Elyria High School Graduation in Opera House
The Ely Tin high school held its annual commencement at the opera house on a Wednesday evening with 37 graduates receiving diplomas. Speakers included Cora Baker on Magnifying Glasses and Rev. W. C. Endly opened with prayer, featuring orations by many students on diverse topics from Our Foremothers to The White Man's Burden and The Public Gymnasium.
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Ely Tin High School
Opera House
Louotte
Elyria
America
W. C. Endly
Cora Baker
Eeving A. Field
Stella A. Williams
Ida Phipps
Gertrude Smith
Robert B. Taylor
Frederica Phinney
Ada May Maxted
Maude Andreas
Charles Edward Spring
Rose Alexander
Margie Brown
Susie E. Coniam
Tillie K. Diedrich
Burns
Dethar Lechry
Florence K. Houghton
Ethel E. Mantle
Notable Orations at Graduation Mark Close of School Year
Isabel E. Smith delivered an admirable oration on Aug tuma, Lelia E. Race sketched Mary Lyons' life and work, and Rossell H. McClure spoke on Opposition stressing universal challenge. Bensie M. Schneerer compared life to a two‑window house, Ethel L. Etrk offered study of books insights, and Lulu B. Luther urged focusing on nature over fairy tales. Arthur McNelly denounced war, L. B. Fauver gave the class address, H. M. Parker distributed diplomas, and a student chorus under Prof. S. Harding provided music as the year ended. The exercises celebrated successful schooling and praised Superintendent Parker and teachers.
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Isabel E. Smith
Lelia E. Race
Mary Lyons
Rossell H. McClure
Bensie M. Schneerer
L. B. Fauver
H. M. Parker
S. ©. Harding
Parker
Elyria High Alumni Hold Annual Reunion
The Elyria High School Alumni Association held its annual reunion at the Elyria Block Hall drawing 200 plus attendees from near and far. The event featured music by Johnston's Orchestra, performances by soloists, an address on "The New Education" by Miss Lucy Cross, class remembrances, elected officers, and a brief afterglow with dancing.
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Elyria High School Alumni Association
Elyria Block
Johnston
Cleveland
Endly
Chas. Braman
Craft
Misa Nellie Lee
Bessie Haines
Plyma Jameson
DeForest
M. Stevens
Russell McClure
Lenna Dickinson
Hittie McCloy
Ella Young
M.S. H. Squire, Jr
Clara Smith
Burt Saunders
Pearl Lord
Harry A. Pounds
High School Field Day At Fairgrounds Featured Close Races
The field day Friday at the fairgrounds produced close prize contests. M W Brandt earned six firsts two seconds and one third. Notable marks included Carl Reely winning the 100 yard dash in 1134 seconds Art Loughty vaulting 9 feet 6 inches and Brandt matching the running broad jump best at 17 feet 3 inches Eliab Metcalf won the half mile walk in 4 81.
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Fairgrounds
M. W. Brandt
Carl Reely
Art Loughty
Eliab Metcalf
Lake Shore Ticket Sale For Educators And Local Tax Unrealized
Last Thursday County Treasurer Carter received a check from the Lake Shore railroad company for 10700 dollars as one half of its Lorain county tax for the year. An excursion to Los Angeles from June 24 to July 7 will be offered at reduced rates with return valid until September 5 1899 for National Education Association attendees. Tickets are available through Lake Shore agents or by writing A J Smith GP T A Cleveland Ohio. Bodh
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Lake Shore Railroad Company
Lorain County
Los Angeles
Cal
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry
National Educations Association
Lake Shore
A. J. Smith
T. A
Cleveland
Ohio
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St In
New York Weekly Tribune
Bia Tazhborhood
Elyria
J. Parke Postles
Jno
W.S. Boothe
D.D
Pastor Det
Ave
Lore
Chas
B. Lore
Colbert
John Scaties
Chester
Edward Woattes
J. Galloway
Pottstown
Ausos Burrell
Cincinnati
B. F. Jackson & GO
Indianapolis
Ind
E. A. Hague
Henry Dykeman
Public Square
Ci Land
Lorain
Ciland
Arts of
City of
Cleveland City Bath Company
Broady
F. W. Coen
Pase
Garfield Bldg
Church Sunday Reflects Broad Church Program
Yesterday observances at the First Congregational church highlighted a broad program across departments. The kindergarten led by Mrs Searles, Mrs Bowen, and Miss Lobb showcased Reformist aims and thanked donors Geo H Ely and E W Metcalf for funding, while Bible school, Christian Endeavor, physical training, lectures, art, and women’s work reported progress and plans.
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First Congregational Church
Searles
Bowen
Misa Lobb
Geo. H. Ely
E. W. Metcalf
W. A. Donaldson
Bible School
Lickarish
Terry
Christian Endeavor Society
Cleveland
New Money Order Aims At Bank Check Size Change
The post office department plans a new money order form matching a bank check size. Marginal figures will be removed and a receipt will be given at purchase. Easier handling for the public and banks, with introduction around September 15, 1899.
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Post Office Department
Yocom Returns as Permanent Teacher at Oberlin College of Business
Prof J D Yocom, renowned business college instructor, is secured as a permanent teacher at the Oberlin Business College. A Oberlin graduate with Adelbert Law study, he brings a long teaching record, penman skill, and strong commitment to student welfare, signaling higher standing for the school.
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J. D. Yocom
Oberlin
Oberlin Business College
United States
Oberlin College
Adelbert Law School
Cleveland
Oberlin Academy
Ohio
Yocom
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Milton W. Brandt
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