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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (June 3, 1904)
TIIK NOKI-OLK NHYS : 1 UH , U , .11 NK : ? . hoi. AUDITORIUM PACKED TO DOORS FOR EVENT. RECORD CLASS FOR NUMBERS Twcnty.Thrce Ycung Men and Women Complete Their High School Course. Commencement Exercises Were Prettily Simple and Effective. Never In Its history lias tlio Norfolk Auditorium noon such u crowd as that which grouted tlio twenty-three mem bers of the graduating class of 1004 at their commencement exorcises held Inst evening. Crowded to the very doors , every available seat taken by friends and admirers of the young people nhotit to finish their course , the theater hold n welcoming audi ence which ought to and no doubt did appeal to the class ns the host sign of prevalent good wishes for them and congratulatory spirit In their uc- compllRhlng the end. The Auditorium stage was very beautifully decorated with potted plants and palms. The seml-clrclo of a quarter of a hundred young persons , all charmingly gowned for the occa sion , presented a most effective pie- turo as tlio big curtain rose shortly after S o'clock. The circle was for the most part pure white , merely dotted hero and there with the ebony black of a young man. Of the twenty-throe in tlio class , there wore but five boys to graduate. There arc six In all , Fred C. Jenkins being hold at homo by illness. The pr < tram , though necessarily long on account of the number of par ticipants , was exceptionally good. The orations were clover products for high school graduates and the music de lighted in every part. The debate took ns well as anything with the heir- era and the speakers were heartily applauded. Largest Yet. Tlio class of 1901 is the largest that has ever graduated from the Norfolk high school. It therefore has a right to honor. More than that , the record of the class shows that Its standing ; In tilings scholastic were above the average. Miss Dossio McFarland is president of the class. Miss Ella 13. Hauptl ! was salutatorian by virtue of her standing as the second in the class. Miss Kthol M. Long , who stood at the head of the class in the four years work had the honor of the valedictory. Juniors of the high school occupied the upper boxes In the theater equipped with megaphones through which to make their class yell heaid. As the last note of the senior song died away there arose from these box es an enormous , thrilling cry that gave vent to the maximum of class en thusiasm and spirit. The seniors re sponded in a diginfled way and the bedlam continued during the egress of the vast audience. Dr. P. H. Snltcr , president of the board of education , presented the di plomas to the class at the close of ti o exercises. Ho told the graduates aiul the assembled patrons that although the classes were growing somewhat each year , they were not growing nt < they ought. "I think our high school is not too good for anyone , " sal-l he. "Parents should encourage their clnl ( Iron to complete the course. The in crease is not as It should be. I don't think it Is right. " Teachers of the high school , Prin cipal U. C. Powers , Miss Sisson and Mr. McComb , occupied a lower box at the right of tlio class. Superinten dent O'Connor and members of the board of education wore seated on the stage. It was remarked by those in the au dience that the class had splendid stylo. The delivery of them all was graceful , unaffected and prettily sim ple. Voices and articulation were , for tlio most part , clear and excellent. Perfect control was in each effort ami those who came on the program for instrumental parts won warm friends from the start. Playing without notes is no easy matter but they did it with out a break. Sweet girl graduates never looked sweeter. Wearing mangiflcent roses for the most part , garbed simply and In pure , always pretty whiteness , the whole effect was most delightful. The young men of the class wore of a solid sort , without the flourish Anil affected manner of many high school graduates. To a degree it was noted Hint this class had eliminated flowery ( lights of oratory which are sometimes attempted by young grad uates and which are always more or V loss out of place. The program was representative of their own work tliolr host work ; and that best was good enough for the best class that over graduated. The mandolin club wore on the pro gram last night with an overture and tlio members of the graduating clnss wish to thank the organization for tlio music. The Class. Those In the clnss arc Corlo J. Finn- agin , Eugene F. Huse , Ethel F. Long , James W. O'Connor , Kiln 13. Ilnuptll , Raymond 13. Hyde , Elizabeth N. Me- Farland , Oliver F. Utter , Rnvinna L. Adams , Eva L. Carpenter , Florence G. Estabrook , Fred Jenkins , A. Mae Mul- lln , Qlenn D. Ogden , Mina Trulock , V. Faye \Yldaraan , Clarn A. Bruoggo- man , JeBBlo M. Drcbert , Mntllda A. Fox , Florence M. O'Connor , Lou 13. l\ \ Has stood the test for over 60 years. MEXICAN Must Liniment FOR MAN OR BEAST. Cures sprains , bruises , burns , cuts , sores , lameness , piles , rheumatism , stiff joints lame back , etc. Taylor , Jennie A , Sohwenk , Edith A. Vlole. The Program. Overture , Norfolk Mandolin club. Invocation , Rev. .1. H. Clay. Saltatory The Right Shall Pre vail Ella 13. Ilauptll. Darkness and Light , Ravlnna L. Adams. Robert E. Leo , Mlna Trulock. Historical Places , Eva L. Carpenter. The Power of Music , Matilda A. Fox. Piano solo Martha Jessie M. Ore- bert. Just Norfolk , Eugene F. Huso. The violin , V. Faye WIdaman. Radium , Fred C. Jenkins. Vocal solo , Miss Harriet L. Allbery. Imagination , A. Mae Mullen. Our Unwritten Text 13ook , Eliza beth N. McFarland. The Power of Influence , Corle J. Flanagln. Piano solo The Old Folks at Homo Florence G. Estabrook. Character I3ulldiug , Lou D. Taylor. Concentration , Edith A. Vlolo. Japan , Florence M. O'Connor. Piano duet The Swallows Jennie A. Schwcnk , Clara A. I3rueggeman. Debate--Resolved , That the further westward advancement of the yellow race is a menace to modern civillzo/- tlon. Affirmative , Raymond 13. Hyde and Glenn 13. Ogden ; Deny , Oliver F. Utter and James W. O'Connor. Valedictory Ideals Ethel F. Long. Diplomas , President Dr. P. H. Sal- tor. Class song. Alumni Tonight. Tonight the class will be received Into the alumni association at a ban quet to bo given in Marquardt hall. Preparations have been made for more than 100 persons. Hon. John R. Hays will act as toastniaster. The class will bo welcomed by the president of the association. Re sponse will bo made by a graduate. Superintendent D. C. O'Connor will speak from the Mikado's standpoint the head of the army. R. C. Powers , principal , will toll how it is to be In the Held. Mrs. C. S. Parker will speak from the woman's point of view in the war of the world and W. H. John son will tell how It seems to bo the liower behind the throne , representing the board of education. The banquet begins at 9 o'clock in Mnrquardt hall , third iloor. R. C. Allen Dead. A telegram has been received from Hot Springs , S. D. , by Mrs. Host , bear ing Informal Ion of tlio death of 11. C. Allen nt that place Friday morning. Mr. Allen wns a member of the Salva tion army , having given that society service in many towns. He was con verted in Norfolk a number of years ago , when the Army wns strong here. INVESTS IN NORFOLK. Prominent Young Farmer of Pierce County Buys Property Here. Tracy & Durland closed a deal Sat urday morning by which Charles Bo- schult , jr. , a prosperous young farmer of Plerco county , comes Into posses sion of two houses In the western nart of the city , and one nt the Junction. The deal Includes the transfer of thir teen lots. The monetary/consideration was $8,000. Mr. Uoschult expects to come to Norfolk to live in tlio fall. STATE MEETING WILL BE HELD AUGUST 2 , 3 and 4. KEEPING AWAY FROM THE RAINS Getting Ready for the Big Event of the Year In Norfolk Executive and Printing Committees Have Been Appointed. The firemen's mooting last evening was not largely attended on account of tlio graduation exorcises at the Au ditorium , but what those who wore there lacked In numbers they made up In enthusiasm over the coining I state tournament. It was decided that the dates of tlio tournament be fixed on Tuesday , Wednesday and Thurs day , August 2 , 'I and I. It had been planned to have the mooting the lat ter part of July but the date was fixed later to see If It were not possible to keep away from the rainy season. An executive committee was named who will have general supervision of the arrangements for the affair , con sisting of R. H. Reynolds . L. Kern , V. Nonow. C. E. Hartford and H. W. \Vintor. The committee appointed S. R. McFarland as secretary. A printing committee , consisting of Messrs. Hartford , Romlg and Scott was appointed. Tlio committee adjourned to moot again Sunday afternoon at I ! o'clock at the city hall. MONDAY MENTION. John J. Welch wns down from Til- don. 13. H. Mills was down from Tlldon Friday. J. Crosby was a Sunday visitor from Naper. \V. M. Rainbolt is in tlio city from Osmond. M. J. Wngnor came down from Crelghton. R. Lucas was a city visitor yesterday - day from Foster. Ralph Sterner of Madison was a visitor in Norfolk. A. L. Kearney of Hcemer was a Sun day visitor In Norfolk. J. R. Rundeil and W. 13. Crainnrd were over from Wayne. S. W. Vnllier of Madison was a Norfolk visitor Friday. Sheriff J. J. Clements and wife wore in the city from Madison yesterday. E. Lundstrom came down from Croighton Saturday morning. A. R. Richardson of Rattle Crook had business In Norfolk Friday. Miss Gillespio came over from Mad ison to attend the graduating exor cises. E. A. Poblmau and L. Schwlcherlng were in the city yesterday from Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Corl Jenkins came over from Kalamazoo to attend the | alumni banquet. J. ti. Bates and Mrs. F. Dletz wore passengers to Norfolk from Verdlgre on the early train this morning. Orion Porter , one of the busiest bus tlers of Fairfax , near the Rosebud reservation , was In the city over Fri day night. Miss Helen Keofe of Clinton , Iowa , Is a giii'it at the homo of Mr and Mrs. HiMi-h Miss Keefo Is a hlsiei i > ! Mfh Itouch William Baker returned from OIIKI lia over tlio Union Pacific IIIH ! night lie reports Ills sister , Mrs. Hook , to lie on a way to recovery In case n complications set In. The framework of the Bullock and Iliinly houses are well advanced , and will be Hided and roofed within a low days Norfolk lodge , Rons of Hermann , are arranging to hold their annual picnic on Sunday , June 12. at Rue- low's glove , east of the city. TII'OHO events are always well attended and it is expected to have a larger crowd than ever this year. Flowers have boon a little backward for the use of Memorial day , and Home of the choicest native blooms aio not available at all. Nevertheless the ( lower committees have found a very nice assortment at their disposal for placing on the graves of the dea 1 sol diery. The baseball team of company L , of this city , plnyod against the nine at Hndar yesterday and won out In a brilliant victory by a score of 1C to 7. Boveo pitched a remarkable game , keeping things down to the cipher for Hadar until tlio sixth inning. Emerson Crescent : I've slopped my paper , yes I hev ; I didn't like to do it , but the editor be got too smart an' I allow he'll rue it , I am a man ns pays ills debts an' I won't be insulted , an' when an editor gets smart I want to bo consulted ! I tuk his paper 'lev- en years an' helped him all I could sir , an' when It comes to dunnln' mo , I didn't think ho could sir. But lie did , on' you can bet It made mo hot as thunder ! Soys I , I'll stop that shete. I will , if tlio cussed thing goes under ! I hunted up the mensley whelp on' for his ciinnin' caper I paid them 'leven years and quit ! Yes sir , I've stopped his [ taper. The annual alumni banquet of the Norfolk high school association wns held Saturday night In Marquardt hall. About seventy-five were pr < v out. The banquet was served b > tin- Ladies guild of Trinity church and was one of tlio prettiest that has been given. Hon. John R. Hays acted us toastmaster and a number of members responded. Mandolin players fur nished music. The treasury of the association is in such condition that a special assessment Is require' ! . Those who have not paid their annual dues are requested to do so at one" nnd those present are requested to pay a special assessment to the trea surer , Miss Elizabeth Sharplcss at once , also. Farmers living in the neighborhood of Norfolk report that not in many years have they had a better stand of corn than this spring. Scarcely a hill is missing in their fields. Wheth er It was that they gave closer atten tion to a selection of seed , or wheth er the corn was just naturally a better - ter seed grain than usual is not ex plained , but the fact remains that the Rood has sprouted and come up in beautifully even rows and there will be an abundant harvest If nothing occurs between now and September to undo the excellent start. Up to the present time the corn is rather backward , but a few warm days and warm nights will send it forward nt a Ii\ ( ly rate WITH ONE OTHER POSSIBLY NOT COUNTED. SAYS IT PAYS TO BE RESIGNED The Club Had a Hard Time Meeting In Opposition to the Graduates , but Succeeded In Accomplishing the Trick After the Show Was Over. It wns a hard proposition for the Leap Year club to meet last night In opposition to the graduating exercises. Just why It was so hard Is njit In the story. It was hard , and that's enough. Still they managed to do II , at some time or oilier during the evening , and weren't left out of the .Auditorium , ell her. Knowing Nellie ! said there wasn't anybody In town who was loft out of the playhouse last night. The only reason tbnt they met nt all was to talk over those eight wed dings and the dates. Cunning Carrie brought In a peculiar proposition. Site said Hint the club hnd last week an nounced a wedding for South Fourth street Three young men have put In an appearance to ask her why the club gave them away. These three pni Hie number to eight. Then there will be a wedding at the Corner of Madison avenue and Eleventh street along In tlio last wcolc in June , do- plfired Wise Winnie. And Winnie ought lo know. Tlie club needs new members. Nine weddings In a month is too much. But it nil goes to show what can be 'lone. It is given to the club on good au thority that one Norfolk teacher who resigned late In the term to nccopt n western position , may also be married before so very long "Let us all be resigned to our fate , " said Amiable Annie. NORFOLK TO CELEBRATE FOURTH ? One Business Man Suggests That it is Norfolk's Turn This Year to do Something. "It is Norfolk's turn to have a Fourth of July celebration , " said a ! Norfolk husincsB man today. "We went without one last year. NHih boring towns in northern Nebraska had theirs. It is our turn and w < ought to take advantage of the fact Other towns would like to come to Norfolk to help us celebrate this , \ ar. for a number of people have said so "First of all , though , before wo can do anything of that sort , we have got to organize a commercial club.v must have one. We need it e\t-i > hour. The Lincoln'club told us tii.it every town of 500 people or u\oi ought to have a commercial cui ! > Norfolk needs such a unit. Then- are a dozen things to be done to IK IP the city , but there is no organized way of gutting at it. " Maud Stortz Dies. Maud Stortz , the unfortunate little 5-year-old girl from Holt county , who was brought to this city for treatment , tiled last night. Her mother was with her at the time. She wns a niece of Jake and Lee Hershisor and Mrs. Tom Shlvoly of Norfolk. The famll ) Ihos 35 miles southwest of ii.Niill mid Hie remains wore taken to o'Ni'lll on Hie 1 o'clock train to day Tl > o sympathy of many frlondii , md a host of strangers In Norfolk who had heard of the Illllo one's trou ble goi'H out to the ailllctod parontH In this dark hour. Shorthorn Sale Extraordinary. Attention In called to the nalu of Shorthorn cattle doglstored ) to beheld held at Wayne , Neb , Tuesday , Juno 7. ! ! ) < ) ! , nt 1 p. m. Owens Bros , of UoiuoHiond , In , nnd W. C. Morz of Monllcello , Minn. , liavo Joined hands In making this sale and are deter mined lo send out Homo of tliolr very best caltlo In order to got acquainted with Nebraska farmers and brooders nnd establish n permanent trade with them. Messrs. Owens say that tlioy arc sending out some young bulls that are good enough anil well enough broil to head any herd In Nebraska , they are all Scotch topped ami some of Ihoin are straight Scotch. The Owens females are equn'ly ' attractive. Mr. Merz urges the people to come to sou his stock. Ho says that they will soil for gfiod prices If men come to tlio sale that want cattlo. Certified copies of registration with every animal sold. Mr. R. W. Barclay , the auctioneer In charge of the sale , will bo at Wayne one week before the sale to send out catalogues to any wanting them and give any partlculnis in regard to tlio cattle. Come to the sale. PETERSBURG WEDDINGS. Three Couple are United There During the Week. Petersburg , Neb. , May 2S. Special to The News : There have been Uiroo weddings In Petersburg during the week. W. Palss and Miss Rochitm more married. They will live In Al bion where he Is employed in an Im plement house. Mr. Christiansen and Miss Ann Levas wore married Thurs day. W. Carlton nnd Miss Lois Mes senger liavo juwt returned from a wed ding trip and will go to house keeping here at once Dr L C BloieU , X Ray and Thurra- poutir L.ili.ii.iiin , Ro ! > oit-on , block , N.iil.ilU . Neli Tlnmo 131 u k iiuC. K..AND. . . . Delicious. < lllc 1'our Uttiiir. JOHN OUND BREWING CO. , LiCroui , Wli Wlin