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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Mrs Garfield has refused to sell the family
residence in Washington. 4 short time
since a suggestion was made that it be pur-
chased for the pastor ofthe Christian church,
and presented to him simultaneously with
the occupation Of the Garfield memorial
church Mrs. Garfield was written to on the
subject, when she replied that shortly after
the death Of the late President she had been
inclined TO dispose Of the property, but that
now she felt reluctant to do so. The longer
part Of her married life, she said, had been
spent in this house, and the association and
memories which clung to il were Of such a
character that she did not feel like letting it
90 ont Of her hands. The house is now un-
der rent to a gentleman who uses it mostly
for = picture gallery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Every year the Weekly Commercial Ga
ze,te presents fifty-two chapters Of the cur
rent history OF the world. Next year its IA
cilities viii be greatly improved, and its col
umns Will present the news of the world,
complete and comprehensive to the point of
perfection, 1t will cover to the fullest ex-
tent the news fields of industry, commerce,
finance, politics, society, agriculture, litera-
ture and the fine arts In principle it is
Republican, but in its news enterprise, the
field of its labors is only limited by the map
of the world
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
LAUREL HILL ITEMS.

LAUREL HILL ITEMS.
Snow in this section is twenty-five inches
deep.
Tramps are becoming very numerous in
this section.
Work on Laurel Hill tunnel has not yet
been commenced.
Our farmers are busily engaged in hauling
limestone and sawlogs.
Jacob Miller. of Bakersville, has sold his
store 10 Wesley Barkley.
Last week two lots were bought by the
Railroad Company, on which powder hous-
es will be erected
Mr.. Benjamin Cramer is erecting large
house, as is also Henry Schlag. Of Bakers
Vile, who will move his store to this place
As soon as his room is completed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

The lecture delivered in Court House Fri
day evening under theaaspioes ofihe W. G.
T. Z. by Ms. J. Ellen Foster the eloquent
lawyer from Iowa wss indeed an enter
tanning one. Mr. Foster J. large, hand
some woman. and one Of the most forcib.e
and pleasing speakers it has ever been our
good fortune to listen To- The audience wss
lighted oas. Nrs. F. does not deal largely in
statistics. hlood-csrdiing storiee 4 maniacs
driven mad by rn., * tAs hackseyed
speech 4 the average tesareranne iecfgner,
bat in sn eloquent. forcible and logical man
ner pleads her side of the case. and always
gets verdict in her favor 81 least IS an ad-
mirable woman and delightful speaker.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Mr.. A. d. Miller, the operator at Welfey's
Photograph gallery, who has been indispos-
ed for week past, is again at his post A.
Mr. Miller viii not be likely TO remain
much longer than February lst. those de-
string to have fine Photographs will do well
to call soon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
J. NJ. BEEKEY,
President Of COMMITTEES


BY vote OF the Institute, DR.. Brooks
q" Methods of Instruction was adopted
There being no more miscellaneous business
DR.. Shaeffer, Is next on the programme,
gave instructions on the use of globes and
maps.
The Institute sang Hsrk the School
Bell and The DAYS Long Ago" after
which W. II Cover. Of Brothersvalley, read
report on Composition in our Schools.
The report Was further discussed by Hon. A.
J. Colborn, M Mason. of Allegheny. Col.
Edie and A. c. Holbert.
Queries were next called for, and discuss
ell as follows:
What can the teachers do to make the
Institute success p Mr. Mason responded
by saying that shey should be prompt, SGT
i've and energetic.
A recess Of i've minutes was then given.
after which the Institute sang song entitled
- The School Bell
Prof Moss next gave instruction on the
teaching Of History.
Queries" Do you read the Bible in you,
School?" Prof. HoibeTt answered no, but
explained his reasons.
Do you allow snowballing? 5 g
Cougheroar answered tha. he would. under
certain circumstances
Can we Abolish Corporal Punishment
Prof Berkey replied that il is fas, becomin.
considered relic of barbarism and shoulC
be used only in rare cases.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

RAILROAD News.
\ number OF men have within the past
few DAYS left this place for the ALLEGHENY
Mountain tunnel, Somerset County, on the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Railroad, Van
derbilts new line, in the hope Of obtaining
employment What success, il any, they
met with has not been learned, but word IS
expected from them in few days, when, if
their reports arefavorable. many other work
meu Will follow wthem.-J0lmz'0rH Tribune.
In connection with the South Pennsylya-
MIA line it is proposed to build a branch
down Jacobs Creek 70 Scottdale, and from
there by Mounts creek to Connellsyille, and
thence across the country to Wheeling.
This part OF the Vanderbilt scheme is an as
sured fact. unless present plans are changed.
Ii is said that since this fact has been made
public the Baltimore and Ohio has been
stimulated to push the construction of the
Hempheld road.-Grseasjtug Press. II
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Unless we are misinformed. there stands
upon the record OF ordinance, Of our Bor-
oggh. one requiring each resident u remove
the snow from his pavement. under a penal
" FOR violation. This ordinance seems 10
be practically obsolete. To the credit Of the
vast majority Of our citizens this duty j.
performed through motives a. general good
10 the public, yet there are some residing on
our principal thoroushfares or owning va
cant lots thereon. whose payements never
feel the impress Of shovel from the COM
mencement Of winter iothe advent ofgenile
spring.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
MARRIED.


FRIEDLINE-ANAW WALT - Thursday
Dec. -, 1ss3, at the Evangelical parsonage
Somerset. Pa, by Rev. ID. X. Layan, Alex.
ander c. Friedine and Miss Sadie C.. Ana
walt, both Of Somerset Co, Pa.
WALTER-TAYMAN.-On December 20
1855, at the Disciples Parsonage, in somer-
set, by Elder Peter Vogel, Mr. Jacob y
Walter, of Gebharts, to Miss Annie f. Tay-
man, of Berlin.
KUHLMAN-HYATT.-December 25th,
at the Reformed parsonage, in Somerset, by
Rev. II. King, Mr.. VIM. Kuhlman, Of Ursi-
ma, Pa, to Miss Ada Hyatt, of Hillside, Pa,
MILLER-GR0VE,-December %, 1888,
at the residence of the brides parents, by
Rev. 4. S. Baumgardner, Mr.. Azariah d.
Miller to Emma H. Grove, both of Stony
creek township, this county,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Blanke; your horses. Too many persons
drive into town with their horses all in a
glow Of heat and tie them IN the cold wind
ne-lec-ius 20 cover them. such treatment
is not only cruelty 20 animals and deserves
the censu7e of the public, but il Injuries the
animal and dctracts from his real va.ue.
The humane man viii show his humanity
In caring for his horse
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

An eight year old boy entered the resi-,
denoe Of T. NJ. Armstrong, Of Bedford, laS
Friday. and stole seventy five dollars from
bureau drawer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

SoIssE-An persons indebted 10 me by
note or book account will please call and
settle 81 once SOLOMON UHL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Postponed three weeks-Darnells depart
ure with his gallery,
DarpeA will remain in Somerset until the
18th inst Have your picture taken before
he goes-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

FoE RESsT-The large room or Office
formerly occupied as Internal Revenue
offices. on Main Cross stTees, Inquire 3.
this Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

It was q matter Of general remark among
our citizens of the improvement in the ap-
.pearauce ofthe teachers in attendance at the
Institute, over those of former years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
PROCEEDINGS or THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Following is the proceedings OF the Coun-
~ Teachers Institute:


PRoCEEDINGs or THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Following is the proceedings OF the Coun-
ty Teachers Institute:
FIRST DAT.
The Twenty-seventh Annual session of the
Somerset County Teachers Institute conven-
ed in the Court House on Monday, Decem-
Der "a, 1883, at 3 p. NJ.
Institute was opened with devotional SER
vices, conducted by Rev. Duncan, of Somer-
set, after which County Superintendent Wei
Ter made some appropriate remarks in
regard to the work of the week. He further
spoke Of the rich intellectual treats in store
for them, and asked the teachers TO be
prompt in attendance aud active partici-
pants in the work.
This was followed by the election of
officers, which resulted as follows.
Vice President-A. c. Holbert.
Secretary. II. Pfahler.
Assistant Secretary NJ. Blouch.
Committee on Queries-D. c. EichDor
and NJ c. Berkeley.
The work of enrolment was next taken
up, and owing to the very inclement state of
the weather and the almost impossible
condition of the roads, but ll0 teachers
reported.
The President then introduced Prof. I. Il.
Moss, of the California State Normal, who
made some fitting miscellaneous remarks
relative to the work.
1t was then agreed that the day sessions
of the Institute continue from s:45 till ll;45
for the morning, and from 1;3o to 4:3o for
the afternoon.
\ motion was made by Prof. Holbert that
a committee be appointed on obituary, but
no action was taken,
= On motion, the following teachers were
APPOINTED a committee to discuss the feast
bility of introducing a new text book on
teaching ]. NJ. Berkey, NJ. c. Berkley, A.
c. Holbert, D. c. Eichnor, and q. VI. Baker
Institute then adjourned to meet at 7;;i9
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Mr.. Joe Herr, who was at home 10 spend
Christmas week, returned 10 his place OF
business. OIL City, Sunday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Losr-Between the postoffice and Uhls
store, plain gold ring the finder will be
rewarded by returning the same to post
Office box No. SO.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Mr.. +. +. Earl. OF Pittsburgh, was around
shaking hands with his many friends in
Somerset Saturday. He returned 60 the city
Saturday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Get your bread. cakes and candies a, the
new bakery just opened out By Albert
Reeke.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Rev W J.. Nci-ew. of the Methodist
church. was presented with a sold-5ealed
cane by the members Of The Somerset Couu-
y Agricultural Society. las week. BY his
marvellous Eiass-hail shooting Rev. MoGreW
contributed largely 20 the amusement of
those in attendance q. the fair last fAl and
the presentation of the cane was q small
acknowledgment Of the fast by ti,e officers
Of the -Sscietv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

For immense porkers. Mr.. Ross Davis
ofthis place challenges thecounty. One day
last week he slaughtered one that tipped the
beam at l6l pounds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

The spring term Of the Berlin Normal
School, Prof J. NJ Berkey, Principal, will
begin April IA, 1854.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

The address Of welcome delivered by W.
II. Ruppel, Esq, at the opening of the
Teachers Institute is very highly spokGg Of
by those who had the epleasure Of hearing<
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

CHURCH DEDlcATioS-St. Johns Church
of Ben's Creek Circuit. Evangelical Associa-
ton, will be dedicated to the service of the
Triune God, January IL, iss4. Rev, r. H.
Hurd. Of Pittsburge, and L. NJ. Boyer, Of
Somerset, viii be present. Other minister
al brethren. and all friends are heartily in
yited to Join Us in the services
q. W. RIsrSeER Pastor.
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- . -

Oyercoats, Suits for men, youths school
boys and children. Heffiey can beat any
thing in Somerset. Don't fail to call as
they will be sold cheaper than ever during
the HOLIDAYS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

The r. & q Railroad Company's popular
and ob,iEins agent 81 tLis ulace Mr.. John A.
Lambert. Jas. week received aCh-i>tnas sitt
from the Company In tLc shape Of q package
containing S25. which had been awarded him
as q premium for the neate>t and best con-
dition of station buildings and platforms
best recori for the prompt handling ofcans
and correctness ofaccountS for the yclrlSS5
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
A DMINIsIRAToR's NOTICE.

"a
Estate Of Hiram ]. Miller. late Of Fails CITY
NEBRASKA
Letters 0. adninistrxtion On the above estate
having been granted 20 the undersixned BY the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given 10 al
persons indebted 10 said estate - zaks i'm nedi-
ate payment and those having claims or demands
viii please present tseu duly su-henticzted for
settle men. on saturday December =. lss3- Ar the
Fesicsnee Of Josiah 90yts. in q Quenzhosinx twp
JOHN J. MILLER.
novl4 Admicistrater
NANCY WEAVER
AdUinitra,rir
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

For cheap clock, watch, or jewelry for
ladies or gents, call at Hefiley's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Among the many former Somerset boys
who were home 10 eat their Christmas din
ner were Charles o. Sluil. First Assistant
General Passenger and Ticket Agent OF the
Pennsylvania Company, and Viii A. Kim
mel. an employe of the same company
They arrived here at a late hour Monday
night and returned TO Pittsburs Tuesday
ernninr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

4 happy New Year to all the patrons Of
the HERALD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Nr James Biesecker. who IS attending
lectures al the jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia, was al home TO spend the
holidays. He left for Philadelphia Monday
morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
VALUABLE PROPERTY
NOTICE OF APPEALS.

Notice Is hereby given that appeals viii Be held
from the assessments Of 1884 At the Commission
ers Office in Somerset, for the several districts OF
the county. as follows
FOR Jenner. Iennertown Borough. Conemaugh-
Paint Shade. StoyestOwn Borough. Quenahon
ing Stonycreek. New Baltimore Borough, Ale
gheny, Jefferson. Somerset Somerset borough
Berlin Borough and Brothersvalley, on Monday
the 2sth day Of January. lss4
For Addison. Lower Turkeyfoot, Ursina and
Confluence Boroughs. Upper Turkeyfoot, Middle
creek. New Centreville Borough, Milford, South
ampton. Northampton, Wellersburg and Meyers
dale BOroughs, Summit. Grseuville, LsrineT,
EIkIick. and Salisbury Borough on Thursday,
the 29tA day Of January. 1854, when and where all
persons and corporations feeling themselves az
.rieved at the umeration and valuation Of their
taxable property and effects made pursuant - the
several acts Of Assembly in such cases made 2 I'd
provided, are requested 10 attend and state their
grieya uees for redress according 10 law.
The appeals will Re held on the above mentioned
days between the hours Of A. N. and p. n.
ADAM =. SHARPER.
JOSEPH HORNER
HERMANBRUBAEER
Attest - Commissioner
ID I HoRxER Clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

John Hammer. Esq. OF Hooyersyille and
Alber, Wright of lamher.sville, were
among the friends who called Monday 10
wish the HERALD continued prosperity
through the new year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Mems gloves and hose, collars and cutfs
and underware at all prices, can be had by
the pair or dozen, at Heffieys.
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P. D.
Mt. Moriah, December II, 1853.

Mt. Moriah, December 24, 1853.
4 STARTLING DIsCovERY.-Physicians are
often startled by remarkable discoveries
The fact that Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption aud all Throat and Lung dis
eases Is daily curing patients that they have
given up to die, Is startling them to realize
their sense of duty, and examine into the
merits ofthis wonderful discovery resulting
in hundreds Of our best Physicians using it
in their practice. Trial Bottles free at C. y
Boyds Drug Store Regular size s1O0
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

oysters and meals at all hours of the day.
Call each and every one at the new bakery
of A. Recke.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

J.B SNYDER Co

D. +. -NyuEE K Go.
-e personal property ~ Daniel Tritz.
-se5. 'ate of Ba,he-~va.rey to7uship
ae offered for sale Thursday. January
,>batlr.N.
rr MABEEr-Main S,reet-We have
iiei 3 large Refrigerator 20 our Meat
-s-- IN which all meats can be kept cool
can. Mutton. Beet. Pork, &c. kept
sanity en- hand Oren daily. Parties
NEST can have II KEEP, in the Refrig-
uutl wanted
a, laye. aEso. Rocco new brick for sale,
we VIII >eiI by the hundred or thous-
as l1v price.
Ross DAVIS & Co.
-z TH,s-If any of our readers have
.-.l receipts for Gnimeut family medi-
- horse powders. etc. that they desire
--se compounded. they viii do well to
--lt Campbell. the Druggist. - Main
-r iHlns;0wn. His stock ~ druss. dye
e'c- a. no; only fresh but pure. and
'-l,y- rasonabie. His aim j. 20 please
-s'rue-s, and be knows that the way
--.s is by selling strictly pure goods At
figures. noD't forget the name
rl-her. o64 Main s.. Johnstown.
Trout. Salmon and Labrador Her
.--.t be beat, 81 Keller & sanners
.'ssE- BEsr.-ff You want good bread
-"-ea .aerthan 'Gebhart's Be; Flour,
ae,lrei under the New Jonathan
i'-'o-s the improvements prepara-
tae manufacture 81 which cost the
~ % tbe mill So 000. and our ~
of one hundred barrels a month
ie lo, thai it j. no humhur.
Eespecsfuiy.
COOK & BEERTrs.
ID --.aoli j. oomsl lete without : copy
-. county paper and 4 copy of
-.y weekly paper-one give you
aevs and tie otber the news Of
S1r'd- The Pirsbarg weekly
'17e,a, is journal for the y.oliti-
ile farmer, merchant. slechan. ia
'ae 'anily, Subscription per ye.r
se-s', groceries, cigar. Tobacco,
ga Al bottom figures AZ Resks's
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Then turn over new leaf and sticl, to it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
ORPHANS COURT SALE.
OF
Valuable Real Estate.
DWELLING HOUSE.

Cabinet shop stable and other outbuildings, with
Young orchard of choice varieties of fruit, good
water only about forty rods TO schoolhouse. one
fourth ola mile to Samuel's Church, one mile 70
Lavansyile and three miles 10 Somerset Pos
session given Aprill, 1854.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Judge Ewing OF Pittsburgh, viii bc here
Friday. and Will hold a session of court, for
the purpose Of hearing the argument Of
counsel on motion for new trial, in several
cases tried before him last Spring
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02
TUESDAY MORNING Session.

While the teachers were gathering. Prof.
Hall instructed those already assembled in
music.
Institute was called to order by the Presi-
dent at 9.i5 A. II; devotional services were
conducted by DR.. Shaetier
Under the head Of miscellaneous business,
the President appointed \. c. Holbert y
George Keim and c. L. Scott as the Commit
tee on Obituary.
The Committee on Text Book on Theory
ofTescbing 20 be used by the teachers ofthe
county during the coming year, submitted
the following report:
Rcs5lrci That we heartily endorse the
action Of the teachers AZ our last Institute
in the adoption Of Baldwin's Art Of School
Management and that we recommend its
further use by the teachers Of the county as
the standard work upon the subject Of which
il treats
Resolrei. That We recommend Dr. Brooks
Methods Of Teaching as a supplementary
work TO Baldwin's Art Of School Manage
ment TO be used by the teachers ofthe coun-
ty during the coming year.
LSignedl J. NJ BEEKEY,
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Have you sworn of?
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We have been creiitably informed that
our worthy Principal of schools. Mr.. A. C.
Ho.bert. wa, invited during the Institute 90
prepare an article and deliver the SAME be
fore the State Teachers Association. This
is an honor Of which Mr.. Holbert may ieel
proud and which has never been conferred
on any other Somerset county teacher.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

asace TO get goods regardless OF
- bargains in gloves, hosiery
-,,ss wraps for ladies and chill
l-rf-ed, Of other articles that
.,ss5 out. No trouble TO show
-.srl see.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

pr. Vincent received the members of the
Somerset and Berlin ChauIau4ua Societies,
al the residence Of Mr. Ell. Scull Thursday
evening. The members OF the societies were
delighted with the genial. pleasant Doctor,
and enjoyed the social chat fully As much as
they did his lecture later in the evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

r. F. Patterson. Esq who for the pas;
fourteen months has been engaged IN the
newspaper business in pes Moines, Iowa,
and Chicago. dropped in TO see Us Thursday
evening. Heis spending the holiday season
with his parents in Stoye>town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

Prof Hall conducted his usual exercise in
music before Institute convened. after which
the body was called to order by the Presi-
dent Devotional exercises were conducted
BY Elder Vogel. Of Somerset.
The following persons were then appoint
ei a committe on resolutions Levi Lchli-
ter, 4. J. Hileman. J. c. Speicher, Ed
Smith and VI. c. Berkley
The Secretary was empowered to east
the vote Of the Institute for Committee on
Permanent certificates. and lie named Profs
Hoi5ert, Berkey, Middlekauff. Grof and
Schrock.
Prof. Mddlekanff read report on - A
Few Things. Not Many" which was further
discussed by Prof Berkey.
Prof Swiugert, Of the the Huntingdon
Normal school was then introduced. and
gave a short drill on elocution. and recited a
poem entitled Bay Billy" which was
greeted with applause.
An essay on "a Language was read by
Miss Ida Musselman. followed BY a song
entitled Our Land Is Free. when Prof
Lichliier read report on the Kinder
Garten SYSTEM
Instruction in the science of Arithmetic.
the duoiecimal system. was then given by
DR.. Schaefier, which was very interesting
and profitable to all present.
DIRECTORS SESSION
The Institute was called TO order at P.
II. Thursday afternoon. and the regular off,
Gers continued in their places. The roll of
directors was then called, and thirty five
answered to their names
Rev. Critchfeld discussed at length before
the Institute the subject OF Rational Edu-
cation
After music the subjects of teachers sal.-
ries was discussed. Also, Age and Expe-
rienoe Vs. Grade of Certificate" by Gen
koontz
The following queries were then dis
cussed
What salary should a teacher receiye2''
Rev. Shearer said he should receive much
more than be does.
What should be done with a pupil who
accidenily breaks furniture, etc. p DR..
Higbee said that be should be more careful
in thefuture, and you should instruct the
directors to replace the article.
How many are required to organize q
new school ?" DR.. Higbee said that it de
pends on circumstances.
/ Prof Little gave his final instruction in
drawing, and the directors session ad
! jourued.
| EVENING SESSION.
sisted Of lecture by Dr., J. II. Vincent, or