Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-10

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equally as much good has resulted
therefrom.
As the last day drew to n close many
a heart felt sad 10 think and TO know
that the hour would soon come when
good bys' must be said, yet they were
happy in the fact that the time had
been so pleasant and profitably spent In
Lawrenceburg.
A few words regarding the lives Of
those who have added so much to make
the institute, which is now drawing to
a close, such q marked success that the
result is being heralded on tongues Of
silver to the remotest parts of the Vol
unteer state, and then we are DONE
Some time during the century which
has just passed and rolled its years be-
yond the reach Of humanity, there ap
peared in a certain home in Tennessee
little maid. The exact place is
concealed in as much obscurity as Is
her age, yet as the history we are en-
gagged in writing is a modern one we
will not consider the number of years
ago this event occurred as principle
factor. Suffice it to say that the nour-
ishment which was given her had life
giving properties and she grew until the
hues of the rose faded in her presence
At an oPportune stage in life the privi-
leges of our public schools were afforded
this little lass and she grew in knowl-
edge, such as only the studious acquire.
Spending some years, which according
to the great Book of Truth, may be an
age for some of MS, in fitting herself for
the work in which she decided to engage
she launched out in larger fields Of labor,
and is meeting with unlimited success
We are pleased that it has been our
good fortune to have this individual
with us during the past two institutes,
and trust\wc may be so fortunate in
years to come
October 7th, 1880 is a date which all
students of Tennessee history will rem
ember Twas then that Tennessee as
sisted by few neighboring states, met
the British soldiers at Kings Mountain
and spoke in very emphatic and
determined manner, and as result of
this battle new and very interesting
page has been added to our history
just SO years after the above event Oc-
cured another page was added to the
history of Tennessee and he was called
Frederick Frederick was of Scotch
Irish descent, but this was not made
known to him until he was few years
old, as it was feared he might raise
some objections.
There being no objections raised this
little boy was started in school, and il
seems as though he was a very indust
rious one.
After acquiring as much knowledge
as is usually impaired in the country
schools of the state this boy was ambiti-
] ous to know more 80 he read and stud
: led, and studied and read until his de
sire was more fully realized.
A number of years were spent il
teaching the young idea how to acquire
knowledge, after which time the Ptof
was elected County Supt. of William
son County place which he success
fully filled from the time of Induction
to hffice s years ago.
His work before the institute here
has been of the highest type, and W
feel lothe that the time is at hand whel
this meeting of teachers must adjourn
We are sure Prof Page will be remem
bered kindly by all who have had tn
pleasure of meeting him.
The name Blount is familiar witt
every boy and girl in Tennessee.
He it was who took such an activ
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part in the early develOpement of th
state, and ont of respect to his memOr
a county is named in memory of hi
great sacrifice to his countrymen.
Blount Coudty is not only impor
: tant in this respect but our friend Prof
Sheriff. has also added to its gaeatnes
by being native born Blount county
ite. This great event occurred in 1866
y and if the worthy Prof remains o.
y this mundane sphere until the 9TH 0
1t next September he will have reache
one half score and two years,
i For a number of years our suble,
attended the public schools of his natl,
county, hut at later date conclude
, that his calling was to teach, so h
y carefully fitted himself for this grea
: work Moving to Vert Tennessee h