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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1885
Page
3
A partial OCR line references pricing and quantities for produce and market items. Details are incomplete but indicate a sale context with a price point around one dollar and a 13 pound quantity, alongside cryptic shorthand and quotation marks.
Local notes report a blustery start to 1885 with a 38 degree below zero morning, snow in the pineries, and brisk business at Max Shapiro’s market offering mutton at 64 cents per pound. Community events include new bank plans, a singing school, officers installed at Pap. Thomas Post, and social gatherings as residents note sales, moves, and local happenings.
The county jail confines the Chinaman awaiting transfer as Sheriff Mertz plans to escort him to St. Peter early next week. Lu Lee expresses relief that harassment would end with the move.
W H Weibler plans stock closure near the 10th before moving south. Wells Fargo express moves into Metzger Bros. room on 6th Street. John Snowden case adjourned to next Wednesday for alleged $200 theft from L W Thomas. Frail ones pay fines to Judge Douglas. three institutions contribute about $90 monthly to city coffers. Northern Pacific snow force sent to Oregon. Dakota and Montana kept back. County commissioners meet Tuesday. auditor and treasurer to be installed after bonds posted. Two city elites sign roller rink contest agreement. date to follow. Fifth and rent streets confectionery and cigars shop promoted. Crookston G A R post mourns $85 loss as Donc Morris, ticket seller, absconds during entertainment. Morris Hafey and C A C Smith to Fergus Falls for soft glove bout Monday. St Paul dailies hype it as winter northwest event. Hafey known in Brainerd, expected local spectators.
Scotch citizens of Brainerd plan a Burns memorial concert at the Opera House on Monday January 26. The anniversary of his birthday falls on January 25. The program is described as very fine and will be published in next week's issue.
The Northwestern Tribune of Brainerd extends an annual almanac for 1885. Ed Gray challenges John Dorsey of Detroit to skate three or five miles for up to five hundred dollars. The Brainerd court house suffers cold, with a failing basement heating system. Gregor Schlichting’s team horse(s) escape near Brainerd on Dec 16 and remain missing. The Tribune notes notices omitted by the state press and critiques local press quality.
A Wednesday evening surprise party at Mrs. Merritt on Main Street to honor Miss Minnie and Fred Merritt. John mee accepts H Rosenblatt challenge to skate three miles at Brainerd Ice Rink next Monday night for a $100 wager. Windom boy George Meede breaks leg after disobeying his father to skate. Miss Jennie Jelow of Brainerd visits Gravelville aunt Mrs F Goulet. sister Ceref Jelow to return soon.
Hon John R Howes departs Saturday for the state capital to prepare for the legislature session starting next week. He will focus on several important measures of interest to his constituents and will give them untiring attention.
The Advents theory claims the earth stops work on Monday January 5 1885 with January 4 bringing a universal tongue. Deputy Sheriff Ole Mattison hosted open jail New Year but no inmates appeared. Harness maker A Newman of Brainerd judged insane January 29 and to be taken to St Peter Monday after months of confusion over owning ground where St Paul’s business center stands.
Fr J Smith will travel to Hot Springs Arkansas this Sunday seeking relief from years of rheumatism. His Front street barber shop will stay open under John Cochran for about six weeks during his absence and the town awaits his return.
A report notes crowds from diverse regions converging on New Orleans. Mechanics seek labor, capitalists seek pleasure, and sharks target victims. M. T. Mantor, once in the local freight department, writes that finding steady work is slim and mostly by chance a job is secured.
Tuesday two men broke into Mrs H Clark's Fifth street shop by forcing the back door with an axe. They looted a gold and silver watch, two dresses valued at 190 dollars, and a large cake plus three pies. A watch and a 25 dollar purse remained, untouched. Two suspects were seen nearby. no arrests yet.
Brother Stivers of the Brainerd Journal won the heavyweight race at Brainerd rink recently. The victory is hailed by Todd Co. Argus as evidence editors can run as well as fight, boosting the state press.
On Wednesday evening January 7 C H Congdon will organize a singing school in room 10 Bank block. The term consists of twenty lessons at ten cents each. Classes will be graded with separate beginnings and advanced groups. A children’s class will meet twice a week. All interested residents are urged to attend the first night.
A Detroit Record note quotes a December 26 1984 letter from Ev Gray challenging John Dorsey Esq to a 3 to a 5 mile skating race for 100 or 500 dollars after observing Dorsey at Brainerd Nailer Rink. Gray claims past victory over someone named Marr and asserts confidence in defeating Dorsey.
The legislature passed a boundary bill affecting Wa dena Morrison Cass and Crow Wing counties. Crow Wing claimed a Cass strip after a majority in two counties supported the change. Morrison Crow Wing border change failed. attorney general says whole bill failed. Crow Wing Cass line remains unchanged.
Local news notes George Perley will open a wagon factory in Brainerd starting January first. He has been in St Paul and Minneapolis buying materials and tools and will begin operations on return. He rents the building beside the old Garden Theatre and has prior local wagon building experience.
Five girls at the Bell House walked out yesterday after proprietor forbade visitors in the girls sitting room after 10 30 p m. Five waiters now serve in the dining room. The telegram notes hotel staff demand sacred rights and warns against a wider strike in the city.
At the N P shops office of H J Small Jos E Wilson was presented a gold headed cane on his last day before resigning to become Crow Wing county auditor. Small spoke for donors expressing regret at his departure and pride in his advancement. Wilson accepted the memento with grace.
Brainerd celebrated New Year Day with mass open houses despite frigid temperatures. About twenty five venues hosted visitors, with many Brainerd ladies acting as entertainers while gentlemen of the social set visited the events. The frosty weather kept many indoors yet ceremonies proceeded sensibly with well lit rooms and thoughtful hospitality.
Hugh Riddle, an early Morrison County settler, plans to move to Brainerd after buying an interest in a local livery stable. Wheat from Crow Wing prairie travels to Brainerd flouring mill for exchange, with additional grain from near J Ripley. Indian Agent Luse reports Mille Lacs payments to about 800 Indians, some missing the annuity. whiskey sales are suppressed by police and detectives after pay day.
S. and J. W. Koop reveal a new business announcement in this issue, detailing plans, dates, and the scope of the venture for local readers.
Keene and Nevers advertise money to loan on real estate. Details likely include loan terms and eligibility, inviting inquiries from property owners seeking financing.
Brainerd will soon have a private banking house led by John N. Nevers Geo A Keene and C L Spaulding. The new institution will operate from Keene & Nevers room on 6th street with plans to open by the 15th of the month.
The column features general news from around the world and a Minnesota notes section as a special feature. A Revolutionary Love Story on page one and My Experience in State's Prison on page four will interest all readers. Subscriptions cost 1.50 yearly. many subscribers are behind in payments and the paper requests prompt renewals or arrangements to settle arrears.
The Brainerd audience packed the opera house for three nights of Signor Bosco. Patrons bought $1 ticket packages promising prizes, but many prizes proved worthless. The writer warns travelers to be wary of similar shows and predicts other towns will face the same disappointment.
Ten word puzzles tease readers with clues to form the names of local couples. As weeks pass, the person solving most correctly wins Whittier poems. Puzzle 8 yields an eight letter name of a Brainerd youth, with clues split into animal and boys name.
A letter urges keeping county orders near par to protect taxpayers from speculation and loss. It warns that if orders drop to 50 cents on the dollar, taxes rise and laborers lose value while investors profit. It argues sales at 90 cents offer safe, local banking opportunities.
Council in special session on December 29 1884 discusses purchasing 15 cards of wood for the hose house and city jail. Howe to act with Taylor in his absence. Janitor for hose house proposed and approved, with Barney Matteson named at one dollar per day. James Dewar approved as first assistant engineer to fill vacancy until next election. Council adjourned.
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The fragment notes a newspaper issue label referencing the War of the Rebellion, describing eight large pages with fifty six broad columns. It lacks additional context or events to summarize.
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