The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-11-27
WISCONSIN
BREVITIES

neck a farmer, decided 10 nave pdlh
built on his farm in Eden and en-
ployed men to do the Work, ne ola
not include injuries to himself IN the
contract He has now brought suit
against the contractors for sum
which is said to be greater than the
cost of the barn. Koschneck alleges
that he employed Henry and William
Grail of Eden to build his barn and
because they are alleged to have been
negligent. Mr. Koschneck says that
he was struck by a heavy timber and
had one of his legs broken, his hip
dislocated and sustained other in
iuries. He asks $500 damages.
Appleton.-Appleton and Outagamie
county business interests are consider
ing a proposition advanced by A. u.
Barnes of Waupaca for the construc-
ton of an interurban railroad from
Appleton northward through Horton
Vile, New London, Waupaca and &c
Hancock, Waushara county, where the
proposed line will connect with the
Chicago & Wisconsin Valley Railroad
Company, which concern, before Sep
TENDER, 1911, will be operating an
interurban road from Stevens Point 10
Chicago Mr. Barnes is vice-president
of the Chicago & Wisconsin Valley
road.
Racine.-The county board OF super
visors, failing to increase the salary
of $500 a year of Max w. Heck,
Judge of the county or probate court,
was informed that there had been
many extra burdens added to his
work and for which some provision
must be made, as these burdens were
not included in the salary, and unless
the salary was increased bill would
be rendered annually for these extra
services. Judge Heck was last spring
reelected to a four-year term.
Raciue.-J. ". Jones, aged AZ years,
who has been employed in Milwau
kee brass foundries, was found
dead in bed at a Burlington boarding
house, he having taken dose of NOR
phine with suicidal intent. Jones left
a note giving the address of his par
ents at Manchester, Ia, and directing
that they be informed of his death.
Heart trouble and rheumatism were
given as the cause of suicide.
Ashland. - The ore corrier James
Durham is safe in port, considerably
damaged after a three days fight with
Agh1apl
leased her. The Durham left Fort
William during a severe storm. The
COOK, Harry Ferguson of Cleveland.
O.. fell down a hatchway mad was al
most instantly killed.
Kenosha. -Kenosha will not have a
new hospital until the people of the
city contribute the funds necessary
for it's completion. This was the de-
cision Of the board of directors Of the
Kenosha Hospital association. About
81, 900 is still needed to secure the
completion of the building.
Grand Rapids.-The members of
the Methodist church of this city
are preparing for a jubilee to be
held from November Is to December
l. it being 90 years, November rs,
since the first board of trustees was
elected Former pastors are expect
ed to be present.
Green Bay. - Christ Episcopal
church of this city is so years old
and two bishops. 80 clergy from diff
ferent cities in Wisconsin and many
of the former residents and mem
bers of the parish came here ard took
part in the celebration in honor of
the occasion.
Marshfeld,-M and Mrs. Almon At
wood narrowly escaped a serious fire
at their residence in Mcmillan, being
warned just as the flames were break
inc out, by Mrs McMillan's coach dog
which reused Mr.. Atwood by whining
and jumping on his bed
Wausau.-Rev. William Morrison,
rastor of the Edgar and Athens Pres
bvterian churches. has resigned and
will leave about December l. Mr..
Morrison has calls from Missouri,
Illinois and North Dakota, and is as
yet undecided whore he will locate.
West Bend Rev W f. Lowther
pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal
church. consented to again act as a
foreign missionary and the local pul
pit will be supplied with another man
by January - He will go to Algiers
Africa.