Crow Wing and Cross County Populations Reported
The 1890 population updates show Crow Wing county at 11 560 residents, up 2 709 since 1890, and Cross county at 3 425, up 2 178. The Winona mayor vetoed a curfew ordinance, sustained by the council. The St James Plain dealer is bought by Thomas Torson, who assumes Monday. The Mankato street car line plans to suspend operation on the 1st unless sold, citing lack of business and stockholder drain.
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Winona
Council
Crow Wing County
Cross County
St. James
Mankato
St. Cloud
Minnesota
Sion
Tme
Moorhead
Hionte
Eh Dwarto Shallin G
Geosee Ro Kiveperocer
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Brainerd County Minnesota 1895
Notice of foreclosure under the mortgage held by Fannie E. Smith on Halsey J. Spencer and Lillian J. from 1894. Public auction at the Crow Wing County Court House on October 7, 1895 to satisfy the mortgage, taxes, and costs. Property description in Brainerd city blocks and additions. Attorney Lion E. Lo, attorney for the mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey J. Spencer
Lillian J
Mortgagors
Fannie E. Smith
Crow Wing County
Minnesota
S. Robinson
Brainerd
Crow Wing
Brainerc
A. E. Taylor
Sal
Federal marriage and divorce law urged by Chicago Chronicle
The Chicago Chronicle says a national law regulating marriage and divorce across all states has been urged several times in Congress without success. It argues scandals from the Oklahoma and Dakota divorce suits and the absurdities of conflicting state laws prove the need for such legislation.
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Chicago Chronicle
Congress
Oklahoma
Dakota
Northern Pacific Shops May Move from Fargo to Brainerd Mandan
A Fargo telegram to Twin City papers reports renewed talk that Northern Pacific shops may be relocated. Master Mechanic Risteen and most workers are ordered to Brainerd and Mandan, with a small crew to finish current repairs. The Mandan shift is said to take effect around October 1.
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Fargo
Twin City
Northern Pacific
Risteen
Brainerd
Mandan
Estate of H. W. Simons Hearing Notice
D. H. Simone administrator petitions for final accounting and residue assignment. Court orders examination and hearing on August 1 1895 at 10 oclock a m in the probate office Brainerd Minnesota. Notice to interested parties via publication in the Brainerd Dispatch for three consecutive weeks. All proceedings dated July 11 1895.
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D. H. Simone
H. W. Simons
Tae
Jace
Said County
Pergaye
Brainerd
Said
Daced
Minn
Demorest's Magazine and the Thumb Types in 1890s
An article describes thumb personality types linked to Demorest's Magazine offerings. It touts artistic and conical types as refined and musical, praises art reproductions, and promotes a $2.00 subscription with sample pages. It references W Jenni us Demorgst Publishes and a New York address.
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Buey
Demorest
de Longpré
Demorest’s
W. Jenni
East 14Th Street
New York
Republicans in Wright and surrounding counties favor monometallism
The St Cloud Journal-Press reports republican sentiment across Wright Anoka Stearns Sherburne Todd Morrison Wadena and Crow Wing counties backing monometallism and opposing silver. Theo F Herald challenges the Journal-Press calling it a liar while warning Crow Wing Republicans are not for free silver.
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St. Cloud
Crow Wing
Herald
Journal- Press
Moose Boom in Northern Minnesota After Hunting Ban
The New York Sun notes a three year ban on moose killing in Minnesota has led to a moose surge in St. Louis and Itasca counties. Hunters face tame, destructive herds that raid gardens and fields while settlers like Louis Ogree vow to kill any moose invading his land. Deer outbreaks and crop damage are also reported as deer roam near farms and watered areas.
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New York Sun
Minnesota
St. Louis
Itasca
Louis Ogree
Deer Lake
Ogre
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Burlington
W. J.C. Kenyon
Gen. Pass
St. Paul
What a Woman Reformer Thinks About Bloomers
The piece quotes Mrs. Elizabeth H. Arannis president of the Social Purity League and editor of the Church Union on bloomers praising practical dress for wheelwomen while condemning tight knickerbockers and stressing adaptation to new conditions and hygienic clothing.
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Elizabeth H. Arannis
The
Social Purity League
Church Union
Demorest
Delicatessen Smacks and Savory Sales Tactics
A New York Press piece humorously sketches the deft delicatessen salesman. A skilled seller uses theatrical smacks and grand stories to tempt customers with ham, cheese, pickles, preserves, and coffee, leaving shoppers with bags full and a half dollar in change.
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Afghanistan
Turkey
Ali Bey
New York Press
Fall Shoes Arrive in Market at Big 9
R F Waters promotes a fresh batch of fall shoes praised as the prettiest seen in the market and invites customers to call at the Big 9 to view the collection.
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R. F. Waters
Sherwood's Cough Syrup Sold 20 Years in Brainerd
Local firm Sherwood's Cough Syrup has been manufactured and sold in Brainerd for over two decades with a positive guarantee. Not a single bottle has been returned, officials report.
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Sherwood’s
Brainerd
Application for Licenses to Sell Intoxicating Liquors
An applicant in the village submits a formal request to obtain a license to sell intoxicating liquors. The document records the request and the applicant’s intent to operate a liquor business locally.
Shoes half price from Warrers and loan offers from Sunth Winslow
Misses and children's shoes described as solid goods in old styles are offered at one half price. F Warrers located on Front Street is mentioned. Sunth and Winslow are noted as loaning money.
Minnesota Forest Fire Prevention Act Penalties Listed
Notice from Minnesota officials outlines penalties under the April 18 1895 forest and prairie fire act. It lists fines up to 100 dollars or up to three years imprisonment for refusals to aid wardens and various fire setting violations, plus other offenses involving sparks torches and warning placards. It names R C Dunn state auditor forest commissioner C C Andrews chief fire warden and references railroad spark arresters and clean rights of way.
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Orrick
St. Paul
Mixy
Minnesota
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J. N. Nevers
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Taos
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Butte
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Seattle
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Little Palle
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Gen
St.paul Minn
Ayer
A. Fievps
Bloomfield, Ta
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Jenkins
E. H. Miitnam
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Grand Lodge
Jas. H. Kelehan
Ant
Jas. H. Yelehan
Wisconsin Central Lines
Chicago
Milwaukee
United States
Canadian
Jas. C. Ponp
Gen. Pass. Ag.t
Wis
Bee
W. L. Douglas
R. F. Walters
Fannie E. Smith, Mortgeges
Lion E. Lo
Mortragee
Cal
Milton McFadden
O. H. Havill
Marx & UK Cigar Company
Searle
Tower
Mercer
Vermillion Lake
John F. Baker
Managua
Nicaragua
Lewis Baker
Honduras
St. Paul Globe
White Earth
Carlyle and
Pierre
Sleeper Opera House
Havlin’s
Nevil
Lincoln J. Carter
Fast Mail
Chicago Mail
Rebecca McKenzie
St. Andrew’s Society
Miss McKenzie
Mdme
Augusta Ohrstrom- Renard
West
Page
Meyerbeer
Agatha
Agnes
Weber
Elsa
Aida
Front Street
W. F. Holst
Fourth St
Front & Laurel
Board of County Commissioners
Lothrop
Cass County
Birom
Louis Tacue
O. Auditor
Hi. F. Warrers
Sunth & Winslow Loan Money
R.C. Dunn
State Auditor
C. C. AndRews
Majestic
D. M. Clark & CO
Paine
South Sixth Street
Dispatch Office
Braryers
Honorable Board of Crow
Wing County Commissioners
County of
Cass
M. Jd. McNiccoxas
Louis Tacne
R K. Whiteley
Omce Room
Bicek
MIMN
Attorneys AT Law
Ofice
G. S. McPierson
Columbian Bloer
Chas. Maynard
IF. Brigg's
Palage
Koop
IRIT
Brainerd, Minn
A. F. Ferris
Leon E. Lum
G. D. Labar ,Daehler
William Herb
Manuri
West Side
5Th St
Near Front
L. W. Chase
Northwest
Iliquors
Cicar
News Depot
IGARS
Music Cine
JRO
Derr
A. W. J. Dyer & Bro
Piece St
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