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         The first school house was built in the Fall of 1852, on the northwest corner of Section 12, and school was first taught there by Mahlon Oliphant. An addition was afterward built, and two teachers employed. In 1867, the present two-store frame school or seminary building, 48x52 feet, was erected at a cost of $8,000. Although this institution is conducted under the auspices of the Independent School District, it has been formed into the Springdale Seminary, with the following instructors: H. H. Hiatt, A. B., B. D., Principal and Superintendent; Kinsey Wilson, grammar Teacher; Ella M. Carlton, Intermediate Teacher; Mary A. Thomas, Primary Teacher.

         The following constitute the Board of Directors: John Michener, President; Dr. H. C. Gill, Treasurer; and George Heppenstall.

         The rates of tuition range from $3.20 to $8.80 per term, according to season and department. There were 176 students during the past Winter. Graduates—William Worrall, 1876; Kinsey Wilson, Ella Ellerman and Charles Maris, 1877.

         The course of study is such that two years in the higher room will prepare students for the Freshman Class of Penn College, Oskaloosa, Iowa, without further examination.

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         An arrangement has also been made with the Iowa State University, at Iowa City, by which students may prepare themselves to enter the first or second sub-Freshman year of its course without examination, and with Cornell College, at Mt. Vernon, Iowa, so that students may prepare themselves for that institution by completing the studies required, and receiving a certificate of recommendation.

         Besides the regular course of study, each student may avail himself of a practical business education in bookkeeping and penmanship, without additional expense.

         There is a good library in connection with the school, and a literary society which meets weekly.

         Boarding can be obtained at reasonable rates, and students are in attendance from many neighboring villages.

         Students whose conduct is exemplary, and who complete the course of study, are furnished a Diploma of Graduation, signed by the Principal and Board of Directors.