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November 5, 1902
Barbour County Index
Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas
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The Gold Medal Contest at the Baptist church drew a large crowd. Twelve-year-old Morton McKean from Kiowa won the gold medal for his oration, while Ilo Aldrich took second prize. Seven young contestants performed splendidly, judged by Prof. A. B. Hornold, R. B. Hammond, and Rev. W. J. Weber.
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A Grand Success. Good Oration. Large Attendance
The Gold Medal Contest held at the Baptist church last night was largely attended. The church was crowded to its full capacity.
Master Morton McKean, of Kiowa aged 12 years won first prize The Gold Medal. Miss Ilo Aldrich of this city won second prize-The Life of Frances E. Willard.
There were seven contestants, as follows: Ida Bullington, Florence Colborn, Edna Durfee, Ilo Aldrich, Morton McKean, Olive Chilcott, and Will Rosell.
All made splendid orations and there was little room for choice among them.
The judges were Prof. A. B. Hornold R. B. Hammond and Rev W. J. Weber.
Master Morton McKean, the winner of the Medal, is certainly a bright boy and will make a mark in life. He is a good orator even at his age. Miss Edna Durfee and in fact all the others did splendidly but all could not win prizes and the judges followed their best judgment without regard to favoritism. We congratulate those who had this event in hand on their great success.
The Gold Medal Contest held at the Baptist church last night was largely attended. The church was crowded to its full capacity.
Master Morton McKean, of Kiowa aged 12 years won first prize The Gold Medal. Miss Ilo Aldrich of this city won second prize-The Life of Frances E. Willard.
There were seven contestants, as follows: Ida Bullington, Florence Colborn, Edna Durfee, Ilo Aldrich, Morton McKean, Olive Chilcott, and Will Rosell.
All made splendid orations and there was little room for choice among them.
The judges were Prof. A. B. Hornold R. B. Hammond and Rev W. J. Weber.
Master Morton McKean, the winner of the Medal, is certainly a bright boy and will make a mark in life. He is a good orator even at his age. Miss Edna Durfee and in fact all the others did splendidly but all could not win prizes and the judges followed their best judgment without regard to favoritism. We congratulate those who had this event in hand on their great success.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prodigy
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gold Medal Contest
Young Orators
Baptist Church Event
Child Prodigy
Oration Prizes
What entities or persons were involved?
Morton Mckean
Ilo Aldrich
Ida Bullington
Florence Colborn
Edna Durfee
Olive Chilcott
Will Rosell
Prof. A. B. Hornold
R. B. Hammond
Rev W. J. Weber
Where did it happen?
Baptist Church, This City
Story Details
Key Persons
Morton Mckean
Ilo Aldrich
Ida Bullington
Florence Colborn
Edna Durfee
Olive Chilcott
Will Rosell
Prof. A. B. Hornold
R. B. Hammond
Rev W. J. Weber
Location
Baptist Church, This City
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
The Gold Medal Contest featured orations by seven young contestants at the crowded Baptist church. Morton McKean, aged 12 from Kiowa, won the gold medal, and Ilo Aldrich won second prize. All performed well, with fair judging.