Harvest of a Prolife Community at One Road Township
Special correspondence from Anton Myron reports activity around the One Road Township harvest. Residents such as Mrs. E A Ondahl seek hospital care in Webster, while Mr and Mrs Edward Isrealson travel to Sisseton with grain. Pete and Addie Johnson visit their grandmother Addie Wilbur, and a newborn boy arrives at P C Johnson’s home Thursday evening. Major Allen outlines plans for next year to host a fair and industrial exhibition showcasing Indian farm products and handwork for prizes. The agency school sees improvements including a condemned boys dormitory torn down for a new building.
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Anton Myron
Sisseton
E. A. Ondahl
Webster
Edward Isrealson
Pete
Addie Johnson
Addie Wilbur
P. C. Johnson
Signe Amstad
Geo. Onstad
Coal Ridge
Montana
I. J. Johson
L. J. Onstad
Allen
Improvements at Sisseton Agency
The STANDARD reporter visits the Sisseton Indian agency to note major upgrades. Major Allen removed unsightly shacks, repainted the main building, added a large porch, and remodeled the office interior with bright linoleum floors. A concrete fireproof vault now stores agency archives, marking visible progress and long-term clerical benefits.
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Standard
Sisseton Indian Agency
Tts
Major Allen
A Drive to Effington and South Dakota Pride
A vivid reminiscence lauds South Dakota during a late October drive to Effington. It praises farm prosperity, wheat, barley, cattle and leather produced in the region, noting thriving farms, fine buildings, and rapid development since reservation opening. The piece ends with a rallying call to celebrate South Dakota.
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South Dakota
Milwaukee
Sisseton Library report for September 1909
The Sisseton Public Library reports total attendance 665 for the month ending September 30 1909 with average daily attendance 22 and dues collected 1.29. Mrs Henrietta Steele donated five Poe volumes and Mr J C Knapp donated Century and Chautauquan magazines in good condition dating about twenty five years old. Librarian A L MacDonalo notes leave dates changed to Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with running days now to be Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisseton Library
Sisseton Public Library
Arialta
Irks
T “Boys
Henrietta Steele
Edgar Allen Poe
J.C. Knapp
The European Restaurant Opens Under F D Chausee
The European Restaurant opens to the public Monday under F D Chausee’s management. About one honored hungry human was fed at dinner. The eatery offers table service, cuisine, a lunch counter, grill, and a rear dining room with private booths. It aims for liberal patronage among diners who seek good food and quick service.
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F. D. Chausee
Piano contest opens with new candidate Maud Kellogg
The piano contest for the STANDARD'S is underway with brisk pace as contestants gear up. Miss Maud Kellogg joins the field while votes begin counting on October 29 for the first special prize. Girls urged to seek support from friends and not be discouraged by early rankings.
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Maud Kellogg
Diamond Doings and Local Notices Terse Roundup
Diamond community notes include Jim Larson moving to Seeley farm, Miss Wilma Aldrich visiting Irene, Sisseton attendance at Gilbert place auction, Phyllis Lindquist visiting from Graceville, Browns Valley elevator man at hunting, Kaufman daughter christened, Ross Walker papering cottage at Dokomin, James Cunningham’s rheumatism, Hardy Gilbert new team of English coach horses, Woodmen dance at the hall, Miss Josephine Lehman’s arrival to Gillis household, birth of a daughter to Ferdnand Koehler, Catholic services at nearby schoolhouse with Rev Fr Schritz officiating, and TIME CARD schedule for Mondays Wednesdays Fridays.
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Diamond
Jim Larson
Seeley Farm
Wilma Aldrich
Irene
Sisseton
Ross Walker
Dokomin
James Cunningham
Hardy Gilbert
Emil
Josephine Lehman
Kent
Minnesota
Gillis
Bank Robbery at Peeger, Safe Blown by Yeggs
Last night unseen thieves blew open the bank vault at Peeger injuring no one and made their escape. Local authorities pursue clues as reporters note the daring heist and weigh possible suspects amid a tense town vigil.
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Peeger
Robbers Loot Peever Bank in Electrified Heist
Three men ripped the First State Bank of Peever early last night stealing about seven thousand dollars after wrecking the bank safe. They rode away on a stolen electric handcar from Wilmot, cut telegraph lines, and fled toward Milbank with authorities tracing the car’s path but not yet capturing suspects.
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Peelal
Peever
S. D
Sisseton
Wilmot
Milbank
Rail line rumors link Bossko Veblen Langford route
Reports say Milwaukee railroad workers operate a double crew from Sisseton toward Bossko with plans to extend through the hills pass toward Langford. The goal is to bypass the Milbank to Sommit heavy grade, fueling speculation of an extension.
Missionary Service at M E Church October 10 1909
The second Missionary Service of the M E Sunday School will be held at the M E church on Sunday evening October 10 1909. Miss Una Moore will speak on experiences with Chinese missions in Santa Barbara California as matron of Good Will Mission School. A double quartet and group singers will lead the music. Proceeds go to home mission work. Also notice: Wanted one carload of poultry on October 27 28 by Stavig Bros.
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M. E. Missionary Service
M. BE
M. E
Adalste
Weeg
Ay Carlaw
Carlaw
Uni Moora
Una Moore
Santa Barbara
California
Good Will Mission School
Preston
Ray
Tuckey
Ethyl
Edith Price
Bobb
Cook
Bobb, With Miss Streeter
Indy
Stevens
Stavig Bros
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Citizens Nations Bank
Roberts County
Joseph Marwick
Pres
OP Rask
A H.ingersol
V.P. Henry Helvig
Asst
de Pennis
Jude
Hi Cary
A. W. Tower
Sisseton, S. D
Thandie Ruggnes
Wasuns
Slekha
J. M. Swanberg the Shoe Man
Dakota
R.A. Peterson
A. O. Tostenson
Proprietor. Jeweler
Sisseton, South Dakota
South da Dakota
Dakemi
Dames
Abre- Lave Abraham
Opabar
Opaterd
Ford
Ferdinand Koehler
Ferd
Fr. Schritz
Dumont
Diamond Boat Line
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