Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1898 — The Teachers’ Institute. [ARTICLE]

The Teachers’ Institute.

The annual county teachers’ institute convened Monday, in the Presbyterian church. The number of teachers attending is about 135. County Superintendent Hamilton presides over the institute and all the teachers heretofore announced are present. Prof. Robert J- Aley, head of the department of mathematics at the state university, gives instruction in mathematics and general methods. Dr. S- E. Sparling, of the department of political science, of Wisconsin university gives lectures on “Elements of Citizenship.” Prof. Wm. H. Glasscock, of Bloomington, lectures on general literature and Plato. Prof. J. E. Mack, of Greenfield, is director of music. Monday evening’s lecture was by Dr. Aley on the subject of “Educational Fads.” Tuesday evening’s lecture will be by Dr. Sparling. Subject, “My Castles on the Rhine.” Wednesday evening. Prof. Glasscock “Crowning a King.” All the lectures are free. Thursday evening the County Superintendent will give a re--ception to the teachers at his office. Also concert by the Citizens’ Band. a "HE#»-',»■ Some good grade Short Horn bulls, old enough for service. Inquire of O. C. Halstead. 6wp Warning—The party who hauled away Champion Mower from the rear of Randle’s late place of business and brought it back broken and without the double trees had better see Mr. Randle and pay 825 for machine and save exposure and criminal prosecution by owner who wants to be merciful. Bring your bones to B. 8. Fendig, the poultry, and egg dealer, and buyer of all kinds of junk; 25 cents per 100 pounds. For a thorough-bred Berkshire pig; for a thorough-bred fox hound pup, or for a dog from 1 to 2 years old, address 8. A. Havens, Shelbyville, Ind.