Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1920 volume:

Nappanee Public Library THE PEERLESS PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1920 NAPPANEE, INDIANA THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY SCHOOL BOARD W. A. PRICE, PRESIDENT ARTHUR L. MILLER, SECT C. W. JOHNSON, TREASURER 132.0 THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY PEERLESS STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSISTANT EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER ATHLETICS PROPHECY SOCIETY PLAY : : : CALENDAR AND JOKES SNAPS : NOBLE MILLER : LOTUS SLABAUGH LOUIS PIPPENGER : THEODORE MILLER LOUIS PIPPENGER STELLA STRAUSS HARRIETT BECKNELL HELEN MUTSCHLER ELDEN SCHROCK LOTUS SLABAUGH 13707 THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY C. F. MILLER Superintendent OSCAR L. BEYLER Principal Science N. LOIS FRAZIER Class Adviser English GALEN C. ROOSE Algebra-History EVA GRAHAM Mathamatics-Geography EFFIE GUMP Commercial BESSIE BROWN Art LUTHER C. BROWN Industrial Arts BERNICE LEHMAN History - Latin KLARA K. KOLBE Music - Languages MARGARET STUMP Domestic Science THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT, ELDEN R. SCHROCK VICE-PRESIDENT, HOWELL ZOOK SECT TREAS., HELEN MUTSCHLER CLASS ROLL BECK, GRACE BECKNELL. HARRIETT CALBECK. KENNETH FREESE. MARY FREVERT, VIRDIE HEPLER, RUSSELL KELLER. HOWARD KURTZ, GEORGE MILLER, NOBLE MILLER, THEODORE ZOOK. MUTSCHLER. HELEN PIPPENGER, LOUIS PRICE. SHIRLEY SCHROCK. ELDEN SILBERG, MYRTLE SLABAUGH, LOTUS STRAUSS. STELLA STUMP. LOWELL WALTERS, FLORENCE WALTERS HILDA HOWELL Class Colors: Red and Green Class Flower: Red Rose Class Motto: “Work Conquers All” YELL. Yaddie, Kaddie, Kiddie, Koo Hobble, gobble, cbip-a-loo Bully, wully, aligator Chicky, chilly incubator A bottle of ink and turpentine Aeroplane and trolley line Battleship and submarine Auto, bike and flying machine Razoo, bazoo, siz, boom, bah 1920, rah ! rah !! rah !! ! THE PEERLESS nineteen TWENTY EL-DEN R. SCHROCK President — Play “Schrock” as class president Has carried us through our Senior year very successfully. He has always made excellent grades and is the pride of his teachers. His only fault is his bashfulness among the girls. HELEN E. MUTSCHLER Play-Orchestra-Treasurer Helen is the first to graduate who is a child of any of the N. H. S. Alumni. Her monthly reports indicate that she has spent many an hour of hard studying. Her cheerful and winning disposition has won for her an enviable place in Class '20. LOUIS C. PIPPENGER Play-Basket ball-Ass’t Editor “LuKe ' is a studious and quiet lad. The fact that he is studious is shown by his monthly reports. When he has that sober look we wonder who or what he is thinking about. FLORENCE I. WALTERS h lorence doesn't believe in telling any one her secrets. She is an efficient student and true to the class. She will pursue her studies in a business college. THE PEERLESS TWENTY N I N E T E E N GRACE O. BECK Play-Oratory When she will, she will You may depend on't. When she won't, she won’t And that's the end on't. HOWARD B. KELLER Play Love is a sad thing. Love is a dizziness. It keeps a young man From tending his business. Hoddy is interested in scientific work and aspires to be an engineer. WittiimjjinnuiM. fortune e. OoiMtn STXHI ' 'h£ inoRre t iliTRntce- pcmui XWa Points ' HARRIETT F. BECKNELL Orchestra Harriet is our smallest (in stature). Her talent in music and art is unexcelled by any one in the class. If its musical, call on Harriet. HOWELL ZOOK Play-Basket Ball Zook’s droll humor and ready wit have been the delight of the class. He is especially interested in athletics and delights in explaining our Civics’ questions. THE NINETEEN TWENTY PEERLESS KENNETH B. CALBECK Play-Orchestra-Basket Ball Kenneth is the same “Kacy in the class-room, the gym, and in society. He incidentally attends school when he isn't doing anything else and delights in History snoozes. He has his future planned, having eyes for no other girl. MYRTLE M. SILBERG Play “Mert has every one guessing about her future. She has a determination that is not often found in one so small. She likes an argument. LOTUS M. SLABAUGH Play-Associate Editor “Doc” is very much taken up with funny things. Although of small stature he gives large thots. He especially likes Science. Hobby. Teasing Stella. SHIRLEY P. PRICE Play Orchestra Her home has been the scene of a number of our class parties. Her ability is shown by the fact that she has been a substitute teacher. Her love for languages is marvelous. T H £ PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY STELLA C. STRAUSS Prophecy Although Stella is the youngest member of our class she ranks among those obtaining the highest grades. RUSSELL HEPLER Play Russell is very seldom heard from, but when he speaks it is to the point. His chief delight is to be near 1 Henry” (Ford) HILDA A. WALTERS A fig for a care! A fig for a woe.” Hilda’s motto is Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. THEODORE E. MILLER Play-Orchestra-Advertising Manager Teddy s idea of joy is a room-full of misbehaving youngsters. He is interested in music, both vocal and instrumental. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY LOWELL S. STUMP Play-Oratory “What he undertakes he does. Stump is not stopped by obstacles but does things with a will. He delights in starting political arguments in History. He aspires to be a lawyer. VIRD1E T. FREVERT Virdie has covered a wide range of subjects, making excellent grades thruout her four years. Some say her quiet ways are misleading, but “Still waters run deep.” GEORGE L. KURTZ Play Kurtz has taken a special interest in all class affairs, has always been a willing helper and leaves his deeds to speak for him. His chief delight is to obey Miss Gump (?). MARY L. FREESE Mary believes in having a good time and will not let disappointment spoil her pleasure. Her optimism and ability to keep up a lively conversation places her in demand for all our parties. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY NOBLE R. MILLER Play-Basket Ball-Editor Peerless To Noble goes the credit of this Annual. He is consistent, knows a good thing when he sees it and then proceeds to make it his own. FRED NEHER ’21 Cartoonist THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY 0 1 Offs THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY the PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President—('arlyle Mutselder V ice-1 ’resident—Gerald Geyer Sec y Treas.—Lola Rosenberger CLASS ROLL Anglin, Warren Hliele, Grace Calbeck, Vonita Culp, Stella Frederick, Lowell Ganger, Harold Gentzhorn. Mildred Geyer. Gerald Geyer, Vera Groslo Ruth Hare. Pauline Keck, Gladys Lehman. Hilda Metzler. Daniel Messner. Vern M utselder, Carlyle Mutselder, Isabel Xeher, Fred Xold, Evelyn Postma, Virgil Price, Fern Rosenberger, Lola Shaum, Roy Smeltzer, Paul Stoops, Theodore Tobias, Lowell Weber. Mabel Whisler, Lloyd Wysongi Cleo Yoder, Harold Colors—Plue and Yellow FI ower—Yel 1 ow R ose Motto—Perfectam vitam agere, st oinnen diem facere plenum HISTORY OF CLASS ’21. Thirty-three healthy youngsters entered the freshman class of the Xap-panee High School on the fifth of September, Nineteen Seventeen. At first they were fearful of the teachers and especially Professor Miller, who, since they have now grown up. they find harmless (to a certain extent.) As soon as the class of ’21 entered High School the various teachers saw that they had a lively and brilliant class to contend with. Class '21 has always respected the teachers of the High School and in turn has always been respected by them; although differences in opinions often occur. The members of the class are and always have been loyal to ’21, and have been fair in any class rivalry which has occurred up to this time. This class has always taken an interest in athletics and is well represented by Roy Shaum, Vern Messner and Cleo Wysong. —Winfred Pippin THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President—Ward Tobias Vice-Presient—Paul Rosbrugh Sec’y Treas.—Stanley Lehman Sergt. at Arms—Eldon Bowser. CLASS Burbach, George Bowser, Eldon Graham, Edna Haiste, Brenda Heekaman, Mabel Ilepler, Dora Lehman, Stanley Lopp, Velours MeCov, Mae .Moyer, Oscar Mackey, Georgina Mellinger. Vera Yoder, E ROLL Naylor, Wilbur Naylor, Willard Phend, Mary Pippin Winfred Phillips, Ruth Rosbrugh, Paul Rummel, Glen Strohm, Julia Tobias, Ward Widmoyer, Bernard Weber, Ralph Williams, Kenneth Class Colors—Gold and Green Class Flower—Pink Rose Class Motto—Carpe omnen diem CLASS POEM You can talk of classes, That thru High School went, With their points of merit Showing their time well spent. But our class is yet to be A Graduating ( lass you see. In Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-two Our Class will then be thru. Gold and Green are our colors And they look just fine. When our banners are a-Hoating, They’re the envy of the time. We’ve two years of school yet. But “nary” do we care, Time that’s spent thus Won’t fill us with despair. At last when our goal is reached And our schooling o’er. When you hear of Twenty-two You’ll want to hear of more. —Winifred Pippin PERSONNEL HARRIET BECKNELL PAUL ROSBRUGH SHIRLEY PRICE KENNETH CALBECK THEODORE MILLER HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL ISABEL MUTSCHLER KATHERINE RICKERT HELEN MUTSCHLER ELIZABETH INKS GLEN RUMMEL ft « ft “o ft t� i ft ft ft ft t 3 t l ft ft ft 5: ft ? ft ft ft THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS President—John Miltenberger Vice-President— Helen Price Sec ’y-Treas.—Ethel Arch Cl LASS ROLL Arch, Ethel Metzler, Deltha Beck, Naomi Miller, Isabelle Beghtel, Gladys Miller, Letha Best. .Jessie Miller, Mildred Bickel, LaVon Miller, Noah Bliele John M iltenberger, John Bliele, Wilma Mishler, Royce Brevier, Lowell Peters, Mary Callender, Lucille I’riee, Helen Corwin, Francis Rensberger, Ward FarmwaId, Beatrice Richmond, Bernard Farrington, Lloyd Richmond, Dievon Freese, Helen Roose, Doris Frevert, Ray Roose, Dorothy Gever, Theo Stuckman. Arlene Gonser, Shirley Stuckman. Louise Hare, Velma Thomas, Chester Hare, Wilma Weaver, Ida Harter, Robert Wilt. Lisle Himes, Martha Wvsong. Carol Housour, Myrtle Voder, Glen Klingerman. Dessie Voder, Tola Lehman, Vida Voder. Lester McClain. Gladys Voder, Mary McCuen, Hilda Zentz. Merritt Class Colors—Purple and Gold Class Flower—Yellow Rose Class Motto—The higher we rise, the broader the view. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY THE MAGIC HOUR YOU have doubtless often heard it said that the hour from twelve to one is the hour when all the spirits are loosed from their bonds and roam over the earth to enjoy for one short hour the privileges that were theirs when they were mortals. I found this hour to be magic in a different way than most people. I had been told that the last thing T thot about before I succumbed to the wiles of the sand-man would be the thing that I would dream about, so one night I determined I would dream about the future of class 1!)20. I must have slept for a few hours when I was suddenly awakened by a strange light in my room. I looked around. In a dim corner stood a small, wrinkled, wierd looking old woman, carrying a huge, leather-bound book. She said to me in a shrill, cracked voice, “I hear that you wish to know the future of the brilliant class of 1020. Because of the many famous persons in this class, your wish will be granted to you. on one condition only; and that is that you will read only during the magic hour of twelve to one. I will return for the book. Remember the condition.” With these words she handed me the book and vanished. I waited patiently for the clock to strike twelve. As soon as it did 1 opened the book and the following is what 1 found on the different pages in the form of newspaper clippings: ‘The famous dancers, Howard Keller and Mary Freese, successors to the late Mr .and Mrs. Vernon Castle, have been booked for a season on Broadway. They are declared to he the hit of the season. ‘Hilda Walters, private secretary of ex-President Wilson, has gone to Europe on her summer vacation.’ ‘Theodore Miller, the famous tenor has returned to Chicago after a year’s work in Los Angeles. ‘Myrtle Silberg has been elected for another year as matron of the Pest-alozzi-Froebel Ladies’ Seminary in Chicago. ‘The world famed base hall player, Louis Pippenger, has signed a contract with the ( hicago White Sox for the summer.’ ‘Kenneth Calbeck, owner of the largest theater in New York has announced the arrival of his famous orchestra, with Lady de Ormond, formerly Miss Helen Mutschler as leading violinist and Mrs. Vanderbilt Jr., formerly Miss Grace Beck, as pianist. ‘Howell Zook, the financier from Wall St. has returned to his home town for a much needed rest. ‘Countess Raphael de la Page, of Naples, Italy, is visiting in America this winter. She was formerly Miss Florence Walters of Nappanee, Indiana. ’Barnum and Bailey announce a new addition to their circus, the world famed wire-walker and trapeze performer, Lotus Slabaugh. ft is reported that he was heard to boast that he could make a mud road crack a smile.’ ‘The traveling evangelist, Rev. Mr. Roerbulk and his wife, formerly Miss Virdie Prevert, are now located in Newark, X J. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY ‘Harriet Becknell, the popular star in the Ziegfield Follies, has announced her engagement to a prominent University professor. ‘The famed author, Elden R. Schrock who lias won the hearts of all the American people thru his books, has just finished a new book entitled, “Polities in Everyday Life.” The statements in this book have been heartily endorsed by the new President of tin United States, Lowell Stump, who was recently elected unanimously by all political parties.’ ‘The presiding pastor of North Manchester college, Noble Miller and wife are making a tour of the United States in tin interest of a Five Year Forward Movement. ‘It has been reported by wireless that M. Guillaume Deschanel and wife formerly Miss Shirley Price of Nappanee, Indiana. IT. S. A., have discovered that some kind of life exists on Mars, by the aid of their new mammoth telescope. Mr. and Mme. Deschanel are astronomers of note.’ ‘A new advertisement appeared in the New York Times: GEORGE KURTZ, DENTIST BEST and CHEAPEST in New York ‘The entire world is watching the successful experiment of Russel Ilepler on his strictly scientific farm. The experiment he is now attempting to solve scientifically is: “IIow can I make my stock live on three grains of corn and a glass of water a day, with a stalk of alfalfa for Sunday evening desert.’ ‘Stella Strauss.....’ Suddenly the stillness was broken by the clock striking one. Reluctantly I closed the book as the little old woman appeared by my bed. “If you are not satisfied with what you have read you will have to wait until the swiftly Hying time reveals the future to you. Adieu!” With these words she disappeared and I was left to ponder on what 1 had read, hopng that the ambitions of the class members would be realized in the near future. —Stella Strauss DREAMER OF DREAMS Why should I strive to set the crooked straight ? Telling a tale not too importunate To those who in the sleepy region stay Lulled by the singer of an empty day. —Adapted from Keats. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY OUR FUN AND FROLIC WHEN WE WERE FRESH HEX When we were Freshmen we were not allowed to have as much fun as the upper classmen, but nevertheless we did have a few good times. Skating parties and weenie roasts were our main pastimes. There were several skating parties to which we invited our sister class of '18. We also invited them to a weenie roast at George Kurtz’s home. In the spring we had several yell practices, richly spiced by class scraps and a few cases of abduction, conducted by our ‘friendly enemies ” the Sophmores and Seniors. At commencement time we nearly yelled our heads off to the utter disgust of our teachers. WHEN WE WERE SOPHMORES When we were Sophmores we had a few more good times. There were several skating parties in which the entire High School took part. A much enjoyed weenie roast was held at Geyer’s Dam. Weenies, buns and pickles were devoured in such quantities that we were sure that the Doctor would have to prescribe for some of us. The latter part of the year was again filled with the fun of yell practices, but we were the only class that exercised our voices at commencement (a practical joke.) PARTY AT IIEPLERS May 16th the Sophmores gave a farewell party to their sister class '18. This was held at the home of Russell Hepler. The guests played gaoies on the lawn until they were called into the house where they were served with ice cream and cake. WHEN WE WERE JUNIORS Junior, Senior Reception. The reception was given May 8th. This was the big event of the year. The gymnasium and lower hall were used for the reception. The hall was decorated in purple and white, the Senior colors. There were five tables, each table had a candelabrum in the center and a basket of purple violets at each end. The favors given were white roses. A dainty three-course dinner was served, with lots of fun and joking between courses. From the dining hall we went to the gymnasium which was decorated in red and green, and was set in reed furniture. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Rickert. A pleasing program of songs by Miss Guth and readings by Stella Strauss was topped by the novel fun of a minstrel. The minstrel was given by nine of the Juniors five girls and four boys. They were costumed in red and green clown suits. Songs, jokes and quaint pranks made up the entire minstrel. The remaining part of the evening was given over to charades and games. Every one went home proclaiming it the most fun ever. Party at Russell ITepler’s The next evening was a weenie roast at Russell’s home. This was attended by the Freshmen and Juniors. Because of the inclement weather, we adjourned very early. Yell Practice at Gwin’s Near the end of the term tin Juniors walked out to Gwin's for yell practice. We sang, played and practiced a few yells. The time between was filled with watching for our enemies. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY BEING SENIORS Pot-Luck Supper at Ilattie Becknell’s On December 11th, we Senior girls decided that we wanted a party, so proceeded to prepare for a pot-luck supper, (quickest way to a man’s heart.) Of all the eats! There was everything that any one could wish for. Sandwiches were so abundant that the boys took a basketful to school. The evening was pleasantly spent by fortune telling, games and dancing. Hallowe’en Party October 28th, the Senior High School had a Hallowe’en party in the gymnasium. The guests entered by sliding down the coal chute, they wandered thru the furnace rooms until they came to the stairs by which lay a shining, moaning skeleton. After following the path thru the manual training room, crawling up slippery boards, etc., they arrived at the gymnasium. When we had unmasked, we played games and marched into the dining room where we were served with doughnuts, apples and cider. The prize for the best costume was given to Hilda Walters, the booby prize was given to AI iss Kolbe, who was dresed as Old Dutch Cleanser. Isabelle Mutschler dressed as Liberty and Kenneth Calbeck dressed as I’ncle Sam led the Grand March. Party For Miss McGrew. AI iss McGrew, our former principal returned on a visit January 30th, and the Ex-Seniors, Seniors and Juniors gave a surprise party for her at the home of Shirley Price. There were about fifty there, and we ate pop corn and candy and played games until everyone was tired enough to go home. Skating Party March 19th, every one was feeling very much like skating so a party was planned on short notice. The entire school was invited. ----Ilattie Becknell As the Peerless will go to press before the end of our school activities, many of our good times will be unrecorded, among which are, The Junior-Senior Reception, the Senior Parties and our Commencement. Four things that come not back: The spoken word; The sped arrow; Time past; The neglected opportunity. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY THE MAN ON THE BOX Senior ('lass Play given March 2(i and 29, 1920 at the Auditorium. Directed by Miss Lois Frazier Characters Played By Lieutenant Robert Warburton, lately resigned............Kenneth Calbeck Mr. Charles Henderson, his chum .............................Eldon Schrock Col. George Annesley, a retired army officer..............Louis Pippinger Count Karloff a Russian Diplomat............................Howard Keller Col. Fank Raleigh, Warhurton’s Regimental Colonel..........Russell Hepler Monsieur Pierre, The Annesley’s chef........................Lowell Stump Magistrate Watts of the 3rd Precinct Court...................Noble Miller Clerk of the Court .......................................Lotus Slabaugh Officer O’Brien of the Mounted Police.........................George Kurtz Officer Cassidy of the 3rd Precinct Police Station............Howell Zook William, a stable hoy ....................................Theodore Miller Miss Betty Annesley, the Colonel’s daughter..................Shirley Price Miss Nancy Warburton, her chum and Bob’s sister...........Helen Mutschler Mrs. Conway, her confidante....................................Grace Beck Cora, her maid .............................................Myrtle Silberg Act I. Judge Watt’s private examination room in the Third Precinct. (A Spring Morning.) Act H. The “Snuggery” of Colonel Annesley’s home at Chevy Chase. (A month later. Afternoon ) Act III. The “Snuggery”. (The same night.) Scene—Washington, 1). C. Time—Now. Synopsis of “THE MAN ON THE BOX As the curtain rises, James Osborne, alias Robert Warburton, is having a private trial at Judge Watt’s private room with a charge of abduction, disorderly conduct and reckless driving. He, being a practical joker, had decided to disguise himself as the groom, drive his sister Nancy and her chum home from a ball, and, upon reaching their destination, to scare her by giving her a brotherly kiss; however, in the confusion he got the wrong carriage and the wrong girl. The girl happens to be Betty Annesley, the girl with whom he had crossed on the steamer from Europe, and sworn he would marry if he could ever get an introduction. Betty Annesley appears at the trial and believing Bob to he no ordinary groom, wishes to know more about him and asks him to accept a position as her groom for one month. Bob, wishing to be near the girl he loves accepts the position. The second act is full of fun and amusing occurrences as Bob tries to keep Betty from finding out his real identity and tries to dodge his sister Nancy. Betty’s chum: while Betty plans all kinds of embarrasing things for Boh to do, in trying to find out who he really is. Also another plot develops here, in which Count Karloff, a Russian spy, is trying to force Colonel Annesley to sell some plans of an American Fortress in payment of a huge debt. In the last act Colonel Annesley decides to sell the plans rather than to make his daughter penniless. Count Karloff, because of his love for Betty, threatens to expose the Colonel in the newspapers unless Betty would marry him. Betty having no choice, however, decides to marry him; when Boh rushes in, siezes the plans and puts the Count out of the house. Bob then pays tin debt and in so doing, wins tin love of Betty and also her remorse for having treated him as she did in her endeavor to find out his identity. Everything ends happily as Boh wins Betty and the name of Annesley is saved from disgrace. The play was fill of snap and life and the characters were well chosen. Shirley Price’s ability to take her part as Betty Annesley added much to the play, as well as Kenneth Calbeck’s “naturalness” on the stage and his original actions in taking the part of the groom. Miss Frazier directed the play. The furniture was furnished l v the Itingle Furniture Store. ----Helen Mutschler. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY LITERARY C ZD MONTH OF MAY I welcome you, 0 Month of May! With your flowers so fresh and skies so gay, And your warm and gentle breeze Rustling and sighing among the trees. The sunshine flashing on the stream And all about the fields of green. Above the clouds of fleecy white Are sailing, sailing, as tho’ in flight. Already, the buds have turned to leaves, Making a canopy of the trees. Beneath, in the shade a little brook flows; Telling its secrets as it goes. The tiny blossoms of pink and white Are scattered about me left and right: And from blossom to blossom the honey bee flies Getting nectar for the hives. All about me the flowers so tender and fair Are sending their fragrance into the air; And the grateful air is filled with sound Of the birds in the tree tops all around. Of all the months you are the best You, with your charms excells all the rest. Of all your beauties, some do not know, But I learned to love them long ago. The hours pass and the days speed on, 0 Month of May you will soon lx gone. But still the daisies and other flowers Are hiding in their secret bowers. Louis Rippinger THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY THANKSGIVING ON AN INDIAN RESERVATION ARY had just finished her college preparation for teaching and was ready for her first school, which was an Indian Reservation far out in Idaho. Everybody told her what a terrible time she would have trying 1o teach those savages. But Mary’s mother encouraged her and with a sincere sympathy for the girl said, that she worn! find real human beings out there and she would be pleased with their kindness and goodness. After she had established herself for the long winter months of work among these Indian children of the mountain forests she often realized how her mother’s words had come true, that she found real human beings there, and that she had learned to love them very much. Along with the cold November days came the thoughts and plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Mary had told the litte dark-skinned children that il was to to be “an old fashioned Thanksgiving.” They were all well pleased with this thought and every child gladly played his part in the preparation for the entertainment of the day . On Monday of Thanksgiving week, the husky boys began bringing in the decorations for the schoolhouse; holly, evergreens and cedar boughs soon succeeded in making the schoolroom a veritable bower. 'Ibis school house was not a dirty little wigwam which her friends told her she would have, hut instead a beautiful building erected by the government for the education of these Indian children. A little play shed near the school house was cleaner and decorated with evergreen and in the center long tables were arranged for the Thanksgiving feast. The children soon assured the young teacher that their fathers and mothers would bring the big dinner. She wondered what kind of a dinner they would have for she had not learned much about the feasts of the Indians. In the meantime, however, she drilled the school for the part it was to play in supplying the Thanksgiving entertainment. She was wonderfully surprised at tin abundance of talent she found in these little children and was greatly pleased with the interest they manifested in preparing for this big day. Early on the morning of Thanksgiving day the mothers and fathers of the children began bringing the big dinner. Mary was near at hand to see the good things come in and was surprised at the delicious foods they had prepared. Begining at nine and lasting until nearly twelve there was a continuous procession of buggies, hacks and even wagons. When everyone had arrived tin table was spread in splendid order with roast chicken, duck, mince pie, pumpkin pie, huckleberry sauce and many other (Unities. After everything was prepared the men and women with the children seated themselves on the fir strewn floor very quietly and solemnly. Then a tall Indian preacher, minister of the reservation offered a prayer of thanksgiving. After this followed the program of music, drills, recitations and choruses. When the program was ended and the time for dinner came there was another moment of quietness. Mary, amazed at this, saw the Indian preacher take his place at the head of the table and taking in his hand a knife and fork and a large platter go around the tabic and select the best portions of everything on the table, piling them on the platter. Then he called in four of the young men and commanded them to go among the poor and needy and distribute these good things. Mary, looking on, felt a quicker beating of her heart. Truly, she thought, this was “an old fashioned Thanksgiving.” She then realized that what her mother had said was right. She had found real human beings, and she was greatly stirred at their nobility and true kindness and goodness. (1 race Beck THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY JUVENILE LITERATURE OLD AND NEW rVENILE literature can be traced back as far as the age when Homer lived. The Greeks gave their children books written by Homer, to read. American colonists gave their children the Bible and a few English classics. Then as time progressed there began to be some writers that took an interest in writing books that were really for children and that children un- in the period 1800 to 1840, American juvenile literature had its real beginning. Most of the books and stories that were written for children wore about pioneer life and the hardships that some of the peonle had to endure when they started to move westward. There were two writers that were important in this period: Samuel Goodrich, better known as Peter Parley and Jacob Abbot. Samuel Goodrich wrote and edited about one hundred and seventeen volumes of children’s books. Among the best are “Sketches from a Student’s Window,” “Poems” and “Sow Well and Heap Well.” Jacob Abbott wrote a great many also, his best known are the “Iloilo Books” and the “Franconia Stories.” This kind of literature, which is not altogether of the best kind, increased very rapidly. The new juvenile literature which presents itself to every generation is both good and bad. The newest kind of juvenile literature is that which pro sents itself in the supplement of the Sunday newspaper. Some, or in fact most of the books which children read, interest them for the time being only, and are then cast aside and interested in them no more. But there are some books, which are so different and out of the ordinary that the majority of children enjoy reading them over and over again. Two of our foremost poets that have written poems for chidren are James Whitcomb Riley and Eugene Field. James hitcomb Riley was an Indiana writer, his poems reveal a true understanding of childhood, and his Iloosier dialect is full of humor. Some of his best poems are : “The Old Swimmin’ Hole,” “Out at Old Aunt Mary’s”, “Little Orphant Annie”, “Rhymes of Childhood” and the “Book of Joyous Children.” Eugene Field was a true lover of children, and it is probable that he is tin most widely known as a poet of childhood. He wrote “Litle Boj' Blue ’, “Jes Fore Christmas,” “The Limitations of Youth.” and “Seein’ Things.” 1 hen tin writers of stories in prose form are indeed too numerous to mention, but in my estimation the most noted are Mark Twain, Annie Fellows Jolmston, Kate Douglas Wiggins, Louise May Alcott, Booth Tarking-ton and trances Burnett. Mark Twain wrote books mostly for boys, Annie Fellows Johnstons books are enjoyed mostly by girls. She wrote the “Little ( olonel series, which are very popular books. Kate Douglas W iggins wrote “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” and “Lovey Mary.” Louisa May Alcott wrote “Little Women,” “Little Men,” Joe’s Boys,” “.lack and dill.” “An Old-Fashioned Girl” and many others. She has written books for both boys and girls. Booth Tarkington’s books are very humorous and are enjoyed by both old and young. Frances Burnett wrote the “Secret Garden” and many other books which have a mystery connected with them. There are books being published now which are widely read: “The Camp Fire Girls” and “Boy Scout” series and books of a similar type. The “Alger” Books which so many children read arc of questionable influence. They are neither educative nor do they contain a good story. They are cheap and many children buy them because they want something to read and they cannot afford better books. A good clean book is far better for a child than many poorly written ones: and there is an abundance of the former for all juvenile tastes. derstood. Mary Freese. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY INDIANA WEATHER Have you ever stopped to think my friend What a beautifu land have we; As each separate season comes and ends, •lust suited to you and me? The spring comes first; resembling youth With all its buds and flowers; And chirping birds returning too, To brighten summer hours. And bringing leaves and warm spring rains, Along with “mush-a-rooms”; And flinging sunshine in long chains Across our living rooms. And then comes summer, bright and warm, The leaves are on the trees, The busy bees are seen to swarm, While the catte graze at ease. 'Tis then we go on fishing trips Or would the world explore While roaming thru the vales and dips Of fields and woods galore. And then when summer has come and gone, And the leaves turn yellow and red, We’re glad to gather the harvest in And look for the winter ahead. As we hunt on some cold winter’s morning And Christmas and New Year are here, We love to think of the winter, As the very best time of the year. For with it come sled rides and snowballs, And tracking the wild rabbit ’s trail, As we hunt on some cold winter’s morning And go out and chase up some quail. Oh, say brother look at the fun we would miss If we lived where it always was hot, Or ’way up in Iceland where snowdrifts and mist Kept away the flowers and sunshine we’ve go:. ----Theodore Miller. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY PROVING THEIR MOTTO NOTICE:—The South End Greys will meet against the North End Loyals in the last basket ball game of the season at the North End gymnasium. Gamed called at 2 o’clock, Thursday, Nov. 27. The winners of the contest will be given a Thanksgiving dinner under the supervision of Prof. Clyde. There had been rivalry between these two teams for the past four years so the spectators were looking forward with ecstaey for the decisive hour to arrive. Hob White, Captain of the North End Basket Hall Team: which he had received. The letter read as follows: Bob White, Captain of the North End Basket Hall Team: Inclosed in this letted are the signals of the South End Team. Hoping they will be of the greatest service to you. “What do you think of that. Chub?” said Hob after he had finished reading the letter. “I think I could lay my hand on the traitor”. Chub declared indignantly. Before replying Hob hastily touched a match to the signals and watched them rise in smoke. “We win or lose square and fair,” he replied resolutely with his jaw set. So the day before the game Hob put his fellows through the drill with a vim that predicted an interesting game. At a quarter of two Thanksgiving afternoon two teams of robust lads trotted out on the floor. After fifteen minutes of snappy shooting the referee blew his whistle. The players grasped hands, the referee tossed the ball and the game was on. Bob White outjumped his opponent and his first signal worked like clock-work, but alas! the forward missed the basket and a groan went thru the crowd. Hut luck was with them for Chub was just behind him and with all his might he jumped and batted the ball and it dropped neatly into the basket. TTp went the ball in the center again and Hob got the tip-off but thru Chub’s fumbling the South Siders gained the ball and thru clever passing made a basket. The next five minutes was continual passing and clashing but neither side gained a score till Mack the North Ender shot a clever basket from the side lines. With a minute yet to play in the first half and the ball in possesion of the North Enders it looked as if they would lead, but with an unexpected rush the clever forward of the South Enders tossed a basket. The gun sounded and the players laid down for a ten minutes’ rest. At the beginning of the second half the players started with more vitality than the first half and after six minutes persistent work, Chub made a goal. Hut the South Enders piled up two scores in the next ten minutes and the score was 8 to 6, in favor of the South Enders. Then Mack tossed a foul and the score was 8 to 7. With two minutes yet to play and the score in favor of the Southe Enders, it looked as if the North Enders were doomed. In the last ten seconds Bob gained possession of the ball and with lightning rapidity he shot a long graceful basket from the center. Tlu gun then resounded throughout the gymnasium and with much clamor and excitement the crowd moved away having seen the best game of the season. Bob told his players that he thought they were outclassed but his determination did not leave him. The supper was at seven o’clock in the evening and all the players, faculty, and some distinguished men of the town were there. They gave short talks on the spirit of Thanksgiving and helping the poor, then they asked Bob to reveal his thoughts. Hob gave his talk in the following words: “Today we could have won out the game in a much easier manner by blocking the South Enders signals, but our team stands for fairness and we w'ere determined to win fairly and give the other side a square deal. In the last moments when the game was on the pivot; we stayed by the right and did nothing which we need regret. We are thankful that we played a fair game and in our sports we always remember that. ‘Right wins out over wrong.’ ” ----Daniel Metzler—Junior. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY THE DAUPHIN An Interpretation of Greuze’s Dauphin. That sweet child face, which looks hack at us so gravely from the wall, is so free from care, from responsibility, from the faintest shadow of sorrow that even though there is something in the child’s expression which cannot be explained; it is a delight to look at it. Masses of dark brown hair waving about the broad forehead and falling in thick curb, al out the neck cover the small oval head, and frame the delicately modeled face. From under the arched eyebrows, eyes dark and beautiful look steadfealy and serenely on a world which we are sure has shown to him only happiness. The nose is slight and lends aristocratic touch to the countenance, but pride has not been accentuated enough to make this touch dominate the expression. Second in beauty to the eyes are the lips slightly parted, full, and rounding into lovely curves. The chin is softly rounded, yet has no trace of weakness in it. On the whole, the face is most beautiful, but there is something about it which cannot be described, whether it is something of weakness, reserve force, the memory of proud ancestors, or mere childish innocence we cannot tell. The fine, but plain white collar and the dark color of the child’s coat show his attire to be of the simplest; and in his small and shapely hand clasped loosely against his breast he holds a many colored ball—this hand which in later years may hold a scepter. ----Mae Mc( 'oy—Sophomore HOW LATIN HELPS US IN ENGLISH A large proportion of the English language (about three-sevenths) is derived from Latin. In some cases words have been taken directly from Latin without changing their form. For example: veto, affidavit, terminus and stimulus are Latin words in the same form as they were used by the Romans. Some English adjectives ending in —ent and —ant such as patient, intelligent and independent are derived from Latin participles directly or through the French. About three-fourths of the words in The Preamble to the Consti-tuton of the United States are of Latin origin. Latin is merely a history of our language and when we become familiar with the derivations of the words which we use every day we will write and speak them more accurately. Schools which afford training for newspaper writers require knowledge of Latin. Law schools also require a knowledge of Latin (and the best lawyers have had the large training of Latin.) Engineering schools require a knowledge of Latin also, because the teachers say a student can draw a plan of work and describe it with greater clearness than can one who does not know Latin. If a person knows Latin lie can understand more about English literature because a great deal of it is written by men who know and use Latin in their writings. Mythological tales can hi understood easily if one has a knowledge of Latin. Therefore Latin helps us in our English because there is hardly any enterprise in which a person takes part that does not have something to do with Latin Jesse Best—Freshman THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY AFTERMATHS The Junior-Senior Reception is a precedent long established in the Xap-panee 11. S., one to which both Juniors and Seniors look forward with anticipation. The class of 1920 and the Faculty were banqueted on 11 ay 7th at the Coppes Hotel and found the hospitality of the Juniors more than delightful. The dining room, in the flickering light of the candelabra, the long flower-graced banquet tables and the lure of the soft bouyant music, might have passed for a fairy garden or an enchanted region, for which more than a score of Juniors, as many Seniors, and Faculty not a few, the spirit of revelry was upon the place. A dainty luscious four-course banquet was served interspersed with snatches of songs, an occasional song by Hiss Bvler and music by the Rckerts. After the banquet was finished, Superintendent Miller acting as toast master, presided. Toasts were responded to by Juniors, Seniors, Members of the Board of Education and by Faculty members, and an hour of delightful sociability completed the evening. Surely, the guests will carry grateful memories of the kindness of the Juniors and bespeak for them no less bounteous hospitality when their season for caps and gowns arrives. The versatile ability of the Seniors was demonstrated in a mock trial conducted by the Civics class. “Emma Goldman,” “Julius Sellitz,” and “William Berkman”, alleged Reds, were charged with sedition and intent to murder. The witnesses were put through grilling examinations by the opposing attorneys. The excitement and interest ran high. Both the innocence and guilt of the convicted persons seemed conclusively established by the evidence introduced. The rapid-fire directness of the attorney for the defense was balanced by the final plea of the prosecuting atorney. In this impassioned address the jurors were aroused to the realization that the fate of their country was weighed in the balance. The verdict of “guilty” was rendered by the jury and the criminal aliens were then sentenced to deportation by the judge. For the first time, X. II. S. placed herself on the map in a state contest when Lowell Stump represented her in the State High School Discussion League Contest held at Bloomington, April 2:1. After carrying the field successfully against four strong competitors in the district contest, high hopes were maintained of a place among those honored at tin state contest. After weeks of patient study and preparation, our contestant was well fitted to represent his school. After a pleasant trip and reception at the University, the thirteen contestants were ready to solve “The Railroad Problem.” Many and diverse were the plans, forceful and eloquent the speakers, and it developed into a keen match of knowledge and wits. Our representative spoke with fervor and force. 11 is constructive speech met with approval and his keenness and grasp of essentials showed up in the rebuttal. Polished sentences and short, distinctive paragraphs indicated his diligent preparation. This contest undoubtedly was one of the best ever held at the University and our high school can be proud to have been so ably represented. Our contestant ranked ninth in the semi-finals, being eliminated by just a small margin from the finals. We regret to lose Lowell for we believe he would have been a winner in another year. AYe expect, however, to be in the contest again next year with more pep and greater determination to win. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY TEAM 110WELL ZOOK—FORWARI RC)Y SHAI' SVI—FO lx’ WA RI) NOBLE M 1LLER—CENTER KEXNETH CALBECK—GUARD VER X E AIESSN E R—GUA RI LET HER C. BROWN—COACH 1919-1920 SUBSTITUTES CLEO WYSOXG WINFRED PIPPIN LOUIS PIPPENGER PAUL ROSBRUGH WARD TOBIAS Nappanee Public Library THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY HOWELL ZOOK “Ilezzie”, our old standby? won a reputation on his speed and accurate basket shooting. 11 is ability to make baskets at the critical moment saved ns from defeat more than once. Wherever we went the opposing guards were instructed to stop this scoring machine. lie not only led bis teammates in scoring, but also was a good defensive player N. II. S regrets to lose such a valuable player. ROY SHAUM Shaum proved to be the find of the season for the forward position. He never had played a game of basket ball until this season, yet no one has made better progress than this country lad. Ilis eve for the basket at all angles on the door is deadly. He is a clean, fast player and a wonder at making free throws. He has one more year and great things can be expected of him next year. NOBLE MILLER Miller as captain and center has been a great help to the team thruout the season. At center, few of bis opponents could out-jump him. In all games he is a consistent and aggressive player. His ability to make long baskets as well as short ones, made him a dangerous man against the opposing team He graduates this year. KENNETH CALBECK Calbeck won the admiration of tue basket I all fans for bis scrappy paying and endurance. lie was the pep of the team, and was never beaten until the final whistle blew. Ilis speed and aggressiveness were the features which made him a guard, whom his team could depend on at all times. Another good player lost by graduation. 19707 THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY WARD TOBIAS “Ellsworth” was on the regular team at the beginning of the season. He has all the qualities necessary for the forward position, but his accurate basket shooting is the feature of his playing. It was largely due to this that the team won some of its first games. Without a doubt he will be a valuable player for the N. II. S. in the coming year. VERNE .MESSXER “Andy”, our back guard came to us this year from Etna Green. lie is a hard tighter and always goes into a game with the determination to win against all odds. He has been very faithful to the team and no one has trained harder or taken more interest in basket ball In many games tin low score of our opponents was due to his wonderful guarding. Next year he should be a great aid in bringing manv victories to N. II. S. CLEO WVSOXG Wysong is a consistent and aggressive payer with a smash that spells disaster to the opposing team’s defense. Thruout the year he has been a great help to the team because of his ability to tili anyone’s place. He lias one more year for basket ball and should be a great factor in making a winning team next year. LOl'lS P1PPEXGER “Luke” did not start playing at the beginning of the season, but has proven himself an all-around man by playing either forward or guard with equal ability, lie has worked hard to help produce a winning team, which was shown bv his persistant efforts while on the floor. (Contributed.) THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY PAUL ROSBRCGH “Paulie” played on the team at the beginning of the season but was forced to quit on account of sickness. He lias all the qualities of a good player and should make a fast forward with more experience. He has two years more with the team. LUTHER C. BROWN Coach Brown had a difficult task before him at the beginning of the season. He had to pick a team from new and inexperienced players, yet the team has done very well. He took an intense interest in basket hall and lias worked hard and done his best lor the team. WINFRED PIPPIN This was Pippin’s first year in basket ball. In the few games in which he played he showed up well. lie is a hard fighter and aggressive player and he should make a good center for N. II. S. next year. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY BASKTBALLSEASON Although tlie team did not make the record of last yean yet this year has been a big success. The prospects for a winning team at the beginning of the season were not very encouraging, as Zook, (albeck and Pippenger, all of whom had played last year, were not able to report for practice. The only thing which Coach Brown could do was to pick a team from new and inexperienced men, Miller being the only experienced man on the team. After a week’s hard training the team was chosen and Miller was made captain. The five regulars chosen for the first team position were Shaum, and Tobias, forwards, Miller, center, and Messner and Beck, guards. The basket ball season opened up at home with Albion as the opposing team. The team sprung a big surprise by defeating Albion easily, a game which was witnessed by a well-tilled gym. The team showed its lack of experience in team work but tin basket shootng was accurate enough to run up a big score. With hard drill and work the team made rapid improvements in their playing. The team bad fairly good success until the Mishawaka game, wining four games out of seven. At this time the team was greatly strengthened by ('albeck and Zook coming back on the team. From then on the team was very successful, winning twelve games out of sixteen. During the entire season we lost only seven out of twenty-three including those played at the tournament. Altogether we lopt two to Elkhart, one to Syracuse one to Wakarusa, one to Mishawaka, one to Argos and one to South Bend at the tournament. Thruout the season the team has been loyally supported by basket ball fans whose support has been a great help in making a winning team. BASKET BALL NOTES. Oct. 24. Albion being an easy victim the team started out with a victory. Nov. 7. Druckamiller beat Xappanee two points at Syracuse. Before the game had hardly begun X. II. S. rooters got so enthusiastic that they were given their money and told that their presence was not desired. Nov. 11. The team journeyed to Albion with the intention of annexing another victory. The game started out all right, but before the first half was over the referee became so crooked and the crowd so hostile that Prof. Miller refused to let the team finish the game. The game was protested and a few days later Albion was put out of the Association. Xov. 14. The team met their second defeat at Wakarusa, 11-10. There was great rejoicing in our opponents camp that night. Xov 21. The same old story retold. We defeated Goshen 10-14. Nov. 27. We defeated the “dark horses” from Wakarusa. Dec. 5. Xappanee won from Druckamiller of Syracuse. Dec. 10. Elkhart took revenge for the two stinging defeats which Xappanee gave them last year. They swamped us 37-12. Dec. 12. Zook and Cabeck came back and were in the line-up against Mishawaka. The game was at least interesting for Mishawaka, altlio they beat us 28-19. Dec. 10. Bourbon came over to show us what they could do. The game was very exciting (?) ending 31-0, Bourbon getting the goose egg. dan. 2. Messner’s friends from Etna Green visited our gym. They left with a defeat marked up against them. dan. 24. X. II. S. proved their superiority over Milford H. S. dan. 31. Mishawaka repaid our visit of Dec. 12. This was the best and most exciting game of the season, Xappanee winning by one point in an overtime period. Feb. fi. Argos defeated us on their floor which is about the size of a cigar box. Feb. 17. Again we went down to defeat at the hands of Elkhart. Feb. 20. We took great pleasure in doubling the score on Argos. Mar. 5. Just before the tournament Milford came over and gave us a practice game. The result was 54-2. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY THE TOURNAMENT The sectional tournament was held March 5th and 6th in the large Y. M. C. A. building of South Bend. This was the one big event which the team had looked forward to and for which it had trained hard all year. The team was in the best of condition when the time came to represent old X. II. S. at the tournament. Nap pa nee’s first game was with Rolling Prairie, Friday, I’. M. The game started with a rush, each team determined to win. A few minutes passed without any scoring on either side, then Stevenson started the scoring for Rolling Prairie by making a field basket. Shaum countered with a free throw Thruout the first half the game was closely contested, ending 6-5, with Rolling Prairie on the long end. In this period our team had difficulty in locating the basket. In the final period our team payed true to form and had little difficulty in getting a lead in the scoring. They got started early in the last half, making ten points before their opponents scored. Accurate basket shooting and the good work of our guards was too much for the opponents to overcome and the game ended 18-10. First victory for X. II. S. Our victory over Rolling Prairie gave us the right to meet Millersburg, Saturday A. M. In this game the regulars were saved for the South Bend meet in the afternoon, Wysong taking Miller’s place at center and Pippenger taking Zook’s place at forward. Xappanee took the lead from the tip-off and was never in doubt as to the outcome of the game. The game ended 28-10. The team having everything its own way thruout the game made it slow and uninteresting. This victory put us in the semi-finals against South Bend. In the semi-finals, Saturday P. M. we were defeated by South Bend, by a score of 25-13, In the first period South Bend played rings around our team. They started scoring early in the first half and kept a good distance ahead thruout the game. We were not able to get v'lose to their basket, because of their five men defense. The first half ended 17-2. In the final period Xappanee rallied and out-plaved their opponents. The team played an entirely different game the last half using the five men defense which South Bend had difficulty in breaking down. Zook’s long baskets and Shaum’s free throws put our team in the lead by 11-8 in the last In the semi-finals Elkhart sprung a great surprise by defeating the La-Porte quintet easily. South Bend won the sectional basket ball tourney by defeating Elkhart 12-4 in a hard fought game. The five men defense of South Bend proved to be too much for Elkhart to break thru. half. BASKET BABE SCIIEDFLE Home Team Score Opponents 42 Albion 11 Syracuse 10 Wakarusa 10 Goshen 22 Wakarusa 27 Syracuse 12 Elkhart 10 Mishawaka 31 Bourbon 41 Etna Green 30 Bourbon 35 Milford 22 Mishawaka 15 Argos 20 Goshen 26 Elkhart 26 Argos 24 Etna Green 48 Lakeville 54 Milford Score Where Played Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee 18 13 11 14 10 18 37 28 0 1!) 6 0 21 26 10 40 13 10 20 2 Xappanee Syracuse Wakarusa Goshen Xappanee Xappanee Elkhart Mishawaka Xappanee Xappanee Bourbon. Milford Xappanee A rgos Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Xappanee Etna Green Xappanee Xappanee 543 Total Opponents 343 Louis Pippenger. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY BY THE WAY THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY If you trot a ‘I)' in Math. Read our jokes. If ,r� u want a hearty laugh, Read our jokes. If you’ve failed to make the team, If you’re snubbed by the new dream If you're a Freshman awful green, Read our jokes. Miss Lehman—From what country were the Scotch-Irish, Ilowell? Howell—Why, they were Scotchmen who lived in Ireland. Grace Beck—Who were the girls on last year’s debating team? Theodore—Why, there was Violet Miller. Shirley and myself. Mary F.—I don’t agree with Emerson as to giving flowers for gifts. I’d rather have something useful. Lotus—A box of candy, for instance. Said A 2 B: I C l R inclined 2 B A J. Said B 2 A: C’R mind, I C, shows signs of slight I) K. Lewis—(While at basket ball game) Just put that grip back there Mr .Beyler, as there is plenty of room. Mr. Beyler—Oh, I wouldn’t feel quite at home unless I had something on lap. Have you noticed any change in Doc since that rainy night of March 10, except that In now has long trousers. Stanley L—(Translating Caesar) And Orgetorix collected all his family, of about ten miles of men---- Said the needle to the stocking, “I'll run you thru and thru.” Said the stocking to the needle, “I’ll be darned if you do.” Theodore—What makes some water taste like wood? Mr. Beyler—I never drank any that had that kind of flavor. A Physics lad had a fancy vest, He wears that vest no more; For what lie thought was 1120, Was II-2-S-0-4. Miss Lehman—Where was the early West Florida? Mary F.—Was it in Oregon? FSES FOR THE COMPASS Manicuring finger-nails. Combing hair. Erasing ink-marks, Cleaning teeth. Harpooning sardines, Imitation hair clippers (And incidentally for geometrical construction.) Miss Frazier—(in English I) Chester, please run up tin blinds. Lotus—I can’t read this, there’s no periods or commas or anything. Miss Frazier—It isn’t very becoming for a Senior to say “I can’t” Lotus—Well—then—“I can not.” First Ditto—Every person has a bump of curiosity. Second Ditto—And what does it lead to? First Dito—Well, in this case it pmuuH siq; ujuj 04 .mpu.u oqj spu.q u.wop apisdn Memories to be Treasured Lotus’ playthings in History IV. Mr. Miller yelling “Boys.” Stump’s political arguments. Hilda's “I wish yon would quit that,” in Commercial room. Kacy’s History Snoozes. Lowell s ‘‘ moustache. ’ Clerk at Bookstore—This splendid book will do half your school work for you. Senior—Fine. Give me two. Don’ts For Freshmen. Don’t chew gum in school: it isn’t done. Don t tell us all you know, we like longer chats. Don’t try to bluff the teachers. (Wasted energy). Don’t ask who the man with the “stand-up” hair is—that’s Brown. Don’t tell anybody you're a freshman. Don't wear your hair too long or too short either. Miss brazier—(After explaining that the phrase “pursuing phantoms in Bryant s “Thanotopsis” ment people’s chief desires) And what are people’s chief phantoms? Lotus—To get married. Miss Frazier—I presume most people speak from the depths of their hearts. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY Can’t read nuthin’, Can’t write nuthin’, Can’t sing nuthin’, That’s true. Can’t hear nuthin’, Can't see nuthin’, Can’t think nuthin’, But you. Don’t drink nuthin’, Don’t eat nuthin’, Don’t find nuthin’, To do. Don’t know nuthin’, Don’t dream nuthin’, Don’t love nuthin’, But you. Friends ain’t nuthin’, Cash ain’t nuthin, Life ain’t nuthin’, That’s true. Time ain’t nuthin’, World ain’t nuthin’, There ain’t nuthin’, But you. Mr. Beyler—(discussing the construction of scales)—And how can you tell when a grocer gives you a pound of sugar ? Doc—You can’t tell. Give the characteristics of early Philadelphia, Myrtle. Myrtle—Well—tin streets crossed each other. Miss Frazier—Give the principal parts of drink, Mabel. Mabel AY.—Drink, drank, drunk. Miss F.—Of think, Grace. Grace Bliele — Think, thank, thunk. Why is the assembly room during discipline period like a Ford? Because there’s a crank at one end and a bunch of nuts scattered all over. Miss Graham— (In Geometry) What was that noise? Eldon Bowser (at board)—Why, I just droped a perpendicular to a line. Hattie—(In History IV) They had their buildings along on one side of the street and their farming lands on the back of their houses. Miss Frazier—(In English III) What non-Protestant religion, besides Catholocism had much influ-ence during the Middle Ages? Gerald Geyer—Turk in ism. Lotus—(Discussing Laws of Gravitation) A ball goes up and down. Miss Lehman—(In Latin II) And why are there so many more words in the masculine gender? Glenn Rummell—I guess its be cause its more important Our Knowledge of Physics (condensed) In Physics we learned that: 1. If we had a fulcrum and lever long enough we could lift the earth out of its place. (But pshaw! what good will that do us?) 2. If a heavy weight is held di- rectly over your feet and then released, its—well—its tough luck ! (As if we would’nt know that.) 3. Exhausting an air-tight vessel will produce a vacuum. (That explains the condition of a student after trying to answer all tin iues-tions, test and examinations that a teacher might ask.) 4. Unless motion is produced no work is accomplished. (Mebbe study ain’t work, but, by Heck! tain’t no fun.) o. We could all take it easy, be rich, go anywhere at any time and have all our wishes fulfilled if we’d run everything by perpetual motion machines and yet Physics says there ain’t no such thing possible. (Somebody’s always takin’ the joy outa life.) Miss Lehman—(About woman suffrage) And even President Wilson didn’t advocate equal rights until recently. Lotus—Then why did women mob the White House, storm and rave around then and— Kenneth—Mebbe they wanted to make a mash on the President. Waiter at Restaurant—And how did you find the meat today? Russell—Oh, I just pushed over this potato and there it lay. Don’t Get Stung. Hypothesis: A rotten potato. To prove: A rotten potato is a bee-hive. Proof: A rotten potato is a rotten ’tater. A rotten ’tater is a spec’ tater. A spec’ ’tater is a be holder. A bee holder is a bee-hive. Therefore: A rotten potato is a bee-hive. Why did Lowell choose carnations. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY Those Chemistry Experimenters! When you procure some II2S, And other stuff as had or worse. And mix together a frightful mess. That’s Preparation. And when you take a tube of stuff. And pour it thru some paper rough. And half of it goes down your cuff, That's Filtration. And when you dump some acid in, And shake it up and boil it thin, And stir it for awhile, like sin. That’s Separation, lint when you’ve worked both hard and long, Handed in your experiments with courage strong, And Beyler says that “It’s all wrong, That’s Ileck and Thunderation. Mr. Beyler—Who shall we use for judges for the debate? Miss Frazier—Couldn’t Mrs. Beyler he one? Mr. Beyler (bewilderdly) Mrs. Beyler, why, whom do you mean ? Miss Frazier—Why, Mrs. Beyler. your wife. Mr. Beyler—Oh yes, 1 forgot, I'm not used to hearing her called by that name. Miss Lehman—Who were the native Americans, Theodore? Theodore—There were many kinds of fruits, and grain, berries and— Miss Lehman—I don’t mean that. I mean— Theodore—Well there were lots of nuts. Senior—Hey, Freshie, you want to keep your eyes open when you're in High School. Freshman—(Bewilderdly) Why ? Senior—Why, people will think you 're crazy going around with them shut. We Wonder What induced Lotus to step into society. What Stump did to his moustache. Why Kacy always sleeps in History class. Why Hattie is so disinterested in Senior hoys. Where Mr. Beyler put the vest of his hair. What Hilda thinks of boys in Commercial room. Why Schrock is the only one who doesn’t mingle in society. Why Mary always talks at the wrong time in History. Why Stump is always spilling “French Lingo.” What Mr. Miller thinks about when we march to classes. Speed of Sound Sound travels 400 yards per sec- ond. Some Exceptions: Scandal ..............1000 yds Flattery ............. 750 yds Gossip ............... 500 yds Good News ............ 250 yds Truth ................ 100 yds Class Bell............... 50 ft Teacher’s Questions ......... L ft EVERYBODY WHO CONSIDERS HIMSELF HANDSOME LOOK HERE You sure must have some opinion of yourself, 1 must say. Warren Anglin—Hello Doc. Say Doctor give me some medicine. Lotus—Well, I ain’t no cow doctor. Verne Messner—When will the annuals be out Noble? Noble—Next spring. How many do you want. Verne—(thoughtfully'' Oh, about a carload. There was a young Chemistry tough, Who, when mixing some compounded stuff Droped a match in the vial And after a while, They found his front teeth and a cuff. Mary Freese— (Discussing the life of Charles Brockton Brown) lie had consumption and then died and __and then lie didn't live very long. Why is N. IT. S. noted for such a learned place? Because the Freshmen bring in a little Knowledge with them each year, and the Seniors never take any away; hence it accumulates. A couple of grains of powder, A few litle daubs of paint. Makes an old maid at forty, Look like what she ain’t. Russell—(To Barber) I low long before you can shave me? Barber—(Thoughtfully) Oh, in about three years. Miss Graham—(Li Freshman Geography) Tell all you know about the production of gold and copper, Leonard. Leonard Frederick—They get gold out of iron and copper out of lead. The Freshman on the burning deck. But as far as we could learn, They’re as safe there as anywhere. For they’re too green to burn. THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY Miss Lehman—(In History III) How does tlie outside of a coal mine look, Lloyd? Lloyd Wisler—The place where you go down is covered up. Practical Teacher—Does the moon affect the tide? Romantic Senior—No, only the untied. A Typical One? She seemed to him so beautiful, That he wished that they might wed. Her hair was of the darkest hue. Her lips were rosy red. Her neck was just like ivory, But—alas! so was her head! Mr. Beyler—(after telling us why we were unable to give some Physics problems on the pressure of water on a dam.) Now, you ought to be able to get that “dam” problem. Mr. Beyler—The ozone in dew is the reason that linen bleaches when laid out in the morning. Pauline—(Anxiously) Would dew remove freckles. Lotus—Will we have the rest of “The Raven” Monday? Miss Frazier—That sounds like Thanksgiving day. First Iloho—A fellow couldn’t lose much if he paid only sixteen cents for this belt Second Ilolto—Not unless he'd lose his pants. “MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB” (Slightly Revised) Mary had a wad of gum, She chewed it loud and slow, And every where that Mary went. That gum was sure to go. She took it along to school one day Which was against the rule; So the teacher took it away from her, And chewed it after school. Pat, upon entering a street car, was jolted into a nearby lady’s lap when the car suddenly started. Indignant Lady—Sir, and what kind of a man are you, anyway ? Pat—Shure, an dl always thought 1 was an Irishman, but begorra, I think I must he a Laplander. Gems From Our New Dictionary (Patent Applied For) Annual—(from indefinite article “an’, and comprehensive “you all”) —Hence an indefinite and incompre-hensive combination of everything about everybody. Theme—A conglomerated mechanical mixture comprising one or two real facts distributed thru a lot of hunk, moistened with ink spots, sprinkled with punctuation marks and finished with a bit of mid-nite oil—and—there you are. Graduation—(from “gradual”, which means slow, and “attain,” to get by effort.)—Therefore a slow attainment requiring great effort. Translation—Reading between the lines. Yawn—A leaving of the mouth ajar for a few moments for the purpose of ventilating the back teeth. Inspiration—Something that occasionally dawns upon a student. Cause unknown. Literary—(from Danish “litter” Something to fill up unoccupied space; and tin English “airy”.) —Hence an airy litter that fills up a student’s head. Dignity—(from the word “dig”, to work hard; and “nit”, which means not. )—Henceforth one who does not work hard is said to have dignity, as a Senior or one of the Faculty. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY Sept. 8. Everyone glad to get back to the grind? Of course the Freshmen staged a circus for our special benefit. Sept. 9. Grand rush for seats in the assembly room, but Mr. Miller decides that the Seniors would be better off elsewhere, so he corrals them in Miss Frazier’s room. Miss Frazier, with the intention of dismissing the period steps up to the wall and pushes a button. To her astonishment the lights are switched on, she not knowing that the bell departed from said place a year ago. Sept. 10. Mr. Miller decides that the Juniors are no better than the Seniors so he puts them in charge of Miss Lehman. Discovered: That we forgot more during the summer than we ever knew. Freshman slightly improving. Sept. 11. Our hearts become sad when we heard the music class trying to sing the songs we sang so perfectly when we were Freshmen. Sept. 12. Getting used to routine or work and beginning to remember that vacation is over, for a while at least. Freshmen improved few degrees today. Sept. 15. Miss Lehman states emphatically that the Seniors should spend at least two periods on their History lesson. Mr. Miller raises our spirits however, when he says that two hours will be sufficient. Sept. 10. Sweaters of every hue made their appearance today. The Seniors re-elected officers. SEPTEM BEK CLOTHING FURNISHINGS NAPPANEE, INDIANA Up-to-date clothing and furnishings. A nice line of silk shirts, young men’s hats and caps and four-in hand ties. The home of Hart Schaffner Marx and Society Brand Clothes. Clothing for Young Men and Men Who Stay Young THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY Sept. 17. We heard the report that Tobey is married, but we vouch for nothing. Sept. 18. Tobey married? Aw Shucks! Kenneth, Lewis and Howard finding History rather dull take a peaceful nap until the period is up. Sept. 19th. Kenneth and Lewis so thoroughly enjoyed their sleep yesterday that they tried it again. Sept. 22. The Seniors chose their Annual staff. Howell and Bernard move their seats up in front (by request) so that Miss Frazier would not feel so lonely. Sept. 2:1. The new piano which the school hoard had bought, made its appearance. Who said the days of miracles were past. Sept. 24. A number of boys resurrect the B. B. suits and have a little exercise to take out the “kink.” Sept. 25. School was dismissed early for the base hall game between We have a good line of smart shapes for the season, also a fine line of Corsets and Ladies' Furnishings at good, reasonable prices. Ask to see them. Meyer Mangold 135 Market Street Nappanee, Indiana RING From Our Store is an assurance of Quality and Real Value Columbia Grafonolas Visit our Special Gift Department “THE KENILWORTH GIFT SHOP” E. NEWCOMER SON THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY More Permanent Walls Ceilings :°X BEAVER BOARD You can have wall and ceilings that are just as f ermanent as the woodwork and hardwood floors, nstead of using plaster that invariably cracks and often falls, select Beaver Board and you'll never have the job to do again. You'll stop all wall paper expense and have a rich sanitary finish for Walls and Ceilings that will be an endless source of satisfaction. Let's talk over this home-building proposition soon. MILLER LUMBER COAL COMPANY Nappanee and Goshen City teams. The Goshen Greys are victorious. Sept. 26. Just nothing doing ’tall. Sept. 29. The Sophomores re-organized. Sept. 30. Will the Freshmen never get over their freshness. OCTOBER Oct. 1. Modestly obeying our instructors, no matter how difficult the task may be . Oct. 2. Mr. Brown “bawls” out Hattie and Myrtle and then Tobey doesn’t study hard enough, next he saw lloddy turn around and Stump move in his seat, and he up and gave them what for—Gosh! Doesn’t a feller dass’t to breathe? Oct. 3. Iloddy’s head isn’t in just the exact position Brown would like to have it so he endeavors to please himself. First tire drill of the season. COPPES HOTEL SPECIALTY OF SUNDAY DINNERS BEST LINE OF CIGARS IN TOWN GIVE US A TRIAL W. W. WILSON GROCER SOLICITS AND WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY FARM LANDS, LOANS and INSURANCE T. J. PRICKETT SON The “Reds” won over the “Sox”. Stump very blue. (He lost two-bits on the game.) Oct. 6. The new chemical apparatuses arrived. Of course after a lot of us had Chemistry last year they get all the new stuff. Stump getting bluer and bluer (he lost fifty cents on the Sox. Oct. 7. Kenneth again takes his afternoon nap in History IV. Oct. 8. The games between the “Sox” and “Reds” constitute most of the conversations. We study incidently. Oct. 9. K. C. slept serenely on. The monthly report cards made their first appearance. Spirits at a very low ebb. Oct. 10. The eighth grade amuse themselves in General Science by trying to pull vacuum hemispheres apart. (They evidently enjoyed themselves.) Oct. 13. 10:55 A. M.—someone opened the ammonium sulphide bottle CANDY LAND “The Store of Quality” Home Made Candy and Ice Cream Every day in the year COME AND SEE US JAMES TURLES, Proprietor EVERY TOOL FOR THE HOME BROWN ULERY Phone No. 5 THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY The Most Essential Thing in Life is to BE PREPARED SEE GUY C FARRINGTON Public Savings Insurance Agent during experiment period in Physics. 10:55:30 (thirty seconds later) Physics room entirely empty. Oct. 14. Just work, work, work--- Oct. 15. Too busy with studying, writing themes, drawing maps, reviewing for tests, and working out experiments to do anything else. Oct. 16. Of course we had to use the rest of the money out of our alreadj lean pocketbook to subscribe for ‘'The Literary Digest.” Oct. 17. Is a Freshman a Freshman when he ain’t. Mr. Beyler endeavors to explain when he is when he ain’t and when he ain’t when he is. Nuff said! but still how’s a fellow goin’ to-? Oct. 20. Mr. Miller has the assembly period in the morning. Report cards main topic of discussion. Hip—Hip—Hip! We march down stairs to music (they call it that) but as would be expected we’re ‘‘all out of step but me.” A new cartoonist discovered. At least his art was found upon the black- Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Total Amount of Outstanding Insurance $5,343,652,434 Larger than that of any other company in the world. Total Insurance sold and placed in 1919. $1,418,681,492 More than has ever been placed in one year by any company in the world Assets...............................$864,821,824.55 Over $7,000,000 Surplus to be divided among policy holders this year as a dividend. Thoughtful people are plannng for the future by buying Endowment policies. We issue contracts to mature at a given time, for cash, from $250 to $150,000. Information cheerfully furnished by J. B. BRUNDAGE, Local Agent 852 E. Walnut Street Nappanee, Indiana THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY The Hartman Bros. Company TRIPLE STORE SILKS MEN’S SUITS LINGERIE OVERCOATS DRESS FABRICS 11111% HATS GLOVES SHOES HOSIERY JE TIES HANDKERCHIEFS mmjy UMBRELLAS Strouse J Bros., Inc.. 1920 THE HARTMAN BROS. COMPANY THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY TRY THIS STORE BETTER GOODS FOR LESS MONEY BETTER QUALITY FOR LESS PROFIT BETTER VALUES MORE SATISFACTION THE ONE PRICE STORE RINGENBERG-LAPE CO. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY OFFICE HOURsJ®; PHONE 154 C. R. DlMMICK, D. D. S. NAPPANEE. INDIANA OVER REXALL DRUG STORE board. Although everyone looked so innocent, there was a guilty grin on Doc’s face. Oct. 21. First number of the Lecture Course. Lecturer: Mr. Miller; Audience, Tobey Shively. The High School Orchestra began its practice. From what we heard we would say that it needs pactice, for the nearest resemblance that we could make out was a cross between a jazz band out of tune and a gasoline engine. (We have great hopes of it in the future.) Oct. 22. Everybody just feelin ’ fine, especially the Physics students after they nearly journeyed to dreamland by the influence of ether. Oct. 23. Hoddy spends all History period dreaming. (She’s coming over Sunday.) Oct. 24. x mericanization Day. A program was given in memory of Roosevelt’s birthday and was ended by a debate. School was dismissed earlier for the base ball game between the Nappanee Meet Us FACE to FACE Syler Syler (Successors to George Bros. Huff) CASH BUYERS AND SHIPPERS OF Grain, Hay, Straw, Field Seeds, Etc. RETAILERS AND DEALERS Gold Medal Flour, Commercial Feeds, Mill Feed, Drain Tile Fencing Posts, Fertilizer, Poultry Supplies Field and Garden Bulk Seeds Public Weighing Correctly and Accurately Done Your business in the above lines Solicited, Appreciated and Protected ASK THE MAN WHO DEALS WITH US PHONE 87 NAPPANEE THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY RESTAURANT SHORT ORDERS A SPECIALTY Cigars, Tobacco, Ice Cream Weygand Bros. Tobias and House of David teams. Score: 4-1 in favor of the Holy Rollers. Oct. 27. First a drop, then a splash, and a sprinkle and a drizzle and then a rain. Oct. 28. Senior High School Masquerade Party. After putting the various costumes on “exhibit” we were filled chock full of popcorn, apples candy and cider. Ummm-mm-m Oct. 29. The morning after the night before. Frequent raids were made on the Domestic Science Rooms for cider, pop corn and apples. Several brilliant (?) Physics students tantalized Miss Graham’s equally brilliant geometry class by swinging weights suspended on a string past her window. Only one-half day of school because of the State Teacher’s Association. Oct. 30. Vacation— Oct. 31. Ditto. The “HOME BAKERY” ---OUR---- Bread, Pies, Cakes and Rolls ----ARE LIKE- “MOTHER USED TO MAKE” North Main Street Nappanee, Indiana S. G. MOYER GARAGE STUDEBAKER SERVICE STATION Auto Accessories, Gas, Oils and Grease First Class Repairing a Specialty Garage Located on North Main Street PHONES: Garage, 2 on 107. Residence. 3 on 107 THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY WHEN DOING YOUR SPRING Landscape Gardening SEE NORTON GIBSON PHONE 158 GREENHOUSE WEST MARKET STREET NOVEMBER Nov. 3. The Janitor thought that because the sun shone it must be warm, but brr-r-r-r. No Savory odors issued from the Domestic Science Rooms because Miss Stump was absent. Too much vacation. Nov. 4. Kenneth believes that he can get more benefit from a quiet snooze than he can from a History recitation and he therefore proceeds to fulfil his desire. Nov. 5. The Seniors argue the League of Nations Question but strange to say they leave it in the same tangled mess. It might more properly be the League of Notions when the Seniors start to arguing on any poltical question. Nov. 6. Hoddy, Kacy, and Lukey are politely requested to leave the room by Miss Lehman. They obey. Gosh! It’s hard to be good! FIRST NATIONAL BANK UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY NAPPANEE. INDIANA Capital, Surplus and Profits, $65,000 J. S. WALTERS. 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Because of ‘crookedness’ on the part of Albion the B. B. game was left unfinished. Nov. 12. Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! Nov. y3. The Seniors were given the privilege of proving their ability for Impromptu speeches in English. Not so bad, even if we do say it ourselves. jf E. E. Frevert PLUMBING HEATING and k GS3tHS!!55Eir CONTRACTING Our Facilities and Superior Workmanship Affords us an opportunity to offer you an unexcelled service in repairing anything above the chassis of your automobile, including Recovering Tops, Making New Tops, Back and Side Curtains, putting in New Curtain Lights, or Repainting. May we give you ideas and prices? NAPPANEE CARRIAGE COMPANY Telephone No. 69 NAPPANEE, IND. IMPLEMENTS If you buy them at Grosh’s THEY’RE RIGHT REMEMBER We Guarantee Our Implements JOSEPH H. GROSH, Dealer 106 We t Market St. NAPPANEE, INDIANA Telephone No. 138 THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY SELF-SERVE KNOCKS THE H” OUT OF H-C-L AT M U LLETT’S JET-WHITE SELF-SERVE GROCERY THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY NATIONAL MAZDA LAMPS G. E. MOTORS Apex Washers and Cleaners LAPE ELECTRIC CO. 157 E. Markat Street Someone landed on Miss Frazier’s solar plexus today. First she sent Doe out of the room and then ‘landed’ on Ilowell and looked so cross and— and—well, you just het we were good the rest of the day. Nov. 14. Bernard tests the strength and powers of his olfactory organs to make a noise in the assemby, whereupon Miss Frazier quietly writes on the board, “Empty vessels make the most noise.” Game with Wakarusa. The game ended in a tie but a foul was called on Xappanee and of course Wakarusa made the basket. Nov. 17. Miss Frazier was absent in the afternoon, but of course as Fate would have it, English IV was in the forenoon. Mr. Beyler explained work as ‘producing motion;’ so naturally as study doesn't produce any motion it isn’t work. “Wasted energy,” say we, “Wasted energy.’’ Nov. 18. ?? Nov. 1!). Miss Lehman: “1 hate to interrupt your neighborly chats, but __________________________________________ RATZBURG’S FOR LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR AND DRY GOODS GOSSARD CORSETS FITTED AGENTS E O R 1 I'NSING W E A R REED’S GARAGE Automobiles and Automobile Supplies Repairing a Specia lty NAPPANEE. INDIANA THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY FOR GROCERIES SEE P. 1 . RURGENER TIIK MARKET STREET GROCER PHONE 90 really it’s time for our lessons to begin. Nov. 20. The Freshmen had their “pitchers took.” liss Lehman: “What was the cause of sectionalism, Howard?” Hoddy turning around to Stump: “Slavery.” Miss Lehman: “Thank you Lowell.” Nov. 21. The Juniors all trotted up to the studio to ‘watch the birdie..’ We beat Goshen in the evening. ‘Course it rained. Nov. 24. The First number of the Lecture Course was given by Kryl’s Orchestra. Nov. 25. Kenneth and Lewis lake their usual blissful snooze in History ('lass. The Bible ('lass was organized. The Sophomores, not to he outdone, had their ‘maps’ taken Nov. 26. 122nd Anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States. The Farmers’Grain MercantileCo Grain, Hay, Flour, Feed Seeds, Fertilizer, Etc. SPECIAL LINES Red Comb Feeds Full-o’-Pep Feeds THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY WALL PAPER PAINTS C. W. JOHNSON SONS Nyal Quality Drug Store ON THE SQUARE” DRUGS STATIONERY Nov. 27. Thanksgiving Day! We beat Wakarusa in the afternoon, but our opponents played a fast game. A Thanksgiving program by the High School, including a splendid talk by Rev. R. R. Detweiler, was given. A Senior is informed that he posed” for an empty camera. (When you take a photo of nothing, can you expect to get anything more?) Nov. 28. No vacation after Thanksgiving! Think of it! DECEMBER Dec. 1. The mounted eagle, having a desire for adventure, dismountel from its perch and found a landing place on his nose. Dec. 2. Mr. Detweiler gave a fine talk on ‘Literature’ in English IV and ended by reading Kiley’s ‘1 Got to Thinkin’. Dec. 3. There’s no use trying to discuss any politics in History IV, there’s too many 'Republicans’; but still it’s quality that counts and not quantity. GOLDEN THROATED CLAXTONOLA THE NEW DAY PHONOGRAPH Plays all disc records Sold on easy payments Emerson and Okeh Records Phonographs Needles and Supplies YODER BROS. Telephone 204 Nappanee, Ind. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY THE LAMB LINE GEORGE L. LAMB Costumers Screens and Novelties in Wood LAMB BROS GREENE (incorporated) ArtGlass Portables. Domes. Showers and Indirect Lighting Fixtures NAPPANEE. INDIANA, u S A Dec. 4. Only fifteen days until Christmas vacation. Dec. 5. The Faculty played against the Post Office Force, with a score of 20-8. Sure cure for the blues. Our team won an easy victory from the Syracuse five. Dec. 8. Some Junior High Student unscrewed a radiator plug in the Science Room on Friday and the result was that the chairs, desk and table were minus their varnish Monday morning. Dec. 9. Nix. Dec. 10. We all gathered in the gym balcony for yell practice but our yell-leader failed to make his appearance. We lost to Elkhart in the evening. Dec. 11. Miss Frazier was absent in the afternoon but again our English was over. We had a Pot Luck Party at Hattie’s. Such Eats! The girls certainly never do anything just half right. Mrs. Wolf entertained us the greater part GOSHEN COLLEGE Now a Standard Institution. THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Courses leading to A. P . and B. S. degrees. THE NORMAL SCHOOL (Accredited.) Prepares “A” and “B” Class teachers, two year course for elemantary teachers, Teachers Training courses in Music, Home Economics, and Agriculture. THE ACADEMY Complete High School and College preparatory courses. THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Practical courses in Bookkeeping and Stenography. Our graduates hold good positions. THE SCHOOL OF HOME ECONOMICS Well equipped laboratories. , THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE Courses for Farmers and Teachers. Good laboratory facilities. SCHOOL OF MUSIC Complete courses in Vocal and Instrumental. SCHOOL OF BIBLE AND MISSIONS Practical courses for Ministers, Missionaries and Sunday School Workers. EXPENSES—Very moderate. , For Catalog and Further Information address GOSHEN COLLEGE. GOSHEN. INDIANA THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY The BEST is always the CHEAPEST, is an old maxm This is especially true in HARDWARE The Merchant performs a useful service to you when he sells you an article of QUALITY lie also makes a friend, and saves you money at the same time. We «rive you your MONEY’S WORTH in QUALITY EVERY TIME In KEEN KUTTER Cutlery, In KEEN KUTTER Tools, In KEEN KUTTER Automobile and Bicycle Tires. In RANGE ETERNALS, Everlastingly Good. In Furnaces, ROUND OAK, MAHONING and CALORIC. “The Recollection of Quality remains long after the PRICE is forgotten C. C. CASS CO. Phone 59 Corner Hardware NAPPANEE, INI). THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY SHIVELY BROTHERS HARDWARE HARNESS BUGGIES 151-153 E MARKET ST. NAPPANEE. INDIANA ESSENTIAL jyjOST essential to any business is having the needs or requirements of the community. Our twenty-eight years of business experience has taught us that the people of this community demand goods of known quality and backed by responsible manufacturers and reliable dealers. Knowing the demands, we are exercising greater care in the selection of goods than ever before, QUALITY FIRST-PRICE SECOND The Harness. Hardware and Vehicle Store SHIVELY BROTHERS THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY NAPPANEE RUBBER COMPANY Tires, Tubes and Reliners Dry Cure, Retreading, Vulcanizing O F ALL KINDS oi th« evening by telling our fortunes. .M iss Graham as she was leaning on her desk and balancing her chair on two legs, suddenly found herself in a sitting position on the floor Dec. 12. The sandwiches left over from the Party were brought to school and needless to say disappeared very rapidly. A fine game of basket ball was played at .Mishawaka. Although the first half ended with a score of 21-4 the tide turned and the second half was 7-In in our favor. Because of the I ig lead in the first half Xappanee was unable to catch up. Kenneth and Unwell came back on the team. The Freshmen had a skating party. Dec In. .Air. .Miller had an assembly the first fifteen minutes. Report cards were the main discussion. Dec. Ki. Gas .Masks! Clothes Pins! ( lasps! Quick! Anything, yes, anything to use as a clamp for the nose. Somebody liberated about 12,587-,% cubic feet of Hydrogen Sulphide and—well, we all got some of it. for a STANDARDIZED BUSINESS EDUCATION ATTEND THE Bend Business College BECAUSE:— It is fully Accredited by the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools. It is so located as to place you in the best position as soon as graduated. The reputation and standing of this school among business institutions will give you a prestige of great advantage. TERM OPENINGS:— May 3, June 6, July 5, Aug. 30. Catalog Free on Request. Tfiefe'mblom Sfficient School South THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY L. C. Til AYER DENTIST NAPPANKK, INDIANA John Van Der Veen, the new Holland student, started to school today. Dec. 17. Patiently we waited for the end of this universe as was predicted, but we waited in vain. The worst of it was that we did not have our lessons, for who would have thought we would need them after Dec. 17? Dec. 18. Can’t they ever leave that Hydrogen Sulfide stuff alone? Dec. 19. We beat Bourbon to a standstill as they were unable to even score. Second number of the Lecture Course, “The Woodland Singers;’’ a splendid entertainment. Dec. 20. Yesterday and today tin four Senior Masterpieces( ?!?) of it-erature were read. Thank goodness! no more themes. Dec. 24. A few discovered (accidently) that the rink door is by no means made of soft wood, at the High School Skatng Party Dec. 22.-Jan. 5. One heap grand vacation. Ciias. A. Inks, m. i . W. A. PRICE M.D. PRICK Dus. Prick a. Price OFFICE AND DOSPITAL NAPPANEE, INDIANA THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY J. S. Slabaugh, m. i . EYES TESTED GLASSES FITTED PHONE 47 SriSN.MAINST. Nappanke Indiana JANUARY Jan. f . Everybody back to the ol’ work house. Jan. 6. Why can’t vacation always be? Jan. 7. Scarcely doing hardly nothing. Jan. 8. We chose “The Man on the Box’’ for our Class Play. •Jan. 9. Finding walking rather difficult and the sidewalk rather slippery, Miss Williamson took a sudden sitting position in the snow. Jan. 10. Frshmen is Freshmen, no matter where they are. Jan. 11. Rev. Detweiler and Rev. Beyer had the assennhly in the morning Jan. 14. Another assembly talk by Rev. McCoy. Jan. 15. Rev. Miller gave an interesting talk the first fifteen minutes. Jan. 16. Elkhart cancelled the basket ball game at the eleventh hour, so the ‘reception’ that had been intended for them, was given to the Seniors. We should worry! Jan. 19. Only two and one-half days ‘till exams. Whew! GEO. FREESE’S FREESELANl) Creamery Butter Nappanee, Indiana JACOB O. KANTZ ATTO R N EY-AT-LAW Hartman Block NAPPANEE. IND. THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY JESSE M. STUCKMAN Storage and Repair Work U. S. L. Battery Service Station Phone 79 Nappanee, Indiana •Ian. 20. If anyone was frightened at the series of explosions issuing from the Science rooms, they had only to take a glance inside and a whirling propeller and a whiff of gasoline would lie revealed to them, or in other words a gas-engine that refused to run was made to do so by the Physics class. Some geniuses. -Ian. 21. Beginning of the ‘exams’. What will the end be? •Ian. 22. Right in the midst of them. Just half-bad after all. Jan. 23. The finish. Jan. 2( . Bernard severs all relations with X. 11. S. From now on one per cent off every time you whisper in History IV. Get that ? Jan. 27. Miss Frazier decides that she would rather have those in her assembly period closer up front, so that she can “look ’em over” better. Jan. 28. We came to school, worked a little, played a little and walked right home again. Manchester College SIMMER SCHOOL OPENS MAY 24. FALL TERM 1920 OPENS SEPT 7. A Standard College. Four Years’ Course An Accredited Normal, “A”, “B” and “(’’’ Also two and four years provisional courses. Summer School For Teachers Music School. Two and Four Year Courses Home Economics, two years Prepares for teaching. Courses in Agriculture, Business, Manual Training. Art. Manchester College has an ideal location in a beautiful town. Good buildings and equipment. An able faculty Expenses moderate. For catalog and information, address Otho Winger, a. m., l. l. i ., President NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA THE PEERLESS N. A. LEHMAN DEALER IN Pianos, Piano Play and Phonographs THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY Mutschler Brothers Co. MANUFACTURERS OF SAMSON OFFICE AND DIRECTORS' TABLES PORCE-NAMEL •‘BETTER KITCHEN TABLES Nappanee, Indiana THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY Phone 84 — Modern and Sanitary HUFFMAN BAKERY Bread, Rolls and Pastry NAPPANEE. INDIANA Jan.29. Ditto----- Jan. JO. Our boys won a victory over Mishawaka by one point on an over time play and to celebrate the occasion, Seniors and Juniors gave an informal reception for Class ’19 and our former teacher, Miss McGrew. FEBRUARY Feb. 2. “Omar”,the wandering K-9 gave us a visit today, and wasn’t satisfied until he had his picture taken several times. Feb. 3. Miss McGrew took ‘charge’ of History IV and—and we guess, she was rather surprised to know that we didn’t know any more than we ever did. Feb. 4. Flu enters. Feb. 5. More Flu. Feb. fl. Our team, playing under difficulties lost to Argos, on the latter’s floor. But there’s another game— In Bostonian “Famous Shoes for Men” more niceties of fit are developed by a thousand pairs than a custom maker sees occasion for in a lifetime. BLOSSER’S SHOE STORE One door west of Postoffice THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY SOUTH SIDE GROCERY Carries a full line of Candies, Soft Drinks and Groceries of all kinds. Also the Home of the Wear-U-Well Shoes. T. C. LESLIE 356 S. Main St. Phone 149 Feb. 9. A prominent Senior, after viewing himself in a mirror came the conclusion that his ‘appearance’s’ weren’t complete, so In heroically endeavored to produce upon his upper lip, what is sometimes known as a moustache. Feb. 10. Great excitement in the rear of the room. Several energetic young men by tireless efforts managed to observe that seperal ‘specks’ make their appearance on the aforementioed gentleman’s lip. It was believed that they were what he had really hoped for. Feb. 11. All fears concerning the make-up of the ‘specks’ were removed when a few struggling hairs could be seen, even at a distance. Indeed, so fast did they grow that it was reported that they could be seen at a much greater distance by evening. Feb.12. The ‘misplaced eyeborw,’ as ithas popularly (or is it properly) been called grew so rapidly that it was likened unto a mushroom. Infact when school was dismissed it was at its most budding stage. A .just recom- WALTERS WALTERS DRUGS BOOKS, STATIONERY WALL PAPER PAINTS NAPPANEE, INDIANA THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY CLEMMER'S 5 and 10c STORE Variety Departments OUR AIM Is to make this store a better place in which to buy. To give greater variety. To sell goods at reasonable prices so that you will get full value. pense for the patience and efforts expended on it. Feb. 13. Alas! And what appeared to be a success of its species disappeared from the lip of said Senior. Altho the facts were not made known the general conclusion is that it went down to defeat, after engaging in deadly combat with its enemy, the safety razor. Feb. 17 Had a “pep” meeting after school, but even that didn't succeed in winning the two games from Elkhart. Feb. 18. Stump got started on Politics, and as usual got a bit radical and even pounded on the desk to drive home a point. We are becoming used to it and do not become nearly as startled as formerly. He was, no doubt inspired by a piano heard in the distance. Feb. lb. Iloddv had his History perfectly (?) so he was excused by Miss Lehman. Feb. 20. The Faculty team played against a team of township teachers as a curtain raiser for the game with Argos. The rural pedagogues were de- EXCELSIOR HENDERSON MOTORCYCLES and BICYCLES THE WORLD’S BEST SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS YODER BROTHERS NAPPANEE, 1ND. PHONE 211 THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY JOHN VAN DER VEEN Architect Contractor Jobber NAPPANEE, INDIANA feated by 36-28. Feb. 23. A penny collection was taken up for the much neeed pencil sharpener. Feb. 24. We easily defeated Etna Green on the latter’s floor. Feb. 25. The Goshen Legion played the local Legion in the gym and won by fast, snappy play. Feb. 26. Scarcely nothin’ doin’ ’tall. Feb. 27. Mr. Miller is given a reception of water and plaster in his office. They both came from the ceiling. Feb. 28. Nothin’ doing except a game with Lakeville which resulted in our favor. Mar. 1. Another Senior political squabble. For once the G. 0. I , argu-metns failed to convince. MARCH TAKE YOUR GIRLIE Auditorium and Crystal Theaters THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY WHEN you make an application for a position, one of the important questions put to you is, “What references can you give?” You present one or more skillfully worded letters of recommendation which may or may not satisfy ; but the convincing story told by a savings passbook showing regular and consistent deposits, is dependable evidence. Could you secure a position on the story revealed by your bank book ? If you have no bank book, get busy now and put one back of you—one which you will be proud to exhibit. ESTABLISHED 1884 CAPITAL $80,000 RESOURCES OVER A HALF MILLION DOLLARS THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY Mar. 2. Our boys closed the season (aside from, the tournament) with a victory over Milford by 5( -2. Mar. 3. Six Senior kodaks out fulfilling their purpose. Look pleasant please. Mar. 4. Rain! Rain! Rain! Mar. 5. Tournament! Xappanee played Rolling Prairie and won. Mar. (j. We won an easy victory over Millersburg in the forenoon and were defeated by South Bend in the afternoon, but not until they were convinced that our boys can play ball. About fifty from Xappanee were present at the games. Mar. 8. Less than nothing doing. Mar. !). We evidently have a born diplomat in our midst as it has been reported that one of our Senior Lads gave a young lady friend of Ids eighteen carnatons on her ninteenth birthday. You will have to admit that it is good diplomacy to remember a girl's birthday but forget her age. Mar. 10. Miss Lehman lost” her voice and don’t know where to look for it. W' Reward. Mar. 11. Heedless of the rain, a bashful Senior lassie and an equally bashful Senior laddie skipped class play practice to go to the show. How did it happen? We are unable to explain. Mar. 12. Lotus was at the movies last night but was blissfull ignorant as to what it was all about. Mar. 15. Real hard practice on our play begun. Mar. 1( . Fearing that idle boys are wont to be mischievous” Mr. Doer-scher is asked to teach Physics during Mr. Beyler’s illness. Mar. 17. The Physics students went down to the Power House to take a peek around and see what could be seen. St. Patrick’s Day is observed by some, by the wearin’ of the green, especially one of the Seniors, who obtained a green tie from one of the girls and was “assisted” in putting it on by a number of enthusiastic classmates. THE JUDGE Of the merits of PERFECTION blended patent and A ONE hard wheat patent flour is The Housewife Who Bakes It You take no chances in using either brand because if YOU Are not satisfied return the flour to your dealer and get your money back in full. MILLED BY THE NAPPANEE MILLING CO. MILLERS OF QUALITY FLOURS THE NAPPANEE “SEAL-TITE” SILOS MADE BY THE Nappanee Lumber Mfg. Co. NAPPANEE, INDIANA That Graduation Picture We pay particular attention to graduates, for graduation is an important epoch in the life of a young man or woman. MILLER’S STUDIO NAPPANEE, INDIANA THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY Remember We appreciate your patronage and this endorsement together with our effort to please you is a Standing Invitation to have you make our store your trading place when in need of goods at living prices. Widmoyer Walters FRESH, SALT AND SMOKED MEATS HOME MADE BOLOGNA, MINCED 1IAM and PORK SAUSAGE A SPECIALTY 155 S. Main St. Phone 58 Mar. 18. The day between Mar. 17 and Mar. 1!). Mar. 11). High School Skating Party. Alar. 22. Air. Beyler is back again, looking a bit paler. Kenneth was 18 years old today and to celebrate the great event he was given a surprise party. Alar. 23. .Jus’ practicin’ and sich like. Alar. 24. Lowell won in the County High School Discussion League, as one spectator remarked, by “Good Looks”. Alar. 25. Practiced Class Play from 10 to 12 P. AI. Early birds! Alar. 20. Our Class Play “The Alan on the Box” at last. We felt satisfied that we did our best and decided to give it again Alonday night to accommodate those who could not obtain seats the first night. Alar. 20. Second presentation of ( lass Play. The first time that a class play was presented a second time. Phone 71. East Market Street The City Meat Market W. H. Best Son. All Kinds of Fresh, Smoked and Salt Meats Fish and Game in Season. “Always Ready to Serve You” at the HOME RESTAURANT Try Us for Lunch and Short Orders Thad Mellinger, Prop. Chicago and South Bend Papers THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY FOR ALL THE NEWS Of Nappanee and vicinity you should read THE NAPPANEE ADVANCE Fine Job Printing a Specialty Mar. 30. General cleaning up. Mar. 31. The day before April 1. APRIL April 1. April Fool! As usual you become aware of the fact when a small urchin hollared “You’re shoe’s open” and you heaved a long drawn-out sigh and started to bend your anatomy to lace it up, he yells April Fool. April 2. Windy, inside and out. April 5. Four of the Faculty were “snow-bound” by the extra snow and with the janitor gone we decided that a half-day holiday was necessary. April 6. All of the Latin was chilled out of Latin II, as usual by the open window. April 7. Evidently Mr. Miller’s snow-bound experience didn’t agree with him. April 8. A number of Seniors motored to the Bremen High School play, “A Pair of Sixes”. That memorable night when the theory of our II-2-O diet advanced. April 1). Stump represented the II. S. Discussion League of the 13th District and we are proud to say—won! The Rexall Store DRUGS,PATENTMEDICINES Rexall Remedies Kodaks and Supplies Victrolas and Victor Records Heath Milligan Dependable Paints Wall Paper DUNHAM LOVE PHONE 45 THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY April 12. The Civics chose the personnel for their trial. April 2ti. The last number of the lecture course was given today. April 27. An enterprising Freshman received the surprise of his life when he found that glass would break. A banquet was given in the Domestic Science rooms for the Basket Ball hoys. April 28. Doing everything hut studying. April 29 Report card discussion occupied the egreater part of the Seniors’ time. All pent-up grudges that the Faculty had against them were let loose. April 80. The Senior ‘trial’ was staged, having as an audience the Juniors. Taking everything into consideration it was a bowing success. May 3. All doubts as to Stump’s oratorical ability were dismissed when te ended our ‘trial’ with his final ‘plea.’ May. 4. Prof. X. N. Riddell gave a very interesting and inspiring short talk in the assembly. May 5. A poor little squirrel was the center of attraction during tin noon hour. Miss Frazier came to its rescue by dispersing the crowd. May 6. 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