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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1886
Page
3
Many Brainerd items report visits by the Leopold Brothers’ relatives, social events at the White residence, theater and opera house entertainments, real estate hopes tied to a dam bill, store closing hours, legal matters, birthday celebrations, and local business notices including L J Cale's rubber offerings.
Citizens received invitations Sunday inviting inspection of Edwin Thorn's Palatial Car this afternoon from 2 to 4. The car was reportedly en route to Duluth by train that did not arrive in Brainerd until 7 p.m. Those who planned to visit were disappointed.
Brainerd merchants sign a pact to shut their shops at 8 p.m. from Jan 21 payday for two days after, with termination set for March 15. Names listed include W. Smith & Co., E. M. Westfall, Shop Bros., Cohen Bros., Thos. McMasters, Leopold Bros., Snyder, and 20 others.
The council met in regular session with limited attendance and little business. Bills for Jesse Randall and Slipp Bros were handled, Erie Telephone Co was referred to committee, sidewalk enforcement was tabled due to cost concerns, liquor bond for Jack Glover approved, White Bluff avenue plot accepted, and a closing sale notice for cloaks appeared.
Young and Richardson plan to move their dry goods stock to Brainerd in about ten days and open a new store on Front street. They hired Thomas E. Smith as head clerk, returning to St. Cloud for business leadership. Brainerd welcomes solid business houses and neighbors.
Brainerd Lodge No 47 AOUW installed Thursday night in the Odd Fellows building led by District Deputy Lagerquist. Officers named include W M W N Heller M W Henry Mahle Foreman A C Coventry Recorder P R Wilkins Receiver P M Lagerquist Financier L P Johnson Guide C Hagberg Overseer M Ovig L W L P Johnson C W Wm Paine Sr. Members celebrated with lunch and social hour. lodge grows with new members. Advertisement from L J Cale promotes gray blankets cloaks and underwear at cost.
A property owner urges a state law review of underground insurance firms operating in the city. He argues policies from nonconforming companies may be invalid, warns homeowners of potential loss, and calls for agency investigations to root out worthless fire policies. Also notes local business listings for candies, wines, liquor, and Ladies' Newports available at nearby stores.
Wolves sighted between Crow Wing and Brainerd this winter season. The wild man of Crow Wing plots a scheme to earn two or three thousand dollars this winter. Chas Larkin of Two Rivers plans to seek a hauling job in Aitkin. Elmer Phelps returns from Sauk Rapids. L P White’s saw mill handles many lumber loads to Brainerd. F O Sibley visits from his logging camp. C H Wiley returns from Rices with a Brainerd trip. Crow Wing report dated January 20 with signature Jinks.
A variety of Brainerd notices describe plans for the Heine Brothers appearance at the relief rink, a toboggan club meeting at the Villard hotel, and a roller rink program featuring contortionists. Other items note snow delays, cold temperatures, church meetings, high school exercises, a small theft, Major Snell’s death, and a surprise party for M. McFadden with Chas. Thompson as organizer.
A historical contract outlines Pats Cardiff and three athletes performing Greco Roman and catch as catch can wrestling at the Brainerd roller rink on January 25 1986. The event pays 70 percent of gross receipts to Cardiff and 30 percent to the Brainerd City Band. Admission is 50 cents and gallery 75 cents with tickets for band members and advertising helpers.
An engineer reports to the New Jersey division traffic manager on why five sixty eight was detained. He notes high wind, low steam, a heavy following train, poor coal, and exhausted steam, leading to a stop on the hill and the split of the train. He suggests blaming five sixty eight and ends with a wry aside about an engine without steam.
The ad markets Vick’s Early Scarlet Globe Radish as an ideal forcing variety with color and crisp, mild flavor. Vick’s Ideal Dwarf Cauliflower is praised for extreme earliness, larger solid heads, sun sheltering inner leaves, and durability. King of the Dwarfs Pea promises a unique dwarf niche with vigorous vines and packed pods. Send ten cents to James Vick for the Floral Guide with 150 pages and 1,000 illustrations. the book price may be deducted from the first order.
The Brainerd branch of the Irish National League of America will hold a meeting at Murray & McCabe's hall on Tuesday evening January 26 1886 at 730. All sympathizers with Ireland’s home rule are invited. James Meagher President. A local retailer advertises the largest line of tobaccos and cigars in the city.
The writer offers $5 for the arrest and settlement of a theft of two bobsled runners last week. The suspect was seen hiding them under the east end of the wagon bridge and is warned of prosecution to the full extent of the law. The message is signed T. Hanns.
Sealed proposals will be received at the county Auditor for the county physician for the ensuing year. The physician will furnish all medicines required. Bids accepted until 10 o clock a m February 2 1886. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. In
Day and Meagher offer half price on seal caps with four at $4.50 from $9.00, two at $7.50 from $15.00, ten at $7.75 from $16.00, eight at $8.50 from $17.00, plus a large line of ladies caps at the same reduction. Call and secure a bargain.
Sealed bids due by 6:00 p m February 6 1886 for 200 cards of wood to be delivered to the Brainerd high school building. A W Fraater Clerk of Board of Education.
In Sauk Rapids a marriage planned for Friday collapsed when the groom learned his fiancée had taken money and a lover in Sauk Rapids. The bride fled with a rival, aided by a driver and a lover, traveling via Avon and Brainerd before a reunion in Illinois. The husband tracked them, endured peril, and they left together for Illinois.
About 3 000 descriptions will appear in the Disratca in a couple of weeks covering Crow Wing Cass and Itasca counties. Taxpayers should review the list closely as land may be sold for taxes if advertised, even if taxes have been paid under the recent supreme court decision.
Notice declares default on Hartley mortgage to Spencer and assignment to Bing. Foreclosure by public sale at Brainerd courthouse on February 27, 1886 at 10 a.m. to satisfy debt, interest, costs, and $50 attorney's fees. Property: Lot 12, Block 101, Brainerd town plat Crow Wing County Minnesota.
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota January 9 1856 notices Benjamin Lovely of Crow Wing County will make final proof to establish his claim for N YSEX Section 33 NSW 4 Section 34 Town 44 Range 31 before A W Frater Clerk of District Court Brainerd Minnesota on February 27 188. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Charles Wiley James Porter William Lovely and William Skinner all of Crow Wing Minnesota. D H Freeman Register.
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota January 9 1886 notice of intention to make final proof before A W Frater Clerk District Court Brainerd Minnesota February 2 1886 Joseph E wa of Brainerd for the Ss NW SW NEX and NWY SE Section 8 Township 44 Range 30. witnesses Reuben Gray Thomas P Russell Andrew Lingno R K Whiteley Peter Mertz all of Brainerd Minnesota.
Advertisement notes a well known university developed powder tested for fifty years. An agency operates in Atlanta with mail free on receipt of payment. Prices: single packet 26 cents or five packets for $1.00. Address Dr J Stedman Atlanta Ga.
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