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The Jersey City news., 1901-12-30

Stdtt UI INV IT ~ 4 dItr tlrs, 11.7 z
ment thereof; that the association be-
lieves it to be to the interest OF New
every teacher in the State should be
member of the Teachers Retirement
Fund. and that it il also to the per-
sonal interest Of every teacher to join
s.he fund as a prudent investment
against the possibilities Of physical
when ii is almost impossible to turn to
another means of obtaining liveii-
hood: and that thes Boards of Educa-
ton and County and City Superintend-
ents and school principals of New
this association to promote the inter-
ests of the retirement fund by every
reasonable means in their power, and
particularly by preienting its merits
and advantages to teachers who are
not members of the fund.
The Jersey City news., 1901-12-30
MALE.
WANTED.

WANTED FOR u S. ARMy-ABLE BODIED
unmarried men between ages of 21 and 3d.;
citizens of United States, of good character
and temperate habits. who can speak read and
write English For information apply to Re-
cruiting OFFICER 47 Montgomery street, Jersey
City, n. ?.
FEW AGENTS. MALE. OR FEMALE; GUAR
anteed kalary 81 week and commission.
Call s--5.z4g Montgomery street, Room 6; ref
The Jersey City news., 1901-12-30

sHERIFFs SALEM cHANCERY OF NEW
Jersey
Between The Pamrapo Building and Loan
ASSOCIATE ton, complainant. and Sophia Tomlins
ct al. defendants.
Fl. IA. For Sale OF Mortgaged Premises.
Returnable February Term. 1902.
Nj. ]. Currie, Solicitor
BY virtue of the above stated writ, to me
directed and delivered. shall sell by public
vendue at F. G. Wolberts Real Estate Sales
room, No II Montgomery street Jersey City.
THURSDAY, the second day of January,
A. D. 1902,
at two o'clock in the afternoon. all the fol-
lowing described land and premises with the
appurtenances being the same described in said
writ that is say
All that certain tract or parcel OF land ard
premises, situate. lying and being in the City
of Bayonne, in the County of Hudson and S-ate
of New Jersey. described follows:-
Beginning at a point in the southwesteriy
side of West Forty-first street, distant three
hundred and fifty ts50) feet northwest from the
northwesterly side of Avenue d. thence run
ming a southwesterly parallel with Avenus D
one hundred t100) feet; thence CD northwestsrsy
parallel with West Forty-frst street twenty
five (25) feet: thence go northeasterly parallel
with Avenue d one hundred ueo1 feet TO said
side of West Forty-first street. and thence q,
southeastery along the same twenty-five t25)
feet to >the point place OF beginning.
CARL II. RUEMPLER
Sheriff.
Dated November 26 1901
The Jersey City news., 1901-12-30

h county teachers
tuets thrown for
adfast loyalty to
is Association and
pied unanimously
NJ
The Jersey City news., 1901-12-30

Dated December II, 1901.
Jersey city News and Jersey City Democrat.
The Jersey City news., 1901-12-30

Resolved,
daily indof
tirement of
ers on annu
essential to
system. and
and -hnmanev |
the schools ol
by reason of
satisfactory {
tion indorses
ers' Retirent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CABARRUs COUNTY.

Concord. y. c.. Feb. /, 1901
Holmes Readers, Maury's Biographies,
Sanfords Arithmetcs and Hansell's His
tories j(Chambers are in exclusive use
in the public schools of Cabarrus county.
There is no complaint against any of
these books and there is absolutely no
demand from teachers. or patrons for
any changes in these publications. They
are perfectly satisfactory In fact in
my examinations of teachers for certifi-
Gates have asked them if there was any
suggestions as to a desired change in
any of the authors in use; the unanimous
answer was they are perfectly salts
factory"
1t is my opinion, as teacher and
school official that changes in satisfac-
tory books are not only expensive,
but confusing and injurious to the best
school interests. | respectfully appeal to
the State Board to protect the public
schools of the State from such unneces-
sary taxation, such as the change of
satisfactory text books will impose upon
her.
(Signed) NJ. r. STICKLEY,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
Painter. N. c., March s. 1901

Holmes Readers, Sanford's Arithmetlcs
and Maurys Biographies were adopted
for use in our schools in 1896, and hay
ing proved satisfactory in all respects,
we do not desire a change; in fact, we
feel that it would e impossible to inn
feel that it would be impossible to i'm
prove upon these excellent texts, pre-
pared as they have been by such practi-
cal teachers and eminent scholars as
their authors were.
, lees United States History has been
insuse here since 1896 and we have given
it a thorough test in the classroom, but
it has proven unsatisfactory. This | say
with some reluctance, for naturally
would be partial to any book written by
Mrs s. p Lee, she having been my first
teacher. and many things in her history
appealing to my Virginia pride, but truth
and my duty to public interest constrain
me to be frank We shall, at an early
date, make change; and it is our pur-
pose, after painstaking investigation and
careful comparisons of school Histories
from the leading publishing houses to
ADOPT Hanselrs Histories in lieu OF
COS.
tSigned) ROBT. L. MADISON,
Principal Culowhee High School.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
GATES COUNTY.
(Signed)

Gainesville. n. c., Feb. %, 1901.
| write to say that Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies, Sanford's Interme-
date and Common School Arithmetics
ard HanselTs Histories are in general
use in Gates county, are satisfactory,
and | have heard of no change being de-
sired esteem it expedient that the
books above mentioned should be con-
tinued in use in our public schools. be-
cause regard them as good as the best;
and to discontinue their use would be an
act Of the most culpable extravaganza
which would incur the unqualified dis
appreciation of the parents and guardians
Of the school children. The abandonment
Of the books already mentioned and the
acquisition of others would be the i'm
position of unbearable tax. do hope
the State Board will keep these in use.
(signed) JOHN r. WALTON,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
MCDOWELL. COUNTY.

Marion. n c., March, 1901.
SO far as I have heard there is no com
plant in this county against Holmes
Readers, Maury's Biographies and San
ford's Arithmetics. and so far as | know
they give entire satisfaction and they are
almost exclusively used in all the schools
in tho county.
In my estimation it would be q mistake
to change these books, as they are SO
extensively used and give much good re-
suits On the subject of United States
History. Hansell's was adopted by the
county authorities in 1896, but few his
tories of any kind are in use.
(Signed) w. f. WOOD,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
HYDE COUNTY.

Swan Quarter, n. G., March y l9Vl'
AS superintendent of the pubic schools
of Hyde county, | have had gocd oppoI
tunty of examining the school BOOKS OIL
the University Publishing Company as
we'll as the books of other publishers
as to their fitness and prices, and can
truthfully say / have nothing but praise
for Holmes Readers, Maury's Geogra-
phies. Sanford's Arithmetics and Hansen s
Histories. Without a single exception
they meet with the approval Of teachers,
pupils and patrons.
(Signed) j. M. WATSON
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
FORSYTH COUNTY.

Winston, N. c., Feb. IS, 1901.
This is to certify that Holmes Readers,
Sanford's Arithmetics, Maury's Geogra-
phies, HanselPs Histories and Fingers
Civil Government are among the text
books adopted for the public schools OF
Forsyth county five years ago. They are
in universal use with the exception OF
Hansells Histories and are satisfactory
as well as are the books generally
adopted at that time. No change from
the books now in use is desired, as it
would entail useless expense and con-
fusion with the childreny the parents and
the dealers.
(Signed) WALTER o. con,
Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
STANLEY COUNTY.

Big Lick, n. c.. March Is, 1901.
You request my opinion Of Holmes
Readers. Maury's Biographies, San
rords Arithmetics and Hansclfs His
tories. In reply, | beg 10 say that |
have been teaching for ten years, aud
during that time / have used various
books. but have never found any that
gave the satisfaction The above Locks
have. 10 change these for others, means
to lay down Il good thing, and ,,,s2 an
Inferior one for the pur=c*5-. Again to
change these books would throw the
schools of our county back eve years |
know the schools OF my county and find
it almost impossible to change books
if such is attempted our school interests
will suffer, and no Que will be the gamer
except those, who succeed in having
their wares displace those which are
perfectly satisfactory and in the hands
of tie people aud paid for.
/ hope the friends OF the common peo-
9le and common education will do all
IN their power 20 keep those books on
the list. | have no selfish motives in
what | say, but it is the interest | have
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
ROWAN COUNTY.

Salisbury. n. c., Feb. II, 1901.
have heard of no complaint against
Maury's Biographies, Holmes Readers
ana Sanford's Arithmetics, all of which
are in use in the public schools Of Row
an county. There is no demand for any
change in these publications-the are
entirely satisfactory. At the same time,
June, 1896 when the above books We're
adopted, the Board through sentiment
adopted Lees United States Histories.
a test Of them in the school room prov
cd them unsatisfactory in every way
and the result of that experiment was
shat the teachers and pupils declined u
usc them. II is my observation. from
actual teaching and superintendent
that changes Of books, however easily
ana cheaply the exchange is nlade, az
ways imposes tax on the people ana
greatly interferes with the success 81
the schools. sincerely hope the state
Board will prevent this great evil.
II. G. l(IZER,
County Superintendent.
+. S.-If any change whatever Is
made in the book list, ! hope Hanseli 5
Histories will be substituted for Lee
the former is now used to the exclusion
uf the latter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
MEcKLENRuRG couNTY.

Charlotte, n. c.. Feb. II, 1901
Among the list of books adopted June,
1896. for the public schools of Mecklcn-
burg county and now in exclusive use in
said schools are Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies and Sanfords Arith-
metics.
Having been for three years In close
touch with patrons and teachers, as
county superintendent l am prepared TO
saw that there is no complaint against
these books. and no demand, either from
teachers or patrons. for a change.
| sincerely trust the State authorities
will retain the above satisfactory text
books on the list. At the adoption IN
1896 Lees Histories were selected, but
for higher historical work teachers de-
mand AID use other authors.
(Signed) r. B. HUNTER,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
ROBESON COUNTY.

Badeuhoro. y. c., Feb. IS, 1901.
There are in use, almost exclusively
IN the public schools of Robson county
Holmes Readers, Maury's Biographies,
Sanford's Aritmmetics and Hanselrs
Chambers n. $. Histories. Our teach
crs are satisfied, and the patrons have
made no demand whatever for any
change in these publications..
In 1896, Frye's Biographies were
adopted along with Maury. but the
teachers found 70 use for them what
ever: and the History adopted was Our
Country" but HanselIs being satisfac-
tory the teachers would not change from
known success to an experiment with
"Our Country"
As "A practical teacher 5nd county
school official l must confess there is no
greater evil to schools or tax upon peo-
ME than the change of satisfactory text
books. therefore | hope the above viii
lie retained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

Trey, n. @, IJUI.
Holmes Readers, Maury's Biographies,
sanford's Arithmetics and Hansell's His
tories were last adopted for use in the
rublic schools Of Montgomery county and
with the exception of price of Sanford 8
Higher Arithmetic are giving entire salts
faction. These publications are in gen
eral use in our schools and in my opin-
ion and that of the leading teachers here
with whom | have had an opportunity to
confer, concerning this matter, it would
work a hardship upon the people Of our
county to make changes.
(Signed) D. w. COCHRAN,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
ALAMANCE CouNTY.
ALEXANDER COUNTY.

Hiddenite. N c., March, 1901.
In 1896 the county authorities adopted
for use in the public schools of Alex
ander county. N. c.. Sanford's Arithme-
tics. Holmes Readers, Maury's Geogra-
plies and Hansell's Histories.
These publications are in general use
and are giving entire satisfaction. There
is no demand from patrons or teachers
for change of these textbooks. 1t must
be we'll known that change in books is
expensive and disorganizing, and to
change satisfactory textbooks is great
evil that l sincerely hope the State
Board will avoid. If lower prices can be
secured for these same publications. of
course that will be great benefit.
(Signed) A. FRANK SHARP,
County superintendent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CAswELL COUNTY.

Yanceyylle, n. c., Feb. 2S 1901.
This is to certify that at the last coun-
ty adoption of Caswell county, among the
books adopted for the public schools were
Maury's Biographies, Sanford's Arithme-
tics, Holmes Readers and Fingers Civil
Government.
These books are generally used through
cut the county and are giving satisfaction.
In fact al the books adopted at that
tine are in satisfactory use and no
change IS desired.
A change would bring unnecessary ex-
pense to the people, confusion and slower
progress for some time in the schools.
(Signed) w. n HARRISON,
r. l.. MITCHELL
School Directors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CLAY COUNTY.

Hayesville, N. c., March 8, 1901.
This is to certify that sanford's Arith-
metics, Maurys Biographies and Holmes
Readers are in general use in the public
schools of Clay county, that the above
books are satisfactory and a change from
same by the State Board of Education
would impose an unnecessary burden up
on the people, and in my opinion, injure
the cause of education, therefore / desire
and request that the above books be re-
tanned by the State Board of Education.
(Signed) T. H. HANCOCK,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
LINCOLN COUNTY.

Grouse, n. c.. March, 1901.
Holmes Readers, Maury's Biographies
Sanford's Arithmetics and Hansells His
tories are in almost exclusive use in the
rural schools in Lincoln county, and so
far as l am aware give general salts
faction.
A change of textbooks in this county
would entail considerable cost upon her
people and cause no little confusion.
(Signed) G. T. HEAFNER,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09

fords Arithmetics and Hansell's U. 5.
Histories were adopted five years ago for
use in the public schools of Edgecombe
to both teachers and pupils. The tirst
three, Holmes. Maury and Sanford have
been in our public schools for more than
fourteen years. 1t would not only be m
wise, but also expensive to the children
and parents to substitute other books
for these.
(Signed) F. S. WILKINSON,
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CHEROKEE COUNTY.

Unaka, N c., Feb. IS, 1901.
We use in the public schools of Cherokee
county the following books: Sanford's
Arithmetics, Holmes Readers, Maury' s
Biographies and HanselTs Histories.
We think a change in the Aritllmetics,
Readers, Biographies and Histories
would impose an unnecessary burden en-
the people. These books give satisfaction.
(Signed) J.. w. BLACKWELL,
Chairman Board of Educate
w. K. JOHNSON
County Superintend ent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
BURKE COUNTY

Morganton, n. c., March %, 1901.
The county authorities of Burke county
in 1896, among other publications, adopted
for use in the public schools of this
county: Holmes Readers, Maury's Geo
graphies and HanselPs Histories, and,
as far as l officially know, they are Civ
ing general satisfaction. | would sug-
gest, however. that supplementary read
ers of connected stories be added to the
list.
No greater confusion or tax upon the
people can be precipitated than the
change of satisfactory text books causes.
(Signed) HERBERT o. 1IOUK,
County superintendent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
JACKSON COUNTY.
Webster. n. c.. March 10, 1901

Webster. n. c.. March TO- 1901.
This is to certify that Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies and Sanford Arlth-
metics are in use in the public schools OF
Jackson county; that said books are CIV
ing general satisfaction and that | be-
Iieye the best interest of the public
schools would be protected and promoted
by retaining said books, and respectfully
request the State Board to re-adopt the
above books.
(SignedD j. n. WILSON,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
CATAMRA COUNTY.

Hickory, N. c., March, 1901.
/ hereby heartily endorse the following
books used in the public schools Of
Catawba county Maury's Biographies,
Hansell's Histories. Fingers Civil Gov
ornment. Holmes Readers up to and in
Guiding Third Reader Cthis is enough OF
any series) and Sanford's Arithmetics,
which l wish were revised 81 as to in
clude about 600 more practical problems.
(Signed) A. P W1SENltUNT,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
DARE COUNTY.

Manteo. N. c., Feb. %, 1901.
This is to certify thas Holmes Read
ers, Maury's Biographies, Hansells HIS
tories and Sanfords Arithmetics have
been in use in the public schools of Dare
county for two years and have given gem
eral satisfaction. Under existing crcum-
stances and conditions we see no need
whatever of change in the list.
(Signed) f. p. GATES
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
GRAHAM COUNTY.

Robbinsville. N c., March ], 1907.
Sanford Arithmetics, Maury's Geog-
raphies, Holmes Readers and llansells
Histories are almost exclusively used In
the public schools of Graham county,
n. c.
They are satisfactory in every way,
and there is no desire for any change.
The only thing change can do is TO put
uron the people an unnecessary and ,1ur-
Gensome taxation without deriving any
benefits.
(Signed) J. n. MOODY,
County Superintendent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
HAYWOOD COUNTY.

Sonoma, n. c., March 2, 1901.
After fifteen years experience as
teacher and nine years as superintendent
Of schools, during which time have had
considerable experience with various
school books, l can cheerfully bear my
testimony to the efficiency and satisfac-
tory character of Holmes Readers,
Maury's Biographies and Sanfords Arith
meties The above named books are Civ
ing entire satisfaction in the schools of
Haywood county. Any change from
these would not only work a hardship on
our people but would be positive in
jury to the cause OF education in the
county.
(Signed) A. ]. GARNER,
Cnnnty Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
pERS0N COIINTY-

Roxboro. n. c., Feb. -, 1901.
We have been using in the public
schools of this county Hansell's Histo-
ries. Holmes Readers. Maury's Geog-
raphy, Sanford's ArithmcticS and Fin
gers Civil Government. and find these
books have given general satisfaction.
| think our State Board would do well
to adopt these books for our public
schools.
@. f. HOLLOWAY, Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
County Superintendent.

Fryc's Biographies and Our Coun-
try" History were adopted in 1896 for
use in public schools of Robson county;
we ordered Il few of each-Frye's Geog-
raphies and ''Our Country" we had
no demand or sale for any of them.
CALDWELL q CARLYLE,
Merchants and book dealers, Lumberton,
n c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
RANDOLPH COUNTY.

Asheboro, r.. c., March %. 1901.
Sanfords Arithmetics, Maurys Geog-
raphies, Holmes Readers an~ dansell's
Histories were adopted Ior use in the
public schools of Randolph county.
These publications are in general use in
our schools, and are giving entire salts
faction.
TO change theses books would. in my
opinion. work confusion, and put upOn
our people a heavy and useless tax with
out giving any returns.
w. G. HAMMER.
County Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
NJ. p. DAVIS,
GIrIIFORD COUNTY.

Greensboro, n. c.. Feb, %, 1901.
This is to sav that the books adopted
five years ago, to be used in the public
schools Of this county have given salts
faction and there is no desire for a
change A change would involve consider
able additional expense, besides the con-
fusion arising from having two sets of
books in the same school during period
Of exchange.
(Signed1 j. R. WHARTON,
County SUPERINTENDENT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
BEAUFORT COUNTY.

Washington, N. c., Feb. p, 1901.
The following textbooks have been in
use in the public schools of Beaufort
county since June, 1896, and l think have
been acceptable generally to the patrons
and helpful to the children: Hansell's
Histories, Maury's Biographies, Holmes
Readers and Sanford's intermediate and
Common School Arithmetics.
| should be glad to see them continued
in our schools.
.(Signed)
NATHANIEL HARDING,
County SIIoerintpndput
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
Wilmington, Y q Fpb . 1901
nNsLnM COUNTY.

Jacksonville, N. c., March rs, 1901.
Maury's Biographies, Holmes Readers
and Sanfords Arithmetics have been used
almost entirely since the adoption of
1896 in the public schools of Onslow coun-
ty, / do not hesitate to say they are
the best adapted to public school use of
any books on the subjects that | have
ever seen. Besides. to make change
in these books would involve a financial
inconvenience to our children, for these
are branches that are studied by nearly
all children.
(Signed) A. w. COOPER,
County SUPERINTENDENT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
HARNETT COUNTY.

Buie's Creek, n. c., April 3, 1901.
Fer several years l have been using
Naury's Geography and Hansell's His
tories. | am very much pleased with the
books. | am not fully acquainted with
all the books published on these sub
jects, / may say that the books have
given me general satisfaction.
(Sicneh ]. A.. CAMPBELL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
County superintendent.
HALIFAX COUNTY.

Weldon. n c.. Feb. IS, 19et.
The text-b books adopted by the Board
OF Commissioners of Halifax county six
years ago are in general use in said
county and have given universal salts
faction ! think a change would work
harm inasmuch as it would entail heavy
expense TO the public school patrons. /
see no reason why change should he
made.
(Signcd) AARON PRESCOlI,
County superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-09
PAMLICO COUNTY.

Stonowan. n. c., Feb. II, 1901.
We have used Maury's Biographies,
Hansells Histories, Holmes Readers and
Sanfords Arithmetics for some time in
this county, and | am glad to say that
they have given entire satisfaction. To
change these books for others would be
very expensive to us, as well as cause
of great dissatisfaction among the
PARENTS.
(Signed) NJ, w BALL
County Superintendent.