Someone asked specifically for something from 1894, this is the only one I've found so far, except, there is an entire 1894 newspaper (different paper than this article) posted on my website at: http://members.aol.com/woodchippy/1894herald.htm Edna Clack RODDY NEWS Spicy news items by our regular correspondent - Literary entertainment - Teachers Institute - Personals, Etc. Roddy, Nov. 1894 - The literary entertainment given here last Friday nigh was a grand success in every particular. Although the night was dark and threatened rain, yet at an early hour the house was filled to overflowing by people all over the county. Promptly at 7 o'clock the exercises were opened by an invocation by Prof. W.E. Stephens, after which an excellent programme, consisting of recitations, essays, dialogues, etc., was most creditably rendered. After the regular programme, Prof. J.M. Langston, Principal of the Decatur High School, addressed the audience on the Importance of Education; words are inadequate to give this able address more praise than it deserves. He was followed by Prof. W.E. Stephens, County Superintendent, who made an extemporaneous talk, abounding with sound logic, wit and humor. We would like to say something in praise of each pupil separately, but space will not permit, so we will just say that each one performed their part in such a manner as to reflect honor and credit on themselves, parents and teachers. Thus ends one of the most successful schools in the history of Roddy. The Rhea County Teachers and Directors Institute met here last Saturday. Several teachers were present, also a large crowd of other people. The different subjects on the programme were ably discussed by the teachers present. The good ladies had a nice dinner on the ground, and to sum it all up in a few words, it was a very pleasant and profitable meeting. To the member of the Institute: we would say come again, we are always glad to have you meet with us. Prof. J.M. Langston and Mr. Ira Blevins, of Decatur, and Miss Kate and Mr. Albert Odom, of Surprise, Meigs County, attended the entertainment Friday night. Misses Lella McPherson, Maud and Lizzie Roddy and Joe Roddy, of Carp, were the guest of Miss Sallie Roddy, Friday and Saturday. They were accompanied home by Miss Sallie Roddy, Alice Thompson and Hattie Brady. Miss Alice Clack, of Carp, is visiting relatives here. Mr. AN. Ernest Clack, of Delta, Col., who is visiting friends and relatives in this , his native state, was the guest of W.R. Clack and family this week. Quite a crowd of young ladies and gentlemen, from Lorraine, attended the Institute here Saturday. Mr. John Crosby, of the Grand View Normal Institute was down at the Teachers meeting. The third Saturday and Sunday in this month the Baptist will have a communion meeting at Friendship. Rev. James Johnson, of this place, and several other preachers from a distance, are expected to be present. Prof. Stephens says Roddy is on a boom. Thanks, Prof. Mr. Mark Roddy says all the boys have thrown away their tobacco pipes and whiskey bottles since hearing Miss Sallie Clack's excellent essay on the "Ideal Young Man." Wonder if some of the Lorraine boys won't be coming up in this vicinity quite often, especially Tom, that is, if he can get somebody to slop the pigs for him on Sundays. Thanks, Editor, for the compliment paid in your paper to Wah-Ta-Wah