Excellent Crop Conditions and Spreading Forest Fires
Farmers report unusually favorable rains boosting corn planting and small grain growth across South Dakota with hopes for a bumper crop. Meanwhile large forest fires rage in Canadian woods, northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan driven by high winds, with smoke lingering though Sunday rains checked the fires in Wisconsin. Reports of damage and losses rise as fires threaten several settlements across a broad 500 mile zone.
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South Dakota
Canadian Woods
Wisconsin
Upper
Michigan
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Knife River
Pike Lake
Superion
Public Library Report for April 1911
The public library opened 30 days in April 1911 with 290 volumes issued at a daily average of 9.9. Country patrons accounted for 9.9 daily issues and 22 was the largest daily circulation. Attendance totaled 673 with 125 adults and 548 children. the peak day reached 45 attendees. Reference staff numbered 22. Mrs J O Andrews donated twenty books including history and fiction. Librarian A L MacDonald extends thanks.
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J. O. Andrews
A. L. MacDonald
Eagles Give A Dance At Opera House
A large crowd of about fifty couples attended a dance by the Eagles at the Opera House last Monday evening. The event featured the Bollenbeck Orchestra, with music described as fine and inspiring. Refreshments were served at nearby venues, including the New Eagle and Chausse Cafes, to accommodate the crowd into the late hours.
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Milbank
Bollenbeck
Goys
Kittredge Dies in Hot Springs Former U S Senator
Allen's Beard Kittredge of Sioux Falls SD died Friday May 5 after a month long illness liver and kidney trouble. Born March 28 1861 in Cheshire County NH he studied law in Vermont and Connecticut before moving to Sioux Falls in 1887. A former US senator from 1901 to 1903 and a key advocate for the Panama Canal his death ends a long public career and leaves South Dakota without a peer in statesmanship. Interment was in Jaffrey New Hampshire with ceremonies at the ancestral homestead and many tributes from officials and friends.
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U.S
Allen
Beard Kittredge
Sioux Bulls
Momith
Albert B. Kittredge
Cheshire County
New Hampshire
Yale University
Sioux Falls Press
Sioux Falls
St. Paul
Republaln
South Dakota
Republican National Cor Vite
Kittredge
Sphinx
United States
Kyle
Senate
Coe L. Crawford
United States Senate
Tnee
Wittredge
Jaffrey
N. H
Senator Kittredge
H. W. Kittredge
Charles Pearson
Gardner, Mas
C. M
Argus-Leader
Womesteac
Old New England
Sisseton Wins Again in Fast Local Baseball Clash
The Sisseton High School baseball team defeated Wilmot High School on the local diamond last Saturday, with wind and enthusiasm fueling a high pace. Wilmot was shut out. few runners reached third base. Home team stars Ezra Lewis, Alfred Monnie, Willis Morris, James Hanson, Dana Babcock, and Paul Linster drove seven runs. Umpires Prof. Skorupinski and Woddy Hong. scorekeeper F. McKeever.
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Sisseton Hgh
Wilmot High School
Wimet
Ezra Lewis
Alfred Monnie
Wyllis Morris James Hanson
Dana Babcock
Paul Linster
Skorupinsk Woddy
Hong
F. McKeever
Mrs Lemmones Dies After Appendicitis Operation
The community was shocked by the death of Mrs. Lela Lemmones at her Minneapolis home following an appendicitis operation. The remains were sent to Wilmot for interment near her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gorman. She was a niece of Mrs. John Perkins, formerly of this place, and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Woods of Lien township.
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Lela
Lemmones
Minnneapolis
Wilmot
Gorman
John Perkins
Taylor Woods
Lien Township
Circuit Court Meet May 28 Hearing Naturalization Petitions
The May term of the Circuit Court for the county will convene on May 28 for hearings. A jury will be drawn and summoned to appear at a stated time. Naturalization petitions are continued to May 3, 1914 at 2 P.M. Parties must appear with witnesses. The calendar at this term will be smaller than usual.
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McNulty
Circuit Court
Municipal Court Defers Case in Preliminary Larceny Trial
In Municipal Court Judge Andrews presided over a preliminary larceny case against the defendant. The court heard submissions and on Wednesday ordered discharge of the defendant. Court will reconvene on May 15 as the May Term adjourned to that time.
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Hives L. Sprague
Cay Mondiy
Pal Court
New Weight Law Rules Berry Boxes and State Exemption
The pure food commissioner announces a new net weight law effective July 1, requiring packages to show true weight, manufacturer name and address, and product grade. Goods in state retailers before July 1, 1911 are exempt, with outside state goods not covered. Berry boxes must label true measurement. Federal border patrol along the Rio Grande, led by United States Marshal C G Brewster, tightens filibustering across the border with troops, deterring arms movement toward Mexico and branding most border activity as banditry rather than rebellion.
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Pure Food Commissioner
Col. Browater
Mexico
Washington
Chihuahua
Federal Court Decisions Involving Indian Lands
Jd. P. Stevens received a two year term in Fort Leavenworth for introducing liquor on Indian allotment lands with J W Barrington as defence attorney. Asa Sweetcorn, an Indian, pled guilty to liquor on Sisseton Wahperton reservation and drew six months in Roberts County jail plus 100 fine and costs. Yellow Boy was found guilty of grand larceny and fined. Oliver Campbell pled guilty to introducing liquor on Indian allotment lands and got six months in Brown County jail and 100 fine. Enoch Redday case postponed to November term. Tew and Duron acquitted of selling liquor to Indians. attorneys Sears and Maniap (spelled) represented defendants in all except Stevens cases.
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Jd. P. Stevens
Fort Leavenworth
J. W Barrington
Asa Sweetcorn
Sisseton-Wahperton
Roberts County
Oliver Campbell
Brown County
Enoch Redday
For Sale First-Class Safe At Stand rd Office
For sale a first class safe weighing about 1200 to 1400 pounds. Inquire at The Standard office.
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Standard Office
County Commissioners Meet In Regular Session
The board of County Commissioners met in regular session this week with all members present. The group, consisting of Lateren Grandbois Mickelson Remund and Meland, conducted business efficiently, disposing of important matters expeditiously and to the public satisfaction.
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Board of County Commiss jSioners
Messers Lateren
Grandbois
Mickelson
Remund
Meland
Bids Sought for Granary and Machine Shed at Poor Farm
The Board of County Commissioners will receive bids for material to construct a granary and machine shed at the Poor Farm. Bids are due June 2, 1911 at 10:00 AM, per an itemized bill on file with the County Auditor. J A Ray, County Auditor, notes the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of County Commis ‘Sionars
Ten O’colok A. M
J. A. Ray
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Farmers State Bank
Public Library Report
Eagles
Hot Springs, Ark
United
Mr. Lemmones
The
First National Bank
Sisseton
First Savings and Trust_Company
First National Bank OF
Sisseton, South Dakota
Yellow Boy
Tew
Duron
Sears and
Mani
Steven
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