Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1919 volume:

THE TATTLER VICTORY NUMBER, 1919 I PUBLISHED BY THE TATTLER BOARD CONNEAUT HIGH SCHOOL VICTORY NUMBER VICTORY. Victory! Shout Victory! Americans can well appreciate that glorious word. We have gained our mark in the great war, and with due respect to every one concerned, we dedicate this number of our paper as the Victory Edition. ALICE M. MORTON, Editor. JUST AN AMERICAN He was a plain, ordinary boy, wore flashy neckties and socks which is justifiable to every school-boy in this age. He was given the name of just plain everyday “Son” by his father, although he had been given the name of Christopher upon his birth. Shortly after his birth, however, his father died and his whole care and support was necessarily given over to his mother. She being of an old fashioned nature, was undesirous of his mixing, or becoming over friendly, with the remaining boys of his immediate neighborhood. Only on rare occasions, as when in the school room, did he speak with boys and girls, and thus he grew up nearly unnoticed. Perhaps he wished to make friends, or even desired to join the other boys in their play, but on no occasions did his feelings allow him to disobey his mother’s desires. Perhaps a pretty girl had eventually left a train of some slight smile in his memory, but he realized his mother was opposed to his having intimate girl friends. Thus he had very few friends, no enemies, and spent all his extra time at home. He graduated, and, having no prominent part in the classday exercises, it is doubtful if very many people noticed him at all. Soon we were having controversies with Germany over the sinking of our ships and no settlement or agreement being made, we were in war. “Son” read with interest the news of the great struggle, and especially the debating of the draft issue, for he realized lie would be included in the draft registrants. The draft machinery was put in motion and the questionaires filled, and “Son” was one of the very first to leave the town, going with three others, who all had friends to see them off at the train. Not so with “Son;”—only his mother was present at their parting, and she, of course, was filled with gnei to have her boy leave home, since it was the first time they had ever been separated. Page Three THE TATTLER He was sent to a cantonment in an adjoining state for his training. Studying in his spare time he made rapid progress and advanced from Private to Corporal, and then to Sergeant Major. This rank he held when he left for France. One day the mailman stopped at the door with a card telling of his safe arrival overseas and his mother going to the window kissed the service flag she had so lovingly placed there many months before. Casualty lists, first short, hut gradually lengthening in number, appeared in the paper and it was reported that her Son’s company was in a fierce fight. The next morning after reading this she received an official letter from the government which reported his death as killed in action. The white star turned to gold, and many even wondered who it represented, but all realized the life had not been given in vain. The mother, like many others who have given up their sons, was in grief for a long while, hut deep in her heart she was happy to have had a son to give. The hoy has found his rest as only a brave American can and the mother will be well taken care of by the government. _ „ Geo. S. MISS KAHLER'S SHOPPING TRIP. Miss Kahler on her way down town was invited by Mr. Kester who was (Miss) Manning a (Mr.) Henry to ride with him. When she was getting out of the Lizzie (Tinney) she was forced to run to (Guthrie) Dodge a (Marjorie) Grant. Making her way to the dry goods store she bought a few pairs (Maude) Brown and (Gordon) Green hose, a set of (LaQue) Fox furs and a (Gert) Black (Harold) Jackett. And at the grocery she bought a (Miss) Peck of (Francis) Sweet potatoes, some (Frank) Campbell soup, fresh (Miss) Fish and a loaf of (Arthur) Baker’s bread. That being all she could think of, she started home carrying all she could. A little (Howard) Messenger, being a (Irene) Goodfellow offered to carry her things. She handed them to him and he started home. In front of a (Mary) Poole room, a (Jeanett) Porter who was a (Arthur) Blackman, came up to her asking if she had lost anything. She investigated, and discovered she had lost her pocket-book at the (Ed) Leahy Valley Depot. She obtained the pocket-book and again started home. This time she was given a ride by a (Miss) Coleman. While going down a (Ward) Hill, the horses started to run, and the driver failed to stop them until they had reached the (Irene) Barnes. Miss Kahler, having had all the thrill she cared for, again undertook going home. And they all lived happily ever afterward. W. S. ‘21 Page Four THE TATTLER RESOLVED: TO MIND MY OWN BUSINESS. Donald Lewis. All the world seemed bright to Donald Lewis one gloomy February morning. He had invited Marjorie Clayton to go to the “All Sophomore Dance,’’ and he had just received a letter of her acceptance. It was Saturday morning and Donald was going to the skating pond. He was skating along gayly whistling a tune, when he came upon his chum, Ted Pennington, sitting upon a stone, before the fire, at the edge of the pond, in a dejected attitude. Donald skated up to him and asked, “What’s the matter Ted, old boy?” “Nothin’ ”, growled Ted. Donald perceived that something had gone wrong in Ted’s world, for good-natured Ted was very seldom seen in such a state as this. “What right have I to be so happy,” thought Donald, “when Ted is apparently so sad. Why, I’ve known Ted for fourteen years—no fifteen. Why I’ve known him all my life and he always helps me out of my difficulties. So I guess it’s up to me to do the same.” Then a brilliant idea struck Donald. “Say Ted, is it about the dance?” he inquired. Ted nodded. “Did she refuse?” he queried. Ted didn’t answer. Donald repeated his question and Ted merely replied, “Didn’t ask her yet.” Not daunted, Donald inquired. “Got stage fright, old boy?” Ted remained silent. There Donald took courage and began: “Ted Pennington, the idea that a boy on the football and basketball teams, and in everything going on at the high school should balk at the idea of asking a girl to a dance. She can’t do any more than refuse. Now come on, let me be the girl and you propose—propose asking me to the dance, I mean. All you have to say is, ‘May I have the honor of—’ ” This is all the further Donald got for Ted jumped to his feet, his eyes blazing and exclaimed, “Don Lewis, so it’s stage fright I’ve got, eh? What on earth do you think I am?” Then all of a sudden his tone changed so as to become more persuasive. “Say, Don,” he pleaded, “I’m in no end of a fix. I want to ask Betty Thurston and Allison Rodgers to the dance. Say, can a fellah take two girls ? ” Donald gasped. So it was two girls that was bothering him. “I give up, Ted,” he sadly replied. “Suit yourself,” and so saying he walked away, chuckling to himself, resolving to attend strictly to his own affairs after this. S. P. Page Five TIIE TATTLER A PLEASANT SURPRISE. Yes, it was really true. Peace had been declared! And now came the joyful news that the boys were being mustered out. “Of course James will be home for Christmas,” exclaimed the happy mother as she read the letter aloud to the anxious father. Such a busy time followed. Christmas was so near at hand! Then came the dreadful message signed by the official war department. James R. Harris had been fatally wounded on the battlefield November 9, 1918. Oh! what a cruel world! It seemed that the sunshine had all been blotted out. The wreathes of holly, the evergreen, and the Christmas bells which pealed out “peace on earth, good-will to men,” seemed to mock the mother and father. Christmas found them sitting all alone overwhelmed by their sorrow. It seemed almost more than they could bear. The loved stalwart son in whom their every hope had been centered, lying in the cold grave in far off France. When he left them one short year ago he was in the best of health and spirits, and his letters had been so full of good cheer. As this dear old couple sat by the fireside and gave themselves up to sorrowful meditation, they were aroused by the sound of the front door opening, and hurried footsteps in the hall. They jumped to their feet just as a broad-shouldered, khaki-clad figure filled the doorway. “James! Thank God!” exclaimed the father. “My son! Alive and well!” breathed the mother, as they were embraced by the strong arms of the young soldier. It was indeed their son. After the first shock of joy and surprise had passed, lengthy explanations followed, and they sat until the wee sma’ hours of morning, listening to the wonderful tales of adventure and the harrowing experiences which the young man had been through. They finally concluded that the official notice which they had received, and which had turned their sunshine into darkest night, had been intended for the parents of another James Harris who lived in an adjoining county, and whom James had met first in the cantonment and later on the battlefield. With a sigh and a tear of sympathy for those other grief-stricken parents who had yet to receive such sad news, these devout people with one accord knelt in a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to One who had safely guided their boy through the maelstrom of war and brought him again to “home, sweet home.” H. S. H. ’20. THE VALUE OF LATIN. This is a big subject to be treated briefly, so that only the most conspicuous benefits will be mentioned in this article. Latin is not a dead language any more than the English in Page Six THE TATTLER Chaucer and Shakespeare’s time. It only lives in another form. In its modern form (now called Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Roumanian) it is 90 per-cent Latin. Moreover, a very large proportion of the words of the English language is derived from tne Latin. As an illustration of this, nearly three-fourths of the words in the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States (with the exception of prepositions and articles) are of Latin origin. As a result of actual experiment, it has been found that Latin students are superior in their work in English to those who have no knowledge of Latin. Many pupils know practically no technical English grammar until they have studied Latin. Lyman Abbott, Editor of ‘The Outlook’ says, “My first remembrance of grammar is my study of the Latin grammar which gave me, so far as I now can see, whatever knowledge I possess of the structure of language. Through Latin, the pupil gets a mastery of grammar, sentence structure, and analysis, and a feeling for shades of word meaning impossible to acquire merely through the vernacular. Latin develops the memory, the reason, the judgment, the imagination, observation, accuracy and concentration of mind. It familiarizes one with the history and thought of the greatest nation of antiquity, the nation that furnished us with the basis of our laws and government, language and literature. The greatest works of English literature have been written by men who knew Latin and they contain innumerable passages which cannot be understood without a knowledge of Latin. Mythological stories become more vivid and real as they are read in the language in which they were originally written. Latin is the foundation of the Romance language and is a good basis for the study of language in general. Latin furnishes the key to the terminology of science and philosophy, Latin Maxims, to the meaning of familiar quotations, proverbs and formulae. Latin contributes more or less directly to success in the professions. Lawyers, clergymen, journalists, statesmen, scientists and business men testify heartily in favor of Latin. In these ways and in others, the study of Latin is closely con nected with the life of the modern world, and it cannot well be disregarded by any one who wishes to become in the best sense efficient and intelligent. M. A. S. COUGH-FEE. Customer: “Waiter, a little bird told me this coffee was not strained.” Waiter: “A little bird, sir?” Customer: “Yes, a swallow.” Page Seven DO YOU KNOW THEM? SOCIETY CATHERINE M. BLICKENSDERFER, Editor. FOOTBALL BANQUET. At eight o’clock Friday evening the annual C. H. S. football banquet was held in the dining room of the Hotel Cleveland. About forty members of C. H. S. were present, also their guests, Prof, and Mrs. C. M. Dickey, Miss Louise Kahler and Mrs. J. R. Freeman. After the five-course banquet was served, Captain Edmund Leahy, who acted as toastmaster, introduced Harold Ladner, Carroll Cowden, Carlton Hicks, Charlotte Andrews, Douglas Reid, Raymond Connor, Catherine Blickensderfer, Lawrence Clark, Gladys Jones, Miss Kahler and Prof. C. M. Dickey as speakers of the evening. Later a business session was held and Captain Leahy was reelected captain of the football team. This will give the captain a chance to pilot a team through an entire season, unless there is another “Flu” epidemic next year, as there were only three games played this season. This is the first time in the football history of C. H. S. that a captain has been re-elected to run the team for the following year. Toward the close of the business session Captain Leahy announced that Hall Kurtz, Douglas Reid, Granville Dickey, Arthur Benson, Harold Ladner, Raymond Connor, Carroll Cowden, Howard Splan, Edmund Leahy, Lawrence Clark, Claude Beasley, Wallace Weaver, Albert Masters, Hugh Coughlan, manager, and J. R. Free- Page Nine TIIE TATTLER man, coach, had been awarded the official “C” of the football squad of Conneaut High School for the season of 1918. After reading this list, the captain, in behalf of the team, presented Mr. Freeman with a white sweater with the official C in blue. Mr. Freeman was confined in bed with the influenza and Mrs. Freeman accepted the sweater for him and thanked the members of the team. This concluded the business session, and the banqueters adjourned to the hotel lobby, where dancing was enjoyed for the remainder of the evening. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. The public speaking class of C. H. S. with George Smith as chairman, w ere in charge of the annual Christmas program. It w'as given in chapel on Friday afternoon, December 20. The following numbers were rendered: Arlene Gibbons, violin solo; Alice Breen, Jes’ for Xmas; Ruth Collinge, “A Khaki Lad; Elsie Thayer, Ring Out Wild Bells; George Watson and Miss Taylor, a duet. This program wras arranged in a hurry by the members of the public speal ing class as time for preparation wras greatly shortened on account of the Flu vacation. Nevertheless it was well given and greatly appreciated by the students and faculty. DANCE IN C. H. S. GYMNASIUM. After the basketball game betwen C. II. S. and Kingsville High on Saturday evening, December 14th, a dance wras enjoyed in the gym. It w’as attended by a large crowd from both schools and the usual good time wras enjoyed. These dances are looked forward to by all outside teams and help make the games events long to be remembered. PERSONAL MENTION Irene Barnes visited friends at Sandy Lake and Stoneboro, Pa., during Christmas vacation. Ruth Long spent Christmas day in Ashtabula. Clara Macbeth was the guest of Cleveland friends over Christmas. Hugh Coughlan spent the week end in Cleveland. Natalie Richardson, Eleanor Walker, Alice Kurtz, George Smith, Hall Kurtz and Calvin Rankin were the guests of George Saville at a New Year’s dinner at the Hotel Cleveland. Page Ten THE TATTLER Almeda Davis entertained Miss Ruth Livingston of Greenville, Pa., during Christmas vacation. Margaret McKenzie spent New Year’s day at the home of Mrs. M. C. Bulfinch, Niles, Ohio. Mary Kulti spent Christmas week as the guest of Miss Helen Johnson, Ashtabula, Ohio. Alfred Slater spent Christmas week visiting friends in Meadville, Pa. Miss Helen Darrow spent her vacation visiting relatives at Spring -boro and Conneaut Lake. Miss Elfrieda Merz visited friends and relatives in Chicago, 111., and Madison, Wis. Francis Lewis was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Hughes, of Ashtabula, on Christmas day. John Burdick visited friends in Springboro. Mary and Marjorie Grant spent New Year’s day at the home of Miss Mildred Smith, Cleveland, Ohio. On the Level You’re a Little Devil ’n Everything I Hear You Calling Me Love Here Is My Heart You’re in Love 1 Can Tell by the Way You Dance, Dear Just a Baby’s Prayer at Twilight The Sunshine of Your Smile Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning Don’t Wake Me Up I’m Dreaming Give Me the Right to Love You Till the Boys Come Home Absent Naughty! Naughty! Naughty! There’s a Long, Long Trail a Winding Pretty Baby The Little Brown Church in the Wildwood Where Do We Go From Here? All the World Will Be Jealous of Me Where Is My Boy Tonight? I’m a 12 O’clock Guy in a 9 O’clock Town They’re Wearing ’em Higher, Higher Charlotte Andrews Miss Fish George Smith, Jr. Raymond Connors Margaret McKenzie Warren Eades Lorell Hoskins Janette Greenlee Wallace Weaver Charles Weaver Marie Andrews Gertrude Woodworth Charles Herrick Guthrie Dodge Up to Andrews Miss House Meta Stevens 1919 Class Ed Leahy Wilbur Whitney Harold Ladner Gertrude Black Page Eleven Teacher: “Is this your father’s signature?” Student: “As near as I could make it.” GEORGE F. SMITH, Editor. Capt. Leahy and members of the C. II. S. Football Team: Words seem inadequate in trying to express my great surprise and thankfulness for your wonderful token of appreciation for what little I did for the team. In this case 1 am sure the reward far surpasses the deed. The hours 1 spent with you were happy hours, as they brought back memories of my high school and college days, which are the happiest days of our lives. 1 want to thank the Faculty and the Team for the confidence they placed in me as a coach. It was an honor, 1 assure you. While 1 have played a lot of football in my day, this was the first experience as a coach, and I feel the success of the team was due more to the observation and natural ability of the players than to any good coaching. The most lamentable part of the whole situation to me, was the fact that after we had our machine working smoothly, we were denied the opportunity of proving its worth, which seems to be in keeping with our rival s run of good luck. I really believe that had we played .out, our schedule we would have brought the 1918 pennant to Conne-aut. I further believe that if the majority of this year's team returns next fall, we can make 1918 hopes, 1919 realities. My heart goes out to Page Twelve THE TATTLER the boys who were unfortunate in securing letters this year, but cheer up fellows, I have had your experience and found that everything turned out all right in the end. Wish to thank you for the invitation to your banquet: also for the courteous treatment rendered Mrs. Freeman while your guest. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a successful school year, I am and always want to be, Your friend, JACK FREEMAN. THE SPORT’S THE THING. Early in September, our bootball fans began to look forward to a prosperous and successful football season. Captain Leahy spent untiring energy in securing a coach. The result was the aid of Mr. Helman and Mr. Freeman, two experienced players who aided our boys. We played two games, one with Geneva on October the 5th and the other with Willoughby on October 11th. Surely Conneaut High School can feel very proud of her squad. Every man on the team was benefitted from the association and practice gained thru playing. The “Flu” played havoc with our schedule. However, we may feel assured that our team was the best in the county and could have carried off the banner. The splendid co-operation of the student body in buying tickets, marking off the field and aiding in every way is remembered and appreciated by the manager. Special thanks should go to Warren Eades and Howard Messenger for their cheerful assistance. The football spirit is contagious; apply it to every activity C. II. S. enters into. Hail to our Captain Hail to squad Hail to our Alma Mater H. M. C. ‘19 WHO? Who is the football champion of the county for the season of 1918? Th choice, if there is to be any, undoubtedly lies between Conneaut and Harbor. Harbor played and won two county games, defeating Austinburg 13 to 6, and Geneva 13 to 0, while Conneaut played only one county game, that with Geneva, whom they van- Page Thirteen TIIE TATTLER quished, 27 to . However, when Conneaut tried to schedule a game with Harbor for December 7, Harbor refused to play until we had played Ashtabula. This ridiculous request caused much criticism among: the students and football men of C. H. S. Harbor’s request was refused, because we were not asking for a game with Ashtabula, but one with Harbor. Harbor was our logical opponent because it was the only school outside of ConPeaut which had not been defeated in county games. Ashtabula did not play any county games, so to consider them as contenders for the championship would be absurd. Harbor's motive in doing what she did is plain to all, so it needs no discussion here. It would be well, it is evident, that a champion he declared, and Conneaut is the team most eligible to, and deserving of, the honor. But, whatever team is chosen, let the choice be made soon, so as to quiet the growing unrest throughout the county. THE SCHEDULE On November 25, shortly after a meeting of the basketball managers at Ashtabula, the county basketball schedule for the season of 1919 was announced. The schedule which is a reversal of last year’s schedule, follows; Conneaut at Conneautville. Erie at Conneaut, Harbor at Geneva, Jefferson at Austinburg. Conneaut at Harbor, Ashtabula at Jefferson, Geneva at Austinburg. Austinburg at Ashtabula, Jefferson at Geneva, South High,Youngstown, at Harbor. Geneva at Ashtabula, Jefferson at Qonneaut, Harbor at Austinburg. Conneaut at Geneva, Austinburg at Harbor. Conneaut at Ashtabula. Geneva at Harbor. Austinburg at Jefferson. Geneva at Conneaut, Ashtabula at Austinburg. Conneautville at Conneaut. Austinburg at Conneaut. Ashtabula at Geneva, Jefferson at Harbor. Harbor at Ashtabula, Geneva at Jefferson, (jon neaut at Austinburg. Jefferson at Ashtabula, Harbor at Conneaut. Ashtabula at Harbor. Austinburg at Geneva, Conneaut at Jefferson: Ashtabula at Conneaut, Harbor at Jefferson. Dec. 27. Jan. 3. Jan. 10. Jan. 17. Jan. 24. Jan. 31. Feb. 7. Feb. 14. Feb. 19. Feb. 21. Feb. 28. March 7. March 14. March 21. Page Fourteen t FOOTBALL, 1918 THE TATTLER OUR FIRST IS EASY In a practice game with Kingsville, our team decidedly proved to all doubting minds that it was an organization not to be overlooked in the coming race for county honors. The final score was (il to 3, which however in no sense tells of the game fight given by Kingsville even to tin last whistle. A large crowd was on hand for the first game ot the year, which of course did much to urge our team on to victory. Cowden led the attack for Conneaut, securing nearly one-half ot our total score. Kurtz, Benson, Beaseley and Rubenstein played well for ( onneaut. Splan, a new player, looked favorable to critics and his excellent guarding was one factor of Kingsville’s low score. The team was without the services of Smith and Whitney of last year s squad, but they both will be out soon. CONCERNING A COACH What our team needs the most is a good coach. A man who can win the admiration and respect of the players as Mr. Williamson did. A man who can keep the fellows in a condition that will not allow them to slump in mid-season. A man of good habits and of some experience either as a player or as a coach. Until a man of this kind is found, our team will never reach the highest stage of their ability. The Captain can work hard but when he plays he is unable to see the faults of his men as an impartial coach does. The players are working faithfully both at practice and to find a coach, but as yet none has appeared. We are in hopes that a man will be found in the near future who will be able to coach our team iu a victorious basketball season. TWO OUR WAY. Iu a fast and very exciting game, the high school vanquished the Ex-Highs in their annual game New Year’s night. This game brought out to the best advantage the ability of all our players. In every department of the game, tin high school players Avere superior to their elders. As the game started, one of the Ex-IIighs gave warning to Kurtz that they were going to rough it up. How they succeeded no one knows better than each of the Ex-Highs players himself, for our team certainly mixed things up for them. Playing an entirely different game than at ( onneautville, again we are in high hopes of a victorious team, and far away in the distance, the outlines of a banner can be plainly seen, approaching nearer and nearer our way. There can Page Sixteen THE TATTLER be no doubt that a team must have a fair 1 now ledge of the game to win from a combination made up of Eades ’18, Hubbard 17, and Jacobs ’lb, each captain of the basketball team in his senior year. These with the addition of Cox and Zack, the latter all comity guard last year, looked favorable to critics before the game. The rooters of the Ex-Highs were given a severe set-hack soon after the game started, for the high school boys started oft with a rush and after the first minute or two were never in the least danger. Cowden starred for Conneaut. His individual work was clever. Kurtz and Smith played their usual steady and never tiring games Ruby and Whitney played unusually well at guards and made the Ex-Ilighs work mighty hard to even get a shot at the basket. The loss of Kurtz will he felt as this combination looked like a winner. C. II. S. 54 G. E. Pt. Cowden, 1. f........................12 0 24 Kurtz, r. f......................... b 0 12 Smith, c............................ b 2 14 Whitney 1. g........................ 2 0 4 Rubenstein, r. g. (captain)......... 0 0 0 Ex-Highs 20 G. F. Pt. Jacobs, 1. f........................ 2 0 4 Eades, r. f......................... 4 0 8 Hubbard, c......................... 3 2 8 Cox, 1. g........................... 0 0 0 Zack, r. g......................... 0 0 0 Substitutions—Halliday for Cox; Loomis for Jacobs; Cox for Zack. Referee—Sajito Leach. Time of Quarters—First half 20 minutes; and two 12 minute quarters. Score at End of First Half—C. II. S. 20; Ex-Highs 10. Timekeeper—Professor Gruey. L. M. R. OUR ATHLETIC EDITOR LEAVES. Our athletic editor, Francis M. Sweet, having moved to Buffalo, left the high school up against a hard proposition to find another member from the student body of equal ability to take his place on the Tattler Board. As athlete editor, lie had a natural ability to portray in words the important events of each contest in which our teams entered. Having been on the Tattler Board for two years, his experience was invaluable to the success of our Tattler this year, inasmuch as the work was entirely new to a majority of the staff. Page Seventeen T1IE TATTLER As a student, lie was on a par with excellence itself. He was conscientious, which was undoubtedly the main factor of his high standing in the Junior class. TIis loss will be felt by the debate teams, all thinking he would surely mal e good this year. On the whole, “Sweenie” will be greatly missed by all in the high school who knew him, which includes everyone. GEO. S. OUR SECOND IS------------? Our team lost its first scheduled game of the season to Conneaut-ville on their floor. Perhaps our team had not gotten over then Christmas celebration or their minds were on a dance at home. But nevertheless the spirit was lacking and we lost by an overwhelming score of 29 - 52. The team never realized the attraction that an iron post had for a human body. Instead of playing basketball the most of the time was spent in dodging posts. The floor wasn’t slippery? Ask Kurtz! Smith was high for Conneaut with seven baskets closely followed by Cowden. Kurtz, although securing but one basket, was very necessary to our team-work. “Louie” and Whitney played hard games at guard, but the floor was against them. For Conneautville each starred individually and they certainly have a team of good shots for each one of the team got at least two baskets. We hope, however, to get revenge in January when they come here. Conneaut—29. G F PT. Cowdan, R. F. 6 1 13 Kurtz, L. F. 1 0 2 Smith, C. 7 0 14 Rubenstein, R. G. 0 0 0 Whitney, L. G. 0 0 0 Benson, L. F. 0 0 0 Conneautville Ford, R. F. —52. 2 0 4 Nicolls, L. F. 7 0 14 Gibson, C. 4 2 10 Fish, R. G. 5 0 10 Sheehan, R. G. 7 0 14 OUR SPIRIT. Last year was a wonderful year for athletics at C. II. S. The athletes turned out by this school certainly were to be complimented for their remarkable work. We had a football team of championship Page Eighteen THE TATTLER caliber, a basketball team to be proud of, and a track team that brought us the first banner in five years. W ith teams of this kind, naturally the enthusiasm was strong. Large crowds of interested parents as well as the enthused high school students were on liana ai all games both at home and when we played away. We lost some of our best athletes by graduation; in fact better men were hard to find when school opened this fall. Now it is up to the student body to do their part in building up this year’s team. This can only be done by raising our spirit to a parallel with that which prevailed throughout the entire preceding year. This can be done and will be. for the school has always responded to an appeal before and will continue, we hope, to support its athletics. Adver tise all your games, bring your parents, yell like everything, and have lots o’ pep. HURRAH! A COACH Our basketball team was exceedingly fortunate in securing George Ilubbard to coach them. All remember “Hub’s” remarkable playing on our team of two years ago. Since then he has gone to Wesleyan College at Delaware where he took a course in the practice and theory of athletics which should be of great use to him in building up a winning machine from the abundance of raw material tnai comes out for each practice. 11 is first practice with our team was following the Conneautvilie game and immediately before the Ex-High game. Our team certainly showed a marked improvement at once and walked away with the game. Keeping in mind the benefits of training, Hub can keep our team in the best of condition which can only be attained by keeping good hours, careful choice of foods, and what is far greater than either of these, the total abstinence from smoking. George, we all wish you great success with your proteges and ever keep in mind that the students and faculty are continually behind you. W'e are very, very glad to have you with us again. ATHLETIC NOTES The basketball schedule, although giving our team the first game on an opponent’s floor, favors us with our final game of the season at home. The treasury of our Athletic Association should be given a good boost by this last game since we play Ashtabula. At a meeting of the letter men of last year’s track team, George Smith was elected Captain, for 1919. Those awarded C’s for track last year Were Charles Eades, W'arren Eades, Robert McNut, Harold Kaiser, Hall Kurtz, and George Smith. Page Nineteen THE TATTLER Our athletics will suffer because of the absence of Hall Kurtz from school. He was a coming star in Basketball and had proven his worth in track. He goes to Culver Military Academy. Monday, December 9, the football players had a photographed copy of their noble physiques shot by Mr. Work. The Captain and Manager were sorry that either thru a misunderstanding or absence all were not present at the time. Those absent included, Dickey, Puffer, and Smith. There have been a number of disappointed youths in C. II. S. for the past three months. They are disappointed in the fact that their last game of football this past season, or perhaps in C. IT. S., was played October 11, seven weeks before the season should have ended. The closing of schools during the influenza epidemic played havoc not only with studies, but also with athletics. But, accustomed as we have been to war conditions, we have borne the burden as best we could. Now that basketball is here, let us devote our attention to that, and let the football situation, now ancient history, drop from our minds. A special meeting of the Athletic Association was held December 6 to determine the date and place of the banquet for the football squad. The matter of season basketball tickets was also taken up. A committee, consisting of Wilbur Whitney, chairman, Hugh Coughlan and Francis Sweet was appointed to arrange for the place and date of the banquet. The first real basketball practice was held in the gymnasium Thursday evening, December 5. Four complete teams were out. The girls, also, had a practice that afternon after school. It’s all the ex-kaiser’s fault. If there hadn’t been any kaiser there wouldn’t have been any war. If there hadn’t been any war, there wouldn’t have been so many soldiers in cantonments. If there hadn’t been so many soldiers in cantonments, the influenza wouldn’t have reached such a serious stage. If the influenza hadn’t reached such a serious stage, there wouldn’t have been any closing of the schools. If there hadn’t been any closing of school, we could have played out our football schedule. If we could have played out our football schedule, we would have won the championship! Its all the ex-kaiser’s fault. Great things are to be expected of our basketball team this year, if they are to equal or surpass the record made by last winter’s team. Page Twenty TIIE TATTLER The loss of Eades, Curwood, Zack, (’ox and Cameron will he keen, hut it will by no means demoralize the team. Smith, Rubenstein, Whitney, Cowden, Splan and Beasley will be able to competently fib the places of those who have graduated. There are many others, also, who have shown up well, and who will make good substituiea Hurrah! The basket ball season is with us again. It has been the usual custom for some time for the boys to receive most of the enthusiasm of the students of C. H. S. The girls are doing their utmost to turn out a team of which the High School may be proud. Now come out! For we need your support. H. C.’ 20. Hurrah! (Louder please) the Basket Ball season is with us again. How do 1 know it is? Wasn’t the girls’ first practice held a few weeks ago? Haven’t the boys started to practice? I hat s how I know. The outlook for the season is that we are going to have two fine teams. Girls! Girls!! If you have any ability come out to practice and show it. II you haven’t any come out and develop some. Now’s your chance. H. M. C. “20. CALENDAR. Sept. 10—Conneaut High opens her gates. October 30—Tests continue—also the smoke of midnight oil. ()ct. 31—Monthly reports fill the air (and are filled with air.) Nov. 2—Wallace Weaver seen with a girl walking on Main street. Nov. 4—Lorell Hoskins puts out bad fire in basement of own home. Nov. 6—Raymond Conner smiled at a girl other than Kate Blick. Nov. 30—Ralph Fenton appears with a new- set of whiskers. Dec. 1—Kate Blick in a hurried exit from typewriting room, falls into the arms of an “unknown”—romance pending. Dec. 2—Hazel Coughlan appears with a pink “kerchief. One her brother captured while calling one evening. Dec. 3—Alma Dusenbury walks home alone. Dec. 4—Seniors held secret party in halls of Hi. Sh! Keep it quiet. Dec. 6.—Track meet held in gym. Standing broad grin w'on by Lawrence Clark. Dec. 7—Cy. Cowden quits smoking. Dec. 8.—First meeting of the “Nobody Dome club held at the home of “Pruzel Prugh.” Dec. 9.—C. H. S. boys lose money gambling. No flowers for the dance girls. Page Twenty-one THE TATTLER Volume Eight. Season Subscription 75c Number Two. Single Copy 20c STAFF. BUSINESS MANAGER.......................Hugh M. Coughlan ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER.............Hazel M. Coughlan ADVERTISING MANAGER....................Walter V. Shearer DEPARTMENTS. ........George P. Smith ........P. Lorell Hoskins Catherine M. Blickensderfer ...........Ruth F. Long ........Alice M. Morton ........Wilbur P. Stanley ..........Hazel E. Miller FACULTY MEMBERS GHIEF-OF-STAFF.......................Miss Elfrieda Merz CENSOR...............................Miss Louise E. Kahler Entered into the Post office as Second Class Mail. ATHLETICS.... EXCHANGES.... SOCIETY...... JOKES........ LITERARY..... ART.......... ART ASSISTANT THE LIBRARY. Prom a biological standpoint we are taught that only “the fittest” can and do survive. Further investigation lias shown that only those organs and characters have survived which have been beneficial to the development of the human race. A similar assertion might be made with reference to those customs and institutions which have aided the human race in its progress toward the highest civilization. Probably one of the oldest and likewise one of the fittest of these institutions is the public library. Surely, no other has made a larger contribution than the library. Books are both friends and tools. Records prove that libraries have existed since a very early date. Ruins of one ancient Babylonian library of 2700 B. C. show thirty thousand tablets all neatly arranged. As we trace its growth through the centuries, we find even greater care in the selection of books and in their classification. Ancient kings prided themselves on keeping their collections open to the public. Scribes were constantly engaged in copying and arranging ancient texts. Page Twenty-two THE TATTLER This is the library age. In a recent year, one hundred new general library laws have been passed by American states. The modern library movement exceeds any other in history, in public interest and support as well as in magnitude of gifts. It meets with cordial support and hearty co-operation from all who are in any way concerned with education, because it constitutes a large part of education it self. Reading is said to “be the most potent and most economical influence exerted for good on old and young alii e. It is tin longest lever with which human hands have ever pried. The value of the best reading is in giving that information which will help people to do better work, or perhaps in giving that find of inspiration which broadens and sweetens one’s life. Let’s make it a habit. Books are our friends. CONSERVATION OF FOOD. With the signing of the armistice America’s responsibility in tin conservation of food does not end. Rather there is opportunity for a greater, and more far-reaching service. We have done well but the task before us is far greater than the task achieved. Besides the allied nations those people who have recently been freed from German oppression are looking to America for food. Can we who have responded so nobly to every demand made upon us ignore this added trust ? We are not called upon at this time to save sugar, fats and meats and to use substitutes for wheat. We are rather asked to keep the garbage can empty , to eat just enough and to practice the “Gospel of the clean plate.” Careful planning does much toward eliminating unnecessary waste. From a purely selfish standpoint we can afford to observe these things. Thus a patriotic service resolves into a debt which we owe ourselves. The Domestic Science department of Conneaut High School has responded cheerfully and gladly to all requests for conservation and shall continue its efforts to save as long as there is need for such requests. There is nothing peculiar or extraordinary in this attitude, it is merely another manifestation of “Old Conneaut” spirit. WHAT A RELIEF. Yes, it’s true. The “Tattler” board was just a little worried over putting out its first number. Really, students, it’s no laughing matter to arrange for a “Tattler’s” publication. Our Fall number is out and praises be. It was a success because you co-operated, because you showed an interest. We hope you will continue to patronize us. Offer us suggestions and they shall la received gladly. Page Twenty-three TIIE TATTLER STUDENTS. This paper is published for and by you. We ask your aid in improving this enterprise. If you have any clear snap-shots of your friends hand them to Wilbur Stanley. The Society Department should embrace more items. Will you kindly turn in news of social interest to Catherine Bliekensderfer 1 OUR ADVISORS. Miss Kahler and Miss Merz are the advisors for the board this year. Their cheery aid is remarked upon by the board. Miss Merz has contributed several new poems to this number which she collected during her summer vacation. A floral piece was sent to Frank Risley’s home when word of his death reached our city. Frank is remembered by many C. II. S. students as a bright, cheerful fellow. Early this fall he enlisted and was serving his country when he Avas called by death. C. H. S. can not adequately express its sincere sorrow. HONOR ROLL FOR FIRST QUARTER. Anderson, Selma............. 9014 Bixler, Georgia............. 92% Brown, Beulah............... 92% Byers, Sylvia............... 91% Draves, Ehra................ 91 Fenton, Ralph............... 90% Galinsky, Harry............. 93% Guthrie, Marjorie........... 92% Hill, Ward.................. 92% (3 subjects) Macbeth, Clara.............. 90% McKenzie, Margaret.......... 90 Perelman, Sarita............ 90% Sheehan, Paul............... 89% (3 subjects) Thayer, Elsie............... 89% Turner, Ruth................. 95% Van Norman, Randolph........ 89% Watson, Julia............... 90% Page Twenty-four IN MEMORIAM. Jp It is with keen regret and deep sorrow that we announce the death of Miss Ethel J. Clum, teacher of geometry, on December 2, 1918. Miss Chun's fine loyalty and devoted service to | v our school has won for her the admiration and esteem of all who had the privilege of knowing her. ETHEL GLEASON MARCY. Mrs. Ethel Gleason Marcv, class of 1910, passed away Saturday, December 14, after an illness of but one week, death being from pleuro-pneumonia. Miss Gleason’s marriage to Ensign Glenn Marcy, also of the class of ’10, was an event of March 28th, 1918. Besides her husband, the deceased leaves to survive her. her mother, Mrs. G. R. Gleason; one brother, II. A. Gleason, jnd a sister, Dana Elizabeth Gleason. HARLAND H. COWLE. Surviving completely the horrors and privation of active warfare, after many narrow escapes in thrilling combats with the enemy far above the earth, Lieutenant Harland II. Cowle, military aviator 90th Aero Squadron, died of bronchial pneumonia in France on December 18th. Lieutenant Cowle was a graduate of C. II. S., class of 1911, and from Ohio State University, class of 1915. 11 is twin brother, Lieutenant Way land Cowle, is now in Denver, Colorado, receiving treatment at United States Base Hospital No. 21, the latter being of the same C. H. S. and Ohio State class as was his brother. CARLYLE KIMBALL HAMMOND Carlyle Kimball Hammond, a member of the class of 1914. passed away Thursday, October 31, at Ohio State University, Columbus, where he had been attending school for the past three and one-half years. The cause of death was pneumonia following influenza. . lie was elected to membership in the honorary fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa, was a member of the “0” association, while his record both at home and at the University was exceptional. During his junior year at college lie received the highest average in the college of education. The school joins together in expressing to the bereaved relatives its sincere sympathy. tExrliangra F. LORELL HOSKINS, Editor. THE RED AND RLUE, Sewickley High School, Pittsburg, Pa. Your paper is certainly fine and we shall look forward to having it again soon. Your joke department is quite catchy. Yours is by far the largest high school paper in news form which we receive. THE O’HIGH, Oberlin High School, Oberlin, Ohio. Your paper could be greatly enlivened with some good jokes: look in our Joke Department and find some. “The 0. H. S. 1918 Football Season” is very interesting even to one not connected with your school. THE WEEKLY ORIGINAL, Marietta High School, Marietta, Ohio. Your publication fairly teems with articles written up in true newspaper style. That football story, “Red and White Bites Dust in Annual Turkey Day Battle” is an excellent one. THE POLYTECHNIC, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. We always enjoy searching your paper through for the very few good jokes which appear therein. He who heads your articles so well must have had some good newspaper experience. THE VOICE OF SOUTH HIGH, South High School, Youngstown, Ohio. This number of your paper certainly did justice to the many things appearing therein. South High may be proud of her record as a hospital during the epidemic and also of those of her body who are marytrs. BEAUTY CORNER. (For Girls) If you wish to seek beauty, Ah! Never do weep Send all friends home early; And get plenty of sleep. (For Boys) Boy! If you wish to be handsome In the shortest and easiest way, Leave your girl’s home quite early And Hit Ye Aid Hay. Page Twenty-Six THE TATTLER ALUMNI NOTES F. Lorell Hoskins. Kathleen Salisbury, ‘ 16, is now teaching in Gageville, Ohio. Captain Ruel Nottingham, ’10, recently arrived home from duty overseas and visited his parents here for a brief time. Bert Osborne, ‘18. now a Freshman at the University of Michigan, spent the holidays with his relatives here. Lillian Perkins, ‘ 18, who has been ill with the influenza, is now able to be out again. Rockford Dewey, ex-‘18. now a student at Glenville High, Cleveland. visited Chester Curtiss, recently. Richard Wyman, ‘16, and Robert Wyman, ex-‘17, who attend Ohio University and Ohio Northern University respectively, spent the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wayman. Miss Emily Armstrong, ex-‘10, became the bride of Howard Pogne Turpin in Washington, October 3rd. They have recently moved to Galesburg, 111. Helen Murray, ex-’18, spent the holidays with her relatives here. Helen now works in Cleveland. Miss Elizabeth Smith, ‘17. who is taking a Normal Art course at Ohio University, Athens, spent seven weeks at her home here during the “Hu” epidemic and suffered from the disease herself during her visit. We join together in sympathizing with Ruth Kelley, ’18, she having been recently bereaved by the death of her father. Frances Rankin, who attends Wells College, Aurora, N. Y., spent the holidays at home. George Loomis, ex-‘09, was recently reported as missing in action, but his parents have heard from him twice lately and his safety is now assured. Constance Reid, ‘18, now employed in Cleveland, spent Thanksgiving with her parents here. Edwin Zack, 18, now a Michigan man, spent the holidays at home. Among other U. of M. boys at home during the vacation were Charles Eades, ‘18, Kent Wright, ‘18, Bert Osborn, ‘18, and John Hanlon, ‘18. A number of friends of the latter gave him a very pleasant surprise one evening. Calvin Rankin, ‘18, has returned to his studies at Amherst College after a visit at home. “Gabe” is on the board of “The Amherst Student.” Page Twenty-seven THE TATTLER Russel Jones, ‘17, now studying at Carnegie Technical School, Pittsburg, has arrived home and will not return to school until Sept. Kenneth Dean 09, was the first Conneaut boy to return from Prance. Capt. Ara Pitcher, T2, visited at home during a part of the holidays. He is now in the service. Captain Ralph H. Stone, ‘13, now attached to the Depot Brigacie Camp Sherman, spent a furlough with his relatives here recently. Miss Miriam Blackburn, ‘18, who teaches at Pierpont, recently spent some time at home due to the epidemic of “flu.” Misses Frances Green, ‘16, and Marguerite Diefenderfer, ‘16, who attend Alleghany College, Meadville, spent Christmas at home. Marion Dusenbury, ’17, also a student at Allegheny, visited at home during the vacation period. Robert Richardson. ‘15, came home from Yale for the holidays. John Mvlymaki, ‘ 17, who now works in Columbus, spent Christmas with his parents here. Wed. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Frid. Mon. SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 11—Foot-ball Rally-speakers. ” 23—Girl’s glee club organized. 24— Literary society begins. 25— First chapel. ” 26—Public speaking class meets. ” 27—Debate club begins. Senior-Junior party. German Helmet. 28—Football game with Willoughby postponed. Conneaut goes over top in Loan. ” 30- Nothing of importance. Oct. 1—Literary societies begin in earnest. Tues Eve. Naval band from Cleveland and speaker from Ashtabula. 2—Raise Hospital supply fund and special meeting of Literary societies amounting to about $85 or $90. Requested to save peach pits and tin-foil. Decide to help other schools in fund. ” 3—Nothing of importance. 4—Geneva vs. Conneaut. Conneaut defeats Geneva 27-0. Trophy train in the interest of Loan. 7—Nothing of importance. Page Twenty-eight THE TATTLER Tues. 8—$33 pledged for service flag of all C. H. S. boys. Wed y J 9—Chapel. Solo by Miss Taylor, Seven weeks of Influenza. (No School) Mon. Dec. 2—School begins after seven weeks Flu Ban. Word received that Miss Clum died at her home in Cleveland. Tues. J y 3—Literary societies again meet. Harold Pinches substitutes in Miss Clum’s place. Tues 9 9 11—Victory Girl’s and Boy’s campaign begins. Wed. y y 4—Chapel. Miss Johnson, geometry. Thurs. 9 y g Fri. y y 6—Four minute speeches in chapel on Victory Girl’s and Boy’s campaign. Marjorie Grant and Lorell Hoskins victims. Miss Kahler read two letters from Prof. Williamson, one of which was to students of C. H. S. Mon. y y 9—Mr. Gruey, former East Conneaut teacher, became a member of C. H. S. Faculty. Takes Miss Clum’s place as geometry teacher. Tues. ' 9 10—Victory Girl’s and Boy’s campaign begins. Taken up in detail in Literary. Wed. y y 11—Letter of thanks to Faculty and students from Mr. and Mrs. Clum. Thurs. y y 12 Fri. y y 13 Sat. y y 14—Eve. Basket Ball game. Conneaut vs. Kingsville. Score 61-1 in favor Conneaut. Mon. 16—. Tues. 9 9 17 - Wed. y y 18—Hazel C. out of school. Thurs. y y 19 Fri. 20—Xmas program given by Public Speaking class and Miss Taylor. Mon. y y 23 Tues. y y 24—. Wed. 9 9 25—Xmas. Vacation Wed. to Mon. Fri. 9 9 27—Conneaut vs. Conneautville. Score in favor of Conneautville. Mon. y y 30—. Tues. 31—Conneaut C. H. S. vs Ex-highs. Score in favor of present team. Page Twenty-nine RUTH F. LONG, Editor Dyer—“Is Dr. Deum well up in his profession?” Ryer—“What he doesn’t know about medicine would fill a cemetery.” “What’s that bronze medal for?” “For singing.” “What’s the gold one for?” “For quitting.” Teacher in English: “Do you care for Crabbe’s Tales” (speaking of literature). Bright Student: “No, I never ate one in my life, but I’m just crazy about lobsters.” Hazel C. passing into Room 8. W. C. W.: “Sit in front of me.” H. C.: “I’m particular.” W. C. W.: Five minutes later. “Are you?” II. C.: “You must have known that when I turned you down.” Page-Thirty Dresses Young Men Correctly. Store, 218 Main St. THE CONNEAUT SUGAR BOWL F. D. SAWDET The Main St. Furniture Dealer Phone 2178-Main CITY MARKET HOUSE The House of Quality TIIE TATTLER She—‘ Is there any danger in going up in a balloon?” He—“No, the danger lies most in coming down.” She: “Were you cool in battle?” lie: “Why, I fairly shivered.” History Teacher—“A discoverer who sailed west?” Senior—“1 don’t know.” NO ASSISTANCE NEEDED. As the train neared the city the colored porter approached the jovial gentleman, saying with a smile: “Shall I brush you off, sab?” “No,” he replied, “1 prefer to get off in the usual manner.” Two wretched looking tramps were brought up before a justice of the peace. Addressing the worst looking one, the justice said: “Where do you live?” “Nowhere.” “And where do you live?” addressing the other. “I have the room above him.” Hugh Goughian in Tattler board meeting. “I shall bring the football team down and we will send them away and have cuts made,” (meaning the picture). Page Thirty-two PEOPLE YOU KNOW. Marguerite Clark. Mae Murray....... Charles Chaplin... Roscoe Arbuckle.. Blanche Sweet W. S. Hart........ Mary Miles Minter. Elsie Ferguson Harold Lloyd..... Douglas Fairbanks .......Alice Kurtz Margaret McKenzie ........Hall Kurtz ....Gordon Green ....Lucile Morton .......V. R. Henry .... Leah Goldsmith ....Rath Collinge ----Hugh Cougldan Clarence Rislev “ W hat will we do with this dime, Jimmy? Spend it fer a ice cream or go to the movies?” Go to the movies of course. We kin ta! e in an Indian film and that will make our blood run cold.” Page Thirty-two The Conneaut Mutual Loan Trust Company Capital, - $100,000.00 Surplus, - $ 60.000,00 We pay four per eent. on time deposits DR. RODGERS Dentist Citizens’ Bank Bldg. Conneaut, Ohio. Rensselaer —— Polytechnic an f Science Institute Courses in Civil Engineering (C. E.), Mechanical Engineering (M. E.), Electrical Engineering (E. E.), Chemical Engineering (Ch. E.). and General Science (B. S.). Also Graduate and Special Courses. Unsurpassed new Chemical. Physical. Electrical, Mechanical and Materials Testing Laboratories. For catalogue and illustrated pamphlets showing work of graduates and students and views of buildings and campus, apply to JOHN W. NUGENT. Registrar. FRED ERB Tailor Dewey’s Cash Grocery Best line of Staple ano Fancy Groceries Free Delivery Hazelton Block, Harbor St. FIVE TEN CENT STORE Nothing over ten cents. THE TATTLER FAVORITE PLAYS. The Mischief Maker.................... Vanity Fair........................... Daddy Longlegs........................ Pollyanna............................. The Vogue............................. The Turmoil .......................... Me ................................... Freckles ............................. When a Man’s a Man.................... ....Lorell Hoskins Kate Blickensderfer ....Earnest Smith . .. .Hazel Coughlan .Charlotte Andrews ..........C. H. S ...Elwin Hazeltine .....Douglas Reid . . .Wilbur Whitney BOOKS. The Flirt.................. Taming the Shrew........... Ah! Mary be Careful........ The Definite Object........ The Sign of the Flame...... His Own People............. The Pretense of the Parsonage. The Place Beyond the Winds The Thirteen Commandments The Rivals................. The Masquerade............. The Egotist................ The Music Master........... .........Dorothy Durkee ...........Almeda Davis .............Mary Poole ..............Graduation ...........Ruth Rossiter ........Christie Collins ...........Leland Kemp ............The Garage ........George Kingdom Dawley and R. Coleman ..............Miss Fish ...........Douglas Reid .........George Watson ‘ ‘ Make new friends, but keep the old; The first are silver: the latter gold.” Puzzled Diner: “What have you got for dinner?” Waiter: ‘ ‘ Roastbeeffriceasseechickenstewedlambhashedbakedand friedpotatoesjampuddingmilkteaandcoffee. Diner: “Give me the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighteenth, and nineteenth syllables.” “The neighbors object to your running the lawn mower at six o’clock in the morning,” said Mrs. Crosslots. “Which neighbors?” “The ones who play the phonograph till two o’clock in the morning.” Red-nosed Tramp: “Lady, kin I cut your grass for a meal?” “Go away! You look more like an old rake.” Page Thirty-four A Complete Line of Fresh Chocolates, Ice Cream, Cigars, Newspapers Mrs. M. Frank Son Harbor at Fifteenth. HAINES VIEWS Illustrations and Photographs Haines Photo Company News-Hera Id Bldg. LLOYD HEATH Instructor in Violin PITCHER’S JEWELRY STORE Excellent Repair Work Main Street MOVING, STORAGE, COAL and COKE FRED F. SMITH CO. Main Street E. C. THAYER Has Some of the Best SHOES Manufactured Come in and Try Them On Salesroom, 281 Main St. Phone 1263-Main HAZELTINE FLORAL COMPANY Greenhouses, 465 Liberty Street Phone 1412-Red R, S. WORK, Artistic Photographer Picture Framing Ground Floor Studios 183 Broad St. THE TATTLER George and Donald were upstairs getting dressed. Their mother was downstairs when she hoard George begin to cry. She ran upstairs to see what the trouble was and George, between sobs, managed to say: “Donald keeps singing The Star Spangled Banner and I can’t sit down to put my shoes on, and I will he late for school.” Tilda—“Pass the ’lasses.’’ Lizzie (who has attended school)—“Don’t say ‘’lasses’; say molasses.’’ Tilda—“Howt can I say mo’ lasses when I ain’t had none yet?” The Kind She Wanted—Mrs. 0 Poole (shopping) : “I want to see some mirrors.” Floorwalker: “Hand mirrors, madam?” Mrs. 0 Foole: “No! Some kind ye can see yer face in.” Freckles are the farmerettes’ service stars. He was three hours over leave and was up for office hours. Commanding Officer—“Private Smith, were you ever up before me?” Recruit—“I don’t know, sir, I rise every morning at reveille.” “Don’t you love to see things ripen and drop from the boughs in the fall?” “Yep, everything but the caterpillars.” Father—“You’re late again, Sylvia. This won’t do, you know. You must tell that man of yours that late hours are bad for one.” Sylvia—“All right, dad! But they are splendid for two.” “What comes after G?” asked the teacher of the class she was teaching the alphabet. “Whiz!” said the small boy with a big brother. Columbus discovered America in 1492 but the news didn’t reach Germany until 1918. Elwin Hazeltine in English 12B: “Carlyle plunged into his Essay on Burns with untold sincerity.” Louie: ‘ ‘ And at the same time plunged us into untold misery. ’ ’ Kate Blickensderfer in English 12B: “If Burns hadn’t died when he was so young he would have lived longer.” (Isn’t that surprising?) Page Thirty-six Pipe Organ Good Pictures ACADEMY THEATRE Our 1919 Policy “Pick of the Pictures” See the New VARSITY SUITS They’re all wool THE G. M. WHITNEY CO. CONNEALT SHOE SHINING PARLOR Hats Cleaned and Blocked White Shoes Dyed Brown Brown Shoes Dyed Black Candy Shoe Strings Soft Drinks Shoe Polish Fruit Pop Corn Tobacco Peanuts Christ Kelly, Prop. H. B. KURTZ The HALLMARK Store Brunswick Phonograph Pathe Records Victor Phonograph Victor Records THE TATTLER In History 12B: Miss Kahler: “Can anyone name some article that lias been laxed during the war?” Ruth Long: “Why, I haven’t bought any whiskey lately, Miss Kahler, but 1 know that a tax has been put on it. (Wanted to know by the class—Whether Ruth was in the habit of purchasing this article before the war). Miss Roberts speaking to a couple of noisy boys in the Science Class: “When 1 was a child 1 had childish ideas, when I became a man 1 put away childish ideas.” Doctor: Your wife is continually losing her mind. Husband: 1 should think she would, she has been giving me a piece of it for the last fifteen years. Miss Peck in English 1211: “Why was measuring whiskey not the best thing in the world for Burns to do?” Someone: “Because he drank more than he measured.” A CURE PROMISED. Lawyer: “ I'he .judge says you will get your hearing tomorrow.” Pat: Phwat! The saints be praised! An' me deaf fer fifteen years!” HOW HE DID IT. “What s tbe trouble now!’ demanded his employer when the office boy came in half an hour lale. “The ice on the pavements,” said the lad. “Every step I took, I slipped back two.” “You did, eh? Then how did you get here?” “I started back home.” SPOILED DARLING. Customer: “I think this meat is spoiled.” Butcher: “Perhaps so. mum. You see the meat came from a prize lamb, and1 it may have been petted too much.” AND THEN IT HAPPENED. He: “There is something dove-like about you.” She: “What is it?” He: “You are pigeon-toed.” Page, Thirty-eight DR. DAVENNY Dentist A. BJERSTEDT’S Pastry and Bread Shop, Main St. L. A. EATON SONS Leading Florists CONNEAUTDRUGCO. Main St. Park Ave. MAIN STREET BAKERY Quality Bread JOSLlN’S STUDIO Phonographs Grafonolas 208 Main St. CHARLIE WONG Laundry BARSKY BROTHERS Stylish Clothiers Main Street Perfection Laundry Lincoln Poucher JIM WAH Laundry EATS OF QUALITY Carl R. Blood Grocer GUTHRIE’S Drug, Book and Stationery Store. GROCERIES AND I)RL GOODS We handle nothing but the best. Our motto is “Satisfaction”. When in doubt call 5151-Main. West End Grocery Co. THE TATTLER IN EVERY BOY’S LIFE. At school he intended to ask her But he lacked the nerve by far And decided to wait until evening When he could call for her in his car. He drove by the house about forty-six times And then found it much too late. For luck he drove by once again— But went home without a date. Young fellow did this every happen to you When in your younger days Before you knew the girlies And understood fully their ways? CASES BEING HEARD. (Autumn Term of Court) “Al” Davis vs. “Happy” Kurtz. Plea: Lunar derangement. “Dot” Durkee vs. (name not to be printed). Defendant charged with desertion. C. Andrews. Charge : Failure to provide doughnuts after walks. Ray Connor. Charge: Breach of Promise. Cases Discharged. Charles Herrick—Hopeless. “My dear Miss Lane, do let me help you to some more pudding.” “Well, thanks,” said the young woman, “T will take some more, but only just a mouthful, please.” “Hilda,” said the hostess to the waitress, “fill Miss Lane’s plate.” Alice: “I thought you could keep a secret.” Mabel: “Well, I kept it for a week. Do you think I’m a cold-storage plant?” First Girl: “What does S. A. T. C. mean?” Second Girl: “I don’t know, but I think it’s Safe at The Col- lege.” Wilbur Whitney: “I wear nothing but Hart, Schaffner Marx clothes.” Somebody: “Don’t know ’im. I wear Bill’s or Pete’s, and if I can’t find theirs, I get Mike’s.” Page Forty SPENCERIAN Associate Yourself With a Large Business Concern Or, Manage a Business of Your Own In either case you will be handicapped without a thorough, systematic training in the principles of business management. A certain knowledge YOU MUST HAVE, if you are to make good. It is cheaper and you get there years sooner by acquiring this knowledge at the Spencerian School. Complete your High School course first. Then enter Spencerian, Cleveland. Many out-of-town students earn their entire school and living expenses while attending and in no way interefere with their courses. Twelve complete courses, including: Business Ad- ministration, Normal, Higher Accounting and Auditing, Cost Accounting, Stenography, Private Secretary, Bookkeeping, Banking, Advertising, Selling, etc. THE SPENCERIAN SCHOOL Euclid and East 18th St. Cleveland, Ohio Chartered by the State of Ohio to Confer Degrees. THE MASTERPHONE with THE MASTER TONE The most perfect reproduced on the market F. L. HORTON 233 Broad St. SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY Our Management Will Surely Please You THE CONNEAUT RESTAURANT STYLE LEADERS THE LEADER DEPARTMENT STORE THE TIRED STUDENT Will Be Much Refreshed After a short nap on one of our comfortable “Day Beds,” and it’s a great advantage to the student to “take a short nap” between the day’s work and the evening study hours. THE SIMONDS BENNETT COMPANY 221 Broad Street HERRICK’S Rings Bracelets Silverware Watch JEWELRY STORE Main Street THE CITIZENS BANKING TRU! m WM m- The Home of Christmas Savings Clubs mm