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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1890
Page
4
Across Brainerd and nearby towns residents celebrate holidays and report. Tax deadlines urge timely payments while a local mayor faces questions over liquor hours. Fires theft rumors and accidents punctuate a busy period as churches plan services and social events. Local business changes and personal travels fill the small city page.
Ole J. Nesheim of Long Lake died Wednesday evening when a wagon carrying railroad ties with three men tipped after striking a stump on a rural road. Nesheim suffered a broken neck. Coroner’s inquest not held. He leaves a wife and several children amid Christmas sorrow.
A Thursday morning blaze at Dr Camp's house at the head of Third Street on Bluff avenue destroyed the building. The fire started in the rear upper story likely from a chimney. Firefighters arrived late. the pump house was not notified in time. Household goods were saved and the building carried $1,900 insurance.
A fire at Gull River Tuesday destroyed three to four million feet of lumber, a dry kiln, Albert Hennett’s store and contents, and several dwellings. Discovered about 2:30 a.m., it was likely arson. Brainerd Hose Co. No. 1 arrived but water pressure failed. big mill was saved. Loss estimated between 14,000 and 20,000 dollars.
Staples correspondence notes Walter F. Ball missing since Nov 21 after medical advice to enter Brainer sanitarium. He left clothing and money. speculation is he wandered into woods after possible illness. His brother visited from Duluth. police seek information on his whereabouts.
Mr Fred Slipp returned to Brain erd on Monday with a bride from Upper Kent New Brunswick Miss Candace Thompson wedding held December 3 His friends in the hardware firm Shipp Bros extend congratulations They will begin housekeeping soon An infant son Herbert Bertram eight months old of Mr and Mrs George Bertram died spinal meningitis Funeral held Tuesday at the Episcopal church with Rev Davis officiating.
A long notice from Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bertram extends thanks for support during their son’s illness and death. The page also runs multiple ads for D M Clark Co and Geo N Day offering harness goods, clothing, and novelties. A Detroit Free Press style vignette follows about a woman seeking a versatile pen and ink, seeking literary fame but failing to buy.
The article warns of deadly risks from cold damp beds and unheated rooms, urging dry bedding and proper heating. It recounts Commodore Vanderbilt’s daring ride with Commodore Vanderbilt in a wagon as a train passed, praising his skill and warning against risky acts.
In 1891 the charters of all Canadian banks expire, and the plan for reissuing them must be decided. The choice lies between continuing the old system or adopting the newer and simpler United States method.
McColl will sell mouldings and frames at astonishingly low prices from this on. Stock complete and ready for purchase.
Proposals due January 6 at 10 a m at the county auditor's office for 25 cords of green and 10 cords of dry jack pine body wood to be delivered to the poor farm. The board may reject any or all bids. Louis Tacue, County Auditor.
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