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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
24
Local item notes an Iron Moulders ball scheduled for Gardner Hall tonight. Also mentions a nine pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs Alba Hall on April 21 and a street sprinkling outfit bought by Spencer and Jeffery.
A long list of Brainerd residents and visitors is noted with trips to Minneapolis St Paul and Fargo. Mentions include J J Howe Ed Hurley Mrs L S Budd Mrs Fred Watson Mrs Geo Ames and others visiting friends. Also updates on auctions, a widow's claim settlement, lodge elections, medical visits, fishing rules and local business moves.
John O Toole faced a municipal court hearing on assault charges filed by Kathrine O Toole. Judge Mantor presided with no attorneys present as Martin offered a grim remark and Kathrine described bruises while seeking protection. a $5 fine plus costs was imposed.
C B White has taken a contract to build a two story nine room residence with basement for Ed Lynch on block 80, 9th street north. The home will include a bathroom, eating area, and modern conveniences at about 3000 dollars. Lynch sold his current home to Joel Smith.
Rev. G W Gallagher attended a church council in Aitkin for Rev Wickwire’s ordination and preached the sermon. Mrs Clulow delivers lectures in Bemidji and at Peoples Church East Brainerd. Ladies Aid meets at the parsonage and one member joins. Spring church cleaning planned. Sunday services proceed at M E Church except for evening mass temperance meeting at Gardner Hall. Morning topic God for His People. Epworth Langs meets at 6 30 led by E F Richardson What is God’s Due. Gallagher preaches again next Sunday morning God Our Reward in the afternoon Unity Lodge I C C F No 194 service and evening on The Roman Catholic Church third in Great Churches series. Public welcome to all services.
John Claybundy of East Brainerd was arrested by Chief Nelson for stealing a gold watch and several dollars from Burleson. The watch was found in his possession, and he is due in court at 10 this morning.
Several property exchanges occurred over the past week signaling stronger salability. Notable transfers include Frank Jarboe to Charles Elliston for 300 dollars and 40 acres east of town, and John Thompson buying from Sam Thompson a residence with two lots at Hartley and Norwood for 460 dollars. Other deals cover 4th and Kingwood corners, 9th and Kings, and multiple parcels sold by J. R. Smith and G. M. Wilson to Thos. Flanagan and others, with prices ranging from 80 to 400 dollars.
Aged Pequot resident A. G. Anderson died Wednesday the 25th. Delia Vaartz infant died in East Brainerd Tuesday morning of pneumonia, funeral held Wednesday the 25th. Leonard W Harrington died Sunday at home aged three, funeral Tuesday the 24th. Madge O Rockenbach three months died Wednesday the 25th of brain fever. remains sent to Faribault for burial. Also an announcement of a mass temperance meeting in Gardner Hall next Sunday at 8 PM led by Rev. J. A. Johnson with Anti-Saloon League officials and pastors. Advertisements note fashionable shoes at Ultra.
Brainerd Business College prepares young men and women for honorable and practicable employment with minimal time and cost. The school emphasizes efficient programs to equip students for available jobs and career entry.
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