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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1890
Page
3
In northern Scotland a six foot two inch minister named Eneas confronts a violent land lord in a fierce struggle over a diet catechising. After triumph and binding the man, the minister proceeds to catechise the district and rebuke the delinquent, who later becomes a Christian.
A Texas cattle drove crossed railroad tracks near the Martell residence when a large steer separated from the herd and chased by driver William Little charged into Vandalia yards. The steer climbed a two story house stairs, burst into a kitchen, scattering furniture and breaking a stove while Mrs. A O Hennesy and her baby narrowly escaped via a back stair. The animal was finally captured after breaking a nose ring.
A mixed newspaper snippet recounts kingly chivalry as a Greek king stops a street fight, a distressed wife seeking consolation, and an appeal to Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female health. It notes Peter Stiren’s death by drowning near East Helena after drunken wandering. The brief items reflect sensational and domestic concerns of the era.
A home for orphans is established in St Paul. In 1589 Minnesota saw 9901 marriages and 492 divorces. Stillwater penitentiary inmates total 344. Arthur J Carroll of Plainview dies of consumption. Grand Rapids prepares iron mine development. Pipestone sees death of Martin Ely from influenza. St Charles house burgled. Lake City opens a starch factory and farmers plan potato crops. Erick Nelson injured at Mission Creek lumber camp. Kenyon ships seed grain to North Dakota aid. Oliver Watkins from Minneapolis in sorrowful circumstances. Martin Schmandt injured by boiler explosion near Hutchinson. Miss Groh of St Paul dies from dye poison. Lenz convicted of murder at Mankato. Gregoire injured in wagon accident at Mazeppa. Drunken Indians fight at Appleton. whisky seller to face authorities. James Lawther sues brother for $6000. Dodge county patient loses leg to pitchfork infection. Maple Lake fires threaten town. Northern Pacific workers killed near Clear Lake. London reports Dr Hewitt’s health work praised. will visit Pasteur and Koch. Black Hills Farmers oppose assembly cut. Squire Atkins survives a 50-foot fall in Waterbury. Oneida Watchman notes C N Hewitt’s health mission and Black Hills rail plan. Lead City ore crusher accident ends in amputations. recovery unlikely.
Bismarck and Mandan plan a reception for Bishop Shanley. Ex King Milan hints at confession to North Dakota statesmen. A Pullman car is built for Rt Rev Dr Walker to use in his diocese. Burglars Fell and Hilton arrested for $100 theft at Fort Meade. most property recovered. A liquor dealer advertises pre July 1 stock sale under prohibition. North Dakota survey contracts briefed for 34 townships. $15 000 allocated.
A South Dakota mining summary notes a single Black Hills mine paying nearly five million in dividends. Parks ton Advance says peanuts can be grown in the state and Hot Springs mineral water shipping by carload. The legislature has 23 bald headed members. Yankton’s tax levy rose from ten thousand in 1880 to fifty thousand in 1889. Fifty two minerals occur in the Black Hills, twenty five mined. 2382948 acres were entered under preemption in 1889. George Burnam, a Newcastle to Deadwood traveler, is mentioned.
News items from Iowa cover Western college fund raising in Toledo, Ottumwa starting a coal palace drive, and many local events. Reports include geese migrations, saloons closing in Keokuk, Burlingon relief aid, a Fort Dodge coal vein, a Dubuque arrest for poison murder, a Cumberland accident, a rabbit hunt tally, church contracts in Cedar Rapids, a deadly train crash in West Liberty, and a Spencer death from apoplexy. A Davenport clock with 1600s origins is noted as well.
Senate committee directed favorable report for Idaho state admission and for amended Arizona funding act. House and Senate debated rules, Indian affairs, Oklahoma government, Wyoming statehood, and a Detroit river tunnel study with multiple bills reported or advanced.
A reflective piece contrasts astronomy with astrology noting public confusion over science. It recalls letters to Greenwich and Herschel about horoscopes and a farmer seeking starry weather guidance, only to be shown a rotting meadow as proof that weather is not conjured by stars.
The piece quotes Prof. David Swing likening untaught artists to rough city governance. It argues that selecting leaders from ignorance and dishonor harms benevolent institutions and the vulnerable, comparing humane care to stockyards rather than asylums.
A reminiscence of Thera and another pair recalling speculation on death. The speaker notes a shift in perspective and acknowledges an old friend has prevailed, contrasting belief about a better world beyond. The dialogue hints at humility and a triumphant stance by the friend.
Eleanor Woodford learns her husband Horace faces mounting debt from a spendthrift lifestyle and a gossiping circle. She secretly strengthens their finances through typewriter work, dress resale, and disciplined savings, ultimately paying off debts and securing a western land deed for a fresh start.
Prof Pickering of Harvard disputes Vienna reports that the star of Bethlehem will reappear this year for a seventh time since Christ. He calls the tale an unauthorized revival of an old rumor and notes no sighting since 1884.
An elderly man leans on a Virginia farm fence as a passerby asks about the land. The farmer says he is getting along and that the farm can grow crops, noting he recently raised seventy five dollars toward the mortgage.
A crowded North State Street car sees a slim college athlete rise to offer a seat to a standing young woman. The bigger man grabs the seat, quarrels, and exits as the hero returns the kindness, earning applause from the passengers.
A stylish gentleman aboard a Paris to Versailles train in a first class carriage spots an elderly lady inside. He raises the window to extinguish his burning cigar and offers a courteous gesture before responding to the lady’s remark.
Tom Jackson and partner Welde formed a minstrel act and invented audience poetry. He urged viewers to write subjects on blank cards. two patrons submitted risks, one with Dog and one with Pay for your washing, inspiring a spontaneous rhyme.
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