City notes on paving needs and political shifts
Misxeapouis seeks paving at ex position while St Paul also needs repairs. The senate passes a bill placing express firms under railroad commissioners jurisdiction, a favorable move. The Utah constitution may soon include woman suffrage as four states now have equal rights. The N P railroad seeks to void its lease with Union Depot firms, claiming savings if canceled. The new game and fish bill awaits the governor’s signature, with the open season extended to May 1. Rev Rowe faces questions of compensation for advertising The Midway and a remark about Bro Halstead.
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N P. Railroad
Union
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Senate
A Good Advertiser Rev. Geo E Rowe Sends Crowds
Reverend Geo E Rowe uses newspaper publicity to draw crowded Sunday services. He claims the mayor is a devil and hypnotized, mocks the opening of The Midway, and accuses newspapers of lying while challenging the public to judge reputations for truthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Rowe
Silver Party Emerges as Congress Adjourns
As Congress adjourns, plans for a new Silver Party push for reform of coinage. The piece notes silver’s distribution in nature, oceanic value, and mining costs, arguing the metal’s value hinges on labor and market factors. It also mentions historical silver ratios and related mining notes. The Burlington Route advances to Colorado and Black Hills, offering Northwest to Chicago and St. Louis travel.
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Congress
Arabia
Burlington
Colorado
Black Hills
Chicago
St. Louis
W. J
Kenyon
Gen. Pass
St. Paul
Minn
Garrison Items and Local Happenings
Supervisors met last Saturday to prepare the tax lists. Fred Wilson is recovering and hopes to be out soon amid a town with notable sickness. Farmers plan to seed once the fields dry. Miss Eva Person visited relatives. Gustave Pritzer and family head to Chicago next Monday. Dr. W Cofield near completion of a new house. North Star Literary Society seeks reorganization. J BR Smith Fire Insurance headquarters, Room 2 Sleeper Block.
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Fred Wilson
Brainerd
Eva Person
Gustave Pritzer
Chicago
W. Cofield
North Star Literary Society
J. BR. Smith
Reliable Fire Insurance
Crow Wing and Cass County actions at April 2 1895 meeting
Crow Wing County Commissioners meet April 2 1895 with all members present. They strike off Gull River Lumber Co tax assessments of 24000 in Crow Wing and 55000 in Cass, and approve poor fund payments for Mrs. C Whalen and temporary aid for J Brooks. Numerous county bills are allowed and farm and road work funded while city finances and water works improvements are discussed. Cass County also holds April 1 1895 session with road petitions, new district overseer Gust King, and adjournment set for May 4 1895.
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Gull River Lumber Co
Hennepin County
Crow Wing
Cass
H. S. Cohen
A. P. Farrar
Evergreen Cemetery
Gergen & Purdy
A. Mablum
D. D. Smith
C. M. Patek
Westfall Bros
W. W. Craig
C. D. Johnson
Brainerd Dispatch
McFadden Drug Co
Beach
Cole & Beach
Poor Fargy
N. E
N. W
Township 45
Rangee
OUFO
Gergen
J. B. McKinney
N. J. Palmer
Cass County
Louis Nelson
Geo. H. Stratton
Long Lake
Brown, Treacy & Co
H. Mahle
Leee Ees
Renee Eee Revere
H. K. Lenhart
Dagger Brook
Joel Smith
H. Patterson
Owatonna
Owantonna
T. C. Pointon
Pointon’s
Farrar & Forsyth
George H. Stratton
Crow Wing County
D. Archibald
John Mann
A. Leighton
A. M. Bratt
C.G. Christianson
C. Pointon
Sivert Olson
A. T. Kimball
Cass County Commissioners
Gust King
W. E. Greene
W. W. Bryant
Oko
J. J. Ellis
Geo. L. Hardy
School Board Sets Goals For Year At Regular Meeting
The board approved a special meeting for election of teachers on the 10th inst and authorized a loan to cover current expenses. The treasurer reported a $5,000 debt payment at the First National Bank and committees were assigned to address crowded primary grades and water mains.
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Board of Education
Messrs
Cullen
Preston
First National Bank
P. G. Foglestrom
Old 6Th Street
City Council
The
Water Co
Third Ward
Messrs Hurley
Keene
Britton
Stapf
Opera House
School House
Brain erd Fire Department elects officers at annual meeting
The Brain erd Fire Department held its annual meeting at the Central hose house. Jas. Cullen was chosen chairman and Dee Simons secretary. Dan McIntosh won 56 votes over C. A. Wilkins 36 for chief. Ed Braney won 48 to 36 as 1st assistant. St Hall elected 2nd assistant, C A Wilkins secretary, and E D Wilkins treasurer by acclamation.
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Isaac Brockway
Ald. Mattson
John Larson
Mr. Larson
Julia A. Sanborn
Tighe
St. Paul
Central Trust Co
Fire Department
Charles Otto
Robert Caughie
Caughie
Brainerd Fire Department
Central Hose House
Jas. Cullen
Dee Simons
Dan McIntosh
C. A. Wilkins
McIntosh
Willkins
Ed. Braney
M. Peterson
Bredeny
St. Hall
E. D. Wilkins
Round Toes Pointed Toes And Narrow Square Toes
A brief fashion item notes three toe shapes in footwear style. Round and pointed toes contrast with narrow square toes, highlighting evolving shoe design trends and consumer preferences.
Edison Inventions Aid Medical Study Of Motion And Sound
The kinetoscope and phonograph, praised for medical and scientific uses, may advance research by recording rapid motion and bodily sounds. Edison’s work is shown as building on prior discoveries, with potential to illuminate nerve disorders, muscular action, and treatment insights, though grand opera use remains distant. Cape Mendocino derives its name from a 1542 Cabrillo voyage.
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Mr. Edison
Humphry Davy
Edison
Uybridge
Muybridge
Boston
Cape Mendocino
California
Cabrillo
Furnitura offers home bought goods at low prices
The ad urges buying locally for honest deals and savings. It promotes Furnitura essentials including loves, crockery, and general house furnishings bought in car load lots with all new goods and lower prices than ever before.
Probate notice in Alfred Bogren estate hearing
In Crow Wing County Minnesota the Probate Court sets April 29 1895 at Brainerd for hearing the petition by Samuel E Mooers creditor seeking administration of Alfred Bogrens estate. Heirs and interested parties are to be notified by three weekly Brainerd Dispatch publications. Milton McFadden presides. E Gurterkeep attorney for petitioner.
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Samuel E. Mooers
Ft. Ripley
Minnesota
Alfred Bogren
Crowing Comey
Crow Wing County
Brainerd
Said County
Henry Mable
County Court House
Gard County
Probate Notice of Magly Johnson Estate
In Crow Wing County Minnesota Probate Court Special Term March 6 1895. Martha Larsen petitions for administration of Magly Johnson deceased intestate leaving goods in the county. Hearing set for Monday April 8 1895 at 10 o clock am at the County Courthouse. Notice to interested parties as directed by the court.
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State OF
Minnesota
Crow Wing
Magly Johnson
Martha Larsen
Crow Wing County
Minn
Henry Mahle
Nena
Brainerd
Said
Milton McFadden
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Detroit
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Leeper
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Braterno, Minn
D. M. McDonald
McGill Veterinary College
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A. F. Ferris
Leon E. Lum
G. D. Labar
Izhier
Gurplus
A. L. McDonald
Backus, Minn
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Livery Horn
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William Herb
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L. W. Chas
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