Death Calls Good Woman in Sisseton
Marie Simley Axness, born March 15, 1845 in Norway, widowed mother of eleven, died after a long, devout life in Sisseton. Funeral at Synod church followed by burial in Sisseton cemetery. she was deeply loved and remembered as a devoted wife and mother. Her family included sons Carl, Theodore, Melvin, Alfred, Nels, and daughters Clara and Huirn, with relatives from Veblen, Peever, Amery, and Montevideo attending. The Woodian lodge of Sisseton celebrated a year of growth with 104 new members and 5 social members. A clothing firm, Golden Rule Clothing Company, promoted heavy discounts to clear stock before inventory. Benedict Rodolfson, a longtime resident, faced severe frostbite risk while crossing the Missouri River, needing hospital and possible amputation consideration.
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Tue
Marie Simley
Norway
Axness
Seuiling
Madison
Wis
Carl
Theodore
Melvin
Sisseton
Alfred
Muntivedio
Nels
Veblen
Mins
Peever
Winil
Clara
Huinin
Conquest
Sasic
Cunuch
Synod Church
Austin
Tvo
Mir Ani
Nels Axness
Alfred Axness
Montivedin
Nels Beck al Peever
Anna Simley
Amery
Ier Sinley Ka Blick Eurth
Carl Arneson
N. J. Axness
Montevideo
Canada
Died Clarence Thompson at sixteen in 1916
Clarence Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Ellen Thompson died at home on Saturday December 23 1916 aged 16 years from appendicitis after two doctors could not save him. He was bright and promising and his loss will be felt by parents siblings and many friends.
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Clarence Thompson
Ellen Thompson
Rosholle
Whistle Proposals and Local Notices Stir Sisseton Scene
A cryptic plea from a German agent laments a whistle’s frightful effect on Sisseton residents and urges purchase by the German government. The piece also notes local moves in Victor and Kidder society, a wedding in Kidder, repairs at Meigen Bros, and a reminder of bicarbonate fire extinguishing value for households.
Fire Destroyed Bird Family Home Near Cluine City
A morning blaze three miles south of Cluine City destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Bond Birdsall as a Pine fire in the living area spread rapidly. Bird, who woke early, found the fire and tried to act but the flames had a good start. The family escaped uninjured and were sheltered at the Nate Manley home nearby. Insurance covered part of the loss.
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Bond Bird
Cluine
Birdsall
Utter
Nate
Wim
Govnick
California
Coyhigh
Oinalift
Bill
Sisseton School Seeks Expanded Courses Despite Limits
A local note discusses Sisseton High School's lack of chemistry and advanced science courses. It argues for expanding offerings to compete with larger schools, noting current funding, library support, and the need for modern domestic science facilities as the school opens. Parents are urged to engage with teachers and admins to improve education quality and resources.
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Sisseton High School
Tuinine
Tulsa
Sisseton
Claire City Wedding and Local Death Report
Claire City prints a wedding between Myrtle Mandel of Chive City and her groom with best man Robert, officiated by a German clergyman in Hankinson. Also reported is the death of Mrs Witt of Hankinson at 27, leaving a husband Van Witt and four children, with family and friends in mourning.
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Claire City
Suung Inga
Bupid
Leste Birdsail
Billy Boling
Guthe Ehivell al Hiaikinson
Myrtle Inandel
Chive City
Robert
Witt
Louis Brendel
Ace
van Witt
Hankinson
Salesman Wanted for Lubricating Grease and Paint
Riverside Refining Company in Cleveland, Ohio seeks a full time salesman. Commission basis. Get orders now for spring and summer. Male preferred. Immediate delivery.
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Riverside Refining Company
Cleveland
Ohio
State penal and charitable institutions report figures
The semiannual report on South Dakota institutions shows the penitentiary holding about 200 prisoners yearly including three women, with 70 on parole. Sixty four inmates at the insane hospital, 624 men and 376 women, at Vailton. Plankington reform school lists 87 boys and 23 girls, 16 boys and five girls on parole.
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Whiteh Jat Illeneals
Pennant
South Yakota
Misma Gilbert
Salem
Dent
Sioux Wans
Redfield
School For
The
Hind
Gary
Mie Staibonstitution
Custer
State Hospital For the Insane
Vailton
Richards Law Defeated in Primary Vote Reevaluation Sought
Richards hopes to reinitiate the measure after a narrow 328 vote loss in the November initiative among 105 148 ballots. O Richards leads the effort to secure a new petition, with guards and blinks sent statewide to gather support for a 1918 return. Hernan Swanson son of Joh Swinson underwent appendicitis surgery last Friday and is recovering. Miss Anna Aasness of Drywood Lake township visits Miss Mabel Restau this week.
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Inrow
O. Richards
Richards
Hernan Swanson
Joh Swinson
Desstal
Rosholt Review
Anna Aasness
Drywood I Lake Township
Mabel Restau
National Guard Draft and Reserve Rules Published
United States authorities outline draft provisions for the National Guard and unorganized militia. Able bodied males aged 18 to 45 face potential call for service, with voluntary enlistment to fill vacancies if needed. Officers must swear loyalty to the president and state governor, and promotions rely on governor or commanding officer recommendations and board exams. The unorganized reserve remains in peace with specifics on rank and furlough reentry.
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United States
Congress
War Department
Guard
National Defense Ac
Militia Bureau
National Defense Act
National Guard
Secretary of War
National Guard Reserve
Peace Yan
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7. K. Axness
Woodian Lodge
M. E. Crockett
Woollman Head
Astate
Siseron
I Golden Ule Clothing Company
A. A. Peterson
Peterson
Valuids
Stecedl
Wintel
Missouri River
Benedict Rodolfson
Cothuy
Missouri
Nebrask
South Dakota
Tim
Wiis
South
Glinder
D. Dee
Dik
Jam
Lagaciny Company
Sinfueld
Manford
Battle Creek
Mich
Selwold
Ars
Crawford
Altho
Meigen Bros
Campo Bord
Kidder
S. Daly
L. V Hovren
Viewtor
Michel Selette Mayerly
Pleasant Valley
Elinvchutd Pai
A. J Haugen
Victor
Tington
Pred LaCroix
Aspear
Roy Jimnes
Aberdeen
U.S. Marsh Glosson
Sioux Mills
Sisseton School
Eiliot Ikis
Johnny
Ita Siz
Claire City Press
Walt Mason
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