Day and Meagher's offers and local ads preview
Local merchants advertise cheap brogans and boots at Day and Meagher's along with spring openings. Keene and Nevers offer real estate loans while Koop Bros. buy county orders at face value. J McCallum cleans and repairs clothes. Smith's sells tobacco and Fountain fine cut. The Lumberman's Exchange bank windows boast new lettering. Grant reportedly bought cigars from E M Smith before quitting. A third bank may open soon, with J L Smith Brainerd jewelers announcing a public notice.
Local firm dissolves. Mrs Grandelmyer opens East Brainerd branch
J. L. Smith & Co. dissolves with C. B. Sleeper retiring while Mr. Smith continues the business. Mrs. G. Grandelmyer will open a branch millinery and fancy goods store, Kensington embroideries, in East Brainerd. A Ninth street Congregational sociable at Mrs. Munson’s was enjoyed. A new bridge on the Brainerd to Mille Lacs road is proposed, with Mr. Sadley introducing a $3000 bill for its construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Smith & Co
C. B. Sleeper
Mr. Smith
R. L. Munson
Ninth Street
Ftat
Brainerd
Mille Lacs
Sadley
Skates at the rink move to owners after thefts
The article notes that most skaters will take their own skates home for a period, and it remarks that after a horse is stolen the barn is ordinarily securely locked, implying care and precaution around belongings and property.
Brainerd Men Protest Tax on Water Works Costs
Citizens in Brainerd react to water works tax after two weeks of property saving efforts. Some men express grumbling as they weigh the burden against the protection and improvements accomplished to shield properties from damage.
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Brainerd
E. E. M. Smith Confectionery Proves Reliable
The dear public will persist in buying their fine confectionery at E. E. M. Smith's and can rely on his wares. His stock is always replete with dainties and he provides trustworthy information about his products.
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E. E. M. Smith's
Mr. Smith
Brainerd Native Becomes Pro Roller Skater in Minneapolis Pact
C R Rowley, once a Brainerd resident two or three years ago, has become a professional roller skater. Last week he bought a half interest in Harkin’s Star Pavilion in Minneapolis, a large roller rink.
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C. R. Rowley
Brainerd
Harkin’s Star Pavillion
Minneapolis
City council and paper clash over city printing contract
The Farge city council and the Sun clash as the paper accuses the council of irregularities. In response, the council threatens to cancel the city printing contract, exposing a tense feud between local government and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disparcu
Farge City Council
the Sun
Revival Meetings At Methodist Church Continue
Revival meetings at the Methodist church continue through next Wednesday night with closure including sacrament and a reception of members. All are invited to attend as Thos. McClary, serving as presid ing elder, attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Thos. McClary
Ring Lost by J S Gardner at Sixth Street Grocery
J S Gardner seeks return of a lost set ring from his Sixth Street grocery store. Reward offered for its return. The ring is engraved with Gardner’s name inside and bears a Masonic emblem on the setting. it was a gift and its value matters little.
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J. S. Gardner
Sixth Street
Reverend Brownson Preaches on Christian’s Hiding Place
Rev. E. J. Brownson, pastor of the Baptist church, will preach Sunday morning on The Christian’s Hiding Place and in the evening a sermon to young men on Is the Young Man Safe. Sunday school at noon, young people's prayer meeting 6 30 to 7 30, with young people’s association Tuesday evening.
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E. J. Brownson
The
Baptist Church
Young People’s
Young People's Association
Frater Denies Involvement in Charter Bill Claim
In a Dispatch interview on Wednesday A. W. Frater said he was surprised to see his name as assistant police justice in the new charter bill. He stated he was not consulted about the provision and would not serve in that role under any circumstances.
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Dispatch
A. W. Frater
Eastern convocation opens at St Luke's Hastings
The eastern convocation of the diocese of Minnesota began at St. Luke's church in Hastings on Wednesday. Rev Dr Hawley of Brainerd preached a morning sermon with a missionary message urging congregants to donate at least as much to the church as they would for amusement.
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Diocese of
Minnesota
St. Luke's Church
Hastings
Hawley
Brainerd
Valentine of 1885 Pops in Shop Windows Tomorrow
The valentine of 1885 appears in shop windows as a gorgeous and ridiculous affair. Tomorrow, February 14, is the day of distribution.
Miss Sprague To Visit Brainerd For Educational Institute
Brainerd will not host a teacher’s institute this spring but Superintendent Fleming reports that Miss Sprague will visit on Monday the 16th inst through the state superintendent. She will stay a week offering suggestions and performing necessary tasks.
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Brainerd
Fleming
Bill Seeks Detachment to Crow Wing County on Timber Area
Mr. Sadley proposes a bill to detach from Cass county seven townships along the Mississippi and attach them to Crow Wing county. The included territory lies west of town 28 and south of range 147, bringing in West Brai nerd and extensive timber land to Crow Wing.
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Sadley
Cass County
Mississippi
Crow Wing County
Brainerd
Troupes listed for Sleeper's Opera House engagements
Several troupes scheduled at Sleeper's Opera House include H A d Arcy's dramatic company on May 7 Janauschek the tragedienne on May 15 The Only a Farmer's Laughter company on July 29 and Only a Woman's Heart company on August 5 Donavin's original Tenneseans booked for some time in August.
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Sleeper
H. A. d’Arcy
Janauschek
Donavin
Local flour dealer files assignment on January 30
A. L. Hoffman a general flour and feed dealer on Front Street files an assignment. Assets listed at about 1000 with liabilities totaling 2298.55. Principal creditors include H. C. Waite & Son of Cold Spring 360.00, McAlister Chase & Co of Minneapolis 525.31, Gravel & Goulet of Gravelville 374.50. Remainder spread among many individuals locally and elsewhere.
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A. L. Hoffman
Front Street
H. C. Waite & Son
Cold Spring
McAlister, Chase & Co
Min
Gravel & Goulet
Gravelville
Benefit at the opera house raises funds for the poor
The Wednesday entertainment at the opera house, staged for associated charities, was a success. Cast members delivered strong performances and the musical portion drew keen interest. receipts total around 130 dollars, to be banked for the city's destitute poor, managed by the committee.
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Opera House
Associated Charities
Railroad Bond Proposition to Polk County for 200000 Bonus
The St Paul Brainerd and Northwestern railroad filed with Polk County auditor a plan offering a 200000 bond bonus at 6 percent interest for thirty years to finance building a standard gauge line from Brainerd to East Grand Forks via Red Lake Falls and Crookston. Delivery of bonds to the railroad is contingent on completion to the named points ready for car passage by July 1 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Brainerd & Northwestern Railroad Company
Polk County
Brainerd
Minn
Red Lake Falls
Crookston
Minneapolis Tribune
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Railroad Committee
C. F. Kindred
St. Paul, Brainerd& Northern Railway Company
James Hill
Warren
Wis
Duluth & Winnipeg Railway Company
Buckman
Duluth & Winnipeg
St. Paul, Brainerd & Northern
Hill
Duluth
Manitoba
Northern Pacific
Winnipeg
Capital
Lake Navigation
Opening of new grocery store by J S Gardner on Sixth Street
Announcement of the new and elegant grocery store of J S Gardner on Sixth Street just south of the mill track serving the southern and western city. It offers fresh, varied goods from clothes pins to flour and specializes in flour and feed with delivery across the city. Frank Rhodes, an experienced salesman, will assist customers and ensure satisfaction.
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J. S. Gardner
Sixth Street
Mill Track
Gardner
Frank Rhodes
Ephors Say Howes Won’t Be mayor Despite Journal Claim
Ephors criticize the Journal’s pick for mayor of Brainerd as unfit and pledge that Howes will not win. They call for leaders who will serve rather than seek honor, denouncing attempts to “unloading” the office and urging voters to reject the self serving candidate. 75. cases boot and shoes, for ne opened, at Day & er's.
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Ephors
Howes
Journal
Brainerd
Dr. Howes
Mr. Journalman
Day & Er’s
The Political Outlook for City Election
The city faces a forthcoming election with candidates for mayor police justice and aldermen. Possible mayoral contenders include L P White Col C S Sleeper W P Spaulding J S Gardner and A P Farrar. J B Douglas seeks police justice again while Forrest Parsons leads the bid for city clerk. Third ward favors Thomas Watts for alderman, second ward backs George A Keene, and first ward sees J J Howe re election with C A Douglas challenging.
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Hiaves
J. B. Douglas
Douglas
Forrest Parsons
Keene
Thos. Watts
Watts
Geo. A. Keene
J. J. Howe
C. A. Douglas
Skating rink theft results in skates stolen after Sixth street fire
After a Sixth street fire, thieves forced the back door of the Brainerd skating rink and stole skate gear. Losses include private party skates of J. W. Brelsford, D. Hartley, Geo. Lundberg, Miss Flora Robison, Mrs. Frank Thompson, John Bean, Geo. Lalar, Ed. Gray, J. F. Corcoran Felton, C. Atherton, D. A. Sizer, Joe Cohen, plus 15 to 25 strap skates and several new pairs. Propr Ietors offer 100 dollars for proof leading to arrests and convictions. The shop will issue further details later.
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Sixth Street
J. W. Brelsford
D. Hartley
Geo. Lundberg
Flora Robinson
Frank Thompson
John Bean
Geo. Lalar
Ed. Gray
J. F. Corcoran
Felton
C. Atherton
D. A. Sizer
Joe Cohen
Brainerd
Link
The New Railroad Brainerd Northwestern Bonds Lure London Investors
The Brainerd and Northwestern railroad project gains momentum after a city board meeting. C. F. Kindred and G. G. Hartley report from New York that bonds have been placed with London capitalists. The Duluth and Winnipeg grant transfer boosts prospects. a stockholders meeting is set for Saturday afternoon.
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Brainerd & Northwestern
C. F. Kindred
G. G. Hartley
New York
London
Duluth & Winnipeg
Brainerd Contrasting Company In Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for Brainerd contracting company to build railway lines in Minnesota or Dakota were filed with the secretary of state. Operations slated to begin February 5, 1885 for thirty years with capital stock of 59000 and limited indebtedness of 100090. First board of directors includes Charles F. Kindred Guilford G Hartley Oliver H Hayrill Wm. E Seelye and Frank B Thompson.
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Brainerd Contracting Company
Minnesota
Dakota
Charles F. Kindred
Guilford G. Hartley
Oliver H. Hayrill
Wm. E. Seelye
Frank B. Thompson
Hearse Demand Shocks Wadena Community
In a letter to the press a Wadena reader laments the town’s failure to provide a proper hearse. The writer criticizes the practice of using Fritz's meat wagon or a bob sled for funeral transport, urging Day & Meagher's new ad to address the need.
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Cor
St. Paul
Wadena
Fritz
The Dire Destroyer Fire Sows Havoc on Sixth Street
A midnight blaze on Sixth Street near the post office gutted the George Kehoe building. The syndicate block and nearby structures suffered fire damage with an estimated $150 in losses to the roofed building, while Kehoe's stock faced heavy loss. Max Stevens, a fireman, was injured falling from a ladder but is recovering. A lamp is suspected as the blaze origin.
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Sixth Street
George Kehoe
Marshal Sea
L. Stahlman
Syndicate
Martin & Stahlman
Marshal House
Kehoe
Martin
Max Stevens
Camp
Hon L P White in St Paul and other travel notes
A compilation of short notes on visits, registrations, and moves from Minnesota towns and cities. Hon L P White and others travel to St Paul, Duluth, Brainerd, and Sauk Rapids. officials, traders, and clerks register at hotels. a priest conducts services. local industry and water works plans feature.
Tax Delinquency Threatens Property Seizure by March First
An authoritatively quoted notice warns citizens that unpaid personal property taxes become delinquent on March first and allow the county treasurer to seize goods and property. It details a five percent penalty, costs, and publication of the distraint and sale in three public places with a sale date at least ten days later.
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Puphe Vendue
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meet in Minneapolis
The grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias met at Pythian hall in Minneapolis. Minnesota hosts about 1300 members and 23 lodges with six new lodges formed last year including two in Minneapolis. White Cross Lodge No 30 Brainerd is represented by N W Wheatley and William Percy.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
Washington
Fourth Avenues
Minneapolis
Minnesota
White Cross Lodge
Brainerd
N. W. Wheatley
William Percy
St. Paul
Duluth
St. Cloud
Little Falls
Wadena
Ada
Crookston
Thankful thanks to companies for saving syndicate building
The undersigned express heartfelt gratitude to companies Nos. 1 and 4 and Brain erd H. & L. for their prompt action and readiness to do all in their power to save the syndicate building on Sixth street from destruction on the night of February 10.
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Brainerd H. & L. Company
Syndicate
Sixth Street
Dissolution of J L Smith & Co and new Brainerd jewelry dealer
The firm J L Smith and C B Sleeper dissolves by mutual consent. J L Smith is authorized to collect debts and assumes liabilities. Suqrra, successor to J L Smith & Co, offers jewelry silverware watches and diamonds at old Sleeper block Front Street, Brainerd, thanking patrons and pledging to merit public confidence.
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J. L. Smith
C. B. Sleeper
J. L. Smith & Co
Front Street
Brainerd
J. L. Suqrra
Brainerd City Clerk Candidacy Announced and Withdrawal
Forrest E. Parsons is named as a candidate for Brainerd city clerk with a Feb 12 1885 filing note. The same notice records a withdrawal in favor of Parsons and urges supporters to back him. Also a wood bid call from the Brainerd Board of Education seeks 300 cords, due by Feb 7 1885, with bid terms and rejection rights.
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Forrest E. Parsons
Brainerd, Minn
G. A. Keene
Board of Education
Independent School District
Brainerd
Reward Offered for Information on February 11rink break in
A $100 reward is offered for information identifying the parties who broke into the rink on the morning of February 11 and stole the skates from the office. Stipp & Spaupine, Props.
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Stipp & Spaupine
Hearings Ordered On Preemption Cash Entries
Notice states hearings are ordered for March 12 1885 at 9 o clock am at this office for P E No 44 Michal O Brien and P E No 11626 Peter O Brien upon lands in townships 48 and 43 ranges 1 and 31 based on D S 4564. Reports show failure to comply with residence and cultivation laws and timber cut. Claimants must appear to defend their claims or entries will be cancelled.
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Michal O’brien
D. S
Peter O'Brien
Pas
Milton Peden
Fnally
Also Mentioned on This Page
Qon
Koop
Dulath
Wisconsin Centrac
Milwaukee Express
Eau Claire
Stevens Point
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Expreer
Day & Meagher’s
Keene & Nevers
Koop Bros
Boots
Bay & Meagher’s
J. McCallum's
Smith's
Lumberman’s Exchange Bank
Gen. Grant
E. E. M. Smith
Brainerd Jeweler and Watchmaker
Hoffman
the New Railroad
Brainerd Contrasting Company
Day & Meagher
the Dire Destroyer
Windsor
the Merchants
D. C. Church
Gall River
W. Stager
Sauk Rapids
Timothy Sheehan
Metropolitan
W. 5. McClennahan
W. H. Wilson
Aitkin
C. A. Gunkel
J.C. Congdon
F. H. Elvidge
Philadelphia
John Cochran
Perham
Fargo
Fergus Falls
W. H. Prophet
J. E. Douglas
Connecticut
Tribune
Mitchell
B. L. Fairbanks
White Earth Agency
C. G. Fairbanks
Leech Lake
A. J. Halsted
George Foley
Jamestown, D. T
Jamestown
Foley
George S. Canfield
Atloledo
Ohio
Pioneer Press
F. J. Smith
Papa
C. B. Sleener
J. L. Synra
United States
Lanp Order, Sr. Corp. Minn
W.B. Mitcner
D.H. Freermay
Register
Royal
Bsa
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
N.Y
J. W. Koop
J. 5. Gardner
Troceries
6Th Street
K. A. B. King & CO
Caver & Mohle
N. McFadden
C. D. Johnson
IN Brainerd
Boots & Shoes
Boots& Shoes
Meagher
Edwin C. Burt
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