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Wahpeton Times

Location

Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

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Commencement Week at Science School Ends With Alumni Banquet

Commencement week began with the Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Hutcheson, followed by class day in the Science School gymnasium featuring a poem, prophesy, and Alma Mater review. The class play Case of Suspension drew praise, corner stone ceremonies were postponed due to weather, and Friday's exercises included an address by Col M A Hildreth on duty. President Burch summarized the year, diplomas were awarded to 49 graduates, and Saturday night alumni banquet filled the Merchants dining room with toasts and dancing, closing with renewed school loyalty and plans for a record year.

Hutcheson Closs Gymnasius Miss Hinds Woves Alurani Hazel King Alma River M. A. Hildreth Fargo Pres. Burch the Merchants O'Lock

Sheeks James Wedding Follows University Graduation

Miss Mertie Sheeks and Mr Fred James wed in a private ceremony at the bride’s home after both graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University. The couple, who met in college in North Dakota, planned a reception with family and friends before preparing to pursue ministerial work in the Methodist Conference. Also noted is the death of Lydia Heine with funeral Sunday.

Mertie Sheeks Fred James Dakota Wesleyan University North Dakota Dakota Wesleyan Hugh Sheeks Coln Samuel Kerfoot Mfather R. M. Sunday Wahpeton H. G. Hardenbrook St. Paul James Ethel and Herold Seal N. D Minnesota Methodist Conference Miss Sheeks Wahpe Mitchell Dak Red River Valley University Lydia Heine

Barnum & Bailey Circus Arrives in Fargo With Giant Parade

A giant Barnum and Bailey circus rolls into Fargo on Saturday July 8 featuring Jupiter the balloon horse and a 108 cage menagerie. The show promises 400 stars and sensational acts unseen before plus a free street parade described as the most gorgeous display in circus history. A fur neck scarf lost May 16 between Wahpeton and the Catholic Cemetery is sought by the Times for a reward.

Barnum & Bailey Tov Fargo America Agente Jupiter Wahpeton Times Office

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Wahpeton Music House Opera House Board of Trustees Sheeks-James Florence James Seal, N. D Mises Ruth Sheeks Don Ford Lin BIG Circus Barnum and Baily
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