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    1. [KSSEWARD] The Fargo Springs Band Organized; November 25, 1886
    2. Jim Laird
    3. The Fargo Springs Times Seward County Thursday November 25, 1886 The Fargo Springs Band was organized last Saturday night, with Chas. H. EDWARDS, as President, and G.S. VanGUNDAY, Secretary. A.K. STOUFER was chosen as Leader and J. ROBINSON, Asssistant Leader. The following members were elected and given instruments apportioned as given below: A.K. STOUFER, 1st Eb Cornet; J.A. SUMMERS, 2nd Eb Cornet; G.S. VanGUNDAY, 1st Bb Cornet; D.T. SUMMERS, 2nd Bb Cornet; C.J. TRAXLER, Solo Alto; G.W. WICK, 1st Alto; Chas. KLINEFELTER, 2d Alto; Geo. CALVERT, 1st Tenor; C.W. ROBINSON,, 2nd Tenor; W.C. FAGER, Baritone; J. Robinson, Tuba; Chas. H. EDWARDS, Bass Drum; G.W. MITCHELL, Snare Drum. The band is composed of men with who are, with one or two exceptions, actively engaged in business here, and stand high as representative men. Eight of them played in bands before, and with a little practice the Fargo Band will be second to none in the state. They will meet for practice Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Fargo Springs Hall.

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