The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-11-28


Henry McConkey, one of our former
teachers, has returned to his old JOB
| with the Noble Theatre Co.
Dawson county schools are all run
ming along smoothly. A higher
grade of work is being done all over
the county this year, than last. A
superintendent's success depends upon
the efficiency of the corps Of in
structors with which he surrounds
himself. A teachers success depends
quite largely upon his or her respon-
%siveness to the plan Of work and sug-
gestions made by the superinte ndent.
The Craftsmanship of the board in
Mt. Vernon No. 4, was made vacant
by the removal of g. Boison. John
Haynes vas appointed to the vacancy
upon recommendation of the board.
Miss Abbie M. Pearson who taught
| a brief fall term in Beulah No. "a,
and was then transferred to No. q,
writes:"I enjoy the work here very
much and W i'll try and carry out your
wishes in regard to my school-Work
here.'' This is all that is asked.
The superintendent will shoulder the
responsibility for any failure, should
their chance to be one.
The Ethan school enjoys the di S.
tinction Of having the best ladies'
qaurtet in the county. 1t consists of
Misses Pearl Hull, Lena Miller, Bessie
Cole and Lille Donk. The young
ladies sang for the last teachers
meeting at Ethan and their efforts
were well received. There will be
four more meetings at Ethan this
school year, and it is hoped that the
quartet will make its appearance at
each meeting.
Certificates Of ward have been
issued to Lydia Kjclmyr, 1nez and
Alta Beddoes; Miss Addic Pearson,
teacher.
This office desires to specialize
upon the n much-neglected study
in u country schools, ~penmanship,
during the year. For this reason
special stress will be laid upon it at
each division teachers meeting dur
ing December. Teachers are requested
to bring tablets and pencils prepara-
tory to taking notes. The Palmer
Method, the only successful method
Of teaching children to write, is now
in the hands Of a dozen conscientious,
thoroughly-interested teachers who
are making a splendid effort to get
results possible only to those who
never tire. Miss Louise Sherman,
who is putting forth an effort that
means positive success, writes: "The
older boys have started to school
and are very much taken up with the
Palmer Method of Pennanship. We
practice nearly a half hour each day.
IT it will not be too much bother
for you, will you kindly send US some
of your writing to use with it.?'
Miss Grace Cornwell turned over
about Sc more to this Office. with
which to buy song and library books
for Baker No. |. Miss Cornwell gave
an entertainment last year, which
she realized sufficient fund to procure
a new flag and a forty foot staff, and
had the balance left over for a new
library this year, in addition to the
one furnished by the country. Such
work is the o%utgrowth of lofty ideals.
Miss Maud Hofstetter started out
right in the Railroad school in
Prosper township by beginning with
the first month in a new years work
in each grade according to the state
course of study.
Miss Rinnie Nolt who is O teach
ing her third year five miles south
east OF town, over in Hanson county,
is o receiving $40 per month.
The school board combined two
schools which gives her about 20
scholars and are paying for a rig to
take the teacher and her pupils to
and from school. This is the initial
step in centralizing the schools.
Miss Bessie Craig is teaching across
the line in Hanson county, where he
is getting 1886 per month on a second
grade certificate. She is giving good
satisfaction which is only natural as
she comes from the most historic
family of teachers in the county.