. who show great
readiness to investigate the possible
ties of the case and cooperate with
business men of Saltwater in the pro-
posed enterprise. There are already
plans talked of by which potatoes, from
both the upper banks of the st. CrniX,
can be shipped to Saltwater in barges
at trifling expense. and i'll great
quantities.
w. NJ. Hewitt, of Muscatine, repre-
Senting down river capitalists and p,ac-
teal street railway men is here figuring
with stockholders of the Saltwater
Street Railway company to secure
controlling interest in the franchise,
and build the road early in the spring.
Negotiations were about concluded yes
terday, and Hewitt's mission is prac-
tically accomplished unless an unfor-
seen hitch occurs. The matter has Deen
conducted very quietly, and will be an
agreeable surprise.
a. d. S. Bell, of Boston, president of
the Minnesota ThreSher company, and
- II. ID. Hyde, of Boston, corporation at
tOrney, were here yesterday on bust
ness connected with the company.
r. J. Wheeler & Co., logging at Eau
Claire lakes. laid off their skidding
crews yesterday, and the men will come
down the river at once. Many other
concerns have adopted the same course
for similar reasons. A representative
of Wheeler & Co. said yesterday: I'VE
have skidded all we can haul unless the
remainder of the winter should be eX-
ceptiOnally. favorable. We started in
to get 100000, and have got out 1900,
600 to date, ana concluded to stop until
the outlook changes for The better. None
of us are. doing the work we ought to
do, but | think all the loggerS will con-
graduate themselves If hauling is such
that they can bank even what they have
Skidd0d.
From Cairo. Egypt, a letter is received
stating that the Saltwater party then in
that city, and including MIR. and Mrs.
e. L. Hersey, G. N. Nelson and Miss
Gertrude Nelson, were all well and on
the eve of starting for an expedition up
the Nile.
The newly organized Ann River Lum-
Der company, which succeeds to Isaac
Stables Ann river interests, will open
suite of Offices in the Tepas block.
The funeral of the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Kelm will take
place this afternoon from 307 North
Main street.
Mrs. George Holt. of Marine,who was
the guest for several days of Mrs. E. S.
Pitman, has returned home.
The case of Andrew Booren, charged
with having burglariZed EricKson'S Sa-
loon, was continued yesterday until
Monday. The defense hopes to make
some showing by which the crime may
be softened down to petit larceny.
SOCIAL CHAT.
The following officers of Bluff City
Council No. 8. Northern Legion of
Honor, were installed last Friday
night: Commander, M. Moffatt; vice
commander, j. II. Cochburn; past CON-
mander, HI. E. Smith; orator, DR.. L. e.
Clark; chaplain, l.. w. Eldred; guide,
Thomas McCallan; warden, Alexander
Richards; secretary j. Rhodes, Jr.;
collector and treasurer, III. E. Smith;
trustees, M. Motfatt, l.. W. Eldred,
Samuel Matthews; medical examiner,
DR.. T. G. Clark.
The rector of Ascension Church will
give reception Thursday evening, the
31st. to the members and friends of the
parish, at his residence, 212 West
Cherry street, from 1880 to 1880.
The engagement of Miss Alice Muir
dock, daughter of Hon. II. X. Murdoch,
of this city, to }. III. Swenson, of Lind
StrOm, Mimi. is announced.
The Criterion Opera Concert COM
pany comes here tomorrow evening at
the Grand opera house, and ''ZO-Zo"
Friday evening, Feb. 1.
IN n
from Grand Forks, OAK, and will re-
side in their residence III this city dur
ing the winter months.
The marriage of A. M. Lawton, of
West st. Paul, and Miss Angie Covell,
of this city, is announced for one Of the
February events.
Mrs. H. nj. Crandall entertained a
party of young friends Thursday even
ing at her residence on East Myrtle
street.
Mrs. John Guilder and her son left
for Fargo Oh Monday, where she will
join her husband, who is in business
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maj. Foster, of Aber-
deem, Dak., were in the city visiting
John Green, ST., for few hours Tues
day.
A private dancing party for Friday.
Feb. 8, is being gotten up by number
of young society people at Music hall.
Miss Lin Sholm entertained number
of her friends Wednesday evening at
her home on West Olive street.
The lodge of Good Templars is being
reorganized, and will hold meetings
more regularly hereafter.
Mrs S. S. Murdoch and son Rex, of
st. Paul. visited friends in this city dur
ing the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Shepard were
visitors at the G. A. R. annual meeting
at st. Paul last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. French will re-
move to st. Paul, where they intend to
locate permanently,
P. n. Peterson and wife entertained q
party Of friends Friday evening with
progressive euchre.
The ''Yass" club meets with c. A.
Bennett at the Central house next
Thursday evening.
Gus Pfiefer and brother, of Mime
apolis, Mimi. are spending few days
In the city.
The Saltwater Cornet band have a
benefit dance at the Music hall Oh Feb.
13, 1889.
Miss Anna Pettiboue. of Duluth, is
visiting friends in the city for a few
days.
Monday night the "Wigwam" meets
at the Masonic hall for a fat dog feast.
The Ivy Leaf club gave pleasant So
ciaDle last Wednesday evening.
The Ground Hog.
Now is the time when the ground hog
Is being watched with interest by those
who pine for the joyous spring. Old
folk lore states that if it is a cloudy
day, so that he casts no.shadow, we shall