The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-08-13

hlalil- WI. NcDOuOlgn Is one OF the
most successful builders in the country,
and the new buildings will be worth
visiting when completed. 1t is claimed
that the mill will be the third largest in
the world. Think Of it, right here in
Douglas county and at the door of Su-
perlor. The most improved machinery
Will be used, making it possible to cut
100000 feet of lumber daily. A few
more Weyerhausers would make Su-
perior flourish like a Green Bav tree.
The Young Peoples society of
Christian Endeavor of the First Pres
byterian church, will give an excursion
to Fond du Lac, next Tuesday. Aug.
10Th. The boat will leave the Daisy
mill dock at $50 am, Central Park at
10 am; West end, Tower bay slip, at
1890. Tickets, round trip, at the usual
price, % cents. This is the pleasantest
trip We have in this vicinity, and our
tourist visitors should not fail to take
IT, and this will be a good time to help
a worthy cause, as we'll as to enjoy a
fine holiday. Everybody is INVITED to
90 and take their friends.
Souvenirs from Porto Rico are arriv-
ing on every train. The most valued
one as yet exhibited being the Spanish
flag captnred by Company 4" bows as
soon as they landed at Ponce Lieut..
Smith forwarded it at once to Mr.. Jack
son for safe keeping until the bows re-
turn, when they will have it as trophy
of the war. Miss Alice Christie has re-
celved an deliberately decorated red
satin fan with beautifully carved sticks.
Whether Tom captured the heart of
the fair Spanish lady at the same time,
has not yet appeared. Time alone Will
diyu!ge the truth.
While in Duluth the other day Rev.
Tu!l, pastor of the First NJ. T. church,
had the pleasure of meeting Col. Cody.
popularity known as Buffalo Bill"
and during the course of conversation
let HIM know that offerings were most
acceptable and thankfully received, and
IN was Niit1l it.Il SIN cii Nv Z 'lOlldlS.
Such generous men, who are always
giving to some cause, deserve to have
wealth and the good Will of the masses,
and Col. Cody is certainly thus blest.
The Ladies' Aid Society of First NJ.
+. Church held their annual picnic
Thursday. The day was all that could
be desired, and nineteen ladies were
present. Rev. Tull, who is the only
male honorary member of the society,
was not allowed to attend, so has with
drawn in high rage, sending letter
to the club, which in no mild terms
tells them what he thinks about picnics,
societies, women, etc. Better take Rev.
IuIl in on probation again, ladies.
The minstrel combination which
appeared at the Grand Opera House
Monday evening, was one of the best
shows of the kind ever put on in SUI
periOr, and was thoroughly appreciated
by the large audience which greeted
them. The stage setting Tor the first
part was beautiful, and the costumes
rich and handsome, while the special
ties, jokes and songs were up-to-date III
every sense of the word.
Mr.. LOgue, formerly of the furni-
ture firm of Logue & Whitney, West
end, has formed a partnership with
Mr.. Nelson and they are opening up
fine line Of furniture and house furnish
lngs in the Watkins block. opposite the
big store of the Spicer Tanning comp
any. The members of this firm are well
and fayorabIy known in Superior, and
will, no doubt, receive a liberal share OF
the public patronage.
Nearly all of Co. q" bows have
been heard from since their arrival at
Porto Rico. Their experiences on the
voyage, as recorded, are both pathetic
and amusing and now that they are
landed they seem much pleased with
the island. They are gathering in Span
ish souvenirs as fast a. possible, and be-
fore long We imagine Superior people
will be exhibiting trophies Of the late
war with Spain.
The little four year old son of Mr.
Arnold, the engineer at the Broad way
school, fell from the third story window
to the basement floor, a few days ago,
and sustained a broken leg. The escape
from instant death is considered quite
miraculous. The little fellow is reported
to be doing nicely, showing no evidence
of internal injuries.
Mrs. Bennett gave a surprise party
for little Annie Moran, Wednesday after
noon. About twenty little girls re-
sponded to invitations, and spent some
time in the delightful occupation OF
hunting for candy. After INDUCING in
other games light refreshments were
served.
john Miller has secured the con
tract for building fourfoot sidewalk
on West seventh street at eighteen
cents foot. For the same kind of 4
walk on Sixty-third street twenty seven
cents per foot Is being paid. Why the
difference?
The popular Wilbur opera COM
pany will play a two weeks engagement
in Duluth, commencing Monday even
in- Aug. 10Th. Their many admirers
III Superior hope that Manager Marsh
of the Grand will secure them for at
least one week on this side.
-Rev. p. X. Thorvildson a noted
divine will occupy the pulpit at First
VI. +. Church next sunday morning.
Subject: The Saloon Must Go. The
Reverend gentleman is a fine musician
and viii give a violin solo. Don't fail to
attend the services.