St. Paul daily globe., 1892-08-07
STILLW ATER NEWS.
Death Of Josiah StaDles-An Or
dinanCe to BE Vetoed.

Josiah Staples, an early resident of this
city, died yesterday afternoon at his home
op North Fourth street of q complication of
diseases. He had been in i'll health for a
year or more, but 10 serious results were
feared until few weeks ago. when he be-
gan growing worse. and was obliged to re-
main in his room. He possessed a remarka-
bic constitution. and frequently when his
friends supposed that he was drawing his
last breath he would rally and gain strength
again. Josiah Staples was born in Bruins
wick, Me. June 20, lS9G. where he received q
good common school education. AT the age
of thirteen his family removed to Penobscot
county. and later to the province of New
Brunswick bat returned to Maine in 1919.
In lS4S he came to saltwater, and has since
been continuously engaged in milling
and numbering operations, and lat,
TO Lydia Mclaughlin in 1873. During his
many years residence in this city he has
mace many warm friends. who have hoped
that lis illness would not result III death,
and that he would again be able to mingie
with them in his daily walks. He was an in
fluential member of ST. johns lodge, A T.
and A. NJ, and the funeral will occur from
his lae residence at p. n. tomorrow, under
the auspices of that order.
Mayor Durant stated yesterday that he
would veto an ordinance passed at the last
meeting OF the city council which provides
for change in the fire ordinance. There
are several parties owning residences in the
business portion of the city who are anxious
to rebuild them, and consequently at the last
meeting of the council the ordinance was
adopted allowing certain changes to be
made. Four members of the council are op--
posed to the change, and voted against its
adoption but a majority ruled, and it was
adopted. Those favorable to its adoption
have expected that the mayor would veto it,
and there is opposition enough to it TO
Kill 1t.
One of the most pleasing events of the
week was the excursion and dance given on
the steamer George Hays and barge on Fri
day evening by the Daughters of Rebecca.
Tha steamer moved around in the lake until
after midnight while the younger folks ell
joyed a dance ON the barge and the Older
members of the party watched the moon s
brilliant rays descending on the ripping
waters. Refreshments were served on the
boat. and the ladies who were instrumental
in providing such an excellent outing deserve
considerable credit.
A pleasant lawn sociable was given at the
home of James O'Neal, on South Third
street, Thursday evening, by the ladies of
st. Michaels church. The lawn was brill
iantly illuminated ana presented a beau
tiful appearance. a bevy Of handsome
young ladies waited on the tables. and every
one present had an enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sauntry. Mt. and
Mrs. Otis Staples. Misses Belle Rankin
and Melvina La Furgey, and Messrs.
evening for Denver and other points in Col
orado, intending to be absent two weeks or
more.
The Baldwin-MelviIle Dramatic company
will play return engagement of one week
at the Grand OF era house, beginning with to-
| morrow evening. when ''Queen's Evidence"
Will be presented.
1t is rumored that the marriage of II. c.
Gridley and Miss Elaine Anderson, two
prominent society people, will occur in this
city next Thursday.
The Isaac Staples left yesterday with a raft
OF logs for the Cascade Lumber company.
Burlington, which will be delivered at Bos.
| ton bay.
Dr. Edward P Ryan, formerly OF Chicago
| arrived in this city Monday and win locate
| here permanently.
j. F. Norrish. of Hastings, was in the city
| Tuesday. He was accompanied by his wife
| and daughter.
| Mr.. and Mrs " D. hammers, accompanied
! by Miss Biel, left Thursday evening fol-
| Pueblo, Col.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mathews and Mrs E.
| p Moorhead are spending few days at Cen
| ter City.
Miss Lucy Logelin. of West st. Paul. was a
| guest of Miss Emma Grossi the first of the
| week.
| Miss Grace Warner of st. Paul, was a
| guest of Miss Alice Nelson during the week
| Miss Cathryn Nelson is entertaining Miss
| Estelle Trego, of Chicago
| Miss Ida Lammers. Of st. Louis, is a guest
! of friends in this city.
DR.. C. ". Merry returned Thursday from a
| visit in New York.
Rev. j. II. Albert is spending short vaca
| ton in Chicago
Mrs B j. Merrill has returned from visit
| at Aurora, Ill.
Will Covell is spending few days al
Square lake.
P.J seipples. of Dubuque, spent the week
| in this city.
| W. E. Thorre left Friday on trip to Den
yer.
Ii. L. Foster is at Richmond, Va.