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A LIGHT-HOUSE IN THE MOUNTAINS
ERE’S a palm to the builders of men
and women! Here’s a crown to the
investors in real “real estate” —this
time in blooming mountain girls and
boys I The state is Tennessee,, the coun
ty is Jefferson, and the institution, Car
son and Newman College, sits like a
Queen of Light on her throne of hills,
while the crystal waters of historic
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Mossy Creek ripple in rhythmic beauty at her feet.
Away back in 1849 five men who were seers of
sacred vision sat in a house which still stands in
Carsonville (the old residence part of Jefferson
City), and talked about the spiritual and educa
tional needs of all that mountain section and espe
cially of the opportunity which spelled responsi
bility for the Baptist denomination of which they
were members. These men were W. C. Newman,
I. M. Newman, S. I. Newman, Prof. R. R. Bryan
and Rev. Nelson Bowen.
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A college was mentioned. All five were a unit
in their enthusiasm. Then Rev. C. C. Tipton came
in a little later and added his hearty approval. Mr.
Tipton immediately interviewed several other prom
inent men. The movement struck fire. “The Bap
tist Educational Society of East Tennessee” was
formed. C. C. Tipton and William Rogers became
financial representatives in the field and in Septem
ber, 1851, the college opened with William Rogers
as its first president.
Young President Died.
Strong, spiritual and energetic Rogers seemed the
man of men to direct the fortunes of the fair, prom
ising educational infant, but in November follow
ing he fell in the morning and the midst of his la
bors. Prof. Bryan, who was one of the “original
five” who dreamed and planned, caught the fallen
mantle and began to cheer the discouraged friends
of the school.
Carson and Nelvman College With 500 "Soys and Girls Doing a Great Work in East Tennessee
ATLANTA, GA., MAY 28, 1908.
Thus was Carson and Newman College born,
taking its name from the Newman family (one of
whom, W. C. Newman, sacrificed his estate for the
life of the school) and Hon. J. H. Carson of Dan
dridge, whose early friendship for the struggling
institution found a fitting climax in a gift of
$17,000 left in his will. Through early battles,
occasional reverses and growing victories the other
presidents have been: Dr. Samuel Anderson, fath
er of Congressman Anderson, of the First District
of Tennessee; Dr. Mat Hillsman, Dr. N. B. Go
forth, Dr. Jesse Baker, Dr. B. G.Manard, Prof. S.
AV. Tin dell, Dr. IV. A. Montgomery, under whose
administration Carson College for boys and New
man College for girls were happily manned, and
Prof. John T. Henderson, the heroic young soul
who led in the latter-day renaissance of the school
and now Dr. M. D. Jeffries, who is building so sol
idly on the splendid foundation to which he brought
his consecrated leadership. A large and generous
audience in the winter of ’95 marked the real be
ginning of the Editor’s platform lecture work and
this grateful memory, plus the knowledge that
Carson and Newman College is doing a truly won
derful work for the Christian education of East
Tennessee boys and girls, moves us to gladly give
prominence this week to this man-making, woman
molding work. President M. D. Jeffries, speaking
of the history, needs and prospects of this great
school, says:
“The present condition of Carson and Newman
College is a fine illustration of what increase of
facilities will do in building up the patronage and
usefulness of an institution. From the date of its
foundation in 1851, the school has done a good,
solid work, molding the character and life of many
young people; there was fair patronage all through
the forty years. About 1890 the work of enlarge
ment began; the main building was erected, also
the Young Ladies’ Home; by using the old college
building for young men, three buildings constituted
the plant. The patronage went over 300; in 1905-6
the enrollment was 370. Then came the Sarah
Swann Home and Davis Hall; last session they en
rolled 482, this session 518 to date.
“The Baptists of East Tennessee have everything
to encourage them at Carson and Newman. Give
the institution $500,000 in building and endowment
and they can have 800 in school as easily as 500.
What a power these young people will be, in the
years to follow.
“What is Being Done.
“The school was founded with the idea of train
ing the youth of this beautiful hill country for use
fulness in the world; young men preparing for the
ministry have always been encouraged and helped;
we have 45 young preachers enrolled this session.
In 1889 the school was made co-educational and
today there are 518 enrolled, divided about half and
half. The special department of music, under Mer
sie Joy Bond, has attained a wide reputation, and
has large numbers both in piano and voice. Art and
elocution are also thoroughly taught. Young peo
ple desiring business training, either in shorthand
or bookkeeping, get it just as thoroughly as and at
much less cost than in the city. In the Davis Hall
for young men, and Young Ladies’ Home for young
women, the young people are well provided with
regular board at an exceedingly low rate. At the
Sarah Swann Home, the young women do their own
work, under the guidance of a good housekeeper
and live at $7.00 to $7.50 per month. Carson Hall
for young men is also on the co-operative plan. The
idea of getting all school expenses for ten months
for from SIOO to slls, or on regular board plan
for about $l5O in times like these!
“The Baptists, really have a plant and work at
Jefferson City, for the solving of their problems,
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THE SARAH SWANN HOME FOR YOUNG LADIES
such as many of them do not know about. What
is now needed is to make more investments and get
more returns. More than 20 professors and in
structors are earnestly engaged in training and
developing the young life that comes up from all
the region round about.
“Who Have Builded This?
“It has been an upward struggle for more than
half a century. The rank and file of our people
have prayed and given, and a few have given
large sums. Officers and teachers have stood
bravely in their places and served for small compen
sation. Thus the work has gone on. Now, with
this gathered strength, let the friends of God and
East Tennessee boys and girls be wise to take
advantage of this position of vantage, add largely
now to their investment and thus double the useful
ness of this noble institution which has already
been such an inestimable blessing to the homes and
churches of this beautiful section among the
Tennessee hills.”
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