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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
5
The Mora Tribune announces the Official Directory of Kanabec County compiled by Anderson and Warner. Published weekly with subscription details, the directory lists local offices, residents, and services for the county community.
Local notes describe A Carlson ill with grip, Sundeen visiting schools with Mrs Granlof, and varied town business. Partridge and venison purchases at Hans Peterson, Alma Ekman with her parents as term ends, and Andrew Sundquist arriving from Cambridge. A missing memorandum book found by Ben Olson. a Thanksgiving masquerade at T. E Potts in Lawrence. holiday goods bought in the Twin Cities. Mora teachers report record attendance. multiple regional visits, births, and local ads. A cow loses its tongue in a dog attack, leading to the animal’s death.
E Steves reported at the Great Northern Hotel that his bed companion Chas San delin woke early and decamped with about 390 of Steves money. Steves said his pocket book with 90 cash a 500 check and a 40 watch were missing while Sandelin left a week’s board paid in advance. The description suggests possible capture soon.
Trains on the St. Cloud and Hinckley branch were delayed several hours after a bridge near Ground House burned last Monday night. Investigations point to possible arson with kerosene-soaked timbers fueling the blaze. No wreck occurred and service has resumed normal operation.
A horse hitched to a sulky near Union street railroad crossing ran away last Saturday, throwing J. P. Yngve and a passenger. The rig’s sulky and team escaped damage after the horse fled into William’s lumber yard and was later caught. A grass Lake stage driver reports a similar runaway between Mora and Brunswick. Mr Hart also faced a runaway when his horses bolted after a passing train while unloading grain.
Peter Sandberg rents part Jonas Peterson’s house and will install knitting machinery. He plans to make small items and, once a larger machine arrives, full garments. Sandberg brings experience from Sweden and expects the venture to thrive locally. Mr Stone of Fargo & Co. is in town to begin foundation work on a new project near the depot.
M E Rutherford visits St Paul while Nels Sall returns from Comfort and Henry Fredin travels from his camp. County Surveyor Nels Sjordin visits Mora. John Peterson from Brunswick visits Mora. A Anderson from Comfort also visits Mora. County Commissioner Groff of Brunswick at the county seat. Arthur Brandis of Pine City visits Mora. Mise Myrtle Conger visits the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. W F Hillman newly appointed postmaster at Hillman conducts business in Mora. A property listing notes about fifteen acres near Mora depot with a four room house and barn offered by Andrew Lindquist Mora Minn.
The notice urges saving money in hard times by buying dry goods clothing Mackinaws rubbers caps and blankets now at reduced prices. It promises blankets at 90 cents quilts from 1.00 and urges men going to the woods to shop here for cheaper winter clothing. It also contains a series of maxims about neighbors and newspapers.
Before heading to the woods, obtain a good Swedish language story book. It suits spare moments at camps. Orders invited from camps. A large assortment available at N. A. Petterson in Mora Minnesota.
On January 1, 1896, L E Concrr offers two prizes for top cigar buyers at retail. The first place winner receives a $25 gold watch and the runner up a $5 toilet case. Purchases earn punch marks: five for each 5-cent cigar and ten-cent cigars earn two marks.
An advertisement calls for 500 men women and children to begin wearing a new batch of rubbers and warm footwear sold cheaply by Hagis Peterson. The notice emphasizes immediate action and low prices.
Prof Niel a government chemist certifies Royal Ruby Port Wine as pure and well aged. The wine is marketed for health restoration and convalescence with claims it strengthens vitality and aids nursing mothers and the aged. Bottles sold by L E Conger Mora Minnesota for medical use only at 1 dollar per quart and 60 cents per pint.
Why taste of Royal Ruby Port proves its royal name. A notice offers 8500 reward for counterfeit wines under five years old or adulterated. Describes uses in sickness and convalescence and as a cordial. Sold only in bottles, prices 31 cents per quart and 60 cents per pint. Bottled by Real Wine Co. Sold by Le Conger Mora Minnesota for medical purposes only.
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