Large 1900s class of 26 graduates at local school
Commencement week closes with Alumni reception for the class of 08 at Alumni Hall. Seventeen boys and nine girls comprise the senior class, one of the largest in local history, with a roll of graduates including Jennie Biddinger Carl Mansfield Billings John Leslie Bobbitt and many others. Dr A R Beach delivers baccalaureate sermon stressing teachability and moral culture. The class play For Mother's Sake earns applause and the late ceremony features music and diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gome
Alumni Hall
C! S
Jennie Biddinger
Carl Mansfield Billings
John Leslie Bobbitt
John Lemly Crooks
Emory Ellsworth Cochran
Oliver Leon Champion
Giles Wilkeson Gray
Elva Edith Grove
Roy Hunter
William Selby Jones
Estella Emma Johnston
Mabel Lurene Kennedy
Oliver Owen Kessing
Earl Baen McKim
Drusilla Mess
William Sefton Robbins
Mary Amarylis Robison
Ronald Holmes Ruddell
Robbin Zollar Smiley
Nellie Styers
Opera
John Crooks
Mary Robison
Joshua Jarris
Giles Gray
Count de Courville
L. P. Stewart
Gerald Murray
Robert Thomas
Upson Downs
Joe Clark
Carl Billings
Mulchney
Ronald Ruddell
Munson
Carl Turner
Erastus Reynolds
Oliver Kessing
Letitia Reynolds
Mrs. Reynolds
Iergia Clackett
Elva Grove
A. L. Bennett
Herbert L. Willett
Chicago University
Walter H. Reynolds
W. G. Johnston
Willett
Dr. Miller Dies Suddenly at Westport Home
Dr. T. E. F. Miller, aged 56, a well regarded homeopathic physician, died suddenly at his Westport residence Tuesday evening due to heart trouble. He had worked the day, collapsed at home, and was pronounced dead by Dr. J. C. Hill. Survived by a widow and Chicago relatives. Funeral services to be held this afternoon under Knights of Pythias auspices with interment in Westport cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. F. Miller
Westport
J. C. Hill
Miller
Milford
Our County
Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Eight Methodist Bishops Chosen by General Conference
Baltimore May 27 The General Conference elected eight new bishops for the Methodist Episcopal church on the eighteenth ballot led by Rev Dr Frank M Bristol of Washington D C He is counted among the seven shown with votes ranging from 493 to 548 The conference also adopted a constitutional amendment moving the meeting to the first secular day in May every four years with final confirmation to annual conferences.
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High School of
Our City
M. E
A. R. Beach
Martin Luther
Earth
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Frank M. Bristol
Washington, D. C
Dr. Anderson
New York
Board of Education
Freedman’s Aid and Sunday Schools
J. L. Neulson
Nast Theological Seminary
Berea
Ohio
W. A. Quayle
St. James’s Church
Chicago
Charles W. Smith
Pittsburg Christian Advocate
Wilson S. Lewis
Morningside College
Sioux City
Lows
Edwin H. Hughes
DePauw University
Greencastle
Indiana
Robert McIntyre
First Church
Los Angeles
California
Metropolitan Church
McKinley
Merchants Seek Evening Closure By Six O Clock Each Day
A Business Men's Committee proposes a six o clock closing hour for all businesses except Saturdays and holidays. Representatives from every trade aim to secure signatures and broad adoption so stores close early year round, benefiting the public and letting merchants enjoy summer evenings. Leading citizens support the effort to align hours and reduce after work crowds.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By East Raymond Healer
Reverend F Starbird of East Raymond Maine extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best healer for a lingering army wound and stubborn sores. He also reports success using it in his veterinary practice. Sold for 25 cents at F M Henry Co. drug store. SPILMAN & BONNER advertise buggies and harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Starbird
East Raymond
Miuine
F. M. Henry & Co
Hoosier Medal Receivers in Civil War Highlighted
The Indianapolis Star features Indiana soldiers honored for bravery at Vicksburg and Nashville, detailing Reuben Smalley of the 83rd Indiana Infantry and other medal recipients. It highlights Louis Bruner, Marion T. Anderson, John N. Opel, and the Martin brothers from Shelby county, noting their remarkable service and the family’s long Civil War legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
83Rd
Third Cavalry
Reuben Smalley
Our City
Eighty-Third
Indiana Infantry
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Grant
Eighty-third Indiana
Smalley
Reub
Cleveland
Congress
Louis J. Bruner
Fifth Indiana Cavalry
Bruner
Decatur County
T. H Butler
Marion T. Anderson
51St
Clarksburg
Milford
Nashville
Tennessee
John N. Opel
Co. G
Wilderness
Virginia
T. M. Mozingo
Perry S. Tremain
Robert Alyea
Opel
Daniel Martin
Columbus Pike
Martin
Martin Brothers
Sam
War Department
Washington
Lawrence
Nancy Martin
Fairland
Shelby County
Lawrence Martin
Lincoln
Willian
Daniel
Mion
John
Enoch
Benjamin
James
George
Smith
Royal
A. D. Streight
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Aid Birmingham Woman
Biliousness and constipation plagued Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama for years until Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets provided relief. The pills purify the stomach and liver while strengthening digestion and cleansing the blood. Sold at Batterton s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rosa Potts
Birmingham
Ala
Batterton’s Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greensburg High School
M. E. Church
Dr. Miller
Business Men’s Committee
Spilman & Bonner
Fifty-second
Fifty-first
John Johnson
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Martins
William
Tennesee
Greensburg
Milton
Shelbyville
Franklin
New Hampton
Dauies
Gisia Elon
McCormick
Banner
Page Fence Co
Shimer & Co
American Steel & Wire Co
Viz
Elwood & American
Davis & Clark
Mall St. and
Michigan Ave
Elder Building
West Side Square
Edmeades Bros
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