Brainerd Scene Highlights From Local Social and News
Brainerd reports from Anaconda and St Paul include visits by C H Closterman and the Fernalds. skating parties on Gilbert and Rice lakes, a Mahlum house fundraiser by Eagle Hose Co No 4, a grand New Year ball, and plans for a Lumbermen’s Exchange hotel opening. The bazaar at St Paul’s Armory draws crowds, with the City Band providing music, while a diphtheria burial rule affects Evergreen cemetery permits.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Armory
Brainerd
K. of P
F. A. Farrar
O. H. Havill
F. Allen
W. A. M. Johnson
H. 8. Totton
A. F. Ferris
O. C. Foster
Sir Knights Geo. N. Day
W. A. Fleming
O. H. Gilman
J. R. Westfall
McLaren Bound Over After Street Clash Over Italian
Malcolm McLaren was bound over to the grand jury on a $200 bond after an assault charge arising from a street confrontation with Frank McKinster. McKinster and four companions, plus an Italian, were drinking when a dispute led to McKinster accusing McLaren, who says he acted to prevent robbery and that McKinster drew a knife.
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Malcolm McLaren
Frank McKinster
McKinster
McLaren
Broadway
Broadway House
Local Nuptials Report From Mooersville And East Brainerd
Notices record three marriages in 1888 with full names and locations. George H Meniott wed Lena Hoving at East Brainerd with Rev Geo H Davis officiating. Otsique Lavergne married Clara Magnan at Magnanville Mooersville, performed by Rev Father Payette. Francis Pelkey wed Aner Magnan at the same Magnanville ceremony arranged by Father Payette.
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Belle Prairie
Otsique Lavergne
Clara Magnan
Mooersville
Preixey—Magnan
Father Payette
Francis Pelkey
Aner Magnan
Moersville
Death in Gull River From Diphtheria
Charlie Mooers aged about 18 died of diphtheria this morning at the residence of W E Campbell while employed at Campbell and Smith's store. He was the son of T H Mooers of Gull River and will be buried this afternoon. He was praised as industrious and well liked by many friends in the city. The report also notes the new hotel construction is advancing and should finish by January 1.
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Charlie Mooers
T. H. Mooers
Gull River
Campbell & Smith
W. E. Campbell
Republican club meeting announced for Sleeper block
A Republican club will hold a meeting Monday evening at 7 30 in the club rooms Sleeper block. Every member is requested to be present.
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Brainerd
Crow Wing County
Minnesota
Jor
Republican Club
Notable actor dramatist to bring new play to Brainerd
Famous actor and dramatist Nobles visits Brainerd with his new play From Sure to Son at the opera house this Friday Nov 23. He arrives with an accomplished supporting company and a noted credentials from major cities.
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Brainerd
Nobles
Opera
Nobles Star in From Sife to Son at Grand Opera House
Milton and Dolly Nobles headline nightly at the Grand Opera House with the new drama From Sife to Son. The play is praised for human interest, realistic characters, and strong performances by Dollie Nobles, who sings Home Sweet Home on mandolin, and Milton Nobles whose stage presence is noted as magnetic and polished.
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Band of Hope
Opera House
Milton
Dolly Nobles
Mr. Nobles
Sife
Son
Dollie Nobles
Tme
New York Sun
Local notices announce livestock, flowers and shop hours
An advertisement promotes a Holstine bull calf for sale by G. 5S. Fretnap and notes the largest line of flower pots ever brought to the city by D. M. Crank & Co. It also states the office of Chas. S. Hazen at the N. P. Refrigerator buildings will be open every evening from 7:30 to 9 p m.
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D. M. Crank & Co
Chas. S. Hazen
N. P
Co-Operative Mercantile Company Elects Officers
The annual meeting elected John Willis as President W F Malott as Secretary Loren Cooley as Treasurer and D Doran Ed Crust W Williamson Fd Halladay J Metzger W F Malott C B King as directors Auditors were J B Douglas and J C McMurtrie The company reports prosperity with a four teen percent dividend on meat and seven percent on groceries in the last three months.
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Co-Operative Company
Co-Operative Mercantile Company
John Willis
W. F. Malott
Loren Cooley
D. Doran
Ed. Crust
W. Williamson
Fd. Halladay
J. Metzger
C. B. King
J. B. Douglas
J. C. McMurtrie
Donation Party Honors Pastor J A Rowell at Home
A Tuesday evening gathering by First Congregational Church friends surprised Rev. J A Rowell and his wife at their home. The donation event presented Mrs Rowell with a plush cloak and other necessities, with cash totaling about $100 collected for the family.
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J. A. Rowell
First Congregational Church
His Natural Life at Alpha Hall Receives Praise
A review praising the Australian play His Natural Life staged at Alpha Hall last night. Actors Chas Manbury Miss Boyd and Tyrrell are commended for strong performances and ambitious scenery. The Tacoma Daily Ledger notes the production's emotional drama and well staged settings with tickets 25 50 75 cents.
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Alpha Hall
Opera House
San Francisco
Portland
Richard Devine
Chas. Manbury
Miss Boyd
Sarah Purfoy
Tyrrell
Tacoma Daily Ledger
Republican caucus to unite for next Iowa legislature
A Moorhead News editorial urges a strong Republican caucus to nominate and support a single candidate for the upcoming legislature. The piece asserts a united Republican front could elect a true Republican, possibly Gen. Washburn, without cross party compromise. Also notes local ads for horses, rooms, pot plants, and various patent medicines and firearms at D. M. Clark & Co. and Lambert Bros. stable.
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Washburn
Moorhead
Rarest Figs Elixir For Sale By N McFadden
An ad promotes a fig based remedy claiming delicate flavor and strong action to cleanse the system and ease costiveness. Sold in 50 eds and $1 bottles by N McFadden Druggist. Also listed is a notice inviting Brainerd Fire Department members to a special meeting at the central hose house on Monday evening November 26th.
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N. McFadden
Brainerd
Central Hose House
Auvy Benyart
State OF Minnesota
Crow Wing
William Templeton
T. M. Reilly
Minnesota
Crew Wing
Thie
Two Catholic factions clash over Little Falls church doors
In Little Falls Minnesota Father Lemay refused to surrender church keys amid an injunction by the bishop. Father Pyette was sent to officiate and both sides clashed breaking doors and seizing vestments. Pyette was arrested and arraigned for unlawful entry with trial set for Friday.
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Globe
Little Falls
Father Lemay
Riest
Ile Prairie
Lemay
Father Pyette
Vatican
Rome
Justice Houde
Minnesota
Rev. Pyette
Moment to Moment Life Weighs Growth Not Sorrow
An essay argues that life cannot be judged by present hardship. It cites reframed discoveries from pests like Canada thistle to hopeful uses, urging patience for hidden purposes and unseen benefits that may emerge from current trials.
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Christian Union
Nature's Own True Laxative Ad
Nature's own true laxative promotes cleansing of the system when bilious or costive. It dispels headaches colds fevers and indigestion and cures habitual constipation. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company. For sale in 50 cents and 1 dollar bottles by N McFadden, Druggist.
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California Fig Syru Company
N. McFadden
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Losey& Dean
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Laurel and
Sixth Streets
D. W. Whitford
Brainerd Loan Agency
Brainerd Furniture Co
Fifth and
Front Streets
A. L. Hoffman
Steener Brook
Front Street
Frisby's
Swinton
Johnson & Bain
M. H. Pennell
Johnson & Bae Drug Store
Seventh
Ue East
Spain
Tam
I. OU. White
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Brainerd Dispatch
Cass and
Itasca
Iy, H. Ingersoll, FP
W. Wieland
Editors and Proprietors
Minneosta
Pacific
Duluth
Superior
Ashland
South
L A. White
Milton Nobles
C. H. Closterman
Anaconda, Mont
G. S. Fernald
Gilbert
Rice Lakes
I. A. White
Koop
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Eagle Hose Co. No
Mahlum House
A. E. Losey
Lumberman’s Exchange Hotel
Leon E. Lum
First National Bank
J. J. Howe
Sibley County
Edmund Grady
Gardner
6Th Street
Co. K
Clinton Mayne
Union
Baptist Church
Fields
M. E. Church
Fred Rohn
Detroit
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Board of Health
Evergreen Cemetery
C. N. Parker
W. E. Seeley
Peter Mertz
Mr. Mertz
New School House
Tenth Street
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Pellican Lake
A. T. Kimball
Pelican Lake
Manitoba
Brainerd & Northwestern
Hay Lake
Wise
Attention Republicans
Lt. White's
White’s
Donation Party
D. M. Clark & Co
Frost & Kellehan
Lambert Bros
Laurel Street
North 8Th Street
Winchester
Marlin
Dickerman
Smith & Wesson
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Acker
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Ethelberta
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German Lake
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N.Y
S.& J. W Koop
Turkey
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Parler
Tiiege Asinneapolis
Prentice
Caranglin
St. Pauli
Nicollet House
Nicollet and
Washington Avenues
F. H. Anson
Northwestern
Mellen James Barxen
Gen'l Pas'r & T
Peerless
Denis Bros
Seventh St
Front & Laurel
W.P. Spalding
Brainerd, Minn
Fire Insurance
J. L. Smith
West
John C. West &Co
Madison St
Draggists
Minn
Wwe
B.C. West
Meacher’s
R. F. Walters
M. Hagberg
M. Hagberc
Odd Fellows’ Block
Brainerd Manufacturing Co
Oak Street
L. W. Burrell
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