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The Hon. James Shea, who had a large force of men engaged in harvesting ice for his market, completed the filling of his coolers and storage house this week. Over 400 tons were put in.

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Earthquake felt

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The earthquake which swept the eastern coast of the American continent at 1:35 Tuesday afternoon was felt to a marked degree in this village. Buildings trembled for several seconds all over town. In Dr. Jackson’s office in the Salisian building, the shock was most severe, cracking the wall and causing several articles to tumble on the floor.

Professor Grabeau of Columbia University in New York City says the tremors have exposed the fact that an earthquake fault extends in the rock throughout the entire length of Manhattan Island, and under the Hudson River.

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Vaudeville in town

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The management of the Lake Placid Opera House have been very fortunate in securing Keith’s Vaudeville as an attraction for Feb. 13 and 14.

Mr. Keith, the owner, selected his choice of all the big city acts when he secured Johnston, The Great Magician; also Albert Smith, the Wizard of the Violin. There are many other acts along with the show, not overlooking Walter Cycril, the famous Irish comedian. On account of the very low prices, a packed house will no doubt greet the first appearance here of Keith’s Vaudeville.

Prices: 10 and 20 cents.

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Mid-Winter Festival

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While everybody in Lake Placid fosters feelings of deepest gratification over the splendid success of the recent Mid-Winter Festival, there is perhaps no one more jubilant than Mr. F. B. Guild, who, as president of the Board of Trade, feels it is his duty on behalf of the organization, and himself, to publicly announce at this time through the Lake Placid News his appreciation of the cooperative spirit shown by all and to thank the various individuals, associations and committees, most active in conducting the memorable affair through to a successful conclusion.

Mr. Guild said the great success attained was due to cooperation and the liberal support of time and money on the part of all citizens.

“A brilliant affair” were the words Mr. Guild used in answer to an inquiry about the Board of Trade Ball held Wednesday night for the benefit of winter sports. The attendance — 130 couples — was the largest ever witnessed in the town hall. A six-piece orchestra furnished the music.

The masquerade on the rink Thursday evening was a unique, grand and spectacular affair and much enjoyed by the multitude of spectators. The success of this event is largely due to John M. MacKenzie, who personally managed it.

One of the attractions that visitors and townspeople enjoyed immensely was the lunch and hot coffee service given by the ladies in the log cabin near the rink. While people sipped the hot beverage, the admired the unique little cabin of spruce logs and spruce roof, and to keep out the cold, moss was stuffed in the space between each log.

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