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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
The readable text mentions Hickel, DELL Broan, Sissetov, and Janey with scattered phrases about payment and completion. Names and places appear without coherent context or dates.
In Sisseton vicinity Ortley marks its fourth anniversary with an industrial parade led by Waubay kid band, a speech by Rev. Degroft, a ball game Ortley vs Summit, and various races. Auto races draw crowds as the biggest town event.
Police chief Sutcliffe implements a method to identify genuinely hungry residents by offering meal tickets for work. Tickets, printed with odd phrases, promise a free meal and invite attendance at events, while a midnight roundup targets loiterers near rail yards.
Fragmentary reports show residents visiting relatives and guests in nearby towns. Mentions of aud davie, John Tarealauy, and William Togily visiting Grenoble and Browns Valley hint at social visits. One line notes William Twain fencing on his farm west of the home, with others marring his hay land by driving over it.
J. C. Perkins wins his suit against Roberts County for balance of salary. Judge Crofoot of Aberdeen served as referee. Verdict awards Perkins 1200.79 dollars plus interest from July 16 1904.
The Peever general merchandise stock was sold last Friday by order of the court to Mr. Chas. J. Forsberg of Princeton Minnesota. Forsberg, with wide business experience, will open the store to the public soon and is expected to be a welcome addition to local merchants.
Notice states the Prohibition State Committee will hold a one day session at Good Will M Star on July 2. The event includes a dinner and another meeting with speakers Nita Johnsory Mather Johnson Gertrude Monon Daines Lee Morrow. Signed JAS GUNNES Chairman Counts Committee.
Ortonville plans a July fifth celebration featuring a grand fireworks display described as a sham naval battle on Big Stone Lake. The event includes a naval parade, a large barbecue, and sports with big purses such as baseball and wrestling attracting visitors from long distances.
A persuasive note praises Plymouth twine for harvest use. It contrasts inconsistent results from various twines with steadier binding, less labor, and smoother shocker operation. The author, W. F. Carlberg, urges farmers to switch to Plymouth twine to save time and grain.
Notice to patrons and public about the Judge Hale high grade 5c cigar. It is handmade with long filler and Prime Sumatra wrapper, praised across eastern states. Offers a free sample to encourage trial and judgment of its merits.
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