{"id":2508,"date":"2020-04-01T19:33:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/granburydepot.org\/newsite\/?p=2508"},"modified":"2023-03-25T23:17:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T23:17:56","slug":"1873-to-1901-granbury-high-school-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/granburydepot.org\/newsite\/school\/1873-to-1901-granbury-high-school-college\/","title":{"rendered":"1873 to 1901 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

W. J. Moore, Secretary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contributed by Shirley Mendelson & Virginia Hale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granbury College<\/a> was in operation from 1873 to 1912.  The following treasure of information was located at The Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin in the spring of 2005.  The book was bound and came from a store in Granbury. There were many blank pages. Only the beginning of the book was written in. The book was in good shape with no torn pages, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The college had several names during its existence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Granbury High School, 1873 to 1881
\u00b7 Granbury Literary and Commercial College, 1881 to 1883
\u00b7 Granbury College, 1883<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The college had also been called Granbury University Training School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TERMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1873 – 1874 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President: Rev. W. P. Wilson, A.B.
Faculty: Mrs. W. P. Wilson, Assistant; Miss Bettie Black, Music Teacher
Enrollment: 140 pupils
Charter: The school was chartered [in] 1873, a copy of which charter is recorded on pages 101 and 102.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1874 – 1875 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President: Rev. W. P. Wilson, A.B.
Faculty: Mrs. W. P. Wilson, Assistant; Miss Bettie Black, Music Teacher
Enrollment: 165 pupils<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1875 – 1876 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1876 – 1877 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty: Rev. J. J. Shirley, A.B., Prin.; Miss A. L. Shirley, Assistant; W. J. Moore, Assistant; Mrs. Emma Miller, Music Teacher
Enrollment: 201 pupils<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1877 – 1878 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty: Rev. J. J. Shirley, A.B., Prin.; W. J. Moore, Assistant; Mrs. A. L. Moore, Assistant; Rev. R. C. Hendrick; Mrs. E. V. Miller, Music Teacher
Enrollment: 208 pupils<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1878 – 1879 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty: Rev. J. J. Shirley, A.B., President; W. J. Moore, Assistant; Miss Alice Hightower, Assistant; Mrs. M. J. Daniel, Music Teacher
Enrollment: 231 pupils<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1879 – 1880 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty: Rev. J. J. Shirley, A.B., Pres.; W. J. Moore, Assistant; Miss Alice Hightower, Assistant; Mrs. M. J. Daniel, Music Teacher; Miss Lizzie Dalton, Assistant Music Teacher; Chas. B. Smith, Vocalist
Enrollment: 267 pupils<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1880 – 1881 GRANBURY HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty: D. S. Switzer, A.B., Pres.; W. J. Moore, Vice-Pres.; T. D. Lemons, Assistant; Mrs. Alice Lemons, Assistant; Mrs. M. J. Daniel, Music Teacher
Enrollment: 262 pupils<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1881 – 1882 GRANBURY LITERARY AND COMMERCIAL COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
David S. Switzer, A.B., President
W. J. Moore, Vice-President, Moral Science, Eng. Literature and Polit.-Economy
S. A. Rendall, Commercial Department
W. M. Dow, Prin. Prep. Dept.
Miss Lou Spruill, Assistant
Mrs. D. S. Switzer, Music Dept.
Miss Kate Mays, Asst. Music Teacher
Chas. B. Smith, Vocalist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 261 pupils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this term, a regular college curriculum was arranged; and a Commercial Dept. was established. The school changed the name to \u201cGranbury Literary and Commercial College,\u201d with the expectation of having it chartered by that name. The failure on the part of the Prin. In that dept., the school was finally chartered simply as Granbury College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trustees:
Rev. James Hiner
W. A. Duke
D. L. Middleton
O. P. Hutchinson
Rev. J. M. Jones
T. A. Woods
Rev. J. K. Lane<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1882 – 1883 GRANBURY LITERARY AND COMMERCIAL COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
David S. Switzer, President, Mathematics
W. J. Moore, Vice-President and Cor. Sec., Eng. Literature and Rhetoric
W. M. Dow, Prin. Prep. Dept.
Mrs. W. M. Dow, Assistant Teacher
Mrs. D. S. Switzer, Prin. Music Dept.
Miss Kate Mays, Adj. Teacher of Music
Chas. B. Smith, Vocalist
Rev. J. W. Kizziar, Financial Agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 227 pupils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this [term] D. S. Switzer, J. J. Shirley, and W. J. Moore made application for Charter of \u201cGranbury College,\u201d which was granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Rev. James Hiner
W. A. Duke
D. L. Middleton
Rev. O. M. Addison
Rev. J. K. Lane
J. T. Yeargin
O. P. Hutchinson<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1883 – 1884 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
David S. Switzer, A.B., President, Mathematics
Rev. J. J. Shirley, A.B., Vice-President, Physics and Prin. Prep. Dept.
W. J. Moore, Eng. Language, Mental and Moral Science
Mrs. Carrie L. Cox, Asst. Prep. Dept.
Mrs. D. S. Switzer, Prin. Music Dept.
Miss Kate Mays, Adj. Teacher of Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 313 pupils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers of the Faculty:
D. S. Switzer, Pres.
J. J. Shirley, Vice-Pres.
W. J. Moore, Sec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Geo. Boon
W. A. Duke
D. L. Middleton
Jacob Kirkland
Rev. J. K. Lane
Rev. J. M. Stone
O. P. Hutchinson<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1884 – 1885 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
David S. Switzer, A.B., President, Higher Mathematics and Language
Rev. J. J. Shirley, A.B., Vice-Pres., Physics and Astronomy
W. J. Moore, Eng. Language, Mental and Moral Science
Mrs. Carrie L. Cox, History, Elocution and Calisthenics
Miss Alice Robertson, Geog. and Nat. History
S. B. Ferrell, B.S., Prin. Prep. Dept. and Physics
Mrs. D. S. Switzer, Prin. Music Dept.
Miss Lizzie Dalton, Instrumental Music
Miss Allie Bryan, Prin. Art Dept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 311 pupils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Shirley\u2019s health having failed, he did not teach during this year. Miss Bryan did not take charge of the Art Dept. this term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates in Music:
Miss Lizzie Dalton \u2013 Cleburne, Texas
Miss Josie Nutt \u2013 Granbury, Texas
Miss Allie Berry \u2013 Granbury, Texas<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1885 – 1886 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
D. S. Switzer, A.B., President, Mathematics
W. J. Moore, Sec., Eng. Language, Mental and Moral Science
Mrs. Carrie L. Cox, History, Elocution and Calisthenics
S. B. Ferrell, B.S., Prin. Prep. Dept, Physics
Miss Rose Love, Asst. Teacher
Mrs. D. S. Switzer, Prin. Music Dept.
Miss Lizzie Dalton, Instrumental Music
Miss Josie Spruill, Asst. Music Teacher
Miss Allie Bryan, Prin. Art Dept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 307 pupils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates:
T. Eugene Bailey, A.B. \u2013 Georgetown, Texas
Zachariah Pedigo, A.B. \u2013 Valley Mills, Texas
Wm. C. Poston, B.S. \u2013 Valley Mills, Texas
Wm. Bunyan Cross, B.S. \u2013 Granbury, Texas
Miss Mollie Berry, Ph.B. \u2013 Granbury, Texas
Miss Rose Love, Ph.B. \u2013 Granbury, Texas
Miss Lerra Pickens, Ph.B. \u2013 Granbury, Texas
Miss Mollie Crites, Ph.B. \u2013 Granbury, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Sam H. Smith
A. P. Gordon
J. W. Anderson
Geo. Boon
E. A. Anderson
J. D. Baker
O. M. Addison<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1886 – 1887 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
D. S. Switzer, A.B., President, Higher Math and Languarge
W. J. Moore, Sec., Eng. Language, Mental and Moral Science
S. B. Ferrell, B.S., Prin. Prep. Dept, Physics
W. C. Poston, B.S., Mathematics
Mrs. Carrie L. Cox, History, Elocution and Calisthenics
Miss Bettie Robertson, Geography and Nat. History
Mrs. D. S. Switzer, Prin. Music Dept.
Miss Josie Nutt, Asst. Music Teacher
Miss Josie Spruill, Asst. Music Teacher
Miss Allie Bryan, Prin. Art Dept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 280 pupils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates:
Sarril W. Thomas, A.B. \u2013 Arlington, Texas
Robt. E. L. Terry, A.B. \u2013 Granbury, Texas
Joseph S. Poston, B.S. \u2013 Valley Mills, Texas
Miss Alice Evans, Ph.B. \u2013 Ranger, Texas
Miss Bessie Evans, Ph.B. \u2013 Ranger, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Sam H. Smith
A. P. Gordon
J. W. Anderson
Geo. Boon
E. A. Anderson
J. D. Baker
O. M. Addison<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this year (Jan. 9, 1887) the college building was destroyed by fire \u2013 loss about $8000. A larger and better building is now being built.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1887 – 1888 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
D. S. Switzer, A.M., President, Ancient Languages
W. J. Moore, Sec., Eng. Language, Mental and Moral Science
R. S. Crawford, Prin. Prep. Dept, Physics
W. C. Poston, B.S., Mathematics
Mrs. Carrie L. Cox, History, Elocution and Calisthenics
Miss Bettie Robertson, Asst. Teacher in Prep. Dept.
Mrs. D. S. Switzer, Prin. Music Dept.
Miss Josie Spruill, Assistant
Miss Josie Nutt, Assistant
Miss Mattie Crawford, Prin. Art Dept.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1888 – 1889 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
D. S. Switzer, A.M., President, Prof. of Ancient Languages and Astronomy
Rev. W. J. Moore, Secretary, Prof. of Eng. Language, Mental and Moral Science
Prof. R. S. Crawford, Physics and Modern Languages
W. C. Poston, Professor of Mathematics
Mrs. Carrie L. Cox, Teacher of Geog., Elocution and Calisthenics
Mrs. L. Sites, Prin. of Music Department
Miss Josie Nutt, Teacher of Instrumental Music
Miss Josie Spruill, Teacher of Instrumental Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 298 pupils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates:
Theodore F. Temple, A.B. \u2013 Glen Rose, Texas
Wm. R. Sikes, B.S. \u2013 Christian, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Sam H. Smith
A. P. Gordon
J. W. Anderson
Geo. Boon
E. A. Anderson
J. D. Baker
O. M. Addison<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1889 – 1890 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
F. M. Orrins, A.M., President, English Language, Literature and History
W. H. Savage, A.M., Vice Pres., Prof. of Mathematics and Sciences
L. A. Dowdell, A.M., Prof. of Latin, Greek and Spanish
Miss Anneta McManis, Prin. Preparatory Department
Miss Bettie Robertson, Asst. Preparatory School
Mrs. F. M. Orrins, Instrumental and Vocal Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates:
James W. Sellars, B.S. \u2013 Granbury, Texas
Miss Mattie Dennis, B.S. \u2013 Granbury, Texas<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1890 – 1891 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
Rev. E. M. Sweet, President, English Language, Literature and History
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Vice President, Prin. Preparatory Department
E. P. Williams, Secretary, Mathematics and Sciences
Miss Ruth Dysart, Asst. Preparatory Department
Miss Emma Cummings, Instrumental and Vocal Music
Miss Lilly Pearson, Principal Art Department
E. M. Sweet Jr., Stenography and Type-writing
Mrs. Sweet, Matron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
CLERGYMEN
Rev. W. L. Mlius
Rev. W. R. D. Stockton
Rev. E. A. Bailey
Rev. J. M. Barcus
Rev. O. M. Addison
Rev. J. H. Collard
Rev. R. F. Dunn
LAYMEN
W. J. Moore
J. H. Hiner
J. R. Morris
T. T. Ewell
E. A. Hannaford
S. H. Smith
J. M. Robertson
George Mulkey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers of the Board:
Rev. W. L. Nelms, President
J. R. Morris, Vice-President
W. J. Moore, Business Manager
Rev. J. H. Collard, Travelling Agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. of Students Enrolled: 265<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1891 – 1892 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
E. P. Williams, President, Mathematics and Language
Rev. E. M. Sweet, Vice-President, Eng. Language, Literature and History
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Business Manager, Sciences and Book-keeping
Miss Ruth Dysart, Principal Preparatory Department
Miss Emma Cummings, Instrumental and Vocal Music
Miss Lilly Pearson, Principal Art Department
Mrs. J. H. Baker, Matron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
CLERGYMEN
Rev. W. L. Mlius
Rev. W. R. D. Stockton
Rev. E. A. Bailey
Rev. J. M. Barcus
Rev. O. M. Addison
Rev. J. H. Collard
Rev. R. F. Dunn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAYMEN
W. J. Moore
J. H. Hiner
J. R. Morris
T. T. Ewell
E. A. Hannaford
S. H. Smith
J. M. Robertson
George Mulkey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers of Board:
Rev. W. L. Nelms, President
J. R. Morris, Vice-President
W. J. Moore, Secretary
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Bus. Manager
Rev. J. H. Collard, Travelling Agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 296<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate:
E. C. Fewell, Ph.B. \u2013 Dublin, Texas<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1892 – 1893 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
E. P. Williams, President, Mathematics, German and Book-keeping
E. P. Newsom, A.M., Latin, Greek, and Sciences
Miss Minnie Williams, English Language and Literature
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Principal Preparatory School
Miss Emma Cummings, Instrumental and Vocal Music
Miss Lilly Pearson, Principal Art Department
Mrs. J. H. Baker, Matron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Rev. W. L. Nelms, Ft. Worth
Rev. E. A. Bailey, Cisco
Rev. Jno. S. Davis, Waxahachie
Rev. O. M. Addison, Brazos Point
Rev. R. A. Hall, Cisco
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Granbury
Rev. B. R. Bolton, Colorado City
Geo. Mulkey, Ft. Worth
J. M. Robertson, Meridian
T. T. Ewell, Granbury
J. R. Morris, Granbury
J. H. Hiner, Granbury
S. H. Smith, Granbury
E. A. Hannaford, Granbury
W. J. Moore, Granbury
George Mulkey, Ft. Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 175<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates:
Miss Daisy Brody, B.S.
Miss Rosa Sellors, Ph.B.
A. T. Keith, B.S.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1893 – 1894 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
E. P. Williams, A.M., President, Principal Preparatory Department
E. P. Newsom, A.M., Ancient and Modern Languages
W. J. Barcus, A.M., Mathematics and French
E. P. Williams, A.M., Principal of Business Department
E. P. Newsom, A. M., Natural Sciences
Miss Maggie Reed, Instrumental and Vocal Music
Miss Lilly Pearson, Principal Art Department
Miss Maggie Reed, Elocution
Mrs. J. H. Baker, Matron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Rev. W. L. Nelms, Ft. Worth
Rev. E. A. Bailey, Cisco
Rev. Jno. S. Davis, Waxahachie
Rev. O. M. Addison, Brazos Point
Rev. R. A. Hall, Cisco
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Granbury
Rev. B. R. Bolton, Colorado City
Geo. Mulkey, Ft. Worth
J. M. Robertson, Meridian
T. T. Ewell, Granbury
J. R. Morris, Granbury
J. H. Hiner, Granbury
S. H. Smith, Granbury
E. A. Hannaford, Granbury
W. J. Moore, Granbury
George Mulkey, Ft. Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 158<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate:
Miss Maggie Ewell, A.B.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Note: The school was suspended for the term 1894 \u2013 1895.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1895 – 1896 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
T. S. Sligh, A.M., President
Mrs. T. S. Sligh, M.A., Vice-President
John C. Sligh, A.B., Secretary
T.S. Sligh, Latin Mathematics and Natural Sciences
John C. Sligh, Greek, Modern Languages and Stenography
Miss Lizzie May Sligh, A.B., Mus. Bac. Harmony and Science of Music
Miss Annie E. Williams, Principal of Art Department
T. S. Sligh, Book-keeping and Penmanship
Miss Lizzie May Sligh, Elocution and Physical Culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Rev. E. A. Smith, Dublin
Rev. E. A. Bailey, Weatherford
Rev. John S. Doirs, Waxahachie
Rev. O. M. Addison, Waxahachie
Rev. R. A. Hall, Clarendon
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Breckenridge
Rev. B. R. Bolton, Waxahachie
Geo. Mulkey, Ft. Worth
J. M. Robertson, Meridian
T. T. Ewell, Granbury
J. R. Morris, Granbury
J. H. Hiner, Granbury
S. H. Smith, Granbury
E. A. Hannaford, Granbury
W. J. Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 78<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate:
Miss Ruth Sligh, A.B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: The school was suspended for the year 1894-5.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1896 – 1897 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
Rev. W. J. Moore, President
Charles S. Potts, Vice-Pres.
W. J. Moore, Mental and Moral Philosophy
Chas. S. Potts, A.B., Mathematics
Miss Jennie Stradley, A.B., Greek and Latin and English
Miss Allie Moore, Prin. Preparatory Department
Mrs. A. L. DuBose, Principal Music Department
Miss Rose Smith, Art and Elocution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Rev. E. A. Smith, Dublin
Rev. E. A. Bailey, Weatherford
Rev. John S. Doirs, Waxahachie
Rev. O. M. Addison, Waxahachie
Rev. R. A. Hall, Clarendon
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Breckenridge
Rev. B. R. Bolton, Waxahachie
Geo. Mulkey, Ft. Worth
J. M. Robertson, Meridian
T. T. Ewell, Granbury
J. R. Morris, Granbury
J. H. Hiner, Granbury
S. H. Smith, Granbury
E. A. Hannaford, Granbury
W. J. Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 123<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1897 – 1898 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
W. J. Moore, President, Mental and Moral Philosophy
Charles S. Potts, A.B., Mathematics
C. N. Adkisson, A.B., M.D., Natural Sciences
Miss Jennie Stradley, A.B., Greek and Latin
Mrs. A. L. DuBose, Prin.ipal Music Dept.
Miss Allie Moore, Asst. Music Department
Miss Rose Smith, Art and Elocution
Mrs. C. N. Adkisson, Prin. Of Preparatory Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Rev. E. A. Smith, Dublin
Rev. E. A. Bailey, Weatherford
Rev. John S. Doirs, Waxahachie
Rev. O. M. Addison, Waxahachie
Rev. R. A. Hall, Clarendon
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Breckenridge
Rev. B. R. Bolton, Waxahachie
Geo. Mulkey, Ft. Worth
J. M. Robertson, Meridian
T. T. Ewell, Granbury
J. R. Morris, Granbury
J. H. Hiner, Granbury
S. H. Smith, Granbury
E. A. Hannaford, Granbury
W. J. Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 136<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate:
Miss Allie Moore, M.M.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1898 – 1899 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
W. J. Moore, President, Mental and Moral Philosophy
Charles S. Potts, A.B., Mathematics (absent \u2013 taking higher course)
B. P. Lane, A.B., Languages
Rev. W. J. Hearon, A.B., Mathematics
John D. Boon, Science
Miss Bessie Baker, A.B., Prin. Preparatory Department
Miss Rose Smith, Art and Elocution
Miss Sara Miller, Vocal and Instrumental Music
W. E. Thrash, Stringed Instruments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board of Trustees:
Rev. E. A. Smith, Dublin
Rev. E. A. Bailey, Weatherford
Rev. John S. Doirs, Waxahachie
Rev. O. M. Addison, Waxahachie
Rev. R. A. Hall, Clarendon
Rev. R. F. Dunn, Breckenridge
Geo. Mulkey, Ft. Worth
J. M. Robertson, Meridian
T. T. Ewell, Granbury
J. R. Morris, Granbury
J. H. Hiner, Granbury
S. H. Smith, Granbury
Rev. B. R. Bolton, Waxahachie
E. A. Hannaford, Granbury
W. J. Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates:
Miss Aurora Archer, Ph.B.
Miss Zenna Cogdell, B.O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 133<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1899 – 1900 GRANBURY COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty:
Rev. W. J. Moore, President, Mental and Moral Science
L. W. Jarman, A.B., Emory College \u2013 Georgia, Mathematics
John D. Boon, Univ. of Texas, Natural Sciences
Miss Mamie Howren, A.M., South-Western Univ., Greek, Latin and English
Miss Mary Shirley, Prin. Preparatory Department
Miss Grace Gilbert, Principal Music Department
Miss Allie Moore, Assistant in Music
Miss Merle Bowen, Oratory, Elocution and Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates:
Charles M. Morton, B.S.
Miss Bessie Lee Hannaford, B.M.
Miss Willie George, B.M.
Miss Grace Blackburne, Elocution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment: 175<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

COMMENCEMENT SERMONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1882<\/td>Rev. J. B. Allison<\/td>Weatherford, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1883<\/td>Rev. John Albert Murphy<\/td>Weatherford, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1884<\/td>—<\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
1885<\/td>Rev. J. G. Putnam<\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
1886<\/td>Rev. A. A. Allison<\/td>Ft. Worth, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1887<\/td>Rev. W. P. Wilson<\/td>Ft. Worth, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1888<\/td>Rev. J. J. Wheat<\/td>Oxford, Mississippi<\/td><\/tr>
1889<\/td>Rev. W. J. Moore<\/td>Granbury, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1890<\/td>Rev. R. F. Dunn<\/td>Baird, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1891<\/td>Rev. B. R. Bolton<\/td>Colorado, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1892<\/td>Rev. J. S. Chapman<\/td>Cleburne, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1893<\/td>Rev. H. M. Whaling<\/td>Waco, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1894<\/td>Rev. O. F. Sensabough<\/td>Ft. Worth, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1895<\/td>**<\/td>**<\/td><\/tr>
1896<\/td>Rev. G. H. Hodge<\/td>Hico, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1897<\/td>Rev. E. D. Monzon<\/td>Abilene, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1898<\/td>Rev. W. H. Matthews<\/td>Dublin, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1899<\/td>Rev. T. J. Duncan<\/td>Mexia, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1900<\/td>Rev. H. A. Boaz<\/td>Dublin, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1901<\/td>Rev. S. J. Rucker<\/td>Granbury, Texas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Note: The school was suspended for the term 1894 – 1895<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

ANNUAL OR BACCALAUREATE ADDRESSES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1882<\/td>Hon. I. W. Stephens<\/td>Weatherford, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1883<\/td>—<\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
1884<\/td>—<\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
1885<\/td>Hon. M. M. Crane<\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
1886<\/td>Hon. Temple Houston<\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
1887<\/td>Hon. S. W. T. Lanham<\/td>Weatherford, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1888<\/td>Rev. W. L. Nelms<\/td>Ft. Worth, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1889<\/td>R. D. Wear<\/td>Granbury, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1890<\/td>Rev. Jno. M. Barcus<\/td>Ft. Worth, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1891<\/td>Hon. Wm. Poindexter<\/td>Cleburne, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1892<\/td>Rev. J. W. Hill (\u201cGulliver\u201d)<\/td>Farmersville, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1893<\/td>Rev. H. A. Bourland<\/td>Abilene, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1894<\/td>Hon. H. P. Broure<\/td>Cleburne, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1895<\/td>**<\/td>**<\/td><\/tr>
1896<\/td>No Orator For<\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
1897<\/td>Hon. S. C. Padelford<\/td>Cleburne, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1898<\/td>Hon. W. Pitts Hancock<\/td>Waxahachie, Texas<\/td><\/tr>
1899<\/td>Rev. Hubert Knickerbocker<\/td>Weatherford, Texas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Note: The school was suspended for the term 1894 – 1895<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

PHAINO LITERARY SOCIETY (Young Men)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This society shall be under the direction of the Faculty, and shall conform to the rules, regulations of the College. The library shall be opened to its members during the regular scholastic year. The Librarian shall at the close of each term make a written report to the Faculty concerning the condition of library, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the close of the last term, the records, and keys shall be given to the Faculty.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

ADELPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY (Young Ladies)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Society shall be under the general supervision of the Faculty, and shall conform to the rules and regulations of the College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The library shall be open to its members during the regular scholastic year. And at the close of each term, the Librarian shall make a written report to the Faculty concerning the condition of the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the close of the last term, the records, keys, etc. shall be turned over to the Faculty.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

PRIZES<\/td><\/tr>
Hannaford Medal<\/a>\u2013Best Elocutionist<\/td>J.J. Shirley Medal<\/a>\u2013Best Original Oration<\/td><\/tr>
Roll of Honor Medal<\/a>\u2013Best Recitation<\/td>Crockett Medal<\/a>\u2013Best Artist<\/td><\/tr>
W.T. Poston Medal<\/a>\u2013Best Mathematician<\/td>W.P. Wilson<\/a>\u2013Best Latin Scholar<\/td><\/tr>
Science Medal<\/a><\/td>Music Medal<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Best Declaimer<\/a><\/td>Best Original Composition<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Best Speller<\/a>\u2013College<\/td>Best Speller<\/a>\u2013Primary & Intermediate<\/td><\/tr>
Best Reader<\/a>\u2013Preparatory<\/td>Best Reader<\/a>\u2013Primary & Intermediate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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