Mrs Lizzie Shafer Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage in East Brainerd
Mrs Lizzie Shafer aged about 40 to 50 collapsed after dinner yesterday in East Brainerd. She had a severe morning headache and dizzy spells, died from cerebral hemorrhage with Coroner Reimstad ruling no inquest. She leaves five children, husband absent, funeral set for Sunday at St Francis Church with Rev Father Lynch.
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Lizzie Shafer
Second Avenue
East Brainerd
West
St. Francis Catholic Church
Father Lynch
Settlement Achieved in Jones Anaconda Suit
Mrs. Amanda Jones of this city settled her suit against Anaconda Mining Co of Anaconda Montana for 3500 dollars in full for the death of her husband killed on October 14 1899 at the companys smelter. Attorney P J Murphy secured evidence and opposed an initial 800 offer, then 2200 before the final 3500 settlement was accepted. The money will be paid soon. Mrs Jones is a niece of John Parsons of this city.
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Amanda Jones
Anaconda Coper Mining Co
Anaconda
Mont
Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Jones
Mrs. Jones
John Parsons
Gull Lake Bridge Location Confirmed By Settlers
A meeting of Gull Lake bridge subscribers in Brainerd district protested changing the site from the original point, and a resolution supported the initial location. W. H. Hallett represented those favoring the original site and reported to Cass county commissioners. The bridge costs about a thousand dollars with over $300 subscribed by Brainerd merchants, and the rest to be provided by county funds. After construction, subscriber names will be posted on schoolhouses. Two second hand cutters are offered for sale by PD M. Clark Co.
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Gull Lake Bridge
J. M. Elder
Brainerd
W. H. Hallett
Case County Commissioners
Hallett
Seir
Brainerd Brings New General Manager Amid Stock Ties
O O Winter resigns as general manager of the Brainerd and Northern Minnesota Railway effective Jan 31. Wm H Gemmell of the Northern Pacific is elected his successor, with Winter planning a two month eastern trip. The Minneapolis Journal notes cordial ties between the Brainerd road and the Northern Pacific following Merrill's purchase of B N M stock and the leadership shift.
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O. O. Winter
Wm. H. Gemmell
N. P
Winter
Public Library Board
Cohen
W. O. Smith
Minneapolis Journal
Northern Pacific
Brainerd
Northern Minnesota
E. A. Merrill
Minneapolis
The
Board of
Mr. Merrill
Gemmell
Merrill
Law Department
University of Minnesota
Brainerd & Northern
Great Northern
Bemidji
William H. Gemmell
City Assessor Urges Tax Shift to Protect Merchants and Farmers
City Assessor J. R. Surry warns that a 60 percent valuation limit cannot lower the tax burden. He cites rental properties and store taxes to argue farmers pay far less per acre than city land, urging higher farm assessments to balance city taxes and relieve merchants.
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Crow Wing
J. R. Surry
City Assessor
Ofr Ee Ee
Splendid Showing as B and N M Ry Pays 6188 91 Tax
The B and N M Railway paid the 2 percent state tax on its 1899 gross earnings, amounting to 6188.91 dollars. The road’s 1899 earnings totaled 30435.33 dollars, compared with 184458.22 dollars the year before, a marked rise in revenue.
Dental Treatments With Gold Porcelain Crowns Mentioned
Teeth were filled and crowned with gold or porcelain and some extractions were performed using Odontunder at Dr. Ribbel's clinic.
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Ribbel
Mercy pledge by Kansas City schoolchildren
Twenty thousand Kansas City students pledged to harm no living thing as they paraded with banners. The scene sparked visions of a merciful era toward animals and all creatures, reflecting on kindness to birds, insects, worms, dogs, and other defenseless beings.
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Kanana City
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
An Easy Way Out for i and e Placement
The Liverpool Mercury recalls a school inspection where boys struggle with i and e in words like believe and receive. The inspector offers a simple rule: write the i and e exactly alike and place the dot in the middle over them, a method that captures attention and impresses the master.
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Liverpool Mercury
No Interference In Fight Cited By London Voice
Dialogue reflects a bystander’s moral struggle during a street confrontation. One speaker asks about stopping the altercation while another recalls considering stepping in but deciding to stand back, pondering who was the “big boy.”
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Papa
Bobbie
London
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Mayme Bolin
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Northern Institute of Minneapolis
H. J. Spencer
Corner
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Old Mill
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