JAMESTOWN NEWSPAPER

June, 1877, a want long felt was supplied by the establishment of the Jamestown Tribune, a five column quarto, by George H. Cooke. It was published, weekly, by Cooke, for a period of ten months, when it passed into the hands of Dr. B. F. Adams. December 20, 1878, the paper was purchased by J. H. Adams & Co., who, on the 20th of April, 1879, sold an interest to J. W. Logan, and continued its publication under the firm name of Adams and Logan. The latter became its sole proprietor, in May, 22nd. The paper was changed to seven column folio, on the 1st of January; and to an eight column folio, its present proportions, July 17th. Last November, a half-interest was purchased by W. H. Rowe, and is now published and edited by Logan & Rowe. The paper is devoted to general local news, independent in politics, and has attained a circulation of one hundred copies. Its editors are young men of enterprise and ability, and are conducting the journal satisfactory.

JAMESTOWN SCHOOL

The present building is located on a lot on the corner of Main and --- (Sycamore) streets, is tow stories in height, and contains four rooms. The surrounding grounds are ample for the general amusement of scholars. A neat and tasty display of flowers has been arranged in front of the building. The rooms are named respectively, high school, grammar room, intermediate, and primary. Each room is divided into three grades: A. B. and C; when necessary, the fourth (D) grade is added. The high-school room presents a very cozy and inviting appearance. The walls are adorned with beautiful engravings and appropriate mottoes, and a large time regulator is so arranged that scholars can ascertain the time of day at a glance. In the southeast corner of the room, on an elevated platform, is the desk of the principal. The room contains a large book-case, containing useful books, a geological cabinet, organ, etc. All the rooms are kept clean, and look cheerful.

There are not about one hundred and sixty names enrolled on the school register. Following are the names of teachers: High School, William Reece; grammar, J. W. Cruzen; intermediate, Miss Addie Shigley; primary, Miss Sue M. Zortman; Superintendent of instruction, William Reece. A literary society was organized in 1870, which has proven very beneficial to its members. Meetings are held on Friday nights of each week. This society purchased the library, organ, etc., in the high school, at a cost of $350. The library is open for the use of students. Mr. Reece, the efficient superintendent, has been in charge for nearly ten years, and through his indefatigable labors, the educational interest of Jamestown have reached a very high degree.

The colored school room is located in the colored church building, and is taught by W. P. Shields. The scholars are making rapid progress.

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