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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1888
Page
5
The town readies an open air concert this evening while Ward caucuses and First Ward primaries occur the same night. Notables travel for business and family events as residents visit Brainerd, Perham, and Chicago. foundation work at the YMC A nears completion and a new dump is planned by the Board of Health.
Miss Martin of Brainerd directs a large piano and organ class and will visit Aitkin once a week if a sizable Monday group forms. She also offers Voir enltoured services.
News reports the death of Mrs. Jas Burton of Lebanon Indiana and mentions Mrs J J Burson of Philadelphia visiting Brainerd with her daughters. It records H Harrison winning a $41 judgment against A Dewey of the Daily News for paper labor, with no appearance by the defendant. Also notes F E Hoover of Chicago visiting, a Gull Lake sports party, and Mr Wheaton and Mr Powers planning Leech Lake relocation. Gilbert Lake resort opening with ferry and gear available, plus a trades committee appointment by J H Koop. Burglars failed a raid on Capt Veon as he returned from drill with a pane broken in rear window.
By authority of the county convention held June 11 1888 the ward committees are named First Ward C H Douglas J S Gardner and P M Lagerquist Second Ward A E Taylor Geo A Keene and J D Bower Third Ward Ed Brehney H Stine and Thos Watts Fourth Ward Henry Mahle A Mahlum and J Parsons.
In this city at the District Judge's office on Tuesday June 19 1888 Charles Thompson to Sophia Longstaff both of Brainerd. At the Catholic church on Monday June 18 1888 Joseph Martineau to Jennie Lender both of this county. At the city on Wednesday June 20 1888 Elmer H Simmons to Corinna Brockway both of Brainerd.
Complaints rise over systematic stealing of flowers and decorations from graves. Flowers and pots are removed and in some cases found planted on other graves, alarming authorities that continued acts could lead to serious trouble.
The benefit ball at the rink Wednesday night by Hose Co No 4 was praised as a brilliant success and the first of its kind for the company. Prof Dresskell and orchestra provided music as dancing continued late. Proceeds are expected to approach 100 dollars, giving the firemen solid financial footing.
A Tuesday afternoon electrical storm struck J. J. Howe & Co. mill causing minor fire risk from oil and waste near machinery. At H. E. Lawrence residence a pine tree was struck, roof damaged, plaster torn, an organ harmed lightly, and Miss Annie Lawrence received a severe shock but escaped injury.
Standard Oil Company expands Brainerd operations as oil moves from barrels to tanks. Merchants will receive supply from an oil wagon run by John McCarthy. A warehouse of six hundred barrels is planned and N H Ingersoll is appointed state oil inspector with commission and apparatus.
The Northern Pacific employees’ annual trip from Brainerd to Perham drew about 1200 riders. Engineer Castle and Fireman Braden ran the train, with Chas Ray as conductor. Weather was fine though the lake rough and wind fierce. Return arrival in Brainerd was 9:30 pm. Separate notes report the Mississippi River flooding the pump house area and disrupted electric light service until a pump restored supply. A Wadena County indictment shows Milton Kerr sentenced for stealing 500 railroad ties.
At a Monday Board of Health meeting the council was urged to connect the alley between Front and Laurel from Fourth to Eighth streets to the Laurel main sewer and compel all vaults and privies to connect. Proposals include above ground drawers for future vaults and a schoolhouse link during summer break. Notices mention a Norwegian language service at Sixth Street Schoolhouse led by Rev. K Bjorge.
Monday session saw the street committee report accepted and a long list of city claims approved. The mayor named Chasin custodian of the East Brainerd bridge, with action deferred. Ground needs for a hose house referred to fire board and school board, and the health board authorized a garbage slide to the river. Additional items covered sewer estimates, street and alley sewer work, and a July 2 to 5 excursion sale with wide regional limits. Public notices include employment ads and medical remedy promotions.
Special real estate bargains listed by A P Riggs Bank block. Rent listings seek more houses for rental. Diamond Wall Finish from D M Clark & Co offered for spring home improvements. Insurance options include life accident fire and livestock.
Brainerd offers excursion tickets to Fargo for the festival June 26 to 29. Round trip fare from Brainerd is 5.55 dollars. Tickets sold in Brainerd on June 24 25 26 and 27 and valid for return until June 39.
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