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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
4
Brainerd notices list sales of White Wyandot roosters and White Pekin Drakes through Wm Guthrie, opera house events featuring Shore Acres performances, and musical solos by Miss May Wilson. Also noted are church pulpit duties by Rev. Travis and Rev. H S McCowan, local travels to St. Cloud and Duluth, and social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Cohen and Mrs. Patek.
W J Lewis of Staples and J N Nevers of Princeton visit Brainerd on Wednesday and Monday respectively as merchants tout new neckwear, suits, and boy’s clothing. Sundberg’s opens a sale on rustic pear holders amid other items while Gro Susarp advertises late cows and Commercial Club Coffee. Major locals include Supt Blanchard of Duluth, Mrs Rasch in city, and Mayor-elect J W Marr visiting after election.
Advertises the Columbian fountain pen as the most reliable option and urges buyers to purchase only from ATWOOD, The Druggist, for sale.
The district court adjourned at noon Tuesday with the petit jury discharged Saturday. A struck jury trial on Monday and Tuesday may be the last in the state due to a February 20 repeal. Several cases disposed, including a $30.50 verdict for the defendant in Johnson v Parsons. About 75 citizenship papers granted this term to men who had long declared intention.
David Maxwell faced first degree murder arraignment and was sent to jail without bail after requesting examination. William Henry Slaught pleaded not guilty to petty larceny for stealing ties and had his trial set, but it was dismissed when the witness failed to appear. Jessie Harris admitted running a house of ill fame and was fined 100 dollars or 90 days, while Charles Sorenson was fined 26 dollars or 30 days for beating a board bill.
The Minneapolis Journal notes swift action in the Maxwell case with an initial death announcement at Dagger Brook and rapid progression from arrest to life sentence for Mrs Frayer. It contrasts this with Maxwell’s slower fate, who faces trial in September while jailed, amid conflicting second statements blaming Maxwell himself.
The Senior Class met February 24 with members Belle Wilson Mabel Early Geo F Murphy Kelvin Burns and Eugene Whiteley. Officers elected were President Mabel Early Secretary Belle Wilson and Treasurer Geo F Murphy. Next meeting March 5 adjourns committees on motto yell color flower invitation pins are appointed. The Class extends a greeting to the public.
J A Wisox county superintendent announces public teacher examination sessions on Tuesday February 23 and Wednesday February 24 and again Friday March 12 and Saturday March 18. Examination locations and times to follow.
On St Patrick’s Day guests may see Shore Acres staged in a benefit for the Ancient Order of Hibernians and St Francis Church. Tickets are 60 cents for adults, 25 cents for children. The cast includes Rafe Bennett, Martin Berry, Sam Warren, J P Early, Michrel Callen, and May Wilson among others, with musical interludes between acts and a Maine shoreline setting.
The grand jury reports concern abating penalties and interest on delinquent real estate taxes, urges the county attorney to prevent future abatements, and to correct past cases. It appoints a three member committee to appraise the poor farm and requires auditor reports, with Joel Smith to accompany. Also elected are Adam Brown, W. B. Jones and A. R. Cass to examine the poor farm. March 2, 1897 Brainerd.
Brainerd residents are informed that Atwood the Drauggist has secured the agency for Bertier Parabola Spectacles. The glasses claim superior lenses offering equal clarity across the view. Genuine pairs bear "BERTIER PARABOLA" in gilt letters. Beware of frauds.
Monday afternoon officials arranged a gathering of educators in the city to host the Northern Minnesota Teachers Association on Friday and Saturday March 26 and 27. Miss Merritt and Miss Janson were assigned to music for the evening and day sessions. The First Congregational church will host the evening meeting followed by a reception. Prominent educators from across the state are expected, with program speakers including R. E. Denfeld, S. S. Parr, Geo. R. Kleeberger, Alvin Braly, and W. W. Pendergast.
N P officials Mr E M Herr and Mr E H McHenry with W S Darling tested a new mammoth locomotive from St Paul, running to Aitkin with 68 loaded cars. The engine hauled the heavy load easily, comparable to two large Moguls, with only slightly higher fuel use.
No one dies of palmer disease the result of cold, who takes 77 in time for ease by all druggists, 25 ctc. Hoffman's second store will buy your furniture, trade you new goods for old or sell you complete house heaping outfits on installments.
March 5 1897 report shows towns Long Lake Oak Lawn and Deerwood electing supervisors clerks treasurers assessors and justices. Snow storm last night blocked trains mails and plows got stuck delaying Morris accommodations and Staples plow recovery efforts.
It costs no more to sow good seed than old stock. Will you continue poor results or try forethought. Send 10 cents for the catalogue from James Vick's Sons Rochester NY and deduct it from your first order. Their seeds are reliable.
Notice states that the firm M Mahlum & Co is dissolved. Arthur Hagberg continues the business, pays existing bills, and collects all outstanding accounts. Dated March 4, 1897. Mautoum. Arthur Haasera.
A single weekly upholstered Pullman tourist sleeping car runs from St Paul to San Francisco via Northern Pacific and Shasta. Departs St Paul Wednesdays at 7 PM and Staples at 11:50 PM, arriving San Francisco Monday morning. Double berth rate $6.00 for St Paul Minneapolis and Staples travelers. For tickets contact W. D. McKay, N P Ry Co, Brainerd Minnesota.
The nation’s railroads form a vast network with 178054 miles of roads led by the Wisconsin Central Lines. Elegant trains offer fast service from St Paul and Minneapolis to Milwaukee Chicago and points east and south. Ticket agents provide maps and tickets. Fresh salt water fish arrive daily at Benson & Gray's Fifth Street meat market.
Agents seek one posting in every locality to advertise staple goods and profits. Postals requested for ORTHWESTE 710 Boston Bik and Silverwars Co in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Leon E Lum attorney notices dated January 22 1997 with subsequent dates February 5 12 19 26 and March 5 12 indicating scheduled filings or hearings. Public notice references to legal proceedings or docket actions involving the attorney.
Benson and Gray slash pork roasts and pork steaks from 12 dollars to ten cents per pound. Indee cuts at this low price across all stores. Fresh salt water fish arrive daily in stock.
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