Attorney Murphy Rumored Central Figure In Forgery Case
Disappearance of attorney Patrick J. Murphy shocks Brainerd residents amid rumors of large scale loan fraud. He is accused of forging mortgage deeds and stealing funds through Minneapolis connections, including a $2500 loan to M K Swartz and a forged Swartz signature cashed in Minneapolis. Evidence points to forged documents in the register of deeds and bank dealings, with authorities pursuing leads and Murphy's departure a week ago noted by local and Twin Cities officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Patrick J. Murphy
Murphy
T. J. Tyler
Office of the Register of Deeds
Mr. Tyler
Leonora Peabody
Register of Deeds
Tyler
Luckow
Joseph KE. Myers
Court House
Register of Deeds Office
M. K. Swartz
Barnes Bros
Minneapolis
Mr. Murphy
H. H. Barber
Nove Reflects on Faults and Fellow Minds
A succinct reflection on how people judge others and the tendency to blame peers for the errors of someone else. The line suggests social dynamics where reputations are affected by comparisons and shared blame.
Couple Weds In Hartley Block Home Ceremony
Carl H. Kyllo and Lettie KE Abear united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Ekman in the Hartley block with Rev Seth W Hover officiating. The bride, a Brainerd Tribune staffer, is a daughter of H C Stivers former editor of the Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Kyllo
Lettie KE. Abear
Chas
Ekman
Hartley Block
Seth W. Hover
Brainerd Tribune
H. C. Stivers
Daily News
Brainerd
Brainerd Journal
Superior
Clarion
Mr. Kylle
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Health and Cure
Thousands of sufferers have proved their merit for sick and nervous headaches. They claim to purify blood and build up health. Sold by McFadden Drug Co HP, Dano & Co, Druggists. Only 5 cents. Money back if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
McFadden Drug Co
Dano & Co
Edward Finn Injured by Runaway Switch Engine
Edward Finn, a worker at the Northern Pacific shops in this city, was badly injured when a switch engine caught him between a car and a building near the boiler shops. He suffered several broken ribs and other injuries but is not expected to die. he was taken to the N. P. Sanitarium for examination.
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Northern Pacific
Edward Finn
Finn
N. P. Sanitarium
Rushworth Encampment elects officers in lodge meeting
Rushworth Encampment No. 19 held a meeting initiating several candidates and working Golden Rule and Royal Purple degrees. Officers elected include C P A H Bennett Ss W R G Vallentyne H P H T Skinner W J Fred Allison Scribe Bert Tynan Fin Sec G N Grant Treasurer N M Paine. Today take Foley s Honey and Tar. avoid pneumonia. Store your goods with D M Clark Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushworth
C. P
A. H. Bennett
Ss. W
R. G. Vallentyne
H. P
H. T. Skinner
J. W
Fred Allison
Bert Tynan
Fin
G. N. Grant
N. M. Paine
Death of Mrs. Ann Pegg Recalls City Ties
News of Mrs. Ann Pegg's death came Monday from Bradford Pennsylvania. A former longtime resident who left the city five years ago with daughter Mrs. A Bardsley she died perhaps of old age and infirmities. Surviving sons H F Pegg and Charles Pegg. Remains expected to be shipped home for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robina L. Georgeson
Bradford
Ann Pegg
Mr. Bardsley
Northern Pacific
H. F. Pegg
Chas. Pegg
West Superior
Mrs Minnie Fisk Passes Away After Illness
Mrs Minnie Fisk of 210 Front Street West died at 9 30 Sunday morning after more than six weeks of illness. She contracted diphtheria earlier, recovered, then suffered a relapse. Her husband Frank Fisk was killed years ago in a wagon accident. Funeral services were held at her home with Rev S W Hover officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Minnie Fisk
Front Street West
Frank Fisk
Rev. S. W. Hover
Evergreen Cemetery
Electric Bitters touted as best selling tonic
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling bitters in 20 years. The ad claims the tonic tones the stomach liver kidneys and bowels purifies the blood strengthens nerves and builds up the whole system restoring vigor in weak or rundown people. Price 50 cents and sold by McFadden Drug Co and H P Dunn Co.
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Abraham Hare
Belleville O
McFadden Drug Co
H. P. Dunn & Co
Miss Jessie Phillips Dies After Typhoid At East Brainerd
Miss Jessie Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Phillips died Sunday morning at her home in East Brainerd at 5 o clock after a prolonged typhoid battle She was nearly seventeen and popular in the city Funeral services were Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Rev S W Hover officiating Interment in Evergreen cemetery Also an editor's testimonial advert for Bucklen s Arnica Salve claiming it cured eczema and skin eruptions sold at McFadden Drug Co and H P Dunno
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Phillips
E. J. Phillips
East Brainerd
First Baptist Church
Rev
S. W. Hover
Evergreen Cemetery
H. N. Lester
Syracuse
Kan
Bucklen
McFadden Drug Co
H. P. Dunno & Co
Finlander John Butas Attacks Wife Then Seeks Insanity Hospital
John Butas of near Deer Creek violently assaulted his wife with a heavy club fatally injuring her face and breaking bones. Neighbors intervened and he was sent to the insane hospital in the city after arriving yesterday. Official says his act followed a wagon fall three days prior and concerns over his wife’s recovery.
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John Butas
Deer Creek
Butas
Astounding Discovery From Coopersville Promises Cure
In Coopersville Michigan word spreads of a pleasant tasting liquid that helps those troubled with a cough at bedtime. Mrs Himelburger praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds and lung diseases. Bottles cost 50 cents and 1.00 at McFadden Drug Co and H P Dunno.
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Coopersville
Mich
Himelburger
Dr. King
McFadden Drug Co
H. P. Dunno & Co
Engineer Hiram Leake Killed in Freight Collision Near Minneapolis
A Northern Pacific engine struck freight cars two miles east of Minneapolis depot at 6 30 Sunday morning. Engineer Hiram Leake, 40, unmarried, a Michigan native recently from Staples, died instantly. Fireman and Fred Turner were injured as coal from the tender filled the caboose. Cause unclear. cars likely broke loose from a siding during a wind storm and rolled onto the main line.
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Northern Pacific
Minneapolis
Hiram Leake
Fred Turner
Staples
Minn
Michigan
Trainmen Endorse Foley’s Kidney Cure for Back Aches
G H Hansan of Mima along with Engineer L E W R BR writes I suffered severe back ache and one bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure relieved me I gladly recommend it to trainmen and friends who are usually afflicted H P Dunn &
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G. H. Hansan
Mima
L. E
W. R. BR
Foley
H. P. Dunn & Co. & McFadden Drug Co
Drexler Buys Sixth Street Blacksmith Lot and Building
Fred Drexler purchased the lot and former A G Koepenick shop on Sixth Street for blacksmith use. Drexler & McNaughton have moved in and begun operations. Reilly reportedly received 1200 dollars for the property, with the building valued at 200 dollars and the lot at 1000 dollars.
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Fred Drexler
M. J. Reilly
Sixth Street
A. G. Koepenick
Drexler & McNaughton
Mr. Reilly
New cattle disease alarms Minnesota farmers near Sauk Centre
A contagious new cattle illness, resembling haemorrhagic septicemia, has killed several cows at the Alexander Dryden dairy farm near Sauk Centre. Dr S D Brindal warns pasture and land can spread the disease. burning carcasses is advised. Earlier cases appeared in Tennessee in 1898 and Minnesota in 1900 1901 and last year across eight districts. A separate fire south of Long Prairie destroyed hay after sparks from a locomotive.
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Sauk
S. D. Brindal
State Board of Health
Alexander Dryden
Brinchial
Tennessee
Newport
St. Paul
Minnesota
Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
A Madison Medicine Co advert promotes Rocky Mountain Tea stating benefits and urges readers to buy at McFadden Drug Co. The copy highlights the product price of 35 cents and positions the tea as a superior remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
McFadden Drug Co
Money to Loan Houses for Sale on Easy Terms
Advertisement note promising loans for houses and sale offers with easy terms. Mentions Palace Hotel and urges inquiry to explore affordable options and avoid rent payments.
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P. B. Nerrleton
Palace Hotel
Northern Pacific Railway Declares Forfeiture of Land Contract
The Northern Pacific Railway Company elects to cancel and terminate the contract with George E. Scott for land in Crow Wing County Minnesota. The cancellation takes effect January 6 1902 after default on payments and transfers to the railway by succession from prior receivers.
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George E. Scott
Edwin H. McHenry
Frank G. Bigelow
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Crow Wing
Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railway Co
F. W. Wilsey
Notice of Contest for Homestead Entry No 18668 St Cloud
Ole O Iverson files affidavit as contestant against Annie Wixon homestead entry 18668 for section 8 township 46 range 2% notifying parties to appear December 18 1901 and final hearing December 24 1901 in Brainerd Minnesota. Due diligence shows personal service impracticable. publication mandated by M D Taylor Register.
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United States Land Office
St. Cloud
Mir N
Ole O. Iverson
Annie Wixon
United States
Brainerd
Minnesota
St. Cloud Minn
M. D. Taylor
Register
Frank G. Schrader
Lauris P. Salberg
Salberg
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Spain
G. C. Olson
Crow Wing County
Pequot
United States Lands Office
M.D. Taylor
Footwear sale promises low prices in Brainerd
R F Wavrers invites customers to Big 9 for footwear sold cheaper than elsewhere in Brainerd presenting quality bargains and urging a call to 6th Street location.
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Brainerd
R. F. Wavrers
Final Proof Notice for William Gergen in Brainerd Minnesota
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota notices William Gergen for final proof on his claim NE NE4 section 6 township 44 range 12. Proof will be made before W A M Johnston Clerk of District Court at Brainerd on November 18 1901. Witnesses John Welliver Louis Garrison Keo Chord and Charles Welliver, all of Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. M D Taylor, Register.
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St. Cloud
Minn
W. A. M. Johnston
Brainerd
Vines William Gergen H
Eaid
John Welliver
Louie Garrison
Keo Chord
Charles Welliver
P.O
Crow Wing County
M.D. Taylor
Weetell W Mulholland
Elia G. Mulholland
Mortgagor
Tol N. Smith
Register of Deeds
Crow Wing
Minnesota
Eard I. N. Smith
Parker Waite
Ellen MrCarvell
Marsh
Ellen McCarvell
State OF
Nils Wilson
Gust Carlson
Said County
Milton McPadden
Frederick Deeg
Rosie Deeg
Land Office Notice of Final Proof Filing in Minnesota
Land Office at St Cloud Minn announces that Henry Spornitz John J Knebel Charles Schrader and others filed notice of intention to make final proof to support their claims. The proof will be before A M Johnston Clerk of District Court Brainerd Minn on Saturday November 28. The land involves SE NW and other described parcels in Township 137 Range 2 with P O Pequot and Brainerd Minnesota addresses listed.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Cetiior
A. M. Johnston
Brainerd
Henry KE
W. Simon
Sy Se& See
Eald
Henry Spornitz
John J. Knebel
Charles Schrader
P. O
Pequot
Mion
Jon B. Simon
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice for Brainerd Estate
W A Fleming attorney for mortgagee announces a foreclosure action in Brainerd Minnesota. The notice provides case details and directs all parties to address the court with the pertinent mortgage matter.
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W. A. Fleming
Mortgagee
Brainerd, Minu
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Unfor
Nove
Abear
Chas. Eckman
Seymour Webb
Maria
N.Y
S. H.P. Dunn & Co
Columbia Block
H. P Dunn & Co
D. M. Clark & Co
Jennie Phillips
W. J.shivaly
Batesville, O
P. Duan & Co
McFadden Drugs
Boston
Laurel Street
Merchan
Dise
Smith Purposes
Adolph Bluner
Grand Mound
Fadden Drug Co
Trenry 1
Cohen
Hoffman
Linneman & Carlson
Long Prairie
Ekey
Northern Pacific Railway
Eastern
Cor
Fourth and Broadway Streets
8Th and
Laurel Streets
MM. Manror
Brainerd Minn
Milton McFadden
Linpbergh & Blanchard
Little Falls, Minn
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