Franklinton Central Institute, 1901-1902, Washington Parish, LA Submitted by Bonnie M. Dier, Prepared by Sandra M. Corkern June 2001 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ FRANKLINTON CENTRAL INSTITUTE Location We are in the Northeast corner of the Florida parishes. Franklinton is the county seat of Washington Parish and has an exceedingly pleasant sandy situation. We are twenty-two miles from Tangipahoa and thirty miles from Covington. Our town is quiet, healthful, social, moral. We are on the banks of the cool, swift running Bogue Chitto. Our water is good. This we count worth much. Health and society good. Nothing boisterous to be seen. Our people are appreciative of the efforts of our school, and will cooperate with our teachers in making the stay of our boarders pleasant. A literary atmosphere pervades our town. We have good men for town officers and they will do what they can for the upbuilding of our town. Being near the center of the Parish, and promising to do good work for our students, we reasonably expect a good patronage from the surrounding territory. Board of Trustees Adolphe Gayer, President G. W. Goodbee, Secretary T. M. Babington, Treasurer A. J. Seal E. A. Burris B. F. Bateman J. E. Wood Faculty R. M. Logan (University of Nashville, Peabody Norman College) Principal Miss Dean Varnado Primary Grades Miss Mary W. Moseley Music and Elocution THE SCHOOL Introductory We desire to say a few words to the young men and the young women who want an education and into whose hands this Catalogue may fall. We shall endeavor to develop the whole man - physical, mental and moral. The constant aim of our teaching will be mental power, correct ideas of life, and honorable character. These are essential in early life to make successful men and women. The uneducated man or woman is at a serious disadvantage in this enlightened age. Places of trust and honor are given only to those who have skilled hands and educated minds. This country has hundreds of enterprising young men and young women who are anxious to succeed in life, but are not ready to enter the contest for want of mental training. Youth is rapidly changing into manhood, and the opportunity for intellectual development is passing. Something must be done. The demands of the present exceed those of the past. You may be twenty years of age and unable to add fractions correctly, still it is not too late to begin, at least, a common school education. During the next ten years the South will furnish thousands of first-class situations for the young men and young women who are competent to fill them. Make your preparation now, or in the future you will be compelled to stand back and give place to those who have improved their opportunities. You will find in all the teachers patient instructors and faithful friends. To those who are willing to attend faithfully to school duties our course will be very valuable as a preparation for a successful course in life. Believing that we shall have the co-operation of the people of Franklinton and vicinity, we undertake, with pleasure, the management of the Franklinton Central Institute and confidently submit its claims, as a school of high merit, to the public for its future support and encouragement. Very respectfully, Robert M. Logan Purpose We do not claim to give our pupils a thorough college or university education, but we do claim to give a good high school education, and to prepare our pupils to enter any first-class college or university. The school enterprise at Franklinton is in the interest of the country at large - your homes and all that you hold near and dear. In building up and patronizing a home institution, we not only bring honor to our town, but save money for our own pockets, instead of sending it away to distant schools. Boarding Department A competent person will have charge of the Dormitory. This building is neat, commodious, and very convenient to the school. Here especial pains will be taken to make everything comfortable and pleasant for the students, and to surround them with home-life influences. Government The Franklinton Central Institute is not a reformatory school. The time of the teachers ought not to be occupied in managing "bad boys," but in teaching those pupils who want an education and are willing to abide by reasonable regulations to get it. Few rules are made and only such as promote the best interest of the school. It is our aim to assist our pupils in becoming self-governing men and women. We respect our pupils and they respect us. We expect nothing but good of them, and they rarely disappoint us. Library The school has a nucleus of a Library, comprising more than a hundred volumes. We hope to make additions to this from time to time as circumstances permit. Students may also have access to good literature from other sources. Literary Societies The advanced students will be expected to organize themselves into a literary society. The object of the society will be development in composition, declamation, debate and oratory. This work will be under the personal supervision of the teachers and subjects will be assigned and references given by them as far as possible. Membership, however, will not be compulsory. Churches We have here a Methodist and a Baptist Church, and students are expected to attend church and Sunday School at one or the other of these churches. Examinations We have written recitations at regular intervals, and several reviews that train the students to accurate statement. In addition to these written examinations will be held quarterly for the advanced students. Diplomas will be given to those who complete the course of study and stand a satisfactory examination in the same. To Our Patrons In selecting a school for your children you take a step that will have much to do in determining their future usefulness. A great responsibility rests upon the teacher, and that the work may be well done he should have your entire confidence and support. In business the lawyer has your confidence, in sickness the physician is obeyed to the letter, and in no less degree should you trust the teacher that satisfactory results may be reached with your children. Let them understand that you indorse our discipline and management. If you cannot give such indorsement, we cannot reach the highest good with your children. If you feel that you have just ground for complaint, say nothing about it in the presence of your children, but call on the Principal and he will take the greatest pleasure in righting all wrongs, if any wrongs exist. When we accept your child as a pupil, that is our pledge to you that the child will receive our personal attention. We pledge our patrons our very best efforts, and in speaking or writing to you of the progress of your children the truth will be told. Rates of Tuition and Expenses First, Second and Third Grades, per month $1.50 Fourth and Fifth Grades, per month 2.00 Sixth and Seventh Grades, per month 2.50 Eighth, Ninth and Tenth Grades, per month 3.00 Music, Instrumental, per month 2.50 Use of Instrument, per month . 50 Incidental Fee, per month . 05 Diploma Fee 5.00 Board, per month 7.00 to 8.00 Board, Monday to Friday, per month 5.00 Board and tuition payable at end of each month. No deductions made for less than two weeks at any time; then sickness must be the excuse. No deductions for lost time in last four weeks of session. No deductions made for loss of time to pupils finishing the course. All tuition and graduation fee must be paid in full before diploma is issued. Calendar Fall Term begins September 2nd, 1901, closes December 20th, 1901. Spring Term of five months begins December 30th, 1901. Course of Study First Grade Reading, Spelling, Writing, Language, Geography, History, Nature Study, Physiology (oral), Arithmetic. Second Grade Reading, Spelling, Arithmetic, Nature Study, Writing, Geography, History, Language, Physiology (oral), Morals and Manners. Third Grade Reading, Physiology, Language, Geography, Nature Study, Arithmetic, Penmanship, Drawing, Morals and Manners. Fourth Grade Reading, Penmanship, Arithmetic, Language, History, Nature Study, Spelling, Geography, Morals and Manners. Fifth Grade Reading, Spelling, Penmanship, Physiology, Morals and Manners, Language, Geography, History, Nature Study. Sixth Grade Reading from Library, Penmanship, Drawing, Arithmetic, Spelling, Grammar and Composition, History, Geography, Nature Study, Physiology. Seventh Grade Arithmetic, Physical and Commercial Geography, Grammar and Composition, History, Elocution, Algebra. Eighth Grade Latin, Algebra, Arithmetic, Grammar and Composition, Literature, English History, Botany. Ninth Grade Geometry, Latin, Literature, Grammar and Composition, General History, Algebra, Rhetoric, Physics, Civil Government. Tenth Grade Latin, Literature, Rhetoric, Geometry, Political Economy, Chemistry, Logic, Psychology, Geology, Astronomy. Text Books The text books adopted for use in the public schools of Louisiana are used, with few exceptions. Register of Pupils Bateman, Claude Branch, Wilber (c) Bateman, Milton Brumfield, Eva Bateman, Joseph Brumfield, Myrtle Bateman, Julia Blocker, Robert Bateman, Clara Blocker, Doyle Bateman, Fred Blocker, Bessie Bateman, Noel Burkhalter, Alice (d) Bateman, Maurice Carter, Zoe Bateman, Wesley Carter, Otto Babington, John James Carter, Cora Babington, William Carter, Beulah Babington, William Magee Corkern, Lester Babington, Robert Daniels, Willie (a) Babington, Carl Magee Foil, Florence Babington, Ellen Foil, Rosea Babington, Ruth Fussell, Walter W. (e) Ball, Robert (a) Gayer, Homer A. Ball, Stella (a) Gayer, Mannie Bickham, Alice Gayer, Charles Bickham, Mary Gayer, Sadie Bickham, Noel Gayer, Harrison Bickham, Elbert Gayer, Grace Bickham, Julius Jones, Mabel Bickham, Lola Jones, Myrtis Bickham, Effie Jones, Ellen (f) Bickham, Josie Johnson, Andy (g) Bickham, Pauley Kemp, Ella (h) Bickham, Lucius Letchworth, Camelia (f) Bickham, Bessie (b) Magee, Eva Burris, Lewis Ralph (b) Magee, Clotilde Burris, Allie Magee, Fred Burris William J. Magee, Ruby Burris, Wiley Magee, Ollie Burris, Robert Magee, Wood Burris, Otto Magee, Robert Burris, Annie Magee, Effie Burris, Wincie Magee, Stella Burris, Edward Magee, Sadie Burris, Willie Magee, Norma Burris, Maud Magee, Lucile Magee, Willie Toney, Allie Magee, Jacob Toney, Jacob Magee, Fred (g) Toney, Maggie Mitchell, Harvey (m) Toney, Hattie McDougall, Lindsay (i) Toney, Fred Pierce, Bertha Toney, Bessie Pierce, Adolphus Tynes, Taulma Pool, John (f) Tynes, Etna Robbins, D. Eustes Tynes, Fenner Randle, Grigsby Tynes, Belle Rester, Florrie (j) Thomas, Milos (k) Scarborough, Mary (l) Varnado, Macaulay Iverson Scarborough, Etta (l) Varnado, Arthur Schilling, Fannie (k) Varnado, Newton Schilling, Viola (k) Varnado, Lela Stringfield, David Varnado, Mary Stringfield, John Walker, Mary Verne Stringfield, Nancy Warren, Mattie (a) Stringfield, Leona Welch, Lela Simmons, Osborn Williamson, Henry (l) Simmons, Earl Wood, Marvin Simmons, Levy Wood, William Chesley (d) Simmons, Cubic Wood, Robert Simmons, Otto Wood, Oscar Simmons, Modes Wood, Luther Simmons, Thomas Wood, Agnes Simmons, Alton Wood, Willie Seal, Diamond Wood, Houston Seal, Fyler Coleman Wood, Neva Stafford, Effie Wood, Wiley Sheffield, Lieugenia (i) (a) Balltown, La. (h) Palestine, La. (b) Bickham, La. (i) McDougall, La. (c) Pine, La. (j) Sheridan, La. (d) Richardson, La. (k) Popeville, La. (e) Covington, La. (l) Booth, La. (f) Warner, La. (m) Ophelia, La. (g) Zona, La. Music Department Babington, Ellen Carter, Zoa Babington, Carl Gayer, Sadie Bickham, Bessie Jones, Mabel Bickham, Mary Magee, Norma Bickham, Effie Scarborough, Mary Blocker, Bessie Stringfield, Leona Burris, Alice Schilling, Viola Burris, Eddie Toney, Allie Burris, Maud Walker, Verne Brumfield, Eva Graduates 1893 Bankston, Leon Parrott, R. A. 1894 Chiles, Samuel Pigott, Thomas E. 1897 Erwin, W. A. Magee, Noel Johnson, J. K. Pigott, Mrs. Hattie, nee Stallings 1898 Babington, Lenora Crain, Warren H. Babington, F. Nurcelia Magee, Ada Brumfield, Evie Welch, Ella Branch, D. E. Welch, Lucy Brock, J. L. 1899 Brock, Dora Gayer, Theodore Ellis, Jennie Johnson, D. R. Ellis, Addie Knight, Oscar Gayer, Herman Sylvest, Marion Pigott, Mrs. Hattie, nee Stallings Warner, Warren 1900 Daniel, Mrs. Ruth, nee Ball Godwin, Willie Carter, Osceola H. Goodbee, Mrs. Myra, nee Wood 1901 Seal, Fyler Coleman Wood, William Chesley Varnado, Macaulay Iverson Advertisers found in the back of the catalogue Bickham Bros., Franklinton, La., Dealers in General Merchandise - a full supply of School Books and Stationery always on hand - we solicit a share of the trade. Ellis and Goodbee, Attorneys-at-Law - H. E. Ellis, Covington, La., Gordon W. Goodbee, Franklinton, La. - Collections of Claims a specialty - notary in office. Dr. Will Jones, Franklinton, La., Physician and Surgeon - Graduate of Tulane Medical Department of Louisiana. Chronic diseases of women a specialty. Answers calls promptly and makes a careful study of each case. Whit Pierce and Bulloch Bros., -- dealers in General Merchandise, Franklinton, LA Hotel Burris, solicits transient trade, Franklinton, LA W. R. Abney, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Franklinton, La - all calls have prompt attention Subscribe for Franklinton New Era - notice our combination Dr. H. Hullinghorst, Dentist - office at Franklinton, LA F. Bradley, General Drummer, Thomasville, Franklinton, LA - Furnishes any book, paper or magazine published in the world. No money until goods delivered, send orders with Postmaster's guarantee. Workers wanted, ladies, men, girls or boys. Commission or salary. J. A. Burris and Bro., Dealers in General Merchandise, Franklinton, LA. Lewis Miller, Blacksmith and Wheelwright, 35 years experience - Horse shoeing a specialty - Franklinton, La David Taylor, Blacksmith, near Franklinton, LA - repairs buggies and wagons - farm blacksmithing a specialty Edward Mudd, Undertake and Funeral Director - stocks of coffins on hand - Franklinton, LA Dr. O. D. Varnado, Dental Surgeon, Office with Dr. Will Jones (second floor) Office Days: Friday and Saturday Leander Lea, Blacksmith - wagons and buggies repaired, special attention to farm repair work