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—Ttatn* Dwpatcs :~A» a aambefafour Ugh aehael gWhO, — well aa «ml o(W yowag leAiea art Umea of lb* city, ban bam for aw* month* engaged in teaching in the adjoining district schools, perhaps a fcw in we re-art to then and their «oco—■ u iretractor*, won Id not ba snlirely devoid •r interest to your reader*.The school at Corymbo ba* been under the contra] of Geo. A. Monroe for three year*, and hie weere* it fully demon*!rated by the fact nf hit Continuance in the position. Wa und rstand that at' the chat ofthit term’i work be will leave the teacher'* platform and turn hi* attention to architecture.Mi«t C. Chipman hi* just commence! her fourth term at, the Winsfiip ach-ot in Cootspring townthip. The *cheol though •mall is one whu*e rapid advsneement •how* that Mi** Chipman undentendj her duty, and duet not neglect it.The primary department of the school tt Oiit, hat nutr been for two year* instructed by Mi« Mary RrnFiTi, and a* the patron* a 1 tno*t n nexcep t i on al ly ' de«i r» \d have her remain,' ire may be sure thatahe i» well liked bv all: • .’■ * wGep. T. Smith ha* jftt ■ cloaed'hie second term at»Witter ford. - Me--hi* been .veey successful, and the patron* will regret to learn that he will not remain f*«r. tha •pring. He will be succeeded by Mi;* Boyle, whe taught the *pring term of lam year. We unde retail d that he will spendAlthe niumrr in rural pursuits,Ifen,ry Johnson ha* been two year* al Beany’* Corner*, and will remain for the apring term. Henry 5* a gded teach»rand well liked by hi* patron*.Mitt E. Seaborn who hat !»een teaching the young idea, etc,, at the Roeika *chool for the paet two term* haa been tucceedrd liy Dan. A. Crum for the *pring term. It will be remembered that he itnght a eery *ucce*afui eight month’* Urn at that school during the winter of ‘78—*79 and the succeed iair epring. He-h sa since been employed near Door Village, and left the *chiKil there contrary to- the expr*-*ed wi«h ef the palrone. Dan it turctMt il in all hit pedagogic endear ora and makes himaelf popular wherever he i*.Will W. Harper hae now taught four month* near Hes'lOn, where hr ha* in addition to hi* tchuol duties, conducted I tinging school and giren lecture* on astronomy We hear he it t* remala there during ihe spring, after whirh he will try hi* luck at tilrer digging near Leadvilte.The Curran school will toon have completed the third term under Mi** Carrie Dawson, and judging frlt;ra the report* nf visitors and patron* all are making rapid improvement under her siiperrialoo, She will rcmiin for another term.Miss 11lie Frier is stilt employed at tic Vail school which had a bad reputation, but under her akillful management it i* rapidly changing for the better, and the people are determined to keep her there. ] *j Our old friend Paul Corbley ha* just closed hi* winter term at the Hnnimii. lie i* a veteran in the profession, well liked by all, and will remain until the close of the school year.Mis* Kellie Smith is giving the bvst satisfaction at Hatch’s Mill, where alto will remain fur not her term.Lin. P Goodhue, win h** been employed at the To wo school for the pa-l nix month* t* now nut for a few dsy* vacation, after which he will resume hi* labor* for a third term. He I* spending a part of hi* time in visiting his co-worker*. All are plea«ed with hi* wink ind lid ■* *uc-ces-ful in schuol a* well M at anything Is*.-.'During-the winter a series of institute* ,h*vc been held in-the several districts throughout the county. The object of these meeting*, ha* been the interchange of opinion.a* to the best method*'bf teaching, and general school management. Amung the worker* we may tuyatiou u prominent Uountj dnpl. Ho*m*r, Bi-Tnulre Evans,Sci pin township; Messrs Johnson, Cprbley, Smith, Hsrjur, Goodhue and Crura- Any of whutn would forego almost any pleasure in’order to abend an institute.' Ill# gratifying to the people ' of thi* cry to know that our high ach.Nil i* producing so many excellent teacher*, and tha number of graduate* employed in the city schools afford* a sufficient proof of (lie succe** and thoroug liuesyui the course in the Michigan City high school. In closing we must aay a few word* iu prai*« of the system of ecboois, both city and district, in (hie countv. The excellent condition of our district school* is chiefly due to the untiring teal of Supt. Ho-uter, who spare* oe effort In secure the best result* and adoptthe be*i method* of instruction. If all it •choiils of our statlt; are in as g od .condition a* those of Laporte county, Indiana. m*y well be he proud. •**
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Michigan City Dispatch
Michigan City, Indiana, US
Thu, Mar 25, 1880
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