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LESSONS IN CITIZENSHIP.
LESSON X.
Our Public Schools.
What was the beginning of the Pub-
lic School system in America?
Answer: The Public or Free School
system originated with the Puritans
in New England, where it flourished
from early days.
Did the first settlers of Pennsylva-
nia favor free schools?
Answer: No, the Quakers or
Friends had select schools, but they
never favored Public Schools, al-
though in 1790, they decided to have
free schools for poor children.
When was the first Public School
District formed in Pennsylvania?
Answer: In the year 1818 the first
school district was organized with six
schools and ten teachers.
Were the Public Schools popular at
that time?
Answer: No, they were then, and
for many years after, called Pauper
Schools, and many people kept their
children from attending school at all,
in preference to sending them to the
Free Schools.
When was the first appropriation
made by the Pennsylvania Legislature
to aid the Public Schools of this
State ?
Answer: In 1834 the Pennsylvania
Legislature appropri ated $75,000
(seventy-five thousand dollars) to aid
districts which could not, themselves,
finance their schools.
How was this act of the Legislature
received ?
Answer: It caused a great deal of
dissatisfaction, as the Friends and
others of means all sent their children
to private schools. They resented the
extra tax, which such an appropria-
tion entailed, and the people in Ger-
man counties were very antagonistic
to it also.
Who was the champion who fought
for the public schools and succeeded
in changing the public sentiment in
their favor?
Answer: Owing to the splendid
championship of Thaddeus Stevens a |
change took place in the sentiment of
the people of the State, and when the
Legislature of 1836 met, they made
an appropriation of $200,000.
"When was the first State Superin-
$end of Public Instruction appoint-
ed?
Answer: The first State Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction was ap-
pointed in 1867.
What else was organized that year
to aid teaching in the Public Schools?
Answer: In 1867 the first State |
Normal School was opened. |
How many State Normal Schools |
have we now ?
Answer: We now have thirteen
Normal Schools in Pennsylvania. |
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When was the first public High
School instituted?
Answer: The Central High School |
for boys was instituted in Philadel |
phia in 1838.
When was the first district High
School outside Philadelphia opened?
Answer: The first district High
School was not instituted until 1884, !
fifty years after Thaddeus Stevens
first urged higher education at the ex-
pense of the State, in order that poor !
men’s sons might have an opportuni- |
ty to be prepared for college as well
as the sons of the rich.
When did women start to teach in
the Public Schools?
Answer: During the Civil War
(1861-1865) women first started (in
any considerable numbers) to teach
in the Public Schools. - |
In 1910 what proportion of the
teachers of Public Schools throughout
America were women ? !
Answer: In 1910 80 per cent. of all |
the teachers of Public Schools
throughout the country were women,
and there is every reason to believe |
that the proportion is much larger at
the present time.
Real Estate Transfers.
Julia D. Holter to Wm. L. Steele,
trustee, tract in Bellefonte, $1.
Margaret E. Wilkinson, et al, to!
Frank K. White, et al, tract in Rush |
. township; $7500. I
James Nixon, et ux, to Commodore !
Hassinger, et al, tract in Rush town- !
ship; $200. ‘ - i
. Nina Schiele, et bar, to Wm. C.
Schiele Jr., tract in Philipsburg; $1.
Sarah A. Woomer, et al, to Ralph
G. Garland, tract in Philipsburg; $600. '
E. S. Bennett, et ux, to Harry D.
Lindemuth, tract in Union township;
$200.
Mary A. Crust to Charles O. Crust,
tract in Potter township; $7000.
Thomas Eugene Heims, et al, to
Lenne H. Brown, tract in Harris town-
ship; $2250.
Dorothy Grimes, et bar, to Lewis |
Grimes, et al, tract in South Philips-
burg; $200. 2
Harriet M. Irvin’s heirs to Howard
. C. Smith, et ux, tract in Rush town-
ship; $5000.
W. Gross Mingle, et al, to George
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Can Every Woman Have
A Beautiful Complexion?
Yes—Glorious Beauty Lies Hidden in
a Box of Nature's Herbs.
Native women of oriental Europe
have for centuries led the world in
natural beauty. Keeping the system
in perfect shape is the real secret of
a beautiful complexion. Blood that is
rich and pure is bound to show in the
color of the skin.
Impurities that contaminate the
blood usually cause the skin to show
a muddy, blotchy, pimply complexion.
This can easily be relieved and cor-
rected, a cupful of Bulgarian Blood
Tea taken once or twice a week will
aid to restore the fading beauty. It
is mildly laxative and assists nature
to remove the poisons that pollute the
blood. For constipation, bilousness,
headaches, torpid liver and weak kid:
neys it is one of the best home reme- |.
dies known to the world today. Ee
Every member of the family should.
use Bulgarian Blood Tea to break up o
bad cold and guard against influenza,
. grippe or pneumonia, Just take 1
steaming hot at bedtime—Your drug
gist or grocer will be glad to supply
you with this grand system regulator
Physicians highly recommend it.
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{E. Heckman, tract in Centre Hall;
$4700.
Jacob Klett, et ux, to Lester Pritch-
ard, tract in Philipsburg; $3000.
Paul Kassop, et al, to Paul Kassop,
et al, tract in South Philipsburg; $1.
A. F. Showers, et ux, to Helen O.
Beatty, tract in Bellefonte; $500.
Arthur C. Dale to Moshannon Creek
Coal Mining company, tract in South
Philipsburg; $100.
County Commissioners to Arthur
Dale, tract in South Philipsburg; $1.
County Treasurer to County Com-
missioners, tract in South Philips-
burg; $3.01.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EAL ESTATE—J. M. KEICHLINE.
real estate operator in Centre county
buys and sells real estate. If
you want to buy or sell real estate write
to him or call at his office in Temple
court, Bellefonte, Pa. 65-28-6m
DMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE.—Let-
A ters of administration having been
granted to the undersigned upon
the estate of Jacob H. Gross, late of Belle-
fonte borough, deceased, all persons know-
ing themselves indebted to said estate are
requested to make prompt payment, and
65-49-3t*
Second-Hand Store
All kinds of FURNITURE AND
HOUSEHOLD GOODS bought and
for sale in the Ammerman store room
on Bishop street, Bellefonte Pa.
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Ira D. Garman
“The Glory of a Woman is Her Hair” |
But it must have care. Consult an ex-
pert. Twelve year’s experience in Sham-
pooing, Scalp and I'acial Massage. Satis-
faction guaranteed. Will call at homes.
Phone for appointment.
27 west Curtin St.
65-48-4t*
a “JEWELRY MADE OVER”
Bell 224. Office | 114 Street Below Chestnut,
Mrs. N. M, LOY. | BH
Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
those having claims against the same must
present them, duly authenticated, for set-
tlement.
(Mrs.) MARGARET E. GROSS,
Administratrix,
J. K. Johnston, Bellefonte, Pa.
Attorney. 65-48-0t
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Garman Opera House
Wednesday Night, December 29th
Broadway Amusement Co.
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By Gene St
offers the Favorite Song Play
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ness
that
ratton Porter
All Special Scenery. .. ..Eight, Big Song Numbers
Excellent, Cast
Prices 50c., 75c., $1—plus War Tax
Special Children’s Price 25¢., plus War Tax
Seat Sale at Mott Drug Store on
Monday, December 27th
This is Not a Moving Picture
Garman Opera House
Tuesday, January 4th, 1921
ness
Herbert's Greater Minstrels
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40 Premiers of Negro
The Most Magnificent Minstrel
Performance Ever Offered
OFFICERS:
J. L. SpANGLER, President.
C. T. GerBERrICcH, Vice President.
N. E. Ross, Secretary & Treas.
Isaac MrrcuELL, Asst Sec’y & Treas.
ness. We are particularly
ing a banking business with
willing and satisfied to have you open a checking account with us, even though
ly $5.00 to
count, but we know if you get started to do business with us you will make every effort to
increase it. You appreciate that it is much better to
er than with cash. Very frequently people are compelled to pay a bill the second time be-
cause they paid it with cash. If you pay your
Trust Company, the check will answer as a receipt for the payment of bills.
In this Department we take care of your private
your Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Trustee,
has property that they wish to dispose of dur
taken care of after death.
already done so, permit us to suggest that you come in to our
shall be very glad to talk this matter over with you and
be able to suggest to you certain
about the settlement of your Estate.
Bellefonte Trust Company
DIRECTORS:
J. L. SPANGLER.
C. I". GERBERICH.
Craupg Cook.
A. R. McNr.
A. C. MINGLE.
N. E. Ross.
C. Y. WAGNER.
Capital, Surplus and
Undivided Profits
$190.000.00
Bellefonte, Penna.
DrcEMBER Sth, 1920.
To the Public:
We avail ourselves of this opportunity to talk to you about our methods of doing busi-
anxious to have you open an account with us. If you are do-
some other Bank, we do not want to take your business from
We are perfectly
you have on-
start an account. You may think we do not care to bother with such a small ac-
institution, but we would kindly ask you to give us a portion of it.
pay all your bills with a check, rath-
bills with a check, payable at the Bellefonte
In our Savings Department you are permitted to open a Savings Account with $1.00.
We will pay you 3 per cent. interest annually, compounded January 1st and July 1st of each
year.
counts for children with $1.00 or more.
counts compounded January 1st and July 1st of each year.
We also have little Savings banks for the children. We are always glad to open ac-
We pay 3 per cent. interest annually on these ac-
We issue certificates of Deposit at six months or one year and pay 3 per cent. interest
annually.
We have a Trust Department separate and distinct from our Banking Department.
business. If you desire it, we will be
Assignee, Agent, etc. Almost everybody
ing their life time, so that their friends will be
ery one should make a will. If you have not
Trust Department and we
probably from our experience we may
things that may be bothering you at the present time
We do this without any expense to you. When you
For that reason ev
have made your Will bring it in to us and we will place it in our fire-proof vaults for safe
keeping and this will be done without any cost.
We are writing this letter for the purpose of bringing everybody in closer touch with
our Bank and Trust Department, so that you may understand that you are at liberty to come
in to see us any time and consult with us about financial or private business affairs you may
have and which you are unable to settle for yourself.
After you have read this letter make up your mind that you intend to do some busi-
with the Bellefonte Trust Company, and then at the first opportunity come in to see us
and we shall be very glad to talk it over with you.
With kind personal regards and the compliments of the season, we beg to remain,
Faithfully yours,
N. E. ROBB,
Treasurer.
Minstrelsy 40 3
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
any
Colored--[a Car Load ]---Celebrities
The Most Famous of All Time
THAT WILL
Big Free Parade at Noon
~ Good Farm for Sale.
Mince Meat just ready to Bake
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During 1921 this space will be
used for a Weekly Program of
The Scenic Theatre
Bellefonte, Pa.
Wishing you all a Happy
at Adams
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py Delicious Coffee
Candy - - Pop Corn
No better farm can be found in Buf- ee Sh
falo Run valley than the well known
Hastings farm. It contains 190 acres Oranges New Nuts
of splendid farming land and good . .
timber. Has splendid orchards of Cranberries Sechler X ( Grape Fruit
high quality fruit. An almost inex-
haustible vein of high-grade limestone Sweet Potatoes Walnuts
runs through the farm. Splendid .
buildings, excellent water and good New Evaporated Brazil
school facilities. This farm is now of- ®
fered at private sale by Peaches Almonds
EDWARD GROSS, Apricots 9% Filberts
.65-47-tf. Bellefonte, Pa. :
—— Prunes Italian Chestnuts
Seededand Fine Groceries Figs
Seedless Raisins for the Dates
The Pennsylvania Match Co 3! Malaga Grapes Holidays Olives
Needs Girls Tangerines Lemons
Work will be given to all who Cluster Raisins - Maple Syrup
Books
and Prosperous New Year
line.
65-46-6t
The Index Book Store
...The....
Christmas
Store
Here the gifts are easy to
select, because of the varied
lines They are easy to buy
because most all of our goods
are popular priced—of
Christmas Cards
Box Papers
Calendars
we have never had so full a
If you are in doubt
about the gift
Look in The Index
RPP
ts of Good Taste
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There are so many things in this store,
so many interesting, unusual articles,
specially appropriate for Christmas giv-
ing, that we feel sure you will find here
that¥object of your constant search, “the
Christmas gift that really fits.”
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F. P. Blair & Son,
Jewelers and Optometrists
Bellefonte, Pa.
64-22-tf