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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1921

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Sisseton Business Man M G Olson Dies

M G Olson head of the M G Olson Company that ran eleven clothing stores in North and South Dakota and Minnesota died in Chicago from pernicious anemia. He was 49 and had lived in Grand Forks after starting stores in Montevideo Marshall Brookings Wheaton Watertown Rapid City Sioux Falls Huron Minot and finally Grand Forks. Survived by wife two children four sisters and one brother.

M. G. Olson M. G. Olson Company North South Dakota Minnnesota Olson Olin Emil Aker Olson Chicago Grand Forks N.D Gconomowoc Wis Halvorson Dawson, Mini Montevideo Minn Marshall, Minn Brookings Wheaton Watertown Sisseton Rapid City Sioux Falls S. D Huron Minot N. D Lewis Bros. Co Ontario R. B. Griffith Company Commercial Club Knight Templar Kem Temple Allen Nell Lillian Olson Everett, Wash Julia Halvorson Ida Burns Emma Owen Ella Lieberg Los Angeles H. C. Olson Mr. Olson

Norway Lutheran Church Pentecost Service Planned

Norway Lutheran Church will omit services on May 8. A Pentecost service in the Norwegian language is scheduled for the afternoon of May 15, led by Pastor O. G. Austin.

Doctor W L Shepherdson Announces Office Move

Dr W L Shepherdson osteopathic physician and surgeon announces relocation from Minneapolis Minnesota to Sisseton 8 over Rexall Drug Store office undergraduate American School of Osteopathy. He formerly served as house physician at the American Osteopathic Hospital and Missouri Womans Hospital Kirksville Missouri. Miss Mary Bue traveled from Dry Wood Lake township to visit her parents Mr and Mrs K K Bue. Sitter Agnes Gladys and brother Marvin accompanied her home for an extended Sunday visit. Myrtle Lewis, formerly employed at Dr M Peterson residence, accompanied them to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Lauria Lewis of Wist.

W. L. Shepherdson Minneapolis Mary Bue Dry Wood Lake Township K. K. Bue Agnes Gladys Marvin Wist Myrtle Lewis M. Peterson Mis Lauria Lewls

Many Changes in Produce Business During Past Week

The Farmers Produce Co. has moved into the Northern Cream Station at Peever and will operate the business from the old stand under Henning Johnson. Markle and Tracy, proprietors, show progress through hard work and courteous service. The Sisseton Produce Co. closes its cream station here, selling to R. E. Cobb Co. of St. Paul.

Farmers Produce Co Buaine Peever Henning-Johnson Messrs Markle and Tracy Sisseton Produce Co

County Jail Given Needed Repairs is Big Improvement

The unsanitary condition of the Roberts' county jail has been remedied by Green Plumbing Co. The old cesspool and defective fixtures were replaced with sanitary ware. Cracked cast pipe joints and unsafe venting were corrected and a writer urges a city plumbing ordinance to protect public health.

Roberts’ County Green Plumbing Co Sisseton Court House Charley Huermann The

Memorial Day in Sisseton Churches Plans

Preparations for a large Memorial Day service in Sisseton on Sunday include an 81 set service at the Methodist church inviting all war veterans. Monday morning the American Legion will lead the cemetery ritual and grave decorations. Afternoon features a veterans and schoolchildren parade and a patriotic program at the high school auditorium. Governor McMaster may attend to deliver the address.

American Legion Legion Auxiliary McMaster

Local Passengers Head to Wilmot for Medical Attention

Mr. John H. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson with their daughter Julia Johnson and cousin Ben Torbord were passengers to Wilmot Monday evening. Mr Johnson expects to have his towels removed and Torbord and Julia Johnson expect to receive medical attention.

John H. Johnson Julia Johnson Ben Torbord Wilmot Mr. Johnson Mr. Torbord Miss Johnson

Aker Defeats Huff Hero In 48 Minutes

Emil Aker of this city defeated Huff of Staples Minnesota in a wrestling match at the Unique Theatre. Aker won two falls in 48 minutes with a 45 minute bar lock and arm lock fall followed by a three minute reverse bar head lock fall. Referee was Father Cuntff. Huff substituted for Minnesota champion Ed Johnson who was injured.

Unique Theatre Emil Aker This City Huff Staples, Minn Aker Hulf Cuntff Ed. Johnson Minnesota Johnson

Geo Robbins Back in Bird Cage After Escape

On Monday afternoon April 4 Geo Robbins escaped from the county jail by sawing a window bar and wriggling out while the sheriff was away. He traveled to Veblen and De Beu area before Deputy John Minder closed in. With three accomplices he aimed for Canada but was captured and returned to Baker’s Bird Cage. Sale notice follows.

George Robbins Veblen Ee Deen le Beau John Minder John Canada Geoge Minder Baker

Mother's Day Program At Methodist Church

Mothers Day observances at the Methodist Episcopal Church include Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a program titled That Mother of Mine. Recitations and songs by Epworth Junior League and Gospel choir feature Ruth Gottingham Lucily Drawz Bernice Peterson Ruth Arrowsmith Lylas Peterson Boyd Markle Mery Hamon Woodrow Wilson and others plus a white carnation for attending mothers.

Mothers’ Day Epworth Junior League Ruth Gottingham Lucily Drawz Mother Cabin Bernice Peterson Ruth Arrowsmith Lylas Peterson Boyd Markle Mery! Hamon Woodrow Wilson

Anti-Saloon League Hold Meeting Here

The Anti Saloon League plans a Roberts county law enforcement convention at the Meth dist church in Sisseton on Monday evening May 23 at 8 o clock. Program includes addresses by representatives of women’s organizations Dr W G Longstreth of the American Legion and F R McKenna state attorney. The event aims to boost enforcement of all laws and citizen cooperation with officers.

Roberts County

National Hospital Day Observed May 12

The Western Minnesota hospital joins U S and Canada in National Hospital Day observance on May 12 to honor Florence Nightingale birthday. From 2 to 5 p m the public is invited to view hospital care. nurses training school invites girls to inspect the home for nurses. graduating exercises and diplomas awarded to Miss Mary Catherine Sullivan and Miss Ethel Coughlin.

Minnesota United States Canada Arbor American Public Health Association Florence Nightingale Nurses’ Training School Esues Mary Cathrine Sullivan Ethel Coughlin

Trinity Lutheran Church sees no services this Sunday

Pastor G. Austin reports no services this Sunday as the pastor and several Lutheran Leaguers attend the District convention in Sioux Falls. Sunday school children meet at 11 30. Pentecost services are planned for May 15 at 10 30 with the Mother's Day program in the evening.

Trinity Lutheran Churcil G. Austin Yastor Luthor Sioux Falls

Canvass Pushes Roberts County Fair and Sales Pavilion

The Roberts County Fair and Sales Pariliion is nearly assured with funds raised for a frame or hollow tile building. A countywide canvass invites subscriptions, valuing equal votes for $25 and up with no proxy voting. The project aims to educate and unite, promising lasting benefits, and over $7,000 has already been subscribed.

Roberts County Eneral

Saron and Goodwill Luther an Churches Services and Events

Morning services at Saron Sunday 11 30. Goodwill church hosts Sunday school Bible class at noon tutoring league at 6 45 hive ning worship at 8 00. The subject What We Owe Our Children. Ladies society meets Thursday afternoon May 12 at Mrs Nordstroms home hosted by Mrs Ole Torvik and Mrs Nordstrom. All members invited.

Saron Nox Goodwill Church Ladies Society John Nordstrom Ole Torvik Nordstrom

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Sisseton Business G. Olson Norway Lutheran Church O. G. Austin Wilson Geo. Robbins Bird House Jos. Hannasch Rt. 2 Dick Fagan Ft Worth Tex Darmouth College Katherine Stevens Ofrooklyn Katherine Calvin A. Stevens Wall Street New York City Brooklyn Methodist Episcopal Churche Henry D. Gough Dy W. L. Sheperdson Osteopath of Slaseton Rexall Drug Store Red Cross Anti - Saloon League Saron and Goodwill Lutheran Churches
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