Sisseton Fourth of July Celebration Promises Busy Program
The Sisseton community prepares for a two day Fourth of July celebration with an industrial parade, concerts by local bands, an address by Hon. C R K Jorgenson, street entertainment, a bowery dance, and numerous contests for children and teens. Judged by Prindiville and Messingham, the program includes tug of war, eating contests, dash races, auto races, and a free amusements day with only the ball game charging admission.
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Sisseton
Altomobile
Colbcert
Hon. C. RK. Jorgenson
Aker and Acker
Prindiville
H. D Messingham
Coon
Pic
Bischiit
Hoyder
Tee Creni
Dashi Bai
Water Brigade
Miracle saves Roy Wilcox after lightning strike
Roy Wilcox, son of Webster's police chief, escaped death when a thunderbolt struck his team while he calmed plow horses on the Albert Holmquist farm six miles west. The bolt knocked him from the scene, left his horses dead, and burned his arm and leg though his life was saved by quick help. He was taken to Webster for medical care and faces healing time.
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Webster
Michever
Roy Wilcox
Wilcox
Albert Holmquist
Roy
Diyster
Aelda
Surveying to Begin in Two Weeks for Hiro-Duluth Line
Henderson, president of the Hiro-Duluth railway construction firm, said a surveying crew will start in about two weeks from Menehga to work both directions from Wahpeton headquarters. The June issue notes a period of growth and renewal, celebrating youth and the many symbols of June.
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Rank Henderson
Hiro-Duluth Railway
Menehga
Wahpeton
Menuhga
Minn
Marriage of Gar land Mussetter to Blair Dierdorff in Minneapolis
Miss Gar land Mussetter and Blair Dierdorff wed in Minneapolis on June 17 and left for a brief visit at Little Cedar Iowa. The bride taught at Peyer school last year and is valued by locals. the groom, from Melfenry North Dakota, is a pharmacist with Peyer Ding Co. The Pilot joins friends in wishing them a happy married life.
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Minneapolis
Garland Mussetter
Blair Dierdorff
Little Cedar
Peeyer School
Alll
Melfenry
N. Sp
Peeyer Ding Co
Death of Joyce Cook
The community mourns Joyce Meryl Cook born November 11 1905 Brownton Minnesota who died after a month long heart illness at age 19 in 191? The funeral was held at the Methodist church with Rev John Ebert officiating and interment in Sisseton cemetery beside her father. She leaves her mother Margaret Cook and four sisters with two brothers. John Akre sold Joe Hannichs Ford last Saturday and Joe now drives a Model 83 Overladd.
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Joyce Cook
Joyce
Joyce Meryl Cook
Margaret Cook
Brownton
Minn
Tayo
Methodist
John Ebert
Sisseton
Willin
John Akre
Joe Hannich
Ford
Joe
Auto crash north of town injures rider and hip
Dr J F Maw and his brother in law J S Cummins of Grand Rapids were in an auto accident north of town. The car rolled twice into Mr Baxter’s corn field. Maw escaped unharmed while Cummins sustained hip injuries and was taken to the Maw home. The car was wrecked and the incident occurred while Maw was visiting.
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J. F. Maw
J. S. Cummins
Grand Rapids
Minn
Lome
Baxter
Doc
Dr. Maw
Mr Cummins
Maw
W. Wendland Auto
Wendland
Telii Uist
Mr. Cummins
Milbank Revi
Tornado hits near Vienna kills boy and injures several
A small tornado northwest of Vienna Thursday evening killed James Himsen and injured seven others. Homes and farm buildings including the Huisen and Clove farms suffered major damage, with Watertown hospitals treating the injured. The storm crept northeast, lightly damaging Vienna edges and tearing roofs and barns.
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Fhve
Vic End
James Himsen
Mix
Jens Hansen
Ole Clove
Clove
Hansen
Han Sen Winiselt
Wansen
Watawht
Aso
Watertown
Vienna
Huisen
Cloye Fur
A. M. Sogn
First Nasionalbank
J.B. Grassly
First National Bank
Big July Fourth Celebration at Long Hollow Church
The Indias prepare for a large July fourth celebration at Long Hollow Church with expected big attendance and a promised great time.
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Long Hollow Church
County Board Eyes Road Grader For Rosholt Township
Commissioner Granbois and board members returned from the city after scouting a new road grader for Rosholt County. They also visited Litchfield Minnesota for a demonstration by international people but heavy rain halted activities. The board will trial the grader. Farmers Elevator Co held its annual meeting noting a quarter million bushels of grain handled since the last statement and strong business. John Foley of Russell Michigan Company of Minnesota Gaspolis arrived to start the new grader for White Rock township. The grader, elevator style and top price, impressed during trials and is expected to be a significant asset for the township. Foley is son of Geo Foley of Holey Bros and Kelly of St. Paul. he ensures machines are started properly. The firm is considered safe to deal with.
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Granbois
Litchfield
Minn
Farmers Elevator Co
Wosholt
W. Sanders
Foley
Geo
Frony
Holey Bros
Kelly
St. Paul
Eis
Hill Interests Secure South Dakota Central Railway
Louis W. Hill owner and president of a Northern railway holds the South Dakota Central railway after a June 12 sale under federal court orders. O. Kalman acts as agent for Hill in the purchase. Merger with the Great Northern line appears likely, creating a north south connection within the state.
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Louis W. Hill
Hill
A Northern Railway
South Dakota Central Railway
O. Kalman
Louis Hill
Great Northern
Mass muster at Camp Hagman as 107 officers and men arrive
About 107 officers and men gather at Camp Hagman on a Saturday, more than last year’s 650 muster as the regiment expands. Fourteen companies form with several new units in Lead Sioux Falls Pierre and other towns. Separate company roll calls list scattered strength while uniforms run short and militiamen appear in citizen clothes.
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Weven
Hagman
Lead
Sioux Falls
Redfield
Citizens
Hedrick
Rapid City
Hospital Corps
Paulkton
Pierre
Brookings
Parken
Ko Canton
Mitchell
Lemmon
Aberdeen
Webster
Ipswich
Local Accidents Reported Near Veblen and Area
Roy Synstegaard ten year old is recovering after a bullet pierced his arm from a 22 calibre rifle. A six mile northeast Veblen child fractured an arm at play. Anton Tyler seventeen suffered severe foot injuries from a grinding machine belt and wheel. toes may be lost. He remains at Robbins hotel for treatment.
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Roy
Ole Synstegaard
Ann
Alo
Tr Anderson
Veblen
Anton Tyler
Adolph Tyler
Robbins Hotel
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Tye
Duluth, Huron & Southern
Huron
Sissitton
Minnesota Line
Duluth
Olson, Olin & Co
Rosholt Review
South Dakota
South Dakota National Guard
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