The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-03-08
ALLOUEZ.

The contract for the building of the
new ore dock extension calls for the
completion OF the work by May 1st,
this year. Nj. J. Peppard, the con-
tarctor, says the extension will be
ready to turn over to the Eastern
Minnesota Ry. at the stipulated time,
but it looks to the man with the tele-
scope as though June 1st or even July
1st would be a better estimate. The
work is progressing finely now. how
! ever, and every effort will be made to
beat the record for dock constructing.
! Whitney Bros. continue to hammer
the piles into the bottom of the bay as
fast as steam can lift the hammer up
and gang of men was put to work
two or three days ago trimming the
pie heads and laying the stills upon
which the superstructure is to rest.
With the completion of this founda-
ton work, NJ. j. Peppard will employ
about 100 men.
The 18th ST. wagon bridge which
has remained impossible for eight
months, or more, on account of its
dillapidated condition will probably
be rebuilt early this spring. 1t is
understood that the rebuilding OF this
structure has been deferred by the de-
pleted condition of the city treasury,
but as funds will soon be available,
the alderman will undoubtedly look
after the matter at an early date.
Traffic on 18th street has been diver
ted to Itasca street, greatly to the
detrment of the country residents.
James G. Malley, Fritz Hertline
and Steve Timbers will strive for the
democratic nomination for alderman.
Mr.. Timbers has not announced himself
but it is understood that he will do so.
Alderman John w. Barry viii! settle
the question of his candidacy upon his
return from Hot Springs Ark, next
week. Sidney LeamOn of Allouez and
w. H. Wright of Itasca will receive
the republican nomination for alder
man and Oscar Ely will probably re-
ceive that partys endorsement for
supervisor.
The first day of registration for the
tenth ward closed with 315 names on
the books. Last spring 275 votes were
cast in the ward
A number of Allouez people will |
store Lake Nebagamon ice for next
summers use. Lake Superiors ice is
not of the best quality this year.
Ailouez hens have entered into |
combination with the produce market |
bears. The local grocers are now
overstocked with home laid eggs and |
the price to producers has gone down |
to 20 cents.
A team of horses valued at $500, the !
property of John Swarten, were |
drowned in Nemdaji river last Tues
day. The horses broke through the
ice and the driver narrowly escaped
with his life.
be neld at Vices hall this Saturday |
night. The numerous candidates for
ward officers and other prominent
men of Allouez and Itasca will address
the meeting. Mayor Parker and Elk
Mayor Dietrich are expected to DE
present.
Aldermen McCauley lost valuable
dray horse last Wednesday. The ami
NAL died from the effects of injuries
received in stable accident.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Evens, of Stew
ems Point, Wisconsin,, are visiting at
the residence of their son robert nj.
Evans on the Bardon farm.
From reports receives from South
Range it seems to be practically settled
that the present town of Superior
officer will have little or no opposition
for re- election this spring.