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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
Valuable Coal Property
for Sale. tt "

Meigs County. Ohio. Court Of Common Pleas, ss
TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
L said Court, will sell at Public Auction
On Thursday, May 7M, 1868, at
o'clock p M, ~
At Carltonyille, about 81 miles above Pom
er V, on the Ohio River, the following valua
bl coal property, to-wit:-A lease of all the
coIl land above or south of Coal Run, also
the landing south of said run; said land and
&C Il being part of 100 acre lot No. 300, and
tie right of way above or south of the town
plat of Carltonvlile, and the use of lots Nos
ls and l3, in said town. Also, the right Of
way near Coal Run as far as tie town plat,
and the use of all the timber for the use OF
the coal bank except the locust timber and
the timber on one acre in southeast corner OF
said lot No 300, and the house and lot No. SO
in said town plat, and all the cleared land
south of the town plat except enough for q
street on the southeast side Of town. Said
lease of coal commencing July l, 1865, and
of house and cleared land commencing April
l, 1865, and to run 10 years.
Vein Of coal about AZ feet thick. Mine
well opened and in good working order, there
being a good railway track from the landing
to the river, and also coal tip for the use Of
said mine.
Also, the following property: barge, l6O
feet long and "a feet wide; fiat boat, 12O
feet long and 90 feet wide; 9 flat boats, ITO
feet long and 81 feet wide; ! small boat, tat
Portsmouth, "a bank wagons, quantity Of
lines, 3 bank mules, lot of bank harness and
gearing, two horse wagon, hind wheels
and axletree, lot of couplings and blacksmith
bellows and tools. ..ss.. tl..1 ali
Terms of sale, cash in hand. b., -,
... W WALTER EDWARDS,
Receiver of Carlton Coal Co.
GRosvENoR d Worries, Atty's.
March 26, lS6S.-6w.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
State of Ohio, Gallia County, sa.

p
DY virtue of an order of sale issued by the Clerk
ID of the Court of Common Pleas, within and
for the county of Gallia, and State of Ohio and
to me directed as Sheriff of said county at /
O'Clock p. m, on the 9th day of April a. d. 1865
at the front door of the Court house. in Galipols
Ohio will offer for sale the following lands and
tenements, situate in the village of Ewington, in
Gallia county, Ohio, and bounded and described
as follows:-
Village lots DO. one and twe,s containing two
thirds of an acre. Forfurther descrip iption there
Of see town plat at the Recorders Office at GAL
lixolis, Gallia county, Ohio Erf-
: Also, the following lands and tenements Be
ginning at the northwest corner of lot no. one,
of the village of Ewington; thence runninG
north to the lands owned by Samuel Rowiey;
thence east one hundred and ninety mine feet
and eight inches; thence south to the lot no. one
thence west one hundred and ninety nine feet
and eight inches to the place of beginning, being
part of the northwest quarter of section no.
eleven, in township no. seven. range sixteen, of
the district of Congress lands sold at Chilicothe,
Ohio; Village lot no. one, appraised at the sum
of $4,000, Village lot no. two, appraised at
$425.00, and the last described lot at $500.
To be sold as the property of Barzillia Watkins,
at the suit of George r. Smith. . f.aa =,
Terms of sale, cash in hand
Given under my my hand officially, this 26th day
-. r. BLAZER, +,
March %, 'ss. ia daAS II !.
r.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

u State of Ohio, Gdlka County, ss.s -
DY virtue of an order of sale issued by the Clerk
ID of the Court of Common Pleas, within and
for the county of Gallia and State Of Ohio. and
to me directed as Sheriff of said county, at one
O'Clock p m, on tile 9th day of April a.d 1873,
at the front door OF the Courthouse, in Gallipo-
lis will offer for sale the undivided half inter-
ments, situate in the counties of Gallia and
Meigs and in the Ohio Company's purchase, to-
WITT gJ.ft ttlftl. ltiiE9Llln 4
All of one hundred acre lot no. three hundred
and seventy-six (376) in section 33 and a. town l.
range 13 in Meigs county. and in sections and
T. town :, range IA. in Gallia county, containing g
lis acres and 81 100 of an acre, more orfless-
Also all that part of the adjoining one hundred
acre lot no. three hundred and seventy two (372,)
no. 4. town 5, range IA, containing 81 acres and
46-100 of an acre. more or less except seven
acres in the east end of one hundred acre lot no
3I6 known as the Furnace lot formerly conveyed
to the Leadington Salt Company. and for q more
correct description of which, reference is had to
the record of deeds in the Recorders office in
Meigs county, Ohio. Appraised at the sum OF
seven thousand seven hundred and twenty dol
lars. -rE
Also the last above described seven acre or
Furnace lot, with all the privileges and appur
tenances thereto belonging. Appraised at the
sum of six thousand dollars. FEE
To be sold as the property of Joseph J. Coombs
and the Leadington Salt Company, at the suit of
p. b. Ewing, Trustee of the estate Of Samuel f.
Vinton. r45ii!'@ -
Terms of sale, cash in hand.
Given under my hand officially, this 26th day
-+,-T .- R. BLAZER,
S. G. G. o.
March 96 ga
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
Religious Notice.

Sabbath April 5th, at the Presby-
terian Church, at 109 A. M. Sacra
mental Sermon, followed by the com
munion of the Lords Supper. At
P. III. Sermon to children and youth.
The public generally are invited to
attend.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
nMvpheer Paul Dietrich, of Mi

@ Mynheer Paul Dietrich, of Mil
waukee, feeling his earthly tabernacle,
stored with troubles, to be expelled,
decided, after full enquiry and investi-
CATION, to employ Ayers Pills. In his
haste fc purify his Dutch stomach, he
mistook the directions, to Z, and swal-
lowed 81 for a dose. This created, OF
course, an ap-paul-ing internal REBEL
ion. But Paul went through the fight
like hero, and came off victor at last,
with a renovated system which he
proudly exhibits as proof of the wis
dom of his choice. He advises every
body to take Doct. Ayers Pills, but
kindly advises his friends who are am
bilious of following his example, to ''pe
sure and take der right bottom. y
Minnesota Telegraph. m 19-4w.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
New Advertisements.

Deuou d Co., Naliners.
-Aler. B. Greenwood, Painting.
Bailey d. Maguet, Wall Paper, dc;
Mss L. Hill, Millinery and Dress
Making.
Il. Hickenlooper, Bankrupt Notice.
.Jobn q Kanden. {"
B. +. Thomas, Administrators Notice
Robert Black,
VIM. d. Graham, For Sale.
Marcus Sscigert, Auction Sale.
Rsnking, Alemong d. Co., Cement.
same, Seed Street Potatoes.
City Council, Notice.
City Ordinance.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

IMPROVED VICE FOR WOOD WORKERS
LONGS UNIVERSAL SELF ADJUSTING
VICE HEAD.
This invention has for its object 8
Vice-Head, which is attached to any
common Vice Jaw, and readily ad-
justs itself to all irregular forms,
clutching firmly, and without mar
ring the surface. 1t is simple con
trivance, not liable to get out of er-
der, and invaluable, we should think
to every wood worker.
Mr.. W. A. LONG, General Agent
is now in the city. Working mode
and sample can be seen at the Car
riage mandatory of Messrs VAN
DEN & Sons. State and county
rights to manufacture Fer sale OF
reasonable terms.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

~ Capt D. Y. SMIrHERs was
home on short visit the first of the
week. He represents the "Mountain
Boy" as in rapid progress towards
completion. She is al ready in the
water, and is expected to be ready to
leave for her trade somewhere be-
tween the Goth of April and the 1st
of May. q.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
NOTICES!

Abraham Gilbert and CALI. co,ntv
William H. Clark, oAiI1a oouH'h
against Our' M NJ
David Howell. Common Pleas.
THE said defendant, David Howell, whose
Il present place of residence is unknown,
will take notice that the said plaintiffs, Abra-
ham Gilbert and William II. Clark, of said
Gallia county, did on the 22d day OF February,
1868, file their petition in the Court of Com
mon Pleas, within and for said Gallia county,
against him, setting forth that on the first
day of February, A. D. 1868, the SAID de-
fendsnt was indebted to said plaintiffs to the
sum of $4,000. for so much money before
that time paid. laid out and expended to and
for the use of the said defendant at his re-
quest, and praying Judgment against said
defendant for said sum Of $4,000, with inter
est thereon. That with said petition was
filed an affidavit that the said defendant had
departed from the said Gallia county, the
place of his former residence, with intent to
defraud his creditors, and an order of at
tachment was issued with summons in said
action.
The said defendant is required to appear
and answer said petition on or before the third
Saturday after the 9th day of April, 1868.
ABRAHAM GILBERT,
VIM. H. CLARK,
March 5, l666.-6w.1 Plaintiffs.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
DIVIDENDS.

The phrase ANNUAL DIVIDENDS, in
this Company, means dividends made annual
ly, from the start, on the FIRST and every
subsequent premium, and NOT at the expi-
ration of three, four, or five years, and only
then annually. 1t also means that the divi-
dends are available immediately to increase
the insurance, or as CASH in reduction of the
premium of the current year; and not merely
to cancel notes and accrued interest on pre-
miums three, four or five years old.
By this system there is no delay for the re-
demption of scrip, as in some companies
B- In proof of which-see what the COM
pany has done for our own citizens the past
year.
The following policies were issued and
Dividends paid:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

~ The Kanawha packet Lada
NorveU, ran into the brush last Thurs
day night, On the Kanawha river, and
lost her chimneys overheard, besides
otherwise damaging her to q slight
extent. She, is now all right.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
Notice {!

John ChlcK' Gallia County,
pay;s isaIass Howell! Court of Common riea''
TINE said defendant, David Howell, whose
present place of residence !: ig uaFnIJ, ~.
Ch;et hi did on the 26th day Of February, A. ID;
is6S. file his petition in the sald court OF
rnmmon Pleas. against him, setting forth
20 uonmon on the stR day of February, 1868, the
INA, Saf.nJsnt on I excited and delivered TO the
say uIs;nt;f. his w7iting obligatory, where
sald P,1dtk undertook and promised to pay to said
y.;rt;f. one day after date, the sum of one
nndred dollars: that the said sum is due
nad navable from the said defendant to the
sa;d plaintiff, with interest thereon from Feb
mary 9Th, 1868, and for which said plaintiff
asks Judgment. With said petition was fled
an affidavit that said defendant had departed
from said Gallis county, the place of his res
idence, with intent to defrsud his creditors,
and his present. place of residenes is an,
known. An order of attachment was issued
with the summons in said action.
The said defendant is required to spPsa.
and answer said petition on or before tne
third Saturday after the 9Th day o. d14 APri'
1858. JOHN CaioA;;g
March 5, lS6s.-6w.l rsiA''''
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
~ Bv orders received in a teI

H By orders received in tele-
gram from Col. CoATs, Revenue Col.
lector for this district, we understand
the Deputy collector here, Mr.. Jos.
DRoUILLARD, Jr., seized the distillirg
apparatus of Mr.. X. BRANDsTETTER,
on Monday, for an alleged violation
of the Internal Revenue law.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

~ There has been good deal Of
democratic fence corner caucussine
within the past week, preparatory
we suppose, to the election next
Monday. We presume they have
arranged things to their full satisfac
tion, and we shall see the result of il
in the ticket which they will bring
with them to the polls next Monday
morning. Until that time the public
will have to bear suspense in patience,
as such matters are not permitted to
be known to the masses until the
ticket is placed in their hands to be
voted.
In the meantime, the Union men
are doing nothing, except it be to
furnish two or three candidates for
every office, so as to make their de.
feat the more sure. If that is the
right. way to Eight an ever active,
vigilant foe, we have been badly in
structed. But, perhaps, our educa
tion is defective in that respect, and
we, therefore, forbear saying more
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

E The District Court meets in
this place on the 17th inst. The
docket is much larger than usual,
thirteen new cases having been ad
ded since the last term. The Court,
it is supposed, will consist of Com
mon Pleas Judges GUTHRIE, GRAIN
and PLYLEY, and Judge of the Su
preme Court.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

E FIGGINs and ANDERSON, arrested
for burglary as we stated last week.
were before Mayor DAMRoN on Thurs
day last, fer preliminary examina-
ton. They were sent to Court, and
in default of bail, three hundred dol
lars each, were sent to jail
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
Marriage Licences.

Judge LoGUE issued the following
marriage licences for the last week,
to-wit: q rs-r-eagE f.rsrFs
David R. Evans and M. A. Davis;
David Jones and Katharine Jones;
James M. Thomas and Mary j. Muir
ray; Nicholas Fellure and Susan E
Fillinger; Campbell A. Hutchinson
and Elizabeth R. Bell; VIM. Bishop
and Virginia Day; Cyrus Mautis
paugh and Thursey E. Ward
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
, RUMsEY, ROADS 4 REED, the

1D hUMSEY, HUADS d REED, the
w Largest WHOLESALE DEAL
ERS in DRY GOODS and NOTIONS,
Portsmouth, Ohio, invite Merchants and
Furnacemen to an examination of their exten-
siye Winter Stock. They give special attehr
ton to keeping the best Goods, and you win
always find their stock the largest and prices
the lowest. One Of their firm remains East to
give his entire time in watching the Markets
and in buying for them, solely; and hence
their stock is always fresh and always first
supplied with the newest goods. They ope7
rate largely, do business on the principle If
the smallest profits, and practice the spirit Of
liberal accommodation. [nov. IA, '67.-ly.l
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
Fl. j. CALDWELL,
Sup

% We have received the first
number of "The st. Louis Dental
Journal, published monthly by the
st. Louis Chronological Society. -
with the name of j. PAYNE, D. d S :,
as editor 1t is well printed mag
azine of forty pages, and filled with
choice matter for the Dental profess
sion. Its object is the benefit of the
dental profession-to promulgate her
interests and elevate her standard
among the intelligent community
Price, 50 30 per annum in advance.
Address DR.. j. PAINE, S. W. corner
Sixth and Pine, St. Louis, Mo.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

~ The Democracy need no 9TH
er record than that of the Ohio Senate
in tie case of Onderdonk against
Jones. to damn it in the eyes of all
men who are for Law and Justice in
stead of party--Ironton Register.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

Eg LEWIS NEwsoM has on hand
claims allowed for the following per-
sons:
Rosetta A. Rife, Stephen Keller,
VIM. Shaver, j. M. Gates for father,
and Jas. G. Thornton.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

Ben. Woods paper, the N. Y. Daily
News, advocates the nomination of
Chase for President by the Demo
Gratis, and Dana's paper the Sun,
thinks it will be done.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

R At the election next Monday
a Justice of the Peace for Gallipolls
township is to be elected. The can
didates already announced are-J. G.
DAMRoN and JOHN WILLIAMS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

EJ. Fl. We'll has received his
Spring stock of new goods-Cloth-
ing, Segars, Tobacco, &c. Call and
examine goods and prices.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

Gov. Brownlow has ordered an
election for member of Congress
from the State at large, on the 7th of
May next.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

Thad. Stevens has written letter
heartily indorsing Grant for the
Presidency, and saying that Wade is
his choice for Vice President.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

E- Rhode Island election occurs
to-day, April 1st. Gen. Burnside is
the Republican candidate for Cover
nor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

~ Quite number of young men,
from the back part of the county
left here the first of the week fol
work on the Pacific railroad.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

r We are requested to announce
WIN. CROWLEY as a candidate for re-
election to the office of city Marshal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

E Auctioneer HALL has large
sale of property, at the residence of
Mr.. MARCUS SwIGERT, April 11th.-
See advertisement
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
eAIItpolts NURSERY
Fruit & Ornamen tSl Trees.
and Shrubs,
FOR THE SPRING TRADE OF 1863.

1 would respectfully invite the attention of
Nurserymen and Planters to my very
fine stock for the Spring Trade. consisting Of
apple trees three and four years old from graft.
Extra fine pears, peach, cherry, plums.
ounces, apricots, nectarines, a large stock of
yergreens-leading varieties; an immense
stock of Usage orange for hedging, grape
vines, currants. gooseberries, blackberries,
raspberries, straw berries, rhubarb or, pie
plant, asparagus roots. A choice collection
of roses, dshlias, gladiolusses and green
house plants, at wholesale and retail
Address your orders-GallipolIs, Ohio
All orders left with Messrs. W ALKER & KERR,
GalliPolis, will meet with prompt attention.
Terms Cash.
g. N. PALMER.
Feb. 81, 1S6s.-6w,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

Eg We are requested to announce
the name of L j. LANGLEY as Can.
didate for city Marshal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

re- Easy Enough to have your
hair changed to its natural color, il
you use "Barrett's Hair Restorative"
according to directions.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

~ The Soda Fountain of Messrs
BAILEY & HAYWARD is now in run
ming order.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

WsTFHLn yYytNsY. IiIv1s65.
Messrs. Saou, kalss a. 'sippis IlGsnts-
August We took out one Of Bartholomew's
scroll shuteywater wheels, and put in its place
one of your twenty-five inch American Tur
Satisfaction. D. :dsibg tSe masiHry y1t Of f"saT our
Lock works with about one-half the water of
the old one, and we would not exchange it,
for any wheel with which we are acquainted.
NDlMANUFAG AGTURING co.
c'4i Dr.. F. B. BkEwEk, Prest.,
E. NJ. MIX, Supt.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
Sherif's Sale.
STATE of Ohto, GaNia County, IS.

SIUts W N"1O, O"'tt" O""''S, '"'
DY virtue of an order of sale issued by the
D. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within
and for the county of Gallia, and State OF Ohio.
and to me directed as Sheriff of said county,
will offer for sale ut the front door of the Court.
house. in GallipOlis, in said county. at O'Clock
p m on the 9th day of April.a. 1868 the follow
ing lands and tenements, situate in the county Of
Gallia and State of Ohio, to- wit:-Being the east
half of the south half of the southeast quarter Of
section no six l6l in township no. three r. range
no fifteen 15.l in the Ohio Company's purchase,
containing forty acres, more or less; appraised
at the sum ef S240 90. To be sold as the property
of Andrew j. Pckens and wife, and others, at
the suit of Jesse C. Lewis. ,
Terms of sale-cash in hand. ' a q
Given under my hand officially, this 18th day Of
March, a. d. 1868. .--t ~ ia
R. BLAZER, I.
March a6, 1868 s. q. G. o. y
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

This company now pays out annually an
Actual Cash Dividend Irrespective Of the
Dividends applied to purchase additional IN,
surance) more than the Total Annual Dividend
Of any other Life Insurance Company in the
country.
ORDINARY LIFE,
TEN-YEAR LIFE,
sURVIvORSHlP,
is'.s ANNUITY,
And all other approved kinds of Policies are
issued by this Company
At Lower Rates
than most other Companies.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
20 Bbls Onion Sets,
Just received aud for sale by
HENKING, ALLEMoNG 4 Co.
Feb. 81, '66.
100 Barrels

GHOICE PEACH BLOW POTATOES,
" in Store and for sale by
HENKING, ALLEMeNG & Co.
Feb. 81, '66.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
Groceries,!

FOR FAMILY USE--a Complete
Stock Of first class articles are TO be
found at D. 8. FORD'S.
Jan. 80, '6S.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

.gNHE whole or one-half interest of the
CHESHIRE STEAM FIGURING MILLS.
Situated in the Village of Cheshire, Gallia
county, Ohio, on the bank of the Ohio river,
railway to waters edge for shipping or reeeiv-
ing; 4 run burra; double engines and two
boilers; building frame. 2 dEA I3H.tJ j
Sold on account of i'll health of owners
Terms low. 1F-lD
For further particulars enquire in person
or by Mail of F. HOPT. d GO.
Cheshire, Ohio.
March 10, 1866.-6ws.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

E Messrs. DEvoU & Co., of Gin
cinnati, are offering Millinery Goods
at lowest New York prices. This is
one of the oldest establishments in
the West Long experience and
wealth enable them to sell goods
very low, and keep up an elegant
assortment by continual importation.
See their advertisement in to days
paper.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

H Mr.. Fl. H. NEAL returned from
the city on Sunday night, with new
stock of goods. They were bought
under the decline in prices, and will
be sold at corresponding low rates.
Thanks for late papers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02

High School, were not absent, except
for the death of friend:
Charles Minturn Edwin Specht
| Fannie Newton Oliver 3annS
Alice Fuller Mary Strong
Pinkney Wall Hayward Andrews
Annie Miller Edwin Andrews
The following were not tardy:
Alice Fuller Edwin Specht
Hattie Ralph Oliver Sanns
Fannie Newton Annie Ralph
VIM. H. Mitchell Mary Strong
John Sanns Ella Mnturn
Mott Newton Hugh Plymeale
j. l.. Langley Warren Darst
Many others have not been absent
nor tardy except in cases of sickness
Most of the irregularity of the school
comes from few families, who have
not learned that punctuality is essen
tial to good scholarship.
The next term, of ten weeks, com
mences next Monday, april. If
parents would have their children
hold their present positions in class
es, they must keep them In school.
At the close of the school year there
will be an examination in all the
grades, for promotion. None can
be promoted except upon examina-
ton, and those pupils not in atten.
dance, will not be examined, and
hence, cannot be promoted with their
classes.
1t is far better to keep your chill
dren in school the next ten weeks,
than to let them fall behind their
classes SIX months or year.
tbs in the power of parents to di-
minish the Irregularities of the school
room at least fifty per cent, and
while doing this they would, by
teaching their children habits Of
punctuality, increase their chances
o. success in life at least fifty per
cent.
Parents think Of this every time
you are abort to write note to the
teacher, asking your child to be
excused for irregularity, and you
may feel that you have done some
thing towards making our public
schools what we bope to see them
ere long.
H. j. CALDWELL,
Sup't.