Revival meetings and holiday shopping fill Brainerd week
Revival meetings take place nightly at the Baptist church while Christmas shopping drives traffic to Smith's for meerschaum cigar holders elegant satin lined cases and a broad mix of local notices. The Grand Army entertainment proves financially successful with proceeds around one hundred dollars. Local crime fines, missing persons, dogged weather notes and business shifts populate the period's chatter, including railroad talks and forthcoming surveys for the Brainerd Grand Forks line.
Sudden Conversions for Cleveland Appointments Reported
The Brainerd Pioneer Press list of Cleveland post office applicants features the president and secretary of the Blaine and Logan club. The St. Cloud Times criticizes the Brainerd correspondent as unprincipled and malicious, asserting the Col. Sleeper item lacks foundation and calling the colonel into question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Pioneer Press
Cleveland
Blaine and Logan Club
St. Cloud Times
Col. Sleeper
Pap Thomas Post Theater Receipts At Opera House
The Monday to Wednesday shows at the opera house under Will Saphar drew good audiences each night. Home talent performed well with special praise for Mr Pernald. Receipts totaled 454.20 with Saphar earning half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pap. Thomas Post
Opera House
Will Saphar
Pernald
Mr. Saphar
Sparring Night at Garden Theatre Card Draws Crowd
Evening cards list bouts at the Garden Theatre featuring Howard Boomer versus Tim Shannon and Frank Stevens facing John J. Mellon. Tim Shannon performs club swinging with a Northwest challenge, while Winfield Megguier and Frank Bennett vie for the collar and elbow wreath. Paddy Norton and James McCloud stage a grand sparring match with additional bouts between Megguier and Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Theatre
Howard Boomer
Tim Shannon
Frank Stevens
John J. Mellon
Northwest
Winfield S. Megguier
Frank C. Bennett
Paddy Norton
St. Paul
James McCloud
Winfield
Megguieg
Hartley block hog fattening claims and journalistic jibes
The Hartley block sheet promotes hog fattening on buckwheat straw while criticizing a Tribune writer. The piece notes the writer’s past promotion as a coast wise man and mocks his recent Brainerd arrival. Dayé and Meagher advertise new warm wool stockings for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Brainerd
Lodge officers elected and farm praise in Minnesota
Evergreen Lodge No 96 Wildey Lodge No 37 and Pap Thomas Post named officers for the ensuing year with posts including Noble Grand Vice Grand Treasurer and secretaries. The Northwestern Tribune praises farmer-focused coverage and mutual admiration with notes on butter prices buckwheat crops and agricultural literacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Lodge
C. F. Noble
E. O. Parks
N. H. Ingersoll
I. T. Dean
J E. Ireland
W. J. Havill
Wildey Lodge
Noble Grand
E. B. Closson
Ed. White
R H Paine
Adam Brown
Pap Thomas Post
T. @. Fitzwater
J. E. Wilson
J. A. McDonald
C. O. Paquin
William Davenport
W. H. Meekin
A. E. Veon
D. W. Smiley
W. P. Spaulding
J. L. Jones
J. Bridge
W. W. Havens
W. B. Fish
The
Northwestern Tribune
Brainerd
S. H. Relf
Relf
Minnesota
Reliable time keeper offer from J L Smith & Co
Strictly Reliable. J L Smith & Co advertises a 30 day trial for a quick train railroad watch. It features a solid nickel adjusted movement in a 4 oz copper case and is priced at $28, guaranteed to keep time as well as the $45 B W Raymond model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Raymond
J.L. Smith & CO
Fat Man Race at the rink invites heavyweight entrants
A fat man's race will be held at the rink in a few days with a 200 pound minimum. Three entrants are listed H Leland H C Stivers and Frank Huret. No outsiders admitted. The event may occur next week Saturday with further notices forthcoming. Current weights are 203 208 and 212 pounds. Rumor of scarlet tights for Editors Stivers and H E Leland remains unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Leland
H. C. Stivers
Frank Huret
Mr. Hurst
Stivers
H. E. Leland
Brainerd A C C Cooking Club Formed
A Brainerd cooking club named the A C C held a business meeting at Mrs Malrine’s home on Broadway north. Mrs A V Snyder was elected president and Mrs C F Kindred secretary and treasurer. The group plans biweekly gatherings with members providing a dish for a ballot selected dinner and will hold the first meeting at Mrs Mulline’s on January 7 1885 with a grand dinner. Members listed include Mrs B M Cable Mrs G S Fernald Mrs A V Snyder Mrs S Alderman Mrs H H Barber Mrs J L Smith Miss Halstead Miss Mabel White Mrs J H Bryant Mrs Howard Miss Smith Miss A Mulrine Mrs Ed Hazen and Mrs C F Kindred.
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Brainerd
Skate Etiquette Moral for Steady Ice Mastery
A compact verse advising skaters to guard balance and focus on self discipline. It warns against arrogance and reckless moves while urging careful foot placement and steady posture. Emphasizes listening to advice, avoiding loans, and presenting a neat, sensible image on the ice.
Catholic Fair Receipts Hit 838 67 In Keene
A city Catholic fair last week succeeded beyond hopes, netting 838.67. The Rev Father Teutenberg asks the Dispatch to thank the ladies and helpers. Listings show presiding table captains, prize votes for sewing, silk dress, pictures, frames, hat, chair cushion, silver mug, vases, elephant, and more. Also notes Wells Fargo Express opens in Keene Nevers rooms and Day Meagher's new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Teutenberg
Mary Meekins
Mary Canan
John McNaughton
J. P. Saunders
Con. O’brien
Mary Campbell
Bridget Line
Maria Calhoun
Witham
Geo. Hawley
Sarah Canan
Bessie Heelan
Mises Mamie McCarthy
Frances Graham
Elodi Wood
Lettie Stivers
Katie Schmeltz
Emma Gray
Lulu Benson
Anna Jeroy
Mary Bunno
Lizzie Robinson
A. Lessard
Robinson
Minnie Hamlin
Mementa Doran
Anna Hamlin
Mamie Halpin
Johnny Murphy
Willie Coventry
Man
Mamie McCarthy
Je cNaughton
Katie Bone
Lizzie Early
John Zemlin
Hamlin
W. W. Cochrane
Joan McNavantoux
Local court adjourns with taxes and burial case noted
Bill of Losey and Dean for the burial of James Mason laid over by the board. No further business, adjournment to Wednesday the 24th. Also public rental notice for a store room in Sleeper block and silk goods advertised by Day and Mergher’s.
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Auorter
Hice
Martin
Noky
Bipie River
J. N. Nevers
J. E.wilson
W. B. Phillips
August Miller
Nicollet Hospital
J B Douglas
Kad Mahan
J R McDonald
JH Partridge
Geo. D. Barnard & Co
JJ Howe & Co
McFadden & Johnson
Brainerd Ware, Company
West
W A Fleming
Salagy
P Mertz
Ingersoll & Wiclagidy
Mertz
W Havens
K Whiteley
Bill of Losey & Dean
James Mason
J. C. Russelr
Cable’s
Sleeper Block
C. B. Sleeper
J. L. Smith
Assignee sale of jewelry and goods at Metzger Bros
Assignee announces a closing out sale of the entire stock of Metzger Bros on 6th street opposite the post office commencing Monday. Bargains abound as items including jewelry silverware clocks and more go at drastically reduced prices. Also promotions for Day and Meagher's handkerchiefs scarves and Wadham’s shoe clearance for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Webb
Matt
Dec. Ltd
Metzger Bros
6Th Street
Douglas
Wadham’s
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A. L. Hoffman
Front Street
Baptist Church
Grand Army Entertainment
Smith’s
Fleming
Villard
Totten
R. H. Paine
J. B. Douglas
Minn
Mrs. Rt
C. H. Congdon
Fargo
Mr. C
Puget Sound
C. Freizen
Glyndon Eating House
M. T. Mantor
Frank Thompson
Duluth
Draymen Renslow
Manitoba
Day & Meagher’s
H. Spaulding
Sheriff Mertz
Chief McMahon
East Brainerd
J. Danforth
Rght
Pat Close
Whitford
Durance Vile
Col. von Fritch
N. P. Refrigerator Car Company
Mr. Bryant
Tom Wilson
Laurel Street
Cohen Bros
Mr. Baphar
G. A. R. Entertainment
Post
Day & Meagher's
W. Stager
Silas Hall
Brainerd, Grand Forks & Northwestern
Andrew Rolley
Northern Pacific
Totton
Pennsylvania
Will Ditmore
Mr. Totton
H. B. Morrison
A. McMilan
Motley
C. F. Kindred
Little Falls
W. H. Weibler
Basket Social
Congregational Church
Indies
Day & Meagher
Dan Campbell
Caldrum
Wisdom of Solomon
Dayé& Meagher
Howay
A. E. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Halstead
Alderman Taylor
East
L. Smith & CO
A. C.C
the Board of County Commissioners
Walker
W. Cross
S. Alderman
H. Ribbel
John McMahon
L. Crossman
A Averill
JG Smith
W A Titus
A B King
Court House
Geefe
Dinwidie
Chas Cross
Frank Toomrson
Day & Mergher’s
Aasingpee
Maitland
Bakine
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
N. Y
Salehy
J. W. Koop
Sidr
Rae
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Ket
Rio
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Jimon
Cale Black
Front St
Naloon Saimple
Sixth Street
Laurel
Frank Currie
Prop
Lorillard
PLAC
St. Cloud
A. W. Frater
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Crow Wing Conty. Minn
John H. Bidding
E. E. Jones
Fred Reid
A. F. Hill
Fort Ripley
Mins
D.H Freeman
State OF Minnesota
Crow Wing
Aitkin
Cass
Itasca
11Th Judicial District
William M. Murray
Willlliam H. Waite
State of
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Starbuck
Pope County
W. J. Carson
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Chattanooga
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Cairo
J. A. Walker
Janceville, Wis
Big Boston
One Price Clothing Store
Boston
One Prie Clothing Store
Crainerd, Minn
Mr. Tough
Leopold
J. C. Foot
J. C. Foote
White
Reed
7Th
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