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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
8
N H Ingersoll and F W Wieland editors publish a weekly Brain erd Minnesota notice. Issued every Friday from Sleeper Block rooms 5 and 7. Subscriptions $1.50 per year. Advertises as finest job printing office in the city.
The clipping lists Christmas observances across the city with church services and trees, notes a church and society annual meeting, and mentions local social happenings including dances, a lecture by H. C. Stivers, and a role-call of community figures and businesses. It highlights local stores, a raffle, and a public skating rink opening amid seasonal notices.
To the man who knows where to go for it and how to farm it. Let me know your name and I will let you know eerit is and how to get it. Cuantes S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad, St. Paul, Minn. For Sate A new set of double working harness at a bargain. En quire at this office.
Brainerd area notes Christmas and holiday visits from Hamline Fargo Minneapolis and Staples residents. Several marriages are recorded including Prof Howard T. Skinner and Miss Annie C. Norrish in Brainerd and Maggie Potter with Job Herrick Jr in Abercrombie. The piece also mentions weddings and social events around Brainerd and surrounding towns.
Wives of Chenquatana Club members gave a complete dinner service on Christmas with other gifts including a piano cover picture throws and a fancy match holder from Mrs C N and Mrs F S Parker. S F Alderman E O Webb and F S Parker presented the club with Pharaohs Horses a magnificent picture and frame.
Twenty eight men attended the recent Y M C A young men's meeting where Mr. Henderson spoke. The sessions run Sundays at 3 30 pm and are open to men. 50 ticket holders should contact the General Secretary soon for tickets. A 10 pound shot and new gym apparatus are set up as classes begin shortly.
G. M. Carroll faced municipal court on a petit larceny charge. He pled not guilty and, after a trial set, the case was dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence to convict. Carroll and Long visited lumber camps posing as Rush Tailoring Co. agents and took orders with partial payments. Long is jailed in Morrison County for similar offenses, with alleged activity across Wisconsin and Minnesota.
John Hokanson was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge while rabbit hunting with John Peterson near Lothrop. Hokanson died instantly. the body was buried by the county with no inquest. A local notice ends with an advertisement for Paine and Hartley offering halibut and salmon.
The Ski-u-Mah Male Quartette from the State University appears January 9 in the city’s opera house under Pap Thomas Post No 30 G A R. Guest artist W P Heapes dramatic reader and dialect comedian enhances the program with striking impressions and strong vocal harmony.
Manager announces Carry Turner will appear for one performance Friday evening Jan 4 in Brainerd and St Cloud under a joint booking. The month’s lineup includes Nellie McHenry Neal Burges Charley's Aunt and more. Seat sales start New Year’s morning at McFadden Drug Co.
C A Allbright with a cruiser and two men set out Monday to scout timber land near Red Lake slated for opening. He warns of pine ring schemes that would let speculators acquire vast timber tracts before settlers arrive, using timber and stone act claims. He plans a ten day inspection to verify the land value and to place bona fide claimants if warranted.
James Cusick, accused of attacking Joseph Drake at Vermillion lake in Cass county, is jailed in Crow Wing after being moved from Grand Rapids. Cusick claims self defense saying Drake assaulted him with a spear and he used an ax. Drake survived but remains recovering with doctors treating wounds.
A blaze in Grand Rapids destroyed several business buildings including the First National Bank with losses around ten thousand dollars. In Royalton, Mr and Mrs Matt Newman were beaten by a gang and are under medical care. two arrests made with more expected. Morrison County auditor Valentine Kasparek faces potential removal over citizenship status. The Transcript notes Kasparek’s European birth and unclear citizenship at the time. Silverware offered for sale at Mrs F G Sundberg’s.
Sealed proposals for county printing for the ensuing year will be received until 10 a m Tuesday January 8 in the County Auditor office. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Louis Tacur county auditor. Edgar Tyler brakeman died after injuries from Detroit accident. Funeral at Staples. John Champion dies at sixty from consumption. The McCall ads promote pocket cutlery.
Notice states water rent must be paid by January 10 with no exception. unpaid accounts will be shut off. Company reference Brarnerp Water Co in Room 17 First Nat Bank Block. Also small ads offer harness stock at Gardner Block, harness goods with satisfaction guaranteed, and Geo Woopiie prices. C A Walker & Co advertises fresh hillca native beef.
In the County Auditor's office bids are invited for services as county physician for the ensuing year. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Louis Tacue, County Auditor.
A new attorney walking to his office is joined by an old friend who jokes that he has hung out his shingle and carries a bag like Judas Iscariot. The reply notes Judas had better company, implying the young lawyer’s practice lacks prominent clients.
A Washington Star item tells how a pretty girl laments a rift with Harold caused by Sallie Simmons. She claims Sallie deceived them into joining the same church choir, triggering estrangement. The scene centers on deceit within a small social circle.
Congdon removes smoke and restores old paper. Sherwood's Cough Syrup offered with guarantee at McFadden Drug Store. Congdon promotes wagon touch ups, varnish, and re varnish services. C A Walker & Co sells fresh meats and native beef. Dresskell's Jewelry advertises new watches and silver items. Paine Hartley markets fresh cod. C B White sells Gypsine and Alabastine. Hoffman Bazaar offers housekeeping outfits.
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