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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
home of Mrs. Henry Huelsett. on Reaney

home of Mrs. Henry Huelsett, on Reaney
street.
Miss Hulda Pearson was given a sur
prise Wednesday evening by about thirty
of her friends. Parlor games and music
Were the features.
Mrs. A. e. Delmore, of Mississippi
street, will give a coffee next Thursday
for the Ladies' Guild of ST. James Epis..
ccpal Church.
The Ladies Card club will be enter
tanned next Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. n. d. Miller on Westmin-
Ster street.
The Willing Workers of the First Swed-
isa Lutheran Church gave sale in the
parlors of the church Wednesday even
ing
The Dorcas Society of the First Swed-
ish Baptist Church will give a sale next
Wednesday evening in the church par
lors.
Miss Morgan, of Bradley street. enter
tanned at progressive euchre Thursday
evening. Twelve tables were played.
Mrs. D. D. Brack. of John street, will
give q silver tea next Thursday for the
Arlington Hills Presbyterian church.
Miss Clara Hooper entertained the
Salmagundi party Friday evening at her
home on Clark street.
Miss Bessie Lewis, of Case street will
entertain the We-Need-a-Name Cinch
club Monday evening.
Mrs. W. J. Mansfield and Miss Bertha
Mansfield, of Beech street, have gone to
Livingston, Mont.
Miss Adelaide Matthias, of Burr street.
is entertaining Mrs. John Cummings, of
Detroit, MINI.
A surprise was given Miss Marie john
son at her home on Cook street Friday
evening
The Upidee club will give dancing
party Friday evening, Dec. 9Th.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
MATRIMONIAL.

The marriage of Miss Helen Agnes Con-
nelly, of Goodhue street, and Thomas
Reagan, of Churdan, Iowa, was solemn
lied Monday, Nov. Hat ST. James
church. Rev ). OConnor officiating. Miss
Margaret Wynne attended the bride. and
Daniel Connolly. brother of the bride.
was best man.. The bride wore a hand
some gown of gray velutina, trimmed
with white satin and lace applique, with
hat to match The bridesmaid was be-
confingly attired in gray -broadcloth.
A reception was held at the home --of
the brides mother. Over 100 guests Were
present. Those from out of town We're:
Mr.. and Mrs Reagan, of Shurdan, Iowa;
MIR and Mrs Michael and Mr.. and Mrs.
B. B. Fitzpatrick and the Misses Marie
ard Geneyieve Fitzpatrick. of Ellsworth,
Wis; Mr. ]. j. Leonard and Miss Mar
garet Leonard of Montgomery, Mimi. !:
Mr.. e. J. DAILY, of Faribault, and Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Allen and Miss Margaret
Wynne, of Minneapolish Mr.. and Mrs.
Reagan will be at home after Dec. at
Ellsworth. Wis.
The marriage of Miss Sophie Eliza
beth Warne to Mr.. John Henry Boyd
was solemnized Thursday, Nov. IA, at
the Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev.
William Pope OBLIGATED. The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Emma
Warne. The best man was Mr. Hugh
BaiIie. ST. Paul's church choir sang the
Lchengr1n bridal chorus during the we'd
ding ceremony The bride was gowned
in tan broaicloth, trimmed with point
lace. and carried bunch Of chrysaR-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
ST. ANTHONY PARK.

The burning of the mortgage will be
celebrated by the congregation of the
Congregational church next Friday even
in in the church yestry.
The Young Married Peoples club will
entertain at dancing party Friday even
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
SeweIl
Theladiesof the Congregational church
held a social Friday evening at the homs
of Mrs. G. H. Cannon.
Mrs E. H. Burghardt has this week
been entertaining her sister, Mrs Falr-
child of Kasson.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal
church were entertained Tuesday by MIS-.
C. r. Aldrich.
The history class had the first mo- 40
of the year Thursday at the home of Mrs.
L. L.. Hacker.
The members of the C. class of the Ag.
ricultural school gave musicale Monday
evening.
Prof. and Mrs Mcintosh gave dinner
party Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Boss have been
visiting in Lake City.
Mrs. William NJ. Ligsett entertained
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs j. w. Fryekburg left this week for
Madison, n. j.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17

T.. Hammann and A. r Miller. Music
will be furnished by the Twin City
Mandolin club.
Supt. Lewiston addressed the Cleveland
School Mothers club Tusday afternoon
in the assembly hall Musical numbers
were contributed by Misses Nellie Charles
were contributed by Misses Nellie Charles,
Myrtle Otto, Mabel Cole, and Lille Law
sen, Miss Kate Mohapt and May La
Iiant gave recitations. Mrs. Otto had
charge OF the programme. The annual
meeting Will be held Dec. TO-
The Junior Pioneers will give their first
Tuesday evening. Nov. 26, 1901, at Asso-
citation parloTs. Elks' hall, Lowry Arcade.
Inc committee in charge consists Of
Ihomas O'Regan, Albert Hauser, Sam
kelerman, Louis Feeser Jr., DR.. H. L.
Bryant, Julius Kellar, James Jordan, Ed
ward Helmbach and DR.. Charles A. Van
Slyke
The st. Paul District, w F. NJ. S., will
mold ITS annual meeting Nov. 10 in Day.
tons B1uff M. e. church. 1t will be an
all day meeting. and the women of the
In the afternoon there will be addresses
by Rev. and Mrs. Constantine, of Bull
garia, and by Miss Fannie A. Perkins, Of
India
The annual Christmas sale of the La
dies Aid Society of st. Clements Church
will be held in the guild rooms on Tues
day, Dec 8. Special features of the sale
will be fancy articles, aprons, candy and
home cooking.
Myrtle temple, Rathbone Sisters, will
give a card party Saturday at Pythian
temple. The committee on arrangements
includes Mrs. George Spencer. Mrs. j. G.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
Mr.. Hall, of Minneapolis, tenor, and
Miss Louise TAYLOR YioliniSt

Mr.. Hall, of Minneapolis, tenor, and
Miss Louise Taylor, violinist.
Mrs Gauthier entertained at euehre
Wednesday afternoon at her home on
bles were played. The proceeds will be
turned into st. Michael's bazaar fund
Favors were won by Mrs. S. G. Andrist,
Mrs. John Mccarthy, Mrs. G. r. Morris
sey and Mrs. f. Bremen.
The Ladies Study, class had "Jerusa-
lem" at its subject Friday afternoon.
Miss G. r. Dix read a paper on a "Pil-
grimage to Jerusalem Mrs. Dale on
s.The Jew in History Mrs. W. Dam
pier sang as solo the Holy City,
Miss falsely gave an Informal assem-
bly, last evening at Workman hall, corner
Greenwood avenue and East ROBBIE street.
There was large attendance. The next
assembly is scheduled for Nov 80.
Messrs. John Fahey and Will Heckel
will give an informal dancing party next
Wednesday evening at Workman hail.
Greenwood avenue and Robe street. A
pleasant time is expected.
= w. r. Reed Division No. $685. B. of L.
E., has all arrangements made for a
ball to be given Tuesday evening, Nov.
26. turkey supper viii be one of the
main features.
The Meadow Lark Social club gave a
card party at Braack's hall, Concord
street and East ROBBIE, Friday evening.
Dancing followed the awarding of ia
VGrS.
Clarence Worthington, Of Prescott
street, has returned home from BROOKLYN
where he has been an attache of the
navy yard for the past year.
Mrs. e. A. THEM and Mrs. DR.. L. A.
Penny entertained their friends at eu-
chre Tuesday afternoon at the THEM res
idence on East Isabel street.
Mrs Samuel Whaley. of West Isabel
street, gave card party Monday even
ing for the benefit of st. MichaeFs
church bazaar
Mrs Frank Whitmore. of East Congress
street, entertained informally Monday
evening for Mrs. Hoag, of Chicago.
Mrs. FL. Travis. of West Isabel street,
entertained the Ladies Guild of Ascen-
sion Church Tuesday afternoon
Mrs. George f. Dix entertained the
Eradelphian club Tuesday afternoon at
her home on Hall avenue.
Mrs. e. M. Randall of East Wfnifred
street. entertained Mrs. J. Sims. of Bill
irgs Mont. last week.
Miss Mollie Sweet, of Curtis street, en-
teuained number Of her friends We'd
nesday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
WEST SIDE.

The La Tonka Social club gave a very
successful dancing party at the West
Side opera house Friday evening. Tho
Twin City orchestra furnished music for
a programme of sixteen numbers. The
dance was given for the benefit of Miss
Mary Calvin who is running in opposi-
ton to Miss Cecele King, of South st.
Paul for the diamond ring offered by
St Michaels Church Bazaar association
Miss Alma Christensen, of East Wini-
fred street, entertained the Cosmopolitan
El.chre club Tuesday evening. 1t was
the first meeting of the season. Head
prizes were won by Miss Alma Chris
Hanson and Mr.. Frank Young. Lone
HAND prize was awarded Miss Louisa Dob
son. Miss Dobson will entertain the club
Tuesday evening, Nov. Is.
The Mendeissolln Choral club gave the
first of a series of concerts Monday even
ing at Clinton Avenue NJ. E. Church. A
large audience showed keen appreciation
OF the programme rendered. The par
ticipants were Miss Pickthall, soprano;
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
EAST ST. PAUL.


Mrs George Raiblee was given a sur
prise Wednesday evening at her home on
Fauquier street. Progressive euchre was
played at twelve tables. Prizes were won
by Mrs T. P. Akin and Mrs. j. p. Ma
han.
The Ladies Aid society of the East
Presbyterian church will hold a meeting
this week at the home of Mrs. e. r.
1de Tuesday. The Woman's Home Mis-
sionary society met with Mrs. Ide. Mrs.
f. A. Gardner had charge of the pro-
gramme.
The Odds and Ends Society of Gusta-
vus Adolphus Church will give grab
bag social next Wednesday evening at
the home of Miss Jennie Anderson, on
Jessanine street.
"A special meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Arlington Hills Presby-
terrain Church was held Thursday at the
home of Mrs. Charles e. PARROT. on
Case street.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the
Philadelphian Baptist Church will be
entertained Thursday afternoon at the
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themums. The maid of honor wore a
dark red and white street gown, and
carried chrysanthemums. John Warne,
brother of the bride, gave her away.
Frand Warne and George Whitney were
the ushers. Following the ceremony a
reception was held at the brides home.
80 Aurora avenue. Mr.. and Mrs; Boyd
have gone to the coast. They will be at
hemc at 693 Cedar street after Dec. 1.
Among the guests at the wedding was
Mr.: Howard Young, of Crookston, step
father of the bride.
Announcement has been made in Chi
cago of the engagement of Edwin Eggle-
stol. Tarbox, of st. Paul, to Miss Grace
Lucille Thomas, of 1881 Drexel boulevard.
Chicago The wedding will take place in
January.
Cards have been received announcing
the marriage of Clara W. Weber and Will
liam ]. McAuley at the home CT the
brides mother, 2S3 Carroll street. We'd
nesday evening, Nov. q. at s o'clock.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Maye Bertmann coylie t2 Karl Frederick
seine time this month.
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and Mrs Ethan Allen, of New York,
and Miss Cornelia Bigelow.
Mrs. Charles Wheaton, of Summit ave-
nue., will give a large dancing party We'd
nesday evening for her daughter, MISS
Katherine Wheaton.
Mrs. Lawrence G.. Washington, of Day.
ton avenue, will give benefit luncheon
Thursday for Mrs. G. w. Adams, OF
Chicago.
Miss Gertrude Kirk will give supper
Tuesday evening for Miss Cornelia Bige-
low, and the members of her bridal party
Mrs. George R Thompson, of Summit
avenue, will receive from to Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. James SHOEMAKER, of Bates
avenue, will give whist Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. Grier NJ Orr will give a reception
Tuesday afternoon at her home in Iris
place.
Mrs. Casper Ernst, of Harrington ave-
nue., will give dinner Tuesday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
PLEASURES PAST.

Yesterday afternoon Rev. and Mrs. ii.
w. Parsons Were surprised by a number
of friends at their home on Fuller street.
Trey were presented with two massive
rocking chairs by the Ladies Aid So
eiety of the Rowe Memorial Congrega-
tional Church in recognition of their
faithful and untfring services during the
year. The Rev. Levi Loring presented
the gift. Tea was served. Among
those present were: Mrs. G. Work,
president; Miss Eta Loring, vice pres
ident; Mrs. Mile Giles, secretary and
treasurer; Mrs. T. Tough, Mrs. Katie
Giles and others.
Mr. and Mrs. John Suel, of Credit Riv-
er. were surprised last Saturday evening,
ii being the fftieth anniversary of their
marriage. They were assisted by their
children and grandchildren. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. William Rourke
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Oys, of Mime
apolis; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Donlin, of
Oelwein. Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
A B. Suel, of Credit River. Mr.. and
Mrs. Suel were among the first settlers of
Minnesota.
A surprise party and dance was given
at the home of Mrs: Fox 319 Harrington
avenue, Saturday, Nov. 9. There were
twenty-five young people present. Prizes
for various games We're won by Mr.. John
folly and Miss Julia Johnson, Miss Mary
Enright, William Reilly, Miss Kate Fox,
Fred kaiser, Miss Annie Fox, Michael
Tschida, Miss emma Schultz, Joseph
Wagner.
George Raible of East Seventh street,
was surprised on his birthday Thursday
evening by a number of his friends He
was presented with a Morris reclining
chair. The evening was spent in music
and cards. FaEors were won by Mr..
MemmeT, Mr. NOLAN and Mrs. Atkins.
Mrs. William KOCH Of Goodrich ave-
nue., gave children's party in honor of
her little son Johns birthday Wednes-
day afternoon. She was assisted by Mrs.
F. Cashmere and Miss Elsie Koch.
Mrs. Clarence III. Stocum, of Summit
avenue, gave thimble bee Wednesday
afternoon in honor Of Mrs. Lansing, who
has recently moved from Minneapolis to
st. Paul.
Mrs. c.. S. Cowles and Mrs. E. V.
Garfield gave a card party yesterday
afternoon at the home of the former on
Carroll street.
Mrs Burnside Foster, of Harrington
avenue, gave a luncheon yesterday for
Mrs Robert Rautoul, of Helena, Mont.
Mrs d. f. McNab, of Selby avenue,
gave q luncheon Tuesday for Mrs. Riches
of West Superior, who is her guest.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
Auxil1arx,s amman BAN.

The Lidies' auxiliary, Division No 125,
to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers,- Will give its tenth annual ball
Wednesday, evening, Nov. 20, at Lifts
hall Among the women vino wilf re-
ceive are: Mrs. P. j. Con1ey, Mrs. James
Haley Mrs. H. A. Young, Mrs. w. M
Mahers Mrs. J. j. Gavin, Mrs. p. Floody,
Mrs. j. j. Mailer Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. c..
Y. Work, Mrs Robert West, Mrs. NJ
,Neidham, Mrs. p. j. Malloney, Mrs.
T. Cameron, Mrs J. w. Smith, Mrs.
Eugene Lee, Mrs. G. p. Bailey, Mrs.
James Johnson, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. M.
Smith, Mrs, e. E. Barry, Mrs. d. c..
Hurley Mrs. r. NJ. G.. Laughlin Mrs.
M. CaYanaugh and Mrs. Corrigan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
St. Mory,s Indwstrial school.

The industrial school of st. Mary,s
Catholic church opened yesterday morn
ing in st. Mary's hall corner of Ninth
and Locust streets. The school will De
i'll session every Saturday morning from
10 to u throughout the fall and winter.
The children are taught the rudiments Of
sewing, and later the cutting and fitting
CT garments. The following have charge
OF the school. Mrs. James J. Hill, Miss
Mary Curran Miss Ruberta Gotham,
Miss Clara FIlll Miss Allen, Miss Me-
Quillan. Miss Kate Kelly, Miss Esther
Kelly. Miss Pauline Ferguson, Miss Fan
nie Price, Mis- Mary Brennan and Miss
Margaret Brice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
PERSONAL.


Henry L. Bruggeman, of 1856 Smith av-
enue, has left the city to accept a posi-
ton in New Orleans, La.
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Alfred leave to-
night for Livingston, Mont, their future
home.
Miss Gertrude Anderson, of Linden
street, has returned from Duluth.
F. H Rice and family. of the Ryan,
will be at No. 735 Goodrich avenue about
Dec 1.
Mrs. Theodore Schurmeier, of Crocus
hill, is in the East.
Mrs. w. e. Howard, of Summit avenue,
will go to Owatonna next week.
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Schmidt, of Phila-
delphia, are guests of Mrs Christian
Fry.
Miss Williams, of Iglehartz street has
gone to New York to spend the winter.
Mrs. M. E. Stewart, OF Iglehart street,
will go to Eau Claire, Wis, next week.
Henry l.. Bruggemann 1S6 Smith ave-
nue., has gone to New Orleans, La. to re-
side.
Mrs. Vincent L. Ebert, of the Genesee,
has returned after an extended visit IN
Detroit.
Mrs. w. c. Sargent is visiting. her
daughter, Mrs. w. r. Langford,6 o1 Grand
avenue.
Mrs. Gustave Rohweder, of Mount Airy
street, is entertaining Miss Cora Letteau,
of Duluth.
Mr.. and Mrs w. L. Alfred leave to-
| morrow evening for their future home in
Livingston, Mont.
Mrs. r. Morey. 1s1 West College ave-
nue.. will leave next week to spend the
winter in California Miss Henrietta
Murphy has purchased her residence.
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give card party Monday evening. Nov.
Is, at Twin City hall
Miss Fannie M. Lyon will give paper,
tRudyard Kiplng," at the Thursday club
in the Aberdeen.
The Royal Social club will give its third
social hop Thursday evening at Cam
bridge hall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
ST. PAUL PARK.

Mrs. Levi Bailey entertained Tuesday.
Her guests We're Mesdames Hyatt Mum
ger Godfrey, of Ortonyille WEIGH. Of
Hutchins, Pames, Crandall and Rhoda,
Belden.
Mrs. Levi Bailey entertained informally
Friday in honor of her birthday
Mrs. Mary Allen was the guest of Mrs.
John Bell Wednesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
FUTURE PLEASURES.

The Debutantes' club will give it's first
cotillion tomorrow evening, at Summit
hall. The hostesses will be Mrs w. B.
Dean, Mrs. E. Fl. Cutler, Mrs. William
Davis, Mrs. Fl. r. Brill and Mrs. o. G.
Green.
Mrs. John T. H. Fields, of Dayton av-
enue, will give an informal tea tonor-
row afternoon for Mrs. Louis Bigelow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
CLUBS AND CHARITIES.

Guiterman Bros Benefit association
viii give its first Thanksgiving pan
han. Grand opera house building.
pres, me- of twenty numbers viii be
danced. and a turkey supper served.
The following will be in charge: Misses
Emma Anderson Kit Grahm, MINNIE =,
Kennedy and Ida Bubbel Messrs. 9.
FaIk I. Cohen, j. p Monitor. l. Lande.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
BORN IN NORWAY.
He Has Many Pictures in American
Homes.

Through the enterprise of Stevens &
Robertson. 60 East Sixth street, the
public will have an opportunity of view
ing some of Frithjof Smith Hald's cele-
brated paintings The artist was born
in Norway, lived twelve years in Paris.
later in Antwerp, where he is member
OF honor of the. ROYAL Society of Art.
These pictures can be viewed this week
at Stevens & Robertsons gallery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17

Mrs. II. R. Brill, of Laurel avenue, gave
a reception yesterday afternoon. at which
her daughter. Miss Winitred Brill was
Mrs. Brill and her daughter were assist
ed in receiving by Mesdames Sanborn.
Horton, Riggs, Dunning, Muir, Willius.
Claussen, Day. Montfort, Gheen West
fall, Van Wedelstaedt. Moore Dickson.
Shimonek, Duncan, Abbott, Riser, Da-
wilson and James, the Misses Sanborn.
Marion Sanborn, Muir, Smith, Rauth.
Stringham, Otis, Merrill, Marvin, McKib-
ben. Cratsenberg, Nancy Wood. Maclsay.
Kirk Shimonek MARS, Elenor Ritzinger,
Frances Boardman, James Hensel.
Greene McMasters and Julia McMasters.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
What Inducements
Do You Want

To buy goods for winter? It's the 18TH of November,
and likely any day to switch with severe cold and
snow las it has already done this week in New York;
and then you will all in rush and want stuff at
once and perhaps be surprised to find that you must
wait one to three weeks to get what you want It's
foolish to delay.
Yesterday was the largest sale day we have had
in the years have been in our present store
and We can begin to the break in our stock and
find that by writing and teegraphing that lowing to
the Eastern demand) it's almost impossible to get
GOOD skins manufactured furs at ALL and if we
get them we must wait We are prepared yet to
I'LL orders and give good stuff at early prices and
quite quick delivery but one week of severe weather
would swamp Better get your furs under way
if you wise. As to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17

Mrs. G.. w. Gardner, Summit avenue,
has issued invitations for luncheon
Friday afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17

Miss Robinson will leave this week for
Florida. where she will spend the winter
Mrs. John H. Brimhall, of East Central
day evening. Covers will be laid for
twelve
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
Cloth GIoaks and Suits,

We hardly know what to say. We have been we'll
supplied the past weeks with what the public want
at unreasonable prices and have had big trade. We
got in Saturday 152 Long Coats at all prices from
s 1900 and $500 to $500 and will be
ready Monday for YOU Also have
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-17
Some Special Suit Bargains

You pick up suit for SIS. 90 worth $22. so
and if you can. pay $4,000 will give you choice
Of some elegant Ss5 and $37 SO Suits in the swell
est and latest effects Also big bargains in
"Rainy Day" Suits at So rs and $500, worth al
most double.
Have also seven evening Wraps in Long Coats,
elegantly lined in Brocade Satin and fur trimmed at
$50; that are really good values the SIS price. We
have three in different shades of Red two in Baby
Blue, and two in Light Dove Color Better see them
Wouldn't make the price but get no duplicate this
Z season.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-14

Mayer was DESTROYS Of increasing his for
tune. He again visited Cherry Run, drilled
several gushers, which he sold after real
izing q large fortune. From then on their
time was spent in travelling throughout the
United States. Canada and Mexico. While In
the latter country Mayer contracted a
severe case Of typhoid fever. He returned
home as soon as possible and for several
months hung between life and death. but
with the assistance Of a frst-class physi-
clan and the careful nursing Of his wife he
was apparently restored to the best Of
health.
One day. several months after he had left
his bed. he showed signs of insanity. due,
the physician stated. to tho fever.
While in this state he was haunted by the
idea that Captain Kdd's treasures were hid
den at a certain place in the Atlantic Ocean.
He would dig In the sand, sail out eome dis
lance and peer In the water. One day when
he seemed to have recovered from his trou-
BILE he went out in his slkiff. A storm arose.
The boat drifted away and that was the
last seen Of Charles Mayer until he returned
homo recently like Q prodigal son.
Refusing to believe that he was drowned
for many years. Mrs.. Mayer waited for his
return, but he came not and nothing was
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-14
SENT A MESSAGE 5000
MIL ES TO WAKE A MAN.

Out among the beautiful green groves Of
Northampton. Mass. lives Doctor c. n.
Crosby. who was once the champion tele-
graph operator Of America He is an NJ
D.. with a large practice. member of two
or three clubs, and prominent secret So
ciety man. who has quite outlived the days
when the key was his constant COM
panion.
Once in a while. however. Of an even
ing, when cigars are lit and the company
Is Of the right order. he can be induced
to tell a good story. Perhaps the rarest
of the lot is about the time when the
French cable people telegraphed 5000 miles
to have him wake up when he was asleep
IN the next room, not twenty feet away
from the operator who received the mes
sage.
The French limo from this country
stretched from Duxbury. by way Of New
foundland. to Brest, in France. Doctor
Crosby was the responsible right man in
tho lookout at Duxbury. It was q night
in October, and the future disciple Of
Galen had taken his usual station at the
key. Between the hours Of and I. when
the foreign news known in those days as
Reuters cablegrams. used to come over the
wires. there was usually very little doing.
and no dropped of in a doze.
At 9 o'clock the New York office called
him. They had a private message for trans
mission.
'.1cki" went the little tormentor under