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Newspaper

Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1885

Page

3

Claim for final proof filed by Samuel M Putnam at Brainerd

Land Office at St. Cloud Minn July 9 1885 notice of intent to make final proof in support of his claim by Samuel M Putnam of Crow Wing county for lots 13 14 section 2 and SE NE and NEW SEX Dec 3 township 43 range 32. Proof before A W Frater Clerk of District Court Brainerd Minn on Satur day July 22 1885 witnesses Ole Erickson Wm Cole George Botsford and John M Martin all of Crow Wing Minn. Db H Freeman Register.

U. 8. Land Office St. Cloud Minn George Filian Emma A. Clark Crow Wing County D. H. Freeman W.B. Mitchell A. W. Frater Clerig District Court Brainerd Clara B. Quick Alfred F. Quick Ole Erickson Wm. Cule George Batsford John M. Martin Crow Wing Register Samuel M. Putnam Vaid Land Wm. Cole George Botsford H. Freeman John Engman Harry Patterson A. G. Hoving John Hoving Deerwood John Jackson

Notice of Real Estate Sale Under Court Judgment

State of Minnesota Crow Wing County district court action by Meriden Silver Plate Company against Witt Hartley Dewar co partners. Sheriff to expose Hartleys land in Brainerd for sale September 14 1885 at 10 am to satisfy a $137 judgment plus costs and interest at 7 percent.

State OF Minnesota Crow Wing The Meriden Silver Plate Company Louise M. Witt G.G. Hartley B. F. Hartley James Dewar Witt, Hartley, & Co Witt, Hartley & Co G. G. Hartley B.F. Martley Brainerd Guilford G. Hartley Carrie E. Hartley First National Bank of Minonesota the Register of Deeds Crow Wing County Ortgagee

Land sale to satisfy old judgment on Brainerd hotel

Justice notice states F A B Kine won a judgment for $1369.30 against Louise M Witt Warren H Leland Guilford G Hartley Benjamin F Hartley James Dewar David M Clough and Gilbert Clough. A sheriff sale will occur at the Brainerd courthouse front door on August 24 at ten in the forenoon for the hotel building and appurtenances on Lots 7 through 12 in Block 146, to satisfy the debt, interest, and costs.

Louise M. Witt Warren H. Leland Guilford G. Hartley Benjamin F. Hartley James Dewar David M. Clough Gilbert Clough A. D de Crees Brainerd Crow Wing Minnesota Waeneas Guildford G. Hartley Cath Minneseta Augusl Isk

Northwestern timetable notices and through train services

The bulletin lists departure and arrival times for No 2 from the west at 6 55 daily not on Sunday, No 4 from the west at 2 10, No 6 from the west at 12 45, all departing southbound at specified minutes. It promotes Superb Parlor Care and Palace Sleepers on through trains, notes Union Depot in St Paul and Minneapolis, Milwaukee Express details to New Richmond Chippewa Eau Claire Stevens Point Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Minneapolis, with through sleepers Chicago to Ashland and Milwaukee to Stevens Point. It directs inquiries to city offices for time cards rates maps and tickets.

Wiecansin Union St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Express New Richmond Chippewa Eau Clige Stevens’ Point Wampaca Tay Oshkosh St. Padlys Oye Fond du Bac Oshkosh Menasha Wa Falls Eau Claire Chicago Ashland Milwaukee Stevens Point St. Parl Ford

Brainerd Local News Roundup Signals Busy Week

Miss Winnie Brooks visits Brainerd from Aitkin while Al Leopold departs for Chicago. A flood of small items details cow at the city pound, new mill shut down for season, home concerts, and plans for a grand roller rink carnival on September 29.

Winnie Brooks Aitkin City

Smith and Parker Promote Fine Tobaccos in Brainerd

Smoker's circle endorses E. E. M. Smith for the finest line of tobaccos in Brainerd. A trial is urged to prove the claim. Parker is also touting high quality goods and fresh fruit daily.

E. E. M. Smith Brainerd Smith Parker's

Hillsboro Banner Reports Early Wheat Harvest Start

The Hillsboro Banner notes Charlie Greeve began harvesting in the wheat last Tuesday, claim­ing to be the first in the area. He is identified as a Brainerd rustler returning from Brainerd Minnesota and eyeing Trail as his Mecca. It also corrects a prior misstatement about Ringwald’s burial, clarifying the North Star society did not arrange it.

Hillsboro D. T Charlie Greeve Charlie Charley Greve Brainerd Minn Charley Ringwald N. P. Bridge North Star Society

Dickens Carnival at roller rink by Congregational ladies

The Congregational church ladies announce a grand Dickens Carnival at the roller rink later this month. Mrs Bardell and other Pickwick characters will attend to help entertain. Music, refreshments, and a literary program promise a pleasant evening. exact dates to be announced.

Congregational Church Pickwick

Education in Brainerd Opens Sept. 7 Under Prof J A Wilson

Brainerd schools resume Monday September 7 with Prof J A Wilson as principal. Staff includes W H Buck High School, Louise Smith Seventh and Eighth, Frances Davenport Fifth and Sixth, Minnie Merritt Fourth, Emma T Currie Second, A Lorane Yonker First, Jennie M Partridge Fourth Fifth Sixth, Annie E McWilliams First Second Third, Rila Brockway Mary Meekens, Frank White Fifth Ward teacher for not graded school.

J. A. Wilson Fourth Ward W. H. Buck Mins Louise Smith Frances Davenport Minnie Merritt Maggie Summers Emma T. Currie A. Lorane Yonker Second Ward &Chool Jennie M. Partridge Annie E. McWilliams Third Ward Rila Brockway Mary Meekens Fifth Ward Frank White

Relf pushes to oust Col Peden as Special Timber Agent

The Brainerd crowd cites partisan concerns as the reason to remove Col Milton Peden from the role and replace him with a successor. Crow Wing county surveyor 8 H Relf leads the push with multiple applicants from Minnesota to Indiana in pursuit of the job. Dow of Little Falls, a rival, visits Col Peden to stake his claim, hoping to begin on equal footing.

H. Relf Crow Wing Milton Peden Minnesota Indiana Peden Dow Little Falls Col. Peden Brainerd Mr. P St. Cloud Journal Press

Brainerd Trotting Park Announces Fall Meeting Schedule

The Brainerd Trotting Park Association issues pamphlets for a three day fall meet on the 17th, 18th, and 19th of next month. Events include gentlemen drivers trot classes, 100 yard foot race, mule dash, and runs for 1 mile and 1 1/2 mile heats with substantial cash prizes, entries close September 14.

Brainerd Trotting Park Association

Joshua Whitcomb in New Hampshire life on stage

Denman Thompson stars as Joshua Whitcomb in a Swanzey based play praised as natural and homelike by Columbus News. The tour stops at Brainerd Opera House on August 22 with an extensive cast including D. D. Debell, J. Van Dusen, G. Adams, Miss Edna Weedon, Miss Emma Hinckley, and Miss Florence Roberts, portraying Uncle Josh and a lively village set amid farm life.

Joshua Whitcomb New Hampshire den. Thompson Mr. Thompson Swanzey Keene New England Carping Josh Columbus News Brainerd Opera House D. D. Debell Frederick Dolby Gale Cy Prime Ea. Beane Uncle Josh Jackson Bootblack Ignacio Martinetti John Artin Bill Johnson R. Benson van Dusen Mr. Buscoughe G. Adams Sam Foster J. van Dusen Edith Murillo Nellie Primrose Boston Susan Martin Democrat Denman Thompson Ee Hitcomb Sliceman Emma Hinckley Louisa Roos Matilda Joshua Neighbors’ Gals Florence Roberts

Household goods bought and sold during hard times

New and second hand furniture offered at prices to suit the hard times. Buy or sell household furniture by calling at the seller's address for details.

New School House Ordered and Other School Board Actions

The West Brainerd school board met at the high school with A Mahlum as temporary secretary. They rejected renting options and approved buying two lots at 50 each for a new building, formed a building committee, and planned a 20 by 28 foot two story structure with initial completion of the lower floor. They authorized purchasing two adjoining lots for 100 total, awarded fence and paint contracts, approved supplies, hired Miss McWilliams for the north side primary, and adjourned to Saturday.

A. Mahlum West Brainerd W. W. Hartley O. F H. Hubbard F. G. Sundberg North Side Gleason Sixth Street

Conductor Harkins Injured In Duluth Freight Incident

Conductor Harkins severely injured while attempting to pull a protruding rail on a Duluth freight train. He escaped the end of the car with bruised and cut leg, not seriously broken, and is reported to be recovering in Duluth as his wife travels there.

J. M. Hayes Joe Dushane Lnst Dushane Douglass Harkins Duluth Harkens Brainerd Taylor UC. D. Taylor Anoka Gallagher Kansas

Examinations Set for Teachers by City Board of School Examiners

The City Board of School Examiners will hold an exam in the High School room on Thursday Aug. 20 starting at 9 30 a m. Applicants for primary certificates will be tested in orthography reading writing arithmetic grammar geography U S history hygiene and teaching theory and practice. Higher grade applicants face algebra physical geography physiology in addition. J A WILSON Clerk of the board of examiners.

City Board of School U. S J. A. Wilson Board of Examiners

Grant Memorial Exercises In City Honor

Saturday events opened with a thirteen-gun salute and a parade to the park. Ex-Gov. B Gratz Brown spoke warmly of Gen. Grant, praising his integrity and military prowess, and reflecting on his life, death, and lasting legacy as the nation honors his memory amid a public tribute.

Grant Sixth Street Brainerd Department of Minnesota Father Vaudry Spalding B.gratz Brown Ken General Grant Missouri Gen. Grant United States Senate Army of Potomac Carlyle Cromwell England Fort Donaldson Mt. McGregor The Hudson Congress

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