California School, near Churchtown, datestone on building 1867--Amish children playing outside. Note on back of photograph identifies John Hertzler as builder. First called Forest, then changed to California. Replaced building built 1836.
Group of boys and girls and male teacher posed in front of stone schoolhouse, none identified. Written on back: "May be John Bair's Bart school, bought at sale of Miss Mary Penny".
Black Horse School, Paradise Twp., about 1881. B. Frank Book was the teacher. First pupil left, back row, was John K. Ranck, then 18 yrs. old. Girl in front of him was Emma Hostetter, then 18 yrs. old. Later these two married. Mr. Ranck was school director in Paradise for many years.
