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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1890
Page
4
Social visits include John Milem in Centralia with Mrs Milem joining soon and Mrs T Wright from Glyndon visiting relatives in town. Other towns host residents and guests while civic updates cover NP sink hole work near Aitkin, a New England supper at the Y M C A, and plans for a solid brick building in St. Cloud.
Community activities include a May 1st start for Jim Cullen with the steam er Lottie Lee, a pleasant N. P. Dancing Club ball, church topics on elections and unity, and ongoing Literary Society entertainments. Local caucus nominees and a Sweden Lutheran church surprise are noted along with a Bill Nye tour at Brainerd’s opera house featuring Ollie Torbett and Gustave Thallburg.
Justin Smith died at his Brainerd residence on Wednesday morning at 4 o clock from dropsy of the heart. He lived in Brainerd for eight years as a traveling salesman for J. J. Howe & Co and was known across the northern and western state. He leaves a wife and four sons, with funeral set for Friday at their home on north 9th street, with Rev. J. W. Frizzell officiating and Masonic and G. A. R. attendance. His brother Dr. W. H. Smith of Niles, Michigan, arrived shortly before death. He was 47.
A near fatal accident occurred when a wagon was struck by a switch engine at the Fourth street crossing as a delivery team attempted to cross unseen by a cut freight train. The wagon was demolished and Mr. J W Slipp injured while a switchman known as Texas was badly cut but recovering. A city meeting at the Commercial hotel voted C H Douglas as mayoral candidate after a long nominating process.
Boucicault’s melodrama After Dark receives a lavish Chicago revival at the Haymarket Theatre. The opening night sold out as the crowd praised elaborate scenes including the water tank Rescue scene and the revamped concert hall impression. William A. Brady’s Old Tom the boatman drew particularly strong praise along with J Stange and J W McConnell in key roles. Miss Biggar earned audience sympathy for her portrayal of Dicey Morris and her two musical selections.
Public examination for teachers to be held in the Court House Brainerd on May 3 and May 6 with 9 am start for Crow Wing and Cass County teachers. Horse clipping available from John A Lingnall. Milk and ice orders, room rental, carriage varnishing, and various sales from Day's closing out sale. Real estate and loan services by A L Horrmax.
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