The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-06-02

Mt. Vernon, s. D.-The class and
commencement exercises held in the
opera house Thursday and Friday
evening were greeted by q large APP
pr~eciative audience. One of the best
school programs ever given by our
schools was rendered Thursday eve
ming. In spite Of the fact that the
exercises were necessary OF q lengthy
character, not a break occurred dur
ing the entire program and the aud
fence would gladly have listened
longer. Friday nights entertain
ment was largely taken up by the
speaker Of the evening. Prof. Clifford
willis, OF the State Agricultural
College. Prof Willis spoke most ably
and his determined way made one be-
li.ve what he had to say. Prof. F.
A. Arnold addressed the class Of 1910
and presented the diplomas. Prof.
Arnold drew q beautiful picture to
the young people. of the success
which would be theirs through con-
tinued strife and patience.
One Of the most impressive SER
mons rendered in NJ. Vernon was
given at the Baccalaureate sermon
Sunday evening at the opera house.
Rev. J. s. Hoagland of Mitchell. was
the speaker, and he used for his
text. Learn to do WE'LL" Every word
Rev. Hoagland said was the truth
uncolored by howery language or
Agures Of speech. 1t was the plain,
simpe language Of every day life
which strikes home. He appealed to
the young people to seek higher edu-
cation and told them this moral cul-
ture could only be found at the feet
Of our great teacher, S-sus Christ.
Miss Elma Overmure sang a beauti-
full sacred solo in her very pleasing
manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. N. Newell went
over to Letcher Sunday and were the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ward.
Mrs. H. H. Carey returned from
Mitchell Saturday, where ,she had
been spending a few days taking in
the musical festival and visiting
friends.
Arthur Earl and wife drove up
from Plankinton Thursday to take
ia the school program Of the evening.
Miss Vida Shane returned home
from Keystone, 8. D., Saturday. Miss
Shane has just competed successful
torn Of school IT. eystone and was
reelected as principal q the Keystone
school for the ensuing year.
al Lucky came III from Canton
Saturday and in spite Of his terrible
misfortune. he moves with the alert
ness Of his former self. Mr.. Lucky
will have to return to Canton We'd
negday as his arm will require med
ical attention for some time yet.
Who says Mt. Vernon can't play
ball? We said so, but we are awful
sorry and will take 1t all back, What
did they do at Letcher last Sunday?
Why! they scooped the Letcher
bunch OF the earth, and this Sunday
at Ethan they stripped the white sox
entirely on from the astonished base
ball players. The Mt. Vernon nine
viii play again with Letcher at the
farmers picnic in Letcher June 2,
and Mt. Vernon undoubtedly will be
we'll represented.
A little daughter arrived at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Schuster May 20.
The primary room in charge Of
Miss Porter and the mothers of the
little folks went out to D. Earl's
grove Friday to celebrate The last
day Of school Miss Porter has been
reelected to the primary department
for the coming year.
Prof. Browne and family came
over from Mitchell Friday and took
IN the commencement exercises in
the evening.
All the autos, besides a lew rigs
and several car fares, went to Nit
chell TO take in the Musical Festival
last Monday night. Everyone was
enthusiastic over the affair.
Did you see the eclipse Of the moon
last Monday night? It was a beauti-
full sight, and continued from 1880
70 10.
Horse racing. ball playing, and a
general ""fair day. will be held at
Plankinton, June 2.
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
J. Moore was taken suddenly i'll last
week Sunday and died during the
night. The funeral was held at
Plankinton Wednesday. The entire
community extends sympathy to the