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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
4
Local ads promote Scuoot Complex tablets at Atwood's drug store with 50 cent tickets for free streetcar rides. Other notes report visits, a bicycle giveaway, dissolution of Voller & Hallquist diary restaurant, and upcoming church and Y M C A activities. Citizens travel to St Paul and Duluth for business, medical, and publishing connections, while railroad and civic notices fill the page.
F B Johnson traveled to Minneapolis on Tuesday to receive the degree of the Knights of Malta. Mrs J W Koop visited Staples on Monday due to her sister Mrs W J Lewis illness. Hon A F Ferris from St Paul came Saturday noon to confer with constituents over Sunday. Lawyers A P Blanchard and E P Adams of Little Falls were in the city on business Wednesday. A E Veon appointed county agent for state soldier relief fund distribution. Mrs E W Kaley of Hamline visiting in the city with daughter Mrs F W Wieland. Mrs A F Ferris went to Waverly Iowa to visit friends and relatives for a couple weeks.
The Chenquatana Club plans a dancing party at Gardner Hall on Friday evening April 23. Chenquate ma events are highly enjoyable and invitees are eagerly sought, with the coming affair expected to be the season’s great social event. A detailed notice will follow in later issues.
Cora Carey was arraigned on a charge of keeping a house of ill fame, waived examination, held to await grand jury action in 250 dollars. Jas Spencer faced assault allegations, pleaded not guilty, and was discharged after trial. Also notes a new Minnesota Water Co filtering plant and personnel planned for completion by April 20. Andrew Hall died at 35 of pneumonia, wife and four children left desolate. Carrie Morrison returned from Minneapolis trip. W S Megquier resigned as marshal to Brainerd. Sheriff Errickson handling horse thief case for 200 dollar reward. Mrs R P Paine sold plumbing shop to F H Greenhagen and W H Thompson. they will run tin shop with plumbing business.
Chas L Bjorkgren a night clerk at the Arlington Hotel died by hanging in his room on Tuesday. Found at 6 15 p m after the door was forced open the rope secured to a bed post and a cloth loop formed a noose. Coroner ruled death by own action amid reports of inflammatory rheumatism and recent weight gain. Funeral planned at Episcopal church with Knights of Pythias aiding, uncle in Valley City involved in arrangements.
All members of White Cross Lodge No 30 K of P are asked to assemble at the lodge room Sunday afternoon April 4 at 1 30 to attend the funeral of Brother Chas L Bjorkgren. Services will be held at the Episcopal church.
On Saturday April 3, Atwood the Druggist will dispense all prescriptions written by resident physicians at no charge. Decoration Day notes from Pap Thomas Post list Memorial Day committees with T. E. Smith N. B. Chase J. A. Wilson A. Nolan to arrange and seek council funds, J. A. Wilson and A. E. Veon to solicit.
The Ladies of the Eastern Star lodge present a Hard Times show at Masonic Hall on Monday evening April th. The celebrated Peake Sisters will perform their side-splitting specialties for attendees. Admission is 25 cents.
A renowned company brings The Prodigal Father to Brainerd with an engaging plot featuring a pure scientist and a comical, ambitious actress. The show includes several bright specialties and offers reduced prices for seats. Matinee at 2:30 with adult 50 cents first floor, 25 cents gallery. evening rates 75 cents reserved, 35 cents general, 25 cents gallery. Reserved seats at Atwood's drug store.
E F Atwood Front street druggist runs July 3 store exhibition promising a free fine high grade lady’s bicycle to every customer spending one dollar. Each cash buyer gets a ticket for a chance at the wheel, with a gentleman’s wheel of equal grade available if preferred. The machine features Morgan Wright tires and is valued at $100.
Lincoln Whittier Harrison Washington and Lowell clubs meet at their respective school buildings on April 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 3:30 or 8:30 PM. All members urged to attend.
A. O. H. Ball and Div. No. 1, 4. O. H. will celebrate their ninth anniversary at Gardner Hall on Monday evening April 19. Committee of arrangements includes Wm. Barron John Russell D. Mahoney and Jas. Willis Jr. Tickets cost $1.00
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