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Catalogue and Circular, Classic Institute
Morris, Illinois
1872-73

First Annual Catalogue of Classic Institute, Morris, Illinois for the Academic Year 1871-2, Chicago: Goodspeed's Empire Steam Printing and Publishing House, 51 South Carpenter Street, 1872.

Transcribed and submitted by Terri Clemens

Instructors

N.C. Dougherty, Teacher of Latin and Greek.

D. Webster Francis, Teacher of Mathematics and Reading.

Miss L.U. Goss, Teacher of French and English Grammar.

Students

Ladies

Allerton, Ella Morris

Bagley, Alice Mazon

Baird, Mary Morris

Baker, Minnie Morris

Barbour, Carrie Morris

Barker, Jennie Morris

Barr, Nellie Morris

Benton, Alice Morris

Benton, Mary Morris

Black, Gracie Fulton

Black, Katie Fulton

Booth, Mattie Morris

Brown, Annie Morris

Bullis, Carrie Morris

Campbell, Fannie Morris

Chapin, Henrietta Morris

Clapp, Ada Morris

Claypool, Nellie Morris

Collins, Annie Morris

Collins, Hattie Morris

Collins, Lettie Morris

Collins, Lila Morris

Collins, Mary Morris

Davidson, Belle Morris

Dewey, Allie Morris

Dowd, Florilla Morris

Flanders, Ella Morris

Fletcher, Martha Lisbon

Fletcher, Sarah Lisbon

Goodrich, Minnie Morris

Harkness, Annie Morris

Harrison, Hattie Morris

Henry, Irene Morris

Hinchman, Sarah Mazon

Holderman, Caddie Morris

Holderman, Lottie Morris

Hunt, Fannie Morris

Jordan, Katie Morris

Lord, Clara Morris

McFarlane, Hettie Morris

Perkins, Sarah Morris

Peterson, Annie Morris

Peterson, Maggie Morris

Pierce, Minnie Morris

Pummill, Sarah Morris

Ray, Julia Morris

Redfield, Malvina Morris

Redfield, Mary Morris

Robinson, Lavina Morris

Sanford, Ella Morris

Scott, Emma Morris

Sherrill, Carrie Lisbon

Slosson, Emma Morris

Stevens, Helen Morris

Stevens, Hettie Morris

Tetlow, Fannie Morris

Thompson, Lettie Seneca

Thomson, Allie Morris

Tilden, Eva Morris

Todd, Olive Morris

Watson, Mary Morris

Students

Gentlemen

Anderson, Wm. Morris

Atherton, Perle Morris

Barr, Robbie Morris

Baum, Eddie Morris

Bethel, Emerson Morris

Bingham, Frank Morris

Booth, Fayette Morris

Clayport, Henry Morris

Collins, Cryder Morris

Collins, Joshua R. Morris

Collins, Oscar Morris

Collins, Philip Morris

Coy, Halbert Morris

Daly, William Morris

Dewey, Milton Morris

Dix, Orville E. Morris

Dowd, Lee Gardner

Durby, Milton Morris

Ellerdin, Geo. Morris

Engsly, Chas. Morris

Ericson, Ephraim Morris

Gardner, Theo. Morris

Gifford, Chas. Morris

Gifford, Howard Morris

Goold, Haddie Morris

Gorich, John Morris

Hand, Ollie Morris

Hand, Truman Morris

Harrison, James Morris

Helms, J.E. Morris

Holderman, Chas. Morris

Holderman, James Seneca (The following names to "Royal" all have ditto marks under Seneca, but I've changed them to Morris based on common sense and girls with the same last names.

Holderman, Wm. Morris

Hotchkiss, Edgar Morris

Hotchkiss, Chas. Morris

Humphrey, David Morris

Hynds, Daniel Morris

Hynds, Thos. Morris

Johnson, J.W. Morris

Johnson, Scott Morris

Jones, Fank Morris

Loy, Edgar Morris

Loy, Wm. Morris

McCabe, Wm. Morris

Marion, Augustus Morris

Martin, Frank Morris

Matthews, Olie Morris

Miller, Chauncey Morris

Moody, Geo. Morris

Murphy, Robt. Morris

Parker, Volney Morris

Perkins, Judson Morris

Pierce, Wm. Morris

Pummill, Rufus Morris

Pummill, Wm. Morris

Reardon, Cornelius Morris

Reardon, John Morris

Robb, Tressire Morris

Rodd, Geo. Morris

Rockwell, Eddie Morris

Royal, Albert Mazon

Sandford, Edward H. Morris

Seers, Benj. Morris

Sibley, Hermann Chicago

Sparr, Joseph " or Morris

Spencer, Arthur " or Morris

Spencer, Dewitt " or Morris

Spencer, Frank " or Morris

Sutherland, Jas. Morris

Stocker, Henry Morris

Taylor, Geo. Morris

Urich, Edward Morris

Widney, John Morris

Wilcox, Henry Lisbon

Wilkinson, Geo. Morris

Wilkinson, Edward Morris

p.10 Course of Study

Elementary Course

Junior Year

D Class - Orthography, Reading, Mental Arithmetic, Written Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography and Penmanship.

C Class - Higher Arithmetic, Higher Grammar, Geography, Elementary Algebra, Vocal Music, Constitution and History of the United States.

Senior Year.

B Class - Mental Philosophy, Geometry, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, Astronomy and Elementary Algebra.

A Class - Etymology, Botany or Geology, Physiology, Book-Keeping, Review of Studies

p. 11 Scientific Course.

Junior Year.

First Session - Higher Algebra, Trigonometry, Geology, Chemistry, General History.

Second Session - Higher Algebra, Spherical Trigonometry and Surveying, Zoology, General History.

Senior Year

First Session - Mental Philosophy, Analytical Geometry and Differential Calculus, English Literature, Study of English Classics.

Second Session - Logic, English Literature, Astronomy, Analysis of English Classics.

p. 12 Classic Course

First Year.

First Session - Rhetoric, Algebra, Latin Grammar and Reader, Elocution.

Second Session - Physiology, Algebra, Latin Grammar, Reader and Elocution.

Second Year.

First Session - Political Geography, Geometry,Caesar, English Literature.

Second Session - General History, Geometry, Virgil, English Literature.

Third Year.

First Session - General History, Trigonometry, Virgil, Greek.

Second Session - Natural Philosophy, Political Economy, Cicero Orations, Anabasis.

Fourth Year.

First Session - Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Horace, Anabasis finished and Illiad commenced.

Second Session - Geology, U.S. Constitution and Illiad.

Substitutions. - Pupils may substitute for Latin and Greek an equivalent amount of French and German.

p. 13

This Institution is designed to be a Select School, in which shall be afforded, to a limited number of students, opportunities of thorough instruction in English, Classical, and Mathematical knowledge. In the accomplishment of this purpose, pupils are prepared for admission into any specified college in our State or country; or they are taught in regular course in such branches of study as will fit them for immediate entrance upon business pursuits.

The School consists of Two Departments, The High School and the Preparatory Department. Each of these is divided into classes, according to age and attainment of the pupils.

The government of the school is mild, yet firm; the general rules are not many, but they are strictly maintained. The Principal, without foregoing his own rights, as sole judge in all matters of school management, recognizes the claims of parents and guardians to be consulted regarding these; his endeavor at all times will be, to control and direct those entrusted to his educational care in such manner as may be just and satisfactory to his patrons and to himself.

p. 14

Sessions - The school year is divided into two sessions of twenty weeks each. These, for convenience, are again subdivided into Terms of ten weeks each.

Terms. - Tuition per term, in each course, $10, payable in advance. Boarding can be procured in private families at $3 per week. Students who wish to board themselves can procure rooms at very low rates.

Deductions. - No deductions will be made for a less time than ten weeks, unless by express agreement made at the time of entering. Tuition pre-paid will be refunded in case of absence caused by personal sickness.

p. 15

Calendar, 1872-73.

Fall Term, commences August 26^th

Winter Term, commences November 4^th

Christmas Holidays, from December 23^rd to the 28^th

Winter Examination March 20^th and 21^st

Spring Vacation, from March 24^th to the 28^th

Spring Term, commences March 31^st.

Final Examination June 4^th and 5^th

Pupils' Reunion June 6^th

At the end of the booklet are ads for:

Parmelee & Co. Dealers in Books Stationery Wall paper Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumer, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Alcohol, Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes, Glass, Putty, Paints, Oils Varnishes, Dye-Stuff, & C. Washington St. Morris, Illinois.

Jacob Geisen, Dealer in Hardware, Stoves - Iron, Steel Nails, Copper and Tinware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, and Farmers' Tools. Having bought my stock before the late advance I am enabled to sell at a bargain. Don't forget that I keep the best and largest assortment of Cooking and Heating Stoves, such as will suit this market. Come and see for yourself and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhere. Cash paid for old Copper, iron and rags. Store on Washington St. North of the Court House.

E. Sanford, Attorney, Morris, Ill. Money Loaned.

The Elements of the Natural Sciences, Valuable Manuals for Teachers from the Press of Scribner, Armstrong & Co., NY. O.S. Cook, Agent 136 State St. Chicago

Nos. 90 & 92 Liberty St. Morris, Ill. New Furniture Store and New Furniture, at Clarke & Cody's Furniture & Upholstering Warerooms. Handsome Chamber Sets, Walnut and Ash. Bureaus, Washstands & Bedsteads, of all kinds, Union, Turkish, French and Oriental Lounges. We would call the attention of the public, particularly to our Wonderful Woven Wire Mattress, of which we are the sold Agents, and selling them at reduced prices. The most perfect sleeping arrangement ever made, and which for Cleanliness, Comfort and Durability, has no rival. They are guaranteed NEVER TO LOSE THEIR SHAPE, NEVER TO NEED A REPAIR AND NEVER TO MAKE A NOISE. We would respectfully refer the public to the following persons now using them:

Prof. N.C. Dougherty, Principal - Morris Institute

E.S. Sandford, Attorney, Morris, Ill.

Judge S.W. Harris, Attorney, Morris, Ill.

Sam'l P. Thomas, Co. Clerk, Morris, Ill.

L.P. Lolt, Esq., Morris, Ill.

William Hogo, farmer, Nettle Creek, Ill.

A.C. Brown, Proprietor of Forest City House, Morris, Ill.

John Duckworth, of firm of McEwen & Duckworth, Morris, Ill.

Jas. R. Combs, Clerk of Circuit Court, Morris, Ill.

H. Nadin, Lisbon, Ill.

Elegant parlor sets, Maple and Walnut, Hat racks, sofas, Chinese Gondolas, Tete-a-tetes, Draw lounges, What-nots, Breakfast tables, cribs, extension tables, centre tables and chairs, in every variety. All kinds of Furniture Work and Upholstering done promptly and on reasonable terms. Please remember the Place. No. 90 and 92 Liberty St. Morris, Ill.