Bushnell High School - Replica Yearbook (Bushnell, IL)

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Uhr Ileplira g IB. H. 9. 1927 R J JP 1 f , , 1 ya . s -- -- s. , McDonough Democrat, Bushnell, Illinois A Ruined Speculatser Returned Randall Paul, the much talked of ex- millionaire, who recently lost his for- tune in an unexpected financial disas- ter, returned to Bushnell last week to begin his fight for regaining his lost position. He has made a brave start by purchasing the Candy Kitchen. ,-,ii W. C. T. U. Meets A large crowd met at Miss Dorothea Hageman's home last Tuesday when she entertained the W. C. T. U. A very interesting talk was given by the host- ess on Why Milk is the Only Good Drink. ,,.1 - I. W. W. Leader Deported News has been received that Ellis Island officials have decided that Miss Helen Mowrey, former Bushnell girl, must be deported because of charges of I. W. W. agitation brought against her. i.4.1i- A Heroine Our special service agent reports that in the fire at Averyville a certain Miss Spangler, a kindergarten teacher of that city, saved the lives of many little children. In the panic that followed, her cool-headedness rendered a great service. ,ili- Takes Over Farm The W. Rhoades farm west of town has been taken over very recently by Mr. Rhoades' son-in-law, Mr. Dale Aten. He says that he hopes for a successful dairy business on account of the ex- ceptionally good well. ,1 .l Chas. C. Chain Sells Out This paper passed into new hands this week. Mr. Chain in retiring from busi- ness is replaced by a very competent young man, William Shumaker, who has been an apprentice of the concern for several years. Immense Incubator Installed At the huge chicken farm of Miss Gladys Kessler a new incubator has been installed. It is the largest in the world, accomodating fifty thousand eggs. Miss Kessler achieved fame in the chicken world by discovering a med- icine which causes hens to lay two eggs a day. Returned Missionary Miss Edna Moore, lately returned from Africa where she has been doing important missionary work, spoke at the Baptist church, Sunday evening. Personals Miss Evelyne Stutsman, very well- known cartoonist and originator of the Komic Kolumn is visiting her friend, Miss Helen Mowrey, here in Bushnell. Wanted: A girl to stay evenings with my wife. Report to Elzie Myers. adv. Miss Paulina Eliott, teacher of Phy- sical Education in Carthage College, has just returned to Bushnell from a brief visit to Portland, Oregon. Word has been received from Miss Louise Shawver that last summer she appeared on a chautauqua circuit. Her most popular readings were The Court- in' and Ezra's Attempts. Mr. Samuel Rogers, salesman of freckle cream, called in town yesterday. Call at the Modiste Shoppe and look at our plaid stouts and striped thins. -Mlles. E. Lybarger and V. Ball. adv. Everitt lVestlake, th Coach of Bush- nell High School, has returned from a visit with his father-in-law, Mr. Leedy, of Macomb, Illinois. Mr. Lawrence Foster, salesman for the Dodge people of the Woman's Own Car is visiting in Bushnell this week at the Roark home.

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Ehr ilbplim h .A , E- Q- 9- 1937 Memo OUQ11 DE OCRAT Vol, '27 March 14, 1940 Bushnell, Illinois ASPHIXIATED Business Man Found Dead Mr. George Kuhlke, president of the Kuhlke Marble Company, was found dead from gas in his room this morning. It is reported that financial conditions were depressing on account of his wife's enormous bills. Fire Department Called Out The city fire department was called early this morning to extinguish a blaze in the rear of the Morris Racket Store. The fire was started by an explosion of a gasoline stove. Mrs. Morris is seri- ously, though not fatally, injured. She was formerly Miss Mary Ommert. Special Lyceum Program A speaker noted internationally for her brilliance in expounding on Higher Mathematics and its relation to physi- cal well-being will appear at the Meth- odist Church as a special number on the Lyceum program tonight. Most Bushnellites will remember this noted speaker as Miss Helen Hoyle, Editor- in-chief of the Replica in 1927. T New Peanut Stand We are all proud of the new peanut stand lately established on the White Way Block. The proprietors, Mr. Cecil Beatty and Mr. Homer Stoddard, say that they are prepared to serve fresh roasted peanuts at any hour. Society Notes Mrs. Edgar Baughman entertained a number of guests at an afternoon bridge party, Thursday. The affair was in honor of the hostess' cousin, Mrs. Dean Sperry of Peoria. These young ladies were formerly Misses Helen Car- ley and Ruth Jones, prominent members of the class of '27. Miss Maurine Garbett entertained the 500 of Bushnell at an afternoon Musical, Tuesday. Miss Garbett ren- dered several delightful selections on her saxaphone. She is thinking of go- ing abroad to study Saxaphone Har- mony. AWARDED CROIX de GUERRE Home Girl Honored Miss Dorothy Melvin was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Public Health Inspector of France for her noble work against bacteria. Divorce Granted Mr. George Burke was granted a di- vorce by the court Tuesday of this week on the grounds that, due to her interest in society, his wife so neglected him and her home duties that it had become un- bearable. Mrs. Burke was formerly Miss Carolyn Bricker of Bushnell. New Matrimonial Bureau A, new Matrimonial Bureau has been in operation for the past months throughout southern Wisconsin. Miss Winnie Cowperthwaite, sponser of this concern, says she owes her success to knowledge gained through correspon- dence with a like institution while still a young woman in Bushnell. New Factory Bushnell welcomes the new Overall and Button factory just completed. This concern and others of its type scattered over the country are owned and operated by Delbert Welch, overall magnate. The building is modern in all its improvements, one of the newest being the automatic strap stretcher which tests the breaking point of the buttons on the overalls. ,X ru . ,Q N, ' - .emit .G i - WW WW W infill' WWW W

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Uhr Rwlira h 3 k B. H. 5. 1927 Our Constitution We, the Seniors of Bushnell High School, in order to form a more perfect group, establish justice tin our gradesj, insure peace in study hall, and se- cure the blessing of wisdom to ourselves and classmates, do ordain, establish, and endeavor to enforce these amendments to the routiine of our life here- to-fore. Dale Aten shall, hieireafter, refrain from seeking a radiator in the corri- dors between classes. Edgar Baughman shall find a way to understand her, Miss jones must separate George Burke and Carolyn Bricker in English class and in study hall. Victoria Ball shall be forced to give up her drive for prescriptions Cecil Beatty must forget his Sophomore and look inorecarefully toward his studies. Helen Carley, we unanimously agree, shall not jilt a good m'an's aittentions. We deem it best that Winnie Cowper- thw.aite leave men alone. Paulina Elliott is instructed to uphold the Sen- iors' standing in Girls' Athletics. Dick Foster must quit flintiugg he is breaking too many hearts. Dorothea Hageman shall omit all things that have a russel. Helen Hoyle muslt cease talking. Ruth jones and Dean Sperry sh.all never argue 'even though they do not agree. George Kuhlke must not allow Loning Helfrich to run away with his prize. Gladys Kessler is advised to keep her men. Elma Lybarger shall eat no more candy if she wishes to keep trim. Maurine Garbeftt must leave her sense of humour by the roadside. Dorothy Melvin must tallk twenty-four hours each day. John Morris must learn how to lead the Seniors in yells. Mary Ommert shall be held responsible for learning how to appreciate- Johnnie Morris' wit Barrel Paul must procure for himself a car capable of a higher rate of speed. Elzie Myers shall either purchase and wear a wig or return to the peniten- tiary. Samuel Rogers shall refrain from all work. Louise Shawver must devote all her attention either to the miller or to Elmwood. Bill Shumaker shall somewhere and somehow find a girl. Helen Spangler must forget all classes but her own, for millers are nort in season until summer. Homer Stodd.ard must never again tell Mr. Reedy that there is no Santa Claus. Helen Mowrey must not see Max more than seven nights each we-ek. Evelyne Stutsman shall refrain from playing Poker. Delbert Welch must not disappoint the little girl who is waiting for him back in the old home town. Everett Westlake shall evermorfe play basket ball with B. H. S. In the presence of my elders fthe facultyj and of my colleagues, I hereby set my hand and seal this twenty-third day of March in the year 1927 A.D. -The Seniors' Guardian Angel. a 1