Local Brainerd News Highlights From Grants and Openings
Hoffman negotiates chattel loans. Mr and Mrs P M Zakariasen welcome a new twelve pound baby boy born last evening at their home. A. L Ritter buys a $15000 drug store in Spokane Falls. The M W A hall at Pequot to be opened with a grand ball tonight. Brainerd Business College reports high demand for staff. Mrs Jane Kramer thanks Relief Corps members for support during bereavement. Foundry fire at John Dennis company damages site with narrow escape. White Cross lodge Knights of Pythias hosts installation night with remarks and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Zakariasen
Jane Kramer
Woman's Relief Corps
Brainerd
John Dennis
The
Little Falls
Democrat
White Cross Lodge No. 30
Knights of Pythias
Columbian Block
G. W. Gallagher
C. D. Johnson
Dance Party Invitation at Gardner Hall Friday
Co L invites for a dancing party at Gardner hall on Friday evening January 26. Kelsey's orchestra will provide music and a 9 pm guard mount precedes dancing at 9 30. Tickets cost 1.00 per couple with refreshments. admission by invitation only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L
Gardner Hall
Kelsey
P. J. Murphy
C. A. Allbright
C. B. Rowley
J. R. Smith
O. A. Peterson
S. R. Adair
Wm. Nelson
C. A. Wilkins
Chas. Osterlund
Wm. Koop
Floor
R. Adair
H. J. Linneman
Knoll McNeil Concert Delights Brainerd Audience
Brainerd music fans missed a rare treat when the Knoll McNeil Concert Co performed at Gardner Opera House. The quartet featured medal winning cornet soloists Mr Knoll and Miss McNeil, trombone soloist J H Zimmerman and pianist Mrs Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Knoll- McNeil
Zimmerman
Married couples in this region tied in ceremonies
Geo W Scott wed Ida Lanor at Elk River on Wednesday last week. They head to Bemidji for logging work with P. E. Waite. Louis Hughes married Jennie Sundberg at West Superior on January 1. Mrs Sundberg visits Brainerd. A license issued to Chas H Flansburg and Etta Green on the 9th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Scott
Ida Lanor
Elk River
Mrs. Scott
Brainerd
Bemidji
P. & E. Waite
Louis Hughes
Jennie Sundberg
West Superior
F. G. Sundberg
Hughes
Chas. H. Flansburg
Etta Green
Deaths and notices from Brainerd and area
News reports the death of Mick Schroeder of Detroit after a leg injury and heart disease, plus life insurance details. Also noted are Maud Evans traveling to St Paul after sister Della Evans’ death at Stillwater, and local deaths Erick Thunnell and Albert Adler with burials in Detroit and a hospital shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mick Schroeder
Brainerd
Schroeder
Bank directors elect Ferris president and LaBar cashier
At a Monday forenoon meeting the First Nation bank directors re elected A. I. Ferris as president and G. D. LaBar as cashier for the coming year. They have held these posts for several years as the bank maintains a leading position among northwest financial institutions. Geo. H. Brown and Fred A. Farrar were chosen book keeper and W. H. Koop stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
A. I. Ferris
G. D. LaBar
Northwest
Geo. H. Brown
Fred A. Farrar
W. H. Koop
Installation of Pap Thomas Post 80 officers and Relief Corps
Saturday evening at Odd Fellows Hall the Pap Thomas Post No 80 G A R installed its new officers for 1900. The event included installation of the Woman's Relief Corps No 47 officers, a banquet, and musical entertainment with about 75 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows' Hall
Pap. Thomas Post
Woman’s Relief Corps No
John C. Congdon
J. A. Wilson
Albert Fox
C. Martin
Wis
V. I
J. B. Lancaster
George W. Healey
Q. M
N. Y
Alexander Hall
Millpaugh
Sylvester
Relief Corps
Bertha Theviot
Shoe Sale at R F Waurris Big 9 Shoe Store
Leather lined shoes with heavy soles and the latest style are featured in the shoe sale at R F Waurris Big 9 Shoe Store located on 6th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.F
Walters
Sixth Street
R. F. Waurris
Big 9
6Th Street
Revival and church services across Philbrook area
Rev W A Chorch leads four revival series at Philbrook this week. St Pauls church holds Sunday services at 10 30 with Sunday school at noon and choir practice Friday at 8. Presbyterian ladies and society meet Mrs McClelland 85 Ninth St N next Wednesday Jan 24 from 2 30 to 4 30. Rev A H Carver to Minneapolis Monday with Mrs Carver to discuss Macalester College improvements. Ladies Aid at Mrs Clu low Parsonage next Wed Jan 24 at 2. Lunch and collection. Presbyterian morning service on Sunday with This is Life Eternal. Rev Dickinson of St Paul to preach at 7 00 pm and Sunday school at noon. C E societies 3 pm and 6 30 pm. Scandinavian Union Temperance meet Swedish Mission Church on 7th Street South Sunday Jan 21 at 7 30 with H O Helseth and J A Johnson speaking. Bible subject at Congregational church Sunday morning with Rev J W Dickinson of St Paul as secretary. Evening Rev G W Gallagher on the Ideal of Christ. Revival at M E church continues led by Rev Clulow and wife with Isaac Offering next Sunday 10 30 am and Excuses 7 35 pm. Epworth League 6 30 pm led by Georgia Clulow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies and Society of the Presbyterian Church
A. H. Carver
Minneapolis
Macalester College
Dr. Dickinson
St. Paul
C. E
Christian Endeavor
Scandinavian Union Temperance
Swedish Mission Church
H. O. Helseth
J. A. Johnson
Congregational Church
J. W. Dickinson
The
Bible Society
Ministerial Alliance
G. W. Gallagher
Christ
M. E
J. Clulow
Clulow
Isaac
Notable visits and Movements Among Local Residents
A parade of itineraries and trips noted in Brainerd area society circles. Hon A F Ferris vis ited Duluth while Murphy traveled to Little Falls and W E Seelye set out for Washington DC. Others, including Miss Selma Berkel Miss Georgia Murray and Frank W Tuffis, made visits or departures to Fargo Duluth Minneapolis Brainerd and Long Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Ferris
Duluth
Lawyer Murphy
Little Falls
W. E. Seelye
Washington, D. C
John Bailey
Walker
Cora Kelley
Minneapolis
Selma Berkel
Brainerd
Sewell Lake Jottings and Local News
Snow falls prompt farmers to try logging. Mrs. Geo Foster returns to Brainerd after a week with sister Mrs. Ole Anderson. P KE Gelow comes back from Montana after five years away. James Spencer and his promised entertainment last Saturday night disappointed a large schoolhouse crowd. locals vow not to be fooled again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Foster
Brainerd
Ole Anderson
P. KE. Gelow
Montana
James Spencer
Agrain
Tris
Eldon Notes Include Hay Fire Loss and Visits
Eldon Etchings and M L Hammett lost a stack of hay by a marsh fire last week. J L Hammett hosts his son Denille Hammett and William Dean of Morristown Minnesota for a few days. Mrs M L Hammett and children visited daughters Mrs Markell and Miss Myrtle Hammett at Crowell's mill. Little Charlie Isles drank camphor but his mother’s prompt remedies saved him. Rev Dr Forbes will preach at Eldon schoolhouse February 14 at 7:30 PM. attendees urged to bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Hammett
J. L. Hammett
Denille Hammett
William Dean
Morristown, Minn
Mrs. Markell
Myrtle Hammett
Crowell’s Mill
Charlie Isles
Dr. Forbes
Eldon
Made Young Again And Local Notices From A Town Meeting
The text describes a Sunday meeting for ladies and gentlemen with Mrs Clulow speaking and general invitation. It notes a Tuesday entertainment, directors wanting to pay the piano this month, and a good audience. An ad claims a Life Pills product improves health with 25 cents price. A thank you expresses gratitude for a $1000 insurance payout. An education line urges business schooling. A weather shoe sale at Big 9 Shoe Store invites winter goods clearance.
Lumber hauling crews sought for Long Lake work
Ten teams are needed next week to haul lumber and wood from Long Lake north. Steady work offered. Inquiries at Mons Mahlum's store on Laurel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Lake North
Mons Mahlum
Laurel St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoffman
Brainerd Business College
S. F. Alderman
C E. Chiperfield
Monarch
Thomas Eclectric
E. B. McCullough
Seventh Street North
Pequot
A. L. Ritter
Staples
Spokane Falls
W. A.M. Johnston
Beltrami
H. C. Stivers
Nick Schroeder
Maud Evans
Della Evans
Stillwater
Erick Thunnell
Lumberman's Hospital
Albert Adler
W. A. Chorch
Philbrook
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
E. M. Bigg
Moses Derocher
C. E. Chiperfield
Canton
Georgia Murray
Fargo
W. E. Winslow
Frank W. Tuffis
Long Prairie
United States
James Rhodes
Mary Hollenbeck
Georgia Alexander
Sarah L. Sleeper
Ohio
Gertie M. Scott
M. Parker
Henry Tucker
Long Prairie Leader
Milton McFadden
Aurora Lodge No. 100
Masonic Grand Lodge
Geo. Redding
John McCarthy
Mary Bell
Jos. Weishalla
E. H. Hoar
Blair
Hoar
D. D. Smith
Freeman Thorpe
J. R. Westfall
Jennie Small
Fed Ist
California
Fred Small
Copper River Country
Omaha
I. E. Potter
Sewell Lake
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
Johnson's Pharmacy
McFadden Drug Co
Order of the Sons of Hermann
Wilhelmina Hoppe
R. F
Big 9 Shoe Store
Capes
Barrain No
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