The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-09
TEACHERS FAVOR TEXT BOOK LAW
Resolutions Adopted by Talla-
 dega County Institute.
THOSE WHO WERE PRESENT
Educators Adjourn After Pleasant ses- sion at Sylacauga-Life of Hon. J. L. M. Curry Referred
 to In Resolutions.

Sylacauga, March s.-(Special) J. The Talladega County Teachers institute, which has been in session at the Fourth District Agricultural school, in this city was brought to close yesterday. It Is said to have been the most interest ing and instructive institute ever held in the county.
 The following resolutions were offered and adopted:
 Whereas, It has pleased God to remove from the scene of his earthly labors the Hon. J. L.. M. Curry, and, whereas, for many years he was resident of Alabama and Talladega county, Resolved: First That we the teachers in Tal- | ladega county in convention assembled, l do record our admiration of the splen- did ability, the lofty patriotism, and the devotion to duty that marked the life of this great man, that we feel that in his death the south has lost a rep | resentative citizen and a powerful friend, and that our country should ever revive the memory of one who as a legislator, educator, orator and Christian gentle man, made a profound impression upon his time.
 
 of more funds for our common schools; do heartily endorse the bill now before the general assembly of Alabama, to al- | low the citizens of school districts the 1 privilege of voting on local taxation, and I hope the bill will become law. Third. That in our judgment as teach l CTS, school districts, with schools located according to population, would be an im- 1 provement upon the present township ri | any and all efforts to bring about this needed change.
 Fourth That we, feeling that another | step in behalf of the children of Alabama l has been made, do heartily endorse the | uniform text book bill.
 Text Book Law Endorsed.
 Fifth. That we extend to the dis | tinguished gentleman, educator and 1 Christian divine, Dr. Montague of How l ard college, our appreciation of the two l able lectures he so kindly delivered, feel l ing that his burning words of advice and wisdom will ever live in the hearts of | the school teachers so fortunate as to l hear him.
 Sixth. That we tender our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Sylacauga for their kindness in furnishing us hom mss and providing for our comfort during our stay here.
 Seventh That we express to Professor Anderson, his faculty and students, our high appreciation of their efforts in pro- viding for our entertainment and assure them, that the music and recitations were edifying as well as entertaining.
 Eighth. That we extend thanks to the | Educational exchange and our Mountain Home for furnishing us well printed l programmes.
 Ninth. That we offer words of cheer. l county superintendent for the interest he is manifesting in the cause of educa- tion in Talladega county, and especial ly do we appreciate the efforts put forth by him to make this institute a success.
 Those In Attendance.
 The name of forty-three teachers present were enrolled. Among them were the following: Prof. T. A. Anderson, Prof A. F. Cory, Miss Mary E. Robin son, Miss Callie Milligan, Miss Isabel Phillips, Mrs. A. L. Oden, T. H. Owens, Miss Lida Smith, Miss Lonella Thomas, Miss Ethlyn Gross, Miss Dora Jones, Miss Zemulah Miller of Sylacauga, w. B. Oden, Chandler Springs; Miss Bertie oden. Miss Bessie Thornton, Miss Mary Taylor, Otis Nichols, Miss Hallie Bos- we'll Miss Hallie Henderson, Miss Leila Huey, Miss Minnie Miller, Talladega; Miss Lizzie Pouncy, Jenifer; Miss Laura Rowe, McElderry; MISS EVeiyn street, Berneys; c. c. Slaton, Sycamore; W. T. Stewman Warm Springs; J. A. Weaver, Ironton; Miss Mollie Oden, J. w. Cole man, Miss Florence Jones, w. S. Me- Leod, Mrs. w. s. Mcleod, Childersburg; Miss Zada Pruett, c. D. Jarvis, Miss Mamie Martin, Fayetteville; c. R. Wei don Marble Valley; B. F. Camp, Hope vile; Miss Sue Bagley, Oxford; Miss Flora Davis, Miss Maud Evans, T. M. Evana MunfOrd: Miss Matte Knox Misa Floy LeCroy, Sylacauga M. F. Linder, Kymulga.
 Many interesting papers were read and each session of the institute was mark ed by the high class work in all the ex- ercises. Much profit has been derived from this meeting not only by the t,aeh- CTS, but by the entire community.