St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19
SALTWATER NEWS.
Wfndfau for a Prison City Man
Weeks Social.

Weeks Social.
Medore Campbell, Sf this city, and
Joseph Campbell, of Somerset, Wis,
are considerably surprised over news
recently received by them from rela-
tives residing in st. Constant, province
of Quebec, Can, telling them they are
among the heirs to an estate in New
York valued at about s12,000,000 They
are in no position to know whether the
report is true or not, but have so
much faith in it that Medore Campbell,
of this city, will soon leave for his old
home to make an investigation. The
story Of their good fortune, which seems
rather romantic and strange, is as fol-
lows: During the Revolutionary war
Thomas Bisaillon, a Frencman, came
here with Lafayette and volunteered
his services against the English. He
served during the war and at the close
received as his reward a deed to
tract of land on Broadway, New York
also to lands on Long Island. He re-
NAMED in this country and Canada for
some time, growing immensely rich
from fortunate speculations and bust
ness ventures. He then decided to go to
England and before leaving left
small satchel with his brother. 1t was
securely sealed and the brother laid it
away until such time as the owner
should call for 1T. Nothing was ever
heard from him after that and when
the brother, who had been entrusted
with the Satchel grew old he turned it
over to his son, a resident of ST Con-
slant, who stored it away in a garrett
There it remained for forty years and
about month ago was found by some
children who were playing there. The
seal was accidentally broken, reveal
ing the deeds to the New York proper
ty, a will bequeathing it to Bisaillons
two brothers and a certificate of de-
post on the Bank OF England, aggre-
eating s1,S00,000. The father of the
children lost no time and reported his
discovery to prominent attorneys, who
have since enlisted their services in
the matter of recovering possession of
the property. Medore Campbell has re-
ceived photograph of the check, which
he displayed to his friends in this city
yesterday. 1t is very strange case,
but Mr. Campbell will go to Canada
in few days to assist in establishing
his title if possible. The heirs, num-
bering about 200, are scattered in all
parts of this country and Canada.
For the first time this winter there Is now
enough snow on the ground for sleighing and
loggers feel encouraged.
James Keefe, a prominent resident of this
city, is seriously i'll with stranguiated hernia.
he is very weak ana MS recovery is con-
sidered doubtful.
Nellie McHenry appeared at the Grand op-
era house last evening in ''The Bicycle Girl"
The attendance was small but the entertain
ment was decidedly enjoyable.
John Bernstein, a United States prisoner,
was received at the prison yesterday from St
Paul to serve a year and thirty days for
forger..
Among the st. Paul boys who attended the
dance given at the armory by members of
Company K Friday evening were Capt Rob-
Carl Richardson and Al Fisher.
Dennison N. Wood, of White Birch, Wis,
and Miss Helen A. Thompson were married In
this city Thursday evening. The ceremony
was performed by Rev Cressy at the home
Of the brides parents.
The committee In Charge of the balance
remaining from the sHinckley relief fund has
decided to distribute the remainder among
the poor OF this city. 1t consists of about
8, 22o, and $500 will be turned over to the
Kings Daughters for Immediate use.
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