The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-06


OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF SOMERSET COUNTY
In submitting report covering period Of
two years of educational work, it might be
supposed that so Elany would be the chang
es, so marked the progress and SO prominent
the improvements during this time, that it
would be an easy task TO describe in ele-
CANT terms thegreat advancement Itcould
be possible TO draw pen-pictures of GRIND
results, but fear such pictures would be
pretty creations of the imagination, and
might be more beautiful than truthful
Education is plant of slow growth, and
rapid must be the strides onward for the
progress to be very perceptible, even in a
period oftwo years. To say that there has
been no real, substantial progress during the
past two years would net be giving the facts
in the case, for when we recall the many
elegant school buildings erected. the num-
Der of houses supplied with improved pat
ent furniture, the deep interest and concern
of directors and patrons, the earnest efforts
Of faithful teachers, and the patient toll of
many pupils, we must conclude that there
has been grand forward movement, unob-
served, yet real.
HOUSES.
New school houses have been built in the
following districts: Addison, Conemaugh,
two in Elk Lick, Larimer, Meyersdale, Mid
dlecreek, Paint, Stonycreek, three in Son.
erset township, Somerset borough, and
Summit. The new brick building in SOM
ersot is model of beauty and convenience.
1t is two stories high, contains four large
rooms, furnished with patent furniture and
is supplied with an abundance of black
board surface. 1t is heated with the latest
improved heater which renders entire sat
isfaction. Ii is the handsomest school
building in the county, and reflects the wis
dom, enterprise and good taste of the school
board under whose management it was con
structed with the grounds planted with
trees, and enclosed with neat iron fence
as is contemplated by the school officers,
Somerset will have school facilities the most
desirable.
The new brick building at Meyersdale also
contains four rooms two only in use) is
built, and considering its cost, |
is among the finest in the county. 1t is |
pleasantly located, and with little expense
the grounds, too, can be made beautiful and |
attractive.
The new school house at Garrett contains |
fo1r rooms three in use). 1t is two-story |
,uild;pg copvaDiaptix, arron,a1 o,d ,-au /
ouilt, and has been wisely planned so as
% accommodate the future needs of the |
growing town.
The neatest, coziest school house in the
county, and the one costing comparatively
east, is the new school building for the
,raded school at Petersburg 1t is planned
lpon scientific principles for health and
comfort, and is well furnished with improy
d furniture. 1t was planned and construct
d under the immediate supervision of the
secretary of the Board, who is ever faithful
n the performance of all his official duties.
'pace will not permit description of each
# the other buildings erected. All are
arge, well planned, and fully up with the
lines, being of the latest models of school
the buildings in Elklick ex-
elling Others in that they are nicely painted
n the interior, making them more beauti-
ul and attractive for the pupils. The new
buildings have generally been supplied
With patent furniture. Addison, Milford
md Greenville have added patent furniture
n a nYnsha- NJ THAR old houces rnakino,
hem more comfortable and convenient for
he pupils.
The school house at Stoyestown has been
epaired and repainted, adding much to its
ppearance. Wellersburg has remodeled
heir old building, putting in larger win
ows and plastering the room also reseat-
ng with patent furniture, making it one
{ the prettiest rooms in the county.