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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
5
One hundred eight students from Jolet Township High School received diplomas last night in the school auditorium. The completion of the four year course marks growth in the community and educational advancement.
President Truman A. Mason of the school board and Prof J Stanley Brown presented each graduate with a diploma. The ceremony climaxed the program as the Girls and Boys Glee clubs provided music, highlighting the class's abilities.
Reports describe the largest high school class yet, with 108 graduates, valedictorian Verne Perry, and speakers. Separately Frank Pugh of De Kalb sues Ella Foot of Chicago for slander, claiming a 1907 accusation of murder and a coerced confession. trial resumes tomorrow.
Miss Almeda Brown presented a dissertation on Chanson De Gente to Annapolis observers, receiving praise for her work and school. Prof Brown spoke praising the class of 1908 and closed with a brief history of the school program and its graduates.
Miss Marjorie Woodruff spoke on A Citizen's Duty and Our Social Problem while praising the Chase Avenue Settlement House. Alberta Drew reviewed Joliet High School history noting the first 1874 commencement and the 1880 Roosevelt School as Joliet education milestones.
A large crowd of the seniors and juniors of the school will attend an evening program on May 15, 1908, drawing attendees from both grades for the school event.
Advertised letters for week ending June 12 1908 include many names such as Mr. Anderson Mr. Kovacs Mr. Gera and others. To claim, applicants must call for Advertised Letters and provide the list date. Letters to initials or Miss Lizzie will not be delivered. after two weeks they go to the Dead Letter Office. John T. Clyne P. M.
Chief of Police James W. Younger was granted a divorce from Jenie Held Younger for desertion after a May 29 filing. Mrs Younger did not appear, permitting an uncontested decree. The note adds local social links and upcoming park events at Dellwood Park.
Merritt Giffin won the gold medal and four first prizes with twenty three field day points. James Reed earned the silver medal with twenty points. Wolcott had eighteen, and Williams two firsts. Francis added one in broad jump. Relay winner received a lemon pie, Williams earned a mile pie with Bush of the faculty. Seniors led with sixty four, juniors fifty five and three quarters, sophomores two hundred thirty one and quarters, freshmen five. Summer session starts next week. 108 graduates this year, four times fifteen years ago and double eight years ago. Alumnae dance set for Electric Park Plainfield.
Administrator with will annexed of Samuel Haven Hine of New Lenox Will County Illinois will appear at Joliet Court House for August term on the first Monday of August to present and adjust claims. Creditors asked to attend and debtors to pay promptly dated May 28 1908 by A W Hayne attorney for administrator.
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