'f PS ISFCSU£SQ. \V .M. CIiSVB 1' - - - Editor P!!1I)A\,. JANUARY, 9th, 1891. EJJTERED At FOST-OFFICJ?, LAI'OKIE PA.. AS SEOOJfO-CLASS MATTE It. J. V. RFTTENBUIiY, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, DUSHORE, PA. ELKLANJ) \ITENS. Sleighing is elegant. Schoolsjnre apa in in session. Tbe New Year's Arch at Estella was largely attended. C. B. Jennings aud C. 11. Plotts visited Dushore on New Year's day. Installation of new officers fit Elk land Grange by Deputy M. W. Rceser on Friday. X. DUSIIORE ITEMS. \ 11. M. Kellogg, of Lopez, spent Sunday in town. It is said that the new bankj will be opened in a few weeks. F. T. Mynard. of spent Sunday with his family at this place. Several of the boys took "Grimes' Cellar Door" at Ilale's opera bouse, Towanda, Saturday night. A sleighing' party of Dushore's young with La Porte as their desti nation is talked of night. Frank McHenry, of LaPorte, was taken ill last week and has spent the past week with his parents at this place He is again able to be around. A. D. McHenry station asent at New Albauyand J. D. Ormsby who hole' a similar position at this place, have exchanged places and are noiv moving their families. Reeser & Sylvara the largest general merchandise firm in Du shore expect to dissolve partnership some time in February. E G. S3 Kara will continue the business. The lectures at the institute last week were very entertaining and beneficial to those who attended, and the institue on a whole is said to have been the best ever held in the county. ( has. Carpenter, of Benton, who baigained some time ago for the Cole usJioie, Pa., on Monday, Dec. 29, ! S9O. at 2 p. iii. Harry S. Molyneux was elected Secretary and F. W. Meylert Entry Clerk. Ex-Supt. Coughlin of Luzerne, was introduced as one of the in structors and spoke on"The Mis-, tikes of Penciling." He handled the subject in a masterly manner, calling attention to Ihe study of the pupil's character rather than the persuit of blind methods. After an intermission some time was spent in singing. Adjourned to 7:30 p. m. Evening Session—Opened by singing. Prof. Coughlin spoke on the ''Use of English Words." He gave many amusing and instructive examples of the idea pupils have of, the words they use. After adjourn ment an informal sociable was held and many pleasant acquaintances made. TUESDAY. Morning.—Opened by singing. Roll call found many teachers pres ent who were unable to reach the institute on Monda}'. Prof. Cough lin spoke on "Primary Reading." During recess the teachers' tickets fof tbe lecture course wGre sold. Prof. Coughlin then took up sec tion work answering the question on the institute [.rogram. Ad journed to 1:30 p. m. Afternoon.—Dr. A. R. Home was introduced and spoke on "Illustra tions in Teaching." He gave some very practical experiments and illus trations for class work. Prof. Coughlin tooK up "Advanced Read ing." After recess Dr. Horne spoke on grammar, answering the ques tions on the program and gave ex amples of tbe uses of words de termining their parts ot speech. Evening.—Prof. Cougblinlectured on"The Legacy we leave our Chil dren." His very earnestness made aJstrong impression and bis lecture was well received. WEDNESDAY. Morning.—After singing Dr. Horne spoke on "Common Sense in Teaching." He showed bow some of that native endowment would help many a teacher out of serious difficulties. Prof. Coughlin took up section work for a short time be. fore recess. Prof. Quinlan of the Susquehanna Collegiate Institute of Towanda was introduced and spoke on "Class Management." He spoke earnestly and showed bow a well! conducted recitation was a great element of success. The remaining time of the session was taken by Dr. Horne with section work. Afternoon.—English grammar was discussed by Prof. Quintan, who showed ho*w to develops the Eng lish sentence and declared in favor of correcting "false syntax" as a necessary part of technical giammar. After some singing Prof. Conghlin spoke on "How to make No. 1 in Teaching." After recess Dr. Home gave an address on "Practical Physiology." It was excellent. He showed clearly the scope of physiology in the public schools Col. Copeland was introduced to the teachers and right royally en tertained them for an hour with some of his experiences of by-gone days. Evening.—Lecture, "Snoba and Snobbery" by Col. Copeland. The lecture was highly entertaining throughout, and his scathing sar casm of some of our pupular follies was convincing to every honest thinker. THURSDAY. Morning.— Prof. Coughlin took up section work. After singing Dr. Home gave an address on "How to Cultivate the Memory." He showed the value of illustrations and emphasized the fact that we should make our teaching vivid. After recess Prof. Coughlin con tinued the memory exercise. The following were appointed as com mittee on resolutions: M. C. Miller, J. Abner Miller Sadie Molyneux, Annie Scm.lin, Lizzie Welch. Afternoon.—Opened bv singing. Prof. Coughlin took up section work. It being "Director's Day" Dr. Home and Prof. Coughlin each gave an address to the directors and parents. They were both excellent, some stubborn facts being presented to the directors and the only re* gret is that there were not " more present to hear them. After ad journment the local institutes were organized. Evening—Lecture. "Travels and Experiences in the "jfyr South," by Dr. Home. The Dr. gave a graphic account of his experiences as an in stitute lecturer in Louisiana and Texas. FRIDAY. Morning.—Opened by singing. Prof. Coughliu spoke on geography, giving some good hints ou teaching mathematical geography. After re cess the following committee on permanent certificates was elected F. W. Mevlert, M. F. Albert, J. Abner Miller, Annie E. Ettinger, Dorothy E. Eschenmann. Prof. Coughlin spoke on "School Dis cipline" and made the following good points: When you punish you only give expression to your own weakness; your punishment should be in tlie nature of your fense. The committee on reßolu- j tions made ail elaborate report. The resolutions were adopted with one slight correction. They are briefly as follows : That the teachers of Sullivan county thank the Sup't. and the in structors for their earnest efforts : That they thank Miss Wenrich for her music* That they recommend the adop tion of Reed & Keilogg's system of diagraming. That the expense of the committee on permanent certificates be paid out of the county fund: That they recommend the school directors to grade the salaries of teachers according to the grade of certificates and previous success in teaching: That they petition our representa tive to use his influence in the pas sage of a law for the closer super vision of the public schools of the I state. Sup't. Black gave the closing ad- Idress «»nd the teachers went home | feeling that this wag the most suc cessful ingtitute ever held in Sulli -1 van county. I The following is the enrollment of teachers with wages per month : | Cherry—l. H. Thayer $55; M. C. Miller 26; Anna McGee, Patrick i McGee, Martha Ditchburn, Mary E. | MeGeever, Lizzie Welch $25; i Victoria Lusch, Philip Biddle, I Anastasia Lusch, Thos. 11. Galla igher, Sarah Waples, Maggie Burns, | Leona Bahl, Anna Scanlin, Mettie j Melville, Lizzie Kiernan, Jennie Oadden, S. S. Wenrich. Mrs. Frances Richley, Clans. M. Bender, $24. C'olley—Jennie Ilofltnan, Emma Florence Scuieman, T. S. Vaughn, $25. Davidson —M. D. Sweeney, A. J. Bradley, $33 ; AnnaKarge, Linda Lawrence, Mary J. Kaier, Carrie Taylor, E. J. Mullan, J.B. Magargel, Mary F. Fans, S2B. Dushore-—Harry S. Molyneux, $45; Anna Wenrich S3O. Elkland—Rosa Molyneux, Ettie Randall, Nettie Rogers, Elmer Vough, Jennie Rogers, Hattie Dig. sran, Fred Rogers $.25. Fork?— Jennie Molyneux, Sadie Molyneux. Ella B. Sweeney, Marv Clarke, James Corcoran, Art/iiir Bird, I. D. llaverly, Cora Warbur ton $2:"). Forksville—F. W. Meylert SSO; Fannie Birt 34 perches; thence ncross the I,oval Sock Creek south lfi perches: thence South 84 degrees west 276 perches to a corner at the mouth of Mill Creek: thence north 31 decrees cast 114 perches to a corner in wurrant line; thence along the same north 69 decrees west 189 perehes to the place of beginning Containing six bundred ninety-one and one-half acres more or less- All unim proved. The said land being a timber tract heavily covered wi'h hemlock and other tim ber, and supposed to be underlaid with mineral coal, tl-ero being an opening on the pri luisea j from which coal has been taken. To IUH r jsh. B. W. Assignee, Of F. r. Bunnell and F. C. Uunnell A Co, J, V. RETTENBURY, Fall "Vv inter and Holiday Greeting. (Do you want Watches and Chains) if so I have them in Gold, Silver ami metal, for Ladies and Gents at all prices. (Do you want Clocks) if so you will find mine the largest assort ment in the county. (Do you want Jewelry) I have an end less variety of Ri: us suitable for everybody. Cuff and Collar buttons without number, Ladies sets, Lace Pins,Earings, Cull Pins, Jersey I'ins, Tie Pins ami Bracelets for all that want them. Gold and Silver Thimbles, Fountain Pens. Gold Pens and Pencils. \ou want Silverware) if so you will find 'l'm Sets, Castors, Cake Baskets, Butter Dit-lies, Fruit Dishes, Pickle Castors, Knives. Forks and Spoons, Fruit Knives, Nut Picks. Napkin Rings ami everything usually kept in a first class Jewelry Store, Canes in Gold and Silver head and plain. My stock of spectacles must be seen to be appreciated. In Nicknacks and Novelties I keep n good assort ment, Violin strings and fix tures always on hand. Repair ing a specialty, promptly and properly done. Remember that all goods sold by me, that can be, are engraved free of charge. You are respectfully invited to cull and look my stock over and if in want of anything in my line 1 should be pleased to sup ply that want. Thankful for all past favors, 1 shall do my best to merit a continuance of the same. Very Respectfully, J. V. RETTENIJUHY. Dushoro Pa. Braueli Store, Lopez. Feb. 28, 90. Kvery man and woman ic La Porte and vicinity i6 invited to call at the Drug Store of Dr. W. U. Hill nnd get a free sample bottle of Dr. J. V. 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