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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1885
Page
4
No 1, No 3, No 5, No 2, No 4 and No 6 trains arrive from south or west at specified times and depart in various directions. some services run daily, others exclude Sunday. The fragment lists multiple arrivals and departures with inconsistent punctuation and minor OCR errors.
Advertising blurbs press Leopold Bros boy sailor suits at 2 1 2 dollars, Mrs H Thevier millinery, Mrs Millspaugh ice cream service, K S Paine meat prices in cents, E E M Smith quality goods, Day Meagher clothing sale, plain hams at parne, and Mrs Theviot dress goods.
Mrs C Millspaugh opens ice cream parlors in the Davis building on Front between 7th and 7th streets. Advertisements tout cabinets from Hopper Co and low prices on butter at Cale’s. Day and Meagher offer cheap gent’s Morrocco pumps and Alligator slippers sale. Lt Cale appeals for blueberries cash purchases. Watch and silverware sold 20 percent below competitors with a $50 prize for proving misrepresentation.
Notes from Brainerd detail Bert Derby's reform school return, Winnie Davie’s Portage trip, a forthcoming premium stock report from W. Gray of Oaklawn, and a well attended Farmer's Daughter company performance. Also mentions Chae Greeves managing a Hillsboro farm, Rev. Edwards earning a PhB, Dr. Bigger aiding Father Teutenberg, and timetable work by M C Kimberly in Brainerd.
Cale pays cash for blueberries at the highest market price and warns against selling to others. The note suggests a profitable approach for owners to maximize revenue by selling directly.
Notice warns of a large stack of prints arriving next Monday morning priced at five cents per yard at Cohen Bros. The item implies a sale or stock update for local customers.
A series of birth notices state that a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. White on July 27, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith on July 29, to Mr. and Mrs. C. O'Brien on July 31, and to Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Gray of Oak Lawn township on July 30, 1885.
The Brain ed Fire Department calls a Tuesday evening meeting on Aug. 3 to arrange the Second Annual Parade set for Sept. 11. Hose Companies No 1 2 3 and Hook and Ladder must attend as directed by Chief L H Dodge. Also promoting a sale offering jerseys at 3.85 each for women.
Brainerd, July 20 1885 Charley Fryx Johnson states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Maggie Fink Johnson since she left him of her own accord.
A Sixth Street crowd waited as Leopold Bros opened a case of boys clothing. Sailor suits for ages five to ten cost 2.50 each and children's waists 50 cents. Shoppers regarded it as a picnic and circus event. Excellent fresh butter priced at 17 cents per pound at L. J. Cale's.
Pap Thomas Post G A R in the city plans funeral week for Gen Grant on Saturday August 8 with a parade to the park, prayers, floral offerings, band music, remarks, oration, and a Sunday evening union service at the Congregational church led by Rev E J Brownson. The post will attend.
Memorial services announced by Pap Thomas Post No 30 Minnesota G A R for August 2 at the Congregational church. Comrades urged to assemble in full uniform at 7 30 p m wearing mourning badges and belts without side arms. Rev E J Brownson to preach. Commander W P Spaline signs the notice.
Arrangements for a public memorial service honoring the late Gen A G Grant are being made by Pap Thomas Post. The event is set for Saturday August 8 with invitations extended to the public to pay last respects and honors to the esteemed deceased. The Brainerd city observance will follow the worldwide program, with details to be announced in newspapers.
The St Paul jobbers union halted in Brainerd for half an hour en route to Yellowstone National Park. A crowd gathered at the depot as the Brainerd City Band played, Col Sleeper praised Brainerd’s prospects, and Senator McMillan urged ongoing ties between St Paul merchants and Brainerd.
Brainerd visited Duluth and won the second game of the series 17 to 12. Hines started on the mound, was briefly relieved by Fryer, then finished, while Doty and Newton starred for Duluth with strong hits. The Duluth Herald and Duluth Tribune exchanged views on umpiring and fairness.
Immense and unprecedented bar gains in dorsets described with every kind style and size available at Cohen Brothers. Consumers are urged to visit Cohen Bros for the widest selection and latest trends in bars.
A Fergus Falls letter dated July 26 warns Brainerd residents about a local man pushing for the Brainerd post office. It describes him as a dandy and crank who is well respected in Fergus Falls yet mocked by others, suggesting residents might prefer St Paul mail delivery if he becomes postmaster. The missive notes strong local sentiment and urges caution.
The Brainerd audience is assured of a strong bill as Denman Thompson presents Joshua Whitcomb at the Opera House on Saturday evening, August 22. The production features a solid New England cast, with Thompson praised as a master of genuine acting and natural character portrayal. Admission is 50 and 75 cents, promising a well attended and highly regarded performance.
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