Chester High School - Summit Yearbook (Chester, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1924 volume:

j j j i ! i i i i ! i i i THE SUMMIT T f 1 i i i j i 1 ! j | i Annual i i i j i j Publicalion of i j i j i j 1 Senior C dSS i i i 9 i i i ( i 19 2 4 i ) 1 i ! 1 ) i i i ! i r i i i ) i 1 1 1 j j i i l ! 1 1 Chester Higli School j i j ! i i i j Chester, Illinois j I I i i ! i 1 i i ! 1 i i i i Foreword Go little book, whose pages hold Those garnered years in loving ♦rust; How long before your black and gold Shall fade and whiten in the dust? Deal gently with us ye who read! Our largest hope is unfulfilled. The promise still outruns the deed. The tower, but not the spire, we build. Our whitest pearl we never find; Our ripest fruit we never reach; The flowery moments of the mind. Drop half their petals in our speech. —Holmes. ! i Dedication. PAQE 3 t I ! ✓ i i Board of Education. MR. P. E. STABLER...................President. MR. ALBERT GILSTER.............Vice-President. MR. W. C. ROBERTS...............—....Secretary. MR. H. F. W. JUERGENS. MR. JOHN ALLISON. MRS. E. P. BRONSON. MRS. R. C. MANN. e a Vd i I i — f E S. BROWN. A. B. Principal Kansas Sta'e Teachers College Athletic Director and Instructor in Manual Trai ling HELEN L. MOBERLY. A. B. Washington University. English, American Literature and French. DOROTHY M. BADGER. A. B. University of Wisconsin. Washington University. History and General Science. EDITH WINTER. B. C. S. Greenville College. Commercial Science. I i � i i ! ! t i j i i i i i i i ELROY W. HEOB, Pd. B„ A. B I Sc-u'hern Illinois Normal University. Valparaiso University. | University of Illinois. Superintendent of Schools. I Mathematics and Law. I i i i LILLIAN C. SCHROEDER. j Southern Illinois State Teache s College. | English, German and Biology. f ( C COOPER GROVES. Southern Illinois State Teachers College. Chicago Universi'y. Latin, Geome'ry and Physics. IRENE L. BACHMAN, A. B. Carthage College. Home Economics and Chemistry. Our high school clays are nearly over, We will leave old C. H. S. And looking in the fa. off future We will try to do our best. When we go from your old portals. We will Quit you with a sigh. And retain those pleasant memories. Of those joyful days gone by. And. while our class is not so large. We can use that old adage, “Big things may very often come. Wzapped up in a small package’ . As we gaze back on our school life, We can say it with a smile. We have left a reputation, That won't be equalled for awhile. Riston} of Chester. Dolume 2. Chapter 1924. I. The month of September showeth itself on the calendar. The old Chester High School hustleth with life and activity. The higher classes await in breathless suspense; for the dazzling entrance of the freshest freshmen. “They cometh. they cometh; the freshmen have arrived.” The cry ringeth through the age darkened halls. With the cry the frosh entereth. the gasps escapeth from tne upper classes, for the frosh were second to none. Mother nature had done her best, and the natural color didst emenate from every crack and crevice. Being an intelligent class always ready to embrace opportunity in whatever her shape, and also being an ambitious class, the frosh of ’20 were quick to discard) the sylvan garb and soon assumed the robes of dignity and superiority. The freshmen of ’20 were indeed a sociable class. For did not they stage a party? Indeed and an uproarious success it was. So endeth the year 1921. II. Father Time hath turned over his sand glass and the grains trickleth t.'trough. The month of September arriveth again. The Freshmen some into tne dear old High School, but the class vt 24 once freshmen, never more. Some of the highly intelligent and completely sophisticated Siophomore Class have dropped out. Two new members having entered. Maurice Coyle, and Thomas Kennedy. And so the Sophomores went, sweating, g.oaning, working until Bountiful June didst relieve them of their toil. III. Once more hath the ninth spoke in the wheel of time been reached. Once more the old building rings with cheers and declamations. The Class of ’2 4 whose progress I have been crudely tracing are now “Juniors A new mind guided and a new head directed. Mr. Elroy Heob and his competent stafT had taken charge. The “Juniors were indeed the best class in the old High School. To show their business ability the Juniors decided to steer a Lyceum Course. The ship weathered the storm and was safely brought to port after a few close calls. Verily the Class of ’24 was a sociable class. Wherewith to prove their socibility, they “put on a party at Hilda Heuer's House It was indeed a success wherein. Magic. Spiritualism. Mystery and Music reigned supreme. Truly I say a glorious success. April comes around and the Juniors gloriously “strutted their stuff at the Junior-Senior “Prom . So endeth the term. IV. September morn doth make her appearance. Encore the old edifice is cheered by young voices and new faces. The Juniors are now Seniors. They carry their dignity well and honor their position. Was not the old C. H. S. fortunate to have such renowned, redoubtable Seniors. With the rose goetli the thorne, so with the work Seniors is linked the work “toil . An annual to be produced, a class play to be produced, and commencement to be gone through with. But did not the results show clearly how strenous effort and cooperation can conquer difficulties- The year is done and the best class that has ever made its appearance in the old C. H. S. is gone, “Never to return”. —Thomas Kennedy. «►« ! MILDRED STAItR. “Starr . Girl’s Basket Ball. Class Play, “Clarence’ JOHN BERNASEK. “Johnie . ‘Is that vile germ among High School Orchestra. Class Play, “Cla.ence” Basket Ball, 2-3-4. Class Basket Ball. HAZEL STANLEY. “Stan . I wouldn’t tell you . Girl’s Basket Ball 1-2-3-4. Captain 4. Art Editor Summit . Class Play, “Cla.ence . V- PAQE LAWRENCE COLVIS. ‘Oh Clarence!” “Show em to me” Football 4. 10 Point track man. Class Basket Ball. Class Play, “Clarence”. GRACE BOCKHORN. “1 don't know. 1 guess you’re right”. “To follow knowledge like a sinking star Beyond the upmost bounds of human thought”. HERBERT JUERGENS. “Hi Grass’ . “A we.y bad stade of affairs”. Class Basket Ball. Entered from Steeleville. PAQE 12 PAQE 13 I AGNES PAULUS. “Ag”. Now. Vernon I'm sick and tired of you . Hiking Club. Senior Secretary and Treasurer. Advertising Manager Summit ’24. MAURICE COYLE. Jim . Say, I heard a good one, etc. Football 4. ('lass Basket Ball. Boy’s Gleo Club. President of Sophomores. President of Lyceum. Father . Business Manager Summit ’24. RUDELLE FRITZE. Fritz . Who is he ? Hiking Club. Girl’s Glee Club. Junior President. Senior Vice-President. Class Play, Clarence . Asst. Adv. Manager Summit”. ! ♦ MARTHA PAULUS. “Mart”. “Say, have you got any gum”? Capt. Hiking Club. Girl's Glee Club 3. Joke Editor “Summit” 2 4. Sophomore Secretary and Treasurer. Senior President. Class Play, “Clarence”. THOMAS KENNEDY. “Tom Kat”. “Bring me a soap box”. Editor “Summit 24. Class Play, “Clarence”. HILDA HEUER. “Hawyer”. “Huh I thot so”. Girl’s Glee Club 2-3. Hiking Club. Class Play, “Clarence”. CLAUDE STANLEY. i i i ! I ! I i i i i i ! I I I ! I “H. R. M.’ Claudius. “What’s all this row about’ Baseball 2. Basket Ball 1-2-3-4. Class Basket Ball 1-2-3-4. Class Play “Clarence”. HAZEL YORK Entered from Springorton. Attended first semester. ROBERT SMITH. “Bob”. “Gee. She’s wild”. Foot Ball Captain '24. Basket Ball 1-2-3-4. Class Basket Ball 1-2-3. Snap Shot Editor “Summit”. PACjE 15 Senior Class Prophecy. “To Be Or Rot To Be. On the rail of the steamboat “Promise” leans a man. about thirty eight years old. He appears tired and travel worn, but bears nevertheless a remarkable resemblance to Thomas Kennedy. It is he. Thomas, the wanderer, is returning to God’s country, to the land of ease, after twenty years of hard life in the Orient. The sky in the East is beginning to color a delicate pink. Silently the ship noses her way through the Golden Gate, past Fort Winfield Scott, and as she rounds the point into the bay, San Francisco reveals herself, shining in glory, like an alabaster city of the Arabian Nights, she lies resplendent, scintillating in the morning sun. San Francisco is the same, noisy congested traffic, cold damp air, although, this morning free from fog. As I go strolling down California Avenue, things begin to happen. “Wuxtra. Poiper”, rings the time wo.n call, I buy one. of course. I tuck the paper under my arm and go in'c a tabacconist’s for a cigar. “Great Scott”! Who’s that? Why its Grace Bockhorn “Oh. Yes, I own five cigar stores down here, and I’m doing fine”. Gee. isn’t that queer running into her like that. About midway down the block, a man is posting up bills on an enormous bill board. I stop to watch, my eyes widen, in thirty seconds one could knock them off with a stick. “What do I see”? Well look yourself. Robert Smith and Rudelle Fritze, supported by an all star cast in the “Stranded Shiek”. I have hardly recovered from this shock when—“what did you say”? “You’re Claude Stanley. Yes, I’m Claude Stanley”. “Certainly I’m Tomkat, the VHe Germ, etc., but, Claude what are you doing here, and where is Hazel”? “ Sh. Sh. I’ve made a fortune on my new invention; a vest pocket size adjustable neck for short people, and I’m taking Hazel and her hubby, no you don’t know him. for a trip. So long old scout”. While staggering along from the shock of these recent occurences I hail a taxi and as the Golden Gate Park suggests itself to be a quiet restful spot in which to soothe my shattered wits, I go there. There under a spreading eucalypte’s tree. I proceed to explore my paper. On the front page: Lawrence Colvis makes fortune from his invention of an ad- justable safety pin. Senator Herbert Juergens (Dem.) from Illinois claims credit for talking Senator Lodge to death. Maurice Coyle, “Jim , New York’s famous stock broker engaged to famous chorus beauty. John Bernasek, and the Paulus twins will give a recitation at the Municipal Band Stand this evening. Mr. Bernasek and the Paulus sisters are native of southern Illinois. On the society page: Mrs. Hilda Heuer Robin will entertain this evening. Mrs. Hilda Heuer Robin is chairman of the D. A. R. and the W. C. T. U. A news item: Miss Mildred Starr is dancing at the Green Ball Caboret, Miss Starr is famous for her grace and vivacity. Needless to say the Green Ball is packed nightly. I toss the paper aside, at last I grasp the significance of the Portals of the Past, and no longer shall I wonder what the Thinker dreams about. “Shut up! Shut up”! I say. “Confound that keeper”. “What if I am crazy, I have a right to talk if I want to”. —Thomas Kennedy. t j I I I I I I PAQE n —— ♦ PAQE 18 Juniors OFFICERS. DANIEL COLBERT .......... President. THIES LOHRDING....... Vice-President. MARIE GILSTER ... Sec. and Treas. CLASS ROLL. WILLIAM DETRICH. FLORENCE ADAMS. PERCY HYLTON. ELIZABETH BURNS. HENRY JUERGENS. CHARLES SMITH. MELBA HARMON. ESTELLE HAMM. HELEN HERGENROEDER. FRED IIERSCHBACH. THIES LOHRDING. MARIE GILSTER. GOLDIE HOGREFE. LUCIExN FILE. RUSSEL McCONKEY. HELEN GARNER. GERTRUDE STIRNAMAN. RALPH GULLEY. PAUL NAGEL. SADIE GANT. HAZEL VALLEROY. VERNON GRANNEMAN. DANIEL COLBERT. MELBA EGGERS. EVERETT WEBER. ROBERT GANT. EDNA EILERMAN. ARTHUR FRICKE. ELBERT FINLEY. ELIZABETH DOUGLAS. RAY COX. ESTELLE HECHT. Class Advisor .... Miss Schroeder. HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS On September 5, 1921 the hills, and hollows of Chester echoed and reechoed with the cry of “Here Come the Freshmen”. The upper classmen were prepared to give us the worst razzling that any class had ever received. When fifty-six timid yearlings appeared on the campus, they were so surprised, that they received us witii open arms. A Meeting was called by Principal Cupp for organization. At this meeting, after much discussion, the colors, purple and gold, were chosen. Because of the unusually large number in our class it was divided into two sections, Mr. Cupp took charge of one division while Miss Perry advised the other. Ray Cox. now a rival of Rudolph, was selected president of Section B. For Section A. On.e Hoffman, one of the Jazz Kings of C. H. S. was selected as president. Keen rivalry existed between the two sections, but has since died down. Out firs social function occurred in the old Latin Hall. Clowns, ghosts, and goblins held undisputed sway, and merriment reigned th.oughout. Our own William Detrich bore off the magnificent prize for the most origional costume. After playing such sedate games as “picture taking”, “going to Jerusalem”, e c.. lunch was served. With lunch disposed of. we danced the Virginia Reel, directed by Professor Todd, and Miss Schulte. Shortly after this we went home, unmolested by the upp r classmen, who were intimidated by our superior numbers. We were beginning to make our presence known and respected for various reasons. Different members of ou. class entertained in the assembly, among who were Helen Garner, the pianist, “Duke” Weber, also an ivory tickler. Bob Gant, the dramatist, and Lucien File the orator. Among our most notable entertainments was a Negro Minstrel, repeated in ou. Junior year, which was hailed with even greater delight than the first one. Miss Perry, our advisor, went into another state (matrimony). How we poor Freshies went! To show our app.eciatlon for her services we gave her a fare-well party, where we presented her with an electric grill. We were verv rnxious to see our new English teacher and advisor, who was to arrive in a few days. When she arrived we discovered that we had made a “real find” for a class advisor. Miss Beck continued to act as our leader for the remainder of the year. Ray Cox, Ve.mon Granneman. and Heine Juergens represen'ed our class in the Junior Basket Ball Tourney held at Sparta. The team was badly beaten, but it was not the fault of our stars, for Spar«.a literally trampled her opponents that year. So endeth our first year of high school life. We are to become the peppiest class that ever entered the High School. We embarked upon the second year of our high school career with great enthusiasm The auditorum had been remodeled, and several class rooms wen altered. How we hated to see the old Latin Hall changed, because it was in there that we spent our most enjoyable times. A class meeting was called by last year « president, and Miss Bloss was chosen as our pilot for the ensuing year. Lucien File was elected president by a la.ge majority. After some time we decided to have a weiner roast behind the school building. So quickly did we go that the otner classes did not molest us. Weiners, marshmallows, and pickles were served in primitive fashion, in the glore of a blazing fire. As some of our class were returning from the spring, they were bombarded by some of our class mates. The bombs proved to be stale buns. Led by coach Kivitt. they quickly had the mock enemy on the run. After telling ghost stories we departed for our homes under the glow of a mellow September moon. We succeeded in placing Ray Cox on the Orange and Black team. His speed and accoracy for hitting the basket helped us to defeat many of our opponents. Heine Juergens played substitute forward, and got into many of the games. Ray Heine, and Vernon represented us in the Junior Tourney and created favorable comment upon their excellent playing. In the Inter-Class Tourney we defeated our opponents by comfortable margins, which was due to the team work of our stellar combination. The Sophomore girls registered in the Domestic Science Class were noted for their culinary art. The entertained the City Forum, Chamber of Commerce, and several other organizations to sumptious banquets. They had a chance to show their “wares” when they were asked to cook and serve, the Junior-Senior Prom. Among our noted cooks were Sadie Gant, Estella Hecht, Estella Hamm, and Florence Adams. With such unusual array of talent, how can we help but become the leading class in high school? Watch our smoke next year. School opened with the characteristic rush. An early meeting was called, and coach Brown was selected as advisor, Daniel Colbert, President; Thies Lohrding. Vice-President, and Marie Gilster, Secretary and Treasurer. A few weeks after organization a weiner roast was decided upon. We set out in a large truck filled with hay, and despite the many jolts, and bumps, we reached Hogrefe’s bridge about seven After running around over the hills, a call was sent abroad to help yourself to the “grub”. When each one had eaten his share, a rollicking round of songs was started, accompanied by the bass of some frogs in a nearby stream. When our stock of songs ran out. jokes, riddles, and dances were presented. We returned to Chester about eleven o'clock, every one declaring. it had been the best time ever. About this time, coach Brown resigned the leadership, and Miss Schroeder was elected advisor. A call was issued by coach Brown for candidates for the Foot Ball squad. About eighteen appeared for practice, but were very willing to listen to instructions. Six Junior boys made the first eleven, and about three members of our class were substitutes. Thies Lohrding was declared ineligible by the State Association, and the team was without the service of their host player- Coxie hurt his foot, and could not play for a long time. The boys of our class who went through the entire playing season were, Vernon Granneman, Arthur Fricke, Fred Herschbach, Elbert Finley and Charles Smith. When the foot ball season had ended, a call was issued asking for men to be selected for the basket ball squad. After a few weeks of practice, Ray Cox. Heine Juergens. and Elbert Finley were chosen as Junior representatives. Finley shopped many threatening rallies, while Cox and Heine were piling up a lead for the Orange and Black. Heine was high point man. which made us Juniors feel very conceited. We again won the Inter-Class Tourney in basket ball, after a very hard fight with the Seniors. In the Inter-Class Track meet, we defeated our nearest opponents by twenty-five points. On the night of the Kendrich game, the Juniors were bubbling over with pep. We met the Kendrich players at the depot, and took them to the hotel, which had been decorated in their colors. After the game we took them to Steber's for a Chili “feed”. They spoke very highly of the royal reception given them, and promised to gives us two games next year. Among the members of our class there are Melba Harmon, a noted dancer. Ralph Gulley, sedatness itself. Melba Eggers, full of fun. Hazel Valleroy. belle of Claryville. Goldie Hogrefe. the country vamp, Edna Eilerman. our cliorous girl. Gertrude Stirnaman. a go getter. Viola Wegener, our violinist and Percy Hylton, the author of this sketch. THE CONSTITUTION ALIVE We are Americans. We are the greatest nation on earth. We live under the most liberal government and the most perfect and progressive Constitution. Yet how many Amerirans ever seriously . eflect on these facts? The only time most of us refer to the Constitution is during a period of agitation when some blue law experts is attempting to put through a measure, which we think will curtail our privileges. Then we make ourselves heard. They are taking away our Constitutional rights! Rome and Athens had their Constitutions; Nations through all age have had Constitutions. We have our Constitution; successful, because it keeps apace of the progressive tendency of humanity. They had their fundamental principles, failures, because they ignored the onward march of society. Thus the honor of formulating the world’s most perfect and most durable set or organic laws, is justly bestowed upon our aristocratic forefathers in their powdered wigs, knee breeches and silken hose. They receive the credit of creating the instrument that has served scores of nations as a model for their own governmental principles and has served us, the richest, most democratic and enlightened nation for one hundred and thirty-five years. The secret of success of American democracy and the key to the American governmental posterity lies in the magic tenets. Article 10 provides for the admission of new states and the addition of territory Article 5 stipulates the method'by which new amendments may be added. The Congress whenever two thirds of both houses deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution or upon application of two thirds of the several states legislatures, shall call a convention for proposing amendments which in either case shall be valid to all in all interests and purposes as part of this Constitution. This article shows clearly how the Constitution stands on the subject of change. Change! Everything changes. One hundred-fifty years ago. where were the great cities, throbbing with life and activity, where were the ocean liners, cutting the waves at thirty-five kno’s an hour, where were the luxurious motor cars, purring along the ribbons of transcontinental highways. Could Washington say “Bring around the Lincoln at 2:10. 1 must catch the 2:15 to Chicago”? No. Could Jefferson say. “There is a good picture at the Gem, call a taxi and we’ll be away”? These are only a few of the more apparent changes, but more subtle and powerful though less obvious alterations take place. Law and government have always been the straws to indicate the wind of public opinion; and a government not in accord with the general feeling will sooner or later fail. In Colonial days a feeling of abhorrence was expressed but the firm establishment of a government then uppermost in the people’s minds. A bloody civil war was necessary to up-root the curse of slavery to establish tue thirteenth, fourteen'h and ffiteenth amendments, which have held our un.on together and furthered our progress and civilization. The sixteenth amendment by providing for an income tax greatly increased the justice of our system of taxation. In keeping with the perpetual move of democracy, the seventeenth amendment provides for direct senatorial elections. The world is getting dry. but how slowly. Did not America anticipate this universal tendency? Woman suffrage! What picture that calls into one’s mind. Of woman’s struggle with man for an equal share in the determination of national destinies. In America she has more nearly won her victory than any where else, even in England she has not completely triumphed. We do not revere; we do not respect enough the magnificant instrument that has preserved us a nation, and pushed and guided us to the head of all nations. Are we patriotic. In times of danger intensely so. but after the storm has passed our patriotism should not cease. Our instrument of government is like an enormous ocean liner, indistrub-edly riding the roughest waves, braving the fiercest storm, rising and railing with on. Our Constitution is the rock foundation upon which our governmental structure is built. “And the rain came, and wind blew, and the earth did shape, yet the house did not fall”. Evolution and the survival of the fittest is now a recognized fact. Man has been traced through the ages, from a single cell in the tropical ocean, through the various stages of develompent; the bird, the reptile, and animal stages, to the antripaid apes, always climbing, biting, clawing, his way upward, he stands today, trumphant. the most glorious speciman of nature's handiwork. Many species of life are now extinct, because they were unable to cape with their enemies, or could not adapt themselves to changing conditions. Only the fittest survive. A similar process of selection and rejection has been going in with governments. Government has evolved from the family and clan to glorious kingdoms and empires, which, however, took no notice of the governed, and which failed to keep apace of new ideas. The only government which can survive in the furious struggle, is one by the governed, in which public opinion rules. Ours is the ideal, it stands on the pinacle superb. The fittest survive. —Thomas Kennedy. T.HF OLP St Nica a PA E 23 SOPHOMORES. OFFICERS. RAY HAMILTON ........ President. KENDALL BORN .. Vice-President. AURELIA COLVIS ..... Sec. and Treas. CLASS ROLL. LAWRENCE BEAN. ROBERT BEARE. KENDALL BORN. CHARLES BURCH. HARMON CHURCH. AURELIA COLVIS. WALTER GARDON. RAY HAMILTON. VIOLET HECHT. RUTH HEINBOKEL. LEOTA HUGHES. ELIZABETH MANN. WILMA McCONKEY. LEROY McGUIRE. CATHERINE PAULUS. DORIS TAYLOR. MAURINE WEINRICH. HERMAN WOLTERS. Class Advisor Miss H. L. Moberly SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY “All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts’’.—Shakespeare. Thus, we Sophomores of 24 began staging a play when we entered the Chester High School as Preshies in '23. 1 number we were thi.ty-six, in appearance we out-classed them all. and in ability we were absolutely above the average “Flowers ! Now for the play! ACT I. SCENK I. FRESHMEN. The curtain arose and found us having a class meeting at which the following officers were elected: KENDALL BORN _________________ Treasurer. ADA NIEMEYER...................Secretary. AURELIA COLVIS ............... President. CATHERINE PAULUS ......... Vice-P.esident. With these good class-mates at the wheel we launched out lo . . o:m our parts as Freshes of the C. H. S.—Curtain. ACT I. SCENE II. SOCIAL EVENTS. We next appeared at a Social Party at the gym. “Each one dressed, In his best, Trying to out-shine the rest’ . When, suddenly, we were in darkness, caused by the stealing of the fuses from the electric lights, by the villain. t Probably an upper class-mail). However, there was no disaster and we even had enough nerve to have anothe. party during tue season, at which, “All the lads And all the lasses Made a great “debout ’. ACT II. SCENE I. SOPHOMORES. When we appeared on the stage as Sophomores in September of '24 we were in number twenty-four. Twelve of our little cast had decided during vacation to discontinue their school wo.k, but three new cht.rac.ers, Arthur Stewart, Charles Spurgeon and Fay Johnston made tl.e.r eiuiance a this time, thus making twenty-four Sophies. Then at the end of the first Semester there had been five exits— Charles Spurgeon. Arthur Stewart. Fay Johnston. Ada Nlemeyer, and Bessie Haydfen. So this left us with nineteen anxious workers who plodded along. wPh the assistance of our good teachers, to the end of the term. The officers of the Sophomore Class were: RAY HAMILTON _________________ President. KENDALL BORN ............ Vice-President. AURELIA COLVIS ........... Sec. and Treas. Class Advisor ______ Miss Helen Moberly. ACT II. SCENE II. SOCIAL EVENTS. We gathered at the gym and had our first party, early in the year, and “All who were there Had their share . The next party was given at the home of Leroy McGuire, “Who proud as a King Did everything To entertain his guests”. We must not forget to mention our Basket Pall Boys. We had four boys on the Junior Team, one of which made the all-star team as the Junior Tournament. Another great act was the presentation of a large orange and biacK banner by the Sophomore girls to C. H. S. We will now go off the stage, making our next entrance in the annual of ’2t . —Maurine Weinrich. SENIOR PLAY “CLARENCE”. CAST. Mrs. Martyn Mr. Wheeler Mrs. Wheeler Bobby Wheeler ... Thomas Kennedy. Cora Wheeler Violet Pinney Clarence .... Lawrence Colvls. Della Dinwiddie Hubert Stem Miss Helen L. Moberly, Director. We, the Senior class, take this opportunity to thank Miss Moberly for her untiring efforts in bringing this play to the front as one of the best plays ever given by a Senior class of Chester High School. ! I . + . 1 7 i i I i I i I i i I I l i i i I I I i i i i i I 1 i i I i i i i i i i I i I i i ) I i i i I i i i i i i PA f a PAQE S3 FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS. FRANK BERNASEK ........'.. President. PAULINE GORSUCH ..... Vice-President. FRANCIS KENNEDY .......... Secretary. EULA ROBERTS ............. Treasurer. BERTHA KNAPP .......... Cheer Leader. Class Advisoi ......... Miss Bachman. CLASS MOTTO. “Deeds not words—Facta non verbo”. CLASS FLOWER. Violet. CLASS ROLL. HAZEL ROBERTS. ROSS DOBBS. ALVINA SCHROEDER. NEWELL SMITH. MARY TRIPP. FRANK BERNASEK. MABEL WARD. AUBREY ANDREWS. FLORENCE JUNGER. EULA ROBERTS. ETHEL EGGERS. WILSON SHERRILL. CATHERINE GOFF. THEODORE MUELLER. WILBERT WELGE. ERNEST HAVER MAN. CORBIN JAMERSON. CHARLES JENSEN. JOSEPH JUTZI. FRANCIS KENNEDY. HELEN HOPPE. CARL WELGE. PAULINE GORSUCH. BERTHA KNAPP. HELEN LUKE. ONITA MANKE. GLADYS PONDER. MILDRED ASZMAN. VIRGINIA ASZMAN. CHARLES PIOSIK. DALE TAYLOR. ROY TINDALL. ALFRED KOEHLER. JOSEPH KRETZINGER WALTER MANN. EDWARD BARTELS. HENRY GROSS. FRED HOGREFE. IRENE CRITTENDEN. DOROTHY BARNETT. SCOTT COURIER. FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY On the 10th day of September, fifty-two meek little Freshies embarked upon troubled seas in their ship “Fracta non Verba”. We were meek then but nine months have made a great difference. Miss Bachman was chosen advisor and we owe much to her for her helpfulness at all times. Our class motto is “Deed not Words” or “Facta non Verba” and our class flower is the “Violet”. Our class officers were elected and served faithfully. Frank Bernaseck. President; Pauline Gorsuch, Vice-President; Francis Kennedy, Secretary and Eula Roberts, Treasurer. There were several persons of honorable emntion, one of whom is Frank Bernaseck who made center on the All Star Team at the Junior Basketball Tournament. He showed the grit and right spirit required for the making of a good player. Catherine Goff is pianist in the C. H. S. Orchestra and shows good talent. Leonard Miller was the 1st Captain chosen for this last season's Football Squad. He was the first Freshman to get any such honors for many years in C. H. S. Charles Piosik received his numerals for his duty on the squad also. Theodore Mueller is the Freshman Artist, in fact the C. H. S. Artist, for he has shown some of the very best talent exhibited in School. Joseph Jutzi has a very good voice. One of the best in High School. He has entertained several times and he keeps our undivided attention each time. We want to thank our teachers for having such great patience with us. Mr. Heob deserves much credit too. for showing such excellent patience with a thoroughly green Algebra Class. Yes. of course, there are some exceptions. On. through the trials; but after all, the Freshmen really aren’t so very small. —Bertha Knapp. PAQE 30 FOOTBALL Football was started for the first time in Chester High School in September 1923. The first game was played October 13, 1923 at the 44-0 victory for the Missouri team. It was a difficult problem to develop a team from the number of boys who reported for practice. Many boys were unable to play because of duties at home. Football being new in the community, attendance at the games was very poor. Seven games were played during the first season, of which two were won and five were lost. Two games were played with each of these; Farmington. Mo.. Perryville. Mo., and Gorham, 111. One game was played with the Murphysboro second team. Gorham was defeated 9-6 and 31-0. Chester failed to score in any of the five games that were lost. The team played what might be termed very poor football during the greater part of the season, being unable to get the idea of the game. In the last two games of the season, however, there was an absolute reversal of form, and the boys played a very good brand of football. Thei.- forward passing developed into what was superior to that of the ordinary high school team. At the start of the season there were but two boys of those out for practice that had ever seen a football game. None had ever played. Thies Lohrding, who developed into a valuable player at fullback, was ruled ineligible by the State Athletic Association, because his parents were not residents of Chester. Robert Smith, who played at quarterback, was elected captain of the 1923 team. At a meeting of the letter men held, in January 1924. Thies Lohrding was elected captain of the 1924 team. Considering the number of games won and lost, the 1923 season could not be classed, successful. When the whole situation is taken into conideration, however, and the many difficulties that had to be over come are considered, the results are not so bad as might be expected, and better than should be expected. With only two players graduating this year, and world of good material going promise to practice next fall, next year’s team should be a powerful machine. The 192 football season should go off with a flying start, and have a successful season, closing with a slashing victory over the Spartan warriors on Thanksgiving day. FOOTBALL LETTER MEN It would not be fair to allow this annual to go to press without mentioning the names of the boys, who with the aid of Coach Brown, built our football team The first football team in the history of C. H. Q. The names mneticneu below are the names of Chester’s tootball letter men: Arthur Fricke, the red headed farmer boy was sure an excellent line man Since he is just a Junior he has an excellent chance to be a star guard for the next yea . Charles Smith, another farmer and Junior, su.e swung a wicked leg as tackle in all the games. If his legs get much longer and develop much more, he will be able to stop a whole line by himself. As an end Vernon Granneman showed up good by puling some impossible stunts and doing good tackling. Good fruit for next year. Maurice Coyle, our wonderful guard, held ’em down and they didn’t get thru. We lose a good man when Maurice graduates this year. Fred Herschbach. the Buick dealer, sure used the seventy horse motor bu forgot the four wheel brakes and the other teams noticed it alright Fred is ?. Junior. Hay Hamilton performed his duty as end, without a balk. He is only a Soph. Keep your eye on “Chippy”, he'll be a star. Lawrence Bean, our Soph, half back, did fine work in every game, and especially in the Gorham game. Big meat for next year. Robert Smith, our captain, good line bucker, end runner and all round backfleld man. Sure played the position of quarter back well and we are sorrv to lose him. Hay Cox played a good game at full back. He is especially good on passes, and kicking, he is sure to turn out fine next year. Probably the hardest hitting, best line plunging man on the team was Elbert Finley. He was always full of pep, never down, never beaten. “IX)OK OFT SPARTA . CHESTER HIGH Cox—Forward and Captain. This was “Coxie’s” second year in Basket-hall. He is a pood shot, and his floor work is no joke. Cox still has one year to show his stuff. Juergens—Forward. “Heine” is a small man but a good shot and fast on his feet. He was high point man for 1923-24. Like Cox. he still has another year to serve Chester High. Stanley—Center and Guard. “Claudius” treated em “ruflf”, “nuff said”. He was right there and nearly ayways got the tipoff at center. This was Claude's last year and his place will be hard to fill. Smith—Center and Guard. “Bob” was fast and long shots were his specialty. His best game was against Pinckneyville. Bob also graduates this year leaving a place hard to fill. Finley—Guard. Finley nailed ’em. no doubt about that. If they got through him it was by accident. He has one year left to serve Chester High. Bernasek—Center and Forward. Started playing about the middle of the season, had an eye for the basket and was good on the floor work. This is John’s last year. Herschbach—Center and Guard. “Fritzie” was the berries on long shots, and also proved his tuff at guard. He has another year in which to do his duty. THE JUNIOR TEAM. Hamilton—Captain and Forward. “Chippy” was right there; he nailed ’em. shot ’em, and made ’em. He has two years left. His chances are good for the coming seasons. Born—Forward. “Ken” was right there. If you don’t believe it ask someone about the OaKdaie game. Ken is a sophomore. Davis—Forward. “Ben” was there with the shooting ability, also his feet were none too heavy, he moved fast. He also is a Soph. Bernasek—Center. Frank, playing his first season played well. To strengthen this statement look in the All Star list for 23-24. He is a Freshman. Bean—Guard. “Beans , without a doubt tackled ’em and they stopped. He was fast and was also placed in the All Star list in 1923-24. Beans is a Soph. Gordon—Guard. “Chewing Gum” did his bit. He just fit the back guard position and he stuck to. His name varifies that statement. Gordon is a Soph. i i i j I ! I j ( I j ! BASKETBALL. I 1. American Legion Here We get a good start. 12 22 2. Elkville Here The Elks stop us. 17 13 3. Evansville Here We show our stuff. 17 25 j 4. Alumni Here Lamb pulls his wool over our eyes. 17 11 5. Du Quoin There Was it hot? About 0 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 13 6. Elkville Thero The Elks again. 24 15 ! 7. Campbell Hill Here They were big but that makes no cifference. 12 16 8. Evansville There Stoop, boys. 11 8 9. Pinckneyville There We gave them a scare. 9 7 10. Coulterville Here In midseason form. 12 22 i 11. Murphysboro Here Wait till next year. 10 r c i 12. Sparta There The 5:15 took us over. 28 9 i i 13. Coulterville There 13th game but something else bea: u 7 5 14. Kenrick Here Forget the present. Think of the futu.e. 42 5 15. Pinckneyville Here Easy revenge. 7 15 ! 16. Sparta Here Old rivals can't stop us. 7 9 17. Marion Herrin Xo disgrace to lose to Champs. 21 9 I I I ; j t i i i i i j i i I PAQE 43 CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 1923-1924. VIOLINS. JOHN BERNASEK. RUTH HEINBOKEL. ONITA MANKE. VIOLA WEGENER. SANA PHONE and CLARINET. OMER HOFFMAN. PIANO. CATHERINE GOFF. i i i i i � I I i i i i • i i I i i i I DIRECTOR. C. COOPER GROVES. i— PAQE 43 STAFF OFFICERS THOMAS KENNEDY ................. Editor. MAURICE COYLE .......... Business Manager. CLAUDE STANLEY .. . Assistant Business Manager. AGNES PAULUS RUDELLE FRITZE .. Assistant Business Manager. ROBERT SMITH Snap Shot Editor. HAZEL STANLEY MARTHA PAULUS JOHN BERNASEK Athletic Editor. THE HIKING CLUB At the beginning of the school year a Hiking Club was organized for the C. H. S. Girls. The club took advantage of the good fall weather, and enjoyed several pleasure and a few degree hikes. One of the first excursions was made to Fern Valley, another to Fort Gage. The third which was especially enjoyed by each member was the trip over the river to Claryville, Mo. The hikers were accompanied on these trips by Miss Winter, organizer and leade.; Miss Bachman and Miss Siebert. MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. CAPTAIN. MISS MARTHA C. PAULUS. 1st squad. 2nd squad. MEMBERS. HELEN JUTZI. AGNES PAULUS. CATHERINE PALUS. MARTHA PAULUS. RUDELLE FRITZE. NEWELL SMITH. MELBA EGGERS. BESS HAYDEN. ELIZABETH MANN. MAURINE WEINRICH. ELIZABETH BURNS. HILDA HEUER. ESTELLE HAMM. OLETA HUGHES. LIEUTENANTS. VIISS MELBA EGGERS ....... MISS HILDA HEUER ......... LEADERS. MISS WINTER. MISS BACHMAN. SENIOR CLASS WILL The end draws near, the days of the class of twenty-four at C. H. S. are numbered. It is fitting and feasible that we do bestow our talents and attainments on our under classmen. Therefore: We the class of One thousand nine hundred and twenty-four of the Chester High School do hereby will and bequeath. I. Maurice Coyle, do give to “Chippy Hamilton” my wonderful gift of gab. I, Agnes Paulus, do give to Lawrence Bean the chewing gum Blues. I. Bob Smith, do leave to Arthur Fricke. my shirkish ways. I. Thomas Kennedy, do leave to Percy Hylton, my job, and to Elbert Finley, my pomp, done in oil. We, Martha Paulus and Rudelle F.iize. do leave to the Junior girls our wireless telephone. Oh, Fritze! I. Claude Stanley, do leave my position as center on the all s:ars to Corbin Jamerson. I, Grace Bockhorn, do leave my skill on the soap box to Bill Detrich. I, Herbert Juergens. do will my vinisome ways to posterity. I, Lawrence Colvis, do give to Paul Xagel free access to the dictonories I. Hazel Stanley, do leave all my superflour knowledge to Hazel Roberts. I. John Bernasek, do leave my reputation to support the old C. H. S. We the Class of twenty-four, do will on; battle sconed battlements. Row Seven to the redoubtable Seniors of twenty-flce. We have said it. Amen. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB f Octet; WALTER MANN. OMER HOFFMAN. PAUL NAGEL. MAURICE COYLE. C. COOPER GROVES LEROY McGUIRE. LUCIEN FILE. CHAS. SMITH. HERBERT JUERGENS. .. Director. The Boy’s Glee Club was organized at the first of the year. A good many signed up at first, hut some were unable to stay with it. Under Mr. Groves’ supervision they did some splendid work. The Club furnished several entertainments for the Assembly. It is an organization the school should be proud of. CALENDER SEPTEMBER. 7—Registration. 10— School Begins. 11— We try to get our books. 13—Coach Brown gets up a Foot Ball team. 17—Organization of Athletic Association. 25— Talk by Mr. Heob. 26— Bill I)e(rich elected cheer leader 27— Reading by Maurine Weinrich. 28— Talk by Thomas Kennedy on annual. (H'TOBKK. 1— Lecture by Mr. Groves on Behavior. 2— Explanation of Foot Ball by Coach Brown. 3— High School gets new yells. 4 Duet by Marie Gilster and Helen Garner. 11— Drawing exhibit by Ted Mueller. 12— Presentation of banner by Sophs, girls. 13— First Foot Ball game. 18—Seniors entertain with reading by Mildred Starr and violin solo by John Bernasek. 22—Chester beats Gorham. 25—Report on S’ate Fair, by Lawrence Colvis and Charles Smith. 27—Foot Ball game at Perryville. We were beaten. NOVEMBER. 1—Vocal solo by Leroy McGuire. 7—Saxaphone solo, by Omar Hoffman. 10—Armistice Game. Murphysboro and Chester. 13- Mr. Williams gives lecture. 15—Solo by Joe Jutzi. 17—Beginning of Patriotic week. 19— Talk by Mr. Groves on Constitution. 20— Foot Ball team goes to Farmington. 21— Teachers’ Convention—No. school. 29—Thanksgiving—Won game with Gorham. DEC KMBKH. 5—“Leave off the ip-stick and the rouge please”. 11—Plans made for Home Coming. 13—Parent-Teachers lecture in auditorium. 15—Elkville game. Best played by high school team. 17— Freshies writing their letters to Santa Claus. 18— Talk by Rev. Gale. 20— Many former graduates visit C. H. S. 21— Home Coming Alumni beats C. H. S. at basket ball game. 22 Vacation days until January 2. 1924. JANUARY. 2— No school—too cold. 3— Hard at it again. 4— Du Quoin game, Chester 13, Du Quoin 4. oElkville game, favor of Elks. 10— Radio entertainment by Sophs. 11— Campbell vs. Chester. 17—Negro minstrel by Juniors. 24—25—Semester Exams. Poor us. 30—Presentation of letters to foot ball men. FEBRUARY. I— Teachers vs. Business men. Teachers got beat. 4—H. S. honored by Rev. Ferill’s and Rev. Todd's presence. 8—Sparta game, score 29-9, their favor. II— Lincoln’s bi.thday observed. 13— Kenrick game. Juniors chili supper. 14— “Teacher. Kin I Go Home” by Seniors. 18—Chester defeats Pickneyville. 22—Big day—Teachers’ meeting at Sparta—Chester defeats Sparta. Spartans, very angry. 24—Basket Ball boys entertained by Mr. Heob. 28—Plans for Box Supper. 29 -Sophs entertain. MARCH. 2—Spring fever captures students. 6.—Senior Play decided upon. 1—Boys go to tournament at Marion. 8—Chester defeated by Marion. 11— Work on Pow Wow in full sway. 12— Inter-class tournament. Juniors champions. 24—Preparation for Junior tournament. 26—Entertainment by Freshies. APRIL. 1— Fool’s Day—Many victims. 2— Boys’ Octect entertain. 3— Big preparation for carnival. 7— Speech by Kenny Thies, a former student. 8— “Gentle” spring has come. 9— First try-out for oratorical contest. Tom Kennedy got first place. 10— Play by Junior girls. 11— Entertained by Orchestra. 12— Carnival—Big time. MAY. 5—Community Singing. 6Solo by Rudelle Fritze. 8—Music by Orchestra. 10—Junior-Senior Prom. 12—First performance of “Clarence”. 17—Second performance of “Clarence”. 22—23—Final Exams. “Watch us flunk 25—Baccalaureate Services. 27 -Commencement. JUNE—2—Alumni Banquet. i I V PAQE 33 HIGH SCHOOL WITS Professor Garner reports that the male ape says “Hohoo” and the female ape replies. “Wahoo”. Evolution doesn't seem to have carried us very far. At a dance last week we hear M. Brown ray “Whose is oo ” And Miss Moberly replied, “I’s oo’s” —Wayside Tales Maurice Coyle—“We must he more economic in the use of coal”. Thomas Kennedy—“There are untold billions of tons of coal just beneath the earth's surface, and—” Maurice—And one or two big corporations just above”. HAPPY TIMES. In days of old. When dudes we.e bold. And shee‘-iron trousers wore. They lived in peace. For then a crease Would last ten years or more. In those old days, They had a craze For steel shirts, and they wore them; And the.e was bliss Enough in this— For the laundry never tore them. And likewise that W38 when the hat Was cast iron. They could scoff As they might please For nary a breeze Could ever blow it off. Luke File ‘You looked so absent-minded when I spoke to you this morn- 'ng”. Marie G—“I was probably all wrapped up in thought”. Luke—(nothing on him)—“It's a wonde: you didn’t take coldBeanpot Gladys—“No. I never confess that I am wrong.” Mabel—“Why not?” Gladys—“There’s no use of it. If T make a mistake there are thousands of people ready to take hold and advertise it without my lifting my voice to swell the clamor.” SHORT BIT LONG. Before exercising her Leap Year privilege, she de.e. mined to make one more effor:. “Brownie” she said, “why don’t you propose?” “Somehow somehow I can’t bring myself to do it. Helen,” he blurted. “Its only a short sentence Brownie.” “It’s a sentence for life.” Catherine P.—“What’s wrong with the car. It squeaks dreadfully.” Vernon G.—‘ Can't be helped; the.e’s pig iron in the axles.” One of the prominent deacons in an Ohio church was se.iously ill. As he was very popular among the congregation, a bulletin board was posted in front of the church to inform his friends of his condition. It read: “One o’clock. Deacon Jones very ill.” “Two o’clock. Deason Jones is worse and sinking rapidly.” “Th.ee o'clock. Deacon Jones is dead.” A traveling man passing by that evening read the bulletin and. seeing no one in sigh . add 'd at the botton—“Seven o clock. Great excitment in Heaven. De; con Jones has not yet arrived. The .ors is feared.” OX BEING A GOOD BOY. I’ve always heard that dancing is wrong. That the path to heaven i3 steep and long. That smoking is wicked and drinking much worso And the devil himself owns the man who will curse. 1 never kissed a pretty maid, or even held her hand, I never knew her waist was made to fit the arm of man, All these and other sinful things I’vo truly neve. done. But let me warn you all right now, it hasn’t been much fun. “HON I SOIT—” 10 YKAKS FROM NOW. He Razed at her faultless, satin-shod feet, then his eye traveled upwards a little- there was a hit too much shapely silken leg visible, he leaned forward and pulled down he. filmy, swansdown-trimmed negligee. Not that he minded, himself, but he thought of the others who might see her. She did not rebuke him; she even continued to smile as he put his hand on her bare shoulder, and intimately adjusted the ribbon strap of her camisole. Then he stepped back and, head on side, looked at her with satisfaction, and. crossing the big show window, he called into the depths of the store: “Say, there. Mr. Taylor. I’ve finished dressing the window with the exhibit of ladies’ underwear and negligees. Do you want to have a look at it before we pull up the shades?” Hilda Heuer—“Bob have you lost 50 cent; today?” Bob S.—“Yes have you found one? H. Heuer—“Oh no I just want to see how many have been lost today. Your’s makes fifty-four. Miss Badger—“What was the ruler of Russia called.” Herbert J.—“Czar.” Miss Badger—“And what was his wife called?” He hert—“Czarina.” Miss Badger—“Very good What were his children called?” Herbert J.—“Czardines.” Lawrence C.—“I say Tom. what the Order of the Bath?” Tom K.—“Well, as I’ve experienced it it’s first the water's too hot and then it's too cold. Then you're short of a towel; then you step on the soap, and finally, the telephone bell rings!” Claude S-—“Would you call a mature lady who wore very short dresses a moron Ag. P.—“No, I'd call her a moreoff.” Grace B.—“Oh. there’s an ant in my cofree! Will it hurt it?” Rudelle—“My land! Grace, it'll kill it.” Hazel R. and Herman W. standing face to face Herman W.—“I want you truly.” Hazel—“Wi.l veu always be kind to me?” Herman—“Always.” Hazel—“and you will never get provoked with me?” Herman—“Never.” Hazel—“And may I always have my own way.” Herman—“Surely.” Hazel—“Allright, then, I will take the Job of cook.” Paul N.—“Tell me. honey, am I dearer to you now than I was?” Elizabeth B.—“Oh. yes. Everything has gone up in price.” Mr. Brown—“When the fire bell rings, remain calm. Above all things, if your clothing catches fire, keep cool! Mr. Heob—“I am going to a board meeting and won’t be back until late.” Mrs. Heob—“Wake me up when you come hack. I can’t sleep a wink when you're gone.” A TAKING GIRL. She took my hand in sheltered nooks. She took my candy and my books; She took that lustrous wrap of fur. She took those gloves I bought for her; She took my words of love and care. She took my flowers, rich and rare; She took—I must confess—my eye. She took my kisses, maid so shy— She took my rings with tender smile; She took whatever I could buy And then— She took the other guy. When you feel kind’s shaken up. it’s probably flivver complaint. AND THAT’S THAT. There was a young feller named Tainte—• Philosopher, Scientist. Saint; What he’s never heard Is rubbish—absurd— When Tainte doesn’t know it. It Ain’t. I A PA’S PliEDILEC TIOV. Bill had been listening for half an hour on the evils of late nights and late rising::. You turn over a new leaf or you will never amount to anything said his father. “Remember it’s the early bird that catches the worm.” Ha Ha! Laughed Bill. How about the worm? What did he get for turning out so early? My son replied Mr. Detrich, that worm hadn’t been to bed all night, he was on his way home. SIGN IN A WINDOW. Ladies overshoes, guaranteed not to look as sloppy as Galoshes . KIND WORDS. Miss Badger— Sedentary work tends to lessen the endurance. Vernon G.— In other words, the more sits, the less one can stand. Miss Badger— Exactly and if one lies a great deal, one’s standing is lost completely. Pat Mann— Girls are prettier than men. Mary Tripp— Naturally. Pat Mann— No artificially. Catherine G.— Where can I get a ticket to Sparta. Clerk—“Thru that pigeon hole. Catherine- - Not me. I’m not a pig. eon. Lives of football men remind us ’Tis for glory that we slug Hand prints on some other’s mug. TWAS EVER THI S. I can not cook— The heat affects my head. Nor sweep a room— My heart was never strong. I can not nurse the sick; My doctor said With my neuritis Sewing would be wrong. But I can walk ten Miles upon the links And with a man Play golf the whole day long. “The stork has brought a little peach! Said the nurse with delighted air. I’m mighty glad, the father said. That he didn’t bring a pair! ? ? ?. Oh Chemist of skill investigate Answer this quizz of mine I think I know what Carbonate But where did Iodine. SUITABLE MATCHES. A Lawyer should marry a Sue A porter a Carrie should wed, A gambler a Betty, a landlord a Letty. A fisherman Netty, ’tis said. A florist should marry a Rose A printer should marry a Dot. A milliner Hattie, a rugmaker Mattie. A pastryman Patty— oh. what? NO PAY. Mr. Heob (after lengthy discussion — and so we get x equal to zero Charles J.— Gosh! All that work for nothing. IN SCIENCE’S FIELD. Some hitherto unknown laws of geo-me ry have been discovered. Here are tome of the specimens: 1. Zero plus zero—flunk. 2. Zeros are often equal, but never coincide. 3. A teacher is a many-sided polygon equal to anything. (How true!) Some interesting observations in physics have also been made which re-mPed in the following: The deportment of a pupil varies inversely with his distance from the teach e. READY ANSWER. Miss Badger—“This solution will not freeze at ten degrees below zero. Can you name any other that wont? Percy H — How about hot water?” REVENGE. Bob Gant—(Pointing to Helen's sweetheart)— Doc hit me yes’erday. but I got even with him. I mixed Quinine with Helen’s face powder. J. Jutzi— Let’s see who can make the ugliest face.” M. Coyle—“Go on! Look what a start you’ve got.” A CALAMITY. Herman W.—“My clothing store! My clothing store!” Rudelle F.—“Why what’s the matter Did it burn down.” Herman—“No I sat on a nail. My clothing’s tore!” A WOMAN. Hazel Stanley—“Whats your opinion of these women who imitate men?” John B.—“They’re idiots.” Hazel—“Then the imitation is successful.” SCHOOL. (Old Version.) We go to school to learn About historic ginks The midnight gas we burn To learn of chemic stinks. (New Version.) We go to school to learn We must do so by the laws The midnight gas we burn In that new Sedan of pa’s. MI SC ’ELLA NEO US 1)KF1 XITION S. Freshman: A small bit of proto- plasm in color. Velocity: The thing with which one let’s go of a wasp. Actor: One who can walk to the side of the stage, peer into the wings at a group of waiting actors, and a lot of bored stage hands and exclaim “My! What a wonderful view from this window!” Goldie—“Is your Packard friend coming tonight?” Mildred—“No.” Goldie—“Dodge Bros..” Mildred—“No deary, this is Willys-Knight.” THE ONLY ORIGINAL. Miss Schroeder—“Can you tell me what the first person singular is called?” Catherine P.— (Afte much thoughts —“Adam.” There is something peculiarly touching about a bald headed man’s condemnation of bobbed hair. PAQE 58 WELGE BROS. Everything in Furniture. Plain and Ornamental Furniture. Carpets Matting Rugs Sewing Machines, Etc. Undertaking promptly attended to. I Hornberger’s Cafe l | GOOD EATS I and | SOFT DRINKS. I I I CANDIES CIGARS I I I ! i INTERNATIONAL SHOE COMPANY The relationship between this bank and its depositors is one of trust and confidence. To serve our depositors to the utmost of oui ability is not only the policy of this bank, but its FIXED PURPOSE. If that is YOUR conception of what a bank should be, we cordially invite you to come in and open a savings or checking account today. The First State Bank 0{ Chester, Illinois. GREETINGS FROM HENRY GILSTER'S “BETTER GOODS FOR LESS MONEY”. DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. Coats, Suits, Capes, Dresses, Blouses, Middies, Underwear, Notions. Novelties, Toilet Articles, and a General Line of Dry Goods. The most complete Ready-to-Wear store in Chester. SHOE DEPARTMENT. We handle the famous Brown Built Shoes for the entire family. GROCERIES. We have only the Best in Pure Food, Canned Goods and a complete line of General Groceries. We also have a complete line of China, Glass and Queensware. I Meder’s j i I Garage j i FIRST CLASS i AUTO REPAIRING. j i i Gasoline and Oils. j i Chester Imp. Motor Com- I pany Building. I I ____( -...... Buy At i i i i j i j j Fountain Cigars Candy Baked Goods The Home Of WILLYS KNIGHT, OVERLAND and STUDEBAKER CARS Chester Implement Motor Company. BEARE’S 629 Pine St. Phone Main 86. DO YOU KNOW THAT Prices without QUALITY means nothing? We have both. Browning Hardware. General line of Hardware, Tinware and Stoves. Shop work a specialty. STOP AND SHOP AT Middendorf’s GROCERIES. Warner’s Rust Proof Corsets. Pictorial Review Patterns. Peters Diamond Brand Shoes. Lion Hats. Arrow Shirts. And Made to measure Taylor made Clothes. Chester, Illinois. HOME BAKERY WE BAKE TO SUIT. The constant demand for our Bread means that it MUST bo GOOD. IT IS. i. S. Johnston DRY GOODS. Womens’ and Childrens’ Garments. i Meats That Are Cooked Ready to Serve Every housewife has experienced the undesirable sensation which arrives with unexpected company about meal time and not a thing in the house to serve. The answer is simple—phone us and we will send, rush, any ready-to-serve Meats, and you are relieved from further work and worry. Wolffs Meat Market To sell a man the second time— j sell him Quality the fist time. j Them’s our sentiments. Better Shoes in Fit, Style and , Service. | TENNIS BASKET BALL j j and other athletic footwear. j Aszman's Cash Shoe Store. ! P. S.—We repair old shoes, too. j i I KEEP : SMILING ! j i SCHOOL DAYS ARE j j SMILING DAYS I 1 Chiropractic keeps you well and smiling. | Martin Leimbach, D. C. ’ I Phone 91. I I j I | i ! WE SAVE YOU j I 40 to 60 PER CENT j OUR MOTTO LOW PRICES J FOR DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE ALWAYS. Henmor’S j The store for all the people. j I j ----------------------------j s i i I I i I Von Gruenigen’s i Hat Shoppe j l CREATORS OF I i INDIVIDUAL HATS. j I ( I I i i j ___________________________I WHERE QUALITY | i I MEETS THE PRICE. ' I ) 619 Pine Street. j I Phone Main 12C. j Sanitary Market ; and Grocery. j Chester, Illinois. I Thrift means to save. To save requires a method. The method is to invest your savings in the Chester Building and Loan Association You save the money. You get all the profits. Three ('lasses of Stock for Saving: A—Pays 50c per share monthly. B—Pays $1.00 per share monthly. C—Pays $75.00 per share on date of issue. Kxamplc of Savings. If you save 25 cents each day of the year and place the savings with us each month for 133 months, we will give back to you $1500.00 at the end of period. Chester Building And Loan Association. “Money to lioan to Own Your Home.” Nagel’s Grocery INVITES THE PATRONAGE OF THE DISCRIMINATING BUYERS OF GROCERIES AND MEATS. Gilster Milling Company MIL L—Steeleville, 111. OFFICES—Chester, 111. Manufactors Of STRICTLY SOFT WINTER WHEAT FLOUR OUR BRANDS GILSTER’S BEST CAKE FLOUR. GILSTER’S HARD WHEAT FLOUR. BANNER BRAND BLENDED FLOUR. DEALERS IN STOCK AND POULTRY FEEDS. I BUY YOUR | BARTEL’S CLASS RINGS AND i SHOE j PINS FROM ; shop. i F. B. Wolff | Let us mend your soles. i I Shoes mended while you wait. i Jeweler. i i i 1 Just across the street from the Chester, Illinois. 1 | Shoe Factory. 1 { Wemricn i i I I WE BACK THE Store I j j 1 HIGH SCHOOL. HARDWARE. STOVES. j Chester Pharmacy 1 Detrich Gnaegy SEWING MACHINES. j 1 PAINTS. ( I SO YOU BACK US. ! High Class Floor Enamels. V I H. C. Cole Milling Company CHESTER. ILLINOIS. MANUFACTERS OF FLOUR FROM PURE SOFT WINTER WHEAT Such as is grown in the great state of ILLINOIS. BOOST HOME INDUSTRIES BY USING HOME PRODUCTS i Wheat is the Best and Cheapest Food. PHOTOGRAPHS Speaks truer than words. Your Annual will be a pleasing record of school love and the “Good Old Days” if your photo is finisned by WELGE’S STUDIO Chester, Illinois. THE CHESTER HERALD-TRIBUNE Randolph Count's Foremost Newspaper. I IF IT’S NEW IT’S HERE. IF IT’S HERE IT’S NEW. LADIES READY-TO-WEAR AND DRY GOODS. Harry Katz Store YOUR BANK In every sense, it is the desire of this bank that it be known to you as YOUR bank. Only by giving our depositors the feeling that the institution is part theirs, can we hope to succeed and render the fullest measure of sendee WE SHALL WELCOME YOU AS A DEPOSITOR AND EXTEND EVERY FACILITY TO HELP YOU SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS. Buena Vista State Bank Chester, Illinois. ! i I A WORD i GOOD WISHES OF i Foi dependable merchandise in l Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, W. R. Michaelis Young Mens Furnishings Clothing and Stylish Headwear remember the DRUGGIST. Chester Supply 1201 Swanwick Street. Company Chester, Illinois. Herman Schroeder Herman Wolter FURNITURE DEALER IN All necessaries of Life AND ! ! i j Wearable and Eatable. i i j UNDERTAKING. i I j | The Corner Family Store. ! I The Bank Of Chester I. C. BEARE—Cashier. J. 0. McNELLY—Assistant Cashier. MAUDE L. GANT—Bookkeeper. C. |P. Be ousse WATCHMAKER and JEWELER. 1021 State Street. Phone R21. Chester, Illinois. u:n..' 11 1 ACHIEVEMENT The goal of every ambitious man and firm is typified in the rapid growth of the John Ollier Engraving Company—the uni' versal esteem in which their art andplatea are held by the Urge national advertisers —and the enviable reputation for prompt deliveries which they enjoy. Delivering this same high quality and careful personal supervision to schools has built up for us the largest college and high senool annual engraving business in America—400 books yearly. Thirty thousand square feet of floor space (4 floors) and over two hundred and fifty skilled employees are required to meet the constant demand for commercial photographs, art, color process plates and photo engraving (one complete floor is devoted to color process work). Intelligent supervision of all work by many skillful office service men eliminates your troubles. Salei jervtce men rent evervwhere. JUKNand OLLIER EVGRAATNG CO 354- c Warns tSfreet CHICAGO