Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1908 volume:

THE MEDLEY The Year Book of the Danville High School VOLUME V 1908 Published Annually by the MEDLEY STAFF OF THE SENIOR CLASS 00 IFlauUla (grant 1UU4 ®arl)plor of Arta tljia fiftli uoltunc of tljr fHrJilri; ia britiratrii aa a tributr of appmtation aui rrayrrt Suimunri) NOTHER YEAR IS SPED and added to Danville’s paSt. With its close we present to the Alumni, and the Student body, this, the fifth annual Medley. To record accurately and completely the activities of the school year has been our aim. We have Striven to perform satisfactorily the task allotted us. If in this we have succeeded, even in the slightest measure, amply shall we feel rewarded. COitr S rhmil 6 THE MEDLEY. VOL. V. $nari nf iEtuuatum OFFICERS. L. D. GASS, President. A. A. PARTLOW, Secretary O. A. M’FARLAND. C. U. FELDKAMP. WILLIAM E. SHEDD A. R. SAMUEL ELLA B. KINGSLEY L. H. GRIFFITH Superintendent. COMMITTEES. O. A. McFarland Teachers Win. E. Shcdd A. A. Partlow Win. E. Shcdd Finance A. R. Samuel Ella B. Kingsley A. A. Partlovv Supplies A. R. Samuel Wm. E. Shedd C. U. Feldkamp Buildings and Grounds A. A. Partlow O. A. McFarland Ella 1!. Kingsley Domestic Science C. U. Feldkamp O. A. Mcl Garland A. R. Samuel L. D. Gass Text Books L. H. Griffith A. A. Partlow Win. E. Shcdd O. A. McFarland DANVILLE, 1908. 7 3 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Zora Mayo Smith, A. B., A. M., our principal, finished his college course at Depauvv University in three years where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He has been with our school but three years, nevertheless in that short time he has gained a position of prestige and friendship in the hearts of every student. He has done much for our school in educational, moral, and athletic lines, and has mingled his high ideas with those of the school, also bringing the spirit of our school to the highest elevation possible. Mr. Smith is a member of the National Educational Association. DANVILLE, 1008. 9 Ross Allen Baker, A. B., A. M.f also hails from De-pamv, where he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. As an instructor in physics and chemistry he has made these subjects both interesting and materially benefitting to the student body. In the short time he has been with us lie has been a friend to everyone and has taken much interest in school organization. He is leader of our orchestra, which is one of the best ever representing our school. He coached the last year’s basketball team, and assisted the boys considerably in the ’os Minstrel show. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, National Educational Association and 'American Association for Advancement of Science. Miss Anne Chester for the past three years has been a teacher in the English department, and has made her work very interesting from every point of view. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, having finished her course there with the A. B. degree. Although teaching one of the more simple branches she has at times made it difficult as well as easy. C. Harold Sackett, A. B., A. M., instructor in biology, has charge of the zoology, physiology and botany classes. He is a graduate of Obcrlin College, and as to his qualities for instruction, he needs no questioning whatsoever. Elizabeth M. McFarland, Ph. B., who is an instructor in Mathematics, has shown herself to be a most thorough and hard worker in order to make her course of study as interesting and valuable to the student as possible. She has assisted very materially in both the Medley and Senior plays, and through her energy both plays were a decided success. 10 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Rhue Myrtle Miller, Ph. B., who has charge of the work in German, first organized our German club which has become through her efforts very popular as well as beneficial in an educational way. As a chaperon to class parties, she stands unsurpassed, and has the love of every student in the school. Miss Bertha Harper, B. S., came to our school after finishing the domestic science course in our state university at Urbana, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. Although unable to obtain any boys in her classes, through her untiring efforts she has made the work very interesting for most of the girls, in learning the various facts required to become efficient “housewives.” Occasionally the faculty are treated to “spreads’ so they may decide for themselves what really has been done in spending the “dough.” Clara Louise Ross, A. B., at the head of the Latin department, is an alumnus of Lake Forest University. As concerns her work in Latin, she has made it very interesting for the student body, and indeed has a complete knowledge of this ancient language, so that she is fully equipped to present it to the struggling student. Carl H. Bramer, A. B., who is another German instructor, graduated from Beloit College with an A. B. degree. Through his earnest efforts Danville triumphed over Kankakee in debate to such a large degree that they were not in it for a minute. He has given invaluable aid to our orators and debaters. DANVILLE, 1008. 11 Frances Pearson Meeks, Ph. B., M. Pd., who has charge of the various history classes, ranks very high as a historian and as instructor in this branch. She has made the work highly interesting, as well as profitable. Mrs. Meeks has had thorough training, having graduated from our school, Illinois Wesleyan University, Michigan State Normal and Cornell University. Mary D. Hawkins, our mathematics instructor, has been with our school for sixteen years, which is proof enough of her high qualities as an instructor. Flavilla Grant, A. B., graduated from our school with the class of 181)4, from whence she went to Fort Worth University, graduating there with high honors. She has charge of the beginning Fnglish classes in which she dearly loves to lecture to our small and microsopic Freshmen, advising them as to the best methods of progress during their course in our school. She assisted very materially in the Senior play, “Scenes in the Union Depot,” which through her efforts was near perfection. THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Bu$ffltS$-HjWfi6£R 'hb U ASSISTJWT-BUSINGS-tlMlAOtR . x l tyc JcA sq Associate Editors liTERARY rvx u C HU Boys’ - Athletics .A awc 61815' — Athletics Society COvyruu V vC tiJh r Humorous Art CUU c H u Lctesart 2i 'uxAAxi Cccot oLc DANVILLE, 1908. 13 GARRIOTT AUSTIN HOCK CHESLEY GREENEBAUM O. BECKER A. BECKER SCHARF ALLES COOKE CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS CARL DOUGLAS JOE AXTELL HOWARD BURCHIT 09 MILDRED BULLOCK ’12 14 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. McCORD SWALLOW KININGHAM SCHARF FERRIS GRANT SOUTHWORTH OLMSTED AUSTIN iflariunt atth Whit? §t ft Editor-in-Chief...............Raymond Southworth Business Manager..............- - Edwin McCord Assistant Managers ------ Marion Ferris Walter Kiningham To, Cal Swallow Athletic Editor - -- -- -- -- Earl Scharf Literary - -- -- -- -- -- Lola Olmsted News Editor - -- -- -- - Bernard Austin Alumni..............................Flavilla Grant ianu g taff Editor-in-Chief -Business Manager Assistant M an a ge r s Literary - - - - Athletic - - - -J4 umorous - - -Exchange Editor -News Editor -Alumni - - - -..................Ethel Edwards ...................Ra’.ph Yeager ............Walter Kiningham Everett Craft ’12, Thomas Brophy ....................Lovia Thomas ................- Marion Ferris ...................Howard Burchit ................ Paul Bryan .................Cal Swallow ..............Rhuc Myrtle Miller ’09 ’08 ’09 T I ’( 8 ’08 ( -’94 To ‘09 ’ll TO ’09 ’09 ’09 ’09 ’ll ’99 DANVILLE, 11108. (Utr iflarnmt mh Writ? � i ONTRARY to all preceding years, mainly through the efforts of our principal, Z. M. Smith, this year began the first edition of our high school monthly “The Maroon and White.” As a new publication in our school it reached the highest expectations of all and is well worthy of praise. Most of the credit is due to Editor-in-chief South-worth, who labored conscientiously throughout the year on his work. Eight publications occur throughout the year, no edition occurring in September, because of not enough time, and none in February on account of mid-semester examinations. The staff this year is to be congratulated on their good work, and it is only hoped that time will raise our high school “monthly” to the highest possible standard. THE MEDLEY. VOL. V. DANVILLE, 1908. GREEN EBAUM COOKE SCHARF OLMSTED SANFORD BECKER GARRIOTT AUSTIN Oftirrrii President...............................John Garriott Vice President.........................Myrtle Sanford Secretary Treasurer.....................- Earl Scharf Cheer Leader.......................Harold Greenebaum Historian..............................Bernard Austin Social Committee Albert Becker Lola Olmsted Edwin McCord Helen Ryan Elma Cooke Class Pin Committee Will Sandusky Oswald Becker John Garriot Motto—Keep a’moving. Colors—Old Gold and Blue. Yell! Rickety, Rickety, Rackety, Rate We’re the class of 1908 Cream of wheat! Kentucky Rye!! The only class in Danville high. M 'CO R D RYAN DANVILLE, 1908. 19 lijisturu uf tltr (Hlaas of 1UUH ARLY in September, 1904, we first crossed the threshold of this school building as scholars of the D. H. S. We were just as green as any Freshmen, made just as many mistakes as any and the upper classmen made remarks about “bringing’ ’em in go-carts next.” Nevertheless we persevered, and the large number of Freshmen on the honor roll that year, testifies to the fact that our perseverance was rewarded. And so during our first year we won recognition among “the powers” of the D. LI. S. 'l'he next fall we came back with renewed determination to make a record. According to custom we first organized as Sophomores, wisely choosing Myrtle Sanford to guide our still faltering footsteps. , In athletics we did a few quiet stunts just to let people know we were still here. In baseball, well the athletic editor the Medley for that year wrote: “It is not necessary to tnen- tion the Sophomores for they are out of sight,” which was as good a recommendation as we could wish. Even as Freshmen only one class beat us in the final standing. Next appeared the class meet in which we made the dignified Seniors and haughty Juniors hide their faces in shame. In the meantime our girls had gone in for basket ball and were the undefeated school champions. As Juniors we elected Edwin McCord as President and again came up to our high athletic standard by capturing the class meet once more. Our Senior president was John Garriott. We conducted ourselves in much the same way again, leading in athletics. When we first enrolled the size of our class was remarkable, but a great many were unable to keep up the fast pace set by the majority so that we arc somewhat small in numbers. 20 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. However it is quality and not quantity that counts and our quality is what gives us the first place among classes. Not only in athletics has the class of 1008 taken the lead, but also in every other branch of high school life. In literary and newspaper work and in debating we have done a great deal, furnishing many good men. In society we have done as well as in everything else. We have never allowed the other classes to bother us, and nature has as a rule favored us. At no time, however, have we allowed this part of our high school life to interfere with our studies. Our high school course is about finished. All through it we have stood loyally by the Old Gold and Blue and Maroon and White, and we now look back with intermingled joy and sorrow at the four jolly years spent in the old D. H. S. One cannot remain stationary, he must and will either advance or go backwards and I am sure that all the members of ’08 will advance. In fact if the earth continues circling the sun, if mankind exists in the future, the author of “Who’s Who in America,” will have to add to his work, the names of some of the members of the class of 1008 of the D. H. S. C. BERNARD AUSTIN. IS '8001 ‘3'riIANVa 22 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. JOHN C. GARRIOTT. English Course; Class President; Adarian; Boys’ Athletic Editor ’08 Medley; Varsity Football Team, '06; Manager ’07; Varsity Track Team ’06, ’07, ’08. “Studious to please yet not ashamed to fail.” Fred E. Alles English course; Athenaeum; Class Baseball Team '06, '07; Minstrels ’07; Humorous Editor Medley; German Club; Senior Play. “I am a megaphone and gas balloon combined.” Emma Alison English Course; Athenaeum; Girls’ Club. “I have gained by my experience.” C. Bernard Austin Latin Course; Athenaeum; Literary editor of ’08 Medley; Class Historian ’06, '07, '08; Literary editor Maroon and White, '07, '08; Secretary Athenaeum 06; President 07, 08; German Club; Medley Play; Senior Play. “Measures, not men, have always been my mark. Edith E. Beckman German Course; Athenaeum; German Club; Girls' Club; Senior Play. “I have often regretted my speech, but never my silence.” 24 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Oswald F. Becker Editor-in-Chief of ’08 Medley; German Course; Athenaeum; President of German Club; Class Pin Committee; Senior Play; Varsity I rack Team ’00, '07, '08; Track Class Team ’05. ’00, ’07; Captain ’08; Class Baseball Team ’00, ’07, ’08; Class Basket Ball Team ’00-07; Captain ’07-’08. “God made him therefore let him pass for a man.” Lenah L. Bushong English Course; Athenaeum ; German Club; Girls’ Athletic Association; Senior Play. “The very flower of youth.” Ray E. Boggess Latin-German Course; Adarian; German Club; Varsity Football Team ’07; Varsity Track Team ’08; Class Track Team ’08; Senior Play. “He was a burning and shining light.” Ada M. Chapin German Course; Adarian; German Club; Girls’ Club; Senior Play. “As merry as the day is long.” 25 Edna A. Cohen German Course; Adarian; Girls’ Club; Senior Play. “My tongue within my lips I reign, for he who talks much must talk in vain.” Harry R. Cohen German Course; Athenaeum; Tennis Manager ’06; Minstrels ’06 and '07. “Do not distinguish by the size but by the mind, which is the proper judge of men.” Elma R. Cooke Latin Course; Adarian; Literary Editor ’08 Medley; Social Committee ’07, '08; Vice President Girls’ Athletic Association, ’07, ’08; Manager Girls’ Tennis Tournament '07, ’08; Class Basketball Team ’06, ’07; Girls’ Club; Medley Play; Senior Play. “A favorite has few friends.” Hazel Delay German Course; Athenaeum ; Girls’ Club; German Club; Girls’ Athletic Association; Senior Play. “Her speech was as lasting as the sands of the sea shore.” THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 26 Mildred L. Erickson Latin Course; Adarian; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Athletic Association; Senior Play. I have none but a woman’s reason. Harry Fairchild Latin-German Course; Athenaeum; German Club: Varsity Track Team ’06, ’07, ’OS; Varsity Football Team '07; Second Team ’05: Varsity Basketball Team '07, ’08; Class Track Team '05, '06, ’07, '08; Class Basketball Team '00. '07; Minstrels '07, '08; Senior Play. “We dont’ want him any longer, he is long enough already.” Dessa M. Elder German Course; Anthcnaeum ; Girls’ Club; German Club; Girls’ Athletic Association; Senior Play. “Silence is a virtue.” Harold B. Greenebaum Latin-German Course; Business Manager '08 Medley; Adarian Vice-President '07; Class Yell Master '07, '08; Tennis Manager ’08; Varsity Baseball Manager ‘07; Second Football Team ’07; Manager ’07; Class Baseball Team '00, ’07 '08; Class Track Team ’06, '07; Minstrels ’04; German Club; Senior Play. “His cares are all over now.” DANVILLE, 1908. Edna Jane Greer Latin Course; Athenaeum; Girls’ Athletic Association ; Senior Play. “Picturesque, pedigreed and charmingly impressive.” Walter H. Gunn English Course; Athenaeum ; Oratorical Club; Varsity Football Team '0?; Class Track Team •00. ’07: Senior Play. “While we stop to think we lose our opportunity.” Ida May Hock German Course: Athenaeum; Girls’ Athletic Editor of ’08 Medley; Refreshment Committee; German Club; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Athletic Association ; Senior Play. “Comparisons are odious.” Ida Lewis Latin-German Course: Athenaeum : Girls’ Club; Senior Play. “Silence is virtue.” 28 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Marjorie F. Lewis English Course; Adarian; Girls Club; (lirls Athletic Association ; Senior Play. I never was less alone than by myself. David A. Loutzenhiser German Course; Adarian; (lass 1 reasurer OC, ’07; German Club; arsily I rack learn, 00, '07, '08; Class Track Team ’0(5, '07, 08; Second Football team ’05; Minstrels ’08; Glee Club '07; Senior Play. His tune was like the whistle of a saw mill. S. Eula Loutzenhiser Latin Course; Athenaeum, Girls’ Club; Girls' Athletic Association; Senior Play. Walter A. Meek English Course; Athenaeum; German Club; Entertainment Committee; Minstrels '07, ’08; Senior Play. “My meaning in saying that he is a good man is to understand me that he is sufficient. DANVILLE, 1908. 20 Hildegarde L. Muecke German Course; Adarian; German Club ; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Athletic Association; Senior Play. “For John and he alone.” Lola E. Olmsted Latin Course; Athenaeum; Literary Editor Maroon and White ’07-’08; Social Committee ’Oo-OG; '0G’-07; '07-’08; Athenaeum Program Committee; Registrar Girls’ Club; Senior Play. “Muddled were her words.” Ruth A. Sanderson German Course; Athenaeum; Class Basketball Team ’05-’06; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Athletic Association; German Club; Senior Play. “I'll have a yard with you learned wise man. Myrtle M. Sanford Latin Course ; Athenaeum ; Class President ’05-’06; Vice President ’07-’08; Social Committee '0G-07; Girls’ Club; Athenaeum Program Committee '07-’08; Senior Play. “Young in limbs in judgment old. THE MEDLEY. VOL. V. 80 Earl M. Scharf. German Course; Adarian; Assistant Business Manager, '08 Medley: Class Secretary-Treasurer. ’07-’08; Social Committee, ’06-’07 : Minstrels, ’07-’08; Manager. '08; Class Baseball Team, '00, '07, ’08; Class Basket Ball Team, ’06-'07; Varsity Basket Ball, '00-’07; ’07-’08; Assistant Manager Foot Ball Team. '07: German Club; Treasurer, ’07-'08; Medley Play; Senior Play. “What a case am I in?” Elizabeth M. Strauser Latin Course; Adarian; Girls’ Club; Girls' Athletic Association; Senior Play. “She held her place—a friend of the human race.” George H. Webb English Course; Adarian; Class Historian '05, '00; County Oratorical Contest '07; Oratorical Club; Kankakee Debating Team ’08; Minstrels '05; Senior Play. “Time will tell, he's a talker and needs no questioning before he speaks.” Nancy C. Tucker Latin-German Course; Adarian: Social Committee ’05-'00; Girls' Club; German Club; Entertainment Committee: Medley Play: Senior Play. “Unthinking, idle, wild and young, she laughed and danced and sung.” DANVILLE, 1908. 31 Albert H. Becker. English Course; Adarian; Art Editor '08 Medley; Social Committee ’06-’07; Chairman ’OT-'08; Minstrels ’06-’07; German Club; Refreshment Committee: Varsity Foot Ball Team '05, ’()(!, '07; Class Track and Baseball Teams '05. ’06, '07; Class Basketball ’06-’07, '07-'08; Medley and Senior Plays. My cake is dough.” Anne D. Chesley Latin Course; Adarian; Society Editor '08 Medley; Class Secretary-Treasurer ’06-’07; Chairman Social Committee '0(i-’()7: Secretary Adarian ’06-’07; Girl’s Club. Medley and Senior Plays. She watches him as a rat would a mouse.” Edwin A. McCord Latin-German Course; Athenaeum; Class President '0 i-'07; Vice-President ’05-'0d; Social Committee ’07-’08; Business Manager Maroon and White ’08; Varsity Track Team ’06: Cap-tain '07: Varsity Football '06-'07: Varsity Basket-ball ’06-’07; Class Track Team '07; Manager ’06; Class Baseball team: Captain '07; Manager ’06; Minstrels 00, 07, 08; 08 Medley play anil Senior Play. “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Helen G. Ryan Latin Course; Athenaeum; Social Committee '06-’07, '07- 08; Girls' Club; Senior Play. “She that asks her 500 dear friends.” r 32 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Viva Collett Latin Course; Adarian; Senior Play. “A countenance more in sorrow than in anger.” Will J. Sandusky English Course; Adarian; Track Team ’05, 'Ofi, '07; Captain 'OS; Class Baseball Team '07. “A lion amongst ladies is a most dreadful thing.” “When a lady’s in the case, you know all other things give place. Helen M. Griffith Latin-German Course; Senior Play; Girls’ Club; Girls’ Athletic Association. “Her conduct still right her argument still wrong. Mabelle Watkins German Course ; Adarian ; Senior Play. “They are never alone, wh are accompanied with noble thoughts.” DANVILLE, 1008. 33 Mabel C. Ashley English Course; Girls’ Club. “I am slow of study.” Charles F. Howard English Course; Athenaeum; Secretary Treasurer Boys’ Athletic Association ’07-’08; President C. C. C. ’06; Varsity Track Team ’07; Manager ’OX; Vars;ty Basketball '07-'()X; Class Track team ’()( . ’07, ’ox; Class Baseball Team. ’O.V’OO, ’07, ’08. “They say miracles are past.” Pearl Stokes German Course; Adarian. “Come not within the measure of my wrath.” George E. Pemberton German Course; Adarian; Class Track Team ’00. 07; Kankakee Debate ’08; Minstrels ’05. “Meagre were his looks, sharp misery had worn him to the bones.” s THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. DANVILLE, 1908. 35 Jlmtiur (Elans JONES PANKEY HILL FERRIS STRAUS SOUTHYVORTH YEAGER M'CRACKEN HOFF JONES (Ofturrs President - - -............................... Nelle Hill Vice President.............................Marion Ferris Secretary Treasurer.........................Beryl Jones Historian - -- -- -- -- -- Regina Straus Yell Master...........................- Dwight Pankey Social Committee - - - - Phyliss Yeager, Chairman Ira Jones, Ruth McCracken; Raymond Southworth, Reva Hoff. COLORS—ORANGE AND BLACK. 36 TIIE MEDLEY, VOL. V. fusion) uf tbr (Class of 10119 HE CLASS OF 1909 entered the Danville High School in September, 1906, and at once proceeded to establish a record for originality. Not being content to remain in obscurity, the Freshmen organized, and, under the leadership of their capable and efficient officers, made great progress in scholarship and athletics. The first year, which seemed to pass so slowly, was over at last, and the members of the class returned to school in the fall of 1907, as Sophomores. During the second year the class track and baseball teams made excellent records, and the basket-ball girls won supremacy over all the other class basket-ball teams. I he literary societies began to appreciate the varied and brilliant talents of the Sophomores, and made them the stars on many of the programs. This year the Juniors have continued the literary achievements begun during the previous school term. Of the six olnceis of the two literary societies, the Adarian and the Athenaeum, four are loyal to the orange and black. Outside of school hours the members of the class devoted most of their energy and enthusiasm to social affairs, and gave the Seniors a splendid reception at the Woman’s Club Rooms on November 22, 1907. Other entertainments of less importance, but of no less enjoyment were given during the year, the plans of which were formed and admirably carried out by the president and social committee. Of the four interesting years of high school life there now remains to the members of the class of 1909 only one, and they intend to make this last year the best and most beneficial of all. They hope to make such a splendid record that all future Seniors will look up to them as models, and will try in every way to emulate their excellent example. DANVILLE, 1908. 37 ’04 £ iaff Editor-in-Chief - -- -- -- -- Roland Catlett Business Manager..................Raymond South worth Assistant Business Manager ----- Ralph Yeager ASSOCIATE EDITORS. Society.....................................Beryl Jones Humorous.................................Harry Cessna Literary.......................Paul Bryan, Lura Young Athletic— Girls....................................Reva Hoff Boys......................................Ira Jones Art.....................................Harold Wolford Jhmtora Margaret Balsley Helen Barger Paul Btyan Ona Barnett Mamie Beagle Hazel Bohn Holland Catlett Harrsy Cessna Will Cooper Howard Burchit Arthur Boyer Clara Coddmgton Mary Dagtte Judd Faurot Fern Daringer Marion Ferris Mabel Frazee Meta Elliott Forrest Holmes Harold Haas Ed Harper Bernard Huff Xelle Hill Reva Hoff Beryl Jones Lulu Lane Walter Martens Ellsworth Watson Walter Smith Esther Schatz I ilian Schatz Fred Shawhan Raymond Southworth Regina Strauss Glavds Smith Mac Slaughter Elsie Parish Savle McCord Fred Mi sell Ruth McCracken Ed-'th Neblick Harold Wolford Lovia Thomas Ralph Yeager Phyliss Yeager Ruth Williams Lura Young Ira Jones Pearl Burke Evangeline Shortall Minnie Young 38 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 39 « n tlumuirr (Elasii DOUGLAS BRAZELTON FOX PRUTSMAN UPP , FREEMAN COOKE CARTER BLANKENBURG (Dftirrrs President - -- -- - .... Vcrner Carter Vice President -.......................Eleanor Brazclton Secretary-Treasurer - -- -- -- - Carl Douglas Historian ............................Harriett Prutsman Yell Master .... ..................- - - - Ben Bycr Social Committee ----- Helen Cooke, Chairman Dean Upp, Arthur Fox, Frances Freeman, Edna Blankcnburg. 40 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. SftBtnry nf thr (Hhias of 1U1U HE ENTRANCE of the class of 1010 was a notable event, and, if its future could have been foreseen, would surely have been heralded as such but, strange as it may seem, it had no unusual effect upon anyone—except us—though of course this is explained by natural ignorance of our ability, which however was soon proved. After electing “Bus” as president, whom on account of his ‘greatness’ the Sophs tried to claim; we spent our time in educational pursuits and, as all well regulated and ambitious Freshmen should, digressed but little from the path of learning, having but one social function. But our natural genius in athletics could not be repressed and we established a fine record for a class as Freshmen. Thus, with remarkably few failures for the size of the class, we started on our glorious Sophomore year, having elected Carter for president, who filled the preceding president’s chair in every respect (which is saying a good deal). Our successes in every line speak for themselves. In athletics we have had men such as Arenz, Carter, Kiningham, Morgan, Supple and Wakeley—winning D’s. We are champions in baseball, have several star men on the D. H. S. football and basketball teams and made a good showing at the track meet. Moreover the girls’ basketball team was virtually champions, having defeated a picked team, although the Freshmen with the aid of a Junior got the first game, which afforded the children great glee. But unfortunately it took so long for the arrangement of the second game, which was alarmingly in our favor, that a third game was impossible. The honor is also ours of having the editor-in-chief of DANVILLE, 1008. 41 the “Maroon and White” of the succeeding year chosen from the Sophomore class. There have been many social events this year all of which will go down in history as great successes. The first was on September 20th, a hayrack ride to Carter’s. The next was a masquerade at Miss Edna Blankenburg’s on the 8th of March. An indoor track meet was held at the home of Miss Georgia Johnson, January the 17th and March 13th a skating party took place. Altogether it has been a splendid year and is :t any wonder that we are proud to belong to the class of 1910. and will strive all the more in the next two years not only to ra:sc the standard of the class but also of the I). 11. S. THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Claude Arenz Wayne Arnold Herman Barrick James Bromley Thomas Brophy Roy Brown Carl Cooper Wilber Current Dean Dague Clarence Depke Fred Draper Una Dale Dene Davis Merle Davis Roxy Downing Ethel Edwards Orville Faigle Daniel Fairchild Albert Fairchild Ray Fox Roy Fox Clara Fallis Arthemeise Fanson Frances Fecker Walter Kiningham Edith Harris Olga Hesse Clara Gibbs Mate Giddings Bessie Gordon Flossie Gregory Flornce Griffith Charles Koch Josephine Jones Bessie Keerns Lulu Kuhn Elisha Lewis James Lyons Bessie Lindsey Loy McIntosh Arthur Mason Walter Matthews Stanley Mires Emma McElwain Marvin Medler Tuley Millikin Mildred Moore Bernice Morrow Esther Natho Ernest Olson Harvey Parker Caspar Platt Harriet Prutsman Harold Robinson Ralph Robinson Mabel Reed Eva Robinson Otto Sanford Harvey Skadden Clifford Smith Walter Smith John Supple John Wakeley Daisy Talbert Mabel Tillotson Margaret Webber Blanche Woodford Ralph Yeager Enos Young Edna Bell Vera Byer Eleanor Brazelton Mamie Buxton Geneva Cantrell Jennie Chase Margaret Citizen Helen Cooke Gertrude Coster Prudence Current Irene Schatz Cecil Smoot Helen Olmsted Marjorie Owen Ruth I. Miller Arthur Fox Edna Blankenburg Dan Morgan Josephine Snapp Verner Carter Frances Freeman DANVILLE, 1908. 43 44 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. iFreahmnt (Clasa � LITTLE CRAWFORD O L M ST ED BABCOCK NATHO WEBB SWALLOW CONRON (Offtrrrii President..............- Calhoun Swallow Vice President.......................Elmo Crawford Secretary Treasurer..................Madge Olmsted Historian - -- -- -- -- -- -- Joe Webb Yell Master...........................Alfred Natho Social Committee..............Ruth Little, Chairman Carl Conron, May Babcock COLORS—GREEN AND WHITE. Danville, ioos. 45 Ststnrtj nf thr (Class of 1011 HE CLASS of 1!) 11 entered high school as the largest and most uninteresting class that ever entered the I). H. S., but, following the precedent established two years ago, we met on September 27, 1907, and elected officers, choosing our future orator, Cal Swallow, to guide us through these uncertain days, and voted to support Green and White for colors. Social life began with a hayrack party. On October 11 we met at the home of Miss May Babcock and journeyed to the home of Capt. Winter, where we were enteratined by Miss Margaret Herbst. The upper class men kindly furnished us with an escort which was a source of great annoyance; we regretfully say that, on this occasion, two of our boys to their everlasting shame, proved unfaithful to their class. On November S, we were royally entertained at the home of Miss Rachel MacDowell; at this place we handed out enough cold water from the up-stair windows to wash away all their sins, but we left feeling that we had had an immense time. Miss Clara Depke entertained the class at her home on January 17; here, as before, we departed at a late hour feeling that the time had not been wasted. We have sent our full quota to the athletic field, Natho winning a “D in football and basketball and Wintrowd scoring the highest for Danville in the four-mile race with Bloomington, taking second place, and winning first in the meet at Vermilion Grove on April 25. A party was given at the home of Ralph Moore in honor of those who participated in the Inter-Class meet in the afternoon. We feel that we can safely say that the Class of 1911 has an unsurpassed record as Freshmen and a glorious future in store for it. 46 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Jffrraljmeit Leland Alison Marion Allliands Aline Andrews Ruth Vnderson. Ben Bycr Robert Bireline May Babcock Mildred Bullock Alice Bump Frances Burcbit Nellie Balsley Gretchcn Byer Nellie Blackford Alice Breach Lee Campbell Howard Clapp Hal Conner Carl Conron Horace Cushman Jesse Campbell Dea Carter Irene Castleman Arllene Clark Ralph Driver Gilbert Collins Hazel Cones Bertha Crawford Vern Crawford Elmo Crawford Harry Crowder Harry Cameron Anna Dahlquist Mabel Don 1 ton Ruth Drake Byron Dague Lillie Dcpke Sophia Dillon. Page Elliott Minna Emery Vanie Easterday Hubert Hall Lissa Herren Leona Hetro Dorothy Hiskey Catherine Hanson Fred Harmon Ethel Harper Will Hartshorn Glenn Hastings Alice Higgins Julia Hitchens Helen Hardcnbrook James Hemphill Margaret Herbst Marie Fagen Francis Ferris Ruth Fix Elizabeth Force Sheral Funk Dorothy Garret Frank Giddings Della Gordon uonalcl jons Georgia Johnson Hazel Knox Abe Levin Elbe Lind Ruth Little Harland McPherson Mabel McCormick Rachel McDowell Ruth McNulty Helen Morin Ercel Morin Oswald Morin James Mcascr Ralph Moore Nellie Moulton Edna Mueller Mae Morris Alfred Nat ho Ruth Naylor Madge Olmsted Marie Parisoe Hester Peebles Leona Popcjoy Marie Prendergast Joseph Oetzel Walter Natho Gilbert Smith Calhoun Swallow Paul Smith Dean Smith Alice Sinsabaugh Lea Smith Bernice Swearinger Mary Simmons Eulalie Smith Pauline Spees Hanna Stevenson Elizabeth Roberts Harry Reed Elliott Van Frank Loren Taylor Avannie Waldon Allen Waldon Joe Webb Christopher Whitlock Donald Brown Walker Bell Irene Basch Horace Briley Josephine Blose Mamie Buxton Everett Craft Charles Church Mildred Mater Vedella Marvel Jake Miller Bernice Morrow Ralph Shecter Bessie Hartman Margaret Myers Ernest Winthrowd Wana Winthrowd Matt Wiseman Harry Webber Margaret Webber Arch Osborn Frank Partlow Leland Parker Helen Polhemus Madge Renard Marie Snyder Louis Strawbridge Daisy Talbert Lorin Taylor William Tway Marie Walz Harry Watkins Lethea Wattcrson Horace Cushman Clara Depke Ralph Driver Clarence Fisher Edith Harris Lillian Gilgis Cecil Jackson Will Haskell Estella Love George Ludwig Dean Swift Pearl Rheinbold Lulu Kuhn Effie Lind Stanley Schacter Wayne Arnold Irene Schatz Blanch Woodford Mabel Juerglus Roxcy Downing. Marguerite Citizen Hazel Fairchild Arthur Starkey Mary Martin '8061 ‘3111 ANVd 48 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 0. % Alumni Afiauriatum Here’s to our friends we greet as old, Here's to our friends we greet as new, May the new soon grow to us old, And the old ne’er grow to us new. This is the toast which all loyal, steadfast Alumni drink, at least in spirit when they meet at their annual banquet in June. This banquet is the only Alumni activity, but the motive of this festivity is such that it will never become an obsolete function . We must forget a large part of all that we learned in the High School but we may long continue to enjoy the friendships we made there. This June reunion serves certainly to cement more closely these old friendships and to give a glad welcome to those just entering the asociation. To those of the “newest class this welcome often seems, at first a doubtful one. The joys of the rattle and similar toys are no mystery to their infantile minds, but frequently the unsophistocated youngsters stand aghast at the questions propounded to them by the Mistress of the Ceremonies.” Not until the appearance of the ice cream, to the child mind, a never failing symbol of favor are they able to feel the sinccreity of their welcome into this august body. This latter adjective is not inappropriate or merely high-sounding for the some six hunderd members who have made themselves felt both in the life of the community and the country, the association may boast of both quantity and quality. Many have found splendid opportunities at home immediately or soon after graduation, and have helped immeasurably in the upbuilding of the business and the home life in our own town. The school days of others have been lengthened, and among our Alumni we have representatives of Illinois, Depauw, Northwestern, Michigan. Wisconsin, Jacksonville. Purdue, Oberlin, The Western College. The lloston School of Technology, Dartmouth, Wellesley, Smith, Harvard, Yale, West Point, Annapolis, Cornell, Chicago and Ferry Hall. This great diversity of choice means much good to the life of Danville, for these young people return to her enthused, for the great part, with the same ideals, but ideals won under the influence of varied environments and through contacts with people rep-senting the life and thought of all parts of the country. With the new members who are added yearly to our number, this organization can never be a dying one. for the Alumni will always consider it a privilege to keep in touch with the old spirit of comradeship, fun and undaunted striving which they have shared together i tithe Danville High School. RHUE MYRTLE MILLER ’99. DANVILLE, 1908. 49 Alumni Aaauriatuin (Offtrrrs Homer Chapin Wick '07...........................President Charles Francis Ferris '07.................Vice-President Faye Ruth Miller '07-------- - Secretary Louis Robinson Frenjch '07 - - - - - - Treasurer Ultrrr Arc thr lira? At Home, Sweet Home Sydney Smith. Margaret Supple. Estella Popejoy. Howard Farnum. Virginia Jenkins. Earl Kirkpatrick . Margaret Meade. Pansie Morin. Wilma Smith. In the Business World. Will Cannady. Blanche Cooper. Eugene Elliott. Grover Smith. In the Pedagogical Chair. Mary Buchele. Janet Johns. Still at the Old “High.” Leila Edwards. Inez Gass. Faye Ruth Miller. Homer Chapin Wick. In the Hands of Matrimony. Mae Willis. At Wisconsin. T. William Conron. At Depauw. Harry Matthews. At University of Illinois. John Barkman. Lawrence Fairhall. Charles Ferris. Frank Fox. At Northwestern. Melvin Leo Hole. Samuel Levin. At Michigan. Buell Helmick Snyder. On the Water (?) Wagon. Frank Radermacher. Guy Williamson. Aitartmt ICitrranj £ uri?tii DANVILLE, 1908. 51 HILL SOUTH WORTH HOFF (©fitters President -------- Raymond Southworth, '09 Vice-president - -- -- -- -- Nelle Hill '09 Secretary-treasurer - - - - — - -Reva Hoff, '09 On account of the annual contest between the two societies being later than usual this year, we regret that we are not yet able to announce the result, but the Adarians have every reason to hope that the tie of ’07 will be broken in their favor, not only because they were the victors in '0(5 but also on account of the splendid material which they have this year. The two orators who will appear in the county contest are Adarians and we also mention that the three debaters who won the victory over Kankakee High School, of which we were so proud, are Adarians. These debates with the different schools are new and much credit is to be given to Mr. Smith who was able to bring them about and also to Mr. llramer who so efficiently coached our speakers. Since the organization of the societies twelve years ago, the talent has been so evenly matched as to make the programs and final conest of very great interest. 52 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Atlirmnmt Cilrraru £ nrirtii (Ofttrcrii President ------ Bernard Austin, ’08 Vice-president - - - - - - Edwin McCord, ’08 Secretary-treasurer - - - - - Ruth McCracken, '00 The Athenaeum Literary Society was founded twelve years ago. Its purpose lias been and still is to enliven life as well as to develop the student in public speaking and such things. It has always done faithfully what it could along this line, and has been able to do all of its share. In the annual contests it has slightly led until two years ago when the Adarians won the contest which tied the score. Last year the contest was a tie, thus there is a double knot which will be untied in the coming contest. The one trouble in literary work is the lack of support. This is true in far too many of our high school enterprises. The student body stands back and lets the “other fellow” do it, and consequently it is never done. When a person is put on a program, he immediately tries in every way possible “to get off, finding all sorts of excuses. A great many students declare, “OJi, they can’t make a fellow be on a program, I’ll stay out first.” And they do this in some cases, escaping the “ordeal.” If upon complaint to the proper person you are not “taken off” a program. you may rest assured that your reasons are not sufficient to warrant such action. This is plain talk, but it is the truth; until this can be overcome either by school rules or preferably by a par.triotic or moral reform DANVILLE, 1908. 53 among the students, literary work in the Danville High School will be seriously hampered, that is, its good will never be felt. For the sake of 1). H. S., for the sake of his class, for his school-mates, for himself and for the sake of everything which tends to benefit him and his school, let every D. H. S. student be loyal to his literary society and let him do whatever he can. however little, however great that may be. and he may be sure that his labor will not have been in vain. • 4 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. (Habitant Jerrif “Hilda! Hilda. Wa;t a minute. Nan Reeves, frantically waving a large crimson note-book to attract attention of her friend, ran quickly down the street. Hildegarde Osborne, Senior president and editor-in-chief of the Elwood H:gh School monthly magazine, waited until Nan, all rosy and breathless, stood beside her; then she said, “Well who is captain of the basket-ball team ?” “Jerry Sargent.” “What, that Freshman? I thought Marjorie was sure to be elected. 1 know she wanted the captaincy. “Yes, she wanted it, but she didn’t get it. Geraldine, or Jerry, as everyone calls her, is a much better player; she was captain of a good team when she was in the eighth grade, and her school won two games played with Vernon High School. She will make the best leader for the team that we have.. But, Hilda, you should have seen the expression on Marjorie's face when Miss Carvell announced that Jerry was elected.” “Did Marjorie congratulate her? asked Hildergarde. “Oh, yes, she sa;d she was sure that we should have a winning team under the lcaderslrp of our new captain, but 1 could see she was very angry. Marjorie Curtis, the subject of the discussion, had hurried away from the gymnasium as soon as the election was over. This was the first time that she had failed to obtain something that she wanted from her school l:fc: she was one of the most prominent Seniors, being Chairman of the social committee, secretary of one of the literary societies, soc;ety editor of the monthly magazine and a member of the most select sororiety in the school. She had never played basket-ball before this year, but she had become a good player in a very short fime. She had expected to add the captaincy of the team to her other honors, and when Geraldme Sargent, known to her friends as Jerry had received the office, Majorie was both surprised and affronted. “The idea of making that insignificant little Freshman captain,” she thought as she walked slowly homeward. “She is so silly. She wants the girls to call her Jerry. Jerry, indeed; what a horrid name. I shall always say Geraldine, and she kept her word for a long time, much to the disgust of Gealdine. A game which was to be held in a month's time had been arranged with Burnett High School, Fhvood’s rival in all athletic and literary contests. I he day after the election this announcement was placed on the bulletin board: “All members of the first and second teams will practice at the DANVILLE, 1008. 55 gymnasium after school every day until further notice is given. Geraldine Sargent, Captain.” Marjorie saw the notice, but determined that she would not go to the “gym,” as the girls called it. “If 1 stay away for a few days, she thought, “they will need me, and will have to ask me to come to practice. Then they will be sorry they did not make me captain. On the following morning at recess, Geraldine came to Majorie’s desk. “Look here, Marjorie,” she began, “you can’t cut practice as you did yesterday any more. Every girl on the team is expected to come to the gym, all were there except you. If you do not come today Lilian bord will be in your place.” Without giving Majorie a chance to reply, she turned and walked away. The astonished Senior, who had never been addressed in that manner before, looked after the retreating figure of the captain, and said to herself: “She means what she says, I'll have to work if I want to keep my place on the team I'll practice every night and try and play better than she does.” Day after day the basket-ball girls worked faithfully in the gymnasium, assisted by the coach. Miss Carvell. In the practice games Majorie often found herself opposed to Geraldine, and at such times she was always very eager to defeat her opponent. Geraldine soon noticed this, and the two girls would watch each other carefully and would play with great skill and , ability. Geraldine, who was a very friendly girl, had not at first been antagonistic to Marjorie, but some injudicious words spoken by Nan Reeves had made her think that Marjorie disliked her, and the Senior’s manner had confirmed this opinion, naturally therefore, she began to regard her as an enemy. She did not think very much about the matter, however, as she had many friends who thought that Jerry Sargent was one of the very finest girls in the school, and it was with them that she spent most of her time. The day of the great game came at last, and at two o’clock in the afternoon almost all the teachers and students of the high school were seated in the spacious gymnasium, waiting for the girls to begin playing. In one of the dressing rooms the girls of the Elwood team had gathered around their captain. Geraldine seemed to be everywhere at once, scolding, commanding, reassuring, and comforting, as she spoke to the different girls, who were all talking at the same time. “Oh, Jerry,” exclaimed Nan Reeves, “I’m---. I know I’ll make a foul the first thing..” “Jerry, I just can’t use that new throw that Miss Carvell showed us.” “I wish those Senior girls wouldn’t yell so much they make me nervous.” Suddenly Miss Carvell entered the room, and said “Come girls, it is time to begin playing.” 56 TIIE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Great applause was heard as the two teams walked out upon the floor and took their places. Miss Carvell threw the hall up between the girls who were playing center, and the game began. During the first half most of the playing was near the Elwood goal, and Marjorie had nothing to do except to watch the progress of events. She was obliged to acknowledge that Geraldine was a good player. The huge, black how which tied hack the shining masses of the captain’s red-gold hair was always, like the white plume of Henry of Navarre, seen where the conflict raged most fiercely. In spite of her skill and agility, however, the Burnett players had made two points by throwing a goal from field before time was called. In the second half some changes in the line-up were made. Nan Reeves, who had become very nervous in the game, was replaced by Geraldine, whose place was taken by a substitute. Geraldine and Majorie had been opponents in the practice games for such a long time that each knew all the little peculiarities and original ways of playing of the other. Marjorie was a very swift active player: Geraldine, vvhle not so quick, was more steady; they made an excellent combination, so good that in a few minutes the ball had been thrown into the basket twice before the astonished Burnett girls could offer any resistance. They soon recovered from their amazement, however, and endeavored to make the score a tic, but were unsuccessful in their attempts. Marjorie had just poised the ball for another field goal when Miss Carvell called “time,” and the game was over. The girls of the two teams gathered around their captains. “Now girls,” said Gerald'ne, “yell for Burnett.” In a moment the strong, steady cheer of the Elwood team rose above all the other noises that could be heard in the crowded hall. The Burnett girls politely returned the compliment; then both teams retired to the dressing rooms, tired and excited. As they walked up the stair-case leading out of the hall Majorie and Geraldine found themselves side by side. They could hear the boys shouting, “Rah, Rah, Rah. Elwood, and singing school songs. In this moment of joy and triumph all personal enmity was forgotten. “Oh, Marjorie, I never saw anyone play as well as you did,” exclaimed Geraldine, slipping her arm through Marjorie’s. “Oh your playing was better than mine,” answered Marjorie, “you were so sure and steady.” She was silent for a moment; then she said hesitatingly, “I haven’t been nice to you; I was angry because you. a Freshman, were elected captain of the team ; but now we have won the game together, and------------well. let’s be friends; will you------Jerry?” “Why, of course,” said Jerry. REGINA STRAUS, '09. DANVILLE, 1908. Professor Browning was delivering what his music pupils styled “His Daily Lecture Course.” But this one did not correspond to those previously given. Heretofore, the class had been compelled to do a certain amount of work in order to obtain a passing grade. But the Professor had secretly determined to test the nature and characer of each individual of his class. However, the main reason was that he had been requested to send his most competent pupil to fill a vacancy in a large city nearby. I am not going to compel you to learn this piece of music, but T do request it. In learning it, all the work that you have ever had, while under my teaching, will probably be brought into use, as well as some very valuable exercises which will be very useful to you in your future work. You will have from now until a week from next Friday in which to learn it. If you succeed in that space of time, come to my class room at half past seven o’clock. If you do not care to learn it. it does not concern me, as it will not raise your daily grade. With this remark the class was dismissed. “Well, 1 don’t think you will see me learning that thing,” said one of the most popular girls of the class. “Why, its one of the hardest pieces you ever saw, and it isn't a bit pretty. You bet Pm not going to waste my time on anything that does not bring my class grade up.” Judging by the reply of some of the others, she had expressed the sentiment of the whole class. Nothing more was said concerning the Professor’s request, and as far as he could determine no one was learning it. Consequently he was sadly disappointed in his pupils. Friday evening came. It was almost seven-thirty and Mr. Browning was still alone. But just at the appointed time Robert Young, one of the most promising boys of the class, appeared. A few seconds later Helen Stockton, a girl, came in. Both had their violins and a copy of the music. Robert was called upon to play first, then Helen. Mr. Browning seemed very much perplexed as to which of the two he should give the position. He finally decided in favor of Robert, who had already played more correctly. With words of encouragement and advice Helen was dismissed, a sad and disappointed girl. She would not give up however, but went directly home and began to try to overcome her faults in the rendition of the piece. Three years passed. Misfortune came to visit the Stockton family, consequently a part of the responsibility of earning a living fell upon Helen. But it was very difficult, as her pupils were few and the pay was poor. 58 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. It was the latter part of an afternoon in June. A musical concert was to be given in the evening, and several celebrated musicians were to take part. Helen was longing to attend, but she could not afford the price of admission. Suddenly her reverie was broken by a knock at the door. When she answered the summons she came face to face with a messenger boy. Tremblingly she opened the telegram which he handed to her and read: “Miss Helen Stockton:—I have suddenly taken ill. Will you kindly play in my stead at the concert tonight? Arrangements made with the manager. Robert Browning.” Helen’s heart almost stopped beating. “I wonder what he was going to play. I don't suppose that I can play it. but T will go and see. I’d just like to know what piece he was intending to use.” So saying she quickly donned her hat and was soon at the door of the opera house inquiring for the manager. What a joyful leap her heart gave when she was shown the copy, for it was the same one that she had with difficulty and determination learned while under the instruction of Professor Browning. At last she was to be paid for that two weeks of hard work and the bitter disappointment of receiving the much desired position. The evening was a decided success. The audience was pleased with Helen’s playing, but the manager and the other musicians were greatly surprised and astonished that a musician living in an out-of-town could play such a difficult selection with such ease and exactness. The outcome was that Helen was offered a permanent position in the concert company. But that was only the second step toward success. With the spirit and determination with which she learned the one. she has learned many others. Climbing step by step, never satisfied with her present knowledge she is gradually gaining her place among the most prominent and successful musicians of the present era. Why? Because she seeks knowledge. LOVIA B. THOMAS, 00. At Wor on the “Unfinished” Medley, DANVILLE, 1008. ahr “(Erin “GREENY” “FATTY 60 (Oratorical Club THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. WEBB PEMBERTON BRAMER SOUTHWORTH The year ’07 saw the first Oratorical Club of the D. H. S. organized. Its object is to assist and train those, who are in any way interested in public speaking, in this way it is to say a very valuable addition to the already numerous organizations of the High School. Mr. Bramer first extended an invitation to all those interested in this work and it may be said to both his credit and to the credit of those who accepted his most cordial invitation, that never before has an organization met with such success. The first literary contest ever held with any outside High School was three years ago with Urbana, and, needless to say, Danville won, but the next two years this was dropped and not until this year was this renewed, when through the efforts of Mr. Smith, debates were arranged with Kankakee and Champaign, but Champaign afterward ‘backed out” for various reasons of her own. It is unnecessary to describe Danville’s victory over Kankakee, for then it was that this apparently useless drudgery of last winter showed itself to advantage, for Danville won, not because of the oratory of their men, but because of th(dr team work, that is, their united arguments and defense. We sincerely hope to sec next year’s Oratorical Club larger and more beneficial than ever before. DANVILLE, 1908. 61 cEltp fHatt of Hfstiny GEORGE H. WEBB, D. H. S. ’08. Delivered at the Vermilion County Oratorical Contest, Danville, Illinois, May 8th, 1908. “To be great, says Emerson, “is to be misunderstood.” That is a proposition which is amply sustained by the lives of most great men. Practically all are more or less widely misunderstood by their contemporaries; many continue to be, through ages. Indeed, one might almost say that the greatness of a man could be gauged by the extent to which he is misunderstood, and by the duration of that misunderstanding. We need not, therefore, be surprised that a man who lived a century ago, one of the ablest statesmen in history, and the greatest soldier the world has ever produced, is at present almost universally misunderstood. Nor does this seem strange when we reflect that nearly all of his biographers have been his enemies, whose evident purpose it was to portray his character and deeds in the most unfavorable light possible. The most hated, the most adored, the most caluminated, the most praised, of all the great men whose names are remembered in history, he stands first in the list of those who have done most to emancipate the vast lower classes of society in the old world from the bondage and oppression under which they have labored since mediaeval times. Loved, despised, worshiped, abominated, this wonderful man has a multitude of titles; but he is best known by the simplest and grandest of them all—Napoleon. At the outset of his career, Napoleon found himself in the midst of such a mighty eruption of popular rage and frenzy as the world had never looked upon. The corruption, the oppression, the arrogance, the tyranny, of the Bourbons, and the poverty, the stagnation, the misery of the French people are too well known to require description. Such a wretched state of things could not long endure. A reaction had to come. And it came. King, court, nobility, clergy, all were swept away in the vengeful tornado of popular wrath. The people of France suddenly found themselves without government, without law, without restraint of any kind. Worse, they found themselves unable to construct an adequate government. They had never been fitted, as had the American colonists, either by study or by experience, to govern themselves; they were totally incapable of meeting such a responsibility. The governments they established were weak and wholly insufficient for the emergency. They were changed with the seasons, and the constitution was changed with the governments. These conditions could have but one result—anarchy. 62 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. In the midst of all this turmoil and confusion, men rose and men fell; few who had attained to any prominence in the beginning were not forgotten long before the end. But out of the clouds of chaos we see a form, gradually rising; at first vague and indistinct, but rapidly assuming definite and commanding shape; till at last it stands out bold and clear above the murky storm—Napoleon! He speaks and anarchy is dispelled; he moves against his country's foes, and they are overthrown. He next proceeds to establish a sound and healthy government at home; one that will endure, and not be overturned by the first breath of popular caprice. He embodies French liberties in a strong code of laws. France becomes an empire and Napoleon—the Emperor! Thus was the first empire founded. And, why? What was the object of Napoleon, the child of the Revolution, in so apparently overturning the Republic? Aside from motives of self-advancement, his aim was the welfare and prosperity of his country. To that end he overthrew, not a free republic, but a weak and despotic oligarchy, and established in its place a strong and liberal empire. He took no liberties from the people that they ought to have retained. But he did not grant self-government, because he realized, as most men did not realize, and as many have since failed to realize, that the people were not capable of self-government; for, as he says, “Ancient monarchies will not be converted into republics.” A liberal monarchy, therefore, was necessary, as an intermediate step between ab-soluteism and republicanism. The Empire was, in effect, the Republic, under a strong and reputable government. It guaranteed to every citizen life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Under it, all men were equal before the law; there were no class privileges and immunities. All offices and honors, including titles of nobility, were open to every one. The system was based on merit, not birth. The underlying principle of the Empire was the same as that of the American Republic; namely, that all men are created equal. And in the meantime what do the ancient monarchies of Europe do? Do they stand idly by and see a strong, free, nation grow up in their midst, till it overshadows them, and threatens them and their time-honored privileges and divine rights? At the first exhibition of power on the part of the people of France, they at once arm and band together, to crush this dangerous popular movement in its infancy. At this juncture Napoleon assumes command of the Republicans. He routs the forces of tyranny and absolutism; and, recognizing the weakness of the republican government of France, overturns it, and establishes the Empire. The European princes, however, are not relieved at this apparent extinction of the detested Republic. In the words of Napoleon himself, The DANVILLE, 1908. 63 Empire was not less dreadful to them than the Republic; in fact, they feared it more—for it was more healthy.” They saw, as Napoleon’s detractors have since chosen not to sec, that (to quote again the great Emperor), “ I he thing was still the same; the name alone was changed.” They saw that they must at any cost prevent this absurd theory of the equality of man from taking root among their own downtrodden subjects. They therefore assailed Napoleon and his plebian advocates of that dreaded doctrine with redoubled fury. But all to no purpose. Their efforts only served to defeat their end. For with every reverse of Absolutism, came a corrcsponing spread of Liberty. In the course of his stormy ca’reer, Napo-lon marched from one end of Europe to the other, scattering the seed of revolution. And where it fell, it sprouted and grew, everywhere over the continent—among the Alps and the Apennines, along the Po, the Rhine, and the upper Danube, even to the far-off Dnieper. And as the power of the people and of Napoleon increased, the hatred and determination of the princes increased. I hey stopped at nothing. War became incessant. Such a condition of affairs could not endure. The end must come. And it came. Maddened at being continually baffled, stung to desperation by repeated defeats, all the reactionary nations of Europe combined in mighty alliance, and fell upon France with irresistible fury! France, exhausted by twenty years of constant strife, was not, even with Napoleon at her head, “sufficient against the world”; and France—Napoleon—fell. Was the triumph of reaction then complete? Was I.iberty in the Old World dead forever? France lay helpless, while her form of government was dictated to her by her enemies; the old oppressive despotisms were restored in the states where they had been abolished. Apparently, the victory of absolutism was complete; Liberty w'as dead. But such was not the case. The people were defeated, but they were not conquered. A people can never be conquered! A united people is invincible! Though defeated, they rose again, and again; and yet again; until today they point with pride an exultation to a free, strong, and lasting French Republic, that has endured for forty years, and so far as human foresight can penetrate, will continue to endure for ages to come! Nor has this victory of popular rights been confined to France. Where are the old absolute monarchies that apparently triumphed so completely in 1815? They are gone! Gone from Christendom! There is but one Christian nation in the world that is still an absolute monarchy, and even in that benighted region the people are awakening. The movemnt for popular liberty, originating in France, and given such enormous impetus by Napoleon, has swept over Europe like a mighty deluge; Conservatism and reaction have repeatedly raised their barriers against it; but each time the barriers have been demolished, and the great wave of THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. fit liberty has swept on more powerful than before! The few obstacles that yet remain are fast yielding to its irresistible force! We will yet see the day when constitutional rights shall be guaranteed the people throughout the civilized world, and the triumph of the French Revolution shall be complete. Napoleon’s life, then, was not in the truest sense, a scourge upon mankind. Napoleon had a great mission to perform. He was one of the greatest benefactors of the human race. He did more than any other man to lift the mass of the people of Europe out of the slough of despond, misery, and mediaeval oppression. Grant that he was ambitious; grant that he was unscrupulous; still you cannot escape the fact that he served the cause of Liberty as no other man has ever done. But for him, the Revolution, whose only strength lay in its enthusiasm, would have been confined to France, and there crushed in its infancy. Such was not the will of Providence. God moves in a misterious way His wonders to perform. That the cause of Liberty should survive its hosts of powerful enemies until it should be strong enough to battle alone against them. He raised it up as a protector, who was able to defend it, to fight for it, to start it upon its career of conquest that has carried it round the world. That was the mission of Napoleon. Well is he named, “The Man of Destiny.” •jviaioos '8061 ‘aTIIANVq TIIK MEDLEY, VOL. V. (iti in D. ii. . HERE is no doubt that the social life is developing very rapidly, and is by no means of small interest to the High School. This is the second year the Freshman class has been organized, and they have done remarkably well this year in keeping up with the other classes in the number of social events. Even if they didn’t succeed in having the hay-rack party they had planned for a certain evening they were decided on having some entertainment for the evening so they went to the skating rink and had a delightful party there from all reports, although it was tiresome for them as they were not used to such gayaties. The other classes succeeded in having the hayrack rides they had planned. Hut the Juniors had troubles, too. They went to Gatlin on a fine moonlight night and were expecting to find a supper awaiting them, but were disappointed on arriving to find all the restaurants closed for the night. Then all the classes enjoyed Hallowe’en parties. The week before the Seniors were entertained at the home of Eula and David Loutzenhiser, nothing very serious happened, with the exception that “Greeny” ran his hand through the front door glass, inflicting a very severe wound. The Sophies and Ereshies both had very attractive masquerade parties at the homes of one of the members of their respective classes. In the meantime the annual receptions of the Juniors and Seniors were anticipated by the upper classmen with pleasure, and with interest and longing on the part of the under class-men. The German Club, just organized this year, is the first thing of the kind that has ever been in the High School. The club meets every month at the homes of different membeis and is thoroughly enjoyed by all the German students and the faculty, who are honorary members. And now these warm, spring days make us all impatient to be out of doors, and, although it is a busy time, it is hoped that all the classes will enjoy at least one more social affair before the school year is ended. DANVILLE, 1908. 67 ’na-'nu Probably one of the most novel parties ever given by any of the High School classes, was that of the Senior class of ’07 for the Juniors, May the 21th at the Woman’s Club Rooms. The invitations were very clever in the form of a first-class passage ticket to Europe. The Club Room was very prettily decorated in the Junior class colors—old gold and blue, and in the green and white, the colors of the class of 1907. Upon arrival each one found at least one Marconi-gram, wishing him or her a pleasant voyage, or other pleasing messages. Many games were played during the evening for those on “board ship. Added to this Uicy were carried by stereopticon views down the Rhine and through several countries in Europe. After bght refreshments had been served by girls dressed in costumes of Dutch maidens, the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and games. Altogether the party carefully planned for the class of Old Gold and Blue” was a very enjoyable affair from beginning to end. ’na-’OB On last Thanksgiving at the Woman's Club Rooms the 1909 class of our High School entertained the Juniors at a most delightful rccept:on. The Senior colors—old gold and blue—were beautifully carried out in the decorations and as far as possible in the “eats.” Everyone was pleasantly entertained the earlier part of the evening, by an interesting guessing contest which was followed by a program of musical numbers and readings. After refreshments had been served, an enjoyable dance consisting of sixteen numbers was given. For the benefit of those who did not care to dance games were arranged so that each one thoroughly enjoyed himself. . ’na-’na On the evening of St. Valentine’s Day the Senior class took great pleasure in entertaining the Juniors at the Woman’s Club Rooms. The hall was decorated in red and white, the light being covered with red shades, which cast a soft glow over the room and red hearts were festooned about the chandeliers and on the walls. Orange and black, the Juniors colors appeared in various places among the decorations. After the general reception, a guessing contest formed the amusement for a short time, when a very enjoyable program was rendered. Refreshments were then served after which an orchestra of seven pieces furnished music tor a dance of sixteen numbers. THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 1® MUSIC DANVILLE, 1908. 69 fWitmr in £L % B. Our school this year has been particularly fortunate in the musical line. Through the earnest efforts of Mr. Baker the best orchestra that the school has ever had was organized. They have most cheerfully furnished music for the various programs, for the Senior and Medley plays and for the Minstrels. This was always of the highest quality and was thoroughly appreciated by all. The Board of Education engaged Mr. Mercer to instruct the school in singing. Every Wednesday morning he is on hand and the school participates in a half hour of singing, which on rare occasions proves very melodious. The Girls’ Semi-Chorus should not be forgotten, for it was they who so easily won first place in the Vermilion County Contest held in the local school auditorium May 8. Through the energy of Mrs. White the chorus has been most thoroughly trained, and they are indeed to be congratulated for the splendid showing which they have made during this, their initial year. The Minstrels perhaps brings out more real musical talent during the year than any of the other numerous productions, for in this a chorus consisting of twelve members is always to be heard. If next year sees us as well improved musically as did this, every one who is any way connected with the school should feel perfectly contented. Altos. Ingz Gass ’07. Hester Peebles 'll Mabel Ashley ’09 Dorothy Garrett '19 Ethel Harper ’12 First Violins. Ross Allen Baker Walter Smith '10 Second Violins. Judd Faurot '09 Ralph Schectcr Fred Hess (Girls’ rnti (Chorus Second Sopranos. Lovia Thomas '09 Mary Dague '09 May Hoch ’08 Margeurite Citizen To Helen Hardenbrook To Marvin Medlar ’ll First Sopranos. Myrtle Sanford '08 Reva IIoff ’09 Ona Barnett ’09 Eula Loutzenhiser ’08 Helen Olmsted To 0. iij. COrrhratra First Cornet. French Horn. Fred Draper To Lesley Streble Second Cornet. Raymond Davis Cello. Clarence Arsmith Trombone. Flute. Frank Smith Frank Payne Piano. Marvin Medlar ’ll 70 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. t DANVILLE, 1908. 71 ahr Elnjmimtt nf ElInt ITHOUT a doubt this year's Medley Play. “The Elopement of Ellen.” surpassed anything of its kind ever given in the history of High School dramatics. The cast, which contained but seven was thoroughly drilled under the direction of Miss McFarland, who is to a large measure due to the great success which the play attained. The scenery was more elaborate than anything of its kind ever seen and each act saw an entire change of scenery. Although the play was not near the financial success that the Senior play was, nevertheless it is to be remembered that its expense was much the greater on account of its costly decorations. Nothing but praise of the highest sort was tendered this play and v it can truthfully be said that it was well worthy of the praise which it so abundantly received. Each member of the cast distinguished himself for his gracefullness and perfect manner. Albert Becker. as Richard Ford, showed his undivided devotion to his wife, Molly, (Anne C'hesley) in perfect and natural style as though he were used to displaying such devotional c|ualities. Edwin McCord, as Robert Shepherd, won much praise, while Elma Cooke, under the role of Dorothy March displayed her high dramatic qualities in perfect style. Earl Scharf. as Mas Ten Eych after, prolonged courtship, finally won her for his wife. Nancy .Tucker, as June Haverhill, was unequaled and under the disguised name of “Ellen,” the house ma:d, played her part exceptionally well. Last, but not least, Bernard Austin, as the Rev. John Hume, could not be beat and his infatuation for Dorothy was so great that in the end it won him nothing although finally he proved to be of great service to her when he joined Dorothy and Max into the hands of matrimony. The following included the cast of characters: 72 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. alir tfUdUy Pay SCHARF M’CORD AUSTIN COOKE TUCKER CHESLEY BECKER (Cast Richard Ford. a devoted young husband - Albert Becker Molly, his wife........................................Anne Cheslcy Robert Shepherd, Molly’s brother ------ Edwin McCord Max Ten Eych, a chum of Robert’s ------- Earl Scharf Dorothy March, engaged to Max—a guest of Mrs. Ford - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elma Cooke June Haverhill, Wellesley ’06—who is doing some special investigation for economics courses during the summer —Nancy Tucker John Hume, rector of St. Agnes......................Bernard Austin % DANVILLE, 1908. 73 “ mira in Uir Mniutt Drpot Benefit of '08 Medley. Unlike all preceding plays, this year’s Senior Play “Scenes in the Union Depot,” contained the largest cast ever seen in one play, that has ever been given in the history of our High School. 1 he cast, which contained over sixty people were thoroughly drilled under the supervision of Miss Grant and Miss McFarland who can-not be given too much credit for their labor. Beyond a doubt the great success attended by the play was due to their untiring efforts. The play was presented before an audience of over too people, who will never forget their having attended the production. The receipts from this play were also larger than of any other performance given in the portals of our High School. Owing to the fuse burning out the lights refused to burn, thus shortening the play somewhat. Nevertheless on the whole the Senior Play of t908 will stand out in history as one of the greatest works of dramatic art ever given in our school and was indeed a royal success from start to finish, every person carrying out their individual parts in perfect manner. The following included the cast of characters: CAST. Ticket Agent ------------------------------Raymond South worth (� l� Wife of Ticket Agent ----------------------------------Ada Chapin Depot Master ------------------------------------Walter Gunn ’08 Man at Lunch and Candy Stand______________________ Ray Boggess ’08 Bootblack ---------------------------------------Fred E. Alles ’08 Mrs. Snyder -------------------------------------Lena Bushong ’08 Her daughter, Miranda ___________________________Ruth Sanderson ’08 Miss Sophia Piper -------------------------------E. Jane Greer ’08 Mr. Jones -------------------------- ---------------Paul Rryan ’09 Woman with baby _________________________________Hazel Delay ’08 Uncle John ------------------------------------ Howard Burchit ’09 Josiah Potter ----------------------------- David Loutzcnhiser ’08 His wife, Nancy ------------------------------------May Hoch ’08 Mr. Armstrong------------------------------..Oswald F. Becker ’08 His five small children ____________________________Vannic Easter- day '12, Abe Levin '12, Margery Lewis '08, Helen Griffith '08 Four school girls (Dot, Bess, Trix, Polly) ________Lola Olmsted ’08 Nancy Tucker ’08, Elma Cooke ’08, Myrtle Sanford ’08 The Dude -------------------------------- Harold B. Greenebaum ’08 Mrs. Amelia Hummer________________________________Mabel Ashley '08 Italian musicians ___________John Garriott '08, Oswald Becker '08. Mr. and Mrs. Martindale------Albert Becker '08, Mildred Erickson ’08 Bride and groom____________Bernard Austin ’08 and Anne Chesley ’08 Two young ladies (Rosy and Molly)_____________________________ ----_-----------------Helen Griffith '08 and Majorie Lewis '08 Two young men (Rob and Dick)'_________________________________ ------------------George Pemberton '08 and Edwin McCord ’08 Cassy, Jupiter and Father ____________________________________ ----------Helen Ryan ’08, Walker Bell '12 and George Webb '08 Mrs. Larkin _Eula Loutzcnhiser Politician______Homer Wick Johnny------------- Harry Reed Harry __________Donald Wick Mrs. Brown -Hildegardc Muecke Mr. Smith_______George Webb College Quartet----------------------------------- Earl Scharf ’08, Walter Meek '08, Edwin McCord '08 and Harry Fairchild '08 Lily, Eliza------------------Pearl Stokes '08, Geneva Cantrell '12 Harold and Flossie (elopers) _________________________________ --------------------Lena Bushong ’08 and George Pemberton ’08 Mr. and Mrs. Linton (Flossie’s parents)_______________________ ---- ------------------Forrest Holmes '09 and Dessa Elder '08 The nurses-----------------------Viva Collett ’08 and Ida Lewis '08 Belated passengers ___________________________________________ ----Edna Cohn ’08, Elizabeth Strawser ’08 and Mabel Watkins ’08 74 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. DANVILLE, 1908. 75 OH fUutstrd luuu Surpassing all other preceding performances of its kind the- 1908 Minstrel Show was presented April 10 before one of the largest crowds ever seen in the High School Auditorium. It was in every sense of the word the greatest of all Minstrel Shows ever held under student direction. Expense was not spared, they alone amounting to twice as much as the receipts. Decorations were all new and novel and considerable part of the end men’s suits were entirely new. The music was furnished by the High School orchestra under the direction of Ross Allen Baker, who as a musical director needs no introduction, whatsoever. Forrest Holmes as interlocutor was recepient of much criticism and was well worthy of it all. Most all the end men this year were in last year's show and consequently their various solos were of the highest order. In length of performance the '08 Minstrel Show surpassed all other preceding shows, the fall of the curtain, not occurring until nearly mid- ?G THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. night. The after-part contained five parts in itself, not to mention the stupendous first part, which contained n:ne solos. The show opened with “Coleen Baun” as the opening chorus, followed with “Red” McCord singing something about “Ever Loving Sam and his “spooning.” Next “Jay” appeared in the lime-lights singing about the ram checks that Noah gave out. Following this “Ike strained his voice describing “Crocodile Isle.” “What’s the Use” sang by Shorty was the next hit of the evening, after which Max had “Sumfin on his Mind,” which he relieved in a very “copious” and salubrious manner. Then the first part of the show came to a close by “Buss relating the tale of the Ice-man. After “Way Down in Colon Town had been rendered as the Grand h inale the “black faces” retired for the “Olio” which began with the “Humanophone,” an entirely original production led by Prof. Sleepy Holmes and John L. Supple as “organ grinder! The “Baby Show with Max, Buss, Ike and Red as the infants, and Raymond Southworth as “spieler produced much laughter from the assembled throng. “Cupid’ Johns and “Slow Gunn presented that little operette entitled “Row-me-oh and lulie-eat. in a very operatic manner with Gunn as the “prima doughnuts. 1 he show then ended in a great uproar with the farce “Booster Club. I bus was the end of the Eight Annual Minstrels. The following is the entire program: DANVILLE, 1908. 77 PART I. 1. OPENING—“Coleen Baun”_______ ____________Chorus. 2. Ever Lovin' Spoony Sam” _________________“Red.” :s. “Brother Noah gave out Checks for Rain”___“Jay” 4. Crocodile Isle” _________________________“Ike.” 5. So What's the Use”___________________ “Shorty.” 6. “Pse Got Sttmfin on ma Mind _______________“Max 7. “Any Ice”----------------------------- “Bus. 8. FINALE—“Way Down in Colon Town”_________Chorus. CHORUS. Burchit, '09; Loutzenhciscr, '08; Fox. '10; Southworth, 'Oil; Meek. '08: Catlett. '09; Jones. '09; Fairchild, 'OS; Gunn. '08; Wick. '07; Ferris, '09; Wakeley, '10. PART II. A. The Humanophone”----------------Prof. Sleepy Holmes. R. “Childhood Days”........................Jimmy Lyons. C. “Baby Show” Spieler -----Hon. Raymond Southworth. Rabies ._ ..............Bus, Max. Ike, Red. D. “Romeo and Juliet”------------------..Gunn and Johns E. FARCE—“Rooster Club of Rlackville Hon. Rill Johnson (running for Judge)_________Scharf Julius Cleopatrae Washington (running for chickens) -------------------------------Kimngham William Bilkens Smith (running for anything) Garriott. Walter Musmouth (running for breath)______:_____Watson Charles Augustus Hotfoot (too slow to run for anything)----------------------- Supple. Rufus Caesar Fussfeathcrs (crap game inspector) ..................................... Meek Alexander Brutus Thicklips (pork chops inspector) ------------------------------------ McCord. Horace Wetweather Catsup (razor inspector) Wakcly. Isaac Goggenheimer (chicken inspector) _________Johns Michael Angelo Wishbone (an artist) _______Fairchild. THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. r X e uI j c f) e Severn I 9 ’ O u TUCKER BECKER JONES HOCK NEBLICK MILLER BECKER MECK FECKER (Herman (Club (Dftirrrs President - -- -- -- - Oswald F. Becker, ’08 Vice-president.....................Beryl Jones, ’09 Treasurer................... - Earl M. Scliarf, ’08 Secretary - -- -- -- -- Ruth Miller, 08 ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE. Walter Meek, ’08; Esther Natho, '10; Francis Feckcr, To. R IiFRESH M ENT CO I M1TTEE. Albert Becker, ’08; May Hock, '08; Nancy Tucker, ’08; Edith Neblick, ’09. DANVILLE, 1008. 70 a hr (Brrmatt (£luh HE GERMAN CLUB was organized through the efforts of Miss Miller, who has tried persistently for about two years now, and has at last succeeded in getting enough interested to assure success. The purpose of the club is to enable the advanced German students to become more familiar and proficient in the working knowledge of the perplexing German grammar: also that the social life of our high-school may be more highly developed, for it is the social life of any institution that makes the bond between students and student bodies more binding and also preserves the school spirit. The meetings are held once a month, the first being held at the home of Miss Miller during the latter part of November, the next just before Christmas at Miss Inez Gass. Miss Ethel Edwards then entertained the club during April. Miss Nancy Tucker then delightfully entertained us on May Day. 80 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. DANVILLE, 1908. 81 Base-Ball Foot-Ball Track Basket-Ball Ira Jones . 1906 1906 1907 . . . 1907 1908 . . 1907 1908 Walter Kiningham 1906 1907 1906 1907 . . . 1906 1907 . . Claude Arenz . . Albert Becker . . . .1906 . 1906 1907 1907 . . . 1906 1907 . . Oswald Becker . . John Supple . . . . . . 1907 . 1906 . 1906 1907 1907 . . . 1907 1908 Will Sandusky . 1905 1906 1907 . 1906 1907 1908 Edwin McCord . 1905 1906 . . . 1906 1907 . . 1907 Elsworth Watson 1906 1907 . . . 1907 1908 Dan Morgan . . . .1906 1907 1908 Earl Scharf . . . 1907 1908 David Loutzenhciser . 1906 1907 1908 . . Fred Shawhan . . . . 1907 1908 . . Ernest Win thro wd Ray Boggcss . . . . 1907 1908 . . 1908 John Garriott . . . . 1907 Vcrncr Carter . . 1908 Harry Fairchild . . . 1907 . . 1906 1907 1908 Arthur Mason . . . 1907 1908 Alfred Natho 1907 1908 Charles Howard John Wakclcy Walter Gunn 1907 1907 82 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. D. th. s . Athlrtir Afiaoriattmt (Oftirrrii President --------- Edwin McCord ’08 Vice-President - -- -- -- - John Garriott ’08 Secretary-Treasurer ----- Charles Howard '08 HIS Association may be compared to a tree, in that each year it grows much stronger and the members like the leaves, though not so many increase until at the present time the total membership will reach nearly one-hundred. Under the leadership of President McCord, with the assistance of Secretary-Treasurer Howard the constitution was revised from beginning to end. The two important changes being, the establishment of the “D button, and making it more difficult to win the honorary letter “D.” The initiation fee is one dollar, which entitles anyone to a membership for one year, including the button. If the button is excluded the annual fee is then but twenty-five cents in all athletic contests held under the auspices of the association. To win the letter “D” it is required to play in the majority of scheduled foot-ball games, at least one-half in each game, or in basket-ball or base-ball games the requirements are similar. In tiack work or cross-country twelve points must be made before the “D is awarded. The association financially supports foot-ball, basie-ball, basket-ball, and all track and field meets. It has full control of the annual minstrels, which is generally each year a money-maker for the association. Our association is a member of Central Illinois Athletic Association, Eastern Illinois Athletic Association, and of the Vermilion County Athletic Association. DANVILLE, 190ft. 83 HE FOOT BALL season of 1907 on the whole was better than of the preceding seasons since 1902. The team this year showed its real strength in the games with Vermilion Academy, Urbana, Champaign, and Mattoon High Schools. Among these the game with Champaign may said to be the best, for after being beaten by a score of six to five, due to a bunch of hard luck, the team representing the D. H. S. journeyed to Champaign several weeks later with the determination to do or die. although the sentiment of most of our school was that we would be defeated worse than ever. Well, from the following account, they were badly mistaken: The game started with a rush. Both teams swayed up and down the field, each ready to make a gain by any misplays on the part of the other. M. Parvis, Champaign's sturdy little quarter-back made many brilliant plays for his team, while all our boys played as only heroes could for Danville. Several times players were taken off the field on account of injuries received. They were quickly replaced by substitutes, who played like veterans. After an hour or more of battle the game ended with five points to our credit while Champaign wras forced to be contented with a goose-egg. The game will stand out as a land-mark in D. II. S. football history, it being the first game 84 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Champaign liacl lost in five years on her home grounds and the first time Danville had defeated her in five long years. Jfxmt tllall aratn This fall saw many youthful aspirants for the first team but as only eleven can play some must be disappointed, so instead of quitting this many organized a very satisfactory “scrub” team. Mr. Arnett Sumner was secured to coach the team and it is due to his masterful handling of the ever changing material that the boys made such a brilliant showing. The first game was against the strong Attica team which they won only after the most grueling contest, Morgan making the only touchdown with “Doug” as interference. J his was the first time the second team had won a victory for over five years. The next was against Kingman who beat them 6-4. Then on Thanksgiving Day they tackled the “Alumni who proceeded to wipe the field with them to the tune of 21-0. Now when you remember that the “Alumni” was composed of former “Stars. as Mabin, Bookwalter, McCusker, Bahl, Fox, and many others, it might have been worse. So taken as a whole the “Scrubs were a decided success. V e hope to sec a still more successful team next year. DANVILLE, 1908. 85 Uarsitij iFnut Hall ®ram Hinr-lty Ellswortli Watson___________________________________Captain John C. Garriott___________________________________ Manager Win. I’. Holaday_____________________________________Coacli Right End____________________________________John Garriott, 'Ob Right Tackle____________________________W ill Sandusky, 08 Right Guard___________________________________Claude Arenz, 10 Right Guard_______Claude Arenz, TO------Harry Fairchild, '08 Center________________________________ Walter Gunn, '08 Left Guard________Oswald F. Meeker, '08—Alfred Natho, IS Left Tackle__________________________ Walter Kiningham, 'll Left End--------------------------------- John Wakeley, TO Quarter Mack__________________________Ellsworth atson, 09 Right Half Back ___________________________ Ira Jones, ’09 Full Mack__________John L. Supple, TO—Albert H. Meeker, 08 Left Half Back____________________________ Ray Boggess, '08 Substitutes—End: Edwin McCord, Arthur Mason. Jfmit Uiall rhriUtlr 19DT Danville H. S. vs. Vermilion Academy-------0-0 Danville H. S. vs. Urbana High School----12-11 Danville IMS. vs. Champaign H. S.----------5-6 DanvTle IT. S. vs. Kappa Sigma Fraternity 6-13 Danville IT. S. vs. Hoopeston H. S.-------4-17 Danville IT. S. vs. Champaign--------------5-0 Danville vs Mattoon________________________0-0 Danville vs. Oakwood----------------------0-32 llrrmilinu (Cmuitjt Atldctir Aaanriatiim QDffirrrs I. A. Smothers. President ----- Rossville V. W. Gorman. Vice-President ----- Tndianola Z. M. Smith, Secretary ------ - Danville W. Y. Ludwig, Treasurer ------- Danville DANVILLE, 1908. 87 9mutd iFmit lull arant Ciup-llp Dan Morgan _____________ Harold l . Greenebaum _ Arnett Sumner___________ Right End_______________ Right Tackle____________ Right Guard_____________ Center__________________ Left Guard______________ Left Tackle_____________ Left End________________ Quarter Back____________ Right Half Back_________ Full Rack_______________ Left Half Back__________ Sub.—Harry Jackson. _________________ Captain __________________Manager --------------------Coach Harold R. Greenebaum, ’08 _________Arthur Boyer, ’09 _______Elmer Crawford, 'la Raymond South worth, ’09 _________Horace Briley, '13 ______Frank Brazelton, TO ___Clarence McCord,------ -----------Dan Morgan, TO -- _________Harold Jones _________Thomas Polhemus ------------Carl Douglas SCHEDULE. Scrubs vs. Rossville 11. S. 0-33 Scrubs vs. Attica H. S. 5-0 Scrubs vs. Kingham II. S. 1-5 Scrubs vs. Alumni____0-16 OUR fALTHF UL SCRUBS. DANVILLE, 1908. 89 Il3J¥Cli . V FlEtliD ahr arark aram. HUir Edwin McCord, Captain Ira Jones, Manager Win. P. Holaday, Coach “THE TEAM.” Ira Jones, Frank A. Fox, Eugene C. Elliott, William Sandusky, John Garriott, llarry Fairchild, Oswald Pecker, Edwin McCord. Ellsworth Watson, David Loutzenhiser, Verner Carter, Charles Howard, Walter Kining- liani, Oliver P. Brown, Fred Shawhan, Charles F. Ferris. SCHEDULE April (i Fourth Annual Inter-Class. Class of 1908 59 Class of 1909 32 Class of 1910 - - -.............19 Class of 1907 - - - '..........10 April 18, 1). 11. S. vs. Paris.......................... 100-20 April 20, Triangular Meet at Champaign Danville - -- -- --48 Champaign - - - 18 Urbana -------13 April 27, Triangular Meet at Hoopeston. Danv’lle.................. - 50 Hoopeston - - - - - - 50 Watseka - - - - - 7 May 3. Eastern Illinois Conference Meet at Sullivan Danville.................20 Mattoon -.............19 Arthur - -- -- -- 17 Tuscola -................ - 15 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. DANVILLE, 1908. 91 Srliriutlr May 1, County Meet at Danville. (Sotttftturi Danville ------ 50 Hoopeston ------ 37 Rossville ------ 17 Georgetown - - ... 12 ®rark ©rant, 1908 William Sandusky, Captain Charles Howard, Mgr. Gordon Mabin '99, Coach “THE TEAM.” Ira Jones, John Garriott, Charles Howard, Oswald Becker, Harry Fairchild, Verner Carter, Will Sandusky, Fred Shawhan, Ernest Winthrowd, Dan Morgan, Ellsworth Watson, Ray Boggess, David Loutzenhiser. SCHEDULE. April 11, Fifth Annual Inter-Class Meet --------- Seniors ------- 43 Juniors..........................11 Sophomores - - 28 Freshmen ------ 13 April 18, D. H. S. vs. Urbana High School -......................97-34 April 25 D. H. S. vs. Vermilion Grove Academy - - - - - 78-53 May 1 Central Illinois Meet at Arthur..................1 - Areola ------ 28 Rantoul..........................19 Newman ------ 18 Danville - -- -- - 13 May 9, County Meet at Danville - -- -- -- -- - Danville ------- 63 Rossville ------ 24 Hoopeston........................11 Georgetown ----- 12 May 16, University of Illinois State Interscholastic Meet - f 2 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Wrark £ rasmt 101U! TARTING the season with practically all old men with the exception of Elliott in the vault, and Brown in the distance runs the 1908 team has met with nothing but overwhelming victories throughout the entire season. Although unable to capture the Central Illinois Championship the team this year has been much stronger in all departments than any of the preceding track teams. At the beginning of the season trouble arose in regard to a coach but this was quickly adjusted when the Board of Education were successful in engaging Gordon Mabin an ex-high school athlete of wide renown. This season saw many new records broken for our school namely, in the mile run by YVinthrowd, who lowered the time three seconds, making the distance in the splendid time of 5 minutes and 6 2-5 seconds. Captain Sandusky has made himself famous breaking two records, putting the shot 42 feet, 3 inches over 40 feet, 11 3-4 inches formerly held by Verner Carter and breaking his own record in the hammer throw, throwing the lead ball a distance of 119 feet, 9 inches over 115 feet and 4 inches of last year. The team started the season • with the Fifth Annual Inter-Class Meet held at Matinee Park, April 11, which served as a splendid try out for the team in more ways than one. In this DANVILLE, 1908. 93 meet Jones showed his superiority as a dasher, and Sandusky astonished the rooters in the weights. Next came the dual meet with Urbana High School, which Danville took in an easy manner, capturing twelve firsts, eleven seconds, and four thirds out of the fifteen events. A week later the team journeyed to Ver- 1908 Relay Team mi lion Grove to battle against their old rivals, Vermilion Academy. Here Watson distinguished himself clearing the bar at ten feet. “Chink” Winthrowd, the coming Lightbody,” captured the mile in five minutes, six and two-fifths seconds. Jones Winning 220 Yard Dash—County Meet. At the Central Illinois Meet we finished fourth, being unable to win on account of being in “too fast company.” But neverthelesfs we re- THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 94 turned home with a penant, which we won by winning first place in the relay race. In the County Meet, a week later, we more than evened up for this defeat by making more points than Rossville, Hoopeston and Georgetown combined. After the “century” dash it was easily seen that we had the meet '‘cinched,” for the remainder of the meet was nothing more than to see how many more points we could make than the other schools and we won the Ninth Annual Vermilion County Track and Field Meet by a larger margin of points than has ever been done in the history of Vermilion County or Danville High School Athletics. Garriott winning “quarter”—County Meet. The team will lose seven of its members this year by graduation, but with the splendid material still remaining on hand next year's team should be still better and stand a good chance of not only becoming Vermilion County Champions, but of the State of Illinois as well. Let us hope for the best. DANVILLE, 1908. 95 Jftfth Annual 3lntrr (£la«sfi fflnt MATINEE PARK, APRIL 11, 1908. TRACK EVENTS 50 'S ard Dash (1) Jones ’09; (2) Morgan TO; (3) Boggess ‘08—Time 5 4-5. 100 Yard Dash (1) Jones ’09; (2) Howard ’08; (3) Boggess ’08—Time 10 4-5. 220 Yards Dash (1) Jones ’09; (2) Loutzenheiser ’08; (3) Boggess ’08—Time 27 1-5 seconds. 14(1 Yards Dash (1) Jones ’09; (2) Loutzenheiser ’08; (3) Becker ’08—Time 58 3-5 seconds. 880 Yards Run (1) Shawhan ‘09; (2) Winthrowd ’ll, (3) Moore ’ll—Time 2 min., 25 seconds. One Mile Run (1) Shawhan ’09; (2) Winthrowd ’ll; (3) Moore ’ll—Time 5 minutes, 17 seconds. 220 Yards Hurdles (1) Becker ’08, (2) Morgan TO; (3) Howard ’08—Time 31 3-5 seconds. FIELD EVENTS Shot-Put (1) Sandusky ’08; (2) Carter TO; (3) Morgan TO—Distance 41 feet, 9 inches. Hammer Throw (1) Sandusky ’08; (2) Carter TO; (3) Burchit ’08. High Jump (1) Carter TO; (2) Wolford ’09; (3) Jackson T2—Height 4 feet, 11 inches. Running Broad Jump (1) Boggess ’08; (2) Briley ’12; (3) Becker ’08—Distance, 17 feet, 6 3-4 inches. Duscus Hurl (.1) Carter TO; (2) Sandusky ’08; (3) Swallow ’ll—Distance 88 feet, 10 inches. Pole Vault (1) Watson ’09; (2) Morgan TO; (3) Skadden TO—Height, 8 feet, 3 inches. SUMMARY OF POINTS Seniors - -- -- -- -- 44 Juniors - -- -- -- -- -- 44 Sophomores ---------- - 28 Freshmen - -- -- -- -- -- - 43 06 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. SUimnllr ?ij. % . us. Irliatta ffi. At Danville. April 18 1908. Erark Gurnta 50 Yards Dash (I) Jones (D), (2) Stephens (U), (a) Garriott (D); time 6 seconds. 100 Yards Dash (1) Jones (D), (2) Garriott (D), (:t) Stephens (U); time 11 :i-5 secs 220 Yards Dash (1) Jones (D , (2) Howard (D), (3) Stephens (U); time 27 1-5 secs. 440 Yards Dash (1) Garriott (D), (2) Shawhan (D). (3) Stephens (U); time 57 secs. 880 Yards Run (1) Shawhan (D), (2) Winthrowd (D). (3) Van Dorcn, (U); time 2 minutes, 30 seconds. One Mile Run (1 Shawhan (D), (2) Winthrowd (D), (3) Van Doren (U); time 5 minutes, 44 seconds. 220 Yards Hurdles (1) Stephens (U), (2) Morgan (D), (3) Howard (D); time 31 4-5 seconds. Relay Race forfeited to Danville. Jfirlh Gtirnta Shot-Put (1) Sandusky (D), (2) Cox (U), (3) Fairchild (D); distance 41 feet, 1 3-9 in. Hammer Throw (1) Sandusky (D), (2) Cox (U), (3) Burchit (D); Distance 119 feet, 9 inches. Running High Jump (1) Fairchild (D), (2) Wolford (D), (3) Riley (U); Height 4 ft., 8 3-4 inches. Running Broad Jump (1) Boggess (D). (2) Becker (D), (3) Cox (U); Distance 18 feet, 7 inches. Standing Broad Jump (1) Cox (U). (2) Fairchild (I)), (3) Riley (U); Distance 8 feet, 9 inches. Discus Hurl (1) Cox (U), (2) Sandusky (D), (3) Stephens (U); Distance 91 feet, 8 inches. Pole Vault (1) Watson (D), (2) Morgan (D), (3) Stephens (U); Height 8 feet. inches. Score: Danville. 97; Urhana. 34. DamiilU' ?ii. ft. na. Unmtlunt Omnir .Araiirnuj At Vermilion Grove April 25, 1908. Erark fcnruta 50 Yards Dash (1) Jones (D), (2) Garriott (D). (3) Reagan (V); time 5 3-5 seconds. 100 Yards Dash (1) Jones (D), (2) Garriott (D) (3) Reagan (V); time 10 3-4 secs. 220 Yards Dash (1) Jones (D), (2) Howard (D), (3) Reagan (V); time 25 seconds. 440 Yards Dash (1) Garriott (I)), (2) Reagan (V). (3) Moyier (V); time 58 4-5 secs. 880 Yards Run (1) Shawhan (D), (2) Moyier (V), (3) Reagan (V); time 2 minutes, 22 4-5 seconds. One Mile Run (1) Winthrowd (D), (2) Shawhan (D), (3) Moyier (V); time 5 minutes, 6 seconds. Relay Race Danville, time 1 minute, 42 3-5 seconds. JFirli Co rut •; Shot-Put (1) Sandusky (D), (2) IJaworth (V), (3) Fairchild (D); distance 42 feet, 2 3-4 inches. DANVILLE, 1008. 97 Hammer 1 hrow (1) Sandusky (D), (2) Hawkins (V), (3) Fairchild (D); Distance 104 feet. Running High Jump (1) Haworth (D), (2) Hawkins (V), (3) Fairchild (D); distance feet, 2 inches. Running Broad Jump (1) Haworth (V). (2) Boggess (D), (3) Mills (V); distance 20 feet, 9 inches. Standing Broad Jump (1) Haworth (V), (2) Becker (D). (3) Fairchild (D); distance 9 feet, 9 inches. Discus Hurl (1) Sandusky (D). (2) Haworth (V), (3) Lewis (V); distance 88 feet, 2 inches. Pole Vault (1) Watson (D), (2) Haworth (V), (3) Hawkins (V); height 10 feet. Score: Danville, 78; Vermilion Grove Academy, 53. Ninth Annual Hmntltim (Cmtntu arark anh IFtelii fHrrt Held at Danville. May 9th, 1908. 50 Yards Dash (1) Yoeman (R), (2) Jones (D), (3) Thorton (G); time 5 4-5 seconds. 100 Yards Dash (1) Jones (D), (2) Yoeman (R), (3) Brown (R); time 10 and 4-5 secs. 220 Yards Dash (1) Jones (D), (2) Yoeman (R) (3) Kerr (II); time 24 seconds. 440 Yards Dash (1) Garriott (D), (2) Loutzenhiser (D), (3) Kerr (H); time 55 and 4-5 seconds. 880 Yards Run (1) Shawhan (D), (2) Ross (R), (3) Karn (II); time 2 minutes and -17 seconds. One Mile Run (1) Shawhan (D), (2) Winthrowd (D), (3) Murray (H); time 5 minutes and 17 seconds. • 220 Yards Hurdles (1) Richie (G), (2) Becker (D), (3) Yoeman (R); time 28 and 3-5 seconds. Pole Vault (1) Wallace (H), (2) Watson (D), (3) Boggess (D); height 9 feet, 8 in. Running Broad Jump (1) Thorton (G), (2) Becker (D), (2) Boggess D); distance 19 feet, 4 and 1-2 inches. Running High Jump (1) Fairchild (D), (2) Kerr (H), (3) Cooke (G); height 5 feet, 4 inches. Shot-Put (1) Sandusky (D), (2) Yoeman (R), (3) Kerr (H); distance 40 feet, 10 inches. Discus Hurl (1) Yoeman (R), (2) Sandusky (D), (3) Cameron (H); distance 88 feet, 2 inches. Relay Race won by Danville, Becker, Howard, Garriott, Jones; time, 1 minute, 41 seconds. Hoopeston, second. Final Score: Danville 63, Rossville 24, Georgetown 12. Hoopeston 14 (Central 3IUtuma (Cnnferenre fflrrt Held at Arthur 111., May 1, 1908. Crark fcurnts 50 Yards Dash (1) Harpold, (Assump,) (2) Black, (Arc), (3) Stevenson, (Areola); Time 5 2-5 seconds. 100 Yards Dash (1) Black (Areola), (2) Akers, (New), (3) Jones, (D); Time 10 1-5 seconds, 98 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 220 Yards Dash (t) Akers, (New), (2) Black, (Areola), (3) Jones, (Dan); time 22 4-5 seconds. 440 Yards Run (1) Wamsley (Art.), (2) Garriott (Dan.), (3) Truitt, (Tus.); time 53 3-5 seconds. One-Hhalf Mile Run (1) Hance (New.), (2) Shawhan (Dan.), (3) Bowman, (Shclby-ville); time 2:04. Mile Run (1) Hance, (New), (2) Bowman, (Shelbyville), (3) Pifer, (Sullivan); time 5:01. 80 Yards Hurdles (1) Hill (Rantoul), (2) Pribble, (Arthur), (3) Becker, (Danville); time 11 seconds. Relay Race (1) Danville; time 1:42. (2) Tuscola, (3) Mattoon. 3FtrI Simile Shot-Put (1) Hill, (Ran.), (2) Moraii, (Areola), (3) Sandusky, (Danville); distance 45 feet. Discus Hurl (1) Moran, (Areola), (2) Black (Areola, (3) Fletcher, (Rantoul); distance 102 feet. Pole Vault (1) J. Glover, (Mattoon, (2) Gray (Areola), (3) Colbert, (Shelbyville); height 9 feet, 8 inches. High Jump (1) Black, (Areola, (2) Glover, (Mattoon), tie for first; (3) Fairchild, (Danville); height 5 feet, 10 inches. Score: Areola 28, Rantoul 19, Newman 21, Danville 13, Assumption 10, Mattoon 8. Running Broad Jump (1) Harpold, (Assum’t.), (2) Hill, (Ran.), (3) Fletcher, (R); distance 20 feet, 9 inches. Hammer Throw (1) Hill, (Rantoul), (2) Johnson, (Mat.), (3) Black, (Areola); distance 127 feet, 1 inch. Samttllp § riuwl iRmirJia Event Record Holder Date 50 Yards Dash 5 2-5 seconds Leo McCusker 1905 100 Yards Dash 10 2-5 seconds Ira Jones 1907 220 Yards Dash 23 3-5 seconds Ira Jones 1907 440 Yards Run 54 1-5 seconds Rob’t. Bookwalter 1903 880 Yards Run 2 min., 14 sec. Oliver Brown 1907 One Mile Run 5 min., 6 2-5 secs. Ernest Winthrowd 1908 220 Yards Hurdles 28 4-5 secs. Walter Cantrell 1903 Running Broad Jump 21 ft., 1 1-4 in. Harry Fairchild 1908 Running High Jump 5 feet, 9 in. Leo McCusker 1905 Standing Broad Jump 9 ft, 8 in. Elmo Roseberry 1904 Pole Vault ' 10 feet, 2 inches Eugene Elliott 1907 Shot-Put 42 feet, 3 inches Will Sandusky 1908 Discus Hurl 88 feet, 9 1-2 in. Walter Kiningham 1907 Hammer Throw 119 ft., 9 in. Will Sandusky 1908 DANVILLE, 1908. 99 Bermilinn (Cmmtg SlrrurJis .50 Yards Dash Leo McCusker, 5 2-5 seconds-- ------ 1905 100 Yards Dash Ira Jones 10 2-5 seconds.............................1907 220 Yards Dash Ira Jones 23 3-5 seconds.............................1907 440 Yards Dasli Robert Bookwalter 54 1-5 seconds - 1903 880 Yards Dash Smith of Hoopeston 2 min. 1-5 seconds - - 1903 One Mile Run Brown 5 minutes, 9 2-5 seconds ------ 1907 220 Yards Hurdles W alter Cantrell 28 4-5 seconds - 1903 Shot-Put Stewart of Hoopeston 46 feet ------ 190G Discus Hurl Stifler of Rossville 96 feet ----- 1905 Running High Jump Cooke of Georgetown 5 feet, 5 inches ... 1905 Running Broad Jump Leo M. McCusker 20 feet, 11 1-4 inches - - 1905 Pole Vault Elliott 10 feet, 2 inches -.---- 1907 Relay Race Danville Pendergast, Fox, J. F. Greenbaum, McCusker; time 1 minute, 40 seconds. Slasr (Ball SENIORS Ed McCord, Pitcher. Will Sandusky, First Base. Harry Fairchild, Second Base. Earl Scharf, Short Stop. Harold B. Greenebaum, Third Base. Ray Boggess, Right Field. John Garriott, Center Field. Charles Howard, Left Field. (Clans drams SOPHOMORES John L. Supple, Catcher. Dan Morgan, Pitcher. Walter Kiningham, First Base. Edward Harper, Second Base. John Wakeley, Short Stop. Verner Carter, Third Base. Arthur Mason, Left Field. Clifford Smith, Center Field. Stanley Mires, Right Field. FRESHMEN Will Haskell. Catcher. Everet Craft, Pitcher Alfred Natho, First Base. Harry Cameron, Second Base. Horace Briley, Short Stop. Elliott Van Frank, Third Base. Pete Runyan, Right Field. Charles Church, Center Field. Elrnon Crawford, Left Field. 100 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Saar Sail 1903 HIS YEAR on account of the inelegibility of most of the important players saw no ’varsity baseball team in the field. Consequently, but little can be said as regards this sport this season. Nevertheless class teams were organized in which the Sophomores had little the better of the argument. For the first time in the history of our school there was a faculty team under the leadership of Coach, Manager-Captain, Physical Director, First Baseman Zora Mayo Smith. R. A. Baker did the twirling for the “profs.,” while Carl Bramer played “short” with Prof. C. Harold Sackett at third. The “man behind” was found in the person of Track Coach Gordon Mabin, who did his duty as well as could be expected. The faculty “nine” surprised everyone by defeating the Freshmen and Junior class teams in onesided contests. These games brought out large delegations, who cheered the “profs.” to the last, and it was indeed very amusing to see Prof. Sackett catch a ball. In the game Mr. Smith easily proved that he was “there,” while Mr. Baker is an old hand at the business. On account of being too busy in various ways the Seniors had no team, nevertheless there was plenty of material at hand from the sturdy supporters of the “old gold and blue.” With the abundance of material yet remaining in school there is no reason why next year should see one of the best ’varsity teams that ever represented the “maroon and white.” Let the team have the hearty support of the student body. DANVILLE, 1908. 101 - BASK CT 1 jr £ W ll 4 BALL L J } J Saukrt Sail 190B LTHOUGH the basket Dali team of 1907-1908 was not a winning aggregation, nevertheless it was composed of one of the gamest “quintettes” ever representing the “maroon and white.” They were as plucky a bunch of fellows as anyone could wish to see, and only through mere nerve and courage did they play out their full schedule throughout the season. The team this year was to be congratulated, nevertheless on its splendid showing, which was made during the season, and were it not for th efficient coaching of Mr. Baker, the team would have been a failure. Mr. Baker is an old basket ball star, having played on the DePauw University basket ball five, while there at school. In the first time in the history of our school, largely due to his efforts, a game was arranged during the early part of April with the DePauw Academy team at Greencastle, Ind. Here the team, accompanied by a few loyal rooters were treated as only kings could have been. The journey to the “prep.” town included a trip to Indianapolis, where the team witnessed the production of “Mary’s Lamb.” While there they were also treated to a delightful banquet given under the auspices of a most generous Dr. Caldwell. The trip lasted three days, the fellows staying at the Deke “frat” house, while a few of the others were hosts of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity fellows. Everyone who was fortunate enough to take the trip voted the Depauw fellows royal entertainers, so considering the enjoyment they received throughout the trip the season was far from being an unsuccessful one. But two of the team leave school this year, and with plenty of good material still left on hand there is no reason why next year's team should not be a winning one. 10-2 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Ira Jones, Earl Scharf ________Captains Ira Jones Manager Ross Allen Baker______________________________________________________________ Coach LINE-UP. Ira Jones__________________ Forward Harry Fairchild Earl Scharf________________ Forward Arthur Mason - Dan Morgan__________________Forward Alfred Natho . SCHEDULE January 17 D. H. S. vs. Sidell _______________________ January 24 D. H. S. vs. Hoopeston_____________________ January 31 D. H. S. vs. Vecdersburg___________________ February 1 D. H. S. vs. Alumni________________________ February 6 D. H. S. vs. Hoopeston--------------------- February 7 D. H. S. vs. Champaign--------------------- February 13 D. H. S. vs. Veederslntrg----------------- March D. H. S. vs. DePauw Academy_____________________ Center Guard Guard . 27-53 . 12-42 . 12-30 . 31-9 . 23-27 . 13-20 . 21-27 . 12-26 Senior (12) Charles Howard______ Albert Becker Walter Gunn_________ Will Sandusky_______ Oswald Becker CLASS TEAMS ..Forwards_____ ______ Center . ___Guards _____ Junior (7) ________Frank Brazeltou Ellsworth Watson __________ Jedd Faurot _________ Ralph Yeager Fred Shawhan DANVILLE, 1908. 103 ©funis, 1UUU LTHOUGH not supported by the High School Athletic Association Tennis is every year gaining favor with the student body and it is probably, but a question of time until it will be a fully recognized sport in our school. With the material on hand there is no reason why our school should not each year turn out as strong a tennis team as well as teams in the other branches of athletics. Eacii year a tournament is held, and the winner presented with a gold medal. On account of the shortness of the season there is but little time for the tournament to be run off, and now at the present time of writing is but fairly begun. The tournament held last year was very interesting and close and after the finals had been finished Homer Wick, ’01 was declared champion. Two years ago a team was organized, which was very successful, defeating Covington High School by a large score. Carter, '07, Scharf, ’08, Swallow, ’ll, and Greenebaum, ’08, rank about the highest in local high school tennis circles, and between this “quartet” the champion for the season of year 1908 lies. In the course of a short time undoubtedly tennis will be as an important a sport as are the others, we soon hope to see the honorary letter “D” awarded in this sport as are now in the others. 104 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. (Sirls’ Athlrtir Asmiriatum (OftirrtH President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Ethel Edwards, Elma Cooke, Reva Hoff, Haskrt lull S rasmt URIXG THE BASKETBALL Season of 1907 and 1908, the games have been carried on in a different manner than formerly, that is there have been no inter-scholastic games. The State Athletic Association prohibited the inter-scholasic games for some very plausible reason. Every one who is in any way connected with the High School was proud of the team and of the splendid record which it made last year, but, owing to the prohibition of the inter-scholastic games there can hardly be a fair comparison between this season’s Basket Hall and that of previous years. The enthusiasm this year took the form of class loyalty, while heretofore the one idea was the “Varsity.” The few games that have been played between the classes or a picked team and the Alumni, have been loyally supported by the student body. Miss Etna Robey, ’03, the founder of girl’s Basket Ball in Danville has devoted a large amount of her time to the class teams and the result is a very creditable showing. From the material offered this year a splendid DANVILLE, 1908. 105 varsity could have been picked, that would have at least equaled any team that ever represented the “Maroon and White.” One thing greatly in favor of this new order of things is that more entered and played the season than ever before. This is because each class which had a team kept that team in practice, while previously when the first team had been chosen all others, except the “subs” lost interest and stopped practice. W e earnestly hope that next year will see each class with at least one and in some cases two teams in the field all the time, and that the interest m this most beneficial sport will ever increase, and become one of the potent factors in Girl’s Athletics. I ennis this year is also increasing in favor as many have signified their intention of participating in the annual tournament. Haaket Sail f rltrx'iulp, lUlir anil lanH December 6, ’07----------Sophomores vs. Picked Team_________________5-9 January 19, ’08--------------- ’Varsity vs. Alumni_________________6-11 February 12, ’08-----Sophomores vs Freshmen__________________________5-1 ] March 20, ’08----------------Sophomores vs. Freshmen________________26-9 Helen Cooke, ’10, Manager of Class Teams. Neither the Juniors or Seniors had any regular teams in the field this season. LINE-UP OF CLASS TEAMS. Freshmen Position Margaret Matthews Center Rachel MacDowell and Mary Dague Forwards May Babcock Guards Ruth Little Sophomores Ethel Edwards Helen Cooke and Harriet Pruttsman Una Dale Bessie Lindsey THE WINNING SPIRIT. I he whistle's blown ! The game is on ! The Center's nerves are tense The referee’s too awful slow. Why keep us in suspense? We’ll work, we’ll do our level best— Remember, it’s for D. H. S. 106 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Athletics for Girls Athletics for girls are a mighty good thing; of that no needs to be told, There're laurels, and ribbons, and medals galore; fine prizes of silver and gold Awaiting the maid in the champion class who’ll enter the sports of the field And when he appears on Life’s Stadium she will find even better revealed The Seven Mile Walk for example is fine, for surely a maiden should learn Th Art of preserving her powers until she comes to the very best turn; And when it comes down to real talent in this the girl who will certainly score Is she who hands in the best record at night in pacing the nursery floor, The Hundred-Yard Dash is another good thing for those who are fleet as a deer, And maybe the maiden who won it yesterday will find it of value this year When running at eve from her pretty boudoir to meet Mr. Man at the gate— The one who makes records with dashes like that will never be quite out of date, In throwing the Hammer let all of them show the best that is in them to do; You never can tell when a talent like this will prove of real value to you It may not be useful at five o’clock teas, in writing a poem or book, But can deny it will help in the cause of bouncing a riotous cook 'Phe Running Broad Jump is an excellent thing for girls that are timid with mice It saves them from leaping on table and chairs which candidly isn’t quite nice And if you are dreamy the Pole Vault’s the thing I know of naught else to compare. It teaches you how to alight with real grace when coming down out of the air, And finally, girls, in Athletic pursuits, of Foot-Ball be students I pray No matter how rough or how hard be the game, keep at it by night and by day, You’ll find in the future its training will belli to bring you out surely on top When Bargain Day comes and you start through the rush and war of your sisters to shop. GIRLS’ TENNIS TOURNAMENT, 1907 Semi-FinnU Preliminary First Round Second Round Third Round Freeman 1 Hague Hague — 1 6-0, 6-3 Hague Knox 1 Knox 6-0, 6-0 Jenkins 1 Default McDowell Smith . G. Smith 1 7-5, 7-5 Tucker Tucker Tucker Default Milligan 1 Default • Current Wiseman . Wiseman Default Miller R. F. Miller , Miller , Default Johnson , 6-2, 6-3 Prutsman . McCracken . McCracken Default Edwards Bullock Edwards Default L. Edwards � 6-0, 7-5 Young __ — -- 1 Young . • Dale 1 Default Tones 6-2. 6-0 Balslev i Jones Jones 1 Default Lindsey Lindsey Webber 6-0, 6-1 Lindsey _ 6-1, 6-0 Shortall Bump Bump I )efault Hoff Edwards E. Edwards 6-0, 6-3 Edwards Jarringer Cooke . 6-0, 6-1 Cooke - 6-2, 6-3 Ed wards Miller Burke - Default Burke Default Burke . (Iropr Dull Default Dull Default Gass Gass - Brazelton . Default Gass Lotzenhciser — Spears . Default Spears Default Final Hague --Default Edwards Default Lindsey -Default Gass ------ 6-2, 6-4 Hague 6-5, 6-3 Lindsey ------ 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 Champion Hague ------- 2-6. 6-2, 7- 108 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. DOPE DEPAR TMENT DANVILLE, 1908. 109 Please do not rave And curse the Knave Or Knaves, as it may be Who sought to raise in honest ways The laughs that here you see, For though you think that printer's ink Will make or mar your fame , My word I'll give that you’ll outlive The slams upon your name. £ rluuil (EntBUJB Voting (Emttrst SERIOUS AND FRIVOLOUS FACTS ABOUT THE GREAT AND NEAR GREAT. Who is the Handsomest Man? There was heavy voting here. It was about an even tie between Verne Carter and Harold Brown. Honorable mention is awarded to Holmes, ’09, and H. Jackson, TO. Who is the Greasiest Grind? Bernard Austin, George Webb, Walter Smith, Earl Maxwell Scharf and Evangeline Shorthall were entered in this event, also Claude Arena and John L. Supple. “Shorty and I’ete were able to prove alibis and were released. Evangeline and Earl had a very close contest until Evangeline took “Force and beat Earl out by a German verb. Who is the Freshest? Among the Freshmen, “Windy” Natho, Cecil Jackson and Horace Briley showed up strong in this event. After an exciting contest Jackson won first place. Who is the Biggest Lemon? “Fatty” Fox got first by unanimous vote. Paul Bryan received second prize with Dorothy Childs a close third. Who is our Ladies Man? Pearl tells us Bill” won her heart by the coquettish way he lifts his eye-brows. George Webb is awarded first place with Raymond Southworth second place. David Loutzenhiser is award third place for his recent efforts up at the Senior-Junior reception. Who is the Most Conceited? There was heavy voting here also. Natho, Shawhan and Carter received 110 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. about the same number of votes. Earl Scharf absent mindedly voted for himself and is therefore awarded first place. Who is the Most Religious? First place E. M. S. Second “Jay Harriott, while Rolland Catlett deserves third place not to mention Carl Conron, whom we found out long ago. Who Isn't? “Pete” and “Dug” the “profanity twins” tied for first place. They are fighting it out in the midst of the lurid atmosphere. “Oreeny also ran. Who is the Laziest Man? ' “Ike” Watson, first and all the time. Who is the Best All-Around Athlete? First, Jones, ’0!); Second, Kiningham, TO; Third, Fairchild, ’08. Who Thinks lie Is? Draw between “Windy” Natho and Carter. Who is the Most Cheerful Liar? Chris Whitlock and “Polk Elliott tied for first place. If there is anyone who doubts the wisdom of our selection we desire to meet them more as a matter of curiosity than for any feeling of animosity. Second place is warded to Supple. Who is the Hardest to Grind? The weary and long-suffering editors of the Dope Department have sent in the following list: “Chink” Winthrowd, Will Sandusky, Margaret Myers, Horace Briley, “Buss” Kiningham and Art Boyer. They are invulnerable. impregnable, and can't be touched. ( I hat s what Marguerite says anyhow.) What is your Favorite Food? Joe Webb says Mellin's Food, while “Pete” Arenz says fudge for mine. What is the Greatest Achievement of your High School Career? George Webb says smoking. “Bill” Sandusky: getting through Geometry. Albert H. Becker: making my Physics 2 credit. Charles Howard: “graduating.” (We all agree with him.) What Sort of a Girl Do You Like Best? Anything but the High School crop. DANVILLE, 1908. Ill Wliat is your Idea of Perfect Misery? Cessna says “When Danville goes dry.” “Jay says “when Julia leaves town.” Ralph Robinson mourns: “Just as 1 am, without one plea.” What is your Favorite Amusement? Dave Loutzenhiser and Harry Cohen say dancing. “Bill” Crawford. Ike” Watson and “Skin” Duke say the “hobo life for mine,” while Earl says calling at No. 9 Gilbert, when Angie is present. W hat is your Favorite Smoke? “Doug says other people's cigarettes. What is the Best Course in School? There was some doubt about this event, but when the trio” found out that so many Seniors took Mathematics they gave the honor to this event. What is the Biggest Cinch? There was a tie between the English and History courses, while “Max Scliarf says getting next to the teachers. Who is the Worst Gossiper? Lola Olmstcad and Anne Chesley tied for first and they outclassed all others so far that no other places were awarded. “Mid” Moore received honorable mention. Who is the Worst Knocker? Whitlock and Conron had a hard fight for this honor. Everybody else drew to get their breath so all points were awarded to these two. The judges called it a tie. Who is the Most Awkward? Dave Loutzenhciser, Bill Sandusky and Chuck 1!. Howard received first, second and third places respectively. Honorable mention is awarded to Holmes, ’09. Who is the Most Graceful? Meta Elliott, Harry Cohn and William Tway tied for first, while Elisha Lewis received second place with a unanimous vote for “Chink” Winthrowd for third. Who is the Most Popular Man in School? We are unable to decide owing to everyone voting for himself. Who Thinks He Is? The following men stuffed the ballot box to such an extent that we think they deserve special mention. “Red McCord, Max” Scharf, Os” Becker, Verner Carter, Carl Conron and Ralph Robinson. 112 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 3JntmimuH Ifltih Jfaminis iflrtt • “What! You don't know me? Why I’m Raymond Southworth, chairman of Junior class. Oh, yes, I’m one of them. No, 1 haven’t won the state yet, but that is a minor detail. Many positions offered me? Yes. indeed, a new one every day, in fact. My latest is Speaker of the I louse (of McCracken.) Yes, they are waiting till I finish my 1909 Medley. Other things I've done? Oh, they arc many; in fact too numerous to mention. Yes, I started here in high school. The Athletics? Oh, yes, I was quite an athlete—played on all the teams, including the Hot Air team-—a “D” man? No, I haven't received my letter as yet. I hadn’t the time. The Maroon and White, our High School Monthly, of which I was editor-in-chiei consuming most of my time. Oh, yes. Not at all. Is that all? All right thank you. Good day!” “Yes, you are now in the presence of Natho. ‘Windy’ Natho, as I am familiarly known. Am I a musician? Why, certainly. Mozart and Chopin are not in it with me. I have a style of my own. My complexion? Oh, yes, 1 am very careful of that. Powder? Yes, I use ‘Menen’s’ exclusively, though some people think I use women’s. Have I any suggestions as to how the school should be run? Oh, yes. I have plenty, but the Board of Education don't think them practical. However, when I am president of the board, there will be many improvements. Athletics? Yes, considerable. I was the only Freshmen winning my “D” in foot ball and basket ball this year, not to mention my class numerals, which you know, by the way, is a fine thing. It gives a fellow such a “rep.” Where I get my clothes. Oh. yes, I trade through a mail-order house exclusively. Yes, a splendid tailor. Don't my clothes look fine? No! that is'all now, thank you! I shall do so. Good day!” “What? Oh, yes! I am Sharf, Earl Maxwell Scharf, formerly of Tuscola. My ability? Oh, it’s unlimited. In fact, there is nothing I can't do. To tell the truth I know it all. and, in fact, what I don’t know isn’t worth knowing. Brilliant? Well I should say. I was the cutest in my class (at kindergarten), as a scholar in high school. Why I am probably the brightest man in school, especially in History and Geometry (?). of course. I am authority in that subject. Oh, yes, my record in being the first out of “exams.” stands unbeaten. My favorite saying is: “First out of the “exams.” is always the brightest.’ Ever flunk? I should say not. That word isn't in my vocabulary. Ever in love? Well, I guess! The worst case in the school. That's what all the fellows say anyway. My future? Just keep your eyes open and you’ll see how I shall astonish the world. There are great prospects before me. Anything else? No, not for now. All right! Not at all. Good day!” DANVILLE, 1908. FRESHMEN! 113 Just keep busy at your knittin’— Don’t butt in. Take this counsel as ’tis written Don’t butt in. Chop your wisdom, shut your face Me a ten-spot, not an ace, Hide your thinks, and hold your base Don’t butt in. When you see two people talkin’— Don't butt in. Bite your tongue, and keep a-walkin’— Don’t butt in. Just remain within your pew Get your axe. and hew a few Say no word, but think a slew— Don’t butt in. Don’t butt in. Nurse (to Swallow 'll)—You must be quite well liked in school. Freshman Swallow—Yes 1 am very popular. I was elected president of my class. POPULAR SONGS OF THE DAY AS RENDERED BY FAMOUS SOLOISTS OF THE D. H. S. “I’m Going to Get Myself a Man. That’s All!”—Hill '09. “The Unkissed Man”—Bryan ’09. “The Dear Old Farm”—Shawhan ’09. “For Love I Live Alone”—Scliarf ’08. I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy”—Pankey ’09. “A Great Big Girl Like Me”—Meta Elliott ’09. “Fascinating Frances”—Freeman '10. “If I Were a Man (?) Like That —Carter ’10. “We’ve never Discovered Him Yet”—Briley 11. “The Modern Gladiator”—Jones '09. Keep It Dark —Watson ’09. I Have a Little Money and I've Saved it all for You”—Sandusky. ’08 to Burke '()!). Have You Never Wished Me Back Again?”—Tucker ’08 to '09. Just For the Sake of Society —Greeny '08. “Nobody”—Robinson '10. “Ain’t it Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make” —Howard ’08 to ’09. 114 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. i THIS NO JOKE, BUT Carl Douglas, better known as Doug.” one of our four contributing artists. Doug was formerly a member of tbe '08 class, but owing to various circumstances and reasons of bis own be has not been a member of our class for over two years. Nevertheless he has been a friend to everyone and some day hopes to rank among Charles Dana Gibson, Howard Chandler Christy, and many other artists of high standard. Carl is indeed very handy with the “brush' and not a few of the '08 Medley drawings are samples of bis work. Doug has our best wishes of success for tbe future, and although we regret not seeing his name enlisted with tbe other honorable members of the Class of 1908, we have no doubts but that bis future will be a successful one. By an ’08er. V WOULDN’T IT BE STRANGE IF— Nellie Hill would get a fellow? Beryl Jones would recapture South v? Natho wasn’t windy? . Freshmen were not green? Teddy wouldn’t smile? Tulcy Millikin wasn’t talking ? Pankey was working? Geometry of Shirts. An undershirt, plus a wash in the laundry, may be used as a necktie. A shirt washed in the laundry, though, produced ever so far both ways, will never meet. If there are two shirts in the bundle delivered and the amount of dirt on one be equal to the amount of dirt .on the other, then shall the shirts be equally dirty, for if not. let one shirt be dirtier than the other, then the second is less dirty than it is, which is absurd. Don Duke: “Well we can't believe ' i we hear. Hal Conners: “Oh. worse than that; I can't believe more than lA 1 say.” FOR RENT— A stock of old essays in good condition, at moderate rates. Inquire of the Seniors. DANVILLE, 1008. 11 HEARD IN THE CLASS ROOMS Ike Watson in American History: Teacher talking about eat- ing things you couldn’t see (when alive). Ike: “Well potatoes have eyes. Mr. Baker to Harry Cohen: (live me an example of a translucent object. Harry: The High School windows. Teacher: “Why did the Maryland settlers move so much? Pemberton: It was cheaper to move than to pay rent. Mr .Baker: “I will give you mostly light on your exam. A! Becker: “Well, that will throw some light on the subject, I guess. Miss Hawkins: “Mr. Cessna give me an example of an elliptical figure. Harry: “A kiss.” Miss Hawkins: “How is that? Harry: Well, isn't it a lip-tickle? Mr. Sackett: “Alfred, what do the bees make?” Natho: “Sore spots, sir.” How Would This Look: Venter Carter a midget. Judd Faurot fat. Dean Swift awake. Fred Shawhan not in bloom. LOCAL HAPPENINGS January 13, '08. Greeny takes 3 boxes of Castoria in the laboratory. February 13, 'OS. (Day before Senior-Junior Doings). The Junior girls very nervous, but friendly to the boys. February 14, 'OS. The girls have a sigh of relief. “I have a date at last.” COLD WEATHER Freshie: “Gee, it’s cold today.” Tough Junior: “Oh, dis is nuttin'. I've seen it so cold de automobiles had to have mufflers. The Faculty : “They didn’t say anything about me in the Medley. Boo, Hoo! The first sound Paul Bryan made was not a howl but a noise which sounded something like this: gur-r-r-r. After two years of cipher study it has been translated into ‘girls, girls, girls. The day after Sophomore hay-rack—Pat Burns, (blushing)— 1 just think the boys acted real rude. They held the girls when the roads weren't a bit rough. Pete Arenz: “That's nothing. Shorty Supple held Frances after the hay-rack stopped.” the medley, vol. v. 11(5 CLASSIFIED LISTS. WE ARE “IT” CLUB— Southworth, Wiseman and Natho. NO NOTHING PARTY— Elmo Crawford, Cecil Jackson, Horace Briley, Page Elliott; others too numerous to mention. IN A CLASS BY THEMSELVES— Fred Shawhan, David Loutzenhiser, Howard Burchitt. THE LEMON BUNCH— I'uley Millikin, Alice Bump, Mildred Moore. LADY KILLERS— John Supple, Paul Bryan, Chris Whitlock. GOLD DUST TWINS— “Tot Myers, Harold Wolford, Simple Simon, Joe Webb. Doug: “Did you ever hear the story of my German note book? Pete: “No!” Doug: “There’s nothing in it. Ike: “What are you taking for your cold?” Natho: “17 clean handkerchiefs a day. Singing School Composed of the Windiest Fellows in School. 1. Things I have Done____________________________________Jackson 12 2. Who I Am____________________________________________Matt Wiseman M. My Own Opinion of Myself--------------------------------Southworth 4. What I Think of Myself-------------------------------------- Natho I am but a stranger here below. Heaven is my home.—Dorothy Child. Shell game man.—John Supple. Hold up man.—Earl Scharf. Revivalist.—Cal Swallow. Pawn Broker.—Abe Levin. The Heavenly Twins.—Regina Strauss, Evangeline Shortall. A dictionary.—Elliot Van Franks. How to grow tall.—Lee Allison. DANVILLE, 1008. Ill Mr. McNulty: “Here, sir, how is it 1 catch you kissing my daughter?” Conron : “By sneaking in on us.” A flimsy argument, loose, disjointed, long. lean. lank, and drawn-out, and thrown together any old way—Howard Burchit. The Champaign Undergrad. Expansive grins he grun. He placed his bets, and said, “It is A shame to take the Mun.” He saw Danville’s line and said: “Old C’s sure to win. But please bring ‘Nig’ Brown forth And put him straightway in.” But the Champaign Undergrad. 11 is looks may surprise, When with the first rush thru the line Our backs put him wise. The Champaign Undergrad. His face grows very long A touch-down makes him say, “I think This game is very wrong.” He’s Christened West End Park A goose egg makes the day And a sadder, but a wiser man He wends his homeward way. Chink Winthrowd’s Version of the School Teacher: Teachee, Teachee, All day Teachee. Markee, Papers, Alice, Nightee, Nerves all Creepy, No one Kissee, No one Huggee. Poor Old Maidee, No one Lovee. 118 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Hr Jftfth Umik nf Srurlattintfi CHAPTER I. According to a time-honored custom the various youths and maidens and teachers of our school assembled themselves in the Park of the Matinee to hold forth in a mighty contest, that is, some of the youths and not the maidens and teachers and fond parents must they not cheer the aforesaid youths to do their best. The excitement, being high on account of the closeness of the day and the greatness of the rivalry, some of the aforesaid giddy-headed rooters must get excited and claim that some of the third-fourth of our school had stolen and hidden the hammer, no gentle reader not a tack hammer, but a weighty instrument with which “Big Bill needs must toy and see how far he must send it through space in order as to hide it forever in the bosom of Mother Earth. And now because the aforesaid hammer had taken itself into parts unknown our class meet needs must be undecided for verily you know the youths of the third-quarter had annexed 41 points, while those of the last quarter had only taken 38 unto themselves, and moreover “Big Bill’ had been anointed to win the aforesaid hammer throw. CHAPTER II. The next week on April 18. found the assorted and over-confident youths of the school of Thorton of Urbana’s fame, over here to try to vanquish our mighty heroes, but nay, nay Pauline, the track being muddy and our men better they had to silently retire with but 34 points and a forfeited relay race while our men appropriated 31 of the aforesaid points, which were variously divided. CHAPTER III. This day we stayed, for a wander home, and let the youths of our neighbors of this County come unto us, the one night our fire-eaters and gesti-culators together with certain girls known as the Semi-Chorus completely drowned out such visitors as might of wanted to make themselves heard. And great was the rejoicing that night and the names of Webb, Swallow, Southworth. and Semi-Chorus were upon the lips of every loyal supporter of the Maroon and White, but we did not stop at this small to-do, but on the next afternoon before assembled hundreds simply had our own sweet, calm, and unruffled way in taking the County Meet unto ourselves in spite of the foreboding evil having Rossville’s mighty (little) twins to vanquish, which same feat we did easily and to perfection, but the pathetic sight was when DANVILLE, 1008. 119 Hoopeston's mighty fellow was left a great ways behind in the Mile run, as their quartet forgot and ran the wrong way in the race of the relay, for verily the first lap of which was extremely muddy, tiring and trying, and so when Old Sol hid his beaming countenance behind the banks of the West, Danville scarcely held our joys and “stunts” for had not we without a doubt wiped the field with everything that day? With this, gentle reader, closes the fifth volume of the “Book of Revelations.” Read it over carefully and when next year rolls around, try to belittle the feats set down, if you care, and we wish success in your attempts. —EDITOR. “The first bird of spring Essayed for to sing; But ere he had uttered a note He fell from the limb A dead bird was him The music had friz, in his throat. —A FUTURETENNYSOX. 120 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. TEN LITTLE FRESHIES. Ten little Freshies all in a line, One stacked another’s room, and then there were nine. Nine little Freshies, regardless of fate One went to Westville, then there were eight Eight little Freshies, brightest under Heaven, One flunked in Algebra, and that left seven. Seven little Freshies, got in a mix One got his hair cut and that left six. Six little Freshies, glad they’re alive Went to the minstrels and that left five. Five little Freshies, loafed in Leseures, A Senior saw them and that left four. Four little Freshies, out for to see Peeked in the Girl’s Gym, and that left three. Three little Freshies nifty and new, One mocked the teacher, and that left two. Two little Freshies, longing for fun, alked with some chorus girls and that left one. One little Freshy boy left all alone. He smoked a cigaret, and then there were none. HOW THE AVERAGE STUDENT READS HIS ANNUAL: First Five Minutes. Looks for himself in his class group and society group, and finds his name wherever he is on a committee. This is the most enjoyable period of inspection. Second Five Minutes. Does the same for his girl’s name and picture . Third Five Minutes. Hunts up every roast on his “case'’ or himself. Last Five Minutes Makes sure of all these things, then shuts the book forever. After this he takes pains to say that the Annual isn't as good as the “Medley” generally is. DANVILLE, 1908. 121 I THE END. Before Get out an Annual? Watch us try! If we can't publish a “Medley” Better than any that’s gone before, You can tell us straight in the face we lie, And you needn't speak to us any more. The other boards; O, what mistakes! We look at their books and our heart just aches With a cold, critical air we hunt The pages through; oh, well it takes '08 to do the stunt. After. Thank Heaven it's over; the proofs are read. We’ve worried and worked ’till we're nearly dead But good or bad, at least we are through And now with its failures on its head We hand it wearily over to you. Knock if you think to knock's a sign That your critical sense is keen and fine We're just so glad that the blamed thing’s done That we wouldn’t fuss with another line For you or any one. PoLic.� Pov� r 122 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. MAY, 1907. 1 '07 turns calendar over to '08 staff. 2 Why couldn’t Helen Johnson get her geometry lesson? Ask the fellow with “Greeny.” 3 Al. calls on Phyllis and is bawled out by the gang,” among whom is “Ike Watson. Sixth hour assembly. Front seats seem very much in evidence. ! Geometry teacher calls on “Red McCord. Anne Chesley I don t know.” 13 Did you see Carl Conron’s coat? 11 Just thirteen more days of school. Oh joy ! 15 Did you see “Windy Xatho’s” eye? He says the clothes line did it. 17 Our school receives pennant for Vermilion County Championship. 20 Everybody skips to see the big street parade. 22 V accination causes 100 absences. 23 Mrs. Southworth, in behalf of the W. C. T. U. presents D. H. S. vv'th a picture of Frances E. Willard. 24 Flag day address by Rev. Ainsworth. 28 Senior Exams, begin. 20 Cleaning up day. Seniors get ready for class day. JUNE, 1907. 3 Everybody crams for exams. 4 A few methods of getting things you never saw were invented today. ( A day of bad thoughts for Hunkers. SEPTEMBER, 1907. 3 Back again once more with the largest bunch of “green freshmen ever seen. 4 Several “Freshies” got lost in the wilds of D. 11. S. 5 Upper classmen commence operations on infants. ( “Billy Tway ’ll:—“Well you go back and tell them to cut the rest off.” DANVILLE, 1908. 123 10 “Sleepy Holmes saves up money enough during vacation to pay for Mr. Hubb's window which he broke last year. Senior and Junior classes elect officers. 18 Wolford, 1 guess I’ll change my name to Hums. Tot’’ Mires, “Gee, that’s a hot name.” 20 Seniors confiscate T. W.” Pankey’s shoes. Thereupon a great odor overspreads South Danville and the city is enveloped in gloom. 21 On account of little Otto Sanford absorbing so much knowledge, his seat struck and deposited him on the floor. 2 i Presides organize, appointing their nurses and chaperons to guide their dainty footsteps during the coming year. 27 Soph Hay-Rack party out to lion. President Carter's OCTOBER, 1907. 1 Greeny obtains Arnett Sumner to coach second team. A good “find’ 2 Becker and “Doug” mix during foot-ball practice. 4 Prof. Miller of U. of I., recites. Presides make their debut in High School Society at the home of Margaret Herbst. Promptly at 9 o’clock the little “babes” accompanied by their dear mammas and papas return to their homes. 7 Big doings in the football line. ’Varsity 12, Urbana 11. “Scrubs” 5, Attica 0. 25 Senior Hallowe’en party at the home of Eula and David Loutzen-hiser. Greeny breaks through front glass. NOVEMBER, 1907. 1 Medley Play presented before large crowd. 2 Sophs entertained at the home of Edna Blankenburg. Who took the icecream? Presides amused at Rachel MacDowell’s home. 15 Elopement of Ellen reproduced. 22 Junior entertain Seniors at Woman’s Club rooms. F«b i . THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 124 2:5 First meeting of German Club at VI iss Miller’s. 26 Burchit gives his neighbors a solo, but it happened to be so loud that Miss Grant was disturbed. 27 Everybody glad. Thanksgiving Holiday. 28 Alumni 21, Scrubs 0. Oakwood 28, D. H. S. 2. 2!) Frank Fox takes special cooking lessons from the Misses Ruth and Myrtle Miller. They make Deutsche Kucken for the Deutsche Club. :i ) Cross Country meet at F.llswor' h Park. Bloomington High School 15, Danville 21. Inez Gass happy once more. Melvin at home, ’Nuff said. DECEMBER, 1907. 2 Jonesy back too school once again after siege of illness. Mr. Smith highly praises our football team and also encourages basket ball. 3 Merle Davis’ seat is changed and as a result Miss Merle gets angry. Miss Grant also gets angry and Miss Merle leaves the room. 4 Boy’s Athletic Association Meeting. Football. Track, and Minstrel Managers elected. 6 Mr. Smith presents his new proposition. Mr. Baker fails to locate mirror. Picked team play Sophomores in basket-ball. 7 Chocolate pudding “eating’.’ at Brophys. 9 Teachers are neither seen or heard in the Halls of Famous D. H. S. Physic 1 class flunk in Physic quiz. DANVILLE, 1908. 125 10 Hurrah for Captain Watson, who presents us with an elegant (?) speech and the foot-ball men with their well-earned “I)’s. The man with the mighty right leg refused to speak. Rashful, eh Russ? 12 Student body recovering from the effects of the orations of the previous day. Maroon and White out. Third edition. Another explosion in Chem. Laboratory. 13 Miss Hawkins issues a call for potatoes, apples, turnips, etc. Athenaeum program. Fifth hour classes recite. Tough luck: First it rains, then it snows and then it sleets. Hi Mabel Ashley and Ruth Sanderson get a bunch of lemons handed them in Physics Lab. 17 About fifty tardy. Z. M. S. says it is outrageous. 19 The German club hold their second meeting at Inez Gass’s. How about the cider they had? Everyone enjoyed the Christmas tree and all received a present. 22 Many former students home from college in time to be tagged. 25 Alumni play, ‘Varsity in Basket ball. JANUARY, 1908. 6 Seniors happy. ‘08 comes true at last. New gong placed in lower hall, which is to be rung by Mr. Smith five minutes before the electric bell. A timely reminder that you had better hurry. THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 126 7 Foot-ball pictures out. Mr. Framer gives a spiel on sneaks fifth hour. 8 Chemistry class start on two clay test. !) Fourth edition of Maroon and White out. 10 Alumni vs. Girls’ basket ball team. 11-6. 13 Reverend Frank Barnes, president of the Illinois Wesleyan University, gives us a short talk, saying to stay in school as long as we can. 18 Bob Greenebaum visits school. Back from Culver. (December.) Baker's Menagerie has its first try-out in Physic class. Everything was named except the tune (?). 15 New clock in office. Oswald Becker assists Miss Hawkins in putting a dog out of the lower hall. Who wrote that Miller ’01 holds hands in German class? Naughty. Students vote on state tree and (lower. 16 Tickets out for lecture by Dr. Hughes. 17 Mrs. Meeks tries to play ‘ hookey” and goes home at end of second hour. D. H. S. boys win basket ball game from Sidell, 51-27. Sophomore party at home of Georgia Johnson. 20 Physics class goes to Ellsworth park and gets lost in the mud. Senior pins arrive. Do you like ’em ? 23 Mr. Hughes, president of I lePamv University, gives school a short lecture which proves very interesting. Exempt lists posted. Oh! I wish 1 had studied harder now kid. Twenty-four Juniors entertained at Reva Hoflf’s. DANVILLE, 1008. utyr SmtrnU? (Emttmmtal Clult — HattuiUr 3IUinoia 128 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. THE ENGRAVINGS IN THE ’08 MEDLEY WERE MADE BY THE Stafford E ngraving Company ARTISTS, ENGRAVERS AND ELECTROTYPERS And Specialists in the Production of high-grade College and School Work CENTURY BUILDING INDIANAPOLIS, IND. KIND WORDS from a few of those WE SERVED LAST YEAR YOUR work iin l our relations with you have been most satisfactory.—EDGAR C. THOMPSON, Business Manager “Arbutus,” Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. EVERYTHING has been satisfactory, and we are delighted with your work.— EDWARD A. ROSS, Editor-in-Chief “Debris,” Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. No contrad too big for our large and complete plant, and none too small to receive the most careful attention. Specimens of Beautiful Color Engravings FREE. YOUR work for the Cincinnatian” was entirely satisfactory, and we appreciate your attention and promptness. BERNARD C. BOWEN, Business Manager “Cincinnatian,” University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, O. YOUR work has been entirely satisfactory and prompt.—H. M. FULLERTON, Bus. Mgr. ’07 Hatchet,” Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. DANVILLE, 1908. 129 J. Edward Wamsley An Artist Also noted for his skill in snapping pretty and attractive expressions. See his photographic results 208 Vermilion Street Patronize Our Advertisers Subscribe for ’09 Medley 130 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. COOK WITH GAS Fifteen hundred house keepers in Danville now using gas stoves consider them more economical than any other stoves. We can sell the best range made for $14 Danville Street Ry. and Light Co. 4 West Main Street Vermilion County Telephone Company Toll lines connect with the Central Union Telephone Co. and A. T. T. Co., and reach all the principal cities in 36 states. They are used by all successful business men. Don’t travel: it is cheaper and safer to telephone. DANVILLE, 1908. 131 By Saving Ten Cents or More a Week and depositing with us at interest you will soon accumulate a fund which will assist in YOUR FUTURE SCHOOL EXPENSES EQUITABLE BUILDING ASSOCIATION E. R. PARTLOW, Secretary 6 E. Main Street 28 Many students appear to take X’s. 30 Adarian Literary program. Many F’s appear on report cards. 31 Pictures taken for Medley. FEBRUARY, 1908. 1 Benton lost in the wind storm, so I). II. Si play Alumni. 3 First day of new semester. Many Freshmen and still more conflicts. 4 Things going in better order. Mr. Smith gives a spicy lecture on “Work. Sophomores try to take Physics. New system of police power installed. 5 Snow, sleet, rain and many tardies. 0 Danville 23; Hoopeston 27. 7 Danville 12; Champaign 33. It might have been worse. The Market For the Best of Everything for the Table Phone 80 123 N. Vermilion Street TITE MEDLEY, VOL. V. Off to College? If you are planning to enter College this fall, you will need to be equipped with shorthand in order to get notes of the lectures on science, literature, or art. The long-hand note-taker is too slow in these days, he can’t get down one-fifth the points he wants. But it is becoming more and more common to see the rapid shorthand writer getting them all. We teach typewriting and penmanship also. Often a young man or woman pays all expenses with shorthand and typewriting, selling to others the transcript of valuable discourses or lectures. Good Positions for High School Graduates If to the splendid education, you have had in the High School, you add a business training, that is, shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping and penmanship, in this school, you will be equipped to do something the world wants done and is willing to pay liberally to have done. The “Science of Business,” offers to the energetic, bright, earnest young man or woman, an opportunity to show what is in him. The time required to prepare yourself is only one year. Yet the returns are larger than from any other science or profession. The cost is about one-fourth as much as is required to learn any science or profession. Summer Term opens June 1, 1908. Ten Weeks Enlire Cost $30.00 This includes all books and supplies Vermilta Street BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE TJSgSf MrSfnvtk Has l-0 PAt e tsn 10 Freshmen assigned seats to prevent usurpation by higher classmen. Mr. Smith announces one patient in the “hospital”—others on the way 11 There is always place for one more but the only place for another desk in the assembly room is the rest rum. Carl Conron exhibits his ability as a high hurdler and as a result helps the City Dep’t to clean up their streets by the aid of his trousers. 12 Daily speech by Mr. Smith. A few remarks, get your tickets for the Kankakee debate, County Oratorical Contest, County Track Meet, Senior play, and don’t forget to save your lol-lar for the Medley. Heap big scrap at the Armory. Freshmen 13; Sophomores C). DANVILLE, 1908. 133 GREETINGS: J. W. Plaster To the... Class of ’08 Vermilion Street Pharmacy KODAKS and PHOTO SUPPLIES PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY WILLIAMS’ CLEAN GROCERY II0 Vermilion St Danville, 1 llinois 13 Ve are again defeated in basket ball, this time by Veedersburg; score 20-17. One more martyr is obtained for I). II. S., by the breaking of Jones' collar bone. Seniors defeat Juniors in curtain raiser, 10-4 14 Senior-Junior reception comes off with grand success in spite of the weather. Cupid plays her part, causing the cozy corner to be of great demand. Hearts are openly cracked and given away. 17 Wanted—Someone to get up a bob-sled party. Sec Ot Fox. 18 Rev. Dancey gives us some advice about vice. 19 A. M. Juniors all join in prayer for no sun. P. M. Juniors weep together as the sun comes out. Illinois Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Company The Home of Faultless Dry Cleaning 145 N. VERMILION STREET Arthur Esslinger ...The Druggist... Prescriptions a Specialty. FINE PERFUMES Corner Main and Jackson Streets DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 134 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. If It’s From Fisher’s It’s Good ALBRIGHT Frank S. Fisher Jeweler IS ALLRIGHT FOR ...DRUGS... 19 N. Vermilion St., Danville, 111. Lyric Bldg. Open all Night 20 The long-postponed and delayed bob-sled is at last realized. Several Seniors qualify as Juniors for the time being—perhaps for good. Earl Scharf exhibits his child-like tendencies in German. German club at Lelia Edwards ; splendid time. 21 The latest—Nelle Hill finds an attraction in Harry Cessna. Annual Exhibit of City schools. Pupils all sorry (?) 24 A Freshman occasions great amuse ment by coming into the assembly with his shoes so full of water that he walks very quietly so it won’t splash. Eyes Examined Free E. E. Wilber Reliable Jeweler and Optician Repairing a Specialty 118 N. Vermilion St A. C. BYERLEY SPORTING GOODS and Supplies Rambler, National, Pierce Columbia, Yale Bicycles; Motor Cycles, Bicycle and Motor Cycle Sundries, Repairing of all kinds; Base Ball, Foot ball, Lawn Tennis goods, Striking Bags, Fishing Tackle, Guns and Ammunition, Athletic Supplies. 149 N. Vermilion Si. n ... TI, Telephone 1038 Danville, 111. DANVILLE, 1908. 13 mt Exclusive TRY mm Ours for Johnson Drug Store Danville ALiiovj yyumsi.. 18 E. Main Street C. T. BTITTINGHAM NEXT TIME “WE MAKE SHIRTS” 23 Rev. Ewing speaks; lie tells us why we and our teachers would rather play than work. 20 Nothing doing. 2?Rearl Burke has a new signal for her Big Bill in a light red coat. 28 Weather persists in being cold. MARCH. 1908. 3 Mr. L. 1). Gass, president of the Board of Education, addresses school. ... Subject, “Now and then A and why. 11 is talk was highly appreciated by all. I “All candidates for track out tomorrow.” Mr..Mercer favors us with a number of solos. B. L. HOWELL Commencement Bicycles and Flowers Sporting Goods SMITH’S Best Equipped Repair Shop In the City. Give Us a Call. The Florists 30 WEST NORTH STREET 57 Vermilion Street THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 136 Fay’s Cafe FAY FE1DLER, Proprietor BUSINESS MEN’S LUNCH A SPECIALTY Open Nights Table A PTlCl P1A1 Ferns, Palms, Favor nil I iMUlrtL Flowers. Etc. DECORATIONS of Every Description J. F. GASTHOFF CO. 12-14-16 S. VERMILION ST. Phone 1957. Flags, Banners, Pole Ornaments, Japanese Goods, Costumes and Masl(s---in fact Anything You IVant in the Decorating Line. 6 Basket ball team play DePauw University “preps.” Large bunch accompany the team, while a few of the others go in Conros 0et: suck kno sums r«� n miii mmTth on rPo'V) o o _ « O _ their “special” as per illustration. Everyone had the time of their lives. Scharf gets robbed. !) Fellows do strenuous advertising for the DePauw glee club concert. Jane (Ireer ’08 decides to chaperon Cal Swallow '11 during the coming season. 10 Red McCord appears with arm in sling. Sandusky beats shot record during practice. MATERS. Deutsch Bros. Clothes Don't Make the Man, But they Help Make the Successful One Furnishers, Shirt-Makers, Hatters Suits $18 to $50 110 VERMILION STREET DANVILLE, 1908. 137 116 Vermilion HASKELL’S Phone 2786 Barber Shop and City Suit Club We press your clothes and shine your shoes, $1.00 per month WALTER J. BROWN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 a. m., 1:30-4:00 p. m. New Phone: Office 330, Residence 85. Office 112 Vermilion St., Residence 410 N. Franklin St. O. H. HARDEN PRINTING Phone 2588 308 E. Main Street O. D. MANN LAWYER 513 The Temple Danville, 111. Court House Phone 149 FRANK PAYNE County Surveyor and Civil Engineer Reports on Coal fields of Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana., Surface and underground mine maps and surveys. ft StdrltoVt h Arch 11 Mercer conducts a half hour singing class. 13 Mrs. Meeks goes to Chicago but leaves plenty of work. Athenaeum program. Sophomore skating party from five to seven. Splendid hours for those so young. 16 False fire alarm. Boys rush out too bad it was raining. 17 Mr. Griffith speaks. Much of the “Wearin’ of the Green” by the Freshmen. 18 Fire alarm. Out and back again in five minutes. New song books in use. 19 Roberts, McCusker and Greene-baum back to see old school. 20 Basket hall D’s awarded by Scharf, who makes good speech. 23 Senior, Junior and Sophomores THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. 138 FINE STATIONERY FOUNTAIN PENS FOX TYPEWRITERS at The Owen Raney Drug Co. 48 VERMILION STREET POST CARD EMPORIUM 142 N. Ver. Si. D. H. S. Pennants, Pins and Fobs SOFT DRINKS OF ALL KINDS elect class track and baseball captains and managers. Meetings noted for small attendance, total number of Senior boys being five. 24 Practice yelling for Kankakee debate. 25 Sophs 3; Freshmen 1. Sophomores show their knowledge by getting graduates and business college men to help them. 2 i Seniors write autobiographies for Medley. 27 Kankakee-Danville debate results in an easy victory for us. “Pemby makes great talk. 28 NO.Y-I) Meet at Matinee park. 2!) Debaters speak. Everybody blames everybody else for the victory. 31 Rev. Jones gives good talk. For Ice Cream in any shape or form go to the Stalling’s Pharmacy ROYAL ICE CREAM CO. Drugs, Candies, Sodas and Stationery Cor. Hazel . South Streets Telephone 281 616 North Vermilion Street Postal Station No. 2. DANVILLE, 1908. Madison Square Pharmacy Bring your prescriptions to my store where they will he carefully and accurately compounded. Prompt delivery Riverside Planing Mill GEO. H. WATSON Proprietor General Planing Mill Work Done to Order. Manufacturer of all kinds of special furniture, sash, doors, mouldings, stairs and office fixtures. S. P. ROUSH, Ph. G., Prop. 518-524 Franklin Street, South of Big Four Tracks. Phone 48 APRIL, 1908. I All Fools Day, especially adapted to the wise (?) Sophomores. .‘1 Mr. Baker favors us with a few selections on the violin. Yy ArC U W9Z.Y YO .X 0 Baseball game. Big doings. Everybody goes. Come fifth hour and keep up appearances. 1 et or Dry? Too bad I ligh School student’s couldn’t vote. Boys get carnations and •numerous sandwiches nevertheless. ASS?!? Ki e! ma.rch •% The Phipps Photograph Gallery 32 N. Vermilion Street Photographs and Large Portraits in Crayon, Water Colors and Sepia 140 THE MEDLEY. VOL. V. John A. Hallinen Builder of Men’s Fine Clothes . . 14 N. Vermilion Street, Danville The Only Place for Candies FLICK Ice Cream Sodas Sundaes All Kinds of Mixed Drinks Debase ? v eu I bA ch i) Mr. Harrison addresses student body on “The Making of a Newspaper.” 10 Eighth Annual High School Minstrels. Best ever. 11 Fifth Annual Inter-class Meet. Seniors 11 : Juniors 38. Someone (?) steals hammer so decision is left hanging. 13 Mr. A. A. Partlow gives interesting address to the students. 10 The Senior play entitled, “Scenes in the 'I nion Depot” presented before one of the largest crowds ever seen in the history of our school. Owing to the lights refusing to burn about ten minutes of the play was omitted. 10 Aimee Torrence visits school. Frank Fox visits school, wonder why? Agents For Everwear Hosiery Guaranteed for Six Months Agents For The CFLEBRATED GUYER $3 HAT IKE S. LEVIN Cor. Main and Jackson Streets Agents For Agents For The Finest Ready-To- Stacy Adams Co.’s Wear FINE SHOES Men’s Clothes $5 00 and $6.00 FRANK SCHAR10 The Old Reliable Jeweler Latest Jewelry and Best Prices 133 EAST MAIN STREET DANVILLE, 1908. 141 2 Chronicles 32 Chapt. 8 V. 6 Chapt. 7 V. Deuteronomy 5 Chapt. 29 V. 4 Chapt. 40 V. 10015 April 7, 1908 Most (7800) possible. $ Isaiah 54 Chapt. 13 V. 1 Samuel 12 Chapt. 24 V. Jerimiah 10 Chapt. 7 V. Jerimiah 32 Chapt. 39 V. Malachi 4 Chapt. 6 V. 11 Fred Tucker, Earl Ross and Melvin Hole all take a ileeting glance at their old school and are heartily welcomed. 19 Earl Scharf appears happy. Angie Snapp hack from the South after a visit of a few weeks. 11 Rev. Ainsworth speaks to student body. 22 Miss Rogers sings several solos for the assembly and was much applauded. 24 Ringling l'ros. circus here. Was it a holiday? 28 Hon. W. R. Jewell gives a good talk. 23 Adarian program in the P. M. at- 142 THE MEDLEY, VOL. V. QUAYLE SON Commencement Invitations and Class Pins .... ALBANY - - NEW YORK tended by some few one hundred. 2-5 Danville T S; Vermilion Grove -53. 2 i First edition of the 'OS Medley goes to press. 30 Calendar turned over to ’()!) staff. kPtdtt J2 ux . Sf On Vermilion Street First Door North of Court House When You’re Really Hungry SHAWHAN’S Home Cooking Restaurant 146 N. Vermilion St. DANVILLE, 1908. 1 13 With this page ends the editing of the '08 Medley. The way has been long and tedious, but if this edition meets with the approval of the students, the editors will feel amply repaid for their labors. We take this opportunity to acknowledge our indebtedness to any one who by his aid has made possible the completion of this volume.