Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-11

The Patriotic Contest in G. A. R. hall
last Friday night was enjoyed by a
crowded house. A glee club composed
Of Ed. Wendt, II. E. Huetson, James
Pattee and Frank Huetson. sang the
opening number. Rev. Tawney asked a
blessing and Frank North, not contest
ant. opened the exercises with a decla-
nation about patriotism. Frank is
always good in this line aud did we'll.
The contestants were Emma Dunlap,
Abbie DeLong, Rose Nelson, Maude
Shufelt and Catherine Conkling, and
spoke in the order named. They were
all in good condition to entertain an
audience, and it is needless to say that
they did so. Each of the young ladies
had plenty Of admirers present and the
audience accorded each well merited ap-
plause. The LEADER is able to say that
each one deserved a first prize, but each
one didn't get one. This honor fell to
Miss Conkling, with Miss Shufelt as
second. Handsome books were the prizes
given, and the other young ladies were
rewarded with beautiful bouquets. Miss
Mary Tawney sang a solo with glee
club chorus in a charmingly sweet voice,
and was heartily applauded. Miss Taw-
ney is a sweet singer with a charming
grace of manner that captivates an
audience. James Pattce sang solo,
and every Canton audience knows that
when he sings, one is certain to hear
something very fine. Miss Maggie
Hewitt sang q solo with guitar accom-
paninent, which was one of the most
enjoyable parts OF delightful program.
Miss Hewitt sings very sweetly and with
the love tones Of the ever musical guitar
mingling with sweet voice, one hears a
treat in such well-matched combln-
alton. The glee club Individually and
collectively are all fine singers and are
much admired and appreciated at home.
Mrs. Shufelt, to whom the honor and
,redit for this delightful entertainment
belongs. made brief address and the
end came with congratulations for all.
The Patriotic Contest given in G. A. R.
hall last Friday evening, was one Of the
most enjoyable entertainments ever given
In Canton, and this again proves that
Mrs. Shufelt, president Of the w. r. g.,
is one of the most successful managers
and organizers of social entertainments
in the state. She is a thorough organizer
and never depends on ''some one' to per-
feet details. She plans an entertainment
and then proceeds. Systematically to carry
out her plans, and the beauty of it is
that she always succeeds to marked de-
gree. She takes great pains to see that
every detail IS perfect and spares neither
time or expense to- succeed. Through
her efforts the w r. G. has been able to
expend great deal Of money for chari-
table purposes. Mrs. Shufelt is q bene-
factor.
Bro. Zeph. Ellis called last Friday and
ordered the LEADER sent to his neice,
Miss Louie Stafford, Of Fairwater, Wis.
Miss Stafford came out to visit Mr.. Ellis
family in September, and Of course was
a moderate Republican. She went to
Sioux Falls to see Mr.. Bryan, and noting
the thousands of patriots who were there
to do honor to the peoples champion.
and realizing that cause that command
ed such q popular uprising backed by
such patriotic motives was worthy the
support of American womanhood. She
Joined the hundreds Of other ladies and
hundreds of old soldiers in escorting Mr..
Bryan to the Jewett residence. Miss
Stafford went home to Wisconsin enthusi-
astic for the cause of free silver.
Fred Redfeld, of the firm of Rcdield
& Parker, Of Harrisburg, was among our
genial visitors Tuesday. Fred subscribed
for the LEADER and then wanted an ad
for the firm. Messrs Redheld and
Parker are Lincoln county boys, energet.
ic and progressive, and the LEADER is
pleased to learn that they have nice
run of trade in the grocery and dry goods
line, and their trade is steadily increas.
ing. Nearly all the farmers in that Sec
ton who used to do their trading at
Sioux Falls. are now patrons of Redfield
& Parker, and that is right. These
young men deserve the patronage of
their neighbors, and the LEADER is
pleased to learn that they are getting.
their share.
Little Florence Jean Linn received by
express last Tuesday. the patchwork
cover for quilt for Christmas present,
from cousin. Miss Susan Downing, at
Hartford. Vermont, away up among the
hills in the old Green Mountain State.
There are three thousand. two hundred
and forty eight inch and quarter square
pieces in the makeup of this quilt, which
indicates degree of patience and work
in the construction of this gift that is
wonderful. Miss Downing has been an
invalid for years. and this gift to her lit