Benton Vocational High School - Black and Orange Yearbook (Benton, PA)
- Class of 1919
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Qivminimvnrvn Muhlinhrh hy Uhr 3luninr Gllzwa nf Ihr Erntnn Hnmtinnnl Srhnnl in my gm Ninrtrrn Ninrinm 2. THE ORACLE DEDICATION . 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 , W 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.. I, ' Whose long service to the school has been a beneficence, we dedicate our book. ,li,,, FOREWGRD Good Reader: We offer you our book with all due modesty. 'Tis a small thing, yet it is our owng 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 daffodils! Come with us and be a child again. Here is the way. W l THE ORACLE 3 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor. Russel M. Shultz. A Executive Committee. Harry A. Everett Claude A. Moore Russel M. Shultz Advertisement Committee. Helen Hess, Florence Thompson, Max McHenry, Donald Smith, Harry Everett. b Write Up Committee. Neva Shultz Florence Thompson Willis Deitrich Title Committee. - I ' Reta Doty Bessie Girton A Ella Mitchell Jokes. Doyle Knouse Paul Shannon Earnest Knouse H Characteristics. ' Hilda Fritz' Eva Obrien Willis Deitrick Poems. Neva Shultz Cartoons. Max McHenry BOARD OF EDUCATION WM. C. HOSLER, President of Board. ' I T. C. SMITH, Secretary of Board P. G. SHULTZ, Vice President T. J. COLEMAN L. F. HARTMAN THE ORACLE TI-IE FACULTY STATISTICS Name Teaches Favorite Pastime L. R. Appleman .... .... H istory 8: Science .. ......... Fishing Mr. Sutliff ................... Agriculture ................. Flirting Miss Robins ............ English and Music ........ Driving a Buick Mrs. Vining ...... Mathematics Sz Caesar .... Making love to the Juniors Home Economics ................, Singing QTill we meet againj. Miss Shultz ..... .. . Latin and French ...... Dreaming of France Agriculture . . . .... Raising Potatoes R. C. Wiggins ... ..... ... Miss Nuss .... .......... Um- .hlvvl'lisvl's Mandi- This Book Pussilulv THE ORACLE ? fl? fe-:R af ll Wi! :lg A , .S U I l'VT ' Y' , X! fi ,Xl xl WJ Wm 1? .M li ' r 'fa , 1, i lil lf' V , ill' f! FWMN fa an W M ll 1 E l X ina Jflflllll fl? Wllll V V . It Q Mgtrlfl fl ffl' gl ' ' 5f-iff i lf lil S X A lil. YQ' X SENIOR CLASS ROLL, Ivan Ash Arden Hess Gladys Edwards Geraldine Getz Francis Houseworth Edith McMichael Cleo Roberts Jesse Yocum Ida Harrison Guy Everett Sue Perry Ruth Hartman Gordon Johnson Bertha Getz Helen Hess S Grace Dresher Pearl Mordan Harriet Shearer Guy Harrison Norton Thomas Mary Gillaspy Ernest Robbins TI-IE ORACLE 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, 4 Nineteen W Oh haste, Oh haste the Seniors wept, Toithe days which oh so slowly crept, They thought they never would pass by, Butithey always held their banner high, Nineteen A 4 ,LA l As Freshies green they felt the pain Of toiling under Dumps strict reign, Beyondgthe, Senior year dim shone, A S And frdm their lips escaped a moan ' - I Nineteen p 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 S And now at last the time is here, When they must leave their High School dear Butas the years go passing 'by They'll proudly hold their banner high. p Nineteen I r -MSG19 Our Advertisers Made This Book Possible THE ORACLE EIS HOIN 'ID SSV ngnqfl '4 ..- 1 4 F 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 Juniors! Jolly, but not bold And this be our Motto For Blue and the Gold. ' ' -R. D. and B G 20 THE ORACLE 9 l 7 , Nu- 'ba In . I V ' ' K .1 sk' e,, J 'IIN - X A ' If -:E x n- ,xy E Q4 ' ur,-r,:.112'i 'll ei? . e gg' I fi' 'F 7 A- AB 1 - - Aj fi: spiffy! xt r -a--.:L.- i ii Z , 3 ,jf If .I I E -3 h ' Ein: , 1 unlorg j GPC! f MPI! -. ,,., f JUNIQR CLASS RQLL li 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 Patronizv Our Advertisers THE ORACLE THE 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 becleaned up in tennis just play Helen. She is some tennis shark. Om- Advertisers Made This Book Possible THE ORACLE 11 THE JUNIORS 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. MAX MCHENRY ........ Z .... .. 'iKid Don't be a kid all your life. A A Max is all eyes but full of electricity. To look at Max you'd think he was too bashful tfiilook at a girl's hair ribbon, but this is not so 5 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 to get his picture. He is quite prominent around the school rooms. We would be very much at loss without him. Patronizc Our Advertisers THE ORACLE THE J UN IORS ..l..1-11 DORETHEA HESS ...... .. Snap 'Tm 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 Xdvcrtiscrs Made This Book Possible THE ORACLE 13 TI-IE J UN IORS BESSIE GIRTON .... . Bess Oh Say Girls. i 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 ...... SpecksA 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. Q RETA DOTY ........ ........ ' fnimgies' For Goodness Sakesf' ' This dear friends is Reta. Isn't that a pretty name? We are auite sure that a very.nice per- son whc 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 Gosh! 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':m'm1izc Our Advertise:-s TI-IE ORACLE TI-IE J UN ICRS DOYLE KNOUSE ................ . . 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. No German. EVA O'BRIEN ......... .. . Dick Oh, Girls Listen Here. There is an old saying, Dimple in the chin, de- vil within. 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 . . .lQ'. . . . . 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. Om Xdvcrtisors Made This Book Possible TI-I E0 RACLE ni '11 Sggz'-cs Cbmmgmfljc-3 Oc:-29'--1'-'S-9: U 'D mm 59990525 Hgjgrfgggxidg-EUw D ,-lcimv-g HgCDCDrpE'Ommm o,g,,,--:-.g,.,: wg P-rm--. ff cu Q .-+ Wo --wig 5:-g,+N5,,QO N o-,,2Q.,.,..mg -cs O O5'm5N!m: m'N-:.'-:IH-. 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December 20, Christmas Vacation .................' .......... D ecember 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 ...... -..- 7 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, Y 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 Our Advertisers Made This Book Possible Max Bittenbender THE ORACLE fa' Eff' Gen- ,- . im' .lwgld I - L f f Q fl M lk ll A ' N . X, fl M . Q if iff fi f ,fllffim IU yy llllllll 5 K 'I 'Q N X is 53' f XE X x , 1 lllllali xx 'U s.,3,4. ,...,. Lf- lf- SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL . 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 'TI-IE ORACLE 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. J arius, 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 res 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 aweary of this world 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 thispoem Who, when work is around is never at Home, ' y -L. K. '21. Patronizv Om' Advertisers THE ORACLE 19 SSVTD EIHOIAIOI-IdOS '1 'W PM ga , , 20 THE ORACLE '1 lf llllillul ,,. 5'V't!li?l1 'ginaiil 7 fc lu . f,,,,,,,. ,I lm!! Arlllglff llLlw'1ff1.'l.3illlllt!ff P -if Aw 'mtl r X FRESI-IMAN CLASS RCLL Loreen Getz W Grace Fite Erma-Detrick i 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 Sutliff Edward Laubach Alton Hess Robert Hosler Roscoe Savage Patronize Om' Advertisers fe THE ORACLE NVIAIHSEIIH 'ID SSV .I I -f ,.. 1 'I V... -A. T L T H E o R A c L E FRESHMAN CLASS POEM ..-l-1--1 Last September we began a career The first term of which is drawing near We have tried our .best to do what is right Knowin-g that Right always rules might. Now, where are some things I have seen If the Freshies who are trhought 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 class 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 Hne pair. Solon William and dear little Grace Who drive to school at a rapid pace. Maulde and Geneva 'have lots of fun V With 'Ross and Howard they are never dumb. Marion and Loreen are very good friends Upon what one does the other depends. Erma,MicHenry 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 'Dhat 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. i -P. D. '22 THE ORACLE 23 SCHOOL SERVICE PAGE 1 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 nursing the wounded just behind where our boys were fighting. Who knows? 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 made such a reputation, as soldiers and nurses, for themselves and their school. 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 do. Those Who Gave Their Lives in Service. Meryl Phillips, Nurse George Remley, Heavy artillery, Doyle Hess, Infantry Polk Hartman, Navy Shirley Robbins Fred Hosler Kenneth Brittain Harley Smith Clayton Mather Cyrus Creveling Fred Hartman Earl Peterman Lawrence Hess Frank Yost Gilbert Travelpiece Karl Hess Owen Ash Albert Casey Maynard Yocum Asahel Hess Frank Edson E. J. McHenry Alvin Little Joe McAuliffe Ray Rider Larue Hess Robert Kline Hollie Leteer Earl Laubach Myron Savage Harry Chapin Carl Belles Brooks McHenry Howard Sands Ward McHenry Cleaver Hess Albert McHenry Herbert Keller Percy Pealer Earl Hess Nurses Lillian Kline 'Elizabeth Savage Rena Davis 24 THE ORACLE TI-IE SENIOR DRAMA ., S THEJMANEUVERS or JANE . 1 . The evenings of April eleventh and twelfth, nineteen hundred and nineteenjwere triumphant ones for the Senior class of '19. The success of ourlincreased endeavor throughout the year culminated in our Senior ,Drama,f'The Maneuvers of Jane. ' .All the characters played their parts in an exceptionally fine man- ner and helpedvto make the drama a success. .Each one deserves a great amount of praise for portraying their part so' clearly. The drama was well receiveduby every one, and much credit is due Miss Robins, the coach, for the clearvinterpretations. CAST OF CHARACTERS. , Lord Bapchild .......................... Guy Harrison Jervis Punshon, his uncle, of Chaney Lodge . . George Lan gton Mr. Nangle .... - ......... ,...-.-.v............... 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 .. . . . 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 Mrs. Pausey . .. .... Edith McMichael Miss Dodd .... 5 .. .... Geraldine Getz Miss Bowater ...... .... I da Harrison Trendell, the Maid . . . ..... Pearl Mordan Jane Nangle ...... .... R uth Hartman THE ORACLE 25 Standing-Left to right. Shultz, ss: Everett, lb: He-ns. 2bg Harrison, lll2lll21R'9lAQ L. R. Appleman, coach: Thomas, pg Moore. 311, Hens, eg Laulxuch, pg Strauch, rf. Sitting-Smith. lf, Bittenbender, lf: lleitrich. 2bg Eve-land, ez Hosler, ef: Kline. ef, Ash. rf. ATHLETICS Owing to the Intluenza athletie aetivitie-s were at a stand still during the fall and winter months. No Basket Ball seh X X ' - -- ' ' ' ' cduli was .i1ian,.,ed and fs-xx sports of any kmd were tried ufntil Base Hall practice was started. Early in the spring a meeting was called of all the boys for the purpose of organ- izing: the Athletic' Association for the spring base ball season. The officers were eleeted as follows: Guy E president: Guy Harrison, seretarv and manager, Russel Shultz, treasurer. verett, president: Claude Moore, viee The Hallowe'en Masquerade 'has been held annually previous to this year for the benefit of the athletic' activities but could at b nt e put on this year. It was the l4'lu.', Hur prospects looked very bad for any activities along the athletic line until Mr. Ap- pleman and Miss Rovbins deeided to try a. Minstrel an entertainment neuw to this school. The Minstrel was given at the Universal Theatre, Mareh ill, 22 and ,crave the as- soeiation enough money to see it rhrough the season. Base ball praetiee has been 'tmrted under th h' , .. ts . ' e Coat' ing of Mr. Appleman and prospet-ts are that the team will be one of the strongest that this sehool has placed on the diamond for several yt'2ll'S. Two games have already been played and the team has won both easily. llenton 6. Millville 3-at Millville. Benton lil. Fataxvissa 2-at Uatawissa. N A strong 'schedule has been arranged with the following' teams: May 22. llenton vs. Uatawissa-At Catawissa. May 9. Renton vs, t'at:uvissa+At Renton. May 10. Renton vs. I-Elootnsbtvrg-at Rloomsburg. May lti, Renton vs, Herwirk-At I-Renwick. May 23, Benton vs. Millville-At Benton. June 6, Renton vs. l-!loomsburg'-At Hloomsburg. June 13. Denton vs. Rerwiek-At Uerwiek. 26 TI-IE ORACLE x ' ' TI-IE JUNIOR CONTEST Our annual Junior Contest in Expression was this year held in the Universal Theatre, Friday evening, February 14, by the class of 1920. 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. The following programme was rendered this year: Chorus, Welcome Home Laddie , ..,..,........ Q .....,. ., Junior Class Reading, Springtime a la Carte, O. Henry . . . . . Bessie Girton Reading, Call of the Wild, Jack London ....... . . . Russelshultz Reading, An Afternoon in a Hotel, J. K. Bangs . . . ........ Hilda Fritz Chorus. Light of Home .................... ........... . ...... High School Chorus Reading, He That Loseth His Life S'hall Gain It, 'M. R. S. Andrew ........ Helen Hess Reading, By Courier, 0. Henry .................................... Max McHenry Chorus, Sunshine of Your Smile .. . . . High Scthool Chorus Reading, Laddie, Sarah L. Bally ....................... . . . Florence Thompson Reading, Houw Jinny Based Her Mind, Thos. Nelson Page . . ...... Doyle Knouse Chorus, Southern Hush Song ........................ ...... S chool Reading, Foxes' Tails, James Barre .. .. Claude Moore Reading, Seventeen, Booth Tarkington . .. ................... Neva Shultz Instrumental Duet ............................... Helen Hess, Florence Thompson 4 The decision was very close, wit'h all averages running very high. The Sc'hool Board aswarded 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 filled, to 'Miss Helen Hess. The third prize a Thrift Card one quarter hlled. 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. Putronlze Our Advertisers A THE'ORACLE 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 oiiicers 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. Roiber-t Hosler, Editor Grace Dresher Ruth Hartman Fran-cis Housewearth Pearl Mordan Cleo Roberts Harriet Shearer Jesse lYocun1 Guy Harrison Doyle lKnouse Alvin Lalulba-ch Paul Shannon Donald Smith Elizalheth Hess lvan Ash, Pres. Russel Shultz, V. Pres. Claude -Moore, Sec. Max McHenry, Editor Sue Perry Edith McMichael Ida Harrison Mary Gillaspy Geraldine Getz 'Bertha Getz Helen Hess. Sr. Arden Hess' Gordon Johnson Norton Thomas Minard Ash , Willis Deitrich Bessie Girton Dorethea Hess Neva Shultz Florence Thompson Max Bitltenbender Alfred Cole Harold Cole Martha Evans Rachel Evans Carl Eveland Hilda Everett Mildred Karns Russel Karns Lee Kline Allen Lown Grace McHenry Izora Roberts e 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 La'u'bach Neva Shultz Beatrice Saul Helen Young Mriraim Smith Della Giblhons Evelyn Peterman Erma Deitrich Grace Fite Loreen Getz Alton Hess Maude Hess Robert Hosler Erma McHenry McClellan Phillips 'Roscoe Savage Geneva Smith Phoebe Young Ethel Bray Ernest Robbins Millard Ash Sara Baker Marion Brewington Pauline Doty Oliver .Fritz Wlilliam Getz Elizabeth fKeefer Lola 'Keefer Edward Laulbach Joe Marshall John Sutliff Solon Williams Stanley Wright Helen Whitenight Katlhryn Coleman THE- ORACLE SAY! JUST IMAGINE! ,L . N o demerits for a week! Sue not talking! A Mr.. Appleman with 'a wig! Movies without breaking a film! Paul! 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! Ivan with an idea! Extreme heat in room two! Putronizo Our Advertisers s s55z1.m::,..'- -- V. 1 yu-in, THE ORACLE Jr Ca rl McHenry Della Dodson Inez Rucka lew 'Mel-lenry Ray 4Mathers Iris I-keler Eine Edwards Pott PI' Era Mendenhall Dixon Fannie Harris ' Blanche Shlultz Charles Keeler lrene Keeler Oliver Ethel Ash Elison Grace Hartman Earl Lauilxaelh C. F. Mann, Jr. Geraldine Wenner Geraldine Yost llruee Mathers Susie Shuiltz Hess W'illard Smith Glenn Appleman lflmory Edson Katherine Farley Eva Hess Girton Helen Mendenhall Owen Ash Clarence Carey Robins Maude Cole Appleman Arden Dilftz Verda Savage Hess Arthur Wlood A-shahel Hess Gertrude Harrison McHenry Ada Hartman Carey Samuel McHenry CLASS OF 1906 Cashier St enio,t:ra pher CLASS OF 1907 Teacher Teaeher Teacher Teacher Tea cher Teacher B. H. S. CLASS OF 1908 Nurse Student Deceased Tea eher V CLASS OF 1909 Miller Inspector 4 Tea eher CLASS OF 1910 Student Teaeher Tea eher CLASS OF 191 1 Il. S. A. Service Clerk Shell Department Eleetrieian Secretary ' llenton VVillian1sport Benton Meadville llinghamton, N. Y. Renton Pittsburg llenmn Mauch Chunk N4bl'FmltllA'U. N. J. VVilliamsport New York. N. Y. Penn State Hloomszhurg Benton Benton Benton State College Spokane. Wlash. Sunllvury Shiekshinny llenton France 'Forty Fort State College llerwick Stillwater llerwiek 20th V. S. Engineers llerwick If'-orty Fort lVlikes-llarre f 'if 30 THE ORACLE I v William Farley Helen Karns 'Susie Laulbach Lela Parker Ruth Beishllne Whitenight Vivian :Edson Fred Hartman Warren Kelchner Ethel Keller Wiard 'McHenry Shirley Rolbins Harold 1Yost Ruth Bonham Jennie Ertwine Boyd 'Kline Herbert Keller Ethel Laubaoh 'Nearpass Bernice Parker Laubach 'Harley Smith Laura 'Michael Van Horn Carl Hartman' ' 'Catharine Shultz Hess Larue Hess Myrtle Conner Flo Laulbach .Martha O'Brien Rupert Belles Luclle Sutton Belles Charles Cole Bessie Hess Robert Kline Mearl 'MCH-enry 'O'Brien John Pealer Louis 1Knouse Muriel Brit'tain Helen Kn-ouee Grace Seely Cora Karns Hilley Zola Smith John F. Mcl-lenry Frank Yost Vera Shultz Mae Vlright Irene Dresher Pearl Hartman Naomi Hess Pearl Knouse Atta Karns Fred Hosler Claire Heddens Frank Edson Autumn Seirgtrled Myron Savage Edith Kline Ammerman Letha Bu'ck CLASS OF 1912 Student Bookkeeper CLASS OF 1913 Teacher . Private Teacher First Lieutenant 'Miller Teacher Nurse Farmer Student Second Lieuvtenant CLASS OF 1914 .Farmer U. S. A. Service Stenographer Clerk Teacher 'Teacher Stu de nt Teacher Fa rmer Laborer CLASS OF 1915 Private Secretary Cle 1' k Teacher Student Teacher Teacher Student Geisinger Hospital Student Geislnger Hospital Stu dent Student CLASS OF 1916 Teacher Teacher Student Student Student Student Medico Chi Hospital U. S. A. Service Teacher Bloomsburg Bryn Mawr Wilkes-Barre West Berwick South Bethlehem 1Benton U. S. Infantry Jeddo .Benton Benton U. S. Infantry 'Benton Sparta, N. J. lBenton ' Buford, N. D. .State College Sussex, 'N. J. fBenton U. S. Infantry 'Benton lBenton lBenton France Berwick :Benton :Benton Berwick Berwick Philadel-pihia Newton, N. J. 1Benton lBenton :Benton Huntington Berwick lBenton State College lBent0n lBenton Stillwater U. S. Navy 'Danville 'Danville Stilllwater Benton Washington, D. C 1Benton lBenton State College Benton State College Philadelphia lBent0n Stillwater iv' 'M .f '-tif 'fl lv'- ft f ' Fr for 5 , wa. ,el4.5?H9giW ,K ,X A . Ly, THE O:RACLE Mabel Creasy Tea-cher Orangevllle Lawrence Hess Sftudlent Universiay of Phila Darl Ikeler fBenton Flossie Siegfried L-Student Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia. Lillian Mendenhall Student Temple University Philadelphia. Kenneth Brittain Machine Shop Berwick Zoe Bendler Stillwater Mildred Cole Silk Mill Benton Cyrus Creveling Farmer Still-water Emma Cole Benton J0'S9Dh :McAuliffe Student Buffalo University uBrooks 'McHenry 'Oil 'Refinery Bradford Della Peterman Student Vhiladelphia. Ruth Shultz Stuvdent 'Geisinger Hospital Danville Iris Wlood Student Temple University 'Philadelphia Vida Edwards Teacher lBenton Sara Appleman fBenton Maude Steadman Nurse Bloomsburg Alice Krickbaum Student City Hospital Wilkes-Barre Rena Davis Benton CLASS OF 1917 Clayton Beishline Farmer Stillwater Carl Belles Teacher Benton Grant Brink Farmer Benton Albert Casey Benton Winifred Eve .Student B. S. IN. S. Bloomsburg Cleaver Hess Farmer fBent0n Alice I-Iouseweart Wolfe Fairmount Springs Millie Karns Benton Helen Kline Benton Shelden Long Engineer COFDS Clearfield John M'cHenry Benton Percy Pealer Stufdent Philadelphia . Mary McHenry Benton Joseph Park Farmer Sugarloaf Carrie Perry Teacher Benton Patti Van Horn Stillwater Ruth Welliver Clerk Berwick .Ruth Welsh - Benton Bernard Wblfe Farmer Fairmount Springs Beatrice Wood V lileora Fritz Alice 'Hess Joseph Haney Herman Hartman Mildred Hess Marea Hess Marcella Hess Loren 'Hess Guy Hess Leland Hess Frank Hosler Doris Hummel Hosler Harold Klinger Ella Laulbafch Eva Launbach .Beatrice Miller Sara Appleman Clayton ?Mathier Earl Peterman 'Ruth Taylor Keller Gilbert Travelpiece Helen Newman Zell Albertson Ruth Yocum CLASS OF 1918 Teacher Teacher Tea-cher Farmer Teacher Teacher At 'home Farmer Deceased Farmer Operator Sllk Mill Teacher At home At home Teacher At home Student Student Teacher Student At home Central Benton Benton Westmoreland Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton York Mlllville New Brunswick, Canada State College State College Jerseytown Benton York Fairmount Springs Benton 32' THE oRAcLE Program of Studies in Benton Vocational School ACADEMIC SUBJECTS - FIRST YEAR English ..... . . . 1 Civics . . . . . 55 Latin . . . . . L 1 Algebra I. ...... .. 1 Dranwing ........ . . . SQ SECOND YEAR English ......,. . . . 1 General History ...... 'A Caesar ............... 1 Geometry .... Drawing ...... THIRD YEAR English ....... . . . . . . English History . . . . . . Cicero . ...... . .. French ...... Algebra II. .. Drawing . . . Chemistry .. Numbers indicate units of credit. AGRICULTURAL FIRST YEAR Poultry ........ . . 5 General Science ....... 4 Mechanical 'Drawing .. 1 'Shop ....... . . . 1 and 2 Soils ................. 5 Vegetable 'Gardening . . 3 Means whole year. SECOND YEAR 'Crops ..,...... . . Forestry ...... ....... Farm Bookkeeping Ornamental Gardening. Shop ..... ...... THIRD YEAR 'Fruits ...... .... Others run half year. suemcrs FOURTH YEAR English ........ U. S. History . .. Virgil ........ French .... .... Solid Geometry . . Arithmetic ..... Drawing ..... Physics .. Dairylng ........ 'Shop and Forge . . . Animal 'Husbandry . FOURTH YEAR Farm .Mechanics . . . Rural Law .. ...... Shop ............. Farm Management Fertilizer . .' . . . . . Numlhers mean recitations per week. The total creditsfor all agricultural subjects in any one year are two units. HOME MAKING SUBJECTS ' FIRST YEAR Q Personal Hygiene ..... .2 Elemlentary Handwork. 1 'Hand Sewing ........ 2 'Gen-eral Science ..... Y4 House Construlction . . . 2 House Sanitation . . . . 2 'Machine Sewing ..... 'Cookery II. ......... . 'Drawing and Applied Design ............. Care and Cleaning of Equipment ......... THIRD YEAR Cookery LI. . 'Textiles .... . . . 'f'D:'e:1srlzakFrlg ..... FOURTH YEAR Division of Income . First Aid 8x 'Nursing 'Sewing III. ...... . Basketry .......... Cookery I' ' ' 5 ' ' ' P 'P ' 3 'Food Chemistry ..... 'Cookery IV. . . . . . . SECOND YEAR ' 'House Furnishing .... . Care of 'Children . . . 'House 'Chemistry . . . . 3 'Accounts ............ 1 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 CHOIOE OF SUBJECTS. Each pupil for first two years is required to take the vocational subjects. Two academic sulbjects 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 sufbjects. For graduation a pupil must have a minimum of four units credits for each of the 'four years. The required su-bjects 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, four: History, two including U. S. History: Foreign Lan- guage, Uwo: Mathematics, twog and two elective. More work may be carried and cred- ited. l ' L THE ORACLE J Qke? if . 'MM S ff.fQ'W x1, Q if Vuffgr H fr X gvw ggy ',,- M 1-gi? f p f d' K M N 1, B sb. 11.- 1 0 1 2 Q' MW Wm WVR' SE , , M, , ,I Wm xxjxlhpfyf' I Awfnulf ,f 'WV ,. Hfffl' -.XX 'ff ' 'r V I Y ff x , f , f i :S . -,-,.,1... 34 THEORAC-LE BOOST TI-IE BOOSTERS Below is a list of the progressive business men and firms who have made Benton and vicinity the flne business community and who ihave helped make t'his book 'possible for had it not been for these men's loyal suipport it should 'have been w'h-olly impossible to puvblish this ibook. I Just for a 'few minutes think what this -book fwill mean to us when we have left B. V. S. and are pursuing our respective occupations in life. Then, we can live these happy years overand 'be a childiagain, just you and I and t'his 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 acivertisements and if you wish to see t'his book prosper and grow in meaning as it advances in years, boost the Boosters and' make itfa profitable investment to themselves as well as to the School. Benton :Marble Works. Benton Store Co. Benton Furniture Store. Clhas. W. Hess, ,Meat 'Market Fleltz and Sprou-l, Fruit Farms. G. A. Tufbbs, Barber. . Harry W. Hess, Variety Store. H. W. Biddle, Druggist. J. B. Laubach, Dentist. J. F. Wright. e Keller aind Conner, Hardware. Benton Hiatcheries, Ice Cream. King's Sc'hool of Oratory, Pittsburg. Max Herr, Clothler. M: E. Lines, Mechanic. Northern- Central Telephone Co. Paul Hess, Photographer. V ' 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. C. B. Ikeler. George Yost, Blacksmith. Geo. W. Smith. Grocer. ' Folmer QE Wright, Fertilizer Works: ' Tubbs Confectionery. C. W. Shannon, Flour and Feed. John Ziemer, 'Pa.inter. Ira, McHenry, Undertaker. l John Umbewust, Electrician Jay Smith, Vulcanizlng. Center Garage. Mather Mill, XXXX Flour. P. E. Tubbs, 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 . t 1 , 1 , I L,- 15 ,L e Of rp Q9 Cf QQ 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. 8a W. and Pennsylvania Railroads. Free tuition to prospective teachers. For such students 55226 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. Pnlronlzc Our Advertisers 36 THE ORACLE . , 4 1, Z2 3 Everg Que a Success I 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. . Vvillces'-Barre Business College Om- Advertisers Made This Book Possible s2cf?Tww ' I ' fer fmws '- THE ORACLE 37 Mr. Appleman:- Which is heavier, cream or milk? Sr. Class:- Cream! Mr. Appleman:- Oh! You're thinking thick now, not Weight. Mr. Sutliff:- W'hat kind of fruit grow on telegraph poles? Junior:- Electric Currents. Mrs. Vining:- What are the seven wonders of the world? Lee:--Qbeginningl 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:-VV'hat you let go of a wasp with. Miss Robins:- Have you done your outside reading. yet? Junior:- No it's too cold. Fresh.:- My father 'has a 'hickory leg. In Soph.:- That's nothing my sister has a cedar chest. Ivan:- Who gave you that black eye 7 Jesse:- No-body, I had to fight for it. Claude Moore:- Say jeweler why don't my watch keep time? Jeweler:-- The hands won't behave, tfhere is 3 pretty girl in the case. Young lady:-fspending summer on farml Just hear how those old trees in the orchard moan and groan in the storm like'the crying of lost souls. Small iboy:- Well, I guess you'd make a worse racket if you were as full of green apples as they are. 1 The white woman:- Are you a good cook ? The colored lady:-- Is I? Wa' I has tihe rippertation of cooking such a salub- rlous meal dat de folks has to -be drug away from de table to git them to run to a tire. Eva:- Did you 'have to help Carl out when he called? Dorethea:- No papa did. 1 Old lady:- How is your mammy and pa? Boy:- Mammy is alright, but pop aint jes' good this mawnin'. Old lady:-- W'hat's the trouble? Boy:- 'De doctor says it :was buckshot and salt. Jesse:- The finding of a portion of a human head in the .barhage can indicates to the police that someone had either been murdered or died. Frederick W. Fleitz Estate William C. Sproul Heitz Sproul Fruit Farms Benton Greenhouse All kincls of Vegetables and Plants in their season. Owners of 1600 Acres of Orchards in Pennsglvania Potted Plants and Cut Fl x . Farms at Voslzaurg, Benton and owe S ' Mechanicsburg Recl Raspberries and Strawlaerriesl General Office: BENTON, Col. Co., Pa. 61 Gellefdl Mdlldgef BENTON, PA. Patronlzc Our Advertisers 38 THE ORACLE Byron Kings I School of Oratorg ELOCUTION AND SPEECH ARTS 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. mihhlll Erug sum Water The store that gives you ig the best health v A QUALITY insurance ' SATISFACTION There is no purer water any- SERVICE where than the people of Benton ' ll .. When 1n need of drugs ca on us can have, if they patronize the Eastman Kodaks, films and de- veloper. BENTON WATER SUPPLY Agent for Berwick Laundry. COMPANY Om' A1lv0l'tis0l's Maude Thi-1 Bunk Possible Th Thrift Car .f T x QQ 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. QJCJI1. IC WWVIiIC?I1Hf G0 T0 A. R. Pennington? 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. - fllli' .Y1lY0l'liSl'l'S Mzuhf This Bunk Possible 40 THE ORACLE When You Want MBER Red Cedar Shingles, Doors, W indows, Lath, Cement, Hardware or Any- thing in the Building Line -:- SEE -:- R. T. Smith 8: S011 WV. P. Coles DIL18 Manufacturer of POULTRY CRATES 0rellllOCl Prescriptions Compounded APPLE CRATES RUBBER GOODS PORCH SWINGS FRESH DRUGS General Repairing of all kinds. Get Your Drugs at Coles' TIIIE ARK 5.-l ITS 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' Aclv0l'tis0l's Malilo This Book Possihlv THE ORACLE 41 Miss Robins:-Willis define nuisance. Willis:+Nexv cents are like other coppers teacher only 21 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 Boy-My mamma don't have to :wash dishes, we keep a dog. tMP. Sutliff-What is it that bees make William? William-So1'e spots, sir. Ernest-Say, do you know, I started in life as a barefoot hoy. Minard-Well. I'll tell you right here. I wasn't horn with shoes on either. Rev. Thlrdly-Little ihoy do you smoke cigarettes? Boy-No sir. would a chew do just as well? Suitor-I am sure I can support a family. Her father-Better consider it icarefully. there's ten of us. Mark Twain s-aid he met a young lady on a train who introduced herself and said she enjoyed his stories so much especially Little 'Breechesn fwritten 'by John Hayl. I agree with you, madam. hut you have put the Little Hreec'hes on the wrong man. Teacher-Do you knoaw where little boys that smoke cigarettes go? Boy-'Yes'm, hack fnehind our stable Luster he the safest place hut mom's ,on to it now. ' Teacher--Max you may give me a definition of hiprocracy. Max-It's when a feller sais he loves his teacher. eneral . . - J . . I-SQ H. W. Belles ...4.TU1.i.. Dealer in A new lot of Dry Goods and a full line of Foot Rest Hose GENERAL MERCHANDISE just eeeeivee' SPORTING Goons All kinds of Root Bee sup- - plies. AND COAL A. B. McHenry Stillwater - Pa. A M' Pntronize Our Xdvvrtisers Benton Store Co. l1.lT., ..ii Department Store We Lead in the Following Lines: SHOES FOR THE FAMILY LADIES' FINE DRESS GooDS ' GENTSVFURNISHINGS FRESH CLEAN GROCERIES .-. Agency Eor' the FGRTD The Universal Car We carry every part to repair a Ford. . h V- 1 V iL Benton Store Company Benton - - - Penna. Om- Arlvortiscrs Made Thi. B k .Pos ill THE ORACLE 43 The Store of Food We have the finest line of Groceries in Town. We will always offer you the best cakes and bread to be got- ten. ecfggaa 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 I-ICYIIJ I-IGSS, 1 T I Ciii I Proprietor JQEEQQXQP IJ IU! ll ll ll I I ll II ll IDI U Idnriraii Ighntngrapha 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. CAPWELIJS 2352935 sTUD1o West Main Street BLOOMSBURG, PA. Patronlm- Om' Ad vvrtisors 44 THE ORACLE The seat of war is where the standing army sits down. Wlhen a guvy 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 u'nder which seat I stuck my gum, replied Neva. Mr. Appleman trolling up sleevesj 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 --Ai 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 w'hen 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. VVlhen a safety pin decides to unclasp it either stabs 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:-r 'Cqan anyone tell me the three foods required to keep the body in 'health ? Joe:- Yer breakfast, yer dinner, yernsupperf' 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 be? Jesse:-- B1e'? Why just think what I am. T f T' B S . . l I B For ?Good Fresh Cement at any time go to P. E. Tubbs, the cement dealer andfcontractor. 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 THE ORACLE 45- ermtoim 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, Harriisomfs Gen-eral 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 SUDDHGS- John J. Mather, Prop. FORKS, PA. Benton Meat Market CHAS. W. HESS, Prop. FRESH AND SMOKED MEMS Oleomargarine Good Luck Nucoa Nut Swifts N. B. Pmronizv Our Advertisers TI-IE ORACLE' entre Garage nd Ford The Home oft e Whether it be Auto. repairing, Auto Supplies or Pump Repairing you will always find us on the job. ur Myers Pumps for deep or shallow wells. h Overland cz Try one of o eries. New batteries always in stock. We charge and repair batt . Nw ill za Q A W W Q l e T Centre Ga rage Benton : : .' : : : Penna J. P. LAUBACH, Prop. Our Motto:-IT MUST BE RIGHT. Advertisers Made This Book Possible Our THE ORACLE 47 Benton Furniture Store G. ERNEST HESS, Mgr. Results have demonstrated our line is second to 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 MGHENRY 81 80N John Ziemer None Better :: Few Equal . NVe use nothing but first class and Palnter'Dec0rat0r up-to-date materials. We are up to the minute in our methods of em- . . . lmlming. VVe issue dividend vouchers Auto and Carriage Palntlng to all members. 'Our Motto is: Satis- fwvtion B t P If interested call in and we will be en on! a' pleased to talk it over with you. Vimllcaniiziimg Tires and Tire Accessories. JOHN UMBEWUST Dealer in Jay ALL ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Benton. l Pntronizo Our Advertisers 48 TI-IE ORACLE Benton Hardware IHI W ll 1 I . Stoves, Tinware and Hardware. Cash buyers of wool. Baled hay and strawg 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. W KELLER a CoNNER Om' AdV0l'tiS0l'S Made This Book-Possible LET US SER E YOU KIGGI1 Kool ICG KIGG111 Parlor THEY ALL KNOW THE WAY BE TCDN I-IATCHERIES 475. J NIE? 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 CD11 a T VVHIGTJT l'utl'onizv Our Advert iscrs 50 THE ORACLE Yes, said the giraffe, 'TV got the sore throat. Can you imagine any thing iworse. Well, said the centipede, I had my toes frost-bitten once. Willie had been to Sunday school. At luncheon grandma passed him the Deviled ham. No thank you he said, 1 have denounced the devil and all his works. Florence: I think I'll write a comic opera, won't that be grand? Claude: No l don't think so, but if you'd write :1 grand opera it would prolbalily the eomic. Ah me! sighed Russel Kar-ns with a love-iorn glance at the object of his affection. I was so full of misery I tossed and turned upon my bed last night and couild not sleep. You don't say, remarked the heartless girl. VVlh1at's the matter, you teething? Is it quiet out on the farm where you live Harry? Quiet? Wihy, when I get home at night our old cow comes around and sits down by the porch and listens to 'what I have to tell. My son said the parson to the small :boy who was digging in the back lot, don't you know that it's sin to dig on the Sabbatrh ericept in ease of necessity? Yes sir, replied the boy. Well then why don't you stop it? asked the man. lt's a case of necessity replied the youvng philosopher. A fellow can't Hsh without bait. Rastus: frunning in? Mah! t'Dad done be kicked in de haid with a muel. bans sakes she said, ls 'he daid Rastusf' ' ,Nawg dad's alright, but 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. Office and yards, Main Street, Benton, Pa. Bell 'Phone 56-16 BENTON MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS. Our' Advertisers Made This Book Possible N I .+3-TFle4 G?'139e- HA E YC R li 5 EYES EXAMI ED iir A small amount of eye strain can cause an immense 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 COl1fGOtiOl1Gl y E N X 4 K , ee ,J 5' .42 rf E fr asf X x 5 ll :im V 5921297 'Q !lQg3nHIlIIII iilW W ' Quick Lunch, Sodas and Ice Cream Fresh Bread and Candy. Cigarettes, Tobacco T. H. and. G. A. TUBBS, Proprietors. ' I' ltronizv Our AdY0l'liL'fil'S 52 T H E O 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 I 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. Om- Advertisers Made This Book Possible THE ORACLE 53 Battle of Marne:- Mein Gott, Fritz, can't you run a little faster? Fritz:- Shure, ibut there's a bullet going rigiht 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 wear-s skirts. Second Belgian Woman:- Yes, and it can't be a. woman 'because its got a mustache. First Belgian Wbman:- Oh, I know what it is! It's one of the memnbers of the the famous Middlesex Regiment from England. -Man in 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 ? Boy:-- He said, Dam it. University of Sllukespenre: Freshman Year- A Comedy of Errors. Sophomore Year- Much Ado About Nothing. Julnior Year- As You Like It. Senior Year-- All's Wlell That Ends Well. A Curiosity. Man's hair turns gray before woman's. That's knolwn in every clime: The explanations easy for He wears his all the time. . Three Artists discussing who 'had painted the most realistic picture: Wlhy I once painted picture of Abraham Lincoln which 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 of a piece of mtanhle which was so like one that wlhen 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 a hen. and think- ing it no good, threw it in the waste basket, and it laid there. clothing. Furni nmgs. 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. MPMX,HEH2R . .LAUBACH DENTIST - Main St. Benton, Pa. Oflice Hours: 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. Patronlze Our Advertisers ' 54 THE ORACLE INSTALL A digit It puts you in touch with the world. gli Bell It will be a profitable and serviceable investment. orthern Telephone Co. C. E. YORKS, Secretary and Manager Central ORANGE RICH The ideal hot weather drink for the old and young. The most refreshing and the largest and best drink you can buy any where for 5c. Try one glass and you are convinced. SHANNON'S QUALITY SHOP 'For' INSURANCE of all kinds see Smith and Hirleman BENTON, PA. Better Be Insured Than Sorry C. W. SHANNON Dealer in FLOUR, FEEDS, Etc. Benton, Pa. Om' .xKIYl'l'liS0l'S Made This Bunk .Possible ,SM .,, rw- -, .mf 3.1 . 4 5, .f' i v ' Tag! P A 1 . - sw- ,o . H g,i:W I 'i A L3 -r . 'E' 1, f W .F '3 ' xi ...v Wu: .vm uf, ' ' l . -,I 5, ' .. ,- fg ' ,, , 1 .x Y, WJ 'S , ...Amin H ff mf 2. . f if -A - ff 1 4, - '- , in ,I I , A flvfiwit .Jn ' Q25 f and-3. ..,, :.'m...,M?,lff: . .. M . 'rf T' ' , ,. ,, , a .,. - my vs.. .w'i,1 up . Hx A ,V . -'ik .M --W Q W.. V-.X . 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