Athens State College - Columns Yearbook (Athens, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1908 volume:

THE Nashville, Tenn. McQutddy Printing Company Dedication ALMA MATER Thou art of antiquity, and yet thou art ever young in the affections of those who love thee. In thy halls, where many a young life has lived and dreamed before us and gone out to give battle to the world, we have lived and dreamed. Thou hast been a foster mother to our childhood, a wise companion to our youth, and thou wilt be a soulful memory to our old age. Page 2 Page 3 Board of Trustees HON. W. T. SANDERS, President Athens REV. GEORGE W. READ, D.D., Vice President Tuscumbia MR. A. M. LEWIS, Secretary Athens MR. R. H. RICHARDSON, Treasurer Athens MR. T. M. HOBBS Athens REV. T. C. PERSINGER Avondale REV. T. V. RAGAN Madison REV. E. M. GLENN Tuscumbia LION. H. B. MALONE thens REV. E. W. BRANDON Birmingham REV. I. B. SARGENT Goodwater REV. J. S. ROBERTSON Decatur AIR. BELTON GILREATH Birmingham MR. J. D. LANIER Birmingham REV. GEORGE E. BOYD, Presiding Elder of Decatur District . . Decatur REV JOHN R. TURNER, Pastor Athens £ « « EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Y. T. SANDERS H. B. MALONE R. H. RICHARDSON ' Trustees ex officio. Page 4 it A ryv hi } ' Page 5 Page 6 ! I Page 7 Page 8 Mrs . W. 3. MURRA Ji Mascots and Mottoes Hoot now, for it ' s your last chance Get knowledge — honestly if you can, but get knowledge v nasi?- nsbBBbhhhmi A thing of beauty is a joy forever We wandered and strayed away from home; We followed a tinkling bell, Thinking we ' d come to a landjof gold ; Instead we ' d come to — Athens ! ' ' Get away if you can Page 9 Senior Class OFFICERS MADGE JACKSON President NORA R. MERKEL Vice President LUMMIE SINIARD Secretary and Treasurer SALLIE C. MASTIN Poet NORA R. MERKEL Historian LUMMIE SINIARD Prophet Page 10 Senior Class MADGE JACKSON, A.B., New Decatur. Y. W. C. A.; L. B. A.; President of Class of ' 08; Editor in Chief of The Athenian; Busi- ness Manager of The Oracle; President of G. E. L. S. I am Sir Oracle; When I ope my mouth, let no dog bark. NORA R. MERKEL, A.B., Birmingham. Vice President of Class of ' 08; Historian, ' 08; Treasurer of Y. W. C. A.; Associate Editor of The Athenian and The Oracle; G. E. L. S.; L. B. A. I am what I am. What I have said, I have said. KATE I. BRACKEN, A.B., New Decatur. Business Manager of The Athenian; Assist- ant Business Manager of The Oracle; Y. W. C. A.; J. C. L. S.; L. B. A. She fidgets in body And dreams in mind. Page 11 LUMMIE SINIARD, A.B., Colliersville. Editor in Chief of The Oracle; Secretary and Treasurer of Class of ' 08; Prophet, 08; Y. W. C. A.; L. B. A.; Secretary of G. E. L. S. ' D-d-do yo-yo-you know what I mean? SALLIE C, MASTIN, A.B., Huntsville. Poet, ' 08; President of J. C. L. S.; President of Athletic Association; Business Manager of The Athenian; Home Advertising Man- ager of The Oracle; Y. W. C. A.; L. B. A. If it were as easy for her to tell in class what she forgot just before class, her grades would have all been ' I ' s. ' ISOLA BARCLIFT, English Certificate, Red Hill. Y. W. C. A.; G. E. L. S. She had but one idea, and forgot that. Page 12 MYRTLE BARTEE, A.B., Decatur. G. E. L. S.; Y. W. C. A. She fain would substitute her smile for knowledge. OPIE CLEMENTS, B.S., Athens. If thou be ' st rated by thy estimation, Thou dost deserve enough. LUCIE WALKER, English Certificate, Bir- mingham. D. K. P.; President of Y. W. C. A.; G. E. L. S. Her art hath faded her eyes; her study hath faded her cheek. Page 13 LILLIE PEARCE, B.S.. Hamilton. Voted the brightest student; Y. W. C. A.; G. E. L. S. She would most cheerfully have assisted and supplemented Milton ' s ' Paradise Lost. OLA MABRY, English Certificate, Alexan- der City. Y. W. C. A.; G. E. L. S. ' Cheerfulness and I have long been stran- Page 14 Greeting — Tree Day, 1908 ' ADIES AND GENTLEMEN, you are with us to-dav to aid us 9« in the celebration of the one day in the entire year which belongs to the Class of Nineteen Eight exclusively. It becomes my pleasant duty to thank you in behalf of the class for your interest in us manifested by your presence. You will scarcely be able to realize what it means to us who have, doubtless, trembled on the brink of uncertainty for these many months, to at last don the cap and gown. And hear me, ye Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman : woe be unto the one, great or small, who dares infringe upon our dignity! To-day we lay aside our childish pleasures and pastimes, and demand henceforth to be recognized and treated as beings superior in wisdom, knowledge, and power. It has long been the custom in our colleges and universities to cele- brate this day by disclosing the what has been and the what will be of the most potent, grave, and reverend Senior to the curious and sen- sation-loving public. Next, to dig a hole, plant the class tree or ivy, sing and yell as much as possible, and depart. As it would shock our unsophisticated underclassmen beyond measure, it will be impossible for us to follow the custom indulged in by our brother colleges ; but we can, and will, make a joyful noise equal in volume to their lusty yells. I shall not attempt to tell you anything of this talented class of ours, as both present and future will be revealed to you in language far more eloquent than I command ; but I would have you, my classmates, remem- ber that each one of us is to represent Athens College ; and in planting our tree upon her campus, let us resolve to ever be worthy of her. Let us seek to grow in wisdom and usefulness as the tree shall grow in strength and beauty. CLASS PRESIDENT. Pat e 15 History of the Class of ' 08 LASS ' 08! O, what memories of mingled pleasure and pain cluster around the name — memories that have become a part of our very self, memories that will mold our future life! It has truly been said that the school days are the happiest — not the most contented, for a schoolgirl is never contented, always hoping, always striving for some- thing beyond : but happiest in the true sense of the word — happy in the pursuit of something better. And yet who can say that the schoolgirl has no troubles — no heart- aches? For is it not then that examinations disturb her dreams, hov- ering over her like some avenging fate? Is not the peal of the bell dur- ing exams. like her death warrant? Truly, the bell is one of the college girl ' s worst enemies. Only once is it welcome — at meals; and even the breakfast bell on Saturday and Sunday morning is unkind to her. Another thorn in the flesh is demerits. True, a demerit is only a lit- tle thing; but, remember, ' tis the little things that count, and twenty- five such little things means home. But I am digressing somewhat from my subject. I am to write the history of the illustrious Class of ' 08. The year 1904 celebrates the birth of this class, which birth marks an important epoch in the life of Athens College. For has not the college trebled itself since 1904? dio can offer a better solution of this than the birth of Class ' 08 and the appearance of the new President? When quite young, we were christened rats by our honored god- mother, the Senior Class — whether on account of our very great impor- tance or our size, I do not know; but it took both the Sophomores and the Juniors to a-- ist the godmother in caring for us. Unlike other ' rats. we never did anything ridiculous or absurd; but. like other ' rats. we had to survive the usual amount of homesickness am! ' cases. However, we managed to get through 1904; and on May 25, 1905, those of us to whom the fates were kind went home with a treasured certificate of promotion to the honored distinction of Sopho- im r s. Page 16 I must dwell briefly on the Sophomore year. To those to whom the little line beginning, The Freshman knows not, and knows that she knows not; The Sophomore knows not, but knows not that she knows not, is familiar, it will not seem strange why I fain would have passed this painful downfall without mention; for was it not, indeed, a downfall? We were no longer rats, no longer Freshmen, and in 1908 would grad- uate with the highest honors ever granted by Athens College. What person who has ever passed from Freshman to Sophomore can say that he ever felt bigger or more important than in the first few weeks of the Sophomore year ? The downfall ? I have only to mention the magic words Geometry, Latin, Chemistry, etc., and Class ' 08 will at least understand. In 1906 it was a happy band of girls that gathered in the chapel for Junior work. They had learned their lesson, and had fully realized that they knew nothing, and were now eager in their pursuit for knowledge. The Junior year passed like a dream. Nothing was too difficult, be- cause we worked ; and when at the annual Junior reception we ex- changed our modest lavender and white for the more distinguished crim- son and white, it was with a genuine feeling of pleasure and pride that we retired that night to dream of Senior caps and gowns to be worn on the morrow — that morrow of Senior joys and tears. Tears did I say? That was a slip of my pen ; for a Senior has her emotions far too well under control to ever even feel like shedding tears, unless it be at the thought of leaving Athens, and then it is only a feel-like. But, with all its pleasures and importance, the Senior year is not without its thorns. There are biographies to be written, theses of all sizes and descriptions, and last, but not least, there are privileges to be lost. It would take a genius to describe the many devices we contrive for losing them, but in time we all manage to get them well lost. Now we don our cap and gown and look forward to that day when, armed with hope and a diploma, we will go forth into the world on the true commencement of our lives. HISTORIAN. Page 17 2 Class ' 08 Have you heard of the wonderful Class ' OS, So jolly, good, beloved by Fate, Who never did sigh, who never did cry, But let all trouble pass them by? Have you heard? Have you ever seen the Class ' 08, With caps and gowns arrayed in state? No smile in school ( ' twould break the rule), But with Senior dignity befool. Have you seen? Have you ever talked to the Class ' 08, So cultured, polished, and up to date? Learned in Latin, learned in Greek; In German or French all do speak. Now, have you? Would you like to know this Class ' 08? Just come on now; don ' t be too late. We ' re wise, } - ou know, not a bit too slow; But listen! Miss Moore don ' t know. Would you like to? Now here ' s to the nine of Nineteen Seven! Here ' s to the eleven of Eight! We ' ll drink their health, And wish them wealth; To Fortune we leave their fate. SENIOR POET. Page 18 Senior Prophecy iT last I realized that I was lost. I recognized a peculiar mark on a birch tree, and knew that for the last half hour I must have merely been going round in a circle. The trees had grown thicker and thicker together ; the sunshine filtered through the leaves in tiny patches upon the ground ; but as I wandered farther, the gloom cast by the shade of the trees was so great that it seemed to me the sun must have become suddenly clouded. Deep, deep in the heart of this great forest there was never a sound of the work and life of the world outside. The chirping of the wood life and the caroling music of one bird in the distance were the only sounds to be heard. I stood there with thoughts I had never thought before and a belief in all beyond reality. Thus I was not surprised to see before me a strange, gnomelike figure, staring up at me with eyes no more aston- ished than mine. He turned and, without a sound, moved even farther into the depths of the forest. I followed without considering where he might lead me — indeed, as if by an uncontrollable power. Where he stopped and lifted his weird little face to look into mine, it was almost dark, the shade of the immense trees was so great. At his feet there was an opening in the ground. With the one word, Come, he disappeared ; and I followed him unhesitatingly. There were steps leading down into such darkness that I could not catch the most shadowy glimpse of my little guide. On and on until there were no more steps ; but we walked on some substance neither soft nor yet firm. There were no words from the little man, but I knew that my dearest wish was to be fulfilled. I knew that in some way through him a glimpse into the unknown was to be given me, and that now I was in that mysterious land of the yet to be. We seemed to pass a threshold, and entered a room where at last there were the faintest glimmerings of light. Here at the tiniest desks sat little men like my guide, only much smaller, writing in books larger Page 19 than themselves — some with the most woeful countenances, some gay and joyful. Then I began to find among the number little gnome men, with features like the people I had known up in the world of to-day, only the true character of the persons was even more plainly stamped upon their faces here than in the other world. These strange little creatures were each keeping the records of his double, who lived and acted in reality what these little men were simply writing ' as it happened there. I observed one little gnome who could scarcely write for the big tears which followed one another helter-skelter down its cheeks. I knew that what it was writing of the present day must be far from agreeable; and when it looked up, I saw that the brown eyes so bedewed were Ola ' s, and 1 understood. Thus it is that the past is so closely linked with the future, for we passed from this into a light so faint that at first I could distinguish nothing; but when my eyes became more accustomed to the light, I saw a strange-looking apparatus near me, and, in front of this, a large, white piece of canvas-looking material. Gradually the canvas seemed to melt into the softest light imaginable: then one by one objects became visible, and I was filled with the mysterious feeling of awe, because I knew that I was about to see that which no other living person had seen or ever would see. I could now clearly see a room furnished as an office. At the desk sat Madge, the president of the largest woman ' s college in the South. Near her sat Ola, her dean, and Opie, her secretary. As I looked, the office door opened, and a lady with a young girl entered. It was Myrtle, who was bringing her daughter to Madge ' s school. Everything faded ; and when I could see distinctly again, there was a prim, sedate lady of middle age — in other words, an old maid — be- fore me. She was endeavoring to instruct a small boy, who seemed to be confident he knew quite as much as his instructor. Before I could recognize his teacher, his mother came into the room. There was no doubt here. It was the Lillie I know now, with scarcely a change. The other I saw at last was Kate. The room was furnished elegantly. Lillie was wealthy, and had not forgotten her classmates; for before the picture faded, another entered the room — Lucy — who was Lillie ' s companion and social secretary. These disappeared, and there arose before me a large room. Near a window, carefully correcting manu- script, sat Isola. She was completing her fifth book in seven years — the Walter Scott of the twentieth century. Page 20 The room gave place to an outdoor scene. Two women, dressed in a very peculiar fashion, holding small instruments of some kind, were seen. Presently I distinguished a larg - e affair in the background, which looked like either a balloon or an air ship ; but it was neither. These two were Sallie and Nora, and this was a ship of their own invention, in which they had successfully navigated the ether. They were just then leaving for a trip to Mars. As the canvas became dark, then slowly gleamed again with its strange power, I turned and fled, because I knew what was about to be shown was my own future, and I dared not remain. CLASS PROPHET. Page 21 Poem Tn childhood ' s bright awakening, In young life ' s rosy morn, She neither thought nor questioned To what would lead this dawn. Her dreams were of the present. She had no worlds to win; She had no mystic fancies Of the life she must begin. In girlhood ' s sunny noontide, The glory of her youth. She wondered, thought, and questioned The path which led to truth. She dreamed of life ' s bright future; She thought of worlds to win; She trod in youthful fancy Paths yet untrod by men. In womanhood ' s rich sunset. The climax of her power. Hushed was wonder, thought, and question. The bud was now in flower; No dream of brilliant future. Her path was almost trod. She sought for truth, and found it In duty to man and God. I n age ' s lengthening twilight, Life ' s day is almost spent; She sits in silent retrospection, A form white-haired and bent. Xo heralds sing her praises, Crownless her silvered hair; But the angel choir awaits her In the bright home over there. MADGE JACKSON. Page 22 %J r l ]u © Page 23 Junior Class OFFICERS MARY BUCHANAN President MABEL RICE Vice President ANNIE MAE REEDER Poet MARY GEORGE TIERCE .... Historian 6 MEMBERS MARY BUCHANAN Riverton For beauty lives with kindness. JF.SSYE BRANSCOMB Union Springs She was a phantom of delight When first she gleamed upon my sight. MAIl CARTER Athens If the world be worth thy winning. Think — O, think — it worth enjoying. SARA CARLYLE Alexander City I would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me. ANNIE DAVIS Trinity Prithee tell me, Dimpled Chin, At what age does love begin? HATTIE ELLIS Birmingham If nobody loves you, be sure it ' s your own fault. ANNIE LEE HORN Union Springs I ' ll leave this rule for others when I ' m dead: Be always sure you ' re right, then go ahead. JESSIE LOVEJOY Gadsden A creature not too good or bright. Page 24 JESSIE PERSINGER Birmingham She was not of an age, but for all time. ANNIE MAE REEDER Smithsonia A dancing shape, an image gay, To haunt, to startle, and waylay. MABEL RICE Selma As far as the east is from the west, So far is she from being the best. MARY GEORGE TIERCE Birmingham Was it for this you took such constant care: The bodkin, comb, and essence to prepare? - Page 25 Junior Poem Juniors, when all the flowers are dead. And when the dreary winter has gone, Will be getting knowledge in their head, So they can a cap and gown put on. Juniors, when the Seniors are gone, Still linger in the mind; Juniors, when all the rest go on, Will make the Class of ' 09. POET. Page 26 History ' 09 UNIOR history. Junior history! has been ringing- in my head ever since I was elected historian last week. The rising- bell awakes me with its pealing Junior history ; the scales on the piano seem to be running J-u-n-i-o-r instead of c-d-e-f-g, etc. If I take a walk on the campus, even the birds must haunt me with their twittering Junior history. So from very reasons I am writing this, and not from any vain hopes of literary fame. A very original idea in the history line has been used. No one cares to know how we were Freshmen in 1905, and how we were called rats by every one, and did all kinds of absurdities, and then were promoted to the distinguished position of Sophomores. Ask a Junior to translate Horace or Ovid, and she ' s delighted ; ask her to explain infinity in Trig., and she ' s in her glory ; but writing histories is not the Junior ' s forte. However, after the usual amount of excitement accompanying one ' s departure for the first time for college, we found ourselves in Athens in 1905, and have been here ever since — -playing, studying, laughing, weeping, standing exams., and flunking; and now we are Juniors. We dare not anticipate the wearing of the cap and gown, for examina- tions come with every new moon, and the teachers are so fond of III. ' s and IV. ' s. At the first of the year we enjoyed the privilege of going to town un- chaperoned, but it wasn ' t as pleasant as we thought ; so now we are chaperoned as of old. It is our aim to make the Class of 1909 worthy of its Alma Mater, so that on our night — the night of nights, when we receive our diploma — we can ring out the old life and ring in the new. Page 27 When Your Idol Turns to Clay 4 The dreams you have dreamt are shattered. And hopes are all burned away. Air castles all go up in smoke. When your idol turns out to be clay. The thoughts you ' ve fondly cherished Of some future, happy day Leave you feeling sad and lonely When your idol turns out to be clay. The face you ' ve often looked for And dreamt of by night and by day. Haunts your heart with a dull, sad aching. Since your idol turned out to be clay. The kisses that once were yours, And given so light and gay, Burn like coais in your memory. Since your idol turned out to be clay. Can you turn aside when you meet her Without a sigh of regret? And though your dream is now over. Can you lay it aside and forget? Ah, no! Though you never will show it. But will bury it deeply away, Your heart is now hopelessly broken. Since your idol turned out to be clay. WATKINS HAYES. Page 28 eueA Page 29 Sophomore Class OFFICERS DOLL ANDERSON President MINNIE LEE JENKINS Vice President REYDON1A DANIEL Secretary KATE EUBANK Poet MYRTLE STEVENSON Historian MEMBERS RUBY WILLIAMS Boaz A rose not born to blush unseen. MINNIE LEE JENKINS Ripley, Tenn. Small of stature, but great of mind. INEZ BRICE Oneonto ' ' But the world shall end when I forget. RUBY SARGENT Goodwater Dignity envelops her like a shroud. REYDONIA DANIEL Lanett Her voice not more distinct from harmony divine Than the constant creaking of a country sign. ALVA SHELI Birmingham I know not. BERNICE RODEN Collinsville She was well read — in fact, she was entirely red. DOLL ANDERSON Gadsden What was, shall be. Page 30 EULA JOHNSON Nauvoo A beauteous, lively dame. With smiling lips and sharp, bright eyes, Which always seem the same. MUSIE WHITFIELD Veto With a voice like the caroling of a bird. MARIE COUCH Birmingham Fashioned so slenderly, tall, and so fair. GRACE WARNER New Decatur Earth has not anything to show more fair. WILLIE KENNEY . . : Athens She can vie with any stuffed bird. ANNIE LAURIE LINDSAY . . . . Athens It is rash to even hope for some things. MAE WOODALL . Birmingham ' Small and mild. IRENE MERKEL Birmingham To triumph and to die are mine. FLORIDA HERNDON Gordo Hoarsely good-natured was she. MAGGIE PARISH Sulligent Try your luck; you can ' t do better. MYRTLE STEVENSON Moulton Words learned by rote a parrot may rehearse, But talking is not always to converse. KATE EUBANKS Roland Stumpy in figure, but fluent in speech. EMMA RANEY Athens All things come to tho.se who wait. WTLLARD WHITTEN Birmingham She was fair — aye, very fair. Page 31 History ' 10 yOU must write a history, ' the editor of The Oracle said to me, and don ' t let it take but one page space. It ' s absurd. No one ever heard of writing- a Sophomore history of one page. It might do for a Freshman, but a Sophomore! However, the word of the editor is law (she ' s a Senior) ; so I ' ll proceed. We have trod the weary path of our forefathers for two years, and 1 must say it ' s slow work. When w r e were Freshmen, it was mere play — no getting up before the first bell to read Latin, no staying in after school to keep Lab. ; but now it ' s work, work all the time. Even the Seniors have an easier time than a Sophomore. But I guess we ought not to grumble about what we have to do, for we have been well blessed by Chance. We have the best basket-ball team in school, the greatest num- ber of honor-roll girls, more accomplished girls, and the most desperate cases of any one class. The Sophomore has been accused of being boastful, but stating facts when you are asked to ought not to be called boasting. Now, honest, ought it? A Senior might talk all day long about Class ' 08, and we must listen without a word ; but if a Sophomore speaks, it is called vain boasting. But every dog must have his day. Ours will come some time ; and when it does, you will see some wonderful changes in Senior living. I do wish we could skip the Junior year. Although the Seniors make us look up to them and consider us as mere children, I cannot help but feel that they have a tender feeling for us, while the Junior — but the Soph, is just allowed one page. Wait until I ' m a Senior. HISTORIAN CIO). Page 32 Page 33 3 A Sophomore ' s Thoughts In my mind Chemistry notes are dancing, And Geometry figures are prancing, prancing; But all the time I can ' t help knowing That the birds are singing and the spring wind blowing. With my lessons I keep on a-digging, But Chemistry ' s H o S0 4 with a A 3-cis jigging; And I see the peach blossoms falling, falling, And the soft south wind is gently calling. I sit here just a-dreaming, dreaming; My studying lessons is but a-seeming; For rather than stud} ' I ' d be a-Maying, And rather than work I ' d be a-playing. POET. StfSMftir i if A IZ O %? Page 34 Freshman Class OFFICERS RUTH LANEY . President KATE BROWN Treasurer LOUISE CRAWFORD Historian HALLIEMcCARY ...... Poet MEMBERS AMANDA ANDERSON Athens ' Meek as a lamb was she. MARY WILLIE ANDERSON Athens She ' s only a girl and — very tall. MEMORY ALDRIDGE Gaylesville ' To whom ' silence is golden ' is a myth. KATIE BROWN Courtland She stands a queen in form and grace; her beauty none may vie. ANNIE BROWN . Courtland I look forward with pride and joy to the day when I shall wear the cap and gown. LOUISE CRAWFORD Athens A wee small creature with beads for eyes. IDA DUKE Birmingham Ambition has no rest. CARRIE DAY Lacey Springs. With her there is no darkness. ETHEL FOWLER Cullman The witchery of her charm gleams in dark, bright eyes. Page 35 INEZ HARRIS Oakland • ' Some people are- never so pleased as when they can gainsay what they hear. CARRI1 HODGES Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul. RUTH LANEY Eden For many a day she sought in vain; at last she found her affinity. ALMA LEETH Cullman ' ' Some are wise and some are otherwise. MARJORIE M ' COY Athens For she was so utterly utter. ETTA S. MASTIN Huntsville The biggest horses are not the best travelers. RUTH M ' ALISTER Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Nothing ventured, nothing have. HALLIE M ' CARY Huntsville Be nt for more than you are now doing. ESTHER WADSWORTH Coleanor I scarce can count my gains (cases). VELMA PRICE Bridgeport ' ' Good order is the foundation of all good things. MABEE STEGALL Huntsville Never spend your money before you get it. CARRIE LOWE Hazel Green Why so pale and wan? Page 36 Page 37 Freshman Class History UR college life may have been short, but it has been far from un- eventful. We have learned — -learned many things. One thing that the high and mighty Sophomore thinks we have learned, and also thinks she has taught us, is to know our true place in the world. We have learned our place in the world, but it was not taught us by the Sophomore. It was shown us by her unendurable ways. We have learned to be glad that we are not like unto the Sophomore Class of this year. Next year we intend showing the world at large that a Soph- omore Class can exist without the ultrasuperior ways of this present So phomore Class. Page 38 Class ' 11 They call us rats, and so we are, And we ' re as green as grass; But, like unto the Senior wise, We cram exams. to pass. We ' re thankful that we ' re not a Soph., The one who knows it all, And never at her lessons looks, But rather pitch a ball. And, too, we do not want to be A Junior; for, you see, A Junior has no time to play, Like the ones who Freshmen be. But we all long for a Senior ' s dub, And for her cap and gown; To leave this place, the dear A. C, To seek and gain renown. POET. Page 39 Page 40 Irregulars MEMBERS CLAUDE PERDUE Pensacola, Fla. A walking telephone pole is she. MITTIE LEE Glen Allen Don ' t blame her; she can ' t help it. HELEN LOVEJOY - Gadsden She is not so fake as her hair. LIZZIE NORMAN ' . . . Hamburg, Ark. The little rock of Arkansas. ELIZABETH BAKER Trinity A walking apothecary shop. MAUD YIELDING Birmingham She is like unto a lyre. ISABEL CHANDLER Athens Her hair is like a red, red rose. NELLE CRAWFORD Athens A diminutive grandma in specs. DAISY WARTEN Athens To know her is to love her. MAUD KINNEBREW Hamburg, Ark. Talking does no work. MARY LOU MANKIN Chattanooga, Tenn. ' . ' Lingering labors come to naught. PEARL SAWYER . . Albertville Thou who steaiest fire from the fountains of the past. Page 41 LILLIAN ALLIN Cullman I fain would f.-ll, ia love if that could be. ERMA ELLIOTT Columbiana ' ' Lest men suspect your tale untrue, Keep probability in view. REGINA DANIEL Lanetl Her eyes are stars of twilight; Like twilight, too, her dusky hair. ANNIE HUGHEY Prospect, Term. Then up and seek ere youth is gone. Whate ' er the toil, ne ' er mind it. Page 42 Page 43 SUB COU.EGIATES Page 44 Commercial Class OFFICERS W ATKINS HAYES President MARY LOU MANKIN ..... Vice President JESSYE BRANSCOMB Treasurer MAUD KINNEBREW Secret MEMBERS ELLA HOUGH REYDONIA DANIEL ADDIE BRITNELL LULA MAE SUMMERS CLAUDE PERDUE SUSIE GRANT CLASS SPECIALTIES JESSYE: Adding fitve columns. ADDIE: Misty. ELLA: Erasing. REYDONIA: Trying to understand. MAUD: Multiplying fractions. CLAUDE: Forgetting. LULA MAE: Trial balances. SUSIE: Reading shorthand. WATKINS: Holding up benches. MARY LOU: Helping Watkins. CAMILLE: Speed in writing. Page 45 Hesitation AVING noticed on many occasions that in giving dictation to I I those who have ambition, aspiration, and a disposition in oppo- sition to inaction, and who desire to make the acquisition of a business education, not only as a matter of remuneration, but to have an occupation, and to be able to follow a vocation for the satisfaction of gaining- a reputation, as well as the accumulation, congregation, and concentration of wealth, from a just compensation, much hesitation is caused on account of the sure termination. I have some conception of the vexation; and for the prevention of any interruption, and for my own satisfaction, consolation, and instruction, and their accommodation and information, and without solicitation, I undertake the collection, combination, and classification of such words. While my investigation may prove my incapacitation and may not lead to a successful consum- mation of the work in contemplation, on account of the enumeration falling short of their anticipation, expectation, or calculation, I feel a growing inclination to extend the accumulation in this composition, by recollection, consultation, conversation, revision, and reflection, until the selection for inspection may not cause disaffection nor meet with disapprobation, but merit some recognition and appreciation of this dem- onstration of my admiration and consideration of honest appreciation, and, for their gratification and the honor of making this donation, hope to obtain their approval and commendation of the production, and, with- out any provocation, lead them to a declaration of their intention to become familiar with words in this relation. M. L. M. — J. F. 15. Page 46 0. I MUSK ' •X UNDER DIRECTION OF PROFESSOR JEAN BAPTISTE GRASSE HE Music Department, under the able directorship of Professor Jean Baptiste Grasse, a graduate of the Conservatory of Mu- nich, assisted by his efficient staff, has this year had the largest enrollment in the history of the college. This brings us to the end of the tenth year of Professor Grasse ' s connection with the college, during which time numerous students have had the benefit of his invaluable instruction. Native German that he is, he naturally possesses not only technic, but that true love for music which is able to create a musical atmosphere wherever it is found. Mrs. Florence Lord, a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Music, is First Assistant. During her course she was the fortunate winner of the Springer medal, which is one of the highest honors awarded a student. Miss Lucia Davenport Barclift, a most proficient student and gradu- ate of our own college, returned this year to become one of its valued teachers in this department. Miss Bennie Weaver Atkins, a graduate of Logan College, Russell- ville, Ivy., and a student of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, has charge of the stringed instrument department. Pa°e 47 Shannon Bells t DIRECTOR MISS LUCY [RWIN SHANNON Instructor in Voice OFFICERS HELEN LOVETOY President MARY LOU MANKIN Secretary MADGE JACKSON Treasurer MEMBERS MARY WILLIE ANDERSON. Athens LILLIAN ALLIN. Cullman KATE BRACKEN, Decatur REYDONIA DANIEL, Lanett W ATKINS HAY ES, Mooresville CLARA HINE, Athens MADGE JACKSON. Decatur CARRIE LOWE, Llazel Green HELEN LOVEJOY, Gadsden MARY LOU MANKIN, Chattanooga, Tenn. ETTA MAST IN, Huntsville HALLIE M ' CARY, Huntsville ELIZABETH NORMAN, Crossett, Ark. ALINE PERSINGER, Birmingham GEORGE ETHEL REID, Prospect, Tenn. BERNICE RODEN, Collinsville LOUISE ROBINSON, Decatur LOIS RICKELS, Attalla MARY GEORGE TIERCE, Birmingham A1AE WOODALL, Wylam WILLARD WH1TTEN, Birmingham MUSIE WHITFIELD, Veto LUCIE WALKER, Birmingham MAUDE. YIELDING, Birmingham Pag ' e 48 The Glee Club was organized immediately after school opened in Sep- tember, 1907, under the name of Shannon Bells, for our worthy and efficient teacher, Miss Lucy I. Shannon. We are twenty-five in number, and have had a successful year ' s work. The operetta, A Dress Rehearsal, given in February by the Glee Club for the Y. W. C. A., was a perfect success, and quite a neat sum of money was realized. The work of the Glee Club has been very pleasant and helpful to the entire class in every way. Page 49 4 §g AN can give nothing to his fellow-man but himself. (Schle- gel.) The most fundamental element of expression is the idea of revelation of man ' s psychic nature through his physical organism. What our fellow-being thinks, feels, or is is shown us by I what we see of the action of his body or what is hearrf from his voice. We see that expression is not of the body, but through the body. We feel that there is something mystic and hidden, unseen and unheard by our fellow-men and often only vaguely felt by ourselves ; but it is made mani- fest by the motions and actions of the body and the tones and modula- tions of the voice. We feel conscious of something which is called ' emotion, and rind this emotion tends to cause something outward, which is motion. Thus expression is the ' motion of emotion, ' the presentation of a vast complexity of physical actions which are directly caused by psychic activities. The objective phenomena are manifestive of subjective experience. (Dr. Currey.) The Expression Department holds a strong ami popular place in our school. For two years the class has been in charge of Miss Anne Pur- year Wright, who is a graduate of the Boston School of Expression. The dominant idea is to establish method, to train along practical lines, for the harmonious development of mind, voice, and body. The result of this training has been shown in recitals given throughout the year and a1 the play given at the end of each term. Quite a success was made in Goldsmith ' s delightful comedy, She Stoops to Conquer. Later The Rivals was equally as well pre- Page 50 sented. Possibly the largest thing attempted was our last commence- ment play, The Princess, from Tennyson. This was well staged, and the reading of the beautiful lines showed the deep insight into the true spirit of poetry. The acting showed careful training and good work. This year Miss Wright will present one graduate — -Miss Regina Leal Daniel, of Alabama — in a recital on May 8, 1908. The term of the year 1908 will close with Shakespeare ' s Twelfth Nie-ht. Page 51 VIRGINIA LORD MAMIE CRUTCHER ANNIE HUGHEY MAY HENDERSON MINNIE ARNETT ANNIE LAURIE LINDSAY MYRTLE HENDERSON CLASS OF 1908 JEN RIVES MABEL RICE LUCY MOORE LUCY WALKER RUBY WILLIAMS LOUISE MURPHY LILLIAN THOMAS LOUISE PEPPER SUSIE GLENN LILLIAN ALLIN BLANCHE BINFORD GEORGIA HOWARD LUCILE ANDERSON ESTHER WADSWORTH Page 52 Miss Katherine Gwin Leiser, of the Chase School of Art, New York, is at the head of this department. The Art Class has had a most suc- cessful year ' s work. Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not. It is a day in mid-January. There has been a constant falling - of snowflakes in the still air until everything that man has erected with infinite pains is covered completely with this mantle of quiet whiteness. The morning is still so new that no man has awakened ; no sound is made. The world lies before me painted with this perfect purity of whiteness by the master brush. If we carry within us the beautiful, we see the world before us, an astonishingly new picture. Nature is ever new. This is the art given us. This, with a new picture for every day in the year, is the art gallery of eternity. Man must copy from this his art. To one man may be given the power to paint from out this pictured, painted, beautifully colored world one great masterpiece ; yet this cannot be a creation, since he has only made an imperfect likeness to that which he sees around him. Page 53 publications THE ORACLE STAFF LUMMIE SINIARD Editor in Chief NORA R. MERKEL Assistant Editor in Chief MADGE JACKSON Business Manager KATE I. BRACKEN .... Assistant Business Manager SALLIE C. MASTIN Advertisements MABEL RTCE BERNICE RODEN ' • Art RUTH LANKY Pa.oe 54 Page 55 The Athenian STAFF MADGE JACKSON Editor in Chief NORA R. MERKEL Associate Editor KATE BRACKEN y Business Managers SALLIE C. MASTIN ) MISS LERMAN Review Editors MISS PITTMAN ) - The Athenian, our college magazine, is published bimonthly. It has always been the aim of the editor in chief to make this magazine of true literary merit. Although this paper always contains articles of literary value, yet it is with eagerness and rapture that the girls pass the Liter- ary Department quickly by and turn to that ever-faithful Case Di- rectory. Next the jokelets are perused most diligently, and then per- chance some fully wearied brain turns and reads those veritable gems of nineteenth-century literature. The Athenian has been published since the infancy of the college; and although it has been discontinued at times, it has been published for the last three years with great success, and the prospects are that the journal will live and thrive as long as the walls of dear old Athens Col- leoe stand. Page 56 GEORGE ELIOT LITERARY SOCIETY MADGE JACKSON President LUMMIE SINIARD Secretary DAISY WARTEN Treasurer A JANE CHILDS LITERARY SOCIETY SALLIE C. MASTIN President W ATKINS HAYES Vice President MABEL CLAIRE RICE Secretary ANNIE LEE HORN . . . Treasurer Page 57 Jane Hamilton Childs President of Athens College, Members of the Alumnae Association, and Young ' Ladies of the Jane Hamilton Childs Literary Society: If I had been asked to write a sketch of my early childhood, I would begin with the sweetest memories of a dear little cottage home in the village of Athens, with its cozy corners and playhouses, its garden gay with old-fashioned flowers — roses, pinks, hollyhocks, althea, and mari- gold — and redolent of mint, thyme, lavender, and camomile, with a sweet-faced Christian mother presiding over all. If I wished to tell you of my early girlhood, it would be that of a happy-hearted, hard-working pupil of the Tennessee Conference Female Institute, as this dear old building was then named, with the genial, sweet-spirited Dr. R. H. Rives. President, whom to know was to love; of Rev. B. H. Hubbard, professor of science and mathematics, whom to know was to honor and obey ; of Rev. F. G. Ferguson, principal of the Preparatory and Intermediate Departments, with his vocal lessons from the blackboard, where he taught us do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, Scotland ' s burning, etc. Many of the teachers of those six happy years are still held in tender remembrance. The poet Hillhouse has said : That heart, methinks. Were of strange mold which kept no cherished print Of earlier, happier times, when life was fresh, And love and innocence made holyday. But I will not linger over these recollections, as I have been asked for a short sketch of some memories of more mature years. After leaving college and teaching for several years in adjacent towns and counties, the tocsin of war sounded throughout our beloved South- land, and 1 was admonished to return to my home in Athens. This building was then in charge of Madam jane Hamilton Childs. of precious memory. She soon offered me a position in her faculty, as it had been depleted by her teachers returning to their homes. For six Page 58 years I was most pleasantly associated with her in her work, and thus learned not only to admire, but to love her. Madam Childs was a Virginian by birth ; received her early education in Georgetown, and completed it in Philadelphia. In the early forties she was elected to take charge of a female school in Huntsville, Ala. Her school flourished there for a decade, when it was thought best to consolidate it and one taught by Rev. Mr. Ever- heart. ' This arrangement lasted but a short time, Madam Childs feeling, as she expressed it to me, that she could not, with her experience, consent to be second to any one in a school. Hence she resigned her position there and accepted a proposition from the trustees of this institution to become its President ; and she opened school here in September, 1858. Madam Childs found this building in an unfinished and an unfurnished condition, accommodating about ten boarders. While she was neither a Vanderbilt nor a Helen Gould, she spent freely of her own means, and in a few years had it beautifully and attractively furnished and made to accommodate forty boarders. Through her womanly tact and wonderful influence she protected it from the ravages of the Federal troops, by whom Athens was garrisoned for the most of three years during our Civil War. Pier health failing, she was admonished to retire from active service; and in June, 1869, she resigned her position here and returned to Hunts- ville, which she still claimed as home, and where, after a few years, she passed away to reap the reward of the faithful. To write a deserved eulogy upon this grand, good woman would re- quire a readier pen than mine. Physically, she was tall and stately in appearance, with the light of beauty in every patrician feature ; a per- fect model of grace and elegance ; a manner mild, gentle, and winning ; a business capacity equal to any emergency; a loyal, energetic church worker, whose piety was her beacon light ; a woman suitable in every respect for the position she occupied — that of molding the lives and manners of the young ladies placed under her care. Madam Childs ' aim in life was to send from her school refined, culti- vated, useful young women. We often heard this remark : You will recognize one of Madam ' s girls wherever you meet her. And it was true, for she left her impress on every one who came under her influence. Young ladies of the Jane Hamilton Childs Literary Society, your organization is well named. Page 59 To have placed in this historic hall by Miss Mary Norman Moore this portrait of Madam Childs is a beautiful and graceful tribute to the mem- ory of a good woman Let it be your endeavor to emulate her many good traits, remember- ing ' also that the grand works of the world have always been done by the few. You may never be a distinguished author, you may never be a re- nowned painter, you may never be a great leader or teacher, you may never be a Madam Childs or a Mary Norman Moore; but let all of us who are of a humbler mold know that there remains much really noble, good, useful work for us to do; and blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh, shall find so doing. ' ' L. M. HAMMERLY ( ' 48). Page 60 y. W. L. Zh. OFFICERS LUCY WALKER President HELEN LOVEJOY .... Vice President MARY BUCHANAN Secretary NORA R. MERKEL Treasurer MISS ROBINSON .... Chairman Missionary Committee KATE BRACKEN Chairman Intercollegate Committee NORA R. MERKEI Chairman Finance Committee SALLIE C. MASTIN Chairman Membership Committee MADGE JACKSON Chairman Social Committee JESSIE PERSINGER Chairman Devotional Committee Unless one could have known the college before we organized the Young Women ' s Christian Association and since it was organized, it would be hard to estimate the good that has been brought about both in active work and in its influence among the girls. It is very encouraging to feel that we are one link in a world-wide chain ; that even the little Japanese girl and the African girl are working and praying for the same end — the Christianizing of the world. Each year as we send delegates to the Y. W. C. A. Convention, they come back with an enthusiasm that only a Y. W. C. A. girl can feel. Aside from the spiritual benefits derived, there is a social spirit found among the girls which cannot be obtained in any other way. Clubs fur- nish amusement for a part of the girls, but the Y. W. C. A. is open to all. To make the student ' s life more pleasant is one of its main objects. In whatever we undertake, whether of a social, business, or spiritual character, we try to keep the national motto in our mind : Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Page 61 Alumnae Association OFFICERS MRS. J. R. HOFFMAN . . . President MRS. ERNEST HINE, Vice President MRS. W. P. CHANDLER Second Vice President MRS. L. M. GILBERT Third Vice President MISS M. HAMMERLY Secretary MRS. MARY W. HIGHTOWER .... Treasurer MISS SARA MALONE . . . Historian ACTIVE MEMBERS MRS. B. L. ALLAN 1890 MRS. FRANK PRICE 1897 MISS BLANCHE BINFORD 1906 MISS LUCIA BARCLIFT 1906 MRS. YV.-P. CHANDLER 1872 MISS ROBBIE CHANDLER 1906 MISS L M. HAMMERLY 1848 MRS. ERNEST HINE 1881 MISS MILDRED IZZARD 1906 MISS MAGGIE IRVINE 1898 MISS OLLIE KELLEY 1906 MISS FANNIE L. RAWLS 1903 MRS. MARIA W. RIVES 1887 MISS ADDIE RICE 1899 MISS ROWE SANDERS ........ 1883 MISS ROSA SMITH 1906 MISS ELIZABETH STEADHAM 1906 MISS MABEL VAN HOOSER 1906 MRS. L. P. ROGERS 1890 MRS. J. W. CUNNINGHAM 1892 MRS. FLORENCE S. TURRENTINE .... 1896 Page 62 MRS. FRANCES T. WHITE 1903 MISS CARRIE SYKES 1894 MRS. J. R. HOFFMAN MRS. W. G. MARTIN 1898 MISS SARA M. MALONE 1883 MISS JOSIE COLE 1897 AIRS. EUDORA RUTLAND BLACKWOOD . MISS MARY ELLA HOUSTON 1872 MRS. MARY CAINE MASON 1890 MRS. TULA VAUGHAN GILBERT .... MRS. J. S. ROBERTSON ........ 1890 MRS. J. L. BRITAIN 1872 MRS. LAURA C. HORTON 1896 MRS. MARY W. HIGHTOWER 1889 MRS. MATTIE EVANS YARBROUGH . . . 1887 MISS JESSIE GREEN 1904 MISS VALL1E M. GREEN 1907 MISS MONA PURYEAR 1905 MISS ELIZABETH HINE RICHARDSON . . 1902 MISS EDITH NORMAN 1907 MISS LOUISE ROBINSON 1907 MRS. R. H. RICHARDSON MRS. T. M. HOBBS MRS. ADA TOWNSEND PHILIPS . . . . . 1872 MRS. ELIZA C. THACH MISS LIZZIE M ' CLELLAN MISS LUCILE MORRIS . .- 1896 MRS. SARA DAVIS GRAY ' - MRS. CARRIE DAVIS HALL - MRS. FLORENCE HOY SPEAK 1890 MRS. KATIE GARRETT GAMBLE .... 1890 MRS. OLA MASON SPICKARD Page 63 Art Students Alphabet is for Art, which we all adore; Labor for her is never a bore. is for Charcoal, our homely old friend, For with its help our work we begin. is for Each of us, an artistic, bright band, Trying to daub all the world if we can. s for Grades, that, with trem- bling and fear, We meet each month in the chapel to hear. is for Ink, which sometimes for days Fills our minds with a Gibson craze. is for Brushes, that get clogged with paint Often enough to provoke a saint. is for Drawing, such aw- ful hard work That most of us try very often to shirk. is for Frames, which we all have to buy Each year at commence- ment, the public to try. is for High-light, the eas- iest to solve Of all the dread problems in which we ' re involved. is for Kicking, which we never do; In the studio here we are loyal and true. s for Jolly — a jolly class we, Who are striving for art in the old A. C. Page 64 is for Light, which from the north must fall To reach all alike, both littleaud tall. is for Millet, an artist so true That he glorified work for me and for you. ' - ■X is for Nonsense; this never could ' i be For the gay Art Class of the old A. C. is for Ochre, a color often used In flesh and backgrounds, and often abused. is for Painting, greatest of arts; Hard on our clothes, but dear ' ' to our hearts. is for Questions, with which we shower Our poor instructor from hour to hour. is for Rembrandt , an artist of old , Who dealt light and shade ' in a manner quite bold. s for Turpentine — O, bring it quick ! For down on her palette has fallen poor Chick. is for Studio, in the college so high, Where for the ideal we struggle and sigh. is for Unrest, which seizes us all When into the ranks of the artists we fall. is for Values, we are sure to get wrong, For which the instructor calls us all down. is for Water Colors, dainty and sweet; When working in these, our joy is complete. is for ' Xcuses; we ' ve plenty on hand To pass to the ' ' Facs ' ' from all the band. is for Youth, the time to love Art, Live for it, work for it with all your heart. is for Zero, but not for these maids ; For I. ' s and II. ' s are always our grades. Page 65 5 The Brooklet (Translated from the German.) Thou brooklet, silver bright and clear, Forever on thou rlowest. Upon thy banks T stand and think: Whence came thou? Whither goest? I come from laps of darkest rocks; My course the mosses cover; Upon my surface pictures of The gentle heavens hover. I have a joyous, childish mood; It drives, I know not where; But He who called will be my guide, And I will trust His care. ELIZABETH STEDHAM C06). (From The Athenian.) Page 66 Atfyletics Page 67 The Athletic Association HE Athletic Association was organized on October 1, 1907, elect- ing- Sallie C. Mastin, President; Kate Bracken, Secretary; and Mabel C. Rice, Treasurer. Several tennis and basket-ball courts had been put in tine shape during the months of vacation. The girls entered into the games with interest and enthusiasm ; and even if they couldn ' t love while they were at college, there was one thing certain — they could play love games. .Miss right, the director, has manifested quite a good deal of interest in the match basket-ball games this season. The different teams have done all in their power to get her on their side, but there is to be no bribing with Miss Wright; she stands pat, and in so doing has won the love and esteem of all the girls. The most interesting match game of the season was the one played on Class Day between the Crescents and Stars. A large crowd was out from the city to witness the game. Colors and flags were fly- ing, and the air was full of college yells, which only tended to add en- thusiasm to the game, for the girls played as they had never played before. When time was called, the Stars carried their colors off the field in triumph, the score being 22 to 13. For the remainder of the term the tennis courts will probably be the most popular place to be found. Every afternoon all the courts are in use, not only as recreation, but an excuse to get out of walking. Misses Rice and Reeder, Ellis and Persinger, are the champion tennis players. But there is one thought that brings joy to every heart — that the days of ' ' double quickening and heels lift, knees bend, knees stretch, heels sink, are numbered, and the command, Stand at ease, will be obeyed promptly and diligently. Page 68 V f - ' ; mS Paee 69 Tennis Club OFFICERS ANN PUR YEAR WRIGHT Director SALLIE C. MASTIN President KATE I. BRACKEN Secretary MABEL C. RICE Treasurer « MEMBERS M A RGA RET TUTW ILE R JESSIE MORRIS GIN A DANIEI 1IATTIE ELLIS ANNIE LEE HORN INEZ HARRIS CARRIE LOWE JESSIE PERSINGER CLARA HINE ANNIE BROWN MARY BUCHANAN SARA CARLISLE LUCY MOORE IRENE MERKEL LUCILE ANDERSON MAUD KIN NEBREW VELMA TRICE LI LI. IE PEARCE JESSIE LOVEJOY BERTHA TUCKER SUSIE SWOOPE LILLIAN ALLIN LUMMIE SINIARD CLAUDE PERDUE ALMA LEETH KATE. EUBANKS ISO LA BARCLIET NELLE BARCLIET ETHEL FOWLER MAE WOODALL J ESS YE BRANSCOMB KATIE BROWN MADGE JACKSON HALLIE M ' CARY ETTA MASTIN WATKINS HAYES MYRTLE STEPHENSON ESTHER W DSWORTH CAMILLE SHEPPARD NELLE JACKSON LOUISE STEELE ANNIE HUGHEY LUCY WALKER MUSIE WHITFIELD MARY GEORGE TIERCE PEARL SAWYER MAUD YIELDING PAULINE WOODALL WILLARD WH1TTEN EULA JOHNSON GEORGE ETHEL REED ROE KELLEY CARM I LITA GARNICA SUSIE GRANT MYRTLE BARTEE DUKE ANNIE MAE REEDER DUDLEY TUTWILER MEMORY ALDRIDGE REYDONIA DANIEL ELIZABETH BAKER LIZZIE NORMAN RUTH LANEY MABEL STEGALL ANNIE DAVIS OLA MABRY Page 70 HATTIE EIvUS ANNIE MAE READER MABEL RICE JESSIE PERSINGER Page 71 Autobiography of a Tennis Racket ' -■- ' T seems a long, long time since I opened my eyes in dear old Athens College: and yet. as man reckons time, it has been only one year. = J Some strange experiences have happened to me during the time ] have been here. I cannot remember my life before I came, but I sup- pose 1 must have lived in another world before this. I think man calls it transmigration. You see, I have learned a great deal from the girls. One thing I learned was that love rules the universe; and if that be true. I have helped rule, for I have played more love games than any tennis racket in school. Teachers and girls alike played with me. When I was new, they could not play enough ; but after a while I was neglected, and man} ' a time I shed bitter tears of pure loneliness. Sometimes I would have my expectations raised by my owner ' s saying : Inst wait here till T run put up my name to play tennis. My heart would leap for joy. Now we were to have an exciting game ; but — O i — how my heart would sink when she would return only to read Poe ' s Black Cat or some such nonsense. Girls have such bad memories! IVIy greatest rival in school was Basket Call. From my place on the wall overlooking the basket-ball court I would watch the girls play; and — O ! — I was green with jealousy. Since I have grown older, I know I had no cause; for the Casket Call was such an ungainly figure — not a graceful curve about her, and so stout and dumpy: and, too. I ' ve heard she never played a game of love the whole year ! But do not think from what I ' ve said that love and frolic is all a ten- nis racket ever thinks of. Far from it. Any tennis player in school will tell you that we are always ready to serve, for to serve is the great- est delight of our lives. NORA R. MERKEL (US). Page 72 Poem Each flower, with its spirit within, Belongs to me and is my kin; The ontsicle world is life to me, And the world outside is fair to see. The wild wind calls would lead me on, The soft breezes whisper at night and dawn; And I — these voices call to me; Ah, the world outside is fair to see. The sun comes out to guide the day, The moonbeams come to dance and play; Away from all my cares I ' d flee, For the world otitside is fair to see. The leaves are whispering all together, The birds are here of every feather; All these things call out to me, Saying: The world outside is fair to see. L. SINIARD ( ' Page 73 n Page 74 u est Family ff CLAUDE PERDUE. ' Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. ELIZABETH NORMAN. The most precious of things are done up in small packages. LILLIE PEARCE. And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew. Page 75 BERTA GRIZZARD. Where ignorance is bliss, ' tis folly to be wise. .MABEL STEGALL. ' All sins can be forgiven, but for awkwardness there is no pardon. ANNIE MAE REEDER. ' Just the airiest, fairest slip of a thing. Page 76 CHICK RICE. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. MARY BUCHANAN. ' Tis only noble to be good. LUMMIE SINIARD. Not beauty, but wisdom, crowns her brow. REGINA DANIEL. Her face and brow are lovelier than the lilies are beneath the light of moon and star. Page 77 Junior Trials Ten little Juniors with privileges fine. One loved flirting, then there were nine. Nine little Juniors still left in state. One missed her breakfast, then there were eight. Eight little Juniors — a number again even. One to the office went, then there were ' ' sieben. Sieben little Juniors for some fun did fix. One smiled aloud, then there were six. Six little Juniors now to their luck alive. One had Sunday headache, then there were five. Five little Juniors now afraid sore. One left the light on, then there were four. Four little Juniors, all full of glee. One skipped study hall, then there were three. Three little Juniors about to feel blue. One flunking practice, then there were two. Two little Juniors doting on their fun. One was caught at midnight feast, then there was one. One lonely Junior; the race is now run. Caught out of her room, then there was none. Imagine, if you can, a bench, A moon as large (O, it ' s a cinch!), And on the bench, blithe as a lark, Sit two — but do your part. At first a little shy they be ( ' Tis strangest in creation), Until his breath must fan the cheek — But use your ' magination. And now they edge together close; There is no space in middle. A howl, a scream, a pulling hair — Ah, now it is no riddle. Imagining has done its part; It is as clear as day. ' Tis just two cats — two coal-black cats — About to have some play. Page 78 Miscellaneous SEVEN WONDERS OF ATHENS COLLEGE 1. Wat ' s kinks — When straight. 2. Mary Buck — A demerit. 3. Patsy — To breakfast on time. 4. Chick — 100 in deportment. 5. ' Billy —Studied one night. 6. Miss Horn — Missed a rule in Latin. 7. u Miss Pittman — Took a Senior ' s demerit off. £ ODDS AND ENDS Miss Pittman : Who was Ulysses ? Miss Elliott : Why, he was a poet of the seventeenth century. Miss B. : Miss Daniel, did I give you permission to move? Reydonia: No, but I ' m in myself s light. Miss L. : Miss Clements, can you tell us by what one act in David ' s early life that he distinguished himself? Opie : O, do you mean David in the lions ' den? Kate : They ' ve sent Harry Thaw to the asylum. Watkins (whose grandfather is in Tuscaloosa) : O, good ! Grandpa will get to see him ! Miss B. : What were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Helen : That ' s where they hung their criminals. Irene : Inez, how much is that cloth a yard ? Inez : I don ' t know how much it is a yard. I gave twenty-five cents for half a yard. Page 79 Deutschman (out of breath): Vat is die matter your Onkel Sam ' s mail service? I haf a letter twice, three times mailed, und I get no an- swer. I — Postmaster: . iy dear sir, where did you mail your letter, and has it been time enough for an answer? I am sure — ' her llerr: 1 put him in dot big box on die corner vot (ley did say vas on all die corners for letters to be put in — right in dot leetle hole, und vat do 1 see a man dump die whole box in a wagon! It iss outrageous! i vill— Postmaster: Why, my dear sir, that was the trash box! There sat the faculty Round a pleasant little hlaze; As I entered in the door, They all turned round to gaze. At first I felt all out of place, And wished that I was gone; But I was soon made welcome By telling all I ' d done. here ' s my shoe? In the top drawer. Kate,, where ' s my coat ? In the top drawer. here ' s my collar? In the top drawer. Where ' re my combs? Look in the top drawer. Lands, Katie, here ' s some candy! Where did it come from? Out of the top drawer. Page SO WMfflFsifb C LIA£ X. J L ;W..1 ' F I Page 81 Les Bonnes Amies Motto Aim high if you fall low. CHIEF AIMS Luraie — To decide between two. Chick — Not to get caught up with for once. Madge — To be a flirt. Sallie C. — To grow tall. Gina — To play Juliet. Jessie P. — To furnish a meal to the savage. .Mary Buck — To fool a man. Patsy — To get a complexion. Jessie Wade — To be Mrs. Jerry. rrandma — Twenty cats, two parrots, and a poodle. Nora — To hurt everybody ' s feelings. [rene — To be smart. Kate — To know the meaning of love. Billv — Ain ' t eot none. 82 D. K. P. Motto Tell the truth, but don ' t make a habit of it Flower Jonquil OFFICERS W ATKINS HAYES, Mooresville JESSYE BRANSCOMB, Union Springs ANNIE DAVIS, Trinity President Vice President Treasurer MEMBERS BEDONIA DANIELS, Lanett LUCY WALKER, Birmingham ANNIE LEE HORN, Union Springs MARY GEORGE TIERCE, Birmingham MARY LOU MANKIN, Chattanooga, Tenn. ABSENT MEMBERS CI.ARA MALLISTER. Huntsville SALLIE LEE M ' CASKY, Birmingham BESSIE SPANGLER, Leighton LUTIE HEBSON, Sylacauga MATTIE MORRIS, Sylacauga ANNIE LAURIE BRANHAM, Birmingham Page 83 LEAP YEAR CLUB Motto Horror Catch a man ' An old maid Aim Pastime Get married during 1908 Colors Blue and Pink Flower Bachelor Button MEMBERS HONEST HELEN DASHING JESS FLIRTING MARY LOU GRINNING CHESS Writing proposals Page 84 Tl N HORN! RS Page 85 The Moral Six Club Colors: Black and White Flower: Pansy Our Aim is Nothing Club Parable Lay not up for yourselves chicken in the washstand, where clothes and dust doth corrupt and cats break through and steal; but put your chicken in a safer place JESSYE BRANSCOMB President MARY GEORGE TIERCE ..... Vice President RUTH LANEY Treasurer HATTIE ELLIS Secretary ELIZABETH NORMAN Pianist MAUDE KINNEBREW Poet CLUB HOBBIES CHESS: Turning out the light. THE LAMB: Bleating. DR. LANEY: Having hot spells. PATSY: Giggling. K1NNE: Flirting with men. LITTLE NORMAN: Stuffing. Page 86 Big Four Gina Fool BlLI,Y Skeeta Chick r Said Chick to Billy: If you ' ll Gina Fool, We ' ll make ' em Skeeta and break a rule. ' To while away the time: Gina Fool laughs Billy butts in Skeeta bites Chick pecks Page 87 Dreams There are dreams of love, Dreams long and sweet; There are dreams of power. Less often we meet. The dreams and the dreamers Are living life through; But the dreams that are counting Are those made to come true. Page We dedicate this little book To every sacred place and nook. You see, our task we ' ve not forsook. We hope with you our work will took. Page 89 The End Page 90 Advertisements Page 91 BROCK SPIGHT CO. Wholesale Grocers DECATUR, ALA. Representing as wholesale distributing agents for this territory the leading packers and man- ufacturers of food products in the United States, we offer to the retail merchant — Prices always right. Delivered within twenty-four hours. Quick adjustment of claims and losses. Try us with a mail order. You will be pleased with the results. S. S. BROADUS. Pres. J. L. ECHOLS. Vice Pres. CLYDE HENDRIX, Cashier Ccnttessee Ualley Bank DECATUR, ALA. Capital and Surplus . $175,000 Deposits 700,000 STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY DEPOSITORY 4% INTEREST ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS J. Julian Bartee 4 Company DEALERS IN REAL ESTATE BELL PHONE 1160 City lots sold on easy monthly payments, $5 to $10 per month Building lots, $100 to $5,000 each 58 St. Francis St. Mobile, Ala. J. W. MURPHEY DEALER IN Fancy Groceries, Provisions Feed Stuff, Etc. Both Phones 192 Church St., near Long ' s Drug Store DECATUR, mi A. COLEMAN L. PECK flttenney at Lata 504 1-2 BOND BLOCK NEW DECATUR, - ALABAMA 4V 4 Go to ROSE ' S for Millinery When You Go to Decatur, Eat THEY SHOW THE NEWEST THINGS Go to ROSE ' S for BARNETT ' S GROCERIES Shoes, Dress Goods They are Fresh Etc. THEIR PRICES WILL PLEASE YOU BARNETT SONS Go to ROSE ' S for Ladies ' Furnishings THREE PHONES GIRLS CITIZENS REMEMBER BANK You are expected to make home inviting ATHENS and ELKMONT ALABAMA SUCCESS Will crown your efforts if, when he proposes, you exact a pledge that you shall CAPITAL, SURPLUS BUY YOUR GROCERIES AND PROFITS from $47,500.00 POINTER AUSTELL DECATUR, ALA. MARVIN PATTILLO REGISTERED Hi PHARMACIST HARTSELLE, ALABAMA FRED WALL ATTORNEY AT LAW MEMBER OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE LAWYERS ' CO-OPERATIVE PUBLISHING CO. ROCHESTER, N. V. WILL PRACTICE IN ALL STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS FRtlNT OFFICE OVER GILBERT ' S DRUG STORE ATH ENS, ALA. Five Gents! Five Cents is all that I ask. A paper bag foil of the best— ah, the best, The whitest, the lightest, the greasiest — At 8. F. TURNER ' S is that Popcorn blest. J. W.J AGEN Staple and Fancy FAMILY GROCERIES Candies and Fruits J. E,. SCHNE.LL, HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST-CLASS PLEASURE VEHICLES KODAKS Cameras and Supplies. Developing and Printing. High-class Work Only. It Will Pay You to Investigate. -:- -:- -:- A. F. HARRIS NEW DECATUR, ALA. Needlework Materials of All Kinds. Stamp- ing Done to Order. New Designs Coming in Constantly. I Pay Special Attention to Mail Orders. -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- A. F. HARRIS NEW DECATUR, ALA. DR. W. J. HAGAN ATHENS, ALA. WiWiaiws Gilliiand Headquarters for LADIES ' DRESS GOODS and FINE MILLINERY Hartselle, Ala. CALL NO. 8 FOR STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES FRESH CANDIES AND FRUITS oRLL THE TIME Yarhrough Bros. Bowen OMEGA FLOUR WHETHER WANTED FOR Rolls, Biscuits, or Cakes OMEGA FLOUR WILL SATISFY THE MOST FASTIDIOUS HOUSEWIFE Mc Sonne U Bros. Go. Sell it in Athens J. T. Fargason Go. DISTRIBUTERS MEMPHIS, - - TENNESSEE first national Bank Capital, Surplus, $25,000.00 5,000.00 It ' The Owl Drug Go. THE UP-TO-DATE DRUGGISTS CORNER BANK AND CHURCH STREETS DECATUR, JILA. The China Hall in Decatur has what you want And when in Decatur visit The China Hall W. J. Nesbit (?o. PROPRIETORS Dr. W. T. McDaniel DENTIST Athens, . . . . Alabama Dr. Louis A. Neill DENTIST Second Avenue, New Decatur, Ala. M. K. CLEMENTS Jlttoiniey at Latr TTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTIfmTTfTTTTTTTTTITfT Athens, . . . . Alabama DR. E. B. HARDIN EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. OVER GILBERT DRUG CO. AMERICAN PHONE MORGAN CO. PHONE NO. 292-W NO. 88 WSlm JL RIGKLE5, D.D.S. DHTIftT OFFICE ROOM 1 MALONE-SIMPSON BUILDING OVER B. L. MALONE FURNITURE CO.S STORE FRONT CORNER ROOM NEW DECATUR, ALABAMA Dr. Spencer M. Adams DENTIST Second Avenue, New Decatur, Ala. J. WILSON NOLEN Jktomiey at Law Collections a Specialty ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA EDWARDS EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE DECATUR, ALABAMA THE ATHENS BOOKSTORE IS NOW AT THE OLD STAND OF THE ROSE DRY GOODS CO. MUSIC, l,(i(io pieces of New .Music, your choice, 10 cents. ENAMELED WARE very low; three- gallon Dish Pan, 50 cents. Combs, Ladies ' Hand Bags, Purses. Toilet Soap, Pictures, Picture Frames. Decorated Tin Waiters, 18 x 24 inches, for 25 cents. A large assortment of Oueensware from Haviland. 100-piece sets down to 6 un- handled Cups and Saucers, 20 cents; handled, 25 cents. 5 1-piece Dinner Set, white porcelain, $4.50. loo-piece Dinner Set, $H. Toys and Games for sale every day. Come in and see the Ferriss Wheel sell- ing Post Cards. Toothbrushes, 5 cents to 25 cents. Music Rolls. Post Cards, Albums, and whatever you want we have for sale. OUR REMOVAL SALE GOES ON ALL THE TIME If we could only sell All the goods we want to — well, If you could only buy All the things for which you sigh, How happy we would be! MARTIN, RICHARDSON 8 MAL0NE THE BIG STORE ORIGINATORS OF LOW PRICES Dry Goo ds, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Ladies ' and Gents ' Furnishing Goods FURNITURE, CARPETS, MATTING AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE TELEPHONE NO. 5 ATHENS, ALABAMA GLASS PINS, RINGS, MEDALS, BADGES, AND TROPHIES Designed and made to order in our own factory. We make more fine Class Pins and Medals than any other house in cAmerica, because our prices are the lowest and our workmanship is the best. FINE STATIONREY IN BOXES, 50c TO 10.00 We carry a large variety if the finest imported and domestic papers in all the latest shapes and shades. Let us send you samples and prices gf Correspondence Paper and Monograms. S 4 CALLING CARDS 100 fine cards and engraved plate (script) . $1.50 100 fine cards from your own plate . . . $1.00 WE WILL MAIL YOU, FREE, OUR CATALOG Containing over 5,000 beautiful illustrations qf Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry , Silverware, Cut Glass, Clocks, Opera Glasses, Fine Art Wares, Etc. It will help you make satis- factory selections qf articles for your own use and for gifts. Write for it. i £ £ J £ i MERMOD, JAGGARD 8 KING | BROADWAY, CORNER LOCUST ST. LOUIS, MO. GILBERT DRUG COMPANY DEALERS V DRUGS AND MEDICINES A FULL LINE OF PATENT AND PROPRIETARY ALL KINDS OF STATIONERY AND TOILET ARTICLES PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, AND PUTTY AGENTS FOR NVNNALLY ' S CANDIES ATHENS, ALABAMA Do aWay With the old method of heating your Dwellings and Public ' Buildings by grates and stoVes. Install a neW system of Steam or Hot= Water Heatings With a saving of fuel, dirt and dust in rooms. Writ e for free estimate on the aboVe system. Also, estimates furnished on Sanitary Plumbing. Ji. V. Smith Son 402 West Pond Street Decatur, Alabama S. E. STEWART BROS. DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, SHOES, GROCERIES, HARDWARE EVERYTHING SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES WE INVITE YOU TO CALL AND SEE US BEFORE BUYING HARTSELL, 40 40 40 ALABAMA D. O. LOONEY FANCY GROCERIES, FRUITS AND CANDIES J £ AGENT FOR LOWNEY ' S CHOCOLATES TELEPHONE 42 ATHENS, ALABAMA WE OPERATE OUR OWN COMPLETE ENGRAVING AND EMBOSSING PLANT, AND MAKE A SPECIALTY OF EXECUTING PROMPTLY ALL ORDERS FOR VISITING CARDS, WEDDING INVITATIONS, COMMENCE- MENT INVITATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND EMBOSSED STATIONERY FOR PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR BUSINESS USES COMPLETE STOCK OF FINEST GRADES OF LADIES ' STATIONERY ROBERTS SON, Inc. THE BIG ALABAMA HOUSE LITHOGRAPHERS, ENGRAVERS, PRINTERS. BINDERS, STATIONERS, STAMPS AND STENCIL MAKERS STORE AND PLANT 1810-1812 THIRD AVENUE BIRMINGHAM, ALA. In all fevers and other diseases where a tonic food is required, HART ' S ALIMENTARY ELIXIR is always indicated. It is a delicious and appetizing preparation containing just the right proportion of food elements, combined with the best Brandy, to nourish and stimulate. In fatigue from too much study, overwork, or other causes, one or two tablespoonfuls of HART ' S ALIMENTARY ELIXIR will brace you up and infuse renewed vigor. Ask your physician. For sale by all first-class druggists in original sealed bottles under our guarantee. E. J. HART CO., LTD. MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS NEW ORLEANS, LA. T. W. CROW, President W. M. BUCHANAN, Secretary and Treasurer North Alabama Construction Go. CAPITAL STOCK, $50,000 CANAL, RAILROAD, LEVEE, STREET, AND SEWER CONTRACTORS RIVERTON, .-. . . . ALABAMA . . . STARR PIANO . . . MADE AND SOLD TO THE PURCHASER BY Jesse French Piano 8 Organ Co. J. H. HOLCOMBE, Manager 2018 SECOND AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, ALA S Zhe STEIN WAY PIANO NELSON SARVER NELSON HANDLES illAf Fancy Goods QUEEN QUALITY SHOES A SPECIALTY I. ROSENAU ' S SONS THE STORE THAT CATERS TO ALL KINDS OF Ladies ' Furnishings SHOES and SLIPPERS a Specialty C. O. JOHNSTON SCO. DEALERS IN HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE Cook Stoves and Ranges Queensware, Glass- ware, Etc. WE ALSO CARRY A MCE LINE OF SILVERWARE AND GUT GLASS WHEN HUNGRY, GO OR PHONE TO FLETGHER ROGERS FOR EVERYTHING IN THE GROCERY LINE FINE FRESH Candies and Confectioneries A SPECIALTY COURTEOUS TREATMENT PROMPT DELIVERY L. L. ROGERS HARDAGE BROS. 618 SECOND AVENUE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Notions, Gents ' wmmmm, Prompt attention to all orders. Furnishings §? fa Everything to please the housewife and school children ff jf BOOTS AND SHOES ATHENS, ALABAMA Payable Monthly NeW DeCatUr, Ala. DIAMONDS, JEWELRY W % INTERCOLLEGIATE CUT GLASS Y Wr 1 BUREAU OF AND OPTICAL GOODS 4 • • LU ACADEMIC COSTUMES COTRELL 8 LEONARD ALBANY, N. Y. Everything of standard quality, MAKERS OF and guaranteed as represented. You run no risk when you buy from CAPS and GOWNS P - WOOD TO THE AMERICAN COLLEGES THE JEWELER AND OPTICIAN FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC ATHENS, - - ALABAMA Bulletin and samples upon request PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF Dress Goods, Silks, Laces or Embroideries Will save time and money by visiting us first, for we can save you many steps and more dimes. We carry by far the largest stock of Ladies Shoes in the city, in all lasts and sizes. Call on us or write us for samples. We clothe the whole family. HUGHES TIDWELL 612 Second Ave., New Decatur, Ala. THE LIMESTONE DEMOCRAT LIMESTONE ' S LEADING NEWSPAPER R. H. WALKER, Editor and Proprietor The Democrat is the leading newspaper in Athens in circulation and influence. An ad. in its columns is read by the people of both town and county. -:- WE HAVE A WELL-EQUIPPED JOB OFFICE IN CONNECTION, AND TURN OUT NEAT WORK AT A MODERATE PRICE A. M. McConnell T. H. Kennemer R. L. Hendricks R. H. McConnell P. W. Hendricks McCONNELL BROTHERS CO. Mandioane Groceries Feed Stuff MTHEMS, - - ALABAMA C. ED. ALBES Proprietor GEO. LA CROIX Clerk GO TO HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL MUSICAL SUPPLIES WHETHER OF A CLASSIGAL OR TOTULAR CHARACTER £ WE SUPPL Y EVERYTHING PUBLISHED MND OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT The Geo. B. Jennings Co. Music Store 105-107 WEST FOURTH STREET CINCINNATI, - - - - OHIO HOTEL BISMARCK lt Union Passenger Station, Decatur, Ala. THE ' BEST IDeals, Rooms, Senvice Ton $2.00 Pen Dav TELEPHONE IN EVERY ROOM SAMPLE ROOM FREE TRY US ONCE AND YOU WILL COME AGAIN THE LATEST STYLES OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, ANT) JEWELRY MT REASONABLE PRICES ALSO FIRST-CLASS REPAIR WORK DONE AT Dor rah Ro bison ' s EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE ATHENS, ALA. Birmingham College Walter McWilliams STAPLE AND FANCY An institution for the higher education of men, under posi- GROCER tive Christian influence. Stands for Character and Can satisfy in all table delicacies Scholarship. Owned and controlled by the North Ala- SPECIALTY bama Conference of the M. E. Church, South. Session of 1908 09 opens September 9th, Fine Candies 1908. For Catalogue and and Fruits general information, write PHONE 86 Rev. J. H. McCoy, President Birmingham, Ala. ATHENS, . . ALA. Tube Rose Flour The Alabama Courier ATHENS, ALA. J. T. Fargason Go. THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN LIMESTONE COUNTY MEMPHIS, TENN. Have been selling this flour over Issued Weekly — All Home Print thirty years. It pleases those who want the best ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR Advertising Rates Made Known on Walter McWiUiams Application Is their agent in Athens Robert M. Rawls, Editor B. C. BYNUM MILLINERY ORIGINAL and IMPORTED MODELS 421 BANK ST., DECATUR, ALA. LAMPKIN 4 THOMASON INSURANCE REAL ESTATE and LOANS FIDELITY AND SECURITY BONDS Bell Phone 4. Morgan County Phone 60 Office, 112 Lafayette St. DECATUR, ALA. C. C. HARRIS. PRESIDENT JNO. L. BROCK, VICE PRESIDENT W. B. SHACKELFORD. Cashier W. A. FROST. ASS ' T Cashier NO. 3699 THE FUST RATIONAL NARK DECATU R, ALA. CAPITAL, $50,000.00 SURPLUS, $45,000.00 Morgan County National Bank NEW DECATUR, ALA. Capital, Surplus, and Undivided Profits, $70,000.00 OFFICERS G. A. HOFF, President WM. E. SKEGGS, Vice President F. A. BLOODWORTH, Cashier THE COMMERCIAL SAYINGS BANK TRUST CO. OF NEW DECATUR, ALA. Wishes to announce to its friends and patrons that it has, at the beginning of its fourth year, doubled its capital, being now $50,000 fully paid up. Your business is solicited. G. L. BOWLES, Cashier CAFE CONVENIENT ONE BLOCK FROM STREET CAR Cbe Jlmettfcan Motel EUROPEAN PLAN HEAT - BATH Dear Union Depot Decatur, Alabama HOTEL ECHOLS Decatur, Alabama ODOM DRY GOODS CO. Successors to E. M. ODOM COMPANY NRY QOODS, N0TI0H8 CLOTHING AND SHOES LADIES ' AND GENTLEMEN ' S FURNISHINGS 601 SECOND AVE. NEW DECATUR, ALA. American Plan RATES, 2.50 AND 3.00 PER DAI All Modern Conveniences Steam Heat, Ele ric Lights. 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