Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1916 volume:

1 'OSEPH ilj)E:NJAMIN Pa$A N, WHOSE WORK HAS ENRICHED THE SCHOOL, WHOSE PRESENCE HAS INSPIRED OUR HEARTLAND WH05E KINDLY HUHOR HAS FILLED OUR DATS WITH SUNSHINE, WE, THE CLASS OF 1916, DEDICATE THIS BOOK. 2 I J. B. FAC AN. Superintendent. 1 3 r The H- r e-erJ FOREWORD As history is to the human race the record of past events, which may. to a certain degree forecast the future, may this the sixth number of the Pioneer” be to the faculty, the alumni, the student body, and the future wearers of the Red and White. We have endeavored to include in this chronicle a reflection of all the activities of the school. To all who have contributed, we express our most grateful thanks. S][ B.M.S. ira L 4 5 f 6 L. E. 7. MONTGOMERY. Principal. The h-eme-e-H THE BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL The H-eme-e-H 8 rh 2 hi■ n z zr-J f; |C| 15 :u m 5 1 MISS MARY MORROW One of the strongest and most important departments of Bedford High School is the English department. It may be said that in general the work follows the course of study outlined by the State Board and conforms to the college entrance requirements in English. Much attention has been given to grading the work according to the growing ability of the student during the four years of his highschoolship. During the first year, such authors as Bryant. Warner, Hawthorne. Holmes and Lowell, are studied with a background of American life and letters. In composition particular attention is given to oral English, and later in the year, to the structure of the sentence and the paragraph. Miss Gior ;ia Mitciiusson With the second year, begins the study of English literature. Here the rise and growth of the novel receive particular emphasis, with special studies in the novel from Scott. Knot, and Dickens. As a means to understanding narration and description, various modern short story writers are considered. After such forms of narration have become clear to the student, attention is given to poetics and such poets as Chaucer. Milton. Tennyson. Wordsworth and Arnold are chosen for intensive study. Q B.H.S ][B 9 The H-orxz- zr- The fourth year is given over to further study of poetry with particular emphasis upon the drama of Shakesj eare. Among the plays chosen for study are Julius Caesar. Hamlet. I ear and Macbeth. The composition work for this year consists of various forms of exposition and argumentation, with later, some work in criticism. The work of this department is chosen with a view to accomplishing two purposes. First, it is the aim of the depart- ment to aid the pupil in acquiring the ability to use his mother-tongue easily and accurately, so that it may be of greatest benefit .to him. The second purpose. equally important, is to enkindle and foster in the student a liking for the best books to the end that he may enjoy the finest things English literature has to offer. i=D[ 10 The H-one-e-H Latin is one of the most interesting and beneficial studies in the school. Two years of language are required for graduation and either Latin or German may be selected for these credits. One additional year in each is offered as an elective. The study of I atin aids the pupil in speaking and understanding the English language and grammar. It prepares the way for the study of other modern languages, anti for a literary career. In the professions of law. medicine and ministry'and also in advertising and teaching. I-at in is very necessary. The technical language of botany, physics and chemistry is made up'of MIST KLOISE MI LI.IS Latin words. The study ofthis lang- uage develops and trains the mind to produce logical thinking. In the first year. Dooge’s Latin for Beginners is the text used, in the second year, Walker’s Caesar and in the third. Johnston and Kingery's Cicero. For the composition work which is required once a week, the texts used are Bennett's Prose Composition and Bennett’s Latin Grammar. s]t B.h.S. ]E n The H-eme-e-H The knowledge of foreign languages tends to broaden the mind. The purpose of studying German is to enable the student to understand the language, and to speak it intel-igently and fluently. For graduation from our high school two years of language are required. Kither Latin or German may be selected for these credits. In addition to this a third year of each is offered. In the first year the texts used are Vos' “Essentials of German” and some German reader. I n the course as it is now given, only German conversation. which is very beneficial, is permitted in the class. Great pleasure is manifesecd in the relating of legends and stories in German. The German classic are also studied, among which are “.Marchen und Krzahlungen. Hi Hems’ Hoher als die Kirche.” Schiller's Jungfrau von Orleans.” and Goethe’s William Tell. So much interest has been manifested in this department this year that the students have subscribed for a German magazine and newspai er which adds to the interest of the study. !=□[ B.li S. IE3 12 The H-cme-er- IKS TORY One of the most important and beneficial departments of the high school course is the History Department. One term of American history is required for graduation and in addition one year of Ancient and one of Medieval and Modern are offered as electives. The text books used are Webster’s “Ancient History,” Harding’s Medieval and Modern History” and James and Sanford’s American History.” Great interest has been manifested in this department this year by the students, and the study of Current Events has added MISS CLARA FKIEDLEY much to the interest of the work. The purpose of this study is to enable the student to become acquainted with the times and customs of the Ancient, Medieval and Modern peoples so that they may seem real to him and thus develop and broaden his mind so that he may be able to better cope with the situations of the present day. 13 The H-eme-e-H lAT lt'IATICS,; MISS EDNA KING The Department of Mathematics has for its aim a double function: to ground the prospective college student, and him who does not wish to continue his work at a college, in a comprehensive and practical knowledge of Mathematics. The result is that the college student may be enabled easily and profitably to pursue the advanced branches of the science. Most accurate and careful work is insisted upon by the instructors. In addition to the courses regularly offered in high schools, an advanced course is offered in Algebra with especial emphasis upon special products and factoring, exponents, radicals, logar- MISS ANNA K. CI.AHK ithms and proportions, and likewise a course in Solid Geometry. With a view to fulfilling the second function of the department, particular care is given that the student attain a full and clear conception of the work required both in Algebra and Geometry to the end that it may be of benefit to him in his profession. The regular courses in all cases are such as will meet college entrance requirements, that is. two semesters of Algebra and two of Plane Geometry. B.li.S. l 14 The h-cme e-H = C -: y ‘ '• • 1 Botany is one of the electives of the first year, covering two semesters. The work consists of recitation work three days a week and lalx� ratory work four periods, with accurate drawings and descriptions. The first semester’s work is the study of the organs of a complex plant and a study of the seed and seedling. In the second semester the work consists of a study of a few of the typical plants illustrating various divisions in the plant kingdom. The different divisions of Hotany are not taken up separately but are developed in their natural relationship, emphasizing the fact that plants are living things. The morphology of plants is taken up. only to show the relationship to the living processes. Plant Physiology and Ecology, however are considered at greater length. Practical questions as well as scientific facts are discussed whenever possible so that pupils relate their common e. | oriences. Plant breeding, forestry, pruning, grafting, girdling and diseases are some questions upon which outside reports are given in class. Some of the problems of home lawn decoration are studied, with the hope of arousing an increased enthusiasm for lawn making and developing an inexpensive style of landscape gardening. Plans are made for the decoration of the home grounds with the idea of having a flower garden of continous bloom and harmony. Reference books and bulletins from the Dei artment of Agriculture are used as supplements to the text MISS IDA AKIN 15 16 L BOTANY LABORATORY = The H- r e- 2-H = COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC Commercial arithmetic is one of the most beneficial subjects given in the school. It is given as a separate elective subject, open to any who wish to take it. The advocate of Art Training may inquire concerning the practical value of Commercial Arithmetic. We answer in such words. It is to train thepupipl to figure correctly, easily and rapidly, and should tit him to solve the problems that arise in the ordinary course of business.” The intellectual part is developed in the pupil’s mind by mental problems, questions and statements: therefore, rules and cases are superseded by development exercises which will make him thoughtful and independent. It enables the pupil upon sight of a problem to ascertain the principle that is involved and then by a process of reasoning determine the result. To this end. modern Commercial Arithmetic gives a brief review of the fundamental operations, fractions and decimals, introducing short practical methods. The mechanical | art of arithmetic is illustrated and explained by diagrams, examples, operations and notes. The text now in use is by T. J. Schneck. and is the most practical modern arithmetic that has yet been introduced. The purpose is to present a line of work that would give the pupil such instructions as he needs and to set them forth in the manner in which he will meet them in the business world of today. COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY Commercial Geography is a most interesting subject, given as an elective. It deals with commercial products, economics applied to commercial products and the history of commerce. The facts of commerce are treated as the effect of conditions that determine the quality and quantity of trade. Geographic and many other controlling influences, such as inventions and means of transportation, are therefore made prominent. It has been sought to place orderly and cumulative emphasis on general principles: to concentrate as far as possible the treatmentt of each topic: to use sparingly statistics of temporary value: and to present industry and commerce as organic, evolutionary and world embracing topics, responding to natural conditions and to the spirit of discovery and invention and closely interwoven with the higher life of man. The plan followed has been to treat the commerce of each country under the following heads: first the physical basis: second, the people: third, the products: and fourth, the trade. In dealing with other countries emphasis has been laid on their trade relations with the United States. In the last two years current events, especially the European war have influenced commerce very much. Special stress is given to the effects of these foreign affairs on the resources and the trade of the United States. 17 Tb fW m P = PHYSICS m Physics is a very important and interesting science. One year in this department is ©tiered as an elective. The work consists of a combination of oral instruction, the study of a text book and lal oratory work. By oral instruction the pupil is enabled to see just what phenomena are to lie the subject of each study. From the text book he may obtain a logical ami accurate outline of the facts and explanations, with formulated statements of definitions and principles relating to the subject. The purpose of the laboratory work is three fold: To illustrate the general principles of the science and thus to impress them more deeply upon the mind, to acquaint the student with experimental methods of reaching and verifying the truth: to cultivate the habit of thoughtful observation, and the power to reason logically and to express thought correctly. CHfc’llSTRy • .'T- Mr. R. K. NKWI.ANI) Chemistry is a branch of natural science. It deals with the projierties of matter, the changes which affect the composition of matter, with numerous laws and theories, and with the manufacture of a vast number of different substances indispensable to the welfare of mankind. It is largely a study of chemical changes. This branch of study involves the combination of oral instruction, the study of a text book, and laboratory work. We now have a laboratory on the third floor of the building, well equipped for this work. Only one year of chemistry is offered. 18 J PHYSICS LABORATORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY The hi-o-r7e- z-r-) The study of civics gives to the pupil a knowledge of the leading facts concerning the organization and activities of national, state and local government in the United States. Great emphasis is given to what may be called dynamics of government, that is. its actual workings, as contradistinguished from organization. Likewise special stress is laid upon the activities and methods of political parties, party conventions, primaries, the conduct of political campaigns, the regulation of campaign methods, and the like. One semester of this work is required for graduation and is usually taken in the senior year. The text book used is Garner's Government in the United States. This is a most interesting line of work taken in connection with Civics. Each pupil is required to write his vocational survey and read it before the class. Thus he becomes interested in some line of work that he wishes to take up on leaving school. This prevents the boy or girl from completing his high school work without giving any thought to the course he will pursue in the future. This year a general survey has been taken of the industries of the city. The number of employees and the requirements for the various trades were enumerated. These facts have been compiled and kept for future reference. This line of work besides being very interesting. is one of the most valuable in the school. ra B.h.s ira 21 = The RF Fe-S-P PHYSIOLOGY Y P HYGIE.'NE, Among the new courses added this year was that in Physiology and Hygiene. Little time was spent in the actual study of Physiology. Hygiene and Sanitation, being given the major consideration. The text used was Hough and Sedg-wicks Elements of Hygiene and Sanitation. However, the work was not confined to the text alone. Many outside reports were given on practical subjects. A special feature of the work was the designing and furnishing of a house on a sanitary basis, by each pupil. The study of the text was considered under three divisions. Personal Hygiene. Domestic Hygiene and Sanitation, and Public Hygiene and Sanitation. The course has proved one of the most interesting and practical in the entire curriculum. Ij’UBLK SPEAKING The department of Public Speaking, which was introduced last year, has been amplified by the addition of a much more complete text. Robinson’s Effective Public Speaking. The object of this course is to develop effective speech. Incidentally, the student is lead to improve his general mental habits. He is trained to systematic reading, research and thought. Hut the student’s attention is directed primarily to the organization and delivery of sj eeches. One semester of this work is offered and may be substituted for 12A English, or taken in addition to it. 22 The H-orce-G-i cooking c', 4 k MISS NOKINK EVANS. This is the second year that the science of cooking has been taught. The purpose of this detriment is to give each girl a practical knowledge of cookery which will enable her to prepare a substantial meal successfully. Not only is the art of cooking taught but the practice of economy is also emphasized. Three days of each week are devoted to practical work and the remaining two. to written work and recitations. Mousekeeiiers are ap| ointed each week to take care of the kitchen and thus they gain a great deal of useful experience. j=� lt 23 r 24 ILk COOKING ROOM =— The H■errre er-' .H SEW� NC Sewing became a part of the high school course in the fall of 1914. for the purjiose of f Xk. teaching the girls how to sew. and thus to better prepare them for a more serviceable life. This course consists of two periods of forty minutes, each day throughout the year. 1 One ]K?riod is usually devoted to note-book and textile work, the other to hand and machine sewing: the materials being furnished by the individuals. At first dainty sewing aprons were made by hand, applying the different stitches, seams, etc: followed by an entire suit of undergarments. Giving to the girl the ability of making and interpreting the different kinds of patterns. During spare moments while the machines were in use they had the pleasure of crocheting, tatting, or embroidering. And as a result there were many beautiful yokes and edges in the display. loiter the girls hemstitched, embroidered, and cross-stitched guest towels or scarfs. This gave them a chance to develop orginality and harmonious color schemes. There was an indefinable charm about these hand made laces and it seemed to inspire the girls to letter and more careful work which found expression in their neatly made shirt waists and house dresses. As the girl advances, she learns how to plan her wardrobe economically, how to purchase wisely and how to make her own garments so that they will be adapted to her use and personality. Kach girl makes out two clothing budgets, one of ready made garments, the other of home made garments. These are then compared and discussed in class. It is hoped that in another year the girls will make their graduation dresses and with the introduction of a millinery course our sewing course will be nearly complete. MISS MARY WILLIAMS D B.M.SO 25 26 SEWING ROOM d The H-emR-es-H Al YNIVAL TRAI N r? MR. E. F. BURTON The school year of 1915-10, is the second year for Manual Training in the Bedford High School. With the present equipment, all the work is given in one year and it is purely an elective subject. The course consists of two parts, bench work and mechanical drawing. The subject is self-contained and requires no outside study. A period of eighty minutes is spent in the work room each day. Three days of the week are spent at bench work, and the other two days at mechanical drawings. The bench work consists of an elementary course in joinery, then some practical cabinet making. In the mechanical drawing work, the first semester is devoted to the elements of mechanical drawing, lettering, and the use of instruments, and the second to ticket making and practical drawing. The purpose of the Manual Training work is to develop the machanical ingeniut.v of the boys and give them some practical training for future work. 27 MANUAL TRAINING ROOM Miss Mii.dred Wkrnink The High School curriculum offers the student a year of study in Art and a possibility of advanced study in advanced classes. The work is arranged to give the pupils as great an appreciation of beauty as is possible in a short course and surely to lay a foundation for a wider and more intensive study of those phases of life and surroundings which will make for the more beautiful and harmonious. Indeed we hojie to acquire such a certain basis of understanding of what is fine in color, line, and form, that we may be able to use our knowledge with a certainty of refinement as well as good judgment. In this subject, as in others, the aim is also for greater individuality, keener observation and a deejier interest in the splendid accomplishments of the work. During the fall term, plant forms are studied in color and pencil. Mere a basis for an appreciation of nature is laid: its beauty of line, growth and color enjoyed to a greater extent. From the general study we advance to a detailed study of the plant form and then to the development of well balanced unit of design with the llower or plant form as a basis. These conditional units are then applied in surface patterns and borders which form also a basis for extensive study in color and color harmonies. A nroblem in stenciling or wood-block and cut leather conclude the work in design and rinds directly a practical application of the same. A part of each term is s|wnt in the study of beauty in form, and of light and dark effects through the medium of pencil, charcoal, and water-color. In connection with this work is found opportunity for an application of the principles of design and arrangement in the planning of local advertisement which would include also study of still life aid lettering. We lind more certainly each year the value of the art work in relation to the other school subjects, and most particularly in the English department. For here very surejy may the subject be vivified and enlarged thru the means of illustration work which in itself include thought and care in design and color as well. 29 The H-eme-e H i6 MISS COKA SMALL Unusual interest has been manifested in the musical department this year. The chorus has been conducted on a more extensive scale than ever before. More students have engaged in these organizations and the result of their diligent work has been shown in the programs which they have given. The Glee Club and the Orchestra have aided the Public Speaking Department, by appearing at the various debates and other Public Speaking activities. 30 = The H-eme-e-H = ART EXHIBIT IN SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE 31 3 N3E-A N 0 SET W£C V B tCLi IN rue HALL. SCHOOL LOYALTY IS execute NT THIS Y CAR 1 1 b CECIL CHILD. The H-eme-er- Bedford High School is indeed a cosmopolitan city. It is surprising how varied and extensive are the courses in which her three hundred thirty-five are training. The purpose of this book is to show the quality of the work done by the various departments. We feel that no high school could surpass and few equal the standard of the work turned out by each. Three hundred thirty-five students were registered in our ranks this year, a great increase over last year’s record breaking enrollment. We feel that this year we have reached a high tide of success. Our waves have washed farther inland on the beach of progress than any of our predecessors. It has been said that all the world is divided into two classes, the lifters, and the leaners. The success of this issue of the Pioneer is due to those who have lifted and sustained the work. We wish to thank the school and our class who have given us their sup| ort. and Mr. Montgomery. our princi| al. whose wise advice is ever indis-l ensab!e. We feel deeply indebted, also, to the entire staff that has not only worked earnestly and faithfully individually, but has also pulled well together to carry on the work of every department. Although it is always hard to leave a thing we cherish to the care of others, no matter how trustworthy they may be. we are confident that the class of ’17 will prove a worthy and efficient class: we are glad that it is unto your care that the duties of the Senior Class will fall. We wish you well and ho| e that you may find as much joy in your duties as has the class of TO. The H-one-e-H STAFF Editor-In-Chief. . Assistant Editor. Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Athletic Editor.............................Robert Martin „ Charles Wible Assistant Athletic Editors........ , Virginia Burton i Ruth Poj)e Literary Editors.................. '( Weber Walker Department Editor............................Merle Hodges Musical Editor .........................Gladys Ray Public Speaking...................Wayne Harryman i Katharine Miller • Cecil Child 1 Roberts Smith ___Ammie Guthrie ....Howard Allen ... Dorothy Hughes ..... Doris Scully Mr. Montgomery Faculty...........................I Miss Mitchusson Miss Weenink Miss Morrow .. Ruth Norman Davis Harrison Henry Pearson .. George Rowe Art Editors.... Joke Editor____ Daily Events. . Society Editor Alumni Editor 1310 B.N.S.OOS 36 The H-emeeP = SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... —George Hays .. Robert Martin Dorothy Hughes ....Ray Snow Motto Labor Overcomes All Difficulties. Class Flower— Daisy. Class Colors Navy Blue and White. 13 B.ti.S 37 GEORGE HAYS Ath. Assn.. '14. '15. '16. Track Team ’14. Capt. Track Team ’15. Varsity B. B. ’14, ’15. ’16. Class I’res. 16. Debating League 16. Won B ’14. ’15. ’16. He did run ice .” ROBERT MARTIN Ath. Assn. ’14. ’15. Treas. Ath. Assn. ’16. Vice-Pros. Class '16. Varsity B. B. ’16. Pioneer Staff ’16. Track Team '16. Second B. B. Team ’14. ’15. B. B. Ix?ague '16. A little lower than the 'inr cts.” DOROTHY HUGHES Ath. Assn. '15. ’16. Debating league '15. Pres. Delating League ’16. T Sec. Class '16. Pioneer Staff ’15. ’16. Infinite riches in a little room.” 38 RAY SNOW Ath. Assn.. ’14. ’15. Sec. Ath. Assn.. ’16. Treas. Class ’16. Varsity B. B. ’16. B. B. League. Track Team ’16. Boys’Glee Club 14. ’15. ’16. “It is not yooil that man should be Uft alone.” LUCILLE LOCKMANN Ath. Assn., ’15. ’16. Chorus Pianist. Pianist Girls’ Glee Club. Orchestra. “I hare found one man among a thousand.” ARTHUR QUAYLE Ath. Assn., ’16. “Silence is better than empty chatter.” CHLOE HILLENBURG “Thy modesty1 g a candle to thy merit. WEBER WALKER Ath. Assn.. .14. ’15. '16. Track ’15. '16 Pioneer Staff T6 Boys’ Glee Club T4. Baseball '13, '14. Debating league T5. ’16. “And when a lady's in the care you know all other things rive place. ADDIE HOLMES “She may be silent but she does not cast away her sentences in vain” RACHAEL BROCK ‘‘.4 child of our Grand mother Eve. RAY MITCHELL Ath. Assn.. ’16. B. B. League. Boys' Glee Club '14. ’15. Orchestra ’13 '14. Out of the mouth oj babes. A.M.MIE GUTHRIE Ath. Assn.. ’15. ’16. Debating League ’15, ’16. Pioneer Staff ’16. They gazed and gazed and at i'! their wonder grew. That one small head could carry all she knew.” 39 HENRY PEARSON Ath. Assn.. ’14. ’15, ’16. Track Team ’15. 16.| Pioneer Staff'15. ’16-Class Pres. ’15. Debating league '15. ’16. B. B. Ix ague. Boys’ Glee Club’14. '15, '16. Orchestra ’15. Band ’15. ’16. Yell leader '15. ’16. A'omc but himse(t' can be his parallel.” MARGARET NEAL The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. T ! CECIL CHILD Ath. Assn.. ’14. ’15. ’16. B. B. League. Pioneer Staff '14. ’15. ’16. And a little child shall lead them. RUTH NORMAN Ath. Assn.. '15. '16. Pioneer Staff '15, ’16. Debating League ’15. '16. Deabating Team '15. '16. Won Monogram '15. Won South Central Reading Contest '15. And there were giants on the earth in those dags.” EDNA HAWKINS Ath. Assn.. '15. '16. “Let her own works praise her CA RLETON THOROM A N Ath. Assn.. '14. '15. ’16. Debating League 15. '16. B. B. League. Boys’ Glee Club ’15. '16. E'en though conquered he could argue still. GEORGIA LOCKENOUR ’’Modest as a violet.” JOHN DREHOBLE Track Team ’15. Ath. Assn., ’15, ’16. He wore a bashful look.” DOR1SISCULLY Pioneer Staff ’14. '16. All compliments to her are trite. She has adorers lejl and right.” LAWRENCE DORMAN Methoiujht I heard a voice cry sleep no more.” EDITH JACKSON. Ath. Assn., ’15. ’16. Debating League ’16. So well she acted all and ei'ery ixtrt.” LAWRENCE MURPHY Ath. Assn.. ’15. ’16. B. B. League. “ never dare to be as funny-as I can.” •II MARY DUNCAN Ath. Assn., ’15. .16. Debating league ’16. Debating Team ’16. Girls’ Glee Club ’14. ’15. ’16. Representative Public Discussion ’16. Girls’ B. B. League ’14 ’15. ’'Joyous (ind dear— Thy music doth surixtss.” EDWARD JOHNSON Debating league '15. ’16. Debating Team ’16. “lam resolved to grow jat and loook young till forty.” LOUISE McFARLIN Ath. Assn.. ’16. ”A brain she has that never errs.” 42 HAROLD SEARS “It u-eU becomes a young man to be studious.” MAY ESTES Ath. Assn.. ’15. ’16. Debating League ’16. Darker than the darkest pansies were her eyes. RUTH STEVENS Ath. Assn.. ’15. ’16. Debating League ’15, 16. Debating Team ’16. South Central Oratorical Contest ’15. “My slogan—Votes for Women.” CARL PEARSON Ath. Assn., ’15. '16. B. B. league. Sec-Treas. Class ’15. He was so generally civil that nobody thanked him for it” INEZ OWEN Ath. Assn., '16. A still small mice.” ROE DRISCOLL Boy’s (Ilee Club ’16. B. B. League ’14, ’15. “ The watcher that goeth about the city found me.” PEARL ELLISON Ath. Assn., ’15. 16. Debating League ’1(5. Ye study to be quiet.” RUBY HARRELL A pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold.” ARTHUR STIPP Ath. Assn.. ’15, ’16. B.JB. League. He was Epicurus owenc sone. ’ 43 FRANCES DUNCAN Ath. Assn., '15, ’16. She hath many nameless virtues.” WILLIAM HINSHAW Ath. Assn.. Mo. ’16, Debating League ’15. ’16. Debating Team '16. B. B. league. I hare missed the endearing eloquejices oj female friendship.” The H-©r.g-e-P LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT In the name of our great Guardian and Lord. we. the members of the Class of 1910. Bedford High School, being of sound and disposing memory, do make and publish this, our last will and testament. That is to say Item 1. We, the entire Senior Class, leave our most appreciative thanks and best regards to the faculty of B. II. S. for taking so kind and watchful care of us during our four years stay in Bedford High School. Especially do we leave our deepest regards to Mr. Montgomery and Miss Morrow, who have so kindly assisted us in preparation for our class day exercises and our graduation. Item 2. To you poor little insignificant .Juniors we leave our places as Seniors in Bedford High School. Although we know you can never attain it. yet we leave to you the memory of our Class as a high standard toward which to strive. Item 3. To you seIf-ini|K� rtant Sophomores we leave some good advice. First, don’t get it into your heads that you know it all. because you will find out soon enough how little you really do know. Second, don’t wait for the teachers to catch up with you. for verily you will get left. Item 4. To the Freshmen we will our ability to stick to the High School course and graduate. Do not get discouraged. but take us. the noblest class of them all. as an example and follow in our footsteps. Item 5. George Hays. President of the Senior Class. general manager of all affairs in B. H. S.. great athlete, and our most promising prosj ect. leaves with deepest regrets all the qualities and positions named to one of the foremost young students. Donald Ixivell. better known as ’’Little Eva.” Item 6. Robert Martin, the honorary Vice-President, and '’tallest of the tall.” leaves his great and excessive s] ecd on the basket ball floor to Joseph ( Red”) McMahan. We think Red can use this to his own great advantage. Bob also leaves his flirting habit to Red. who is such a bashful lad. Item 7. Ray Snow does not have much to leave, since most of him to be taken is already taken. Ray does however give some of his uncalled-for height and his manly stride to the smallest boy in High School. Herschel Martin. Item S. As a special favor to the teachers we leave Dorothy Hughes’s goodness to be bestowed impartially among the students of B. H. S. Item 9. I iwrence Murphy, of the Murphy tribe, wills his sweet angelic disposition and great athletic ability to Davis Harrison, whom we believe can very well use both of them. Item 10. Georgia Ixxrkenour leaves her great flirting propensity and her many suitors to Mary Seiarra. Item 11. Edith Jackson presents fifteen cents to the Athletic Association, which her fellow from Oolitic failed to pay for her admission to the basket ball game. s:d b.m.s d 46 The H-eme-e-H = Item 12. John Drehoble leaves his beloved pipe to John Underwood with instructions on how to use it. here to finish his course and at the same time make all Freshmen Kiris happy by assuring them publicity. Item 13. Although itKrieveshim very much to do so. Henry Pearson has decided that in order to foil his many rivals, he will leave his little Marion Mitchell to the next man in High School, old and big enough to make a good match for her. We would suggest that William Currie could very well fill the place. Henry also leaves his delightful little hop-skip walk to Nelson Joyner with the understanding that Nelson display it on the gym floor at each game and thus keep Henry’s memory ever fresh with basket l all fans. Item 14. Frances Duncan leaves her loud commanding voice and her obtrusive manners to Sallie Miller. Item 15. Roe Driscoll leaves his Charlie Chaplin walk and cute entertaining woman-winning ways to Ralph Patton. Item 16. We hereby bequeath Lawrence Dorman’s dauntless courage to Bill Auerbach so that Rill will not have to be worshipped from afar. Item 17. Ruth Norman having no further use for her wonderful voice, which has served her so well these four years, desires to leave it to Caroline Duncan in exchange for her credits in cooking. Item IS. Rachel Brock’s dearest possession. Carl Hall, she wills to the Freshmen girls with the provision that they take turns in walking him around the 11. S. block between bells. In this way Rachel feels she can safely leave Carl Item 19. Ruby Harrell is luckier than Rachel since she does not have to leave her dearest jiossession behind, but she gladly wills the halo she has worn in High School these four years to Hagar Smith. Item 20. We tried to jjersuade May Estes to will her diamond ring to Bob Meglemre. (feeling that he might need it soon): she refuses, but wills sixteen of her credits to Ruby and sixteen to Bob that they may finish school the sooner. Item 21. Louise McFarlin leaves her business-like qualities to the secretary of the Junior Class, who is burdened with so many duties. Item 22. Ray Mitchell, better known as Curly Locks or Silver I� cks. leaves his beautiful hair to Bob Smith so Bob will not have to get a haircut sooften. Ray also leaves his important business-like ways to the high school comedian John Owen. Item 23. Weber Walker, ex-prize fighter and coming football star, leaves all his many ailments to Ralph Hunter, who seems to be in need of more. Item 2-1. CarletonThoroman leaves his talent for verse making to Jack Stephenson, so that Jack may write sonnets to her left eyebrow. Carleton also leaves his great ability as an argufier and public speaker to one of the most promising young talents along that line. Earl Henderson. Item 25. Margaret Neal, oneof our flaming beauties. noB.h.s o 46 = The H-eme-e-H = bequeaths one of her bright entrancing smiles to Ferrell Crowe. Item 26. Arthur Qua.vle. sometimes called Birdie, leaves his sweet musicial voice to Rupert Spaulding, who is general manager and chorus girl in the Boys’ Glee Club. Item 27. Ed Johnson leaves his forensic ability to John Malcolm. Item 28. Chloe Hillenburg bequeaths her culinary art to any Junior with good prospects of a happy married life. Item 29. Pearl Ellison and Addie Holmes, after due consideration and much thought, find that they have not acquired enough during their four years in High School to waste anything on any one in school. They do. however. leave their most heart-felt sympathies to the poor Freshmen who are facing four years of hard work. Item 30. Arthur Stipp. alias Kaiser, wills his beautiful hair cut and a few of his back conditions to Harry Owens, with the hope that Harry will graduate by 1925 anyhow. Item 31. I.ucille Lock man n has a few minor incidentals and possessions which she wishes to leave to her counterpart. Margaret Reddo” Pearson. First. Lucille leaves her beautiful ripe tomato blonde hair switch to Margaret, so that next year Margaret can appear more dignified, as a Senior should. Second. Lucille leaves her place at the piano to Margaret on the condition that she can chew gum hard and fast enough to keep in time with the music. Third and last she leaves to Margaret much valuable information on how to have dates with basket-bail players without causing them to break training. Item 32. Cecil Childs, after investigating, has decided that he is down on the world and does not have a thing worth leaving to the school or any one in it. Item 33. Mary Duncan, our rah-rah girl, has three possessions which she wishes to dispose of. F.rst. she leaves her quiet, gentle disposition to Polly Burton. Second, she leaves her ability to get dates and to fix them up. to Anna Gabc Dunihue. Third, she wills her vocal qualities to Katherine Miller. Item 34. Ruth Stevens, our most wonderful debater and orator, leaves her great fame along that line to her most promising successor. Gail Gyger. Item 35. Harold Sears wills with deepest regret his great fame and athletic ability to Carl Dalton, who thinks he is a coming star. Item 36. Inez Owen leaves her stand-in with Miss King to the poor unfortunate who needs it most. We fear there will be several candidates. She would leave it to George Hays, but George has no use for it now. Item 37. Ammie Guthrie, to whom all the witty sayings in the annual are due. leaves her great ability as a joke editor to Beulah McVev. That is. providing Beulah has a close friend who can see that she gets it. Item 38. William Hinshaw. better known a Hawk-shaw, leaves his position as translator of I.atin. to any one with little enough sense to take it. Bill also D B.N.S. JCS •17 The H■ n z- 2-r- = leaves instructions how to comb his hair and how to execute Ids beautiful walk, to Noisy Bishop. Item 89. Lloyd Malott leaves his general knocking propensity to Captain Nelson Monica], so Nelson can use it to good advantage on the basket ball floor next year. Fatty has also decided that he will have to will his Senior pin to Amelia Trueblood, since she will not give it back. Item 40. Doris Scully wills her pretty pink complexion and lovely winning disposition to the Belle of the High School, Ruby Embree. Item 41. Edna Hawkins, who graduates in three and one-half years, leaves her other half year to Charles Strout, so that he can stay in school all next year and be close to Polly. She also wills her early morning study hours in the assembly from 7:30 to 8:30 a. m. to Carol Webb and Katherine Miller, who. we believe, can very well use them. Item 42. Carl Pearson leaves his Ford to Mutt” Rowe and Kidder Strout so they will always get back when they start on a joy ride with certain High School girls. At last we set our hands and seal upon this third day of April, 1916. SENIOR CLASS OF 1916. Before us. the undersigned, this day, came the great Senior Class of 1916. Bedford High School, and produced and declared the foregoing to be their last will and testament. and then, in our presence, signed same, and we. in the presence of each other, and at their request, do now, this thin! day of April. 1916, sign the same as their ROBERT MARTIN RUTH STEVENS witnesses. POEM FOR CLASS OF 16 Throw buck with mo tho curtain, gnxc with mo o’er the valo! I-ook over Memory's ocean, where the ships of our actions sail. Dream in the glorious vision, bring it before your eyes. Four wonderful years of school life, look! ere the pageant tVes. Freshm n. whose valor and bravery tilled every one with surprise. Sophomore , whose wisdom made prestige to live with the school ’till it die . Junioi . whose loyalty ever proved to be loyalty true. Senior , whoi,- foil hearts placed always red before white, and blue. Hen- are the trophies we brought you. many from field, anil from track. Basket-ball glories surround you. these are the things we brought back: First in the brilliant oration, ever the chief in debate; Take all our honors, oh high school, take them for you they await. Now ere the fair vision closes, now ere the mists reappear. Praise ye. the school you have honored, praise all her teachers so 'dear: And when throughout coming ages, where’er her colors are seen. U_ji o thee, dear Bedford High School, hail to the class of 16. CAM.ETON THORMAN. nrs in=nr b,MS. ID[SI 48 ----The H-orre-e-H = PROPHECY OF CLASS OF 1916 Ten years have passed since the class of ’16 of B. H. S. ventured into the cold, unfriendly world. Superintendent Fagan, desirous of knowing what has become of this most illustrous of all classes, hies to an oracle which has lately set up his establishment in the vicinity of Bedford. Here he finds that Mr. Newland. finding that all his life he has mistaken his calling, has discovered his power of prophecy and is willing to consult the .Muses in regard to the fate of the class of T6. Before long Mr. Newland is in a trance and one by one he drones the destinies of the renowned graduates of 1016. I. Kuth Norman We tell of her first, not because we think her the greatest—they are all equally great but because she stands out foremost of all people in the line of work. Ruth always was a success and now she has the honor of being a success. It all came from natural ability. She is now the only woman train caller in the world. II. Ray Snow Ray always was of a lonesome sort. F.ven when on basket ball trips he wrote letters home. He finally became so lonesome that he got a side-partner, and is living on a farm near Pinhook. III. Carl Pearson—Carl tried living in town for awhile But '‘nothin doin.” It was back to the farm for Carl, and he now raises some of the finest popcorn in the world near his little cottage in the woods. IV. John Drehoble—John’s ability in German led him to be what he is today. You can find him down in Dutch- town teaching the young Dutchmen how to s| eak German so they will feel at home when they go back to fight for Germany. V. Ruby Harrell—Ruby has reached her brightest ambition. She has married a man with a title. Yes. a title. Not of the nobility type but the greatest tennis • player in the world. VI. Lloyd Malott— He always was good in arguments. This was his favorite sport He is still in the business for he now has an office where you will find him o|K?n for argument any time. (Office hours day and night.) VII. Lawrence Murphy Of course we always knew he’d make a great man some day. Well, he did. He’s made a preacher. VIII. I.awrence Dorman ?At one time we thought Lawrence had missed his calling, but not so now. He has taken advantage of his Herculean strength and is soon to get a chance at the heavy weight championship of the world. IX. Roe Driscoll—For years there was a doubt as to what would become of Roe. but now he is a success. He’s in Africa, where he is gaining fame as a jockey, driving camels to water. X. Frances Duncan. Georgia I� ckenour. Pearl Ellison, and Ammie Guthrie They are all working together and are woman suffragists, making a Town in the Nevada Desert. 50 The H-eme-g-H trying to get it dry. They say when they finish their work here that the Sahara Desert will be the next stop. XI. May Estes Even in school it could be seen that May had felt sorry for old maids. She shows that more plainly than ever now. For she has established an old maid’s home near Needmore. XII. Chloe Hillenburg — Her lovefor history has caused her to take it up for a life profession. She is now teaching in the Fayetteville High School. XIII. Addie Holmes. Inez Owen, and Margaret Neal —They still have their leading quality and have taken up residence at Palm Beach, where they are fast Raining fame as society leaders. XIV. Dorothy Hughes Just what we thought she’d be. A great tennis player. XV. Edward Johnson Edward came near grieving his life away, but he could not grieve his weight away so he is now walking around the world to see if he cannot get rid of his weight in this manner. XVI. Arthur Quayle We very seldom see anything of Arthur. But they say he is Joke Editor of the Indies Home Journal. He always was a great hand for jokes. XVII. Harold Soars and Arthur Stipp are working together. Of course you’ve all heard of them. They are great scientists. And now they are working on a way to get to the Stars without a ladder. XVIII. Carleton Thoroman Sure he's a poet. Everyone knew he’d make something of himself. His Love Lyrics” are gaining him a warm place in many a fair maiden’s heart. XIX. Weber Walker It took Weber several years to decide whether he would make a prize fighter or a | olitician. He decided on the latter course, and is now ruling the great city of Sand Pit. and promises to be a second Don Rol ert.s. just as soon as he gets a few more people in his town. XX. Kay Mitchell This is almost to bad to tell, but the worst is yet to come. Kay killed himself about 1925. The doctors said it was caused by over weight. But you can’t tell it might have been something else. XXL Mary Duncan We always knew Mary as the Peace Dove in lied ford High School. She is no more, so now. for only a few days ago she received a Carnegie medal for restoring | eace in Mexico. XXII. William Hinshaw —No excitement over his destiny, for he is editor of the Williams Daily Times. He has also written a new dictionary which will no doubt gain him a fortune. XXIII. Henry Pearson—The first thing you'll expect to hear of Henry is that he is a manager of some kind. Well. I won.t disappoint you. He is general manager of a soap bubble factory out near Oolitic. XXIV. Edith Jackson Her great love for children has caused her to be a Kindergarten teacher. We know she is a success. XXV. Ruth Stevens Ruth is the happiest person on earth. She has gained her greatest ambition, that of is B.li.S.O 51 The H-eme-eP being a Grand Opera singer. Her well-trained voice has won her many admirers. You can hear her almost anytime in Chicago for ten cents. XXVI. Doris Scully She is now a teacher not a school teacher, but a dancing teacher. She gained world wide prominence by teaching the Indians of Oklahoma how to dance without giving their war song. XXVII. Rachael Brock She simply could not reconcile herself to this country. She has now gone “West” where she ho|K?s to gain a place in the Hall of Fame. XXVIII. Robert Martin Robert is now located on Wall Street. He won his Cash, whom many people knew he long sought. Soon after he had won his Cash he went into business on this famous street and of course he made a success. XXIX. Cecil Child He is now President of the U. S. His motto is “Fora little child shall lead us.” XXX. Louise McFarlin Has gained and will gain still more fame as an emotional screen star. XXXI. Kdna Hawkins —Edna is now where we always thought she would be. That is, physical director and basket ball coach, of the Bedford kindergarten. XXXII. Miss Akin She always had a great tendency to answer questions. But the most puzzling to her was Why the leaves turn red in the fall.” She is now spending all her time trying to answer this question. XXXIII. Miss Friedley She is now touring the country in a Ford trying to verify some obscure facts in history. XXXIV. Miss Morrow She showed a great fondness for suffrage pencils while teaching school. Her fondness is now so great for them that she is in N. Y. where she is president of a firm that manufactures them for wholesale. XXXV. Miss Sentney—She is now a great Chautauqua s| eaker. She owes her success chiefly to her ability to keep i eople awake. Her favorite lecture is “Awake, thou sleejieth.” XXXVI. Miss King She is now in the by-gone list of school teachers. She has given up her life of a school teacher and is now devoting her time to tatting and tea. XXXVII. Miss Mitchusson She is now writing moving picture scenarios. We all hojje and know she is a success. XXXVIII. Mr. Burton He is out on his farm now, and is the prowd owner of a Ford, used in | eddling cabbages. He has been a great success in this line owing to his experience with so many cabbage heads in Bedford High School. XXXIX. Miss Evans To this day you will find her guarding the doors of the cooking department. XL. Miss Williams She married a man from Texas and now they are living in the I� ne Star State. XLI. Miss Millis She joined a Detective Agency. She is fast becoming a great one on account of her marvelous eyes which can tell when anyone is guilty. XLII. Miss Clark Her .famous smile has done its duty. It has brought her a fortune, for she smiled one day at a millionare. What more could she ask? OB.M.SO El 2 The H-eme-e-H XL1II. Miss Small She has for some time been training fame as an aviatress, and we have just received word that she now holds the world’s championship for hitch altitude. XL1V. Miss Weenink She has returned to Montana where she has become a cow-girl. XLV. Mr. Montgomery Last but not least immediately after Germany declared war on the U. S. he took up arms and went to the war. He was the hero of many a battle and has now returned and is living in Maine. XLVI. George Hays —Of course you want to know what l ecame of the promising President of the Class of 'Hi. You know George always did take life pretty seriously. so you won’t be surprised to hear that he is Y. M. C. A. Secretary at Vincennes. The H-one-e-H = THE GLORIOUS RECORD OF THE CLASS OF 1916 On the morning of January . 1912, a new class came up from the departmental school, and entered high school. We were so large a class that we filled the building toover-flowing, but we were on the whole so good looking a class that the principal declared he would keep us even if he had to hang us on the wall. There was nothing unusual about our entry into high school. We were seemingly just an ordinary Freshman class, but no one has ever been able to convince any of us that we acted as green as the present day Freshmen. We soon got our bearings and settled down to the ordinary routine of high school life. Before long the course of events proved that the mem. bers of our class were not ordinary persons. This was shown in many ways. To begin with, one of our members so ably defended a certain Socialist at the noon hour that he had to be removed to the office. For his sake and for the sake of other turbulent spirits, a public speaking course was introduced into the high school to furnish an outlet for such surplus energy. The school board, when they saw how large our class was. and considered that we were to be reinforced the next fall.decided that the old building was no longer large enough so the present high school building was erected. Thus we were the last Freshmen Class of the old school and the first to enter the new. In September another band of recruits from the department joined us. Our numbers and bravery were such that the Sophomores were unable to subdue us. even though they put forth their best efforts. We joined forces with the Junior Class of that year (which was made up almost entirely of girls) and helped them on class day. much to the displeasure of the Seniors. These activities soon convinced the management that some new outlet for our overabundant energy should be furnished, and athletics, on a large scale were introduced into the school. Next fall we settled down to work under a new ruler, of a new dynasty. We were the first class to keep on friendly terms with the Freshmen. The unanimous decision of the class was that even a Freshman looks better when his hair is cut by a barber than when the job is done by an amateur. Juniors at last! At the beginning of the school year. 19M-15 we numbered forty four, one of the largest Junior classes in the history of the school. Early in the year we met and organized for the first time as a class. Our class was throughout the year remarkably free from what as a general thing constitutes class spirit to wit. class scraps, wearing of colors, etc. Although we did not make a business of showing our spirit by engaging in class scraps, we did make a very commendable effort to 54 fill = The H o-r G G'H = keep up the traditions of the class when we Rave the Seniors a banquet, which will long be remembered by both faculty and students as the most successful function of the sort Whatever lack of class spirit we may have shown was requited by our active participation in all the activities of the school. We stood for the school first, and the class afterward. By the beginning of the Senior year, the class had lost many members, who had dropped out for various reasons, but on the 1916 class roll were thirty nine names. We met and organized as a class rather early in the year. George Hays was chosen president, and he was ably assisted in his work by Robert .Martin. Dorothy Hughes and Ray Snow. Class colors of navy blue, and white were chosen, with the daisy as our class flower, and for our motto we chose Labor overcomes all difficulties.” As wise and practical Seniors we knew that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. and so we attempted to break the monotony. The first of our frolics was a hay ride, followed by a weiner roast at the farm of one of our class mates. Carl Pearson. The whole crowd had a fine time even if the wagon did break down twice. The weiner roast at Pearsons had been so delightful. and as we wished to show our good will, and fellowship with the Junior class, we invited them to go with us on our next frolic. The spirit of the Spring, and the knowledge that we were soon to part brought us nearer together, and this was the stimulus for the later festivities of the year. But all through our career of fun and frolic we did not forget our responsibility as models for coming classes. Among our numbers many have won interscholastic honors, both in athletics, and public speaking. Many among our number, while not doing anything sensational, have set an example by their excellent school work. Senior days are perfect days, but as commencement time approaches, and we realize that our happy days in old B. H. S. are numbered we are seized with pangs of regret. We shall always have pleasant memories of our high school career, but we must look forward, not backward. Who knows what the future holds in store? We go forward confident of success. We are yet but young indeed.” CARLETON THOROMAN. WILLIAM HINSHAW. EDNA HAWKINS. Q]i B.li.S. ][Q 65 The H-eme-er-' HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BEDFORD Bedford, the home of the largest limestone industry in the world, with a population of about twelve thousand people, owes its existence to the fact that the location of the first seat of justice of I awrence County was unhealthful. The first county seat was named Palestine and was located on both sides of the second principal meridian, four miles south of the present city of Bedford, on the banks of White River, near the present B. 0. S.-W. railway bridge on land now owned by Thomas Dodd. Here malaria was so prevalent that many people were victims of this unhealthful condition. In fact the the location became so unhealthful that in 1825 the people petitioned the legislature for leave to move the town to some other locality, at a distance from the river that would be more salubrious. Accordingly, a committee was appointed to select a new location for the seat of justice. The land on which the city of Bedford was finally located was donated to the county by the late Samuel F. Irwin. Joseph Glover. John Owens. Reuben Kilgore. Moses Woodruff and Isaac Stewart. There was considerable wrangling about a name for the new town, almost every inhabitant of Palestine having a name that he though most appropriate, or musical, as the case might be. As a final compromise, at the suggestion of the late Joseph Rawlins, the name of Bedford” was adopted. Mr. Rawlins having emigrated from Bedford County. Tennessee, in 1812. when a boy of some twelve or fourteen years of age and being probably the oldest resident of Ijiwrence County. Immediate arrangements were made to erect the necessary buildings at the new county seat, and to disjtose of the public property of the county at Palestine, such as could not be removed. The survey of the town was begun March 30. 1825, and was in charge of Robert M. Carlton. The plat when completed was a fac simile of the town of Palestine, except the part that was the south side of Palestine, lying along the river bluff is now the east side of the original plat of Bed forth The public square was let to the lowest bidder for clearing and one Abraham Music received the contract and in September 1825 was paid thesum of $29.50 for the work. The first court house was erected on lot lot No. 3 on the east side of the square, on the ground now occupied by the Chicago Branch Store, and was built of logs 22x26 feet and two stories high, the county offices being located in the upper story. This building cost $500. In 1831 a new court house was ordered to be built similar to the one in Salem, and Robert Mitchell was sent to Salem to procure the plans of the court house there. The contract for the new court house was let to John Lowrcy for the sum of $5,000. Lowrey’s bond was signed by Moses Fell and Winthrop Foot as sureties and bears the 56 The H-om-a-H date May 3. 1831. The building was completed and accepted in May. 1834. The first jail of the county stood on lot No. 22. just west of the present grocery of K. D. Owen. The house was of logs and was erected by Samuel B. Bishop and cost the sum of $660. It was torn down in 1858 and a new jail was built on the location of the present jail at the corner of Seventeenth and J streets. It was built by John X. Miller and cost $9,900. This jail was in use until 1904 when the present jail was built. In the summer of 1869 bids were called for. for the erection of a new court house, but owing to the considerable wrangling as to location, the (contract was not let until 1870. The new court house, was built on the location of the present site and the contract was let to Thomas Stevens, for the sum of $75,000. At the dedication the address was made by Hon. John M. Wilson, of New Albany, who represented Judge Bicknell. for many years judge of the Lawrence circuit court. The first railroad to reach Bedford was the New Albany and Salem Railway, now the C. I. and L. It was incorporated in 1851 and the first train reached Bedford on April 12. 1854. The de|� ot was a long low brick structure on the public square, situated on the plat of ground now known as “Lawrence Park.” The original survey of the route of this road, was along what is now M street, but most of the citizens of the town thought that the location was too far from the business | ortion of the city, and accordingly they went to work to have the road run through the public square, and succeeded, as they afterwards learned, to their sorrow. The next railroad, the Bedford. Springville. Owens-burg and Bloomfield (narrow gauge) was projected and built in 1874 and 1875. The road was finally bought by the Monon company and the gauge changed to standard. From the opening of this road Bedford dates her new birth. It opened the vest quarries of limestone that have since made the name of Bedford famous, and brought millions of capital to her and the county, and changed the sleepy village of Bedford of 1875 to the flourishing and industrious city of Bedford of today with a population of 12.000 people. The first years of Bedford, like all country towns, was of slow growth, but after the discovery that the hills about the town contained the finest building stone in the United States, capital came and the vast quarries were opened. From this time Bedford has increased by leajw and bounds and is at the present time one of the best and most substantial cities of Southern Indiana. The first school was taught by Capt. Hill, during the winter 1825-27. This was in the court house and was attendedfby thirty-six pupils. This was in the days of select schools that were maintained by private subscriptions. Thus began the education of the youth in Lawrence county and in much the same manner continued for the next four or five years. In the latter part of the sixties, the present system of graded schools was agitated and Bedford was among the s][ B.N.S. l[S 57 The H-one-e-H first to adopt it. Now Bedford has one of the finest {Traded school system of any city of its size, consisting of the north, the east and the west side grade buildings. The first High School was built in 1871. and could accomodate three hundred pupils. At present. Bedford has one of the finest High School buildings in the state, costing $125,000. The city of Bedford is adorned with many fine stone churches, a public Library and a Federal building, all being built of Bedford’s famous limestone. Bedford has more than four and a half miles of brick paved streets, miles of limestone and cement sidewalk and many new and elegant residences. The city is furnished with water from White river, whose waters are filtered in a basin south of the city, and is supplied with power and light by the Southern Indiana Power Co. by means of an immense dam across White River at Williams, a small town about twelve miles west of Bedford. At present Bedford is protected against fire by two fire departments, one a motor fire truck and the other a horse and ladder truck. Appropriations have been made for an old soldiers monument to adorn Lawrence Park.’' At the present time a Chamber of Commerce is being organized and it is hoped by this means to place the city of Bedford among the first cities of Indiana. Bl B.h.S. Ea 58 Ttone¥r D CLASS OF 1928. Section A. Q[ B.li.S. [s 59 The hi-©R0-e-rJ CLASS OF 1917 CLASS OFFICERS President............................Spaine Armstrong Vice-President...............................Katharine Miller Secretary-Treasurer............................Nelson Monical JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Armstrong, Spaine Branaman, Clyde Brown. Marie George. Hugh Gyger. Gail Henderson, Muriel Kasch. Alice Miller. Katharine Mitchell, Olive Section A Monical. Nelson Newland. Dean Patton. Ralph Pearson. Margaret Ray. Robert Sciarra. Mary Short, Mary Strout, Charles Walsh. Marie OD B.h.S. ][a 60 The V - nz- zH = CLASS OF 1917 Section B Bartlett. Avis Beauchamp. John Burton. Virginia Callahan. Elsie Duncan. Ethel Fitzgerald. Cecilia Greene. Ix ah Gyger, Mabel Harryman. Wayne Harvey. Lola Henderson. Earl Hodges. Merle Leahy. Grace McDowell. Ruth McMurphy, Mary Malott. Ilene Meadows. Eulalia Meglemre. Roliert Palmer. Charles Pope. Ruth Rowe. George Smallwood. Robert Spalding. Rui ert Speake. Farroll Stephenson. Russell Thomas. Norma Webb. Carol Wykoff, Ben Allen. Howard Armstrong, Ix-tta Bivins. Florence Bozoarth, James Collins, Mary Cook. Gladys Dunihue, Anna Gabe Gasaway. Edna Grigsby, Ruth Grimes, Mae Guthrie, Blaine Hall. Alice Harrison, Davis Hartman. Hazel Haverly, Lola :The H-eme-e-H CLASS OF 1918 Section A Hawkins, Geoffrey Huff, Ix is Jones, Magdalene Keach, Catherine Kruchten, I ena Long, Temperance Moore, Gladys Ray, Gladys Rodgers, Hazel TruebkxKl, Amelia Walsh. Marguerite Wible, Charles Williams, Virgil Zollman. Elizabeth □D B.N.S. D = The H-om-e-H = CLASS OF Section B 1918 Anderson. Marian Flynn. Georjre Armstrong. George Fox. Wendell Armstrong. Helen Gibson, Edward Auerbach. Will Graam. Helen Boyd, William Gy rer. Audrey Child. Ray Gyger, Ruby Crowe, Ferrell Hall. Carl Dodd. Charles Hamilton. David Dodd. Frances Harbison. Ruth Duncan, William Hartman. Malinda Emery, Ilene Henderson. Queen Emery. Mary Alice Holmes. Ralph slOB.Ii.S.OQ CLASS OF 1918, Section B Kruchten. Tina Lloyd. .lane Malcolm, John Newland, I.aura Overton. Helen Owen. John Owens. Harry Pace. Fairie Quayle. Helen Reed, Frank Schultz. Rachael Scully. Mildred 68 L The K-ort z-zr- = CLASS OF 1918 Section C Sherwood. Frank Short. Harry Shuart. Arthur Sitler, Elizabeth Smith. Florence Smith. Harry Smith. Orth Wever. Leonard Williams. Helene Withman. Pauline Wood. Ralph 69 CLASS OP 1918. Section C. = The H- Ple-e-H = CLASS OF 1919 Section A Brooks. Mable Callahan. Ix rean Creighton. Hellen Crowe. Barney Dalton, Helen Day. Marie Drake. Ruth Evans. Thelma Faubion, John Glover. Louise Green Florence Green. Ralph Grigsby. Martha Hawkins. Eathel Howard. Carroll Huff. Raymond Joyner, Nelson Reach. Edith Lancaster. Guss I� ach. Joseph Lemond. Olis Lytton. I .eon a McMahon. Joseph Mitchell. Ruby Monical. Mary Payne. Doris Pearson. Evalou Pease. Catharine Quackenbush. Lee Schaefer. I ee Sciarra, Benjamin Shortridge. Ruth Smith, Hagar Thomas. Bessie Underwood. John Hunter. Ralph L The H-orce-e-H Armstrong, Leland Bahr. Willard Bailey. Harlan Banks. Eva Battaglia. Sarah lieiriger. Clark Bishop. Noyes Brewer. Jnel Briscoe. Hazel Callahan. Fred Clark. Lora Cline. Frank Cline. Hazel Consalus, Charles Cooper. Alma 72 i :The H-cme-e-H CLASS OF 1919 Section B Crowe. Stanley Currie. William Dalton. Carl Dalton. John Davis, William Duncan. Carolyne Dusard. Joseph Ellison. Mary Embree. Raymond Embree. Ruby Fines. Joseph Fitzgibbon. Virginia Fletcher. Paul Freeman. Cleora Dt B.li.S. D Graham, Mary Guthrie. Bessie Gyger, Gloy Hall, Alberta Harry man. Ilene Hawkins. Carl Hawkins. Emma Hawkins. Minnie Hcrsey. Howard Hitchcock. Harry Hitchcock. Samuel Hogan, Virginia Holland. Ray Hughes. Arthur Jackson. Addie Jackson. Dora 74 The H-cme-er-’ = CLASS OF 1919 Section C Jackson. Paul Keithlev. Karl Lovell, Donald McClung. Bertha Maddox. Harriett Malott. Georgia Malott. Olive Martin. Herschel Meltzner. Helen Miller. Emery Miller, Kenneth Miller. Sal lie Mitchell. Beulah Mitchell. Marion Moore. Mamie Myers. Doris OB.M.S.OEs 75 CLASS OF 1919. Section C Owens. Marion Owens. Ruby Peugh, Florence Rach, Pearl Ray, Morris Reynolds. Bertha Reynolds. Everett Ridge. Ava Ridge. Ruby Roberts. Mary Alice Schmidt. Christina Scoggan, .William Sears. Velma 76 :The H-o-rxz-e-H = CLASS OF 1919 Section I) Seletz. Rose Spaulding. Mary Si ear, Agnes Standish, Harold Stephenson, Ruth Still. Emma Stone. Ruth Taylor. Lois Thoroman. Margaret Voris Elizabeth Wallner. Charles NVilking, Calla WykotT, Dudley ot B.h.s ][n CLASS OF 1920 Bartlett, Glen Mercier. Francis Bartlett. Myrtle Morrill. Whitney Bowen, Ruby Newkirk. Dorothy Callahan. Gladys Newkirk. Eugene Cameron. Maurice Potter. John Collins. Pearl Quayle. Henry Corps. Hubert Reath. Marguerite Crawford. Louise Rittenhouse. Gladys Daggy. Harold Roberts, Ilene Daggy. Katherine Rout. Voris Day, Austin Salmon. Beulah Edward. Roland Schmeiser, Frances Girdley. Harry Schooley, tala Girdley. Ralph Sheeks. Frances Hart. Allen Southers. Vivian Haverly, James Stalker. John Hendricks. Helen Stipp. Raymond Hollowell. Stella Taylor. Marie Kopernyak. Emma Torphy. Voris Lanz. Mary Trueblood, John McGuire. Esther Whalen. Paul B] B.ti.S. 78 lit = The H-cmeeH = THE SA In olden times, in a land of high mountains, there lived two nations. For centuries these two nations, each ruled by its own king. had lived side by side in such freindlv and peaceful relations that the whole country had come to be known as Cymru. “The Land of Brothers.” No treaties or compacts bound the kingdoms, but centuries of undisturbed intercourse had taught lx th nations to put as much trust and confidence in the good-will of the other as in any written law that might have l een conceived. With such faith on both sides all would have been well had not King Bertrand, the more ambitious of the kings, eager for an expansion of his territory, attacked his neighboring kingdom. Finding it unprepared for such an attack, he quickly subdued it. reduced its jteople to a state of servitude. slew its king. Roderick, and sent his son. (Iriflith. fugitive into the mountains of his native land. Thus did the kingdom of Bertrand become rich and powerful. Other kingdoms | aid homage to its name, sought the favor of its king, and honored and feared it as one of the | owers of the world. Thus also did the former subjects of Roderick bend beneath the servile yoke, and speak with sneers on their lips of Cymru.” Highly as Bertrand prized the dignity of his new position, there was one thing which he prized more highly. This was the dignity which the new position meant for his daughter, beautiful Eleanor. More beautiful than the imagination can amcoivo. and to all who knew her the P P H I R E very embodiment of charm, she meant more to him than a million kingdoms, and his whole aim was to secure for her the position of the greatest queen on earth. Among the servants of Roderick's household there had been a woman, immeasurably old. who as far back as the oldest inhabitant of the country could remember, had served the family of her king and been known as the old witch. Barbara. Gentle and kind to those she loved, she was a veritable fiend toward those she disliked. King Bertrand, realizing the injustice done to her nation, and foreseeing the vehemence with which she would resent it, made his first care to put her securely under lock and key. But perhaps it was her power as a witch or the power her indignation lent her that allowed her to pass, unseen by the guards through the iron doors of the prison and to ap| ear before the king and his daughter. Without waiting to go through court ceremonies, she pronounced maledictions u|x n the kingdom that had wrecked the | eace of the country, swore revenge such as the king had never dreamed of. and finally proclaimed that Eleanor was now deprived of her reason and thrown into a state of insanity. I can’t make your case hopeless. ” she said to Eleanor, “but the cure is faraway. Ye may find it in the mountains.” Saying this, she vanished. The king was in the greatest distress. Eleanor, once the spirit of the court, now-sat with the staring eyes and blank smile of the insane. 81 The h-orte-e-H Bertrand, seeing her this way, would rather have known that she was dead. But still, old Barbara had not made the case hopeless. A cure was possible, and he would solicit the aid of the whole world in his behalf. Immediately he issued a decree, and sent it broad-cast over every kingdom. To the man who could restore the reason of fair Eleanor, would be given the princess as a bride. From the four corners of the world came statesmen, scholars, princes, scientists, for the beauty of Eleanor was widely known. All searched the mountains for the cure. Herbs and healing stones in great quantities were brought before Eleanor and tested, all proving equally unsuccessful. The broken-hearted king was in despair. Grief dried up the fresh green of the world, and all nature put on a sorrowful russet hue. Suddenly at the gates of the castle appeared a ragged bard, begging that he. humble though he was, lx? allowed to try his hand at restoring the reason of Eleanor. Though a beggar, he was so beautiful, and seemed so worthy of Eleanor, that the guards admitted him to Bertrand. But the king, angry that a beggar should seek the hand of his daughter, demanded what hope of success he had when, statesmen, scholars, and princes had failed. The beggar, pleading that his request be not refused, said that he had brought from the mountains a little gift for the princess, and he requested that, even though it would not cure her. he be allowed to give it to her as a token of the great love he had always felt for the gentle Eleanor. At last the king yielded, and the l eggar stepping to the side of Eleanor, laid upon her brow a sapphire, blue as the ocean, and strong as the mountains, which had been its home. Instantly the look of insanity left Eleanor's face and her smile changed to a genuine one as she extended her hand to her benefactor. The joy of Bertrand was boundless, and unhesitatingly he gave to the bard the hand of his daughter. Sir.” he said, though you be a be beggar, you are a prince in achievement. Take my daughter whom you so richly deserve.” As these words were spoken the beggar disappeared, and in his place stood Griffith, son of Roderick. Sir.” said Griffith. I need not tell you who I am. for you know that. If you still desire my marriage to your daughter. I am willing to forget past difficulties. If not. you deprive your daughter of permanent sanity. Although my last thought would be of such a revenge, it is inipos-sible to give that which lies outside my power. You did a great injustice in conquering my kingdom, and you have been punished for it by the insanity of your daughter. Your punishment cannot cease until you have re-established the justice which you have overthrown. This can be done only by the restoration of my kingdom. I have never wished for revenge, but the highest power forces me to perform my duty by maintaining those principles which must be maintained to insure the safety of the world.” My son.” answered Bertrand, not only do I restore your kingdom to you. but also I give you my own. May 82 = The H-orte-e-H = you and your queen live the happy life your father wishes you. May no other king make the mistake which I have made, but may the country always be worthy of its name. Cymru.” See how nature has grieved out of sympathy for us.” said Eleanor. May this season recur each year to remind us of my insanity and of its cure.” And so. every year since that time, after the world has been its most beautiful, in September nature puts on her russet dress to remind the world of the injustice which caused so much sorrow, and from this little episode has sprung the ancient rhyme The child bom when September leave Are rustling in September breeze, A Sapphire on the brow should bind. •Twill cure disease of the mind. DOROTHY HUGHES. Blp B.HS irB 83 u The H■ r zr-J = KC'Hie; . ALL ELSE CONFUSION It was a biting cold night, and the girls in Merlin Seminary were going from room to room, trying to find a warm place to stay. After a while there was a merry gathering in Dorothy Cumming’s room. Dorothy, who was very small, with light hair tumbled recklessly on the top of her head, and large blue mischievous eyes, was the leader of mischief in the school. And it was for this very reason that most of these girls had come in there. Penny for your thoughts.” called out Katherine Switzer, suddenly silencing the chattering group, and causing all eyes to turn toward Dorothy. Come on. Do. tell us what’s worrying you!” they all begged. Well, its just this.” began Dorothy, we are all too good for any use. Do you realize that we have let a whole month go by without doing one thing the least bit mean? Well, all I have to say is that we have wasted a lot of good time, and I think its time we are having some fun. Kvery-bodv who agrees raise her hand.” she ended, with a business-like nod. You bet!” Ruth cried, eagerly. I'm in for anything!” exclaimed Nell. I et's do,” joined in Helen. Now since you all agree, we'll start it by forming a club. Girls. I now announce to you the formation of a Hunky Dunky Club. Is there any one here who does not wish to belong? Very well. then, it is settled. Of course you all understand what it means risk, meanness, fun. and an all around good time. We will initiate ourselves by trying to see how mean we can bo! Now form a line and follow me (after removing your shoes)” And in this way they stole down to the kitchen. Here. Dorothy gave each one something to carry l ack. Thank goodness we’re back where we started!” gasped Hilda Overmeyer. a little freshman who was trembling violently by the time they reached Dorothy’s room again. What’s the matter? Kind o’scarcd? Brace up. kiddie this is the mere beginning!” called Dorothy in an excited voice, fulfilling dutifully the position of Senior and President of the Hunky Dunky Club. Now we’ll eat. and afterward everybody make as much noise as | ossible. each singing a different tune. Now, Hilda, you stand in the hall by the door and watch, and if you see Miss Dietrich coming, run in here quickly and let us know. Then we’ll turn off the light, lock the door, and everybody hide. Ready, go!” So they began. The next thing they knew. Dorothy had selected a few girls of the crowd to act as orchestra, and a drum, violin, and tin horn were added to the noise. ai Eh.s in 84 The H-or e-erJ After two minutes had passed. Hilda suddenly hurst in the door, all a-flutter. Quick, girls, here she comes!” A bomb thrown in the midst of the girls would not have caused more disturbance! There was the sound of the key clicking, the turning off of the light, and then the whish of skirts a bump, a gasp, and then all was quiet. Then the door was tried. Girls! Come open this door.!” No answer: everybody held her breath. Girls, open this door this instant!” Everything was quiet for a brief second, then there was a subdued giggle from somewhere in the darkness. If this door is not opened immediately you shall all be sent home!” And this brought results. Dorothy’s voice was heard in a sharp whisper: Everybody stay where you are don’t turn on the light. I’ll open the door!” Then nobody knew just what happened until the light was whisked on. and they saw one another | eeping out from behind chairs, curtainsand tables. Then theystep| ed out. shamefacedly, and marched out of the room, each in the direction of her own room. But where was Dorothy? Certainly she was not in the crowd! And there was no place in the room where she could be hiding, and it would have been impossible for her to have slipped out! Miss Dietrich knew some one was missing, for didn’t she know, as well as the girls, how well Dorothy loved mischief? And certainly nothing would happen without her at the head! So the search began. In the meantime. Dorothy slipi ed out just as Miss Dietrich entered (she was known for doing almost impossible things) and stole noiselessly down the hall. At the end of a corridor, she discovered a small door which she had never noticed before. With the thought. Here’s my chance!” she opened the door, and stepped not into a closet, as she had expected, but down! What had she done? Would she never stop going down, down, down? But she finally landed with a thud on the concrete floor of the laundry. Not. however, until she had become securely wrapjied in a sheet. She managed to gain her feet, and then she tore madly up into the kitchen, and out the back door. Gracious! Where shall I go?” Just as she was turning the corner of the building, she collided with something which finally proved to be a man. who exclaimed in horrified tones: Lawsy! its a ghos’! Pon my soul it is!” The next thing Dorothy knew, she was was standing weakly in the kitchen, still wrapped in the sheet, before servants, teachers, girls, and last of all the gardener! B1I RHS IB 85 The H-om-e-H As I wuz savin.” he drolled. I sez to myself, sez I: now Michael, ther’s a burglar in the back, just as sure as your name’s Michael O’Leary! .list you go an’ see! “So I started, an’ jus’ as I rounded this yere corner out here” motioning out the back door with his thumb, ef I didn’t go an' bump into this yere little ghos!” So I brung all my courage together, an’ I says, says I. 'Now Mike, jes you show yore bravery, here.’ An nen I picked her up. a-s iuealin.' an’ brung 'er in yere.” By this time Dorothy was exceedingly red in the face, and was looking very uncomfortable while she shifted from one foot to the other. Oh! how she wished she could escape the gaze of all this crowd! She turned to Katherine Switzer, her chum, and gave her an apj ealing glance, but it only started Katherine laughing, so what could she do? Then Dorothy began to laugh and cry at once, hysterically, so Miss Dietrich ordered her to go to her room, saying she would see her tomorrow. Thus the Hunky Dunky club was ended as abruptly as it was formed. CAROLINE WEBB. B.li.S. 86 The H-erxz-e-H AND THEN THE PRINCE The Princess Samarkanda was having her nails manicured. when she received a message from the Ix rd Chamberlin requesting her immediate presence at Court. On entering the throne room she was escorted before her royal father, who in turn introduced her to King of Labia. The Princess took an instant dislike for the Labian King. It was small wonder. He had small piggish eyes and a large purple nose. His waistband was enormous and his appearance gave the Princess a hysterical feeling that he was going to burst, and that, very soon. The King, her father, proceeded to the business in hand. The Princess listened respectfully to an elaborate, tiresome history of her country, her life and the life of the King of I abia. She was becoming tremendously weary when she heard her father say: And, my child, you see it is for the best interests of all concerned that you marry His Majesty, the King of Labia!” His Majesty bowed as low as he could. Her Highness did not see and said so most emphatically. She gasped, caught her breath, thrust out her small pink tongue at her suitor, stamped her foot and said. I will not!” Her father became quite red and angry: but managed to sputter with all the dignity he could muster. Reconsider, my child, reconsider!” Never! answered the Princess. She refused: absolutely, stonily, flatly refused. She was then ordered immediately to the Prison Room at the top of the Hast Tower. The Lord High Executioner came forward at the Kings bidding and dragged the lieauti-ful Samarkanda by her long golden hair to the Tower Room and. with much fumbling and clanging of locks and keys, locked her in. The Princess stormed and scratched and called father and her suitor, pigs and sons of pigs but to no avail. She was to remain in the Tower until she should become reasonable and consent to marry the King of I abia. Hut the Princess vowed by the beard of every old prophet that had ever lived, was living or yet to live, that she would never marry such a fat, homely person as the King of I-abia most indisputably was. She didn’t care if she did have to eat bread crusts and water, she’d be willing to die in that Tower Room. It would be no worse than marrying the horrible old King at any rate. So the Princess remained in the Tower. One day. when she fell asleep she dreamed that her fairy godmother appeared and this is what the fairy said. Fear not. fair Princess, he will come.” Samarkanda awoke and rubbed her eyes. Now. this particular fairy had bequeathed her her long golden hair and fiery temper and therefore the Princess liked her very much. She had faith in the fairy's words, but who he” was the Princess of course, did not know. However she 87 The Yv n z zr- resolved to wait. She placed her one chair at the window and daily watched the drawbridge and the long, white road past it. Every day for a week thereafter the Princess sat at the window a forlorn, dejected little figure. One day. Samarkanda sat at her daily vigil and looked out sadly and wearily. It was a beautiful day and the Princess longed to be in the rose-garden with the Queen, her mother, and a large tear rolled down her cheek. She brushed it away and sat up hastily. Far down the road some one was coming. She watched the approach eagerly but as the figure drew near she saw that it was only the egg-woman who came often to the Palace. The Princess furtively squeezed out another tear. Not long after some one else was making a cloud of dust down the road but on closer scrutiny she could see that it was a stray beggar with his rags Happing in the wind. And she sadly wiped away another tear. Her head nodded slowly and soon she lay fast asleep on the window sill. Far. far down the road a horse and rider came prancing. The sun glittered on the bright armor and the plume in the rider’s hat nodded gaily. He was coming nearer, nearer, almost to the drawbridge, now a half-dozen guards ran forward to draw up the bridge but—too late the stranger had crossed. He brought his horse to the gates, stopped just below the East Tower and dismounted. The King and Chamberlain came out to inquire the stranger’s business. The arrival answered in a voice so deep and loud that the Princess awoke with a start. “I am the Prince of Ulania.” he said, and I demand the instant release of the captive Princess.” The King looked frightened but the I rd Chamberlain replied that the request was pre| osterous and that such a thing would be altogether impossible. The Prince looked annoyed and said. Very well. then. I shall find her!” The Princess was weeping with joy and leaned far out the window. A large, moist tear ran down her small nose and landed in the hand of the Prince. He lifted his hand (and) tasted the | early drop and found that it was sweet. It is the tear of a Princess.” he said, for only the tear of a royal maiden is sweet.” Thereupon he looked up and beheld the golden hair of the Princess gleaming in the sunlight. And then the Prince A hand slipped under Jimmy Smith’s nose and picked up the fairy-tale book. He looked up quickly into the stern disapproving eye of his teacher. No reading in school hours!” said the teacher, and walked with great dignity to the waste-basket. Jimmy Smith. Freshman, slinked low in his seat, muttering in a sotto voice. Aw. well, I didn’t believe the yarn any way.” BMS.OLQS MARY SCIARRA. The H-eme-e-P HOW WAR EAGLE WON HIS NAME The heavy snows of winter had begun to fall: the fields and the forests were a glaring sheet of white: a half frozen lake, surrounded by the leafless birch trees, could l eseen in the distance. The howling of a solitary wolf. barely audible, was blended with the whistling of the wind as it came through the forest. An aged Indian was walking slowly along a path which lead near and around the lake. He frequently paused as if he heart! something, but would then resume his walk, with eyes downcast His head was bare and his long course black hair hung over his face. The eyes of the old worrior were keen and his mouth was set as if with sorrow, for he was the last of his tribe. He drew the large heavy blanket, which protected his body from the cold, more closely around his chilly limbs and continued his lonely way. On the other side of the lake were about a score of rudely constructed log huts, in the mist of which stood a rough but commodious building, used as a trading station. Over the large door was the sign. The Great Western Trading Post.” Toward this the old Indian directed his steps. He opened the great door, walked in. and took a seat on a pile of beaver skins near the fire in the loafer’s end of the building. Just then something strangely reminded him of the time when he had received the name of War Eagle. The kee| er recognized the familiar face of War Eagle and approached him with a hearty welcome. War Eagle, however, was silent. At length, after he had lighted his pipe and had drawn a few puffs, he spoke: War Eagle is growing old: his hair is white, for he has seen snow-fall seventy long winters. When the Ser| ent was young, he carried more Mingo scalps on his belt than any other of his tribe, and no one ever saw Chingochook strike a sleeping foe or strike a foe from the back. The Sonant is a just Indian he loves the Mingo blood because the Mingo loves the pale-face blood. When The Serjwnt had seen as many summers as there are i oles in his wigwam, he loved a Pale-face and often went with him to trap the beaver in the land of the Mingoes. They camped on many rivers and killed many Mingo scouts. They were once spearing fish from the canoe of the Pale-face when the Mingo war cries were heard. The Seri ent swam to safety, but the Pale-face was taken. The Serpent hid the canoe and the rifle and skins of the Pale-face. Then one night, just as the moon was rising over the pines on a distant hill, he crept to the wigwam of Haven Oak. in which the Pale-face slept. Haven Oak sat near the fire with many other Indians. As the tire grew dim. The Serpent walked in and took a seat 89 = The l-i-or ee-H by the embers. He was thought to be a Mingo. because he knew their language. After he had sat for a long time. Raven Oak said’ ’Call the scouts and break camp.’ The Mingo squaws packed the horses. The one next to that of Raven Oak was given the Pale-face. When the sun rose the Mingoes had gone many miles to the Great Lake, where they camped. There they gathered the brush and bound the Pale-face to the stake. In the meantime. The Serj ent hid near the camp and as the fire was about to lie kindled, he gave the war cry of the Delawares. The Mingoes heard him and rushed after him. As The Serpent was young and as Meet as a deer, four Mingoes followed him. When the first was near him. he struck with his tomahawk, which never misses its mark, and the Mingo was killed. The second and third were killed by similar blows, but the last seized the arm of The Serpent as he was about to hurl his tomahawk. The Serpent quickly drove his knife into the breast of the Mingo and took his scalp. He then hurried back toward the camp of the Mingoes with eight locks of hair on his belt. The fire around the Pale-face had been kindled and was burning slowly towards its victim. While the Mingoes were dancing their war dance, the war cry of the Hurons was heard, and this tribe at once entered into a deadly battle with the Mingoes. The Ser| ent loosed The Pale-face and scattered the fire. They rushed into the woods followed by two Hurons. who were young and speedy. The Serpent and The Pale-face dropped behind a fallen log and were passed unnoticed by the Hurons. “The Ser| ent and The Pale-face then came to ‘The Great River.’ where the Serj ent’s canoe with the skins and the rifle of The Pale-face were hid in a hollow tree. They caught fish and The Pale-face killed a deer, which they loaded in the canoe and as the moon rose that night they started up to ‘The _ Great Fresh Water Sea.’ They went at night, so that the Huron and the Mingo scouts would not see them. They were seen by three Mingoes. but The Serpent took the scalps of two and The Pale-face killed the think On the setting of the sun on the third day. The Ser| ent and The Pale-face saw ‘The Great Fresh Water Sea. ’ They cam| ed near the place where the river entered it. loiter, after the sun had set. the Iroquois were heard going home after they had been on the war path for two moons. They passed the camp of The Ser| ent and The Pale-face in their canoes. ‘Two days later. The Serpent and The Pale-face came to the country of the Delawares. The Pale-face carrying twenty-three beaver skins and The Serpent wearing ten scalps on his belt. The chief of the Delawares was very much pleased and gave to The Serj ent the name of War s]t BHS [s 90 The H-om-e-H Eagle. which he has carried with him until his seventieth winter is almost none.” While the chief had been telling his story, many had gathered around him and were listening to him with glowing eyes. The Indian rose and turned slowly to the door, which he opened, and then facing the group of men. he said. The Pale-face has been waiting for The Serpent since the pigeons last flew to the North and now War Eagle goes to him. The wigwam of The Pale-face is on the shore of the Glimmergloss. ” He closed the door and after pulling his blanket about him. slowly resumed his journey. He had a twinkle in his eye. for he knew that he must soon be with the rest of his tribe, where the game never grows scarce, but is always being renewed by the Great Spirit. FRANK L REED. Jr. Illustrated by Katherine Miller. D][ B.!i.S. ]Q 91 News Item The Boys’ Glee Club was a howling success. = The H-eme-e-H = GIRLS’ CHORUS This organization has made a very Rood record during the past year. It sang once for the Farmer’s Institute, and although the Boys’ Glee Club is usually preferred, this club is always well received. The cantanta “Summer.” given by this organization, was a brilliant performance. This club always takes part in the commencement exercises. furnishing an attractive number for the Senior’s program. It has a membership of forty-eight. They are : Olive Mitchell Mary Duncan Hagar Smith Martha Grigsby Anna Gabe Dunihue Ruby Harrell FIRST SOPRANO Virginia Hogan Amelia Trueblood Marion Mitchell Mary McMurphy Margaret Pearson Ilene Harry man Ruth Stone Grace Leahy Elizabeth .oilman Ruby Kmbree Carol Webb Florence Pugh Alice Kaseh Dorris Myers Edith Keach Mae Grimes Helen Dalton Marguerite Walsh Helen Creighton Ix is Taylor Gladys Ray I.otta Armstrong Elizabeth Voris SECOND SOPRANO Marie Walsh Ruth Stephenson Agnes Spear Bertha Reynolds Georgia Malott Louise Glover ALTO Madalene Jones Eulalia Meadows Rachel Schultz Helene Williams Pauline Withman Katherine Keach Merle Hodges Florence Schmidt Ruth Pope Florence Green Susie Lewis [ 95 Pianist Lucille Lockmann Miss Cora Small. Director BOYS’ GLEE CLUB. The H-eme-e-H = BOYS’ GLEE CLUB This club is the most popular one in the high school. The boys always make a great 'hit with the audience, and are always wanted on the next program. If the Boy’s Glee Club be announced on any program the people never need to be told twice to come. But this organization is not to be described: it must be heard to be fully appreciated. The members are: FIRST TENORS FIRST BASS Carleton Thoroman Harry Short John Malcolm John Underwood Ray Mitchell Joseph McMahan Ralph Holmes Farroll Speake Henry Pearson George Rowe John Owen Davis Harrison Nelson Joyner SECOND TENORS SECOND BASS Howard Allen Clark Beiriger Fred Callahan Emery Miller Frank Reed Everett Reynolds Benjamin Sciarra Samuel Hitchcock James Bozoarth Carroll Howard Earl Keithley Rupert Spalding Ben Wykoff Virgil Williams Arthur Shuart Pianist Margaret Pearson Director-Miss Cora Small HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The H-one-e-H HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The High School Orchestra was organized several years ago and has apjieared on many programs. This year it has played at the Farmer's Institute and also at many debates and has always been vigorously applauded. The orchestra is an organization that can always be relied upon, as it is always ready to play. It certainly believes in preparedness for it never has to say ‘■no” when it is wanted on a program. The personnel of this organization is as follows: FIRST VIOLINS CORNETS Magdeline Jones Marguerite Walsh Howard Allen George Rowe Rosa Seletz Joseph Dusard Gladys Ray Marie Walsh Benjamin Sciarra PIANISTS Lucille Lockmann Mamie Moore SECOND VIOLINS Ruby Bowen Tracy Owen Craigie Gunn Mary Brooks TROMBONE CELLO Joy Bailey Jeanette Seletz James Haverly Howard Hatfield DRUMS FLUTE Harry Kiethley Frank Reed Jr. Director Miss Cora Small aD B.h.S. B 99 100 jg = Tfie H-eme-e-rJ = g§ RILEY DAY PROGRAM 1. Talk on Riley October 7, 1915. Miss Mitchusson 2. Reading Virginia Hogan 3. Reading “Our Hired Girl.” Alice Hiprman 4. Reading The Runaway Boy.” Agnes Spear 5. Little Orphan Annie.” Mary Duncan 6. Reading “0, Heart o’ Mine.” Mary Sciarra a. Griggsby’s Station. b. Boar Story. THANKSGIVING PROGRAM November 24, 1915. 1. Music High School Orchestra 2. Song Girl’s Glee Club 3. Song Boy’s Glee Club 4. Reading.... Marion Mitchell “Unexpected Guests.” 5. Vocal Solo.. Mary Duncan “Cavalleria Rusticana.” 6. Reading.... irginia Hogan 'The Beauty Doctor.” 7. Cornet Solo.................................. Howard Allen 8. Reading.............................. Elizabeth Voris The Revenge.” 9. Music.......H. S. Chorus assisted by the H. S. Band a. To Thee. 0 Country. ” b. Three Cheers for Bedford High School.” CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 1. Toy Symphony........................ Orchestra 2. Reading............................ Mary Sciarra “Who Sandy Claws Wus.” 3. Song....................... Combined Glee Clubs “Nazareth.” 4. Reading.............................Agnes Speare A Chapter in Revelations.” 5. Music.........................High School Chorus a. “Wind of Night,” b. Three Cheers for B. H. S.” 6. a. Flute Solo...................Frank Reed. Jr. “La Cinquantaine.,’ b. Flute and Cornet Duet ................. ............Frank Reed. Jr., and Howard Allen Serenade.” 7. Reading............................ Elizabeth Voris The Wandering Jew.” 8. Music.............................. Boy’s Glee Club a. “Capital Ship.” b. Who Did?” 101 The Y -orr z- zr-J JUNIOR BANQUET At eight o’clock Friday evening. May 21. 1915. in the First Methodist Church Annex, the Juniors of Bedford High School gave a Banquet, having as their guests the Faculty and the Seniors of 1915. The room was beautifully decorated with Hyacinth and Silver Green streamers, the Junior colors, and green and white streamers, the Senior colors. Crystal candle stick holders tied with the Junior and Senior colors, and crystal vases containing wisteria and bridal wreath ornamented the tables. The following delicious menu was served by the ladies of the First Methodist Church: Peas in Timbales Olives Ice Cream Mints Fruit Cocktail Chicken Turbot Hot Rolls Pineapple Ice Perfection Salad Salted Wafers Coffee Potato Puff Spiced Peaches Cake Nuts The Juniors of 1915 set a precedent by following the banquet with a program by the students, instead of the dance as formerly. The following program concluded the evening's entertainment Toast Mistress................Ruth Norman Toast.........................Ruth Stevens Vocal Solo....................Mary Duncan Toast...........................John Rowe Piano Solo.........................Lucille Lockman Toast................................Prof. Newland Violin Solo.....................Anah Webb Reading.......................Ruth Norman Class Song.........................Juniors Class Song.........................Seniors WEINER ROAST On Saturday evening, late in October. Carl Pearson entertained the Senior class, with Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery as chaperones, at his home two miles south of Bedford. The main feature of the occasion was a weiner roast. When the guests arrived on a hay wagon several large bon fires were blazing in the yard. Over these weiners and marshmallows were roasted, amid great mirth. After the weiner roast, the class formed in a circle to play drop the handkerchief. The merriment was not broken up until late in the evening. On the road home some part of the wagon was found to be out of order, so that the party was given the pleasure of a mid-night walk into town. But all agreed that this unfortunate occurrence was fully compensated by a most enjoyable evening. D B.li.S. 102 The H-eme-e-P = JUNIOR-SENIOR WEINER ROAST The Senior and Junior classes enjoyed a Weiner Roast. April 14. at the Armstrong farm east of the city. They started from the High School building at 5:30. on two hay wagons and several automobiles. After their arrival many games were played, and then all gathered around the big bon-fire and enjoyed the feature of the evening, a Weiner Roast. A sham battle was then waged, the remains of supper serving as (weapons) ammunition. An impromptu program was given consisting of several toasts, and a vocal solo by Rol ert Martin, entitled. The Last Rose of Summer.” Never before in the history of the High School, have the classes mingled with the good spirit manifested by the Junior and Senior classes on this occasion, and it is hoped that many more such outings may be enjoyed. TWELFTH NIGHT PAGEANT On the evening of January 5th. a Shakespearean pageant was given under the direction of Miss Mitchusson at the High School building, commemorating, in general, the Shakespearean tercentenary and in particular Twelfth Night. The program opened with a grand march by all characters. The Prologue. Carol Webb, introduced the following scenes from Shakespearean dramas Twelfth Night Harry Owens—Boar’s Head. Amelia Trueblood Twelfth Night Cake. Rachael Schultz Golden Apples. Virginia Burton Maria. George Rowe Feste. Howard Allen —Duke Orsino. Henry V. Elizabeth Voris Katherine. Frank Reed —Henry V. Edith Keach — Maid. Midsummer Night’s Dream — Mary Alice Emery—Queen Titania. Alice Higman. Berneth Montgomery. Edwina Dickinson. Attendants. Henry Pearson Bottom. Charles Dodd—Puck. Farroll Speake King Oberon. Jane Barclay. Virginia May Martin. Attendants. Merchant of Venice Dorothy Hughes Portia. Ammic Guthrie Narissa. Julius Caesar - Wayne Harryman Mark Antony. Macbeth Ruth Norman Lady Macbeth. Hamlet— Davis Harrison Hamlet. Olive Mitchell Ophelia. The program was concluded by flower drills by Alice 103 The H-eme-e-H Higman. Berneth Montgomery, and Edwina Dickinson; Virtrinia Hogan. Yellow Daisy; Marion Mitchell. Forget-me-not: Agnes Speare. Red Poppy, and Elizabeth Voris, Wild Rose. Other characters in the pageant were Mary Duncan Little Bo-peep. John Underwood Little Boy Blue Katherine Miller Priscilla. John Owen John Alden. Leah Green A Fairy' Carleton Thoroman Jester. Rupert Spaulding—A Sea Captain. Hagar Smith Cornelia, a Roman Matron. Katherine Keach An Indian Princess. Mary Short Pocahontas. Helen Armstrong Snow White. Anna Gabe Dunihue—Martha Washington. So successful was the entertainment that on February 22. it was related under the auspices of the Associated Charities, patriotic numbers being added for the occasion. This time there were about sixty-five pupils in the pageant. Some of the characters added this time were Liberty—Ruth Norman. Uncle Sam Harry Owen. George Washington Weber Walker. Martha Washington Miss Weenink Spirit of ’76 Robert Auerbach. Arthur Shuart, John Dalton. 104 PATRIOTIC GROUP 105 106 I SPIRIT OF 76 107 TWELFTH NIGHT GROUP 108 HENRY V. GROUP 109 MID SUMMER NIGHTS' DREAM 110 SHAK FSPEARIAN GROUP FLOWER DRILL Ill The Pi-emeer- 3in fftrmnriam HELEN HENDRICKS Born July 6.1901 Died April 11. 1916. S]D B.N.S. I[D 113 114 The H-eme-e-H ALUMNI NOTES Mabel Herbert Urner was born in Cincinnati, and was graduated from the lied ford High School. Her first publication was The Dissemblers.” the prize story in the first Collier contest in 1905. In 1909 she wrote the “Journal of a Neglected Wife.” and in 1911. joined the stafT of the Chicago American and New York Journal, contributing the series. Married Life in the Second Year.” In 1912 she published. The Price Inevitable.” She has contributed to Everybody’s. Munsey’s. Cosmopolitan, Collier’s. Smart Set. Strand. Pall Mall, and other English and American magazines. At present, the series. Married Life of Helen and Warren.” is being written for the Indianapolis Star. Mr. Edward Ukctor has the distinction of being the youngest graduate in the history of our High School, having completed the work when he was scarcely fifteen years of age. After leaving Bedford. Mr. Rector went to Cincinnati, where he was employed in his cousin's law office. His education in the legal profession was received at the Cincinnati Law School. I-ator he moved to Chicago, where he now resides. Mr. Rector has made a specialty of jxatent law. and is attorney for a large corporation. Carl Grak was at one time a student in Bedford High School, but withdrew, and has since studied in the John Herron Art Institute at Indianapolis. After completing his studies there, he traveled in the East, visiting the large art galleries. Returning to Indianajxolis, he did considerable work for the City Board of Health, decorating parts of the City Hospital. He now has a studio there and has charge of the night classes at the Herron Institute. Florence Norton After graduating from Bedford High School, in 1911, Miss Norton attended Cumnock School of Expression at Chicago, where she was awarded the honors of her class. I ater. she studied in Sargents’ School at New York City also receiving honors from that institution. Her histrionic talents were so pronounced, that immediately after she was graduated from Sargents. Miss Norton was given a splendid | art in a theatrical comixany in Iowa. She is now travelling with another coni| any. as leading lady Miss Eva Owens. '11. has studied at Northwestern and Indiana University, specializing in elocution and the romance languages. During the summers of 1914 and 1915. she appeared with the Jones Chautauqua as a reader. Miss Owens is now a student at Wellesley College, where she was chosen as one of a cast of twelve, out of seven hundred, for the class play. Miss Helen Norton was graduated from B. H. S. in 1910. and has since studied at Cumnock’s School of Expression and National Park Seminary. The last season she was with the Century Lyceum Bureau as reader. B.M.S ICB 115 Hie H-one-e-H Miss Lelia Rowe, 12. has studied at Depauw University. Northwestern and Randolph-Macon. She is an elocutionist of unusual ability, especially as an interpreter of negro dialect. Miss Rowe has appeared in several home talent plays, and is now a member of the Little Theater company at Indianapolis. Vivian Williams, Florence Dye. Harry Bridwell and Eugene Newland are attending: Indiana University. John Rowe and Louv aRay are at Depauw. Agnes JOYNER is also a student at that institution. Gilbert Dubber and Kenneth Fry are at Bethany College. West Virginia: Bernice Fish at Thomas Normal Training School. Detriot: Laura Mason and Dorothy Owens are at the State Normal. Terre Haute. Ray Pace and Ruth Sherwood are attending Central Business College at Indiana| olis. Collette Johnson. Corah Blackwell and Margaret Whalen are teaching. John Emery is at Ann Arbor. Michigan, and was a member of this year’s championship intra-mural basketball team. 116 PUBLIC SPEAKING i 117 118 OFFICERS OF THE DEBATING LEAGUE 119 .DEBATING LEAGUE President..... Vice-President The H-eme-e-H OFFICERS OF THE DEBATING LEAGUE Dorothy Hughes .. Henry Pearson Secretary- Treasurer Faculty Member....... . Davis Harrison Mr. Montgomery DEBATING No High School education is complete unless the There is no l etter way to develop this quality than by destudent can think quickly and accurately on his feet and bating. It puts the speaker in a place where he must use express his thoughts effectively, thus bringing into play his mind on the spur of the moment, or lose his case, the knowledge he has accumulated in academic study. THE DEBATING LEAGUE The Debating League of B. H. S.. serves a two-fold purpose: first, to develop material for the Interscholastic delmtes. and second, to give practice in this work to anyone who desires it. The first is an outgrowth of the second, for those who join the league just for the debating practice often become first team debaters. Four of the members of this year’s debating teams will be graduated this year. Four more must fill their places next year. Every one who joins the league and enters the tryouts has a chance. The Debating league is governed by a constitution. It meets every Thursday afternoon, at which time a debate is held between two of the teams. This year nine teams were organized. The officers elected were. Dorothy Hughes. President. Henry Pearson. vice-President and Davis Harrison. Secretary-Treasurer. Any student of the High School who is passing in his studies and a member of the Athletic Association may belong to the League. There is certainly no better system of High School debating in the state. If there were we would abandon ours and adopt it. The college plan of giving each speaker a rebuttal and the affirmative last rebuttal was adopted into the league. The following is a schedule of the debates held in the league this year: 1. September 30. 1915. Resolved. That the U. S. should place an emliargo on the exportation of munitions of war to the belligerents. E5l1 B.ITS. 1[S5 120 fit = The H- fre-e-H = jfl Affirmative. Team No. 2. Davis Harrison. Farroll Speake. Pearl Ellison. Blaine Guthrie. Negative Team No. 1. Mary Duncan. Wayne Harry -man. Ruth Norman. Winner. Team 1. Chairman. Henry Pearson. 2. October 7. 1915. Resolved. That the U. S. should intervene in Mexico. Affirmative. Team 3. Ruth Stevens. Gladys Ray. May Estes. Negative. Team 4.—Weber Walker. Carl Pearson. William Hinshaw. Winner. Team No. 3. Chairman. Wayne Harryman. 3. October 21. 1915. Resolved. That Indiana should adopt a new constitution. Affirative. Team No. 5.— Dorothy Hughes. Ammie Guthrie. Muriel Henderson. Negative. Team No. 6. Edward Johnson. Spaine Armstrong, Henry Pearson. Winner. Team No. 5. Chairman, Farroll S| eake. 4. November 4. 1915. Resolved, That the cities of Indiana should own and operate their public utilities. Affirmative. Team No. 1. —Ruth Norman. Mary Duncan. Wayne Harryman. Negative. Team No. 7. Carleton Thoroman, Mary Sciarra. Avis Bartlett. Winner. Team No. 1. Chairman. Spaine Armstrong. 5. November 11. 1915. Resolved. That every citi- zen of the U. S. should give allegiance to some political party. Affirmative. Team No. 3. Ruth Stevens. May Estes. Edith Jackson. Negative. Team No. 2. Davis Harrison. Farroll Speak. Pearl Ellison. Winner. Team No. 2. Chairman. William Hinshaw. 6. November 18. 1915. Resolved. That immigration into the U. S. should be restricted by a literacy test. Affirmative. Team No. 5.— Dorothy Hughes. Muriel Henderson. Ammie Guthrie. Negative. Team No. 4. Weber Walker. William Hinshaw. Ruth Norman, (impromptu substitute). Winner, Team No. 4. Chairman. Mary Duncan. 7. Decenil er 2. 1915. Resolved. That the State of Indiana should adopt Woman Suffrage. Affirmative. Team No. 7.—Carleton Thoroman. Avis Bartlett. Mary Sciarra. Negative. Team No.6 Henry Pearson. Spaine Armstrong. Edward Johnson. Winner. Team No. 7. Chairman. Ammie Guthrie. 8. December9. 1915. Resolver!. That capital punishment should be abolished in Indiana. Affirmative. Team No. 3. Ruth Stevens. Gladys Ray, George Hays. Negative. Team No. 1.- Mary Duncan. Wayne Harryman. Ruth Norman. Tie vote. 0 to 6. Chairman. Dorothy Hughes. sr B.li.S 121 The hi 9. December 16. 1915. Resolved. That the U. S. should maintain the Monroe doctrine. Affirmative. Team No. 4. William Hinshaw. Carl Pearson. Weber Walker. Negative. Team No. 2. Carleton Thoroman. Pearl Ellison. Farroll Speake. Tie vote. 4 to 4. Chairman. Mary Sciarra. 10. December 21. 1915. Resolvcd. That the cities of Indiana should adopt the Commission plan of Government. Affirmative. Team No. 5. Muriel Henderson, Ammie Guthrie. Dorothy Hughes. Negative. Team No. 7. Carleton Thoroman. Mary Sciarra. Avis Bartlett. Winner. Team No. 5. Chairman. Mary Graham. 11. January 6. 1916. Resolved. That Compulsory Arbitration should be adopted for the settlement of labor disputes. Affirmative. Team No. 4. Carl Pearson, William Hinshaw. Farroll Sj eake. Negative. Team No. 1. Mary Duncan. Wayne Harrv-man. Ruth Norman. Winner. Team No. 1. Chairman. Edward Johnson. 12. January 13. 1916. Resolved. That the U. S. should adopt a policy of Free Trade. Affirmative. Team No. 6. Edward Johnson. Henry Pearson. Spaine Armstrong. Negative. Team No. 3.-Gladys Ray. George Hays. Ruth Stevens. Tie vote. 5 to 5. Chairman. Muriel Henderson. 13. January 27. 1916. Resolved. That the U. S. should maintain a continental army of 500,000 men. Affiirmative. Team No. 9.—Merle Boyd. Harry Smith. John Malcom. Negative. Team No. 9. Blaine Guthrie. Mary Graham. Davis Harrison, (impromptu substitute). Winner. Team No. 9. Chairman. Ruth Norman. THE DEBATING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Through the courtesy of the Athletic Associotion it was made possible to award a silver cup to the Champion team in the Debating League. In order to determine the winner of the cup it was decided to hold a Tournament to be conducted on the same principle as the Basket Ball Tournament, each team being eliminated in case of its defeat. Accordingly the teams were drawn and matched, and the results of the Tournament up to date are: 1. Febuarv 17. 1916. Resolved, That the U. S. should intervene in Mexican affairs. Affirmative. Team No. 8.-Blaine Guthrie. Mary Graham. Earl Henderson. D1D B.li.S. 122 W) = The H-o-rra-e-H = Negative, Team No. 2. Farroll Speake. Pearl Ellison. Davis Harrison. Winner, Team No. 2. 2. Febuary 24. 1916. Resolved. That the U. S. place an embargo on the exportation of munitions of war to the belligerents. Affirmative. Team No. 7.—Marry Sciarra. Avis Bartlett. Carleton Thoroman. Negative. Team No. 9. John Malcom. Harry Smith. Merle Boyd. Winner. Team No. 7. 3. March 2. 1916. Resolved. That the cities of Indiana should adopt the Commission plan of Government. Affirmative. Team No. 4.—Weber Walker. Carl Pearson. William Hinshaw. Negative. Team No 1. Mary Duncan. Wayne Harry man. Ruth Norman. Winner. Team No. 1. 4. March 9. 1916. Resolved. That the State of Indiana should adopt Woman Suffrage. Affirmative. Team No. 3. Gladys Ray. George Hays. Ruth Stevens. Negative. Team No. 6. Edward Johnson. Spaine Armstrong. Henry Pearson. Winner. Team No. 3. 5. March 16. 1916. Resolved. That the U. S. should adopt a policy of free trade. Affirmative. Team No. 7. Avis Bartlett. Mary Sciarra. Carleton Thoroman. Negative. Team No. 5. Muriel Henderson. Ammie Guthrie. Dorothy Hughes. Winner. Team No. 5. 6. March 30. 1916. Resolved. That the U. S. should increase her army and navy. Affirmative. Team No. 3.—Gladys Ray. George Hays. Ruth Stevens. Negative. Team No. 1. Mary Duncan. Wayne Harry -man. Ruth Norman. Winner. Team No. 1. 7. April 20. 1916. Resolved. That capital punishment should be abolished in the State of Indiana. Affirmative. Team No. 1. Mary Duncan. Wayne Harryman.Ruth Norman. Negative. Team No. 2. Farroll Speake. Pearl Ellison. Davis Harrison. Winner. Team No.l. 8. The final debate which will decide the Championship team of the league will be held on Thursday afternoon. April 27. 1916. between teams 1 and 5. S]| B.li.S ]Q 123 DEBATING TEAM The Y -on z- zr- =■ The Bedford-Bloomfield Dual Debate Work in the Debating League had scarcely started, when Bloomfield High School challenged us to a dual debate to lx? held on December 18. 1915. The challenge was accepted and the question decided upon was: Resolved. That the State of Indiana should adopt the Initiative and Referendum. There were fifteen contestants in the preliminary tryout and the following teams were chosen: Affirmative. Ruth Stevens. Edward Johnson, and Davis Harrison. Negative.—Mary Duncan. Wayne Harryman. and Ruth Norman. By hard work and under the presistent coaching of Mr. Montgomery, the team had rounded themselves into an excellent condition, when the Bloomfield principal sent word that they could not meet us. giving as an excuse that they “couldn’t arouse any interest.” However, the real reason ia suspected as being, cold feet.” So the Bloomfield debate culminated when the badly disapointed teams debated against each other l efore the assembly on the morning of December 14. 1915. The members of the faculty rendered a decision and the negative won by a vote 6 to 4. The Bedford-Washington Dual Debate Washington High School next to Bloomington is probably the oldest and worthiest op|x� nent of B. H. S. This year, as usual, a dual debate was scheduled with them for Febuary 4. 1916. The question was: Resolved. That the State of Indiana should adopt a new constitution. The teams chosen in the local tryout were: Affirmative Ruth Norman. Davis Harrison, and Wayne Harryman. Negative Mary Duncan. William Hinshaw, and Ruth Stevens. The debate was made doubly interesting on account of the basket ball game with Washington on the following night. Washington 'adopted as their slogan that week. “Beat Bedford and we returned the compliment by adopting as ours “Beat Washington.” The teams worked diligently and Mr. Montgomery coached them long and hard, so that when Febuary 4th came confidence was not lacking in the Bedford camp. Our negative team defeated Washington’s affirmative team at Washington 2 to 1. and our affirmative team gained a unanimous decision over Washington’s negative team at Bedford. This gave Bedford five votes out of the six cast, thus showing the superiority of the Bedford teams. This double victory did much to make up for the defeat in basket ball. 125 The H-one-e-F' The Bedford-Bloomington Dual Debate A dual debate has been scheduled with Bloomington for May 5. The local tryout will be held Monday. April 2-1. when a negative and an affirmative team will be chosen to represent Bedford High School. The affirmative team will go to Bloomington to delwite Bloominitons' negative team there on the question. Resolved. That the U. S. should abandon the Monroe Doctrine. and Bloomingtons’ affirmative team will delrnte our negative team on the same question here. At the time the annual goes to press, we feel sure that victory awaits both our teams on May 5. South Central Oratorical and Reading Contest The South Central Oratorical and Reading Contest was organized two years ago by the high schools of Bedford. Washington. Linton and Sullivan. This year Bloomington has joined, thus making five schools to coni| ete. Each school is represented by a reader and an orator and first, second, and thin! medals are awarded to the winners in each class. Two years ago John Rowe represented Bedford in the oratory and Ilene Michell in the reading. Our orator came into the titles with third place, while our reader was awarded fourth. Last year in the local tryout Ruth Norman was chosen as the reader and Ruth Stevens as the orator. In the final contest at Linton on May 191t . the honors in public shaking were divided as they were in the track meet. Bedford taking first in the reading, while Washington captured the oratory. This year the preliminary contest was held April 5. It was by far the best tryout of this kind ever held in the school. There were eight contestants in the reading and three in the oratory. The winning places were hotly contested, each speaker showing up creditably. The judges chose Ruth Norman as the reader and Wayne Harryman as the orator, with Mary Sciarra and Davis Harrison as alternates. The South Central will be held at Bedford this year on May 13. and this makes it the more imjierative that Bedford win. While there will be several veteran speakers in the contest this year, our prospects look very bright, and Bedford’s representatives will exert every effort to win the gold medals for B. H. S. 12T, The H-em z- zr-J = WAYNE HARRYMAN Oratorical Representative South Central Oratorical and Reading Contest. ’16 RUTH NORMAN Reading Representative. South Central Oratorical and Reading Contest. ’15-T6 S] B.li.S. ][s 127 The State Discussion League Two years ago. a High School Discussion League was formed under the auspices of the Extension Division of Indiana University. I� cal. county, congressional, and final state contests are held. Bedford High School was ably represented the first year by Gilbert Dubber. who won the county contest, but lost in the district to the Jeffersonville contestant. Last year our representative was Eugene Newland. who won the local, county, and congressional contest, and placed fifth in the State. The subject chosen for discussion this year is “Municipal Home Rule.” There were six contestants in the local tryout and Mary Duncan was chosen as our representative. The county contest was held at Bedford. April 7. Three schools. Oolitic. Mitchell, and Bedford, were entered, but at the appointed time, only Bedfords' contestant was present. However, she delivered her speech and was awarded the bronze medal, which was awarded to the winner of the county contest. The district contest was held April 21. at Bedford. Jeffersonville. Hunting-bury. New Albany and Bedford com| eted. The winner of this contest. Mary Duncan, of Bedford, was awarded a ten dollar gold piece. The final state contest will be held at Bloomington, May 5. At the time the annual goes to press, we feel confident that our s|� eaker and our school will be victorious. sl[ B.li.S. ]D 128 The H-eme-e H = BEDFORD’S GREATEST INDUSTRY Until about the year 1871, Bedford was only a small rural community of about 2.5(H) inhabitants. In that year it was found that the stone that lay under the entire surrounding territory was of much better quality for building than any other lime stone. Naturally the great stone quarries and mills sprung up and Bedford being right in the heart of the stone belt, increased by leaps and bounds, until at present time we boast a population of 12.000. For about thirty-five years we have been taking out the stone and at present the supply seems almost as inexhaustible as ever. Realizing the importance of this industry to the present and also the coming generation, the Civics class of the High School made a thorough investigation of the industrial conditions both in the mills and the quarries. It is rather ditlicult to get an accurate idea of either mill or quarry until a visit is made to them. Ix?t us follow a piece of stone through its entire history from the time it lies imbedded beneath great beds of mud and shale. The dirt and shale is first removed in the process known as stripping. After the ground has been charged with dynamite the blast is exploded loosening the earth so that the steam shovels can do their work. Then the hydraulic strippers are turned in and the loose earth is washed away before the itowerful streams of water from the great nozzle. Next the ehannelers are set going and soon the whole ledge is cut with lines about twelve or fifteen feet apart and ten feet deep. One little key block is first taken out of the corner and then the big slabs of stone are rolled over on their sides and hoisted from the hole by the derricks. From the derricks the stone is stacked in large piles to season. Finally before it goes to the mills it is scabbled or roughed down to something near the size required in the mill. From the scabbier the stone is loaded on a fiat car and run into the mill. At the mill the stone is lifted from the car by an electric traveler and placed on the bed of a diamond saw where it is quickly sawed down to the desired size. Next it goes to the planers, where it is cut and smoothed to the desired shaj e as far as possible. Suppose our stone is to l e a window sill on some big building. It cannot be entirely completed by the planers and so it is taken to the cutters’ bench. Here the stone is worked on with compressed air chisels until it is the exact sha|K? required and then receives a final smothing. The | art of the stone not to show in the building is next painted black, to protect it from the cement used in building and after receiving its proper number is carefully loaded in a box car or crated on a flat car with many more stones of a similar kind. On this car the finished stone rides to its destination and is put in its exact place in the building. In a vast industry like this where from 8.000.000 to 12.000.000 cubic feet of stone are turned out annually, many men and the best of machinery are required. 1—1 I_ 0Q A S i—i 129 The H rte-e-r-’ In the last year one thousand five hundred and twenty-eight men were employee! in the quarries while the mills employed one thousand three hundred and fifty-nine. The total output was approximately eight million cubic feet of stone in the rough from the quarries and about four million feet of finished stone from the mills. In the quarries about twenty-five percent of the stone taken out is of no value as building material. Some of this is made into lime and some is used on roads. There is also a great waste of stone in the mills. Some of this is used on roads, as it is usually good top material. This stone contains 97.26 | ercent of carlxinate of lime, a very essential fertilizer in some parts of the country, and it is hoped that in the future some of the waste may lie used for this purpose. There are five classes of stone from this district, namely. No. 1 Bluff. No. 2 Bluff. Cull block, blue, and mixed. The standard of morals and firm loyalty is very high, both in the mills and quarries. The chance for advancement is in proportion to ability and willingness of the employee. The quarries run slightly behind the mills in the matter of education because of the number of foreign laborers employed. Out of one mill employing two hundred and fifty men only two were illiterate. The chief educational deficiency was in Spelling. Mathematics. English and Penmanship. The average wage scale in the mills and quarries follows: WAGE SCALE (Mills) UsaorWou MlV Walk Max. Wxcr. Hu or Wmuc Draughtsmen............$ 4.00 week ? 50.00 week 9 Office Force............ 50.00 month 150.00 mo. 10 StoneCutters..............50 day 5.00 day 8 Carvers...................50 “ 5.80 8 Planermen.................22 hour .35 hour 10 Gang Sawyers..............20 .35 “ 14 Diamond Sawyers...........30 “ .40 “ 14 Blacksmiths...............25 “ .40 “ 10 Hookers ...................20 .30 12 Traveler Runners..........28J “ .35 “ 12 Carblockers...............20 “ .40 “ 10 Mechanics............................ 150.00 mo. 10 laborers..................17J .27$ hr. 10 Lathe Men.................22 ' .35 “ 10 Foremen.............................. 150.00 mo. 10 WAGE SCALE (QlARRIKS). Scabblers $ 2.85 day Machinists $2.50- 3.30 Blacksmiths 3.10- 1.00 “ Mechanics 3.40- 2.30 “ Stripping Pumpmen 2.20 3.00 “ Office Force Signal Bovs $ .00 day Water Bovs 90 “ Derrick Runners 2.30 “ Derrick Helpers 1.90 “ t=DD RHS 1E 130 The H-orre-e-H Stone Breakers 2.30 Drill Runners 2.30 ’’ Drill Helpers 1.65 ’ Drill Fireman 1.65 “ Machine Runners 2.75 ’’ Machine Fireman 1.75 Machine Helper 1.65 ’’ laborers 1.65 Steam Shovel Men 3.40 Working hours, summer. 10 hours a day: winter. 9 hours a day. A list of the quarries and mills of the Bedford-Oolitic district follows: QUARRIES Furst-Kerber. Reed’s. P. M. B. Giberson’s. Peerless. Dark Hollow. Ingalls’. Blue Hole. Norton’s. Hoosier. Wallner’s. MILLS Bedford Cut Stone Co. Bedford Steam Stone Works. Wallner Mill. Brooks’ Cut Stone Mill. Consolidated Stone Co. J. P. Fait Furst-Kerber. Hoosier Cut Salem Mill. Ingalls’ Mill A. Ingalls’ Mill B. Ingalls Mill C. McMillan Son. Black Diamond Mill. John A. Rowe Co. Mill. Shea. Donnely Giberson Co.. Mill A. Shea. Donnely Giberson Co.. Mill B. Stone City Cut Stone Co. Henry Struble Cut Stone Co. i=DI B.M.S ]Q3 131 The H-emeer QUARRY VIEW SHOWING CHANNELERS AT WORK. 131 t = The l-i-or z- 2r-J = QUARRY VIEW STACKING YARD. sn RHs ]p==nci 134 135 OFFICERS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The VvorrQ.-Q.r- ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ’15-’16 The Athletic Association has I een more successful this year than ever before. The officers for this year were. E. W. Montgomery. Faculty member: Charles Strout. President; Ralph Patton. Vice-President: Ray Snow. Secretary: Robert Martin. Treasurer. To ibis organization, more than any other, the school owes its success, both in Athletics and Debating. The purpose of the association is to back all the activities of the school. This year the association bought new basket ball suits for the team, bought uniforms and music for the band, and financed all the basket ball trips and debates. The success of the district tournament here was largely due to the efficient management of the association. (Jreat interest has been aroused this year, there being al out one hundred and fifty members, nearly double last year’s membership. Not only was this interest manifested among the students but also among the citizens of Bedford as was shown by the enthusiastic attendance at the basket ball games. This year has been our banner year, but let’s all get under and see if next year can not be a little better. o]| B.|-I.5 l m 137 138 FIRST TEAM = The H- rr z- zr-J = BASKET BALL 1915-1916 Coach Montgomery had to develop an entirely new team this year, all the members of last years team having been graduated with the exception of Captain George Hays. George was disabled at the first of the season and unable to play so Mr. Montgomery faced the task of developing a new team to play the hardest schedule ever played by any southern Indiana team. Basket ball practice started the third day of school. September 15, 1915. and lasted until we were put out of the running in the district tournament. At the first call for candidates for the first team seventeen boys reported. This squad worked together for a few days and was then cut to twelve. I ater this squad was cut and eleven men were carried on the squad up to the tournament. These eleven men were, Hays (Capt.) Crowe, Stephenson. Patton. Auerlwich, Martin. Hawkins. Strout, Snow. Armstrong, and Monical. This team played twenty-five games, loosing twelve and winning thirteen. They won the first eight games and it looked as if we had a sure winner, but when they met Thorn town they met their first defeat. Although they lost their game yet every one was pleased with the fine showing we made against the State Champions. From this time to the end of the season we met the best teams in the state and every game was fought hard whether we won or lost. This team held Bloomington, our old rival, to the closest score any Bedford team ever has held them. and twice we barely had victory snatched from our hands. At Bloomington we had them 1) to -I at the end of the first half, then Armstrong was taken out and they began to score on us. While here at Bedford we held Bloomington 13 to 12 and then scored more field goals than they did. but were defeated on fouls. If there is anything in dope we have it on Bloomington this year. We defeated Kokomo here and .the next night they went up and defeated Bloomington, with Kokomo’s l est guard out of the game. Rochester, after having been on the train all day. got in Bloomington about 7:30 o’clock at night, went directly down to the gym and proceeded to beat Bloomington. They came down here the next night and met defeat at our hands in one of the greatest games ever seen on the local floor. Much credit must In? given Mr. Montgomery for accomplishing what he did with this team. No man ever worked harder or put his heart into the work more than Mr. Montgomery did. to develop a respectable team out of a squad of green recruits. Some people seemed to go out of their way to criticize Mr. Montgomery’s coaching. But these people were outside of the school and certainly did not understand what they were talking about. As a member of the team I wish to say that whenever we made any mistake on the basket ! all floor it was not from lack of coaching, but was for the most part from the lack of experience. We certainly do think that Mr. Montgomery Q] B.h.S ][S 139 The H-eme-e-i will turn out an excellent team next year and every one should give him their best support. As a leader George Hays certainly showed himself at his best in the basket ball game. We owe much to George for what success we acquired this year. The fact of the matter is that we expected too much of George. He was the only experienced man on the team this year and we depended too much upon him. Repeatedly we gave the ball to him rather than shoot, ourselves. This was not because he wanted to but because we did not have confidence in ourselves. Many people remember only the defeats that we suffered this year, and do not remember the victories. They seem to forget that we defeated some of the strongest teams in the state. Although we lost in the tournament you must remember that we were up against the strongest team in the tournament and they were an experienced team. Bloomington’s team had played together for four years and been through several state tournaments while our team lacked the experience. Only one of the boys who played in the tournament on our team had ever played on a first team before and that one was Captain Hays. The other boys who were entered in the tournament were Ferroll Crowe. Bussell Stephenson. Nelson Monical. Spaine Armstrong. Robert Martin, and Eathel Hawkins. Therefore taking it all in all this has been a very successful season: the wonder of the season is not that we lost the games that we did but rather that we won as many as we did with a new team. Nelson Monical was elected captain of next year’s team, and with five men of the first squad this year left and many more promising recruits. B. H. S. will certainly have a championship team next year. We all hojie so and let every one give their best sup| ort to Mr. Montgomery and the team. Let every one now stand and sing Three Cheers for Itedford High School.” and we know she will meet but few defeats next year. DISTRICT BASKET BALL TOURNAMENT March 10-11, 1916 Bedford was successful in securing the district Basket Ball Tournament again this year. This was due to the fine treatment and hospitality given to the teams last year. This tournament is a big thing to the school and the athletic committee was loyally backed by all members of the school. The tournament was a great success from all points of view except that Bedford did not win it. Large crowds attended all sessions and this made it a financial success. There were many excellent games and several of them had to go over time. Although we had hopes of winning the tournament sl B.M.S. ira MO The H-orra-e-H = they were soon blasted after our first game in the tournament, Friday night This game was practically for the championship of the district, the Bedford and Bloomington teams being without a doubt the strongest teams in this district The Bloomington team which was a team of veterans and had played together for four years had the advantage over our one year team and swept us off our feet. Just two weeks Iwfore we played Bloomington here and held them 18 to 12 and were defeated then on fouls. This shows what our team really was capable of doing. The final game of the tournament was played between Bloomington and Salem. Salem had no chance at any time against the fast passing work and excellent goal shooting of the Bloomington team. RESULTS OF THE GAMES. Winner Looser Score Owensburg... 23 18 Salem 19--18 Oolitic Springville ... 27- 8 New Albany .. Smithville.... 24-23 Linton Freedom 35 21 Bloomington .. Bedford 29 13 Owensburg S| encer 25-24 Salem Oolitic (10 min. overtime) 26- 25 New Albany .. Linton 28-26 Bloomington .. Owensburg ... 33- 9 Salem New Albany .. FINAL GAME. 15-14 Bloomington . . Salem 25-14 The referees |were Mr. Raymond Jared, of Terre Haute, and Mr. Harlen Montgomery, of Seymour. BI Bh5. l[S 141 The H-errxz-e-r- GEORGE HAYS. Captain Hays played forward this year. It was due to his captaincy that the team had so successful a year. He was one of the fast floor men and could always be seen going after the ball, although he was not very large. His eye for long shots would always add a few points to the score. NELSON MONICAL. Nelson was the man who never was known to fail to put all he had after the ball and this “all” was more than many forwards could stand, when they went up against him. He is captain elect for next year and we are sure we will have the best team in the school history under his leadership. 112 FARROLL CROWE. Crowe played goal forward this year and it was his eye for the basket that helped win many a game. His basket in the five-minute overtime game with Seymour will never be forgotten. He will be back with us next fall. RUSSELL STEPHENSON. Jack.” who played center this year was one of the main stays of the team. Jack was never known to be out of the game, and it was due to his floor work that the ball was brought down to our goal. He was back to help guard and no man was ever known to run over him. He will be with us next year and should prove a .great strength to the team. t B.fi. SPA IN E ARMSTRONG. Spaine could always lx- depended on to be under the goal. His weight enabled him to hold any man he ran up against. Spaine will bo missed at his old position next year to the sorrow of all. ROBERT MARTIN. Bob” won his fame at Sheridan, where he caged them from all angles. His height gave him the advantage over all opposing centers. He could always be depended upon to put all” he had into the game. The Fi-eme-e-H = CHARLES STROUT. The big left hander” added many goals to our score on account of his ability to put them in from under the basket. He is another who will be missed next year. WILL AUERBACH. Although small, he was mighty and could always be counted on for a goal or two. His sensational work on the floor in the Kokomo game added another victory for B. II. S. He will be back at forward next year. The RAY SNOW. While playing center, he had the honor of never being outjumped. His ability to come down the side lines and cage them from this angle made us many points. Snow is a graduate and will be missing from the lineup next year. RALPH PATTON. Pat has been declared by some teams to weigh 400 pounds, although he weighs only 195 | ounds. He was always there, at the right place, and willing to do his best. He was a tower of strength in both offense and defense. EATHF.L HAWKINS. Although a substitute guard on the team. Kathel’s work cannot be well forgotten. No man ever got back of him. It was due to his dodging that the ball was started up the tloor. He will be back again next year and should develop into a strong guard. 145 THe H-eme-e-H = MIL MONTGOMERY. He worked day and night. if nec-sary, to get the team in shape. And it was through this faithful work that caused the team to take the great interest in the games. Mr. Montgomery believed in playing the game at all times. When the season began he had. with the exception of one man. a practically green team. Out of this bunch of raw recruits, he developed no doubt the best team in the history of Basket Ball in Bedford High School. Next year he has men left who are experienced. So watch out for B. H. S. in Basket Ball. MR. BURTON. Much credit must be given him for the development of men on the second team. He never failed to do all he could for the team and it might be said that it was done as well as any one could do. He and Mr. Montgomery are planning on having a strong track team this year. Q]| B.N.SOQ m The H-eme-e-H Mutt is right there when it ecmes to leading yells. He was always there when pep was needed for the team. Mutt will he with us airain next vear. Henry was always willing to do all possible for the team and was an able yell leader, who took charge of the yells at various times. HIGH S(’HO:)L GYMNASIUM a an.s [s 147 1. 2. The H-one-e-H • Hit ’em high! Hit em low! Yea Bedford! Ix?t’s go! YELLS 7. Rah! Rah! Rah! Team! Team! Team! (Last name of player way be substituted for team.) Zickety boom, rah! rah! Zickoty boom, rah! rah! Who rah! Who rah! Bedfon! High School. Rah! Rah! Rah! 8. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Bedford! Bedford! Bedford! (Who) Bedford. (Who) Bedford. (Who) Bedford! Bedford! Bedford! 3. Yea Bedford! Yea Bedford! Yea Bedford! B-E-D-FO-R-D Bedford. (Who) Bedford. (Who) Bedford. (Who) Bedford! Bedford! Bedford! 4. Rah! Sis-s-s-s-s BOOM! BEDFORD! 15 RAHS FOR (TEAM.) 9. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Team! Team! Team! (Who) Team. (Who) Team. (Who) Team! Team! Team! 5. Kazook! Kazite! Kazook! Kazite! Red. White! Red. White! Hurrah. Hurress! Hurrah. Hurress! Bully for old B. H. S. (CHANT) 6. Fight! Fight! Fight! ((letting faster and faster and continuing indefinitely, end in loud whistle. 10. Three cheers for Bedford High School! For B. H. S Now all together. In Basket Ball we're best. Tra. la. la. la. la. la. la. ’dainst our Bedford’s Track Team None can comjiete. Three cheers for Bedford High School Who knows no defeat. (Repeat) S]D B.M.S. 1D 148 The H-eme-eH = RECORD Oct. 8. Oolitic. 3 B. H. S.. 33. Place. Bedford. This was the first frame of the season and was very one sided. Mr. Montgomery played the entire squad of thirteen boys in this game. Oolitic did not score a field goal. Oct. 15. Newberry. 15- B. H. S.. 17. Pi.ace, Bedford. Newberry had a veteran team which showed up well in the district tournament hut our boys made up in fight what they lacked in knowledge and experience. Strout did most of the scoring in this game, getting five field goals. Oct. 22. Switz City. 16 B. H. S.,24. Place, Bedford. The Switz City team was the team which proved to be the “black horse.” in the district tournament last year and was the team which eleminated Bedford. This year the boys went in with the determination to avenge that defeat, and they certainly did. It looked good for us after defeating practically the same veteran team which put us out of the running last year. Snow scored the most points in this game, getting 18 of the 24. Nov. 6. Newberry. 18 B. H. S..20. Place Newberry. This was the first game away from home and the team showed up well. The place where they played was like a fighting ring and the game resembled a wrestling match or foot ball game. The playing space was 30x40 feet, the ceiling 15 feet high with rods running around the room at intervals to hook your chin on. This was the first time that Newberry was ever defeated at home, having beaten Washington. Linton and several other large schools. Nov. 12. Sullivan. 26 B. H. S.. 29. Place. Sullivan. The entire squad of eleven men was taken on this trip to Sullivan and to Carlisle and all got to play in each game. The score was 14 11 at the end of the first half. Snow played the last half and got six field goals. Nov. 23. Carlisle. 10-B. H. S..22. Place. Carlisle The score was tied 9—9 at the end of the first half but they didn’t get a single field goal the last half. The work of Armstrong and Monical was especially good in this game. Nov. 19. Kokomo. 21 B. II. S.. 23. Place. Bedford. Bedford won her seventh straight victory of the season. from Kokomo in a very fast and interesting game. The score was 21 to 14 in Kokomo’s favor with only a few minutes to play when Hays. Auerbach and Stephenson were put in the game. Auerbach scored two field goals while Hays got one field goal and three fouls. This was the first northern Indiana team met and was one of the strongest in the state. Nov. 26. Thorntown, 12 B. H. S., 5. Place, Bedford. The team met their first defeat at the hands of the ex-state champions. It was one of the best games ever seen on a local Iloor and our boys fought hard from whistle BD B.h.S. ]D 149 The FFone-e-P to whistle. Monical seemed to be everywhere in this frame and did the best work at holding the state champions to the lowest score they had ever been held. Although defeated every one was delighted by the fine showing made by our team in this game. Dec. 3. Kokomo. 32-B. H. S.. 9. Place, Kokomo. The team was entirely off form in this game and it seemed as if they could not get their bearings. This was due to the long trip that day and the fellows did not feel in any condition to play. Dec. 4. Rochester. 31 B. H.S.. 14. Place. Rochester Although again defeated, the score does not tell the game. Arnold, the big Rochester center, was too much for our boys and drop| ed them in from any angle. He scored 19 of his teams points. In the last few minutes of the game. Hays. Crowe, and Stephenson were put in the game and they passed the ball all around the other team. Dec. 10. Vincennes. 20- B. H. S., 12. Place. Vincennes. Our team had not yet recovered from the slump it fell into during the northern trip, and let the Vincennes team put one over on them. It was a slow game, neither team playing very fast ball. Dec. 11. Washington. 25 B. H. S.. 19. Place. Washington. Bedford lost to Washington for the first time in history. This was one of the hardest fought games of the whole year, but the veteran Washington players were just as big as we were and they proceeded to show us how to play rough. Our boys lost the game because of their inability to hit the basket, for they had a large number of open shots which they missed. Dec. 17. Bloomington, 21 B. H. S.. 15. Place, Bloomington. This was the first time we met Bloomington this year and we went against them with high hoj es and held these ho| es until Armstrong was put out of the game, near the end of the first half. The score was 9 to 4 in our favor at the end of the first period. Although defeated Coach Montgomery had no complaints to make of the game and and was well pleased with our team’s playing. Dec. 24. Seymour. 22 B. H. S.. 2-1. Place. Bedford. Our team loafed on the job in this game and could have rolled a big score if they had tried. The game went five minutes overtime but our boys came through with the goods when they had to. Jan. 8. Crawfordsville, 36-B. H. S.. 13. Place. Bedford. Bedford lost this game to what proved to be next to the best team in the state. We were handicapped in this game because Monical had been out sick, all week and was unable to play. Grimes of Craw fords ville was the star in this game and scored 18 points. Jan. 14. Sullivan. 15-B. H. S.. 21. Place. Bedford. Sullivan met their second defeat of the year at our ll B.H5. 11S 150 fhe H-ORG-eP hands but in a much bettor name than the first one. The Sullivan boys showed a great improvement and were a very fast team, but our team also showed considerable improvement Jan. 22. Rochester. 14 B. II. S.. 19. Place, Bedford. After having defeated some of the best teams of the state, including Bloomington, up to this time. Rochester met their second defeat of the year at Bedford. Although they beat us good up there we sure did l eat them down here. It was a fight from begining to the end and our boys never gave down. Arnold. Rochester’s star center, who up to this time had an average of 13 goals jx r game, was held to 4 goals by Stephenson. This seemed the kind of boy Jack could handle and he did his part in doing so. Jan. 28. Vincennes. 2-1 B. II. S.. 22. Place. Bedford. Vincennes defeated us for the second time this year, but luck certainly was with them. The game had to go overtime, being tied 22 to 22 at the end of the game. Smith, the little Vincennes forward, was so fast that he slipped away from our team the last half and caged 5 baskets. Feb.5. Washington. 16 B. H. S.. 14. Place. Bedford. Another close one gone to our old friends from Washington. Our boys were all right the first half, but they were not in it the last half, having 6 against 5. We will always remember Mr. Sotzin with kindest regards. Feb. 11. New Albany. 17 B. H. S.. 15. Pi.acb. New Albany. Good referees seem to be scarce in this part of the state from the looks of our last three games. This was the longest game our boys ever played. 40 minutes in. They were on the floor 2 hours and a half. After Hays was put out by injuries (thanks to Mr. Bates) things went New Albany 8 way. Feb. 5. Bloomington, 13 B. H. S.. 12. Place. Bedford. Again we taste defeat at the hands of our old enemies. The game should have been ours, but as usual, luck was against us and for Bloomington. They l eat us on fouls and did not score a single field goal in the first half. Bedford got 4 field goals and 4 foul goals, while Bloomington got 3 field goals and 7 fouls. The largest crowd that ever witnessed a basket ball game in this part of the state witnessed this game. Fifteen hundred | eople attended this game. The receipts were $212.50 Feb. 19. Sheridan. 16 B. H. S.. IS. Place. Sheridan The reserves of the first sriuad were sent t: Sheridan and they proceeded to take the Sheridan team down the line. The boys made a good impression there. Every one thought they must lx some college team. Feb. 25. New Albany ,15. B. H, S.. 26. Place. Bedford. The boys were after revenge in this game and certain- Hl B.H.S. 1[Q 151 The H-om-eF2 ly did hit the New Albany fellows hard. It was a good game and every one was glad to see the boys play so hard. This was the first time that New Albany had been defeated. Mar. 3. Austin, 12 B. H. S.. 2f . Place. Bedford. Austin, who defeated our 2nd team at Austin, came over here expecting to do the same thing, not knowing it was our 2nd team that they played at home. The only reason the score was not bigger was because we did not have enough time. The Austin boys went home quite surprised and disappointed at their showing. Crowe got 10 baskets in this game and Monical 8. Mar. 10. Bloomington, 29- B. H. S.. 13. Place. Bedford. No excuses to make for this game. It was our last game together as a team and we sure did feel bad. Wait till the next year, is the old saying, and we surely will beat Bloomington. Total Points scored by B. H. S. IS2. Total Points scored by opponent—479. Bedford won 13 games and lost 12. Mr. Merele Abbot, of Indianajiolis. did most of the refereeing this year and his work certainly was excellent. Both teams were always assured of a square deal when he was refereeing. Toward the close of the season Mr. Von Ammerman. of Indianapolis, also refereed some of our games and his work also was very good. Mr. John McCormick also refereed several games and as usual his work was entirely satisfactory. a]t 152 153 SECOND BASKET BALL TEAM The H-o-rxz-e-r-’ = SECOND BASKET BALL TEAM Ik-dford was not only represented by one of the best varsity basket ball teams in the state, but the second team that wore the Red and White compared favorably with many first teams in this | art of the state, as is shown by their schedule and record of games. Early in the season with Mr. Burton as manager, the team was organized. As has been the custom, the l est players in the Boy’s League, who were eligible, according to the State High School Athletic Association's ruling, comprised the team. There was much shifting on this team and a player was added to. or taken from, the team just as he was showing his ability. Only those who will be eligible the next year are considered as candidates, the idea being to train the boys to play well together. As any team will do. this one won part of its games and lost part of them, but they could always be depended on to play from whistle to whistle. Their greatest work was to develop the first team and from the number of hard knocks they certainly did their duty. From this squad will go many, who with others will constitute the best team that ever represented Bedford High School and who. next year, will destroy the tradition that a southern Indiana school cannot win a state-championship. The boys that played on follow: Joseph McMahon Nelson Joyner Charles Wible Russell Stephenson George Rowe the second team this year Robert Martin Kathcl Hawkins Fred Callahan Davis Harrison Karl Keithle.v SECOND TEAM RECORD Bedford Opponent Nov. 19. Oolitic at Bedford ... 22 .. 31 Jan. 8. Oolitic at Bedford ....14.. 18 Nov. 26. Mitchell at I ted ford . ...21... 4 Dec. 10. Mitchell at Mitchell.. ...15... 25 Jan. 15. Austin at Austin .... 4 . 21 Jan. 22. Paoli at Bedford — ....28... 13 Feb. 4. I’aoli at Paoli ....12... .. .. 9 154 = The H-eme-e-p = THE BOYS’ BASKET BALL LEAGUE For the past three years Bedford High School has had an organized basket ball league. The purpose of this league is to give all the boys in school the opportunity of some su| ervised physical exercise and to develop material for the coming teams. Our school was among the first to adopt this system and since, many other schools having adopted similar systems. Our old friends. Bloomington, so much admired our system that they had one of our former students explain it to them that they might follow our example. The system is to allow all boys who wish, to play basket ball at least one evening out of every week. At the first of the year the teams are organized as equally as possible. In this way the boys acquire the skill and experience so necessary ta a good basket ball player. Most of the first team are boys who got their experience in the league work. Each year a second team is picked from the best players of the league to scrimmage with the first team and also to enter into some interscholastic contests. Every league team is given the opportunity of playing a curtain raiser for one of the big games at least once in the season and this year the curtain raisers proved more interesting than ever as they were hotly contested. March 20 to 24. two games being played each evening until the final. The tournament was held according to association rules and all the games showed the result of Mr. Burtons coaching. All games were well attended and some of the games proved much more interesting than some of the games of the sectional tournament. The final game was between teams No. 3 and No. 5. five winning by a score of 19 to 10. The curtain raiser for this game was between the boys of the first team that will be eligible next year and those who will be ineligible. The score was tied 19 to 19. The number of boys in the league work was about eighty for the entire year. Including the first and second teams about one hundred boys were engaged in this branch of athletics. Much credit for the success of this system is due Mr. Burton who conducted the league teams. Mr. Burton worked hard with these boys three afternoons out of each week and one night with the second team. The schedule of the boys league tournament follows: Winner Ix ser Score At the beginning of the year eight teams were organized and at the mid year two more were added. At the end of each season a tournament is held and a silver cup awarded to the winning team. This years was held from Monday 4:20.......Team No. 5 vs. Team No. 6 12 9 5:20......Team No. 8 vs. Team No. 12 53— 0 Tuesday 4:20......Team No. 7 vs. Team No. 9 19 5 •• 5:20.....Team No. 3 vs. Team No. 11 38— 0 s][ B.H.5 ]n 156 TlTe H-eme-er Wednesday 4:20. .Team No. 4 vs. Team No. 10 28 15 5:20. .Team No. 5 vs. Team No. 8 14 10 Thursday 4:20..Team No. 3 vs. Team No. 7 M s 5:20.. Team No. 5 vs. Team No. 4 15—14 Friday 5:20..Team No. 6 vs. Team No. 3 10 10 The following were chosen by the coaches from the league tournament teams as probably the l est men: FIRST ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM. Joyner. F. Harrison. C. McMahan. F. Calahan, G. and (’apt. Wible. G. SECOND ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM. Child. F. Keithlcy. F. Boyd Shuart G. Hawkins C. Pearson Thoroman Green, C. Smith. G. Malott, G. and ('apt. HONORABLE MENTION. Malcolm Sherwood B. Crowe Rowe Sciarra The personnel of the entire league follows: BOYS BASKET BALL LEAGUE. TEAM NO. 3 Hugh George Joseph McMahon. Capt. Stanley Crowe John Malcom R« ' Child Samuel Hitchcock Donald Ix vell TEAM NO. 4. Loyd Malott Charles Dodd Wm. Duncan Virgil Williams Nelson Joyner Carroll Howard Charles Wallner Roland Edwards TEAM NO. 5. Charles Wible. Capt. Frank Sherwood Merle Boyd Davis Harrison Arthur Shuart Arthur Hughes Carl Hawkins Harlan Bailey TEAM NO. 6. Harry Smith. Capt. Leonard Weaver John Underwood Dudley Wykoflf Wm. Hinshaw Wm. Currie Emery Miller TEAM NO. 7. Carleton Thoroman. Capt. Earl Kiethley Ray Mitchell Far roll Speakc John Owen Benjamin Sciarra Carl Dalton (’lark Bieriger. TEAM NO. a Fred Callahan. Capt. John Beauchamp Barney Crowe Harold Standish Ralph Green GeofTery Hawkins Ralph Hunter Harry Short TEAM NO. 9. George Rowe. Capt. Howard Allen John Faubion Arthur Stipp Cecil Child Blaine Guthrie George Armstrong Joseph Dussard TEAM NO. 10. Carl Pearson. Capt. Edward Gibson t B.M.S ] 157 George Flynn Orth Smith David Hamilton Wayne Harryman Welier Walker The H-eme-e-p TEAM NO. 11. Henry Quayle. ('apt. Paul Whalen Maurice Cameron Eugene Newkirk James Haverly Glen Bartlett Henry Pearson TEAM NO. Austin Day. Capt. Harry Hitchock John Stalker Leland Armstrong Vivian Southers Raymond Stipp Joseph Fines GIRLS’ BASKET BALL LEAGUE With the opening of school the basket ball season begins. The girls, as well as the boys, take great interest in athletics, so on September the twenty-second there was a meeting called for all girls wishing to play basket ball. The girls res|x nded very well to this call and. the week following, they had their first practice. Four teams were organized with substitutes on each team. Two of the teams were composed of girls who were inexperienced in basket ball and the other two were of girls who had played on last year’s team. If all girls would take as much interest in the girls’ athletics as was shown by both the old and the new girls at their first practice, there would be many more teams and a greater rivalry would lie kept up among them. One of the many pleasures given the first team was the opportunity to play the teachers’ team on December the seventh. This game was a very interesting and exciting one. the teachers winning by a score of seven to five. At the beginning of the new semester there was a meeting called for girls who had just entered high school and any others who wanted to join the league teams at this time. Very few girls came out. so the four teams kept on playing and becoming more experienced, until the close of school. All girls express their intention of working up better teams and encouraging more girls to play basket ball in the future as it is a good recreation and is beneficial to health. Sl[ B H S. E 158 The H-eme-e-H GIRLS’ BASKET BALL LEAGUE D B.H.S. 1QCS1 The H-one-e-H Bedford High Bedford High School now Iia- a real band. The band is a necessary feature at'all games and at all other inter-scholastic contest', where its main duty is to contribute noise and enthusia m. However the music end was not neglected. CORNETS Howard Allen George Howe Leland Armstrong Samuel Hithccock Maurice RadclifFe ALTO- Emery .’lil'.er School Band much to the volume with his baritone horn. The High School is justly proud of this organization, for not every high school can boast a band. '1 he members are as follows: DRUMS Paul Jackson Harry Kiethley Henry Pearson BARITONE (DIRECTOR) E. F. Burton SAXAPHONE Howard Hatfield Mr. Burton directed the band and ?iso added TROMTONE James Haverly CLARINET— Arthur Shuart IASS — Fred Callahan PICCOLO - Frank Teed. Jr. Merrie! fathers Hl 160 161 BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL BAND The H-oReer- 1 RALPH PATTON 1916 Track Captain TRACK 19 15 Last year the school entered track work with much more enthusiasm than ever l efore. Our team had only two boys that had taken part in any meet. These were Patton and Hays. Hays was captain of the 1915 team and could always be counted on for several points in both mile and half mile. Patton also was a sure point winner in the dual meets. Early in the track season however we found a boy who excelled in anything he undertook. This was Ray Pace. Before the season was out he was running the quarter mile in record time and also placing well on the 220 and the broad jumps. The Bloomfield meet was our first meet and we easily carried off most of the points taking all three places in several events. The score at this meet was S3 to 34 in our favor. The next meet was with the strong Evansville team. In this meet we were handicapped to an extent by a lack of | ole vaulters and hurdlers. Stephenson who by this time had developed into an exceptionally good man in the long runs, was disabled to a degree by a sore foot. With Stephenson out in the half we almost lost heart but Pace again stepped into the breach and ran the half in better time than Stephenson had done. In this Evansville meet we lost by the close score of 66 to 51. In all the runs we showed our superiority as a team, but in the Hurdles and Vault we were rather at a loss against their two veterans. RAY PACE Individual Point Winner, South Central. ’15 162 = The H-one-e-H = ®)) : Owing toSte|)hen8on’« lame foot Evansville got such a lead on the relay that the other three men on our team could not recover it although the time made was excellent. Our next meet was the South Central at Linton on May 8. Here we took second place in the meet, only losing to Washington, the state champions, by a few points in the Hurdles and Vault. These two events won them the state championship again in 1915. The South Central score was. Washington 63. Bedford 27. Linton 17. and Sullivan 10. In a sensational race. Pace beat their champion half miler. who till that time had been unbeaten. Pace tied for the individual championship of the meet, winning 13 | oints. Patton was hindred in the jumps by the slick condition of the ground caused by a rain storm during the meet, and so he didn’t do so well as he might have otherwise. The large relay cup was won by our team in the most sensational event of the day. The relay team ran as follows: Pearson first. Hays second. Patton third, and Pace fourth. Pearson lost us some and Hays failed to gain any on his man so when Patton started in on his juarter we had considerable lead to overcome. Patton did his work well, tying Washington’s colored boy. but before Pace could get a start the Washington runner fell in front of him giving their last man a start of about twenty yards. That last quarter mile will never lie forgotten by any who witnessed it. Pace gained on the Washington runner all the way and finally passed him just at the tape. Five of the team represented the school at the state meet at Indiana| olis on the following Saturday. While not taking any points in the meet we finished fourth or fifth in all events entered and all the team | erformed better than usual. Pace easily won his heat in the quarter mile and had it not been for the large number running and his poor start he would prol ably have won. as the final was under his best time. The five that attended the state meet were. Pace. Patton. Hays. Stephenson and Pearson. The other meml ers of the team were Walker. Drehoble. Harrison, and Hranaman. The record of the team certainly shows well for Mr. Montgomery’s coaching. Mr. Burton’s work along this line was also a great factor in our success. 19 16 In the fall of 1915 a cross country squad was organized and divided into evenly matched teams, similar to the league basket ball work. A course of two miles was selected and two runs were taken but the weather was so inclement that the cross country squad had to be alwndoned. This spring as soon as the weather permitted many of the boys began to work on cross country runs. At the conclusion of the basket ball season a call was issued for candidates for track work. Thirty-four boys responded to this call. Teams were again organized along the league plan and a record was kept of the winning team. The intention was to have a novice meet between these teams, the regular team to be picked from the first winners in the various events. This plan had to be sot QH B.li.S. ]D 163 The H-one-e-H aside owing to the shortness of time for preparation for the Seymour meet. After the preliminary tryouts twenty men were kept on the squad. The Seymour meet that was scheduled for April 15 had to be canceled l ecause of the heavy rains. The pros| eets for the team this year seem exceptionally bright Patton. Stephenson. Walker. Pearson and Harrison are left from last year’s team and Meglemere. Rowe. Crowe, and Snow are all showing up exceptionally well. Other members of the squad are Hinshaw. Callahan, Mitchell. Joyner, Shuart, and Martin. Stephenson and Meglemere are running the mile in fine style. Rowe joins these two in the half and you have a trio hard to beat. Mutt” can also run the quarter as also can Snow and Pearson. Walker and Crowe are trimming up the dashes in record time. Harrison and Patton have been throwing the shot away and it is feared that unless Harrison is careful he will throw the discus so far that we can’t find it. The Hurdles are being run in faster time than we did last year. Our relay team composed of Rowe. Snow. Pearson. Patton. Meglemere. and Stephenson promises to surpass all former records. Bedford was victorious in the first field and track meet of the season with Manual Training High School, of Indianapolis. The score was 63 45. Gullett. of Manual, was the individual champion, winning eighteen points, and Garten. Manual, second, with fifteen points. Patton was third, with fourteen points. The meet was exceptionally fast. Snow winning the quarter in less than state record time. Gullctt also broke the state record for the 220 yard dash. Walker also tied the state record in the 100 yard dash. Rowe. Crowe, Patton and Meglemere showed up well in their events. Stephenson and Meglemere simply ran away from their men in the distances. Bedford also won the relay. Pearson. Stephenson. Rowe, and Snow running for the local school. The time was faster than our last years record in the South Central. From the showing made by the team in this meet our prospects look exceedingly bright for both the South Central and the State Meet. The South Central is to be held here May 13 between the five schools that are members. The members of the South Central Athletic and Oratorical Association are. Linton. Sullivan, Washington. Bedford, and Bloomington. We will also be represented at the state meet to be held at Franklin College this year. ElD B.h.S. ]D 164 TRACK TEAM. 1915 The H-cme-e-H THE ATHLETIC HONOR ROLL OF THE SCHOOL The “B” Men It is only since the organization of the new Athletic Association, three years ago. that letters have been awarded for winning in the different lines of sport. To win a B” a boy must play either three whole games of basket bailor participate in five. The same rule holds good for base ball whenever it is played. To win a letter in track which is our second major sport, an athlete must win a first in a dual meet or in the South Central meet, or a point in the state meet. The following athletes have won “B’s”. since the organization of the new association three years ago. Up to and including the track meet with Manual Training H. S.. April 29. 1916. Name Year letters How Won 1 Roy Murphy....... 1913 14_____1-----Basket ball 2 Rollie Blackwell .. 1913 14... 1 .. Basket ball 3 John Emery........1913-14-15.2____Basket ball. 2 yrs. 4 Edward Sproull... 1913-14-15.2— Basket ball. 2 yrs. 5 Ralph Wible.........1913 14 15.2___Basket ball. 2 yrs 6 Breese Stevens___1914.........1______Track 1 Athol Thomas — .1914 .1.. . .Track 8 Maurice Woods 1914-15... .. Basket ball 9 Harold Lane 1914-15 .. .1.. .. Basket ball 10 Paul Huff 1913-14-15.3 . . .2 basket ball, 1 trk 11 Raymond Mayer V. 1914 .1.. Track 12 Ralph Patton .... 1914-15-16 .4.. . .3 track. 1 B. B. 13 George Hays... 1914-14-15-16.5.. ..3 B. B.. 2 track 14 Ray Pace 1915 .1. . .Track 15 Spaine Armstrong . 1915-16.. .1.. .. Basket ball 16 Nelson Monica) — 1915-16... 1.. .. Basket ball 17 Farroll Crowe ... .1915-16.. .1.. .. Basket ball 18 Russell Stephenson 1815-16... 2.. .. Basket ball, track 19 Robert Martin .,.. .1915-16... 1.. .. Basket ball 20 Eathel Hawkins... .1915-16.. .1.. .. Basket ball 21 Ray Snow . .1915 16.. 2.. . 1 B. B.. 1 track 22 Charles Strout.... 1915-16.. 1.. .. Basket ball 23 Will Auerbach .1915-16... 1.. .. Basket ball 24 Welter Walker ... . .1915-16.. .1.. . .Track 25 Robert Meglemre. .1916 .1. . .Track 26 Davis Harrison ... 1916 .1.. . Track Lt-si B.li.S. 166 0 V I RAUAIMrtlOO — G sawa 167 The H-om-e-H Miss Morrow (English 9B)—Did any in the class ever see the Kaatskill Mountains? Noyes Bishop No. but I’ve seen them kill mice. Mr. Montgomery (Phys. and Hyg.) Now the human body contains sulphur. Roe Driscoll In what amounts? Mr. M.- Oh. in varying quantities. Roe Well, that may account for some girls making better matches than others. William Hinshaw’s mother in note for absence-Mr. Montgomery, kindly excuse William’s absence as he fell in the mud. By doing the same you will greatly oblige his mother. Miss King—Nelson, where’s your book? Nelson M -I lost it. Miss King I’d advise you to take a course in bookkeeping. Freshie Say. where’s Ray this hour? Senior I don’t know. Ixx k up Lucille's program. Prof. Newland (Physics 12 A) Who has the chewing gum? Roe Driscoll (as he absent-mindedly reaches in his pocket and pulls out a package) —Here have a cake. Miss King (Solid Geom. I) If proposition X is called “The Devil’s Coffin. ” what would you call Proposition XV. Student My vocabulary won’t express it. F—ierce lessons I. ate hours U nexi ected company N othing pre| arcd K— nocked standing Miss Millis Why is Latin called a dead language? Virginia Burton They are dead who ever spoke it, they are dead who ever wrote it. and they are dying painfully who now read it. If Miss Morrow went to Congress, we’d soon be discontented. for certainly in a great degree, we'd be Miss— represented. Said A 2 B—I C U It inclined 2 B A .1 Said B 2 A U R mind I C shows signs of slight D K An Interesting Experiment Take a laboratory full of boys, and introduce three pretty girls: to prove, that the boys will turn to rubber. Poetry by There are meters of accent. And meters of tone. But the best of all meters. Is to meet her alone. Miss Morrow Roe Driscoll, where’s your intuition? Roe I) Haven’t got any. I’ve only been in here a few days, and I didn’t know what to get. S]| B.li.S. ][Q 168 The Undivine Comedy PARADI8B A shaded room. An open fire. A cozy nook. And your heart's desire. Purgatory The selfsame room. With lights a few. The selfsame room. And ma there too. The H-eme-e-H = What’s in a Name? If Carol's a Webb, is Welter a Walker, and Katharine a Miller? Teacher—A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer. Small voice I wonder if that is why so many of us flunk. Miss Friedley—What two things were responsible for the rapid increase in population in early American History? Wm. Hinshaw Immigration and manufacture. Inferno The room, the shade. The nook, the fire. The blessed chance— And enter sire. Mary Sciarra Are you going to marry that girl you said was the light of your life? Arthur Quavle No, I have decided I'd rather live in the dark. Miss Morrow (quoting from Macbeth) Ix?ave the room and go at once, and stand not in order of your going.” Class make dash for door. Junior Have you heard about Davis Harrison's watch? Senior No. what aliout it? Junior There’s a girl in the case. Ray Snow I)o you know The Curse of an Aching Heart? Nelson Monical Yes. but how on earth did vou ever find it out? Robert Martin - How much radium could I get for a nickel? Prof. Newland —Oh. a piece about the size of your brain. Mr. Montgomery (to Mary Short, sitting in sun)— Mary, if that sun bothers you. you may move out of it. Mary Oh. no I love the son” We wonder whose. Carl Hall—My love. I press my suit on bended knee— Rachael Brock Why don't you borrow an ironing board? 169 The H-oFNz-e-H = Royal Order of Sleeping Brigade. Oath Resolved not to stay awake more than one period a day in the Assembly. Motto There’s a reason.” Note—Watch the assembly every Monday and Thursday mornings and all the day every day for some. Colors Black and White. Yell One long yawn. Royal High Sleepy Head........................Ray Snow Royal High Snorer and Bugler...............George Hays Chief Buzz Saw......................Robert Martin Royal High Privates George Rowe. Ferroll Crowe. Chas. Strout. Bob Meglemere. Jack Stephenson. High Privates of the Rear Ranks Nelson Monical. Nelson Joyner. Henry Pearson. Weber Walker. Miss Mitchusson This new little boy who’s crying so. says his name is Mose. Mr. Montgomery—Evidently an abbreviation of lachrymose.” Where am I?” exclaimed Ferroll Crowe, waking from a long delirum of fever. Am I in heaven?” No. dear,” cooed Ruth Stevens. “I’m still with you.” Mr. Newland (in chemistry)—I thought I told you to watch when that beaker boils over. Jack Stephenson—I did. Exactly five minutes after eleven. Miss Small Now if you want to sing, you will have to be still. Miss Morrow (in 12A English)—I think Hamlet” is a sermon on Hesitation.” (dance) Helen Armstrong Have you looked under the bed. Mary? Mary Duncan What for? Helen A. To see if there’s a man under it. Mary I). —No. I’ve given up all hopes. Fair Suffragette And now. if any one who has heard my s| eech wishes to ask a question. I shall be happy to answer. Weber Walker (from rear of hall)—If you haven’t any other company. may I see you home this evening? Fatty Malott Yes. I find my strength is failing, somewhat I used to Walk around the block every morning, but lately I feel so tired, that when I get half way round, I have to turn and come back. Miss Friedly was telling the class in English History of the Elizabethan Era. She turned to Will Auerbach and Asked How old was Elizabeth?” Seventeen on her last birthday. I believe.” Miss King -Now. you draw two circles the same distance apart. The H-eme-er- Some Books that we Should Know. Little Women......................................... ......Lola Haverly, Doris Myers. Minnie Hawkins Little Minister..............................Carl Hall Hop of My Thumb.................................... Pat Vanity Fair.................................Carol Webb Four Georges..............Howe. Hays. Armstrong, Flynn A Pair of Blue Eyes......................Margaret Pearson Twin Sisters...............Ruth Pope. Eulalia Meadows Bad Hugh.............................................Hugh George Brave Little Holland..................................Kay Holland Strong Hearts................Polly Burton. Chas. Strout Little Men...............Virgil Williams. Davis Harrison The Hoosier School Master.................William Hinshaw The House of Mirth.............................Bedford H. S. It is rumored that while Mr. Newland worked at the the shops.” a young woman visitor, picking her way daintily thru the grime of the locomotive works, viewed the huge operations with visible awe. Finally she turned to Mr. Newland. who was showing her thru and asked: What is that big thing over there?” That’s a locomotive boiler.” And why do they boil locomotives?” To make the locomotive tender.” Prof. Newland What makes water sing just before it boils? Carl Pearson It’s the monocles (Monicals) singing. Margaret Pearson—I’m sure we shall be late. We’ve waited a good many minutes on that mother of mine. Nelson Monical—Hours. I should say. Margaret Ours? Oh. Nelson, this is so sudden! Caesar and Brutus were standing on the bank of the Tiber one morning when Brutus said to Caesar: How many eggs did you have for breakfast?” Et tu. Brute.” Chas. Wible May I change my seat? I'm sitting right next to the radiator and it’s hot here. Miss King No. you’d better stay there. You need to get used to hot places. Nelson Joyner Do you know anything about the language of flowers? Bob Martin Only this much: that a $5 box of roses talks a heaj) louder to a girl than a oOc bunch of carnations. Hay Snow (to Lucille, over telephone) —I’m on the committee to write the class prophecy but I can’t foretell anyone’s future except our own. Mrs. Duncan Why are you angry with the doctor? Mary I). Because, when I told him I had a tired feeling. he told me to show my tongue. William Hinshaw. 12 A History-One of Jackson’s cabinet married a woman. Strange. William! q] B.M.S. I[s 171 The H-o-rxz-eH Spaine Armstrong, while camping:, took a walk and became lost. Coming to a fisherman’s hut. he knocked at the door. The family had retired, but finally a man put his head out of a window and asked: Well, what do you want?” I want to stay here all night.” All right, stay there.” Mr. Burton at band practice We will play this piece entirely through again. Henry Pearson (innocently)—Are we to begin at the first. One of the bosses at Baldwin's Ixtcomotive Works had to lay otT an argumentative Irishman named Pat. so he saved discussion by putting his discharge in writing. The next day Pat was missing, but a week later the boss was passing thru the shop and saw Pat at his lathe. The following colloquy occurred: Didn’t you get my letter? “Yis, sir. Oi did.” Did you read it?” Sure. sir. Oi read it on the inside and Oi read on the outside, and on the inside yez said Oi was fired and on the outside yez said: Return to Baldwin’s Locomotive Works in five days.” Miss Sentnev to boys at reference table—Will you boys please take your seats. Boys Where do you want us to take them. 172 Sept 13. Sept. 16. Sept. 20. Sept. 21. Sept. 22. Sept. 24. Sept. 27. Sept. 28. Sept. 29. Oct. 1. = The H-orxz-e-H = September. 1915 School 0| en . ('undulate for the first basket ball team were called University, gave u an excellent talk. The Departmental Hchool Were present. The Second team play the first team. The score wa 31—2 in favor of the first team. The High School Orchestra reorganized. Debating League formed. Boy league formed with sixty member . Open basket ball game between 'A” and B |und of the first tenm. First orchestra practice with about twenty-five present. Boys' Glee Club formed. Girls' Glee Club practice for the first time this year. We wondered why all those dismal sounds came down in the ttym. October, 1915 Disease Prevention Day. Dr. Monkhaus. of Indiana Oct. 5-Oct. 6. Oct. “• Oct. 8- Rev. T. J. Owen, of the First Baptist Church, gave us a very instructive talk, which was very much appreciated. First meeting of the Athletic Association. So many wero out that the meeting was held in the assembly Riley Day. Since Gov. Ralston had set aside the day, Oct. 7. ns a time for the observance of the birthday of James Whitcomb Riley, the Bedford High School gave a program in honor of our famous Hoosier poet. The program was of exceptional merit. Miss Mitchusaon and Miss Morrow, of the Knglish department, should be commended for getting up so Rood a program. First game of the season. Oolitic vs. B. H. S., teams A BI[ B.h. S 1E3 173 -fiie H-eme-e-H Oct. 13. Oct. 17. Oct. 19. Oct. 20. Oct. 22. Oct. 26. Oct. 27. Oct. 19. Nov. 5. Nov. 8. Nov. 9. . „,_0 favor and B. Scon 33-3. The first half ended - team A. The second half 9-3 in favor of tea 1 ' Dr. I.enig. of the Methodist Church. Rave us n ' wu talk at chattel period on Ideal Manhood. appreciated very much by all. h H S First night game of the season. Newberry vfc Score 17—15 in favor of B. II. S. , Order slips for the annual were given out and •’ were signed for. ,, The Girl ' Glee club. Annual Staff. Boys' ami ' teams and Debating League pictures were taken or e annual. Game with Switz City, the team that defeated Bedford so badly in the tournament. The score was Switz City Bedford 24. The Band appeared for the first time at the Switz (itv game. It showed a marked improvement over last year. Prof. Montgomery talked at chapel period on the grades of the six weeks period. They were very much better than those for the same weeks last year. The Teachers go to Indianapolis for the Annual Association. so we have a vacation the 28th ami 29th. Mrs. J. R. Voris spoke to the 10A English class on the Panama-Pacific Kxposition. Her talk wasboth interesting ami instructive and was received with much enthusiasm. November, 1915 Cross-country teams were organized. There were seven teams. The High School was delighted by a reading, If | were King. by Mrs. Ida Fay Smith Knapp. Mrs. Knapp has read before the assembly several times. Her readings will not soon be forgotton. Mrs. Viola Parks Edwards gave an excellent talk on Indiana, during chapel period. First meet of the cross-country teams. Team “7” wjn. Nov. 12-13. Iks I ford goes to Sullivan ami Carlisle. We win both games. Scores. Sullivan 26. Bedford 29, Carlisle 10. Bedford 22. Nov. 16. Supt. J. B. Fagan spoke to us in chapel | eriod. His subject was Selfishness. ” The talk was of great value and had a lesson for everyone. Nov. 19. Kokomo plays here. One of the fastest and most exciting games ever seen on the floor. Score. Kokomo, 21, Bedford 23. 21. Thznksgiving program at 2:30 p. m. 24-25. Thanksgiving vacation. Nov. Nov Nov. Nov. 25 B. H. S. loses first gameof the season after winning seven-29. Prof. Newland spoke to us during chapel period on Electricity.” His talk was very interesting. December. 1915 Dec. 3-4. The Team takes a northern trip. Two big games. Kokomo ami Rochester. Score. Kokomo 32; B. H. S. 14. Rochester 13: B. H. S. 14. Dec. 7. Prof. Montgomery talked to us during chapel period on the grades of the second six weeks. Dec. 6. We received the cards for the second six weeks. The general average is much better. Dec. 10. B. H. S. plays three games during the week and loses all three. B. H. S. Friday, at Vincennes: B. II. S. Saturday, at Washington, and Second team goes to Mitchell. Dec. 14. The Debating teams organize,! for the Bloomfield debate. They gave their debate before the assembly at chapel. It was very interesting. The affirmative won. 6— 4. Dec. 17. Bedford plays Bloomington at Bloomington. Bloomington wins. Score 21 to 15. B. H. S. wins 1st half. 9 to 4; Armstrong is taken out of the game and game is lost. Dec. 20. Mass meeting in assembly for team. The meeting was one of the greatest enthusiasm. Dec. 21. At chapel period, Prof. Montgomery gave out slips of O B.h.S. 174 The H-eme-G-H paper on which every atudent wm to put what subject he preferred and thought most useful. Dec. 23. The Christmas program. A delightful program was arranged by Miss Small, the music instructor. A good crowd was present. Dec. 31 Also, B. H. S. played game with Seymour; B H. S. wins 22 to 20 in overtime game. Dec. 21. Christmas vacation. Dec. 25. Santa Claus has visited everyone. Dec. 26-31. inclusive, holiday vacation. January, 1916 Jan. 3. 1916. All arc back in school with smiling faces. Jan. 1. A contest was arranged for yells and songs. To the one who will write the best jell a season ticket will be given. Second best will be given a ticket to three games. Jan. 6. The Boys’ Glee Club and Orchestra furnished music for the Farmers' County Institute. They very ably represented Old B. II. S. The School gave a big Shakespearean Pageant in the High School Assembly. About forty took part. It was a very brilliant affair. The numerous Shakespearean characters were skillfully represented by the student . A good crowd present. The best character pictures will appear in the Annual. Jan. 8. Pictures of the Pageant were taken for this Annual. All were excellent groups. B. H. S. goes down to defeat by Crawfordsville. score 36 to 13. Jan. 11. Rev. Gerald Culberson, of the First Christian Church. spoke to us during chapel period. His address was of great worth to us. Jan. 14. B. H. S. plays Sullivan B. H. S. wins, score 21 to 15. It was a very fast game. Jan. 15. Second team goes to Austin for a game. Score. Austin 22. B. H. S. 4. Jan. 18. Examination schedule wasoxplaincd by Prof. Montgomery Jan. 19-20. Final Examination . Jan. 20. Last daj- of linal . Jan. 21. No school, end of Semester, cards distributed. Jan. 22. Game with Rochester; score. Rochester 14. B. II. S. 19. Second team game with Paoli; score. Paoli 13, B. H. S. 9). Jan. 23. Back again in school. First time the school ha had over Kt enrolled. The number being 317 pupil enrolled in the B. H. S. this term. Jan. 24. Exercises during the chapel period. The varsity received their ••B’s.” It was a very enthusiastic meeting. Eleven player received their letters. Jan. 27. Game with Vincennes. Vincennes ha never lost a game this season. Their record still stands. Jan. 31. Prof. Montgomery gave us a very interesting and educational talk at chapel period on the views of 22 speaker of things they had wished before they were 21 years of age. Feb. 4. Feb. 5. Feb. 3. Feb. 8. Feb. 11. Feb. 14. February, 1916 B. II. S. wins a toubte victory in debating. Defeat Washington at Bedford. 3 to 0 and Washington at Washington 2 to 1. Second team defeats Paoli at Paoli, scon- 12 to 9. B. H. S. lose the most unfair game ever played on the local floor, to Washington, 16 to 14, due to Washington’s referee. We out played them nevertheless Slip were handed in for the different teams during the sectional tournament here. Program cards were tilled out during chapel period. Game with New Albany. Hayes was hurt by an opposing player and game ended 17 to 15 favor of New Albany. Wait till they come down here on our floor. It was announced that the Pageant which was given a D [S3 175 Feb. 15. Feb. 18. Feb. 19. Feb. 22. Feb. 25. Feb. 23. Mar. 3. Mar. 6. Mar. 7. Mar. 9. fjne H-om-er- t for the bene xhort while ago would be repeated byni|U 1 , ()r. tit of the Associated Charities. The B«-dfor i ® chestrn will assist in the Program. . Our track team will have some important meet hi 1 Among these, a announced by Prof. Montgomcr.. Evansville, Petersburg and It. H. S.; South Central The game we have all been waiting for. Hloomm gtoo brought down about two hundred rooter . Score, ington 13. B. II. S. 12. first haif 7 to 3. Team B goes to Sheridan, win 16 to 18. This ■ tht first game Sheridan ha lost thi year on it own floor. Half Holiday, Washington' Birthday. A Pageant of a combined patriotic and Shakespearean nature wa given the proceeds to go to the associated charities of the city. The school wa a� � i ted by the Bedford Concert Orchestra, whose number were very attractive. Illustration ami Program of thi is taken up in detail in the Society ami Entertainment section of this annual. Return game with New Albany Score 26 to 15 in our favor. Mar 10. 1 o'clock. Tournnment In-gins. 7:30 p m.. B. II. S. is eliminated by Bloomington, 29 to 13. Oh. but it was heart rending. Mar. 11. Bloomington again wins the tournnment, beating Salem, 25 to 16. Mar. 13. Nelson Monica! is elected captain of 1916-17 Basket Ball team. We arc expecting a championship team. Candidate for first team in 1916-17 called for. Twenty-four boys signed up. Call for track candidate . Mar. 20. Track practice begin and will continue indefinitely. Boys' In-ague Tournament begin and will continue the the entire week. Mar. 24. Team No. 5, Captain Charles Wible, wins the tournament. B. B. season ended. Mar. 27. The track squad was divided into four team who will have some meets to select the regular team. Mar. 28. Rev. I). T. Scott of the Presbyterian Church gave us a very inspiring talk during chapel period. Everybody enjoyed it to the utmost and recognized the good advice he gave Mar. 28. The year's basket ball were ok! at auction. There were Prof. Millis, President of Hanover College and also the father of our Latin teacher. Mis Milli , gave u a very interesting and instructive talk. March, 1916 Game with Austin. Score. B. H. S. 43. Austin 12. Tournament schedule is given out ami the sea� on tickets placed on sale, ami Bedford play Bloomington for their first game. Come on. team, ami eliminate Bloomington. Card for first six weeks of new semester are given out. Prof. Montgomery gave us a talk on School Spirit ami Deportment, during chapel period. Team In-gin to arrive for the tournament here. five sold. April, 1916 Apr. 5. Track schedule definitely announced. A meet with Manual Training of Indianapolis ha been scheduled.' Apr. 6. Tryout for South Central Oratorical and Reading Contest. Won by Ruth Norman, first, and Mary Sciarra. second, in Reading. Wayne Harryman won first and Davis Harrison second in Oratory. Apr. 7. County contest for State discussion. Bedford being only school represented, thus Miss Duncan of the B. H. S. received the medal. Meeting called for the contestants for the Bloomington debate which is to be held soon. 176 The H-eme-er Every one is surprised to see it snowing. This is one of our Spring snows. Apr. 11. Prof. Montgomery gave us a talk on What to spend our money for.” Some startling figures were given to us. It was a very forceful talk and gave us some ideas of the extravagance of the United States. Apr. 11. Track tryouts for Seymour meet are ended. The team is lacked. Apr. 17. We receive our cards for the second six weeks. Apr. 18. Prof. Montgomery during chapel period speaks to us on our grades for the six weeks. There were ninty pupils who made one or more As. Apr. 21. The district contest for the State discussion was held here on Friday night. Mary Duncan of B. H. S. represented Lawrence County. There were 1 contestants. Bedford, Jeffersonville, New Albany, and Huntingburg. Mary Duncan won the $10 in Cold. Apr. 24. The debating team for the Bloomingtondcbute was chosen. The team is composed of Ruth Norman. Davis Harrison. Mary Duncan. Wayne Dairyman. William Hinshaw and Ruth Stevens, with Edward Johnson and Gladys Ray as alternates. Apr. 25. Circus Day. We got out at 11:00 to see the parad Apr. 28. Apr. 29. May 1. May 2. May 6. May 9. May 13. May 19. May 20. May 21. May 24. May 25. The Debating League contest ends. Team 1 Ruth Norman. Mary Duncan and Wayne Harryman are the winners. 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