John P Croal Passes Postmaster Dies in Sisseton
John P Croal a long time resident of Sisseton died at his home on May 1 1919 after a career as postmaster and newspaperman. Born May 29 1860 in Whitewater Wisconsin he worked in Milwaukee and Geneseo taught school in Grant County and founded the Courant at Wilmot later moving it to Sisseton. He served as city justice and U S Commissioner before becoming postmaster in 1915. He leaves a wife Mary Prunty four siblings and three children Lieut CG G Croal who fell in France and Vincent C Croal and a large circle of friends and colleagues. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church in Sisseton with interment at Milbank.
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J. P. Croal
Sisseton
Mr. Croal
Groal
John P. Groat
Whitewater
Wis
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Sentinel
Milbank
S. C
W. M. Downie
Stone City
Grant County
Geneseo Township
Andover
Day County
Mary Prunty
Appleton
Bessie
CG. G. Croal
France
Vincent C
Courant
Wilmot
Roberts County
Press Association
Th Knights of Columbus
Order of Red Men
Modern Woodmen
Order of Eagles
Jeader
Democrat
Circle
Board of Education
United States
Aut
Croal
Hot Springs
Ark
Ison Vincent
J. M. Croal
Fargo, N. D
T. B. Groal
Las Vegas New
Kate Eastman
Oakland, Cal
T. H. Hicks
Melrose Township
W. W. Wilson
O'Hara
O'Neil
Dougherty
Hennencamp
Browns Valley
St. Lawrence Cemetery
Christ
Dr E D Quinnel Promoted to Captain in Medical Corps
The Ortonville Journal notes Dr E D Quinnel now stationed at Esch Germany in the Medical Coins has been promoted to Captain. He previously practiced in Sisseton South Dakota before joining the Regular Army Medical Corps and serving near front lines in France. He plans a fourteen day leave to visit England and Scotland.
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E. D. Quinnel
Esch Germany
Ted
Quinnel
St. Mich
Argonne
France
England
Scotland
Ortonville
Journal
New Council Takes Charge as City Officials Sworn In
The new city council assumed control Monday evening. Mayor Bunder was sworn in and began appointing the new term’s officials including City Auditor Ben Sonstegaard, street and water commissioner Ed Opsal, and night police Nels Johnson. Mayor Arrowsmith along with Aldermen Aker Allingham and Teigen stepped out after serving creditably.
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Bunder
Ben Sonstegaard
Ed Opsal
Nels Johnson
Arrowsmith
Aker Allingham
Teigen
Swenunson Visits Peever Family Then Returns Home
J D Swenunson came up from Peever Saturday night and spent Sunday with his family before returning.
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J.D. Swenunson
Peever
County road plan and baby pork contest announced
County commissioners toured proposed state highway between Lake City and Sisseton noting scenic value and improvements. Roberts County and Marshall County discuss western road to meet at county line. The Boys and Girls Baby Pork Contest opens May 15 to June 1 with Browns Valley Fair Aug 27 29 and prizes up to 10 dollars.
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County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Hill
Vincent and Healey
J. H. Russell
Samdah
W. S. Given
L. G. McKenzie
Hy. B. Tysell
Lake City
Sisseton
Clear Lake
Red Iron Lakes
Red Iron Lake Township
Red Iron Township
Roberts County
Big Gulch
Goudie
Red Tron
Roberts County Commissioners
Long Hollow
Marshall County
South Dakota
Browns Valley Fair
Traverse County
Browns Valley
Farm Bureau
Count
Buchanan
Tracy
Gues
Browns Vail Ye
Degreier
Roberts
Fair Association
C. G. Tracy
S. D
Death of Louie Olson in Alto Township
Louie Olson died at his home in Alto township on Tuesday morning May 6 1919 at age eighteen after a prolonged illness from quick consumption. He leaves a father three brothers and two sisters including Mrs Will Mann. his mother died recently. Funeral services were held Friday at Ortley with interment in Ortley cemetery.
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Louie Olson
Alto Township
Will Mann
Our City
Ortley
Eyes On View at Sisseton Commercial Hotel
Clement McLean of Peever transacted business here between trains Thursday in Sisseton. Come early Friday May 16 to see Lepler about your eyes at the Commercial Hotel.
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Clement McLean
Peever
Lepler
Sisseton
Milbank buttermaker to open new Milbank creamery
W. E. Redman of Milbank D. O. 8 visited town week before last and bought the old cooperative creamery building from stockholders with plans to install new machinery and start operations by early May. He was manager of Milbank Farmers Creamery and a skilled buttermaker but could not leave Milbank after salary boost. He announced in the Buttermakers Journal he hopes to locate a capable manager here soon, calling the opportunity favorable.
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W. E. Redman
Milbank
Buttermakers Journal
Effington
Advertising A Dynamic Force Says Physician
The physician notes that a decade ago advertisers debated whether ads paid but now merchants invest in advertising and craft effective copy. He argues that the advertising-minded business leader dominates while those who ignore ads fall behind.
Physicians Embrace Publicity Era Says Sullivan
Celestine J. Sullivan with the Public Health Conservation League tells the Santa Barbara convention that doctors can no longer avoid advertising. He argues publicity standardizes the profession and reduces danger, comparing medical ads to Liberty loans and consumer products to put health in homes.
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Celestine J. Sullivan
Public Health Conservation League
State Medical Society
Santa Barbara
Sulivan
Community News Highlights At Local Families
Mrs O M Odegaard cared for Eva Schacker while Emma Jones stayed with Jack Jones. Andrew Wiere traveled to Eden for seed potatoes and flax. Miss Fladland’s school ended Friday. Mrs Henry Botham visits, Laura Sehacker works for James Christenson, and Russell Otto assists there. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs James Christenson in May. Richard Wooley recovered from mumps. Dave Leckness visited town for haying and Martin Pederson bought lumber for a garage. Lars Fagerland works on breaking new days. Miss Fladland Esther Pederson visited Miss Erickson’s school, and George Detkins Tona Steppa Mary Stapleton Myrtle Nebakken fished last Sunday.
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O. M. Odegaard
Eva Schacker
Minder’s
Sisseton
Andrew Wiere
Eden
Miss Fladland
Henry Botham
Emma Jones
Jack Jones
Laura Sehacker
James Christensons
Russell Otto
James Christenson
Richard Wooley
Dave Leckness
Martin Pederson
Lars Fagerland
Esther Pederson
Resolutions of Sympathy from Winona Camp No 1683
Resolutions adopted May 5 1919 express sympathy to Ruth Minder and her family on the death of her mother. The minutes will record the action and a copy sent to Neighbor Minder and published in the Sisseton Standard. Pathetic note ends with a mention of Peptona and price in error.
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Winona
Ruth Minder
Winons
Minder
Yanks Are Coming Washington Transport Arrivals Noted
Shipping notices list arrivals in May of several transports and ships to New York and Boston carrying army units. Re D'Italia brings 2nd field army HQ and multiple detachments. Hudson carries 158th infantry elements. Guuseppi Verdi carries 78th division units and support. Peerless ships various battalions and artillery detachments. Georgia to Boston with 121st field artillery. early convoy personnel include 80th army corps HQ and engineers.
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Washington
New York
2Nd Field Army
Signal Corps
Hudson
158Th Infantry
Guuseppi Verdi
78Th Division
208Rd Mobile
307Th Field Artillery
108Th
108Th Field Artillery
110Th Infantry
Georgia
Boston
121St Field Artillery
80Th Army Corps
513Th Engineers
Grain Belt: Vast Midwest Region Produces Most Crops
The wedge shaped region from east of the 100th meridian through Missouri to Oklahoma and north to North Dakota, then back through Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan to Pennsylvania, accounts for about one fifth of the United States and yields four fifths of the corn, three fourths of the wheat and oats, and three fifths of the hay. This belt is easily plowed, fertile, and world renowned for corn productivity.
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100Th Meridian
Missouri
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
United States
Parent-Teachers Meeting At High School Assembly
A Parent Teachers Association meeting will be held next Monday evening at eight o clock in the High School Assembly. The program includes a public showing of plans for a new school building via a reflectoscope. Special music and talks on music in life and school are planned.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Miss Rupp
Rev. Austin
A. O. Torvick
Miss Stark
Be a first day depositor at the Guaranty State Bank
A note invites readers to visit Guaranty State Bank on the first day of deposits Wednesday May 14 to open accounts. The item emphasizes a welcoming event for new customers at the bank.
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Guaranty State Bank
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John P. Croal
Dr. Quinnel
Britton
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