The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-03-17
POST FALLS.
From Our Special Correspondent.


covered themselves with glory last
Saturday evening when they produced
"BrOken Links at the new opera
house. Although the drama had not
been advertised In the papers, and
the price of admission was but Is and
Is cents, tie receipts of the evening
amounted to over $37 and everyone
was we'll pleased with the entertain
ment. After the show Refreshments
consisting Of cake and coffee were
served. The floor WIS then cleared
and those who wished to "trip the
light, fantastic" were given full
swing for couple Of hours. The
drop curtains were new and would be
credit to city Of several thousand
Inhabitants. H. G. Warren. a local
artist, painted four curtains. One, u
street scene, is especially fine. Clay
Is natural, born artist, and with
the brush is destined to win distinc-
ton. Ben Hamilton as Mike Donnel-
ly, and Miss Mamie Bump as Biddy
Malone, were the Irish fun makers
and received much applause. Dave
Holmes as Mr.. Armand, rich mer-
chant, had one Of the leading parts
and played 1t to perfection. Earl
NOgle as Ned Armand, caused much
amusement IN his role, "a terrible
kid" He also displayed some pretty
steps, showing himself to be a clever
dancer. Miss Hattie Butterfleld as
Mignon Armand, and Miss Grace No
gle as Fanchon Armaud, deserve
special praise for thes plendid manner
In which they presented their roles,
which were most difficult. Miss Ka-
tie Mitchell, the heiress, was charm
Ing. In the presentation Of a quite diff
tcult part. Herb Seyforth. the "nig-
GER" was typical gentleman Of
color" with a good situation, on
very intimate terms with members Of
the family; but when he opened his
mouth nothing could he seen OF him
but the back of his neck. Miss Essie
Nogle, Tom Young, John Young,
Will Bahme, Arch Nogle and Lin
coin Hawthorn took prominent parts
and acquitted themselves with credit.
John Coleman and Mrs. John Enders
were the musicians. The company
will produce "Broken Links" at The
Rathdrum opera house IN a short
time and the people of our sister town
are assured of an enjoyable entertain
:nent.
Miss Gillian has returned home
from Spokane.
w. H. Nogle has opened hotel lr
in the Bacon property and starts in
with several boarders. Mr.. Nogle !.
an experienced hotel man.
Miss Fine, of Liberty Lake, spen'
several days here with her sister,
Mrs. Joe Rose.
Miss Ruth Jones, one of Post Fall
most popular young ladies, has beef
confined to her bed with severe at
tack Of chicken pox for several days
but is slowly improving.
Scott Bennett has returned from
Wisconsin. He left his three chill
dren there with their grandmother.
The registration books for the vii
lage election which is to be held o.
April are now open. ]. W. Settl'
is registrar.
Milt Wood has sold blocks 10 an
20 in Park addition to Thoma
Lloyd, and six lots in Selby additio
to H. D. Harris. Mr.. Harris ha
sold block 3, Park addition, to Thos
Lloyd.
Frederick POSTS store house on tn
island was totally destroyed by iii
last Saturday, together with its cor
tents. The house was valued
about $500, and as all of Mr.. Post
tools were stored therein the loss
considerable.
John Coleman is transacting bus
ness in Spokane.
John Fowler had the misfortune
mash his finger last Saturday viii
near the fan at the flour mill and
now taking vacation.
A. N. Tucker is able to be abo
again.
Jack Seely has returned from
}. protracted visit with friends in Wal
"a Walla.
,r Miss Lula Martin has return
k home from a visit with friends
y hartford, Washington.