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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
4
A garbled bulletin references rain and mist across a city area, mentioning miles traveled and a weather line. It hints at a location near a road or avenue and a distant town or region, with stray numbers like 200 appearing. The readable elements are incomplete and lack clear events or dates.
A Philadelphia woman recounts her six year old son's severe eczema and the relief from Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. She praises the treatment, notes lasting recovery, and cites helping another child with similar success. Additional text discusses flies, German alcohol, and a doctor patient exchange about amputation benefits.
Hon. Granville G. Bennett of Deadwood dies at Hot Springs. A renowned attorney and former Dakota supreme court justice, he shaped Black Hills courts and state politics, serving as territorial delegate and McKinley Roosevelt convention delegate. Survived by wife Mary Dawson, two daughters and son Rev. Guyford Bennett. Aberdeen elects Elk convention officers. building road near Whitewood advances despite court battles, shortening Deadwood to Spearfish distance to ten miles.
Arch bishop Ireland presided as Rt Rev Joseph F Busch was formally installed as bishop of Lead. The ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral drew over 600 spectators with Rev Wim Bunch translating the papal appointment and Rev Father San pou rendering it into English. Archbishop Ireland and Rev Father McCarthy preached, as the blessing and kissing of the ring concluded the rite. Rapid City notices announced Dakota Power Co plans to build a power plant on Rapid Creek to supply electricity, add an auxiliary steam plant, and construct a trolley line, led by president A Richards who heads Rapid City and Wyoming Railway.
Starr of the Dakotas Wesleyan faculty has tendered her resignation after fifteen years. In early fall she travels to China to take a teaching position at a keia school, guiding a class of royal youths to begin American education before sending them to the United States for further schooling. She is described as capable for this special work.
A major blaze struck Salem on Friday afternoon due to carelessness with tobacco and a small pile of rab. A rear fire spread to a filling oil tank, causing an explosion that hurled oil across the area and ignited surroundings. Firefighters fought to save the city as losses reach nearly $100,000, with most burned properties insured.
Sioux Falls citizens await a planned visit by Theodore Roosevelt while en route from the Twin Cities to Denver. Sen Gamble and U S Marshal Bullock aided the effort, with the Commercial club preparing events and rail lines offered low round trips to accommodate visitors. The city aims for a grand welcome and orderly, nonpolitical celebration.
Local Business Men's association members organize a Fair Association to serve the entire region west of the Missouri River with headquarters proposed at a central site in Rapid City. Two site offers are tied to a mix of $50,000 improvements or rental terms as the plan aims to unite western South Dakota for product exhibitions.
Carthage moves toward city organization as a third class city after a special election authorized the change. Only five votes opposed the plan. Next, the town will be divided into wards and the first city officials will be elected, establishing Carthage as a city in the state.
An earthquake was felt in Rosewell on Thursday evening June 16 at 9 30. The tremor lasted four or five seconds and startled observers though distant thunder was heard earlier and the sky remained clear.
Members of Spearfiah Lodge No 18 A F & A M have long sought a dedicated temple for lodge and social functions. A committee estimated costs and site preparation, and the lodge voted to proceed with construction on land they have owned for twenty years. The building will cost about 12000.
Capt Newton H. Chittenden, 70, who explored Queen Charlotte Islands, is seen daily walking from Alpine New Jersey to the Fort Lee ferry, a journey of 18 miles each morning. He has trekked 25,000 miles on foot in 40 years, with 200,000 total miles, over various terrains for archaeology and ethnology, avoiding alcohol and tea or coffee for 49 years. He has befriended many Indigenous leaders and contributed relics and data to museums across North America.
One of Washington's striking figures, Princess Kalaniianiole, wife of Hawaii's delegate, captivates society with regal bearing, mastery of languages, music, and art. Her Hawaii tie, finery, and collections, including Kalakaua war helmet and rare pottery, keep her a focal point at social events in Massachusetts Avenue salons.
Chicago physician Dr Alfred Cleveland Cotton, elected president of the Illinois State Medical Association, has practiced in Chicago for 32 years. He has directed Jackson Park sanitarium for babies for three years and served 18 years as attending physician at Presbyterian Hospital where he is pediatrics professor. A Griggsville, Illinois native born 1847, Rush Medical College graduate 1878, he served as a Civil War drummer in Company F of the 137th Minor Volunteers and was formerly city physician in charge of isolation hospitals.
A garbled column parodies public figures and social scenes. It references Senator Depew claiming health, a census taker at a Hillier residence, an Irishman delivering wry judgments on Pat and the King of England, and a closing quip about watching George.
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