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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1886

Page

2

Train Route Advertises City to City Sleeper Service

From Fond du Lac Oshkosh Neemah Menasha wWampaca Stevens Point Chia Falls Ean Cisire and New Richmond, at St Paul 5:00 p m at Minneapolis 6 55 p m Daily except Sunday Through Sleepers from Chicago to Ashland and Milwaukee to Stevens Point Sapene parlor cars between St Paul and Abbots era For rates Time Cards berths in Sleepers and tickets to all points apply at

Wisconsn Union St. Park Minneapolis Milwaukee Express New Richmond Chippewa Falle Eau Claire Stevens’ Point Wampaca Neemah Menasha Oshkosh Fond du Lac St. Paul wWampaca Chia Falls Ean Cisire Chicago Ashland Milwaukee Stevens Point Abbots Era

No. 1 and other trains schedules and lodge notices

No. 1 arrives from the south at 9 45 p m. departs west at 10 05 p m daily. No 3 arrives from the south at 1 45 p m departs west at 2 10 p m. No 5 arrives from the south at 1 parts going west at 2 10 p m. No 2 arrives from the west at 6 55 a m departs south at 7 10 a m daily. No 4 arrives from the west at 2 10 a m departs south at 2 30 a m. No 6 arrives from the west at 12 45 p m parts going south at 1510 daily. No 7 arrives from Duluth at 9 15 p m daily except Sunday. No 8 depart for Duluth at 7 30 a m daily except G A Pap Thomas Post 30 meets every first and third Thursday evening at Odd Fellows hall. Visiting comrades invited. A E Vxox Post Commander. H C Stivers Adjutant. Post and lodge notices list meeting details for various lodges with visiting brothers invited. Silver cross and temperance groups noted. Lodus and Masonic Temple meetings and officers named.

Sheen Silat Duluth G A Thomas Odd Fellows Hall A. E. Vxox H.C. Stivers Adjt White Cross Lodge W.hempstrap C.c. W. Bain U. W Brainerd Lodge No. 47 Odd Fellows Henry ManLe M.W. P R.witkins O. F Evergreen Lodge Steeet Widay Brothers Fellows’ Hall A.E. Losry N.G E. O. Parxs B.S Wildey Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Alex Bensox N. G. R. H. Pare R.S

Brainerd Friday Issues Political and River News

Brainerd Minnesota weekly paper notes free ice on the Red river, Missouri river navigation to start at Bismarck next week, and both Chicago and Milwaukee electing Republican mayors. Iowa legislature adjourned Tuesday as editors Ingersoll and Wieland continue as proprietors of the official Crow Wing Itasca counties paper.

Missouri River Bismark

Tribune Reaches Daily Circulation Milestone

The Minneapolis Tribune reports a credible daily circulation of 14,500 readers and a subscription price of 8 dollars and 40 cents per year.

Minneapolis Tribune

Quadruple birth at Eau Claire woman raises twins no

A Eau Claire Wisconsin mother has delivered four boys within the past week. All four babies are reported healthy and expected to thrive.

Eau Claire Wis

Nephew of Rev Burchard dies in Wisconsin traffic mishap

A nephew of Reverend Burchard, known for the phrase Rum Romanism and Rebellion, was struck and killed by a car in Wisconsin last week. The incident is noted with the remark that if the old man had been involved, it would not have changed much.

Burchard Wisconsin

Owatonna Licenses Hike for Saloon and Drug Stores

The saloon license in Owatonna rises to 500 dollars and the druggists liquor license to 750 dollars. The Journal and Herald notes the ordinance amendment likely aimed at 250 dollars but ends up forcing 750 dollars payment.

Owatonna The Journal and Herald

Minnesota Homestead Entries Labeled Pretexts for Timber

Special Agent Delegare of the general land office reports to the commissioner that ninety-nine per cent of homestead and preemption entries in Minnesota are pretexts to obtain timber with no intent of permanent settlement.

Delegare General Land Office Minnesota

Fire Destroys St Marys Convent and Nearby Buildings

The St Marys convent at St. Joseph near St. Cloud, part of the Benedictine order, burned Thursday afternoon. The frame school for Indian girls housed about fifty pupils, all furniture saved. Loss on buildings estimated at 5000 dollars. Danzies barn and Linnemann store also caught fire several times. a Medore cattle buyer and his men helped avert total destruction of the village.

St. Mary's St. Joseph St. Cloud Order of St. Benedict F. Danzie Linnemann

Powderly declines Pennsylvania governorship bid

T V Powderly, noted labor leader, is courted by politicians to run for governor of Pennsylvania. He refuses, stating he will not use his position among laborers to advance personal political interests.

T. V. Powderly Pennsylvania Powderly

The Sham and the Real. Imitators of Royal Baking Powder

A critique of counterfeit baking powders that imitate the Royal Baking Powder. The piece argues that imitators aim to mimic appearances, pay homage to Royal, and fail to match its genuine merit, comparing the difference to paste versus a true diamond. It notes how competitors trumpet equal quality while relying on inferior certifications and strained claims.

Soand

Meeting to organize a baseball club at Webb's store

A meeting will be held at E. O Webb's store on Saturday evening April 17, 1886 at 8 o'clock for organizing a baseball club. All interested in baseball are invited. Special invitation to business men whose influence is desired to aid organization and success. Bert Hines E. O Webb

E. O. Webb Bert Hines

Of Interest to Stockmen: Fine Bates bull and Berkshire sow

S. W. Gray returned with a pure Bates blooded bull calved July 4 1883 sired by imported Baron Guynne and dam Lady Arkwright purchased from N. P. Clark at St. Cloud for 18s. Also a thoroughbred Berkshire sow safe in pig. Animals viewable three miles east of the city. Also notes on dress goods at L. J. Cale and fresh candies at Smith's.

S. W. Gray Bates Baron Guynne Lady Arkwright N. P. Clark St. Cloud

Double murder charge after White Earth tribal killings

The St Paul Globe reports Deputy Beaulieu arrived with two Indians, Pin-dig-as-quay and Mis-quan-ah-quod, charged with killing Mumay-uuay on March 30 at White Earth. The man and his second wife, each married to the same husband, fought over their child. the second wife struck Mumay-uuay with an axe and was then clubbed by her husband. An Indian boy witnessed the events.

White Earth St. Paul Mumay-uuay Beaulieu

Dissolution of Hagberg and Honett Partnership

The partnership Hagberg & Honett is dissolved by mutual consent with A. Honett retiring. M. Hagberg continues the business, assumes all liabilities, and all claims against the firm must be paid. Dated Brainerd Minnesota March 29 1886. M Hagberg A Honett

M. Hagberg A. Honett Hagberg & Honett Brainerd Minnesota M. Hacaers A. Honetr

Elegant sample plushes and upholstery goods offered

A sales notice advertises elegant plushes raw silks tapestries parlor furniture frames rockers easy chairs and lounge frames for upholstering. It promises first class repair and upholstery at reasonable prices and highlights spring stock of bedroom suits dressing cases bureaus and a full line of household furniture now ready for inspection at the corner of Sixth and Laurel streets Cuas. M. Patr ex.

Spicer Sixth and Laurel Streets Cuas. M Patbex

Ken Tucky Liquor Co Offers Wide Selection At Low Prices

Pure liquors wines porter ale sour mash whiskey cognac brandy gin imported and domestic for medicinal use or otherwise at astonishing low prices and finest qualities at the Ken Tucky Liquor Co sixth Street next door to Post.

Kentucky Liquor CO Sixth Street

Wants A House In Brainerd Exchange Draft

A subscriber seeks to swap a desirable 100 acre tract in Wisconsin near Brainerd for a snug residence. The land lies within three and a half miles of the county seat, a city of 8 000, and 100 rods from a village post office of 400. The Wisconsin river bounds the west, the Wisconsin Central railroad runs east with the depot 40 rods away. Communications to "H" in this office.

Brainerd Wisconsin Wisconsin Central Railroad 8Th Street Sth 9Th Streets N. P Opera House Eighth Street

Million-Dollar Fire Ravages La Crosse Soap Factory

A devastating blaze swept La Crosse destroying the large soap factory and nearly all lumber yards in the city. The fire caused extensive property damage and prompted emergency response teams to battle the flames across multiple sites. No fatalities are reported.

la Crosse

Farm Machinery Free Premiums for Pioneer Press Subscriptions

The Pioneer Press Co. offers five valuable prizes for the five largest subscription lists sent between April 8 and August 1. Prizes include a St. Paul Binder valued at $200, a Bain wagon $75, a Buckeye Force Feed Broadcast Seeder $70, a Steel Beam Stubble Plow $22.25, and a Buckeye Force Pump $14. Details and eligibility are available by writing to Pioneer Press Co., St Paul Minn.

Pioneer Press Co St. Paul Bain Rock Island Plow Company St Paul Minn

Wanted Lady Precisenst in her own property and salary needs

Wanted a reliable woman to manage an old firm with own property. References required and good salary offered. Apply in person to the Bem Barelay SOP office for details.

Tax and bond funds tally in county revenue report

A terse financial item lists interest on bank deposits and jurors fees collected, alongside costs and tax collections for Crowing Caes and Itasca counties. It notes Somely Retention fund and Bond Interest Fund allocations, with figures including 495 48 400 19141 65 for various funds and road and pad expenditures.

Coste Case State Va John Nixon Caes Itasca Pe —S Fund Goin

Financial Statement of 1885 County Funds and School Funds

The document presents a fiscal year end 1885 statement of receipts disbursements assets and liabilities with detailed listings of interest on orders warrants and probate related items for state city and school funds. It includes figures for various individuals firms and entities across county funds and school funds along with a recap of totals and notes on bonds and road and bridge expenditures.

S.F H D W W Watley LE Lum Tanaiei JN Nevers E C Whitney Teo FA B King JJ Forgy Wihite, Jr Ce Bos Firet National Bank Inter- Sisaan Geo Walker Fissal C D Johnson Dean Geo W Holland E Aid F M Prince Sun HJ Spencer J B Douglas P Mertz Bepimerdl Ocesccess Seves Feugs Eoewn Ofo Wm Paine Gon Ak Barclay Rees Ea FG Pvt Farrar Ordo Do BP Cwisuseres ZB Wilson Werdo Ind Olsontein Gardner Dcerancs Geo D Barnard & Co Eston Lowe Ferris J E Wilson FAB King HH ‘Macher Pioneer Press Co SM Dinwiddie Ed Mahan N McFadden E Campbell LJ Cale Faven Hagberg O Sibley L Fratcher Brockway C B Thompson Henry Cohen Court House Old County BS State Fonds Prr EOE

Cass County pauper relief ledgers 1884 85

A dense list records monthly pauper care across Cass County Minnesota from August 1884 to November 1885. Entries name guardians and providers such as H F Phelps Roger B Aitken Losey Dean J M Martin and L J Berg, detailing months of care, numbers of paupers, coffins burial expenses medical services and groceries supplied to individuals and families including Mary Carlee and the Coulson children.

H. F. Phelp Society of Marcy Vaca Minn H F Phelps Roger B. Auxin Turmiehageberg & Otaesen Roger B. Aitken Wm M Cole Losey & Dean Jimmy Mason Losey & Nee Haggberg & Aan Wa Smith & Co Rone Birkin Cole Riddle & Jinkens Aitkin J G Fessenden J.m.martin Brainerd Mpanese U Telegraph Co Uri Lone Stove Vasa NPB Association Wm Crisp McFadden & Johnson Berg & Tonnest Miller Itken E & Honnett Aitken Kingwood Max Shapiro Ganer McFadden & Johnson Goods Poner Roger Bsitken Caughie & Glass Furithen Jno L Berg Goods Las Poudet Morrizon Goods Cass County Ie Pras Dean J Gardner Roger Bllen Cass Co Ceee Eee Arrar Tweedale Roger B Aitkin I Gardner P Aupers Chisholm Mary Carlee Roger B Society of Mercy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nicollet House Third Street F. H. Anson Northwestern Northern Pacific Co. T. U A. E. Pennell R A. M Masonic Temple Broadway J. E. Wilson W. Phillips Sec T.—Aecalon Commandery C. L. Spaunprxe E. C. J. M. Cable S. Fernald Frater & Fernald W. A. Fleming Whel Civi Ofce MIMN Co. O. Paquin M. D. Ofice 7Th Front Streets M. McFadden Register of Deeds I. M. Roberts Towne & McFadden Block F. G. Sundberg J. C. Concdon Saleratus Murphy Over Losey & Dean’s Undertaker’s Seventh Street Brainerd Dispatch N. H. Ingersoll, F.W. Wieland Editors and Proprietors Oficial Crow Wing, Cass Itasca Counties Minneosta Red River Iowa Wilwaukee L. J. Cale’s Smith’s County Revenue Fund Financial Statement Board of County Commissioners of Crow Wing County Johnson Bowers Fox Sarda Mille Lacs Ardner Jake Wilberschild Morrison County Line John Elmar Mor- S Marian W Everest Martin Morrison County JM Gray AP Parrar County Coreg OlBes Es Escesessissses Silasai Sioners Ee Say JM Gardner Haughey Lake John Miller Mort M Miller Rison County Geo Koppel Morroad Bay Lake Andrew Lingneau Long Lake Sinking Fund Caeses Vessvess H Monton A Fleming Cornelius O’brien W Frater Charles Byon Leon E Lum Neheritanee JJ Howe Dettlebach Wattan Gdl Seeenseneeneeee Silas Wall Cd Voces McClennahan H J Spencer B Douglas S F Alderman Gdd Geo LaBar Chas H Mayo Spaulding Carne Joseph Harmon Conklin, Clark & Co AW Prater Rer F Alderman Grrss E Parsons Total Cloud, Minn S. F. Alderman Frederick Reid Fort New Minn E. E. Jones J. H. Biddings Fort Ripley Hugh Riddel Charles Moore Mian D. H. Freeman Register J.l.smith J. L.smith Young & CO Front and 7Th Sts U.S. Land Office George A. Foster Franklyn A. Whittier H. Freeman C.F. McDonald Edward Arrisall Henry Melancon C. F. McDonald Bas Front St E. W. Lynch J.D Barstow Lynch& Barstow Paine’s Market D. W. White H. M. Barron J. L. Smith Behr Bros Weber North-West Pepe Nial Pita East Third St Nicolle Ave Mason & Hamzin Shonincer Orcanis Ji.w.dyer & Bro Phi and Olelping Car Route United States Neenah Stevenspoint Chippewa Falls James Barker Wis FP. N. Finney Southwestern Pass Mint Northern Pacific Railroad Saint Paul Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Territory Oregon British Columbia Puget Sound Alaska Pullman Palace ST. Paul I Portlande Yellowstone Park Chas. S St. Paul Minn Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Fuet Des Moines, Iowa Albert Lea Fort Dodge Watertown D. T ST. Louis Mississippi Valley Union Depot Kansas City Leavenworth Atchinson Union Pacific Topeka Santa Fe Minneapolis & Manitoba Minneapolis & St. Louis S. F. Boyd Gen L Tkt Pass. Agt Gouin Machine Machine Co Orange Mass Mos San Francisco Cal Ceneral I.E C. B. Sleeper Sleeper’s Addition Front Street
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