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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1889
Page
9
Local notices report Staples votes on incorporation the same day Jim Elder returns from Kentucky. Christmas visits spread across Brainerd Little Falls and Minneapolis with families Ho ho dramatic scenes. Also covered are church subjects and concerts at the YMC A, and a marriage in Missoula.
A farewell reception for Charlie and Lena Taylor was held at the Nevers home on Monday evening with forty to fifty young friends. Other items note Angus Kennedy visiting from Minto, plans for a Chenquatana Club masquerade on Feb 17 1890, Mrs. L. W. Collins preparing to move to Florida, A E Taylor family leaving Brainerd for Fort Madison Iowa, Chas Taylor aiding before departure, a highway robbery arrest of John Sumers in Brainerd, and Frank Osborne receiving a gubernatorial pardon on Christmas Day.
James Patten of Minneapolis stayed with A T Kimball at Pellican Lake and recalled his Patten Frey lumbering days in northern forests. A W A C Armory event hosted by local ladies featured monthly themed booths, English kitchen supper, and strong attendance, netting a neat sum.
In Brainerd on Friday December 20 1889 Rev G H Davis presided at the marriage of Clarence Luven and Miss Stella Searles daughter of ex Alderman S W Searles. They departed by noon train for Iowa for several weeks visiting friends. In Finis City on Monday December 23 1889 Charles Lek berg wed Matilda Walsh by municipal judge W A Fleming. Mary Guillot and D Walsh obtained license to wed. J N Roberts married Miss Charlotte Clarke last night at the Hills home. Thomas Watts and Mrs Evelyn Titus wed on Christmas Eve amid many well wishers.
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Craig celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their 9th street north home. Only family attended due to Mrs. Craig’s health. Married in Clarendon county Pennsylvania on December 26, 1839, they moved to Iowa in 1869 then to this city two years ago. Thirteen children born, eight surviving, all present except Charles Craig of Minnehaha Falls North Dakota, with many relatives from Iowa Washington and Dakota also joining the celebration.
Secretary Van Campen reported a telegram from Henry Villard former president of the Northern Pacific promising two thousand dollars for Brainerd Y M C A. The gift funds steam heating, bath tubs, and gymnasium installations and is welcomed as a vote of confidence in Brainerd’s future by local citizens.
Mr and Mrs Jno N Nevers marked ten years of marriage with a Christmas evening gathering at their residence corner Main and Fourth Streets. The large home was filled with friends as deliveries of tinware gifts filled the surplus table. Hosts and guests dispersed about 11:30 PM.
One driving horse of 1000 pounds and one span of work horses at 1200 pounds will be sold on time or traded for foot stock. Date December 27th. C EH Parse & Co.
The Railway News Reporter notes P H Carney of Denver in the 26th annual International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers conclave. Pat Kearney of the Northern Pacific joined in 1870 and ran a Brainerd to St Paul line for eighteen years as chief engineer of Brainerd Division 144. Sam St Pierre now operates a new building from cellar to garret after license from Todd county. Abe St Pierre will run the old place while Sam heads Staples interests. The new building cost about $5,000 and houses Mrs Closterman as a hotel with a bustling ground floor saloon.
D Doran expresses heartfelt thanks to Mr John Willis and others for their sympathy and services during a recent family illness and death. He notes special appreciation for Mr Willis and says his friendship will be remembered.
Geo N Day announces a large invoice of Velvet and Brussels carpets just received and offered to customers at popular prices to attract buyers.
The Northern Pacific offers a one and one third fare round trip from Brainerd on December 24 25 31 and January 1 to Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota or Montana with return by January 3 1890. Also valid on all roads out of St Paul within 200 miles for passage on sale day only. Parker’s toy line fills the city with blocks rocking horses dolls trains ships and more from Chicago and New York markets.
On December 24 25 31 and January 1 excursion tickets will be sold at Brainerd to any point on the Northern Pacific in Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota and Montana at one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets good to return until January 3 1890. Gents felt and soft hats in new blocks at Geo N Day's. Call to view plush caps. we can match style and quality. J J Kennedy & Co.
The firm dissolves as E. O. Webb retires and S. F. Alderman continues under the original name. S. F. Alderman will collect all accounts and satisfy liabilities. Dated Brainerd Minnesota December 10 1889.
Sealed proposals from J. J. Kensery and Co. for furnishing caskets and burial of county poor for the ensuing year will be received in the Auditor's office until 10 a m Tuesday January 7. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. LOUIS TACHE County Auditor. Sweet Orr Co overalls and jackets advertised at Geo N Day's.
The Auditor's office invites bids up to 10 a m on Tuesday January 7 for County Printing for the ensuing year and for services as County Physician. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A Minnesota rumor says after January 1 1890 the Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central will merge into the Grand Central. Changes in management are expected with J M Hannaford as general freight and traffic manager and C S Fee as general passenger traffic manager. The Minneapolis office will shift to local Freight Agent Martin, his replacement Contracting Agent Morse, and E P Capen of Kansas City may run the Minneapolis ticket office. Twenty ty res offer first class carving sets at Clark & Co.
The city calls for bids on 30 cords of green and 10 cords of dry jack pine wood to be delivered to the court house. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Also noted is the store’s large selection of men’s over shoes and rubbers in stock.
Wilton Velvets Brussels and Ingrains are offered by Geo N Day successor to Day Meagher. Parker provides toys designed to make children smile on Christmas morning.
Major General Bisset recounts an African witch doctor from British Kaffraria who claimed to draw living animals from a sick man. The exorcist demanded cattle, used tormenting methods, then produced a grasshopper, beetle, lizard, and hair clots from the wound. The ruse hinged on counter irritations and the patient’s imagination. the doctor escaped deeper scrutiny until the payment refused.
A Southwest Georgia editor, famed for charity, helps a hungry mechanic about to steal. He offers a half dollar and a job after a night confrontation, shaping the man into an honest citizen. The anecdote mirrors old city life in Atlanta and Chicago papers.
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