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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
8
Correspondence notes Norwegian Independence Day will be celebrated at Jot Israelaon's on Friday May 11. An invitation is extended for all to attend. J Slooe of Sioux Gley town and his driver Mr Allen of Ortley dined at Wilbur's with P C Johnson, Wits, children, and Kay Graves.
Local residents share weekend activities with visits and shopping in Peever. Mrs. R A DeFrance and Mrs. John Larson shopped Friday while many names appear in social rounds around town and nearby areas.
A rambling local notice cites visits by Iver Sladatad Wraik Jaluks and Tom Mant near Veblen and Wefan Olaf Oinetti's business call. It mentions a Friday rally at Brandsvolas bar with a free dinner and a baseball game Crawford versus Sheet Iron Corp, plus speeches and a short program.
Lien andfrey Dabiille in suffering with lynil case of blood palaon, Mrs. 3, Hensrud returned from Minneapoli Saturday where she had treatment at a hospital. Miss Jonnie Watsby from Spokane is visiting. Measter, Nira ledvile Anton Arneson hind the misfortune to lose tires your trig ateers, JuAL Wook. Mrs. P. Maxtons is reaching a new barn. P. A. Dahl, A. Witness, A. Teito and B. Mon font Were ad Sistleton huradas as ie com mittuu on the Muridixa Road proposition. Dry Vinge busy etveting a large bars Tuesday. Miss Anna Deane closed a very successful set of school in Llen township on Thursday and will leave this week for her home in Manveaports.
Sunday prayers and Vigauccens mentioned. Bergstrom visited home. Local families from White Rock visited the vicinity. Sidney Johnson, Swan Wurgstrom, Walfrid Peverson referenced. O.K. Jorgenson gave a speech at Crawford church house. A horse was lost last week and a coffee sale was announced at Thompson's.
An elderly man shares the personal path to long life noting abstinence from tobacco and moderation in effort. He contrasts extreme work with relaxation and conservation, claiming wisdom in age brings practical advice rather than bravado. Fargo N D passes along the interview.
Colonel Roosevelt visits Bellaire Ohio as part of a two to three week campaign schedule covering 1749 miles and sixty speeches across all districts except Hamilton County. He criticizes Taft on primaries and tariff policy while urging unity and stronger support for his presidential principle.
President Taft delivered a sharp half hour tirade against Colonel Roosevelt in Cambridge Ohio. He called Roosevelt a demagogue and dangerous flatterer whose vanity could threaten the nation. Taft criticized Roosevelt’s disregard for the constitution and warned against returning him to office.
The Republican state convention elected delegates to the national convention. Senators Warren and Clark, Congressman Monell, Patrick Sullivan, W H Huntley, and W L Wall will attend. Huntley leads the Roosevelt delegation from Sheridan county and the slate is instructed for President Taft.
Snow blankets Colorado as ten inches fall across the state on May 15. Temperatures vary widely with warm spells noted. The heavy precipitation promises irrigation water for eastern farmers while fruit growers remain cautiously optimistic about potential damage and crop prospects.
Archbald inquiry summons prominent coal magnate GAER to testify. The session centers on industry practices and financial dealings, drawing attention from regional business circles.
George I Baer president of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad was subpoenaed by the house judiciary committee as a witness in the Archbald commerce court investigation. He will be asked about a coal property sale negotiated by John Henry Jones through W J Richards vice president and superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal company. Jones testified he paid Archbald a $250 regent from his commission on the deal and facilitated $500 on a note. Richards also has been subpoenaed.
Generals Campa and Arquemedo, once believed slain, rout 1,600 federals at Mapini with 2,000 rebel troops. Orozco withdraws his main force to Jiminez as Campa and Arquemedo entrench in Mapini, claiming a tactical victory despite an earlier setback.
May 15 report says William T. Stead, famed writer and Titanic victim, sent a spirit message claiming his death was painless and calm. Ferdinand Girod of the Psychic Research Society of France announced successful communication after repeated efforts.
White Earth North Dakota May 15 Two children died when a can of gasoline overturned and exploded in the Wardid home. The five month old and a two year old daughters were killed. The mother was badly burned while trying to rescue them and may die.
May 15 report states an attack on Gonzaro Enrile of Oroxco's army in the plaza. Two assailants stabbed Enrile three times and fired at him, missing on the shot. Enrile is described as socialist and deemed the brains of Grosto's revolution.
Notices under this heading are charged at the regular legal rate payable when affidavits are delivered. The policy indicates the fee structure applies to submissions and processing timelines specified by the publication.
Department of the Interior announces an intention to make five claims to land within the Walipeton Indian Reservation area near Sixseton. The hearing will occur May 6 at the district commissioner's office in Siexwton. Knute Lveron Augustus Haveiden and Rate Sunde act as witnesses for the claims.
Samuel J Brown administrator reports the sale of estate land in township one hundred twenty seven to be heard May 13 1912 at Stevo Roberts County. The land bought by A W Lindquist for 1280 dollars. court hearing to confirm sale and allow objections with witnesses.
State of South Dakota Roberts County Court notices heirs Theresa Dewbealee Augusta Lange Anthony Jacomet and Josip Jacomet that on May 28 1912 at 2 p.m. in Sisseton Court Room the will of Jacob Jacomet deceased will be proved and Theresa Dewbealee’s claim for letters of administration will be heard Judge J J Turner presiding Clerk J Leary attorney J Studstad.
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