-H5laaaayaaj (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 Excerpt: ...to say that death has entered our corps of teachers and taken four of our number. George W. Johnson, Principal of the school at New Egypt, died suddenly, right in the prime of life. Mr. Johnson was a high-toned Christian gentleman, beloved by all who knew him. As a teacher he had few equals. Words are inadequate to express my sorrow for his loss to the community. Then Miss May J. Cook, of Cedar River, passed away. She was noted for her many good qualities. Miss Tillie Osborn followed in the same road. She had been a very successful teacher for a number of years. She was very energetic, also well known and much respected. Death, the grim reaper, then removed from our midst Miss Ella Parsons, teacher in one of the primary departments at Toms River. Mi's Parsons was deservedly popular, and was much beloved by the whole community. The past year has been one of great activity and progress in this county, in all branches of educational work. Under the new regulations for granting license, many of our teachers have taken greater interest than heretofore, and the result is shown in more thorough and effective school-room work. Our people are fast learning the true worth of the public schools, as is evidenced by improvements being made every year in the renovation of school buildings, as regards appearance, room, comfort, sanitation, &c. Toms River District, No. 31, has repainted her building inside and out, and placed a new bell in the tower. Union District, No. 32, has enlarged her building, built a bell-tower and placed a bell therein. Silverton District, No. 26, has repainted her building outside, and wainscoted and ceiled the inside with hard wood. This being put on over the plastering makes the building warmer and stronger. The citizens of Lakewood have ma...