Prattsburgh Central High School - Franklinite Yearbook (Prattsburgh, NY)

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I2 FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Fred D. Pitts ................ 1906--1910 Lee Waldorf' ........... .. 1918--1913 W. A. McConnell ..... .. 1910--19r3 Elizabeth Deighton ......... , 1918--lgzo Clarence A. Todd ..... .. IQI3--I9l6 Maurice W. Comstock. ..... l920-- G. Harold Carl, A. B. .... l9I6--1918 'Part of a term. In an old manuscript which was found after the fire near a heap of rubbish, the good that Old Franklin has done was compared to the rain and dews of heaven which have watered and made fruitful the parched soil. That history bore the signature of Dolly Gray. By inquiry I have found that in a contest the above name was taken by Florence Hotchkiu. Although this was written some time ago the figure of speech still holds true, we hope and believe. The difliculties under which we are now working are lessened by the fact that we can look back at such a proud record of a fine past and forward to what we hope will be an even more glorious future. Probably no one who saw the fire which destroyed Frank- lin Academy and the Presbyterian Church, will ever forget that sight, and the feeling of desolation that it gave us. It was dear to us for its associations and no other building will ever seem quite the same. How- ever, plans are now practically completed for a new and better building for which we must work with the same enthusiasm displayed by those men of a hundred years ago, who built the original Academy. Surely we have a great responsibility--that of carrying on the work that has been going on for so long, and we must show that we appreciate this past, by doing whatever may fall to us, as well, and with as fine a spirit as possi- ble. Only iu this way, may we make ourselves worthy of the school that we belong to, and that belongs to us. --lfslhw' I.. Blood, 'ZK-1.

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FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ll county affairs. Among these are Guy H. McMaster, Elijah Allis, Martin Pinney, W. S. Cheney, Thomas Van Tuyl, Goldsmith Denniston, William B. Boyd, Paul C. Howe, Henry G. Skinner, Charles G. Higby and a score of others of no less prominence and worth than these. Upon the application of Hon. Grattan H. Wheeler, the Legislature, in 1828, made an appropriation of two thousand dollars of a library. The school was under the supervision of church until 1868 when it became a Union Free School. became noted all over Western New York and students other states to attend this famous school. The record of have gone out from here is one that any school might be A few from this list show that Franklin Academy turned for the founding the Presbyterian The Academy also came from noted'men who proud to claim. out men of fine calibre. There is the Hon. john M. Francis, founder of the Troy Times, and at different times Ambassador to Greece, Portugal and Austria. Another of the early students of the academy who was at one time one of its instructors, was Dr. Manning, for many years pastor of Old South Church in Boston. Another famour preacher who was graduated from Franklin Academy was john S. Bacon, who was among the first of his calling. The able lawyer Guy H. McMaster, who was considered the best in his profession, also received his academic education at Franklin Academy. Some other prominent students are Joel Wakeman, author and preacher, who had worked for his education by tending the school fires and sweeping some of the rooms, Henry Spaulding, who, with Marcus Whitman, was the first to cross the continent, and to whom this nation owes a debt of gratitude for settling in Oregon, and being the means of saving the Northwestern part of the United States. This is only a very short list of those, who have made a name for themselves not only in a small place, but also in the -broader field. It might be interesting to review the list of principals who have taught here and their terms of teaching: - Rev. Wm. Beardsley, A. 1824--1828 J. VVesley Eddy, . .. .. . 1869--1869 Eli Eddy, A. M. ............. 1828--1829 S. F. Bagg ............ 1869--1871 Seymour Gookins, A. M. ..... 1829--1831 EQ Wilmot Cummings' . 187:--1871 Rev.U. S. Taylor, A.M., IJ. 1831--1834 Paul C. Howe ......... l87l--1872 Rev. Samuel Schaffer, A. 1834--1835 H. A. Smith, ... .. . . . 1872--1872 Rev. john Humphrey, A. 1835--1836 A. J. Osborne ,..... i872--1874 Rev Horace XVoodruff, A. M., 1836--1839 james A. Christie . . . 1874--1877 Rev. Flavel S. Gaylord, A.M., 1839--1845 W. F. Gelston .... 1877--1878 Curtis C. Baldwin, A. M. ..... 1845--1846 Frank E. Wells 1878--1880 Hon. Seth B. Cole, A. M ...... 1846--1854 I. H. Rogers .......... . .. l880--1881 Charles L. Porter ............ 1854--1855 Roland S. Keyser ....... 1881--1883, William H. Jackson, A. M. 1855--1858 Frederick W. Palmer ........ 1883,--1885 Wm. S. Searls, A. M. ....... 1858--1858 George A. Knapp ....... i885--1888 Wm. Kreutzer, A. M. ........ 1858--1859 G. H. Witherhead ........... 1888--1889 W. ll. Taylor, A. B. ..... . .. 1859--1860 Curtis B. Miller, A. B ........ 1889--1895 Sherril E. Smith, A. B ...... 1860--1866 F. J. De La Fleur, A. B ...... 1895--1897 N. W. Ayers, A. M ..... 1866--1867 james M. Glass .............. 1897--i9o2 J. C. Whiting ........ 1867--1868 jared M. Scoville, A. M. .... l9o2--1905 G. E. McMaster 1868--1869 Albert J. Chidester ...... I9o5--I9o6

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FRANKLIN AC.-XIDIEMY HIGH SCHOOL ANNIX-XI. I3 4-I W my Visiting the Land of Vladimir T was such a lovely warm day in june that I concluded it was a good day to go fishing. Taking my rod and tackle, I therefore went to a nearby creek where fish were plentiful. I had just seated myself under a tree when I decided the day was so hot that I would take a swim in the creek. I soon took off my clothes and plunged into the stream. As I struck the water it seemed that something caught hold of my leg and I was dragged under the water, through a long narrow hallway and into a chamber filled with water. It was then that I was forced to take a breath, and to my surprise I found I could breathe as easily under water as on land. After I had made this remarkable discovery I turned to look upon the creature that had brought me there. My first glance showed me that it was a fish but another look con- vinced me that it was more than a fish. The upper part of the body was covered with hair. while the lower part was covered with scales. The creature had arms and a head like a man, except for the fact that they were covered with hair. The creature then addressed me in a language that sounded like the wind whistling through the pine trees on a cold winter evening. At the sound of his voice, other creatures like him ap- peared from all sides of the chamber. Some of them, I noticed, had bare faces and slimmer bodies. I learned afterwards tl1at the latter were the females and the others were the males of the tribe. just how long I lived with these people Qfor I learned that they were lnnnanl, I do not know, I did, however, learn their language and habits. They ate small Hsh, clams and oysters and slept on the earth under the water. Their entire time was spent in the water with occasionally a sun bath,on the narrow beach which surrounded the pool. Not knowing what else to do, since I could never find the passageway by which I had entered, I stayed with them. I learned that the people called themselves Finns and lived in the land of Vladimir. The one that captured me was named Riga and was the leader of the tribe. One day I spoke to Riga about his helping me to return to my native land. He became very angry with me and he said I did not appreciate what his people had done for me. I made a mistake by arguing the question with him. He went into a fit of rage and began lashing about in the water. It seemed that on account of his lashing or for some other reason, the water grew warmer. Then one of the leader's assistants picked up a stone and threw it at me, hitting my left leg.