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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1898
Page
4
The graduates acquitted themselves with honor and received many nice flowers. Prof. Edward's stirring address praised education and urged higher aspirations for schooling. Prof. J. C. Lloulis, principal, is commended for managing the public schools and advancing common and academic studies.
The McCray Dewey Academy’s first annual commencement drew a large audience and praise for a faultless program. Diplomas were awarded six regular and one musical, with Miss Maude Anderson directing the musical course. Students dressed in white and gentlemen in black received rice as family and friends celebrated the culmination of a gala week. The Schwarz orchestra from Edwardsville provided music and the community’s support bolstered the academy’s prospects.
Alumni of the Academy held a reception for the class of 98 at W. W. Jarvis residence. A large turnout of former students, teachers, and trustees attended as an Alumni Association was formed with officers including B. Re Auwarter as president and Miss Ida Kawpt out as secretary.
Vetter and Miss Edna Doloho led an executive committee as guests enjoyed vocal and instrumental music. Elegant refreshments followed a merry gathering that dispersed late, pleased with the night’s entertainment. The article notes the katydid as a notable insect musician producing distant sounds by rubbing its wings, likening it to a tambourine.
In a cheerful vignette from the Glimmerton family, the oldest daughter repeatedly lights a comical “yeast bell” to wake the household. Mr Glimmerton recalls her breezy quips that keep the family in perpetual good humor each morning.
A humorous exchange centers on riding preferences and a contract to ride Gid dyflutter not the Dingbat. The dialogue shifts to a California social settlement effort linked to the author of Quo Vadis, noting the figure’s current $60,000 annual income and unclear political stance.
A prison scene unfolds with a chaplain and convict discussing restraint after years of drinking, a whispered domestic moment from Mrs. Smith, and a tense night watch. The dialogue hints at personal troubles, restraint, and uneasy household dynamics as sounds echo through the hall.
Time card excerpt lists trains from Indianapolis Mail Vandalia Accom Effingham and Sun services with arrival times 9:15 a.m. 2:06 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. plus a 9:14 p.m. Sun run. Indicates through cars and full information available by mail.
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