Plays and Players in Early 20th Century Theater
Florence Lester joins The Bleeping Beauty and the Beast company and will reappear in The Song of the Sword with Lillian Kemble in male attire. Frank Pixley sails from San Francisco to Japan, staying until May. Junius Brutus Booth, son of Mrs. Agnes Booth Schoeffel, stars through English provinces. Charles nate sketches Washington real-life personages in The Lion and the Mouse. J. B. Dodson plays Pierre in The Prodigal Son revival. Maude Fealyn to star under John Cort in a Martha Morton play. Texas, a trick donkey impersonated by Tom Lee, rises as a tough producer with Down the Pike. Maude Adams begins New York season in Peter Pan at the Empire. Lillian Albertson, Thora in The Prodigal Son, shone in San Francisco stock at Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lester
Beauty and the Beast
Lillian Kemble
Frank Pixley
San Francisco
Japan
Junius Brutus Booth
Agnes Booth Schoeffel
Charles Nate
J. B. Dodson
Pierre
The Cent Size Compared Across Nations
The cent is described as the largest minimum unit outside the English penny. It equals about 2 kopecks or 2 cents in several regions, and is two and a half times larger than Dutch kreutzer. Comparisons cover pies pfennige bani centesimi lepta heller pennia centimes stotinki and Turkish paras Japanese rin cash and Servian paras. The note jokes about Servian trolley conductors and a five cent fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Kreutzer
Servia
Educators at Brookings to Convene for Annual Session
The 23rd South Dakota Educational Association meeting will gather in Brookings on December 27 to 29 with themes on child life. President Ranier pushes higher attendance, aiming for broader teacher and educational stakeholder involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Educational Association
Brookings
Ranier
Advertised Letters List for Mitchell Post Office 1905
Weekly note lists uncalled letters in Mitchell post office as of December 13 1905 including Bentley Baker By Coleman Conklin Clifford Cambell Dewitt Byvans Fields Foged Heples Heffeltinger Hakes Johnson Lickiss Lyon Maroitz Stanley Smith Smith Sheets Woodward Webster White When calling please say advertised If unclaimed in two weeks they will go to the dead letter office. H L Bras P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Bentley
Harry Baker
A. Coleman
B. B. Conklin
St. B. Clifford
Patric Cambell
John Dewitt
C. Byvans
Chas. Fields
James
Annie Heples
C. B. Heffeltinger
J. E. Hakes
Walter P. Johnson
Andrew Lickiss
Wayne Lyon
Geo. W. Maroitz
Joe Stanley
R. H. Smith
I. FB. Smith
Roy Sheets
George Woodward
Flossie Webster
L. RB. White
C. E
H L. Bras
P. M
Released From Penitentiary Identification Hint in Restaurant Holdup
Chief of Police Keith obtained a Warden Parmley photograph of a man linked to last week's holdup at Paul Scott's restaurant. After viewing the picture witnesses who saw the suspect that night identified him as the same man. His name is not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Keith
Parmley
Penitentiary
Paul Scott
Divorced Couple Plans Re wed In Omaha
Charles M Hawks formerly of Marshalltown Iowa now of Mitchell South Dakota and Ida May Hawks of Marshalltown left early yesterday for Omaha to wed again after a six week divorce. Hawks said in a pre departure letter to his parents that he had learned of his ill son. He works as a barber in W Bush shop and has gained some local musical prominence.
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Marsalltown
Tia
Charles M. Hawks
Mitchell, S. D
Ida May Hawks
Omaha
Perry Woodruff
W. Bush
Into Their New Home on Fifth Avenue West
Dr and Mrs B A Bobb have moved into a new residence at the corner of Fifth Avenue west and Sanborn streets. The oak finished lower floor and enameled second floor feature modern moist hot air heating. Built by R M Spink who returned from Washington state to supervise the project, the two month completion pleased the doctor who plans to stay until fall and install telephones on both floors to announce he is busy sleeping after 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Bobb
Fifth Avenue West
Sanborn Streets
R. M. Spink
Washington State
Spink
Dr. Bobb
Are You Going West A Travel Hint From Rail Agent
If you plan a California winter, consult the C. St. P., M. & O. railway agent for quick comfortable through cars. He offers information and three top routes to sunny California with Through Tourist Car service on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
C. St. P., M. & O. Railway
Land of Sunshine
Separating Sheep and Goats in Revivals
A Howard Spirit letter criticizes revivalists use of an if you are a Christian 5 stand up method to separate attendees. The writer argues the tactic shames sinners and hurts genuine seekers, risking their retreat from future revival meetings. The piece urges less confrontational church outreach.
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Howard Spirit
Pith and Point Reflections From the Chicago Globe
A column of domestic musings contrasts kitchen favors with chores and gratitude, noting gender roles in housework and child discipline, and humor about spouses and second marriages. The piece reflects social norms and neighborly behavior in a midcentury newspaper voice.
Courage and calm under danger say Lord Shaftesbury
True courage is cool and calm. The bravest of men have the least brutal insolence and in danger are serene and pleasant. Rage makes cowards of many and actions born of fury cannot be counted as courage.
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Lord Shaftesbury
Local Notes on Weddings and Community Events
Leslie Hardy and Miss Nina Grace wed at eight last night. City shops stay open evenings all next week for rural shoppers, and country ladies may use the basement hall rest room at city hall. Saturday sees the United Commercial Travelers’ first dancing party of the season at Mitchell Club with Carpenter's harp orchestra. A Champlin versus Sinclair suit ended with a verdict for Sinclair after dramatic testimony. Hearst may seek New York mayoralty to maximize business access. George H Miner and wife plan a Christmas house warming as family visits. Mitchell visitors include David H Campbell, Leonard Bedilwin, and J G Beckford, surveyors for rail projects. Rev. Thatcher, now in Miami, Florida, sends warm notes about Mitchell and its university. Resurgam lodge officers named with Warne as Worshipful Master and Litch as secretary. Local stock market: Heifers 92.50 to 82.76, Yeal? 4.00 to 25.00, Chickens 3 cents, Turkeys 13 cents.
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City Hall
United Commercial
Mitchell Club
Carpenter
Harp Orchestra
P. S. Champlin
Sioux City
B. S. Sinclair
Champlin
Sinclair
In Doubt Over Dora and Jack Wedding Plans
Dialog shows Dick doubting Dora's marriage to Jack while Dora parses Jack's claim as miscommunication. The exchange reveals uncertainty about whether the engagement is fully settled and who stated what. Dora clarifies that Jack asserted the same uncertainty Dick voiced.
Familiar Mrs Sniffkins In New Marriage Rumor
A Philadelphia Press snippet notes a thin woman's face recognized as Mrs Sniffkins. The exchange hints she has not been married long, yet has long desired marriage, reflecting gossip about her personal life.
Davison County Summons in Lyons suit against Stainbrook
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to David Stainbrook defendant. James Lyons sues for 27.98 plus costs on goods sold and delivered to Stainbrook in 1905 and assigns claim from G A Vermilyea. Respond by Oct 20 1905. further adjournments set for Dec 7 1905 and Jan 20 1906 in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stainbrook
South Dakota
Mitchell
James Lyons
G. A. Vermilyea
Davison County
Thackeray Meets Captain Crawley After Vanity Fair
A story notes Thackeray dining with a friend soon after Vanity Fair appeared and being introduced to Captain Crawley of the Lifeguards. Thackeray seemed irritated and told his host that he favors jokes but there is a time and place for all things. The guest proved to be a real Captain Crawley with a Lifeguards commission.
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Thackeray
Vanity Fair
Captain Crawley
the Lifeguards
Crawley
Lifeguards
There goes Jack Poorley weds next week says undertaker
Miss Gadd notes Jack Poorley appears solemn as an undertaker as he plans to take a wife next week. Mr Batchellor confirms the wedding is upcoming.
Notice of Permit to Sell Intoxicating Liquors in Mitchell
Notice is given that James Fogarty and L Geiger have filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in Mitchell South Dakota. The hearing before the City Council is set for December 30 1905 at 7 30 p m in the Conwalk Rooms City Hall. Citizens may appear and present reasons against the license. Dated Mitchell S D December 5 1905 J G Markham City Auditor
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James McKinley
Mitchell
Davidson Co
Con Sullivan
Davison
G. Markham
B. M. Johnston
South Dakota
Dac
City Hall
Tme
Mit
J. G. Markham
Chas. Martin
Mitchel County
Ted Mitchell
Wee H Oa
Miteli
South D
Elvenane
Phillip E. Tobin
Frank Gormley
S. D
Thomas P. Navin
County of
J.G. Markham
W.O Stephens
State of
James Fogarty
L.¥. Geiger
Inndl
Mitchell S.D
City
Fragmentary City Note From Dakota Case
Fragmentary OCR text references city council rooms and an application related to December. It mentions a council or city office in Dakota with partial dates and names, indicating a formal notice or filing. The legible items imply an official action or application proceeding in a city setting.
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W.H. Conyes
WC & B
Kirshbaum
McKibbin
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway
St. Paul Road
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Mont See
New York
J. M. Barrie
Lillian Albertson
Thora
Grand Opera House
Educational Association
General Association
W. M. Jennings
Philo Hall
Geo. W. Nash
Aberdeen
Reading
Anna
Long
Kimball
S.-H. Ebrod
DNC
EB. P. Hall
D. D
O’gorman
Sioux Falls
James Chalmers
U. of S. D
Aberdeen Normal
the State University
Geo. M. Smith
Just
C. M. Hawks
Atchigon Globe
Rue
Courage
Leslie Hardy
Nina Grace
W. R. Hearst
Nework
George H. Miner
Third Avenue West
Iowa Street
David H. Campbell
Leonard Bedilwin
Pittsburg
J. G. Beckford
St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Watson Thatcher
Miami
Florida
Thatcher
Resurgam Lodge
A. F
A. M
R. C. Warne
Frank Levings
T. Litchfiled
S. J. Moore
H. R. Kibbee
J. N. Cook
S. T. Greene
Tyler
J. F. Cooper
iSeat
Jack
Dora
Bea
Dakota
Oye
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