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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1894
Page
4
Brainerd Dispatch details local visits and movements including S. C. Beers and Mrs. Sarah Canan trip to Helena. Dr. Howes electric light plans. multiple residents visiting relatives. theater promotion for Friends. bridge work contracts. U.S. Marshall service crew assignments. and various social and business updates across Crow Wing County.
Justice M Hogeon an engineer in charge of B and N M project died at Northwestern Hospital last Friday at 5 pm from inflammation of the bowels. He was 24, a University of Minnesota graduate, and highly regarded for precise engineering work on the Great Northern line through the mountains. His brother A H Hogeon of Minneapolis cared for him in his final days, and his body was shipped to Pennsylvania to join his parents.
Mrs J G Smith and her mother Mrs Hickey narrowly escaped serious injury when a frightened horse pulling their buggy dashed into the Sixth Street sidewalk and fence near the Y M C A. Both women were knocked down. Mrs Hickey suffered a severe head wound but later regained consciousness and both are recovering.
The Browns of this city and Staples nine met at the fair grounds with Brainerd and Stillwater clubs also on the slate. Staples won 6 to 5 after a late Browns rally. Brainerd swept Morris in a three game series by 25–5 and 18–13, with home games upcoming. Summer school notes and local classifieds follow.
Mr and Mrs Geo Ramsey celebrate the Friday arrival of a new son at their home. Miss Cora Palmer attends Brainerd summer school. A Friday dance flops due to money scarcity. Mrs Wood takes Lottie to Brainerd for hand surgery. Bud Day returns to the section after Brainerd Hospital injury. Gull River dyspeptic women challenge U S Deputy marshals while venturing into dishwashing. Oxp Hickory.
The article chronicles American origins of steam navigation from Fulton’s 1807 Clermont voyage to Cunard’s 1840 Britannia mail service, noting Western river vessels in 1811 and Atlantic crossing attempts. It also highlights U.S. rail leadership with the Burlington Route and ends with Brainerd Mercantile Co announcing a clearance of stock and land for sale this month.
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