Brainerd News Bits and Local Happenings
John Watson of Cass county is jailed thirty days for out of season deer hunting. QO. H. Closterman reports two arson arrests over timber losses across the river. Brainerd notes visits, new dynamo use, and community events. Mrs. Dressen hosts ice cream, YMCAs Swedish concert appeal, and local society meetings highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Cass County
QO. H. Closterman
Correctionville
Towa
D. B. Schontz
Brainerd High School Holds Third Annual Commencement
The Third annual commencement of Brainerd High School was held at the Opera house this Friday evening June 7. Admission was free. The programme featured a George H. Davis led congregation, a Miss Katie Canan solo, Miss Mamie Smith performance, and a M. C. A. Glee Club showcase. The Duluth Herald notes the event along with local Brainerd updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd High School
Opera House
Con man John Peterson aka Jacob Anderson moves through towns
The article reports John Peterson alias Jacob Anderson continuing his frauds across Little Falls, Brain erdies, Wadena, and Breckenridge. He targeted a man who held spurious papers for collection and a livery stable keeper, then forged a $70 check via the fiancée’s father, before vanishing. Authorities note his bold, repeated schemes across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterson
Jacob Anderson
Wadena
Breckenridge
Anderson
Seventh annual Minnesota State Fire Association meet set at Alexandria
The seventh annual meeting will be held in Alexandria on the 11th and 12th of the month with delegates from city companies: Hose No 1 John Barbar and M H McCabe. Hose Co No 2 John Burrell and Wm Barron. Hose Co No 3 Thomas Watts and Andy Wallace. Hose Co No 4 A Mahlum and H M Newell. Hook and Ladder Co No 1A F Ferris and N H Ingersoll. Delegates depart Monday noon for Tuesday business. Tuesday evening hosts a grand ball and banquet. Wednesday features a basket picnic at Three Havens. Brainerd delegation expects a pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota State Fire Association
Alexandria
John Barbar
M. H. McCabe
John Burrell
Wm. Barron
Thos. Watts
Andy Wallace
A. Mahlum
H. M. Newell
Hook and Ladder Co
F. Ferris
N. H. Ingersoll
Havens
Brainerd
Brainerd Shoot Gun Club Winners Crowned On Tuesday
The Brainerd Shot Gun Club held its regular weekly shoot at Driving Park. Wallace Bain captured the champion badge with a score of 13 of 15. Joe Howe earned the Champ badge for the next seven days after a week of alternating with Fred Sundberg, ending with Howe as sole holder. Scores across fifteen singles included Bain 13 and several other shooters with varied entries such as Howe 8 and Powers 11, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd Shot Gun Club
Driving Park
Wallace Bain
Joe Howe
Fred Sundberg
Joe
City Council Minutes Show Bid Award and Street Projects
The council approved last meeting minutes and awarded city printing to the Tribune as the sole bidder. It extended time to study the treasurer’s report, tabled a sidewalk petition on block 168, and ordered Front street west sidewalk finished by July 1. The fire committee handles the East Brainerd hose house work while Kingwood street matters gain time to be looked up. The electric department posted a net April profit of 204. Ordinance No. 79 adopted reactivating forfeited street railway franchise. The mayor announced appointments. most confirmed except J E Johnson. An accidental shooting near Aitkin killed August Nerpin, a 40-year-old with family in the old country. Best builder’s hardware line advertised at I U White’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Front Street
East Brainerd
O’brien
Walters
Ald
Gardner
Brown
Bluff Avenue
C.F. Kindred
Ed. Caffery
M. Derocher
J. D
Brainerd Gun Club Plans July 4 Tournament Invitees
Brainerd Gun Club maps a grand tournament on July 4 at its grounds with St. Cloud Fargo Duluth Ada Wadena Detroit among entrants. Prize pools total across shoots, Keystone rules apply, handicaps used, meals and rail rebates offered, and W. J. Bain, secretary, handles inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd Gun Club
St. Cloud
Fargo
Duluth
Ada
Wadena
Detroit
Brainerd Club
W. J. Bain
Brainerd Shot Gun Club
Fire alarm at mill boarding house sparks narrow escape
A fire alarm went out from the mill boarding house around 3 30 am causing the full fire department to respond. The blaze was controlled before any operation. beds and clothing were destroyed in a sleeping room. No injuries reported, but notable property damage occurred.
Small town notes of travel illness and visits
D S Mooers and wife left for Minneapolis Wednesday. C B Crouse s little daughter is very sick with the measles. Mrs Gardner of Brainerd has visited Mrs C M Troxell. Mrs Samuel Xekhy of Little Falls has been a guest of Mrs Jank Cooks. Edward Jewett lost one child to measles and another not expected to recover. Mrs C B Wildman left for Sank Rapids Saturday with best wishes. Mr Hatch now residing at Brainerd visited the Fort Saturday. Miss Volk teaching near Crow Wing lake spent weekend with her sister. Tents oars and sporting goods at I U White s. North Star Inng and throat balsam for coughs and colds. 33 Go to LU White s for hitching posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Mooers
Minneapolis
C. B. Crouse
Gardner
Brainerd
C. M. Troxell
Samuel #xekhy
Little Falls
Jank
Edward Jewett
C. B. Wildman
Sank Rapids
Hatch
Henry
Volk
Crow Wing Lake
Closing Out at Cost at M. L. Swartz Store
Last chance to buy carpets lace curtains draperies and related goods at cost before M. L. Swartz closes June 24 1889. Also highlights baby carriages from D. M. Clark Co and special excursion rail tickets Brainerd to Perham Detroit Lake and Perham. Brainerd to Perham and return 3.40 and Brainerd to Detroit and return 4.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Swartz
Perham
Brainerd
Detroit Lake
Detroit
Loan offers and various remedies advertised in Brainerd
An advertisement details A. L. Hoffman offering loans on chattel mortgagees in Brainerd Minnesota. It promotes Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic with multiple products and asserts sales through Johnson and Bain. It also touts a closing out sale at M. L. Swartz next to skating rinks and Northwestern mixed paints at IL U. White's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hoffman
Cor. 5Th and
Front Sts
Brainerd
Minn
Fenner
Johnson & Bain
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NEW Lot Goods
Henry I. Cohen
Miss Youths
Childr
R. K. Walters
Crow Wing County
Cass and
Itasca
N. H. Ingersoll, ¥. W. Wieland
Minnesota
the Drug Store
Night Bell
N. McFadden
I. C. White
Contractor & Builder
Laurel Street
M. Hagberg
CBERC
Odd Fellows
L. W. Burrell
Frank Hartley
P. H. Carney
Dakota
Sam Leland
Lake City
Chief Caffery
Swedish Ladies Concert Co
J.J. Frost
Rosser
Sixth Street
The
Baptist Church
E. J. Brownson
the Baptist Church
New York
Joe Cohen
Pacific Coast
Chas. Mehegan
J. E. Phelan
Mandan
G. G. Hartley
Nellie Howe
St. Paul
Mrs
Greene
Fred Parker
First Congregational Church
Forgy
Helena, Mont
Mrs. H. I. Cohen
Chicago
F. E. Tiffany
White Cross Lodge No. 30, K. of P
Pennsylvania
Geo. Leopold
Clarence Grenell
E. B. Closson
L. P. Johnson
J C. Congdon
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellow
A.W. Miller
Lake View
Opera
T. J. Sanborn
Maine
Johnstown
Chas. Iachner
Scheffer
Bumana
Annie Laurie
Losey & Dean’s
J. E. Wilson
Old Settler's Club
Hose House
Old Settlers
L. T. Dean
Spalding House
Haldo Anderson
Iver Benson
J. J. Howe & Co
Evergreen Cemetery
Katie Canan
Solo
Mamie Smith
Grace Clark
M. C. A. Glee Club
Geo
H. Davis
Y. M. C. A. Glee Club
D. M. Clark & Co
B. S. McMahon
Crockery
Sauk Rapids
M. T. Kennedy
Duluth Herald
Fire Association
Brainerd Gan Club
Searles
Howe
White
Courtney
Paine
Ferris
Smith
Ingersoll
Westfall
Bain
Keene
Powers
Cowan
Hack
Groves
City Matters
Aitkig
August Nerpin
Nerpin
Old Country
I. U. White’s
Irs
A. F. Ferris
J. J. Frost
C. A. Searles
N. W. Wheatley
Lake Minnewaska
Glenwood
Fred Allen
N. W. Wheatly
T. Mooney
T. Watts
F. Smeltz
F. Green
A. Bardsley
G. W. Vanderslice
G. W. Ames
Ed. Breheny
J. McGivern
F. Schmeltz
L. McPherson
F. W. Malott
F. Wehrle
W. Williamson
A. Wallace
Geo. Forsyth
J. Bradford
Geo. Wilson
R. M. DeLambert
J. McMullen
J. C. Small
J. Lowey
J. Douglas
5. Quinn
Jas. Clark
B. Webb
L. Johnson
K. McDonad
Fred Alter
Jas. McMurtry
R. R. Pienie
White's
Northwest
D. M. Clark & Co's
Waxrev
J. A. McColl, Brainerd, Minn
H. D. Powens, Sec
W. W. Hartley
Gil Hartley
Tacoma
Herald
Ft. Ripley News
Eona
D. M. Clark & Co.'s
M. L. Swartz’s
Northwestern
IL U. White's
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder
Wall Street
N. Y
S.& J.W Koop
Sleeper’s Park Addition
Sleeper
C. B. Sleu
Edward Hazen
Im East Brainerd
Farrar & Forsyth Add
Silver St
John O’connor
Clara St
San Francisco
Cal
Snyder
State OF
Crow Wing
Chauncey B. Sleeper
John L. Smith
Sarah L Sleeper
Brain Rd
W. P. Spalding
Mears
Burt & Mears
6Th Street
Bank Block
Jersey City
N. J
United States
U. S. Treasury
P. Lorillard & CQ
Acker
Lane
County Auditors Office
Aitkin
Cass
St. Louis
W. W. Bravey
State Land Office
Nick. Schroeder
Ph. Best
Brainerd, Minn
Casselton, Dakota
Bralm
E.C. Warst
Johnson Bain
Xale Agents
Brdinerd
Ming
Denis Bros
Curtiss Commercial Colleges
Minneapolis and
C. C. Curtiss
St. Paul, Minn
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