Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08
BADGERDOM IN BRIEF.

BNiltT Ehll'1M IN bhl En-
Rice Clifford Of McnaSha, father Of
Htc Pearl Clifford, who was kidnapped
last fail. has been married to Miss Lor-
dIuu Bryant Of Chicago.
Mrs Lawrence J. Conway, of Mani
towoc, died in Chicago, where she had
hrc,t for some time under the care Of
q physician
Miss Sallie Weeks, sister of the late
Arvin Weeks, Of Sheboygan, died at
her home m that city ut the advanced
age Of II years.
Fremmy's bakery, at Plymouth, was
nearly destroyed by fire The loss viii
reach 81 900, fully covered by insurance.
The water in the Fox river at OSh-
kosh is one foot higher than il WIS ut
this time last year, and is rising rapidly
John Streher, a La Crosse young
man, narrowly escaped death While
hunting with n companion on BmTOn's
Island. A shot gun in the hands of
his companion was accidentally dis
charged, filling Streher's face with
powder, some of which lodged IN the
corner Of his eye and burned deeply
into it, Luckily the charge u shot
passed by him. He win probably
lose the sight of one eye
Work has commenced at the new
sixth ward school building at Apple
ton. The structure will cost $4,000.
Anna r Huth, wife Of eX-Mayor
Theodore HUH, Of Beaver Dam, dicd
at the age Of 81 years,
The residence Of James McCod, Of
la Crosse, was entered by a burglar Il
few evenings ago. Mr. McCord was
awakened by the noise the man made
and went into the hall TO investigate
the cause. He was bounced upon by
the man and knocked down, the burg
lar making his escape through The
front door.
The marriage haE Just been lu-
nounccd Of Miss Lizzie Schneider to
Edward Ncucns, both residents of
Frcdonia. The ceremony was per
formed last Thank Sgiving, but the mat
ter was kept secret until a few days
age The bride is teacher in e q
public school mt that place.
Several lumber firms in Rich
field are threatening to disnembcr the
town on account Of eXorbitant and
unlawful taxation They propose ap-
propriating part TO the town Of
Wood ana a part to the town Of Rock.
Kcwaunee was visited few days
ago 10y one of the seyercst hail storms
ever experienced in that section. Some
hail stones were as large as walnuts
Many windows in store buildings were
broken
Word has been received at James
Vile of the death Of Alex. Grove, at
Boulder, Col The remains will be
shipped to GAINESVILLE for intement
where the deceased formerly resided
The Badger Pearl Button company
Of Eau Claire, intends to add several
new machines TO its factory The
number of employees will be increased
from - to 100
William Noge, a former resident OF
Appleton, died his home in Chicago
of cancer of the stomach. The remains
were forwarded TO Appleton for
burial
Arthur Cartwright 1G-yearold snr
Of John Cartwright, Of Waupaca
while out duck hunting at Gills Land
ing, aecidently shot himself through
tie heart He was attempting to take
4 The gun from he bottom of the boat
when the hammer caught and explod
ed the cap. His body was taken &c
/ Waupaca and an inquest held
| Work has commenced in the sulphit,
min connected with the Park Mill,
plant Of Marinette. Two Immense
bronze digcStcrs oach 50 feet higl
and Z feet in diameter, are used fol-
/ containing the wood and acid which
I in connection with steam reduces the
wood To a fiber which forms the sui
pldte pulp The process of manufactur
ing the acid used at the plant is thC
invention Of " H. Brokaw, a form
or superintendent II the MarlnettC
PAPER mills 1t is intended in shor7
time to use one Of the large machines
for the manufacture Of book paper ant
one FOR MANILA
While George S. Whitcher. Of Platte
vile. was driving over a crossing viii
load of grain, he accidentally Eel
from the wagon. alghting on his head
He was carried in a store and ply
stefan summoned. hut he remained il
mn unconscious state for over eigh
hours Mr. Whitcher is a well-knowI
butter and cheese manufacturer anC
has taken a very leading part in inst
tutas ana agriculture in that part 81
The state II is feared the accidau
may nrove fatal