Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 4 September 1896 — Page 13

VOL. 49-3SO. 37

Caught On

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Our big 33^ per cent, discount sale has

''caught on" even better than we had dared to

hope. It will be continued a few da}?s Ion ger,

just as long as we have any light colored Mens'

Boys' or Children's Suits left to sell.

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THE INSTITUTE,

It Proved Greater Succors Than Kvor —Notes of Interest.

T1IUKSDAY HVKNING.

Prof. Stabler led the singing- and continued his music lessons which were good, and if the teachers carry out the study of music in the public schools it will be a good point gained.

Prof. Griffith continued his interesting talk on literature, but it seems that the ideas advanced are too brief to benefit the average teacher.

Prof. Pfrimmer, the poet of Newton county, was then introduced and gave the distinguishing marks between prose and poetry and that there is a great difference between rhyming and poetry, i. e., poetry doesn't always rhyme. He then recited a beautiful selection in which two views of a school room were presented in two visits at different times and showing that the pedagogics of to-day would do little good to a teacher unless his object in teaching is for the betterment of the child. He closed his talk by other recitations which were heartily applauded.

Fill DAY MORNING.

Prof. Black conducted the opening exercises and Prof. Stabler led the music, after which he continued his music instruction by giving voice culture. Prof. Black then talked on method in geography and named the natural advantages necessary J.o the growth and success to cities. Also showed the correlation of geography to other studies, such as history, etc., and gave a list of books which would be help'ul in the studv nf geography.

NOTES.

G. T. Johnson will be at Jso. 20 in Union. Miss Brown will teach at No. 6 in Franklin.

Laura Grubb will teach the primary at Linden. No 13 in Union will be in charge of May Warner.

Pearl Bowers will teach the idep. at No. 28 in Union. Miss Bland will teach the first primary at Waveland.

The Midway is in charge of Profs. Ewing and McBeth. C. S. Fink will teach the idea at the Texas school in Ripley.

A. S. Fraley will superintend the Linden schools this season. No. 10 in Union township will be conducted by Samuel Watson.

Miss Hintie Wray will have charge of the intermediate at Waveland. A. M. Doyle will soon return to the study of medicine at Indianapolis.

Pearl Long will instruct the young America at No. 4, Union township. Miss Anna Anderson will be located at the second primary at Waveland.-

The Teachers' Reading Circle books are now on sale at Lacey's book store. Miss Jennie Clahan has resigned her school at No. 3 in Walnut, and will not teach.

Profs. Griffith, Black and Stabler were the judges at the contest last Thursday evening.

Miss Mary Walkup will instruct in English literature in the city high school again.

Fred Maxwell boasts of his avoirdupois since he came back from Michigan. He says he will have to order a new suit—perhaps a breach of promise Suit.

Death of Plui.'be X. Mcvri*. Plmbe

ORAWFOEDSYILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1896.-TWENTY PAGES

T. Morris was born in Dear­

born county, Indiana, Dec. 7,1825, and came to this county with her parents in 1832. She was married to William H. Stewart, Nov. 21, 1847, and died Aug. 25, 1S90, aged 71 years, seven months and eighteen days. She was baptized into the Baptist church by Rev. Wm. H. Darnell, Oct. 21, 1S60, and united with the Christian church at New Ross on Nov. 8, 1888. Three children were born to them, Hannah, James aind Lyda. The latter died Nov. 14, 1878.,Phccbe Stewart was a consistent Christian in every sense of the word, always kind and ready to give a kind word and a smile to everyone that came in contact with her, and labored hard to make everyone feel pleasant in her home. While it is hard to give her up we are glad we can say we mourn not as those who have no hope.

Dr. II. W. Taylor Stricken.

The following special from Anderson will be sad news to the friends of Dr. H. W. Taylor, formerly of this city and a brother of Dr. J.*N. Taylor: "Dr. H. W. Taylor, song writer, attorney and fiddler, known over eastern Indiana, sustained an apoplectic stroke Friday and is in a very serious condition, demanding the very closest of attention."

Won Second Money.

Juupre Britton's horse, Nixon, won second money at Frankfort last week and took a record of 2:30.

PATRIOTISM IN THE SCHOOLS.

Tlio Young Ideas of Montgomery County Will Take Allopatllic Does of tlio Heal Old Tiling This Year.

During the sessions of the teachers' institute a committee of old and influential teachers was appointed to devise means and suggest the most suitable plan for the teaching of patriotism in the county schools this year. Heretofore there has been no system in this important, although incidental branch of study, and it was deemed good to adopt uniformity in the work as likely to be productive of the best results. The committee has not as yet completed its work, but has decided upon the essential features thereof. It has been decided to advise the opening of school each Monday morning by the singing of some rousing patriotic song and the flag salute. Each month a day will be devoted to the rendition of a patriotic programme of exercises and five of the topics have been selected. In October the subject will be "Patriotism in The Home in November "Patriotism as Exemplified in the National Festival of Thanksgiving in December "Christmas and its Relation to Patriotism in January "Patriotism and Poetry in February "The Patriotic Lesson of Washington's Birthday." The programme to be carried out will be uniform in the county and will be prepared, printed and distributed in ample time to allow preparation by the pupils for their rendition.

MONON AFFAIRS^

A liecoiver Necessary to Protect the Stockholders of the Itoad.

President Thomas, of the Morton,has issued another circular explaining why his road has been placed in the hands of a receiver.

as

is generally under­

stood among railroad men, the receivership suit was a prearranged affair, and the company itself caused the appointment to be made. President Thomas says that the financial condition of the road is better than ever before, and its capacity for earning money greater, and the steps were taken to get rid of paying claims, which, President Thomas insists, were brought against the company through nj fault of the present management, but resulted from former administrations. A majority of the mortgage bonds are in the hands of friends of the company. It has been arranged for a foreclosure of mortgage, which will extinguish the claims on account of the Beattyville road, and President Thomas says "will allow the property to be restored to those who are at present interested in it without the sacrifice of any part of its value."

According to the circular the company has only a trilling amount of outstanding indebtedness which was created to pay for the new yards and freight houses in Indianapolis aud the large shops at Lafayette. W. H. McDoel, the receiver, has been with the road a great many years, and tinder the former management was general freight agent. When the Breyfogle management retired he was made general manager, and to this title later was added that of vice president. Under his management the line has become practically a new road. It is believed by railroad men that the receivership will soon be settled up.

Wabash College Opening.

Wabash College will open September 15 and the local authorities ari quite hopeful of the outlook. It is recognized as a fact that the present shaky condition of finance will interfere to some considerable extent with attendance, but, nevertheless, many inquiries are being received here from students expecting to enter coPege, and it is hoped that the usual number will matriculate. President Burroughs is still quite sick, but it is thought that he will probably be able to be on the ground when school opens. All of the professors will return this week and some of them have already arrived. As the college does not open until after the fair it is thought that good earnest work will mark proceedings from the first day.

Will BTissenden's Accident.

Lafayette Call: Monon conductor Wm. A. Brissenden met with a singular accident about half-past 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was seated in front of the Sattler clothing store engaged in a conversation with Reuben Kramer, his right hand resting upon his crutch, about as high as his head, as he sat in his chair. He suddenly sneezed, the muscular action from which threw his right shoulder out of place. Dr. Beaslev was called upon, who, with the assistance of Mr. Kramer, reduced the dislocation. And further, what is also singular, this is the 22d time this game shoulder has been out of place.

AT MEHARUY'S GROVE.

Tlio )11 Settlor*' Meeting ProvfH Suocohh and AttrnctR Lnrgu Concourse «f People.

The annual meeting of old settlers and young settlers too, for that matter, was held August 27 at Meharry's Grove and was attended by some 5,000 or 0,000 people who gathered to enjoy the day. The weather was perfect and the occasion was one of the most pleasurable in the history of the association. The address was delivered by Judge James F. Harney of this city, and his scholarly excellence commended itself to all who heard it. Although the meeting was non-political, there were some exciting discussions on the ground and one or two old cranks,who were among the number delivering short speeches to the gathering, wandered off into the dizzy realm of politics and flopped about with as much effect as minnows in the mighty ocean.

Quite an amusing incident marked the closing scene of the meeting. The people had begun to disperse and leave for home when the president of the association, Mr. Charles McKinney, arose and calling for attention said: "I am requested to announce that there will be a Democratic meeting held in this grove a weak from next Tuesday."

The words were scarcely out of Mr. McKinney's mouth when from the crowd a deep voice, full of anxious inquiry called out: "Which kind?"

A loud roar of laughter followed this sally, and in the confusion the answer of the genial chairman was losl

A Correction By Mr. Davis.

John L. Davis, member of the State Board of Agriculture, wishes most emphatically to deny the statements made by an an alleged member of the board in an interview with the Indianapolis Kcivs which was was partially reproduced in the Journal. Mr. Davis says that the shows at the State fair last year were exactly the same ones that were given privileges on the Montgomery county fair ground and he denies that they will have a tendency to decrease the attendance of the fair this year. The hard times of course will have their effect, but in spite of this Mr. Davis says the board is preparing to have a State fair never equalled before, and one worthy of the patronage of the people of Indiana.

An Kpworch Training Assemhly-

At the State conference of the Epworth League held in Anderson last June a committee was appointed and given power to select a place for an Epworth training assembly. The purpose of this assembly is two-fold, that of training for the work in the League and that of pleasure. In many States this plan of action has already been set afoot and the leaders of this State are merely following in the path of similar and successful undertakings. It is the purpose to select a summer resort in the State and hold the assembly and lectures there, so that the meetings will form a part of the vacations of the participants, who are unable to attend at other times.

A Political Bull Pen.

The fair management anticipates considerable trouble and annoyance from the cranks who will want to go whooping about the grounds during the fair, arguing the money question. It has about been decided to fence off a big plot of ground inside the ring and reserve it for the use of those desiring to discuss politics. Any gang found talking politics elsewhere on the grounds will be respectfully referred to that place and emphatically urged to go there to finish their discussions. The idea is a rattling good one and a grateful public will cheer the exclusion of the noisy wranglers.

Camping Party.

The following party went into camp at the Cliff Dwellers' cottage at Pine Hills, Monday, for a ten days' stay: Miss Lura Schermerhorn, of Newtown Miss Edna Odell, of Odell Misses Vera Buxton, Annie end Jennie Meharry, Abe Meharry, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Martin, Misses Gladys and Etta Martin, of Wingate Miss Clara Harshbarger, Edgar Ilarshbarger, Henry Hostetter, of Ladoga Will Campbell, Miss Ora Campbell, of Attica Misses Alice and Dell Parnell, of Newton Ben Hostetter, of Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Luckett, Howard Griffith and Parker Willis, of this city.

.No Band at the Fair.

The fair directors have decided not to employ a band during the fair this year but to devote the money usually expended in such employment for other purposes. The drum corps, however, has been employed for old soldiers' day.

PART SECOND

ECHOES OF THE INSTITUTE.

Changes lOflectod During tlio Last Few Vears as been and is*plained By a Veteran.

The teachers' institute of Montgomery county has come to a close after a •nost successful and gratifying session of five days and the people of Crawfordsville could but bo impressed by the exceptionally fine looking body of young ladies and gentlemen who were the city's guests during the time. The assembled teachers were well dressed, well behaved and good looking and they commended themselves as a body to all who saw them. The instructors and other institute visitors were unanimous in their praise and in the assertion that Montgomery county has the finest corps of teachers in the State. "Many of the Indiana institutes," said one of the instructors to a Jounxai, representative, "are wholly or almost wholly given over to amusement. The teachers gather to hold a sort of flirtation party and I have seen sights this year that fairly made me sick. Whart I have seen here, however, gives me good heart and new courage. Your teachers are teachers in the fullest sense of that work and your peoplo are to be congratulated."

To those who have watched the progress of the county schools the present condition of affairs stands in striking contrast with that of ten years ago. Then a general looseness prevailed and many persons were at the head of schools in this county who were wholly incapable of carrying on the work. Our institutes presented a rather woeful appearance not only in attendance but in personality as well. To be sure, there were many excellent teachers there, but there were also many gawks and hairbrained snobs. These latter classes have been rooted out by Supt. Zuck and his careful discrimination has greatly elevated the standard of the schools. The following article by an old and successful teacher of the county contains much truth, and hints somewhat as to the requirements of the future:

OBOWTII.

In no line is growth more noticeable than in school work. The new movement in education has touched school life every where—superintendent, trustee, teacher and pupil. Teachers now demand professional work of the highest character in the institute. Academic work is relegated to the rear. What are some of the causes of this growth in this country? First, the general rise of the tide of educational progress. Second, a county superintendent who is a thorough organizer. Supt. Zuck will be remembered in the future chiefly for his ability to organize all the forces at his command into one body with one general purpose. Third, the Teachers' Reading Circle, which had been organized by Mr. Zuck's predecessors. Through the influences of the circle teachers have been brought into touch with the professional side of their work and have been prepared f.:r the same kind of work in the institute. Another agency in this growth is the annual Teachers Association. The association lias brought to the teachers of the county the very best talent of the Sta'te in all lines, and they have been lifted into higher planes of thinking and feeling. But no one need flatter himself, that the top of the wave has been reached. The watch word is "progress," and whoever may be superintendent, trustee, or teacher, the next ten years will witness greater advancement than the last. Already better scholarship is being required. Anyone who has watched the trend in teachers' examinations may readily perceive this. It is coming to be recognized that a teacher should have at least three years' work in advance of what be is expected to teach. This demand is being mot by the establishment of township high school course. Everyone who is in the profession knows that growth is the only thing by which he can maintain his position and everyone who would join it must be admonished that earnest untiring effort is necessary to entrance.

Short Stories.

Hazalet Alva Cuppy, Ph. D., editor of the Baptist Union, the organ of the Baptist Young People's Union of America, published at Chicago, and having a weekly circulation of over thirty thousand, has arranged for a special illustrated story for each issue of '97. These contributions will be from the pen of well known writers of short popular stories. In the published list of contributes of thc-:,e stories is the name of L, A. Clark, agent of the Monon Route, of this city, whose occasional writings are freely copied and highly spoken of by the press.