Franklin College - Almanack Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

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Histor of Franklin College Y Pgxiyaq v E take pride in the history of our College. It was not founded by a single wealthy man f whose least whim must be recognized and U E Q regardcdg nor was it a. frail feverish freak v 5 of a few sentimental imaginative venturers E 2 - who wanted to do something out of the ordinary-no odds what. But it was born in the hearts of some strong men of profound convictions as to the value and necessity of higher education in the interest of Christian religion. It was a heroic undertaking for there was little wealth in the State at that time and a sad lack of general appreciation of liberal culture. The College began as a Manual Labor Institute, as did many of the other colleges of the westg the name was changed to Franklin Col- lege in 1844 and a college charter obtained from the State Legislature. Rev. George C. Chandler, a graduate of Madison University and Newton Theological Seminary. was the iirst President. He bravely led the work till 1851 when he heard the call to the far west. During his administration the old north brick edifice CChandler Hallj was erected, a small collection of books and physical apparatus was made and seven young men were graduated. In 1852 the Rev. Silas Bailey, D. D., then President at Granville College, Ohio, was called to the Presidency, and accepted the call. With him were associated some strong men in the Faculty as Professor Mark Bailey in the chair of mathematics. Professor J. S. Hougham in the chair of chem- istry and physics. and Professor J. Brumback in the chair of ancient languages. President Bailey was a strong man and was admired and loved by the students and all others who were fortunate enough to become acquainted with him. Dur- ing his administration the south brick edifice CBailey l-lalll was erected and there were dormitory accommodations for seventy-five or eighty young men. A better equipment in chemistry and physics was secured. a small endowment was collected, and twenty-one young men were graduated during his Presidency. Ill health compelled him to resign after ten years of service: and as the civil war was on, and nearly all the young men were at the front in the l'nion 2ll'll1lCS,fl1G Col- lege was obliged to suspend operations. Not again until 1869 did the college Board feel authorized to again open the doors: the venture was so successful that in 1870 the Rev. H. L. Vlay- land, D. D., of Kalamazoo College, Michigan. was elected to the Presidency. Matters opened hopefully but soon it was seen that the expenses were outruiming the income: a bold attempt was made to remedy the situation by raising an endowment of flS100,000 within a short time, but the attempt failed and the only alternative was to again suspend operations-but happily not for a very long time. The citizens of Franklin, and Johnson County led in forming a stock association with

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