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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
8
Classified notices describe a strong woman sought for cleaning with good wages at 224 north sth street corner of kingwood. Other items note fire department calls, band thanks, fur repairs, rail mergers, and local sports plans in Brainerd area with multiple updates on staff changes and events.
A child was born to Mr and Mrs Ira White on Tuesday the 24th The Retail Clerks Union invites members to a fourth annual ball on May 3 1901 at Gardner Hall The Scandinavian Glee Club to give a free concert May 4 at Johnsons hall in Southeast Brainerd A new wholesale house construction at Front and Fourth streets began Wednesday Several summer events include soda fountains and a police ball funds for new uniforms Knights of Pythias leader George P Tawney will visit the city Unity Lodge F conducts services May 4 A school bond vote May 4 to fund Harrison school addition The county clerk tightens marriage license checks due to new laws including bans on epileptics and those with recent divorces
A string of local notes lists visits and travels by residents and visitors. Names include W. E. Winslow, Joel Smith, C. E. Allen, Mrs. R. S. Holden, T. G. Butler, J. W. Bailey, G. D. LaBar, O. C. Wright, Mrs. Geo. D. LaBar, P. J. Vassaly, Henry Cohen, Miss Lulu Woodward, J. L. Smith, Mrs. A. F. Ferris, W. A. Prentice, Leopold Foltz, Miss Tracy, John Wise, Mrs. Frank Mattson, Mrs. Octave Gelo, Mrs. W. Hobbs, Duclos family, John J. Peterson, Miss Bertha Nelson, A. Fr. Ferris, Robert Johnson, Mrs. W. H. Mantor, Mrs. J. N. Nevers, Rev. H. B. Bortel. Many traveled to St. Paul, Brainerd, Minneapolis, Chicago, Tacoma, Boone, James Town, or West Baden for visits, work, or funerals. Domestic trips include attendances at weddings and obsequies and real estate interests.
A Saturday evening concert at Gardner Hall showcased the public schools under music supervisor Miss Grace E. Barker. Performances included grade songs and choruses followed by the three act operetta Mother Goose, with roles portrayed by scholars, highlighting Barker’s capable direction.
The steel bridge over the Mississippi is completed at the old site without traffic delay. It spans over 600 feet in length and rises about 75 feet high, marking an engineering feat of notable proportions.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church holds a meeting with Mrs. Alexander at 513 Maple Street next Wednesday afternoon May 1 from 2 30 to 4 30. Rev M J Hutton of Warren Minn will conduct services at First Congregational church next Sunday morning and evening. St Pauls Episcopal Church offers services as usual with The Hero of Private Life in the morning and The Church and the Working Man in the evening. Mrs Atherton will sing the morning offertory and Mr Will Georgeson the evening solo with Dank's Come unto me and Mr Pope of Fond du Lac directing the Cathedral choir. A cordial invitation to working men is extended.
Frank Wise of this city and Theresie Foltz of Perham were married at St. Francis Catholic church with Rev. Father Willi beard officiating. They traveled to Perham for a brief visit before returning to start housekeeping on 7th street south. The groom is the son of John Wise and works at the mill. Edna Johnson and W. A. Miller were married in Little Falls with Judge Richardson officiating and will reside in Brainerd after a brief visit with relatives. Licensees issued include Frank Wise to Theresie Foltz, Charles Hukari to Amanda Buskala, and August Luckow to Flora Erickson.
Rev John Squires aged 83 dies at his daughter Mrs Walter Daviss home on 8th street north. Funeral tonight at 8:30 then burial at St Paul. Mrs Anderson dies age 48 at home on 10th street south. Swedish Mission church service Sunday at 2 pm officiated by Rev A P Sjodahl. Alonzo Becker infant dies on 22nd meningitis. Daniel Murphy dies at St Josephs Hospital from consumption. Body held at Clarks morgue awaiting burial.
The buying agent for a local firm was summoned to St Paul for a salvage sale at Finch Van Slyck Young Co warehouses. A Towle Co syrup manufactory fire on Fourth street flooded a warehouse with dry goods. losses were insured.read more to see deeply discounted stock from least damaged lot.
A J DeMeules a longtime Mankato resident died Thursday morning from a spine injury complicated by pneumonia he sustained after a fall on Sunday He was 47 born in St Paul survived by wife and two sons Edgar and Henry funeral Thursday at 6 30 p m at his home Rochester burial to follow He was a Democrat former Minnesota legislator and member of Woodmen of the World Nicollet camp His brothers and sisters and other relatives reside in nearby cities Also town talk mentions a proposed opera house and city hall project on east Front street that would move forward.
Pearl Guilford a moulder faced municipal court on a petit larceny charge from Geo Julian for taking moulding tools. Guilford not guilty, case set for May 1 at 10 am, on own recognizance. Also, Jack Burns jailed for disorderly conduct. pleaded guilty and paid 12.50 in fines and costs after alleged entry and abusive language.
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