Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
MANY PUPILS GRADUATED
Commencement Exercises Of Various
Schools in Nebraska.
INTERESTING ESSAYS AND oRATloNS
Close OF the Educational Year In the
state Marked by the rod
ton of Numerous bright
Scholars.

NORFOLK, Neb., May So.-(speclal)-
Last night at the Congregational church wa
held the graduating exercises Of the Norfoll
High school the following members compris
ing the graduating class of 1896: Lelie A
Higgins, Minnie e. Norton, Edith McClary
Ora Sturgeon. Floyd Freelehd, Mamie Remy
Ralph Braasch, Guy Barnes and Arthur
Haaen. The exercises consisted Of music, al
address by William Hawley Smith and pres
e~ntation of diplomas, Miss Ora Sturgeon being
the class valedictorian.
ARLINGTON, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)-
The graduating exercises of the Arlington
schools were held at Unland's opera house
yesterday evening and were attended by 6
great number of interested spectators
Many were turned away. The stage was
decorated in a beautiful manner The ora.
lions were enjoyed by all. The graduates
are: Fannie l.. Mccoy, Grace NJ. Norma
maker, V. Belle Hazen and Jay C. Black.
burn.
DAVID CITY, Neb., May 3O.-(Special.)-
The graduating exercises of the David City
High school took place last evening at the
opera house, which was tastefully decorated
with the class colors, entwined In ever
greens. Owing to a change in the course OF
study there were but three graduates, Agnes
bowers, Carl Mckee and Charles Sargent.
WILDER, Neb., May ~30.-(Special 1.-THE
opera house was packed on the occasion OF
the tenth annual commencement exercises OF
the WILDER High schools last night. Prof.
Bradbury OF Tecumseh gave the graduating
class a practical talk on the subject, Our
Young People; What Shall We Do with
Them?" Judge Hastings presented the diplo-
mas and Hon. ]. N. Van Duyn delivered the
farewell address. The graduating class ia:
Leonard Turner, Fannie Batta, Frank w.
Bartos, Priscilla McGintie, Stanislaus Melcer,
Estella Davis, Edgar N. Alley, Grace Rhea,
A. Todd Barton and Dell Tucker.
RUSHVILLE, Neb., May 3O.-(Special.) -
The third annual commencement of the
Nashville High school was held at the court
house hall this evening. The graduating
class was small this year, consisting Of but
two young men, Clarence Mann and Charles
O'Kieffe. A well arranged program Of liter
airy exercises interspersed with music was
carried out.
ELM CREEK, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)-
The Elm Greek high school graduating exer-
c,ses were held last night in the Methodist
Episcopal church. Misses Nellie Miles. Myr-
tie Frank, Josie Armstrong and Mr.. VIII f.
were the graduates. ]. M. Fonts
tall delivered an address on education and
the graduates with their certii-
Gates.
CozAD, Neb., May 3O.-(Special.)-The
public school closed yesterday and last even
ing the commencement exercises were held
in Odd Fellows hail. The graduating class
composed of seven young women. At an
early hour the hall was filled to overlooking
and a hundred or more were unable to gain
admission.
o'NEILL. Neb., May 3o.-(SpeciaD-The
commencement exercises Of the 0'Neill high
school took place at the opera house last
evening and a class of three young women
was graduated. A large crowd was present
the opera house, which was neatly decora-
ted.
ORD, Neb., May 30.-(Special. 1.-THE high
school graduating exercises were held in the
court house this evening before an immense
audience, many from the surrounding towns
being present. The stage was beautifully |
for the occasion. The graduates:
Bright. william Wisda, Miss Mel
lie Bradt, Alma Weare, Delpha Taylor, Edith
Watt and Ray Jennings.
LEXINGTON, Neb.. May 30.-(special.)-
Commencement exercises were held last
light at the Presbyterian church in the
presence of a crowded house. DR.. Bessey OF
lincoln addressed the audience, which, with
music, invocation and valedictory, made up
he program. The high school graduates
ire: Misses Gertrude Mailer, Laura Squires,
Nora Glynn, Rosa Kelley, Flossie Hyde.
roxy Kenneday, Seraphina Anthony and
George Stuckey, G. Pineo, T. J. Hew-
tt, David Tyler, C.. McKibben, A. Anthony.
edgar Davis, "A. Mantor. l. p. Hewitt and
Fred O!dfather.
PARAMOUNT, Neb., May 3O.-(Special)-
The schools closed yesterday after
very successful years work. The COM
neneement exercises were held in the opera
louise in the evening. The house was
thoroughly packed. The class consisted of
of Fairmount's young women.
were presented by J. H.. Bushton.
Of the board.
NEBRASKA CITY, May 3O.-(Special.e
The graduation exercises of the Nebraska
High school were held in the opers
Iouse last night. 1t was the largest clas-
ince it's organization. there being eighteen:
Iarl Bedell. Mary E. Berry. Ralph Overton,
sesine Fass, b. A.. Delicate, Minna Roden-
lick, George HELLER, Nellie Bartling and
larry Vessel.
BLOOMINGTON, sNeb., May 30.-(Special)
The Bloomington High school exercises
'ere held at the Methodist church this even
lg. The following We're the graduates: F..
1. Ruhord, II. b.. Holmes, Laura M. Horton,
iaud Price. Eleanor Clugh, Mary Hamilton,
ma Kertly and Ida Comstock.
CREIGHTON, Neb.. May 30.-(Specis})-
commencement exercises were held al the
congregational church last night. Glass of
inc. The o~rations were fine. Excellent
lusic interspersed the program. Church was
decorated. The class: Miss Gail
henderson, Gertrude A. Kimball, Amy Z.
alley, Alta e. Bagley, Edna Gloss, Alvin
'. Gilbert. Andrew p. Schneider, Charles w.
afferty and Allen s. Stinson.
RED CLOUD, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)- I
he graduating exercises of the Red Cloud
Ugh school were held in the opera house
st night. The stage was p~rettily arranged 5
it'll leaves and flowers, and a good program
as rendered by the graduating class under
lie direction Of Prof. Wilson. Those grad
iting were: Mary Eames, Jeanette Dilley,
,nnie Bell, Lucy Eames, Helen Roby, s
Weideman, Pearl Ludlow. After the
'ogram the graduates and friends, with
large number of the alumni, gathered at !
asonic hall, where a light repast was :
rived by the alumni. Toasts were given !
Id responses made.
ORTY-ONE YEARS IN THE ARMY. -,
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