Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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CLASS OF 1903 Oscar Jordan—His “birth was but a sleep and a forgetting’’ to Oscar on Dec. 8, 1884. The propensities for love-making are not very strongly de- veloped in this youth but time will tell and the alluring influences at Grinnell College may transtorm him from a punster to a gallant. Gertrude Lynch. — Born • August 17, 1884. It is reported that her first words were “Mater” and “Pater” and that even in her babyhood she could talk as freely in Latin as in her own native language. This abnormal con- dition may also have been the cause of her frequent sick spells. Si»e will stay at home next year. Malinda McDermott.—Filtered life re- solved to hold her own with the world on Nov. 26, 1881. She has been true to her purpose and as yet no 011c has been bold enough to encroach upon her well-guarded rights. She will continue to guard them against usurp- ing pupils. Edna McElroy.—In the year of our Lord 1885 on the 30th day of August “Portia” began her career as leading lady in the “Drama of Life.” Her future success was assured at this first appearance and her recent triumph was only the climax of her popularity and renown. She will en- ter Grinnell College next year. Edith McGowan. —Was born amid the green fields of the Emerald Isle on Apr. 8, 1834. “Irish’s” happy-go- lucky nature is undoubtedly the pro- duct of her early environment and her extreme aversion to mathematics may also be laid at the door of her long suffering race. She will probably “rest” next year. —19—

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CLASS OF 1903 Susy Hartman.—First began to giggle oil August 30, iS84. Hers is the un- happy faculty of always getting “caught” and Mr. Peirce’s office has been the scene of many useless lec- tures. Susan Emilia will continue to usurp her full share of enjoyment at Grinnell where she will enter next September. Nelle Hedrick.—Life with its im- penetrable mysteries and infinite curiosities opened for Nelle on the 16th of October, 1885. She has al- ready solved many of its problems and impatiently awaits the greater ones of the future altlio she is yet ignorant of what they are and how she may do them. Ruth Hendrixon.—Our “Biddy” began to look on the bright side of life on June 10, 1884. The eyes show a moderate endowment of intellect and an abundance of good-natured fun, the mouth indicates determination while the whole face denotes strong will power. She expects to “teach the young idea how to shoot.” Henrietta Hills.—Has lived a passive and uneventful life devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. She will probably proceed to impart her share to other less fortunate beings. Alice Hoaglund.—With the light of knowledge beaming from her eyes “Sweet Alice” came into existence on October 25, 1885. Her bright sunny nature seems to send forth beams of peace and happiness. She has chosen for herself the rugged road inevitable to the vocation of a teacher and has already received her position.

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CLASS OF 1903 Maud Mclntire.—Born Nov. 20, 1884. Has always been a friend of all the girls and a sister to all the boys tho it is quite doubtful whether the latter relation will always remain as innocent and harmless. The Northwestern University will enroll Maud too as a second representative of the class of 1903. Mary McNett.—Took up the duties of her strenuous life on August 26, 1884. She was fully armed with all the nec- essary equipments required for having a good time. Mt. Holyoke College, Mass., will be the shelter and defence of this wily maiden for the next four years “if she ever gets her work made up.” Elisabeth Merrick. — Born March 1, 1885. The Iowa College at Grinnell will claim “dieses Madsehen” as its own for one year, while to Mt. Holyoke has been allotted the finish- ing touches of the final years. We predict a brilliant future tor Elisabeth as author of Merrick’s “Manual of Physics Problems for High School Students.” Grace Miller.—Born Feb. 23, 1884. She intends to join our brave and bonny band of teachers to “waste her fragrance on the desert air.” Alma Muller.—Our true German rep- resentative was born July 29, 1884. She is very reserved and exclusive as becomes one of her nationality. Can- not yet inform the world of her future plans. —20—