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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1887
Page
4
A Brainerd diary of town events includes theater plans at the opera house, musical socials, and church talks. Residents report weather, real estate shifts, and a push for improved street care plus new boat-building projects on Long Lake.
County board to begin regular session.Property transfers include Haines addition four lots and a North Enghth Street residence. East Brainerd hosts old fashioned entertainment at 2nd M. E. church May 5 with prize for best costume and refreshments. State railroad commission visit yields no grievances. Northern Pacific praised by patrons. Brainerd Co operative Building and Loan elects directors H J Small N W Wheatley A G Brown H Edwards Thos Halladay L E Lum John Bower W E Bathken. Wedding at St Paul Episcopal Church C H Gordon and Annie McWilliams with Emma Carrie and C E Meadon. Bain and Johnson form Brainerd drug firm at Front and Seventh, Foote leaving for Dakota. City council canvasses recent election. legal signatures rectified. Douglas declared elected. Boys Flannel Waists at Day Meagher's. Pine City Lodge B of L F resolution thanks to attendees and staff and Maggie Meekins card of thanks. Smyrna Bugs at Day & Meagher.
The Manitoba company reiterates plans to extend the Mille Lacs branch along the west shore to Brainerd and then Grand Forks. While focus may be on Montana railroading this season, the long term line is expected to become the Manitoba system main trunk to the Pacific.
The advertisement states that an unnamed shop forms a partnership with Mr A B Shedd to operate in ware and jewelry trade. Watches entrusted for repair will receive careful attention, with emphasis on quality service and reliable timekeeping.
Gustave Prohman states he is dedicating nearly all time to his new star Mary Hamilton, praising her talent and audience appeal. He describes her early stage work, road experience plan, and upcoming appearances including two new plays such as An Adore Daughter, with dates in May at the opera house and gallery pricing.
A crowded classifieds page features Grant and Charm of the West chewing tobacco promotions, Westfall's department store touting shoes and clothing, and Smith's offering Cornac Cocktail tobacco. It also lists drapery lines, furniture, painters, and lumber and stone-buying notices with asking prices and contact points.
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