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Newspaper

Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1894

Page

5

Judge Holland Nominated At Aitkin Nonpartisan Convention

Aitkin held a nonpartisan judicial convention to nominate Judge Holland. The meeting, led by M. J. Katzsky and Dr. Graves, recessed for organization before voting by counties. Holland won 15 of 22 votes and was declared the nominee amid remarks defending his fitness. A Park Rapids correspondent notes populist delegates and trip logistics from Crow Wing.

Holland Aitkin M. J. Katzsky Wadena Graves L. W. Bills Park Rapids E. M. Horton Hubbard County T. J. Nary C. C. McCarthy Itasca Wehrle Crow Wing Committee On Credentials J. N. Marr P. Casey Dr. Grays Fred Wehrle Charles Banks John Hurley Joseph Myers Alt. Ludwig Cass J. Nary G. Whipple Luwo G. K. Trent Ludwig Trent McCarthy Banks A. Y. Merrill G. W. Holland Hubbard W.s.mcclenahap Judge Holland Mr. Holland Covention Brainerd

Lumber Blaze Ravages Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois

About 900 million feet of lumber burned across Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois over the past three weeks as fires roared through forests and mills. Officials urged containment and investigated causes while timber markets watched prices and supply tighten.

Minnesota Wisconsin Ilinois

Minnesota Democrats Face Likely Partial Ticket This Fall

The democracy of Minesota is demoralized and unlikely to field a full state ticket this fall. The weakened party splits hint at limited candidate slate and uncertain campaign prospects.

Minesota

Minnesota Indians Nab Large Federal Grant Share

Under the new Indian appropriation bill Minnesota tribes in the northern area receive 259 thousand 986 dollars and 66 cents. The city of Minneapolis orders arrest for aldermen found drunk, treated as ordinary suspects. The Tus Journal laments partisan judicial maneuvering as a Democrat nominee is favored.

Tus Journal Bro. Stivers

Record of national debt shifts under Harrison and Cleveland

The Toledo Blade notes Harrison cut the national debt by 104.54 million and reduced interest by 4.3348 million in the first Harrison year. Cleveland’s first year shows debt up 50 million, interest up 2.5 million, deficit 76 million, raising total obligations by 126 million. Net difference favored Harrison by 230.54 million, seen as a poor Cleveland era.

Harrison Cleaveland Cleveland Toledo Blade

Change in Management at Sleeper Opera House

The St. Cloud Journal Press reports manager E. T. Davidson of the St. Cloud opera house has secured a five year lease for the Sleeper opera house in Brainerd from the C. B. Sleeper estate. Possession starts September 1 with extensive renovations planned before opening. Brainerd, a key stop between Duluth and Fargo, is described as a strong show town. Davidson will remain in St. Cloud.

St. Cloud Journal Press Sleeper Opera House E. T. Davidson St. Cloud Brainerd Duluth Fargo Northern Pacific Davidson

A Conundrum Solved Teacher Pupil Debate on Nonpartisan Convention

A pupil defines a nonpartisan convention as a gathering of delegates invited by a candidate to secure endorsement. The exchange clarifies the concept as a mechanism for political backing without party affiliation.

Early U S Railroads Pioneered by Builders and Locomotives

The article traces the first railroads from Gridley Bryant's 1826 granite carrier to the DeWitt Clinton locomotive in 1831. It notes numbers: 215,000 railroads, 1,560,600 cars and locomotives, and annual totals approaching 600 million passengers and 750 million tons of freight. It highlights the Mohawk and Hudson line, the New York Central, and the Burlington Route. It ends with a dealer note on new paint brushes at C B Whites.

United States Gridley Bryant Quincy Mass Tidewater Mauch Chunk Baltimore & Ohio Peter Cooper New York Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Albany Schenectady New York Central Railroad Europe West Point Foundry Mohawk & Hudson Company DeWitt Clinton Burlington W. J. C. Kenyon Gen St. Paul, Minn

Ray Jones' Deal Sparks Northern Lumber Venture

The article reports that Ray W. Jones is part of a Minneapolis group leasing a mill site from an Indian chief Mos Ki Moh near Thief River Falls. The site lies where Thief River and Red Lake River join, with 1.5 billion feet of standing timber on Red Lake Reservation. Lease runs 25 years. mill may elevate Thief River Falls into a booming lumber town as plans progress.

Ray Jones Northern Ray W. Jones Washington Minneapolis Congress Red Lake River Crookston Grand Forks Red River Valley North Dakota Great Northern Railway Red Lake Indian Reservation Thief River Falls Mr. Jones

Teachers Examination for Brainerd Public Schools

An examination for teaching certificates will be held at St Pauls Episcopal church guild rooms in Brainerd on Tuesday August 14 1894. Applicants must report by 9 o clock a m. Examining Board Rev Geo H Davis Rev T M Edmonds and A J Halsted. Brainerd Minn Aug 10 1894. Also offers from Drysdale for photos and from Brainerd Mercantile Co to sell remaining stock office furniture and 74 acres of pasture land with slaughter house and fence this month along with book debts.

Brainerd St. Pauls Episcopal Church Geo. H. Davis T. M. Edmonds A. J. Halsted Brainerd Merchantile Co St. Cloud Minn S. F. Alderman Peter Wepla H. E. No Thomas C. Pointone Jacob Shew George Bock August Lusso P. O Crow Wing County August Swanson Alva M. Bratt N. D. Reynolds Fred J. Reid James Alexander Ft. Ripley A. Barto Register

Teaching Savings in Public Schools Banking Program

The article extols school banking as a method to instill thrift and money value in children. Pupils deposit from a cent weekly, receive bankbooks and slips, and the local bank safeguards funds with semiannual interest, shaping lifelong financial prudence.

Board of Education Croesus

Local papers and town prosperity tied to advertising

The article argues that a town’s local newspaper powers its economy by attracting trade. biased in favor of the hometown, it serves patrons best when local merchants provide fair support. A stingy advertising budget forces the paper to look beyond the town, diminishing local advocacy.

Probate Notice in Crow Wing County Minnesota

In the matter of the estate of Charles J. Moberg deceased Henry Moberg of Brainerd petitions for administration to P M Lagerquist hearing set for August 20 1894 at 10 am court house Brainerd notice to heirs and interested parties by three weekly insertions in Brainerd Dispatch. probate judge Milton McFadden seals.

Crow Wing Charles J. Moberg Henry Moberg Brainerd Minn Minnesota P. M. Lagerquist Said County Milton McFadden Legon E. Lv 15Th Judicial District James H. Kelehan Sophia Thorpe Leon KE. Lum Towit Henry Spalding Crow Wing County

Summons in Crow Wing County District Court

The State of Minnesota is summoned to answer the complaint filed by Phebey M. Redding in Crow Wing County Court. Defendants include William Ghergins and unknown parties with potential rights or interests in real estate. Plaintiffs’ attorney McClleanuvan and Mantor, Brainerd, Minn, require a response within twenty days after service.

State OF Minnesota Crow Wing Cass District Court Fifteenth Judicial District Ouive A. Lye William M Lye Brainerd Phebey M. Redding William Ghergins 5Th Judicial District Minnesota Aultecribers First National Bank McClenauvan & Mantor Brainerd, Minn

Property dispute seeks fee simple title in Brainerd lands

County Court action filed by McClenahan and Mantor names William Ghergins and unknown parties as defendants. The suit seeks a judgment declaring the plaintiff owner in fee simple of Lot 6 Block 3 Parke Addition Brainerd and voiding any claimed interests by the named and unknown respondents under Minnesota law.

State OF Minnesota Crow Wing District Court 15Th Judicial District Phebey M. Redding William Gherging William Ghergins Wm. Ghergins Parke Brainerd McClenahan & Mantor Brainerd, Minn First National Bank

Assignees Sale Of Millinery Fixtures And Stock

Theviot fixtures and stock of millinery offered at fifty percent of invoice or twenty five percent on book accounts. Potential buyers can save nine hundred dollars on stock and fixtures. Property must be sold at once due to compulsory sale.

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Walter’s Shoe Store Gardner Cross Lake J.H. Waite East Brainerd Bakery D. Mahoney, Prop Northern Pacific Bank Front C. N. Parker J.N. Nevers H. J. Spencer Phos. F Pacific R.R Frrouceh Cars Tacoma Portland ST. Paul Winnipeg Deperte Little Falls Dakota Aitken N. P. Junction Staples Northern Pacific R. R W. Schroeder Detroit N. Schroeder, Dertroit, Minn C. West West Frank B. Johnson N. McFadden Fron Street LE Brun M. L. Swart Felix LE Brun Praggist J. O. Winsoyx Sulphur Springs Tex.s Ayer J. J. Perry Spottsylvania C. H Attorneys AT Law Bank Brarnerp, Mixy J. He. Warner Attorney AT Law Hartley Brock R K. Whiteley Bank Bock MIMN Ce Company Stendal & Peterson Larson & Walters Wood & Coa Ice Company WM. M. Dresskell James G. Blaine Gallaminton Henry Bill Pub. CO Norwich Conn John C West Co Chicago M. L. Swartz Brainerd Minn Surrey Harness Gurer America To &S Damaage Goring Fiagia Surrey Elkhart Ind Ilubbard Wade Blaker G. E. Trent J. W. Swinlehurst Louis Errickson The Convetion Eustis C. B. White’s Drysdale C. E. Chiperfield First National Bank Block Music Line W. J. Dyer & Bro W. Firru P. G. Foglestrom K. W. Sandstrom Pine City Ice Co P. G. Fogelstrom Dee Simons Agsignec Congdon’s Drysdale’s Fiimst A. F. Ferris Leon E. Lum G. D. Labar ACME Acme Cycle Company Elkhart, Ind Confectionery 6Th M. A. Orth SNOW Bank Bloc W. Hemsreap J. R. Smith Paris France Wheeler & Wilson M. Nathaniel Wheeler Wheeler Descrip Cataogue Wabash Avenue Leon E. Luu Elkhart Carria and Harness Mfg. Co Sleeper Block Front Street Northwest J and Cicars Billiard and Jas. H. Kelehan Ant Wisconsin Central Lines Milwaukee Canadian Jas. C. Ponp Gen. Pass. Ag.t Wis LP. White, Dr
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