Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-30
BLOOMFIELD.


Bloomfield, July 29-The commence
rnent exercises of the Southeastern
Iowa normal which have been in pro.
gress during the past week closed
Thursday evening with lecture by
Rev. H. c. Van Horn, pastor of the
Christian church of Osceola, who de-
livered a splendid address on the sub
ject of 1.-THE Personal Equasion." At
the close of the address Prof A. I.
Downy presented diplomas to twenty
five graduates as follows:
Science class-Miss Helen A. Wray,
Chas. D. Evans, J. E. Treasure.
Teachers class-William N. Tibbs,
Jas. 2. Edwards. Ada G. Caldwell.
Pearl Horn, Olive May Boyd, Kate Nc
Clure.
Music class-Miss Zoe Mcconnell,
Miss Eda Weiney Miss Jennie L. Pen
nell, Miss Josie Baird, Miss Nora e.
Hartzler, Miss Cora Epperly.
Commercial class-Maggie Eckerd,
Mary McCumber M. A. Hartzler. r. c.
Bristow, Homer Downey, Clifton Duff
field F. E. Hartzler, H. D. Young, O.
c. Zook.
Phonograhphy class Miss Pearl
McCun1ber.
During the past school year thirty
one diplomas have been issued. The
work Of the institution next year will
comprise a new feature which will be
the special commence exercises Of
the commercial class at the close of
the third term which ends March "a.
The baccalaureate address delivered
Sunday by Bro. II. ]. EVERY was fol-
lowed on Monday by a reception to the
students given at the college chapel
by Prof. and Mrs. A. T. DoWney. The
affair was entirely of a social nature
and at the close Of the evening the
party repaired to the college dormitory
where refreshments were served.
Tuesday evening was devoted to a
and Philomathian literary societies.
8. E. Phillips and Miss Maude Francis
presided during the evening. An ex-
cellent literary program was followed
by the presentation Of diplomas by Mr..
Phillips. The concert given Wednes-
day evening by the music class under
the direction of the musical director,
Miss Helen Davies was to music loving
people the most enjoyable feature Of
| tertainments. A splendid program
showing several numbers to be given
by Miss Nellie Mae Brewster, Of OF
| tumwa, whose singing pleased the
| people on a similar occasion last sea-
son, proved to be drawing card which
brought out large numbers, filling ev-
cry steat in the chapel. Miss Brewster
having travelled with the Katherine
Ridgeway Concert Co. during the past
which is very charming and which
held the admiration and wrapt atten-
| ton of the large audience throughout
| the evening and left them with a de-
sire for further favors In the future.
Rev. ]. w. Potter left Thursday for
Versailles, ILL.,, where he delivered his
Palestine lecture that evening; On
same address at Mt. Sterling, Ill. Sun
day will be spent at Macon, Mo-, where
he will preach Sunday morning and
| deliver his lecture in the evening.
Earl Reeves after spending several
months with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. W. Reeves, returned Thursday to
South Dakota.
The birthday anniversary Of Mrs.
Joshua Jones. of Pulaski, was pleas
antly remembered Sunday by her re-
latives who surprised her by arriving
at her home with we'll filled lunch bas-
kets and handsome. rocking chair
which was greatly appreciated. The
day was one Of pleasure to those in at
tendance who report q jolly good time
Those present from this city were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Friend, Mr.. and
L. Y. It ieilu SOILS, anu
Mrs. Clyde Friend, Mr. and Mrs. Eos
ter Boyd and children and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Jones and daughter Inez.
The annual picnic given by the p. E
o. sisterhood was held Tuesday even
Ing at the H. G. Taylor property ir
the north part Of the city, the former
! residence property of Mrs. D. C. Green.
J, leaf The dwelling house having beer
removed and the grounds having beer
cared for pleasanter spot for a pic
mic could hardly be found. The party
comprised the P. E. o. sisterhood, theil
: families and few friends and visit.
, ing guests, Mrs. Mattingly, of Eagle
], Grove, and Hubert Hurt, Of Mt Pleas.
ant. At o'clock a picnic dinner wa:
served in picnic fashion. Mr.. Taylor
had just completed a large tenni!
court and as the evening was cool thu
gentlemen enjoyed a number of games
The keenest enjoyment Of the evening
was the position of the children whit
;. romped and played and laughed unit
J they, We're tired out. A full moor
heightened the evening hours ant
made the walk home yer ypleasant.
Mrs. Belle Dabney, of Boise City
Idaho, left Wednesday for Milton t,
: visit relatives for a short time befor,
going to Hit. Mo-, to spend few
: days with her sister, Mrs. Allie Bourn
after which she will return to thi
> city and continue her visit.
!. Phil Fl. Palmer left yesterday TO
Kokomo, Ind, to take charge of :;
: splendid electrical position as consult
ing engineer Of the Kokomo, Marion 4