Local News Briefs From Crow Wing County Era
Chattel loan negotiations noted. Postmaster C. E. Gravel appointed at Gravelville Morrison yanty. No marriage licenses issued in ten days. Social events include euchre parties and church gatherings. Florence Crittenton Rescue Circle meets Feb 6 at 4 pm at the Y M C A parlor. Murphy & Vallentyne dissolve. Vallentyne remains in business, Murphy enters law. W. G. Eblinger dies at 38, buried at Evergreen. 150 men’s suits offered by P M Zakariasen for cash. Mrs. Walter Courtney and others host honors for Mrs J R Westfall’s California departure. L. P. White’s 89th birthday celebrated with neighbors. Wm. H. Erb relocates harness shop to Walker block. Dresskell’s City Band to perform Feb 20 with several named participants. Birth: A T Kimball and wife welcome a son Jan 22 weight 11 pounds. A large dancing party at Walker’s hall yields a grand supper. The Nominee at Gardner hall draws small crowd. criticizes cheap shows. Home moves for S L Bean and E O Parks. adjacent homes to be rented by local residents.
Telephone System Sold in Brainerd to Charles A. Walker
Charles A. Walker has purchased the Brainerd Telephone system from C. N. Parker and took control on February 1. He will manage the system with the current staff, keep the Walker building front office, and is expected to expand service and add new phones as business warrants. The deal value was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Walker
Brainerd
C. N. Parker
Walker
Walker Building
Front Street
Parker
Mail Agent Bid Circulated for B and N M Route Appointment
A petition circulated among business people and residents along the B and N M line seeks the appointment of a route agent, sent to Washington earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Narrow Escape When Ice Breaks at Mille Lacs
J. N. Nevers of this city nearly drowned last Thursday after his wagon plunged through ice on Mille Lacs lake near Vineland. He freed the wagon and horses but only one horse survived briefly. Nevers used his borrowed team to return home. The accident likely stemmed from a weak spot near a spring under the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Nevers
Mille Lacs Lake
Vineland
Mille Lacs
Rice Lake
Mr. Nevers
Pertinent Personal Notes From Brainerd Area
Geo. D. LaBar went to St. Paul yesterday. W. S. McClenahan to Duluth yesterday. Rev. Father Lynch was a Duluth visitor on Tuesday. A. F. Ferris transacted business in St. Cloud Tuesday. D. M. Gunn of Grand Rapids was a Brainerd visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sovereign of Staples visited Brainerd friends Tuesday. Mrs. F. W. Wieland returned yesterday from Pipestone after two weeks away. Miss Lillian Koop returned from Duluth where she attended school. J. C. Congdon Jr. left for Hancock Falls to take a drug store position. W. E. Seelye returned from Washington on Chippewa pine business. Miss Isabelle Iaidhner visited from Brainerd. Miss Maud Evans, N. P. operator, transferred to Duluth. H. C. Stivers in Grand Rapids to prepare a pamphlet write-up. Capt. J. R. Johnson and A. Harris of Minneapolis, Northwestern Hardwood Lumber Co., guests of Mayor Koop. John son is association president. Editors Oliver and Bernard visited for injunction hearing over Cass county delinquent tax list. hearing continued to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. LaBar
St. Paul
W. S. McClenahan
Duluth
Father Lynch
A. F. Ferris
St. Cloud
D. M. Gunn
Grand Rapids
Brainerd
A. J. Sovereign
Staples
Lillian Koop
J. C. Congdon, Jr
Hannoway Falls
W. E. Seelye
Washington
Staples World
Isabelle Iaidhner
F. E. Atwood
Maud Evans
N. P
H. C. Stivers
J. R. Johnson
A. Harris
Minneapolis
Northwestern Hardwood Lumber Co
Koop
Johnson
Oliver
Cass County Pioneer
Bernard
Walker Pilot
Pilot
Cass County
Church Activities and Revival Services Across City
Church events include ministers alliance meeting Monday at 2 30 p m at the Y M C A and Sunday services at People's church East Brainerd with junior and senior programs and a Y P S C E gathering. Rev G W Gallagher preaches at First Congregational next Sunday morning and evening with topics The Spirit Life and How to Overcome Difficulties. Revival at M E church continues with closing day next Sunday. Mrs Clulow assists M E pastor at Little Falls this week and lectures Friday Feb 9 Ireland Her People, their Manners and Customs Admission Adults 25 cents Children under 12 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ministers Alliance
People’s Church
East Brainerd
C. E
G. W. Gallagher
First Congregational Church
Endeavor Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
J. C. Smallwood
9Th Street
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Earnest Richardson
Possible N P Change Rumors Civil Service Move
A Fargo telegram reports Superintendent Wilson of the Dakota division may take over the Minnesota division from Mr Law who is expected to retire and pursue private business. Other rumors place Law in line for a promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P
Fargo
Wilson
Dakota
Northern Pacific
Law
Minnesota
Post Office Changes as G D Johnson Passes To Enger Soll
Thursday morning G D Johnson handed over the post office duties to successor N o H Enger soll who assumed charge. Johnson leaves after four years in the role begun Feb 1 1896. W G Grewcox W A Spencer and Miss Mayme Carney remain in their posts. Johnson receives a chair from the staff with a Brainerd Minnesota inscription dated Feb 1 1900 and signatures of Mayme Carney Grewcox Murpny James H Murpny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Johnson
N.o H. Engersoll
Johnson
G. W. Grewcox
W. A. Spencer
Mayme Carney
C. D. Johnson
Post Office
Brainerd, Minn
Fen
Mayme Carneey
Gro
W. Grewcox
Gro. Murpny
James H. Murpny
Money Order Dept Hours Set From Feb 1 1900
Notice states the Money Order Department will open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting February 1 1900 to comply with Postal Laws for second class offices. The notice is signed by H N InGersous P M Vici Kid. Also advertises Kid lined shoes priced at 4.00 and 4.50 at R F Watters Big 9 Shoe Store on 6th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. InGersous
Vici
Marvelous World Records Highlight Global Wonders
The text lists notable claims like the Great Wall of China as the longest wall, the Friehaus in Vienna with 1 500 rooms as the largest dwelling, Karnak Temple in Rome as the finest tomb, and The North Western Limited train on the North Western Line between the Twin Cities and Chicago as the premier train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Wall
Friehaus
Vienna
Rome
North- Western Limited
County Births and Deaths Report to Clerk Johnston
A countywide tally reports births and deaths sent to Clerk of Court W A M Johnston. The listing covers several towns within the county, detailing the life events recorded for residents during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. M. Johnston
Installation of Officers Zabud Council No 10
Zabud Council No 10 installed officers Thursday evening led by T I M John Lowey, D I M Geo A Keene, P C W W H Bondy, Recorder M McFadden, Treasurer G W Holland, C of G F B Johnson, C of C G D LaBar, Steward M K Swartz, Sentinel B S Mallory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zabud Council No. 10
John Lowey
Geo. A. Keene
W.H. Bondy
Recordvur
M. McFadden
G. W. Holland
F. B. Johnson
G. D. LaBar
Stewart
M. K. Swartz
Sentinel
B. S. Mallory
Kansas Senator Receives Lamp Claim Inquiry
Senator Baker of Kansas recently got a constituent letter about a patent lamp guaranteed to burn 24 hours without filling. The writer asks the senator to verify if the Washington factory makes such a lamp and report back. Another request seeks a consignment of tobacco seed including Lone Jack Pecique Climax and Star plug varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Kansas
Washington
Nickel Plate Road Promotes Fast Trains and Luxurious Service
The Nickel Plate road touts safe roadways fine trains and luxurious equipment. It emphasizes through vestibuled sleeping and dining cars as a desirable route between Chicago and East Coast cities including Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and other points East. The line claims lower rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
A Night of Terror and a City Widow’s Cure
Mrs. S. H. Lincoln recalls a terrifying night as General Burnham of Machias Maine lay near death from pneumonia. She gave him Dr King’s New Discovery which she credits with saving her life from consumption earlier and sparking a full recovery for him. The medicine is advertised as a cure for throat chest and lung diseases. Trials and bottles offered by McFadden Drug Co and Johnson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Machias
S. H. Lincoln
McFadden Drug Co
Johnson’s Pharmacy
Peerless Trio Of Express Trains On Nickel Plate Route
A daily trio of solid through trains runs from Chicago to New York via Fort Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo and Boston with fast service and lower rates than competing lines. The route is the shortest between Chicago and Buffalo and uniformed colored porters assist passengers in day coaches. January government surplus nears nine million dollars with receipts about 48 million and expenditures around 39 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Prices At R. F. Walters' Big 9 Shoe Store
Advertises affordable Felt shoes at 2.50 pair for 1.65 with cash discounts. Notes location on 6th street and urges buyers to act before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Walters
Big 9
6Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. S. Walker
Euchré
C. E. Gravel
Gravelville
Morrison Yanty
Cupid
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mayme Mitchell Nicely
Star and Aeolian Quartettes
M. N. Isham
Florence Crittenton Rescue Circle
Murphy & Vallentyne
Mr. Vallentyne
Murphy
W.G. Eblinger
Evergreen Cemetery
P. M. Zakariasen
Walter Courtney
Thos. Hartley
Fred Farrar
J. R. Westfall
California
L. P. White
Seventh Street North
Wm. H. Erb
Fifth Street
Walker Block
Laurel Street
Mahlum
Mr. Erb
Dresskell
Davis and Edwards
Mayme Mitchell
Bertie Robinson
S. F. Alderman
FE. O. Webb
al, Mattes
A. T. Kimball
Pelican Creek
Crow Wing
Cod
F.S. Parker
Geo. W. Ames
Carrie Ditmar
Walker's Hall
Walter Walker
Gardner Hall
S. L. Bean
O. O. Winter
Mr. Bean
E. O. Parks
C. A. Walker
C.N. Parker
Pine River
Mississippi
Pine
F. W. Wieland
Pipestone
Minn
R. F. Watters
Big 9 Shoe Store
Daggett Brook
Garrison
Maple Grove
St. Mathias
Moreen and
Lateen
Underskirts
Our Center
Ladies Shoes
Henry J. Cohen
Front
FJ. Murphy
John Larson
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