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Democratic Watchman March 17 1871, page 8
"It is rumored that our academy building is to be enlarged and improved. We hope the rumor is true, as a few modern ideas applied to that ancient structure would help it amazingly."
Democratic Watchman April 14 1871, page 8
"We think we heard some talk not long ago about enlarging and improving our Academy. Is the thing going to be done, or has all fallen through? The ancient edifice looks as grim and hoary as if it had stood for a century."
Democratic Watchman May 5 1871, page 8
"The money to build a new Academy has been all subscribed, and the work will be proceeded with without delay."
Democratic Watchman May 12 1871, page 8
"We stated last week that the money to build a new Academy - some three thousand dollars - at all been subscribed and that the work would be preceded with without delay. A large and handsome building will be put out, arranged with all the modern conveniences, and adapted to comfortable and healthful accommodation of a very large number of pupils. It is the desire of Prof. Hughes, the principal, to have students here from every state in the Union, and we do know why he may not be able to succeed in this. There is every advantage here for the establishment of one of the very largest educational institutions in the country, and the éclat that would attach to it from the commingling of Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western students, together with the ability and fitness of the corps of professors and teachers, but once assure it's unlimited prosperity. It would also be of great advantage to the town to have such a school here. It would make us known abroad and bring strangers among us from all parts of the country. There is much to a town in a first-class school - more than are slow plodding community are aware of. Some of the ft towns in the state of their reputation to their schools, which, gathering to them students from all sections of the country, have made their names household words by every fireside. There's nothing to prevent Bellefonte from becoming likewise familiar to every tongue, in the story of our beautiful fountain from being breathed into every ear. With our splendid natural advantages, our grand and picturesque scenery, are delightful climate and are handsome and healthful town, we got to give intellectual birth to a race of historians, poets and statesman. There being nothing to hinder us, it will be criminal to neglect our opportunity. Let us, therefore, do all we can to accomplish this most desirable object."
Democratic Watchman June 16 1871, page 8
"Annual Commencement Exercises for the Academy will take place in Reynolds' Hall, Wednesday evening Jun. 28th."
Democratic Watchman June 16 1871, page 8
"The large new addition of the Academy building is now being carried forward vigorously. It when finished, will afford ample room for a large increase in the number of students. It will be an additional ornament to Bellefonte, in giving new impulse to the educational progress of the Academy."
Democratic Watchman June 16 1871, page 8
"Examinations at the Academy will commence on Monday 19th inst., and continue until Wednesday 28th."
Democratic Watchman June 23 1871, page 8
Academy
"The annual closing exercises of peoples of the Bellefonte Academy, will take place at Reynolds' Hall, on Wednesday evening, June 28. Stores opened at 7 o'clock; exercises begin and 7 ½ o'clock precisely."
Democratic Watchman June 30 1871, page 8
"The entertainment given by Prof. Hughes and pupils of the Academy, on Wednesday night, was a complete success. Reynolds Hall was crowded almost to suffocation, and a great deal of interests manifested in the exercises. These consistent altogether of vocal and instrumental music in original and select orations. Generally speaking, the music was good and speeches were well delivered. Among those who spoke original pieces were F. Wetzel, W. B. Rankin and J. M. Evans, of Bellefonte, J. H. T. Ryman, of Milesburg, Jos. K. Alexander, of Moundsville, Va., Herbert W. Edmonds of Cape May, N. J., W. R. Sewell, of Pittsburgh and J. E. Ross, of Mahony City. The declamations by the others evidenced considerable knowledge of oratory for such young speakers, and several of them quite surprised us. But where all did so well, it would be invidious to mention names. Suffice it to say, that all were very much commended, and reflected credit on their teachers. The young ladies were exquisitely dressed and looked very beautiful and attractive, and all sung well.
Professors use spares no pains with his pupils, and has brought our Academy to a perfection never before reached by any other principal. We are beginning to be quite proud of it, and trust that he and his corps of efficient and accomplished lady and gentlemen professors made long remain with us."
Democratic Watchman August 25 1871, page 8
"It has been suggested that a passage way to the Academy from Spring Creek, might be opened by means of a stairway up the hill, which overlooks the stream. This we consider very sensible idea, and should be glad to see it carried out. Certainly, that part of town would be no loser by such an operation. The stores and shops there would be the gainers by the custom of the students, who would, nine times out of ten, reach that section by the stairway rather than by going round the usual route. Let the dwellers and tradesmen in the west ward think of this and contribute to build this by-way, which would add not only to the pleasure of the students but to that of the public generally."
Democratic Watchman September 1 1871, page 8
"The fall session of the Bellefonte Academy will begin on Wednesday of next week, the 6th instant. Prof. Hughes informs us that he will re-open under highly auspicious circumstances and with the brightest prospects. Since the commencement of the vacation in June last, twenty-five new students have been added to the institution, which is certainly very encouraging. Mr. Hughes has a full corps of teachers under him, and is in every way prepared to thoroughly educate the pupils under his care."
Democratic Watchman September 1 1871, page 8
"We trust that the carpenters will hurry out the work on the new Academy building. The next session of the institutions ought to begin was the edifice in a finished condition, but we are afraid it won't be. Prof. Hughes's school has increased, and he is badly in need of recitation rooms. Don't let the Academy suffer, when the crowd arrives, from the lack of the proper and necessary accommodations. The school has been extensively advertised and is beginning to be well down. A great deal is dependent on first impressions. In fact, the interest of the town demands the speedy completion of the Academy building. We hope the trustees, or who ever has a matter in charge, would hurry up the carpenters."
Democratic Watchman September 8 1871, page 8
"The suggestion to build a stairway up the hill on the Spring creek side of the Academy appears to meet with general favor. But the work be done. It would add much to the agreeable impression made on strangers visiting town, and would be an advantage not only to the pupils of the school, but to the public."
Democratic Watchman September 15 1871, page 8
"The brick addition to the Academy is already under roof, and we presumed it will not be long before it will be entirely completed. We hope the work will be hurried up as fast as possible, as Mr. Hughes is sadly in n of more room to accommodate his large and constantly increasing school."
Democratic Watchman November 17 1871, page 8
"Some time since, we spoke of the advantage inconvenience that a pair of stairs up the Spring Creek side of the Academy hill would be to the public. The idea seemed to take first rate, and for a few days it was talked of quite rapturously. But it died out, by and by, and latterly we have heard nothing about it. If it is to be done in this fall, the work ought to be convinced that once."
Democratic Watchman November 24 1871, page 8
"The Bellefonte Academy is at present in a more flourishing condition than at any previous period in its history. He is better managed, has more students, a larger and more convenient building, and a more extensive and capable corps of instructors. Those of our friends who have sons or daughters whom they desire to have instructed in a thorough classical course, should send them to this place, where they will be benefited to as great an extent as though they were sent to the largest college in the country."
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