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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1886
Page
3
A distorted OCR fragment presents archaic/poetic lines describing a chilly night scene. It recalls a figure lifting a mantle revealing a bosom, and a character sinking onto a bed, with unclear narrative context or identifiable names or places.
In a field of probate intrigue, Miss Sabra and Miss Cynthy contend over their father Squire Marcy’s estate after his death. A hidden will surfaces in the garret, granting the sisters life use of real estate, stock, and furniture, easing fear of losing their home. Their relief contrasts with prior talk of fees and eviction.
A chaotic Thompson Street Poker Club meeting ends with Mr Cyanide Whiffles and Mr Williams in a wild draw as Reverend Thankful Smith and Professor Brick scramble for bets. Williams wins big, then abruptly claims the pot amid comic hoax and disorder.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Colorado Democrats nomination for governor Alva Adams. It references the state supreme court term begun in St Paul and a U.S. District Court, plus a medical ad for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Reports say H. L. Leavitt was arrested in Chicago on the 7th in connection with the Haddock homicide involving Rev Haddock in Sioux City. W arrants were issued after multiple arrests. Leavitt may turn state's evidence. A Chicago dispatch claims Leavitt surrendered to authorities.
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