Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

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but he soon made the surprising discovery that outside of Bedford no one had ever heard of him. He decided to wait a few years until the nation had been educated up to an appreciation of his greatness and in the meantime, he took t!»e second best position as Mayor of Bedford. Gretna Wit liman—The mention ot a mayor happened to make me think of Ali»3 Braden. First Senior—That is strange, I don’t see any connection. Gretna-—Well, there isn't much connection, but then it just made me happen to think that high school won’t have her with them next year. All—Why? Gretna—She is going out on a public speaking tour. The subject of her speech is to be “Evils of Commission Form of Local Government.” I can not see why she should be so deply interested in that subject but she seems to be very much alarmed for fear Bedford will adopt that form of government. Ilene Mitchel—That reminds me! I had a funny dream about Dorothy Trainor last night. All—What was it? Ilene—I dreamed that 1 was starting down town and when I got almost there ! saw a large crowd assembled down on the southwest corner of the square. Of course my curiosity was aroused and I hurried to see what was causing the commotion Before I reached the crowd I saw a big sign “Votes for Women” and heard the thunderous voice of a woman shouting for her rights. When I came close enough to see. who should the excited speaker be but Dorothy Trainor. The excitement was increased at that moment by the arrival of the police and soon poor Dorothy, a willing martyr for her cause, was borne away to jail. Russell Mitchel—Have you all heard what Wendel Cornwell is going to do as soon as he is out of school? All—No, what? R. M.—He is going to take the position as ticket agent at Harrodsburg The thing that influenced him most in accepting the position was the fact that he will have a splendid opportunity to flirt with all the pretty girls who happen to be fortunate enough to sit on the right side of the coach. Harriet Farmer Speaking of traveling makes me think of the dream I had about Katherine Stoessel. I dreamed she had gone to Colorado with the hope that the climate might reduce some of her superfluous flesh. 1 dreamed that I received a leter from her and she said that the one wish of her life was bing fulfilled -she was getting thin. She said that she was crazy about Colorado and had met a lot of her old friends. Most of her time seems to have been spent in renewing old acquaintances, especially with one certain person for whom she always seemed to have the deepest admiration and af-fction. She announced that the wedding was to take place April 1, 1340. Gretna Withman--Trave!ing penis to be becoming quite a fad in our class. I suppose all of you know that Lydia Strout is going to California this summer. I dreamed the other night that she went out there and married a California millionaire, one ot those rare specimens of the human race which does not thrive well in this climate. Evalon Pitman—You haven't anything over on Lydia, Gretna. You ought to hear what I dreamed about you. 30

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Mary Gainey—Have you heard the latest about our illustrious class-mate, Alexander Dunlhue? All—No, what is it? M. G.—He is going to work in Webb's Dry Goods Store after commencement. It is reported that already Mr. Webb is having a new sign painted to replace the old one. The new one will have on if'Webb Son Dry Goods Co.” Alexander Dunihue—Just because you told that, Mary Gainey, I will tell the dream I had about you. I dreamed that an unknown uncle had died and left you an immense fortune in India. You went there to live and married a Hidu prince and had become a second Cleopatra with all your gorgeous jewels to wear, and elephants to ride upon. Of course no other animal but an elephant would be expected to carry you anyway, Mary. Mary—Biddy Dunihue, 1 don’t believe you ever dreamed any such thing about me. A. I).—Yes I did, too. I had that dream while I was taking a nap in school one day. Just as I had you mounted on your favorite white jumbo ready to take a morning canter, someone tapped me on the back and I awoke to find Miss Fricdley glaring down upon me. She went into great detail to explain to me that the assembly room was no dormitory. So you see, that spoiled my dream. Breese Stevens—Speaking of the future, have you all heard what Hcinie Sohn’s future plans are? All—No, what are they? B. S.—She has decided to enter a convent and become a nun. You know Henrietta never cared for worldly pleasures very much and since she is of so religious a turn of mind. I don’t suppose anyone is very much surprised. First Senior—What a shame to waste all those perfectly ogod looks. Second Senior—Yes, but think how nice she will look in a nun's costume. Henrietta S.—It is a pity, Breese, that you can’t repent of some of your frivolous ways, but I guess that is an impossibility. I dreamed the other night that, since you couldn’t decide which of the many girls whom you have here on your list, you liked the best, you had decided upon a very novel plan of adventure. You had decided to go entirely around the world and the thousandth girl you met and liked you were going to keep. I think that is an excellent plan Breese, and if I were you I would carry it out even if it is only a dream. Breese—I believe I will. Helen Martin—I guess you’ve all heard that Stephanie Strout is preparing to go upon the stage as soon as possible. Well, I dreamed the other night that she was starring as little Eva in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, a new production which has made a big hit in New York this season. I dreamed that she was showing in Oolitic, and a bunch of us decided to be a little extravagant and go over to the city and see her. The part that I remember particularly about the show is that between acts she came out and sang the latest popular songs. The two catchiest ones were ”1 Want a Little Bungalow Where the Red, Red Roses Grow,” and Nobody Loves a Fat Woman.” Florence Emery—My, but some people have high ambitions! You know Frank Trueblood’s greatest desire, outside of regaining his lost Leta, is to become a great politician. I dreamed last night that he had at last reached the height of his ambition and had become mayor of Bedford. At first he really would consider nothing less than the presidency of the United States, 29

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All—What about Gretna? E. P.—1 dreamed that I read an advertisement in the newspaper the other day something like this: “Wanted—A husband. He must be handsome, copper hair and mustache, and green eyes preferable He must be at least six feet seven inches tall, making him one Inch taller than myself. He must dress in style, have good habits and have an affectionate di position and above all be must have a good salary which said salary must eb handed over to me every Saturday night that I may spend It to the best advantage. I am a tall, slender, willowy girl and consider myself rather beautiful. 1 have a sweet lovable disposition and would try to make the sea of matrimony as calm and peaceful as possible. I have the greatest horror of being an old maid. Will some gentleman, meeting the above reaulrements, please answr this immediately and help a friend in need. Gretna Withman, Bedford, Ind.” First Senior—There doesn’t seem to be any one in our class who would fit the case. Second Senior —Oh. well, there are a few more people in the world besides us, maybe she will be able to And someone. Vivian Johnson—Gretna, did you ever consider Roy Murphy, maybe he would do I dreamed the other night that be was living in Reno, Nevada, enjoying the comforts of matrimony and having a different wife almost every day of the week. For convenience as well as economy. I dreamed that Roy had bought a car load of marriage license and so was enjoying life being married one day and divorced the next. Some of his most recent victims had been Katherine Hackett, Francis Freeland, Leta Manners, Florence Green and Callie Hulse. Edith Wagoner was his latest. He married Callie one day and that very evening he met Edith on the street and the old flame of devotion which he had had for her in his high school days leaped up and they eloped that night together. This dream certainly ought to be a warning to all the girls to rebuff the pretended affections of this Prince of the Flirts. Dorothy Trainor—Oh, I dreamed a good one about you the other night Tudy Furst. I dreamed that you had become a great moving picture star, your specialty being western pictures and illustrated songs. All over the country you were known as “Tudy of the Movies.” Tudy—Dorothy, how did you know that that has always been my greatest ambition? Lydia Strout—Oh, Margaret Huffing, I dreamed the other night that you had taken Miss Van Allen’s place as kindergarten teacher. Margaret—Oh. good. I always have wanted to do that because Miss Friedle.v just loves to be entertained by the latest popular songs, especially when she is giving an examination! First Senior—We all like music with our—lessons. Jane I).—Have you all heard about Evalon Pitman’s air castles? All—No, tell us about them. Jane—You know how Evalon loves cats! She is a perfect maniac on the cat subject. Well, she is planning to open up in Bedford, a stray cat asylum. Black cats, white cats, spotted cats, yellow cats, every specie of the feline family she can find she is planning to harbor in this asylum. She intends to devote her whole life to this true and worthy cause. First Senior—I always knew Evalon would do something great for humanity. Evalon—Jane, we will both be great some day if we carry out our plans. First Senior—What is Jane going to do? Evalon—Jane is going to ask the governor of the state for a permit to establish a colony in Brown county exclusively for women Her purpose in establishing such a coiony is to afford a place of refuge for all girls and women who are popular with the gentlemen but who at the same time denounce the other sex and will have nothing whatever to do with them. I think this is an excellent plan and 1 hope Jane carries it out. First Senior—I have an idea that you would have a large colony before long, Jane. 31