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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1895
Page
5
Hon A G Cole of Motley visited the city Monday. Mrs P Welch mourns illness, and Miss Sue Palmer travels from Ellis for teachers exams. First National Bank reelects officers. Several residents travel or recover from illness as local events unfold. The Chengguatana Club hosts a reception for Mr and Mrs Farrar amid social notices and shop ads fill columns.
Messers Myers and Colburn assisting Pastor Rowe with meetings among the Lumberman this past week. Scholars in Miss Murphy and Fuller rooms at Whittier school enjoyed a Tuesday vacation while the furnace repair closed the school as the top of the furnace had fallen in.
Harmon Smith a Backus lumberman was arrested on petit larceny charges after a fellow worker Joe Peters accused him of stealing a suit from Wednesday. Smith pleaded guilty and was fined 60 or 60 days in jail. Cass county school factional dispute continues with new board officers named J J Ellis C Kelly and E T Harris. Suits made to order, pants 4 dollars, room 4 Sleeper Block upstairs. Temperance meeting at M E church Sunday features talks on Does the Saloon Pay the Community as an Investment with speakers R G Vallintyne Dr Kirkwood and J E Ireland.
Billy Phyle a top west pitcher and strong batter last season for Brain receives a formal offer from Captain DahIrymple of Evansville Indiana to join the Evansville nine this season. If he signs he would be a valuable addition for Evansville in the southern league.
In Morrison county a Polish wedding at Elm Dale ended in a fracas with attendees from the same nationality. Albert Kunza, an elderly man, was struck on the head and killed during the disturbance. The event followed a dance in a nearby residence as part of the wedding celebrations.
P F Mauer the well known clothing man will relocate his office from 16 Front Street to room 4 upstairs in the Sleeper Block on March 1.
In municipal court Judge Alderman presided without a jury as Carlson and other saloon patrons faced gambling charges. Officer Preston testified to arrests of five men for card play. defense claimed a freeze out game. Evidence of overheard betting was excluded. The court discharged Carlson and dismissed charges against the others.
Brainerd's leading physician Dr. Groves, who has been under care by Dr. Shadel of St. Paul for catarrhal trouble, is due to return home tomorrow. Penny Press notes the progress and the ongoing medical oversight.
Representative A. F. Ferris of Crow Wing county was yesterday re elected president of the First National Bank of Brainerd. He is said to be the youngest bank president in the state.
On Monday Miss Blanche Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Howe was badly bitten through the right hand by a dog owned by J H Koop. The gloves protected her hand but teeth penetrated the flesh. The dog was killed the same evening urging more restraint on cross dogs.
A popular company under new management begins a week at the Sleeper Opera House next Monday evening presenting clever comedies and dramas at 10 20 and 30 cents. On Monday evening ladies are admitted free with a purchaser of a 30 cent ticket. The bill opens with Wife for Wife and seats are on sale at McFadden Drug Co.
The Baptist church resumes a series of special meetings with five baptisms on Moonday night and ongoing nightly services. Evangelists Myers and Colburn assist. good singing and pointed sermons each evening. Sunday morning sermons focus on The Gosarah and The Simplicity of Faith. March 17 pastor speaks on St Patrick and his work.
Years ago almost the entire Staples population moved to another town but now efforts bring the town back in sections. J. H. Koop’s dry goods, H. C. Miller’s clothing, and W. P. Buckley’s sample room are relocating to East Front Street in refurbished spaces. More businesses and residents are expected to follow soon.
Durward Lely and his wife Madame Lely plan a recital at the opera house under St Andrew's society auspices. Lely, famed worldwide for tenor work in oratorio and opera, will perform Scottish ballads and narrate their origins, with Madame Lely accompanying on piano for two numbers.
Miss Bessie Dewar of Brainerd visits Mrs. Al Fuller. Jas. Stewart’s locomotive damaged at Perham after hitting a box car near a switch. Engineer Robt. Carr on the St. Paul to Brainerd line takes layoff for health, last trip Saturday. Machinist A. W. Whiteley visits Brainerd to see his sister, who reportedly refuses the relation.
Mowery and Barney open a Brainerd agency to secure employment for the out of work and to promptly place those in need. The firm offers free registration and promises facilities to obtain reliable help in any line, inviting locals to call or visit next door to the post office.
Evangelist Mr Myers and Secretary Snyder will discuss the greatest YMCA state convention in the history of the state. Mr Colburn leads singing at the YMCA Sunday 4 p.m.
The Wilsons Theatre Company returns to Anoka for a week long engagement at the City Hall theater starting Monday night March 11. The troupe, under managers Davidson and Glazier, features Owen Woodson and leading lady Caroline Clore with a strong supporting cast and a refined repertoire. The company will also perform today and tomorrow before leaving for Little Falls, with a Congregational church singing event by a male quartet Sunday evening.
Henry I. Couen advertises fall wool serges and new goods priced at 85 cents per yard now cut to 50 cents for cash buyers. Sale highlights 4 inch widths and immediate availability.
City council meeting with all aldermen present except one addressed electric light contracts taxes and police power. Finances discussed included February reports, fines, light charges, license actions, and hose contract rejections.
Public teachers examination set for March 5 6 8 9 12 and 13 at the Court House Brain erd. No private exams before April 1. J A Wilson County Superintendent of Schools.
Geo Robinson has slowly recovered from a three week illness. The Gull River Sunday school started last fall by Rev. Rust remains active with restart planned after cold weather. School closes March 8 for winter term with a possible mid term vacation before spring term. Gull River Dramatic Club meetings postponed due to sickness. Rumor of post office move to Sylvan Lake circulating. Frank Emery and wife departed for Anoka on Saturday.
The Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday. They accepted a proposition from First National Bank of East Grand Forks to sur render a school order if a new one is issued and authorized the secretary to act. Examiners are empowered to test teachers three weeks before the board's election. Monthly pay day for teachers and janitors is set for the first Thursday after the first Monday. A long list of small payments is approved, including for wood, oil, supplies, books, and services. City notices advertise local services and goods.
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