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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1888
Page
4
The Ransom Dramatic Company, praised for skill, performs its final city engagement at Sleeper Opera House with affordable 75 cent to 1 dollar tickets. They plan to reprise "Wronged, or a Son's Devotion" featuring Mr. Ransom as the notable Wash the negro.
A St. Cloud youth paid 200 to a timber cruiser for minutes of a pine land claim opened for settlement. He filed, traveled to claim, found a long-time squatter in possession, and learned the cruiser knows of the occupancy and plans to press for settlement.
A Harris wagon factory tour reveals a new turnout for Judge Sleeper. The Russian Berlin style sleigh is designed for family use with graceful lines, silk Brussels upholstery, and a capacious, comfortable body. L. W. Burrell provides the iron work, crafted to the judge’s specifications.
Jack Keefe the Philadelphia boxer returned to Minneapolis from Dakota be escorted by Inspector Kinney. He had previously argued with gambler John Maloney and allegedly bit an opponent’s ear. A warrant had been issued, he skipped town, and he was later arrested at the Washington rink and jailed on $500 bail awaiting January 27 examination. Keefe had operated from Brainerd in the fall and winter and earlier fought William McGuire at the local opera house.
A set of eight constraints governs the leap year party in this city. Ladies must fetch escorts by 8 o'clock or risk being wallflowers. gentlemen should be ladylike and carry a fan, corsage, and smelling salts. a crushed bouquet signals propriety, and no man may cross the floor unescorted. Water breaks and seating rules punish missteps, while decorum dictates languid conduct and limited eating time for ladies.
A. Flemine asserts the city can obtain better lighting for $80 per light or $60 per year for 60 bulbs and offers a trial plant. He claims the Daily News is biased, cites cost comparisons with Stillwater lamps, and argues a city-owned plant could be funded from rents, leaving street lights free of cost. He vows to press for honest municipal management and invites the News to review proofs at his office.
E Gilbride was arrested by Marshal Brackett on charges of robbing the U S mail. He was discharged for lack of evidence after Postmaster Koop testified to Gilbride's identity, which the defendant denied. The case centered on a registered letter and funds sent to a brother in law in Dakota. Judge Douglas defended Gilbride.
By special request the Ransom Dramatic Company will present Wronged or a Son's Devotion at the opera house Saturday evening. After Monday's successful show many missed patrons and attendees call for a repeat performance. Mr. Ransom stars as Wash with Celia Wallace as Mrs Ames and Little Constance praised for her part. Tickets priced 25 35 and 50 cents offer a chance to enjoy quality entertainment at reduced rates.
Rt Ripley notes report Emma James spent three months at Little Falls and returned to Ft Ripley last week. Sam Abbott hosted a free dance and oyster supper at Glidden’s residence Friday night. Martin King visited the county seat last Friday. John Gorst traveled to Brainerd to prove up on his homestead last Saturday. A wedding at Wash Finney’s residence last Thursday earned notable attention with Sam Strait marrying Bertha Finney. she seventeen, he sweet sixteen, Eld E E Toms officiated. Dr Wooster remains ill with faint hopes of recovery. Will Venep’s family still very sick, and Eld Tice preached at Gorst schoolhouse Sunday evening. D B Moores went to Minneapolis Monday. Temperance meeting slated for next Sunday evening. Cord wood sold by Day and Meagher’s.
D. M. Clark & Co. advertise the most complete crockery hardware and lamp supply in the city urging customers to compare prices. Hoffmans Bazaar reports a car load of heating and cook stoves just received at the corner of Fifth and Front streets.
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