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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1885
Page
2
The Brainerd weekly paper notes the electric head light tested by the Northern Pacific gives a strong, visible beam a mile away. It also reports that Louis Riel was granted a further respite to November 10, with mixed sentiment and a belief he will not be hanged.
Hon. Soren Listoe and family of Fergus Falls depart Monday for Copenhagen to spend the winter. They plan to return in April. Listoe will continue literary work and translations during the stay.
John Flynn received his commission as Postmaster at Duluth last Friday and named Charles Cash as deputy. Cash is a Republican and a practical businessman, not an aggressive partisan. The new officials took charge at the office at the start of the week.
An east bound Northern Pacific train collided with a herd driven along the track near Page mill. The cattle owned by H. G. Page were being moved by two men. the engineer stopped the engine, but the impact broke the legs of four animals, which were afterward shot. The Fergus Falls Journal notes the drovers were to blame.
A disappointed faction of Minnesota Democrats targets Pat Kelly and Mike Doran, circulating circulars to state committees for a meeting to urge resolutions asking President Cleveland to appoint others to distribute government patronage in Minnesota. The two men remain confident and continue their efforts to secure favors for allies.
Brainerd anticipates a major lift from the Northern Pacific railroad with rumors of a large addition to the shops fueling local hopes. The unnamed source suggests Duluth Her ... is involved in the speculation about the project and its impact on the area.
The Princeton Union notes skepticism about Brainerd launching a daily newspaper next spring. It warns that past experience suggests the venture may be unlucky for the publisher.
The Elk River Star-News notes W. W. Hartley, Brainerd postmaster and Republican, is likely to be removed though he clings to the office. The Dispatch predicts Hartley will hold the Brainerd post office until his commission expires.
The spring warm spell brings a wave of laborers from northern harvest fields to Brainerd. They arrive by the dozen, straining lumber yards and park facilities as they travel light and nearly penniless. Citizens are urged to watch both food stores and coal supplies.
The Aitkin Age laments a railroad disaster where two victims were laid to rest in rough pine boxes with no shrouds or prayers. It questions the fate of $20 found on the men, asking whether it would have bought a decent burial.
C C Houghton of the Northern Pacific Railway recruits workers for Caprice and McCune under Anaconda smelter contract. Largest of its kind. pay rates from 1.15 to 1.50 per cord. Recruits must deposit $20 for railroad fare, refundable on the second payday.
Rev. James Omans, a Second Adventist minister active in northern county, preached at Lake Sybil last Sunday then vanished while walking toward Luce station with his Bible. His body was found Monday along the road between Lake Sybil and Luce. authorities deemed no inquest necessary and the funeral was held at his home.
The Grand Forks Herald reports the Supreme Court affirmed Judge McConnell and District Attorney Selby in the Miller murder case. Miller will be executed on the 30th. Sheriff Jenks and Rev F Doran visited Miller as he prepared for death, noting his implied acceptance and desire for Rutherford to accompany him. The hanging will be private in the Grand Forks corridor with only a few invited, over 500 applications denied.
At Rochester the Minnesota district Methodists discussed the Walton case. J Walton faced charges of outraging a girl at Wadeta. A new trial was granted on grounds of juror perjury and witness incompetence. Walton, tried civilly, was guilty. ecclesiastical trial acquitted. A full report was sent but not opened. case referred to the Minneapolis district presiding elder for investigation.
The Royal Route rail system in the Twin Cities area offers fast through trains with elegant equipment on lines from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago Des Moines and Kansas City. It promotes seamless connections at shared depots and invites travelers to secure through tickets for savings, with maps available from T W Teasdale, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul.
The Northern Pacific railway board approves the largest land sale in its history, totaling about 113000 acres in northeastern Minnesota. Buyers led by Charles Watrous of New York will pay at least 7 per acre, netting over 700000 dollars, with 500000 in preferred stock. Senator Sabin of Minnesota helped arrange the deal which will spur lumber manufacture and population growth in the region.
A Cincinnati woman writes to the Enquirer describing a patentable bustle that hides a chair and drops into place when seated. The item is paired with a chair seat mechanism inside the bustle to aid sitting.
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