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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
16
Local page notes Sherwood’s Cough Syrup promoted for coughs and colds. Mentions various events, performances at Sleeper and Ferris’ Comedians, and community notices including a new postmaster at Walker and local church gatherings.
The board of education met last evening to award contracts for jack pine wood. P. LaFlamme received 75 cards at 158, J. A. Wilson 50 cards, and Larson & Walters 475 cards. The president formed committees: Repair Hagberg Dodd Keene. Purchasing McKay Pennell Cullen. Finance Keene Titze Hagmere. Books Titze Hurley Preston. A E Pennell tendered his resignation as secretary, tabled until next regular meeting.
Andrew Anderson aged 41 of East Brainerd died Monday from typhoid fever. Funeral held at his house Wednesday afternoon with Rev. August Nelson officiating. Emil Erickson of Baxter died Monday from consumption at 17. remains shipped to Wilmer for burial.
An up-to-date entertainment surpassing most metropolitan attractions will perform at the opera house all next week. The show is billed as highly popular and priced higher than typical events, promising a strong audience draw.
Telegraph reports an airship was seen Sunday night over northern Minnesota. Engineers Hussey and Campbell along with Night Operator Harris and other locals observed a fast moving ship between Sandstone Deerwood and Motley, with sighting at 5 30 and just after 6 00 the same morning, about eighty miles apart.
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