The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1885-03-26

Work at the Headquarters pro-
crosses finely.
w. H. H. Peirce's father died
Sunday, in Vermont.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Howry are
expected back this week.
McKanlass's Minstrels at the
opera house Thursday April I'd.
A. j. Goodhue, Esq, is expected
back the latter part Of the week.
Remember the fancy dress carni-
val at the rink Monday April 9th.
So We call attention to Schoy-
erling, DAILY & Gales gun "ad'' in
another place. They are good and
reliable men,to deal with. Send for
one of their catalogues.
Harwood & Cughan are moving
James Purdon's warehouse from the
rear of his old business stand to the
lot recently vacated by the Barney
Elliot house, bought and removed
by G. I. Proper. Mr.. Purdon will
make a barn of the warehouse.
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Judge Lauder attended the dis
.trict court at Lisbon last week, in
the interest of his brother Thomas
in the contested election case
in Sargent county. The case was
deferred to next term of court. The
grand jury there failed to find an
indictment against DR.. Bradley of
Sargent county, whose name was
used in connection with an alleged
abortion case.
The ice cream social by Rev. and
Mrs. Troy at Chapel Hall last even
ing was splendid success. Instru-
mental and vocal music, readings
and declamations were principal
features in the occasion, and every
one was delighted with the enter
tainment including the host and
hostess. On the evening of the Sth
of April. a maple sugar social will
be held at Chapel Hall.
Chas. Damerel, who has spent the
greater part of the winter at his
old home in England, returned this
week.. accompanied by nephew,
named w. George W. Anthony.
Mr.. Damerel looks hale and hearty,
saying that he enjoyed himself i'm
naenselyt but is pleased to get back
home. :. MI. Anthony is a bright
appearing young man, and will no
doubt, make first rate Dakotaian.
The projectors of the new rink
enterprise make very tlattering pro-
gress, they now having $4,000 sub
scribed, with every prospect, it
would seem, of getting what they
want. The charter is here in good
shape, the constitution and bylaws
have been prepared by Hon. P. J.
McCumber, j. w. Blanding and w.
j. Yanderveer. The officers of the
company are president, Joakim
Bauer; vice-president, G. X. Farms
worth; secretary, Geo. P. CARED,
and treasurer, w. j. Vanderveer.
The directors are: j. w. Blanding,
John G. Pyatt, Chas. E. Hinman, P.
j. McCumber and A. Bessie. We
believe there is every prospect for
the success Of the new rink, but
think that the two companies should
consolidate and build one needed
and creditable institution. 81
Seely's new opera house is to A
opened with local talent in enlist
ed for the War;" which is now be-
ing rehearsed by Capt. Gregg, Mr..
and Mrs. r. B. Carson, and others.
It is generally understood that Mrs.
G.. is better than some professionals
on the stage, and further that if
she continues to live with that hus-
band of hers, the inimitable 'Bob,''
will soon stand at the head of the.
list. Look out for "Enlisted for the
War;" there will be every equip
ment on hand to make it the biggest
success Of this century in Wahpe-
ton. Benefit charity fund of the
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