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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
2
City council, with all aldermen present, rejected all six sewer bids for Winewood street as bids nearly doubled the engineer’s estimate of 6900 dollars and funds were unavailable. The sewer project was abandoned for now.
Citizens petitioned for herd law enforcement in the mill district, four arc lights, street grading, and sidewalks. Henry Joncas spoke at length. The council referred grading to the street committee and arc lights to the electric light committee. A four foot sidewalk was ordered on Whiteley and other streets, and an eight foot sidewalk on 7th Street South between Pine and Quince. Liquor licenses granted to O B Hamline and Peter Peterson. Property owners on 4th Street won crushed stone paving. M Kk Swartz sought use of a stone crusher with committee approval. A hand rail was ordered for the west end of the Mississippi bridge.
The drama Human Hearts is praised for its humanity and moral lessons conveyed through illustrations. Reviewers say it grips spectators from tears to laughter, sustains suspense, and lingers after the curtain falls, promising a warm reception from theatre audiences.
Brainerd residents troubled with their eyes are invited to call for a free eye examination at E. S. Houghton’s on 6th street. The local optician promises the use of best lenses and guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Also mentions 2 S. Hovauron, Optician.
The Salvation Army led by Starf Captain Waite and Junior Soldier Secretary visits Brainerd Tuesday October 23 holding Army hall meetings at 3 PM and 7 30 PM A colors presentation will occur at the evening service conducted by the staff Captain All are welcome seats free Sunday sessions include Young People's 10 AM Holiness 11 AM Praise 3 PM and Evening 5 PM
Hoffmans repairs bicycles in town while Lake Park Creamery boasts top quality butter at K. C. Banes. Houghtons offers elegant silverware suited for wedding gifts.
B S Houghton offers the finest jewelry and silver ware at corner 6th and Laurel. Kan sas City beef featured at City Meat Market promising quality for shoppers seeking a hearty cut.
To the voters of Brainerd WH Manor announces his candidacy for Municipal Judge seeking retention. Also Thomas T. Brackburn announces as Democrat and Peoples-Party nominee for county treasurer.
R D Ransom a Brainerd fireman testifies after years of kidney pain backache and trouble rising from bed. He says Doan's Kidney Pills cured him after one box and a second was taken. Sold at McFadden Drug Co Johnson's Pharmacy and all druggists. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
P M Zakariasen announces candidacy for Crow Wing County Third District commissioner seat comprising the Fourth and Fifth wards in Minnesota. He pledges to uphold taxpayers' wishes and seeks support from voters.
A voter driven announcement declares an independent Republican candidate for County Commissioner in the 5th district. The message also notes O. P. Erickson seeks re-election to the office of Sheriff.
A public notice states J.T. Sanborn runs as an independent candidate for Judge of Probate and M Ff Driver runs as an independent candidate for County Commissioner from the First District. The letter affirms commitment to duty if elected.
The record lists names awaiting calling and notes status as Advertised. It includes Anderson P Bailey Maud Baker Jno Brayton Mra Ethel Buckley William Chiswolm GW Davie MR Davedut Mr Dewar Duncan Dixon Mrs Alexander Done Freeman Eagle Lake Durbee Joe Fossen Miss Van Forbes James G Gnyett Birdie Gazinite Minnie Hammar Charlies Hoim Mina Maen Claud Nye Leon H Peterson Mess Erik Peterson Christian McDougall Ranold Rasuea Car Kaiston J Suardy Winnie spawo Arthur VTetupie JE Wait Mrs Jessie Waleh Peter B Wilvon James S Wolf Mra William Wreht Mre J. N.H. Ma eason PM.
Dr H BF Simmons osteopath with office on Eighth Street North offers treatment for all chronic diseases after other methods fail. He claims to break up lingering colds and promotes Humphreys Medicine Company products available at druggists for 25 cents.
A mix of campaign declarations for county commissioner Jerome Kelleher and county superintendent of schools contender, plus grain price note, job seek for housekeeper, and a sale advertisement for a 5 room house with barn and three lots near the bridge and 7th Street South. Recipient instructions from H Harrison and Dispatch office.
D. M. Clark & Co. markets as the city’s sole installment house offering goods on easy terms to customers.
The Rev. E. C. Clemans of Anoka will speak at the L. A. society event Monday evening at the M E church on Military Camp Life in Chickamauga. Admission is 15 cents and the talk covers from camp Ramsey to return with engaging anecdotes and instructive reflections.
All persons holding school orders for District No. 22 are requested to present them for payment as interest will stop after Nov 1. By order of district board, J W Wonxpernicu Clerk, K Minuet Director, W N Hoprook Treasurer. A full line of baby carriages and go carts at D M Clark Co. Cards for candidates printed promptly at this office.
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