Douglas County Past: Coughing babe alerts parents to fire; family of missing man suspects foul play
Apr. 21—April 18, 1925
Coughing of babe awakens parents in burning home
The coughing of their one-year-old child as smoke lodged in its throat probably saved Mr. and Mrs. John Honsey, 170 Main street from death by fire or suffocation at their home early this morning. The babe was sleeping near the couple when the fire, of unknown origin, broke out.
Coughing and crying as the acrid smoke found its way to the sensitive tissues of the child's throat, the baby wailed aloud for its mother. Mrs. Honsey was the first to awake. She perceived the danger immediately, awakened her husband and seized the crying child from its crib.
The couple first tried to leave the burning building by the rear door, but a wall of fire prevented them. Mr. Honsey suffered slight burns about the face when he tried to penetrate the fire. His eyebrows and hair were singed. The escape was effected by the front entrance. Meanwhile neighbors had notified firemen.
April 19, 1965
Superior man is victim of mishap
A Superior man, the father of seven children, died Sunday of injuries received when the auto on which he was working Saturday afternoon slipped from a jack and pinned him beneath the vehicle.
The victim, Joseph Stelmaszewski, 45, 1637 Cumming Ave., died at a local hospital where he was taken following the accident which occurred about 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Ambulance attendants reported that they were notified of the mishap by Mr. Stelmaszewski's wife and that he was removed from beneath the vehicle by neighbors. Death was due to internal injuries.
April 20, 1925
Find body of man under car
The body of Coleman C. Kain, age about 50, residing at 56 East Second street, was found at 8 o'clock this morning a half mile west of the Eighteenth street crossing under a car in the Great Northern ore yards, Allouez. Kain, who was employed as a section worker on the Great Northern died, apparently from exposure, a few minutes after being found by Bert Lindgren, section foreman. The body bears no marks of any kind.
Kain was seen Sunday afternoon wandering in the vicinity of the Great Northern roundhouse at Allouez. He appeared to be in a dazed condition and it is believed he spent the night in the yards at Allouez.
Police were notified and went to the scene in the police emergency ambulance. Kain was alive when railway employees had lifted him from under the car but he died a few minutes later. He was dressed in a heavy mackinaw and heavy working trousers. A post mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death, according to Coad LeSage, deputy coroner, who has charge of the body.
April 20, 1965
1-act plays scheduled by Solon class
SOLON SPRINGS (Special) — The sophomore class of St. Croix High School will present three one-act plays at the gymnasium on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
The plays, directed by Ernest Korpela, are: "Beware the Bear," "Old Skinflint," and "If Boys Wore Skirts."
Casts are: "Beware the Bear," has Stephanie Klinzing as Mank; Patti Chelik as Spooch; Vivian Lawler, Little Alergy; Micki Little as Kim McDonald; Marlis Jellich, Flip; Karea Michal, Mrs. Tuttle; Dorreen Alger, Elaine; Dennis Smith, the intruder; Steve Stegman, radio announcer.
"If Boys Wore Skirts" has Linda LeJeune as Connie; Joni Cariolano, Arlene; Tom Burfield, Matt; Janet Olby, Mrs. Crawford; Marvin Olby, Barney; Karen Michal, Margie; John Kidd, Chuck; Mike Tuttle, Phil; Jeanne Schacht, Elsa; Marlis Jelich, Muriel; Howard Wheeler, Dick; Dale Henry, Herbie; the announcer is Diane Smith; Bob Little, Oscar; Steve Stegman, Elroy. Student director is Diane Smith.
"Old Skinflint" casts Chris Dahlberg as Miss Florabelle Dodd; Bob Little, old Archie Crothers; Mike Tuttle, Eddie Lambert; George Harbough, Tobias Flint; Jeanne Schacht, Miss Alice. Student director is Chris Dahlberg.
April 21, 1925
Superior man still missing
Mounting fears that Einar Simstad, age 54, Superior man who vanished from his home here April 11 has been the victim of foul play, were expressed by members of the family today.
A week ago Saturday, Simstad, a carpenter, after finishing a job, disappeared and has not been seen since that day. He was hatless and coatless and wore a carpenter's apron when last seen on the corner of Baxter avenue and North Third street. He was under the influence of liquor at the time according to Carl Hagen.
All efforts of Mrs. Simstad and members of the family residing at 705 Baxter avenue to find any trace of the missing husband and father have failed.
Police investigation revealed that acquaintances of Simstad in the North End of the city believe he has gone to Escanaba, Mich. to work. His family reply to this solution with the query — "Why doesn't father write to us then?"
The foul play theory is discounted by police, who say Simstad had no money or valuables on his person when he disappeared. Police will communicate with Escanaba authorities this afternoon in an effort to locate the missing man.
Girl weds sweetheart under prison sentence
Ernest Van Horn, who will shortly commence serving a two-year sentence in Green Bay reformatory, was married at 2 o'clock this afternoon to pretty Gladys Boulier, his sweetheart. Van Horn was one of the five West Duluth youths implicated in the Palace theater robbery. Gladys lives in West Duluth too.
The wedding of the youthful burglar to the Boulier girl was solemnized in the county jail. Members of both families were present and Rev. William J. Barr, Methodist pastor from Duluth performed the ceremony. Following the brief nuptial ceremony Van Horn tenderly kissed his bride farewell with a promise to return to her immediately after his release.
On good behavior, Van Horn can obtain his release in about 14 months from the Green Bay institution.
Police warn merchants against check artist
Local police have issued a warning to Superior merchants and individuals to beware of honoring checks for a "tall man" who has successfully cashed several small checks ranging from $3 to $6 in the last week. Included among his victims are the following:
Federal bakery, Hotel Superior, Belknap hotel, Grant bakery and individuals. The bogus check artist is described as being of light complexion, has a long, prominent nose and has been identified as wearing a brown hat and gray coat.
Superior news in brief
Enter hen coop — A hen house owned by Frank Richter, 715 Broadway street, was entered last night and five hens stolen The heads of three of them were cut off and left at the Richter back door, police were informed.
April 21, 1965
Evening Telegram is 75 years old
Today, April 21, 1965, marks the 75th anniversary of The Evening Telegram and approximately the 23,475th publication of the newspaper. The old flat bed press of the Telegram made its first run on this date at 1805 Winter Street. Publication was continued without interruption over the past 75 years.
Articles and pictures courtesy of retired librarian Judy Aunet with Superior Public Library.
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Apr. 21—April 18, 1925 Coughing of babe awakens parents in burning home The coughing of their one-year-old child as smoke lodged in its throat probably saved Mr. and Mrs. John Honsey, 170 Main street from death by fire or suffocation at their home early this morning. The babe was sleeping near the couple when the fire, of unknown origin, broke out. Coughing and crying as the acrid smoke found its way to the sensitive tissues of the child's throat, the baby wailed aloud for its mother. Mrs. Honsey was the first to awake. She perceived the danger immediately, awakened her husband and seized the crying child from its crib. The couple first tried to leave the burning building by the rear door, but a wall of fire prevented them. Mr. Honsey suffered slight burns about the face when he tried to penetrate the fire. His eyebrows and hair were singed. The escape was effected by the front entrance. Meanwhile neighbors had notified firemen. 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