Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1915 volume:

High School Jewelry We have a fine assortment of Rings, Fobs, Pins, Cufflink sets, etc., with the Paxton High School stamp; very neat and attractive, popular prices—Also Souvenir Spoons with High School Seal. Try our Dollar Fountain Pen; you will use no other Ben Overstreet The Popular Priced Jeweler For Expert Shoe Repairing GEO. P. BUTTON —Go To— Carl Lind Dentist Up-to-date Machinery Practical Experience Comtnandery Bld’g. ACROSS FROM CITY HALL Paxton Illinois j pAXTON Illinois Two Feet “Play Safe” And Patronize Of comfort with every pair of shoes we sell. Your Style is Here THE PAXTON HAND LAUNDRY Phone 333 A. E. Sandberg PAXTON, ILLINOIS. Ross Mullinax, Prop. The Paxton High School Reflector Volume X. PAXTON, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY, 1915 Number 2. Sophomote Class Numbet REFLECTOR STAFF Editors of Sophomore Number Exchange Editor ............. Athletic Editor ............. Freshman Reporters .......... Junior Reporters ............ Senior Reporters ............ Business Manager ............ Faculty Advisers ............ .... Evelyn Wylie, iV; Agnes Johnson, ’17 .............................Mary Hagens, '15 Dewey Fagerburg, '16 Rudolph Fagerburg, ’18; Theresa White, '18 . Aurel Henderson, '16; Raymond Smith, '16 Marie Newman, '15; Gladys Corbly, '15 .......................James Kerr, '15 ........O. J. Bainum and Mildred Felmley TABLE OF CONTENTS General Department ........ Sophomore Class Department Business Manager's Column Athletic Department........ Senior Class Department.... Junior Class Department.... Exchange Editor's Department Advertising Department...... PAGES 1—13 13- 16 17 18-21 21-24 25- 26 29 30—40 2 The Paxton Hiyh School lief lector in® :[5® 0 0 [5] FOREWORD, EDITORIAL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS 0 00 FOREWORD. When you step before your mirror in the morning and gaze within, you see reflected in its smooth surface, yourself. If you are contented, contentment will smile lack at you, if you are happy, your reflection is happy; likewise discouragement, amusement and disappointment may be seen —all according to your mood. The aim of our little Reflector is to be the mirror of the Paxton High School. As we look over its pages, we see reflected within, the various phases of our school life; our pleasures are all there, as well as the records of our striving in the class room; and if any of the pages should recall disappointment or failure, they are quite overshadowed by the greater and brighter reflections of victory and contentment and pleasure. Although our efforts may seem crude and unpolished to our readers, yet we ask them not to turn the strong light of their criticism on our Reflector, bringing its defects into prominence, but rather to regard it as the sincere efforts of the High School students to reflect those phases of the school-life and school-work which ar deemed most interesting. The greater portion of the poetry, parodies, and prose writings found in these pages wag not prepared especially for the Reflector, but is here given to our readers to present the kinds and quality of work which is beinc done in our English classes, under the direction of Miss Felmley. Space will not allow us to publish all of that which is deserving, but enough ha? been chosen by our teachers to clear- ly reflect the efforts of our English classes. TWO SUGGESTIONS. This issue of the Rejector contains no Alumni notes. This is to be re gretted, and some one should be ap-po.nted to edit an Alumni Department. This department should be under the direction of some former graduate of the school who is so situated as to be able to report items of interest concern ng alumni. Many P. H. S. graduates are Reflector subscribers, an 1 s ich items would be especially interesting to them. Perhaps the editors of the Junior number, which will appear about the 1st of April, will se? that this defect s remedied. In many high schools a forty minute period is set apart each week for special talks on live topics by members of the faculty. In others a similar period is set apart for talks on assigned topics by the more advanced students Our faculty members could give us something worth while, and it would be a valuable experience for some of the older students to try themselves out as platform-speakers, especially those who expect sooner or later to teach, preach, or practice law. Those in favor of one of these, or of partly one and partly the other, signify the same by saying, aye. The Paxton lliyh School Reflector 3 fr 'Twas A Night Before Christmas An Original Christmas Monologue Written as a Part of Composition Work in English II. (By Agnes Johnson, '17 = == It was the night before Christmas; the house was very still; no sound could be heard but the wh'stling of the wind and the slow ticking of the clock down stairs. Yet, in spite of the silence and my weariness, I could not sleep. The day had been a long one for me. Dad had taken mother to Chicago for some belated Christmas shopping, and I was to keep house for my brother. The unaccustomed duties had tired me completely; yet, for some reason, I could not sleep. I lay awake and watchful, waiting for the first peep of dawn, and listening for the clock to strike the hours.) Soon the sound of the wind grew fainter, and I was just losing consciousness when—I suddenly sat erect, every nerve tense. From the hall outside my room had come a loud, unmistakable thump! Not a sharp bang, like the overturning of a piece of furniture, (which would hgve been bad enough), but a thump, as of a soft body falling, like a man falling! Burglars! I stuck my hand frantically under the pillow and grasped my cameo ring while I felt my hair rising until the kid-curlers hurt. What should 1 do? I wouldn’t yell—he’d shoot me sure! I thought of my mesh-bag and my silver vanity box, in full view on the dresser. I made up my mind that if he entered --_________ . the room I’d make a dash for the window, seizing my valuables on the way, jump onto the veranda roof and slide down the pillar. Of course I had on my prett:est n'ghtie and it would probably be torn, but it would be a worthy sacrifice While I was evolving my desperate plans, I sat bolt upright, my ears straining and my eyes trying to pierce the dark, but not a sound was heard, no glimmer could be seen. I lay down, pulling the covers over my head and shutting my eyes tight. I stayed so for a long time, hardly daring to breathe, but nothing happened. I remember really feeling a little disappointed. That was just my luck! I never had surprising adventures like story-book girls. If I were in a story-book, I wrould have shot the man. or reformed him. or something, and recued mother’s silver and gotten my name in the papers. But such is not my fortune, and I’m sure it’s all because my name’s Mary Jane. If my name were Theodora, or Violet, or Geraldine, I know I’d have adventures, but who ever heard of a Mary Jane having adventures? Their lives are prim, just like their names, and they always live to be old maids. So I finally dropped asleep, lamenting my awful name, as I do every night of my life. I awoke early the next morning, be- 4 The Paxton High School lief lector fore the sun was up. But I didn’t linger as Iona: as po-sihle under the quilts, as I usually do, but got right up, even if it was cold. Dick had pretended to despair at the thought of ■ny housekeeping, and I had determined to hurry down and prepare a sumptuous breakfast before that lazy Dick’s alarm clock sounded. I’d show him! He’d have to confess that Mary Jane was some little housekeeper, after all! Now I was able to laugh at my fears of the night before. How glad I was .that I hadn’t ’roused Dick, and how he would have teased! Mv cameo and mesh-bag were safe, the noise was probably a product of my active imagination I always hear noises at night after the light is turned off. 1 dressed hurriedly and started toward the door. I’d surprise Mr. D!ck an(| then perhaps he’d have more respect for me in the future. I cautiously grasped the door-knob, but the door wouldn’t open! I tried again—again it stuck as if held bv some force on the other side. Then my fright of the night before had not been false. Ha! I knew what had happened! Some bold robbers ha.1 entered the house, ravaged it, and were keeping me prisoner so that I could not spread the alarm. But where was Dick? My dear, brave, big brother! I forgot his teasing, the dead mouse he had put in the dresser and the fudges he had stolen. He would-not hesitate to fight the villians! So neither would I! Although I was so frightened my toes seemed to be tied in knot9. and It felt as if there were ice chunks coasting down by back, I gritted my teeth and marched to the door like Joan of Arc marching to the stake (and with much the same feelings), I gave a sharp tug—the door op- ened, some horrid inanimate object toppled over, rolled the few feet to the stair and went humping, thumping down! With a wild shriek for Dick, I ran to the closet, and burrowed far into the corner behind my last-winter's coat, with the ice chunks worse than before and mv eyes tight shut. In an instant, Dick entered and I told him of my terrible experiences. He turned to the door and started for the stair, but this only increased my terror. I didn’t know what horrible thing might happen to him down th'-re. “Dear, dear, Dick”, I sobbed, “Don’t go down there, you will be killed! I’ll never. n°ver call you a torment again! But my pleadings fell on deaf ears: Dick can be very stubborn at times. I turned stiff at the thought of what m’ght be waiting at the foot of the stairs, but I was still more terror stricken at the thought of remaining alone; so we picked our way down, through the dark, I, clinging wildly to the cord of Dick’s bathrobe, while the tears rolled down my cheeks and 1 called him pet names and implored him to turn back. He in turn swearing at me in a whisper. (Dick never did have any consideration for my feelings). So we reached the bottom, Dick stumbled over it and rushed for the light-switch and I flew blindly to a corner, crouched behind the piano. The light blazed up. Dick uttered a shriek, the floor flew up and hit my face and everything turned dark------ A little later 1 found myself lying on the conch, with Dick pouring cold, wet water all over me and taking all the curl from my hair. But strangest of all. he was calling me pet names! (Continued on Page f .) The Paxton High School lief lector EXCUSED FROM WRITING SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS Only 41.1% of the possible number of examinations were written Thursday and Friday, January 2.1st and 22nd. The rsmainng 59.9% of the twice a year agony was relieved. The rules resulting in this relief may be briefly summarized as follows: 1. A semester grade of 82% with no absence. tardiness, or other irregularity during the semester; 2. A grade cf 83% without class alsence; 3. A grade of 85% and one absence from class, 87% and two absences, 90% --and ihrqe absences, 95% and more han thnee absences. icre UndCTx ..these rules 145 students out of 170 were excused from taking one or more exam’nations. Instead of publishing the grades of the students thus excused, as in other years, It has been decided to publish the number of subjects from which they were excused. Excured from All Examinations Glad?! Bobo, Alma ( rat .. Clfi Darter, Bertha Fagerburg. Ruth Flora, Pearl Holz, Harriet Hamm, Laura Hammerstrand, Mary Hagens, Jamie Kerr. Lola Kelley, Marie Newman, Birdie Sackett, Carl Radeke, Mildred Smith, Gladys Oorbly, Clarence Carlson, Nora Carlson. Lois Coon, Dewey Fagerburg, Alma Gaardsmoe. Hugh Garnett, Aurel Henderson, Lester Peterson. Ix rena Ferris, Mildred Swanson. Maurice Weaver, Bessie Hamm, Katherine Kemp. Evelyn Wylie, Edgar Gaardsmoe, Leonard Hathaway, Perdue Atwood, Gladys Burkland, Rudolph Fagerburg. Lulu Frette, Chailes Henderson, Lowell Hodam, Agnes L2-an ,or. Ida Levinson Viola Lindgren, Carl Peterson, Lencra Pearson, Ralph Stanford, Amy Swanson, Feme Trickle, Clarice Wh'tcomb. Excused from Three Examinations Ag-'a Anderson, Jessie Button. Ruby Flora, Ethel Kelley, Lucile Moore. Flossie Steele, Laura Strong. Dorothy Smith, Howard Wylie, Gladys Kellogg, Florence Martin, Doris Flora. Ruth F ink. Per’.e Swanson, Floy Casey, Olga Pearson. Ixrrene Samuelson, Margaret McQuiston Edna Swanson, Elfie Carlson, Selma Danielson, Avis Moffett Chalmer Rudolph, Hazel Taylor, Theresa White, Gordon Carson. Paul Anderson, Jessie Carson. Excused from One or Two Examinations. I avernp Archer, Clarence Danielson. Nellie Hagens, Perle Johnson. Lora I aBare. Eva Swan, Marie Barrie, Chester Wcsslund, Agnes Anderson Hazel Bar As. Irene Bloom-quist. Randolph CrMen, Stuart Eddy. Bertha Fox. ElizabSi LaBare, Alan McCracken, Mary oftrson, Ray Smith, Muriel Helman. Mam- irr e m rlund, Everett arnes. Otto Nelson Howard Newman, Carl Cratz, Agnes Johnson. William Overstreet, Maurice Peterson, William Westbrook, Linda Pearson. Robert Pearson, Dorothv White, Harold Barnes. I eona Peterson. Elmer Olson, Naomi Miller, Mary Keller. Mildred Evelsizer, Ellen Erickson. AIHe Hanson. Claire Holley, Edna Johnson. Leonard Johnson. FlossI® I aBare Helen Nelson Raymond Ernest, Marie Fox. Myrtle Hedstrand Pearl Hedstrand, Carl Eklund, Gladys Aukland, Ruby L'ndberg, Bertha Olson. James Gandy. Harry Jensen, 6 The. Paxton High School liefle (or James Martin. Leal'e Swanson, Martin Swanson. Mamie Cleary, Berdella Hanson, Hertha Helman, Kdwin Hol-derman, Daisy Horridge, Clyde Martin. The following numbers and percentages computed from the reports of the faculty with reference to the se mester examinations, and those who were excused from the same, may he or interest: Total number of class registrations ...................... 656 Total examinations taken.. 268 Total number excused..... 388 656 Percentage of exams, taken 40.9 Percentage excused .......59.1% Percentage excused from Senior classes exams.... 77% Percentage excused from Junior class exams..... 60% Percentage excused from Sophomore class exams..55 % Percentage excused from Freshman clas exams.. . 59% SPELLING lV PAXTON HIGH JiOOL. For many yearl khas been the policy of the manag tof .[he Paxton High School to t.- H cWiPhystem, atic work in spellini students. The daily program provides for a ten minute period for testing upon the formal lessons assigned. The members of the three upper classy prepare their lessons from the High School Word Book, while the ation recently given the fo’lowing students made a grade of 100%: Gladys Corbly, Selma Danielson, Marie Fox, Mary Hagens. Allie Hanson. Hertha Helman, Laura Hammersrand. Clara Holley, Ida Levinson, Avis Moffett. Mary Pearson, Leona Peterson, Amy Swanson, Edna Swanson, Mildred Swanson, Haz°l Taylor. Laura Trickle Irene Vincent, Clarice Whitcomb, Evelyn Wylie. I averne Archer. Clarence Carlson, Dewey Fagerhurg, Hugh Garnett, Rex Hammerlund. Ix well Hod-am, Harry Jensen. James Kerr, Clyde Martin, Alan McCracken, Howa 1 Newman, Carl Peterson Everett Smith, Raymond Smith, Leslie Swanson The following students ma’ntaine t a per'ect record in the dady tests upon lessons ass'gned during the semes ter: Elfie Carlson. Lula Frette, Almi Gaardsmoe, Bessie Hamm, Allie Hanson. Hertha Helman and Lola Kel’ev •TWAS A MliHT RFFORF CHRISTMAS (Continued from page 4) When he saw I had recovered, he again began to shout, and pointing to corner, he showed me the n°w rug he had purchased for mother’s Christmas gift. It was my burglar! Then between yowls, he explained how he had placed it on the shelf over thu back stairs for hiding, how It had probably fallen down against my door and had finally be-m rolled downstairs. members of the Freshman class re- Something new for Dick to tease view the text used in the grammar about—again foiled when trying to grades. The continued attention thus get the better or him, but worst of all, given to this, too frequently neglect- my lovely grewsome, adventure spoiled study, results in a very general ed! It's just because my name is profie'eney in the art of spelling. Mary Jane. T know it is. I feel 1 ko At the close of each semester, an saying “D-------” as loud as I can. examination is given. In the examin- tho’ most Mary Jane’s wouldn’t. The Pajcton High Sdutol lief let toi ATHENAEUM LITERARY A UNIQUE AM) POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT On Friday evening, January 8, the Athenaeum Literary Society rendered the first public program of the year in the high school assembly hall. A splendid audience was present, numbering nearly 4 M) people. The title of the program was Ye Eveninge of Ye Ixmge Ago . With a single exception, the program as worked out reflected in every detail Olde Fashioned” ideas. That exception was the Musick by Ye High School Bande”. Til's organization consisted of an up-to-date company of high school toys and girls who were able under the coaching of Miss Felmley. as orchestral director, to dispense some unusually good music. The personnel of “ye high school bande” was as follows: First violin. Marie Newman; second violin, Katherine Kemp and Evelyn Wylie; first cornet, Stuart, Eddy: second cornet, Hugh Garnett; trombone, Horace Frederick; drums, Ray Sm'th; piano. Laura Ham-1 merstrand. A neat introductory and explanatory talk was given by the class president, Howard Wylie, after which the program was rpndered without special introductions or announcements. Miss Ethel Kelley was the first to appear in Ye longe ago” costume, and she captivated the house with a humorous reading. Miss Ruth Flora followed with a vocal solo, which was so art’stically rendered that she was honored with an enthusiastic encore. At this place on the program, a qua ntly humorous “Controversie” was indulged in by four of the “longe-ago timers”, to the great delight of the audience. The question was “Be itt Resolved that ye Olde-fashioned Spellin' Schools and Sewing Bees were of mere benefit to Mankinde than Ye Modern Woman's Clubs.” “Ye man’s view of itt” was presented by Lester Peterson and William Overstreet. Ye ladies’ view of itt”, by Mary Hagens and Lora LaBarre. The humor of the speeches was accentuated by the quaintness of the costumes worn by the speakers, and the audience was convulsed with laughter most of the time. The next number on the program was a feature”. It was an impersonation and a reading by Miss Agnes Johnson. The selection rendered was the reader's own composition, prepared especially for this occasion. It was entitled, Ye opin'on of ye new fangled notions.” As one of the local newspaper reports of it said, Nothing like it was e er given here before. and the applause shook the very building.” j After a pianjy duet by Miss Gladys ,Corbly am Aliss Mildred Smith, and an f ore which was vigorously called for, “Ye minuet of ye olden time” was artistically danced by Naomi Miller. Ellen Eric son, Clyde Martin, and Rudolph Fagerburg. The closing number of the program was a short, spicy play reflecting the thought and spirit of ye olden fme. It was entitled “I ende me Five Shillings”. It proved to be as popular as the earlier parts of the program, and made a fitting climax for the evening's entertainment. The following was the cast of characters: 8 The Paxton llujh School lief lector Mr. Golightly .................James Kerr Captain Spruce .......Perle Swanson Captain Phobls .................Carl Cratz Mr. Moreland .........Howard Wylie Sam ..................Russel Crowe Mrs. Major Phobbs.....Gladys Bobo Mrs. Captain Phobbs...Jessie Button Ye Manager ot Ye Properties....... .............. William Westbrook All of the above performers appear ed in striking costumes and rendered the parts assigned them in an effective manner. The credit for the planning of this program and for the effective and highly acceptable manner in which it was rendered was entirely dee to the efforts and skill of Miss Mildred Felm-ley, teacher of English, who had charge as faculty director. Superintendent Bainum Remembered On His Sixtieth Birthday. On Friday morning, January 2i)th, a rumor was a .oat in the high school that Mr. Bainum's sixtieth birthday was in progress and that he was probably unconsc’ous of the fact. Mrs Bainum was immediately communicated with, and it was learned that the rumor was well founded; but that, should he become aware of it, certain plans of her own for the evening when the members of the Friday Night Social Club were to be her guests, might be spoiled. All plans, however, were so adjusted as to work together without conflict and to the end that Mr Bainum was the victim of a series of surprises that culminated in the presentation to him in his home, and in the presence of his and Mrs Bainum’s guests, of an elegant and beautiful rock'ng chair, upholstered in leather—the gift of the High School students, Mr. Papineau, and the tPachers of both the East and West Side schools. On the Monday following, Mr. Bainum, in a somewhat humorous, yet appreciative ten-minute talk in the as sembly hall, testified to the complet ness of the surprise, and to his appre ciation of the sentiments which prompttd the remembrance and the gift. James Kerr Honored. Jamie Kerr, of the Sen or Class of the High School is in receipt or a letter of recent date from the secretary of the Comm'ssion in charge of the Boys’ State Fair School, stating that Hon F. G Blair, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in his re port to the Commission, called specia1 attention to the excellence of the written report of the school and its work that Jamie had prepared. The letter stated that it was one of the very best of the 284 reports filed by the members of the school. It will be remembered that Jam e was one of the two representatives from Ford county in attendance at the State Fair school last fall. The students and teachers of the high school take a jusf.fi'bl1 pride in the honor thus conferred on him. aSumpxg— pwaq jaq no puipa oi pnq aqs ji ‘MOIJ -autos ij jb ja8 p,aqs imp .wouq a, —pnaj .fpnajjT? saqs uiaod sjqj, ‘Sat -qtJBj u oi sjuao uaj jaSfn.w p.aM mom Moqs t? jo pajq isnai aip sjaS aqs j] ‘.woqauios jno Pny p.aqs Iafl no vouq oj ion jqSno aqs Stutipatuos gpj ‘untnoM t? saujo.M 5?u|qi uu sajaqj ji 9 The Paxton High School lief lector MUSIC IN P. H. S. High School Orchestra. Just two years ago the P. H. S. or-crestra was organized. It consisted of Florence Cruzen. piano; Marie New. man, violin; Randolph Cruzen, clarinet; Stuart Eddy, cornet; Horace Frederick, trombone; and Raymond Smith, drums. Considering the absence of a director, the members did fairly well; however, the repertoire consisted chiefly oi rag time. In the early part of this year, the orchestra was reorganized. Miss Felmley of the faculty kindly consented to di-ect, and to superintend it in a general way. Some new music has been purchased, and several new members have been added. The orchestra now consists of Evelyn Wylie, Katherine Kemp, Marie Newman, Edwin Hol-derman and Carl Cratz, vicl'ns; Don Wascher, clarinet; Hugh Garnett and Stuart Eddy, cornets; Horace Fred- efick, trombone; Winston Wascher, ba ; Raymond Smith, drums; and Laura Hammerstrand, piano. High School Music Class. It has been several years since P. H. S. has had a class in Music in its curriculum. This year, however, a class has been started, and it promises to be a success. The class meets twice weekly—at 8:30 each Thursday morning and at four o’clock on Monday afternons. The class contains seventeen members, and the work done under the able direction of Miss Nora Ryan, the instructor, is both interesting and valuable. A part of the time is given over to readings by different members of the class, pertaining to things musical, lives of the composers, etc. At present the class is devoting its time to the songs, “Kentucky Babe , The Evening W ind , and “Ebb and Flow”. The class promises to be a success, and we hope it will remain a permanent course in P. H S. The Boy Scout Band. The Boy Scout Band under the direction of Mr. A. €. Wascher is making very rapid progress. The boys can play some pretty stiff music. This is the band’s second year and there are few amateur bands better than this one. The members of the band deeply regret the loss of two highlv esteemed members, Ross Gardner, a cornetist of ability and Kenneth Gardner, a piccolo player equally as good. From the latest reports they are now with a Symphony Orchestra at Marengo. The personnel is as follows: Cornet—Stuart Eddy, Melvin Rasmus. Hugh Garnett, Georgie Burkard. Clarionet—'Don Wascher, Chalmer Rudolph, Jim Martin and Perdue Atwood. Cello —Hub Carlson, Howard Newman and Turkey Rardin. Paritone—Jamie Kerr. Tenor Saxaphone—Carl Radeke. Trombone—H. Frederick. Basses—'Winston Wascher, Russel Crowe. Drums— Ray Smith, Ed. Holderman Special Mention, Special mention s due Alma Gaardsmoe for the collection and classification of ninety excellent specimens in Zoology last semester. Lorena Ferris has a fine collection of fifty specimens. Only twenty-five are required in the course. 10 The Paxton High School Reflector CLASS ENROLLMENT For Recitation Purposes— Second Semester Freshman Classes. English I. ...................... 29 Algebra I. Section D .............16 Algebra I. Section C .............19 Algebra I. Section B .............16 Algebra I. Section A .............28 Latin 1. Section A ...............26 Latin I. Section B ...............26 Anc. History I. Section A ........31 Anc. History I. Section B.........22 Physiography I. Section A........25 Physiography 1. Section B.........24 Sewing I. ........................26 Manual Training 1.................10 Sophomore Classes. English II. Section A ............21 English II. Section B ............11 English History 1.................21 Latin II..........................13 Bookkeeping 1.....................14 Botany T..........................19 Junior Classes. English III. .....................30 Geometry I. Section A ..........15 Geometry I. Section B ..........21 German I. ........................12 Physics 1.........................21 Stenography and Typewriting.......18 American History I..... ..........19 Senior Classes. I atin HI. and IV.................17 German II.........................11 English IV. ......................33 Chemistry 1.......................13 Civics 1..........................26 Reviews, Arithmetic and Grammar, 17 Class Enrollment in Departments Mathematics .....................110 English .........................124 Latin and German ................114 History and Civics ..............119 Science .........................102 Commerc'al .......................32 Manual Training and Sewing........36 Total number of class enrollments, 637; Number of students enrolled, second semester, 166. Paxton High School Principals Since 1897. The following men have served one or more years as principal of the Paxton High School s'nce September. 1897. James E McKown, Clarence Bonnell, E. T. Bbersol, A. F. Trams. A. L. Langworthy, V. E. Dudman Frank C. Turner, Harry Lathrop, E A. Messenger, and Mr. J. IT. Elmer. All of these gentleman are still engaged in educational work except two. —Mr. Messenger, who is in the employ of a large coal mining companv with its chief offices at Terre Haute. Ind., and Mr. Dudman, who is now a physician and surgeon in Chicago. Mr. McKown is principal of the Santa Monica High School in California,— one of the finest high schools in that state. Mr. Bonnell is head of the science and manual training departments of the Harrisburg Township High School in Southern Illinois. Mr. fiber sol is an instructor in the College o:’ Agriculture at the University of Illinois. Mr. Trams is principal of the Bridgeport Township High School at Bridgeport, 111. Mr. I angworthy is superintendent of a system of schoo’s in California. Mr. Turner is superintendent of schols at Melvin. 111. Mr Lathrop is studying for his Master’s Degree at the University of Chicago, and Mr. Elmer is acceptably filling the chair which the aforenamed gentlemen in succession vacated. The Paxton High School Reflector U Miss Alta Chipps Elected to a Good Position in the Decatur, III., High School. Miss Alta Chipps, who during the past two years taught English in the Paxton High School, was recently elected to fill a similar position in the high school at Decatur, 111. At the beginning of the present school year, Miss Chipps accepted a position in the grammar grades of Decatur schools to do departmental work as a special instructor in reading, composition, and elementary literature. At the close of the first semester, she was chosen to fill the new position which she now holds in the high school. Her many friends and former students in Paxton will be pleased to learn of her early recognition and promotion in the Decatur schools. A SPEECH. One morning this month, Mrs. Mann a writer for the paper “Farm Life’’ spoke to the pupils of the high school. She gave the pupils hints as to the food they should eat. One of the pieces of advice she gave us was “Never drink coffee; for, nothing which it contains is healthful except the cream, sugar and hot water. She also impressed upon our minds that we should eat plenty of sugar. For example she said that she gave her son a piece of sugar every time she sent him for some coal or wood. This, she said, put more energy into him and she did not need to wait several hours for her coal. Mrs. Mann is an exceptionally good speaker, and the hints she gave us were useful. She was one of the speakers at the Farmers’ Institute. GENERAL NOTES AND COMMENTS P. H. S. A “Recognized High School Under a recent law enacted by the General Assembly of Illinois, the Department of Public Instruction is given authority to examine and standardize the high schools of the state, or at least to give official recognition to those high schools that are found to meet the requirements determined by the State Superintendent. The equipment and work of the Paxton High School has been passed upon by the newly appointed supervisor of high schools representing the state superintendent’s office, and has been given official recogn'tion as a standard four year high school. The official classification of the lrgh schools of the state placcg Pavton !n the list of “Recognized Four Year High Schools.” Accredited by the University of Illinois, “Accredited” by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and “Recognized” by the State Department of Public Instruction. This is the status of P. H. S. so far as outside recognition is concerned. The requirements for recognition by the State Department are essentially the same as those of the State University and the North Central Associat’on. However, the minimum requirement for graduation in State “Recognized” schools is sixteen units, while but fifteen are required to maintam the accredited relat’on3 with the State University and with the Association. The members of thp class in typewriting are holding this a speed The Paxton High School Reflector 12 and accuracy contest. The material s chosen from familiar matter, and the grades will he determined both by speed and by accuracy. The class in lOng. II. were reading Matthew Arnold’s poem, “St. Brandon”. Upon being asked the question. “Who was Judas,” George Hanson answered, Some guy who got caught with his hair in a tree, I suppose.” The members of the Senior Class in Arithmetic Reviews are renewing their youth at present, busying themselves with what they call their “nv.m her work”. They are growing very proficient in all sorts o' calculation, even attempting to find out the amount of dirt in a hole of certain dimensions This effort may have been caused by the ofTer of a prize in Juik-to the one having the greatest number of head-marks. thes- be’ng given each day to the person keeping his place at the blackboard the longest. The nature of the prize has not been disclosed, but w’th eyes turned toward warmer weather, hints of ice-cream cones have been heard in the classroom The members of the Athqneum Lite-ary So-iety wish to express their thanks to our accommodating janitor, “Oeorge”, for his kindness in decorating o.ir stage at the recent literary. The decorations were very effective, ccns'sting of a large arch composed of white lattice work, with dark, green hangings at e'ther s de. We were also furnished with a new curtain. The old assembly hall presented a very festive appearance to the large audi- ence which assembled, and it was almost entirely due to the efforts of Mr. Papineau. In fact there are very few undertakings in P. H. S. of which our janitor does not do more than his share of labor, and we wish to express our appreciation of his kindly halp an 1 interest. Work has been begun upon the program which will be given by the Pla-tonian Literary Society during the latter part of March. The program will consist of several musical num-ibers, together with the rendition of “The Revenge of Shari-Hot-Su”, a Japanese play of two acts, dealing with the poetry and pathos of th Land of the Cherry Blossom. The cast of characters is not yet complete, but tryouts are being held under the direction of the faculty adviser. A Latin Play. The l atin JII. IV. class has begun work upon a Latin play, entitled “A Roman Wedding”, which will he given in Latin. The costumes will represent the dress of the ancient Romans and the setting will be that of a Roman house. The play will consist of three scenes, the betrothal, the wedding, and the taking of the bride from the home of her mother to the groom's home The cast of characters is not completed as yet, but every member of the class will have a part in it. The Latin I. classes are showing a great deal of interest in memorizing Latin quotations Some are mottoes of various states, while others are well known sayings of eminent Latin authors. ' The Paxton High School Pel lector 13 dbifl ifl thr uptjnimirf Numbrr oplmmnrp 0ppartmrut— abp ittust Jlmpartant MAKING A POEM. (By Agnes Johnson.) There are different ways of making poetry, because there are different kinds of poetry. There is poetry written for pleasure, and poetry written at the expense of one’s friends to annoy them; hut worse than these, worse, in fact, than anything in heaven or earth, or in the naughty place under the earth, is writing poetry for English class. That is indeed an ordeal. To write poetry successfully, one should provide himself with a large table and a comfortable chair, several tablets, not less than half a dozen, and a couple of pencils. These are better than a pen and they should be made of strong wood, preferably oak, and should not b° indelible. These condi tions are readily understood when I state that the writer gets much comfort and inspiration from having his pencil while he awaits the com'ng of the Muse. The writer should seat himself on the chair, sit on one foot and twine the other around the leg of the chair; He should place his elbow upon the table, bury his hands in his hair, and chew said pencil, staring moodily at the light, the window, or any other object in full view, while considering a title for his masterpiece. Frowning aids the mind in tbs task, and if this is not successful, the muttering of certain expressive words in an invaluable aid I can not mention any of thes words, as profanity is not allowed in theme writing, but everyone has his favor te expressions and any of these incantatiouss will do, providing they are sufficiently sulphurous. When the title has Leen chosen, the next thing is to write the poem proper; first, write the first sentence; then close your eyes tightly, get a fresh grip on your hair, and name all the words rhyming with the last one of your sentence, alphabetically: to illustrate: the last word of your sentence is ‘allow , begin, “bow, cow, endow, fow, how, etc.’’ until you find an appropriate one. Continue in this manner until your poem is complete. Per- 14 The Paxton High School Ref lector haps the meaning of your poem may he obscure or odd but that is of no moment providing the rhyme and meter are perfect. When tlie poem is complete, bow your head in a devout prayer of thanksgiving, utter a sigh of relief from the toes up, re-arrange your disordered tresses and remove those locks from beneath the nails whicn have ben torn from their native element during your period of mental stress. Then reassure your frightened parents, other relatives, neighbors, and the crowd of onlookers who have gathered to view your struggles, that it is not necessary to call the doctor, the undertaker or the bra n specialist, but that you have only written a Poem! (Note: Those of our would-be poets who are afflicted with baldness should not be discouraged, but hold their brains in their hands, anyway: indeed, this sort of massage may eventually cause the hair to again grow, i THE SENIOR SPECTRE By Agnes Johnson, ’17. (A Parody on Ixmgfellow’s Skeleton in Armor.) Speak, Speak, thou fearful guest Who. to thy hollow breast Still hath a note-book prest And comes’t to daunt me. Dressed not in sombre hue But in hright gold and blue Anc’ent class-sweater, too— Why dost thou haunt me? Then from those cavernous eyes Pale flashes seemed to rise As when the Northern skies Gleam in December And like the waters flow Tender December’s snow Came a dull voice of woe From the heart’s chamber: — ‘‘I was a Senior bold My deeds, though manifold Ne’er in Reflector was told— Never was taught thee! Take heed that in thy verse Thou dost this tale rehearse Else dread a school boy’s curse For this I sought thee. Here, with the wicked band When from class I was canned, I with my childish hand Flung notes, so bravely. And with my new fountain pen Traced I those pictures then. Far beyond human ken S'nned I thus gravely. And when I older grew Joined 1 the smoker’s crew Many the smoke-rings T blew With the marauders. Wild was the life we led. There was many an aching head Many a nose that bled—by our stern orders. Four years we onward bore And when that time was o’er We’d graduate, we were sure ’Yond teachers’ call. But our kind teachers wise Had in store a surprise We’d scarce believe our eyes— They flunked us all! Thus it went many years Habit soon dried our tears. I soon forgot the jeers, ’Twas no use to bother! (Here let a lesson be taught, Do not set books at naught 15 I he Paxton Iliyli School Reflector Or else you too will be caught You’ll graduate never!) Weary my body grew My brain was worn out too. I saw I’d ne'er get through I’d known it before. Down on my pen-point I fell Giving one last weak class yell That was my funeral knell— My life was o’er! Thus seamed with many scars Bursting it's prison bars Up to it’s native stars My soul ascended. Deep drinks the student's soul— Skoal; to old Paxton High! Skoal! Thus the tale ended. Emersons—“The Mountain and the Squirrel.” (A Parody.) Lanky Jeff and saw’d-off Mutt Had a quarrel And the former called tha latter “Little Runt.” Mut replied; You are doubtless very big, But all sorts of goods and leather Must be taken in together To make a man, And a can; And I think it no disgrace To occupy my place. “If I am not so long as you. You are not so short as I, And not half so spry; I'll not deny you make A very funny monkey face. Talents differ; all is well and wisely If I cannot carry coke, Jsenther can you crack a joke.” —Carl Cratz. Some DONT'S in the School Room. 1. Don’t ever whisper to your neighbor 2. Don't ever eat candy or chew gum. 3. 1 on’t write very many notes. 4. Don’t sas your teacher. 5. Eon’t ever cheat while reciting. G. Don't ever “cut up’’ in class. 7. Don’t ever be sent to the office. 8. D on't copy another student’s work. 9. Don’t ever be sent from class. . 10. Don't try to bluff in a recitation. 11. Don’t study too hard. 12. Don’t try to look innocent when guilty. 13. Don't ever shirk your duties. 14. Don’t ever tell a lie when ques tioned. 15. Don’t ever try to be big-headed, because it will be soon taken out of you. Gee, I wish— That I could control my violen! blushes.—Carl Cratz. That Miss F. would grow weary of correcting theme papers.—Eng. II. That Mr. Elmer wtuld pick on someone of his own size.—Agnes J. That Alma G. would get a Latin translation wrong, just once—Latin II. That the girls would quit flirting with me.—Jake Olson. That the girls would quit congregating in the cloak room.—Miss Bisbee. That Everett Smith would study once in awhile.—Faculty. That Mr. Elmer would modulate his stentorian voice when issuing invitations for front seats. T. B. M.: “Oh, gee, I would hate to lie an elevator boy. Just look at the ups and downs they have in life.” 16 The Paxton High School lief lector Decalogue. 1. V a e the text l ooks. thy taskmasters: Thou shalt not place the movies” before us. 2. Thou shalt not take the name of the fae iltv in vain for O. J. B. shall not hold him gu'ltless, who taketu their illustrious name in vain. 3. Rememl er the “ten-minute” bell and keep it holy. 4. Honor the study periods, else the grades will be low on the cards which thy teachers will give thee. 5. Thou shalt not chew sum. f.. Thou shalt not borrow thy neighbor’s Latin translation. 7. Thou shalt not use “ponies , neither shalt thou get canned from class. 8. Thou shalt not throw notes unto thy neighbor. 9. Thou shalt not borrow thy neighbor’s tablet, neither his pencils, nor his fountain pen, nor his compass, nor anything which is thy neighbor’s. 10. I, Mr. Elmer, am a jealous prin cipal, visiting the iniquity of this High School noon its members even unto the third and fourth classes of those that hate me, and giving good grades unto those that love me and keep my emmandments. Book Reviews. (Few of our school fellows reali .e the number of authors within our midst. It is with the thought of bringing the work of our most em! nent geniuses before the pul lie that we publish these reviews.) Latest Fashion Fancies.—Dot W, How to Reduce—Taken from Author's Own Experience.—Perle J. Latin Made Easy—An extensive work based on the work of our public schools.—Alma G. “Leisure Class Ideals —-Shrewd observation drawn from author’s own experiences.—'Dewey H. Ph. D. “Affairs of the Heart”—The author is well qual fled to discuss this question. His experiences in this field ar- many.—Russel T. Crowe. “Beauty Hints —Containing fifty-six illustrations of author.—'Ethel Kelly. ’’Remin'scences of My Childhood Days”—Ruby F. “Curls—Their Care and Arrangement —’William O. “How to Amuse a Small Boy” Maurice Peterson. A TRAGEDY. I shot a paper in the air It fell some place, I know not where. I tried to follow it in its flight But could not see where it did light. I breathed some word about an exam I learned my fate and said, “Oh--” For who has mind so keen and strong To answer questions all the day long. Two days afterward on the floor ( The tiny wad appeared once more; The long exam, and that little wad I fondly wished were beneath the sod. SOPHOMORE NOTES. With the beginning of the second semester, the Sophomores took up the study of English History, with Mr. Elmer. The class promises to be a very interesting one in several ways. Miss Bisbee (in bookkeeping): “Maurice what is a ledger account? Maurice: “A riddle, I guess.” The Pm.ion High School lief lector 17 A bargain sale was held In the girls’ wrap-room recently. Some very useful and ornamental articles of wearing apparel were offered at very low prices. The sale seemed to have been a gn at success as the wares soon disappeared. Since the advent of Mr. Funkhouser, several of our boys have begun to “sit up and take notice,” froth literally and figuratively. The Sophomore Science Class has ta ken up the study of Botany under the able supervision of Mr. Funkhouser. When Miss Felmley asked Bill O. to name some needed improvements of the community, he promptly named the Interurban from Kankakee to Champaign.” We wonder why! A letter from Mr. Messenger, our high school principal and teacher of history and civics last year, states that the Reflector is a very welcome visitor, and that when the Freshman number came to hand, he read every word of it from cover to cover at a single sitting. He has promised a letter to his students of last year to be published in the Junior Class number. Mr. Messenger is pleased with lr's new work in the business world, but intimates that European war conditions have unfavorably effected the larger operations of his company. Word from Mr. Rogers indicates that he is very much pleased with his position as a member of the faculty of the State Normal School at Stevens Point, Wisconsin. THE BUSINESS MANAGER’S COLUMN SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE. It costs from forty to sixty dollars to get out each issue of the Reflector We need money to meet this expense promptly. I ess than one-third of the subscriptions have been paid, and the amount still due from subscribers is too small in each case to justify the hiring of an automobile for making the rounds on Saturday to urge payment: and the school days are too fully taken up with regular work to warrant special effort to collect then. So come across at once with the cash and have the agony over. Your receipts are ready. Do this and you will be happy and we will be happy— get busy and make things snappy for tempii8 fugits. The Business Manager. BU$INE$$ MANAGER’S SONG. How dear to my heart 1$ the ca$h on Subscription, When Some kind Subscriber PreSentS it to view. Of one who won’t pay I refrain from description, For perhaps, gentle reader, That one may be you.—Ex. Do not forget Reflector Advertisers. When you have read the general and special contents of our high school paper, take an evening and read all that our advertisers have to say to you. Call the attention of your parents to the good things they are offering. Occasionally speak a word to others about our friends, the Reflector Advertisers. Remember that they pay about one-third of the expense of the Reflector. 18 The Teuton High School lief lector athEOTics TTTTT Loda 44, P. H. S. 16. Paxton High School opened the basket hall season at Loda with a bad defeat. This was largely due to the fact that they were unable to s?c:ire a place to practice an 1 thus lacked team-work which generally wins games. Loda's s ora was the resu’t of poor guarding and the r ability to shoot baskets. The bright light in the Paxton lineup was Dartar, our forward, who was fortunate enough to secure two full goals, all the rest of the poin's, with exception of Eddy’s goal, were made by free throws by Radeke. The line-up wrs as follows: Paxton —Forwards, Eddy and Radeke; Cen ter. Dartar; Guards, Mart n. Archer. Danielson. Loda Forwards. H. Swanson and Griswold; Center, Goodell: Guards, W. Swanson and Hutchison. Paxton 30. Buckley 16. P xton played its in't a’ home l as ket tall contest of the s’ason at the Coliseum, Jan. 22, 1915, against Buck-ley. The came was ra’I-'d at 8:30. The boy from the north opened up fast with two fiMI goals and a fre one. Their team-work was very good and d zed the horns team for a short time. When Paxton overcame their stage fright, they started out in earnest: Tartar and Wylie leading in the scoring, the former making a couple of shots which were marvelous. Ones started, Buckley was unable to stop them, and were outplayed in every di -partment of the game with the exception of team-work in spots. For the opponents Morean as center and forward, lead in the scoring with flv full goals and four free shots, while Hendselmon, playing the first half, secured the only other full goal that they scored. Fencken as guard play-ed a clever game throughout. The first half closed with the score 14 to .1 in favor of Paxton. The second half of the game commenced with Eddy playing forwar I and F-adeke moved hack to Archer’s place at guard. For Buckley Heinde'-son was taken out and Morgan taken from center to forward, while Mell was placed at center: but all of these shift were in vain. Paxton continued her scoring and was considerably aided by Eddy’s goal shooting, coupled with Tartar’s and Wylie’s consistent playing. This is only one-half of the story. Where would we have been without our guards? While forwards were throwing goal after goal, Archer. Martin, and later Radeke, were playing a good “all around” game, and the fact that Buckley did not have thirty points at the end of the game mils' The Paxton llujh School lief lector he placed to their credit. The score at the end of the game was 30 to 1G in favor of Paxton. The line-up was as follows: Paxton Dartar, Fwd., field goals 7, free gs. 0, total 14; Radeke, Fwd. guard, field goals 0, free gs. 0, total 0; Wylie, Center, field goals 5, free gs. 0, total 10; Archer, guard, field goals 0, free gs. 0, total 0; Martin, guard, field goals 0, free gs. 0, total 0; Eddy, Fwd. field goals 3, free gs 0, total 6. Buckley - Ernest, Fwd., Fid. 20, free gs. 0, total 0; Heindselman. Fwd., Fid. 1; free gs. 0, total 2; Morgan, center and Fwd., Fid. G. 5, free gs. 4, total 14; Fencken, guard, Fid. G. 0, free gs. 0, total 0; Johnson, guard. Fid. G. 0, free gs. 0, total 0; Mell, center. Fid. G. 0, free gs. 0, total 0; ( in place of Morgan.) P. H. S. 20. Ludlow 17. On February 4. 1915, P. H. S. put it all over the Ludlow town team. The last half being the best exhibition of basket ball ever given in Paxton. The first part was mar cd by a great num her of fouls, which as a result made the playing very slow. In th's half the Ludlow fellows had all the best of it, ending up with the score eleven to three in their favor. Paxton’s three points were made by Eddy from free throws. From the beginning of the second half, however, everything belonged to Paxton. They outplayed the Ludlow gianfs in every department. At stages they had the big boys dumbfounded by their teamwork. Notable in this flashy playing was “Swede Swanson, who is as fast as greased lightning. Rat he was not the only one. Darter, Wylie. Eddy, Radeke, and Archer ail 1 come in for their equal share of the grapes. “Goat” makes a good running guard and held Pete Walker down in grand style. The line-up was as follows: Paxton: Player. Fid Goals. Free Gs. Dartar, L. F .. . .2.. .. . .0 Eddy, R F 2. . 4 Archer. L. G . .. . 2.. 0 Radeke, R. G . . . ....0.. 0 Wylie Center . . . . ..2.. . .. .0 ♦Swanson ....0.. . . . .0 ♦♦Fagerburg .... ....0.., . ...0 16 4 Grand total, 20. ♦Took Archer’s place in first half and Radeke’s in second. ♦♦Played for Radeke at end of first half and Eddy at end of second. Ludlow: Player. Fid. Goals. Free Gs. P. Walker, R. F . .. .4... .. .1 B. Walker. R. F. . ...3... ...0 L. Walker. Center ... ...0... Prather, L. G.............0.......2 Sheehan, R. G. ...........0.......0 •Marlatt .................0.......0 14 3 Grand total, 17. ♦Took L. Walker’s place in second half. The students of P. H. S. wish to extend a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Coddington for the generous terms under which they have kindly consented to give the Coliseum for the use of the basket ball team. George Papineau gave a dollar to start out the basket hall fund. We wish that Paxton contained a couple of hundred more fellows like George 20 I he Paxton Ilia It School lief lector P. H. S. Baseball Prospects. The prospeits lor a good liign school baseball team nea spring are very good, since we have a number of veterans with us. including Vyl e, one of the best high school pitchers in this part of the state. Also, the material left over both in the infield and outfield is unusual for a high school of this size. Archer will probably be sure to be chasing fly balls in the left garden this season, where he performed in such a spectacular manner last year. Tartar, who was unable to play in 1914 on account of lrs rheumatism, will be back again in center field, though there is a possibility of having to shift him to second 'base. Ha n ’S, Kerr, and Overstreet will be prospective candidates for eithtr out or infield positions. The latter pro', ably will be placed at first base where he (sub) played last season, on special occasions, as a substitute for the illustrious “Soindle Leg Swanson. Eddy, who took the offerings of Tubby last year, will pro' a' ly n ed no help to keep Wylie and Martin under control this season, while we sincerely trust that Fagerburg got all the errors out of his system at th'rd base lest year (but not base hits.) Short-stop will be grapes for some one, as will second: and wrf hope they will be as ably filled as they were last season. The most promising candidates for these and the remaining outfield positions are Perle .Johnson. ‘Swede Swanson, Albert Ludlow, Dewey Hamm°rlund( George Hanson, and Janus Martin. What (1° you think of that for an outlay? We promise nothing, but expect everything. To Our Friends, the Good Citizens of Paxton: The members of the Athletic Department of the Paxton High School feel that not only the high school but also the town are not giving them the support they deserve. Our crowd.; are insignificent when compared to those of Gibson. If you give us the support, we will furnish the team. You have the money, we have the ma-terial for a good team. “Vot is the use of friends, ven ve cannot use dem.” I et’s have a little spirit. The boys are trying hard to make a team which will be an honor to the town and high school, and money is as important as players. The Coliseum is comfortably heated and will hold six hundred without crowding. If you don't 1 elieve us come on down and trv it. This is our second appeal. If you heed not this warning, we will bring suit against you. The Athletic Bunch. The Need of a Gymnasium. The need of a gymnasium in Paxton High School ig very evident for the following reasons: 1. A love for athletics cannot be fostered when there is no place to practice. 2. The school of the present day is not considered a progressive one— where there is no gymnasium 3. Under an able instructor the influences of a gymnasium not only de velopes the physical, but also the moral nature as well. 4. Sport quickens the mind. 5. As a reward, it fosters the s-p'rt of study in many who would not oth erwise attempt to carry the three necessary subjects. The Paxton Ilifjh School Itof lector 21 isisi 01 SENIOR DEPARTMENT SENIOR CLASS-ROOM COMMENTS —PERSONAL AND IMPERSONAL The English IV. class in quoting a part of the prelude to the “Vision of Sir Launfal seemed to get slightly twisted. This is what they said, “We see Hie murmur and hear it glisten.’’ “Tommy, Tommy, Tommy, Tommy, Little Tommy. Tommy, Tommy, Tommy, Tommy.” Did you ever notice how often How ard W. snaps his fingers during the American History recitation? We wonder why it is that in Stenography II. the pup.Is read along at such a great rate and then so suddenly become silent. After a moment of silence someone says, I got it.” “Got what?” In American Literature Mr. Bainum called upon Bertha Fagerhurg to tell of “The Skeleton in Armor.” She couldn't recall it, so thinking to help her Mr. Bainum began quoting, “Speak, speak”------ In Geometry IV. Miss Cushing was explaining Geometric lunes. “Now we have several lunes (loons) here.” Nothing further needed to be said. In American History -------------- in- formed the class that after the Mexican war, Mexico gave the United States 1C3 acres of land. (The actual amount given was over 875.000 square miles.) She also said that during a certain period. 21,000,000 measures were passed ty Congress. (A slight mistake of about 20,979,000). Keep up the good work---------------; you had the principle of the thing right anyway. Why is it that Ethel K. when at any party or social, always suggests the I ttle trickish game of counting on your fingers and littering these words, The radiator had been leaking in Room 12, where the English class meets. Miss Felmlev, “Stuart, will you please get back and take your feet o:t of the water?” One of the Geometry classes agreed that an angle was the amount of diversion between two straight lines. Mr. Funkhouser, (in Physics) “What are the three classes of levers?” Bright student: “First, second and third, sir!” Doings of Latin III. A IV. I atin III. and IV. is a very interesting class, but the daily disappearance of the classroom text books is amazing. The only people who always are 22 The Teuton lliah School lie!lector provided with these texts are Miss Gourley and Randolph Cruzen. Ray S. (translating): “Nothing silent is able to charm me. One of the members of the class, discussing the two methods of punishing cr initials said, “Caesar wanted the men put in prison. Thus they would be just as safe as if they were killed which Silanus wished. Miss Gourley informed the members of the Senior Class that one per cent would be deducted from the grades of those whom she caught wh's;rring There was doubt in the mind of one member, however, as he asked what would happen if he did not recite. The Latin III. and IV. class have lately finished a three or four weeks' study of Latin Composition All think that “variety is the spice of life,” but Latin Composition is not very palatable. We sometimes wonder why the members of this class always get the r tongues so twisted. Surely they know better! Nevertheless, Alma in-varially sends Gahinus as an “embassy ; Mildred speaks of the cinders (ashes) of their ancestors; and Randolph tells of Cataline’s “Colleg’its” (colleagues.) Happy Cruzen has come to think that he hes a perman nt engagement after school we guess. (You may wonder, gentle reader, why this note anp- a-s in these columns. The I atin III. and IV. class will understand.) Lester P. informed the class one -------------------7-------------------— day that T. Gracchus was forcibly deceased. Miss Gourley, “Did they accept the invitation or recline?” One of the members of the class startled everyone one day by asking “Why could a wise man not die in the water?” (It’s still a mystery what he meant.) Teacher, (to member of class) “Don’t you get tired of hearing me scold all the time?” Meek boy, “Yes’m. The German IV. class has been studying German magazines for the past two weeks. These have proved interesting as well an instructive. The pictures especially amuse the younger students. Miss Hisbee (in physiology) What are the ribs?” Bright pupil, “Oh, I know,—they ar;-little hones running around the body.” As a place for learning new and interesting things, the American History Class is the best to be found. Just the other day the members of the class w'ere informed by Marie B. that immigrants come mostly from foreign countries. On another occasion all were surprised to learn that P. I. thought the Pan American Congress had something to do with Panama. No, Howard, there is no danger of the seals in Bering Sea being “extre-minated. Clyde D. (Am. Lit ): “After he wa-married he joined several clubs.” The Paxton High School Reflector 25 Mr. Elmer, “What did the revenue create?” Pearl H„ “A panic.” Mr. Funkhouaer, “Well, Gladys, theit? aren’t any hard feelings about this; you can’t quarrel with me.” Pet, “No, I don’t want to. either.” Tuesday. December 22nd, the Senior Literature Class was honored by the pr sence of a number of visitors: Florence Cruzen, Miriam Rockwell, Herbert Swanson and Carl Fagerburg all graduates of 1914. Miss Elder Swanson, our former mathematics teacher, was present also. She is now teaching in Calumet, Mich. From the figures which “Goat” draws in Solid Geometry, we fully believe that in some pre-historic age he must have been an inmate of some Art Institute. Perle J. (Am. Lit.) He expressed h's desire to marry her and she soon died.” Miss Gourley (German IV., hunting at meaning of word) ’Oh. the plural of good!” Chet. W.: “Better.” Miss Bisbee (physiology—regarding lesson on sound), What is the difference between the sound of whispering in the Assembly Room and yelling on the playground? Alma C. (Senior) In one case you get called down and in the other you don’t. Mildred S. said she wanted a sweater just like Howard’s for Christmas, because his was so warm. During the absence of M;ss Gourley one Oi the members of the German IV. class did the teaching. The guests left as (he clock struck twelve after spun ling a pleasant hour together. Light rtfreshments were served and all went home saying they had a fine time. The Chemistry class nearly had a flood when one of the water pipes burst, but a serious accident was avoided by the timely work of Mr. Papineau. Some suggested building an ark—but alas, children, the days of Noah are past. .Jamie, like Mark Twain, when questioned concerning the eternal destiny of his friends, refuses to answer, be-l.eving he will have friends in both places. The German IV. class think Room 5 must be haunted. One day snow rises out of holes in the floor; the next water pours through the ceiling. It will no doubt surprise many of our readers to learn that the Seniors are all directly connected with the literature of the world. We find them to be intimately associated with the very best types in the manner follow ing: Alma Cratz—“Gregg Speed Writer”. Mary Hagens—“The Sweet Girl Graduate.” Jamie Kerr—“Daddy Long Legs.” Gladys Robo—“Freckles.” Marie Barnes and Agda Anderson— •innocents Abroad. Mildred Smith—“A Girl in a Thousand.” Bertha Fagerburg— Modem Pris cilia.” 24 1 'he L'axton II ink School lief lector Marie Newman—“The Master’s Violin.” Pearl Holy. ‘Tale of Two C ties.” Mamie Finch—‘The Gypsy.” I-atin III. IV. -“Pools’ Errand.” Clyde Carter—“Little Lord Fauntle-roy.” Lola Kelly—“Prudence.” Lucile Moore— The Flirt. Florence Martin “All’s Well That Ends Well.” Ethel Kelly—“The Broken Heart.” Chet Westlund—“The Story of a Bad Boy.” Ruth and Ruby Flora—“The Heavenly Twins.” Gladys Kellog—Wells “Algebra.” Birdie Sackett—“Love is Enough”. Laura Strong—“An Old Fashioned Girl.” Perle .Johnson—“Skeleton in Armor.” Gladys Corbly— ‘Essay On Love.” Clarence Danielson — The Other Wise Man.” Eva Swan “The Coos� Girl. Laura Hammerstrand “Laura. My Darling.” Lora LaFarre—“Divine Comedy.” Dorothy Smith—“William and B;ll”. Harriet Hamm and Robitine Fuller “Sense anf| Sensibility.” Flossie Steele—“Alfred the Great.” LaVorne Archer—“Rip Van Winkle.” When telling the story cf the Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come in American Lit. class, Flossie S. had just come to the exciting part in the love scene between Chad and Margaret. Whereupon she innocently enough remarked, “Well, now I guess we will leave them alone until tomorrow,”— which remark seemed to tickle the fan y of the class, and served to cre- ate a greater desire for the remainder of the story, at l ast for some of the hearers. During the three weeks previous to the Christmas vacation, the Senior literature class enjoyed a helpful and agreeable variation from the usual routine of class work. This consisted of short talks by the members of the class. The subjects were chosen from the minor writers of the first and sec-and National Periods of American Literature. All the talks showed a considerable amount of preparat'on. and in general were very well given. Some were especially interest ng because the members of the class were quite familiar with some of the works of the authors. Others of the talks were made attractive by synopses of the authors’ works, or by the reading of short stories and poems. While the speakers did not express as much appreciation of the authors as might have been the case, this was due more to the lack of experience, in the expression of appreciation than to the lack of feeling. A few of the students received a grade of 95 per cent on their talks. Echoes from the Typewriting Room. “DARN!! I’ve spoiled my perfect copy and I was writing the last line! “Who’s been monkeying with this machine?” “I’d like to know who has been swiping my paper!” “Do you suppose ‘Biz’ will noFice this little mistake? “Everybody shut up- -I’m writing a perfect copy! “Where’s “Biz”? Th's machine is on the Mink”. The Paxton High School lief lector 25 A Junior Parody. (Construction of Stanzas from Barber, Barber, Shave a Pig.) and Sam. Found—A Junior I like pretty well. Clarence Danielson. (By Agnes Anderson) Teacher, teacher, have a heart, When you know we are not smart; Do not give us poems to write, Or long stanzas to recite. When it comes to a short story We come forth in all our glory, Till it's read before them all Then we feel, so very small. Teacher, teacher, have a heart. If you’ll help, we’ll do our part. Ask us common things to do And we sure will favor you. Lost and Found Column. lx st—My temper. Bill Westbrook. No reward. Ix)st—A haircut. H. W. Garnet. Reward optional. Ix st—Several hearty laughs. Return to “Matt O’Dell.” Dost—Cicero translation books. Return to Miss Gourley. Reward: several good grades. lx st—My balance in physics. Albert Ludlow. Lost—One year’s growth, owing to frigidity of room ten: physics class. No reward offered, for it is gone forever. Found—Myself lacking in geometry. Ray Smith. Found—Where gum belongs. Puck A Skating Accident. It was'in the dead of winter. In the very dead of winter That a crowd of merry lassies When their irksome school was over. Started out with joyous chatter Bent on pleasure, bent on skating On the shining big lake Johnson In the east end of the city. Soon the air was filled with laughter Filled with shouting and hallowing. As they glided past each other. Thus the merry games continued. No one dreaming of disaster. Suddenly there came a cracking. Cracking of the ice beneath them: And the merry shouts and laughter Turned to screams and groans of terror, An 1 the day's fun thus was ended. Truly 'twas a sorry party That was seen to leave Lake Johnson With wet feet and wetter clothing. They went home in mournful silence And resolved ne’er to go skating. Skating on the big I ake Johnson In the east end of the city. —Aurel Henderson. TO. An Apology. I do not bring to English class, The share of work that’s mine But all my writing up to this Has been exceeding fine. —Alan McCracken. 26 The Paxton High School Reflector JUNIOR NOTES. Talk ai out your literature And what Edmond bpenser wrote LV.it physics is the stuff 'ihat surely gets my goat. —Randolph Cruzen. There is a wte Freshman called Jack Who could crawl thru most any old crack— In fact he’s so small He's most not at all He could hide in a candy sack. There is a young Freshman named Jim Who. they say it's most common to him To go out with the girls Who have bright yellow curls, And we can’t help envying him. On January G. Stuart Eddy, alias “Buster”, at home, and “Fuck”, in foreign circles, paid a short visit to the sewing class. We feel, however, that this was quite irkso ue to Stuart. The Junior reporters and future editors are the happy recipients of two empty cigar boxes for the sa'e keeping of Reflector materia! lest it evaporate. Things to he left aione unless compelled not to do so—'Parodies, original poetry, etc. Puck Eddy in English III, upon being asked for a criticism of a eerta n poem: “I have not enough brains to criticize such an article, ac;ording to Pope. I am net going to criticize un til I am able to do better myself.” Better subscribe for the “Daily Yelp , the only daily paper published in P. H. S. Editor—tLester Carlisle Peterson. Price $1.00 per year (more or less.) Enacted in Latin III. IV. S ene: Classroom. Time: 3:10. Characters: Miss Gourley and bright pupil. Act I., Scene I.: Miss Gourley: “In the sentence, ‘They painted the house green,’ is not ‘house’ the object? Bright Pupil: “No mam it would be the victim.” Miss Felmley (in Eng. IIP): “Stuart. which would you prefer, a nice moonlight night or a night so dark that you couldn’t see your hand before you?” Stuart E.: “O, that depends upon the circumstances.” On the evening of January 2fi, Admiral Dewey Hammerlund appeared on one of our principal streets in the company of a most charming young lady. On his left arm he bore two pairs of skates and on his right the youug lady. Puzzle: “Who was the young lady and where were they going?” Miss Bisbee. (in physiology) What is the use of the thick padding between the parts of the backbone?” Ethel K.: “To keep them from rattling.” There is a blithe Freshman called called Matt WTio is never seen wearing a hat She laughs all the time In a sort of rhunic rhyme But we can't hardly blame her or that. The Paxton High School Reflector 27 m is FRESHMAN DEPARTMENT is Parody from “Lochinvar , A young Freshman came in from i he west, Thro' all greate r Pa ton his “Car” was the best; And save his pearl pen knife, he weapons had none. He ro le all unarmed, but he rode not alone. So faithful in war and so dauntless in school, There never was knight like this P. H. S. fool. He o' served not the brake, but ran over stones, He role down the hills when clutch he had none. But e’er ha alighted at Miss What's her name's gate, Tha g rl had consented, the Freshman came late. For a laggard in srhool who was lazy and slow Was to escort his girl to the Moving Picture Show. The instant he entered Miss What’s her name’s house, He goiei 'em in a corner sitting quiet as a mouse, Tien spoke the girl’s father, full of hate, (For the poor fellow said nothing of having his date) “O come ye in business or simply to So stately his form and so rosy his face, As he answered the questions asked y “his grace.” But tho' he did fret and the father did too. The girl in the case was saying Adieu For the laggard had gone and the coast was now clear For the Freshman to steal her,—and he need have no fear. —Lenore Pearson. All On An Autumn Night. We gathered in the kitchen, That night when chores were done. Our purpose was our lessons, And then a little fun. The wind howl’d down the chimney. It made the fire geem proper. We boys went out and got some corn, While mother got the popper. We tried our hand at candy. And ate a lot of corn. The time we had was dandy When we stopped ’twas nearly morn —‘Perdue Atwood. Miss Gourley (In Latin I.): “Give his eyes translation of a verb in the present tense.” Carl Peterson (in a squeaky voice): “M-love.” call I atin Freshie: The case of a pro- Or to se? my young daughter who’s noun depends on its destruction in a out in the hall? sentence. 28 The Paxton High Sc hool If c,f lector FRESHMAN NOTES Parody from “The Old Clock on the Stairs,” by Charles Henderson, ’18. THE OLD CLOCK IN THE HALL Somewhat back from Center street Stands the Paxton students’ retreat. Across its antique tower low Tall maple trees their shadows throw; And from the west assembly wall A lean, long time-piece says to all,— “Forever—never! Never—forever! Halfway up the room it stands, And points and beckons with its hands. Its case is made of solid pine And how 1 wish that it were mine. For if it was, this very day That c!ock would never, never say,— Forever—never! Never—forever!” By day it's voice is loud and strong; At night I've never heard it’s song. I’ve never heard it strike the hour, It never do s—it is so sour: Why! even that would help it somn, But all it do s is sit and hum,— “Forever—never! Never—forever!” Somet mes I labor on dry stuff But still it says, “That’s not enough” And when it’s nearly time to go That clock seems like it’s very slow But when I’m old and weak and gray I s’pose I'll long to hear it say,— “ F ore ver—never! Never—forever!” Freshman Rummage Sale. As the Freshman class is becoming too large for the teachers to handle there will occur a sale known as the Rummage Sale. The date and place are not yet known. This is your op- portunity. Bargains at reasonable prices: Cladys OTell’s laugh. Hazel Taylor’s scream (for trial hear her before the ten-minute bell.) Laura Tr ckle’g musical abil ties. Marie Fox’s curls, also good loo’s Raymond Karnest's power to speak foreign language. Rex Hammerlun I’s spelling banners. W nsten Wlascher’s ncse glasses. Harry Jerscn’s good looks. Avis Moffett’s knowledge of Alg. I. Amy Swanson’s singsong voice. KKe Carlson’s good grades. Ruby Lindberg’s blushes. Carl Peterson's soprano voire. (Jordon Carson’s height. Chalmer Rudolph’s Hushes. Perdue Atwood's popularity. Mayme Cleary’s “Well—yes.” Fe-ne Tr eble’s n w tango steps Clyde Martin’s girl friends. Fdwin Holderman's good English grades. Lenore Pearson's new Lochinvar parody. NOTE - Pesidps these there are many other useful articles which are needed by many. Your presence at this sale will be greatly appreciated by all. Leonard Johnson explains how we see: “When we look at anything, the picture g'es through the lens back on to the retina, where it is upside down Here the optic nerve picks it .up and takes it to the brain, which turns It right side up.” Berdella H. informs us that the germs of tuberculosis enter the body by keeping away frem the person who has it. Tin Paxton High School lief lector 29 Gleaned From Exchanges “Much Study is a Weariness to the Flesh. Woodn’t You? A lath; I quite a door yo.i dear; I've hahways loved your laughter. Oh, window yoi intend to grant The wish iiiy hopes are rafter? VVh n r.-t I sawyt. s :ile 'twas plane I wo id re-jolce to marry; Oh, let . s to the joiners hie Nor longer shingle tarry! And now that I have axed you, dear. Plumb, square and on the level (I’ve always fanted 2 by 4) Don't spite hope's happy revel The cornice wavlg, Peggy, dear, The g.bles all are ringing; Why 1 t me p'ne? for, oh. you know I’m sawdust when I'm singing! Thirsty autcmoMlist, to a farmer standing beside his well: “Is this good pure water, sir?” ‘‘Val, I should say it was,” responded the farmer. “I had it scandalized hy a phronalogist and it contains one part of o hy.e and two parts of hydrophobia. I used to think I knew I knew But now I must confess The more I know I know I know The more I know the less. The teacher was instructing the class in the rudiments of the English language. John”, she said, “make a sentence using the word ‘indisposition’. ” John who was evidently of a pugilistic turn of mind, assumed an aggressive pose and announced, “When youse wants to fight you stands in disposition.” J.: “Is there any hydrogen in ci- der?” T.: “Inside who?” Mike: “I am trying to commit suicide.” Pat.: “Why don’t you put the rope around your neck?” Mike: “Shure, I had it there, but the blamed th'ng nearly choked me.” Teacher (assigning lesson) For tomorrow take the life of Cicero.” Voice from the rear: I wish we could, but he’s dead already.” Cieo: “Have you read ‘Freckles?’ Ruth: “No, mine are brown. “Though d adly germs in kisses hide. Ee'en at the price the cost is small; ’Tis better to have kissed and died Than never to have kissed at all.” Some br'ght student is responsible for this: A certain senior called up a girl friend and asked if there was anybody at home and, without thinking, she said, “No, only the flatiron and It has a pressing engagement.” Also: “Nobody home but the sewing machine and it seams well.” And again: “Nobody but the thermometer and it’s go ng hy degrees.” By reading the Paxton High School Reflector we learn that they are testing their skill as poets and from the number of poems in the paper, they have a quite talented high school.— From the Washington High School “Nautilus. 30 The Teuton High School Reflector Students - Send your Laundry to the— Paxton Steam Laundry For First-Class Work Phone 48 -FO R A= “Happy Home Cook and Light with Gas It’s Clean and Never Fails You Paxton Gas Co. Choice Flowers For Every Occasion Growers of Cut Flowers. Pot and Bedding Plants Also dealers in Seeds, Bulbs ard Nursery Stock. Addems, Morgan Co. South Market St., Paxton. Dr. S. S. FULLER Physician Surgeon PHONES SLside e’ 102 I Office, 63 PAXTON, ILL. FOR ANY— EYE, EAR, NOSE OR THROAT TROUBLE SEE DR. F. DUNCAN Physican and Surgeon PAXTON, ILLINOIS. Try a sack of the Famous Eaco Flour EVERY SACK GUARANTEED OR MONEY CHEERFULLY REFUNDED RODEEN BROS. Phone 147 PAXTON The Paxton High School Reflector 31 Sternan Solid Alcohol Stove For Efficiency and Economy in THE HOME, THE SICKROOM, THE CAMP, on the AUTO TOUR, and anywhere that a small, compact, and efficient stove is needed. Stove complete ...............45c Stove with pan ...............65c 2 Cans Solid Alcohol .........25c Johnson Jewelry Co. Middlecoff Bldg. PAXTON For First-Class Work —call on— ()() MOORE NORDQUIST Below Lundberg. SHAVES, HAIRCUTS. SHAMPOOS. ETC. LICENSED BARBERS Mesdames Lindberg Denman Wishes the lad;es of Paxton and vicinity to call at the GIFF-GAFF and see their line of ladies' furnishings. Lowest Cash Prices. The New Spring- Hats are in $1.00 to $5.00 New Spring Shirts are in 50c to $2.00 Swell line of Silk Shirts at $2, 3, 3.50 and $4. New Neckwear is in Peterson Clothing Co. The House of Quality PAXTON, ILLINOIS GO TO THE FRED A. SMITH LUMBER CO. To get your “Can’t Sag Gates. 32 The Paxton High School Reflector LOOK AT THIS! EVERY WEDNESDAY ' Robert Leonard and Ella Hall in— THE MASTER KEY EVERY FRIDAY Pearl White in— THE EXPLOITS OF EHIN CHRYSTAL TMEATRE Harsch’s Furniture Shop Paxton Variety Store The Home of Good Furniture J. G. GARNETT SON Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed: Candies—School Supplies— Novelties Let Harsch furnish your home. Headquarters for RICHARDSON’S STAMPED GOODS C. A. Nordgren’s Hardware Sweater Coats Spalding Sporting Goods, Nickle and Copper Ware, Percolators, Spaulding, Bradley Chafing Dishes, Cut Glass, Casseroles, Aluminum Ware, Mani- and Oakes Bros. cure Sets, Fancy Pocket Knives. Three of the be t lines made. Do you want the best in GROCERIES? Jumbo and Shaker Knit with Shawl Collar, extra 1 0 AA heavy, 8.00 to - PO.UU BUY Others $ 1 . )( to - $5.00 Richelieu Pure Food Goods Absolutely Pure and Wholesome Tell-the.phone your order-we’ll do the rest. P. Larson Co. E. SANDSTEDT Phone 69 PAXTON, ILL. The Paxton High School lief lector 33 . B. Shaw, President H. B. Shaw, Cashier V. H. Hunter, Vice Pres. W. H. Westbrook, Ass’t Cash 2926 First National Bank Capital and Surplus, , $100,000. LaBuna Cigars MIDDLEC0FF BETTER THAN EVER BARBER SHOP A First-Class Smoke Guaran- . teed to please. First-Class Workmanship MARTINSON BROS. Guaranteed. MAKERS j. R. MITCHELL - . Prop. Commanderv Bldg-. ’Phone 386 PAXTON B. D. OLSON SANITARY BARBER SHOP We Study to Please You. The FIRST-CLASS UI‘-TO DAT K, work Arcade Bakery FIVE CHAIRS II. R. NEXT DR. A. A. HANSON Dentist Nitrous Oxide Administered and Cafe For Bakery Goods Lunches, Ere. Laurence Bldg. Phone 202 Student's 20c Dinner a Specialty PAXTON, ILLINOIS. PAXTON, ILLINOIS 34 The Paxton lliylt Si Itoul Heflcctor fell'll AJ.UVMR6NCE I paxton's shopping centre! For Coats, Suits, and Skirts; Dry Goods, Shoes and Fancy Goods; Rugs, Carpets, Wall Paper and Window Shades; Trunks and Suit Cases. John Newman ' UNDERTAKER Dealer in Furniture and Carpets FRO YD PAXTON PHONE 90 - PAXTON HARDWARE and IMPLEMENTS SEE PHONE 84 SMOKE A. C. W. AND BACHELOR GIRL CIGARS Manufactured by A. C. WASCHER SON The points of wear are all strongly reinforced in WAYNE KNIT PONY STOCKINGS For children. We carry many styles—school, romp and dress hosiery. JOHNSON BROS. Don’t Forget When you are in need of Shoes that you will find Shoes of the better kind at Sheldon’s Shoe Store PAXTON, ILLINOIS The Paxton High School Reflector 35 Have your Wearing Apparel Cleaned and Pressed at F. W. GORMAN’S WDiES AND GENTS WORK SOLICITED We guarantee our work and it will be ready when promised F. W. GORMAN NEXT TO CITY HALL SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM $18 UP We Make a Specialty of High Grade Bakery Goods Hot and Cold Lunches and Meals always found at— Duncan’s Bakery SOUTH MARKET ST. DELBRIDGE—Dri fifs PAXTON-Phone 28 OUR FAMOUS CHOCOLATES CAX’T BE BEAT OUR HOT CHOCOLATE A SPECIALTY Paxton’s Palace of Sweets Manufacturer fAKCY ICE CRFAM AND ICES AND HIGH GRADE CANDIES CHOCOLATES OUR SPECIALTY PAXTON, ILLINOIS Orders for Parties and Socials Promptly Attended to. 36 The Paxton High School Ur fin tor Paxton State Bank Capital $100,000.00 W. J. Lateer, President O. J. Egnell, Cashier W. D. Rankin, Vice-President N. V. Lateer, Ass’t Cashier We pay 3% interest on Savings Accounts. PAXTON. ILL. BUY YOUR MAETS —AT— BENJAMIN’S And get Quality as well as Price Paxton, Illinois ____________ __________ THINGS GOOD TO EAT Appeal to all ages and conditions, and what we eat, as well as how we eat it, is one of the most important and vital problems of existence. You will find the most pure and wholesome foods at Aspergren Danielson’s Paxton, III. WE HANDLE . . . PARKER MOONEY Fountain Pens Guaranteed Prices J1.50 to $10.00 STEWART DRUG CO. YOUR NEXT SUIT Get it made to your measure, the way you want it. S. A. Carlsten Paxton Dry Goods Co. The Progressive Store Spring showing of Wooltex Coats, Suits and Skirts Come let us provide you with just the garment you need. :: Paxton Illinois OVERLAND MOTOR CARS -SOLD BY---- PALL CARSON Paxton • - Illinois IF YOU DESIRE THE BEST GROCERIES AT THE LOWEST PRICE, GO TO J. B. JONES SON The Consumer’s Supply Co. Paxton, Illinois Tonsorlal Artists 125 South Market Street Paxton, Illinois A Well-Stocked Drug Store We can give you a ready selection of any drug store goods, for our stock is full and complete. Personal and individual attention, to assure you of satisfaction in every purchase 'is our guiding watchword. V. LUNDBERG, Druggist HARRY H. MARSH CIGARIST Everything in CIGARS, TOBACCO AND PIPES Fancy Packages and Box Candy. Soft Drinks. South Market Street Paxton, Illinois ALL KINDS OF PORTRAIT WORK Always Look in our Window for New Faces. Corner RASMUS studio We have anything- you wish for a Party Lunch or the Chafing Dish— m 0. E. Archer Quality Grocer Phone 31 Help the “P. H. S. Athletic Fund.” We will pay a commission, to aid the “Paxton High School Athletic Fund” on all appliances sold and on all wiring contracts secured through the efforts of any High Scoool pupil, during the next thirty days. Special Wiring Proposition Five rooms wired complete ready for lights for $15.50 See our “NITE-LfTE.” Costs you TEN CENTS a month to burn it 8 hours every night in the month. Central Illinois Utilities Co.