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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
5
A collage of Mitchell news items covers market prices for farm produce, travel by area residents, school and university activities, upcoming excursions, weather notes, and local social events. The column mentions J P Beebe, Dr J G McCartney, H W Meserve, and various townspeople among the holiday season bustle.
Christmas Day passed without snow or cold, yet Mitchell churches held successful observances. The Congregational Sunday School packed the church for a cantata Santa Claus and His Fairies with H P Beckwith as Santa, Miss Jack Frost played by Jessie Walrath, and a tree lighting the gifts for all children.
The Episcopal church displays festive decor with a large lighted tree and remembrances. Rev. Babcock and Rev. Pond lead services while Mrs. Hover directs music. Catholic Christmas Masses draw large crowds. Father Maher’s sermons highlight sacrifice. Knights Templar hold an Ovation in which Grand Master W Lalue Thomas is toasted and funds donated to the needy.
At the Baptist Church the Sunday School filled the house for Christmas exercises. An evergreen arch held many presents as scholars performed a musical program and Santa Claus, played by Wilton Webster, handed out gifts. Rev. Teall spoke briefly before the program. Wednesday services at St Mary’s were well attended with Rev Babcock delivering a fitting sermon. The Methodist Church drew a large crowd Wednesday night to see Santa Claus in a four scene cantata Santa Claus in a Plight with A C Shepard directing and a brick chimney stage prop added flair.
Santa distributes candy-filled boxes after fairies and soldiers turn chimney bricks into gifts. The church entertainment scene features Rd. Whittaker, Clifford Gheen, and Fred Kershaw as Santa Clauses and a lively Commandery dancing party with forty to fifty couples and a Parlor Orchestra. The column also notes a political editorial urging strong naval buildup and a brief historical local postage rate recap.
The emperor and Dr. O'Meara discuss their grim outlook as they survey massive stone masses and looming cliffs. The captain’s pet roast remark hints at a tense scene with a pun on respect and danger. It reads like a Flori da Times Union dialogue vignette with biting humor.
Notice to claimants against the Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Mitchell to file verified claims within ninety days at W H Helwig’s office. Also includes a Davison County case where The Mitchell National Bank sues George W Corkings for $3300 plus interest and costs, with defendant ordered to answer within thirty days.
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