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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
1
General Manager W H Gemmell posted a bulletin today announcing wage raises for B and N M Railway train crews. Engineers rise from 27 to 30 cents, firemen 18 to 20, conductors 25 to 27, brakemen 17 to 19 cents per hour, effective March 1. The raises follow a request supported by President Merrill and greeted with satisfaction by the men.
A Friday dance at Gardner's hall hosted by fifteen bachelors drew wide interest from married and single guests. The long room housed an orchestra stage and a red decorated supper area with smilax carnations and a large Japanese umbrella. A garden set beyond a lattice partition created a retreat-like ambiance as 275 guests enjoyed the event.
The second annual Dresskell City Band concert will take place at Gardner Hall on Wednesday evening February 21. The program includes marches overtures songs and solos by Wm Bartch T Michaelis and A L Mattes among others with a selection from Il Trovatore and a medley overture Slam Bang and Salute to Brainerd.
A gathering of Morrison and adjacent counties old settlers planned for February 22 at 10 a.m. at the Little Falls courthouse. All residents who have lived in the state 40 years with spouses are eligible and urged to attend for a friendly reunion.
Ex city assessor A G Trommald argues against lowering city taxes by raising farm land values. He critiques a rental statement cited by the city assessor, recalculates taxes on the Weoncuse property, and contends general city levy relief must come from within Brainerd, not countywide valuation shifts.
Notice urging foreign born residents to obtain second papers on March 6 as the district court opens in the city. The measure grants evening hours 7 30 to 9 30 for those unable to attend. The law requires six months residency in the state, thirty days in the local district, and three months as a citizen prior to election.
Doc Wayt on sick list this week. N B Hall suffers a badly smashed right foot on Tuesday. Miss Maggie Stanley visits Miss Lena Talbert this week. Charley Aspholm returns from lumber woods last week. Timber wolf catch marks Peter Dullum as expert trapper. Teddy Kamer returns from Tamarack lumber work. Mrs J N Decker visits from Seattle with Enoch Jennings. Gus Johnston rumored to buy John Jackson farm at Jonesville. George Britton to move to former Stearns residence this week. Jennings returns from lumber woods Tuesday. no more logging this winter.
Notice of public sale of land tracts under General Land Office authority. Sale set for March 4 1900 at 10 p m at the office. Includes New Nex Section 24 Township 43 N Range A. Adverse claimants must file within the period indicated.
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