The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
ALBERT LEA.

Special to The St. Paul Globe.
ALBERT LEA, Feb. 10.-There is consider
able talk regarding the establishment in this
city of a room for the of farmers, their
wives and children, when they are in the city.
Those interested are looking for a central To-
cation. 1t is proposed to have the room pro-
Yided with seats. tables etc, for the con-
venienco of lunching and resting. Reports say
such plan has been a great success in some
other cities of this size or larger.
p. G. Johnson Of the firm of Johnson &
Chamberlain, of this city, goes to Wells in a
few days to take charge of the new store
Gently purchased by the Gage, Hayden COM
pany. of this city. The store is the one OPP
Grated for so long by Charles Sebert. and an
invoice of the stock is now being taken
Doc Taylor, the smallpox patient, who is
creating such a hubbub in Burlington, To-, was
at time a resident of this city, and is
well remembered by several OF the oldest in
habtants. although he left here number Of
years ago.
George Armstrong and Marie Holden, both
of Hartland, yesterday secured the necessary
legal permission and are no doubt pulling in
double harness before this time.
In the district court the case of Wagner VS..
Wuln was tried and verdict of SAT returned
for the plaintiff. In the case of Conrad VS..
Slauch verdict was found for the plaintiff
in the sum of $243. The case of c. w. Ayars
VS.. W. f. Bickford is trial.
H 4. Paine. the wellknown architect and
builder. has prepared plans for a fine r5sid ence
for himself, which he will put up on his fine
lots on Fountain street, his present good resi-
dence TO be removed to other and less desira-
bic lots. The new structure will cost about ST.
5G0. and will be begun early in the spring.
Charles Selbig, the well-known cigar man
ufacturer, is suffering from q severe attack of
gastritis and is greatly reduced in flesh. He
expects soon to go to ColfaX Springs. To-, for
treatment with view to receiving relief.
New students are still being added to Albert
Lea college and the attendance now is the
largest it has been for several years. The
principal Prof. Ella Young, has been max
ing an extensive tour of the state lecturing on
educational topics before the congregations OF
Presbyterian churches.
w. A. Bess!nger, who left here year or so
ago to establish himself in the marble and
granite monument business in Winnebago
City. has met with unexpected success.
The Southern Minnesota Collection agency,
of which c. A. Ransom is president, is doing
an immense business and have ten men on the
road and office force of three or four and
both will have to be increased to keep up with
the business. The firm now receives about 600
letters per week, and these entail a vast
amount CT work.
The Knights of the Maccabees had a benefit
ball in the big Ransom building last night.
and a large number enjoyed the music and
dancing. The lodge has a large membership
and seems to be a cheap method of life in
surance.
A large number will go from this county to
attend the meeting of butter makers and
dairymen soon to be held in Topeka Kan.
Among those who will attend are Messrs. d.
B. White and II. E. Shurkmecht. of this city,
and c. II. Dills and C. W. Stockwell, of Ban
croft.