Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1917 volume:

PROGRAMME OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND BACCALAUREATE SERMON FOR CLASS OF NINETEEN SEVENTEEN OF THE DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DANVILLE, ILLINOIS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH G. H. SIMONSON, Minister MAY TWENTY-SEVENTH NINETEEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN The Medlev Danville High School Annual VOLUME XIV Published Each year By The Senior Class 19 THE MEDLEY 17 JFnrriunrft Halt! Company at rest. As we have only a few words to say, we ask you to kindly pause a few moments before you go farther on your way thru the realms of this book. We the Senior Class of 1917 offer this volume, the fourteenth Annual of Danville High School, to the members and friends of the school, with the earnest hope that we have reflected in some small measure the true spirit of the school. Right about face. Forward march! 2 19 THE MEDLEY 17 To Our Adviser Instructor and Friend FAYE RUTH MILLER We Respectfully Dedicate This Book 3 19 THE MEDLEY 17 G 19 THE MEDLEY 17 7 19 THE MEDLEV 17 8 19 THE MEDLEY 17 9 19 THE MEDLEY 17 W. C. Baer, A. B., Principal Wabash College Lake Forest College 10 19 THE MEDLEV 17 Blair Converse, A. B. Instructor of English Earlham College University of Wisconsin Lucy Lewis, A. B. Instructor in Mathematics University of Illinois Zoe Garlough, Pd. B. Illinois State Normal L. A. Tuggle Instructor in Manual Training Westfield College 11 THE MEDLEY------n Dan Lewis, Pd. B. Head of Commercial Department Missouri State Normal University of Wisconsin Ruth Miller, A. B. Instructor in German DePauw University Iceland Stanford University Helen D. Story, A. M. University of Illinois Ruth Lewman, A. B. Instructor in English and French James Melliken University 12 John Wakeley, A. B. Instructor in Latin and English Wabash College Bertha Harper, B. S. Instructor in Domestic Science University of Illinois Alma E. Sommer, A. B. University of Illinois Elizabeth Bremmer Wisconsin State Normal 13 i9 THEMEDLEY u Ernest G. Schwartz, A. B. Northwestern College University of Chicago Mary M. McIntire, A. B. Instructor in Latin University of Illinois Francis Pearson Meeks, Pd. M., A. M. Instructor in English and Teachers Training Michigan State Normal Illinois Wesleyan Cornell University University of Chicago University of Illinois H. F. Munch, B. S. Instructor in Mathematics Adrian College University of Chicago 14 Lessler A. Joel, A. B. Instructor in Mathematics Wabash College University of Minnesota Madge K. Gundy, A. B. Instructor in English University of Illinois Etna L. Robey, A. B. Instructor in English Wellesley College University of Chicago Gertrude Payne, Ph. B. Instructor in History, Mathematics and Teachers' Training DePauw University University of Chicago 15 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Ella S. Brown, A. B. Instructor in Latin University of Nebraska University of Illinois Fred T. Hart, B. S. Instructor in Physics and Chemistry Purdue University Harriet F. Robbins, B. S. Instructor in Biology and Physiography Knox College University of Tennessee Mary D. Hawkins, Ph. B., A. M. 16 i9—---THE MEDLEY 17 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Athritarians Miss Robey, Advisor ASSISTANT ADVISORS Miss Lewman Miss Hawkins Miss Lewis Mr. Hart ATHEDARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY At the opening of school last September everyone could see the enthusiasm of the Athedarian Literary Society. New members came in great numbers. A program was given bi-monthly, consisting of musical programs and plays alternating. One big event given by the Society was the spring play which was given April 21, in the Washington auditorium. This organization owes much of its success to the advisor, Miss Robey, and the assisting teachers, Miss Lewis, Miss Lewman, Miss Hawkins, Mr. Hart, and Mr. Converse. M. Callais 18 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Slrucrirs An aircraft shall be ’rected, By my own hand and skill, Of light but sturdy metals. To sail o’er dale and hill. The motors shall be mighty, And sing a song so true, Ne’er miss a shot or waver, As we the clouds sail thru. The car shall be good looking, And have a place for two, To sit and sail together, Like two would love to do. The tanks shall have more volume Than Rockefeller’s casks, So we could ride forever. And ne’er run out of gas. But when we come back earthward, As most all fancies do, We’ll fall in some great garden, And there find joy anew. Then when old age doth conquer, And we can see the end. We’ll dream again of olden days When flights and love did blend. Russell Maurice Dupfin 19 19 THE MEDLEY 17 ODitr Progrrss tu Siincattmt You say that you don’t like to go to school, and that it is such hard work and no pleasure! If you only knew it, your school life is all pleasure compared to what your grandparents had to go through to get theirs. Just ask your grand-father, if you are lucky enough to have one still living, what a time he had to get his little bit of education and how he valued it when he did get it. Perhaps he will tell you that free public schools were unheard of; and if anyone were to say that it was the duty of the State to provide them he would probably have been sent to the asylum. He knows all about the first school in Vermilion County. It was taught in Elmwood township about one mile west of Vei-milion station. No doubt he will remember Reuben Black, the teacher. The boys then were as mischievous as now, and made fun of the tall, thin lad, but the older ones admired his courage and pluck that caused him to come all the way from Ohio and secure enough subscription pupils to make it worth while to open a school. While he only taught spelling, writing and reading, he influenced his pupils in a desire for better education and helped to prepare better schools for the next generation. Your grand-father may, or if he doesn’t, your grand-mother might remember the next school which was founded in 1827, two miles northeast of Vermilion station. The teacher was an ardent Methodist but was not able to make the school pay and so only taught one year. The next school seems to have attracted the most attention for almost everyone who lived around 1828 will tell you the smallest details concerning it. It was made of logs with holes cut for windows. These were covered with oiled paper to let the sun through but Old Sol” must have been offended at the poor entrance that was offered him for it is said that he sent only his weak and helpless rays into the little school room. The only means of heating the room was a large open fire place made of logs plastered with mud. It was the duty of the larger boys to carry logs for this monstrous fire place. The fire was not particular about the amount of fuel it consumed either, for often the boys had to get up as early as four o’clock to cut wood enough to last during the day! The seats were hard slabs and as there were no desks, the pupils had to balance their slates on their knees. At that time it was the practice to study aloud and the noise that issued from that school house was something to escape, if possible. The lad who could make the most noise was supposed to be gaining the greatest amount of “learning”. If you were to ask for more information about the early schools, your grand-father would no doubt, tell you that those he had mentioned were the usual type of pioneer schools. You haven’t heard enough about early education? Perhaps your father could tell you something about the schools in 1875 for that was about the time he started. He will tell you that now more people are taking an interest in education. Schools were inaugurated by direct exertion and supported by private contribution, but only those 20 19 THE MEDLEY 17 who paid received their benefits. It was the settlers now, instead of a poor teacher needing the money who started the schools. They agreed upon a place and then they all met there on a Sunday and divided the work. Some cut down logs, others hauled them up, and others set them in place. Whoever proposed a school went around and took subscriptions from all or as many as wanted to go. If it was a stranger that proposed this, one of the well known citizens would offer to take him around and introduce him to those interested. The usual price was one dollar or one dollar and a half for three months and twenty-five cents extra for coal. Sometimes one man would subscribe for three or four more children than he had to send; and sometimes a man had three or four more to send than he had money to pay for. In this case he would send them alternately; that is, one go one week and another the next. It was about this time the act of 1849 was passed again and this time was allowed to stay in effect. You don’t know what the act of 1849 was? Why, that was a law that said each teacher must be able to pass a certain examination in Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Geography and American History. But so few could pass these tests that there were not enough teachers for the number of schools so the law was repealed. Nearly all the teachers could pass the examination in 1879 so the law was re-enacted. This alone shows what a great change had been going on. You tell the truth when you say that your school life is easy compared to that in those schools. You have well educated teachers, most of them college graduates. You have no manual work to perform. The cars take you right to the door, and still there are some people now who are willing to throw their education away. How? Why there are a number of ways the young folks find to throw it away; first, by insisting on going to work when they finish the eighth grade. In a few years they will have reached the height of their powers, and can go no higher. Others throw it away by refusing to study after they get to high school. The path of our progress in education has left innumerable milestones. You will have to look at pictures of the older schools for none of the buildings are still standing. A few of the country schools now, resemble those of the middle period which your father remembers. And now look at the schools of to-day. They are all that art, invention and science can make them. And not alone by buildings is our progress marked but by higher ideals, the better men, the betterment of politics, this nation wide prohibition movement, increasing desire to get as much as possible out of life and to make the best use of what we do get. I have talked too much I am afraid but you brought up a subject that always gets me started and one on which I never know when to stop. I only hope this little sermon will send you back to school tomorrow with the resolution that you will get everything from your studies that you can, for remember that advancement in education has not stopped and that in a few years from now, even if you learn all you can, the people who attend school then, will be better educated than you. Anna Wall ’17. 21 19 THE MEDLEY 17 STiuo IfliM'ks Saturday, April 1, 18— The worst of any ailment is this, it grows no better with much nursing, but like these fevers which leaches starve, it gets worse the longer it lasts. And so it is most fitting that I come back to my journal on the first of April, being as it is that I am the fool of my own love. For it is surely a strange happening that I, who am often known as a man of the world, should be so overtaken and cast down like a school-boy or a country bumkin by a mere maid. Yet so much am I a fool, and so enamored of my foolishment, that I take pleasure in telling, even to my journal, that I am mighty nearly in love with the youngest daughter of Mrs. French, and all may know what an angel is said daughter since I have chosen Mrs. French for my mother-in-law. When I became sensible of the folly of my suit, I took to drinking and smoking, thinking to cure my mind, but all I got was a headache to keep company with my heartache. I then made shift with a bicycle, but breaking bones mends no broken heart and twenty miles a day brings me no nearer to a wedding. Tomorrow being Sunday, I will go to church for my chance to see her. Last week her Easter bonnet pleased me, being most cunningly devised in the mode of our grandmothers’ and very much like a coal scuttle of white satin. Monday, April 3, 18— I trust that I make no unjust complaint, but there is small comfort in looking at the back of a white satin bonnet for two hours. Neither is there any cheer in her going home with a puppie by name of Simpson. Wednesday, April 5, 18— The manner of my meeting and falling in love with her (for the two were of one date) is this—I met her at the reception of Mrs. Barton’s, but did not hear her name because of the noise and of Mrs. Barton having a new set of teeth. I said to her that the weather was warm. She answered that I must be right for Mr. Simpson had said the same thing not a minute past. I told her that the speech was not original with Simpson as it had been in my family for many years. Answer was made that I should maintain the rights of my family and keep all others from using my property. Perceiving that she had a lively wit, we shortly grew more friendly and she asked me if I could keep a secret. Upon my saying that I could, she told me that she was hungry, having been shopping all morning, and asked me to get her some food. “What,” I asked. She answered merrily, “A beef-steak.” I told her that this confection was not on the sideboard but I brought her such as there was and she, sitting behind a screen, ate and drank the following: 3 cups of bouillion, 4 albert biscuits, 6 eclairs, 1 cream cake. I was afraid her digestion would be overtaxed and told her so, adding that by some process like Alchemy the base foods were transformed into Nectar and Ambrosia by her lips, presumably. She said that it was a silly speech but seemed well 22 19 THE MEDLEY 17 pleased withall. After some more talk, in which she showed that her mind was more serious than I had first thought, she was called by her mother whose face I knew. ’Tis late and I have no patience to write of the feud between our families. Friday, April 7, 18— I was determined to write no more in this journal but like the drunkard who cannot abstain from his cup, I am at it again. When I saw her again she was aware of my name and the feud existing between our houses and would not speak. I was bold enough to ask her why she showed such coldness. She replied that it was well known what wrong my Grandfather had done her Grandfather. I said that she confused me with my G. father, we were not the same person, he being much older and besides dead. She would not have it so but turned her head and walked away, Since then I have seen her many times but always our accursed G. fathers set down and get up with us. Saturday, April 8, 18- Go down to Rock Haven to-day. Sunday, April 9, 18— At Rock Haven, at the cottage of Hiram Medusa, which is not a cottage but a great house built in the fashion of her Majesty, Queen Anne. Found a mighty house-full of people. Played tennis with Clarence Winthrop and the Gishim girls. Having a good night pipe with Clarence, he told me that he was secretly betrothed to his cousin, Helen, but there being a breach in the family, he was much troubled. How like my own case? Monday, April 10, 18— She is here! What spite of the Gods is this that has brought us together. Going down to the hotel for some tobacco, I met her and she remarked that it was strange how some people followed her around. Tuesday, April 11, 18— Went down to the hotel for some more tobacco. Saw the accursed name of Simpson on the register. Wednesday, April 12, 18- Saw her riding with Simpson, the puppie. Will leave tomorrow. Thursday, April 13, 18— Was for going away to-day but Clarence, coming to my room, enlisted my aid in a silly undertaking. I have promised to help him wed his cousin. It is agreed that we stay at home tomorrow from the yacht, feigning a headache and shall meet at the little church on the South road. He is to drive to Derby to fetch Helen and her witness. Inquiring about the clergyman, he said that the Dominie was already squared. Sunday, April 16, 18— I have come to the last entry that I shall ever put down in this book and needs must put it down quickly, for all has happened in so short a time that my head whirls with thinking of it. The other afternoon, having counterfeited a headache, I stayed at home till all the rest had left. All having gone, I set out for the church. Found the door open 23 19 THE MEDLEY 17 and went in and writhed around on the hard benches for half an hour, when, hearing a sound, I looked up and saw standing in the doorway, Buelah French. She seemed much astonished, saying, “You here!” I answered saying that though my family had been great sinners, yet none of them had been excommunicated by the church. She said that they could hardly put out what had never been in. While I was thinking how to answer this, she went on to say that I must excuse her as she had to practice on the organ. With that she came in and saw that there was no organ. She then fell to smiling and blushing and perceiving that our errands were the same, she craved my pardon for the fib. I said that this should be good practice for her and added that I thought that the stars brought us together. She replied that if the stars brought us together no oftener than this couple’s wedding, she was content. This, coming on me like the last bluffet of fate, I was suddenly seized with such an anger that I could scarcely contain myself, and went and sat down in the door. Meanwhile, she went from window to window asking me divers questions to which I gave short and churlish answers. She asked me did I not know that Helen was her best friend? Did I not think that the marriage would knit their houses together? I answered her, I would not rob a man of the right to quarrel. She, being well pleased with this, asked me merrily why I turned my back on her? I had such a sudden rage of peevishness that I scarcely realized what I said when I replied that I turned my back on so much folly. Scarcely was this said than I was sorry for it, as she straightway burst into tears. At that my heart would hold no more, and I rose up and took her in my arms and kissed and comforted her. She made no denial, but seemed to need such solace which I was not loathe to give. While we were at this, in came the Dominie, saying he judged we were the couple. With him was the Sexton and his wife. Beulah was for denying this, but I said “Yes,” and she being willing, we stood up and were married with a ring that belonged to my G. father. This was no sooner done than in came Clarence and Helen and were wedded in their turn—the clergyman greatly surprised, but more at the largeness of his fee. This business being over, we fled by train to the city, where we will wait until the blood of the Frenches has time to cool, for the wise man who meeteth his mother-in-law for the first time, will meet her when she is mild. Charles Bunting . - 24 19 —--THE MEDLEY------� Slii SJauiacm Soye “The Lawson Boys” they were called from Nome to Cape Town. “The boys who mushed the Sunless Trail to Baldair in 178 hours without a lead dog” —“the fellows who salvaged the Tin Horn and cleared $1,000,000 when the representatives of the largest Eastern Steamship Co. in U. S. refused the contract”—“the two Americans who were not yet absolutely free from the taint of suspicion of running arms to the Panama rebels” - and a score of similar reputations. But these halcyon days had passed and both had settled in Cape Town, exchanging their old life for that of explorers in the hills of Tamberli, into the forests of Ugamba and Sanlago. The two Captains, Lawson, led their troops of Boer cavalry against the British at Mafeking where Jim, the elder, picked up his fever which stayed with him for many years. For 15 years all was peace, worry was gone, the diamonds few and adventurers very scarce. Jim was growing fat—even Bud perspired after the usual lope to the post only three miles away and over perfectly smooth ground at that ; surely, they were getting old. And so years passed, while the monkeys in the cages bred and multiplied, the natives steadfastly sought men with red hair to decorate their altars. One morning Jim read from a nine-month’s old newspaper the story of the invasion of Belgium; the advance of the Russians into E. Prussia. All that day both boys were restless. Night came and with it a fierce driving rain. Bud awoke at Midnight and there in the flickering candle light was Jim carefully polishing a long gleaming 45, scanning at intervals a yellow map of the world. The following morning the twenty-seven monkeys were loosed, the pails and pots of insects dumped out and the hut at Pnawab burned. When all was done, Jim turned to Bud—“English”—he spoke as tho he were venturing a statement, not asking a question. “Yes,” replied the other evading his brother’s direct look and flushing. “Well, so long. Ambulance corps for me I think—at least the P.M.D.” One hand clasp in the silent clearing, deserted save for the lone monkey who pottered in the ashes. The following month J. Lawson landed in Hamburg as Q. M. Sergeant while B. Lawson was assigned as Lieut, of Moroccan Zuaves. But the never latent lure of the trail, thenev-er-last fever of the jungle was too strong in both. The Aviation Corps offered an inviting field to Jim and very soon he was flying a Deitlman-Taule monoplane. Then came the conventional black-edged postal, “Lieut. B. Lawson killed in action at Lupy. Buried in plot No. 29, No. 37 left fourth row.” Jim remembered Lupy—the vain attack of the French— the most foolhardy tactic ever displayed in military history —when thirty thousand men were hurled into a valley raked by German cross-fire. “So Bud died here, eh?', Well, the damned Frenchman who could so easily sacrifice 30,000 men should learn a few things. “Let’s see—? Bud was worth at least 500 dirty frog-eaters; “Why not bomb headquarters?” They would get him but what was life when Bud was dead? The snort of Dusal engine, a flash of light as a greyish body rose upward in the morning air, and the Taube swiftly headed westward. In ten minutes the map located French 25 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Div. Hdq. and not a single enemy plane in sight. A gleam of light, a whine of a shell, and the battle was on. Systematically the bombs were hurled, every one doing a special duty. At last he could discern a biplane rising to meet him. He saw it was a Purotte, a Purotte armed with two machine guns and a patent bombing device (as dispatches said). It was below him and was spitting venomously at his plane with both its guns. But the superior position of the Taube was too much and in a moment the flash of the exploding petrol tank marked the end of the French plane. Down it fell and the eager German could only discern the number 23 and a long black dash under the number. The loss evidently discouraged the French and no more planes arose, but the gun fire was too hot to be a pleasure so the Taube returned to its hangars. “Mail, sir,” and orderly dropped a single letter, saluted, and almost ran along. With nerveless hands Jim tore open the seal for the writing was Bud's. Sure enough! and dated April 18. “Why, the massacre was on April 16”—eagerly he read on how Bud had been detailed to the Aviation Corps on April 16 and of his hopes of getting a new model machine. The post script caught his eye “Just landed Porotte 23—one of the new models with a black dash under the number.” The next morning a Taube was seen far to the northwest of the hangars. It moved rapidly but evidently was poorly controlled for frequent dips were noted. ‘‘Sir, Lieut. Hammond says a German Taube is to be seen in the N. E., has just received news of its bombing mess shacks of the 12th and 15th Territorials.” “Fire at it.” “Confound Lepas anyway,” muttered the young Lieutenant wearing the eagle of the Aviation Corps. “Here he had to go up in that new plane of mine yesterday and wreck the whole blooming thing. Well, lets pop at this bird with our rifles. Fine—range about 50 more-great right in the pelrol tank —see him?” And the figure of a man could be clearly seen, hurtling head downward in the clear morning sunlight. 26 19 THE MEDLEY 17 27 19 THE MEDLEY 17 “(Ditr -Nation” A hundred million people wait To see this Great War end, While Uncle Sammy sets the gait He does not lose a friend. Many people hope and pray That we may neutral be, And save this dear old U. S. A. From countries o’er the sea. But since this war we can’t prevent And have to guard our land, Here’s hoping when the call is sent That we’ll together stand. We have a lot of foreigners And hyphenated guys, But our “Old Glory” takes no slurs As long as she still flies. So let us now unite and stand To serve our country all, For we do love our native land And hate to see her fall. The English and the French will be Our friends until the end; A few more countries o’er the sea Will find in us a friend. Our genius and our wealth will show To that proud enemy The way that triumph is to go And end old Germany. Now let us all prepare to face The crisis, which is here; We’ll struggle for the foremost place So others will us fear. And in the end we’ll be above Those nations o’er the sea, Then we can always feel the love Of a land so strong and free. Perry Cookingham. 28 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Cljr Urrmiltmt WMit Club The Vermilion Rifle Club was organized September 8, 1916, with thirty-five charter members. Officers were elected, with Capt. Tuggle as supervisor, and application was immediately made for membership to the National Rifle Association. Last fall the whole club made two excursions to Camp Ogelsby, at Georgetown, for range work, while other individual trips were made at times. During the winter much time was given to indoor shooting at the Adams’ Gallery, for which work six members received indoor workman medals from the War Department. This year the club receives a large quoto of guns and ammunition, which will be put to accurate work on the range. The club has now forty-five members and is the most energetic organization of its kind in the school. 29 19 THE MEDLEY 17 30 THE MEDLEY------ (Djr UMaroon anti HHhitc Paul F. Jones - - Editor-in-Chief Max Goldberg - - Business Manager THE DOCTORS Leo Burk ... Assistant Editor Louis O’Brien - Asst. Business Manager Esther Cottingham - Literary Editor Josephine Colignon - - Art Editor Stewart Rouse - - Asst. Art Editor Lanta Hastings - - Athletic Editor Verona Shultz - - - News Editor Francis Dye - -’ Asst. News Editor Fern Spangler - - Humorous Editor Patrick Kelly - Asst. Humorous Editor Helen Cannady - - Exchange Editor Miss Gundy - - - Alumni Editor Clifford Kesler - Circulation Manager The passing year of ’16 ’17, despite the many difficulties encountered along the line of printing, has been the biggest Maroon and White year in the history of Danville High. The retiring staff, with a sense of satisfaction turn over to their successors a paper with a new standard, a new life and a new meaning. May they make, with the splendid support of the faculty and the student-body, the ensuing year a crowning success. The Maroon and White is one of the most important factors in the school; through this medium the spirit and tone of the school is shown, not only to the local community but to schools throughout the country. The publication of this paper involves an expenditure of nearly five hundred dollars and a circulation of about thirty-five hundred copies. Seven numbers are issued during the school year and the paper is edited entirely by the students of the school. The possibilities of the Maroon and White are unlimited and with the coming of a printing press in our new High School building the greatest hindrances now encountered will be no more, and the dreams of the editors of the past may be realized. 31 19 THE MEDLEY 17 HJrmuiU'rs With all the old members back, and some excellent recruits enlisted, the Wrangler Club has enjoyed the most successful year of its existence. A large number tried out for the annual debate, held under the auspices of the Club. With the excellent training and systematic coaching of our advisor. Mr. Converse, assisted by Mr. Schwartz, our debating teams easily defeated Paris High School at both cities. This is the first time in years that we have been doubly victorious, and the Club is to be complimented on the debating material it produced. The spring contests are largely under the sway of the Wranglers. In the “Peace Essay” contest, Wm. Mowery and Raleigh Burk, both Wranglers, took the two places. In Oratory, after a close spirited contest, first place went to Ed. Lesch and second to Wm. Mowery. Again both winners were Wranglers. These same two were chosen to represent Danville High in extemporaneous speaking. The contest on March 23d gave first place to Edward Lesch. Declamation is going to be a hot contest and the members of the club are working hard to secure the places. The two parties, the first a Christmas affair at the home of Miss O’Connel, and the second on March 23d, at the home of Nina Faris, proved that the Wranglers have a social as well as a business hour. 32 19 17 THE MEDLEY Affirmative Brltnfr (Tram In accordance with the custom, the affirmative team remained at home and fought the foe in the high school auditorium. Under the careful coaching of Mr. Converse, the three had prepared excellent briefs, which were expanded into a “real” debate. For the first time in the history of our interscholastic debates the consecutive system of rebuttal was used. It-proved a great success and will certainly be used in all future contests. The first speaker, Raleigh Burk, showed the alarming defects in the present system of private ownership; the second speaker, Tom McLean, showed precisely how government ownership could remedy each of the existing defects; and John Speakman closed the argument for the affirmative by a vigorous attack upon controllership in a lively summary of the whole argument. The decision was not doubtful for a moment to any who were present and heard the respective arguments. Every one conceded that Danville’s arguments, delivery and general effect were far superior to that of their opponents. The following are the teams: DANVILLE AFFIRMATIVE Raleigh Burk Tom McLean John Speakman PARIS—NEGATIVE Ed. Kleenfelder Ed. Hall Wm. Cramer Resolved; That the U. S. Government should own and control the railroads within its boundaries. Won by affirmative,—unanimously. 33 19 THE MEDLEY 17 SNegatiur Drlintr (Tram The strong negative team, composed of two veterans and a new star, went to the Paris High School, and before a crowded auditorium unanimously defeated their opponents. Under the supervision of Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Converse, the three had prepared an almost invincible “line” of argument. The same rebuttal tactics were used as the affirmative (at home) employed and with the same results. This team upheld the assertion that in point of logic Danville cannot be beaten. The first speaker, Leo Burk, showed the great disadvantages in taking over the roads, and literally buried his opponents in undisputable statistics. The second speaker, Lee Watson, showed the many advantages of the present system that the proposed plan could not have, clinching his assertions by illustrations from foreign powers. The third sperker, William Mowery, launched a powerful appeal for controllership, and gave an excellent summary. From the start Danville was clearly the winning team. Her oratory, sweeping argument, and experience in debating, gave her an easy victory. Following are the teams: PARIS-AFFIRMATIVE Chester Chestnut George Cummins Helen Clinton DANVILLE-NEGATIVE Leo Burk Lee Watson Wm. B. Mowery Resolved; That the U. S. Government should own and control the railroads within its boundaries. Won by negative,—unanimously. 34 19 THE MEDLEY IT (Tljr (6trls’ Student Club Who in Danville High School has not heard of the Girls’ Student Club? Surely, no one, for it has impressed its importance upon the minds of every member of the school. It even causes the Boys’ Athletic Association to take notice, for the girls have shown the boys what a real live organization is. Every member has made it her business to make the “freshie” feel at home. The question box has done much to take the conceit out of the sophs and juniors, while the seniors have submitted their wisdom for the benefit of all. Of the meetings held every Wednesday afternoon, there are four kinds; a short Bible study, a lecture by an outside speaker, a social meeting at the Y. W. C. A., and the question box. One of each is given once a month. Last summer, the girls did something no other club has been able to do,—they continued their meetings till school opened again in September. These meetings were held at the “Y of the Woods”, an ideal place for picnics. The Student Club also furnishes its share of outside activities. Two lively gatherings were held in the Washington Auditorium, of which the Puritan party was the first. At this party every girl dressed as a puritan lass and conducted herself as such. Then followed a picturesque event. Mention the words “Kid Party,” and nearly every girl in the school 35 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Esther Cottingham, President Helen Cannady, Vice President Faith Harrington, Secretary Gladys Pugh, Treasurer can recall that evening when she had “one good time,” for with perfect decorum she could there return to childhood, with its jumping ropes and stick candy, curls and half socks. At Christmas time, by the request of the Student Club, Santa Claus visited almost a hundred little boys and girls who would otherwise have been missed. He gave each a basket containing candy, nuts, oranges, toys and warm clothing. The spring minstrel, with its flower-garden of chorus girls, its irresistable end men, its high class specialties, its taking songs, and its telling faculty and student jokes, needs no comment. It stands as a proof of the ability of the girls and the popularity of the now established annual event of the club. Thus, as the Student Club has this year improved over last, so it will continue to grow better with t-he aid of the loyal girls of D. H. S. F. H. ’18 36 w- THE MEDLEY ffiirl’s ©lcr ©lull After an absence of two years D. H. S. has again come to the front with a semi-chorus. Under the direction of Miss Robbins the glee club has thrived and done credit to the school. It represented the school creditably in the County Scholastic Meet, altho it won no place. Besides giving several programs in the assembly, it will furnish music for the commencement exercises It is unfortunate that a school the size of D. H. S. has no regular music department nor training. Most high schools this size, and many smaller ones, have largely equipped music departments. Both Miss Robbins and Mr. Converse deserve much credit for the way they have handled our singers and orchestra, in addition to their class work and many other school duties. 37 Sljr ©rcaaury Hepartnumt of 3. H.-S . The Treasury Department of Danville High School was established by Mr. A. L. Loring in 1914, and as results show, it has been a great success. It has developed into a regular system of bookkeeping with a firm foundation and a strict responsibility for all who assist in its upkeep. One treasurer, with four assistants, is elected every May and holds office until the succeeding May. This staff is headed by an auditor, who represents the faculty and is from the Commercial Department. The general supervision is left to the Finance Board of Control. The remaining officers are elected from the various treasurers of all the organizations. Much credit is due Mr. Lewis for his deep interest in the conducting of the school’s business and finances, and also for his work as an auditor. Since all incoming and outgoing cash which amounts to about $4,000 this year, is handled by this office, it is an organization which requires responsible and accurate workers. L. Dyer TREASURY STAFF Max Goldberg, President Finance Board Karl Natho, Secretary Finance Board Lewis Dyer, Treasurer ASSISTANTS Louise Lesch, Karl Saxon, James Dallas, Esther Snider 38 19 THE MEDLEV 17 (Otic to Anrirnt Ularmrr It is the “Ancient Mariner” That doth not interest me. They call it classy literature— It’s the worst of any three. It sounds like something in the grades: I never heard such stuff. You read a while, then stop and say: “I think this is enough!” You read it with undying hate, You read it with disgust. Who’d ever thought of such a theme?— But learn the lines we must. I’d like to see the poet bold, Who penned those cursed lines, I show him in a modest way My opinion of his rhymes. Roy Little COftc to a (Sronu'try It is a bleak geometry, And I hate it like a curse. Algebra, pretty bad, But geometry is worse. I work on it almost all night, And then I am not thru. I work on it like a galley slave And then get zero, too. It is the block to all my hopes: It makes me fail and flunk. The school ought to abolish it, It is such awful junk. But it teaches me a lesson; It shows me I am not A genius in every thing As I have sometimes thot. So here’s to geometry: May its life be long and merry. 39 Elmer Olson .9-----THE MED LEV----17 Hujlj - rluml ©rrlji’stra This year the High School Orchestra, met, organized, elected officers and started work upon a systematic basis, with the result that it is better than in any previous year. Thru the generosity of the school board, ample funds for the purchase of music were granted, and in return the orchestra played at numerous school functions. Rehearsals were held weekly and strict attendance required. Mr. Converse, advisor and director, deserves praise for the excellent way in which he trained and animated the organization. The popularity of the High School Orchestra is attested by the numerous invitations to play at outside activities. Some really high class music was played, and played well. Only two of the sixteen members graduated. There is reason to hope that with the foundation laid this year the orchestra of 1917-18 will be even better than the present one, and “will show to all the world around” that in music, too, “old Danville High is best.” 40 19 THE MEDLEY 17 41 19 THE MEDLEY 17 ifrrshmait The annual reception for the Freshmen was held on September 29, in the Washington Auditorium. The members of the three upper classes, the Alumni and faculty united to give the newcomers a hearty welcome. It was thru their efforts that the affair was a great success. The program opened with a welcome speech delivered by Leo Burk. He told them to join in the activities of the school and enjoy it while they could. Following this were the class stunts. The Sophomores, represented by the Misses Swaim, Graves, Phillips, Wall, Haworth, and Partlow gave some pretty music on their “Ukes”, while “Dot” Walters did a unique dance in negro costume. John Walker, a well known Freshman, gave a clever talk, depicting a number of local characters. The Junior class, represented by a few of their number, told why they were going to the football game the following day. The crowning success of the evening was the Senior stunt, a graduating class. The students wore white caps and gowns and the address was delivered by Hon. P. F. Jones while William Mowery gave out the diplomas. Prizes were awarded to the model students, “Mid” Cloyd and Louis Steube. Mr. Wakeley read a very interesting poem written for the football fellows. After this the students descended in groups to the Domestic Science rooms where they were served some delicious “eats”. (graJu'rs” Hiatt On Friday, January 12, the semi-annual reception for the eighth grade students of the students of the city schools was held. They were shown the classwork in the recitation rooms and laboratories. After the dismissal of school, they went to the assembly where they listened to the speeches given by the representatives of the school organizations. The Orchestra and Girl’s Glee Club gave a few selections. After this, they adjourned to the Washington Auditorium where ice cream and wafers were served. 42 THE MEDLEY------u 3Jou In presenting “Joy,” by John Galsworthy, in the Washington Auditorium on the evening of April 21, the high school undertook a somewhat new departure—the giving of a modern comedy of the first rank. From practically every viewpoint the play proved a success. It was well received by the audience, the staging was adequate, and the acting unusual for high school dramatics. The play takes place upon a summer’s day in the garden of an English country home. Here we become acquainted with kind-hearted Colonel Hope and his brusque wife; their daughter, Letty, and Letty’s opinionated husband; Dick, who is only twenty and terribly in love; Mrs. Gwyn, the Colonel’s niece from London, and her lover, Lever, who has mine stock for sale; Rose, who is all that an English maid should be; Miss Beech, the old maid governess, and Joy. All the parts were so well taken that it would be unfair to comment on particular merit. 43 '9----THE MEDLEY----i 44 THE MEDLEY-----17 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Ifnrtu-fifth J muml (Emuutencrnmti C i ?? 7 of tijc Daulnlli' JHigh jSrlnml IHaslnitqtnn J uMtorium JDattliiKc, (Sllittnis 3jnnc Sfirsi nineteen bnnbreb anb sixteen eiqljt o'clock p. nt. Slarralaurratv -:§ vrutrr 191 it UNDER AUSPICES OF FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST J. F. Bickel, Pastor Miss Bertie Braden, Music Director SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1916, 10:45 A. M. ORDER OF SERVICE Processional. Anthem—“Let the People Praise Thee, 0 God!” by W. Carter. Closing with the Doxol-ogy sung by congregation, led by choir, with all standing. Invocation. Hymn -Congregation led by choir. Reading In Unison Psalm 23. Anthem —“0, Mother Dear, Jerusalem,” by Philo Otis. Offering. Solo -By Mrs. A. E. Dale. Sermon—“God in Us,” by J. F. Bickel. Recessional. Benediction. 46 19 THE MEDLEV 17 47 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Ilu Ufamnrij of GLADYS HILDRETH RUFUS STREBEL HOWARD L. GASS 48 19 THE MEDLEY i? Athlrtir Aaaoriatimi Marion Cooley, President Hal Shephard, Vice President Russel Sparks, Secretary Gene Campbell, Advertising Manager John Shephard, Harlin Hilton, Cheer Leaders During the school year of 1916-17 the Athletic Association has put out a fairly good foot ball team, a good basketball team, and a promising track team. The membership this year has reached the highest number ever recorded, namely one hundred and ten members. The association has backed other things than Athletics this past year. The vaudeville show was put on by it. This shows that those who belong to the Association are both athletes and actors. The performance was a great success and should be continued every year. The association has stood behind all the other school activities the past year, such as debating and the girls’ minstrel show. The Athletic Association has worked hard to get the “old spirit” back into the school. More people have attended the games this year than last. Therefore, we have had more money with which suits and other apparatus were purchased, and which is needed very 50 L 19 THE MEDLEY 17 much in order to turn out winning teams. This has been our main trouble for several years. We could not make athletics pay enough to fully equip the sport. So let us keep up the “old spirit” and put dear old Danville High on the map next year and for years to come. Let everyone turn out and try for the teams and stay out whether he makes them or not. One’s ability as a player and the strength of the team depends upon his faithfulness to practice and the way in which he goes at a thing. There has to be a scrub team in order to have a good variety team. The pride of the scrub team should be: “I helped win that game because I gave them practice without which they could not have done anything, and which will help me to make the team next year if I work hard enough. ” Let everyone work to bring the records high so that the graduates of this school can look at them and be proud to say, “I graduated from that school and in my time worked to help them make these high standards.” (Hut (Ennrhra John Wakeley, Football and Basketball . Dan Lewis, Track Danville can well be proud of the men who coach her athletic teams. They do all that is in their power for the teams of the school. If the men who have the ability along these lines would come out for athletics we would excel the surrounding country. Mr. Wakeley, who has taken Mr. Baer’s place as coach of the football and basketball teams, graduated from Danville High School in 1910. He was one of Danville’s stars. In the past year, through his experience and study, he learned the games of football and basketball like a book. Through his untiring efforts he has placed on the field a fairly good football and basketball team. Even though the football team did not win all of its games the men were taught to fight to the finish. Mr. Wakeley’s task for next year should be very much easier, since all of the “D” and “DR” men will be back but three. As a basketball coach Mr. Wakeley is hard to excel. The success of the team this year is mostly due to his faithful coaching and his never tiring efforts. With practically the same team back next year he should do wonders along the line of basketball. It has been difficult for Mr. Lewis to find men with track ability. A track coach has an entirely different task than a football or basketball coach. A track man cannot be made. He must be a natural runner, and it is the coach’s duty to find for what place he is best fitted and develop him for it. Meets are not won by team-work alone. They are won by individual point winning. 51 Our new coach, Mr. Wakeley, issued the call for football candidates after school on Tuesday morning, September 5, 1916. About forty boys responded to the call and practice was started that afternoon. Five “D” men were among those who responded also plenty of good material from which to select. We won our first game, which was with Paris, by a score of 13 to 6. Now came four defeats in a row. Only one of these, the first, which was by Champaign, was areal defeat. We were outclassed, and outweighed by them. The other three were lost because of hard luck. Because Ridgefarm cancelled her game with us, we were obliged to look for some other team to play us on November 4. We secured a game with Westville, and defeated them by a score of 36 to 6. It was a hard fought game, but they did not know as much football as our men. Now came two more defeats at the hands of Oakland and Mattoon. But our men would not quit. They braced up for the last game with Watsekaon Thanksgiving Day. It looked bad with three of the regulars out of the line-up. Before the largest crowd of the season, our team came off victorious. The score was 20 to 13. The visitors were outclassed from the very first. They had defeated teams that had defeated our team. By winning from Watsska our team was brought in higher standing than it would have otherwise been. We started and ended our season with a victory, and sandwiched one in between. 52 19 THE MEDLEY u iflrmhrrs of tlio iFootltall SToant Shephard—“Hal”. Injuries about mid-season robbed the team of this man, who would have made a very valuable back-field player. Crawford—“Dale” is a guard, who showed up well after spending some time in learning the game. Ellet—“Flannel” is a man, who developed rapidly as a lineman after his appearance about mid-season. A valuable man for next year. Milemore -is a man, who came out when the team was badly in need of help. Played a good game against Watseka. Goulding—“Goldie” is one of the few men to “stick” through the entire season as a reserve. His position was either end or back-field. Baum—“Beanie” is another of the loyal reserve men and one who should make a place on the team in another year. Cookingham (Capt.) — “Cooky” was one of our heaviest and best men. He played both back-field and line positions with credit. Leverence—“Levie” is a good center, who uses his head and is an accurate passer. Raimer—“Jack” is a freshman with lots of fight, who has held down a line position with credit. Kesslar—“Poofer” is a shifty man. One who has played guard, tackle and end. Natho—“Doc” is a hard and consistent worker, one on whom you could always rely. He played guard and tackle. Neff—“Bud” is a hard working, fast, little end who is a good tackier and consistent player. Watson—“Herschel” was a good team mate for Neff. We were sorry that he became injured so early in the season. Dallas—“Jimmy” is a man who has played every position, but quarter-back, and has filled all places with equal ability. Sparks—“Rus” is one of our fastest men. He is good on skirting ends and picking holes. He should make a great quarter next year. Hixon—“Hades” is the best open field runner on the team. He made up in speed what he lacked in weight. Nelson—“Marblehead” is always good for a gain and is the best line bucker we have in school. Adams (Capt. elect) —“Cec” has shown up well in both a lineman’s and a back-field man’s position. He should make an ideal leader for next season. Moore—“Good” is one of the hardest hitting men on the team for his weight. Valuable to put in when in a pinch. Funk—“Johnnie” is a hard worker who has played end position with no small ability. Hastings —“Bud” was a man who could use his head in a critical position and could be relied upon at all times. Davison—“Chuck” is a light but shifty back-field man, who should make a reliable player. 53 THE MEDLEY------ Sept. 30, Paris 6 Danville.. 13 at Danville Oct. 7, Champaign. 33 Danville. 0 at Champaign Oct. 14, Kankakee.. 21 Danville 7 at Danville Oct. 21, Hoopeston.. 24 Danville 7 at Hoopeston Oct. 28, Paris 7 Danville 6 at Paris Nov. 4, Westville... 6 Danville 38 at Danville Nov. 11, Oakland 29 Danville 0 at Danville Nov. 18, Mattoon 48 Danville.. ... 0 at Mattoon Nov. 30, Watseka ... 13 Danville.. ... 20 at Danville 54 19 THE MEDLEY 17 “t) ’ Association FOOTBALL Perry Cookingham, Captain Clarence Leverence John Raimer Karl Natho Clifford Kesslar William Neff Russel Sparks Cecil Adams, Captain elect Alva Nelson Hayden Hixon James Dallas Ferris Watson John Funk Goodloe Moore BASKETBALL Elmer Callais, Captain Russel Sparks Gene Campbell William Neff, Captain elect Frank Thompson Herschel Dickerson James Dallas “DR’S” FOOTBALL Charles Davison Lowell Goulding Gene Baum Russell Sparks Floyd Knowles Gene Baum TRACK Haydon Hixon Clarence Richard Karl Natho Lowell Goulding 55 THE MEDLEY UaskrthaU Shortly after the close of the football season, the call for basketball candidates was issued. About forty men responded. It was soon necessary for Mr. Wakeley to cut the squad down to fifteen men. It was necessary to elect a new captain, because Gail Son did not return to school. Elmer Callais was chosen by the six “D” men in school. With most of last year’s team out again and lots of new material from which to fill the vacancies in the team, things went along smoothly. The season was opened by a game with the strong St. Patrick’s team of the city, on the Friday before the Christmas vacation. By winning this game, the student body was convinced that the team was going to be a winner. After the Christmas vacation, Longview High School was met and defeated. Next our team traveled to Georgetown to be defeated. Then we defeated Hoopeston at Danvillle. Soon after this, Champaign defeated us. Danville was not defeated on her own floor until the last home game when we were beaten by Champaign High. Hoopeston, Sidell, Georgetown and West Lafayette all met defeat on our floor. Thus we went into the County Tournament expecting to come out with another cup but were surprised by Sidell who played a very fast game of basketball in the Tournament. Basketball has proved to be the game that has the support of the city. The Auditorium was packed for every game and the receipts were larger than ever before. So let us hope that this spirit will be continued from year to year and Danville put on the basketball map and come home with State Championship honors in the near future. 56 '3----THE MEDLEY members of tljr Uiskrtbail (tram Elmer Callais (Capt.) — “Caily” is a little scrapper from start to finish. He has piloted the team through a very successful season. Gene Campbell—“Al” is a very aggressive player and one who held his position at forward with credit. His floor work helped to gain many points. Russel Sparks— “Rus” is a hard working little player with a bright future befoie him. He shows off well in both offensive and defensive work. Frank Thompson— “Thompie” is a center of no mean ability. He is a good man to play under the basket. William Neff (Capt. Elect)—“Bud” is a born scrapper. He never stops until the whistle blows. Several of our victories are due to his close guarding. He should make an ideal captain for next year’s team. Hershel Dickerson—“Dick” is a man who has bright prospects. He is a very accurate shot at the basket and should develop into a good player. James Dallas—“Jimmy” is one of our most faithful men. He does his best whenever asked. He played guard and forward during the season. Cecil Adams—“Cec” is another man who has bright prospects. He is built for a stationary guard. He played a good game in the County Tournament. George Strader—“Georgie” is our smallest player, also a new one in school, having played with our old rival, Georgetown. He has shown the right spirit from the first. Kieth Finley— “Kieth” is a new man, who entered here in February from Oakwmod High School. He has also developed the true spirit. 57 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Hfmttttg (Batitc In the fourth game of the Tournament, Danville easily won from the Henning team. Shortly after the game started there was no doubt as to who was to win and Mr. Wakeley put in the second team. During the first half Danville held Henning scoreless while she obtained 14 baskets. The half ended 28 to 2 in favor of Danville. In the second half Simmons of Henning received a cracked collar bone, but the accident did not prove serious. The boys from Henning managed to get one field goal in the second half and thus the game ended 47 to 7 in favor of Danville. Line up: Henning: L. F.—Mason. R. F.—Holmell. C.—Froman. L. G—Overman. R. G.—Simmons. Danville: L. F. — Sparks and Strader. R. F.—Campbell and Dallas. C.— Thompson and Dickerson. L. G.—Callais and Finley. R. G.— Neff and Adams. Goals—Holnell 1, Sparks 4, Strader 1, Campbell 4, Thompson 5, Dickerson 8, Finley 1. Foul Goals—Holnell 5. Referee, Jones. Umpire, Lambert. Timer, Wells and Baer. Scorer, Ferris and Vancil. (Same Danville was defeated in the semi-finals by the strong Sidell team. Thus she lost all chances for championship honors. D. H. S. had defeated Sidell in a schedule game, but because of superior team work and aggressiveness of the Sidell players they were enabled to win. Danville’s shots seemed to roll in and then out, while her opponents would shoot and it was sure to roll in. The first half ended before anyone had realized that they had played the half. The score for the first half was 17 to 3 in favor of Sidell. Danville came back the second half determined to win, but Sidell put up a real fight and Danville was unable to gain on them. The game ended with Sidell 34 to Danville 12. This left the final game between Georgetown and Sidell, which was easily won by Sidell. The line-up: Danville: L. F. —Sparks and Dallas. R. F.— Campbell. C.—Thompson and Dickerson. L. G.—Callais. R. G. —Neff and Adams. Sidell: L. F—Sawyer. R. F.—Broaddens. C. — McDowell. L.G.—Stockton. R. G. — Paige. Goals—Campbell, 3; Thompson, 2; Sawyer, 5; Broaddens, 3; McDowell, 4; Stockton, 2. Foul Goals—Sparks, 2; Sawyer, 1; Broaddens, 7. Referee, Jones; Umpire, Lambert; Timer, Wells; Scorers, Ferris and Vancil. 58 19 THE MEDLEY Class (Track iiHcct The track prospects for this year did not look so very bright. Only seven men composed the team. There being no weight man or sprinters. Russell Sparks, the captain, looked like the only hope. Mr. Lewis did not give up but kept the other fellows at work. A triangular meet was to be held between Danville, Georgetown and Westville. This had to be called off because of rain and a heavy track. The county meet was to be held May 5, but also had to be postponed because of a heavy rain. On Friday, April 13, the Class Track Meet was held. The Sophomore class won the meet from the Freshmen by two points. The Juniors and Seniors lost, due to the small number of men entered, the Seniors having only two. Lowell Goulding, a freshman, received the most points by winning three firsts. Sparks, a junior, won twelve points, and Raimer, a freshman, won eleven points. The standing of the class was: Sophomores 40 points Freshmen_______38 points Juniors........20 points Seniors....... 10 points On May 12, Mr. Lewis took part of the team down to Eastern Illinois meet at Charleston. Here Captain Sparks won first place in the pole vault. On May 19, the County Meet was held. Eleven schools were entered. As is her custom, Georgetown won the meet with 42 points, while Danville took second with 26 and Rossville third with 15 points. Russel Sparks won first place in pole vault and broad jump and third place in the high jump. Haden Hixon won second place in the pole vault. Lowell Goulding took second place in the half mile run and third in 220 yard dash. Eugene Baum won second place in 220 yard hurdles. Clarence Richard won third place in 220 yard hurdles. Karl Natho won second place in mile run. Lloyd Knowles won third place in mile run. By hard work and faithfulness in practise the team was able to do what it did. It placed Danville upon the track map and established a record of every one placing in the County Meet and receiving a medal. Class baseball It was decided to have Class Baseball rather than Varsity, which would interfere with track in the spring of 1916. The schedule, which was formed by Mr. Hart, was played after the 1916 Medley went to press. The championship was won by the class of 1917. 59 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Hictlj rlinnl Trark 3Krrurfts 50 yard dash . L. McCusker, ’05.. 5 2-5 100 yard dash. I. Jones, ’07 . 10 2-5 220 yard dash . I. Jones, ’07 . . . . 23 2-5 440 yard dash J. Mathais, ’10 .. 54 2-5 880 yard run .. .J. Neal, ’14 ... 2.08 2-5 1 mile run J. Neal, ’14.. 4.43 2-6 High jump __ H. Fairchild, ’08 . 5 6£ Broad jump __ L. McCusker, ’05 . 211J Pole vault . ... R. Sparks, ’18. 10-6 Shot put . . W. Sandusky, ’08 .. .. 43-3 Discus ... F. Goff, ’15 99-7 Hammer throw __ _. W. Sandusky, ’08 ... 119-9 | mile relay ,E. Prendergast, J. Greene- baum, F. Fox, L. McCusker, '05 1-40 ITcrmilimt County (Track Strroriia 1907 5-25 Otto Yeoman Rossville 50 yard dash 1911 Allen Thorton Georgetown 1913 Everett Layton Rossville 100 yard dash 1914 10-25 D. Wilson Rossville 1902 23 R. Book waiter Danville 220 yard dash 1914 D. Wilson Rossville 220 yard hurdles 1901 27 F. H. Cook Georgetown 440 yard dash 1916 54 W. Jones Ridgefarm i mile run 1917 2-7 Gustavidson Georgetown 1 mile run 1914 4-43 2-5 John Neal Danville Pole vault 1914 10-10 George Haworth Georgetown Chas. Warner Rossville High jump 1911 5-8 Dillon Haworth Georgetown Broad jump 1912 21-1 R. Stickler Rossville 12 lb. shot put 1910 42-10 Jos. Kerr Hoopeston Discus throw 1906 105-9 John Steward Hoopeston Relay 1914 1-39 Georgetown Team 60 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Mhtnrrs of County (Orettoriral Contest Dwight H. Holmes, 1904 George Webb, 1908 Raymond G. Southworth, 1909 Ralph Rouse, May 1, 1915 Raleigh Burk, April 29, 1916 Edward Lesch, May 5, 1917 61 19 THE MEDLEY 17 1917 Qlrark At the beginning of the track season, Mr. Lewis said that we could not hope to win meets because there were so few out. He said that we could hope to win events or at least points. Sparks, Natho, Goulding and Baum of last year’s team were back. Rickerd, Hixon and Knowles were the new men out. This season has been one of set backs. A triangular meet was to have been held on April 28th, between Danville, Georgetown and Westville. This had to be postponed because of heavy rains which made the track unfit to run on. The county meet was to have been held May 5, but it had to be postponed also for the same reason. On May 12, Sparks, Goulding and Rickerd were taken to Charleston district meet by Mr. Lewis. Sparks captured first place in the pole vault. Goulding finished fifth in a field of forty-five starters in the half-mile run. On May 19, the county meet was held. Eleven schools were entered. Danville entered with seven men while most of the other schools had from ten to fifteen. Sparks took first place in both pole vault and broad jump and third place in the high jump. Goulding took second in the half-mile run, in which a man from Georgetown broke the record by one full second. He also took third place in the 220 yard dash. Hixon placed second in the pole vault. Baum captured second place in the 220 yard low hurdles. Rickerd finished third in thd 220 yard low hurdles. Natho took second place in the mile run. Knowles finished third place in the same event. Georgetown won the meet with 42 points and Danville second place with 26 points. This is the first time in years that every Danville man on the team placed and received a medal. Seven track “D’s” were awarded the seven track men for their hard and faithful work this year. These met and elected Russel Sparks to succeed himself as track captain for next year. The Annual Relay Carnival was held on May 26, at Georgetown. At twelve o’clock the storm broke and the track looked as if it were a swimming pool. But notwithstanding, the meet was held. Sparks won first place in the pole vault and second in the high jump. The Danville mile Medley team finished in second place a short distance behind Georgetown. The track was so soft that the runners sunk to their ankles in soft slushy mud which hindered their running very much. 62 19 THE MEDLEY 17 rlinlastir Contest Quite a large crowd was assembled in the Washington Auditorium on the morning of May 11, 1917, to hear the annual Vermilion County Oratorical Contest. There was unusual interest shown. Among the rooters were those from Danville High who, with the greatest confidence in their representatives, awaited the events. The six speakers, three boys and three girls, whose orations were judged the best in thought and composition, were the first to take their places on the platform. Such subjects as “Books,” “War,” “Citizenship,” and “Education” were delivered. There was some whispered discussion as to who was best until the Danville representative, Edward Lesch, spoke. His oration, “Socialism,” was wonderfully written and equally well delivered. That he had won the oratory cup was evident to all. The big loving-cup, with the names of Ralph Rouse, Raleigh Burk and Edward Lesch inscribed upon it, is to remain in possession of Danville High School forever The declamation contest that followed was one of the closest ever witnessed in the county. Danville was well aware of the ability of Miss Akers and was confident of victory. However, the Hoopeston girl delivered “Enoch Arden” in such a pleasing manner, and a very emotional speaker from Ridgefarm portrayed “The First Quarrel” so well, and a Potomac girl gave “Lasca” the best many had ever heal'd it given, that the judges finally gave first place to Hoopeston and second to Ridgefarm. Danville was proud of her representative and has greater hopes for next year. Four very capable boys were entered in the extempore speaking. Minutely interesting subjects were well handled. The way in which Edwai'd Lesch presented “Our State of Preparedness” far surpassed our highest hopes. The arrangement, contents and delivery showed both work and ability. He concluded with a story of General Funston that moved every person in the house. He was awarded with a gold medal, while the Rossville boy received the silver one. The Musical Contest was a fitting conclusion to the program. Four schools were entered. As usual Hoopeston carried away the banner. Altho the Danville girls lacked the advantage of music in the school and many months of training, they made a fine showing. Under such a leader as Miss Robbins, with more experience and practice, we feel confident of better success next spring. There were several schools entered. Danville took half the points. What can we do next year with more training? Let’s make a clean sweep. M. Lawrence S3 THE MEDLEY------h (Hljr llrarann |Jrtzr In memory of Gustavus Clark Pearson (1827-1911), pioneer of Danville, of Chicago and of California, a staunch upholder of American ideals and institutions, and an enthusiastic patron of the public schools, the Pearson Prize has been offered for the last five years to a member of the Senior class. This has consisted of an appropriate emblem fittingly engraved, together with a sum of money. The recipient has been chosen because of scholarship, activities, attitude or influence and character, as representing best in his class the aims of the American high school in the twentieth century. In 1912, Northcott Thomas, one of the highest types of American youth, president of his class and representative of our school in declamation and oratory at county, district and state contests, was nominated for the honor by his classmates. In 1913, Lillian Sandberg, who had pluckily made the highest average of scholarship with a perfect record of attendance, received the prize. In 1914, Vera Dow'ker, an exceptional student in the commercial branches, whose class average in scholarship and whose attendance ranked first, our representative in the Peace Price Contest and editor-in-chief of the “Medley,” was its recipient. In 1915, Ralph Rouse, president of his class and our representative in debating, declamation and oratory, was chosen for the honor by the donor from a list of six nominations by the faculty. In 1916, William Anderson, one of the highest in his class in scholarship and especially strong in science, was chosen by the donor from a list of eight nominations by the faculty. In 1917, Esther Cottingham, president for two years of the largest organization in high school, the Girls’ Club, a person upholding loyally all school activities, received for the honor the highest number of votes from her class and the faculty. 64 ■9-----THE MED LEV----- 65 19 THE MEDLEY 17 iFr sltmim, Class of 1920 When this class entered the high school in September, 1916, they were made to feel immediately that they were a part of the school. Mrs. Meeks, their advisor, met them from time to time and led them to see that they needed the school and the school needed them. A feeling of loyalty and interest grew from this that resulted in marked activity in school affairs and unusual pride in scholarship and attendance. Just as Mrs. Meeks had sought to make the class of ’20 feel at home, they, in turn, sought to show the same spirit to the class entering next after them, so on Friday, February 2, the coldest day of the winter, a warm welcome was given the incoming students, the advance guard of 1921, by their recent grade mates, the high school class of 1920, assisted by a number of the faculty. The main features, besides getting acquainted, were initiation into high school secrets thru the special alphabet code, moving pictures of high school life, an auction of the new class, practice in school cheers and songs, and sampling pure food. Every person present took part actively so that the side lines were deserted as each tried to “strike the line hard” in order to make this first event of its kind a memorable one. Miss Payne, who had from the first assisted, became adviser-in-chief of the20’s, while Mrs. Meeks became responsible for the good start and good calendar of events for the latest comers. 1920 has already made several clever contributions to the “Maroon and White” and early in the fall term Stewart Rouse was chosen to the vacancy in the art department of the magazine. Two students made at different times two 100’s each in examinations: Beulah Deeken and Raymond Leonard. Others making 100 in one examination: Nina Faris, Ruth Garner, 66 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Weldon Hiatt, Francis Rearick, Frances Ruda and John Slazas. Nina Faris was on the honor roll above 90 at every report as far as April: Grace Diffenderfer, Opal Gammel, Ruth Greene, Weldon Hiatt, Raymond Leonard, Arleigh O’Sullivan, Reva Radebaugh, Jewell Sechrest and Mildred Wills. In the oratorical contest in the spring Nelson Wickert participated; in the minstrel show, Nina Faris and Anna Funk; in declamation, Raymond Leonard, Wilbur Hannan, Francis Rearick, Nelson Wickert, Delores Barker, Vera O’Connell, Nina Faris and Jewell Sechrest. From the fifteen contestants at this time Francis Rearick won a place in the final try-outs to be given before the assembly. In the Girls’ Glee Club we had, besides Helen Hacker, pianist, Nina Faris and Hazel Gutteridge; in the orchestra, Kenneth Mitchell. The girls of 1920 challenged the 1921 girls to a series of basketball games which were played at the Y. W. C. A., refereed by Miss Brown. The girls of ’21 won two of the three games played. Those representing ’20 were: Delores Barker, Lucy Beyer, Kathleen Crayton, Nina Faris, Opal Gammel, Verneniah Johnston, Marian Lee, Frances McIntyre, Othel Stewart and Esther Walker. The Class of 1920 with strong support from some of its members who entered before them, in February, took second place in the spring class track meet, being represented by Houston Clinch, Melvin Son and John Raimer. Those winning “merit records’’ based upon attendance, scholarship, good conduct, and membership in school organizations, for one or more months were: Inex Acton, Russell Acton, Arthur Brandenberger, Viola Canine, Jeanette Dobbins, Roy Edwards, Nina Faris, Ruth Garner, Weldon Hiatt, Irene Jones, Florence Keerns, Rose Leverich, Frances McIntyre, Audrey Moulton, Vera O’Connell, Elizabeth Olmsted, Reva Radebaugh, Frances Rearick, Othel Stewart, Mildred Wills, Nelson Wickert, Catherine Wodetski. The class was divided into three sections because of its size, two of girls and one of boys. Section B girls from J-Z, won the honors for the first semester. That invaluable aid to success—good attendance—finds able support among the ’20’s, these having up to April 20, perfect records: Delores Bapker, Effie Callais, Viola Canine, Mary Cronkhite, Philip Faith, Nina Faris, Meredith Greenman, Robert Hannum, Zola Hill-eary, Raymond Leonard, Rose Leverich, Frances McIntyre, Jessie Moore, Imogene Myers, Vera O’Connell, Neva Olmsted, Stewart Rouse, John Slazas, Kenneth Smith, Theresa Wiggle. 1921 The winter class of 1921 has already been heard from in their first semester. In February some fourteen of them won medals for a prize essay on “Washington’’ from eighteen thousand entries in a newspaper contest including several states. The following won from those of 1920 the championship in basket ball: Helen Buchele, Mary Dengler, Sidera Hill, Jane Hixon, Marie Lauer, Helen McColman, Nellie Sinkhorn, Fern Wright. 67 19 THE MEDLEY 17 In the boys’ declamation contest, Harold Engomar did well, and Carolyn Beaver, Hazel Rickerd and Frances Sanford represented the class in the girls’ contest. Frances Sanford was one of the four winning a place in the finals before the assembly. Emma Williamson won over many, a part in the year’s school play “Joy,” upholding well the honor of the class. Vera Goodwin plays in our noted orchestra and Jane Hixon represented 1921 in the Girls’ Club minstrels. The class furnished the only person getting 100 in two examinations, for the mid-semester, Robert Hackett, in Algebra I and Commercial Arithmetic I. Harold Engomar, Robert Hackett and Helen McCalman averaged 90 or over in all grades since entering, while the following were able to make a place on the honor roll: Gladys Blair, Ruth DeLay, Madge Foote, John Gillum, Vera Goodwin, Helen Hass, Gladys Hackney, Melvin Hawkins, Harlan Kelley, Robert Learnard, Maria Miller, Harry Oswalt. Florence Phillips, John Pugh, Lena Reed, Hazel Rickerd, Virginia Sheets, Elizabeth Webster, Clarence Wilson, Fern Wright, Frances Young. Perfect in attendance: Randall Balsley, Dana Bracewell, Violet Chester, Ruth Cundiff, Harold Engomor, Madge Foote, John Gillum, Robert Hackett, Cyril Hunt, Josephine Jack-son, Elvin Jump, Marie Lauer, Helen McCalman, Carl Morgan, Mack Raimer, Nellie Sink-horn, Herman Schultz, Virginia Sheets, William Strader, Lucille Tyler, Victor Watts, Clarence Wilson, Fern Wright. The ranks of the Wranglers, Athedarians, Girls’ Club, Athletic Association, and other school organizations have been reinforced by a surprising number from ’20 and ’21. Altogether it seems that if “well begun is half done” the class of 1920 and 1921 is already—creditably—half way thru high school. Watch this space for greater things next year. 68 '9-----THE MED LEV----it itU'mhrrs of JPreshmmt Class Acton, Inez Acton, Russel Adams, Stephen Adams, Wallace Albert, Alberta Alberts, Joe Alkire, Albert Alkire, Margaret Hazel Anderson, Alexander Anderson, George Anderson, Ralph Andrews, Gertrude Ashley, Helen Bailey, Robet Ballah, Leroy Balsley, Mary Balsley, Reva Balsley, Randal Barker, Delores Bartel, Fern Baumgartner, Etta Bayliss, Bertha Beaver, Carolyn Beaver, Jesse Bennet, Charles Berry, Edith Berthold, William Beyer, Lucy Beyer, Elizabeth Blair, Gladys Blankenberg, Elma Bolton, Edna Bowers, Walter Boyle, Helen Brown, Virgil Bracewell, Dana Brady, Edith Bradbury, Ralph Brandenberger, Florence Brandenberger, Arthur Brasker, Ethel Brennan, Mary Briggs, Lula Brinley, Edwin Brown, Lucile Brown, Vernon Bruffy, Luanna Buckner, Mildred Burchit, John Burris, Mae Bushong, Isabel Buchelen, Helen Callais, Effie Campbell, Lela Cannady, Edwin Canine, Viola Cantrell, Helen Carson, Fred Carson, Wallace Chapin, Margaret Chapman, Louise Chester, Violet Cleaver, Vivian Clinch, Houston Clingan, Elise Cofer, Mildred Connor, Helen Connor, John Conover Edna Cossey, Beulah Crayton, Kathleen Cronkite, Mary Crook, Raymond Cundiff, Ruth Cunningham, Russel Darling, Vera Darnall, Gene Davise, Earnest Deeken, Alma Deeken, Beulah Deeken, Carl De Lay, Ruth Debrueque, August Dengler, M.Ellizabeth Dickerson, Gwendolyn Diffenderfer, Grace Dobbins, Jeanette Donnelly, Cecile Dougherty, Mabel Durr, Elmer Dye, George Dye, Vida Edwards, Ray Elder, Elsie Elliot, Lyndell English, Anne Engomar, Harold Everhart, Ralph Faigle, Leone Fairchild, Myrtle Faith, Phillip Faris, Nina Fendley, John Finley, Gard Flattery, Margarat Foote, Madge Forgey, Frances Flynn, Tom France, Doris Frawley, John Freeland, Thurl Freeland, Nellie Freeman, Merlyn Freeman, Gene Frizzel, Ruih Frobose, Flossie Funk, Anna Goble, Marie Gaddee, Granville Gammel, Mary Gammel, Opal Gardiner, Gladys Gardner, Jeanie Garner, Ruth Gibson, Ruth Gillum, John Glindmeier, Meryl Goings, Millard Goldberg, Lester Goodwin, Vera Goulding, Lowell Gray, Harry Greene, Ruth Graenman, Meredith Greiser, Ruth Gutterridge, Hazel Haas, Helen Hocher, Helen Hachett, Robert Hackney, Gladys Hall, Elizabeth Hammond, Gale Hammond, Wave Hannan, Wilber Hannum, Howard Hannum, Robert Hanson. Thomas Harris, Cliff Harris, Clyde Hawkins, Melvin Haworth, Dorothy Haworth, Gertrude Hay, Sarah Hoyden, Conelia Hepburn, Martin Heslip, Hannah Hiatt, Weldon Hickman. Thelma Hill, Sidera Hilliary, Zole Hilton, Harland Hinton, Grace Hixon, Jane Hodge, Fern Hoffman, Roland Hunsaker, Beulah Hunt, Cyril Hudson, Elizabeth Ingram, Harold Jackson, Edwin Jackson, Ethel Jackson, Josephine James, Margaret James, Washburn Jamison. Dan Jenkins, Genevieve Jenkins, Harriett Jewell, William Johnson, Phillip 69 THE MEDLEY------n Johnston, Verneniah Jones, Irene Jump, Alvin Jump, St.Clair Kaufman, Walter Keenan, Alphus Keerns, Floyd Kelley, Harlan Kelley, William Kern, Florence Kesler, Mildred King:, Helen King, Joe Kinnamon, Ralph Kirkpatrick, Floyd Kittle, Ruby Krumreig, Edward Lamberk, Charles Lauer, Marie Lawerence, Louise Learnard, Harold Learnard, Robert Le Claire, Nellie LeConte, Alfred Lee, Marian Le Neve, Marguerite Lenover, Gertrude Leonard, Raymond Leverich, Lillian Leverich, Rose Longer, Harry Longer, Russell McCalman, Helen McCord, Bert McCoy, Vora McCoy, Loren a McCrone, John McElhaney, St. Clair McCune, Ruth McGuire, Mabel McGuire, Howard McIntyre, Frances McMillin, Geneva Martin, Burtella Martin, Della Mason, Bessie Mater, Harold Meeker, Elizabeth Meyer, Imogene Miller, Carl Miller, Marie Miller, Stanley Miller, Valentine Mitchel, Kenneth Mitchel, Zula Moore, Edith Moore, Edward Moore, Harry Moore, Helen Moore, Jessie Moran, William Morgan, Carl Morris, Garnet Morris, Lucile Morrissey, John Moulton, Audrey Mowery, Ruth Natho, Frances Neal, Lloyd Newkirk, Marion O'Connell, Thelma O'Connell, Vera Olmsted, Elizabeth Olmsted, Neva Osborn, Sarah Oswalt, Harry Ost, Howard O'Sullivan, Arleigh Parker, Wilda Payne, Cornelia Perkins, Raymond Peterson, Myrtle Phillips, Florence Phillips, Mabelle Pugh, John Pundt, Gertrude Quinn, Edwin Radebaugh, Beulah Radebaugh, Reva Radford, Harold Raimer, Edward Raimer, John Raimer, Mack Ramsey, Donald Rearick, Francis Reed, Chas. L. Reed, Garnet Reed, Lena Reed, Mary Renard, Helen Render, Nathaniel Rickerd, Hazel Rideout, Russell Risser, Louise Robbins, Hudson Roberts, Charles Rotroff, Josephine Rotroff, Paul Rouse, Stewart Royse, Ercel Ruda, Frances Ryan, Alice Ryan, Edwin Ryan, Lucile Ryan, Margaret Sanford, Frances Saultz, Cecil Schingel, Sylvia Schoolcraft, Donald Schultz, Arthur Schultz, Herman Sechrest, Jewel Selby, Esther Selby, Hurshel Sheahan, Alice Sheets, Virginia Shelato, Orville Shepard, John Shields, Harlan Shohct, Max Shohet, Sam Sibrel, Elizabeth Singleton, Sylvia Sinkhorn, Nellie Six, Grace Slazas, John Smith, Doris W. Smith, Floyd Smith, Kenneth Smith, Paul Son, Melvin Songer, Eugene Speirs, Stanley Stellner, Walt Steward, Lillian Stewart, Othel Strader, William Stratman, Creta Stratman, Dan Straughn, Pauline Sutton, Robert Swisher, Philip Sydenstricker, Francis Talbott, Gladys Tabott, Roy Tengen, Mary Throckmorton, Helen Tyler, Lucille Utterback, Laurxice Vance, Elmer Walker, Esther Walker, John Walker, Lewis Watt, Juanita Watts, Victor H. Webster, Elizabeth Werner, Daisy White, Edward Whitman, Ells Wickert, J. Nelson Wiggle, Theresa Wilber, Duncan Williams, Bertram Williams, Helen Williamson, Emma Williamson, Holland Wills, Mildred Wilson, Clarence Wilson, Marguerite Winge, Ralph Witherspoon, Victoria Wodetzki, Catherine Womack, Amos Wright, Ercel Wright, Fern Young, Frances 70 19 THE MEDLEY 17 R. Burke, President C. Moore, Vice President J. Chaffee, Secretary M. Phillip, Chairman Social Committee E. Olson, Historian nphmnnrr Class History But a brief year had passed and what a transformation had been worked. September, 1915, dawned upon a new class of freshmen—green, gawky, awkward. September, 1916, the Class of Double Nineteen quite nature, quite able and quite willing to extend its efforts towards encouraging all school activities. There was no time wasted before it was up and going, and once started nothing could stop it. Officers were elected who greatly helped its progress and success. The Class of Double Nineteen was the first sophomore class in D. H. S. to have a system of dues. It was thru this innovation that its social activities were made possible. The Class of Double Nineteen was well represented in all school activities. It took three out of the six places on the debating team, and one of the orators was a sophomore, as were three members of the football team and two of the basketball team. Thus the class did its share, and even more, in the work of the school. And so it will go on. It will win for itself new honors and laurels; it will further all the interests of the school, and it will prove that it was one of the best classes—if not the best—that ever entered D. H. S. Elmer E. Olson. 71 9----THE MEDLEY------n JHrmbrra of the upljontorr (Class Adams, M. Rose Alkire, Opal Albert. Mildred Anker, Esther After, Virginia Bailey, Thelma Baum, Eugene Berhalter, Lillian Beyer, Donald Birtell, William Blankenburg, Herman Borsch, Marguerite Bredehoft, Lucille Bullington, Gladys Burcham, Ruth Burris, Guy Carson, Gertrude Carson, Tom Chambers, Beulah Chapin, Harry Chesley, Elizabeth Coit, Gladys Collignon, William Cowan, Rufus Craig, Rolland Crawford, Dale Crawford, Lorine Crawford, Mary Cruzan, Roberta Darnall, Jack Davis, Russell Davis, Ruth Davison, Charles Demmerly, Helen Dennis, Ned Dickerson, Herschel Diffenderfer, Vera Duffin, Russell Dye, Walter Eaton, Ralph, Ellett, Reva Jane Fairchild, Leo Flaherty, John Forker, Ruth Fox, Honore Frank, Milton Frazer, Mabel Freeze, Mildred Freimeyer, Emil Gaddee, Cloyd George, Bernice Gillison, Robert Goff, Helen Goldsmith. Donald Gordwin, Edith Graves, Mabel Grimes, Raymond Hall, Francis Hamilton, Ernest Hartson, Alice Haskell, Esther Hecht, Clara Henderson, Clarence Hill, George Alfred Hinton, Ethel Hixon, Hayden Hodges, Nina Hopmaun, Helen Holden, Harvey Hosch, Ruth E. Huckstadt, Elda Jackson, Sarah James, Franklin Johnson, Clinton Johnson, George Knight, Fern Knowles, Lloyd Lane, Walter Lesch, Louise Leverenz, Gertrude Lewis, Howard Lewis, Marjorie Linck, Joe Lindle, Annie Mai Little, Roy Lucier, Harry J. Luke, Robert Lynch, Lena McCabe, Rose McCartney, Margueri McConnell, Genena McLean, Tom McMillan, Frank Magruder, Fern Marsters, Carroll Martin, Ruth Mason, Mary Matthews, Elizabeth Milemore, Mary Mitchell, Mamie Moore, Chas. B. Moore, Godloe Morgan, Bessie Morr son, Hazel Neff, William Nelson, Alva North, Helen Nowling, Nellie Olson, Elmer Osborn, Dorothy Palmer, Hazel Payne, Joe Peters, Raymond Phillips, Clarke Phillips, Ethel Phillips, Naydean Pickard, Madeline Pickett, Frances Poniar, Gladys Popejoy, Gladys Potter, Claudia Potter, Bert Pratter, Alberta Purdue, Constance Reeves, Edna Rickerd, Clarence Rumbaugh, Esther Russell, Bessie Sadler, Nettie Sando, George Scharlau, Josephine Schultz, Lester Schultz, Norma Scott, Helen Seward, Mary Sheiato, Violet Shepard, Ernest Skinner, Grace Smith, Esther Smith, Grace Smith, Rosmary Smith, Wayne Snyder, Leotha Stickler, Ernestine Strader, George Stuebe, Leonard Swartz, Carl Swisher, Madeline Tarpening, Bessie Taylor, Emily Telling, Gordon Townsend, Dorothy Trent, Elsie Wade, Doris Walker, Loran Walker, Robert Walker, Reynolds Watson, Lee Webb, Glendora Webb, Lamont White, Roy Yeazel, Mary Yost, Ursula Ziseing, Josephine 72 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Madeline Lawrence, President John Funk, Vice President Omar Lee, Treasurer Helen Partlow, Secretary Edna Sackett, Chairman Social Committee junior Claes History Three years ago the Class of 1918 first entered these venerable, not to say rickety walls. We soon outgrew our awe and timidity however and emerged as worldly-wise sophomores. Under the leadership of “Doc” Coolley and Clinton Johnson a very successful year was passed in all activities. We showed good judgment as Juniors by electing Madeline Lawrence for president; Edna Sackett, Chairman of the Social Committee; Mr. Hart as our advisor. Our first social event was a Hallowe’en party at the home of Helen Lauer. Not even the mysterious disappearance of the pies could mar our happiness. After some uneventful months we gave a White Elephant Party in the Washington assembly. Everyone brought some undesired gift to exchange for some one else’s “white elephant.” The feature of the evening was a grand march led by Mrs. Meeks and Mr. Hart. Next year we hope that our class will continue as well as it always has, acknowledged the peer of all. 73 9----THE MEDLEY------� iHrntlu'rs of tljo Junior Class Adams, Cecil Akers. Vivian Alfieri, Gina Anderson, Rudolph Banner, VVilla Barger, Alberta Bartel, Helen Bingham. Marian Boyer. Mildred Burk. Raleigh Callais, Elmer Callais, Maud Canine, Celia Carter, Helen Chaffee, John Chambers, Ruth Church, Dorothy Coolley, Marion Crewdson, William Crouse, Susie Dales, Minnie Dallas, James Dougherty, Mildred Dove, Lois Downs, Charles Durig, Eugene Ellett, Ada Ellett, Durwood Estes, Thomas Foster, Howard Funk, John Gibson, Lucile Glindmier, Mildred Godd, Cecil Finley, Keith Goodell, Ola Grimes, Myrtle Gutteridge, Vera Harrington, Faith Hathaway, Ferris Haworth, Genevieve Hickman, Allen Hole, Mary Holstine, Sarah Huber, Beatrice Jobson, Ellen Kelly, Patrick Kesler, Clifford Lamm, Elsa Lange, Mamie Lauer, Helen Lawrence, Madeline Learnard, Helen Lee, Omar Legg, Esther Le Master, Willa Leverenz. Clarence Leverenz, Harold Lesch, Edward Leverich, Gladys Littler. Opal Long, Hazel Louis, Rosalie Masterson, Robert Milemore, Paul Moore, Evelyn Moore, Margaret Muncie. Dwight Myors, Blanche Nice, Lucy Olmsted. Beulah Ost, Clarence O’Sullivan, Margaret Parker, Harry Parks, Hazel Partlow, Helen Payne, Mary Quinn, Thelma Radebaugh, Gladys Roberts, Paul Radliff, Josephine Romig, Lois Sackett, Edna Sandberg, Hildur Saxon. Karl Schenk, Mary Sconce, Phil Shutts, Frances Smith, Florence Sparks, Russell Speakman, John Starr, Byron Stone, Harry Swaim, Elizabeth Sweeney, Gertrude Tengen, Catherine Thompson, Frank Voight, Walter Wall, Helen Wall, Wilma Walter, Dorothy Walter, Helen Werner, Catherine White, Ralph Young, Nellie 74 Your flag and my flag, And how it flies today In your land and my land And half a world away! Rose-red and blood-red The stripes forever gleam; Snow-white and soul-white— The good forefathers’ dream; Shy-blue and true blue, with stars to gleam aright— The gloried guidon of the day; a shelter through the night. 'Y'our flag and my flag! To every star and stripe The drums beat as hearts beat And fifers shrilly pipe! Your flag and my flag— A blessing in the shy; Your hope and my hope— It never hid a lie! Home land and far land and half the world around. Old Glory hears our glad salute and ripples to the sound! Your flag and my flag! And, oh, how much it holds— Your land and my land— Secure within its folds! Your heart and my heart Beat quicher at the sight; Sun-hissed and wind-tossed— Red and blue and white. The one flag—the great flag—the flag for me and you— Glorified all else beside—the red and white and blue! By WILBUR D. NESBIT 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Lanta Hastings Senior Class President Cl ass History Probably no one expected any great developments from the green and timid bunch of freshmen that imposed themselves on D. H. S. in the fall of 1913, almost four years ago. We’ll admit the we were rather “unnecessary” as freshmen, and consequently spent the time in investigating the mysteries of the strange surroundings, but since then our progress has been unparrelled in high school history. We ventured forth, when sophomores, and elected “Bud” Hastings president and Miss Miller advisor of the class, and both of them were splendid officers. We made our first mark 76 19 - THE MEDLEY 17 in athletics when Russell Sparks was placed in the county meet. In oratory Birdie Carter won the declamation contest with Catlin, and also placed in the county contest. A bobsled and Easter party will also help to make this year remembered, which, although a decided success in every way, was far outclassed by our junior year. With Lester Medaris, president, Margaret Werner, chairman of the social committee, and Miss Miller, class advisor, we were undoubtedly the best class in the school. Among other social events, we had parties on Hallowe’en, New Year’s and St. Patrick’s day, and the never-to-be-forgotten junior-senior banquet at the Plaza Hotel. “Rus” Sparks and others still kept up our reputation in athletics, and we finished the year by winning the baseball championship. William “B” Mowery, Birdie Carter, and Leo Burk took the honors in oratory and declamation. When 1917 appeared we were slightly handicapped by having lost several classmates who had left school, but, nevertheless, we had a very prosperous year. Lanta Hastings was v elected president, and with Miss Miller’s and Miss Werner’s help, we had several most enjoyable parties. The first was a “weenie” roast at the Y of the Woods, at which time we stuffed ourselves with weenies and buns, “a la carte” while listening to the question of Wilson vs. Hughes discussed. But the biggest affair was the annual junior-senior banquet, held at the Elk’s Club, on May 18, an occasion which will always be remembered by those present. It is with deep regret that we are turning our faces from this old, yet well loved building, but we must move on and make room for the class of ’21. And anyone will tell you that we have surely lived up to our motto, “Nulli Secundus,” and have really proven ourselves “second to none.” C. C. G. 77 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Max F. Goldburg General Course; Assistant Business Manager of Maroon and White 3; Business Manager of Maroon and White 4; Vice-President of Senior Class 4; President of Finance Board 4; Invitation Committee 4; Boys’ Athletic Association; Atheda-rian 4; Reporter for Athletic Department 4. An ambitious young fellow is Max, In his studies cannot be lax. Mr. Hart always mourns That the theories he scorns, For he always sticks strictly to facts. Cleo Thomas General Course. Anna Wiseman Adarian 1; Girls’ Chorus; Athedarian 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball 3. This next is our little Miss Anna Who slipped on a peel of banana. She arose after while, And in invalid style Arrayed her head in a bandanna. Karl Natho Medley Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4; Board of Finance Secretary 4; Social Committee 3, 4; Boys’ A. A. 1, 2,3 , 4; Football 2, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4. This is a young man named “Doc,” Who came home at the crow of the cock. He said: “Twixt you and me, Oh, say, can you see How to put this key in the lock?” Now Miss Thomas is one of our best. But Mr. Schwartz thinks she’s a pest. She is quite fond of him; So she studies with vim; American History’s no jest. 78 if-----THE MED LEV-----� i, ?r u. rm . j C 7 -iv Harmon Tennery General Course; Boys’A. A.; Football 1, 2; Junior Baseball Team 3, Track 2, 3. Oh, this is a senior named Harmon, Who went to a movie called “Carmen.” He paid a whole dime, And thot it a crime That the heroine failed to be charmin’! Mae McCoy General Course; Girl’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Basketball 2. This senior is a tall girl called Mae, Whose work never was in her way. When themes came around, Or James’ Readings resound, She never, for long, let them lay. Margaret Werner Commercial Course; Girl’s Club 3, 4; Girl’s Glee Club 4; Chairman Social Committee 3, 4; Program Committee Atheda-rian 4; Literary Editor Medley 4. The one coming next is Miss Werner, She must be a midnight-oil burner. She is more than smart, So thinks Mr. Hart, But from social affairs naught can turn her. Charles Bunting Commercial Course; Assistant Business Manager Medley Staff. This neatly-arrayed one called Bunting, ’Bout the weather is always a grunting. To his work with much joy Goes this elevator boy, A job he is never a hunting. 79 THE MED LEV------a William B. Mooney General Course; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Boys’ A. A. 4; Science Club 4; Wranglers 2, 3, 4; Danville-Lafayette Debate 3; Danville-Paris Debate 4; County Extempore 3; State District Extempore 3, 4; Oratory 4; Place Essay 4. A dignified fellow named Mowery, In his essays was always quite flowery, But when out with the boys, To judge from the noise You would think that he came from the Bowery. Esther Rideout General Course; Girl’s Student Club 2, 3, 4; Pin Committee 3; Chairman Invitation Committee 4. There is a young lady, Miss Esther, Who Bill Funk does always pester. She told her old Dad, Who tho’t it too bad That Bill should try to molest her. Verona Schultz General Course; News Editor Maroon and White 4; Athedarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary Athedarian 2; Vice-President 3; Mid-summerNight’sDream; The Piper. Verona, who certainly is pretty, Is hard to make rhymes for—a pity, But she tried and succeeded, And since it was needed We printed this neat little ditty. Paul Jones Editor-in-Chief Maroon and White 4; Hu merous Editor Medley 3: Secreatry-Treasurer Athletic Association 2; Annual Spring Play 3; Finance Board 3; Vice-President Board of Control 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2; Athedarian Society 2,3, 4; A regular fellow is Dutch, The Maroon and White staff’s in his clutch, He is so plump and pleasing, His fame is increasing; Oh, yes, he’s liked pretty much. 80 THE MED LEV------« Esther Snider Commercial Course; Athedarian 3,4; Girls’ A. A. 1, 2, 3; Social Committee 2, 3; Girls’ Student Club 2, 3, 4. This jolly girl is Miss Snider, Her favorite beverage is cider (Soft cider, of course). She can talk ’till she’s hoarse; She’ll never need people to guide her. Anna Wall Commercial Course; Athedarian 3; Chairman Junior Pin Committee 3; Medley Staff 4; D. A. R. Essay 4; Girls’ Student Club 3, 4. This young lady you see is Miss Wall, She is so very, very tall. Her hair is quite black, Her tongue goes clickety-clack When you see her in the hall. Lucille Carr General Course; Athedarian 3, 4; Semi-Chorus 2. This is our friend, Lucille Carr, Who ascends in the air pretty far She is jolly and slender, It’s hard to offend her; She’s always a’laughing, “har! har!” Dewey Runyon General Course; Girls’ Student Club 3, 4. This little brunette is Miss Runyon, Her favorite fruit is an onion. When you step on her toe She cries out, “Oh! Oh!” Which reminds us that she has a bunion. 81 THE MEDLEY------u Arthur Sudduth General Course; Science Club President 3; Boys’ A. A. ' Our grocery clerk we call Art, And from him we all hate to part. On his face there’s a grin. He looks pretty thin, But within him there burns a warm heart. Esther Cowan Social Committee 2, 3 4; Chairman of Meetings Committee Girls’ Student Club 4; Medley Staff 4; Minstrel Show 3, 4. This is our Miss Esther Cowan, Who in Chemistry lab’s always prowlin’! ’Till finally one eve Mr. Hart made he leave, And then she went off home a growlin’. Fern Spangler General Course; Semi-Chorus 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Club 4; Minstrel Show 4; Athedarian 3, 4: Maroon and White 3,4; Historian 2; Treasurer 3. I know a young girl named Fern, Who said she had money to burn. One man said, “I’ll bite,” But was soon in a plight, For he had the money to earn. Harry Parker General Course; Boys’ Athletic Association. This is the famed “Harry who,” He always has something to do. He rang the alarm Then went back to the farm, And didn’t leave even a clue. 82 � -----THE MEDLEV Carroll Crawford General Course; Boys’ A. A; Wranglers 3, 4; Secretary Wranglers 3; Treasurer Wranglers 4; Class Secretary 4. Swimming-hole-Crawford, called Carroll, Once returned home in a barrel. He was off on the beach While chasing a peach, And some stole his apparel. Davida Brady General Course; Athedarian 3, 4. A senior, whose last name is Brady, Was looking quite pale and fadey. So she purchased some powder, And then we all vowed her Complexion’s like that of a lady. Josephine Collignon General Course; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic 2, 3; Athedarians 3; Athene-ums 1; Girls’ Glee Club 4; Maroon and White Staff 4. This is a small senior call Joe,” Who is quite an artist, you know. On the Maroon and White Staff She sorts out the chaff. But soon, as a teacher, she’ll go. Louis Stuebe Wranglers 2, 3, 4; President 3. Chairman Program Committee 4; Debating Team 2, 3; Track 2,3,4; Vermilion RifleClub 4. The senior’s track hero is Louie, In the drug store he serves out chop suey. He’s jack-of-all-trades, His fame never fades. He certainly doesn’t look Jew-ey. 83 THE MEDLEY---- Perry Cookingham General Course; Adarian 1; Athedarian 2,3; Class President 2; President Boys’ A. A. 3; Varsity Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; General Carnival Committee 2, 3; Track 2; Wrangler 1; Boys’ Glee Club 3. This is our great hero, Perry, He has a boy friend called Ferry. They joined Battery A, Then both ran away; Are they afraid of war? Well, very. Gladys Brewer General Course; Athedarian: Girls’ Club; Girls’ Glee Club; Semi-Chorus; Minstrel Show; Spring Play; Flag Committee. A beautiful maiden named Brewer, Had a suitor who wanted to woo her. She asked 'bout his money, He went off looking funny, Now Gladys’ suitors are fewer. Maurine Fendley General Course; Social Committee 2; Girls’ Student Club. This quiet one’s name is Maurine, With the fellows she’s oftentimes seen; She’s pretty and neat, We all think she’s sweet, Yes, this girl is a regular queen. Warren Alberts General Course: Boys’ A. A.; Glee Club; Class Vice-President 2; Class Treasurer 3; Athletic Editor Medley; Class Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Captain 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4. The eldest of all is named Warren, Forty-one years ago he was born. Six years he’s been schooled, And the teachers he’s fooled, So that now his departure they mourn. 84 ■9----THE MEDLEV----11 Lanta Hastings Football 2, 3, 4; Class Baseball 1, 2, 3; Captain 2; Track 1; Athedarians 2, 4; Maroon and White Staff 3, 4; Class President 2, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. This is the President, Bud; In football he’s often spilled his blood. He’s quite a Tarter, But, as a martyr, He’s scared by the price of a spud! Mildred Cloyd Athedarian; Invitation Commitee of Seniors; Minstrel Show; Girls’ Student Club; Social Committee Seniors. This young lady called “Mid,” Who never would wear a lid. She is charming, it’s true, When she looks at you, Believe me, she is sure some kid. Esther Cottingham General Course; Girls’ Student Club; Athedarians 2, 3, 4; Wranglers 3, 4; Girls’ A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Minstrel Show 2, 3, Literary Editor Maroon and White 4; Medley Staff. Among the fair seniors in Cotton, One who will never be forgotten, For the Maroon and White She surely did fight. And kept it from being all rotton. Chester Guy General Course; Athedarians 1, 2, 3, 4; Wranglers 1, 2; Boys’ A. A. 3, 4; Social Committee 3, 4; Track 3; Baseball 3, 4; Historian 4; Business Manager Medley 4. There was a young man named Guy, Who spread fame in Danvile High, Many credits he wanted, His knowledge he flaunted; In the world he’ll no doubt fly high. 85 THE MEDLEY----- Irredell Lucier Girls’ Student Club 2, 3, 4; Athedarian Society 1, 2, 3. This charming young miss, Irredell Around D. H. S. is a belle. Her last name is Lucier, We call her a dear; What she will become we can’t tell. Merle Taylor General Course. This red-haired young miss, Merle Taylor, Is sure that the teachers won’t fail her, But when she sees her grades She may turn several shades Whiter, growing paler and paler. Ercel Shields Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Girls’ Glee Club 4; Girls’ Basketball 2. We will now introduce Ercel Shields, Whose hair’s like the flower of the fields, But this you will own, Her hair is like stone, To the wooing of men she ne’er yields. Leo Burk Wranglers 2, 3, 4; Sargeant-at-Arms 3; President 3; Danville-Lafayette Debate Team 3; Danville-Paris Debate Team 4; Oratory 3; Extempore Speaking 3; Athletic Association 4; Assistant Editor-in-Chief Maroon and White 4; Humorous Editor of Medley 4; Honor Roll; Freshmen Welcome Speech 4. Our Leo’s a handsome young fellow. With a temper de-eidedly mellow, His duty for work He’s ne’er known to shirk, In his nature is no streak of yellow. 86 '9----THE MEDLEY-----u Birdie Carter General Course; Wrangler’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman Social Committee 2; Chairman Program Committee 3; Secretary 4; Danville-Lafayette Debate 2, 3; Atheda-rians 1, 2. 3, 4; Mid-summer Night’s Dream 1; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Student Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4; Girls’ Bible Class 1. And now behold Miss Birdie Carter, Will is her electric starter. The apple of his eye She will be bye and bye. And then Bill will be a martyr. Ferris Watson General Course; Basketball 3; Football 4; Vice-President 3; Spring Play 4. This is a young fellow named Ferry Who spends his time at the library. With one girl divine He spends most of his time, But we all know they never will marry.- Helen Cannady Athedarian; Girls’Student Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Exchange Editor Maroon and White 4; Girls’ Club Minstrel Show 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 2, 3. Next comes Helen, well known to all. When she tickles the ivories we fall. The cheer songs she plays On all program days. While loudly for water she calls. Louis O’Brien Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Athedarian 4; Maroon and White 4; Medley 4. A fellow called Louie O’Brien, ’Bout his hard luck is always a’sighin’. All day long he launders, Then back home wanders, And wishes that he was a’dying. 87 THE MEDLEY------n Gustave Schneider Commercial Course. The tallest of seniors is Gus; He surely can kick up a muss. He hee-haws like a mule. Right out in our school, And makes nearly everyone-! Gladys Pugh Commercial Course; Girls’ Bible Class 1; Girls’ Student Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Treasurer Girls’ Student Club 4. This is Miss Gladys Pugh, Of girls like her there are few. She, a beautiful girl; We think she’s a pearl, Her graduation we rue. Bertha Jenkins Girls’ Bible Class 1; Girls’ Club 1; Athe-darians 1. Bertha Jenkins is another fine girl; In social affairs does she whirl. They say Smith’s quite wild Over this pretty child. And at her sweet saying does hurl. Lewis Dyer Treasurer Wranglers 2; Secretary Wranglers 3; Assistant Treasurer D. H. S. 3; Treasurer D. H. S. 4; Wrangler 2, 3; B. A. A. 3, 4; Baseball 3. A senior, whose name’s Louie Dyer, Was filled with ambitious desire. One day he was running, When someone, in funning, Tripped him up, and he fell in the mire. '9----THE MEDLEY---- 7 Ada Gerrard Girls’ Student Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athedarian 1, 2, 3; Class Historian 3. We’ll now introduce the fair Ada, Who dislikes the way the Lord made ha! She spends all her cash For a lot of such trash As powder, and paint, and pomada. Florence Werren General Course. For a bit of your time we beg To introduce pretty Miss Peg. This pretty young Miss, While walking in bliss, Was once nearly held up by a yegg. Margaret Rindt General Course; Girls’ Student Club 4. This lovely Miss Margaret Rindt Once longed for an afternoon mint. A girl soon came back With some mints in a sack; Margaret got some with only a hint. Mary Hole Meridian College 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Student Club 4; Minstrel Show 4. This senior, Miss Mary Hole, Is as jolly as old King Cole. She never frowns, Her sorrow she drowns In thot’s exceedingly droll. 89 THE MEDLEY------n Harry Skadden Editor-in-Chief Medley 4; Business Manager of Maroon and White 3; President Board of Finance 3; Basketball 3. This is the editor, Skadden, Whom hard work has never saddened. He never makes blunders, He’s worked many wonders. From the Medley you’d think him Aladdin. Mildred Thomson General Course. Miss Mildred’s a shy little thing, And her praises they oftentimes sing. When the right man appears, Don’t have any fears. She’ll accept when he offers a ring. Norma Cramer General Course; Girls’ Chorus, 2, 3; Athe-darian 2, 3, 4; The Piper; Girls’ Club. This, my friends, is Miss Norma Cramer. She can’t help it, so don’t blame her. She'd not be a Miss, Excepting for this— There is no one around to claim her. Sidney Throckmorton Commercial Course. Another in this gang is Sid; I don’t anything that he did. He’s surely all right, His motto's, “Don’t fight!” He's a perfectly sensible kid. 90 ■9----THE MEDLEY---;--i Lucy Sibrel Girls’ Student Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2. A dignified senior named Lucy Ate an orange decidedly juicy. She spoiled her best frock, And then—what a shock, She cried, did this poor little goosie. Gene Campbell General Course; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4: Sophomore Cheer Leader Athedarian 3; Advertising Manager of Athletic Association 4. We know a young fellow. Gene, Who’s as handsome as ever we’ve seen. He can match a dime ’Most any time. In a church he’ll ne’er be a dean. Maude Simcox Salem High School 1, 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Athedarian. Miss Simcox, our classiest dresser. Came up with a tax assessor. She did try to flee, But it ended. Oh, Gee! In making her resources lesser. Frances Dye General Course; Girls’ Student Club; Athedarian; Assistant News Editor of Maroon and White. This is a young lady named Frances, Who looks like a nymph when she dances. But she once took a fall, Now she clings to them all. For she now can’t afford to take chances. 91 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Frances McCord Girls’ Student Club 2, 8, 4; Girls’ Glee Club and Semi-Chorus 4; Invitation Committee 4; Art Editor Medley 4; Girls’ Mid-strel Show 4. This beauty, called Frances McCord, One time took a ride in a Ford. The villain pursued her, But the hero rescued her, And defended the girl with his sword. Edward Fouteck General Course; Boys’ Athletic Association 2; Baseball 2; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Attendance. You don’t often hear about Ed, But when you do, good things are said. He is very polite, And he studies all night, For with knowledge his brains are fed. 92 i9---—THE MEDLEY------ 93 THE MED LEV—--n ’IB (! I a 1 Irti [bar ir SEPTEMBER 5. School began. Football meeting after school. Quite a few new students. 6. Talk about hot. Hotter still at football practice. 7. Thursday! One of those regular old time programs. “Cooky” lead the cheers. “Baldy” and “Bud” spoke. 8. Announcement of the class caucuses and elections. 11. Wranglers meet after school. Discuss a debate. Election of chairman of Wrangler social committee. 12. Maroon and White meeting. Notice! Art editor wanted. 13. First football scrimmage. 14. Enrollment cards filled out. New custom is established, we must sing the cheer song after each assembly program. 15. Athletic association caucus. 18. “Bill” Mowery and Mr. Converse are appointed to take care of the High School Orchestra. 19. Thursday is collection day. We want to show the new students a good time. Thru the stomach route. First orchestra practice. 20. Meeting of the Girls’ Club. Athletic association elects officers. 21. Maroon and White subscription. Mr. Randle spoke. 22. Senior election. Football posters out for the first game. 25. Football tickets on sale. Wranglers’ debate. Junior caucus. 26. Sophomore caucus. Not much doing today. 27. Senior election. 28. Junior election. Mr. Harrison of the Commercial News told us some very interesting news about South America. 29. Sophomore election. Last day of the school month. Final football practice before the Paris game. Lower office reports a good sale of tickets. 94 19 THE MEDLEV 17 OCTOBER 2. We took the “Bacon” from Paris 13-6. Wranglers held a “weiner” roast. 3. Nothing doing today. Football practice. 4. Mr. Baer schedules a game with Champaign at Champaign. 5. Riley program. Last day to pay your Maroon and White subscriptions. 6. Mr. Wakeley tells us about our chances to win Saturday’s game. 9. We played at Champaign Saturday? ? ? Mr. Epsenschied makes a talk on the prevention of fires. 10. Football tickets are out for the Kankakee game. We hope to sell 1000. 11. John Shepherd and Harland Hilton led us in some cheers. 12. Thursday’s program postponed. Funeral of Rufus Strebel. 13. Wranglers’ debate. “Shall the U. S. try to prevent Japanese encroachments on China.” Won by the affirmative. Sophomore party postponed indefinitely. Come around “sophs” we’ll loan you 15c' 16. We lost to Kankakee Saturday. “Beany” Baum has a nickname for Mr. Wakeley. He calls him “Wake”. Pretty good, nicht? 17. Mr. Baer spoke to the football boys on “Morals and Training”. 18. Mr. Baer reads the High School “Book of Rules”. Freshmen much impressed. Seniors used to it. 19. School dismissed early in order that we may hear a lecture on “Fire” to be held at the Armory. Football boys give a “weiner” roast at Byers’. 20. School is entertained by a story teller. First snow a regular blizzard. 23. Athedarian play after school. Ferris Watson is in the hospital with a broken jaw as a result of Saturday’s game at Hoopeston. 24. Prof. Boone of Knoxubee negro college of Mississippi made an interesting speech. 25. Girls’ club have a very interesting meeting. We seem to have a “white hope” and a “black hope” in school. 26. Junior party held at Lucile Gibson’s. 27. No school. Teachers go to Champaign. 30. Paris took us 7-6. Who is the craziest guy in school after John Raimer? 31. Hallowe’en. Everyone seems to enjoy himself. 95 19 THE MEDLEY IT NOVEMBER 1. We received word that Ridgefarm had cancelled their game with us. 2. “Pep” meeting in the assembly. A straw vote for President was postponed. 3. First meeting of the Medley staff. We are determined to put out “some” book. Athedarian musical program. 6. ‘‘We hung it on Westville 38-6.” Everyone is full of “pep”. Tryouts for the annual debate. 7. Election day! I’ll bet 5 on Wilson. 8. Still some election spirit. It seems to be getting worse. Everyone interested. 9. ‘‘Jonah Day” exams. 10. Ditto. Sophomore party. 13. Maroon and White out. Some classy paper. 14. Medley and Maroon and White meeting. Winter is here good and proper. 15. Girls’ student club entertained at the Y. W. 16. Thursday. Esther Cottingham explained about the coming party. Rev. Antrim spoke on “Ideals”. Tryouts for the girls’ chorus. 17. Athedarian play, “Heirs at Law”. Girls’ Club Puritan party held in the Washington auditorium. 20. Report cards given out. Change of grading system. Tickets out for the Thanks- giving game. 21. The V. R. C. has a qualification shoot at the armory. 22. From the look of the Assembly seats the “Palace” must have a full house. 23. Stough party entertains. High school night at the tabernacle. It was well attended. About “two-thirds” of the school joins church. 24. No school. Teachers’ meeting. 27. Blue Monday. This day in history, Nov. 27, 1915, Charles Downs got a haircut. 28. A good “pep” meeting is held. Principal speakers were Cookingham and Natho. 29. There will sure be a good crowd at the game to-morrow. “Hiney” Durig is going “double”. 30. “Thanksgiving.” D. H. S. vs. Watseka. 96 19 THE MEDLEY n DECEMBER 4. Athedarians gave a play in the assembly after school. Wanted—A good Sir Walter Raleigh Marblehead to help the ladies thru the mud on their way to the Washington building. 5. Teachers’ meeting after school. 6. Mr. Lewis reported on Finances. “Doc” Cooley gave a little talk about our attitude toward athletics. 7. Mr. Randle spoke, “How to make D. H. S. a better school”. 8. Elmer Callais is elected basketball captain. Princess Mewanna spoke in the Washington auditorium. 11. Medley meeting. Who is that little girl who wears a brown dress and who impresses John Funk so much? She sits in the “R’s”. 12. Juniors meet to select class pins. 13. Coach Wakeley picked his basketball squad. 14. Athedarian play, “Proposal under difficulties”. Christmas number of the Maroon and White out. 15. Election of next year’s football captain. 18. Quite a few of the bunch are enjoying skating. Jim Dallas is trying to cut John Funk out. 19. Maroon and White meeting. It looks as if we were going to have a white Christmas. 20. Mr. Baer has a little talk to the students alone. 21. Pretty quiet today. 22. Football D’s given out. Home coming for D. H. S. alumnae. Merry Xmas to everyone. JANUARY 1917 2. Too much New Year’s eve. Everybody sleepy. 3. School begins to settle down. Look out Alva watch your step. 4. Tickets are out for the basketball game. School is full of “pep.” 5. Orchestra gave a program. Rev. Adams spoke. Basketball game in the evening. 8. We lost $6 on Friday’s game. D. H. S. will have to have more “pep.” Wrangler program. 9. Basketball schedules out. Preparations are made to entertain the 8th graders Friday. 10. D. H. S. “Jazz” orchestra practice. They entertain at the armory tonight. 97 19 THE MEDLEY 17 11. Faculty number of the Maroon and White out. Notice! All boys should wear a stiff collar to-morrow. May be you can make a hit with a pretty 8th grader. 12. Eighth graders reception. D. H. S. plays Georgetown. Junior-Senior party. 15. Mr. Baer tried to find who caused the disturbance in the assembly. 16. Basketball practice game with Y. M. C. A. 17. A good “pep” program was held in preparation for Friday. 18. “We sure took ’em all.” D. H. S. beat Hoopeston at basketball and Paris in a debate —here. Also beat Paris at Paris. Wranglers’ banquet. 23-24. Exams. 27. Cards out. 29. First day of the new semester. Freshmen everywhere. Herman Blankenburg is back and we wonder how long he will stay this time. 30. First meeting of Science Club. 31. Honor roll read. Enrollment cards made out. Report from the Science Club election read. Girl student club. Meeting of Freshmen in Assembly. Meeting of the Treasury staff. Class of 1920 meet. Orchestra practice. FEBRUARY 1. Made out program cards. Cheers for the first time this semester. Girls’ Glee Club practice. 2. Mr. Baer in Bloomington today. Mr. Hart made the announcements. Basketball game with Sidell. 5. Wrangler meeting. Those who did not attend the game heard the score. 18 to 30 in our favor. No school in the morning. Junior Class pins arrive. 6. Miss Lewman not here today. Report of Wrangler election given. 7. The entertainment committee of the Boys’ Athletic Association. Max Goldburg and Lanta Hastings appointed news reporters for the basketball games. 8. Try-outs for the Minstrel show. Class of 1920 meet in assembly. No program today. Fire drill explained again. 9. Musical program given by Athedarian Society in the assembly after school. Basket- ball game with Georgetown High at Danville. Freshmen brought in the assembly for the first time this year. Fifteen minutes worth of yells. 12. More try-outs for the Minstrel show. Patriotic meeting. Judge I. A. Love gave a fine talk on Lincoln. 98 19 17 THE MEDLEY 13. First aid to the injured out-fit ordered by Mr. Baer. Anyone that is hurt or faints is invited to come to the office. 14. Meeting of the Girls’ Student Club at the Y. W. C. A. rooms. Tickets for the Boys Vaudeville Show given out. 15. Girls’ Glee Club. Meeting of all the freshmen tonight. Orchestra practice. Mr. Baer gave a talk on Patriotism to the whole school. 17. Girls’ Club kid party tonight in Washington Auditorium. 19. Wrangler meeting. Peace essays handed in today. Rehearsal got Boys athletic show. 20. Free art exhibit for the High School at the Chamber of Commerce. Kid party pictures here. 21. Mr. Baer gave a talk about the lunch thieves that are in the school and asked that every one do their best to stamp them out. Basketball practice at the Y. M. C. A. tonight. 23. Business meeting of the Athedarian Society. Boys’ vaudeville given in the assembly tonight. 26. Mr. Baer called a meeting of all the boys in the school. We found out that we won another game. The score was Lafayette 20, Danville 26. 27. All those who are to try-out for the Spring play meet to have time for try-outs assigned. Mr. Hart made the announcements. 28. Girls’ Student Club today. MARCH 1. Orchestra practice. Glee Club. Meeting of the finance board. Athedarian musical program in the assembly. 2. More try-outs for the Spring play. Game with Champaign at Danville. 5. Wrangler meeting after school. Those selected from try-outs meet for further try- outs. Treasury staff met in the office. 6. Window cards for the basketball tournament ready for distribution after school. 7. Mr. Baer asks everyone to bring five cents to buy two flags for the school tomorrow. Orchestra practice tonight. Girls’ Club. 8. The collection for the flag fund is taken up. Lots of money coming in. Mr. Baer told some of the excuses given by people who are sent to the office. Short program given by the orchestra. Girls’ Glee Club. 9. Maroon and White caucus tonight. Flag fund now reported at $22.72. First game of the Basketball tournament. Mr. Baer remarks that our cup looks lonesome and everyone can help find a mate for it by attending the game. 99 19 THE MEDLEV 17 11. First report cards for the semester are given out today. Flag committe meet in the office. Wrangler meeting. Debate. Meeting of the spring play cast. 13. Medley staff meeting tonight. Minstrel rehearsal. 14. Oratorical contest. Girls’ Student Club met at the Y. W. C. A. 15. End men for the Girls’ Student Club minstrel gave a program to advertise their show. Result of the oratorical contest read. Ed. Lesch and Bill Mowery 1st and 2nd places. Subscriptions for the Medley taken up. 436 subscribed. 16. Class of 1920 meet. Maroon and White caucus. Girls’ Club Minstrel show tonight and Saturday. 19. Senior meeting in room 12. Wrangler meeting. Mr. Joel back on crutches. 20. Hike for girls. Basketball captain election. Basketball boys have pictures taken. 22. Girls’ Glee Club. Orchestra and Football team have their pictures taken tonight. William Neff elected football captafn. Orchestra rehearsal. Sophomore social committee. 26. Special Senior class meeting. Meeting of all track candidates at Ellsworth park. 27. Senior pictures taken for Maroon and White. Flag is up today. Miss Hawkins not here today. 28. Exams. 29. More exams. APRIL 2. Juniors and Sophomores make out programs for the rest of their school career. Whole school joins in pledging allegiance to the flag. Wrangler meeting. Senior pictures for sale. 3. Mr. Lewis urges all the boys to come out for track this spring. 4. Mr. Lewis not here. Girls’ Glee Club. 5. Emergency fund taken up for the four companies from Danville. Basketball D’s were given to the boys. 6. Regular track practice. Program given by Athedarian Society after school. 9. Boys’ Declamation contest tonight. Report cards today. 11. Girls’ Declamation contest tonight. 12. Senior girls wear their colors. Mr. Baer read the honor roll. Orchestra practice. 13. Athedarian caucus after school. Class track meet at Ellsworth park. Senior party at Esther Snider’s house. Declamation contest in the assembly. 100 19 THE MEDLEY 17 16. Mr. Converse gave a talk about the play and asked every one to pray for the leaves to come out. Maroon and White out tonight. Meeting of the Maroon and White staff. 19. D. A. R. program. No school this afternoon. Dismissed so that we could attend the flag raising at the shops. 20. Girls’ Glee Club. Orchestra practice. Athedarian election. 22. Spring play “Joy” was given. A great success. 23. Wrangler debate. Regular track practice. Treasury staff meet. 26. Girls’Glee Club. Seniors have measurements taken for gowns. Junior class meeting. 27. Spring play cast meet. Medley snap shot contest closes today. Eighth grade recep- tion. Mr. Murrey from the Chamber of Commerce talked on “clean up week”. 30. Senior meeting. Junior and Sophomore social committee meet. Freshmen boys meet to organize class baseball. MAY 1. Sophomore boys meet to organize their baseball, Junior class meeting. Sophomore class meet. 2. Medley meeting. Junior boys organize class baseball. Girls’ Club go to Mrs. Meeks’ house for flowers. 3. Girls’ Glee Club. Senior boys meet to organize baseball. Orchestra rehearsal. 4. Sophomore party canceled on account of the bad weather. Treasury staff meet. Track meet postponed on account of the rain. Morning contest will be held. 7. Ed. Lesch won two firsts for us. Junior-Senior social committee meeting to plan for the banquet. Report cards out. 8. Meeting of the Senior Invitation committee. 9. Medley staff meeting after school. 14. Maroon and White out tonight. Wrangler meeting. Special Junior and Senior meeting. 18. No school. Clean up day. Senior-Junior Banquet. 19. County track and field meet. 101 19 THE MEDLEY 17 The Photographs {or this Medley were made by 4 L. 0. WIRSCHING 20H I. 0. 0. F. Building Our Work is of the Best in Style and Finish 102 THE SATURDAY EVENING PEST is----THE MEDLEY-----« Thru this advertisement we desire to extend our heartiest congratulations to the GRADUATES OF DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1917 We also wish to express our thanks for their liberal patronage which we trust will continue Danville’s Largest Clothing Store CLOTHING 0 SHOES 17-19 East Main Street Four Suits Pressed and Shoes Shined $1.00 S. M. McKENDREE Aetna Hotel Basement Phone 1085 Guarantee! 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Entered as High Class Matter in the Lower Office Steiue WELL KNOWN MAN COMMITS SUICIDE Poor old Perry Cookingham has at last departed from our midst. Of course we are glad to see him go: but he did not need to leave so quickly. Here is a cold thought to you. Perry. Keep your shovel shining, my man. It happened this way. Last evening Cookie had sixty cents. He asked Mid to go to the Palace with him. She said she couldn’t go. A little later he asked Dorothy Church. She accepted. He bought the two tickets with his sixty cents. But upon his arrival home he found a note saying: “I’ve changed my mind. Perry. I can go after all. Mid.” GOODBYE I). H. S. It seems that old D. H. S. is at last really going. It will not be a little fire this time that the fire department can put out: it will be a real one. Of course, we have no definite proof, but there are several things that point to a speedy destruction of our edifice. Natho, Nelson, Kesler and other heroes have been purchasing powder each week for several months. Jones has set the sodium can where the water will strike it. A few brick have been loosened, any one of which being removed would wreck the castle. Then Hershal Dickerson is really carrying matches. Large hogsheads of kerosene have been imported to Lewis Dyer’s house. Crawford is preparing a system of electrical apparatus for the bombs. Yes the time has at last surely come when the old mansion will find itself in ruins. TWENTY YEARS AGO Miss Hawkins is celebrating her--tieth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Garlough are the proud parents of a baby daughter. Louis Stuebe will be born in a few years. Perry Cookingham, a little lad of six, had a fight in Collet Grove School. His opponent, Baldy Alberts, was badly maltreated. There is some talk of a new building. It will certainly come by 1898. The freshmen are surely a bunch of little fellows. They can’t average over a hundred eighty pounds. 105 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Heine Durig was arrested on a charge of bank robbery. Tom McLean is growing feeble in his old age. He can’t live more than a century. Little Charley Hoss Downs received his first hair-cut. NEW DISCOVERIES WHOLE THEORY OK SCIENCE IS CHANGED MR. STONE IS THE MAN Our popular and well known chemist has made his mark in the world; by conducting a series of scientific researches, he has absolutely changed all theory of science. Many things are proved to be true. This is how it all happened. Mr. Stone is a studious lad, and had faint ideas of many invisible physical fictions. He knew that a lot of the theories were incorrect and resolved to prove them so. Last week one day he started down the street. He saw coming a large touring car, at about seventy miles an hour. Then he remembered: “A body at rest tends to remain at rest; and one moving tends to keep moving.” “It is true,” he cussed out loud, “A body at rest does not stay at rest.” So he bravely stepped in front of the car. (Pull the curtain, Kelley, and bring the sponge ) As could be expected, it hit him and the whole theory of moving bodies was ruined as also was Mr. Stone. He did not remain in his position but after hitting the tree on the other side of town, he took a flying leap into the atmosphere. Furthermore, the tree did not stay where it was, but became sawdust. And, as Mr. Stone’s molecules did not unite with those of the tree the theory of reaction between a base and a wood was disproven. Then the principle failed, for the moving car, instead of going on, stopped dead when it encountered that solid wall of ribs. Also the law that matter is indestructable is a lie, for, although they have hunted for a week for the gas of the explosion, it is still unfound. It is destroyed. Also we know now that there is no friction, for had there been, the tree that Mr. Stone’s head hit would have ignited. But all that was found were a few wood icycles. Mr. Stone proceeded at an unknown rate moon-wards, thus proving that gravity is inefficient. Also he proved that atmosphere is not needed to sustain human life; for it is an indisputable fact that Mr. Stone out-ran the air and existed in the region of Mars for a few minutes. After a while he began to fall and at such a rate as to leave no doubt as to the falsity of the law of falling bodies. He had a rifle ball beaten a mile a second. So after while he hit Gilbert Street, heaviest part foremost. No, he didn’t go to China. He stopped, proving by his act that human skull is harder than frozen molecules of brick dust. However, several square feet of pavement were slightly torn up and it was a rather hard job to extract Mr. Stone from the hole. 106 19 THE MEDLEY 17 But one more truth remains forever: that Mr. Stone has the hardest cranium in D. H. S. After we picked him up and had his head welded by the oxy-acetelyne process, and a few rivets placed in his chest that is without ribs, and remolded his fingers, he appears to be quite alive and well. NEAR MURDER Ferris Hathaway, better known as Bill, was almost killed last Friday night by the boys of Germantown. Bill decided that he must go to Kaiserville and see his lady. But he went at his own risk, for Cunningham warned him and showed him his own broken rib. But Bill had never been hurt before and was not afraid. Well he started out, and soon crossed the border and was in the territory of Dutchtown. As he passed the pool-room, several huskies eyed him and Bill’s heart sank to the cobblestones. However, he was not molested and proceeded. He arrived safely and at the usual hour departed for home. But Bill was nervous. He couldn’t tell why; but something was hanging in the air. As he repassed the pool-room, the sound of crashing glass was heard as the beer bottle laid over his head changed to molecules. Bill started to run and no animal on earth could have caught him. He galloped, raced, flew. Ah, he was saved. He dashed down the subway and the sparks issuing from between the brick and the tacks in his shoes caused the ozone to fill the tunnel. However, he soon began flying and his feet touched the pavement only once in thirty feet. But he soon saw that he was lost again. Up at the end of the subway was the gang. Back of him at the other end was another gang. At each stairway was a gang. And overhead on the arches were literally thousands of the rough-necks. The sound of falling clubs and the deafening shriek of brickbats nearly killed poor Bill. He couldn’t tell his leg from his arm and his now ribless chest was out of all recognition. But the day was favoring him. The missiles came thicker and the air was black. The powdered brick dust filled the atmosphere so that it stopped the owl-car. At last he lay down on the pavement in the shelter of the newly formed rocky crags and waited. Presently the trolly-wire did its work and the inorganic dust ignited and burned the Dutchers above to a crisp—while Bill slowly began to untwine his appendages and again flew for home, leaving behind fourteen ribs, a perfectly good backbone, and five square inches of skull plate, besides eight finger nails. SOME NEW EXCITEMENT Quite a strange occurrence happened at the Palace yesterday. Shep. Rideout and some others of the boys were in box A. It was near the end of the last act and they had taken their coats from the rack and were preparing to go. Just then She came out again. In the rush to get to the hat rack to hang up their clothes, Shep was killed. 107 19 THE MEDLEV 17 A SAD CASE One of the strangest cases in the detective world is now happening. It concerns the queer actions and sayings of Doc Cool ley. He has the faculty of seeing double, especially at night. The telephone poles, he says, are twins. Then he sees all kinds of orange and yellow snakes. Also he invariably tries to find the key hole in one of the porch pillars or in the middle of the door or on the window pane. In the early mornings his eyes are swollen and he looks so sleepy. Then when he goes home late (after nine thirty) he takes his shoes off before entering. He can no longer talk straight and says the most absurd things. We don’t know what is the matter, but be you sure that the “Pest” will find the mystery. PERSONALS John Funk is confined in the county jail for eating onions with his lunch. Mr. Munch is digging up his garden in preparation to planting tomatoes. The Seniors are going to have a corduroy sale. John Raimer purchased a new pair of socks-yesterday. SO SAY WE ALL Yesterday in our daily search through the assembly desks for pencils, we found this treatise in Doc Williams’ desk: “Study is that extinct form of mental torture formerly undergone by Freshmen. It was that kind of exerting labor back in the old days which some people professed to like. It is that impossible annihilated thing that is forever banished to eternal condemnation. ” ______________ Helen Walters “Do you like oyster balls?” Dorothy Church “I don’t know, I never attended any.” GENEROUS Miss Robbins assigning special topics in Botany 1, “Here’s Small Pox, who wishes it?” TWO IN ONE “Pete” Dye to “Eddie” Raimer as he and his lady friend disappeared into the kitchen, “Want one of these dining room chairs out there, Ed?” Ed. “No, thanks, we’ve got one.” MORAL Buy your own paper Get your own lessons Read your own Medley And don’t be a Sponge! 108 9----THE MEDLEY THE SATURDAY EVENING PEST Burk O’Brien, Editors and Mgrs. Founded A. I). 1917 Published Each Century Snider's Store and Lower Office By Pest Publishing Co. Subscription, 3c per Millenium I). H. S. MAY 1917 No Subs, for Less than 10 Issues Hhitimal SUMMER HAS COME Certain heinious liars of our number have tried to make the public believe that Summer has not come. We charge them with lying and slandering the good name of our paper. To show this we here tell some of the reasons that Summer has come. In the first place Charley Downs has just received his semi-annual hair cut (he always gets one just before the hot weather sets in). Then Lloyd Gady also has a shaved “Summer Head”. We note that Cliff has taken off his red flannel underwear. Heine has his hot weather shoe shine and Bob Luke has dug up his last summer’s straw hat. Leverenz has started to go barefoot. Mr. Hart has discarded ties for the season. Louie Dyer is repairing his Stony Creek swimmin’ suit. Everybody except Mr. Joel is drinking Cokes. Perry has changed brands of “chewin’ ”. The girls are beginning to wear furs. The Freshmen are learning to swear. The Gady brothers have watermelon in their eyes and are hunting green apple trees. With all these signs we do not see how any human can dispute our word. APPEAL FOR HUMANITY “Give us this day our daily bread,” says the poor man. All we ask, good people, is that you pay your subscription to the “Pest” for we are out of shoes. If you get a chance to help your neighbor, do it. Don’t swipe but half his paper. If you have to smoke, chew cloves. A white lie is all right. If you desire fame start murdering Geometry teachers. Never say “can’t”. Borrow a dime of your friend. Don’t lie down, the price of pressing has gone up. REFORM We want a reformation. We demand a change. We insist upon a better condition. We will have our just contentions. The outrage has continued too long; we have permitted it as long as we can. It must go, must be exterminated, annihilated, extinguished. It is ruining our student body. We demand justice -Tom McLean must quit smoking corn silks. He should use grape vine. 109 19 THE MEDLEY 17 MONEY VALUE Although money will not buy as much as it once would, it is, by no means, valueless. A dime will purchase twenty butter-scotches, thirty jawbreakers, forty peppermint drops or one pound of candy beans. A jitney will get a perfectly good seat in the Fischer “way-up-and-far-back”. A dollar goes a long way toward the senior dues and the athletic two-bits and the Wranglers’ quarter and the noon-Hershey and the semester’s books and that new suit and soda pop and so forth. LOVE We have investigated that all important thing called love and have secured definitions of it from our best authorities. We here quote some of the best answers. Mowery: Love is nothing. It can’t be such bliss. Shep.: It is the thing that works on you when a female sets her eyes on you. Stuebe: It is a tickling sensation of the spine caused by the mutual attraction of two spiritual souls. Adams: Humph!------------- Mr. Joel: The nearest thing like it is swallowing a raw oyster when you are scared. Callais: That sympathy with which you can kill a man and not take his money. JESSE, THE STRONG MAN “We do hereby testify that Jesse Beaver is the best man in the school,” so say Ed. Lesch. J. Funk. Bob. Luke, L. Watson, Doc. Natho, and C. Crawford. It happened last March in the “I Knocka L Outa U” Club. Almost every person in the school had joined the club; that is, they had been turned over the banister and had the yardsticks applied to their trousers -all except Jesse, the Mule Rider, Bull Fighter, and Ostrich Tamer. These six persons, the chief executioners and charter members of the club, approached Jesse from the rear. He immediately seized the window pole and would have run Lesch through had he not slipped. Lesch, the Mexican Eater, grasped the pole and saved a $4.50 window pane. Then they grappled. The six men took a stand on the east forty of Jesse’s feet and held on to his appendages. But he only walked away with them into Miss Sommer’s room, where the fight began in earnest. Jesse was forced into a seat but upon exerting himself—rip went the screws and up came the seat with 240 pounds of Jesse. Then his adversaries tried pulling him; but it was like moving a mountain. In a moment there were six collars flying in the air and six ties ruined and six peoples’ corns damaged beyond further perpetuation of their core. They panted, sweated, yelled, whispered, pulled, cursed, barked, stamped, jumped, prayed, fought—and wondered. Finally Jesse pushed out his arm upon which were hanging the noble six whom he shook off like rain drops. Also his foot pushed against Bob’s stomach—when he came down from the ceiling, he was no 19 THE MEDLEY 17 completely pan-caked. The imprint of Jesse’s shoe extended from head to toe. One by one they gave way to his sledge-hammer blows, and the air was saturated with blood, hair, teeth, finger nails and other articles of the body. Finally he was free and stood in the corner glaring at the enemies. Slowly but certainly they pulled themselves together for the final assault; but Jesse looked too big. So they grinned (if teethless people can grin) and backed out of the room, praising Jesse as the Chief of the “I Knocka L Outa U” Club. From Burk and O’Brien’s: “Untold Histories of the Upper Hall.” HJittrarit SPARTACUS TO THE GLADIATORS Ye stand here like men, which ye are! The strength of 0. W. 0. in your stomach: but to-morrow some Coolley will come, and with his lily fingers pat your brawny shoulders, and bet his last two-bits upon your hide! Hark! Hear ye yon Baer roaring in his den? ’Tis three days since he has tasted the blood of a culprit; but to-morrow he shall break his chair upon your cranium; and ye shall be a dainty meal for him. If ye are damphools, then stand here like fat freshmen waiting for the blue slip; if ye are men, follow me! Strike down yon principle, and gain Lesure’s, and there do blocdy crap-shooting as did your sires at old Joe Lobes! Is Dewit Cole dead? Is the old Milt Guy limburger spirit frozen in your veins, that you do crouch and cower like base-born sophs beneath the school board’s lash? 0 students! Seniors! D. H. S. ers! If we must fight, let us fight for our Palace shows; if we must slaughter, let us slaughter Hawkins’ geometry; if we must die, let us die under the open theatre, by the cigar table, in noble, honorable freedom from the three minute bell. A NEW POEM There was a lady named Hawkins Who was always giving us talkings But it did no good For we just chewed our cud And went right on with our balkings. AMERICA THE SECOND Our Geometry! ’Tis of thee, Sweet room of Mary D., Thy theorems we sing; Land where ambition died, Land of Tyranny’s pride. Let every morn abide, Her keen tongue sing. in 19 THE MEDLEV 17 Editors of the Pest The Wilds of Indiana, 1917. Dear Sirs: I don’t know whether you remember me or not. I am your own old Harry Parker. I left you kinda sudden like last Jan.; but Pa he tuk down with the rumatiz and I hed tew come hoam tew run the farm. I shore hated tew leave ye all; but Pa saved ut cudn’t be helped. I’m shore orful busy. My corn is to inches tallern enybudy elses fer miles. The oates is fine and my hogs is fattern butter. Got me a second handed 4D last weak and she goes like the wind. I’m still fer D. H. S. and if ye would send me a free Medley I might advertise a little fer ye. Well it is a quarter tew eight and I got tew git right off tew bed cause I hev tew git up early. Your ole friend, Harry Parker. OPTIMISM Said jolly Captain Jim one day, “The sculpin ain’t a pretty fish. But cook him in the proper way He makes a rather tasty dish. You get a nice clean bit of plank And hitch him to it by his gills, Then prop him up before the fire And baste with butter while he grills. Then when you’ve cooked him to a turn You give his tail a sudden yank And heave the sculpin overboard, And then you eat the buttered plank.” Robert Seaver. ? ? ? ? He was Adam Brewer, a Crewdson of a Wiseman. He had a Carr with White and Brown Bunting. He wanted to Seymour of the Dales and broad Akers and so took a Rideout past the Church down a Hill into the Parks where Holstines grazed. However, he would Runyon for a Milemore; but his big Mitchell hit a Stone and sent him into a Shield-ing Wall. Sparks flew; and his wild Crouse was at an end. He Hasting-ed to a Guy’s farm and had to put Saxon. The farmer said: “Don’t Dicker-son with them things. I’ll Carter (the machine) back for you. I hope your Pa will Lesch you or Chaffee good. You ought to have Learnard Moore.” It was a Long way home as he is now Telling with Paynes. 112 19 THE MEDLEY 17 WE HAVE BEEN THERE Cutey—What’s the strongest country in the world? Bill—(With black eye!) Believe me, Germantown. THEM WIVES Baldy—Who are you going to take to the party? Cookie—Nobody. (And Mid hit him over the head with a meter stick.) Gladys—What’s that, a short skirt? Babe—No, it’s a long shirtwaist. Masterson — (On bending glass tubing. ) This one’s a little crooked. Hart—Oh, that’s pretty good. Bob—(Later) Here’s another one. Hart—That won’t do. It’s too crooked. Bob—Well you said that the first one was pretty good and it was a little crooked. I thought that one more crooked would be better. NUMBER ELEVENS Chet—Get your heels out of my way. I’m stepping on them. Gas—If your toes weren’t so many feet in advance of the rear of your feet, you wouldn’t reach me. DID YOU EVER Walk like Stuebe. Look like Munch. Work like Olson. Eat like Thompson. Swear like Nelson. Laugh like Mid. Lie like Bunting. Steal like Dyer (office work). Study like------ GET A WIG M. Lawrence Why didn’t you wave at me when you passed Mr. Munch’s room today. V. Akers—Oh, I was afraid. I couldn’t tell which way he was looking. 113 ■9 -THE MEDLEY u HARDWARE, CUTLERY ENAMEL WARE CARPENTER’S TOOLS MECHANICS’ TOOLS SKATES and SLEDS Established 1867 Yeomans Shedd Hdw. Co. 28-30 WEST MAIN STREET Spend Your Vacation at Beyer Summer Camp BATHING. MOTOR BOATING ROWING. CANOEING, CAMPING AND TENNIS Engage your camp now for any time during the season. Boat space for rent. Agent Kennebec Boat Canoe Co. PHONE 2712-IR. It would be a good thing to get YOUR FEET into ECONOMY SHOES ECONOMY STORE DANVILLE, ILLINOIS WM. J. ANKER Florist 320 North Jackson Street Phone 226 DANVILLE, ILL. Hub Clothing Co. BOORD BROS. THE LITTLE STORE WHERE YOU CAN BUY FOR LESS THE HIGH SCHOOL BUNCH APPRECIATES Stallings’ Quality WE EXCEL 114 19 THE MEDLEY 17 HOW IS THIS The picket on his picket picked up a picket and picketed a picket in the picket with his picket. _____________ LIFE Hersh—Ah, I’m tired. I guess I’ll end my sad life. LI—Cheer up. I got two tickets to the Palace. Hersh -All right, if they’re in a box, I’ll live. Adams—I went down to Geometry and got a ninety-two. Nelson —I went down to Algebra and got the dickens. Crawford —Lend me a quarter. Tennery—I wouldn’t lend you anything. Crawford—Well, then pay me that twenty cents you owe me. SOME ANIMALS Jones, in camp—Hand me the big ax. Watson—What for? Jones—I want to chop a leg off this mosquito. POLITICS Speakman Hurrah for Hughes! Mowery—Hurrah for h-- Speakman—That’s right old top, every man for his own country. Willie had a bee bee gun Willie had a dad Willie shot him just for fun Willie now is sad. EVOLUTION AGAIN Willie—Pop, gimme a dime. Son—Say father, don’t you know- Daugher—Oh, daddy, I’m so glad- Mother—I just don’t know what to da Father to druggist- Strychnine the dickens! Give me rat poison. 115 ■f----THE MEDLEY----- EVOLUTION Miss Robbins—Everything is always changing and growing more complex, and getting better----- Don Ramsey—Except my grades. SQUIRRELS PERHAPS Lorrine Crawford—(in Zoology.) Well, maybe your ancestors were monkeys; but mine weren’t. Mr. Hart—John, why do they use alternating currents for running street cars? John—Why, so the cars can run both ways. HIS BROKEN ARM Ed. Krumrig—I’m coming up and see you one of these days. She—When are you comin? Ed—Oh, when my arm gets well, so I can use it. Express the Personality our School SMdress _____aervtcc ‘Department .. fdr booklet ‘Personality in __ _ Gaue e Annuals Obe Pla tes in this book lOere engraved by Engraving Electrotyping company 222 E.OHIOST. INDIANAPOLIS.IND. 116 19 THE MEDLEY 17 TRUE ENOUGH The Danville saloonist’s name was August. In his window hung this card: The first of May will be the last of August. SHE KNOWS Funk—Do you believe in trying to keep up a reputation? Kesler— No, because every time I tell Miss Payne I was sick, she will give me a blue slip. Those teachers’ don’t believe nothing. HE OUGHT TO KNOW Mr. Hart—Of what use is the electric light? Chet Guy—That’s a question I have been trying to answer for a long time. SOME REP. Mrs. Meeks—Speaking of reputations, don’t you believe in keeping up your reputation? J. Shepard—Uh-huh, I believe in getting rid of ’em. FAMILIAR SOUNDS Lloyd Gady’s bass voice. Miss Robey’s heels. O’Brien’s horse laugh. Blankey’s pencil falling. The wind sighing through Ed. White’s mustache. Mr. Wakeley munching the graphite. Leo Fairchild trying to keep from swearing. A PARODY ON GREEK HISTORY Moreover we should have a new building. Moreover we should have a new building. Moreover we should have a new building. Moreover we should have a new building. SOME PICK Pat—(Viewing an anchor on a ship. Faith an’ I want to see the man that can wield that pick. 117 i9----THE MEDLEY-----a “IT RIDES SO EASY! That is what every boy and man says who rides one of our BICYCLES FIRST: All bearings are turned from solid steel bar hardened and ground. SECOND: The gearing is made with the greatest accuracy and care which reduces friction to the minimum. Special attention has been taken in selecting the equipment and the finish cannot be excelled LET US SHOW YOU THIS LINE HEADQUARTERS FOR TENNIS-BASEBALL TRACK-GOLF GOODS Conron Tennis Racquets are s'rung with the best quality of Gut and ore perfectly balanced. You will enjoy looking over this line. Reach Baseball Goods are second to none and our line is the largest in the city. We know you will be able to find just what want in our large line of SPORTING GOODS and FISHING TACKLE THOS. CONRON HARDWARE CO. “SELLERS OF GOOD GOODS Phone 70 and 71 116-118 E. Main St. P. H. LEARNARD ------ Wholesale and Retail - High-Grade Sporting Goods and Supplies 149 N. Vermilion St. DANVILLE, ILL. F. P. ROBEY, JerOelei A Special-—Extra Thin 17 Jewel, Illinois Movement, 20 year case $20.00 value $15.00 Inspection of Diamond Rings Solicited 110 N. Vermilion St. 118 19 THE MEDLEY 17 SUM GOLD This is the biggest wish on record and is one made by several well known “boys” of the school. I wish I had a billion ship loads of Cambric needles worn to the eyes from sewing up sacks to hold the interest on my money. WE WONDER At the Senior meeting Perry left the room and yelled to Gene —I’ll see you at LeSeures. Gene—Where? Perry—At LeSeures. You know where it is don’t you, down there on - (the blank supplies the eraser). BOX OFFICE, BOYS Baldy, as he and Cookie entered a church—Have you got the tickets, Perry? RIVALS Mowery—What’s your average, Karl? Saxon—Ninety-seven. What’s yours? SILENCE. IN A CROWD OF WRANGLERS Ed. Lesch —Sure I’m goin’ to get married some day. M. Payne - Everybody ought to. I am. (Then every one looked at Ed. and Mary.) SENIOR vs. FRESHMAN Gus Schneider—What are you going to do when you grow up big? F. Rearick—I don’t know. But if your papa will let you, you may be my private secretary NATURALLY Mr. Hart—You should never eat hot biscuits. J. Chaffee—If you should come home some evening, tired and hungry and your wife had some nice hot brown biscuits with real yellow butter and maple ’lasses, what would-you do? Mr. Hart—Eat the biscuits. 119 is- -THE MEOLEV - w You Judge Men by their Clothes, Judge us by Our Shows. PALACE THEATRE NATE ERBER, - Manager Phone 1018 We Do it Better DANVILLE STAR LAUNDRY 208-210 VAN BUREN STREET PHONE 175 or 196 Where Linen Lasts Longest MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT FELDKAMP’S 120 GOOD CANDIES DELICIOUS SODAS 19 THE MEDLEY i? RESOLUTIONS Gus—I swore off cussing. I’ll give you a nickel every time I swear. Chuck—All right. Gus (five minutes later)—Here, Chuck, is a dollar. I want to cuss Schwartz a while. Hilton—You say you had a pigeon roast. Clint -No, it was a dove coo. BLAME HIM? Tennery—Naw he can’t keep a resolution. Milemore—No? Tennery—Naw, last night he swore off cussin’; this morning I stepped on his corn. WHEN BRYAN WAS SECRETARY Son—Father, who would succeed Wilson if he should die? Father—Vice President Marshall. Son—And if Marshall died would Bryan succeed him? Father—Yes. Son—Well, who would succeed if Bryan should die? Father—The United States, my son. WOW! Senior—Kid, you need to grow up. Freshie—And you need to settle down. Workman—We’re going to run out of gravel before night. Boss—All right if we do, just empty that out of your shoes. WELL I’LL BE ----- Mr. Schwartz—Where was the Declaration of Independence, signed? F. Spangler—At the bottom. TOO BAD ED. Mr. Converse—How are those medals, Ed.? Lesch—Not worth a darn. The hock shop wouldn’t even take ’em. 121 is THE MEDLEY -« The Flanders Model— Tailored by Hirsh-V ickwire Co. Exclusive for Our Shop The Young Men Are Crazy About Them Borsalino Hats , Hartman Trunks See Us for Correct Style and Fit New Things First in Smart Furnishings Deutsch Millinery EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY CORSETS UNDERWEAR “Good Goods at Right Prices” F. J. TURNELL Jeweler Plaza Building 12 est Main Street I Woodbury Drug Co. IN BUSIN ESS OVER 70 YEARS Plaza Hotel Bldg. DANVILLE, ILL. ----- FOR EXCLUSIVE WALL PAPER AND GOOD PAINTS Randall Paint Glass Co. 26 WEST MAIN STREET 122 19 THE MEDLEY 17 WHY NOT BUTTONHOLES? Schwartz—(explaining game at Wranglers’ party.) You throw me the ball and yell, “Ship ahoy” and I say, “What’s your cargo”. Then you yell something beginning with B that can be shipped. R. Craig—Ship ahoy. Schwartz—What’s your cargo? Craig—Bungholes. Cookie—I think they ought to let me be principal. I’ve been here longer than Mr. Baer. SOME SOUNDS They bumped their heads together as they came around the corner in opposite directions. Hal—Say, my head does ring. Pete—That’s a sign it’s hollow. Hal—Don’t yours ring? Pete—No. Hal—That’s a sign it’s cracked. EXCLAMATIONS Speakman—By the skull of Abraham. Watson — Honest to gosh. Parker -Dod rot him. Nelson--------- Webb—I want to cuss. Sparks—You poar ole cock-roach. LITTLE FRESHMAN Amos Womack—I want a suit of clothes. Clothier—We sell only ready-made suits here. The dry goods store is around the corner. CAREFUL BOY M. Lawrence—Yes Leo’s always kicking about any hat I wear. He doesn’t like any-of them. E. Lesch—Wait till he gets to buyin’ ’em. 123 THE MEDLEY — u Just an Appreciation of Past Patronage In the future we’ll be glad to see you at the Dixie or the new C. E. I. Lunch Room. “DIXIE” P. S.—“We cater to those who eat.” COUNTY WORK BANK WORK Illinois Printing Company PRINTERS, BLANK BOOK MAKERS AND STATIONERS ---------SPECIALTY MADE OF----- ENGRAVED AND EMBOSSED STATIONERY, CARDS and INVITATIONS DANVILLE,............................ILLINOIS 124 19 THE MEDLEY 17 THAT’S WHERE MY MONEY GOES Downs—Soap. Cookie—Omars, Camels, Cokes. Jones—Spearmint. Cutie—Granger, Cut plug. Sando—Sunday School collection. Mowery—Girls. Hart—Bacon and eggs. Bunting—Gus’ pencils. Mr. Joel-------if I know. WHAT IS MORE USELESS THAN: The loose end of a watch chain. A book and no lesson. Twenty-nine cents for the Palace. A freshie’s tucked-up pant-ends. A lie to Miss Hawkins. Charley Downs. O’Brien—Why don’t the devil eat ice cream? Goldberg—I don’t know. O’Brien—Where in h-would he get it? GROWING Olson—Snake man! Did you ever see a snake a rod, rod and a half, or two rods long? R. Little—No, but I saw one with an eye as big as a dollar, dollar and a half, or two dollars. DID YOU EVER SEE: A bladeless knife without any handle. Miss Miller—What does Thomas say upon this point? H. Cannady—I don’t know. Miss Miller—Well you ought to. Thomas, you know wrote the text book we are using in this course. 125 THE MED LEV------u Start the Summer Season Right ---------- ORDER --------------------------- Electric Germless Ice ---Manufactured from Danville city water by- The Beard Ice Company Telephone 495 Danville, Illinois All Sizes Window Glass in Stock, Broken WindoWs Fixed While You Wail N. E. Holden Lumber and Building Material rr PAYS TO TRADE WITH MIKE PLAUT CO. HENRY BAHLS SHOES Danville'8 Leading Clothiers 111 East Main Street 126 19 THE MEDLEY 17 WOULDN’T IT BE STRANGE: If Carl Swarts were fat. If Miss Roby should stop talking. If Miss Hawkins should quit teaching. If Max Goldberg were seen idle. If Miss Payne should make a mistake. If F. Hathaway came in before the five-minute bell. If Gus Schneider had a girl. Mr. Brewer—Do you know what time your sister’s young man left last night? Gene Brewer—I think it was about one dad, because I heard him say, “Just one, only one, dear’’. GIRLS FOR YOU “Dot” Walters—Did you have anything to talk about at the S. S. meeting? “Cese” Goff—Lots, on account of the storm there were only three of us present. AIN’T IT THE TRUTH? G. Brewer—Did you get up to see the Eclipse of the Moon? “Cookie” —I should say not. It’s all I can do to get up to see an Eclipse of the Sun. BRILLIANCY Bud Neff—A hedgehog on the ground is a sign of a late winter. Alva Nelson—Yes and a banana peel on a side walk is the sign of an early fall. WE THINK SO TOO “Jack” Raimer—What would you do if you were a man? Elsa Lamm—Well, what would you do? Mr. Joel—How do you expect to learn anything when you come here and hear nothing? Bob Luke—We listen, sir. Mr. Hart—Be more carefuler of your grammar. If water rots your boots, what will it do to your stomach. 127 We are not Satisfied unless You are €][ We wish each purchase to give you pleasure. Should you feel the lea£ dissatisfaction at any time please tell us so frankly. We will appreciate an opportunity to adjust the matter to your satisfaction. Woodbury Book Company TRY Johnson’s Drug Store NEXT TIME 18 EAST MAIN STREET CALL ON C. SCHATZ THE GROCER Telephone 337 403 East Main St. EAT 1 448 TELEPHONE 1449 UP-TO-DATE Furnas Ice Cream Sanitary Laundry Telephones 710-746 W. A. NOLL, Prop. 401-403 Washington Avenue Latest Made Machinery Most Experienced Help in City 19 THE MEDLEY 17 JUNE The old cat scratched his ankle’and the green flies drummed lazily over the windows. The spider sang in the cobweb and the cockroach over in the corner turned over on his other side and repeated his prayers. The mouse poked his head out of the hole under the door-sill and the old cat scratched his ankle in the sunlight. A SANE THOUGHT The next time you hear a man telling what he would do if he were president and how he would fight it to a finish with Germany, just quietly ask him to what regiment he belongs. CERTAINLY E. Snider—When Miss Hawkins says you’re wrong, what do you say? E. Cottingham —I agree with her. EVEN A WEEK Sam —Yas sah, I want a divorce. How much is they? Lawyer—Well I’ll charge you a hundred dollars. Sam Well say bo, jest make it a furlough fer about fourteen years. BIG REWARD We hereby offer a copy of the Pest for the arrest of the person who asked us if it was easy to find our 10,000 good jokes. We promise the offender a rose wood coffin if he will show up. Signed: The editors of the Pest. FRESHIE THOUGHTS H. Kelley—Why does the Kaiser change his socks every night? A. Womack—I dunno, why? Kelley—Because he smells defeat. THAT’S HIM Fuzzy Alkire—Once I went to church. Yes I did. Well, the preacher offered to answer any question. I asks him how I could get my shirt on over my wings in the after life? He says that I didn’t need to worry about gettin’ my shirt on over my wings; but I would have to find a way to get my hat on over my horns. Nun such.—C. Hoss Downs, M. D. 129 ■s----THE MEDLEY------u Flowers and Decorations Smiths, The Florists 101 N. Vermilion St. Chas. F. Theobald TAILORING AND FURNISHINGS Suits tailored to your measure $13. 50 and up Same quality furnishing at the old prices 116 North Vermilion Street We Support You, Why Not Help Us? High School Grocery HIGH-CLASS GROCERIES. MEATS ' AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES E. W. SNIDER If It's from FISHER t- McKEE’S It's Good FISHER McKEE JEWELERS 19 N. Vermilion Street Danville, III. | i X M u A 1 Gammell Lewiiian High School Headquarters for GOOD EATS I The Piano House of Danville Benjamin Temple of Music EDISON DISC PHONOGRAPH COLUMBIA GRAFANOLAS VICTROLAS EASY PA YMENTS DANVILLE. - . ILLINOIS William Winther BAKER Clean, Sanitary and Up-to-date Phone 1304 123 N. Vermilion St. 130 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Saccheriferous conglomeration of verbal expression; metrically perfect. (Though not mentally.—Editor’s note.)—E. C. Lesch, J. D. P. H. D. Mr. Little is a second Coleridge. —Woodrow Wilson. (Note—This masterpiece will be published some time in the future. 1 A TIGHT PLACE Fat Walker—I had three girls and a quarter and we went into Feldkamps. L. Watson—What did they order? Fat—As luck would have it, they ordered cokes. Watson —What did you get? Fat—Two cokes. WE DON’T CAKE Mr. Baer What is Leo Burk going to be? Mowery—A street faker. Mr. Hart—What is William Mowery going to be? Burky—A peanut roaster. ME TOO Mr. Schwartz—Yes, I’ve smoked grape-vine, coffee, mullen, cubebs, corn silks, leaves and buggy whip. PERFECTION G. Telling—How are your grades? W. Lane Fine, man, I got 76 in Geometry. NEVER As the old saying goes, you may fool some of the people all the time and all the people some of the time; but the person has never lived that can put one over on Miss Payne. There was an old man named Munch Who always had a hunch That he could do What’s square and true So he goes at things with a punch. 131 THE MEDLEY------� The Savings Habit— WELL KNOWN MAN who had been successful in hisown business career, said: I have been wage earner, foreman and employer. I have had a thousand men on my pay-roll at a time, and I'll tell you this:The man with the savings habit is the one who never is laid off; he’s the one who can get along without you, but you cannot get along without him. The Savings Habit means sound sleep, good digestion, cool judgment and manly independence. The most healthful thing I know of is a Saving Account Book there are no microbes in it to steal away your piece of mind. It is a guarantee of good behavior.” The savings habit can be started in this building association with 15 cents a week, 50 cents a month or any multiple thereof. Did you ever think of exchanging the smoking habit for the savings habit? One ten cent drink each day will carry four shares of savings stock in this association. Which is the better investment? To have one of our savings pass-books on your person is a sign of thrift. VERMILION COUNTY BUILDING ASSOCIATION 141 North Vermilion Street HARVEY C. ADAMS, Secretary and Manager Get Your Lunch and School Supplies ot Boston Shoe Repair Co. W. E. Farnum’s Grocery WE USE GOOD QUALITY AND DO WORK WHILE YOU WAIT Phone 803 Cor. Pine and Madison Sts. 6-8 EAST NORTH STREET ----------- BE PREPARED --------- DANVILLE Y. M. C. A. OFFERS UNIVERSAL TRAINING “UNIVERSAL” in the sense that it is adapted to the needs of boys and men of all ages, occupations and capabilities. Fit Bodies, Keen Minds, Aggressiveness and Strength of Character are some of the products of this training.............. There s a Place for You on the Program 132 19 THE MEDLEY it RAT POISON Burk (minor, orating in the assembly)—I want reform; I want social reform; I want governmental reform; you want-- Campbell (from room 14 in a bass voice)—You want—what you want is chloroform. GO TO IT BOY Lesch—I hear Carl Saxon is working at the Library. Burk—Yes, he is draft clerk. Lesch—What's that? Burk—0, he raises and lowers the windows. Regulates the drafts you know. The civics question: Can you give all the advantages and disadvantages of socialism? Ninety percent, of the answers were: Yes sir. Hastings—Don’t bother me, my time is valuable, dollar’s worth. Max—Oh, I don’t want your whole life. Of course, I might sell you a Lee Watson—What do two green lights and a red one mean? Al. Alkire—Two Creme de Menthes and a cherry brandy. LIES Beany Baum—Yes, ma, but you see this low grade is on account of- Heine Durig—Sure my mother wrote the excuse. Mowery—When I lived in Russia- Jones—I went to bed at nine o’clock last night. Perry—I haven’t smoked for a week. MISTAKE IN MEANING Jones—Are you the chump who wrote up this party? F. Dye—Yes. Jones—Well look here: “Among the prettiest girls in the room was Louis O’Brien. . Nice rubbish that is. Louis is a boy isn’t he? Dye—He may be. But that is where he was anyway. 133 THE MEOLEV------ -FISCHER THEATRE- DANVILLE’S MOST POPULAR PHOTOPLAY HOUSE COOL -COMFY—PERFECT VENTILATION—HIGH-CLASS PHOTOPLAYS --------- AND ------- THE FISCHER CONCERT ORCHESTRA Are Our Feature Attractions WILLIAM WALTER DYE MEMORIAL ART % 19 South Vermilion Street Designer and Builder o{ Beautiful Memorials Let Me Design Your Next Monument Phones: Office, 2373; Residence, 369H-2 (Clttlamt (Ulrantmi Gin. ihutsr uf (fualitif 220 WEST MAIN STREET PHONE 2019 iTta I ICOCKEKTOM 1 PRRSSl ICOCKLRTONl prEss] IDAXVlIXCl I . - I 134 19 THE MEDLEY 17 WHERE’S IT BEEN. FAT? Mr. Baer—How did you like your son’s report card? Mr. Walker—Report card! What is that thing? POOR SNAKE Dear Mr. Baer—Please do not work my Elmer so hard. He’s getting so skinny: he scarcely weighs two-hundred pounds. Mrs. Olson. LISTEN Big reward for information leading to discovery of Bill Berthold, dead or alive. ETERNITY Izzy—Where are you going when you die? R. Burcham Oh, it’ll just be my luck to get in Joel’s Geometry class. IF THEY WENT BY THEIR MIDDLE NAMES Hannah Cloyd Archibald Cookingham Elizabeth Church Byron Mowery Reginald Stuebe Edward Natho Abraham Cooley Sam Kesler BRING THE WASHPAN Dickerson—(viewing the finger bowl) Waiter, what is this for? Waiter—If monsieur should desire to cleanse his fingers, why- Dick—Yes, I see. Where’s the soap? SOME BOAT Blanky—So you were in Missouri? Bricky—Yes. Blanky—How did you get around? Bricky—Oh, I rode an Ozark (Noah’s ark) on the river. 135 19 THE MEDLEY 17 Helen Partlow—(discussing the features of John Raimer) He has such a good head. “Bee” Huber—He ought to. It’s brand new—it’s never been used. Ruth Burcham—Say, Lee, what nationality is Kathleen Crayton? Lee Watson—I don’t know; her father is a lawyer. Bessie Tarpening—“Dutch” Jones had such a dainty appetite. Catherine Tengen—Yes, and such a-cute indigestion. TOUGH LUCK Ferris Watson —“Dutch, ” loan me a dollar until Saturday. “Dutch” Jones—I only loan money to friends. % Ferris—Well, aint I a friend? “Dutch”—No, friends are those who don’t try to borrow money. Ed Jackson—Has Joe King any artistic ability? “Baldy” Alberts—The only thing I ever saw him draw was a cork. 136 ag ' ■