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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1889
Page
4
The Duluth papers report Miss Bassiker has been discharged after sufficient proof could not convict. The decision ends the case with no verdict.
The Brainerd paper reports spring term closing Friday, shops closing Tuesday for voters, new Laurel street real estate office, and a busy week with church sermons, travel, and social events. Real estate transfers surge due to expected manufacturing growth while local clubs form for baseball and a Swedish concert draws crowds. A memorial service for Mrs Hallett, a city resident since, is noted along with a parade plan for Decoration Day. Baby carriages showcased by D M Clark & Co. as a sales pitch.
Arrangements for Decoration Day in Brainerd have been finalized with Pap Thomas Post overseeing the observance. Judge John P. Rea of Minneapolis will speak, and a procession led by the City Band will proceed to the cemetery for graves to be decorated followed by literary exercises in the park. The schedule includes formation at 1:30 p.m. and detailed routes through city streets ending at the park.
The new Board of Education met May 16 and re elected John Willis as president H Theviot as ward 5 member secretary and P M Lagerquist as treasurer The board adjourned then met again last Tuesday approving the treasurers bond and naming teachers for the coming year Salaries of recent graduates Mrs Davenport and Miss Mary Small rise by five dollars a month Due to space limits two teachers fewer will be hired and some classes will be split into morning and afternoon sessions Citizens vote to withhold adequate schoolroom resources, hindering efforts to advance education.
The Congrega tional church Ladies' Aid Society staged a Tuesday and Wednesday rink event featuring booths themed to Monday Wash Day through Saturday Baking Day. The effort drew many visitors, offered ice cream and strawberries, and left a sizable profit to refurnish and refit the church.
Braiyerp May 21 1589 announces a baseball match challenge from Hoox Lapprr Co No 1 to any other Brainerd Fire Department team for any amount and time. Blunt Ceanser notes the May 16 1889 wedding of Charles Blunt to Ella Cearse at F E Warren residence in Garrison Township. Upcoming high school primary exams announced for May 31 with invitations to parents from teachers Miss Yonker and Miss Merritt.
A white and red yearling heifer sired by H Harmon at his Oak Lawn township farm has been taken up. The owner may reclaim by paying keeping charges and advertising costs.
In Bratherp on May 24 1889 a resident records gratitude to Dr Groves for saving his hand and arm from blood poisoning suffered since January 16 after surgical treatment. Doctors warned the arm might be lost, yet the physician’s skill allowed a return home with the arm intact.
A liberal reward will be paid for information on the whereabouts of a small white cow with broad horns. Call or address D. Swanson, 98 Quincy St., Brainerd, Minnesota.
The advertisement lists Saturday excursion fares starting May 4 to Perham from $1.45 and Brainerd to Perham round trips at $1.85, Brainerd to Detroit Lake at $1.85, with tickets valid 30 days and 33.40 for Brainerd to Perham return and 4.45 to Detroit return. Also promotes local goods and loans and various tonic products from multiple vendors in Brainerd Minnesota.
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