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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
5
The Pine Tree mill at Little Falls started on Monday and now operates around the clock with 400 men employed. In nearby Little Falls a system of monthly fairs or market days is inaugurated, the first to be held May 26, a plan that could be copied by other Minnesota cities.
Scrts allege Itasca Lumber Company owes 74500 for 9,500,000 feet of logs on school lands. The suits echo the Bob Dunn case against C A Smith & Co and foreshadow further actions. Dunn and Fleming stood against the state house over pine timber issues, and time will prove their stance correct.
The Duluth News notes doubts about Duluth opposing Bob Dunn for state auditor while praising Dunn for exposing misconduct in state pine deals. It questions whether local sentiment would shift if Auditor LaYuque’s name were proposed and urges continued support for Dunn’s past reform actions.
Perham reports Thos King a local liveryman fled Brainerd with a young Edna Hicks. They stayed at Merchants hotel then fled to Lake Lida after Brainerd police questioned them. Brainerd sheriff declined pursuit as the wife would seek divorce. King and Hicks avoided custody after a brief hold.
The article notes gunpowder’s ancient Chinese origins for fireworks and rockets, its later use in firearms, and Carlyle’s chide about its equalizing effect. It then likens steam travel to equalizing speed and highlights the Burlington Route linking major Western cities with maps, timetables, and tickets via a home agent or W J C Kenyon in St Paul.
D. M. Clark & Co the large general outfitter moves this week from the Swartz building on 6th street to two vacant rooms in the Columbian block opposite their old location. The store will showcase furniture carpets draperies in one room and hardware and harness in the other, with many new novelties and one of the largest stock in the state. Citizens urged to buy at home from responsible local dealers who contribute to community welfare and avoid shopping out of town.
The body of an elderly man identified only as Jones was found in a Walkerville area cabin near Butte after being dead for months. A letter to Mrs. Georgia Forsyth of Brainerd Minnesota was found, but the man’s origins remain unknown and no money or mail was found.
Duluth minister Rev Wilson phoned last Monday while en route to Brainerd. Mrs Kelley travels to Duluth today to see a dentist. Robert Archbald and wife welcome son Robert Ingersoll to live with them. Emma Howe becomes a teacher after leading a Cass county school. sister Mary Howe resumes teaching. A local A P A lodge discussed by leaders aiming to campaign in the area. The basket social at H Patersons, hosted by the ladies relief society, drew a large crowd despite heavy rain. Rev Searle attended. Miss Vinje and Mr Orlo Coffin sang, with many choir numbers. Baskets sold to top bidders. one man bought extra for dessert. Deerwood chips reputedly aid digestion, per BiLonpEress.
The deputy insurance commissioner released a compilation of premiums earned by fire insurance companies in towns with fire departments. Brainerd reported $25,223.68 in premiums for the past year.
VeRn Dale locals may see their paper count fall as the Journal departed to Wadena due to poor support. The town awaits a persistent editor like Bro McMillan to return and restore a strong newspaper presence.
Offer of $500 for an incurable rheumatism case. claims one treatment cures ordinary cases. Price is $5 for a month’s treatment two bottles. Full particulars and testimonials available, address Drummond Medicine Co. 48 Maiden Lane New York. Agents wanted.
The Milwaukee railroad touts its strong, reliable trains with modern amenities including private cars, buffet smoking cars, drawing room parlor cars, and dining cars. Five daily trains run from the Twin Cities to Chicago, with additional service to St. Louis and Kansas City, emphasizing safety and luxury for travelers.
An opinion endorses a practitioner’s oxygen treatment for disease and urges readers to request a 200 page book with testimonials and cures. Free consultation offered from Drs Starkey and Palen with addresses in Philadelphia San Francisco Toronto.
An advertisement promises to show how to save money and earn good pay by contacting Room 11 in the Bank Block. It hints at house fire insurance and offers to handle legitimate business for a fee.
Two fast trains daily between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago Milwaukee and all points in Wisconsin with connections in Chicago. Tickets baggage checked through to all US and Canadian points. For routes rates maps folders contact nearest ticket agent or Jas C Ponp Gen Pass Ag t Milwaukee Wis.
By virtue of an execution issued from the district court in Rumsey County Minnesota the Commercial National Bank sued J Robert Howes and John A Davis and won a judgment of 2039 40 against them Andrew S Davis and H H Davis now own the judgment. On February 26 1894 Sheriff Tenry Spalding levied on lands in Cass County Minnesota including Lot 5 Section 8 Lot 3 and west half of southeast quarter Section 19 Township 140 Range 30 to satisfy the judgment and costs. Sale to be held at the front door of the Gulliver railroad station Gulliver Cage County on June 4 1894 at 4 pm. Dated April 1894. J W Slipp Deputy.
In Crow Wing County Minnesota Probate Court Special term April 12 1804 petition by John Anderson requests administration of Peter Radereen deceased of Morris died intestate leaving goods in Crow Wing County Hearing set for May 7 1894 at 10 am at the courthouse Heirs and interested persons to be notified by weekly Brainerd Dispatch publication for three weeks Brainerd Minn April 12 1894 Judge Milton McFarden
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