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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
8
Brainerd newspapers agree to publish legal notices in 1894 at full legal rates with no redaction. Signatories include H C Stivers Journal, Ingersoll & Wieland Dispatch, A J Haverep Tribune. Brainerd Minn January 1 1894.
J. F. McGinnis travels to St Paul. C M Patek and son visit Chicago. a baby girl arrives at the Theviot home. Various society events, church activities, and local notices fill this issue with visits, meetings, and upcoming gatherings.
The Presbyterian Literary Society presents a monthly program next Tuesday evening at the church. Admission is 10 cents. The program features piano duets by Miss Mahlum and Miss Merritt, several recitations, duets by Misses and Mrs. Rob, instrumental numbers by Miss Etta and James McPherson, and declamations by George Smith and others.
Jefferson Dramatic Club presented Uncle Josh last night to a fair audience. Ray Seelye led the cast as the title role with professional polish and natural stage presence. The ensemble included A. Mattes as Upson Downs and Justin Smith as Count de Cornville, with strong turns by Charlie Wilson and Mrs. Hazen. Prof. Anderson’s piano accompaniment added notable charm to the performance.
A loud blast at a fuel oil storage tank near stationary engine shops caused a massive fire. Fire crews prevented spread as 12,000 gallons burned. Night engineer John Headman was badly injured but survived after being taken to the Sanitarium. Headman opened the tank and inserted a lantern to check oil flow, triggering the explosion.
Brainerd Division No. 7 elected officers on Thursday evening including Captain H D eee ne ht and Lieutenant F A Farrar Sir L. Aceerald as treasurer J D Berseh as recorder. Col W W Koons of St Cloud will install them Friday night Feb 15 and inspect the division with likely attendance from St Cloud Division No. 25.
The jumping contest between J. E. Andrews of Stillwater and Frank Howe of this city for world champion and a gold medal is postponed to the 16th due to a relative's death. A mile skating race for Northern Minnesota honors follows on Feb 17 with John Goederz August Ellison Frank Howe and J E Andrews racing.
Hazel Parker six eight months daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred S Parker died of la grippe. Pearl Dickinson daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Dickinson died of bronchitis aged one year six months. An infant son of Andrew Johnson died on east Laurel street. Gracie M Dugan died aged 17 after sudden illness likely heart failure. Hilda Jockli aged 6 died of consumption. Louise Frost nine months died of bronchitis. Sixth street resident H J Battles died of consumption aged one of Brainerd. Funeral set for Saturday. Mrs Sarah Belle Bryant wife of W W Bryant died of consumption at 32 years 53 months. leaves husband and six children.
A pamphlet promoting compact but productive farms is offered by Charles S. Fez, general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific Railroad, inviting readers to send their names for illustrated details on acquiring such holdings. The ad links farm quality to value beyond large acreage.
City council met Monday with all aldermen present except Smith. January reports from municipal court and police yielded 291.90 in fines. city clerk announced electric light collections of 701.70. The board invited bids for 75 green jack pine wood cards, to open February 18. Bills approved include payrolls andElectric Light Co charges. water power purchase of 2250 for 1893 to 1895. hydrant freezing repairs ordered for water works.
Old Magazines of Y M A Reading Rooms invites sealed offers for annual subscriptions to listed titles. Offers due by February 16 with general secretary. as new issue arrives, one set will be removed from the table. Publications include American Geologist Century Chau tauquan Cosmopolitan Forum and others.
Advertisement notes Mack n Headache powders cure headaches for twenty five cents at McFadden Drug Store and urges re varnishing buggies yearly at Congdon's.
If your watch clock or jewelry needs repairing take it to Will E Mowrey next door to post office Fair prices and first class work is guaranteed.
The February issue features writings by Sherwood Liebling Goldbeck and other musicians, with portraits of Liszt Schumann Melba and other illustrations. It contains four piano pieces and a new song plus a piano lesson by Liebling. Annual price is 1.50 and 15 cents per copy. A four month trial is offered for 25 cents. Also notices advertise wagons varnish, installments, and products from D. M. Clark & Co and The North-Western Line.
The store on Sixth Street offers everything at cost to reduce stock before moving. Call for details and to view the remaining inventory.
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