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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
7
Local briefs show residents traveling to Detroit Ishpeming Ottawa and Staples for visits and vacations. Community events include lawn ice cream socials at the Y M C A and athletic matches at Athletic Park while businesses advertise sales storage and installment plans.
Mr and Mrs D R Elder left on Monday for Kentucky after receiving word by wire of the sudden death of Mrs Elder's brother.
A. L. Herman & Co. announces a trade offer trading any old cook stove for a new model from its newly purchased line. Details mention a cooperative program and replacement options with prices not disclosed.
Brainerd hosts a two day club tournament with multiple singles events, prize lots from local business men, and notable shooters including W. W. Smith and J. P. Burkhard. Festivities feature parades, races, a ball game, and a grand fireworks display. The July 4 celebration gains momentum for future years.
Scores from the July 1 and 7 gun club singles shoots list competitors Mantor McClenahan Veon White Tache Brown McIntosh McCabe Walker with scores ranging from 4 to 9. The record shows participant names and their hits in a compact local event style.
The city council met in regular session with all members present except Aldermen Adair and Bartlett. June city officer reports were read, accepted and filed. Lyman Arms resigned as city surveyor. Various bills were approved including payrolls and supplies. Licenses granted to several applicants. some applications deferred. The clerk was instructed on track elevation and street repairs. electric plant matters and notices were addressed.
A Rainbow ice cream and cake social will be held on the YMCA lawn tomorrow evening. The event will feature cream and cake for all attendees and will be followed by a cake sale. Ladies may purchase a cake for Sunday to avoid baking in the heat. Everyone is invited.
Deputy Sheriff Slipp delivered Arthur Johnson to the city after taking him into custody in Duluth for house breaking and robbery. The Last Tarn saloon was broken into with $1.60 stolen from a cash register hidden in an alley. Johnson was arrested but released due to lack of proof while his accomplice fled. he was later apprehended and his hearing is scheduled for the coming Monday.
K O Mastad of Oak Lawn township died after being overcome by gases while digging a well. Funeral set for this afternoon with Rev. Grove officiating. John Powers, 30, died Saturday of erysipelas. funeral Sunday.
N Granquist aged 28 died last Thursday from a liver abscess. The funeral was held on Friday.
Selma Roxberg aged 20 residing nine miles southwest of Brainerd died on Thursday last from acute tysus. Funeral services were held on Sunday.
Mrs Mary Larkin nee Summers aged 69 died at 710 Jersey Quincy after long illness. Born in Cappagh Galway Ireland she came to Quincy in 1851 and lived here since. She leaves six children including P H Carney of Brainer Mico and Mrs J J Flynn of Quincy. Her husband Michael Larkin predeceased her. She was faithful to St Peters church and known for kindness.
The board of education held its regular meeting on Monday evening. No business of public importance was transacted. Miss McGregor was allowed use of a Whittier school room for a private school. The finance committee was empowered to borrow funds for current expenses.
St. Croix Cycle Co of St. Cloud Minnesota advertises bicycle repair service with guaranteed workmanship and prompt attention. The notice promises a line of bicycles and immediate seating in stock for customers.
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120 acres of land with comfortable buildings. Also one mower and rake, one wide tire wagon, one pair both sleighs, and small farming implements. Terms made easy and no incumbrances on the property. E. CO. Smrs. Address Brainerd Minnesota or call on premises near Perch Lake. dw
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