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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
4
Notice from Brainerd Dispatch announces rates for job printing and notices. Details include annual subscription price 91.50, reduced rates for notices furnished in plate, and 3 cents per line for each insertion. Targeted at Crow Wing and Cass counties with officiating offices listed.
A collage of brief items notes Smith and Winslow handling loans, real estate, and rentals, while Bane & Bane advertise spring lamb. Other notices promote D M Clark Co store services, Benson Gray fish and Mons Mablum butter, McFadden Drug Co soda, and dental work by Dr Ribbel. Minor theft, marriages, picnics, and club meetings fill the page with local chatter.
Thieves attempted a break in at the residence of J J Howe on Wednesday afternoon during a circus performance. The family was away, the intruders frightened off, and a window glass was broken.
A newspaper notice advertises Atwood's Drug Store using strictly pure drugs and offering a free ticket with every fifty cent purchase on a one hundred dollar High Grade bicycle for ladies or gentlemen.
Jos Rasch longtime member of Hose Co. No. 3 Brainerd and former member of Custer's Fighting Seventh U.S. Cavalry. He formerly worked at John Denis foundry and used opportunities to reconnect with old friends. A kodak stolen from A E Veon’s store was recovered in the yard beside Losey Dean’s undertaking. engraved with Veon’s name.
Rain lingered through the day maring the NP employees trip to Detroit. A large turnout required 20 coaches to transport the crowd yet attendees report a fairly good time despite the wet weather.
Jay Conners seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Jas Conners of East Brainerd drowned at Rice Lake Saturday afternoon around four. He walked on logs with a companion who slipped in and disappeared. The companion hid the accident from the boy’s mother until dawn. Body recovered Sunday after the companion revealed the incident. Funeral at St Francis church Monday at 3 pm with Rev Fr Lynch.
During a Tuesday thunder storm the old Swartz brick yard house was struck by lightning causing instant top to catch fire and burn to the ground. J. J. Hunt and family occupied the boarding house and were dining when the blaze started. most goods saved, loss estimated at 1,000 with 600 insured through Keene and McFadden. Property owned by C. N. Parker.
The circus drew the largest city crowd to date with two performances, a full encampment, and a lively midway. Tickets were resolved after a tense stand over a $200 license, with Mayor Nevere enforcing rules and blocking questionable fakirs.
J N Nevers, cashier of the Northern Pacific bank in Brainerd, stayed in Walker for several days. D R Elder and J E Myers of Brainerd visited Thursday to rate the town for insurance. Attorney Murphy of Brainerd came Monday night for John F McGuire. Cabinet photographs offered at $1.50 per dozen, Best Finish, for a few days. A residence on Smith Gray farm near Gull River dam burned Sunday, occupied by Robert Lang family, valued at $800 and insured for $300 with Vallentyne agency.
Conductor Baxter on trains No 3 and 4 fell ill Tuesday morning. Dr Babcock from Detroit was telegraphed to meet him and diagnosed appendicitis. He rode with Baxter to Little Falls and is now hospitalized in St Paul. Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Mrs. O R Jenks died in Minneapolis last Friday after a period of illness. She lived with her husband at Ft Ripley for several years and had many friends there who mourn her passing. Mrs A E Veon returned Tuesday from Minneapolis after attending the funeral.
Secretary J L Snyder of the Y M C A and his wife were guests of honor at a Friday reception in the association parlors. Rev. Geo W Gallagher Rev R C Opie and Mrs Bird provided addresses and song. President Dodd introduced the couple to attendees. A large turnout of city leaders attended to meet the bride.
The St Pauls church plans a July 8 excursion to Leech Lake Walker and reservation with steamboat travel and Indian sport events including LaCrowe game canoe races and greased pig catching. Tickets 1.50 adults 50 cents children under 12. Purchases at N P and B N M stations and via committee A J Halsted W D McKay E H Hear E B McCulloch and church ladies. Refreshments will be sold. events end with fireworks and return before midnight.
A teacher summer training program for Cass and Crow Wing counties begins July 12 at 10 a.m. in the Washington school building and lasts about one month. Director Prof. J. A. Wilson oversees the effort with Prof. P. M. Magnusson of St. Cloud Normal School directing educational work. Assistants include Miss Mary E. Olson and Prof. E. H. Beckman. Courses cover geography civics arithmetic physiology history pedagogy psychology child study grammar music calisthenics reading and more. advanced subjects may be added if enough pupils enroll. Dr Kohler will lecture on the eye July 15 with free examinations for affected children at 2 p.m. at the high school. Rev. Geo. Gallagher will speak on a date to be announced.
The Little Falls Transcript reports on a late firemen convention in Cass County Minnesota with mentions of Parker's Telephone and leaders McIntosh and Pains. The note warns of accepting messages only if certain conditions are met and urges direct shipment avoiding Staples.
Brainerd Barber's Union No. 24 elected officers led by President J A Cochran and Vice President L A LaJoie with Gus Raymond as Secretary and Frack Briggs as Corresponding Secretary. All other officers were reelected and the union suspended shop work to close all shops on Monday July 5.
The Cass county convention selected Whitesburg as the new county seat on a second ballot after proposing Walker and other sites. Officials appointed include C. H. Wright secretary pro tem and a finance committee of Sipes, Wright and Collins. Water rents for 1897 due July 1 with a 10th deadline, or water will be shut off. cabinet photographs offered at $1.50 per dozen due to inclemency weather.
The advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as absolutely pure with great leavening strength and healthfulness. It guarantees the food is free from alum and all adulteration common to cheaper brands, promoted by the Royal Baking Powder Co. based in New York.
The column records numerous residents and guests visiting in the city from Staples St Paul Walker and other towns. It notes weddings trips and appointments including J R Smith I N Smith and Mrs I E Fox and many others visiting relatives and attending an encampment. It also mentions Prof C E Young’s marriage and his new role as principal in Henderson.
A dense schedule outlines multiple days of sessions and services led by Rev. Frank Pope Rev. J B Utton and others in Minneapolis Detroit Park Rapids Long Prairie and St Cloud with programs for prayer praise systematic benevolence Sunday school and youth work. It lists times and leaders across June 30 to July 2 including elementary and mission topics and committee reports.
The Brainerd Gun Club grounds host a Park Region tournament with about twenty shooters from abroad. Event scores will be published in the next issue.
August Borg died at the N P Sanitarium on Saturday the 19th from injuries after being thrown from a hand car at Detroit. He was a section hand there and his remains were shipped home on Saturday for burial.
In Probate Court Crow Wing County Minnesota the estate of George Merworth deceased grants Henry Poppenberg letters of administration. Creditors have six months from July 5 1897 to present claims for examination and allowance at the Probate Office Brainerd. Claims not presented or proven will be barred unless extended by the court. notice to be published weekly for three weeks in Brainerd Brainerpatch.
An old drug advert promotes two remedies: "77" for grip and colds and "No 10" for dyspepsia. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
A Free Methodist camp meeting will be held at Motley beginning Tuesday June 29. All are cordially invited to attend. G. W Nozrmoor signs the notice.
Advertises fine table butter priced at 10 and 12 cents per pound at Mons Mahlum's store.
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