Graduating Exercises at the Indian School
The Sisseton Indian Industrial School concluded its week with a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. W. Christianson and a June 17 piano recital by students under Miss Clara Hine. An outdoor commencement included a dress parade, band concert, and a large program of drills, songs, and speeches by students and visiting speakers focusing on home life, citizenship, and Indian rights.
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J. W. Christianson
Veblen
Eph
Holy City
Isaac Greyearth
Clara Hine
Peter Enoch
Oliver Reaferth
Alcesta Barse
Destructive Storms Sweep the Country
A cyclone struck Watertown Tuesday evening tearing a sixteen by three block path through the residence section injuring 15 seriously with two fatalities expected. Webster and Minneapolis also suffered heavy damage including building destruction and several deaths. The storm began with heavy rain and fierce lightning followed by NW winds. local damage included a barn upheaval, blown tents, broken windows in Preston's store, the Public Library, the court house and W. J. Thomas' harness shop. Prof Rupe was struck in the tent and injured, and a piano from Geo Miller was soaked. Shade trees at several properties were toppled by the wind.
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Watertown
Webster
Minneapolis
Preston
Court House
W. J. Thomas
Prof
Rupe
Geo. Miller
J. A. Ray
Will Swedlund
J. O. Andrew
H. E. Schindler
Death of Burton Greenfield After Long Sickness
After a long illness the 11 year old Burton Greenfield died from injuries sustained last Christmas while coasting. He was a favorite at school and beloved by parents. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. at his home with Rev. J. W. Christianson officiating.
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Burton Greenfield
Burton
J. W. Christianson
Baseball Roundup From Sisseton Milbank Contests
Base Ball results show Sisseton losing to Milbank 2 to 1 last Sunday, then winning on Monday. Tuesday’s game ended early due to rain with no score after three innings. Wednesday Milbank beat Sisseton 10 to 4. Bloomer Girls slated to play here this afternoon.
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Sisseton
Milbank
Ate
Bloomer Girls
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Sisseton Indian Industrial School
James Max
Peter Nelson
Ed Littlethunder
Louis
Mark
LaBatte
Barse
Crawford
Keeble
Land of Nod
Tive Iid
Frances DeMarris
Edward LaBelle
Miss DeMarinas
E. D. Mossman
Frances DeMarrias
Se Oee
AERA
Indian School
Elaine Mossman
Margaret Mossman
Miss Hine
Verginia Bernard
Marie Barse
Frances DeMarrnas
Blossom Robertson
Lucinda DeCoteau
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