CARTER COUNTY, TN - DEEDS - Milligan College Board of Directors Minutes, 1908-1910 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Cindy McCachern McCachern@worldnet.att.net ==================================================================== MILLIGAN COLLEGE OF TENNESSEE FIRST MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes Of: 4 Apr 1908 The Incorporators of Milligan College of Tennessee held this first meeting in the office of George W. Hardin in Johnson City, Tennessee, on the fourth day of April, 1908, pursuant to the following call issued on the first day of the same month. "A special meeting of the Incorporators of Milligan College of Tennessee is hereby called to convene in the office of George W. Hardin, in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Saturday, the fourth day of April, 1908, at nine o'clock A.M., for the purpose of organization, including the election and installation of officers of said corporation, the drafting and adoption of By-laws, the acceptance of a conveyance of the property of Milligan College, the election of a president of the college, and the selection of a faculty for the same; and for the purpose of considering the matter of repairing and furnishing the old buildings of the Institution, the raising and collection of funds for College purposes, the purchase of additional lands for the benefit of the school for the transaction of any and all other business that may, properly, come before the meeting and for general corporate purposes. This the first day of April, 1908. Incorporators: C. C. Taylor, G. W. Hardin, W. G. Payne, J. E. Crouch, W. J. Matthews, J. W. Williams Attest: S. W. Price an incorporator Present: C. C. Taylor, Esq., G. W. Hardin, W. G. Payne, J. W. Williams, J. E. Crouch, Dr. W. J. Matthews, S. W. Price On motion of S. W. Price seconded by G. W. Hardin, C. C. Taylor was made temporary chairman; and on motion of G. W. Hardin, seconded J. E. Crouch, S. W. Price became temporary secretary. Moved by G. W. Hardin and seconded by J. E. Crouch that the temporary organization be made permanent. Carried. Moved by G. W. Hardin and seconded by J. W. Williams that the present corporation notify the resolutions and the action thereon of the in the employment of Dr. F. D. Kershner as president of the school. Carried. On motion of J. W. Williams, seconded by W. G. Payne, S. W. Price was appointed a committee to draft suitable By-laws for the corporation. Moved by G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. W. Williams that the present corporation accept the conveyance of the property of Milligan College. Carried. On motion of G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. W. Williams, Dr. Kershner was authorized to arrange with a number of prominent ministers of the Christian Church for a lecture course at the College for the session of 1908-1909. Moved by Dr. W. J. Matthews, seconded by G., W. Hardin, that a committee of three of the members of the Board be appointed to act with Dr. Kershner in the selection of a faculty for the school and in formulating and maintaining plans for the management of the Home. Carried. And, as such committee, the chair appointed: J. E. Crouch, chairman, G. W. Hardin, W. G. Payne Moved by G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. W. Williams, that as committee of four be appointed to act with Dr. Kershner to inspect the College building and make such repairs as may be necessary to put same in condition for school purposes. Carried. And the chair appointed, as such committee: W. G. Payne, chairman, J. E. Crouch, G. W. Hardin, C. C. Taylor On motion of J. W. Williams, seconded by W. G. Payne, the same persons constituting the foregoing repair committee be the same, hereby, are appointed a building committee to construct a modern dormitory. Carried. On motion of S. W. Price, seconded by Dr. W. J. Matthews, G. W. Hardin was elected Treasurer and the following finance committee appointed: G. W. Hardin, chairman, C. C. Taylor, W. G. Payne Moved by J. E. Crouch, seconded by J. W. Williams, that the Board do now adjourn to meet at Milligan on the 11th day of May, 1908. Carried. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD MAY 11TH, 1908 Pursuant to a provision of the charter, and the foregoing order of adjournment the Board of Directors of Milligan College of Tennessee met at the College on the 11th day of May, 1908, that same being Monday of Commencement week. Called to order at 9 o'clock, A.M. Present and presiding, C. C. Taylor, president. The following business was transacted and ordered to be entered of record, to wit: The roll was called: C. C. Taylor, G. W. Hardin, W. G. Payne, J. E. Crouch, J. W. Williams, Dr. J. W. Matthews, and Prof. J. Hopwood were present and answering to their names. The minutes of April 4th were read and approved. Reports of Committees By-Laws: We, your committee, respectfully submit the following: By-Laws: Milligan College of Tennessee Article I: Section 1. The officers of the Board of Directors of the corporation share the (l) a President, (2) a Secretary, (3) a Treasurer, (4) a Vice-President, who shall be elected at a regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors at the time and place fixed by the charter for such meetings, and quorum being present. And where so elected, shall hold office for a term of one year and until the election and qualification of their successors. Provided, that the terms of officers elected at the first meeting of the directors shall expire with the convening of the board in its first annual session. Section 2. There shall be a regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors at the time and place fixed in the charter, and as many special meetings thereof as its president shall call: provided, always, the purpose of each and every called meeting shall be plainly and certainly expressed in the call, and Section 3. The President shall call a special meeting of the Board when requested so to do in writing by as many as nine (9) of the members thereof. Section 4. At least ten days notice of any called meeting shall be given in writing to each director, counting from the date on which the notice is mailed. And, if a notice is put in the Post office, stamped and correctly addressed to the last recorded address of any director, the presumption that he received the same shall be conclusive. Article II. Section l. There shall be an executive Committee or Board of Control selected from the Board of Directors at its regular annual meeting to serve for the term of one year, and until the section and qualification of its successor; provided that the term of office of any executive committee that may be appointed prior to the annual meeting of 1908, will expire with that meeting. Section 2. The Executive Committee shall hold the regular annual meeting at the time and place designated in the charter: and may have special or called meeting as in the same manner and upon the same conditions provided for called meetings of the Board; except, that the same may be had upon the written request of as many as three members and upon only three days notice. Section 3. The Executive committee or Board of control shall, from time to time, elect a President of the College, a person of character, learning, wisdom, and experience; and by and with the advice of that president, select a faculty and fix the compensation of same. Section 4. The President of the College may suspend or dismiss any student for cause; but, in all cases of suspension or dismissal, there may be an appeal to the executive committee or Board of control. Article III. Section 1. The duties of all the officers shall be such as ordinarily devolve upon their office in a corporative of this character. The president shall preside at all meetings, shall call special meetings as heretofore provided, shall appoint all committees not otherwise to be selected, and, when authorized so to do shall sizing the signature of the of the corporation by himself as president. In the absence, sickness, death, or disability of the president, the vice-president shall assume and discharge all of the duties of the president. The secretary shall make and keep a full and correct record of all the proceedings of each meeting: and the same shall be open to the inspection of each member of the Board. The Treasurer shall collect, receive, and be and become the custodian of all funds and monies of the corporation and shall pay each the same upon the written order of the president counter signed by the Secretary. He shall keep books showing the financial condition of the corporation, particularly his receipts and disbursements which books shall, at all times, be open to the inspection of any member of the Board. And the Treasurer shall give bond with good and solvent security in the purse sum of not less than five thousand dollars conditioned to faithfully account to the corporation for all funds and monies that may come into his hands. Article IV. Section 1. The Board of Directors may, at any annual meeting provide for a financial agent and the duties and compensation thereof will be such as may be stipulated in the resolution or order enacting the office. Article V. Section 1. The president of the college and the president of the Executive Committee shall each make an annual report and recommendations, in writing, to each regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors; and Section 2. The president of the college shall make such reports and recommendations to the executive Committee, from time to time, as he may desire or it may request. Article VI. Section l. Honorary degrees may be conferred upon such persons as are, by the Faculty and the Executive Committee, deemed entirely worthy; but upon not more than three persons any one year. Article VII. Section 1. The By-Laws may be amended at any regular or called meeting of the Directors by an affirmation vote of two- thirds of the members present, there being a quorum present and voting; provided, that said amendment shall have been proposed in writing at the meeting next preceeding its adoption. Article VIII. Section 1. The order of business in the Sessions of the Board of Directors and of the executive committee shall be: l. Call to Order, 2. Roll Call, 3. Prayer, 4. Reading of Minutes, 5. Reading of the Call, if a called meeting 6. Report of the Treasurer 7. Report of Standing Committees, 8. Report of Special Committees, 9. Report of the President of the College, 10. Report of the President of the Corporation, 11. Report of Financial Agent, 12. Unfinished Business, 13. New Business, 14. The Election of Officers 15. Appointment of Standing Committees, 16. Adjournment Section 2. All sessions of the Board and of the Executive Committee where not herein otherwise provided, shall be conducted upon and governed by the Rules of Parliamentary usage. Article IX. Section 1. The foregoing may be adopted and become the By- Laws of this corporation by a two-thirds vote: a quorum being present and voting. Very respectfully submitted, this the 11th day of May, 1908. S. W. Price The Report of the Committee on By-Laws was adopted as read. Directors present and voting as follows: G. W. Hardin, aye, W. G. Payne, aye, J. E. Crouch, aye, J. W. Williams, aye, Dr. W. J. Matthews, aye, Prof. J. Hopwood, aye, C. C. Taylor, president. The Faculty Committee, heretofore appointed, reported the selection of a faculty for the school session of 1908-1909, and suggesting salaries as follows: Dr. F. D. Kershner, Bible and Philosophy salary and board, one thousand dollars per year Language--Miss Ellis salary $500.00 per year and board English --Miss Archer salary $45.00 per month and board Mathematics--Robert Garrett salary $500.00 per year Stenographer--Knight salary $40.00 per month and board Music--Miss Johnson salary $500.00 per year and board Matron--Mrs. Johnson salary $250.00 per year and board History--E. C. Lacy salary $500.00 per year Art and Elocution--to be supplied salary board and percentage of tuition Business--to be supplied Short-hand and typewriting only to be taught this session On motion of Dr. Matthews, thew foregoing recommendations of the committee were adopted. Adjourned for dinner until 2 o'clock, P.M. Reconvened at 2:15 o'clock p.m., with C. C. Taylor, W. J. Matthews, J. Hopwood, W. G. Payne, and G. W. Hardin present. On motion of J. Hopwood, seconded by Dr. W. J. Matthews, a committee--consisting of C. C. Taylor, W. G. Payne, and Prof. Kershner--was appointed to examine Prof. H. G. Garrett's property in the buildings belonging to the cottage with a view to purchasing from him for the college such of his property as, in the opinion of the committee, may be of service to the institution. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning, May 12th, 1908, at 8 o'clock A.M. at the same place. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary 12 May 1908 Adjourned meeting called to order at 8 o'clock A.M. on May 12th, 1908, by the same presiding officer as on yesterday, with the following directors present and answering to the roll call: C. C. Taylor, J. Hopwood, Dr. W. J. Matthews, W. G. Payne, and G. W. Hardin After prayer by Prof. Hopwood, the following proceedings were had and ordered to be entered of record, to wit: W. G. Payne, Committee to acquire additional land for the college reported that he had bought the George F. Williams farm adjoining the college campus and that he would see to the corporation twelve acres off of same adjacent to the present campus at the price of one hundred dollars per acre. Moved by G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. Hopwood, that proposition and report of the committee be accepted and the twelve acres purchased. Carried. And it was so ordered. Committee on repairs reported through W. G. Payne, that a thorough examination of the old college building had been made and it had been found safe and that same could be made tenable with a small out lay for repairs. Moved by Matthews and seconded by Hopwood that the foregoing report of Repairs Committee be accepted and the committee authorized and directed to proceed with the repair work and draw on the Treasurer of cost and expense of same. Carried. On motion of Matthews, seconded by Payne, the Finance Committee is authorized to employ a Financial Agent, at once, to take the field to collect old obligations and to secure new pledges for the work. Finance Committee though C. C. Taylor, reported that five thousand dollars could be borrowed of the Trustee of Carter County. Moved by G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. Hopwood that the corporation borrow such sum as it may up to five thousand dollars of the Trustee of Carter County and that the officers of the corporation to wit: C. C. Taylor, as president and S. W. Price, as Secretary, execute the corporations note or notes therefore; and, if necessary, to secure the same by a trust deed or mortgage of the strip of land bought by W. G. Payne and so as to include the new dormitory; the said officers are, hereby, authorized to execute said mortgage or deed of trust by signing the name of the corporation buy as such president and such Secretary respectively. Carried. Moved by Hardin, seconded by Hopwood, that the Board do now adjourn to meet in the office of G. W. Hardin at Johnson City, Tennessee, on the 16th day of May 1908, at 9 o'clock, A.M. Carried. And in accordance with said motion the meeting adjourned. C. C. Taylor, President, S. W. Price, Secretary 16 May 1908 On the 16th day of May, 1908, at 9 o'clock, A.M., pursuant to the foregoing order of adjournment the Board of Directors met in the office of G. W. Hardin in Johnson City, Tennessee. Present and presiding the same officers as on the former day of the session. Directors present and answering to roll call: C. C. Taylor, W. G. Payne, Dr. W. J. Matthews, Prof. J. E. Crouch, G. W. Hardin, and S. W. Price. After prayer by Prof. J. E. Crouch, the following proceedings were had and ordered to be entered of record, to wit: Minutes of preceeding days of this session read and approved. On motion of G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. E. Crouch, the committee heretofore appointed to examine the property of Prof. H. R. Garrett is cautioned and authorized to buy for the use of the College such of the said property, including certain pianos, as, in their opinion, will be of value to the corporation; and make final and complete settlement with Prof. Garrett in all matters relating to the college. Moved by G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that the corporation borrow of Dr. F. D. Kershner's brother, through the former the sum of three thousand dollars to be used in the construction of the proposed new dormitory and for other corporate purposes; and that C. C. Taylor, as president, and S. W. Price as secretary, respectively be, and are hereby, authorized and empowered to execute the note of the corporation therefore; and to secure the same, to execute and deliver a second mortgage or trust deed or deed of trust on corporate real estate. Said money to be borrowed and said notes and out of trust to be executed and delivered at such time as the money may be needed. Carried. Moved by W. G. Payne and seconded by Dr. W. J. Matthews that the Board do now adjourn. Carried. And the session was accordingly adjourned. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary 3 Nov 1908 First Meeting Executive Board of Directors after the session of the State Convention in Chattanooga In obedience to a call signed and issued to all the directors in legal form, a meeting of the Board was held in the office of G. W. Hardin in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 1908, with the following directors present and answering to roll call: C. C. Taylor, W. G. Payne, G. T. Williams, Dr. W. J. Matthews, J. E. Crouch, J. W. Williams, George W. Hardin, and S. W. Price. The following proceedings were had and ordered to be entered of record: G. W. Hardin nominated C. C. Taylor for President of the temporary organization. He was unanimously elected and S. W. Price was elected temporary secretary. On motion of G. W. Hardin, seconded by Dr. W. J. Matthews, the temporary organization was made permanent. On motion of W. G. Payne, seconded by J. E. Crouch, Dr. Kershner was elected vice-president and assistant secretary. G. W. Hardin was elected Treasurer. On motion of J. E. Crouch, seconded by J. W. Williams, the Board adjourned to meet at the College on Monday, the 9th day of November, 1908, at 9:30 o'clock, A.M. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Treasurer 9 Nov 1908 On the Ninth day of November, 1908, at 8:30 o'clock, A.M. pursuant to the foregoing order of adjournment, the Board of Directors met in Room Number nine of the College. Present and presiding the same officer as on the former day of the session: when the following additions at proceedings were had and ordered to be entered of record: Directors present and answering to roll call: C. C. Taylor, W. G. Payne, G. T. Williams, Dr. W. J. Matthews, J. E. Crouch, J. W. Williams, George W. Hardin, and S. W. Price. G. W. Hardin, Treasurer, read his report in words and figures as follows: Report of Treasurer, Nov. 9th, 1908 Contract with Lunville for Dormitory was--$13820.00 Extras Outhouse $26.00, table for tank $39.00 Screen windows--dining tables $22.00--$87.00 Servants Cottage--$336.00 Work on Old Buildings--$433.40--$14676.40 Amount paid Linville--$12641.32 Due Linville--$2035.08 We have accepted two accounts and charged to Linville's account which we still owe, to wit: Brading & Marshall--$451.61 Sells Mtg. Co.--$400.00 Borton and Mountcaste--$488.13--$1339.74 We owe for furniture (about) $1100.00 We owe on heating and plumbing (about)--$800.00 We owe Summers & Parrott (about)--$500.00 We owe Trustee of Carter County (borrowed)--$3000.00 We owe F. D. Kershner, agent, (borrowed)--$3000.00 We owe City National Bank, (borrowed)--$2000.00 We owe The Peoples Bank, (borrowed)--$1000.00 We owe W. G. Payne, (borrowed)--$1000.00 $15774.82 There has come into my hands; from subscriptions--$2003.00 from Carter County Trustee--$3000.00 from F. D. Kershner, agent--$3000.00 from school collections--$1350.00 from City National Bank--$2000.00 from The Peoples Bank--$1000.00 from W. G. Payne--$1000.00 Brick Kiln, charged to Linville--$702.00 Settlement with J. A. Campbell--$6.16 $14061.16 Accounts expended for which I hold vouchers: Charter expenses--$10.00 Garrett Settlement--$349.58 Mitchell--Plans for dormitory--$67.00 Excavating and hauling--$372.60 W. G. Payne, for 9.26 acres land--$926.00 Repairs on old buildings--$606.33+ Kershner's expenses, including expenses for canned goods for winter, etc.--$399.38+ Printing and advertising--$199.60 Insurance 6.27--Tuning Pianos $30.00--$36.27 Water tank, sewer pipe, laying pipe--$129.80 Paid Linville on contract--$10901.58+ Campbell for area wall--$150.00 Biddle on Plumbing and Heating--$1068.85+ Holston Electric Co.--$75.00 Moody, for Kolsonining--$80.00 S. B. White, for dishes, etc--$67.23 J. A. Campbell, on salary (old note)--$300.00+ Amhurst-Smith 12.50--Group $3.94--$16.44 Teacher's Salaries (month)--$394.44 Discount--$54.50 Roscoe Hodges (canvassing)--$25.63 52 tons coal--$117.00 $16327.85 2266.69 Respectfully submitted G. W. Hardin, Treasurer Treasurer reported further that the corporation owes $206.00 on insurance. Moved by Dr. W. J. Matthews, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that the foregoing report of the Treasurer be adopted, and filed with the secretary and spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Carried. And was so ordered. Dr. Kershner made a report for the school and boarding house. But the secretary was not furnished a copy. Moved by J. E. Crouch, seconded by G. T. Williams, that a committee of two be appointed to investigate and report upon the advisability of issuing bonds to pay existing debts of the corporation to an adjourned meeting to be held at the office of G. W. Hardin, in Johnson city, on Monday, November 23rd, 1908, at 9 o'clock, A. M. Carried and was so ordered. The chair appointed and constituted G. W. Hardin and S. W. Price a committee for that purpose. Moved by G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that Dr. Kershner be authorized and empowered to find and employ a suitable person as Financial Agent of the College. Carried, and it was so ordered. On motion of J. E. Crouch, seconded by G. T. Williams, the Board adjourned to meet in the office of G. W. Hardin, in Johnson City, on the 23rd day of November, 1908, at 9 o'clock, A. M. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary 23 Nov 1908 On the 23rd day of November, 1908 at 9 o'clock, A.M., pursuant to the foregoing order of adjournment, the Board met in the office of G. W. Hardin in Johnson City. Present and presiding the same officer as on the last day of the session when and where the following additional proceedings were had and ordered to be entered of record: Members present and answering to roll call: C. C. Taylor, G. W. Hardin, J. E. Crouch, Geo. T. Williams, Dr. W. J. Matthews, and S. W. Price Dr. Kershner was also present. Committee on the issuance of bonds reported, through its chairman, G. W. Hardin against the advisability of issuing bonds without the consent of the entire Board of Directors given in special session for that purpose assembled. and, as Mr. Hardin had gone to Nashville to confer with the members of the Board there and found them hostile to such action, it was not thought best to call a meeting of the Board of Directors for this purpose. Report adopted and committee discharged. On motion of Dr. Matthews, seconded by Geo. T. Williams, the following rule was made for the guidance of Dr. Kershner in the collection of tuition, board, etc: "Board and tuition, in those courses wherein the institution can accommodate a limited number only--such as music and the like--shall be paid in advance. In courses not so restricted and in which the non-paying students entail no additional burden in expense, credit may be extended but not otherwise." Moved by G. W. Hardin, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that Dr. Kershner be authorized to secure B. A. Abbott for Milligan at a salary within the maximum limit of $1200.00 Carried and it was so ordered. Session adjourned to meet at same place on the 7th day of December, 1908, at 9 o'clock, A.M. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary 7 Dec 1908 On the 7th day of December, 1908, at 9 o'clock, A.M., pursuant to the foregoing order of adjournment, the Board met in the office of G. W. Hardin in Johnson City: when and where the following additional provisions were had and ordered to be entered of record: Members present and answering to roll call: G. W. Hardin, Geo. T. Williams, Dr. W. J. Matthews, J. E. Crouch, and S. W. Price. In the absence of the president and of the vice-president, the meeting was called to order by G. W. Hardin. There being no quorum present on motion of Dr. W. J. Matthews, seconded by Geo. T. Williams, the session was adjourned to meet at same place on the 14th day of December, 1908, at 9 o'clock, A.M. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary 25 May 1909 At an annual meeting of the Board of Trustees at Milligan College of Tennessee, held on the 25th day of May, 1909, in room no. 9 of the College, beginning at 2:30 P.M., present and presiding C. C. Taylor, President of the Board, the following proceedings were had and entered of record, to wit: The roll was called and the following members were present, and answered to their names: George W. Hardin, J. F. Witt, S. W. Price, J. Hopwood, George T. Williams, Dr. W. J. Matthews, W. G. Payne, A. I. Myhr, C. C. Taylor, J. E. Crouch, and C. E. Snodgrass. On motion of George W. Hardin, seconded by J. E. Crouch, the Charter and By-Laws of the Corporation were read. And the Minutes of the Board and of the Executive Committee were read and approved. Moved by Judge C. E. Snodgrass, seconded by George W. Hardin, that the regular meeting of the Board of Directors, and the meeting of the Executive Board sit in joint session and hear the report of the President of the College. Motion carried. President Kershner then read his annual report in words and figures as follows: (copy of report not yet furnished secretary). Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by George W. Hardin, that the Board of Trustees commend the work of Dr. Kershner of his management and control of the school. Motion carried. Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by c. E. Snodgrass that the Board of Trustees ratify the action of the Executive Committee in accepting the faculty recommended by Dr. Kershner for the current year, as well as its recommendation to retain Dr. Kershner at the head of the school. Motion carried. George W. Hardin, Treasurer, read his report, which is in words and figures as follows: (copy of Treasurer's report not yet furnished Secretary). Moved by A. I. Myhr, seconded by J. E. Crouch, that the following provisions be made to pay thew debt now against the College: $5,000.00 to be raised and paid by the first of September, 1909; $3,000.00 payable annually on September 1st, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, and 1914. This motion amended by appointed each member of the Board a committee of one to raise the first $5,000.00, and report to the next annual meeting of the Board. and the Secretary shall inform each member of the Board of this action. Carried. Moved by Judge Snodgrass, seconded by J. F. Witt, that the Board of trustees ask the Churches in Tennessee to observe the Fifth Sunday in July as Educational Day, and that an educational address be made by the Minister, or a special speaker on our educational interests on that day, and that a collection be taken for Milligan College, and forwarded to the Treasurer of the College. Motion carried. Moved by Judge Snodgrass, seconded by J. Hopwood, that the corporation, in payment of the $2,500.00 due him, execute and deliver to George W. Hardin five notes of $500.00 each, due and payable one day after date. Motion carried. Moved by Dr. J. W. Matthews, seconded by W. G. Payne, that the board adopt the recommendation of the Faculty and confer upon the following persons the degrees indicated after their respective names: George M. Bowman, PH. B., Shelbourne Ferguson, A.B., Jennie Hatcher, PH. B., Annie Kelly, PH.B., George Robert Louder, A. B., Percy I. Owen, PH.B., Nell Vaughn Snodgrass, PH.B., James W. Stephens, A.B., James W. Stephens, A.B., Rennie Bolton White, A.B., Wm. I. Williams, PH.B. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary 4 Apr 1910 At a meeting of the Executive Committee, of Milligan College of Tennessee, held in the office of George W. Hardin, Johnson City, on the 4th day of April, 1910, at 9:30 A.M. Present, George W. Hardin, J. E. Crouch, G. W. Payne, A. B. Crouch, Prof. F. B. Kershner, and S. W. Price. In the absence of C. C. Taylor, President, Dr. Kershner, Vice-President was called to the chair and presided. Mr. Campbell, financial agent, reported that in the three preceding months, he had been able to raise $10,225.00 in cash and pledges. and, that during the same time, his preaching has a little more than paid his expenses. He averaged fifteen sermons per month, and had five additions to the church. The Treasurer submitted his report, which was the same as that submitted to the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees. And President Kershner read the same report he had previously submitted to the full Board. Moved by G. W. Hardin and seconded by G. W. Payne, that a. B. Crouch be constituted to the Committee, and authorized to confer with Prof. T. E. Utterback, and submit to him the proposition to become a member of the Faculty at a salary of $1,000.00 per year. Carried. Meeting adjourned until Wednesday, April 6th, 1910, to meet at the same place. F. B. Kershner, Vice President S. W. Price, Secretary 6 Apr 1910 The Executive Committee met in the office of George W. Hardin in Johnson City, on April 6th, 1910, at 9:30 A.M. Present and presiding, C. C. Taylor, President. On roll call the following members were present and answered: C. C. Taylor, A. B. Crouch, F. B. Kershner, J. E. Crouch, G. W. Hardin, and S. W. Price. The Treasurer reported a deficit of $600.00. A. B. Crouch, committee to confer with T. E. Utterback, stated that he had talked the matter over with Mr. Utterback, and that the latter is favorably inclined, and will probably accept. Meeting adjourned. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Secretary 16 May 1910 At an annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Milligan college of Tennessee, commanded and held in room no. 9 of the College, on the 16th day of May, 1910, beginning at 11:00 o'clock A.M. the following proceedings were had and entered of record, to wit: Present and presiding, C. C. Taylor, President of the Board. The roll was called and the following members being present, answered to their names: J. E. Crouch, C. E. Snodgrass, C. C. Taylor, A. B. Crouch, A. I. Myhr, W. G. Payne, W. J. Matthews, George T. Williams, W. J. Shelborne, George W. Hardin, and S. W. Price. The Minutes of the preceeding meetings of the Board and of the Executive Committee were read and approved. President Kershner read his annual report, which was in words and figures as follows: (Copy of this report has not been furnished secretary). On motion of Judge C. E. Snodgrass, seconded by W. G. Payne, the Board adopted the recommendations of the faculty, and conferred upon the following persons the degrees indicated immediately after their respective names: Robert Eugene Buck, PH.B., Nell Vaughn Snodgrass, A.B., Frances Temperance Hyder, PH.B., Elizabeth Ann Price, B.S., Lucius Fields, Shelbourne, A.B., Katherine Emma Thomas, Mus.B. Charmain Lestelle Thomas, Mus.B., Alma Fisk Van Hook, A.B. Honorary degrees upon the following: Prof. Alexander Reed Milligan, Litt.D., Hon. Robert Love Taylor, LL.D. Motion carried. On motion of W. G. Payne, seconded by A. B. Crouch, the action of the Executive Committee in borrowing $3,000.00 of ----- Kershner, brother of President Kershner, and $6,000.00 of the Trustees of Carter County and the execution of mortgages to secure the same is hereby ratified. There being no further business, the Board adjourned. C. C. Taylor, President S. W. Price, Treasurer 10 Oct 1910 The Executive Committee of Milligan College of Tennessee met in called session in the office of George W. Hardin at Johnson City, Tennessee on Monday morning at 9:15 o'clock October 10th, 1910. At which time and place the following members were present answering to roll-call: President F. B. Kershner, George W. Hardin, J. E. Crouch, J. W. WIlliams, Dr. W. J. Matthews, George T. Williams, and S. W. Price. In the absence of C. C. Taylor, President, Prof. F. B. Kershner, vice-President, was called to the chair and presided. Moved by George W. Hardin, seconded by J. W. williams, that the College release Financial Agent J. A. Campbell from his contract with it at the close of the month of October, upon his request that he be allowed to engage with the State Board to evangelize. Carried. Moved by George W. Hardin, seconded by George T. Williams, that a committee be appointed to draft fitting resolutions commending the work of Financial Agent J. A. Campbell during his connection with the College. Carried. The chair, thereupon, appointed the following committee: George W. Hardin and S. W. Price. This committee immediately retired and drafted the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: These resolutions are marked as Exhibit "A" hereto and attached. The president of the College then made the following report: "total enrollment this year to date 214. Of these 141 are in the Collegiate Department. Total enrollment last year 190. Of which 116 were in Collegiate Department. Tuition and board booked to date $5,630.64. For same this time last year $34,809.00. And there are fewer dean-heads this year than last. There are now 40 boys in the boy's dormitory, 30 girls. Total number boys last year 33, girls 19. Total number students in dormitories this year 70, last year 52. Moved by George W. Hardin, seconded by J. E. Crouch that Geo. T. Williams be appointed a committee of one to negotiate with the Hon. A. A. Taylor for the purchase of a 15 acre tract adjoining the College campus, where he now lives, including the residence and barn. Carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. S. W. Price, Secretary