The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-04-18

The citizens of the East end will re-
Wesley Boetler at bis home in Wash
ington D. c. Mr.. Boetler has often Wis
tied his daughter Mrs. Grafton Mason
of this city and during these visits he
made many friends. Mr.. Boetler has
been in falling health most of the win
ter, but a few weeks ago word was re-
Ceived that he was much worse, and
Mrs. Mason and two little sons went at
once to Washington. Mr.. Boetler was
about 81 years of age, and a prominent
Methodist minister of the capital city
The family have the sympathy Of host
of Superior friends
The high school chorus, under the
direction of Col. H. A. George, The con
solidated chorus OF 100 voices under the
direction of Mark G. Baker, Alexan-
der's Orchestra of twenty pieces, under
the direction of A. Alexander, and the
Superior City Band assisted by mem
bers of the Duluth City band, number
ing IS pieces, under the direction of
Mr.. August Reimer assisted by several
vocal soIoists will give grand concert
Monday evening April the 10Th, at the
Grand. Every body should attend and
III this way encourage the members of
the band.
The L. \. s of the Sons of Veterans
gave very successful leap year ball
in the Trade and Commerce building
last Tuesday evening. About one
hundred invitations were issued,
large part Of which were responded to
and the society will clear neat little
sum by the venture. Another ball will
be given at the same place on Tuesday
evening May 18th.
H. L. Grattem, of MINNEAPOLIS, is
in the city visiting his friend Geo. r.
Hughes. Mr.. Grattem contemplates
building a large block on the lot adjoin-
ing Bishotf7s hardware property. Mr.
Whitney will occupy the main floor and
the Odd Fellows the hall on the second
floor This will be a very creditable
improvement and the citizens will also
be glad to know that we are not to lose
Mr.. Whitney from business circles.
-Lightbody & Co. are closing out a
fine line of Brussels carpcting at re-
duCed prices.
Mr.. Will Lingham writes his rela-
tives from Sydney, Australia, that he
is enjoying himself although 1t is very
warm, but he is doing a fine business
and under the circumstances can stand
the heat" He is travelling in the inter
est of the cash register Co. and is making
money. Mr.. Lingham's friends will all
be glad to hear of his success.
A great deal has been said within
the last two years about the Importance
of a naval militia in the states border
ing on the Atlantic, as well as those
bordering on the great lakes. Senator
Gordon has given notice of an amend
ment to the naval bill, appropriating
$50, 900 for arms and Announcements for
such militia. In view ofthe events of
the past year the amendment is very
important one.
Little Miss Katie Leader had a
narrow escape from a severe injury
Tuesday evening. She struck match
and the sulphur end flew off, while
lighted, and hit her on the eye lids,
which she closed quickly enough to
have both blistered, but saved the eye
ball from injury. This little lady has
solemnly vowed not TO play with match
es any more.
Friday, May LIST is designated by
the GOV. as Arbor day. We are in re-
ceipt of booklet published by State
superintendent J. Q. Emery, for the
help Of the teachers and those in charge
of programmes for the day. The book
has excellent articles, as we'll as suit
able recitations.
The Rainbow Social" given by the
Rebekah lodge Wednesday evening
was a grand success in every way, about
80 persons attending. An excellent
literary and musical program was
rendered after which supper was
served to all. silver Star lodge is last
coming to the front as entertainers.
Mrs. Railton has taken the rooms
over Hunters grocery store, in the Bar
ton block on the corner of Third and
Becker, and will fit them up, and Will
then be prepared to take boarders and
roomers. This will make very pleas
ant fiat and is conveniently located
Among the many doctors who
wish TO be city physician We hear the
names Of PiIlsbury, Hanover, Collins
and Guild mentioned. Severa. are apt
70 be disappointed.