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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
1
Public notice from Crow Wing and Cass counties announces redemption expiration for a parcel sold at tax sale on October 12, 1893. Under Chapter 194 General Laws 1885, redemption period ends October 12, 1894 with required amounts listed per parcel including 25 cents publishing fee.
A large body of Republican business leaders and politicians from across the state will attend the district convention in Brainerd on Tuesday. The convention delegates total 206. Lumbermen report early logging as crews start work in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, with some camps already in operation and timber cut from areas burned by recent fires. The fires will reduce standing timber and affect the winter season, indirectly influencing lumber output in the 1895 season.
Hon H C Stivers of Brainerd a Democratic state central committee member at large spoke in St Paul saying he will not favor fusion by the Democrats under any condition. He vows to oppose any Gwen endorsement and to work to elect Knute Nelson using every effort. He favors Domorgut a strong candidate.
A decomposed body found Saturday afternoon near Lyman Ayer's place five miles north of the city is believed to be Ole Holm, a typhoid patient who escaped from Lumberman's Hospital at Brainerd last Sunday. Corner Fortier was notified and the body buried that evening in Oakland cemetery.
A dated, suspicious advertisement urges readers to contact in Bank Block Room 11 claiming to offer money saving and earning services. It warns about house fire risk and proposes attending to legitimate business for a fee.
The Numberman reports Congressman Boen filed a protest against the Interior Secretary's confirmation of a lease by Mon sim oli to Ray W. Jones for Thief River Falls mill rights. Boen alleges misrepresentation, unsigned consent, and an Indian signature obtained while intoxicated, with a saloon keeper as notary. he seeks Interior Department inquiry. Jones denies improper conduct, says lease fair, and delays aim to block competition.
The Milwaukee selects the C M St P railroad as headquarters route for a Knights of Pythias conclave. A through train from St Paul Minneapolis departs Aug 25 at 10 pm arriving Washington Aug 27 at 2 10 pm. Round trip fare 29 dollars with sale Aug 24 25 and return by Sept 15. Sleeping car options and route flexibility offered via The Milwaukee agents or J T Conrey. Paint brushes new stock at C B White's.
In grim terms the writer laments factory closures and widespread hardship. He argues the McKinley tariff, while flawed, sprang from a patriotic aim and laments the Wilson bill for its harmful trade shifts. He calls for tariff reform, silver restoration, and nonpolitical focus on emigration labor, railroads, and corruption.
A reader urges the Republican Party to act for the oppressed, expressing trust the party will answer the call as it has in the past. The letter closes with a personal sign off.
State organized training for public school teachers with Normal and Model departments. Courses include elementary, advanced, professional, and regional Riccerparten programs in Winona, St. Cloud, Mankato, and Moorhead. Admissions include graduates and certified teachers. others face entrance exams. Tuition free for future teachers. rent for texts and modest weekly living costs. Diplomas convert to state first grade certificates. Open dates listed for Winona August 31, Mankato August 30, St. Cloud August 25, Moorhead September 4, with presidents listed for information.
Henry Spalding sheriff announces execution sale of Lot thirteen in block sixty three Brainerd Town plat to satisfy James H. Kelehan versus Sophia Thorpe judgment of 92 fifty in Crow Wing County. Real property will be offered August 10, 1894 at ten in the morning at the Brainerd courthouse front door.
First publication July 2. State of Minnesota Crow Wing County District Court Fifteenth Judicial District Phebey M. Redding sues William Gherging and all other unknown parties claiming any right title estate lien or interest in the real estate described in the complaint The State of Minnesota to the above named defendants
State court action commenced by plaintiff to establish ownership in fee simple of Lot 6 Block 3 Parker's Addition Brainerd. Lands in Crow Wing County described in registry documents with July 17 1894 filing date. McClenahan Mantor attorneys file for judgment declaring title and void claims of unknown parties.
People head to Drysdale's for photos and cut rates while Congdon's offers annual varnish services for buggies.
W Hemsrean assignee offers Theviot fixtures and stock at 50 percent of invoice or book accounts at 25 percent. Prospective buyers can save 900 dollars on stock and fixtures. Sale required to proceed immediately.
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