The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-10
MERRILL'S MUNIFICENCE.
A NOBLE dir TO THE TOWN OF PINE
PLuFT. ARK.
A Hall to Be Dedicated to Scientific,
Philosophical and Practical Subjects
Such as Physiology, Hygiene and the
Laws Of Marriage.
From the Pine. plur Commercial.

conceived the philanthrophica idea OF
presenting to- the city OF Pine Bluff an in
stitute to be devoted TO the education and
ameliomtion OF his fellow man. In pur-
suance Of this desire he drew up the decd
and provisions printed below. Yesterday
the presentation was quietly and unosten-
tatiously made. II is the gift OF one OF
the most valuable pieces OF land in the
city and $4,000 in cash to erect and fit
up the building. No condition is imposed
that Others must raise q cent Alone, Mr..
Merrill proposes to give to mankind now
and TO postcrity one OF the greatest bless
ings man can give his brother, facilities for
education, open alike TO poor and rich,
and not only does he give this institute
without money and without price, but he
further promises from time to time. more
property. Considering relative wealth,
Joseph Merrll's name will 90 down to
posterity, equally revered with George
Peabody, Peter Cooper and Stephen Girard.
When all Of Pine Bluffs present people,
even the prattling infant, shall have
passed over the river, and are with the
majority, the name OF Joseph Merrill will
be even more sacredly loved than II is now
in our frat flush OF gratitude. Then will the
sublimity and nobility OF the gift be felt
the most. The following are the deed,
conditions and the acceptance:
know all Men by these Presents, That
|. Joseph Merrill. of the city Of Pine Bluff,
in the State Of Arkansas, being DESTROYS Of
doing all the good while | am living, and
that the benefits may last when ! am gone,
and believing that the most etlectual way
10 accomplish this object is TO provide
some place Of instruction and amusement
10 attract the young white people from the
street corners, saloons, gambling rooms
and other low and degrading places and
bring them under better and more elevat-
ing influences, that they may he
benefited and improved physical
ly. mentally, mornlly and spiritually,
now, therefore, in consideration Of
81 in hand paid and the premises herein
set out, /, Joseph Merrill. do hereby give,
grant, bargain. sell and convey TO W. l..
Dcwoody, Fred Fox, &. X. Breckenridge,
J. h. Specrs, w. T.. Hemingway, George
T.. Valiant, John W. Crawford and John
X. Westbrook. trustees, and To their sue
ccssors in trust, the following described
property in jefferson County. State OF Ar
kansas, to-vit
That part OF lot three (3) in block sixty
four 90 in Woodru1's Addition west and
south. TO the city OF Pine Bud, bounded
by q line beginning at the southwest cor
ncr Of said block and running thence north
ON Main street filty-hye feet, thence east
one hundred aud fourteen feet, thence
south fifty five feet 10 Fifth avenue 10 the
point Of beginning.
To have aud 10 hold 10 said trustees and
their successors in trust forever for the
purposes and uses herein set out.
/ also give, grant and deliver % said
trustees Sl5, 900 In money, 10 he expended
by them in erecting and furnishing on the
above described lot a good, substantial
brick building, ility feet wide, leaving five
feet on the north side for light and vcnti-
laiiOn, aud running back east ia feet.
Said building shall be built TO contain on
the ground floor thereof two storcrooms.
to bc rented for business purposes, bath
room aud gymnasium room. said build
ing TO contain in the upper story recep-
ton room or parlor. u library room and q
lecture hall. aud such other convcnicnccs
~ may bc necessary for the comfort and
health Of the bonciiciarics under this con-
vcyancc.
Said trustees shall employ an architect
to furnish plans and specifications for and
to supcrintrnd the erection Of a good and
substantial building on said lot, such IA
shall be an ornament 20 the city, which
building shall be called the Merrill Insti-
tuie.
For the purpose Of furnishing the funds
10 provide lecturers for aud 10 pay other
necessary expenses Of the institute. in
tend hereafter 10 convey 10 said trustees
additional properly.
said trustees shall cause such additional
property, when conveyed 10 them, and
also the siorcrooms N the institute build
ing ON Main street 10 be- rented. aud shall
collect the rents thercirom, aud, after pay
ing taxes. should the laws OF the state now
or hereafter require, insurance, aud for re-
pairs and other necessary expenses Incl
dent 10 sad property, shall apply
the balance OF the money col
lccied 10 the furnishing OF lecturer
and 10 paying such other expenses as arr,
necci aary 10 the proper maintenance and
CARRYING ON Of the institution. said Board
oi Trustees may build additional houses
and alter and rrpair said property and
make any changes tliat In their Judgment
may be- necessary 10 increase the rcvcnu,
or To promote tho usefulness OF said insti.
tuic.
Said trustees shall have no power IN sci
or convey or In ANY manner cucumber ans
OF said property hercin conveyed 20 them
The trustees shall select one oi theii
members ~ president one ~ vicc-prcsi
dent, and shall also select secretary ant
n treasurer, aud the treasurer shall give
good and efficient bond for the faithful
performance II his duties In such sum ~
The trustees shall from time 10 time deem
necessary.
The trustees shall make such rules. reg
ulations and bylaws ~ they may deem
necessary for the best interest aud govern
mcnt oi said institution not inconsistent
with this conveyance.
In ease yacapcy la the board OF trus
tees occuu', citlicf 10y death, removal, 10
iusal OF inability 20 act. his Successor shal
be chosen by a majority vote VI the 70
manning trustees.
i In case all The trustees should die o
neglect or rciuse 10 net the vacancies mat
be- filed by uoscc- appointed 10y thu
/ Judges Of the Slipfcme Court Of Arkansas
| Sid trustcea aball from time 90 time, q
the means in tyclr hands will justify, PRO
cure public losiuten Of the best talen,
cithor al home railroad, 10 lecture In th'
! hall on scientific. philosophical and prac
teal subjects, ,snsh % anatomy, physi
ology, hygienc.the laws OF marriage, NJ
production and,dlor kindred subjects.
desire that then subjects be- given a prom
incnt place in thv.e lectures, Ms | conside
human happiness Is mop intimately con
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