...100 years ago (1913)Some traveling man placed a paper snake equipped with a spring device under a plate in the Ransford Hotel dining room. When the girl lifted her plate the toy snake flew up and struck her in the head. She fainted, revived...

...was expected 1,000 residents would go to the tourney.100 years ago (1913)Bursting water mains have made the Ransford Hotel corner look like Yellowstone National Park, with "Old Faithful" erupting near the hydrant.

...alleged police brutality and the clothing ? or lack of it ? worn by female entertainers at Esser's Bar and the Ransford Hotel Bar again came before the city council. The police charges were dismissed after lengthy discussion.60 years ago...

...Realty are proud to have been part of this move.40 years ago (1972)Liquor licenses for Esser's Bar and the Ransford Hotel Bar were renewed after the council and owners John Emerson and Loyal Hoag agreed to new guidelines for attire of female...

...It's a large photo of the Ransford Hotel, the massive building that once...South Sixth Street, there is the Ransford Hotel and a Brainerd streetscape captured...the night before staying at the Ransford Hotel. The Foys say "you never know...

...Brainerd at the new Bane Ball Park. The 1st Brainerd player to steal a base receives dinner for him and his wife at the Ransford Hotel. 1st player to score a run gets a picnic ham from Model Market.100 years ago (1912)About the best piece of road...

...here with their professor, John McGaugh, on this afternoon's train. They made a flying wedge for dinner at the Ransford Hotel. They are a husky, brawny bunch of players and Brainerd will have its hands full.

...tomorrow to supervise the construction.100 years ago (1911)Charles Rattinger has severed his relationship with the Ransford Hotel and will leave to take charge of the St. Louis Hotel in Duluth, a famous hostelry. As he was the genial secretary...

...Pharmacy - Brainerd. 100 years ago (1911)Thirty-three persons from the two night trains was the record for the Ransford Hotel last night. It was a big day's business on a Wednesday and the register showed two and one-half pages of guests...

...plus $100 for special equipment. 80 years ago (1931)At a joint meeting of the Rotary and Lions Clubs at the Ransford Hotel, state commissioner of highways Babcock stated he hoped for an appropriation of $20 million. If so, it would mean...