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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
4
A collage of business ads and notices from Brainerd area papers includes promotions for groceries and hardware at Bane & Bane's, furniture offers from Hoffman's, drugstore bargains at Atwood's, and fresh fish daily at Benson & Gray's. It also notes a bicycle contest, room rental, and various social events plus a steam boat project for Gull Lake and a May 29 YMC A lecture by J Arthur Loining.
H L Casey and N L Linnemann of Adair Council Royal Arcanum turned over to Mrs N E Paine the late husband R H Paine b insured policy worth 3000. A silver medal contest is set for May 26 at 8 pm at the Presbyterian church with music between recitations and 10 cent admission. Rev M B Bird preaches at First Congregational church Sunday and evening. J L Snyder of the YMCA speaks at Second Congregational in East Brainerd. Eastern Star visitors to Litchfield report one of the most successful state meetings. Brainerd names Martha Mary McFadden to an appointive officer role.
Mrs Drysdale announces new dress making parlors over Koop s dry goods in Brainerd. Miss McCarthy with twenty years experience will supervise cutting and fitting from June first.
Brainerd Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 held its annual meeting Tuesday evening and elected the year’s officers led by Foreman C. H. Paine and First Assistant N. H. , with Second Assistant C. A. Walker, Secretary F. B. Johnson, and Treasurer A. L. Hoffman. Houses for Rent: a 5 room house available Jan 1 and a 7 room with barn. inquiries to J. C. Conepon.
A string of visitors and locals seen in Brainerd this week includes Dr. Camp, J. H. Hallett, A. P. Farrar in Minneapolis, Mrs. R. Arndal of Staples, and Commissioner Smith in Staples. Others travel from Duluth to Brainerd, with Mrs. D. K. Fullerton returning from England and B. F. Hartshorn in transit to St. Paul for county records transfer.
The Brainerd Bicycle Club announces a meeting on Tuesday May 25 1897 at City park. All members and wheel owners are urged to attend as business of importance demands presence. Meeting to be called to order at 7 45 p m. S F Alder man vice president.
S. and J. W. Koop's grocery store was burglarized last Saturday night. The thieves gained entry by removing a west side window opening to Mrs. Grandelmyer's yard and fled with $5.83 from the money drawer. No other items were missing according to proprietors.
F J Hinman died in Oshkosh Wisconsin on Wednesday of heart disease and his Brainerd funeral will be held there today. He had long worked in the Northern Pacific railway tin shop and moved from Brainerd in April seeking relief for his wife. John Rockstroh, 38, died near W S Hills wood yard after being found in liquor influence and later dies at Hills bakery where he had returned to odd jobs. No relatives in the area.
Thursday at the Gun Club featured a 20 target round with Courtney scoring 11, McIntosh 6, Mantor 9, and Smith 12. additional names appear garbled in the report.
A special Brainerd Fire Department meeting is called for Tuesday evening May 25 at 8 o'clock to arrange for the department's upcoming plans and actions.
City council met for the regular session with all members present. Minutes approved and numerous claims audited. Action taken on licenses transfers and street, health, and bridge improvements. Election results for street commissioner recorded with John Hurley winning.
The State Fire Association will convene in Little Falls June 15 16 17 with Brainerd delegates elected Hose Co 1 John Osgood Gus Raymond Hose Co 2 N M Paine Wm Paine Jr Hose Co 3 Joseph Rasch Edward Anderson Hook and Ladder Co 1 F B Johnson C H Paine The Northern Pacific Co offers favorable rates for an excursion and Little Falls residents pledge cooperative arrangements for a satisfactory event A general fire department meeting may be called to advance plans.
The Wisconsin Central Lines fast trains from St. Paul and Minneapolis serve Ashland Milwaukee and Chicago and reach almost all important Wisconsin cities. For eastern trips consult the nearest ticket agent for complete train information. Jas Ponp Gen Pass Agt Milwaukee Wis.
A special meeting of the county board is set for Tuesday May 25 to arrange construction of a new bridge over the Mississippi at the current site. The old structure is condemned and taxpayers urged action. A new state law allows issuing indebtedness certificates to fund rebuilding without an election. No other business will be discussed.
Saturday night the fire department was called out twice. The first fire was at Beerman's barber shop and Eau Claske's restaurant on Fifth street where an incendiary blaze could have caused disaster without quick action. A second alarm on Ninth street near Kingwood saw fire start in a dwelling but extinguished by pails of water.
General Order No 1 calls the 13th Park Region G A R encampment in Brainerd from June 23 to 26 with promises of a large event. Local committees, accommodations, transportation, and a robust program are announced along with Brainerd teachers forming a permanent association on May 25 at 4 p m in Brainerd High School.
At a May 5 special meeting Lodge No 226 IL M A of N A adopted a resolution mourning the death of Brother Geo Merwarth. The lodge expresses deep sympathy to his wife and family, noting his faithful service and welfare efforts within the order.
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