Grants Pass High School - Toka Yearbook (Grants Pass, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1911 volume:

THE TOKA Published Monthly by Associated Students of The Grants Pass High School November 19 11 Speak not until thou hast some what to speak The Toka November, 191 I. (Utp ffennaitt” 7 I’LL and drizzly. It was hardly the sort of a day for the greatest fit efTorts to rouse the Sophomores to action were in vain. But at last, enthusiasm in the world to prevail, and Wayne Allen felt that his the attention of a half dozen boys was secured, and he began to talk excitedly, keeping the group out of sight of the other students. See here, he began, the Juniors are planning to put up their pennant tonight. I overheard a supposedly private conversation, and we’ve got to get ahead of them. If I'll put our pennant up, who will volunteer to stay and watch it with me?” ' I will. answered ‘‘Stub” Gray, his sturdy little figure expanding with importance. ' So il I,” said Tracy Grasvenor, quietly. He never made any great show of his actions, but Wayne heaved a sigh of thankful relief, as his quiet response came. •I'll get the pennant and bring it here,” said ‘ Stub.” ‘‘then we can easily get It out this evening and—” A Junior girl walked by and “Stub’s” sentence was choked in his throat, but the girl apparently took no notice of them, although young Gray would gladly have been her doormat. The last bell was ringing and the boys scattered, “Stub” almost bursting with the importance of his mission. Happily for his pride Wayne Allen did not know him very well, or the young gentleman’s willingness to help might have been under-valued. At noon Stub” carefully rolled up the 1914 pennant and put it into a bundle of football paraphernalia, and very carelessly indeed was tying the string of his burden, when down the street came that pretty little Junior! “Stub” almost over exerted himself while getting out of the front gate, and with his bundle under his arm, and his cap in hand, he humbly asked permission to walk by the side of his lady. “What on earth have you in that bundle?” questioned “Stub’s” idol. Just some football togs, he replied with infinite carelessness. The girl laughed. “I believe you boys never think of anything but football, do you?” she said. “Did you make the team?” “Oh, yes, I managed to,” grinned “Stub,” “even if I am only a Sopho- 4 THE TOKA more.” ‘‘Oh, well, Sophomores are sometimes very nice,” said the girl. Edward Percival Gray was highly flattered and his embarassment caused him to blush to the tips of his ears. This girl was a mystery, and wasn’t she nice? He had seen her every day, and she was— “I thought you boys on the team all had complete suits at the b 'ild-ing!” “Stub’s” divinity said inquiringly, and he stammered: “O—er— these are just some little things that I forgot to bring to school.” (Gracious—what was he going to do if she kept asking such questions. He wished he had left the old pennant at home anyway. What if she should And out that he had it? Edward Percival’s ears fairly tingled at the thought of his punishment, if the Juniors found out the plan. “Stub” entered the building and made a quick dive for the dressing room. He found Wayne sitting on a box, mending his headgear, and that worthy merely looked up as his classmate came in. “Be careful,” he said, Clifford Seawell’s been hanging around, and it makes a noise like Junior to me.” “Stub” very quietly deposited his blue and gold burden in his locker, and that done, sat down to discuss alternately football and pennant, according to the audience he had. The bell’s ringing Anally put an end to conversation and with a few hurried directions as to Are escapes and unlocked windows. Wayne left Edward Percival Gray trying to catch the attention of the pretty Junior. In the middle of the afternoon Stub” was gazing around the room, and as his eye rested on a miniature Junior pennant of green and orange, he inwardly chuckled over the fact that instead of it, the blue and gold would float from the flag staff, or, if the weather were contrary, it would at least be attached to the staff. That night just after dark, Wayne met Stub” on an unfrequented street, and the two hurried to the school house, to find that they were, fortunately, the first there. Stub” went down to the dressing room, while Wayne kept watch, and after fumbling for some time in the dark, drew out a bundle of felt. Not daring to light a match, for he did not know where a Junior might be peering in upon him, he stuffed the pen- nant in his coat and raced up the stairs to Wayne, who reported that he saw three or four shadows on the hill. “We weren’t much too soon,” he said, hurry up, we’ll have to do it alone. Tracy’s out of commission, and we’ll have to make a good long fight, to keep this thing up there. I’ll go and put it up, if you make sure that all the doors and windows are fast—they can hardly get up any other way. Oh, if we only had a few more. I tell you; when you’ve fastened everything, go to the office and telephone some of the other kids, if the door isn’t locked.” Wayne hurried up to the roof and Stub” was soon certain of the fact that everything was safely shut, but found the office door locked. How Wayne fastened the pennant of the Sophomores 1914, he never knew’, but after three hours vigil and occasional fright, he and his companion decided to watch quietly from the inside, and for several hours longer they kept It up. after raiding the kitchen” (which had happily been left unlocked! for something to keep them from threatened starvation. While they were consuming the scant supply of edibles the place THE TOKA 5 afforded, Wayne saw fit to relax dignities, and began to tease his class-mate. Who’s the pretty little Junior you’re so fond of, Gray?” aBked that important young personage, nonchalantly, turning from his discussion of a pear. Oh, she’s the sister of that Junior kid who plays left end on the team.” “Junior! careful here, don’t get us into trouble.” Oh, no. Say, I left that key of my locker lying on the shelf this noon, but 1 went down first period and got it. It’s a wonder the pennant was left.” “Yes. it Is. I wonder if we’re safe in leaving now. They won’t be apt to come back this early In the morning, and the pennant is safely up, I guess,” said Wayne, stretching. We’ll get out some way and leave no way for them to get in.” So the boys went out of the building, leaving no traces behind them, save the plundered kitchen. The clouds had cleared away, and the wind was blowing, and through the starlight the boys could see a dark shape floating from the staff. Satisfied with their night’s work, the two retired to disturbed sleep, for pickles and fruit, at two o’clock in the morning are conducive to nothing but night-mares. Next morning when Edward Perclval Gray awoke, it was fifteen minutes till nine. He raced up to the school house, merely satisfied himself with a hasty glance to be sure that something was still fast to the flagstaff and dashed upstairs. To his surprise he was greeted with roars of laughter. He was bewildered until Wayne Allen thrust a note into his hand. He read it as he passed to a class; and as he did so, he gave a howl of anguish. “Perhaps next time you’ll be a little bit careful about what class the girl s brother belongs to, and a little more careful to see that your locker key’s in your pocket so no substituting can be done.” “Stub” paused, still unenlightened, and to satisfy himself, went outside to see if the pennant were still up. To his horror he now understood. Some one had skillfully substituted the green and orange for the blue and gold, and all his intriguing was to protect—the Junior pennant! —R. C. ’14. 6 THE TOKA (Umiqueat nf ifextrn. Wherever Spanish arms went In the New World a trail of blood, hate and a desire on the part of the natives for revenge was left. And of all the nations carrying on explorations in the New World Spain was the least scrupulous, the most cruel. In the southern part of what is now the United States, extensive explorations were carried on. These were originated by a desire for the precious metals only, no thought of colonization ever coming to the adventurous Spaniards. In Peru, too, the same greedy, cruel spirit was shown. The natives were first conquered, then robbed and at last reduced to slavery, working their own mines and fields for their Spanish conquerors. It was In Mexico, however, that the most cruel spirit was shown and the highest form of civilization reduced by the Spaniards. The conquering was carried on here by the most gifted and daring Spaniard of his time. Hernando Cortes, a man trained both at court and In the battlefields of the Old World, with enough service in the New to make him thoroughly acquainted with the people he was to conquer. Cortes was perhaps the only man at that time who could have reduced the Mexican people with the small force at his command. In 1519, Cortes landed at the bay of Champeachy with a force of veteran soldiers trained in the New World warfare and well fitted for the work before them. He was at once attacked by the “half-wild people” of that region, but he of course defeated them very easily. Soon after this battle, Cortes was met by embassadors from Montezuma, the powerful Mexican king. These ambassadors gave Cortes presents of gold and silver and requested him to go no farther inland. Cortes with his characteristic decision burned his ships and started at once for the capital of Mexico. Several times during the march of Cortes toward the capital he was met by embassadors from Montezuma, who requested him to turn back. At last when the king saw that it was impossible to persuade Cortes to turn back he sent him an invitation to visit the capitol so as to raise an open war with the Spaniards. Never during their adventurous lives had the Spanish soldiers seen anything that would equal this city in splendor or beauty. The beauty, however, was lost upon Cortes. Those wide streets, paved and dustless, were merely looked upon with an eye that saw only their value to the heavily armed cavalry. The large temples were ideal places in which to barricade his army. That beautiful lake, a place to float small armed vessels which would aid in the reduction of the city and the gold which he saw on all sides was a means of buying favors with the King of Spain. Soon after his entrance to the city, Cortes persuaded the Mexican King to accompany him to the place where his soldiers were housed. THE TOKA 7 Once there the king was a prisoner and for seven months Cortes ruled the Empire through the king, who was his captive in hiB own capitol and surrounded by millions of loyal subjects. At last the Mexican people lost patience. An attack was ordered on the Spanish. The king tried to stop the war but he was assassinated while speaking to the army. After the death of the king the war began in earnest. Soldiers poured into the city from all over the empire. Thousands of these were killed by the Spaniards but others came to take their places. At last, hard pressed, Cortes decided to leave the city. He made the attempt after dark. The army of the natives, however, learned of the attempt and made an attack on the retreating soldiers. The Spanish were completely routed, over two-thirds of the entire force being destroyed. Later, Cortes returned to the city and conquered it after a prolonged siege, then changing it from a New World Empire to a Spanish Colony. Almost four hundred years have passed since Cortes first landed on the Mexican coast. Today all that Is left of the millions of highly civilized, well-governed people are a few wandering bands of Aztecs who weave blankets or string beads for the tourists, who travel through that region. And of proud old Spain, the country that carried on this great conquest, stripped of her great colonial possessions, humbled among nations, and with dissension at home, nothing remains. ®hr Nujlit Hrfnrr ffiaUnuip’rn 'Twas the night before Hallowe’en And all through the school Not a creature was stirring Or breaking a rule. The doors were all locked With greatest of care. In the fear that bad boys Ere long would be there. When all of a sudden There arose such a clatter That no one could tell Just what was the matter. Such a hurrying of feet. And trying of doors. Then wailings infernal Were mingled .with roars. 8 THE TOKA Then out through the door And down to the gate A figure rushed quickly. But, Ah! ’twas too late! For fast was it locked And high to the top And though made of Iron There was danger ’twould drop. So back up the stairs In haste then it flew. And all through the building The air became blue; While over the floor Ran rivers of tears That would fill any soul With thousands of fears. The boys just outside Were kicking the ball And making such noise That they heard not a call. Then dusk came at last. And up to the hall There wandered one boy To dispose of the ball. He unlocked the door And fell back in fear; For within a ghost screeched And his doom he thought near. But he gathered his courage And entered with care. When whom to his joy Should he see standing there But a dainty young maiden With a deep, frowning brow And smiling through tears Stood Miss McAdow. The door had been closed And as no one was nigh To rush to her aid She was ready to die. But the sight of a human So lessened her fright That she welcomed him gladly And beamed with delight. With a loud cry of Joy She sped on her way; They were friends evermore From that memorable day. THE TOKA 9 “$ljf iHan of (Elarkfi Prak” 4P NB very warm day in July one could have seen three young men certain peak in the Rocky Mountains. They carried overcoats strapmaking their way up a cog railroad which goes to the summit of a ped up in bundles upon their backs, and long walking sticks, which they were UBing for every purpose except as a help up the steep incline. Other travelers, who were just returning from their long journey to the summit, noticed their unnecessary exertions and warned them that they would need all their surplus energy before they had finished the hard trip before them. One might think it strange that they should be walking, when they might Just as well ride up on the train which went to the very summit, but this railroad did not get many passengers like these young men. They were out to ‘‘rough it” and wanted to meet with all the difficulties to be expected in carrying out such an expedition. These three young men were George Palmer, Charlie Straton, and his brother Earl. They had formed a fast friendship while in college and were now taking their vacation after their graduation. George was less fortunate than his chums, who had all the pleasures of home life, for he had never known his parents. He had always lived under the care of a guardian who had never told him of his father or mother. Late the same afternoon we might again have seen these three upon the last mile of their Journey. They no longer showed actions of surplus energy, but were now busy battling with the difficulties that confronted them. They were silent except for their deep breathing, for at this altitude the air is very light, and they were compelled to halt every little while. The wind was blowing a gale, and the drifting snow beat without mercy against their faces. The overcoats that were at the start very burdensome, were now most welcome. During one of their halts to regain a little of their lost energy which had been so carelessly wasted at first, they became aware that they were being followed by some one who continually dodged about the boulders to keep out of sight. They called to the unknown person and went back to search for him. but he could not be found. As they continued their Journey they made several unsuccessful attempts to discover the one who was following them. It was just about dark when they reached the summit. A good strong cup of coffee and a hot luncheon put new strength Into their bodies. They engaged rooms at the hotel for they wished to remain there for the night in order that they might see the splendor of the rising sun. They told the landlord about the man whom they noticed following them and asked if other travelers had ever had similar experiences. In answer to this they were told that they had been followed by the “Wild Man of Clark’s Peak.” Other climbers had spoken of seeing him, but he 10 THE TOKA had never bothered anyone and he was not considered dangerous. Several attempts to capture him had failed, so nothing was known about him. The next morning they were waked early by the bell boy, in order that they might see the sun rise. It was a glorious sight. All the world beneath seemed to be one mass of red flame. The wind which was blowing very hard piled the clouds about like waves of fire. After breakfast they started upon their return. They had forgotten all about the “Wild Man” until they observed that they were being followed again. They called to the man and to their surprise he came toward them. He kept his eyes fastened upon George and when about six feet distant from him he ran to him and falling upon his neck, sobbed like a child. Everyone tried to comfort him, and led him back to the hotel. The train was just going to start upon its descent, and as it was now too late to walk as they had intended, they bought their tickets. To their surprise they found that they could not leave the “Wild Man” who still clung to George and insisted upon following them. Finally, when the train whistled, ready to start, he began to beg the boys to take him with them. After much persuasion they decided to grant his request for he was such a pitiful sight, and seemed to be so determined that the boys did not have the heart to refuse him. The strange man caused a great deal of excitement on the train and many questions were asked him, none of which he answered. He still clung to George, as though he were afraid he would escape. When the four reached the foot of the mountain, they went straight to a hotel where they engaged a room for the old man and sent for a doctor. When the doctor arrived he examined his patient and said that he had been through a long spell of insanity, from which lie was just recovering. After having taken a little nourishment, the old man told George his story. Twenty years before he had suddenly obtained a fortune through the sale of some rich oil lands in Ohio. He had previously been very poor and had looked forward to the time when he, his wife, and his little son might some day live in a beautiful home in the city and be considered among the “Four Hundred.” When this fortune came to him, he saw the realization of his dreams. He went at once to the city and purchased the most costly residence that could be found. After they were settled in their new home, all they lacked to complete their happiness was a place in society. In order to introduce themselves into the upper class, they arranged a very fine banquet and Invited the “Elite Society” which was the best known and had the highest standing. This society was not composed of people of common blood such as he, but of people whose grandparents had come over in the Mayflower. Nevertheless, a great crowd of them accepted the invitation in order to see who and what kind of people these new “swells” were. The host and hostess, however, were not w’ell versed in the manners of high society and in less than two hours they had. through ignorance, Insulted the whole company who left the house with threats upon their lips. THE TOKA 11 The hoBtess was very much disturbed by this unfortunate affair and during the night died of heart failure. This was the cause of the husband’s insanity. He had run away into the mountains to be away from the sneering of high society. He had lived among the hills until the day he had followed George. When he first saw him, he was as one fascinated by some peculiar power and after being restored to his former mental condition, he recognized his Bon. Upon investigation the old man’s story proved true and George took him home to live with him where he could get into the best society but not such as he had tried in his early life. The Toka Published Monthly by Associated Students of the Grants Pass High School. Entered at the Postoffice at Gnuits Puss, Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Vol. V. Grants Pass, Oregon, November, 191 I. No. 2. THE TOKA STAFF. EDITOR LITERARY .... SOCIAL ATHLETICS .... LOCALS ALUMNI EXCHANGE .... COURT OF FOOLISHNESS . FACULTY ADVISER . . . . . . NIEL ALLEN.'12 . . . . BERNICE QUINLAN. '12 . . . . MILDRED CHURCHILL. 13 . . . . LEONARD MARTIN. '15 . . . . LAWRENCE UNDERWOOD. '14 . . . . VERNON BASLER.'ll . . . . MATTHEW RIDDLE.'13 BEATRICE WEBB. 12 . . . . CHRISTINA Mc LEAN Dusinexs Staff. BUSINESS MANAGER . . SUBSCRIPTIONS . . . . - IRVING KESTERSON. T 3 . . . . ROBERT HARRIS. 13 The young people of Grants Pass are fortunate in having such a nice and conveniently arranged high school home. The gymnasium on the basement floor is particularly well suited for parties and social gatherings that really should be a part of the experience HIGH SCHOOL PARTIES and education of young people. Already several very pleasant evenings have been spetC in this way. Doubtless there will be others as the session passes on. It is pleasing to note at these parties, so far, an entire absence of class rush spirit that has attended similar gatherings here in former years. Our young people are apparently “rising to the occasion” and are In no sense violating the privilege given them to use the building for social gatherings. It Is hoped that this spirit will continue throughout the year. These gatherings are always attended and chaperoned by high school teachers, who require that these parties shall end at 10:30 P. M. and on no condition ever later than 10:45; so every one should be at home by the seasonable hour of eleven o’clock. If on the night of one of these social gatherings, young people are later than eleven o'clock on reaching home, parents may know that it is not on account of the school party. Another wise provision made by the school authorities is never to permit these little gatherings on a so-called “school-night.” Thus lessons for the morrow do not suffer. As high school students we are to be congratulated on having such a pleasant school home. THE TOKA 13 With the opening of the fall term of school it seemed as if school spirit in Grants Pass High was all that could be asked, but not many days had passed before the foot-ball squad, instead of becoming larger materially decreased. Many of the boys seemed to think that FOOT-BALL the payment of their dues for the maintenance of athletics in the High School, placed them among the most loyal to the school, and in consequence it was rare that many more than the necessary eleven men reported for foot-ball practice on the athletic field. Consequently, on October 12, when the foot-ball team went to Medford, we paid the penalty, and paid heavily. The lesson that has only too often been given was again administered and it taught that a team can win only when it has the undivided support of the school behind it. All will admit that it is indeed a sacrifice to get out and work hard on the foot-ball field for two hours a day, five days out of the week, but winning teams are not made of men who are afraid of this, and there must be at least twenty-two men in school who have sufficient school spirit to do it. However, a good result of this game was to arouse in some the spirit that had been lacking and since that time the school spirit behind the team has helped much. Almost enough men for two teams have turned out for practice regularly and the girl’s basket-ball squad, which has been behind the boys since the first, succeeded in transmitting to the rest of the school some of their enthusiasm and the rooting” has been a great factor in the rapid improvement of the team. Now, if the boys keep up their work, we are sure the girls will forgive them for not helping at first. • • • The boys of the foot-ball squad have greatly appreciated the enthusiastic support awarded them from the first of the season by the basket-ball girls, and their appreciation of the banquet given them and the Ashland boys after the game can hardly be BASKET-BALL GIRLS expressed here. It seemed as if the girls had already done all they could to help foot-ball this season, so their work in serving the splendid dinner to the home and visiting teams on the twenty-first is greatly appreciated, first because of the spirit it shows us is behind Grants Pass High, and also because of the opinion the Ashland boys will have of the Grants Pass spirit. It is indeed, from the spirit in a school that an outsider gains his opinion of the school. • • • The Improvement in the course of study of the Grants Pass High School this year is marked, and especially is the addition of Domestic Science and Manual Training to be commended. In all probability these two studies are directly res-IMPROVEMENT IN COURSE OF STUDY ponsible for a large number of the names on the present enrollment, for there are many boys and girls of the High School age, who w'ould not attend school merely for the benefit to be derived from the other studies alone, but when they can get these benefits and at the same time get a practical training in some other direction they will avail themselves of the opportunity. 14 THE TOKA Sometimes as I pass a group of lusty, leather-lunged, virile High School students upon the street and contemplate the dynamics represented in their physical and mental make-up, 1 am led to wonder whether they have ever made a careful appraise-HOW ABOUT THK DIVIDENDS? ment of themselves and soberly considered their relations to the community. Have they ever considered their responsibilities to themselves because of their capacity for action? In their own estimation, are they merely raw material for the world’s laboratory and factory; or are they units of force by which to drive the world’s activities? They should find time between the “grind” of the class-room and the roystering of the foot-ball ground to make such appraisement, with a thought to their own future as well as to the future of the community and the state. “I’m not worrying myself about the future of the community; I’ve got my work cut out looking after Number One; see?” Just the sort of sentiment to be expected from Young America. But. my stripling friend, it is time for you to reflect that the state and the community have a lien upon you. It is time for you to consider that in a broad sense you are an asset, to be levied upon and exploited. A gigantic stock company has been organized in Oregon, with millions of paid up capital, and money has been lavishly spent upon equipment and fa'illties for the one purpose of exploiting you—YOU. The stock-holders are the state, your own community, your own family, and your own self. How about the dividends? The public school has been recommended to the easy-going public as “the best buy” in the market—a “dead sure thing”—an Investment that pays progressively compounding interest, not only in per capita wealth for the community, but in appreciated citizenship. On thi3 very supposition the property owners are being assessed mercilessly in order to facilitate your “coming on.” It is with this thought in mind that the old folks” are adding economy to hard work, and are seasoning their days with anxiety. How about the dividends? “You can search me.” Well, sir, it would be the proper thing for you to search yourself. The heaviest item of taxation is for the paramount purpose of insuring to the future of Grants Pass a moral and capable citizenship—a class of citizens who can do more than labor with their hands and earn a living for their families. The future will bring problems bigger than we are dealing with today, and you will be looked to by the responsible citizen to deal with them. Will you be prepared to “play the game?” Will you make good? Not if you quit your studies several years too soon. Just think of this when you contemplate “cutting” school, as too many of your predecessors have done, and going after a job. The tax-payers of this district are putting up their hard dollars for the purpose of producing a class of well-rounded, well-grounded citizens. Isn’t it a little like obtaining privileges under false pretenses for the young man to make use of one-half the advantages of the schools and throw the other half away? How about the dividends to the stockholders? —H. S. PRESCOTT. THE TOKA 15 nrial. On Saturday evening, October 21, the High School Basket Ball girls gave a dinner for the two football teams who had that afternoon struggled so valiantly for supremacy on the gridiron. All animosity ceased with the sounding of the last whistle; nothing but Jolly good-feeling was apparent as the guests gathered round the table which had been laid in the gymnasium. Plates were laid for thirty-eight and not only the two first teams, but also the subs, the coaches and the referee partook of the dainty feast provided by the girls. After dinner Mr. Turnbull, acting as toastmaster, called upon Captain Newell of Grants Pass, Captain Thorn and Mr. Wheeler of Ashland, and the coaches and referee for speeches, all of whom responded. Mr. Turn-bull then on behalf of the boys thanked the girls for the dinner. Miss Louise Harvey, captain of the Girls’ Basket Ball Team responded and closed by requesting “all hands to fall to” and clear the gymnasium for the reception following. During the reception the High School was opened to the Ashland students, who praised our new building very much. The students, upon arriving at the reception, were presented with introductory cards in the Ashland colors. The gymnasium was decorated in the red and white, and punch was served from a booth of autumn leaves. Through the introductory cards the Grants Pass students became acquainted with the Ashland visitors so that a pleasant evening was spent. Mr. Turner warned the students in plenty of time and the Ashland people were accompanied to the train by a large body of G. P. High representatives. • • • On Saturday morning, October 28, a crowd consisting of Helen Hair, Helen Hall, Gladys Conklin, Edith Dahlberg, Dora Birchard, Marguerite Heyer, Ruth Hathaway, Jeannette Cramer, Theodore Cramer, Lawrence Underwood, Edwin Bobzlen and Matthew Riddle assembled and started to walk to the ranch home of Vere Murray, two and a half miles outside the city. About half way, four of the party “stopped to rest,” and, much to the consternation of the Sophomore chaperons could not be persuaded to move on. However, when they finally arrived at their destination, and were turned over to the proper guardians, Gladys and Helen heaved long sighs of relief. After an impromptu shower bath, dinner, and a game of Ruth and Jacob, which some said was all pre-arranged, the ascent of the mountain behind the farm was begun. Some of the party became tired and deciding that sliding down a rock 16 THE TOKA pile covered with slippery pine needles was quite as enjoyable as climbing, and really much easier, remained behind to pursue this amusement. After the descent the weary walk homeward was begun, and in spite of Ruth’s gone-but-not-forgotten air which she wore all day, all yet heard from are supposed to have had a good time. � • • Columbus Day, a merry party of eleven G. P. H. S. students, with Miss McLean as chaperone started for Toka Heights. After going to the depot to see the foot ball boys off. they began their walk, laden with kodaks and lunch. Reaching Jones Creek they decided to have “eats” before going any farther. Two of the party went in search of water while the girls prepared lunch and the boys whittled “chop-sticks” on which each person was expected to balance beans on the perilous journey from plate to mouth. In spite of these difficulties the dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by the hungry participants. After dinner was over it was decided that climbing Toka Heights would require too much energy, so the party walked to the Golden Drift Dam instead. Miss Mcl ean fearing Bruce, the dog mascot of the party, might become salmoned. improvised a new kind of collar and chain, which caused much amusement. Some time was spent at the Dam and when the time came to journey back toward home it was decided that the return should be by way of the irrigation ditch. After a steep climb from the track up the hillside, the ditch was reached. The elevated walk afforded a splendid view of the beautiful Rogue River Valley arrayed in her bright autumnal colors. The party reached home about five o’clock rather tired but feeling repaid for their long walk by the many and interesting pictures taken, as well as the good time. • • « On Friday evening, October 13, the Sophomores being mindful of the time when they were poor, lone freshmen and wishing to assure the Freshmen that they felt kindly toward them gave a reception in the “gym” to which members of the two classes were bidden. The early part of the evening was spent in playing various games and then progressive anagrams were announced. The only trouble experienced with this was that a good many of the Freshmen were unable to count and kept the committee in charge extremely busy finding the various tables. Later in the evening refreshments, consisting of ice cream and wafers were served and then the party dispersed, the Freshmen entertaining a still higher opinion of the Sophs than before and the Sophs voting the Freshmen not such a bad sort after all. • • • As the Juniors wished to show their appreciation of the absence of their fond and loving teachers, Thursday evening, a moonless night, was chosen for the thoroughly enjoyed Beefsteak Roast.” Any one who was down town on that evening might have seen several THE TOKA 17 autos heavily laden with jolly Juniors and a few select friends wending their way to the famous camping grounds of Savage Rapids. Upon arriving all became very busy preparing the bounteous lunch and the chaperone in getting the coffee to boil. After the delicious spread, the entire crowd Journeyed toward the notorious Savage Creek Hall, situated on the high and rocky crest of Old Baldy. As soon as the hall was reached it was brilliantly illuminated with oil lamps and all Indulged in old-time cake walks, barn dances, etc., to grand and inspiring music. Later when the chaperone had counted his numerous flock he found that one little boy was missing. After an extensive search, the brilliant P. G. was found crouching behind a maid. When all were once more gathered together they started on their perilous Journey back to the camping ground where many lively games were enjoyed. After getting overheated by the games, Vernon seemed to think it necessary to cool off, so some of the kind-hearted girls proceeded to aid him by the application of a bucket of water. All were then afraid of his taking cold and it was decided to start for home immediately. It was a shame that the chaperone’s car preceeded the others, as one machine seemed to forget in which direction their home town lay, consequently Woodville had some late, or was it early visitors? 18 THE TOKA Athlpltra. Basketball. The basketball girls met early In the month and completed their organization, electing Louise Harvey as captain and Annis Love as manager. The girls are turning out well for practice, Btill there are afternoons when there are not enough to make two teams. Considering the fact that Miss Young always gives her time to the work, this should not be the case, if it Is necessary to make a little sacrifice in order to be on hand, do so. No definite schedule of games has been arranged, but there are prospects of a game with Glendale some time this month and we shall likely have a game with Ashland on Thanksgiving. We have good material and a good coach and it is our determination to put out a winning team. • • m Foot Itall- A score of 24 to 0 in favor of Ashland would seem to Indicate that a decidedly one-sided game was played on the High School grounds on October 21. Such, however, was not the case. At the beginning of tho game, things looked very favorable for G. P. H. S. but fumbles were made and it took a very short time for Ashland to run up a good sized score. The visitors were a little heavier and showed more experience in handling the ball, but the home team did some good work in holding the line, and in tackling. At no time during the entire game did the Grants Pass boys play off because they saw they were going to lose; In fact, the hardest playing was done in the last few minutes of the game, and if the time had not been so nearly up the chances are that we would have carried the ball over the opponent’s goal. Our team may not have won, but we, at least, have the satisfaction of knowing that they are good losers. • • • Grants Pass—Medford Game. The first game of the season was played at Medford, October 12th. As there was no school, several non-players accompanied the team in the capacity of rooters, coaches, general advisers, or whatever you might call them. Although things did not turn out exactly as we had planned, still, using the words of the optimist, “It might have been worse.” Our boys played the game for all they were worth, and with a great show of grit and determination, but to no avail. There were no quitters, and everyone was game to the last, even tho the odds were against them. Medford has a splendid team this year. Their playing shows the result of hard practice. They not only have a full number on the second team, but Judging from the number of youthful players about the grounds, we should say that each of the grade schools was represented by a squad. Had Grants Pass shown the proper spirit and turned out a full second team, to aid in practice, the result might have been more satisfactory than 39 to 0, favor of Medford. THE TOKA 19 ICnrala. Mrs. Savage was a visitor October 19. • • Mrs. Pattillo, Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Klocker visited the school November 2. • Mrs. Riddle visited school October 16. You should have seen Matthew working. • • • Irene Darneille, a former G. P. H. S. student, attended Institute at Medford, October 25-27. • • • Tyrrell Carner took sick Just before the Ashland game. The rest of the team took sick just afterwards. • • • Frances Gilflllan has been compelled to leave school as her mother was taken sick and was unable to do her work. • • • Annis and Helen Love spent institute week at their home in Myrtle Creek, returning to Grants Pass Sunday, October 29. • • • Harry Hull. Paul Kinney, Leah Slover and Roy Welters attended the Southern Oregon fair at Medford, Friday, October 7. • • • The High School orchestra met for the first practice on November 2. Practice will take place regularly once a week from now on. • • • Mr. Teuscher, President of the Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society, gave a six minutes' talk to the students which was enjoyed by all. • • • Robert Harryman and Clarence Pummill were both unable to take part in the Ashland game on account of slight injuries received in practice. • • A letter recently received from Miss Mueller states that she misses her friends in G. P. H. S. We are glad to hear that we have not been forgotten. • • • George Kroh took a party in his auto to Ashland to witness the game between Ashland and Medford. He arrived Borne little time before the game ended. • • • The authorities took great pains to create the Columbus Day holiday just before leap year so that it will be three years before they will have to give us another. 20 THE TOKA The Girls’ Glee Club holds its practice every Wednesday afternoon and is progressing nicely. Before a very long time passes, they hope to show the school what they can do. • • • Mervyn Cheetham, who has been confined to the Southern Pacific hospital, has had an operation performed for appendicitis. He was brought home October 24 and is now doing nicely. • Bertha Coats has reentered school. Although she attended the Grants Pass High School last year she did not enter at the beginning of this year. She is extremely lucky in being in the class of 1914. • • • “Ikey” Kesterson was appointed yell leader for the game with Ashland. He did good work but he was seriously handicapped by not having a horn and having to borrow one from Ethel so often. « • • Ray Bailey visited school October 31. He later enrolled as a student and is taking special work preparatory to taking examinations for entrance to Annapolis. We are glad to have him with us. • • • Teachers’ Institute was held at Medford, Octobet 25-27. The time passed very slowly for the students but the teachers were enabled to see many examples of what both teachers and pupils really should be. • A rooters’ meeting was held in the assembly room for the last fifteen minutes on the afternoon of October 8. Some enthusiastic yelling was done and interest was aroused for the approaching game with Ashland. • • Miss Young is rejoicing over the arrival of her parents who have come with the intention of making this their home. They have purchased. a residence on Tenth street and hope to take possession early this month. . • • 0 Fritz Dean, Earl Webb and Clarke Morey have been helping the foot-': ball team in their practice after school hours—Fritz Dean helping by giving the boys practice in forward passing, Earl Webb by his coaching and Clarke by telling how he used to do it. • • • After Institute at Medford, Mr. Turnbull, in company with two of the Medford faculty, “hiked” to Ashland to see the football game at the latter place on October 28. � • Ross Bailey was so pleased with his first visit to O. P. H. S. that he gave us another call on October 30. We are always glad to see him. • • � The debating society is not so large this year as it was last although as much interest will be shown by the students. Ashland and Medford have joined the Southern Oregon district. The question to be debated will concern the land grant to the California and Oregon railroads. Erie Best and Helen Love have been kept on the team and there will be four competitors for third place. THE TOKA 21 The rooters (?) who attended the football game at Medford were Miss Young, Mr. Turnbull, Louise Harvey, Josephine Moss, Fay Kiser, Glenn Howard and Rex Tuffs. They went down on the train while Paul Kinney took Harry Hull, Marguerite Cleveland, Alice Hansen and Miss Owen (chaperone) In his car. The auto arrived In Grants Pass somewhat later than the train. • • • Since it seemed imperative to say something after the game with Medford, although no one seemed Inclined to have much to say in public, Mr. Turnbull made a very neat speech, calculated to bring consolation to the hearts of many, in which he pointed out Instances similar to the Medford incident in which the defeated teams had later redeemed themselves. and he closed by admonishing any who might be inclined to show their pity to the football players, to save all their sympathy for Medford. • • • The Lyceum Entertainment Course for this season Is being run for the benefit of ihe High School library. There are to be five numbers In the course as follows: Senator Gore, Friday, November 3. Strollers Male Quartet, Monday, December 4. Dudley Ruck Co., Ladies Quartet. Tuesday, February 6. Le Brun Opera Co., Wednesday, March 13. Rntto, Impersonator, Saturday, April 27. The course should be very liberally patronised by students and friends of the high school. A special rate of SI.50 for the five entertainments is offered to students. • • T.ast August the City Recorder, M. L. Opdycke, was in correspondence with a large bonding firm of Toledo, Ohio, relative to their sale of certain Improvement bonds. In order to give the firm some idea of our city, Judge Opdycke forwarded to them some advertising literature of the Commercial Club and also included a copy of the Toka for June. We quote below from a letter afterwards written by the firm to Mr. Opdycke, as It may be of Interest to the readers and friends of the Toka. Not that so much is said, but the fact that so large a corporation, doing millions and millions of dollars of business each year, should take notice of the Toka Is a very fine compliment to our school paper. We quote from the letter: Toledo. Ohio, August 19, 1911. Mr. M. L. Opdycke, Grants Pass, Oregon. Dear Sir: We are In receipt of your letter of August 14th, and the literature of your Business Men’s Club which you forwarded giving Information requested by us. We wish to thank you for sending this literature as it will be Just about what we want. We agree with you that the school publication “The Toka”, Is a meritorious one and that In Itself goes to speak well for your city. 22 THE TOKA Alumni. Helen Clarke ’08 is receiving high social honors at O. A. C., where she is a Junior this year. • • We notice with pleasure that Errol Gilkey ’10 has attained the high honor of associate editor of the Willamette Collegian, his college paper. We are sure that Errol will fill this office well and hope to see him receive many more honors in his college life. • • • Max Tuffs ’ll visited school one day this month. He has returned from Dorris, California, to take a business course in one of the schools of Portland. • • • Three of our alumni attended Teachers’ Institute this year for the first time. Lolita Woodcock ’10 and Elizabeth Davis and Ierne Ahern of last year’s class, were the ones thus honored. They are going back to their schools with so much knowledge that they will doubtless bring under that contrary boy and help that ignorant girl who have been the bane of their teaching experience. • • • De Ette Tetherow, ’10, was married on October 18 to Lester Coburn of this city. The young people are both well known here and are popular in social circles. They have a fine new bungalow on B street where they will be at home to their friends after November 1. • • • Oregon City, Ore., Oct. 30, 1911. Mr. Vernon Basler, 934 N. Ninth Street. Grants Pass, Oregon. Dear Vernon: The request that I write something for publication in The Toka, received some days ago. The honor conferred upon me thereby is felt far more keenly than any inspiration wherewith to comply. My first inclination was to frankly acknowledge my utter inability to write anything of interest to Toka readers and out of consideration for them, to decline to comply with your request. Upon further consideration, however, I have decided as did the newly hired cook in a surveying camp, and go ahead. The cook was a small man of weak and squeaky voice. He was a THE TOKA 25 stranger and the chief of the party knew nothing of his qualifications for the place. He was hired simply because no one else could be found to do the cooking. When the party was well under way, one of the men. a little dubious of the new cook’s abilities, went so far as to inquire of him whether or not he understood the preparation of a good meal. The man replied in his shrill falsetto, “You’ll find out.” So instead of making any apologies, I shall simply leave you to “find out.” You suggested “The United States Geological Survey Work” as a subject and since I think of nothing better, I shall act upon the suggestion. Of course any technical discussion of the work would be simply a huge bore and I’m not sure that a more general treatment will be much more interesting. This branch of the Geological Survey really has nothing to do with Geology and could better be termed a Topographical Survey. It is conducted under the direct supervision of the Government altho in Oregon as in many other states, the state goes dollar for dollar with the Government in having this work done. The work consists of making what are known as quadrangle maps of various parts of the country. One of these maps usually includes an area some fifteen or twenty miles square and Is named after the principal town, city or geographical feature contained in the quadrangle. Upon the map is shown every road, the leading trails, every railroad, house, church, school, cemetery, stream, mountain, and the elevation of any point on the map above sea level. A person can find his or her own house, scale off the distance that it is located from any neighboring stream, town or mountain and tell what its elevation above sea level is; by means of one of these maps. The maps are also valuable for engineers and surveyors when they are contemplating a new railroad or an irrigation system. The Grants Pass quadrangle was mapped some years ago and a copy can probably be obtained from one of the newspaper offices in Grants Pass or by sending five cents to The Director, U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. The work is pleasant, being out of doors and very healthful. I recently heard the result of a football game with the Ashland High but trust that the next encounter may end more favorably for the G. P. H. S. team. 1 am also expecting to hear of successes along other lines of athletics and debating ere long. Wishing The Toka and the High School every possible success, I remain, Yours very truly, HERBERT J. GILKEY. 08. P. S. A short time ago I received a letter from George Harper, another G. P. H. S. '08, and it gives such a vivid description of his experiences upon the Des Chutes River, where he is engaged in work similar to what 1 am doing here, that I am enclosing it, at the risk of my own life, believing that Toka readers will find it both entertaining and instructive. Harper is not aware that I am doing this and if worst comes to worst and I perish for my indiscretion just remember that my life was given that The Toka readers might not lack a choice morsel. H. J. G. 24 THE TOKA The Dalles, Ore., Oct. 16, 1911. Mr. H. J. Gllkey, Oregon City, Oregon. Dear Kid: I suppose you are still of the same opinion that I am a poor letter writer. It’s true all right, and the disadvantages of living In camp do not tend to help me any. We had a thunder of a time getting started to camp. You know at the beginning we were living off the country, and while waiting for the camp outfit to come (it was shipped to the wrong place), we lost five working days. We are now in a camp about 22 miles up the river and move Wednesday to a place about 32 miles up. We have a good camp outfit; two sleeping tents and one mess tent where the cook also sleeps. Each man has a small folding camp cot, and Mr. Taylor and I have a small folding camp table. The cook is fine. Best man cook I ever knew. We have a big variety of things, too. Our bread and meat we get fresh from The Dalles every two or four days (by express). On the whole, this camping out isn’t half bad. It’s going to be quite cold later on, however. The mornings and evenings are quite cool now. I usually go to bed about 8 or S:S0, because it’s so cold I must do that in order to keep warm. Saturday I flagged the train here at the camp and went to The Dalles, comlig back yesterday. The trains go either way during the middle of the day. My trip was purely a business one. there being a lot of things we needed. We have the permission to flag the train at any point we wish to. which makes traveling an easy matter. We have difficulty in getting our mall out from here tho. You see the mail is carried by the Oregon Trunk, on the other side of the river, and there are no postoffices on this side. We have finally rigged up a stunt whereby we fasten the letters on a stl k and hand them up to the engineer as he goes by. They all know us and are very obliging. Our mail Is sent out to us from The Dalles with the meat and bread. I am suffering, have been suffering and probably will continue to suffer until I get out of this country, with a malignant, soul-terrifying, heart-rending attack of hay fever. There is quite a bit of sage brush on the less steep slopes and at this season of the year It has a sort of flower on it which is heavily laden with fine, yellow dust. This gets In my nostrils and T sneeze for half an hour steadily sometimes (almost). It even sets me going if I look at it too hard. Laying iokes aside, the case Is serious. If I accidentally brush against some of It and breathe some of the dust, a regular paroxysm (do you know what that Is?) of sneezing siez.es me and I rarely stop short of 1R sneezes. W'hen I am finally through, I hardly know whether my head is still on or not, and it leaves me with a weak, all-in feeling. They are not ordinary sneezes. I defy even you to choke one of them back. They start in my nose, run down my throat, grab my stomach at the bottom, drag that up to my throat, let loose, then run out my mouth, eyes, nose, and every other vent hole; from my mouth as noise and wind, from my nose as wind, from my eyes as water, and ro forth, et cetera, etc., etc. I guess I’ve told it all now. At least, I think I’d better stop before I think of something worse. Yours, GEORGE. THE TOKA 25 iExrltattxjpa. Ocean Breeze, Aberdeen, Wash. Your stories are interesting and well written. We are pleased also to notice that your exchange list is to be better taken care of. • • Oracle, Woodward High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Although your paper is very attractive, it would be materially bettered by an enlarged joke column. • • • The Clarion, Salem, Oregon. We are glad to see our last year’s exchanges back again. Your’s is a fine paper. • • The Spectrum, Jefferson High School, Portland, Oregon. The Spectrum is our best exchange for this month. The material is good and all departments are well attended to. The cover especially is to be commended, being suggestive and of very simple and neat design. • • • The Kh Hah Xam, Walla Walla, Washington. Your stories are good and the paper throughout is attractive on account of its simplicity. • • • The Mountaineer, Butte, Montana. Your cover Is especially neat and pleasing this time. Also we notice the good stories In your paper. • • • The Premier, Fall River, Mass. The Freshman number is Indeed a very good issue and we are glad to have it on our exchange list this month. • • • The Troulwulour, Portland Academy, Portland, Oregon. The Troubadour shows plenty of school spirit. It is interesting to notice that you do not have an advertising section but devote your whole paper to the benefit of its readers. 2b THE TOKA (Enurt nf JfuoUHfjnpHfl. TOKA QUESTION BOX. (The Editor will be glad to answer all questions on any perplexities.) Dear Editor:—I am worried and desire your advice. Is it all right for me to sit at the reading table and smile at the other girls when “She” is not in the room? Yours, H. H. P. S.—I wish we could sign our full names for I do not want you to think this is Howard Hall. Ans.—You may do this safely provided you are sure that some one will not run and tell “Her. • • Mr. Editor:—Can you tell me some way in which I can make the other students, especially the Freshmen, realize that I am an Alumnus, and treat me with proper respect? in haste, V. B. Ans.—Act the part. • • • Mr. Editor:—Is it not rather discouraging to have to write up the accounts of our football games? Truly yours. Athletic Editor. Ans.—If it is discouraging for you, think of the story written up from the other side. However, above all things, do not knock the team. There is a wider field than that for knocking. • • • My dear Editor:—Don’t you think it was unkind of the faculty to change my seat? I was very happy where I was and I was having a fine time. Sorrowfully yours, M. F. Ans.—It certainly was. But why expect kindness from such as they? • • • My dearest Editor:—Will you please explain to me why my name is not on the honor roll pasted near the reading table? I have studied hard and I am sure that I have done as good work as some of those who are there. In tears. Freshman. Ans.—Never be discouraged. Some of those who are there now never attained that honor during their first year in school. • • • My dear Editor:—I wish some friendly advice. Could you supply me with the latest styles in hair dressing so that I could vary It at least every two days? Yours, D. J. Ans.—You will find what you want by reading volume five of Mme. De La Brunzwoir. The Young Fellows Suit Our clothes for young fellows are particularly attractive this season. They’re dignified, refined and different. Not freakish or foolish, but clothes of character with plenty of snap, quality and style—the attire that proclaims good breeding as well as the vim of youth. The Fabrics are Colorings and Mixtures adapted for Young Men’s Wear. Suits $12.50, $15.00 to $30.00 The young man “Looking” will be as welcome and will receive the same courteous attention as the young man “Buying.” Peerless Clothing Company THE STORE FOR YOUNG MEN GRANTS PASS ART STUDIO For the best in Photography. Artistic Portraits in every style and size. Copying and enlarging. Kodak work developed and finished prompt and neat. Commercial work will be given prompt attention. :: :: :: WE HANDLE SUPPLIES FOR THE AMATEUR Flowers at Christmas If you plant the bulbs now you can have flowers in the house during the whole winter. China Lilies, 3 bulbs for 25 cts. Paper Wh. Narcissus, per dozen, 40 cts. Roman Hyacinths, “ 65 “ Single Hyacinths, “ 75 Double Hyacinths, “ 85 “ Crocus, Fuchsias, Showdrops, Auratum Lilies, Tulips, etc. Leave orders for cut flowers, rose bushes and anything for the garden. CRAMER BROS. ODD FELLOWS' BLOCK NOW IS THE TIME To prepare for your Holiday Presents. The days are precious, so don’t be content with what you have seen, but come in and let us show you our large line of Jewelry, Silverware, China and Novelties. O. F. WITTORFF, The Jeweler SUCCESSOR TO BERT BARNES Alfred H.— They’re making shingles out o’ cement nowadays.” Edwin B.—“I don’t mind that so much but if maw ever gets a pair of cement slippers. I’m going to hit the pike.” • • • George K.—“Lend me a fire, old chap, and I’ll be everlastingly indebted to you.” Howard H.—“That’s Just what I’m afraid of.” • • • Marguerite C.— (Trans. Old English)—“A Monk is like a fish out of water.” Everything in Hardware GRANTS PASS HARDWARE CO. The Big Hardware Store T R. M. C FINDLEY Oculist and Aurist GLASSES FITTED AND FURNISHED Grants Pass, Oregon S. LOUQHRIDGE, M. T . Physician and Surgeon X Ray Parlors and Electrical Appliances Calls day or night Office Phone 325 Residence 324 . P. TRUAX, m. d. Physician and Surgeon Albert Building. Sixth St.. Grants Pass. Oregon EDWARDS. VANDYKE La wver Opera House Block. Grants Pass. Oregon EARL V. INGELS, IB- Sc. Assayer and Chemist Cal vert-Paddock Block - Grants Pass. Ore. Echvard N. Bywater, M. T). Specialist Eye, £ar, Note and Throat Glasses Fitted Schmidt Building - Grants Pass, Oregon W. H. FLANAGAN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office. Corner Sixth and G Sts. Flanagan Building E. C. MACY, D. M. D. Successor to Dixon Bros., Dentists First Class Work 109 1-2 South Sixth St.. Grants Pass, Oregon A. W. LISTER, I). M. D. DENTIST OVER CALHOUN S WILLIAMS QLOSSOP BARBER SHOP We attend strictly to business. C. A. WILLIAMS. Propr. Dr. W. W. WALKER, DENTIST Conklin Building. Grants Pass. Oregon O. S. BLANCHARD ylttorney-at-Law Grants Pass Banking and Trust Co. Building Time and tide wait for no man. But any thing will wait for a woman.—Ex. H. P. TRACY Watchmaker and Jeweler 203 SOUTH SIXTH ST. GRANTS PASS. OREGON The Perfect Style and Comfort of the Famous Nemo Corsets —is the result of intelligent shaping and designing, whereby Nemos fit the figure, and therefore are a support—not a drag. The perfect style of Nemo Corsets is shown by the fact that Nemos are the present corset-sensation in Paris, where the foremost store in “Fashion’s Capital” now makes a leading specialty of Nemo Corsets—in the largest and handsomest Corset Department in the world. We have Nemos for every figure. FOR STOUT WOMEN $3.50 TO $5.00 Nemo “Self-Reducing” SLENDER AND MEDIUM $3.50 AND $4.00 5elf-Reduz:::tb Nemo “Lastikops” Corsets THE GOLDEN RULE STORE WE EXPECT NEXT WEEK THOSE New High School Pennants WATCH FOR THEM At Demaray’s DRUG AND STATIONERY STORE FOR Good Lunches AND Hot Drinks GO TO CARGILL’S CONFECTIONERY For a Fine Set of Furs VISIT WADE'S 407 G ST. GIBSON GROCERY CO. INCORPORATED Grocers to the Finest Trade THREE STORES Kerby, William and Grants Pass, Oregon Dear Editor:—You would indeed be setting my anxious fears aside if you would have the extreme kindness to inform me as to whether there is a new dictionary of recent publication. My supply of new phrases and words is undeniably becoming exhausted and I should like to find a new source from which to replenish it. Anxiously, H. L. Ans.—The dictionary in question has not yet come to our notice. I would advise that you continue with your present supply of words and phrases yet awhile. Very few know the difference, so do not think of them in the same light as you do. “As ye sew, so shall ye rip.”—Sewing Class.—Ex. The Owl Billiard and Poo! Room Hull Bros., Props. Confectionery, Tobacco and Cigars, Soft Drinks and Pipes Calvert Building. Sixth Street letoH ssaP stnarG Not Backward in Furnishings Good Accommodations y The old man (at 12 g. m.):—“Tommy, go tell the young man to go.' Tommy:—“He can’t; sister’s sitting on him.”—Ex. Cbe Courier 3ob=Print Shop for all kinds of Office Stationery, €tc. Jewell Hardware Company Sell Everything in Hard-ware. Wagons, Buggies, Sur-ries. Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Harness, Saddles, Robes, Guns, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, Builders’ Hardware and Tools, Automobiles, Engines and Pumps, Paints, Oils, Glass, Lime, Cement, Sulphur. Grants Pass - Oregon Miss D.—(In 1 Latin)—“What is the infinitive for ceno?” Fay K.—“Canary.” • a • Evelyn Q.— (At the football game)—“What time is it?” Bernice—“Twenty-two to nothing.” MOST SANITARY AND UP-TO-DATE Temple Market W. C. AHLF. Proprietor Eastern Shoe Repair Shop All Repairing Done by Modern Machinery. 606 H St. W. M. HAYES Prop. Josephine Livery Gompany Opposite Hotel Josephine 511 E STREET PHONE 9 J THE ANGELO STUDIO Grants Pass is noted for its beautiful women. The Angelo Studio has had no small part in spreading this reputation abroad. THE ANGELO STUDIO Just Received at Mrs. E. Rehkopfs THE LATEST Marabout Boas, Muffs and Evening Waists THE WHITE HOUSE GROCERY FINEST TEAS AND COFFEE TT We would like for you to call □J and let us quote you prices on our line of • ' j Stoves and Ranges Hardware, Tinware Graniteware r Aluminumware Paints and Oils All the swagger models Mechanics’ are here. Some class to and Edge Tools the one illustrated. First Cement class repair department in PLUMBING AND connection. SHEET METAL SHOPS R. L. Bartlett Coron-Booth Grants Pass, Oregon Hardware Co. 105 South Sixth St. NORTH SIXTH ST. - GRANTS PASS Mr. E'ditor:—Why is it that some people will not subscribe for your paper? They read it, for I see them borrowing their neighbor’s copy. Yours in doubt, R. H. Ans.—No one can answer. It is unbelievable. Dear Editor:—Considering my ability, don’t you think the students w’ould have been wiser if they had elected me yell leader? Disappointedly, E. W. Ans.—Undoubtedly, but they likely realize that you will make as much noise anyhow. • • • Miss O.—“W’ho was Sir Julian?” Cora N.—“He was a very good house-keeper.” If you wish to see Carl call at Josephine Barber Shop If you wish to see De call at 609 J G street, next to Grants Pass Hotel Williams DeGeneault 1 7' ne 3hat )f ‘ u- Sanrovia' I (jv 9t’m a litt e better | than the beat 5p Jt lusts. AND REMEMBER TOO. THOSE ICoumpy Ammrait Ilpautg (EhnrolatPB For sale by Sabin the Druggist who makes and sells “Persian Secret” For the hands and face j SABIN THE DRUGGIST Ka? Western Hotel C. E. McLane Everything Served American Plan 35 and 50 Cents Joe Wharton THE MAN WHO SELLS Guns Ammunition Guttery Fishin£ Tackle Sporting Goods Etc. SIXTH STREET. GRANTS PASS Della J.— (In Englisb)—“Miss Owen, what Is the Love Knot?” Miss O.—“Why. child?” Della—“Won’t you please show me how?” • • Robert H.—(Translating Chauser)—“The Reve’s legs were so slender that he—he—he couldn’t support his calves.” • Fleda S.—(In Physics)—“Did you want us to find the rate of the car after it has stopped?” The Large end Best Equipped Livery New Building. New Rigs. Good Horses Stable in Southern Oregon end Careful Drivers The Grants Pass Livery Stables Burkhalter Haberman, Proprietors Special Attention to Feeding Transient Stock Prompt and Courteous Treatment to All Handle All Kinds of Hay and Grain Corner Sixth and I Streets Telephone 363 Grants Pass - - Oregon VELOX The Perfect Photo Paper The Chapeau Mrs. A. C. Riely MM AH Grades For AH Negatives EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY Row el Vs Kodakery GRANTS PASS. OREGON 206 SIXTH STREET Miss B.— (In 3 Cooking)—“Before an animal is killed it is alive.” MOORE BROS. Quality Bread Grants Pass Homes We have a few very attractive homes at prices that are just as attractive Let us show you these before building. We can save you money. CAKES, PIES, COOKIES, CONFECTIONERY Suburban Acreage Two or three tracts that are exceptionally good and at very reasonable prices. 413 FRONT ST. Phone 22 J E. L. CHURCHILL W. C. LOCKETT 202 1-2 N. Sixth St. Josephine Hotel Bide I. A. Mundinger Plumbing, Tinning and Heating GAS HEATING A SPECIALTY 304 North Sixth Street The Model Bakery Everything in the lines of Cakes, Bread and Pies FANCY CAKES TO ORDER Phone 108 R 516 E.F Street Mocha The Place to Eat Our Motto: “We Deliver the Goods“ We Handle the Best the Market THfords G STREET PHONE 181 R Miss W.— (In 3 Hist.)—“What kind of cases were brought to the church courts?” Irving K.—“Breach of promise cases.” • • Mr. Turner—“What are you doing in my melon patch?” Arthur N.—“Why, I, er, er, fell from an air ship.” MANUEL HESTON Second Hand Goods Bought and Sold Bicycles and Bicycle Repairing 702 SOUTH SIXTH STREET PHONE 23 J For first-class work go to Hall’s 1 MYERS’ Art Store BARBER SHOP FOR YOUR 4 Chairs. Baths in Connection CHRISTMAS AND WOLKE-CALVERT BLDG. HOLIDAY GOODS --''.m rr V ? r- f W;W.fK� k,: THE HIGHEST IN POINT is a matter under dispute. Both Cook and Peary claim the honors. This bank’s conservatism is indisputable and its record stands high in financial integrity and service to the public. Grants Pass Banking Trust Co. I .EON L. HERRICK. President CEO. P. JESTER. Cashier JAS. T. TUFFS. Vice-President LLOYD A. LAUNER. Am. Cashier A The High School Should m Hare a Thanksgiving Time Viet tola We’ll have • bone to pick with you if we don't get your duda to press. Get “hep to our peerless creeses. MM Greatest of Entertainers Peerless Press Parlors H. DELANEY. Heed Mut By Wireless 35.J See Newell tj A Savings Account is a Tonic Hard to Beat for the Person who must face the future on his own hook. Saving is the first great principle of success. It creates independence and stimulates one’s best efforts. With a dollar and a determination to succeed you can lay a good foundation for the future. Josephine County Bank, jRoregonASS Miss O.—“What religion was Burke?” Sloane T.—“His mother was a Catholic and his father was a Protestant, but I don’t know what he was.” Miss McL.— (In Com. Law)—“Who are pawnbrokers?' George—“Jews. ’ ’ Della J.— (Trans. 3 Ger.)—“And he inherited a pipe with a long handle.” Cut Glass, Community Silverware and Hammered Brass are three of the new lines recently added to the stock carried by the Rogue River Hardware Company at the Big Red Front WE WILL BOTH LOSE MONEY if you buy articles in any of these lines without first seeing our stock and getting our prices Rogue River Hardware Co. THE BIG RED FRONT KINNEY TRUAX (ilip Jfirat National Sank OF g mtthmt ©rrgmt With Adequate Capital, Ample Reserves, and Enlarged Facilities, this Bank is prepared to care for all your Banking Needs. Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits $100,000 L. B. HALL, - - President H. L. GILKEY. - Cashier If love Is blind can a divorcee?—Ex The New Racket 5c, 10c, 15c and 25c Goods Our Specialty 1 ■ I 11 i Five, Ten, Fifteen, Etc. NEW RACKET 519 G ST. Rogue River Electric Co. 513 E STREET PHONE 169 Grants Pass, Oregon New Josephine Hotel METSCHAN BROS., Manager Rates, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 EUROPEAN PLAN Pathetic But Appropriate. Owen Moore went away one day Owen Moore than he could pay. Owen Moore came home one day Owen Moore.—Ex. • • Robert H.—“When did you return from Institute?” Miss McL.—“I tried to come on the motor but I couldn’t get on.” Robert—“I understand. That is usually the case with those who are returning from Medford.” Kizer's Confections tM 308 1-2 S. SIXTH GROCERIES RIGHT GOODS AND RIGHT PRICES J. PARDEE 417 G STREET Don’t Forget when you plan to entertain that a brick of ice cream will solve the problem and that we are always at your service. jfc, Russell’s re Confectionery For a Pleasurable Outing INQUIRE FOR SPECIAL TRIPS AT SPECIAL PRICES McLean Auto Livery Phone 271-J or 13-L Garage 210 So. 6th St £SV i shirts: Golf Shirt iff! � f i� i fe Comfort V There are three A. essential points jOJin'a golf shirt--- 1 |jg 1 p fit, quality and 1EP gBgf gg 1 pattern. P®il mm Patterns you can get any where, but when you can K Bhauv I get fit and quality, too, and at a moderate price, you have shirt comfort. ' I Our winter assortment in Corded and Oxford‘Shirtings are the best | wearing shirts made. WucbunU, $1.00 and $ 1.25 IVHtneyx, $1.50 and better GEO. S. CALHOUN CO. HOME HART, SCHAFFNER MARX