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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1895
Page
4
Brainerd Dispatch, official paper of Crow Wing and Cass counties, edited and published by M. H. Ingersell and F. W. Wieland. Issued every Friday from Sleeper Block offices, Brainerd Minnesota. Yearly subscription $1.50. Entered at Brainerd Post Office as second class matter.
W E Seelye and A L Mattes roam Duluth and Minneapolis on holidays. Various locals visit relatives and attend meetings as the county plans to appoint appraisers for Crow Wing and Cass counties under new state land laws.
Brainerd reports Tuesday visits by Rev. H F Phelps and Mrs. Fannie E Smith. local church services planned with Rev D D McKay sermon. Blueberries bring 4 dollars a bushel in Brainerd market. community outings include the circus with crowd estimates and a later operetta prep at Sleeper opera house. Tournament results for Gun Club are detailed with shooters from St Paul Chicago and Fargo and gun types listed.
The week featured multiple marriages. Arthur W Wheatley wed Eleanor Edwards at the Episcopal church with a large attendant party and reception, then planned a trip to England before settling in Staples. Michael Couscan wed Mattie Peterson at St Matthias in a home ceremony with a large gathering. Marius Gunderson tied with Frida Johnson in Aitkin with a community-style celebration. John Anderson married Emily Johnson at the groom’s brother in law Swenson’s home on Ninth Street.
The Brainerd and Northern Minnesota line now enables a forenoon rail visit to Leech Lake. Aboard the regular 8:20 am train, the reporter and A F Ferris reach Lothrop, the line’s end, with the bridge to the lake 61/2 miles away and a 2000 foot crossing. Frost and Shaw run a steam barge across the arm and a new dance pavilion is planned to celebrate the Fourth.
Proposes a budget friendly trip along the Upper Mississippi from Rock Island to Lake Pepin. Highlights river scenery from the Rock Island rapids to St. Anthony Falls and suggests a day stop in towns along the way. Recommends Burlington Route trains for inexpensive travel and directs readers to contact W. J. C. Kenyon, St. Paul Minn.
Obituary notices report John Sealander died June 28 at the Sanitarium from obstruction of the bowels with funeral on June 29. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Breason died Friday and was buried Saturday. Joseph Britton died at 78 of rheumatism of the heart. funeral at the Episcopal church. John Stephenson, 22, employed by B and N M railroad, drowned at Long Lake. buried Tuesday. A grey mare branded F and C U and a brown horse with a sickle brand found in enclosure. owner to prove property and claim. Knights Templar conclave in Boston next August. Nickel Plate road offers excursion tickets via direct or circuitous routes to resorts. agent J Y Calahan, Chicago.
A long list of Brainerd area ads promotes cough syrup, nails, groceries, meats, wall paper, carpets, buggies, and furniture. It features vehicle, hardware, lawn, and farm supplies plus real estate and insurance notices. Several stores pledge low prices and customer satisfaction.
The county superintendents of Aitkin Crow Wing and Morrison counties open a four week summer school at the Central School Building Little Falls starting July 8 1895. Instructors include F W Hubbard conductor H W Brewster and W E Johnson assistants. Teachers should bring textbooks paper and red pencils. Boarding available at reasonable rates. J A Wilson Crow Wing Co Minn is the supervising official.
Water rent for the third quarter of 1895 must be paid by July 10. There are no exceptions to this rule and the supply for consumers who have not paid by that time will be shut off. Brarserp Water Co First National Bank Block.
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