The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October
5, 1888.
Teachers' Institute.
The
Teachers Institute for the First Commissioner District of Cortland County convened
at Taylor Hall, Cortland, Oct. 1st., at 10 o'clock A. M.
The forenoon was entirely taken up with the
registration of members which numbered nearly 100, and which was a large
attendance considering the inclemency of the weather.
The
afternoon session at 2 o'clock was opened with prayer by Rev. John Arthur, followed
by singing.
Prof. O.
W. Sturdevant, the conductor, then came before the Institute and introduced the
subject of penmanship, with such satisfaction that the teachers felt assured at
the outset that the Institute was to be a success. Then followed a treatise on Grammar,
after which the Institute adjourned. Total registration, 132.
In the
evening, the illustrated lecture by Dr. S. J. Sornberger, of the State Normal School, was very instructive as well as
interesting, and the teachers hope they may have the pleasure of listening to
him again.
TUESDAY A. M.
Although
the rain was still falling, the teachers were nearly all present at 9 o'clock. The
first 15 minutes were occupied by prayer and singing. After which Mrs. E. P. Halbert gave her method of
instructing a primary class in drawing, which was listened to very attentively
by all present. Dr. Sornberger followed in a talk on Physics. Then the last
hour was devoted to Primary Geography by the conductor.
TUESDAY P. M.
The first
session in the P. M. opened as usual with prayer and singing. Then the subject
of Advanced Geography was taken up and explained quite fully by Prof. Sturdevant.
During
the second session Prof. De M. Spencer, gave a very interesting talk on the
relations of the "School and the Home," which elicited words of
praise from all present.
The third
session was occupied by Prof. O. W. Sturdevant in a talk on the "Skeleton and
Muscles," which he disposed of in a very practical manner. The evening
lecture, "Mystery of Numbers," by Prof. D. E. Smith, drew a large
audience in spite of the rain and other outside attractions. Nearly every teacher
was present.
WEDNESDAY A. M.
Mrs. E.
P. Halbert occupied the first session in telling how to conduct a class in drawing.
During the
second session Prof. D. E. Smith gave a very interesting talk on the Metric
System. Then Dr. E. E. Higbee, State Supt. Public Instruction, of Penn., came
into the Institute and occupied a portion of the last hour, dealing with
primary work in schools, and also with the care of children. His talk received
the undivided attention of the teachers, and all were sorry when he stopped.
The total
number of teachers present and registered is 145.
Commissioner
Stillman has been untiring in his efforts to make the Institute both
interesting and instructive and the prevailing opinion is that it is to be one
of the most beneficial Institutes ever held in the county.
J. M.
LOTRIDGE.
MRS. J. W. HUNT, Secretaries.
JOHN L. CONRAD, Corresponding Sec.
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| Taylor Hall block between Orchard Street and W. Court Street. |
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.
Taylor Opera House Crowded—A Voter in
Nearly Every Seat—A Grand Speech.
Last
Thursday evening Taylor Opera House was filled to overflowing by the citizens
of this place, to hear the issues in this campaign discussed by Hon. C. R.
Breckenridge, of Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by Hugh Duffy, Esq.,
on whose motion Dr. A. J. White was selected to preside. The following vice-presidents
were chosen:
J. B.
Schermerhorn.
Hugh
Duffy,
O. J.
Kellogg,
Jas. M. Milne,
H. Putnam,
I. J.
Fitzgerald,
Dr. H. T.
Dana,
Willson
Greene,
Walter
Forshee,
B. H.
Randall,
E. B.
Maybury,
H. C. Gray,
A. W. Tyler,
J. B.
Cottrell,
John
Gillette,
Jno. W.
Brown,
Geo.
Murray, Sr.,
A. T. Nye,
Chas.
Monroe,
H. S.
Hudson,
S. French,
D. E.
Call,
R.
Champlin,
J. M.
Coates,
E. Dodge,
L. C.
Richardson,
P. Strobeck,
Jas. B.
Fairchilds
I. H.
Holcomb,
J. H.
Parker,
John
Ireland,
W. A.
Holton,
M. Van Hoesen,
H. D.
Hunt,
Chas.
Vincent,
F. M.
Benjamin,
W. W.
Wood,
I. H.
Palmer,
G. L.
Warren,
H. B.
Hubbard,
Edwin M.
Hulbert.
B. F.
Taylor,
G. W.
Bradford,
R. W.
Bourne,
B. B.
Jones,
A. G.
Newton,
O. Porter,
R. G.
Lewis,
J. B.
Lamont,
C. B.
Warren,
Dr. J. C. Nelson,
D. D.
Hunt,
L. A.
Hazen,
J. R.
Robinson,
P.
Sugerman,
Geo. C.
Hubbard,
W. N. Brockway,
P. Van
Bergen,
O. C.
Smith,
G. D.
Crittenden,
Jas. Dowd,
Geo. Cooper.
On motion the following secretaries were
chosen:
John
Courtney, Jr.,
D. W. Van
Hoesen,
Jas. Culp,
C. F.
Thompson,
J. Hub.
Wallace,
Chas. A.
Dryer,
Jas.
Dougherty,
A. J.
McSweeney,
Mark
Brownell,
G. F.
Beaudry,
Wm.
McKinney,
Jas.
Sherwood,
John Dowd,
T. F.
Grady,
A. J.
Goddard,
Harry
Cooley,
S. E.
Sanders,
A. B.
Nelson,
Frank
Moran,
H. F.
Shirley,
Chas.
VanBrocklin,
John
Warwick,
John
Curtin,
W. W.
Winters,
O. L.
Ingraham,
John
Murray,
R. B.
Linderman,
C. M.
Chapman,
H. E. Wilson,
M. M.
Maybury,
C. S. Bull,
G. I.
Pruden,
B. McNiff,
Dr. E.
McBirney,
John
O'Donnell,
Chas.
Townley.
S. N.
Gooding,
A. E.
Hitchcock,
Chas.
Bennett,
Geo. H.
Smith,
J. H.
Turner,
R. F.
Chappuis,
Geo. Brockway,
Anson
Robinson,
M. E. Holton,
Henry
Corpen,
John T.
Davern,
Thos.
O'Connell,
Thos.
Kersley,
D. T.
Ensign,
Silas
Sherwood,
Frank
Weyant.
On being introduced to the audience the speaker
was vociferously applauded. His explanation of the present tariff and the
changes proposed in the Mills bill was very clear and comprehensive, and
arrested the attention of every one of his hearers to the close. He pointed out
the many inconsistencies and hardships growing out of the present war tariff,
and made many telling hits which were loudly applauded
Taken all together it was a calm, dispassionate
discussion of the questions at issue, and all agreed that he was a most
pleasing speaker and that his treatment of our opponents was most courteous.
We greatly regret that space will not permit
us to give the speech entire, as it would prove good reading to all. But few
ladies were present, the voters having filled every seat some time before the
hour announced for the meeting to commence. We noticed a large number of
Republicans and Prohibitionists in the audience and it is to be hoped that the
arguments they heard will result to their benefit.
The meeting was a grand success in all respects.
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| Warner Miller |
The Republican Blow-Out.
The Opera
House was filled last Tuesday evening to hear Warner Miller, the Republican candidate
for Governor, tell what he didn't know about tariff reform and high license.
The seats in the parquet and the balcony were mainly filled by ladies, while the
most of the male portion of the audience stood up. Homer contributed several horse
cars full of people, besides a pretty large number of those who marched in the
procession. The torch-light procession was not a very large one by any means, yet it made a very
creditable appearance for such an inclement evening. Something like 25 horsemen
were also out.
The
Harrison and Morton club and brass band from McGrawville turned out and marched
with the Cortland club. We noticed in the procession several "kids"
whose heads were almost hidden by white plug hats and who will have to wait
some years before they will be able to vote or wear a number 6 plug hat
becomingly.
Even the
strongest republicans do not speak very enthusiastically of the speaker's
ability. Democrats sincerely hope that the g. o. p. will spread Warner Miller over
as much territory as possible during the campaign.
Hi. Henry’s Minstrels.
Hi.
Henry's world renowned minstrels will give one of their grand entertainments in
Cortland Opera House, on Friday evening, October 12th. Mr. Henry has been one
of the most successful managers in the country, for the reason that he has
always given excellent entertainments and catered to the ever changeable tastes
of the public. No matter how strong an attraction he has this season, he is
sure to have a new and stronger one in its place next season. This characteristic
of Mr. Henry always insures a good house.
This season the dresses in the first part are
most elegant, the end men appearing in black satin and gold. The performance
concludes with a rousing comedy entitled "The Widow Maginty." Henry's
superb military band is always a grand feature of the show. Secure your seats early.
A Bit of a Fire.
Last
Saturday evening an alarm was sounded from fire box No. 314, located at the
corner of Elm and Pendleton streets. The department responded at once and found
the fire located in a barn on Excelsior
street, occupied by Wm. Martin and but a few steps from the fire alarm box. The
building seemed to be on fire in many places but the boys soon had several streams
of water on the flames. Four horses were in the stables, two of which were
taken out readily but the others refused to leave. A hole was knocked in one side
of the barn and they were finally removed from the place, but not until they
had been considerably singed by coals falling upon them. The fire was put out
but the building was considerably damaged. The fire alarm worked splendidly.
HERE AND THERE.
The
furniture, books, etc., of Hicok, Barber & Co., bankrupts of Homer, was
sold by the assignees last Wednesday.
The old
and young folks party will be held at Freer’s hotel in Virgil, Friday evening,
October 5th. Music will be furnished by Palmer’s orchestra.
Mrs. L.
A. Haight will sell at public auction, at the Huff farm, 1 1/2 miles northeast
of East Homer, Tuesday, October 16, at 10 o'clock A. M., horses, cows, farming utensils,
etc.
There
will be a pole-raising at Higginsville, Friday, Oct. 12th, at 3 o'clock P. M., followed
by a social hop in Freer's hall, in the evening. Music by Palmer's full orchestra.
Admission to the hall, 30 cents.
An
opinion has been rendered to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction by
the Attorney General, holding that school trustees and other officers cannot furnish
supplies to any school while holding office.
Messrs.
Price & Williams have opened a dyeing establishment in rear of No. 25 Main
St., where they [propose] to do everything in the line of dyeing, cleaning and repairing
of clothing. &c. Mr. Price has been in the business for years, and understands
all branches. It will be a great convenience to Cortland people.
A letter from
Prof. E. A. Fuertes, director of the New York Weather Service at Cornell which is for a time to be under the
auspices and direction of the Chief Signal officer of the U. S., has been
published to the effect that it is the design of the State Weather Service to
establish signal stations in every county in New York, and that the service directors
invite those farmers, teachers, physicians and ministers who are qualified and
who would devote sufficient time to cooperate in establishing such a station in
their respective counties throughout the State, also that those who are
accepted as officers will receive all necessary [blanks] and machinery; also
that their reports will be published by the government and credit given for
such as they may undertake.
References:
Warner Miller: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Miller
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