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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
8
A large audience of 400 to 500, mostly children, enjoyed a program by Craven and Grade pupils at the opera house. Over 160 children performed with after school drills, marshalling, and decorates by Helen Rask and Ellen Marvick. About $45 was raised for library books. the event benefited the high school library and the teachers and pupils.
Audit notes the financial condition of Sinseton City Roberts County for the year May 1 1912 to April 20 1918. Cash on hand license fees water rent water meters and interest are listed. Notary Andrew Marvick certifies accuracy with signatures and seals from South Dakota.
In the eighth grade room about 60 attendees enjoyed a social for sophomores and freshmen plus high school and grade teachers. The room featured school colors black red gold alice blue white. Activities included games ice cream cake and school yells.
The Junior class hosted a Tuesday evening reception for the seniors at the Rask residence. Purple and gold decorations marked the seniors table while the Juniors’ table featured pink and white carnations and roses. An elaborate four course dinner was served by Mrs. Rask and Mrs. Marvick with toasts omitted.
Mrs. W. F. Miller came home Wednesday evening after visiting her mother in Clear Lake.
An animassed South Dakota event, the May Music Bestival in Aberdeen features M Cordelia Lee, praised by European critics as a leading violinist. The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra performs all three days, and the Aberdeen Choral Union presents Haydn's Immortal Oratorio with seventy five voices and seven soloists. Details via A W Woodish or Aberdeen Commercial Club.
A county commission dispute revolves around a Perkins payment and past rulings. The speaker contends board members acted in good faith, cites costs if delayed, and likens Jorgenson to a complaining passenger on a New York steamer. The text also includes guardianship and mortgage matters in Roberts County South Dakota with court orders and notices of sale for real estate.
Estate of John Ahlen. Esther Stevenson seeks letters of administration. Hearing set for May 1918 at 9 AM in the County Judge’s Office Sisseton Roberts County. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated April 1998. Judge Kuiaht, County Court. Clerk D F Stevens.
Public sale of the mortgaged premise on the front door of the Court House in Sisseton Roberts County South Dakota on the first day of June 1914 at two o clock pm. Mortgage dated March 24 1912 by J A Jotun and Clark Johnson to Silvius mortgagee recorded in Roberts County South Dakota. Foreclosure sale due to default on principal and interest with attorney fees.
An order from Roberta County Court authorizes private sale of real estate belonging to the late Susan F. Brown. The parcels include sections in Roberts County with specified lots and ranges. Terms require one third cash and the balance due within ninety days after court approval. Bids may be filed after April 26 and will be opened May 12 at 2 pm.
Notice is given by P. Rusk administrator of Ole J Sundt deceased to creditors and others with claims against the estate. Claims must be exhibited within six months after first publication with vouchers. Administrator’s address is Staxeton Roberts County South Dakota. Dated April 3 10.
Notice is hereby given by Henry S. Morris executor of the estate of John P. Schive deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims to be sent to Henry S. Morris at First National Bank Building in the city of Sioux Seton Roberts County South Dakota dated April 26 1913.
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