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Volume 6 Relation of U.B/EUB Virginia Conferences to Shenandoah University Dec. 26, 2013
Ruebush and J. H. Hall, Conductors of Music Normals, Chautauquas, Conventions, and General Field
Work; and Mrs. J. H. Ruebush, Art.
History and Aims (pp. 4-5). Shenandoah Institute was organized at Dayton, Rockingham County,
Virginia, in 1876, with small attendance and unpretentious claims. But the character of the work was such that
the public at once became interested, and the demands were such that negotiations were immediately begun with a
view to the purchase of the property now owned by the institution, and more extensive plans were laid. In the
following year, the State of Virginia recognized the corporation and issued the first charter under the name of
Shenandoah Seminary. A few years later, by consent of the legislature, the school assumed the name of
Shenandoah Institute, retaining all the charter privileges secured under first name. Since its organization, the
Institute has grown in favor and popularity with a number of states, principally throughout the South. It aims to
supply the best of instruction, by modern methods at very lowest possible rates. It successfully and popularly
combines ability, simplicity and thoroughness with little cost to the student. It seeks to lay the foundations of a
safe education, recognizing the fact that college preparatory work is responsible work, and that to be morally good
is a condition of a healthy mind. Therefore, without sectarianism, it seeks to keep the Ideal Life ever before its
students. Wealth, social rank, and even penury are small factors in the making up of a man. The Institute delights
in rare scholarship, but seeks rather the diligent every-day application to duty of all its students, than the class-day
applause for the few. In a word, Shenandoah Institute recognizes no rank but that of worth, and strives to lead
each student in the path to the highest height of usefulness and perfection of which he is capable.
June 1898 Shenandoah Institute Graduates: Winona R. Fries, Chas. J. Gilbert (Music Teachers’ Course),
J. Cravens Soule, Curtis S. Stinespring, and Blanche H. Widmeyer.
Students (pp. 29-31)—101 names. R. E. Allen, H. D. Allen, W. D. Anthony, Grace Argenbright, Ethel
Barglebaugh, S. W. Beazley, R. O. Bradshaw, J. W. Braithwaite, L. O. Bricker, R. T. Brown, E. H. Burns, Marie
Butts, Virginia Byrd, Effie Campbell, Gertrude Carrier, J. E. Click, C. S. H. Cobb, E. E. Collins, R. E. Conner,
D. P. Corbett, Myrtie D. Cowger, Henrietta Cromer, May A. Cromer, Roy Cromer, Naomi Deputy, Lizzie L.
Deverick, Bessie R. Dunlap, Laura Emswiler, E. C. Fearnow, W. B. Fearnow, Winona R. Fries, L. G.
Funkhouser, Mamie C. Gaither, C. J. Gilbert, Charles M. Good, I. F. Groves, G. E Harmon, Ida G. Harmon, Lee
W. Hauser, J. O. Hawvermale, Jerusha Head, Lucy M. Hedrick, Ressie Helbert, Bessie Hess, C. P. Hicklin, C. S.
Hicklin, Clara Hott, Vada Hott, Jeannette Humbert, R. H. Jones, Luther A. Kieffer (deceased), J. M. Kline, Louie
Lambert, Fannie M. Lambert, J. H. Lohr, H. S. Landes, Lillie Linhos, W. O. Lovell, Bertha K. Lowman, J. E.
Lowman, Vada Lowman, Viola Mahone, Myrtle M. Mallow, Lelia O. Masters, A. A. McDonald, Geo. S.
Myerhoeffer, Hattie F. Miller, Katie Myers, Mary E. Myers, Oscar J. Myers, Lester A. Peterson, Mrs. W. H.
Rardin, W. M. Revercomb, Kenna Rexroad, J. H. Ritenour, Rev, A. J. Secrist, I. E. Sheets, Della Shrum, C. H.
Shuler, Jr., J. L. Shumate, Olla R. Sillings, S. G. Simmons, C. M. Smith, J. C. Soule, Rosa Staats, H. Stevens, C.
P. Stinespring, H. S. Strickland, J. Ward Suter, Mattie Swope, A. H. Tyler, A. P. Walton, J. P. Wampler, Rachel
Wenger, Sallie Wenger, J. B. Whitesel, Blanche H. Widmeyer, F. A. Wilkins, G .W. Williams, J. R. Williams,
and M. S. Wilson.
Rules (pp. 21-22). Our rules are few and of such nature as any well-meaning student will readily assent
to. All students are especially required to observe the following: (1) To attend chapel exercises each school-day
morning. (2) To attend religious services and Students ‘Bible Class once each Sunday. (3) Not to engage in social
pleasures to the detriment of their work. (4) Not to use intoxicating liquors as a beverage. (5) Not to use tobacco
on the school premises. (6) Not to use profane language. (7) Not to gamble or play cards. (8) To observe study
hours. (9) Not to leave town without permission from the proper authority. (10) The school buildings close at 10
o’clock p.m., and all students are expected to retire at that time. Literary Societies (p. 22). There are three
Literary Societies connected with the Institute, of which most of the students are members—the Platonian, the
Ciceronian, belonging to the gentlemen; and the Edwards, belonging to the ladies. Each has an excellent library.
26. 1899 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Trustees of Shenandoah Institute—George P. Hott, J. W.
Howe, C. P. Dyche, S. Burtner, J. N. Fries, E. Ruebush, J. E. Hott, J. H. Fleming, and Michael Hinkle;
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Institute—Rev. Rudolph Byrd and Rev. J. B. Chamberlain.
Excerpts of the Report of the Committee on Education (p. 18). …Are we, as the ministers of
the Church, doing our duty in this work? Do we love the Church, and have we her best interest at heart?
Reports 1897 148
Ruebush and J. H. Hall, Conductors of Music Normals, Chautauquas, Conventions, and General Field
Work; and Mrs. J. H. Ruebush, Art.
History and Aims (pp. 4-5). Shenandoah Institute was organized at Dayton, Rockingham County,
Virginia, in 1876, with small attendance and unpretentious claims. But the character of the work was such that
the public at once became interested, and the demands were such that negotiations were immediately begun with a
view to the purchase of the property now owned by the institution, and more extensive plans were laid. In the
following year, the State of Virginia recognized the corporation and issued the first charter under the name of
Shenandoah Seminary. A few years later, by consent of the legislature, the school assumed the name of
Shenandoah Institute, retaining all the charter privileges secured under first name. Since its organization, the
Institute has grown in favor and popularity with a number of states, principally throughout the South. It aims to
supply the best of instruction, by modern methods at very lowest possible rates. It successfully and popularly
combines ability, simplicity and thoroughness with little cost to the student. It seeks to lay the foundations of a
safe education, recognizing the fact that college preparatory work is responsible work, and that to be morally good
is a condition of a healthy mind. Therefore, without sectarianism, it seeks to keep the Ideal Life ever before its
students. Wealth, social rank, and even penury are small factors in the making up of a man. The Institute delights
in rare scholarship, but seeks rather the diligent every-day application to duty of all its students, than the class-day
applause for the few. In a word, Shenandoah Institute recognizes no rank but that of worth, and strives to lead
each student in the path to the highest height of usefulness and perfection of which he is capable.
June 1898 Shenandoah Institute Graduates: Winona R. Fries, Chas. J. Gilbert (Music Teachers’ Course),
J. Cravens Soule, Curtis S. Stinespring, and Blanche H. Widmeyer.
Students (pp. 29-31)—101 names. R. E. Allen, H. D. Allen, W. D. Anthony, Grace Argenbright, Ethel
Barglebaugh, S. W. Beazley, R. O. Bradshaw, J. W. Braithwaite, L. O. Bricker, R. T. Brown, E. H. Burns, Marie
Butts, Virginia Byrd, Effie Campbell, Gertrude Carrier, J. E. Click, C. S. H. Cobb, E. E. Collins, R. E. Conner,
D. P. Corbett, Myrtie D. Cowger, Henrietta Cromer, May A. Cromer, Roy Cromer, Naomi Deputy, Lizzie L.
Deverick, Bessie R. Dunlap, Laura Emswiler, E. C. Fearnow, W. B. Fearnow, Winona R. Fries, L. G.
Funkhouser, Mamie C. Gaither, C. J. Gilbert, Charles M. Good, I. F. Groves, G. E Harmon, Ida G. Harmon, Lee
W. Hauser, J. O. Hawvermale, Jerusha Head, Lucy M. Hedrick, Ressie Helbert, Bessie Hess, C. P. Hicklin, C. S.
Hicklin, Clara Hott, Vada Hott, Jeannette Humbert, R. H. Jones, Luther A. Kieffer (deceased), J. M. Kline, Louie
Lambert, Fannie M. Lambert, J. H. Lohr, H. S. Landes, Lillie Linhos, W. O. Lovell, Bertha K. Lowman, J. E.
Lowman, Vada Lowman, Viola Mahone, Myrtle M. Mallow, Lelia O. Masters, A. A. McDonald, Geo. S.
Myerhoeffer, Hattie F. Miller, Katie Myers, Mary E. Myers, Oscar J. Myers, Lester A. Peterson, Mrs. W. H.
Rardin, W. M. Revercomb, Kenna Rexroad, J. H. Ritenour, Rev, A. J. Secrist, I. E. Sheets, Della Shrum, C. H.
Shuler, Jr., J. L. Shumate, Olla R. Sillings, S. G. Simmons, C. M. Smith, J. C. Soule, Rosa Staats, H. Stevens, C.
P. Stinespring, H. S. Strickland, J. Ward Suter, Mattie Swope, A. H. Tyler, A. P. Walton, J. P. Wampler, Rachel
Wenger, Sallie Wenger, J. B. Whitesel, Blanche H. Widmeyer, F. A. Wilkins, G .W. Williams, J. R. Williams,
and M. S. Wilson.
Rules (pp. 21-22). Our rules are few and of such nature as any well-meaning student will readily assent
to. All students are especially required to observe the following: (1) To attend chapel exercises each school-day
morning. (2) To attend religious services and Students ‘Bible Class once each Sunday. (3) Not to engage in social
pleasures to the detriment of their work. (4) Not to use intoxicating liquors as a beverage. (5) Not to use tobacco
on the school premises. (6) Not to use profane language. (7) Not to gamble or play cards. (8) To observe study
hours. (9) Not to leave town without permission from the proper authority. (10) The school buildings close at 10
o’clock p.m., and all students are expected to retire at that time. Literary Societies (p. 22). There are three
Literary Societies connected with the Institute, of which most of the students are members—the Platonian, the
Ciceronian, belonging to the gentlemen; and the Edwards, belonging to the ladies. Each has an excellent library.
26. 1899 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Trustees of Shenandoah Institute—George P. Hott, J. W.
Howe, C. P. Dyche, S. Burtner, J. N. Fries, E. Ruebush, J. E. Hott, J. H. Fleming, and Michael Hinkle;
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Institute—Rev. Rudolph Byrd and Rev. J. B. Chamberlain.
Excerpts of the Report of the Committee on Education (p. 18). …Are we, as the ministers of
the Church, doing our duty in this work? Do we love the Church, and have we her best interest at heart?
Reports 1897 148
