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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1895
Page
4
Editors Ingersoll and Wieland issue a weekly Minnesota newspaper from Brain erd Crow Wing county in Sleeper block rooms 5 and 7. Terms are 1.50 per year and the office promotes its printing abilities in the city.
The Nickel Plate Road announces sale of excursion tickets with direct or circuit routes to popular resorts. J Y Calaban, general agent in Chicago, outlines trips to Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Rapids Saratoga Palisades and more. Ends with Calaban contact for details.
The Maretta family dominates a lineup of prominent serialists and feature acts. The salary distribution would cover a full month's pay for many smaller shows with common attractions. The date to remember is Wednesday July 3.
The Buchanan Comedy Company performed at Sleeper opera house with modest attendance during a stormy Monday and a Wednesday railroad picnic. A larger crowd gathered last night and tonight the run is expected to draw well. A Saturday matinee at 2 pm offers 10 cent admission and a 10 20 or 30 cent price for Saturday night drawings for a bedroom set.
James R. Quinn and Mrs Frances Vandergrief were married Monday evening June 24 at the residence of John Bishop on Seventh Street South the bride’s father. Special Municipal Judge J M Johnson officiated. They will live in the city and be at home after Monday June 30. Quinn is a well known lumberman.
Y P S of the Swedish Lutheran church schedules a July Fourth picnic at M Hagberg's farm three miles east of town. A program of speeches, declamations and songs in English and Swedish will be provided. Free lumber wagon rides to and from the venue are offered. Wagons depart the church at 9 30 and 10 30 a m. All are welcome.
The Nickel Route offers a day train leaving Chicago at 1 30 p m arriving Cleveland 11 30 p m praised as the best day train. Uniformed porters in charge of day coaches. Lowest rates to all points. For information contact J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago. The Ministerial Association meets Monday July 1 at 1 30 o'clock at the Y M C A parlors to receive the committee report from June 27. Secretary.
A special council session considers C N Parker's bid to buy the electric light plant. The street committee is tasked with notifying Parker, and Floyd Holt's $2 bill is approved. The city loses a dam power injunction in federal court. Lemon Brothers' July 3 tour showcases Rajab the elephant and Fighting Tom the boxing kangaroo with Dempsey.
The piece notes fine growing weather keeping farmers busy with weeds. On Monday the 24th the board of equalization met with few changes, praising assessor W A Warren. Young folks from Bay Lake Maple Grove and nearby towns attend a literature society meeting. Harry Congdon visits. Henry Persson district 2 road overseer praised for good work. Several road district contracts to be let July 5 by supervisors.
County superintendents of Aitkin Crow Wing and Morrison counties direct the four week session at Central School Building Little Falls with instructors F W Hubbard conductor and H W Brewster and W E Johnson assistants. Teachers urged to attend bring textbooks and supplies and boarding offered at reasonable rates. Application for liquor license in Cass county noted with hearing set. Also notices on sale of Central Hotel furniture and water rent due July 10 1895 by Braitzap Water Co and First National Bank Block.
Citizens of Garrison and nearby towns plan a full day at J F Dykeman’s residence with a 9 a m parade. 10 a m foot races and 11 a m sack races offer cash prizes. A picnic, literary program, ball game for a purse, and evening dancing cap the day. The literary exercises feature multiple recitations songs and readings by local residents and visiting figures. Midnight supper to cap the event.
A telegram from Brainerd dam proposer C N Parker to Mayor Halsted, sent from New York on June 21 1895, asks if city council would sell the electric plant for his sixty thousand dollars debt and outlines proposed taxes on the dam electric road and phone assets. A special council meeting was held to consider the matter with a report due at the next regular session.
A special meeting of Pap Thomas Post is called for Saturday evening June 29 to finalize arrangements for the encampment. The post will march as in 61 led by martial music fife and drum with J C Conanon P C N M Pare Adjt.
Three or four toboggans are sought at Gilbert Lake Park in a request attributed to Witmuegr Howmes.
If your horse has sore feet or any hoof disease, apply Hygia Hoof Packing. Geo Woodling supplies it.
Sherwood's Cough Syrup sold 20 years with positive guarantee and no returns. Money to loan on city property via J R Surry, agent. House for rent four rooms, city water, J C Conapon. Teeth services by Dr. Ribbel with Odontander. M Hagberg goods with profit claims. Spring line carpets wallpapers furniture unmatched west of St Paul. Mack's Headache Powders sold by McFadden Drug Co and C D Johnson. Schroeder place corner Fifth and Ringwood streets with property for sale 4100 price 3500 2000 cash. Leon E Lum 41. Car load nails at C B White's. nails priced low.
Six room dwelling with modern improvements and city water. Congdon removes smoke and dust and brightens old paper. C A Walker & Co. offer the finest meats in the city. Re-varnish wagons and buggies at Congdon's. Lowest prices on native beef at Walker & Co. Touch up wagons for spring trade at Congdon's. Save money by patronizing the Disratex for job work and advertising. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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