Pg. 118 religion of teachers or pupils. The words colored or white are used. In 1897 – 98 the Enterprize, Peterson and Mt. Green schools were consolidated, making nine districts and 27 trustees in the county. Peterson trustees were: Martin Gorden, Joseph B. Robins and John Croft. Milton: John Thurston, Andrew Poulson and Abram Madson, Littleton: James Johansen, Willard G. Smith and Jeddy C. Little. Richville: William Rich, Fred Clark and J. B. Waldron. Porterville: William Brough C. G. Porter and Thomas Spackman, South Morgan: T. U. Butters, David Coolbear and Richard Fry Jr., Croydon: Lyon Toone, John Palmer and Charles Condie, North Morgan: D. A. Robison, Charles Clark and J. W. Stewart, Stoddard: Edward Preece, Charles Pintz and Earnest Lyn. In 1899 N. R. Bohman was Supt. of Schools and in 1901 Thos R. Condie was Supt. In 1903 H. B. Fry became Supt. and in that year North and South Morgan schools were consolidated. C. M. Croft became Supt. in 1905, and Rachel C. Farley in 1907 – 1908, which the year of consolidation. At this time Morgan County had 3 male teachers and 13 female Pg. 119 teachers. 570 pupils, all white children. 78% of school population enrolled and 52% of school population in actual attendance at school. Average monthly teachers’ salary $55.19 for females and $64.65 for males. Total amount paid to teachers in 1907 – 08 was $5,730.25. Value of school property in county $34,576.50 12 school buildings. From School Records. Consolidation. On April 13 – 1908 A. C. Nelson, State Supt. of Public Instruction, appeared before the Board of County Commissioners in relation to the matter pertaining to the consolidation of the various school districts into one school district. Supt. nelson explained to the board some of the advantages of consolidation but advised the board not to take action until they were entirely converted, although there were benefits over that of the present system. At this same meeting there was a petition presented to the Board of County Commissioners asking the court to annex Mt. Green School District to the Peterson District for the reason that the school population of Mt. Green was insufficient to maintain a school for time required by law.