Local Brainerd Chatter Brims With News from St Paul to Gull Lake
Weekly Brainerd notes report C N Parker in St Paul on business. Wm Percy and wife sail to England. Postmaster Martin Flint named at Sylvan Lake. Theater and opera updates with Signor Tomasi and Whitney Co. plans. Memorial Day orders urge city observance and closed offices. Mrs Gen Tom Thumb tour announced with matinee and evening shows at Sleeper Opera House.
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Signor Tomasi
Emma Abbot
Whitney Opera Co
Opera House
Davidson
Tom Thumb
Henry I. Couen
Grand Army of the Republic
A. J. Hatstep
Brainerd
Minn
Gen Tom Thumb
Sleeper Opera House
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Tom, Thumb
Minnie Warren
Commodore Nutt
McFadden Drug Co’s
Gen
Brainerd Lumber Co Starts Night Shift At Busy Mill
Brainerd lumber mill operates with a night crew after Monday startup. Visitors have toured the illuminated plant as output nears 400000 feet per 24 hours with a recent cut of about 200000 feet. A new office is planned near the street car track. B and N railroad logs four daily dumps and depot repaint reflect regional prosperity.
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Brainerd Lumber Co
Brainerd
Brainerd Gun Club Seeks Chicago Guidance On Trap Gear
Interest in shooting circles grows as Brainerd Gun Club refits grounds. Secretary Mantor reports a Chicago club president asked for pointers on arranging electrical traps. Wednesday’s scores show members such as Smith White Ingersoll McIntosh Kirkwood and Groves among others. An adjourned club meeting at the N. P. Bank Friday evening will approve a new constitution and by-laws.
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Brainerd
Mantor
Chicago
Smith
el An
Kirkwood
Courtney
Groves
N. P. Bank
Nickel Plate Road Announces New May service schedule
New Nickel Plate Road service begins May 19. Afternoon Chicago to Cleveland and Buffalo trains depart 1 30 p m and arrive 11 30 p m and 6 00 a m. Evening train departs 9 20 p m from Chicago to Cleveland arriving 9 50 a m. Through trains Chicago to New York and Boston with superb dining cars. City ticket office 111 Adams street telephone main 389.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Adams Street
Reverend Huntington Visits Mining Towns and Pike's Peak
Rev J C Huntington reports travel through Kansas mining towns Cripple Creek and Bull Hill, describes miner war fallout. He details a perilous night beside a saloon and a bunk house, Pike's Peak ascent, rare air, and scenic grandeur before resuming missionary work and planning Minnesota by June 1.
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J. C. Huntington
Edmonds
Minnesota
N. P
Kansas
Cripple Creek
Bull Hill
Jack Smith
Jack
Midland
Pike’s Peak
Colorado Springs
Pike Peak
Mt. Washington
Pioneer J B Sargent Dies in Brainerd Minn at 77
J B Sargent early settler and influential Mt Vernon Iowa native died in Brainerd Minnesota Monday May 6 1895 after cancer and kidney disease He returned home for burial with son Charles and daughter Mrs Bertha Lynn He requested a Masonic funeral and was laid beside his wife in Lisbon Cemetery
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J. B. Sargent
Mt. Vernon
Hawk-Eye
Brainerd
Minn
Gull Lake
Charles
Bertha Lynn
Lisbon
State Fireman's Association Meet at Moorhead June 11 12
The State Fireman's Association gathers at Moorhead on June 11 and 12 with plans to entertain delegates from fire departments across the state. Brainerd is assigned the topic How best to handle brush and prairie fires that threaten suburban residences beyond water service. Delegates from Brainerd include Hook and Ladder No 1 Sam H Parker John W Bailey Hose No 1 James New Geo Bell Hose No 2 Geo Abbot Ed Woodbury Hose No 3 W W Winters Thos F Mooney Hose No 4 Martin Wicklund Louis Sherlund.
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Moorhead
Brainerd
Water Service
Hook and Ladder Co
Sam H. Parker
John W. Bailey
Hose Co
James New
Geo. Bell
Geo. Abbot
Woodbury
W. W. Winters
Thos. F. Mooney
Martin Wicklund
Louis Sherlund
Revival meetings continue at Second Congregational Church
Revival meetings go on nightly at the Second Congregational Church and will run all next week plus overflow gatherings at Zion Evangelical Church if needed. Evangelist Davis seeks cooperative Christian help in Brainerd. 44 children provide fine singing. services scheduled at 11 and 8 on Sunday.
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Second Congregational Church
Zion Evangelical Church
Evangelist Davis
Brainerd
Laws and notices in The Dispatch supplement and water repair notice
The Dispatch announces a supplement with an index to new laws and urges readers to keep the document for reference. It includes a notice to water consumers that pumps will shut Sunday at 8 a.m. for power house repairs. An essay on light traces early theories and praises the Burlington Route’s reach and speed, urging inquiries to the home agent or General Passenger Agent in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Dispatch
Newton
Huygen
Burlington
W. J. CG. Kenyon
Gen. Pass
St. Paul
Minn
Land and dwelling for sale or trade in Todd County
In Todd county three miles from Clarissa on 100 acres with 30 broke 14 acres meadow good buildings and fences. Will sell or trade. Call on David Sherman's barn Laurel Street West until Saturday. N O Stranp Clarissa Todd Co Minn. A six room dwelling with modern improvements in good repairs and city water.
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Todd County
Clarrissa
David Sherman
Laurel Street West
N. O. Stranp
Clarissa
Todd Co
Minn
Sherwood’s Cough Syrup Sold 20 Years in Brainerd
Brainerd vendors report Sherwood’s Cough Syrup manufactured and sold for over two decades under a positive guarantee. No bottles have been returned, suggesting satisfaction or durable use.
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Sherwood’s
Brainerd
The Fencing Master comes to Whitney Opera Co audience
A strong Whitney Opera Co company performs The Fencing Master on Saturday May 25 with Miss Bertha Bayliss and David Torrence leading a polished cast. The production features skilled direction, fine chorus, rich costumes, superb orchestra, and stagecraft. Nearby merchants urge readers to attend and mention related goods and services.
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Opera
Whitney Opera Co
de Koven
Bertha Bayliss
David Torrence
Fortunio
Wm. Stephens
Oscar Girard
A. M. Holbrook
Opera House
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Mahoney
C. B. White
I. A. White
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Laurel St
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Twin Cities
Rostad & Benson
Choice
Kansas City
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Editors and Proprietors
Crow Wing County
H.C. Stivers
Journal
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A. J. Haustep
Tribune
Brainerd, Minn
C. N. Parker
Parkers
Wm. Percy
England
Sarah L. Sleezer
Mrs. J. T. Frater
Mrs. D. McDonald
Sam Thompson
Lurla Cale
Martin Twohey
Hattie Fleming
A. F. Ferris
The
Game and Fish Commission
Geo. D. LaBar
J. F. McGinnis & Co
C. H. Dickinson
Grand Rapids, Minn
Martin Flint
Sylvan Lake
J.S Campbell
Rev. Rowe
Northern Pacific
Lella Johinson
Revere
Mass
J.P. Barney
Harry Fox
O. G. Olson
Swedish Mission Church of
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S. S. Missions
E. M. Hulett
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Bertie Robinson
Little
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F. A. Farrar
P. Thielan
Dorcas Society
Johnson's Hall
Maggie Dean
Elk River
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Clara Kinney
Ft. Ripley
A. DeBord
Gorst
Catholic Church
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Fancy
Wm. Gergen
Athletic Park
Woodson
Wilson Theatre Co
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Antler
R. C. Opie
Iowa Methodist Conference
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Ireland
Opie
Express Department
N. P. Road
Detroit
Fred Barnes
Chas. McCarthy
T. F. Mooney
Bicycle Club
Radcliffe Little
Hattie Lawrence
Congdon
U.S. Gov’t
Minnesota Water Co
J.C. Conepvon
P. F. Mauer
Parker's
Erb’s
5Th Street
J. R. Smrru
Congdons
C. A. Walker & Co
D. M. Clark & Co
Reliable Fire Insurance
E. C. Bane & Co’s
City Meat Market
Sixth Street
W. H. Erb
Fifth Street
C. B. White’s
Laurel Street
Congdon’s
Dorothy Morton
Henry I. Cohen
VA the
Victoria
India
Henry J. Cohen
UNION
Cahe Block
Pront Street
W.J. Bain
OPIUM
Conan
Music Line
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J. Dyer & Bro
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