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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
CHRISTMAS TREE EXERolsEs.


The various programs of the differ
ent Sunday schools fulfilled all expec.
tations In excellence and interest. At
the Methodist church the principal
feature was the music, and the solo
by Miss Edith Spicker and duet by
the Misses Spicker were especially
fine. At the Presbyterian church the
trials OF Mrs. Ruggles and her
numerous family, the pretty motlou
songs and the advent OF Santa Claus
down the chimney were the maln
attractions. The terrible storm
made some difference IN the attend
ance at the Lutheran church on
Monday evening, but those present
were we'll paid for bravlng its fury.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
COMMERCE end INDUSTRY


Christmas jollity are not wanting in
the larger cities. IL St. Paul one
man is dead and another dying as a
result of dissipation. John McDon-
ough, who was entertaining scme
friends on Christmas eve, went about
nidnignt to a salnou for beer, and
tapped on the window with his pail
to gam admission, and in SD doing
broke a pane OF glass. He was ar
rested by Policeman Hoefer, and
making some resistance and Hoefer
shot HIM in the lung. Another man
was fatally stabbed IN an all-night
carous;ll IN a st. Paul saloon.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
FIREMEN's BALL.

Our lire department. will give its
third anuual ball on January 9Th.
Cafarelli's orchestra will furnish the
mnsic. and thI boys will give you a
good time.
The fire company is one that
would lie a credit to any community.
In more than one emergency they
have by their prompt and decisive
action been able to save the proper
ty owners of this city from great
loss. Now is the opportunity to
show your appreciation Of their
services. Buy tickets, whether you
dance or not.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
WEDDING AT WIG.

The marriage of Miss Anna
DahIvig to- Mr.. Anderson, both of
Wig. occurred yesterday at that
place.
Mr.. Anderson is the local merchant
at Wig and both parties have many
friends in Slsseton. Several guests
from TINS city were present at the
wedding. The festivities closed
with Il dance in the hall in the even
ing.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
THE BLIZzARD.

Last Monday and Tuesday the ele-
ments conspred to give the people of
this vicinity Il taste OF real life. in
the nature of huwllng blizzard.
Sunday had been mild and pleasant
day but Monday morning dawne1 in
uncomfortable furv. Wind and snow
united in that delightful combina-
LiOn welt known to South Dakotans,
and, from that time until the small
hours y. Wednesday morning, there
WAS sumetning doing, Tuesday the
storm was at ITS worst. 1t decima
ted the attendance at the X p bal
on Monday evening and finished en-
tirely the installation of the orders of
F.& A. NJ, and O. Z. S. on Tuesday
evening.
Prot Weeks the new principal of
the city schools had his hands frozen
nadly in diving from Browns Valley
Tuesday.
The experience of J. c. Knapp and
party is noted elsewhere. Doubtless
reports of other and more serious suf-
fcr,ng will be received.
We understand that this storm was
general and wide spread IN its extent
reaching us far south as Texas
S, D., I. :. & Z. Il. ASSOCIATION.
The following rate has been Oh
tanned for The meeting of the South
Dakota Improved Live Stock and
Poultry Breeders Association, The
State Wool Growers Association and
the South Dakota Poultry and Stock
Association a. Mitchell, January 80
to 4th, 1905.
Open rate of tare aud one third
from all points ~ South Dakota to
Mitchell aud retarn; excursion tic
kets to be sold from POINTS east uf
the Missouri river on January % to
81 inclusive and from points in the
Black Hl!ls District on January 27.22e
inclusive. good to return leaving
Mitchell until and including Febru-
AIRY Q, 1905.
Tickets limited for going passage
commencing date of sale and for con.
tinuous passage in each directiun.'
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
SHORTHAND SCHOOL,

A Shorthand class will be organ
lied early IN January by Mrs. A. W.
Lanchaster, who is an expert teacher
having been for eight years principal
of the Lancaster Business college IN
St. Paul and the first short hand
teacher employed for the Y. NJ. c. A.
classes.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
WHITE ROCK LANDco.

A new land company has been
organized at White Rock and are
prepared to assist in the transfer of
real estate, having large land inter
ests Oh their hands already includ-
ing large tracts of Canadian lands
Lin Anderson is manager of the
company.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Following is list of flctters remain
ing uncaled for at the Slsseton, s. D
postof1lce Dec %, 1904.
Field Brin d,
korsmo. Karl
Peterson. Sevaal
Ross, Anders
Parties calling for any OF the above
WILL please say advertised.
CASPER KENNEDY. L. N
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
MARR1Es HIS sTENoG RAPHER

"A ~ ASASAA Ao MS D4LNOJ IVA L III T. II
Mr. Fl. L. Bras, postmaster at
Mitchell, and chairman of the Mitch.
ell capital committee, was married at
Portage, Wis, on Thursday of last
week, to MISS Pearl Phillips. Miss
Phillips has been Mr.. Bras stenog-
trapher, and during the absorbing IN.
crest Of the campaign. CJpld found
opportunity to get in his work.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
CHANGE IN pEEvER FIRM.

A bueiness transfer has been COM
pieted this week by means of winch
tpe general store of Nelson & Peter
son has been changed to the firm of
Peterson & Peever, Mr. T. Fl.
Peever Of this city having purchased
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
FOR STEALING HORSES.

Victor e Moon. the man who stole
a team and a buggy from George Ben
ner OF Deadwood, has been sentenced
to one wear in the state penitentiary
ry Judge Levi McGee of Rapid City.
Moon pleaded guilty, claiming that
he was intoxicated at the time of the
deed.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30

the intcreSt of Alfred and Charles
Nelson. The Nelson brvthcrs still
retain the feei mill
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
MUNICIPAL.
CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor, Howard Babcoek; City Auditor, L.
C. Emerson; City Treasurer. A. ID. Paulsen;
City Attorney, j. j. Batterton; City Marshal
Mack HuSban.
CITY COUNCIL.
Meets at City Hall first Monday evening o
each month.
Aldermen LIST Ward-Elias Monson, o. 7.
Axness.
Aldermen I'd wa1d-M, L. sateren. b. E,
Lekness.
Aldermen Sd Ward-Dan Pfremmer, l. C.
Hill.
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
EJECT every Thursday evening at City Hall.
Chtef-H. l. Cortelyou,
Asst Chief-R, Nj. Howell.
Captain-M. A. Murphy.
Foremen-A, j: Tuor. D. j. Prindiville.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30

MARKET PLACES FOR SALE OF MORrdAG Ep
CHATTELS.
At the front door OF the postofnce in the
following towns: Sisseton, Wllm Ut. Summit.
Peever. White Rock, Ellington Vernon.
Front door OF store building on Section %
township l2S. range So.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30

School reopens Monday. and bot,
teachsrs and pupils are hoping there
will be no more quarantining.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30

Love to mankind." thus swelled
His heart song without cease.
And in his hand he held
The flower Of pence,
Blow round his pathway, blow,
o Heaven, your softest airs!
And with him ever go
Our .sise and prayers.
clinton SCOTLAND in the Wsmau's Home
Companion.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
STAGE LINES FROM s1ssEToN.

STAGE LINES FROM S1ssEToN.
Sisseton Agency; D&ily; Arrives II 80 a, m..
leaves l 100 p. m.
Veblen: Daily: Arrives 1889 o. M, leaves
800 p. M
Hankinson: T,l-weekly: Arrives 600 D. m.
Monday, Wednesday aud Friday: leaves. 7:3
u M. Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30
c. M. and st. Pa.l Railway.

H.&D, DIVISION.
No. (going wesD Leaves Milbans 6:2O d. m.
no. 2:35 u. III.
NO. (gclng east 1910 q. M.
NOS 12:0s a. nj.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30

Out OF the utmost East
AT dawn a STRIPPING came.
Bright clothed us for . feast
With robes of fame.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30

PoSToFFICE.
Once Hours--s:o0 a. m. to 500 D. m.
Not open Sunday.
Mail closes at 12 m.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1904-12-30

Forth from his morning eyes
There heaconed high desire;
His brow glowed. radiant wise,
With Hopes pure fire.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-08
Confession Of a Priest.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox. OF Wake, Ark.
writes; For II years l suffered from
Yellow Juandice, I consulted NUM-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts
OF medicines, but got no relief. Then
I began to the useof Electric Bitters
and feel that ! am now cured of a
disease that had me in the grasp for
twelve years" II you want reliable
medicine for Liver and Kidney trou-
bic, stomach disorder or general debil.
ity. get Electric Bitters. It's guaraa
teed by w. E. Pelham & Son.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-08
Saves Two From Death.

Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack OF whooping cough and
bronchitis.' writes Mrs. W. h. Havil-
land. OF :Armonk. y. y. but when
all other remedies failed. we saved
her liic with DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. Our neice. who had consump-
ton in an advanced stage, also used
this wonderful medicine and today is
perfectly we'll" Desperate throat and
lung diseases yield to DR.. King $
New Discovery as to no other med
icine on earth. Infallible for coughs
and colds. SOC and s1.oo bottles guar
anteed by W. E. Pelham g. Son.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-08
Serious Stomach Trouble Cured

was troubled with I distress in
nv stomach. soar stomach and vOmit-
ing spells. and can truthiuily say that
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets cured mc.-AIrS. 7. Y. VII
liamS. Laingsburg. Mich. These tab
lets are guaranteed TO cure every case
ui stomach trouble oi this character.
For sale by Smith Drug Co.. Newber-
~. S. c.. Prosperity Drug Co.. Pros
perity. S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-08

A man who lives On the little island
of Trenton, off the Maine coast.
bought fine collection of rare foxes
some time ago and started fox farm.
He trusted to the sea to keep the ami
mails on the island. but it recently
froze between the island and the coast
and the foxes escaped.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-08

are familiar with New York politics
are aware ,hat local power III the dis
:ributinn OF state and municipal pat
ronayc uvcrSilaGuw> national ls>;ics
on election day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-08

The citizens OF Cheraw have unan-
imously voted a bond issue OF SI2.ooc
ior the purpose OF erecting new
school building.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-04-08
TheSpringStock
The R Rissr Millinery Co,
Is now Complete!

Our beautiful show windows are filled with
the newest things in Shirt Waist Hats. Our
stock of Laces is the prettiest ever shown. in
this market, and you know Lace is the thing
for this season.
OUR DRESSMAKlNG Department under
the Supervision of Miss Abbott, is all that could
be desired This the ladies seem to have real
zed Judging from the numoer OF Of; 9raers Whicn
ven we might M say, word to the wise is sufficient.
We Would be pleased to have our lady friends
call on us feeling confident one call will mean
many.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
A BRICK AND
A COINCIDENCE

Some wOrkmen repairing the water
House discovered a brick laid in the
topmost course on which is craven the
name of Hugh Curry. " The name
was placed there before the brick was
burned and therefore represents date
prior to the building of the Opera
House. early in the '70's of the last
century.
The name was inscribed on the brick
by Hugh Curry himself long before he
entered upon his newspaper career in
Brooklyn when rs a boy he was en-
ployed in the brick yard below town.
Mr. Curry remembers inscribing his
name on the brick, as he did so with
the full knowledge that the brick was
to be used in completing the walls of
the Opera House, that fine old struc-
ture which in its day reflected so much
enterprise on the part of our town.
The object of the boy was accom-
plished, as after the lapse of nearly two
score years the brick very unexpected
" brought his name to mind 1t is a
curious coincidence that the brick was
found by the workmen on Monday last,
the very day that Mr.. Curry arrived
in town from Brooklyn to spend his
summer vacation amid the scenes OF
his boyhOod.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28

Time was-and this, too, in modern
ages-when no one was considered n
scholar unless he could discourse in
Greek, and in one age of the world red
eyes were in the highest type of beau
ty. In China now the greatest beauty
Is the one with the smallest feet. In
Peru Il lady IS not considered dressed
unless her face is hidden. \ dozen
different doctors will maintain conflict
ing opinions touching both diagnosis
and remedy in a sick patient. a story
is told of Il certain artisan who was de
signing so simple a thing as an ak
helve Seven different people who pro-
fessed to know what was the correct
thing advised him to make it in seven
different ways. He followed no ones
advice, but made Il perfect helve-this
according to his own opinion. - Ex-
change.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
INSPECTION DAY
IN CAMP

CAMP QUAY, Gettysburg. Pa. &,
July 27.-With the first note of re-
Vile today the men of the First Bri
gade of Philadelphia were up prepar
ing for inspection.
The Philadelphians were favored
with perfect weather
Six O'Clock was the hour set for
their entrance upon the field and
promptly ON time the First Regiment
appeared upon the parade ground. AS
soon as the regiment was lined up the
inspection began.
The inspection officers devoted the
entire day to the brigade, which con
sists of the First, Second, Third and
Sixth Regiments
Governor Pennypacker was an in
terested spectator at the inspection.
He was accompanied by Major Gener-
al Miller
Another day Of squadron and regi-
mental drilling was put in by the cav
airy. An interesting exhibition of
Oossack drilling was given by the reg
ulars from Fort Meyer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
FIRE BREAKS OUT
AT PACKING HOUSE

CHICAGO, July 27-Fire broke out
among the packing houses in the stock
yards today in the lard refinery of
Swift q Co. and soon gained such
headway that every available fire en-
CINE in the stock yards district was
called out Rumors of inCendiarism
were rife. Examination, however, ap-
parently showed the cause of the blaze
to have been an Overheated dynamo.
The building, l50 by $50 feet and three
stories high, was filed with tierces of
lard, many of which exploded, spread
ing the burning grease in every direo-
tion. Louis f. Swift was on the
ground and directed the fremen in
their attempts to reach the blaze.
The firemen were hampered in going
into action by numbers of cattle and
sheep which were being driven along
Exchange avenue, the main thorough
fare of the stock yards The fire threat
ened a number Of buildings nearby but
the firemen managed to keep the flames
from spreading.
Thousands of strikers attempted to
get near the burning building but as
soon as the police arrived ropes were
spread, locking the streets for three
squares away. No one was permitted
to pass through the streets. The top
story of the building was of wood and
burned like tinder. The contents of
the building were said to be valued at
$500, 600.
L. f. Swift SAID, "The fire was caus-
ed we have found out, by the burning
out of motor. The grease in the room
caused a rapid spread Of the fire There
is absolutely no reason to believe that
the blaze was of incendiary origin.
Most of the men in the building were
on the first floor when the fire broke
out. Others left by the main stairway
Few found it necessary to resort to
fire escapes.
The damage was chiefly confined to
the upper part of the building. Ao-
cording to Louis f. Swift, the actual
loss would be only few thousand
dollars, fully insured.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
HELD RESPONSIBLE
FOR BIG DISASTER

CHICAGO, July 27.-Five men have
been declared by the coroners jury to
be criminally responsible for the rail
way disaster at Glenwood. Ills, July
13, in which eighteen persons were
killed and many injured. This verdict
holds to the grand jury train de-
spatoher and the entire crew of the
freight train that blocked the track
and caused the wreck -Four OF the
accused have already been arrested
while the fifth, the engineer. is fugi.
tive
The finding also oensured the Chi
cago and Eastern Illinois Railway for
using antiquated coaches and for work
ing its employees beyond their endur
ance
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
Nothing Lost.

"They take tremendous precautions
at the mint so that no specie shall be
lost" said an Englishman, with rem
iniscence of an article he had been
reading on the subject Every scrap
OF refuse is burned in order that not
the slightest vestiGe Of metal shall be
wasted. The working clothes of the
men are burned, too, when they are
worn out, and they even burn the carts
which are used in carrying the bullion
TO the mint
well" said the American In the
corner, contemplating his cigar, 81
guess we 20 one better than that In
our immortal country. We burn the
refuse and the clothes and the carts
Yes, sir, we do all that, and, what is
more, when a man dies who has work
ed there we have him cremated." Then
they talked about the weather.-Lon.
don Fun.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Barn and Contents Destroyed By Fire

Barn and Contents Destroyed By Fire
The large barn on the Purdy farm
near Pine Swamp Hollow. Rush town
ship, was totally destroyed by fire on
Sunday night.
The farm is tenanted by Simon ID.
Wiand. The fire was discovered about
10 40 O'Clock after the family had re-
tired and before Mr.. Wiand could
reach the barn the flames had gained
so much headway that it was impossi-
BILE to save any of the contents of the
building Three horses were burned to
death along with many valuable farm
ing implements A good stock of hay
and grain but recently harvested was
also consumed by the flames. The cows
which had been left in the barnyard
were rescued with much difficulty.
Much sympathy is expressed for Mr..
Wand whose loss not only in live
stock and grain is considerable. but
the misfortune coming in the midst of
harvest. time will prove serious
handicap The origin of the fire is un-
known. The flames were plainly seen
from the river bank in this city
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
PROFESSIONAL FOR
ESTER AT WORK

Daniel Knaut, a professional forest
er, has a force of men working on some
of the handsome shade trees on Bloom
street. This is an industry popular
enough in our larger cities and towns.
but one which is quite new to most of
our people.
rho professional forester not only
trims the trees very artistically, adding
much to their beauty but he also pro-
longs their life by scraping off the
rough ana rotten bark and finding
where the horers and Saugo scales are
hidden. In conclusion the tree is
dressed with an oil wash, which eff
fectually kills the borers and insects
of all kinds and preserves the bark.
Yesterday Mr.. Knauf with his men
were at work on the shade trees in
front of |. Y. Grier's residence.
Among others whose trees have been
treated are j. b. CIeaver and O. p.
Hancock The work shows up to ex-
cellent advantage and Mr. Knauf will
no doubt find plenty to do in Dan
vile.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28

A correspondent of the Louisville
CourierJournal gives an interesting
explanation Of the origin Of two queer
names of places The mountains OF
Kentucky afford many queer names of
streams, peaks, towns and villages, but
perhaps none are more remarkable
than Kingdom Come and Why Not.
The first of these is the name of a
stream in Leslie county and is taken
from the Lords Prayer. The second
is the name OF a small postoffice In the
county and originates from the old
song "Why Not TonightT 1t Is said
that an interesting religious revival
was once held In this locality, at which
this song was sung a great deal, and
the people became so carried away
with the music that the place was
ever afterward called Why Not
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
How 10 stand In a Car.

One of the little women whose size
forbids them to depend on the straps Of
a trolley car when compelled to stand
gives this advice: IF one will stand
facing the side windows, with feet well
apart to support the body, leaning
slightly to the rear when the car starts
one may escape altogether any jerking
or even perceptible motion. Recently
noticed when coming uptown in q
crowded car the rolling about of the
women in spite oil the fact that they
were hanging on to the straps, and
their helpless condition has prompted
me to give this little secret for their
comfort My arms are short, and
cannot depend upon the straps, but
can stand without moving, no matter
how fast the car is going or how rough
the road, If | am not pushed out of my
place by some one standing next to
VA"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-28
ENGLAND ENTERS
HER PROTEST

LONDON, July 27.-The British
government is sending instructions to
Sir Charles Hardinge the British am
bassador to Russia, today to energetic.
ally protest against the sinking of the
British steamer Knight Commander by
the Russian Vladivostok squadron.
Until the presentation OF the note to
the Russian government the greatest
secrecy will be maintained regarding
its contents, bat it is known that Pre-
mier BalfouI and his colleagues have
decided to demand that the fullest re-
paration shall be made by Russia, or
measures will be taken to follow up
she diplomatic demands.
The British note. as Sir Charles
Hardinge will submit it, will not men
iion the amount of indemnity Russia
must pay the owners of the ship and
British subjects having goods on board
the vessel, but all that will be sought
will be the establishment of the prin-
OARAC Va anu oBoAoS1' -
salute of the British flag must also be
conceded and the future protection of
neutral shipping assured.
The attitude OF the British govern
ment is the result of the thorough con-
siderstion given to the reports Ieceiv-
cd from Sir Claude Macdonald. the
British minister at Toxic, and the ex-
animation of international law author
ities by legal experts. The dispatches
from Sir CLAUDE Macdonald confirm
she reports that the knight Command
sr had no contraband of war on board
for Japan. The government and all
she British authorities, it is asserted,
unite on the point that there was no
justification for the sinking of the
vessel. 1t Is felt In government circles
shat the Knight Commander incident
overshRdows the Red Sea seizures,
which practically have been adju sted.
but which have failed to settle the
question of the rights of neutral com
merce.