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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1886
Page
4
The dispatch details 330 births and 158 deaths in the city, new cider at Smith's, travel and real estate moves, jail empty for the first time in two years, and construction on machine shops. It notes social events, church services, a running bout of civic news, and a police court case involving officer Deroosh and a saloon quarrel.
In Brainerd Epistles the story covers John Cochran and Miss Sadie E. French wed at the bride’s mother's residence with ceremony by Rev White. The groom, a Front Street partner of Fred J. Smith, and bridesmaids including Vera Paine are noted amid postnuptial festivities and gifts. Also Felix Graham wed Miss Katie Manley in Belleville with Brainerd ties. Invitations are issued for Miss Aleda Brockway to wed Albion P. McGlauflin on Jan 27 at J N Nevers residence.
A list of city residents and firms paying at least 25 in personal property tax, naming M. Dickgurg Lumbermen's Exchange Bank Brainerd Water Co Brainerd Flouring Mill First National Bank Dettelbach Bros Ingersoll & Wieland McFadden & Johnson Elizabeth Metcalf Bay Be NE Lavina Phillips W A Banitin & Co C E Smith tobacconist Mary A Seelye F G Sundberg George D Thompson White & White Wines Liquors Porter etc Kentucky Liquor Co sixth street next to post office.
The celebrated actress Miss Jeffreys Lewis debuts in Forget Me Not with a strong company including Harry Marshall and W H Thompson. Heralds praise from San Francisco to Portland, lauding her portrayal of Stephanie de Mohrwort as unsurpassed and the production as an artistic treat.
Mr Cecil Everest, son of M D Everest, has been purchasing milk cows in Crow Wing Morrison and Benton counties and is en route to Minneapolis with a herd of twenty or thirty. Prices range from 25 to 35 dollars each. W H Everest left for Sauk Rapids to join his brother and proceed to Minneapolis. H F Phelps returns from Battle Creek Michigan after attending the Seven Day Advents conference. Mr Gould begins banking ties at the Crow Wing switch. Advent meetings are held at the schoolhouse below the station this week. Jinks Crow Wing Jan 13. ro.
Conklin Clark & Co on Front Street unveils a new lamp called the Rochester. It promises 64 candle power, rivaling lamps with button and flame spreaders, and extinguishes without blowing or removing the chimney. Its design favors maximum oxygen supply, is non explosive, and claims unprecedented kerosene light. The lamp is described as an ornament for any room or office and may be examined at the store.
The North Star society thanks the committee and the ladies who helped with the late festival at Oud Fellows Hall Wildey Lodge No. 37 1. O. O. F. for kindly offering their hall for the occasion. By order of the President A Manioum Secretary.
The North Star society installed its 1886 officers on a Saturday evening January 9. President Chas Haggberg. Vice President A G Lagerquist. Secretary A Mahlum. Treasurer F G Sundberg. Master of Ceremonies C H Melby. Vice Master C H Melby. Librarian Henry Moh. Trustees O P Nikson Iver Benson. Also an advertisement for gents underwear at L J Cale's.
A brief item lists children’s underwear in red and white and notes the cost. The notice highlights pricing details and market access for shoppers seeking these garments.
A Brainerd branch assembly of the Irish National League of America will convene at Murray and McCabe’s hall on Tuesday evening January 26 1886 at 7 30. All sympathizers with Ireland’s home rule strive are invited to attend. James Meagher. Blankets advertised at cost in white red or grey.
Cohen Bros promotes this month the sale of woolen goods knit garments hosiery underwear and flannels at cost. Leggings and mittens are also offered at cost from Cohen Bros.
The annual Baptist church meeting elected officers for church and Sunday school. Church: Deacon Chas. Potter, Trustee J. M. Hayes, Clerk A. P. Riggs, Treasurer A. E. Pennell, Chorister Mrs. C. P. Potter, Organist Miss Ella Parks. Sunday school: Superintendent E J. Brownson, Assistant Sup’t Lee Stillman, Secretary Mrs. J. M. Hayes, Librarian A. L. Snow, Chorister A. E. Pennell, Organist Mrs. A. D. Green.
C H Congdon starts a chorus class at the Baptist church this Saturday evening January 16 with a reduced price of one dollar for ten lessons. Most time spent on chorus singing and basics taught. A large class is expected while Pioneer Press offers seeds and club premiums. Seeds provided by Mr Metcalf of St Paul from a large list. All seeking seeds should request the list. All wool cashmere under wear ladies 1.25, former price 1.50, dress goods at cost.
Cohen Bros. announced a February promotion offering every article in their store at exactly cost. From silk dresses to calico, shoppers can catch bargains as they reduce stock by selling items at cost during February.
The Aitkin Age editors visit Brainerd inspecting newspapers hotels and offices. They discuss local politics county officials sheriffs and a steady vote history while praising Brainerd’s growth and noting sales on cloaks and textiles at L. J. Cale and Cohen Bros. They advertise rubber goods and embroidery while inviting sealed bids for county official printing.
A collage of brief items including population figures for U S cities, costs of cremation in Paris, trout and New Zealand migrations, underpaid postmasters in Washington state, a quip from Ex Governor Anthony about Kansas towns, a numbers puzzle, a Sherman era lamp post scar in Atlanta, and a Milton Mills merchant tale of a till robbery.
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