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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1885

Page

3

Petition for administration of estate of Gus taf Reynald

On reading and filing the petition of George Schoonmaker of Brainerd seeking administration of the estate of Gus taf Reynald who died intestate on August 5, 1885, in Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. The court orders a hearing on September 14, 1885 at Brainerd Probate Office and directs notice to heirs and interested parties by three weekly publications in the Brainerd Dispatch.

George Schoonmaker Brainerd Gustaf Reynald Crow Wing Minnesota Afoesaid United States Ying Sas Toindberg

Crow Wing County Sheriff Sale of Hartleys Property in Brainerd

Notice of a Minnesota Crow Wing County sheriff sale arising from a 1884 Meriden Silver Plate Co judgment. G G Hartley and B F Hartley are to lose real estate described as Lot 17, Block 43 Brainerd, at public auction September 1, 1885, 10 a.m., for $137 plus interest and costs. Names Witt Hartley Co partners and defendants listed.

State OF Minnesota Crow Wing The Meriden Silver Plate Company Ve. Louise M. Witt G.G. Hartley B. F. Hartley James Dewar Witt A. D Meriden Silver Plate Co.uy Louise M. Witt Witt, Hartley Brainerd G. Hastley C .Sh. Es

Minnesota Court summons in Schmitt v Schmitt case

State of Minnesota Crow Wing County District Court summons the defendant Adam Schmitt to answer the plaintiff Madeline Schmitts complaint. The defendant must file a response within twenty days of service with Edward E. Webster Brainerd Minn.

State OF Minnesota Crow Wing 11Th Judicial District Madeline Schmitt Adam Schmitt Than Brainerd Edward E. Webster Brainerd, Minn

Notice for Publication in Minnesota Land Office

Public notice declares John Engman of Crow Wing county filed intention to make final proof before A W Prater in Brainerd on Friday September 11th 1885 for the ne nw and lots 2 6 and 7 section 18 township 46 range 28. Witnesses include Harry Patterson A G Hoving John Hoving of Deerwood and John Jackson of Brainerd. D H Freeman Register.

Prater District Court Brainerd Minn John Engman Crow Wing County Ne Nw Harry Patterson A. G. Hoving John Hoving Deerwood John Jackson D. H. Freeman Register

Foreclosure of Hartley Mortgage on Brainerd Lands Scheduled

First National Bank of Brainerd to foreclose the Hartley mortgage on Crow Wing County land. Sale at Brainerd courthouse front steps on September 16, 1885 at 10 am, to satisfy the debt of 16708.32 plus interest costs and $200 attorney fees. Parcels include blocks 43 and 45 in Brainerd, comprising lots 17,18 and 7–11. Mortgagee: First National Bank of Brainerd.

Foreclosure Notice on Hartley Mortgage in Brainerd

Default declared on a Hartley mortgage to First National Bank of Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. Mortgage foreclosed by sale at Brainerd courthouse front door on September 11 1885 to satisfy 16708.32 due plus interest costs and $200 attorney fees. Property described as Lot 22 Block 43 in the new city Brainerd.

Waereas James Dewar Guilford G. Hartley Carrie E. Hartley First National Bank of Brainerd Crow Wing Minnesota

Mrs Dr Walton's Periodical Tea In Private Practice

Mrs Dr Walton prescribes a valuable medicine used for female disorders and monthly troubles. The item, named Periodical Tea, is offered by Frazi er Medical Co of Cleveland Ohio for 50 cents mailed on receipt.

Dr. Walton Mother Walton Frazier Medical Co Cleveland Ohio

Dissolution of Partnership and Business Continuation

The undersigned dissolve the partnership with all outstanding bills up to this date to be collected by Robert Caughie. The business will be continued at the same old stand by Chas Glass. Clothing. Clothing. Clothing. Large stock at ruinous prices at Day and Meagher's.

Robert Caughie Chas. Glass Day & Meagher's Caughie & Glass Caughie Glass

Train Schedule From South and West Arrivals and Departures

No 1L arrives from the south at 9 45. Departs going west at 10 05 p m daily. No 3 arrives from the south at 1 45. Departs west at 2 10 p m. No 5 arrives from the south at 1 nt m departs west at 2 10 p m daily except Sunday. No 2 arrives from the west at 6 55 a m departs south at 7 10 a m daily. No 4 arrives from the west at 2 10 a m departs south at 2 30 a m daily. No 6 arrives from the west at 12 45 p m departs south at 1 10 daily except Sunday. No arrives from Duluth at 15p m daily except Sunday. No 8 depart for Duluth at 7 30 a m daily ex

Duluth

New Route to Eastern and Central Wisconsin Trains

Northwestern trains announce a new route to Eastern and Central Wisconsin with superb parlor cars and palace sleepers on all trains. Through sleepers run Chicago to Ashland and Milwaukee to Stevens Point, with daily departures from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Time cards and tickets at Nicollet House, Third Street, Merchants Hotel block, Minneapolis, and at St. Paul offices. F. H. Anson, Northwestern Passenger Agent.

Wisconsin Eaton St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Express New Richmond Chippewa Falls Eau Claire Stevens’ Point Wampaca Neemah Menasha Oshkosh Fond du Lac Kernd du Lac Qehkosh Cop. Falls Eau Dlaire Chicago Ashland Milwaukee Stevens Point Abbots Oo Nicollet Third Street Merchants

Local Brainerd ads boast bargains and bustle

Day & Meagher's offers carpets suits and cheap overcoats while Parker's advertises fresh fruit and confections. L. J. Cale touts 17 cent butter, Kentucky Liquor Co. hawks Havana cigars and 10 for 25 cent fillers. Warranted Havanna fillers, breezy notes on local visitors, real estate moves, and Sunday sermons fill a busy Brainerd page.

Kentucky Liquor Co

Leopold Bros Clothiers Expand Stock In Northwest

Brainerd area notes that Leopold Bros clothiers have received part of their new stock, boasting one of the northwest’s most complete lines. Also, Mrs T F Oaks and family, plus Mrs E H Asbury and Miss Perry, arrived from St Paul to visit Sylvan Lake with Mrs C F Kindred.

Leopold Bros., Clothiers Northwest T. F. Oaks E. H. Asbury Oaks

Deputy Takes Mrs. Lovely to St Peter Asylum

Deputy Mattison and Sidney Derby escort Mrs. Arabela Lovely to the St Peter asylum on Wednesday night after she previously seemed cured, but relapsed into violence following her return home near Crow Wing. Derby, ten, has been sent to reform school.

Mattison St. Peter Arabela Lovely Asylum For the

Vest Found on Rail Track Yields Lost Tickets

Seth Phillips of Gull River found a man’s vest on a railway track and four railroad tickets to Portland Oregon in a pocket. He turned them over to Sapt Kimberly at Brainerd and the items were recovered in Fargo where the owners awaited them. The rest had fallen from a sleeping car and no one disturbed them. The finders are lucky an honest man turned them in.

Seth Phillips Gull River Portland Oregon Phillips Brainerd Sapt Kimberly Fargo

Attack on Chief Hole-in-the-Day on Crow Wing train

Three or four men boarded a Crow Wing train ride to St Paul and forced Chief Hole-in-the-Day and another Indian off the car platform where he was badly beaten. Conductor and Chief Hale-in-the-Day Jr. noted the assault and the chief vows fines and legal action. He cites passes, letters, and connections to authorities and claims his lineage as head Chippewa chief.

Hole-in Crow Wing St. Paul Hale-in

Cohen Bros Debuts Imported French Dress Cloths in Brainerd

Cohen Bros presents a grand display of black all wool imported French dress cloths in Brainerd. The store invites ladies to visit and inspect the new fabrics.

Local notices and sales at Day & Meagher’s and Cohen Bros

Lawyer Merrill of Aitkin was in the city on legal business. BUCK AND YARN MITTENS advertised at Day & Meagher’s with large stock and low prices. Chas A Gardner presented Karl the Peddler at the Opera House and drew a good crowd despite rain. Cohen Bros displayed a vast fresh stock with fine dress goods and superior underwear, promising better goods for less money than rivals north of the great cities.

Day & Meagher's Merrill Aitkin City Day & Meagher’s Opera House Chas. A. Gardner Karl Cohen Bros Brainerd

Pleasant Dickens Carnival At the Rink A Pleasant Time

Attendees enjoyed a well staged Dickens Carnival at the rink on Wednesday evening. The Brainerd band opened the program. Miss Moor man delivered a recitation. Miss M Louise Campbell performed piano solo recitation and song Neumy Neum. Little May Moyer impressed with her recitation. Mrs S H Davenport offered a select reading. a Bardell versus Pickwick court scene was well acted. Refreshments followed with ice cream sales steady despite cold weather. fancy tables attracted many and the church will clear about 100 dollars.

Disratcn Brainerd

Farmers urged to send Minnesota 1885 grain for fair exhibit

The Northern Pacific railroad seeks a full collection of Minnesota agricultural products for display at the state fair in Paul and at county fairs in the Eastern States. Farmers in Crow Wing county are asked to bring grain in sheaves and berries, plus vegetables and fruit, to Brainerd or other line locations. Each item will be labeled with producer name, yield, weight, and details for shipment to P. D. Groat in St. Paul.

Northern Psific Railroad Company Minnesota Paul Brainerd Northern Pacific Express P. D. Groat St. Paul

Cohen Bros. advertise vast yarn stock on display

The Messrs. Cohen Bros. invite ladies to inspect their newly received extensive yarn selection. The stock includes German knitting yarns Saxony yarns Shetland Yarns Cashmere yarns ice wools heavy knitting yarns in all colors and Berlin Zephyrs in every shade.

Nora Messrs Cohen Bros Saxony Berlin Zephyrs Coenen Bros Messrs. Cohen Bros Couza Bros

West Brainerd School Building Contract Awarded

The school board met on Monday night to award the contract for the West Brainerd school house. Bids from White & White George Harmon L P White L R K Munson and Everett Miller were received with the latter awarded. The 22 by 32 foot building with 22 foot posts will have a stone foundation finished downstairs and painted two coats. Construction to begin once deeds arrive. A committee was appointed to confer with C F Kindred to finish grading the Eighth street school grounds within thirty days.

West Brainerd White & White George Harmon L. P. White L. RK. Munson Everett & Miller C. F Eighth Street

Chocolate Cream plug tobacco hits market

E. E. M. Smith introduces the new Chocolate Cream plug tobacco made from the finest leaf and crafted for superior flavor. The shop claims it surpasses all other tobaccos and invites customers to try it. a full stock of smoking and chewing tobaccos remains available for comparison.

E. E. M. Smith

Describing a Brainerd Park Baseball Game

A Brainerd young woman’s casual letter describes a park game last Sunday. She notes a pitcher, a knocker with a long stick, and a catcher who she praises as brave and cute, highlighting skill and grace in the play.

Canfield's Bliss Weds Miss Nellie Fuller in Minneapolis

Brainerd salutes Mr. George B Canfield who has entered bliss not by death but marriage to Miss Nellie Fuller of Minneapolis. The ceremony occurred last Monday and the couple reside in the Mackey Legg Block in Minneapolis. The Brainerd community wishes them lasting joy.

St. Paul Colonel Brainerd George 8. Canfield Nellie Fuller Minneapolis Mackey Legg Block

Winter Underwear Sale at Day and Meagher's

Ladies gents and children's winter undergarments offered in a large stock at low prices by Day and Meagher's. Fortnight promotions highlight affordability and broad selection for all ages.

Day & Meagher’s

Bartlett Infant Dies in East Brainerd

In East Brainerd on August 21 1885 Charles Franklin beloved son of John A and Rose Ann Bartlett aged 7 months 16 days funeral services were held at the Second Congregational church on Sunday at 2 PM Interment was noted with a solemn hymn and verse about Death reaping the grain and flowers between

Just the Thing for a Fall Dress at Cohen Bros

All wool flannel suitings 42 inches wide in every shade for fall and winter wear ready for inspection and sale at Cohen Bros popular dry goods and fancy goods bazaar.

East Brainerd Church Festival and Literary Event

The Second Congregational Church ladies plan a festival and entertainment on Saturday night Aug 29 postponed from last Thursday due to bad weather. Miss Lizzie Atkinson and Miss Nellie Nelson will speak. Admission free. All invited. Cooper Wells Co advertise wool hosiery.

Cohen Bros Opens Newall Wool Tricot Cloths Counter

Cohen Bros announces the opening of new wool tricot cloths in colors including autumn brown navy blue myrtle green wine dark garnet seal brown tan brown and gray. The goods are described as beautiful tasty and substantial and available for inspection on counters and shelves.

Cohen Bros

Card of thanks from Bartletts for neighbors' kindness

Mr and Mrs John A Bartlett express sincere thanks to their neighbors for kindness shown during the sickness and burial of their son.

John A. Bartlett

Cohen Bros Unveils 40 Inch Silk Finish ArmeniA Cloth

Cohen Bros introduces 40 inch silk finish cloth in every new color with warranted all wool quality now available for ladies. This announcement highlights wide selection and ready availability at the store.

Armenia Cohen Bros

Jury List for September Term Court Opens

The Clerk of the Court Frater provides the jury list for the term beginning September 14. Grand jurors include R K Whiteley Andrew Lingneau N McFadden H Theviet F H Elvidge F J Hawley Thos Watts and many others such as Adam Brown C H Douglas and Geo Walker. Additional names include E Y Farrar W L Jack M K Swartz J A McColl L P White Sr James Dewar and several more. The list names numerous jurors by full names with affiliations to local districts.

R K Whiteley Andrew Lingneau N McFadden H Theviet H Elvidge J Hawley Thos Watts Adam Brown H Douglas BS Mallory Paine P Lagerquist R Cass D Johnson Hubbard Geo Walker E Y Farrar Jack M K Swartz A McColl P White Sr Putnam James Dewar

Dress Cloth Exhibit Opens at Cohen Bros Brainerd

The most thorough display of black all wool imported French dress cloths opens at Cohen Bros in Brainerd with a cordial invitation to ladies to call and examine them. Signed Conen Bros.

Brainerd Cohen Bros

Brainerd Boomers Plan Dam and New Road Line

Dr John R Howes of Brainerd says water power will boost Brainerd into a premier Midwest manufacturing point and create strong river trade. He cites 100000 in hand for an eighteen foot dam and marshland filling for log storage. BF Hartley confirms Brainerd Northwest road plans proceed next spring with bonds offered and no delay from Jim Hill.

John R. Howes Brainerd Minneapolis Tribune Jim Hill BF. Hartley Northwesterd Nicollett

Brainerd Trotting Park Meet Attracts Notable Horses

A programme for Brainerd Trotting Park association fall meet set for September 17–19 at Brainerd trotting park, in connection with Crow Wing county agricultural society fair. Purse total of 560 for final two days, with many fine abroad horses and Brainerd studs including C F Kindred. Friday’s gentlemen roadsters race stands out as a highlight. strong turnout anticipated from Aitkin and local residents.

Brainerd Trotting Park Association Brainerd Trotting Park Crow Wing County Agricultural Society Brainerd C. F. Kindred Valley City Aitkin

Pony found in Pillager area seeks owner

Taken Up. A bay pony with four white feet entered an enclosure at Pillager Cass county Minnesota around August 10. Notable markings include Laddie on the back and a white spot on the forehead. Owner may reclaim by paying charges.

Pillager Cass County Minn

Cohen Bros Introduces New Woolen Armenian Cloths

Cohen Bros announces forty inch Armenia cloths with silk finish and warranted all wool in new colors. Ready for the ladies, these fabrics arrive as a refined addition to the store selection.

Just Opened Households Goods Shop At Laurel Street

A new and second hand furniture trade advertises relief for lean times. Buy and sell household goods at 44 Laurel Street next door to Peter Ort's, inviting all to visit or trade in durable furniture.

Laurel Street Peter Ort’s

Just the Thing for a Fall Dress Flannel Suitings

All wool flannel suitings forty-two inches wide in every shade for fall and winter wear, ready for inspection and sale at Cohen Bros popular Dry Goods and Fancy Goods Bazaar.

Cohen Bros

Railroad schemes fear northern Minnesota expansion plan

The St Paul Globe reports a claimed bid by Jim Hill to build a Crookston to Duluth railroad via Leech Lake, aiming to freeze out St Paul Brainerd Northwestern. Manitoba official Manuel denies any immediate extension to Crookston or Devils Lake, saying only a possible fifty mile Red Lake branch is being surveyed for profitability.

St. Paul Globe Minnesota St. Paul, Brainerd & Northwestern Jim Hill Crookston Duluth Leech Lake Glebe Manitoba Minneapolis Tribune Minnetonka White Bear Great Northwest Tribune Manuel St. Paul Devils Lake Missouri River Red Lake Country Devil’s Lake

Messrs Cohen Bros Invite Inspection of New Yarns Stock

The Messrs Cohen Bros announce a freshly arrived, complete yarn stock for ladies. It includes German knitting yarns Saxony yarns Shetland knitting yarns in all colors and every color and Couta? Bros. (inclusive) joining the list.

George Miller's Case in LaGrand Forgs

George Miller pleaded guilty this afternoon under threat of death for murder. Attorney C. P. Pratt objected and moved arrest of judgment after the plea. The court set Friday to hear character evidence. Miller argues ex post facto law. case likely heads to the supreme court.

LaGrand Forgs George Miller C. P. Pratt Supreme Court

Cohen Bros Open All Wool Tricot Cloths for Inspection

Cohen Bros. announce new stock of all wool tricot cloths in tan brown dark fawn natural grey steel grey and black now on counters and shelves for inspection. The fabrics are described as beautiful tasty and substantial.

Yankee Windmills Sold By Size And Need

Windmills are priced by wheel diameter with 8 foot as the smallest and 150 dollars including a tower. A 10 foot mill pumps 9,000 gallons daily at 25 feet for 180, a 12 foot mill 16,000 gallons for 210, and the largest 100,000 gallons for 1,200. Most buyers prefer smaller wheels though larger models exist up to 25 feet. mills are used mainly for pumping water on prairies where wind is constant. The American design uses a circular shutter like wheel with a central shaft, while one iron wind turbine is also common. A Southampton Long Island summer home uses an old mill as a residence. Ohio and Illinois make gg factories. sales extend to South America and beyond.

Western Railroads Southampton Long Island Ohio Illinois South America N. Y

Wisdom from the East and Kitchen Philosophy in a Maids Tale

A Philadelphia News excerpt collates fables from the East on society and virtue. Threads include a maid’s dinner analogy for social harmony, flatterers versus fools, karma and rebirth, and a tale of a despot gifting courtiers after a clever paradox. The pieces unite under moral reflections on human nature, progress, and interdependence.

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