Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-10
INSTITUTE
HISTORY
BY f. B. sALsBERRY

Great writers when presenting new
book or work Of fiction, as this happens
to be, TO the criticising public, preface
their work by few remarks, setting
forth the object and nature Of their at
tempt.
This is a custom which has been fol-
lowed since the boyhood days Of Noah,
and in fact is an unwrtten law which
must be observed. Hence our PRE-
FACE as follows:
In the compiling of this work, an en-
deayor has been made to supply CON
else yet comprehensive history Of the
State Institute, which convened at
Lawreneeburg, June II, 1906.
The writer. during the progress of the
institute, has experienced not only a
need of histories of various kinds and
colors but in fact all the books which
are used in our public schools would
have been received with opened heart
and out-stretched arms at the time the
examination was being held.
Throughout this work no pains have
been taken to insure strict accuracy OF
the many statements herein contained,
but on the other hand we will allow you
to Judge as to the veracity of the same.
The author has not hesitated to draw
information from any reliable source,
and in fact must acknowledge his in
debtedness TO Miss Arthur, Profs, Oar
rah, Page and SheriIl Prof. Simmon;
will receive our attention later
Such is our preface.
Monday, June II, 1906, is a very i'm
portant date in the minds of many
people in Lawrence and adjoining coun
ties.
Twas upon this date that the State
Institute, as directed by Supt. Mynder
was to convene at Lawrenceburg, tina
the people of this and neighboring coun
ties might be garnered together, as /
were, in one body, and list to the word
of eloquence, knowledge and wisdom
flow from the lips Of as able body 0
instructors as ever stood before an appre
cialiye audience.
The day of opening was genial am
every body in attendance was in sym
pathy with the day. Sad faces hav
been made happy, heavy hearts hav
been made light, while attentive and re
tanning minds have been benefited h
basking in the sun light of intelli
gence.
Everybody felt as though the succes
of the institute depended upon his ow
effort thus adding zeal and zest to tn
work
Mr.. L. B. White, County Superir
tendant of Public Instruction, had bee
working diligently for many month
past that Lawrence County might rC
ceive the proper recognition in matter
pertaining to school work and niue
credit is due him for his unceasin
effort in this direction.
Quite early in the morning of Jur
11th, people of every description, nea
ly, some were tall. some were not, som
were fat while few looked as thoug
they had not eaten previous to their a
rival in town, some were young whi
number of others would like to be COZ
sidered young, could be seen wendir
their way towards the college bnildini
and by 8 o'clock a goody number ha
assembled.
When the hands Of the watch had a
rived at that exact hour in the la
morning when they formed ghtangle
Prof, Darrah raped for order.
moment later silence reigned and the
the Prof. said, "The Lawrencebul
State Institute is now in session." the
turning to Superintendent White askt
regarding the appointing of committee
A short time was spent in this wol
after which the organization of the Il
stitute was effected and Prof Simmer
was selected to act in the double capa'
ity of Secretary aud Treasurer of the l
stitute.
A Press Committee was appointed
supply material for the "Daily Dem
crat" which has been published in Il
interest of the Institute, How wwelI tn
committee has done its work is for you
say, but ere you pass judgement kind
consult us, as we too, arein a measur
responsible for some OF the thing
therein contained.