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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1887
Page
5
A patchwork of local items noted this week includes Mrs. E Beland of East Brainerd dying of consumption, the Northern Pacific delivering four new engines, and a lightning strike on Jack Burns home killing a dog. A new grocery store by C E Cole on Fifth Street near Max Shapiro's is planned. J M Hayes is closing stock at cost.
A. C. Boland thanks friends for assistance during his wife’s illness and death and notes they will be remembered. The column also promotes Briar Pipe smoking tobacco, asserting there is value in its name.
Robert E. Gleason former Brainerd resident and mill foreman at Stillwater died after a belt driven machine seized. He was killed when the belt pulled him into a pulley and flywheel fatally injuring head body and limbs. He left a wife four children an aged mother and siblings. Funeral services conducted by First Congregational Church minister. Gleason was a Mason of Lodge 151 Muskegon and insured in the Masons benefit association.
The Brainerd society wedding of A. F. Ferris and Miss Annie Steege drew a large crowd and lavish gifts. The couple, well known in Brainerd, were married at H. J. Spencer’s residence with Rev. J. A. Rowell officiating. Guests and relatives attended a formal reception and supper, with numerous presents listed from local banks, businesses, and friends. Ferris, cashier at the First National Bank, and his bride were celebrated by a city-wide circle of admirers.
The excursion is set to beat previous efforts with Perham as the objective point. Railroad crews from Como Fargo and other towns will be invited. A general committee meeting tonight will finalize arrangements for a grand time.
CG Wiley of the Tenth street co operative mercantile firm leaves for Cavendish Vermont to marry Miss Katie H Deane on Wednesday June 15 at 7 pm at the bride’s mother's residence. They plan to return to the city Monday to make their home. The Dispatch joins well wishers in offering congratulations. Day and Meagher advertise men’s pants and overhauls. Washington hatchet tale and Briar Pipe tobacco referenced.
The Wadena Tribune, once opposed to C. B. Sleeper’s appointment, reports that in his first term in Wadena he has impressed local attorneys with clear concise jury charges and fair treatment. It notes the paper did not support his selection but concedes a better choice could not have been made and predicts a bright future.
A young girl, aged about three or four, almost fell thirty feet from the Zenith hotel top stair on Michigan street. She landed on protruding boards from a temporary bench, which teetered and cushioned the fall, sparing her life. The incident is recounted by the Duluth News. Mr. Haley once worked at the Villard hotel in this city. Briar Pipe tobacco is described as comforting.
At a recent adjourned board meeting the principal position stayed unresolved after four members opposed retaining Prof. Wilson and four supported. Petitions from about a hundred patrons urged his retention while four teachers testified to his fitness. The four opposing members remain firm. the outcome remains uncertain.
A Brainerd cow roams streets at night pilfering peas cabbage and potato tops, lifting bars and opening gates with ease. The creature tramples rank veg and even puts back bars, leaving residents to fear losses and public scorn before daylight. If the cow recurs after Paris green exposure, a medal might follow.
The Brainerd city council discussed minutes, sewer issues, and budget items. Ald Harrington Forsyth moved to strike after the vote on Syndicate addition. treasurer and police/clerk reports were accepted. street work funded, bond required. payroll and various bills approved. liquor bonds set. board of health terms fixed. Terrace Park addition approved. alderman election results announced. prisoner boarding bids and sidewalk notices ordered.
A local note in Little Falls highlights a joke about paying a dollar and a half to kiss a Polander bride, described as amply worth the money by one participant in the city.
The St Paul Globe reports Clara Louise Thompson’s June 20 debut as Juliet stunned the audience. She charmed from first entrance with seasoned stage business and believable emotion, elevating a first dramatic role into a triumphant performance. Floral tributes followed each act and she was repeatedly recalled.
A six year old white and red milk cow with a white face stripe and sawed off horn tips is missing. A reward is offered for information leading to her return to 43 Third Ave East Brainerd. Contact W. R. Pups.
At a stated Aurora Lodge No. 100 meeting on June 3 1887 officers adopted resolutions mourning the death of Brother Silas P Fleming. They note his active service and family role, drape the charter in mourning for 30 days, and arrange publication and minutes entry. The notice also lists local ads for stores and goods in the period.
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