Train Schedule Fragments From South West Departures
Train numbers 1 through 8 show arrivals from south or west with daily or weekend exceptions. Times include 9:45 pm arrival for No 1, 10:05 pm westward departure, No 3 at 1:45 pm arrival, No 2 at 6:55 am arrival and 7:10 am departure, No 4 2:10 am arrival and 2:30 am departure, No 6 at 12:45 pm arrival and 1:10 pm departure, No 7 from Duluth at 9:15 pm daily except Sunday, No 8 to Duluth at 7:30 am daily except Sunday.
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Duluth
New Western Route Offers Parlor Cars and Sleeper Trains
The new line to Eastern and Central Wircon sia features superb parlor cars and palace sleepers on all through trains. Trains operate from Union Depots in St. Paul and Minneapolis with Milwaukee Express departures to New Richmond and other stops. Through sleepers run Chicago to Ashland and Milwaukee to Stevens Point with parlor cars between St. Paul and Abbots Ford. Time cards, rates, berths, and tickets available at City Offices No 5 and No 178 E Third Street Merchants Hotel block St. Paul.
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Wirconsia
Union
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Express
New Richmond
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Stevens’ Point
Wampaca
Neemah
Menasha
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Ford du Lac
Oshkesh
Chicago
Ashland
Milwaukee
Stevens Point
Abbote Ford
Third Street
Bloc
Merchants
Piageopeaies
F. H. Anson
Northwestern
Brainerd
Fargo
Jamestown
Local bargains fill city shops in varied ads
Local merchants advertise soda water, carpets, fabrics, shoes, and teas with aggressive pricing. Cohen Bros. touts lawns, laces, silks, and parasols while Day & Meagher’s promotes carpets, slippers, and boots. Kentucky Liquor Co. hawks cigars and beverages, Hopper & Co. offers photos, and Mrs. Millspaugh markets ice cream. Continuous sale pitches and dramatic price drops pervade the page.
Brainerd News Briefs Signal Summer Change and Commerce
Brainerd city closes schools for summer. Butter sells at 17 cents a pound at L. J. Cale’s. Several residents return from trips. some prepare for Detroit excursions. The roller rink closes for season. reopens Sept 1. Local business moves, census work, and upcoming events including a Brainerd celebration at Woodland Park and a Duluth trip for the Brainerd baseball club.
Brainerd Area Developments and Local Accidents
Progress on Front street brick block and Cale’s new Motley branch store described. Lu Lee considered Brainerd laundry ventures but may stay away as local demand wanes. Age S Foster joins Lakeside band from Brainerd, former Brainerd band member. Fred McNaughton, 16, injured at St Paul depot after wheel passed over his foot. hospital amputation performed at St Joseph’s.
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Mr. Cale
Motley
Lu Lee
Brainerd
Aitkin
S. Foster
Lakeside
Hr. Foster
Detroit
Fred McNaughton
Jack McNaughton
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Regular Hose Co No 2 meeting on July first
Notice for Hose Co No 2 calls a regular meeting on Wednesday evening next July 1 at the hose house. Full attendance requested. Cus K Thompson secretary and J M Gray foreman sign.
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Hose Co. No 2
Cus
K. Thompson
Sec
J. M. Gray
Fine Meat for Sale by S. Walxer & Sons
Fine beef cattle received this week sold at our market. We kill our own beef and do not sell to the public, offering only meats we can warrant. Finest steaks and meats in the city.
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Opera House
Charley Machru
Dora Searls
Lillie Wilson
Edith
Emma Olson
Olive Classon
Jennie McGreal
Agnes Sundum
M. Louise Campbell
Mamie Smith
Miss Smith
Watches Repaired and Repriced at J L Smith and Surra
Watches cleaned and warranted for one dollar. Main springs installed and warranted for one dollar. Watch glasses ten cents and all other work in proportion. The cheapest and best place in the city to have watches clocks and jewelry repaired is J. L. Surra's on Front Street.
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J. L. Smith’s
J. L. Surra’s
The Ten Hour Race for Brainerd’s Gold Badge
The third ten hour race for Brainerd’s championship and the gold badge presented by Mr Slipp will be held Thursday evening July 2. Contenders Otto Olson and Joe Veon have both held the badge, making this contest decisive. The rink is rented for the event and a 25 cent all day admission ticket allows multiple entries. the room is expected to be crowded.
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Brainerd
Slipp
Otto Olson
Joe Veon
Celebration at Woodland Park on July Fourth Barbecue
Mr Ort plans a large celebration at Woodland Park on July 4. Busses run every ten minutes from the city to the park. Speakers, games, races, a greased pole, and a greased pig chase are on the program with music and dancing. Lanterns will beautify the grounds with balloon ascensions. Food offerings include pies, cakes, quail on toast, strawberries and ice cream. Free admission.
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Fire Department
Peterson Anderson Married in Brainerd Home
Mr and Mrs Peterson Anderson were wed on June 2 by Rev Dr Hawley at the residence of Martin Crogan in Brainerd. Ole Peterson and Carrie Anderson, both of Brainerd, were the bride and groom.
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Peterson Anderson
Hawley
Martin Crogan
Ole Peterson
Carrie Anderson
Brainerd
Frightful fraud at Brainerd rope show on Sixth Street
Friday afternoon crowds gathered for a tight rope act on Sixth Street. An agent for Medoc Jewelry Company then pitched a gullible sales scam offering free performances and four classes of goods. Sleeve buttons sold for 25 cents, chains at $1, and cheap pens claimed to be Medoc gold were handed out with promises of refunds and gifts. Many buyers were swindled, leaving bystanders to wonder how anyone could fall for such an obvious scheme.
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Brainerd
Sixth Street
Medoc Jewelry Company
Medoc
J. W. Baird
Opera House
Caiid
Baird
Fergus Falls
Smith’s
Leopold Bros
Local Society Meeting and Treasurer Report Noted
Mrs Breheny secretary reports a Tuesday meeting with Mrs Mallory. D D Smith elected secretary, Mrs Merritt president. funds show $250 groceries $40 shoes $10 medicine clothing and $20 treasury. plan to issue flour to needy until Sept 1. about 34 families helped. entertainment to replenish funds. Col Davison claims 114 fine fish at Sylvan Lake. Globe errors noted. School entertainment praised with detailed performer notes.
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Treasury
Davison
Valley City Record
Detroit Lake
St. Paul Globe
Globe
Sylvan Lake
Brainerd
Rosa Guillott Acquitted In Dress Pattern Theft Case
In Brainerd Rosa Guillott was tried in district court for stealing two silk dress patterns and lace collars valued at $90 from Mrs May. Proceedings showed witness inconsistencies and alleged coaching by Mary McMahon, leading to dismissal of the state case and acquittal for Guillott amid envy from her supporters.
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Rosa Guillott
Brainerd
May
St. Paul Globe
Mary McMahon
Louis May
Rosa
Miss Guillott
Mays
Obituary for Hon. I. D. Follett 1838 1885 Brain erd
Died in Brain erd on June 24 1885 Hon. I. D. Follett aged 47 born Bellevue Ohio March 17 1838. A Dartmouth and Ann Arbor graduate he became a respected lawyer and public official in La Salle Ill. Funeral at his late residence Sunday at 4 pm with remains to be sent east for interment.
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E. F. Bull
la Salle
Ill
Christ
Car for sale cheap by W H Wilson
Safe for sale cheap. Enquire of W. H. Wilson, Manager North Prairie Ref. Car Co.
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W. H. Wilson
Man
R N. P
Car Co
Elegant stocks and fine goods at low prices headline Brainerd ad
Mrs H Theviot leads with dress goods and millinery at unbeatable prices. Gardner on 6th Street offers the city’s largest stock of ladies slippers at the lowest prices. Coven Bros. reports strong corset sales beyond prior years. E E M Smith on Front Street pledges first class imported and domestic goods for loyal customers.
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Day & Meagher’ S
E. E. M. Smith
Front Street
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Minn
J. Cloud
William H. Herrison
Crow Wing County
John Gorst
Allison Ainsworth
Chester Quinley
Joseph Taft
Fort Ripley
D. H. Freeman
Register
Land Office
Ait St. Cloud, Minn
Rtat
JRRS
Lucie Doclos
Nwy
Sey Sc
Vaid Land
Ole Anderson
A. Lessard
Thomas King
J. L. C. Miller
Bramerd
Preeman
St. Cloud, Minn
A. W. Frater
Wendell RK. Phillips
Herman Datlam
Surimons
State OF Minnesota
Crow Wing
Sach
M. Auerbach
C. Gotzien
C. Seabury
Frank Keogh
K.G. Rogere
John B. Douglas
St. Cloud
Annie C. Gond
Cass County
H. Douglas
Hugh Riddle
Henry Leland
James Martin
P.O
K. Parker
S. Walker Prep
East Front Street
Beene & Nevers
Post Office
H. Ribbel
Post Ofice Brainerd
Ss. Fernald
Frater & Fernald
W. A. Fleming
Atroiner
Law
C. O. Paquin, M. D
7Th
Front Streets
Tilt
Juniper Streets
Episcopal Church
Minnesota
Ofice
M. McFadden
Register OF Deeds
Court House
Whitely
Omce
MIMN
UP Ai Ciies
Brainerd Loan Agency
J. J. Howe & Co
J. L. Smith's Jewelry Store
H. NM. Barron
M. P. Murphy
South Sixth Street
Wisconsin Central Line
Smiths
Day & Meaghers
Ginghams
Pers
Cohen Bros
Blatz
Kentucky Liquor Company
Hosrrry Sa.e
Day & Meagher’s
Gardner
Teper Yard
Mrs
Day& Meagher’ S
Hopper & Co's
Hopper & Co
Curacoa
Gardner’s
6Th Street
Kentucky Liquor Co
L. J. Cale’s
Hon. C. F. Kindred
Wah Sing
East Brainerd
W. Stager
Sauk Rapids
A. Nichols
Mrs. Wood
Dover Lake
Cale
Dr. Courtney
Michigan
J. A. Gibson
Fifth Street
Mrs. Carey
Reilly
H. J. Spencer
Ferris
Orchard Beach
Maine
Northern Baptists’ Association
Alexandria
Bard
T. Halliday
N. W. Wheatley
L.J. Cale’s
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Brainerd Baseball Club
Pine River
J. B. Douglas
Charles Darby
Bt. Peter
Peter Orr
Woodland Park
Kate Wieland
Mt. Gilead
Ohio
Disrarcn
Wieland
Grand Lodge of
Knight Templars
Winona
C. L. Spalding
Warren
C. M. Patek
P. Mertz
F. Alderman
Grand Rapids
Mr. Alderman
Mr. Mertz
Shontell
Ed. Gray
Mr. Burnstine
Mr. Gray
Conklin & Clark
Smith Block
Brainerd and
Red Lake Falls
Melvin Briggs
Walter Benson
Fawn Lake
Long Prairie
Douglas
Jothams. Lovejoy
Edward Davis
Henry Hatch
James Ludgate
Hugh Riddie
S. Walxer & Sons
L. M. Jones
Swart
Dower Lake
the Relief Association
Rosa Cuillot
H. S. Totton
Fine Boots
AO Inks
Arnegs
Duce
Boston
One Price Clothing House
I. U. Wairs
White & White, Contractors & Builders
J. 5. Gardner
Provisionis
Mill Track
E.W. Lynch
J.D. Barstow
Paine
ELAD
Msn
WW. J. Dyer & Bro
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Royal Agea Aso Iy
Turay Pee
Ora
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
N. Y
J. W. Koop
O. H. Hubbard
Bes
Coven Bros
Circus
B. A. Whitney
Walter’s Market
Walker's Market
Conen Bros
C. Millspaugh
Davis
Laurel Streets
Swartz
Farrar & Forsyth’s
Sleeper
Taylors Addition
N. P
Koop Bros
J.H. Koop
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