FROM THE CLERMONT SUN, October 2, 1907 [Photo of James K. Parker] SWEET MEMORIES OF CLERMONT ACADEMY I look back fifty years ago, When I was young and used to go To Parker's school at Clermontville, And boarded with them on the hill Where peace and plenty ever reigned, Those days my memory still retains While the School house and long batch row, Are pleasing things to those who know. Could those decaying walls but speak, They'd tell of prayers and music sweet; Scripture lessons and good advice, Given by teacher and his dear wife, Could tell of students who came and went, For more than fifty years were spent Within those walls, where knowledge reigned, And many there great victory gained. And, as I am much pleased to say, The girl sat next me was "E. A." Known by her literary fame It's not worth while to give her name. Dear teachers, they have passed beyond This life, to gain their golden crown. Their earth work done they're now at rest, For God doeth all things best. Their bodies now lie side by side, While their past lives shine far and wide. With golden links sweet memory binds Their lives and light to this heart of mine. And as the days still come and go, I oft think of fifty years ago But, ah, how many hearts are still, That used to beat at Clermontville. Maria Netterfield Lindsey