Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1919 volume:

Commencement Number Maroon and White Volume 2 — May, 1919 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGAN ED. W. BAKEMAN, LORA THU MM, EditorAn-Chief Business Manager Class Day Program Tuesday, May 27 Piano Duet Salutatory . Class History Declamation Vocal Solo Oration Humorous Reading Male Class Will Class Poem Vocal Solo Class Prophecy Valedictory Girls’ Trio ] Claude W. Bishop ILora W. Thumm Qeorge J. Birkholm . . Lora W. Thumm Anna V. Crandall Mur I R. Momany Edward W. Bakeman Paul Franz Chorus Kenneth C. Clawson Murl R. Momany Ardella E. Hochberger Ivan D. Lavanway Lawrence A. Clark IA rdella E. Hochberger Anna V. Crandall [Lora W. Thumm Eau Claire Public School High School and Grades —The High School With a Purpose------------------------------- Three Definite Lines, viz: FIRST—Old Line College I’rep., including Foreign Languages, Advanced Mathematics, Literature and Rhetoric, and the allied sub- jects required by the University of Michigan and colleges of like rank and for which our newly acquired university affiliation will secure full credit. This course is designed for young people looking towards a professional life. SECOND—Agriculture, offering four consecutive years of agri- cultural science and useful arts co-related with practical English and Mathematics and some commercial branches. This work will be head- ed by a trained specialist from a State Agricultural College and will receive federal inspection and support. New laboratories and one acre of experiment plots and all conditions required by State Board. THIRD—Commercial. The great demand from the business world for trained help will be met by a fully organized Commercial Depart- ment under the supervision of a graduate of the Commercial Life Cer- tificate course now offered by the State Normal College co-operating with the Cleary Business College of Ypsilanti. This course will in- clude four years of business training combined with Practical English, Mathematics and Science. New building of strictly modern type, provided with adequate and laboratory space, equipped with all apparatus and land required to carry out the above outlined course of study in a manner to meet State and Federal approval. In all courses, training will be emphasized as of equal importance with information. A healthy and loyal participation in athletics will be encouraged. We believe a standardized school in a small town, being free from city complexities, furnishes in many ways a more healthy social at- mosphere and he’ps to prevent the separation between the country pupil and his native environment, which has been so noticeable in late years. An effort will be made to conserve the pupil’s time to the utmost, believing that time is his greatest asset. We invite inspection and patronage. GET IN TOUCH WITH SUPT. R. A. HICKOK OR THE SECRE- TARY OF THE BOARD. : t The Old School Building, Destroyed by Fire January 9, 1919 This page reserved for photograph of proposed new school building. Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief ..... Ed. W. Bakeman Business Manager . . ... Lora Thumm , ,. ,, (Ardella Hochberger Circulation Managers ... | Lawrence Clark Associate Editors Literary ....... Paul Franz Social ....... Anna V. Crandall Alumni and Art ..... Kenneth Clawson Athletics ...... George Birkholm Calendar and Roll of Honor . . . Claude Bishop Joke I Van Lavanway | Murl Momany Exchange..................................I Eugene Masters (Max Horton According to custcm we pubfjsh the Maroon and White staff of the fourth year sojourn. We hope that the readers will think this one of the most interesting pages in the entire annual and we only ask you not to peruse it too long but to go on to other better things that are beyond. We also desire to thank all our subscribers and advertisers for their excellent co-operation. EDITORIAL The ‘‘Maroon and White” appears for the second time in the history of the school. Education is the primal force that lies at the bottom of every venture and is an exponent of strength in the world today. ‘‘Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” and its truth is verified in every department of school life, for it is the very life of every life. There is where we first saw the light of the larger life; there is where our youthful days were spent. We can vividly recall the old school house with its ancient furniture, and the day when it met its fate and lay in ruins; but the spirit remains. In speaking of the past, there has always seemed to be a de- cided division between the faculty and the students and, for some unaccountable reason, the proper understanding did not exist be- tween these two factors. Now this is all changed. Co-opera- tion is the connecting and binding link requisite for our success in High School Life. The Class of ’19 is one of the largest that has ever graduated from Eau Claire. Though we are leaving now, we will enter much higher stages of securing “Ideas” and they are the giant power of business. But, wherever we may go, we will follow that successful motto: “Impossible is Un-American.” In every heart is a secret chamber where the walls are covered with the drapery and memorials of the past. Musing over the days of youth is a dangerous mental dissipation. So we have brought into this Annual photographs of every student and teach- er who have so willingly helped us through our battles and stood shoulder to shoulder through our thickest of school vicissitudes. So, in the future when we shall turn its pages, our memory will bring us back to old Eau Claire High. And so if we shall have been able to project into the future something which will reflect in our paths that spirit of buoyancy and good cheer which ever attended us here, this Annual will have served its purpose. EDWARD W. BAKEMAN, ’19 Miss Georgiana Kortering who has been with us the last year of our High School life, we affectionately dedicate this number. SUPERINTENDENT’S ADDRESS To the Seniors of igig: All nature proclaims a never ending suc- cession of generations, a countless repeti- tion of seasons. Vegetation blooms and spends its energy yearly in preparation for the seed and its all-important life possess- ing germ. Men construct, raze to earth, and reconstruct full in the faith of the frui- tion of their labors. Why all this outlay of time and pains? Surely, not for the mere appeasing of temporary needs and appetites, but in the hope cf a great tomorrow, the management of which must need be transmitted to other hands than those of the present laborers. In this hope fortunes are accumulated and fortunes invested; life- times are spent; the greatest feats in finance, science and mechan- ics are accomplished. No monument to these endeavors can be erected so adequate as an appreciative beneficiary, who will press on in the spirit of the age. To these ends schools are built, equipped, manned and operated. This community has offered you its best and in behalf of the school, I will say that it has no regrets from the way in which you have availed yourselves of its offer. But with its blessing you carry away an obligation. In you it must realize its greatest hopes. With you we have peopled the world of our ideal. This ideal is the ideal of the practical twentieth century. In it efficiency is the cardinal virtue. The world will little care who you are but it will demand most loudly “What can you do?” To meet this you will need a sound body, a clear, analytical mind and training to make them both obey your will. The twentieth century is now demanding honesty in a more unalloyed form than ever before. Your methods must bear no suspicion of duplicity nor cunning. The eighth and ninth commandments shall be en- forced vigorously and thoroughly. But above all, your doings must not only be many and accurately performed but they must be colored and tempered by that altruism of character that comes only from the spirit of the Man of Gallilee. R. A. HICKOK Board of Education W. G. SHARPE, President S. M. MERRITT Secretary L. A. WINTER H. H. HOADLEY Treasurer ROY LABERDY The Faculty R. A. HICKOK, Superintendent ‘Wisdom in sable garb arrayed im- mersed in raptures thought pro- found.” GEORGIANA KORTERING, Principal “Her eyes are homes of silent thought.” CATHERINE M. RIGGS, Commercial “Accuracy is what counts.” The Faculty WARREN F. MARTIN, Science °NA ENDERS, Mathematics “O Solitude! Where art thy She stoops to conquer. charms. WINIFRED KELLEY, Kindergarten “Truth is always told by the young CLEO VANDENBERG Intermediate 'Delicious is the lay that sings The haunt of happy lovers.' HAZELBELLE SHULTZE Primary “In the rays of Virtue shine.’ SENIOR CLASS 1919 EDWARD BAKEMAN “Smiles” “Don’t you remember sueet Alice. LORA THUMM “Peggy” “I can easier teach twenty what were good to be done than be one of the twenty to follow mine own teaching.” LAWRENCE CLARK “Pickey” Once in my life I made a break; yes, really.” ARDELLA HOCHBERGER “Sweet” ‘‘She looks as clear As morning roses newly washed with dew.” ANNA CRANDALL “Mickey” ‘‘Qentle, perhaps shy, but a true friend to those who know her well.” GEORGE BIRKHOLM “Porky” “Would that he uere fatter. KENNETH CLAWSON “K. C ” “We grant, although he has much wit, He’s very shy of using it. IVAN LA VANWAY “Eula” “Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.” EUGENE MASTERS “Gene” “Speech is silver; silence golden.” MURL MOMANY “Prof” “Thou hast the patience and the faith of saints. CLAUDE BISHOP “Easy” “I chatter, chatter as I flow.” MAX HORTON “Fat” “Whichever way the wind doth blow, Some heart is glad to have it so. PAUL FRANZ “Boss” “Qii e us music; music, moody food Of us that trade in love. Senior Class Officers Willis Handy Everett Hartsell Stanley Goodell George Birkholm 1915-’16 President Vice President . Secretary Treasurer Willis Handy Lawrence Clark Ed. W. Bakeman 1916-’17 President Vice President Treasurer and Secretary Lawrence Clark George Birkholm Ed. W. Bakeman Eugene Masters 1917-18 President Vice President . Secretary Treasurer Lawrence Clark Lora Thumm Anna V. Crandall Ardella Hochberger 1918-’19 President . Vice President . Secretary . Treasurer CLASS MOTTO- -“Impossible Is Un-American” CLASS COLORS—Purple and Gold CLASS FLOWER—White Rose SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The Senior Class of ’19 entered their high school life in Sep- tember, 1915. Just two merry dozen entered the assembly room of old Eau Claire High: Clarence Hadley, Lora Thumm, Eugene Masters, Willis Handy, Paul Franz, Mildred Feriy, Murl Momany, Ivan Lavanway, Louise Winter, George Birkholm, Max Horton, Fred Hudson, Anna Crandall, Claude Bishop, Kenneth Clawson, Edward Bakeman, Leslie Thomson, Stanley Godell, Everett Hartsell, Dave Dunaetz, Clyde Palmer, Sanford Hunt, Lawrence Clark, Ardella Hochberger. Before, Freshmen were always recognized by their awkward- ness and bashfulness, but these were all lacking in this respect. We soon conquered all the foes that beset a Freshman—English, Algebra, and even Latin for these were but mere trifles. We did not organize until the second semester, which resulted in the election of Willis Handy, president; Everett Hartsell, vice president; George Birkholm, secretary; Stanley Godell, treasurer. We came back in 1916, Sophomores, but with only twenty members. We successfully scaled the well-nigh inaccessible cliff known as Geometry, and Caesar and Ancient History were just common pleasure. Our first social event was a party at the home of Miss Hochberger. The Seniors were invited and all had a good time. This year the girls organized a basket ball team, and played many snappy games, which resulted in glorious victories for old Eau Claire High. Another honor that we are justly proud of is that one of our classmates is serving Uncle Sam, Clarence Hadley having enlist- ed in the Navy in 1917. Welcome back, was in the air, and we meet again to spend another school year. Stanley Godell, Leslie Thomson, Willis Handy, Mildred Ferry and Louise Winter, thinking that our school was not going to be on the University list, decided to en- ter other schools. We elected Lawrence Clark, president; George Birkholm, vice president; Edward Bakeman, secretary; and Eugene Masters, treasurer. An oratorical and declamatory contest was held in April; Edward Bakeman represented the class, giving an oration en- titled “Americanism” and won the contest. One of the most interesting subjects of our Junior year was Chemistry, for this was introduced when our new laboratory was completed in the fall. As Juniors always have the pleasure of helping at Commence- ment time, this we did. Thus ended our Junior year. Oh! the joy when we again entered school as dignified Sen- iors, and with the lucky number, thirteen. American History is one of our pleasures as well as Chemistry. In October Edward Bakeman volunteered as a mechanical en- gineer and George Birkholm in the Officers’ Training Corps in California. The same month a party was given at the Merritt home in honor of two former graduates, who entered the S. A. T. C. at Kalamazoo. A marshmallow roast was the feature of the evening and everybody reported a good time. The saddest event that ever happened in our High School life was when our school building bur ned January 9, 1919. Although the structure was destroyed, the spirit still remains in every mem- ber of the class of ’19. The highest honor of the class fell to Lawrence Clark, vale- dictorian, and George Birkholm, salutatorian, received second honors. One more social event was a party for the Seniors at the home of Miss Lora Thumm. We finished our high school year in the Christian church. Thus ends our high school life, a class that will not graduate again for ninety-nine years. LORA THUMM EUGENE MASTERS ARDELLA HOCHBERGER VALEDICTORY AND CLASS PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS “The Call for Men” Uncle Sam has a big job. The whole world is in need of men for every kind of work and it is up to him to furnish them. The recently ended war across the sea has killed or disabled several million men. It has destroyed many million dollars worth of property. In France alone 6,000 square miles of terri- tory, the home of 2,000,000 people was rendered useless by the tools of war. It will take $5,000,000 to give these people a place to live and $8,000,000 more to start them at work. This is one phase of the reconstruction work. Another is along the educational line. Many soldiers are so disabled that they must be given a good education to be able to support themselves at all. In Europe many schools were destroy- ed and many instructors killed. All this calls on the man power of the United States. In addition to foreign aids we have a big job at home. We have a hugh war debt to pay and we must prepare for a great commercial revolution in the next decade. Germany also looks to us for aid, and if we are to remain true to what we fought for, we must give it. If Imperialism, the great enemy of Democracy, is to be no longer a “menace” to the peace and freedom of the world we must aid Germany in establishing a democratic form of government. This is not the first time the United States has needed men and she has always found them eager to help. During the “Critical Period” which followed the revolution the United States had great need for statesmen and Washington, Hamilton, Patrick Henry and many other no less noted patriots stepped forward and showed their great statesmanship, thereby saving the nation. Again in 1861 our country was in grave danger and President Lincoln called for 75,000 men and they offered themselves three fold. This is the same country that answered Lincoln’s call and we proved it by putting 3,500,000 men where Germany said it was impossible to do so. Now has come another time for the men of the United States to show their colors. The world must be fed another year, large tracts of waste land must be reclaimed, new homes must be built, in fact 3,000,000 people must be given a new start in life and Uncle Sam must furnish everything to do this with. With this fact in mind everybody must do his best. It is just as important, if not more so, that we get a peace that secures our aims in entering this war than the fighting itself. This war has caused a great revolution along every line. In industry, commerce, agriculture and even education there have been important changes and still more important changes are to come. So it is up to every man to be prepared to answer his with the best and highest talent he possesses. Preparedness for work is a kind of preparedness that even Mr. Bryan will concede is a good thing. With these things in mind let us think wisely before we act, but having reached a decision, throw ourselves body and soul into the work and bring it to a glorious conclusion. Friends and schoolmates: We have met at an important milestone in our lives. Over the entire world, momentous things are taking place. The world has reached a great milestone on the road to Democracy and we have reached a great milestone on the road to success in life. It is the duty of eveiy one to be a success in life. By this I do not mean that every one must be a great financier or statesman. One can be successful along any line if he wishes. If day labor is his life calling, let him make a good day laborer and he will be a success. We, the citizens of tomorrow, have a great responsibility rest- ing on our shoulders. We must help meet this call for men. If Uncle Sam is to be able to furnish these sorely needed men, each and eveiy one of us must make ourselves ready, for, to be a pat- tern of success for anyone else, each must first be a success him- self. I close with this plea “Prepare.” LAWRENCE CLARK ’19 SALUTATORY Once more E. C. H. S. is sending out a class. We, as gradu- ates, welcome you here this evening, and wish to express our grat- itude for the interest you have taken in our activities. During our four years of High school life, we have had a chance to observe the wonderful growth, which the school has made and we feel confident that with the coming of the new building, the old school spirit will become even greater, for the students who have stuck to the school in spite of fire and sickness will be better able to appreciate the conveniences of a new and up-to-date building. We also wish to thank the community for the splendid spirit shown at the time of the fire. Had you not stepped forward and helped us by lending your books, furniture and personal aid we might not have been able to complete our courses after three years and a half of work. As we leave the pleasures and toils of High school life, we feel more keenly what it has really meant to us. And as we come face to face with the world we will be thankful for the many practical lessons learned in school, without which we would be all but helpless in the great struggles for existence. As a class we have learned by experience that school work is anything but play, and that during the school term study is our business and should be conducted as such. But as in any other successful business there is always a certain time for recreation, which is as essential as the work itself. This is obtained in var- ious ways, depending on the individual. Athletics have become an important part of the school and whenever the local school has been represented here, they have always found the people backing and supporting them. For this and the many other courtesies extended to us, we thank you. GEORGE BIRKHOLM ’19 CLASS POEM I can do most anything; Bake the pancakes, till the loam, But it’s pretty hard to bring All your thoughts into a po(e)m. My subject is the Senior class And shortly will 1 tell That we are all as smooth as glass, For we must several annuals sell. Ed. Bakeman is that smiling lad, And husky too is he; You never find him feeling bad, But happy as can be. G. Birkholm, tall, lank and thin So full of ready jokes. You cannot help but laugh at him, When he says “Holy Smokes.” C. Bishop is a Senior too, Right there both soon and late, And all that he can find to do Is talk in the Lib. (library) with Kate. L. Clark is president of the class, The choicest Pick (ey) of all; You’ll either find him at the glass Or “over at the hall.” It’s quite important that I speak Of Kenneth Clawson here; The only secret he can keep Is of his little dear. A. Crandall is our modest one And always quite the same, For when you want a favor done She usually can find time. Let’s give a cheer for this one too, And let us all shake hands. For we will kindly share with you. This Senior boy Paul Franz. Max is also in our bunch. A right good fellow too. And ever waiting for the hunch To make his person true. Next on the list is Ardella fair. We sometimes call her “Sweet;” You know she has that neat little air And such little, dainty feet. Now comes Ivan, the business man, Who sells the school supplies; Pencils and paper, he has on hand, All colors, shapes and size. It’s quite important that we had To go with the school machine, This tail, good-natured, quiet lad— This Senior boy Eugene. Peggie is the pride of all, The object of every eye. Arguing with her you’re sure to fall, And Oh! I wonder why. Last but not least, is little me, So, kind, so brave, so good. And I wisn you all could see What I could do if I would. MURL R. MOMANY ORATION “The Heroes of Tomorrow Men, when thinking of heroes, usually recall the turmoils and dangers of war. They hear the word and it brings before their eyes visions of battlefields clouded with cannon smoke, of sol- diers charging upon the enemy. They look back with a glowing recollection of patriotism upon the men who, bootless and half famished, faced white winter at Valley Forge without a murmur of complaint. “Ah, they were heroes,’’ men exclaim with breathless enthus- iasm. Yes—they were heroes, and yet there will be countless numbers to follow their steps on tomorrow. Among them will be our friends that will fall on the battlefield; the martyrs to the cause of our country who, in obedience to the call, oppose their breasts to the sword of the enemy, and repay with life the pro- tection the country has afforded. But there will also be heroes who never viewed a field of battle or heard the thunder of a cannonade. They will be heroes of peace, striving to bring human beings to happiness for which God made them; awakening them to some moral good. They will strive to raise men above the crushing necessities of body by turning them to the grand, kindling purpose of their being. They will show them that the fountain of all human happiness is within them, and this fountain may be opened alike to every soul. They will show men how much virtue and peace they may gain by their fidelity to their domestic relations; how much progress they will make by devout and resolute use of their opportunities; how beneficent an influence they may exert in their narrow spheres; what heroism may be exercised amidst privations and pains; how much suffering may be turned into glory, and mark you, these men will not be thinking of playing the part of a hero but they will go on, unpretending, unassuming without prospects of reward, amidst perplexities, difficulties, ridicule and despair. Among these heroes of tomorrow will be the man of universal peace, who scorns all meanness and defies all peril, hears in his own conscience a voice louder than threatenings and thunders, withstands all powers of the universe which would sever him from the cause of righteousness, reposes an unfaltering trust in God in the darkest hour and is ever “ready to be offered up” on the altar of mankind. Yes, tomorrow will be different from today, the heroic sufferer for principle and generous affection will win the love of all uncor- rupted hearts. Nor will tomorrow’s heroes be found only in con- spicuous places. Indeed, the time is fast coming when heroism will be common among the multitude, whose names are never heard, whose heroism is never told except through the deeds which live after them. Among common people will be found more hardships borne manfully, more of unvarnished truth, more of religious trust, more of that generosity which gives what the giver needs himself, and more of a wise estimate of life and death than among the more prosperous. Yes, the time is drawing near when the greatest heroes will be found among the multitude who daily face the problems of life and have to struggle for a scant existence in the world of plenty, but choose the right with invin- cible resolution, resist the sorest temptation from within and without; who are calmest in stoims, and most fearless under men- ace and frowns; whose reliance on virtue, on earth, on God is most unfaltering. Even today some of the most heroic deeds on earth are done in silent spirit, the loftiest purposes cherished, the most generous sacrifices made, and we do not suspect it. Let us then face the future with hope and courage. New problems, new questions will confront and vex us. It may be that prosperity will make us hard hearted, that power will make us egotistical. It may be that our industrial problems will be- come greater than ever before; that intemperance will strive to conquer new territory; that our social system will begin to quake —all those and more than those may demand attention. But whatever may befall us, let us be of good cheer for on tomorrow Providence will raise up new heroes ready to fight the battles of righteousness and to defend virtue, honesty and truth. Let us therefore remember the beautiful words of Josh Billings, “Hero- ism is simple, and yet it is rare. Every one who does the best he can is a hero.” ED. W. BAKEMAN ’19 CLASS PROPHECY Having just returned to Chicago from exploring the Arctic re- gions, I was naturally inquisitive of the bearing that my class- mates of twenty years ago held in this old world of ours, and I was well pleased with what I learned when I chanced to meet Ivan La- vanway. He informed me that he was owner of the Hub Diy Goods Store in Chicago. As we walked along one of the large streets my attention was attracted by a giant poster advertising “Edward Bakeman, speaker on ‘The Problems of the World’ 3 days, September 3-4-5.” Several people were reading the poster and one of them made the remark that he went to school with Mr. Bakeman. At this I gave a second look and found it to be Max Horton, another member of the class of 1919 who owned a large motorcycle repair shop in that city. I then talked with Max and he informed me that Ardella Hochberger was sculptress in Paris and that one of her masterful statues was in the Art Institute of Chicago. In the afternoon I came by airship to Benton Harbor, where I learned that George Birkholm was living happily on the proceeds of his tinware shop in St. Joe. 1 took a train to Niles and at Berrien Center, Lawrence Clark joined me. He said that he was professor of the University of that city and that he was going to Detroit to see Murl Momany pitch in the big league game for the White Sox. I learned that Claude was still living with “Dad” and Lora Thumm was chief telephone operator in Shanghai. In Niles, I met Kenneth Clawson who stated that he was chief pastor of the United churches of Derby, and after asking about Paul Franz, I discovered that he was a dancing teacher in Shang- hai and Eugene Masters was a land king, owning 500 acres of land in East Pipestone. Upon my return home in Eau Claire, I was informed that Anna Crandall was the wife of a prominent fruit grower in Sodus township. Well, regardless of all the difficulties, we found in our paths while at school, I expected that in time the class of 1919 would become greater than any of the other classes of Eau Claire High. MAX HORTON IVAN LA VANWAY PAUL FRANZ “FAREWELL” When we survey a task we loved that’s done, And see the product of our toil complete, We’re loath to leave that which we had begun, For labor that we love seems pleasure sweet. So, as we with this issue bid farewell To all our faithful friends and schoolmates true, Yet still within our hearts there seems to dwell Regret at leaving this, our work, for you. Students whose firm support and loyal aid Have helped to crown our efforts with success, Merchants and friends whose patronage has made It possible a paper to possess, To one and all, our thanks; we are repaid For all our labor by your faithfulness. You who have read our little magazine And laughed at jokes and have its tales enjoyed, Be not too harsh in judgment if you’ve seen In it some slams by which you’ve been annoyed. We’ve tried to please you all with humor keen, Unkind wit we’ve endeavored to avoid. If you to whom this work next year will fall, Of its success the secret would be told, ’Tis that its cheapness makes it read by all, And all take interest in it; be not bold And by the raising of its price so small Thus slay the goose that lays the egg of gold. If, in the years to come, in memory’s haze, This volume may bring school days back again, And you in recollection live these days, Then will we feel we have not worked in vain. CLASS WILL We the Seniors of the Class of ’19, Village of Eau Claire, County of Berrien, and State of Michigan being of legal age and sound of mind as well as memory; do hereby make and publish our last Class Will on this, the 27th day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred nineteen. To the faculty, we dedicate the memory of our best behavior. To the student body, we leave our wishes for as many good times as we have had during our past four years. To Mr. Hickok, we leave our best regards and a very prosper- ous future. To Miss Kortering, we leave this year’s Latin class as well as the privilege to become Y-o-u-n-g. To Miss Riggs, we leave a “Fairy.” To Mr. Martin, we leave the remains of the basket ball team; besides this, the road to South Bend. To the school, we leave the prospects of a new school building including a Gym. To the Juniors, we leave our dignity. To the Sophomores, we leave the privilege of another sleigh- ing party to Dowagiac. To the Freshmen, we leave most of the Algebras. To the School Board, we leave the privilege to make new laws or requirements for the under-classmen. To Tom Stevens, our worthy janitor, we leave the prospects of a new building to take care of, and we dedicate to him the pr ivilege of success. To Louise, we leave the privilege to play the piano. To Seeley, (Melvin) we leave a pencil with which to draw. To Dib, we leave the privilege to become Captain of 1920’s basket ball team. To the Christian church, our best regards for keeping us warm this winter. To Gerald Williams, we give a license to become a barber. To T. Kesterke, we give the right to deal in old “junk.” To Milt. Preston, we give the privilege to write a new Agri- culture. Murl Momany and Ivan La vanway give two Freshmen girls the privilege of coming in late. Anna Crandall and Gerald Handy bestow certain love affairs on two lovable under-classmen, Mildred Dewitt and Kenneth Merritt. Claude Bishop bestows his studious ability in occupying the library time on his great competitors, the Freshmen boys as well as most of the eighth grade boys. To the school the Seniors give one long sigh of relief when they receive their diplomas. Preacher Clawson bestows his ability in preaching on Squire Dibble. The “Three Way Junk Dealer,” Paul Franz, leaves his busi- ness to T. Kesterke. Motorcycle Mike, (George Birkholm) gives Deacon Hastings all the old bolts and nuts that he has found along the road. Sweet (Ardella Hochberger) bestows her cute and gentle ways on the Junior girls. To Edna Mitchell, we give the privilege to continue as assist- ant book keeper. Eugene Masters gives his bashful ways to the Sophomore girls. Miss Lora Thumm bestows her ability in running a flivver in the ditch on Ruth LaPlant. Lawrence Clark gives his great ability in running a typewrit- er to his competitor Coral Miner. Edward Bakeman and Max Horton bestow their ability in “bluffing” through Animal Husbandry on the “Gale Twins.” The library is one of the essential parts of a school for it is a school’s “clearing house of published information.” Last year a committee of eight pupils, with Verna Andrews acting as chairman, attended to the necessary business, each working one period a day. With the assistance of Miss Eliza- beth Pomeroy, Library Organizer from the. State Library, the books were classified by the Dewey decimal system. This was a great improvement and for the remainder of the year the Librarians found the work even more interesting. Not long after school opened in the fall of 1918 a library staff was again organized consisting of nine pupils, with Anna Cran- dall as chairman. Then came the fire—destroying the entire collection and, per- haps more than the rest of the pupils, the librarians realized that much had been lost that could not be replaced for some time, and perhaps never. But within a week after the fire the librarians found themselves busily occupied caring for and familiarizing themselves with a new collection of books, numbering three hun- dred five, loaned to the school by private individuals. Now, through purchase and donation, we have about seven hundred volumes in circulation, classified as before under the Dewey decimal system and through library meetings and co-oper- ative work of each one the plan has been very successful. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY When all of the members of the present Junior class entered Eau Claire High School, there were thirty-three on the roll. A meeting of the class was not called until November, when Victor Abbs took the honored position of Freshman president. We went through the year with the old standby Freshman colors, rose and white, and the carnation as our flower. Being rather timid we held no social activities during the year, nor did we hold an- other class meeting until business made it necessary the last week of school. But before that time Bennie Rosenberg, Wallace Kelsey, Clyde Palmer, Virgil Shaffer, Lyle Merrill, Phillip Enders, Fred Gray, Gail Handy, Gerald Welsh and Bonita Hoadley had left school so that only twenty-three remained. But these twenty- three went to Commencement and duly became Sophomores to begin activities again the following September. In September of 1917 we returned to school as Sophs with about twenty-three members, which included three strangers— Leona Shaffer, Ruth LaPlant and R. W. Keigley. After organ- izing with Lois Clark as our president, we decided to banquet the Freshmen on Hallowe’en evening at the home of Leona Shaffer; all who attended reported a fine time. Dorothy Inman, Leila Michael, Dub Keigley and Olive Wv- mer found Geometry much too severe so they bid us adieu, as did Elizabeth Michael and Guy Martin, who each had their own ob- vious reasons for leaving. One day in the spring we joined forces with the Freshmen class and held a grand marshmallow and “weinie” roast at the Big Fill; this ended our activities for the year. This year we were not the timid proteges of the year before and when Commencement came, we became transformed from Sophomores into Juniors without the feeling of having taken quite such a jump as before. At the beginning of the fall of 1918 we Juniors met with wise plans for the coming year. The plans for our play were soon foimulated. The play, “The Call of the Colors,’’ was given Jan- uary, 1919 and was a pronounced success. It was directed by Miss Kortering. Thg principal characters were Miriam Thorpe, Harrison Ray, Sergeant Hilton and the German spy. The part of Harrison Ray, an American secret service man, was taken by Bradford Dibble, and the role of Miriam Thorpe, a Red Cross nurse, by Juanita Goins. Soon after the play, a party was given at Leona Shaffer’s where a good time was enjoyed by all. We then began preparations for a farewell to the Seniors and we expect to make it the biggest event in the experience of the school. We also hope the Junior class of next year will have as successful a year as we have had, and can give us as big a boost out of school as we intend to give the Seniors this year. So here’s to our getting enough credits to graduate next year —the Class of 1920. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY One morning early in September, 1917 a group of eighth grade graduates, finding that their thirst for knowledge had not been quenched by the Grammar school work, gathered at Eau Claire High School to continue their education. There were twenty-nine of us; a jolly bunch, full of life and “phun” but anx- ious to learn. They were as follows: John Birkholm, Alice Layman, Oca Price, Edna Cook, Floyd Layman, Reuel Layman, Milton Preston, Alexander Gale, Grant Gale, Beatrice Snell, Esther Michael, Katie Tatman, Majorie Thomson, Edna Mitchell, Willis Gale, Kenneth Green, Earl Tidey, Genevieve Moore, Vir- gil McClure, Millie Young, Ivan Zeller, Kenneth Merritt, Pauline Sutherland, Walter Martin, Frederick Holle and Beulah Bowers. We soon became accustomed to our studies and got along very well. In October we organized and elected officers as follows: Millie Young, president; John Birkholm, vice president; Fred Holle, secretary and treasurer. Except for the fact that we shoved each other around a bit, all talked at once, shot paper wads, etc., we always had very good order in our class meetings. One fall afternoon we were entertained by the Sophomores at a Freshman-Sophomore “weinie” roast at the Big Fill. A good time was enjoyed by all. We always got along pretty well with the Sophomores as we never made ourselves offensive and were not as “green” as they expected us to be. As a class, we all did well in our studies. The teachers soon began to notice that there were some very good students in our class. In athletics, too, we were well represented as Alexander and Willis Gale and Earl Tidey played on the second basket ball team. Three of our number left during the year but that still left us with twenty-six when school closed. Our class was the largest class the school has ever known. We thoroughly enjoyed our first year in High school because we always took part in everything and tried to have as good a time as possible. On September 3, 1918, we again entered the Eau Claire High, but this time as dignified “Sophs,” who wondered if ever we were as small as the Freshmen of today. Two of our old classmates. Mashall Urick and Virgil McClure, had become more interested in certain outside attractions and were no longer with us; while a third, Kenneth Green, lay sleeping that long dreamless sleep. Three new students, however, had entered our ranks making us again twenty-two in number. They were Louise Dohm, Leila Michael and Kathryn Freitag. Shortly after we had become somewhat accustomed to our surroundings, we held our first class meeting and became duly organized. Miss Riggs was chosen as preceptress; Fred Holle, president; Grant Gale, vice president and Alexander Gale, sec- retay and treasurer; class colors, green and gold. From the very first of our High school days we have been a determined set, never to be outdone by anyone and so at the an- nual elections of Athletic Association officers, three of our class- mates, Reuel Layman, Grant Gale, and John Birkholm, were elected secretary, treasurer and vice president, respectively. By Christmas, two cf our number, Edna Cook and Louise Dohm, had deserted us. For about four months of frequently interrupted study this happy school life at Eau Claire High went on and then came to a standstill, when, on the morning of January 9, without any pre- liminaiy warnings, the original home of the old “Maroon and White” was swept from our sight forever and we realized that we had something ahead, other than ordinary school work. With grim deteimination we set to work in the “new school,” resolved to make the most of the remaining “ninety days” and although we can never forget the old school that welcomed us on our entrance to High, we will be exceedingly glad to see a new school on our return next fall. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On a dismal morning in September, 1918, sixteen Eighth grade graduates entered Eau Claire High school to begin their high school life; and the upper class men were, we believe, rather dis- appointed to find we were not as green and awkward as they had expected us to be, but brave, and determined to win at all haz- ards. We are not quite sure just what opinion the teachers had previously formed of us but one thing is certain, the frequent lec- tures given in the assembly room were not all addressed to the “Freshies”. Every class must have its addition, even so with us, for in about two weeks Phillip Moore quietly entered our midst, making us then seventeen in number. Seventeen seemed so much larger than sixteen that we decided to have a class meeting. Under the kind supervision of Miss Enders, whom we had chosen for our patroness, we elected our officers, who are: Mary Yetter, pres- ident; Mildred Dewitt, vice president; Louise Freitag, secretary and treasurer. Class colors are charactistic of the students so we chose ours wisely—brown and gold—leaving our usually allotted green to whomever it could be most suitable. One of the first exciting events of our high school career was our initiation, the permeating idea seeming to be that the boys needed baths and haircuts, which were administered in no gentle manner. The Freshmen boys were ducked in the Big Fill creek, and the haircuts were given on the installment plan. In spite of our additions we were destined to again number sixteen for, before the end of the first semester, Phillip had left us as silently as he had come, leaving nothing to remind us of him —unless you take into consideration a few locks of his hair still held by the Sophomore girls??? A very interesting “cap” battle between the Freshmen and Sophomores was staged at the interurban station one night. One of the noted Sophomore class thought it nice to parade up and down the street with a Freshman’s cap on a pole. Like a flock of sheep, the rest of those Sophomores followed the bad example set. But they soon found that we, too, had a class spirit and were quite equal to them. Perhaps our first appearance into High school society was when we were made guests of honor at a Sophomore “weenie” roast at the Big Fill. We returned their kindness later by a Valentine party at Hazel Burns’ home, where everyone seemingly enjoyed himself. When school opened after Christmas vacation no happier faces could be seen than those of the Freshmen. But this glor- ious feeling was short-lived, for a few weeks afterward dear old high school burned to the ground. As we stood surveying the awful ruins, we resolved to work with renewed vigor. This res- olution we have kept and will continue to keep until 1922, when we all hope to graduate from dear old Eau Claire. And al- though Algebra is often times very difficult, it is the hope of the Freshmen class that after we have bid goodbye to the ninth grade, the others will think kindly of us and the spirit of the Freshmen class of 1919 will remain to remind others that we were not quitters. CLASS OF ’22 ATHLETICS November fourth showed the first signs of commencing the basket ball season, but the prospects were good, although Birk- holm and Bishop were the only players left from last year. After a little practice, Alexander and Willis Gale went in as forwards and Earl Tidey as the other guard. The team was then ready for work. In accordance with the rules of the Athletic Association, which was organized last spring, Mr. Martin was appointed coach and manager and George Birkholm captain of the team. The school then joined the Berrien County League in which our school is greatly honored by having George Birkholm on the board of control. He represents the students of Berrien county and we feel very proud that this office should go to one of our members. The league then gave us a fifteen game schedule, which was much heavier than any previous Eau Claire team had ever attempted to play, but the team went about its work with determina- tion, which caused them to hold down the large teams as well as they did. Finally, Birkholm and Bishop GEORGE BIRKHOLM dropped from the team, but the three remaining players did not become discouraged and before long Floyd Layman and Milton Preston were put on and they chose Alexander Gale as their new captain. The new team was some- what lighter than the other and the remaining games were among the heaviest on the schedule, but they played well and were very well repaid for it by being sent to the state basket ball tourna- ment at Ypsilanti. The first team they encountered there was Wayne. One of the members of our team was unable to play so J. Birkholm, the substitute, took his place. They defeated their opponents with the score 38 to 14. Somewhat encouraged by that victory, they met Lawton, but with another member of the team nearly unable to play, they were defeated by 4 points, the score being 18 to 14. According to rules of the tournament they were not allowed to play any more because they had lost their second game, so they returned home. This ended the basket ball season and prep- arations for the spring athletics were at once begun. A base ball team is to be organized and we hope to be well represented at the annual field meet of the Berrien County Athletic Ass’n in May. SCHEDULE E. C. H. S. 51, Berrien Springs H. S. 10; E. CH S. 14, St. Joe Luther- ans 21; E. C. H. S. 7, Berrien Springs H. S. 22; E. C. H. S. 18, St. Joe H. S. 14; E. C. H. S. 21, Buchanan H. S. 17; E. C. H. S. 14, Niles H. S. 34; E. C. H. S. 31, Benton Harbor H. S. 32; E. C. H. S.9. Niles H. S. 19; E. C. H. S. 8, St. Joe H. S. Ill; E. C. H. S. 22, Benton Harbor H. S. 33; E. C. H. S. 19, Buchanan H. S. 23; E. C H S. 10, E. C. Indepen- dents 13. Reading from right to left: Martin, coach; Tidey, guard; W. Gale, forward; Layman, forward; A. Gale, center; J. Birkholm, substitute; Bishop, G. Birkholm. ATHLETIC BOARD: Arvon Collins, President; Grant Gale, Secretary; Rcuel Layman, Treasurer ROLL OF HONOR Army Leon Anderson Cecil Barlow Frank Blackmun Charles Baughman Harold Daisy Leonard Daisy W. M. Dawson Victor Ferguson Joseph Donnellan Amos Green Gale Handy Pearley Inman Eugene Michael Edward Oppenheim Adelbert Young Clayton Young Wynn Ridenour Harry Tinkham R. D. Yetter Carl Layman Kenneth Tatman George Urick John Kingsley Charles Sills Stanley Rinkenbergei Harold Singer Leo Walsh Henry Young Ed Young Ward Ruple Chester Wycoff Guy Shindeldecker Virgil Shaffer Dean Hogue Henrv Tidey Navy Clarence Hadley Elmer Esalhorst Cecil Correll Will McGinness Walter Urick Will Taylor George Felnogle Byron Harrington Marines Weldon Keigley THE ALUMNI CLASS OF 1897—B. J. BENSON Gladys Blackmun—Mrs. Thomas Abbs. Carrie Weaver—Mrs. Clyde Burdick Nettie Tennant—Mrs. H. H. Freitag CLASS OF 1898—B. J. BENSON Lillian Gray—Mrs. Lillian Carlton Lora Keigley—Mrs. Geo. Downer Mable Preston—Mrs. A. P. Dean Mabelle Esalhorst—Mrs. Homer Cooper Lena Stapleton Charles Bookwalter Verna Evans—Mrs. F. H. Clapp CLASS OF 1899—B. J. BENSON Viva Stapleton (Deceased) Lora Evans Grace Ely—Mrs. Arthur Kent CLASS OF 1900—JOHN REESE Bertha McFallon—Mrs. Chas. Wilder Clara Baringer—Mrs. W. C. Trowbridge Celia Ely—Mrs. Lloyd Hunt Winnie Crandall—Mrs. C. McConnel Class of 1901—Mr. Morrell Class of 1902—Mr. Morrell Class of 1903—Mr. Morrell Class of 1904—Mr. Morrell CLASS OF 1905—H. G. HIPP Ona Enders Ida Crandall—Mrs. Perele McDowell Nellie Hanks—Mrs. Harry Ferguson CLASS OF 1906—H. G. HIPP Lucian Vanderhoof Amos Green Class of 1907—No graduates—Clark Jones CLASS OF 1908—THOMAS READ Mable Rodell—Mrs. Frank Vandenburg CLASS OF 1909—THOMAS READ Hettie Waldo Dora Bowel’s Maud Borton—Mi's. C. E. Brenneman CLASS OF 1910—J. H. TIBBS Helen Easton (Deceased) Millie Whalen Leo Jinkins CLASS OF 1911—E. L. STARNER Ethel Young—Mrs. Percy Ahrens Pearl Michael—Mrs. Harold Myrkle Helen Paul Regina Fields Earl Fisher Grace Fisher—Mrs. Fred Easton CLASS OF 1912—EZRA RUTHERFORD Beulah Whalen—Mrs. D. L. Lybrook Emma Franz—Mrs. Victor Ferguson CLASS OF 1913—EZRA RUTHERFORD Cecil Barlow Jesse Comstock (Deceased) Victor Ferguson Rose Hochberger—Mrs. Floyd Sommer Elizabeth Easton—Mrs. Lewis Rodell Elsie Kirk—Mrs. Bert Sassaman CLASS OF 1914—A. J. SANDERS Chester Wycoff Floyd Sommer Marshall Momanv Hazel Mitchell Imogene Michael—Mrs. Wilfred Webster Katie Kaiser—Mrs. Alanson Brown CLASS OF 1915—A. J. SANDERS Beatrice Ruple Grace Rodell—Mrs. Chas. Baughman Floy Momany—Mrs. Edwin Rector Edwin Rector Fred Kesterke (Deceased) CLASS OF 1916—WARREN E. CONKLING William Tatman George Urick CLASS OF 1917—WARREN CONKLING Kenneth Tatman Wells Kaiser R. D. Yetter Eloise Bevans Ethel Birkholm Marie Franz Glennis Hippensteel—Mrs. John Crowell Mae Momany—Mrs. Frank Wilming Daisy Hudson Dulcie Winter CLASS OF 1918—R. A. HICKOK Pearl Hoadley Theresa Johnson Marion Paul Mabel Andrews Geraldine Preston Gladys Horton Verna Andrews Berenice Merritt Ruth Young Mary Skoda—Mrs. Forrest Crowell Hazel Merritt Walter Green Carl Layman James Sides CALENDAR Sept. 2—Labor day—School again—Gee! What a green looking bunch of Fresh- men, eh ? Sept. 5—A little Freshman, P. Moore, fell up the stairs. gept. 6—One week of school and just organized. Hurrah foi Commencement! S-E-N-I-O-R-S! Sept. 6—All went home happy. Only 35 more weeks of school. Sept. 9—Assistant Librarians appointed. Sept. 10—Peter Kesterke and Deacon Moody used a peach to satisfy their palates instead of for Botanical or Agricultural purposes today in Botany class. Sept. 11—Glorious news—our typewriter is on the way. Sept. 12—Librarians began work today in earnest. Sept. 13—Elmira Hoadley came to school with her apron on. Sept. 16—Seniors class meeting. Sept. 19—Junior class meeting—Miss Kortering chosen leader. Sept. 19—Benton Harbor visitors today. Sept. 20—First fire drill. Oh, what speed! Ed Bakeman and Geo. Birkholm ap- pointed to an honorable job. Oh boy! We all envy them. But Lawrence Clark and Claude Bishop are the trusted guards at the top of the fire escape. Sept. 23—Freshmen thought the chemistry class was boiling r-o-t-t-e-n eggs. Oh! what fumes! But some day they will learn what H-2-S is like. Sept. 30—Sophomores met today. Chose Miss Riggs as leader. Oct. 1—Baseball game between the Sophomores and Seniors. Score, 18-4 in favor of the S-E-N-I-O-R-S. Oct. 4—Declamatory contest in the Junior High room. Mr. Baughman, Mr. Walts- gott and Mr. Whalen were judges. Mary Krugh receives first honors. Oct. 10—Claude Bishop was led out of the library by Miss Riggs, who said he had talked with Katherine Freitag long enough. Oct. 14—Mrs. Cole visited school. Oct. 15—Sophomores had a weine roast. Oct. 16—School closed on account of the “flu”. Oct. 25—High school sent flowers to Edward Bakeman at the Mercy hospital. Nov. 11—Kaiserism is killed! Peace declared. Only a few present and they seemed to have left their minds somewhere else. Nov. 12—What a sleepy bunch of students! Nov. 12—Lucile Kelsey came to school with her sun bonnet on. Nov. 13—Alice Rodell absent. Call up the Mercy hospital. Nov. 19—Freshmen meeting at last. Nov. 20—Poor P. Moore lost part of his bicycle going home. Nov. 22—Gerald Williams, a little Freshman boy, went to sleep in school. Nov. 23—Clean-up day for P. Moore. Nov. 25—Basket Ball boys organize. Mr. Martin appointed coach. Nov. 26—English literature class began Chaucer’s Prologue. Nov. 27—The Sophomores became barbers—with the Freshmen as customers. What’s the matter with Rector today? He looks downhearted. Dec. 2—Meeting of the Athletic Association today; basket ball schedule posted. Dec. 5 and 6—Juniors decide to give a play. Dec. 9—Again the Sophomores are learning the barber trade, practicing on the Freshmen. , Dec. 10—Meeting of the Athletic Association to decide whether to pay our dog tax or not. Mr. Dibble chosen yellmaster. Dec. 11—Dr. Marion Paul visits school. Dec. 12—Miss Edna Mitchell, our stenographer, grabbed her book-keeping books while going in the fire drill and consequently lost her soul—that is, her shoe sole. Dec. 13—Miss Riggs chose Miss Mitchell as assistant book-keeper. Dec. 14-15—Only a few present. Victims of the “flu”. Dec. 18—School closed at noon on account of the “flu”. Dec. 30—School again! What a happy bunch of students! Dec. 31—At the Athletic Association meeting we decided to adjourn school for New Years and have it Saturday instead. Jan. 1—A Happy New Year. Jan. 2—A large Senior boy was used as a mop by a Sophomore at noon. Jan. 3—Today the Juniors' must have had a fight among themselves by their looks. Jan. 4—During their class meeting the Freshmen suddenly adjourned without any formal way of doing so. They said there was too much ----? Jan. 6 —Kate Freitag gave one of the Senior boys, known as Mike, some lessons in romance today. Jan. 7—Valuab’e reward offered for the reason of the extreme laughter when Prof Hickok was speaking at the Athletic Association meeting, and especially when he wrote on the board, and also why he excused himself so hurriedly during the after- noon and didn’t go home until about dark. Anyone with this knowledge, please report to the editor. Jan. 8—Limited amount of barrels on hand. Anyone in need of one please see the the janitors—“Uncle” Tom Stevens or Edward Bakeman. Jan. 9—Today the Eau Claire High School met its fate, but the spirit remains. Jan. 10—The school board commences arrangements for continuing the school work in the churches. Jan. 13—School starts again. Now for church six davs a week! (That is if vou go on Sunday.) Jan. 14—The school books are being sold today by a committee. Oh! what a fast bunch of clerks. Jan._ 15—A little Freshman thought the books were to be given away; at least he didn t think he had to pay for them. Jan. 16—The Sophomores ought to be old enough to know when they have the right amount of change. But one didn’t. Jan. 17—Things begin to look like school again. Jan. 20—Once again school work starts in earnest. Jan. 21—Oh! those Junior High students! What a noisy bunch. Jan. 23—The new school library is gaining in number of volumes. Jan. 24—The History c'ass misses their Old Sherman's Governmental History. Jan. 28—Those Senior basket ball boys show slight improvement. Jan. 29—One of the teachers wanted to know if today was Thursday. Jan. 30—Once aga.n the students are glad the week-end vacation has come. reb. 5—Mr. Martin told Milt. Preston that he might understand Miss Mitchell’s recitation if he did not devote so much of his attention to Kate Freitag. Feb. 6—Today the Book-keepers were very noisy. (Ask Miss Riggs.) Feb. 7—Miss Freitag was told in Agriculture that her man would do the plowing in her place. Feb; ?nThe Pe°P'‘e the district voted to build a new High School building which shall be uptodate in every way. Feb. 10—The pipe leading through the Commercial room started to burn today beb. 11—“Preacher” C'awcon forgot to feed or water his horse today. Feb. 12—Mike and Peggy, while going for a joy ride, went into the ditch. Mike said he hit a dog. Feb 14—The boys ran a race to see who could get down town first. reb. 17—What a downhearted bunch of Book-keepers. Feb. 18—What’s the matter with the Algebra class? So many E’s! Feb. 19—Today we had a visitor who wanted to know of Miss Riggs where the basement is. 20-Today Pan! had the blues. But it was on account of his book-keeping. f eb- f1—Mlss Rlggs told IYan Lavanway that she would come when she could and that he must not get so excited about it. This made Ivan angry; so to get even he pouted and would not work his book-keeping. Feb. 24—Ask Mildred Dewitt why she blushed so while sitting at the table where the dictionary (s. Feb. 25—The third seat from the back of the room is getting to be a seat of in- Feb. 26—During the noon hour Mike and Bish went for a joy ride on Mike’s motorcycle. £eu' H £gairl a certain element seems to have its soul not in the school room, heb. 28—Tonight is a big night for the (Sophomore) basket ball team. Mar. 3—The calendar from now on is what probably will happen at school. Mar. 5—Bus Layman is unable to be with the bunch tonight on account of _______ war- T Louise freitag was unable to catch the 9:45 car for school this morning’ though ?’ ‘ THe SCh°o1 dayS are luickly slipping away. I wonder who thinks so, - . —Lawrence Clark and Murl Momany must have gone to church last night. They are so religious today. vJar' Collins delivered a fine sermon while trying to start his flivver Mar. 12—Ardella writes many letters, regardless of the high cost of living. Mar. 13—The Seniors have been notified that their class rings will be sent some time between now and New Years. Mar. 14—Max Horton purchased a new Ford. Mar. 17—The teachers report that they had a fine time at their party last night. Mar. 18—The Juniors showed their class picture today for the first time. What a beautiful bunch! _ , . . Mar. 19—Deacon Moody tried to make a hit today with one of the Sophomore girls. Mar. 20—Melvin Seel expects to become a member of the Sophomore clas3 next Mar. 21—Eugene Masters’ Ford got frightened and almost found the ditch. Mar. 24—One of the Seniors reports that the sermons are well worth going to at Millburg, even if it is so far. Mar. 25—Mildred Dewitt is escorted to the car—as usual. Mar. 26—The most popular seat in school (the third from the back of the room) is almost worn out by constant usage. ... Mar. 27—Most of the bookkeepers are going to apply for jobs in the nearby towns as soon as school is out( ?) Kazoo seems to be the most favored town. Mar. 28—Earl says it doesn’t pay to lean too hard against show cases. Mar. 31—Paul Franz reports the roads are much better near Brush lake. April 1—“April Fool.” April 3—The road between Niles and South Bend is very rough. Ask Mr. Martin. April 4—Once again the glorious week-end vacation has come. April 7—“Preacher” Clawson came in late this morning (as usual, since it’s Mon- day morning.) . , , „ April 8—The Seniors win over the Sophomores in the first game of ball. April 9—Kate must have had some trouble with ----because she is quite cross. April 10—Fine show in Dowagiac last night. Ask Miss Kortering. April 14—Oh, look at the new E. C. H. S. school building! April 15—Fritz, the lucky boy, had a blow-out while going home. April 16—DEAN’S! Come and See. Watch Milt. Preston. April 17—“It’s a Long Trail A winding”—but at that it’s better than not going at all.—“Preacher” Clawson. April 20—Anna’s mind has wandered all day. Maybe it is on account of a wind storm or a Gale she saw last night. April 21—The book-keepers are out of luck again. Miss Riggs. April 22—The Animal Husbandry class is getting out some fine work. April 23—Another Junior class party in sight. April 24—Eugene Masters says there’s a big time at Sodus tonight. Who s going? April 29—Senior rings still on the way. Better late than never. April 30—Sophomore party tomorrow night. May 1—It’s two miles from Freitag’s to Gale’s—or, at least, it was last winter— John Birkholm. May 4—Milt. Preston has almost finished his course, studying the solar system. May 5—Bill a'most had a wreck while driving his large horse home. May 7—The Seniors had another class party. Most of them did not go. May 8—Senior class meeting. May 12—Juniors see light ahead. Where? In the Senior class rooms in Septem- ber May 13—Just the other side of Benton Harbor Ivan’s Dodge had engine trouble last night. .. , , May 14—Edward Bakeman walked a mile south of town, down the railroad track, for his health last night. . .,, , . . May 15___Foor Kenneth Merritt! School is almost out; and—its a long, long time t0 SMayn b6—Mr. Bradford Dibble works at the Soldier’s Home before and after school. May 19—“Boss” Franz certainly looks fine today. He is happier than a lark. May 20___Miss Thumm has become an expert penman, writing so many letters, such as A-B-C. May 21—Squire Hastings ran into a telegraph pole today. May 22—Mike Birkholm has completed his course in Romance, given by Kate Freitag. May 23—Last day of school. Hurrah! May 25—Baccalaureate. May 27—Class day. May 28—Commencement. WELCOME CLAUDE BISHOP—T9 YELLS Boom! boom! ah-ah-ah! Eau Claire High School Rah! Rah! Rah! 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I he alert “thank you” given J without too much bluntness, or too little courtesy, is often the en- tering wedge to pleasant and inti- mate relation between the custom- er and the store. The appreciation of your patronage is the measure of our obligations. 8? The A. K. Richey Store Dowagiac, Mich. YELLS Run ’em in a rat hole, Chase ’em up a tree --------------High School Tee! Hee! Hee! Boom! Boom! Boom! Rah! Rah! Rah! E. C. H. S. Rah! Boom! Rah! When you’re up, you’re up; When you’re down, you’re down; When you’re up against Eau Claire You’re always upside down. Yea team! Yea team! Fight ’em! Fight ’em! Fight ’em. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! E. C. H. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! E. C. H. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! E. C. H. S. RAH! No one thing gives so much pleas- ure to so many people for so long a time for so little money as does a Columbia Qrafonola An Ideal Convenient Qift Why not let us give you a free two days’ demonstration in your own home? Just drop us a card. Nelson Drug Co. Qood Drug Men Dowagiac, Mich. HOME OF THE QRAFONOLA JOKES One day at the school house— Tis a measley thing to tell— Just why all the kids were grinning And the teachers smiled as well. Then Martin, through his kindness, Gave our Prof, a hunch And he vanished to the basement And called himself a chump. Oh, No! It wasn’t a letter saying, “Somewhere o’er in France,” But a hole in Hickok’s trousers, Yes, somewhere in his pants. In the library. Lawrence Clark: “Have you any of Milton’s books around here?” Kate: “I haven’t seen Milton to- day.” Lawrence: “I want ‘Paradise Lost’ ” Miss K in Caesar: “Earl, on what date is the Ides of March?” Earl T.: “The 28th of February.” It Is Reported That— Mildred had “Turkey” (Merritt) for Thanksgiving. “Chunkey” will take cnarge of the Peggie is Irish, corner bakery soon. She already has the Bakeman. (Ed. W.) ASK Alice Layman if she likes Pie. R. A. H. who ran off with part of his seat. K. C. about the'Solar system. Leila if she likes spuds. Alec what happened when he look- ed at the thermometer. How Would They Look? Eddie without a smile. Mr. Hickok with a wig. John in knee pants. Sergeant Clark going over the top. Miss Riggs in a sun bonnet Ruth L. with another beau. Miss Kortering chewing gum in school. GRINDS The Juniors are like kerosene lamps, They aren’t especially bright; They are often turned down—seldom full. And frequently go out at nieht. A Soph saw something green, ’tis true And thought it was the Freshman class; But when he nearer to it drew He found it was a looking glass. The Enders Co. We believe any institution earns its right to exist by rendering needed service. A store’s service includes Merchandise Fair Dealing Courtesy The merchandise we on r is gath- ered from the best assortment the world over. Our business is established upon the principle of Fairness. Our equipment has been reduced to a system that is as scientific as modern thought affords. In this store we treat the visitor as our guest and each refund, exchange or other service is done in the spirit of courtesy. The Enders Co. 83-85-87 W. Main St., Benton Harbor Qeo. D. Alger Jeweler and Optometrist 8 Pipestone Michigan Sts. Benton Harbor JOKES Mr. Martin in Agriculture: “K mines before H.” Claude: “H comes before K.” Mr. Martin: “Oh yes, I was think- ing of Kate.” Who is the smartest boy in school ? Aleck (of course.) Mr. Martin in Agriculture: “When ore we most likely to have a frost?” Murl: “In the winter.” Where was Lawrence when the car came? Out of breath. Weather. “Gales from the west.” Mr. Hickok in Amer. Hist.: “What were the religious customs of the colonists?” Max: “Not to kiss their children on Sunday.” Mr. Bellamy, the M. A. C. man: “Where could I find the basement?” Miss Riggs: “Down cellar.” A woodpecker lit on Mike Tidey’s head And settled down to drill He bored away for half a day And then he broke his bill. Lois H. to Dib: “Why do they al- ways cheer when a fellow gets hurt in a B. B. game.” Dib: “So that the girls can’t hear what he is saying.” Miss Enders: “Name a bird that is now extinct.” Harland: “Our canary. The cat extincted him.” Lois C. (to a little boy) “Can I get through that gate, little boy? Little boy: “I don’t know. You can try. A load of hay just went through.” We Take Pride in the Eau Claire High School also in selling De Laval Cream Separators and making Qilt Edge Creamery Butter 8 Geo. T. Yetter R. F. D. No. 1 Eau Claire, Mich. EXCHANGE Now that the trees are leaving, I am going to see that they use their trunks.—Ex. Becker loves to spend an hour With pretty lady friends, But all the girls are getting sore For that is all he spends.—Ex. John—Why do you wear your socks inside out? Burk—Because there’s a hole on the other side.—Ex. Miss Cooper (to attentive Freshman)—You will notice that I always follows L and E always follows C, L-I-C-E, if you ever get that in your head, you will never forget it.—Ex. A “Fresh” stood on the burning deck, As far as we could learn, He stood in perfect safety, He was too green to burn.—Ex. Sophomore—Did you ever take chloroform? Freshie—No, who teaches it?—Ex. Agent—Would you like to purchase an encyclopedia? Faimer—I wouldn’t know how to ran one.—Ex. Deep wisdom—Swelled h6ad— Brain fever—He’s dead.—A Senior. False, fair one—Hope fled— Heart broken—He’s dead.—A Junior. Went skating—Bumped head— Cracked skull—He’s dead.—A Sophomore. Milk famine—Not fed— Starvation—He’s dead.—A Freshman.—Ex. Qraduation would be a disappointment if not sweetened with some of the best kisses of the confectioner’s art. Our box candies make tasteful presents for all graduates. The Palace of Sweets 170 E. Main St., Benton Harbor THE BECKWITH COMPANY DOWAGIAC, MICHIGAN BENTON HARBOR FURNITURE RUGS STOVES Come and See—It Pays BENTON HARBOR WE WISH YOU WELI And we feel sure that the graduates of the Eau Claire High School are imbued with the idea of making good just as this place has always striven to make good as the Farmers’ Supply Store and furnisher of all that’s good in Nursery Stock. CUTLER DOWNING Elm Street Benton Harbor GENUINE GAS COKE “The Fuel Without a Fault” We will be able to supply you at any time. Call at Yard Niles Gas Light Company Niles, Mich. Niles City Bank NILES BENTON HARBOR Safety First Service W. G. Sharpe Lumber Co. Dealers in Lumber, Fuel and Building Material Qrain and Tile Bell Phone 46-W Eau Claire, Michigan Upson’s R. E. Garage Chappell Machine Shop Jeweler and All Cars Optometrist Accessories NILES, Dowagiac MICHIGAN Burgette L. Dewey Son Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Rugs, Carpets and Linoleum Dowagiac, Michigan Established 1878 Bell Phone 3-F2 The Berrien County Journal “Berrien County's Leatling Newspaper” XTOT only does this establishment lead in its pub- lication of a fair and fearless newspaper, but it also enjoys an enviable reputation for the quality, ser- vice and prompt delivery of Commercial Printing. Thoroughly Modern Equipment OUR equipment includes a Model 5 Linotype and all that’s needed to go with it. This High School Annual is a Product of Our Job Printing Department O. C. WALTSGOTT, L. B. VOKE, Publisher Journal Mgr. Job Printing Dept. Member of The United Typothetae of America THE STONE STORE A good place to buy Groceries ‘i? Dry Goods Shoes and Rubbers McCall Patterns always in stock. H. E. Whalen Eau Claire Dr. Wm. H. Burton is a specialist in the treatment and correction of foot ailments and acquired foot deformities. Dr. Burton, Chiropodist is a graduate of the Illinois College of Chirop- ody and Orthopedics, and is licensed by the Michigan State Board of Registration in Medi- cine to practice. So if you suffer with tired, aching feet and limbs, weak ankles, fallen arches or flat-foot —corns, bunions, callouses or ingrown nails, consult the Only Foot Specialist in Berrien County Your foot troubles can be permanently corrected. Dr. Wm. H. Burton Chiropodist and Orthopedic Foot Specialist 84 W. Main St., Benton Harbor BLACKMOND Best Dry Goods In Town Jeweler Optometrist IS 8? Jewelry, Optical Work and Class Rings Our Specialty IS McAllister Co. Dowagiac, Mich. Opposite New Post Office St Joseph Lumber STOLL BROS. If you can’t get what you want anywhere else Cars! go to Cars! B. M. Nowlen Co. Benton Harbor NILES, MICHIGAN 170 Pipestone Phone 395 Benton Harbor Michigan CCHERER PRICp °-----BOOT SHOP The Florsheim Buster Brown shoe . Sh°es For the Man Who Cares Prove Their Work by Daily WearFor Boys and Qirls HOLLAND SHOES for Boys—None Better SCHNEIDER’S PHOTOS Are well represented in this Annual and we are justly proud of the fact. H SCHNEIDER’S STUDIO BENTON HARBOR After Qraduation TIRE VULCANIZING comes Marriage Newlywed couples first AUTO need is SERVICE CO. Furniture MOTOR BUILDING 219 EAST MAIN ST. I tic cn Mif vo 11 ni 1r i m BENTON HARBOR, I LIS M 1U V y t 'll VJLI 1 111IL. • MICH. Robinson Furniture Store Dowagiac SUPPLIES STORAGE Where had eyes and good Qood Things glasses meet. Refracted by the latest To Eat! light ray method. Jos. A. Krziza Optometrist and Jeweler Harbor Lunch Room Dowagiac, Mich. Benton Harbor W. F. LYON Bonnell Hartter Choice (groceries Furniture and Home of the “Ferndell” Undertaking Pure Foods DOWAQ1AC 105 Commercial Street DOWAQIAC STERLING MUSIC STORE BENTON HARBOR, MICH. Qood Rubbers Qood Repairing Niles, Mich. 217 Main Street 217 Main Street EAU CLAIRE STATE BANK EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGAN 4%- -Paid on Time Deposits—4% Wm. E. Sheffield SeCo. “Just Common Druggists” DEALERS IN The New Edison The Ponograph With a Soul Easy Payments Call and See 132 Pipestone Street Benton Harbor, Mich. Phone 6-F2 Phone 6T3 Furniture High Grade Goods at Lowest Possible Prices. Come and see us before buying elsewhere — we can save you money. H. Esalhorst Eau Claire, Mich. Undertaker Window Qlass ReSHORE SON Cut Flowers for All Occasions DOWAQ1AC, MICH. Are Your Clothes Stylish? 'Y'HEY ought to he; it doesn't cost any more to have them that way; the only question is “what is the right style? You don’t need to worry about that; we have taken care of that part; we have here for you large stocks of Hart Schaffner Marx clothes for young men; their design- ers are style creators—the best in the land. We have the models for you- authentic, correct. We have the quality; long wear and economy. We guarantee your satisfaction; money back if you think you don’t get it. i f r Mm Copyx .jlit 1JVJ1— . v i—aui'fucr Mar Here's what we mean by “style —you see it in every line of this waist-seam suit. Any number of good ones just as stylish. Sam’l Spiro Co. 119-121 S. Michigan St. South Bend, Indiana Buy Your Licensed Embalmers: H. E. Esalhorst Mrs. H. E. Esalhorst Furniture, Stores, Rugs and Draperies Esalhorst where the best costs LESS Funeral Parlors Funeral Directing and A. W. Sanders Embalming Benton Harbor Benton Harbor Office, 208 Pipestone St.; Phone 480-F1 Residence, 661 Pavone St.; Phone 480-F2 HIPP, ENDERS AND Pictures AVERY and If there is any- Framing FORM CARDS thing neu1 in Col- For All Occasions lege Suits we have RICABY’S them. Arts and Crafts Shop Benton Harbor 172 Pipestone Street BENTON HARBOR EASTON'S GOODWIN CORSETS Made to Order Choice Line of Silk Underwear Marinello Treatments and Cosmetics Telephone for Appointments—268-J BENTON HARBOR TEL. 14 TEL. 14 John Wallace Sons Co. BUILDING MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS Sand and Gravel Coal and Coke TRUCK DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY St. Joseph, Mich. TEL. 14 TEL. 14 Burlingame Stahl Drugs School Books, Stationery and Kodaks Dowagiac, Mich. Hardware of the best makes and quality consistent with the right prices, at Armstrong Hardware Dowagiac, Mich. When in Phillipson Dr. A. C. Rinkenberger Dowagiac call at W. H. Clothing Room 5, State Bank Building Co. Benton Harbor, Mich. Clark’s The Better Sort of Wear If Variety for HOURS i TO 4 P. M. Sundays hy Appointment. Store Men and Boys PHONES: Office 1441-F1; Res. 1441T2 Elks’ Temple Dowagiac RESIDENCE 251 BRITAIN AVE. MESSNER MOTOR CO. Departments: NEW CARS GENERAL REPAIRING USED CARS VULCANIZING ACCESSORIES TIRES AND TUBES AUTO PARTS RADIATOR REPAIRING CAR WASHING BATTERY CHARGING PAINTING STORAGE Departments in Charge of Specialists in Each Line West Main St. Phone 6i6-Fi Benton Harbor All Engravings in This Book made by The Cincinnati Process Engraving Co. Cincinnati, Ohio Western State Normal School Kalamazoo, Michigan Six Weeks Summer Term, 1919 June 30-Aug. 8 EQUIPMENT—Campus and Ath- letic Field of 40 acres valued at $100,- 000—buildings and contents valued at $500,000—library of 18,000 vol- umes and 200 standard periodicals— New Science Building and equipment costing $125,000 — Gymnasium with swimming pool, showers,lockers,run- ning track and complete apparatus— First-class training school for prac- tice teaching and observation—Four- teen-acre athletic field with cinder track, base ball diamond, gridiron, and tennis courts—well equipped de- partments of Manual Training, Art, Music, Domestic Science and Com- merce. ADVANTAGES—A Faculty of loyal, enthusiastic, well-trained in- structors, who do all they can to pro- mote the student’s advancement— Sepcial lectures by some of America’s leading educators — Credits earned apply on Degree course, Normal Life Certificate course. Graded Certificate course or Rural School course—Re- view courses for beginning teachers —Special courses in Art, Commer- cial Subjects, Kindergarten, Manual and Household Arts, Music and Phy- sical Education—Recreation and Ath- letics will be given due emphasis— Training School in session offering opportunity for practice teaching and observation—Residence in the de- lightful city of Kalamazoo. Sixteenth Annual Summer School For Training of Teachers 106 COURSES—60 INSTRUCTORS For Summer Bulletin Address E. D. Pennell, Secretary-Redistrar. Western State Normal School, Kalamazoo FALL TERM OPENS MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 29, 1919 j yiac “NUWA” FURNACES Built to Last Forever Fuel Savers Heat Makers Do not buy a furnace until you know more about the Dowagiac. P. F. ENDERS Qet Your Barber Work Done at Eau Claire's Progressive Barber Shop Where Service and Workmanship equals any in Mich- igan. Electric Hair Clippers and all modern equipment. Full line of High Grade Cigar —Special prices by the box. Al� o full line of TOILET ARTICLES. Don’t forge: Bill Sharpens Shears. COME AND SEE US. C. S. Overcash H. H. HOADLEY The Three H Coal Man Dealer in COAL, COKE. FARM IMPLEMENTS Eau Claire, Mich. Buy a Farm of The Wallace Land Co. Benton Harbor : St. Joseph Joseph Burns Dealer in QROCERIES Qeneral Merchandise Eau Claire, Michigan Patrick’s Spk Shop 139 Pipestone Street Benton Harbor Exclusive Styles in Feminine Wearing Apparel One Fair Price to All WM. HAYDON ofcourse JEWELER and OPTICIAN 168 PIPESTONE STREET BENTON HARBOR, MICH. PROMPT SERVICE PHONE 723-FI1 H. S. LESLIE SON DEALERS IN General Merchandise “The Shanghai Store Pipestone Township You can get it at Hall’s Hardware Benton Harbor McOMBER . CO. REAL ESTATE FARMS, LOANS and EXCHANQES • MONEVoIP, v1ftAKK,s NILES .nd BERRIEN SPRINGS TROOST BROS., Complete Home Furnishers NILES, MICHIGAN fy HEN you buy Hardware of us you not only.have the opportunity to see exactly what you are getting, but if any dissatisfaction should arise from any cause whatever you can see us personally and get adjustment of the difficulty without delay. BENTON HARBOR COFFEE RANCH THE HOME OF Fresh Roasted Coffee and Peanuts E. E. Baughman Eau Claire Also choice Teas, Spices and Extracts. Delicious Peanut butter made while you wait. L. R. ANDREWS 176 Pipestone Phone 1279 Belton (Si Rurrh Implements in All Lines Dowagiac, , Michigan Qood Luck to You, Seniors All kinds of Fresh Baked Accept our best wishes on the event of your gradua- tion. Goods on hand at all times. You have mastered many lessons but none of great- er worth than that the Eau Claire Bakery greatest asset in life is the confidence and good will of those with whom you car- • ry on the business of life. F. H. Essig F. Harold Essig Our aim is to be worthy of your good will. Our policy is to sell only good shoes ALWAYS, honestly priced. DENTISTS DOWAGIAC Krieger-Whipple Shoes 169 Pipestone, Benton Harbor Over Brechenser Store Buy Your Farm Tools of H. C. BOOKWALTER Benton Harbor Phone 960-F21 Sodus, Michigan Carr Green Diamonds, Watches Clocks and Jewelry Watch and Jewelry Repairing a Specialty 96 Water St. Benton Harbor Go to “HEAVEN” f01 all kinds of Flowers and Plants Princess Flower Shop Riverview Greenhouses 197 E. Main St., Phone 409 Paw Paw Ave., Phone 1235 BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN In olden times Skull and cross bones, lizzards and petrified animals were used as em- blems for drug stores. Now it is choice Toilet Articles, Pharmaceuti- cals and such you will nnd complete at W. A. Ward's Pharmacy Eau Claire, Michigan W. E. BROWN Dentist Bell Block. Benton Harbor Hours: 8 to 12 and 1 to 5 Phone 1325 C. E. DANA, Contractor Lighted Hearing Address Eau Claire; Benton Harbor Phone 752-F2 Bath Room Outfits, Etc. Across the street and a few steps south of your interurban station is CLAUER’S Three-Floor SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Jewelry Store Clauer’s are the leading Jewelers, Silversmiths and Diamond Merchants THE WORLD J. K. SCHERER Dr. McDonald Coats, Suits, Dresses and Millinery DENTIST The Store for All the Ladies Hotel Benton Bloch BENTON HARBOR Benton Harbor, Mich. Fordson AUTO Tractors TRUCKING And all Implements 8 and Machinery Indorsed by Local and Henry Ford Son Long Distance to be used with Hauling Fordson T ractors H Eau Claire R. W. Taylor Eau Claire Garage Bell Phone 52 J. H. HERRING, Physician and Surgeon Treatment of Diseases of the Throat and Lungs a Specialty Hours 11:30 A. M. to 1:30 P. M. and 7:00 to 8:00 P. M. Eau Claire, Michigan