The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-06
SUPERINTENDENT ELECTED
Prof. BOgart, of PittSburg, to Succeed
Prof. Whitaker.
SELECTION MADE LAST NIGHT
Republican Members of the School Board
Got Together at the Eleventh Hour,
Prof Bogart Received Nine Votes,
Prof Whitaker Five.

The question as to who shall be the Super
of the local public schools for the
three years beginning June 1st, next, is
settled, and contrary to the expectation of
many in fact almost general expectation,
the question that had been made a subject of
more or less debate by a majority of the
people of the town for at least three months
was settled by one short, swift, decisive
ballot. The new Superintendent will be
Prof G. d. Bogart, at present superintendent
of the public schools at Knoxville, a suburb
of Pittsburg.
All the members of the School Board were
in attendance at the meeting held last even
ing. President Ogden lost no time in pre-
liminaries. He raped for attention, stating
that the meeting had been called to elect a
Superintendent of schools for three years
commencing on the first Monday of June,
1896, as provided by law, and the first thing
in order was to fix the salary.
On motion of Mr.. Lee it was unanimously
decided that the salary remain at 81 500 per
year, and Secretary Trezise read the list Of II
applicants for the position as follows William
Noetling, Bloomsbury, Pa; E. G. LAYERS,
Easton, Pa. James c. HOuser, Danville, Pa,
Andrew d. Warde, GarrettsWlle, n. Y. C..
II. Meyer, PIT. Carbon NJ. z. Whitaker
Shenandoah; Daniel Fleisher, Troy, Pa. !;
j. w. Sweeney, st. Marys, Pa. S, l., Glasgow
Lebanon, Pa; J. w. Badger, New York City ;
George A. Steele, Elkton, Md; i. q. Laut-
man, Binghampton, N Y; Elmer l. Redman
Long Island City, n. Y. Jared Barhite
Long Island City, n. Y. G. D. Bogart, Pitts
burg, Pa; Edwin II. Chase, Syracuse, N Y.
r A McHale, Shenandoah.
Upon Mr.. Hanna's motion the Board pro-
ceeded to ballot and Messrs. Smith, Ogden,
Baugh Price, Trezise Williams, Edwards,
Lee and James voted for Bogart. Messrs
| Conry, Hanna, Manley, Connors and Dewitt
voted for Whitaker, and Mr.. Morgan voted
for Meyer. The secretary announced that
Bogart had received votes, Whitaker and
Meyer l, whereupOn President Ogden de-
clared Mr.. Bogart elected.
Mr.. Conry raised point as to whether it
would not be in order to see what qualifca-
tions Mr.. Bogart possessed before declaring
him elected, as he knew the Board once
elected a teacher who was supposed to be a
graduate from Bloomsbury but it developed
three years later that such was not the case
President Ogden replied that he had no
objection to making the declaration con-
ditional upon presentation before the Board
qualifications, and intimated that they would
be forthcoming. He added that there was
no question about Mr.. Bogart having the
credentials required. The Board then ad-
journed,
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
Prof G. d. Bogart is Il years of age and a
graduate of the Heidelberg College, of Tifin,
O. Since he is virtually the Superintendent
l oil of tba lin Of bpr gh
it is proper at this time to give the people an
idea from the best information at hand,
of his character, ability and reputation. If
endorsements count for anything there need
be no fear for the future of the schools. He
is evidently man of energetic spirit and
excellent scholarship, with considerable ex-
perience in teaching and managing schools
with success. In addition to many other ac-
, complishments he is recommended as pro
ficient in both vocal and instrumental music
by officials of the Heidelberg College.
Hon, d. j. Waller, State SuperintendeLt
of Public Instruction, says in letter. Mr.
/ Bogart who is in charge of the schools o
Bradford, this state, is courteous gentleman
a good disciplinarian, and in all respects
very desirable and successful superintendent
of schools. His teachers support him, ant
the public esteem him highly. His school
are in excellent condition Cornell Universit
receives graduates from the High school O
Bradford upon certificate"
Prof Bogart was not an applicant for re
election at Bradford because of the loy
salary. On April 9th, 1895 w X. Weaver
the President of the Board of School Direc
tors of that city, issued testimonial in whicl
he stated Mr.. c. d. Bogart has filled tn,
office of City Superintendent of this city to
the past three years with ability and perfec
satisfaction He is splendid discipinarian
fine scholar, polished and cultured gentle
man.
IL. Clay Evans and J. b. Nicklin, respec
lively chairman and secretary Of the Boarc
of Education of Chattanooga, Tenn, unde
date Of Nov 2sth, 1887 say that Prof, G. ID
Bogart was principal of the High school o
that city for three years and recommend hin
as being most excellent teacher and discip
linarian. They add: I'VE believe we cm
safely say that Prof Bogart was one of tn,
best men this city ever had in general schoo
e work, and the school that gets him i
+ fortunate
o d. & Curtis, chairman Of the committee Oh
g supplies Of the same Board, says among Othe
/ things; &c. d, Bogart possesses high grad
Of scholarship and cheerful hopeful dis
position. He is quick to apprehend tn
wants of the school room, so firm and patien
in the lead and control Of the scholar, and
in fact the best disciplinarian we have hat
in our schools"
John Mickleborough a grammar schoo
4 principal in Brooklyn, N. Y, and formerl!
t principal of the Normal school in Cincinnati
f o., has had at least dozen years persona
acquaintance with the gentleman in question
, and speaks Of him enthusiastically. H
says He has always been successful. II,
is a teacher Of excellent ability, possessing
those executive qualifications which mak'
him an excellent manager of system 0
schools. In other words he has the tact t,
manage teachers as well as pupils. Hi
morality is unquestioned, aud his influence
will always be On the side of right
Prot Bogart's certificate is the highes
granted by the state. 1t covers all TIN