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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1896
Page
4
The 1886 Brainerd rate schedule states legal notices may not be charged less than one cent per word with a three cent per word insertion for all resolutions of respect and similar notices. The notice is published in the Journal and Dispatch with filing details and postal classification.
Brainerd Daily items report loans and insurance from Smith & Winslow, sales at Hoffman stores, river bridge work, dances, theater notes, lecture by A. P. Myer, new medical office of Dr. Young, and various visits, relocations, and public notices across Brainerd with names including J. E. Ireland, W. S. McClenahan, and C. D. Johnson.
News reports a drowning at Gull Lake near a ford between Gull and Mud Lakes. John Kiley, eye witness, described Van Wold's attempt to cross, going under as the wagon horses frightened, body recovered with $4.75 and a letter erased to a Deerfield recipient. He left a wife and four children. father in Millbank, S D.
City council convened with most members present except Alderman Bartlett and Jas Gardner. Minutes and officer reports were reviewed. street and sidewalk projects on Oak street and East Brainerd discussed. complaints about planking on Bluff avenue and crosswalks noted. Licenses granted for Moberg Peterson and James McKeig transfers. Y M C A funding approved. Hose Company officers confirmed. An 1896 six month treasurer report referred to finance. police license enforcement urged. local business notices and a horse theft case detailed involving O D Ellis and Windom sheriff.
Staples death notices report John Commons dying of typhoid fever at home age about 20, funeral at Catholic church then burial in Brainerd. Lyman H. Lyons dies of heart failure at Lombermen’s Hospital age 27. remains shipped to Vern Dale. Arthur Johnson infant six months dies. funeral today. Prices listed on hand bills. R. F. Watters.
Keene and McFarpen challenge a local insurance agent’s claim of the first loss adjusted without question in the city. They accuse him of overstating the event and call for factual reporting on the Gergen Mooers fire settlement.
A Brainerd area dispute accuses J M Elder Agency of misstating a livery barn loss settlement on eight thousand dollars insurance. The response cites unpaid claims by multiple companies and questions the advertising assertion, while other local notices announce marriages and licenses.
Farewell social planned at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Goodman on Ninth street north Wednesday evening May 13 ice cream cake or strawberries to order everyone invited to attend
Mrs Fannie E Smith has bought W K Campbell’s share in Campbell and Smith and will run the old store as the Smith Clothing Co. The firm is among the city’s oldest and is expected to receive strong patronage in the northwest.
Arthur Schula about 18 and employed at the Northern Pacific shops was badly injured Monday when a heavy car sill dropped on his head as three men lifted it. The skull fracture threatened his life, but there are now hopeful signs of recovery.
J M Hayes tried cashing a check at Parson and Swanson's on Tuesday. A $29 gold coin was stolen while Hayes spoke to someone. The thief, Emil Hallin, was arrested, paid back the coin, and ordered to leave town.
At the May 6 regular shoot the scores include Brown 00111111001101 1 10 and Tache 001010101101001 7 with entries for Mentor 100110111101 10 10 Wood 810090119000100 4 LaBar 1101011101001109 8 Kirkwood 101100000010011 6 Courtney 3110001101111001 9 Weetfall 6100110110011007 Casey 111000010111100 8 The notice also states Big reductions on all stock of shoes until June 1 by R F Laurens Front Street.
In Buffalo New York, July 7 to 11 the Nickel Plate road has arranged sale of excursion tickets at 12 dollars round trip with 2 dollars added for membership. Tickets on sale July 5 and 6 with liberal return limits. For stopovers routes times, contact J Calahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago Ill.
The Brainerd Co operative Building and Loan Association elected officers on Monday with W. E. Entriken as President W. A. Fleming as Vice President Chas Scott as Treasurer A. G. Mitchie as Secretary and Fleming also serving as Attorney.
A reader seeks a $400 loan offering 10 percent interest with gilt edge security on an improved farm. Contact details appear in the notice for potential lenders.
Ascalon Commandery No 16 Knights Templar elected E. C. George Forsyth as chief, Geo A Keene as general, Geo D LaBar as captain general, E O Parks as prelate, H Ribble as senior warden, J T Frater as junior warden, Jno N Nevers as treasurer, and E M Westfall as recorder. Installation set for Thursday evening May 14.
Leon E. Loum urges immediate signatures for the Pryde petition to the governor next week. He asks supporters to sign by Monday and warns petition circulation is prohibited in railroad shops. Loum clarifies the petition seeks community interests, not sympathy or clemency.
The Nickel Plate road sets one fare for round trips to Cleveland Ohio for the General Conference from May 1 to 31. Tickets go on sale April 29 30 and May 1 and May 12. Three through trains leave Chicago at 8:05 am 1:30 pm and 9:20 pm. Applications to J Calahan 111 Adams Street Chicago Illinois for details.
The text notes a large attractive city ideal for visitors, with peak times around the Republican Convention in June and the People's Party Convention in July. It promotes the Burlington Route as the best line and suggests asking a local ticket agent for the Burlington service and tickets.
76 acre farm on the south end of Bay Lake in Crow Wing County with a 14 by 31 foot house and 12 by 12 addition, a two story barn 20 by 25, wood shed and tool shed in a prime small fruit district. Contact J. M. Youna Bay Lake Mine. Also note the buyer can trade for a child’s shoe for one dollar at the Big 9.
The Republican National Convention will be held in St Louis on June sixteenth marking the party's eleventh such meeting. Burlington Route trains serve principal points across eleven states and offer the direct line to St Louis from St Paul Minneapolis and Mississippi Valley regions.
The General Conference of the M E church at Cleveland runs May 1 to 31. One round trip fare is authorized on the Nickel Plate road with tickets on sale April 29 30 May 1 and 12. Address J Y Callahan Gen Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Ill. Also Misses Fine Kid Shoes at 125 per pair sold at R F Watters.
The gathering plans to nominate a presidential candidate in St Louis on June 16. Delegates and visitors are advised that the Burlington Route offers the best direct line, with home agents able to sell tickets on the Burlington.
The Nickel Plate road offers one fare round trip tickets during the M E church general conference from May 1 to 31. Tickets go on sale April 29 30 May 1 and 12. For more information contact J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Ill.
The New Flour and Feed Mill of the Brainerd Roller Mill Co. is located at Brainerd and represents a major expansion in local grain processing. The facility promises increased capacity and economic activity for the mill and surrounding community.
Saw mill site with water over piling grounds and 40 acres of farming land. Includes house, barns and outbuildings. Terms available on inquiry.
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