The David Military Academy had a student body of about 300 young men shortly after it opened in the 1890's. The school was founded by Col. A.C. Davis in Lenoir
County with the assistance of his brother, Jeff Davis. (In 1889 an outbreak of meningitis forced the school to close) It was moved to Winston-Salem when the city purchased
land (approximately 166 acres), and donated it to the academy. (Present site of the Methodist Children's Home)
Since the famous Bingham School was moving to Asheville there was a definite opening for a military school in the vicinity. Two leaders were enthusiastic over the
prospect of attracting Davis and immediately subscribed $6,500. G.W. Hinshaw proposed that they donate $20,000 "to aid and encourage Davis to relocate his school in
the Forsyth County town." (Ironically, in 1749 the same words had been used when the N.C. General Assembly appropriated money "to aid and encourage" James Davis
(great-grandfather of Col. Davis) of Williamsburg to come to North Carolina to be our first State Printer. He took the offer and opened his print shop in June of that year in
New Bern).
THE STATE Magazine (July 1981) reported: Col. Davis still emphasized the classics, mathematics and military science but he added courses in telegraphy and
bookkeeping with very few schools offered in 1890. The athletic games held in April attracted so many spectators that extra transportation had to be provided to
accommodate the crown. There was many a teen age girl who cancelled other social engagements to be present at the awarding of the medals.
The first commencement exercises were held on May 28, 1891, with the Hon. F.M. Simmons making the address. A drill and dress parade followed impressing the
hundreds of spectators. The student body included pupils from Brazil, Cuba and from thirty-five different states.
The News and Observer of July 20, 1890 announced that the Davis School would be open in the fall in the town of Winston. Bath houses with hot and cold water were
to be provided for the cadets at no extra cost. Adjacent to the school grounds there was a twelve-acre tract of land that was to be converted into a park with shade trees,
with an unobstructed view of Old Pilot mountain.
Cadets at the academy were among those who helped fight the fire which leveled the old Zinzendorf Hotel on Thanksgiving Day, 1892. They were credited with saving
much of the furniture and the lives of a number of guests.
At its peak, the academy included an administration building, several barracks and an assembly hall. Among its students were EUGENE E. GRAY SR., DR. E.P. GRAY
and THOMAS BARBER. A.F. MOSES and DAVID BLAIR, brother of COL. W.A. BLAIR, were teachers at the academy at one time.
The first Southerner to graduate from West Point after the Civil War was William Ewen Shipp, of Lincolnton, who joined the staff at Davis School and became
Commandant. The Shipp Monument, erected at the corner of S. Mint and W. 4th Sts, in Charlotte, was made possible by the contributions of school children throughout the
State. Lt. Shipp chose service with the 10th Cavalry (Negro) and was killed in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba, July 2, 1898. He is buried in Lincolnton.
In 1894, the Southern Associated Press ran an article in the News and Observer about the "unmerciful" whipping of a Davis cadet from Richmond, VA. The boy's father
began receiving letters and telegrams from irate citizens of Winston, along with over zealous lawyers advising him to prosecute Lt. Shipp. Upon further investigation, the
cadet's father, Mr. M.T. Rider, concluded that his son's punishment had not been "unmerciful", but definitely deserved. He had exhibited insubordinate behavior and vile
language. Both the school and Lt. Shipp were exonerated from false charges, and the cadet remained to complete the year.
In 1902, a small fire in one of the barracks spread to the main building and completely destroyed it because of a lack of water. The school closed shortly after and Col.
Davis returned to Greensboro to practice law.
The grounds were selected in 1909 as a site for the Methodist Children's Home and 34 acres were bought. The academy's remaining buildings were then altered to
accommodate about 75 children.
The four -- Davis Military Academy and Tinsley Military Academy (established prior to 1915 in Winston-Salem), Salem Boys School and the Edgewood School--bridged
the gap between the colonial "anstalts" and the private and parochial schools.
From The Union Republican-Feb. 5, 1891
A Birds Eye View of Winston-Salem---On Monday Mr. J.J. Stoner, the canvassing agent, called on us and exhibited the pen and ink drawing of the Twin City,
Winston-Salem by Prof. A. Ruger. We examined it carefully and find it is a wonderful piece of work.
It is taken from a position near the Davis School, showing that institution, the West End improvements, Hotel Zinzendorf and that portion of the city in the foreground,
extending North, East and South showing every Street and house in miniature so plain that every one can pick out his own house. It is not taken from an elevated point but
by walking to every house and drawing the shape of them and then placed on a sheet and looking at it as if we were looking from a balloon.
March 5, 1891-Over Two Hundred Cadets--The Twin City has reason to feel proud of their educational institutions. There is the Salem Academy, our two white
Graded Schools, the Salem Boys School, Salem Public School, besides a number of private institutions, while the colored people have their Graded School and the Public
School beyond the Salem bridge. All are flourishing institutions and that our people duly appreciate the advantages afforded, is but a way of expressing it.
Friday night the musical concert at Salem Academy was repeated for the cadets of the Davis Military School and of this institution we wish to speak. Not at length but in a
general way. The School has not completed one year of existence here, and already the fall list numbers over two hundred, a larger attendance than even many of our
citizens imagined, who have not yet visited the school, and what the end will be, is not yet possible to fully realize, something probably beyond our most sanguine
expectations. The Messrs. Davis and faculty are all young men, fully alive and experienced in the work they have so successfully inaugurated, in our midst. As the boys
moved down Main St. last Friday evening, with martial tread, they presented a very pretty sight, under the brilliant rays of the electric light. At the close of the exercises at the
Academy the cadets formed in front of the building and were preparing to give an exhibit of military tactics when the electric lamps were turned off, just as the Cadet Band,
directed by Prof. Portis began to a spirited selection. This curtailed exercises, but the Bank moved to a lamp at the portico, finished their strain, and the b'boys then falling
into line, to the air of ÒThe Girl I Left Behind,Ó and the merry Ògood-nightÓ of the Academy ladies, made quick step time for their quarters in the north western part of this
city.
May 7, 1891-The Cadets Observe May-Day-- The Davis School Cadets gave our towns a pleasant surprise Friday evening. May-Day, by a dress parade at the Court
House Square, and also at Salem Square. There were over 200 cadets in rank, and with their neat uniforms, well kept guns, and their excellent little Brass Band at the front,
they made an attractive appearance and a very creditable display of a thorough knowledge of military tactics. This school, as well as the Salem Female Academy, and the
Graded School, is a credit and pride to our citizens.
May 14, 1891- Bird's Eye View --Mr. J. Stoner's Bird's Eye View of Winston-Salem, the Southern Development Co's Grounds. Davis School &c., has been photographed
and a copy shown us. It is an accurate as well as a beautiful piece of work and the work of delivering the same will begin today. Several thousand copies have been
purchased and as an ornament, for usefulness and general interest this picture of our Twin City, with every Church, dwelling, store and factory given will be sure to prove
acceptable. As an advertising medium it is certainly to see and believe what Winston Salem in reality are.
Athletic--Last Friday and Saturday afternoons, the athletic games at the Davis School proved occasions of much enjoyment and were largely attended. There were foot
races, high jumps, mile runs, sack races, throwing a 16 pound hammer, shoe race, and hurdle races. Music was furnished by the Davis Cadet Band. The variety was
pleasing and the contests spirited. Prof. W. A. BLAIR presented the medals.
Davis Military, this city, closes May 26th and 27th. Hon. F.M. Simmons delivers the literary address Wednesday, 4:30 pm after which a drill and dress parade of the Cadet
Battalion will take place. Thursday afternoon Washington and Jefferson Literary Societies through chosen representatives will orate and debate. Music by Cadet Band and
Orchestra.
May 21, 1891- Death at Davis School--NATHANIAL JOHNSON of Concord, and in attendance at the Davis School, died last Thursday. The remains were carried home for
interment.
May 28, 1891- Davis School-- As we go to press the closing exercises of this flourishing school are in progress. Although but the first session of the school since its
removal here, the roll-list foots nearly 300 and not only Winston-Salem, but the State and South are represented, which is alone sufficient testimonial of the interest and
confidence Davis School has gained and achieved as an excellent educational institution for young men. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, the annual address before the
Literary Societies was to have been delivered by the Hon. F.M. Simmons, of this city, but owing to the inclement weather was postponed to a date yet to be announced. This
afternoon, May 28th, 3 o'clock, joint celebration of the Washington and Jefferson Literary Societies. Music is furnished by Davis Cadet Cornet Band and Davis Cadet
Orchestra.
July 2, 1891-The first session of Davis School closed Tuesday, the same being prolonged in order to fill out the time occupied in removing the School from LaGrange to this
city. Prof. Davis, the faculty and our towns have every reason to feel gratified at the flattering success, both in attendance and interest, that has been attained this session.
The re-capitulation will reach upwards of 250 cadets and the prospects for the future are excellent, even beyond expectations.
Sept. 17, 1891-Davis Military School opened in this city last Friday with 175 cadets. It is very probable that the number will well nigh be doubled during the next few weeks.
Additions are constantly arriving.
THE UNION REPUBLICAN- April 28, 1892- Among the Davis Cadets-- A very interesting feature at the Davis School, this city, prior to Commencement, is the Athletic
sports for which due preparation is being made for the occasion this year. May 5th and 6th. It is also a pleasure to state in connection with the School, that the session this
year has been a most prosperous one. The attendance is near 300, the general health of the cadets excellent, and the progress intellectually highly satisfactory. The
commencement proper is June 8th and 9th and the Literary Address before the Washington and Jefferson Societies will be delivered by Hon. B. A. Doughton, Speaker of
the N.C. House of Representatives. For the Athletic Sports, May 5th and 6th, the following officers have been chosen:
President- J. B. McFarland, Miss.; Vice President- R. F. Fowler, N.C.; Secretary- J. A. Dull, N.C ; Executive Committee- T. M. Ridgway, Texas; J. W. Thomas, N.C.; J. C.
Davis, N. C.; Judges - O.L. Wells, KY.; G. B. Reeves, S.C. ; J.E. Fulgram, VA.; Time Keepers- C.(?) O. Mew, S.C.; A. B. Bynum, N. C.; Marshals, Chief, J.M. Morris, N.C.; E.
T. Sharpe, Conn.; J. Bordley, Md; F. Page, N.C.; E. G. Meares, N.C.; J. E. Swann, Tenn.; H. L. Behee, Fla.; J. W. Williamson, N. C.; F. L. Reid, N. C.; O. U. Klatte, S. C.;
S.________; K. M. Allen, N. C., M. G. _______; J. P. Parker,S. C., B. T. Kellett, Tex.; H. A. Bynum, N. C.;G. R. Lybrook, N. C., _______;A. H. McLeod, N. C.; J. H. Salisbury,
N. C.; O. M. Pegrum, __C.
May 12, 1892- Davis School Athletic Games-- Considering the lack of shade and oppressive heat, the attendance at the Davis School Athletic Games last Thursday and
Friday was gratifyingly large. The exercises were both interesting and exciting, with the exception possibly of some of the longer runs, the heat and exhaustion of the
participants eliciting more sympathy than interest. Excellent music was furnished by the Cadet Band and the Medals awarded in an appropriate address by A. H. Elder (?)
Esq., of this city.
The successful contestants for the several Medals and honors are as follows:
Thursday - First Day--100 Yard dash- Cadet McLeod; time 10 1/2 sec.; 1 Mile Walking Race - Cadet J. K. Shepher; time 9 m 35 sec.; Three Legged Race- Davis and Gallop
100 yards in 13 sec; Comic Egg Race - Lieut Dull, 55 sec; 1 Mile Run- Norris and Horte, a tie- time 5 m 45 sec; Pole Vaulting- Lieut Dull, distance 9 feet; Potato Race- Cadet
Moorman- time 2 minutes, 4 1/2 sec; Running Broad Jump- Cadet McLeod, distance 44 1/2 feet.
Friday- Second Day--440 Yards Dash- C. W. Moorman- time 60 3/4 sec; 1 Mile Run, small boys - T. Perrett, 6 m 5 1/2 sec; High Jump Running - J.B. McFarland height 5
feet; 1 Mile Run - Cadet Norte- 5 m 30 sec- tie of yesterday decided; 3 Mile Run - A. McCormick time 26 m 41 sec; Throwing 16 lb hammer - M. P. Gallop distance 65 feet 7
inches;; Sack Race - W.E. Butler 27 sec; 140 Yard Hurdle Race - Lt. J. A. Dull 17 1/2 sec; Shoe Race - Branmaller 150 yards 1 m 13 sec; Tug of War - Company B.
Tug of War closed the games and was the most exciting contest of both occasions. It consisted of a number of cadets from the two companies of cadets sitting in shallow
pits, opposite each other in a long line, and a large rope upon which each side tugged until pulled by main strength and awkwardness across the dividing line, which decided
the contest. Company B won the victory and the applause was vociferous.
June 9, 1892-Davis School Close-- This week notes the close of a very prosperous session of Davis School, this city. The exercises embraced a Batallion Drill, Dress
Parade, Sham Battle, Address by Hon. R. A. Doughten, speeches by the members of Washington and Jefferson Kiterary Societies &c. The audience represented a number
of States. Special trains were run daily to and from the city. First Lt. W. E. Shipp, 10th Cavalry, U.S.A., as detailed by the Secretary of War, for North Carolina, will be in the
city this week to instruct our Riflemen in the new drill regulations and small arm practice.
Winston Weekly Journal- Nov. 4, 1897 -A RECEIVER APPOINTED = For the Davis Military School - Capt. Mast Named
The Davis Military School has gone into the hands of a receiver, Capt. Mast, of the law firm of Mast & Griffin, has been appointed receiver. This firm is one of the most
careful and painstaking in the city and the school is in judicious hands.
Davis school is an old Institution and has had a prosperous history. It has felt deeply the hard times of the past year or two and it is a matter of deep regret on the part of all
our citizens that this school which has attracted such wide attention should be visited by adversity. The Journal hopes it may successfully over tide the present trouble and
soon again enter upon a more prosperous era than ever. The school is still running.
Winston Weekly Journal- June 28, 1898 - NOTICE: By virtue of an order of the Superior court of Forsyth county, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash, at the Davis Military School, on Saturday, the 16th day of July, 1898, beginning at 10 a.m., a large lot of personal property belonging to said school, consisting of
bedsteads, mattresses, bed-clothing, bureaus, tables, washstands, bowles and pitchers, buckets, chairs, carpets, lamps, etc. Also a large lot of table ware and crockery,
knives, forks, and spoons, kitchen furniture, one large range with ovens and fixtures, complete, sink for washing and drying dishes, a large lot of empty fruit jars, dining
tables and stools, heating stoves. Also a lot of school and miscellaneous books, writing paper, tablets, roller desks, revolving chairs, typewriters with desks, carpets, pictures
and numerous other articles. This will be a rare opportunity for good bargains. Come early, as the sale will occupy the whole day. D.P. Mast, Receiver
County with the assistance of his brother, Jeff Davis. (In 1889 an outbreak of meningitis forced the school to close) It was moved to Winston-Salem when the city purchased
land (approximately 166 acres), and donated it to the academy. (Present site of the Methodist Children's Home)
Since the famous Bingham School was moving to Asheville there was a definite opening for a military school in the vicinity. Two leaders were enthusiastic over the
prospect of attracting Davis and immediately subscribed $6,500. G.W. Hinshaw proposed that they donate $20,000 "to aid and encourage Davis to relocate his school in
the Forsyth County town." (Ironically, in 1749 the same words had been used when the N.C. General Assembly appropriated money "to aid and encourage" James Davis
(great-grandfather of Col. Davis) of Williamsburg to come to North Carolina to be our first State Printer. He took the offer and opened his print shop in June of that year in
New Bern).
THE STATE Magazine (July 1981) reported: Col. Davis still emphasized the classics, mathematics and military science but he added courses in telegraphy and
bookkeeping with very few schools offered in 1890. The athletic games held in April attracted so many spectators that extra transportation had to be provided to
accommodate the crown. There was many a teen age girl who cancelled other social engagements to be present at the awarding of the medals.
The first commencement exercises were held on May 28, 1891, with the Hon. F.M. Simmons making the address. A drill and dress parade followed impressing the
hundreds of spectators. The student body included pupils from Brazil, Cuba and from thirty-five different states.
The News and Observer of July 20, 1890 announced that the Davis School would be open in the fall in the town of Winston. Bath houses with hot and cold water were
to be provided for the cadets at no extra cost. Adjacent to the school grounds there was a twelve-acre tract of land that was to be converted into a park with shade trees,
with an unobstructed view of Old Pilot mountain.
Cadets at the academy were among those who helped fight the fire which leveled the old Zinzendorf Hotel on Thanksgiving Day, 1892. They were credited with saving
much of the furniture and the lives of a number of guests.
At its peak, the academy included an administration building, several barracks and an assembly hall. Among its students were EUGENE E. GRAY SR., DR. E.P. GRAY
and THOMAS BARBER. A.F. MOSES and DAVID BLAIR, brother of COL. W.A. BLAIR, were teachers at the academy at one time.
The first Southerner to graduate from West Point after the Civil War was William Ewen Shipp, of Lincolnton, who joined the staff at Davis School and became
Commandant. The Shipp Monument, erected at the corner of S. Mint and W. 4th Sts, in Charlotte, was made possible by the contributions of school children throughout the
State. Lt. Shipp chose service with the 10th Cavalry (Negro) and was killed in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba, July 2, 1898. He is buried in Lincolnton.
In 1894, the Southern Associated Press ran an article in the News and Observer about the "unmerciful" whipping of a Davis cadet from Richmond, VA. The boy's father
began receiving letters and telegrams from irate citizens of Winston, along with over zealous lawyers advising him to prosecute Lt. Shipp. Upon further investigation, the
cadet's father, Mr. M.T. Rider, concluded that his son's punishment had not been "unmerciful", but definitely deserved. He had exhibited insubordinate behavior and vile
language. Both the school and Lt. Shipp were exonerated from false charges, and the cadet remained to complete the year.
In 1902, a small fire in one of the barracks spread to the main building and completely destroyed it because of a lack of water. The school closed shortly after and Col.
Davis returned to Greensboro to practice law.
The grounds were selected in 1909 as a site for the Methodist Children's Home and 34 acres were bought. The academy's remaining buildings were then altered to
accommodate about 75 children.
The four -- Davis Military Academy and Tinsley Military Academy (established prior to 1915 in Winston-Salem), Salem Boys School and the Edgewood School--bridged
the gap between the colonial "anstalts" and the private and parochial schools.
From The Union Republican-Feb. 5, 1891
A Birds Eye View of Winston-Salem---On Monday Mr. J.J. Stoner, the canvassing agent, called on us and exhibited the pen and ink drawing of the Twin City,
Winston-Salem by Prof. A. Ruger. We examined it carefully and find it is a wonderful piece of work.
It is taken from a position near the Davis School, showing that institution, the West End improvements, Hotel Zinzendorf and that portion of the city in the foreground,
extending North, East and South showing every Street and house in miniature so plain that every one can pick out his own house. It is not taken from an elevated point but
by walking to every house and drawing the shape of them and then placed on a sheet and looking at it as if we were looking from a balloon.
March 5, 1891-Over Two Hundred Cadets--The Twin City has reason to feel proud of their educational institutions. There is the Salem Academy, our two white
Graded Schools, the Salem Boys School, Salem Public School, besides a number of private institutions, while the colored people have their Graded School and the Public
School beyond the Salem bridge. All are flourishing institutions and that our people duly appreciate the advantages afforded, is but a way of expressing it.
Friday night the musical concert at Salem Academy was repeated for the cadets of the Davis Military School and of this institution we wish to speak. Not at length but in a
general way. The School has not completed one year of existence here, and already the fall list numbers over two hundred, a larger attendance than even many of our
citizens imagined, who have not yet visited the school, and what the end will be, is not yet possible to fully realize, something probably beyond our most sanguine
expectations. The Messrs. Davis and faculty are all young men, fully alive and experienced in the work they have so successfully inaugurated, in our midst. As the boys
moved down Main St. last Friday evening, with martial tread, they presented a very pretty sight, under the brilliant rays of the electric light. At the close of the exercises at the
Academy the cadets formed in front of the building and were preparing to give an exhibit of military tactics when the electric lamps were turned off, just as the Cadet Band,
directed by Prof. Portis began to a spirited selection. This curtailed exercises, but the Bank moved to a lamp at the portico, finished their strain, and the b'boys then falling
into line, to the air of ÒThe Girl I Left Behind,Ó and the merry Ògood-nightÓ of the Academy ladies, made quick step time for their quarters in the north western part of this
city.
May 7, 1891-The Cadets Observe May-Day-- The Davis School Cadets gave our towns a pleasant surprise Friday evening. May-Day, by a dress parade at the Court
House Square, and also at Salem Square. There were over 200 cadets in rank, and with their neat uniforms, well kept guns, and their excellent little Brass Band at the front,
they made an attractive appearance and a very creditable display of a thorough knowledge of military tactics. This school, as well as the Salem Female Academy, and the
Graded School, is a credit and pride to our citizens.
May 14, 1891- Bird's Eye View --Mr. J. Stoner's Bird's Eye View of Winston-Salem, the Southern Development Co's Grounds. Davis School &c., has been photographed
and a copy shown us. It is an accurate as well as a beautiful piece of work and the work of delivering the same will begin today. Several thousand copies have been
purchased and as an ornament, for usefulness and general interest this picture of our Twin City, with every Church, dwelling, store and factory given will be sure to prove
acceptable. As an advertising medium it is certainly to see and believe what Winston Salem in reality are.
Athletic--Last Friday and Saturday afternoons, the athletic games at the Davis School proved occasions of much enjoyment and were largely attended. There were foot
races, high jumps, mile runs, sack races, throwing a 16 pound hammer, shoe race, and hurdle races. Music was furnished by the Davis Cadet Band. The variety was
pleasing and the contests spirited. Prof. W. A. BLAIR presented the medals.
Davis Military, this city, closes May 26th and 27th. Hon. F.M. Simmons delivers the literary address Wednesday, 4:30 pm after which a drill and dress parade of the Cadet
Battalion will take place. Thursday afternoon Washington and Jefferson Literary Societies through chosen representatives will orate and debate. Music by Cadet Band and
Orchestra.
May 21, 1891- Death at Davis School--NATHANIAL JOHNSON of Concord, and in attendance at the Davis School, died last Thursday. The remains were carried home for
interment.
May 28, 1891- Davis School-- As we go to press the closing exercises of this flourishing school are in progress. Although but the first session of the school since its
removal here, the roll-list foots nearly 300 and not only Winston-Salem, but the State and South are represented, which is alone sufficient testimonial of the interest and
confidence Davis School has gained and achieved as an excellent educational institution for young men. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, the annual address before the
Literary Societies was to have been delivered by the Hon. F.M. Simmons, of this city, but owing to the inclement weather was postponed to a date yet to be announced. This
afternoon, May 28th, 3 o'clock, joint celebration of the Washington and Jefferson Literary Societies. Music is furnished by Davis Cadet Cornet Band and Davis Cadet
Orchestra.
July 2, 1891-The first session of Davis School closed Tuesday, the same being prolonged in order to fill out the time occupied in removing the School from LaGrange to this
city. Prof. Davis, the faculty and our towns have every reason to feel gratified at the flattering success, both in attendance and interest, that has been attained this session.
The re-capitulation will reach upwards of 250 cadets and the prospects for the future are excellent, even beyond expectations.
Sept. 17, 1891-Davis Military School opened in this city last Friday with 175 cadets. It is very probable that the number will well nigh be doubled during the next few weeks.
Additions are constantly arriving.
THE UNION REPUBLICAN- April 28, 1892- Among the Davis Cadets-- A very interesting feature at the Davis School, this city, prior to Commencement, is the Athletic
sports for which due preparation is being made for the occasion this year. May 5th and 6th. It is also a pleasure to state in connection with the School, that the session this
year has been a most prosperous one. The attendance is near 300, the general health of the cadets excellent, and the progress intellectually highly satisfactory. The
commencement proper is June 8th and 9th and the Literary Address before the Washington and Jefferson Societies will be delivered by Hon. B. A. Doughton, Speaker of
the N.C. House of Representatives. For the Athletic Sports, May 5th and 6th, the following officers have been chosen:
President- J. B. McFarland, Miss.; Vice President- R. F. Fowler, N.C.; Secretary- J. A. Dull, N.C ; Executive Committee- T. M. Ridgway, Texas; J. W. Thomas, N.C.; J. C.
Davis, N. C.; Judges - O.L. Wells, KY.; G. B. Reeves, S.C. ; J.E. Fulgram, VA.; Time Keepers- C.(?) O. Mew, S.C.; A. B. Bynum, N. C.; Marshals, Chief, J.M. Morris, N.C.; E.
T. Sharpe, Conn.; J. Bordley, Md; F. Page, N.C.; E. G. Meares, N.C.; J. E. Swann, Tenn.; H. L. Behee, Fla.; J. W. Williamson, N. C.; F. L. Reid, N. C.; O. U. Klatte, S. C.;
S.________; K. M. Allen, N. C., M. G. _______; J. P. Parker,S. C., B. T. Kellett, Tex.; H. A. Bynum, N. C.;G. R. Lybrook, N. C., _______;A. H. McLeod, N. C.; J. H. Salisbury,
N. C.; O. M. Pegrum, __C.
May 12, 1892- Davis School Athletic Games-- Considering the lack of shade and oppressive heat, the attendance at the Davis School Athletic Games last Thursday and
Friday was gratifyingly large. The exercises were both interesting and exciting, with the exception possibly of some of the longer runs, the heat and exhaustion of the
participants eliciting more sympathy than interest. Excellent music was furnished by the Cadet Band and the Medals awarded in an appropriate address by A. H. Elder (?)
Esq., of this city.
The successful contestants for the several Medals and honors are as follows:
Thursday - First Day--100 Yard dash- Cadet McLeod; time 10 1/2 sec.; 1 Mile Walking Race - Cadet J. K. Shepher; time 9 m 35 sec.; Three Legged Race- Davis and Gallop
100 yards in 13 sec; Comic Egg Race - Lieut Dull, 55 sec; 1 Mile Run- Norris and Horte, a tie- time 5 m 45 sec; Pole Vaulting- Lieut Dull, distance 9 feet; Potato Race- Cadet
Moorman- time 2 minutes, 4 1/2 sec; Running Broad Jump- Cadet McLeod, distance 44 1/2 feet.
Friday- Second Day--440 Yards Dash- C. W. Moorman- time 60 3/4 sec; 1 Mile Run, small boys - T. Perrett, 6 m 5 1/2 sec; High Jump Running - J.B. McFarland height 5
feet; 1 Mile Run - Cadet Norte- 5 m 30 sec- tie of yesterday decided; 3 Mile Run - A. McCormick time 26 m 41 sec; Throwing 16 lb hammer - M. P. Gallop distance 65 feet 7
inches;; Sack Race - W.E. Butler 27 sec; 140 Yard Hurdle Race - Lt. J. A. Dull 17 1/2 sec; Shoe Race - Branmaller 150 yards 1 m 13 sec; Tug of War - Company B.
Tug of War closed the games and was the most exciting contest of both occasions. It consisted of a number of cadets from the two companies of cadets sitting in shallow
pits, opposite each other in a long line, and a large rope upon which each side tugged until pulled by main strength and awkwardness across the dividing line, which decided
the contest. Company B won the victory and the applause was vociferous.
June 9, 1892-Davis School Close-- This week notes the close of a very prosperous session of Davis School, this city. The exercises embraced a Batallion Drill, Dress
Parade, Sham Battle, Address by Hon. R. A. Doughten, speeches by the members of Washington and Jefferson Kiterary Societies &c. The audience represented a number
of States. Special trains were run daily to and from the city. First Lt. W. E. Shipp, 10th Cavalry, U.S.A., as detailed by the Secretary of War, for North Carolina, will be in the
city this week to instruct our Riflemen in the new drill regulations and small arm practice.
Winston Weekly Journal- Nov. 4, 1897 -A RECEIVER APPOINTED = For the Davis Military School - Capt. Mast Named
The Davis Military School has gone into the hands of a receiver, Capt. Mast, of the law firm of Mast & Griffin, has been appointed receiver. This firm is one of the most
careful and painstaking in the city and the school is in judicious hands.
Davis school is an old Institution and has had a prosperous history. It has felt deeply the hard times of the past year or two and it is a matter of deep regret on the part of all
our citizens that this school which has attracted such wide attention should be visited by adversity. The Journal hopes it may successfully over tide the present trouble and
soon again enter upon a more prosperous era than ever. The school is still running.
Winston Weekly Journal- June 28, 1898 - NOTICE: By virtue of an order of the Superior court of Forsyth county, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash, at the Davis Military School, on Saturday, the 16th day of July, 1898, beginning at 10 a.m., a large lot of personal property belonging to said school, consisting of
bedsteads, mattresses, bed-clothing, bureaus, tables, washstands, bowles and pitchers, buckets, chairs, carpets, lamps, etc. Also a large lot of table ware and crockery,
knives, forks, and spoons, kitchen furniture, one large range with ovens and fixtures, complete, sink for washing and drying dishes, a large lot of empty fruit jars, dining
tables and stools, heating stoves. Also a lot of school and miscellaneous books, writing paper, tablets, roller desks, revolving chairs, typewriters with desks, carpets, pictures
and numerous other articles. This will be a rare opportunity for good bargains. Come early, as the sale will occupy the whole day. D.P. Mast, Receiver
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Davis Military Academy
"on parade" on Liberty
Street, between Third
and Fourth, mid 1890's.
"on parade" on Liberty
Street, between Third
and Fourth, mid 1890's.
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