Old County School Reports Reveal 1870s Education Conditions
The Office of the County Superintendent preserves district clerks annual reports from 1870 to 1874 showing rural school wages, teacher salaries, and building values. District 2 lists 17 pupils with Emma Bishop as teacher and $29 monthly. District 24 notes a harsh confession about funding. other districts show low pay, limited curricula, and few subjects beyond reading writing and arithmetic.
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Seliwol
Orefon
Suirie
Howe
Manson
J. L. Reecer
Dot Livermore
Sehe
Emma Bishop
T. A. Biery
F.C. Arnolt
Migs Moueie Ar
Remarkable Three Barrel Gun Tied to Prospectors Relic
A heavy three barrel firearm with revolving tarred section and combined rifle and pistol parts is owned by Peterson. Reported as left by an old prospector about a year ago, the device bears only faint remnants of maker marks and the name C. H. Beach Marshall Michigan. The gun’s date and full origin remain unclear.
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Taylor Hardwere Company
PO Peterson
Peterwou
C. H. Beach Marshall
Mich
Sime
Monmouth State Normal Opens 24th Year September 36
Monmouth State Normal begins its 24th year with fall courses preparing for county and state certificates. Higher courses recognized in Washington and other states. Demand for normal trained teachers rising with longer terms, higher wages, and promotion opportunities. Catalog with full information available on application. Correspondence invited to EL RESSLER, President, or J. B. Butler, Secretary.
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Monmouth State Normal
Washington
Monmouth
EL Ressler
J. B. Butler
Baptist Church to Hear Missionary Speakers This Week
The Baptist congregation will host missionary speakers from foreign fields led by Mr Carson and Mr CMS Wellton Hiller. Morning and evening services will feature talks on global evangelism and the church mission effort. Attendees are encouraged to hear updates on ministry support and partnerships with the Millets and related missions.
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Rew
Arthur
Hoke
Hormond
Carson
Fee
Wx Limited
Ameren
Cms Wellton Hiller
Holetei
Mattville
Wis
Sunday Congregational Services At London Township
In the absence of the pastor, Whota attending the American board meeting in Seattle, Myx Beerton will lead tomorrow's services. Sunday school begins at 8 45 with morning preaching at 11 and evening service at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to Mrs Peerter to attend.
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Fallowe
London
Tully
Sanday School
Seattle
Myx
Beerton
Mth
Peerter
Church Reorganized with New Classes and Services
The Sunday school and church groups announce reorganized schedules with new classes to serve the growing attendance. Morning worship at 10:40 features sermons by Pastor Kev El A Vin Nuys from Goshen and by Rev H C G Hallock, missionary, with evening evangelistic service and Bible study for young people.
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Presbyterian Chiureth
Kev
Vin Nuys
Goshen
Tod
Pwister
Daniel
Bible School
Moede
H.C. G. Hallock
Presbyterian Board
King
Sunday School Scene and Community Notes from Pastimes
An aged farmer remarks a hen Brow, and a hard-fisted country boy makes a better center in life’s battles. The Brow is described with color details while a town youth is contrasted with worn clothes. The Kane City Journal tone hints at church events and a requested visit by Robert Walner for an event at 1 a.m. and 12.95 sessions.
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Ttyrut
City Journal
Reading the directory beats asking friends for help
An old notice urges readers to consult the directory rather than bothering acquaintances when seeking a Mildred or a good servant, house, or apartment. It promotes using the ada as a reliable source.
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