The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-13
SALTWATER

A difference as to the scale of wages
to, be paid carpenters for the work of re-
pairing the pontoon bridge across Lake
st. Croix at this place has arisen be-
tween members of the council and the
carpenters. The council decided upon the
adoption of n scale of wages, giving COM
mon laborers IL cents an hour and car
penters 271s cents. The carpenters of the
city nearly all belong to the union, and
after they learned that scale of wages
had been adopted they organized COM
mittee to wait upon the mayor and MEM
bers of the council, with a request for a
30-cent scale. Members of the council
stated that they did not feel able to meet
the demands of the carpenters, and
whether or not they Will go to work this
morning remains to be seen. Several
carpenters stated that under no consider
alton would they begin work unless the
city agrees to pay the full scale.
Sawmill men of this city and South
saltwater, including jeff Smith, Charles
Anez. John Howard and Walter Welman.
left last evening for the South and will
make their headquarters at Memphis.
sawmilI for the Lamb Nolan Lumber
company. This concern has purchased
large tracts of blue oak and have enough
timber in sight to keep their mill running
turn to Saltwater in the spring, but the
others expect to locate in the South per-
manently. The .timber owned by the
company is in Northern Mississippi and is
said to be easy of access.
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Anton
FaZendin fell from a doorway In the barn
and was seriously injured. The lad was
| climbing with companion and the door
suddenly opened, allowing him to fall to
the ground below. He was picked up in
an unconscious condition and was carried
into the house, where he received imme-
diate medical attention. He. regained
Spasrns and the attending physician Is not
yet able to diagnose the extent Of his in
jurles.
A telegram was received here yesterday
announcing tne death of William Prescott
at Mishewaukee. Ind He was well
known resident of Saltwater for many
years and during his early years was q
promising ball player. He played ball with
also wore a Saltwater uniform part OF
the time The remains will be brought to
saltwater for interment. He was about
forty years of age and leaves widow.
Daniel Reardon. well known resident
of this city. died yesterday at his home
on the South hill of a heart trouble with
which he had been ailing for some time.
Deceased was fifty EIGHT years OF age
and was for many years a member of the
| Saltwater police force. having served four
| years as captain He Is survived by a
| widow and three grown children. Ar
| rangements for the funeral have not yet
| been completed.
Judge Williston, of Red Wing. held a
special term of the district court here
Yesterday. Testimony was taken in the
| divorce case of Lindquist against Lind
| ouist and the case of Mary F. Brown
against William Evans was submitted on
documentary proof.
Robert Barter has returned from trip
to Tozer & Barter's logging camps. near
Bruno, Mimi, and says that loggers are
doing good work. The roads are in good
shape for hauling everywhere.
Farmers and others are rejoicing over
the snow fall of Yesterday, which If 1t
continues while longer will afford sleigh
ing.
Edward McLeer came home from Viii
low River yesterday, i'll with appendicitis.