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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1885
Page
3
To the voters of Brainerd I announce myself as a candidate for city assessor at the special election on April 14. If elected I shall fill the office to the best of my ability. Wo Paine.
To the Citizens of Brainerd I announce myself M Rervey as candidate for city assessor in the ensuing special election. If elected I shall perform the duties to the best of my ability and endeavor to give satisfaction to the people.
A candidate letter states commitment to perform duties of city assessor to the community's satisfaction. Pervey expresses resolve to serve properly if elected and signs the message with respect.
The speaker withdraws from the race for city treasurer and urges supporters to back T. M. Riley for the position, stating friends will aid J. F. Baxwan by doing so.
C Cross announces candidacy for street commissioner of the first ward and pledges to faithfully perform the duties if elected.
P G Foodestrom announces candidacy for Fourth ward street commissioner promising to satisfy voters. J J Stearns endorses experience and aims to fill the office to the people’s satisfaction.
A farm of 137 acres on the prairie near Crow Wing Station eight miles from Brainerd is offered for sale at a low price. Also advertised is $1.75 buys 24 dozen triple plated knives or forks at J. L. Swarn's along with ladies fine shoes featuring hand sewn Gondola kid with yellow stitching.
William Murphy mortgaged property in Crow Wing County to Sarah Jane Hill. Due on the mortgage are $1699.41 plus $25 attorney’s fee with a power of sale. Notice given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by public sale at 10 am on April St. Paul, Minnesota.
No 2 arrives from the west at 6 55 a m and departs south at 7 10 a m daily No 4 arrives from the west at 2 10 a m and departs south at 2 30 a m as No 6 arrives from the west at 12 45 p m and departs south at 1 10 p m daily except Sunday
The new route to Eastern and Central Wisconsin offers Parlor Cars on all day trains from St. Paul to Stevens Point and Palace Sleepers from Stevens Point to Milwaukee. Stops include New Richmond Chippewa Falls Eau Claire Stevens Point Waupaca Neenah Menasha Oshkosh and Fond du Lac with departures from Minneapolis 7 20 a m and from St Paul 8 a m.
The flouring mill to start about the 10th and J C Foote’s drug store offers cut flowers. Leopold’s advertises wool suits and $5 dresses. Janauschek at the opera house on the 16th. Easter concert at Methodist church next Sunday. County commissioners meet Tuesday. surveyors progress on St Paul Brainerd line. County financial statement to appear next issue. Various social notes and local events including theater, schools, and tax collections.
Losey and Dean advertise an on the road sale of antique bronze mouldings in Brainerd with first come, first served. Three locals aim to enter daily journalism here, while Day & Meagher plan stock moves to Hartley and Gross on Front Street. The Fifth Street building partly burned weeks ago is being torn down and more customers should be serviced soon.
J. R. Howes sold his furniture stock to J. N. Nevers. The business will run at the old stand with M. K. Swartz in charge. The Dispatch features the Chicago Inter Ocean article on Brainerd and her resources, recommended for readers and for eastern investors seeking western opportunities.
Brainerd claims the state roller skating title after Otto Olson records 114 miles and ten laps in ten hours. Spectators debate who can beat this remarkable endurance feat.
A. E. Summers rents the Norwood House of Mrs. E. French and takes possession on Wednesday. He is expected to find success in the hotel business.
City services describe their annual return in good works as both water works and fire department contribute to the city, building an account of merit that may rise with continued efficiency and effort.
The Odd Fellows of Brainerd plan a social gathering at their Sixth Street rooms to celebrate the 66th anniversary of Odd Fellowship on the 27th of the month. Day and Meagher’s receives new oil cloths from Philadelphia manufacturers.
An infant son of Frank Lucas died Monday afternoon. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. N. B. Kelley, and the remains were taken to Otley on Tuesday afternoon for interment.
Dr. Bigger and his wife leave Thursday morning for Kansas City and will proceed to Hot Springs with A. D. Edgar, general freight agent of the Northern Pacific. They plan to be away about a month.
West Brainerd will not vote on the bond question Tuesday as the Cass county area awaits Crow Wing county approval next fall. A new N P passenger train will run from here to St Paul Sundays at about 1 pm arriving 2 am. Birth at Staples Mills reports a child with five thumbs. the Buck family noted. Paine leases Maine street lot to build a meat market, work led by Sd Mahan. Alderman Topping honored by Brainerd employers with office furniture as he plans move to open business.
Hon G G Hartley was formally installed as register of the Duluth land office taking his seat on Wednesday. N B Hayer, with 18 years in various land offices and recently at Fargo, becomes clerk under him.
On Wednesday morning police arrested four vagrants for vagrancy and drunkenness. They told the court they came from St. Cloud and hoped to work on the Brainerd and North Western railroad, but it did not pan out. Each was sentenced to twenty days in the city chain gang.
A new and elegant stock of boys suits has just been received at Om and Meagher. They are wonderfully cheap.
Citizens discuss forming a vigilance committee to deter theft at fires. The plan aims to ensure only responsible men handle moved goods and cites the Laurel street fire where thieves stole Mr Moberg's cigars and other items.
A recent law allows one percent of city insurance premiums collected by the state to be paid to organized fire departments for a year. Funds come from the two percent tax on premiums and are issued on the state auditor’s warrant. Fire companies should investigate and comply with requirements to obtain benefits.
Monday night a free for all on the sidewalk before Johnny Beans saloon left Jas McNaughton Chas Baker Iver Olson Ole Lewis and Henderson in the fray. The Swedes suffered injuries as two men were arrested and brought to municipal court Theta. McNaughton and Baker faced fines and costs with McNaughton jailed twenty days for defaulting on cash but escaped en route to jail.
Fred Puhler to launch a new newspaper named Traill County Times in Caledonia, according to the St. Paul Dispatch report.
Local store Day and Meagher's advertises men’s all wool suits for nine dollars, offering a rare bargain on menswear with a limited stock display.
Easter at St Vanl s church includes 10 30 a m services sermon and communion with lenten offering. Knight Templar commandery holds 3 p m Easter services with prelude address and sermon. Sunday school children’s festival at 7 p m. Easter Monday parish meeting and election of wardens and vestrymen with financial arrangements for the year.
A circulated petition signed by leading city business men asks the city council to allow saloon keepers to pay their $200 annual license in four quarterly installments of $50 each. The measure, to be presented Monday, is expected to gain approval as it yields the same revenue in installments and reflects the support of prominent citizens.
A Monday night fire at 11 in an unoccupied Laurel street building between Sixth and Seventh heavily damaged the origin structure and the adjacent C Mobur saloon. Moburg suffered the heaviest losses with cigars and liquor stolen. the blaze, likely arson, prompted water damage to nearby properties owned by B Peterson and J L Starcher. If not for the quick fire department response, the entire Laurel and Sixth street row could have burned.
A new line of Brussels and grain carpets is displayed at Day & Meagher's, showcasing updated textures and patterns for the season. The selection emphasizes rich weaves and durable finishes aimed at modern homes.
A letter argues the proposed dam project will bring widespread benefit to Crow Wing county and Brainerd, boosting mail rates, real estate, manufacturing, and tax base. It claims taxes would fall for most residents while new capital increases taxable value and stimulates local business. It urges unanimous bond approval at Tuesday’s vote. Also notes Leopold's ad sale and a retirement gift for N. P. foundry foreman T A Barnes with a gold watch and chain.
Currie and Dodge saloon shut via attachment issued by A Frederickson. Mr Currie is away from the city but expected to return soon, with the matter to be settled upon his return.
The programme prepared by Misses French and Green for the Methodist church literary society drew praise. Officers elected include President Miss Hattie French Vice President Mr Warner Secretary Mrs I I Livenport Treasurer Mr Douglas and executive committee Mr P McCullum Mr Douglass and Mr Gallup. A good time is expected next Wednesday evening.
The Brainerd championship medal went to Olson with Veon taking second and Farrar third. All contestants beat expectations and surpassed Minnesota state records, with Dr. J. W. Bain available for medical assistance if needed.
The tale recalls Adam Brown a German locomotive engineer on the Northern Pacific known for practical jokes who crept along all night after dreaming a huge tie was placed on the track by wreckers. Dispatcher recalls the late Duluth to Brainerd run and a frightened conductor's report about the dream profile.
A meeting at the Opera House is planned for Saturday evening April 4 to discuss issuing bonds for Brainerd dam construction. Citizens are invited to attend and listen to the discussion. Seven saloon licenses have been paid by Gray Gardner Mc Laren Moberg Phillips Wilson Carey. Charles Mays the Laurel Street barber was arrested on insanity charges but was discharged after examination by Probate Judge J B Douglas and doctors Camp and Courtney.
Plans describe a 50 000 horsepower dam on the Mississippi at Brainerd aimed to flood 4000 5000 acres for land and mill sites. A new era of factories lumber mills flour mills and rail links including Northern Pacific is seen expanding the city as a major manufacturing and shipping hub in Minnesota.
Notice to saloon keepers in Brainerd that a special election will be held on Tuesday April 7. Saloons must close from 5:00 a m. to 6:00 p m. J B Gardner mayor dated Brainerd April 2 1685.
Hose company No 2 elected Justice Gray as Foreman S Hall as First Assistant J P Sanders as Second Assistant C Thompson as Secretary N McFadden as Treasurer. The foreman and assistants must appoint fifteen members to act as fire police at fires.
Day and Meagher buy calf shoe lines directly from manufacturers and sell them for 83 cents per pair. The shoes feature solid leather soles kid top and copper toe and typically retail around 5 dollars per pair.
A new passenger train will begin service Monday with westbound departures at 10:05 p m and 2:10 a m daily and 2:10 p m daily except Sunday. Southbound trains at 7:10 a m and 2:30 a m daily and 1:10 p m daily except Sunday. Eastbound arrivals at 9:15 p m daily except Sunday and eastbound departures at 7:50 a m daily except Sunday.
Rentals for the ensuing quarter are due April 1 at the company office with five days grace. If unpaid by April 6 water will be shut off without further notice. First half-yearly rental for sprinkler and fountain service due also April 1. Brarsenp Water E. E. M. Smith promotes cigars and confectionery. Hagberg and Hennett stock flour, feed, oats, and related goods. Smith advertises the finest five cent cigars in the city.
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