The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, February 1, 1878
WARWICK DISTRICT INSTITUTE –[Reporting on the meeting held Saturday, January 26. The afternoon session was as follows:]
During the afternoon session recitations in Theory, History and Arithmetic were held. A committee for the selection of new teachers was appointed, who reported through their chairman as follows: Geography, J.M. Myers; Grammar, J.F. Ruth; Orthography, Miss Yetter; Reading, J. Biemesderfer; Theory, N.C. Fry; History, S. Bruckhart; Arithmetic, A.N. Stauter. Several referred questions were to be answered at the next meeting.
The Association was visited by Misses Hattie Workman, Martha Kreider, Ella Buch and Emma Habecker. Institute adjourned to meet February 9, 1978.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, March 15, 1878
PUBLIC SCHOOL EXHIBITION –A public school exhibition will be held in the Brunnerville school-house on Monday evening, March 18th, to consist of dialogues, recitations, music, &c. This school has been taught for the last two terms by Miss L. Yetter, who has proven herself in every way competent as an instructor of the young.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, March 22, 1878
THE BRUNNERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL EXHIBITION –The neighboring village of Brunnerville was all astir on Monday evening, it being the occasion of a closing exhibition of the public school of that place, taught by Miss Lou S. Yetter. Not only was there a good turnout of citizens from the neighborhood, but Litiz (sic) was largely represented, and many were present from all parts of the surrounding country.
Owing to the lengthy programme, it was deemed necessary to open the exercises at 7 o’clock. Long before that time people flocked thither, and by the time the exercises were proceeded with, the school-house was crowded to overflowing, and there was not a particle of standing room remaining. Even the window sills were used as a support to witness the performance, and many were turned away unable to gain admittance.
The room was handsomely decorated. Wreaths, flowers, pictures &c., graced the walls, and a beautiful American flag hung lustily in the rear of the stage.
The exercises consisted of dialogues, recitations, singing &c. They were an evidence of good training and were rendered in such a manner as to win the admiration of the large and appreciative audience. Their teacher certainly deserves credit for the ability displayed by her pupils, whom she has so successfully taught, and the patience endured by Miss Yetter, in teaching her pupils their respective parts must have been very tiring, but were borne triumphantly. Each pupil taking his or her part satisfactorily and a close observer might have detected a look of pride on the face of the parent while their child was reciting its respective part. The people of Brunnerville must certainly feel thankful that they have in their midst such a person as Miss Yetter, who is so devoted to the teaching of their children and who shows so much joy at the success of her and of her pupils’ efforts.
It is our painful duty to record the conduct of the unruly crowd which had gathered outside of the school house, making it very unpleasant for those inside by their loud talking and howling. Several times had the performance to be stopped and an appeal made to the crowd on the porch to make less noise. Thus the attentive audience was deprived of the pleasure of hearing at different times the various recitations and dialogues. It is strange that upon such an occasion there must be disorder, but it is equally strange that such ignorance is displayed by young men who wish to be classed more refined. The crowd was composed chiefly of roughs from the surrounding country. Profanity was freely indulged in. Being unable to witness the performance, some one in the crowd suggested dancing in lieu of their being deprived of gaining admittance, others commenced jumping and a young man from Litiz (sic) made himself conspicuous in this sport. It is to be hoped that this conduct will not be practiced on every occasion of this nature.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, May 31, 1878
DISTRICT INSTITUTE –The teachers of Warwick township opened their district institute again on Saturday, May 25th, in the Rome school-house. On motion of H.P. Fry, the same officers that served the last session were unanimously chosen to fill the respective offices. It was then agreed that the institute should meet every two weeks. The following teachers were appointed to serve: Hiram P. Fry, Written Arithmetic; John F. Ruth, Grammar; John A. Miley, History and Constitution; Sallie A. Bruckhart, Reading and Literature; N.C. Fry, Theory of Teaching; J.M. Myers, Geography; A.N. Stauter, Orthography and Mental Arithmetic. The exercises were very efficiently conduced [as spelled] and all the teachers seemed to be very earnest in the work before them, which assists so greatly in improving the mind and fitting them still better as instructors of the young.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, June 21, 1878
TEACHER’S EXAMINATION –Wednesday, June 10, was the day appointed by Prof. Shaub for the examination of teachers in this district. The exercises opened at 9 A.M., in the Litiz school building, with twenty-four in the class, and the room filled with visitors. The branches in which they were examined are those taught in the public schools, as follows: Arithmetic (mental and practical), reading, penmanship, orthography, grammar, geography, theory of teaching, and United States history. In orthography some of them lagged considerable. Out of 35 words given one applicant missed 19, one 20, and another 22.
The exercises closed at about five o’clock P.M. A number of teachers obtained first-class certificates, while Mr. Shaub found it his painful duty to refuse certificates to seven.
Before the dismissal of the audience, the directors of Warwick township entered the room, and the school appointments for the coming term were read, as follows:
- Millport: A.N. Stauter
- Sunny Side: J.A. Miley
- Lower Rothsville: J.F. Ruth
- Rome: Miss Lou Yetter
- Warwick: F.P. Yetter
- Union: H. Diehm
- Lookout: Hiram P. Fry
- Brunnerville: H.F. Biemesderfer
- Buch’s School: Miss D. Burd
- Fairview: Miss Sallie Bruckhart
- New Haven: Jerome Biemesderfer
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, September 27, 1878 PERSONAL –
Mr. Samuel Myers, who taught last term at Rome, opened a school at Union Station on Monday with a scholarship of fifty-six and expects to have about eighty as the season advances.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, October 4, 1878
WARWICK DISTRICT INSTITUTE – The teachers of Warwick township held a meeting, in the Rome school-house on Saturday for the purpose of organizing a district institute. The following officers were elected for a term of six meetings: President, J.M. Miley; vice president, Mr. Diehm; secretary, Miss Yetter; cor. sec., F.P. Yetter.
tter. After arranging the programme, which consists of a lecture, debate, referred questions, and a recitation or selection for every meeting, the following teachers were appointed for the different branches: Mr. Diehm, geography; H.P. Fry, theory of teaching; J.M. Miley, history; Mr. Ruth, Grammar; H.N. Biemesderfer, orthography; Lou S. Yetter, reading; N.C. Fry, written arithmetic, and Mr. Ruth, vocal music. The organization completed the institute. Adjourned to meet in two weeks hence. F.P.Y.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, October 18, 1878
TO SCHOOL TEACHERS –Without rewards a school is dead. Issue weekly or monthly reports. Be punctual to the moment in opening and closing school, in beginning and ending recitations. If there is not already, there should be a good ringing bell on your school house. Keep the premises clean and in order. Do not be afraid of fresh air. Young pupils will copy you in everything, unless, indeed, they see that you are not worth copying. Then be dignified in demeanor, gentle in address, neat in person, upright as well in attitude as in character. Be firm, be true, be diligent; study every lesson; you cannot teach a class in even the first book without previous study. Surpress [as spelled] lying and discourage the sneak, When your pupils do well, give them some substantial evidence of their well-doing by merits, checks, certificates or reward cards, or in some other way.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, November 1, 1878
WARWICK DISTRICT INSTITUTE –The third semi-monthly meeting of the Teachers’ District Institute of Warwick township was held at the Rome school-house on Saturday last. The teachers were all present.
The institute was opened with music and the reading of the Psalm. Under new business, a committee of three was appointed to confer with the board of directors on the subject of compelling the pupils of the different schools in the district to speak the English language. Another committee of three was appointed to procure, if possible, a change in the time granted the teachers to attend County Institute, thereby changing it from three to five days, which was granted.
The regular routine of business was then opened, and the different branches were taught by their respective teachers. An essay was read by Miss Bruckhart, entitled, “Order in School.” A selection was read by Miss Burd, entitled, “The Miser,” The referred questions were then answered. The question for debate was warmly discussed by both sides, and the judges decided in favor of the negative. The following questions were referred, to be answered at the next meeting: “Who was Rip Van Winkle?” – N.C. Fry. “Was the Hartford Convention justifiable?” – Miss Burd. “When did the present postage system go into operation, and what of its consequences?” – H.N. Biemesderfer. “What do you mean by hazing?” – H.W. Diehm. “How shall we prevent monotony in reading classes?” – Referred to institute
he question for debate at the next meeting is, “Resolved, That the manner in which our national affairs are conducted our common schools are not a success. The speakers were N.C. Fry, J. Ruth, H.P. Fry, affirmative; H.P. Stauter, John Miley, and H.W. Diehm, negative. The institute adjourned to meet three weeks hence. F.P.Y.
The Lititz Record, Friday Morning, December 6, 1878
A ROME SCHOOL REPORT – The following is a report of the Rome School for months ending October 21 and November 20
The names of female pupils present every day of the first month are:
- Lizzie Pfautz
- Lizzie Gibble
- Tillie Pfautz
- Fanny Hess
- Katie Dommy
- Bessie Kile
- Lizzie Goda
- Mamie Dommy
- Mattie Graybill
- Katie Hess
The names of male pupils:
- John T. Bender
- Wayne Habecker
- Ezra Habecker
- Isaac Pfautz
- Emanuel Becker
- Josie Goda
- Henry Grabill
- Christ Graybill
- Monroe Kile
The percentage of attendance during the month is: Females 100; Males, 99; total 100 percent.
The names of female pupils present every day of the second month are:
- Lizzie Pfautz
- Lizzie Gibble
- Tillie King
- Anna Helman
- Tillie Pfautz
- Fanny Hess
- Katie Dommy
- Bessie Kile
- Lizzie Goda
- Mamie Dommy
- Mattie Graybill
- Lizzie King
- Sarah King
- Katie Hess
- Lizzie Hess
- Sara Goda
Male pupils:
- John Gibble
- John Bender
- Wayne Habecker
- Henry Gibble
- Isaac Pfautz
- Henry Hess
- Samuel Graybill
- Josie Goda
- Monroe Kile
- Christ Graybill
- Henry Graybill
- Christ Hess
The percentage of attendance during the month is: 97 girls; 95 boys; total 96. LOU. S. YETTER