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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1886
Page
5
Local items report dam work set to begin mid August while ongoing chores include fresh peanuts at Smiths corner 5th and Front streets. Community notices cover a deerwood picnic, a Duluth to Deerwood excursion, police staffing changes and a deputy’s flight to Chicago via St Paul.
The Brainerd brewery owned by Ort was destroyed by a Monday night fire at 1 40. Neighbors and the fire department arrived but hydrantless access and limited hose prevented saving the building. Local resident Nick Koop escaped with valuables as beer stock survived partly. insurer listed 5200 on the structure with Ort’s 22000 investment at stake.
The message declares mens shoes stock now perfect after late purchases and claims no similar quality available outside the largest cities.
Westfall elevates merchant tailoring into a specialty with rapid measures and suits crafted on short notice for customers seeking quick, custom fits.
The Journal Press reports Brainerd celebrated races acted unfairly against St. Cloud entrants. Brainerd managers admitted a low quality horse beat fairness, disqualifying the St. Cloud horses after the first heat. Locals vow no more entries while condemning the bias.
Two memorandum books and a packed ledger missing. Any finder will receive a suitable reward by delivering them to the Distarca office.
A good girl for general housework is sought. Apply to Mrs. Ed. Hazen at the corner of 4th street and Boulevard or to Ed. Hazen at the office of J. J. Howe & Co.
Estrayed four year old red cow last seen Monday. Reward offered for information leading to locating her. Apply at No 37 10th Street North.
Sealed proposals due August 1 1886 for delivery of five hundred cubic yards of black dirt to the High School grounds. Board may reject any or all bids. A Maniem Clerk. Also notices of shoe and goods sales and church property sales accompany this brief item. Mortgage list to be entered on tax books and county equalization meeting set for July 1.
Mrs James Douglas returns from Wisconsin relatives. C A Ruffee touted as next representative. Circus at Brainerd next Friday draws families. Uncle Jim Douglas may become postmaster after Nary resigns. Gull River adds eight dwellings this summer. Abe Phillips builds on his homestead. A daughter born July 5 at Labell ranch near Winford D T to Mr and Mrs Gritfin. Mart Flint proud as grandfather. Fall stock sale at E M Westfall No 38 Front Street for 60 days. buy now.
Eastern Exchange reports a cigar shaped cylinder 400 feet long with 3 500 000 feet of logs valued at 35000 destined for New York. A regular ocean steamer will haul it along the coast if weather permits. The venture hinges on saving 8000 duty as sawed timber is taxed while logs are free.
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