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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
1
The readable fragments reference law or rewards in a state context, mentioning a May timeframe and some local details. Names and places are unclear, but the text suggests a notice about a reward or legal action tied to a state event.
Partial OCR fragment references Tye West Ven and an April May period with names Etter Clog and Prave N Fs 4 46. The unreadable text limits reliable details but hints at a local notice or brief involving persons and dates.
A local council considers a roof replacement project at the Northside Community Center after a bid review reveals structural concerns. Officials say the plan would improve safety and reduce weather-related damage while questions about contractor qualifications are being addressed.
Roberts County Sunday school convention at the Presbyterian church drew about 80 delegates despite muddy roads. Highlights included papers by Mrs. Munroe and Rev. Christianson, a lengthy business session with officer elections, and talks by I N Halliday on teaching essentials and building adult classes. The event named Sisseton as next convention site for September with June as an interim period.
School children assemble at 9 a m at the schoolhouse and march with old soldiers and W R C ladies to the cemetery. After dinner the program resumes at 1 p m at Star theatre with prayers, recitations, songs, flag drills, a Flowers for the Blue and the Gray recitation, and an address by H B Morris. A Woodman hall picnic follows for soldiers and families with dinner provided by W R C ladies.
The piece argues happiness comes from simple comforts and companionship rather than endless pursuit of land money and larger homes. It warns that unrestrained business success can erode life satisfaction and suggests a ham sandwich shared with a friend as a model of fulfillment.
City officials grapple with gravel supply as streets require protection against rain. Milwaukee railroad’s gravel sales are blocked by the interstate commerce commission, prompting talk the Commercial club could seek a donation. Other railways in Minnesota haul stone free for road use, leaving a ten mile overland option as the nearest source.
Rumors say the South Dakota Central plans a 125 mile extension from Watertown to Hankinson, North Dakota, linking Sisseton and other points, with many rail jobs likely. Great Northern shipments to Browns Valley fuel speculation of new lines and a Milwaukee Road move around a long standing agreement.
The appearance here gave proof that no mistake has been made in getting him for state secretary. The convention adjourned a few minutes before nine after singing God be with you till we meet again. Railroad officials held the train for an hour and a half. Attendees from outside towns included I. N. Halliday Sioux Falls M. A. Weseman Wilmot Rev H C Hoyer Wilmot Mrs J A Munro Wilmot Myrtle Munro Wilmot Mabel Remand Wilmot Frances Younker Wilmot Alice Hart Corona Mrs Evelyn Aney Peever Mrs H A Kurrasch Peever Ida Smith Lee Edward Schween Corona Joseph E Bowers Corona Charlie L Herrick Corona Mabel E Brown Corona Rev H E Redmayne Corona Ida Goodyer Wilmot Mrs C Jensen Wilmot W J Smith Lee Mrs W E Stevenson Good Will Mrs J Stevenson Good Will M W Williams Wilmot Mrs Oien Effington James Oien Effington Alma Stevens Britton County papers please copy
160 acre farm for rent in South Dakota area near Sisseton. Property details include township 128 range 50 and references to Nels Johnson. Listing notes indicate a specific description page and file identifier 42tf.
A Sisseton boosters meeting at the Commercial club formed plans for a grand celebration on June 30, opening day of the county fair. W F Carberg was elected chairman and Casper Kennedy secretary as committees start work to organize sports and a magnificent parade to outdo past efforts.
Judge McNulty in circuit court suspends sentence for two grand larceny defendants until June 1 with monthly letters back to the judge on their progress. A July 1 review and annual updates follow seeking reform rather than punishment. Proceedings surprised State's Attorney Harkin and the defense.
In a heated road contest at Sisseton last Saturday, Browns Valley High School overcame a late deficit. Valley rallied in the ninth to tie, then prevailed 10 to 9 in eleven innings. Hard hitting defined the game as Browns Valley earned an away win.
The Misses Augusta Martha and Emma Burmeister took in part of the celebration at Peever last Saturday.
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