The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-26

college had been maintained with two
professors and a tutor, but matters
were most discouraging. The building
was falling down, creditors were de-
manding payment of their claims, and
judgments had been obtained against
the property At this crisis an offer
was received from Walhalla, S. c.,
and the college was removed to that
place in October, 1868. The removal
was not difficult of achievement, as
it IS said the only material assets of
the school at that time were 'the COL
Iege bell, the remnant Of library,
and a few blackboards and benches"
The college was continued in the
mountain town until 1877.
But the people of Newberry could
not long endure the sight of the ruins
that had been a college. Grim and
gaunt the crumbling walls were
continual hallenge to their enter
prise. In 1876, during the statewide
iubilations over Wade Hampton's
election and the rout of evil and mis-
government, the citizens Of NeWberry
raised a sufficient su moi money to
bring the college to it's original home.
In the fall of 1877 the college resumed
its work at Newberry. During the thir-
ty-fve years since that time the
school has fourished beyond the hopes
of it's most sanguine friends.
Under the wise administration of the
late DR.. George w. Holland, the num-
Der of students increased and many
improvements were made. He gave
his life to Newberry, and with his last
breath prayed, God bless Newberry
college,"
George B. Cromer, Esq, succeeded
to the presidency. In a notable ad-
of eight years the college
grew and it's influence extended. One
signal success of DR.. Cromer's service
was the erection of Holland hall, the
most imposing of the buildings on
Newberry's campus.
DR.. Cromer was succeeded in office
by Rev. James A. B. Scherer, PhD,
LID. After four years of brilliant
service to the institution, he resigned
in 1908. By his strenuous efforts the
equipment of the college was greatly
increased and the endowment raised
to almost thrice its size when he took
charge. The gymnasium, donated by
the alumni, was completed, techno-
logical school organized and build
ing with complete appliances erected
for thorough courses in engineering.
The college has won a place among
the high-grade institutions of educa-
ton in the South. With its history Of
achievement to guard and cherish, it
pursues it's mission to the young men
and women of this section with en-
thusiasm, confidence, and trust in God.
The Board of Tr-~'~o"
Term Expires November, 1911-Rev,
M. G. G.. Scherer, D. D., Charleston,
S. c.; DR.. E. o. Hentz, Pomaria, S. c.;
Rev. James D. Kinard, Newberry, S.
c.; Rev. S. T. Hallman, D. D., Spar
tanburg, S. c.; J. F. Ficken, Esq,
Charleston, S. c.: J. C. Seegers, Esq,
Columbia, C. c.; William A. Moseley,
Esq, Prosperity, S. c.
Term Expires November, 1912-A.
H. Kohn, Esq, Columbia, S. c.; ]. w.
Denny, Esq, Jennys, S. c.; Rev. NJ.
o. J. Kreps, Columbia, S. c.; Rev. c.
P. Boozer, Leesyille, S. c.; Rev. j.
D. Bowles, Coronaca, S. c.; J. D.
Cappelmann, Esq, Charleston, S. c.;
Hon. A. F. Lever, Lexington, S. C.
Term Expires November, 1913-Rev.
J. A. Sigh, slighs, S. c.; L. S. Bow
ers, Esq, Prosperity, S. c.; D. B.
Wheeler, Esq, Silverstreet, S. c.; Rev.
z. W. Bedenbaugh, Prosperity, S. c.;
George S. Mower, Esq, Newberry, S.
c.; George B. Cromer, Esq, Newber-
~, S. c.; C. NJ. Efrd, Esq, Lexington,
S. c.; DR.. O. B. Mayer, Newberry, S. c.
Member Ex-Offcio-President J.