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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
4
Local Brainerd items report school openings on September first T J Nary making Brainerd home S H Parker visiting Williston ND and a city band dance. July pay for workers expected Monday. Several residents visiting relatives from St Paul Grand Rapids and Milwaukee. Community events include W C T U meeting and church programs. Crews plan water plant repairs and an upcoming school assistant principal appointment.
Brainerd defeats Stillwater 12 to 11 in eleven exciting innings at White Bear. The St Paul Dispatch and St Cloud Journal Press praised Brainerd's comeback and pitching by Phyle. A follow up match with Superior is planned for September 2 and 3 at the fairgrounds.
City council met with 11 of 13 members present and approved numerous bills including lumber and freight costs. A street committee report urged new sidewalks. Sixth Street opening and Seventh and Winslow widening were approved. A gas franchise request and dead-tree removal in the city park were noted. Sleeping cars history and Burlington Route notes accompany the report.
James Russell three with brain fever died Wednesday. Funeral held yesterday by Rev. Lynch. Ida Soderlund 12 died Tuesday of cholera infantum. funeral Wednesday led by Rev. Olson. Deceased child was daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Soderland of Southeast Brainerd. Iver Olson 35 died at the Sanitarium Saturday from injuries at Maple station Wisconsin division. buried Monday after severe leg injuries when knocked off a work train.
Real estate swap offer for 160 acres north of Fort Ripley with 60 under cultivation and no encumbrances. Local sales include wall finishes, fresh native beef, and a Michigan route train to Pittsburg for G A R encampment with schedules and pricing. Also listings for sheep, cabinets, paints, medicines, furniture and housewares with installment options and special sale terms.
The Brainerd City Band announces a grand ball at Gardiner hall on Friday evening next Aug. 31. Tickets are 50 cents and proceeds aim to support the band financially. Enjoyable entertainment with the best of music expected for a pleasant evening.
Notice seeks to buy two young horses with weight at least 1200 pounds paid in wood and hay. Also announces the Teachers Public Examination at Brainerd High School on August 24 and 25 with no private tests before the public exams conducted by J. A. Wison, Co. Supt. of Schools.
Two farms are offered for sale on easy terms with good land. An oak sailboat is available for purchase at half price. Listing by Lzon E. Lv.
The town buzzes over McColl's cabinets priced at $2.00 per dozen while claimed to be made with Aris totype process. Other ads note J R Smith Insurance offices in Sleeper Block and Drysdale's Cameo Photos offering $2.50 per dozen. C A Walker & Co promotes fresh native beef at the lowest city prices.
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