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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1888
Page
4
Brainerd Dispatch lists editors and proprietors N. H. Ingersoll and F. W. Wieland. It notes issuance every Friday morning from Sleeper Block rooms 5 and 7 in Crow Wing county Minnesota. Annual subscription is $1.50 and the paper proclaims the finest job printing in the city.
Notes report lively week with campaigning by Republicans urging early voting in First ward where 775 men are registered. Local updates include a new poor farm building to be viewed by commissioners, Bradbury & Peabody dissolved with Bradbury continuing the business, and a call to hear Rev. L Bergstrom respond to H Stockenstrom on Monday evening at Swedish Baptist church.
On Saturday evening No 1 derailed near Wheelock four miles from Motley after an open switch. Fireman Alex Brown was killed, Engineer Swart severely injured but expects recovery. Clinton Mayne was bruised and may not recover. Two mail clerks injured. no passengers hurt. Fireman Brown's body sent to Jackson Michigan by the B of L. F. for burial.
The WCTU meeting with Mrs Huestis drew a good turnout. Members discussed the heredity study and voted to publish city paper resolutions clarifying the organization’s nonpartisan stance on the third party. A committee drafted the resolutions stating the temperance cause requires nonpartisan action and that members not endorsing the third party are not disloyal.
On Tuesday the 6th a new time card goes into effect. No. 1 reaches Brainerd at 9 45 p m up from 8 45. No. 2 arrives at 12 50 p m up from 11 55 p m. Nos 3 4 and 8 unchanged. No. 5 at 2 20 p m up from 1 20. No. 6 at 1 35 p m up from 12 55. No. 7 at 9 05 p m up from 8 35. All trains run daily.
The partnership Bradbury & Peabody is dissolved by mutual consent. F. A. Bradbury continues the business, assumes all debts, and will collect all outstanding accounts. Boarding notices offer a few day boarders at 48 Front Street with rates available there.
The Brainerd Minnesota Journal notes H Mantor formerly of Curtis Mantor is a candidate for district attorney. He has handled criminal cases in the county with success and has a solid justice court practice. Portage Wisconsin readers praise his career and hope he is elected to serve Crow Wing County.
A Brainerd torch light procession six blocks long drew crowds Thursday night as Republicans marched from Sleeper block along Sixth Street to Main and East Brainerd. Donnelly spoke at the opera house urging party unity while opponents were denounced. the crowd roared applause for Judge Sleepers name. Local crime, store theft and community notices follow, including minor thievery and police inquiries.
A Wednesday event aimed to embarrass the Republicans drew 400 at the rink where Herman Stockenstrom spoke in Swedish and was applauded by attendees. Democrats later staged a small post office rally with only a janitor present, prompting retreat. A lost rally item is sought by Postmaster Koop and Mayor Hemsted with a reward offered.
Crow Wing County placeholder notices announce candidacies for county attorney commissioner superintendent sheriff and treasurer plus re election bids. Local ads promote Grismer and Davies theatre engagement with two new plays on November 7 and 8 and retailer promotions for stove jars tents and sporting goods.
A series of candidate declarations from Crow Wing County figures announcing runs for probate judge sheriff register of deeds county commissioner surveyor auditor and related offices. Each statement pledges duties and asks voters support in the upcoming November election.
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