The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
NORTHWEST NEWS IN BRIEF.

Gutenberg, Io.-smallpox patients have
all recovered and there is no sign of the
disease spreading,
Clinton, Io.-Henry Hertzberg was
thrown from a bronco, resulting in
fatal conclusion of the brain.
Red Wing, Minn.-Charles McGarvie,
arrested in ST. Cloud for theft and bur
glary here, has been bound over to the
grand jury.
Bevcridge, Minn-R. H. Carr Post No.
ia, G. A. R., installed officers. {. H.
Taylcr, of Downs Post No 6S, conducted
the ceremonies.
La Crosse, Wis.-An epidemic of la
grippe is raging and there are nearly a
hundred cases. The disease is in a mild
form and starts with a cold, accompanied
by fever and chills.
Rochester, Minn.-The county commits
sioners have passed a resolution appro-
priattng 500 for each township In the
county that will spend at least $500 in
building macadamized roads.
Redwood Falls, Minn.-There will be
much building this year. The most i'm
portant project will be two-st0ry brick
block, 40x60, to house H NJ. Hitchcock
& Co., druggists, and the First National
bark
Pennington, Minn.-The following
officers were elected at the annual meet
ing OF the Dakota County Agricultural
society: President, ]. B. Helly; secre-
tary, W. L. Parker; treasurer, w. H.
Dassel, Minn,-Gustave Anderson was
adjudged insane by Judge of Probate
Harris and commission, and sent to
Fergus Falls, The present attack is
said to have been caused by worry over
the recent death Of a laughter.
Mortified, Minn.-The funeral of
Lorenz Stegner, an old settler, was held
here, the body being taken to Faribault
year, and was born in Ebersdorf Sake
Coburg, Germany. He leaves ten chill
dren.
+t Jasper Pc err, Mipnc Z the last meeting Of
officers were installed: M w, L. M
Vaughn; F., Alex Tate; O., W. A.
Stearns: r., E. E. Humphrey; F., w. H.
Luke; r., A. F. Oaks; G.. A. Mackey;
]. w, ]. Lewis.
Winona, Minn.-Rev. w. F. Franzmann,
who for the past four years has been as
sjstant pastor of st. Martins German
Lutheran church, has accepted a call
church at Lake City. Mr.. Sonneman, of
Milwaukee, will succeed him here.
Duluth, Minn.-TAere will doubtless be
another contest over the surveyor gen.
Van SAINT appointed Stevens, with In
structions to take charge OF the o1iice
at once. The present incumbent, John
Brady, will claim the office until the third
Monday in April.
Spring Grove, Minn-The first annual
meeting of the Spring Grove Stock and
Grain company was held yesterday. The
secretary's report showed the company
to be in a very prosperous condition
After all operating ana other expenses
were paid a surplus of $500 remained,
which is to be paid out to stockholders
in dividends.
Fort Dodge, Io-An unknown thief
committed a daring robbery at the Amer
lean house. Six men occupied one room
in the hotel. One of the occupants arose
early and made off with property III mon
ey and clothing belonging to his bed
fellows. The thief secured $50 in money,
together with clothing of some value
Winnebago City, Minn-At the annual
meeting of the Winnebago City
Cooperative Creamery association,
the following officers were elected
s. H. Hail, president; T. o.
Allen, vice president: F. M. oliver.
treasurer; G. NJ. swartwood, Secretary;
r. H. Benner, P. M Marston and c. 3.
Rand, directors; The total receipts for
the year were $4,000, Of which over $685.
wv went into the pockets of patrons.
Duluth, Minn.-The Zenith Telephone
company will connect lines with the pri-
Vate lines of the Duluth & Iron Range
road The county board has authorized
the establishment of a saloon at the new
village of st. Louis. The st. Louis Slate
Brick company of Thompson, a suburb
is crushing lot of slate for street dress
ing for Minneapolis. Dentists of the head
of the lake have organized a society and
have elected c. w. Miner, of Superior,
as president.