Belleville Township High School - Bellevinois Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 186 of the 1921 volume:

I r r r r ... rrurirx r = J==ST ' 1? $ t ? p: 1 rrziai • r x ■ ' l aassssassssaK -.V.. . ronmmm THE BELLEVINOIS r f • s p« BELLEVINOIS (!) x e r t i n a Perchance we may leave here a thought, Which to you, gentle reader, a draught Of inspiration pure may he. So with a hope that you may see Within this book some real worth, Our humble work, we now send forth. r LLIE¥EN®H FIFTH YEAR BOOK OF THE Belleville Township High School Belleville, Illinois A. D. 1921 (To the faculty, mith minim our four years of intimate association mill almays remain a source of pleasant recollections: through mhose conscientious efforts anb gutbance me haue finally reacheb our goal, me, the class of 1921, bebicate this nolume. O « n 4 9 - THE BELLEVINOIS C a n i t tx t s m BOOK I. SCHOOI, BOOK II. CLASSES HOOK III ATHLETICS HOOK VI. FEATURES eMOT ' xs s axaa arnrutiuvff. .....), THE BELLEVINOIS 4 Tt1 } tb I N PRESENTING the 1921 Bellevinois for your approval the Staff assures you that it has done all in its power to present the interesting features and pleasant incidents of school life from the viewpoint of the student and faculty member. May we express our hope that this volume, in the years to come, be a means by which we and our associates may again live, in thought, amid the scenes and happenings of our four years of eventful high school life. May this book prove an inspiration and bring a message of cheer and con¬ fidence to those who are looking forward to that distant day when they too shall have passed that milestone in life’s journey—Graduation. If this Annual fulfills these expectations in even a minor degree, we shall know that we have been amply rewarded for our endeavors. THE STAFF. THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA GYMNASIUM THE BELLEVINOIS A Better View F ROM the hill top you can get a better view of the surrounding country. From, through, and by means of a good, broad, and thorough education, you can see and better understand human life and human affairs. To know humanity as it was and is. study history and other social sciences. To know human nature more completely than it is the lot of most people to experience in a life time, study good literature. To know your environment and how to control tin forces of nature, study sciences. To succeed in the pursuit of the sciences and make them yield powers subject to your command, study mathematics. To know your own language, its beauties, its advantages, as well as its shortcomings, study some language other than your own. Thus you can climb to the hill top of knowledge from whence you can take a view, truer and more reliable in your estimate of human nature and human affairs than you possibly could hemmed in a valley surrounded by huge mountains of the unknown, where you would be restricted to the narrow view of the uneducated life without any perspective of the present, past, or future. Do you want this better view and truer knowledge of things in general? Get an education while the getting is good. Learn to grow mentally, morally, and physically. Grow by use, for the greatest satisfaction comes from the right use of all the qualities of a good education. H. G. S. � ! r (vJ M3MbC= «� . ..::;: ::::: . •:: •:::::::; -; . .. , ;;,7 � :;. :;.;; ; :.■;::;-r r:lrr r r , • ---... _• THE BELLEVINOIS ' , L: 2 !Khm BELLE VINOIS To the Board of Education I N THE maintenance and promotion of the public high schools in America, the Board of Education is one of the vital factors that seldom receives recognition from tin general public. It is the unseen hand that guides and piotects the student from the date of his entrance as a Freshman until he emerges as a graduate. Although the Board of Education receives practically no credit for the work it does, yet we, as students of the Belleville Township High School, realize the fact that through its beneficent influence, activity and zeal, we have been able to enjoy the privileges it has secured for us. The position as a member of the Board of Education is not an attractive one financially or politically, but it does offer a great opportunity to those men who have the desire to further the education of the coming citizens and who feel that they might be of some use to society in general. The men who have acted in this capacity for our school, we are proud to say, have taken full advantage of their opportunity and certainly deserve credit for the work they have already accomplished. It is, therefore, with tin deepest feeling of consideration that we take this opportunity, in behalf of both ourselves and the school, to extend our heartfelt thanks to the men who have so un selfishly striven to place the Belleville Town¬ ship High School on that high plane of efficiency where it now rests. THE BELLEVINOIS frzzzM u.J3 3� J THE BELLEVINOIS ESKSraB a Erwin Leaned Anna Pessel Homer M Harper Ludwig Carl Jessie F Miller , V 1 | Jennie McElwain Walter Lorenzen I r Otto C. Druge HortenseEmunds E.6. Hex ter h-ifc _ j£ xts %. . .-. J r r jffig z rr::: i jr ' jzi ‘ Pj •� -Lak “ ' RrT vi 21 z ' lLi SuLillJC ■? . r ' C ZTcr I -ai L r v r | S3 8 THE BELLEVINOIS Alfred C Lippold Dorothy Dell Raymond Rapp Clara Keller Dorothy Murray Theodosia Meng Vera 0 Gosset THE BELLEVINOIS THE FACULTY HENRY GALEN SCHMIDT, Principal. Central Wesleyan College, A. B„ 1 902. MeKendree College, B. S., 1907. Washington University, A. M., 1910. Missouri U., Illinois U., Chi¬ cago U. J. II. YARBROUGH, Assistant Principal. English and Teacher Training. Western Kentucky State Nor¬ mal University, B. S., 1906. Transylvania University. University of Chicago. F. J. FRIEDLI, Biology and Athletics Director. Central Wesleyan College. MeKendree College, B. S. University of Illinois. WILLIAM II. CAMPBELL, Chemistry and Algebra. Monmouth College, A. B. University of Minnesota. Eastern Illinois State Normal. University of Illinois, A. M. RUSSELL M. DENNEY, Mechanical Drawing Indiana State Normal, 1919. University of Indiana, 1920. GRACE BERTRAM, Commercial. Illinois State Normal. Wisconsin University. EDITH M. WADDOCK, English. Washington University, A. B.. 1913. ANNE L. GILL, English. Kansas University, A. B„ 1916. CLARA STIEGEMEYER, Social Sciences. University of Illinois, A. B. RUTH TWITCH ELL, English. Monticello Seminary. University of Illinois, A. B. ERWIN LEGRIED, Iron Shops. Oshkosh Normal, Grad. ANNA PESSEL, English. Illinois College, A. B. HOMER M. HARPER, Agriculture. Southern Illinois State Normal. 1913. Illinois University, 1917. LUDWIG CARL, Music and Chorus. Dresden University, A. B., M. M. 3 ' ' ' 3 THE BELLEVINOIS THE FACULTY—Concluded JESSIE E. MILLER, Latin. Illinois University, A. H. 1913. A. M., 1914. JESSIE McELWAlX, History and Civics. lledding College, B. S. University of Illinois, A. M. WALTER LORENZEN, Gymnastics. Normal College, American Gym¬ nastic Union, 1920, G. G. OTTO C. DRUGE, Wood Shops. Bradley Polytechnic Inst., Grad. HORTENSE EMUNDS, Commercial. Illinois State Normal University, 1920. E. G. I1EXTER, Mathematics. McKendree College, A. B. University of Wisconsin. ALFRED C. L1PPOLI), Commercial. Ferris Inst. University of Mich., 1916. DOROTHY DELL, Domestic Art. Illinois University, A. B., 1920. DOROTHY MURRAY, Commercial. Illinois State Normal, Grad. RAYMOND RAPP, Piano and Chorus. Three year piano and organ un¬ der Ernest Prang Stamm, of the St. Louis School of Ex- pressional Art. Music for six months under Pierre Guoy, France. CLARA KELLER, French ami Spanish. Transylvania University, A. B. THEODOSIA MEXG, Commercial. Southern Illinois State Normal, 1920. VERA O. GOSSET, I lomestic Science. Eastern Illinois State Normal. University of Illinois, A. B. BESSIE NEWLON, English. Indiana University, A. B., 1920. JOHN A. KARCH, Physics. Illinois College, B. S. Illinois University. FRANCES RENTCHLER. Arts and Crafts. Illinois State Normal University, Grad. Chicago School of Industrial and Applied Arts. ED. S. WRIGHT, Mining. Mine Manager. Scranton Schools. — 21 — BELLEVINOIS THE FACULTY W E ARE sometimes tempted to say unkind, ungenerous things con¬ cerning our instructors, not conscious of the probable result of our actions. After having been reprimanded for some misdeed, some les¬ son that we have neglected to prepare, or perhaps for tardiness, we feel that we could not possibly retain any sentiments of good will or affection toward those who appear to be continually tormenting us with problems, themes, assign¬ ments, etc., until it seems as if there would be no end of drudgery. How disgusting it is to have work heaped upon you until you are over¬ whelmed with the thought of having to spend hours of study in ceaseless efforts to accomplish your task. How discouraging to discover, when the time for recitation is at hand and you think that at last you have your lesson perfectly prepared, that you are being criticised, your ignorance ridiculed, and you are made to feel that you have shamefully neglected to attend to even the most es¬ sential part of preparation. You feel that your instructor has an insatiable desire to watch you struggle against an endless tide of lessons that threaten at any moment to engulf you. It can easily be seen why relations are somewhat strained between students and their instructors. Little do we appreciate what is being done for us. Very few of us con¬ sider, and the majority of the students, we know, do not realize the true con¬ dition, the true relation between student and instructor. Our faculty, the men and women with whom we are in daily contact, ami who are playing a promi¬ nent part in moulding our characters, is doing its level best to make better men and women of us, so that we might In able to meet the problems that lie before us and to enjoy life more thoroughly because of our increased knowledge. They are sacrificing their own pleasures for us. They are conscientiously trying to impart to us, by the daily contact with us in the classroom a goodly portion of knowledge from their vast accumulations of facts acquired through years of toil and effort at college and university. How much easier it might be for them to neglect us like we sometimes neglect our lessons. But they do not forsake us in this manner. They are always ready to help us when help is actually needed. These being especially characteristic of the faculty of the B. T. II. S. we cannot help but realize that we have been fortunate in tin opportunity of hav¬ ing such a splendid group of people placed over us as our instructors. — 22 — THE BELLEVINOIS OUTLINE OF COURSES FRESHMAN. English (Literature 3 5; Rhetoric 2 5). Algebra—each year. General History. Biology or Community Science. Latin. French. Arts ami Crafts. Mechanical Drawing. Shop Practice. Home Economics. Domestic Art Designing Mi- Agriculture. Bookkeeping (Elementary Whole¬ sale). Business Penmanship Vi 2 - Business Arithmetic M . Stenography. Typing. Piano 1 5. Chorus 1 5. Orchestra 1 5. Gym 1 5-3 10. JUNIOR. English. Stenography. Algebra (Advanced Mi)- Geometry (Solid l z). Zoology. Chemistry. Latin. Spanish. Modern History. Arts and Crafts. Mechanical Drawing. Shop Practice. Home Economics. Agriculture. Accountancy (Cost-Gen.) Salesmanship Mi- Advertising Vs- Typing. History of Music. Piano 1 5. Chorus 1 5. Orchestra 1 5. Gym 1 5-3 10. SOPHOMORE. SENIOR. English. English. Geometry. American History. Ancient History. Latin. Physiography. Spanish. Home Nursing Mi- Trigonometry Ms- Latin. Physics. French. Civics Mi- Arts and Crafts. Mechanical Drawing. Mechanical Drawing. Economics Vfe- Shop Practice. Theory and Harmony. House Economics. Astronomy Mi- Textiles and Millinery Mi- Geology i 2 . Agriculture. State Course Va- Bookkeeping (Banking and Corpora¬ Psychology Mi- tion Accountancy). Shop Practice. Stenography (Transcript and Busi¬ Stenography. ness Practice). Typing. Typing. Commercial Law Mi- (Commercial Geography. Agriculture. Commercial Arithmetic Mi- Arts and Crafts. Business Spelling £. Piano 1 5. Piano 1 5. Orchestra 1 5. Chorus 1 5. Chorus 1 5. Orchestra 1 5. Gym 1 5-3 10. Gym 1 5-3 10. 23 — ■■♦ ffgan Kt sar . ? ,, . sasa THE BELLEVINOIS SUGGESTED CURRICULA 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year General. English English English Biology or Conimu- Electives .3 Electives 3 nity Science Electives 2 English English Biology or Coni mu- Latin nity Science Am. History I atin Geometry Algebra Classical. English Latin Mod. History Elective Modern Languages. English English English Biology or Comhiu- French Spanish nity Science Geometry Electives 2 French Elective Algebra English Biology French Algebra Scientific. English Botany or raphy French Geometry English Physiog- Chemistry or Zoology Algebra 4 Geometry 14 Elective English Am. History Civics 14 Electives 1 4 English Latin Am. History Civics % Elective 14 English Spanish Am. History Civics % Elective 14 English Physics Am. History Civics J 4 Trigonometry 4 English Community Science Gen. History or Latin Algebra Teacher Training. English English Botany or Physiog- Zoology raphy History Geometry Elective Latin English Physics Am. History Civics Vn State Course 14 Psychology 4 English Community Science Gen. History Algebra History. English English Anc. History Mod. History Botany or Physics Electives 2 Geometry Latin English Am. History Civics 4 Sociology 14 Elective English Biology or Commu¬ nity Science Dorn. Art 4 Dom. Science 4 Dom. Art Designing Elective 4 Home English Dom. Art 4 Textiles Tom. Science 14 Home Nursing Elective Economics. English Home Economics Electives 2 English Am. History Civics 4 Sociology 14 Elective — 24 — SUGGESTED CURRICULA—Continued 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Fine Arts. English Community Science Arts and Crafts Algebra English Community Science Gen. Agriculture Algebra English Arts and Crafts Geometry Elective English Hist, or Music Electives 2 General Agriculture. English Botany or raphy Agriculture Geometry English Physiog- Farm Management Bookkeeping Elective English Theory Harmony Am. History Civics Vi Elective Vi English Am. History Civics Vi Electives Vocational Agriculture. English Community Vocational ture Elective Science Agricul- English Vocational ture Elective Agricul- General Industrial. English Mech. Drawing Comm unity Science Algebra English Mech. Drawing Community Science Shop Practice English Bkkg., Elementary Bkkg., Wholesale Community Science Penmanship Vi Bus. Arithmetic Vi English Stenography Typing Community Science English Bookkeeping Community Science Penmanship Business Arithmetic English Mech. Drawing Shop Practice Geometry English Mech. Drawing Shop Prpcl Ice Elective English Shop Practice Chemistry Elective Shops. Commmercial. English Bkkg., Corp. Banking Com. Arith. Vi Com. Geography Elective English Sales Vi Civics Vi Accountancy Elective Stenographic. English Stenography Typing Business Spelling Vi Com. Geography Vi Business. English Bookkeeping Com. Arithmetic 4 Com. Geography V4 Typing FJnglish Am. History Physics Civics l 4 Elective 4 English Am. History % Sociology % Civics 4 Com. Law 4 Economics 4 — 25 — THE BELLEVINOIS Department of Languages ENGLISH. I T HAS been the constant aim of the Hoard of Education and the Faculty of this school to make its English Department strong, virile, worth while. Xo lack of money or effort has been wanting to consummate this ideal. No longer can the student say, “This English is not valuable to me, for I do not intend to write a book.” For, while the beauties and values of classical literature are not overlooked, the present arrangement looks well to the “ninety and nine” who will not write books; but who need, in the various voca¬ tions of life, a clear, forceful mode of expression. The department, therefore, seeks to give a student English that interprets blueprints, newspapers, and magazines, that sells goods, wins lawsuits, and makes good citizens. To this end, the Board has purchased a motion picture machine, by which the English is materially aided; various societies have been organized wherein students receive training in dramatics and all forms of public speaking. Oral English is made a very important part, also, of the regular class work. LATIN. T HE first year is given to the study of Latin grammar and Latin vocabu¬ lary. “Caesar’s Commentaries,” “Cicero’s Orations,” and “Virgil’s Aeneid” are taught the other three years, respectively, developing and broadening the first year’s work. A Latin comedy, “The Phormio of Terence” has been substituted by the Cicero class, for one of the orations. Card games are played by the classes for the purpose of fixing in mind the vocabulary and the principal parts. Occa¬ sionally Latin songs are sung. Latin is especially for the use of English, for matching Cicero’s invectives and periods and Virgil’s lines with good effective English. It is first of all not for talking Latin but for talking English. Boys and girls of high school age need Latin for the habits of work it gives, the habits of steady continuous ap¬ plication. It is not so much mental discipline as mental habits that have made classical students marked men in all callings. A knowledge of Latin is indis¬ pensable to those desiring to take up a profession or to go to college. — 26 — the bellevinois MODERN LANGUAGES. T HIS department offers the two most popular modern languages, French and Spanish. Since the cessation of the war the tendency to study French has not fallen off as much as is supposed. This is shown by the large number in at¬ tends nee. A two year course in French is offered to the student. The course in be¬ ginning French consists of a thorough study of French grammar and of various French readers. During the second year the classical side of the language is emphasized more than the rhetorical, and some of the best French classics are read. Recently the attention of this department has been brought to the great use of French in advertisements. The students have been collecting them and have brought them to class for discussion. This work has proved to be very interesting as well as educational. Occasionally letters written by French war orphans have been brought to this department for translation. SPANISH. A GREATER interest is shown in the study of Spanish this year than ever before. This is largely due to the ever-increasing trade between the United States and the Latin-Ameriean countries. A two year course is offered which combines a study of the fundamentals of the language along with a study of Spanish classics and a weekly paper “El Echo. The following are some of the classics which have been read by the advanced Spanish classes: “El Capitan,” “Veneno,” “El Zaragueta“Gil Bias,” and “El Pajero Verde.” A plan of correspondence with students of the schools of Latin-American countries has been introduced. This gives the student a clearer version of the colloquialisms and idioms as they are used in the mother country. THE SPANISH PARTY. T HE party given by the Spanish classes in the early part of the school year at the home of Hiss Dorothy Stookey, was a unique event ami the first of its kind ever attempted by any department. The program was clever¬ ly arranged by Miss Keller, so that a Spanish atmosphere would be held to closely throughout the evening. Spanish games were played, Spanish songs sung, and last but not least was the excellent Spanish luncheon served to the guests. — 27 — CHEMISTRY LABORATORY DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY. N O STORY in all tlu “Arabian Nights, in all the transformations of mystic spell or fairy wand, is half so wonderful as the history of chem¬ istry for the past one hundred years. Through the rapid and steady advance of synthetic chemistry, in recent years, the day seems not tar off when all the food now grown by nature will he prepared by chemical processes. It has progressed so far already that several great agricultural industries have been impaired by its advancement. Compounds and products that were once obtained solely by plant growth in the fields are now entirely furnished by the chemical laboratory and by direct manufacture. It is, therefore, of great importance to every individual, regardless of his station in life, to have some knowledge of chemistry. In this department two courses are offered: General Chemistry for boys and girls, and Household Chemistry for girls. The latter lays stress on chemical operations as applied to cooking, cleaning and dyeing. The laboratory is equipped with tlu best of ap¬ paratus and every possible need. Within the last year a new laboratory note hook system has been intro¬ duced in addition to three new reference volumes. These have proven a great help to the student, both in laboratory and reference work. So, after a thoughtful consideration of the remarkable achievements of the present century, it may seem to the laity that the limit of chemical re¬ search has almost been reached. Hut the chemist knows that his work is not done; in fact, it is but commenced. There is an infinity of problems yet to be solved by the chemists of the future. — 28 — THE BELLEVINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS. T HE course in Physics is one of the most interesting and beneficial subjects offered in the high school. It is a two semester course, open to Seniors only and includes a splendid study of the principles of Physics and their applications, with a series of about ninety experiments thoroughly covering the whole field. Within flu last century, discoveries in Physics have been far-reaching in their effects. The truths of nature ' s laws have been unearthed by careful ex¬ periments and the knowledge of them has been responsible more than anything else for the achievements of the century, in industry. The physicist investigates the general phenomena of inorganic nature, and learns of the properties of matter and of what they are capable. The applied physicist may be anyone who operates a machine. Thus is shown that the practical value of physics is enormous. The laboratory is equipped with modern apparatus, and each individual is here afforded a chance to prove to himself the practicability of the laws and theories of Physics. A wireless set has been installed by the school in a section of the laboratory for the benefit of those students especially interested in that phase of Physics. — 29 — ,aJ!5je fcr 9 THE BELLEVINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. A OR I (. ' LILT l RE is tin vestibule of all sciences. The principal purpose of an agricultural education is to teach the student to think straight on all matters pertaining to agricultural production and rural life, and this applies to city people as well as to the country people. City boys and girls are not required to study the details of plant and ani¬ mal production, but they are so taught, in the general agricultural course, that they will have an interest in, and will have a general understanding of. these basic industries. They are made to realize that they are dependent upon those who till the soil, not only for their food and clothing, but also for the materials which form the basis of most of the eity’s industries. Of the raw materials used in American manufactures l j of 1% is derived from tin sea; % is de¬ rived from the forests; 1.1% from the mines, and 81% from the farms. The children of the man who answers the call of the factory whistle are taught that not only the clothes which their fathers wear, and the food con¬ tained in their dinner pails, but also most of the materials which provide them a chance to work and afford the family a living, come from the farm. Those engaged in transportation are made to understand that it is the soil produced materials which affords them 9 10 of their employment. Merchants’ children are taught that nearly all the goods they buy and sell came originally from tin farm. The children of tin banker learn that a large part of the value repre¬ sented by every dollar which reaches the bank vault was produced in the country. It is essential that city boys and girls he taught that the way in which society determines the condition surrounding the farmer will deter¬ mine the standing and progress of both the city and the country, and that no civilization has ever withstood the effects of the decay of its rural people. Following the course in general agriculture, a study of Animal Husbandry is taken up by the student. A special requirement of this course is the keeping of live stock by each respective student. This affords a chance for closer study of animals outside the classroom and consequently a greater interest in them is cultivated. The study of agriculture is steadily becoming one of the most important courses in the Belleville Township High School curriculum. T IIK courses open to the student under this department are as follows: Biology to Freshmen, Botany to Sophomores, and Zoology to Juniors ami Seniors. The students have at their disposal a large laboratory equipped with modern apparatus. A special feature of the laboratory is the conservatory wherein is installed an aquarium and a large germinating bin. Another feature of this department consists in the collection of stuffed birds and animals, many of which have been given to the department as gifts by private citizens. Biology is the science of life or living things, and, as man is dependent upon organic matter for his existence, it can readily be seen that the study of Biology is potent and necessary. In addition to the conservation of natural resources, the preservation and upbuilding of the human race are the obligations resting upon every individual, and tin fulfillment of these obligations is impossible without a knowledge of the fundamental processes and structures in plants and animals, and the eco¬ nomic importance to man. Botany in itself opens a broad field and the course as taught in this High School creates a greater appreciation of the beauties and wonders of the world about us, as seen in flowers and trees, along with the fostering of a working knowledge of the plant kingdom, which enables man to subdue nature for the good of society. Zoology is next studied by the student. The great problems of human society, racial, sexual, industrial, and commercial, have their basic foundations in conditions that are fundamentally zoological, that is, dependent upon the animal nature of man and having their roots far back in the soil of animal life of which man is a part, even if he is the most recent and dominant of the pro¬ cess of evolution. Whether we will, or not, we must recognize these inherited conditions and capacities of our species and may well consider in what regard the funda¬ mental laws of evolution apply to present day development. — 31 — HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Department of Home Economics DOMESTIC SCIENCE. T HIS department lacks nothing in equipment necessary to efficiency and perfect training. It has for its use a model four-room apartment in which the girls practice house-keeping. The laboratory furnishings in¬ clude everything useful in home management, even equipment for laundry work. There are four courses open to the student. The first course includes a study of foodstuffs and simple methods of cooking. The second course takes up a study of the planning and serving of meals along with marketing and the types of breakfast and luncheons. It is in this course that the girls use the furnished apartment, and take turns in preparing, or acting as hostesses at the luncheons or dinners served in the dining room of the apartment. The third course takes up dietetics, which includes the feeding of children, nursing and normal diets. The fourth course takes up household management, care of the household, cleaning, furnishing, budgets, and proportionment of incomes. DOMESTIC ART. L IKE all of the departments, tlx Domestic Art Department is very well equipped. It consists of a sewing laboratory, a fitting room, and a pressing room with a built-in cabinet for the storing of supplies. There is a complete two year course in Domestic Art offered, a course in elementary sewing followed by a course in advanced sewing. In the elementary course simple garments are made in order to obtain a foundation of the stitches and methods of sewing. In the advanced class, the girls take a course in tex¬ tiles and millinery along with the making of garments. In this course they study the production and manufacture of the textile fibers and they learn to judge fabrics and test them for adulterations. The girls receive a splendid training in the details of designing and sew¬ ing and, among other things, learn how to secure the best effect in the making of clothes. — 32 — • ■♦� - . T TTTTrTii:- — — 1 BELLEVINOIS f Department of Music M USM’ is an art, a language, and a science. It is the most subtle, the most ethereal and the most evanescent of all the arts. It possesses an in¬ tensity of expression and power of communicating emotion to which no spoken language can attain, however perfect it may be. It is a science, recognized as a necessary subject in the curriculum of high schools and uni¬ versities. A study of all three phases is offered by this Department. For the be¬ ginner, a course in applied music is given. Piano has become a popular sub¬ ject and many are taking advantage of the opportunity to receive a musical education. Due lesson a week is given, for which one-fifth of a credit is given toward graduation, for each semester’s work. A theoretical course is open to the advanced student. This includes Theory and Harmony, and History of Music. For these subjects full university entrance credits are given. Two choruses are conducted by this Department. Here some of the best songs are studied and sung. An Operetta, “On Plymouth Rock,” was staged by the Junior-Senior chorus on February 3 and met with unusual success. The Orchestra, which is under the direction of Mr. Carl, has been an im¬ portant factor in student life. Probably no other student body has appeared more in the various programs than has that body. The members are as follows: First Violins—Lawrence Wildy, Clarence Arbogast, Roy Mank and August Storr. Second Violins—Arthur Reinhold and Roland Keller. Cornets—Robert Jung. Annin Leuschner and Colson Casey. Saxophone—George Gundlach. Drums—Waldo Mueller. Piano—Mildred Schubert and Irma Hempel. Organ—Harold Cobb. — 33 Department of Arts and Crafts UXT OW, what I want to do is to put definitely before you a cause for IX which to strive. That cause is the “Democracy of Art. tlie en¬ nobling of daily anti common worn, which will one day put hope and pleasure in the place of fear and pain as the forces which move men to labor and keep the world agoing.’ —William Morris. Upon entering the Arts room we are impressed by the exquisite oil paint¬ ings which adorn the walls, by the modern equipment, and by the abundancy of light introduced into the room through large windows facing the campus and two skylights. A four year course is offered by this department. In the beginning and advanced classes both Arts and Crafts are studied along with Art History and Appreciation of Art. In addition to the regular Art course, a study of elemen¬ tary design, which is connected with the Domestic Art and Science courses, and a Teachers Training course in Art, which includes paper cutting and tear¬ ing. stick printing, paper construction work, object drawing with pencil, crayon and paint, and simple problems in bookbinding, are offered. Adjoining the Arts room is the Crafts room. This is furnished with four large tables which serve as work benches on laboratory days. To one side of the room are large bins for clay, and about the room are several cabinets where¬ in the completed works of the students are exhibited. Adjoining this room is a small room where the pottery kiln is installed. A study in Crafts includes batik, tying and dying, enamel work, pottery, bookbinding and basketry. A isitors are always welcome to come and see the work of the Art students, which is on exhibition from time to time. THE BELLEVINOiS Department of Mathematics T HE Mathematics Department offers a four year course in Mathematics. Algebra, I and II; Geometry, III and IV; Algebra, V; Geometry, VI; Trigonometry, VII, and College Algebra, VIII, are the courses in the order in which they are given. Algebra, 1 and II, and Geometry, III and IV, :ire required in the academic course, while the other courses are open especially for those students who expect to enter the Engineering Department at a University. Mathematical thinking develops the creative reasoning power of the mind, and encourages and demands inventive originality, which are the best and most desirable of all mental acquirements. To think is to judge, and the exact¬ ness, rigor and certainty of mathematical judgments are unexcelled anywhere. Mathematics is a field in which the mind may freely revel with a sense of completeness and joy of perfection without comparison and, furthermore, no approach to an exact science is even possible without the assistance of Mathematics. The study of Mathematics, then, must be pursued, if for no other reason, to understand the phenomena of the world in which we live; and certainly nothing as an object of knowledge can be more obligatory, useful and desir¬ able. We have, therefore, only to insist on the claim of Mathematics as a unique mental discipline, which develops the inherent powers of the mind, and enables it to give expression to its own categorical nature in original creative thought with a clearness and exactness offered in no other subject, and accord¬ ingly as peculiarly fitted for the development of the unfolding mind in youth. 35 — THE BELLEVINOIS BANKING DEPARTMENT Commercial ‘Department T IIK commercial outlook of our time ranges across the seas. The United States lias taken the lead in affairs of the commercial field, and the business man, more frequently now than ever before, becomes a citizen of the world. So, if our present lead is not to remain merely temporary but is to become permanent, the United States must equip her hosts of commerce and industry with the ingenuity to invent, the skill to adapt, the leadership to or¬ ganize, and, above all, the intelligence to extend. Efficiency founded on intel¬ ligence must become the keyword of our business efforts. More than hereto¬ fore. we must direct our energies toward equipping the men who are to wage the future commercial battles of the world for American manufacturers with a training as good as, if not superior to, that of our foreign competitors. In view of these facts the founders of our school have installed in the curriculum one of the most complete commercial departments of this com¬ munity. They are fully aware of the fact that Belleville is an industrial com¬ munity, and that the demands of the business men in Belleville and also those outside of it, must be met. Two courses are open to the student, a course in bookkeeping and a course in stenography. The course in bookkeeping includes the following subjects: Elementary Bookkeeping, Wholesale Bookkeeping, Penmanship, Commercial Arithmetic, Corporation Accountancy, Banking. Commercial Geography. Commercial Law, Office Practice, Cost Accountancy. Salesmanship and Advertising. The course in stenography consists of a study in Shorthand, the first term, followed by Dictation the second term, by Tran¬ script the third term, and a study in advanced work the fourth term. . ir’ 1 r jug I - jk .jEITiEJ .... E BELLEVINOIS Department of Social Sciences T HE Social Science courses of the Belleville Township High School offer f our year8 of work to those who wish to specialize in this field. How¬ ever, each year’s work is so presented as to make it a unit and at least p ar t of the work can be taken by every student. In fact, the general recogni¬ tion of the great movement for Americanization has led our Board of Educa¬ tion to fix the year given to the study of United States History and Civics as a minimum requirement for graduation. At present the courses are given in the following order: First year, An¬ cient and Medieval History; Second year, Modern History; Third year, History of the United States and Civics; Fourth year, Economics and Sociology. Economics is one of the important Social Sciences which has for its object the promotion of good citizenship. Economics takes up the wealth getting and wealtli using activities of man. These activities are studied under four main divisions, namely, Consumption, Production, Exchange and Distribution. Under each division the theoretical and practical aspects are taken up. The course in Sociology covers in an elementary way, the life of primitive man through the hunting, pastoral, agricultural and industrial stages, the de¬ velopment of culture, the changing of the functions of the family and of the state, the industrial revolution, the origin and development of the city, and the modern social problems brought about by the growth of the city. At appro¬ priate places elementary material in biology, heredity, social evolution, econo¬ mics, statistics and social psychology are introduced. — 37 — 3k ■asd THE BELLEVINOIS Department of Physical Education P HYSICAL Education is not identical in meaning with hygiene in its broadest sense, nor is it united to systematic exercises whose purpose is to promote the perfect functioning of the human mechanism. On the contrary, it may be said that measures for insuring bodily health, motor activ¬ ity of the right kind and in the right amount constitute an avenue of approach through which the individual may be influenced for good in mind ami char¬ acter, as well as in body. No longer do we try to develop the individual with long drills as was the method some years ago. Today we get the same results, after studying the pupils, by working the essential exercises into games well liked by them. This department in the High School has conformed with the newest methods of physical education . Boys are required to take gymnasium work three times a week and girls twice a week unless excused for definite reasons. For the carrying out of this work a separate building has been erected, which permits light and air to enter from all sides. Here the students can play their games and give vent to their enthusiasms without disturbing the rest of the student body. The gymnasium is equipped with dressing rooms and showers for boys and girls. The spacious athletic field is an asset to this de¬ partment, and it is here that much of the training is carried on. — 38 — THE BELLEVINOiS CAFETERIA Industrial Department WOOD SHOPS. T HE shop subjects are becoming more and more important in the school curriculum. The Wood Shops are maintaining a very high standard, and this year in particular has been the most profitable since the foundation of the school. The courses as a whole have been made more efficient by tin new arrangement of the types of work done by each class. The hoys in Wood¬ work I do light bench work and turning; boys of Woodwork II do heavy bench work and light machine work; boys of Woodwork III do heavy bench work and heavy machine work; hoys of Woodwork IV do advanced machine work and bench work. A few of the projects which have been completed by these classes are: mortise tenon joints, stools, candle-sticks, different types of boxes, hot-bed frames, medicine cases, library tables, music cabinets, ironing boards, both collapsible or straight, tables, desks, book cases, nut bowls, and porch swings. — 39 — IRON SHOPS. T HE machine shop and forge shop classes have been filled 1o the capacity of the equipment this year. It is not the object of this department to turn out a machinist or a mechanic, but to teach the hoys some ot the elements of the work, so that they may learn by application if they should care to follow the trade. Also to develop ingenuity and an appreciation for machine- made articles. A course has been followed which starts in the forge shop with simple exercises involving the operations in the forging of metal, such as drawing out, bending, twisting, forging, upsetting and welding. This is followed by a study in the working, hardening ami tempering of tool steel, all of the work being supplemented by references and topics on metallurgy. In the machine shop course the work begins at the bench with laving-out and filing. This is followed by machine work, starting with the simple, and leading into the more difficult and precise operations. The third semester takes up job and individual project work. 1 he cupola has been lined this year, ami the forge and machine classes combine in running heats. Promise has also been made of an auto repair shop to be built between the boiler-room and forge shop and connected with the machine shop, but the con¬ tractors have blasted all hopes of it for this year. We hope to have it by next year however, besides more equipment for the Machine Shop. DRAFTING. A COURSE in mechanical drawing is offered in connection with the shop courses of which advantage many of the students have avAiled them¬ selves. Here projections, developments and irregular curves are figured out and some exceptionally good work has been done. The following courses are offered: Mechanical Drawing I, Mechanical Drawing II, Machine Design, Engine Drawing, and Architectural Drawing. — 40 - T ilE Extension Work is done by the Belleville Township High School out¬ side its regular school hours. The high school is a public institution and was established for the benefit of the public. The more that an in¬ stitution of this kind is used by the public, the more it will give back to the public and to the people of the community who avail themselves in some way or other of these benefits. MINING INSTITUTE. T HIS institute is under the direction of Mr. Edward Wright, a local mine manager and inst ructor. The class of ninety-four members meets Tues¬ day and Friday of each week. The course includes a study of mining laws, mine management, mine gases and explosives, ventilation, hoisting, first aid, methods of mining and mine mathematics. The terra runs from the latter part of October to the first week of April. Upon the completion of the course the advanced students will be ready to take the examination for mine examiners and mine managers. Last year about forty students passed the examination successfully. COMMUNITY SERVICE INSTITUTE. T HE Community Service Institute holds its meetings in the gymnasium, the second Tuesday of each month. The fundamental purpose of the institute is to train social leaders. At the meetings the representatives of the various churches, lodges and societies of the city are brought together and are taught how to put on games and to spend the social evening. The aver¬ age enrollment has been in the neighborhood of one hundred and fifty persons per night. PHYSICAL INSTITUTE. B ESIDES the Mining Institute and the Community Service Institute, there is also a monthly school of gymnastics. The class, which consists solely of teachers, meets twice a month on Saturdays under the direction of County Superintendent of Schools, Mr. W. A. Hough. Miss Selma Heinemanu is the instructor. The purpose of the institute is to train the teachers in gymnastics and the methods of teaching gymnastics to the pupils. The attendance has been about one hundred teachers each session. — 41 — , fj a. rjaBar=a ..THE BELLE VI NO IS _ _ . 1: ' ' ; 7 : H—. f:..h -._ BELLEVINOIS efiiof ELSIE ANDRES—“Andy “Oh! My lands!” Commercial 2 Home Economics 3 Dramatic 4 ‘•Andy” is a quiet little Miss with quaint and quiet ways who has won the love and esteem of many o f her classmates. CLAUDE BEDEL—“Bedy” “You get the cut-glass wash-rag Cathedral H. S. I, 2 Craftsman’s Club 3 President Craftsman’s 3 Quartet 3 Dramatic 4 He has a special fondness for dramatics with no omission of vocalistic tenderness. Already famous in his Junior year as a hurdler of considerable recklessness. IRENE FRITZ—“Fritzy” “I’d like to bet a nickel against a box of wet matches.” New Baden H. S. 1, 2 Dramatic 3 Literary 4 State your wants and she is at your service. Always ready to make a speech on any subject. RUSSELL VIEHMANN—“Peanuts” “Little Dog’’ “I’ll tear a limb off yuh” Ag 1, 2. 3 Dramatic 4 Athletics 3, 4 Art Editor Bellevinois President Class 4 “Peanuts ' can always be depended upon. Full of “pep and ambition. A real artist and a widely read student. 44 — THE BELLEVINOIS SHELBY HOGAN—“Hawg” “They’ll have to raise the curtain for us, kid Ag 2. 3 Secretary Ag 2, 3 Dramatic 4 Treasurer Dramatic 4 Brimming over with nonsense, he was trulv the class clown, and in the estima¬ tion of some of the faculty he was be¬ yond all hopes. IRMA HEMPEL—“Irin “We had lots of fun. Philomathian 1 Dramatic 4 Orchestra 4 Senior Editor Bellevinois Studious, capable, and sociable. Irma always stood near the top of the Class, and filled her position as Senior Editor in a most competent manner. WAYNE MERRILLS— Merry “Where do you get that stuff? Irving 1 Dramatic 2 Ag 3. 4 Athletics. 2, 3, Most of us envy his brass. We will certainly miss his learned orations on Personal Liberty, etc. WALDO MUELLER— “Wall “Step on it. Irving 2, 3 Secretary Irving 3 Ag 4 Orchestra 4 Athletics 2, 3, 4 The dashing young Romeo with the vamping eyes. Distinctly individual. A shark In tennis. — 45 — THE BELLEVINOIS HAROLD COBB—“Cob ‘Strike those bnse notes harder Mildred.” Orchestra 3, 4 Literary 3, 4 Has often demonstrated in General As¬ sembly his ability to tickle the Ivories.” impossible to make him angry. ROBERT ACKERMANN—“Stephen” “Bob” “Why. I should think so.” Carlyle H. S. 1. 2 Dramatic 3. 4 Quartet 3 Athletics 4 Department Editor Bellevinols -- luiiiifineH wun a rare vocal talent. Likes to study (some¬ times). He appreciates a good joke. OLIVER NIESS—“Scrubby” “Hey you, listen ' Irving 1, 2 Dramatic 3 Vice-Pres. Dramatic 3 Ag 4 Treasurer Ag 4 Athletics 4 iijr ' iw� � t?ssiiig inexnaus ible energy and “pep” he is hailed as friend by all. Always wearing a smile. EDWARD YARBROUGH—“Eddie “Whassat ?” Debating 1 Literary 2, 3, 4 President Literary 4 He was a true student, never once re¬ sorting to bluffing. Seen only at class time, for h s spare moments were spent in study. — 46 — CK ' 9 THE BELLEVINOIS WILLMA FRIEND—“Billie” ‘ Well, hang!—He’s always bawling me out for something.” Albion H. S. 1. 2 Home Economics 3 Dramatic 4 A Htranper throuRh her paved a way of us. at first in our midst, but, gonial manners, she has into our hearts, and is one OSWALD J. BRICHLER—“Brick” “Ossie 0 ••We ought to get those birds’ Commercial 1, 2, 3 President Commercial 3 Ag 4 Athletics 3, 4 Captain Basketball 4 Business Mgr. Bellevinois A business man all the way through. Common sense and sincerity are his two chief characteristics. Has shown ex¬ ceptional ability to cut classes and get by with it. IRMA DIETZ—“Dietzie” “That makes it bad” Home Economics 2 Commercial 3 Literary 4 Irma has the honorable distinction of be¬ ing the quietest in our class, yet she can. when she chooses, become very fiery and expressive. GEORGE GUNDLACH—“Nick” “Come off. guy!” Ag 1, 2, 4 Irving 3 Dramatic 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 4 Athletics 2, 3. 4 So captivatinglv dici he kid the public that even some of the fair sex were attracted. — 47 — THE BELLEVINOIS EDYTHE BROWNING—”Ede” “Ye gods!” Dramatic 4 Edythe Is as dignified as a senior should be. but seldom is. but her dignity is al¬ ways mingled with humbleness. BERKLEY WELLS—“Slim” “Berk” “Burn my clothes” Clarksville H. S. 1, 2, 3 Dramatic 4 Athletics 4 He ' s from Missouri and “has to be shown.” Likes to argue and is always pulling ofT some stale joke. A jollv good fellow at that. LEONA KAUFMAN—“Lee” “Hot dag!” Philomathian 1 Irving 2 Dramatic 3, 4 President Dramatic 4 A right hand sister to friendliness in class and on the campus. EDWARD KECK—“Watts” “Whatsa matter with you guys?” Commercial 1 Craftsman 2 Vice- Pres. Craftsman 2 Ag 3, 4 Vice-Pres. Ag 4 Athletics 1, 2. 3, 4 Captain Football 2. 3 f 4 A man who has brains and muscle com¬ bined and makes good use of both. He’s there in football, otherwise he’s with “Knocker” Wilhelm. Never worries about anything. — 48 — JOHN GARDNER—“Johnnie” “Aw, go on.” Commercial 1 Ag 2. 3, 4 Rather quiet, hut wide awake, neverthe¬ less Likes to study, and when he speaks, he means what he says. MINERVA WINKLER—“Nervy” “I laughed and laughed until I thought I’d die.” Home Economics 1 Philomathian 2 Ag 3 Literary 4 Always sparkling and full of fun, ready to explode with mirth. LELAND MUELLER—“Lee “I don’t guess so.” Ag 2 Literary 3 Dramatic 4 He was quiet and reserved and sur¬ rounded himself with an air of indiffer¬ ence ami unconcern toward all. IRVIN KNOEBEL—“Fat” ”Irv” “Ya!. Sure!” Ag 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice-Pres. Ag 3 Asst. Business Mgr. Bellevinois He had a fondness for day-dreaming. Always good-natured. His opinions were asked for in matters of real importance, and in Math he was a supreme authority. 49 — THE BELLEVINOIS RUTH CAMPBELL—“Rufus “Ruthie” “You dirty Bum—?-!” Vice-Pres. Home Economics 2 Commercial 3 Literary 4 Her hopeful, imperturbable disposition made her a valuable Senior. LESTER TOTSCH— ' ‘Les“ “Oh deah!” Commercial 1 Irving 2 Dramatic 3, 4 The real Beau Brummel of 21. Has lit¬ tle difficulty in laughing, even at his own Jokes, if need be. FLORENCE CRONAN—“Flossie” “Florenzo“ “Kids, I feel so silly. M Irving 2 President Dramatic 3 Dramatic 3, 4 Florence has her own methods of doing things, but w ' orks ahead unceasingly to gain her ends. Her extensive reading should eventually bring a wealth of ma¬ terial in her future work. CHARLES GROSSART—“Chick” “When we were in Texas” Ag 1, 2, 3 Dramatic 4 Sec’y-Treas. Class 4 Editor Bellevinois He was a competent and a reliable stu¬ dent and was called upon repeatedly to take in hand various ventures of the Class of 21. Known for introducing new styles of hair cuts. - 50 THE BEL LEV IN 0 IS EDWARD DEWEIN—“Doc” “Cutie” “C’mon! Show ’em what you can do.” Irving 1, 2 Literary 3 Dramatic 4 Athletics 4 Small. l� ut. oh my! Shakespeare had nothin on him as a playwright. Indif¬ ferent attitude toward teachers in general. LOREN A DIETZ—“Peggy” “Just right!” Commercial 1, 2 Literary 3 Dramatic 4 Frank, straightforward, outspoken, she gives herself as she is and hates every show of hypocrisy and insincerity in others. HAROLD SMITH—“Hunkie” “What do you say, fellahs?” Freeburg H. S. 1, 2 Dramatic 3 President Ag 4 Athletics 4 •‘Hunkie is O. K. even though he comes from Freeburg. Liked by all of us. Yes, he fell for her. BENJAMIN TWITCHELL—“Hardy” “Look a here, you poor fish!” Irving 1, 2 Dramatic 3, 4 President Class 3 Joke Editor Bellevinois Likes to ask creations and is always working on some new ' theory or problem. He is a born optimist and is bound to succeed. — 51 — THE BELLEVINOIS JUANITA BARTON—“Priscilla” Cuckoo Do you kids want to walk along? Dramatic 4 We shall miss her sweet voire which so often has delighted us in General As¬ sembly. THEOPHILUS WILHELM — Knock¬ er Hello, how’s the old timer? Commercial 1 Ag 2. 3 President Ag 2 Athletics 2. 3, 4 lie’s a nifty dresser and a popular “bird.’ Stud’es a little, but gets by mostly with his ability to kid ’em along.” One of our talented noon-hour entertainers. ANNA TEBBENHOFF— Tebby Oh Gosh! I don’t know. Commercial 2, 3 Home Economics 3, 4 Anna was as bright as a newly-coined dime and as busy as a bee. JOHN FRITZ—“Hick Where do you get that noise?” New Baden H. S. 1, 2 Craftsman’s 3 Ag 4 Athletics 3, 4 Captain Baseball 4 Athletic Editor Bellevinois Whether in athletics or studies, he comes across with the goods. Writes snappy poems now and then. 52 — ' •rfcr ' -i. earn Kzzsm r :e J WtH lju ' l ' zuzx zss z:: zz x xaz::zz-:::xxzf.. . .Z ssx zzs sz x s :;z££:x:. ' z: : THE BELLEVINOIS WALTER SMITH—“Nappie Wally It ' s not that way In Freeburg. Freeburg H. S. 1, 2 Dramatic 3 Ag 4 Athletics 3, 4 Nappie was found of his studies, but, somehow, sleeping proved the fondest of his diversions and. when aroused by the teacher, he was able under the circum¬ stances to give comparatively intelligent answers. This mystery remained un¬ solved throughout his school life. MARY AUTEN—“Pud” Absolutely!—Honest!” Irving 3 Home Economics 3 Dramatic 3 Literary 4 Vice-Pres. Class 4 Calmness and consideration were clearly the secret of her achievements. She is always studying. It ' s not such a bad habit, either, Mary. WILMER VOGT—“Dizzie” “That’s simple. Let me explain.” Dramatic 3. 4 Commercial 3 Athletics 4 Asst. Editor Bellevinois He was a diligent student and was ever ready to expound on—Oh!—anything that one might wish to know. JOHN CLOUD—“John Willie” Grapes” “I ' ll take a beer.” Debating 1 Literary t, Ag 4 Athletics 4 He had an unfailing habit to speak out in class at the wrong time and was, in turn, the recipient of reprimands galore. — 53 - BELLE VINOIS ROSE OTTO—“Nippy” “You don’t say.” Philomathian 2, 3 Literary 4 In spite of hardships and many obstacles. Rose hits reached her goal and will un¬ doubtedly be an asset in the huge army of teachers. ROBERT EHRET—“Bob” “Got a penny?” Irving 1 Ag. 2 Dramatic 3, 4 Vice-Pres. Dramatic 4 “Hob was always counted In when a Kood time was to be had. for he knew how to laugh and be merry. ETHELMAE KLEIN—“Eth” “Ethel” “Gee! That’s magnolias! 9 Commercial 1 Home Economics 3 Literary 4 We know of no one who found it difficult to be on friendly terms with Ethel. What else could account for that but her own pleasing disposition? OTTO MOEHLE—“Ott” “Golly!” Nashville H. S. l f 2 Commercial 3. 4 Treasurer Commercial 4 He was generally considered shv, but there were rumors which hinted toward opposite opinions. — 54 — THE BELLEVINOIS DOROTHY STOOKEY— ' ' Dot “Oh. my hair is so smooth and 1 don’t like it that way.” Philomathian 1 Home Economies 2. 3. 4 Dramatic 4 “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone.” Dorothy al¬ ways has lots of company. WILLIAM BUECHLER—“Bill” “Lissen here!” Cathedral H. S. 1. 2, Dramatic 3, 4 A weakness for chess and Oldsmobiles. Can be found during his spare hours in the Physics lab. ELEANOR KRUG—“Ella” ‘I wonder who’s going to take me to the dance.” Irving 1, 2 Home Economics 3 Dramatic 4 Her commanding manners will surely make her one of the great ones in her chosen profession. HENRY ISSELHARDT—“Izzy” ”What did she say?” Literary 1, 2 Commercial 2. 3 Ag 4 Athletics 2 “Izzy” is a real, good fellow. Although a little bored by the regular routine of school life, he still kept up a good ap¬ pearance in his studies. Dikes to “Joy¬ ride.” — 55 - 3 the bellevinois LESTER RAUTH—“Les ' ‘Oh, Baby!” Craftsman 2 Dramatic 3 Ag 4 Cheer Leader 4 Athletics 4 ivever lets a little thing like study worry u H e s got the steam” and can ve Her sand” whenever he pleases. Steady by jerks” is his speed. TOLEDA EH RET— Teedy “Kid. I have something to tell you. Philomathian 1 Commercial 2 Home Economics 3 Literary 4 i � qu,le Popular among th students because of her friendly smil and congenial manner. JEROME BUTLER — Jerry Am¬ brose “I suppose so. Ag 4 Athletics 1, 3 A. E. F. 2 worldly experience, n can speak on any topic. He was in th. Pl ? n ? e - Often mistaken b the freshmen to be a Prof. ga g {g- rrE 0 3 THE BELLEVINOIS History of the Class of 1921 A T last or alas! What shall we say? With every increasing speed we, the class of 1921, are rapidly nearing the first goal of our ambition to re¬ ceive a diploma as a reward of faithful work in our beloved Alma Maier that will open unto us the portals of the schools of higher learning almost everywhere in our country. With great and joyful anticipations we are look¬ ing toward that wonderful day. Nevertheless a strain of sadness and uncer¬ tainty is ever intermingling with the thoughts of joy. It is true we are about ready to receive what we have been striving for. We can almost grasp it. Gladly we reach out our hands, but still we are inclined to push it away. The reason for this seemingly undecided state of mind is plain. Today we can look back. We can see and live again what we had, whereas the future is a heavily veiled picture to us. 1917! What a wonderful year to us! Proudly we held in our hands the diploma of the grammar schools. That sheet of paper meant much to us. It told us that the school authorities found us far enough advanced in studies and worthy of entering the Belleville Township High School. With a trembling heart we assembled on the opening day. The immensity of the buildings ami the variety of courses offered to the students bewildered us, and the idea that we were not pupils anymore hut students carried us away. It is not surprising that we made many mistakes and gave cause for hilarity to those of our fellow students who very per¬ sistently called us “Presides.” The year rolled by. What a change in our life! We were Sophomores. Proudly we carried the title, and especially enjoyed the “freshness of the Freshies. ” It seems as a dream to us! Juniors we became! And now we are SENIORS. It would take the ability of a Carlyle to give a complete and true picture of the class history in all its details. Every day had its joy and every day its burden and sorrow. Nevertheless, even a minor scribe can pick out and record for posterity a few of the important incidents of our class. We entered high school over one hundred and fifty strong. This number gradually dwindled down to forty. Various reasons for this decrease can be given. Necessity prompted some to leave, and on account of it many a silent tear has rolled down the cheek of some former classmate. — 57 JL-jA. ' _ 3 3 spE ' iiisii THE BELLEVINOIS Our class does not boast of any unusual achievements. We were a class of boys and girls, loyal and true to one another, to our school and to our country at large. Everyone applied his allotted time most faithfully to the studies as¬ signed. This trait of our class promises to bring its members into the limelight of the public in later years. We have in our class students who have upheld the high standard of athletics in our school. Others proved to have a poetic vein in their body. Some have proven themselves mighty with the pen. We are proud of the fact that one of our members offered himself to the service ot our country during the World War, fighting with the Marines on the western battle-front. During our Junior year we organized, and our present officers are: Presi¬ dent, Russell Viehmann; Vice-President, Mary Auten; Secretary-Treasurer, Charles R. Grossart. With this we say good-bye to our fellow students and the Belleville Township High School, our dear Alma Mater. — 58 — BELLE VINOIS Class of 1922 Arnold, Raymond Bockstiegel, Win. Born, Lucille Becker, Charles Breitweiser, Arnold Bollmon, Helen Boettcher, Lucille Butts, Wilson Burger, Lorene Carter, Helen Carter. Pearl Collar, Edward Duensing, George Dippel, Marguerite Ehret, George Exby, Charles Eidmann, Roland Gass, Elmer Gooding, Robertina Griffen, Mildred Grabill, Alice Heinemann, Florence Kloess, Aurelia Loecher, Valeda Miller. Claude McElwain, Melvin Martin, Ruth Meyer, Norma Mork, Alma Maule, John Michel, Wilhelmina Payne, Caroline Rentchler, Janise Reed, Margaret Riemenschneider, Walter Schemmer, Herman Schaefer, John Schumacher, Louise Seibert, Georgiana Seifried, Leona Storr, August Schubert, Mildred Rauth, Lester Tebbenhoff, Elsie Voelkel, Florence Wagner, Mabel Winkler, Theodore Wilky, Isabel Zaehringer. Bert THE BELLEVINOIS The Class of 22” (J. W. R., Prologuist.) L ADIES and Gentlemen: I take great pleasure in introducing to you the characters of the great play, “The Class of 22,’ ' Miss Margaret Reed as “President,” Bert Zaehringer as “Vice-President,” and Mr. Walter Remenschneider as “Secretary.” These three lead the ensemble, a large group of young, giddy, ever-insistent, nonsensical, blushing, clumsy, egotistical people called Juniors. The Juniors are divided into Musicians, Athletes and Pen- Pushers. In the group of Athletes are such renowns as Charles Exby, Theodore Winkler, Elmer Gass, Elmer Li 11, Melvin MeElwain, and Bert Zaehringer, who takes the star part as the captain of this year’s track team. August Storr, Florence Heineman, Valeda Loecher, Mildred Schubert and Mabel Wagoner are presented as the talented musicians of such futures as tin orchestra, quar¬ tet and piano work. The main plot of the play is centered around the Pen- Pushers, who publish the school paper, the Maroon and White. Janise Reneh- ler as Editor, and Bert Zaehringer as Business Manager lead this group of stoop-shouldered, furrow-browed, sunken-cheek, red-eyed, gray-haired, over¬ worked skeletons. The story opens in September, 1920. Thanksgiving and the football season passes with no unusual occurrences. The action continues to wane until late November when the inciting crisis of the plot comes. This is the organization of a new enterprise, the Maroon and White. On December twenty-third, the class gives as its Christmas gift to the school the first edition of the paper. Spring brings the Track Athletes out. Elmer Bill and Bert Zaehringer use their Herculean strength to the advantage of the school. About the same time the Musicians appear on the several programs given bv the Department of Music. This is the one point on which the Juniors excel all others. In June comes the climax—the annual Junior-Senior Promenade. Soft lights, good music, pretty maids, handsome youths—but here, dear audience J leave to your imagination the curtain fall of so successful a play as ' The C lass of 22. — 62 — «. • ' ...i .,.7. ‘.t!!! ' ,J , , . -,T- in i ' .r - tit • —-- , A- ■ THE BELLEVINOIS O nQ BELLE VINOIS Alexander. Mary Avery. Harold Arbogast, Clarence Abend, Edward Bollinan, Wesley Brechnitz, Elsa Biebel, Harold Becker. Otto Busekrus. Albert Baumgarten, Ida Beck, Charles Beaumont. Joseph Ble ken, Lena Batman. Bernice Casey, Colson Cofield, Helen Daniels, Crissy Dill, Minnie Dintelmann, Henry Duvall. Elma Erlinger, Mike Daubach, Irene Engelmann. Eunice Gooding, Ella Olaeser, Charles Gardner. Robt. Geiger. Emma Groom, Eugene Gass, Lauretta Guest, Thomas Grieve, Jesselyn Gray. Sadie Hefti, Ottellia Hartleb, Florence Harmon, Robt. Hilgard, Ruth Hubert. Florence Halstead, Margaret Krummrich, Herbert Kuhn, Bertha Kaiser, Martin Kraft, Ned Kapsky, Nicholas Kuhn, Norma Lill. Elmer Leuschner, Arinin Class of 1923 Michaelis, Irma Mank, Roy Mayer, Sarah Miller, Laura Maschhoff, Adele Mitchell, Evelyn Malzahn, Estelle Mason, James Moore, Lelia Mueller, Ruth Meyer, Albert Mowe, Marie Nahm, Harold Nesbit, Walter Nesbit, Adolph Ohl, Lillian Patterson, Herbert Rieder, Win. Ruiner, Ethel Rockwell, Ben Pfingsten, Ida Pelkus, Clotilda Ralph, Miriam Schumacher, Louis Sterling, Ruth Schiermeier, Clara Schwinn, Ruth Slade, Grace Schnell, Teresa Sehueeberger, Hazel Stein, Ernst Schmahlenberger. Helen Schnell, Robt. Tieman, Henry Tomlinson, Caroline Tiley, Ruth Taylor. Roy Voelkel, Johanna Vogel, Elvira Wise, Chester Woelk, Ruth Wagner, Dorothy White, Maude Yung. Virginia Yocks, Susie Zahn, Stella THE BELLEVINOIS History of the Class of 1923 C LASS histories, as perhaps you have noticed, usually begin with some¬ thing like this: “We entered the portals of the H. T. H. S.“, and always include boasting statements of the standards set by their class along athletic and scholastic lines. It is only natural that a class should boast of its achievements, but in doing this they often exaggerate their ability. We shall attempt to portray the history of our class in a truthful manner. The class of 1922 came into existence in September, 1919. The members of this class experienced no hazing whatever, due to the fact that the upper-class¬ men did not deem it wise to meddle with such a large and powerful body as the Freshman class presented. The Freshman football team defeated the Sophs, and was barely defeated by the Juniors and Seniors. We also figured in the basketball league, and were represented on the “Chillers,” the league cham¬ pions. The new school year which began in September, 1920, found the Class of 1922 as Sophomores. To begin the term correctly we initiated the Freshmen, dampening their freshness and commanding a polite respect for ourselves. Ibis history soon will not be history, for l am nearing the present time. To conclude this article we shall make one little boast, and that is that we think, and you ought to think if you don’t, that the Class of 1922 is the best and most loyal class that ever whistled in the corridors or will whistle in the corridors of the B. T. II. S. C. G. B. jJS S t — 7 r. THE BELL.EVINOIS feihman Milk has a high food value — when taken internally Class of 1924 Abend. Willis Anders. Floyd Amann. Clarence Arey, Elmer Arras. Ruth Aull, Ruth Baer, David Jr. Baum, Edward Becker, Russell Bell. Kenneth Borman, Augusta Borsch, Naomi Brethauer, Homer Breitwieser, Lillian Bue8ch. Bernice Cannady, Myrtle Castelli, Ella Collar, Lorraine Conrad, Marguerite Conrath, Aurelia Charlton, Roy Corious, Mary Craig, Beryl Dahm, Eugene Dammrich, Eugene Deitz, May Devein, Irvin Doussard, Maurice Ebel, Elizabeth Egner, John Ehret, Edwin Eidman, Florence Eidman, Alma Emge, Mabel Erlinger, Grace Frees, Margaret Frick, Aurelia Gauch, Raymond Goodman, Henry Goodman, David Grabill, Bessie Grant, Thomas Grant, Charles Greenwood, Russell Goetz. Quido Gundlach, Norman Haig, Verona Handrich, Rosa Hartwell, Raymond Heely, Emily Helms, Florence Heinemann. Gustav Hinterholzer, Dorothv Hill, Reba Hoeflinger. Lurene Hoehner, William Houston, Clent Huelbig, Walter Hueckle, William Imber, Dora Isselhardt, Cloena Jones, Opal Julleis, Leona Jung, Edna Keller, Clarence Keller, Raymond Kemi, Emmet Klingelhoefer, Doris Knoebel. Raymond Koob, Elsa Leineke, Fred Liebig, Cora Liese, Elsa Loehrding, Lorene Loos, Elmer Lumbattis, Leslie Markham, March Mason, Walter Mauterer, Anita Mauterer, Lorene McGrath. Lucille Messerley, Adolph Miller, Harold Mowe, Viola Mullet, Gwendolene Neff, Arthur Neuman, Vera Feinetti, Louis Perrottet, Louis Perschbacher, Clarence Peskind, Rosa Pfingsten. William Phillips. Prescott Quirk, Marie Ralfes, Bernice Reed, Halen Rehg, Theophil Remelius, Oliver Ritchie, Mabel Rockwell, Helen Rockwell, Lloyd Schmidt, Carl Schneider, Gretchen Schnipper, Eugene Schroeder, Warner Scobbie. David Sieber, Ella Stein, Russell Summers, Eleanor Sutton. Willard Thierry, Lloyd Totsch, Helenmae Trieb, Wilmer Twitchell, Marion Ullrich, Jacob Ullrich. Wilbert Voellinger, Elmer Vogel. Norman Wagoner, Anna Weber, Edwin Wild, Anna Wagner, Lester Wildy, Lawrence Williams, Thomas Wilson, Florence Winter, Oscar Wuertz, Birdie Yoch, Bernard Ziehnert, Blanche — 68 —r (A- • 9 ' a THE BELLEVINOIS History of the Class of 1924 T O WHOM but a Freshman do tin joys of high school lift appeal? Pros¬ pects of a brilliant future confront us, while memories of a glorious past entrance us. Although our present life is one of understood submission, we are ever thankful for the thought of evolution from our present rank, and that some day even we may become ‘‘haughty” Seniors. It is true that when we entered the li. T. H. S. we felt like a bunch of so- called “greenies,” however, being (unusually) talented that feeling soon left us and we literally “came into our own.” The humble feeling of subordination ceased and was gradually replaced by one of supreme confidence and deter¬ mination. We became accustomed to our positions and performed our allotted duties with dignity and initiative. When the class of 1924 entered the school, it was a new class in its youth, the bud of a great scholastic machine. As time rapidly rolls along, the.hud will swell. With each additional effort or advancement the hud will increase and constantly enlarge itself, and thereby seek in vain to burst its thin shell of con¬ cealment. The bud will continue to persevere until it prevails and is accord¬ ingly transformed into a beautiful primordial blossom. The class is then in the flower of its career. However, the blossom will diligently secrete the whole¬ some juices of nutrition and will meanwhile prepare for its near evolution. Then, from the class of 1924, supreme in its dignity and maturity, will issue a cry of success, for the resonant, inexorable virtues of the unrelenting future life to return. W hen the class of 1924 has gained the summit of its objective, when it has attained everything that in its youth it desired and coveted, when every ambi¬ tion has been gratified and fulfilled, only then may the class cease to labor, and agi ee to accept life as it may occur. W hen obstacles have been overcome and all opposition lias been surpassed, the class may review its achievements of the past with a sense of pride and it may experience that wonderful sen¬ sation derived from t he fact, of knowledge of accomplishment. At the present time, the class is only in its infancy. However, it fondly cherishes the hope that within the course of four short years the rights of seniorship shall he enjoyed. L. P. History of the Class of 1925 WE may he small in stature, but we have a majority of promising mem¬ bers. and in due time will take the prominent part in school activities to which we are destined. K. S. A. BELLE VINOIS Class of 1925 Alexander, Ted Auten, Margaret Ackerman, Walter Appel, Edith Bug, Harold Bocquet, Estella Bonville, Kenneth Bate, Thomas Baer, Jeanne Barton. Dulcie Brethauer, Hulda Buekrod, Joseph Bouscher, Walter Boeker, Wilfred Busekrus, John Bollman, Milton Butts. Harold Bingham, Win. Becker, William Bechtold, Henry Beineke, Wm. Billen, Raymond Cullen, Chester Cabb, Isabelle Casey, Bethena Calloway, Margaret Calloway, Henry Conroy, Margaret Hold, Arnold Duvall, Lillian Davis, Florence Diehl, Wilbur Diehl, Hilma Dahm, Lester Daesch, Floyd Dechant, Louis Daesch, Raymond Dintelmann, Irvin Deterding, Verna Erlinger, Raymond Engelman. Elizabeth. Eyman, Florence Eichinger, Ethelmae Ernst, Richard Ernst, Lester Feickert. Carl Flach, Walter Frierdich, Lester Feurer, Immanuel Frank, Harry Frees, Irvin Fortune, Eulalie Feickert, Mildred Friend, Bernard Forrest, Harold Fontana, Mildred Glover, Harold Gass. Edwin Groom. Donald Gal breath, Harry Gray, Maeeo Green, William Goodall, Frank Graeber, Arthur Hemmer, Marie Hofsommer, Rosa Hogan. Edna Hertel, Flora Hendrichs, David Hoppe, Anabel Halstead, Richard Hummel, Elmer Helms, Alvin Helms, Lester Hebenstreit. Walter Heinemann, Luella Haas. Lester Hoernes, George Hadorn, Irvin Hammer, Dorothy Jones, Emma May Jurmann, Frank Jones, Juanita Jung Robert Keller, Roland Kniepkamp. Emil Keiner, Wilferd Koderhandt, Cecelia Krauss, Mildred Krause, August Kloess, Edward Kettler, Edna Kruger, Lorena Kaemerer, George Kircher, Marjorie Kapp, Margaret Kessler. Robert Knobeloch, Walter Kohl, Oscar Kunze, Elmer Keiner, Edna Litts, Willard Lougeay, Samuel Lorenz, Irene Lange, Leslie Lund. Viola Leiner, Jacob — 71 — THE BELLEVfNOIS Martin, Harry Mank, Russel Miller. Evelyn Mueller, Rosalind Mueller, Lucille Maschhoff. Clara Massa, Violet Meyer, Warren Minor, Harold Marshall, Charles McKim, Essie Marsh, Edna Mueller, Mildred Martin, Raymond Machaba. Dorothy Moore, Inez McBride, Adam Meyer, George Mank, Viola Neuf, Arthur Nagel, Harry Nesbit, Irene Nokl, Walter Newman, Francis Niemeyer, Katherine Nash, Opal Perschbacher, Norma Pickus, Fred Phillips, Gerald Pfeiffer, Alexia Pensoneau, Alice Patterson, Rowland Rhein, Irene Reimbold, Arthur Rothgangel, Helen Riddle, Louise Rumer, Viola Ruester, Florence Reuken, Albert Reisbich, Wilfred Roberts, Leroy Rinderer, Monroe Renner, Ruth Rhein, Oliver Schrag, Albert Schmitt, Victor Schmisseur, Eugene Stein, Isadore Simon, Georgia Sauer, Eugene Spies, Eugene Smith, Rosa Schubert. Irma Schaab, Emil Schifferdecker, Elmer Seelmann, Washington Schopp, Lucille Saling, Dorothy Schmidt, Leroy Schanz, Alvin Schicktanz, Sylvester Scheske, Robert Sterling, Frances Schaeffler, Eleanor Sharp, Ivan Taylor, Earl Tuerck, George Thompson, Ruth Toth, John Thoma, Wilhelmina Thebus, Richard Turner, Marie Van Eizenga. Susie Vail, Lillian Villard, LeRoy Voelkel. Ida Vale, Maurice Voegeli, Mildred Wiester, Helen Walton, Win. Wegener, Otto Wade, Lucille Woelk, Norma Wittshire, Mabel Winkler, Jeannette Wagner, Viola Weisenstein, Lyman Westrich, Mildred Wainwright, Lester Weingaertner. LeRoy Weinelt, Louise Wilderman, Gladys Wittlich. Henry Ziehnert, Lydia — 72 — • . .v- r. w ' % . . ...:; i - • • • _ Track C 0 A c H E S Bosketbo Bciseba Harper rootbuH T O OTHERS the merits of our school lie for the most part in the manli¬ ness, spirit and ability of our athletic teams. Their success or failure, in a large measure, is due to the efficiency of our coaching staff We have been fortunate in securing most competent coaches to promote athletic activi¬ ties this year. FRIEDLI, Basketball and Baseball. Coach Friedli has well exhibited his superior ability as a coach of basket¬ ball and baseball. It has ever been his aim to advance the athletics of the school to the highest standard, and he has striven unselfishly to reach this goal. Too much credit cannot be given him for the success of the basketball squad and the creditable showing of the baseball team. HARPER, Football. Although a stranger at first, Coach Harper soon became acquainted and demonstrated his knowledge of football. Being an “old head ” at the game, he put the necessary punch into the squad. Without a doubt, it was through his coaching that the football team was enabled to defeat East St. Louis, a feat which had never before been accomplished. LORENZEN, Track. ( oach Lorenzen has proven himself capable of his task by creating an in¬ terest in track and field work and developing from only fair material a team which has broken several of our best track records and which has, indeed, been a credit to the school. — 73 — A LTHOUGH this year’s football team did not meet with constant success, it accomplished one thing of which no other football team in the history of Ibis school can boast. It defeated East St. Louis. Two of our games were lost by one point and many others by a close margin. The first practice was called for September 20 and twenty-five men re¬ ported. Bert Zaehringer, captain-elect, received a fractured rib the first week of practice and this put him out of the game for the rest of the season. Walter getting a twisted shoulder in the first East St. Louis game. With five of this year’s men eligible, a winning team should result next year. Scores of the Football Games. Opponents. Where Played. B. T. II. S., 6—Soldan, 28.St. Louis B. T. II. S., 0—Benton, 12 . Benton B. T. H. S., 0—McKinley, 67. St. Louis B. T. II. S., 13—East St. Louis, 0.Belleville B. T. II. S., 6—St. Louis U. High, 7 . Belleville B. T. 11. S., 6—Greenfield, 7.Greenfield B. T. II. S., 0—Central, 9.St. Louis B. T. II. S., 0—Loyola, 6.Belleville B. T. II. S., 7—East St. Louis, 17.East St. Louis — 74 — THE BELLEVINOIS .j The Football Team RAUTH, Center. “Snops” was a reliable center ami seldom mixed his signals. lie was a fighting fool and Ids specialty was worrying his opponent. McELWAIN, Guard. “Mack” was a hard fighter, and was always trying to learn more about the game, lie will be hack again next year to show some more of his speed (or comfort). WILDY, End. “Buddy” was a hard worker and always doing his best—a clean fighter and a clean sport. He will he a big help to the team in the next two years. DEWEIN, End. “Cutie” was the hardest hitting man on the team and a dead tackier. He was out of the game for three weeks because of a twisted shoulder. MERRILLS, Guard. “Mary” showed his ability as a football player by capably filling every position on the team, except quarter, full and center. GUNDLACH, Guard. A steady and brainy man, who, by using his huge proportions to advan¬ tage, earned for himself a reputation as a real football player. FRITZ, Tackle. “Hick” was always to he found in the thickest of the fray. Ilis long suit was intercepting passes. At tackling he was a whiz (hang). KECK, Quarter. Captain “Watts” knew the game and played it with all his strength. He was a good plunger and often went over the top for substantial gains. He held the captaincy for three seasons. MUELLER, Half. Mueller’s long experience enabled him to break up many of the enemy’s plays and to do all of the team’s passwork. He has the distinction of being one of the best passers ever on the team. SMITH, Half. “Xappie” never hit the line with less than a seven or eight yard gain. Several times he broke through on a line plunge for thirty yards. HOUSTON, Tackle. An unknown quantity at first, (’lent soon developed into a speedy tackier, lie has two more seasons to play. WILHELM, Full. “Knocker” was the best broken field runner on the squad. Twice he ran eighty yards for a touchdown. ERLINGER, Sub. “Mike” got into the game on several occasions and from all indications he will be a regular guard next year. — 75 — r fr 1 tesss | |« nIJSssJe t THE BELLEVINOIS Summary of the Football Games B. T. H. S. vs. Soldan, October 1. The first game was lost, after a hard fight on a hot and dusty field, to last year’s St. Louis high schools’ champions. Lester Rauth gave the all-St. Louis center a bloody nose. Considering the number the St. Louis team had to pick from, the showing was not bad. B. T. H. S. vs. Benton, October 9. Benton won the game in the first quarter when they made their two touch¬ downs. Tt looked as though B. T. II. S. could not find their bearings during this period. After that the team held the Benton attack and threatened to score several times, but failed because of fumbles. Will any member of the team forget the night spent in the Hudson House? B. T. H. S. vs. McKinley. October 16. The overwhelming defeat suffered at the hands of McKinley was due most¬ ly to the condition of our athletes, three regulars being on the bench because of injuries received in the Benton game. We decided to take our spite out on East St. Louis. B. T. H. S. vs. East St. Louis, October 22. This was probably the most enthusiastic game in the history of B. T. H. N. football. It brought out nearly every student in the school, which, coupled with about one hundred rooters from East St. Louis and another hundred outsiders, brought the attendance near seven hundred, the largest crowd that ever witnessed a game on the school campus. This is the way we lined up for the game: Rauth, center: Gundlach. left guard: Houston, left tackle; Wildv, left end; Erlinger, right guard; Fritz, right tackle; Dewein, right end; Keck quarter; Walter Smith, left half; Mueller, right half; Wilhelm, full-back. Belleville received on the twenty yard line and carried the ball to midfield and was held for downs. East Side was unable to gain, and Belleville took the ball to the twenty yard line and again lost it on downs. A punt was blocked l Gundlach, ami Fritz fell on the ball across the line. W llhelm missed goal and the score was B. T. II. S., 6, and East St. Louis, 0. The rest of the half saw real battle, neither side being able to make an effective attack, although Belle- ville completed seven forward passes. Another fierce struggle ensued in the third quarter, and in the last five minutes of play East Side weakened enough to allow Wilhelm to cross around right end after a pretty run. Wilhelm then kicked goal . The game ended with East St. Louis in possession of the ball on their own forty yard line. — 78 — i iiramr —- ——— „ , -- ,,, ' i | i«M l fe THE BELLEVINOIS ' ' £j B. T. H. S. vs. St. Louis U. High, October 28. In a cold drizzling rain, on a muddy field, B. T. II. S. lost by a mere point. St. Louis U. High kicked goal after a touchdown and Belleville missed. We used the aerial attaek and completed nine forward passes. B. T. H. S. vs. Greenfield, October 30. The second game in two weeks was lost by one point because we failed to kick goal. Our touchdown came in the third quarter, when we received the ball on our own twenty yard line and worked down to within their five yard line, from where Quarter Back Keck crossed the line. It seems as if our sudden spirit turned the officials against us. We were penalized for almost everything we did. In the last quarter Walter Smith’s collar bone was broken, Greenfield made a touchdown and kicked goal. B. T. H. S. vs. Central, November 6. Another off-day for Belleville, with Smith, Wilhelm, Gundlach and Dewein out of the game. We were unable to find the fast Central team when they had the ball. B. T. H. S. vs. Loyola, Nov. 13. Lack of practice, combined with fumbling, cost us this game, 6 to 0. We had the ball to within fifteen yards of their goal three times, but were held for downs or fumbled the ball. B. T. H. S. vs. East St. Louis, November 26. Practically the same line-up was used in this game as in the first game with East Side, with the exception of our hard hitting half back, Walter Smith, who was still out of the game with a broken collar bone. A special car was chartered and the team left the Square at 8:4o, accompanied by one hundred loyal rooters, who postponed their Thanksgiving dinner to witness the game. As East St. Louis did not furnish us a place to change clothes, we were com¬ pelled to change in our special car. The feature of the game was the touch¬ down made by Wilhelm, on the kick-off in the second quarter. Knocker sure made a nice run of about eighty yards. The players went home in their foot- hall uniforms, because they had no place to change or take a shower. — 79 — 0 3 THE BELLEVINOIS The Basketball Schedule December 3—B. T. H. S., 15; Mascoutah, 17. This whs the first game of the season and the team had only had a few night ' s practice. The score at the end of tin first half stood 10 to 3 in favor of Mascoutah. We soon became accustomed to the short slippery floor and tied the count, 15 all, only to lose by two points on a field goal just before the final shot. December 10—B. T. H. S., 12; Mt. Vernon, 44. In the second game our team tackled the State Champs of 1020. The game was slow because of the large number of fouls on each side, Mt. Vernon being charged with nineteen to our sixteen offenses. December 17—B. T. H. S., 12; Collinsville, 20. Another hard game to lose. We especially wanted to trim Collinsville be¬ cause they had nosed us out of the County Tournament last year, 13 to 12. The team could not get together for some reason or other, and hence the defeat. December 23—B. T. H. S., 15; Alumni, 19. We tried our best to repeat the trick of last year’s team by romping over the Alumni, and we nearly did it. But Heinemann, Knollhoff, Groh, Threlkeld, Heiligenstein, Wangelin and Puderer compose a team which is hard to beat. The game was fast from start to finish, and II. T. II. S. showed same real class for the first time this season. December 31—B. T. H. S., 14; Salem, 36. Greatly handicapped by the rough, splintered floor, four huge posts, a six foot four center, and a near-sighted referee, we lost again. At the end of the half the score stood 28 to 4 in Salem’s favor. The second half we opened up and held Salem to eight points, while we made ten. January 6—B. T. H. S., 20; Pinckneyville, 22. We suffered our sixth defeat in an interesting contest with Pinckneyville. The result indicates an improvement in our machine and the “never say die” spirit of our hoys. January 7—B. T. H. S., 13; Mt. Vernon, 37. In this onr second game with the State Champs we were looked upon as “fish.” but we soon set them to thinking a little more seriously about real basketball. We led them throughout the entire first quarter. “Peanuts” was the star of the game, caging the ball from all angles. January 12—B. T. H. S., 13; Granite City, 53. Granite had their plays worked out nicely on their own floor and easily managed to run up the score. Francis, guard, d id most of the damage. January 14—B. T. H. S., 25; O’Fallon, 22. At last the long waited for victory was won. The second team started the game and fairly outclassed the O’Fallon quintet. The second half our first team took up the task of completing a decisive defeat for O’Fallon. The dreamed-of “walk away” did not occur, but we were able to maintain our lead and emerge victorious. — 80 — _ k-.iS THE BELLEVINOIS The Team BRICHLER, Captain, Forward. “Brick,’’ with It is passing and floor work, was the man to pull us out of light places. He was a real captain of a real team. KAISER, Captain-elect, Center. “Marl’s” lanky physique, sensational shots, and good floor work earned him an “All-Star” Position at the District Tournament. FRITZ, Guard. The tournament officials showed good judgment in selecting “Hick” as All-Star Guard, because of his wonderful combination of guarding and long distance shooting. WINKLER, Forward. Slow, but sure, “Teedoor” was a real eager and was there when we needed baskets the most. He will be back again next year. NIESS, Guard. Steady as Gibraltar, “Scrubby” was noted for holding down more men at one time than any other man in the game. VIEHMANN, Forward. “Peanuts” was small and fast and caused the opposing guards a great deal of trouble. With the ball in his hands, a goal was almost si certainty. ACKER.MANX, Center. A big boy and a hard fighter, “Slim” always did his best to help the team. ARBOGAST, Guard. Husky and fearless, “Arby” will develop into a steady man. — 82 — Ackerman n Viehinann Kaiser Winkler Friedli (Coach) lirichler Xiess Fritz Arbogast — 83 — THE BELLEVINOIS January 18—B. T. H. S., 19; Mascoutah, 17. This was a slow game, both teams playing as though it were croquet or marbles. It terminated in a real football game, the referee getting his nose broken in the mixup. Several men were “knocked cold” on each aide. It was a zigzag affair, Belleville first scoring, then Mascoutah, ami vice versa, until the final shot, which put us in the lead. January 21—B. T. H. S., 11; Collinsville, 40. Our second trimming at the hands of Collinsville was another “knock ’em out” affair. We were almost helpless on a small slick floor. The second team also met defeat at the hands of their second squad, 24 to 14. January 26—B. T. H. S., 21; Alton, 15. Alton, having beaten Granite City, was confident of a victory, but our boys got busy, showed some real snappy passing and nosed them out by six points. After this game it was generally thought that our team wasn ' t bad, anyway. January 29—B. T. H. S., 17; Edwardsville, 18. Edwardsville took an eight-point lead, which we were unable to overcome until just before the final whistle, when the score stood 15 to 15. In the ex¬ tension of time we succeeded in scoring one field goal, while Edwardsville made a field goal and a free throw. The game was hard fought throughout, but one free throw was enough to beat us. February 4—B. T. H. S., 25; East Side, 31. This time Belleville showed its real basketball ability and fought the East Siders to a finish. The game was fast, both teams shooting accurately and pass¬ ing perfectly. We greatly surprised them, but they were able to top the score by six points. February 9—B. T. H. S., 18; East Side, 27. Again the East Siders proved superior to our warriors, who kept up the fight to the last. A record crowd was in attendance. February 18—B. T. H. S., 27; Edwardsville, 8. We trounced the Edwardsville five to the tune of 27 to 8, thereby getting revenge for the 18 to 17 defeat at Edwardsville. We held them scoreless in the second half up to the time that Coach Friedli sent in a string of substitutes. February 25—B. T. H. S., 24; Granite City, 30. Francis, Granite’s scoring demon, and 90% of their team, was pounced upon by the Belleville guards and held to three goals. But, in the meantime, the other 10% made a net total, while our gang got past the Granite defense for 24 markers. Incidentally, we made only four out of fourteen free throws. March 1—B. T. H. S., 14; Alton, 23. We led off with a field goal and a free throw and followed up with several more field goals and gained an eight-point lead. Alton got rough, and the referee suffered a spell of acute blindness, or, at least his optics became en¬ tangled and his seeing was bothered quite a bit. Alton got every decision and, slowly but surely, forged ahead eleven points. March 4—B. T. H. S., 16; Trenton, 19. How we lost this game will never be known, outside of the fact that it seemed our players were glued to the floor. It doesn’t look so bad, consider¬ ing the fact that Trenton copped the district tournament at Centralia. — 84 — District Tournament Games T OO much cannot he said about the brilliant work of the team at the district tournament held at Alton. Things looked kinda blue around the B. T. H. S. when the drawings of the tournament came out. Our lot fell to Granite City. Our team went to Alton full of hope and possibly that was all. A kind of grim determination crept over the team as the game drew near. We took the floor with nothing but fight in our minds. Granite took the lead on a shot from the door. They became confident, but the determination never left out men, and none lagged for a second. At the end of the first half the score stood Id to 9 with Belleville on the small end. The second half both teams waded in and mixed ’em proper. Granite never got the ball near the foul line before someone stopped them. We put up a defensive game, putting Granite at a loss as to just how to get through our five man defense. When we got hold of the ball, Brichler, Winkler or Kaiser went under the basket like a shot, received the ball on some good pass- work, and the rest was easy. Brichler stepped into the limelight by putting in the last two baskets, which gave us a three point lead. The defense work of Xiess and Fritz was perfect, assisted by Kaiser and Winkler. Granite City was unsuccessful as far as making baskets the last half was concerned. One free throw was all they were allowed, and the game ended 16 to 14. Belleville had won their first game at a district tournament. The next morning our team played Edwardsville. We went into this game with the same idea of fish as Granite City did the day before. We woke up and found ourselves seven points behind, but soon came around and tied the count. The timer was ready to pull the trigger for the final period when “Peanuts” caged one from the center, making the score 20 to 18 in our favor. The same afternoon we met Alton, who had beaten East St. Louis 19 to 14 in the morning game. Everybody was sure they would see Belleville play its last game, but not so. We settled down into our five man defense, which had made us famous the day before, and Alton was helpless. They had the ball most of the time, but it was in our territory, and they knew of no way to ad¬ vance it into their own. The score at the half stood 12 to 6 in our favor. A rally in the final half netted Alton two field goals and two free throws, while we made one field goal. The play ended with both teams putting up an awful fight for supremacy. Belleville won 14 to 12, and entered the finals against Collinsville the same night. Played to the end of its endurance, the team entered the finals. Collins¬ ville showed no signs of exhaustion, because they had used their second team in at least half of each game. They had a strong team and played all the easiest teams, topping their luck by drawing a bye, while our lusty legion fought its way through to meet them. The game started with a spurt by Belle¬ ville, netting two field goals and a free throw. Our team then settled back into its faultless five man defense and held Collinsville at bay. Our team was ex¬ hausted, but put every atom of strength they still possessed into the conflict. A few goals from center soon tied the count, and then Collinsville took the lead, which they held. The final score was 16 to 8. — 85 — Baseball , 1920 D UK to llu hard work of the coacii and the men, the success of the team was made possible. With either Grieves or McMillan on tne mound and Frit , behind the bat, we had a battery that could always be depended upon. Wangeliu at first, Keck on second, Khret or Tegtmeier on third, and Wil¬ helm on short composed an infield combination that was hard to beat. Anyone who witnessed some of the games can tell you of the hitting and fielding strength of the outfield—Kaiser, Gundiach, Muskopf and W. Smith patrolling the outer gardens. The schedule shows a total of eight wins and six defeats. The McKendree game was the most exciting of the season. B. T. II. S. scored one run in the first inning, and McKendree tied it in the fourth. With one out in the last of the ninth, Muskopf tripled to left center, scoring Grieves from first, and broke up the game in our favor 2 to 1. The second East St. Louis game was a real thriller. We took the lead, 3 to 1, which we held until the ninth inning. With one out, two men on bases, and one man across, Grieves struck out the next two men. Another very interesting game was played with Loyola Academy, ending 4 to 2 in our favor. Date. April 15 ... April 17 .. April 20 .. April 23 .. April 30 .. May 1 May 6 .... May 11 May 17 Mav 22 .... May 27 .... May 20 June 5 June 11 ... Total . Schedule. II. S. Opponents. . 6— Loyola . 5—St. Louis U. High ... . 3—McKendree College .. .10... .4... Where Played . 10—Alton. . 12... .8—East St. Louis. 6—Loyola . . 5 .. . East St.. Louis 10—Alton. 13—St. Louis U. High . ... ) . 3— East St. Louis. . 2_ 10— Loyola. 10—• Edwardsville. 0—Western M. A. . 1.... .10... . 13—Edwardsville . 100 Total.103 — 86 — April Ui —At Mascoutaih : 15. T. H. S.. 10; Maiscoutah, 5. April 22—At Edwardsville: It. T. 11. S., 19; Edwardsville, 7. May 0—At Belleville: It. T. H. S., 5; East St. Louis, 4. May 12—At Belleville: It. T. II. S.. :t; Loyola, 4. Mav 20—At Belleville: It. T. II. S., 22; Edwardsville, J. May 27—At Scott Field: Scott Field June :t—Scott Field ait Belleville. June 7—It. T. II. S., at East St. Louis. June 10—Alumni, ait Belleville. Games B. T. H. S., 16; Mascoutah, 5. Although the mercury wats down airound freezing, it did not keep the team from showing its speed. Hard hitting featured on both sides. It. T. H. S. getting the best of the argument by what may be termed ai big majority. B. T. H. S., 19; Edwardsville, 7. Thirty-two hits, two home runs, four triples, eight doubles, 20 runs and 11 errors, made up the conglomeration meted out to the Edwardsville fains in our second game of the season. Bricliler led with live clean swats out of six tries. Kaiser poled ai homer in the third, and Fritz drove to left for the circuit in the fourth with the saieks loaded. B. T. H. S., 5 ; East St. Louis, 4. In a closely contested game, B. T. H. S. emerged victorious over their old rivals, East St. Louis, by the score of to 4. The game was interesting throughout, both pitchers twirling ai real game and getting real support. We scored in the tirst inning, when Bricliler hit the lirst ball pitched over the right fielder’s dome for the circuit. Kaiser drove Fritz across in the fourth and again in the sixth for two more runs. Bun No. 4 wats scored in the seventh on a hit. stolen baisc, sacrifice and ai wild pitch. (Continued on Page 91) 87 — r; s _ _ THE BELLEVINOIS The Team BKICHLER, Third Baisemau. ‘•Owie ’ was a steady baseman and one of our best willow w� e«ders. lie lmd an eagle eye and knew the game. DEW El N, (Catcher. “Eddie” was a real backstop, scooping ’em out of the dirt with precision and always outguessing his man. His peg was a menace to all would-be base stealers. FRITZ, Second Baseman—Captain. “Hick” inspired his team with real pep and set the pace in fielding and slugging Had a bad habit of breaking up a perfectly good game by driving die ball out of sight. KAISER, Left Fielder. “Marty” was a brainy man and a real hitter. On the bases he was hard to catch, and in the field he ate ’em up in a hurry. NIESS, Shortstop. “Oily” was always there when a hot bounder came along. He had the nerves and speed of a real shortstop, and could always be depended upon. WELLS, Pitcher. “Birk” popped up from some “burg” in Missouri and exhibited all the smoke and twisters that a real pitcher must possess. A cool head and a clean-cut sportsman made him a very desirable man to have on the team. MOEIILE, Right Field. “Ott” was a dependable fielder and a good hitter. Converted from an in fielder to an outfielder, he went through the season with hardly an error. (tUNDLACH, Center Fielder. Whenever anything went out toward center it was considered dead, as “Nick” was never known to miss one. His batting, too, was very com¬ mendable. SMITH. First Baseman. “Nappie” was the best hunter on the squad, and could lay one down at any time, either for a sacrifice or to beat out. He played a real game at the initial sack. HASS, Substitute. “Schnee” was always on hand to till in a vacancy and worked hard to secure a regular berth. He still has a year to play. — 89 — (( ' ontinned from Page 87) Kast Side scored one in their half, when, with the bases loa ded, one man scored on a trick play. In the fist half of the ninth Wells weakened enough to allow the Kast Siders to tie the score. He then settled down ami got out of trouble. Dewein opened the ninth with a drive over second, j,ut Broderick made a sensational stop and got his man at first. Fritz then uncorked a honierie drive into the gully and everybody went home. B. T. H. S., 3; Loyola Academy, 4. Our first defeat, after a hard game, was due partly because of Loyola’s 1 iiiM lv hitting, our own tielding, and some foolish plays. Loyola has lost only one game this season, so it wasn’t so bad after all. We decided to take our revenge out on Kdwardsville. B. T. H. S., 22; Edwardsville, 3. Many hits, many home runs and many errors were the main features of the game, although the hitting of Smith and Moehle was outstanding. H. T. II. S. took an early lead and kept piling them up throughout the game. Cloud pitched the eight and ninth and allowed one hit. Cass and Nesbit also broke into the lineup at this stage of the game. ) Track, 1920 L AST year ' s track team enjoyed si wonderful season and established sev eral records tlisit will stand for some time. There were two meets, one with O’Fallon and one with Granite City. Both were taken by large scores, 70 to 21, and 68 to 31, respectively. The team entered in the South¬ ern Illinois Interscholastic meet held at Lebanon. John Maule placed third in the 100-yard dash and Vernon Grieves placed second in the tennis singles. Because of the success of this year’s team interest in track and field work should improve greatly and a winning team result. Following are the records of the teams, which stand as the only official records: 100 yards—John Maule. Time, 10 2-5 seconds. 220 yards—John Maule. Time, 24 3-5 seconds. 440 yards—Adolph Bessel. Time. 51) 2-5 seconds. Half mile—Jesse Bollman. Time, 2 minutes 27 3-5 seconds. One mile—Ily. Dintlemnn. Time, 5 minutes 2d 1-5 seconds. 50 yards hurdle—John Maule. Time, 7 1-5 seconds. Relay team—Puderer, Exby, Zaehringer, Maule. Time 51 1-5 seconds. High jump—Tlieo. Winkler. Height, 65 inches. Broad jump—Cyril Puderer. Distance, 17 feet 1) 1-2 inches. Discus—Waldo Mueller. Distance, DO feet 9 1-2 inches. Shot put—Waldo Mueller, Distance, 34 feet 1 1-4 inches. — 92 — Track, 1921 With the excellent material and the coaching of Mr. Lorenzen, the mould¬ ing of a real track team was made possible considering that track work is a comparatively new branch of athletics in the school, the showing of the team is indeed remarkable. Theodore Winkler took second in the high jump and Wayne Merrills look third in the 220-yard dash, at the annual Southern Illinois Inter scholastic track meet, held at Lebanon. (This gave us a total of 4 points and placed us fifth in the meet.) On May 14 another interscholastic meet was held at Granite City. Elmer Lill placed third in the mile and half runs, while George Gundlaeh took first in the shot put. The team is also entered in the meet to be held at Washington Uni¬ versity, St. Louis, Mo., May 21. Following are some of the teams’ official records: 10ft yards—Kauth. Time, 1ft 1-5 seconds. 22ft yards—Merrills. Time, 23 1-5 seconds. 440 yards—Zaeh ringer. Time, 53 seconds. 880 yards—Lill. Time, 2 minutes 5 seconds. One mile—Lill. Time, 4 minutes 5ft seconds. Relay Team—Kauth. Wildy, Merrills, Zaeh ringer. 5ft seconds. Broad jump—Wildy. Distance, 10 5-4 feet. High jump—Winkler, tit inches. Discus—Lill. Distance, 91 feet 5 inches. Shot put—Gundlae h. Distance, ft feet 1ft inches. Pole Vault—Merrills. Height, ft feet 1ft inches — 93 — VOGT, 440 Wilmer stretched his long legs to advantage and whoever beat him cer¬ tainly had to run. WINKLER, High Jump “Ted” cleared the bar when most of them didn ' t and is now sporting several medals for his feats. GARDNER, 8S0 “Boh” had plenty of wind and endurance and always kept in the race until the finish. LILL, Mile and Half Mile “The Prince?” could step around the track in grand style and always finish at or near the head of the entries. GUNDLACH, Shot Put “Nick” had the build and the form, and it was a simple matter for him to heave a twelve pounder forty feet. RATTTH, Dashes Fast as the breeze Les could clip off a hundred yards in 10 l-f� seconds and in 5 minutes be ready to run again. WILDY, Dashes and Broad Jump “Buddie’s” big leads brought him through with the necessary “goods’’ and whenever lie would jump he would land anywhere from 18 to 20 feet from the take-off. MERRILLS, Dashes, Discus, etc. As an all ’round track man. Wayne could make the best of ’em hump. Mis specialties were: discus, polevault, high jump, 220, 880 and 440. ZA EH RINGER, Captain 440 “Bert” had the easiest way of running 440 yards you ever saw. Never was he known to lag behind, but always held his own. — 96 — _ TH E BELLE VI NO IS. . « Tennis T HE tennis courts, which heretofore have been only a vague dream, have at last been opened. The courts which opened consisted of two singles, but so tense was the interest shown in this scientific and skillful pas¬ time that the authorities thought it best to erect two more courts so as to keep the various enthusiasts from quibbling over possession of the courts. Accord¬ ingly two double courts were made and every one is now given a chance to play. A tennis tournament is in full swing at the present, but the results were too late for the press. There is a singles and doubles for boys and for girls, teachers and post graduates also being allowed to participate. (It is also rumored that a tournament of doubles only, with a boy and girl on each side, is being planned. Grab your partners!) . Basketball League Tournament F OR the purpose of developing material and arousing interest in next year s team. Coach Friedli arranged for a basketball tournament between ten evenly matched teams. Many hot contests were fought, and the “Bricks,” captained by Bricliler, and ablv supported by Gundlach, Wilhelm,Mueller,Nagel,Glover and Doussard, finally won out over the “Trimmers.” The “Trimmers” line-up was: Kaiser ( captain), Gass, Wells, Gundlach, Ehret, and Stein. The tournament was considered a success and it is believed that through if may result a championship team next year. 97 — BELLE VINOIS CAPTING Dago Frank Do You Remember When— “Knocker” made an eighty-yard run for a touch-down in the East St. Louis game Thanksgiving Day? “Watts” Keck made his famous “107 dives? Walter Smith had his shoulder blade broken? The B. T. H. S. beat East St. Louis in football for the first time in seven vears? . , , , Tin B. T. II. S. played Granite City the first time, and when they played them the last time? ....... The team got two off days for coining out second at the basketball tournament? Viehmann dropped one in from center in the Edwardsville game ten seconds before the final whistle? Brichler started and Fritz finished the East St. Louis baseball game here? Mamma, mamma, look at that Funny thing in coat and hat. It has got a half of arm And it fills me with alarm. It has got no eyes or nose, On its feet there are no toes. Listen, mamma, hear it talk. With two sticks it tries to walk; Hurry, mamma, get your gat. 1 don’t like the looks of that. Hush, you simple little mutt, Or I’ll crack you on the nut. There’s no need to harbor fear At that thing so strange and queer. It won’t hurt my little child Even if it does look wild. That’s your brother, don’t you cry, He’s just a football playing guy. —Theodore Baer. — 99 — .THE BELLE VINOiS by , IC c r «7 7 |5 7c «S ' y W 1 t c]t I the j Turned - ! ? ri osh ff itt c bit of z, e yf ' !$ ? $ 4 ? 3 a Y , S ,s =5 . • i , your face fce s ' fe nj tree hair cut ?c far scy es m j W £ Worse port L_J yw ' s % - Wiii Jl V77ff7ff7m | fcTvorscl • not iWhf _ hqtn ow ?S ww ef€ rZ xJuuior . n tUie f u5 sg S ?oye , J yw ° See e on Terwfff Courts THE BELLEVINOIS Jokes A.—1 have a broad acquaintance on the campus. . Irv. Knoebel—Yes. I saw you with her last night. The air with frost is laden. Southward the birds have flown; Oh, tell me. pretty maiden. Do you still roll your own? D —A fool used to blow out the gas. Lireus.—And now? D.—He steps on it. She.—Can you drive with one hand? He (eagerly)—You bet I can. She (sweetly).—Then won ' t you please pick my handkerchief up off the floor? A maid went tripping down the street, Her skirts were short but very neai, A second passed. I stopped, stock still; l smiled and said, my brain athrill— “Excelsior!” She stood on the staircase And said with a frown: “You musn’t come up. ‘Cause my hair’s coming down.” First Passenger—Say, Jack, look at that blue fox fur on that girl over there Second Passenger—It’s pretty, but no fox ever lived that color. First Passenger—No, but it dyed that color. “Oh, George, is it really a diamond?” By gosh, if it ain’t I’m out four-bits. ’ “Rastus, did your soldier son get any medals?” Say, dat boy wus de mos ' meddlesome lad in de whole regiment.” “Madam,” said the conductor polilely to the lady, “you must remove that suit¬ case from the aisle.” “Fo’ de Lawd’s sake, conductah, dat ain’t no suitcase. Dat’s mah foot.” Ann—What makes that fellow glare at me so? VlU—You are sitting on his ice cream “Jimmie, give me a cigarette, please?” “Sure, have one.” Thanks; you sen I’m smoking just a given number daily.” “So I see. The more given the more -smoked.” FINN-ICKY. What is that?” “That’s our pole vaulter.” “Oh, does he speak English?” “Ah!” he cried, as he picked up an tgg from the piano stool, “the Lay of the Last Minstrel.” WHY TEACHERS QUIT. (Seen on Freshie s Exam, paper): “The feminine of lie-goat is she went. “The temperate zone is a region where no one drinks too much.” “Why is Mabel always late to class?” “Her stockings are quarantined against running.” A WEAK LINE. “Here’s where 1 prove an artist Without a brush.” he cried: And drew a lovely maiden Up closer to his side. THE LAMENTATION OF JOHN THE SENIOR. “The Prospects’’.East Side. 1. And there came a time when lire children of the East Side did evil ami were delivered into the hands of the chil¬ dren of Belleville. 2. For lo, in a great battle did they meet, and the children of Belleville pie- vailed. 3. And theye was much sorrow in the land of the East Side, but the children ol ' Belleville were exceeding glad, and made much rejoicing, throwing the dirt of the fields into the heavens and singing loudly the praises of Wilhelm. 4. But it came to pass that the chil¬ dren of the East Side did gather all thtir forces—yea, even to the last man. and they marched against the children of Belleville. 5. And the battle, waxed fiercely, and many noble men were slain. — 101 — THE BELLEVINOIS Calendar Sept. 7—School opens—no one present. Sept. 8—Viehmann finds a nail in a cake in the Caf. Sept. 9—Mr. Carl arrives from Europe. Sept. 10—Half day for County Fair. Sept. Id hirst Senior shows up at school (Eddie Yarbrough). Sept. 20—Football practice starts. Sept. 22—Bellevinois Staff elected. Sept Sept Sept Sept )ct. Oct. ( -t . ( •!. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 22—Sophomores elect officers, including Charles Beck, Vice-President • 28—Bert Zaehringer breaks rib in football practice. 29—Clubs meet. Literary society flooded. 0—Students record lack of knowledge in first monthly test. I— First football game, with Soldan. 4 Smith brothers get their underwear mixed in the gym dressing room. 6 “Knocker and Watts pull off ' some stunts on a bicycle. 9.—Game with Benton. 10— Some reck,ess students bet ten cents on the World Series. 12 Columbus Day. Holiday for everyone except High School students 14— Seniors start “jipping” the Caf. 20—Mr. Carl hands a line about his trip to Europe, in Assembly. Reminds us of days gone by. 2d—Football team defeats East St. Louis. Our students play havoc with the East Side band. 27—Orchestra practices in Assembly. 7—Sunday. No school. 9—English class sees the great comedy, “Borneo Juliet,” in moving pictures. II— Men’s Community Club beats us, 26—Id. 15— Senior boys demand a table for themselves in the Caf. 17—Senior tree planting. 19—Students show their power by breaking dishes and pushing Fords around. — 102 — mV ' —frTr r 8rnE ; ’ w ™—i i jnj 1 ijwfc. yH T. . 1 f Jr f -� r. n -prygP 1 r 1 ' 1 xjt l •== l«dnr - THE BELLEVINOIS Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dee. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb Feb 25 _Thanksgiving Day. Game with East-Side. Team compelled to dress in street car. ' ... .. , 2 )_ 1 ngersoll watch is raffled off. Watch all right but it did not run. M_Staff members go up town on important business (to get a hair-cut and a sandwich . I — Raffles start on a big scale. Dewein wins a whole dollar. 3 _Mascoutah beats us in first basketball game of season. Senior class also presents “The Rivals.” Don’t crowd for seats, please. 7 —More raffles. Such recklessness with money. Dewein wins . .00 more. 10 _Mr. Schmidt gone. Two more plates broken in C at ' . 12 _Seniors forced to sit with Freshmen and faculty in Cat ' . 12 _Eighteen hoys sign agreement not to eat in Caf. Maule s does a rushing business. 14—Merrills delivers stirring oration before students reminding them that their rights should not be trampled upon. 16—Gang still eats behind the Shops. 16 _Somebody weakens. “Moosy” comes out of the back of the Caf with a plate of sandwiches. _ 5 _Decker has his shoe stolen right off his foot. No one took it, either. II — Rill spills soup all over the Caf. 12 — Economics class gets a vacation. 13— Mr. Schmidt takes a slide. 16_Everybody gets their picture taken for the Bellevinois. 21 —LiU has his side-burns cut off. 1 —Bicycle races on the campus. 3 _Freshmen are initiated. March around with coats inside out. 1 —East St. Louis beats us in basketball, 27—18. 10—“Chinaman” for dinner again. 14 _Gass, Ex by, and Twitehell discover new method of buying from Joe Welch’s. They stand on the campus and have the order brought across the street. 18—Baseball fever starts spreading. 28_The Staff skips club meeting again. Miss Rente ' lller stirs up the Literary Society by asking them to sing “Nearer My God To Thee.” km — iuffaercF tlemusi t nd let thn tuiimae Ihm.. ami ' Q zc Qsfirx’bert fltocr t ' dns ourrtPmS 0 u ifho ' jfW ' ij i ' , ' fce£tec(f, 1 -4c. etc 7 ! Jan 5 Mar. i — 103 — March 1—Track practice begins. Four candidates come out. March 2—Wayne Merrills gives us his opinion of girls, in Assembly. March 3—“Red” Graeber is run over by truck. March 8—Cafeteria serves sweet potatoes for the 801st time this semester March 11—Basketball team goes to Tournament accompanied by three rooters Granite City falls 14—16. March 12—Two and a half more rooters go to Alton to help team beat Ed- wardsville and Alton. March 13—The team receives a warm reception on returning from the Tournament. March 14—“Nappie Smith brings his pet monkey to Sociology. March 16—Mr. Friedli hands it hot and heavy to the “slackers.“ March 18—“Priscilla” rides home in state all by her lonesome. March 21—“Watts Keck parts his hair in the middle now. March 24—Mr. Harper gets a hair-cut. Some class. March 27—Les Rauth forgets to dress. Goes to class in gym shirt. April 4—Mr. Hexter is again caught talking to the girls. April 6—Bricks trim the Trimmers. April 11—World ' s Champion Typist gives demonstration of her speed. April 16—Mascoutah suffers defeat in the first baseball game of the season. 16—5. April 18—Bellevinois work delayed. Three members of Staff take airplane ride. April 21-23—Period of rain. April 28—Everybody helps the little man move across the tape. May 4—Beauty contest opens. May 7—Eddie V. stakes his last cent on his candidate. May 11—Ag Club defeats Eddie after a hard-fought battle. Virginia Jung wins. May 12—Senior girls enraged because Sophomore girl wins contest. May 16—Horrors! Freshman girl seen wearing sox. May 28—Staff Artist wakes up and starts work. June 6—Bellevinois put on sale. June 7—All sold. June 8—Staff leaves for trip to Europe on proceeds of Bellevinois. 104 THE BELLEVINOIS Jokes Miss McElwaln: (After explaining early history to her Freshman class). “Now which part of history do you think the hardest ?’’ Les Wagner—“The stone age, of course. He said, “Your teeth are like the stars. The maiden’s eyes grew bright. “Your teeth are like the stars, dear; For they all come out at night. Student, reading theme: “She threw herself into the river, her husband, horror- stricken. rushed to the bank— Miss Newlon—“What did he rush to the bank for? Student—“To get the insurance money. Teacher—“Is pants singular or plural? Student—“If worn, plural; if not, it’s singular. A Freshman slipped on a piece of ice And descended violently. “I may look green to all the world. But I’m black and blue, said he. Teacher—“You must grow up to be good. Don’t you want to be looked up to? Little Elsie Wayup—‘No, I’d rather be looked around at. Mr. Heggstre—“The three students in the fr ont seats were the only ones who had their problems correct. Voice from rear of room—“Good team¬ work. Were you hurt when you fell on the ice? No, I lit bottle-side np. FreBhie, in cafeteria—“What color are these cakes? M?s Jones, after shooing off flies— Pink. Prof. Friedli—“When you examine a dog’s lungs with a microscope, what do you find? N. Oundlach—“The seat of his pants. I suppose. DID IT EVER HAPPEN TO YOU? They were standing on the front door step and he was ready to depart. She fondled his hand and then held it tightly for a moment. Gazing into her deep, blue eyes, he begged her for a farewell kiss, and, blushing, she consented, provided he would keep it quiet. He leaned for¬ ward, perhaps a bit too anxious. Alas, he had done it! Kissed her? No,— kicked over three empty milk bottles. A TIRESOME COURSE. Soph—“Did you ever take chloroform? Freshie—“No, who teaches it? Miss Gill—“Use the word apparent in a sentence. Freshman—“Mr. Rapp is apparent. “Shay, offisher, where’s the corner? “You’re standing on it. “ Sno wonder I couldn ' t find it. HANGING IT OUT ALL NIGHT. First Freshie, haughtily—“So your mother takes in washing, doesn’t she? Second Freshie, more haughtily—“Of course she takes in washing. You don ' t think she’d leave it out all night as long as your father isn’t in jail? “Why keep that school girl com¬ plexion? said Lester M. T. as he brushed off his lapel. Shoe Clerk—“What is your size, miss? Leona S.—“Four is my size, but I wear sevens because fours hurt my feet so. ODE TO MR. RAPP. When you’re walking the floor with baby Crooning a midnight song. Be thankful you don’t live in Greenland, Where the nights are six months long. a BELLE VINOIS Jokes A LITTLE EARLY. The kind old gentleman met his friend, little Willie one very hot day “Hello, Willie!” he exclaimed. “And how is your dear old grandpa standing the heat?” Ain t heard yet, said William. He’s only been dead a week.” Mr. Carl—What does equinox mean? You know nox means night, and—” Ruth Hilgard—Equs means horse— that’d make equinox mean nightmare, wouldn’t it? Sea Captain (to Ambrose leaning over ship rail)—Weak stomach, my lad? Butler (nervously)—Why, ain’t l put¬ tin’ it as far as the res: of them? What turns green first in spring?” asked Prof. Friedli. Christmas jewelry,” said the absent- minded junior, as she gazed at the wrist watch on her thumb. Miss Stiegmeyer—My boy, what do you expect to be when you get out of high school? Johnnie Maule—An old man. She reminds me of the sea.” HowzatT’ She looks green- but sometimes she is awfully rough.” Professor (kindly, after long lecture)-- And now you are free to ask questions. 24—What time is it? XB—The radius is the area squared times the cube root of the diameter plus ten. Professor—Is it? XB—Isn’t it? Professor—It isn’t. Hie—I’m the best dancer in the coun¬ try. She (sweetly)—Yes— in the country. She—I like your cigarette holder. He—Why, I never use one. She—Don’t b e so dense. GOOD BIZZNESS. I vish I was as religious as Abie.” And vy?” He clasps his hands so tight in prayer he can’t get them open ven der collection box comes aroundt. What would you do if I turned you down?” she asked shyly, as they sat on the sofa. Our nonchalent hero look’d into space and said nothing. After a few moments of silence she nudged him and said: Didn’ you hear my question?” Beg pardon,” said our n. c. h. f I thought you were addressing the gas.” What a splendid fit.” said the tailor, as they carried the epileptic out of his shop. NOT BAD. Guess what Charlie did the other day in the Caf.” What?” He ate off the arm of a chair.” E. Teacher—Nobody ever heard of a sentence without a predicate. Stud—I have it, professor. E. T—What is it? Stud—Thirty days. Freshman One—When I hit a man, he remembers it. Understand! Second Ditto—Well, whe.n I hit one he don’t! Get me? Oh, hello, Alice, how are you, dearie?” Hello, Ethel, dear. How sweet your gown looks.” Lord, how they hate each other. Judge—You are sentenced to hang by the neck until dead. Sentenced—Judge, 1 believe you’re stringing me. Mr. Hexter—Hey, what was that noise out there? Hogan—Oh, I just dropped a perpen¬ dicular, sir. Prof. Karch (after long-winded proof) —And so w f e find that X equals O. Sleepy Stude—H-, all that work for nothing. — 106 — THE BELLEVINOIS Jokes AT THE ZOO. First Student—“ ’S’neagle.” Second Student— ’S’notan eagle; s’nork.” First Student—“ ’Snot a snork. ’snowl.” Second Student—“ ’Sneither, ’snos- rlch. “I simply can’t break the news,” he said, as the paper fell to the floor intact. He—“Why do you give me the cold shoulder these days?” She—“Well, now Billy, it’s your fault that it’s cold.” Mrs Nesbit (after Walter and Adolph had been away against her wishes) — “Adolph, where have you been?” “Mit Walter.” “Walter, where have you been?” “Mit Adolph.” “Well, where have you both been?” “Togedder.” THE MODERN EVENING GOWN. A little tulle, A yard of silk; A little skin As white as milk. A little strap, How dare she breathe, A little cough. Good evening, Eve. H°� rd in Commercial Geography Class —“Why down in Missouri in the Ozarks—” Dave Baer (in Biology)—May I raise my hand? Mr. Friedli—“What for?” Dave—“I want to ask a question.” I had a date, 1 pressed my trou . It rained like fate. The knees bag now. Miss Twitchell (sarcastically)—“I’m not disturbing you down there, am I, Walter?” Nappy—“No, but you might speak a little lower; I can’t sleep.” I SHOULD SAY SO. With stealth he quickly stole a kiss. It was a pleasing smack; And quick she turned and frowned on him With, “Now, Sir, give that back.” We used to trip fantastic toes. But now the world is older; We learr to shimmy—that is shake A light fantastic shoulder. THE QUARREL. We were wretched, we had quarreled, Jane and I—best pals for years; Life to me was shattered, broken; Jane seemed on the verge of tears. “Monster, you shall go this instant; With tonite acquaintance ends! I shall always hate you—always; We shall never speak again!” Nervous—fearful—on the sofa, There I sat, nor did I stir. “Can’t you hear me?” Jane was crying; “I despise you, loathe, you, sir.” Then I answered, voice aquiver, “You’ve no mercy on a chap. But if I must truly leave you, Jane, dear, please get off my lap.” It strikes Me funny That a Doctor talks About paying Visits, when Really, it’s The visits That are Paying the Doctor — 107 — THE BELLEVINOIS Jokes SOME FIXER. Willie—“Miss Jones, can we borrow the step-ladder?” Miss J.—Yes. Willie; but what do you want with it?” Willie—“Papa fixed the rice boiler.” Miss J.—“But why does he need the ladder?” Willie— Well, you see, he fixed the rice boiler so it wouldn’t boil over.” Miss J.—“But that’s no reason w ' hy he should need the ladder.” Willie—“Yes. he soldered the cover down, and he wants t he ladder to scrape the rice off the ceiling.” Traffic Cop (when only one side of East Main Street was open)—“Hey! Where are you going; don’t you know this is only a one-way street?” Davie Goodman (in his Nash Six)— “Veil, I’m only going one way, ain’t it.” Peanuts—“I shaved myself.” Marg.—“I don’t blame you for not wasting any money on a face like yours.” Lorenzen—“I stopped smoking last night.” Rapp— The deuce you did.” Lorenzen—“Sure, you don’t suppose 1 took my pipe to bed with me, do you?” Senior—“See this chalk on mv shoul¬ der?” Student—“Yes.” Senior—“Well, that ain’t chalk.” Raymond Arnold—“Did you know that Exby lost three fingers shooting craps?” Bill Bockstiegel—No. How did he do it?” R- A.—“He didn’t know r that they were loaded.” Judge—“Where did the automobile hit you ?” Rastus—“Well, judge, if I’d been carry¬ ing a license number it would have been busted into a thousand pieces.” Church contributions might be larger if one-armed men could be induced to pass the plate. (No insinuation, Mr. Hexter.) PROXIMITEE. “Who would you Like to see Next to me? Asked he. And she. In glee, To he, Said: “Me! Pep—“Don’t go bathing after dinner Pip—“Why not?” Pep—“Because you won’t find it there. “Willie, what are you doing out in the pantry again?” I lost my appetite here this afternoon. Ma. and I am trying to find it. “How does Mabel manage to dress so well?” “Really, I could not say; I never watched her. ltiemen—“Are you dieting because of Lent? Schneider—“Yes. because of money lent.” I’ve heard that Cupid strike the match Which sets the world aglow; But where does Cupid strike the match’ That’s what I want to know. Bob Ehret—“Are you going to have some snappy music at the Prom? Weiser—“Yep, we’re going to have a rubber band.” Two Bits—“Is Hank getting along all right?” Four Bits—“Yeah, he’s forgin’ ahead.’’ Two Bits—“Fine. He needs a new _ a M “I wonder if he’ll miss me?” sang the young lady with the cracked voice. And from the balcony came the answer. If he does he ought never be trusted with a gun.” 108 —i .- 0 K 3 ' ' r r wsm 1ZVXV,7nil3J2rf—mt inm THE BELLEVINOIS Zn a n c( ah out the 3 TH S 3 roih 5 ' h rt i e I frequent occurence I Po Tl.sbe try ng tomaKtf | th t . 5 t$rYO A ( -y M 9 Oress 5hort p « ' WMtd.d, L r$ hopes ? MtIK Shortage among the new freshmen Gasoline GOunc lach on% feu | foVCho«| r Al THE BELLEVINOIS Last Will and Testament We, the Class of 1921 of the B. T. II. S., in the (bounty of St. Clair and in the State of Illinois, being of sound mind, excellent of judgment and of dis¬ posing memories, before leaving this temple of wisdom, do hereby make and publish our last will and testament in order that our influence and interest may be justly distributed among the members of the faculty and our beloved fel¬ low students. First: To Prof. Schmidt, our beloved principal, we give and bequeath our everlasting gratitude and respect for his kindly guidance through our four years of high school life. Second: To the Board of Education we give our appreciation for all the privileges and liberties they have permitted us to enjoy. Third: To the members of the Faculty we wish to will a place in our tiles for the patience they have shown in performing the strenuous trsk of drilling knowledge into our heads. We also leave our love and respect. Fourth: To the Juniors we will our dignity and much worn seats in As¬ sembly. Also our ability to publish a Bellevinois, to secretly conduct raffles, and to break dishes in the Cafeteria. Fifth: To the Sophomores we will our method of getting by in a class¬ room and in the semester exams. Sixth: To the Freshmen we leave the Faculty, the School buildings, the Board of Education, and our ability to find our way about the campus unaided. Seventh: To the dear old B. T. H. S. we give our love and loyalty, to keep forever. Eighth: Individually, we will the following: T, Robert Ackermann, will six inches of my height to Homer Brethauer. T, Irma Diet , leave my bashfulness and quiet manner to Ruth Anil. T, Mary Auten, leave mv physics problems to Theodore Winkler. T. Jerome Butler, give Miriam Ralph to someone who can take better care of her than T. T, William Buechler, will my ability to race up and down Main Street with¬ out being pinched to David Baer. T, Claude Bedel, will the leading role in next year’s Operetta to Eugene Dammerich. T, John Cloud, give mv influence with Miss Stiegemeyer to Elmer Gass. T, Juanita Barton, will my superfluous flesh to Isabel Wilkev. T, Toleda Ehret, bequeath my patent rouge and powder puff to Lorene Mauterer. T, Dorothy Stookey, will my tinv feet to Virginia Jung. T. Oswald Brichler, will mv abilitv to balance on two legs of a chair to the next Business Manager of the Bellevinois. T, Theophilus Wilhelm, will my ability as a bicycle stunt rider to Melvin McElwain. T, Russell A iehinann, will my natural red cheeks to Mildred Voegeli. T, Lester Routh, will my collar of glaring emerald hue to David Goodman. I. Ruth Campbell, leave my method of always arriving at school on tini to Helen Cofield. THE BELLEVINOIS I, Lorene Dietz, will my knowledge of Advertising to Lucille Wade. I, Florence Cronan, bequeath my quietness?—both in and out of school— to Helen Boll man. I, Anna Tebbenhoff, will my diligence to Ruth Thompson. I, Robert Ehret, will my black gym pants to Bert Zaehringer. I. Oliver Xiess, will my position on the basketball team to George Duensing. I, Walter Smith, will my superfluous hair to Norman Gundlach. I, Charles Grossart, will my position as Editor of the Bellevinois to any Junior not on the Maroon and White Staff. 1 . Lester Totsch, will my winsome ways with the girls to Harold Nahm. I, Wilma Friend, will my love for II. G. to Miriam Ralph. 1 . Irene Frit ., bequeath my flowing locks to Florence Helms. I. Leona Kaufmann, will my boisterous manners to Norma Meyer. I, Rose Otto, do give and bequeath my green, silk skirt to my cousin, Louise Schumacher. I, Eleanor Krug, will my melodious voice to Alma Morck. I, John Gardner, will my quiet disposition to Raymond Arnold. We, Wayne Merrills and Waldo Mueller, jointly and severally, hereby will our inclination to string the public to Charles Exln . I, Edward Dewein, will my dramatic ability as a playwright to Elmer Lill. I, John Fritz, will my appellation of “Hick” to Prescott Phillips. I, Benjamin Twitched, will three volumes of censored and imprinted jokes to the next Staff Joke Editor. I, Harold Smith, will my Freeburg peculiarities to some other “jake.” I, Ethelmae Klein, give my “Sans Famile” to Lucjlle Born. I. Elsie Andreas, bequeath my quaint and quiet manners to Juanita Jones. I, Edith Browning, bequeath my graceful gait to Grace Erlinger. I. Harold Cobb, will my musical talent to August Storr,—he needs it. I. Edward Keck, will my perfect drop kick to Slim Greenwood. I, Henry Isselhardt, will my desire for deep study to Charles Beck. I, Shelby Hogan, will my wild Irish ways to John Schaefer. I. Irvin Knoebel, Mill my linguistic talents to Martin Kaiser. I, Leland Mueller, will my mysterious personality to anyone M ' ishing to enshroud themselves in obscurity. I, Wilmer Vogt, M ill my ability to carry successfully seven subjects in one semester to Charles Becker. I, Eihvard Yarbrough, Mill my method of intensive study to any Junior who wishes it. I, Otto Moehle, M ill my hilarity to Arinin Leuschner. I, Minerva Winkler, will my big grin to Mr. Lippold. I. George Gundlach, Mill my rambling Ford to Mr. F. J. Friedli. I, Irma Hempel, will my intellect to Raymond Knoebel. I, Birkley Wells, will my white socks (turning gray) to Herman Schemmer. — ill — WHEN WHEN THE LION EATS GRASS LIKE AX OX, (l) AND THE ANGLE WORM SWAP LOWS THE WIIALE, (2) WHEN THE KORINS KNIT WOOL EN BOOKS, (3) AND THE HARE IS OUTRUN MV THE SNAIL, (4) WHEN SERPENTS WALK IT- RIGHT LIKE MEN, (5) AND WALRUSES TRAVEL LIKE FROGS, (15) WHEN GRASSHOPPERS FEED ON THE HEN, (T) AND FEATHERS ARE FOUND UPON HOGS, (8) WHEN THOMAS (’ATS SWIM IN THE AIR, (ID AND ELEPHANTS ROOST ON TREES, (1(D 112 THE BELLEVINOIS WHEN INSISTS IN SUMMER ARE RARE, M SNUFF NEVER MAKES PEO¬ PLE SNEEZE. WHEN FISH ( ' REEF OVER DRY LAND, (13) AND MULES ON VELOCIPEDES RIDE, (14) WHEN FOXES LAY EGGS IN THE SAND. (15) AND WOMEN IN DRESS TAKE NO PRIDE. WHEN IDEAS GROW IN A YOUNG FRESHMAN’S HEAD, (171 AND WOOL ON THE BATTERING RAM. THEX WILL OUR MEMORIES OF SCHOOL LIFE HAVE FLEE AXD LI MX(i WOX ' T BE WORTH A -. — 113 THE BELLEVIN01S nP ' the bellevinois Published Monthly T KALI AN DRAMATIC PRESENTS a� e of the rol SOMEBODY ' S STENOGRAPHER him? 1 1 In U ' kjg “Calk Dewein D � tmxut� h«r Him- •elf a« Playwright. BELLEVILLE. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. MARCH 31. 1921. v l L Kw . On Widmiby momir the Thahan ! 5 - x,0 ' Q0 s oi Gardner, mm Twitched, fc M.-EI«:im. O Chari Lm ot Ctai jrt . ?,� %i 1 ' F.« Martin Kaiser «■� « elected the bn-hrt- FAMILIAR SAVINGS GAM ball captain for next aeason. I The coach m presented with a ® T U| • gold belt buckle from the team. | Shoemaker atick u Thov present were Ru-sell 0 . Vie- ' Apelles. a celebrated an, JIT an. Theodore Winkler. John Frit , the habit „f ex hikin ' , ! ..«. —• mt. n, rttlm tie , A - ” ... Vt £ . K o0 t t rtffMMlAlSE ,s B T H s v ° f •“ h � ' hated •■weethea] Camille, ? too. he ob)A ,OV ’those rough played hie tem k V -A v ‘ W ) ‘tnkmr manner. Tutse a sweet farewell and departed. . � - ♦ ' •‘Jr « °£ e£- tv s of Muiphysboro. Illinois, visited the flSiWW. « T H , s « T - d � ' « CASUALTY LIST Their entire day waa spent m view¬ ing the buildings and visiting a few They praised the systematic order I ao noticeable in our school. The way I heard that used time in five yei “She must I The war was on suspicious of vilian clothes. Finally shel _ the young man sitting next to her in “ r ' 0 n tdul. .i, a street car. accomplished, he hsl mt ,1 ,. “Why aren ' t you in t4c army she • • • ' • � � tod U • «t asked him rather fiercely now Am jet iws of ym km For much, the same reason that w berv it plnehei, fat k� hm MAROON AND WHITE STAFF Editor in Chief ... Assistant Editor ... Ilusi ness Manager . Advertising Manager Humor. Artist. Athletic Editor .... I anise Ken (elder ..Margaret Keeil . Kert Zaeliringer .. .John Schaefer ... Lucille Korn August Storr. Jr. ..Martin Kaiser Senior ... Sophomore Freshman REPORTERS .Waldo Mueller .Elina Duvall .Louis Perrottet 116 — The Maroon and White We can now lie proud of the fact that we have a real, live school paper, rlmck full of interesting news concerning tin activities in and about the school It is a typical school paper and supported by the student body. Our although a comparatively recent project, has lived up to our expecta¬ tions. The first edition which came out on December 2d was a great Christ¬ inas present. It came to us, right off the bat, just as if we had been re¬ ceiving it for years; the first edition having proven so faultless. For this great achievement, we are indebted to the Junior Class, the ( ' lass of 1922. They, with the help of Prof. Schmidt, organized the paper and appointed a staff last fall, and work was immediately begun so that by Deeem- Im i- they were enabled to offer for sale the results of their first efforts in this line of work. This being their initial experience, they naturally encountered some opposition in the way of financial difficulties and lack of the knowledge of the various technical problems. These problems were overcome, for the Maroon and White Staff, being of the energetic type that characterizes the ix st of our students, w,ere equal to the occasion and soon had the paper on a firm footing. Our paper has met with such remarkable success for the very reason that it prints the news. Nothing can happen about the school, no one does anything, that fails to find its way into the columns of the Maroon and White. Contributions are not only made by the various editors and reporters; they arc also given by any student who has something interesting to say, some good joke or poem, that all of us would like to hear. Athletic activities, expecially, receive their due share of space, for the athletic events always were and always will lie of interest to every one of us. Athletics are the life of the school and must receive the moral support which only the students can give. The write-ups that our various games are given in the paper are the only sure means by which the student body is informed thoroughly of the results, and by which the spirit and interest in athletics is kept alive. So, it is inevitable that every edition is eagerly anticipated and every copy sold immediately after leaving the press. Prof. Schmidt, acting as censor and sponsor, will insure the readers receiving wholesome news, the accurate¬ ness of which cannot be doubted. The number of student and outside sub¬ scribers is steadily increasing, which is an undisputed proof of the quality of our paper. It will be the duty of every Junior Class to take up the responsibility of editing tin school paper, and we hope that the future Juniors will fulfill their obligations as well as those who now hold these responsibilities. The whole school is back of the Maroon and White and will continue to help make it a bigger and better paper as time goes on. 117 Setting an Example. Mr. Schmidt (II. G.) was embarrassed, and well he might be. For tin suitcase he was carrying had sprung a leak. As he walked swiftly through the crowd oil the street, it seemed that everyone glanced down at tli |,. ;1 bag and saw that something was wrong. Curses on tin Prohibition law ! Ever since it has been passed, people notice everyone that carries a package especially a suitcase. A policeman eyed him suspiciously and our gaze-worn Principal hurried faster than ever, almost breaking into a run. He boarded a street car an I placed the bag on the floor in front of him, trying to cover it up with his feet as much as possible. Hut it was useless, his feet were not quite large enough. The stuff continued to trickle out and soon formed a miniature pool. Some of the red-nosed male passengers looked envious; a strap-hanger saw it and smiled. Even the ignorant Wop” in the next seat looked wise. To make it complete, Miss McElwain happened to board the car and take the seat opposite his. She critically eyed the suitcase and him. In something like a year the car arrived at his home. “Were you able to get any?” asked his wife at once. “Yes,” he said, throwing tin suitcase to the floor with a bang. Plague take ’em! These are the last oysters I’ll ever carry home.” Better Both Jump at Once. Mr. Yarbrough (getting off the lesson first hour)) Because of the fact that the force of gravity on the moon is only one-fourth as strong as that on the earth, any person could jump four times as high there as here, and” “Billy” (dreamily)) “Do they dance the toddle on the moon?” Circumstantial Evidence. “What nationality is Dave Goodman?” I thought he was a Yankee, but yesterday In started to explain some¬ thing to me and he stuck his finger in my eye.” Speaking of “B. V. D.’s” and “Heavies.” Be not the first by whom the new is tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside. The Naughty Boy. Lucille B. I hear Bricliler was put out of the game yesterdav for holding.” Billie: “Isn’t that just like Ossie?” — 118 — V ¥ r r r • fZZZZSk Jzzzzm$amam 1 vnn:m:trra .XTZi. THE BELLEVINOiS THE BELLEVINOIS To 1 ' he Freshmen Come oil Fresh ie, come on Fresh ie All Pressed in your finest silk What’s the matter with you, dearie, Cry in’ ’cause you’ve lost your milk? dust l� e good and ask me questions, Don’t you say “Seniors are off us,” I should say we wouldn’t tell you To buy meal checks in the office. •lust don’t, mind your Sophomore playmates, Tell them that you know their game. They were young and foolish also Shortly prior to their fame. Don’t let Juniors slip ' em over. They are only twice as wise, If they try initiations, Step right in and black some eyes. dust you look up to the Seniors They will lend a helping hand And in a couple years maybe You”11 reach that promised land. A Senior leads a happy life All he must do on earth Is sit and work and work and sit And work and sit and work. A Play in Two Acts Act 1. Scene: Football field during practice. Coach: Keck, what is the number of that formation where Knocker fakes a pass and goes through right tackle? Watts: The number is 184:M7-81-02-X-21. Coach: What do we do on play No. 65? Watts: The half backs play deep, the tackle hit the ends, the center goes eight yards forward, the ends cut forty-five degrees to the outside, and the quarter back hits their full-back. Coach: Very good. Act II. Scene: Classroom next day. Mr. Hester: Keck, what is the square root of nine? Watts: I forgot. — 120 THE BELLEVINOiS A lumni Directory 1917 Becker, Marie.Stenographer.Chicago, 111. Bleicker, Frieda.Telephone Operator. ... Belleville, 111. Brandenburger, Adelhaide .Piano Teacher.Belleville, III. Dagne, Walter .Engineering Dept., Los Angeles, Calif. Daniels, Samuel.Highway Dept.Belleville, III. Dew, Edith .At Home.Belleville, Ill. Decker, Paula.,.. Stenographer.Belleville, III. Dorn, Mrs. Julia (nee Schemmer) ....At Home.Belleville, III. Ebert, Hazel .Stenographer.Belleville, Ill. Gass, Emelie.County Farm Bureau.... Belleville, 111. Gauss, Georgians.Clerk . Belleville, Ill. Hass, Grace .Teacher.Belleville, Ill. Knobeloch, Kenneth .Post-Dispatch.St. Louis, Mo. Kuhn, Florence .Teacher. Belleville, Ill. Lloyd, Mrs. Itubv (nee Dew) .At Home.Henrietta, Okla. Macke, Florence.Student.B. T. H. S. Mollman, Lilbert .Electrician. Willisville, HI. Neuhaus, Doris .Stenographer. Belleville, Ill. Paro, Florence .At Home.Belleville, Ill. Poirot, Eugene .Student. Illinois University. Puderer, Petronilla .Teacher. Belleville, Ill. Pustmueller, August .Farmer . Rentchler, Frances.Teacher.B. T. H. S. Rentchler, Marjorie.Student. Illinois Normal. Richardson, James.Merchant.Rentchler Station. Rapp, Mrs. Florence (nee Anil) .At Home.Belleville, Ill. Schubert, Harvey.U. S. Army . Windsor, Paul .Student. Rolla School Mines. Winans, Alice.:.Telephone Operator.Belleville, Ill. Woelk, Mildred .At Home.Belleville, III Wagner, Mrs. Ruth (nee Harding) ...At Home.Belleville, Ill 1918 Agne, Theresa.. .Teacher . Belleville, Ill. Baltz, Herbert .Farmer. Freeburg, 111. Baker, George.Baker Stove Works.Belleville, III. Bertram, Ruth Hazel .Stenographer. Belleville, Ill. Beaumont, Mabel.Teacher. Belleville, Ill. Barthel, Lewis .Clerk . Belleville, III. Brandenburger, Oscar .Student . Rolla School Mines. Busiek, Helen .Stenographer . Belleville, III. Butler, Mildred .At Home.Belleville, Ill. Craig, Mrs. Martha (nee Browning).. At Home.Belleville, Ill. Craig, Ernest.Miner. Belleville, Ill. Davis, Trvin .Student . Illinois University. — 121 — THE BELLEVINOIS O ' Alumni Directory Elend, Russel . Lost in Naval Balloon, Pensacola, Fla Emumls, Hortense.Teacher..B. T II. s. Gass, Richard.Sec.-Treas. U.S.Smelting, Belleville, II). Gambach, Emelie.At Home.Belleville, Ill. Gisler, Talitha .Student.Central Wesleyan. Gottschalk, Hedwig.Stenographer. Belleville, 111. Grossart, Arno .Florist . Belleville, 111. Hamilton, Agnes.At Home. Belleville, 111. Hendrick, Elmer .Student.Illinois University. Heineman, Selma .At Home.Belleville, lil. Hill, John .Clerk.East St. Louis, 111. Howe, Mrs. Virginia (nee Mullen) ...At Home.Pleasant Mount, Mich Jarvis, Charles.. • . Kerchner, Russel .Student. Illinois University. Knollhoff, Harold .Bank Clerk. Belleville, lil Krause, Elmer.Student . Illinois University. Kuehn, Elsie.Teacher. Belleville, Ill. Lehmann, Clementine .Teacher. Shiloh, 111 Lueschner, Curt.Student.Washington University. Lubus, Mary.Teacher. Belleville, III. Michaelis, Arno .Mine Clerk .Belleville, III. Morck, Mrs. Irene (nee Fischer).At Home. Belleville, Ill. Neubarth, Viola.Stenographer. Belleville, HI. Nuernberger, Philip .Student .Washington University. Pustmueller, Helen .Stenographer.St. Louis, Mo. Price, Edna Mae . Saleswoman.Belleville, 111. Rhein, Anita.At Home. Belleville, 111. Sandherr, Lucille.Telephone Operator, San Francisco, Cal. Schnipper, Albert .Office Clerk.Belleville, III. Seib, Lorene .Modiste.Belleville, III. Steinhard, Mrs. Mamie (nee Hinzler). . At Home. Belleville, 111. Stookey, Charles.At Home. Belleville, 111. Tiedemann, L. Ernst.Business.O’Fallon, 111. Tisch, Virginia .At Home. Belleville, 111. Wangelin, Evans .Student.Washington University. Weaver, Edgar.At Home. Belleville, 111 Wirsing, Anita .At Home. Belleville, Ill. 1919 Auten, Lacey Dorothy .Teacher.Madison County. Arnold, Waiter .Bank Clerk. Belleville, 111. Bowman, Mrs. Dorothy (nee Beck).. . At Home.Columbus, Ohio. Belleville, Walter .At Home. Belleville, Til. Bechtold, Lillian .Student.Illinois University. Craig, Opal .Teacher . Belleville, Deffenbaugh, Mabel .Teacher . Belleville, III. ’Kr � r i‘V ’ • V Ite r ✓ t r- tuuur- F ljLJ jJer THE BELLEVINOIS Alumni Directory Williams, Mrs. Marion (nee Duncan).. At Home.Rome, Georgia. Ebsen, Helga .Student.Am. Institution, Ind. Eicher, Eugenia .Teacher . Belleville, Ill. Fallin, Edna.At Home. Belleville, Ill. Peickert, Arthur .Student. Illinois University. Fritz, Luella .Teacher . Belleville, Ill. Gauch, Helen .Stenographer.St. Louis, Mo. Gintz, Adam ...Clerk.Belleville, Ill. Hassler, Olinda...At Home. Belleville, Ill. Heiligenstein, Christian .Student. Illinois University. Heineinann, Edgar.Int. Shoe Factory.Belleville, Ill. Hertel, Alfred.Student.Northern Ill. Normal. Herman, Alfred .Baker Stove Co.Belleville, 111. Hill, Samuel .Farmer.Freeburg, 111. Hilgard, Georgia .Student.Illinois University. Huggins, Else jean .Student.Illinois University. Knoebel, Arthur.Student.Valparaiso University. Kohl, Mrs. Edna (nee Winans) .At Home. Belleville, III. Kohl, Aurelia .Student. Illinois University. Landried, Florence .Teacher . Belleville, III. Loeffler, Joseph .Salesman . Belleville, Ill. Macke, Ida.Teacher. Belleville, Ill. Meyer, Hilda.Stenographer.Belleville, Ill. Miller, Arthur.Int. Shoe Company.St. Louis, Mo. Mollman, Kenneth.Printer. Millstadt, Ill. Niess, Viola.At Home. Belleville, Ill. Niemeyer, Ralph .Student.Belleville, 111. Perrin, Leroy.Student.Washington University. Peskind, Nathan .Salesman . Belleville, 111. Pessel, Margaret .Student. Illinois Normal. Powers, Katheryn .At Home. Belleville, Ill. Puderer, Irma .Student. Illinois Normal. Rentchler, Alice.Student. Illinois Normal. Sauerwein, Roy .Student .... Scobbie, John . . .Bookkeeper. Belleville, Ill. Smith, Ora. ..Student. Illinois University. Stanley, Marjorie.At Home. Belleville, Ill. Starkey, Vivian .Teacher.St. Clair County. Swift, Vivian .Principal.West Virginia. Tkrelkeld, Moss .Salesman . Mt. Vernon, Ill. Vogt, Virginia .Teacher.Columbia, Ill. 1920 Baldus, Mildred.. At Home.Belleville, Ill. Baer, Elmer .....Bookkeeper.St. Louis, Mo. Becker, Mildred .At Home.Belleville, Ill. — 123 — Beaumont, Consuela . Behymer, Elmer. Bock, Rowena. Boyle, Florence. Bollmann, Jessie Beehtold, Dorothy ... Conroy, Elizabeth . .. Daniels, Ruth . Davis, Lilian. Duvall, Mabel. Edwards, Beatrice ... Exbv, Louis. Fohr, Margaret . Fullmer, June. (Jottsehalk, Josephine Gooding, Mary. Glover, Mabel. Grieves, Vernon. Gundlach, Margaret . Hanson, Cordelia Ileineman, Aurelia . .. Hippard, Raymond .. Hilgard, Ernst. Ilocher, Harry. Hoppe, Martha . Imber, I liman . Kaiser, Rolla. Knefelkamp, Esther . Kloess, Verminda . .. Kohl, Leona . Leslie, Robert . Lubus Anna . McMillian, William . . Metzger, Helen . Meyer, Margaret Messerly, Emma. Miller, Cora. Mollman, Richard ... Nalim, Hedwig. Nesbit, Frances . Niess, Nett a. Bessel, Adolph . Puderer, Cyril . Rhein, Marie. Rockwell, Florence . . Rosenberg, Henry ... Teacher. Belleville, III Bookkeeper. St. Louis, Mo. Student Nurse.St. Louis, Mo. Dentist Assistant.Belleville, 111. Bank Clerk. Belleville’ III. At Home. Breese, 111. Student. Ward Belmont, Ky. Stenographer.Belleville, lil. Teacher... Belleville, III. Student. Illinois University. At Home.Belleville, lil. Research Dept. Wagner Elec., St. Louis. Clerk.Belleville, 111. Teacher. Belleville, 111. At Home.Belleville, 111. Stenographer. Belleville, 111. Bookkeeper. Belleville, III. Student.Universityof Utah. Student.Washington University. At Home.Belleville, 111. Teacher. Belleville, 111. Lumberman.Coulterville, Ill. Student.Illinois University. Lumberman.Coulterville, Ill. At Home.Belleville, Ill. Salesman.Belleville, III. Carbon Works.Belleville, 111. Teacher. Belleville, 111. At Home.Belleville, Ill. Student. Illinois University. Student. Illinois University. Teacher. Belleville, lil. Student.Missouri University. Bookkeeper.Belleville, lit. Bookkeeper.Belleville, III Teacher. Belleville, III. Stenographer.St. Louis, Mo. Printer. MiUstadt, III. At Home.Belleville, Ill. Clerk.East St. Louis, III. Student.Illinois University. Student .Washington University Student.B. T. H. S. Stenographer.Granite City, 111. Stenographer. Belleville, 111 Bookkeeper, Fed Res. Bank. St. Louis. J — 124 — THE BELLEVINOIS Alumni Directory m Scharaoni, Inna .At Home.Belleville, Ill. Schicktanz, ' Winona . Teacher. Belleville, III. Schmidt, Lionel .Student.Columbia U., New York. Schmidt, Helen .Stenographer.Belleville, III. Schoepp, Meta .Belleville Com. College, Belleville, III. Snyder, Elizabeth .At Home. Belleville, Ill. Spies, Florence.Stenographer.Belleville, 111. St eh feat, Myrtle.Teacher. Monroe County. Tegtmeier, Loraine .Student.Washington University. Twitchell, Helen.Student.Monticello. Vogt, Milton. Student. Illinois University. Wangelin, Hugo P.Student. Illinois University. Wiechert, Leona.Stenographer.Belleville, III. Wiesenborn, Delbert .Farmer.Millstadt, Ill. Wirsing, Irma.Stenographer.Belleville, Ill. Wilderman, Lester.Farmer.Freeburg, III. Wolff, Harold.Bookkeeper.East St. Louis, III. Wvnns, Harlin .Student .Washington University. — 125 — THE BELLEVINOIS Reincarnation Have you ever looked at a person and said to yourself, ‘‘Ye Gods! Isn ' t she the perfect image of Jenny Wren?”, or “Heavens and earth! That fellow reminds me of an Australian flying sword-fish.” Of course, you have. A per¬ fectly nice “poppah and “inamniah” will have twin sons who hear a striking resemblance to some animal. Perhaps your parents have mentioned some such thing too you—though they usually see this likeness to some animal in our dispositions rather than in our facial expressions. We look too much like them for that. Because there seemed to be so much good material and the subject as et investigated here, the Staff engaged the services of one of the foremost authorities, to conduct a thorough examination here. After shadowing some of the most promising Seniors and other students, he announced that his theory. “That animals are reincarnated in people,” seems to be upheld here. Onlv one failure was noted, that Lester Bauth in whom the expert failed to find the slightest resemblance to any living thing. “He resembles nothing, the Professor said. A partial list of his conclusions is printed below. II you be¬ lieve in his theory and care to become an investigator yourself, call at the office for his ... “Animals in the IT. K.” Price 5c. Also if your name is not among tin rank and file below—and you believe it to be rank enough call at the Staff room, it is probably filed away. Totscli—■Jellyfish. Ackermann—Kangart o. Eggner—Cow. Jrossart— Jrassliopper. Dot Ktookev—Holden Pheasant. Bob Ehret—Bulldog. Walter Biemenschneider—Hippo. Bill Hoehner—Another. Juanita Barton—(Hip-Hip-r-r) Nightingale. (lass—(’at fish—Centipede. Watt s—W ire-haired F tx-Terrior. Peanuts—Young Pig (Pigling). Becker—Pond Scum-Algae. Herman Belt emitter—Jackass ( ' Any mule can wiggle his ears) Elmer Lill—Elongated Gorilla. Leland Mueller—Babbit. “Nappy” Smith—Mexican hairless. Marg. Reed—Parrot. Annabel Hoppe—“Wild” Cat. Jokes? SIR? “You wish to enter the diplomatic ser¬ vice. Can you Rive any proof of discre¬ tion? “Yes. I once entered a bathroom when a lady was in a bath. I said. ‘I beg your pardon, sir!’ and withdrew. She (tenderly)—“And are mine the only lips you have kissed?” He—“Yes, and they are the sweetes of all.” Out on the river and a wonderful har vest moon just hung from the sky. The canoe glided through the water and only the swish of the paddle sullied the silence. It was a warm evening early in Oc¬ tober, a nocturnal symphony of Indian Summer. The air was surcharged with a passion of nature and I believe that even the inanimate trees could have made love to each other. Indeed, it was a night made just for loving, and in my heart I realized this. Ah, this is an ideal setting, I thought; but uttered not a word. It would have been blasphemous to break that beautiful still¬ ness—even with words of love. And besides. 1 was all alone. Many’s the time we wanted to give cer¬ tain profs a raise. He—“Are you saving anything for a rahiy day?” She—“Yes, indeed; I never wear silk stockings around the house.” “Oh. George, is it really a diamond? “By gosh! If it ain’t, I’m out four bits.” Contributor— What do you think of my last poem?” Editor—“Well, I’m glad to hear you call it your last.” First Simple Nimrod—“Hey, don ' t shoot. Your gun isn’t loaded.” His Partner—“Can’t help that; the bird won’t wait.” VERSATILITY. 1st—“Which has the greatest number of admirers, blondes or brunettes? 2nd—“Ask Dorothy; she ' s been both ' Ikey—“Are you de young man vot safed my boy’s life from drowning?” Pat—“Yes, but don’t mention it; I just did my duty.” Ikey—“Veil, verre ' s his cap?” AT AN ALTON RESTAURANT. Arbie— Do you serve lobsters here? Waiter—“Yes, we ser ve anybody; sit down, sir.” I rose with best of manners. To give to her my seat. Th° ' Mi ' st on was which one of iik S hould stand upon our feet. Helen—“What kind of ice cream have yen V Teddy H.—“Plain, vanilla and white. A woman talks less in February than in any other month. ’24—“It says here a slide-rule will do half your work for you. ’21—“Yes.” ’24—“Wonder what two of ’em would cost?” They arrived hurriedly at the fifth in¬ ning. “What’s the score. Billy?” “Nothing to nothing. “Oh, goody!” she exclaimed. “We haven’t missed anything.” DOCTOR, DO MY EYES FAIL ME? Georgette blouses lowered 33 1-3 per cent, says an ad in the Elgin Courier. — 128 — r | fa� rvmr — Jokes Stranger (viewing funeral procession) —“Who’s dead?” Willie—“Why the guy that ' s in the coffin.” Stranger—“But who is it?” Willie—“It’s the mayor.” Stranger— So the mayor is dead, is he?” Willie—“Well I guess. Do you think he’s having a rehearsal?” Goof— How did you get along at the formal last night?” Dubb— Not so well. I felt my sox s lipping down over my shoes. When I reached down to fix them my cuffs fell off and my collar slipped over my head.” Here’s to the women. Each of us knows They get sunburned Where men wear clothes. A FISH STORY. Marie—“Why do you always have dates with Fred on Friday nights? Mary— That’s the day for fish, isn’t it?” Examiner (questioning applicant for life saving job)—“What would you do if you saw a woman being washed out to sea?” Applicant—“I’d throw her a cake of soap.” Examiner—“Why a cake of soap?” Applicant—“To wash her back.” HOW COME. Miss Gossett— Mr. Harper’s moustache makes me laugh.” Miss Murray—“Yes, it tickles me, too.” Hjexter—“What right have you to swear before me in class? John “Willie”—“How could I know you wanted to swear first.” OUR LADY SPORT EDITOR. Last Saturday witnessed the most bril¬ liant game of the season. The weather was simply lovely—blue sky, fuzzy little innocent clouds, ’n’ everything. The crowd—one of the best crowds we have had—was awfully well dressed. The visiting team—I think they came from Alton—some seaport town—all had new uniforms on. with the Cl’TEST little Alice Blue sweaterettes. Our team wore their old clothes, and looked frightfully manly in them. Every one hurrahed when they trotted into the pasture, but it was easy to see that the Alton boys had made a big hit with their new duds. But I’ll stand up for our team every time; I know several of them personally. What? Who won? Why, my dear, I simply had to tear myself away before the game was quite over, so I really don’t know. FROM A JUNIOR’S DIARY. Mon.—Robert tried to hug me. Tues.—He tried again. Wed.—Ditto. Thurs.—Said if I didn ' t let him, next time we went riding he would turn the car over and kill us all. Fri.—I saved seven lives today. — 129 — THE BELLEVINOIS Hew-More A BALLROOM EPISODE. Him— Let ' s shuffle.” Her— I should say not.” Him—“Aw. let’s.” Her— Bill, you heard me.” Him— Well, what ' s wrong with it?” Her— You know no nice girls do it.” Him—“1 don ' t see why they don ' t. Her—“Why. it ' s horrible.” Him—(Silence.) (Short interval of time elapses.) Her—“Bill!” Him— Yes?” Her—“Where are the chaperones?” Him— There in the conservatory.” Her— Bill, dear!” Him—“Ugh, hugh.” Her—“Let ' s shuffle.” ADMITS IT. 11:30 P. M. Waldo, regretfully, as he reaches for his hat—“Well I must be off.” Viola K.— That’s what I thought when I first met you.” SLIGHT MISTAKE. Russell (to his mother)—Is this hair oil in this bottle?” Mother— No, that’s gum.” Russell— Oh! (short silence) perhaps that’s why I can’t get my hat off.” NATURALLY. ' Twas midnight in the parlor: ' Twas darkness everywhere; The silence was unbroken, for There was nobody there. Helen, bundled warm in furs (Coffleldi Her velvet cheeks aflame Stands in all the cold and mist. Just to see the game. Suddenly a fumble! And the ball is in our hands And then a field goal—marvelous! A great cheer shakes the stands.; From forty yards the kick is made! A most prodigious boot. And Helen smiles and sweetly says, “Oh! that was just too cute.” “Do you know Jones, the tightwad? “Why, yes; he is my closest friend. Lippold—“1 suppose you had a pleas¬ ant voyage?” Mr. Carl— Oh, yes; everything came out nicely.” Freshie—“What a sick-looking watch. Junior—“Yes, it’s hours are num¬ bered.” Soph—“You want to keep your eyes open around here today. Freshie—“Why?” Soph—“Because people would think you are a fool if you go around with them shut. MORE FREE ADVICE. Don’t bluff during a recitation. It is better to keep quiet and be considered a fool than to open your mouth and re¬ move all doubt. 130 _— 3 -.VT-mr� � innirfr rtflr f i ‘nTT f ?TTffrrr: . ' : ... « � ... « .— . M| THE BELLEVINOIS ' -€i ' Nn For I feel id id de air. Now the grownd is gedly thawig Hud and slusli are everywhere. Dow I doff by widder fladdles Tiled I dod by subber eludes, Ad for weeks ad weeks togedder Vaidly try to blow by does. Sprigtobe sure is od ids way. Cause whed I sid ad study I eod hear the crows and blackbirds sig Outside, where id is buddy. The raid dribs frob the clouds all day The sud you nebber see By poor old dad is dowd id bed Wid rhubatics of the dnee. I beed huddig for a hadderchief While F write this silly verse. Here! I’ve fowd one ad ive used id. Full of holes! ! ! here ' s where I curse. This code affects by doze so Thad I cad Met talk quite right I dad’t prodoudee by “ibs” ad “ids’ So 1 11 ed by poeh; “Good Dite.” —Chas. Beck A Romance He met her in the meadow As the sun was sinking low They walked long together In the twilight after-glow. She—her name was Lucv— t Waited while he lowered the bars And her eyes shown down upon him As radiant as the stars. But she neither smiled, nor thanked him For, indeed, she knew not how. For he was but a farmer lad And she, a Jersey cow. — 132 — THE BELLEVINOIS Ambitions Realized IT 0, floppy ft ! Sl _ Jl i The Sr jith 3 ' oS. vv c? j te t to he rH4 Sono ' ?S 7 icto 7 vc the h eehv A vQd bv t ? o ry ss. e e they c re cb fqath won tec a ha err err he 5 ? hrb c ?un ) y ? ? fry :f w n w 060 Sc XtMy ffieSS hfuc eJ I o he c 7 c Zoc o : one strf ic a1 x wec rc ne . Jerome gn c tte es tom fl iisot r l . b.t.h.s. Off ice td.Xjrt iTX$i IVin. J. fa . h ' Ul. fclc MX fW iheoffc door tv 1 looh line this. toPc? ? c esr ' ec rhe i S w ericc crewe see ? on h s cohfo?w cn ' O ff o oe e faiyor of Q r zn e. 930 journqf k fcoeti TX C i 5 fc gc 93oect t o y 1 he go f ■ i 1 A hor ' Q h y s o cf) ovch t e ■ Jf .. THE BELLEVINOIS Organizations Thalian Dramatic Club The popularity of the Thalian Dramatic Club has continued despite the fact that the ( ' lub is not advertised and members are never solicited. The (’lull is not only for those with dramatic ability, but also for students who wish to gain some experience in the staging of plays, which is a necessary requisite for those who expect to teach. The work of this Club affords an excellent chance for practice to those students who are diffident about appearing in public, and do not wish to gain it by appearing before a large critical audience. The Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month and on these occasions some excellent plays have been given. “Omelet,” a take-off on Shake speare’s Hamlet, staged by members of the Club, proved a great success and the cause of much mirth. A Hilarious comedy “Somebody ' s Stenographer” was the most recent play given. This play is distinguished for its originality, f«� r one of the Club members has written it. It had the quality to keep an audience in constant laughter. At some of the meetings excellent plays were read and discussed. The officers are: President: Leona Kaufmann Vice-President: Robert Kliret Secretary: Helen Carter Treasurer:Shelby Hogan Sponsors: Misses Twitchell and Newlon. Home Economics Club The membership of this ( lub is made up chiefly of students taking the Home Keonomics courses. It has for its purpose the promotion of Home projects. Work is taken up that is of some interest from a Home Economics standpoint. At times social meetings are held and the various forms of social gatherings are studied by actually experiencing them. There are about twenty-five members and the officers are: President: Florence Helms Vice-President: Stella Malzahn Secret a ry-Treasn rcr: Ruth Hi Igard Sponsors: Misses (Josset and Dell. — 134 THE BELLEVINOIS Commercial Club The (’ommercial Club has for its fundamental purpose the improvement of ils membership in Ihe problems of business. Successful business and pro¬ fessional men have been engaged regularly by the Club management to appear before the Club and speak to its members. These talks by men actually en¬ gaged in the commercial affairs of the community contribute largely to the general enthusiasm and success of the Club. The officers are: President: Walter Biemenschneider Vice-President: David Goodman Secretary: Willard Sutton Treasurer: Otto Moehle Sponsors: Mr. Lippold. Misses Murray, Bertram, Emnnds and Meng. Craftman’s Club The Craftman’s Club has for its object the increasing of interest in vocational training. The membership, which numbers about thirty, consists largely of students taking the shop courses. At the meetings various types of handiwork are taken up and discussed by the members. The Sponsors have been responsible in a large measure for the advancement of the Club. The officers are: President: Bert Zaehringer Vice-President: Martin Kaiser Secretary: Wesley Bollman Treasurer: Mike Krlinger Sponsors: Profs. Druge, Legried and Denny. t a h THE BELLEViNOiS The Ag Club The Ag Club, having a total enrollment of twenty-six members i generally known as the weathiest club in the school. A box social, given i them in the early part of the school year, has been responsible largely for this popularity. The proceeds, however were not to stand idle, but were invested in three Poland China pigs, which have grown to be large and valuable hogs At the meetings interesting programs have been given. The purpose of the Club is to promote the interests of agriculture generally and the programs have held closely to agricultural subjects. With the increasing popularity of the Ag Club, provisions will be made to accomodate a larger membership ue i semester. The present officers are, as follows: President: Harold Smith Vice-President: Edward Keck Secretary: Charles Heck Treasurer: Oliver Xiess Seargent at Arms: (Bouncer) Theophilus Wilhelm Sponsor: Mr. Harper. • H. S. Literary Society The T. H. S. Literary Society is a combination of the Philomathian and Irving Societies. All students who do not voluntarily affiliate themselves with some other club are required to join the Literary Society, and an opportunity to take part in some public program is afforded them iu this way. The Literary Society is the largest of the societies. The programs consist of short sketches plays, museial, and original numbers. A keen interest has been displayed at all times, by the members, in the affairs of the Society. The officers are: President: Edward Yarbrough Vice-President: Boland Kidman Secretary-Treasurer: August Storr Sponsors: Mr. Yarbrough and Miss Pessel. 136 — THE BELLEVINOIS •c Non-Original Jokes (The Rest Were Original.) Schnee—“Pretty healthy water. Menner—“Yeah, it ' s well water.” Louise W.—“Weren’t you sore at the umpire ?” George G.—“Well, I was put out at first.” Waiter—“Tea or coffee?” Waitee—“Don’t tell me, let me guess.” Mr. Yarbrough (angrily)—“Now I see through your subterfuge” Annabel H.—“Well, that’s only because there ' s a very bright sun.” Win, Buechler—“What’s the matter with Mr. Schmidt ' s eyes?” Otto Moehle—“They’re all right as far as I know.” Why? Wm. Buechler—“Well I had to go and see him in his office yesterday afternoon, and he asked me twice where my hat was. and it was on my head all the time. Gee, I’d hate to be up so high in the air with that aeroplane! Well, I’d hate to be up so high with¬ out it. Bing—“I heard that your old man died of hard drink?” Heim—“Yes. Poor fellow. A cake of ice dropped on his head.” Lady to grocer—“Those apples you sold me were all rotten and if you don ' t, believe me I will go home and get them.” Grocer to lady—“That is all right, lady, your word is as good as the apples.” The old-fashioned girl used to stay at home when she had nothing to wear. Ping:—“Did you favor the honor Sys¬ tem at the recent election?” Pong—“I sure did. Why I voted for it five times.” “Ah say, Miss Liza, am your procran full?” “Lordee no, Mr. Johnson. It takes mo an a saw’eich to fill mah program ” Daughter:—(having just received a beautiful set of skunk skins from hei father)—What I don’t see is how such wonderful furs can come from such a low, sneaking, little beast.” Father:—“I dont ask for thanks, dear, but I really insist on respect.” Merrills:—“What costume shall I wear at the masquerade?” She:—“Just go sober and none will know you.” “Ethel certainly has wonderful pres¬ ence of mind ’ Well, she got away with some pretty good ones of mine, too.” He:—“Nothing is so beautiful as the sunrise in the fall?” She:—“Oh, yes, dear. I could watch it all day.” Life’s little jokes. No. 1 (Goldberg) Oswald was a student and labored at his books. While Charlie was a campus coot ' and thought just of his looks. Now you may think that Oswald Grew rich in after life. Well, you’re right. H. G. Schmidt:—“Is that your father’s signature?” Knocker:—“As near as I could get It,” FOR THE WORSE Prison visitor:—“Why are you here my good man?” Counterfeiter:—“Oh, I just decided to make a little change.” — 139 — El “I THE BELLEV1NOIS Index of Advertisers Page Amos-James Grocery Co. 172 Baechle, Jae. L. 158 Batdorf Co., W. F. 146 Becherer, Paul W. 149 Becker-Fleischbein . 162 Belleville Bank Trust Co.155 Belleville Candy Jobbing Co. 155 Belleville Garage ... 166 Belleville Hosiery Mills . 172 Belleville House . 167 Belleville Lumber Co. 152 Belleville Pure Milk Ice Cream Co. 147 Belleville Savings Bank . 165 Belleville Steam Laundry . 157 Belleville Tin Sheet Metal Works . 152 Ben Borman . 166 Born, Chas. P. 153 Busy Bee . 170 Cammack, C. VV. 144 Chirstman, T. J. 168 Coggan, B. T. 142 Corwin Battery and Tire Service Co. 144 Crouch, {Samuel C. 173 Dahm, George, E. 168 Deutch, M. 154 Eckhardt, Win. Jr. 149 Feickert, C, A. 154 Fellner-Ratheim . 150 First National Bank . 141 Fuess-Fiseher . 147 Gauss, Geo. Son . 158 Grob, Walter 1. 174 Gundlach Co. 143 Gruenewald, Frank . 161 Heap, James. 174 Hermann, Christine . 169 Hirschel, Mrs. B. 159 Hoering, Edward . 156 Hoerr-Adams Shoe Co. 164 Home Bakery . 164 Hoppe, William . 142 Houston Houston . 162 Howell, J. W. 174 International Shoe Co. 171 Johnson, Win. C. Sons Machinery Co. 156 Julleis, H. Sons . 159 Kaltwasser, L. F. Karr Supply Co. Knapp Piano Co. Knoebel Millinery Co. Large, Joe . Leacock Sporting Goods Co. Long. Geo. A. Merck, Ben . Merck Bakery . Mercurio, M. Meyer Bros. Michaelis, W. R. Modern Auto Garage Co. Modern Electric Shop . Mohr Cigar Co. Monk Implement Co. News-Democrat . Orbon Stove Co. Paris Cleaning Dyeing Co. Price, T. J. Rapp, Raymond E. Reliable Grocery Co. Rentehler, H, L. Reuther Coal Ice Co. ... Rhein, Walter L. Rock, Edward W. Roediger Bros.. Romeiser’s . Ruebel, Geo. Jr..... Saenger Co. Schuessler-Reuther Co. Seibert Hardware Co. Selle-Miller . Stein Bargain Store . Page 148 ... 163 178 ... 163 ... 155 ... 148 ... 144 ... 158 ... 157 ... 152 ... 172 ... 162 ... 149 ... 170 ... 146 ... 166 ... 143 ... 142 ... 153 ... 160 ... 161 ... 167 ... 158 ... 168 ... 164 ... 151 ... 148 145157 ... 146 ... 170 ... 164 ... 169 .. 168 ... 167 St. Clair County Motor Car Co. _ 151 St. Clair Foundry Co. 162 St. Clair National Bank . 150 Sutton. Lyman . 159 Taylor, C. R. Gro. Co.169 Teufel-Kloess Co. 160 Tisch, Walter P. .. 151 Twenhoefel Co. 173 Twentieth Century Brass wks.142 Wagner Motor Car Co. 163 Warren Co. 175 West Main Battery Service . 156 Wildermann, W. W. 170 Winkler Schirmer . 144 Vogel Moergen Gro. Co. 161 Vogt Grocery Co. 160 Zimmerman Gro. Co. 153 140 To the Graduating Class of 1921 Our best wishes for your future success. Remember that throughout life, the best friend, next to your family, is your bank. First National Bank, Belleville, Illinois — 141 — ..... Bell Phones: Residence, 862-W Studio, - - 127 B. T. Coggan Fine Photography -o- Studio: 23a East Main Street Belleville - - - Illinois Twentieth Century Brass Works Manufacturers of Sanitary Drinking Fountains Brass, Bronze and Aluminum Castings Belleville, Illinois Kindest Regards I Orbon Stove Co. Belleville, Illinois Wm. M. Hoppe Second Floor of Penn Bldg. Belleville, Illinois Insurance of all Kinds “Fifty-Eight Varieties ' 2 142 — p 8 ® 0 Newspapers and Government The basis of out governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have si government without newspsijiers or newspsipers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.— Thomas Jefferson to Edward Farrington. ii, 100. Ford ed„ iv. Jolt. 1 I , 17X7.) ALFRED E. KERN Editor FRED J. KERN Owner HENRIETTA It. SFHRODI iiuxinesx Manager The interesting news is the home news. The News Democrat prints all the news with particular stress on the home news. Its editorials are timely and many of them have si local application. Belleville is interested first, in the local press, for the papers printed in other towns don’t do our town any good in the Jeffersonian sense as expressed in the above striking and wonderful paragraph. The News-Democrat also does commercial printing. It prints si Daily newspaper and si Semi-Weekly edition. For particulars apply sit the office. The News - Democrat Corner Illinois and Lincoln Streets Belleville, Illinois BELL 1000 KIXLOt ' H 1000 ii 143 - :::::::: NEW House Furnishings Estimates Given on Correct Outfits Geo. A. Long 413 West Main Batteries Tires We have taken the Vice out of Service Corwin Battery j Tire Service Co. 24 North Jackson Street Bell 462 D dit Eve Happen jjtt ' Jgj 1 —W - 1 7±1) |— xv, jqm J Did your ft) ns DouhJe Drips j ? vei i Fuse ti fi-unctton? ' to oa? mul, c you ever Q t raft 5 x cfjtfis For jsjft de therdd 1. n iC j. %{ 1 WINKLER | SCHIRMER Booksellers Stationers and Binders No. 15 East Main Street Compliments of C. W. CAMMACK | PIANO CO. Belleville, Ill. 144 Start Him Off Right See that happy contented look on mother’s face after her boy has finished with signal honors at our Township High. He is ready to start his journey to some higher school of learning, or perhaps going right into life ' s battle to take his place in the world’s affairs and become one of the big men of our country. How proud the happy mother feels of her boy. and how she admires him as he stands before her, for she knows horn important that first impression among strangers is. For that reason she went to Homeiser’s, and had him fitted up. She knew if her boy was dressed in a ’’Fashion Park” or “Stein Bloch Suit, he would have that satisfied feeling of confidence, so necessary to a young man going away from home perhaps for the first time. The Romeiser Co DON’T FORGET Everybody Likes I - H FLOUR Ask Your Grocer W. L. Batdorf Co. Distributor GEO. RUEBELJR Sanitary Meat Market FRESH MEATS AND SAUSAGES ALWAYS -ON HAND- 1 Bell Phone 442 Kinloch Phone 330 22 West Main St. Full line of home killed meats • • i Peter Mohr Cigar Co. Manufacturers of the Celebrated “HENKEMEYER” And Other Good Brands of Uiaars Roth Telephones No. 11!) 24 S. E. Public Square 146 — ::::::::::::::: Fuess-Fischer Co -SIN C E 18 6 4- The Dry Goods Store The Carpet and Drapery Store The Ladies. Heady-to Wear Goods Store — OF — Belleville, Illinois -I N 1 9 2 1- Our Aim is to Create More Interest More Interest in our store. More Interest in our Merehanidse. More Interest in our Service. If you are interested, it means that we must give you real value merchandise, coupled with 1921 service to hold your interest. If your interest in our store lags, there is something wrong with us. Tells us about it, and we will correct it. We Want More of Your Interest In this Store. Once We have it. We’ll do our best to keep it. Try Our Merchandise Try Our Service You’ll Like l T s Fuess-Fischer Co. . . Belleville Pure Milk and Ice Cream Co. Home of Pure and Unadulterated Dairy Products Sanitary and up-to-date in every respect. Our Ice Cream has no equal. We respectfully solicit your patronage. .. — 147 j:. The Hij; Sporting G.Is Sion Everything for— BASEBALL, TRACK, TENNIS, GOLF, FISHING TACKLE, (’AMI and (’AM 1 ING GOODS. { 20 Locust ST. LOUIS, MO. L. F. KALTWASSKR The West Side Grover WHOLESALED OF UNION BISCUIT CO.’S PRODUCTS 1011-111-11«I N. 11th St. Belleville • Illinois ROEDIGER BROS. JEWELERS West Main Street Gundlach Co. Undertakers Telephone 29 Auto Service High and Sts. Illinois Corner Belleville 148 To the young men ami women completing their education and now ready to t tuhark into the field of Business, this bit of advice may Ik helpful. Ihiild your future on a foundation of Service to your Community. Your sue- | cess will be measured by the extent to which you make yourself or your | business useful. MODERN AUTOMOBILE GARAGE COMPANY j 500 East .Main Street Belleville, Illinois .la Oryaiiizution Built To Serve tla Got Their Start TheTatlfcr ' r J V hat a hand nab 5 yagers ct is proved that t je sun? s qs Z have $q d. Papa, Bi hcr UoKanN le ofTih e tree i= Our Assistant Principal at 6 pfredM 3 QSKetBawl Wm. Eckhardt, Jr. i Incorporated I GROCERIES, FRUITS and VEGETABLES High Grade and Reliable Garden and Farm Seeds a Specialty Becherer’s Diamonds and Jewelry Gifts that Last 108-112 Main St. Belleville, Illinois Both I ' holies Main and Third Sts. — 149 OUR BANK BOOK IS THE SIGN BOARD POINTING TO SUCCESS St. Clair National Bank Bank with us and Grow with us Iii Connection With FELLNER-CROW CO. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Always Showing Complete Assortments in Dry Goods, Ready-to-Wear Garments, Floor Coverings and Draperies The newest weaves and colorings in dress goods and silks, also complete stocks of hosiery and underwear for men, women and children. Ready-to-wear garments for women and children showing the newest style ef¬ fects of the season, also the most wanted fabrics and colorings. An endless variety of new designs in printed and inlaid linoleums, small and room size rugs, lace curtains, curtain nets, cretonnes and overdrapery. ) Fellner-Ratheim Dry Goods Co. — 150 Hell Phone 707-W Kinloch Phone 1007 Walter P. Tisch Monument Co. Memorials finished from the Rough Granite Kinloeli 564-L Hell 84o St. Clair County Motor Car Company I dealers in DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR ' ars Oliver C. Joseph, Mgr. L. .. ..... - ED. ROCK Sanitary Meat Market :US East Main Street Hell 485 Kinloch 008 :: Build a Home First! 1 ' pon tin Home rests our Moral character; our civics uml political liberties are grounded there; virtue, manhood and citizenship glow there. .Inst stop and lliink what at 11 this means. Build That Heme of Your Own ( ' mne in. let us help you plan and serve you. Our service is free and cheerfully given. Belleville Lumber Company bOO South Illinois Street Wholesale Fruits and Produce MERCURIO BROS. 20S N. Second Street Belleville Tin Sheet Metal Works 11. HAI’KIt. Prop. Manufacturer of Sheet Metal Work of any description Telephone Kinloeh 70.1-X Cor. “A” and 9th. Belleville, III — 152 — Our Motto: PROMPTNESS AXI RELIABILITY CLEAN I NO, DYEINO, PRESSING. REPAI KING, ACCORDIAN PLEATINO PARIS CLEANING AND DYEING CO. Parcel Post Orders Oiven Immediate Attention “No Sorrows When We Dye” Carpet Dusting And Renovating a Specialty ,. 421 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Kinloch 535 Born Vulcanizing and Tire Agency 2R� West Main Street Distributors of r. S. ROYAL CORDS and KOKOMO TIRES Expert Yulranizintj WE POSITIVELY Cl T THE HE ICES STRICTLY OCARANTEED FIRSTS lllllllllllllllllllllllllM ZIMMERMANN’S Grocery T11H ol,l KKUAItl.K STORK SOI Freebnrg Avenue BOTH PHONES Kin. ohm: Bell loir, — 153 — FEICKERT’S BREAD AND PASTRIES The Name FEICKERT Guarantees Quality. Every user of Bread wants these Qualities: Flavor, Texture, Color, Volume Every user of bread wants these qualities, not some times, but all the time, Feickert’s Bakery is the only completely equipped plant in the city, and has the most wonderful facilities for giving quality and service. Feickert’s Bakery leads in the. production and distribution of high quality bread, not sometimes, but all the time. Modern machinery, large working space, in which a corps of expert bakers continually direct and standard production. For these reasons Feickert’s Bread is the most popular bread in the city. You will be satisfied when you use FEICKERT’S SPECIAL BREAD. FEICKERT’S BAKERY A goo d business man ought to appreciate a good business proposition THIS IS OURS: WE ' LL fit von in tin Best clothes that arc made; Hart Schaffner Marx. We ' ll reduce your yearly clothes investment We’ll give you satisfaction or your money back. D E U T C H ’ S The home of Hart Schaffner ami Marx Clothes Gents’ Furnishings Boys’ Clothing 2: WEST MAIN STREET ' ••••••••••••••« ••••••••••••••« — 154 — :: I Belleville Bank Trust Company IIFLLEVILLH , ILLINOIS Capital $150,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits $ 200,000 !! You are invited to visit and inspect onr new and modern hanking rooms Organized June 22, 1903 Candy Headquarters FOR Southern Illinois Featuring the IIFH1IIT OF DELIGHT ( ' IKK ' OLATFS Belleville Candy Jobbing Co. WHOLESALE OXLY Illinois and Monroe Streets JOSEPH LARGE Wholesale and Retail TOBACCO 215 West Main St. Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllll — 155 — Fresh Box Candies of alI Kinds ALL AGES ENJOY n jrlass of our hh per aorta.Y our Brother Sister, Mother. Father or C rand parents till look upon it as a rare treat. For Courteous Treatment }jo to TEDDY HOERRING’S CANDY STORE 122 Hast Main Street Kin. 51K5 l ' hones Bell !t!Ml ELIMINATE Bell, Main 1)07 Kin. Central 2471 Maehine Shop Machinery, Hoist in}; Kntrines, Pumps, Kngines and Boilers Air Com¬ pressors Wm. Johnson Sons Machinery Co. West Main Battery Service Prest-O-Lite Station 1001-:t-5 North Util St. Louis, Mo. St reet — 156 — :: There are more - NAVARRE SHIRTS Worn by Belleville nu n than any other make of shirts. The reason is very plain. They are not only the Ih sI shirts for (lie money but tin fact that they are so hi by ‘0 .1 E S E II ' S the big store on East Main Street. If there is anything new in Shirtdom, they have it. THE ROMEISER COMPANY ........ Kin loch lS. r Bell :I7 “.lust like Home-Made” MERCK’S BAKERY Established is:� r Belleville, Illinois Belleville Steam Laundry — for — I (JI ALITY AM) SERVICE BOTH PHONES ■ list like Home-Made ” Offiee: S South First St. IIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllll Belleville, Illinois — 157 — :::::::: .!; I •j •••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••■( Kin loch 2( Hell 541 JAC. L. BAECHLE CLKAXIXG AXI) DYKING Work (’ailed for and Delivered Parcel Host Orders Given Prompt Attention 210 KAST .MAIN STIMCKT llllllllllllllllll Geo. Gauss Son Dry Goods “The Quality of our Goods is Known” Agent for McCall Patterns and Publications H •■•••••■•••••••••••••••a•••••« r- ••••••••••••••••••a■••••••••••••••■•••• Electrical Service Shop Hornet hiny Electrical for Everybody H. L. Rentchler Cor. Main and Charles Streets. Hell 241. Kin. (Ml I telco Light Products llllllll Merck Furniture iiiiiim .••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •• ••• •••♦••••••••♦♦•« :::::::::::::: .. Kiuloch 40T Bell 1080 H. JULLEIS SON Dealers In Hay, Grain, Flour and Feed Poultry and Babbit Feed a Specialty- Corner Lincoln and Sixth Streets BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS A nice Flour” Aristas Flout flow to nlip the Cat n 3 Levons Lesson Mo. i — — -—— V v ' fW p Sou jn oodfe ' avers z.e fahofta to I77Q P b ?- - (fy fir llllllllllllllllllllll! HOME ICE CREAM It’s Pure That ' Sure” Vanilla. Chocolate and Celebrated Angel Ice Cream Hirschel’s Millinery Brick Ice Cream and Ices 18 West Main St. Loti fit . Picnic atnl Parties ijiren Special Attention L. T. SUTTON iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Bell Phone 1155 121 EAST MAIN ST BEET — 159 — Vogt Grocery Co. QUALITY SERVICE Both Phones SIGNAL HILL I :: ii :: CHIPPENDALE LABORATORY MODEL MAKE A HOME OUT OF YOUR HOUSE WITH A NEW-EDISON “The Phonograph with a Soul” This is the only instrument which will stand actual comparison with the artist. When you buy it will surely be i “New Edison” OI K OTHKlt LKADKRK Trice and Teeple Pianos, Werner Player Pianos, New Home Sew¬ ing Machines, Kdison Re-Creation )beh M Records. “Anything That Is Musical ' 9 T- J. Price Music House 15 w. Main St., Belleville, Ill. Teufel-Kloess Co. (’ontractors and Builders Shop and Office—West Main St. at Southern Kailwav ( ' rossiuu; Estimates will he ( ' heerfulh Furnished BHLLFVILLE, ILLINOIS 1 ' holies:—Kinloeli � !►, Bell -II 160 I Kin loch Phone 195 Bell Phone 581 GRUENEW ALD’S Hardware, Miners’ Supplies, Paints and Oils 306 West Main Street Lesson £ ' Jeqcfrer ' s - fletno? -TVA. , skk— ft , , e ? ' c7 1 ctse ciftd put food QV6 r rotting i?y w iciz you thf jnc. the r?e f. h fiq C qfi ? ?c f ? ve c fz pS one wee x (2nd you. p eose note Hell :: ■� Kiiiloch 44 Summer Classes Vogel Moergen PIANO. ORGAN AND HARMONY .‘124 Bast Main Street REASONABLE RATES Grocers See Raymund E. Rapp Deli eerie to oil ports of the aty 427 East “A” Street Hell :i27-.l 1 — 161 SERVICE Eyes tested, Glasses fitted bv the latest scientific method We do our own lease grinding Broken lenses duplicated while you Wait—there are none too complicated Drs. Houston Houston, O. D. OPTOMETRIST and OPTICIANS j 122 West Main Street III SFRYK ' F AM) S ATI SF ACTIOS Compliments of the “WIECHERT’S” Makers of Quality CASTINGS llllill Let ' s (Jo To- W. R. MICHAELIS Candies, Ice Cream, Stationery, IMioto Supplies and Drugs Becker and Fleischbein ixsutAXCK Secoml Floor (’ommereial Building BELLEVILLE, ILL. ! s i n b ■ ■ ■ Cheer Up! It May Not Be True! It is very likely that if you consult us you’ll be astonished at how cheaply you can replace that old, unsanitary water closet by a modern noiseless one. KARR SUPPLY CO. 7 ° yaocGc sfuc 5 7fs 0 7 1 ) 77 is method ins been Foundjo ' dc F cej by e port men t. £?o W ciI k in Iookihq liKe you have a mortgage oh the piece w nervousness P ' 77fsp oftvi s ort y n l ?iihd‘so Avoid se mb lance oF pi U sit as,uhtdanel a. Wagner Motor Car Co. I )lHtl il «tol K of nriOK and CHEVROLET PAHSEKGEK CARS (J. M. ( ' . CHEVROLET TRICKS A and Jackson Sis. Belleville • • • Illinois IB EMM K7U KNOEBEL’S MILLINERY 117 East Main Street :::::::::: — 163 — RHEIN PIANO CO. 124 Hast Main Street VICTROLAS, I ' lANOS PLAYER PIANOS Our large stock of instruments and our liberal plan of monthly payments enables you to enjoy an instrument now. RHEIN PIANO CO. IlHI II!Ill Kinloch ! ! !! LA m ES ' REA I Y T WEA R MILLINERY AND SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT POPULAR PRICES the greatest showing the newest goods the lowest prices Schuessler-Reuther Co. 5—STORES—3 St. Loui Bast St. Louis Belleville Hoerr-Adam Shoe Co. —Manufacturers— Men’s Boys’ Children’s Shoes Combine Style, Comfort, Durabilitx and Economy. Double Toes. Leather Insoles. Try a pair—You ' ll like them AT ALL HTOKK8 HOME BAKERY Quality and Service JJ “Enuf Said 1015 West Main Street Kinloch 141 — 164 — I “A Progressive Bank for Progressive People Under the Supervision of the United States Govern¬ ment as a member of the Federal Reserve System be¬ ing not only the Largest and Oldest Bank in Belleville but the Third Oldest Bank in the State of Illinois it has for over Sixty years been a leader in all progres¬ sive moves for the upbuilding of the Community. From Great Grandfather, all down the line to this Generation it has helped the young men and women to get their start on Life’s Journey. It believes in the Young People of to-day and will rend¬ er them such encouragement and assistance as it did their Forefathers in the Pioneer Days. j; Belleville Savings Bank i Belleville, Illinois Caloric Pipeless Furnace —the modern heal for Homes, Stows, (’hurdles. Factories OVER llin.OIId CSERS. MADE AND GCABANTEED BY THE LARGEST MANCFACTCBER OF WARM-AIR FURNACES IN THE WOULD The Caloric is the ideal heating system, for old or new homes, of IS rooms or less. It delivers practically 100% of the heat from the fuel directly into your rooms through one register. The Caloric may In installed in a day. No alterations, no plumbing, no pipes to freeze. Decide now that you will have this modern, fuel-saving and labor-saving system of heating in your own home. Monk Implement Co. 243 East Main Street The Belleville Garage Geo. XV. Sail lender. Prop. 228 WEST MAIN STREET HCPMOBILE MOON DORRIS MOTOR CARS FEDERAL COMMERCE TRICKS General Repairing a Specialty For a durable, up-to-date and a pop¬ ular-priced suit see BEN BORMAN 10710!) West Main Street Belleville, Illinois Satisfaction Always I:::::::::::::::::::::: — 166 — Belleville’s Most Popular Rendezvous for the Smart Set Belleville House Ice Cream Parlor “Perfection in Confection 99 :: AcV ' Cout WicK on |1 fx nthe ‘.Second (J Field Til IX K OF THE - Trade at- RELIABLE Stein’s Bargain Store GROCERY Where you always save on your buying of Clothing, l� rv � .is ami Shoes for the whole 1624 WEST MAIN STKEET Family When in S ' HUI) of UROCRRIRH Our small expense is vour great etc. benefit Best (Joods at Lowest Prices ..................... Stein’s Bargain Store — 167 — ' TTCT 71111TTK SELLE MILLER AUTO SUPPLIES TIRES AND TUBES I list ributors UOMET AND OAKLAND AUTOS USED TABS 102-4-5-7 North Illinois St. K in loch 382 Bell 303 Kiuloeh 442 Bell in to LOUIS REUTHER Coal and Ice 208 Lebanon Avenue Belleville - - - Illinois WALL PAPER All Kinds of (Mass and Wind¬ shields BA I NTS MIXED TO OBDEK Both 1 1) one CHRISTM ANN’S 23-25 South Ili h Street Twenhoefel Bid}?. wj ' m sasasasa GEO. E. DAHM Plumbing, Sewering and Heating 1407 WEST MAIN ST BEET Kinloch 550 Bell 1L 7 iSliBi � ••••••••« — 168 — SEE US For Your Sporting Goods Wants SAT ISF At ' T ION O FA HA NT EE I -Our Line of- Bathing Suits are the Latest PRICE THAT WILL SLIT Seibert Hardware Co. Inc. 21 WEST MAIN STREET BELLEVILLE, ILL. ff ' cpoied ii ecb Nol hols, ' e aderjtisn ' tQmis +QKe It’sajow s Grait cra dattends, QQgeime r ' F • ffm UJauthority htfreOndl rTA | I 9 o 4 h f Q 5 ow it! Y 6 ub ? bo 1 ’ usier ded for leaving Ihe Study-hdH io rnovalc’6 , efor bell flic]ft w roi j s ogenei-o assembly December fzo _■ vvCT ‘ dcil-K dQy ond HCobb . vy£S Qb£eQ± niL! lL TRADE AT- C. R. TAYLOR Formerly llu Lorenzen Oroeer ’o. Established 1K(� 8 1012-1014 WEST MAIN STREET BELLEVILLE, ILL. lllll MISS HERMANN’S FINE MILLINERY 21 s East Main Street Belleville, Ill. — 169 | IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU .. ' .. I BUSY BEE ELECTRICITY A most fascinating stndv a necessary utility. Tlu Home of Home Made Candies and Ice Cream of Supreme Quality We can help you to realize ils ad- vantages to the fullest extent if you will come in and see our stock of helpful electric appliances and beautiful lighting fixtures. Corner Main Jackson Sis. Modern Electric Shop Kinktch Phone 1001 300 East Main St. Belleville. 111. . .. .. . IllllllllM | . li liiliillllllllllli iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ( Kin Ieoh 502 Bell 1180 Car Lots or Less Bought and Sold |j W. W. WILDERMAN CA SH PRODUCE HOUSE SAENGER’S Wholesale in- The Up-to-Date FRUITS, POTATOES POULTRY, BUTTER, EOGS and SEEDS, CREAM OF NUT OLEO¬ MARGARINE STORE 401403 East Main Street Belleville, Illinois II1IIIIIH IIIIIIIII! . . . ::::::::::: The Nation s Progress :: :: is dependent upon trained minds resulting from systematic and scientific study. Relieving that tin educated boys and girls of today will become the potent figures of universal activi¬ ties of tomorrow, the International Shoe Company avails itself of this opportunity to congratulate the Graduating Class of 1921. May the lessons yon have learned forever serve as stepping stones to greater things, and linked with righteous experience and endeavor, bounteously re¬ ward yourselves and your community for the sacrifices that have made your education possible. :: :: i! International Shoe Co. — 171 — BE PARTICULAR WEAR J? THE £ [RASTER % •v HOSE Jf dKO.us.PAT.orr. There is a Difference .Made by THE BELLEVILLE HOSIERY MILLS Belleville, Illinois Sold by The Romeiser Co. and Geo. Gauss Son CAhILLAC HIBSON KSSKX Meyer Bros. Auto Co. ( ' orner B and 11 ij li Sis. MACK TUTORS Kinloch J151 Bell loot; Belleville, Illinois The Place for Better Automobiles BRAND When yon say Just It if lit think of (Iroeeries. When you buy (Jrocerics think of J list It if flit. Why buy brands of (Jroceries from foreign markets while you have a neighbor next door in business. Buy (Jroceries sold sit your local jobber. THE AMOS-JAMES Grocery Co. BKLLKVILLK, ILLINOIS — 172 — Pianos, Player Pianos, Grand Pianos Reproducing Grands and Reproducing Upright Pianos | Knapp Piano Co., Belleville, III. I A Complete Line High Grade ( ' omplimeuts of TWENHOEFEL CO. General Insurance HKLLKVILLK. ILL. SAMUEL C. CROUCH Photographs OltOUND FLOOK sTrmo 11 South High Street — 173 — ::::::: J. HEAP ICE CREAM, CANDY AND CIGARS 128 WEST MAIN STREET fyan sh ffcrotots 7illiam.Olivei;Jolm, riyiitf Fish WE MAKE OlJ SHOES NEW AND SELL NEW SHOES TOO HOWELL SHOE CO. Northeast Corner of Square Kin loch ti(J Belleville, Illinois Do Not Neglect Your EYES At the first symptoms of eye strain, inflamed eyes, headaches, blurr¬ ed vision, consult WALTER I GROB im.UM ' ATBII on’K ' lAX and LICENSED OI TO MET BIST 201 East Main Street — 174 — Warren Company GENERAL OFFICES AND FACTORY ION FELTON STREET, NEW YORK (MTV MANEFACTERERS OF Jewelry and Stationery (’LASS FINS, RINOS AND FRATERNITY GOODS ATHLETIC AND PRIZE MEDALS In Stock and Special Design TROPHY OFFS, PLAICES, ETC. Ml MATE RE FOOTBALLS, BASEBALLS. BASKET BALLS, ETC. Special Designs and Estimates Furnished on Request (’orrespondenee Invited Makers of the 1922 Class Pins and Rings for Belleville High School, Belleville, Illinois Department of STATIONERY and ENGRAVING Commencement Announcements, Wedding Stationery, and Die-Stamped Writing Papers •••• — 175 — News-Democrat. Commercial Dep’t. Belleville. 111.