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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
1
The Sisseton Standard announces a postoffice order requiring removal of delinquent subscribers. If in arrears by April first, names will be dropped and debts handed to a collection agency. Readers unable to pay may complete a Subscription Order to keep receiving the newspaper.
Notice for next regular examination for teachers certificates of second and third grade and primary certificates will be held at the court house in Sisseton South Dakota on Thursday and Friday April 3 and 4 beginning at 830 AM Thursday Bonnie Andrews County Superintendent Also girl wanted for general house work at Sisseton Electric Laundry.
A 1913 city candidate in Sisseton announces he seeks the mayoral post as an independent. He pledges impartial enforcement of ordinances, stopping liquor sales, cleaning streets and alleys, and prompt city revenue collection. He asks for the vote and offers to accept news items for the Standard.
Miss Bernice Charlotte Cook and Lloyd Clark Gleason were married Sunday noon March 1 at the bride’s mother’s home Rev R C Shearer officiating. Miss Myrtle Cook was maid of honor and Edward Gleason best man. They will live with the groom’s parents at Eddy.
The Beardsley basketball game was played in a poorly lighted hall where two new Beardsley players scored all their team’s points. Beardsley led 11 to 2 at halftime, then Beardsley’s light improved as the visitors scored 19 in the second half. Despite rough play, it was a fast, clean contest. Afterward, a reception at Beardsley High followed.
To the People of Roberts County the author defends John S Swanson for securing a 250 appropriation from the state game fund to aid Orville Johnson in saving Lake Traverse fish. Swanson funded work personally after carloads of fish were dying and oversaw it at his own expense. dispute arises over actual amount and Jorgenson’s accusations of fudged figures.
Zenith Club met in regular session at the home of Mrs. Vera Rickett March 20 with all active members present. M Cottingham read a paper on Hamlets love for Ophilia, Babcock led the Hamlet lesson, and Mrs. Turner, back from a Pacific coast trip, attended. Mrs. Cottingham will hostess April third.
The Record notes a disputed claim that the Standard earned about 1 100 per day for 60 days totaling around 1 109 700 for county work. It catalogs services including delinquent tax lists reports and election notices, praising accuracy yet acknowledging potential overcharges. The public examiner is asked to investigate printing bills to resolve questions.
Ortonville fans learned that George Eastman, former Ortonville team member and Sioux from near Sisseton, has signed with the Pittsburg club of the National League. Eastman, who played second base and outfield last summer, is seen as promising though unlikely to appear often this season as big teams keep recruits in practice for a year or two. He is the son of Rev. John Eastman and well known locally.
Clarice Thompson vacations with Ardys Ryan. Chas Philips reports a horse injured by a wire fence. Annie Rud recovers from appendicitis and returns from Minneapolis. Harvey Barnett travels to Powell Wyoming.
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