Benton High School - Benecho Yearbook (Benton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1920 volume:

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J 11 M I, , ., X w L Y. A ilu ' 'F E:-Il .-I' livmininrvnrm Iguhliahrh hy Uhr fduninr Qllaau v nf tht Benton Hnratinnal Svrhnnl in mf gm Ninvtrrn Ninvtvvn 2 THE ORACLE DEDICATICN T0 L. R. APPLEMAN Who, as a splendid, earnest worker, has labored gladly for this institution, Who has sustained with rare dignity the office of teacher, Who has inspired students in the class-room with true ideals and spirit Who has been a potent personality in school councils Who has won gratitude of students, alumni, and friends, Pre-eminent in wisdom and well doing, Of genial wit and social courtesy, In fullness of years preserving the heart of youth. Whose long service to the school has been a beneficence, we dedicate our book. . FOREWGRD p Good Reader: We offer you our book with all due modesty. 'Tis a small thing, yet it is our own, a book of no great value, but our hands and brains have wrought it. Read it or fling it from youg take it or leave it- what you will. As for us, it is our own. We go where the sparkling brooks chatter and sing in the music and gayety of youth. Here we find our daffodils,-youths sunny daffodils, to which we lead you. You will come with us? Gentle reader, give us your hand. And if it please you, we would show you that spring-time meadow, overflowing with frilly, jolly daHodils! Come with us and be a child again. Here is the way. H THE ORACLE EDITORIAL STAFF Editor. Russel M. Shultz. Executive Committee. Harry A. Everett Claude A. Moore Russel M. Shul Advertisement Committee. Helen Hess, Florence Thompson, Max McHenry, Donald S ' tz mith, Harry Everett. Write Up Committee. Neva Shultz Florence Thompson I Title Committee. ., Reta Doty Bessie Girton Ella Mitchell Jokes. Doyle Knouse Paul Shannon Earnest Knouse Characteristics. Hilda Fritz Eva Obrien Willis Deitrick I Poems. Neva Shultz Cartoons. Max McHenry BOARD OF EDUCATION WM. T. C. SMITH, Secretary of Board C. HOSLER, President of Board. P. G. SHULTZ, Vice President T. J. COLEMAN L. F. HARTMAN Willis Deitrich 3 4 THEORACLE THE FACULTY STATISTICS Name Teaches Favorite Pastime L. R. Appleman . .. . . . History 81 Science .... ........ F ishing M1'. Sutliff ................... Agriculture ................. Flirting Miss Roblns ............ English and Music ........ Driving a Buick Mrs. Vining ...... Mathematics Sz Caesar .... Making love to the Juniors Miss Nuss . . . .......,.. Home Economics .........,....... Singing tTill we meet againl. Miss Shultz .... .... L atin and French ...... Dreaming of France R. C. Wiggins ..... ......... A griculture .... Raising Potatoes Om- .hlv0rlisvl's linda- This Bunk Possible THE ORACLE R ill: rn ,V V : 4 M V lla nf-35,3 ' Ii' rf 'Qin 12 al 'i l - ll M1 f Y ' 'l so-Nlllllllllulj W igan r f h ,hai HR fg is M X W 'M L ff' ,Wm 1? 1' 6 i X1 WW! N26 llxlllXld,m L 3 ff fff WW f,l,l'L N 4 4 ,f SM fl 'I ff l V X X 'L'l'Wl ffl fl 'll fl ll li If XKXXX l X lil. hill X SENIOR CLASS ROLL Ivan Ash ' Ruth Hartman Arden Hess Gladys Edwards Geraldine Getz Francis Houseworth Edith McMichael Cleo Roberts Jesse Yocum Ida Harrison Guy Everett Sue Perry Gordon Johnson Bertha Getz Helen Hess Grace Dresher Pearl Mordan Harriet Shearer Guy Harrison Norton Thomas Mary Gillaspy Ernest Robbins THE ORACLIE SENIOR POEM The old Demerits were falling fast, As thru the Benton High School passed A class, who bore mid sweat and price, A banner with this strange device Nineteen . Their hearts were brave, Their thoughts were true, They laughed and talked as pupils do, And, like a silver clarion fell, The accents of the old school bell, Nineteen Oh haste, Oh haste the Seniors wept, To the days which oh so slowly crept, They thought they never would pass by, But they always held their banner high, Nineteen A y As Freshies green they felt the pain Of toiling under Dumps strict reign, Beyond, the Senior year dim shone, And from their lips escaped a moan Nineteen Beware of final exams, Prof. said, And don't lose sight of the goal ahead, These words they'd sharply hear Until the end of their last year Nineteen And now at last the time is here, When they must leaiveftheir High School dear But as the years 'gb 'passing by They'll proudly hold their banner high. Nineteen -MSG 19 Our Advertiscrs Made This Book Possible THE ORACLE NHS I HO 'ID SSV lil! v- ,- -. 1 4 :F i '1 'lv ,gf-.4 J THE ORACLE JUNIOR CLASS POEM Here's to the class of 1920 Who've had trials and sorrows a-plenty But come what may We're always gay And take things in the usual way. Three long years we've done our best One year more then We will meet the test And though we are so dignified Here are the stunts that some have tried. There's our president Claude Moore Who still admires the Sophomore Neva more widely known as Skip To Jamison often takes a trip, Russel one night while trying to coast On the old Dug Road ran into a post. And Eva we cannot tell you how Received the drumming at Mr. Skow's. Max and Minard make us laugh With their wit and humor in every class. Ella the quietest of the bunch Sets an example for the rest of us. While Florence quite contrary to that Always with anyone ready to spat. Doyle who lives quite out of town Really would make a very good clown. Hilda likes to walk in the rain Lends him umbrellas, so he'll come again Willis and Donald are hard to beat And often get a change of seat. Elizabeth and Dorethea without faking Come to school to learn Home-Making. Ernest Our Darling is getting so tall That we all look up to see him at all. Helen the orator of the class Is a jolly, intelligent little lass. Harry is always so calm and cool And Paul has a habit of missing school. Two good chums are Reta and Bess And why they are you'll have to guess. There are many more things Which are left unsaid But we tell you this much So We don't class as Dead So here's to the J uniorsl Jolly, but not bold And this be our Motto For Blue and the Gold. -R. D. and B G 20 THE ORACLE 9 . ff' 1 ,ff WI .Po In QQ? f M i 'f sk. 'I' U. III N A V I V :E X n vs. an if ill i - ' iii 1 W' e: 'F'T': ' ' T- .i' Q 3 'fill - I 1 E fe- 3 lf I if ,,,.+ -f,3i':. ai ff--5. --A '- l unforg jicraf Af Mvflf JUN ICR CLASS RCLL Hilda Fritz Max McHenry Florence Thompson Bessie Girton Paul Shannon Russel Shultz Ernest Knouse Doretha Hess Harry Everett Ella Mitchell Reta Doty Helen Hess Claude Moore Willis Dietrich Eva O'Brien Neva Shultz Donald Smith Doyle Knouse Elizabeth Hess Minard Ash pilll'0lIiZl' Our Advertisers THE ORACLE TI-IE J UN IORS CLAUDE MOORE .................... Nick President of class '17, '18, '19, You can't take care of the brains you do got. We have never known our president to come to school without his lessons prepared. His main ambition in life is to be popular with the ladies. HILDA FRITZ ........................ Bill Secretary and Treasurer of class '19, Look girls, it's a man! There's more in this than meets the eye. Might well apply to Hilda, for although she is the tiniest person imaginable, she is a factor to be reckoned within the B. V. S. RUSSEL SHULTZ .................. Timid Editor of the Reminiscences '19, Swing on him like an eight day clock. Russel is one of our athletic enthusiasts. It is rumored that he is a little shy of the girls, and that he can handle a Ford as well as a married man can handle a go-cart. HELEN HESS ................. Hon Vice President '19. Oh Dear Me. Helen's aim in life is to be a stump speaker. Should any one desire to be cleaned up in tennis just play Helen. She is some tennis shark. Our Advertisers Made This Book Possible Q THE ORACLE ll 'l THE JUNIGRS ELLA MITCHELL ......... . . . Elly Listen, Girls I'll Tell You. Ella is the girl who is known to talk in a lower tone than anyone else and yet be heard. Ella better start saving her pennies, frying pans, roll- ing pins and small coal shovels. They are hand- iest for first aid. ERNEST KNOUSE . Darling Oh-o-o-o-o. The most striking characteristic of this gink is not evident from the opposite picture. He is troubled with it but the only time you see it is when he has his Boy Scout Suit on. U MAX McHENRY .............. . . Kid Don't be a kid all your life. A Max is all eyes but full of electricity. Tolook at Max you'd think he was too bashful to look :at a girl's hair ribbon, but this is not so: and with the speed Max is now going he?ll soon be treading the path to the altar. HOLLAND MCHENRY .............. Holly We were somewhat fortunate in cacthing Holly sitting still long enough tolget his picture. He is quite prominent aroundthe school rooms. We would be very much at loss without him. Pnlrunlzv Our .xdl'l'I'flHOI'G THE ORACLE TI-IE J UN IORS DORETHEA HESS ...... .. Snap I'm Telling the World. Dorethea is a jolly lass and has red hair, which might lead strangers to think that she is from Ireland. But just don't let her fool you. Some of her most delightful moments are spent with a certain Sophomore called Curly. HARRY EVERETT .............. . . Socks You Can Drive a Horse to Water But a pencil Must be Lead. Harry is one of the most dignified boys in our class and he is Oh, so bashful, when it comes to work he is always on the job. FLORENCE THOMPSON .... . . Si Oui, Oui! La, La ! Florence is the musician of our class, and she would rather sing than eat. She is very enthus- iastic over Home Making. We wonder why. Perhaps she is planning for the future. WILLIS DEITRICK .. Trick Holy Gee. Willis is that husky, sleepy looking, industrial Workman that winds his way wearily to what he calls Prison which is located on the corner of First Street, but he would much rather plow fields, sow oats or do most anything than go to school. Om hlvvrtisors Made This Book Possible THE ORACLE 13 TI-IE JUN IDRS BESSIE GIRTON . .. . . Bess Oh Say Girls. Harken reader. while I tell you a few things about Bessie. She is one of the most ambitious girls in the school. Always busy but it has been rumored that she finds time to spend at least three nights out of every week with a certain boy in the Junior class. MINARD ASH ..... . . Specks Hey is Zat Right. Specks has always been known as a woman hater, but to tell the truth we caught him once and ever since he has worn a pleasant smile. RETA DOTY .......... .. . Dimples- For Goodness Sakes. This dear friends is Reta. Isnft that a pretty name? We are ouite sure that a very nice per- son whe lives in Wilkes-Barre thinks so too. Reta is never seen without Bessie or Bessie without Reta. There surely must be some reason. PAUL SHANNON .................. Skinny Goshl This is Another Battle Axe. Now to tell the truth, I don't have anything to say concerning a fellows size, but I don't see why in the world this chap should choose a Sophomore. l'ulroniz0 Om' Advertisers THE ORACLE THE J UN IORS DOYLE KN OUSE .................... Baby Let me show You How to Do It. If you want to have any information concern- ing the languages taught in this High School go to Doyle, he has studied English, French and Lat- in. Nu German. EVA O'BRIEN ........... . . . . . . Dick Oh, Girls Listen Here. There is an old saying, Dimp1e in the chin, de- vil withinf' Surely Eva does not prove an excep- tion to this rule. DONALD SMITH ..... . Smithy Go Wan. Smithy is our speed boy. He is a regular mag- net with the women, but about the time he thinks he has her for keeps she presents him the mit- ten. Anyone who has time to look can see him beating it for home. NEVA SHULTZ ....... . . Skip Take a tip from me. Why girls how dare you! I tell you Neva is not from the country-she's from up around Emmons some where? She may have the rosy cheeks and the innocent face of a country lassie but all the same you will find her rather knowing, especially in school. 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December 23-27, Corn Judging Contest .... . . . January 21-22-23 Farmers Institute .............. . . . Farewell Party to R. C. Wiggins . . . . . . . Junior Contest ................. . . . Athletic Association organized . . . . . Minstrel Show ............. . . . Senior Drama . . ..... . . Arbor Day Memorial . . . Literary Program .... Opretta ......... Memorial ..... Class Night .... Masquerade ...... Commencement .... Last Day ........ - 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1919 . . . . January 29-30 February 13 February 14 . . . March 14, March 20-21, . April 11-12 April 25, . . . . . . May 9 . May 22-23, . . . May 30, June 11 June 12, June 13, .... June 14, 7 9 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 Om' Advertisers Made This Book Possible Max Bittenbender THE ORACLE fq N- 'V xox t IN gf 9635? W, ' no :T . me-iisfif. Z X f -4279, -Q A, 'Z 1 X WN . M' if , 1 'f A 1 11 ' W 4 qdlll 4 12? M y gy lm QX ' . ,. XX X 1 'fiom lilo' WI ' f 'Q N 1 ', ix Q ea. 'fill NX I s EA '1ff 'K .l. .N ' O OIHYOPG SCPI-IOMORE CLASS RCLL Mildred Bittenbender Elizabeth Kessler Russel Karns Alfred Cole Hilda Everett Paul Girton Lee Kline Neva Parks Izora Roberts Millard Ash Carl Eveland Etta Hess Helen Young Grace McHenry Miriam Smith Beatrice Saul Harold Cole Della Gibbons Joseph Hess Allen Lown Evelyn Peterman Mildred Karns Rachael Evans Jarius Harrison Irma Keeler Paul Laubach THEORACLE SOPHOMORE CLASS POEM --. . The Sophomore class is very brilliant out of school, But in, they are wont to play and fool, When we look about, we see none but Paul, For, Oh! He is so exceptionally tall. Betty is a very bright little lass Especially in Geometry class. - Beatrice and Grace, are both so small That we mention them, and that is all. Etta and Erma are both from Derrs Where grow pine, spruce, hemlock and firs. Izora has been ill for quite a while But now she is back with her welcome smile Carl is catcher on our Base Ball team His back is some weak and he has little steam Russel and Max are the worst in the class Although they study enough to pass. Hilda and Mildred like Pepsin gum And Mildred, Oh, My! How she dose like Yocum. Jarius, we think is our brightest stude Although he is somewhat of a dude. Joe and Millard are always to class Ready to laugh and give plenty of sass. Mildred and Rachael's homes are not here like the But just the same, they are two of our best. Harold and Alfred are from upstream Going around, sometimes, as it were, in a dream Miriam is slim and very spry But when she is hurt, she sometimes will cry. Evelyn's hair is so nicely curled While she says My Little Body is awfeary of th Helen comes to school in her Lizzie - The cranking of which, keeps Paul so busy. Neva and Della study very much , Their marks show they surely do such. Allen we have on the stay-at-home list And you may be sure he's very much missed. Oh yes, and Lee, the author of this poem Who, when work is around is never at Home rest is world --L. K. '21. l':1tt-onize 'Om' Advertisers THE ORACLE S CIO OI-I OW HH 'ID SSV I LJ 'ff ,- -. 1 'I E 1 'n L 20 THE ORACLE l ll .MU G K fe EL M6 M L f Mm . + - FW -'-+ r lg' A 'JAWS V, W ,.. if f n ,-N v, ul , , X xy- .Wm QW X N 1 LfL,gdv-ynewwYxb.,,x--SNX X X I if it WM kxllyelw , ff K4,,,., I, who f w K l ' 'K' 1 lxwfllflwt Alllfadlf Gi ak- X X F RESI-IMAN CLASS ROLL Loreen Getz Grace Fite Erma Detrick Ethel Bray Pauline Doty Lola Keefer Willie Getz McClellan Phillips Marion Brewington Solon Williams Joe Marshall Haven Albertson Geneva Smith Maude Hess Erma McHenry Sarah Baker Elisabeth Keefer Stanley Wright John Sutliif Edward Laubach Alton Hess Robert Hosler Roscoe Savage Patronlzc Our Advertisers THE ORACLE Hd SH Pi NVWV SSVTD lid '4 H- v 1 'I I :Z fn Avg, if 'Q T H E' o R A c L E FRESI-IMAN CLASS POEM Last September we began a career The first term of w'hich is drawing near We have tried our .best to do what is right Knowing that Right always rules might. Now, where are some things I have seen If the Freshies who are thought so green. Bob, our president, likes girls I guess If you don't believe it, ask Helen Hess Ethel, our blonde, nicknamed Teddy Haven, the dreamer of our cla-ss Never worries about whether he'll pass. Sara is growing so very tall She soon will 'be quite up to Paul. Stanley and Solon are always so busy, While John runs around in a little Tin Lizzie. It would worry Erma a very great deal If Millard's Ford should lose a wheel. Joe and McClellan drive a bay mare They come from the country and make a fine pair Solon William and dear little Grace Who drive to school at a rapid pace. Maulde and Geneva 'have lots of fun With Ross and Howard they are never dumb. Marion and Loreen are very good friends Upon what one does the other depends. Erma McHenry takes Walks galore And with Robbins here, she'll take many more. Edward Laubach has such blue eyes Big and round -and looks so wise. Elizalbeth and Lola are so very small Tfhat one can scarcely see them at all. Alton and Roscoe are .quiet 'tis true But 'with humor and wit they are 'beat by few. Pauline's nickname is Pretty Polly And she surely is kind and jolly. Any more tales of our loyal class We'll keep to ourselves and let them pass. As we're coming back again next year And want every one to be sure to ibe 'here, So 'here's to you till we came .back Till we meet again Dear Orange and Black. -P. D. THE ORACLE 23 SCI-ICOL SERVICE PAGE Below we have listed the names of the students that have attended Benton Vocational School who have risked their limbs, their sight, their all, for the sake of our country. Young men and women alike, who saw their duty, who went at the first call and who were among the first to show their ability against the Hun. These boys and girls were in. nearly every branch of the service and many received commissions or were made non commissioned officers. Benton High was represented by boys in nearly every great battle where the Americans were operating. Perhaps some of our own nurses were lnursing the wounded just behind where our boys were fighting. Who nows . Many have been wounded and four have given their lives That this country shall not -perish from the earth but have everlasting life. We should be and are exceedingly proud of these people who have mziuldelsuch a reputation, as soldiers and nurses, for themselves and their sc oo . In the years to come when we read the names of these brave soldiers and nurses we shall then begin to realize what a great work they helped to o Those Who Gave Their Lives in Service. Meryl Phillips, Nurse George Remley, Heavy artillery Doyle Hess, Infantry Polk Hartman, Navy - .. .. Shirley Robbins Harley Smith Fred Hartman Frank Yost Owen Ash Asahel Hess Alvin Little Larue Hess Earl Laubach Carl Belles Ward McHenry Herbert Keller Fred Hosler Clayton Mather Earl Peterman Gilbert Travelpiece Albert Casey Frank Edson Joe McAuliffe Robert Kline Myron Savage Rrooks McHenry Cleaver Hess Percy Pealer Kenneth Brittain Cyrus Creveling Lawrence Hess Karl Hess Maynard Yocum E. J. McHenry Ray Rider Hollie Leteer Harry Chapin Howard Sands Albert McHenry Earl Hess Nurses Lillian Kline Elizabeth Savage . Rena Davis 24 THE ORACLE THE SEN ICR DRAMA THE MANEUVERS OF JANE The evenings of April eleventh and twelfth, nineteen hundred and nineteen, were triumphant ones for the Senior class of '19. The success of our increased endeavor throughout the year culminated in our Senior Drama, The Maneuvers of Jane. . - All the characters played their parts in an exceptionally fine man- ner and helped to make the drama a success. Each one deserves a great amount of praise for portraying their part so clearly. The drama was well received by every one, and much credit is due Miss Robins, the coach. for the clear interpretations. CAST OF CHARACTERS. Lord Bapchild ......................... Jervis Punshon, his uncle of Chaney Lodge . . George Langizcn ......,,,.............., Mr. Nangle ............. Rev. Prebendary Bostock . . . Mr. Pausey ........... Sir Robert Bowater .... Butler .............. Constantia Gage .................... Lady Bapchild, Lord Bapchild's mother .... Pamela Beechinor .................... Lady Bapchild' Lord Bapchild's mother . . . Mrs. Bostock ........................ Miss Bostock . .. Mrs. Pausey .... Miss Dodd ....... Miss Bowater ........ Trendell, the Maid . . . Jane Nangle ..... .. Guy Harrison . . . . Guy Everitt Norton Thomas Ivan Ash . . Ernest Robins . . . . Arden Hess Gordon Johnson Jesse Yocum . Grace Dresher . . Mary Gillaspy . . . . . Sue Perry . . Mary Gillaspy . .. Bertha Getz Gladys Edwards Edith McMichael . Geraldine Getz . . . Ida Harrison . . . . Pearl Mordan .. Ruth Hartman THE ORACLE Standing'-Left to right. Shultz, ss: Everett, lb: Hess, 21,13 Harrison, lllilllll pg Striue eq Hs Hwi and winter were tried u HPV, L. R. Appleman, coachg Thomas, pg Moore, 3115 Heal, eg Lauluqch, : h. rf. Sitting-Smith, lf: Bittenllender, lf, lleitrieh, Zh: Eveland, tele-r. ef: Kline, efg Ash. rf. ATHLETICS ng to the lntluenza athletic' aetivitie-s were at a stand still during th mouths. No Basket Hall sehedule wae Rll'l'ZlllKPtl and few sports of any li 'ntil Mase Hall practice was started. Early in the spring a meeting was Called of all the lsoys for the purpose of org: izing the Athletic Association for the spring lnase ball season. The president: The lleneflt of Hui' prospc pleman z school. The Noeiation e ind N11 omcers were elected as follows: Guy Everett, president: Claude Moore vice , Guy Harrison, fseretary and managerg Russel Shultz, treasurer. Hallowe'en Masquerade 'Iias been held annually previous to this year for tht the athletie aetivities lrut eould not he put on this year. lt was the Flu -els looked very had for any aetivities alo Minstrel was given at the Universal Theatre, Mart-h 21, 22 and gave the :- nough money to see it rhrough the season. .liaise hall praetiee has been started under the Coat-hing' of Mr. Appleman am prospeetvs . ou the lllllll Two Rent Hent A sl May May May May May June Juut ne that the team will he one of the strongest that this sehool has plat iond for several years. games have already lveen played and the team has won lrotlli easily, on 6, Millville 3-at Millville. on lil, Fatawissa 2-at UJIIQIVVTSSZI. roug 'schedule has lxeen arranged with the following teams: 2. Hvllllill vs. Fatawissa-At Uatziwissa. +At Heiliun. 10, I-lenton vs. Hl00lll'Sllll'l'f:, iZll 1,HO0Il1'Slllll'g, lti. Benton vs, lierwiek- 23, Benton vs, Millville-At ti. Renton vs, l:lfl0lY1S4lillY'2T'gXl HlfNDIllSlllll',Lf. Sl, Benton vs. Catawissu At lieuwick. Henton. l3, Renton vs. Ht-rwiek-At llerwiek. e fill ind ng the athletic line until Mr. Ap . 'ees Robins decided to try zi, Minstrel an entertainment neaw, to thle 1 26 THE ORACLE f TI-IE JU IOR CONTEST 1l1-..-...T Our annual Junior Contest in Expression was this year held in the Universal Theatre, Friday evening, February 14, by the class of 1920. Q It 'proved to 'be one of the most successful events in the 'whole 'history of the con- ,tests of our school. This contest is one of the most important affairs in the J-unior year. It is the first 'big public event which the class has to manage, and offers the first good opportunity for those interested in public speaking to speak in pulblic. I The following programme was rendered this year: Chorus, W'el-come Home Laddie . . ...,..... .. . . Junior Class Reading, Springtime -a la Carte, O. Henry . . . Bessie Girton Reading, Call of the Wild, Jack London ...... . . . Russel Shultz Reading, An Afternoon in a Hotel, J. K. Bangs .. ......... Hilda Fritz Chorus. Light of Home ....................................... High School Chorus Reading, He That Loseth His Life Shall Gain It, 'M. R. S. Andrew ........ Helen Hess Reading, By -Courier, 0. Henry ....... . . . . . ...... Max McHenry Chorus, Sunshine of Yo-ur Smile . . . . High Scfhool Chorus Reading, Laddie, Sarah L. Bally ...................... .. Florence Thompson Reading, How Jinny Eased Her Mind, Thos. Nelson Page . . . ..... Doyle Knouse Chorus, Southern Hush Song ....... . . . ........ School Reading, Foxes' Tails, James Barre .. .. Claude Moore Reading, Seventeen, Booth Tarkington . .. .................. Neva Shultz Instrumental Duet ............................... Helen Hess, Florence Thompson The decision was very close, with all averages running very high. The School Board anwarded the following appropriate prizes to those having the highest average, ' The first prize, a War Saving Stamp, to Claude Moore. The second prize a. Thrift Card 'half fllled, to Miss Helen Hess. The third prize a Thrift Card one quarter filled. to Miss Florence Thompson. However the great value lay not in the prizes, but in the experience and training which each one received. We hope this event may continue to grow in size and valu-e in the future of our school. -C. A. M. '20. Patronlze Our Advertisers THE ORACLE 5 M 27 THE SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETIES The literary societies have had but two programs up until this date. This is mainly due to the Spanish influenza which raged more or less for the entire school year, but the programs which were given were of such excellence that the high standing which the school has attained in such pro- grams was easily upheld. Much credit is due Miss Robins, instructor in Music and English. May 2, a program was given and the proceeds used for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross. The meeting for the election of oflicers of each society was held on October 3. The societies were as follows: WEBSTER Gu y Everett, Pres. Gladys Edwards, V. Pres. Jarius Harrison, Sec. Robert Hosler. Editor Grace Dresher Ruth Hartman Fran-cis Housewearth Pearl Mordan Cleo Roberts Harriet Shearer Jesse fYocum Guy Harrison Doyle 'Knouse Alvin Lavulhach Paul Shannon Donald Smith Ellzalbeth Hess Ivan Ash, Pres. Russel Shultz, V. Pres. Claude -Moore, Sec. Max M-cl-Ienry, Editor Sue Perry Edith McMichael Ida Harrison Mary Gillaspy Geraldine Getz 'Bertha Getz Helen Hess, Sr. Arden Hess Gordon Johnson Norton Thomas Minard Ash Willls Deitrich Bessie Girton Dorethea Hess Neva Shultz Florence Thompson Max Bittenbender Alfred Cole Harold Cole Martha Evans Rachel Evans Carl Eveland Hilda Everett Mildred Karns Russel Karns Lee Kline Allen Lown Grace McHenry Izora Roberts LINCOLN Harry Everett Ernest Knouse Hilda Fritz Helen Hess, Jr. Ella Mitchell Eva Obrien Bittenbender Paul Girton Etta Hess Joe Hess Irma Keeler Elizabeth 'Kessler Paul Laulbach Neva Shultz Beatrice Saul Helen Young Mllraim Smith Della 'Gilrbons Evelyn Peterman Erma Deitrich Grace Fite Loreen Getz Altlon Hess Maude Hess Robert Hosler Erma Mc-Henry McClellan Phillips 'Roscoe Savage ' Geneva Smith Phoebe Young Ethel Bray Erne-st Robbins Millard Ash Sara Baker Marion Brewington Pauline Doty Oliver Fritz Wlilliam Getz Elizabeth lKeefer Lola 'Keefer Edward Laulbach Joe Manshall John Sutliff Solon Williams Stanley Wright Helen Whitenight Katvhryn Coleman Tl-lE'0RA'CLE SAY! JUST IMAGINE! No demerits for a week! Sue not talking! Mr., Appleman with a wig! Movies without breaking a film! Raul Laubach short! Neva with an excuse! Darling with a girl! Maude and Geneva without a beau! Miss Shultz with a beau! John Sutliff at school! School with Mr. Appleman absent! Choral practice with every one there! School without a Junior class! A new school building! - The laboratory without a looking glass! No one Flunking Chemistry! Hearing a pin drop in Junior Drawing! Mr. Appleman as chorus leader! Base ball weather Friday afternoon! Elisabeth and Lola small! Florence grown up! Jesse with a black eye! Lee at the Minstrel! Geraldine with pale cheeks! A free lecture! John Sutliff with a beard! Pearl with a smile! Ernest minus his blushes! Harriet Shearer quiet! Willis and Donald sneaking out! Max and Neva not teasing Darling! Pearl Mordan noisy! Haven working! l Ivan with an idea! Extreme heat in room two! l'atl'0niz0 Our Advertisers THE ORACLE ow. ' '41 '. .' M .-'yf .VY ,',,f . 'ff:.'..:. s'!'fI',' uf' UU! A ,, 'i-f.Z.'T'... 'llll 'r.g ':rLi::.'.'.:-' 'llllf '. , , mm Q .,-2f,1,,1l,,,A Wvfteig- ' ff 'J' 'VI CLASS OF 1906 Carl McHenry Fa-fahier Benton Della Dodson Slenlographer W'illi:1msport CLASS OF 1907 0 Inez Buckalew Mel-Ienry I Benton Ray lMathers Iris Ilkeler Eme Edwards Potter Eva Mendenhall Dixon Fannie Harris Blanche Sh-ultz Charles Keeler Irene Keeler Oliver Ethel Ash Elison Graee Hartman Earl Launllaeh t'. lf. Mann, Jr. Geraldine Wenner Robins Geraldine Yost llruee Mathers Susie Shll'lKZ Hess Willard Smith Glenn Appleman Emory Edson Katherine Farley Eva Hess 'Girton Helen Mendenhall Uwen Ash Clarence Carey Maude Cole Appleman Arden Dil'tz Verda Savage Hess Arthur VVl00ld A-shahel Hess Gertrude Harrison McHenry Ada Hartman Carey Samuel McHenry Teacher Teacher Teacher Teaeher Teacher B. H. S. Teacher CLASS OF 1908 Nurse Student Deceased Teacher CLASS OF 1909 Miller lnepec-tor Teacher CLASS OF 1910 Student Teaeher Tea eher CLASS OF 191 1 ll. NS. ' A. Service Clerk Shell Department Electrician Seeretary M ead ville llinghamton, N. Y. Benton Pittsburg: llenmn Maueh Phunk Norrislolwn, N. NVilliamfsport J. New York, N. Y. Penn , Stale Hloonmslmu rg Benton Henton Benton State College Spokane, Wlash. Sunvlmury 4hiekshinny llenton l r:xnee Forty Fort State College llerwiek Stillwater llerwiek Zmh l'. S. Eng llerxviek lflorty Fort VVlilces-H:ll'l'e ineers 30 THE ORACLE William Farley Helen 'Karns -. Susie Laubach Lel-a 'Parker Ruth Beishline Whitenight Vivian :Edson Fred 'Hartman Warren Kelchner Ethel Keller Wlard 'McHenry Shirley Robbins Harold iYo t Ruth Bonham Jennie Ertwine Boyd 'Kline Herbert Keller Ethel Laubach 'Nearpass Bernice Parker Laubach 'Harley Smith Laura 'Michael Van Horn Carl Hartman Catharine Shultz Hess Larue Hess Myrtle Conner Flo Laulbach .Martha 0'Brlen -Rupert Belles Lucile Sutton Belles Charles Cole Bessie Hem Robert Kline 'Mearl McHenry 40'Brlen John Pealer , Louis +Kno-use Muriel Brittain Helen Knouse Grace Seely Cora Karns Hilley Zola Smith John F. McHenry Frank Yost Vera Shultz Mae Vlrlght Irene -Dresher Pearl Hartman Naomi Hess 'Pearl Knouse Atta Karns Fred Hosler Claire Heddens Frank Edson Autumn Sei-gfried Myron Savage Edith Kline Arnmerman Letha Buck CLASS OF 1912 Student Bookkeeper CLASS OF 1913 Teacher Private Teach er First Lieutenant 'Miller Teacher lNurse Farmer Student .Second Lieuitenant CLASS OF 1914 .Farmer U. S. A. Service Stenographer Clerk Teacher 'Teacher Sftu dent Teacher Farmer La-borer CLASS OF 1915 Private Secretary A Clerk Teacher Student Teacher Teacher Student Student Student Student Geisinger Hospital Geisinger Hospital CLASS 01151916 Teacher Teacher Student Student Student Student U. S. A. Teacher Medico Chi Hospital Service Bloomsburg Bryn Mawr Wilkes-Barre West Berwick South Bethlehem xBenton TU. S. Infantry Jeddo .Benton Benton U. S. Infantry 1Bent0n Sparta, N. J. lBenton Buford, N. D, State College Sussex, 'N. J. rBenton U. S. Infantry :Benton lBenton lBenton France Berwick 1Benton 1Benton Berwick Berwick Philadel-plhla Newton, N. J. 4Benton lBenton :Benton Huntington Berwick Benton State College 1Bent0n tBenton Stillwater U. S. Navy Danville -Danville Stilllw-ater Benton Washington, D. C IBenton lBenton State College -Benton State College Philadelphia tBenton Stillwater . Y v.vk , x THE ORACLE. Mabel Creasy Lawrence Hess Darl Ikeler Flossie Siegfried Lillian Mendenhall Kenneth Brittain Zoe Bender Mildred Cole Cyrus Crevellng Emma Cole Jofseph :McAuliffe Brooks 'McHenry Della Peterman Ruth Shultz Iris Wlood Vida Edwards Sara Appleman Maude Steadman Alice lKrlck'baum Rena fDavls Clayton Belshline Carl Belles Grant Brink Albert Casey Wini'fred Eves Cleaver Hess Alice Houseweart Wolfe -Mlllle Karns Hfelen Kline Shelden Long John McHenry Percy Pealer Mary McHenry Joseph Park Carrie Perry Patti Van Horn Ruth Welliver R'uth Welsh Bernard Wlolfe Beatrice Wood Cleora Fritz Alice 'Hess Joseph Haney H-erman Hartman Mildred Hess Marea Hess Marcella Hess Loren -Hess Guy Hess Leland Hess Frank Hosler Doris Hummel Hosler Harold -Klinger Ella Lawbach Eva Lauabach ,Beatrice Miller Sara Appleman Clayton rMat'h1er Earl Peterman Ruth Taylor Keller Gilbert Travel-piece 'Helen Newman Zell Albertson Ruth Yocum .Student Teacher Stud-ent Student Jefferson Hospital Student Temple University Machine Shop ,Silk Mill Farmer Student Blu Halo University Oil Rehnery Student Stufdent Geislnger Hospital Student Temple University Teacher Nurse Student 'City Hospital CLASS OF 1917 Farmer Teacher Farmer Farmer Engineer Corps Stuldent Farmer Teacher Clerk Farmer CLASS OF 1918 Teacher Teacher Teacher Farmer Teacher Teacher At -home Farmer Deceased Farmer O-perator Silk Mill Teacher At home At home Teacher At home Student Student Teacher Student At home B. S. IN. S. Oranlgevllle 'niversiay of Phila l enton Philadelphia. Philadelphia. Berwick Stillwater Benton Stillwater Benton Bradford Vhlladelphla. Danville Philadelphia 'Benton 4Benton Bloomsvburg Wilkes-Barre Benton Stillwater Benton Benton Benton Bloomsburg Benton ' ' Fairmount Springs Benton Benton Cleariield Benton Philadelphia Benton Sugarloaf Benton Stillwater Berwick Benton Fairmount Springs Central Benton Benton We-stmoreland Benton Benton Benton Benton , Benton Benton ' Benton Benton Benton Benton York Mlllville New Brunswick, Canada State College State College J erseytown Benton York b Fairmount Springs Benton 32- THE.ORACLE Program oi Studies in Benton Vocational School ACADEMIC SUBJECTS FIR-ST YEAR Geometry ............ 1 FOURTH YEAR English ..... Civics .. Latin .... Algebra I. ..... . Drauwing ........ SECOND YEAR English ......... General History . ..... Caesar ........ ....... FIRST YEAR Poultry ........ General Science . ...... Mechanical 'Drawing . . 'Shop . . ........ 1 and Soils . .......... ..... . Vegetable 'Gardening . . Numbers indicate units AGRICULTURAL Drawing ....... THIRD YEAR English ......... English History ...... Cicero French ..... Algebra II. . Drawing . . Chemistry . . . of credit. SECOND YEAR Crops ........... . . Forestry ............. Farm Bookkeeping Ornamental Gardening. 'Shop ..... .......... THIRD YEAR 'Fruits ...... .... . . English ....... U. S. History .. Virgil ........ French .... . . . Solid Geometry . . Arithmetic .... Drawing ..... Physics .. SUBJECTS Dairying ........ 'Shop and Forge Animal Husbandry . FOURTH YEAR Farm .Mechanics . . Rural Law ....... Shop ............. Farm Management Fertilizer . . ..... . . Means whole year. Others run half year. Numbers mean recitations per week. The total credits for all agricultural subjects in any one year are two units. FIRST YEAR Personal Hygiene ..... Elemlentary Handwork. 'Hand Sewing ........ 'General Science House Construlction . . . House Sanitation Cookery I. ........ . . SECOND YEAR 'House Chemistry HOME MAKING SUBJECTS 'Machine Sewing ..... 'Cookery II. ......... . 'Drawing and Applied Design ..... ........ 2 'C-are and Cleaning of Equipmerrt ......... THIRD YEAR 'Food Chemistry ..... 'House Furnishing 'Accounts .. 'Cookery LI. . . 'Textiles .... . jiDressrlzak!ng .... FOURTH YEAR Division of Income . First Aid SL Nursing 'Sewing III. ...... . Basiketry ...... 'Cookery IV. .. . . Care of 'Children . . Millinery ...... 'Means -whole year. Others run half year. -Numbers mean recitations per week. The total credits for all Home making subjects for any one year are two units. REGULATIONS ON COURSES AND CHOICE OIF SUBJECTS. Each pupil for lirst two years is required to take the vocational subjects. Two academic suvbjects are required in addition, one of which is English. More academic subjects may .be carried. For the last two years a pupil may choose to continue with vocational work as in the first two or carry only academic suibjects. For graduation a pupil must have a minimum of four units credits for each of the ifour years. The req-ulred subjects are four units of English, eight of vocational work and four units elective for a vocational diploma. For an academic diploma: Eng- lish, four: Vocational work, fourg History, two including U. S. History: Foreign Lan- guage, tfwop Mathematics, two: and two elective. More work may be carried and cred- ited. THE ORACLE 1 Q iii. 'Q 1 ll f. .....i?...,..- ,,.-- O O NN l fl! 4.1 'U 0 ww ' Qi' , My MJD gn- j,4!fff W ?,qu,?27 ', 1 . if L1 QI' I!! 1 f i 1 , ,1 'qu i 9 , New J- , ,. in x f, I V Y xr K U Vim 7555. W 34' THE ORACLE , Boosr T1-IE BOQSTERS Below is a list of the progressive business men and firms who have made Benton and vicinity the Une business community and who fhave helped make this book 'possible for had it not been for these men's loyal sulpport it should 'have been wholly impossible to publish this wbook. Just for a few minutes think what this ,book 'will mean to us when we have left B. V. S. and are p-ursuing our respective occupations in life. Then, we can live these happy years over and 'be a child again, just you and I and this book. And as we are living our youth over probably we shall then see the value of our Boosters Cluib. ' So we ask of you to 'look carefully over the following pages of advertisements and if you wish to see this book prosper and grow in meaning as it advances in years, boost the Boosters and make it a profltalble investment to themselves as well as to the School. Benton -Marble Works. Benton Store Co. Benton Furniture Store. Clhas. W. Hess, Meat Market Fleitz and Sprou'l, Fruit Farms. G. A. Tulbbs, Barber. Harry W. Hess, Variety Store. H. W. Biddle, Druggist. J. B. Laubach, Dentist. J. F. Wright. Keller and Conner, Hardware. Benton Hatcheries, Ice Cream. King's School of Oratory, Pittsburg. Max Herr, Clothier, M. E. Lines, Mechanic. -Northern Central Telephone Co. Paul Hess, Photographer. Pennington and Seely. Ray B. Keeler, Jeweler. R. T. Smith and Son, Lumber. Harrison's Store, Forks. Smith and Hirleman, Insurance. Wilkes-Barre Business College. W. P. Kline, Crate Factory. Clem Shannon, Confectionery. Guy C. Miller, Barber. IC. B. Ikeler. George Y-ost, Blacksmith. Geo. W. Smith. Grocer, Folmer 85 Wright, Fertilizer Works. Tubbs Confectionery. C. W. Shannon, Flour and Feed. John Ziemer, Painter. Ira, McHenry, Undertaker. I John Um'bewust, Electrician Jay Smith, Vulcanizing. Center Garage. Mather Mill, XXXX Flour. P. E. Tu-bbs, Contractor. Ray Smith, Insurance Agent. A. B. McHenry, General Store. ' H. W. Belles, General Store. Percy Brewington, The Argus. Water Co. Harvey Ash Sz Sons, Greenhouse. Capwell's Studio. Bloomsburg State Normal School. THE ORACLE 35 , u 4 f fb? 352 Under the State Board of Education. State Normal School BLOOMSBURG, PA. Teachers Training Department, College Preparatory Department, Music Department, Commercial Department. Teachers in demand. Salaries never were higher. Accessible by the D., L. 8x W. and Pennsylvania Railroads. Free tuition to prospective teachers. For such students 35226 covers all the charges excepting books and laboratory fees, and secures good boarding and instruction for one school year. Five months' salary more than equals this expense for a Teacher. High School graduates received on certificates. The diploma is a life certificate. Many other states accept it. Cooking and Sewing taught. A preceptress devotes her whole time to the welfare of the girls, A trained nurse is in attendance. Gymnasium, Library, Laboratories and Model School in charge of trained specialists. Students are received at any time. Send for Catalogue. D. J. WALLER, JR., Principal. a r a c Patronlze Our Advertisers 36 THE ORACLE Sl l J Every Que a Success A mighty fine record has been established by the boys and girls, from Benton and vicinity who have attended this school and completed a course of study. They have succeeded in the various lines of business in which they have been engaged, and we would be glad to furnish names and other in- formation on request. For circular matter concerning the College, address VICTOR LEE DODSON, Principal. Wilkes-Barre Business College Q Our :xllVCl'iiS0l'S Made This Book Possible at .V ,I q. 'i 'i8'5ttl'11zffs 3145 THE ORACLE 37 Mr. Appleman:- Which is heavier, cream or milk? Sr. Class:- Cream! Mr. Appleman:- 0h! You're nhinking thick now, not weight. Mr. Sutliff:- W hat kind ot' fruit grow Junior:- Electric Currents. on telegraph poles '! Mrs. Vining:- What are the seven wonders of the world? Lee:-tbeginningl Benton Vocational School. Miss Robins:- Name eleven of Shakespeare's plays. Max 'McHenry:- Ten Nights in a Bar Room and the Merchant of Venice. Mr. Appleman:- What is velocity? Hattie:-Wlhat you let go of a wasp with. Miss Rolbins:-'iHave you done your outside reading yet? Junior:- No it's too cold. Fresh.:- My father 'has a hickory leer. Soph.:- That's nothing my sister has a cedar chest. Ivan:- Who gave you that black eye ? Je-sse:- Nobody, I had to fight for it. Claude Moore:- Say jeweler why d0n't my watch keep time? Jeweler:-- The hands won't behave, t'here is a pretty girl in the case. Young lady:-f-spending summer on farml Just hear how those old trees ln the orchard moan and groan in the storm like the crying of lost souls. Small boy:- Well, I guess you'd make a worse racket if you were as full of green apples as they are. The white woman:-- Are you a good cook? The colored lady:- Is I? Wa' I has t!he rippertati-on of cooking such a salub- rious meal dat de folks has to the drug away from de table to git them to run to a fire. Eva:- Did you 'have to help 'Carl out Dorethea:- N-0 papa. did. Old lady:- How is your mammy and Boy:-- Mammy is alright, but pop aint Old lady:- W'hat's the trouble? Boy:- De doctor say-s it :was huckshot when he called ? pam: jes' good this mawnin'. and salt. Jesse:- The finding of a portion of a human head in the .barbage can indicates to the police that someone had either been murdered or died. Frederick W. Fleih Estate William C. Sptoul Fleitz 5' Sproul Fruit Farms Owners of 1600 Acres of Orchards in Pennsglvania Farms at Voslaurg, Benton nncl Meclmnicsburg General Office: BENTON, Col. Co., Pa. HOMER' HOWE., General Maixager Benton Greenhouse All kinds of Vegetables and Plants in their season. Potted Plants and Cut Flowers. Recl Raspberries and Strawberries. H. R. ASH 6' SONS BENTON, PA. Patronize Our Ad vertlsers 38 THE ORACLE Byron Kings School of Gratorg ELOCUTION AND SPEECH ARTS 9 New Building and Dormitory. Courses for Teachers, Lecturers, Lyceum and Chatauqua Work. Speech defects, stammering, loss of voice, sore throat positively cured. Largest school of speech arts in America. Send for prospectus. Mt. Oliver, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Eihhll, Erug Starr WEEE? The store that gives you is the best health QUALITY insurance SATISFACTION There is no purer water any- S I E SERV C where than the people of Benton ' d f d ll .. . . when In nee 0 rugs Ca on ug can have, if they patronize the Eastman Kodaks, films and de- veloper. BENTON WATER SUPPLY Agent for Berwick Laundry. COMPANY Om' .xllX'1'l'lISl'l'S Mzulv This Book Possible The Thrift Car Most car for the money. Most miles in the road. Why do you see so many Overlands, because they are popular, sty- lish and economical. GET ONE. Used cars nearly always on hand. Call, phone or write. J CD11 . F. VVHIC3rI1'l' G0 T0 A. R. Penningtoifs Store CEMENT AND PLASTER Also for your fresh Groceries. Also for Fancy Dress Goods and Notions, Boots and Shoes. We carry the biggest line of goods in Benton. Shoes for the Babies and Girls and Boys that can't be beat. Also for Men and Women, Shoes and Hosiery. Om- .xllYl'l'IiSl'l'S Math- This llmxk Possible 40 THE ORACLE When You Want MBER Red Cedar Shingles, Doors, W indows, Lath, Cement, Hardware or Any- thing in the Building Line -2- SEE -I- R. T. Smith Si Son YV. P. Coles DI118 Manufacturer of Ore POULTRY CRATES APPLE CRATES Prescriptions Compounded 4 RUBBER Goons PORCH sw1NGs FRESH DRUGS General Repairing of all kinds. Get Your Drugs at Coles' THE A R Gr I l S Wise people use The Argus as their Advertising Medium and get good results. Only paper published in Northern Columbia County. An order for Letter-heads, Note-heads, Envelopes, Shipping Tags, Cards and all Society Printing will be the proof, Good Quality Paper, Full Count, and the Price Just Right. PERCY BREWINGTON, Editor and Proprietor, Benton, Pa. Om' .X1lvel'tis0l's Made This Bodk Possible , ,gu- THE ORACLE 4l Miss Robins:-Willis define nuisance. Willis:-New cents are like other coppers teacher only a little brighter. Miss R.-Eva let me hear you define nuisance. Eva-New Scents is fancy kinds of perfume that aint like Cologne or Jockey Club. Little Girl-My mamma is home washing' the dishes. Little Hoy-My mamma don't have to lwaslh dishes, we keep a dog. iMr. Sutliff-What is it that bees make William? W'illiam-Sore spots, sir. Ernest-Say, do you know, l started in life as a barefoot boy. Minarcl-Well, l'lI tell you right here, I wasn't horn with shoes on either. Rev. Thirdly-Little 'boy do you smoke cigarettes? Boy-No sir, would a chew do just as well? Suitor-I am sure I can support at family. Her futher-Better consider it carefully, theres ten of us. Mark Twain said he met a young lady on a train who introduced herself and said she enjoyed his stories so much especially Little -Rreechesn twritten 'by John Hayb. I agree with you, madam, but you have put the Little Breecfhesn on the wrong man. Teacher-Do you know where little boys that smoke cigarettes go? Boy-'Yes-fm, back he-hind our stable uster he the safest place but mom's on to it now. Teacher-Max you may give me il definition of hiprocrucy. Max-lt's when a teller suis he loves his teacher. eneral ' p js erchanclise . . -loi- Dealer in A new lot of Dry Goods and a full line of Foot Rest Hose GENERAL MERCHANDISE just feeeived- SPORTING Goons All kinds of Root Bee sup- plies. AND COAL --lei! A. B. McHenry Stillwater Pa. Putronlze Om' Advertisers Benton Store Co. - Department Store l., We Lead in the Following Lines: SHOES FOR THE FAMILY LADIES FINE DRESS GOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS FRESH CLEAN GROCERIES . Agency Eor the FORD The Universal Car We carry every part to repair a Ford. , L M . . I W :-XX Benton Store Company Bento n--- P enna . Oni' .Xml 'VI I 'PII B k P1 ll T H E O R A C L E 43 The Store of Foocl We have the finest line of Groceries in Town. We will always offer you the best cakes and bread to be got- ten. A New System of Family Pro- tection THE PRUDENTIAL Again serving as a pioneer in the business of Industrial Life Insurance, Issues the WEEKLY INCOME INSUR- ANCE POLICY Iimg 1-less, e gfgiwg - Pro r' tor P 19 I IJ IU! Il,,ll Il U l ll ll ll 'UI I-I Portrait Idhntngrapha U D If you desire the best class of Portrait Photographs, Groups or En- largcments, at reasonable prices, you should at least, call and examine our work before placing your next order. CAPWELUS 5552933 STUDIO West Main Street BLOOMSBURG, PA. I'ull'onizv Om' Ad vortlsvrs 44 TI-IE ORACLE The seat of War is Where the standing army sits down. Wlhen a gu'y makes a deep impression on his new girl he ought to quit holding so tightly. Why that serious anxious look on your face ? asked Helen. I can't rememiber under which seat I stu-ck my gum, replied Neva. Mr. Appleman trolling up sleevesb There are a good many ways of punishing boys. Mahlon:- Yes, but spanking takes the palm. The albsence of Jack often makes the 'heart grow fonder -T for Jim. 'Old Adam was a -faithful gook To Eve e'en though a sinner We all know that he never took Strange chickens out to dinner He may have been a faithful guy But still he gave Eve pain He may have passed the chicken by But in other ways raised Cain. Safety Pins. Safety pins are bad .for very young children when swallowed open. As a matter of fact they are not to be recommended as a food when closed, for one of the peculari- ties of safety pins is that they are likely to open at any time no matter how embarrass- ing or painful the process may be. Wlhen a safety pin decides to unclasp it either sbalbs someone or lets something drop. In the first case the result is painful, and in the second it may be a total loss of dignity. Teacher:- Can anyone tell me the tlhree foods required to keep the body in health? . Joe:- Yer breakfast, yer dinner, yer supper. Miss Robins:- I'm always chasing rainbows. Witty Senior:- With the rain off. Hattie:- Now that you are graduated Jesse what are you going to he? Jesse:- B1e? Why just think what I am. . oi TI BBS For.Good Fresh Cement at any time go to P. E. Tubbs, the cement dealer and contractor. He does all kinds of cement work and has fresh cement on hand' at all times. If you have any plastering see him also. Our Advertisers Made This Book Possible -fn. THE ORACLE 45 eimiionn Roller Mills New Mill with new machinery and equipment of the very latest improved patterns. But under the old manage- ment with conservative and up to the minute millers in charge will produce Quality Flour. Every new and tried improve- ment will be added from time to time so that it will be truly said, Hairriseimgs General Store Merchandise, Coal, Fertilizer, Lime, Pumps and Grain. when better flour than our XXXX Standard Blend Flour is made We will make it- We sell all kinds of farmers BENTON ROLLER MILLS Supplies- John J. Mather, Prop. FORKS, PA. Benton Meat Market CHAS. W. HESS, Prop. FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS Oleomargarine Good Luck Nucoa Nut Swifts N. B. Putronlzc Our .Ml vvrtisere .M 46 THE ORACLE entre Garage The Home of the Overland and Ford Whether it be Auto. repairing, Auto Supplies or Pump Repairing you will always find us on the job. Try one of our Myers Pumps for deep or shallow wells. We charge and repair batteries. New batteries always in stock. gm 'A l tr l l ng ll l Centre Garage Benton : : : : : : Penna. J. P. LAUBACH, Prop. Our Motto:-IT MUST BE RIGHT. Our' .hlvvrtlsvrs Made' This Book 'Possible THE ORACLE 47 Benton FLll'l1lT,Ul'6 SLOPE G. ERNEST HESS, Mgr. Results have demonstrated our line is secondxto none by giving honest prices and a square deal. Business comes only when invited and stays only when treated right. The cornerstone upon which this business has been built is Qual- ity. To deserve and keep your trade is our fixed purpose. Value like water will find its own level. A trial order will convince you that our goods and prices are right. IRA R. MGHENRY 81 80N BURIAL ASSOCIATIUN Nom- Better :: New Equal John Ziemer We use nothing but first class and Palnter1Dec0l-ator up-to-date materials. We are up to the minute in our methods: of em- - - - lnzmning, VVe issue fliviclend vouchem Auto and Carnage Painting in :ill members. Our Molto ie: Satisf- f'n -tion. lf inzm-stein can in and we will be Bentmlv P3- plm-:xsewl to talk it over with you. Vullcamiizinng Tires and Tire Accessories. JOHN UMBEWUST Dealer in J ALL ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Benton. Pntrvmlzf' Our Advertisers 48 THE ORACLE Benton Hardware HH Ili f -Q E- 5 42 3559 Stoves, Tinware and Hardware. Cash buyers of wool. Baled hay -nd straw: apples and potatoes. We are protecting many houses and farm buildings with S500 Guar- antee Lightning Rods. Give us time to explain them to you. cpl l Z4-o HH UH KELLER a CoNNER THE ORACLE 49 LET US SERVE YOU AT OUR Kleen Kool Ice Kreem Parlor THEY ALL KNOW THE WAY BE T0 I-IATCI-IERIES WW DA fsk if .-nut 1. , Q The Overland is the thrift car these times when economy and dur- ability are what count. It takes more money to buy them than ever but costs less to keep them going. Mr. Jonathan Laubach is stocking up the Center St. Garage with a full supply of tires, tubes and all auto sundries. He solicits his share of your repair work at fair prices and good work. Come in and see what he has. Give him a trial and you won't be disap- pointed. J C III l T H IGFIJT THE AUTOMOBILE MAN Put rnnlzv Um' Ad vvrt lsors 50 THE ORACLE Yes, said the giraffe, l'x' got the sore throat. Can you imagine any thing iworsef' Well, said the centipede, I had my toes frost-bitten once. Willie had been to Sunday svhool. At luncheon grandma passed him the Deviled ham. No thank you he said, I have denounced the devil and all his works. Florence: I tzhink l'll write a comic opera, won't that lie grand ? Claude: No I don'1 think so, hut if you'd write a grand opera it would prolhalnly he comic. Ah me! sighed Russel Karns with a lovealorn glance at the olvjeet of his affection. I was so full of misery l tossed and turned upon my bed last night and couvld not sleep. You don'l say, remarked the heartless tgirl. VVlhat's the matter, you teething? Is it quiet out on the farm where you live Harry? Quiet 'Z Wlhy, when I get home at night our old cow comes around and sits down by the poreh and listens to -what I have to tell. My son said the parson to the small eboy who was digging in the ba-Ck lot, don't you know that it's sin to dig on the Suhlmtrh except in case of necessity? Yes sir. replied the boy. Well then why dun't you stop it? asked the man. lt's a case of necessity replied the youvng philosopher. A fellow can't fish without -bait. Rastus: frunning ini Mah! Dad done he kicked in de haid with a muelf' bans sakes she said. Is 'he daid Rastusf' .Nawg dud's alright, hut they had to shoot de mule. JOHN S. BAKER W. A. BUTT Quality First, Last, Always Cemetery Work of all kinds in Marble and Granite. When you contract for memorial work you have to depend entirely upon the ability and integrity of your dealer. When you place an order with us you have every safe guard that long experience in the business can give you. If quality, durability and reasonable prices are of any object you should call or write us before contracting for memorial work intended to last for all time. Ofiice and yards, Main Street, Benton, Pa. Bell 'Phone 56-16 BENTON MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS. Om' .hlvcl'lisers Mantle This Book Possible TITIE ORACLE 51 HAVE YO EYES EXAMI ED 'A A small amount of eye strain can cause aniimmense amount of mis- ery. Far-sighted people, who can 'see very well at a distance, suffer most from eye strain. HAVE YOUR EYES EXAMINED Ray B. Keeler Registered Optometrist Benton, Pa. Tubbs' Cafe and Confectionery ii S .1 .EZ I -A . r, Quick Lunch, Sodas and Ice Cream Fresh Bread and Candy. Cigarettes, Tobacco T. H. and G. A. TUBBS, Proprietors. l'utronizv Our .'xllYl'l'liNl'l'S 52 T H E 0 R A C L E Go to the SANITARY Electrically Equipped Barber BARBER SHOP Shop GUY C. MILLER, Prop. IKELER SHOE SHOP All kinds of repairing C. B. IKELER, Prop. BLACKSMITHING Also Dealer in Farm Implements GEORGE YOST Benton. GLEN A. TUBBS, Prop. West Side Machine Shop Repairing and Vulcanizing of all kinds. Agent for Goodrich TIRES. Gasoline and Oils. CASH GROCERY STORE GEORGE W. SMITH Proprietor. Follmer 84 Wright GROUND LIME AND FERTILIZER Also dealers in Agricultural Chemicals. Um- .Xdvcrliscrs Blade This Book -Possible THE ORACLE 53 Battle of Marne:- Mein Gott. Fritz, can't yo-u run a little faster? Fritz:- Shure, ibut there's a. bullet going rigzht ahead of me and I'm afraid of running into it. .First Belgian Woman looking at Scottish Highlander:- That can't the a man, he wears skirts. Second Belgian VVoman:- Yes, and it c-an't be a woman 'because its got a mustache. First Belgian Woman:- Oh, I know what it is! It's one of the members of the the famous Middlesex Regiment 'from England. -Man ln car:- Have an accident, old fellow? Man under car:- No, thank you, just had one. Girl- What did your fatiher say when you told .him my love was like a broad and gushing river? Boyz'-- He said. Dam it. University of Shukx-spem'c: Freshman Year- A Comedy of Errors. Sophomore Year- Much Ado About Nothing. Julnior Year- As You Like It. Senior Year- All's W-ell That Ends Well. A Curiosity. M:-1n's hair turns gray before woman's. Thnt's knclwn in every clime: The explanations easy for s He wears his all the time. Three Artists discussing who 'had painted the most realistic picture: Wlhy l once painted picture of Ahraham Lincoln whlvh was so life like that I had to shave it every day, said one artist. U, that's nothing, said the second. I once painted a picture oi' a piece of mianlule which was so like one that wfhen I threw it in some water it splashed like real marble and sank. Why. that's nothing. said the third: I painted a picture of fl hen. and think- ing it no good, threw it in the waste basket, and it laid there, Clothing. Furnishings. Etc. If you want to dress well go to Max Herr. Every thing up to date and a full line of clothing, shoes and furnishings for the entire family. NhAXll1Ef?R J.B.LAUBAC DENTIST Main St, Benton, Pa. Office Hours: 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. Pnlroulzc Om' :ltlvcrtlsers 54 THE ORACLE INSTALL A get ggi Ben Telephone It puts you in touch with the world. It will be a profitable and serviceable investment. orthern Central Telephone Co. C. E. YORKS, Secretary and Manager l For ORANGE RICH INSURANCE The ldeal hot weather drink of an kinds See for the old and young. The most Smith and Hirleman refreshing and the largest and best drink you can buy any BENTON, PA' where for 5c. Try one glass and uBetter Be Insured Than Sorryn you are convinced. C. W. SHANNON SHANNON'S QUALITY SHOP Dealer in FLOUR, FEEDS, Etc. Benton, Pa. Our' .xIIYl'I'IISf'l'S Made This Book Possible ,L z r, ,, Bmifi' R' -' .hr 1, G , nl al r.. ,I n P if A . .,M A P. r 1 F x 1 I 1 I -I ,- .H gf? g.HL+ ' ff' ,. : um .-I-a.: 1 ' I -., fr 7 I I1-H-'iw' hip t . n 1 L -Y ' O ' ' 2 1 A - .f f. 4- n,.,,5N:.-. -. :.g,.f:-f., ,. .-1 4 fi iii v-if-fail 4-fkhff' rfofffw 5 af' :fr xtcx .Q xx 411: t. vvk W f 5 FQ lah K l a 1 4 5' Q-nr a . 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