The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-18
st. Johns First President.

GAINED priests ON May II, and celebrated their
first holy on the following day.
st. Johns First President.
When the missionary work was begun IN
searns county Rev. Father Cornelius was APP
pointed pastor OF st. Cloud. In October, 1857
he succeeded Rev. Demetrius Marogna in Office
as prior of the monastery near St. Cloud, and
in November of the same year opened St. John s
college and was it's first president and profess
sor.
In 1853 he sent to Shakopee, from where
he visited the missions at Jordan Belle Plaino
st. Benedict and st. scholastca in Scott county,
st. Henry and st. Kunegundis in lie Sueur
county and St. Johns in sibley county, building
churches at all these places. In 1864 he, was
recalled to St. Cloud where he was again for a
short tirae associated with the work Of the
college; from February, 1865, until July, 1855,
he pastor Of Richmond. At St. Joseph,
where he was stationed from 1s6s-1s75, he built
the present church and rectory.
From November, 1875, until September 1880,
he was pastor at New Munich, and from Sep
TENDER, 1885, until December. $780, at Hastings.
He had thirty-four years of service
in the mission, and sought for retirement For
the next six years he OBLIGATED as chaplain of
the Little Sisters of the Poor at st. Paul.
Back to Minnesota.
In 1895 he went to the far west intending
to spend the rest Of his days at the young
| foundation of st. Martins. However, he could
never forget Minnesota the scene Of his early
labors; Irresistible charm drew him back to
st. Johns last summer, and thus he is enabled
to celebrate the fftieth anniversary of his ordi-
nation almost the very spot where he en-
tered upon his prestly labors half century
ago.
Tho no longer able to labor actively In the
| mission or classroom-for he has almost COM
pletey lost his eyesight-his venerable figure
and the edifying example of his life, no less
than the lesson Of his long and useful career
speak with AN eloquence that is more impressive
than the spoken word.
Superintendents Meet.
The meeting of county superintendent proved
one of great Importance to them. While Il
| was at first intended to be a meeting of THE
superintendent Of this judicial district only, the
| attendance grew until it included the superin
tendents from all parts of the state. J. W
| Olson state superintendent Of public instruction
was present. s,.ist.77 ~.
Nearly all of the early sessions were give1
over to the discussion of the best method o.
| organizing state association. One of the mos
important matters considered was the question
of salaries. Mr.. Olson, expressed the opinion
| that present salaries were not commensurate;
with present duties. The positions were among
| the most important in the educational system
of the state, and If higher salaries were pait
| they would attract more competent men. -
| The efforts on behalf Of the rural school
such as state aid. had done much good, bu
he believed that the vital question was legis
lation which would raise the standard of tn
men at the helm. He said that the averag
salary of county superintendent in this stat
was but $11Oo
Banquet at New Hall. -
Last evening the county superintendent wer
entertained at banquet at the Lawrence hall
Among the superintendent attending the session
of the convention were George D.. Goodrich
Anoka; Mary A. Hanson, Becker; ]. J. Regan
Beltrami: Anna Swensen. Big Stone; N. G. MI
son, Carlton; Olaf Olson. Cass; D. R. Savage
MnLo rio ,1iv.
Bradford. HUBBARD Laura T. Olson, Jackson
Knute Legensgard, Lac qui Parle; Ambros
Hays. LIE Sueur; Dell W. Forbs, Lyon: L. F
Harrington, Mcleod John Sander Nicollet
Ericl Erickson. Renville; S. W. Gilpin. 81
Louis; Paul Ahles stearns; Roy S. Roberts
Stevens; s. NJ. Quigley, Wabasha; NJ. l.. Pratt
, Yellow Medicine; Hattie F. Booth Itasca; J.
Cowan, Kittson: H. F. McAulty, Red Lake; :
F. Larson. Washington; Nellie NJ eastman
Swift; Julius Baraas, Red Wing; John Turner
Clay.
The association elected the following Officers
President, George H. Howard of Rochester
secretary L. P. Harrington Of Hutchinson
( treasurer. Eric Ericsson of olivia. The legisls
tive committee consists Of the following: Firs
district, Miss Fannie Gies. Austin; second, D.
Savage Windom third, John Sander, St. Petel
fourth Thomas Montgomery, st. Paul; fftl
D. G. Mckenzie. Minneapolis: sixth. Paul Able
, St. Cloud; seventh, NJ. L. Pratt Yellow Med
cine: eighth, S. W. Gilpin, Duluth; ninth, J.
: Regain, Bemidu.
Errors and contradictions in the new coz
We're discussed by the superintendent and
was decided to appoint legislative committ
to revise the code and to make a repo
to the next session Of the legislature. la
is wanted that will provide for the payme
: by the state Of the expenses of the county S
perintendents incurred in visiting the schoo
! under their jurisdiction and in the other wo
d pertaining to their office.
e Old Settlers Of Stearns. -
Z The annual meeting Of the Old Settlers ass
# citation of Stearns and adjoining counties W
y be held in st. Cloud on June 5. Former Lie
It tenant Governor c. A. Gilman is president,
" D. Taylor secretary and w. B. Mitchell hi
torian. The members will enjoy banquet
. the hour. s'.
e e. T.. Danforth of Minneapolis Is in the ci
a ! TO confer with the directors Of the recent
q organized Commercial club. It is probable th
d his services will be engaged secretary Of t
d new club, which starts with a membership
+ over 100.
Big Realty Deal.
One of the largest realty deals made in Il
| county for some time was disclosed by a de
filed with the recorder of deeds conveying
J. 775-acre stock farm in the town of Grow La
from W. II. Dullam to K. A. Lloyd Of Califorr
for SIX, 900. -
Or SIXTY -FOUR COWS CONDENTNE