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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
PR|NClY TEACHING SALARY
Of 1884 PER MONTH
CONTINUED from Page i.
Health Destroyed IN schoo,.

Health Destroyed In School.
Scnool sanitation u depicted az one
OF the most important features, and
the inspector charges hat many chill.
dren who enter school in good health,
leave 1t broken down because Of i'm.
proper safeguards in the school build.
ings.
Concerning the classified element.
ary schools. Mr.. Macdonald shows
that there are 1924 on the list, Of which
240 are rural, So graded and 81 con-
soltdated. Thirty Of the consolidated
schools are listed with the high
schools of the state.
For the preceding year there wa
10 classified schools, the increase
during the year being 1874.
Specific Recommendations.
Spechc recommendations made by
Inspector Macdonald follow:
l. minimum term Of nine
months, and the daily attendance OF
all children between the ages Of 8 and
15, unless legally excused.
2. A minimum wage Of $40 q
month for all rural teachers in con-
nectton With a law requiring that all
must have completed at least a four
year normal school course or equiva-
lept.
I B. Compulsory medical inspection
EaHd the iuse of inside sclosets.f 4 wv
4. State aid for each consolidated
school to the extent Of $1,000 to ST.
s. Assistants to be furnished tho
inspector.
6. A county board Of feducation to
appoint county superintendents or
commissioners of rural schools to su.
pervise adequately these schools, and
a state board of education to appoint
the state superintendent or commis-
sioner Of education, inspectors and as
sistants, these officers to have longer
terms and higher qualifications than
the law now prescribes.
Taxation Comparison.
Discussing the rural school taxation
question, Mr.. Macdonald shows an
average levy OF SO mills in the coun.
try districts, as against 21.3 mills in
the cities.
Teachers in the city grade schools
receive an average. of $46.88 per
month, while rural grade teachers re-
ceive an average Of only $2S.41, this
average being reached without refer
ence to rural high school salaries.
Rural school teachers have an yer
age training Of eight years. rs against
an yerage Of twelve years by city
teachers.
Comparison I'm Attendance.
Eighty per cent of the city girls re-
ceive eight grades Of school work, as
against II per cent of country girls,
while fifty per cent Of city boys pass
the eighth grade, as against six pei
cent of the country boys.
City schools Of North Dakota have
142 days Of sessions. while rural
schools average 81.4 days.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
YEARS SENTENCE
GIVEN MORRISON
Devils Lake Pigger Goes to
Penitentiary For Viola
ton of the Law.

Devils Lake, y. D., Jan. 24.-Jas.
Morrison has retired from the liquor
business in Devils Lake. For the next
twelve months he will reflect on his
past mistakes n resolve t o get in the
straight path, while doing hard labor
III the state penitentiary at Bismarck.
Morrison and Clarence Coulter were
arrested as a result of the activity of
Lieut.. n. A. Way of the United States
Indian service, acting with Chief Tim
Doe. When h men found that they
had been caught with the goods they
signified their intention to enter a
plea of guilty and a%rraigned before
Judge c. w. BUTTE in the district court
yesterday afternoon.
COutier's case was considered wor-
thy of further investigation and he
was not sentenced.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
SEEK INJUNCTION
Consumers Power Company Take Ac
ton to Set Aside Rates.

Consumers Power Company Take Ac.
ton to Set Aside Rates.
!Minot. n. D., Jan. o4.-An action
70 set aside the recent decision of the
board OF city commissioners reducing
he light rate in MinOt two cents was
begun by the Consumers Power com
pany.
The complaint was served by at
Forneys for the Consumers Power COM
pany in City Attorney George A. Nc
Gees office. The Consumers Power
fs seeking a temporary injunction
against the rate reduction. which is
now in effect in the Magic City. II it
ts granted, permanent injunction will
be sought after an investigation.
The case will be taken up in Unit
ca States court at Fargo. The Con-
|sumers Power company claims that
the reduction is unfair and they have
not been making n profit since 1t
went into effect.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
A. c. MAN RESIGNS.

Ralph Beard for Two Years Assistant
Chemist Goes West.
Fargo, n. D., Jan. 24.-Ralph
Beard for the past two years assist
ant chemist on the experimental sta
ton staff of the A. c., has rendered
resignation to the board, to take effect
on Feb. l..
Mr.. Beard has accepted a position
as assistant chemist on the Oregon A.
C. station staff under H. v. Tartar,
which is a splendid opening in his
line of work.
Mr.. Beard has a host Of friends in
both the A. c. and Fargo college who
feel assured Of his success in his new
field of work.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
L IN SESSION.
Many Important Cases Tried in Wall.
petOn During Week.

wahpeton, n. D., Jan. 24.-District
court business is proceeding very
slowly and only a few cases have been
disposed of during the past week.
The case Of Berg VS.. L~ovdokken.
which was on trial all last week, re-
suited in a verdict for the plaintiff
of $50. This amounts to practically
a victory for the defendant, Low
dokken.
The Walcott SANDER case, Russell
VS.. Hendrickson, was decided in favor
Of the defendant. In the case Of
Babcock against the Farmers Ele-
vator company Of Tyler the verdict
was for the defendant. The case of
Gregory against Klenzing, a suit to
collect wages. is on trial.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
COL. KELLY DEAD.
Pioneer of State and Respected Citi.
zen of EarpO Dead.

Fargo, Jan. 24.-Col. T. c. Kelly
died very suddenly Thursday at his
home in this city, COZ Seventh street
north. The funeral services will be
held this morning at 9 o'clock from
st. Mary's cathedral.
Col. Kelly was 61 year of age, and
has been a resident of the state for
about t%hirty-five years. He came to
this city about four years ago, from
Mayville, where he was engaged in
farming. He was one of the promi-
nent Democrats of this section, and
vas very we'll known in Fargo. He
leaves a wife and Jour daughters of
his immediate family, and q brother
in Oklahoma.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
FARMER INJJRED.

Wahpeton. n. D., Jan. 24.-Augus,
Schroeder. a we'll known farmer OF
Summit township. was injured last
Friday while getting into his buggy
near Purdon's store in this city. The
horses became frightened just as he
va getting into the buggy and he
was thrown backward, striking his
head. He was rendered unconscious
Reports coming to the authorities OF
the city are to the effect that he re-,
covered shortly and sustained nc
serious injury,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
SECURES PATENT.
Adams Man Successful in Invention o
Automatic Bundle. Carrier.

ADAMS Man successful In Invention Of
Automatic Bundles Carrier.
Adams, N. D., Jan. ga. J.. Payer
has secured a Canadian patent for Ills
automatic wheel bundle carrier.
Large machinery concerns both in
Canada and United States are very
much interested in Mr.. PAYERS inven-
ton, realizing the great advantage OF
having these machines in countries
where farming Is, carried on extern
sively. Representatives Of prominent
machine firms Of Regina, Sask., and
other important Canadian cities have
been interviewing Mr.. Payer person
ally, in an endeavor to secure the
right of manufacture of his carriers
in their d%istricts.t
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
FIVE VICTIMS

Fargo, Jan. 24-The funeral Of the
five members of the Bolser family.
Who were burned to death early
Thursday morning. will be held Sum
day afternoon at 1880 o'clock from the
Presbyterian church at aHarwood. Rev.
Mr.. Mueller will conduct the funeral
services. Interment will be in the
Harwood cemetery. Undertaken Was
en- has charge of the funeral arrange
noonfS
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
BIDS ARE CALLED
Construction OF Federal Building
MiNOt This Year Seems Certain.

CONSTRUCTION OF Federal Building in
Minot This Year Seems Certain.
from Washington, d. c., state that
bids will be asked February z. for
the erection Of federal building in
this city. An appropriation of $780,
900 was made for this purpose about
two years ago but owing to some
trouble over the titles o nthe site. the
work has been retarded. According
to Congressman p. ID. Norton, the
treasury department has at least clear
eel UP these difficulties and the work
will probably start early in the spring.
Bids will be opened March II, and
if reasonable. construction will begin
immediately.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
SHARON PIONEER IS DEAD.

Bently. aged 81. one of sharon's most
prominent citizens. passed away at the
st. Luke's hospital at Fargo yesterday
morning. Mr.. Bently had suffered
from Bright's disease for the past few
weeks. the doctors having no hopes
for his recovery from the first. Be-
sides q wife. deceased leaves four
daughters, one son and two brothers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
GET TOGETHER MEETING.

Farmers OF Ryder to Meet In Febfu-
airy: To Hold Social Session.
: Ryder, N. D., Jan. 24.-The Com.
mercial club has decided to have O
big get together" farmers meeting
in Ryder on Feb. 14th. This meeting
is for the purpose Of bringing to ex-
change ideas and spend a social day.
A program is being arranged for and
will include talks by several local
farmers. which will make the meeting
more interesting than II outside
speakers were imported. A free din
ner will be served at IL o'clock. and
the program will be given during the
afternoon and evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
HAMILTON, AVIATOR; DEAD.

Man Who Made Record flight in
New York.. Expires Suddenly.
New York, Jan. 23.-Charles X,
Hamilton, who gained fame as an
aviator by flying from New York to
Philadelphia and return, died sudden.
from internal hemorrhage. He was 2s
years old.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
RIDES IS DAYS
Man Claims to Have Ridden Horse.
hack From Oklahonia to Milton.

Milton, N. D.. Jan. s4.-clad in all
the habiliments Of the wild and woody
west and carrying q complete OUTFIT
Of cooking and camping utensils, John
Mclean. mounted on q broncho ar
rived in Milton, claiming to hail from
Oklahoma and that he had made the
trip on horseback in forty-five days.
saddle used 10 an elaborate affair and
evidently very costly. When he ar
rived here he stated he wa broke
and solicited barn room for his horse
until he could find work. He hired
out the following sdAystosTomsaiNes-
Pie. and its -Stilf on,eths lob helping
with the harvesting Of Ice. He says
he Is out to see the world and this Is
the reason for his trip. and that he is
earning his expenses az he goes.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
PLAN MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Give $1,000 for Park Stru
ture at Old Anoka Home

Anoka. Mimi. Jan. e4.-Robert NJ.
Eastman OF Chicago and Philip X.
Eastman of Wilton, n. D., have each
given $500 toward the building Of a
foot bridge across Rum river, connect
ing the two new Anoka parks.
The $1,000 was given to Mrs. G.. s.
|Pease of the advisory park board to
he expended under her direction on
condition that the structure be called
Eastman BRIDGE" after the donors
Father, the late Job Eastman. who set
tied in Anoka in the early '5O's. Boil,
|of the donors were born and reared
in Anoka and annually visit their old
home.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
McGAHAN ACCUSED
IESeuer Brings Criminal Libel CHARGE
Against Editor.

.ASaiIlst f.ultOr.
Minot. n. D.. Jan. 24.-Arthur Lee
Seuer, the prominent socialist leader
of the state, filed complaint against
L. d. McGahan Thursday night charg-
ing criminal libel. A warrant was is
sued by Judge Lynch, endorsed by
States Attorney r. A: Nestos and
served by Deputy Sheriff Dan Doherty.
When interviewed by the press. Mr..
McGahan stated hat he had nothing
to say for publication but intimated
that he would fight the cas- to the
finish.
The arrest has caused considerable
conjecture about this district owing
to the prominence of LeSeuer and the
nature of the suit.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
FARMER STILL CRITICAIIY III

Hoople. n. d.. Jan. 24.-S. NJ. Mel
stad, of Mountain, injured in an au-
tomobile accident several days ago., is
still in a serious condition. j. S. 10
hanason was killed in the same mis-
hap.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
buys B.ANK STOCK.

Bottineau. \. D., Jan. 24.-Martin
G.. Kinm. cashier of the B%ottineau
National bank. has purchased a con-
trolling interest in a bank at Biscay.
Mimi. and with Mrs. Kinm will leave
shortly to make their future home at
that Mace.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
PERSON PRESIDENT
Elected Head Of the Minot Association
nf CnnNmof14s-

Minot, n. d.. Jan. 24.-E. $. Person
was elected president of h new As
%sociation Of Commerce at IL meeting
of the newly elected board of direc-
tors. DIR. A. ]. MCDANIEL becomes
first vice president: James johnson,
second vice president, and NJ. r. Por-
ter, treasurer.
a committee of three. including Mr..
Person, T.. Il. Lambert and DIR. Nc
Camel. were appointed to at once
negotiate for a secretary, proficient
enough to handle the affairs of the
Climb.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
II by ALCOHOL.
Some of Burninss fauid Falls on Neck

Adams: s o. E1!s?R R:-5sss Gil,
bertson sustained 4 very unusual and
painful accident while lighting gas
lights recently. After attaching the
swab to the lamp he turned to leave
it and some of the lighted alcohol
dropped onto his neck. Asc it touch
ed his neck it spread and it was not
until he had been quite severely burn
ed that the fire was extinguished.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24

Bismarck. n. D.. Jan. 24.-Judge
Costello continued the insanity hear
ing the ease of Lillian Pearl Darrell.
former clairvoyant. until members Of
the local Rebecca lodge can make ar
engagements with the woman's sister
lodge members in Sacramento. CAL,
to have her cared for there. Mean
while she will be cared for in the
county Jail.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
/. BARN BURNED
souris Men Lose stock, Feed and
Building BY Fire.

souris. N. D.. Jan. 24.-Firs com.
pletely DESTROYED the large barn on
the r. w. Judy farm.
Tho. origin Of the fire Is unknown.
Eight head Of horses and two cows
were burned, a large amount Of feed
and practically all the harness be-
longing to Mr.. Hoopman were also
destroyed.
Mr.. Judy carried insurance on the
barn, but Mr.. Hoopman did not car
.ry any or his stock.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24

Mayor James Ii. Preston Of Balti-
more. is the chairman Of the National
Star Spangled Banner Commission,
which is planning a huge celebration
Of the centenary late this summer.
The celebration will take place In
Washington, Annapolis, Frederick,
Preston is trying to interest every
community along the hay directly.
and at the same time to arouse the
whole country to an interest in the
undertaking.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
/ KIRKEIIlE NAV RIIN.

Leeds, N. D. Jan. "a. IL Kirk
eide, a we'll known pioneer resident
OF Benson county, may be q candidate
E*fpr state senator from the county to
IHlcceed James Duncan.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-24
PIONEER DIES

Aged Resident Of M. Carmel Passes
Away After Short Illness.
Edinburg, N. D.. Jan. 24.-Peter
Schwtnghamer. father Of DR.. ]. p.
hage at Mount Carmel. He is sur
vived by his wife and eight Sons and
daughters. Funeral services were
conducted by Father O'Driscol OF
Langdon and Father Kern Of Mt. Car
mel.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
New City Govern
ment On Job
Newly Elected Commissioners
Qualified Last Monday

On Monday of this week the
new town board. composed Of a
mayor and two commissioners,
consisting of B. R. Watt, A. G
Macomber and P. c. Lippman,
took over the duties connected
with running the city govern
ment of Lennon for the next
few years.
The first official act of the
commissioners was the filing OF
their approved bonds with the
city auditor. The next on the
program was the determining OF
which office was to be held by
commissioners Lippman and
Macomber. Under the law the
mayor is elected for five years
and is also the commissioner OF
finance. ?. G. Lippman drew
the position of commissioner OF
waterworks and sewage and also
the short term which is for two
years. A. G. Macomber drew
the four year term and has under
charge the running of police, fire
and public property.
A part of the appointive offices
of the city government were
made and consist of G.. A. Ingalls,
as city auditor, James X. Clark
as city treasurer, Ray ]. Murphy
as city attorney, J. c. Stoner as
police justice and A. E. Yager
as city justice.
The position of chief of police,
pumpman, city assessor and city
engineer were not made at this
time.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
A Playground
For Children
Christian Endeaver Society of
Presbyterian Church Per-
form Great Service.

Turning the court house square
or more properly speaking the
square that is being held ir re-
serve for the court house, into u
playground for the children oi
Lennon for the summer months
is the plan that the Christian En-.
deavor Society of the Presbyterian
church has set about to accom-
pIish. Already permission for the
use of the ground for this purpose
has been obtained from Local
Townsite Agent &. Il. Lennon
and as soon as the weather will
allow, work will be begun on trans
forming it into a yeritable play.
ground.
The committee that has the
work i'm charge Is made up OF
Eltipg Dickinson, Frank Norton,
Harold Gilbert, $. G. White, Miss
Ethel White and Miss Cora Gil
bert.
1t is the plan of the committee
to establish several tennis courts
and croquet grounds and large
number of swings. For the boys
there will be a baseball field and
other attractions will be added.
The society would appreciate
the financial help of anyone inter
es.ed in the project. Contribu.
tions may be handed to Rev.
Martin Hyink,
The estimated cost of the work
will be about $50.
The plan is worthy ofthc cordial
support Of the entire city, Play
grounds for children are attracting
more and more attention every
year and all the large cities are
approprlatlng money in generous
sums every year to give the child
rem opportunity for health foster
ing sports. This volunteer move
ment on the part or the &, II. s, is
most commendable, therefore, and
should be appreciated by every
parent. The use of the grounds
will be free to every child for SIX
days in the week, but the grounds
will be closed on Sundays.
The officers of the society are
Elting Dickinson. president; 5. G.
White, vice president: Mics Sophia
Allen, treasurer and Mrs Chester
Leigh, secretary.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
Ladies' Civic League

A meeting of the ladies of the
city of Lennon will be held
Saturday, May 8, 1914, for the
purpose of organizing a Ladies
Civic league of Lennon, South
Dakota. The usual purposes of
such an organization are to pro-
mote the establishment of beau
tiful conditions in and about the
city, and to induce such action
on the part of the citizens of
Lemmcn as will result in the
establishment Of sanitary condl-
tions in stores, markets, halls
and public gathering places
about the city; to establish
toilets and rest rooms; to demand
a full enforcement OF ordinances
and laws, especially those for
the care and protection OF our
youth; to promote the dissent
nation of knowledge concerning
sanitation, recreation and other
modern official movements; TO
promote the moral welfare OF
the city.
The committee whose names
appear in this call We're appointed
by the president Of the Lennon
Commercial Club of Lennon,
South Dakota, for the above
enumerated purposes.
Ladies of this city, it is up to
YOU. Won't you come TO TINS
meeting and organize for this
work?
(Signed) S. W. Huntington,
James H. Lennon.
F. C.. Totten.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
DEMOCRATS m
HOPEFUL MOOD
Wind Up Days Conference With Old
Fashioned Love Feast.

Several hundred enthusiastic
democrats were closeted in close
conference all day Wednesday in
the Hub City. Things ran smooth
ly and the principal accomplish
ment of the meeting was the
provision for a campaign fund,
which it was announced was
happily consummated to the
satisfaction of the managers.
State headquarters were per-
manently established at Aber-
deem, rooms in the DR.. King
offices being secured for that
purpose.
Executive Com mittee and
Treasurer
DR.. H. J. Rock, state chairman.
announced the executive of
advisory committee as follows:
Frank H. Winsor, Mitchell; Ben
C. Ash, Moreau; d. Donahue.
Sioux Falls; H. A. Wagner,
Watertown; w. W. Soule, Rapid
City; VIM. Hickey, Yankton;
David E. Coffey, Fairfax. L. j.
Welch. of Mitchell, was elected
as treasurer. The selection of a
secretary was deferred to a later
date and will be made by the
chairman.
Rally Wednesday Night
Despite the rain storm, there
was a very fair crowd was out
at the opera house to hear
the opening gun of the demo-
cracy. DIR. Rock presided and
made the opening speech. He
then introduced James w. Nc
Carter. candidate for governor.
He then congratulated the coun-
try on the unification of the
whole people and the cessation
of partisan strife.
Ed. S. Johnson addressed him
self briefly to state issues and
followed with some thoughts on
national issues, alluding to the
fact that few if any republicans
could be found to defend the
policies which kept the repubii-
cans so long in power. He con-
demned the present state of af-
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08

fairs in the Colorado mining
district. and said there were no
labor troubles which could not
be cured by arbitration. He de-
plored war and the fact that
two thirds of the national rev.
enue is used to sustain the army
and navy.
Louis w. Bichnell, of Webster,
candidate for attorney general,
said he preferred to go down tc
defeat in a righteous cause than
be successful in the wrong. II
was the duty of every man tc
uphold the hands of the presi-
dent in the Mexican trouble, re.
gardless Of party. he asserted
He spoke of the bills in congress
to relieve the homesteaders west
Of the river and pointed out the
fact that the democrats favored
all possible relief.
A Memorial in Congress
Resolutions were read and un.
animously adopted memorializing
the national legislature for this
relief, which were placed in the
hands of the chairman to be de-
livered to President Wilson in
person on his trip east.
John M. King, of Hand county,
candidate for congress in the
second district, spoke at some
angth. announcing himself the
farmer candidate. He asserted
that although 95 per cent of the
people of the state were engaged
in agriculture they persisted in
sending lawyers to congress who
invariably became corporation
retainers.
John Heifron, of Deadwood.
proved himself to be the orator
of the evening and aroused the
assembled democrats to great
enthusiasm, as we'll as laughter
at his witty sallies on the pro
gressive chariot" driven by
John Lockhart.
On motion of Lynch, of Huron,
resolutions were adopted en-
dorsing and upholding President
Wilson's Mexican policy.