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GRAMMAR.

l. What is abridgmentf illustrate in
q sentence.
g. Show clearly the difference between
an adjective and an adverb. illustrate
in sentences.
3. Write the infection of personal
pronoun.
4. Outline your method of parsing the
verb.
5. Compare the following adjectivss:
far, bad, late, and little.
6. What are participlesf What rela-
tion has participle to q verbH To an
adjectiveY illustrate in sentences.
7. Write the synopsis of verb in tho
indicative mood.
8. What are defective verbst Write
three defective verbs.
9l0. "This tooH may be
The Day of judgment tohioh the world
awaits;
My present duty and my Lords
command
to occupy till he comes. So at the post
Where he hath set me in his providence,
choose for one TO meet Him face to
face,
No faithless servant frightened from
my task,
But ready when the Lord of harvest
calls"
Whittier.
Parse the italicized words, or diagram
the sentence.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
UNITED STATES HISTORY, INClUD-
ING CIVIL GOVERNMENT

i. Explain in full the Presidential
election OF 1879.
2. Write short sketch OF John Q.
Adams from the time he retired from tne
presidency until his death.
3. Discuss Washington's administra-
ton.
4. Who was LaSallei What great
work did he dot
8. Explain the ways bill may be.
come a law in the Ohio legislative pro.
cess.
6. Outline Jefferson's administration
as you would to class.
7. Give in detail, the history of Gus
ter's massacre.
s. Write briefly of Henry Clay.
o. Give a brief account of the battle
of Quebec during the French and Indian
War.
10. Account for the names of the fol-
lowing counties of Ohio: Gallia, Della
ware, Lucas, Huron, and Hamilton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
READING.

Read for the examiner THE exam
liner will question the applicant in read
ing, concerning his or her current read
Ing. Also concerning professional read
Ing and training,)
APPLICANTS FOR CERTIFICATE UNDER
THE HAWKINS LAW.
Applicants for four years certificate
under the Hawkins Law are required to
write the following examination in addi-
tion to the oral examination conducted
by the examiners
!. Discuss In full the work OF the
present extra session of Congress.
2. Describe briefly your method OF
teaching reading.
3, 4, 5. Write discussion of the fol-
lowing question, "What should be the
child's first years work in readingf"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
GEOGRAPHY.

l. Locate the following counties of
Ohio: Licking, Williams, Erie, High.
land and Harrison.
2. Trace by counties the watershed
that divides the waters of the Ohio from
the waters of Lake Erie. (1'he counties
Of 0hio.)
3. Name the five great wheat produc
ing states of the United States.
4. Give approximately the latitude
and longitude OF Ohio
5. Locate two famous diamond, and
one famous gold field. What nations
control these fieldsl
8. Trace an all water route from
Duluth to New York
7. Name four islands Of the Mediter.
ranean sea.
8. Account for the worn-out lands of
New York, Virginia and other eastern
states. How may these lands be revivedl
0. Explain briefly the four Standard
Time belts of the United States.
10. Name three rivers Of Europe that
empty their waters into the Caspian Sea.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

l, Explain your ideas concerning ex-
aminations in your schools as TO the
number, method of holding the examin-
alton, and their value
2. What fraction OF the school day
should be given by the pupil TO the
preparation and recitation of arithmetic
in the grammar grades. Discuss fully.
3, How do you encourage among your
pupils, the spirit Of desiring a high
school eduoationl
4, What is Normal schoolf What
should be the qualifications of Normal
school graduateY
o. How do you cultivate attention in
your school,
6. What is the cause of absent.minded.
ness In teacher' Discuss briefly.
T. What do you do with the pupil that
10 constantly tardyi
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
LIIlRAIuRf.

l. Write a short biography Of Thomas
Carlyle including the titles OF three Of
his best books.
2. Name one of Shakespeare's plays
that is classified as a tragedy and point
out specifically the climax of the play
3. Show by short paragraph that
you have read Tennyson's "Enoch
Arden"
A. What is Bryant's masterpiece Z
Quote briefly from it.
s. Who was Paul Lawrence Dunbar I
John Lothrop Motleyl
g. What is an historical novelt Name
one that you have read.
T. Write a short biography of Alex.
ander Pope.
8. Who wrote "Silas Marner"t Heroes
and Hero Worship"H "Thc Gold Bug"f
"The Spy"f "The Idylls of the King.
o. What IL a novelt A balladl A
prefacei
10. Name six books written by Charles
Dickens.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
ARITHMETIC.

l, A farmer bought so acres OF land
at $50 per acre, and spent 81 800 for inn
proyements. At what price must he sell
the land to gain 1879 on his entire invest
ment
2. The amount OF note for three
years at go interest Is $708. Find the
face of the note. Compute the interest
as simple interest.)
3. A man oan do certain work in ten
days, and the boy can do the work in
fifteen days. After the boy works five
days, how many days are required TO
finish the work, the man and the boy
working togetheri
4. A bankrupt can pay only eighty
cents on the dollar. What will be the
gain or loss to the retailer who sold him
n buggy at 500 prolitt
8. How many gallons In round cis-
tern containing wateri The cistern is
six feet in diameter and five feet deep.
6. A steel ingot Is 10 inches square and
8 feet long. What will he the length Of
steel bar IL will make, il the bar IL 4
inches by Q inches'
z. 5000, 1917, and so off Is equivalent
to what commercial dscountH
8. A cylinder is 10 inches in diameter
hHu ~ ihVH'S ioHB' Nhab lIhOIluhhi
part of the cylinder is cut away that
leaves II sphere 10 inches in diamctert
D. IL dozen oranges ara bought, q
dozen at 2 oranges for S cents, and 0
dozen at oranges for 5 cents. The
oranges are sold at 5 oranges for 10
cents. What is the gain or loss in
money!
TO- Two horses are sold for the same
price, lost e0Go on the frat and gained
25q5 on the second. II lost So in the
transaction. what did each horse cost
mpf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
PHYSIOLOGY.

!. Explain in full the sympathetic
nervous system
Q. Name three Affections OF the eyes
3. What are boils7 Black heads 7
What is the cure for them2
4. What is generally the source of in
digestionH
8. Name three poisons and the anti.
dote for each.
6. What is known as the white plague1
Can it be cured2
7. Show the effects of alcohol on the
brain.
8. Are teachers responsible for the in
juries to the eyes of pupils under their
instruction.
9.l0. Explain in full the circulation of
the blood.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

GENERAL LAW rs WEARS OLD

Barlow, Fla. August General
Evander M. Law, one Of the few sur
yiving generals of the Confederate
States Army. was seventy-fiye years
old today, General Law is a native Of
Darlington, s. G. He entered the Con
federate army early in 1861 IA lieu
tenant colonel Of the Fourth Alabama
Infantry and at the close Of the war
had been advanced to the rank of
major general. Mter the war he prac-
ticed law for time in South Carolina
and later removed to Florida.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
HoMEcoMEes AT LONDON

London, Ont, August Especial
trains from all directions are bring
ing homecomers for the annual "home
coming" festivities in London this
week, Delegations have arrived from
many points In western Canada and
from Chicago, Detroit Buffalo aud
other cities across the line The fes,
tivities will continue through the en-
tire week. The city is spiendidly de-
corated for the occasion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
FOR THOSE WHO
WISH TO TEACH
Questions For Applicants For
County Certificates.
EXAMINATION HELD AUG. s, 1911

prepared by the State School Com
missioner TO Test the Mental Quail
ifications Of Those Who Seek POSI-
t'ons as Teachers In the Public
Schools.
Following fs the list Of questions
as prepared under direction OF the
state commissioner OF public schools.
and submitted at the county exam
nation for teachers Aug. 5. for ele-
mentary school certificates:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
ORTHOGRAPHy.
|. Define prefix, suflix, syllable.

I. Define prefix, sufllx, syllable.
e. Give four uses of silent letters.
Show these uses in words.
8. Write three noun suffixes; three ad
jective sufiixes; three adverb suflixes
A. Show all the sounds of re" in words
properly marked diacritically.
s. Define synonyms, homonyms, and
nntonyms, Give examples.
$40, Spell; legacy, fulfill, feudal, bsc.
terra. ecstacy, fallacy, mileage, derelict,
nausea, isolate, nicotine, hygiene, subur-
ban, versatile, Gibraltar, elixer, fakir
bases, asparagus, sulphur, variable,
shrek, passable. corduroy.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
JUBILEE WEEK AT
COLLEGE oE MINES

Houghton, Mich, August Though
ton is a mass of gay colors and is
ready for one of the biggest events
in hc history, for today was inaugu.
rated the silver pubilee celebration
of the Michigan College of Mines.
Governor Osborn, Secretary of Com
merce and Labor Nagel and number
of other celebrities will be here during
the week and thousand of visitors are
expected. The Michigan College OF
Mines was established by act of the
State legislature in 1886 and now
ranks as the foremost institution of
its kini in the country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
BEST For HORSES

Give your horses good care and you
will be doubly repaid by the better
work they will do. For sores, gals
and other external injuries apply Han
ford's Balsam. Ranchmen. lumber
men and liyerymen recommend it,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
TAFT ADDRESSES
CHAuTAUoUANS 8

Washington. ID. G. August 7-Presi-
dent Taft, accompanied by several
friends. went to Mountain Lake Park
Md, today in acceptance of an invita-
tion to speak before the chautauqua
assembly in session there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
A Reaction In Spelling.

The United States geographic board
has decided that Pittsburg must be
spelled with an "h." This looks like
\ reaction from simpllned spelling
Christian Science Monitor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
WIRING.

Copy the following quotation az q
specimen of your best pcnmanship:
"The truth which another man has
won from nature or life is not our truth
until we have lived it. Only that be-
comes real or helpful to any man which
has cost the sweat OF his brow, the effort
of his brain or the anguish of his soul.
He who would be wise must daily earn
his wisdom"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
A Ride In a Crowded Car.

Minneapolis is now striving to en-
force n "no-seat-no-fare" ordinance.
Other cities have been through tho
experience. and they have found. as
rule, that people who are in a
hurry, as most people are, will take
the first car that comes along. wheth-
er It is crowded or not,-Christian
Science Monitor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

For fruit season buy your supplies
from the Arnold store, Mt. Vernon
Can rubbers five aud eight cents. per
doz, Mason lids zoe per doz. Jelly
glasses Is, 20 and z5c per doz. All
sizes of tin Jar lids,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
a Prudent Convict,

Two highwaymen dug their way to
liberty from a Missouri Jail, but a
bigamist convict refused to accom-
pany them, as he wouldn't run the
risk of meeting up with any OF his
women folk.-Washington Post.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
The Babies of Holland

Latest figures show that there are
18 babies born in France to every
1000 persons annually, and In Hol-
land 1876. Although Queen Wilhel-
minas baby is the only Dutch baby
that has been written up in the
American newspapers, 1t seems that
everybody else in Holland has one.-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

8. Who I, most responsible for The
school spirit in a community Whyi
0. Define judgment. Personality.
10. Explain in full the election Of
members of the board of education Ia
your township or district.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
MODERN BROTHERHOOD
OF AMERICA

Denver, Colo. August Delegates
from many States are arriving IN Den.
YER to attend the supreme trionnial
convention of the Modern brotherhood
OF America, which will meet tomorrow
for session OF four days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
Tho Answer Found at Last.

The ability Of Maine to keep So
cret may explain why, among all
craft, battleship is not termed fem.
,nine.-Los Angeles Tribune.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

Betty-George intends 60 have his
own way in everything when we are
married. Grace-Why are you going
70 marry him. then2 Betty--Just to
relieve his mind Of n false impression.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

Whats the trouble2' inquired the
Judge
This lady lawyer wants TO make u
motion" explained the clerk. hut her
gown Is too tight Washington Her-
sid
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
cor settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, August 20, 1911, at a, IN.
First and final account of David B.
Bryant, executor of Abigail r. Bryant.
PATRICK A BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08
Fishburn.
/.
PATRICK A BERRY,
Probate Judge.

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been fled
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, August 20, 1911, at 9 a. m.
First partial account of John |. Rum
mel, executor of George Rummel.
PATRICK A BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been fled
TOR settlement and will be heard Oh
Tuesday, August 20, 1911, at a. m.
First partial account of Henry c.
Swetland, executor of Phebe Thomp-
son.
PATRICK A BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

No harm can befall a good man.
whether alive or dead Socrates.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-08-08

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
Tor settlements and will be heard on
Tuesday, August 20. 1911, at a. m.
First and final account of John and
Edwin Ewart, executors of Matthew
II. Ewart.
PATRICK A BERRY,
Probate Judge.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23

RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS. IN
NATIONAL FORFST-Notice is hereby given
that the lands described below, embracing 40
acres within the Idaho National. Forest ldano,
will be subject to settlement and entry under
tn provisions of the homestead laws OF the
United States and the act of June II, 1905. GA
Stat, 1881, at the United states land once al
HALEY, Idaho, on January ID, 1872. ANY set
tier who was actually and in good faith claim
ing any of said lands for agricultural purposes
prior to January /, 1906, and has not abandoned
same, has preference right to make nome
stead entry for the lands actually occupied
Said lands were listed upon the applications OF
the persons mentioned below, who have pref
erence right subject to the prior right OF any
such settler, provided such settler or applicant
is qualified to make homestead entry ana the
preference right is exercised prior to January
i5 1872 Oh which date the lands Will be subJect
to settlement and entry by any qualihed per-
sou. I'll lands are within unsurveyed pnt
what will probably be, when surveyed, sec. 3,
/ u n, r. re, B. NJ, described by metes
ard bounds as follows Beginning az corner
No l. n post marked H-1. which is identicai
with corner No. 9 of the survey OF the land en-
braeed in List 742 oil the same applicant; ex-
tending thence N. 10 degrees w 10 chains;
thence N 20 degrees Z. IS chains; thence 3 ~
degrees f 10 chains; thence s. 70 degrees w. 10
chains to the place of beginning. variation =
degrees f. said tact was listed unon the appli
cation of Jesse Root, OF Edwardsburg, ldaho;
List $50 John McPhaul, Acting Assistant Com
missioner of the General Land Office Ap-
proved October 81, 1911, Carmi A. Thompson
Acting Secretary of the Inferior. al
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL.

In the Probate Court of Idaho County, Idaho.
In the matter the estate OF Aaron Freidenrich,
Deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said Court. made on
7th day of November. 1911, notice is hereby
given that Tuesday. the 18th day of November,
room of said Court, In the city of Grangeville,
county OF Idaho, state of Idaho, has been APP
will of Aaron Freidenrich, deceased, and
for hearing the application of Rosa Freidenrich
and Milton Freidenrich, for the probate OF said
will and for the issuance to Frank McGrane of
letters of administration with the will annexed
thereon, when and where any person interested
may appear and contest the same.
Dated this 7th day of November, 1911.
(SeaD Edna Brumfeld, Clerk. 24-3
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23

subject to the prior right of any such settler;
provided such settler or applicant Is qualhed
TO make homestead entry and the preference
right is exercised prior to December 30. 1911, on
whiclt date the lands will be subject to settle
ment and entry by any qualified person. The
lands are rs follows: Lots aud 2, Sec Y, I.
80 N, RE, B. NJ. "a 70 acres, application OF
William Peterson, OF lowell. Idaho; List
l.496 tract OF los acres within nnsnrveyed
but what will probably be, when surveyed, Sec
q T. 81 N, r. E., described by metes and
bounds as follows Beginning at corner No l,
a stone marked Ill.,, whence the southwest
corner of of sec 30, T. 80 ~, K. f bears n
55 chains; extending thence f. 10 chains; thence
s. chains; thence +. 80 chains; thence, n. >
chains; thence f. 20 chains; thence \. 10
CHAINS; thence W. 60 chains; thence ). ID chains
to the place of beginning Variation q DE-
grees E. Said tract was listed upon the appli-
cation OF Paul Patrick. OF Glenwood, Idaho;
List l. 76s. lot l. the M OF NEA of SEA, Sec
s. + m, R, E. a q acres application Of
John Kokta, of Lucille, Idaho; List l-957. The
VIZ of SCI, the sEl4 of sW14, See. = the NE14
of NWA, See. Is. T. 80 N. z. E., 100 acres. ap
plication OF F. A. Deyault. Jr., of Grangeville,
idaho: List 1881. John McPhaul, Acting As,
sistant Commissioner of the General Land
flee. Approved October IL. 1911. Carmi A
Thompson, Acting secretary OF the Interior
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court County of Idaho State
of Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Flynn,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testa-
mentary on the estate of Charles Flynn, de-
ceased, were granted TO the undersigned on the
3rd day OF November, 1911, by the Probate
Court of Idaho county.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allow
ance at the law office of W N. Scales, at Grange
Vile, Idaho, within ten months after the date
of the first publication of this notice, or they
shall be forever barred.
Dated this 3rd 'ay of November. 1911
Frederick Emery Flynn,
Timothy Henry Flynn,
Executors.
w. N. Scales. Atty. 24-4
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23

No. of the location and north center end of
the Missouri lode. this survey, Il solid rock on
which is chiseled for exact corner, and 4-25l7;
thence west, 20 degrees 10 minutes east
l50o It. to cor. No. l. the place of beginning
There are no adjoining conflicting claims
that nave not been abandoned
Any aud all persons claiming adversely the
mining ground, vein, lode. premises, or any
portion thereof so described, surveyed, plated
and applied for. are hereby notified that unless
their adverse claims are duly filed according
to law within sixty days after the first publ
cation Of this notice, with the register of the
Z. S. land office at lewiston, Idaho. their
claims will be barred.
T. II. BARTLETT
21-l0 Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23

In the Probate Court. county of Idaho, state of
Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of George J. seay,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that letters testament
AIRY on the estate OF George j. Seay, deceased,
were granted to tie undersigned on the 3rd day
of November, 1911, by the Probate Court of
Idaho County.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required TO exhibit them to me for allow
anee, at my residence, on my ranch about "a
miles southerly from Winona, Idaho county.
Idaho. within ten months after the date of the
first publication of this notice, they shall be
forever barred.
Dated this 3rd day of November, 1911.
A. l.. Harchelrode, Executor
w. N. Scales, Atty. 24-4
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23

NATIookkaTIoN TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN
that tb aAi L FoREsT-Notice is hereby given
4S7asn,.i lands described below, embracing
National T. within the Clearwater and Nezperce
homesn..a ana entry under the provisions OF the
act Of iuna !, laws OF the United States and the
States lame H. ot 1905 ga Stat 1881 a. the United
cember ~ ,a, o'nce at Lewiston, Idaho, on De-
ior asr Sood faith claiming any Of said lands
Laos sndchhi alnra purposes prior to January i,
srence right dss u not abandoned same, has pref
escs actually occupied said lands '0 were sne
mentionpp11 tne applications OF the persons
below, who have preference right
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-11-23
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT.

In The District Court of the Second Judicial
District of the state OF Idaho, in and for the
county of Idaho
II. c. Oliver, Plaintiff. Vs. A. Broyles, De-
PENDANT.
Notice is hereby given: That an attachment
has been issued out of the above entitled Court,
in the above entitled cause. against the proper
ty of the above entitled defendant
In witness whereof. have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal this 4th day of
November, 1911
(SeaD j. A. Bradbury,
Clerk of the District Court.
4-3 By G. +. Johnson, Deputy