The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-11
SHALERSvlLLE.

1t may be of interest to our scholars to know
who had the best attendance during the school
year ending August 31st, 1891. The best attend
ance. leaving out district s4 and z. whose sta
tistics were not OBJ tainable. Is as follows:
Dis. No Frank Monroe. 1857 out of 165 days
2-Ella Root. 1856 out of 159.
3-Chester Springer. 1874 out of 156.
: 5-Emerson Hentz. 11715 out of lls,
" 6-Clyde Gray. 14s out 1865
s-orsie Haven, ia out of1s0.
'- 9-Jennie Rooso. 1851 out of 100.
Thus it will be seen that so far as it is possi-
BILE to obtain facts. Jennie Roosa is the young
lady who has the honors for regular attendance
last school year. her per cent. of attendance be-
ing SO 1-16. do not think this would be ex-
celled by getting the Official report of the two
missing districts.
A correct solution to my problem of two
weeks ago was sent by Miss Myrtle Maley. of
Charlestown. who gave very good solution.
Here is another example: What sum of
money placed at compound interest for one year
will amount to 1886 49, interest to be compound
ed quarterly2
The election passed of very pleasantly and
quietly, several of the voters staying at home,
Though the result was not at all to our liking
we shall try to survive the shock, and hope for
better results in '92.
There are two districts in our township who
are in need of teachers. 1t seems to require q
large amount of both experience and brass to
run our schools this year.
Mr. Hickox will give farewell dance. at the
Shalersville Exchange Hotel. Friday evening,
Nov. 2Oth.
We learn that the Mush and Milk Social given
by the Methodist ladies last week was a COM
plete success. One man ate SO much that he
he coD1d hardly a his DantS arOund him the
next morning.
Mrs. Sterling is quite low; Mr.. James Ster-
ling no better than at last writing; Mrs. Hattie
Kimes slightly improved: Mrs. Hentz Is sick.
Mrs. frankie Minerd, of Akron. is visiting
her parents.
Three or four high protec ionists' with q
small cannon. were the sole occupants of the
public square here on Monday evening. about
Ii o'clock. AS the cannon belched forth its ter
rible notes of warning, faint hurrah for Nc
Kinney could now and then be heard Take it
all in all, it was remarkable jollifcationI
The entertainment given by Miss Olive
Thompson. the gifted elocutionist, at the Disci.
pie Church. Mantua Station, on Monday eve
ming last. was rare treat. Her recitation of
T" Bobolink watching the lovers' showed what
perfect control she has of her splendid voice
" Popping the question: was very funny and
WClI 6A6CuGeu. OI all money moons
a recitation on the Mrs. Caudle style, brought
forth great applause. "Trials and tribulations
of Mason's wife, whose husband had taken
233 degrees in that sacred order, was too funny
for anything. and kept the audience in a roar
of laughter, and doubtless set some eff the Ma
sons wives to thinking. He1 impersonations
of Samantha Allen. and the great Divine, Rev
T. Dewitt Talmadge, were wonderful both in
voice. delivery and make up. In fact Miss
Thompson is brilliant star in the galaxy of
elocutionary fame, and should be heard to be
appreciated. The entertainment netted hand
some sum for the church.
The Disciple ladies of our town will give q
Queen Victoria reception social at the residence
of Mrs. b. F. Crane. on Thursday evening this
week.
The Alliance and Board of Education lboth
had meeting on Saturday evening. The board
passed resolution compelling all who attend
school to use the books recently adopted by the
Board, or the State law will be enforced. They
appointed George Albright truant officer. The
Alliance meeting was quite interesting. 1t
was thought advisable by those present to here
after exclude politics from their meetings and
have exercises on different subjects worthy of
people coming out to hear. There will be an
other meeting this week Saturday evening"
which should be well attended. PHGBE.