The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
SALTWATER

The remains OF FREDERICK Scm1dt, for
merly of Lake Elmo, were brought here
from Anoka. Mimi, for burial. Schmidt.
who was seventy years of age, was sent
to the Rochester asylum from Saltwater
some years ago and was transferred to
Anoka, where he died.
George Muller, proprietor of the South
Saltwater boat yards, has force of men
at work there getting several steamboats,
In readiness for next seasons work. Many
changes and improvements are being
made on the steamer Bun Hersey and the
Lizzie Gardner and Wahneta are also be-
ing repaired. The Bun Hersey will tow
on the ST. Croix and the Lizzie Gardner
and Wahneta will tow between saltwater
and ST. Louis and intermediate points. In
view Of the thickness of the ice in the
lake at this point. the general impression
among riyermen is that navigation will
not open much before May l.
j.. w. Olson, state superintendent Of
public instruction was in the city yes
terday and made an address on the con-
solidation of rural schools at a meeting Of
school officers, teachers and patrons, held
at the high school. Other speakers were
Judge Wilson, of the Probate court, and
j. Q. Macintosh, formerly superintendent
of schools for this county. The meeting
was largely attended and several impor
tant matters were discussed.
The st. CroiX Lumber company has
brought actions to recover for n1erchan-
disc sold to various parties while the
company conducted a grocery store at
South Saltwater.
The saltwater Alumni association will
give a concert at the Methodist church
next Tuesday evening for the benefit of
the association, and all of the leading
vocalists in the city. are to take part.
The Modern Woodmen gave a dance in
their hall Friday evening and fair-sized
crowd enjoyed a good time.
saltwater Lodge No. 179, B. F. 0. Elks.
will give dance in Elks hall April Ia
for members of the order and their friends
A game of basketball was played at
the armory last evening between Com
pany K and the Saltwater Amateur Ath-
the game.
Ira King, of Minneapolis, was guest of
his brother, H. t. King, yesterday.
MIS-. Rlehard W 9l 17.si OF St Paul,
and number of saltwater ladies were
Mrs. Charles H. Browne attended a
luncheon given by Mrs. Henry Akers, of
Minneapolis, on Tuesday.
Mrs. A. l.. Gillespie, of Saltwater, Wis
tied with friends at Osceola, Wis, the
past week.
j. c. Nethaway has returned from a
short absence at Brainerd, MINI.
The A. o: FL. and the Daughters of
Erin enjoyed musical and entertain
their hall Thursday evening.
Mrs. L. Sargent has gone to Chicago for
a visit with friends.
Roscoe Fowler has gone to New York
for trip in the hope of improving his
health.
L. E. Torinus, NJ M. Peaslee and James
W. Foley have returned from two
weeks absence at West Baden. Ind
G.. E. Brown has gone to Gilman Iowa
where he expects to reside.
William McKusick returned a few DAYS
ago from a trip to his home at Wilmot,
S. D.
Miss Mckinney and Miss Thompson
entertained informally at cards Wednes-
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Atwood, of Willow
River, Mimi. visited friends and relatives
in Saltwater during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Easton, of Mime
apoliS, visited with relatives in Saltwater
on Wednesday.
: Bert jerks has returned from an alb
Sence of several days at Kansas City,
Richard F. Jones has returned from
ATpin. Wis, where he spent a few days.
Mrs Minnie McKusick has returned
from visit at Osceola. Wis.
Walter Downs and family have return
ed to Saltwater from Everett, Wash,
where they resided several years.
John OBrien and Miss Mary O'Brien,
of Kelispell. Mont, who were in the city
DR.. and Mrs. T. C. Clark entertained
the South Hill Cribbage club Thursday
evening.
The Altar Guild of Ascension Church
met with Miss Temple Anderson Wednes-
day afternoon.
George S. Willard, of Kansas City was
a guest of Mrs. Greedy and family part
of the week
Capt. and Mrs. A. M. Short left Tues
day for Medford. Or. where Mr.. Short
has purchased ranch.