Train Schedule Notices From South West Departures
No. 1 arrives from the south at 9 45. Departs west at 10 05 p m daily. No. 3 arrives from the south at 1 45. Departs west at 2 10 p m. No. 6 arrives from the south at 1 45 p m. Departs west at 2 10 p m daily except Sunday. No. 2 arrives from the west at 6 55 a m. Departs south at 7 10 a m daily. No. 4 arrives from the west at 2 10 a m. Departs south at 2 30 a m daily. No. 6 arrives from the west at 12 45 p m. Departs south at 1 10 daily except. No. 7 arrives from Duluth at 9 15 p m daily except Sunday. No. 8 depart for Duluth at 7 30 a m daily except Sunday.
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Deaes
Duluth
Duiuth
Local Brainerd Ads Highlight Groceries and Delicacies
Brainerd merchants advertise fresh eggs and vegetables at Gardner's and Parker's, groceries at J. B. Gardner's Sixth Street store, and canned goods at Gardner's. Parker's candy and tobacco at Ky Liquor Co. specials, plus Fr ish butter and hams. Local notices mention school teaching, a postponed Hook & Ladder dance, and shop updates from Mahan and Grandelmeyer.
Brainerd Notes Heavy Wood Fire and Local News
The paper reports a fire destroying two hundred cords of wood along the Northern Pacific tracks near Hawley halting freight and evening trains. It notes court actions, local art exhibits, business moves, a rink race, tavern ads, and lake leisure plans at Gilbert Lake with ferries and boats ready for the season.
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N. P
Hawley
Brainerd
Japanese Tea Festival at Roller Rink by St Pauls Guild
The ladies of St Pauls Guild announce a Japanese Tea Festival at the roller rink on May 27. Attendees will see Japanese costumes and receive souvenirs at the table. Ice cream, strawberries and other refreshments will be served.
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St. Paul’s Guild
Olsen to Meet Nicolaus in Third Three Mile Race
On Tuesday night next week a second contest will occur between Olsen and Nicolaus. Olsen's friends are confident he can defeat the Sauk Centre man, while many think Nicolaus will give him a hard rub. The race is a three mile spurt and promises notable interest.
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Olsen
Nicolaus
Sauk Centre
Saw Mill Reopens With 110 Workers
The saw mills of J. J. Howe & Co. started up this Friday noon employing 110 men. If business remains strong the entire season will keep this force on. A new brick block is planned on Front Street with work to begin early next week after removing McFadden & Johnson's drug store and digging the basement. Schwartz's brick yard has the bricks contracted.
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J. J. Howe & Co
Dispatch
B. M. Westfall
H. A. Towne
Mr. Towne
Front Street
McFadden & Johnson
Schwartz's
McColl's Photograph Gallery Receives Elegant Overhaul
Friday morning we toured the improved McColl’s Photograph gallery. The reception room was enlarged and fitted in fine style, with a spacious, tastefully furnished space. McColl has added an elegant line of frames and offers top quality work. The studio’s reputation for first-class photography is well known locally.
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George D. Thompson
Mamie McCarthy
Cable’s
Mr. Thompson
6Th
Laurel Streets
McColl
J. A. McColl
Rebecca degree lodge to organize in city
A Rebecca degree lodge linked to Odd Fellows aims to promote sociability among members wives and daughters. Money has been sent to the grand lodge for a charter and the group plans an upcoming ice cream social at the Odd Fellows hall to raise funds for regalia and expenses.
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Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Great Closing Out Sale At Hartley Block
On Monday May 18 1885 W A Simith Co will commence a great closing out sale of clothing gents furnishings hats dry goods carpets neckwear and more at low cost Day Meagher's continues to offer cheap goods as well carrying the rush for bargains through the period
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Day & Meagher’s
Traveling car Janauschek brings luxury to depot viewing
At three o'clock yesterday a large crowd gathered at the depot to glimpse Madame Janauschek's traveling home, a cobalt blue private car worth 35000 dollars built for the actress. The car features ornate plate windows, mirrors, embossed leather interiors, and uniformed servants. Sargent previously introduced private cars for actresses Modjeska and Langtry, but Janauschek's car was built to her own specifications.
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Madame Janauschek
St. Paul
DisPatch
Janauschek
Sargeant
Modjeska
Sargent
Langtry
Court Docket of Dismissals and Judgments
A list of court actions including dismissals and judgments. Cases noted include Auerbach versus Norman dismissed. Weibler versus Ort judgment for plaintiff of 38.70. Fernald for plaintiffs. Farrar and Forth versus Benton dismissed. Rosser versus Robinson continued to May 19. Weibler versus Summers judgment for plaintiff 10.15. Fleming versus Barnett continued to May 15. Williams versus Brayford dismissed. Smith versus Norman dismissed. Farrar and Forsyth versus Calkins tried by jury with verdict for defendant. State versus John Nixon liquor license case continued, fined 40. appealed to District court.
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Auerbach
Norman
Holland & McClenahan
Weibler
Ort
Fernald
Ahern
Murphy
Farrar & Forth
Benton
Rosser
Robinson
C. B. Sleeper
Summers
Fleming
Barnett
Williams
Brayford
W. A. Fleming
Smith
Farrar & Forsyth
Calkins
State
John Nixon
Cass County
Brainerd Prominent in New Third Hospital Plan
A commission created to locate a third hospital met at the capitol and in St. Peter forming permanent officers Dr. Bartlett chairing and Hart secretary. The site must be north of Anoka county’s south line with St. Cloud Fergus Falls Brainerd and Duluth among contenders as sites are thoroughly evaluated.
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Thrane
Capitol
C. K. Bartlett
St. Peter
R. B. Langdon
Minneapolis
H. G. Stordock
Rothsay
Hart
Bartlett
Anoka County
St. Cloud
Fergus Falls
Brainerd
Duluth
Sudden Vanishing of El Gray Sparks Creditors’ Worry
Word spread Saturday that El Gray of the Gem saloon left town after selling the business to J. T. Sanborn on Friday and turning over liquor and cigars in a bill of sale. Gray claimed a Fargo to Bismarck trip with a free pass, leaving creditors unsettled, many located in other cities.
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el. Gray
Gem
Gray
J. T. Sanborn
Fargo
Bismarck
Will Newton to Exhibit Noted Bicycle Act at Rink
Will Newton, renowned bicyclist, will perform Thursday and Friday evenings at the roller rink. The Marinette Gazette praises his skill as he dismantles and rides a machine in remarkable ways, including backward and with hurdles, drawing cheers from spectators.
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Will Newton
Marinette Gazette
Wheeler
Stamps
Fire Department Special Meeting Notice
A special meeting of the Fire Department will be held at the hose house on Front Street on Thursday evening May 21. All members are requested to attend as important business will be transacted. L H Doper Chief Engineer.
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Fire Department
Front Street
L. H. Doper
Brainerd News Mention and Regional Updates
Brainerd news column notes local interest and links to Brainerd area as the Mississippi water remains low affecting loggers and drives. Reports on Aldrich Villard Verndale and Verndale Memorial Day plans, plus Brainerd business visits and a correction on a previous affray notice.
Washington trip stalls Duluth land office vacancy
D. E. Little seeks the Duluth land office as Gil Hartley’s appointment by Arthur’s last days rises a Democratic pretext. Judge Cary reportedly holds papers to challenge Hartley. Senator Sabin briefed the president, arguing Hartley was a temporary favor to a friend. The president’s stance likely blocks Little’s request for change.
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D. E. Little
Washington
Duluth
Gil Hartley
Arthur
Judge Cary
Hartley
Sabin
Mr. Little
Smallpox Outbreak Forces Train Orders Across Lumber Camps
Last week several men scheduled for drives to Clearwater and Detroit could not enter the woods near White Earth due to small pox. By May 12, 1885, agents were warned to watch for suspicious men trying to steal trains as cases spread in lumber camps and escape attempts increased.
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Clearwater
Detroit
White Earth
M. C. Kimperty
Broadhead Dress Goods Offered by Jamestown Mills
Mrs H Theviot receives Broadhead Dress Goods boasting best materials skilled workmen latest machinery and lowest price for service. Guarantee covers damp weather washability and colorfast wool dyes with no weighting or artificial lustre. Manufactured and finished to avoid curling shrinking and fading, with branding from Broadhead Worsted Mills Jamestown NY.
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Broapuead Worsted Mills
Jamestown
N. Y
Water Company Seeks Early Orders for Connections
The Water Company, with a full force of first class plumbers, is ready to supply water to houses on short notice. Those desiring connections this year are urged to place orders now to help retain the current workforce. BraArkerRD WATER Co.
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Braarkerrd Water Co
Hartley Block Stores Host Special Sale And Leases
Hartley block houses W. A. Smith & Co with a lease term tailored to the tenant. Hartley Bros. announce a Grand special sale with goods marked down to cost. Day & Meagher’s create great excitement among shoppers.
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W. A. Smith & Co
Hartley Block
Day & Meagher’s
Local shops advertise sales and goods across town
Day & Misses Curacoa Kid shoes priced at 1.00 to 1.75 and men shirts at 46 cents. Mrs C Grandelmeyers offers 30 day millinery and lace sale. Kentucky Liquor Co advertises pure liquors and imported cigars. W Sleepers corner Sixth offers groceries, Conklin Clark paints, Parker’s confectionery. Day & Meagher tout business savvy and active ads across Sixth and Laurel.
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Curacoa
Day & Meagher’s
Pure Liquors
Kentucky Liquor Co
Sixth Street
Balance Sheet Highlights The National Bank Totals
The document lists assets and liabilities with figures such as Loans and discounts 128672.10 overdraft 196.30 U S Bond to secure circulation 1488.91 due from reserve agents 10919.54 and from other banks 0 real estate furniture and textures current expenses and taxes paid premiums paid. Checks and other cash items bills of other banks and fractional currency. The redemption fund with the U S Treasurer equals 5 percent of circulation. Total assets shown and liabilities include capital stock 192799.53 surplus 50000 undivided profits 19000.90 national bank notes outstanding 22314.576.68 deposits subject to check and demand certificates of deposit and rediscounts.
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U. 8
U.S
U.S. Treasurer
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Ph.d
H. A. Morr
Hangi Mortos
Stevens Institute of Technology
Dana Hares
Mase
Philadelphia
American Institute
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Sixth
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Sixth and
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Sixth el Streets
Day & Meagher
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Brainerd, Minn
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Layp Orries
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Crow Wing County
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John Chishu
Wm. Cole
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Crow Win County
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Register
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Orcan
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Duce
Boston
One Price Clothing House
Mil Wood
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J. L. Smith's Jewelry Store
H. M. Barron
FLA D
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King
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Bratnerd Inn
D. H. Freeman
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Ante C. Davis
Hven Davis
11Th Judicial District
Leon E. Lum
A. D
Ribbel
G S. Fernald
Frater & Fernald
Attorney At Law
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Register of Deeds
Court House
R K. Whitely
J. H. Gossett
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