Train Schedule Fragments From the Downtown Station
A damaged timetable lists No 1 arriving from the south at 9 45 and departing west at 9 55 p m daily No 2 arriving from the west at 7 00 a m and leaving south at 7 10 a m daily No S arriving from the south at 2 05 p m and departing west at 2 30 p m daily No 4 arriving from the west at 2 10 a m and leaving south at 2 25 a m daily No 7 arriving from Dulath at 9 15 p m daily except Sunday and No 8 departing for Dulath at 7 30 a m daily except De
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Dulath
Sanday
Minneopolis Rail Schedule Excerpt for Local Departures
Daily except Sunday train times from Minneapolis and St Paul to New Richmond Chippewa Falls Stevens Point Wampaca Neemah Menasha Oshkosh Fond du Lac and return with 6 20 pm 6 55 pm arrivals and 7 20 am 7 long departures from major hubs. Time cards and rates available at Nicollet House and Merchants Hotel block St Paul. F H Anton Eastern Passenger Agent.
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New Richmond
Chippewa Falls
Ban Disie
Stevens’ Point
Wampaca
Neemah
Menasha
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sa.m
Prom
Local shop ads and upcoming events in Brainerd
Local notices advertise cheap men's brogans and women's buskins at Day and Meagher's, spring boot and shoe openings, and a large boot shipment. County commissioners meet Monday. Savon imperial soap at Gardner's 17 bars for $1. J McCallum's offers cleaning and repair. Smith's confectionery promotes sales. Keep Bros buy county orders at face value. Miss Mabel Sylvester appears at Brainerd rink March 2 and 3. Liquors for medical use at J C Foote's. Seeding near Fargo advances, one man has ten acres in. Cigars and smoking materials at Smith's. White sewing machine and spectacles at Foote's drug store.
Last Day To Pay Taxes Without 5 Percent Penalty
Weather round up notes a soft past week with diminished snow. Gardner's offers oranges at fifty cents a dozen, Sev ons thirty five cents, and Standard Java coffee at 35 cents a pound. Talks of producing Robert Emmet at the opera house on March 17.
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Gardner's
Gardner’s
Robert Emmet
Opera House
Sacrament Service and Evening Sermon at M E Church
At the M E church on Sunday morning Sacrament and reception of members will take place. The Sunday evening sermon will address the subject Children.
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M_ E
Myrtie Ferns Duo to Perform All Next Week at Opera House
The Myrtie Ferns combination will occupy the opera house all of next week commencing Monday evening. They are immense.
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Myrtie Ferns
Opera House
Gallander and Kalland Wed in Brainerd City
A marriage is announced in Brainerd with Rev. E J Bronson officiating on February 26. The couple Mr. John Gallander and Miss Annie E Kalland, both of Brainerd, are the newlyweds.
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This City
E. J. Bronson
John Gallander
Annie E. Kalland
Brainerd
Brainerd to Enjoy Week of Opera House Entertainment
The Brainerd residents will have a week full of amusement next week as Myrtle Ferns presents a concert and performance at the opera house occupying the venue for the entire week.
Price cuts at Foote's drug store prompt shopper call
Great reduction in the price of drugs at J. C. Foote's drug store invites customers to call and be convinced.
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J. C. Foote
Farmers urged to bring produce to Gardner’s on Sixth Street
Farmers are asked to take their crops to Gardner's on Sixth street near the mill track to dispose of them advantageously. President-elect Cleveland has sent to E. E. M. Smith for several boxes of his cigars to treat the boys on inauguration day.
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Gardner's
Sixth Street
Mill Track
Cleveland
E. E. M. Smith
Leopold Brainerd Clothier Earns Northwest Favor
Leopold Brainerd's shop gains a strong reputation for selling high quality goods at fair prices in the northwest, drawing praise for value during the feast season.
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Leopold
Brainerd
North West
Congregational sociable at Mrs Ed Whites on Main Street
The Congregational sociable was held at Mrs Ed White's residence on Main Street Wednesday evening. Attendees enjoyed a very pleasant time and the event fostered community fellowship.
O'Brien Seeks Alderman Seat In First Ward Race
Con O'Brien is a candidate for alderman in the first ward. He has many friends who wish him success in the election to that position.
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Con. O'Brien
Mr. O'Brien
East Brainerd Mutual Improvement Society Concert
East Brainerd Mutual Improvement Society stages a Friday evening church concert and literary program with an entertaining lineup. Admission is 25 cents, children 10 cents.
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East Brainerd Mutual Improvement Society
Brainerd Sees Cold But Busy Election Day Anticipation
Next Tuesday marks election day as residents prepare for races. The off year atmosphere feels brisk with turnout expected as candidates appeal to voters and locals remove heavy coats to focus on municipal choices.
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Brainerd
Day and Meagher Move to Front Street Building
Day and Meagher rent the Front Street property formerly occupied by Gross and Hartley and will move their large stock of gentlemen's furnishings clothing car pets boots and shoes into it on April first.
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Day & Meagher
Front Street
Gross & Hartley
Local Men to Be Hired by March Fifteenth
The report states that 150 men will be employed at the shops before March 15. Jack Osborn has leased the barber shop in the Villard Hotel and will begin operations there on Monday. The Tribune endorses Carl Douglas for mayor, a move that draws envy though Douglas could not help it.
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Jack Osborn
Villard Hotel
the Tribune
Carl Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Public schools unaware holiday sparks discontent
Schools did not observe Monday as a holiday honoring the nation's sire, igniting indignation among youths. The post office and banks were closed in observance.
Forrest Parsons Seeks City Clerk Post With Full Qualifications
Forrest Parsons, a gentleman city clerk candidate, is described as fully qualified for the position and deserving the undivided support of the voters of the city.
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Forrest Parsons
Myrtle Ferns Elegant Society Melodrama Premiere
Joan D. Clifton and Miss May Bret star in Myrtle Ferns at the opera house on Monday March 2. Admission 25 50 and 75 cents with reserved seats at J Smith's jewelry store.
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Joan D. Clifton
Miss May Bret
Myrtle Ferns
Opera House
Smith to Open Grocery in Sleeper Block Room
Dan Smith plans to reopen a grocery in the former Cable & Co. space in Sleeper block as soon as preparations are finished. He is in St. Paul selecting stock while friends congratulate his decision to restart the business.
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Cable & Co
Dan Smith
Smith
St. Paul
Doctor Declines Mayor Bid After Backlash
A local faction misfired by nominating a friendly doctor for mayor, who resisted and decided to run. Fred Puhler sold the Duluth Journal plant to start a weekly at Ada in Norman County, previously heading the Norman County Alert there, suggesting uncertain success.
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Howes
Fred. Puhler
Duluth Journal
Ada
Norman County
Pioneer Press
Fred
Real Estate Men Hopeful for Early Spring Boon
Real estate men are jubilant at prospects for an early spring and merchants share the optimism as trade improves. The prevailing snow cover delays activity, but anticipation remains for a broad revival in business across trades once winter weather lifts.
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Mother Earth
Mr J Osborn Thanks Brainerd Fire Dept and Citizens
Mr J Osborn expresses gratitude to the Brainerd Fire Department and the local citizens for their aid and assistance at the fire that occurred Saturday morning.
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Mr. J. Osborn
Brainerd
Public school pupils thank donors for hall and help
The intermediate department pupils thank Hartley for hall use and C Congdon for assisting with songs, and the public for patronage. Evening receipts totaled 30.80 dollars, expenses 145 dollars, net 29.35 dollars.
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Intermediate Department
the Public Schools
Messrs. Hartley
C. Congdon
Brainerd Municipal Court Bill Passes Senate
The bill to establish a Brainerd municipal court passed the senate on Thursday after already clearing the house. It now awaits the governor's signature to become law. A second measure to attach part of Cass county to Crow Wing also passed both houses enabling West Brainerd to join the city and prompting creation of a new ward.
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Brainerd
Senate
Cass County
Crow Wing
West Brainerd
Brainerd City Band Elects Officers and Rehires Leader
In the February 22 1885 meeting at the courthouse Prof Wm Dresskell was re engaged as leader and instructor at 700 per year. Proceeds from the band dance 155 90 funded purchases of one Eb cornet two Bb flat tenors one Eb bass one Eb alto and one bass drum. Officers elected for six months: President Jas Dewar Vice Pres Geo Hastings Secretary Sol Foster Treasurer P Mertz.
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Brainerd City
Court House
Wm. Dresskell
Jas. Dewar
Geo. Hastings
Sol. Foster
P. Mertz
Ladies Tea by A.C.C. at Mrs Farnham Residence
The A.C.C. ladies held an elegant tea at Mrs PF Farnham’s home with Miss Guest and Mrs Howard assisting. A full bill of fare included cold ham, veal loaf, scalloped oysters, salads, desserts, and beverages. The next meeting will be a tea at Mrs FP Alder man’s on March 11, 1885.
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A.C. C
PF. W. Farnham
Miss Guest
Eighth Street
North
C. F. Kinprep
Indian theft blamed for house fire near Rush Lake
Peter Hanson of Rush Lake Cass county reports his home burned on February 12 while he and a neighbor were away. Fourteen Indians camped on the farm section 14 township 137 range 25 were seen nearby. settlers urge government action to confine the offenders on their reservation.
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Peter Hanson
Rush Lake
Cass County
Disparen
Mr. Hanson
Romoty
Asheg
Logging teams sought near town THartrey Bros
Logging firms seek crews to work near the town with Hartrey Brothers arranging teams. Local employers advertise for experienced lumbermen and labor on nearby sites, offering steady wages and seasonal work through fall.
Fire Alarm At East Brainerd Destroys 1000 Cords
At five o'clock Saturday morning the alarm sounded and the department hurried to East Brainerd on flat cars. A pile of wood totaling about 1,500 cords owned by the railroad company was in flames. Firefighters saved most of the stack, with only about 100 cords consumed.
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East Brainerd
Fire destroys barber shop dwelling on Fifth street
At 9 40 the Brainerd fire alarm sounded for a blaze in Jack Osborn's barber shop and dwelling on Fifth street. The fire began likely from a stove in the upper story. Osborn lost his shop contents and most household goods while restaurant next door had minor damage. Firemen confined the flames in about 30 minutes. Osborn and his wife are being aided by a circulating subscription. Osborn injured, expects weeks before use of his burned hand.
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Fifth Street
Jack Osborn
East Brainerd
Osborn
Closterman
Brainerd
Ward caucus nominates Parker for alderman in third ward
Voters met at the hose house Tuesday to nominate a third ward alderman to replace Thomas Watts. E F Parker won the caucus ballot with strongest support from the south side, while a northern faction backed a pool that selected William Percy as rival nominee. The ward committee named eight negotiators to choose a north side candidate. The split fight ends with Parker vs Percy in the race.
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Hose House
Thomas Watts
Thos. Watts
E. F. Parker
James Hawkins
L. Nelson
W. W. Havens
Parker
T. ©. Fitzwater
Tim Riley
South Side
North Side
Watts
Hawkins
Mr. Watts
E. M. Tillquist
Fred. Conrath
Geo. Hutchinson
Wm. Percy
Morris Roberts
L. Goodell
T. C. Tower
John Dennis
Mr. Hawkins
W. Allen
Tim. Riley
Geo. Hallady
W. H. Meekens
0. Risinger
F. Lebouty
Mr. Percy
Preacher to Speak on Millions in India at Brainerd
Brainerd notes report Rev E J Brawngan of the Baptist church will preach Sunday morning on millions in India with baptism in the evening. Rev W W Regan, former Brainerd pastor, has returned to Brainerd after resigning for health reasons. J J Howe visited Minneapolis, G G Hartley of Brainerd is in town for swamp land bill matters. J C Ireland hired by McMastern Fleming to drive their delivery team. Dan Smith to open a Brainerd grocery store soon. L E Armstrong swapped a roller rink for clothing stock valued at 17000. S F Alderman spent week in St Paul. Miller, the Mrs Snell murderer, moved to Grand Forks awaiting justice. Dr Bigger, Brainerd sanitarium chief surgeon, was in St Paul. Geo Holland left for New Orleans to visit the exposition. Mrs C B Sleeper to visit Chicago and Buffalo next week.
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E. J Brawngan
The
Baptist Church
India
Geo. Holland
New Orleans
C. B. Sleeper
Brainerd
Chicago
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Howes
James S. Gardner
St. Paul
Carl Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Howes
Jas. S. Gardner
Gardner Las
Gardner
Douglas
Howes candidates spark Brainerd mayor race clash
A Brainerd political feud over mayoral candidates pits Dr. Howes against James S. Gardner with Carl Douglas stepping in after leadership factions sought to replace Howes. Gardner viewed as likely winner, while Douglas draws sincere support but is considered unsuitable by opposing factions. The piece also cites rival claims about Gardner and extols women and civic virtues in a decorative interlude.
Banquet marks 21st anniversary of White Cross Lodge
Knights of Pythias members gathered for a banquet in the Odd Fellows block to celebrate the organization’s twenty first anniversary. C D Johnson delivered a toast to The Ladies, praising women while humorously tracing social roles from Adam and Eve to modern attire and daily life.
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White Cross Lodge
No. 30
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Order
C. D. Johnson
Removal of Hagberg and Hennett to Odd Fellows block
Hagberg and Hennett will move their large stock of groceries to the Odd Fellows block on Sixth street this Saturday evening. The firm promises a fine store room and prime location, reflecting their growing trade. They expect to be ready for business early Monday.
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Hagberg & Hennett
Odd Fellows
Sixth Street
Geo D Thompson Opens Gallery With Instantaneous Process
Geo D Thompson teases rooms formerly used by J B Robinson and fits them up as a gallery. With years of experience his sample case showcases many fine pictures created by himself. He uses the instantaneous process and guarantees satisfaction. Call for work and see his advertisement elsewhere.
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Geo. D. Thompson
J. B. Robinson
Thompson
Local Life Insurance Confession and Sale Ads
It pleases me to commend the American Life Association for a $15 check from agent Sol Foster after a three week illness, with a $5 weekly benefit on a $1,000 policy, and I will soon purchase a $2,000 policy. Mens suits in latest styles and cheap at Day and Meagher's.
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American Life Association
Sol. Foster
J.C. Fessenden
Brainerd, Minn
Day & Meagher’s
Webster declares candidacy for municipal judge seat
In a field statement Epw. E. Webster says he is in the race for municipal judge and asks supporters not to be misled into thinking he is not a candidate and that he intends to reach the position without deception.
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Epw. E. Webster
Brainerd Political Announcements for City Offices
A composite notice lists multiple candidates in Brainerd seeking city offices including mayor alderman second ward police justice city clerk and city treasurer. Spokespersons include Jas S Gardner Gro A Keen D E Surpp Ep E Weestter Sandborn Lyman P White A P Farrar and N McFappen inviting voter support in the upcoming election.
Notice of preemption hearings and cancelation likely
Hearing ordered for March 12, 1885 at 10 a m on two preemption cash entries, No. 9644 in Sanees name and P. E. No. 11626 in Peter O Brien name, for sections in township 43 range 31. Reports by Special Agent Milton Peden show failure to comply with residence and cultivation requirements and timber cut. Parties must appear to defend the validity of their claims or entries will be finally cancelled.
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Sanees
Ssney
Ny Ney
Ram
D. S
Peter O'Brien
Milton Peden
Jniegs
Notice to Water Consumers in Brainerd
Water shut off Sunday March 1 from 8 30 a m to 7 p m Logging near town Brainerd Water Co teams wanted to work HartLey Bros A rare bargain I have a lot on Eighth street south in block 97 which I will sell for one half of its actual value W A Fleming Legging teams wanted to work near town Hartley Bros
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HartLey Bros
Eighth Street
W. A. Fleming
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Thread Tickets Ag
F. H. Anton
Estern
Boots
J. McCallum’s
Canada
Keep Bros
Mabel Sylvester
Day & Meagher's
J. C. “Oote’s
Fargo
Smith's
A. Cc. C
Thartrey Bros
Third Ward
W. W. Regan
J. J. Howe
G. G. Hartley
Globe
J.C. Ireland
McMastern & Fleming
Dan, Smith
L. E. Armstrong
Pulyth
S. F. Alderman
Miller
Snell
Grand Forks
Cardner Caixing
Kingdom of Heaven
Adam
Wyqning
Broome
Momore
Eve
Evers
MR. Gardners
City of
Gro. A. Keene
D. E. Surpp
Police Justice
Ep. E. Weesstter
Ensuin
Sandborn
Lyman P. White
N. McFappen
Eans Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
N.Y
Saleby S& J. W- Koop
WM. G. Allen
William Murphy
Sarah Jane Hill
Minnesota
Register of Deeds
Cornwall
Orange County
New York
Daniel T. Hill, Jr
6Th Street
Cammnede Goods
Prop
A. B. King & CO
Caver &Lichle
Marble Head
United States Lane Office, Sr. Coup. Minn
W. B. Mircman
DH. Freeman
Register
P m
Brainerd Water Co
N. McFadden
IN Brainerd
Boots & Shoes
Meagher
Edwin C. Burt
Ordesf. Day & Meagher
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