Held in Marion, November, 1878. The officers of the previous year were
re-elected, with the exception of Rev. C. O. Boothe, who had been
appointed Sunday school missionary for the State, under the American
Baptist Publishing Society. Bro. N. R. Nickerson was elected clerk.
The Trustees reported that the Old Fair Grounds had been secured, and
that the school was in operation. One thousand dollars had been paid
on the grounds; $545 had come from the North. Three teachers were
supported without charge to the State--Misses Emma Jordan and Emma
Heustis, and Mr. M. W. Alston.
Thus the school began. About $2,000 reported.