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Pages from the Past 09/30/09
100 years ago - 1909
The Northwestern Railroad going through Sussex advertised "Homeseekers Excursions" for people looking for cheap land in the Dakotas and Montana.
An advertisement offered to replace a windmill-driven water pump with a Henry Esser gasoline pumping engine for $37.50.
50 years ago - 1959
The new Sussex village subdivision ordinance required that new subdivisions put in water, sewer and road facilities before they could sell a lot.
The annual blessing for the children for ages 4 and younger was held at St. James, with 50 children attending and the Rev. Francis Finnegan officiating.
25 years ago - 1984
Quad/Graphics moved its main office to the Sussex plant.
St. Columbo staged its 7th annual flea market at Highways Q and J.
Sussex Lumber became the Sussex Do-it-Center. The lumberyard was 98 years old.
10 years ago - 1999
In final negotiations, Jack Nefstead, 53, who pleaded guilty to theft from the Sussex Softball Association, agreed to repay $11,900. The first two payments of $200 per month arrived.
5 years ago - 2004
Hamilton fought to move to the Little Ten conference. It wanted to remain in the Great Metro Conference where it was the smallest school. Travel expense was the stated reason.
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