Brainerd News Roundup Flows With Local Happenings
Brainerd residents hear of police in regulation hats, mumps recovery, and praise for the Northwestern Magazine. Local figures include Dr. E Herbert Stanley now in Snodwish, W T Fred Bradburry at Lake View, and legal work by Lawyer Taylor of St. Cloud. New lights installed by Electric Light Co, property deals, lake activities, and civic events fill a bustling city scene. Cyclone warnings, foreclosures, school board deadlines, and civic notices thread through community life with multiple small updates.
Boat Found Near Howes Boom Seeks Owner
Notice from Leon E. Lum offering six north of railroad and four south lots for sale on long time terms with no down payment to buyers willing to build. Boat found near Howes boom, owner can recover by calling at this office and paying charges.
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Howes Boom
Leon E. Lum
C. B. Sleeper
J. L. Syms
Sleeper Block
Broadway
Brainerd
Opera House
Front Street
9Th Street
Sleeper’s Park
Sleeper
Veon Urges Disputes to Settle Debts Promptly
A. E. Veon urges all parties claiming indebtedness to him to call and settle bills without waiting to be summoned, aiming to clear accounts promptly and avoid further reminders or enforcement actions.
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A. E. Veon
Builders Rise in Burned District Post Fire
A Disparen representative cites reliable sources detailing rapid redevelopment plans in the burned district. J M Gray plans multiple brick structures including a 25 by 50 saloon and a connected second building, plus a 30 by 50 brick base and a three story 25 by 80 hotel on Front street.
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J. M. Gray
Fifth and Laurel
Mr. Gray
Closterman
H. Fredrickson
John Bubar
Lumberman’s Exchange
Minneapolis
Front Street
Malcolm McLaren
Jerome Kelleher
Mr. Kelleher
Max Shapiro
Sixth Street
H. Riddle and Lambert Bros
Prize Fight on the Bridge Between Paddy Welsh and Jack Keefe
Eyewitnesses report a noon hour brawl across a Cass County bridge between Paddy Welsh and the notorious Jack Keefe. Keefe failed to land blows as Welsh dropped when Keefe’s right arm extended. Keefe struck Welsh while down, a sheriff said to have halted the affray. A hat was passed for the “heroes” after the fight. Separately, Royce and Lansing’s troupe performed to praise from the Anoka Herald, noting strong musical and comic turns and excellent showmanship.
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Cass County
Paddy Welsh
Jack Keefe
Keefe
Welsh
Royce-Lansing
Opera House
Royce & Lansing
Royce
Anoka Herald
Royce- Lansing
Co K Dominates Lake City Encampment With Honors
Co K swept top honors at the Lake City encampment. Color Sergeant L W Burrell Hospital Steward W J Bain and Quartermaster Sergeant F A Farrar of Co K received regimental appointments. The regimental band from the city drew attention for efficiency and deportment, and the unit returned home pleased with their treatment.
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Co. K
Lake City
Sergens
L. W. Burrell
W. J. Bain
F. A. Farrar
A Club Dance at Rice Lake July 19
Brainerd Boat club hosts a social at their Rice Lake club rooms on Thursday evening July 19. A bass line will shuttle ticket holders from the depot to the lake free of charge, with Whitford's orchestra providing music. A moonlight lake ride is a special feature, promising a pleasant evening as the club forges a reputation as entertainers.
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Brainerd Boat Club
Rice Lake
Whitford
Hallett Claims Government Re strain Order Lifted on White Earth Indians
J H Hallett tells Dispatch the government order restraining White Earth Indians has been revoked for over three weeks. Allen Jordan, Leech Lake mail carrier, in Washington, no formal public report. Locals push petitions to allow berry picking and to arrest liquor suppliers to natives. Blueberry crop is seen as one of the region's largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hallet
White Earth
Allen Jordan
Leech Lake
Washington
Daily Press
Sheehan
Mrs W A Condgon Dies In East Brainerd At 65
Mrs W A Condgon died at her residence in East Brainerd on Saturday morning at 65 after a sudden illness Friday night. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Second Congregational church East Brainerd with Rev Wood officiating. Daughters Eva Adams Sprague WA, Sarah Swartz Fargo ND, Mary Shaffer Mapleton SD, and Nado Fargo ND arrived to attend. She was a devout Christian respected by the community.
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W. A. Condgon
East Brainerd
W. T
Sarah Swartz
Fargo
Mary Shaffer
Mapleton
D. T
Nado
Early American letter on industry and politics in the North
A New York friend praises the reader city and warns no capitalists will invest until after elections. He cites Democratic free trade fears, predicts a summer business standstill, and urges Harrison style protection. The note adds an asbestos roofing plug for L. A. White’s fire and water proof roofing.
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New York
Northwestern
Harrison
Cleveland
L. A. White’s
Fire salvage thanks and low price sale offer
I thank friends who helped save my goods after the fire and the railroad for sheltering my family and property. J E Inevano notes a silverware sale at greatly reduced prices. F r Sandburg marked hollow ware to move at very low cost. Sixth street Bank block. D M Clark & Co offers crockery and glassware with new styles.
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J. E. Inevano
Fr. Sandburg
Sixth Street
Bank Block
D. M. Clark & Co
A E Veon Thanks Helpers Reopens Store On Laurel Street
A E Veon expresses sincere thanks to friends who aided after a recent fire and notes the store is back in business at new quarters on the south side of Laurel street third door east of Fifth. He advertises watches clocks and jewelry with low bargains and complete repair facilities.
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Messrs. White & White
Laurel Street
Fifth Street
Acker's English Remedy Endorsed in Cough Colds Note
An ad text urges readers to treat coughs colds and throat troubles with Acker's English Remedy claiming a positive cure. The note mentions fitting for children with croup or whooping cough and lists a price of 10 cents.
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Acker
Bold
Johnson & Bain
Brainerd Beats the World for Bas es and Baby Carriages
Brainerd claims the best in baby carriages and bases with D. M. Clark & Co. presenting an elegant line in all styles and prices. The shop promises to suit the most fastidious buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
D. M. Clark & Co
Blood cure all diseases claims boost with sales offers
An old advertisement lists a supposed blood purifier py Acers with guarantees and cure claims for blood diseases, plus various sale notices for excursions, plants, real estate, and a baby soother. It promotes detroit lake trips, cabbage plants, rental housing, and a boating resort, with multiple vendors and rates.
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Johnson & Bain
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Das Athe
Is Guic
Sixth Street South
C. H. Paine & Co., Proprietors
Paine
Laurel and
Sixth Streets
D. W. Whitford
Toloan
Brainerd Loan Agency
Brainerd Furniture Co
Fifth and
Front Streets
A. L. Hoffman
Sleener Block
Frisby’s
Swinton
H. Rosenblatt
M. H. Penn
Johnson & Bain’s
Brainerd Dispatch
Crow Wing County
Cass and
Stasc
N. H. Ingersoll,” F P. W. Wieland
Editors and Proprietors
Minnesota
Minneosta
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Pasco
Jamestown
Wahpeton
Wadena
No. 5
Pacific
Duluth
Superior
Ashland
O. H. Havill
Gull River
E. B. Closson
E. Herbert Stanley
Snodwish
Fred Bradburry
Lake View
Taylor
St. Cloud
City
The
Electric Light Company
Mr. Claus
Green House
Ed. Hazen
Hartley
Chas. White
Oscola
Wis
Mrs. White
Johnston
H. J. Spencer
A. E. Taylor
Mary Wieland
Mt. Gilead
Ohio
F. W. Wieland
H. G. Ingersoll
Plover
John Hughes
Dan Caffery
Gilbert Lake
Brainerd High School
H. O. Shaner
Tacoma
Whs
Pensylvania
Shaner
Western Division
Sheean
Frost & Kellehan
Kellehan
Frost
Jas
Burton
Walters
Eldred
Duluth Termini Company
Seymour
Hoffman
Tom Buckley
B. M. Reynolds
Fergus Falls
Jim Cokely
the Register
Crow Wing
Streeter
John Watson
Grand Rapids
Anoka
Chas. Wilmar
H. H. Barber
C. F. Hollingsworth
Connymeade Farm
Lake Park
Senator Harr
Michigan
Little Falls
Moorhead
Chas. Doran
U.S
Tillotson
Evergreen Lodge
No. 90
Losey
Wildey Lodge
Johnson
Brainerd Rifle Club
F. G. Sundberg
Geo. N. Day
Ed. White
W. Hemstead
First Baptist Church
Armory
K. Bjorge
Swedish Baptist Lutheran Church
H. Nopesheler
Mr. Bjorgo
Peter Mertz
First National Bank
Peter
U. R. Knights of Pythias
White Cross Lodge
Hemstead
HL .S. Totton
R. M. McKenzie
Koop Bros
Charles Harrington
Westminster Church
Ninth Avenue North
Third Streets
Ole Anderson
Minneapolis Star
No Flies On
London
Newton Beers
Job Armroyd
Gibert Featherstone
Beers
Job
Minneapolis Tribune
Commedians
Opera
D. M. Clark & Co.’s
A. P. Riggs
United States Accident Insurance Company
Robinson’s
Detroit Lake
Perham
Northern Pacific Railroad
Truit and
Potter's Improved
Brunswick
Sam Enouisu
A. P. Riggs, Bank Block
Seventh Street
Homes & Show
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
N. Y
J. W Koop
Upstate Hiram
Sir Rochester
B. Main St
LEY & CO
Chicago, Ill
M. Glard Bi
DAY & Meacher’s
R. F. Walters
M. Hacberg
Odd Fellows’ Block
Brainerd, Minn
J. L. Smith
Fernald
M. Roberts
S‘ice and Residence
Hartley Vieck
W.a.smith
Il. Ribbel
Crvin
Omce
MINNN
M. McFadden
Register of Deeds
Court House
MINN
Frater & Fernald
Attorney AT Law
A. Fleming
H. Havill
Hoyt A
Jersey City
N. J
United States
U. S. Treasury
P, Lorillard & O
B. Sleeper’s
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