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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1893
Page
4
Local briefs report various city happenings including sales events at J. F. Ginnis & Co. and C. H. Paine's, travel notes on Alderman Lowe and Dan Caffrey, and socials such as Y M C A gatherings. Also noted are hospital, fair, and church events plus multiple visits and inspections at the world’s fair and local venues.
Brainerd city council met in regular session with Aldermen Sanborn and Anderson absent. Minutes and September clerk’s report approved. D M Robinson named special police. W G Percy to electric light station. reports on dynamo shipment referred to committees. Vacation for electric lights chief granted. two weeks’ vacation and half month salary approved. Numerous claims allowed and payments listed. Band stand relocation not authorized. wood purchases approved. arc lights to run until daylight. 7th and Laurel corner arc light ordered. Ordinance 113 on licensing passed. tax levy set at 16,331.63 for next year. Pete Peterson Anglo Scandinavian comedy slated for Sleeper Opera House October 23 with favorable reviews and noted dances including Butterfly Dance.
The Duluth municipal court scene featured Ethel Sherry, alias Mrs. Whitman, in two hearings. First charged with uttering a forged instrument, testimony linked her to endorsing a check. Lacking proof of authority, she was discharged, then bound over on a second degree forgery charge after further testimony.
Negotiations are underway for the sale of Wm Spencer's drug store to Dr Fleming of Brainerd. The piece notes a local entertainment event by Prof Gerrity's pupils and schedules Miss Carrie Morrison reopening a Main Street store offering millinery and cloaks.
Local updates show farmers losing hay to fires while a new side track is laid at Deerwood by the Northern Pacific. Several visitors trade notes on business, hunts, and government dam work. a hope for a town directory and local advertisements fill the scene as officials prepare for a teachers examination in Brainerd.
Congdons promotes wagons and Veon jewelry as low prices rule with honest dealing. D M Clark Co showcases Stewart and Mentor stoves and heating goods while McColl’s gallery highlights outdoor scenes. J R Smith offers reliable fire insurance. Northern Pacific cuts Chicago excursion fares to one dollar plus two dollar surcharge with 30 day sale window and Pullman sleep service.
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