River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-06-09
BADGER NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD


was blowing and the business district
was threatened. AS Glen Haven has
no regular fire department, bucket
brigade was organized and worked
hard to save the town. A number of
men who climbed to the roofs of adj
jacent buildings were badly burned
about the face and hands, but succeed
Ell in controlling the flames. 1t Is be-
lieved that the fire was caused by
sparks from a passing switch engine.
Janesville.-With an attendance
of over sixty, the Southern Wis
consin Dental association closed its
two days session here. DR.. G. w. Hall
of Milwaukee gave an interesting adj
dress on "Fraenum Labii as a Factor
in Orthodontia." DR.. A. A. Jennings
of Milwaukee conducted a clinic. DR..
J. r. Whiffen of GAINESVILLE succeeds
DR.. G. E. Cleophas of Beloit as presi-
dent Of the association, and the 1911
meeting will be held in Madison.
Madison.-The dead body of
employe of the Coe & Converse
Nursery company Of Fort Atkinson,
was found floating in the water at va
hara river near the Williamson street
bridge. 1t is believed that Welsh COM
mitted suicide. The body had been in
the water three or four days. Twenty
two cents and some letters were
found on the body. Welsh formerly
resided at Richland Center.
Fond du Lac.-Owing to the fact
that he has never fully recovered
from an attack of the grip early in the
spring, Gen. E. S. Bragg will not be
able to take part in the state encamp-
ment of the G. A. r. this week. The
little general is very feeble and it is
doubtful whether he will ever be able
to resume his law practise again. He
has been forced to discontinue his
daily walks owing to his condition
rshfield.-Detectives represent
ing the Wisconsin Bankers as
ISOLATION, are working on the Unity
bank robbery case. They carry large
number of pictures Of yeggmen,
among which Cashier De Vaud of the
wrecked bank, with other business
men, recognized beggar who had
been around our city for some time.
Platteville.-Fire in the plant Of
the Homestead mine caused DAM
age estimated at $4,000. The fire
started in the boiler room and spread
rapidly to all parts of the plant, which
was destroyed. Only the engineer was
in the place at the time, and no one
was injured.
Superior-Freigh trains are now
running into Guyana over the Soos
ton at that place soon will be started.
The Kennedy mine is expected to
start shipping soon and trainload of
ore will be shipped out every month
hereafter.
Racine.-Postmaste G. G.. Git
tings announces his desire to re-
tire from the Office July 1. His term
expired April 1, but he has continued
in Office as his successor has not been
named He desires to return to his
law practise. His action surprised
politicians.
Baraboo. Louis Crusius, aged
eighty-one, celebrated the golden
anniversary of his wedding. He was
found dead in bed the next morning
For many years he was one of the
editors and owners of the Sank City
Pioneer Presse.
SuperiorrEmil o. Nelson of this
city asks damages to the amount
of $4,000 from the Oliver Iron
Mining company for alleged injuries
received while in the employ of that
company in COleraine, Mimi, last year.
Madison.-Miss Grace Davidson,
daughter Of Gov. J. o. David
son, has graduated from Richmond
academy and will enter the University
of Wisconsin next fall.
Beloit.-As a result of falling from
the edge of her bed and breaking her
hip, Mrs. c. Smith, aged eighty-four
years, is dead.
Superior.-Patrolman Nicholas Ma
son was arrested on warrant
sworn out by D. Shapiro and son, L.
Shapiro. He is charged with assault
ing them. They say the patrolman
arrested them when awaiting a street
car on Tower avenue, and when they
objected to arrest he struck the young
man on the head with his night stick.
Wausaukee.-A large barn on
the farm of Louis Frisque was de-
stroyed by fire, together with five
head of cattle, poultry and consider
able farm machinery. The fire was
started by Mr.. Frisque's three-year-old
son, who was playing in the barn with
matches. Loss. $4,000: no insurance.
Appleton.-Work on Brokaw hall,
the new boys dormitory for Law
renee college, will commence next
month. The first floor will have a
large lobby, with huge fireplace and
tile mantel, reception room, suite
of rooms for the dormitory project
and II sleeping rooms for students.
The second floor provides for a spa
cious assembly room and 10 sleeping
rooms.
Appleton. - Frank Ross, son Of
Phil Ross of Oshkosh, was found
dead in bed at hotel here, having
committed suicide by taking carbolic
acid when he retired to his room.
Ross, who was twenty years old,
came to Appleton from Green Bay,
where since last October he had been
employed as a clerk in drug store.
lie left letter addressed to his IA
Their, In which he mentions difficulty
with his employer. He also selected
his pallbearers.