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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1885
Page
3
A shopper is advised to go to the Kentucky Liquor Co located on 6th Street next to the post office to purchase a bottle of pure Kentucky liquor. The note gives the store's position and product.
On Monday evening the fire department held its annual meeting and chose Chief Engineer L H Dodge First Assistant Al Leopold and Second Assistant Jas Cullen. Day & Meagher moved from Fifth to Front street amid a noted price revolution in boys clothing.
E A Summers announces a social hop at the Nor wood house on Tuesday evening of next week. The dance and supper per couple cost $1.00, with good music expected. All respectable persons are cordially invited. Day & Meagher's new Front street store offers ladies embroidered velvet slippers at $1.25.
Ino N. Never announces sale of stock from the Smith block south of the post office. furniture pieces wall paper and paper hanging offered with cash terms and quick sales. A new large stock of baby carriages arrives and will be sold at correspondingly low prices. Brainerd April 10.
Congregational church announces next Sunday services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. The evening sermon titled Glimpses of Eternity explores A Look into Gods Account Book with three large Scripture paintings: Distribution of talents Uses of Talents The Open Books. Free to all and all are invited.
A candidate announces for the city assessor office in Brainerd ahead of the April 14 special election. The message pledges to serve to the best ability if elected.
To the citizens of Brainerd I announce my candidacy for city assessor at the upcoming special election. If elected I will perform the duties to the best of my ability and strive to satisfy the people. M Rereyr
Gro R. Pervery announces candidacy for the city assessor in the upcoming special election. He pledges to perform duties to the satisfaction of the community.
The speaker ends their bid for the city assessor position and urges supporters to back T. M. Riley in the race, saying the shift will benefit J. F. Bannan.
C Cross announces candidacy for street commissioner of the first ward vowing to faithfully perform the duties if elected. The notice appeals to voters in the ward.
At the earnest solicitations of many friends I announce myself as a candidate for street commissioner of the fourth ward at the coming election. If elected I shall endeavor to give entire satisfaction to the people. P. G. Foglestrom.
Dan Doran declares as an independent candidate for Alderman of the Fourth Ward and asks voters to support him at the upcoming Tuesday election.
P H Carney announces withdrawal from the 4th ward alderman race and asks supporters to back Mr Doran. He urges friends to extend the same backing they would have given him to Doran.
H. M. Barron declares candidacy for street commissioner of the 2d ward. He pledges to work for voters in that city area and to provide satisfaction if elected.
The advert notes a new store on Front street selling carpets and oil cloths in a wide range and at rock bottom prices. It also promotes the Kentucky Liquor Co. next to the post office on 6th street offering Cognac brandy in large or small bottles.
C F Kinprep offers about one hundred bushels of pure Saskatchewan fire wheat for sale at a price of 1.50 dollars per bushel.
Layxp Orrick notices that Lucie Daclos of Crow Wing County Minnesota has filed for final proof to establish continuous residence and cultivation on the X X and NW NE section 6 township 43 range 90. The hearing before A W Frater at Brainerd Minnesota is set for May 4 1885 with witnesses Anon Lessard King Miller and others listed.
Local papers note cigars by the box at Smiths and an ad for maple syrup. Brainerd expects a spring boom as development continues and Easter church decorations are praised. Mayors and local figures like F McDonald and C B Sleeper are in city reports along with a skating contest record by Otto Olson and multiple small business mentions.
Caughie and Glass will relocate their flour and feed store to the former Minneapolis branch building on Fifth Street next Wednesday. The move signals a strategic relocation within the same street area.
The time has come for the health board to act on cleanliness of bac alleys and related nuisances. A new board is in place and it is hoped they will make their voices heard and address the issue promptly.
The Princeton Union notes Jo Veon challenges Otto Olson to a ten hour skate event later this month with Veon aiming to win the badge or medal. Also reported is a 70 foot boat with 40 horsepower engine placed on Mille Lacs Lake, shipped from Brainerd and owned by Minneapolis Lumber Company.
L. P. White traveled to St Paul on Wednesday while the Kentucky Liquor Co. opened a new northwest region store praised as among the finest in the area.
The river ice has gone out at Elk River Tuesday. H. M. Barron announces candidacy for street commissioner in the 2d ward. Chas. Ahrens withdraws from alderman race. Dr. W. Hempsted seeks and may win unopposed. Conklin & Clark set cigars. a boy has grown a foot since the event. A. U. C. social with Mrs. Ed. Hazen features an elaborate city supper. K. S. Paine’s Sixth street market receives fresh paint and a new ad. Police nab six tramps in East Brainerd, to work twenty days. L. D. Maxwell plans a 20x30 private saloon on Second avenue with 16-foot posts.
Registrar G G Hartley leaves for Brainerd this afternoon and plans to bring his wife and family to Duluth. His clerk Thayer also expects to relocate with his family. Herald Moorhead East Fargo may be the only western town of 3000 without a roller rink. A 100 by 150 foot rink costing about 5000 is proposed with doctors urging it though preachers hesitate.
Aitkin Age comments on the Brainerd ten hour race praising the energy and nerve of the young runners and joking about their foot speed. The Perham Bulletin quips about a Caucasian patriot with bronchitis and a laundry visit. E. E. Webster, Brainerd & Northwestern president, attends Duluth bond election aiding locals.
The Duluth Herald quotes Brainerd papers claiming Duluth naps. It argues when Duluth wakes up she will surpass Brainerd and become a very healthy city. The tone warns Brainerd not to ignore Duluth's potential rise.
State Auditor Bradden issues circular to county treasurers noting that penalties on personal property taxes accrued March 1 fall under the amended law approved March 9 and remain 5 percent for the current year instead of 10 percent. All collection procedures should follow the amended law.
The Northern Pacific express company began daily runs from St. Paul to Portland covering 1912 miles. Messengers now carry the load with helpers, replacing baggage men. The four day trip allocates thirty six hours for each west end messenger and three days in St. Paul.
Jerry Crowley was arrested for drunkenness and beating his wife with a warrant sworn by her. He paid $380 in fines and costs, but fled the jail yard and was chased across Catholic Church Square before being recaptured near an old launch. He had previously paid $100 for whipping the same woman last summer.
City council meets with most members present. They review minutes, approve bills around 560 dollars, refer sidewalk tax levy and auctioneers ordinance to the city attorney, and confirm two policemen while accepting a resigning officer. Electric Light bonds delay one year due to finances. Liquor license bonds approved. printing bids debated with Tribune winning after bid adjustment. Health board appointed for five wards. adjournment set for Saturday to approve liquor licenses.
Day and Meagher will relocate their stock about mid next week to the former Hartley and Gross stand on Front Street, signaling a business move to a busier location.
A local statement from K.5. Pare denies rumors that the Main street meat market by R. H. Paine is connected to Pare's Sixth street market. Pare affirms separate ownership and pledges continued high quality fish game and fowls, with citywide delivery in forenoon and afternoon.
St. Paul Dispatch notes Hon. Knute Nelson of Brainerd is in town today amid questions over a proposed dam across the river at this point. The remark hints Nelson's Brainerd residency claim may be challenged by local plans and politics.
The Elk River Star charges C. F. Kindred with minor jobs that Little Falls parties pushed through the legislature. It asserts Kindred had no part in it and notes his work for his town. The Princeton Union confirms the claim.
A local ad offers maple syrup at 1.00 per gallon. Send eggs or jugs to R Archibald in Deer Wood for the supply. The notice is brief and ends with an unfinished price or quantity detail.
Child and Angel will remove their store to the Maxwell building. Thomas Lower and wife have gone to Michigan and expect to be absent some time. Maud Congdon is recovering from a broken collar bone after a fall on ice. A daughter of Mr Livingood died after twelve hours sickness with lung congestion. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Calkins died last week. Policeman Titus has resigned and will seek treatment in Battle Creek Michigan. East Brainerd Mutual Improvement Society held a closing evening with praised recitations. Bond voting for East Brainerd was satisfactory to residents.
The Entaikin-Manoop marriage occurred at the bride’s residence on Third Avenue East Brainerd on April 8 1885 at 8 o’clock. Rev Dr Hawley officiated with A W Wilson as groomsman and Bettie N Withrow as bridesmaid. A large presents list followed including jewelry china and silver items from numerous relatives and friends.
The First Baptist church Young People’s Associationwill present a spring meeting on Tuesday evening April 14 featuring a declamation by A F Leopold a solo by Carrie Morrison readings by O H Hubbard Milton McFadden a cornet solo by Prof Dresskell and a trio by Alderman Camp and Congdon plus another declamation by Charlie Johnson.
The Tuesday election on issuing 50 000 Crow Wing county bonds for a river dam drew 731 votes with 725 in favor and six against. Ward totals show broad support, while outside precincts reveal minimal opposition, suggesting most voters understood the bond purpose.
S. W. Gray informs a Dispatch reporter he has just brought a fine thoroughbred short horn bull to his farm near the city. He thought the bull was from Wilcox and Lagert of the Northwestern Breeding Association. The animal is described as superb and weighs 5 feet 10 inches in girth. People may view the bull by visiting Gray's farm.
Chas M Patek at Sixth and Laurel streets lists a full northwest furniture selection with parlor pieces made to order on short notice and affordable rates. Repairing and upholstering are emphasized as a spring preparation service with nominal charges. A complete stock includes frames and tapestry and a reminder of the corner location and proprietor. Men’s calf shoes advertised cheaper at Day & Meagher on Frent street.
The Duluth Herald argues St. Louis County should vote no on bonds to aid the Brainerd road. It cautions against outside influence, warns of possible legal challenges, and urges residents to protest by casting a strong no vote. It notes Duluth seeks direct Red River valley link and growth without issuing bonds.
Day and Meacher sell calf shoes bought directly from manufacturers at three dollars per pair. The shoes feature solid leather soles kid top and copper toe and are commonly priced at five dollars per pair.
Brasiner Magy April 7 1885 commissioners met per law with Farrar and Gardner present. Minutes read and approved. On motion board adjourned to Wednesday April 8.
Brainerd county board met at 10:30 a.m. with full attendance. Bills approved include Dettlebach Bros. clothing for prisoners and other county expenses. Several abatements and road surveys authorized. J. L. Camp named coroner. Garfield township renamed Oak Lawn. Printing contract with Ingersoll & Wieland approved. Board adjourned sine die.
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