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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (May 30, 1910)
i m 1 I. 'I i 1 V I V tup nniiiirunriiriiT rurnnmrn . m r im m v i mm m m h IF IHE PLMTSBIH Hi SCHOOL Class of Thirty-two Young Men and Women Start From the Local School Out on the Stream of Life. From Saturday's Dally. At the I'arniele theater last even ing the city schools graduated the largest class In their history, a very splendid array of young men and wo men entered upon life duties under the most brilliant ausplcles. To greet thi3 class upon their entry into the strenuous life of the world, was assembled one of the largest and most fashionable audiences ever with in the walls of the edifice. From pit to dome the house was packed and standing room was at a premium. It was a magnificlent tribute to the class and their preceptors by the eood Deonle of this section. And it was also a fine token of apprecia tion of the good work which Profes sor Gamble and his able assistant, Professor Harrison had done for the public schools. A better testimonial " to their untiring work and their un flagging devoltno to the walfare of the schools, however, was the work of the class Itself. Its representatives upon the evening program covered themselves and the class and its trainers with the highest honors. They demonstrated the greatest ca pabilities in the ekcellent work which had been done by the school faculty to Its perfection. Each one of them acquitted themselves with the high est honors and are well worthy the flattering words which were said of them when they had closed. For the exercises the stage of the theater had been set with a forest " scene. From the flies had been drop ped the class year, set in brown and gold, the figures " 'Id" being com posed of electric lights made con spicuous by thetr background. This comprised the only attempt at de corating the stage for the occasion and it made a simple and very ef fective setting. The class of thirty-two were seat ed upon the stage in the form of a crescent, the center of which rested against the strong background of the wood setting. The exercises of the evening were opened by Rev. Lou Wallace Cade, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this. city, who gave the invocation, imploring divine blessing 1 upon the class and guidance for Its. members through life. After this had been pronounced Miss Virginia McDaniel and Mr. Francis Whelan gave an Instrumental duet "II Trova tore," and the number was excel lently rendered and the pianists dis played themselves as fine musicians interpreting Verdi's grand music with the strictest fidelity to that great composer's notes. Both Miss Mc Daniel and Mn Whelan are accom plished musicians and their work last evening was of the very highest order and made a most marked and favorable impression. Miss Harrlette Grace Adams then delighted the audience with a beauti ful and very taking ballad "Rockin' In de Win'." Miss Adams is gifted with a Very beautiful alto voice and gives every promise of becoming a superb singer. Her solo last evening was of the character to make a fa vorable impression and it held the audience closely until the last note had sounded. Without doubt, Miss Adams is destined to be heard from often and with great success as her singing last evening clearly demon strated. The salutatory by Miss.Mattle C Larson, "Normal Training In Ne braska High Schools," wa an ex ceedingly able and comprehensive paper and displayed great research and careful study by the young lady Miss Larson had an excellent stage presence and presented her' thesis as well as it could possibly have been presented even by bne of years of training in public speaking. Her paper covered the history of normal training In Nebraska and detailed at length Its rise and progress from Its founding but a few years since. Miss Larson had at her finger tips a mass of statistics which affected the his tory of normal schools in the state and which displayed In forcible terms the progress which this branch of training had made. Taking up the progress of the work In the local schools together with the benefits which it had been to the students Miss Larson showed that it had ad vanced them far on the work and had been of Incalcuable benefit to them She Bpoke of the numbers who had embraced Its teachings and of the help they had found In It when they entered higher institutions. It Is to be regretted that space forbids more extended review of Miss Lar son's very able paper' but upon its subject, It can be said to be authora tive and more than worthy of the young lady. The valedictory, "Industrial Traln- ing in Our Public Schools," by Miss Marie Douglas, winner of the state debating championship, was another paper far above the ordinary In mer It. Miss Douglas had the advantage of several of those upon the pro gram owing to her past experience in public addresses and last evening 6he was at her best. She has a stage presence worthy of emulation from anyone being at home upon the stage and being efectlve in the delivery of her paper. In speaking of man ual traing, Miss Douglas pointed out the many advantages which Is en dowed those taking the course with the great help experience had proven it to be to those who had to make their way through life and the wonderful benefit which it had been to the world already while It Is even yet in its infancy. In the local schools too little attention has been paid to this branch of instrue tion and Miss Douglas made a strong plea for the pushing forward from the slender foundation which the course now had to a higher and stronegr development. Manual train ing In the local schools is being in stalled this year for the first time and already Miss Douglas could see wherein it had improved the schools and pushed them toward the front Like Miss Larson's paper, a further review of this excellent thesis Is push ed out for lack of room. Following the valedictory address of Miss Douglas, Miss Hattle Hof man favored the audience with piano solo, a grand valse and dis played wonderfully fine qualities as a planiste. Miss Hofman is one of the best players in the city and last evening's work was fully up to the high standard which she has so care fully builded by her close study In the past. The audience showed a marked attention and appreciation to her excellent work. The class address by Superintend ent W. M. Davidson of the Omaha public schools, was upon the subject of "Human Touch" and It was a mag nificlent one. Prof. Davidson ad dressed his remarks particularly to the class and sought to impress upon them the tremendous responsibilities which they were taking upon them selves upon their entrance Into pub lic life. The ties which had bound them to their school days were be ing forever sundered and they were taking what to them was the most important step of life. Throughout Prof. Davidson's address the marked note of his theme was home. Home life in its grandest capabilities was the one center around which the greater part of the address re volved and the address was In fact almost a plea for tne development of all those lovely traits which the home comprises. Prof. Davidson illustrat ed one forcible percible of his talk by a lesson In patrloitlsm. Speak ing of the American who travels abroad and who sees the wonders and ruins of the old world and the grand sights of the European capitals, Btlll his heart turns back to America and he longs to once more be back on his native soil for it Is home. All the grandeur of nations cannot re place that tender sentiment for home. The greater part of this portion of the address was delivered to the class and it was difficult for those in the audience to hear a consider able part of that section of the re marks. In additnon to this portion of the discourse, Prof. Davidson paid a high tribute to Superintendent Gamble for his work in the schools and be congratulated the schools up on their having had so excellent a man to guide them through the year. He paid Prol. Gamble a high com pliment for having developed normal training In the schools to the extent It had been and congratulated the class upon the opportunities which it had been fortunate enough to have set before It. Prof. Davidson's ad dress was a very extended one and space forbids more than a mere out line of some of the principal features of It. It was an exceedingly able and instructive one and one well worthy of careful attention and con slderation. From an educational standpoint, It was one of the best and ablest ever delivered in this city or In fact, In the state and doubtless it will have a great weight with the class and all who heard It. The presentation of diplomas to the class was then made by J. M. Roberts of the board of education, he using some few well chosen re marks as he handed to each member the parchment testimonial of the years of hard study. The exercises closed with the bene diction pronounced by the Rev. Lou Wallace Gade. This closed what will long be a memorable occasion In the history of the Plattsmouth schools. It was commencement hich will rank among tne brigmesi ana most suc cessful the schools hae ever known and it was such a one as tll reflect the greatest credit upon the school faculty, the class and all connected with It. The members of the class who last eveniuf received their dip lomas are: Ua7el !. Tuev Mattle C. Larson lit'ssle M. Kiiwar.ls Helen M. Clark Ciertrude L. Morgan Marie 1ouk1b ;eorKt (. Iutvey I .aura . i.apn Harriett O. Adams W ayne t. Iurksun Kthel U Schneider Anna M. fnyuer Currle V. Sherwood Jennie flutten Francis 1. Whelan Lucille . lass Helen U. Trllletv Marie !wnuu Mary C. Hohscheldt Mary Peterson Kachet Livingston Anna K. Morley Virginia l I 111 II in 1 KlizB l)'t ll H. Kerr Leland Brltfifs Mane 11. jeruusm n Kdward Kanka Hattle K. noiman iitti J1 l.nti inn K. tlati Hallle A. I'arniele Leona U. Asemissen f" n (. . . ,k uv APR mm UKIIKI SOOTS! Xow In Order. Col. Frank E. Green, whose corn- ing to the city was duly chronicled In these columns, was quite over come by the meeting of old friends and burst forth In poetry, which is herewith handed out to the public. This poem teems with thoughts of the old home, and has in that chord of gladness which comes to a man after a long period of seclusion at Lincoln. The annexed Is some poem and deserves ,a place In the scrap book of all: HOME AGAIN. Home again to the rugged hills Where I rambled when a boy. When the horlzen bounded my verse Like everything else we carry; we try to have our Underwear of the best. Our MUNSING Underwear stands at the head of all union wear. There is no bet ter. Soft and pliable before or after washing. Elastic fits the form like a glove. Does not lose its shape. No 4rough seams to irritate the skin. Comes in all sizes from the little child up to the biggest man. Price SOz to SZ50. See it in our west window. " THE HOME OF SATISFACTION unl- And the world held naught but joy. Home again to the sandy shore, Of the deep, broad, muddy stream Where I fished for bullheads the summer long And my life was one sweet dream Home again to the verdant fields With their store of wealth untold, Their grain and their grasses, their swine and their ktne. More precious than mines of gold. Home again to my stneece friends, Loyal and steadfast and square, You may find their equal some place on earth But If so, I know not where. Short Locals Family Reunion. A very pleasant and Interesting family reunion took place yesterday at the home of J. C. Smith near Mur- rav. The occasion was the eighty third anniversary of the aged gentle man and It was made memorable by the attendance of all his children to gether with a large number of grand children. The day was most pleas antly spent and a thoroughly enjoy able time was had by all. There was a great sufficiency of good things to eat and drink and no efforts were spared to see that all the folks, big and little, old and young received a plentiful supply of the fine things of the earth. Each of the families who assembled brought with them some thing to swell the festal board be sides which the venerable sire had an abundance of his own at their disposal. There was six children present all In the family and thirty-three grandchildren. It Is the fond hope of Mr. Smith's many good friends in this county and vicinity that he lives to enjoy another an niversary and that his children and grandchildren will be able to meet with him for many years to come and find him in the very best of health. Talking Bridge. George I. Lloyd, one of the good people from near Murray, came in today on business and while here be called upon the county clerk to talk over bridge matters. Mr. Lloyd is not exactly satisfied with the condi tion of the bridges down his way and wants a more strict regard paid the specifications by the bridge con tractor. lie believes in the contrac tor doing the work as he agrees to and intends to take some steps to ward seeing that this Is done. He cites one partlrular case In his own neighborhood where the work was bo slovenly and improvldently done that that It will have to be done- over again and he wants, to know why this can't be stopped. Mr. Lloyd is not alone in his protest and it all the taxpayers would take the Interest he Is taking in good work, they would profit largely. He drove home this afternoon. Henry Horn came In this morning from his home west of the city and Is looking after business matters. Do you want an AUCTIONEER? If you do, jret one who has Experience, Ability, Judgement. Telegraph or write ROBERT .WIKINSON, Dunbar, Neb. Dates made at this office or the Murray State Bank. Good Servic Reasonable Rate From Saturday's Dally. Earl It. Blish came in this morn ing from his home near Sayre, Pa., to make a visit of several days with friends. Mrs. Jacob Wendell departed on the morning train for Lincoln where she will spend several days with friends. Miss Hula Spahne Is spending the day in Omaha, having gone to that city this morning on the early Bur lington train. P. A. Wells, one of the leading attorneys of Omaha, is among those in the city today looking after pro fessional business. Miss Nellie Julyan departed this morning for Glenwood, la., where she, will spend several days making a visit with friends. W. V. Bain of the Masonic home, Is spending several days In Lincoln, having been a passenger this morn ing for that city. Mrs. Dr. E. W. Cook and Miss Net tie Hawksworth are spending today in Omaha, being passengers on the morning train for that city. Miss Martha Goehry, one of the popular teachers In the public schools departed this morning for her home at Murdock, her school being closed for the term. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Harrison of Dunbar, Neb., were visitors in the city over night with their son, Prof. Benjamin Harrison, coming up to at tend the commencement exercises. They returned to their home this morning. Clerk of the Court James M. Rob ertson and wife departed this morn ing for Franklin, Neb., where they will spend several days making a Isit with relatives and looking af ter some property interests. Mrs. Wm. Eikenbary, Mi3s Emma Elkenbary and Miss Lena Young were a party who came in this morn ing from the country and were pas sengers on the morning train for Om aha where they will spend the day visiting. Mrs. J. W. Yowell of Wichita, Kansas, is In the city making a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Matson. Together with her mother, she was a passenger on the morning train for Omaha where they will spend the day. Miss Carrie Newcomer of York, Neb., has been spending several days with Misses Edna and Mayola Propst at their home at Mynard, departed this morning for her home. The MIsjcb Propst accompanied her on her way as far as Omaha where they will spend the day. P. A. Barrows, formerly of the News in this city, has entered upon his duties as editor and manager of the Falrbury Gazette. The Gazette Is good newspaper property, and Mr. Barrows will be quite an acquis! tlon to that already splendid paper Good luck to friend Barrows. Will Rice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice of this city, who Is now employed with the Milwaukee rail road at Portland, Oregon, la In the city making a short visit with his parents, coming in Friday night. He reports the new radfic coast line of the Milwaukee as doing a fine busi ness and that work Is plentiful along the road. Misses Fannie McCarrol and Zola Frans came up from Union last even ing to attend the commencement ex ercises, returning this morning. Miss Angle McCarrol who has been attend ing school In this city for the past year accompanied them home this morning and will spend her vacation with her parents near Union. The Omaha papers this morning announce the filing of a suit for di vorce in the district court of that county by Anna Badeker who suos John Badeker, the plaintiff charging cruelty and desertion for the past Prlnt shop year and a half. The parties claim to have been married here some twenty-two years ago. William R. Murray came In this morning from his homo at Mynard to attend to business matters. Sisters Alphonse and Innocence of the local Catholic Bchool were pas sengers this morning for Omaha for the day. Miss Hilda Barwlck was a passen ver this morning for Glenwood, la-., where she will visit with her sister residing there. Misses Ada and Irene Ames were passengers this mornlny for Percl val, la., where they will visit with relatives for several days. Mrs. George Barr and sister, Miss Violet HIgley are visitors today In Omaha, having gone to that city on the early morning train. Lee Allison la among the Rock Bluff precinct citizens spending today In the city on bus'ness, driving up from his home this morning. R. R. Nickels, the well known Rock Bluffs farmer, is among those ependlng the day In the city, coming In from his farm this morning. John Warga, one of the good men from Rock Bluffs Is spending the day In the city on business, driving up this morning from his home Phillip H. Meisinger, the popular Eight Mile Grove precinct farmer came In thle morning and Is looking after business matters in the city. Mrs. Charles Kraft of Glenwood la., was a guest of Mrs. A. E. Cass last evening for the commencement exercises, returning to her home this morning. j Max Adams who has been attend ing college at York, Neb., returned to his home several days since and was in the city last evening for the graduation exercises. Mrs. Harry Kuhney and daughter, Mrs. R. E. Mayfleld and baby, de parted this morning for Corning, la., where they will make a visit of sev eral days with relatives. A. Edwards of South Omaha came down last evening to attend the graduation exercises, his daughter, Miss Bess Edwards being one of the class, lie returned to nis nome tnis morning. Mrs. Wm. Hinrtchsen Is spending several days in Omaha, having been called there by the death of a small nephew. She departed Thursday af ternoon and will probably be gone the remainder of the week. Misses Pearl and Alta Uerger of Glenwood, la., who were In the city last evening attending the commence ment exercises, returned to their home this morning. They were the guests of Miss Harriett Adams. Mr. and Mrs. William Rice and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young came up from Murray last evening to witness the graduating exercises of the class of 1910, Tlattsmouth high school, re turning on the midnight train. George Towne, connected with the University Publishing house at Lin coin, Bpent yesterday afternoon and last evening In the city, departing this morning for Nebraska City. Mr Towne was among the guests at the graduation exercises. Mrs. P. E. Barrows arrived In the city yesterday afternoon to make ar rangements for the removal of her household goods to Falrbury where Colonel Barrows Is now holding down the Banctum In the editorial offices of one of the papers. Mrs. Mayfleld of Allen, Neb., who has been visiting with friends and relatives In tho city for several days, departed this morning for her home. She was accompanied as far na Om aha by Mrs. Guy McMaken who will spend the day In that city. MIsh Annabel Moore, daughter of our friend, Frank Moore, of near Murray, came up to attend the grad uating exercises last nlghtj. While here she was a pleasant caller at the Journal office, and was shown some of the mysteries of a well regulated I). W. Foster, of Union, was la the city last evening, visiting with his daughter, being a guest at the Hotel Riley. Oscar Zaar, one of South Bend pre cinct's best young men, Is in the city today looking after business, coming down from his home this morning. Uncle Peter Kell, Cullom's excel lent citizen, Is among the people in the city today looking after business matters, driving In this morning. Miss Alice Kerr came over from. Glenwood yesterday to attend th exercises and spend Sunday with her mother. Julius Pltz, the well known and popular farmer from south of the city, Is spending the day in the cltr attending to business. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Johnson ot Omaha came down this morning to spend Sunday and Memorial day with, the former's parents. I. S. White and Joe Burton came in last evening from Murray to at tend to some business matters, driv ing up for that purpose. Frank Campbell and wife of Rock Bluffs are spending today In the city looking after business matters, driving up this morning. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Foster came up from Union last evening to at tend the commencement exercises, returning on the late train. Mrs. Ellas Sage, of Maywood, Is la the city, making an extended visit with her daughters, Mrs. O. M. Strelght and Mrs. James Sage. Mont Robb, the Mynard grain deal er, spent last evening in tne city. comln In from his home on the eve ning train and returning at mid night. J. A. Walker, Murray'B well known and popular citizen, came up this morning from his home to look af ter business affairs and visit for a few hours with friends In the city. "TClrs. J. D. McBrlde came down,. from South Omaha last evening for visit with her sister, Mrs. C. S. Johnson and Miss Bess Edwards and to attend the commencement exercises. E. P. Marshall, assessor of Weep ing Water town, came In yesterday to turn over his books to the county assessor, having complete his worlt at that place. J. W. Holmes and wife of Murray, attended the commencement exer cises In the city last evening, coming up on the evening train and return ing to their home at midnight. Ranch Consisting of 1440 Acre in Censral Nebraska. This ranch is located in the north ern part of Garfield county In the Cedar valley. 800 acres of deeded land, and 640 acres of school land. All of this land Is practically all val ley land, Is good rich soil, and grows a fine quality of blue stem grass. It Is all fenced and cross fenced wltbl cedar posts and four barbwlres. Has a beautiful stream of water which, runs the year around. The improve ments consist of a five room house, barn for 20 head of horses, cattle barn for 400 head of cattle, chicken house, corn crib, calf shed and num erous other outbuildings. It is a fine stock proposition for either cattle, horses or sheep, as plenty of grata can be raised to feed them out. This ranch will easily take care of 400 head of cattle the year around. It will easily cut 1200 tons of bay and plenty of pasture to feed dur ing the summer months. With the present price of cattle, this undoubt edly is a gold mine for someone, who can handle it. It is unquestion able, this land will advance In value as all other lands have in the past years, and any one purchasing same, will buy a bargain. Price $12,000. For particulars write: J. P. Falter, Plattsmouth, Neb.
