Danville, Ky. May 24, 1902
Board of Trustees of Caldwell Female College met at the Citizens National Bank. Present Gavin E. Wiseman, Alfred B. Nelson, John J. Craig, John A. Quisenberry, Robert T. Quisenberry, Charles H. Rodes, J.M. Wallace, and John A. Cheek. On motion the resignation of Dr. J.C. Ely was accepted, and his leave of Caldwell College was canceled to take effect July 1st 1902.
On motion the following resolutions were adopted.
First: That Dr. Ely's resignation be accepted to take effect July 1st 1902.
Second: That the Board hears its testimony to the efficiency, fidelity and success with which Dr. Ely has administered the affairs of this Institution over which he presided for five years during which time the most cordial and pleasant relations existed between him and the Board; and that he now retires from its management with the sincere regret and undiminished confidence and regard to the Board.
Third: That we as a Board strongly commend Dr. Ely to the confidence, affection and esteem of any community where God in his Providence may call him to labor as Pastor or Teacher.
On motion a committee consisting of John A. Cheek, John A. Quisenberry, and Robert T. Quisenberry were appointed to make full settlement with Dr. J.C. Ely and negotiate for a successor to take charge of the College, who was to be reported to this Board for its approval.
Board adjourned subject to call of President.
John A. Cheek, Gavin E. Wiseman, Sr., President
Danville, Ky. May 31, 1902
Board met at Citizens Nat. Bank at 10 o'clock A.M.
Present Gavin E. Wiseman, Sr., Alfred B. Nelson, S.M. Harbison, John J. Craig, Charles H. Rodes, John A. Quisenberry, and John A. Cheek.
On recommendation of the faculty the following degrees were conferred on the members of the graduating class.
Degree of A.B.
Martha Lane Adams of Harrodsburg, Ky.
Degree of B.S.
Margaret C. Denham of Danville, Ky.
Hallie K. Helm of Danville, Ky.
Bertha Lee Jackson of London, Ky.
Malinda K. Miller of Danville, Ky.
Russie V. Millar of Harrodsburg, Ky.
Jennie Powell of Danville, Ky.
Elizabeth W. Reed of Danville, Ky.
Diploma
Rena B. Cruse of Owensboro, Ky.
Edith M. Howe of Sadieville, Ky.
Barbara E. Nutt of Sidney, Ohio
Florence M. Robinson of Marcellus, Ky.
Certificate
Julia Harding Gentry of Danville, Ky.
Dr. Elys account was read and referred to auditing committee.
Board adjourned to meet on call of President.
John A. Cheek, Secretary, Gavin E. Wiseman, Sr., President
June 3, 1902
Board of Caldwell Female College met at Citizens National Bank. Present Gavin E. Wiseman, Alfred B. Nelson, S.M. Harbison, John J. Craig, John A. Quisenberry, Charles H. Rodes, John A. Cheek.
On motion the committee heretofore appointed was authorized to close a lease with Mr. John C. Acheson for the year from July 1st 1902 to July 1st 1903.
Board adjourned to meet on call of President.
John A. Cheek, Secretary, Gavin E. Wiseman, Sr., President
June 21, 1902
Board of Trustees of Caldwell College met at Citizens National Bank. Present Gavin E. Wiseman, Sr., Alafred B. Nelson, S.M. Harbison, Charles H. Rodes, John A. Quisenberry, John J. Craig, and John A. Cheek.
Committee reported that they had agreed to lease the building and grounds to John C. Acheson for one year on condition that the Board made certain repairs which report was on motion approved.
Robert T. Quisenberry, John A. Quisenberry, and John A. Cheek were appointed a committee to make the repairs as agreed on with Mr. Acheson.
Board adjourned to meet on call of President.
John A. Cheek, Secretary, Gavin E. Wiseman, Sr., President
Danville, Ky August 11, 1902
The Board of Trustees of Caldwell Female College of Danville, Ky., met on the 11th day of August 1902 in the office of the Citizens National Bank in Danville, Ky., with the following members of the Board present, viz Gavin E. Wiseman President of the Board, Alfred B. Nelson, J.B. Caldwell, John A. Quisenberry, John J. Craig, John A. Cheek, Charles H. Rodes and S.M. Harbison who constituted more than a majority and a quorum of said Board.
The plans and specifications for a new dormitory building for Caldwell Female College, drawn and prepared by Dittoe & Wisenall Architects of Cincinnati, Ohio, were submitted to the Board and upon motion to adopt said plans and specifications duly made and recorded, said plans and specifications were unanimously approved and adopted.
The following proposition of Mr. Robert T. Quisenberry and Mr. John A. Quisenberry was then submitted to the Board and which proposition is as follows, viz the said Quisenberry's would each add the sum of $1,000 to the amounts already subscribed by them to the fund being raised for building a dormitory for said college, and repairing and renovating its present buildings on the following conditions:
- When the funds so subscribed amounted to $10,000.00.
- That the said Robert T. Quisenberry, John A. Quisenberry, and John A. Cheek will lend to Caldwell Female College such sum or sums over and above the amount already subscribed and provided as will be required to renovate and repair its present buildings and complete the new dormitory according to the plans and specifications of Dittoe & Wisenall, on condition that the Board of Trustees of Caldwell Female College will authorize a second mortgage to be duly executed and delivered on behalf and in the name of said college conveying all of its buildings and grounds in Danville, Ky., to them to secure the payment to them of said sum or sums so advanced with five per cent interest thereon per annum from date of said mortgage until paid, and upon the further conditions that this Board of Trustees binds itself and its successors in office to amend the charter of Caldwell Female College by changing the name of said Institution and giving it the name which Robert T. Quisenberry, John A. Quisenberry, and J.A. Cheek or a majority of them or the survivors or survivor of them may designate and direct.
- That neither The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, (commonly known and designated as The Southern Presbyterian Church) nor any Synod or Presbytery in connection therewith or under control of thereof shall acquire any title or ownership in the property of Caldwell Female College, or exercise any vice or control in the management of the affairs of said corporation until after the aforesaid Assembly or some Synod or Presbytery, either under its control, or connected therewith shall have given to Caldwell Female College a sum of money in cash equal in amount to the sum total of the present value of its buildings and grounds and all money which may hereafter at any time be expended on said buildings and grounds up to the date of said gift.
- That if the name designated and substituted for the name of Caldwell Female College as provided in item 2nd would thereafter ever be changed or any part of item 3d be disregarded or violated then the additional sum of $2,000.00 subscribed by the said Quisenberry's as set forth above, shall be forfeited and revert to them, their heirs or personal representatives.
Upon consideration of the aforesaid propositions, it was moved and seconded that the same be accepted, that this Board of Trustees pledge itself and its successors in office to amend the charter of Caldwell Female College by changing the name of said Institution, and giving to it the name which Robert T. Quisenberry, John A. Quisenberry, and John A. Cheek or a majority of them or the survivors or survivor of them may designate and direct, and that the President of the Board of Trustees be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to sign, acknowledge and deliver a mortgage in the name and on behalf of Caldwell Female College conveying all the buildings and grounds of said college which are situated in Danville, Ky. to the Fidelity Trust and Safety Vault Co. of Louisville, Ky. to secure the sum of $12,000.00 evidenced by 12 bonds of $1,000 each bearing even date therewith, numbered 1 to 12 both inclusive payable on or before 10 years after date with 4 per cent interest thereon from date said interest to be paid semi-annually and said President is also authorized and empowered to sign acknowledge and deliver the second mortgage above referred to in item 2nd for such sum as is ascertained to be necessary to pay all indebtedness of said college after said improvements are completed, except however the $12,000.00 mortgage herein authorized, which sum so ascertained is to be and become payable on or before five years from date with interest thereon from date at the rate of five per cent per annum payable semi-annually and which mortgage is to be second to and inferior to the above named mortgage for $12,000.00 which motion was unanimously approved and adopted.
A resolution was offered and unanimously adopted expressing it to be the sense of this Board that the present value of the buildings and grounds in Danville, Ky. now owned by Caldwell Female College is $15,000.00.
Whereupon it was moved and seconded that this meeting stand adjourned subject to the call of the President, which motion was unanimously carried.
Attest. John A. Cheek, Secretary, Gavin E. Wiseman, Sr., President