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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-30
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their proposed trip 20 Cuba.
Tie Northwestern league next season
may comprise eight teams. Portland,
Helena and Everett all want to get IN.
l. Nordyhe' captain OF the vancouver
champions, and former hFsJ 3chef Tor
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records were made At Detroit bv Fred
Urvck If Cbicago ror 10 miles and for
Is miles the former g:2s 2-5 and the
latter 14.1g a.
Artie Holman, star center fielder Of
the world champion Cubs, is to be mar
ried to Miss Mae LOCKER, the pretty
Chicago girl to whom he has been en-
gagsi for a year.
Billy Papke, the Illinois ~''thunder-
DoIt ana hlIddle"eight champion OF
lAe "oIia' Is 10 ave f9OOo' WIN lose or
lFa"' Tor meeting STANLEY hetcnei a
.AILo t'"e' november 50
Walter McCredie is extremely sore be-
cause the Coast league did not 90 after
Lou[ cL,les IN the northwest ana un-
.oOuD'euly ne represents MS uncle 5
sentiments VI the matter
James R. Keene that ne
VIII send the champion horse Of
America, Colin, 3 years old, and un-
DeaIen winner OF 10 races IN ms TWO
'''Is III the IuFI' 10 hngIanu'
Frank l.. Kramer, the champion BIZ
cycle rider, recently broke his own
world s record for 25 miles unpaced in
competition at the V%ailsburg track, rid
ing the distance in 57:36 3-5.
William Bradley of New York, by the
purchase of six t]rotters for $4,000
and the expenditure of about the same
amount in getting up a breeding stud,
is among the foremost light harness
patrons.
Bobby johnson. the clever little
featherweight who won a decision on
a foul from Kid Scaler in Spokane
about four years ago, lasted less than
two rounds against Abe Atttell at Reno,
New.
Gcoroa r Stallinos the man vbo ;e
booked bv Farrell 70 succeed Fiber
field as manager Of the New York Amer.
leans, is considered a good selection by
most of those who are acquainted with
the man.
Miss Catherine G. Harley cf tbe Fau
River Mass.) Golf club Saturday won
tho national cbannionsbin If tho Cbe,.,
chase Tournament NV dafaat;no Mrs. r
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the hrst ran on a nuke IN elght
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New York.-Before a crowd of 20, 700
7peed-mad motor enthusiasts, most of
whom sat up the entire night in inter
showers to be early on hand,
horsepower Locomobile, Of American
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
TABOR COLLEGE, TABOR, IOWA.
Exercises Marking the Close of Ah,
COLLEGE Ycar.

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Exercises Marking the Close of AhC
College Year.
TIL final exercises of the year 1917-S
began with a concert by the Tabor College
Conservatory Orchestra, on Saturday even
ing, June 6, attended by a large audience.
TIL baccalaureatc sermon was given on
Sunday morning at the church by the
president, George Norton Ellis. His theme
was Building" The evening was occu-
pied by Rev. P. A. Johnson, d. D., Iowa
secretary of the Home Mission Society,
in an address before the Christian asso-
Citations. The final meeting of these
associations having occurred in the after
noon, led by the outgoing class. Mon
day afternoon the preliminary contest of
the oratorical association was held. The
successful contestant on this occasion is
to represent the college at the state con-
test to be held next year. Grover c..
Aker, of Blair, Neb., was awarded first
place, and Mr.. Thomas Mcdaniel, Sidney,
Ia, second place.
The commencement exercises were held
on Monday evening, when diplomas were
given to the graduating class of eleven.
Miss Bessie Flood, Treynor, Ia, received
the scholarship for the highest grades in
the sem" yta-, amongst the young ladies,
and Ray En- Sden, Marine, Ia, the one
given "a the young man having the high
est grades during his senior year. These
are good for one-half the tuition in the
college classes. throughout the course.
The same offer is made each year to the
high schools of Tabor's territory. On
Tuesday morning, the Phi Delta Literary
society held its annual program.
The Tabor Oratorial society gave its
annual concert on Tuesday evening, rem
derlng Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, and the
Death of Hiawatha, under the leadership
Of Mr.. Cloyd L. Hall. The stage OF the
auditorium in Adams ~hall was prettily
decorated to represent a greenwood bower
and gave an opportunity for appropriate
staging and acting.
In the afternoon the conservatory exhi-
bition occurred. This was a program
participated in by the various members
OF the conservatory, and designed simply
to show what had been accomplished by
the various students.
Wednesday evening, Mr.. William Zeuch.
Chicago, gave an organ recital, testing
and introducing to Tabor people, the new
five thousand dollar pipe organ just com
pleted in the Congregational church, and
which will be used by the conservatory
for instruction purposes.
Thursday morning the college graduating
class delivered addresses, the graduates
from the conservatory each played a num-
Der, and the diplomas were awarded.
The honorary degree Of d. D. was given
to Rev. Charles Bannister Newell, for
many years a missionary to Japan, and
at the head OF the missionary schools of
that country.
This commencement marked the end of
the services of President Ellis as president
of Tabor college. He has accepted the
chair Of Latin in Berea college. He has
been president at Tabor for five years.
and during his administration the college
has made advances in many ways.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
|kTHE WORLDS p C0LLEGESA

the school of music the coming year. The
department has been successful the last
year, and all indications point to still
greater success the coming year.
The graduating exercises took place
Thursday forenoon. There we're four grad
yates from the college department, and
twenty-five others from various other de-
partments of the institution. Three mem
bers Of the graduating class spoke. Robert
E. Kennedy gave an GRAFTON on The Cri-
terion of Truth" J. NJ. F. Heumann spoke
on The Right Attitude of the Student, -
and Arthur c.. Havens on The Dynamics
Of Social Progress" Or. Beyl gave an in
spring address to the graduating class.
The bachelors degree was t%hereupon con-
ferred upon the members of the class grad
uatins from the college, and certificates
were awarded to those graduating from the
other departments. The honorary degree of
doctor Of divinity was conferred upon Rev.
L. B. Hatch of Whitman, Mass.
The reports to the board OF trustees
showed that considerable progress had been
made during the year. The attendance was
241. The permanent assets of the institu-
ton amount to a little more than $500, Oo0.
There are nineteen teachers in all depart
ments. Important additions have been
made to the library and improvements
have been made in the college buildings.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WORK
Features of Closing Exercises Of
vcricrs Institutions.
DIVIDEND ON SCHOOL INVESTMENT
A Million of Trained Young Men and
. Women stcc Forth to Adorn
American Life and Advance
Civilization.

No Institution or productive industry ca
ital'zed nv the American people yields
such beneficent dividends on the invest
nent as tho schools and colleges IF the
land. This truth is emphasized every year
at this season. when hundreds OF thou
sands OF graduates step forth from school.
mentally and physically equipped for the
real battle of life. Commencement time II
the dividend paying time for the Ameri-
can Observation-Disclosures Of JOY and happi-
ness, and the enthusiasm of hope and am
bition crowned with success. Out Of the
seventeen millions Of youth in the schools
Of the land, It is estimated that about one
million this year graduate from the differ
ent educational institutions ranking above
grade schools. Probably ninety-five per
cent OF the number Immediately take up
their chosen avocations, giving the stimu-
lus Of vibrant youth to sluggish elders
initiating new or vitaliZing old methods,
and electrifying with Astounding energy
and ardor the currents Of national life.
Moreover, each annual dividend advances
the nation to a higher level, and makes
for right living and high thinking.
Institutions for higher education in the
west made notable progress during the
school year just closing. Among the state
universities that of Michigan scores the
highest number of graduates, the total be-
ing nearly 800 from the various schools.
Wisconsin graduated 555, Iowa 100, and
Nebraska 307.
The opportunities for. and the advance
ment of, education in the United States
justify national pride, and are appreciated
abroad as well as az home. The scholarly
and progressive envoy extraordinary Of
China, Ambassador WI Ting-fang, who
was the principal orator at the commence
ments OF the Illinois and Iowa universe
ties, expressed at the latter institution
privilege of educating some of its young
men in the universities of the United
States. This nation he said, affords
more object lessons than any other in the
world. The fundamentals of government
can best be studied here. Your wonder
full system of education. from the kinder
garten to the university, is worthy of the
serious attention OF my people. What
nation in the world Is richer in the num-
Der and Importance of modern inventions
and mechanical appliances? What coun-
try has more facilities TO minister to the
comfort OF man? From the commercial
and industrial standpoint Of you huge
establishments, your order and system i'm
presses us most" And the foundation of
the material greatness briefly traced by
the Chinese ambassador is education in
any and every branch calculated to fit
the student for his o. her life-work.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22

place by the narrow margin of one point.
showing the closeness of the competition.
The graduating exercises proper took
place at 2:S0 in the afternoon in the gem
eral assembly hall in the main building.
They were opened with prayer by the
founder of the school. Bishop Graves, who,
after speaking a few words OF warm con-
graduation introduced the speaker. Bishop
Williams.
Bishop Williams spoke to the cadets on
the subject Of Character" The strong
subject was made stronger by its force
full presentation by a ~forceful man. His
clean-cut, we'll adapted. and pithy state
ments held the attention of the boys from
first to last and was a fitting compliment
TO a most fitting address.
There were seven boys in the graduating
class, Captains Emerson. Bristowe. Cole.
Rogers, and Sergeants Collins, Adams and
Wilson.
The day closed with a dance for the
graduates. held on the first floor Of the
new Cochran hall. The reception rooms
and commodious halls had been most taste
fully decorated for the occasion and the
building proved its adaptability for enter
tanning purposes as well as for work.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
GRAND ISLAND COLLEGE.
Twenty-sIx students Graduated from
Various Departments.

Twenty-SIx students dua from
Various Departments.
The baccalaureate sermon to the gradu-
ating class of Grand Island college was
preached on the evening Of June ! by Rev.
Josiah Gravett OF Denver, subject, Take
Heed Of the Doctrine"
on Monday evening occurred the Patter-
son prize defamation contest. Eleven mem
bers OF the graduating class from the acad-
envy took part In the contest. The judges
chosen TO decide gave the palm OF excel
lence TO Arthur Howell, for oratorical
defamation. and to Miss Hazel Fraker for
dramatic reclamation. In the oratorical
contest Tuesday evening in competition for
the Carr prizes. nine members OF the soph-
omore class took part, The judges decided
tina Julius Coon was entitled 20 the first
prize, and tina Ira z Johnston was en-
titled 10 the second prize.
To the school of music was assigned
wednesday evening as its field day. Vsri-
GUS members Of the school OF music took
part In both instrumental and vocal eNeT-
eises. Previous to this individual members
OF the graduating classes had entertained
their friends with musical exercises on sue
cessive Monday evenings. Under the super
vison OF Earl smith. the director OF music,
the school OF music has greatly prospered.
There win be nine teachers connected with
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22

Continued on Seventh PaEe.)
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
BLEE's MILITARY ACADEMY.
Progressive Year for Macon, Mo-,
Institution.

Progressive Year for Macon, Mo-,
Institution.
The closing exercises Of the ninth session
OF the Blees Military academy consisted
of the baccalaureate sermon, delivered by
Rev. DR.. Myron w. Haynes. pastor Of
Delmar Avenue Baptist church of 81.
Louis, and was a most eloquent address.
Exhibition drills and the ceremonies of
parade, guard mounting, battalion review
and inspection ollowed.
Class day opened with the address Of
welcome. delivered by Cadet Captain A r.
DoTkenwald. The prophesy was read by
Second Lieutenant w. r. Jepson. Advice
to Under Graduates" was given by Cadet
First Lieutenant ]. KEN Glenn; the Grafton
by Cadet Second Lieutenant Harry E.
Davis; history, by Cadet First Lieutenant
J. Frank Keens; presentation speech. by
Cadet Major Alvin w. Blees: the will, BY
Cadet Captain E. F. D%orkenwald. dedica-
ton OF class tablet, by Cadet Second Lieu
tenant Lorraine r. NoTthrup; valedictory.
L. Mckee. A violin solo was rendered by
Second Lieutenant Lorraine r. Northrup.
The music was furnished by the Blses
Military academy orchestra.
In the afternoon the battalion was
paraded and the academic medals were pre-
sented by the superintendent, Colonel
George r. Burnett: the scholarship medal
was awarded Cadet First Lieutenant an,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
IOWA COLLEGE, GRINNELL.
NOtables Present and Notable Feat
ureS of the Commencement.

uEGN VI NhS
The effort Of the alumni to make this
a homecoming year proved a great sue
cess. Two OF the members OF the class
Of 1858 which had planned to celebrate its
flftieth anniversary were at the last NOM
ent prevented from coming but Mr.. Bel
field Of the Chicago Manual Training
schools, the youngest member Of the class
was present, and spoke at the college din
ner in a very interesting manner of the
experiences of the class in the early days
Of the college at Davenport. Iowa college
is glad TO note the honor paid to DR.. Bel
Ield In his recent retirement on the Car
egie foundation.
From 6 to 'O7 the classes were well
represented. '0s gathered large numbers to
celebrate it's tenth anniversary. o7, too,
showed its loyalty by calling back more
than half its number. Class breakfasts,
picnics and reunions were numerous and
the picnic dinner on the campus on alumni
day was a most enjoyable affair.
Much enthusiasm was manifest among
the alumni in regard to the endowment
campaign and there was no lowering of
the standard OF $1,000 for the alumni"
although It will take some "sprinting' to
reach this goal before the end Of 1908.
The Hyde prize contests and the Hill
contests served 10 snow the aDlllty on
Iowa college students in we'll prepared and
in extemporaneous address. Clarence Lyon
of the Chrestomathlan society won first
place in the Hyde prize contest with an
address on The Drama" The victors in
the Hill contests were Miss Jessie Dodd in
Sight Singing" and Mr.. A. c. McGil in
an extemporaneous address.
The college was fortunate in being able
to secure as its commencement speaker,
Prof. Samuel Dutton OF the Teachers coll
lege, Columbia university, who gave a fine
address on international Fraternity as
an Educational Ideal" DR., Dutton, having
been a member OF one OF the peace con-
ferences was able to bring TO his subject
much personal knowledge and to state
many facts which added interest to HIS
address.
Mr.. Harry Huff, Grinnell's crack Splinter.
has been chosen a member OF the mile
relay team for the Olympic games In Lon
don.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
MIDLAND COLLEGE, ATcHIsoN.
Exercises Betting the Close of the
school Year.

Exercises Renting the Close of the
school Year.
The commencement exercises at Midland
college, Atchison. Kan, this year were
said by many old-time visitors to have
been the best in the history of the college.
The president. Rev. NJ. F. Troxell, d. d.,
preached the b-accalaurate sermon, and
Francis White, D. D., Of Kansas, gave the
annual address before the college Young
Mems Christian association.
There were twenty-five graduates from
the various departments of Midland. The
address to the graduates of the college on
commencement day was given by ex-CTover-
nor w. ]. Bailey OF Kansas, on the sub.
ject. "The Value OF An Education" The
governor put forth a strong talk on the
subject, giving many items from his W
experience in politics and in business.
The college seniors Of Midland gave a
very interesting class play to their friends
and invited guests one evening during COM
mencement on the campus while the jun
Tors put up a splendid rendition OF Shake
spearean characters suited TO outdoor ex-
hibltion work. There was a field day meet
between the Midland athletic team and
the team from the Missouri Wesleyan uni
versity. The teams were evenly matched.
Revs. John f. Hummon, pastor of
Kountze Memorial, and Luther NJ. Kuhns
OF Omaha were attendants at the annual
meeting OF the Midland college trustees
and the events Of the week at Atchison.
The Midland catalogue has just been pub
lished, and the Midland Monthly for June
is an extra number, edited entirely by the
graduating class OF the college. The stu
dent list for next year is already large
and the fall semester will begin at Midland
on "Wednesday. September 3 at 9 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-22
KEARNEY MILITARY ACADEMY.
Closing Exercises of n Successful
school Year.

The commencement exercises OF the
Kearney Military academy on Wednesday
closed a most successful term OF school
for that institution. The largest attend
anee in the history OF the school during
the year. added greatly TO the general in
terest on the last day.
The day was opened with chapel services
at 0 o'clock In the morning, conducted by
Bishop Williams OF Omaha, who also spoke
to the graduates IN the afternoon. The
competitive drill followed shortly after the
chapel and was the best hat the school
has ever seen. The winning company, the
smallest In stature IN the state, won first
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-30
Bookey also spent Easter Sunday
there and attended St. James and
st. Marks Episcopal church
vERGENNEs STATION.

Frank Keech's dance at his hall at
Moseley last Friday night was well
attended considering the weather.
Clinton Miller and wife were visit
ors in Keene Sunday.
Mr.. Laughlin's barn was discovered
TO be on fire last week Wednesday
morning at O'Clock, Origin of fire
unknown. Insured.
Mrs. Edward Benedict of Hastings
visited her parents Mr.. and Mrs. II.
ID. Weeks last week.
E. Ring was in Smyrna last week
on business.
Miss Eggleston of Grand Rapids who
is teaching the Mason school, attend
ed Sabbath school here Sunday.
Mrs. Dan Howard and son called on
G. Il. Porter and wife the first of the
week.
Mrs. Helena White was elected
assistant superintendent of the Alton
Sabbath school Sunday.
Frank Keech VIII be on the road
four days of the week with his gro
Gerry wagon. He took in and shipped
$50 dozen eggs last week.
Kopf g. McAndrews began making
cheese this week.
Dan Howard was stepped on by a
colt last week throwing him and in
juripg him considerably.
Dick MCGEE is pulling up his peach
orchard.
Messers. Barr and 'ant we're over
Sunday visitors with relatives at
Lowell
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AUTOMATICALLY

Mrs. Geigger has recovered from
her pneumonia sickness.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Gahan,
last week, daughter
The Alton S. S. was well attended
Sunday at roll call. About go present.
Frank Keechs dance at Moseley,
Friday night, was well attended, be-
ing reported the best supper and
dance in long time. Supper under
the management of Lowell's Ba kerry
j. q. Enos and son of Grand Rapids
was in Moseley on business Friday.
Mrs. Effie Ford, OF Manistique, is
visiting at John Andrews.
Frank Flanagan put up two of the
Friday and ordered a steel hitching
post.
covered with zinc galvanized roofing.
Miss Jessie Condor of Saranac,
attended the Keech dance Friday
night.
Geo. Ford is at Lowell, where he
can have better attention for his
hand, which is doing as nicely as can
be expected.
Bert Norton has his poultry fence
up and thinks it is the boss.
Miss Eggleston, teacher of the
Mason school attended Sunday school
at Alton, Sunday
Recent rains and warm weather is
starting grass growing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-30
GItATTAN.

We are having the longest rain OF
the season and ground too wet to SOW
oats or even pillow sod
Mike Saul an aged pioneer is very
i'll and almost every family has had
someone sick with colds.
Mrs. John Richardson returned on
Monday from ST Louis where she has
been for some time with her son.
Mrs. Reynolds of New York is visit
ing nee sister Mrs. George Ashley and
Frank Wood is home from the south
'Chas. Godfrey is having an addition
built on his house, carpenters and
plasterers working on the Wabasis
club cottages last week and this week
the painter is there.
Early Tuesday morning Miss Amelia
Giller and Edward Maloney were mar
ried at the Catholic church by Rev.
FIR. Byrne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hart have re-
turned from a weeks visit at Grand
Rapids.
Claude Elkins is setting his saw mill
on Frank Donovan's farm this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-30
ORLEANS.

Were you out in the snowstorm
Tuesday, April 18th.
Mrs. Floyd Emory and Mrs. Edgar
Hall and children spent Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Edward Hool-
bridge.
Miss Mable Nodding, who is attend
ing school at Belding, was at home
over Sunday.
Mrs. j. r.. Musselman and daughter
Ona. and Mrs. VIM Beach and Ida,
we're visitors al Mrs Charles Bowen's
in Keene, Thursday. Miss Ida, who
remained for few days, returned
home Saturday night.
Mrs. Harry Lyle and Mrs. Archie
Lyle spent Saturday in Grand Rapids
going there to see Miss Myrtle Lyle
who is still quite sick.
Mrs. Doty of south Ionia was an
over Sunday visitor at the homes OF
her daughters, Mrs. f. M. and Mrs.
Il 5. Woodbridge.
Mrs. Harvey Towne and baby Ellen
arrived home from Ionia Saturd ay
night.
In last weeks items we gave notice
that the w. @. T. U. would meet with
Mrs. Fannie Benedict April 28th,
this was the date of meeting: but a
change of time was thought advis-
able and it was held last Saturday,
with the usual number of members
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Howe were Sun
day callers at L. M. Holdridge's.
Mrs. Lydia Smith of Greenville is a
guest at f. L. Holmes.
At the annual election of officers OF
the Green's Sunday School last Sun
day, the following were chosen
Supt.. Carrie Holmes; Asst Supt.,
Clara Howe; Sec'y, Mabel Howe
Treas, Vim Hubert; Organist, Grace
Robinson; Choster, Ida Beach; Libra
rian, Margie Hall.
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KEENE HEIGHTS.

The funeral of Mrs. George Pinck-
ney, who died last Tuesday, was held
at the house Friday at o'clock, Rev.
airbanks conducting the services.
Mrs. Pinckney was one of Keene's pio-
neers and had been an invalid several
years.
Walker, only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Raymond, died Monday Of scar
let fever and pneumonia.
Clarence Wheaton and mother Wis
tied her brother at Bedding Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bowen and
daughter Maggie visited at Fred
Harroun's of South Lowell Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. G. w. Hale is in very poor
health and at present confined to her
bed.
Mrs. G. d. White, who has been i'll
several months is very low at this
writing.
Dale Jepson spent Sunday at Grand
Rapids.