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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
4
Local items note Ed. Bane & Co. market offers oysters and meats on Sixth Street with a grand public welcome for Brainerd events. Headlines describe school openings, a public fountain, and a busy city council meeting debating Chief Barron’s salary, along with multiple community notices and upcoming speeches.
A grand fair in the Twin Cities will showcase splendid cattle show improved farm machinery and better sheep with fine races and better dairy products. The event aims to educate visitors and invites families to attend with reduced rates via Northern Pacific pointers for travel.
District court sits in this city since last Tuesday and will likely run to mid next week. Two cases tried so far Fred Wilson vs R J Hartley verdict for defendant and Henry Spalding and Michael Jones vs B N M Ry Co jury still out. J W Copeland vs John Bubar on trial as we go to press. Grand jury had brief session and reported jail in excellent condition but city lock up dirty and unsanitary with filthy cots and needs repair, cleaning, and new iron cots.
The note invites attendees to enjoy bicycle parades illuminations and decorations at the State Fair with reduced rates. It promotes travel via the Northern Pacific and mentions D. M. Clark & Co as a source for celebrated majestic ranges.
The council met in regular session with all aldermen present except Alderman McMaster. Bills for city and street payrolls totaling 978.23 were audited and allowed. The meeting adjourned until Thursday evening due to Labor Day.
A Brainerd First Congregational church event by the Ladies Aid Society offers solo and chorus numbers, duets, and recitations to fund church expenses with proceeds supporting the community. Advertisements urge attendance at the State Fair of 1895 and note reduced Northern Pacific rates and a bustling week of entertainments.
Mrs E Cole and Mrs N B Chase host an afternoon coffee September 10 from 4 to 6 at Mrs Cole’s residence corner Third and Juniper. Mrs D E Slipp and Mrs B F Alderman entertain at Fourth and Juniper. Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson on Fifth street south receive Swedish Lutheran friends with a $40 gift from Rev Eckman. Also a progressive euchre party at Mrs G S McPherson on Kingwood with nearly 100 guests. top prizes won by Mrs B A Ferris and Mrs T J Sharkey. Death of J A Walker, former N P ticket agent, noted with his Milwaukee residence and family. Numeric score lines reference a game Brainerd vs Mankato. Also mentions parades and State Fair attractions via Northern Pacific.
Telegram from Spexam Wash dated Sept 4 reports Chief of Police Mertz ousted by the city council over alleged political motives. D. M. Clark & Co. still has twenty five misfit carpets available.
At the Twin Cities this year will be a revelation to you. Northern Pacific runs vestibuled trains ride to the fair in ease and comfort.
On Saturday and Sunday local fans may see two of the finest ball games here as the home team faces the Minnesota Packers nine who recently beat the St. Paul Picketts. The Packers also defeated the Spauldings of St Paul. The Picketts had Denzer in the box for a recent win. The champions must play their best to avoid defeat.
Smith and Winslow report improvements to city property at the Sleeper block. The notice notes enhancements and pending actions affecting the site and local buyers.
Advertises Mack's Headache Powders as a fast cure for headaches available at all druggists. The copy promises relief in minutes and targets general sufferers seeking rapid action.
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