The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-30
SALTWATER NEWS.
Memorial Day Well Observed in the
City and at the Prison.

Memorial Day Well Observed In the
City and at the Prison.
Heavy clouds gave forebodings of un-
pleasant weather yesterday, and many
feared that the Memorial day pro-
gramme would not be carried out, but
the clouds gradually disappeared to-
ward noon and in the afternoon the
streets were lined with people anxious
to do honor to the nations Immortal
dead and to witness the parade that
had been arranged by the Grand Army
posts. The parade was headed by a
platoon Of police and the Saltwater
band. Next came Company K of the
First regiment, N. G. 8. NJ, followed by
members of Muller and Cook posts. g.
A. r. and the speakers in carriages
The line of march extended through
the business part of the city and the
parade was dismissed at the opera
house, where an excellent programme
was rendered, consisting of reading Of
orders, singing by the pupils of the
city schools, and an able and patriotic
address by Hon. H F. Stevens, of st.
Paul.
In the morning squads from the
Grand Army posts and Company K
visited the various cemeteries in this
city and South Saltwater, where sa-
lutes were fired over the graves OF de-
ceased comrades and the graves were
decked with wreaths of flowers and
flags.
Memorial day was observed at the
prison in true holiday style. At 10
a. m. the inmates assembled in the
chapel and listened to an address by
Secretary Hart. Of the state board of
corrections and charities, and grama-
phone selections. From the chapel the
convicts marched into the yard where
they made merry until long after the
noon hour. An extra dinner was served
and other holiday privileges were
granted. The best of order was pre-
served indicating that the 500 inmates
Of Minnesota's penitentiary appreciate
the confidence reposed in them by the
warden and other officials Of the prison.
The Abner Gle cleared yesterday with
raft OF logs for the Burlington Lumber COM
pany.
Bronson & Folsom sold half raft of logs
yesterday to Engler & Fruden, Of Dubuque
The reception and dance given at the city
hospital Friday evening was grand social
success and the ladies of the association
allied handsome benefit from the event 1t
is estimated that fully 300 persons were pres
ent and despite the crowded condition of the
ball room all had delightful time
Louis Hospes left last evening on short
under the care of a specialist In that city
The Rubinstein Quartette, assisted by some
of Stillwater's best talent. will give concert
in the auditorium Of the high school tomorrow
evening.
Win Moore and family have removed to
Oldtown. Me-, where they expect to reside
In the future.
Mrs ]. A. C'Shaughnessy has returned
from a visit with friends and relatives in Fer
gus Falls.
DR.. Harris, who was a euest of DR.. Haines.
at the city hospital. returned to Grinnell,
To-. on Thursday.
DR.. T. G. Clark has returned from trio to
Cleveland O.. where he attended meeting
Of the military surgeons OF the various ma
tional guards.
w. H. Day Jr. and wife. Of Dubuque, spent
a part of the week in this city.
Miss Ruby Collgan has returned from WI
mona. where she attended the normal.
Ray Pratt returned home from Houghton,
Mrs j. A. Jackson Of Lake City, is a guest
OF her sons. Byron ]. and Charles e. Mosier.
Mr.. and Mrs William Sauntry spent part
Of the week In Chicago
Mrs j. A. johnson and daughter. of Fargo,
N. D., were guests of friends in this city on
Friday.