Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07

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the "Course of Study" before attend
ing High school at the expense of the
town in which they reside, renders it
especially desirable to make it posi-
BILE for them to receive the proper
training toward this end.
THE PURCHASE OF NEEDED SUPPLIES.
1t seems unfortunate that the
limited demand for school supplies
in this county does not justify some
dealer to keep them in stock.
An ample extent of good black
board surface, charts for the Primary
classes, outline maps for the Geo
graphy classes, a suitable globe,
erasers, and pointers, and supply
of good crayon, should be furnished,
and water pail and dippers, as we'll
as wash basin and towels for the
sake of neatness and health.
The best results cannot be attained
in school work without suitable
apparatus, and while economy in all
things is commendable, that exces-
sive economy that withholds from
the children the appliances neces-
sary to exemplify and develop tie
work of the school, is the worst ex-
travagance. No money is better in
vested for children than that which
is spent in providing them with
comfortable school rooms, good books,
suitable apparatus, capable, faithful
teachers, and opportunity and en-
enlargement to use these advant-
ages to secure practical, common
sense education, which will fit them to
discharge properly and comfortably
| the active duties of life.
Neither skill nor energy on the
part of the teacher can compensate
for lack of proper appliances, and
it should be remembered that not
all who engage in teaching are skill
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THE DISTRICT LIBRARIES.
A very good collection of books for
library purposes is now found in
every school. Town clerks would be
greatly assisted in the selection of
books for these libraries, if members
of the school board and teachers will,
from the list of books furnished, sug-
gest those that are suitable Tor their
district, and hand the list to the
town clerk.
The judicious selection and proper
use of these books constitute an inn
portant factor in the education of
the children,
NEW SCHOOL HOUSES.
The Improvement in school build
ings the past year is especially notice
able School houses of modern style
of architecture, and Of commodious
arrangement, have been erected at Blue
River, at Ellenboro, and in District No.
4, town of Liberty. Other districts are
making preparations to build, and, ere
! long the old land marks in which the
fathers of the present generation
mastered the three RS, will have
passed away.
THE PRESENT OUTLOOK.
| There is much that is encouraging
in the present condition of the
educational interests of the county.
A very decided sentiment exists in
favor Of an improved condition of
the school, and a readiness to listen
to suggestion as to the best means to
secure that end.
This is as it should be.
Our public schools should share in
the general prosperity, and liberal
appropriations should be made to
meet all reasonable demands.
Every child is entitled to liberal
and practical education, and train
ing, and no greater injustice can be
done than to deprive him Of this in
herent right
! KEEP UP THE HIGH STANDARD
NOW ATTAINED.
In closing this report, I wish to
express in the most cordial term, my
gratitude to this honorable board for
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cunsel, and financial assistance, so
feely accorded me; to the patrons
and officers of the school, to the
teachers and pupils, my appreciation
of the many kindnesses and courtesies
shown. These evidencies of interest
in school matters are encouraging,
and convince me that the work Of
education will not languish, but
the coming year will be one Of
advancement, that the public schools
will receive that generous support
previously accorded them, aud that
our county may retain her rightful
position in the front rank in the cause
of education.
All of which is most respectfully
submitted,
Your obedient servant,
CHAS. HI. NYE,
Superintendent of Schools.
List of T eochers for Grant County.
1904.
ARTHUR.
Jessie M. Rundell. Lottie M. Hough
| BAGLEY.
Mayme Pierce. Minnie Shuelter
! Edna Gulick, Laura Maggie.
| Elizabeth Maggie.
BEETowN.
| Katie Smith, Anna Rumble,
| Leora HesSler.
! BIG PATCH.
Rosa Fox, Christina Harris.
| Bessie Carlile
| BLOOMINGTON.
II. l., Bewick, Mary Humphrey,
! Lena Fischer, Godia Adkins,
| Rarta Holford. Allie Patterson.
| Alta WoodhouSe. Wessie Wood
| Olive Nj. Hope, Isabel Leamy.
| Gertrude Kinney Alta Sawyer.
| Rose Hillery, Bertha Cooper.
| nellie Roberts, Agnes peacock.
Gertrude Mauger, Kate Baldwin.