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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
4
Local notices report visits and travels of residents from Brainerd and neighboring towns including J L Berg and Mrs Murphy. The scene notes church events, concerts, and lectures at Y M C A and Swedish Lutheran services. Legal and criminal items include bicycle fines, train wreck hindrances by boys, and a jail-bound youth case.
Last Wednesday afternoon C L Pratt H D Powers and A A Kremer with L E Lum visited Pokegama lake for a sail. A buggy pole failed causing a runaway near the river hill. Kremer fell and suffered a dislocated shoulder bruises, and was taken home for treatment by Dr Rosser.
Crow Wing county outlines nine districts for census purposes listing ward groups and towns. Districts cover a mix of wards and organized towns including St Matthias Daggett Brook Crow Wing Long Lake Maple Grove Garrison and areas south of the Mississippi River plus multiple town numbers within 133 to 138 ranges.
At a Monday meeting the Board of Trade discussed lending help to appointed enumerators and directed the president to appoint two men per ward. Announced nominees include First ward R Caughie and J S Gardner. Second ward J T Sanborn and A L Hoffman. Third ward F S Parker and Geo Forsyth. Fourth ward L P Johnson and I A White. Fifth ward R H Paine and W Hemstead. Other business covered secretary election and salary, to be decided at next regular meeting.
Jacob Schilb married Annie Pearson on Saturday afternoon at their fitted up Walker block residence. Rev L S Stapf officiated. An evening reception followed with many friends attending, featuring dancing, music, and a banquet.
Edward Evenson married Miss Bertha Budke in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Andre on Tuesday. The couple began their new life together after a simple wedding service.
Telegram from Motley reports F W Clifford aged fifty a longtime resident and G A R member died by suicide Wednesday morning. He hanged himself after tying a rope to a barn rafter and shooting himself through the breast with a 32 caliber revolver. Mentally afflicted he had recently returned from Fergus Falls asylum leaving a wife.
The Gun Club members posted scores for a Wednesday morning event. Kirkwood posted 11 10 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 -10. White showed 0 0 0 -11. Comet and others posted varied counts. Mantor finished 8 points behind. Reene and Smith posted lower scores with final tallies near 9 and 15.
The Nickel Plate Road proclaims through service to New York and Boston remains unmatched. Wagner Palace Cars and Dining Cars accompany daily through trains. passengers are advised to contact local agents or J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, 199 Clark Street, Chicago.
Brainerd opens with a 7 6 victory over St. Paul Picketts at Athletic Park in a hotly contested game. Phyle starred for Brainerd with pitching and two base hits. Larkin struggled in the fifth, allowing three straight baserunners. The contest featured a standout double play Hill Page Carroll and strong infield play, with Burquin's leadership noted.
Brainerd Fire Department holds a special meeting at Central Hose Saturday May 18 at 8 pm to act on inviting participation in the Memorial Day parade and exercises. Chief D F McIntosh urges all members to attend and vote on the plan.
Congdon offers brightened paper goods and removal of smoke. Hagberg sells at no article below cost with a future double price. Erb’s harness shop showcases whips. C A Walker & Co. offers finest native beef. J K Smith is fire insurance HQ. E C Bane Co sells canned salmon. M Hagberg lists 16 ounce pounds. W H Erb receives new whip stock. White sells stove fittings and tinware. Help wanted for general hosework at Dr Hemstead’s residence.
City animals found running at large will be taken up by the poppetmaster and impounded under Ordinance Nos. 32 and 68. The ordinance prohibits cows horses mules sheep oxen bulls and steers from running at large between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. A. J. Halsted, Mayor.
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