The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-09-11

packet, Verna Swaine, en- route from Dav-
export to this point, was driven on a ledge
by the wind. Steven Church, the mate,
aged 80, was drowned in attempting to cast
an anchor so as to ward the boat Off
Marshalltown, Iowa-The corn crop in
Central Iowa is now practically beyond dan
ger OF frost. The hot dry weather of the
past few days has matured the ears with
remarkable rapidity, and one of the best
crops the state has ever produced is now
assured.
age in and around Eldora last night. Grain
stacks were burned, and farm house south
OF town was burned to the ground.
Dubuque, Iowa-Conductor Henry L. Dim
lex, Of the Chicago Great Western railway,
was killed at Oelwein. He fell between the
cars.
.Kasson, Minn.-Bertie Dahlenberg, a lad
Is years of age and the eldest son of Mrs
Dahlenberg, residing seven miles south of
this place, became entangled in the lines
while blowing and was stepped upon by one
of the horse and received injuries which
resulted in his death in short time.
Hastings, Minn.-Ncholas Stein, an old
resident Of Douglas, who was kicked in the
stomach by. horse few days ago, died
from the effect of the injuries today, aged
about so years. He leaves wife and five
children. He was wel-to-do farmer.
Ashland, Wis-Mayor McClintock says he
is willing to meet the charges preferred
against him at any time.
Green Bay, Wis.-Right Rev. J. Renaius
Villatte has refused to recognize or assist
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Catholics, which is to held at Cleveland,
Sept. IL and -.
West Superior, Wis.-The Superior grain
commission men are complaining of the in
uncommonly rigid and that grading varies
according to the time Of year.
Green Bay, Wis.-Mrs. Magdaline Wag-
ner, aged 50, committed suicide by taking
Paris green Her husband died year ago,
since which time she has been melancholy.
River Falls, Wis.-Christian Gunderson,
superintendent Of the Four Lakes Electric
Wis, died at the home of his mother in this
city of consumption.
Ashland, Wis-Mellen was visited by bur-
glars last evening who rif1ed the postofice.
securing about $40. The store and saloon Of
Winterhalter & Co. was also burglarized.
Rush City, Minn.-Dr. A. j. Stowe, L. W.
Wadlow and G. F. jackson were tonight
years by the city council of Rush City. to
be run in connection with their plant, the
Warren Brick Company, located two miles
outside of this city.
and manager of the Myers Grand Opera
House in this city, was granted divorce
from his wife, Jennie c. stoddard. on the
ex-bill poster and ianitor of the opera house,
was named as the correspondent. He is
only 81, while Mrs. Stoddard is 81.
Duluth, Minn.-Rev. J. M. Thoburn, Jr.,
who came here from Oil City, Pa, two
E. Church. Of Duluth, has been unanimously
chosen by the official board of the Central
Church, Detroit Mich as pastor there, and
has agreed to the change, which will be
effective on the affirmative action of the
bishops who preside over the Detroit and
Minnesota Northern conferences.
Grand Rapids, Minn.-In the ruins Of Ma
poleon Rosseau's ranch house, which was
burned Sunday, the charred remains of Bert
Bacon were discovered lying beside his rifle.
Coroner Ehle goes to the scene tomorrow,
as the neighbors apprehend a case of muir
der or suicide.
Duluth, Minn.-The rivalry between the
Singer and Inman tug lines, which resulted
in the accident Sunday that cost Fireman
Waser his life, has been brought to an end
by an agreement which goes into effect at
midnight. The lines will divide the lows,
and each concern will furnish sufficient tugs
to handle the vessels.
Browns Valley, Minn.-There was a cy-
clone in the township of Sisseton IL miles
west, at 5 p. m. yesterday. The buildings
of Albert Hanson, John Nordquist and A.
W. Towers were demolished. Towers baby
was killed, and Mrs. Nordquist's baby was
hurt.
Anoka, -Minn.-Five prisoners confined in
the city jail attempted to gain their liberty
last night. The Jail is connected with the
fire headquarters. The firemen heard
noise at II o'clock, and upon investigation
found the prisoners saving through the
bars. an officer was stationed at the Jail
the balance of the night.