Wilton High School Graduation Glows With Eloquence
The Wilton High School graduation exercises drew a large attentive crowd as four students two women and two men received diplomas. Speakers Vera Hayes Florence Johnston and George Morgridge praised character science and self culture amid musical interludes and a formal diploma presentation by Principal L G Focht. The board members DPD G. Agnew G W Kel ley A R Leith E Friederichsen Fred Maurer Jennie Kelley M C Ott were noted and the school plans a larger class next year.
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Leith Waiting
Vera E. Hayes
John C. Tenfel
G. W. Kelley
A. R. Leith
E. Friederichsen
Fred Maurer
Jennie Kelley
M. C. Ott
Morning Sun High School Graduation Big Class and Honors
Evening exercises mark one of the largest commencements in Morning Sun High School history. Sixteen graduates performed a full program with prayers, songs, solos, duets, and a valedictory. Diplomas were presented by T. J. Ochiltree as the President Chorus closed with Song of the Sea.
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Macy
Lena Blanche Wilson
Daisy Hildred Metts
Norma Courts
Will McClanahan
Grammar Girls
Lottie Barton Allen
Minnie M. Fent
Etta Pearl Williams
William Ernest Allen
Myrtle Howard
Sadie Paterson
Arfweidersohn
Lela McElhinney
Margaret Sloan
Kate McClanahan
Zella Wilson
Wilbur R. Kilpatrick
Margaret Kilpatrick
T. J. Ochiltree
Song of the Sea
High School
Burlington Railroad eliminates bell and whistle use on elevated tracks
In Chicago May 26 the Burlington Railroad ends routine ringing of bells and blowing of whistles along the city elevated lines except during emergencies. This change affects train operations and public safety procedures in the urban transit system.
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Chicago
Burlington Railroad
Jardiniere pedestals prompt humorous remark in Chicago Record
The Chicago Record quotes a witty exchange as one character justifies buying jardiniere pedestals to save space for chairs so children can sit. The remark highlights thrift and humor in domestic life.
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Caroline
Jardiniere
Chicago
Decoration Day program for G A R and churches
Veterans groups plan a Memorial Day schedule with services at the Presbyterian church and Court Square. Processions assemble on Iowa Avenue and Second Street, with bands, guards, and a Lincoln Gettysburg reading, plus cemetery decorations and a possible Stein Music Hall fallback in bad weather.
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Grand Army Hall
Iowa Avenue
Presbyterian Church
J. N. Elliott
Second Street
Bishop
Walnut
Mulberry
Cedar
St. Mary's Cemetery
Court Square
Paudhet
A. K. Raff
A. G. Tyler
Lincoln
Gettesburg
F. E. Richman
Jos. R. Hanley
Pandiet
E. M. Warner
Wreck Plot Foiled on C R J P Line Near City
Unknowns attempted to place obstructions on the C R J P railroad track two miles east of the city, risking a disastrous collision with the westbound Firefly yesterday. The plan failed and no injuries were reported.
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Agent Gould
Marshal Balloff
Whitcomb Blackwell Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
Adele Whitcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo P Whitcomb married Warren Blackwell of Omaha at 8 30 pm in a private ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev Frederick Tuttle assisted. Attendants included Jessica Whitcomb and Henry Baker with three flower girls. The couple will reside in Omaha and have a month’s visit to New York. The wedding was attended by Mr and Mrs J Scott Blackwell.
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Adele Whitcomb
Geo. P. Whitcomb
Grand Boulevard
Warren Blackwell
Omaha
A. P. Kelley
Frederick Tuttle
Morris, Ill
Jessica Whitcomb
Henry Baker
Vera Schufeldt
Frances Faurot
Margaret Blackwell
Muscatine
Iowa
Hypnotic Party at Mrs Leffingwell’s East Eighth Street Home
Mrs George Leffingwell entertained a group of young people last evening with hypnotic demonstrations at her East Eighth Street residence. The entertainment included a balloon illusion and speeches on smoking women’s rights and other topics. A comic country buggy ride and a domestic dispute over a hat price followed before the party dispersed. Mrs Leffingwell learned hypnotism from Prof Knowles and wife and is regarded as skilled.
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George Leffingwell
East Eighth Street
Young Composer Chas H Little Debuts After Dark Tune
Local youth Chas H Little, noted pianist, has composed a two step titled After Dark. Chicago musicians call the piece fine and above average. The title page was designed by John McGreer of Chicago, Little’s uncle.
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Chas. H. Little
Little
Chicago
John McGreer
Lions in Society and Bears at Home
A concise adage noting some men project bravado in public life while displaying rough behavior in private settings. The quote contrasts external reputation with domestic conduct, suggesting a disparity between public façades and private actions.
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Lions
Bears
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