Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-06
SALEM.

Whittier academy commencement ex-
ercises were held at the M. E.. church
Wednesday evening. The church was
decorated with pennants plants and
cut flowers. The audience was large
and highly appreciated the deep
thought expressed and careful training
exhibited in the delivery of the ora
TONS There are seventeen members
Of the class of 1911. The large num-
Der of graduates, the faithful work
that has been done by faculty and stu
dents, the excellent program SO ably
rendered speaks Of the goodwork done
in the past and Of that which may be
accomplished, at the academy, in the
future.
Thursday evening at the M. E.
church Hon. R. S. Caller Of Mt. Pleas
ant, delivered splendid address be-
fore the graduating class of Whittier
academy. Following the address the
diplomas were presented.
At the Congregational church Fri
day evening an open session Of Whit
tier Alumni was enjoyed by large
crowd. A good program was pleasing
to all present. The banquet was held
at the Bliss home. The Ladies Aid
society Of the Congregational church
were highly complimented for the man.
ner in which they served tempting
repast. A large number of the alumni
were present and enjoyed themselves
to the utmost. Toasts and general
social diversions passed away the
hours. The evening was one that will
long will remain fresh in the minds of
those taking part.
The initial number of the high
school commencement was held Sun
day evening, Rev. H. G. Druse, of the
M. E. church gave the baccalaureate
address at the Congregational church.
The address was full of fruits and
good logical germs from great and
wise men.
Memorial services this year at the
CONGREGATIONAL church were of more
than ordinary merit and interest and
were largely attended. The members
of the G.. A. r. were present in
body. The audience enjoyed fine
sermon given by Rev. H. G. Durse Of
the M. E. church. 1t was strong and
vigorous sermon and splendid tribute
to the veterans who wore the blue
Mrs. Lissie Taylor returned to Mt.
Pheasant MOHudy lOAoWlh6 q sASiI Will
relatives.
G. B. Lester has purchased the
Lester home property consideration
$2,400.
Thursday Mt. Pleasant high school
team came over and played a ball
game with Salem high school nine on
the Berry diamond, west of town.
Thomas shampnoi is quite poorly
at his home in the east part Of town.
Mrs. Ralph Ford of Mt. Pleasant
is a guest at the parental home, Mr..
and Mrs. John Song.
Lee Scott of Portland, Oregon is
visiting his grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs G. Scott and other relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Scott and
daughter, Mrs Byers. came from New
London and attended Whittier COM
MANAGEMENT exercises Wednesday
evening.
]. J. burlington and wife went to Mt.
Pleasant Thursday and remained until
Saturday visiting relatives.
Mrs. sidwell Stanley and daughter
Celia are visiting the formers sister,
mrs. Gertrude Chambers at Mt.
Pleasant
Mrs. stewart Of Richland is a guest
at the J. T. Ingrim home.
Quarterly meeting was held at the
Friends church at Chestnut Hill Fri
day. Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Iyah Bennett came from Fair
field Thursday to spend a few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.,
Shampnol