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Newspaper

Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1894

Page

2

First Monday in September Holidays and Political Notes

The item notes Labor Day as a national holiday. It reports on political moves including Madeline Pollard's stage plans, the Prison Mirror from Stillwater inmates, D M Gunn as a legislative candidate in Grand Rapids, and a push for free text books in Fergus Falls. J N True will canvass Crow Wing and nearby counties for the populist party.

Aitkin J. N. True Grand Rapids, Minn Crow Wing True

Capitol Construction Hampered by Funding Shortage

The article notes the new state capitol cannot proceed without more funds. A $2 million appropriation and $250,000 spent on groundwork exist, but the public is urged to wait and avoid further taxation until residents can better bear costs. The piece questions continuing with grounds now versus delaying the project.

State Capitol

Non-Partisan Judicial Committee Announces Members

The non partisan judicial committee for the ensuing term names Geo. T. Williams of Aitkin as chairman and lists T. J. Nary of Cass, Wade Blaker of Itasca, M. J. Katzky of Wadena, E. M. Horton of Hubbard, and Fred Wehrle of Crow Wing as members. The notice appears in the Aitkin Republican.

Craves

Eddy Nominated for Congress on Eleventh Ballot

In the seventh district, Hon. Frank M. Eddy of Glenwood Pope County received the Republican nomination after a hotly contested race on the eleventh ballot. The convention was large and enthusiastic with representative party leaders present as Eddy claimed victory at the ratification meeting.

Frank M. Eddy Glenwood Pope County Congress

Markham Considered for State Senate Seat

Hon J M Markham of Aitkin is spoken of as a candidate for the state senate in the Aitkin Carlton district. The former house member earned praise for Northern Minnesota knowledge and for aiding Duluth in the legislature. His many friends would celebrate a party nomination.

Markham J. M. Markham Aitkin State Senate Aitkin-Carlton House Minnesota Duluth Senate Duluth News Tribune

Two Years of Democracy Opinion Screed From The Boston Traveller

The Boston Traveller declares two years of Democratic control have cost the nation more than four years of war for union maintenance. It claims mass poverty, railroad bankruptcies, widespread job loss, and disrupted industry. It predicts doom unless Republicans regain control in November and restore confidence, peace, and prosperity.

Boston United States South General Grant Democratic Party Washington Republican Party

Petition from Brainerd merchants on Northern Pacific strike

Brainerd business leaders petition General Manager Kendrick to consider the recent strike on the Northern Pacific road. They report no violence or lawbreaking, urge a liberal reinstate ment policy, and include dozens of local merchants, doctors, lawyers, and officials in support of returning all non guilty workers to employment. The note cites stability and trust in the company’s policy.

Kendrick Northern Pacific Road St. Paul Pacific Coast J. W. Kendrick Northern Pacific Railroad Company Brainerd Northern Pacific Company

For Late Columbian bicycle sale

A 1892 Columbian bicycle in good repair is to be sold cheaply. Inquiries should be made at this office.

McCall Sells Sharp Pocket Cutlery in City

McCall offers the best line of pocket cutlery razors and scissors in the city, highlighted as the top place for quality personal grooming tools.

McCall

Bargains in Hammocks and Croquet Sets at McColls

McColls advertises bargains on hammocks and croquet sets with special sale pricing. Shoppers are invited to explore outdoor leisure items and featured discounts during the week.

McColls

Labor Laconies and World Fact Snapshots

A compilation notes global and domestic production and industry facts: France with sixty iron mines and sixty cotton types. Germany’s paper horse shoes. North Carolina hosts 3,702 foreigners. western rail expansion opened 93,500,000 acres of farmland. a Boston pie factory bakes 10,000 pies daily. US egg crop worth 100 million annually. Sweden’s copper mine active 800 years. France uses 26,000 tons of tobacco yearly. US imports over 1,000,000 kangaroo skins yearly for boots and shoes.

Germany North Carolina United States Sweden France

Hawaiian royalist envoys visit Washington in uncertainty

The Hawaiian commissioners Parker Cummings and Wideman meet with lawmakers but reveal no clear objective. They claim the monarchy's overthrow harmed Hawaiians and disparage Stevens but deny urging restoration or compensation. They critique Willis while avoiding specifics of their aims.

Washington Messrs Parker Cummings Wideman Hawaii Congress Stevens Willis

Milwaukee Street Railways Buyout Debate

Alderman Rauschenburger moves to form a committee to study city purchase of Milwaukee street railway and electric lighting systems amid protests over increased assessments. The measure argues municipal ownership could benefit taxpayers if allowed now.

Milwaukee Rauschenburger Common Council City of

National Boys League Incorporation Filed in Denver

Incorporation papers were filed in Denver on August 7 for the National Boys League an organization for youths aged 14 to 21. The group aims to blend Chautauqua and Christian Endeavor concepts under the motto Self Help.

Denver Boys’ League Christian Endeavor

Logging Train Derails on Cross Lake Line

Charles Frost a brakeman was injured when a tree fell on the Cross Lake Logging railroad track causing a derailment that wrecked the engine and four cars. Frost's condition is reported undetermined with no confirmation of fatal injury.

BraitNer Minn Charles Frost Cross Lake Logging Company Frost

Minnesota State Normal Schools Train Teachers Across State

The state system offers two departments per school the Normal and Training Department. Programs include Elementary Advanced and Professional Courses plus Kindergarten Training Colleges at Winona St. Cloud and Mankato. Admission is open to most graduates with exams for others. tuition is free to pledging teachers, with rental costs for books and modest board options.

Winona St. Cloud Mankato Moorhead Irwin Shepard Edward Searling Joseph Carhart Livingstone Lord

Land Notice for Peter Wepia Final Proof in Brainerd

Land Office at St Cloud Minn August 4 Notice is hereby given that Peter Wepia has filed final proof for his claim H E No 1 for the NEX Sec 24 Twp 45 Range 29. The proof will be made before S F Alderman Clerk of District Court at Brainerd Minn on Saturday Aug 15 1894. Witnesses: Thomas C Pointon Jacob Shew George Bock August Lusso. P O address of all Brainerd Crow Wing county Minn.

St. Cloud Minn S. F. Alderman Bramerd Peter Wepla H. E. No Thomas C. Pointon Jacob Shew George Bock August Lusso P. O Brainerd Crow Wing County St. Clowup Ole C. Olson

Minnesota District Court summons Lyxe vs Lyle in Brainerd

State of Minnesota summons William Lyle in Crow Wing and Cass counties to answer a complaint filed by Oxaire A. Lyx. The notice requires the defendant to respond within 30 days after service, or the plaintiff will seek relief. Dated July 2, 1894, attorney C. E. Chiperfield, Brainerd Minnesota.

State OF Minnesota Bos Crow Wing Cass Fifteenth Judicial District Oxaire A. Lyx William Lyle Brainerd STATE Minnesota Phebey M. Redding William Ghergins District Court 15Th Judicial District First National Bank McClenahan & Mantor Brainerd, Minn State OF William Gherging Hergins Parker McClenahan & Mano

Land Office Notice of Final Proof in Brainerd Minn

First publication July 27 1894 notice states August Swanson seeks to prove his camping and cultivation claim for w1 sec 26 tw 43 rang 32 in Crow Wing county. He will present witnesses Alva M Bratt Fred J Reid James Alexander and others before F F Alderman Clerk of the District Court at Brainerd on Sept 3 1894. A Barto Register.

ST. Cloup Mixn F. Alderman Brainerd Minn August Swanson Wisness Es Nn Alva M. Bratt N. D. Ayge Fred J. Reid James Alexander Ripley Crow Wing County Min A. Barto Register

Olson land claim notice in Brainerd Minnesota

First publication August 17 notice of the district court Brainerd Minnesota regarding land claim Ole C Olson No 13881 with witnesses Peter Johnson Louis Nelson Andrew Bloom Andrew Anderson. Address of Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. Theodor Bruener registrar.

Peter Johnson Louis Nelson Andrew Bloom Andrew Anderson I. O Brainerd Crow Wing Minnesota Theo. Bruener Regiater

Probate Court assigns final accounting hearing for Strauss estate

In Crow Wing County Minnesota 88 Special Term on August 16 1894 Judge Milton McFadden approves Mary T Strauss executrix petition to examine final account and allot residue to heirs. Hearing set for September 10 1894 at 10 AM in the Probate office with notice by three weekly Brainerd Dispatch publications.

Crow Wing Ernest L. Strauss Mary T. Strauss Brainerd Said County Minn Milton McFadden

Pine City Firm Assignment Notice in Crow Wing Court

State court posting from the Iron Wine District Court Crow Wing County declares the assignment of P. G. Foglestrom and K. W. Saardstrom trading as The Pine City Co Premerenves. All claims must be verified and presented for allowance by July 31, 1894.

State OF Iron Wine District Court County of Crow Wing 15Th Judicial District P. G. Foglestrom K. W. Saardstrom Pine City Ce Co

Execution Notice of Brainerd Property Auction

A court issued writ in Crow Wing County Minnesota to recover $92.75 from Sophia Thorpe. Sheriff Henry Spalding will sell Lot thirteen, Block sixty three in Brainerd at the courthouse front steps on August 27, 1894, at 10:00 AM to satisfy the judgment and costs. The writ was docketed January 5, 1894, in the James H. Kelehan vs Sophia Thorpe case, assigned to Leon E. Lum.

15Th Judicial District Crow Wing Minnesota James H. Kelehan Sophia Thorpe Leon E. Lum Brainerd Henry Spalding Crow Wing County Minn

Drysdale's Draws Crowds for Inexpensive Portrait Sessions

Residents flock to Drysdale's for quick, budget friendly photo portraits and discounted cuts on pricing. The steady turnout highlights the shop's appeal for affordable personal styling and photography services.

Assignees Sale Of Millinery Fixtures And Stock

Theviot fixtures and stock of Millinery offered at 50 percent of invoiced value or book accounts at 25 percent. New entrants can save 900 on stock and fixtures. Sale required immediately.

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