Historical Wyoming County April 1959 - Old Fulton History

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BENNINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE (cont.)
April 1959
result of hard times the pioneers were unable to raise the fund. Of
the three-quarter of a cord of wood required per scholar, It was resolved
that one-third of it be at the school before the term commenced
and "that Each man shall Cut and Poil his wod and the teacher
shall inspect it ... that those who break out lights shall replaire
them Immediately or their parents masters or guardians and it shall
be the Duty of the instructor to find out who the offenders are if
possible."
In 1819, the district required payment of $1=25 for each cord
of wood not furnished by parents or others sending children to the
school. Apparently it was the trusteas who had to scout about and
find suitable wood and then attempt to collect from those in arrears.
A year later, Oct.. 10, 18.20, teachers were to be paid in
public money and the remainder in grain j'the collector was to receive
wheat at 5>