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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
4
Brainerd Minnesota printers publish legal notice rates for 1895 and announce no lesser payment than legal full rates. Resolutions of respect and similar notices cost three cents per line per insertion. published weekly by editors Stivers WieLanp Hatstep and Tribune. Entered as second class matter at Brainerd Post Office January 1, 1895.
Brainerd items include insurance and real estate by Smith & Winslow, local visiting and shopping notices, theater ads for Alice Roseland and the Wilber Stock Company, and reminders for Calico Ball attire and Calicoes. Community updates cover visits from G W Vanderslice and Mrs H Rosenblatt, and bank elections.
Anoka area notices report the death of Mrs. Margaret Britton at 80 after a long illness with funeral at an Episcopal church led by Rev. Pentreath. She leaves six sons and two daughters plus 72 descendants. Other notices cover infant Paul P. Peterson’s death, Thomas Barden’s fatal accident at a lumber camp, Alfred Carlson’s death from injuries, and the death of N C Simmilkier born in Cadiz Spain who served in the U S Navy and Maine regiment before settling in Anoka with his wife and three children.
New shipment of Calicoes arrives at Heway I Conen offering cash prices. Shoppers may select from a fresh variety of fabrics displayed for immediate sale.
On St Patrick's Day evening March 17 local amateurs present the drama Laura the Pauper to benefit the Catholic church. The cast includes Mamie Carney Sarah Canan Carrie Morrison Rose Lillig J P Early A E Fritz J F Closterman Chas Wilson Chas McCarthy Frank Gorensio Jas Willis Jr Jas Somers H Linemann and L Lilgh. Also performing are S F Alderman Joe Murphy the Banner Quartette and other local singers.
At St Pauls Sunday School meeting in Brainerd on February 5 1896 officers and teachers unanimously thanked the Jack Pine Minstrels for substantial help. The entertainment funded library books hymnals and other materials and cleared indebtedness placing the school in its best financial condition. Rev Epwin S W Pewrezats signed the message of appreciation.
Frank Rossini a decorator was arrested and held to the grand jury for forging checks. He has worked at several points along the line and is well known in Brainerd Minnesota.
The building occupied by McGinn the grocer on Sixth Street will be available for rent on or before April 1. Interested parties may learn particulars by inquiring on the premises for a good business location.
A quiet wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hayward as Miss Alice Hayward wed Albert F. Mattes of Brainerd, Rev. T. A. Turner officiating before about 20 relatives. The couple left for Brainerd after a reception of flowers and gifts. Also announced are the marriages of Miss Rose Luce to George Abbott at the Presbyterian parsonage and license issuances to Peter Denis and Meria Collins and to Arthur Gorton and Julia Racy.
Frank Howe of this city publishes a challenge to J. E. Andrews of Stillwater after claiming to hold the World Champion title. Howe recalls winning the title at West Superior in 1894 and at Boom Lake Ice Rink Brainerd Minn last winter, noting his jump of twenty feet nine inches to Andrews nineteen feet eleven inches. He offers a match any time during the month to prove his claim and cites fifty supporters.
A brief line notes arrivals for the Calico Ball and mentions cash prices connected to Henry J. Conzn.
City council in regular session confirms Robt Caughie as special policeman during Officer Fulton’s absence and bills of minor and major importance are audited. The finance committee reports $112.03 repaid to the state board of health for smallpox care. other measures include street and lock up improvements and waste water concerns.
Under the Ladies Aid Society the First Congregational church will present a five lecture and concert series. The first lecture is February 14. A season ticket costs one dollar for admission to all events, promising strong attendance.
The Jocal talent of the Jack Pine Minstrels drew strong praise for a Friday evening performance at the opera house. Seats sold out days before, standing room was tight, and net receipts reached 175 dollars. Fred Davy wowed the audience with dancing and was honored Wednesday with a silver souvenir spoon engraved with his name and the group.
The Northern Pacific Railroad in connection with the Southern Pacific Railroad launches a through tourist car service on the Shasta Route between eastern points and California via Portland. Cars depart St. Paul and Minneapolis every Wednesday afternoon by the Overland to Sacramento and San Francisco arriving Monday morning. Berth rates are $6.00 with reservations through the N P R R ticket agent in Brainerd.
Notice announces the firm of Bredenberg Hogberg Co dissolved by mutual consent with Mrs Kronberg retiring. Bredenberg Hogberg will continue the business and invite old customers to rely on continued goods. Dated Brainerd December 28 1895. Also includes rental inquiry at 55 Eighth St South and D M Clark Co promotion with stock on hand including twenty five craftsman carpets.
Promotes Northern Pacific Shasta Route travel with vestibuled cars through Oregon and California. Highlights through dining car comfort and scenic northwest views with connections to Portland Union Station. Encourages sending six cents for tourist information from Chas S Fee, general passenger agent, St Paul.
A patient troubled by a knee sore described by physicians as cancer recounts attempting multiple treatments before trying Ayer's Sarsaparilla. After consuming several bottles, the sore showed improvement.
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