Dairy Farm Drama Delights Alumni at Opera House
A sizable audience enjoyed The Dairy Farm presented by home dramatic talent under H L Maxwell to benefit the High School Alumni Association. Casts led by Mabel Snow and Josephyne Willkomm delivered strong performances with notable stagecraft and makeup, while Leo Doyle and J D McLaughlin drew praise for elocution and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L. Maxwell
Opera House
Mabel Snow
Martha Armstrong
Josephyne Willkomm
Ruth Cole
Rose Cox
Craven
H. L. Maxwell
Andrew Armstrong
Leo. Doyle
Mr. Craven
toZa
J. D. McLaughlin
Charles Burridge
Mr. McLaughlin
George William Warringer
Cribbage
Leo Doyle
Doyle
McLaughlin
Tillotson
Actress Shines In Drama Through Specialties And Action
A performance noted for strong specialties and dynamic stage action enhances the drama's impact. The reviewer highlights the actor's skill in elevating tension and delivering a convincing portrayal within the production.
Missionary Program Delights Sunday Evening Gathering
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at the Methodist church drew a large crowd with a lengthy program of addresses and music. Notable readings and solos by Mitchell’s singers impressed attendees, as Mrs Chappell outlined the society’s growth from eight women to a robust group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Mitchell
Chappell
Mission Society
Little Society
Gertrude Chappell
C. E. Hager
T. H. Youngman
Davison County Rural School Officials Meet at Courthouse
About 60 Davison county rural school officials attended a Thursday session at the courthouse called by Superintendent Coursey. A quartet performed, and Coursey spoke on school law technicalities, fielding important questions. The group adjourned at 3 pm to allow west county members to travel home, with others lingering to discuss county school topics including centralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Court House
Coursey
Myrle Tillotson
Walter Seaman
District Court to Convene in Sioux Falls in April
United States District Court will hold its April session in Sioux Falls starting April 17. The grand jury will meet April 7 and the petit jury will convene a week later. Davison County's P P Nicolassen of Mount Vernon is the only local representative drawn for the term and will serve on the petit jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Sioux Falls
P. P. Nicolassen
Mt. Vernon
Davison County
Favor Corn Palace Idea for St Louis Exposition
The article argues for building a corn palace style state exhibit at the St Louis exposition, suggesting Mitchell as the model. It outlines costs near 35000 dollars, with decorations from grain and corn, and notes resuming work on a Carnegie Library building to finish by May 1. It cites Geo. Schlosser and hopes St Louis show would showcase South Dakota products and attract press attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
St. Louis
South Dakota
Geo. Schlosser
Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Aberdeen
St. Tuis
Black Hills
Carnegie Library Finishing Inched Toward May 1 Deadline
The Carnegie library nears completion with roofing finished and plastering nearly done. Finishing interior work starts soon under Contractor Kings who expects turnover to the committee by May 1. The Woman's Library Association plans a Friday trade carnival at the opera house to raise funds, with about 60 local businessmen supporting the effort. The event aims to attract wide attendance and public support to stock the library with books and further programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Kings
Woman’s Library Association
Opera House
Building New House for Rent on East Sixth Street
R M Spink has started a residence on his east Sixth street lot near Lawler. He plans to lease the house. In the past year or two Mr Spink has built several tenant houses and finds it profitable. There is room for many more tenant houses in the city.
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R. M. Spink
East Sixth Street
Lawler
Spink
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Burton Tanner
Reading
Smyrna
T. A. Duncan
Merle Tillotson
Dream of Paradise
Gray
Myrtle Lee
Favor
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