04 Mar 1887
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1887
Page
1
The document presents a receipts and disbursements record along with assets and liabilities for the fiscal year ending December 31 1886. Likely a private or corporate financial summary submitted by Louis Tachh.
A ledger of parish or town disbursements for pauper care includes John Chisholm care for Mrs Carlson and others, Losey & Dean burial and groceries for paupers, Aitken board for Mrs Thompson and Mrs Carlson, and various vendors supplying food, medicine, and fuel. Amounts listed show small sums for care, grave digging, and transportation among multiple households and institutions.
Brainerd residents back Col. C. B. Sleeper for mayor citing his long service, business leadership and residence in the city since 1871. The piece notes his war service, policing reform, and calls for his appointment to a resident judge role if the new judicial district assigns Brainerd.
The article notes Fleming was elected municipal judge in Brainerd without opposition as public sentiment favored him. It cites his previous trusted positions, law prominence, and predicts he will serve honorably, increasing popularity during his two year term.
Gull River correspondent harshly criticizes Knox over his actions related to the Cass County organization, detailing perceived faults and calling for accountability.
Defeated candidate Spaulding concedes the loss, noting no ill will toward him. Public opinion had rallied for Sleeper well before the race, making Sleeper’s victory a foregone conclusion regardless of the field.
The Duluth and Winnipeg plan collapsed in the legislature. The grant the road sought will now go to the Brainerd and Northwestern, and that line’s construction will provide a solid link for the Duluth Fergus Falls and Southern, as the other would have.
The Tribune boasted of a bold political contortion claiming either Sleeper or Spaulding would win, and the forecast proved correct. It notes likely support for Col. Sleep er but defers announcing due to after vote counts.
A city council outlines plans to strengthen the police department in the new year. The proposal emphasizes recruitment, training, community outreach, and updated equipment to enhance public safety and response capabilities.
The Fergus Journal reports the Crow Wing county treasurer misplaced the safe’s combination and telegraphed Cincinnati for the lock. experts in Stillwater could have opened it locally.
160 acre farm offered with 80 acres tillable and 80 acres meadow. Easy terms and will take stock or horses or cattle as first payment. Inquire of C H Wiley Crow Wing. The Cognac Cocktail from Smith's touted as finest tobacco in the market.
Public notice urges readers to tell friends about Boschee's German Syrup claiming relief in consuming, coughing, croup, asthma, pneumonia and other throat and lung diseases. It touts three doses as curative, cites 80 000 dozen sold last year, and urges asking druggists about Lam le bottles at 10 cents or 75 cents.
A New Yorker reports a decade of catarrh and bronchitis ending after three to four months of Swift's Specific. He describes renewing health and twelve pounds gained, urging others to try the remedy based on his experience.
Judge Justin Smith is praised for bearing the honor gracefully as nine aspirants compete for the office of Chief of Police. The dam work continues smoothly and city morale remains high with Jas. S. Gardner named as forthcoming president of the city council.
The Disparch endorses with a 522 to 856 vote tally and notes four aspirants for the city treasurership wearing crepe. Sleeper wins a larger majority than any candidate, while the new city council is described as composed of intelligent gentlemen and expected to do good work next year.
Robert Caughie is a candidate for the city street commissioner post and would make a strong choice. A council meeting next Monday evening is anticipated to be very interesting with standing room at a premium.
Officials report criminals are exceedingly scarce in the district over the past six months. The coming term of court requires no grand jury as a matter of routine.
The city council declared Justin Smith elected Special Municipal Judge with seven votes from the Second ward, one for C. D. Johnson, and one for Q. H. Havill. Mr. Smith plans to qualify and assume the duties.
Mrs. Luthia Jackson of Athens Georgia tests to a nineteen year struggle with eczema described as erysipelas in the ankles. She details eighteen months of Swift's Specific use yielding relief after other remedies failed and five bottles completed. She notes a grateful testimonial and includes a free treatise offer from the Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Georgia.
A letter signed Anxious asks the New York World about pension eligibility after catching a severe cold by reading near an open window. The editor answers that chances are excellent, noting upcoming pension legislation in Washington may reward colds from patriotic activity.
A state board report for the year ending July 31 1885 analyzes Crow Wing County pauper costs per inhabitant and jail facilities. It notes pauper spending ranged from 8.3 to 32.8 cents per person and totals 1391.42 dollars. The Brainerd lockup built 1885 costs 2300 with four cells and good ventilation. The 1882 county jail fails inspection for overcrowding darkness and poor heating with unsafe features and vermin issues.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.