The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-04-23

and unexpected obstacles in endeav
oring to fuifil his contract but will
| prosecute the work this spring with
renewed determination and it is hop
ed that his work will this time prove
J successful. Alderman Hallam il
a warm advocate of adequate
water facilities for Allouez and can
( be relied upon to exert his inf1u
ence in the direction Of obtaining re.
| suits.
| This has been an exceptionally dull
| spring on the Aliouez coal dock. The
/ movements Of stocks has been slow
| and reduced force Of employees has
| worked less than half time during the
! past two months This week. how
ever, conditions have improved very
materially and the prospect for a per
iod of activity before the opening of
| navigation is encouraging.
Ed McHugh has again assumed the
| management of the old reliable Cass
avenue hotel, succeeding James G.
O'Leary who has conducted the bust
ness for the past two years, Mr. %
Leary will remain ~ charge of the
hotel bar until May when he will re-
move with his family to St Paul
where he will engage in a new line of
business
Thanks to the diIgent efforts of
ward foreman, Fred Hertlein, the
streets and walks OF Allouez and Itas
ca are in exceptionally good condition
this spring. Mr.. Hertlein has an eff
iicient force of men employed at the
present time and will continue to
make necessary improvements dur
ing the summer.
Former Alderman Stephen Timbers
retired from Office this spring wit
the thanks and good will of the peo-
pie whom he 80 faithfully served
during his brief term in the city coun-
ell, Mr.. Timbers voted on the light
side of all questions pertaining to the
welfare OF the city at large and ac-
complished much for the tenth ward
in the way of public improvements
| with The able co operation of Alder
man Thorne. One of the most impor
tant Of these improvements is the
pOntuon bridge which will be built
| from the Omaha elevator to the coal
| dock at Allouez in accordance with Il
resolution recently adopted by the
city council This walk Will mater
| tally shorten the distance to the ele-
yator and will be appreciated by the
general public.
Supervisor J, Oscar Ely whose
striking resemblance of manner and
| personal appearance To his illustrious
| nameshke has caused him to be dubb-
ed, King Oscar, of Alloue2," has en-
tered upon his third term as repre-
sentative on the tenth ward on tic
| county board Mr.. Ely has been re-
| quested by a humble: of his colleagues
| to become candidate for the chair.
manship of the board but it is under
| stood that he has determined to sup
port Ray Nye of the First ward Ton
that honorable position
Oscar may not be king in reality
| but there are those among his friei ds
and political associates who are will
ing to concede his equitable right to
the title of prince
A benefit dance was given at Wik-
stlom's hail Tuesday evening for
Charles Dolan of Superior by some of
| ms Allouez friends. This was the
second of its kind, both bringing good
results, A good time was enjoyed by
all
Peter Westerweel was in Duluth
last week transacting business.
\ dancing party was given by Mrs.
Lindberg OF the city hotel last Fri,
day A good time was enjoyed and
refreshments were served by some of
I Mrs Lindberg's friends.
1t is expected that the Great North,
ern will snip ore to the docks by
April % At least eight trains day
! through the whole season. William
! Hart is the oldest switchman and has
| been called to take charge of the first
i crew
John Wanholm is putting up fine
| two story cottage on Fifth street.
The cottages being put up by Mr.,
Smsson are almost completed and
ready for tenants.