The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-01
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Whittier Academy commencement
exercises were held at the NJ. 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 orations There are seventeen
members of the class OF 1911. The
large number OF graduates, the faith
full work that has been done by faculty
and students, the excellent program so
ably rendered, speaks of the good
work done in the past and of that
which may be accomplished at the
academy in the future.
Thursday evening Hon. R. S. Caller
OF Mt. Pleasant, delivered a splendid
address before the graduating class
of Whittier Academy. Following the
address diplomas were presented.
At the NJ. E. church Friday evening
an open session OF Whittier Academy
Alumni was enjoyed by a 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 manner
in which they served tempting re-
past a large number of the alumni
were present and enjoyed themselves
TO the utmost. Genera, social diver
sions passed away the hours. The
evening was one that will long remain
fresh in the minds of those taking
part.
The initial number of the High
school commencement wss held Sun
day evening, Rev. H. C. Druse, of the
NJ. E. church gave the baccalaureate
address at the Congregational church.
The address was full Of good logical
gems 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
and the audience enjoyed fine SER
mon, given by Rev. H. c. Druse, of
the NJ. E. church. The sermon was a
strong and vigorous one and SPLEEN
did tribute to the veterans who wore
the blue.
A good program was prepared for
Decoration day, and the exercises
were held at the opera house. Rev. V.
Ruring. of the Congregational church,
delivering the address. Following the
program the graves OF soldiers were
decorated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Scott and
daughter, Mrs. Byers, came from New
London and attended Whittier COM
mencemcnt exercises Wednesday even
ing.
]. ]. Burlington and wife went to
Mt. Pleasant Thursday and remain
ed until Saturday. visiting relatives.
Mrs. Sidwell Stanley and daugh-
ter, Celia, are visiting the formers
sister. Mrs. Gertrude Chambers, at
Mt Pleasant.
Lee Scott of Portland, Oregon. is
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Scott and other relatives here.
Quarterly meeting was held at the
Friends church at Chestnut Hill Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Ralph Ford, of Mt. Pleasant, is
a guest at the parental home. Mr.. and
John Long.
Mrs. Ivah Bennett came from Fair
field Thursday to spend few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Shampnoi
Mrs. Lizzie Taylor returned to Mt.
Pleasant Monday following visit
with relatives here.
Thomas Shampnoi is quite poorly
at his home in the east part of town.
G. B. Lester has purchased the Les
ter home property. Consideration, 81
400.
Miss Jennie Ingrim, who has been
teaching at Coppock, is home for va
cation.
Friday Mrs. Dollie arrived from Cal
ifornia, called here by the illness OF
her mother, Mrs. Lucy Davis.
Fairfield and Salem baseball teams
crossed bats at Salem Sunday after
noon, and resulted in a victory for
Salem.
Mrs. Stewart OF Richland is a guest
at the J. T. Ingrim home.
Jasper Van Doren passed away at
his home north of Salem Wednesday