The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-03-28

just pride in their athletic field |
is one of the finest in the state. Firm
muscles and a vigorous constitution
are now well recognized aim O
school life, and the students are en-
couraged to engage in manly game
and sports.
The faculty consists of five trained
and experienced teachers, all working
together in harmony. Prospects now
indicate that the attendance mex
year will call for an increase of the
faculty. In that case the demand will
be met with the customary good
Judgment of the principals.
This sketch of the Branham &
Hughes school would be incomplete
without some further reference to the
men who made it what it is.
VIM. G. Branham is a native Ten :
nessean, born in Sumner county about
30 years ago. He received his training
under Jno. L. Cooper Princeton
man. Entered Vanderbilt in 1888. re-
ceived his M. A. degree in 81, and
held a fellowship in History and
Political Economy in this University
one year. The next six years he was
one of the faculty of University School
Recalled to Vanderbilt, he taught
Eng lish and History there three other
years, and came thence to Spring Hill.
William Hughes is Union City
man. Completing the course at
Webb's School, Bell Buckle, he taught
in this school three years. The next
five years of his life were spent in
Vanderbilt University, where he
taught Mathematics one year after
receiving his NJ. A. He then joined
with Mr.. Branham in the establish
ment of the school at Spring Hill .
1t will be noted that the preliminary
training of these gentlemen has been
such as to peculiarly fit them for their
chosen life work.
And it should be added that the high
personal character of the men, together
with their efficient work, has won for
them the unqualified endorsement of
such men as Chancellor Kirkland of
the Vanderbilt and has given them
the position and prestige they enjoy |
as educators.
Anti Saloon.
Spring Hill was re-incorporated IN
1901, and has full quota of munich
pal officers made up from among the
best men of the place. This was a
move to get rid of the saloon, and to
emphasize the determination of the
citizens to suffer no disorderly conduct
Of any character in the town.
Bank OF Spring Hill. !
The financial institution of the little
city is the Spring Hill Bank. which
began business in April 1901, with
Walter Bailey, President, and E. HI.
Ayers, Cashier. The bank has cash
,apital of S15, 900, and does a general
banking business. The directors
stockholders and patrons are solid
citizens of the county. Successful from
he start. the BANKS outlook is par
bright. A statement issued
at the close Ut the past year, after $50 s
lays of actual operation, shows net
ain of over per cent on capital. This
indicates the character of the Institu- q
ion as an investment.
Every arrangement for the security ]
If the funds entrusted to the bank s l
eeping is fully provided. 1t has a Z
re proof vault of the most approved {
ype, within which is burglar proof /
afe complete in every modern detail, ~
nd as final precaution the bank car a
les burglar insurance :.
Mr.. Ayers, the cashier, is a native Ii
Virginia, where he was born in =
553. Completing his education in 2
richmond College, he went with the "
anking house of W. B. Isaacs & Co., v
Richmond. While yet in his n
Iinority, he came to Tennessee. tax p
x a position in the offices of the N. ~
& st. l.. r. r. He was in the
nploy of this corporation thirty years.
r. Ayers was director Of the Ores
IN Bank from its organization. From
resden he came to Spring Hill to &C 81
pt his present position. The man. m
cement of the banks affairs devolve or
rgely upon him. and to his efficiency 70
due in great measure its present n
lttering condition. of
L. T. Ayers, his son, is assistant. FL