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Newspaper

Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1895

Page

5

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice Brainerd Minnesota 1895

Default on a June 27 1894 mortgage by Halsey J Spencer and wife to Fannie E Smith led to foreclosure. The sale of described Brainerd parcels is set for October 7 1895 at 10 am at the Crow Wing County Court House front door. Mortgagee assignment details and costs of sale included.

Halsey J. Spencer Lillian J Mortgagors Fannie E. Smith Crow Wing County Minnesota S. Robinson A. D. Irma Ube County Court House Brainerd Crow Wing Brainerc A. E. Taylor Aald Town

Probate notice fix for Simons estate accounting

In Crow Wing county Minnesota Special Term probate court dated July 25 1895 orders D H Simons administrator with the will annexed to have the account examined and the residue assigned. Hearing set for August 19 1895 at 10 oclock a m at the probate office County Court House Brainerd Minn. Notice to interested parties by weekly publication for three weeks in Brainerd weekly newspaper.

I. W. Simons D. H. Simons H. W. Simons Brainerd Said County Minn

Demorest's Magazine Portrait Types and Artful Offers

The passage describes thumb types like Square, Spatulated, Conical, and Artistic as indicators of character and intellect. It touts Demorest's Family Magazine offering monthly artistic and scientific content with colored plates, a De Longpré painting reproduction, and a yearly artful allure, priced at $2.00 with specimen offers.

Demorest de Longpré Demorest’s W. Jexnines Demonest East 14Th Street New York Orest

Cass County Pioneer to Publish in Motley After Oct Eleven

The grand jury failed to indict Mrs. Perkins and she is freed. Republicans stand harmonious nationwide this year while Democrats split in most states. Mine Lac County earned best county exhibit at the state fair, usually won by the northern area.

Cass County Pioneer Motley Mine Lacs County

Fergus Falls Adds Gold Weather Vane to City Hall Tower

Fergus Falls installs a gold weather vane atop city hall as populist council members face criticism for not demanding a silver vane. The debate highlights local priorities and municipal symbolism.

Fergus Falls

Morrison County Fair Seen as Poor Success

The Democrat reports the Morrison county fair failed to meet expectations and may be the last chance for farmers to advertise products through that medium.

Morrison County Democrat

Brief in Hayward Case Offers No Grantable Grounds

Supreme court filing in Hayward case contains no grounds for a new trial. The summary hints at a forthcoming dramatic development with Hayward as the central figure, suggesting renewed action in the tragedy.

Hayward Supreme Court

Wadena Village Council Bans Sabbath Breaking

Wadena village council passes ordinance to close all stores on Sundays. Ministers vow to enforce the law and ensure compliance by merchants and residents.

Wadena

Senator West Reverses on Free Coinage Policy

Missouri senator West once a staunch 16 to 1 free coinage advocate now opposes it at that ratio. The free silver craze is fading and the piece notes it is prudent for Towne to start hedging as public sentiment shifts.

United States West Missouri Mr. Towne

Brainerd to Name New Chief as Barron Resigns

Rumors say Mayor Halsted will accept Chief Barron’s resignation before October 1. The successor has not been chosen, and no announcement has been made.

Brainerd Halsted Barron

County fair exhibit praised as garden spot of state

Crow Whixa county officials lamented a weak display at the state fair due to limited funds. They urged the commissioners to allocate money next year to arrange an attractive exhibit and better advertise the county as the garden spot of the state.

Baldwin vows to stay in Washington over Mille Lacs land dispute

A Washington telegram quotes ex Congressman Baldwin saying he will not leave until the Mille Lacs matter is settled. He plans to proceed with allotments at White Earth. if the Indians reject them, lands would be forfeited on Mille Lacs. No proclamation has been issued granting Mille Lacs settlers their lands from the last Congress session.

Washington Baldwin Mille Lacs White Earth

Minneapolis papers target Mrs Perkins after grand jury discharge

The piece condemns local papers for flipping from vilifying Mrs Perkins to praising her after the grand jury cleared her. It accuses them of chasing rumors and sensational headlines, calling their shift a disgusting display of newspaper enterprise.

Minneapolis

Brainerd Census Figures Question Population Size

An editorial notes using school enrollment as a population proxy. It cites Minneapolis 6.2 and St. Paul 6.6 residents per enrolled child, yielding Brainerd estimates of 10 168 and 10 824 respectively, suggesting Brainerd’s official census may understate rather than pad population.

Dispatca Minneapolis St. Paul Brainerd

Assignment filing shows Gull River and Pillsbury transfers settled

The Northern Trust as assignee of Northern Mill filed in district court noting a February 12, 1894 assignment. A suit to set aside preferential transfers resulted in Gull River Lumber, First National Bank, and Bank of Commerce agreeing to settle for 33 percent to creditors plus costs, with remaining estate turned over to them. The assignee reports $97,281.38 in cash received.

Northern Trust Company Northern Mill Company Gull River Lumber Company Chas. A. Pillsbury First National Bank Bank of Commerce

Rattlesnake Bite Hurts Boy in Farm Incident

Johnnie Fitts was bitten on the toe by a large rattlesnake while checking cows. His mother, busy with a calf, placed the calf in her mouth to spare her finger and Johnnie’s dirty toe. The calf gulped the milk, the poison was drawn out, and no harm followed aside from the calf’s toss from stomach distress. Dr. Boyd attributed the cause to earth intake.

Johnnie Fitts Johnnie Dr. Boyd Bird Island

Electric men and automaton labor looming for Niagara

Niagara Falls may host a factory turning out electric automatons built by Philip Perew from Tonawanda. A crude model, seven feet tall and powered by storage batteries with a phonograph, impressed crowds and drew police attention. The piece discusses future labor displacement and urges investors to explore western opportunities and rail routes via the Burlington Route.

Scientific American Niagara Falls Niagara Fall Tonawanda Gillie Goddard & Co Philip Perew William F. Sheehan

Duluth to host next Swedish Methodist conference

From Our Exchanges: the Swedish Methodist conference met in session at St. Paul and selected Duluth as the next meeting place. Also noted are local appointments and incidents including a new postmaster in Hunter Cass county, a purse snatch at the state fair, reformatory prisoner counts, a giant police officer in Duluth, a wagon accident in Wa dena, and other brief items of regional interest.

St. Paul Duluth J. H. McMullen Hunter Cass County Oscar C. Robinson

Journal and Tribune avert war over silver question

A planned clash between the Journal and the Tribune over silver policy was avoided as the Journal hedged after initiating the francs debate. Speculation arose whether Stivers fears Mayor Halstead’s editorial influence.

Wuar Journal The Tribune Stlvers Mayor Halstead

Fall Shoes Arrive in Market at Big 9

R F Watters on Front Street announces new fall footwear collection with the prettiest shoes seen in the market and invites customers to call the Big 9 for a viewing.

R. F. Watters Front Street

Sherwood’s Cough Syrup Sold 20 Years in Brainerd

The Brainerd market has seen Sherwood’s Cough Syrup manufactured and sold for over two decades with a positive guarantee and no bottle ever returned.

Sherwood’s Brainerd

Odd Russian Customs and Transatlantic Telegraphy

A fragment describes rural Russian practices to catch thieves using soot stained pants and water bowls, then shifts to differences between submarine and land telegraphy. It compares silent cable operations with noisy land lines, detailing the mirror instrument and the ribbon recorder that transmits 15 to 25 words per minute.

Europe New York Dispatch

Dust as smoke screen at Tegea battle by Epamondas

The text describes Epamondas using a large cavalry force to raise dust in front of the Spartans at Tegea. The cloud concealed his infantry movements enabling a repositioning to a more advantageous line.

Epaminondas Tegea

Forrester’s land to farm. stamp puller inventor noted

In Oakland Times the anecdote recalls Forrester who bought wild land and made it a farm. His son became a successful dentist. The discussion touches on heredity and prompts memories of pioneers in practical inventions.

Binks Forrester Winks Weill Oakland Cal

Misses and Children's Shoes at Half Price

Solid goods from Misses and Children's lines offered at one half price. Smith and Winslow provide loan money.

Smith & Winslow Loan Money

Forest Fire Penalties From Minnesota Law 1895

State officials warn penalties up to 100 dollars or three years in prison for obstructing fire wardens neglecting duties and igniting woods or prairies. Railroads and engines face fines for poor spark arresters and cleared rights of way. Listed are penalties for individuals, railroad employees, and owners of portable steam engines under the new act. Forest Commissioner K C Dunn signs the notice.

St. Paul Mixy Minnesota

Tricky Railway Chief Traps Porter With Gratuity Trap

A railway director traps a porter at a wayside station by warning against gratuities and threatens dismissal. The porter, unaware of the director's identity, keeps the 2 shillings after a sharp exchange revealing the director as chairman. Meanwhile Lizzie Chisholm is arrested in Carlton county Minnesota for procuring young girls for immoral purposes.

London West Superion Wis Lizzie Chisholm Carlton County Minn Superior

Missionaries Begin on Harry Hayward Visit

MINNEAPOLIS March 15 Dr Holmes of the State Sunday School association visited Harry Hayward. A man who spoke with Holmes after the interview said Hayward questioned his sincerity. Hayward was warmly received and invited to return.

Minneapolis Harry Hayward Dr. Holmes State Sunday School Association Holmes Hayward

Albert Lea Adopts City Curfew for Minors

Albert Lea Minnesota March 15 The city council unanimously passed a curfew ordinance requiring persons under 16 to be off city streets after 9 PM. The measure aims to curb late night activity by youths.

Albert Lea Minn

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