Ninth Edition-American Reprint. To be Completed in 21 Volumes. Imperial Octavo. Cloth.. Library Leather........ PRICES PER VOLUME. 8 00 Half Turkey Morocco........... ......... ...............$7 00 Half Calf, Gilt Back.......................................................... Full Turkey Morocco, Gilt Edges, $10 00 The American Edition, in all respects as to text and illustration, is an exact reprint of the British Edition, unabridged and unaltered, while the prices are four dollars per volume less. This great work numbers among its contributors the greatest living investigators and thinkers on every subject. Five volumes now ready. Canvassing Agents wanted. Teachers can profitably employ their vacation in taking subscrip. tions Specimen pages furnished free, and subscriptions received by G. T. CRAVEN & CO., General Agents, 141 and 143 Race Street, Cincinnati, 0. Palmer & Thornton, VISITING CARDS. -50 visiting cards, 10 styles, 25 cts.; cheaper assortment, 20 cts.,25 finely assorted, 15 cts. ,cheaper astortment 10 cts., 50 White Bristol, 15 ets. To all who wish to see samples, I will send 20 cards, with name on 15 of them, for 10 cts., all postpaid. When ordering this pack, say "specimen pack." Send 3 ct. stamp for 10 samples and circulars. GEO. A. J. THOMAS, Bedford, Ind. VISITING CARDS.-20 visiting cards for 10 cents, with your name neatly printed on them. Send 10 cents for agent's outfit, consisting of the different styles of cards and price list. Address, JOHN JOHNSON, JR., P. O. box 219, Bedford, Ind. We have seen Mr. Johnson's cards, and know that they are first-class. S. F. MARTIN, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Clothiers Merchant Tailors It North Side Pub. Square. BEDFORD, INDIANA. "t shall be our constant endeavor to keep on hand the largest and best stock of clothing, and sell 18 the lowest cash prices, We will also keep in our employment the best merchant tailor in town or in this section of the State, and warrant the suit made in this department to fit perfectly. And to facilitate us in giving satisfaction, we keep constantly on hand the finest display of PIECE GOODS ever brought to this market. As to our terms, we pay cash for all our goods, thereby obtaining a large discount, which in turn becomes a benefit to our customers-we mean cash customers-and they are the only kind sought. Call and see us, examine our stock, and leave your measure. A. J. HOSTETLER, DEALER IN BOOTS & SHOES Gent's Suspenders, Gloves and Hosiery HE largest and best selected stock in town and purchasing as I am determined not to be undersold by any, and will give as good guarantee as any house will give on goods. First Door, Northeast Cor. Pub. Square. W. E. DRISCOLL, DENTIST BEDFORD, INDIANA, TEACHERS, while imparting other useful knowledge to those under your care, do not forget the great importance of good teeth and how to retain them. AND Male Female College. AND NORMAL INSTITUTE. FACULTY ELDER J. M. MATHES, President, and Professor of Biblical Literature and Moral Philosophy. ELDER W. B. CHRISLER, Vice President, and Professor of Languages. J. A. BEATTIE, Prof. of Mathematics and Principal of Normal Department. S. B. MOORE, Prof. of Natural Science and Assistant in Normal Department. DR. J. O. STILLSON, Professor and Lecturer on Physiology. We offer the following reasons in favor of our college: 1. It sends forth, from its Normal Department, thoroughly prepared teachers for the Common Schools of the country. 2. It furnishes well qualified young men for the work of the Ministry. 3. It makes an effort to obtain Boarding for students at the actual cost of provisions and cooking. 4. The courses of study are so rrranged as to give the greatest amount of mental discipline in the least possib time. 5. The course in the Normal Dartment is adapted to the wants of those desiring to obtain FIRST-CLASS State ce: ficates. 6. The location is all that cou be desired. Bedford is the county-seat of Lawrence county, and is situated on the L. N. A. & C. R. R., ten miles north of the crossing of the O. & M. R. R., at Mitchell, and is at present the terminus of the St. L., B. & S. R, R. THE CURRICULUM OF STUDY Is thorough and practical, and embraces the Regular Classical and Scientific Courses, or A Normal Course, and A Course for Young Men Preparing for the Ministry. For further particulars, circulars, &c., address any member of the Faculty, DR. J. STILLSON, Sec'y. W. B. CHRISLER, A. M., and Prof. J. A. BEATTIE, Editors. BEDFORD, INDIANA. Central Book Concern Printers. AUGUST, 1877. How Much a Teacher of the Common School Ought to Know-What He Ought to Be. By W. B. Chrisler... To Whom Does the Title "Professor" Belong? By W. B. Chrisler.. Order Can be Cultivated in Schools... Mnemonics. By Dallas M. Brown. School Elections. By Calvin Goss. The Danger of "Safety-Matches". Alternation and Remission of Mental Activity Trials for Heresy..... Lighting the Electric Candle. Our Poet's Corner. Book Table..... Questions.. Personal and Editoral Advertisements 265 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 274 275 276 277 279 281 282-88 The Common School Teacher. A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, AND TO THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION GENERALLY. The Teacher has a Large and Increasing Circulation, and is an Is a live paper, and should be in the hands of every teacher in the State. Let every township send a club. Now is the time to begin. For particulars and rates of advertising, address THE TEACHER, Bedford, Lawrence County, Ind. Ninth Edition-American Reprint. To be Completed in 21 Volumes. Imperial Octavo. Cloth.. Library Leather............ PRICES PER VOLUME. $5.00 Half Turker Morocco.......... Full Turkey Morocco, Gilt Edges, $10 00 .$7.00 8 00 The American Edition, in all respects as to text and illustration, is an exact reprint of the British Edition, unabridged and unaltered, while the prices are four dollars per volume less. This great work numbers among its contribut irs the greatest living investigators and thinkers on every subject. Five volumes now ready. Canvassing Agents wanted. Teachers can profitably employ their vacation in taking subscriptions Specimen pages furnished free, and subscriptions received by G. T. CRAVEN & CO., General Agents, 141 and 143 Race Street, Cincinnati, O VISITING CARDS. —50 visiting cards, 10 styles, 25 cts.; cheaper assortment, 20 cts. ,25 finely assorted, 15 cts.,cheaper astortment 10 cts., 50 White Bristol, 15 cts. To all who wish to see samples, I will send 20 cards, with name on 15 of them, for 10 cts., all postpaid. When ordering this pack, say specimen pack. "Send 3 ct. stamp for 10 samples and circulars. Clothiers & Merchant Tailors North Side Pub. Square. BEDFORD, INDIANA. ́t shall be our constant endeavor to keep on hand the largest and best stock of clothing, and sell at the lowest cash prices, We will also keep in our employment the best merchant tailor in town or in this section of the State, and warrant the suit made in this department to fit perfectly. And to facilitate us in giving satisfaction, we keep constantly on hand the finest display of PIECE GOODS ever brought to this market. As to our terms, we pay cash for all our goods, thereby obtaining a large discount, which in turn becomes a benefit to our customers-we mean cash customers-and they are the only kind sought. Call and see us, examine our stock, and leave your measure. EACHERS, while imparting other useful per day at home. Samples worth knowledge to those under your care, do not $5 to $20 Bifree STINSON & Co., Portland, forget the great importance of good teeth and how Maine. to retain them. |