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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1894
Page
8
The Brainerd Dispatch announces legal notice rates for 1894 and states no reductions will be given, listing editors N H Ingersoll F W Wieland and associates. It notes publication in Brainerd Minnesota and periodical postal classification.
Pay day for railroad men and many city residents receive holiday visits. Dances, balls, and family arrivals mark the week alongside small business notes, legal fines, and minor incidents. A gambling room case advances after initial dismissal as Mayor Halsted pledges action to curb gambling.
Rev. Geo H Davis is in St Paul as city schools close for holiday vacation and resume on Wednesday Jan 2. Jno D McDougall leaves for Winnipeg to spend Christmas with friends. Rev Archibald Speers goes to Los Angeles for the winter. Mrs E C Blanchard of Duluth, formerly of the city, broke her arm in Jamestown N D. Dam improvements under Wm E Seeley overhaul the sluice way at an estimated cost of 8000 dollars. A missing gold ring with three colored settings linked to W H Jones is sought for the family. Manager Davidson arranges a Metropolitans matinee at 2 30 pm Saturday for ladies and children with reduced prices.
Brainerd Division No 7 U R E P has arranged a grand New Years party at their hall Columbian block on Tuesday evening January 1 1895. Committees include Arrangements F A Farrar C D Johnson S R Adair Wm Brown Reception S F Alderman M Mc Fadden P M Lagerquist I A White A T Kimball J A Cochran F B Johnson J W Slipp Floor K J Hartley J R Smith J R Westfall A F Ferris W A M Johnston Harry Pegg.
Invitations issued for a dance by the 49 Dancing Club at Gardner Hall on Christmas night. This starts a Winter series for the club with ample names on invitations signaling social success. Whitford's full orchestra has been engaged for the occasion.
At the annual convocation on December 18 1894 Brain erd Chapter No 42 R A M elected M E H P George Forsyth King M K Swartz Scribe Geo A Keene C of H John T Frater R A C Geo D LaBar P S C E Chipperfield Treasurer John N Nevers Secretary Milton McFadden. Installations set for December 27 with Aurora Lodge No 100 A F and A M officers to be installed and appointive officers named.
Drysdale advertises supply of any size and design at very low prices and invites readers to call for details and orders.
Mrs. H. A. Halstrom, 69, died Monday at her home from stomach cancer. Funeral held Wednesday at the Swedish Baptist Church with Rev. Grevander officiating. Michael Call, 34, died on the 14th from dropsy of the heart. Son of Martin Call, longtime city resident. Funeral Sunday at the Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Lynch officiating.
At a December meeting of Div. No. 1 Ancient Order of Hiebernians the officers for the year were elected: County Delegate Wm. Barron, President James Cullen, Vice President James New, Financial and Insurance Secretary Thos. H. a Recording Secy. Daniel Doran, Treasurer Felix Graham, Marshal W. H. Meekins, Sergt at arms Michael Moran, Sentinel George Bettes, Medical Examiner Dr. Hemstead. J. M. Elder handles Northern Pacific lands in Crow Wing and Cass counties. The company cut land prices to 2.40 to 4.00 per acre with one sixth down and the rest in yearly payments at 7 percent. Elder locates settlers free of charge and provides a cruiser to survey land options. Down payments are small and five equal payments follow. maps and information are available.
T. R. Congdon of Brainerd writes from Paris that his artwork won the top prize among about two hundred artists from multiple nations. The judges included Bongereau Ferrier Comet Lefebvre and Jean Paul Laurens. He receives 50 francs and a medal, with the piece to be framed and hung in the studio.
The city council met with all members present. The November city clerk financial report was read and filed. James Towers was confirmed as species police without pay. Various city bills were approved and referred to committees. A hydrant rental order for 2,675 was authorized. Water and electric light issues were tabled or referred, and S R Adair’s sinking fund bond was accepted. Adjournment followed.
Pap Thomas Post hosted a large camp fire last Saturday with an overflowed hall. Depart ment Commander Van Sant was unavailable. Junior Vice Commander W. McKay stood in with Adjt. Gen. J. K. Mertz. Dresskell's orchestra and School children performed under Miss Katie Canan and Mrs C H Paine with Eva Brockway Nellie Merritt at the organ. The post joined Methodist church services Sunday with Rev West and Gen Mertz delivering reflections on religious army life.
Conductor Flynn reports fifth annual Brainerd O R C ball at Gardner Hall on Monday evening December 31 with a special Staplea train for attendees. Also notices: pine land settlement service, water rent due by January 10 1895 and potential service shutoff, harness goods stock at Gardner Block.
Wm M Dresskel1, a jeweler on Front Street, invites customers to view goods and buy at low profits with guaranteed satisfaction. He notes the store buys what people want, offers well selected stock, avoids prize packages, and aims to keep in touch after twelve years in business.
Brainerd audiences can enjoy a rich operatic program Saturday with artists from the Minneapolis Penny Press praising Florence Wolcott a young soprano of rare power and charm Cathe rine MacNeill and James Connell Abdill appear in Pygmalion and Galatea while conductor Carl Martens leads the Metropolitan company in a strong performance. Also listed are county physician bid notices and local ads for beef halibut harness and rail travel services.
A ticket for a beautiful parlor suite valued at 50 dollars is given with every 1 dollar cash purchase. The item is to be disposed of on December 22, 1894.
Congdon cleans smoke and restores old paper brightness. Sherwood's Cough Syrup at McFadden Drug Store with guarantee. Congdons offers wagon touch up and varnish. C A Waller & Co. sells fine meats. D M Clark & Co. promotes Xmas specials. Dresskell's Front Street advertises new goods watches.
The Baptist chapel car stopped last Friday and held three daily services before leaving Monday. It established a Sabbath school and regular prayer meetings in Gull River, hopes the effort continues due to local need. H Knowles opened a cold wood camp near Pillager. Eva Hanscome injured skating. Myrta Johnson visiting Brainerd. prayer meeting at E J Palmers well attended.
Advertisements for D. M. Clark & Co and C. B. White offer wall coverings, harness repairs, sash and doors, carpets, brushes, silverware, and various holiday gifts. North Western Line promotions praise service while others tout rail travel comfort. Local merchants urge buyers to consider silver, cutlery, and paints for Christmas presents and home needs.
A Minnesota reader is urged to take the Northern Pacific and Shasta Route to California for the winter. Vivid mountain scenery includes Mt Adams, Mt Rainier, Mt Hood, Mt Helens, and Mt Shasta viewed from warmed, doubled-windowed cars with dining service. Contact Chas S Fee, Gen Pasa Agent, St Paul for rates and particulars.
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