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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
4
Max Shapiro visits the city amid school vacation. Alvah Leighton named postmaster at Moffatt. J. F. McGinnis Co. offers a free baseball and bat with each boy's suit. Several local visits, travels, and community events are noted along with church and civic happenings.
A wild deer ran down Front Street and crashed through a plate glass window at Sipp Bros hardware. The animal injured itself severely, was treated by Dr. W Courtney, and died that night. Glass replacement costs $75 and remains uninsured.
In last week’s census notice an error listed the second district as assigned to A L Nutting instead of A G Trommald. Nutting’s district covers the second ward.
The article describes a treatment that eliminates smoke and dust from aged documents and returns paper to a clean, bright appearance. It notes improved readability and preservation benefits for fragile archives.
Memorial Day was observed in the city despite torrential rain just as the parade was to start. The Post and Relief Corps with the firing squad proceeded to the cemetery where graves were decorated with flowers and ceremonies held. Maj. J. L. Dobbin was the orator, Rev. D. D. McKay chaplain, and Hon. W. A. Fleming master of ceremonies. The city band and school children provided music for a grand, memorable event.
J M Hayes and Miss Elisabeth T Clark wed at the bride’s sister Mrs N W Wheatley home on May 28 with Rev L S Stapf officiating. The couple will reside at Seventh and Ivy streets after a private ceremony joined by family and friends. The groom runs a grocery business at 6th and Laurel, the bride a longtime public school teacher. The Dispatch offers congratulations. John Wier and Miss Maud Harvey also married at the bride’s father’s home on May 24 with Rev D D McKay officiating. They left for a Winnipeg wedding trip and will settle in the city. Wier is a foreman at the N P shops.
M J Paine Post No 56 and G A R arrange with Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines for one and one third fare to attend the Park Region encampment at Staples July 2 to 5. Ticket buyers must obtain a certificate from their agent and present it on arrival or return to secure the reduced rate. Contact J M Gavant Staples Minn for details. D M Clark Co advertises goods and local notices follow.
The Brainerd Gun Club met Monday at the Chenquatana Club rooms and adopted by-laws and a constitution. It scheduled a two day shooting tournament for June 27 and 28 with inducements to attract many shooters from across the state and northwest. The club boasts top equipment and prior tournaments have been successful.
Secretary of State Berg failed to secure a Cass county resident for the census. Miss Mary M. Haskell of the city, now a census bureau stenographer, will undertake the task. The county is scattered and trail work will be on horseback through wilderness with many Indians to enumerate. The piece questions Berg’s refusal and urges Cass county residents to demand fair chances.
Joseph Davenport, a 55 year old Curtis and Lawrence saw mill employee, fell from a scaffold while oiling machinery at Motley on Tuesday afternoon. He died shortly after, with funeral planned in Motley. Davenport was a G A R member and left a family.
Jubilant farmers report best crop prospects of the season after fine rains. Annandale resident Mrs. C. T. McDonald visited friends here last week. Davice of South Haven explored settling near Garrison. Dykeman begins road work on south Mille Lacs route funded by county. Memorial Day services at Brainerd attended by locals. Nickel Plate service expands May 19 with Chicago to Cleveland and Buffalo through trains and dining cars.
John B Dexter aged 32 died at his home in East Brainerd from consumption on Saturday May 25. The funeral was held Monday at the German Methodist church with Rev L S Stapf officiating. He leaves a wife and one child.
Demoss ofCass county near Motley faced rough treatment last Thursday evening as locals complained of missing cows and milk shortages. He fled to the Northern Pacific depot seeking Agent Campbell protection after the assault, a man tied to three boys arrested for attempting to wreck a N P train in reports from the same area.
The gun club at 15 singles posted results: Casey -9 Tache Mantor Smith LaBar with various scores. The Sixth U P S C E Convention of the Central District will be held at Long Prairie June 11-13. C E societies urged to attend.
J C Coxepon reports a six room dwelling offering modern improvements and city water service, in good condition. The property emphasizes solid repairs and access to municipal water.
Brainerd dealers note Sherwood's Cough Syrup has been manufactured and sold for over two decades with a positive guarantee and no bottle returned. Readers are directed to order their suite from P. F. Mauer in Sleeper Block upstairs.
A local notice promotes annual varnishing services at Congdon's, urging carriages or buggies to be re varnished yearly for upkeep and appearance.
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