Gid Post Trader at Port Siese Bids Farewell
Obituary and community notes recount the life of Frederic Wilhelm Gustav Lindner born 1848 in Berlin who joined American migration after 1866, settled in Minnesota, served at Fort Sisseton, spoke German and English, and died at his daughter’s home in Brown’s Valley. The piece covers his family, church ties, Masonic membership, and burial near Hutchinson. It also notes local posts on rural route inspections and mail service concerns, plus brief peeks at residents Robert Reisdorf and K Bowe with army service and recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brederick Wilhelm Gusta Lindner
Berlin
America
Minnesota
Tmulehin
Soi
Meeker County
Minnesous
Bane
Thadine
al Forsets
Davie
Caroline Chatelotte Adelheid Twubert
Lindner
Hutchinson, Minn
Barth
Anna Abbot
Carl Bernhard
Byron Abbott
Litchfield
Minn
Masonic Ord
Hutchinson
Abbot
Margaret
Ritton Journal
Farm Well Service Coord Effort Supports County Committees
During wartime in South Dakota the State Council of Missions fosters farmer aid through township and county committees. Andrew Marinel assigns aides in Roberts County and lists township committeemen across White Rock, Rosholt, New Effington, Claire City, Sisseton, Browns Valley, and Peever among others to report needs and mobilize labor from statewide points for local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
State Council
Mefenesis
Ini
Gammilleenan
Andrew Marinel
Roberts County
Oath
Gary
White Roel
E. Powell
White Rock
Stephen Senderson
White Rot Vielor
A. G. Molander
Victor Rosholt
Auto Races Planned At Sisseton Speedway
Auto races are being planned for next Sunday at Sisseton Speedway starting at 4:00 after the Chau-4 Limit program. Entries are encouraged as conditions look good and locals expect a strong turnout with a large crowd from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisseton Speedway
John't McCay
Tiet Cies
De Luxe Trains Likely Ended Amid War Demands
The government urges curtailment of luxury travel as trains could be spared from railroad schedules. Railways respond that men and rolling stock will be needed for the war effort, signaling the end of many so called de luxe services. The piece calls for shedding de luxe habits and spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Rai
Grocer Offers Cash Savings Plan At Pond du Lac Wis
A Pond du Lac Wisconsin grocer introduces a cash and carry plan offering five percent off for cash and another five percent if customers carry their purchases home. The system reduces delivery costs and has boosted trade, with the grocer noting more cash in the till and less credit. Local church figure Dr Field from Alabama preached at ME Church, noted as a former South Dakota minister who served in multiple towns and later presided over the Aberdeen District. The Benson Produce Co. markets cream locally.
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Freery Hill
Balane Saya
Diath Herald
Sanches
Dr. Field
Alabama
Our City
Field
South Dakota
Sioux Fall
Watertown
Brookings Huron
Deadwood
Aberdeen
Earl Ripley
Hammer
Dakota Cavalry to Be Dismounted
A telegram from Congressman Royal C. Johnson states General Mann of the war department has ordered the Dakota Cavalry to serve as dismounted cavalry. The unit’s name and formation remain, with manuals for cavalry regulations guiding its troops. Mobilization details follow for troop armories ahead of training camp arrival. The Sisseton Exchange directory for Dakota Central Telephone Co. is in preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
South Dakota Cavalry
Royal C. Johnson
Mann
Militia Bureau
War Department
Actur
N. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boracay
Gertmainy
Hanley
Sen
United States
Compa
Chicago
Junée
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Post Office Department
Washington
Port Siese
Fon
Robert Reisdorf
Ben Reissdorf
National Guard
Army
Browns Valley
Tipune
K. Bowe
Farm Well Service
Lang Hollow
Mrs Peltrsah
Sissin
Dee Wood Cake Townshitt Swanson
Sisseton
Goodwill Twishiy
W. BE. Stevenstin
Ponder
Peeves Seekes Township
Paceiee
Watbay
Soaring Grove
A. ©. Barnette
Summit Lee Township
M. Heavell
Wilmot Lake Township
Carl Peterson
Lockwood Township
J. E. Johson
Big Stone
Geneseo Pawnship Clas
J. Nelson
Corona Garfield
W. W. Horr
Wilmot
Wilmot City
Hougen
Wilmot Springdale
Summmit
Udseth
Summit Summit
J. Engstrom
Summit Ortley
Mayken Nelson
Ortley Ortley
Chas. Whitefoot
Ortley
Claire City
Joseph Breink
Labewr
Alnodt
Geert Pertilne
England
Ranendous
Widston
Aiden
Alexantha
Obie
Irene
New York
Othiey
Wien
Sunie Q
Wiklund
Lord Northllife
Taneyal
Tow
Presbyterian Church
Rey Twin
Hvihbors
Shy
Sissation
Rolie Fivesay
Albert Starhen
Beistol
Mary Nelson
Butler
Menry Vaux
Bristol
Mire
Ernest Vaux
Thurman
Webster
Betsey Starden
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Joan
Moorer
Dakkota
Soulh Dakota
Northwest
Taymet
de Luxe
Pond du Lac
Wis
Benson
Standard
Dakota Central Telephone Co
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