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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

Louisiana purchase; 1872 results
Missouri compromise and Monroe doctrne Mexican
war results Lincoln secession the civil
emancipation proclamation assassination Of Lincoln
PERIOD assassination Garfield Spanish
Cuba destruction of the Name battles OF Man
lila bay and Santiago; assassination of Mckinley.
When the read first by the editor all
with the points omitted from this list and then
test Of good literary work. in addi
West history the state university who made
the final decision
accompanying the papers, Mr. West gives his
his selections they clear we'll
helpful that 1t best quote the letter in
Regarding selection of the high lights, which the
editor submitted him the standard by which she had
selected the papers, Mr. West says:
II think you selected wisely for the high lights.
The restoration credit Washington
Hamilton might be prefxed to the list would
economic development mere invention to
assassination the assassinations
conclusion shown to be- in way
turning ponts-as them have been The
med all good. should have preferred to
see grouping myself where the space
instance growth slavery,
development three heads would include Of the
high lights permit saving But the results
good.
put first in order OF merit the of Lillian Spain
Of Harbors. by far the compre-
hensive of great movements Its weakness is the
omission of the Monroe doctrine. s@#sS
place, paper George S. Kearney,
Central high Altogether too large proportion space
presidents for the history country like
of the important political questions
mentioned and of them well treated The
of the second better than those of the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

FIRST the is also freer minor
but think these qualities decide this
large percentage of the writer's omitted
ton of the Missouri the
which two the important high lights,
of their far reaching results Many mention
the period following the civil which
of the darkest critical periods history
Still others kept the papers the word limit emitting
and instead of going carefully the history
boiling it down. other directions
siderable also Such feeling the
American historians is pardonabe every
word counts it did in this when much much
must be put into little personal opinions should
the nations republic republics
necessary words which not history at all.
Generally speaking the fifth and sixth grade papers
cred only the administrations of Washington Lincoln
Mckinley This readily be understood because
hardly enough advanced United States
to know understand the significance
events and preceding leading
civil we'll the Importance of the decade following
its Close the succeeding of
and progress.
All of the seemed to have been carefully pre-
pared, that the omission Of certain points may be
sdered merely of judgment, because tho
Juniors did not have appreciation of the histor
ical value of the chosen high lights.
Space will not permit the publication this of
honorable mentions. These will be printed later.
All of the papers printed exactly written by
Juniors. No corrections of any have by
the editor.
Checks for the three prizes sent to-day to the
prize winners.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12
(First Prize.)

IHIAsHINGToN became president of the
W. 1789 Hamilton secretary Of the treasury, established
the credit OF country firm by paying
debts In 1898 Whitney invented the cotton which
creased cotton raising consequently
being anxious rid of the territory bought
it $15OO0Oo sixteen years later we
purchased Florida from Spain.
England impressed and the of 1872
followed. The period following the
good feeling 81
From 1890 to 1860 the history country
tory of slavery The Missouri
bidding slavery Louisiana degrees
80 minutes but broken 1854 by the
bill The annexation of Texas with boundary
with Mexico by which large piece
of western land. Now question "sha
slavery in this territory? which by
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

PRIZE WINNERS.
First prize, Lillian Spain, 9Th Grade Two Harbors,
Mimi
Second prize, George S. Kearney, A 9th Grade, Cen
trail High School.
Third prize, Frances MCGOWAN 9Th Grade Adams
School, Fergus Falls, MINI.
HONORABLE MENTION.
Clara Driscoll, 9th Grade Grafton, N. D.
Beulah Clark, 9Th Grade Emerson School.
Edward B. Cox 9th Grade, Valley City, N. D.
Kimballs Fletcher, 9th Grade Washington School,
Canon City, Col.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12
Arbor Day Responsibility.

you plant your tree on Ar0or Day. each one of you
w who takes part in the responsibility
life good of that tree You
the of it's change life you must look it
general good treatment only
it begins to take root in the place. but long
school, There not suffering
neglect that there in the animal kingdom
theless living things should all
them only alive but healthy vigorous
half starved animal is of little service and badly
treated sunted duty mankind
The poet know that it is spring when the first robin
but the editor knows the at hand when
marbles skipping make their appearance
wearing now but evidently has mistaken
winter skipping ropes
hand. What would this busy grownup world Of be
without children to remind of things?
There evidently good Juniors with ideas The
advertising bringing good work.
in the department ought the excellence
marks the work in the regular Junior work to-day is OF
benefit too entirely aside pleasure
profit gained
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

The Junior published by The Minneapolis Journal for public
school children of the Northwest
devoted principally to their own writings There is
attached and all welcomed competitors editor wishes
correspondence and suggestions teachers All
respondence should be addressed to the Editor
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

HE events chosen as the "high lights of American
history, that is, those which have counted most
in the development of the past century, and which
would give one unfamiliar with the history of the
country the best idea of it's progress are:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12
FOR JUNIOR ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS
Nel0 Firms Offer
Children Of the Northwest

RBoR DAY with collections calls attention again to
~ pictures for the schools.
The Beard Art and Stationery Company 81
the best advertisements of their stock pictures especially
fitted for schools
Each advertisement must contain either the "Pc
lures for the Schools Good Framing,
Homes made beautiful with good pictures artisticay
framed In addition there words,
Art and Stationery Co., 624 Nicolet Ave-
The designs contain drawings photographs sugges
tons catch phrases, suggestions anything
will attract attention advertise especially
for the schools offered by The Beard Art and Stationery
There is no expense attached to the work.
All picture designs be black
da ink or dead black ink must be avoid all
inks even blue black greenish black
These designs must be in the
Journal Junior
Not Later Than Monday Evening, April 20,
at o'clock Those received later will
the contest They must be strictly original
be signed with the grade, school,
designer
THE SECOND OFFER FOR ADVERTISEMENTS.
Northrup, King Co. Sterling Seeds, is the adj
vertsement to be worked
poem, drawing, must contain the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

poeA, VI uidWluS, must contain the
words "Northrup, King G Co. Sterling
Seeds
Drawings, if possible, should contain
little bag somewhere in the design
similar to- the cut bearing the words
"Northrup, King & Co. Sterling Seeds"
This bag is the trade mark of the firm
and all other things being equal, the
prizes will go to the drawings con-
tanning it. 1t need not be more than
suggested, but it should be somewhere.
= The conditions applying to this ad-
vertising contest are the same as those
given above. The advertisements must
be in the hands of the editor of The Jol
Not Later Than Monday Evening,
at 5 o'clock. Those received later will
the contest. They must be strictly orr
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12
THE HISTORY CONTEST
4n1ong
ds- Credtabe ~
of University LUns Judge

first and the second also freer from minor
but think these the qualities decide in this
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

In the recent trial at Hur of John
Sickles and Clay and JIM Wilson
over the several horses, bought by
Allie Hardman of Clay Wilson ana
over which there was dispute of
ownership. a man by the name of
Stalnaker claiming a one half interest
IN them, the case was decided by
giving Hardman the horses, releasing
Sickle', and binding the Wilson's over
In the penal sum of $500 To answer
the action of the next Braxton circuit
court. The case has gone the way
that a majority of the people think il
should go, with the exception of
holding the Wilson boys to answer
a criminal charge. Both men are
ciassed among The county's best citi
ze' and all feel they are above Grim
inal actions
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

"Honest John" Hamilton is the
people, choice for Judge. We have
heard ii often said that he was too
h"nest TO be in politicts. But a
Judge abave all Others, should he an
honest man When @ certain u. s.
Senator said tina: politics could not
be conducted according to the golden
rule or to Christs Sermon ON the
Mount" he spoke the truth. But as
candidate for Judge, "Houest
john" stands as the embodiement, of
honesty and purity and after he has
gained the nomination, he will he
voted for by many-yea hundreds-ot
republicans because he IL AN HONEST
MAN. Honesty is the best policy"
always, and when coupled with abil.
ity such as that possessed by John Al.
Hamilton, wins, and when he has
served his term the people OF this
district will, with one accord, say
that mo- ADLER or better man ever sat
upon the Bench
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15
.Tor .Boa~a Of Education.
Very truly yours,
liza STEMPLE.

ID. STALNAKER, is hereby announced as
a candidate for office of President of the
Board of --.iucatiOn for Lee District. Sub
ject To the Democratic primary to be held
August 2, 1902.
G.. ID. STARKEI is hereby announced
candidate for the Office of President of The
Il. of +. Of Center district, subject to- the
Democratic.primary.
Subject to the will of the Democracy, |
hereby announce myself candidate for the
Office of President Of the b. of r. for Center
District. c. w. RICHIE
L. FRANK NORMAN is hereby an
nOunced n candidate for member of the
Board oe Education of Center District, for
the l. ng term, subject to the decision Of the
Democratic urinary.
JOHN II. JOHNSON, JR., is hereby
announced a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for the office of President OF
the Boa ri Of Education OF Sherman lis
trict.
We are authorized to announce |. G.
HEBSMAN q candidate Tor tile Office Of
President OF the Board Of education for
Sherman District, this county subject to
the decision Of the Democratic "a rty.
hereby annsunce myself candidate for
the Office OF President the Board Of Ed
ucaliOn, for Washington District, subject to
the actiOn Of the Democratic party.
Yours,
e. WARREN KsOrrs
J hereby announce myself candidate for
the Office Of President 0fth Board Of I'd
ucaliOn Of Center District, subject to the
decision Of the voters Of center District
Il. l.. GOFF
CHARLEY OFFU'Cf is hereby snnoun-
ced NJ candidate for the Office IT Board OF
Education OF Lee District, subject 10 the
decision Of the Democratic primary
| hereby announce myself candidate for
member Of the Board Of Education oi
Washington District subject To the Dem
0cratjc Primary Election, 10 be held Aug
ust 2nd 1902
J. l.. DOUGLASS.
J. r. RICHARDS Is hereby announce,
rs = candidate for member Of Board Of I'd
ucstiOn, long term, for Center District, sub
jsct to the Democratic primary.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

Maybe there are not some SORT
Republicans over Woodyard's nomina
ton! The republicans of Richie Co.
were over-ridden in the convention
at Parkersbnrg, and they will retail.
late at the polls next fall. Many
aud loud were the protests heard
on trip through that county. ave
will see him plumb in the middle of
hell before we vote for him" was one
of the expressions we heard MARY
old-time republicans use.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

The liquor selling anarchist not
Only defies the law, but under cover
OF IL strikes at the public health, at
the public morals, at he social'Order,
at the home-which is the fountain
head of citizenship and through these
at government itself A government
that not prohibit this nnholy traffic
must expect II harvest of citizenship
defiled, debased ard demoralized by
a subserviency to anarchy which will
surely lead to the overthrow of our
free institutions. One of the most
deplnrable facts ~ connection with
the moral progress Ut the world To. da y
is that men who profess to be foHOw.
ers of Christ will so far forget them
selves as to he apologists for the ga
lO0n-the most diabnlicol institution
that cures humanity anj give thi
anarchy Narrator aid and comfort il
its persistent purpose to defy the law
If the traffic Served good purpose,
is beneficial tn mankind aud helpful
to the cause If good government, the
To exact a lice"se fee, or impose
special tax, is unjust oppression.
it is curse aud an unmiiiga ted evil
then 10 license Is to sin, aud to Civ
support to political parties that pei
sist IN pursuing this p ,licy is equal
q sin. Webster Echo.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15
II Ow TO AVOID TROUBLE

Now is the tine to provide your.
self and family with a brittle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoee Remedy. II is almost certain
To he needed before the summer is
over, sHd " procured now may save
you a trip to town IN the night or ~
your busiest seasOU. IL Is every.
where admitted h. ~ the most sue.
cessful medicine in vss for bowel com.
plants, both for children and adults
No family can aG ID to be without IL.
For sale by the 7 70 Pharmaoy*
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

"The stork has left baby girl at
Jour home. This news was flashed
over the wire to Manager Lou BickeI,
who was at Cabots factory, last
Wednesday. In just 70 minutes
after the message went down the line
Mr.. BickeI was at home. The dis
lance lie over 2 miles. The mother
aud child are doing well aud Lou is
the proudest man in town.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15
.Oommisioners Notice:

Office Of Commissioner Of Circuit, Cour,
Of Calhoun covnty, GrAntsville. IVES, Y,
July 10th, 1902. 49,
J. L. Swentzel, against l.. J. Peter, and
Ii. IL. ~wentzel, Partners under the 6rm
name of Peters &Swentrel, l.. J. Peters nd
u. II. Swentrel; an their own rights rsanac.
lively, L. X. rhsrp, y. T.. StutIer Trns,oe
john Francis, Albert Kight, Cbarles Ra;d
Clarence Sinnett, k. NJ. Ma shall r.
kitchie County Bank, G. II, Craddncl and
all other persons who are creditor, a., ,La
said firm of Peters Il Swentarl
The above cause having been bv de, rec ~
the Circuit Court of Calhoun county ron
dered at the June term, 1902 thereof in
the above cause, referred To the undersigned
commissioners with Instructions ia ILL.,
Pr'oi OF AN ascertain and report all the in
debtedness existing against the firm of Pc.
tiers and Swentrel, whether bv judgement or
othetwise, with their amounts and nriorit;e.
together with any real estate unon which
any OF said Indebtedness constitutes a lien
SAID commissioner shall also make set,le.
ment with said receiver AID report The
amount of money aud also tho the ,s.s,s
IN his hands, subject to the order of ,L,
court, and also report any other pertinent
matter which he may deem proper or which
may be required by any OF the parties nam.
eu. Therefore the parties To- this suit will
take notice that the undersigned commission
er mas hSed upon "Wednesday August 18th.
1902, as the time aud his office at the t'orrt
House, AT EVANSVILLE, i'm said comfy 81. ,La
place when and where he will proceed IN
execute the said reference
iIven under my hand this 10th day of
July, 1902 A. q N.Tu,e,r,
LINN ',AAILroS' Com'r.
Attorneys.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Teachers Institute fer Cal
houn county will begin at Grantsville
on the 2Sth. day Of July 1902.
Instructors, U. s. Flemming and F.
Z. Harris. A special lecture will be
secured for the night sessiun.
Teachers, il we ali attend aud all de-
our part aud insist ON promptness,
th0roughness and enthusiasm. our
institute will he both pleasant and
profitable and W. will 90 to our
schools, prepared to do more and
beteF EoFk.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

Ira York met with painful acci
dent last Wednesday. by being run
int" by two ladies in buggy. He
wac on colt and the ladies we're not
as good drivers as they might have
been and crowded him out of the
road, catching his.foot against tree +,
cutting and Druising it badly.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15
T. M. COX
AGENT FOR
The Singer Sewing Machine
Bigbend, w. Va.

The "Singer" is the best, most dur
able, lightest running aud best lack.
ing sewing machine made. They are
perfect in every respect. Mr.. Cox
will call on you if you will let him
know you are interested. Terms
reasonable and prices low. Old ma.
chimes taken in exchange for new.
Repairing speciality. "Singers"
are guaranteed for Eve years. If
broke they are repaired free of charge.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

The Chronicle has had a wonderful
run If advertisements recently and
our news columns have been crowded
hut we will make up for 1t in giving
what lie most interesting and the
latest. But while we have been
reaping this harvest We have aimed
to give enough news to make our
paper still the best in the l.. K. Val.
ley, and, from the patronage we are
receiving, we believe the people ap
precists il.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

We are authorized To announce A. +.
KENNEI ~ a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for House of Delegates.
We are authorized to announce :. NJ.
WARD as Il candidate for the office of
House of Delegates Tor this county, subject
to the decision of the Democratic party
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

There will be box supper and
festival at the Mt. Zion church ON the
10Th. of July. Proceeds to go to.
wards repairing the church. All are
invited.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

After weeks rest the Chronicle
comes I" you again, we hope, brighter
aud better than ever. We've had a
good time and we can more freely
devote all our time to the best inter.
ests of our readers.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

A Mr.. Willis is here getting esti.
mates on the right of way for the L.
X. X. K. We are anxious to see the
work begun in earnest and believe
the people will he libetM in granting
the right of way.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

The ball game between Grants.
vile and Trace Fork Saturday re-
suited ina victory for the latter by a
score of IL to III. Our boys played
a remarkably fine game, aud did
much better than they hoped to do.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

Lightning struck a tree out the
ridge on the Elias Yoak place last
Thursday, aud killed six head of
sheep, the property of Ira Yoak, who
is managing the farm. Only last
week one 1T the drove Of sheep WAS
sold for $3.50 This makes four or
five times that lightning has done
damage in short radius of this place
and much loss has been sustained.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

Fred r. Pell, Of this town, and
Miss Nettie Hathaway, Of Sycamore,
we're quietly married at the latter's
home Sunday. Tie Chronicle
joins their friends in wishing them a
happy voyage down the stream Of
life
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

X. l.. Hays took his RAINING hors Q
Robert E to the races at Clarks
burg, Dut was unable Ia get race.
tie returned, however, very euthusi.
astic over his horse and is still of the
opinion that he is the beet horse in
the state.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

The ChIldren's Day exercises at
the NJ + Church, South. sunday
night were very interesting, and The
little mes did themselves proud. Mrs
L. Fl. Trippett, who trained them
certainly did her part we'll.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

squire K. NJ. Marshall was ap.
poinled Trustee tor the Grantsville
ub.dislrict last Tuesday At meeting
of the b. of +. of Center District.
aud the people are highly pleased
with the appointment.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15

Owing to the absence o. three
Presidents OF the Board of Educa
ton, there was no appointment made
fer Member If the Board of Examin.
ers, consequently l.. l.. Terrell will
hold over.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15
TEACHCER'S FUND.

BUILDING FUND.
Il. Of +. Lee District, for transfers S $50
q. w. Hardman, amt due shift at
last settlement 3O572 |
4. II. johnson, Bldg school house 325OO
do making seats $500 !
bud. Tough, surveying lot $50
S. Z. Bell, Secretary's report 1000 |
G. w Ritchea, services in loeating
and overseeing building of new
school house 400
james Wilson, same, 1901
G.. ID. Starkey, same $50
VIM Hamilton, sweeping. 300
Club Hicks, Painting school
house root. Loo
Gay Sialnaker, wood and supplies $40
Grant Roberts, wood 1900
Ameraeau Book Co. Rookie I0479
Thompson, Brown l. Co. Books 47SI
CHM & Co. Books $500
George Gaiuer, Repairs Ward school 7GO
g.. ID. Stsrkey, Repairing. roofing and
painting school houses & lumber etc 1918
j. r. Griffin, same $50
j. II. Connolly, same l7.42
FIX Stevens, same l50
Green Hartsharn, same, 7.67
l.. III. Trippett, recording LA
Want q Barr, supplies for various
schools over the District $3.50
X. l.. Belford, supplying wood 500
s. VI. Keller same 900
Homer " ilson, cleaning ont we'll 2.0a
o. J. Stump, for one chair. leo
Calhoun Chronicle,pub. building notice j.9l
s. +. Bell, trip to No. 10 and writing
! deed $50
! Foster Williams, sweeping floor 800
| II. w Hall, same 200
/ A. G.. athews lumber 654
! N. J Norman, work and ga fixtures $50
Rose ireland, sweeping floors 800
W. II. Jackson, 500
+ " Terrell, 500
Ashby Hicks furnishing wood, 1000
w r. Cox, same 1000
W W Knight, same, 1000
Nancy Blizzard, sweeping floors 800
Homer Means, same 500
Walter Hicks, same 500
W and " FIuhsrty, supplying wood $40
Carl Gamer sweeping floors 500
Harry Whipkey, same 500
Dolph llOlbert same 500
A. l. Holbet, repairs, etc. lG5
L. Smith, sweeping floors 300
Elliott stevens, furnishing vnod 1000
Homer Wilson sweeping door 800
Jacob Starkey. serving notices, 80
Oak Martin, furnishing wood, csc
W. O. Umstesd & Go. supplies 05
j. r. Holbert, furnishing wood i4.sC
A Buck, same 1876
Wade II. let's, sweeping floors bO
fsgan Roberts, same 6O(
ktta johnson, same, h0(
This LIST day ~ July, 1907
s. p BILL, Sccy g. " RrroHE, Pres
Subscribe and sworn 10 before me, chi
ist day Of July, 1909
in. HAsnLrop, n. P
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1902-07-15
Financial Statement
Showing tie Expenditures o/Me
81. O/S. for Senfe- DiskrieI
District for tie fiscal
year Sndin0 .Tune
jOfk. 1909.

Office of the Board Of Education of Center
District, Calhoun County, w. Va:
Following is an itemized statement show
ing all moneys disbursed by the President
and Secretary of the said Board by orders
on the Sheriff or otherwis, within the school
year last preceding, as is required by law to
he made:
TEACHCER,S FUND.