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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
4
Rube Allyn to perform one night. J N Nevers visits Staples on Tuesday. County commissioners meet next Tuesday. Various residents relocate or plan work from painting depots to rail projects. Community events include dances, socials, and a church meeting with pastor Rowe to reconsider resignation. A deathbed confession links a Doolittle to a past murder.
John P. Gardiner leaves Missoula to attend the International Association of Machinists convention in Cincinnati as a delegate for the Northern Pacific road. The gathering opens next Monday.
Reports confirm no word from Peter Oleon as family believes him dead. Community events include a W C T U supper May 7 for Fountain Fund, Ladies Aid sewing May 8, and a May 10 minstrel at Sleeper Opera House. Court dates set for local counties and a May 7 visit by Rube Allyn with matinee for children and evening show for the public.
Dr C E Lam and his wife arrived in Wadena Tuesday evening after visiting England Europe and major cities. They will stay briefly in Wadena and he plans to settle in Duluth. The Wadena Journal notes mills in Minneapolis face low water in Pokegama reservoir and log drivers wait for a flush, anticipating limited sawmill activity until June 1.
The Tremont hosted the Operatic Minstrels with a matinee and a farewell night performance. The troupe, described as colored performers, offered eight original entertainments in a traditional minstrelsy style with pure negro origins. Their songs and jokes were noted as specialty features.
Mr Harry Pegg and Miss Julia Vigel united in marriage at the bride’s parents’ home in Brainerd on Monday evening May 29 with Rev D J Mcay officiating. The couple, known locally, received many well wishers and a wedding feast followed. They departed for West Superior as their future home after a morning departure amid hearty good wishes.
The lum ber man Jacob Hamerle was recovered from Wabadah Lake by Frank Raynor a lumber camp cook. He had vanished from the camp in November and no inquest was held as no identifying belongings or home details were found. It remains unclear whether death was suicide or accident.
A fire at the Arlington hotel on Wednesday caused about 600 dollars in damage with water damage equal to the blaze. The origin is unknown though it began in a third floor room used by two dining room girls who had left at six o'clock. The room was destroyed including clothing worth about 200 dollars. Miss Lucy Stearns to open a kindergarten May 6 at Guild rooms assisted by Mrs. J. C. Atherton. Tuition is 1 dollar weekly, 75 cents for two from the same family. hours 9 to 12, with possible transport for distant pupils.
The Brainerd Gun Club held its first shoot on Wednesday at the new grounds at the street car line end. The club, reorganized, plans summer activity and a late June tournament. A Friday meeting will finalize summer details. Current members include A White F S Parker Dr S M Kirkwood A F Ferrig Geo D La Bar L W Chase John T Frater W J Bain Dr J L Camp J R Weatfall G M Walker A E Veon Dr Courtney Louis Tache M K Swartz J R Smith S H Parker G S McLain Dan McIntosh N McFadden W S McClenahan Jas McCabe W H Mantor J H Koop A L Hoffman G A Keene J M Hayes N H Ingersoll J J Howe Dr A F Groves J J Froet J F Gloster man W P Buckley John Bubar
State seed contracts awarded to M Hagberg. delivery to applicants starts next Monday from Sixth Street store by Auditor Tache. 222 applicants receive seed. 98 in Cass and 124 in Crow Wing counties. Farmers asked to bring sacks as they may bear costs. aim to produce superior tame hay next year. A baseball bat set with each boy's clothes suit from J F McGinnis & Co.
On Tuesday evening a committee led by J. P. Saunders and D. F. McIntosh surprised John Bubar, marking his last day as proprietor with an elegant rocking chair and a testimonial. The note from numerous friends praises his geniality, fellowship, and past favors, signed by a long list of well known names.
Friday evening special meeting saw large attendance. By laws revised and pamphlets ordered. A committee led by W. S. McClenahan and President Parker to oversee printing. A four member committee including A. F. Ferris H. C. Stivers and G. W. Holland to press for passenger trains No 7 and 8 via the current route. Additional committees formed for audits and for manufactures and commerce.
Six room dwelling in good repair with city water. Property listed by J C Conapon.
About a dozen neighbors from Little Falls went with teams and plows last Tuesday to till Mike Berget’s field after his team was disabled by an accident. Berget returned the favor with plenty of beer.
The Brainerd Co-Operative Building and Loan Association elected officers for the coming year with Werner Hemstead as president, W A Fleming as vice president and attorney, and Charles Scott as treasurer. Etta A Tifft died at 11 months of scarlet fever and was buried. Louis Henkel died aged 50 from appendicitis at his Brooks street home. funeral at the Catholic church with Rev. Fr. Lynch. Chas T Schmid reported Brainerd's lively season after returning with cattle sales. The big saw mill begins operating today pulling logs by railroad, as Brainerd and the Northern Mill Company contribute to the town’s growth.
Post No. 30 G A R calls comrades and patriotic groups to join Memorial Day May 30 1895 and honor fallen soldiers with flowers and remembrance. It notes 27 years of the custom and urges unity, education, and national pride under Old Glory. A separate notice promotes local goods and services from city merchants.
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