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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1886

Page

2

Verndale Fire Destroys Central District. Band Disbands

The central part of Verndale was destroyed by fire Friday morning causing about $20,000 in losses with light insurance. The Aitkin cornet band has discharged its leader and disbanded due to lack of funds. Deputy notes praise for Leon E. Lum as a strong candidate for Crow Wing County and district office. The Duluth Herald names Doc Ames as a future Democratic presidential candidate, likening his chances to his gubernatorial run. A. DeLacy Wood plans winter legislature bid, prompting local amusement at his “rustler” label. Minneapolis grand jury harshly criticizes Doc Ames’ pet police as rotten in every form.

Verndale Minneapolis Doc. Ames Minnesota

DeLaney Wood Announces Run for State Legislature

A. DeLaney Wood says he will seek a seat in the Legislature at the request of Democratic friends across the district. Owner of the Sank Rapids Free Press in Benton County, Wood plans to run on his own merits after his candidacy was not backed at the Little Falls Democratic convention.

A. DeLaney Wood Wood Sank Rapids Benton County Little Falls

Democratic meeting and county ticket rumors in Brainerd

The piece previews a Democratic rally with Dr. Ames slated to speak in Brainerd. It notes P. Mertz as likely sheriff candidate and J. N. Neyers withdrawing from county treasurer race. Ed Maham gains support for treasurer. Alderman seeks re election as Clerk of Court. Lum predicts Lum as future Crow Wing representative.

P. Mertz J. N. Neyers Nevers Workingmen’s Club Louis Tache Chas. King A. Mahlem Ed. Mahan Leon E. Lum Crow Wing County Ed. Maham Maham Crow Wing F. Alderman Court House Alderman Stearns A. W. Frater

Nevrens withdraws from Crow Wing County treasurer race

J N Nevrens announces to Brainerd and Crow Wing county voters that private interests will prevent him from giving the office proper attention if elected. He thanks supporters for past backing and the voters for honoring him in his current role, signing respectfully.

Disparcu Brainerd Crow Wing County J. N. Nevrens

Crow Wing County Treasurer Candidate Newton McFadden

Newton McFadden announces his candidacy for county treasurer in Crow Wing County for the upcoming November election. He seeks voter support to manage county finances and tax collection duties.

Judge of Probate Election Notice

Brainerd, Sept. 16th, 1886. W. P. Spalding announces the date for Judge of Probate at the ensuing election.

Dovenas Seeks Re-Election as Crow Wing Probate Judge

To the voters of Crow Wing county J B Dovenas announces date for re election to the office of Judge of Probate He pledges to perform duties carefully thoroughly and systematically if elected continuing past style and approach in office.

Crow Wing County J. B. Dovenas

Mitton McFappeEx Announces Candidacy for Register of Deeds

The candidate Mitton McFappeEx declares intent to run for the office of Register of Deeds in the upcoming election. He presents his candidacy to voters and outlines his aim to serve as records custodian and public records overseer.

Murder at Polley Farm Sparks Night of Fear

Sunday evening a resident of Cass county Myron Davenport confessed to killing neighbor J C Polley and his son Charley near Aitkin. Davenport fled toward Brainerd but was jailed. coroner found fatal shots and no inquest required. The tale details a feud over a farm trade and a tense aftermath with family members left behind.

Myron Davenport Cass County Aitkin W.A. Fleming J. C. Polley J.C. Polley Davenport Aitkin County Crow Wing Mertz Geo Canfield D. J. Knox Polley Mr. Polley Charlie Polly Bell Gates Brainerd Polleys Duluth McGlauffin McGlanflin Charley Polley Charlie Polley Deerwood

Clerk Arrested Over Hotel Safe Keys Case Fails

Last fall D C Upham a Willard hotel clerk at Aitkin took the keys of the safe. Proprietor W Potter had him arrested. Upham sued Potter for 10000 for false imprisonment. The case has been thrown out of court.

Swift's Specific Aids Rheumatism Sufferer

In 1886 a Georgia physician described chronic rheumatism and exposure related illness failing to yield to various remedies. After trying Swift's Specific, he improved significantly within weeks and regained mobility and work capability. He endorses it as a reliable blood purifier and tonic and recommends it for similar cases. The company offers a free treatise on blood and skin diseases.

Swift H. C. Epmonds M. D. Elberton Tae Swirr Epectfic Co Atlanta

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