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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-05-24
LESSON PREPARATION


Mr. Wood commenced his paper by calling at
tenton to the fact that people did their best only
when under the pressure of necessity, and work
In the Sunday school was no exception especial
ly 80 In the matter of lesson preparation. U.s.
ually preparing the Sunday school lesson was
left until about the Sunday morning before 60
ing to church, and sometimes the lesson not even
receiving that little preparation, WAS left until
the teacher came TO class While the want Of
knowledge of the bible Of people in general
should call out the best efforts OF all bible
not only to tell the lesson but to teach 1t In such
way that the scholar would learn it. There fs
altogether too much tellingthe lesson on the part
of the teacher and this results in the scholars
getting little or no practical knowledge them.
selves. 1t has always been q surprise to pains
taking teachers who have been accustomed to
have learned from this mere telling on the part
Of the teacher. Teaching is causing another to
know" learned professor says the essentials
Of teach ing are three, 'swhom be is to teach what
he is to teach and how he is to teach" There is
wide difference In the scholars in the Sunday
school class, some are quick to perceive q point
quite the opposite. Some scholars receive ad-
vantage at home in the way o: lesson prepara-
tlon and others have encouragement. To
some n,ole study 10 inviting and 20 others it is
1t only when teacher knows each scholar tn at
he can do his best with his class After know
ing his class the next thing is what he is going
TO teach them; this involves q thorough knowi
edge OF the lesson, facts, precepts. doctrine and
application. To learn what to teach q teach .r
ehould commence the Sunday afternoon w1en
the events of the lesson just recited are fresh in
mind, this enables him TO get in hand the lesson
for the next Sunday. The teacher should read
the text over and over again until the truth i'm
presses him, and then during the week read
other passages Of scripture bearing upon the
lesson. 80 as TO get the whele setting, and then
discrminately use the present day lesson helps.
Peloubets Notes, sunday School Times and the
Sunday school periodicals of the different de-
nominations give clear understanding OF the
lesson. After the teacher knows his class and
knows HE Lesson his next duty is to learn how TO
teach the elesson. and in doing this he begins with
making out carefully arranged program with
each scholar in MIND. and which provides for q
careful review of the last lesson, 80 as not only
to keep the class quiet but secure an interest. In
everything to be doneA knowledge of the how is
necessary and in nothing more than in the Sun
day school lesson. And when the above prepara-
tion has been attained, there is still heart pre-
paration tor the teacher which has come throu Oh
earnest prayer in his work. The real teaching
after all is that heart teaching which leaves a
longing for christian life on the part OF the
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co operation and support Of his assistants. His
IDEAL OF these things may be high, but he cannot
advance alone.
When superintendent and teachers realize the
great Importance Of this farreaching work with
the Young immortals, the teachers meeting will
be sustained. The classifying of the scholars is
very particular duty calling for ready tact, in
adjusting new pupils to the class best suited to
their several ab blIties and adapting the teachers
to the classes.
1t is needtul for the superintendent to know
his teachers, their special gifts and ntness for
certain classes.
In this way only can he carry out the last
clause of his stated duty; by all means IN HE
power both in school and out to promote the
best interests of the school
You see his duty does not end when the Sun.
day school session closes, but the work should
be near his heart day by day.
1t will be a subject of prayer. he will ask the
Lord g help in doing the Lords work. He will
have a hearty interest in the young people com
mitted to his care; he should, he win love them
as precious souls for whom Christ died
The supreme aim Of this worker in Gods vine
yard will be the winning OF souls to Christ, not
simply the self-centered salvation of the mem
bers of his school only, but that they in their
turn may be be of service to others
foreward step in Sunday school work is to
foster the missionary spirit Let no opportun ty
pass to instruct the scholars about the noble
men and women who have gone out into the dark
and needy places of earth to spread the glad
tidings Of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The editor of the Sunday School Times states
planting of the missionary spirit so as to give it
control of the life OF every pupil may fairly be
said to be the chief and sole purpose of the Sun
day school.
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Decoration Day.

Decoration day will be observ-
ed in Milbank this year as usual
and a cordial invitations extend
ed to the city and county Off
cials, tothe city and public chools,
all civic societies and all citizens
to meet with us in commorating
this most sacred day. At 10
o'clock a. M, we will meet at the
court house aud form the parade
under the marshal of the day,
headed by the Milbank cadet
band and will march tothe ceme-
terry where the G. A. r. ritual
service will take place, and the
graves will be decorated. In
the afternoon, at the court house
park at 2 o'clock there will be
music by the band, followed by
"a program.
Prayer, Rev. Hunt.
Singing.
Reading of Llncoln's Gettys-
burg Address.
Singing.
Grafton, Hon. 0. Branson,
Mitchell.
The memorial sermon will be
preached by Rev. Hunt in the
Med tOdist church.
By THE COMMITTEE,
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The Merchants National

AS will be seen by reference
to the advertising columns the
Merchants bank of this city has
been converted from state bank
into national bank under the
title of "The Merchants Ma:
tional Bank of Milbank. The
officers under the new organ
ization are: President, n. j..
Bleser; vice president, Chas. B.
Williams; cashier, E. H Bene-
dict; assistant cashier, Phil c..
Saunders. The bank commences
business under the national law
next Monday.
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MiIbank Carnegie Library
Librarians Report for April 1907

The report of the library and read
ing room for the month ending April
Both, 1907. is as follows:
The library was open afternoons
and evenings for the circulation of
books. reading and reference work,
26 days.
The attendance was greater than
ever before during the month of April.
The daily average was 48, an increase
of over last month and an increase
of Is over April of 1906 Number of
visitors 35, new registrations were 6
adults and II Juveniles.
Total number of volumes circulated
was 1856: of these l2S volumes were
non-fiction. The largest daily circula-
tion was 54
Included in the above is the child
rens report which is as follows: mum.
Der of books circulated 502, of these
volumes 95 were non-tlction. The
largest daily circulation was A.
The readers numbered. SIS, of whom
345 were boys, l2l girls and IS adults
The largest attendance any one day
was 56
This month has surpassed any
month of this year in reference work
and good reading. The reference
workers numbered 63 and countless
books, magazines and clippings were
issued for home use while many were
used in the reference room.
Indian Day was we'll attended by
both adults and children. The songs
sung by Miss Stone and Mrs. Rix
were encored while Miss MacMillians
story of Hiawatha's Childhood called
forth demand for the books OF
Hiawatha, the Indian, and Miss Nuna
Shannon's talk on Indians and their
customs made the books on that sub.
ject very popular. The result of this
special day was very gratifying and
was we'll worth the trouble Of prepara-
tiOn.
The phones have been taken out OF
the library and we cannot remind you
OF your overdue books, so please
notice the date on your library card.
The gifts gratefully received were
as follows:
Irying-Life OF George Washing
ton.
Clarke-Chatterbox.
Bell-The love affairs of an old
maid.
George Mollberg, of Marvin, added
to our list of curios-a piece OF red
pipe stone and some shells.
Respectfully submitted,
MINNIE SHANNON.
Free coffee at McCollum &
ThlrSk'S
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Free coffee, McCollum &
Thirsk s

ThirSkS
90 Briggs received his fine
new soda fountain the first of
the week, and is having it put
up, getting it ready to operate.
A coffee demonstrator will be
at McCollum & Thirsk S the first
of next week.
The grain growers of the north
west will hold a convent ton at
Omaha, Nebr., June 5, 6, and 9TH.
W. |. Lowthian expects to attend.
On account of the state G. A.
R. encampment, the old settlers
reunion will be held on Friday,
June 9TH instead of as announced
last week.
Jens Peterson has given up
the sale of foreign bread giving
this trade to Mr.. Briggs, who
has given up the lunch counter.
Mr.. Peterson will continue to
serve the best meal in town for
2Oc-or a good lunch-and Mr..
Briggs will sell you the best
bread, pies, cakes, etc.
The 19th-what happened to
the Milbank boys who went out
in the country to play the Mel
rose team, game of ball. Here
is about the way boy enthusiast
was heard to tell of the game:
"Did Isee the game-well I guess.
And say, talk about the Fourth
of July, that first inning would
make one look chilly. Well the
second inning was better-Mel-
rose S-Milbank O. Third inning
no better, no scores for Milbank,
Run along this way for several
innings. Finally Dougherty got
to third-hurrah for the Irish,
was what we said. Well Dough.
er;y couldn't get in his score
the batters famed too fast.
Things went along until 1t was
Dougherty only who got to third
again-and we'll the last inning
was beng played. Score Mel
rose 1S-Milbank capital "O.'
Oh my! Things we're getting in
terestlng. Two men on bases
and such a time. Hocum went
to bat, famed the air the first
time and the next time-oyer the
fence; but say it was a beauty.
Both men on bases scored and
Hocum made home run. Score
18 to3. And say you ought to
see that catcher the Milbank
boys had; ;didn t make any differ
ence about his wearing a pro-
tector, fowls hit him on the knees
and in the stomach-didn't jar
him bit-he just stood up aud
let them come-but he stopped
the ball if he could get in front
of it.
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DUTIES OF A s. s. SUPERINTE NDENT
Extracts from paper by Mrs. G, A. Wood

Extracts from paper by Mrs. 6. A. Wood
advance. The spnr to improvement is no long.
er active. 1t is necessary, therefore that we
should have high ideal before us Not to dis
courage us because it seems i'm possible OF attain
ment. but to stimulate ns t, our best efforts
Our ideel for the Sunday school shontd be
high for surely in such important work as this
we need to be spurred on to do our best. Upon
the snperlnten more than any other one man
depends the success of the Sunday school.
"A model superintendent makes a model
school,
The rule for every Sunday school should be:
Get the best superintendent you can the rule for
the man should be: be the best superintendent
that you can.
As this is essentially Christian work. we
should seek to give 1t into the hands of Chris
tiaD man: one who loves. trusts and follows
Christ; he should be also a OF good report,
unqnestioned integrity and purity OF life. If he
has not the trust and confidence Of his fellow
citizens, especially the young people among
whom he is called to labor, his handa are tied
and his efforts va in.
Let US consider first the general exercises
The superintendent should consider it very i'm
p9r1snt part Of his duty TO be present little
without promptness no man can make good
superintendent.
program should be prepared in advance-the
bible reading selected and considered. Hymns
chosen that are in keeping with the lesson topic,
or that haye some connecting thought.
The notices-as few as possible, and those only
of importance to the welfare of the school-to be
given after the service OF worship is over.
And now the etime for the opening of the school
has come, his aim should be t. make this In
reality service OF worship.
Let his influence be consciously exerted to
cule and develop reverence in the children. Rev
erence, that eetimable but almost ObsO,ete at
titute of the heart
The prayer, whether by superintendent or an
other should be brief, clear and simple enough
for the younger scholars to understand.
And now the hymns! Has the superintendent
an active duty in regard to these! Oh yes, in
deed. There is great need of helping the school
to realize that we may ''worship the Lord with
sony
In regard to business meetings the superin.
tendent should call hts teachers and officers to-
gether as often as the welfare of the school de-
plane.
Here and In TEACHERS meetings for the study
OF the lesson be is largely dependent upon the
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Annual Meeting
Grant County Sunday School Association

The annual meeting of the
Grant county Sunday school as
soclation was convened at the
Evangelical church Sunday after
noon, devotional service, led
by the pastor of the church be-
ing followed by a short address
by the president and report of
the secretary and treasurer.
Az excellent paper on the
'teachers preparation was
presented by Mr.. G. A. Wood,
and one on the "duties of super
intend ent" by Mrs. G. A. Wood,
extracts from which we print
following this report.
T'he"ditficulties of the super
intendent' were presented in a
short talk by F. W. Stahler, the
speaker referring to the opening
and closing of school at theprop,
er time, the difficulty of secur-
ing teachers and the mum berless
little details that require tact
and grace to keep in hand
successfully.
The ''pastor's relation to the
Sunday school" was infor mally
presented by M. NJ Ramer, the
state president. and the state
secretary F. p. Leach talked on
how to help the Sunday school
work by organizing definite
plans of work.
Rev. A. Murrman gave some
timely thoughts on the church
members duty to the Sunday
school, which should have been
heard by those who occupy pews
in the church and fail to give
the support of their presence to
the Sunday school.
Some fifteen schools in the
county made reports for the
year of 1906, and NJ. M. Ramer,
Ole Fornell and Revs. Murrman
and Laux were made a nominal
ing committee, and at the even
ing session at the M. E. church
made the following nominations
President-Mrs. G. A. Wood;
vice-president-O. B. Fornell;
secretary-O. B. Nye; executive
com mittee Rev. A. Murrman,
Rev. h. E Hunt and Rev. P.
Laux. Mr.. Wood, on account of
her numerous other public du:
ties declined to accept the presi.
deacy and John Nuenburg was
elected.
At the evening session State
Secretary Leach gave talk on
the Sunday school work of the
state and M. Nj Ramer present
ed in very forcible manner the
ovil effects Of the tobacco habit
on the boys and pleaded for its
discontinuance, that the coming
generation may be stronger
mentally, physically and morally,
asserting that the cigarette ha-
bit was great cause of the NOR
al depravity of thousands of the
young men and boys of the coun-
try whose will power and moral
sense were being undermined by
the use Of tobacco IN their early
years.
A collection was taken up for
the state work, and together
with the morning collection for
the same purpose and the contri
buttons OF Sunday schools, the
amount realized was $40.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL HAPPENINGS

Decoration Day-S3 photos for
$3.50. Niles Art Studio
Mrs. Maude Brown of Red
wood Fails is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. c. Eugene Barnes.
The postmaster now has stamp
books of 1c denomination.
Twenty-four stamps for quart
er.
Col Fitch was at Big Stone
during the week looking after
his hotel interests during the
week
Order your cut flowers and
potted plants for Decoration day
from Mrs. H. G.. Port, Gam BILE
building.
Priess Bros. will meet any
supply house price if you will
only bring in your bill and give
them chance to figure on it.
Frank Reeve, jr., while work
ing in the Milwaukee coal sheds
last Sunday, in some manner
bruised one of his feet quite
badly.
For SALE, my property on
Third street, north of library
House or barn sold separately.
A. V. FISHER.
Mrs. E L. Farnham went to
Pierre the first of the week to at.
tend the Rebecca Assem- bly,,
which has been in session with
the grand lodgeI O. 0. F. at that
city during the week.
w E. Jennings commenced
work as assessor this week in
place of H. J. Benedict who is
unable to get out around much
on account of sprained ankle.
The street around the cream
cry has been improved consider
ably of late. 1t has been graded,
boulevard filled IN, and posts
with IRON pipes attached put up
to be used for hitching teams to.
Sheriff Ed Murray, ,accompani-
ed by Harry Pawson took Law
renee Roche to the states prison
at Sioux Falls, Wednesday morn
ing. where he begins his life
sentence for the murder of John
Kane of Marvin
The old boiler at the mill has
been taken out and a 125-horse
power boiler will be installed in
it's place. This with the other
provements under way will
put the mill in first class condi-
tion to turn out a tirst-class pro-
duct.
Miss Laura B, knowlJon, who
has been teaching in one of the
mission schools in the mountains S
of New Mexico, leaves for her
home at Corona this week, but
will visit with friends at num-
Der of points on the return jour,
ney,
Notice for Bids
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids may be filed with the city auditor
Dr
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. Notice for Bids

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids may be filed with the city auditor
of the city of Milbank. S. D., on or
before June 3rd, 1907, for fhe construc-
ton of cement walks and crossings in
said city. Said bids to be opened by
the city council at the regular meeting
June 3rd, 1907. The city council re-.
serves the right to reject any and oil
bids.
A. A. BLoMQUIST,
39-2 City Auditor.
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Men Wanted

Men wanted for sewer work. Wage
81 per day. Apply to
CHAS SCTCLIFFE,
Street Commits siOner.
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Longley & Lowe hats at the
Home of Real Bargains.

Longley & Lowe hats at the
Home of Real Bargains.
G. f. Mills of the Farmers
bank, made a business trip to
Waubay Saturday.
Priess Bros. pay the highest
market price for butter and eggs.
Niles Art Studio will give you
a dozen $3 photographs for ST. SO,
Decoration day only.
Shoes at cost this month only.
McCollum & Thirsk.
Mrs. Thad L. Fuller went to
Frederick, Tuesday morning to
visit relatives and friends.
Free coffee, McCollum &
Thirsk's
The creamery has recently
purchased a 3OO-gallon cream
cooler which has been installed.
E. H. Lindsey and crew of
men with car went to Sisseton
Wednesday to do bridge work.
Mr.. Burt and Miss Ada Butler
of Waubay visited friends and
relatives in Milbank over Sun
day.
Miss Rebecca Reeve returned
from Wilmot Monday, where she
had been employed in a millinery
store.
The sewer com mlttee was taken
about the city on an inspection
trip Monday evening bv Mr..
Moore in his automobile.
Next Thursday is Decoration
day. Order your cut flowers
and potted plants early. A. L.
Schafer at Schafer Bros. meat
market. Phone.
Next Thursday being decora
ton day, the post office will be
open from 9 to 10 a. m. and from
$50 to 7:3O D. m. There will be no
delivery on the rural routes.
The ladies of the w. r. G.. will
have Csc dinner IN the south
side of the Elliot building on Dec
oration day. Everybody invited.
DELLA FULLER, Sec.
A man giving the name of Will
liam Levgue, was arrested Sat
urday for stealing a grip from a
travelling man. He was charged
with petit larceny and plead
guilty. He will serve2 25 days at
the jail.
p. G. Eckhoff returned last
Saturday from Canada, where he
had been with landseekers He
says, "Quite a number of deals
are beng closed up with Grant
county people and more are to
follow.
Attorney Thad L. Fuller re-
ceived wcrd the other day that
his brother Arthur, VIII was a
lieutenant in the coast heavy
artillery, at Boston, had been
promoted to captain and would
be transferred to San Francisco.
Charles Allen, the hveryman,
says that wheat is looking fine.
There are few bad places and
but little reseeding has been
done this spring SO far as he
knows. While barley and oats
are not quite as advanced as
wheat, they are growing we'll.
John MADEIRA returned home
Wednesday from Minneapolis,
havingbeen atSt. Barnabas hospi-
tai for thepastsix weeks, recover
ing from a delicate surgical op-
GRAFTON performed by DR.. Duns.
moor of that city. John is get
ting along nicely, although yet
quite weak.
The council held a special ses-
sion Tuesday. The mayor and
all the alde1me were present.
Mayor announced that the OBJ
ject Of the meeting was to act up
on the petition of property own
ers along block SO, asking for ce-
ment walks, and to discuss the
sidewalk question thoroughly.
The petition was signed by Ed
Johnson, A. G. Lender, A. G.
Smith, John Baer, Franz Pepke
and F. B. Roberts. Alderman
Farley made a motion, which
was seconded by Alder man
Manley ordering cement walks
to be laid along lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, {, 8, IL, 13, IA. Is, 16, II an d
~ hlOck 20 Tho m ootion carried
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Free coffee at McCollum &
Thlrsk's
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TNOR SAle-My residence property-0 rooms,
T hardwood finish hot and cold water, bath
and toilet complete sewer connections. Inquire
NJ. M RAMER.
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Continued on page eight.
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NOR SALE-Columbus Tunabout Fancy
F seat and arm rests. Has had good care and
10 in good condition. A real snap for one desIr-
ing good buggy. Inquire at this ONCE.
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TOR RENT-Or trade in Canada Land-The 9
Il Commercial Hotel at Reyillo. S. Oak. For
particulars, write or call on Mrs. A Koeckeritz,
Revillo, S. d.
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LOCAL WANT COLUMN.

r OST-Pair of ladies Oxford shoes, 6ha-sonth
IL east of town. Finder please notify Miss
Ida Anderson, Albee, S. ID.
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UyANTED-People to advertise their wants
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-13
LAW WILL BE MODIFIED.
Certain Amusements Will Be Permit.
ted in New York Sundays.

New York, Dec. 11.-There is every
prospect that New York's intensely
"blue" Sundays will end with the first
one. The board of aldermen will meet
shortly and there will be introduced
AN ordinance which will, in so far as
the power Of the board reaches, give
amusement seekers at least something
to do on Sunday. The state law pre-
vents performances on the stage"
but there seems to be no provisions
in the statutes or in the city charter
which prevents concerts, either vocal
or instrumental. The ordinance which
the aldermen will be asked to pass will
allow concerts such as those usually
given at the two opera houses. the
symphony concerts given by the Dam
rosch orchestra at Carnegie hall and
will allow moving picture shows and
arcades to run as usual. Even a modi-
fed sort of vaudeville will be permit
ted. Several meetings of church men,
bers have been held since Justice
O'Gorman's Interpretation Of the law
was made, at which plans were made
to fight any modification of the law.
The sentiment of the city, however,
seem to be in favor of a reasonable
amount of Sunday amusement and
there seems to be every probability
that this will be allowed by the alder
men,.