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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
7
In Miller the marriage of Dr Port McWhorter to Miss Helen Waters drew intense noise. A large crowd serenaded at dusk with songs and drumming, then painted a muslin streamer on the street reading The Doctor and Ken Have Wed, a playful hometown joke reflecting the couple's esteem.
The Queen Bes flooring mill in Sioux Falls, idle for twenty years due to a lawsuit, will reopen under Haley & Lang and PB W Goughran. They will utilize the property for business purposes and activate water power within ten days. Part of the site becomes a cold storage plant, with full plant operation expected to add about a thousand residents to Sioux Falls.
Heavy rain slowed work briefly but threshing crews move in. Farmers report corn and small grain in good to excellent condition with an expected strong yield. Huron authorities enforce move on policy as hoboes refuse work despite high wages.
A group of Nebraska Indians visiting the Sioux on the Cheyenne River Reservation left with twenty one horses two new buggies and other items given to them in violation of Indian Bureau orders in Washington.
Harvest slows land office activity in July with 260 north entries including 232 homesteads 26 reservoir deeds and 12 declaratories. Two townships taken up final filings numerous contests and ditching revives. Gary vicinity sees several thousand acres reclaimed with two large machines aiding the work on the Tregeser farm. crop value expected to offset costs.
Mrs. Cora Tucker and William O. Weaver are jailed in Fall River county on two charges tied to sensational elopements. The couple, known in Western South Dakota society, twice attempted to elope with improvised cross dressing, first to Oelrichs and later toward Buffalo Gap before being captured by Sheriff Ed Clark. Both parties come from families. the case awaits trial in the state circuit court.
O B Lutz, aged 107, and his 70 year old son travel from Canada via Aberdeen toward new homesteads west of Chamberlain. Lutz, born in Ohio on March 17 1899, plans to settle and pursue final proof on his claim, stating vigor to live to the needed date. The pair previously lived in Lancaster Wisconsin before moving westward.
State Engineer warns that constructing private irrigation plants without proper permit is a misdemeanor under section 61 chapter 132 of the 1905 Session Laws. Circular letter emphasizes permit required before storing or carrying water, except when work is authorized by the United States.
The Aberdeen area endured two days of unusual rain with fish reportedly falling from the sky. Local pools formed on sidewalks as boys retrieved fish during the downpour, part of a rainfall total this month of 3.32 inches and crop damage.
Bids for a new fraternal building at Sturgis may open on the 17th. The project will be built by the Masonic, Odd Fellow, Workmen and Eagle lodges on the site of their recently destroyed fire building. Estimated cost about 16000 dollars. ready for occupancy by the first of the year.
A slight artesian water flow was secured at Russell the first siding east of Midland on the North Western extension. Norgeck and Nicholson sink the well for the railroad company and will drill deeper after a stronger flow. The find suggests artesian water across the belt from the Missouri River to the Black Hills.
A. B. Bills former Miller banker may assume Alexander Dowie's robe. He kept a Lord's account, giving ten percent to churches and charities. He planned a dawn prayer meeting cannon blast, which scared the brothers but led to repairs at his expense. He organized a Dowie church at Miller and later moved to Zion with about $25,000 invested there.
Eva Towles of Sisseton, once deaf mute since birth, partially regains hearing after being thrown from a car wheel passes over her. She suffered bruises and possible internal injuries but is improving and hopes to recover fully. The incident, though serious, is described as a blessing in disguise.
Syrian peddler Hasida Azankie collapsed on the doorstep of John Ashbeck three miles east of Hecla while presenting wares. He said I am sick and died within moments. Coroner ruled heart failure. A large sum of money was found on his person.
M C Bradshaw a Stanley County ranchman escaped death when his hay rake entangled his body as frightened horses dragged him and the rake. He was thrown to the ground and buried beneath the mechanism before the rake bounded free. He suffered bad bruises and cuts but survived.
John H. Absher of Wagner promotes an electric railway from Wagner to the east shore of Lake Andes. Plans call for starting work this fall, routing through Charles Mix County’s populated areas to boost local traffic and support Wagner Lake traffic and summer resort activity.
A posse of fifteen armed men led by Sheriff frown pursued seven stolen horses from a ranch north of Sturgis. Five horses were recovered on a reservation near Bear Butte, while two saddle horses are believed driven away by the thieves. Theories include a cut wire fence or deliberate theft.
Black rust or a similar disease is destroying grain in the northeast portion of the county near Fergus Falls Minnesota. Early sown wheat is safe, but late wheat and the toy crop show severe damage with shriveled kernels making harvesting unprofitable. The harm is not universal, though pockets west of Perham report very poor grain quality.
Watertown South Dakota August 14 Farmers in Codington county report shortages of harvest labor yet face a $3 per day minimum wage for workers. Builders and others say workers across the Northwest share the same demand and refuse lower pay for harvest help.
Jamestown North Dakota August 14 A farmer C K Abbey and South Dakota youth C B Parvey were killed when their buggy was struck by a passenger train bound for youth at Buchanan station. Parvey died instantly Abbey died after hours.
Two linemen died within blocks in Butte as they worked on live lines. Joseph Bush was instantly killed near Montana Reduction works, while TD Chinn died within twelve hours after a separate accident nearby.
A dog showing rabies symptoms was killed in Fergus Falls Minnesota and police urged residents to watch all dogs closely. If further cases arise, officials may impose muzzle rules for dogs.
In Griswold Iowa on August 14 a boy stepping before a binder sickle was struck as the team moved the implement. His legs were nearly severed and he bled heavily, though he survived with serious injuries.
Sequel to a saloon row in Fargo reports John Johnson and Charles Meyers cut by an unknown man on the way back from Moorhead. Johnson suffered severe blood loss as two arteries on his lower jaw were severed. The attacker escaped.
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on August 14 Milton Whetstone cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Lansford was killed and Daniel McGeehan assistant cashier fatally injured when their carriage was struck by a trolley car.
The trunk stolen from Miss May Ollmann, recently missing from her mother’s home in Le Sueur Minnesota, was found yesterday by a man nearby while he was yeaping grain. Clothing lay scattered among the grain.
Mrs John Jacob Astor recently recuperating in Scotland after visiting London shops, bought a twisted gold knot pendant for 25 dollars. She later found it matches Queen Alexandra’s lucky knot and hides a rough emerald with a life pledge inscription. Nadage Doree sues the secretary of the president for 50000 dollars.
Aberdeen authority says one of the region s largest land deals in recent years has nearly closed near Faulkton. The 10000 acre tract features 30 miles of fencing and several hundred acres cultivated. Price reported about 17 dollars per acre totaling 170000 dollars. Three men from the Haat bought it to subdivide into small farms.
Milwaukee investigators report Leopold Estonia a saloonkeeper stabbed to death outside his bar by an unknown Croatian in the early hours in front of his business district location. The assault occurred August 14 with no suspect identified.
Minot Aug 14 Jack Logue found dead in a shack near Surrey authorities believed to have died of consumption. He committed death by own action cutting his throat with a razor.
A playful exchange unfolds between Mr City Boarder and his rural sweetheart Miss Milky welsh. She asks if he plays and sings a tune about cows in the corn, he replies with a humorous rejection citing dogs chasing them away.
A judge notes an engagement dinner at the Browns residence tonight raising curiosity about who is engaged. The comment hints a new cook may be involved, suggesting an unexpected domestic development.
An exchange notes Miss Sweet and Misa Stick in a social setting. Miss Sweet sings reluctantly compared with Misa Stick who is praised for trying her luck without urging. The dialogue hints at differing talents and manners.
Cholly asks if any deer were obtained. Algy replies no, since the guide wore sleigh bells and carried a megaphone, preventing a hit.
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