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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
4
Brainerd Minnesota newspaper note lists editors and proprietors H C Stivers and Ingerson Wieland Causing dispatch from A J Havetrep Tribune, Brainerd. Entry indicates Minnesota post office registration and second class matter.
Smith & Winslow deals and signs in real estate loans and rent. Miss Tena Drysdale visits St. Cloud. L. Falls and Brainerd events include post office changes, charity meetings, and a leap year party planning. Fire at Fourth street home and various visits, sports and business items, plus marching immigration convention set for March 17–18 at Aitkin.
A. L. Mattes married Miss Alice Hayward at the bride’s parents residence in Minneapolis on Tuesday afternoon January 28. The couple arrived in the city Wednesday morning and plan to reside at 72 Third Avenue East Brainerd after February 20.
John Tinglauf was robbed on the railroad dump Wednesday evening by two men who grabbed him and tried to gag him. Tinglauf broke free after a scuffle and escaped before the robbers secured the money, valued at about $10. police have a description and will seize them if found.
W. D. McMay converts the third floor of the Columbian block into a grand lodge room with four secret society tenants Brainerd Lodge A O U W Brainerd Lodge No 2337 Modern Woodman Ancient Order of Hibernians and Red Cloud Lodge of Red Men. The plans include ante room parlor lodge room closets toilet lavatory and Brussels carpet and antique oak furnishings with electric lights and steam heat at an estimated cost over 800.
The dancing school shifts to Wednesday evening due to the opera house show. Besides the regular lesson an exhibition of correct square dancing will be held. Do not fail to attend. Wauuirrorp & Nourtixe.
Pauline Weigel aged nineteen died at home from inflammation of the bowels. Frank M. Barber aged fifty died of paralysis of the spine, leaving a wife and three children. The Ladies Aid of the 1st Congregational Church announces a fiveLecture course and concert with tickets at one dollar. Lectures include Rev C C Salter on Italy on February 14 and Rev J H Morley on Martin Luther February 21.
John McGrath died at the Lumberman’s Hospital on Wednesday from injuries received weeks ago in the woods. He was 25 years old. Funeral services were held on Thursday with Rev. Father Lynch officiating.
Emil Trace died at Lothrop on Wednesday from pneumonia at age 68. His remains were sent for burial with Rev Fr Lynch officiating. Hans O Dakken, 40, also died in Lothrop from pneumonia, his body transported to Northfield. Michal McBaren died Monday from hemorrhage. county authorities took charge and buried him Thursday.
At a special session the Germania Maennerchor adopted resolutions mourning the loss of the daughter of member Robert Weigel and extending sympathy to the family. The society will attend the funeral in a body and publish the resolutions locally. The note is followed by a theater advertisement for A Rail Road Ticket at Sleeper opera house with ticket prices and praise from the Minneapolis Times, including performer notes and cast details.
A staged complaint claims deer poaching near Brainerd prompts calls for wardens. The piece attributes the protest to A D Murphy but is identified as a fake by the Minneapolis Journal, noting the deer population was well protected this season.
Demorest's Magazine highlights top opera stars Nordica Melba Calva Scalchi and de Reszke in a vivid New York season review. It promotes illustrated portraits and features by Hall Caine Gilbert Parker and Du Maurier, plus a Valentine poems section. An offer brings a sample copy, a four cent pattern, and a Chrysanthemums painting prize for subscribers.
D M Clark and Company announces the arrival of a new hearse along with a complete line of undertaking goods for immediate sale. They offer a full assortment suited for funeral services and related needs.
A New York Ledger article explains home massage techniques for beginners to aid the sick. It details four motions rub, knead, and percussion, plus guidance on stance, pressure, and safety, encouraging home attendants to help loved ones without a professional masseuse.
The clipping notes grafting experiments in England yielding tomato plants above ground and potatoes below and records a Victorian pension history with 2 074 843 applicants and 1 397 006 allowed claims totaling 1 717 275 718 dollars. It also quotes Ruskin on art as soul speaking to soul and includes a joking basement remark about a fellow.
Tommy suggests remedies while noting neighbor Hark's charitable nature. Mr. Tucker comments his left hand may not know what his right hand does, and asks why he does not take boxing lessons.
New Northern Pacific and Southern Pacific collaboration introduces a through tourist car between the east and California on the Shasta Route. Cars depart St Paul and Minneapolis each Wednesday afternoon, reach Sacramento and San Francisco Monday morning. Fare is six dollars. reservations via ticket agent NP railroad Brainerd.
The firm of Bredenberg Hogberg Co. dissolves by mutual consent with Mrs. Johanna M Kronberg retiring. Bredenberg & Hogberg will continue the business and thank customers for past favors. Dated Brainerd Dec 28 1895. Brepgensera Hogastre.
Brainerd agent J. J. Frost advertises an exclusive Leech Lake property featuring a premier hotel site and summer resort with two cottages a steam yacht an elegant spring of water and prime picnic and fishing grounds inviting inquiries from prospective buyers or lessees.
To California this winter via the Northern Pacific Shasta Route you can travel in vestibuled cars with through dining car service. Enjoy Northwest scenery and easy connections with the Shasta Route in Portland Union Station. The route is billed as the grandest on the Pacific coast and backed by Southern Pacific as the creme de la creme of California travel. Send six cents for tourist matter. Chas S Fee general passenger agent St Paul Minn.
Venture into heavy draft harness and tight double and single harness on hand with prompt re pairing by Gero. Wooptinen, proprietor Gardner Block. Also offered furniture storage by D. M. Clark & Co. call for service.
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