100 years ago

may 27, 1909

A Good Report

The following named pupils are promoted to Grade A1, valley primary: Hiram Gensler, Wilhelm Kerbs, Moses Lucas, Ernest Siebert, Jack Thompson, Alta Chapman, Marie Fisher, Alene Fisher, Izzie Hayes, Mary Hayes, Kristina Kerbs, Anna Kerbs, Irena Lorenz, Beatrice Hiller, Mildred Revo, Helen VanLoon.

Elder Freeland and Ruth Williams were neither absent nor tardy during the year. Alta Gardner, living in the country, attended until a quarantine held sway, keeping her at home four days. Weather was no obstacle to her.

A Luncheon

Mrs. Taylor Riddle delightfully entertained the members of the Gypsy club on last Wednesday at a one o’clock luncheon. The table was very tastefully decorated with yellow roses and a delicious menu of five courses was served.

After the luncheon was served the guests returned to the parlor where they were very nicely entertained with music by Miss Helen Riddle.

The hostess then furnished each guest with dainty white lawn and lace and the afternoon was delightfully spent in making very pretty sewing aprons.

The informality of this occasion made it one of the most enjoyable of the entertainments that have been given by the Gypsy club.

Beside the members of the club, guests were Mrs. C.W. Thompson, Mrs. Ferd Funk, Mrs. H.S. Martin, Mrs. E.M. Cherrington, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Taylor Riddle Jr., Topeka.

School Notes

The graduation exercises of the class of ’09 last Thursday evening was the closing scene of eleven years of school life. Those were eventful years. In after life there will be other eventful years, but none will come that are of greater importance than the ones just brought to a close. The foundation for life’s accomplishments was being laid while the conjugation of verbs was supposed to be taking all their time. They did not realize it then, but it is nevertheless true. Their teachers have done their best to help them lay this foundation broad and deep—one that will help them stand firm in the face of life’s storms and enjoy to the fullest the peaceful times between.

Florence to Hold a Big Street Fair and Carnival

Commencing Monday, May 31st, Florence will hold a big street fair and carnival on the main streets of the hustling little railroad town. The S.W. Brundage Immaculate Shows have been secured to furnish all the attractions.

We are advised that in addition to the many shows to line the midway, that a Ferris wheel and a mammoth Carry-Us-All will be among the many good features to amuse carnival visitors.

A big free attraction has been secured, and every effort made to make this, the first street fair in Florence, a big success.

The people from Florence have always attended these events when held in other parts of the county, and they now extend a warm welcome to her neighbors to visit their prosperous metropolis and help make this carnival a success in every way.

The dates are Monday, May 31st, to Saturday, June 5th, inclusive.

Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Scott moved this week into the stone house north of the Presbyterian church.

William Knode returned to his home near Elk, Friday, after attending the review course in our schools

The H.A. Billings property on the hill is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Davis of the Davis Baking Co. Their goods arrived from Peabody this week.

An umbrella and a fan were left in the Auditorium commencement night and the owners can have same by calling on Mr. Forney.

Miss Lizzie Hayes and daughter, Miss Rennie, entertained a number of friends Tuesday the eighteenth, with a birthday party. Miss Rennie received a number of presents. For entertainment, a number of games were played; refreshments served later. Those present were Mrs. George Holder and two daughters, Misses Hazel and Daisy Allen, Mrs. Wm. Butler, Mrs. Minor Lee, Mrs. Howard, Mr. Edwards and two daughters, Lillian and Helen, Mrs. Lincoln Pinchem and Miss Nettie, Misses Mary and Martha Young, Arthur and Clarence Simpson, John Young, Willie Lee Armstrong, Chas. Allen, Thomas Mayfield, Joe Burnes, and Johnnie Young.

The teachers for valley school next year are: Primary, Miss Anna Bown; third and fourth, Miss Jennie Corby; fifth, Miss Myrtle Rice; eighth to be supplied. For the hill school: Primary, Miss Grace Owens; third and fourth, Miss Cora Parker; sixth, Miss Lena Sheets; seventh, Mrs. Mitta J. Moon. In the high school: Superintendent, C.E. St. John; principal, Geo. E. Jones; assistant principal, to be elected; Miss Idella Harris, musical instructor.

The rains of the past few days have made all nature smile with appreciation—and the man with the lawn mower get awfully busy.