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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1884
Page
3
Fergus Falls visits and St Paul trips mark a busy week as residents discuss wages in the woods and railroad pay. People shift jobs from Brainerd shops to Milwaukee and Egypt, while new partnerships and local ads promise deals in dry goods, cloaks, and feeds. A theatre actress’s attempted suicide is noted, as is a widow’s relief raffle.
The First Congregational church ladies host an oyster supper on Thanksgiving Day in Cahen's Old Stand in L. J. Cale's building. Supper is served from 4 to 10 p m in the afternoon and evening.
John Clayton of Wadena sues the Northern Pacific in federal court for 14000 for injuries suffered while riding in the caboose of freight train No 29 on May 25 between Motley in Morrison County and Wadena.
In Carleton County a noted Brainerd figure Gol Canfield comments on Blaine’s cabinet choices and Cleveland’s potential appointments. He notes a cold day when men won’t switch coats to suit the occasion and questions political maneuvering.
Sam Broseman a brakeman elopes with Mrs. Parks of Tracy. Dr J R Howes buys Smith building stock lists furniture, books and shoes, moves stock upstairs and occupies the Smith block from cellar to garret. M K Swartz takes charge of the furniture department.
Blesdy and Dean announce a large line of oil paintings from a past eminent artist arriving this week. The works will be on exhibition and for sale at their undertaking rooms on Seventh Street. A fine Christmas present option for discerning friends. Call to view when they arrive.
Blipp and Spaulding announce a two night show featuring famed cyclist Geo. A. Johnson for Thursday and Friday evenings November 27 and 28.Admission is 25 cents with 15 cents extra for skates. Brainerd band to perform. The act includes tricks and fancy riding and is billed as unlike anything yet seen in the area, promising a crowded rink both nights.
The Carlton County Press commends Col. C. B. Sleeper for winning the Crow Wing county attorney election. Sleeper, a Brainerd lawyer, is praised as enterprising and public spirited and pledged to safeguard county finances.
The Disratcn job rooms in the Sleeper block invite customers to those second floor studios for fine printing. New faces in design join an elegant line of stationery, with superior facilities and competitive prices that pledge unique value for patrons.
The Long Prairie Leader clarifies the newly elected Crow Wing County representative as John R. Hewes and notes other papers misname him Hawes or Howes. It identifies him as Hon. Dr. John R. Howes of Brainerd.
The Disparch reports 60 men laid off in two departments totaling 120. With maintainable staff, over 700 men discharged overall, promising a better winter outlook. Retained workers may stay through winter and more hires expected in spring. Duluth Herald notes Frank Farrell of variety fame clashed with a lawyer over his wife Kittie Reynolds's divorce petition.
Mrs. C E Whitmore 36 died November 19 1884 in Brainerd Minnesota of consumption after a lengthy illness. She leaves four sons and her sister Mrs W D Whitmore of Quincy Illinois. The funeral and burial plans place the remains in Quincy beside relatives.
Celebrants held a Saturday victory celebration with bonfires at 7:30 pm, a long torch procession led by a band, banners and caricatures, and a fireworks wagon that nearly toppled. The display drew cheers after marching through the city to the opera house for speeches and festivities.
A traveling observer notes roller rinks spread across towns from Brainerd to the northwest, their rising popularity drawing praise as healthful and inclusive amusement while troubling theater managers and critics who say rinks cut receipts. Brainerd itself has one well run rink and shows strong patronage.
The couple wed Tuesday at 8:30 pm in a ceremony by Rev. N B Kelly at Mr Bubar’s residence rather than the Episcopal church. Hope Hose Co 1 attended in uniform, displayed the flag, and planned a ball and banquet at the Commercial House and Metropolitan restaurant supper. Gifts included a silver caster from Dewar Martin Holland, a silver batter dish from Mrs Millpaugh and Sanborn, and an albums from Clough and Hartley.
UC Isidner a Brainerd resident and Broadway Hotel owner died Thursday after a brief illness. Born in Baden Germany in 1835 he lived in the United States 23 years and was 49 at death. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 PM at the Episcopal church with burial under the Druids order.
The Winnipeg Daily Times notes a good sized audience at the Princess for Dewdrop praising Miss Evans for her waif portrayal and Iselda Burrows as Sylvia Yelverton. The company plans four extra nights and next week performs at Brainerd Opera House with a full cast including Miss Evans and Miss Burrows.
The Age notes several car loads of young pines were sent to Bismarck to ornament the capitol grounds. It also reports A B Cushing’s worry over a prominent citizen’s health and that Drs Rosser and Howe were sent for, though their visit proved unnecessary. It criticizes rushing for extra doctors when the attending physician is doing all possible.
Brainerd Minnesota council met in regular session with President Forsyth. Bills approved include chairs and table for East Brainerd hose house, police and jail costs, and street work. Ward boundaries were adopted placing First ward south of the main Northern Pacific line, Second north of it and west of the ravine, Third the remainder.
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