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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
1
The supreme court fixed January 22 for an early hearing of the Egan appeal challenging a lower court decision that found him ineligible to act as state’s attorney of Minnehaha County. The case involves election contest and oral arguments in the State.
The Minnesota State Drainage Commission led by George A. Ralph and aided by the Minnesota Improvement League conducts a survey from Mendota to Big Stone Lake. It aims to straighten the river, set bench marks, measure flow and basin area, and plan a reservoir system for flood control and spring navigation.
In Pierre on February 5 the Ellestad home near Effington was the scene of an accidental shooting. Archie Ellestad, the year old son of Mr and Mrs O G Ellestad, was wounded in the left side between the heart and lungs by a revolver. A companion, a newcomer, was handling the weapon. both were practicing target shooting and the shooting was deemed accidental. Archie remained alive at press time and friends hope for recovery.
Senator Bobb writes from the Pierre Capitol describing the Missouri River setting and legislative life. He notes attendance by many, receptions at hotels, and interactions with veterans and attendees, painting a vivid scene of state government and social activity.
A fragment from a local columnist remarks on Halvor Dien and Iver Johnson, joking about manners and attire at a reception. The writer notes Hallvor and Iver’s restrained reputations, suspects a senator’s jealousy, and misses "Doc" who has been away.
The Whearen Wrankbayer Association of South VLokom will hold a voluntary memorial on January 17. Members are urged to attend.
The letter from August G. Nagel praises a printing office’s advertising work with a Minnesotan date around January. William W. Thompson, Kalamazoo mayor, addresses Buffalo Ad club praise for vigorous advertising. Both stress publicity boosts business and trust in print media.
Mr and Mrs A J Ottowall celebrate twenty years of marriage with a small gathering of friends and neighbors on Saturday evening in their home.
The STANDARD premium shears are selling fast as early adopters rush to secure a six month advance subscription. The first hundred pairs sold out quickly after the Pierre delegation arrived prompting a new telegraph order for another batch. A fresh batch has been ordered with a price increase to twenty five cents after February first.
The annual installation of the Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbor orders took place Tuesday evening at Hagle Hall. N. Wilcox presided as retiring council officer with Russell Houde as Chief Forester. Royal Neighbor officers included Mrs. A. Be Matthews. Music solos by Miss Price and Miss Croal, recitations by Miss Judkins and Miss Croal, with games and refreshments concluding the evening. a large attendance of members and guests was noted.
A departmental meet resolved disputes and elected officers including Chief Cortleyou and Captain Adkins. Concessions were made to preserve order with new helmets and gear assigned, praising the department as the finest in the land and stressing unity.
Sisseton and vicinity reports update: Ole Hoagland sought treatment in Minneapolis, several residents traveled, including LJ Wallstrom and John Kjéer. Anton Arneson installed a wind mill, Frank Barton toured White Earth, and Roy Woods visited Browns Valley. Recent births, illnesses, and social events weave through the week with names, places, and tiny travels.
Veblen Aulvancy Frain moved to Sisseton Tuesday to take a hardware clerk job. Martin Olson sold his half interest in the blacksmith shop to Martin Lien and plans a Browns Valley visit. Ben Baker and Martin Lien now operate the shop.
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