Dayton Items 1890-
Lafayette Weekly Courier, March 18, 1890
School Surprises
On Friday last was the closing day of Elliott school at Culver [District
School #10] and as a surprise to both teacher and pupils the patrons and
friends to the number of 75 assembled with well filled baskets. The tables
fairly groaned under their weight of eatables, such as only the ladies of
Elliott know how to prepare. In the afternoon an entertainment was given by
the school. An excellent program was carried out consisting of music and
recitations, after which Mr. Elliott voiced the sentiments of the patrons in
voting Mrs. Peters a successful teacher, having given entire satisfaction
during the period of four terms of school. Not being content with one
surprise on their teacher the young folks decided a party was in order ...
Graduates of the County Schools
The following are this years graduates of the county common schools:
Nellie Benedict, Tom Hollinsworth, Tom Rath [Tom Frantz and Milton Roth; see
program], Bertie Collins, E. H. Smith, Roy K. Brand, of A. E. Molesburys
class, Dayton; Grace Slattery, Guy Hill, Allie Sherry, Nellie Wallace, Effie
Stair, Washington township. Mr. Molesberrys class made the best record ever
given in the county.
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