The Saint Paul globe., 1898-01-30
SALTWATER NEWS.
Gold Hunters Start for the Alaska
Mining Districts.


Al Blaisdell and James Underhill departed
Yesterday for Alaska. and two other mem
bers OF the party, Alex Mcdonald and koo-
ert Rodgers will join them at Seattle. Nc
Donald and Rodgers were former residents
of this city but have been in the West for
some time Mr.. Blaisde said they would
take q ton Of supplies with them, and this
he considered enough to last them for two
Years. Their destination is the Mcmillan
river but after they get upon Alaskan soil
they may decide upon some other location
All are rugged and healthy fellows and near
" all Of them have spent the best part OIL
their lives in the pineries, either as explorers
Chief of Police GIennon received letter
Yesterday from Ernest SpeCk, former resi-
dent of Saltwater who is at Fort Wrangel.
and is making his way to the gold regions
Mr. Speck has been in Alaska for some time
and is exploring in the hope of finding richer
strikes than any that have as yet been made
The city council has made all preliminary
preparations for the grading OF North Third
street and the work will be commenced just
as soon the frost leaves the ground Ihlrd
street is an important thoroughfare, and the
agitation looking toward it's improvement has
been going on for several years
Judge Crosby has adjourned the hearing of
the Mclaughlin Kitty disclosure proceed
ing until Feb. II. Nearly all Of the wit
resses have been examined and it is believed
the hearing will only require a day or two
when it is resumed.
saltwater Knights of Pythias will give a
masquerade ball in their hall next Friday
evening. which promises to be a social sue
cess all parties given by this order in the
past being characterized by a large attend
ance.
The EIks will hold another social dance this
week. the committee having decided upon
Tuesday evening.
J. c. Rhodes Jr. and L. II. Seymour, of this
city. ex-members of Company X. attended a
meeting of the National Guard Veterans as
sociation at st. Paul Friday evening.
Congressman Stevens, of this district, was
in the city yesterday, and met large num-
Der of old soldiers and others who were anx-
ious to see him about various matters.
Elmore Lowell. the host at the Sawyer
house, left yesterday to accompany an eXcur-
sion to Mexico and California.
A dance for the benefit of John Kilkelley
was given at Music hall Friday evening. and
a large sum was netted. Many tickets were
disposed OF among Woodmen. who willingly
contributed to the benefit
An art social given at the Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon by the young la
dies of the Albright band. A reception oc-
Cured in the evening.
The Young Married Ladies' Euchre club
met at the home Of Mrs. L. L. Manwaring
Friday, and all present enjoYed the afternoon.
The club meets with Mrs. c. W. Merry next
week.
Mrs Fred Kirchon entertained the Bluff
City Whist club Tuesday afternoon.
The Episcopal Parish Aid society was enter
tanned By Mrs. Herman Jassoy Thursday aft
erncon.
Mrs. James Harper, of West Superior Wis.
was guest of her sister Mrs. E. d. Buff
fngtcn during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. E. Staples will leave for
New Mexico in few days, where they will
spend the remainder of the winter.
Dr.. and Mrs. Stevens. Of Lake Elmo, have
gone to New York and other cities in the
East, where they expect to remain about six
weeks.
Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss
Mary A. Albrecht and John Habluetzel Jr.,
which is to occur at the brides home, near
Lake Elmo, Feb 6.
Rev. Marion D. Shutter, of Minneapolis,
will give an address at the prison Wash
ington's birthday.
Hannah SummOw and August Lange were
married here Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wolfer entertained a
number Of friends at progressive chinch
Thursday evening. Prizes were captured by
Mrs. E. D. Burlington and H. C. Farmer.