Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23

TWO sessions; nave cnlldren at
tending, aged 6, 10 and IL years
Second harge--Thought the
children might have made more
progress, but attributed 1t to the
crowded condition of the school.
Third charge, no evidence.
Fifth charge-Children treated
well.
Mr.. Shaw-Live in 5th ward
send two children to school.
First charge-Discipline good
principal did all he could to secure
good order. Children have learn
ed we'll. Good advice given by
principal. Behavior bad at recess
but teachers used proper efforts to
secure good order at recess. Ages
of children 10 ard 13 years.
Second charge-Children did
we'll.
Third, fourth and fifth charges,
no evidence.
F. Senseney-Reside in 5th ward
First charge. no evidence.
Second charge-Brother did we'll
age IL years; was in Mr.. DIS class.
No complaint to make; never
heard any complaint,
Third, fourth and fifth charges,
no evidence.
! Mr.. FetZer-reSide in 5th ward.
Send three children to school, ages
s, 10 and IL years.
First charge, no evidence. Or
derby.
Secord charge-progress as fa-
vorable as could be expected, might
have got along better, but it was
their own fault. No complaint to
make Received proper care.
Third and fourth charges, no ev-
idence.
Fifth charge, no evidence except
own boy whipped and his back
bruised Examined it and found
seven lines, but thought the clothes
might hove done it. Reported to
principal, gave him all the salts
faction could have desired. Cause,
broke glass.
Strap one inch wide, single
leather.
Mr.. Senseney-Reside in Fifth
ward, two brothers aud sisters at
school.
First charge-No evidence, did
well, studied at home.
Second, third, and fourth-No
evidence.
Fifth charge-No complaint.
Mr.. Roberts-Reside in Fifth
ward, and have two children at
tending school;ages seven and
nine, have attended two sessions.
First charges - Never visited
school, but think the discipline is
good. No complaint to make.
Second charges-Children adj
vanced well, / thing they receive
proper attention in every particu-
lar.
Third charges-No evidence.
Fourth charges-No evidence.
Fifth charges-No complaint.
Miss Ahern-Re-called prin CT
pal cause of bad conduct, want of
proper heating, surroundings bad,
mud ventilation poor, could not
properly ventilate property.
Mr.. Irwin - Re-cailed, moved
lIOIu Il HUI w 4 WaId, lily
wife sent request to have her
children remain in Fifth ward
school.
Ia the examination of the above
charges the Board find from the
evidence as follows, viz.
OF the first, second and third
charges not guilty.
Ffho fDY,~fb nh rrn n,1i1txy of tho
assertion, but no evidence of ne
glect of duty.
OF the fifth charge, not guilty OF
intentional cruelty, but in some
cases of correction the punishment
has been rather severe, since which
time some eighteen months have
elapsed, no notice was given or
complaint made at the time, and
it not appearing that the cause of
complaint existed since that date.
Ordered, that the superinten-
dent of the school call the special
attention Of the teachers to the
Importance of conforming to the
rules and regulations adopted by
the Board of Education for the
! government of The schools of the
| District
In the examination of the above
case ii is evidenced that to some
extent unpleasant feelings exist
with acme of the citizens of the
9TH Ward and the teachers of said
Ward, which is much to be de-
plored.
The Board in the interest of the
public schools most earnestly ask
the cooperation of the citizens,
teachers and pupils for the promo
ton and advancement of the best
interests of the school cause. All
| cannot think and see alike, and
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