The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-01-30
WISCONSIN NEWS
.TERSELY TOLD

Observation-Disclosures j. Aikens, gen
eral manager and part owner Of the
Evening Wisconsin Of this city, died
Monday, the result Of a paralytic
stroke which he suffered several days
ago He had been in feeble health
fo- many months. Mr.. Aikens was so
years Of age on October 81 last, He
had been a newspaper man for about
So years and connected with the Even
ing Wisconsin of this city about 90
years. He was the originator OF Pat
ent Insides" in 1853 and afterwards
founded newspaper unions for the
printing OF Patent Tnsides' at Chi
cago, New York, Cincinnati, Nashville,
Atlanta and Memphis, He was also
the first secretary OF the Milwaukee
chamber Of commerce and charter
member OF the Milwaukee club which
was originated many years ago in his
private Office.
Janesville.-While discussing details
Of the new building he is erecting
here with his contractors at the Elks
club, Joseph NJ Bostwick, this city's
most prominent mercantile and finan-
cial man, dropped dead from heart
disease Though "A years Of age Mr..
Bostwick was robust and active and
news OF his tragic death came as
shock to his many friends.
KenOsha.-The London Investment
Company, Ltd, Of London, Eng, which
recently purchased the lines Of the
Kenosha Electric Railway Company,
announced general extension OF its
system, which will include the building
Of all lines provided for under the
franchises granted to A. c. Frost.
Madison. President C. r. Van Hise
and Prof. c. K Leith Of the depart
ment Of geology of the University of
Wisconsin have now practically com
pletcd a general monographs report
on the entire Lake Superior region,
bringing together all Of the results Of
the survey for the last 20 years
Eau Claire-With its stock dying
for want OF food, the Colony Of Is.
racl" a settlement of Jewish people
near Hawkins, Rusk county is stary,
ing. Wealthy Jews and the AesOci-
atcd Charities Of Eau Claire have al
ready contributed aid, but another call
has been received here
Sbcboygan Nearly a score Of
men, women and children were pain
fully injured when the large box
wagon in which they were being
driven to dancing party, tipped over,
tDrowing them heavily to the ground
Charles Wick, the driver, was painfully
bruised and cut
Chippewa Talls.-The young daugh-
ter of Walter Dearborn, living near
Spooner, was burned to death at her
homo in the town of Brooklyn while
her mother went to the rural mail box
to mail some letters. When Mrs Dear
born returned the child was enveloped
in flames.
Washington, ID. C.-Wisconsin post
masters have been appointed as fol.
lows: Truesdell, George w. Michal-
ski, vice J II. Beland; Vandriessen,
Francis II Rouse, vice T. f. Camp;
Boardman. Frank p Davis. vice G.
Spencer Nashotah ] J. Johnson, vice
II Brinker
Chippewa Falls.-The La Crosse
conyocation Of the Episcopal church
convened here The following cities
were represented; Minneapolis, Mil
waukee, Superior. Hudson Tomah,
Menomonie, La Crosse, Shell Lake,
Spooncr Klbourn and River Falls.
Unity-To replace the buildings
destroyed in the fire which practically
wiped out the business portion Of the
city a brick block will be erected. The
village board also passed an ordinance
providing for brick buildings within
the fire limits.
Superior Work will be started on
Supcriors new 100000 high school
building in the spring. There IS S75,-
600 available in the Golfers of the city
treasurer and the remainder will be
raised by the sale of 500 600 worth
Of bonds.
Racine Capt Gus Lofberg of the
life saving crew and members Of the
police force have been dragging the
river for the body Of man supposed
To have been drowned Gustav Krupp,
IS years old, is reported missing.
RurlinEtou.-One Of the large ice
houses on Brown lake. owned by the
KnickcboCker Ice Company OF Chica.
-. was destroyed by fire. together
With the power plant, The loss is osti-
mated at $4,000