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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1885

Page

3

Train Schedule Notes From South and West Routes

No. 1 arrives from the south at 9 45. Departs west at 10 05 daily. No. 3 arrives from the south at 1 45. Departs west at 2 10 pm. No. 5 arrives from the south at 2 10 pm, daily except Sunday. No. 2 arrives from the west at 6 55 am. Departs south at 7 10 am daily. No. 4 arrives from the west at 2 10 am. Departs south at 2 30 am daily. No. 6 arrives from the west at 12 45 pm. Departs south at 1 10 daily except Sunday.

Unday Parte Derene Duluth Sanday

Milwaukee Express Train Schedules and Through Sleepers

The Milwaukee Express departs Minneapolis at 9 34 a m and St Paul at 10 00 a m for arrival at St Paul 6 20 p m Minneapolis 6 55 p m with service to Fond du Lac Eau Claire New Richmond and more Daily except Sunday Through sleepers run Chicago to Ashland and Milwaukee to Stevens Point Par lor car at J Pani and Abbote time cards and tickets available at No 173 East Third Street St Paul and No 5 Nicollet House Minneapolis F H Annon Northwestern Passenger Agent

Milwaukee Express New Richmond Chippewa Falls Rou Claire Stevens’ Point Wampace Neemeth Menasha Oshkosh Fond du Lec Minneapolis St. Paul Fond du Fac Neemah Wampaca Eau Claire Chicago Ashland Milwaukee Stevens Point J. Pani Abboteord Berthe Nicollet House Block F. H. Annon Northwestern

Local News and Bargains Move Through City Shops

A bustling shopping page notes soda water at Smiths, carpets at Day & Meaghers, ginghams at Cohen Bros, and special carpet bargains. It lists teas, coffees, dresses, and cheap shoes at Day & Meagher s, Cohen Bros, and Hopper & Co, with social items about visits, theater, and an upcoming minstrel show. The ten hour race and circus crooks appear, along with a new neckwear line and blue berry shipments by Wells Fargo, all reflecting lively local commerce and community notices.

Brainerd News Roundup Straws Hats and More

Brainerd items include Day & Meagher sales on straw hats and children's boots, Cohen Bros Berber cloths, and Millinery bargains by Mrs Thevier. Sheriff Markham sold Rogers House at Aitkin, local meat prices tumble, skating rink case goes to trial, and Circus and theater notes mix with church conference reports.

Rogers Aitkin Sheriff Markham W. Potter & Co

Odd Fellows Hall Rope Walk Show and Local Notes

The town hosts a rope walker who collected tips the circus missed at the Odd Fellows' Hall. A five mile rink race disappointed spectators as Veon’s skate failed and Olson and Caron drew a dull rivalry. Local notices promote cigars, E. E. M. Smith’s quality store, and a railroad employee holiday with a possible Detroit Lake excursion. The public school Intermediate Department plans a music and recitation evening at the Opera House with 25 and 15 cent admissions. A Northern Pacific Fourth of July fare offer covers a two hundred mile radius from Brainerd, valid July 3 and 4 with return by July 5. No Sunday east-end trains except Wadena to Wahpeton.

Veon Olson Caron Opera House Smith's Jewelry Store Fee Northern Pacific Railroad St Paul Ashland Valley City Brainerd Wadena Wahpeten

East Brainerd Man Returns with Indiana Judgment

E F Parker of East Brainerd returned Saturday from Indiana where he settled a four year old injury case against the Indiana Car Company. He had sued for negligence over a hand injury at Cambridge shop and won $4,000 plus costs, now amounting with interest to about $5,950.

E. F. Parker East Brainerd Indiana Indiana Car Company Cambridge

City Council Sets Walks and Licenses in Regular Session

Monday evening the city council met with absent members and approved bills. They ordered a two plank walk to Evergreen Cemetery from Bluff Avenue and required property owner signatures on Laurel Street. The ninth street walk was rejected for a one year build plan. Openings on Keventh street were deemed inadvisable. A revolving swing in Gregory square was approved. Mayor ordered closure of unlicensed saloons, with A Mays and Theviot targeted unless licenses are paid. Public peace committee to review Jack Burns disturbance. Brick work to start on the new block this afternoon.

Hose House Albert Howe Laurel 6Th Sth Evergreen Cemetery Bluff Avenue Ninth Street Doran Keventh Street James H. Webster Gregory Square A. Mays 6Th Street J. and W. Theviot Front Street Theviot Jack Burns Committee On Police Avupiron Brainerd J. N. Nevers First National Bank James Hawkins Court House H. Relf Jno. C Mosher Harry P. Cragg Whitney & Bahan G. W. Mosher Mississippi River F. M. Cable & Co Gardner and Farrar

Brainerd Plans Third Insane Asylum Meeting at J J Howe Co

A meeting at J J Howe & Co to appoint committees for locating, funding, and welcoming efforts toward Brainerd's third insane asylum gathered business leaders. Committees on location, materials cost, and reception named chairmen and members. another meeting is set for Monday for reports and further discussion.

Brainerd J. J. Howe & Co J. J. Howe A. J. Halstead C. B. Sleeper J. R. Howes W. W. Hartley J. N. Nevers F. A. B. King L. P. White L. J. Cale C. N. Parker J. 8. Gardner A. E. Taylor C. F. Kindred G. G. Hartley Dr. Hawley Geo. Forsyth G. W. Holland A. P. Farrar J. E. Wilson H. J. Spencer F. M. Cable W. Paine P. Mertz N. McFadden C. H. Douglas D. D. Smith

Northern Baptist association session reports gains and leadership

The Northern Baptist association in session in this city drew many clergymen as delegates. Rev. J. W. Luke of Moorhead presided, and Rev. R. R. Coon Jr of St. Cloud served as clerk and treasurer. The group adjourned to meet June 16, 1656 in Alexandria and announced a Sunday school convention next year. A large crowd attended the dedication of the First Baptist church with Rev. Howes delivering an eloquent sermon.

Northern Baptist Association J. W. Luke Moorhead R. R. Coon, Jr St. Cloud T. F. Sullivan Fergus Falls Coon Alexandria First Baptist Church Mr. Howes

Literary entertainment to aid Rebecca lodge regalia

Monday evening at Odd Fellows hall a literary entertainment will raise funds for the new Rebecca lodge regalia. The program begins 8 30 with select readings music and more. Admission is ten cents and refreshments will be served. all are invited.

Odd Fellows Hall Lodge of Rebeccas

Leopold Bros Opened Suit Case Amid Sixth Street Crowd

A large Sixth Street crowd waited anxiously as Leopold Bros opened a case of boys clothing. Sailor suits for ages five to ten sold at 2.50 each and children's waists at 50 cents. The scene resembled a picnic or circus as shoppers left satisfied.

Sixth Street Leopold Bros

Mrs. Whitney Opens Dress Shop Over Front Street Market

Brainerd notices a dressmaking shop opening in rooms over Walter’s Market on Front Street. Mrs. Whitney appeals to old and new customers with guaranteed satisfaction. Also included are county treasurer updates, bids for courthouse improvements, and county board actions from June 1885.

Bb. A. Whitney Walker’s Market Front Street B. A. Whitney Brainerd Walter’s Market Walker's Market

The Circus Visits Brainerd in Statewide Tour

A Brainerd audience witnessed Sell’s Bros circus travel through the state and take many a hard earned dollar from locals. The afternoon show drew more interest as acts ranged from trained horse and elephant feats to a fearless bareback run. The program, including a gyrating trapese routine and a familiar menagerie of animals, closed with its usual concert.

Brainerd Sell’s Bros

River log drives threaten supply as waters fall

A letter from Fort Ripley reports river water dropping four inches per day. Nelson, Tenny & Co. note 20,000,000 logs at Fort Ripley and 50,000,000 at Brainerd may be moved this season with hard work. West branch drives at Tamarack and Prairie rivers are hung up with 40,000,000 to 50,000,000 logs stalled. Unless heavy rains occur, they stay for the season, but prices likely remain steady due to ample stock.

Fry Nelson, Tenny & Co Fort Ripley Brainerd West Branch Tibbets and Hilman Brooks Tamarack Prairie Minneapolis Tribune

Brainerd Marriage Notices by Judge Douglas

Tuesday June 16 by His Honor Judge Douglas Lawrence Nelson to Miss The Ressa Schwindeman both of Brainerd. Wednesday June 17 by His Honor Judge Douglas James Smith to Nellie Regan both of Brainerd.

Douglas Lawrence Nelson Theressa Schwindeman Brainerd James Smith Nellie Regan

Black cashmeres at low prices from ConEN Bros

ConEN Bros offers black cashmeres at 15 to 100 cents per yard with elegant quality. The listing claims the goods are worth 20 percent more than the asking price and promotes a broad price range and value.

Cohen Bros Conen Bros

Mrs C Millspaugh Opens Ice Cream Parlors at Davis Building

Mrs. C Millspaugh opens ice cream parlors in the Davis building located on Front Street between Seventh and Sth streets, offering new counter service and shop amenities in a central downtown location.

Millspaugh Front Street 7Th C. Millspaugh Davis Building Sth

Also Mentioned on This Page

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