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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-11-17
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

- LII the people of this Commonwealth have great
A be thankful for bountiful crops for employ
ment, for health, for happy homes, for blessings
unequaled for all the many
forts of life.
In conformity wth4thes Proclamation President
l. Samuel III Elrod, Governor of of South
Dakota do apart Thursday, November 80 1905
of Thanksgiving
All citizens earnestly urged their
least of the day. and to meet in houses of
ship, or in homes, and give thanks unto God.
Where there sickness sorrow, let friends
do and say things which will the hearts such
be thankful.
fast day sacred certain foreigners. Every
foreigner great country sacredy kept the fast
land. Possibly of them did through
may, there lesson in it for We ought
keep Thanksgiving Day for love OF home and country
and in the acknowledgement of Divine blessings.
citizen South Dakota observe the day his
thoughts direct the day grows DID, every
Of the Commonwealth silently petition Great
Father continue His goodness
under my hand and the Great Seal of South
ota, the Capitol in the City Pierre this 7h day
November year Lord nineteen hundred and
Bv the Governors
SAMUEL II. ELRoD
d. D. W1rF Secretary Of State
By E. a. PLATTs, Deputy.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-11-17
FRESH HASH

Will Swedland returne1 Thursday
from bis trip to W,sconsin-and
he came back alone.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
: Royal Nsighhsrs.

Wlnona Camp No. 1881 Royal
Neighbors Of America Installed o.ti-
GERS on Tuesday evening. After the
woIk WIS done, "a .playtlme WAS en-
loved, thoroughly informal aud mnst
delightful. The officers for the ensu-
ing year are as follows:
Past Oracle Mrs. +. S. Randolph
}. Oracle-Mrs. G. Barley
Vice Oracle Miss Floy Parmctcr
Chanceltor-Mrs. d. Stevens
RecOrder-Mrs. A. Matthews
Recciver-Mrs. w. Thomas
Marshall-Miss Anna prunty
Asst. Marshall-.Miss Nora Free
man
Inner Sentinel-.Mrs. j. keefe
Outer Sent.nel-Miss Clara Pryor
Manager-Mrs. r. s. Randolph
Characters appointed by the Oracle
were:
F-Mrs. J. P..Croal
Minis. g. j. Prindevllle
W-Mrs. A.. w, Tower
E-Mrs. N. Wilcox
C-Mlss Lizzie Bates
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
COMMERCE and INDUSTRY
OIL Near Whit, Rock.

The Talk OF oil in this territory will
not down, says q White Rick special.
Every few months some one comes in
with fresh specimens, or repprts gas
or oil as flowing from shallow wells dug
for water. Now two farmers from
new district report PAGES on their
farms where nothing grows, where
the horses slip when walking over it,
and also show samples OF earth that
burns with a flerce heat.
From a reliable s,pur rce it is learned
that Minnesota capitalists are form
ing company, to begin operations
next spring. They have secured the
services Of an expert from uil fields,
who says that iu other states where
prospects were no better, some of the
finest wells have been discovered. 1t is
three months since these reports came
10, but as the persons were, working
quietly, nothing could be learned
definitely until now. a representa- :
tive of the Standard Oil company was
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
Perkins Case.

The case Of John C. Perkin saga,nst
Roberts county to recover a balance
claimed to t.e due for clerk Of courts
fees, has been on tr,al before L. w.
Crofoot, OF Aberdeen. on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week. The plaintiff IS represented
by j. ]. Batterton and Howard Bah.
cock aud the defend ant by Frank
McNulty. the states attorney, Vim.
Wallace, OF Aberdeen. acting as court
reporter. Judge Crofoot was judge
of the district court aud of the SUI.
preme court IN territorial days and
will be remembered by most OF tue
old settlers. We understand that
the case will be submitted npon
briefs and a decision may n1t be
reached by Judge Crofoot before a
month or so.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
Mckinley Address. :

Attorney Darlington occupied the
pulpit at the Presbyterian church
Sunday evening, giving very Inter-
estlng address. on The Life and
Character OF Win Mckinley" He
traced the caree: Of the great states
man from his humble boyhood to the
day when he stood, the chief execu.
tive OF this great nation, loved ana
honored by all. Following Mr.. Bar.
ringtun's talk, Rev. Millett spoke
briefly of the religious life OF the late
president. Two of Mr.. McKinley's
favorite hymns we're sung, "Nearer
My God to Thee" and Sometime
Well Understand, Che latter as a
solo by Miss Wilson and chorus by the
congregation, the service closing
with "America."
1t was announced at the close. by
Rev. Millett that Il lecture on Abra.
ham Lincoln would be given by Judge
Andrews IN the church Oh the Mon.
day evening following Lincoln's birth.
day.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
% SnARrSrr

"A number OF cinch dcvotecs
gathered. at the home OF MIR. and
Mrs. Wolf Monday evening and dis.
cusscd plans for the formation OF u
c,nch club. The FIRST meeting Will
bc held at the hall Saturday evening"
Plans are being laid by some OF the
young ladies for the organization Of u
basket hall team, and number ut
them met with Mlss Parmeter Mon
day evening To discuss the matter.
Several Of the. members OF the pro.
posed team were unable To he present,
SO no definite action was taken, hut
another meeting will he held In the
near future when they hope To be abie
to do something.
The important social events of the
week were the two halls gwen on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
by Troop ID. The Dodc Fisk orchcs.
ira had been secured and the music
was Of Lhe finest. On Wednesday
evening the itrst hour was devoted to
a concert, enjoyed b. about Two hun
dred, while some seventy couples re
NAMED for the dancing. The Mill
tary ball Thursday night was a bril-
liant affair and the boys feel vel;
satisfied with the result of their cf-
forts.
The committee appointed to draft
the constitution and bylaws of the
new literary society, wet with Mrs.
Andrews Monday afternoon and ac--
cOmplished the task assigned them.
The finished product will bc sub
mittcd to the ladies at their next
meeting, which will he held at the
home Of Mrs. Folkestad next Monday
afternoon ut three o'clock, when 1t ia
expected the nrgaulzation will hc
completed and the work begun. An
invitation is extended To all ladies
interested in the proposed course Ut
study.
i
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
Gtle Gburebes

Presbyterian Church-Sunday Ser
vices. Preaching, 1870 a. m., Sab
bath school, l2 m; z. E. meeting,
8:45 p. M preaching. 1880 p. M. Rev.
j. Millctt. Pastor.
Revival services will commence IN
the NJ: E. Church Il week from next
Sunday. All are cordially invited to
attend.
+ The ladies aid society Of the Pres
byterian Church. will he entertained
Feb. Ist al the home of Mrs. II.
L.. Spackman. Mrs. Spackman Will
i1e assisted by Mrs. Goelcl. All
are cordially invited to attend.
A letter to the so.iety Of Christian
Endeavor from its former president
W. J. Dean, states that he is pleas.
antly situated in his present location.
The installation Of the new officers
Of the Junior Epworth League will
take place Su nday morning after the
preaching services at the NJ. II.
Church. The officers are as follows:
Pres,d ent-Rcse Matthews
lst Vice Pres.-E.ia Peterson
2nd Vice Pres, Edith Price
3rd Vice Pres.-Floyd Curtis
4th Vice Pres. -Bessic Dunn
Sec.-Hiroid Mrtcalf
Treas. Irene Fickner
u J. Il
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
SAM WALTER ross

here some months ago making in.
quries. hut there is SO much talk OF
this kind that little notice OF him
was taken at the time.
There are 90 less than twenty wells
in a few miles Of White Rock that
have either spouted gas or flowed OIL
IN small quantities at different times.
1t Js believed that the prospects are
such as To warrant careful lnvesti-
CATION and the expenditure OF sutfi-
cient funds for 4 test we'll.
Nearly 1000 acres OF prospective
oil we'll territory has becnledsed with.
IN short time, and agents are work
lag quietly to secure as large holdings
as possible. Texas ami Kansas oil
men have been on the grou nd. but
definite information cannot be Sc.
cured. except that prospects are be-
lieved to be good.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
the state are not compelled to send their

the state are not compelled to send their
children east To be educated. Excellent
schools in all branches OF learning arc within
Few hours ride of the resident or home.
seeker. The federal government has wisely
provided for the public schools Of South Dako
t. oy setting aside 9, l504SO acres OF land which
cannot be sold for less than $40 per acre
These lands are growing in value and Ut
present prices could be sold for a sum in the
netghborhood Of &O,OOOOOJ. The interest ON
this sum alone would defray the entire expense
OF public ana private schools Of the state
The item OF school tax alone in some states
II quite an item OF expense and o homesceker
should not overlook these advantages offered
when selecting permanent home The gov
ernment contributes $4,000 yearly for the
supper OF tho state Agricultural college,
which ts also United States government ex
pertinent station. Investigations and expert
ments In the science of agriculture have been
made here that have attracted the attention
OF the scientific world OF modern forming.
This college will gladly furnish homeseekers
reliable information In regard to successful
farming. datrying, stock raising and horticul.
ture In South Dakota.
The following endowmente have been made
In addition to the public school endowmcnts:
State university. OGO acres
State Agricultural college. .... 10000 acres
State Normal schools ..... ....... 100000 acres
Asylum for feeble minded. 80. NUD acres
t,t!uo asVlu m. Sb.tNO acres
school OF mines. ................ 10000 acres
Reform school l......................i iO.OOO ucres
Public buildings. gs...................X 900 acres
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
-Four Of a Kind,
The flrst case, 80 far as known,

The first case, so far as known, in
the HISTORY OF South Dakota of a
Sioux Indian woman giving birth to
a quartette of children IL rep,rted
from the Rosebud Indian reservation.
Mrs. Leading Charger, wife OF one
nf the best known Brule Sioux In
dians, residing in what Is known as
the Cut Meat district, gave birth to
a boy and three girls. Each OF the
babies weighed about two pounds at
birth.
Three OF the babies died soon after
their birth. but at last accounts the
fourth one was still alive.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
Cancer Causes Death.

The death Of Mrs. Katy Dahlipe,
who lives about tour miles west Of
this city. occurred last Saturday
morning, Mira. Dahllne had been a
widow for several years aud leaves
fye children, Two sons aud three
daughters To mourn her loss. Her
disease was cancer of the stomach.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27

MAuxEr PLACES FOR SALE OF AoRraAaEp
CHATTELs
At the front door of tho postofice In the
following towns: Sissetou, Wilm IT, Summit,
pcever White Rock. Ellington Vernon.
Front door OF store building on Section p
township l2s. range 81.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27

South Dako,s's commercial ambitions have
not blirded her to the value and interests
considered by some Of less material. but to
the minds of many no less large. those per-
tanning to menta; growth aud development.
South Dakota has gained world wide repu
talon for her educational facilities As well as
agricultural and commercial pursuits The
schools occupy and merit vaace in the pub.
lie eye seldom accorded to them tc any
country keen interest Is mantfesteA in
whatever Affects tneir welfare. Residents Of
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
MUNICIPAL.

CITY OFFICERS
Mayor, Howard Iiabcock; City Auditor, L.
G. Emmerson; City Treasurer. A. u. Paulsen;
City Attorney. y. j. Bstterton; City Marshal,
Mack HuSDan.
CITY COUNCIL.
Meets at City Hall first Monday evening of
each month.
Aldermen LIST Ward-Elias Monsou, o. T.
Oxness.
Aldermen I'd Wara-M. L. satcrcn. d. e.
J4ckncss.
Aldermen 80 W.rd-Dsn Pfremmer, l. c.
Hin
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Meet every Thursday evening ut City Hail.
Chief--I. l.. Cortelyou.
Asst. Chief-R. 81, Howell.
Capt:Lin-M. A. Murphy. ~
Foremeu--A. J. Tuor, ID. j. PrinH1ville.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27

Remember we do job printing in
a down.to-now style. Call ON the
STANDARD for printing.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
INSTALLATION

Masons and Eastern stars lnstall
Officers Together.
Last Friday evening Jan. 20, oc.
Cured the joint Installation of the
officers Of the Masonic order aud the
Order OF the Eastern Star at the
Masonic hall. A humber OF visiting
members and also some invited que sts
we're present, the hall beiaK we'll
filled at an early hour.
Past WorshipfQl Master, John e,
Knapp, acted az installing officers of
the Masons, Rev. Joseph MIllett as.
sistirg as grand marshal. The fol-
lowing we're the officers installed.
Worshipful Master-John q Per
kins.
Senior Warden-Henry S. Morris.
Junior Warden-A. II. Matthews.
1reasurer-T. II. Pccvor.
Secretary--J. A. Rici:crt.
Senior Dcacon-W. j. Thomas.
Junior Dcacon-A. d. Paulson.
HNu1nc
The offices OF Senior Warden,
Treasurer and Junior Deacon were
filled by proxy, Messrs. Morris, Peever
and Pauls0n being unable to attend.
In the lnstallat'o on of officers OF the
Eastern Stlr, MIS-. Hettie Downie
OF Milbank, Past Grand Matron I'll
South Dakota, acted as installing
officer. and was ably assisted by Mrs,
Myrtle Conright also Of Milbank, az
Grand Marshal. Following we're ths
officers iustailcd:
Worthy Matron-Jennlc NJ. Lea
,itt f
Worthy Patrnn-.Jonn q. Knapp.
Worthy Assistant. Matron-Eliza
beth NJ. Bobb.
Conductress--Lelah b. Knapp.
Associate Conductress-Mary NJ
Crosby.
Treasurer-Emma Pcever.
Secretary-Lizzie NJ. Andrews.
|. Adah-Aline Kennedy.
Ruth Frances II. Hammond.
Esther--Neva f. Knappen.
Martha-Ella G. Babcock.
Electa-Frauccs NJ. Rlckert.
Warder--I. Gertrude Leffingwell
Mary s. Morris.
Marshal-Nettie T.. Battcrton.
Or9AnisJ-Minnie II. Matthews.
4 Sentinal--H. L. Cortelyou.
| At the close OF this installation tn
following program was rendered.
Installation Ode :. Tr
Remarks Key, JOS, Mlll0t
Duet Miss Knappen and Mrs Hammon,
Remarks C. H. BIbco.
Remarks Mrs. Matthew
Solo Mrs. Hammon
Remarks :. j. o. Andrew
Remarks Sidney Eishe
Duet DR.. ana Mrs. f. v, Bob
Remarks Miss Bonnie Andrew
Remarks MIR. Week
Trio Mrs. Knapp. DR.. and Mrs. Bol
Remarks Mrs. Down
Remarks = f.. NJ. Bennett
In her remarks Mrs. Downie spok
In the b.,Rhtest terms OF the work
Slsseton Chapter No. 60, q. f. S
and the satisfaction expressed by tt
present Grand Matron. after her re
cent visit to this chapter. Mrs. Dow
ME also produced the commission {
Mrs. Lelah Ii. Knapp ds represent
tive OF the state OF Tennessee to tt
, Grand Chapter of South Dakota.
In behalf OF the Masonic order n
Bennett presented to Past Mast,
Knapp Past Masters jewel ia u
form OF charm. lsan expression {
appreciation OF his services as Wo
shipful Master during the past a,
years. Mr.. Knapp expressed b
}. thanks III a few words, though som
what overcome by this uoexlecu
. token Of the esteem OF his associate
!, The program was, heartily. enjoyt
and many wise and witty thjngs we
{ said. All were ready, howeye
at twelve O'Clock for the banqu'
which was served at the Commercl
House.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27

STAGE LINES FROM SIRSETON.
sisseton Agency; Dstly; Arrives II: 80 ., M.
leaves 10 p. m.
Veblcn: Daily: Arrives ll:09 .. m., leaves
1900 p. nj.
Hankinson: Triweekly: Arrives 600 p. m.
Monday, Wednesday aud Friday: leaves. 1880
q. nl., Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27
South Dakota Statistics
STATE OFFICIALS

South Dakota has on area or 10000 square
miles or covers trttie over 100000 acres
OF ground. 1t is one fourth larger than the
combined area Of the entire group OF New Eng
land states. During the last sig years it has
produced more new wealth In preparation to
population than any state In the union. Care
fully prepared statistics show $l36.O63.264 pro.
duced In 19uS or s..53.77 for each man. woman
and child residing In tho state. The classified
,,sts Of products which produced this
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-01-27

POSTOFFICE.
once Hours--S:O y. m. to 500 p. m.
Not open Sunday.
Mail closes at IL IN.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-06-01

The acknowledgements
Concrete Co. was located at
Hannaford for the simple reason
that there was to be had the
best sand in the state. Having
such sand and competent work
men, we offer goods that can not
be excelled. The body of our
sidewalk thing is not of inferior
material with a good surface,
but is the same throughout.
Now a word to those contemp:a-
ting building stores, residences
or Office buildings. Concrete
construction has passed the ex-
perimental stage. Time has
proven that concrete buildings
are as durable as stone, more
durable than brick, and of only
the same cost as wooden con-
struction. 1t is fireproof, warm
in winter, cool in summer, and
of very handsome appearance.
Let US figure with you if you
contemplate building or laying a
sidewalk.
HANNAFoRD CooPERsTowN
CONCRETE Co.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-06-01
I'll. caves Of Ke.t.eky.

Kentucky possesses In the Mammoth
cave one Of the natural wonders Of the
world; but, while this 10 the largest of
its caverns and, 90 far as known, the
largest in the world, there are hundreds
Of others of inferior but still Of great
size. In Edmonson county alone there
are said to be more than 500 caves and,
in addition. 1900 sink holes Of various
sizes and depths. In Colossal cavern,
discovered in 1896. what is believed to
be the largest stalagmite in the world
has been named Henry Clary's monu-
ment." It is ninety feet high and thirty
feet thick at the base. The cavern is
only about a mile and half from the
the great Mammoth cave and IL said
to be in some respects even more won.
derful than the latter. though not so
large.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-06-01
Reciprocity 1. D.si.ess.

Reciprocity In BUo1Deoos
The owner of the Makepeacs foul
mills looked sternly at the provisiou
dealer. who had for some years sup.
piled the wants Of his household.
'Those last apples you sent US were
good" he said. with keen eye dxed
on the other mans face. "but they were
in undersized barrels. my wife tells me,
smaller than ever before. She says that
the three barrels would scarcely make
two and half Of the proper size. How
do you account for it?'
II can't" said the provision dealer,
with apparent distress Of mind. II
swan can't! just had my wife
send me down three Of your barrels
that we've been getting -four in and
just packed the apples in and headed
'em up with burlap, for says to her,
I believe in reciprocity. and I'm bound
he shall have just as good measure of
apples as'we get Of -four l says. Now,
don't it beat all?'
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-06-01

No Choice In the Matter.
And what did Jane say about me?'
"Well. I'd Just as soon tell you. Jane
said she thought you were strictly hon.
est"
"That's nice of Jane"
Eyes. She said you didn't know
enough to be anything else" -Clevs-
land Plain Daalar
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-06-01

Department of the Interior. Land office ut
Fargo N. Oak. April IA 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make anal proof in support Of his claim,
ana that said proof will be made before Oscar
D. Purington, Clerk OF District Court ut
COOperstOwn N. ID. on June II. 1885, viz:
HUBBARD KNAPP.
q. 3. Nc. 1927 for the sw 4 of section 8 in
Twp. l45 n. of Range W w.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cuftiva-
tiOn Of said land. VIZ:
A. g: Lindsey. Of Binford N. D. John Bur-
nett. Ben dOwden. and VIM. HoWden Of Coop
erstOWn N. D.
&C: SCHUYLER: Register.
First publication May 9Th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-05
NOTICE 1T
n Young Lady from New Jersey Put
Her Wits to Work.

Coffee gave me terrible spells of
indigestion which, coming on every
week or so, made my life wretched
until some one told me that the cof-
fee / drank was to blame. That seem
ed nonsense but / noticed these IT
tacks used to come on shortly afte..
eating and were accompanied by such
eXcruciating pains in the pit of the
stomach that l could only find relief
by loosening my clothing and living
down.
IF circumstances made it impos-
sible for me to lie down l spent hours
I'm great misery.
II refused to really believe it was
the coffee until finally thought a
trial would at least do no harm, so
/ quit coffee in 1901 and began on
Postum. My trouble left me entirely
and convinced me of the cause.
Postum brought no discomfort.
nor did Indigestion follow its use. I
have had no return of the trouble
since l began to drink Postum 1t
has built me up. restored my health
and given me a new interest in life.
Ii certainly is jov to be we'll again.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich.
Read the little book. ''The Road
TO MELVILLE" in each pkg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-05
READ ALL THIS.
You Never Know the Moment When
This Information May Prove of
Infinite Value.

1t is worth considerable to any citi-
zen of Raleigh to know how to be
cured of painful annoying and itching
piles. Know then that Doan's ONT
ment is positive remedy for all itchi-
ness of the skin, for piles, eczema
etc. One application reheVes and
soothes. Read this testimony OF its
merit:
Mrs. Ed. Marlborough, of 124 East
Davie street, says:
my little girl, five years Old had a
breaking out upon the PACK or her
neck. I learned about Doans Oint-
ment and got it at Bobbitt-Wynne
Drug Company's store. 1t cured the
eruption. In a short time after first
applying the ointment all signs of it
disappeared. 1 am only too glad to
speak a good word for preparation
which is as effective ana heallng as
this one'
For sale by all dealers: Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn co; Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.