January 4, 1889
Papers were served in one of the biggest
water-power suits ever instituted in Outagamie County. It is that of Kimberly & Clark Company
against Henry Hewitt and E. D. Smith of Menasha, to settle the question of water-power
title at the "Cedars," where the plaintiffs recently purchased a site
for a paper mill, paying for the land and water in the neighborhood of
$100,000. The defendants in the present action now propose to cut a canal so as
to use a part of the water, which, it is claimed, belongs to the
plaintiff. Hence the suit.
Mr., Edison is said to have invented a clock
that, instead of indicating the time by striking a bell, will speak out the
time.
Winnipeg, Man., - Webb Brandon, the
wife murder, was hanged this morning. He displayed great fortitude on the
scaffold. The parting between Brandon and his three children was affecting in
the extreme. He had killed his wife while he was drunk.
January 11, 1889
John Yenger returned from the northern part of
the state last week to find that during his absence his wife had died and been
buried. His whereabouts at the time of the death not being known it was
impossible to get word to him.
Messrs. Edwards & Orbison, of Appleton,
have completed plans for the proposed new bridge over the Fox at this point.
The plans are for an iron superstructure, resting upon stone piers. A draw,
swinging 70 ft. in the clear, will span the canal. Next will come a short span
of 50 ft., followed by three spans of 100 ft. each. The north approach being
considerably higher than the south, the bridge will be built upon an incline,
the grade being .056. The roadway will probably be about 18 ft. wide with ample
walks on both sides for pedestrians. The estimated cost of such a structure,
built and equipped in the best manner, is about $25,000.
The lumbermen are breaking up their camps and
giving up business for the winter. There is no snow and it is impossible to
work.
The Florence Paper Company at Combined Locks
started 15 grinders in the pulp mill this week.
Carpenters say that prospects are good for a
building boom in Kaukauna next summer. A large number of homes are
contemplated.
January 18, 1889
On Thursday, last Dr. A. H. Levings, of
Appleton, assisted by Dr. H. B. Tanner removed a cystic tumor from the neck of
Joseph Graef, of the south side. The tumor had been forming for about four
years and weighed about five ounces. The operation was entirely successful.
Tramps with their hands in their pockets up to
their elbows, can be met frequently about bed time inquiring for the
whereabouts of the police station.
January 25, 1889
The street commissioners were out early and
often with snow plows during the great snow storm last week. Four horses were
necessary to pull the snow plow through the drifts. The temperature hit zero
one day last week, the lowest of the season.
The rain last week partly melted away the snow
from the ice, and the cold weather that has followed has materially raised the
hopes of ice dealers. The river is now covered with a good quality of ice about
a foot in thickness. The work of gathering has been commenced. Ice taken is from 12 to 16 inches thick.
Busman Brill true to his word started his new
hack line Tuesday morning. The new vehicle is a beauty and orders for all
trains will receive prompt attention.
Fort Worth, Tex., - While a United
States marshal with a posse was escorting the four Marlow brothers to the
Parker county jail thirty citizens attempted to lynch them. Two of the Marlow
boys along with four posse members were shot dead. It is not known how many of
the mob was hurt.
Little Chute honors Rev. A. J. Verberk with 25 anniversary surprise party.
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