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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
4
Brainerd items report J H Koop visiting St Paul on business and J N Nevers hosting a Wednesday gathering. Several notices promote Hagberg groceries and Erb harness shop whips while Mrs Hazen visits Duluth and a special district court term is set in Aitkin county for Italian murderers.
The City Hotel and Restaurant in this city has been sold to Mrs Kate Closterman of Staples and possession is expected April 1. Fire department reports two calls last week with minimal damage to I A Whites residence and Miss Gillis barn. County Commissioner John Bubar slowly recovering and appears at his hotel office. Merchants anticipate a brisk spring with extensive repairs and new activity. The Senate discussed woman suffrage with many ladies present but adjourned without action.
Miss Ellen Vail daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vail of South east Brainerd died in Minneapolis on Sunday aged 17. Her remains were brought to Brainerd Tuesday and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday with Rev D D McKay officiating. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
A section of the dam landing above the bridge collapsed with a heavy log load, driving ice against the bridge pilings. Two piles broke and the structure became unsafe for travel. Repairs are underway to restore safety.
C B White adds tinware granite ware copper ware stove furnishings and nickel plated copper ware to his hardware stock. The store now offers a complete hardware assortment to furnish a house and promises not to be undersold on quality.
The N. P. Express Co plans to consolidate offices along the line with the freight department. Even in Little Falls and Bismarck the change is done and delivery wagons removed. The Litttle Falls office may join the freight office. agent Reuss awaits directions and will be offered a suitable position.
Thomas Eiden John Meade and E W Wright faced charges from lumberman Wm Powers for running a two man ahead Pedro scam. Eiden and Meade were convicted fined 25 dollars or 30 days. Wright was discharged on city attorney’s motion.
Governor Clough remitted a jail sentence for Wm. Bredfeld and son Frank after their guilty plea to selling liquor without a license. Sheriff Spalding delivered the petition to St. Paul. the governor granted clemency stating the acts were not willful. The men expressed gratitude for the pardon and the fair action.
Milch cow request addressed to Prof. J. A. Wilson. D. M. Clark & Co. to trade lumber for hardware. C. A. Walker & Co. offers finest meats in the city.
J. A. Maris announces a Brainerd Minn enterprise supplying pattern and model work, foundry tasks, and repairs for sewing machines, bicycles, guns, barber tools, saws, and light machinery. He promises low prices, home service, night work, and quick repairs, with a motto to help others live.
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