Gem City Business College - Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

Page 59 text:

THE Gem City Business College is non- sectarian but its teachers are religious men and women. They represent sev- eral different church organizations and interest themselves in the moral welfare of the students under their charge. Our students are not required by the college to attend church, but they are recommended to do so. The Y. M. C. A. occupies its own building, and a cordial welcome is extended to the stu- dents of the G. C. B. C. to attend their exer- cises and functions. Many of our students become members of the Y. M. C. A., and thereby secure the benefits of the gymnasium, bath, and other privileges that belong to the organization. The Y. W. C. A. also has a strong organi- zation in the city. All of our lady students are invited to become interested in this asso- ciation and its privileges. Nearly all of the churches of the city have excellent Sunday School classes with which our Students have become identified. Some of the Bible classes in the different churches are conducted by teachers of our school, and a large percentage of our students take advan- tage of these classes. Students of all denomi- nations without regard to church affiliations will find a warm welcome and free seats in all the churches of the city. Practically all of the Protestant denomina- tions are represented — Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Congregational, Episco- pal, and Lutheran churches abound. There are also a number of Catholic churches; and a Jewish synagogue. It has been the custom of our churches for several years past to entertain the Gem City Business College students by way of welcom- ing them to our city. The Anthony Hotel Port Wayne, Ind. Professor D. L. Musselman, Quincy, Illinois. Dear Professor: As you will remember I came to Fort Wayne about a year ago to take up a position with Weil Bros., of this city. I worked for them for a time and later secured a better position with the Anthony Hotel. Speaking of Weil Bros., I wish to say that they think very highly of the G. C. B. C. students, and prefer them f j all others. When I informed Mr. Weil, Senior, that I was going to leave their firm, he made the remark that, ' ' When we do bring good stenogra- phers to Fort Wayne, some one else always gets them. ' ' This, I thought, spoke well both for the college and for myself. My work is very pleasant and . I have no difficulty in performing it to tne satisfaction of my employer. I shall always take an interest in your school, and recommend it to my friends. With regards to the faculty and yourself. I am Very truly yours, EDNA HAMMER. THE DIFFERENCE From a financial standpoint no education pays so well as a thorough business training. To complete a university course usually re- quires four vears ' time, and a cost of from $600 to $1000 a year. A full Combination Course at the G. C. B. C. may be completed in one year at an approximate cost of $340. At the lowest estimate the four years ' university course would cost $2400 A Combination Course compl-ted in one year would cost 340 Making a saving of three years in time, and in money $2060 The G. C. B. C. graduate can therefore work three years at a good salary be- fore the university student is through school. During this time he can earn at the lowest calculation $65 a month, or $2340 Thus making a gain over the professional student of $4400 In the meantime the G. C. B. C. student is well established in business with his salary constantly increasing; whereas the profes- sional student must work up a patronage that would require many months ' time, as a rule, before he is even earning a livelihood. UNIVERSITY COURSE A great many young men take the short- hand course before entering a university. The knowledge of shorthand enables them to study the university subjects to much better advan- tage, as they are enabled to take the lectures of the professors, and they frequently make considerable money by furnishing copies to other students, who are not so fortunate as to understand stenography.

Page 61 text:

ATHLETICS THE management of the school does not object to healthful sports that do not interfere with the regular duties of the student. Some of ' our most famous former athletes, both on the football and base- ball li elds are now successful business men in different parts of the world. During the past year we had one of the most successful football teams in our history. Our baseball team has also made an excellent record. We also had a good college band and col- lege orchestra, which played at the literary society and also at some of the games. We have been very fortunate in having a very fine set of boys on our teams throughout this year, and wherever we have played, the papers have commented favorably upon the deportment of our teams both on and off the field. On the opposite page will be found photo- graphs of this year ' s baseball and football teams and also of the band and orchestra. FOOTBALL Upper row (left to right) — 1, Simpson; 2, Keathler; 3, Palaeias; 4, - Peeler; 5, Rodenburg; 6, Rincker; 7, Moore; 8, Hoag; 9, Coulson; 10, Dunn; 11, Kauf- inann; 12, Botts. Lower row (left to right) — 1, Birdsall; 2, Rutledge; 3, Kirtley; 4, Wise; 5, Huett; 6, Barron; 7, Lynch; 8, Martin. : , . Score for Season October 8th — Won from Monroe City (Mo.) High School at Quincy — 33-5. October 15th — Won from Carthage (111.) College at Carthage — 3-0. October 22d — Won from Lewistown (Mo.) High School at Quincy — 78-0. November 4th — Won from Christian University at Canton, Mo. — 9-0. November 12th — Won from Carthage College at Quincy — 20-0. November 24th — Won from Illinois College at Quincy — 53-0. Gem City won 6, lost 0. Total points: Gem City, 196; opponents, 5. BASEBALL Left to right — 1, Utlaut; 2, Tenkhoff; 3, Housley; 4, England; 5, Bickel; 6, Kruse ; 7, Higgins ; 8, Lee; 9, Harris (captain); 10, Bell: 11, Gaddo; 12, Lane. Score for Season April 21 — G. C. B. C. vs. Scrubs — 3-8. April 28 — Won from La Grange (Mo.) College at La Grange — 10-3. May 5 — Won from La Grange (Mo.) College at La Grange — 25-7. May 6 — Won from Canton (Mo.) University at Quincy — 8-7. May 13 — Lost to St. Francis College at Quincy — 1-8. May 17 — Won from High School at Quincy — 15-3. May 20 — Won from Iowa Wesleyan University at Quincy — 1-0. May 25 — Lost to Canton (Mo.) University at Canton — 7-6. Mav 27 — Won from La Grange (Mo.) College at La Grange — 12-3. May 30 — Lost to Camp Point (111.) City team at Camp Point — 13-7. June 1 — Won from High School at Quincy — 15-0. June 3 — Won from St. Francis College at Quincy — 1-0. .Tune 7 — Double-header. Lost to Canton (Mo.) University — 4-3 ; 7-6. June 14 — Lost to La Grange College, La Grange, Mo. — 15-8. June 23 — Double-header. La Belle (Mo.) team. Won first game, 4-3; lost second game, 3-4. July 4 — Double-header. Camp Point (111.) team. Won first game. 15-7 ; lost second game, 5-4. Five innings. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Los Angeles, Calif., March 27, 1911. Dear Prof. Musselman : I am still at my old ' ' stamping grounds, ' ' and am getting along very nicely with t lie boys in blue, although I don ' t wear the blue myself. I will say that 1 am quite a soldier. I have been doing some drilling during the past few weeks, preparing for the coming of the Japs. During the past few weeks I have been kept very busy getting out annual estimates for supplies of all descriptions. All this work is taken on the machine from dictation. I am enclosing a few sheets of the drug estimate herewith which will give you a nice list for your spelling class, and at the same time give you art idea of how Uncle Sam gets his work put up. I was glad to hear that the annual spelling contest turned out in favor of the shorthand department. How did the typewriting contest come out? Hoping to hear from you, I am Yours respectfully, OTTO HAESE. ROY T. DAVIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 46TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY Jefferson City, Mo., March 11, 1911. Prof. D. L. Musselman, Quincy, Illinois. Dear Professor Musselman : I desire to write you a letter expressive of my kindly feelings toward your school and your teachers, and I take this opportunity of writing you, although I can but feebly express my appreciation of your institution. At present I am acting as secretary and steno- grapher to (lie minority members of the Missouri House of Representatives. The work is not only re- munerative but it is also very pleasant. My compen- sation amounts to about $125 a month. With regard to your school 1 desire to say that your courses of instruction are not only thorough, but your years of experience in this branch of education has made clear to you just what the student needs, and you have therefore been able to eliminate many unnecessary and unimportant details in the daily work of the students, so that every minute of his work is of future benefit to him. This truth, together with the fact that your teachers take a personal interest in each student, makes your institution an ideal place to secure a business education. With best wishes I beg to remain, Very truly yours, ROY T. DAVIS, Stenographer.