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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
11
Local notes report minor injuries from a bicycle incident and several residents traveling for visits. Outings include Miss Mable Beaver returning to Kasson and Mrs. M. A. Gorman visiting Milbank. Theater details describe a well lit auditorium, moving pictures, and two nightly shows with progressive program changes. An elevator relocation at Diamond and a civil service exam for rural route positions are noted.
Effington area reports a barn owned by A Kilness about three miles away was completely burned along with hay and livestock including chickens hogs and talves belonging to Pete Hanson who resides on the property. Origin of the blaze is unknown. Nearby social notes mention Agness Welch ninth birthday party with gifts, a visit from Frank Glentzinger, Browns Valley, barley stacking help from Mr Schugearl, Will Gibson and sister from La Crosse Wisconsin visiting the Barnett family, Young People’s Society meeting at Anthoney Arneson’s, a Vernon dance attendance, and John Olson repairing his wind mill.
The Unique Electric Theatre opened Monday evening to praise from all ages. Manager Baird spared no expense in improvements and fittings, inspiring town residents to support the new amusement enterprise.
Reflections on death and the soul contrast rich and poor living environments. The passage suggests happiness or misery hinges on where the soul resides rather than the body’s dwelling.
The Racket Store offers hardwood adjustable screens and a milch cow with driving harness is offered at the sheriff’s office. A buggy cover is available by calling and paying charges. Notices announce regular teacher examinations in Sisseton with dates August 13 and October 4 for certain grades, in Kehoe room.
Notice is hereby given that mortgagees will sell the mortgaged premises to satisfy the debt of One Hundred Fifty Dollars plus interest and costs. The mortgage secures notes due December and is recorded in Roberts County South Dakota. Sale held September 10 at 1 PM at the courthouse in Sisseton. Mortgagees are Henry Mounts and Howard Hancock an attorney.
Notice to creditors of Simon Henry Conrad Claus deceased to present claims with vouchers within six months at J J Batterton office in Sigseton South Dakota. Public sale of inherited Indian lands at Sisseton Agency South Dakota under Section 76 of an act of Congress many 27 1902 with sealed bids due by noon on sale day. Bids must include certified check. terms specify purchase price thresholds and additional costs. sale dates posted July 2 1900s with tract descriptions and bid procedures.
Notice is hereby given that a verified petition in writing was filed seeking distribution of the estate of W. Morris deceased. The estate includes the west half of the northeast quarter section 22 and other land in Roberts County. The petition asks that the estate be distributed to heirs at law and next of kin without regular probate administration. A hearing is set for August 7, 1908 at 10:00 AM in the County Court at Sisteton City.
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