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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1890
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch imprint lists editors and proprietors N. H. Ingersoll and F. W. Wieland. Publication details note room locations Sleeper Block and a yearly subscription rate of $1.50. Marketing claims claim finest job printing in the city and postal entry at Brainerd, Minnesota as second class.
Brainerd society notes include visits by A E Pennell and Mrs McMahon of St Cloud, Miss Aggie Meekins returns from Minneapolis, and a new baby for Mr and Mrs Clarence Grenell. Local events feature a calico ball at the asylum, Norway independence day celebration, and Brainerd high school promoted to second grade. A Brainerd couple Mr and Mrs John Cochran arrive from Hiawatha Kansas. several injuries and business openings noted.
Bleached bones about sixty years old and six feet tall found near Fort Ripley. A log side with a tussock yielded gloves shirts and newspapers dated 1888. Suspected to be James Shields, tied to Little Falls dam work and Parker school, coroner holds the bones.
The Gup Club held a forenoon shoot in a snow storm with good scores. Wm. Paine Jr won the first badge, A. F. Ferris the second, and N. H. Ingersoll the 6 to 10 class badge. The score sheet lists many shooters and varied results.
Special meeting notes include receipts from county funds and book sales, disbursements for salaries and supplies, and a recap of finances from 1889 to 1890. May 14 meeting names John Willis president, P Dist treasurer, and committees on charter and commencement.
The Brainerd city council on Tuesday elected N. W. Wheatley as president on the first ballot and Hagberg as vice president after four ballots. W. S. McClenahan was chosen city attorney, and Nels Peterson won the street commissioner post on the second ballot. Police appointments were confirmed, and several ward clerks and judges received pay. The meeting also approved bills, granted a building permit, and accepted a resignation from the board of health.
Mayor Stivers faced opposition after appointing E A Gleason as hose house janitor amid charges against Adam Belmont. A general alarm and petition followed but Belmont was reinstated only after a vote, with Andy Bennett winning over John Burrell. Ice cream parlors will serve at the Armory waiting rooms by Ashley Ford.
The annual Minnesota firemen convention will be held June 10 and 11 in Brainerd with about 400 delegates expected from most of the state’s fire departments. The event promises cordial civic hospitality and public demonstrations by local firefighters.
The committee and manager of the opera Pinafore promise a memorable musical event on the 20th. A well selected cast and a chorus of at least fifty voices are reported, with numerous named roles and relatives in the corps. The lineup includes Sir Joseph Porter, Capt Corcoran, Dick Deadeye, and many others in a large, community production.
Brainerd to multiple destinations listed with first and second class fares. Includes St Louis Sioux City Chicago Kansas City and California routes. Excursion rate to south and west of Missouri river May 20th. New Northern Pacific time card June 8. Pullman service changes via Wallula Junction. Clergymen half fare permits now valid on Wisconsin Central. World’s Wonderland Yellowstone excursion tickets resume May 30 with stopovers and new hotel and steamboat accommodations at Yellowstone Lake.
The association held its annual meeting last Tuesday evening and elected L. P. White Sr President J. A. Wilson Secretary F. G. Sundberg Treasurer John W. Martin and Dan Doran Trustees J. W. Martin and J. A. Wilson Grounds Committee L P White and C M Patek Finance Committee The grounds committee to select an actuary for next meeting and plan a shelter house and rules. Sundberg reported year finances showing cash on hand 321.91 and total receipts 1 431.39 with various expenses including graves transfers pipes fencing and grounds maintenance.
Mr Small, superintendent of motive power for the Northern Pacific, was hurt while driving a two seated carriage on Dayton Avenue. The rig became loose, the horse panicked, and he was thrown breaking small bones in his right ankle. Dr Courtney arranged his removal to his home. Rev C H Treglawney begins a Sunday series of Pictorial Sermons at 7 45 p m with illustrated pulpit writings.
Mrs. C. L. Woods sells her Lennox store and plans a move to Motley. Earnest Stabaunt, who recently went to Wisconsin, has returned. Mrs. Peter Abear of Brainerd visits her mother Mrs. Kerr in town. Mrs. Ruth Coon returns to Brainerd. Miss Hattie Jacobs of Minneapolis visits Mr. Wheeler’s family. E. C. Trabaunt buys twenty acres of farm land at Sai Gem E. E. Phelps plans to build a residence there soon. Last temperance meeting vote postpones until next fall due to short evenings. Frank.
The report notes a very enjoyable dance at Jas McCarvill’s last Saturday night with many attendees. Local notices mention station grounds cleanup, residents visiting Brainerd and Cromwell, and various advertisements for sales and services around town.
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