St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
SALTWATER NEWS.
Probate Court-City News-One
Race Meeting.

Reports received Yesterday from the Sand
creek and Kettle river drives were not en-
eouragng. The Kettle river dive is hung
up by reason II low water and two small
Jams. and on Sand creek almos. a similar
condition of things prevail. a heavy rain is
anxiously awaited by lumbermen, so that the
logs can be brought into the boom. Very lit
tie driving Is being done on other streams
tributary 10 the ST. CroiX. LII some Of the
howages dynamite was used 70 break The Ice
Lake ~. Croix is falling gradually, and pres
cnt indications are that the boom will not
start up before May |. None of the dealers
here have logs 10 sell, and II Is feared that
some of the mills that have already started
up viii be Obliged 10 shut down before new
logs arrive in the lake.
In the probate court yesterday the last will
and testament of Louis Hoffman. deceased,
was proved aud allowed, and letters tesla
menlary were granted 20 W. W. Furber and
Charles Brown In the matter OF the estate
of Hermann Seeba. deceased. the admins
traitors final account was examined and
allowed. and the residue of the estate was
assigned 10 the heirs. The executors OF the
estate of Matilda Mahan, deceased, were
granted a license TO sell real estate. Mrs
Magdaleua Seeba was appointed guardian OF
Frederick Seeba, minor.
Isaac Staples owner of the Lily Lake Driv-
ing Park, stated yesterday that there would
be one race meeting at the pnrk this summer,
if not more. A crew of men has been al
A.
which is now in excellent condition. The
saltwater race meetings have annually been
prolific OF enjoyment, aud II Is hoped that
arrangements can be completed for good
meeting this year.
Willie Nichols. lad ten wears OF age, re-
siding with his steptather at Oak PARK dis
appeared from home Sunday afternoon. TAX,
ing with him gold watch, Sl5 i'll money and
check. The property Of Mr.. Canary There
is no clue to his Whereabouts. but his step
father thinks that he is stopping at farm
house few miles from this city.
John E. Gagnelus returned Sunday even
ing from the East where he went III the in
Ierest Eric Englln, of this CITY, who recently
patented Formulation trunk lock Ar
rangements have been made for Its manu-
fucture at Bridgeport, Conn.
Sven johnson. all employe at the East
Side Lumber companys mill, was seriously
injured yesterday johnson was working Oh
the log carrier when log rolled upon his
right leg, fracturing both bones.
An entertainment Will be given at the
Grand opera house this evening for the bene-
fit of the North Hill brass band. An elaborate
programme has been prepared for the oc-
casion.
The Republican county convention, for
the purpose of electing delegates to attend
the state convention in ST. Paul will be held
III this city Saturday. April 80.
Michael Sullivan, IA young man. fell down
stairs in u building OH South Water street late
Sunday night and fractured his leg in TWO
places above the knee.
Lieut.. f. l.. Butts and bride arrived yester-
day from Salt Lake city. Utah. and are the
gnests of Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Butts.
Secretary Hart, of the state board of correc-
tions and charities, was at the prison yester-
day.
Tie May Libby arrived in port yesterday
from Hastings.