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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
J. M. Canfield couple celebrate birth of a daughter on Sunday. Emily township gains a post office with John M. Lambert as postmaster. Also ads for two dozen stamp photos at 25 cents and Hoffmans tire Clincher offer.
Mr Frank E Lasher and Miss Mattie FE Bailey, both residents of this county, were married in this city on March 22 with Rev Milliken conducting the ceremony.
The eminent actress Clara Thropp telegraphed for a date here on Wednesday evening April 28. White Cross Temple Rathburn Sisters plan a dancing party in the K P Lodge room on Wednesday evening April 25 as a social event of the season.
John Corkrey an apprentice at the shops had the first finger of his right hand crushed off above the second joint when caught in lathe gearing on Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to the Sanitarium for treatment.
Conductor Frank Bennett of the B. N. M. sustained a badly pinched foot Monday when caught between two cars at Pine River. He was taken to Lumberman's hospital Tuesday for treatment and later sent home on Ninth Street North. The foot is reported to be healing well.
M. D. Butterfield of near Mitchell Lake reported fourteen wolves killed in the Mitchell Lake area and claimed seven dollars per animal, the largest bounty claim in the county. He also kept the wolf skins valued at twenty to twenty five dollars.
On Charles Schrader’s complaint a Cullen Lake warrant was issued for John Edes for breaking into Schrader’s home last November and stealing a bedstead mattress and springs. Sheriff Erickson found Edes’ wife just delivered a child and left him unmolested to care for her.
Dr and Mrs Hemstead hosted eleven married men for a St Patrick’s Day dinner Saturday night. Green decor and elegant table settings featured evergreens, wax candles, ferns, and green menu cards tied with ribbons. The elaborate menu included blue points, trout, turkey, cranberry preserves, mashed potatoes, green peas, and Emerald Ice Cream among other courses.
The Salvation Army plans a world wide Self Denial Week from March 25 to April 2 to raise funds for charity. The drive targets 50 000 dollars to aid distress in the United States and famine relief in India through members denying themselves food clothing or unnecessary expenses and seeking outside donations.
The annual meeting of the Brain erd Fire Department will elect Chief engineer, first and second assistant engineer, and secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year. The meeting is at the Central hose house on Monday evening, April 2, at 8 o'clock. all firemen are urged to attend. L. H. Stratuman, Chief.
Gladys Depuy infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Depuy died March 21 of influenza and was buried March 22. Ellen Leon Quinn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Quinn of East Brainerd died March 21 of spinal meningitis aged 3 months. funeral to be held this afternoon.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Engbretsen died last Friday the 16th from cramps aged eight months and was buried on the 18th with Rev Grove conducting the funeral services at the family home.
J G Pitoff a railroad man from the west died at the Sanitarium on Sunday the 18th from pneumonia aged 22. His remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery with funeral services conducted by Rev Carver.
Bessie McDonald aged 47 died at the Sanitarium on March 20 from pneumonia. She was brought from Montana for treatment and will be interred at Evergreen cemetery this afternoon if her Montana-based brother arrives in time. John Simon aged 83 died at his son Rev Simon’s home in East Brainerd on March 21 of pneumonia. Funeral services for Mr Simon are set for March 24 at 10 a.m. at the Evangelical church with Rev Milhausen and Rev Busse officiating.
The Howe couple express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for aid after bereavement. They name Miss Moulton, the Sunday school class, Rev. Carver, and the M B A as helpers.
The 18th annual hall of Hose Co No 2 Be F D announces a dance at Gardner Hall on Easter Monday April 46th. Tickets cost $1.00 and supper will be served in the hall. The event is described as a pleasant social occasion and attendance is encouraged.
Mrs. Jennie Bivins is on the sick list. Mrs. Julia McFadden traveled to Minneapolis to visit friends. Willard Badeaux of Superior visited relatives over Sunday. Mrs. Chas Fratcher came from Duluth to visit her sister. Miss Zella Burgoyne returned from Barnesville after weeks away. Mrs. Chas Hagberg and Miss Hannah Crowe went to Deerwood to visit friends, returning midweek. Lewis B Howe, at Dixon Illinois, attended his mother Feothen’s funeral. A E Losey suffered lagrippe and feared pneumonia but improves. Attorney Warner of Brainerd visited Cass Lake. Mrs. A Lessard and two children came for a week with Mr. Lessard. Mrs. Geo Ames on sick list. George take layoff, Johnson in his place. Grace Howe returned from Duluth after school and lagrippe. Henry I Cohen back after four weeks east with Mrs. Cohen. Mrs. Cohen to return soon. Harry Patek came from Chicago with him. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy visiting P Murphy and wife. Mrs. Murphy to receive treatment at Lumbers hospital. J J Howe Jr engaged in Hibbing lumbering operations. Hibbing rising as iron mining center.
The Presbyterian congregation schedules its annual business meeting for Thursday evening at 7 30. The Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon from 2 30 to 4 30 in the church lecture room. Rev G W Gallagher preaches Sunday with morning Growth in Grace and evening False Notions of Salvation. Services at the M E church are announced with morning Israel or Power with God and evening Gileads Balm and Physician. Junior league at 2 30 and devotional meeting at 6 30. Brainerd Lodge 47 A O U W hears Fraternal Societies as Factors in Modern Civilization at 3 00. Am I my Brothers Keeper closes the day. Public invited to all.
City Fire Chief L. H. Stallman presents 1899 data showing fire losses at 11960 and insurance collections of 6652.84. Premiums paid by property owners total 24984.96, with department costs 1750.50 and hydrant rents 5328.70. The force includes three paid firefighters. the rest are volunteers. Hose totals reach 3500 feet with over 1000 feet ordered. Three dozen fires occurred, with incendiary, chimney, lamp, matches, overheating, and unknown origins.
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