Statewide Ticket Listing for Governor Attorney General and Legislature
The document presents a political slate naming presidential candidate Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton for president and vice president, S. G. Comstock for Congress in the 5th district, beel for governor, and other statewide roles. It lists nominees for lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general chief justice and associate justices, plus 15th district and legislative seats including W. A. Fleming J. C. Flynn and R. C. Dunn from Crow Wing Morrison Mille Lacs counties respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Supre
B. Gilfillan
L. W. Collins
C. B. Sleeper
W. A. Fleming
Crow Wing County
J.C. Flynn
Morrison County
R. C. Dunn
Mille Lacs
Brainerd Democrats Split as Campaign Heats Up
The Sauk Rapids Sentinel notes Brainerd Democrats may vote Republican this fall, with Bro. Stevens returning to politics for legislative honors. It cites four hundred typhoid cases in Duluth prompting health scrutiny, while Stivers Campbell and Davis win the Democratic nomination for the 39th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
State Board of Health
Little Falls
H. C. Stivers
Brainerd
J . Campbell
Sauk Rapids
L Davis
Todd County
Stivers
Free trader pays for fence wire theft in Cass county
The Register reports a Cass county man stole two spools of fence wire from E. E. McMillin’s shed. He loaded them on his wagon and drove away. After a days long search McMillin recovered the wire and sent two men after it. Monday the thief paid 25 to settle the matter, the wire valued about 36 with the rest considered protection to an American merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Register
Cass County
E. E. McMillin
Journal
Congress
Man
Republican Party
Europe
Democratic Party
Affidavit Claim Against Judge Sleeper Sparks Debate
A critic questions an upcoming affidavit alleging Judge Sleeper’s long time Democratic ties and warns Attorney Holland to reconsider publishing the document. The speaker urges disclosure to expose alleged weaknesses in the would be judge and cautions about repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleeper
Holland
George
Tariff Reform Pleas and Domestic Wool Markets
A plea for tariff reform urges listing all raw manufacturing materials to cheapen production. Proponents claim cheaper inputs would allow higher wages for workers. Simultaneously wool producers are told free wool would expand markets and enable higher wool prices to manufacturers.
Elect Sleeper as Judge Amid Crow Wing Controversy
An editorial argues against two Crow Wing county men attempting to dictate the judiciary by opposing Judge Sleeper. It urges voters to rebuke Potter and Knox by electing Sleeper with a large majority, urging strong local self-rule and a decisive victory. The piece contrasts this with foreign market pressures and protectionist policy threats to American prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitkin County
Sleeper
Crow Wing County
Messrs
Potter and Knox
Judge Sleeper
Judge
Brainerd Journal Echoes Cleveland Letter Wording
The Brainerd Journal, Crow Wing county's only democratic paper, describes last week's democratic rally using identical phrasing to Cleveland's letter on the fisheries question and the major issue of a second term. Motley Register notes the textual similarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd Journal
Crow Wing County
Cleveland
A Jester, Tariff Talk, and Local Elections
A lengthy reader letter ridicules claims that cheaper goods come from machinery and counters the Journal man on tariff protection. It argues the tariff is a national right, defends Republican stance, and attacks free trade rhetoric while praising local candidates Fleming Dunn Flynn and others. Also includes candidate announcements for Crow Wing County offices and a sheriff race.
Letter Endorses Comstock by Nelson in 19th Century Rail Debate
The Hon. Knute Nelson writes to an Otter Tail County farmer defending Mr. Comstock. He praises Comstock as honest, capable, and dependable, denies railroad influence as a political accusation, and asserts he has always sided with the public in railroad questions. Nelson signs as Kwyute Netson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knute Nelson
Otter Tail County
Comstock
House of Representatives
Washington
Bart
Canning
Vote Swelled by Lumbermen in Aitkin County
Aitkin Age criticizes Brainerd Dispatch and Journal for forecasting inflated election totals. It notes past county turnout of 567 and warns if lumbermen crossing the river vote without regard to law, totals could rise to about 700 as the Journal suggests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Aitkin County
Journal
Aitkin
Veon's Lace Pins and Jewelry Sale Preview
An endless variety of lace pins brooches lockets charms etc at prices that will surprise and please you at Veons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veon’s
Nomination of Mille Lacs Man Sent by Republican Ticket
The Mille Lacs county pick for the Republican legislative ticket is praised as a faithful county ally and deserving, with Robert C. Dunn of the Princeton Union named as the candidate. The Motley Register calls him an able and incorruptible choice rare to find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mille Lacs County
Princeton Union
Robert C. Dunn
Motley Register
One Sided Fairgrounds Match Brainerd Beats Como Club
A Sunday match at the fairgrounds pits Brainerd against a nine from Como shops. Brainerd leads 12 to 0 by six innings, then loosens up as Como finally scores. Final score 19 to 8 with Sticklein and Shaul the only bright spots for Como.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Como
Brainerd
Sticklein
Brainerd Club
Shaul
Thirteen Club Forms In City With SkulL Emblem
A group of thirteen citizens organized the Thirteen Club and rented Room 13 in Sleeper block. Members include Geo. N. Day W. A. M. Johnson Joe Cohen Dee Simons O. H. Havill H. D. Powers Wallace Bain Fred Farrar Arthur Farrar Jas. Elder O. C. Foster Charley Taylor and W. H. Onstine. They plan a grand ball at the rink next Faree ee and will wear skull and crossbones pins with the number 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. N. Day
W. A. M. Johnson
Joe Cohen
Dee Simons
O. H. Havill
H. D. Powers
Wallace Bain
Fred Farrar
Arthur Farrar
Jas. Elder
O. C. Foster
Charley Taylor
W. H. Onstine
Faree Ee
County Surveyor and Superintendent Candidates Announced
Crow Wing county voters are presented with two notices. S. H. Retr announces re election as County Surveyor and jokes about sewer projects. Rev E J Brownson declares candidacy for County Superintendent of Public Schools and pledges to strive for satisfaction if elected. Brainerd dated Sept 28 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Wing County
Hennepin County
J. S. Rankin
E. J. Brownson
Brainerd
Candidate for Crow Wing County Treasurer Post
A resident declares candidacy for the office of county treasurer of Crow Wing County promising to serve to public satisfaction and bring credit to themselves. The statement emphasizes commitment to duties and public trust.
Re election candidacy for probate judge announced
I announce my candidacy for re election to the office of judge of probate. In the future, as in the past, if elected, I shall endeavor to give satisfaction as such officer.
County Commissioner and Sheriff Campaign Notices
A bevy of citizens announces campaigns for county commissioner fifth district and Crow Wing County sheriff in the upcoming November election. Henry Spadpine pledges faithful office duties if elected, while Mitton McFappen seeks re election as register of deeds and asks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Wing County
Henry Spadpine
Office of Register of Deeds
Leopold Groom Weds Julia Freudenthal in St Paul
A. F. Leopold of Leopold Bros. travels to St Paul to marry Miss Julia Freudenthal a society belle. The ceremony is private for family. Chicago Duluth and Brainerd relatives expected to attend. They will start housekeeping on Fourth Street north in Brainerd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Leopold
Leopold Bros
St. Paul
Julia Freudenthal
Yellowstone Park transportation and hotel deal in October
The Yellowstone Park Association offers discounted October travel with rail round trips Livingston to Cinnabar and back on Tue Thu Sat and a five day Cinnabar to main park points trip for not to exceed thirty dollars. East and west routes from various cities priced up to 50 dollars. tickets on sale to Oct 25. Call N P R R agent on arrival for Livingston and ask Charles S Fee for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park Association
Park
Livingston
Cinnabar
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Ashland
Portland
Tacoma
C. S. Hefferlin
Charles S Fee
Minn
Real estate sale offer in Brainerd by Sleeper and Smith
In view of rising real estate values this summer, C. B. Sleeper and J. L. Smith offer sixty days to buy on terms. Four business lots on Front and Broadway, four on Front street, three behind Opera House, plus seventy five Sleeper’s Addition lots, and seven brick stores. Homes for laboring men on instalment plans. Contact Sleeper or Smith for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Brainerd
Opera House
Front Street
9Th Street
Sleeper’s Park
Sleeper
C. B. Sleeper
J. L. Smith
County officials seek re election and surveyor seat
Letters urge voters in Crow Wing County to re elect the third district commissioner and elect a county surveyor in November. R K Waikerey expresses confidence in delivering satisfactory survey work. Also promoting Syrup of Figs as a laxative and N McFadden druggist ads announce tent sales and sporting goods including rifles and shotguns at I U White’s Laurel street store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Wing County
P. G. FoeElstrom
R. K. Waikerey
California Fig Syrup Company
N. McFadden
I. U. White
Laurel Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. McGinn
R. No. 15
South Sixth Street
Yourseves
Dresskell & Shedd's
the Drug Store
Night Bell
Cor
Laurel and Sixth Streets
Bradbury & Peabody
Prop’s
F. G Sundberg
Jweler
6Th Street South
Bank
Sixth Street South
First National Bank
F.G. Sundberg
J. OU. White
White & White
Contractor & Builder
Havill
Estate
Ars
THE
Weekly
Pioneer Press
West
Pioneer Press Co
Benjamin Harrison
Levi P. Morton
S. G. Comstock
Scial Ticket
Nans Mattson
Joseph Bubleter
Moses E. Clapp
Bro. Stevens
Crow Wine County
Harrison
Morton
G. Comstock
Enetano
Besiatl
Nailotel Merc
Minnesota
Mill Lacs
Dunn
James C. Flynn
Ames
Orrison County
Frank L. Marreson
W. H. Manner
Crow Wing
Jyo. N. Frater
Shaul Weed
Hite
Parker
C Howe
Fowe Wright
S Whitaker
Hatten
Marshall
Howe
Sargeant Henry
Brainerd Wees
Bane
Nunn
White
Red
Joe Howe
Sticklin
Davis
S. H. Retr
J. 5
Wilson
W. P. Spavprye
Harry Patterson
Mitton McFappen
UW ii
Syrite
DH. Rosenblatt’s
Fifth and
Front Streets
T. E. Smith
MOOMS
Sitiwerb Ateerie
Cnevee Ots
Miss Fasching
Amy Lowey
Miss Paine
Laura Walker
Mary Small
Irma Camp
Emily Murphy
Anna Jake
Evenen
Jennie Welch
West Side
May Gleason
J. A. Wilson
Yellowstone Park
A.B. Gould
Prin
Stella Eee
H. Rosenblatt
B. Sleeper’s
A. P. Riggs
Bank Block
Rooma
A. E. Veon
Novary
5Th Street
L M. Roberts
Hartley Stock
W.a.smith
Fl. Ribbel
MIMN
M. McFadden
Register of Deeds
Court House
G. Fernald
Frater & Pernald
Attorney AT Law
W A. Fleming
Neen
Northern Pacific Railroad
Saint Paul
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington Territory
Oregon
British Columbia
Paget Sound
Alaska
Paiay
Pullman Palace
Chisago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha, and
Chicago & Northwestern Railways
Chicago
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
Kansas City
California
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
T. W. Traspare
Agens
J.s.mccortroves
M.M. Wueerer
Tray
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Albert Lea Route Railway
St. Pauli
Kagzo
Crre
Iowa
Albert Lea
Fort Dodge
Watertown
D. T
ST. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Union Depot
Leavenworth
Atchinson
Union Pacific
Topeka
Santa Fe
Union Depo
F. Boyd
Tkt & Pass. Agt
Minor
Northwest
ST. Pats
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Michigan
Richmond
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Hurley
Wis
Ironwood
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!