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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
SCHOOL YEAR ENDED
Hurley Schools Show Excellent
Work For The Past Year

The last week in May saw the
close of most successful year for
Hurley Public Schools. The work
of the regular departments has gone
forward smoothly and every line of
work in these departments has been
very satisfactory.
Two years ago this fall saw the
installation of the finest industrial
equipment of any high school in this
corner of the state, regardless of
size, and the people of the commun-
ity should be proud of the schools
and ready to support them at every.
turn. They should be pleased that
the schools are taken as model by
other schools and every resident
of the district would do we'll to-
mention to visitors and strangers,
when conversation permits, that the
Hurley school organization is. A
number i. The equipment with
which the Industrial Departments
are furnished has proved their
worth. The Blau Gas system could
not he improved upon, better
choice of tables could not have been.
made either in the Cooking Depart
ment or the Manual Training de-
partment and the splendid appear
ance OF the entire equipment is a
source of surprise to every visitor.
The enrolment in school is very
much greater than in the average
school which comprises similar dis
trict. This is easily explained. The
ad vantages offered by the schools
draw many students from tie sur
rounding districts, and in addition
a greater number of students from
the home community enroll each
year.
We're we to discard the faculties
offered, dismiss any interest in ath-
le.tics and secure an unsynpathetic
force of instructors we would quickly
see the de eriot atlng effect. Instead. !.
don't forget that we have the best
of facilities, a keen interest liz ath-
letics and a corps of teachers for
the, coming year who viii Ii, All IN
At. - 70 (
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
Pingrey-Dayis

At the home of M r. and Mrs. j. S.
Pingrev, Wednesday evening June
End, occurred the marriage of their
only daughter. Beatrice, to Frank
Davis, eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos Davis, also of Hurley.
Ateight O'Clock to the strains of
the wedding march played by Miss
Mabel Lakings the bridal party took
their places, and the officiating clergy
man. Rev. w. P. Slocum, pronounced
the wedding ceremony. The bride
and groom were attended by Miss
Maude Mitchell as brides maid and
Mr.. Howard Rundell as best man.
Tne wedding guests were the i'm
mediate families of the britie and
groom and Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson
and Miss Jennie. of Yankton.
After congratulations the wedding
party sat down to a delicious dinner.
At the tables wit and humor ran
riot and the entire company enjoyed
to the utmost the festive occasion.
Immediately after the refreshments
the sound of changing bells and the
music of a combination of tin cans,
horns and drums broke in upon the
COMPANY and the bride and groom
received hearty serenade from
about fifty of the. young people of
the NJ. E. church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pingrey had prepared hospitality
for this oration and after the musi-
clans were seated upon the lawn they
were served to a dainty lunch by the
bride and groom. Each gentleman
receiving a bunch of sweet peas and
each maiden q carnation from the
bride.
Beatrice has grown to womanhood
IN the community. and graduated
from the Hurley schools this spring,
Flank is one of the prosperous farm
ers Of the community. and both
young people have scores of friends
who wish them God Speed in their
new home.
They departed on the morning
train from Davis to Sioux Falls,
from there to Spirit Lake and later
to points in Iowa In a few DAYS
they will be at home to their friends
on the farm southwest Of Hurley.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
COMMENCEMENT WEEK

The last week Of the school
year proved rather a disagreeable
one from the standpoint of
weather conditions. However be-
ginning with Baccalaureate Sum
day the interest in High School
affairs began to make itself mani.
fest-and the week was ONE of
unprecedented activity
Glass Day Exercises
On Tuesday evening the Glass
Day exercises were held ait the
Methodist Episcopal church. The
church building was appropriate
iy decorated for the occasion and
the evening proved to he ONE of
value and fun for all present.
The church was crowded to its
greatest capacity and throughout
the evening there was spirit OF
bouvancy and good fellowship
which added to the success of the
efforts Of the Senior Glass. The
different High School classes
were represented and they made
them presence clearly manifest
by voicing their sentiments IN
wells for their particular organ
izations.
The program which follows
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Cornet Solo Fridtjof Gilbert
Address Rev. Eubanks
Vocal Solo . Mrs. Joyce
Glass History Millie Rundell
Glass Prophecy, Beatrice Pingrey
SELECTION Male Quartet
Glass Will Mary Benson
Game Ceremony Alta Rundell
and Laura LalSings
Violin Solo Dam Blilyer
Rev. Eubanks gave splendid
address and we were particularly
fortunate in securing his services
for the evening. Rather than
amy financial reeompense for his
"trip here from Parker he wished
his returns to be found in the
good will Of those attending and
those instrncting in the public
schools. The school appreciates
such q friend
The music was rendered in
pleasing manner and 1t was thor
onghly appreciated by all present.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
Memorial Day Exercises

Mefmorlai Lay was very approprl-
ately observed last Monday by the
G. A. R. and citizens in general. Al
though the proceeding week had
been one of extremely damp. dis
agreeable weather. Decoration Day
dawned bright and clear and in
spite of the muddy roads a large re-
presentation of people from the sur
rounding country was present to
participate in the memorial cere-
monies.
The program took place as prev
iously announced, except for few
minor details. The main exercises
were held in Lincoln Park and a
large audience listened attentive
ly. The whole program was render
ed in the usual excellent manner and
special mention of each number is
not needed.
The speaker of the day. Col. Mel
win Grigsby of Sioux FalIs.is ready
talker and attracted much favorable
comment by the appropriateness of
his remarks and the eloquent man
ner in which they were delivered.
An interesting number on the pro-
gram was the reading by j. A.
Shaeffer of the poem Memorial
Day. written by Mrs. w. P. Slocum
and published in the Herald last
week.
At the close of the exercises in the
park. autos were called into use and
the services at the cemetery follow
ed. Here. after decorating the graves
of the soldier dead and the graves
of the unknown dead, Rev. w. P.
Slocum's beautiful and impressive
oration on the unknown Dead"
was followed bv a song by the chorus
and bugle taps by j. G. and Fridtjof
Gilbert, which concluded the days.
program.
This is one day in the year
that we can show our respect
and appreciation of those who gave.
SO much for their country's sake,
and it speaks well for Hurley that
Memorial Day is always so fittingly
observed.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03

Dean Stephen D. van Benthrysen B
Opportunity
Piano Solo . Mae Gilbert
sArbesque =
by Theodore Lack
Valedlctory . Alta Rundell
Realization 4
Vocal Solo Guy Morse
sThe Bandolero" by Stuart
Presentation Of Diplomas
Hon. w. III. Stoddard
Benedietion
Music Orchestra
Merry Madness
by Thomas Allen
The program was pleasing
throughout. The address BY
Dean van Benthuysen was on a
particularly fitting subject to be
presented to those being gradu-
ated from high school He point
ed out the opportunities which
are before the young people Of
America and then applied the
Same principle in our own state,
coming finally to the opportun-
rites which are before every
young person even though that
individual is obliged to discon-
tinue further work in education,
and instead take up the tasks
which present themselves in the
home or community He ernpha-
sized the necessity Of preparation
and the advantages of advanced
education, but in SO doing he did
not discourage those who find it
wholly impossible to continue
work beyond that given in the
high school courses.
The Salutatory by Paul Dilts
and the Valedietory by Alta Run
dell were well rendered. We
were fortunate in securing mus
Scal talent which added much to
the enjoyment Of the exercises Of
the evening
Mr.. Stoddard, president Of the
Board of Education, presented
the Diplomas. He gave a very
interesting report concerning the
finances of the district, and in
appropriate remarks gave the
graduating class some very good
advice IN regard to the attitude
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
ChiIdren's Party

Another interesting social event
of the week was the annual Child
ren's Party held at the Odd Fellow
hall Tuesday evening under the au-5
spices of the Rebekah Lodge. This
annual party is a source of rauch en-
joynent 20 the. little tots and many
of the grown-ups as well, and Tues
day evening was no exception to
the rule.
A short but interesting program
was given, consisting of recitations
and vocal and instrumental numbers,
following which the floor was cleared
and to the music ofa Yictorola the
little boys and girls were instructed
in the art of dancing. At eleven
thirty after the grand march the lit
tie folks were called to the dining
room where luncheon Of ice cream
and cake was served, before they
departed for home full of the enjoy
ment of the occasion.
The committee in charge wish to
extend their thanks to the good
brothers and sisters who SO ably as
sisted them in helping to make this.
affair one of pleasure and enjoyment
for the children.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
Transplanting Tomatoes

Before transplanting In open
field it is well to put the plants
out in the sur each day to get
them accustomed to the outside
air. planting two feet apart is
customary After they are set
out the young plants should be
covered during the windy wealth
er on cold nights. For this pur-
pose empty flower pots may be
used or something that will al
low plenty OF ain and still pro-
tect the plant from the inclen-
ency Of the weather. Tt is d poor
policy to use tin cams, since these
shut out all the arr and under the
sum Is rays they become exceed
inedy hot.
The best varieties in our ex-
per1ence are the Spark 's Earliana
and the Ponderosa. The Earl
lana is an early variety with q
full round .fral 1t. The Ponderosa
is a later variety and IS very H.
able to become deformed an crow
ing BY & 6. Stoltenberg Flor-
ISL State College.
Verne Conklin was over to Sioux
Falls Yesterday and drove back d
new Overland for the garage.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03

lit added zest and a spirit of joy
to the evenings entertainment.
The presentation of the facts
regarding the Glass of 1915 were.
very interesting and instructive.
The history proved to be almost
reminiscent and was prepared
in such a way that it gave all
fpresent a new fund of informa-
ton concerning the class.
The Prophesy was Of especial
interest due to the information
given and also due to the manner
Eof presentation. 1t proved a.
source of fun, and the witch did
we'll in finding a particularly fit
ting place for the future activit-
lies of each class member.
The Glass Will was well rem
Idered and it bequeathed many.
values to individuals and organ
izations within the school dis
Itrict.
The customary cane ceremony
was very prettily observed. Laura
Iiakngs, president of the Glass
Fof 1916, received from Alta Rum
dell, president of the Glass Of
1915, the Glass Cane, which is
lornamented with the class en-
blems of each class wlich has
graduated from the High School.
High School Commencement
On Friday evening, May 28th,
the members of the fifth class to
be graduated from the twelfth
grade of the Hurley High School
received their diplomas. The.ex-
Iercises were held IN the Star The
ater and in spite of very disagree
able weather, the building was
crowded. At $50 the opening
number of the evening occurred.
following which the Class of 1915
marched to the stage escorted by
the members of the Junior Glass.
The following program was
rendered:
Music y. Orchestra
Sweet Simplicity by Grad
Triarmphal March
Maybelle Lakings
Invocation Rev. w. P. Slocrm
salutatorv Paul DiIts
Vocal Solo GUY Morse
Roll On By Petrie
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
THOMAS ALCOTT DEAD
Former Resident of Hurley Passes
Away at Arthur, Wis.


Thomas Alcott was born July IL,
1889 at Platteville, Wis, where his
early life was spent.
He was united in marriage Jan. /.
1861, to Hannah Watson. They
located for short time at the min
ing camp at that time known as
Grow Branch after which they
moved to PlattevilIe. Wis. and
lived there until 1879, when they
moved to Arthur, Wis, where they
have resided continuously with the
exception of four years spent in
Hurley, S. d.
About two years ago Mr.. Alcott
was stricken with an illness which
resulted in his death on Tuesday.
May 25, 1915.
He leaves to mourn his loss low
ing wife and five children, Elizabeth
(Mrs. H. H.. Biddick) and John Of
Livingston, Nellie, (Mrs. w Fl.
GLENN of Madison, George and Joe
of Platteville, six children having
preceded him.
MIR. Alcott was converted at a tent
meeting conducted by Rev. G.. c..
Coffee about forty-five years ago, at
which time he united with the Free
Methodist Church. He was a local
preacher of that church until the
time of his death. In his earlier
years he was active in his Masters
service, conducting revival services
and supplying regular appointments.
Through all the suffering of his
last illness was manifested the un-
complaining disposition to consider
first the comfort and welfare Of
others. AS a husband and father his
devotion was unexcelled and his life
was an inspiration to higher and
better living TO those with whom he
came in contact. Truly we may say
"a good man has fallen.''
The thoughts suggested by Mr..
Alcotts life has been beautifully ex.
pressed by Tennyscn in the follow
ing:
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear ca1l for me!
And may there be no aneaning the bar.
When putputfo sea, s
But such a tide as moving seems asleep
loofullfor sound aid foam.
When they which drew from out the
boundlesdeep
Turns home again.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
Andm there be no sadness or farewell,
When embark.
For tho from out our bourne of Time and
Place
The food may bear me far.
l hope to see my Pilot face to face
When have Grost the bar.
Funeral services were held in the
M. r.. church at Arthur and conduct-
ed by Rev. D. Turgeson of Montfort.
Although the weather was unfavor-
able large crowd was in attendance
to pay their last respects to the de-
parted one Interrment was made
In the Arthur cemetery.
Mr.. Alcott will be rememberd by
many of the older residents here, to
whom he was familiarly known as
Uncle Tom and because of his
kindly, generous disposition the
memory Of his life spent in Hurley
will always hold tender place III
their hearts.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03
Community Club Meeting

A special meeting of the Conn
nlunity Club will be held next Wed
nesday evening. June 9Th, at the
Band Hall in the Athletic Building.
BE there.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-03

H. W Elliot, Secy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-30
Z 1AmuSeInentS
POLYs

Aaron Hoffman and John E. Fly mer. whose collaborations have given vaudeville patrons some of their hap piest comedy skits.. have concocted another big success, Nanny Lou. which heads the program at Poilss sfhe first half of the week. A1aTnny Lou as the name indicates, IS a nap 4py glimpse of plantation life, so ar ranged as to afford almost endless possibilities for provoking real hearty laughs
 Gail Kane, the Broadway favorite, will be seen in the feature photoplay, EeHer Great Match. five-parti film azation of. the fapnq11s play The story i4s that of a prince who. renounces Kingdom that he might wed a Yankee girl is a very Interesting drama and is presented by an all-star com pany.
 Other features of the vaudeville pre- gram inclt1des Barnes and Baron, in potpourri Of songs and comedy; the Three Martins, the sensational aerial -acrobats Mack and Sangster two little girls in a happy song re- pre4pzres Marguerite Farrell char acter cofnedienTfe, who comes here with the acclaim of metropolitan en : dorsements; and James Thompson and company in the screaming farce. The Burglars Union
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-30
HouDoN, THE SCULPTOR.
Known Tn This Country Mainly by HIs
 Statue of Washington.

Known Tn This Country Mainly by His
 Statue of Washington.
 Since the days of the cathedral build CTS France has never been without great masters of the chisel Traditions and an ever accommodating skill have been passed on as from father to son through generations immemoriaI. With all that apostolic succession of genius familiar One name, however, we as- and for this reason, and not because Jean Antoine Houdon was the leading sculptor of his time, is he sometimes mentioned in the United States.
 As the first sculptor of his day. Houdoq was invited in 1784 by Thomas Jeffers6n, representing the state of Virginia, to make 8 statue of General Washington. On July 28, 17S5, the sculptor with three assistants sailed in the company of Benjamin Franklin from Southampton, bound for Phila- delphia. The Journey required nearly two months and Houdon did not ar rive t<Mount Vernon until Oct. 2. z Two weeks were occupied in model ing the bust, making a life mask, and taking many measurements, with all of which the artist departed rejoicing, and, thanks to the rapid ocean service of the time, was home again on Christ mas day.
 The result of this trip was the nota- ble marble which stands in the state house at Richmond, our most trust worthy portrait of the-nrst president .- Seribner's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-30
~ EMPIRE

sam Bernard, the irrepressible king of comedy, whom the Famous Play ers' Film Go, induced to present his unedua11ed mirth provoking talents on the screen, makes his first appear anee before the motion picture pub lie at the Empire to-day and to-rnor- row in a four-part film travesty, enti- tied Poor Selma Itz. :,
 This. great comedian, in his first hlBa mpersonat ieHss intro d1ees a new type of comedy to the screen. As .ssPo6r Schma1tz' he renders on of the most 1aughab1e characterizat tiens of has brilliant career as the foremost ex- .<eaent of eccentric comedy on the American stage,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-30
1LAZA

It will look like election day at the Plaza Theatre to-day when .9The Dis tr1ct Attorney from the famous play of the same name is thrown upon the screen. 'sThe District Attorney by George Klein and Harrison Grey Fiske, is the leading American po1iti- cal drama and it's adaptation for mo ton pictures marks new step fer ward in photoplay productions. It abounds in great dramatic incidents, and only a company of exceptional skill can portray it with the proper atmosphere of local color and enthu- siasnn Such q company was proyid- ed bykhe Lubzn company with A. H. Van Buren and Dorothy Bernard, two very popular local stock players, num- bered among the cast. The story is 1n five parts, and deals with the da1 srsng Of a political boss, who would rob the city treasury through forged city asVarranke, with the aid of self 1f-sacri- kAcfng c1erl<. There is battle of wits to win the great moral victory, but s the cIevernass of the girT' str1cf Afkorneys, fse~a charming love kstory as well as powerful political tale
 Heading the vaudeville attraction is sesTae Pharmacy Girls" acknowledged sto be khe most complete and delight fully original musical comedy pro- ducficn of the year, with Mark Adams, fine eminent comedian. It is a ifp4easfug pot-pourrf Of genfality, song, dance and color, from beginning to end and a beyy of very pretty young women in gay costumes ma ke up the chorus An extraordinarily beautiful scenic investitHre adds much to the atfraetaNeness of the piece.
 The remainder of the yaudeyil1eSih- cludes. Henry Frey, Fern & Shannon. 5 a very entertaining pair in their odd offering, ssBfts of Bright Variety and The -Four Montana Girls in high class musical offering that will surely meet with popular approval
 PePfls of the Jung1e.' a gripping VitagrapE feature and ssCutey be- comes s LandIerdY will also be shown on the picture screen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-30
STEPNEY

The school house grounds at Bird sey Plain school have had their am nual clearing up and are in trim or Ider.
 Mrs. Elsie Nichols sof Shelton is a guest at the home of her brother, Esdvsard S. Beardsley.
 Julius Urbanosky of New York City is enjoying a two weeks vacation at his home here.
 A. A. James of Brooklyn has spent a. few days at the Alderman home.
 MT. and Mrs. Edgar Northrop and Eugene Northrop enjoyed an auto trip to Roton Point where they enjoyed a. days outing with friends on Wednes- day.
 An entertainment and supper will be held in the church parlors Of the Baptist church. This entertainenent is in charge of the young people Of the church and they are planning an ex- ceptionalIy attractive program. The whole affair promises to be very en- tertaining and it is hoped there will be a good attendance.
 Elliott Northrop has entertained as a guest a friend from Newtown.
 Mrs. Sarah Allen has disposed of her farm to Bridgeport parties.
 Many of the farmers who have harvested their potato crop complain of their being affected with. the po- tato rot.
 David Fairchi1d has been i'll during last week.
 Clayton Hawley has been a guest at the home of Reuben Barrett at Glen ham, N. ".
 Frederick P. Sherman had the mis- fortune to lose horse last week.
 Misses Marjorie Corners and Ella Beyer were recent over night guests -AT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-30
A RARE DECORATION.
Austria's Grand cross of the Order oi
 Maria Tharasa

Austria's Grand cross of the Order of
 Maria Theresa.
 The grand cross of the order of Ma ria Theresa is today one of the most exclusive as well as one of the most brilliant of surviving orders. It was founded by the great empress of that name in 1757 in honor of the victory Of her troops over Frederick the Great at Kolin. It's members are elected by bal lot on the part of the chapter, the SOW ereign having no voice in the matter unless he happens to possess the order, although he is the instrument of it's bestoWal and the Sfgner of the patent. Tn the past hundred years, until Au- gust, 1914, only ffty-eight members had been thus admitted to the order, and at the beginning of the war in 1914 there were but three Knights left, all of the third and lowest class. One was the Emperor Francis Joseph, who won the cross in 1S48 On the battlefield Of Santa Lucia against the Italians. The second was the Duke of Cumber- land, father of the sovereign Duke of Brunswick, who received the cross for gallantry at the battle of Langensalza, where as crown prince of Hanover he helped his father, the blind King George, to direct the operations of his troops. The third was Prince AIphonse de Bourbon. claimant to the throne of the two Sicilies and popularly known as the Count of Caserta. He won his cross by the part he played in the su- perb defense of Gaeta, the last strong hold of the Bourbons
 k The eldest son of the holder of this coveted decoration is entitled to free education in Austria's military acade- my-Argonaut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-30
JEWISH HOLIDAYS
 WILL BEGIN SEPT. 10

The annual series of Jewish hoIi- days will take in this year the period from September g to October 1. Only the most orthodox. however, now usu- ally observe more than three days, the first two days of RosI EIashona, or New Year. and Y om Kfppur. the day of atonement. Vhe dates of the holi- days this year are as follows:
 Rosh EIashona. Sept. g to 10.
 Yom' Kippur, Sept. IS.
 Succoth, Sept. 23 and A.
 Hoshanu Rabbu, Sept. .28,
 Shmini Asseres,. Sept. 30.
 Sinchas Torah, Oct. l.