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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
4
A fragmentary column notes varied quotes and odd tidbits from public figures and locals. It mentions a Detroit minister, Carrie Nation, and references to Andras Rasouli, Algiers, and LEMMON in Butte County. Authorities raid a gambling ring with eight gamblers and three “blind piggers” arrested. Candles and decorative vine are described in a domestic scene.
A mix of notices and tidbits including a potato bug remedy sold by Palace Drug Store, a church society revival at St Peter's with officers named Mrs Dr Robertson and Mrs J P Croal, a cafe fire at Little Hagle Cafe causing heavy loss, and community notices about rentals, moth prevention tips, birthday candle woes, and librarian report for June 1907 with attendance figures.
The Elm office in Wisconsin Grain & Stock Co. is closed after receivership and injunctions in U.S. court at St. Paul. Ashley Coffman of St. Paul named receiver. The United States accuses the firm of using the mails for fraud and links it to Edwards-Wood bucket shop activity. The receiver struggles to obtain quotations, delaying resumption of business in Sisseton.
Local notices list Episcopal services at Guild Hall on Sunday July 1 with morning prayer litany sermon noon Sunday school and evening service Bishop Johnson to administer confirmation. Catholic mass at 7:00 a m next Sunday and 10:00 a m at O Briens schoolhouse five miles east for Effington congregation. Pastor Kay W K Atomison and Presiding Elder W S Graham attend and lead services with Christian Endeavor and Epworth League activities.
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