[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S6278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CENTENNIAL OF THE FOUNDING OF ORTLEY, SOUTH DAKOTA

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to the 
centennial of the founding of the community of Ortley, SD.
  Ortley is situated in the southwestern corner of Roberts County. 
Ortley was established on the Sisseton Wahpeton Indian Reservation when 
C.E. Anderson purchased the land in 1906. The town was originally named 
Anderson Townsite. However, the name was later changed to Ortley to 
correspond with the name of the township in which it is located. The 
town was incorporated in 1907, and the first elected trustees were C.E. 
Anderson, Paul Halvorson, and D.L. Branum.
  One year after the land was purchased, Ortley experienced an immense 
building boom. In 1907, a railway company established a depot and 
stockyard in the town. A labor yard, meat market, hotel, bank, hardware 
store, and general stores were also constructed. In the area in which 
Ortley is located the principal industries have been farming, raising 
livestock, and dairying.
  Small towns like Ortley add to the character of our wonderful State. 
I am pleased to announce that Ortley will be celebrating its centennial 
on July 1, 2006. There are numerous events scheduled, including a car 
and motorcycle show, parade, softball game, and barbeque.
  A hundred years after its founding, Ortley continues to be a vital 
community and a great asset to South Dakota. I am proud to honor the 
achievements of Ortley on this memorable occasion. 

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