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Banks-Pipestone County Bank, T. A. Black, president, A. 11. Merwin, cashier; Bank of Southwestern Minnesota, by Stoner & Mylius, Bankers.
General Merchandise-A. L. Ely, A. S. Dyer, J. C. Kufus, W. G. Martine, J. ... Simenson, Chicago Store.
Flouring Mill-F. Mackey & Son.
Clothing-C. O. D. Clothing House, G. A. Stern, proprietor.
Druggists-C. H. Bennett, Robert Scarf, Albert Hemenover.
Hardware-George H. Gurley, Ashton Bros., Smith & Son.
2ºIncluding items of expenditure by William B. Close. F. L. Janes. Mr. Munroe, Walbridge & Moore, G. W. Huntley, Fred Sebastian, Mr. Forseth. O. J. Taylor, F. L. Pease, C. W. Maxfield, Mr. Harold, William Brown. F. A. Walker, S. H. Smart, C. W. Sizer, Riley French, J. B. Carson, F. Loomis, William Fos- kett. Harry Hall, James Conway, Mr. Went- worth. 1I. Wells, A. H. Paget. J. D. W. Ash- ton. I. Edwards, J. T. Suffron. M. Bromley. John Gross. Barney Nedham, Peter Wiger. H. Staples. James Austin. Frank Blondin. J. Ry- czek, S. Churchill, J. K. Martin, Mr. Warner.
Groceries-Ferris & Crandall, L. E. Pease, McHenry & Barker.
Furniture-Aleck Powell.
Newspapers-Semi-Weekly Star, Republi- can.
Hotels-Calumet, H. B. Upham, proprie- tor; Central llouse, John Vosper, proprie- tor; Merchants Hotel, Will Tower, pro- prietor.
Lumber Dealers-C. L. Colman, E. W. Davies, agent; John Paul, Will Irvin, agent; N. C. Foster & Co., A. Sechler, agent ; William Foskett.
Boots and Shoes-A. C. Titus.
Notions and Fancy Goods-J. G. Crowell. Farm Machinery-Hubbard Bros., Loom- is Bros., T. J. Lynch.
Meat Markets-A. R. Walling, S. J. Per- kins, Smith & Goethel.
Restaurants-I. Witcombe, L. J. Clayton, J. E. Foster, Mrs. Wilson.
Jewelers-A. C. Billon, B. S. Clark.
Books and Stationery-Star Book Store, Robert Scarf, B. S. Clark.
Coal Dealers-C. J. Cawley, C. M. Cham- bers, N. C. Foster & Co.
Blacksmiths and Mechanics-Frank Mor- rill, W. H. Dickey, A. C. McLean, Morgan & Pierce.
Grain Elevators-Cargill Bros., Hodges & Hyde.
Grain Dealers-Ezra Rice, F. H. Peavey & Co., Pipestone Chamber of Commerce.
Harness Makers-F. A. Walker, W. W. Russell.
Livery Barns-George Walkup, Grey & Lane, Stuart Bros.
Photographers-Chesley & Tanner.
Millinery-Miss Addie Hoagland.
Barber Shops-S. W. Funk, Tink Rublee. Sample Rooms-F. B. Eykyn, James Dev- ereaux, Fred Sebastian, Ed. Buel, Milliman & Son.
Dray Lines-C. D. Fisher, O. P. Nason, J. C. Goodnow, N. Kennison, John & Henry Buell.
Shoe Makers-C. Coombs, Barney Ned- ham, John Krohn. Lime, Brick and Cement-Davies & Walkup.
Dressmaking-Mrs. H. N. llanson, Mrs. L. B. Aldrich.
Cigars and Tobacco-A. VanTassel.
Chinese Laundry-Hop Kee.
Real Estate Dealers- Close Bros. & Co., Swett & Mann, D. E. Sweet, J. H. Nichols, Walbridge Moore, Pipestone County Bank, Bank of Southwestern Minnesota.
I. Bailey, J. Grimes, Tom Cochran, C. C. Clewett. A. F. Henderson. F. Poorbaugh, T. Miller, L. Larson, J. Stare, A. Gunderson, Grey & Lane. C. C. Goodnow, S. J. Perkins, T. J. Lynch, Pipestone County. C. L. Colman. A. C. Mclain. J. J. Simenson, C. L. Miller & Co., Close Bros. & Co., Ezra Rice. Peavey & Co .. W. H. Dickey. Fred B. Close, R. Scarf. George Walkup, G. D. Green, M. E. Rutter, John Murphy, C. H. Bennett, Frost & Powell. Dr. Stanley, E. W. Davies, A. I. Ely, F. Mackey. J. I. Grun. B. S. Clark, A. D. Ferris, Hubbard Bros.
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Attorneys-F. L. Janes, J. A. Cutler, Swett & Mann, E. C. Dean, C. W. Gilmore, Burt Newport.
Physicians-G. W. Morrill, W. J. Taylor, H. W. Merrill, E. M. Carr.
In 1886 the sum of $38,900 was ex- pended in building improvements. Among the principal structures erected were stone buildings by C. H. Bennett. Albert Heme- nover and A. Powell, the Baptist church. jail, etc. The improvements were more than offset, however, by loss from tire. The first and only serious conflagration in Pipestone's history occurred early in the morning of December 15, 1886. when the Calumet hotel was completely destroyed. Rev. A. S. Oreutt, pastor of the Baptist church, lost his life in the flames and three other persons were injured. The estimat- ed loss on the building, which was owned by Col. Brockway, was $40,000, insured for $22.000. The loss on the Forniture and fixtures, owned by L. Ellsworth, was $5000, insured for $3000. Fred B. Ev- kyn. who conducted a billiard hall in the basement, suffered a loss of $4000, covered by $2000 insurance.
Of conditions in 188% the Star on January 6. 1888. said: "The close of 188% found nothing of great importance in the way of improvements during the year for the Star to place on record. in the way of building there was little done: in fact. in business buildings there was nothing added to our growth. There was a reason for this. The sudden and rapid strides made three years previous placed our village, as such booms usually do, so tar in advance of the country that a halt was necessary to let the country catch up, as it were."
In 1888 came the building of the Great Northern railroad to Pipestone, the con-
30The early history of Pipestone's electric lighting system contained many dark days, and. incidentally. many dark nights. In 1890 the village decided to install a plant and purchased the necessary machinery. Before it could be set up, however, an injunction by the court prohibited the village authorities from carrying out their plans. The outfit was purchased by
struction of the new Calumet hotel, and a system of waterworks. installed by the city. The building of the little city of Jasper before the railroad reached the town brought much business to Pipestone. all the material and supplies being secur- ed through the county seat town. in building improvements nearly $100.000 were expended. The next two years. 1889-1891. were not attended with much progress. In 1890 the population was 1232, a >light gain in five years. That wear an electric lighting system was in- stalled with private capital.30
In 1892 came a revival, and Pipestone again advanced with rapid strides. The building improvements for the year were valued at $170,600, according to an esti- mate by the Star. Among the items were the government Indian school, $50,000; Masonic Temple, by Mylius & Ashton. $20.000 ; power house and plant of the Pipestone Electric Light company. $15 .- 000 : touring mill by Mackey & Son. $8,- 000; Episcopal church, $1000; and many handsome residences. There was a con- siderable expenditure for new buildings in 1893, also, despite the stringency of the limes. Thereafter for a few years the town was stagnant, so far as material ad- vancement was concerned, due to the pan. ie, poor erops and low prices. The cen- sus of 1895 showed a population of 1668. a substantial increase over former enum- erations.
Despite the fact that there was not complete recovery from the hard times. Pipestone made a good showing in 1896. The building improvements were valued at $15,415. including the installation of a telephone system, the crection of a city
Martine & Loomis, who established the plant at the city pumping station. Later the prop- erty passed into the hands of H. D. Sanford. later still to the First National Bank, and then to Brown, Roe & Willard, under whose management the plant was destroyed by fire. J. T. MeNerny hought the franchise and in- stalled a second-hand plant. Later Minneapo-
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hall.31 stone store buildings by Messrs. Moore and Walker, and several residences.
The last few years of the nineties were prosperous ones in Pipestone, as they were in all parts of the county. The building improvements in 1898 were valued at $88.400, including $12,200 for the First National Bank block and $10,000 for a new building at the government school on the reservation. In 1900 over $160,000 were expended on buildings. Among the items were $30,000 for improvements at the Indian school, $12,000 for improve- ments in the lighting plant. $10,000 for the Presbyterian church, and $10,000 for the court house foundation. The popula- tion in 1900 was 2536, giving Pipestone rank as one of the largest towns of south- western Minnesota.
The change from village to city govern- ment was made in 1901, and was brought about largely through the activities of L. It. Moore, who was president of the vil- lage council. A petition was prepared and circulated by Mr. Moore, asking the judge of probate to issue the order for the beginning of the city form of government in accordance with the provisions of the state law. The petition was signed by nearly all the voters, and on July 23. 1901. Judge C. I. Ring issued the order and named September 3 as the date for the first election under the new form of gov- ernment. City officers were chosen on
lis capitalists built a modern plant and con- ducted the business until December, 1909, At that time Huron. South Dakota, capitalists purchased the business and have since con- ducted it. C. Campbell is the secretary and treasurer of the company. and Carl Oppen is the local manager.
31The matter of erecting a city hall was under consideration several years before, but not until 1895 was there any prospect for the build- ing. The matter was first definitely urged when the village lawmakers were W. S. Mc- Donald. L. R. Ober. S. G. Gasser. M. G. Schan- er and J. H. Parker. These gentlemen secured plans and estimates of cost in 1895. and in 1896 were re-elected in a campaign in which the city hall question was the principal issue. The contract for the evertion of the building was let June 6. 1896, to C. C. Smith, on a bid of $6900: the corner stone was laid with cere- monies by the president of the council June 22;
that date, and on September ? the newly elected officers took the oaths of office. On September 9 the city council met for the first time. Following are the names of the residents who have served as city officials :
1901-Mayor, Corry Ridgway; aldermen, first ward, G. H. Gurley, O. T. Gilson; sec- ond ward, T. E. Robinson, F. M. Bunn; re- corder, Carl S. Heath; treasurer, Mac Brown; justices, S. B. Rockey, J. Kepner.
1902-Mayor, Corry Ridgway; aldermen,32 first ward, G. H. Gurley, O. T. Gilson; sec- ond ward, T. F. Robinson,33 C. W. Gilmore; recorder, J. E. Craig; treasurer, Mac Brown.
1903-Mayor, F. A. Walker; aldermen, first ward, O. T. Gilson, second ward, W. R. Somerville;4 recorder, J. E. Craig; treasurer, Mac Brown.
1904-Mayor, F. A. Walker; aldermen, first ward, George W. Pratt, second ward, A. S. Dyer, Frazer Mackey; recorder, S. W. Funk; treasurer, T. A. Bailey; justices, S. B. Rockey, J. Kepner.
1905-Mayor, Louis Hirschy; aldermen, first ward, O. T. Gilson," second ward, G. S. Redmon; recorder, S. W. Funk; treas- urer, P. J. Wiger.
1906-Mayor, A. S. Dyer; aldermen, first ward, Pearl Russell, second ward, F. E. Pearson; 3 recorder, S. W. Funk; treasurer, P. J. Wiger: justices, A. W. Hadwick, J. Kepner: special municipal judge, L. W. Henderson.37
1907-Mayor, W. M. Buck; aldermen, first ward, William Lockwood, second ward, G. S. Redmon; recorder, S. W. Funk; treasur- er, J. H. Parker.
1908-Mayor, A. S. Dyer; aldermen. first ward, C. T. Howe, second ward, W. M. Buck; recorder, S. W. Funk; treasurer, E. M. Carr; justices, A. W. Hadwick, J. Kep- ner.
1909-Mayor, A. S. Dyer; aldermen. first ward, G. E. Sellers, second ward, M. E. Boomer; recorder, S. W. Funk; treasurer,
and the completed structure was turned over to the village December 21. The total cost was $7822.05 .. It was paid for without a bond issue.
22After this election aldermen were elected for two year terms. one from each ward being elected cach year.
33Resigned July 18, 1903. A. S. Dyer elected at a special election August 20, 1903.
34 Did not qualify because he had not been a resident of the ward thirty days at the time of his election. His successor was not chosen until the next regular election.
35Succeeded hy Louis Hirschy. who was elected at a special election July 26, 1906.
3Was succeeded by J. I. Bernard, who was chosen at a special election August 17. 1906. 37Resigned February 10, 190S.
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W. T. Morgan; justice, Charles H. Smith; special municipal judge, Edward Cady.38
1910-Mayor, A. S. Dyer; aldermen, first ward, R. F. Wright, second ward, D. J. Swam; recorder, S. W. Funk; treasurer, W. T. Morgan; justice, A. W. Hadwick.
1911-Mayor, A. S. Dyer; aldermen, first ward, G. E. Sellers, second ward, M. E. Boomer; recorder, S. W. Funk; treasurer, W. T. Morgan; justice, J. W. Pierce.
The improvements in the city for 1901 were valued at $100.000, including the court house. In the fall of the year came an epidemic of smallpox. which tended to retard the growth. From November 7. 1901. to May 1. 1902, 227 cases of the disease were cared for under the direction of the health officers. The progress dur- ing the first five years of the last decade
3&Succeeded in January, 1910, by R. P. Wood- worth.
3ºFor several years prior to this time the city authorities had endeavored to bring about this improvement, but the voters had refused to authorize the necessary bond issue. At the city election in April, 1905, the proposition was car-
was steady. and when the state census of 1905 was taken Pipestone had a popula- tion of 2885, making it the largest and most important city of southwestern Min- nesota. An event of the year 1905 was the construction of a sewerage 'system.39
During the last few years there has not been much advance in Pipestone ; in fact. there has been a falling off in population, the enumeration of 1910 showing a popu- lation of 2415, a loss of 410 in five years.40 The year 1910 was the most active in several years, several thousand dollars worth of building improvements being made.
ried by a vote of 339 to 65, and the next month the contract for the sewer construction was let to R. F. Weston for $11,294.
40During the interim. 1905 to 1910, Pipe- stone's corporate limits were reduced to one- third of its former area.
CHAPTER XXV.
PIPESTONE'S INSTITUTIONS.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
P IPESTONE occupied a very incon- spicuous place on the map prior to 1878. That year several business enterprises were founded and the perman- eney of the town was assurred. With them came the beginning of the future city's splendid public school system. There was a population hardly reaching the half hundred mark in June, 1828, when for the first time the teacher's instructions became an agency for uplift in Pipestone village. The first school was opened on Monday, June 10, and was continued three mouths under the direction of Miss Flor- ence Bennett. Six pupils were enrolled.
The county was then unorganized and there were, of course, no public funds with which to erect the building, so the money was raised by subscription.' The pioneer building was located on the site of , the present Commerce block and was a 10x15 feet wooden structure. unpainted and minus elapboards, containing one door and three windows.
Sehoot district No. 1 was created in the spring of 1849. shortly after the organi- zation of the county, with John Stuart, D. E. Sweet and W. J. Taylor as the first
'AAmong those who donated funds towards the erection of the pioneer school house and the payment of the teacher's salary were D. E. Sweet. W. J. Taylor, C. H. Bennett, Reuben Clark. O. W. Bennett, S. L. Bailey, John Stu- art, Max Stuart, John Stuart, J. H. Nichols and others.
board of directors. The most simply ar- ranged first temple of learning accommo- dated the school population for less than two years. The rapid development of Pipestone necessitated more commodious quarters, and in 1881 the pioneer building was supplanted by a 26x40 feet frame building erected on the northeast corner of the present school site.
For three years the Pipestone publie schools were conducted under the ordinary district plan. Then, late in the summer of 1882, under the provisions of a newly enacted taw, the independent district plan was adopted. At the election which brought about this change, held August 21, only seven votes were cast, of which one was in opposition.2 A few days later the following gentlemen were chosen mem- bers of the school board: C. C. Goodnow, I. 1. Hart, George B. Brace, Riley French, S. L. Bailey and W. J. Taylor. The new board perfeeted an organization September 6, 1882. by electing Mr. Bailey, president : Mr. Hart, secretary ; and Mr. French, treasurer. School was begun un- der the new organization September 18. Prof. N. F. Phillips was the principal in
"The call for this election was dated August 7. 1882, and was signed by I. D. Sanford, S. L. Bailey, II. W. George. I. L. Hart, W. J. Taylor, C. C. Goodnow, Riley French, A. R. Green. D. E. Sweet, C. H. Bennett and Brace & Hubbard.
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charge,3 and Miss Emma Stanton was his assistant.
When the school house was erected in 1881 it was expected to answer the pur- pose for several years to come, but there was a wonderful development in the vil- lage during the early eighties, and within a year it became apparent that added school room must be supplied. On October 6, 1882, the electors of the district authoriz- el a bond issue of $11,500 for the con- struction of a new building.4 and it was constructed in 1883. The funds original- ly voted were found insufficient to com- plete the structure, and in October. 1883, additional bonds to the amount of $5000
3Prof. Phillips remained at the head of the Pipestone school two years. Succeeding su- perintendents have been H. E. French $1881-93). G. W. Young (1893-99), F. E. George ( 1899-04). L. P. Cravens (1904-07). W. H. Hollands (1907- 08), Theodore Saam (1908-11).
4Al the election forty-five votes were polled. of which thirty-nine were in favor of bonds, five opposed, and one not bearing on the issue. The forty-five voters were Robert Scarf. J. C. Good- now. W. J. Taylor. S. L. Bailey, George Walk- up. E. W. Davies, G. W. Huntley. H. W. George, A. R. Green. H. H. Cawley. C. W. Gilmore. J. C. Kiern. W. T. Davis, Walter S. Russell, D. E. Sweet, Frank Carr. A. L. Ely, Mrs. George D. Green, Mrs. Frazer Mackey, Mrs. F. L. Pease. F. L. Pcase. A. H Merwin. J. Stephen- son. George B. Brace. Samuel Stanton. C. Mer- rill. C. H. Bennett. Mrs. C. H. Bennett. William Smith. Frank Loomis, W. Hockabout. C. C. Walkun, George D. Green. Peter Wiger. W. I. Russell, M. E. Duff. E. C. Dean J. Hubbard. W. H. Mackey. P. J. Wiger. J. Vickerman. C. C. Goodnow. R. Marshall, Thomas Glover and 1. L. Hart.
"The following have been graduated from the Pipestone high school:
1891-Katherine French, William Dyer, Wil- liam Mackey, William Ewert.
1892-Albert Hart, JJoseph F. Clewitt.
1893 None.
1894-Mamie Weeks.
1895-None.
1896 Myra Link. Maud Walker.
1897 Mabel I. Walker, Maled (. Pike, Clara B. Link, William E. Rutter. Seward B. Dyer, Fred (. Smith, Alexander G. McKnight, Ethel A. George. Mary E. Best, Loon R Smith, Albert P. Grun. J. Roland Ware, Willis R. Norton. ISAS- Honry H. Scarf. Adelaide E. Clayton. Alexander L. Janes, Grace M. Wilson, Panl F. Brown. Florence M. Gilmore, Janett B. Best, Fred S. Hanson, E. Estelle Smith, Samuel A. Haich, Edith P. Whitehead, Grace L. Payne, Charles O. Goodnow.
1899-1. Blaine King, Ida B. Carr, LaBelle E. Pike. Pratt M. Serrurier. M Eden Alber. Carrie M. Ober. Jennie Stuart. Jonathan A. Morris. Arthur C. Walker. Burl S. W. Patten, Margaret 1. Link. 1 mise K. Marshall. D. Jewette Albee. Pascal H. Ware, Ralph G. Hart.
1900-Ernest Argetsinger. Warrington Brown. Lewis Buell, Marion L. Farmer, Daisy Morton. Libby Nuttle, Warren Stillwell. .
1901-Myrtle E. Akers, Garfield W. Brown, Gertrude E. Carey, S. Edwin Clement. Clie- minnis R. Conant, Ina 1. Conant, Laura F. Dan-
were voted. The new school house was a two-story, five-room building. brick ve- necred, and was located in the center of the school block. Further growth made it necessary in 1889 to utilize the old frame building. and even then all the rooms were crowded to their utmosl capacity.
A high school department was added to the graded schools in 1890, from which the first class was graduated June 11. 1891. An excellent high school has been maintained since that date, from which 211 pupils have received diplomas3 An alumni association was formed in June. 1892, and is still an active organization.
For ten years the brick veneered build-
neker, Howard V. Dyer, M. Irma George, Susie I. Janes. Charlotte I. Link. Lillie M. long, .I. Edna Milliren, Dot P. Morris, Charles W. Nutile, Mabelle A. Plank. Roy F. Smith, Jessie 13. Walkup, Daisy B. Witcombe.
1902 -- Illa F. Patten. Frances 1. Harrington, Lulu H. Reed. Laura Cutting, Kittie Iart. L Pearl Green, Bertha Olsen, Maude Taylor, War- ren Stearns.
1903 -- Georgia W. Bartlett. Florence M. Cady. Margaret G. Cawley. Agnes M. Carley, Mahel Craig. Kittie A. Davies, M. Mavme Davey, Ed- ward P. Cady, Evan J. Evans, Charles Il. Mor- ton. Flora AA. Evans. Carrie S. Harrison, Mar- garet M. Hines, Allie I. Humble, Rebecca W. Loomis, Mary E. Milliren. Margaretha K. Stan- ton, R. Ernest McDonald, Halbert C. Parker. Gale N. Walker, Samuel D. Young.
1904 -Mayme Taylor. Desmona Ervin, Belle Woodman. Jessie M. Cadwell. Florence Adah Nash. Ollie J. Van Scatter. Rose I Selzer. David W. George, Clara B. Fish, George I. Ar- getsinger, Emory C. Rebman. Irvin D. Sullivan, Olivia C. Anderson, Grace E. Hall. Mary G. Rvan. Clarence M. Stearns. Milo O. Brush. Walter H. Paulsen, Hazel M. Funk. Grace P. Witcombe. Sarah E. Fisk, Elsie E. Argetsinger, William T. Morgan.
1905-Grace Craig. Hazel Denhart, Frauces Harrison. Bessie Janes. Jennie Jones. Alton Stillwell. Pearl Alma Nash, Ethel E. Reed Flora E. Ames, Frances P. Bunn, John E. Schanl-r. Alma L. Farmer, Willmir M. Fisk, Vera 1. Jitcheox, Mabel A. Horr, Clarice B. Cady, Mo- belle C. Brown, Emma A. Clark. Mobel 1. Cunningham, Florence W. Schrader Floretta S. McAllister, Emma A. Woodman, Eugenin S. Cunningham.
1906-Gertrude E. Evans, Lillian L. Markel. Carlotie 1. Howe. George W. Plank. Sarah A. Robinson. Lena Phillips, Clara R. Pratt. William K. Tangfitt, Alice Il. Henderson, Elizabeth G Hines, Blanche V. Walker, William R. Marsh. Marjorie P. Nichols, Jennie M. DeHart. Ella K. Delaney. George P. Gurley.
1907 Elwin O. Older. Violet R. Markel. Edith B. Johnson. Mabelle E. Swan. Henry F. Schap- ler, Ida Mar DeHart, James F. Dougherty. Florence B. Huston Laura Inez Haney, Howard T. Oher. Jane E. Taylor.
1909-Ruth J Taylor.
Mande Blanchard. Gladys Evans, Ella A. Stearns, Blanche I Carr. ' Hol F. Walkun, Nellie R. Patterson Arthur H. Staudenmaier. Joseph T. Rasque Florence M. Crawford, Myrtle I. Harrison. J. Marguerite Simenson. Aura M. Hitchcox Mary .I. Arget- singer. Rebecca D. Walkun Bessie M. Rieger. Alice C. Hagedorn. Leila M. Clayton. Rav E. Denhart, Isom W. Haskin. Anna K. McCaffrey.
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ing housed the public schools of Pipe- stone and then fell a victim to the fire fiend. It was destroyed early in the morning of March 29, 1893, bringing a loss of $19.100. Of this loss less than $9000 was recovered in insurance. Im- mediately steps were taken to rebuild. At a school meeting on April 22, 1893, bonds to the amount of $40,000 were authorized for the erection of a new building and the payment of bonds about to fall due. Plans were prepared by C. P. Brown, of Sioux City, and on July & the board of educa- tion awarded the contract for the eon- struction of a new building and the in- stallation of a heating plant to J. D. Car- roll. of St. Paul Park, on a hid of $30,- 000. During the process of construction the schools were conducted in hails and rooms in different parts of the city. The handsome, three-story. native stone build- ing was ready for occupancy in the fall of 1894. being dedicated on the evening of October 4.
A final improvement, increasing Pipe- stone's educational facilities, is an event of recent occurrence. A bond issue of $20,000 was authorized by a vote of 95 to 19 on November 10, 1909, and the pro- reeds were used in the construction of an addition eque! in size to the main build- ing. The cost of the improvement. which was made in 1910, considerably exceeded the bond issue and was paid from an ac- cuunulated fund in the treasury. The total cost of the improvement was about $10 .- 000. In the matter of equipment and effi- cieney Pipestone has a school system to inspire justifiable pride.
Lydia Lange, Earle D. Jenckes, Floyd A. Net- feler. Maude M. Howes. 1909-Helen Denhart, Blanche Gilmore. Elbert Taylor. Hazel Cogswell, Barbara Dougherty, Anna Powers, Mattie Dellart, Floyd Kufus, Ada Markel. Florence Ewing. Myrtle Garrett, Inez Gilmore, Earl Bartling, Alma Nichols, Gertrude Ford. Nellie Dodd, Dela Beck, Edward Denhart. Mary O'Connell. Bertha Phillips, Jennie Mel- lom, Philo Caulkins.
UNITED STATES INDIAN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
Pipestone is the home of an institution that has fame far reaching, one of the few of its kind in the middle west-a gor- ermment Indian training school. The plant is no small affair, but comprises nearly a dozen substantial buildings, all construet- ed of the Pipestone quartzite. It is situ- ated near the center of the Pipestone res- ervation, overlooking the famous quarries. distant about one mile from the business center of the city. The school has a large enrollment of Uncle Sam's wards and draws its patronage from many parts of Minnesota, the Dakotas and Wisconsin.
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