building above the canal which flowed through the school grounds. since then this building has been torn down and the canal covered over.
in the old rock building a large round stove was placed in the center of the room. large sticks of wood were used for fuel. double wooden desks and benches were provided. there were also some lower double hardwood benches painted yellow. the old wooden desks were much too high and uncomfortable. each class went to a row of front seats to recite its lessons. large charts with lessons and pictures were used to teach us how to read and write. i still remember some of those lessons 