Dedham High School - Reflections Yearbook (Dedham, MA)

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TEACHEBS. 13 Guy Carlton Channell was elected Submaster in July, 1884. He is the son of Daniel C. and Phoebe A. (Pinkham) Channell, born in Boston, Aug. 13, 1863. He was educated in the public schools of Reading, Mass. and at the Bridgewater Normal School, from which he graduated, completing the four years course in June, 1884. Was elected superintendent of the Dedham Public Schools in April, 1888, and still holds that office. Dedham, Mass. Caroline May Taylor was an Assistant from Sept. 1884 to June, 1885. She graduated from Boston University, class of 1884, College of Liberal Arts. Somerville, Mass. Caroline Alden Carroll, a graduate of the school, has been an Assi stant since Sept. 1885. See 1876. Annie J. Barton, a graduate of the school, was an Assis- tant from Sept. 1885 till October, 1888. See 1862. Alicia M. Spaulding, a graduate of the school, taught drawing from Sept., 1886, to June, 1887. See 1880. Annie R. Slafter, a graduate of the school, has taught drawing since Sept., 1887. See 1876. George Frederic Joyce, submaster since April, 1888, is the son of George Frederic and Reliance (Tucker) Joyce, born in Roxbury, Mass., Dec. 19, 1857. Prepared for college in the Brookline High School, and graduated at Harvard College, A. B., in 1881. Married Villa Arietta Saunders at East New Sharon, Me., Aug. 13, 1884. Their children are Harold Winslow, born Jan. 28, 1886, and Helen Hunt, Sept. 7, 1889. Dedham, Mass. Sarah Jane Storms, assistant since April, 1888, the daughter of Simmon Pena and Sarah Jane (Stevens) Storms, was born in San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 30, 1863. Fitted for college in Newton High School, and graduated at Wellesley College, degree of B. S. s 1883. Taught in Leicester Academy a term. Dedham, Mass. Mrs. Annie E. Abrahams, assistant since Oct., 1888. Was educated at the Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female College, Kent ' s Hill, Me. Dedham, Mass.

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12 DEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL. Mrs. S. D. Austin was an assistant from Sept. to Dec, 1871. Frances Abby Mathes was assistant teacher from Dec., 1871, to March, 1873. She is the daughter of Nathan Folsom and Mary Frances (Folsom) Mathes, born in Portsmouth, N. H., Nov. 23, 1846, and educated in the public schools of Portsmouth and at the Maplewood Institute, Pittsfield, Mass. Taught in Bradford Academy from March, 1873, to July, 1877. Has been assistant in Portsmouth High School since Feb., 1882. 1 Bock Street, Portsmouth, JST. H. Mary Wheaton Taft, a graduate of the school ; taught drawing in 1877, one term. See 1870. Annie Emily Curtis, taught drawing in the school from September, 1877, to June, 1878. She was the daughter of John and Anne Matilda (Greenwood) Curtis, born in Provi- dence, R. I., Nov. 10, 1859, and educated in Providence schools and the Mass. Normal Art School. Taught in St. Agnes School, Albany, N. Y., 1878-1882. Married William Blodget in Providence, April 25, 1883. Their son, William Power, was born Feb. 10, 1885. Mrs. Blodget died in Provi- dence, March 13, 1885. Ella C. Green, taught drawing from Sept., 1878, to June, 1883. She is a graduate of the Mass. Normal Art School. Lowell, Mass, Louise M. Field, teacher of drawing from 1883 to 1886 ; was educated at the Mass. Normal Art School, where she is now a teacher. Boston, Mass, Carrie Maria Bassett was Assistant for the summer term of 1884. She is the daughter of Joseph S. and Abbie (Richards) Bassett, born in Sandwich, Mass., February 19, 1856, and educated in the public schools of Sandwich and under private teachers in Boston. She taught seven years in the Saudwich High School, and has taught in the Braintree High School the last four years. Braintree or Sandwich, Mass.

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14 BEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL. ' STUDENTS, 1851. Henry Martyr Atkinson, son of Kinsman and Dorothy M. Atkinson, was born in Millville, Mass., July 31, 1838. Attended the school one year. Graduated from Harvard College A. B.; also from Cambridge Law School, 1865. Married Elizabeth Safford of Holliston, Mass., about 1865. Their children are Maurice B., 22; Rose S., 20 ; Paul R., 18; Elbridge Cutler, 16. He was Adjuster in the Sun Marine Insurance Office, New York City. Died June 18, 1887. Fisher Ames Baker, son of John and Patty (Ellis) Baker, was born in Dedham, Feb. 8, 183T. Attended the school about four years ; graduated from Dartmouth College A. B. 1859. Taught district and high school in Sherborn, Mass.; read law in Albany, N. Y. Served in the War of the Rebellion. Was com- missioned for three } ears as 2d Lieut. Co. F., 18th Reg. Mass- Vol., July 26, 1861 ; promoted 1st Lieut. Oct. 29, 1861 ; ap- pointed Adjutant Feb ' y 1, 1862 ; commissioned Lieut. Colonel July 29, 1861. His regiment was in the Army of the Potomac, and he was in the following engagements : Siege of Yorktown, Peninsular Campaign, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Shepherds- town, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahan nock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Laurel Hill, Spottsylvania, Jericho Ford, Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor and Siege of Petersburg. He was mustered out at expiration of term of service, Sept. 2, 1864. Married Catherine W. Fisher at Hadley, Mass., May 25, 1869. Alderman of Yonkers, N. Y. Attorney at Law. 2 Wall St., New York City. Sarah Rebecca Bonney, daughter of Daniel and Cordelia C. E. Bonney, was born in Dedham, 1837. Attended the school nearly three years. Was a teacher in Dedham, then for a longer time in Boston. Married Dr. Horace Wentworth Nov. 9, 1887. Boston, Mass.