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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
8
The paper outlines May events at the Har dy Town Hall with a Commencement Week schedule. Highlights include a May 27 evening program with music and recitals, a May 29 Senior Play Shakespeare Midsummer Night s Dream, and May 31 final exercises with diplomas and a commencement address.
Friday morning assembly featured piano duets and recitations by Emma Waletich, Mary Honeysett, Nina Shuston, Gladys Lewis, and Wrancia Carlaw. An open exhibit of student work drew many patrons last Friday and Saturday. The eighth grade final exams run today and tomorrow in the school building. The school’s annual yearbook The LiTees will include a city history, jokes, and town ads. Prang Company praised the students’ drawings and the book will be displayed in Baltimore and Chicago.
Johnson spent the week on county business in Waubay and Webster. C. E. Lein seeks county auditor nomination and visited I. J. Johnson. Bethesda Church services were led by Rev Hylland from Wilton. James Rathbun and wife stopped by Webster area briefly. Mrs Mary Haugen and daughters visited. Thos Morland notes his brother Christian not inventor of a dental device but general agent for it.
Miss Wilma Aldrich closed a successful term at the Danielson schoolhouse in Norway township last Friday. An excellent program was followed by refreshments. Oscar C. Odegaard of Home Bend North Dakota visited. he taught parochial school in the Danielson district last year and began another term on Monday.
The MilSank high school hall team played Ducat high Selion on Wednusthiy in an away game. Yavmi-Witing TH reported a victory for Toms with notable crowd presence. Receipts for the hosting team were well below expenses, but good sport and effort were noted on both sides.
William Babb a farmer living four miles south of Wibnot was brought to the city by Deputy Sheriff Metcalfe on Wednesday evening and his case was immediately taken up by the board of insanity He was adjudged insane and ordered committed to the Yankton mental hospital Excessive fervor is blamed for the unfortunate rearrangement of the man
A basket social at the Government Indian School last Saturday evening attracted many attendees. After a lively program the baskets were auctioned, raising six dollars for the school with Dr and Mrs Brown among the guests.
Matilda and Lizzie Huempfner were released this afternoon after two weeks in county jail. Bail originally set at 45 000 each was reduced to 47 000 by defense counsel. Bondsmen are J O Grady and J T Mead of the city.
Slack of Omaha markets a new acetylene lighting plant for the Government Indian School. The system includes two hundred lights with modern fixtures, promising a complete and satisfactory illumination setup for the institution.
A post card shower celebrated Mrs T W Rav last Saturday with flowers and greeting cards from friends and relatives across the country. The gesture created a memorable occasion and showcased a charming custom.
A rural carrier examination will be held Saturday June 15 at the Sisse ton post office to fill a vacancy in the rural carrier service at Corona. The exam is open to all male US citizens who meet the requirements.
The firm of Olsen and Miller is dissolved by mutual consent with Arthur Olson retiring. N H Miller Hardware operates under N H Miller. Ira Bender remains chief clerk guiding operations as the Standard for News notes the change.
Seed advertised for sale at Schindler Brow with location coordinates 45.48. Potential buyers are urged to consider Rénuine Grimm alfalfa seed for planting.
Prof Mossman tendered his resignation to the board of education after two years of successful service at Sisseton schools. He will depart as soon as the term ends to begin law practice with Montgomery, Hill & Young in Omaha. The editor notes his work was of high quality and predicts both he and his wife will succeed wherever they go.
Robert Wilson a 17 year old youth died after being struck by lightning Friday while driving a gang plow on his grandfather William Wilson’s farm in Tinmon township. The four horses were knocked down but uninjured. Funeral services were held at the Wilson home Monday morning before the body was sent to Mason City Iowa for burial. The deceased was described as exemplary and popular and his death mourned by all who knew him.
Felix Till died after months of illness on Tuesday May 21 at relatives home in Mairmont Minnesota. His wife children mother and sisters were at his bedside when he passed. Funeral services were held on Wednesday with interment at Winnebago Minnesota. Roberts county friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
A young son of Nels Jenson of Long Trollow township was severely injured last Monday morning when he fell from a wagon and a wheel rolled over his head tearing a ear loose and injuring the scalp. He is reported to be recovering under Dr Glasier care.
Senator Robert J. Gamble will visit Roberts county on Monday May 27 speaking at the Agency at 2 PM and again at the courthouse in Sisseton at 7 30 PM Citizens are invited to attend to hear the senator discuss issues of the day.
Judge J. O. Andrews, recently recovering from pneumonia, has suffered a relapse and lies ill at home in this city. Officials report his condition is not serious and he is improving steadily.
Rev. Johnson Oldfield of the Congregational church at Milbank has been secured to speak at the opera house next Friday evening. He is described as an eloquent and forceful speaker.
John Webster, who tills a fin half section of land near Wilmot, was transacting business at the county seat Tuesday. The Standard notes a very pleasant call from the gentleman.
Finder returns two inner tubes one vulcanizer and two automobile wrenches on the pump. Reward offered. Thomas Mann Sisseton requests return.
The piece lists several candidates without opposition from the Mess-Marvick-Jorgenson-Prestwick machine. It names state senator Anton J. Dahl and a slate of representatives county officials and local posts with noted endorsements or leanings toward the gang behind the slate.
Roosevelt supporters won binding instructions at Minneapolis to back his nomination. The convention censured Taft and Lorimer, elected Roosevelt loyalists to Chicago, and named delegates at large and district delegates, signaling a likely first-ballot triumph for Roosevelt.
Editorials condemn Curtiss supporters for spreading rumors about Representative Burke’s health and alcohol use. The papers call the tactic dishonest and unworthy, noting Burke is a teetotaler who never drinks and urging voters to reject such smear campaigns.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader argues for Senator Gamble as a strong choice for re nomination citing his seniority on appropriations and other committees. It warns voters against repeating past poor trades due to perceived broad usefulness and efficiency over a long career.
City of Sisseton South Dakota will receive sealed bids for painting the water tower. Bids must be filed with the City Auditor by June 1, 1919. Specifications available at the Mayor's office. City Council may reject any or all bids. T. Axness, Mayor. Attest:
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