McClenahan Seeks District Bench Nomination
Citizens and Republicans rally behind W S McClenahan as the party’s favored candidate for the district bench. He faces a strong, unified Republican front against the present Democratic incumbent Judge Holland with a presidential year expected high turnout. The dispatch for Cass Lake notes Page Morris, the current congressman, as the sole serious candidate for the Sixth District seat, while J Adam Bede is dismissed as a jokester with little support.
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McClenahan
W.S. McClenahan
Judge Holland
Crow Wing
Woolsack
Perpen
Page Morris
J. Adam Bede
Adam
Washington
Bede
Congress
Cass Lake Voice
Northfield Sees No Delinquent Tax Descriptions Amid Prosperity
The report notes Northfield, similar in size to Brainerd, lacked any delinquent tax descriptions in its township, a sign described as showing prosperity.
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Northfield
Brainerd
State audit backs farmer loan program performance
State Auditor Dunn reports ten year results showing loans to farmers totaling $261,918 with full repayment except $23,944. The evidence suggests the loans are good risks and largely repaid.
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Dunn
St. Cloud Gas and Electric Company Foreclosure Receiver Named
Bondholders proceed with foreclosure on the mortgage and C. S. Benson is appointed receiver after the company defaulted on the January interest payment, a move surprising locals though anticipated by some.
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St. Cloud Gas and Electric Company
C. S. Benson
St. Cloud
Supreme Court Rules Tax Fraud Can Be Corrected
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the state's claim that tax collection fraud can be corrected. Itasca county lands once assessed at minimal values were readjusted to proper valuations for six back years after fraud discovery. Defendants, who held receipts, were ordered to pay the increases as the state’s right to rectify fraud was affirmed.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Weyerhausers
Itasca County
Holland
State Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Indians to contest appraisal of reservation improvements
Maj. Ruffee of Brainerd and Gus Beaulieu with Mille Lacs delegation met Senator Nelson to protest Dar Hall's valuation of improvements on their reservation. They seek a repraisal and threaten contests against settlers and allotment claims on ceded lands if refused. Washington cor.
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Maj
Ruffee
Brainerd
Gus Beaulieu
Mille Lacs
Page Morris hinges on Duluth for renomination
The Minneapolis Journal notes Page Morris risked defeat if Duluth does not back him. The Sixth district largely supports Morris and would back his renomination if Duluth aligns. without Duluth, the seat could go to another area.
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Page Morris
Duluth
Sixth District
Minneapolis Journal
Morris
They Want County Option Campaign in Minnesota
The Minnesota Total Abstinence association has begun a campaign for a county option law. Circulars and pledge blanks totaling 15 000 have been circulated. The pledge binds signers to vote only for candidates who promise to secure signatures for further pledges and to use them in interviewing prospective lawmakers.
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Minnesota Total
Banker Routs a Robber
J R Garrison cashier of the bank of Thornville Ohio had been robbed of health by lung trouble until he used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption He called it the best medicine for a severe cold or lung trouble and said he always keeps a bottle on hand Trial bottles are offered free at McFadden Drug Co and Johnson s Pharmacy for 80 cents per bottle and $1 00 per trial bottle
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J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
McFadden Drug Co
Johnson's
Vest Pocket Postage Stamp Books To Be Issued
The Postoffice Department plans within three months to issue compact stamp books for sale at post offices. Available in 12, 24, and 48 stamp formats, they will feature United States and international rates on the cover. A paraffin coating prevents sticking and each book will cost one cent more, with the government earning eight dollars per thousand books.
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Postoffice Department
Postoffice
United States
He Fooled the Surgeons by Self Healing
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, described as the best in the world, and was advised by doctors to seek operation. The ad also touts Dr Thomas' Electric Oil for burns wounds sore throat croup catarrh asthma and similar ailments.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Bucklen
McFadden Drug Co
Johnson
Thomas
Dean's Ointment Offers Instant Relief and Cure
Hives torment both children and elders. Dean's Ointment is advertised as easily curing symptoms with instant relief and a permanent cure. Available at any drug store for 60 cents.
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Dean
Gull Lake Bridge Controversy Arises Over North Route
W H Hauverr writes to Arena readers arguing Home Brook township residents prefer a direct year round road to Brainerd via the Gull Lake lower route over Blair and Alfsberg’s proposed bridge. He cites grading costs, terrain, and broader access for settlers to Brainerd.
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Epitror
Blair
Alfsberg
Home Brook Township
Town 135
Range 29
Range
Board of Commissioners
Brainerd
Nort
Gull Lake
Home Brook
Messrs
Alfsburg
Joel Smith
Jas.onaway
Thos. Nary
Chas. Kinkele
J. C. Harmon
Freeman Thorpe
Geo. Holland
G.S. Hardy
Stony Brook
Mayo Brook
Cullen Lake
Blair and
Alfsig
Smiley
T. J. Nary
Home Brook Town
Hubert Lake
Hallett
W. H. Hauverr
Notice of Final Proof for Anton Fnius Minnesota Land Claim
Notice is hereby given that Anton Fnius has filed for final proof to establish his claim. The proof will be made before W. A. Johnston, Clerk of District Court, Brainerd, Minnesota, on April 2, 1900. He resides at Deerwood and lists Emil Hanson, John G. Hanson, Erick Tisk, Peter Nygren as witnesses.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Eettier
W. A. M Johnston
Brainerd
Ponder
Vis
Anton Fnius
Emil Hanson
John G. Hanson
Erick Tisk
Peter Nygren
P. O. Addrees
All Deerwood
Crow Wing Co
M. D. Taylor
Register
Notice of settler filing intention to patent land
February 20 1900 notice that Orin Ostrander H E No 18818 has filed intent to make final proof before W A M Johnston clerk of district court Brainerd Minn April 2 1900 for the NW 1 4 of Sec 22 Twp 135 Range 2 with residence and cultivation claimed by John Fisher Frank Rogers Ruben Gray Paul Markee P O Brainerd Crow Wing Co Minn M D Taylor Register
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St. Cloud
Minn
W. A. M. Johnston
District Court
Brainerd
Ender
Orin Ostrander H. E
Eaid
John Fisher
Frank Rogers
Ruben Gray
Paul Markee
Crow Wing Co
Land Office Notice of Intention to Prove Claim
Land Office at Ut. Cloud Minnesota January 2 1900 notices that Frank Johnson H E 16888 seeks to prove his claim for half of Section 26 Township 186 Range and adjoining lots before W A Johnston Clerk of District Court Brainerd Minnesota on March 24 1900 with Andrew Moe Little Halverson John Ford Ever Anderson listed as witnesses and Pequot Crow Wing Co Minnesota P O address shown P Taylor Register
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Andrew Moe
Little Halverson
John Ford
Ever Anderson
P. O
Pequot
Crow Wing
Co. Mion
M. B. Taylor
Register
Notice of Final Proof for William S Petre
Notice is given that William S Petre has filed a notice of intention to make final proof in support of his claim. The hearing will be before W A M Johnston, Clerk of District Court, Brainerd Minnesota, on Friday March 23 1900. The land is Ex NW and Lot 1 Section 26 Township 45 Range 20. Names listed: George Bock Henry Wellwood Jonathan Finley Joseph Golia. Postoffice Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. M D Taylor Register.
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Minnesota
Crow Wing
W. P. Jewrrr
Brainerd
Said
A. D
Minn
Crow Wing County
St. Cloud
Cetler
W. A. M. Johnston
William
Petre
George Bock
Henry Wellwood
Jonathan Finley
Joseph Golia
Crow Wieg County
M. D. Taylor
Register
Caroline Sundberg
Register of Deeds
State of Minnesota
Security Savings and Loan Association of Minneapolis
Minnnesota
Eettier
Lerk
District Court
John Baieden
H. R
Warren Grey
Sam Robinson
Milton D. Gorton
Peter Barto
P.O
Addess of All
Crow Wing Co
D. Taylor
Purevant
Eaid
A. Mahlum
Crow Wing County Sheriff Names Legal Representation
Crow Wing County Sheriff O P Erickson is named in a case with Deputy W W Winter listed as deputy. Attorneys Russell Cray and Jamieon represent the plaintiff, located at 47 Loan and Trust Bidg, Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 6.
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O. P. Erickson
Crow Wing County
Minnesota
W. W. Winter
Russell, Cray & Jamieon
Loan & Trust
Minneapolis
Minn
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P ©. Wieland
Ingersoll & Wieland
Official Paper
Ineeneo
Wieland
Diepatch
A. J. Hareren
Tribune
Priday
Gull Lake Bridge
W. H. Hallett
M.D. Taylor
Ut. Cloud
Mian
Frank Johnson
Township
Fifteenth Judicial District
Robert D. Russell
The
Security Savings and Loan Association
State OF
County of
S. E. Sanborn
Bao
United States Land Office
St. Cloud, In
General Land Office
U. S
M.D. Talor
St. Cloud, Minn
Hoffman's
John Larson
Drapeau
C. B. White
Justin
U. White
Manacer
Brainerd Lumber CO
Brainerd, Minnesota
D. W. Koop
T. A. Martin
6Th St. North
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