County Commissioners Proceed Over Eight Year Audit
The January 15 1913 meeting directed the auditor to request a state public examiner to audit county offices including the sheriff for eight years. Bridge bids were opened from Great Northern Bridge Co and Marsh Engineering Co, culvert bids from several firms, and a delay clause considered pending Duluth Corrugating and Roofing Co’s material details. March 5 1913 the board accepted steel and concrete bridge bids and county bank deposit bids, with bonds required. The board adjourned to March 6 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Harry Granbois
Great Northern Bridge Company
Minneapolis
Minn
Marsh Engineering Co
Des Moines
Hennepin Bridge Co
Duluth Corrugating and Roofing Co
Duluth
Sisseton S. D
Marsh Engineering Company
Roberts County State Bank
Corona
Corona State Bank
S. D
Stuw Savings Bank
Ortity
First State Banik
Summit
Farmers State Bank of Sigseton
American Surety Company of
New York
State Bank of
Ortley
Western Surety Company of
Sioux Falls
First State Bank of
C. R. Jorgenson
Dandy Minstrel Show Excites Opera House Audience
The Dark Town Minstrels directed by Miss Della Gould drew a lively crowd with a full cast of characters and a two part program. Performances featured numerous solos and encores, praised as laughable and well staged, with plans to repeat in the Agency and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Dark Town Minstrels
Della Gould
Farce
Wonderful ‘Telephone
Sam Dunbar
Chicken Jones
Zeb Washington
Rastus Washington
Kinkey Snow Bell Boy
Babe Lee Pianttt
Sindy Lou Trap
Givadam Jones
Sisseton Boys
Miss Gould
Teachers Meeting in Sisseton April 5 1918
Notice announces the Sisseton Division of the Teachers Reading Circle and the Sisseton District Institute meeting at the courthouse on Saturday April 5 1918 starting at 1 PM. The program aims to be practical and inspirational and invites all interested in public school welfare to attend. County Superintendent. Easter cards available at Red Cross drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisseton
Teachers’ Reading Circle
Sisseton District Institute
Court House
Bonnie Andrews
Runaway Team Wrecks Indian Woman’s Visit to Town
An Indian man named Able and his wagon team lost control near town on Tuesday. Mrs. Able, riding in the wagon, was thrown and severely injured with a leg fracture and bone protruding through flesh. She was rushed to Towers hospital, where doctors fear the injuries may prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jown Able
Mrs. Able
Towers Hospital
St Patrick's party at Mrs Olson home with guests
A St Patrick's party at Mrs. Arthur Olson's home featured hosts Mrs Olson and Mrs Crockett with assistants Miss Lunde and Miss Wilde. Green and white decor, white dresses with green trim, and green carnation flowers set the tone. Refreshments included ice cream with shamrock decorations and Progressive Five Hundred. Guests listed include C. H. Babcock H. L. Spackman John Spackman P. H. Brown and others. On Tuesday afternoon another gathering featured a guessing contest, piano duets, and guests riding in Tomlin's new vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Olson
Sun
C. H. Babcock
H. L. Spackman
John Spackman
P. H. Brown
W. BE. Cariberg
W. F. Miller
C. T. Axneas
John Meadoo
Uy . A. Pet
M.A. Knappen
J.C. Knapp
J. Tho
Iver Stadat
Thos
Wm. Swedland
Dan Knight
Leo Lukanitech
New
E. Lien
A. Marvick
J. J. Batterton
Gary
G. Beach
A. Mahoney
J. McGee
F. D. Chausse
Barrington
H. Morris
Leo Lukanitsch
T. S. Osman
Thos. Mani
Fisher
Death of Dr. Karn Ends Ortonville Doctor's Career
Judge Knight received a telegram announcing the death of Dr. J Karn in California where he died while seeking throat treatment. His wife and children will bring the body to Ortonville Minnesota for funeral services. Born in Woodstock Ontario fifty five years ago, he practiced in Big Stone City then Ortonville for decades, known for kindness and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Knight
J. Karn
California
Ortonville
Minn
Mr. Knight
Des Moines
Iowa
Dr. Karn
Woodstock
Ontario
Big Stone City
James River Valley Luther League Plans Two Day Convention
Annual convention of the James River Valley Central Luther League set for a two day event in this city beginning Saturday March 29. Papers include Church Loyalty and Why are we Lutherans led by speakers from Webster Aberdeen Bath Bristol Hecla and Webster. Sunday evening rally topics Faith Hope Charity with Rev C A Wiederandere Rev W Kraushaar and Rev O O Hofstad. Special music planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James River Valley
S. Salberg
Aberdeen
B. A. Adams
Bristol
Farewell Party for Magnus Hustad at Stavig Home
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stavig hosted a farewell gathering Monday evening for Magnus Hustad who leaves Tuesday for Montana. Guests enjoyed games, a spin time, and refreshments. Attendees included Agnes Stavig, Mabel Chilson, Mabel Swenumson, Alma Hendrickson, Gladys Lewis, Adelle MacDonald, Millie Thorgen, Clara Thornon, Edith Swedlund, Slara Dahli, Chris Pederson, Elias Johnstad, Olin Dunn, and several Saterens and Hansons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stavig
Magnus Hustad
Montana
Egent
Agnes Stavig
Mabel Chilson
Mabel Swenumson
Pra Marvick
Alma Hendrickson
Gladys
Lewis Adelle MacDonald
Millie Thorgen
Clara Thornon
Edith Swedlund
Slara Dahli
Chris Pederson
Elias Johnstad
Olin Dunn
Notice to subscribers pay up or paper will be stopped
Those who know themselves indebted to the Standard for one or more year's subscription must now pay up or the paper will be stopped and the account placed in the hands of a collector. This is made necessary by a communication from the postal department at Washington. A good many are paid in advance, but there are still a number who are behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Washington
Notice of Teachers Examination in Sisseton SD
Notice is given that the next regular examination for teachers certificates of second and third grade and teachers primary certificates will be held in the court house at Sisseton South Dakota on Thursday and Friday April 3 and 4 beginning at 8 30 am Thursday morning Bonnie Andrews County Superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisseton
South Dakota
Thurgo
Bonnie Andrews
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Board of County Commissioners
First Saving & Trust Co
Staseton
First National Bank
Farmers State Bank
Citizens State Bank
White Rock
Board of Education
Hart School District
Eftington
N.o. 14
Roberts County
Hart
O. F. Lien
Granbois
Theo. C. Mannis
H. H. Fromell
Mickel Mickelson
Larson and Johnson
Ortley Township
A. H. Ingersoll
Hans Hanson, Jr
First State Banter
Chas. E. Chrisman
C. F. Porter
Middleman
Mr. Jefferson
James Oliver Bones
Rastus Jackson
Harvey Crosby Bones
Lankey Cole
James Hanson
Tambo
Sambo
Cotton
James Honeysett
Blackey White
Ezra Lewis
Baby Wood
Dewey Hanson
Selmer Rask
Rufus Brown
Lloyd Peterson
Kinkey Snow
Paul Linster
Duna Job Lincoln
Henry Hanson
Possum Smith
Aubrey Knight
Poke Harris
Dana Babcock
Wyllis Morris Babe Lee
Gordon Babcock
Kurnel Green
James Oliver
Lindy Lou
Trene Gamm Giyadam Jones
Dave Burt
Part
Darktown Minstrels
Sambo Cotton
Desert
Kentucky
Rastus Johnson
Eth
Red Cross Drug Store
ST. Patrick Parties
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