Herald & Tribune 1894

1894 Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough

10 January 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - NOTES FROM THE HILL. -

After a vacation of nearly two weeks the Jonesboro Graded School is again in a flourishing condition. Both teachers and scholars entered upon their work with renewed- vigor and energy. No more rest for the weary until next May. There are five months of work yet, which must be put in faithfully if we expect to cross the dead line. The literary entertainment given by the two societies on December 20 1893. was pronounced a success in every way. The tenth grade has begun Virgil, which we think is going to be quite interesting. The members of the graduating class are now preparing to write their essays and orations for commencement. These have to be finished by the first of May. La Grippe is prevelent on the hill at present. It is thought that Albert Sabin (a senior) is making moonshine whisky, as he goes to the mountains very regularly. The Bainonnian Society reorganized and elected new officers last Friday, and is now ready to begin earnest work again. About all the former students have returned. We are very sorry to lose Miss Mary Emma Cate, who soon leaves for a new home in Texas. One of the boys has returned minus his moustache: otherwise the school is pretty much as usual. Our enrollment is now 285, let us make it 300. The Ninth Grade began Physical Geography last week.

17 January 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - NOTES FROM THE HILL. -

Our enrollment is now 292. Brass buttons are now the rage on the Hill Just now. She's my sweet heart, she's my all; she's my Daisy, I'm her Paul. Now we'll marry, never to part, charming little Daisy is my sweetheart. We have gotten ahead of the teachers at last, for we have an alphabet that none but ourselves can read.... It is a mistake about Albert Sabin going to the mountains to make "moonshine" whisky. He went to get a glimpse of his best girl... We now have the stripes In our school and suppose the stars will come next .... We wonder why one of the Ninth Grade Girls is so Interested In Miss Kelly's room. Anyone finding a stray cat will please return 'it to the owner, Prof. Sherrill.. .. He "My dear, do you love the moon?" She "Of course I do." He "How I wish I were the moon."... The teachers of our school were highly entertained one evening last week at the 'residence of Captain Reeves, Secretary of the Board of Education, An elegant supper was served, and a most enjoyable time was had by all. Such times me the oases In the desert of teachers' lives. Billie (in French) "Will you kiss me?" She summoning up all her knowledge of French "Billet deux." (Billie do). Prof. Birchfield has had un attack of la Grippe, and was not able to hear his classes recite last Thursday afternoon.. . .Miss Mary Emma Cate gave us a call the first of the week. The Bainonian Society met last Friday. The girls have a good society, and are doing good work. ...The Tenth Grade has finished four studies this year, and if Prof. Sherrill continues to add more, they will all be ready for their graves before they read their essays and get their diplomas. ...The Seniors have begun Canterbury Tales.

28 February 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - NOTES FROM THE HILL. -

The Bainonnian Literary Society requests that anyone having books belonging to their library will please return them at once. The girls now hold their Society in their hall, as they and the boys have succeeded in buying some chairs for the room. At the meeting of the Bainonnian Society, Friday, a very interesting paper was read by Jessie Smith, the editor. The name of this paper is well, "You Don't Know, Do You?'' One of the Eighth grade boys has quite a fine collection of chickens; there is one in this collection that all the girls in school are wild over. The Ninth grade wish that some one would bring Prof. Sherrlll something to eat every morning about 11 o'clock. A few of the Eighth and Ninth grade girls went walking Friday, but It seems that the walk was not very enjoyable, for one of their number suddenly became very sick, while another fainted. One of the boys in Miss Kelly's room Is very anxious to earn a thousand dollars. I wonder why? One of the Ninth grade girls simply "took the town" Friday afternoon.

7 March 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

To the Patrons of the Jonesboro Graded School. I wish to call the attention of the patrons of the Jonesboro Graded School to the rule laid down by the Board of Education which says: "All excuses for absence and tardiness of pupils must be furnished in writing by the parent or guardian." The. pupil must furnish the excuse in writing or else bear the consequences. Any pupil remaining out of school without an excuse can not reenter school without a written permission from the Board of Education. We have tried to get along without being so strict on this point, but found it impossible to do so. Respectfully, S.W. Sherrill

4 April 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 2 -

In 1855 Andrew Johnson was making his second race for Governor of Tennessee and on the 17th of July that year, he and M.P. Gentry spoke here in Jonesboro under a locust tree on your left as you enter the Jonesboro Graded School and east of Dr. Warlick's ground.

18 April 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

The Jonesboro Graded School will close its present term Thursday, May 17, 1894 with the largest enrollment the school has ever had during any year since its establishment in 1883.

23 May 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - Closing Exercises of Jonesboro Graded School.

The Jonesboro Graded School Just closed one of Its most prosperous years. The enrollment this year was DM, which Is the largest It has ever been. The Baccalaureate sermon was preached Sunday morning by Dr. Kincanon of Bristol, to a large audience. On Monday morning the oral examinations were begun In Temperance Hall, These examinations were very interesting, and showed that faithful work had been done by both teacher and pupil. These examinations closed Wednesday at noon. On Tuesday evening Dr. Warner, of Knoxvllle, delivered a lecture on "The Forces That Win," which was indeed a One lecture: some say the best they ever beard In Jonesboro. Those who did not hear it certainly missed a treat. On Wednesday evening those contesting for the Essay Medal read' their essays, after which was given the Temple of Fame. The essays were all good, and reflect honor upon all those contesting, but the committee thought Miss Doake Bradshaw had the best one. The Temple of Fame pleased everybody. In it were represented at least fifty characters, all well represented and some perfectly so. This was decidedly the best managed entertainment ever given at the close of school. We have reference to the crowd for when enough had been admitted to fill the house, no more were allowed to enter. It was the best behaved crowd seen on such an occasion Thursday was Commencement Day. Long before time to begin the house was full. The church presented a most beautiful appearance; the floral decorations being superb. A dense bank of powers made a beautiful background for the speakers. The class certainly deserves credit for the 'decorations, both on Sunday and Thursday. The graduating class was composed of twelve members -- the largest class In the history of the school. The graduating exercises of the class were good, and reflect honor upon the school. [several long student speeches printed & medals given]. Thus ends another year in the history of the Jonesboro Graded School, We are all glad the year has been as successful as it has and only hope that next year may be even more successful.

23 May 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - A Success.

Jonesboro has witnessed the closing of one of the most prosperous years in the history of her school. The year's work has been very harmonious with teachers, pupils and patrons. It has in deed been a year of general satisfaction. This has been due largely to the good selection of teachers made by the Board of Education. We are sorry to know that Prof. Burchfield and Miss Anna Smith will not teach another year. As the past year has been a success, let us take a look into the future. Prof. Sherrill has been reelected as Principal. Horace Ellis, of Maryville, will be first assistant. He comes highly recommended. He is now a Junior at Maryville College. Mr. Ellis is fully competent to teach a good deal more that we have in our course of study. Jonesboro should feel proud that she can get such educated young men for assistant teachers as Profs. Burchfield and Ellis. John Vines will be Second Assistant. We all know John Vines ; he was once a pupil in our school. Since then he has been in school at Johnson City. Then he was under the care of one of the best educators of the South, Prof. Couch. He has had two years experience as a teacher in our public schools. Superintendent Watts says he considers him one among the best teachers of the county. We are sure Mr. Vines will be successful. We all know the three teachers, Misses, Kelly, Kirkpatrick and Browder. Now when our school gets its new hall this summer there is nothing to hinder the coming year from being the best one ever known. Let us all work to this end.

6 June 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

The Board of Education and Tax District Commissioners are talking over building a hall or chapel for the Graded School.

8 July 1894 - Knoxville Journal, Knoxville, page 2

...The work of building another story to be used as a public hall, on the old part of the Jonesboro graded school, has been begun and will be pushed rapidly forward to completion if possible by the time the school opens in the fall. This will be a much needed improvement in town - one that everyone will feel interested in...

11 July 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

The Board of Education is having the school building on College Hill repaired. They are tearing away what was formerly the old Presbyterian Church to build a large two story hall which they propose to furnish and will equip for school purposes and for an auditorium to accommodate the public at the close of the school. We are glad to see them supplying this long felt need, and we prophecy for the school a brilliant year's work.

29 August 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

On account of the building not being ready for the Jonesboro Graded School will be some two to three weeks late opening its first term. The exact date of opening will be given in this paper as soon as it can be ascertained.

5 September 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - Notice.

At the request of some I shall hold an examination Friday, September 14, in tho Literary Society Hall in the school building. Those who failed on examination at the close of tho school and have been studying during the summer will be admitted to the examination. If you have not been studying there will be no use of your trying this examination, for it will not be any easier than the one at the close of school. Those who left school and did not stand the examinations must be present nnd bo examined if you expect to be promoted to a higher grade. Those who wish to be admitted to this examination must notify me at once either in person or by mail. Respectfully, S. W. Sherrill

12 September 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

We are authorized to say that Jonesboro Graded School will open on Monday, October 1.

19 September 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

Work on the new school building is progressing rapidly; the floors are laid and the roof is on.

26 September 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

An effort is being made to complete College Hall so school can open next Monday... Prof. Ellis, one of the teacher at the Graded School came to town last Monday. He will board at J.A. February's... Miss Doggett, music teacher, is going ahead with her class, giving instruction at home until the school opens... Prof. Ellis, who will be with us the coming year in our school, arrived Monday. The other teachers will be here this week... The Jonesborough Graded School will open next Monday, October 1. We now have one of the best school buildings in this part of the country, and it is hoped that the coming year will be the best in the history of the school. The report has been circulated that the tuition for the coming year will be higher. We are glad to say this is untrue. Tuition will be the same as it has been heretofore.

10 October 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 2

Miss Mattie Hale, daughter of Jas. E. Hale, of the Seventeenth District, entered school Monday, boarding with Mr. Fornsbell. We are glad to welcome her back again... Misses Flora and Dora. Martin , of Christlo, have returned to school again this year and have rooms at W. P. Dungan's. ; We are. glad to have these young ladies with us this year... Misses Cordis and Ora White, of Locust Mount, are in school again this year, occupying rooms at Mr. Fornshell's. They have many friends who join us in welcoming them back. Our Graded School - Board of Education - Col. R. H. Dungan, President; Captain I. E. Reeves, Secretary; J. B. Simpson. Treasurer: Judge S. J. Kirkpatrick and Captain A. S. Deaderick. Teachers - Prof. S. W. Sherrill, Principal; Assistants Prof. Horace Ellis, John Tines, Miss Minnie Kirkpatrick, Miss Minnie Kelly and Miss Bettie Browder; Music Teacher, Miss-Lida Doggett ' ; Enrollment to date: First Grade, twenty four; Second Grade, twenty five; Third Grade, twenty five: Fourth Grade, twenty five; Fifth Grade, twenty five; Sixth Grade, twenty four: Seventh Grade, seventeen; Eighth Grade, sixteen; Ninth Grade, fifteen;

31 October 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - NOTES FROM THE HILL -

Roll of honor - The following pupils have been placed on the Roll of Honor of the Jonesboro Graded School during the month of October. Tenth Grade: Lena Anderson, Ora White, Kathleen Reeves and Cordie White; Ninth Grade: Alice Martin, Willie Smith, Sam Haws, Will Sabin, Justus Whitlock and Bert Simpson; Eighth Grade: Lillie Belle Febuary, Lula Butler, Bertha Hacker, Lalla Lyle, John Hickson and Herbert Shipley; Seventh Grade: Blanche Allison and Maud Middleton; Sixth Grade: Albert Shipley, Fannie Boyd, Bessie Whitlock and Maud Dungan; Fifth Grade: Mabel Sabin. In order to be placed upon the Roll of Honor a student in the Grammar and High School must be perfect in deportment and must obtain an average of ninety in his studies, both on daily recitations and the monthly written examination. Students in the Intermediate and Primary School must be perfect in deportment and must obtain an average of eighty five in his studies both on daily recitations and monthly written examinations. The following are the pupils who rank first in their respective grades. Tenth Grade: Kathleen Reeves, ninety five; Ninth Grade: Alice Martin, ninety seven and one fourth; Eighth Grade: Lula Butler, ninety four; Seventh Grade: Maud Middleton, ninety four and one third; Sixth Grade: Bessie Whitlock, ninety one and one third; Fifth Grade: Mabel Sabin, ninety two and one half; Fourth Grade: Bessie Febuary, eighty nine; Third Grade: Lula Martin, eighty seven; Second Grade: Andrew Pitt, eighty five; First Grade: Mary Smith, seventy nine. A part of the Notes from the Hill is unavoidably crowded out this week.

7 November 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - NOTES FROM THE HILL.

We hope from now on to have some notes from the hill every week. By mistake Lena Anderson's name was omitted last week as ranked first with Kathleen Reeves in the Tenth Grade. Mrs. Peoples and her mother, Mrs. Adams, were present at devotional exercises last Monday morning. Mrs. Adams was making arrangements for her son to enter school. He will be in the Tenth Grade. The literary society have organized and are doing good work. Our furnace is almost ready for use. It is being put in by Mr. Pierce, of Johnson City. This will make our building complete. We have one of the nicest school buildings in this part of the State. It is said we have the nicest hall for entertainments between Bristol and Knoxville. This hall is seated with opera chairs and settees which are a credit to the town. It is lighted with three large four hundred candle power lamps. It has a stage and dressing room large enough to accommodate any theatrical troupe that may come to our town. Our school now has the hall of which it has so long felt the need. We can now make our commencing exercises pleasant to all. Every grade is expected to give a Friday afternoon entertainment sometime during the year. To these the parents especially and all who wish are cordially invited. Not only is our ball nice, but our school rooms are also very nice indeed, being furnished in hard wood. All the school rooms are connected to Prof. Sherrill's room by an electric bell. By this the teachers and Prof. Sherrill are in direct communication with each other all the time. All who don't believe we have as nice a building as we claim will please come and see for themselves, visitors are always welcome. Mrs. Rhea presented the school with a nice large Bible to be used at chapel exercises for which we are very grateful. The music at chapel exercises of a morning is very inspiring. Miss Lida Doggett is organist, Justus Whitlock, cornetist, and George McPherson, violinist. Visitors at chapel exercises are always welcomed; exercises at 8:25 o'clock. Written examination Teacher What is Physics? Pupil I can't tell you just what it is as I never took any. Teacher What is Arithmetic? Pupil Arithmetic is that science which treats of the properties of man. Mark Pritchett, a student in the Seventh Grade, has been very sick for some time with typhoid fever, is some better at present. New pupils are still entering school. Who will be the next? We did not have school last Friday afternoon on account of the work being done on the furnace. Prof. Sherrill and wife, Ellis and Vines took advantage of the afternoon and went to Johnson City. Misses Kelly and Browder went up on Saturday. Our teachers have a teachers' meeting every Friday afternoon; meeting at 3 o'clock in Prof. Sherill's room. One meeting out of every month is devoted to some certain branch of work. Next Friday afternoon they have the subject, "How to Teach Reading." We are authorized to say that all are cordially invited to attend.

14 November 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -

We have noted with special interest, and pleasure also, the very gratifying improvements that have been completed on the Jonesboro school building, as mentioned in the "Notes from the Hill," in the Herald and Tribune last week; and we anticipate being an eye witness to them sooner or later.

14 November 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - NOTES FROM THE HILL. -

Six more pupils entered school Monday. This makes our number considerably above two hundred. Miss Bertie Shipley, of Athens, was on the Hill last Thursday. She was present at Chapel exercises. Miss Shipley is quite a talented elocutiouist. and will give an entertainment soon in our new hall. Some of the Tenth Grade girls are certainly turning to "Stone." The Senior Class has elected its officers for the year as follows: President, Miss Mattie Hale; Secretary, Lilburn Febuary. The names of those who graduate this year are as follows; Misses Lena Anderson, Lucie Deaderick, Fan Lin Doggett, Kathleen Reeves, Corda White, Ora White, Mattie Hale and Jessie Smith; and Messrs Lilburn Febuary, James Stone and William Adams. This class is doing fine work and will be one of the strongest classes ever sent out from the school. The Seniors have adopted their class colors, blue and white, which make a beautiful badge. We are glad to see our school so well patronized by the surrounding country. Never before have we had so many large students in school. Never have the higher grades been so full. This shows that our school is coming to the front. The Eighth Grade is preparing its entertainment to be given in the hall sometime during the term. Miss Kirkpatrick could not have school on Monday of last week on account of work being done on the furnace. Prof Sherrill says he can now sympathize with tho rabbits ho used to smoke out of hollow logs when he was a boy, he has been smoked out of his room two or three times during the past week. Some thing was wrong with his stove. Our furnace is now completed, and so far has worked nicely. We are sure it will prove a success. It is a furnace of the latest improvement and Mr. Pierce, the man who put it in understands his business. We have a register in each of the school rooms, one very large one where the halls cross below and four in the auditorium above. Our janitor, John Gaines, is proving to be the right man in the right place. We wish we could manage some way to get a library started for the school. This is the thing we need most now. The teachers report a good and interesting meeting held last Friday afternoon. As was announced before, their subject was "How to teach Reading." We have not learned yet what their next subject is.

21 November 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 - NOTES FROM THE HILL. -

Remember the entertainment next Friday evening, to be given in the College Hall. Capt Reeves' children were out of school Monday and Tuesday of last week on account of the death of their grandmother. The names of Misses Mary Middleton and Ollie Dungan by mistake were omitted last week from the number who graduate this year. The entertainment next Friday night, given by Miss Shipley, is for the benefit of the school. The first entertainment in the new hall was given last Friday night by the Jonesboro Musical Club, assisted by Miss Wardlaw, Capt. Deaderick and Miss Shipley. We are glad to say the first entertainment was a success. We are glad to say the furnace is giving entire satisfaction. Tho Tenth Grade began chemistry last week. One thing that is needed very badly is a lamp at the had of the steps leading into the school yard. We hope the proper authorities will have one put there soon. It would be well for those who hang around the door, when an entertainment is given, with no intention of going in, to know the ruling of the Board of the Taxing District, as follows: Any person loitering around the school while in session, or upon the grounds around the building when not in session, without permission from the Board of Education shall be liable to arrest by the Marshal and to a fine of not less than two or more than twenty dollars, at the discretion of the Recorder. If a person intends to go into the house he is perfectly welcome, but if not it wilt be safer for bun to stay off of the grounds. The monthly examinations will be held next week. It is hoped more names will be on the roll of honor this month than were on last month. It seems as if the Seniors have a great deal of business to attend to, from the number of business meetings they hold Miss Shipley, who is to give the entertainment next Friday evening, has met with great success everywhere she has given an entertainment. We hope the people of Jonesboro will fill the hall and thus help our school.

28 November 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -NOTES FROM THE HILL.

We breathe again Examinations are over. Tho most common question on the hill is "What rank are you?" Two of our girls don't seem to have much faith in prayer. They were heard to say on examination day that last Sunday afternoon they went into the parlor and prayed that the examination might be easy and they believed it had not done oue bit of good. Mr. Britton, our genial Mayor, was Been on the Hill last week. Mrs. E.A. and Miss Bertie Shipley were at Chapel exercises one morning last week. Tho entertainment given by Miss Shipley last Friday night was listened to by an appreciative audience. All the pieces rendered by Miss Shipley were excellent. The last piece was the sleep walking scene from Macbeth, in which she showed quite a talent as an elocutionist. Our teachers all try to be very dignified, but who has a soul so dead who will not laugh when a pupil pronounces "development" devel-op-ment, or when asked what the Latin word Gallise comes from answers "Golly." We are glad we get Thursday aud Friday of this week as holidays. We all expect to do our duty eating turkey Thursday and of course will be sick on Friday, therefore there will be no school on those days. Those who have been perfect in deportment during the past month and obtained an average of at least ninety have been entered upon the roll of honor, They are as follows: Lena Anderson, Ollie Dungan, Mattie Hale, Kathleen Reeves, Ora White and Cordie White. Ninth Grade : Ida Cox, Sam Haws, Alice Martin, Will Sabin, Will Smith. Eighth Grade : Lulu Butler, Lillie Belle Febuary, John Hickson, Lalla Lyle, Herbert Shipley, Maurice Whitlock. Seventh Grade: Blaucho Allison. Maude Middleton. Sixth Grade: Paul Hill, Albert Shipley and Fannie Boyd. Fifth Grade: Fannie Reeves, Mable Sabin. Second Grade : Mary Bacon, Robert Bachman, Lyda Hawkins and Mable Mason. Those who rank first in their respective grades are- as follows: Tenth Grade, Kathleen Reeves, 98. Ninth Grade, Will Sabin, 98. Eighth Grade, Lillie Belie Febuary, 93. Seventh Grade, Blanche Allison, 90. Sixth Grade, Paul Hill, 90; Bessie Whitlock, 90, Albert Shipley, 90, Fannie Boyd, 90. Fifth Oracle. John DuBser, 97. Fourth Grade, Willie Barrens, 80. Third Grade, Lillie Gregg, 89. Second Grade, Mary Bacon, 80, Lyda Hawkins, 80, Robert Bachman, 80. First Grade, Mary Smith, 82 We are glad to say that while some of the grades have not improved much since last month, yet as a whole there has been much improvement. "Thoroughness" is our watch word and we are sure more thorough work has never before been done in our school. We have all come to the conclusion that there is no hope of being promoted unless we are fully qualified.

12 December 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -NOTES FROM THE HILL

The correspondent from the Hill ate so so much turkey Thanksgiving that he was unable to get a letter ready for the paper last week. We all enjoyed the two days given as holidays Thanksgiving very much...We can hardly realize that there is only one more week of school before Christmas... Next week is examination week. How often they do seem to come.... We are sorry to say that the literary Societies will not be able to give their usual Christmas entertainment. This it caused by school beginning so late that the members did not have time to prepare an entertainment and keep up the work in their classes. This entertainment will be given sometime during next term.... The visitors on the Hill since our last letter have been Mrs. Bacon,. Miss Ida Reeves and Mr. Slagle. If you want to get your name in the paper, come to see us. We are going to show to the public who thinks enough of us to visit us. Mrs. Sherrill taught for Prof. Sherrill during his absence at a teachers' institute at Cherokee Seminary.... Prof. J.H.M. Sherrill, Professor of Greek In Maryvllle College, and Miss Texanna Sherrill were the guests of Prof, and Mrs. S.W. Sherrill during Thanksgiving, returning Monday ...Profs. Ellis and Vines took Thanksgiving dinner with Prof, and Mrs. Sherrill. Misses Browder and Kelly spent a part of Thanksgiving In the country visiting Judge Patterson's family.. .Of course we are glad to have Prof. Sherrlll say the Tenth Grade Latin Class is the best Latin class he ever taught. This is the class he started the first year he was here ...We are glad to see such marked improvement in the higher grades especially, thus showing that thoroughness is being established in all the grades. It is the plan now to let no one pass to a higher grade unless well prepared; thus all the higher grades are made up of the better class of pupils. There are a few things in connection with our hall to which the proper authorities should attend. We have a very nice hall, and unless it is cared for it will be greatly abused. It should be seen that no one stands on the benches; It is a shame the way they were snarred and muddled Saturday night. Cheering with the feet should be stopped, for in time it will knock all the plastering off below. Last, but not least, there should be no spitting on the floor. It is enough to cause one to blush with shame when he sees the condition of the floor where some sat Saturday night.... Prof. Sherrill's Ninth Grade Latin Class had a very Interesting time Monday'; they used the old fashion way of trapping In giving the meaning of Latin words. This class shows it has a fine vocabulary of Latin words. All did well, but Miss Alice Martin quit head. Prof. Kills had the same exercise for the Eighth Grade Latin; David Vines quit head .....New students are still coming in; we hope to have many new ones after Christmas. ...The subject for the teachers' meeting next Friday Is "How to Teach Arithmetic"

19 December 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -NOTES FROM THE HILL

When you read this we poor mortals on the Hill will be suffering under an examination. This term has seemed very short indeed, but we are all very glad the Christmas holidays are drawing so near. We wish all a Merry Christmas. Not withstanding the school began a month late, Prof Sherrill's classes are a month ahead of where his classes were this time last year. He often tolls us we are the best classes he ever taught. Special attention is being paid in the Latin classes to memorizing the vocabulary. This is a fine exercise as the hardest thing in reading Latin is to remember the vocabulary. The Tenth Grade for the present has quit English Literature. After Christmas they will study the different authors. They will read Chancer. After Christmas we propose to give through our notes some of the advantages of our school, and especially of our course of study and the way it is being taught. Prof. Sherrill has also promised to tell us some of the responsibilities of the pupils, teacher and parent. Profs. Sherrill and Ellis, Misses Browder and Kelly will leave Friday afternoon to spend the holidays. We expect all the old pupils and a great many new ones with us next term. The teachers report a very interesting teacher's meeting held last Friday afternoon. At this meeting the general plan of conducting the recitation in arithmetic was given by each teacher. Next term they propose to take up the different parts of arithmetic and discuss the best plans of teaching them. Ye reporter expects to be so busy the remainder of the term that there will not be much in our notes next week but the Roll of Honor and those who rank first in their grades.

26 December 1894 - Herald and Tribune, Jonesborough, page 3 -NOTES FROM THE HILL

The Jonesboro Graded School ended its first term last Friday and adjourned until December 31