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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1886
Page
4
The agent canvassing the city this week sells pillow sham holders to ladies and offers first class ammunition for gamesters and nimrods at reasonable prices. Powder shot and shells can be loaded or furnished on demand.
The Bishop Whipple led delegation arrived from Leech Lake via Aitkin to finalize a treaty for removing the Pillagar Chippewas to White Earth. They traveled back by canoe along the Mississippi to Grand Rapids and then by boat to Aitkin, completing the weeklong journey.
Forrest Parsons enters as candidate for register of deeds while John Willis withdraws for a railroad post. Ed Mahan tipped as treasurer hopeful after Willis exit. Judge Douglas seeks re election as probate judge. Malcolm McLaren bets on his own sheriff win. The Democratic legislative convention meets at Little Falls tomorrow. Crow Wing voters eye stable leadership as polling day November 2 approaches.
The W. C. T. U. elected officers on Sept 21 with Mrs A. E. Veon as president and Mrs E. B. Clauson as treasurer. Other officers include Mrs B. White Mrs E J Brownson Mrs O H Hubbard and recording and corresponding secretary Mrs O H Hubbard. Also advertised are calicoes three cents a yard at Cohen Bros and Good Luck tobacco at Smiths.
A long list details prize vegetable and animal displays by residents such as John Weber-Corn B Makan Tom Thumb pop corn and many others with cows, chickens, turkeys and garden produce. Community notes mention Cass county delegates, local politicians, saloon activity, and local merchants promotions.
Do you wish to get the pick of the best selected largest and lowest priced dress goods in Brainerd Cohen Bros offers a wide stock for shoppers to examine and choose from.
Reports say a child of J. Kimball is very sick with typhoid fever while wildlife sightings note deer and bears in abundance in the area this fall. Dr. Simmons was in town daily this week and C. C. Foster family returned home after a meeting with many conversions. Veon's jewelry store advertises a free sample of silver polish and introduces a pillow sham lifter by R. X. McArthur from Tacoma plus a pink and white tea and oyster supper at the Villard Hotel hosted by the M. E. Church ladies with music and City Band participation on Sept. 28, admission 25 cents. Latest dress goods at L. J. Cale's. calico three cents per yard at Colca. Step into Veon's on 6th Street for silverware deals.
The Evening Journal highlights Gil Hartley as the county’s dandy lobby figure with a dapper look and full dark beard. It also mentions C. F. Kindred, Brainerd politician, and promotes Losey & Dean curtain offerings plus Leopold Bros. new boys pants.
The demand for skilled shorthand workers rises as Bower's school at 522 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis touts strong job prospects for women. Mr. Bower, a renowned court stenographer, has placed many graduates after three months. Mail teaching and catalog available. Diamonds at Veon's Jewelry store.
The Hargis family thanks the Gull River community for kindness during the loss of Mr. Hewes. They pray God's blessing on all who helped. Gull River, Sept. 20.
Cohen Bros. announces a vast new cloak stock now on display. The arrival promises broader selections for customers seeking durable outerwear with varied styles and sizes. Local shoppers are urged to visit and compare options.
City council met in regular session. Reports and bills discussed include Portch repairs and Hawkins crossings. Petitions on sidewalks referred to street committee. $100 allocated to Street Commissioner Crandall for Fifth ward repairs. Requests to lamp street crossings and bell tower plans. Candidates announced for probate judge and register of deeds in Crow Wing County.
Voters hear a note from J B Doveins seeking re election to Judge of Probate promising to continue careful thorough and systematic duties. Day Meagher advertises women and girls cloaks and a 4 50 hand turned French Kid Shoe. Westfall Tailoring offers quick measured suits. Day Meagher sells water proof cross between shoe and moccasin for sportsmen. A 7 year old dapple gray pony for sale at Villard stable via Geo N Day. Clerk A Maui invites bids for high school grounds offence with bid rejection reserved.
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