St. Paul daily globe., 1889-06-28
SAINT PAUL.
WEST SIDE WINNOWINGS.
An 0ctogenarian Who Has Smoked Since
He Was Sixteen
GONE VIOLENTLY INSANE.
a Mysterious Fire---Prospective Pleas
ures for Young and O.d---Mul-
tum in Parv0.

One of the most hale and hearty old
gentlemen, who ever reached the ad-
vanced age of eighty-four years. is John
Baker Schurman, residing with his son,
c. S. Schurman, on Congress street,
West st. Paul. In conversation re-
garding his age, Mr.. Schurman said
yesterday: 81 don't think l
am very old yet. My father
was ninety-four when he died, and
consider mylchancesas as good as his were
at my age. am an old man, it's true,
but l can do hard days work yet, and
I've smoked pipe ever since l was
SIXTEEN" Mr.. Schurman was for
many years employed by the Canadian
government as "lOcker," having the
custody of bonded goods in the govern
ment warehouses. He now draws, a
pension from the government, having
been retired ON half pay, some few
years since. The old gentleman has
full possession of all his faculties, and
looks fit to run mile against many a
younger man. He walks with a
sprightly step. and by his appearance
gives the impression that he is not over
fifty.
Kate Murphy, unmarried, residing on
Robertson street, between Fillmore and
Water streets, was taken to the county
Jail Yesterday afternoon in the DucaS
street patrol wagon, having become viO-
lently insane. Hopes are entertained
that the woman'S arrangement is only
temporary, though appearances would
indicate the contrary.
Fire broke out last evening in the
kitchen of the residence at los Hall ave-
nue., occupied by Henry Wegnann, to-
gether with his family. The flames had
made fair headway before the alarm
came in. but the arrival of Engine Com
pany No. upon the scene quickly put
an end to the coutiagration. and resulted
in very effectual Sprinkling of streets
in the vicinity. The damage will
amount to about 5000, covered by in
surance. Earlier in the afternoon
flames were noticed proceeding from
the roof of barn in the rear of an
empty house on Golf avenue. How the
fire started is mystery as the interior
was intact, the roof alone being on fire.
The flames were put out as soon as dis
covered without much trouble.
''buS" excursion to Lake Johanna on
Sunday. A meeting will be held this
evening for the arrangement of details.
A social hop is announced to be given
in Jordan's hall this evening.
The Hebron Baptist social and musi-
cal entertainment occurs this evering.
A large attendance is looked for.
The West Side Pleasure club held a
pleasant session last evening at the
club quarters.
The Sunday school scholars of the
Goodrich Avenue Presbyterian Sunday
school held picnic at Mahtomedi.
Jacob E. Dorm was suddenly seized
with an epileptic fit yesterday after
noon, while visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Margaret Herick, in West st. Paul.
A party of West side sports, in
Guiding Messrs. Guion, Sullivan, Whit
acre and Hanley, spent yesterday in
hunting and fishing at Kohlman's Lake.
They returned late in the evening,
having had excellent sport.
A number of river excursions are
among the future attractions for the
young folks of West st. Paul.
The Acme Dramatic club is re-
hearslng an entertainment for future
presentation.
The No Name club has adjourned
until the evenings get longer.