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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
1
The notice from St Cloud Minnesota dated February 15 1900 announces the Columbia Chainless feature at Hoffmans. The brief item identifies a local sale or display event involving the Columbia Chainless model at a known shop.
Dr and Mrs Werner Hemstead host a six o clock dinner for a party of bachelors in Washington The elegant meal features a round main table and a library table with hosts and hostess present Guests in colonial pink and white attire watch over a menu with American flag motifs Hats filled with cigars reveal hidden cigars later repurposed as mementos The guest list reads as a community in affliction with many named locals attending after the meal.
The Staples community mourns Thomas Lawrence a longtime switchman who died after being crushed between cars at the Staples yard. A native of Indiana with over 30 years in rail work he lived in this city for two decades leaving a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at his home and burial planned for Brainerd after a service led by Rev. G. L. Hunt.
Brainerd attorney W S McClenahan, long a St Paul and Sixth district Democrat, argues for expansion and U S control of the Philippines. He cites loyalty to national policy over party and signals a Republican alignment, noting the Democrat future may hinge on anti expansion sentiment.
A local dealer offers guaranteed wheels with price range from 25 to 75 dollars. The listing highlights affordable used cars and suggests customers can expect value and reliability.
Charles Johnson a 50 year old longtime Southeast Brainerd resident killed himself Tuesday by slashing his throat and cutting both wrists. He had been in poor health and off work two weeks. Found in an old boarding car east of the foundry, death occurred within moments. Survived by wife and seven children. life insured for $2000 with A O U W. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 Swedish Lutheran church with lodge procession to the grave.
The city council held a regular session on Monday. Superintendent L. M. Page was re elected to lead the police department. The mayor appointed P. H. Preston as permanent patrolman, and the purchasing committee reported three car loads of poles were purchased. The clerk will advertise for pine wood bids to be opened next meeting. Licenses were granted to T. Crowley and Sargent & Wesley to sell liquor, while R. R. Wise liquor license was tabled. A health board note on licensed milk vendors and tuberculin inspection was referred to health committees.
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