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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1885
Page
4
A collage of short items shows Smiths selling tobacco and confections, Foote's drug store selling perfumes and sewing machines, Keene & Nevers offering real estate loans, Miller's Toboggan Slide popular as a resort, and a new schoolhouse opening next Monday. Births, local events, sales, and weather notes fill the page alongside remarks on the dull saloon trade and shop promotions.
A market on Fifth street offers mut ton at eight cents a pound. Deputy Auditor Alderman will begin housekeeping on South street in the dwelling once occupied by Mr. Cattell. H. L. Spencer of the First National Bank bought J. H. Koop's 8th street residence for $5,000. A ten mile go as you please race with a $50 purse is set for February 6 at the roller skating rink.
If you seek good confectionery or cigars, call on Smith at the corner of Front and Fifth streets for cigars, cigarettes, and related items.
A cheeky old time tradition is recalled as witnessing dames who wore a gentleman’s cap faced a kiss as a forfeit. The anecdote serves as a caution for venturesome ladies on the rink.
William Sloan, charged with selling liquor to the Indians at Mille Lacs, was lodged in Ramsey County jail Saturday afternoon as a United States prisoner. Our prices on job work are not paralyzing but refreshing, appealing to those who have previously had their work done elsewhere.
R G Dun Co mercantile agency has sent J C Scott to Brainerd to interview businessmen about liabilities and assets. His visit aims to assess local commerce and credit conditions.
Mr. R. A. Wells, a route agent of the Wells Fargo express company, has been appointed assistant superintendent of the northern division with headquarters at Brainerd.
Mrs Neilson sister of Mrs Grewcock is due today from Valley City Dakota. She will take an active part in the Scotch entertainment scheduled for the 28th inst.
The Vanderslice family arrived on the 9:40 train on Thursday evening in Brainerd. The note wishes Mr Vanderslice many years of happiness as the boys smoke at his expense. The city council plans a Saturday meeting to discuss changes to the city charter, a matter deemed of considerable consequence and in need of reconstruction in several aspects.
J and W Theviot announce a new stock of first class cigars for sale to customers at wholesale prices. Only top quality goods kept in stock, offering wholesale quantities to buyers.
F Luken and Co has started in the Front street building once occupied by H Theviot and Co. The stock comprises general produce. Mr Luken is well known to Brainerd residents and the paper calls for liberal patronage.
An alarm of fire rang at the new school house on Friday afternoon as rubbish in the furnace room ignited. Firemen responded quickly and contained the blaze with no damage reported.
The journalistic fraternity was invited to a possum supper at Wm. Martins on Saturday evening of last week. The event was a rarity and enjoyed by participants. The cooking was described as very artistic.
It is stated this morning that Tom Hartley has bought out his partner Harry Gross in the grocery business. The Kate Castleton troupe showed to very good houses on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Milton Roddick was arrested by Policeman Kenna last night in front of Leopold's furniture store. He was paralyzed, not by the whiskey he had punished, but presumably by the extreme cold. Judge Marin sent him up for ten days this morning. Dr. J. C. Rosser will start for Mexico City next week to be absent until about March 1. Drs. Courtney and Camp will handle his practice during the absence. Frank Smeltz of Brainerd visited this week and left for home yesterday. John Williams came from Brainerd to Villard for a few days. W. H. Leland buys Frank L. Crocker’s partial interest in the Sixth Street rink in Minneapolis, becoming sole proprietor and manager. Crocker will focus on the manufacture and sale of his patent skates.
W D Thomas, dining car conductor for the Northern Pacific, died Friday morning at the Sanitarium after being injured on the ninth. He had served the railroad since its first dining car. He leaves a widow and two children. Remains sent to St. Paul. funeral held Saturday under the Northern Pacific Beneficial Association.
In a Tuesday night event at the rolley rink four local women raced three miles before a large crowd. Emma Weber surged to the front at the start and maintained the lead to finish in 14 minutes. Her sister Tillie Weber trailed closely until a misstep caused a half lap loss near the end.
The Castleton company faced disruption as Kate Castleton’s husband and manager Harry Phillips seized the tour funds, beat Kate, and threatened her with a revolver. Police detained Phillips overnight after diamonds worth seven thousand dollars were recovered. The company left Fergus Falls for Brainerd after a tense split and later reconciliation.
A vivid scene of a young maid at a roller rink shows a pretty girl with pink cheeks balancing on rollers. She skates two laps, faces a sudden mishap, and a humorous aside notes a trade in old sewing machines for fuel.
A single cutter is for sale. Inquiries may be directed to Mrs. R. E. Gleason at 143 South 6th Street.
The directors held their regular annual meeting on Monday evening January 19 and elected Geo W Holland president replacing H J Spencer who retires H J Spencer cashier in place of George W Holland and George D LaBar appointed assistant cashier replacing H H Barber all positions effective immediately.
All accounts due H Theviot Co have been left with F Luken who will be found at Therviot's brick block upstairs. Parties owing this firm are urged to call and settle to save costs.
The A C C ladies held their second dinner at Mrs H H Barber's residence. They wore uniforms, enjoyed a well ordered meal, and served each other in turn. The next gathering is a tea at Mrs C E Smith's on Fourth Street North February 4.
The piece surveys Brainerd Minnesota as a pine country town built by railroad expansion, praising its location on the Mississippi and the Northern Pacific shops, urging diversification into lumber farming and manufacturing while lauding hospital care for workers, and highlighting Brainerd as a mid point between Duluth and Moorhead with future growth potential. It also touches on roller skating history and its health benefits nationwide.
W C Cattell faced a preliminary examination on charges of obtaining C B Sleeper's signature for a 400 note via false representations. Judge Douglas ordered bond at 500, posted by several locals, including Carl Douglas and F A B King, after a night in jail. Cattell, freight agent at the time, enjoyed a previously solid reputation though new allegations have emerged.
The Dispatch appeals to customers with honest pricing and first class work. It asserts it does not mislead the public with cut rates and invites patrons to compare with competitors like the Tribune, promising bottom prices and complete stock. It asserts its artists are skilled and that a trial will prove its value.
George A. Keene declares his bid for the city clerkship in the upcoming election. He has served in the interim role after R. G. Spark and has earned praise for faithful, courteous service. No other candidates are yet known at this time.
A telegram to the Pioneer Press notes rumors of moving the Land Office from St. Cloud to Brainerd. The dispatch says the plan may fail, but the truth depends on who answers the question of the removal. Local figures in St. Cloud may influence Nelson's decision, and the outcome will reveal who has sway.
The February Rutledge's Monthly advertises a $20 reward for the person who submits the longest verse in the Old Testament by February 10 1885. Participants must send 20 cents in silver with their answer to receive the March issue which will publish the winner and the correct answer. Address Rutledge Publishing Company Easton Pa.
The text argues there is nothing criminal in Messrs. C F Kindred G G Hartley and D M Clough traveling to Washington to influence the relocation of the St Cloud land office to Brainerd. It frames their actions as natural efforts to advance Brainerd Princeton Union interests.
To boarding houses and private families Hoffman offers the finest grade butter in jars for 22 cents per pound. The ad emphasizes quality and value for households and small-scale buyers seeking a reliable dairy product.
Brainerd Lodge No. 47 A.O. U. W. Minnesota records resolutions mourning the loss of James O. Phillips a devoted husband father citizen and friend. The resolutions commend his aid and sympathy and direct copies be sent to his family and Brainerd newspapers. Signed by R. Witkins Nicholas Heuer P.M. LaGerquist Com. on Resolutions and P. R. Witkins Recorder.
Situation wanted by a young lady seeking clerical work. Speaks German as well as English. Salary not an object. Address Box 25 Howard Lake Minn.
Amended Burns program for next Wednesday features Scotch music by Dresskell’s orchestra and a series of vocal, recitation, and tableau numbers. Performances include Ye Banks and Braes, John Anderson My Jo, The Lodger’s Return, Highland dances, scenes from Scotch life, and an address on Burns. Owing to length, start at 8 pm. admission 25, 50, and 50 cents with reserved tickets at Cable’s drug store.
A notice states Frank H. Exvince has sold his business and aims to settle all accounts. Creditors are asked to present their bills for immediate settlement and those owing him are to pay at their earliest convenience.
Mortgagees John Flynn and M J Flynn announce foreclosure of the 1883 mortgage to satisfy due amount plus interest costs. The property in Brainerd Crow Wing County, described as blocks 3 4 5 6 and 8 of Swartz’s Addition, Lot 3 4 5 6 8 in block 31, will be sold at public auction at the Courthouse front door in Brainerd on March 7, 1885 at 1 pm. John Flynn and M J Flynn are the mortgagees. B N Doxarpson is attorney.
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