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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1885
Page
3
A string of local ads lists oil cloths ear and nose muffs cigars confectionery and tobacco pipes and smokers sundries from Day & Meagher and Smith. It promotes belts gloves hats millinery and dry goods from Mrs H Theviot J L Storn insurance offers and notes rail car air brakes orders, miscellaneous items, and local events including a social at the rink and a forthcoming New Year’s ball by the B of L E.
A first class Dan Morris Sullivan Company will perform at the Fourth Street Opera House on the upcoming Wednesday evening November 25. Critics praise Dan and Josie Morris Sullivan as talented character artists and mimics, delivering lively entertainment to large audiences across multiple cities.
A Fergus Journal quips that Sauk Centre Tribune editor Brower visited Brainerd but was frozen out by a local paper. It adds a jab that Fer gus Falls, a city of the present and future, would not be frozen out. The note mentions Bro Halstead and a letter by Bro Bower explaining the freeze out method.
A Brain erd real estate owner proposed trading three valuable Pine City lots for eggs to be delivered over the next two years. The idea, circulated by the Wadena Tribune, pleads a humorous risk to hens laying capacity while noting the deal could be good if the trader secures enough eggs.
On a Wednesday night Chief Shontell received a telegram from Aitkin ordering the arrest of D C Upham on a passenger train. Upham, described as having a black mustache and wearing a light fur-trimmed overcoat, was seized and transported to Aitkin by morning. The motive remains unknown, but he is suspected of leaving with the keys to the safe at D J Knox’s store where he worked as bookkeeper.
J A Davis has bought a half interest in the Roller Flour Mill, with the new firm buying wheat across surrounding counties and paying four to six cents more per hundred than rivals. Farmers plan to plant more wheat next year as Crow Wing county earns a state fair silver medal for second prize. John O'Toole, a Parker & Topping molder, faces charges after a drunken altercation with his wife. fined twenty dollars and ordered to bond, he remains jailed for failing to keep the peace. His wife testified to years of abuse and financial hardship caused by his drinking, noting the family previously lived in Kingston, Canada.
A Brainerd sheriff recalls a 10 year old fishing trip where a camp of 500 Sioux kidnapped four men with a spring-pole torture, then released them after a chief's wife interceded. The tale ends with the survivors recounting their escape upon returning to town. Overcoats ad follows about Day & Meagher's price-cut wool coats.
An item from the Verndal Journal notes the marriage of Miss Alice C Russell to Mr B Murray at the Catholic Church in this city on November 17 1885 both residents of Gull River May they have a blissful and successful life The note also mentions Charlie Huxhold visiting from Brainerd to spend a few days with his old playmates.
Crow Wing County board meets November 17 1885 after adjournment at 10 30 am with full attendance. Minutes from Oct 6 read and approved. Bills listed include coal and jailer fees many items for county offices and courts. Auditors report shows balances for Crow Wing and surrounding counties and several resolutions authorize road work insurance renewals and aid to paupers with taxes abated and refunds approved. Adjournment set for December 8 1885.
A lively social evening at the Congregational church included refreshments and shared conversation. East Brainerd cribbage club suspends activities though members still enjoy the game. Social visits occur at Thos Watts and W. E. Entreken’s homes. A concert is planned at the M. E. church next Wednesday with 25 cent tickets. The Methodist church has interior work completed and plastered. A new railroad sidewalk from the bridge to Brockway’s store will aid public access. A teacher named Miss Meekins faced alleged horsewhipping by a mother seeking revenge. investigation confirms the teacher disciplined a pupil, delivering about half the perceived punishment.
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