Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-12-09

ing is under consideration. The fol-
lowing is Judge Pryors letter which
was published in last weeks issue OF
the Statesman Democrat
From the columns Of the South
Pittsburg Hustler we gather that the
enterprising citizens Of that place are
after the high school. From the same
source we gather that they are tuil OF
local pride and interest. Ihese VII
tues are commendable.
"The site and location are all rlgnt
so far as South Pittsburg and that
community is concerned, but, what
about the general interests OF the coun-
ty! :,
1.-THE county as whole should be
considered above all local interests
when it comes to the location OF such
an institution, all local pride and per
sonal interest should be laid aside
when it comes to a question that
affects the masses.
"The purpose for which high
school is intended and how to accom-
plish that purpose should be uppermost
in the minds Of the people.
''The time, when; the place, where;
and the financial condition of the coun-
ty are very important factors ana
should be considered soberly by tne
very best judgement we have, for tnls
question affects the whole county.
I'm locating the high school the
very best men we have should be Sc
lected to attend to this duty-men who
can and will lay aside all personal in
terests and act for the welfare OF the
people who are to be benefited by the
institution.
1.-The number of high schools for the
county at present are limited to one,
only. and the location of it seems to
be agitating the minds of the people
and it is, or should be, very impor-
tant matter.
"There are many things that must
be considered before the creation and
establishment of this institution. The
financial condition of the county at
present and for period of years to
come, is such that it would not be
prudent and just to tho tax payers to
undertake to raise the necessary fund
it would require to erect, furnish and
equip suitable buildings. 1t means
something to do this.
"When this is done it should be
built for the future as well as the
present. 1t would not be good bust
ness judgement to undertake this en-
terprise with less than $15, 900 or $50, :
900, and the county is in no condition
to make this outlay at present, and to
issue bonds for this purpose will re-
quire authority from this legislature,
which meets in 1911.
"Under present conditions it is bur-
den enough to establish and maintain
a high school, to say nothing OF the
cost to erect buildings. Should Ma
rion County go into the high school
business the proper thing to do is to
rent or lease suitable buildings, until
such time as the county is able to erect
or purchase a suitable house. This
can be done at very reasonable ex-
pense and a magnificent building and
campus secured, location so as to meet
the demands and requirements of the
public, thus giving the people of Ma.
rion County high school sooner than
it would be possible were the county
to undertake to construct new build
ings.
".While the good people of South
Pittsburg are working for the inter
ests of their town and community, il
is nothing but right and proper fol
the people who, in their judgement
can and will freely lay aside all per
sonal ambition and work for the in
terest of the patrons of high schoo
with reference to its location and en-
vironments.
,, ''It is time for the people of Jaspe,
and all who consider this the place fo
said school, and, it seems there cal
be no question in the minds of all un
biased people but that Jasper is the
proper place. 1t seems that there neet
S not be any argument produced to con
! vince all fair-minded people
: Now, if the demand for as man,
as three or more high school building
were sufficient and the county able t.
support them, then, South Pittsbur