Batterton Narrowly Keeps State Attorney Seat After Canvass
Final canvass shows Batterton win reduced by one vote over Pearson who contested counts claiming irregularities in Roberts County precincts. The court rulings trimmed Batterton’s majority from twenty to nineteen, with the contest proceeding Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev Perthman plans a six month leave, visiting Palestine, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Egypt before resuming duties in South Dakota. Rev Below of Dundee, Iowa to cover in his absence.
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Robert O. Pearson
States
Roberts County
J. J. Batterto
Batterton
Windom
Perthman
Westphalia
Holy Land
Egypt
Germany
South Dakota
Standard
Palestine
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Wm. Bellow
Dundee
Iowa
Rey. Peithman
Jones Case Trial Confidence and School Law Challenge
The note discusses airing a case without violating confidence and using evidence for trial. It accuses Superintendent Jones of hiding behind a weak school law crafted for county superintendents to abridge public rights. A demurrer to the contest notice is taken and will be submitted by brief in chambers Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Ti. Jones
Jones
Hard-fought libel suits in Watertown county
In Watertown on December 22, Charles H. Schull the state’s attorney won a $500 verdict against H L Hopkins once a newspaper publisher now a real estate dealer. The case grew from the late primary campaign where Schull sought renomination as a Republican and ministers’ circulars were deemed reflective. A second libel suit is in progress with E M Barker publisher suing Hast woods publishers for $5,000 over alleged defamatory statements tied to the same primary battle and a forged county warrant accusation.
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Watertown
Charles H. Schull
H. L. Hopkins
Schull
Hopkins
E. M. Barker
The
Saturday News
Hastwoods
Herald
Codington County
Barker
Will Visit the Holy Land The Gee Case
Rev BE C BH Peithman of Webster addresses readers about the Independent Germain Suth church in Sisseton and explains the delay in publishing details of the contest case Gist of message and apology for neglect.
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BE. C. BH. Peithman
Webster
Germain Suth
Eran Church
Sisseton
Reverend Shearer Weds Miss Baker in Aberdeen
The Methodist minister Rev. Shearer left Wednesday for Aberdeen where he reportedly married Miss Baker yesterday. The Rev and his bride are expected home Christmas night and the congregation plans a warm welcome. The STANDARD offers congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life.
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Shearer
Aberdeen
Tuition required for out of district students
The city law requires parents to pay tuition for children from outside districts attending city schools. The school board, via clerk Frank Rhodes, began collection efforts, and Judge Prior issued a judgment for Sam Wolf for 26 dollars with total costs of 88 dollars and 60 cents covering tuition for 1907 and part of 1908, with Howard Babcock representing the district.
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Frank Rhodes
Sam Wolf
Howard Babcock
Piano Contest certificates offered by Ainsworth Piano Co
Miss Nora Freeman left yesterday for an holiday visit at Aberdeen. The ad notes a promotion offering piano contest certificates up to 100 dollars to apply to any piano purchase, valid until January 1, 1909. Also reported: Major Clay Carpenter, ex-Sisseton, now Lemmon land office registrar, spent time in Sisseton en route to Fargo federal court. A local incident critiques Chamberlain marshal for mistreatment of a jailed man, and a humorous anecdote from a politician’s trip through Marshall county with a note about a mule burr and a monky wrench inquiry.
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Ainsworth Piano Company
Sisseton & Milbank
Clay Carpenter
Sisseton
United States Land Office
Lemmon
United States Federal Court
Fargo
Carpenter
South Dakota
Marshall County
Ogden Town Prosperity Ties to Land Values
Ogden Iowa Messenger argues that every dollar spent away from town reduces local trade and hurts merchants. It asserts that a thriving town increases land values and that more commerce makes the town better overall, urging readers to see the point.
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Ogden
Viciity
Nordstroms Honored At Home Anniversary Cheer
A group from Sisseton and vicinity honored Mr and Mrs Nordstrom on their anniversary with a silver set presented by neighbors. Refreshments and music followed the gesture as attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening. John praised South Dakota and the virtue of fairness, paying debts, and living happily with others.
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Jonny
Government School Juvenile Cantata Tonight
The children of Goyerment school present a juvenile cantata this evening, December 26, with the program and cast of characters listed for attendees.
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Goyerment School
Effington Echoes Sleighing Party and Holiday Notes
Effington Echoes reports a sleighing party enjoyed by local youths last Sunday night. Albert Killness left Tuesday for Sioux Falls to spend Xmas with parents. Geo. Walker visits his old Minnesota home. Christmas exams are over. Santa distributed popcorn and presents at a brief program before a month’s vacation.
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Albert Killness
Sioux Falls
Geo. Walker
Minnesota
Brehime
Ile
Charley McGee
Parent
Magnolis
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Pbi
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Henry
Joo HE
Palace Drug Store
John M. Swanberg
Standard Print Shop
Sisseton, S. D
Bagerton
Pearson
States Aftor
Fanning
Fosston
W. F. Carlberg
Nora Freeman
Chamberlain
Joe McGinnis
Plankirston
SISSETON_ AND VICINITY
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Goverment School
Dolly
Philipings
Santa Clnus
Santa Claus
Uurry Camp
Mra Sinta
Effington
Martha Prigan
Adolf Hendrickson
Gus Rud
Enga Huseth
Ervin Fisher
Ellen Prigan
Mary Veeder
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