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Hlfred Shorter. IT is the boy who makes the man, and boyhood is but a prophecy of what manhood is to be. The orphan, Alfred Shorter, who bore his bereavements so bravely, and whose independent spirit forbade his accepting aid, was as the preface to a wonderful book. Alfred Shorter was born in Washington, Georgia, on November 23d, 1803, where he lived until after the death of his parents, when he moved to Monticello, Georgia. There he was offered a position as clerk with Mr. Baldwin, and after years of faithful labor he became a partner in the firm. Not many years later Mr. Baldwin died, and Mr. Shorter carried on the business by Mrs. Baldwin ' s request. In a business way, Mr. Shorter was obliged to see Mrs. Baldwin often, and became impressed with her gen- tle, womanly character. She was a woman most suited of all others to be the wife of Alfred Shorter. Some years after the death of her husband, Martha Baldwin became the devoted wife of Alfred Shorter. About this time the Cherokee Indians were moved to their new hunting fields in Indian Territory and North Georgia was opened to settlers. Mr. Shorter bought land near the junction of the Etowah and Oostanaula and along the banks of the Coosa. A large portion of this land is now in the corporation of Rome. 27
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Mr. Shorter was ever ready to contribute to the poor, but would blush in his modesty if any one spoke of his unselfishness. He took a great interest in the affairs of State and Church, but refused every office offered him, preferring his quiet home and retired life. The most noticeable fact regarding Mr. Shorter ' s life was his piety. He became a Chris- tian early in life and strove to live a life worthy of the name Christian. When he did a good deed he did not take credit to himself, but always said : This I do by the will of God. Shorter College stands as a memorial to his liberality and we are led to think of him rather as a father than the founder of the College when we read the inscription on the corner- stone : A Gift to our Daughters. L ' 8
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