Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1914 volume:

Slu' fcxrplatur i a 14 Nappatirp S� rhunl Annual taff Editor-in-chief ............ ...... .....MARLO BERGER Associate Editor.........................GERTRUDE SHEETS Associate Editor .................... CLAYTON WEBER Artist and Cartoonist ....................BLANCHE BLOSSER Business Manager ..........................GEORGE WARNER Society Editor..............................MADGE ROOSE Sporting Editor......... ................ORA STRYCKER Circulating Manager ..................... FORREST NICKLER • Assistant Circulating Manager . .. BERNICE LEHMAN Ulnari) nf tiiuratum ALBERT MI TSCHLER, President DR. W. a. PRICE, Secretary HARVEY E. COPPES, Treasurer ahp § rnuir (Elass nf 1914 OFFICERS President.................MARLO BERGER Secretary...........GERTRUDE SHEETS Treasurer.......................CLAYTON WEBER MOTTO •LABOR OMNIA YINCIT’’ CLASS COLORS OLI) ROSE ANDIASH CLASS FLOWER La FRANCE ROSE CLASS YELL Old Rose and Ash! Old Rose and Ash! 1914 is the class! All around the minnie pool! One-a-zua, two-a-zua, three-a-zua-zam; A boh-tailed wooly cat, a kettle and a can; Hail’em! Scal'em! ’14 Nail’em! Tee! Taw! Buck! Mablo Berger “My pompadour's my pride.” For two years Berger, the youngest member of the class, has sieered our frail bark through the stormy seas of class fights and other difficulties, with his presidential rudder. He is our able editor-in-chief, and class valedictorian. Besides all this he excels in athletics, being star forward on the basket-ball team. He has remained invulnerable to the darts of Cupid until very recently. Blanche Blosser “A grin’s a grin for a’ that.” While ‘'Bloss” has spent a large part of her Senior year in enlivening the history class, site has found time to exercise her artistic genius in the capacity of illustration editor of the Excelsior. In her .lunior year she was captain of the girls’ basket-ball team. Sire is our president’s right hand man. Clayton Weber “A great man is always willing to be little.” “date.” our treasurer, lias plenty of grit and a wealth of common sense; is always at work. Indeed he is so busy that he cannot find time to visit tits neighboring town as much as he would like. He is thoroughly alive and wide awake, a hustler for business. Luoile Yarian “And it just would talk.” “Lucy,” our able historian, has a will of her own. She possesses a kind heart, however; is very fond of class parties but fonder still of inter-class scraps. She has an art for dress-making and will undoubtedly develop this taste in some college. Forrest Nickler “I wait—I stay—I hesitate: I’m wont to linger at the gate.” “Frosty” is our school-teacher. When we see his frown we’re thankful that we never have to be his pupils. lie is very much interested in the study of agriculture: is fond of walking down west on the railroad track and can talk a blue streak w hen he gets started. Frsie Silberg “Woman is curious: they’ve got their ways.” I rsie is one of the most loyal supporters of the “Old Rose and Ash.” Where class spirit is needed, she is “there with the goods.” She is the class songster. Lillian Blessing “A firm yet cautious maid.” “Lillie” has proved to be all that her name implies. She has had perseverance enough to walk several miles each morning, from her country home, in the worst of weather. Lowell Roosk “A jolly fellow, he. and a man Of better heart I know none.” The man with the big head, the big feet, big appetite: in fact big all over even to his heart; when he starts to laugh it is hard to tell just when he will stop. All obstacles are unknown to him: he’s an optimist by nature. Gertrude Sheets “A most potent, grave, and reverend senior.” “Gertie,” our secretary, has a heart as sunny as her hair. We won’t say anything more about her only that she is our ever cheerful one, has a goodly store of ideas, and surprises us oftimes by wearing newr rings, etc., winch of course have been given her by her mother. Bernice Lehman “Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.’ “Yaller,” is fond of olives, pickles, in fact anything sour. She is sweet as long as she isn’t cross. The .Junior class seems to have a strong attraction for her (reasons best left unsaid); she does not like commercial arithmetic but dotes on history. Will attend Goshen College. George Warner “Love is a sad thing, love is a dizziness. It hinders a young man from attending to his business. George stars as guard on the basket-ball team; likes all his studies and is bound to succeed in anything he undertakes. He is a very steady youth with opinions all his own. “Other” girls have no attraction for him. Marie Bcrracii “A daughter of the gods, divinely tall; And most divinely fair.” Marie, our gifted soprano, has spent her entire school career in Nappanee. As her generous nature was so well known throughout the history of class 14 she was chosen to write the class will. Ruth Stryckek “Who makes quick use of the moment Is a genius of prudence.” Ruth has been a steadfast and reliable member of her class throughout the four years she has been with us. She sets the pace for the rest of the class in mathematics. Ora Stryckek “A man of unlimited strength.” Ora, our athletic editor, is the patriarch of the class. Although lie devotes a great deal of his time to a certain interest outside of school lie can always be depended upon to fill his ‘nook and corner” in tlie class. Madge Roosk “O girls, I just know my hair's a fright.” “Midget” is always in for some fun, especially when it comes to “weany roasts,” etc.: is full of energy and fire but doesn’t like too much study. Mathematics is her forte. Her ability for speed can readily be guessed from the long trips she sometimes makes. 4)n iHnnoriam B £ MARGARET THOMPSON BIRTH AUG. 21. 1895 DEATH MAY 20. 1912 (Class ijaslnry LUCILB YAKIAN This is a history of a very exceptional class; it must begin as all other histories should, viz., In the beginning. So in September of the year 1910 we came thirty-seven strong. Those Freshmen best known have come up with us from the grades; the other type, proverbially connected with the grass or new-mown hay, have come in from the country. What to do with us, no one knew! Everyone called us green. But don’t laugh at Freshmen! We knew our place as Freshmen and when in the presence of our Elders we were usually meek, quiet and humble. One day we decided to organize, but our watchful Shepherd, ill-. Duker, heard the decision and at once checked it. Then came the end of the first year: with our cards in our pockets we strode off home like conquerors from a field of battle. Sophs? Yes, nor did we fail to tell anybody. Come back, did we? Well, yes, that is. part of us did. Others, however, thought it their duty to remain at home and help their dads weed the gardens. The parents of others became alarmed at the rapid learning of their childrn and feared that another year would burst their heads; yet others though another year would burst their bank account, so they provided against disaster. One boy a preachers son, ran away and joined the navy. What did we amount to as Sophs? We beat all otherSophomore records, •lust step into our first class meeting. Quiet did we say? Nay! We have always been much blessed with the gift of class spirit, and this was greatly developed by our First President, who only served one year and is long since “gone but not forgotten”. Ask about our pranks all you will, but don’t ask us to tell too much till we get our diplomas neatly tucked up under our arms. When we returned the next autumn they wrote across our cards the word “Junior,” which is a word meaning ‘peace.’ To say more on this subject would be giving away secrets and ’tis not best. It was during this year that we gave the Senior Reception. The Committee on Eats and Stunts covered themselves with glory. Experience alone, better even than the Historian, can tell you the joys of the Junior year. Let vis now turn to our most important of all years, the Senior year. Although twenty-two have left us since we started, the remainder are doing double duty. We are giving two plays, “Farm Folks” and “The Deacon,” and publishing an annual. We bear the distinction of being the first class of the Nappanee High Schools to graduate in caps and gowns. In closing our eventful History, we must say farewell to X. II. S. forever,—a word that makes us linger; yet, Farewell. f Class 8 mtg URSIK 91 LB ERG Music by Frank J. Allen The noblest class of N. H. S., Best that she could e’er possess, Fifteen girls and boys before you stand. Who’ve gone through school all tiie way, Obeyed the rules they all will say, What else, may we ask, could you demand? CHORUS O class ’14, of you we proudly, proudly sing, Let our hearts sing and our voices ring, Of all the highest classes you are king; Thy memory e’er will cling. Class ’14! O glorious class ’14! Best class anyone has ever seen, Ash and Old Rose are your colors good and true, O we will always hold fast to you. Now we start out, fortli to work, Ne’er our duty will we shirk: We’ll start out to tight our battles now. Farewell then we leave you here: We have nothing much to fear, If we do the best that we know how. JJmpbrry nf (£lass nf 1914 BERNICE LEHMAN A CLASS REUNION In the little country town ot Xappanee on Commencement day, in the year 1920, there v as unusual stir and activity. The main line of traffic seemed to 1m directed northward toward the venerable weatherbeaten building Known as tin Xappanee High School. There was a question in the minds of the inhabitants of the town concerning what was 4 going on’ at the school. Without a doubt, something was ‘stirring,’ as the words of the first arrival implied. He was a young man of distinguished bearing, with only one defective feature, his long-suffering nose, which, by no means originally inconspicuous, was rendered more noticeable by tin presence of two strips of adhesive plaster which were pasted across his face. The most casual observer would readily discern that his olfactory organ had been broken for the twenty-third time. The subject of these remarks entered the assembly hall and glanced around with a reminiscent air. “Hasn’t changed much in the last six years.” he observed audibly. “I seem to he the first arrival. Quite an idea, having a reunion of old ’14. It is strange, how a class so small as ours can become so widely scattered in the course of a half dozen years. I wonder—why, hello there! If it isn’t old Roose!” he exclaimed, as a large figure ambled leisurely through the door, barely avoiding upsetting a chair which stood close by. “I don’t believe I—well, I’ll be—it’s Berger. And so you got here, did you?” “I certainly am here at any rate. Is the entire class going to be present?” ‘XII but my sister, Madge. You see, she is so busy teaching those heathen in Africa to reform that she couldn’t get here.” “I had heard that she had taken up mission work,” answered Berger, “but. I didn’t know she was still in Africa. The unexpected will happen. I suppose. Who would have thought that your gay, frivolous little sister would turn missionary ?” “It was an awful shock to us all,” the other replied, “but she said she had a call to go. and sin went before we quite caught on what was up. Have you seen anyone belonging to this outfit yet?” “Not a soul but you since I’ve arrived. By tin way, who owns that establishment on Market Street where Mrs. Pettit form- erly had her millinery shop?” “Why. don’t you know? imcile Yarian and ITsie Silberg. They’re confirmed spinsters. They live in rooms over tin store, with no companions but a cat and a parrot They do a pretty good business.” “I see, I came past there this morning. I saw the sign:— Madame Lucile—Dressmaking Madame IIrsuIie—Millinery The names struck me as being familiar, but I was not certain, and so did not stop in Are you still selling fruits and vegetables?” “Yep,” was the complacent response of Roose. “I’m doing pretty well at it. too. I’ve got a horse and wagon now, in which ! peddle truck (‘very Monday. Wednesday and Saturday. Trucking pays if you know how to manage. Say, I got a letter from Forrest Xickler yesterday. He’ll be here today. You konw he’s the president of a select school for young ladies in Boston.” “You don’t say! Well, isn't it tin truth that “Frosty” always enjoyed tin society of the ladies?” “That’s no joke. But he came within an inch of not getting here. You see he has to ‘go some’ as President of a coliege. But in his letter he stated that hi had engaged a private secretary who would relieve him of a part of his work. Who’s that? Why, it’s Frosty and Clayton Weber, and—er—Mario,” he said in a strange whisper, “Here come Mr. and Mrs. Warner.” At this moment, two handsome young men entered the room, followed by a happy-looking couple. There immediately ensued some lively conversation. Every one seemed to speak at once. However, President Xickler, of Boston's Select School for Young Ladies, managed to tell what a famous civil engineer his friend, Clayton Weber, had become and Weber explained as to whom the dignified educator had employed as private secretary To the surprise of the others, it proved to be a member of tin class of '14 Ruth Strycker, whose name had become prominent in the business world. “She s my right-hand man,” said Xickler. “She’s supposed to be here today. Hasn’t she come yet?” “She s coming with her brother,” explained (Jeorge Warner, who with his wife stood slightly aloof from the others. I suppose you have heard about Ora's up-to-date farming methods. Everything is done by machinery around his establishment, but it keeps him guessing to get ahead of us, doesn’t it, Marie?” he asked of his companion who, of course, agreed with him. There was a pause as an unusual commotion was heard on the stairs. Soon after the cause, or rather causes, of the upheaval sailed into the room. First came Madame Ursulie Sil-Burg, attired in the latest Parisian modes. Bringing up the rear was Madame Lucille Yarianne,, likewise festively attired. Of course, there were handshakings and greetings all round. When Madame Ursulie had in part regained her breath, she said, “Blanche Blos-ser is coming up the street with a tall man, who is wearing a blue felt hat. 1 wonder if she is maried.” Of course she is,” said Mrs. Warner. “Haven’t you heard about it? They have their home in Claypool and live on love and the money Blanche receives from illustrating magazines. They are—” she suddenly became silent as a tall young woman appeared on the scene, alone. “Where’s that man?” demanded Madame Lucille. “Oh, I’ve left him on the outside. 1 don’t take my Lackey quite every place I go,” was the airy response. Then, glancing around until her eyes fell on Berger, she continued, “I am so glad to see our lawyer here. Last week, when you won that case for the state against the Standard Oil Company, you reflected glory on the whole bunch of us.” Berger was modestly disclaiming her flattering remarks, when the remaining four made their appearance—a business-like young woman who had not changed at all from the Lillian Blessing of school days, a smiling, tlaxon-haircd lady and a prosperous-appearing well-built young man, accompanied by another lady. The last two named were instantly recognized as Ruth and Ora Strycker. Suddenly the lady who had confessed to having a Lackey rushed toward the lady with the flaxen hair with a jofyul exclamation. “Gertrue Sheets! Is it really you? I am so—” Here she was interrupted by Ora Strycker who brought blushes to Gertrude’s face, as he said, “Her name isn’t Sheets any more. Maybe you don’t know it, but she taught school out our way until this year, when she entered into a life partnership with one of our most progressive young farmers.” He was about to enter into further details concerning the progressive young farmer’s name when to prevent him, Gertrude hurriedly began to tell how successful Lillian had been in the city, and how she was now at the head of the advertising department in one of our country's leading retail establishments. After by-gone school days had been discussed for some time, the ex-president suggested they join in a rousing cheer for ’14. They seemed to forget that they were ‘grown-ups’ and responded heartily, making the old assembly room ring, for the first time in many years with the cries of “Old Rose and Ash ! Itah! Rah! Who Rah! Who Rail! 1014! Rah! Rah! Rah! Gloriana princess pana! Bestest class in Indiana: Zippitv! Zippity! Zis! Boom! Bah! 1!)14! Rah! Rah! Rah! (Elass Ifiill MARIK KURBACH We, the Class of Xineteen-Fourteen of the Nappanee High School, of the town of Nappanee in the county of Elkhart, and the State of Indiana, being of sound mind and disposing memory declare void all former unwritten wills made by any portion of our class heretofore. We do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. Amen. First, so to speak, after such a protracted number of years in our esteemed and beloved High School, to be able to dispose of all our educational stepping stones, thus far passed over. After all our just debts—financial or otherwise—are paid and discharged, it is our will that our lawyers tile a petition in bankruptcy for us, inasmuch as our liabilities are possibly nineteen dollars and fourteen cents (•i'19.14). We hereby authorize our lawyers to execute this our last Will. Item 1. We give and bequeath to the inferior classes of said High School, to all members of same, who are foolish enough to accept them, all our claims to the relics belonging to “The Red Brick Museum”—that is to say, our claims to school books, school buildings, school equipments, faculty, library and other miscellaneous objects,—we authorize that said trash and debris will be dealt fairly among said foolish persons accepting same. Item 2. To the Class of Nineteen Fifteen. we bequeath the bond of fellowship and brotherly love which has bound us together as a class, undaunted in purpose, undivided in thought and study, we sincerely trust that said bond will be useful in making the “Junior ( lass Meetings” as sweet, as mild, as pleasant, as enjoyable as ours were. Also to you, we give our undying love for the foresaid “Red Brick Museum” as well as our esteemed and illustrious Faculty, said faculty being made up of henpecked husbands, unwonted blessings, bright smiling ladies and wise looking gentlemen. Item 3. To the Sophomores, we provide for a “Regulator” of knowledge by which when attached to each and every individual will regulate the capacity of Knowledge, for one or so members, and to reduce it to normal conditions. Item 4. To the Freshmen, we contribute a small fund to be expended for prescriptions by authoritative physicians, to enable them to grow taller, and develop their eraniums, so as to be able to cope with their dignified superiors, the Seniors, so to speak. Item ■ . To the incoming Freshies (Class 1918), we give and bequeath the entire campus, the beautiful expanse of green grass, to be used exclusively for a play ground, by all tliose members who are of a verdant character, when they become restless in school hours. Furthermore we appoint Prof. •Manwaring as the “Shepherd of this Flock to come!” This appointment includes the right of caretaker and supreme authority over the “Kindergarten Class.” PERSONALS—Item i. SEC. 1. I. Lueile Yarian, do bequeath to less fortunate iu-divuals all my butterflies, bugs, etc. collected while roaming about the Ball Park, and on other minor field trips, during my brief period in Zoology. SEC. 2.—I, lTrsie Silberg. do donate to the Junior Class, my “Wallenstein’s Tod,” with vocabulary detached; hoping that it will prove beneficial to same. SEC 3.—I, Eillie Blessing, give with cheerful heart all my history dates, to whomever wishes to copy them from the fly leaves in the back of my American History” text book. SEC. 4.—I, Gertrude Sheets, do both willingly donate to the “High School Library,” my “Dictionary,” “English and American Literature,” and my “Physics Book plus all experiments” providing that Prof, keeps track of them. SEC. 5.—I, Bernice Lehman, bequeath to Mario, the exclusive light of making dates with me at whatever time convenient; only for the short period remaining until Commencement. SEC. ().—I, Blanche Blosser, being of sound mind, do kindly bestow upon Profs. Duker and Kizer in partnership, my Geometry!!! Also to Prof. Manwaring 1 present one two-cent Parcel Post Stamp providing he doth use it economically. SEC. 7.—I, Ruth Strycker, not wishing to have a blot in my family record, do gladly betsow upon my cousin—Hilda, all my credits not neded by me for graduation, to enable same to become a Senior next year. SEC. 8.—To my bald-headed lassie of the lower classes, I, Madge Roose, give my hair, which has always been a bother and care to me. SEC. 9.—To professors Fisher and Kiser (jointly), I, Clayton Weber, bequeath all my medals, championships, etc., attained by playing “Checkers” in the southwest corner of the assembly room, during the morning periods. SKC. 10—I, Forrest Nickler, bequeath to Prof. Manwaring, all my Paraphernalia-used in “Farm Folks” and “The Deacon,” to be used in future class plays. SEC. 11.—I, Ora StryeKer. leave nothing but the memory of those long, blissful sleeps, on .Monday morning in school. SEC. 12.—I, George Warner, do gladly bequeath to “Doc” mv Basket Mall Suit, and niv shoes, with ('oach Kizer's to Colonel Permission. SEC. 13.—I, Lowell Hoose, give one knife, to Lenore. Also, with cheerfulness the Pair of shoes a few sizes too small (?) for me, to anybody whom they may fit.— (Codicil: I am sure of keeping my shoes.) SEC. 14.—To Prof. C. F. Miller and all others involved in the perplexity of the N. II. S.—I, Mario Berger, leave my name and menory which I hope will never fade. SEC. 15.—As for myself, I cheerfully and gladly bequeath my pen, which has very reluctantly scratched this will. (UnaH fhipnt BLANCH K H LOSS Kit You wonder when you see this poem, •lust how I shall start out. But hv listening and looking well. You shall learn without a doubt. Don’t think for a moment it shall be thus: “Nine lasses and six lads are we”, Or, “Ours is the best in all the world, So bow your head and bend your knee. For 1 think you really Know quite well, The rank and honor we deserve, For the long, long years of constant toil, Racking of both brain and nerve. Long years? I really was quite wrong; Ah no. I meant the otherwise. For those four years seemed very short; The end is here to our surprise. The end I believe I rashly said, But I meant by that dear friend. Though we have ended our High School days, We’ve only reached the beginning of the end. So docile and bright have we always been, Indeed our teachers have proudly said “Of all the classes of the N. II. S., That of ’14 has always led. Like all tin Seniors of any school We have entered as Freshies green, But e’en in Physics and Geometry As victors we’ve always been. But though we’ve oft been discouraged, And worried o’er many a thing, We were ever wont to hold to school, And to our lessons cling. “Duty first and then pleasure” Our class has always taught; For those who play and never work Will finally come to naught. “Labor conquers everything” Is our motto firm and true. Whatever work we undertake, The same we try to do. Then farewell to Freshman, Junior and and Soph, We hate to leave you now, When you sigh for all our knowledge, Recall—It’s all in knowing how. We each go forth to meet onr fate, Hoping to be useful to man, By each one taking his separate path And doing the best that he can. (Clans (Brumhlf LOWELL M. KOOSK Of all the grumblers that ever grumbled no one ever grumbled like this grumbler is going to grumble. But I am not the only grumbler for in the class of nineteen fourteen there are fifteen grumblers so that is why I grumble. Ursula grumbles because she doesn't get enough sleigh rides. Lucile grumbles because she is afraid the sled will turn over. Gertrude and Ruth grumble because they can't copy the answers to the arithmetic problems. Blanche grumbles because she must recite on “War” in history class. Ora grumbles because he can’t sleep in school on Monday morning. George and Marie grumble because there is only one Sunday in a week. Bernice grumbles because she doesn’t have time to study her history lessons. Madge and Lillie grumble because they can’t have eight periods in a day for domestic science. Forest grumbles because he wants more class parties. Mailo and Clayton each grumble because the other is occupying too much of Bernice's time. The only thing I have to grumble about is that 1 have to write the Class Grumble. Four years ago when we first came to the dear old Nappanee High School we were imposed upon by the other classes and the School Board. In the first year the other classes made fun of us in every way and although we knew just as much as they did even the School Board and teachers were against us. In the first year we didn’t want to give a “Play.” Since the teachers and other clases knew we could we felt it unnecessary to prove it. However, the teachers said “You must , consequently we gave one and proved our right to the applause of the masses. When the next year rolled around we were more anxious to display our increasing theatrical accomplishments but the faculty frowned upon us and said “No” and they never changed their minds. Therefore we testify to our belief in the old adage, “Wise men change their minds. ----- never do. But we lived over it all right. The next year it went from bad to worse. Someone, inspired by a foolish idea put the seats of the assembly room on wooden strips. The scholars rose to the bait. One morning some of the boys entered the building before any of the teachers arrived. Thinking they would give the teachers a pleasant surprise, they rearranged the seats in a more artistic fashion. When school opened several of the students were lost while trying to find their books. This meant about fifty per cent off of some deportment grades. As usual the class of ’14 was the goat. One fine spring day when the Sophomore Basket-ball team was posing for a picture a few of the boys were laboring in the laboratory. They stepped to the window to throw out a pail of soiled water and the Sophomores happened to be under it and were deluged. The faculty eagerly seized this opportunity of again demonstrating their authority over the much abused class of ’14. The night that the class of lfil'l gave their class play someone climbed the water tank and unfurled a ’14 pennant to the breeze. They also painted numerals on the school-house. Most of us knew nothing of it until after it was done. However the faculty doubted our innocence and we lost a member. The senior year speaks for itself. In order that the coming classes may not have as hard a time of it as we had we would like to suggest a new form of government. Preamble We, the Senior Class of nineteen fourteen of the Nappanee High School in order to form a more perfect High School, establish justice, insure inter-class tranquility, provide for a common defense against the faculty, promote the general welfare of the class, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and the coming classes do ordain and establish this constitution for the Xappa-nee High School of Indiana. Article I Section 1. All legislative powers granted shall be vested in an assembly chosen by six members of the Senior class. Section 2. This body shall he composed of two members from each class, chosen for one year. No person shall he chosen who shall not have attained to the wisdom of twenty-five years and have been seven years a citizen of Nappanee. This body shall choose their speaker and other officers, and shall have sole power of impeachment. Article II Section 1. The executive power shall be vested in the president of the Senior class. He shall hold his office during a term of one year, together with the vice-president chosen for the same term but by the .Junior Class. No person but a natural born citizen, or a citizen of Nappanee at the time of the adoption of this constitution shall be eligible to the office of president, neither shall any person be eligible to that office who has not attained to the age of (thirty)five years, and been (fonr)teen years a resident of Nappanee. Before the president enters upon the duties of his office he shall take the following oath: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the Nappanee High School and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend this constitution of the Nappanee High School, exactly 41 degrees and 30 minutes north latitude and 86 degrees west longitude, Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, U. S. A. Article III Section 1. The judicial power of the Nappanee High School shall be vested in one Supreme court, the judges holding office during good behavior or until otherwise, formally or informally, kicked out. This body shall be chosen by the presidents of the classes. All debts contracted or engagements entered into before the adoption of this constitution shall be invalid. All treaties made or which shall be made under the authority of the Senior Class shall be the supreme law of the school, and the Judges before mentioned shall be bound thereby. The Seniors and Juniors and the members of the two inferior classes, the teachers, the school board, and all other executive and judicial officers shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support, whether willingly or unwillingly, this constitution; but no religious test shall ever he required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the Nappanee High School. £Thr 3imiur (Class OFFICERS President.................WARD COPPKS Vice-President.....................ROY SLAGLE Secretary............... MARIE ANGLIN Treasurer............ IOE KAUFFMAN CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER PINK AND GREEN PINK ROSE MOTTO “TO THE STARS THROUGH DIFFICULTIES CLASS ROLL John Met .ler Elmer Yoder Hazel Gwin Rieta Keller Marie Anglin Wilma Terwilllger Beatrice Cole Joe Kauffman Gale Arnott Leonore Burgener Treva Anglin Beatrice Gentzhorn Lowell Blosser Hersche! Harvey Becknell Hortense Housouer Dora Mitschelen Lloyd Yarian Hilda Walters Hope Anglin Hazel Miller Anna Iffert Clarence Branson Roy Slagle Donald Stoops Kenneth Whiteman Ward Coppes Stackhouse iSiatnry nf dhr (Class nf 1U15 Mt. Fronde, August 15, 2200 A. 1). Last week while excavating near this place some very quaint and curious manuscripts, published in the twentieth century A. D., were brought to light. Among those most interesting to modern archoeologists is a History of a Junior class of the renowned Nappanee High School. It was positively written in the year one thousand nine hundred fourteen, as is indicated in the fac-simile which follows: History of the Class of 1915 Harvey Becknell In September 1911 fifty eager freshmen entered the historic doors of dear old NT. II. S. The bewildered faculty, after much frantic arrangement and rearrangement succeed- ed in finding seats for all, although it was at first feared that some must be exposed on the fire escape. The first few days the Big Fifty, as they dubbed themselves were timid, angelic and industrious—they foolishly feared the faculty! At the beginning of the second semester they had become accustomed to tin routine of High School life, had thrown off' their timidity and were enjoying their work immensely. They excelled in scholarship and deportment. The faculty watched them with expectant eyes, knowing them to be the marvel of the school. At the beginning of the second semester of their second year we still see them brilliant Sophomores—stanch supporters of class ’15. Class organization was harmoniously accomplished. Ward Coppes was elected president and Joe Kauffman, treasurer. During' this year the Sophomore team starred in Basket-ball and bade fair to be the first in the athletics of 191J-1914. At last Juniors—greatly reduced in numbers for but twenty-seven supporters of the pink and green remained. Modesty forbids that their present glories and achievements be related here. lie who has eyes let him see! He who has ears let him hear! We dislike to boast! The Junior class looks eagerly forward to the time when they shall triumphantly but humbly receive their Sheep-skins, although ’twill be with sadness for their happiest school-days will be over. I hey as a class salute and wish success to all the Seniors—to the ('las of 1914. “Only One Moah” Sripluiuuirr (Hass CLASS OFFICERS President.....................DAVID PARKS Vice-President.....BERNARD rLINE Secretary...............ANNA WELTY Treasurer................... ELVA SCHROCK Warden.....................LAWRENCE BRANSON CLASS colors LIGHT BLUE AND GOLD CLASS flower YELLOW ROSE Alice Nold Mildred Freese Mary Mutschler Cleta Frevert Beatrice Doswell Mary Price Elva Schrock Lulu Parcel! CLASS ROLL Anna Welty Merle Strauss Evelyn Browning Dorothy Stoops Chloe Stillson Ruth Kilian Delphia Callander Donald Anglin Elmer Thompson Harold Price Harley Geyer Lloyd Hoover Lawrence Branson Bernard lTline David Parks niilumuirr wnlibira MARY PRICE AN David Parks,—Convincing Miss Guild of his inability to recite. Mildred Freese,—Raising cane. Beatrice Doswell,—Basket-ball guarding. Bernard I'line,—“Little bunch of innocence. Lulu Parcell,—Attending classes regularly. Delphia Calendar.—Attempting to secure order. Lawrence Branson,— Writing ‘‘Romances.” Chloe Stillson,—Continually “Pestered” by her neighbors. Cleta Frevert,—Knee-deep in book-keeping. Elmer Thompson,—Artist of the class. Dorothy Stoops,—‘Still waters run deep.’ LLOYD HOOVER Merle Straus,—Borrowing her neighbors’ mirrors. Donald Anglin,—Keeping everybody on the bright side of life. Mary Mutschler,—Exchanging ideas concerning geometry. Ruth Killian,—Forgetting cooking apron. Evelyn Browning,—Whispering. Alice Nold,—Little but mighty. Harold Price.—Reading dime novels. Elva Schrock,—Improving each shining hour. Anna Welty,—Always “Johnny on the spot.” Harley Geyer,—On good terms with everyone. Lloyd Hoover,—Bashful. Mary Price,—Believes that “To be a scholar requires some study.” ?ftcTitT'v,e(l ■ viuOMOK. ✓ “Getting There” (Elaaa of 1U17 OFFICERS President—FRANCIS PARKS Vice-President—HOWARD ROSEN BERGER Secretary-Treasurer BLANCHE GEVER CLASS COLORS ORANGE AND BLACK CLASS FLOWER WHITE CARNATION CLASS ROLL Mae Thomas Joy Walters Blanche Campbell Marion Brevier Ethel Silberg Nellie Ipe Neva Hochstetler Madge Ulery Blanche Geyer Celeste Bleile Cora Weaver Nora Harder Wilma Yoder Emma De Freese Grace Mattern Beulah Shaum Joy Myers Daisy Wyman Hilda Evans Esther Slabaugh Edna Smith Josephine Lehman Ercell Cole Charley Goss Hay Troyer Clyde Kronk Emory Naylor Russel Hartman John NetT Marvin Huff Francis Parks Glen Roose William Yoder James Wehrly Forrest Postma Otis Wagner Howard Rosenberger Walter Miller Wilbur Welty Leslie Wilson Florence Volk man Zoe Lehman Olive Feldman Eva Strauss Anna Kurtz Charlie Holderman “Ooh Pse Afraid” a hr arausfnrmattmt nf JJmurr MARK) N. The wonderful progress of the twentieth century, the winged feet of industry, the remarkable changes in life, owe tlieir brilliancy to the invisible energy transmitted by electricity. For the past twenty years, that power has been the motive force of civilization. By its use, cities have been furnished light, heat and domestic conveniences, factories have been increased and better fitted up, transportation has been made cleaner and easier, and innumerable devices for its practical use have been invented. In large and small plants from coast to coast the newer, cleaner, safer electrical methods are transforming the production problem, by furnishing light, by eliminating cumbersome machinery, and by increasing the efficiency of each machine unit. What is the secret of this subtle power? What is electricity? Thomas A. Edison, the pride of our nation because of his electrical inventions, has said, “Electricity is a method for transporting power.” Ernst Haeckel believes that, “There is only one thing in the world, and that is energy. Energy takes a myriad of forms and the method of transmission from one to another, when we finally understand it will be discovered to he electricity.” “Electricity occupies the twilight zone between the spiritual and the material,” says Lord Kelvin. “God is the Great Electrician ; we are born, cry, dance, live play, toil, enjoy, suffer, love, die, as he touches the electric keys.” Where is the source of this wonderful power? How is man able to harness this terrific force? It’s source is everywhere but the method of transforming it is varied. Our rivers and streams constitute one source of power for developing electricial energy. Every stream from the mighty Mississippi down to the most insignificant brook is capable of producing its share of KKKGKR the world’s energy. Every ounce of water pouring into the ocean has it’s hidden power. The mighty cataracts, Niagara, Yose-mite, and the like, whose waters, falling for hundreds of feet, are wasting their power, shall yet be harnessed and used for the advancement of man. It is held by some that it is a crime against Nature to deface her works by installations of man. Shall busy, humming turbines and dynamos replace the roaring, Assing waters? 1 say, “Yes, they shall.” What could be more awe-inspiring, more indicative of the divine Nature imparted to man than the sight of vast, almost human machines, built by man for the utilization of the power at his command? Where now the sparkling, darting column of water wastes its energy in falling hundreds of feet down some rocky precipice, we shall find concrete dams, whirring engines and invisible transformed power being sent out for the use of man. There are already many instances of this work. The greatest single power development of the world is the one at Keokuk, Iowa. Here a Master Mind saw the opportunity offered by Nature and carried out the work of construction. A monster, concrete dam stretches out across the mighty Mississippi like a great harvester of power. It is nearly a mile long, is forty-two feet wide at the base and thirty-two feet above the river bed. It was made in sections by surrounding each succeeding section with temporary cofferdams. A water head of thirty-two feet can be maintained. The power house alone is over seventeen hundred feet long and one hundred and seventy feet high. The part under water is composed of solid concrete, and that part above is made of re-enforced concrete. The building is made in arches. There are eighteen vast arches on a side. The inside is divided into rooms containing the thirty generating units, where the force of the water is used in turning the monster turbines. A huge lock, as large as those at Panama, is installed for the use of river boats. Its foundation in the solid bed of the river is as solid and enduring as the ages. No mere description can give an adequate idea of the magnificent grandeur of this construction. Although there are other hydro-electric plants under construction which will give nearly as much power, this plant stands alone in the fact that it receives its power from a low head of water, while most of the others are utilizing a fall of him dreds of feet. All along the Mississippi valley near this point evidences are shown of the enliving influence of the great work. The transformed power is transmitted by way of copper cables on steel towers even as far distant as St. Louis, where it furnishes light and transportation. Within a few years all the surrounding cities will be furnished light and power, and will he connected by trolley lines. The beautiful scenery around Keokuk will become famous because of the facilities m reaching them. Factories will be built, but not the filthy, smoky factories of the city of today. Clean, bright buildings will be erected. In large and small production centers, in public works and private enterprises, in every situation where power is needed, electricity is proving its twentieth century utility, reduction of danger of accident to workmen, production of cleanliness, reduction of power costs, and increase of ecomony by simplifying operation and eliminatng complexities. Far up in the Sierra Nevada mountains, about two hundred forty-five miles from Los Angeles, California, lies a beautiful mountain valley, surrounded by lofty peaks, nine to eleven thousand feet high. Constant streams of water pour down into this valley which is yet several hundred feet above the level of the surrounding country. Only within the last few years have engineers realized the vast amount of power wasted in this valley. It is a reservoir for water pouring down from melting snow-banks on the mountain peaks. On the side where the water was wont to dash down to the plains below a huge dam has been erected. This forms a complete reservoir for holding the waters of the mountain streams. A great lake four and one-half miles long has been formed. The dam is one hundred thirty-two feet high to the spillway and contains fifty-nine thousand cubic yards of solid masonry. The force of the water cannot here be used to its fullest capacity, so it is led by a system of tunnels and conduits to the power house two-thirds of a mile distant. Water enters the tunnel from the lake through a tower which is electrically operated. It removes all debris by means of rakes working automatically. A great nine foot valve is here situated, controlling the admission of water into the tunnel. From this place a twelve foot tunnel leads the water two-thirds of a mile toward the power-house. Its pathway was drilled through the solid granite of the mountain side. At this point is placed another valve. As the pipe approaches the power-house, it becomes smaller and smaller. At the very bottom where the water strikes the wheel, it is concentrated to a diameter of only five and one-half inches. Recause of the terrific pressure, the line is made of heavily rivited steel sections growing thicker toward the bottom. Another set of valves is placed at this point. They are designed to work under a pressure of one thousand pounds per square inch or a total pressure of nearly thirteen tons. And here the water makes its impact upon the cup-like blades of the huge water-wheel! And such an impact! It. is almost irresistable! The water must fall a vertical distance of two thousand, one hundred feet in its course before striking the wheel. The force of falling water is equal to its weight multiplied by the distance of its fall. Thus, every pound of water leaving the nozzle has ac-cumulatd approximatly two thousand footpounds of force. Then think of the thousands of pounds of water leaving the nozzle every second! A jet three hundred feel long leaves the nozzle every second. It is impossible to comprehend the force of such a jet. It appears like a bar of steel. Incidents are related of men attempting to cut through such a jet with an axe and having their arms broken by the force with which the axe was torn from their hands. We can more easily comprehend the force of the water by realizing that it is transformed into ten thousand horse-power by the wheel against which it impinges. This power is used in turning the huge generators which furnish electrical energy for the city of Los Angeles. Numerous other examples of the transformation of power can be found in the United States and other countries. Among those of the United States are the Tennessee, Feather liiver, Kern, South Yuba, and Cedar Rapids projects, aggregating with other developments throughout the country, several millions of horse-power which would be wasted were it not for these hydro-electric developments. Within the falls of Niagara is hidden sufficient power to furnish New York with all its lights, heat, transportation and manufacturing needs. But the terrific force of Niagara must he harnessed before this can be accomplished. There are already several hydro-electric plants at this point. The cities of Niagara, Syracuse, and a few others in close promixity are being furnished light and transportation by electricity. Several large factories have been built near Niagara, utilizing the wonderful electrical power. Modern needs require the development of all our natural resources in the line of electrical power. The problem of the modern factory is that of cheap, efficient power. The solution is electricity, developed by hydro-electric power plants. Nature has provided an infinite amount of energy. It is man’s duty to transform it into power which lie may be able to use. Soon shall we see the energy of our great rivers and waterfalls harnessed and transmitted to different fields, the power of rivers in desolate and uninhabited regions carried to fields of activity and industry. The Dream of the Ages shall be fulfilled, the great works shall stand as monuments not only to the Master Minds that produced their plans, but also to Labor, without which they could never have been possible. dbr Eton uf (Emintrg ICifr OKRTRUDKSHEETS In speaking of the Garden of Eden we sometimes find people regarding it as a myth. They must be somewhat dyspeptic. Can any man look upon Nature when the fruit-trees are in bloom, when plants and shrubs vie with one another to hide the disagreeable spots on earth, and say there is no Eden ? Can any man wander down the long, shady lane of his farm on a beautiful summer’s evening when the birds are twittering their good-night lullabys, the cows peacefully chewing their cuds in the barnyard, the lambs frisking about in the meadows where the scent of the clover-blossom fills the air with the fragrance of purity and richness, the green fields greeting him with smiles of abundance and plenty, the lordly turkey strutting about in great reverence to his master, and the good old home, a haven of rest, a symbol of perfect peace and quietness, and say there is no Eden • Or can he come from the noisy city with its jostle and strife to the old farm home, arriving on tlm early morning train, stepping out info an atmosphere sparkling with millions of frost diamonds while billowy blankets of pure white snow cover the roofs of our buildings, and make our grain-stacks look like loaves of sugar, and the fence-posts like hooded sentinels in the door-yard, can he then look to the dear old country home and say there was no Eden? 'file beauties that are, are but the beauties that were. lie who goes through life without the belief in the beauties that were, and with no eye for the beauties that are, is to be pitied. There are scenes near every home, and could be in most homes, that would attract the world if they were painted. Jack frost is a wonderful decorator, the fascinating beauty of even one section of the bank of old Turkey Creek where we used to go skating in the winter, would tie-light the artist; it was seemingly infinite in the variety of forms that it presented. There are beauties in the commonplace things on the farms. Take a magnifying glass and look at a flower or an insect and what marvels of beauty we see, look at the bee when it is busy working, how careful, how discriminating in all its details. And as the beauty of the package attracts the eye and sells the goods, so the All Wise has seen that the color of the fruit not only attracted the eye of humanity for the sake of its usefulness, but also for the birds that they might distribute seed for future germination. The farmer boy will stand with open-mouthed wonder looking at the slight-of-hand performances of the juggler or the marvelous feats of the athlete; the farmer boy is amazed at the wonderful workings of ma- chinery that seems almost human yet all these are as nothing in comparison with the greater marvels all about him. Did you ever stop to think of the mysteries of life and growth. Why is it that the same food elements form a tree, a bird, or any other animal. One gets its food element from the soil, the other gets its from the tree and they all get it from the same source. But greater is the fact that the same food will form the black-skinned curly-haired negro, the copper-colored, straight-haired indian, or the white man. At the table are seated a number of young people, old and young, the food of which they partake gives growth to the young and energy to the old. It never makes a mistake by growing grown folk taller, it never goes wrong by giving you black hair today and a tow-head next week. Out in the blue-grass pasture are cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, and geese, all feeding on the same yet each builds up a body of its kind. Man and beast go out and till the soil, plant the seeds at will and in a few days or a week he sees rows of little green spears all over the field. He cultivates them and asks Nature to assist him and in a few weeks he sees nothing but an ocean of green all over the field. lie still cultivates and in another month or so he sees not only the greenness but a gray dawn-like appearance from one field to the other. He now leaves his field to Nature alone and in a short time lie has the finished product of beautiful golden corn, tin universal food of man beast, and fowl. The mother takes her little child out into the garden, where she has previously prepared a nice little bed in mother earth and planted a variety of seeds which she has watched from time to time till she has green foliage covering the entire bed, then blossoms and now she picks a basketful of refreshments for her every day repast. Isn’t it beautiful to know that they have only been walking hand in hand with Nature. helping to produce the embodiment of the thought of a Supreme Intellect? Probably we never think of the mysteries, whilst we as farmers live right in the midst of all the mysteries of plant and animal development and breeding. Yet a great many of us go on year in and year out and never even attempt to understand these things, and say farming—country life is uninteresting. Why? Because we see nothing but the almighty dollar back of it. Get a boy interested and he will not want to go to town at every opportunity, a loafer can tell him all he cares to know in a few minutes time while nature teaches him something new every hour of the day, Then did you ever think that all your gains on the farm need not be a loss to any one else? Country life ranks highest in the opportunity of living honest, unblemished lives; and then, sometimes there is the opportunity of receiving a heritage of the old home where the ideals of father and mother still live and their remembrances remain warm and are cherished by daily walking in their foot-paths. Now let us stop, look and think how nature changes everyday scenes for us. One morning we have the beautiful golden sun that inspires us with courage and strength, and as the day passes and twilight deepens into darkness, a feeling of sadness comes over us. As we sit on the porch we hear the frog singing, the whippoorwill whistling and the fire-bugs flitting about we are reminded that nature is yet about us and this darkness is only a short period of rest. Perhaps when we awaken again we behold a fog lying in the valley, a fog that makes clumps of trees look like islands dotted in a lake. Storms also do much to change scenes and landscapes that they shall not become monotonous; and the seasons play their part in Beauty’s Panorama. Compare all this with city life, where one is cooped up in prison walls, scarcely knowing that nature is all about you while the evil eye of Pride and Vanity and Strife is forever pursuing you in all your course. “Oh happy is the man who dwells mid rustic scenes, Who strives to see that all his carelings thrive, His gentle voice is known so well that all the beasts come at his call, Even the birds seek his tread. The soft rains of heaven fall upon his fields of corn and wheat, His busy days are days of peace, his nights are all of sweet repose, His bonds, his stocks, his lands, the farmer’s every joy he knows. And trusting still he sows the seed upon the freshly harrowed soil, Content to know that as the faithful plead so shall their wants he known to God. Home sweet home, Eden in Country Life.” Amrrira nf aumurrmu MADGK KOOSK It will he hut a few years until you can see the “America of Tomorrow” yourself. The America to which all other planets and nations will look up as their ideal. Does the younger generation doubt me because everything seems to be brought about gradually? However, the older people will agree with me in the main, for they can look into their own experiences when there Mas no railroad or trolley in our cities. Automobiles were not in existence, no one had even a thought of an aeroplane. In fact, everything of today has been recent. It is true there were a few inventions back in the sixteenth century, when people of that day called it “The Golden Era”. They thought that they had all of the comforts of life when they had invented a few new farming implements and electricity and team were found to be of some value. Hut if Benjamin Franklin or Robert Fulton should come to life now and visit the cities they lived in at the time of their inventions, or call on Mr. Edison, they would find much more of a change than Rip Van Winkle returning to his native village after visit on the Kaatskill mountains. America will be governed to-morrow in somewhat the same manner as it is today, except that women will be rulers. One of the most popular as well as the best qualified women will be eected. She will spend a few days in a tour to various nations. She can easily see everything in one week, as it will take probably fifty minutes to go from San Francisco to New York. After a ten minute banquet she will go on to London, Paris and to other places of interest. After this tour she will resume her responsibilities to tin nation by taking her appointed place at the White House at Washington, I). C. Her cabinet will consist of women from various parts of the United States who M ill be IWueated and cultured in the uorld of toinorroM- and u-ho Mill Kindly advise their new sovereign. People then Mill never think of crossing the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean in a steamship but instead all transportation and commerce M'ill be carried on by means of aeroplanes. They M-ill be improved so that they M'ill be able to accomodate several hundred passengers while carrying on commerce. M ith several hundred tons of goods, they M'ill start at XeM' York in the morning and be able to enjoy a six o’clock dinner at Paris. Whenever there is an aviation meet in the heavens, as M ill be quite general, no one Mill be injured as they Mill send a wireless message to the people on earth, and they Mill have everything prepared for their arrival. There Mill be certain routes for travel by these aviators, just as for trollies of today. It M'ill be as much of a rarity to see a horse and buggy driven then as a team of oxen today. People M'ill be better acquainted with neighbors in Africa, China, India and Greenland as there Mill be tunnels through this earth and aviators will take their friends for a Sunday afternoon joy ride to see these people, but they will not be heathen any longer, but be copying after the Americans as fast as possible since Americans M ill be “Ideal.” Today America gets nearly all her fash-ious and styles from Paris, but this M'ill not ahvays continue to be the case, for why should it ? There are American people who are just as u’ise as French and just as original. Then both men and women Mill appear in practically the same attire. Men mIio say it is cruel to kill birds for their plumage and “no feather M'ill beautify a homely woman” Mill be wearing this beautiful plumage on their own hats, the very gayest of colors, too. Physiologists Mill not require eight hours rest for the adult, but rather, like Edison, two hours of tuenty-four M ill be sufficient as everything Mill be done mentally and no manual labor M'hatever M'ill be required. Even politicians M'ill not need to give eloquent orations for their thought M'ill be recorded on cylinders and reproduced M'ithout effort on their part. The cost of living M’ill be reduced. Why shouldn’t it, when a typical luncheon Mill be a slice of milk on a tooth-pick, a nightingale tongue sandwich and a lemon, and a fair sized meal condensed in a capsule. People M'ill not live in castles, but in small Hats as time Mill be too valuable to do housework. All women will be busily engaged in worldly activities. Novels, of course, M'ill be the popular form of literature but in a more condensed form and M'ritten in a more hasty manner. The editor of current events M'ill be extremely busy with various subjects— different bills that women debate on, exca- vations made several miles into the earth, habitation at the ‘real’ poles and assassinations of riders because of jealousy. But there will be other rivalry besides that of the Presidency ; everyone will want to be the first to invent something to make himself famous as well as wealthy. The foreign languages which some people now think are of little value will in time become very important and the most difficult ones will be taught in the public schools of tomorrow. What would one do traveling abroad in different nations without any idea of what the people were talking about and without an interpreter? Under certain conditions one wouldn’t want an interpreter to know one’s every thought. America will be the center of everything. Greece shall not always set the model for sculpturing, Germany for education, France for fashion, Switzerland for scenery. No, Switzerland, America has more natural scenery today than you, for you must know your former beautiful natural scenery has been modified by human hands and has lost its natural touch! England now has the honor of having the largest city in the world, but even that will change, for in a few years New York will surpass London by far in population. Then people from all parts of the world will visit the numerous museums of art, sculptor and literature of America. And England, who was once ashamed of America for waging war against her mother country will be proud to have the distinction of once being mother of America. £ n (SrhtB WARD COI'PES, ’15 “Something’s gotta turn up, muchee prono,” gloomily muttered Shorty to Pete, “or it’s the coop for our boardin’ place.’’ These hobos, as they certainly looked to be were walking the railroad ties, one bright spring afternoon, towards Bingston, a small town in Illinois. The next minute Pete had darted off to the side of the tracks and was chasing a newspaper which had supposedly been thrown from a passing train and was carried by the wind across an open field. He was not going to let such a precious thing as a newspaper escape him if he could help it. Besides it might be a late edition, published in the next town and in that ease it might have something to say of interest to them. Pete finally caught it and came back to Shorty, waving his paper triumphantly. “Its yesterday’s paper from Bingston,” he shouted, Together they sat down on the tracks and eagerly scanned the contents. “Aw, too many jobs for sale, Shorty said, disgustedly, starting to tear up the paper. “Hold ou. I got an idea,” yelled Pete, “Did yuh see that piece about the weddin’, that’s coinin’ off today? “Yeah, what of it?” “There’s bound to be presents and the like so why can’t we just snitch a few. No- body’ll be watching when the eatin’s on.” whispered Pete as if somebody might hear him. “Aw, that’s too stiff,” replied Shorty,” “Besides we don’t know the place.” We’ll find out in town all right. Besides there’ll be some big eats, too.” At the mention of eats Shorty’s face brightened and he smacked his lips eagerly. “Come on.” lie yelled and started on a run towards the town. They easily discovered the place where the wedding was to be and at eight o’clock they were at the house with a long ladder, which they had temporarily borrowed from a barn close at hand. They placed this against the house close to a window in the second story. Then Shorty, who had climbed up the ladder first, cautiouly opened the window and just as cautiously stepped into the hall. They followed this hallway aiul down a pair of stairs, coming finally into a large pantry or kitchen in which were all kinds of delicatesse for the wedding supper. They stared in astonishment, and then ‘fell to’. Such a ‘feed’ Pete or Shorty had never seen before, and they were going to make the most of it. Then suddenly Pete heard someone coming. “Out of the window,” he cried, grabbing the freezer of ice-cream and jumping through the open window. Shorty foil-wed with the large wedding eake, a moment later. Although there were many yells and cries of “Halt” and “Stop thief,” Shorty and Pete never stopped until they had reached the railroad where they ‘jumped a freight’ and climbed into an empty hox-car. Here they sat on the door with the freezer and cake between them. “Just like having a wedding ourselves, huh, Pete?” asked Shorty. “Yuh-huh. These sure are some eats, partner,” mumbled Pete with mouth stuffed full of cake and cream. $ ahr £ !uuu (Irnupr mart l. mutschlkr, ’16 The great terminal station was alive with noise and motion. Long lines of people came and went before the ticket windows. The benches were filled with people of every age and nationality, but it was an ever changing scene for no one remained long. Throngs of people from every station in life hurried to and fro through the great doors, meeting and leaving friends. At intervals the voice of the train-caller was heard above the confusion as he announced the trains. Through the great doors could be seen in the greyish light the trains coming and going and the crowds boarding and leaving them. The combination of noise made by the trains and people made the station seem to throb with life. Several benches were occupied by a show troupe waiting for the train on which they' were to start for a short tour. There were four ladies and six men in the company, all fashionably dressed, but the attractive star who was a rather well known actress, was the center of the group. While she talked she watched the people and just as the leading man exclaimed impatiently, “It’s six o’clock now. That train is going to be late again!” she cried suddenly, “Oh look at that albino, and that must be his mother and father athough they both have dan. hair and eyes!” The earnest young manager turned in time to see a well dressed man and woman, followed by a boy of about twelve, entering the station. The snow white features and hair of the boy attracted a great deal of attention, but he paid no attention to it,except that the expression of bitter pain on his face deepened. Immediately a taxi-cab stopped at the curb and a woman alighted. She wore a pointed little hat trimmed with green wings and a traveling suit of purple, but though she was richly dressed it was plain she gave no attention to style. She carried carefully a covered package which showed the outlines of a bird cage and on her other arm hung a beautiful basket from which glimpses of a big yellow cat might be hail. She was followed by two footmen laden with boxes and baskets, and a maid brought up the rear carrying an ugly little dog. “Don’t you love to watch the people?” exclaimed the star to the manager. “Look at that old woman just coming from the ticket window. Oh, the poor man! Its just like a play.” “All the worlds a stage. And all the men and women merely players,” quoted the manager while they' watched a woman who might have been from fifty to sixty years of age, but had very curly yellowish golden hair, pink cheeks and penciled eyebrows. She was dressed very youthfully in the height of fashion and hobbled along in an extremely tight skirt. From the opposite direction a quietly dressed middle-aged man hurrying abstractedly toward the gate came around a pillar just as she did and they collided sharply. The man apologized courteously but the woman began such a tirade that lifting his hat he turned and left her talking to herself. The albino had become so interested in watching this scene that he became separated from his parents. When he became aware of this fact he started about in bewilderment but was swept along with the throng. Just then the train-caller announced their train and the show troup began to gather up their belongings. The albino had no ticket and supposed that his parents had already passed the gate so lie watched his opportunity, and while an old gentleman was fussing about his ticket and the old maid had trouble about her menagerie, he managed to escape the gate-keeper’s notice and slip through. Once past the gates he looked about confidently for liis mother and father but could not see them anywhere, lie was .just beginning to be frightened when he noticed a little girl of about ten dressed in white with big pink ribbons on her dark curls, who was crying. Here was some one who seemed in worse trouble than he was. He watched her a moment and then going up to her, said timidly, yet courteously, “1 beg your pardon, but is there any way I can help you?” and he showed her his Boy Scout Badge. The child looked up with appealing dark-eyes and said tearfully, ‘‘I can’t find my papa and I don’t know what to do.” ‘‘How did you get lost.'” asked the boy sympathetically. “We were going to Chicago and were to change cars here. My papa is a doctor and the conductor called him to see a sick man on the train, and so he left me alone and when the train stopped 1 got off.” “What is your name?” asked the boy. “Margaret Howell,” was the reply, “and what is yours?” “Dean Morris.” While she talked the girl had been looking curiously at the albino, but was evidently too well bred to say anything about his peculiarity, for which he silently thanked her. “Well, Margaret,” he said at last, “do you know which train you got off of?” “I think it was that one ,” indicating the train beside them. “Why I beieve that is my father getting on there now,” said Dean. “We’ll get on, too, and if your father isn’t on it, you can stay with us until we find him.” The girl nodded assent and with the aid of the smiling porter the children boarded the train. Before they had time to look around much, the train gave a warning whistle and ere the children realized it, was on its way. The cliildren went down the long aisle scanning the faces expectantly, but no familiar figure appeared in that car. They told the kindly conductor of their trouble and he went with them through one car after another, but as they saw no one they knew they became rather frightened. Finally in the last Pullman ear Margaret began to cry and the low sobbing caused a charming young lady to look up suddenly and exclaim to the serious young man at her side: “There’s that albino again: and look at that darling child he has with him! What do you suppose can be the matter?” Then acting on impulse, the star—for it was she—called softly, “What is it little girl?” and as the child saw the winning smile she ran to the lady, and sobbing on her shoulder told her all her trouble, while the manager talked to the albino. “We will take care of the children,” said the manager to the conductor, who was still waiting. “IIow can we let their parents know?” asked the star anxiously, “They must be nearly frantic.” “I’ll telegraph from the next station,” replied the manager, leaving the car. He returned after several moments and said to the boy who still looked worried, “It’ll be all right, sonny. I sent telegrams to the station for both your fathers and we’ll hear from them soon.” “Earl,” said the star, “I’m sure the children are nearly starved, lets have dinner now.” So the little party went to the dining car, and there around the pretty candle lighted table the children forgot their troubles in the gay laughter and talk which the pretty star and the young manager, who was not so serious after all, kept up. “I saw all those people in the station,” said Dean nodding toward the next table and the little party laughed as they followed his glance, for there sat the fashionably dressed old woman, glaring at the abstracted professor with whom she had collided. “I know that man,” cried Margaret. “He knows about stars. I’m going to talk to him after dinner.” At the opposite table several people had sat down and suddenly during a moments silence a penetrating voice was heard saying: “It’s too hot in here!” “I’m nearly freezing,” was the gruff response, and so a feud was started between the old maid and fussy old man. which continued all evening to the amusment of everyone in the car. After the little party went into the observation car. and there while the professor of astronomy told them many interesting things about the stars, two telegrams were handed to the manager, and he said to the children: “Its all right, kids, your parents will meet you tomorrow in Chicago. Till then you’re to stay with us.” Then after a sigh of pleasure from the children all was silent as they gazed into the peaceful, starlight night, and the manager quoted softly: “God’s in his heaven, All’s well with the world.” JJuat Itatja JOSEPH INK LEHMAN, ’17 “Ouch! I’m going to tell my mother on you.” This was heard from Tom Brown who had just been pelted with clods of dirt, lie was particularly chosen for a target by a ‘bunch’ of other boys because he considered himself above his comrades on account of his father’s wealth. He was also what the boys called “Mamma’s baby”. The following day being Saturday the boys planned to go fishing to a pond some distance away. Tom who was always “butting in” asked if he might go along. “Aw, you’ll holler if you see a fish on your line,” answered the boys Tom promised he wouldn’t and consequently he was one of the party the next morning. In going to the pond they had to pass through a wood and when they had almost reached the pond Tom began to yell and run. The boys discovered a little dead garter snake. “Baby,” they called. “But it came right after me,” answered Tom. “Aw, it’s dead, now don’t you yell when we come to the pond or you’ll scare all the fish away.” Tom replied that he wouldn’t. The boys reached the pond and all went well till just about noon Tom cried, “Oh. something’s pulling my line away.” “Shut up, we knew you’d scare ’em all away. I just felt a fish nibbling at my hook. I might have got it.” They ate their dinner and tried fishing again, but Tom seemed to have scared all the fish away so they started for home with three small fish. They put them on a line one boy throwing them over his shoulder. All at once the line became very light and turning around, lie saw Dick, a little darky boy running with the fish. They ran after him determined not to lose what they iiad caught. They finally caught him and asked him why he had taken them. “Well I sho’ be hungry fo’ fish and I neber kin kotch ’em.” “Well, you don’t need to take ours.” “Mayn’t I come to yo’ house fo’ supper tonight so I kin have some o’ them fish?” asked Dick of Tom. • “Well, I should say not!” lie replied. However when Tom was eating supper that night he heard some one coming into the house and lie was surprised to see Dick standing by the table. “I come to git some o’ them fish,” said Dick. “Well I haven’t got any, so get out. Make him get out mamma.” Mrs. Brown told him to go, but Dick evi-dentlly did not intend to go. “I came after some fish and I sho’ won’t go till yo’ gibes me some.” “But we haven’t any,” persisted Mrs. Brown, and finally Dick was gotten out of the house. On reaching the street Dick was attacked by the boy from whom he had taken the fish. “We’ll teach you not to steal our fish,” they shouted. “Aren’t you boys ashamed to treat a ltttle darky boy like that?” asked Harry Thorton coming upon the scene, “You know he is not taught any better.” “Well he tried to steal our fish.” “Well I’m sure he won’t do such a thing again will you Dick?” “I sho’ won’t, no sail.” Harry’s mother was a widow and Harry was obliged to earn something to help her “Aw, you never mind you’re nothing but a bootblack,” said the boys. “Well even if I’m not, I know better than to pick on a small darky boy,” answered Harry. The boys then gave up the fight. Saskrt Sail OKA STKYCKKK This year’s Basket Ball team certainly has succeeded in placing Xappanee on the map of the basket-ball world, at least so far as northern Indiana is concerned. The squad have to their credit sixteen out of twenty-two games played, which gives a percentage of seven hundred twenty-seven. The season was started with a rush by the defeat of Etna Green with the score of MO-24 on Etna Green’s Court. Then—0 Joy! —the victory over Bremen by the one-sided score of 45-20. This victory, as well as tin resistance offered by Etna Green’s quintet, inspired the boys, and in a walk-away, they defeated Etna Green here, 49-3. But alas! The next game was lost to liochster’s fast five by their ability to speed up in the last few minutes of the game. But, after two weeks of training and rest, the 4‘Naps” or “Onion Growers” journeyed to Rochester and won from them the initiating game of their new gym with tin resulting score of 22-1S. Eigonier was the next victim, Xappanee defeating them 39-14. This game was played on Friday evening and Saturday the team found themselves in South Bend playing in the large V. M. C. A. gym. the holders of the Northern Indiana championship. The Naps put up a stiff fight, but lost to the champs by eleven points, the score being 35-24. The next four games resulted in victory for Xappanee. Syracuse, the Atherton Club of Elkhart, Cromwell and Goshen falling successively into Xappanee’s camp with the scores 20-14; 30-21 ; 25-16 and 32-12 respectively. Then followed two defeats by Albion and Cromwell, both games being played on opponents’ courts. Syracuse was again defeated 37-13. But the next two games were lost to worthy opponents, first to Mishawaka, 34-28, and then to South Bend, 33-22. Forster, the big blacksmith center, won the game for South Bend by caging five baskets during the last ten minutes of play. These were the last defeats of the regular season and the five finished up strong by winning the last four games from Goshen, Warsaw, Albion and Syracuse. The boys playing on the team during this year were Kaufman. Berger, Hoover, Branson. Coppes, Warner, Yarian, Price, and Slagle. As only two of the squad, Berger and Warner, graduate this year, great hopes are entertained for next year’s team. Ward Coppes. capt., George Warner, M. D. Kizer, coach, Clarence Branson, Joe Kaufman Mario Berger. Lloyd Hoover, Harold Price, Ro Slagle. Lloyd Yarian. $rhrfrulr of (Samra auJt rnrrs Opposing team Opponents Nappanee Ktna Green 24. Invincibles 10. it; Bremen 20. 45 4!) 21. 12 Rochester 18. 22 Ligonier 14. 39 24 Syracuse 14. 20 Atherton Club ... 21. 30 16. Goshen 12. 32 12 Cromwell • • 27. 17 28 9.9 Goshen 24. 26 Warsaw IS. 27 9 All-Stars 10. 41 Totals.........44').......591 Number of games played...........22 Number of games won..............16 Percentage .....................727 Miss Jane Wagner, coach. Blanche Campbell, Nellie Ipe, Beatrice Doswell, Mary Mutschler, Esther Slabaugh, Beatrice Gentzhorn, Dorothy Stoops, Marie Anglin. C$trla’ Haskrt Uall BEATRICE GENTZHORN The girls Basket Ball squad began practice the last of October. Those who reported for practise were: Freshmen, Wilma Yoder, Esther Slabaugh, Nellie Ipe and Blanche Campbell; Sophomores, Dorothy Stoops, Beatrice Doswell and Mary Mutschler; Juniors, Marie Anglin, Wilma Terwilliger and Beatrice Gentzhorn. Those making the team were, Center, Mary Mutschler, second center, Marie Anglin ; guards, Beatrice Doswell and Esther Slabaugh; forwards, Nellie Ipe and Beatrice Gentzhorn; subs, Blanche Campbell and Dorothy Stoops. The first game was played at Elkhart, January Hi. The Elkhart girls played a fast game and were superior in their team work, suceeding in running up the score 33-10. The following Friday night, January 23, was the game with Etna Green, which resulted in a victory for our girls by a score of 10-3. The next game with Warsaw brought on defeat by a heavy score, 2fi-2, because of slippery dance floor on which they played. This was soon forgotten however, when the team defeated Albion by a score of 23-0. The return game with Etna Green was lost, but only by a score of 11-10. The team has just made a beginning, and hope by another year to have a team Nappanee High School can be proud of. 1 nripty MADGE ROOSE AND LILLIAN BLESSING When the members of this marvelous class of 1914 have gone from school life into life’s school a thought of the happy social hours spent together will brighten our faces, no matter how sad. A Walking Bob-ride. Although Frank Defreese is no longer in our midst we shall never forget him especially since he so kindly invited us to his country home. It was a bright moon-light evening in .January when the class of 1914 started on this pleasant trip in a bob-sled. After we had gone a mile and had been thrown topsy-turvy by the road side we decided to walk the remainder of the way. Sufficient it is to say that after we arrived the evening was spent in games and music. The departure at an “early” hour was proof of a jolly good time. The Reception. Before May 2, 1913 the word “reception” was almost incomprehensible to us. Whenever it was mentioned, the hearts of us, as .1 uniors would take great leaps, then flutter for a few moments until they regained their normal composure, but now we look at it as having been one of the most pleasant of social functions. The reception was given by the Juniors in honor of the class of 1913. It was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Lehman on East Walnut Street. The hostess of the evening was Miss Bernice Lehman. The dining room was festooned in blue and white colors, those of the High School. The living room was decorated in the Seniors’ colors, green and white, with white roses. The library was decorated in the Juniors colors, ash and old rose and a large boquet of French roses. The program prepared for the evening was delivered excellently. A six course luncheon was served and carnations were given to all present. “Punch” was one of the attractive features of the evening. A Lawn Party. It was in the autumn of 1913 that the jolly bunch of Seniors assembled on the public square and then followed the rail-road to Clayton Webers home. The stars were shining brightly and it was an ideal night for a lawn party. The evening was spent in playing games. After refreshments were served and the evening was spent in mirtli the party adjourned. All present reported a splendid time. Hallowe’en Party. The Seniors, finding school too dry, decided to have a party to enliven their downcast spirits. On Oct. 31 about eight o’clock the class arrived at the home of Madge and Lowell Roose. They were costumed to represent various styles and ages. After passing through the streets they returned and began playing games. Refreshments were served. Gertrude Sheets. On the evening of October 10, 1913 the Senior class found themselves on the way to their first class party of the year. Although it rained steadily we were not so easily frightened out. After arriving at the home of Miss Gertrude Sheets, the evening was spent in the highest degree of gaiety. George Warner. One beautiful winter evening the Seniors started in a bob-sled for the home of George Warner. They all enjoyed themselves immensely in singing and telling stories. After reaching their destination they were glad to gather around the warm fire. After a most pleasant evenings entertainment they departed to their homes. Luciie Yarian. Taffy-pulling season. The Seniors enjoyed one of the best evening entertainments possible at the home of Miss Luciie Yarian. Maple sugar was the center of attraction. Jokrs LUCILE YAKIAN AND MADGE ROOSE The world is old, yet likes to laugh, New jokes are hard to find; And e’en a whole new Annual Staff Can’t tickle every mind. So, if you meet some ancient joke, Decked out in modern guise, Don’t frown and call the thing a fake, •Just laugh,—don’t lie too wise. —Selected. These jokes should he written on thin paper, so they might be seen through. Too Much Geometry for Hen Lloyd Y. (Discussing Fatalism)—“If a man is going to die, sooner or later he will die.” . Harvey B.—“IIow do you like .Manwar-ing?” Clyde Kronk (Freshman)—“1 don’t take that subject.” Very Unusual. Bernice L.—“Poe was very kind to his wife. Miss Guild—“This is very unusual—I mean for a drinking man.” Bernie L’s instructions (after taking Domestic Science a few months)—“Wash dishes in hot soapy water, rinse in cold water, shake out well and hang up to dry.” Lowell R. (Discussing water transportation in the year 1851)—“There were so many accidents that congress had to—a—to —to?” Prof. Miller—“What did congress do?” Lowell—“I can’t think of the word.” Prof. Miller—“Make it up.” Lowell—‘ ‘ Well in-in-in-inspected. ’ ’ Miss Guild—“What caused the Great Fire of London?” Donald S.—“A cow kicked over a lamp.” Marie B. (In history class)—“The res-surrection in Cuba was the outcome of many former revolts.” Ora S.—The Spanish Heet attacked Fort Santi-Dago in Cuba.” Prof. Miller (greatly irritated by the sanies of the class)—“Too many sacharine looks around here.” Blanche B.—“What does that mean?” Bernice L.—“Sweet.” Prof. Miller—‘‘‘Good, Bernice.” Blanche—“1 didn’t catch any of them.” Prof. Miller—“Some people are too slow to catch cold.” Prof. Miller—“What is the meaning of valid, Madge?” Madge R.—“I don’t know.” Prof. Miller—“What is the meaning of ‘invalid’ then?” Madge—“Just the opposite.” Clarence B.—“Say, waiter, I haven’t had a fork this whole meal. “ I want one quick.” Waiter—“Why, you’re through, what do you want with one now?” Clarence—“Well what am I going to stir my coffee with?” The editors of the annual had an excellent story about Roose’s big feet, but thought it best not to publish it. Anybody curious can get information from Blanche Blosser or her father. Miss Guild, (after having illustrated a principle of Rhetoric by means of a mechanical device)—“There if you will just remember that you’ll never forget it.” (Exclamations of assent by the Freshmen.) Fierce lessons. Late hours. Unexpected. Nothing prepared. Knocked out. A good answer turneth away a zero. Put no trust in your ponies. Prove all things. A good report maketh the father glad. The Annual Staff Dream We had a dream the other night When all around was still. We dreamed that each subscriber Came right up and paid his bill. Miss Guild,—“Does that question bother you. Clayton?” Clayton W.—(solemnly)—“Not in the least; its the answer that bothers me.” WISH OF A SOPHOMORE I want to be a Senior; And with the Seniors stand; A fountain pen stuck in my hair, And a note-book in my hand. Right there among the Seniors, So truthful and so bright; I’ll write a dandy essay And dream of them all night. Seniors were born for great things, Sophies were born for small; But it is not recorded Why Freshmen were born at all. Miss Guild,—“Why was the the thane of Cawdor put to death?” Rieta K.—“He was accused of traitory” Miss Guild,—“Who was Sir Walter Raleigh ?” Lloyd Y.—“lie was a poet who wrote prose.” “What do you mean, sir?” asked the indignant maiden as she extricated herself from her eager lovers arms. “That you are my hope of happiness,” he cried rapturously, “ami I always embrace an opportunity.” “No.” she returned coldly, “in this case yon were but hugging a delusion.”’ Freshman—“What did the surgeon operate on the professor for? Senior—“Three hundred dollars.” Freshman—“No, I mean what did he have?” Senior —“Three hundred dollars.” Guest—“Delightful party you are having tonight, old fellow.” Host—“Yes, I am giving it to my wife. It is the twelfth anniversary of her thirtieth birthday.” Lowell R. (In history class)—“General Braddock was killed in the Revolutionary War. lie had three horses shot under him and a fourth went through his clothes.” “Tommy,” the schoolma’am asked, “why are you scratching your heath“ “Cause nobody else knows just where it itches. ’ ’ “Casey,” said Pat, “how do yez tell th’ age of a tu-u-rkey?” “Oi can always tell by the teeth.” said Casey. “By the teeth!” exclaimed Pat. “But a tu-u-rkey has no teeth. “No,” admitted Casey, “but Oi have.” Ode to Komershal Kithmetik I hate my buk, but I dont kare, It’s kause there’s nothing decent there. It don’t know nothin’ of none, An’ aint one bit of fun. Why I get so blamed mad ever’ day, I feel like throwin’ it away. It’s nuthin’ but a puzzle an’ ruel, Sich things shudn’t be taut in skule. IIow much does a ton o’ kole way If part uv it up an’ runs away; An’ what wud you pay fer beans, Er potaters er onions, er greens? An’ square root, bow’d you wurk it, say? I jest wurk ’em over ever’ day, And thin, no matter if there long or small I can’t never git ’em not at all. O I just hate the miserable stuff. An’ goodness knows I got enuff. Sined B. B. A snobbish young Englishman visiting Washington’s home at Mount Vernon was so patronizing as to arouse the wrath of guards and caretakers; but it remained for “Shep” Wright, an aged gardener and one of the first scouts of the confederate army, to settle the gentleman. Approaching “Shep” the Englishman said: “Ah-er-my man, the hedge! Yes, I see, George got this hedge from dear old England.” “Reckon lie did,” replied Shep. “He got this whole bloomin’ country from dear old England.” Miss Guild—“Bernice, what is a synonym ?” Bernice L.—“A synonym is a-a-well, its a word you use when you don’t know how to spell the one you thought of first.” Lowell R.—(during the discussion of momentum and speed)—“Mr. Fisher, what would happen if an irresistible force met an immovable body?” “The result,” said Mr. Fisher, wisely, “would be some very interesting by-products.” Mr. Fisher (in Physics class)—“What is velocity?” Lowell K.—“Velocity is what a fellow lets go of a wasp with.” “Is you gwine to let dat mewel do as he please?” asked Uncle Ephraim’s wife. “Wha’s you’ will powah?” “Mali will powah’s all right,” he answered “You jest want ter come out hyar an’ measure dis here mewel s won’t powah.” The female suffrage orator stood upon her platform and looked over the sea of faces. “Where would man be today were it not for woman?” she inquired. She paused a moment as she gazed around the hall. “Again I repeat,” she said, “where would man be today were it not for woman ?” “In the Garden of Eden,” answered a male voice from the rear. The garage keepers little daughter never had happened to see a dachshund before. “Look papa!” she exclaimed, “see what a long wheel-base that dog’s got.” ••-•-a- Interlocutor—“That’s right, go ahead and tell all you know. It won’t take long.” End Man—“Yassah, I guess I might as well tell all we bofe know—it won’t take any longah.” Hotel Clerk—“I found the “Not to be used except in case of fire” placard those college boys stole out of th corridor.” Manager—“Where?” Clerk—“They had nailed it over the coal-bin.” A teacher gave her pupils an exercise to write on the black-board. In the midst of the exercise an urchin began to laugh. She asked him why he was laughing and he answered : “Joe’s put ‘putten’ where he should have putten ‘put.’ “I see you are carrying home a new kind of breakfast-food,” remarked the first commuter. “Yes,” said the second, “I was missing too many trains, the old brand required three seconds to prepare. You can fix up this new kind in a second and a half.” One enterprising firm displayed in great illuminated letters, “Open All Night.” Next to it is a restaurant bearing with equal prominence the legend: “We Never Close.” “Third in order is a Chinese laundry, in a little tumble-down hovel, and upon the front of this building is the sign in scrawling letters: “Me Wakee, Too.” “Whatsoever a man sews, that shall he also reap,” Johnny repeated after bis father several times and seemed to have mastered the wording. As they drew near the Sunday-school the father gave Johnny bis last rehearsal, “Now son,” he said, “let’s have the Golden Text once more.” This is what he got: “Whatsoever a man sews always rips.” He engaged a German cook not long ago. His wife liked the appearance of the applicant. “I’d like to have you come,” said the lady of the house,” but perhaps you won’t want to live with us. We are vegetarians and never have any meat in the house. Would you be satisfied with a vegetable diet?” The fraulein scratched her head. “Veil,” she said dubiously, “iss beer a vegetable? The French visitor to Gelligaer showed some alarm at the prospect of passing a savage looking dog that stood in the way, barking furiously. “It’s all right,” said his host. “Don’t you know the proverb, “Barking dogs don’t bite?” “Ah, yes,” said the Frenchman, “I know ze proverbe, you know ze proverbe, but ze question is does ze dog know ze proverbe?” Some years ago a prominent man went into the business of raising hogs. Friends congratulated him on his success, as bis breeds were certainly fine. “Hogs,” replied he contempetuously, “why these people never knew what a big hog was till I came here.” And he wondered why they laughed. Teacher—‘‘Johnny, what is a skeletont” Johnny—‘‘Please, ma’am, it’s a man with his insides out and his outsides off.” ‘“Why do you use paint?” asked a violinist of his daughter. ‘‘For the same reason that you use resin papa.” “How is that?” “Why, to help me draw my beau.” Mr. Kiser (in Junior history;—“What are the five great races of mankind ?” Lloyd Y.—“The three-mile, mile, quarter-mile, hurdles, and hundred yards.” “So you advertised for your lost purse, pretending that the person who found it was recognized?” “Yes.” “How did the bluff work?” “Didn’t work at all. Next day this ad appeared in the same paper: The recogniz ed gentleman who picked up the purse on Boylston street requests the loser to call at his house. Kid—“I want to ask you a question.” Sister’s Beau—“What is it?” Kid—“When you were a little boy and fellers called on your sister, did they ever give you a nickel to go out and play?” She—“If you could have only one wish, what would it he?” He—“It would be that—that—Oh. if I only dared to tell you what it would he.” She—“Well, go on. Why do you suppose I brought up the wishing subject?” Never ask leading questions when examining our pupils. Do not hint at the answers. Make the learner find them unassisted. This is how the young lady teaching Greek obeyed the rule. “Willie, who dragged whom how many times around the walls of what?” $ (Calfttfiar OF kappanee PUBLIC SCHOOLS For Year 1913-14 Aug. 30. Teachers’ meeting 9:30. Aug. 30. Graduates of the public schools and new resident pupils meet superintendent for classification. School building 9:30 to 4:30. Sept. 1. Schools organized and work assigned. Sept. 2. Recitations begin. Nov. 20. Thanksgiving programme 1:30. Nov. 27 to Dec. 1. Thanksgiving recess. Dec. 19 to Dec 29. Christmas vacation. •Ian. 7 to .Ian. 9. First semester examinations. •Ian. 12. Second semester begins. Feb. 20. Washington programme 1:30. April 2 to April 6. Spring vacation. May 1. Senior class play. May 8. Annual exhibit. May 10. Baccalaureate address. May 13 to 15. Second semester examinations. May 15. 8 p. m. commencement. Regular meeting of the Board of Education the first Monday evening in each month. Board of Education: Albert Mutschlkr, Pres. H. E. Coppbs, Treas. W. A. Price, Sec. Chas. F. Miller, Supt. SomfBtir £ rmur MISS FLORENCE TAGGART Our day is that of short-cuts anil labor-saving devices of all kinds. In steam and electricity man has come into possession of forces of almost unlimited possibilities. Without these forces many a modern undertaking, such as tile construction of a railway system or a canal, would have been impossible. The processes of simplification, elimina- tion and also labor-saving have not been excluded from the household. In this line much has been done, though much more still remains to be done. Many seem to think the time lias come to do away with most of the work of housekeeping, to have a system working so well that a half hour each day may be sufficient time to keep the household running smoothly, in order to gain time for other a ml more important matters. The argument is not one for us to answer, hut the thing itself, that is—the reduction of household labor to periods of minutes, simply cannot he done. It we simplify our tasks and use all the modern conveniences. we still must face the fact that to keep a house in good condition and prepare three meals a day re piires a good deal of time and labor on the part of somebody. After all do we wish to get rid of work or to make our tasks a means of pleasure and happiness f To supervise a household is one thing, to do the everyday work therein is quite another thing:. In order to become efficient house-keepers, what we need is not so much the avoidance of house-work as a growing interest and pleasure in a better and more satisfactory performance of our daily duties. If this be true then, we believe that the aim of all school officials, when they place Domestic Science in the course of study of the school in which they arc interested, is to enable the girls therein to he scientific home-makers. The need of work in this line was so keen that the Indiana law now treats the subject of domestic work as ‘ vocational training.’ and prescribes the work to he taught. The work in the grades is very general but the work taken up in the High School is more specific and scientific. Cookery and Hewing are the two main subjects in a course for home-makers, however, work in textiles, house-furnishings and decoration, hygiene, and such handi-work as laundering and also the making and t rimming of bats are correlated as soon as the students seem to understand the essentials. The school-girls of today are the mothers of tomorrow, homes make the community, and communities make the town. Nappanee has proven herself not only interested in her girls, but determined to offer all that lies in her power toward the better home movement. Manual draining O. E. FISHER Our forefathers laid much emphasis on the three H’s, reading, ’riting, ’rithmetic, in planning their school curriculum, but we in this later day emphasize not only the three H’s but we also realize the importance of training the three II’s, head, heart and hand. The old adage “Knowledge is power,” is not always true, “applied knowledge is power” would be a better way of stating the adage. If this be true then Manual Training is one of the subjects through which a student may gain power for here he may act as well as speak, and do as well as think. The head is trained to plan and the hand to execute. For several years, weaving, basketry, and clay-modeling have been successfully taught in the lower grades of the Xappanee Schools. Not until this year were Domestic Science and Manual Training introduced into the upper grades and High School. The Manual Training department at present occupies one large room which has been completely equipped for the course in elementary wood-work. Eleven double benches have been provided, accommodating twenty-two students at one time. Each boy has a complete set of tools which saves much time and avoids confusion. In addition to tilt individual sets, there are many tools for common use. The course is offered to the boys of the seventh and eighth years and those in High School. The elementary classes work mostly with soft wood such as basswood and pine. Exercises in chiseling and joint-making are given. Pieces of material are marked and cut to required dimensions while the boy is working out these fundamental exereiss he is getting from actual experience the proper conception of the care and use of tools. Later hard wood is used in constructive experiments. This requires more care and precision, owing to the difficulty of cutting, dressing and finishing. Each student plans the object to be made by him. He furnishes his own material, makes out a bill for the lumber and estimates the cost. Consequently he sees the practical side of arithmetic. Nothing too difficult is attempted, thereby saving an unnecessary waste of material and checking the tendency of becoming discour-ged. Since each object is planned to meet a need, the finished product represents something practical with a real value. Following is a list of some of the things made this year: tie-boxes, candle scones, wall-racks, tie-holders, plate-racks, art-lamps, hall trees, whisk-broom-holders, and porch-swings. In addition to working in wood the High School boys have spent considerable time in brass work and etching. They have made watch-fobs, scarf-pins, pa per-knives, rocking blotters and book-ends. Each piece is etched with some original design. Some bear class numerals, others the school monograms, and some have conventional patterns etched upon them. This gives the boy a drill in drawing and lettering and also gives him a fore-taste of Chemistry. The aim of the work is not to teach the boy a trade nor to give him something to merely keep him busy, but to give him the idea of doing something. So far the results have been greater than the expectations of the school. 3Farm Jnlka Cast of Characters Philip Burleigh, from New York............ ......................... Mario Berger Dave Weston, a .voting farmer............. .........................Clayton Weber Amos Goodwin, owner of Silverbrook Farm .......................... Ora Strycker Bijali Finn, jack-of-all-trades........... ........................ Forest Nickler Thompson, servant at the Burleigh residence .........................George Warner Flora Goodwin, “Only a country girl ------ .........................Bernice Lehman Mrs. Bnrleigh, Philip’s mother............ ......................... Marie Burbach Grace Bnrleigh, his sister...Madge Roose Sarah Goodwin, wife of Amos, Lucile Yarian Mrs. Peaseley, who ‘never has a minute to spare.............................Ursie Silberg Delia Slocum, hired girl at the farm...... ....................... Blanche Blosser ARGUMENT Flora Goodwin, a farmer’s pretty daughter, is engaged to Philip Burleigh, a young New Yorker. Philip’s mother wants him to marry a society woman, and by falsehoods makes Flora believe Philip does not love her. Dave Weston, who wants Flora himself, helps the deception by intercepting a letter from Philip to Flora. She agrees to marry Dave, but on the eve of their marriage Dave confesses, Philip learns the truth and he and Flora are reunited. Synopsis of Acts Act I. The yard at Silverbrook Farm, on an afternoon in August. Act II. Same as Act I, three days later. Act III At the Burleigh residence, New York City. One month has elapsed. Act IV Back at the farm, a few days later. U,hr Drarmi Cast of Characters Deacon Thornton, who lias a passion for lemonade with a stick in it .............Ora Strycker George Graef. Mrs. Thornton’s nephew ......... ............................George Warner George Darrah, alias Matt Wheeler Mario Berger James Reed a friend of Darrah’s ...Lowell Roose Pedro, an organ grinder ..........Lowell Roose Parson Brownlow ..................Lowell Roose Pete, Mrs. Thornton’s servant__Forrest Nickler Billy, the deacon’s boy........Clayton Weber Mrs. Thornton .................Gertrude Sheets Helen, her daughter ...........Lillian Blessing Miss Amelia Fawcett, Mrs. Thornton’s maiden sister......................Blanche Blosser Mrs. Darrah. George Darrah’s wife............. ........................... Bernice Lehman Nellie, her child .................Madge Roose Daisy, Mrs. Thornton’s servant....Ursie Silberg Synopsis. Act I Scene, Eastville Garden_Tbe Robbery. Meet- ing of Graef and Wheeler. A promised reward. The deacon’s arrival. The deacon gets hilarious. Pete imposes upon Billy. The deacon is sick. Triumph No. 1. Act II Scene, Mrs. Thornton’s sitting-room —Pete promotes himself. Miss Amelia worries about her pet dog but Pete seems innocent. The deacon’s reception. The deacon makes a mistake. Miss Amelia prescribes for the deacon. Triumph No. 2. Act III Scene 1, A street in thecity. Mother and child alone on the street seeking the father who lias come to this city a few years before The meeting of husband and wife. Accusations and defence. Again alone Scene 2, George Graef’s lodgings_M rs. Darrah meets her cousin. Pete and George develop their plans. Scene 3, A street.-Pete persuades Billy to go on a treasure hunt. Scene 4, A wood. Treasure hunters enroute. Finding the treasure. Spirits. Act IV Mrs. Thornton’ssitting-room.—Pete in trouble. He fools the deacon and Miss Amelia. Act V Scene, Mrs. Thornton’s sitting-room. Interruption of the marriage of Wheeler and Helen. Conviction and arrest of Wheeler. Mrs. Darrah forgiven. The deacon made happy. article of merchandise that is ---- better than other similar articles is bound to occupy first place in popularity. Look at the head of the procession and you see Walk-Over Shoes, the leaders of the world. Queen Quality shoes for women are in the same class. Always the latest styles in Arrow shirts and collars. KITCHEN CABINETS MERCHANT MILLERS HARDWOOD LUMBER MANUFACTURED BY OOPPES BROTHERS ZGDK NAPPANEE - NDIANA We’ve Said It Before We Say It Again Society Brand Clothes The World’s Standard of Style and Tailoring Reiss Shoes— None Snappier nor Better Brant) (Clnthra S’nrirti} Hraub (Uuthra GllS ReiSS Co., NdppailCC S. J. Strycker W. H. Strycker Strycker Son, Arch’s Restaurant The place to eat Feed and Sale Barn, Nappanee, Indiana. Ice Cream Candies Cigars Phone 72 H. C, FDLER’S CASH STORE Here you find the popular Redfern garments in the latest styles and shades for all occasions. The place where you can get good goods at the right price. Stylish garments of every description. P. D. BURGENER The MARKET STREET GROCER For Groceries, Canned Goods, and a Square Deal. PHONE % Farmers Traders Bank ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS AGO NARPANEE, INDIANA. Capital -$ 40,000 00 Surplus and other property outside of the Banking business as additional security to depositors over 100,000 00 Total resources over................... 350,000 00 STATE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL There would be fewer spendthrifts if all young people were taught to watch where their money goes. The Bank Account is a great help in forming habits of thrift and gives an insight into modern business methods. Every young man should have a bank account and we offer the services of thisjbank to every young man in this community. 3 PERCENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS WIDMOYER R1NGGENBERG Main St. Butchers Widmoyei . Ringgenberg supply their large corps of patrons and the trade with the choicest of both cured and JACOB O. KANTZ fresh meats the market offers, inclu- ATTORNEY ding home-made bologna, german ham bologna, and minced ham a specialty. And they enjoy a m-'St excellent trade from an appreciative public all of whom speak in the highest terms of praise of their treatment. HARTMAN BLOCK MUTSCHLER BROTHERS CO , NAPPANEE, INDIANA, MANUFACTURERS OF Domestic Science Cabinets, Sewing Tables and Manual Training Benches. Dining, Library, Office, Cafe, and Kitchen Tables. Wholesale Only. VACATION What’s classier than a clean-cut double breasted blue serge coat and white flannel trousers? For vacation and summer evening wear, these togs are ideal if tailored by C. A. DEISCH, NAPPANEE - - INDIANA May Be We Don t Know Everything About lumber, but we’ve been handling it for a good many years and have helped a lot of home builders save money on their purchases. During that time we have learned something about the lasting qualities of different woods and how they take paint, etc. If you’re going to build we’d like to tell you why we prefer certain woods for certain work. Interested'? Come in. Miller Lumber Coal Co. “Auditorium” “Theatorium” Nappanee Amusement Co. T. P. GREENE, Mgr. Nappanee, - - Indiana Your clothes will be well cared for if sent to the Nappanee Steam Laundry We Wash anything washable. Waists. Shirts and Collars a specialty. We solicit your patronage. Stoves and Plumbing and Ranges Heating Howenstein-Burbach Co. 151-153 E. MARKET STREET Paints and Oils Roofing and Spouting. Electrical Work General Hardware Engraving For College and School Publications • PHE above is the title of our Book of Instructions which is loaned to the staff of each publication for which we do the engraving. This book contains 164 pages, is profusely illustrated and covers every phase of the engraving question as it would interest the staff of a college or school publication. Full description and information as to how to obtain a copy sent to anyone interested. We Make a Specialty of HALFTONES COLOR. PLATES ZINC ETCHINGS DESIGNING, ETC. For College and High School Annuals and Periodicals. Also fine copper plate and steel die embossed stationery sucli as Commencement Invitations, Visiting Cards, Fraternity Stationery, Etc. ACID BLAST HALFTONES All our halftones are etched by the Levy Acid Hast process, which insures deeper and more evenly etched plates than it is possible to get by the old tub process, thus insuring best possible results from the printer. The engravings for this Annual were made by us. Mail orders a specialty. Samples sent free if you state what you are especially interested in. STAFFORD ENGRAVING COMPANY Artists Engravers Electrotypers Engravings for College and School Publications a Specialty CENTURY BUILDING INDIANAPOLIS, INI). DEPARTMENTS The College of Liberal Arts. The Normal School. (“Accredited”) The Academy. The School of Music. The School of Business. School of Bible. Courses in practical Agriculture and Domestic Science will be given during summer term beginning on June 1st. The College of Liberal Arts—Courses and degrees accepted by the best American Universities. The Normal School Prepares “A” and “B” class teachers for all grades of public school work. The Academy Complete high school and college preparatory courses with wide range of electives. The School of Music -Complete courses in vocal and instrumental music. The School of Business—Practical courses in Book-keeping and Stenography. Our graduates are holding good positions. School of Bible—Practical training for ministry, missionaries and Sunday-school teachers. Vocational Training. Summer School Opens......................June 1 Fall Term Opens ........................ Sept. 9 Winter Term Opens ................ ..... Dec. 7 Well trained and experienced faculty. Expenses reasonable. Write for Bulletins giving Complete Information. JOHN E. HARTZLER, President. PAUL E WHITMER, Dean, Goshen, Ind. A Nappanee Silo Lamb Bros. Greene Makers of Lamps, Domes, Inverted Domes, Chandeliers, Showers, Lanterns, Brackets, Drops in wood and metal. Is the best investment you can make for your Ask your dealer for them—Sold only farm. through dealers. Let us tell you all about George L. Lamb them. NAPPANEE LBR. Maker of Screens, Ladies’ and Students’ Desks, Costumers, Piano Benches, and Umbrella Holders. MFG. CO. Ask your dealer for them—Sold only through dealers. Factories—NAPPANEE, INDIANA. E. NEWCOMER 8c SON JEWELERS AMD OPTOMETRISTS NAPPANEE. INDIANA That Graduation Picture We pay particular attention to Graduates’ Pictures, for Graduation is an important epoch in the life of a young man or woman. - - - THE ART STUDIO - - ■ Summer ScHool- -Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind. i Accredited) The University was founded September 16, 1873 with the idea of giving to every person the opportunity of obtaining a thorough, practical education at an expense within his reach. That such an Institution is a necessity may be judged by the fact that eacli year, since the beginning, the attendance lias been greater than that of the previous year. The Summer School is one of the largest in the United States. The Summer Term will open May 26th and will continue twelve weeks. The Mid-Summer Term will open June 23d and will continue eight weeks. During tiiese terms the University will offer an exceptional list of subjects from which students may select their work. There will be beginning, intermediate, advanced, and review- work in the following Departments Preparatory, High School, Kindergarten, Education, Manual Training, Scientific Classical, Higher English, Civil Engineering, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Domestic Science, Agriculture, Law, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, Expression and Public Speaking, Music, Fine Art, Commerce, Penmanship, Phonography and Typewriting, Review. Domestic Science and Agriculture. The new Domestic Science Hall w hich will be ready for occupancy by the opening of the summer term will enable the University to accommodate all who wish work in tiiese departments. Teachers will find an exceptional opportunity to combine work in the regular departments with such review work as they may desire. This is because of the fact that during the summer term the regular work of the University is offered the same as during the other terms of the year. Many enter for review work only. Others by attending consecutive summer sessions complete a course of study, while others enter to take up special subjects, High School work, etc. Equipment. The University is well equipped with buildings, apparatus, laboratories, library, etc., for doing the highest grade of work. It has laboratory facilities for accommodating 600 students working at one time. The institution is accredited by the State Teachers’ Training Board for preparing teachers for all grades of certiticates. Special opportunities are offered teachers for doing this work under specialists, as instructors. The Expenses are the Lowest. Tuition, $20.00 per quarter of 12 weeks. Board with furnished room, $1.80 to $3.00 per week. Catalog will be mailed free. Address Henry B. Brown, president, or Oliver P. Kinsey, vice-president. 42nd Year Will Open September 15, 1914. KAUFMAN’S DEPARTMENT STORE Laces and Embroideries, Lace Curtains. A full line of China and Dinner-ware, Carpenters’ Tools, Garden Tools, Shovels, Oil Stoves, Express Wagons, and Push Carts, Etc., Etc. Everything for Everybody. Don’t forget to come into the Rexall Drug Store while yon are in town. OUR FOUNTAIN SERVICE includes Perfect Cleanliness in every detail, Perfect Purity of every ingredient, Utmost Care in dispensing, Promptness and Courteous service— the kind of service you want. We carry a complete line of Pure Drugs, Rexall Remedies Black and White Cigars Heath Milligan Paints, Wall Paper, Eastman Kodak and Supplies. The Rexall Drug Store Phone 45 DUNHAM LOVE, Props. DRS. PRICE PRICE Office Phone 30, Res. 98, 99 DRS. INKS INKS Office Phone 25 Office Phone 20 DR. E. J. CRIPE Office Phone 174, Res. 254 DR. J. S. SLABAUGH Office Phone 47 DR. C. H. BURNETT Office Phone 204 Wittmta uutmrr i rhool The Winona College Summer School is now one of the greatest in the country. Every summer it draws students from all parts of our own state and from other states. The strength of its faculty, range of work offered, healthful and beautiful location, Christian influences, educational value of Winona Chautauqua—taking into consideration all of these things, the Winona Summer School is second to none in the United States. During the Summer Term a student may carry a program made up of College studies. College-preparatory studies, A Teachers’ Professional Course, Public School Music, Voice, Violin, Piano, History or Theory of Music, Elocution, Public Speaking, German, French, Latin, Elementary or Advanced Mathematics, History, English, Literature, Science, Public School Drawing and Art, Psychology, Methods and Observation, Primary and Kindergarten Work, and almost any other subject one is likely to interested in. Don’t forget the date June 8 to August 28, 1914. WINONA COLLEGE, Jonathan rigdon, pres. WINONA LAKE, INDIANA. J. S. McENTAFFER REAL ESTATE INSURANCE LOANS Sam Miller Dealer in single buggies, surries, single harness, whips, dusters, third buggy seats, and second hand buggies. When in need of any of the above mentioned goods please call at the Nappanee Carriage Factory inspect our goods and get prices before you buy. Our motto is good goods and low prices, and we are certain that we can save you money. REED’S LIVERY Ask For HUFFMAN’S ICECREAMCONES FRANK REED, Prop. Two Automobiles. Good Buggies. Good Horses. Pure, wholesome, and made under sanitary conditions. The best for you and your children. Be sure to ask for Huffman’s Phone No. 11 when you call for an Ice Cream Cone. Manufactured by THE R. HUFFMAN BAKERY A Classy Shoe FOR UP-TO-DATE is the new Walkabout, for men. We aim to buy and sell shoes for neatness and durability. See through our stock. MILLINERY CALL ON MRS. C. D. PETTIT V est Market St. Nappanee. Indiana E. BLOSSER, The Shoe Man Muncie Normal Institute A Standard Normal School and Therefore Accredited. There are only tive Standard Normal Schools in the state of Indiana, of which this institution is one. The last year was one of the most prosperous in the history of the college. The attendance was exceptionally large the spirit of the school excellent. We are better equipped today to do reliable, dependable work, than ever in our history. Courses for Class A, Class B, and Class C. Courses for Teachers of District and Town Schools. HIGH SCHOOL COURSES -Both cotnniiMioned and certified. BUSINESS COURSE—Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Expert Accounting. PUBLIC SPEAKING Oratory. Elocution. Stage Train ing. Dramatic Expression. DOMESTIC SCIBNCE-Cooking, Sewing, and Household Economics. COLLEGE COL'RSES Teachers, Law, Scientific, Classical. College. MUSIC CONSERVATORY—Piano, Violin. Voice. Public School Music, all wind and string instruments. MANUAL TRAINING COURSE Full and complete shop work of all kinds. AGRICL'LTURE—Studied from a philosophical standpoint. WE BID PATRONAGE FROM Those who desire to be teachers. Those who desire to study fine arts. Those who desire household economics. Those who desire culture education. Those who desire business education. Those who desire practical manual training. Hundreds of former Morion students attended the Muncie Normal Institute last year. Tuition, Board and Room for twelve weeks, only forty dollars, rvith first-class accommodations. CALENDAR: Spring Term opens March 10th. Mid-Spring Term opens April 21st. Summer Term opens June 2d. MUNCI WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG. ADDRESS NORMAL INSTITUTE, MUNCIE, INDIANA. « • MOORE SON WEYGAND BROS, k TOBIAS CENTRAL MEAT MARKET Warm Meals at All Hours Meats of all kinds, even mutton Lunch Hides and Poultry Wanted Fine Line of Cigars and Candy We Don’t Kill Any Old Cattle Give us a call Phone 187 Saving is Having An account at this bank is a good foundation on which to build a future. Your business is solicited on the basis of prompt, courteous treatment and absolute safety. First National. Bank NAPPANEE. INDIANA MANCHESTER COLLEGE Fully Accredited—A, B, and C A growing institution. Standard courses in College, Normal, Music, and Business. Special courses in Agriculture, Art, Manual Training, and Domestic Science. A delightful location, a well-trained faculty, good equipment, expenses moderate. A good summer school for teachers. Summer term opens May 25. Fall term opens Sept. 8. For catalogue and bulletins, address Manchester College, North Manchester, Ind. It Will Pay You The Central Grocery For Staple and Fancy Groceries at prices that are reasonable. Phone 67. O. T. Himebaugh, Prop. If you are a high school pupil, or preparing for a college education, and if you are troubled with your eyes, you will be able to do better work if you wear glasses that are properly fitted. It can be done by Claude R. Stoops, To see our new line of roofing tile, before you buy your roofing material. Progressive builders are using concrete construction where-ever possible because it mikes sanitary, fireproof, and permanent conditions. We manufacture cement tile, blocks, brick, columns, and contract for general concrete construction. Concrete Construction Co. Retailers of Cement and Sand Nappanee, Indiana City Meat Market For Choice Meats cf all kinds, Fresh Fish and Oysters. When looking for good meats, call on us. BEST’S SONS Licensed Optometrist The Young Man Who is looking for an opportunity to start a bank account, will find a good beginning by buying a suit, hat, shoes and gents furnishings at this store. You may not only save money, but rest assured you will always find the newest models, combined with superior quality and a wide range of weaves and shades which makes a selection easy and adapted to your needs. THE YOUNG LADY Will be interested in the many new points of style to be seen at all times in our display of ready-to-wear ap-parell which reflect refinement and individuality. We guarantee every garment sold, so you need have no further concern about the style and quality. WE SPECIALIZE ON Sheer dress fabrics, silks, gloves, trimmings, black and white silk hose and the best line of white goods to be found anywhere at the price. Visit our store often and keep in touch with newest creations. HARTMAN BROTHERS, Triple Store fRlNTING is a lost art with many shops who advertise to do printing. With them it is not how good, but how cheap. Thus, is the public educated on wrong lines. This shop endeavors to discriminate between good and bad printing -tries to show customers that good printing costs money. High grade stock, good inks, good material, and competent workmen are necessary to the production of high-class work and satisfactory results,—these are more expensive than in shops priding themselves on cheap printing products. THE NAPPANEE NEWS Printers of this Annual Plumbing, Heating, Gas Lighting, Pneumatic Water Systems, Steam Packing and Valves. All Goods and Work Guaranteed. My Price is Always Right. Please Give Me a Call. E. E. FREVERT, North Main Street N. A. LEHMAN The Furniture and Rug Man. Carries the largest assortment at lowest prices. ...... THE NYAL, STORE :■ Anything a first-class drug store should have and many things they don’t have, you will find here. Drugs, Drug Sundries, Toilet Preparations, Paint and Wall Paper. We have it, will get it, or it isn’t made. We want you to be one of our many satisfied customers. Come in. C. W. Johnson Son Pay Cash and Save 10 to 20 percent. Our Store is Your Home You are always welcome with us. We sell Quick Meal The “B. B.” Oil Cookers Dustless Mops and and The Range The “Jewell” “Eternal” Electric South Bend V acuum Malleable Cleaners. Range. All kinds of Builders’ Hardware is one of our Specialties. Come and get prices. The Weiss Cash Hardware Company Nappanee, Indiana