Weeds and Hay Amid South Dakota Neighborhood News
Southeast rural notes report road boss Milton Rogers acting on weed complaints with power to cut and burn when dry. Harvest underway as Duncan arrives to set binders. picnic at A Limberger and local dances draw crowds. A ball game tally shows Orange 15 Big 4 10 and Sluggers 6 Bentley boys 0. Various residents travel, visit, and attend community events across Adams County in early August 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Rogers
Peter Anderson
Fuir
Duncan
A. Limberger
Orange
Bentley Boys
Stebbins
George Goodmanson
Dora Limberger
Weightman Whittlings and Local Rail Road Hopes
C Shinsucker bought a new binder. Geo Weightman hauled freight from Jommon for his store last week. Mr and Mrs Erick Severson visited J Sime and family of Springbutte last Sunday. Several gentlemen, likely railroad men, passed through last week viewing Timber Creek valley. We hope they find the land favorable and that a railroad may soon reach the valley. The area is flat, fertile, and holds large crop potential. Farmers are progressive and hopeful for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Shinsucker
Geo. Weightman
Jommon
Erick Severson
J. Sime
Springbutte
Timber Creek
Farmers showcase grain stands and local activity in region
The report highlights robust grain stands on farms with a desire for a railroad to move grain to market. Visitors Bert Hugann and Warren Rode came from Lemmon last week. A.B. Severson photographs farm scenes while Fred Gordon hauled hay to Lemmon Tuesday. Some farmers pause barley, Christ Eid works for Ed Olson, and a bachelor has reportedly secured a bread baker. The Selma post office has moved north on section 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hugann
Warren Rode
Lemmon
A.B. Severson
Fred Gordon
Christ Eid
Ed Olson
Selma
Stowers Stray Leaves Local Visit and Community Notice
Mis Ko Wy Lathrop and Bayar Falla visit with friends in Iowa as Kurt and Werley Lathrop store ramen in North Dakota. Frank Roney visited by a hail commissioner and wine makers discuss regional events. Gillyeek travels to Extellint S Vat after a lengthy shell with felegus in the vicinity. Several local misdeeds on the Stowers-Leromim rind base beaches worry travelers. Mr Gi. Wo Shrader travels to Hettles on Wednesday for business. Mrs Ericesan of Selma aided during the past week with mall deliveries between Selmar Stowers. Nick Kurt hosts a social at his home. Weather improves and Friday attendance at the Binday school remains good with cordial welcome to visitors and regular attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis Ko
Lathrop Asdten
Bayar Falla
Mie
WA Kurt and
Werley Lathrop
N. Dak
Frank Roney
Wijister
Gillyeek Hans
Gi. Wo Shrader
Hettleser
Ericesan
Selma
Merdubceum
Selmar Stowers
Nick Kurt
Binday
Busy Carpenters Spark Lemmon Building Boom
A growing construction wave continues in Lemmon with multiple residences under way. Contractor Malloy finishes a 24 by 60 electric building behind Williams pool hall while Hodson Warrick Berry Morris and Schnell advance cottages and a barn, hinting at sustained activity before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Malloy
Electric Light and Power Co
First Avenue
Williams’ Pool Hall
Hodson
3D St
J. H. Warrick
Logan Berry
2D Avenue
Corse
Mowrey
W. L. Dousman
Local Homes Expanded to Meet Growing Demand
Peter Culbertson completes his seventh dwelling as he backs his faith in Lemmon by investing in new cottages. On the north side, Pat Meehan enlarges the Stateline Laundry to meet rising demand and added capacity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Culbertson
Lemmon
Mr. Culbertson
Pat Meehan
Saloon Keepers vs Bar Tenders in Lemmon Diamonds Comedy
Unanimous witnesses recount a humorous Lemmon baseball style farce between saloon keepers and bartenders. Players dispute scoring, with frequent claim of home runs and mishaps, while figures like Mat Williams and Gus Wynthe feature in the tally of the day’s antics. The event ends with cheers and lingering doubt over details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Tina
Neterd
Atbaugh
Tts
Leen
Tan
Fil Delehun
Isaselt
Tou
Law Harel Math
Mat Williams
Dad
Gus Wynthe
Marcis Railles
Red O'Connor
Owens
Laura
Tom Young
Otters
Farm loan and crop insurance offer from Condon and Sampson
Ready cash for farm needs and quick loans are available from Condon and Sampson of Lemmon S D. They invite all farmers to come in to discuss financing and crop insurance for the season and promise prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condon
Sampson
Lemmon
Peculiar mishap near base house at Hotel Green Lemmon
John J Teeters prepared to move an International gasoline traction engine and separator bought through Duncan agency when a belt wheel segment weighing nearly 300 pounds shattered the tin awning and launched through it. Despite crowds, no one was struck. Repairs are underway before a nearby threshing experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Teeters
Duncan Agency
Coffinbuttes
Sale notices and local notices near Lemmon
Trade and sale advertisements list farm machinery and fencing items for sale near Tarzan and Lemmon, with horses to pasture asked nearby. Local visitors include immigration agent Wallace and photographers touring Lemmon for Milwaukee exhibit material. Other brief items note new staff at Macomber's Drugstore and attendance by Albert Yager and banker G Aline at Lemmon events.
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Keveny
North Lenemon
Adams County
South Dakota
Lemme S. T
Miriving Young Ily
Chieaz
Milwauker
Puget Squaid Ry
Getehior
Leraainn
OrFcian
Pavel OY Adams Copsty A
Plum Creek
Weightman Whittlings
Olsen
Gallett’s
D. Reed
Quamen Block
Main St
Horace Clark
Ian
Costattiee
Lemmon, S. D
John Deere
Tarzain
Sterpen Bos
Larson
Grand River
J. H. Firey
Aberdeen
Milwaukee
Macomber
Hyrup
Chicago
Northwestern University
Albert E. Yager
Pacific Coast
G. A. Aline
Dell Rapids
Quammen Block
Dakotas
Molloy
Michie
Blanc Bec d’Oudoumont
Society le Cheval de Trait Belge
Aughom, Me
Bercheron Serdot
America
Seaporta Japteen
Olumane
Chase & Elliot’s
E. E. Dunlap
Roundup Restaurant
S. W. Smith
Prop
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