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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
8
Brainerd Minnesota January 1 1885 notice from Ni H Ingersell J W Wieland editors proposing legal notice rates. agreement to publish under Minnesota law with set rates for notices and cards of thanks at three cents per line per insertion. names H C Strvans L & Wieland Dispatch Haverep Tribune listed.
Sundberg's jewelry store advertises ten sorts from $12 to $50 and reduced prices on ladies' and gents' watches. The page also notes holiday goods including Christmas cards candles and toys and lists various local personalities visiting or traveling to St Paul Minneapolis and Boston with social and business updates.
Charles Ecke of Lothrop was arraigned in municipal court charged with stealing robbers. He pleaded guilty and received 60 days. D. Frank Durgan’s remains were exhumed at Evergreen cemetery and shipped to Pareon Kansas where his family resides. Emily Merritt of Duluth will speak at Y M C A Sunday at 4 PM. Dan Caffery travels to Minneapolis to verify if remains found near there are his brother William. Pine Jack Minstrels organized with Halsted as stage manager. Board of Education held a special meeting and approved routine business and use of old Third ward school for Sunday school. West Brainerd residents request reopening the school. state law will be enforced for nonattending children. Miss Canan salary raised to 55 dollars monthly. Finance committee authorized a loan to cover expenses.
John F. O'Neil a street car conductor absconded last Friday night with 8.45 from his employer. He went to Staples then returned to the city where he was arrested yesterday and pled guilty receiving a 60 day jail sentence.
Mr and Mrs Judd Whight will mark their twelfth wedding anniversary at their home 127 Fifth Street North Thursday evening December 19 invitations to be issued shortly.
A. L. Hoffman plans a two story brick veneered building 130 feet long and 25 feet wide between the Exchange Hotel and Renslow's at Front and Fourth Streets. The lower story will be a large store room for his house furnishing business. Construction aims for spring ready use.
Elder Deacon hosts meetings in Jonesville this week and Mrs. Anderson nears full recovery after illness. A basket social at the school house Friday funds lamps and Sabbath literature. all welcome. A Christmas tree and subsequent dance planned at Wm. Martins on Eagle Lake. all invited. A child of W L Curd suffered a hip abscess but is improving after hospital treatment. George Book and R Keeland threshing team completes work earlier than expected. In a separate incident, Nick Johnson was shot in the abdomen by Charles Dahl after a night of heavy drinking. Dahl claimed accidental discharge and was jailed awaiting municipal court review.
Wallerzas records the death of brother Fred J. Smith on November 20 1895. The lodge mourns an honest man and good citizen. Resolutions express sympathy and request publication in city papers. Adopted by Unit Lodge 194 Unity of I O O F December 4 1895.
Pap. Thomas Post No. 30 G. A. R. will hold officer elections on Saturday December 14 1895. Commander J C Concpox urges all members to attend.
Mrs J R Crane lost diamonds valued at $375 and over $1,100 in cash in a planned hotel robbery. The satchel containing the valuables was locked, keys missing, and no clue has yet been found. She feared a thief struck while she dined Wednesday at the City Hotel.
Sanford Dodge Lyceum Company of Minneapolis presents the play at Sleeper Opera House on Monday evening December 23 under White Cross Lodge No. 30 K of P. The group offers to perform gratis if standards aren’t met and urges Knights to attend for a memorable event.
A compact list notes early milestones from post offices in 1464 to presses and papers in 1493 1588 1760s and 1790 1835 and more. It mentions Morse telegraph 1835 and the Burlington Route rail guidance with contact for tickets at St Paul Minnesota.
F E Tiffany promotes a wide Holiday Presents line on Front Street including Christmas cards from Raphael Tuck & Sons, gift books, calendars, frames, albums, perfume, and a complete line of novelties. The ad claims not to be undersold and invites customers to call and examine stock.
Wanted 1590 cords Green Jack Pine Wood for delivery to Water Company's power house at Brainerd Mine bids due December 15 1895 no bid under 200 cords terms at the company's office First National Bank Building Minnesota Water Works Co J M Expert Manager D M Clark Co hearse undertaking goods stock whips harness outfits furniture stoves carpets hardware crockery glassware available at D M Clark Co
A Chicago Post observation notes widespread medicine taking among both women and men in public places. The habit appears automatic and surprisingly tied to good health, with many takers showing bright eyes and clear skin despite frequent use.
An advertising roundup touts the Northern Pacific Shasta Route with vestibuled cars through dining, urging winter travel to California via Portland Union Station. It extols Pacific coast scenery as the grandest, promotes Fricadelle of Shasta Route, and invites requests for tourist literature.
The Stillwater Press notes Sanford Dodge and Lyceum Company performed Damon and Pythias at the Grand Opera House to a large audience of city’s best. Dodge’s Damon praised as masterful with Pythias by A G Johnson of St Paul. Laura Frankenfield and Zella Zee Sweitzer also acclaimed for their roles.
Wanted backers for cordwood venture advertised by Parker at Northern Pacific Bank Brainerd Minnesota. Short note seeks investor support and mentions Scandia Shoe Co as the best.
Brainerd education board requests bids for 525 cords of Green Jack Pine body wood to be delivered to city schools by May 1 1896 with options for partial quantities. Additional bids for 800 cords of green jack pine wood to be split between Northern Pacific foundry and Electric Railway Power House due December 20 1895.
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