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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-12-18

ing school and civic problems do they
fulfill their highest mission.
How Best Accomplished.
This cooperative work is best ac-
complished under the direction OF a
central organization or committee.
Such organizations have been formed
or are being formed in all large cities,
and even in rural districts, in some
states widely scattered assertions
have been federated to good purpos-
eS.
This central organization formulates
programs, outlines work, disseminates
knowledge, suggests methods OF hand
ling questions of common interest, and
makes each local group feel it's rela-
ton to the whole school problem. The
duties of these organizations are
shared by teachers and parents; but
it is intended that the larger part OF
the work shall be assumed by the
home.
In Il city, the central organization
recently completed is doing much to
unity and make more effective the
work of our local parent-teacher asso-
Citations. Plans for civic betterment
which will affect most deeply the lives
OF the children of the community, have
been made. 1t is hoped that through
the efforts of this committee in CO.
operation with the board of health.
the dental association and the city
commission, a dental clinic soon will
be established, for the benefit of all
school children. Provision for hot
lunches as a substitute for the less
healthful cold lunches is being made
in some schools. This is in line with
a civic movement that has resulted in
much good where it has been tried
in other cities. Other work in the
interest of the men and women of to-
morrow is being mapped out by our
Home and School league.
School principals find the parent
teacher circle an excellent means of
reaching all parents effectively when
some general condition needs chang
ing, when public sentiment in the dis
trict needs rousing, or when they wish
to make a certain course effective
which does not seem to take hold.
"A principal may know of environ
ments which are dangerously affect
ing certain pupils and through them
the whole school. lie may wish to
suggest needs of the school. He can
talk with a hundred parents as well
as one.
I'm the sympathetic atmosphere OF
the parent-teacher circle, the parents
learn, perhaps, how they are hinder
ing the school work of their own
children and of the school at large;
learn that they and their children can
not live for themselves alone, IL they
wish to live in the best way.
The mother who is not yet beyond
the stage of fighting for her children,
whether Fight or wrong, learns that
her child cannot have his rights I'M
less she is willing to allow equal
rights to others; hat the give and
take of the school community is the
pest KIND or discipline.
she realizes more wildly the con-
under which they must work
at home, makes fairer allowances for
shortcomings, and is often able to
suggest changes that are helpful to
her charges. Even unframed moth
ers can give common sense advice and
the contact of such a mother with the
trained mind of the teacher is of in
.calculable value TO the home"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-12-18

petition will be of the kind that will
be extremely useful to both schools.
Both are destined to move forward
with bounds. These schools, of course,
draw their students from the respec-
tive towns and from the country
regions. Like the high schools,
these grammar schools toe are on the
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-12-18

every efficient school is more than a
preparatory school; it is a minor col
lege Immediately serving the commun-
ity. This school has entered upon a
definite program of agricultural
studies. For this Mr.. Swanger must
have due credit for it is his program
in this particular that is being car
ried out this year. Next year an ad-
vanced course in agriculture will be
offered. The school is already in a
position to analyze soils and waters,
to determine the best crops for GER
tain lands and locations, and to be
heard in matters of stock breeding.
Agriculture is practical. The other
sciences are also given a useful twist
much to the chagrin of the older text
writer's.
Manual. training is required of all
boys during two years of the time
spent in school. The making of toys
has given way before the demand
for useful knowledge. The boys learn
to make their hands work in unison
with their brains. Even the scholar,
the financier, or the statesman should
know how to manipulate his ten fng-
ers to advantage. A new course is
offered in manual training this yea
that bids fair to be Of great import
ancea course in farm architecture.
Here actual houses, barns and so on,
are constructed to scale, inside and
out, so that the boys master all the
lumber cuts used in construction.
This is for the boys; in the near fu-
ture similar courses will be open to
the girls, and too, courses in sewing,
cooking and in millinery.
While each recitation period is at
least forty-five minutes long and five
times per week it would be a mis-
take to consider this the only con-
tact between student and teacher.
There are seven members on the
teaching staff which makes it possible
to arrange the hours so that personal
attention "a be given each student.
1SdSuiu6 LnuSI De d personal matter
for each student is individual and alb
serbs learning in a different way. The
school is especially fortunate in hav-
Ing n teacher for every ten stud
ents. Each member of the faculty is
an expert especially trained fot-the
particular subjects taught, by each.
Contact with the teacher, let me re-
peat, is of far greater Ealue than the
reading of many books: Here en-
couragement has taken the; place of,
nagging or discouragement; a sGho6f
spirit of self conduct is fed a%ndfanned
into a happy flame that takes the
place of the old Thou shalt not"
Mention might well be made of
athletic activity, for it is necessary
to develop the body in order that the
brain may do its best work. A sue
cessful effort is being made to restore
the old activity in athletics, charac-
teristic of the Game, Anderson and
McWhinney administrations. The
board has wisely provided. a gymnas-
ium and the boys and giriS alike are
making good use of it Under the d.
rectioR Of trained tpstfuctors. :
The school now, has a competitor In
the Wells high school. But the com
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-12-18

up-climb. More efficient grammar
schools could not be found than the
ones at Elko and Wells while the
ones of the county at large are rene
ering excellent services under the di-
rections of District Superintendent
George Anderson.
GEORGE G. JENSEN,
Principal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-12-18
THE SCHOOL

OF ELKo.
The grammar school of Elko is un-
der an especially able corps of teach
ers this year and is doing especially
good work. At some future time the
Independent will deal extensively with
the work of this school. Professor T..
G.. McWhinney is the principal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

Rapids was annexed TO the diocese of
La Crosse. Father Hugenroth saw
the need of extensive improvements
in the interior of the church, new
windows we've put in and the inter
ion was beautifully decorated, so that
every Catholic may justly feel proud
of his house Of worship. In 1904 a
number Of the Polish Catholics with
drew from the congregation and or
ganized the St. Lawrence Polish Cat
holic Church on the West Side with
Rev. J. Korcyzk as pastor On July
of 1907 Bishop Schwebach appointed
the present pastor, Rev. VIM Reding.
The congregation now numbers over
2 $50 mezbers It vas Incorporated
June 80, 1886. The directors of the
congregation are Rt. Rev. Jas. Schwe-
bach, A Phillip Kraemer, Vicar Gen
eral, Rev VIM Reding, the local pas
tor. and the trustees, John Schnabel
and f. L. Rourke. The officers are;
President, Ri. Rev. James Schwebach
Vicepresident, Rev. William Reding,
Secretary, F. L. Rourke, and Treasur-
er, John Schnabe1.
Sixty years have rolled by. To
glance backward the time seems but
as yesterday The past teaches US
its valuable lessons. Much has been
attained, but more remains to be
done. New conditions demand renew
cd efforts. Our next decade should
show even greater progress; not only
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
Mrs. j. Collier
Mrs. ThOS. Burns

Rev. William DeKelyer succeeded hin
and did a great deal to finish the
inside OF the church. In June, 1875,
the Society Of st. John the Baptiste
was organized. 1t was a society of
French Catholics, and flourisbed for
fourteen years. In August, 1875, Fa-
ther DeKelver was appointed pastor
Of the French parish in Green
Bay, and is now pastor in Menasha.
In October Of the same year, Rev.
Peter Pernfn took charge Of the.par-
ish. It was during his time that the
church was struck by lightning caus-
ing a damage Of over five hundred
dollars. After working faithfully for
three years. he was succeeded by. Rev
Charles BeyerIe. Father Pernin is now
at Rochester, Miun esota, Father Bey-
erie remained until his death in
1897. In 1886 the Catholic school was
opened in the old parochiaI residence
and given in charge Of the Notre
Dasne Sisters of Milwaukee In 1895
a fine new school house was built
with four large rooms. The need Of
Catholic Societies for men was felt
and a branch of the Catholic Knights
Of Wisconsin was organized on March
3. 1880, of which Father BeyerIe was
q charter member. A court of the
Catholic Order Of Foresters was in
stituted April 19, 1895 Father Bey-
erie worked zea5ously for nineteen
years, and was buried in Cavalry
Cemetery in this city He was
mourned in death, as he was beloved
during his life, by all. irrespective Of
creed or nationality. Rev. VIM. Van
Rossmalen became his successor.
During his pastorate a fine parochial
residence was erected; the Ladies
Altar Society and the Young Ladies
sodaIity were organized. He worked
faithfully for the spiritual and ten9-
poraI welfare of the parish until his
removal in October, 1904. The same
month Bishop Fox Of Green Bay ap-
pointed Rev. 3. Hugenroth as his
successor. Shortly afterwards Grand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

Dy his brother, Rev. Nicholas Stehle
whom We soe again as pastor in 1866.
lie remained until June, 1859, aud
in the same year Rt. Rev Bishop
Heuui appointed Rev. A. J. David as
pastor. Ealher David finished the
INSIDE OF the church vtId had
ssmalI residence erected. In August,
1901, he was removed, and the Rt.
Rey Blahop appointed d Capuch4u,
Rev. vi. Hens. lie remained until
January, 1864, when he was succeed
gu by ney. A. Spiering Father spier-
ing remained only nine months Dur
ing the rext fifteen months there
was no resident pastor. In April 1866,
We find Rev. N. StehIe, who had been
mere several years previous, in
charge OF the parish, but he died al
ter being here d Jew months. The
parish was attended from Stevens
Point by Rev. M. Schwebcah for al
most a year. In June 1867, Rev. John
,1.eason took charge OF The parish
ana remained until February, 1853.
During his administration OF twenty
1ont1s The foundation of the present
church was laid and the supersIuc-
ture well under way when he was re
moved. In april OF the same year
Rev. Joseph Mcdonald was appointed
as successor. During his adninistra-
l.ou not much was done toward
building the church OWNS 10 the 20
7erty Of the people. After his re-
moyaI in August. 1871, the place was
again ATTENDED from Stevens Point
for a few months. IN December 1871,
Jealous young priest, Father 7.
Tanguay, was sent by Rt. Rev. Mel
cher. Btsbop Of Green Bay. Through
his untHing efforts seconded BY the
| people. the. church was. completed and
solemnly .dedicated.B by Bishop MeIcher.
June %. 1873. shortly after the dedi-
eadon Of the church, Father Tanguay
was transferred to Stevens Point,
where he remained one year and lat
er went to De Pere and Appleton. He
! died at Appleton il November, 1887.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
Mrs n. Pepin
Alrs- ii. Lambert

during q. period OF two years. Father
Godefar, OF st. Mary's parish near
Milwaukee, succeeded him. Captain J.
l.. Cotey tells us the following: THE
church on the West Side stood on
3rL Ave. where MIR. G. A. Corriveau. s
house now stands. J. Is. Narcotic was
at the head OF that organization. At
one time they had a celebration and
used a lot OF evergreens TO trim the
church. These became very dry. and
By and by Father Go5efer came to
say mass. In some way fire WAS set
10 these evergreens and the whole
church was burned down.
In the year 1857, the Catholic pop
uIation had remarkably increased on
the East Side OF the Wisconsin riv-
IL Father Pernin, in his Latin sketch
Of the congregation says: Now there
lived On the East Side at this time
a gocd. rich ana generous Canadian.
named Francis Buon. He and the ma
Joll,y Of the church members thot it
advisable to buIu a new church on
-he East Side, and this was done.
lie mission OF Grand Rapids now
eeoome a parish with d resident
yresJ, Rev, James StehIe." The OIL
GERS OF that congregation were as IoI-
lows; j. /. Cotey president; James
L.aDrecne, secretary and treasurer,
ana Jas. lIcGrath and Leauder Iru-
dell. solicitor. some OF the early
members at this time were: John AZ
pin Antoine Arpin, Louis Cotey, 20
seph Dugas, Hippolite Lefebvre, Doc
tor Hurley, Tim Hurley, Jas. Chew
euer, Maxim La Breche, James La
BTeche, Thomas BuTns, Louis Van
Slate, Moses Yer Bunker. James Her
ron, Ihos. Heron. Martin Heron
Patrick 4eehan, James Neehan, Mar
TN Aeeban, S. Bole, J. 3. Coteys J.
B. Gr1gnon, 0. Rocheleau, G. A Corr
geau. Nicholas WiukaI, II. J. MoRaitI
10. Borggon, J Momier, John O'Day
/ o. Eoyer and many Others
Rev. James StehIe remained only
IL months, when lie was succeeded
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

large number of friends at the home
Of her sister, Mrs. John Codding, at
a Christmas PartyIast evening. The
evening was pleasantly spent in play
ing Hearts. Fayors were awarded to
Frank Hickman second favors to Mar
tin Reichert and the consolation IA
Yors were given to Arthur Polanske.
A delicious luncheon was served
after which the guests departed for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
ELKS TREE
Bic SUCCE,
Over 5000 People Turn 0U
Sitter Cold TO see the Big
Christmas Tree

Despite me temperature OF al
l. -e4UW zero, there was an ImnleL
.uru4g Of youngsters ana oldsters
ne L4as $ Unrnslmas nee.
IV0 ,uouas4u horns and u
.u-uaapt pacAasts OF Cracker Jao
wac gueL Uul and mad the nigh
been q mllu one there is no uouOL
auA,eyer Dut that The supply would
-,.,o A5y4 10 DC doubled TO tahe
,.Ie Vi a4I ,uo youus people Mnae
lue oroau syJ The Uee was estimated
az ,,9out o,UU0, there We're many Wao
s,ayo ~ at home rather than ta,e the
D1llng cold.
1ne lee Was inumiuated al
o .,4clA sharp ltllu 1lXaIteu hul.er q
Ii. NogL..A5toA ia "a DfreI ADDRESS
sa.u luls as HAalteu nuIer Oh Lue
,,-s.l.g l.as1ls Luuge Oh Elks it was
l-s lioas4.u, uuly 10 present tho
lilr-slllsiys ute 10 the people ot
araau I,opIus. he a 80 salu he wrsn-
eu 70 thank The City Ofuclals, ia,
l. Dusl1ess mll ana Tie press Ior Tie
Ile.ssty v.opt.auou Iney Aau gwen 10
ms Christmas luea.
AS soon as AIr. NoImington had
loIvIadou las lelLaILs, SANTA Claus
aoy Dusy ana distributed The horns
.s,ud Cracker Jack. A large bonfire
sJ me sUuth en0 oil the market
/ square served In measure to take
some Oh the chill out of the aLmos-
pAeIe II you were fortunate enough
10 geg close TO it.
The Elks had arranged with John
DAILY 10 lease The play house for the
evening ana they in tSrn gave a.
ADMISSION to the people. The theater
was packed and whenever there was
d pause the entire audience started
ia 10 raise the roof. 1t was a hap
DIV crowa and they made the theater
reverberate with the sound OF cneer-
.ng ana the blowing OF horns. The
featme at the theater was David
goDpgrffeld. by Dickens in seven
reels.
The crowd assembled early and del
egatIons of children came marching
10 the Tree. There was a solid line
OF children in the middle of the
/ street from the tree as far as the
/ Wilter Hotel. Ii was impossible to
have the band out as the cold
WaulQ have frozen the Instruments
0eId4e taay ooulQ DO uaea the
singing by the united children also
haa TO be given up because OF the
cold. However, despite the fact that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

Demeroe OF his valuables. the tall
man ordered the smaller man to so
up the track and also ordered Mr..
Demeroe to beat it towards the city.
The hold up occurred at about 10
o'clock. It has been Mr.. Demeroe 5
custom to so down. Second ave and
pass the two warehouses on his way
home.
Up to the present time. the police
and sheriff have 10 cIeW 10 the iden-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

very tall and weighing about zoe
pounds and a smaller man. The farg-
er Of the Two pointed a revolver at
Mr.. Demeroe and ordered him to
throw up his hands. he then went
through Mr.. Demeroe's clothes and
took the money, stick pin and watcf
including the chain. The smaller OF
the tWo men did not take any part
IN the hold up according to.the. story
told by Demeroe. After relie7 iAg.1Ir
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
WlTTE- HOLDER WEDDING

The marriage is annoanced of Nr.
Geo. witte to Miss E1ifh Hgdder,
daughter of Mr. Geo. Holder of the
Ajgcma Hotel, Of Port Arthur Can,
The young couple are highly popular
and are receiving congratulations Of
their many friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

materially, but spiritually After all,
a large number of devout and 10y
al members is the best showing that
any congregation can make Let us
choose the better part. Let us prac-
tice our holy religion by example
and precept Let US be honest citi-
zens of the commonwealth and do
our share to make the lot of man
kind more happy on earth. Then com
ing generations 'wiIl rise up and
call you blessed"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
GO T0M0RR0W

From Wednesdays Daily.
Mrs. Frances Edwards and Mrs.
Mary Peck will leave tomorrow for
st. Petersburg, Fla, where they viii
spend the remainder OF the winter
Mrs Edward owns home in that
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31


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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
FRANCIS JOHNSON DEAD

Word reached this city on Tuesday
that Francis Johnson. son Of Mrs.
Martha A. Johnson Of Meadow Val
ley, was found dead at Donnelly,
Alaska. No particulars received as
yet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
IT'S HISTORY IS AN IMPORTANT
PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.

The Membership Of This Church Society Now Numbers
Over z.OO0--It Never Enjoyed 4.Nore Prosper
Growth Than at the Present Time
Under the Excellent Pastorate
Of Father VIM. Redias
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

tity OF the hold up men. .About.al the
description the officers have TO work
on is that both men wore macEnaWs
and Ieggings. That one was tall and
weighed-abouL zoo pounds and the 9th
ct was short.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

their homes reporting having spent
a most delightful evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

Advertise in the Daily Reporter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31
SCHOOL FUND
INCOME FOR
WOOD COUNTY
Total Amount is $35, ,685.76 and Mum
ber Of School Children is 1906.

ApportiOnment.o the.schoolfund in
come for Wood County. has been
made By state Supt. c. P. Cary and
Wood County's portion follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-31

TRY A WANT AID.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-05-11

SNOW during sovcn or eight months
OF the year. throughout this region
10 was proposed 90 maintain relay sta
lions nt frequent points. where OPP
orators and llnemen would always
Doe ON duty.
From 1868 10 1865 many parties
and expeditions were organized and
sent out 90 explore and demonstrates
George KEENAN, afterwards we'll
known IN the United States as r.
traveller and lecturer. Joined one OF
The expeditions. when only Is years
of age, "a spent over two years In
Siberia, building and operating eX-
Detrimental lines. KEENAN, was an
expert telegrapher. and his mission
WIS 70 prove 90 the satisfaction OF the
governments ana capitalists tina tci-
rgraphic communication could be
maintained constantly In the semi
polar regions.
In siberia the KEENAN, expedition
Travelled thousands of miles by dog
slcdge and on horseback. invcstigat-
ing climatic conditions ana making
surveys, Its report To the car and
the the American promoters was
that the project was entirely feasible.
u is said that the trans-Slbcrian
railway subsequently followed much
of the limo marked out by the Amerio
cans.
II was while engaged IN making
further surveys. believing fully that
the American end OF the line was
already under construction hat a
message. by courier from 81. Peters
burg, reached KEENAN,. informing
him that the enterprise had been
abandoned and ordering the eXpedi-
ton 90 return Co the United States
for discharge.
The successful laying and opera
ton of the second Atlantic cable M
1855 blasted the hopes OF the pro-
motors OF the Amorican-siheria line.
Governments and capitalists looked
Coldly upon the great outlay nsces-
sary and refused 90 finance further
experimentation Thus. an ot the
expeditions were recalled and the
promoting company. dissolved The
irony OF fate made Il possible for
kennen when he finally reached
London, 10 send a message hy cable
to friends in America.
Viewed from the standpoint OF
fifty years ago, the project was one
Of b most gigantic ever considered
by men. To-day the undertaking IL
virtually accomplished. the only re-
manning like being the bridging Of
Boring strait.