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Valedictory Gallin A. Baker Respected Audience. You have assembled this Evening to witness the closing scene of our school girl life. That scene is now almost ended and we are about to speak the sad word farewell. But before it is spoken, in behalf of any sister graduates, let me extend to you our heartfelt thanks for the cheering sunlight your presence has infused, as well as for the interest, we would fain believe you have taken in us, young voyagers on the sea of life. The occasion no doubt brings vividly to your remembrance like scenes of by gone days, in which many of you were the happy participants, and awakens a chord of sympathy between us, which kindred spirits alone can feel. Many of you have sailed far over that sea upon which we are this Evening launching. You can sympathyze [sympathize] with us in our hopes and fears, and perchance from the depths of a bitter experience are ready to whisper in our ears fortunes will change, friendships decay, and love grow cold. However this may be it is pleasant to be lured on by the syren [siren] song of Hope. If we are doomed to disappointment let us learn the important lesson not to anticipate trouble. Each moment brings its own peculiar trials and duties. Let us attend to them, and leave the future to unravel what is concealed within its mysterious depths. But time is hastening and its waning hours urge me to bid you, Kind audience farewell. Beloved Classmates, We are standing this evening upon the threshold of a great change, and many, varied, and wild are the emotions crowding upon us. Language indeed fails, and sinks in dismay when the great fount of the heart is stirred. We, who have spent so many happy hours together, cannot part without feelings of regret. We have had so many joys and sorrows in common, that it is difficult for us to realize that this is the last time that we shall meet as one united class. No more at the singing of the college bell will we assemble to learn lessons of wisdom from the lips of loved teachers, or hold sweet and social converse during the hours of recreation. But dear classmates, the snapping of friendships silvery cord leaves us still, fragments that we may twine about our hearts as mementoes of our girl-hood life. Let us then chase all shadows from our brows. Let us catch the sunshine and gather the flowers within our reach, and if we are but faithful to the great duty of life, Hope and her twin sister, Faith, tell us of a land beyond where parting will be no more. And now dear classmates defer it as we may the sad farewell must be spoken. Henceforth our paths diverge, but the fond links that bind us together will never be broken, the pleasant memories of our school-days never fade away. Dear companions, we will ever Turn to childhood's happy hours For the future neer can sever Chaplets twined with youths fair flowers True affection neer can perish And through lifes uncertain way Sisters, we shall ever cherish All the memories of to-day. [???] by [???] MACINTYRE & MACINTYRE, [*1 Wheelon 483, note*] ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Thomasville, Ga., ......... 188 .... Future danger cannot be anticipated by an attack upon the aggressor unless this be the only means of warding off the attack then is the party attacking excusable in using greater force than is necessary to repel the attack: remembering that the danger of the attack is to be tested from the stauct point of His party attached not from that of the Jury or of an ideal person. 1 Wharf. 102 Whoever puts auntices by his [mis?d??t??] a condition in which the mind cannot act with reasonableness, cannot complain that such naturableness is [???]ing ([2] 1 Wharf, 102 1 Wharf. 491 Life & Chastity is put upon the same when you may Kill [?] [?] life you may kill [?] charity 1 Wharf 484 When there is remedy furthering by the [???]: Deft may take life [?] Wharf 487. 487 The Sheriff is authorized to confine his Prisoner in the County & cause not remorse to an other jail [?] the fault of his County is not [?]. Code 361 9 Pf. Jail is to secure Prisoners. Code 501. Pmal for Shff to repeal to [???] -ld reorder charge & work Penal offence Code 4486 4486 1 pt In settling the necessity for Deft to take [let] jury must look to apparent necessary from stand point of Deft 1 Whafe 491 In settling the Defence of Self the [indemi???tly] of Deft. [than??] he considered 1 Whafe 491 The Law does not hold men responsible for a knowledge of facts unless their ignorance arises from fault or negligence 1 Whatin / Whatin 496 Ga came by such [???] disappoint 1 Wharter 1 Waton 496 When the whole proceeding is infecting with a continuous Public excitement & [?] the notice in the conflict is so immediate & so associated with [the] sentiment as to [fo??] part of the Vance [tran??uction] with this original assault, the Law applies this original [than] provocation to the false blow time [ackn????t] when circumstances & temperament of dudeacdecauls 1 Warf. 399 In some cases days & weeks will pass before parties cool off & come [p??d??ng] temporary [p?l??ty] 1 Wharf 480 [Rea?] A man may repel force by force in defence of his person & habatation or property against one who manifestly intends or endeavors by violence or surprise to commit a known felony Such as murder MAC[INTYRE & MACINT]YRE ATTORNEYS AT LAW Thomasville, Ga., ......... 188 ... Rape Robbery [A?t??] Burglary or the like upon another. In these cases he is not bound to retreat but may pursue his adversary until he has secured himself from all danger: & if he Kill him in so doing it is called justifiable homicide [?] Berk 853 What [?ot] Law or [?] [a????le] 76 GA 96 [Though] Read change in note 1 482 1 Wharton [?] [?7] [Arr?gton] VS. Attorney at Law, 131 1/2 BROAD ST. Thomasville, Ga. .......... 188... In a case of assault with Intent to murder. Ruled that when a son in Law stabbed another while he was holding a drawn Knife over Father in Law jury might regard this as an equivalent circumstance & find deft not guilty 63 Ga. 693 Judge may draw [?] from Act of 1880 120 [?] a [d?m] or have [????] as before. See also act 1884 & 1885 - part 63 Principal in second charge is he on & he who is present aiding & abetting the act to be done [?] Code . 4305 Record of Correction is conducted of guilt of [Deft] Prus & [???ma] faces of Pro. in 2 [???] 66 [Ga?] 309 To change that aid or abetting on that of Pros. in 20 [?] error. [???] must offer this he aided & abetted 68 Ga 289 MAC[INTYRE & MACINTYRE] ATTORNEYS AT LAW Thomasville, Ga., ......... 188 ... [*all the facts connected [?] & [?] after [?] Shruld he admitted 17 Ga. 4GS! (484). [Pr??] in 2 Degree must Sum that he both aided & abetting 68 Ga 289 The state vs Arrengtord*] Arraignment. Arrangement shall be made by reading Indictment to Prisoner & requiring a plea of guilty or not guilty Code 4636 Arrangement must be intend on Indictment by [???r] or [atl?] Ga. Code 4641 & [?tand] on [???atis] of Court-Code 4640 Challenges Deft in [???] where penalty is death or from years in Penitentiary, has 70 challenges & state has 10 the Penitentiary can [?] than 4 years Deft has 12 & slate 6 challenge Code 4643 Competency of Jurors A Juror to be competent musts be 21 years old & under 60 being neither Idiot Lunatic nor insane, who resided in County 6 [?] procedure of the [Lenace?] Code 3906 Panel of Patch Jurors have made of Code 3932 Jury to try Felonius has made up Code 3935 Character Defts character cannot be Shown by the State But. Deft may show Character of [??e] for violence & may show his own for character for peace & quietude 43 Ga 128 MAC[INTYRE & MACINTY]RE ATTORNEYS AT LAW Thomasville, Ga., ......... 188 ... Sign of Parties May be Shown by Deft. 15 Ga 118 (112) But not by State only in rebuttal of Justifications. 75 Ga. 699 Threats May be shown when notice is brought home to Deft. before the act. 5 Ga 48 * 86 (136) 189 n 19429 Ga 470 39 Ga 718 A Threat made under excitement should have but little weight 22 Ga. 479 If a threat is equally susceptible of two constructions the one in favor of the by [?] of [???sc???] is the one ought to be adopted 22 Ga 479 Reputation for Charity General Character may be shown when a womans reputation is involved. 29 Ga 723 (726) Murder Murder defined Code 4320 Explicit motives defined Code 4321 Implicit [?] defined Code 4322 Manslaughter Voluntary defined Code 4325 Involuntary defined Code 4327 4328 & 4329 Self Defense Law of defence Code 4330.433143.32 4333 & 4334 MAC[INTYRE & MACINTY]RE ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Thomasville, Ga., ......... 188 ... Sec. 4334 All other instances which Stand upon the footing of reason and Justice as [?] enumerated shall be postefeable homicide This is the great point in this Code The homicide appearing to be justifiable the person Judicture Shall be acquitted & discharged Code 4335 Cases when 4834 have proven Prior to the adoption of this section the Rules which justify self defense had been held to extend to Master & Servant Parent & child husband & wife & to her other domestic relations. Under this Section they have been held to apply to Brother & Brother or Brother & Sister or sister & sister 18 Ga. 704 (708) Under this section It has been ruled that when the inspired husband meets one the next morning who has attempted overnight the violation of his marriage bed & find upon him It is right & proper to give in evidence the previous occasion as a justification or excuse for the act. 29 Ga 724 Judge [?] says if a man meet another & attempt to [c???ide] him the assails stated in his rights of self defence & [???] under 4268 it stands upon the turn forting of reason & Justice 43 Ga 137 circumstances of Justification may be [sh???] from evidence produced by the State as well as that produced by Deft. 12 Ga 142 A party may kill another having malice in his heart yet if the circumstances show justification It is not murder. 25 Ga 527 (532) In criminal cases a greater strength of mental conviction is need necessary to justify a verdict of guilty. in civil cases a preponderance is considered sufficient, but greater in criminal cases. Code 3745 If doubts are reasonable it is immaterial whether the arise from a usual or unusual cause. 30 Ga 872 Doubts must grow out of the evidence or want of evidence 38 Ga. 492 (509) If it is reasonably doubtful if Defendant is guilty of a higher or lower grade he should have the benefit thereof & convicted of lower grade. 59 Ga 30? Or if there is a reasonable doubt if guilty of crime charged or a crime not charged. Deft should as found guilty of neither 53 Ga 141 If after an honest & impartial examination of the testimony the minds of the jury are wavering unsettled unsatisfied, that is the doubt of the Law 63 Ga 601 Failure to Change on doubts requires a new trial 70 Ga 825 M[ACINTYRE & MACINTYR]E ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Thomasville, Ga., ......... 188 ... If the jury have a reasonable as to whether Deft. acted when he shot under circumstances calculated to exede the fears of a reasonable man or whether he felt at the time he shot he had reason to feel from the circumstances that it was necessary to shoot to save the honor of his daughter then he was justifiable. 71 Ga 129. If defendant acted under apparent reasonable fear. 71 Ga 285 It is for the jury to say from the evidence whether the Deft. is justified because the care [?] upon the same [?] of [?] & Juries 7 [?] [?] [?] 641 Steward by State [R???] Jackson Juries operation 66 Ga 90 The whole can should go to the jury 66 Ga 310 See Malow by State 66 Ga 530 MAC[INTYRE & MACINTYRE] ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Thomasville, Ga., ......... 188 ... In the administration of the criminal Law any fact shedding sight upon the motives of the [Cra?sacf???], will not be excluded from the consideration of the jury whether it gives to the attestation of of of innocence or points to the perpetrator of the crime [??chra?] Jury: 43 Ga 523. If the testimony tends directly or [vo????y] to [th???] sight upon the [?] and consideration it should be [adm????] exclusionary Rubs. Should be prohibited 17 Ga 465 (484). Felony defined to be an offense from which the offense or conviction may be punished by death or the prisonment in the Penitentiary Code 4304 Assault with intent to Rape punished in Penitentiary from [1??0] Geor. Code 4357 Rape is the carnal knowledge of a female [forcabl?] Oglethorpe University, Nov. 18 1837 Sir: For the purpose of informing Parents and Guardians of the progress of their sons and wards in this Institution, the Faculty have recourse to Circulars, issued at the close of each Session, embracing an account of the standing of each Student in his studies, conduct, &c. Annexed you have a statement of the standing of J. E. V. H. H. Baker. The Faculty would caution parents and others, having the control of Students, of the evil tendency of supplying them too liberally with money or credit. Much of the difficulty of instruction, and perhaps nearly all the difficulty of maintaining good discipline, arises from habits incurred by the too free use of money. A small amount beyond the necessary expenses of the Student, we are satisfied, will best promote the interests of all parties. The Faculty is very sensible of the evil effects of a Students losing even a few days from his studies. Such a loss is frequently not repaired during a session. We request, therefore, that all students may be called away as little as possible, during the session, and may punctually return at the close of vacations. C. M. Lane. Secretary of the Faculty No. 1 denotes the highest grade of excellence----2 and 3 the intermediate grades----4 the lowest Mathematics,....................... 1 1 Latin,................................... 1 1 Greek,.................................. 1 1 Natural Philosophy,............. 1 1 Rhetoric,.............................. Logic,.................................. 1 1 Chemistry,........................... Astronomy,........................... Mental Philosophy,............... Moral Philosophy,................. Natural Theology,................. Evidences of Christianity,..... 1 1 Bible Recitation,................... 1 1 Oratory,................................. 1 1/2 1 1/2 Composition,......................... 1 1 Punctuality at Recitation,...... Prayers,.................. 1 1 Room,..................... Industry,.................................. 1 1 Behaviour,.............................. 1 1 [???] G Baker [W?lth???ville] Georgia Liberty County Recorded in the clerks office of the Superior Court in Book O. folio 119. this 19: June 1855 S. A. Fraser Clerk Fees 25 W. Q. Baker State of Georgia Liberty County Know all men by those presents that I William F Way of said state and county for and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred dollars to me in hand paid by William Q. Baker of said state and county, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, Have bargained, sold, and delivered, and by these presents to bargain, sell, and deliver unto the said William Q Baker a certain female negro slave named Mary about fourteen years old. To have and to hold the said negro slave Mary with her future issue to the said William Q Baker his heirs and assigns, forever. And the said slave to the said William Q Baker his heirs and assigns I will warrant and defend against the claims of all persons whatsoever Mtners my hand and seal this 16th day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty five. In presence of, David Fauves W. Quarterman G. P Wm. F. Way. PLEASE BRING THIS BILL WITH YOU OR RETURN BY MAIL WITH YOUR CHECK TO BE RECEIPTED. CHECKS BY MAIL PREFERRED. THOMASVILLE, GA [JULY] AUG. 1 1909 In Accordance with the Contract this Bill is Now Due, and is Payable at the Office on or before the 10th inst. If any item of Arrears Appears Hereon Service will be Discontinued After the 10th inst., without Further Notice, Unless Payment of the Entire Bill, is Made on or Before that Date. If There is any Question as to the Correctness of this Bill, Please See or Write the Manager at Once. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. DEBITS J.E. Baker, ACCT. 377 234 Warren Ave., TEL. 530-L Long Distance Telephone For Telephone Service, as per contract, for 1 month from above date, 1.50 .............. Local messages in excess of contract limit @ .......... cents each, For Toll Service last month, as per itemized statement herewith, ARREARS TOTAL, Duplicate. 8 F. C. Received payment for the Company, Date 8-7-09 Anna Diss Thomasville Ga Saturday [???] July 22nd, 1882, My dear Son With a heavy heart I write you. Your dear Mother left us last night at a quarter past nine O clock. She grew worse on Thursday afternoon and I soon found That she was nearing her end. Her sufferings were intense. Hers was the disease of the heart. A few hours before she breathed her last she called me to her bedside and said John meet me in Heaven. She then kissed us all good-bye. I then asked her what message she had for Jemmie. She replied [ti?e] him goodbye. Often during her sickness when she would hear the whistle she would say I expect Jemmie is in that train. I wish[ed] very much you could have been here. I have written Jen very faithfully but I know you did not receive all my letters. I wrote you the same day I wrote Sue and asked you to come but I am satisfied you did not get the letter. Your dear mother is in Heaven this afternoon Let us try to meet her there My Son, when should we love for you? The family comes this afternoon at 5 1/2 O clock. Just then give my love by and [???] your [???] Your aff. Father John E. Baker Office of the CHRISTIAN OBSERVER Louisville, KY, Mar [2]19 1907 The Estate or Personal Representative of John E Baker... Deceased. To CONVERSE & CO., DR. To publishing an Obituary notice in the CHRISTIAN OBSERVER [Mar] Feb 25 1907 5 inches in length, $1.20 per inch...$ 6.00 less 20 %... 1.20 4.80 Samuel [Co????] [B????] Dear Sir: Will you kindly call the attention of the proper parties to the above memorandum account, and request them to forward payment by postal money order or in registered letter, and oblige, Yours truly, CONVERSE & CO. Thomasville, Ga., Aug 7th 1903 M Prof. Jno. E. Baker To J. J. CONE, Dr. Sale and Feed Stabes PUBLIC DRAY LINE. 212 West Jackson Street July 31 To 5 loads H. H. Goods 250 Extra labor with drag 76 Paid J.J. Cone 325 G.P.C. 7/8/03 Died Thomasville Ga. April 20th 1882, [*?*] William Sonicky, the faithful and efficient janitor of Young Female College For more than a decade of years, he discharged the duties of this office to the entire satisfaction both of teachers and pupils. Courteous in manner, and dignified in deportment, he never failed to win the respect and esteem of all who knew him. His uniform kindness and obliging disposition endeared him particularly to the students of the College, and their affection for him was beautifully illustrated during the last days of his illness. When it became evident that was approaching his end the joyousness of youth was repressed and gloom and sadness pervaded the College campus. Ever and anon was the friendly admonition given, be quiet girls, Uncle Billy is very low. On the day of his burial it was touching to witness the affection of the young ladies as they would [quilly] quietly wind their way to H where his remains were laying, to gaze for the last time upon the features of their dear old friend, and lay a floral tribute on his coffin. (A good man, a faithful servant, the representative of the highest type of his race, is gone.) It was my privilege to converse with him during his illness in regard to his future state. He gave abundant evidence that his peace was made with God, and more than once did he say I have been here long enough and if it is the Masters will I wish to go. Calmly and peacefully did he pass away. Well done, good and faithful servant. J. E. B. Young Female College THOMASVILLE, GA. Dec. 17th 1896 Report of the Standing of MISS Eunice Watkins FOR Nov and Dec --100 is the highest, and 0 the lowest grade given.-- Reading.................................................. Moral Philosophy...................................... Spelling.................................................. Mathematics.............................................. Writing................................................... Astronomy................................................. Geography.............................................. Chemistry.................................................. Grammar................................................ Botany......................................................... First Lessons English Composition....... Geology..................................................... Rhetoric................................................. Physiology................................................. Logic..................................................... French....................................................... English Literature................................. German..................................................... Natural Philosophy............................... Ancient Languages (Latin & Greek)........ Mental Philosophy................................ Composition............................................. Physical Geography.............................. Punctuality................................................ Mythology............................................ Deportment............................................... Civil Government................................ JOHN E. BAKER, President Thomasville Public Schools. Grade...Subject Teacher ...Standing Pupil... Age Date..190... Graduates Pauline Mitchell Rosa Bibb. H. Mash Mamie Brown J. Miller Pauline Brown Blanche Moore Aarie Butler Nellie Pringle Lizzie Carroll Bessie Reese Ellen Cassidy Blanche Steyuman Mamie Cassidy Gertie Steyuman Ida Cassidy Birdie Vaun Araminta Culpepper Leila Walcott Julia Davenport Carrie Williams Daisy Rickle Nettes Chastain Minnie Dillon Annie Poland Jennie Wynne Dillon Eva McCollium Alice Eason Lucie Carroll Annie Roberts Rosa Libby Hallie Jones Gertie Wise Estelle Howe Hattie Watkins Mamie Hicks Ollie Horne Mildred Hicks Sadie Stegall Eva Jenmings Cora Sephens Eva Luke Susie Blaithe Mamie Libby Non-graduates Fannie Chisholm Susie Reid Mitchell Madge Beverly Susie Spain Pearl Carroll Amelia Arnold Berta Cochran Mattie Arnold Mamie Parker Fannie Arnold Laura Cochran Rosalie Levy Annie James Sabie Evans Erma James Clifford Copeland Josie Turner Jamie Curry Ida Turner Rena Curry Lily Williams Tecoah Townsend Carrie DeLoach Fannie Mosely Blanche Ainsworth Mattie Ramsey Ellie Mash Belle Moore Mamie Wade Beulah Folsom Ella Thompson Mie Young Irvine Lue Monticello crowd Julia Evans Have no time to try to Bama Evans think up others Will do Marion Evans so later Stella Watkins Annie Lake Gertrude Ausley Clancy Pinson Julia Ainsworth Annie Whiddon Ettie Ashley Office of Department of Education State of Georgia State School Commissioner. Permanent Teachers License John E. Baker- having been an applicant for Teachers License under the Public School Law of the State of Georgia, at an examination held in the month of Dec. 1891, in the County of Thomas, pursuant to the general order of the State School Commissioner, dated the 16th day of Nov- 1892. And the report of the examination of said applicant made to the State School Commissioner by K. T. Maclear -, the County School Commissioner for said County of Thomas, showing that said applicants examination papers exhibited unusual merit, and being accompanied by the required certificate by said County School Commissioner of the applicants good moral and professional character, and the State School Commissioner being of opinion, from examination of said papers, that they exhibit a sufficient degree of merit to entitle the said applicant to a Permanent Teachers License. Now, Therefore, In pursuance of the authority vested in the State School Commissioner by law, this Permanent Teachers License, authorizing its holder to be contracted with concerning, and to participate in the Public School Fund, is hereby issued and granted to said John E. Baker to remain of force and be good in ANY COUNTY of the State of Georgia, and revocable only by the State School Commissioner good and sufficient cause in terms of the Statute. Given under my hand and official seal at Atlanta, Ga., this 11th day of February 1892. S. D. Bradwell State School Commissioner.