Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1879 — SCHOOL REPORTS. [ARTICLE]

SCHOOL REPORTS.

The '‘beautiful snow” has wilted. Achey and Merrick were executed at Indianapolis, Wednesday. ’’Al. Catt is the proud father of a 13 pound boy, aiid is proportionately happy. Judge Hammond returned from Indianapolis Wednesday, and Sheriff Robinson on Tuursday evening. Those of our readers who trade at the Pilot Grove store are in luck.— Good coffee, 7 lbs. for sl.

Don’t forget that wood—those who have promised it In payment of subscriptions. Jbhn Hufty, of Pilot Grove, last week shipped two double-decks of hogs over the narrow gauge from this point. Why will men smoke poor cigars when they can get the best at. Catt & Smoot’s? Call for the Bald Head Cigar. Leopold has just received from the cities an extensive stock of new goods, which he is offering at lower rates than heretofore. Hon. R. S. Dwiggius will lecture at the Christian Church on next Sunday evening, February 2d, 1879. Subject—- “ Why is there so much infidelity in the world?” John Bull, of Barkley township, while on his way to spelling school, at Cosy Palace, last Friday night, had a leg .broken by his horse falling,’with him. The Knights of Pythias have de cided to have a grand Masquerade Ball at this place on the night of Fri day, February 21, 1879 Proper committees have been appointed, and everything will be conducted in first class style.

Rev. Gilbert Small is exoeefed to preach in the Presbyterian Church, at this place, Saturday afternoon, February Bth, also Sunday following, when communion services will bo held. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. Our old friend, John Hufty, Esq., merchant and P. M. at Pilot Grove, made us a short call yesterday. He is doinr a good business, an . is therefore happy. John is the first Demo cratlc Justice of the Peace elected in Ills township for many years, and he wears his honors gracefully The Indianapolis Sentinel of last Saturday evidences the fact that the State organ very indiscreetly sometimes tampers with sour grapes. Mr. Hoover’s Democracy, honesty and b isiness qualifications will compare favorably with thb same characteristics in Mr. Shoemaker; and he has at least equally as strong claims upon the favor and support of the De mocracy. In this and adjoining counties, where Mr. H. is well known, the uncalled for and unjustifiable strict ures of the Sentinel upon him lias made it no friends. Thejfollowing from the Rensselaer Union, written i y Mr. Haves’ appointee to Turks Island, will serve to show the Sentinel the views of the opposition toward the gentleman in question: "Prison Director.—Fred Hoover, of Remington, formerly commissioner of Jasper county, and by far the shrewdest democrat in it, is announced as a condidate for director of the northern prison. If elected he will surely make every, possible tiling in the position turn topartisan advantage. The democracy can do themselves no better service than to appoint him.'

General freight agent D. B. Nowels informs us that since the weather bus grown milder business over the I,JD. C., in both freight and passenger departments, is assuming more than its wonted activity; three to six eat loads corn leaving Rensselaer daily. Conductor Jouos has obtained leave of absence, and accompanied by his family started Thursday, 30th inst., on a vist to theßuckeye State to «pend a few weeks with relatives and hiends. Assistant Superintendent Millikan will act as conductor pro tern during' his absence. The Narrow Gauge has milled a grist for nearly every farmer within live miles of Rensselaer during the last month. All one had to do was to deliver the grain at the depot on one day, and the next call for and take home the flour. Handy as a pocket in a ! Isn’t it? J. B. Millikan, the efficient baggage man and express messenger of the I. D. & C. has been confined to the house for the past few days owing to a severe cold. He is now suffiviently reeoveied to resume his duties. Mr. Geo. W. Markley, bridge sup’t of the I. D. & C., having completed the Tippecanoe River bridge, w ill in a few days commence work on the bridge across the Wabash, at Delphi The ’’beautiful'enow” having disappeared who will now sing to us of the “beautiful May?” T. H. Hiner, gentlemanly and popular agent of the I. D &C RR.. sDent the Sabbath with his family at Monticello,. IND. Monticello. Ind., Jan. 1879.

* Report of school, district No. 9, Marion township, for second month ending January 3d; Total number of pupils enrolled

during the month, 25; average daily attendance, 12|. Those perfect in study—Amsie Williams, Frances Adams, Jane James, Wm. Haley, John Haley, Phebe Wood and Alice Wood. Amsie Williams, Alfred Hcover and Willie Hoover were perfect -in attendance. Frank Hoover, Albert Doty, Johnie Doty, Frances Adams and Atnsle Williams were perfect in con duct. Alonzo C. Jones, Teacher. School report, district No. 7, Barkley township, for- the month ending January 10th, 1879: Enrollment, 12.3. Those that missed no time—Rosa Coons, Samuel Coons, Eva Coons, Louisa Bull and Ida Bull. Eugene Htdl missed only ten minutes. Three cases of tardiness.

H. B. MURRAY,

Teacher.

Report of the Burns school, Barkley township, tor the month ending Jan. 24, 1879: Number enrolled, 38. Average daily attendance, 26.55. Ca ses of tardiness, 17. Those perfect in deportment, punctuality and study— Linbie Price, Minerva Price. Wilber Florence, Nancy Call, Luvica Call, George Call, Robert Hurley. John E. Alter, Teacher.