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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
4
Brainerd Minnesota weekly printing notices by N H Ingersoll and F W Wieland publish legal notices at 7 Sleeper block in Crow Wing county. Rates set for legal notices and resolutions at three cents per word per insertion with annual subscriptions 1.50. Notices may be furnished for minimum legal requirements under state law.
A collection of brief items lists products from Atwood's and Sundberg's shops, rental offers, a 25 percent dividend for local building association receivers, dental services by Dr. Ribbel, a license to marry for Levite Series and Annie Lamb, theater production Faust upcoming, Bolin's ranch improvements, and community notices about clubs, a death at Fergus Falls insane asylum, and a Salvation Army address event.
A reader question about publishing a name for a school matter stands unresolved. The Prodigal Father at the opera house featured a first class specialty company with witty scenes. Miss Melville impressed as the country girl. The Mississippi River Boom Company awarded W T Blakely a contract to produce one hundred carloads of piling for booms replacement in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Six men were arrested for gambling at Kellehan's saloon, fine paid, trial set for Saturday. Ladies removing hats at entertainment, a practice the city might adopt. Severn Koop bought E O Gates residence. Gates family to move east. Koop begins excavation for a brick residence on 5th street. Brainerd Division No 7 U R K P installed new officers led by Major Havill. new life planned for the organization with officers Johnston, Farrar, Brown, Smith, Johnson, Jones.
Long article notes Wm. Shontell and wife moving to Shelby Michigan after selling residence and greenhouses on 8th street south. Shontell, among the area’s oldest settlers since 1870, served on police force and as chief. Miss Belle Lowe, J.J. Frost, and many residents are mentioned with various local notices and upcoming spelling contest at Farst Presbyterian Church.
The 12th annual encampment of the Park Region Association G A R will be held June 22 23 and 24. Arrangements are under way to ensure a grand success.
Cons M Parex notice requests all claims against the late R H Paine be presented to Mrs Paine on or before May 1. Joux Dozsyss.
Aldermen meet with reports showing April fines and March collections totaling 476.07. Bills for local services and liquor licenses are approved or referred. The water and electric departments receive instructions on hydrant flushing poles and rewinding armatures. Memorial day funds are debated. church events and a railroad ball are announced. a switchman in N P yards loses a finger.
The board, with all members present but Mr Hurley, approved the superintendent’s report and several committee referrals. Schools to close during Haster vacation and a sidewalk project at the Whittier building were debated, while a special April 17 meeting set to elect teachers. Fleming named to the board of examiners, replacing Rev. Edmands.
Mr Wm Dodd has bought the green house of Wm Shontell and plans to run a local cut flowers and flora decorations shop. An experienced manager will be employed to supply the local trade, cut costs on express charges, and offer flowers and plants for sale with Mrs Dodd handling customer service personally.
A person offers to rent on shares a market garden farm on 7th Street South near the old fair ground. The advertiser will furnish team and all tools and will be home evenings. Contact WW Gouruaiz at the farm.
Funeral services for Chas L Bjorkgren were held Sunday at 2 30 pm at St Pauls Episcopal church under White Cross Lodge No 30 Knights of Pythias direction with over 60 lodge members in attendance Canon Pentreath and Rev Williamsen officiated. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in the lodge lot with K P rites. Deceased belonged to Fargo lodge but local lodge assisted grieving friends.
Andrew Wallace of East Brainerd was struck on the head with a blunt instrument on the East Brainerd bridge between 1 and 2 am. He was dragged to a streetcar trestle and left for dead, with three deep head wounds and a neck contusion. No robbery motive or suspect yet. Wallace is recovering at home.
Mrs J K Pearce opens spring millinery with a larger, finer stock than ever before. Stresses up to date styles and unusually pretty fashions with astonishly low prices. Invites all ladies to visit. grand opening continues the balance of the week.
At the Central hose house on Monday evening April 5 the Fire Department elected officers for the year: Chief Dan McIntosh, 1st Assistant Ed Breheny, 2nd Assistant R L Weeks, Secretary C A Wilkins, Treasurer Dodd Wilkins. Dr Humphreys notes a medical remedy priced 25 cents and Benson Gray advertises reduced roast and pork steaks.
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