...willing to extend credit and accept local checks.100 years ago (1913)The smoke house at the rear of the O'Brien Mercantile Co. burned to the ground yesterday afternoon, and with it went several hams burned to a crisp. The best the clerks...

...the discus championship with a toss of 112 feet, 11.5 inches. 100 years ago (1911)A delivery team of the O'Brien Mercantile Co. ran away this morning and collided with a wood team in the alley behind West's restaurant. Wood was scattered...

...homerun as Brainerd's American Legion team whipped Little Falls 6-0. 60 years ago (1943) Employees of the O'Brien Mercantile Co. gathered at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay O'Brien on Rice Lake Tuesday evening to enjoy a summer picnic...

...temperatures. 60 years ago (1947) The first check for the Memorial Fund in Brained was for $1,000 on behalf of the O'Brien Mercantile Co. The check was given to L. Lloyd Sleezer by Ed "Tom" O'Brien. 80 years ago (1927) Brainerd contributed...

...Nisswa last night, but got only 75 cents. There was no vandalism. 60 years ago (1947) Forty employees of the O'Brien Mercantile Company were entertained at a 6:30 o'clock steak dinner at the Club LaGuyal Tuesday evening. Entertainment and...

...year's enrollment is below that of last year. 80 years ago (1924) Adv. New fur-trimmed coats $29.50. O'Brien Mercantile Co. Brainerd. 100 years ago (1904) Large watermelons 20 each, Concord grapes 40 basket, Bananas 20 per dozen...

...Wednesday night fight. 80 years ago (1920) Advertisement: -- One 98 pound sack Gold Medal Flour, $7.00. O'Brien Mercantile Co. -- Flour, Pillsbury's Best. 98 pound sack $6.90. Turcotte Bros. -- Sirloin Steak, 22 Lb. at C...

...Peterson Clothing Co. -- Johnsons Pharmacy -- Farm Labor Oil Co. -- Levis Soda Grill -- Patek Furniture Co -- O'Brien Mercantile Co. -- J. F. Murphy Co. -- Alderman-Maghan Co. -- Skauge Drug -- S. Lundborg Jeweler 80 years ago (1919...

...honors in appearances throughout the Middle West. 80 years ago (1919) Earl J. O'Brien delivering for the O'Brien Mercantile Co., had an unusual experience with the Ford delivery truck. He left it stand near North Broadway while he delivered...

...low and Cuban heels. Special at $3.35. Ladies black kid plain toe comfort oxford...special $2.50. O'Brien Mercantile Co. 100 years ago (1904) From present indications Crow Wing, Cass and other counties in this vicinity are to...