Merry Milkmaids Opera Impresses With Talented Cast
The Home Talent Opera Company presented the Merry Milkmaids at the courthouse to a sold out crowd. Miss Goodykoontz led a strong cast including Mae Krom, Mrs J D Lawler, and Mr H G Nichols in refined vocal turns and lively gypsy scenes. The production featured dainty costumes, a Butterfly dance, and orchestral pieces by Lawler and Nichols. The audience praised the performances and stage effects despite some smoke from colored lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Merry Milkmaids
Court House
Inovisiie
Ffarmer Boys
Sulus
Ponce
Gace Gorodykoontz
Dorothy
Mae Krom
Gertrude Becker
Miss Becker
Blanche Welton
Ruth
C. W. Downey
Republican
H. G. Nichols
Nichols
M. A. Skinner
Mr. Skinner
Commodore Were Good. Mr. B.J. Duncan and Mr. H. P. Beckwith
Farmer Jim
Farmer Joe
Duncan
Beckwith
J. D. Lawler
Hen Olson
Olson
Railroad commission report urges legislation on rail matters
Chairman Johnston presents the annual commission report to the governor noting need for railroad law changes. Complaints on grain storage elevator privileges and station closures were settled. State railroads carried 1,551,901 paying passengers with two injuries and no roadbed or bridge accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Railroad Commission
Chloroform Fatal Accident and Masquerade Ball Sightings
Saturday night V. Vletcher of the Sanborn house was found unconscious in room No. and later revived after restoratives. A chloroform-soaked handkerchief and an empty bottle were discovered. He had a history of headaches and used chloroform for relief. Meanwhile, a large masquerade ball by the Odd Fellows drew a crowded party with colorful costumes and a late unmasking at 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V.letcher
Sanborn House
Mary
Fletcher
Immigration Convention to Be Held in Mitchell in January 1896
North Dakota and Minnesota delegates will join South Dakota leaders in Mitchell for a two day state immigration convention January 15 and 16 1896. Noted speakers from ex Gov Larrabee ex Senator Moody Judge Palmer Gov Sheldon and others will attend with invitations extended to Congress members from Washington and to representatives from Iowa Minnesota and North Dakota. The event will organize a State Immigration Association with five delegates per town under 1000 population and ten for larger cities two delegates per county two per commercial body and all state officers as delegates at large. Railroad rates and hotel rates are set to encourage attendance, and S W Narregang of Aberdeen is coordinating invitations and delegate lists.
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M. P. Beebe
Ipswich
Commercial Club
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Messrs. Beebe
Narregang
South Dakota
Northwestern Immigration Organization
Larrabee
Town
Moody
Black Hills
Congress
Washington
Palmer
Sioux Falls
Todd
Vermillion
Sheldon
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Jas M. Lawson
Davison County Court House
Mitchell Hotels
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Trade
Northwest
Court House
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
S. W. Narregang
Northwestern Immigration Association Call and Convention
A circular from Aberdeen signed by M. P. Beebe Thos Thorson T H Conniff E S Johnson S W Narregang explains the Northwestern Immigration Association. It notes the November 19 21 1895 Northwestern Immigration Convention in St Paul with ten states and strong Northwest cooperation for population growth.
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Aberdeen
M. P. Beebe
Thos. Thorson
T. H. Conniff
E.S. Johnson
S. W. Narregang
South Dakota Immigration Association
St. Paul
Northwest
Northwestern Immigration Association
Fire destroys farm buildings and harms cattle at Williams farm
A blaze at Williams farm eight miles southeast of town started by a faulty flue. The house barn and granary burned with grain and a hog house, despite efforts to save belongings and animals. Williams evacuated belongings, saved a few items, and sought help from neighbor Clark. The incident followed by other local notes on teacher meeting plans and water works repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Williams
Frank
Mr. Williams
Mr. Clark
Nine New Members Added to A O U W Lodge Saturday
The A O U W lodge welcomed nine new members during a Saturday ceremony. A dispensation from the Master Workman allowed entry at reduced rates. New members include J. O. Walrath A. J. Hitchcock A R P Groenke J A Brown D W Collins James T. Smith Chas H Cox Chas A Ruth and Mason Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. U. W. Lodge
J. O. Walrath
A. J. Hitchcock
A. R. PF. Groenke
J. A. Brown
D. W. Collins
James T. Smith
Chas. H. Cox
Chas. A. Ruth
Mason Booth
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S. H. Scallin
S. Situ
Postofice
Scallin
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
THE
GEO. £. Logan Furniture Company
D. Lawler
P. E. Moses
MO. O. Walrath
V.press
Gratiam
Ese Bank
Dakota
John D. L
Walrath
Tors
Jos
Tler, Geo, U. Logan
Chloroform
V. V. Fletcher
the Merry Milkmaids
Home Talent Opera Company
Wearly
V. Pletcher
FOR Immigration
Frank Williams
the Immigration Association
Williams
State Teacher's Association
W. W. Girton
Howard
Jennie Rudolph
Canton
C. M. Young
Jennie C. West
Reading Circle
W. J. Dempster
Madison
Mr. Eyre
Vheir Membership
U.S
Royal
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