From the November 26, 1896 edition of the Fayetteville Observer: "Prof. Pickett opened his school at this place last Monday morning with a good attendance."
From the December 10, 1896 edition of the Fayetteville Observer: "Prof. Pickett's school will close Christmas Week. He has had good attendance and will close with a full school....Prof. Bryant, superintendent of public schools, is a candidate for reelection, but his work in the schools has kept him busy that he has not been able to see many of the court, but will be around between this and January 1st to put his claim before the magistrates. We believe he has taken a greater interest in the schools than any superintendent before him.
*** Please see the attached picture of Professor Pickett.