Destructive Saturday Cyclone Hits Roberts County
A fierce wind storm damaged farms across Roberts County last Saturday evening. Erick Kolsom’s barn collapsed, while Gunder Hammer’s barn and house were ruined despite insurance protections. Joe Spethiman and Carl Nelson lost barns and other assets, with horses injured and windmills toppled. The storm traveled from southwest of Claire City to the northeast, with a half mile wide track. Additional damage occurred in Day and Goodwill townships, and locals sought shelter in cellars as storms persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Erick Kolsom
Gunder Hammer
St. Paul Mutual
Court House
Massingham
Thompson House
H. M. Fellbaum
Claire City
Fellbaum
North Dakota Line
John Slinger
J. Ellis
Steven Leatch
Frank
Day County
Jake Foel
Circuit Court Dismissals and Key Verdicts Report
In State vs Fish et al most cases were stricken or dismissed after terms with convictions unlikely. Ray King’s case dismissed due to a key witness being moved out of state. Harry Michael placed on probation with monthly reports and restitution. Bernard Pryor and Able and John Max acquitted of grand larceny. Johanna Shuler won 35000 damages from Flora Halver for alleged alienation of her husband's affection. Farmers Elevator Co. vs Utne verdict for defendant. Halvor K Stowe case awarded 1000 to the defendant over railroad damage to farm. F W Ry Co vs Fred Bethke trial ongoing to value gravel pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fish
Ernest Kimball
Garfield Hance
John A. Ricter
Otto Loessin
J. C. Kugler
John Johnson
Howard Olberg
Gilbert Knudson
Wm. Conley
Anton Block
Julius Reinke
Ed Long
C. G. Ellestad
Leo Ozlowsak
Samuel Boyd
Mike Thennis
B. A. Connally
Ray King
Harry Michael
John A. Munro
Wilmot
Bernard Pryor
Able
John Max
Johanna Shuler
Summit
Flora Halver
Farmers Elevator Co. of
Ortley
AP. Utne
Fairmont & Veblen By. Co
Halvor K. Stowe
Fred Bethke
Nomination Certificates for Sisseton School Board and Treasurer
June 11 1914 certification lists J A Robertson nominated for 3 years as Board of Education member and J M Swanberg for 3 years as Treasurer of Sisseton Independent School District in Sisseton South Dakota A A Peterson Clerk confirms at district offices.
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Board of Education
Sisseton Independent School District
J. A Robertson
J. M
Swanberg
Sweet peas bloom for Mrs Mead and Mrs Robertson June 9
Mrs John Mead and Mrs Dr Robertson noted sweet peas in blossom on June 9 as Sisseton is expected to enter a milder climate zone described as the banana belt.
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John Mead
Dr. Robertson
Verily Sisseton
Alfalfa Boosters Visit Indian Industrial School
A long train arrival brought A E Chamberlain of Minnesota to speak at the Indian Industrial School, addressing hog cholera, alfalfa crop rotation, and soil enrichment. He warned against quack cures, urged Roberts County farmers to plant three tons per acre and rotate crops, and compared land values with Illinois gains. The event included tours to nearby farms, endorsements from the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line, and a full commencement program for 1914 with student performances and diplomas.
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Sota
South
Illinois
China
Roberts County
Henry Krone
Grant
Carl Sonstegard
Knute Tasa
Enterprise
Andrew Torvick
Big Chautauqua and Summer School Nears Opening
The big Chautauqua week starts June 23 with high quality attractions and county booster efforts. Roberts County Normal Summer School moves to Sisseton with about 150 attendees and a notable faculty led by B B Myers. Classes begin June 18 at 4 a.m. with all teachers expected for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisseton
Notice of School Election at Sisseton SD 1914
Notice for qualified voters in Roberts County South Dakota that the annual election of the Sisseton Independent School District will be held Tuesday June 10 1914 at the school house in Sisseton. Voters elect a board member for three years and a treasurer for three years. Polls open 9 am to 4 pm. Dated May 29 1914. Clerk of Board of Education, Sisseton Independent School District, Sisseton SD.
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Catapax
ALM F. M
Sisseton Independent
Roberts
South Dakota
Sisseton Independent School District
Sisseton
Roberts County
S. D
Board of Education
Guthrie Urges Church as Civic Force in Sermon
Supt. W J Guthrie spoke at the Presbyterian church last Sunday urging members to use the church as a community life force. He highlighted the church’s advantages in membership finances and home and called for greater civic engagement including schools and school board issues. Dr Scheffler and family moved into the McKeever house though his practice remains at the old office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Guthrie
Presbyterian Church
Guthrie
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Roberts Co
J. A. Peterson
Michigan
N. D
Pennock
Minn
Circuit Court
A. A. Peterson
Sisseton, S. D
Better Farming Boosters Indian Industrial School
A. E. Chamberlain of
Minne
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rords
International Harvester Co
Intian Industrial School
Aleesta Burse
Edward Labelle
Frances DeMurrias
Haccalaurivte
Christine Maedog
Sally Margaret Mossman
Ilossom Roberton
Martha Campbell
Tic Quinn
David Wanna
Gilbert Yarthe
Oliver Rederth
James Max Bini Diet
Hlumoreske
Yori Mossman
Elaite Mossman
JW. Christianson
Holy City
Adan Me
Gleyearth
Trations Cmd
Dare Nuysa
Wess
Siseton Twauy Cundustrial School
Vay
Schoo
Bo HM
Yiekoo” Ened Jehoot
Alcesta Horse
Peter Kuoch
Raward Aavsette
Maries of
Sorina
Heiths
Onion
Soto
Albert Keeble
Soandestos
Allen
Kadp. Af
Alload
D.mossman
S, E, Allen
Christiansont Viano
Fousine Hlastic Mossmayy
Petrie Myrle
Robertson
Tucinda de Coteau
Yoon
Gaynor
Ralph Sheppard
Sid Serties
Istenwald Hora de Concert Stoesta Kars
Banakel
Rapsodia Finstara
Necke
Islowmom Robertson
Meysinneer Virgin Bergind
Sling Doves
Vetrhe Muti Et
Mossman
Plano
Uranke
Sitio Thizse
Berna d
Frances
Robin’ Wifle
Stella Marae
Henrietta Tiara
Miles
Micah Marse
Weances
Deway
Deway Rin
Thaweaday
Industeint Dewan
Grant County
W.S. Rupe
Burlington
Kansas
H. Howard Biggar
Aberdeen Normal School
Neta Winston Davis
Kansas City
W.J. Guthrie
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