Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 125, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1911 — Page 1

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“THE RIDDLE OF LIFE” THEME OF DR. S. A. LONG.

Eloquent Address to Graduates Taught Lesson That Aeeonplishment is World’s' Requirement. The address of Dr. Sylvester A. Long, of Dayton, Ohio, to the graduating class Thursday night is regarded by those who heard it to be one of the best addresses of encouragement Over delivered to a class graduated from the Rensselaer high school. Dr. ludhg was congratulated by a number who heard his- address.

The program opened, with a very beautiful song entitled “Daybreak,” by the high school glee club. Rev. Harper then offered prayer. Bradford Pinole played a cornet solo entitled “A Dream,” that was very pretty, and Lura Halleck' and Gladys Pierce violin duet in a manner that secured for them liberal applause. Superintendent Warren introduced Dr. Long, and announced his subject as “The Riddle of Life.” He opened his address by saying that the public school system had changed much with - in the past twenty-five years and that it was doing much more toward the development of young men and young women, than it had ever done before. But this better development uas brought to the youths of the land increased responsibilities and he asked, "Now you have youth; what are you going to do with it?” Tomorrow you Set sail on the boundless sea of life, and you must labor if your ship is guided in a fashion to bring accomplishment to the world. You will find that intelligent service is the demand of youth, and that you are wanted in the world only for what you can return to it You will be asked, “What can you do and how well can you do it?” and the employment of every talent is essential that you shall make of life even a moderate success. Not a single study in the curriculum of your schools will ever be worth one half what its accomplishment has cost you, Algebra and geometry may I never be used by you in any manner,,; but the combination of all these studies may ever be worth one-half velopment that is of inestimable value. You have been taught to study and to think, to reason as you could never have reasoned without the things that you have studied. None of your Studies have ever been worth one-half what they Cost but in their accumulation they have made it possible for you to make a success of your lives. You may forget what you have learned of algebra, of geometry, of history, of any study but you can not escape the influence that the . mastery of these studies has had upon your lives. You can not lose the mental power developed, and it is the mental skill that makes for accomplishment. I would not have you think that success in life is measured by capacity to earn money, but if that were the only consideration then you would.' be justified in getting an education and as much of it as you could get. Statistics show that the average earning capacity of uneducated labor is 1400 a year, or $16,000 for 40 years. The average earning of a high school graduate is S6OO per year or $24,000 in S4O years. Thus it is worth $2,000 a year foi* you to attend high school four years. The average earning of a r , college graduate is $1,200 per year or $48,000 for 40 years, a difference of $22,000 over the average person who has been denied a high school education, making $4,000 per year that one earns in high school and college. But the education can not be measured alone by dollars and cents. It means tbe development of confidence and selfrespect, the power of influence for things that are good and true. It means preparation to fulfill the service the world*expects of you. The world does not want you, it wants what you can accomplish; it wants you to be something, to stand for something; it wants magnanimous service, consecrated service, and throughout your lives you will find . that you are up against the question, “What can you do and how well cau you do it?” Every great man or woman of the past has stood for something, some great truth, some mighty principle, some exalted ptirpose, and it Was the consecration of their lives tb these things that made them great and causes us to speak their names with reverence. You must build' your lives for accomplishment, not for what it -means to you, but for what it means to the wolrld, and for those things for which you stand you must be willing to sacrifice everything, even life itself, that the principle to which you devoted shall survive. No closer attention waa ever giveq a speaker that that accorded Dr. Long and his .encouragement should have a

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The Evening Republican.

Faculty and Graduating Class of 1911

The half tone puts herewith produced were made for the publication of “Chaos,” and' are used with the consent of the .management thereof.

Blanche Ora Stockton

Entered January 1, 16*7, as MCoai-clMi mall matter. »t tbe port-oftce at BenaMlaer, Indiana, onder the act of March 3, IST*.

Delevan Babcock

Lesta Wasson

REYSSF.I.AER, IMHA AA, FRIDAY, MAT 26, Jfill.

The faculty group will prove interesting to the school patrons, many, of whom have never met the high school teachers who are working so ener-

First Row—Elizabeth B. Hume, C. F. Bradshaw, Edith E. Shedd. Middle Row—Louise B. Kiefer, Adaline H, Barnett, I. N. Warren, Edith L. Leonard, Erica Troll. Last Row—William Lee, C. R. Dean.

Stella May Platt

Dora Mary Kahler

Donald Melrose Beam

Dora Alice Parks

getically to fit the young people for a higher sphere in life. The commencement exercises took place at the Christian church last evening, when

Bertha Margaret Kepner

Bertha Agnes Daniels

Helen Violet Meader

1 i Dr. S. A. Long, of Dayton, Ohio, addressed the graduates and they received their diplomas. Three of the graduate picture panels are an, page 4.

Bernice Irene Hammond

Agnes Mary Platt

William Cyril Worden

Grade Handiwork Display Was Worthy Visit of All Patrons.

The display of the handiwork of the grade scholars in the library proved very interesting and many of the patrons visited the library Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and wore shown the work by the-teachers. Most of the grade teachers were on hand and Thursday afternoon they prepared a fine treat for all who came to inspect the work. They were first served,a glass of cool punch, which was welcomed by all as the afternoon was very warm. Work in all grades was shewn and the development during the year proved a marked improvement over the display of a year ago. Painting, sewing, and carpenter work, with some kindergarten novelties constituted the display, which extended around the large main room of the library. The names of the students were on most of the work and all parents should have seen what their little folks accomplished. One of the most interesting features were two frame houses, constructed by the boys of the Bth grade and papered and furnished by the grade pupils. Articles of furniture were made from paper and neatly arranged within the houses, two sides of which were left open. The display throughout was very creditable to the grade scholars and likewise to >the teachers who have labored so diligently with them. Parents should not miss this attraction next year. It is better than a county fair and don’t cost a cent.

Kirk Acquitted by Newton County Jury Thursday P.M.

A. E. Kirk, who <for some time was engaged in the drug business at Parr, and against whom a Jasper county grand jury returned several indictments alleging illegal sales of liquor, and who asked for a change of venue after the indictments had been declared faulty and Prosecutor Longweli had prepared affidavits alleging the violations of law set forth in the indictment*, was freed by a Newton county jury Thursday afternoon. The case tried alleged that Kirk had sold to Charles Garriott, the Parr wrestling manager, two quarts of whiskey. It was regarded as the strongest case against Kirk. Garriott claimed to have purchased the liquor cne Friday evening in December. Kirk, proved an alibi by substantial! al evidence that on the evening in question he was not even in Parr. The jury was out only about an hour and returned a verdict of acquittal. The other cases against Kirk are still pending but it is possible that none of them will ever come up for trial.

Flans for New Depot are Being Made—Workman Here Today.

Richard Burke, who is an assistant to the superintendent of bridge construction of the Monon railroad, was in Rensselaer today. He was sent here to figure on drainage for the new depot the Monon is to build. The regular carpenters employed with the, Monon will build the new depot at Bloomington, but the Rensselaer station will be built by contract and Mr. Burke stated that the blue prints for the new station are being made today and that local contractors will be given an opportunity within a week to offer estimates on the new station.

Indiana Society En Route to Indianapolis Will Go Through Here.

Indianapolis newspapers Thursday stated that Ex-Mayor Charles Bookwaiter and a party of friends had gone to Chicago via auto, taking the Logansport, South Bend route. He will return through Rensselaer, which distance is shorter by almost 40 miles, and this route will, be chosen as the one for members of the Indiana Society of Chicago en route to Indianapolis for the June picnic, which will beheld June 24th. Mr. Bookwaiter is expected to pass through Rensselaer this afternoon.

Program for Memorial Service.

Following is the program for the union memorial service at the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning. May 28th:. Invocationßev. J. P. Greene Music - Quartette Scripture.......... Rev. G. H. Anthem Choir Prayer .Rev. C. L. Harper Solo Miss Martin Sermon. Rev. J. C. Parrett Music Quartette Hymn—“ America” All Benediction.. Rev. G. H, Clarke Born, Thursday, May 25, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hill, of Union township, a daughter.

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