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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1885
Page
3
A collage of merchants touts Gardner 6th street groceries K S Paine Montana beef Day & Meagher outfits and Mrs Millspaugh ice cream. Stribley & Co shoes Leopold Bros suits and cigars Kentucky Liquor Co offers cheap Havana cigars at 6th street.
Watches cleaned and warranted for one dollar. Main springs replaced and warranted for one dollar. Watch glasses ten cents and all other work proportionate. J L Smith on Front Street advertises as the cheapest best place to repair watches clocks and jewelry. Mrs H Theviet promotes elegant stocks dress goods and millinery at unmatched prices.
Cohen Bros offer a broad corset selection including Dr Warner's Nursing and Health Corsets and the Countess model. Prices noted with several styles such as the Royal at 50 cents and Zephyr summer netted corset. Mrs C Millspaugh opens ice cream parlors in the Davis building on Front between 7th and 8th streets.
Local notes mention a planned excursion to Duluth and Agate Bay for tomorrow. Several residents abroad and visiting relatives are noted, including James Goodman and wife in Minneapolis and Mrs. H. G. Ingersoll of Plover visiting city relatives.
Commencing July 1st at the shops the men were set to full time. For about two months the schedule ran eight hours daily and four days weekly. The outlook is described as encouraging.
The ten hour race collapsed as Veon fainted at 5 30 p m due to heat. Olson inherits the championship and the badge after Veon cannot continue on the track.
Next week J. M. Hayes will remove his large and elegant stock of sections to the corner of 7th and Front streets, formerly occupied by J. K. Pierce. The change is due to increasing business and his building’s limited capacity.
Cohen Bros offers a large stock of parasols plain and brocaded in all colors at actual cost. Ladies may purchase an elegant parasol at very low figures.
J H Hallett invites residents to pick blueberries for cash at his trading post near the railroad bridge. He rejects barter from last year and proclaims cash buys, urging locals to come for cash and trade elsewhere if preferred.
Horren and Co. thank Brainerd and nearby patrons for their liberal support and announce two more weeks of half-price rates on all photographic work. J. B. Ropryson, operator.
In St Paul last Monday we met A M Randolph who is pushing his bearing mixture patent. He reports a Boston firm has paid 15000 dollars for rights and expects further sales. Randolph has sold his Ninth street home to D W Travis and may move his family to Mankato.
The Sell's circus wagon train derailed from a railroad track in Owatonna on Tuesday, tumbling 25 feet down a bank as the train traveled 25 mph. Six cages were jolted from the cars. one zebra survived, another camel badly injured, and a kangaroo was killed.
A stock of parasols in plain and brocaded styles and all colors offered at actual cost. Prices vary with selection, and ladies may purchase at very low figures.
A large Sixth street crowd watched Leopold Bros unveil a new stock of boys clothing with sailor suits for ages five to ten at 2 50 each and children’s waists at 50 cents. The scene drew patient shoppers calling it a picnic and a circus at Leopold Bros.
A Saturday picnic to Detroit Lake drew 987 aboard the Detroit-bound train with 500 more from Fargo and other towns. The day featured elaborate engine decorations, banner slogans, numerous races, a Brainerd v Fargo nine game, and prize winnings across many events. A mishap-free day ended with the Brainerd crowd praising bands and festivities.
Local listing notes brocaded items and assorted colors at actual cost. Cohen Bros offers Florida Water and Bay Rum alongside blue flannel shirts at bargain prices.
Sunday morning Elias Flynn known as Ed Kennedy entered Maggie Steel’s room in a house of ill repute at Third and Laurel, struck her with an iron bar while she slept, then escaped via a ladder. She survived after severe head injuries. Flynn was later arrested at J. J. Howe & Co's saw mill. he faced charges including assault and forged checks tied to a Minneapolis lumber firm. Reportedly has a brother in the Canadian parliament.
Day and Meagher's advertises new stock of jean pants with Forepaw and Tarbox's custom calf shoes offered for sale only at the store, highlighting warranted footwear and accessories.
Last Tuesday evening a pleasant birthday party was held at S F Alderman's Broadway residence honoring the 24th and 27th anniversaries of Mr Alderman and J B Douglas. Gifts included a Russian leather cigar stand and a case with poker chips and playing cards. Guests listed include W S McClenahan J L Camp L E Lum F Hartley C H Douglas D Clough P Mertz F Thompson G S Fernald G W Holland A J Halsted J E Wilson and A W Frater.
A grand vegatta and picnic are planned at Gilbert Lake Park tomorrow at 2 PM. Events include four oared boat race, Tule race, single scull, walking greasy pole, double scull, swimming, canoe, and a grand handicap single scull race with prizes from $1 to $5. Entries before noon Saturday with W Percy and N W Wheatley as handicappers. Judges and officials listed.
The Knight Templars schedule a 3 AM train from Brainerd to Duluth with arrival around 8 AM. They will meet by the Duluth militia and Knights, travel to Agate Bay for a picnic at 11, return to Duluth for supper and a roller rink dance, then depart at 1 AM to Brainerd arriving 6 AM Sunday. The Brainerd band will join and a Duluth Brainerd baseball game is set for the afternoon. A sleeping car will accompany the train.
Duluth fans feel excited and wary as the baseball club prepares for a Fourth of July opener against Brainerd. The team has transformed a marsh into a leveled ball park with 800 seats, bought uniforms, and funded about half the $500 cost by subscription. Captain Fred Doty has assembled top local talent and expects a lively game with the Knights Templars in attendance.
An advertisement notes ConEN Bros offering to sell well made trim muslin underwear at prices cheaper than a customer could make them, stating a guarantee to provide garments for ladies.
An advertisement notes a $300 calf skin shoe labeled King of the Hub is available for sale exclusively at Day Meagher's, signaling a premium product and exclusive retailer.
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