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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
8
Brainerd Dispatch weekly issue lists speeches by J. E. Ireland at the Y M C A and local events from Oct. 11 celebrations to social gatherings. It notes sales, new millinery at Mrs. C Grandelmyer, market prices, plumbing and carpenters, and church activities across Brainerd and nearby towns.
A visiting Englishman overhears a club exchange and adopts the line Oh you can’t see me in mock excitement. The moment prompts a humorous, self-mocking display as he tries the phrase with a friend, inspiring amusement in Philadelphia.
TM ABSOLUTELY PURE announces Ida Van Cortland will begin a week engagement Monday evening October 14 at Sleeper Opera House. The actress displays a wealth of varied costumes she designs herself, with each gown more striking than the last, delighting audiences and drawing praise for her millinery-inspired robes.
Mrs C Grandelmyer has just received a full stock of millinery placed on exhibition featuring latest New York pattern hats. Brainerd ladies can find fresh new styles at bargain prices with guaranteed fit and satisfaction. Call in and view the stock.
The Brainerd City Band schedules a grand ball for Tuesday night October 22 at Gardner Hall. The event aims to be a community success and seeks good patronage, with tickets priced at 50 cents urging support for the band’s efforts.
The Endeavor Society hosts a Chinese Fruit Shower next Tuesday evening with Miss Hartwell a China missionary in costume. Chinese curiosities will be on display and booths serve tea, with fruit and an on request collection. Come early for a pleasant evening.
An infant son of Mr and Mrs Jos Hunt died Friday of last week and was taken to Wheeler Wisconsin for burial. Edward Drake son of Mr and Mrs Martin Drake died Wednesday October 2 after two weeks with typhoid fever. Funeral held at Presbyterian church this afternoon with Rev McKay officiating. he was 25 and described as exemplary. The community offers sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
Friday evening program at 7 30 features Miss Ela Robinson Miss Mattie Rickerson and others with sermons songs and readings. Local notices cover school, harvest news, and shop hires while items list prices goods and services and a water bill notice through October 10 1895.
Ladies urged to visit the new millinery display at Mrs Pearce's corner Laurel and Eighth streets Brainerd across from the Opera House. The ad promises the handsomest stock at low prices and invites all to call this Friday September 27 from Pine street residence Southeast Brainerd for details. A white and red cow with both horns sawed off was found Friday near Pine street. inquiries should be sent to Andrew Anderson.
Mrs. R. J. Rofidal lies ill with brain fever as friends wish for her recovery. Otto Wilson and J. F. Dykeman deliver two large loads of school furniture to District No. 25 for the schoolhouse, and it is set in place. The board notes that with free texts and a well furnished schoolhouse, attendance and interest should rise.
A classified notice promotes sale of Nos 021 028 025 and No 2056 Cincinnati Vie Kid Shoes in Square Opera and Razor Toe styles. Styles include widths D and E with regular price 3.35 now 2.29 and 3.00 now 2.50 per pair. New stylish stock offered.
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