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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1889
Page
4
Mrs. L White gives birth to a son. Mary Ann Koblhaas dies of diphtheria. Miss Mamie McCarthy remains post office delivery clerk. Social and Ladies Auxiliary events planned. Crow Wing County charter changes discussed. Brainerd Minstrels set for Feb 20. Northern Pacific railroad notes and a Mandan gifts incident to Supt. Frank Greene.
A correction notes a typographical error in a previous letter by W A Fremine. Brainerd’s Grand Ball, hosted by U A K P Grand Ball Brainerd Division No 7, will be a grand uniform ball at the rink on Tuesday evening February 19, marking the 25th anniversary of the Knights of Pythias founding.
Cass county board held February 1 1889 voting T J Nary as chairman and approving bonds of 2000 for Nary Burrell and Hallett. Road petitions tabled and committees appointed to review T 134 R 34 and T 135 R 32 31 32. Gull River bridge petition laid on the table adjournment to April first Monday.
A Tuesday evening session at Brainerd high school reviewed a state loan of 000 to fund new six room schoolhouses in Second and Third wards and repairs in First ward. John Willis chaired. voters approved 61 to 53 after debate pro and con.
Local notices report business dullness and winter sickness in the area. J L Berg visited Minneapolis, Chas Tedford handles most ties, Mr Mooers and wife return from the city, Miss Nellie Tanner visits, and a sick infant prompts concern. Mrs L G Norris’s baby ill, Mrs Annie Sherman visits, C H Cooper mourns the loss of a son, Jessie Neil visits Lottie Tedford, and Cooper rumored to have “cheek” amid mumps. Clutes family recovering from typhoid fever, Rev Norris conducts protracted meetings at Rice’s, return due to home sickness. February 15 oyster supper and dance planned by Mrs Jerry Root. Mail accident disrupts eastbound express. epistle lost to the author.
The Germania Maennerchor held its second annual masquerade at the Armory on Monday, a social and financial success. Costumes ranged from dukes to squaws and baboons, with Mrs. H. Rosenblatt praised for her perfect Indian squaw impersonation and Charlie Thompson for his baboon makeup. Dresskell's orchestra provided music, and proceeds exceeded $100. The event kept dancing into the late hours, with masks removed after eleven.
Proceedings show all board members present. Various actions adopted including abatements on Lot valuations, adjustments for the poor farm, and release of the Mississippi Water Power bond. Includes mortgage notice to Brainerd properties Lot 22 23 24 Block 161 and sale set for March 16 1889.
State of Minnesota Morrison County District Court summons Nehemiah P. Clarke plaintiff seeks judgment against John Gorst and Allison Ainsworth for forty seven dollars and 68.100 with interest from July 12 and costs. Service to Little Falls attorney C A Lindbergh dated January 21 1889.
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