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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
3
Local items report weed control by road boss Milton Rogers with authority to cut burn and charge costs. Harvest underway with several binders, hay plentiful and haying in full swing. Picnics ball games and a dance feature social life. notable visitors include Mr. Duncan from town and Mrs. Tom Vernon’s Garretson trip.
C Shinsucker bought a new binder while Geo Weightman hauled freight from Jommon for his store last week. Mr and Mrs Erick Severson visited J Sime and family in Springbutte last Sunday. Several gentlemen believed to be railroad men passed through last week, inspecting Timber Creek valley. They hope the valley’s flat fertile lay and crops lure a railroad, as farmers look forward to progressive farming and next year’s prospects.
Farmers know their business by a to 7 standard as a fine grain stand graces their acreages a railroad would help move grain Bert Hugann and Warren Rode visited Lemmon last week A B Severson photographs farm scenes Fred Gordon hauled hay to Lemmon Tuesday Some farmers stay ing barley Christ Eid works for Ed Olson A bachelor has reportedly secured a bread baker The Selma post office moved north on section 2
Mis Ko Wy Lathrop and Bayar Falla visiting with friends and relatives in Iowa. Kurt and Werley Lathrop store Ramen in North Dakota. Frank Roney visited by a hail storm and a minister’s visit. Gillyeek left for Extellint St Vat after lengthy illness in the vicinity. Local beach scenes discussed and traveling public urged to proceed carefully. Mr Gi. Wo Shrader traveled to Hettles on Wednesday for business. Mrs Ericesan of Selma helped with deliveries last week. School attendance at Friday dance cited and old folks' enjoyment noted. Weather favorable and regular scholars urged to extend cordial welcome to visitors and attendants.
The State-Line Herald notes ongoing construction in Lemmon with several cottages under way. Contractors Malloy Warrick and Morris work on 3d Street and 2d Avenue west, a 24x60 Electric Light and Power Co building, plus a 24x26 barn behind a hill residence. Rumors swirl about Mr Morris's future use of his upcoming 24ft square house.
Peter Culbertson completes his seventh dwelling as his family enlarges and modernizes. He backs the Lemmon faith by investing in cottages, meeting an urgently felt need. On the north side, Mrs. Pat Meehan enlarges Stateline Laundry amid rising demand and concerns about capacity.
Eight witnesses declare a comic fiasco unfolded last Sunday as Lemmon saloon keepers faced bartenders in a chaotic diamond duel. Players claim they each starred, with disputed runs and odd plays, while fans and bystanders recall a humorous, unforgettable clash of wits and wagers on that sunlit afternoon.
Ready cash for farm needs with prompt service. Secure money for your farm without delay and consider insuring your crop this season by meeting Condon and Sampson of Lemmon South Dakota.
At Hotel Green in Lemmon a mishap occurred near the base house while John J Teeters prepared to move an International gasoline traction engine. A belt wheel segment weighing nearly 300 pounds shattered the tin awning but struck no one, and repairs were arranged before an experimental threshing test near Coffinbuttes.
Local notices report sale items and farm gear including a wheeled machinery listing two miles north of Lemmon and horse pasture offers near Lemmon. Immigration agent Wallace Warren visits Lemmon with grain samples and photos for Milwaukee exhibition cars and pamphlets. Macomber drugstore hires a new prescriptionist Hyrup from Chicago. Attorney Yager travels to Alaska Yukon expo and Pacific coast for about a month. Banker G Aline of Dell Rapids greets friends in Lemmon. Office rooms for rent advertise July 15 vacancy in Quammen Block Eldorado area.
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