Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-11-05
OUR SCHOOLS.
superintendent,S Notes or the
schools Taught i'm the
Summer Of 1879.

Ing OF MT JOnn McIJOnOugn, q room
about sixteen feet square, placed
some seats in it and commenced
their school. There was no advanc-
ed scholars in this school but all
made good advancement. There
was good attendance, good Rotations
for the grade of scholars and enthu-
siastic work. This school received
two short visits. No scholars en-
rolled June 18th was %, No present
Is, No present July 10th was 20.
In district No 20 school was
taught for four months, two months
by Miss Isabelle Brown. We visited
Miss Browns school on June 18th.
Found 20 scholars enrolled, II pres
ent. We estimated industry, medi-
UNI, discipline good. The scholars
seemed to be in accord with the
teacher. Miss Annah Hanrahan of
Sioux City schools concluded the
term with satisfaction to the patrons,
industry, discipline and instruction
were good.
Only the intermediate grade Of
the Elk Point schools in charge of
Mr.. d. w. Myers was visited during
the summer term. They were in
dustriously engaged and nearly all
these scholars { from | should think
9 to 10 years of age gave evidence
of the possession of the proper char
acter Of good scholars to wit: indus
try and submission to the authority
and guidance Of the teacher. Dur
ing my visit an exercise was given
in composition to the more advanced
classes which was well executed ex-
cept by one or tive scholars who
showed marks | fear of insubor-
dination by crying and saying to- the
teacher, II can't Though | did
not visit the Primary and advanced
grade duaing this paticular term, /
deem myself warranted to say that
the Elk Point schools have been No.
/ during the past year. The same
| corps of teachers have been hired fo1
the ensuing year, Miss Abbie
Laird is also teaching a select school
in this district.
The school in district No % was
taught by Miss Sackie HOPKINS. At
the time of my visit July IL, there
was % scholars enrolled and though
exceedingly warm a very fair atten-
| dance. The influences ofthis school
upon the scholars must have been
very good. We note the order and
care every where visable to the OBJ
server in this school room. Every
scholars appearance, as well as con
dition of room and furniture showed
the good taste OF the inmates. A
very brief examination of the school
showed ability to think, to express
thought and creditable knowledge
of the studies taught.
The school in district No IL was
taught by Miss Minnie Northup.
This district had no school house at
the time this school was taught.
An unoccupied dwelling was used.
Twelve scholars were enrolled and
eight present on July 18th. Miss
Northup was in her first experience
as a teacher. Had some good ideas
about teaching, and l believe wa,
an industrious earnest teacher, en-
deavoring to ecure good recitation,
from her scholars. The scholar
were with n exception children
from about 5 to 10 years of age
seemed disposed to do right but dix
not understand the teachers manage
ment SO as to appreciate it. Di'
not know how to study and wer,
somewhat discouraged. Though
did not think this TO be a ~successfu
} school, yet there were elements tina
belong to very good schools, to wi
, Effort to manage and teach, speciti
requirements from the scholars.
MI. N. q. Bently taught the pull
lie school in district No 26, it was
t very small school Of little childre
except one scholar. My visit Wa
made in afternoon after recess, on
or two had been excused, 5 wen
present. These scholars were learr
. ing and seemed to love their schoo
: The school house is a good structul
J 30 far but unfinished. AS soon ;
: the district can determine its futul
: school policy and permanently |,
cate.the school houseit should be Gel
: ed or plastered. Mr.. Bently is one
the more aged teachers Of this coul
a ty- Has had considerable expe
4 fence as a teacher. In some school
. been quite successful. Mr.. Bent
!. being extremely ditfident, conscie1
! tious, love of the approval Of his fe
: lows, cautious, and without mus
& self esteem finds it difficult work
assert his merits or ask for position
j that he is every other way prepare
!" to fill. Mr.. Bently might not su
cessfully teach several schools in th
county, yet his experience and su
{. cess commend him as a teacher
4 those to whom he may apply f
employment.
> The school in district No 9 W;
y taught by Miss frankie Flannaga
} My visit was on June Both. n
scholars enrolled II. NO present l
II The population of this district
!, very sparse, consequently few sche
ars. The school appeared to be d
ing good work. The industry
the school was estimated mediul
q discipline good.
The Richland school was taugl
BY M. Rron Van Dee. Two
9 TIN visits We're made 10 Iii
Df May Is we found
s rolled, is present.
le found enthusiasm,
pf work though not s
lSexy good discipline
respects. The arrang
n spcnt 1f the furniture, house IAN
6es IN No schooI room. The Il
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