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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06
City Commissioners Proceedings.
July 23rd 1912

Board of Comm issionerS met in re
members present: Heckmaster,
Knowlton, Brandha gen, and Mayor
Tank, absent Pickett.
Minutes Of the previous meeting
read and approved
| The following named contractors
submitte2s bids for the construction
of cement sidewalks along the follow
ing property, commencing ata point
on North line of 3rd street in the
city of Canton S. D. where the
eaSterly line of the right OF way uf
the G. M. & st, II II G., interSects
the north line of said third street be-
| ing at the South west corner OF the
John A. Berg tract in Fitzgerald &
Parmleys add to Canton, S. d. viz:
Graneng Bros. Mat Helgerson, and d.
+. Frame.
Moved by Brandhagen and seconded
by Heckmaster that the contract for
the construction of the above side
walks be let to Graneug Bros. the
lowest bidder, being Nine (9 cents a
square foot, Ayes. Heckmaster,
Knowlton, Brandhagen, and Mayo
Tank, absent Pickett.
A hearing having been had In &C
cordance with notice published re
latiye to a notice declaring necessity
for a sewer, commencing at the man
hole as now constructed at the inter-
section of Cedar and fourth streets,
in said city OF Canton, thence extend
ing west two blocks to the intersec-
tion of johnson and fourth streets in
said city. Said sewer to be construct
ed the center line of said streets men,
toned, coming on at this time for
consideration and no one appeared to
object and 1t appearing that no
objections of any kind have been
made filed by anyone, the following
motion was moved by Commissioner
Heckmaster that the plans and speci
tications for sewer as now on file in
the office of the City Engineer be and
the same are hereby adopted and
approved and that said sewer be con-
structed in accordance Herewith.
Seconded by Commissioner Brandhag-
en-. Ayes, Heckmaster. Knowlton,
Brandhagen and Mayor Tank. Abb
sent Pickett.
Heckmaster moved that the City
Auditor be instructed to advertise for
bids for the construction of a sewer
commencing al the manhole as now
constructed at the intersection OF
Cedar and fourth streets, in said city
OF Canton, thence extending west two
blocks to the intersection of Johnson
and fourth streets in said city, said
sewer to be constructed in the center
line of said streets mentioned, In ac-
cordance with the plans and specif-
cations on file with the City Engineer
and City Auditor and that Tuesday
the 9th day of August, 1912, be speci-
fed in said notice as the time when
board would be in session to consider
the same. Seconded by Brandhagen,
Ayes, Knowlton, Heckmaster Brand
hagen, and Mayor Tank; absent
Pickett.
On motion board adjourned.
Attest: Carl f. Tank
Geo. Hokenstad Mayor
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06
Convention a Great Success
Hundreds of Delegates, Pastors and
Visitors Were Entertained
BY the Canton People

The Young Peoples League of
America who had their third BIZ
brought one of the largest crowds
into our city that we have seen for
long time. 1t is estimated that
about a thousand visitors, pastors,
delegates and singers came and were
rertained, instructed and up
lif,ed.
The hospitable homes of Canton
gave the visitors the best that
Canton could give They all went
away from Canton singing their
praises of the goodness of Canton
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06

majority of all the votes cast at said
election, Brandhagen moved that the
same be passed and numbered Or
dinance No. 2l9 OF the City OF Canton,
S. ID. seconded by Knowlton.
Yeas: Heckmaster, KnOwlton,
Brandhagen. and Mayor Tank. 4
absent Pickett.
On motion board adjourned.
Attest: Carl II. Tank
Geo. Hokenstad Mayor
City Auditor
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06

who is making good. Mr.. Lewis was
lately appointed manager of two floors
in the Brown Wholesale Drug Co. of
Sioux Falls. He will soon move his
family to he Power City where they
will make their future home. Canton
hates to lose this young couple but
the LEADER joins host of friends in
wishing them good luck In their new
undertaking.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06

to the reports of the various Of
ficers of the League. Sub officers
were elected to assist the secretary,
as we'll as the credential commit
tee. The convention was greeted by
Rev. Tetlie, Prof. A. G. Tuve and
Mayor Carl F. Tank.
in the morning by Rev. o. G. Jers-
ing Thompson, topic by Rev. Olaf
Lysnes, a former Canton boy. Then
addresses by Prof. G. o. Solberg,
Rev. II. j. Glenn and Rev. 7. T..
Heimarck The afternoon session
was given to the election of officers
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people.
To say the least, the benefits that
this convention left in this city is
unestimable. These workers had
task before them and the impress
sions of the manner in which these
tasks were met leave us to wonder
of the great work done in the
church.
Enthusiasm was the key note of
the convention. 1t was all done with
life. The Canton people were en-
The visitors were enthusiastic in
their deliberations. Even the con-
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Memoir Of Mrs. Gusie Sharp Brown

Memoir of Mrs. Gusie Sharp Brown.
Miss Gusie Sharp was born August
twenty-third eighteen hundred sixty
one, near Eagleville Mo.
On Septembe twentystxth eighteen
hundred and eighty was married TO
Oscar X. Brown at Canton So. OAK.
where she has since resided.
About five weeks ago symtoms OF :
former ailment began to reappear,
tho not supposed to be OF : serious
nature; but soon developed into >
combination OF q peculiar nature,
which clouded the Judgment and
batfled the skill of the best physicians
and after every medical resource had
been summoned and applied, still the
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are TO be congratulated upon this
success.
Following are the Canton Convenr
ton committee.
p. NJ. Skartvedt, chairman.
Prof. H. NJ. Dale, Secretary.
Mrs. j. S. Nordgaard
Mrs. u. p Eneboe.
Prof j. G. Berdahl.
Miss Cora Juel,
Miss Alice Ringheim.
Miss Lydia Tosseland.
Miss Thora Greguson.
Alvin lsakson.
Elmer Anderson.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06
August 6, 1912.

Board of Commissioners met in re-
guIar session with the following
members present: Puckett, Heck
master, Knowlton, ,Brandhagen, and
Mayor Tank
The minutes Of tn e meeting of July
%, and Both were read and approved
Moved by Knowlton and seconded
by Brandhagen that the following
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06
August 23rd. 1912

The City Commissioners met as
canvassing board this 23rd day OF
August A. D. 1912 called to order by
Mayor Tank with Commissioners
Knowlton, Heckmaster, and Brand
hagen present, absent Puckett.
Total Vote Cast: 1st ward, 108. End
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06
ward, 76, 3rd ward rs, 4th ward 53.
Franchise, Electric Light Ordinance

Whereas the Ordinance granting
The Sioux Valley Power Company the
right to locate and operate Electric
Light, Power and Heating Works in
the City Of Canton s. D. received ,
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gregational singing was marked with
enthusiasm and to the listener it
was great.
The first visitors came on We'd
nesday evening. They were quick
" assigned their places. Thurs
day they came by the score and kept
coming until even Sunday, the last
day.
The opening sessions commencing
Thursday morning were given over
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July Both. 1912.

n July OOUII, I5Il'
Board of City Commissioners met
this date. Not being quorum pre-
sent the Mayor adjourned the meet.
ing to Tuesday, Aug. 9th, 1912, at
O'Clock p. m.
Geo. Hokenstad
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06
August 2oth, 1912.

August 20th, 1912.
Board of commissioners met this
date Not being a quorum present
board adjourned. Geo Hokenstad,
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06
August 9th. 1912.

August 27th, 1912.
Board of Commissioners met this
date. Not being quorum present
board adjourned. Geo. Hokenstad,
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06

Prof. Tuve of Augustana College was
a very interested worker during the
Young Peoples convention in Canton
last week and his aid was very much
appreciated by the many strangers he
so kindly assisted in entertataining
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-09-06

date Not being a qngrtlfa pxssfseflU
board ad journed. Geo. Hokenstad,
City Auditor
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
CHRISTIE MACDONALD WANTS
HOME FOR ACTORS PETS

Miss Christie Macdonald. the gracious
and brilliant little star Of the viennese
operetta The Spring Maid'' has a. new
humanitarian project. which she means
to put in force very shortly 1t Is moth
ing more or less than a winter refuge
for pets OF stage people.
For years Miss Macdonald. who is a
great lover OF animals and an enthusias-
tic member Of the New York Bide-a-wee
Society. has noted with positive grief the
neglect and suffering that pets Of her
professional brothers and sisters are sub
tected to during their turns on the road.
In almost every case. the poor little crea-
lures are left with disinterested servants
or careless hotel or boarding house peo-
pie.
Accustomed to every care while their
owners are with them. these little an,-
mails suffer untold misery during their
absence Miss Macdonald has a projec,
under way to establish her home for
pets somewhere in the theatrical district
in New York. For a nominal sum they
VIII be housed comfortably and will Be
under constant surveillance of attend
ants who really love them,
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
IDA VERNON ON THE STAGE
FOR FIFTY-FOUR YEARS

Ida Vernon. who has been a member Of
THE Man from Home" company since
the opening performance Of this play in
Louisville five years ago. Is one Of the
notable figures Of American stage his
tory as we'll as one Of the best of Ameri-
can actresses. She has been on the
stage almost continuously for fifty-four
years. having made her first appearance
when thirteen years of age in q Md
summer Nights Dream" in Boston, and
she celebrated her sixty-seventh birth
day in that city q few days ago.
Miss Vernon is q daughter OF the
South and during the civil war spent
part Of her time as a nurse in Con.
federate hospitals and on the field. She
was engaged to be married to Edwin
Booth at the time of the great trase-
dams death. During her leisure mo-
ments she Is now engaged IN writing
for a prominent publishing firm a book
entitled. MY Life's Experience on the
American Stage"
Many Of the older generation % the
atergoers will recall Ida Vernon as
leading lady" in the Union Square
Stock Company. under the Shook and
Collier management. when her beauty
and her talent were the toast Of the
town"
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
NOTED RUSSIAN vIOLMISr
COMING TO THE COLUMBIA

The greatest Of Russian violinists,
Efrem Zimbalist. Is to be heard IN CON-
cert at the Columbia Theater Wednesday
afternoon, October 30. at 4:ao o'clock.
Contracts providing for the appearance
were signed during the past week by
I. Arthur Smith. who has been neeotiat-
ing the date ever since the triumph
scored y the great artist on the oc-
casion of his previous appearance here
as the soloist with the Philharmonic So
ciety of New York last January. The
sensation he has created throughout the
musical world has been so extraordinary
that the time now announced was the
first 1t was possible to award Washing
ton. Zimbalist. who is young, modest
and devoid of mannerisns. is a pupil OF
Auer. He is a virtuoso OF the first rank
who can stir feelings il is not given to
many to touch His reception in this
country has rarely been equalled by any
artist. the musical critics in New York
and elsewhere praising his work in the
most extravagant terms
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
INTERESTING FOLK AT
CHAGE'S THIS WEEK

The present time Of falling leaves il
also conspicuous for star players falling
out Of the Se ranks into the twice-a-day
fold. Robinson Newbold and Marie
Louise Gribben arc among the most re-
cent desertions and will be seen at
Chase's this week.
Mr.. Newbold Is an exceedingly anus
ing eccentric comedian with a stfs Of
mimicry that is amazing He was last
season the principal comedian Of Lulu
Glasers company. sharing the honors
with that star. For three years he was
with Viola Allen in The Christian"
Tho Eternal City, and Twelfth
Might" and later seasons were spent
with "A Chinese Honeymoon" tho
Rogers Brothers. Alice Fischer. Paula
Edwards, AT the Waldorf" and others.
Miss Gribben. q very attractives young
woman with a beautiful soprano voice,
was last season prima donna Of ..Nep-
tunes Daughter the big New York
Hippodrome production. Among her pre-
vfous successes were Miss Hook Of
Holland" "A Chinese Honeymoon"
The Prince Of Pilsen," and others. In
a unique arrangement of SONGS and imi-
tations Of stage favorites these talented
players have been scoring big successes
in vaudeville.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13

in which Christie Macdonald will play &
return engagement at the National The.
ater this week.
The pathetic story Of "The Lttlest
Rebel" was retold last week at the Ma
tional Theater. when the title role LOST
none Of its Juliet Shelby charm in the
hands Of Boots Wooster. whose incli-
nation to lisp added just the right touch
to the character OF Virgie Cary. which
she impersonated.
While we may doubt the wisdom Of
plays builded upon q theme which can
not fail to stir bitter memories which
were best forgotten. we cannot deny
ticuiarly when imbued with such
strength and fineness Of Characterization
as William Farnum brought last week
to the role of Col. Morrison. and such
charming naivete As Boots WoorsteF
brought to her impersonation Of Virgie.
the hapless little Southern girl. whose
story has now become familiar to
Washington theatergoers.
week in local theaters we enter an
other which promises list Of important
productions. among which Is the flrst
terfly on the Wheel" which comes
from fair fortunes in London and New
York with the promise Of being one
of the most pretentious offerings of
Washington's dramatic season.
The Butterfly on the Wheel Is not a
spectacular musical production, as many
have surmised from Its unusual title.
but a most serious drama Of English So
ciety life. The play is the combined
work of a Kings counselor at the Eng
lish bar. Edward G. Hemmerde by
name. and Mr.. Francis Nelson. a MEM
Der Of Parliament, who was formerly
an actor.
An English society woman is the
Butterfly" and the law which proves
her guilty when she IL innocent IL the
wheel" the intention being to Illus
trate the temptations and pleasures Of
playing with fire. as well as the
tragic punishment which more often
than otherwise overtakes the foolhardy.
The divorce scene in the third act
where "Peggy" is heckled by her hus-
bands lawyers until she falls fainting
on the witness stand is the basis Of
much of the fame Of the production.
The remarkable technique which y
said to be employed in working up this
crucial scene is attributed to Mr.. Hem
merde's experience as q lawyer. COM
bined with the, knowledge Mr.. Nielsen
acquired. during his stage career.
The piece comes to the Belasco The
ater this week under the personal nu-
pervision Of Lewis Waller. who made
the production one Of the greatest Of
the New York successes last winter,
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
Majestic.

The weeks attraction at the Majestic
Theater will be the John Grieves Musical
Stock Company, in The Sulu Sultan's s
Brides" beginning with the usual Mon
day matinee.
All Of the principal performers who
contributed to last weeks success will
be In this weeks production, including
Elva 0rieves. the charming young CO.
medienne: Nina Collins. the young WASH
inston soprano. and Frances Scott. whose
dancing and singing made such an i'm
preston last week
Tho male members of this company of
funmakers include Russ Forth, Ralph
Earle. and the old favorite. John Grieves
''himself" There 10 also Billie Bowers
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
Well-known Washingtonians in
Shakespearean Repertoire

were contaminated In New York October
s. Mr.. r. d. MacLean, Mr. Charles B.
Hanford. Miss Odette Tyler. and Miss
Marie Dorfnah have Joined forces for
the production of several Shakespearean
plays. All are well known in Washing
ton and make their home here.
"Othello," with Mr.. Hanford and Mr.
MacLean alternating the parts of Othe,lo
and Iago: Miss Dorfnah. as Emilia, and
Miss Tyler. as Desdemona, will be one
Of the features Of the tour. which will
open Immediately after the election. Tho
company will organize and rehearse in
Washington. Julius Caesar" ana
Romeo and Juliet will also be pre-
sented en- tour.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13

Of the Partisan painter. Julian Dove.
Third in order will be the Broadway
terpsichorean extravaganza, THE Top
O tn World Dancers and ''The Collie
Ballet" with Harry AL. Vivian Earl.
Bobbie Nolan. and q score or more me
tropolitan comediennes, comedians, and
dancers in kris Kringle's Dream"
The popular character comedian, Stan
ley James, formerly Of the Columbia
Players, is another. vaudeville recruit en-
listed this week. He will be assisted by
Octavia Ellis. Cora Proctor, and o. u.
Smith. in giving the merry little sketch.
'Bixby's Baby"
Fresh from New York success, Lads
o. Melodie," should be one of the hits
Of the season here. Robinson Newbold.
late Of 'The Yankee Consul" and Marie
Louise Cribbin, the prima donna Of
'Neptune's Daughter" at the New
York Hipprodrome, will give their ar
rangement of songs, dances, and ira
vesties. following the path Of Bayes and
Norworth.
Ben Boyer and brother will be seen in
eccentric comedy. The Animated Week
ly subjects will conclude the bill
A large and popular programme will be
given at the pipe organ recitals at every
performance.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
Gayety-"Taxi Girls."

Taxi Girls" an aggregation Of mirth
provokers, will entertain the patrons OF
the Gayety this week.
The offering Of Taxi Girls is a double
one. It not only consists Of the custo-
mary two-act burletta, but it embodies
at the same time an exceptional vaude-
Vile bill. The Farrell Taylor trio ap-
pears In a funny musical comedy skit
entitled The Minstrel Man: Mark
Wooley and Harry Woods will amuse
with their Interpretation of German
Scientists and Hebrew Comedians: !:
Ward and Bohlman, the two college
chaps. will rattle OF some Of their new
witty dialogue; Primrose Semon. the lit
tie wildfre. Is to warble some new char
acter ditties. while the Norm sisters are
to appear as dancing sparklets. and Ida
Dayton in a combination song and violin
number.
The burlesque itself IL called In
Mexico" Tho locale gives splendid op-
portunities for the display Of typical and
characteristic settings as well as for
elaborate costuming.
It II an afRsir Of incessant fun with an
array Of twenty-four pretty girls. who
will be seen to advantage In Q score OF
musical numbers.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13

ker. and the little magnet, Fanny St.
Clair: not forgetting Eddie B. Collins.
the comedian. who stars throughout the
two pieces.
The singing spectacle. Rubbing 1t In"
which closes the show. Is said to be a
thoroughly complete offering. The
Whill Of Mirth" is up to date from every
point Of view presenting a programme
that is new, refreshing. and full Of ex-
elusive features from start to finish
The Paragraph will reproduce the
worlds series games preceding the reg
u.ar performance.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
Garden-Vaudeville.

This il to be q week Of variety and
novelty in vaudeville at the Garden.
Manager Tom Moore has put forth ex-
ira efforts to assemble the following
feature bill Of six acts:
Van Dyck and Henderson. big hits
at Hammerstein's. in New York. will be
seen in selections OF grand opera and
rastime: Dainty Daisy Cameron, come
dienne. will be a feature of the bill
In q clever sketch. Fannie Brook and
company will tell how His Wife Came
Back" and the Four Musical Rosars
have an act that is unusual Hickey and
Nelson. comedy acrobats. are an inclu-
sion.
In rich native costumes the Bulgarian
Duo Nill offer a variety of native Bull
garian songs and dances
An added attraction for Tuesday and
Wednesday will be the feature photo
play. La Tosca," with Sarah Bernhardt
hardt in the title role.
On Wednesday night an array Of local
amateur aspirants for vaudeville honors
will appear. and on Friday night there
will be q dancing contest for waltz. two
step. &c, with a silver loving cup award
ed the winner.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
CaainO-Vaudeville.

Genuine laughter is aimed at in three
Of the offerings of the Casino Theater
this week. and hearty applause is said
to have greeted them elsewhere. Paola
Cremonesi and company will present a
farce comedy entitled Curing a Tenor"
In which a sensible wife. with the assist
ance OF her husband. effectively dulls the
ardent admiration of a foolish interloper
in way that drives him into Mysteries
and an audience into 4 laughing mood.
Ell Brendel. another funmalter. wins his
way with the methods of a German
comedian, a laughable dialect. and
ridiculous nonsense, while Linden and
Buckley enter the blackface field as mu-
sical comedians to excite the risibilities.
The really big feature of the bill will
be Ethel Clifford and her five girls in an
offering of music. dancing. and comedy.
with a series Of novel and beautiful
dogs will be featured, while Mile. Paula
will be seen N a novelty aerial gymnast,
and Windruw and Reynsrd az exponents
Of polite entertainment in humorous
singing and eccentric dancing.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
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Belasco-'Ths Butterfly on the
Wheel"
NaticnalE~The Spring Maid"
Columbia - The Man from
Home"
Chase'-Polite vaudeville.
Academy-'The Gamblers"
Polrs-vaudeville..
Gayety-"The Taxi Girls"
Cosmos-Vaudevill
Lyceum-'~The Whirl Of Mirth.s
Castno-Vaudeville
Majestic = Grieves' Musical
Stock.
Garden-vaudeville and pic
lures.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13
Washington Grand oper. cAor~,.

Washington Grand Opera ChOPus
The first meeting Of the Washington
Grand Opera Chorus (reorganized), d.
rector De Cortez wolninger. will be held
October IA. O'Clock D. m. at the Opera
Han and Studio. sls Fourteenth Street
Northwest. Everybody interested In the
future development of this orxanixa ~
b cordially invited by the diEaceee.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-13

supplementary attraction. Herr Franco
is bringing to the Capital his entire
company Of trained dogs. baboons, and
monkeys after a successful engagement
at Hammerstein's Victoria Theater, New
York.
Felix Adler. the monolosue humorist.
is said to be at his best in his talkfest
called 'The Plain Clothes Man" He Is
also nimble dancer. The premier duo
will be seen in singing and dancing
number. The Zola sisters will present q
spirited dancing speciality. Clark and
Verdi will introduce an amusing Italian
travesty, and the Langdons will complete
the list with an automobile skit. The
Poll photoplays will open and close the
bill.
Academy-"The GaMblefs."
The stamp of approval which has been
placed on Charles Klein's play, '-The
Gamblers" which comes to the New
Academy Theater this week under the
direction of the Authors Producing
Company. is resultant Of the record
breaking run Of the play at Maxine e.
liott's Theater. New York, and its sub
seauent successful tour Of the country
last season.
The story deals with Ramblers, who
do things and accomplish or fall In their
endeavors through individual weakness
or strength. environment. conditions and
even chance. A son. intrusted by his
father with the management Of IN old
established bank finding himself baked
by richer financiers in his well-laid-out
plans for enlarging business opportuni-
ties. risks not only his fathers good
name, but by skillful representation
brings weaker associates to his point
Of view that eventually calls down upon
them the iron hand OF the Federal gov
ernment. ~
Then the weakness Of the sons fellow
directors turns traitors and furnishes the
attorney for the guvernment with The