Good Old Days: Oct. 15, 2020

8 years ago

The Commoner

Oct. 18, 1895

The opera house, which is being fitted up by the Colfax band is rapidly being pushed to completion. The posts in the room have been removed and the roof trussed. Work on the stage will at once be begun. The stage will not be as large as could be desired but it will answer all ordinary purposes. Scenery has been ordered from Sosman & Landis of Chicago, and will be in place in about two weeks. The drop curtain will, in all probability, be a plain one, it costing more for a painted one than can be afforded at the present.

The band will open their house wit...