Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1917 volume:

THE LAUREL VOLUME V NINETEEN SEVENTEEN ■ Published Annually by- = = THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE COQUILLE HIGH SCHOOL Io iHiss iltae iu'Uti'lI Whose romrnfrrship ntth untiring rfforts hnfcr brought this rlnss surrrssfullo through their high srhool rarrrr Che 1£17 laurel is nffcrtimtntplij itcitiriitrft SCHOOL OFFICERS K W. L. KISTNER, Chairman F. C. TRUE H. 0. ANDERSON J. S. LAWRENCE. Clerk CHARLES A. HOWARD, Ph. B. Baker University University of California. University of Oregon City Superintendent of Schools FACULTY J. W. NOBLET, A. B. Principal Louisiana State University University of Oregon Mathematics ADA MAY NEWELL, A. B. Dakota Wesleyan University Chicago University History and German LAUREL GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT RENA ANDERSON, Oregon State Normal English. Mathematics LAUREL THE VALUE OF EDUC ATION k r k In times gone by it has been necessary to argue the value of education in order to persuade people to avail themselves of the educational advantages which were being offered. In these days when a much larger percentage of the young people are securing all the schooling possible, it may still be worth while to point out some of the values of higher education. With this idea, in mind we present the following paragraphs from an address on the “Uses of Education in Business,” by Charles Elliot, President Emeritus of Harvard: “We must not think of the liberal education of today as dealing with a dead past—with dead languages, buried people and exploded philosophies; on the contrary, everything which the schools now teach is quick with life and capable of application to modern uses. They teach indeed the languages and literature of Greece and Rome; but it is because those literatures are instinct with eternal life. They teach mathematics but it is the mathematics mostly created within the lifetime of the older men of this generation. In teaching English, French and German, they are teaching the modern vehicles of all learning—just what Latin was in mediaeval times. As to history, political science and natural science, the subjects themselves, and all the methods by which they are taught, may properly be said to be new within a century. Liberal education is not to be justly regarded as something dry, withered and effete; it is as full of sap as the cedars of Lebanon. “The business man in large affairs needs keen observation, a quick mental grasp of new subjects, and a wide range of knowledge. Whence come these powers and attainments—either to the educated or the uneducated—save through practice and study? But education is only systematic practice and study under guidance. The object of all good education is to develop just these powers—accuracy in observation, quickness and certainty in seizing upon the main points of a new subject, and discrimination in separating the trivial from the important in great masses of facts. “Successful business men themselves give no doubtful answer to the questions we are considering. With the rarest exceptions, they wish their sons to be educated to the highest point the sons can reach. No matter whether the father be himself an educated man or not, when his success in business has given him the means of educating his children, he is sure to desire that they receive a liberal education, whether they are going into business or not.” SI LAUREL T'wr ■ CLASS OFFICERS Ada A. Downs, President Alexander H. Lowe, Vice-President Zelma C. Strang, Secretary Edna A. Robison, Treasurer r. r r CLASS COLORS Green and Gold r CLASS FLOWER Cream Rose CLASS ADVISORS Miss Newell and Mr. Howard V CLASS MOTTO To Fail Is Un-American r r CLASS YELL Ki! Ki! Koax! Koax! Koi! The only class in Coquille Hi! Ki Ki! Koax! Koax! Koen! Senior Class of ’17! L 9 ' ZELMA STRANG Coquille, 1897. Coquille Grammar ’13. “Ugliest of Seven” 2; Class B. B. 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Vice Pres. Athletic Ass’n. 4; Picture Editor 4. “Her deep blue eyes smile constantly, as if they had, by fitness, Won the secret of a happy dream she does not care to speak.” WILLIAM PHILPOTT Erma, Missouri, 1899. Randolph High ’17. Joke Editor 4. “You can hunt the wide world over, And you’ll never find one so quiet.” CLARA HELLER McKinley, Ore., 1896. Gravel Ford Academy ’16. “Everyman” 3; Oratory and Debate 4. “A calm, quiet maid is our Clara, so neat. To hear her reciting is really a treat.” PAUL KIRSHMAN Portland 1900. Coquille Grammar ’14. Alumni 4. “Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look.” ADA DOWNS Amherst, Wis., 1897. Canby High ’15. Declamatory 3, 4; Medal Contest 3; Sec.-Treas. Glee Club 3; Capt. Class B. B. 3, 4; Pres. Glee Club 4; Pres. Sr. Class 4; ‘ Mr. Bob” 4; Society Reporter 4. “If all the world’s a stage let me be Juliet.” WELMAN BALL Midway, Idaho, 1900. Coquille Grammar ’14. Second Team B. B. 4; Athletic Editor 4. “His worst fault is his good looks.” LEANNA CURRY Coquille 1899. Coquille Grammar ’13. Pres. Glee Club 3; Class B. B. 3, 4; Vice Pres. Glee Club 4; “Mr. Bob” 4; Ass’t Business Mgr. 4; Sec. Germ. Club 4; Medal Contest 3, 4. “One who to herself is true And therefore must be so to you.' ALEXANDER LOWE Coquille 1900. Coquille Grammar ’14. Vice Pres. 4; Exchange Editor 4. “You can’t get angry with Alex because he’d say something and smile; and then it’s all off.” EDNA ROBISON Coquille 1899. Coquille Grammar ’13. “Ugliest of Seven” 2; Class B. B. 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Girls Athletics 4. “Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.” LESLIE SCI! BOEDER Arago, Ore., 1895. Coquille Grammar ’14. Laurel Reporter 1; Debate 3; Jr. V. Pres. 3; Yell Leader, 3, 4; V. Pres. Athletic Ass’n. 3; V. Pres. Lit. Society 3; Editor Laurel 4; Pres. Germ. Club 4; Athletic Ass’n. 4. “Deep on his front engraven, Deliberation sat and weighty care.” Q33 EUEL PHILPOTT Erma, Missouri, 1901. Randolph High '17. Enrollment 4. “Rough, common man but honeying at the whisper of a lass.” ARTHUR HOOTON Big Creek, Ore. 1898. Coquille Grammar ’13. Track Team 1, 2, 3; Class Treas. 3; Sergeant-at-arms 3, 4; Oratory 4; Business Mgr. “Laurel” 4. “None but himself can be his parallel.” MYRTLE CUNNINGHAM Coquille, 1897. Coquille Grammar ’13. Class Sec. 1; Declamatory 2; Medal Contest 2, 3; “Ugliest of Seven” 2; Class Pres. 3; “Laurel” Reporter 3; Debate 3; Ass’t Editor “Laurel” 4; Class B. B. 4. “Doesn’t approve of teaching so expects to enter the matrimonial field.” MARION SCHBOEDER Norway, Ore., 1898. Norway Grammar ’13. Class B. B. 3, 4; Glee Club 4; “Mr. Bob” 4; Music Editor 4. “Happy am I, from care I’m free. Why aren’t they all contented like me?” THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’17 m m m Here comes the Senior class all proud and sly, The class the Freshmen all do like to spy. The first on roll is Alexander Lowe, The brightest one in class as we all know. The next is Arthur Hooton, great and strong, Who never likes to study all day long. Our most loved president is Ada Downs; We know her gentle voice where’er it sounds. Our Edna Robison with face so fair Has eyes so bright, and pretty, dark brown hair. Now Euel Philpott likes to have his fun, But he almost always waits till school is done. His brother William is a fine good chap, Although he is sometimes inclined to nap. Paul Kirshman always has his German well, But when he studies, we never can tell. We all like Leslie Schroeder’s happy laugh. “Shrock” is the biggest of the “Laurel” staff. Leanna Curry seems of girls the best; She seldom tries to put on us a jest. When Marion Schroeder shows her fine, red hair, Say anything but good, we do not dare. We all like Myrtle Cunningham so gay, For she intends to be quite wise some day. Tall Zelma Strang is slim and very fair; She often curls her straight and yellow hair. Good Welman Ball with pleasing, winning smile Is seen with nose o’er books at least a while. Now Clara Heller is one of our class; Of knowledge she has not an extra mass. Now this completes the class of T7; You see there are in number just fourteen. We do regret we can no longer stay, But we thank you, C. H. S., Good day! —Clara E. Heller. LAUREL HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’17 w n m The Senior Class of T7 made its debut in the year 1913, with an enrollment of eighteen. Our passing has been singular and successful. We came suddenly, and now, as we take our leave suddenly, we look back and see many mistakes that have been corrected, and many good things we have accomplished as a class through our alma mater, the Coquille High School. In entering upon our Freshman year, we seemed at first to reverse the usual order of things. The Freshies hazed the Seniors, and instead of being a docile, trembling class in the face of the advanced and learned Seniors, we were spirited, and determined we would not be held down by old customs. In our Sophomore year returned the fruits of our labor. The speakers in the annual Declamatory and Oratorical Contests were chosen from our lists. One of these retained the McCormick cup in our school for another year. Three of the debaters were from our class, and two of these represented the school in the county contest. In the school Declamatory Contest a member of our class won the medal. Besides our Interscholastic activities the class has been a social force in the High School. In the Corn Carnival during our Junior year our “Lengthiest” classman captured the pig, which furnished a good time for a large majority of the students of High. At Hallowe’en we gave a large party for the student body. Nearly all the school was present and an enjoyable evening was spent. A large, strictly Junior, party was given February 19. Since then the class appetite for chicken has not diminished. Two Juniors debated that year; a Junior represented the school in the county Declamation and won the medal in the school Declamatory contest. One of the delegates sent to the State High School Track Meet was a Junior classman. This year the Seniors of ’17 again entertained in the way which only they know how, the entire High School being their guests at a Hallowe’en party. It was a stunt party, and we nearly “got some of the Freshies’ Goats.” To make the graduating year more pleasant we have instituted a custom among Seniors. Upon each one’s birthday, if it comes within the school year, that one is to bring a cake to the class. We have celebrated several times this year—among them the “Twenty-first” of a certain member of the faculty. The lady teachers have decided to celebrate their “sweet-sixteen” birthday hereafter. “Mr. Bob,” a comedy, was given as the class play. There was a large audience and their enthusiasm proved it a success. With our usual readiness, we came forth and again gave Coquille her representatives in the Declamatory and Oratorical Contests. In the Declamatory Contest our speaker won the Coos County Cup, the first time this school has been in possession of it. We shall have representatives in the medal contests and look forward with the expectation of seeing a member of our class receiving the High School medal. Leanna Curry s Arthur Hooton, you horrid thing, I’m really sure and certain You’ll never even have one wing And from the heat you’ll be hurtin’. S MARY’S GOAT. R R R Mary had a William goat, And he was black as jet. And everywhere that Mary went That goat went too, you bet. He followed her to school one day, Which was against the rule. It made the children laugh and shout To see a goat at school. And so old Whackem turned him out, But still he lingered near, And waited just outside the door Till Whackem should appear. Then he ran to meet him; He ran his level best. He met him just behind, you know, Just down below the vest. LA UR SENIOR WILL K •� K We, the Senior Class of 1917, of the Coquille High School, City of Co-quille, County of Coos, State of Oregon, being sound of mind and memory and not acting under menace, fraud, duress or undue influence, make, publish and declare this, our last will and testament, to-wit: First—We hereby nominate and appoint Marvel Skeels and Barbara Treichler, of said Coquille High School, the executrices of this, our last will and testament. Second—We direct our executrices hereinbefore named, as soon as they have the legacies hereinafter named, to deliver the same with proper haste. Third—To the Preps we bequeath our extreme demureness and quietness while in the sacred halls of the Coquille High School. Fourth—To the assuming, green Frosh we leave our own extreme modesty of our own good merits. Fifth—To the sophisticated Sophomores we bequeath our ability to win first honors in all events open to us. Sixth—To the Juniors we hand down our privilege of talking during study periods. Seventh—I, “Patty” Downs, do bequeath to Janitor Peart the privilege of dusting the Declamatory cup and to keep it by force, if necessary, from the contaminating touch of all underclassmen. Eighth—I, “Shrock” Schroeder, do bequeath to Bill Oerding my ability to eat candy in school without getting caught. Ninth—I, “Katherine” Strang, do solemnly bequeath to Gladys Nosier my ability to refrain from the use of powder. Tenth—I, “Philip” Hooton, will to Almond Martin the honor of taking the hero part in H. S. play. Eleventh—I, “Mr. Bob” Curry, will to my loving sister Alice my poetical inclination. Twelfth—I, Alex. Lowe, hand down to Fred Lorenz my ability to keep quiet when someone else is talking. Thirteenth—I, Clara Heller, do bequeath my extreme forwardness to Sylvia Neely. Fourteenth—I, Myrtle Cunningham, leave to Rosa Fredenburg my matrimonial desires. Fifteenth—I, Paul Kirshman, bequeath to John Stanley my talent as a German student. LAUR es|£ Sixteenth—I, Edna Robison, bequeath to Katie Price my knowledge of flirting and men Seventeenth—I, Marion Schroeder, do will my love of dancing to Mildred Neely. Eighteenth—I, Will Philpott, bequeath my extreme modesty to Charles Willey. Nineteenth—I, Welman Ball, bequeath to Alice Curry my power to grow shorter. Twentieth—I Euel Philpott, will to Bessie Johnson my exhuberant spirits. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of the Senior Class in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred seventeen. “Katherine Rogers” “Patty Capulet” SOMETHING NEW r m If the children come home exhausted from their examinations, it is no wonder. Fancy the mental strain they have undergone to evolve such answers as these, which were selected from those given by New York State pupils in a regents’ examination: The chamois is valuable for its feathers; the whale for its kerosene oil. Climate is caused by the emotions of the sun around the earth. The purpose of the skeleton: something to hitch meat to. A blizzard is the inside of a hen. George Washington married Martha Curtis and in due time became the father of his country. The alimentary canal is located in the northern part of Indiana. The qualifications of a voter at a school meeting are that he must be the father of a child for eight weeks. Gender shows whether a man is feminine, masculine or neuter. Four animals belonging to the cat family are the father cat, the mother cat, and the two little kittens. “The government of England is a limited mockery,” wrote one school child after patient thought. Li CLASS PROPHECY « r. While sitting in my chair and gazing idly out over our fair city, some Blue-birds chanced to light on the telephone wire near the window. They were exceptionally beautiful birds and thus attracted more than my passing interest. Unconsciously my thoughts turned to the saying that Bluebirds mean happiness and memories. Pondering this statement I dreamily watched them and while so doing I seemed to conjure a similar scene in the long ago. I seemed to be transported back to the last happy months of my school life. There rose before my semi-conscious mind a picture of the dear old High School Building and class of T7, while happy Blue-birds caroled outside. All that happy throng appeared clustered round the Assembly Hall as in the days of yore. They were the same—yet not the same. Following this train of thought I traced my classmates thru the years that spanned the Gulf of Time to the present day. Thru the struggles and hardships, heartaches and disappointments, to success at last, I fol-each one in his career. Our president, Ada Downs, was now a famous nurse and as the head of the largest hospital in New York, was loved and honored by all who knew her. Alexander Lowe was a wonderful engineer. He had worked out some new idea which had greatly improved his profession. Welman Ball would always rather talk science than anything else, so now he was perfectly happy as the head of the Science department of a large western college. William Philpott and his brother Euel were known as the most up-to-date farmers in the world. They were constantly in demand for lectures and articles on Scientific Farming. Edna Robison had been to China as U. S. Minister for several years. Under her clever management all our trouble with China had been cleared away and the two nations were on the friendliest terms. Zelma Strang had completed her musical education abroad and was famous the world over as a pianist. She was happily married now and was mistress of a magnificent home on the Hudson. After the Great War, our German Paul had sailed for Germany, bent on building up the nation again. There he proved how diplomatic he really was. As a ruler he put the Kaiser to shame. Leslie Schroeder owned the largest newspaper plant in America. He had natural ability in directing and general supervision of work and had made a success. There was one classmate who always talked electricity wherever he went. The world over, Arthur Hooton was known and honored. One of my old friends was in the aviation corps of the ;VK|a| United States army. A brilliant woman possessed of tact and the desire to serve, Leanna Curry had risen to a position of honor and trust. My class was not without its School Marm. Clara Heller believed in modern methods of instruction, and as head of the department of Education at Wellesley she had greatly improved her profession. There is always some one who loves music and brilliant lights. Marion Schroeder loved her profession and had made a name lor herself. She had spent two seasons in London, once appearing before the royal family by special invitation. As a dancer she had no equal. Viewing these old School Mates I longed to talk to them. I wanted to tell them how glad I was to see them. I started forward but was blinded by a flash of light. This recalled me to earth and I found myself in my sumptuous but lonely quarters. Life had not yielded all I anticipated. The wealth I had inherited from my bachelor uncle did not, and I knew it never could, fill the vague longing for a soul-mate. The peace and happiness that comes from having some one with whom to share each joy and sorrow would ever be denied me. Travel and pleasure I found were not good substitutes. As the rays of the setting sun streamed thru the window, they seemed to me like the last rays of hope vanishing behind the horizon. The longing I had tried to banish from my heart returned and I wanted to see my class mates once more. Yet I knew that each was doing his part and the early prophecies were being fulfilled. I alone seemed a failure of all that class. Myrtle Cunningham T7. THE JOHNNY-JUMP-UP. m m m Wake, you beautiful flower; You blossom with heart of gold, Add color to each woodland bower, And bring joy the same as of old. The birds do sing, The frogs do croak, And the leaves do spring From the limbs of the oak. K □ LAUR |3| n % Jrg- South Bend, Wash., April 2, 1917. To the Class of 1917, Coquille High School. Dear young Friends: I greatly appreciate your request for a letter, but feel my inability to bring you a message of real worth. I have felt, and still do feel, a real interest in the members of the class of 1917, even though our paths lead apart. As your former class adviser, it will not be amiss for me to give you a little advice as you are about to enter upon another phase of your life. History from the beginning of time shows that the successful nation is always the prepared nation. So it is in life. We must be trained and ready to fight the battles of life in order to be successful men and women. The most effective weapon we can use is knowledge, and this is never obtained without struggles or sacrifices. In your quest for knowledge you have fought many obstinate battles, but by perseverance and hard work you have overcome them, one by one. When you go out into the wrorld to do your share of work, you will be met by obstacles that will at first seem insurmountable. The test of your manhood or womanhood will come in surmounting these obstacles. The time will soon come when you will acknowledge your first defeat, but when you have learned to take advantage of your defeat and rise above it, then you will begin to taste the true joy of life. It is not the one who remains LA UR undefeated, but the one who rises above his defeats that makes the greatest success. Make every hour of your life produce for you. The years drift by all to soon and presently you will miss your youthful ability to broaden your mind. The time to make a firm foundation for life is in youth. Sad indeed is the life that must go back in later years to lay a new foundation. The greatest joy in this life comes to those who are capable of doing things and doing them well. No matter what your peculiar place in life may be, the same elements are necessary for success. When you come to the turning from youth to age, it is my sincerest desire that every member of the class of 1917 may have accomplished that duty which will bring the greatest good. Sincerely, Mabel J. Hansen. A CROP OF SPRING POETRY. � ? The flowers bloom in their beauty, The birds are beginning to sing, And all over the hills and the valleys We see the heralds of spring. Mr. howard’s a long, slim gent, Who gives many’s the kid a dent; He lays them o’er the table Applies a hose as per fable Until they are really quite bent. «t Marvel to Edna, when ready to leave school: “Oh, Edna, wait a minute, Zem’s gone back in her desk again.” (Goodness, we didn’t think she was quite that small.) CLASS OFFICERS n m Catherine Hersey, President Leland Peart, Vice-President Sylvia Neely, Sec.-Treas. Myrtle Neely, “Laurel” Reporter CLASS ADVISER Miss Mabel Bay CLASS COLORS Gold and White CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS MOTTO To the stars through difficulty • r CLASS YELL Gold and White, Gold and White Juniors, Juniors, they’re all right. n 1 LAUREL THE JUNIORS m m % The Junior Class, one autumn day, Sallied to school for work and play. So gaily was their work begun, That everything at first seemed fun. But their gay laugh died and a vague unrest O’erspread their spirits with the first hard test. German, Geometry, Chemistry too, No wonder the world took a bluish hue. And the Juniors sighed with a secret pain, “Ah, that vacation were here again!” Some talked of quitting, but the rest said, “Never, No one shall call us quitters, ever!” Yet oft in the midst of the morning’s work, Which they sometimes felt inclined to shirk; They would look at the Seniors and sigh, “Ah me! That we like you next year may be. “We will walk about with pomp and pride. And teach the Freshmen to be dignified.” But why think of the lofty Senior Class When there still remain the exams to pass? For of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are these, “We may flunk again.” M. L. N. ’18. t r Ada accomplishes what was thought to be impossible (on account of her weight) flying in the air. LAUR JUNIOR NOTES « « The Class of ’18 have, during their Junior year, kept up the high standard of efficiency for which they have been distinguished ever since entering H. S. Our class sustained a heavy loss during the year, when five of our loyal number, Lela (Barker) Avery, Perna Danielson, Jack Leach, Herbert Lukens and Charles Oerding, left school to take up other lines of work. Perna and Charles are planning to return to school next fall. We can proudly boast that it was a member of our class who won first prize in the short story contest. One of the members of this class also won second prize for State Good Roads essay. The Junior Class is well represented in the Girls’ Glee Club, and what kind of an orchestra would the H. S. have were it not for one of the Junior boys? Several members of our class are cartoonists and some have poetic ability. We are a very patriotic class, our report cords even showing the national red, white and blue. In basket ball we also took an active part. A member of the Junior Class was Business Manager of the Athletic Association and one of the star players in the C. H. S. Basket Ball team. The Junior girls had a strong and undaunted team. They could take defeat manfully and try again with increased vim. Despite their untiring efforts in the pursuit of knowledge, the Juniors have had quite a festive year. First they gave a bonfire party in Patterson’s Grove to which the entire H. S. was invited. Then there was the class party at the W. 0. W. hall, the picnic trip to Bessie Johnson’s home, below Riverton, and last, the Junior-Senior reception. All of these were very enjoyable and successful affairs. Our aim is to make each year more profitable and enjoyable than the preceding one. Mr. G: (to those who got out of exams) “Could you have passed the exams?’’ The answer was, “No!” G: “I don’t believe you should be exempt at 85 per cent, then.” John D: “Maybe that was the 15 per cent, they didn’t know.” LAUREL JUNIOR STUNT ■� The following stunt was dramatically presented by the Juniors, with the assistance of their adviser, Miss Bay, at the Junior-Senior reception on April 7. It had been a hard day for the teachers and Miss Bay felt especially tired. None of the pupils in the Eng. Ill class had had their lessons an .; many other trying things had happened. In the evening Miss Bay retired to her room and sat down to correct some theme papers. Unconsciously her head began to droop and she soon fell asleep. A number of pupils were assembled. Maud Toates, who was sitting at a table, rose and said: “The meeting will please come to order. I suppose many of you have heard comments on our hasty action, but we have decided that we have stood as much as we possibly can. This is an indignation meeting for the purpose of deciding whether such indignities as have passed are to be allowed to continue. Please bring the culprit before us.” Two of the pupils rose and escorted Miss Bay to a position in front of the judge. “Have you anything to say before your crimes are commented on ?” “Nothing, your honor,” and the culprit meekly bowed her head. “Very well, Miss Clerk will read a statement of the offense.” Myrtle Neeley, acting as reading clerk, rose and began to read. “First, it is charged that you made Alexander Lowe throw a perfectly good chew of gum into the waste basket today. Is this so ?” “It is,” she whispered and again the head was bent. “Second, it is alleged that you sent Clara Heller from the room yesterday for not studying. Is this true?” “It is—but” “Enough, she admits her guilt. Proceed Miss Clerk.” “Third, we are told that you made Paul Kirshman stand in the corner today for talking without permission. Is this also true?” “Yes!” “Ah! fourth, please.” “Fourth, it is said that you made Arthur Hooton leave the room and enter in a more lady-like manner. Is this correct ?” “Yes.” “Fifth, we are told that you made Marion Schroeder share a pickle with you when she might as well have eaten it all herself.” LAUREL “That is true.” “Sixth, is it true that you moved Edna Robison’s and Zelma Strang’s seats farther apart just because they were talking about Mr. Gary’s expulsion from Congress?” “I did.” “Seventh, Leslie Schroeder had a bag of peanuts yesterday. We were told that you made him give it to you. Where is it?” “Miss Newell and I ate them.” “Eighth, Leanna Curry’s notebook wasn’t in on time. What did you do to her?” “I made her write on the board one hundred times ‘I will have my notebook in on time next month’ ” “Ninth, Ada Downs’ grammar didn’t suit you and so you kept her in after class and made her use correct English; did you ?” “I did.” “Tenth, We have been told that you criticized Myrtle Cunningham's arguing very severely and so hurt her feelings that she will argue no more.” “That is true.” “Eleventh, the Philpott boys lost their themes overboard when coming to school this morning and we are told that you kept them in at noon and made them write new ones.” “Also true.” “Twelfth, we understand that you made Welman Ball take a back seat so that those who had been sitting behind him could see the front black board.” “I did.” “We have a larger list of crimes on hand, but we have not time to go into them tonight. We shall proceed to decide what shall be done about this at once.” Doris Tyrrell rose to her feet and said, “I move that the presiding officer pronounce sentence.” Several seconds were heard and after a short pause the judge said: “I will be lenient toward you this time and make a light sentence. No collaterals are to be handed in, only one theme a week. Oral examinations to be given; short lessons in the English literature and no interference with whispering, gum chewing, etc. If the prisoner has nothing to say the escorts will please conduct her to the door.” “Oh, what a horrible dream!” cried Miss Bay as she woke up and, finding her theme papers still waiting, she hurriedly resumed her work. Maud Toats. CLASS MOTTO The past ever gone, the future still our own. s CLASS COLORS Green and White CLASS FLOWER White Rose S CLASS OFFICERS Fred Lorenz, President Ruth Stanley, Vice President Elmer Neeley, Sec.-Treas Myrtle Neeley, “Laurel” reporter S CLASS ADVISER John L. Gary CLASS OF ’19 r, m We are the class of nineteen So happy and so gay; At school we’re never very mean But just inclined to play. We study hard from morn till night. And daily mind the rule. We’ve but a single aim in life Which is to get thru school. In patriotism we will pass. And this you can’t ignore For one brave member of our class Enlisted for the war. Oh! we’re the class of nineteen And proud of this are we, For like the class of seventeen Some day we’re sure to be. —Elmer Neely. SOPHOMORE VALENTINE PARTY r •� The annual Sophomore party was held the Saturday evening, preceed-ing Valentine Day at the home of the Class Advisor, Mr. Gary. The decorations were in keeping with the occasion, hearts and cupids. Partners for the evening were secured by the gentlemen guessing milady from a study of the feet: i. e. shoes. The partners then made a trip to the rogues’ gallery where they guessed who was who from gazing at the happy countenances of baby pictures of their classmates. Conversation was next indulged in, and then all were informed by the hostess that each was to write a poem about his partner. This contest, a close one, was won by Irene Kime. Suddenly the rooms were darkened and when the lights again flashed on they were of a bright crimson hue. Refreshments of ice cream and heart shaped cookies were served in the colors of the class—green and white. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY K r r Just a year ago the Sophomore class of 1918 declared with perfect confidence that never before had there been such a class. Perhaps this was true then, but a year has passed. Within that time a new force has been at work which has carried by storm all obstacles in its path, and now we claim that the class of ’19 should wear the crown. To even mention our manifold deeds of renown would fill a volume—but we think you should know something of this mighty class. Happy in the knowledge that we were Sophomores, the aim we had worked for all of last year, our class of ’19 assembled in Room III early in Sept, and choose Mr. Gary as our class advisor for the year. Next we elected Honorable Fred Lorenz, President, Ruth Stanley, Vice-President, and Elmer Neeley, Secretary-Treasurer. Here we decided to keep the same class flower, colors and motto that we had last year, believing them to be the very best that could be selected any time. It was at this meeting that we realized that there had been a great decrease in our number, about fourteen in all. This was caused largely by the fact that a number of our bright Freshie classmates skipped the Sophomore year and registered as Juniors. We miss our brothers and sisters very much but they seem to be making good in the monstrous step they have taken. During the course of the year we attended many social affairs given by the upper classmen. And on Feb. 10 we decided to give one for ourselves which proved a great success. Later in the year when the spring weather came and wild flowers were in bloom our class took a hike up on the hills beyond the city reservoir. Here many snapshots were taken and we enjoyed the departure from our studies and the ramble over the hills. This hike will never be forgotten by the Sophs. Our loyalty to our country is indicated by the fact that one of our number, Earl Isensee, has enlisted in the hospital corps. Athletically speaking our class has been a glorious success. In Foot-Ball we contributed four able men to the field and in Basket-Ball, two of the star players were from our class. We do not know what the Faculty say about us but we are sure they think this is the best Sophomore class that has ever been enclosed within the arms of this “Mighty Institution,” and we are going to give them good reasons to say that the class of 1919 is the best Senior Class in the history of the Coquille School. Jig’s got the “Ammonia” (poor fellow). CLASS COLORS Red and White CLASS FLOWER Red Rose CLASS OFFICERS r, at r, Charles Willey, President Barbara Treichler, Vice President—“Laurel” Reporter Pauline Chase Sec.-Treas. 4 CLASS ADVISER J. W. Noblet LAUREL TWO LITTLE FRESHMEN r r m Two little Freshmen in school one day, Began to laugh and then to play, Both of them had their lessons done, And this is the way they were having such fun. The teacher rose up and said very slow, “Be quiet! or into the office you’ll go But the Freshies kept on as if they’d not heard Any of the teacher’s angry words. Then the janitor took his sweeping broom, And swept the two Freshmen right out of the room; So they sat themselves down by the side of the door, While the janitor finished sweeping the floor. They crept back in so quiet and nice, All covered with dust and as cold as ice. Altho the price they had to pay, They said, “Just wait, we’ll be Sophs some day.” Minnie Finley. S PHILIP’S PSLAM R R R The Ford is my auto. I shall not want another. It maketh me to lie down beneath it; It soureth my soul. It leadeth me into paths of ridicule for its namesake. Yea, though I ride thru the valleys I am towed up the Hill; For I fear much evil. Thy rod and thy engine discomfort me, I annoint my tires with patches; My radiator runneth over. I repair blow-outs in the presence of mine enemies Surely if the thing followeth me all the days of my life. I shall dwell in the bug-house forever! —(Exchanged) LAUREL FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY k k r We, the class of ’19, entered Coquille High last September, and were glad to have reached the place we had looked forward to for so long. At first we were scorned by the upper classes, but we can truly say we were not as green and unsophisticated as they imagined, and we soon entered into the school life and social activities with a true class spirit. The latter part of September we held a class meeting and elected a president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer. Mr. Noblet was chosen as our class advisor, and we chose Red and White for our colors, and the Red Rose for our class flower. We also chose as our motto “With the ropes of the past we will ring the bells of the future.’’ Barbara Treich-ler at this time was appointed class reporter. Our first social activities were begun when we gave the second semester Freshmen a party. Everyone there said it was the best party they had ever attended. The General Science Club, the first of its kind in the school, was organized by the Freshmen. About the middle of March the club was entertained at the home of one of its members, and a very enjoyable evening spent. Then, speaking of athletics, our class did its share in furnishing boys for foot-ball and basket-ball teams. Who was the foot-ball captain? Why a mighty Freshman, of course. Nor are the boys the only members worthy of mention along this line, for the Freshmen girls put forth the best basket-ball team in High, defeating every team they played, and, we might as well say, won the championship. After starting in so auspiciously, we shall endeavor to continue our high standard until we have completed our Senior year and start out on life’s road. A tall farmer from above Coquille, Rode to town on his wonderful wheel; He fell in the dirt, Tore a hole in his shirt; How awful ashamed he must feel. CLASS OFFICERS r, r r Paul Crouch, President Camilla Lorenz, Vice-President Muriel Landrith, Secretary Catherine Robinson, Donald Pierce, Editors Lorin Schroeder, Cartoonist CLASS COLORS Gold and White CLASS FLOWER Carnation HISTORICAL PAGEANT The revival of pageantry in our public schools offers new possibilities in historic interest, nature and romance. This year our eighth grade gave an historical pageant based upon the state text “Mace’s History” and supplementary material secured from the state library. We called our pageant “The Spirit of Patriotism.” For weeks before the event we were busy planning our costumes, writing up our individual parts and practising. During the drawing period we printed our programs and decorated their covers with water colors. They were designed by Donald Pierce. Under the efficient management of our class president, Paul Crouch, and his assistants the stage was arranged, the curtains made and hung and a back ground of evergreens woven to represent a forest scene. Much of the success of the pageant was due to the excellent work of our pianist, Camilla Lorenz, who played for the entire performance. PREP DONTS m Don’t waste powder on your face—war with Germany is here. Don’t be like the Soph’s—silence is the last resort of the foolish. Don’t eat candy unless it is soft enough to swallow at a jiffy’s notice. Don’t talk back if you don’t want a quiet little chat with the Prof. Don’t put pencils behind your ears it will make them stand out like wings. Don’t monkey with eggs—they’re dangerous. Don’t fall in Dolly’s dimple—you might get drowned. Don’t get the big head—the freshies have it already. Don’t chew gum—unless you have a hollow tooth. s Mr. Noblet: “Now Folks, I want to teach you how I—aw—attack these problems.” ■H IN MEMORIAM MARY AGNES FUSONNE 1896-1916 n e n Mary Fusonne was a student in the Coquille High School for two years and as a member of the class which graduates this year, she won the esteem of both teachers and pupils; but only those who became most intimately acquainted with her can appreciate to the full her kind, loyal spirit. She was a faithful student, earnest in school and religious work. She had high ideals, which she strove to attain, for the betterment of mankind; but before her preparation had been completed it was the will of the Master that she should be called home. Her true, lovable character and kindness toward all, leave memories that make us better for having known her. DO YOU REMEMBER « ► When Mr. Noblet gave Lengthy a definite grade in Am. History? When the man in the Garage at Marshfield took Marvel for Jamie’s sister ? When Marvie asked Fritz if he had cold feet? When Arthur’s seat wasn’t exactly stationary? When Edna was in the fourth dimension? The morning Mr. Gary picked the long hair off of Mr. Noblet’s shoulder? When Marion wanted to return her 4th report card? The morning when the boys in Room 1 took off their coats and Mr. Gary made them put them on again? When Ada smoked? When Barbara didn’t know where to find her feet? When the light hair was found on Fred’s shoulder? Do you suppose it was June’s? The morning Leanna smiled at Mr. Noblet? When Jack’s corn had ears? When Jig played doctor and held Bessie’s hand? When Ada “teached?” When Miss Bay said, “Arthur sit down or you will get called down ?” Whether Welman ever found himself? Why Alice likes the song, “I’d Like to Change My Name ?” S Now Clara asked one in her class one day; “There were upon my desk five flies; suppose, And I should kill no more than one, let’s say. How many would be left? Do you know, Rose?” The pupil scratched her curly head a bit, Then answered, “One—the one that’s dead. That’s it.” —C. E. H. r. v r. Arthur: (To Zem who was singing) “You sang the first verse didn’t you?” Zem: “No, I sang alto.” LAUREL WHEN I PLAYED DETECTIVE First Prize Story We had been missing chickens from our hen house pretty regularly and all attempts to catch the thieves had failed. I rather suspected that some of the negroes in the neigborhood wer§ responsible for our losses, but I had not been able to fasten my suspicions on any particular one. Our cook was a young negro girl named, Dinah, and many of her friends often came to see her. At last, after I had thought on the subject for a long time, I decided that Sam Brown must be responsible for the disappearance of the chickens as it was he that came most frequently to see Dinah. One day I saw Dinah receive a note from one of the little negro boys. I watched and when I saw my chance I secured the note and read it, easing my conscience by repeating, “All’s fair in love and war and chicken stealing.” The note read: “Dear Dinah, please meet me at the bend in the road at eight o’clock tonight. Have everything ready and bring one with you.—Sam.” When I read that I was astounded. Dinah, our Dinah, surely could not be guilty of complicity in the chicken stealing. But surely she must be. The words “bring one with you,” proved without doubt that she was guilty. I waited and watched and when Dinah slipped away at half past seven, I was not far behind. The night was a dark one, ideal for amateur detective work. I kept at a discreet distance behind her and saw her join some one at the bend in the road. When they came under the one light leading to town and I saw two girls and a man. More mystery! Who was the other girl with them I wondered. Well, I followed them clear to the town, where they stopped at a house. I followed them and saw on the door the name, “Ephraim Higgins, Minister.” Well, what could that mean ? Nothing daunted, I walked up to the door and rapped. A colored woman came to the door and I said, “Is Dinah here?” “Yes, Ma’am,” she answered, “right in here. Be quiet please.” I tiptoed to the door and peeked into the room. There were Dinah and Sam and the Methodist minister, and the minister was marrying Dinah and Sam! There sat a suit case on the floor. Of couse it was all clear to me now. In spite of the fact that Dinah’s mother opposed Sam, they were going to be married anyway and the “one” referred to in the note meant the suitcase. I felt very humiliated and got outside as quickly as possible. When I arrived home my father informed me that he had found a dog in the chicken house, which proved to be the thief. Maud Toates. LJ AN INDIAN LEGEND Second Prize Story While little John sat with the old Chief near the shores of a small lake called “The Sleeping Waters,” he asked the Indian why the lake always looked black and the aged warrior told him this story. There was once a little Indian girl whose father was a powerful chief. Winona led a carefree, happy life, for she had everything that an Indian maid might wish. The other Indians all showed her much respect and brought her many presents becouse she was the daughter of their chief. One day while she was walking in a pine grove near the Indian village, she heard a strange sound and, looking up, she gave a cry of despair, for she saw before her a young brave of their hated enemy, the Senecas. But her fears were soon gone for he assured her he would not think of harming a lone maiden. And when they parted she promised to meet him again in the same place. And after that she went often to the pine grove. The chief, in the meantime, realizing that his daughter was no longer a child, bargained with the chief of a neighboring tribe for some furs and food, agreeing to give Winona in payment. When she heard this she was very sad. Not knowing what to do, she went to the pine grove and told the young brave. He advised her to run away with him but she wanted to get some of her treasured trinkets and see her mother before she went, so she told him that if he would meet her near “The Sleeping Waters,” she would slip away the following night. So after everyone was asleep Winona went out to where the ponies were grazing and took the chief’s favorite horse, a little coal black racer. It was bright moonlight, and being a good rider she was soon out of the chief’s reach. But as she was slowing down to a moderate rate there was a crackling in the brush and her horse became frightened and started to run. All her efforts to stop him were in vain, and as the young brave stood waiting, he saw Winona and the black pony plunge over the cliff into the gleaming waters of the lake. And ever since that fateful night the lake has shown in inky blackness under the moon’s pale gleam.” After the old Indian had finished his story, he sat for a long time looking out across the lake where Winona was supposed to have met her tragic death, and when at last he looked down at the boy beside him, the little lad was sound asleep, probably dreaming of the unfortunate Indian maiden. Alice Schroeder. Mr. Gary: “What do we use HF for?’ Welman: “Itching.” (Etching.) SCHOOL CALENDAR r, « September 11. Enrollment. 12. William Philpott pronounces his name in Chemistry class. 13. Test tube breaks in Chemistry class. 14. Seniors organize. 15. Mr. Gary: “The Freshmen, some prefer hot water, some steam, and some hot air.” 18. Two Senior girls interview all boys. 19. Myrtle treats the Seniors to a cake. 21. The German Club hold their monthly party at Miss Newell’s. “Nubbins” gives Miss Newell malted milk tablets to live on. 22. Lecture by J. J. Stanley, who gave the outline and principles of law. 25. Myrtle sends Arthur a ruler. Over half the high school pupils were absent on account of the circus. 26. Zem splits her throat trying to sing. She’s a little horse (hoarse). 27. The Athletic Association elects its officers for the year. 28. First laboratory period. 29. First practice game of F. B. with town boys. October 2. Mr. Stanley finishes outline on law speech. 3. Girls express their opinion of not allowing inter-scholastic girls basket ball. 5. The Juniors give a party for the high school in Patterson’s grove. 9. Gary gives instruction as to applause. Miss Bay collects money for magazines. Lecture delayed. 10. Marvel: “I guess I’ll take this into room IV to Gary. He’s there alone, isn’t he?” 11. American history class puts Hub to sleep. 12. German Club at Schroeder’s. 13. Foot ball rally at school house. 16. First report cards given out. Many long faces as a result. 17. Seniors adopt A1 Daniels into class. Three days’ vacation for institute announced. 20; Football game at Marshfield. C. K. K. C. girls go along. 23. Seniors receive plays and vote to accept management of Oregon Glee Club. 24. Bug day. 25. Myrtle nearly gets kicked out of class. Noblet tells M. A. to take their bonnets and go home. 26. Marvie asks Welman if he will dress. 27. Barber shop in basement. 28. Hallowe’en party given by Seniors in school house for the High School students. 30. Gwen’s tablet takes a journey. November 1. Much discussion about Mrs. M. N. Noblet. 2. Jack and Leslie start in the glass breaking business. 3. Mr. Stanley gives another law lecture, “The Tort.” The clock stops. 6. Straw ballot for President. Wilson wins. 7. Election. First yell practice. 8. Dean Morton gives humorous lecture on half-baked pancakes. Also gives us 8 minutes. 9. The Booth is fixed at the Korn Show. 10. Mr. Barrow speaks on “The Why and What of Law.” 13. Myrtle laughed but didn’t get out. 14. Long, light, blond hair found on Jamie’s coat. 15. Football and basketball suits called in. 16. Many incomplete report cards. 17. Mr. Chase gives law lecture on “Property, Real and Personal.” 20. Ada appears with a sparkler on her engagement finger. 21. Gary picks a hair off Mr. Noblet’s shoulder. 22. Room III locked. 23. German Club meets at Leanna’s. 24. First night practice in basket ball. 29. Announcement of two days Thanksgiving vacation. December 4. Many pupils don’t want to go to school after four days vacation. 5. Lecture by Mr. Driver on “The Man Four Square.” 7. Make up day in chem. lab. 8. Lecture on literature by Rev. Law. 10. Many absent with grippe. 11. Gary picks hair off Leslie’s shoulder. 14. German Club meets at Zelma Strang’s. 15. Junior party at W. 0. W. hall. 18. Lecture by Mr. Howard on “Business Requirements.” 19. Mary gets to school on time. LAUR 20. Basket ball supplies arrive. 21. No laboratory. 22. First Faculty lecture by Mr. Howard. January 8. School starts after two weeks’ vacation. Battle of Orleans discussed by Mr. Noblet. 9. Pupils loose yelling voices. 10. Address on “Athletics and Civilization’’ by Mr. Howard. Yell cards distributed. 11. Ring-turning day. 12. Coquille defeats Bandon at Bandon. 15. Mr. Noblet sees picture of gray bearded woman. 16. Mr. McCaddam speaks on “Competition in Business and Men Who Are Successful.” 18. New Yell. 19. Coquille beats Marshfield at Coquille. 22. Speeches by Basket ball players. 23. Exemptions announced. 24. Exams. 25. Exams. Senior Banquet. 26. Vacation. 29. New Semester. Many new Freshmen. Miss Newell gives lecture on Mexico. 30. No laboratory. Snow balling. 31. Paul K. teaches German. February 1. First day’s canvass for ads for “Laurel.” 2. Coquille defeated at Myrtle Point. 5. Mr. Gary talks on machinery (the brain). 6. Sink cleaning day in lab. 7. Organized Congress of the State of Coos in Civics. 8. Aim of ads reached. Took new aim. 9. Coquille loses at Marshfield. 12. Lincoln’s birthday. Mr. Howard speaks on Lincoln and reads “A Perfect Tribute.” 13. Lab. at one thirty. 16. Mr. Howard gives Seniors a birthday cake. Coquille loses to North Bend at Coquille. 19. Mr. Noblet speaks on “Sportsmanship.” Hub and Zem both absent. Was Reese in town? LAUR 20. Speech by Rev. Feese. 22. Changing copper coins to silver coins. 23. Coquille wins from Myrtle Point. 26. Address on “Good Manners” by Mr. Howard. 27. No laboratory. 28. Mr. Herbsman gives lecture. March 1. No laboratory. 2. John tells what the B. B. team will do. 5. Mr. Gary talks about the past, present and future. 6. Picture taking day. 7. North Bend wins from Coquille at North Bend. 10. Speech by Mr. Noblet on “Work.” 11. No laboratory. 12. “Music hath charms” talk by Mr. Noblet. 13. Dr. Richmond lectures on “Bacteria.” 14. Zelma mentions pictures without exploding. 19. Miss Bay talks on “Consolidated Schools.” 20. Les. forgets lab. 21. Seniors choose Mr. Gary to preach the Baccalaureate sermon. 22. Short Chem. 23. Mr. Noblet’s birthday. Gives Seniors a cake. 26. Congress of State of Coos Adjourns. Mr. Gary talks about Spring. 27. Speech by Governor Howard to Congress of Coos. 28. Congress give page right to vote. 29. Make gun-powder in lab. 31. Senior play, “Mr. Bob.” April 2. Miss Newell gives lecture on “Jane Addams and Hull House.” 3. School signs resolution supporting Pres. Wilson in his actions. 4. Myrtle C. goes to sleep in third period and incidentally snores. 5. Mr. Gary talks on the effect of Pres. Wilson’s speech in England. 6. Freshman girls’ B. B. pictures. 9. Mr. Howard gives reading, “Longfellow’s King Robert of Sicily.” Merton speaks of U. of 0. 10. Make alcohol in lab. 12. Laurel business meeting. 13. Receive first cuts for “Laurel.” 16. Mr. Noblet gives “History and Uses of the Flag.” LAUR 20. Mr. Rutherford addresses school. Declamatory contest. Ada Downs wins girls cup. 23. Students sing at assembly. Ada brings cup to school. 26. Alcohol in lab. 27. Clara H. wins first prize for best spring poem. 28. Mr. Howard entertains Seniors. 30. Address by faculty omitted. May 1. Chem. lab. cut short on acc’t. of May festival. 2. Supt. Churchill gives talk at assembly. 3. First qualitative analysis. 4. Glee Club gives several selections at assembly. Miss Newell hurt in bicycle accident. 5. Senior reception for Arthur and Ada at Burkholder’s. 7. Circus Day!!! many absent. Miss Newell appears in wheel chair. Gary gives talk on “Circus.” 8. Cuts for “Laurel” arrive. , 9. Gladys and Alexander have a delicatescent collision. 10. Marvel appears with “beau catchers.” 11. Mysterious night visitors scramble books. Commencement invitations arrive. Oregon University Day, THE SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club was organized in December, 1916. At the first meeting the different officers were elected and a committee appointed to make a Constitution. On December 23, being so near Christmas, a tree was brought into the Science room and a present for each member hung on it. A lunch was also served and everyone was happy. This Science Club was to be a success from the beginning. Attention just has to be given to such interesting talks as “War Machines of the Future,” and “Animals Many Centuries Ago.” The things said are of no small value and leave an impression not easily erased. Proud is this Club of its large number of wise and cheerful members who are known by their intelligent, smiling faces whenever seen. A jolly evening not easily forgotten was spent at the Chase home when, after the program, games were played and a lunch served. With the ready store of knowledge and bits of wit and humor these young folks of today will play a great part in the years to come. There is yet a more important member, the Science teacher and the Club’s Advisor, Mr. Gary. The members must show their gratitude by inventing a potato harvester to care for his Emerald Isle of those wonderful tubers which all people are so proud of at present. Elizabeth Church, T9. n 3 i I LAUREL SPRING. m, k w First Prize Poem on Spring. Prize was a volume of poems. r r Come on, good Spring, to Winter say “Good-bye,” Rouse all the drowsy plants with your good cheer, Let all the clouds forever leave the sky, And show all life that you again are here. When you do come with all your brilliant sun, I like to sit beneath the apple trees To see the bird that has her nest begun, And hear the tuneful buzz of busy bees. I do delight to roam upon the hills To pick the johnny-jump-up, bright and gay, And sit on banks of little flowing rills Where rays of sun and sparkling waters play. And I do like to sit beside the rill, Where I the little maiden-hair can see; Then does my heart so full of pleasure fill That all my sadness is compelled to flee. What joy it is to hear the meadow lark That sings his happy, perfect, tuneful song, Which thru my ear does ring from light till dark, And makes me feel so carefree all day long! In spring the flowers start to blossom bright, And let their fragrant odor fill the air Until they do close up to sleep at night, The time all life is quiet everywhere. Good Spring, I love your sky so blue and clear; You put my cares to flight; a friend you are, I wish you could remain the whole year long, You seem to be my one, my best life’s star. —Clara Heller. MUSIC r. Unusual activity has been manifested in the Coquille High School along musical lines during the past year. We have two musical organizations, the Girls’ Glee Club and the High School Orchestra. Under the able direction of Miss Bay, the Girls’ Glee Club has made unusual progress in vocal training. They have afforded much pleasure for both school and town and have made several creditable appearances before the public, showing what our high school is doing along the line of music. The Glee Club will also furnish music for the Baccalaureate and Commencement programs. The club consists of twenty-two members, with the following as officers: Ada Downs, president; Barbara Treichler, secretary; and Maymie DeLong, treasurer. Genevieve Chase is the accompanist. Our Orchestra of seven pieces has assisted in many of the High School activities. The members are Genevieve Chase, Fred Lorenz, Wm. Peart, Leland Peart, Ray Peart and Welman Ball. All pupils who are taking music lessons from an accredited teacher receive a credit for each year’s work. They must practice on an average of eighty minutes a day. A music card has been furnished which the pupil fills out each month and which is signed by the parent and teacher. Sixteen pupils are taking music for credit. M. E. S. ’17 K 9 Calcium carbonate is the ground up shells of fishes. LA UR) =i Enrollment of Coquille High School for the Year ’16-’17 FRESHMEN Briner, Everett Epps, Stephen Harlocker, Fred Johnson, Paul Martin, Almond Oerding, John Plep, Eric Wimer, Fred Beckham, Jeffie Hazard, Marjorie Oerding, Ida Laffert.v, Chryatal Borgard, Lester Isensee, Earl Johnson, Philip Hanscom, Gordon Lorenz, Fred Mast, James Neely, Elmer Peart, Will Pettingill, Victor Stanley, John Curry, Alice Donaldson, John Lamson, Paul Leach, Jack Oerding, Charles Peart, Leland Russell, Gerald Barker, Lela Danielson, Perna Ball, Welman Hooton, Arthur Kirshman, Paul Lowe, Alexander Schroeder, Leslie Leslie, Julian Levar, Mary Daniels, A. W. Davis, Otto Schow, Nadine Finley, Minnie Jenkins, Keith Levine, Clyde Oerding, William Redding, Earl Steward, Earl Varney, Myron Warren, Harley Willey, Charlie Anderson, Amanda Bean, Hazel SOPHOMORES Chase, Genevieve Clouser, Blanche Church, Elizabeth Randleman, Paloma Skeels, Marvel Stanley, Ruth Rahskopf, Carol Endicott, Gwendolyn Fredenburg, Rosa Humbert, Lillian Cunningham, Margaret JUNIORS Johnson, Bessie Neely, Myrtle Neely, Sylvia Pointer, Myrl Tyrrell, Doris Toates, Maud Strang, Della Delong, Mamie SENIORS Cunningham, Myrtle Curry, Leanna Downs, Ada Heller, Clara Robison, Edna SPECIALS Downs, Wesley Elwood, Ellis Bither, Foster Hersey, Ben Benjamin, Nina Chase, Pauline Clouser, Edna Church, Londy MacDonald, Ruby McGilvery Maxine McQuillan, Nellie Michael, Marie Springer, Mary Treichler, Barbara Lamey, Verna Wilson, May Law, Mary Ellen McLeod, Etta More, Eula Neely, Mildred Olsen, Edna Price, Katie Richardson, Thelma Willey, June Steniger, Audrey Schroeder, Alice Kime, Irene Lukens, Herbert Hersey, Catherine Johnson, Nellie Lund, Clara Lund, Flossie Norton, Mildred Nosier, Gladys Schroeder, Marion Strang, Zelma Philpott, William Philpott, Euel Hoffman, Cecelia Peart, Ray I LAUREL “MR. BOB” CAST Rebecca Luke-----------------------------------------Marion Schroeder Katherine Rogers-------------------------------------------------Zelma Strang Phillip Royson__----------------------------------------Arthur Hooton Marion Bryant___________________________________________________Leanna Curry Robert Brown___________________________________________Herbert Lukens Patty------------------------------------------------------Ada Downs Jenkins--------------------------------------------------------Charles Willey The following was taken from “The Sentinel” of April 6: The Senior play, “Mr. Bob,” delighted an audience that filled every available seat at the Masonic Hall last Saturday evening. The cast comprised seven of the High School students and their presentation of the farce comedy was highly creditable to themselves and those who drilled them. Every character was excellently portrayed and the various cases of mistaken identity were a constant source of amusement. As “Patty,” the stage-struck domestic, Ada Downs was nearly perfect and the dance she led the smitten Jenkins, the butler, was a caution. The latter part was played by Chas. Willey with all the sang froid and dignity of an English butler, although more humanly alive than the butler of popular fiction. Marion Schroeder, as Rebecca Luke, was the only elderly character in the play. Her penchant was cats and she gave up establishing a cat hospital only when her nephew agreed to quit yacht racing. She had a fine stage appearance and no one suspected the wig she wore was giving her nervous chills before the curtain went up. Katherine Rogers, played by Zelma Strang, and Marion Bryant—“Mr. Bob”—by Leanna Curry, were two college chums who delighted in putting a joke over on Phillip Royson, the former’s cousin. There was some quick change of costumes on their part and altogether they kept things moving splendidly. Arthur Hooton, as Phillip Royson, was overjoyed to find “Mr. Bob” a girl who could not use the strong cigars he had hospitably placed in the room of a supposedly male guest, and w’hen she won the race in his boat, he made a very prompt declaration of his love. Robert Brown, lawyer, represented by Herbert Lukens, who had come down on legal matters, was mistaken by the rest for various characters, was served a lunch every five minutes, and kept from declaring his real identity until the finale. His was a strenuous part, well taken. The great question of this school district is, has been, and if the taxpayers do not wake up and do a little investigating, will be for years to come, the need of a new school building. The people do not know the cramped and crowded condition of our High School building. Just because this school gets better results from the pupils than any other school in this section, is no assurance that we do not need more roomy and better equipped quarters. Compare the output of the school in its present condition and then under the best conditions (which you are able and will not give to them). Will it be worth while? Parents, your children are laying the foundation of their future life in this school. Would you not be happy to know that they have received the best training possible to fit them for the future? By refusing to better their school conditions now you are laying upon their shoulders a great handicap on their future life. Is a little money such an essential thing to you that you must burden the future of your children ? We ask you to think this out; do not stop after you have thought about it, ACT! r r A new custom was introduced by the teachers the second semester of the present school year. Every Monday morning one of the Faculty gives a talk on some subject that is of interest to the school. The purpose of these talks is to interest the students in the different phases of life and in topics of the day. Much knowledge is gained by the pupils in this way that otherwise they probably would never receive. Their minds are broadened and their knowledge of everyday things is made fuller by these talks. At the same time the members of the Faculty enjoy giving the talks and find the research work in preparation for them of much benefit. It is the wish of all that they be continued. Arthur: “I’ll look up the fir tree and what it will say.’ FOOTBALL r. This year’s team was light and all but three green men. Only one official game was played, Marshfield winning 57-0. Our line-up was: Johnson, F. B., Lorenz, R. H. B.; Elwood, L. H. B.; Willey, Q.; Leach, C.; Downs, R. G.; Peart, L. G.; Neely, L. T.; Mast, R. T.; Stanley, R. E.; Daniels, L. E. Charlie Willey was captain; Gary, coach. CHARLIE WILLEY LA UR Oerding, Johnson, Stanley, Oerding, Crouch, Oerding, Davis, Lorenz, Willey, Gary coach BASKETBALL r. m 9. The season started off in favor of Coquille. She defeated Bandon on the Bandon floor, 20-21. Then did the same to Marshfield here, 19-21. Then we dropped the rest until the Myrtle Point game here which we won. All the games were close, mostly being only two and three points difference in the scores. Our team was in excellent shape and each player did his part. They were all good men. Charlie Oerding was captain until he left school, when John Stanley took his place. CHARLES OERDING Captain LESLIE SCHKOEDER. Yell Leader LESLIE SC'HROEDER. Sec.-Treas. CHAS. OERDING. Business Manager ATHLETIC CABINET J. L. GARY, Faculty Adviser FRED LORENZ, President ZELMA STRANG, Vice-President LAUREL GIRLS’ BASKET BALL r, k k Girls basket ball this year was even more interesting and exciting than last. Probably the most exciting game of the season was between the Outlaws and the Freshmen. The game was clean, fast and exciting, both sides playing an exceptionally good game. The result was a victory for the Outlaws. Another interesting game was between the Freshmen and the Seniors. This was the only game of the season in which a strictly Senior team played. The game was good and played in an excellent manner. Although the Freshmen won the victory, it may be said that the Seniors played one of the best games of the season. The standard of the other games came up to these two, the Juniors and Sophomores both having strong teams. One thing to be regretted is that there are no champions this year as none of the teams played the entire round of games. The Freshmen came the nearest but had no opportunity to play their last game, which would have been with the Sophomores. The girls feel that they have gained a great deal from their basket ball and expect to make it better each year, just as they expect each year to get more benefit from it. PEART “EVERYBODY’S FRIEND” m Yens has been with this school for five years and during this time he has the reputation of having done his work in first-class order and also other work that he is not supposed to do. To lose Yens would be like losing part of the fixtures of the school. His ability to do his work and keep on friendly terms with the students makes him invaluable to the school. THE GERMAN CLUB The German Club was organized in 1915 by the German students. The object of the organization is to help the students to carry on a conversation in the German language. The first meeting this year was held at Miss Newell's, the second at Leslie Schroeder’s, while Leanna Curry had them next. Then Zelma Strang had a meeting at her house. Miss Newell again had the meeting at her home when the new members came in in the mid-year. A play, “Waldfrau, was given by Leanna Curry, Edna Robison and Zelma Strang. The last party was held at Miss Newell’s also. The evenings were always spent in German games, songs and conversation. Each time a German spelling down was held the winner received a prize. At each meeting a new German dish was served. The officers of the club are: Leslie Schroeder, president: Jack Leach, vice president: Leanna Curry, secretary: Arthur Hooton, treasurer. A Good Method for Getting High Grades (?) in Geometry. Take a good look at the figure, then make a lot of statements you know nothing about. Then throw in as many axioms, postulates and theorems as you can remember. These last are the most important for if you are lucky you get the teacher so confused he thinks it is a good proof and you get 100 (?) ► r. In teachers' training class. Mary was trying to keep from bumping her head on the shelf in the office. Mr. Howard: “I should have found out the elevation of the ‘Psyche’ knot before I had that shelf put up.” ALUMNI ROLL 1910 NAME OCCUPATION RESIDENCE Nettie Belloni Teacher Prosper Marion Custer Timekeeper North Bend Fred H. Gardner Railroad Employe S Los Angeles Zettie (Haskins) Hatcher Coquille Owen Knowlton Pharmacist . Coquille Harriet Sweet Coquille Jessie (Sweet) Treadgold 1911 Bandon Elizabeth (Childs) Bennett Gravel Ford Eva (Sugg) Curry Coquille Anna (Childs) Emmerson Gaston Iva Howey Student O. A. C. Corvallis Matt Kerrigan Law Student Portland Melvin Kern U. S. Army Walter Oerding Clerk } r •' Coquille Gretchen (Sherwood) Cake Portland Belle (Thrift) Hogan 1912 Oswego, Ore. Irvin Custer Y. M. C. A. Secretary Eugene Myrtle Delong Saleslady Coquille Harold Hodge Farmer Fishtrap Alta Stanley Telephone Operator Coquille 1913 Urquhart Adams Student U. of C. Berkeley, Cal. Will Barrow Student U. of C. Berkeley, Cal. Mae Lund Teacher Coquille Reuben Mast U. S. Army Clay Knowlton Student U. of C. San Francisco Ruth (Woodford) Elrod North Bend LAUREL 1914 Imogene (Alexson) Neal Leneve Erma Culin Student U. of C. Berkeley, Cal. Alice Culin Student Nurse Lane Hospital San Francisco Naomi Knowlton Student U. of C. Berkeley, Cal. Clifford Kern Mill Employe Coquille Ray Miller Stockman Coquille George Oerding Cabinet Maker Coquille Beulah Price Coquille Alice (Stanley) Schroeder Norway Georgia Watson Irvin Watson Student 0. A. C. Corvallis Deceased 1915 Roy Avery U. S. Army Raymond Burns Student U. of 0. Eugene Edna Harlocker Stenographer Coquille Janie Lowe St. Helen’s Hall Portland Stewart Norton Student 0. A. C. Corvallis Horace Rahskopf Student Willamette Salem Geneva Robinson Teacher Kerby, Ore. Hazel Radabaugh Post Graduate Myrtle Point 1916 George Aker Timekeeper Powers Olive Howey Student (). A. C. Corvallis Merton Tyrrell U. S. Navy Elizabeth Hufford Student Normal School Monmouth Edwin Lund Farmer Bancroft Mary Levar Post Graduate Coquille Keith Leslie Student U. of O. Eugene Julian Leslie Surveyor Coquille Vera Kelley Confectionist Coquille Hugh Harlocker Student (). A. C. Corvallis Clara Moser Teacher Gravel Ford Perry Lawrence Civil Engineer Coquille K • The Elementary Teachers’ Training Course was organized at the beginning of the school term of 1916-17 with eight pupils. Two girls were compelled to drop the course on account of conflicts with other studies. The class as it now remains consists of six girls, four Seniors, one Junior, and a graduate of last year. Those taking the course are Ada Downs, Edna Robison, Myrtle Cunningham, Clara Heller, Sylvia Neely and Mary Levar. Those taking the course this year probably do not intend to begin teaching immediately but they undoubtedly will, some time in the future, become teachers. Mrs. Gary: “There was the most beautiful, nice, manly young man came and read the meter today. He stayed and talked for half an hour. (One A. L. Hooton, of the Senior class, works for the Oregon Power Co.) Lost—Myrtle C.’s dignity in the W. O. W. hall. Found by Roy Avery, also in the W. O. W. hall. Miss Bay: “Maud, what is a term?” Welman: “Ten years in the pen.” Bessie: “He hit him in the face.” Miss Newell: “No.” B.: “Mouth.” N.: “Come again.” Miss Bay: “Zelma, what are Herbert’s dates ?” Zelma blushes—class laughs. B.: “Oh, I didn’t mean it intentionally.” G.: (In Plane Geometry class) “This is a class of questions and answers.” Bright pupil: “What! are we question marks ?” Miss N. “Paul, if you haven’t anything to do you can study.” Paul: “I was just getting ready to go.” Miss N.: “Well, scoot out then.” Leslie: “We got sulphurous acid.” Mr. G.: “Why didn’t you get sulphuric acid?” Les.: “Because one of the O’s was absent.” Miss Newell, our advisor, got kissed, So that she really can’t say that she missed All the joys of life Without all the strife, For she’s found out of what kisses consist. Gladys (speaking of Mr. Gary): “Isn’t he just Ihe cutest thing you ever saw ?” Les.: “I thought bones were made out of carbon boneoxide.” Mr. Noblet’s favorite expression, “Now Folks—” Skeezics! Squeezics!! Squeezum!!! I never think of that only when I’m around her. LAUR ORATORY AND DECLAMATION w m r The Coos County Oratorical-Declamatory Contest was held in the Masonic Hall, Friday evening, April 20, 1917. Arthur Hooton and Ada Downs had been chosen as the representatives of the Coquille High School in oratory and declamation respectively. Arthur delivered “John Brown,” and Ada, “Her First Appearance.” The Coquille students were very enthusiastic over the contest this year, as we hoped to win the oratorical cup again, thus placing it on the shelf in the assembly room to stay. Although Arthur gave his oration in such a manner that C. H. S. felt proud of him, the judge decided in favor of Horace Byler of the North Bend High School. Ada delivered her reading in such a pleasing manner that she gained the admiration of the school and the decision of the judge, for he announced her as the winner in the girls’ contest. So we now have the once vacant shelf in the assembly room adorned by the beautiful silver declamatory cup. This is the first time we have had this cup, but we hope that it may become a permanent possession of the Coquille High School. � � r, r. Myrtle: (After Mr. Howard’s speech) “Whoop!” The social life of the Student Body began with a Bonfire Party given by the Juniors in Patterson’s Grove, on October 5. This was a general “get together” party. The idea was to make the new students feel that they “belonged,” and in this undertaking it was a decided success. The football season was opened informally with a Rally at the School House on October 13. The evening was spent in practicing yells, and eating crackers and cheese. On Hallowe’en Eve the Seniors were hosts and hostesses to one of the most enjoyable events of the year. The entire Student Body and the Faculty were the guests of the evening. The various rooms in the High School were decorated to represent Earth, Purgatory, Heaven and Hades, and the guests were escorted thru them by the Imps from Hades. When everyone had been thru these, a program was given in Room I. Later refreshments were served in the Chemistry Laboratory. This was the first of the series of Hallowe’en parties to be given every year by the Seniors as a reception to the new students and members of the faculty. Throughout the year the German Club has given parties once a month. At the parties only German was used and altho some of the first year people were timid about talking, they always reported a very enjoyable time. On the evening of December 15, the Juniors held their annual class party. It was given in the W. 0. W. Hall and everyone reported an exceedingly enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gary delightfully entertained the Sophomores at a Valentine Party, February 10. The Freshmen also had a party on the same evening in the W. 0. W. Hall. The Junior-Senior Reception was held in the W. 0. W. Hall, April 7. This is an annual event and is always looked forward to with great inter- LAUREL est. A delightful program was given after which refreshments were served in the banquet hall. At this time Ada Downs, President of the Senior Class, presented to Catherine Hersey, Junior President, the Myrtle-wood cane. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Howard entertained the Seniors on the evening of May 28. The house was beautifully decorated in the class colors and the place cards were the Senior emblems. In the W. 0. W. Hall, January 25, the Senior banquet was given. A five course dinner was served and toasts were given by members of the faculty with Ada Downs as toastmistress. The rooms were beautifully decorated in green and gold. Those present were the Faculty, Senior Class and Mrs. Birdean Gamble, of Portland. May 5 the Senior Class gave a party in honor of Ada Downs and Arthur Hooton, who represented C. H. S. in the County Oratorical and Declamatory Contest, at the home of Mrs. Frank Burkholder. Ada A. Downs. Hood River, April 19, 1917. Mr. Leslie Schroeder, Coquille, Oregon. Editor “Laurel” My dear Leslie: I hope this is not too late for the “Laurel,” though I must admit inexcusable negligence in putting it off for so long. It is hard to know just what to write, but I am immensely pleased that you asked me to take a little space in the “Laurel.” Some of my very pleasantest recollections are of my work with you people at Coquille High School, and I shall watch the careers of all of you with great interest. I am anxious to have a copy of the “Laurel,” so that I may hear the school news that I have not been able to glean from the letters from Coquille. It may be news to some of you to know that I am giving up teaching this year to go into business. Ten years of it have accumulated for me such a mass of careers to watch that I’m afraid I will forget some if I keep it up. Besides that, I want to get enough money ahead to come back to Coquille on a visit. If I might be so commonplace as to offer you some advice, it would be this: Keep up with the times (and you will have to go some for time is flying. Big history is in process of making and we are all privileged to help make it. Get wakened up to your responsibilities as American citizens, living at a time when things are being done on the most magnificent scale in the world’s history. Whatever you are doing, do it well, for each has a part to play in the march of events. Thanking you again for this opportunity, I am Very sincerely your friend, J. W. Crites. i List of Loyal Merchants who V | make it possible to publish this book m. k Anderson, H. O. Barton, J. S. Barrow, C. R. Baxter Hotel Boyrie, Mrs. M. C. Brown, Wm„ Engraving Co. Busy Corner Barber Shop Candlin, Wm. Club Cafe Collier’s Warehouse Coach Timber Co. Coos Cafe Coquille Commercial Club Coquille Garage Sporting Goods Company Coquille Laundry Ice Co. Coquille Mercantile Company Coquille Valley Creamery Co. Coquille Valley Sentinel Farmers Merchants Bank Farmers Union Store First National Bank Fuhrman’s Pharmacy Gardner Larsen Haberdashery Johnson, E. E. Kelley’s Confectionery Kelley, N. C. Kirshman, Dr. A. F. Knowlton’s Drug Store Ladies’ Bazaar Lorenz. H. N. Low, Dr. G. Earl Lyons Jones Miller Bros. Myerberg, L. Oerding Sons Oregon Agricultural College Oregon Power Company Prochnow, C. Quick, J. E. Racket Store Sanitary Dairy Schroeder Bros. Confectionery Schroeder, W. H. Sherwood, A. J. Shelley Sons Slagle, Fred Smith, J. L. Stadden’s Studio ■. i Stanley, J. J. Travelers’ Rest University of Oregon Webster. 0. A. Wilson, V. R. , .. WISCONSIN SILO PAYS FOR ITSELF THE FIRST YEAR Can You Afford To Wait? E. E. JOHNSON HEADQUARTERS FOR LUMBER . .xJ . . y. J xt A -J ±.s-±J -J I ,_.y a y.x J T ric r v. i!. i. V U aT vJ -T.T ! THE RACKET STORE I Dishes, Granite Ware, Notions, Postcards, toys and Dolls. t BUTTER-KIST POPCORN | ANI) FRESH ROASTED PEANUTS. | Phone 741 BONNIE WALKER Proprietress | A-ik. ,ki A | A A -� -ik kA A l A A - Faul (translating Chaucer): “And his head was cut off like a priests.” r. � ► r. Mr. Howard (heard talking in the hall): “I’d bee very much obleeged. r„ r Lives of great men all remind us, We can make our lives sublime, And by asking foolish questions Take up all the teacher’s time. r„ r v. Miss Bay: “What does ‘via’ mean?” Charles 0.: “It means a Mexican rebel.” (Villa). K Barbara: “I want to taste what these things look like.” | It will pay you to trade with THE OLD RELIABLE | I GROCERY I STORE dt THEY Will Treat You Right LYONS JONES FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING ! BOUND TO GROW Most business enterprises of today were begun in a small way. Proper banking facilities will help your business grow and prosper. This Modern Bank gives the same careful attention to the small accounts that is furnished the larger ones—we know they will grow. Whether small or large, we want your account and promise careful attention to any business entrusted to us. FIRST NATIONAL BANK j COQUILLE, OREGON Capital and Surplus, $60,000 Coquille Valley Creamery Company Coquille, Oregon OUR IDEAL: '$PHt ©nig OUR METHOD: do-OgPratUnt’ Patrician COMMUNITY SILVER GUARANTEED FOR FIFTY YEARS. The only plated ware than can be engraved like sterling. Teaspoons $2.50 a set. H. 0. ANDERSON Sheraton Gwen: “Have you seen Marvie?” Daniels: “No I haven’t seen Marvel, but I just saw Jamie down the street.” Mr. Gary (in C. A. studying figures): “James, what is a polygon?” Ellis: “A young frog.” r. r Mr. Noblet: “Well, I was born in 1885.” Genevieve: “Thirty-two? I’ll bet you are older than that.” m Mr. Gary (discussing Chemistry): “I’ll be here in the afternoons after this.” Perna: “So will I.” m m m Do you know the man who was with the C. K. K. C. girls this morning ? i Coos Cafe GOOD EATS i t 15c and up I Mrs. Clarice Hunt Z Proprietor I S Busy Corner Barber Shop COQUILLE. OREGON « I F. H. Woodruff f Proprietor Gardner Larsen Garage and Machine Shop C. W. GARDNER, Manager Phone 463 --- U All kinds of Automobile Repairing Batteries Recharged and Repaired OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING of Cast Iron, Brass and other Metals. All Our Work Guaranteed Gasoline and Cylinder Oils wholesale and retail: Agents for Stromberg Carburetors and, Split-dorf Magnetos and Coils. FORD PARTS IN STOCK. Ford Cars For Hire With or without drivers. Special rates for picnics and fishing parties. East First Street Coquille, Oregon. ’3MB A FULL LINE OF r j tr'di a Ladies and Gents Furnishings Ladies’ Utz Dunn Shoes A new and up-to-date line of Dry Goods and Notions. Men’s Florsheim Shoes, Home of Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes. Popular Neckwear. co„uii.le h. N. LORENZ I 0WERS QUALITY PRICES SERVICE U 'V en v rr v c- r f - .’-v rW Jr.'T sw ! v7W7W “ W V7rZW7Wzw r?’fW sW c W t?7w r-wt v w1 N.: “Do you remember what he was going to get?” J.: “He was going to get hung.” «• 9 K Barbara: “Hello, Hawaii, give me 684.” (number recently changed to 414). � v r Little Johnny awful sick, His head is awful sore, For what he thought was H20 Was H2S04. . r r„ J.: “He stood in the middle and talked both ways.” r. v. John: “When you have extremely hot heat.” Schroeder Bros. Confectionery j 9 9 9 White Clover Ice Cream Candy £ Soft Drinks | Richmond-Barker Bldg. Opposite Hotel Baxter | If there is anything you want and haven’t Ml. | Don’t Forget | Coquille Garage | Sporting Goods I Company For Sporting Goods and Au- X tomobile Supplies. 4 Your patronage solicited. | Phone 671 | t Front Street C. A. SICKELS, Proprietor 2! m AM AM a t) i iji Candies, Nuts, Cigars Kelley’s Confectionery I have an entire new and fresh stock of choice Candies and solicit your patronage. Open early and late. Vera M. Kelley Real Estate Ned C. Kelley Insurance If you want insurance that really insures in sound, substantial companies, come and see me. OFFICE IN KELLEY’S CONFECTIONERY Fire Life Accident gev 'Vwvwvwvwvw™ w w ' p t1 p wl iPENNANTS ' For Schools, Lodges, I Celebrations, Advertising, etc. j WM. CANDLIN I Manufacturers’ Agent Phone 601 Coquille Marshfield, Oregon r1_X rn' fr-W to'itf AAJ -w.,y 4 r j t-J .� a. , .tm- vwmF wwxrwwww www | W. H. Schroeder | JEWELER 1 I Richmond-Barker Building Opposite Baxter Hotel Ada: ‘ Move closer and it will make it smack better.” hllis: ‘-It’s all in the way you hold your mouth.” err Marvie finds the muff unnecessary (but useful) when riding in the Dodge. r. r r, ‘•What is space?” the teacher ask, The trembling Freshman said: “I cannot think of it just yet, But I have it in my head.” r, •� . Zem. (in Chemistry): ”1 don’t find this ‘laughing gas’ very funny.” !� I� l� German: “I sat on the window and tried to take pains.” (panes). M .r .-j ±s.:j av.-i -Vs.±J a. ;-U a —r a-v' s J ±.J-J .y.±j .� , m % J OREGON POWER COMPANY $ a � .� � ?� � .� � � � ?� � )� M lM � � ,� � ♦ K il V Ht4.T •Jk' k. - k k. - kTk fw M. O. HAWKINS, President GEO. A. ROBINSON, Vice President R. H. MAST, Cashier FARMERS MERCHANTS I COQUILLE BANK OREGON TAOES a General Banking Business. The only bank in town carrying School Saving Accounts. 1 Open an account in the School Savings Department and learn to be a saver and be thrifty. j j « tMvvLV : ' ? ' '« '« ' ' ' I UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ? I EUGENE—THE STATE UNIVERSITY—TUITION FREE $ The University offers work in the following Schools and Colleges: Graduate School College of Literature, Science and the Arts—General course in Liberal Arts. Special Courses: Course preparatory to Medicine. Course preparatory to Law. Course preparatory to Engineering. Course preparatory to Journalism. School of Architecture A four-years’ course. School of Commerce A four-years’ course. School of Education A four-years’ course. School of Law. A three-years’ course, requiring two years’ work in Liberal Arts. School of Journalism A four-years’ course. School of Medicine A four-years’ course in Portland, with two years’ preparatory work in Eugene. School of Music Piano, Voice, Violin, Wind Instruments, Harmony, and Musical History. Summer School A six weeks’ course. Send for General Catalog or Special Bulletins.—Address •I THE REGISTRAR, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. EUGENE ■ Mrtr'di M'til A' ' Ay to'M jyr U AcS l . i� � i. .� «. ..� � -. S.lJ y.r A jrt jgdf igrf lT ! Unload! The Laundry Unload! I X Is the heaviest and the most disagreeable burden the housewife has to carry. Unload! We Will Gladly Take Care Of That Burden For You. Coquille Laundry Ice Company � � ■� • i w tr w tv w H'jm l w t'-'t iJ'tW fPJW s?s T W r2W |PwiPPr? T VV f' f Miss Bay: “What did the Normans find in France? Jack: “Frenchmen.” r r llobinson Crusoe went into his cabin and sat on his chest. Welman went up on the hill and tried to find himself. r. «■- Alice C.: “Girls, I don’t like my name.” Mr. Noblet: “I’ll change it for you, Alice.” « t? n Miss Bay : “He arrived home just in time to die.” Alex: “It’s a good thing he wasn’t late.” m m m Mr. G.: “C. A. specials are serious.” ! Club Cafe Open from 5:30 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. Regular meals, 35cts. Short Orders, 25cts. C. M. RICHARDSON Proprietor SUITS $15, $18 and $20 Hats, Caps, Neckwear, Hosiery, Shoes AT THE Haberdashery - ’ V� � ■ •� • w tT- v tm n-r w fT S'-' V S'r'ST' JV W Gt NEED US; WE NEED YOU When hungry friends are coming And you don’t know what to do. With the larder nearly empty, Many things to worry you; Dad ate up all the cabbage, Willie cornered all the beans. The old spud sack is empty, And there’s nothing new for greens— Grab the telephone receiver And your troubles will be o’er. Say SIX NINE ONE to Central, Get the BUSY CORNER STORE. Let it be for fruit or bacon, Canned goods, rice, or tea, or mush. Flour, sugar, spuds, or dried fruits, We will be there with a rush. Get in line with all your neighbors. Take advantage of our sales, And you’ll find your check goes farther. It’s a plan that never fails; For our business is a growing And we’re adding more and more. Quality and Price will meet you At the BUSY CORNER STORE. Valley Mercantile Co. 691—PHONES—541 MYRTLE FURNITURE and NOVELTIES MANUFACTURED BY J. H. OERDING SONS Phone Main 774 COQUILLE, OREGON Factory opposite Depot t 5 m ’� 'YT v ' t t rW WV rNr WwWwiWwyw • Bill P.: “Why, are you a widow, Myrtle?” Myrtle C.: “Why yes, didn’t you know?” Margaret: “I thought everybody knew that.” r r Lela wrote on her paper: “Hard water ruins the complexion.” Mr. Gary: “Miss Barker, what is the remedy for your first answer?” Lela: “Good Powder.” r, r. r Squeezicks (coming up behind Mr. Gary): “Hello, honey bunch.” m. r, Myrl: “The sun has set in his flower garden.” K K Doris: “She would have one child at least for dinner each week.” Traveler’s Rest ROOMS NORA WILKERSON ‘ Proprietor j Si a a .k — ■ a a a i A a iji i -, w iwm iwm rw w w ww wf xrm jpjw wm f £ Fred Slagle THE TAILOR Clothing Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Ore Ht I C o q u i 11 e , f 1 The farmer feeds the world through the Farmers Union Store COQUILLE t OREGON GIRLS Bv Earl Isensee rT OMR GIRLS delight in making particular fools of themselves in the 55 art of looking nice. In the morning they get up usually feeling tired and sleepy because of the exercise they do not receive. Then again, girls think it is not lady-like to run or act like a normal girl should, therefore shutting themselves off from a source of joyousness that they will always regret. But a girl of the twentieth century will never think anything about going down the street with her hair in fanciful designs and her face besmeared with paint. There was a time when small girls wished they would grow faster so they might wear long dresses. Now it is shockingly different! They want to grow older so they can wear shorter dresses, and the older the girl, the shorter the dress! And shoes! We used to laugh when we saw the shoes that the Hollanders wore. But I’ll bet that if those same Dutchmen were to get a glimpse of any of their relatives with a piece of footwear on, such as the perfectly sane women of America wear today, they would fall away in a faint. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY G. EARL LOW. M. I). V. R. WILSON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON First National Bank Bldg. Rooms 12-14 Coquille - - Oregon Optometrist Defects of Vision Scientifically Corrected Broken Lenses Duplicated C. R. BARROW Attorney at Law Robinson Building Coquille ... Oregon J. L. SMITH COOS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENT Coquille, Oregon Oregon State Agricultural College, United States Dep’t. of Agriculture and Coos County Co-operating. Extension Service County Agent Work A. F. KIRSCHMAN .1. J. STANLEY Dentist Attorney at Law Farmers and Merchants Bank Building First National Bank Building Coquille - Oregon Coquille - Oregon A. J. SHERWOOD EXTRA COPIES ATTORNEY AT LAW First National Bank Bldg. 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Its correctness will not be questioned if you select SYMPHONY LAWN ! « | FUHRMAN’S PHARMACY I | The Rexall Store 21 M - ■ a’aa-a .u. . v -u. v A A -a. ■ 5 - w r rvw ct' jv rr W J sW FP, 9 W,'W ,'W IWV WM }“ W F.'W WrW T r Wm W 9 Wm “j Mr. Noblet: “Leanna, have you worked those geometry problems for today.” Leanna: “Nope.” R r. r. Heard in English IV: “Everybody set down.” R r Miss B. (in English): “What language were these written in?” John: “Gaul. Miss B.: “I was wondering where the Gaul came in.” Paul K. (pointing to John): “There is where the Gaul came in.” R R it Mr. Noblet: “You may want to take some lecture on this note.” R K Lester(seeing Jeffie coming): “I’ll have to brush my pants tomorrow.” ill U L w1 W RR V. RR V W m-.. The Baxter! ! The Parisian Hotel | 2 Special attention paid to the transient trade. | CHAS. E. BAXTER. Proprietor | Have you a Suit? Is it soiled or torn? If so, bring it to us. All work guaranteed I first class | 0. A. WEBSTER J Proprietor £ trtw iwjm awrm tmm j w iv w f w jmsm jmm ri rw ’ rn £X HW£ 7W 4gW7yV£ 7W £WZW£v {t £? wjg¥7W 1 7 W£?2W l£j The COQUILLE COMMERCIAL CLUB strives for the progress and advancement of COQUILLE The County Seat of Coos County Continual distribution of literature enlightening those of other sections as to the wonderful possibilities of the COQUILLE VALLEY is bringing results. As an ideal school town and also as the center of the finest dairy section in the Pacific Northwest, COQUILLE leads in Southwestern Oregon. The Commercial Club is a live organization but it needs the assistance of every farming, business and professional man in this section. The dues of 50 cents per month defray the expenses necessary to the Club’s activities. Join Now. For information regarding Coquille or the Coquille Valley, address the Secretary at Coquille. COQUILLE COMMERCIAL CLUB J. E. NORTON. President H. A. YOUNG, Secretary C. A. HOWARD. Vice President L. H. HAZARD, Treasurer COQUILLE VALLEY—“The Home of the Dairy Cow’ ! SEND THE SENTINEL To Your Friends in the East $ It’s Weekly Visits Are Bound to Interest Them in This Country I fi I 1 A a '-A A H i AAA A .x A n 1 rt A 4 Tr W 7W w r W W™ WtW r'rW t rW “ SW i JW W™ ent “ r'“ W“ W Wr WW9 7WrWf Mi g Mr. G.: “Will the people on the boats be warned by submarines now?” Alexander: “Sure they will be warmed!” (he meant warned). r. r r. A couple of students on their way home one night met Miss Newell hurrying down the street accompanied by Miss Anderson. When it was remarked that it was rather late for a trip to town she replied without checking her speed: “Oh, there’s an attraction down there.” Then the students happened to remember that they had seen Mr. Noblet in the post office. , r„ r Mr. G. (to those who had got out of exams): “Could you have passed the exams?” The answer was “no.” Your friends can buy anything you can give them— except your photograph. See Stadden In Coquille Every Saturday 4 1 SANITARY DAIRY A. WILSON, Proprietor PURE MILK and CREAM ■ a- M. E. CARY L. HARLOCKER President Vice President LEO. J. CARY Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager Coach Timber Company Timber and Timber Lands Breeders of PURE BRED REGISTERED SHORT HORN CATTLE Home Office: FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING COQUILLE, OREGON Phone 763 rh am a a ats aojo at iter ? ats ac u onset ikr-n S« $ § 420 j[ State Agriculture College 9 OREGON i 1 p if � if P if p I f P $ ‘The School of Personality” STUDENTS! This college was built for you! The State has anticipated your need and has founded and has maintained this College that your need may be satisfied. The courses of instruction are many and wide in their scope. Degree courses are offered in: Agri- culture, Forestry, Home Econom- ics, Engineering, Mining, and Commerce. Vocational courses are offered in: Agriculture, Dairying, Home Making, Mechanics Arts, Forestry, and Business Methods. You want to specialize, be a master of your art. 0. A. C. is preparing 1786 students for their life work. Why not you? You can’t afford to wait. Write now to the Registrar, Corvallis, Oregon, for catalogue. THE LADIES BAZAAR Ladies and Childrens’ Furnishings, Dry Goods, and Notions. Agents for Palmer’s Cloak and Suit Co., for Ladies and Universal Tailoring for Men. Suits and Coats Made to Order. Holeproof Hosiery and Pictorial Review Patterns, American Ladies Corset Co. COQUILLE SHOE SHOP Shoes and Harness Repaired. Harness and Harness Extras for sale. Strictly No. 1 Goods. L. Myrberg, Prop. RELIABLE ABSTRACTS MADE AT REASONABLE PRICES. THE TITLE COMPANY COQUILLE, OREGON J. S. BARTON, Manager Spend Your Summer Profitably Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting Special Work ANDERSONS’ PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Day and Night Sessions COQUILLE, ORE. “Learn it Right” C. Prochnow Mrs.M.C. Boyrie SHOE REPAIRING DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, Neatly done at the right Prices GROCERIES, STATIONERY. CONFECTIONERY Shoes Boots made Phone 555 to order. North End Henry St. Bridge Wm. Brown Engraving COMPANY Smgnpra mh iatgratea nf (Cuts to print in our or more rotors The cuts in THIS Annual were made by us 709 MISSION ST. PHONE SAN FRANCISCO DOUGLAS 1810 I SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS CyfcLyCL 0. ■ 'yyiAjjfiXXx • cjCa dJ Jt (PJtfS P CL£a _ (f. ? w. y ruy' 9 : (})Jy uW (X. ( Pf('ALWrrv PutO-tcltA , 9 •- 9 wt r i ■ V ✓