Land entry date postponed and Gregory district created
National news from Washington states the land entry opening for S D county was postponed from March 1 to April 1 due to weather. A bulletin announces a new land office at Gregory county transferring records from Mitchell and redrawing district boundaries among Mitchell Chamberlain Gregory and Tripp counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S. D
General Land Office
Geezer Oy
Gregory County
Nean Mitchell
Gregory
Mitchell
Eeen
Chamberlain
Missouri
White River
Tripp County
Pitt Parker Creates Realistic Lightning Sketches
Pitt Parker, known as a member of the "Quality Folks," makes landscapes with a lightning sketch style that looks so real a thunderous applause is expected after his works.
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Pitt Parker
P. P
High School Girls Form Basketball Team Practice Regularly
Local notes that several high school girls have formed a basketball team and are practicing regularly with plans to soon challenge stronger teams. The report highlights enthusiasm and early training as the squad prepares for competitive play.
Ortley’s Best Butter Mourns Minnie Whitefoot-Kottke-Payden Howland
The Ortley Optic recalls Minnie Whitefoot-Kottke-Payden Howland as a beloved summer figure in Ortley. The gentle child, once a familiar visitor with tiny footsteps on the porch, is remembered fondly as a bright local presence and a signature part of Ortley’s summer landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Whitefoot-Kottke
Minnie
Ortley
Lincoln’s Hundredth Birthday Observance Planned Nationally
The Grand Army of the Republic allocates Feb 12 as Lincoln birthday stational holiday. G A R headquarters envisions a uniform nationwide program and urges governors legislators schools churches and press to observe it. Local posts to coordinate with militia and community groups for a patriotic remembrance.
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Lincoln
Grand Army of the Republic
Jonal
G. A. Rw
Rooms to Rent Offer by Miss McQuillan
Two furnished rooms available for rent described as warm and comfortable. Apply to Miss McQuillan.
Death of Laura E Rhodes 56 in St Paul Minnesota
Laura E Andrews Rhodes died in St Paul Minnesota at age 56 on January 25 1909. The obituary notes her role as sister and wife to Dr B Rhodes and memorializes her musical talent and family ties including Rev John R Andrews and Delilah Andrews. Funeral held at her late home with burial at St Peter Minnesota.
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Snccom
Andrews Opera Company
Andrews Swiss Bell Ringers
W.N. Burritt
Chicago
Prof
Lowenthal
Par
Laura E. Rhodes
Ivory
Paradise
Jordan
St. Peter, Minn
J. ©. Andrews
Fred Sinclair
Bonnie Andrews
St. Paul
Francis E. Willard
Mary E. Livermore
Whch
Laura Ellen (Andrews) Rhodes
Casey
Minnesota
John R
Delilah Andrews
B. Rhodes
Andrews
Local Notes from SISSETON and Vicinity
Peteneta travels to McLean County North Dakota while Sever Arneson heads home to Macoun Canada. Tommy Connington returns from Britton. Andrew Brodale moves to Valley City North Dakota. Harrington has a cousin visiting from Wisconsin. Dr. Morton aids M. L. Ruds Saturday. Mrs. Joe Class returns from Britton. Gus Rud and Bessie Arneson win masquerade prizes in Effington.
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Peteneta
McLean Co
N. D
Sever Arneson
Macoun
Can
Tommy Connington
Britton
Andrew Brodale
Valley City
Thomas Harrington
Wis
Morton
M. L. Ruds
Joe Class
Gus Rud
Bessie Arneson
Effington
Effington Echoes Local Notes and Updates
Wr a Effington Echoes reports varied town news. Perkins returns from vacation in Spring Valley Minnesota. Diphtheria scare keeps pupils from school though officials hope it passes. Miss Martha Prigan assists Dr Morton at Windsor. Ada Hendrickson offers music lessons. Augusta Stordalen visits at the telephone office. Archie Filestad recovering after being shot last week. Justice Fisher presides over a case involving a camera dispute between French and Messick. Mrs Prigan entertains a visitor from Wilmot. Veeder with Dr Morton shows improvement. Warm weather halts Mr Tigler from putting up tee. Belle digs a cellar west of his store for ice storage. Anton Dahl assists with digging. The malfunctioning gasoline engine in the mill breaks Saturday night.
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Spedsil C. B. Perkins
Spring Valley
Minn
Martha Prigan
Dr. Morton
Windom
Ada Hendrickson
Augusta Stordalen
Deinige
Archie Filestad
Justice Fisher
French
Messick
NG. Belle
Anton Dahl
Mill Will Not Be Repaired. Miller Mr French Leaves
The note states repairs will not occur and miller Mr French will depart after years of service. Explosion in the mails brings fear, but blacksmith Mr Mesick remains, though business suffers. The shop, repaired last fall and well equipped, cannot stand without a blacksmith.
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French
Beenie
Mr. Mesick
Ex Rogions
Phe
Family Reunion Crowds Lincoln County Wisconsin
Wilmot report details a grand family reunion held New Year day at the paternal home of Mr. and Mrs. John Baxter in Clifford Wisconsin. George W. Baxter of Wilmot S D organized the gathering with twenty attendees enjoying a three hour dinner and singing after. The list of guests includes John Baxter, Wm Harcourt, Wm J Baxter, Mrs Hattie Borland, Mrs Marian Samasac, Mrs Winnie Burnett Smith, Edward Baxter, Miss Clara Baxter, Lillian Baxter, Iya Baxter, Harr Baxter and Geo W Baxter.
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Geo. Baxter
Lincoln County
Wis
John Baxter
George W
Wilmot S. D
Clifford Wis
Yupra
Wm. Harcourt
Clifford
Wm. J. Baxter
Weyborn
Canada
Hattie Borland
Madison
S. C
Marian Samasac
Janesville
Minn
Free steel shears with Stanard subscription offer
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Lost pocket book between Post Office and Calmensons
Pocket book containing $27 in bills lost Tuesday night between the Post Office and Calmensons Clothing Score. Finder will be liberally rewarded by J A LeLacneur.
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Post Office
Calmensons
J. A. LeLacneur
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Kinatiscople
Fred Sheldon
Winans
Monthay
Jacob Jacomet
Easter Township
Bert Beard
Unique Theatre
Montevideo
Palace Drug Store
QO. P. Rask
Citizens National Bank
Edward Johnson
Lion Township
Baker
Frank Curran
Northfield Minn
C. C. Knappen
D. R. Thomas
Minneapolis
Thos. Mani’s
Kellogg
Somerset
Wisconsin
Till
Miss Maude
Emma Brush
Staing Bros
Swedish Hospital
Standard Office
J. J. Batterton
Batterton
Sisseton
P. A. Schocher
Culbertson
Mont
Schocher
Min- Pear
Ole Selsing
Elington
C. G. Knight
Lemmon
Fayette
Iowa
Ole Hogaland
Hogan Larson
Milan
George Veeder
H. C. Nieland
Geo. Jenkins
Seattle
J. H. Negaard
Mrs. Smith
Swan Moe
Geo. J. Jenkins
Wash
Episcopal Guild
Wwe
Parker
Basket Ball
Ortley’s
Lincolns
Archamhig
Orr
Browns Valley
D. D
Archambro
Sisseton and Vicinity
Wilmot
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