Decatur High School - Decanois Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 204 of the 1920 volume:

THE DECANOIS BEINQ THE y EAR BOOK OF THE DECATUR HIQH SCHOOL UOLUmE SEUEH PUBLISHED By THE CLASS OF 1020 DECATUR, ILLINOIS J C tfCgfit lfo Dedication . 5 Decanois Staff.6-7 Organizations. 9 Literary . 67 Athletics. 77 Societies. 89 Scrap Book.107 Calendar .119 Jokes and Snapshots.129 fttisa iflarg 1C. English iHriiirattmt -ffiith aiuniraiimt far a quernlg ton matt, tuith gratituite fur Itrr part itt molding mtr libra, attit toitk grille itt the privilege rtf railing hrr mir friettrt, Ittc, thr claae rtf 1920, Itrhiratr this bnl- time nf She 2Derattnis ta illiaa illar %. fcttqliah. 5 Cecil Brouin Assistant Editor Tunic Hiller, locals Daisy Roberts Literary Oscar JOiucn. Advertising fip Thelma Elliott Societies Harold Logan Athletics Charles SchocNty Assistant Bustler Robert LArrosIrong Business Hgr Geo Dorrow Art Ideiia H Davis Editor-m Chief Hary Louise DraAe Organisations Rulh Carter Snapshots Rulh Traughbtr Quotations flary Augustine Jor.es Sarah JaneDunston A m r •4 i 9 3 i Calendar Johes ■I 6 The Decanois Staff The Staff Editor-in-Chief. Assistant Editor. Advertising Manager. Business Manager. Assistant Business Manager Organizations Editor. Quotations Editor. Literary Editor. Athletics Editor. Societies Editor. Locals Editors. Calendar Editor. Joke Editors. Snapshots Editor. Art Editors. .Idelia Davis .Cecil Brown .Oscar Owen .Robert Armstrong .Charles Shockley .Mary Louise Drake .Ruth Traughber .Daisy Roberts .Harold Logan .Thelma Elliott . .Twila Miller, Virgil Likins .Sarah Jane Dunston Marv Augustine, Henry Kiel .Ruth Carter .Cleo Morrow, Hattie Davis Advisers Miss Fritter Mr. Deam Mrs. Nelson Miss Thomas Miss Giffin Miss Neblick Miss Snure Miss Fullenwider Miss Fletcher Miss Hawkes Mr. Evans Miss Whitmer 7 Commencement Program Invocation .• Senior Chorus . Salutatory. Cordon Pipe Oration. Henry Heil Solo—Vocal . Elizabeth Landon Reading . Helen Lobenstein I XTERM ISSION Solo—I’iano.Harriet Davis Oration. . Oscar J. Owen Reading. Alfred Xelson Solo—Piano. •.Helen Hill Valedictory .Virgil Likins Awards Certificates Diplomas Scholarships Mary V. French Deltas Review Prize Ida K. Martin Penediction . 8 Rots. Fourth Row Milliicn, Hettinger, Milter, Voder, knglish, Dcam (Prin.), Ilawkes, O. Hear, Martin, Itishop, Trautman. Murphy. , Absent Kvans, Trimble, Johnson, look, R. C hcvillon, Hostetler, Nelson, Itcssirc, I homas. Wilbur J. Abell Useful knowledge zcas his eldest aim. Bovs’ Working Reserve, ’18, ’19; Thrift Club, T8, T9. Helen Ameling Woman is various and most mutable. Girls’ Athletic Association, T7. T8; Thrift Club, T8 T9; Victory Girl, T9. Temple Alexander The mind’s the standard of the man. Forum, ’17, T8, T9, ’20; Senior Class Play, ' 20; Boys’ Class Basketball, T9; Boys’ Council, T 7, 18; Boj s’ Glee Club. T9; Carnival, T9; Mask and Wig. T9, ’20; Ob¬ server Staff, T9. ’20; Thrift Club, ' 18; Victory Boy, T9; Zaragueta, ’20. John Anderson Man teas formed for society. Band, T7, T8, T9; Bovs’ Class Basket-ball, T7, T8, T9; Boys’ Glee Club, T9; Carnival. T9; Varsity Bas¬ ket-ball, T8, T9. Gerald Allen Speaking in deeds, and deed- less in his tongue. Bovs’ Working Reserve, T8; Thrift Club. T8, T9; Vic¬ tory Boy, T9. Paul B. Andrews Stay me not! I have been the sluggard and I ride apace; For now there is a lion in the way. Football, 2d team, T6. ’17; Varsity, T9; Forum, T7, T8, T9; Pym, T7. 11 Othel Armstrong His heart was in his work; and the heart Giveth grace unto every art. Thrift Club, ’19; Boys’ Working Reserve, ' IT Mary Augustine armed by thy converse, happily to steer Irani grave to gay. from lively to severe. Agora! T7, ’18, ’19, ’20 (President, ’19): Class Of¬ ficer, ’20; Decanois Staff, ’20; G. A. A.. ' 17, ’18, ’19. ' 20; Girls’ Glee Club, ’20; Mask and Wig. ’20: Zara- gueta, ’20; Senior Class Play, 20. Robert E. Armstrong IVe may be personally de¬ feated. but our principles, never. Carnival, ’19; Decanois Staff. ’19. ’20; I). H. S. S (). Senate, ’20; Forum, T7, ’18. T9. ’20; Mask and Wig. ' 2 1 ; Victory Boy, T9; Zara- gueta (Bus. Mgr), ’20. Helen Austin eln accomplished maiden. sweet and pure. Aristos, ’20; Girls’ Glee Club, ’20; Thrift Club. T8. T9. Mabel Ash Discretion of speech is more than eloquence. Aristos, ’20; G. A. A., ’20; G irls’ Glee Club. ’20; Thrift Club. T9. Gladys Helen Barnhart Hlue eyed and fair in face. Carnival, T9; Girls’ Glee Cinb. T9, ’20; Orpheus. T9, ' 20 . 12 Harold W. Barth Helen Beadles Gladys Berry Principle is ever my motto, not expediency. Our grand business is, not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand. Carnival, 19; Girls’ Glee Club, ' 20. The power of thought, the magic of the mind. Agora, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. Senate, ’20; Observer Staff, ’20 ; Pym, ’20 ; Review Story Contest (1st Honor), ' 20; Roosevelt Story Contest (1st prize), ’20; Science Club, ’20; Senior Class Play, ' 20 . Luther Allen Black By the work one knows the workman. Forum, ’20; Science Club, ’ 20 . Jesse Birrs A shock of hair, a deal of wit, and a kindly heart. Boys’ Glee Club, ’20; Orph¬ eus, ’20; Varsity Track, ’20. Vesta Blenz Eyes that won’t behave. 1 13 Esther Blowers In virtues nothing earthly could exccll her. Carnival, ’19; Pym, ’20 Miriam Bonifield Xot in rewards, but in the strength to strive The blessing lies. Agora, ' 19. ' 20; Arion. ’13; I A. U ’19, ' 20 : Orpheus, ; 19 20; Pym, ' 10. ’20. Clarence Bopp Say thou thy say, and I will do tny deed. Basket-ball (2d Team), ' 20- Boys ' Council, T9; Boys’ Working Reserve, T7, T8; Class Baseball. T8. T9; Class Basket-ball, T9, ’20; Class Tract, T8, T9; Forum, ' 18. T9. ’20; Thrift Club, T8. T9; Victory Boy, T8. Verne Bowers Nor fame I slight, nor for her favors call, She comes unlooked for, if she comes at all. Alice Brinkman It takes a joke to cure the du mfs. Carnival. T9; G. A. A., T 7. 1 iris’ Council, ’18. Ethel Frances Britton. Il ise to resolve, and patient to perform. Carnival, T9; G. A. A.. T9, GirU ' Glee Club, ’20 ; Nor¬ mal Tvpewriting Contest. T9; Yictorv Girl. ' 18. 14 Ivy Britton Careful to do the right thing, Ready to do the helpful thing. Arion, ’18; Agora, ’19, ' 20; Carnival; Delta, ’18; G. A. A., ’17, ’18; Mask and Wig, ’18, ’19, ’20; Pvm, ’18, ’19. ’20; Thrift Club. T8. Iva Brown Virtuous she—and mode. t. Ukelele Club, ’20. Iva Bromley Herself a fairer flower. Girls’ Glee Club. ’20; Or¬ pheus, T9, ’20; Victory Girl, T8. Bradford Bruso An honest man’s the no¬ blest work of God. Bovs’ Class Track, T9; Boys’ Glee Club, ’20; Class officer, ’20; Chimes of Nor¬ mandy, T8; D. H. S. S. O. House of Representatives; Forum. T7, T8; Orpheus, T9, ’20; Rotaro, T9, ’20; Varsity Football, T9, ’20; Victory Boy. Cecil D. Brown Surnamed the Courteous, fair, and strong. Carnival, T9; Decanois Staff (Asst. Editor), ’20; Forum, T9, ’20; Mask and V ig, ’20; Glee Club, T9, ’20; V’Ctory Boy, T8; Zaragueta, T9; Senior Class Play, ’20. Hazel Buckmaster do believe she is amused! G. A. A., T8; Thrift Club, T8, T9; Victory Girl, T8. 15 Mary Bullard Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in the dust. Victory Girl, ’18. Ruth Burchell Her life had many a hope and aim. Aristos, ’20: Girls’ Glee Club, ’20; Mask and Wig, ’ 20 . Blanche Burns Diligence in crease th the fruit of toil. Shirley J. Burton Every person is responsible for all the good within the scope of his abilities. Christine Busbey Men are more eloquent than women made; But women are more pow’r- ful to persuade. Agora. ’20; Arion, ’19; Car¬ nival. ’19; G. A. A.. ’18, ’19. ' 20; Girls’ Glee Club, ’19. ’20; Mask and Wig, ' 19, 20; Thrift Club. ’18. T9; Vic¬ tory Girl, T8; Senior Class Play, ’20. Elsie Baldridge Feminine — nay. indeed, he -was most manly. 16 Vaudeth Campbell To love truth for truth ' s sake is the principal part of human. Dorothy K. Chesebro know not what I would. Carnival, ’19; G. A. A., ’17, ’18, ’19. ’20; Girls’ Class Hockev, ’19; Girls’ Hike Club, ’18, ’19; J. A. L., ’18. ’19, ’20; Thrift Club, ’18; Ukelele Club, T9, ‘20; Vic¬ tory Girl, T9. Jean Cantrall No, never say nothin’ with¬ out you’re compelled to ; And then don’t say nothin’ you may be held to. Carnival, T9; Chimes of Normandv. T8; Boys’ Class Baseball, ' T9. Belma Clark That not impossible She That shall command my heart and me. Ruth Carter You are what men call an optomist. Aristos, ’20; Decanois Staff, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. House of Representatives, ’20: G. A A, T7, T8, T9, - 2( (Pres. ’20) ; Girls’ Class Basket¬ ball, T7; Girls’ Glee Club ’20; Girls’ Class Baseball, ’21 ; Ukelele Club, ’20; Sen¬ ior Class Play, ’20. Faye R. Coi fey On with the dance! Let joy be unconfined! Aftora. ’20; G. A. A., T7, T8, T9, ’20; Girls ' Class Basket-ball. ’20; Girls’ Class Hockey. ’20; Girls’ Class Baseball. T9; Girls’ Hike Club, ’20; Observer Staff, ’20; Review Story Contest (Honor). ’20; Girls’ Glee Club, ’20. 2 Caryl Conely Faithful, gentle, good, Wearing the rose of wom¬ anhood. Agora. ’20; T. A. L„ ’20; Pym, ’20. Theodora Coxnard A witty woman is a treas¬ ure. Carnival, T9; J. A. L., ’20; Poster Club, ' 20; Thrift Club, T8. T9; Victory Girl. T9. George Cook am thankful the gods did not make me poetical. Boys’ Working Reserve, T8; Thrift Club, T8. Willis Cooper The cautious seldom err. Science Club, ’20. Vivian Naomi Coyle With too much quickness ever to be taught, With too much thinking to hare common thought. Agora, ' 20; Observer Staff, ’ 20 . Edna F. Craycroft She draweth out the thread of her verbosity. Carnival, T9; Agora, ’20; J. A. L„ ' 20; Pym, ’20. ■■ Anna Mary Crossman I have thy pleasures unex¬ pressed. Poster Club, ’19. Zilpha Dawson Music that gentlier on the spirit lies Than tired eyelids upon tired eyes. Hattie Davis Studious she appears Of the arts that polish life. Carnival, ’19; Decanois Staff, ’20; Observer Staff, ’20; Poster Club, ’19; Pym, ' 18, ’19; Victory Girl, ’19; Commencement Program. Myrna DeBaun Nature made her what she is And never made anither. Carnival, ’19; Girls’ Athletic Association, ’17, ’18, ’19; Girls’ Class Basket-ball, ’17; Victory Girl, ’19. Idelia Mae Davis There’s not a thing in the ’versal world but what you can turn your hand to. Agora, ’19 (Pres. ’19) ; Arion, ’18 (Pres.’18) ; Aris- tos, ’20 (Pres. ’20); Class officer, ’19; Charleston Reading Contest, ’19; Deca¬ nois Staff (Editor), ’20; Debate, ’19; Delta, ’18; Observer Staff, ’19; Zara- gueta, ’20; Senior Class Play, ’20. Bernice Deetz Of my merit, On thet pint you yourself may jedge. Agora, ’20; Carnival, ’19; Class officer, ’20; Delta, ’18; G. A. A., ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20; Class Basket-ball, ’20; Hockey, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, ’19, ’20; J. A. L„ ’20; Observer Staff, ’20; Poster Club, ’19, ’20 (Pres. ’19). 1 Marie Dickey Her eye ( I’m very fond of handsome eyes ) ll ' as large and dark. Junior Art League, ’20; Girls Hike Club, ’20; Vic¬ tory Girl. ’19. Mary Rebecca Ditto Manners are not idle, hut the fruit Of loyal nature, and of no¬ ble mind. Agora, IS, 19; Aristos, ’20; Carnival, ' 1 J : ( 1 A. A.. ' 17. ' 18. ’ 19 , ’20; Girl- ' Class Hockey, ’19; Girls’ Hikv Club, ’20; Girls’ Glee Club, ’20; Mask and Wig, ' 19, ’2 1; Observer Staff, 20; Victory Girl. ' 19. William Doherty am a gentleman. I’ll he sworn thou art! John Donovan I leas not horn under a rhyming planet, nor I cannot woo in festival terms. Rotaro, ' 20; Glee C lub, ' 2.1; 2nd Basket-ball, ' 20; Clas . Pasket-lcll ' 20. Mi rray Donovan II itli words we goi ' crn men. Ari.etta V. Doty The mildest manners, and the gentlest heart. Carnival ’19; G. A. A.. ’19. ' 20; Girls’ Hike Club, ' 19, ' 20; Poster Club. ’20: Re¬ view Story Contest, ’20. 20 Davis Douthit Myself not least, but hon¬ ored of them all. Boys’ Class Baseball, ’19; Boys’ Council, ’18. Marie Dunn Oh, that eye zvas in itself a soul! Victory Girl, ' 19. Kenneth Downing That man who hath a tongue is no man, If with his tongue he can¬ not win a woman. Boys’ Class Baseball, ’19; Boys’ Class Basket-ball, ’17, ’18; Varsity Basket-ball, ’18, ’19; Class officer, ’20; Ro- taro, ’19, ’20. Sarah -Jane Dunston High flights she had. and wit at will, And so her tongue lay sel¬ dom still. Agora, ’19, ’20; Carnival, ’19; Girls’ Athletic Assn., ’17, ’18. ’19, ’20; Girls’ Class Basket-ball ' 19, ’20; Mask and Wig, ’20; Victorv Giil, ’19. Mary-Louise Drake Is it not knowledge that doth alone clear the mind of all perturbations? Agora, ’19; Arion, ’18; Aris- tos, ’20; Carnival, ’19; Dec- anois Staff, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. Senate, ’20; G. A. A., ’18, ’19; Girls’ Class Hockev, ' 18. ’19; Mask and Wig, ’20; Thrift Club, T8, T9; Vic¬ tory Girl, T9; Zaragueta, ’ 20 . Thelma Elliott The glory of a firm, capa¬ cious mind. Agora, T9; Arion, T8; Aristos, ’20; Carnival, T9; Delta, T8; Decanois Staff, ’20; Girls’ Council, T8; Sen-- ior Class Play, ’20. 21 Ora G. Fathauer I seek not to wax great by others waning. Ukelele Club, ’19, ’20. Thelma Fish Variety is the mother of en¬ joyment. Samuel Flowers seem half afraid, at times, to be so tall. Bovs’ Class Basket-ball, IS, T9, ' ’20 (Capt. T9-’20) ; Boys’ Class Baseball, T9; Second Basket-ball Team, T9; Varsity Basket-ball Team, ’20; Boys’ Working Reserve, T8. Fay Foltz ’Tis not in mortals to com¬ mand success, But well do more, Semfro- nius, ivc’Il deserve it. Boys’ Class Basket-ball, ' 20; Victory Boy, T9. Denise Foster The brain was like the hand and grew With using. Agora, T9, ' 20; Carnival, T9; Girls’ Class Hockev, T9; G. A. A., T7, T8. T9; lunior Art League, T7, ’ifc, T9, ’20 (Pres. ’20); Or¬ pheus, T9, ’20; Thrift Club. ' 18 . Adelaide Follke Thought is deeper than all speech, Feeling deeper tha n all thought. Orchestra, ’20; Science Club, ’ 20 . 22 Maud French To say why gals act so or so, Or don’t, ’ould be pre¬ sumin’. i Victory Girl, ’19. E. Marguerite Gile If she will do’t, she will; and there’s an end on’t. G. A. A, ’19, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, ’19; Girls’ Class Hockey, ’18; Junior Art League, ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20; Orpheus, ’19, ’20; Ukelele Club, ’19, 20. Gerald K. Garver Speech is great, but silence is greater. Varsity Football, ’20. May Gillespie W here the power that charms us so ,— In thy soul, or in thy eye? Carnival, ’19; Girls’ Athletic Assn., ' 20; Girls’ Class Bas¬ ket-ball, ’20; J. A. L., ’18, ’19, ’20; Orpheus, ’19, ' 20; Thrift Club, T9. Gladys L. Garver Quiet she seemed, and spar¬ ing as to words. Girls’ Glee Club, T9, ’20; Ukelele Club, T9, J 20. Gladys Glosser Thy. dark brown hair; so aptly coiled. 23 John Gneckow A hum ' s a hum for ' that. Roy Greene am happiest when I an: idle. 2nd team Football ’17; Agr. Club, ’20. Ella Grihsley Laughing and talking through life she goes. Agora, ’19, ’20: Carnival, ’19; G. A. A.. ’18. ’19. ’20; Girls’ Class Basket-ball, ’29; Girls’ Class Hockey, ’19; Thrift Club, T8; Victory Girl. ’19. Vivian Haggard That minister of ministers. Imagination gathers up The undiscovered universe Like jewels in a jasper cup. Agora, ' 19; Aristos, ' 20; Carnival, ’19: (iirU ' !oun cil. ’19; J. A. I... ’19 ’20; Observer Staff, ’20: Thrift Club, ' 18; Victory Girl. T9 Florence H ale They gazed and gazed, and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew. Arion, ' 18; Agora, T9; Aristos, ' 20; G. A. A., ’18. T9, ' 20; C,iris ' Class Hock- ev. T9; Girls’ Class Vollev- hall. T9; Girls’ Hike Club. T9. ' 20; Carnival, T9. Vernon W. Hale L ' en though vanquished. he could argue still. Boys’ Glee Club, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. House of Repre¬ sentatives, ’20; Forum, ’20; Pres.. ’20; Orchestra, 20; Orpheus. ’20; Senior Class Play. ' 20. 24 Henry Hall He was the mildest man¬ nered man That ever scuttled ship nr cut a throat. Harold Ephraim Hanson a little knowledge is dan¬ gerous, ivherc is the men who has so much as to he out of danger? Debate, ’20; Boys’ Glee Club, ’19, ’20; Carnival, T ; D. H. S. S. O. Senate (Pres. ’20) ; Forum, ’19,’20; Pres., ’20; Observer Staff, ’20; Senior Class Plav (Bus. Mgr.), ' 20; Musical, ' ’20. Ruth Ham man I am sure care’s a i enemy to life. Girls’ Athletic Association, ’18, ’19, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, ’19, ’20; Poster Club, ’19, ’20; Thrift Club. T8, T9. Gladys Harroi.d Delight of every eye! when she appeared. A secret pleasure glad¬ dened all that sazv her. Girls’ Athletic Assn., T7, T8, T9, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, T9, ’20; Ukelcle Club, ’20; Carnival. T9; 1). H. S. S. O Bank, ’20; Thrift Club. T8; Victory (Jirl. T9. Kathryn Willeva Hanks As merry as the day is long. Junior Art League, ’20. Hershel Hart will sit down now, but the time will come when you will hear me. Boys’ Glee Club, T9, ’20; Carnival, T9; Debate, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. House of Representatives, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. Bank Director, ’20; Forum. T9, ’20; Mask and Wig, ’20; Observer Staff, ’20; Zaragueta, ’20. Olive B. Hart A conscientious student. Girls’ Athletic Association. ’20; Junior Art League, 20; Pym ’20. Ayliffe Hawk Days, that in spite Of darkness, by the lift lit Of a clear mind, are day all night. Pym, ’20; Science Club, ’20; Thrift Story Contest Win¬ ner, ’20. Earnest Hartman He leaned not on his fathers, but on himself. Henry Heil A sophisticated rhetorician with the exuberance of his own verbosity. Debate, ' 20; Decanois Staff, ’20; Bank Director. ’20; Mask and Win. ’18. T9, ’20; Bovs’ (lass Baseball, T9; Rotaro, T9, ’20 (Pres. 20) ; Varsity Football, T9, 20; Zarapueta, ’20; Senior Play, ’20; Commencement Pro¬ pram. Maynard Harvell My will is law. Carnival, T9; Observer Staff, ’20; Rotaro, T9, ’20: Victory Boy, T9. Caroline E. Hill My very enemy’s dog. Though he had bit me. should have stood that night Against my fire. G. A. A., T9, ’20; Girls’ Class Hockev, T9; Girls’ Class Volley-ball, T9; Girls’ Hike Club, T9, ’20: Junior Art Leapue, T7, T9, ’20; Thrift Club, T8. M. Doris Hill Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise To scorn delights and live laborious days. Agora, ’19; Arion, ’18; Ob¬ server Staff, ’19; Delta, ’19. Helen R. Hill Of all the arts, great music is the art To raise the soul above all earthly storms. Aristos, ’20; Carnival, ’19; Observer Staff, ’20; Orches¬ tra, ’20; Orpheus, ’18, ’19, ' 20; Ukelele Club, ’19, ’20; Girls’ Glee Club, ’18, ’19, ’20; Victory Girl, ’19; Com¬ mencement Program. Bonnie Hazel Hinton A good-natured lass, a lover of fun. Russel Hirsh The secret of success is con¬ stancy to purpose. Sybil E. Hodges Unblemish’d let me live, or die unknown, O grant me an honest fame or grant me none. Martha Holbrook Roses are her cheeks and a rose her mouth. Ukelele Club, ’18; Girls’ Athletic Association, ’18,’19, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, ’20. Rev a Holman The maid who modestly conceals Her beauties, while she hides, reveals. Alice Jackson have rather studied boohs than men. Science Club, ' 20 Frances Hi cues l or her own person. It beggared all description. Helen Jacobs She will play with reason and discourse And well she can persuade. Agora, ’19; Arion, 18; Aristns, ’2 ); Debate. ’20: Girls’ Athletic Association. ’18, ’19. ' 20; Science Club. 20 Frances Josephine Jack Honest labor bears a lovely face. Agora, ’19. ’20 (Pres. ’20) ; Arion, ’18; Carnival, ’19; D. H. S. S. O. Senate, ' 20; G. A. A.. ’18, ’19, ’20; Girls’ Class Basket-ball, ' 20 (Capt. ’20) ; Girls’ Class Vollev- I all, ’20 (Capt. ’20); Girls ' Hike Club. ’19, ’20; Mask and Wig, ’20; Observer Staff. ’20. Edward A. Jamison An inventive mind is the foundation of the world. 1). H. S. Stage Manager and Electrician, ’20; I). H. S Motion-Picture Opera¬ tor. ' 20 : Head Usher i I H. S.. ' 20; Thrift Club, T8. ' 19; Victory Bcv, ' 19. 28 _ Louise E. Jamison Of quirt ways, A student of old books and days. Agora, ’19, ' 20: Arion, ’18; Delta, ’18; Girls’ Council, ’17, ’18. ’19; D. H. S. S. O. Senate, ' 20; Orpheus, ’18, ’19, ’20; Victory Girl, ’19. Russell Jolly He is always laughing, for he has an infinite deal of wit. Boys’ Council, ’17, ’18, ’19; Boys’ Class Basket-ball, ’17; Second Football Team, T7, ’18; Second Basket-ball Team, T8, 19; Varsity Football, T9. ’20; Varsity Basket-ball, T9, ' 20; Base¬ ball, T8, T9, ’20. Harold Johnson The true standard of equal¬ ity is seated in the mind; those ' who think nobly arc noble. Athletic Board of Control. T9. ’20; Class Officer, T9; Varsity Basket-ball, T8, T9 (( ' apt. ' T9); Debate, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. Senate, Bank Director, ’20; Observ¬ er Staff, ’20; Rotaro, T9, ' 2.1 (Pres.). Maude Keli.ar Tor Maud is true as Maud is sweet. Thelma Johnson Her hair is of a good color, An excellent color. Orpheus, T8; Victory Girl. T9. Ted Kemper He sought for naught but what was rightly his. 29 Ruth E. Kennedy Margaret Kincaid Ruth Kirby And shone in the best part of the dialogue. Though on pleasure she was bent She had a frugal mind. A smooth and steadfast mind, Gentle thoughts and calm desires. • Agora, ’20; Pym, ' 18, ’19, ’20; Junior Art League, ’18, ’19, ’20; G. A. A., ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, ’20. Lucy Mae Kirkman Sidney Kistler Geneva Krieg Surely 1 shall be wiser in a year. Junior Art League, ’19, ’20, Chimes of Normandy, ’18. Of easy temper, naturally good, And faithful to his word. Mistress of herself, tho’ china fall. Junior Art League, ' 19, ’20; Observer Staff, ’19, ’20; Poster Club, ’19, ’20 (Pres. ’20) ; Ukelele Club, ’19. ’20. 30 Elizabeth Landon The charms That call fame on such gen¬ tle acts as these. Agora, ’20; Commencement Program. Ralph M. Leach Kind, like a man, teas he; like a i man, too, zt ' ou Id have his way. Carnival, T9; Boys’ Glee Club, ’19, ’20; Forum, T8. ’19, ’20; Thrift Club, T8; Victory Boy, T9. Gladys Vivienne Larson Ever let the fancy roam, Pleasure never is at home. G. A. A.. ’19, ’20; Junior Art League, ’19, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, ’19, ’20; Pvm, ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20. Helen Lehn Her speech is graced with sweeter sound Than in another’s song is found. Junior Art League, ’20. Donald Lasswell The star of the uncon¬ quered will. Forum, ’20. Merle Likins He knew the precise psycho¬ logical moment when to say nothing. Bovs’ Working Reserve, ’18, ’19. 31 Virgil L. Likins Gladly woulde he lerne, and gladly teche. Decatiois Staff. ’20; I). H. S. S. O. House of Repre¬ sentatives, ’20; Rotaro, ’19. ’20; Valedictorian. Olive Lindley Eyes of ' tire women, whole¬ some stars of lore. Cordon Lipe For man is man, and master of his fate. Athletic Board of Control. ’17. ’18. ’19. ’20 (Pres. ’19) ; Boys’ Class Basket-ball, Capt. ’15, ' 16; Boys’ Coun¬ cil, ’17. 18. ' 19; Class Pres., ' 19, ‘20; Varsitv Basket-ball ’17, ’18. ’19; Varsity Foot¬ ball. ’17, ’18; King ' of the Carnival. ' 19; D. H. S. S. O., 20; Salutatorian. Goldie M. Litz To the fare, all things ere fare. Helen Lobenstein Deeds are better things than words are. Actions mightier than boast¬ ings. Arion. ’19; Agora, ’20; G. A. A., ’19. ’20 Club, ’19. ’20 Wig. ’19. ’20 Girls’ Hike Mask and Charleston Reading Contest. ' 20; Com¬ mencement Program. Ji ' lia Ann Loffhagen Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame. Girls’ Glee Club. ’19. 20; Carnival. ’19. 32 Harold Logan The greater man the greater courtesy. Carnival, ’19; Bovs’ Class Basket-ball, ’18, ' ’19, ’20; Decanois Staff, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. House of Repre¬ sentatives, ’20; Forum, ’18, ’19, ’20; Second Basket-ball Team, ’20; Victory Boy, T9. Ira M. McCartney Since brevity is the soul of wit, I will be brief. Boys’ Working Reserve, T9; Rotaro, T9, ’20; Review Story Contest, T9; Victory Boy, T9. Marjorie Lowry When you do dance, wish you a leave o’ the sea, that you might ever do nothing but that. D. H. S. S. O. H. of R„ ’20; Agora, T9, ’20; Arion, T8; J. A. L„ ’20. Frances McClelland True as the needle to the foie, Or the dial to the sun. Aristos, ’20; Girls’ Glee Club, ' 20. Mildred Macdonald Intermingle jest with ear¬ nest. Carnival, T9; G. A. A., T7, T8, T9, ’20; Girls’ Class Hockev, T9; Girls’ Hike Club, T9, ’20; Girls’ Class Vollev-ball, ’20; J. A. L„ T9, ’20; Science Club, ’20. Marjorie McGuire Do you not know that 1 am a woman? When I think, must speak. Carnival, T9; Girls’ Athletic Assn., ’17, T8, T9, ’20; Girls’ Class Basket-ball, T7; Girls’ Council, T8; Girls’ Class Hockev, T9; Girls’ Hike Club. T7. T8, T9, ’20; Victory Girl, T9. 3 Cleta McKinley In thee Is nothing sudden, nothing single. Junior Art League, ’20; Girls’ Athletic Club, ’20. Ralph M. McNeil Speak not at all, in any wise, till you hare some¬ what to speak. Forum, ’17, ’18: Observer Staff, ’18; Victory Boy. ’19. Alva March A very athlete! 1st Team Football, T9. ’20; Yarsitv Basket-ball. T8. T9; Class Basket-ball, T7: Class Baseball, ’17; Varsity Track, T7. Clayton Miers An honest man, close-hut- toned to the chin. Hroadclotli without, and a norm heart within. Carnival, T9; Bovs’ Glee Club, T9, ’20; Orpheus, T9, ’20; Thrift Club, T8; Vic¬ tory Boy, T9. Rex ford Mason He could on either side dis¬ pute, Confute, change hands, and still confute. Lotus Martin One Too wholly true to dream untruth. Yictorv Girl. T9. 34 Agnes L. Miller A gentle maid with eyes of brown. Carnival, ’19; Girls’ Coun¬ cil, ’17; Orpheus, ’19, ’20; Girls’ Glee Club, ’18, ’19, ’20 (Pres. ’20) ; Victory Girl, ’19. Jerome T. Miller And when a lady’s in the case, You know, all other things give place. Debate, ’19, ’20; D. H. S. S. O. House of Representa¬ tives, ’20; Forum, ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20 (Pres. ’20); Mask and Wig, ’19, ’20 (Pres. ’20); Observer Staff, ’20; Zaragueta, ’20; Senior Class Play, ’20. Merle Miller The greatest truths are sim¬ plest, and so are the great est men. Boys’ Class Track, ’19. Twila Miller The very dust of whose writing is gold — But herself — ah! she is a jewel. Arion, T8; Agora, ’19, ’20; Decanois Staff, ' 20; Delta, T8; Orpheus, T9, ’20; Re¬ view Storv Contest, ’20; Ukelele Club, T9, ’20; Mask and Wig, T9, ’20; Senior Class Play, ’20. Catherine Mitchell And she that was not only passing fair, But was withal discreet and debonair. Junior Art League, ’17; Girls’ Athletic Club, T7. Georgie Mitchell Thou art a beautiful thought, and softly bodied forth. 35 A LICE MONTGOM ER Y Go then merrily to heaven. Agora, ' 20; (1. A. A., ' 17. ' 19. ’20: Orpheus, ’19, ' 20; Glee Club. ’19. ’20; Orch., ' 19, ’20; Baseball, ’20. Robert Moessner seem as nothing in the mighty tcorld. Aida Morris Oh, grant me, heaven, a middle state, Xeither too humble or too great. Carnival. ’19; G. A. A., ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20; Girls’ Class Baseball, ' 19; Girls ' Hike Club, ’18, ’19, ' 20; Junior Art League, ’20; Pvm, ’20; Girls’ Class Hoekev. ’20; Thrift Club, ’19. Cleo Morrow Those who love my heart would never wish it lower to suit my stature. Decanois Staff, ' 20; Observ¬ er Staff. ’20; Orpheus, T9. ' 20; Poster Club, ’20; Glee Club, T9, ' 20; Hockey Team (Capt. , T9. Margaret R. Morthland aitI i. ' that ' s as well said as if I’d said it myself. Agora, T9, ’20; Arion, T8; (Irpheus, T9, ’20; Hrls’ Class Volley-ball, T9; Girls ' Hike Club, T9. ’20; Girls’ Class Baseball. T9; I. A. L., ’20; G. A. A.. T9. ’20; Girls’ Class Hoekev, ' 20; Carnival, T9. Cole Morton will sf eak out, for I dare not lie. Boys’ Glee Club, ’20; Ro- taro, ’20; Science Club, ' 20; Review Story Contest (2nd prize), ’20. 36 Mildred L. Mount It’s guid to be merry and wise. Junior Art League, ’19, ’20; Orpheus, ’19, ’20. Howard Murray “He wishes well’’ is worth¬ less, Unless the deed go with it. Second Football Team, ' 20; Bovs’ Working Reserve, T9. Malcolm P. Murphy Ye know 1 right icell, how meek so’er he seems, So keener hunter after glory lives. Forum, ' 20; Boys’ Working Reserve, T9; Liberty Loan Story Contest Winner, T9. Kenneth D. Myers will it, so order it, let my will stand as a reason. Bovs’ Working Reserve, T8, T9; Football, T9. Nellie Murphy I find earth not gray but rosy. G. A. A., T7, T8, T9, ’20; Basket-ball, ’20; Hockey, T9, ’20; Volley-ball, T9, ’20; Indoor Baseball, T9, ' 20; Science Club, ' 20. May Aileen Myers Is there a tongue like De¬ lia’s o’er her cup, That riots for ages without winding up? Thrift Club, T9. 37 Della Neibuhr Her stature teas tall—I hate a dumpy woman. Carnival, ’19. Oscar J. Owen He who knows and knows that he knoivs is a wise man, follow ' him. Debate, ’20; Dccanois Staff, ’20; Observer Staff, ’19; Forum, ’18, ’19 (Fres., ’20) ; Mask and Wig, ’18, 19, Pres., ’20; D. H. S. S. O (Speaker) House, ’20; Cheer Leader, ' 20; Zara- gueta, ’20; Commencement Program. Alfred Xelson One glaring chaos and wild heap of wit. Carnival, ' 19; Boys’ Work- inp Reserve, ’18, 19; Mask and Wip, ’20; Observer Staff, ' 20; Victory Boy, ’19; Senior Class Play, JJ0; Charleston Reading Contest, ’20; Commencement Pro¬ gram. Lillian E. Paisley True wit is nature to ad¬ vantage dressed. What oft was thought, hut ne’er so well expressed. Aristos, ' 20; G. A. A., ’17. ’18, 19, ' 20; Girls’ Class Hockey, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, ’19, ' 20; Mask and Wig, ’20; Observer Staff. ' 20; Victory Girl, ’18; Sen¬ ior Class Play, ’20. Stephen E. O’Connell ’Tis not indeed my talent to engage hi lofty trifles, or to swell my page With wind and noise. Forum, ’17, ’18; Rotaro, ’19, ’20; Bovs’ Class Track, T9, ’20; Varsity Track, T9, ’20; Varsity Football. T9. ’20; Boys’ Class Baseball, T7. Elsie Parker She grasps the skirts of happy chance, And breasts the blows of circumstance. Pvm, ’20; Agora, T9; Aris¬ tos, ’20. 38 Harvey Parker I awoke one morning and found myself famous. Boys’ Council, ’19; Decan- ois Story Contest Winner, ’20; Delta, ’19; Forum, ’18, ’19, ’20; Carnival, ’19; Sen¬ ior Class Play, ’20. Emory Parks A workman that needeth not to be ashamed of his work. Boys’ Working Reserve,’19; Rotaro, ’20; Science Club, ’20; Victory Boy, ’19. Carl Pattengale Little said is soonest mend¬ ed. Forum, ’20. Mildred Peabody The light of loir, the purity of grace. Arion, ’18; Agora, ’19; Aristos, ’20; G. A. A„ ’17; Girls’ Council, ’17; J. A. L., ' 18, ’19, ' 20; Thrift Club. T9; Carnival, T9; Victory Girl, T9. Erna Margaret Pritchett She ceased, and left so pleasing on their car, Her voice that, listening still, they seemed to hear. Arion, T8, T9; Aristos, ’20; Carnival, T9; Delta, T 9: G. A. A.. T9, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, T9, ’20; Girls ' Glee Club, T9, ’20; Observer Staff, T9, ’20; Orpheus, T9, ’20; Ukelele Club, T9, ’20. Richard R. Ranson He’s armed without that ' s innocent within. Boys’ Class Basket-bill, ’20; Second Basket-ball Team, ’20; Science Club, ’20. mmm Hazel Rau Our acts our angel ' s arc, for good or ill. Junior Art League. ' 20. Emmett Reedy ’Tis great. ' tis manly to dis¬ dain disguise. 1st Team Football, ’IS, ' 19. ’20; Basket-ball. ' IX. T9, ' 20; Yarsitv Track. ' 20; Class Track, ' T9; I). H. S. S. O. H. of R.. ’20. Violet Rac The way that takes the town. Junior Art League, T9, ’20; l’i ' stcr ( 1 ub, Goldie Reeves Self-reverence, self-knowl¬ edge, self-control. Clarence William Ray Still water, they say, ever runs deep. Band, T7, T8, T9; Class Of¬ ficer. ’20; Bovs’ Glee Club, ’20; Bank (Pres.). ’20; De¬ late. ' 20; Charleston Read¬ ing Contest. T9. ' 20; Mask and Wig, T8, T9, ’20; Ro- taro, T7, T8. T9, ’20; Or¬ chestra, T7. T8. T9, ' 20; Senate. ' 20; Observer Staff, ’20; Boys ' Council, T8. Ralph Reeves An honest heart possesses a kingdom. 1). H. S. S. O. House of Representatives, ’20: Boys’ Working Reserve, T9; Ro- taro, ' 20; Victory Boy. T9. 40 Helen Richardson Quirt and studious all the days of her life. Aristos, ’20. Ruth E. Roberts Her wit was more than man. Her innocence a child. Agora, ’19; Arion. ' 18: Aristos, ’20; Delta, ’18; Ob¬ server Staff (Editor), ’20; Orchestra, ’19, ’20; Thrift Club, T8; Girls’ Glee Club, T9, ’20; Carnival, T9; Girls’ Council, T8, T9; Victory Story Contest Winner, T9: Class Officer. T9. Ruth Ann Riggs I ' s wicked, I is. Is mighty U ' icked; anyhow, I can’t help it. Athletic Board of Control, ’20; G. A. A., T7. T8, T9, ’20 (Pres., T9) ; Girls’ Class Baseball. T9 (Capt.) ; Girls’ Tennis (Champion Singles; Doubles), T9; Girls’ Coun¬ cil, T7, 18, T9; Girls’ Hike Club (Pres.), T9. Eloise Robinson A young lady of a good deal of spirit. Carnival, T9; G. A. A., T7, T8, T9, ’20; Girls’ Class Baseball, T9; Girls’ Class Hockev, T8, T9; Girls’ Hike Club, T7. T8, T9, ’20; Jun¬ ior Art League, ’20; Or¬ pheus. T9. ’20; Ukelele Club, T8, T9, ’20. Daisy Frances Roberts So perfectly the lines ex¬ press A tranquil, settled loveli¬ ness. Agora, T9; Arion, T8; Aristos, ’20; Decanois Staff, ’20; Delta, T8; Girls’ Glee Club, T9. ’20; Thrift Club, T8. T9; Victory Girl, T9. Donald Rodgers The manly part is to do with might and main what you can do. 41 Ralph Rogers He ' s true to God who’s true to man. Boys’ Glee Club, ’20; Boys’ Working Reserve, ’18, 19; Science Club, ’20. Kenneth Roney Studious lie sate, with all his hooks around. Carnival. 19; Bovs’ Glee Club, ’19, ’20; Orchestra. ’19, ' 20; Senior Class Play, ’20. J. Willard Roth fuss Good to look upon, and good to listen to. Rotaro. 19, ’20; Bovs’ Glee Club. ’19. ’20. Myrtle Rutherford Having wisdom with each studious year. Harold T. Ryder He was one of the most up¬ right men I ever knew. Russell Sawyer If ho does his best. Science Club, ’20; Victory Boy, ’19. Georgiana Schaub She’s all my fancy fainted her. Agora,’19,’20; Carnival ’19; G. A. A., ' 18, ’19, ’20; Girls ' Class Hockey, 18; Girls’ Class Volley-ball, ’18; Girls’ Hike Club. ’18, ’19. ’20; Mask and Wig, ’19, ’20; Victory Girl. ’19; Thrift Club, T8, T9; Zaragueta. Fannie Schneiders Most joyful let the Poet be, It is through him that all men see. Girls’ Glee Club, T9. ’20; Pym, ’20; Carnival, T9. Mildred H. Schroeder True case in writing comes in art, not chance. Decanois Story Contest Winner, ’20; Pym, T9; Ob¬ server Staff, T9, ’20; Girls’ Hike Club, T9; G. A. A., T9. Mary Elizabeth Schudel Begone, dull Care! thou and I shall never agree. G. A. A., T7, T8. T9, ’20; Carnival, T9; Girls’ Class Basket-ball, T8; Girls’ Council, T9; Poster Club, T9; Ukelele Club. ’20. Annis Schneiders Strange to tell, she practiced what she preached. Carnival, T9. Frank B. Scott A courage to endure and to obey, A hate of gossip, parlance, and of sway. Bovs’ Class Baseball, T8, T9, ’20; Bovs’ Council. T8, T9; Victory Boy, T9. 43 Grace C. Scott A lining heart is the begin¬ ning of all knowledge. Science Club. ’2 ' ). Vikci m Shafer l.ooking wistfully with wide bine eyes, As in a picture. Agora, ' 17. ’18. ’19. ’20 ; Car¬ nival. ' 19; G. A. A.. ’17. ’IS. ’19. ’20; Class Basket-ball. ’17. ’18 ’19; C iris’ Hike Club. ’19. ’20; Girls’ Glee Club. ’19, ' 20; Thrift Club, T8; Victory Girl. T9; Ten¬ nis (Doubles Champ ), ’IS. Eleanor Scranton To doubt her fairness were to want an eye. Arii n, ' 18; Agora, T9, ’2); Thrift Club. T8. Merle Shaw His heart as far from fraud as heaven from earth. Class Basket-ball. T8, T9. 20; Varsity Basket-ball.’20; Bov s’ Working Reserve, T7. Wilma R. Senour A gentle priestess of the Wise. Junior Art League, ' 20; Vic¬ tory Girl, T9. Kathleen Sheehan An open-hearted maiden, true and pure. Pvm. ’20; Science Club, ’2‘). 44 ■9BB Vannie Sheiry I believe in i Htiii ' as much good outen life as you kin. Chimes of Normandy; Car¬ nival, ' 19; G. A. A., ’17, ’18, ’19. ’20; Class Basket-ball, ’20; Hockev, ’19; Girls Hike Club, ’19, ’20 (Pres. ' 20); Baseball, ’19. Oneida Shepherd Disguise our bondage as tee will, ’Tis woman, zooman, rules us still. G. A. A., ’17, ’18, ’19; Girls’ Class Basket-ball, 18, ’19; Girls’ Hike Club, ’19. Sarah Shively Ah! blessed with temper whose unclouded ray Can make tomorrow cheer¬ ful as today. G. A. A., ’17; Carnival, ’19; Girls’ Class Basket-ball, ' 17; Poster Club, ’19; Thrift Club, ’19. Frederick Seifert He was faultless in his deal¬ ings. Genevieve Smith There is none like her, none. Agora, ' 20; Junior Art League, ’19, ’20; Pym, ’19, ’20; Victory Girl, ' 19. Mildred Smith Half light, half shade She stood, a sight that made old men young. 45 Hershel Sowers Oh, what may man within him hide. Though angel on the out- ward side. Thrift Club. T8, T9; Vic¬ tory Boy, T9. Mildred Sprowel Truth is large’, our aspira¬ tion Scarce embraces half zee be. Aristos ' 20; Ukelele Club ’20; Girls’ Glee Club ’20; G. A. A. T9; Girls’ Class Baseball T9; Girls’ Class Volley-ball T9. Mildred Spates Kind hearts are more than coronets. Victory Girl, T9. Helen States Her lovely looks a sprightly mind disclose. Girls’ Athletic Assn. T9,’20; (lirU ' (� lce lull 20; Poster Club T9. ’20; Thrift Club T9; Victory Girl T9. Daniel Spence am not only witty in my¬ self, but the cause that wit is in other men. Vie-Lucy Stich She was jest the quiet kind, IVhose natur’s nezrr vary. Girls’ Athletic Association ' 17; Thrift Club T8; Car¬ nival T9. 46 Mary Elizabeth Stoufeer All graceful head, so richly curled. Agora ’19; Arion ’18; Aris- tos ’20; Delta ’18; Observer Staff ’18, ’19; Thrift Club ’18; Victory Girl ’19; Girls’ Council T8, T9. Pauline Stoy Seasons may roll But the true soul Burns the same where’er it goes. May Zelma Straughn Light of foot and light of spirit. Pym ’20. Wilmier Talbert I say little, and accomplish much. Boys’ Working Reserve T9; Victory Boy T9; Normal Typewriting Contest T9. Grace Stivers Faith and hope themselves shall die, While deathless charity re¬ mains. Roy W. Taylor He leas a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again. Boys’ Class Baseball T9; Boys’ Working Reserve T9; Victory Boy T9. 47 Gerald Telling Victor he must ever be. Rotaro ’19, ’20; Bovs’ Glee Club ’20; D. H. S. S. O. Bank Director ’20; Second Football Team T9; Varsity Football ' 20; Victory Bov T9. Josephine Todd A full-celled honeycomb of eloquence, Stored from all flowers. Girls’ Council T7; G. A. A. T7,T8,T9, ’20; Class Hockey ’20; Girls’ Glee Club ’20; Pym ' 20; Victory Girl T9; Thrift Club T7; Review Story Contest ’20. Melville Tenney favor, yes, indeed — fa¬ vor a good time. Rotaro, T9, ’20; Science, ' 20 (Pres.); Class Baseball. TO ’20. W I LLl A M T OM LI N SON Sarcasticf So, he never meant it. Class Track, T7; Class Bas¬ ket-ball, T8; Carnival, T9; Band. T8. T9. Dorthea Jean Thrift Good sense, which only is the gift of heaven. Girls’ Athletic Assn T6, ’ 17 : Class Basket-ball T6; Thrift Club 18; Victory Girl T9; Girls’ Council T7. Goldia Trainor Oh, your sweet eyes, your low replies. Girls’ Athletic Assn. ' 18; Girls’ Class Hockey T8; Victory Girl T9. 48 Ruth Traughber You speak As one who fed on poetry. Decanois Staff ’20; Arion ’18; Agora ’19; Aristos ’20 (Pres. ’20) ; Pvm ’19, ’20 (Pres. ’19) ; D. ' H. S. S. O. House of Representatives ' 20; Delta ' 18; Carnival ’19. Ada Turner Fair without, faithful with¬ in. Girls’ Athletic Association T7, T8; Orchestra T9, ’20; Thrift Club T7, T8. Mildred Travjs A daughter of the gods, di¬ vinely tall, And most divinely fair. Orpheus T9, ’20. Lynn Veech My aims are not ambitions and my wishes are but small. Boys’ Class Basket-ball ’17, T8, T9; Varsity Basket-ball T9, 20; Second Basket-ball Team T8, T9; Boys’ Class Baseball ’17; Boys’ Class Track T9; Varsity Track T9; Boys’ Working Reserve T9; Victory Boy T9. Marie Trierweiler Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. William Van Dyke Everyone likes and respects a self-made man. 4 Mabel Wacaser l ntu’isting all tlic chains that tic the hidden soul of harmony. Girls’ Glee Club ’18, ’19 ' 20; Orpheus ’19, ’20; Carnival ’19. Ralph Wempen I heard him walking across the floor, As he always does with heavy tread. Helen Watson Those move easiest zeho haze learned to dance. Arion ’18; Agora ’19; Girls ' Council ' 17, ’18. Charlotte West There is a garden in her face Where roses and sweet lilies grow. Girls’ Athletic Association ’17. ’18, ’19; Pym ’18, ’19; Orpheus ’19, ’20 (Pres.’20) ; Mask and Wig ’19. ’20; Jun¬ ior Art League ’18. ' 19, ' 20: Carnival ’19. Gladys Wheatley Ah, but she was ( ' leasing to the eye! 50 Alice Wheeler Fairest of the fair. Erma White Ruth Whitsett Nothing great was ever accomplished without en¬ thusiasm. Observer Staff ’20; Girls’ Athletic Assn. ’20; Girls’ Hike Club ’20; Junior Art League ’19, ’20; Pvm ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20; Carnival ’19; Thrift Club T8. Paul Wilson He builded better than he knew. Yarsitv Track, T9; Class Track, T9. Eunice Wise Dark eyes, eternal soul of pride. Margaret Wood Hair of auburn and eyes of blue. Arion T8; Agora T9; Aris- tos ’20; Carnival T9; G. A. A. T7, T8, T9, ’20; Girls’ Class Basket-ball T9; Girls’ Class Hockey T9; Girls’ Hike Club T8, T9, ’20; Vic¬ tory Girl T9. 51 Clifton Wylie hare always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts. Hoys’ Class Basket-ball ' 20; Boys’ Working Reserve ’17, ’18 ' ; Science Club ’20. Elizabeth S. Young She zeas a phantom of de¬ light When first she gleamed upon my sight. Arion ’18; Agora ’19; Aris- tos ’20; D. H. S. S. O. House of Representatives ’20; Thrift Club’19; Ckclcle Club T9. ’20; Victory Girl T9; Girls’ Glee Club 20: Carnival T9. Raymond Young He is great who is what he is from Nature, and who never reminds us of others. Observer Staff ’20; Victory Boy T9. 52 Pauline M. Barnes They, believe me, zclio await no gifts from chance, have conquered fate. Normal Stenography Con¬ test, ’19, ’20; Victory Girl, ’19. William Bean He speaketh not, and yet there lies A conversation in his eyes. Carnival, ’19; Chimes of Normandv, ’18; Boys’ Glee Cluh, ’18, ’19, ’20; Orpheus, ’ 20 . D. M. Burner A Soldier of Fortune. Forum, ’18, ’20; Senior Play, ’20; Boys’ Council, ’18. Arthur Jamison He was a good fellow, and all the boys liked him. Clarence Van Gundy He might Have sat for Hercules, so muscular He spread, so broad of chest. Rotaro, ’18; Football, ’17, ’18. 53 History of the Class of 1920 A COMEDY IN ONE ACT AND MANY SCENES Dramatis Personae: Father Time, Eubilo, and others. Father Time: Never a rest—on and on—what ho! W ho comes at so great a speed—why ’tis Eubilo. —Enter Eubilo. Eubilo: Stop, stop, Father Time, let not more sand now fall; Again are the clocks turned back—yea, one and all. And they won’t be set right till another fall. Father Time: Ah! now we can rest—ah me! how you ' ve run— Eubilo: But hark to my tale or I ' m undone. Father Time: Yea—hand me the scroll, boy; see that ' tis unrolled. And tell me what’s that place marked with purple and gold: Ve will read of the past as there it is told. Eubilo: It begins in September, nineteen hundred and sixteen; Ah! this part of the history I never yet have seen. ' Tis of a class in Decature of nineteen hundred twenty. And goodly history of this class we have right here aplenty. Are you ready, Father Time, shall 1 all of it now read ? Father Time: Pick out the main facts, boy: I’m ready—straight proceed. Eubilo: Directly upon entering, they settled down to hard work. They had come for self-improvement, and not anyone would shirk. When they were jeered at they never seemed to hear, But passed straight on from Freshmen to their Sophomore year. Now they never were Egyptian, on the Nile they did not dwell. But they worked without conscription, winning thirteen deltas, so they tell. And above the mighty Seniors, Freshmen. Juniors, and all, They won the name of champions in hoys’ class basket-ball. Then all too soon, another year had past. They were Juniors now, upperclassmen at last! Organization !—They were banded in one; And then their work as a class was begun. First, for their leader, they chose Cordon Lipe To keep them together and to keep them in right. At the Junior party all had a wonderful time. In athletics the girls shone splendid in their prime. In hockey so sure was their aim at the ball They, too, won the honor of being first among all. In entertaining the Seniors they were at their best. And in all they did and planned there was heartiness and zest. Father Time: Read on. my lad, thv tale is full of interest. Eubilo: But June of rose-scent steadily came on, And before they scarcely knew it, another year had come and gone. They again chose Cordon Lipe as their able president. For a finer one than he, e’en the gods do not invent. 54 With diligence they worked, student government to create; A house they organized and a grave and wise senate. Now the duty of this congress was good order to maintain And the good name of the D. H. S. most loyally to sustain. Now this Senior Class could argue, fine as any in the land. And from it came eight debaters who for victory made a stand. From judges fair and fearless one decision rightly won; Though all were not successful, all did work that was well done. Then, too, of writers, this class had of the best; With class-pride running over, won the big Review Contest. Of the Senior party’s grand success, ’twould take me long to tell; Oh! the dance and laugh and merriment, ' twas like a wedding bell. At hockey and boys’ basket-ball, each team piled up a score, And championships in these two sports brought honors more and more. Father Time: A goodly tale, my Eubilo, what more hast thou to say? Eubilo: At last there came, of all fair days, the graduation day. And some came out upon the stage and proudly said their say. The diplomas they were given out, and each one swelled with pride As out into this world he stepped, this world so big and wide. Father Time: So ends the tale? Eubilo: Oh, I say Cod bless that Class of Twenty; Grant work and good deeds aplenty; Watch them and keep them all through the time; May they go “onward and upward and true to the line. Curtain. — Bernice Deetz, ' 20. Class Poem 20 Many, many years ago Our forefathers, now departed, Founded for us this great high school. That their sons might he broad-minded And advance in paths of learning; That their minds might he developed Just as much as were their muscles. And that they might know their duty In the building of this nation. 55 Then the later generations Added to the size and beauty Of this famous institution— Made for it a reputation. Made it known as a great high school, Which stands first in all things mighty. And they won for it much honor I loth in games of brain and muscle. When we came into this high school We came not to live on honors That our fathers won and left us. But we came to add our life-blood— To make bigger and make better That which needs must be made better. We came. too. to gain much knowledge Of the better things we live for That we. too. might learn the method And the means to make a living. Now the time is swiftly coming When we, too. must leave this high school, Leave this mighty institution Which has trained us for our life-work. And has made us men and women: Men with grit to face the hardships. Hardships that will soon confront us In defeats and in successes. So, to those who came before us Do we bow in sincere homage; Bow with deepest love and reverence For the things that they did for us. And to those we leave behind us, Those who now are what we once were. Do we trust our fathers’ honor To their loyal care and keeping. Temple Alexander. ’20 SPRING Tell me. how do we know when spring is here? By the wooing sound of the branches near. When the frozen earth gives up her lost dead. And the snowdrop lifts its glistening head. When the robins come and their melodies sing. Till our hearts respond as we say “ Tis Spring.” Verne Peterson 56 Hazel Williamson Helen Crabtree lit itUniwriant To those two members of our class whom that Higher Power has seen fit to remove to the eternal resting-place, we reverently dedicate this page. Their place in our school life can never be refilled, and we should never wish it to be. even if it were possible; rather, we prefer always to think of them as pleasant memories, helpful influences, realizing the while that there is a Divine Hand which guides the world and knows what is best. We say with Lyman Abbott: “The life of righteousness, unselfishness, and service¬ ableness never dies, never ceases to exist, but ever lives with an ever-increasing fulness.” 57 Junior Class History Into these famous halls those Freshmen came, Verdant, ' tis true, as always Freshmen are, Yet firm, indeed, in their resolve to win They hitched their aspirations to a star. Soon locker combinations became mastered. Seniors were the idols in the hearts Of those poor youngsters, for ’twas they who aided The Freshmen in accomplishing those arts. Their patriotic spirit then arose, And stirred those loyal Freshmen every one, A fifty-dollar bond did they propose To buy, to help in conquering the Hun. As Sophomores that class returned next fall Quite self-assured and anxious to display Their numerous powers,—in every form of ball, In school work, and in a patriotic way. The Sophomore girls were very proud, indeed. Because their splendid team in basket-ball The championship did win. They did exceed The mighty Seniors—and yet that’s not all. Six deltas to the Sophomores were awarded And other honors, too. did they achieve. They felt their worthy efforts were rewarded And others thought so. too, I do believe. On the third round of young ambition’s ladder We find that class as Juniors in the fall, Anxious to prove their worth in noble manner. By doing well their tasks both great and small. The organizing of the class came first, A privilege denied until this year. With leaders strong and willing for the trust The class has progressed, now its goal is near. Again the coveted goal of championship Was gained by Junior girls in basket-ball. An honor well deserved, you must admit, Next year they’re Seniors, until then,—that’s all. The social ladder, too, this class is climbing. By far the prettiest party e’er enjoyed, The gym—transformed—was witness to when watching The Juniors’ frolic—’twas happiness unalloyed. And when the members of the class of Twenty-one The longed-for goal of Seniorship shall gain, They are determined when their deeds are done To have won distinction in these halls of fame. Mary Foran, ’21. 58 J unior Class Soi ' Homoki Class Freshman Class Manila Adams Pearl Robertson Slip iHarii 50 Jffreitrlj Honors Merit has many rewards. One of the highest recognitions for excellence bestowed upon the members of the graduating class, is the Mary Y. French Honor. Jn 1913 Miss French, a former member of our faculty and one who is greatly interested in educational pursuits, especially our school, gave one thousand dollars to the Hoard of Education, the interest of which sum was to be divided between two members of the graduating class of each year, provided that they conformed to certain requirements designated by Miss French. The winners of the honors must be prominent seniors, have been students in the school for at least two years, be members of a literary society, have a good scholarship record, have cooperated with the administration, and have manifested an interest in the various school activities. They are selected by the faculty. The persons named below have been the deserving winners of the Mary V. French Honors in the past. 1913—Elizabeth Galloway Fred Schlarb 191-1—Walter Risley Freda Smith 1915—Wilfred Miller Emanuel Rosenberg 62 1916— Flora Baker William Requarth 1917— Lois Engleman Holten Hornbeck 1918— Charles Mills Frank Pears 1919— Pearl Robertson Marilla Adams This year in the class of 1920 there are, no doubt, a number of students worthy of these honors and it will be difficult to decide which are most deserving. The class of 1920 here presents its congratulations to the winners of the Mary W. French Honors both past and future. May the class of 1920, having in mind the principles for which these honors stand, always uphold as high ideals. D. H. S. S. O. Bank The biggest practical experiment that the Decatur High School has put into operation this year is the D. H. S. S. O. Bank. The field of banking is new in the high school, although the business of our institution demands the handling of thousands of dollars per year. This year the amount will be approximately fifteen thousand dollars. The bulk of this money, which comes from societies and organizations, is handled by the Commercial Department of the school, and it will not come into or through the bank. The object of ' the bank is, therefore, not to facilitate the handling of the money of the school, but to create in the students the habit of saving; teaching them to value the small coins as well as those of large denominations. Questionnaires were passed out to the students in order to obtain an approxi¬ mate estimate of the success such an undertaking would have. About five hun¬ dred students replied positively that they would patronize the bank. Upon the foundation of these promises of support, the bank was organized. A Board of Directors was chosen as follows: Herschel Hart, Gerald Telling, Harold Johnson, Sam Wagonseller, William Whitfield, Henry Heil, and Clar¬ ence Ray. From this Board of Directors the following officers were elected: President—Clarence Ray. First Vice-President—Wm. Whitfield. Second Vice-President—Herschel Hart. Secretary—Henry Heil. Since the bank was a new experiment some changes had to be made in the plans. The experiment was a success, and upon the firm foundation established this year, a lasting and most successful institution may be built. Clarence Wm. Ray, ’20. 63 Top row (left to right—Mueller, Armstrong. Johnson, Jack, Shockley, Kay, Hanson f Pres.). Bottom row—Drake, Krgan, Jamison, Berry, I ' owen, Koran. The Decatur High School Student Organization Congress W herever a group of people are brot together in social relationship, there must he common agreements of conduct. We, as a high school, must have rules to mold our conduct. This year we have adopted a new form of student govern¬ ment. In the fall a group of students representing each of the four classes, drew up a constitution which was adopted by the students. This constitution, modeled after the Constitution of the United States, groups the pupils into an organization called the Decatur High School Student Organ¬ ization. The governing power is vested in a Congress composed of two Houses: the Senate, and the House of Representatives. The Senate consists of thirteen members chosen from the Junior and Senior classes by the faculty. The mem¬ bers of the House of Representatives are elected by the students, one representa¬ tive to every twenty students. All business of the Congress is carried on in committees. The chairman and one other member of each committee must be Senators; the others are Repre¬ sentatives. There are six standing committees: Athletic, Discipline, Vocational- Civic. Commercial, Social, and Executive. The bills are formulated in the various committees, presented to the Senate, and then, if passed there, presented to the House, upon whose adoption they become effective. A Congressional Record, published after each meeting of the House, is read to the students, in order that they may be duly informed of all proceedings. Although the Congress has been functioning only a short time, manv worth while things have been accomplished under the able leadership of Harold Hanson, 64 chairman of the Senate, and Oscar Owen, speaker of the House. The Athletic Committee has done commendable work in providing for the comfort of the various athletic teams that visited us. The Vocational-Civic Committee found its most important work in the voca¬ tional conference which it held, in cooperation with the V. M. C. A. In connec¬ tion with this work, the committee has filed a number of college catalogues in the library, to aid students in selecting their colleges. Owing to the conge sted conditions of our school, the Discipline Committee had ample opportunity to try its ability. It formulated a plan to lessen the num¬ ber of students in the corridors during periods, and to assist strangers visiting the building. A savings bank for high school students was the splendid contribution of the Commercial Committee. Here the students may deposit small savings and thereby cultivate thrifty habits. With the advent of dancing into our school social functions, the Social Com¬ mittee found an effective method of entertaining the students. Noonday dances were held, each of the eight groups of students being allowed a dance once every four weeks. March 19, the annual Senior-Freshmen girls’ party was held, directed by the girls of the Social Committee. “By their works ye shall know them.” Thus it is that the D. II. S. S. O. Congress has made a successful beginning. As a result of the cooperat ion of all the committees, a firm foundation has been established upon which the future congresses may do further constructive work. cat « if 65 5 Top row (left to right) Hart (Adv. Mgr.). Alexander (litis. Mgr.), Johnson. Young, llanson. Second row Miller. Coffey. Ditto, F. Jack, Coyle, Mcllridc. Itottom row- Pritchett, Ilill, K. Roberts (Ed- itor), C. Morrow, Paisley, Whitsett, Schroeder, Hamilton. Absent—Nelson, Haggard, Cowcn. Ray, Harvell, Dcetz, H. Davis. Cushing, Austin. Swarthout. 67 JUNE The glorious June has come again And oh what wonders it brings. Commencement and flowers And sunny hours, And all the most wonderful things. In June the grass dons its richest cloak. The flowers their prettiest dresses. They sway in the breeze, They lift up their heads To receive the rain ' s gentle caresses. Oh. the month of June is the time for maids, The lanes are so shady and cool. The little boys caper And clap with glee With the thought of the ole swimmin’ pool.” Oh, in June the birds sing their gayest songs As they soar above earth so high. We all love the trees With their dancing leaves. And the clear, cloudless blue of the sky. Yes, the glorious June is here again And. oh. the wonders it brings. Commencement and flowers And sunny hours, And all the most wonderful things. Fannie Schneider, ' 20. “ZEPHERUS” The wind, a merry madcap fellow, A challenge to the hat doth bellow To join him in a merry chase As down the street they madly race. So whistling down the street he goes To fill the eyes and tan the nose. To rock the birds high in the trees Less gently than a passing breeze. Lucille Welman, ' 21. 68 His First American Saturday morning dawned on the small border town of La Mesa, New Mexico. In a low adobe bouse at the extreme end of the village, nearest the border, Miss Alice Woodbury, the new school teacher, was preparing her breakfast. On this particular morning Alice was exceed¬ ingly nervous. At short intervals she cautiously peered out of the window, as if she were afraid that someone might come. Moreover, her fears were well founded. On the table lay the reason. In big glaring headlines, the El Paso Morning Times gave a full account of the terrible raid on Columbus by Mexican bandits on that memorable morning of March 9, 1916. Houses had been burned, men had been murdered, and women had been carried away by the desperadoes. Special troops had been sent to many towns on the border, but La Mesa, regardless of its application, had received none. Such were the thoughts that raced thru the teacher’s mind. The food being ready, Alice seated herself to enjoy the scanty meal. Out¬ side, spring had arrived with all of its glory. The air was warm and balmy, birds were singing their mightiest, and every fruit tree was a mass of white. How different from the severe W isconsin winters to which Alice had been accustomed. Suddenly a shadow shot across the room. Alice wheeled about and stared out of the window. Like a flash it was gone. Alice remained as if turned to stone. Her eyes were riveted on the glass. She could almost hear her heart beat¬ ing. But the form, whatever it was, did not reappear. Alice forced herself to accept the explanation that a bird had caused the shadow and she was about to continue her meal when the broad rim of a sombrero moved slowly into view. It was instantly followed by the dark, greasy face of a Mexican. Alice screamed and the startled Mexican retreated a short distance. But his curiosity was not yet appeased, as it was plainly evident that he was trying to see into the house. Of course the first thing Alice did was to bolt the door. And then she experienced one hour of torture. The Mexican came no nearer or went no farther, but he strolled to and fro. never once taking his eyes from the window. When this had continued for some time, Alice was panic-stricken. How she wished that she were back in Wisconsin. Finally she struck upon a bold plan. She would go out and tell him that if he didn ' t go away her brother would kill him. She took it for granted that the Mexican understood English. So, assuming a hold attitude, she unbolted the door and strode out until she faced the Mexican. He scrutinized her with a look of amazement. “What do you want?” she demanded fiercely, tho her hands were trembling. The man’s face assumed a blank look and then he grinned. “Dispenseme listed, pero no sabe ingles,” he replied. “You get out of here or my brother will kill you. “Pero, senorita, le dye qite liable solamente espanol.” 69 This was all Alice could stand. Her fears regained possession of her as she turned and ded to the house. W hat must she do? W hat could she do? Again she thought of the Columbus raid. She snatched the paper and breathlessly re¬ read the following paragraph: “It is quite probable that spies preceded the main body of the bandits. These men marked the houses to be destroyed. This is the only explanation of Villa ' s rapid-fire work in which not a Mexican dwelling was molested. It would have been quite impossible for him to have picked out the American dwellings on the spur of the moment.” Alice stole softly to the window. Yes, he was still there. She brought her¬ self to the frightful realization that this man was a spy and that in a few hours she would be at his mercy. There was one last resort—the telephone. That instrument happened to be in the adjoining room by the window which faced the town. As Alice rushed to it. she threw a casual glance down the trcet. W ' hat she beheld nearly caused her to faint. The Mexican grocer, whose store was scarcely a hundred feet from her own home, had just come out with a large red Hag. After looking expectantly toward the south, he fastened the Hag above his door. This done, he reentered his place of business. Alice’s mind was a whirlwind. The grocer was a spy also. This was the signal for the attack. In a few moments the town would be in flames. It was a weak and quivering hand that held the receiver, and a similar one that pushed the button, four times—the school director ' s call. The director. Mr. Andrews, answered promptly. “Oh, Mr. Andrews. pleaded Alice, there ' s been a Mexican prowling around my house for over an hour. W hat shall 1 do?” Don’t be afraid of him. Miss W oodbury. soothed the director, “lie ' s per¬ fectly harmless, lie ' s the grocer ' s new boy just in from old Mexico. Evidently lie is curious about us Americans, and you ' re probably the first one lie’s ever seen. W ith a weak Thank you, Alice sank into a chair. She had forgotten to ask about the red flag, but later she learned that it was only the sign that the grocer had fresh meat for sale that day. Harvey Parker, ' 20. 70 Chief Red Eagle’s Visit As the mellow October sunshine shone through the air, I stole up to visit Grandmother’s room. I found the dear old lady sitting before the open fireplace, a pair of bright beads in her hands and a far-away look in her eyes that 1 knew meant a story. So 1 settled down at her feet, on a low stool, and laughingly said, “Tell it to me, Grand¬ mother.” “I was just thinking of the time when I first received these beads,” she began, taking off her spectacles and wip¬ ing them. “As you know, dearie, your Grandfather and I started life out West with nothing but love and a small cabin. We had no near neighbors, as you do now, for all around us was barren land except on one side where there was a small, dense wood, in which now and then an Indian skulked. We had been there about three weeks when your Grandfather said he would have to go to the village for supplies. The village was ten miles away. Well, Helen, the next morning he started off bright and early. I. watching him depart, felt a strange sense of coming evil, but 1 was determined not to be afraid. 1 finished all the housework and then baked a large batch of cookies and a pork roast. Looking out of the window 1 thought I saw an Indian seek the cover of the woods. I looked again but decided it was just a fancy. There was a brisk, crackling blaze in the fireplace so I sat down before it—and fell asleep. Presently 1 was awak¬ ened by a tapping on the window and glancing up I saw, much to my surprise and horror—Chief Red Eagle, the bravest warrior of the near Indian tribes. His face was smeared with paint and oil. Feathers danced triumphantly from his head. Over his shoulder was filing a bright red blanket. I can see, now, how funny he must have looked as he danced in front of the window, but 1 was thoroughly frightened then. Suddenly a thought came to my rescue. Going up to the win¬ dow I said, “You’d better go away! I’m going to call my husband !” “A cunning look passed over his face as he said in low, gutteral tones, ‘Heap big pale face no home. He squaw trying to fool me. Me see him go way.’ “So you see, dearie, there wasn’t anything to do but let him in. 1 cautiously advanced to the door and opened it. In he walked and stalked over to the fire¬ place and sat down cross-legged in front of it. Finally I timidly ventured some remark about the weather. His only reply was an unresponsive ‘Ugh !’ “Then finally, ‘You no polite! Me give visitors something to eat?’ “Taking this gentle hint I brought in the cookies and think of it, Helen, he ate the whole batch of them! He began to scowl again so I brought in another victim to the sacrifice, my pork roast—he ate it grunting, ‘Ugh! Well! Well!’ “I certainly had an afternoon of it. 1 fed him everything from fried potatoes to molasses candy. When your Grandfather returned the chief of the Indians was sitting before the fire, complacently eating—a doughnut in one hand and an apple in the other! He stayed a short time longer and then got up and started towards the door, saying. ‘Heap-nice afternoon! Nice pale-faces. Me call again sometime! ' and handing me these heads in a small basket he stalked out! Then I did the silliest thing! I fainted! W’e had lots of other visits from him, hut that was the otie that both of us long remembered,” finished (Grandmother. As the soft gray twilight came stealing into the room. I thanked Grand¬ mother for the story and started from the room. As 1 looked hack I saw her sitting among the flickering shadows, her hands folded peacefully in her lap, looking into the cheerful, dancing flames of the fireplace. Turning I tiptoed softly away from the land of dreams—into the land of reality. Eleanor Gillespie, ’22. THE ARMY A bleak northeaster chilled the blood. The driven rain was cold as sleet. ( ver the cobblestones the mud Lay thick along the sordid street; I ' nder a lowering, darkening skv. Singing a music—half refrain. A l’. S. brigade went by. Marching through Derville in the rain. Young men and strong, and some will die By bullet, bomb, shrapnel, and mine; Torn by the shreds of steel that fly From six-point-two and four-point-nine; The poison-gases’ choking breath Others will feel, and it may be That some will suffer, worse than death, Starvation in captivity. You could not hear the words they sang. You did not recognize the song. But clear to any listener ra ng The meaning—“Now we sha ' n’t be long; At last they heard the songs of war; Parades and field-days now were done; To eager ears the blizzard bore The grumble of the German gun. Cole Morton, ' 20 72 The Betrothal Shawl One rainy afternoon Ruth was looking through an old scrap book. On coming across a newspaper clipping she exclaimed, “Oh, Mother, please come and tell me what this means. Why have you saved it? Is there a story to it?” “One question at a time, my dear, hut really both can be answered as one. I keep that old clipping because it is part of a story.” “Tell it to me. Mother, please!’’ “Very well. Bring your little chair over by the win¬ dow. Now we are comfy. Once upon a time”—. “Oh, goody! Starts just like a real fairy st ory.” “Well, Ruth, you must content yourself and not in¬ terrupt, or our story hour will be up before we start. Once upon a time a dear old lady had spent many years as a missionary in India, hut because of the illness of her husband she was at last compelled to return to Amer¬ ica. After many years her husband died and the old lady was very lonely. She longed to go back to India, so when the chance came to do so, away she went. No one ever learned just what wonderful things she did. But after a few years the old lady returned because of ill health, and brought with her the most wonderful things, gifts that had been given her by people she had helped, and who loved her. “One day when she was sorting some garments to give to the needy, two let¬ ters arrived in the same mail, one from her granddaughter asking grandmother to send some relics from her missionary pilgrimage to show to her Sunday school class. The other was from an old friend asking her to go to Europe with her. Now the dear old lady was only waiting for just such a chance; of course she didn ' t feel old ! So without taking anyone into her confidence, she packed her bags with great excitement and bundling up some clothes to give to the church and a package to go to her granddaughter, she hurried away, leaving word with her maid to send both packages. On the day the boat sailed, the dear old lady wrote to her granddaughter explaining that she had sent a package and hoped it would do. “Eventually the bundle arrived with a note enclosed. ‘Hope these can be of use. Give to needy or dispose of as you see fit.’’ Oh, how disappointed grand¬ daughter was! The bundle contained not the odd jewelry or veils or laces that she expected, but some old dresses that grandmother must have worn when a missionary. Granddaughter supposed that the dear old lady had intended the garments as a reminder that her missionary pilgrimage had not been easy. “One dreadful day a cablegram came saying that the dear old lady had passed away. After a while the maid returned, bringing with her some papers, among which was a will disposing of the wonderful collection, and a special letter to the granddaughter. Look, Ruth, you will find the letter on the next page. “ ‘My Dear Child : “ ‘Words are pitiful things to express one’s deeper feelings. 1 can hardly tell you what you have meant to me. You have been to me my 7.1 (laughter and your own dear self combined. Your joys have made me young when I felt old. and now that I am passing oil to the greater peace, I want to leave you as a special gift, the contents of the package mailed to you the day I left for Europe. It is my most beloved treasure and is very valuable. It was part of my wedding dress and was given to me by your grandfather, and it was given to him by the mother of a little girl, whose life he had saved. Next to her child it was the mother’s dearest possession. It has been worn by princesses and always used as part of the bridal costume. I hope it will bring to you the joy and happiness it has always brought its possessors. Love, to you. “ ‘Your Grandmother.’ ” “What could the letter mean? Those old clothes were not valuable and cer¬ tainly not one ' s wedding costume; besides grandmother’s note had certainly said to give them to the needy. Every effort was made to locate the people to whom the old clothes had been given, but no trace of them could be found. Years passed and grandmother was only a sweet memory. On the grand¬ daughter’s wedding day, she was standing before the mantel looking at an old- fashioned portrait of a bride and thinking how very beautiful grandmother was and hoping she would look as well, at least in her lover’s eyes. While she was looking at the portrait her fiance was announced; he came in smiling and handing her a rosewood box said. ‘This is a gift for my betrothed.’ The girl took the box and wondcringly opened it. Oh. what a rare and beautiful India shawl! Richard took the shawl and put it around Mary—yes, dear, the granddaughter’s name is Mary. The feel of the shawl and the odor of the rosewood seemed to be whisper¬ ing to Mary of romance. Glancing at grandmother’s portrait she at once ex¬ claimed, ‘Oh, Richard, look! grandmother’s shawl! Can it be that same one? Where did you get it?’ “Richard, looking at the portrait, replied, ‘Surely there are not two such shawls in the world, for this shawl was made for the royalty and the designs are never repeated. It must be the same.’ “Mary could not wait until Richard had finished, she must know where he had found the shawl. This is the story Richard had told her: “ ‘One day while in a railroad station I was reading a newspaper when an unusual notice attracted my attention: “ ‘ “Owner W anted for Valuable India Shawl.” “ ‘Being interested in India relics I wrote to the pastor of the church and begged him to write me if the owner could not be found. Months after, 1 received a letter from the committee saying that the owner of the shawl had not answered the advertisement and they had concluded that the shawl was really meant to be used for the needy. So they decided to auction it. I attended the sale and just as soon as I saw the shawl it seemed to call out to me. And when I met you, dear, 1 knew why I bought it.’ “Mary, greatly excited, exclaimed, ‘Richard, that is the little city where grandmother used to live. Can’t we find out more about it? Grandmother used to have an old servant and I believe she is living there now. Shall we telegraph for her to come ?” 74 “The servant came at once and remembered that on the day that her mistress had sailed for Europe she had left two bundles to be sent, one to go to the church, and one to her granddaughter. There was no doubt that in the excitement of de¬ parture the bundles were exchanged. Thus Mary received her grandmother’s wonderful gift and wore it at her wedding. It has brought much happiness and joy to her.” “Mother! Your name is Mary. Is that your story?” “Yes, dear, and you and father are the blessings of the beautiful shawl.” “Where is the shawl, Mother?” “It is in the rosewood box—waiting.” Louise Epping, ' 21. The Sunset The great red sun was sinking behind the western hills when an old man, bent and feeble, reached the sum¬ mit of one of the first foothills of the Ozarks. Sitting down to rest at the crest of the hill, he took from the case he was carrying his violin, and, nestling it under his chin, as though it were a beloved child, he played. The song had never been heard before, nor has it been heard since that time, hut it held in it all the emotions which one feels ' when beholding that most beautiful of Cod’s creations, the sunset. At first it was full of trills, of runs, and of vivid flashes like the red clouds rifting the western sky, but, as the colors faded away, and as the stars came out in the sky above, it became low and soft, and finally it faded away into the stillness of night. As the old man played, another man had come up the slope and had taken a place by the traveler’s side. This man was also old, but, unlike the old traveler, he was strong and deep-chested, and his face was tanned by the sun of many years, and by the winds which swept the barren hills. As the music ceased, the newcomer spoke: “Stranger, what is it you were playing as I came up the hill? ’Twas won¬ derfully sweet and strangely full of memories of my past. At first it recalled to me my childhood—now long gone—and all its joys, its songs, its laughter, and its love; but, when it ended, I was thinking of that journey over the hills to the valley of the sunset, the journey on which I, and you also, will soon go, and from which we shall not return.” “I, too, was thinking of those things as I played. I was born in the valley below, and my childhood was spent in these hills. Hut I saw not their beauty. I thought that beauty was in the outer world, and that I must go and search for it. So I went away. I left my home, my loving father and my tender mother, and one who was dearer to m e than life, and I went into the world in search of beauty. “But, oil, 1 found it not. The world was full of strife, of lust, of greed. ’Twas full of discord, not of harmony. Xow 1 am old; my feeble strength is almost gone; and 1 have come hack to mv beloved hills to die. And have you lived here always ?” “1 was also horn in this valley and have lived here till this day. But I am going away. I had a friend in my boyhood, a hoy whom I adored and worshipped. I le was leader of us all. He led us in our play, our work, our songs, yes, even in our love. For there was one he loved better than life itself, and I loved, too. She returned his love and loved me, too, hut only as his friend. “Ihit he went away. I often longed to he with him. hut I had promised, when lie left, that I would watch o’er her he loved until he had returned. A week ago she died, and 1, freed from my trust, am hound for him I love. Easily I can find him, for his name is known to many. A year ago a stranger came who told of one who bore the loved name—of one who moved the world to wonder at his genius.” The old man paused, for by his side he heard a sob of love and anguish. Turning quickly he saw his companion sobbing, his head held in his old and withered hands. “W hy do you weep?” lie questioned. “You can not be he. lie was so tall, so straight, so strong, so full of manly beauty. 11 is hair was bonny brown, his tep was light, but you are old and bent. Your limbs are feeble, and vour hair is white with the snows of many winters. Are you my beloved friend, my David?” “Yes, John, 1 am. I have come back to you who loved me best. The world said it did love me, hut another soon will gain the place of honor fame would give to me. The world will soon forget; it loved me for my art alone. But you have loved me for myself and have ne’er grown weary of your love for me.” Mildred II. Schroeder. ’20. LEAVES Leaves, leaves. Beautiful leaves. Scarlet, crimson, and brown. Falling so gently From the trees, Beautifully covering the ground. Leaves, leaves, Beautiful leaves. W hy must you fall so soon ? You look so pretty On the trees, In the light of the silvery moon. Gertrude Mooney. 76 77 Football — First Team Football 1919 The warriors who matched their ability on the gridiron with that of other teams were very successful in every way, and the team from the Decatur High School finished the season in fine shape. In the opening game with Atwood, De¬ catur was able to hold her enemies to a tied score. The following game with Clinton was lost, but on the next week Taylorville invaded Decatur territory and met defeat. Then the team weakened and lost two games to Urbana and Bloom¬ ington, but retaliated soon after and won the next game from Springfield, our greatest rival on both field and floor. Decatur received a severe blow at this stage of the game by the loss of her able coach. Mr. Jones left for a better position in Kansas, and Mr. Drobnik took the team in hand, and put them to a course of hard training. Nevertheless, the team met defeat at the hands of both Champaign and Peoria, but they came back in the next home game and defeated U. High of Nor¬ mal. The final game of the season was played in foreign territory as usual, when Decatur journeyed to Joliet and met defeat on the northern team’s field. The class of 1920 wishes Captain-elect Mueller and his team the best of luck. May the strength of his team be feared throughout the state. First Team March Pinney, Captain Heil, Carver Telling Andrews, Sullivan Judy, Arrington Bowman Mueller , Captain-elect Whitfield. Jolly Reedy Bruso D” MEN Second Team End Myers Tackle Scott Guard Taggart Center Arnold Guard Bramblett, J. O’Connell Tackle S. O’Connell End Keener, Suffern Quarter F. Andrews Half Verner, Creach Full Robertson, Sayre Half McKelvey, Phleger. FOOTBALL SCORES Decatur 0 Decatur 6 Decatur 14 Decatur 0 Decatur 12 Decatur 6 Decatur 0 Decatur 0 Decatur 12 Decatur 27 Decatur 0 .... Atwood 0 .Clinton 14 . .Taylorville 0 .Urbana 13 . . Springfield 0 Bloomington 14 .Champaign 42 .Peoria 34 . ...U. High 9 .Bement 0 .Joliet 21 79 Football—Second Tka m Top row SutTern. Arnold, Creech. Keener. Murray, Lipe (Coach). Ilottom row—Meyers, Robertson, Ramsey, Savre, J. O’Connell, F. Andrews Football Prospects for 1920 Decatur has a wealth of material in the players who will return to school again next year. With the coaching of Mr. Cooke, and with Captain-elect Muel¬ ler, they ought to whip up a fast team out of the men who received their first initiation under fire the past season. With Mueller at quarter and Whitfield, Arrington and McKelvey in the back field, Decatur should have a whirlwind in her ofifensive attack. Then with Bowman, Judy, and several others who showed up well with the second team this year. Coach Cooke should have very little trouble in building up a fast and very strong line. As a whole, the football pros¬ pects for next fall promise a most successful season. Basket-ball for 1 920-1 92 1 The prospects for next year ' s basketball team are the best that we could wish for. Decatur will lose only two of the men who played on this year’s champion¬ ship team, so that there will be a wealth of material out of which Coach Cooke may mold his team for the season of 1920-1921. With the return of Captain Lipe, who made such a wonderful showing in the district tournament this year, and such men as Bowman, Whitfield, Arrington, Judy, Mueller, and Miller, as well as the second team men, Decatur should have a championship team next year. It is certain that the experience these men will receive from another year of training, they will make a strong bid for the state championship. It is the wish of the class of 1920 that the team of next year be a stronger and faster team than any before. Class Athletics 1919-1920 Class athletics were brought to the front in the Decatur High School more this year than any previous year. This is due, probably, to the increased interest of the students since the war in all forms of athletics. Class basket-ball, among the boys, was won by the Senior team; the Junior girls won in their tournament. Inter-mural basket-ball was introduced among the boys for the first time and was of interest to all who participated. There were three teams in the tournament, divided according to weight. The winner of Class I was the Dodge.” “Atwood” won in Class II. In the third class the “Reds” were the winners. In the girls’ hockey tournament last fall, the Senior team was victorious. They are planning to carry on class volley-ball, track, and tennis as well as their hikes. 81 6 Basket-ball—F i rst Team Standing I low man. Flowers, look (Coach), Miller, Judy. Second Row—Jolly, Mueller, l.i| c ((apt. elect I. Arrington. Front Wliithr.il Basket-ball 1919-1920 When we stop and look back over the basket-ball season just past we can readily see that it was a most successful one in every way. Although handicapped in six of our first semester games by the loss of Captain Johnson and six other men on the first squad, those who did represent us on the floor put up a great fight. Then in the second semester with the return of five old letter men includ¬ ing Lipe, Bowman, Whitfield. Arrington, Jolly, Judy and Mueller, Decatur High entered into the spirit of the game with interest and won all the remaining games 82 before the tournament. The team started out in the tournament with high spirits and hopes of winning the championship, and they went through the entire tourna¬ ment with the same fighting spirit, winning all four of their games and the championship in this district. In the state tournament Decatur was not so suc¬ cessful, due to the loss of both Lipe and Arrington, and as a result they lost their first game to Marion. During the entire season Decatur won eleven and lost seven games, scoring four hundred and fifty-two points to their opponents’ three hun¬ dred and thirty-two. “D” MEN First Team Lipe f Bowman f Jolly f Flowers c Miller c Mueller g Judy g Whitfield g Arrington g Second Team Pickerel f Cowger f Bopp f Ranson c McGowan c L. Veach g Shaw g Scott g Veach g BASKET-BALL SCORES Decatur 26 . .Clinton 37 Decatur 24. .U. High 12 Decatur 15 . . . Peoria Central 50 Decatur 10 . .... Bloomington 19 Decatur 13 . 20 Decatur 23. .U. High 14 Decatur 10 . 21 Decatur 19 . 37 Decatur No game . . . . . . . Bloomington Decatur 30 . ... v... 11 Decatur 37 . .Springfield 9 Decatur 26 . 20 Decatur 44 . 11 Decatur 34. 15 Decatur 27 . 7 Decatur 44 . 6 Decatur 34 . 10 Decatur 19 . 10 Decatur 17 . 23 Total Points—Decatur, 452; Opponents, 332 83 B as ket-balk—Second Team Seniors—Champions Left to right—Shaw, Wylie, Lynn Yeech, Hanson, Flowers. Absent from picture—Logan. J UNIORS Left to right—Peterson, Taulbee, I’opp, Ditto, Walley. Absent from picture—Mclfride, Shockley. Sophomores Left to right C ' owger, Doran, Louis Veech, Stearns, Miller. Absent from picture—Pennsinger. Seniors Bessire (Coach), Deetz, Murphy, Gillespie, Coffey, Shirey, Grimslcy, Dunston, Jack (Capt.). J CNioRS —Cham cions Dorm, Ammann, Jack, liartlrlt (( apt.), Stewart, Van ltellehem, Winston. Sophomores Liston, Hamilton, Bessire (Coach), Dempsey, Crossland. I’erkins. Golden (Capt.), Cantrell. 86 Freshmen Left to right—Winston, Haggard, Beckold (Capt.), Augustine, Musgrove, lines. li. Martin, Housum. Athletic Board of Control Top row (left to right)—Trimble, C. Lipe, Cook, Johnson, Whitfield. Seated— O. Hear, Riggs, Deam, M artin. 87 Ammanti. First row F. Jack. Paisley, (iritnsley, Herts, MorthlamI, otTry, Mill, Robinson, Murphy, Todd. Male, Shriry. Aginra Just twenty years ago Agora was launched into the ever-widening stream of Decatur High School societies. Now. after sailing a true, straight course through all manner of waters, we find her at the end of another prosperous journey. Last October the large, powerful craft turned a new bend in the stream. Because of her crowded capacity she went to port, leaving half her crew for the new ship Aristos. With new officers in command and with Mrs. Nelson at the wheel. Agora again set sail. With the installment of the new officers, a new chart was adopted. ' 1 his was nothing more or less than a definite course of study to be used in the society. 1 he subject of bells furnished two most interesting programs. Architecture was studied, and Miss Alice Roberts gave a very interesting talk on Oriental shrines and temples. Agora has devoted every effort to making itself a truly literary society, and one of which the school may be proud. The Agora Literary Society stands for a straight, clean course. She prefers calm waters, but does not falter when a wind arises, and she ever flings her ban¬ ner high to the breezes. “The river seeking for the sea Confronts the dam and precipice, Vet knows it cannot fail to miss— You will be what you will to be. Helen Lobenstein, ‘20. Top row (left to right)—Sullivan, Langdon, Shafer, Dunston. Schaub, Miller, Craycroft, Lonely, Scranton. Second row—Smith, Schudel. Henry, t owen, K. Jack ( Pres, elect), Traver. Montgomery, Kirby, Jami¬ son. Bottom row—Coffey, Foster. Bonifield, Bushev, E. Jack, Lobenstein, Monser, Kay, Lowrey, Absent from picture—Augustine (Pres.). 90 Aristos “Out of the old is the new created.” Aristos is a striking example of this adage. This comes clearly to mind when we recall the crowded condition of Agora, which necessitated a change. So a change was made; a new society was formed of the overflow. Aristos is unlike the proverbial “acorn and oak, but rather resembles Athena, who sprang fullgrown into existence. Miss Carroll was chosen as advisor of the new organ¬ ization. Since only the better students are eligible to membership in Aristos, we feel that it occupies a place of equal prominence with the other literary societies. As this society has as its object the improvement of the literary standards of its members, the programs have been a review of the lives and productions of great authors, as well as important current events. To those of you who shall fill our places, we, the present membership of Aristos, wish for you opportunities which shall yield abundant success. Vivian Haggard, ' 20. Top row (left to right)—Young, Foran, Davis (Pres.), Carroll (Adviser), Austin, Wood, Carter, Drake. Second row Elliott, Jacobs, Peabody, Traughber (Pres.-elect), Hill, McClelland, Ditto. Richardson. Bottom row—Stouffer, Paisley, Pritchett, English, Schultz, Haggard, Hale, Dooley, Tabor, Ash. Absent from picture—Winegamer, Regan, R. Roberts. 91 Arum The Arion Literary Society in the last year has been able to accomplish a great deal. Its work has been as instructive and useful as that of its big sisters, Agora and Aristos. Several changes were made in the constitution at the begin¬ ning of the year in order to make the terms of elegibility more fair and demo¬ cratic. Formerly a grade of M in any subject excluded a member from the society. This was changed so that a girl can hold a membership with a grade of G or above in English and an average grade of G in all other subjects, providing there is no failure. Another innovation was that of voting on new members. This has long been a fault of societies in that it allowed personal enmities to keep capable girls out of the society. Xow a girl may become a member if her grades permit, and the club membership i not already full. Arion is the first literary society in Decatur High School to introduce this democratic movement, and the change has been decidedly beneficial. An enjoyable social function which was held Jan. 26 was in the form of a “kid party.” This affair was both a source of enjoyment and a means of making the members better acquainted. The society has been more than fortunate in securing efficient officers. Mau- rine Golden, president of the first semester, and Dorothy Odor, her successor, have helped materially the advance of Arion. )ur adviser. Mi s Fullenwider, is one of our chief assets. With such leaders we hope to continue and better the work of Arion in the future. Gertritje Redwitz, ' 22. Top row (left to right)—Augustine, E. Humphrey. Durham. Denise, Clipston, Barnhart, E. Shaw. D. Shaw, M. Humphrey. Second row—Busch, Helpinstiiie. Anderson. Clayton, Denny. Dempsey, Golden (Pres.), Daniels, Beckold, Musgrove. Third Row—Liston, Hamilton, Drennan, Wilson, ( dor (Pres¬ elect). Whitfield, Martin, Lancaster, Wood, Ott. Absent from Picture—Redwitz, Freeman. 92 Jfimmt Under the careful guidance of Mr. Hecketsweiler, Forum enjoyed a very successful year. The plan of having the meetings after school, instead of at night, although disliked at first, came to be regarded as a marked improvement. By this plan, the time of the meeting was limited, and the society lost no time while transacting business and giving programs. The part that Forum played in school activities, was somewhat emphasized the past year. Four of its members gained places on the debating teams. In order to assist these men in their work, the programs preceding the main event con¬ sisted of minor debates. Forum members were also prominent in the school organization. With the beginning of the last year a novel idea was carried out in the programs. For instance the program for one meeting would be based on science, for another, on literature, and so forth. This plan succeeded wonderfully, as a greater interest was inspired in both those who gave the program, and those who made up the audience. The main purpose of the society has always been to impart to its members a knowledge of public speaking and parliamentary procedure. During the last year all the members have become proficient in these two branches. Formerly only a few members took an active part in the law drills, hut later everyone was on the alert. In order to help the younger members the Forum “Blue Book” which contains the constitution and by-laws of the society was re-issued. Thus, by maintaining its high standards and advancing its purpose, Forum has taken a long step in the process of making itself a better and more efficient literary society. Harvey Parker, ’20. f i t i % ! ■ i | i iE 1 M H ! t •• f « 1 r? f • 1 f fj t h 1 9 f f� l 93 Sntarn The past year has been the most successful year in the history of Rotaro. Under the able advisorship of Mr. Evans, Rotaro members have made splendid progress in the arts of effective speaking and debating, and in the fundamentals of parliamentary law. This was due, in part, to the fact that Rotaro had a definite purpose, and was working toward its accomplishment. 1 his purpose was to take a decided step forward in literary lines, and to hold a place at the head of the literary societies. That the society has accomplished this purpose can readily be seen from the results of its activities. The climax was reached when Rotaro sent the Forum down to defeat in a debate on the subject of collective bargaining. Along with this, two of the three debaters on the winning school team were Rotaro members. Rotaro members have upheld the school not only in debate, but in football, basket-ball, and track. Its members may also be found in both the House and Senate of the Students’ Organization. The society was unfortunate in losing so soon the first president, Harold Dunn; however, 1 Iarold Johnson took up the leadership, and set the high standard which has been maintained throughout the year. Henry Heil. as next president, carried on the excellent work, and brought the year’s work to a successful close. Bradford Bri’SO, ’20. Top row—Bruso, Sullivan, McCartney. Second row—Liken, Nickens. Keener, Barks. Bottom row— Rothfuss, Tohnson (Pres.), Heil (Pres, elect). Telling, Morton. Absent from Picture -Reeves, Waldron, McBride. McKelvey, Ray, Tenny, Donovan, Mueller. Morthland. Wagenseller, Tohill, Henson, llarrold, Wood. Taylor, Wallace, Evans. 94 HlasU ait Mtg Mask and Wig started the year by revising the constitution. New rulings had been passed by the faculty, and other changes had taken place which con¬ flicted with the old constitution. In the fall Mask and Wig, through Miss Thomas, invited Mr. Clarence Stratton of St. Louis to Decatur. He made a number of very helpful suggestions about the remodeling of the stage and the buying of new scenery. On January twenty-third the club presented the Spanish play “Zaragiieta” to the public. The two hundred twenty dollars profit from this play was used to buy new scenery. During the year seven other plays were given. They were: Sup¬ pressed Desires, The Neighbors, ’Op o’ Me Thumb, The Florist ' s Shop, Manners and Modes, Three Pills in a Pottle. Playgoers. The plays were all well chosen and well given. On April the tenth Mask and Wig had a good time in the form of a pro¬ gressive dinner. At each place where a course was served a stunt was presented, and a farce was played in the auditorium. The evening ended with a few dances in the gymnasium. A worthy act of the club was that of voting to renew the subscription to the French war orphan which it has been supporting. Although the members worked hard and faithfully, a large part of the suc¬ cess was due to the advisor and coach. Miss Thomas. Considering the prosperous work just accomplished, Mask and Wig can look forward to better and larger undertakings in the future. Georgiana Sciiaub, ’20. Top row—Austin, Brown, Alexander, Heil, Walker. Bottom row—Lewis, Rusbey, Ditto, Miller, Miller (Pres.). 95 ynt This is the fourth year that Pym, a literary society for those interested in writing, has existed in the Decatur High School. It meets every Wednesday afternoon in the library, where its members devote their time in giving short speeches on the writers of the Shakespearean and present age. Laboratory meet¬ ings are held every other week and the time is spent in writing original stories and poems. Jokes for the Observer, and themes for Good Health and Good English weeks were written. A member of Pym won a prize in the Review Story Contest, showing the quality of work done by members of this society. Miss Fletcher has aided this organization in all its efforts. Altho many of its members will graduate this year, a bright future is before Pym, and our wish is that it may prove to be a stronger and more helpful organ¬ ization in the literary world of the Decatur High School. Edna Ckayckoft, ’ 20 . Top row (left to right)—Todd, Kerry, Schneiders, Wir. garner (Pres.), Schroeder. Kottom row—I.arson, Whitsitt, Kirby, English. 96 3Jiutinr Art Slragttr As was anticipated, Junior Art League has had a most successful and helpful year. The society has increased notably in membership, and with this subsequent fine personnel many things have been accomplished. The Art League made some very interesting scrap-books for the benefit of the French children who were still living in dugouts and in the wrecks of their homes. A great deal of time was spent on these books, and they were greatly appreciated by the homeless children. Money was also raised and given to the Jewish Relief Fund. Besides doing much to benefit others, the members of the society have also derived a great amount of good as well as pleasure from the many successful meetings. A large number of the greatest artists and sculptors were studied and from their splendid accomplishments the members of the league hope to gain in¬ spiration and a deeper appreciation of art. Several prominent people have given very valuable and interesting talks before the members, about art and things connected with it. Outsiders are always welcomed, for they add special attrac¬ tion to the meetings and indicate that the society and its work is known outside the limits of the Decatur High School. All of the programs of the year have been unusually interesting and helpful. Not a little of the success of the society has been due to the adviser, Miss Traut- man. Top row (left to right)—Cravcrolt. Chesebro, Gile, Hill, Bowman, Kirby. Bottom Kow—West, Foster (Pres.), Trautman (Adviser), Haggard, Peabody. 97 7 Poster dub The Poster Club has been a high school organization for two years, and has proved to be such an essential factor that we wonder why it was not started long before. The work this year has been confined chiefly to things pertaining to the school. Last year much of the time was given to the posters for war relief, but whether for campaigns, contests, or tournaments, the Poster Club readily and willingly answers the call. Heretofore the meetings have been held only twice a month, thus giving more time for the completion of the work assigned. In the future, arrangements will probably be made for weekly meetings. Miss Whitmer has proved invaluable as adviser of the club. The training the members receive is not only helpful from the artistic standpoint, but it also develops originality, exactness, and a more thor¬ ough knowledge of good poster work. The Poster Club has a bright future ahead, and with a number of lower classmen as members, we are sure the work will be carried on as successfully in the future as it has been in the past. In addition to finishing the work started this year, the club intends to do even greater things next year. Geneva Krieg, ' 20 . Top row—Whitmer (Adviser), Krieg. Hottom row—Deetz, States, F. Morrow. 98 rienre Club In a school growing as rapidly as Decatur High School there are always new activities arising which enlarge the scope of work in which the students are inter¬ ested. The students here who are interested in science have organized a Science Club in which it is hoped to learn more of scientific interest than can be accom¬ plished in a limited class period. Mr. Radcliffe was chosen as adviser, and the following officers were elected: President—Melville Tenney. Vice-President—Ayliffe Hawke. Secretary—Grace Scott. Treasurer—Willis Cooper. The club is new, but thus far the programs have been of vast interest and have been greatly enjoyed by the members. Quite a variety of subjects have been touched upon relating to physics, chem¬ istry, and other sciences. The club is especially interested in the newer scientific work, and the good modern magazines are the text books. Nevertheless the mem¬ bers feel a great necessity for studying the older principles of science as well as considering the new theories. While the members develop their scientific interests, they keep up practice in parliamentary law and other business of such an organ¬ ization. The Science Club has a good constitution, fifteen or twenty charter members, and many others asking for admittance. The membership is limited to thirty and the requirements of members are such as will make this a strong club whose work is now most promising. Gladys Berry, ’ 20 . Top row (left to right)—Sheehan, Ransom, Radcliffe (Adviser), Sawyer, Jacobs. Bottom row—Jackson, Cooper, Tenney (Pres.), Scott, Morton, Black. 99 SJnys’ 51ee (Club The Boys’ Glee Club is one of the most important organizations in the De¬ catur High School. This year it has been composed of twenty-four boys who are gifted with good, strong voices. Much interest has been manifested, and the boys have been regular in attendance and have done good, faithful work at each rehearsal. During the year it has sung in many events, some minor, and some important ones. It has sung in the auditorium and before the Rotary Club, and has always been well received. On March 26. in the Orchestra Concert, it made its first pub¬ lic appearance and gave a very difficult selection by Bullard. The Sword of Fer- rera,” which was considered an excellent number. In April it took a short ride west and gave a program at Harristown. The greatest event of the year was the contest which was held at Charleston on May 14 and 15. The contest was between clubs from different cities, both large and small, in the central part of Illinois. We hope that the glee clubs of the coming years will do the same kind of work and uphold the reputation of the present Glee Club under its able leader, Miss Louise Bear. J. Willard Rothfuss, ’ 20 . Top row (loft to right)—Robbins, Messenkopp, Smith. Xewnan, Telling, Hanson. Second row—Donovan, Roger. Roney. Hale, Mcllride, Leach, Mason. First row—Johnson, Hawvcr (Pres.), Walker, Roth¬ fuss, lirown, Rirks Iiruso. Absent from picture—Hart. 100 trls’ (Step Club The Girls’ Glee Club of 1919-20 has not been inferior in accomplishment to the clubs of previous years. At the beginning of the year, great interest was shown by the girls in the “try-out,” and the result was a large Glee Club of thirty- eight of the best voices in high school. The work of organization was next com¬ pleted and the following officers were elected: President—Agnes Miller. Secretary—Christine Busbey. Treasurer—Erna Pritchett. Librarians—Ruth Carter and Mary Foran. The club has made several appearances in auditoriums and has received an enthusiastic welcome each time from the students. On Christmas day it joined the Boys’ Glee Club in singing at the various hospitals of the city. The old-time Christmas carols which were given by the members were heartily appreciated by the patients. On March 26, the two glee clubs united with the orchestra in a concert, which is an annual event in Decatur High School. Two numbers, “Persian Serenade,” by Matthews, and “Will-o’-the-Wisp,” by Cherry, were given by the Girls’ Glee Club. The efforts of our adviser and director. Miss Louise Bear, have been greatly appreciated by the girls. The excellent work this year, as well as all previous years, has added much to the progress of the musical division of our school; and it is hoped that in the future the Girls’ Glee Club can reach a still higher standard. Helen Austin, ' 20. Top row (left to right)—Pritchett, Augustine, Ditto, Carter, Doren, Etherton, Austin, McClelland, Todd, Second row (left to right) — Foster, Mromley, Young, Foran, Meal. States. Museby, Hurcheli, Ash, Third row (left to right) — Morrow, Roberts, Marnhart, Schneider, Hill, LolThagen, Readies, Wacaser, Garver. Absent from picture—Miller (Pres.), Davis, R. Roberts. 101 ©rrhrstra “Our aim success; our hope to win, This li as been the motto the orchestra has followed during the school year. The aim was high, and success, through the effort on the part of the members, was gained. The motto gave a new spirit to the orchestra members and the results were good. In the consideration of the year’s work by the orchestra, it is not enough to say that the orchestra did its duty; but that it rendered valuable and helpful service to the school. The orchestra appeared in several minor concerts during the year and took a major part in the Orchestra-Glee Club concert. The orches¬ tra also played for various other school functions during the year. At each appearance it played the very best grade of music and played it well. Miss Hear lias instructed the orchestra two periods a week. The orchestra has been tested by musical critics from time to time this year, and at no time did a critic give unfavorable criticism of the work, but always gave much praise. The members have been mostly under-classmen. This will tend to make the orchestra of 2 1 as good as the one of ’20, if the students will continue to lend their hearty cooperation and support. Kenneth Konev, ’20. Orchestra Ukelele Club This year has been a remarkable one in the history of the L ' kelele Club. Since its organization in 1918 the membership lias increased from fifteen to fifty- four members. At tlu re-opening of school in September there were ten mem¬ bers from last year, and the outlook was rather dark, but the enthusiasm and interest which the girl had in the club were shown by the large number that tr ied out. Since then, meetings have been held regularly every W ednesday, and the girls have practiced hard every time. The club made it first public appearance this year before the Rotary Club. They have played at inter-class and varsity basket-ball games, also for several churches, and other schools. The social event of the year was a party given in the gymnasium. It was well-planned, and everyone made new friends and had a good time in general. Miss Kable. the founder of the club, i the present adviser. W ith the ex¬ cellent start it already has, and with many requests for membership, it is certain that the Ukelele Club will he much better next year. Arline Doren, ' 21. 104 D X 4� C X ' f gg JHq rt : .M s i? _ S o 5- ,Z M « � •v = p i o •! = i - I C 2 ©rpljeus The Orpheus Club, as the name implies, is an organization for the students who take private music lessons and who are interested in music. The club is only two years old, but it has grown to the limit of its membership. A program is given once a month. The students are the main participants in the programs, but each time some one outside the club, who is especially tal¬ ented, gives a few selections. Mr. Edward Powers gave a very interesting dis¬ cussion of the operas of today. The music furnished by the Decatur Musical College and Millikin Conservatory was entertaining and beneficial to all. Sev¬ eral of the meetings were open to students and teachers. A very delightful program was given one evening for the parents and friends of the members. After the instrumental and vocal selections given by the mem¬ bers, Professor Snyder completed the program with several Russian composi¬ tions. Each year a program is given before the whole school in the auditorium. Miss Hear, the faculty adviser, and the officers deserve much credit for Or¬ pheus being the help and pleasure that it has been this year. Louise Jamison. ' 20 . Top row (left to right)-—Pritchett, (iillespie. Smith. Bruso, Bromley. Bottom rev:- Morthland, West (Pres.), Morrow. Jamison. 11)6 « 107 ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL CAMPAIGN The Roosevelt Memorial Campaign of October 20-25 was very closely asso¬ ciated with the high school, for it was carried on chiefly by high school students. A campaign committee composed of Oscar Owen, Alfred Nelson. Robert Arm¬ strong, and Lyman Cushing had charge of the entire management. Members of the Effective Speaking classes took part in the drive by making talks in the grade schools the first part of the week, and in Junior High on Thursday and Fri day. The girls of the high school fully did their share in selling tags on Friday evening and Saturday. The three girls who collected the most money from selling tags were Rachel Fox, Bernice Deetz, and Lucile Quickel. 1 ' he success of this campaign proved that the students are willing to co¬ operate. and able to accomplish any task worthy of their efforts. GOOD ENGLISH WEEK It is the aim of the school and of all who are connected with the school, to make better American citizens of all of us. The first essential of a good citizen is the correct knowledge of our own language. Various devices have been used throughout the country to create an interest in pure American speech. And nowhere has a cleverer plan been instituted than in Decatur High School. Tags of different colors were thrust upon students making grammatical errors and at the end of a week students making none were awarded a white tag. Speeches were made in the various rooms and good auditoriums were held. Yet, during all this time, despite the carefulness of the students, the many colored tags turned the corridors into rainbows—while only here and there ap¬ peared a flag of truce. THRIFT WEEK A person may both speak good English and be healthy, but unless he is thrifty, he will only be on the way to good citizenship. He will not quite attain it. A Thrift Week, in which we learned to appreciate the exact value of a dollar, was set aside January 7-11. Speeches, posters, auditoriums and even the school atmosphere promoted thrift among the students, and made the dollar shine in a new light. Thus by the observance throughout the year of Good English. Good Health, and Thrift Weeks, the students of the Decatur High School are endeav¬ oring to become true American citizens, well-fitted for their place in life. GOOD HEALTH WEEK Good health, which means vim. vigor , self confidence, and ambition, is the next requisite for being a good citizen. In this branch of education, too, our high school trains us. One week was set aside for Decatur High Good Health Week stressing especially the importance of good health, both to ourselves and our country. We were constantly reminded by posters of the value of good health; three minute speakers impressed it more firmly on our minds; and a clever play in auditorium period showed us that health is the surest way to hap¬ piness. So it is one of the surest and best ways of serving our country. 108 REVIEW STORY CONTEST That the twenty-fourth annual Review Story Contest aroused more interest this year than usual was evidenced by the large number of stories entered. There have been only two years when the number submitted exceeded that of this year. The first prize in the contest was won by Twila Miller. Her story. Grandmother’s Treasure Chest, contained beautiful descriptions of the dainty grandmother, her fascinating treasure chest, and the curios it contained. 1 he first, second, and fourth prize winners were Seniors, while the third prize winner was a Sophomore. The awards were made as follows: First, Twila Miller; second, John Cole Mor¬ ton ; third, J. B. Austin; fourth, Josephine Todd. The judges in the contest were Mrs. Mary Moore Eyman, former county superintendent of schools; Clyde W. Hart, head of the public speaking depart¬ ment of the James Millikin University, and Attorney Chester Allen Smith. The stories as a whole were longer than those submitted in former years. Most of the material from which the stories were made came directly out of the lives of the students rather than from books. The Review Story Contest afifords an excellent opportunity to develop literary talent and to promote the use of bet¬ ter English. Left to right—Todd, Miller, Morton, Austin. 109 ZARAGUETA Zaragiieta, a Spanish farce, was presented most successfully by Mask and Wig on January 23rd, under the direction of Miss Thomas. The play centered around Zaragiieta, a villainous old money-lender, and Carlos, a young spendthrift student whose extravagance necessitated borrowing from Zaragiieta. Clever scenes well worked out, and excellent acting made the play the most successful that Mask and Wig has ever presented. Oscar Owen in the leading role made a most realistic Zaragiieta, and Jerome Miller very cleverly portrayed Carlos, the unfortunate, half-starved, borrowing nephew. Henry Heil and Mary Augustine as the uncle and aunt of Carlos did excellent work. Idelia Davis made a charming heroine as Martija, and Temple Alexander was a remarkably preoccupied and bashful young ‘‘would be” priest. Mary Louise Drake as his domineering mother displayed much ability, and Clarence Ray as the small town doctor was quite blustery and amusing. The two servants, played by Georgiana Schaub and Cecil Brown, caused many laughs, and though the parts were minor ones, they were well acted. As a whole, the varied parts and the versatile acting made Zaragiieta such a great success that Mask and W ig may well be proud of its production. Standing:—Owen. Alexander, Schaub, ltrown, Ray. Seated—Miller. Drake, Davis. Augustine, Ileil. Absent from picture—Hart. 110 DUAL DEBATE Larger crowds than usual attended the dual debate between Decatur High School and University High of Normal, February 20. This increased interest was due to the subject of the debate, “Resolved, that labor is justified in standing for the principle of collective bargainingfor labor problems are uppermost in the minds of all in these times. As usual the affirmative team remained at home, while the negative team went to Normal. The affirmative team, composed of Henry Heil, Herschel Hart, and Clarence Ray, with Helen Jacobs as alternate, won with a unanimous decision. Oscar Owen, Jerome Miller, and Harold Hanson, with Harold Johnson as alter¬ nate, represented us at Normal. Altho the negative team lost to Normal with a two to one decision, they did some excellent work. A final estimate of the points proves that Decatur won over Normal with a score of four to two. This success was due to the hard work of the team and the valuable aid given them by the coach, Mr. Roy Hecketsweiler. The coach accompanied the negative team; Mr. Evans had charge of the team at home. The spirit with which our team was received at Normal was greatly appreciated by the coach and all members of the team. All feel that the dual debate was unusually successful and very much worth while. Top row—Hart, Owen, Heil, Miller. Rottom—Hanson, Jacobs, Ray. Absent from picture—Johnson. Ill REV. GILKEY’S LESSONS One of the best speakers that have ever visited Decatur High School is Rev. Gilkey of Chicago. He was brought here first by the Church Federation and spoke to the high school students on November 3. He told the story of “Thistle Seeds” and how they warned an old sea captain of a coming storm; then he likened our little bad habits to “thistle seeds” which should warn us and give us a chance to mend our ways before it is too late. Mr. Gilkey spoke to us again on March 18. in connection with the vocational conference. In speaking of service, he once more began with an interesting sea story and used the keynote of his talk, Welsh Coal.” as the basis of the illustra¬ tions he drew of physical, mental, and spiritual resources. So effective were his talks that “thistle seeds” and Welsh coal” became bywords in our corridors; and the lessons which Rev. Gilkey taught will never be forgotten but will be useful to us throughout our life. MR. MATHIEU SINGS The students of Decatur High School were greatly pleased with the recital given by Mr. Mathieu of the Decatur Musical College. He has a charming per¬ sonality, and his songs were delightful. Another opportunity to hear him was given in connection with the Christmas program, when he sang “A King Is Born.” Everyone wishes that we will have many more opportunities to hear Mr. Mathieu. ORCHESTRA CONCERT The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs, together with the Orchestra, held their an¬ nual concert Friday evening, March 26. The concert was given under the direc¬ tion of Miss Louise Bear, and was unusually good. The following program was given: Selections from Pinafore.Sullivan Dancing Dolls.Seredy Humoreske. Dvorak Orchestra Persian Serenade . Matthews Will-o’-the-Wisp . Cherry Girls’ Glee Club La Cinquatine. Gabriel Marie Valsette . Brovvski Serenade “Badine”.Gabriel Marie Orchestra Legende.Carl Bohm Fozigane.Gabriel Marie Wm. Heyne Sword of Ferrara.Bullard Boys’ Glee Club Dance Caprice . Grieg Light Cavalry Overture.Suppe Orchestra 112 SENIOR PLAY The class of 1920 showed, according to its custom, much originality in selecting the class play. The Chinese Lantern, an oriental comedy, was chosen and was dramatized most successfully. The play, a veritable fairyland of Eastern light and color, centers around Mee-Mee, a little Korean slave girl whose horoscope foretells that whomsoever she marries will become a great painter. The ruined artist, Olangsti, knowing the prophecy, plots to effect a marriage between Mee-Mee and bis lazy son. At the last moment, however, her true lover Tikipu, a real artist, appears by magic and rescues her. The introduction of the mystical element in the reappearance of Tiki from the picture of an old artist carries out an old legend and lends a new charm to the lovely story. It was a big production to be attempted by high school students, but under the careful coaching of Miss Thomas, it developed rapidly and was a great success. The cast of the following people did excellent work and is greatly responsible for the success of the play. Mr. Olangsti Mrs. Olangsti Students of Art Josi Mosi . Cosi Mosi . Tikipu Mee-Mee . . Yunglangsti . . . . Jerome Miller .Idelia Davis Ruth Carter Thelma Elliott Christine Bushev Lillian Paisley Cecil Brown Twila Miller Temple Alexander Mary Augustine .. . .Alfred Nelson . . . Harvey Parker .Vernon Hale .Gladys Berry .. . Kenneth Roney BOOSTER AUDITORIUMS Booster meetings held a high place among our auditoriums this year, not only in number but also in importance. They are very essential in helping keep up a good school spirit. Our football and basket-ball teams and debaters can work much better after they have seen how well the school backs them up. Our successful basket-ball team was royally received after winning the district tourna¬ ment. Decatur High School was fortunate this year in having Oscar Owen and Harold Plawver as cheer leaders. Good sportsmanship and cheering for the op¬ posing teams were emphasized throughout the year. The success of these audi¬ toriums proves that this is the best way to arouse enthusiasm and support for our teams. 113 8 The Freshmen Party The Junior Party On October 31, 1919, The witches and ghosts went “a-hiking,” For the Freshmen with all their historical color. Turned out for a party—indeed they’re not “yaller. The Jack-o’-Lanterns grinned down impishly, The fortune-tellers told tales simpishly, And then a series of events to cap, The guests for Tom Mix did emphatically clap. The high school gym was gay and bright Upon this great eventful night; To get a date was not much trouble, So everybody went there double. The decorations on the wall Were really quite in style; The time and trouble that they took Were very much worth while. The Sophomore Party Sing a song of good times, A pepper-box full of vim ; A large number of Sophomores Packed tightly in the gym. Dancing and “eats” and a Christmas tree, Mr. Hecketsweiler, Santa Claus played ; And then a short play, entitled My Lord, The Mask and Wig cleverly gave. Good times everywhere, The music was going tine; When along came the janitor. And blinked the lights on time. “Time to go home ; five minutes yet,” He announced dictatorially; Sophomores their wraps began to get, And oh, so sorrowfully! Sing a song of good times, But it is the worst yet, When just at the end of so good a time We have to go home in the wet. J. B. Austin, ’22. The party, with a program started, Very much enjoyed; For every means to entertain Was by the class employed. A “get acquainted” game was played, So each new friends could make; And everybody in this game With pep his part did take. A grand march opened up the dance. And most of them did feel That the party would be incomplete Without a Virginia Reel. The favors were some paper caps In many shades and hues. Some were white, and some were red, And there were several blues. The “eats” were last, hut not the least, The best that men could make. The same old stuff—hut always good. They were—ice cream and cake. The lights went out at half-past ten, % The happy time was o’er; The Juniors left reluctantly, All wishing for some more. 114 Junior Party Glee Club Party 115 The Senior Party A little birdie told me true This tale I ' ll now relate to you. About a certain Senior party, Where everybody, hale and hearty, Assembled for a joyous time, To revel in another clime; Where all the decorations bright Were seen by Oriental light; And where the music, hard to beat. Sent strange impulses to one’s feet; Where everybody, full of pep. Was trying hard to watch his step; This place, which was the high school gym. W as filled with laughter to the brim. At first the Senior rings and pins. That came the day before. Were given to the purchasers; Which rings and pins they wore. The program was elaborate. Enjoyed by everyone; And not a person there was glad When it at last was done. A Mr. Mathieu opened it, His voice you surely know, For he appeared here twice before And the girls all like him so. His songs were met with much applause; We made him sing some more, Until he had to sing again The songs he ' d sung before. Then Miss Bessirc danced well for us. With light fantastic step; And the applause that she received Was filled with lots of pep. A song came next from Cecil Brown And, though he did not sing, This sing-song song that Cecil sang Was quite a ghastly thing. He sang of bones beneath the sod, Decaying day by day; And how some fellow dug them up And carted them away. Then Miss Bessire came out again; We had another treat. She danced a little Spanish dance In Spanish costume neat. The program now was over ; The music started gay ; And everybody took his feet And danced with them away. We danced the one step, fox trot, waltz The others all were barred. When we tried not to “tickle toe , We found it rather hard. So thus the evening passed away ; From thirty after seven The clock went round ten times too fast Until it struck eleven. But—“After the ball was over,” After the dance was done, Well, everybody started home; They’d had a lot of fun. This tale which I have told to you, A little birdie told me true. I think it was a naughty bird. To tell exactly what it heard ; But I don’t think the bird’s to blame, So I repeat it just the same. Temple Alexander, ’20. 116 Senior Party Arion Party The Literary Three The girls of high school who belong To the Literary Three— Agora, Arion, and Aristos— Are good enough for me. They all know how to entertain— They do it lip in style, By making sure that all their guests Are happy all the while. The Agora had a party first With Aristos as guests— And boys, too—and ' twas very true All accepted with a zest. Glee Club Dance Who knows the Glee Clubs gave a dance ? They did—Why weren’t you there? For of all the other dances None could with this compare. The decorations all were plain; They were not bright and loud, But, oh. they had the music, And what’s more—they had the crowd! St. Patrick was the honored guest; His day was near at hand. A program filled with Irish songs Brought thoughts of Patrick’s land. A delightful program first was given, Then dancers tilled the floor; Soon came the “eats —as if from heaven— And. alas, the party was o’er. And then the evening’s dancing Was over all too soon; They turned us out into the night, ' Twas dark—there was no moon. The Arion had a frolic next. Just when exams” were done; All dressed as kids, with curls and dolls, And had a lot of fun. The Aristos soon entertained. And Agora came as guests; Between the dances, much too short. They had too many rests. Junior Art League Dance The Junior Art League’s dance came next Right after the Glee Clubs’ stunt; They “pulled some steps and fancy things That puts them up in front. You now see how our high school A merry place can be, But you must give the credit to The Literary Three. The dance was good, the music too, The grand march quite a fete; And when one tired of dancing He went upstairs and ate. l iv Cfiienow ®ltr HtUikin Natumal Sank Capital, Surplus and Profits $700,000.00 Resources over $9,000,000.00 Established A. D. 1 86 0 In Business Sixty Years Oldest — Largest Bank in Decatur Savings Department Pays Interest—3 r c Per Annum Safe-Deposit Boxes for Rent at $2.30 a Year and Upward in Fireproof Vault and Fireproof Building A Rest Room for Ladies Every Banking Facility and Convenience 120 Calendar 1919-1920 SEPTEMBER Sept. 9. Mr. Deam welcomes his sheep, both black and white, “back to the fold.” Papa looks older. Has he had a birthday? Sept. 10. 12-minute periods. “Short but sweet. Sept. 11. 30-minute periods. We become better acquainted with our teachers. Sept. 15. We commence our work properly. We choke down our lunch in 20 minutes. Results! iolent cases of indigestion. First meetings of various societies. Sept. 16. Real work. (N. B.) Students are becoming accustomed to mu¬ tilated lunch periods. Fewer casualties in indigestion. Sept. 17. Constitution Day! Mournful and blood-curdling wails issue forth from the region of 102. Some venture near. Ah! The mystery is solved! The (dee Clubs are organizing. Sept. 18. “Decanois” and “Observer” staffs chosen. Sept. 19. Pep meeting for athletics. First auditorium of the season. Several “distinguished and “dignified” Seniors “ornament the platform. Sept. 20. First football game of the year. Atwood, 0; Decatur, 0. Rain does not dampen our spirits as much as our clothes. Sept. 22. First meeting of “Decanois and Observer staffs called. Sept. 25. Agora disorganized because of its size. New society formed. (Later christened “Aristos.”) Sept. 26. Assembly. Orchestra makes its first appearance this year. Rev. T. Harley Marsh speaks. D. H. S. pledges $100 for Millikin Univer¬ sity fund. Girls’ Athletic Association organized. Sept. 27. Decatur vs. Clinton! Clinton, 14; Decatur, 0. OCTOBER Oct. 1. Senior class nominations. Booster meeting in first hour classes for football. Oct. 2. Tag day for football. Oct. 3. Color day. School vivid with red and white! Booster meeting in auditorium for Taylorville-Decatur game, Saturday, October 5. Parade at 3:15 Friday. Oct. 4. Parade for Taylorville-Decatur game, after school. Successful! Oct. 5. Taylorville-Decatur game. Big crowd! We win! Decatur, 14, Taylorville, 0. Oct. 9. Four Seniors speak on Fire Prevention Day in auditorium. Joakim Arnesen, as novel as his name, addressed us. “Movies of his travels at 2 :50 in auditorium. 121 Oct. 11. Decatur-Urbana football game postponed because of weather. To be played Wednesday, October 14. Oct. 12. Senior class meeting. The mighty Seniors just can ' t make up their minds on the ring and pin designs. Oct. 13. School closes today for three days. Teachers’ Convention. Bliss¬ ful moments for some, but many ill-fated ones will burn the midnight oil! Oct. 14. Urbana, 14; Decatur, 0. Salty tears shed! Oct. 20. Oscar ()wen chosen best yeller in D. H. S. Harold Hawver close second as leader. Athletic Board of Control elected. President, Cordon Lipe. Vice-President, Harold Johnson. Oct. 22. Senior class meeting. Pin selected, but subject to change. Roosevelt Memorial Campaign. Oct. 28. R. C. Augustine speaks on “The Eyes.” Shows film to illustrate. Meeting called of represen¬ tative students. Oct. 29. Bentley Ball sings “Songalogue” of America. Much applause. Oct. 31. ‘‘Booster’’ meeting for Decatur-Spring- field game. Coach Jones leaves for Kansas. Freshmen enjoy dancing party. Masquerade, refreshments and games. NOVEMBER Nov. 1. Special car leaves for Springfield. Both Decatur teams victor¬ ious. hirsts. 12-0. Seconds, 6-0. Drobnick steps in Jones’ shoes as coach. Fills them well. Nov. 3. Good English Week launched. Dr. Gilkey gives wonderful address, “Thistle Seeds.” Nov. 4. Many students appear plastered with brilliantly colored tags. Nov. 5. Senior class meeting; col¬ ors discussed. E. P. Irving and Charles Leas speak on (iood English. Nov. 8. Decatur vs. U. I. Victory! Decatur, 12; U. I., 9. Real foot¬ ball played. Nov. 11. Students celebrate armistice day by singing patriotic songs. Hon. Mr. McDavid speaks. Inspiring auditorium. School dismissed from 11 to 1 o’clock. Nov. 12. After many doubts and misgivings, Seniors decide on rings and pins. Nov. 13. Mask Wig presents Suppressed Desires. Everybody went to look for his own. Nov. 14. Snake dance given in corridors, to boost Decatur-Champaign game! Nov. 15. Decatur and Champaign clash! We lose. Are we downhearted? No!!! 42-0. Nov. 17. We fill out “questioning questionnaires asking us to unfold our “life’s darkest secrets and incidentally our “suppressed desires.” Nov. 19. Mask and Wig presents The Neighhors. Shriekingly funny and good! We enjoy it thoroughly. Nov. 26. Auditorium. Boys’ Glee Club and Orchestra. Everyone is merely existing through the period of “exams.” Whoopee! Thanksgiving va¬ cation begins tomorrow! Nov. 27. Joliet-Decatur game. We lose. DECEMBER Dec. 5. Junior party. “They eat, dance and are merry!” Dec. 11. Mr. Carl Mathieu of the D. M. C. gives enjoyable recital. Dec. 14. Papa Deam cuts wood and the baby cuts a tooth! Both improve rapidly. Dec. 17. Dramatization on “Good Health by stu¬ dents. Dr. Neece speaks. Wedding bells ring merrily! Miss Frederick an¬ nounces her wedding during Christmas holidays. Dec. 18. Miss Lilia Harkins speaks to girls on “Good Health and Correct Dress.” Dec. 20. Shame, shame! Tut! Tut!! Boys’ bas¬ ketball team is no more, because of “wild orgy of crime in Peoria. Oh, so sorry! Dec. 23. Ring out, ye wilde bells! Hoop la,—la! School out at 2 o’clock for Christmas vacation. JANUARY, 1920 Jan. 1-2. Leap Year! A nickel ' s worth of ice appears on the left hand of many of the feminine faculty members. (Note)—Mr. Westlund is almost captured, but escapes! Jan. 5. School re-opens. Multitude of “yawns.” Jan. 10. Agora-Aristos dance. “Sassiety there. Jan. 13. “Decanois” staff presents clever parody on Hiawatha. Successful! Jan. 17. All Seniors throw off their dignity(?) and join in the frolic. Confetti, serpentine, jazz” music, ’n everything at party. Many a gallant swain slips the gold circlet of D. H. S. ' 20 on the finger of his ladye faire.” Jan. 27. Everyone shuddering! Final “exams” tomorrow. A premature judgment day for many of us unfortunate ones. Jan. 29. “Exams” over. Audible sighs of relief. “Uke” Club dance. Girls’ basketball begins. Dec. 5. Junior IT ' S MADE WITH MILK BUTTER-KRUST BREAD Butter • • “A Smile With Every Bite” Banishes Baking Day Many a woman bakes her own bread because she finds it impossible to buy bread as good as her family requires it. But to all such women we say, try BLTTERKRUST. Thousands of women who formerly baked their own Bread are now buying it and have banished forever the labor of baking. Made of the purest ingredients and scientifically mixed by our own process, it touches the taste of the whole family. One loaf will prove it. Ask any good grocer. LOOK FOR THE MILK CAN LABEL MADE BY Davidson Baking Co, 410-412 East William Street Phone Main 1483 Decatur, 111. A SMILE WITH EVERY BITE 124 THE BREAD - BUTTER-KRUST - OF QUALITY FEBRUARY Feb. 2. Registration! “The beginning of the end” for the Seniors. 150 “freshies” besiege our open portals. “Crip” Querrey takes his place among the gray-beards and the transformations of the faculty. Feb. 2-5. “Flu” shortens periods to 30 minutes. Feb. 9. “Flu” attack keenly felt. Feb. 10. Climax! School closes. “Flu” takes many prisoners. Feb. 16. School re-opens. 30-minute periods wel¬ comed by all. Feb. 18. We notice the effect of habit on C. Lipe. He still retraces the beaten path to Erma’s locker. (N. B.)—E. has graduated. Feb. 24. “D’s” given out. F. Mueller, captain- elect of football team, speaks. MARCH March 4. “Booster” meeting for tournament. March 4-5-6. Basket-ball “tourney.” D. H. S. champions! We are more than proud of our All Star Team men, K. Lipe, Bowman, and Whitfield. March 8. Auditorium. We celebrate our championship. Coach Cook and victorious team carried on students’ shoulders to stage. Yells! Gerald Telling and L. Rotz speak; also Rev. Browning, evangelist. March 9. We are now beginning to wonder whether we are studying psych¬ ology, or the “Study of Papa’s Baby”? (Courtesy of C. Lipe.) March 10. Mr. Deam’s mother comes to eat birthday cake with her “little man.” March 11. “Lucifer, star of the morning, how art thou fallen!” Mrs. Nelson reads Coriolanus at Congre¬ gational Church and sprains ankle. March 12. Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club dance. (N. B.)—Mr. Trimble attends and dances with a chorus girl! “Murder will out,” Mr. Trimble. March 13. Junior Art League dance. March 15. “Dad” Rompel speaks in auditorium on “Choosing a Vocation.” Miss Fullenwider believes in preparedness! She was seen closely examin¬ ing bluebird dresser scarfs at Linn Scruggs. March 16. Senior meeting. Invitations and visiting cards discussed. March 17. “The Wearin’ of the Green.” Senior boys’ basketball team wal¬ lops faculty men’s team. Junior and Soph girls clash. Juniors “champs.” March 18. Dr. Gilkey speaks on “Welch Coal.” We “burn” with enthus¬ iasm. Students sing song in honor of team departing for Champaign. 125 Arrows Main 605 Taxi and Baggage H This N tun her for Quick Service DODGE CARS AND CAREFUL DRIVERS “Smart Women ' s Wear The Suit Shop of Decatur TkCWotte, 147 NO.WATER ST. DECATUR ILL. Delightfully Distinctive Graduation Apparel UII111!!IU 1 11i : llll t 1 the Graduation Dress is selected from our splen- did assortment the wearer is assured a distinguished appearance on the day she desires to be especially well dressed. Priced for the masses. The Oldest Established Piano House in Decatur Emerson Piano House iiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Pianos—Player Pianos—Victrolas and Records March 19. School is wrapped in gloom. The funeral dirge sounds. D. H. S. is eliminated from State Tournament by loss of first game. Senior girls have dates! Freshmen-Senior girls’ party in gym. March 22. “The year’s at the spring.” Robins and spring chickens make their first appearance. March 23. Basket-ball banquet. March 25. Faculty-Senior basket-ball game. Seniors victorious. March 26. School out for Spring vacation. Oh, joy! Glee Clubs and Orchestra concert. APRIL April 5. April 6. lish.) April 7. April 10. April 16. April 19. aprons.” April 28. April 30. Happy Easter Egg—or Merry Christmas. Snow ’n everything. Wooden Anniversary! (For further information ask Miss Eng- April showers! Mask and Wig dance. Aristos-Agora dance. Back to the farm! Boys wear overalls. Girls don “bungalow Virgil Likins chosen valedictorian of class of 1920. Senior class play. “Chinese Lantern.” Huge success. MAY May 1. Second performance of class play. May 3-4. Minneapolis Orchestra. May 7. Charleston contests. May 20. Rotaro Banquet. JUNE June 5. Junio r-Senior Reception. June 6. Baccalaureate address. Rev. Havighurst chosen by class of ’20. June 8. Exams! June 9. Ditto!! June 10. All’s well that ends well. June 11. Commencement day. June 11. Commencement Dance. Farewell Seniors! THE END. 127 129 9 Eight Reasons c Why You as a Young Man Should Insure Your Life NOW! 1 Because the younger you are the lower your rate. The rate at age 20 is only about one-half the rate at age 40. 2 Because you can get it now. Life insurance cannot be had by every man who can make the deposit. He must be in good health. 3 Because you will have to have it when you are mar¬ ried and if taken now it will be well on the way to maturity. 4 Because it will teach you to save something. 3 Because it will make you independent in old age. 6 Because you can create an immediate estate in case of your death, thus repaying in part the obligation you owe to MOTHER and FATHER. 7 Because it is a good and conservative investment, not subject to fluctuation. 8 Because BANKERS and business men favor it and their advice is—“Insure while you are young.” Ask them. THE BERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY has been serving the public for the past 69 years E. P. JOHNSON, General Agt. 538-539 Standard Life Building Decatur, Illinois 130 IT ALL DEPENDS Robert Armstrong says he will be glad to take Alsace if the League of Na¬ tions will let him. 11:30-12:30 FOOD MANIACS A long, loud bell, A rush pell mell, A dive for the door And a push for the stairs. Running and jumping They scurry along. Dodging and bumping They joggle the throng. With a whizz and a hum Past the Seniors they fly. With their password, “Yum! Yum!” Like lightning flash by. Like hopeless madmen They scale the long stairs. As pigs in a pen Or winter starved bears. On the tickets they pounce And then with a bounce They grab for a plate Like fish after bait. They get something to eat For five cents or a dime. And by aid of both feet They finish in time. Faye Coffey, ' 20. She: “I noticed that Bowman didn ' t have his eye on the basket this evening.” He: “No, he had it on that fellow Frances was with.” Miss Thomas: “Mr. Trimble’s upper lip reminds me of a baseball game.” Senior: “How’s that?” Miss T.: “Nine on each side, you know.” 131 WARREN the Tailor Maker of Snappy Clothes 523 N. Water Good Things to Eat FRESH DAILY Cakes and All Kinds of Fine Pastry Baked in a Sanitary Bakery National Bakery Company 433 N. Water O. L. Royer F. W. Schlie ROYER SCHEIE PLUMBING and HEATING 545 N. Water St. Decatur, Ill. 132 1?. fcy� L. 133 COLLEGE SUPPLY STORE JAMES MILL1KIN UNIVERSITY A Wholesome Food —A Delicious Confection —Ever Uniform in Quality Ammrmt TBtlwt Jr? (Errant men can reant mpajvv Then You ' ll Get the Rest Carter ' s Inks and Cico Paste We Sell ART METAL STEEL OFFICE FURNITURE Agents Edison-Dick Mimeograph Linxweiler Printing Company Quality Printers and Office Outfitters Telephone: Main 1155 [LOOSE] [-PfHArl Books Forms 249 North Main Street 134 SAD BUT TRUE N. Arrington: “Shall we go to church tonight?” A. Judy: “No, I’m too old to start reforming.” IF THEY WERE WHAT THEIR NAMES INDICATE The Misses Bears would live in a forest. Miss Hawkes would be a bird. Clarence Smith would be a blacksmith. Wayne Bowman would carry a bow and arrows. Bob Armstrong would have a big muscle. Jerry Miller would grind wheat into flour. Mr. Cook would sling hash. Ruth Carter would build carts. Miss Kable would be a steel rope. Oneida Shepherd would herd sheep. Erma Stewart would be a stewardess. THE CORNTASSEL ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETING This cluh was formed two weeks ago. Its purpose is to prevent the students from the country from acquiring the wild ways of the city. A very interesting program was given. President Roney spoke on the similarity of conditions in Dalton City with those existing in France at the time of the French Revolution. Mr. Herschel Hart spoke on the psychological decomposition of sweet corn and watermelons. Mr. Malcom Murphy gave a short talk telling how the society had helped him to return to the straight and narrow path. The meeting ended with the singing of Home, Sweet Home. Elizabeth Langdon: “Why doesn ' t Bob Armstrong ever go to Sullivan’s?” Oscar Owen: “They warned him to keep outside the mile zone.” EST-CE POSSIBLE? Elsie Baldridge in English : “I shall give the third half of the article.” M. L. Drake: “Only fools are certain. Wise people hesitate.” Freshie: “Are you sure of that?” M. L. D.: “Yes, my bov. certain of it.” The attention of Decatur High School graduates is called to tThr jJami ' s ifltll.km Huiurraitu It offers them Liberal Arts, Engineering, Domestic Economy, Fine and Applied Arts, Commerce and Finance, Education, Music, Library Science, Biblical History and Literature, Manual Training, Physical T raining, etc. The advantages of their articulation in a compactly organized and well-equipped institution of learning are readily seen by all who are conversant with modern educational progress. Pre-Medical and Pre-Law courses offered students who wish to enter medical or law schools at end of sopho¬ more year. Teachers State Certificates granted graduates School of Education. All advantages of the best small college without the disadvantages of the large university. “Buy in Decatur, secure a college education at home and save money in doing so. Opportunities for self-help and scholarship privileges open to students of limited means. Call at the office as early as convenient and plan your course for next year. The D. H. S. delegation at Millikin next September should be the largest in our history. 135 Iwo Feet Aheail. Prairie Tlower! ' Husky iHfcxkje, Male the AOfph Nettie It I L jvjie Twwn The Vfcmp ‘ - ■HHWnHBI msno altz Bros, Haberdafhers- ' TV} N.Water St. (Eln SmbrattM j tubins In accordance with our annual custom, we announce a very liberal discount to members of the Class of 1920. COME TO THIS STUDIO—inspect our samples and prices. You are welcome. a hr ISrmhranht § tniiinfl ROLLIN B. PHASE D. H. S. 1900 EYESIGHT ASSISTANCE 256 N. Main St. Phone Main 207 138 MR. HECKETSWEILER IN 2-1-9 Of all the things that are so deep There’s none like modern history. I studied it even in my sleep, How I passed it is a mystery. Mr. Hecketsweiler tried to teach it me, Gave me F’s half of the time; Goodness! how I hated to see Mr. Hecketsweiler in 2-1-9. When I would answer, “I don’t know,” Replying to his questions few, He’d say, “Your work is very slow, I guess we’ll need an interview. Now open your modern history book And tomorrow’s work I will assign,” Then he’d give me a hard, black look, And say, “See me in 2-1-9.” When e’er I got in that dull room And saw him at his desk, I felt as if it were my doom, For history’s an awful pest. And when he’d open that book of red And say, “Now study every line,” How I used those hours to dread. Of seeing him in 2-1-9! But when our grades came out at last I was afraid my grade to see; But lo! and behold! my fears were past. He’d given me a saving G. So Air. Hecketsweiler, here’s to you, Though you don’t teach subjects divine; It’s not such a dull, dry thing to do— To study history in 2-1-9. Mildred Hodgins, ’21. Miss B. Chevillon (explaining a sentence) : Do you have a definite man in mind ?” M. Stouffer: “Yes, but I don’t see how it is possible.” Julius Cssar (having cut himself while shaving) : “D—, !$ ! ??”!’!!??, etc.” T. Labienus: “What ho, my lord, my ho?” Julius: “What hoe? What hoe? Gillette, darn it, Gillette.” 139 Small Chance to Save $5,000 illiiililiiilllliliiiiliiiiiliiilll J OR the young man who thinks it is a manly thing to spend money freely, and who sneers at the thrifty person as “stingy’ and “mean,” here are a few facts that he may digest with profit: Sixty-six of every I 00 persons dying in this coun¬ try have absolutely no estate — they die penniless. Of the remaining thirty-four persons, twenty-five never accumulate more than $1,300 in their lifetime, and die with less than that. Only nine persons in 1 00 have more than $3,000 when they die. One of the best ways in which to begin saving, is to take out a little insurance policy and put into it the nickels and dimes and quarters which generally go for trifles and unnecessary outlays. 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Evans: “I expect to buy a diamond ring when prices go down” Idelia Davis says: “The whole world is a stage, and I’m the leading lady.” Coach Cupid’s Leap Year team easily won from the star-gazers last night. That Pluck, Rattan, Zeigler combination of Coach Cupid’s was too much for the Mueller, Arrington, Bowman combination of the star-gazers. THE NAMES THEY ANSWER TO Paul Andrews—Slow Virginia Shafer—Jinny Wayne Bowman—Snake Isabelle Pluck—Izzy Alva March—Happy Harold Logan—Brick Jerome Miller—Jerry Ruth Hamman—Skinny Corwin Lewis—Corky Idelia Davis—Dee Mr. Trimble—Danny Temple Aleandxer—Timmy Twila Miller—Ti Robert Armstrong—Alsace Sarah Jane Dunston—Jean Francis Jack—Fritz Harold Hanson—Hap Georgiana Schaub—George Mr. Sprunger: “What is the race problem?” “Corky” Lewis : “Picking winners.” Toastmaster to O. J. Owen: “Would you like to propose your toast now or let them enjoy themselves a little longer? The river is nearly dry. The lunchroom is expected to he out of mlik in a few days. Jo Todd : “ ‘Hawkes’ is sick today.” Slow A.: “What ails him?” Jo: “He read all the jokes in the Observer yesterday.” 147 Cttisrns National iBank Capital, Surplus and Profits $450,000.00 DEPARTMENTS: COMMERCIAL—SAVINGS—TRUST OFFICERS A. M. Kenney, Pres. W. R. McGaughey, Cashier. Geo. S. Connard, V-Pres. J. E. Freeman, Asst. Cashier. Jno. Crocker, V-Pres. H. B. Kenney, Asst. Cashier. Jno. Allen, Trust Officer. This bank in all its departments is equipped to handle any and all of your needs. Our officers cordially invite STUDENTS To make this bank their business home, and are always glad to advise with students regarding any of their financial or business transactions. The Bank of Service. North side Central Park. WHAT PO YOU THINK OF THAT ic Uv.ltvc v . « _ Li � u r« e Tr «. l« � A I Wnrt. c At m VLnAi n rv fit nor 3 truut i XTV vk 149 • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••a When l]on Do 13111} Confections from Us you Know | they are clean and fresh j niiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiniifiniiiimiiiniiiiiniiiihiiiiiimmiiiiii n ii;ii • Q| IDe manufacture all our goods, using only the best materials. Q| Insist on our goods — they giue satisfaction. Q Our high grade goods are guaranteed. j QI IDhen you are up toum don’t forget • us. IDe are in the Empress building. i t t 150 OH, VIVIAN! Miss Moses: “Behave yourself. Do you want to go to the office?” Grinning Freshie: Yes’m.” Miss Moses: “I’d send you, but Mr. Deam isn’t in.” Freshie: “I don’t want to see him; I want to see Vivian.” We notice that as Mr. Cooke bent to drink at the fountain, lie raised his foot in search of foot-rest. It ' s a shame it wasn’t there, eh Cooke? She: “Oh, I had the sweetest dream last night.” Another She: “What was it?” First She: “I dreamed I had Miss English and Miss Wilson in an iron cage, and I was feeding them bread and water.” D. II. S. HOSPITAL Inmates Ailments Treatment Remarks “Fat” Green Rheumatism Exercise Chronic Alfred Nelson Spasmodic tongue Brickbat poultice Needs a hair-cut Mary Augustine Giggles A course under Mrs. Nelson Will recover. Then love likely to set in Temple Alexander Mushy Cold shower bath Nurses watch him closely Elizabeth Young Boys Christian Science Keep her away from 102 Jerry Miller Lack of self-confi¬ dence Experience Will develop as he grows older Virginia Shafer Color of hair Peroxide Will wear off “Bob” Armstrong Too many milk shakes Less office work He might be worse “Buddy” Maxwell Spring fever A little studying Hopeless Twila Miller Smiles and goo-goo eyes THE WEEK’S 1 No cure BEST SELLERS Reserved for Temple The Man with the Automobile—-T. Alexander. Why Women Are Suspicious—Miss English. My Home in the South—Jerome Miller. Character Analysis—Clarence Ray. All About Myself—Idelia Davis. Self Control—Mary Augustine. My Visit to New York—Mr. Evans. The Advantages of Being Slender—“Chubby” Stuart. The Fat Mans’ Lamentation—Carl Miller. The Value of Wonderful Eyes—Elizabeth Young. % 151 W. C. STARR FACTORY DISTRIBUTOR 530 N. MAIN ST. ' The Car With a Home ' ' W0’ 6 QUALITY PRODUCTS Hoover Electric Suction Sweepers Gainaday Electric Washer and Wringer Simplex Ironing Machines Chambers Fireless Gas Ranges Appliances That Save Labor and Money in the Home GILL PEPLOW “The Washing Machine Shop 154 Merchant Street Decatur, Illinois PU1CK Dr sdale Qaraqe HOmE IDe Sell and Repair ONLl] Buick Automobiles Philadelphia Diamond Qrid Butteries Stromberq Carburetors — Qill Piston Rings Corner ID. Main and Church Streets Decatur, Illinois 152 ARE WE, HAPPY? VXVevr- . 153 5 . CAPITAL RESULTS rreoM CAPITOL PRODUCTS ' (t YOUR BUSINESS STATIONERY f ADVERTISING LITERATURE must be dressed up with, high cl ss designs And Y Y;illustrations to attract And ( W impress prospective cus- ; , tomers-pArticulArly during Y. ijj the re-estAblishment oF bus¬ iness to pre-WAr conditions. j-,, Xle mAint in a st ff of 1- skilled Artists And engravers • to furnish Attractive DESIGNS-ILLUSTRATIONS COMMERCIAL PHOTOS Y AND ENGRAUINOS i for all Advertising purposes. Capitol Engr ving Co. SPRINGFIELD. ILL 154 WHY DESPAIR? Lillian P.: “This is leap year.” M. L. Drake: “Yes, and it will probably leap right over me.” OUR LUNCH-ROOM HASH Hunger always drives us there, Whether weather’s foul or fair. Where there’s beans and celery soup, With onions fit to cure the croup. Where the roast beef of one day Is never, never thrown away, But is concealed by modern means And then is mixed with ancient beans. This, served up with a little trash, Gives us our famous “Lunch-Room Hash.” WONDERS NEVER CEASE” Mr. Deam: “The coach strode nervously about, scratching his head with his hands in his pockets.” H. Hanson: “Eloquence is the essence of success.” C. Ray: “You had better give up, then.” V. Hale: It is my ambition to build fires and chop wood for you.” E. Young: “Oh, no, that would get you all mussed up.” Benevolent Gentleman: “My little boy, have you no better way to spend this beautiful afternoon than by standing at the front gate, wasting time?” Boy: “I’m not wasting time. There’s a chap named Alexander in there with my sister, Twila, and he is paying me ten cents an hour to watch for Dad.” SOME FLIRT N. Montgomery (translating Csesar) : “The rest of the Belgians were in his arms.” Mrs. Nelson: “Now I can take care of everyone of you, if everyone will take care of himself.” Jo Todd: What do you study in Psychology?” Oneida S.: “Mr. Deam’s baby!” 155 Don’t Worry — Buy Standard Life lllllllllllinillllllllllllllllllllllllli lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllt Don’t worry because the day is long. Or the pay seems too trifling or small; For “Standard Life’’ can adjust this wrong And so make equals out of us all. Don’t pine about your children and wife; Make them safe for the days of sorrow; Place financial hope in “Standard Life,’’ Quit fuming about the tomorrow. Don’t fret when Time does attention call And you must toe the line of your fate; Get your “Standard Life’’ policies all. Hand them over in trust to your mate. But get all the good there is today. Leave the knaves and the fools to their folly; Load up on Standard Life’’ right away. Drown dull care and dread melancholy. —H. F. Carmichel. BUY STANDARD LIFE Best in Old Line Life Insurance Standard Life Insurance Company HOME OFFICE—DECATUR, ILL. J. R. Paisley, President W. D. Lipe W. K. Whitfield, Agency Director Secretary 156 wen p. poren Gnmsley H Verne] AJ you WERE rnm m to y ery p 5] n or ' b IsF ' vy • W , l i i Hi 1 ] 157 Max van Lewen Swarthout Director Donald M. Swarthout Associate Director UtiUikm (Cona ruatnrg nf iHuHir Qeratur, JJUituiis ‘ A School of Recognized Standing” The logical place for Decatur High School grad¬ uates to select for further music study. The advantages — Educational, Cultural and Practical — are many. EDUCATIONAL— 1. Association with College faculty members and serious students of music is of greatest value . 2. The courses of study are acknowledged by America’s educators to be on the highest plane. 3. Study in a College along with music has a broadening influence in the life of a student. CULTURAL— 1. Ambitious students are inspired toward high attainment in music by association with a faculty such as is found at Millikin Conservatory. 2. Participation in activities where surroundings are artistic and re¬ fined and where only the highest standards are maintained, is always of great cultural advantage. PRACTICAL— 1. College credit toward graduation is allowed for work in the regular Certificate and Diploma courses of the Conservatory. 2. Outside recognition is given to students of Millikin Conservatory because of the high standards maintained by the school. 3. Rates of tuition are lower than those at other schools of similar rank. 4. Good positions are available for teachers who have completed the practical courses in the Conservatory. At present the demand for capable teachers of Public School Music and Kindergarten Methods is greater than the supply. The Conservatory enrollment to May 10 for 1919-20 is 900,-the largest in the history of the school. High School students are welcome at all times at MILLIKIN CONSERV¬ ATORY whether as guests at Recitals and Concerts or merely as visitors to the building. A SUMMER TERM of six weeks will open JUNE 7. A strong faculty is available. Lessons may be had at night for students who are busy during the day. For catalog, address ADA E. LINDSAY, Secretary. Telephone-Main 4277. 158 Celebrity Census Favorite Redeeming Name Occupation Besetting Sin Virtue Aspirations Likely to Be Paul Andrews Playing Y. M. C. A. piano Neckties Honest face Fred Stone Bricklayer Louise Jamison Curling her hair Freckles Latin transla¬ tions Vice-Pres. of U. S. Missionary William Bean Talking politics Dimple Brown eyes Meat-cutter Zoo-keeper Ruth Traughber Translating Vir- . gil Angelic voice Work Country school teacher Vaudeville per¬ former Harold Logan Saying Rah! Kah! Rah 1 Decatur! Brick Blush Typist Editor of coun¬ try newspaper Doris Hill Studying Has none E’s Latin teacher Latin teacher Harold Johnson running the Y Getting canned Cute little pie- face B. B. coach Farmer Erna Pritchett Talking about herself Stepping out with Bunny Crowning glory Follow in Miss Bessire’s track Lady-by-the- day Sam Flowers Hitting the ring Girth Eye for the ball Skinny man in circus Bell-hop Elizabeth Lan- don Waiting for Oscar Oscar Sense of humor Galli-Curci II Ribbon counter girl Pike Sullivan Locker-hound Ears Bashfulness Villain Pastor’s asst. Gladys Berry Joshing the Faculty Baby stare Way of doing things Chorus girl Charwoman Temple Alexan¬ der Talking to Twila Writing poetry Innocent air Man-about- town Truck driver Robert Arm¬ strong Coming late to class Being an honor student None Chemical en¬ gineer Hodcarrier Elizabeth Young Vamping Vamping She never means it A vamp A vamp Virginia Shafer Powdering her nose Millikin fellows H. S. fellows Mrs. (?) A dancing teacher Rebecca Ditto Talking Coiffure John Librarian Preacher’s wife Jerome Miller Getting in at 3 Conceit Dancing President of U S To be in Celebrity Census Shoe clerk Thelma Elliott 3. in. Talking about herself Herself Hair Waitress Cecil Brown Trying to get a girl Feet His car Minister Dog-catcher Idelia Davis Bossing Talking Smile Sing in the Follies Seamstress Henry Heil Dodging the “wimmin” Chip on shoulder Acting Supreme Court Judge Strike-leader Clarence Ray Being 30 years old Professionalism Curly hair Orator Walking dele¬ gate D. M. Burner Hazing Permanent blush Clothes Movie star Same as Jerry Ruth Riggs Cutting study to go to Gym office Movies Freckles Gym teacher Ticket seller at Avon Rexford Mason Getting E every day in Am. Hist. Bluffing Letting folks past at the Lincoln Square Drill sergeant Pawnshop owner Ruth Roberts Writing poetry “Critters” Run a female seminary Violinist at L. S. Russell Tolly Spooning Good looks Rasket-ball Lifeguard Corn doctor Helen Hill Seconding R. Roberts Gushing Music Pianist Play in 10c store Harold Hanson Work Dancing Flowers President Na¬ tional Cash Register Co. Sign painter Daisy Roberts Stealing the men Censored Small feet Write a novel Librarian Alfred Nelson Pulling bum jokes Kentucky Caint Race horses Shooting gallery Sarah Jane Dun- ston Kidding Steve Her actions She’s so nice Gay life In beauty parlor Stephen O’Connell Being kidded by Sarah The Moose Size Sinn Feiner Street cleaner Christine Bus- bey Stalling in the corridors Flirting Innocence Toe dancer Probation court officer Oscar Owen Using big words Galloping dominoes Hasn’t any Bank president Auctioneer Mary Augustine Making faces Her hair Her disposition A la Mrs Nelson Aesthetic dancer Cordon Lipe Railroad engi¬ neer Conceit His looks To marry Erma On the stage Bernice Deetz Making aprons Talking bass Brains (this is a compli¬ ment) Keep house Corn doctor Vernon Hale Joining Vile spectacles Red and white sweater Movie man Optician Frances Jack Helping Robert Pike Alsace Senator of U. S. Mother of seven Hershel Hart Girl killing Love of adven¬ ture His line of talk Lawyer Prize fighter Ruth Carter Driving the Moon Getting into the newspapers Herself Animal trainer in a side show Dressmaker Bradford Bruso Handing out meal tickets Umbrellas Favorite flower (violet) Opera singer Hash slinger Lillian Paisley Sleeping Writing dumb jokes Her “ducks” To be married Cook Gerald Telling Football Girls Modesty Y. M. C. A. secretary Chief of police Twila Miller Smiling Jerome Temple Ventriloquist Married 159 • •9--9”9 ' -9’‘9 ' ’9”9 9“9 ’9”9’‘9’ ' 9 ' 9’‘9’‘9“9’ ' 9’ ' 9’‘9”9’ ' 9’-9”9“9 ‘9”9‘’9”i National, Reo and Oakland Motor Cars Also the famous REO Speed Wagon Truck ““ Samson Trucks and Tractors We give the best of service on the above cars, trucks and tractors — Auto Accessories — Goodrich and U. S. 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Illllllllllllllllllllllll Sam’s Confectionery On the Square 162 HONORABLE ORDER OF BEAN POLES High Cockalorum—Temple Alexander. Vice Cockalorum—Sarah Jane Dunston. Charter Members—Idelia Davis. Ruth Hamman, Cecil Brown, Hugh Hou- sum, Sam Flowers, Neil enters, Harlan V alley, Carl Miller, Francis Jack, and Corwin Lewis. Adviser—Mr. Cook. GEOMETRY Theorem: Two ' s a company, three ' s a crowd. Diagram: Minor Shaw May Myers Syd Scott Eternal triangle. Solution : Syd -j- shows = May Minor -j- car = May Minor + Syd — Scrap Then Minor = 0 .Syd = May AS WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM E. Reedy—with a piece of pie in one hand and a football in the other. Twila and Temple in the baby Overland. Jerry Miller laying his heart at the feet of a fickle woman. Oscar Owen dancing a jig to the rhythm of yells at a basket-ball game. Mary Augustine laughing and giggling at a point nobody else can see. Bob Armstrong running errands for the teachers. Josephine Todd surrounded by a dozen boys. Cord Lipe receiving the loud and hearty applause of the auditorium. THE DIVINE INSPIRATION CLUB The purpose of this organization is to encourage the aspirations of those men desiring everlasting fame. President—Catherine Mitchell. Vice-President—Twila Miller. Secretary—Virginia Shafer. Treasurer—Elizabeth Young. Marshals—Faye Coffey, Alsace Sullivan. Janitors—Robert Armstrong, Jerome Miller. 163 u v Have a Drugs, Candies, Toilet Articles Full Line of x • i Magazines and b ountain Drinks Give Us An Opportunity to Serve You THE QUAKER DRUG COMPANY H. F. HARRINGTON Fire Accident Plate Glass Tourist Baggage Tornado Health Surety Bonds Burglary Automobile Life Mail Package Compensation Durfee, Clark Sc N icholson General Insurance I I 2 N. Water St. Ph one M am 965 Decatur, Ill. TUDENTS of the D. H. S.—I wish to thank you for your patron- c age of the past year and wish you a most joyous vacation To those returning next fall we will be in better shape to give you our more prompt and better service. Ed’s Across the Street a aa aa aa aa aa 0 aa aa l 164 165 Ask for BIG “S” Quality Products KANSAS FLOUR CORN MEAL — PANCAKE FLOUR — GEROLIUM, The Health Breakfast Food Milled, Distributed and Guaranteed by Shellabarger Elevator Company J. M. Allen, President SANGAMON - MORGAN - CLINTON STREETS Our Cash and Carry Feed Department Saves You Money Reserved lor Ellis IP. Plrmstrong Druggist I I 7 North Water Street 166 TWENTY YEARS HENCE (Clippings from the Decatur papers of that time) Mr. Jerome Miller has announced himself candidate for Justice of the Peace on the “Anti-Tobacco ' ’ ticket. C. A. Lipe has returned from South America, where he owns a coffee planta¬ tion. The pupils of Miss Idelia Mae Davis’ kindergarten will give a recital Mon¬ day evening. Mr. Temple Alexander has been given the contract for the brick road be¬ tween Decatur and Pana. Henry Hiel was deported a week ago as a “Revolutionist.” Mrs. F. H. Mueller was hostess at a dinner dance at the Country Club yes¬ terday. Judge C. Wm. Ray adjourned circuit court till Monday. The persons who answer all these questions are fit to receive a Harvard scholarship: 1. Where did Dan Spence get his line of talk? 2. Where did “Slow” Andrews get his sense of humor? 3. Is J. B. Austin intending to be a minister or a corn doctor? 4. Where did Charley Fields learn to play basket-ball? 5. Why is it that Mr. Cook eats a whole lot but can ' t get fat? 6. Why is it that Mr. Drobnick diets but can ' t get thin? “Slow” A.: “The entertainment will be free of charge. There will be no admission; everybody will come without paying.” Idelia D: “I heard you were talking about me last night.” H. D. T.: “Oh, I’m liable to talk about anything.” WE WONDER: What Ernest Hugo would look like with his hair mussed up? What would happen if Mr. Evans should pose all alone for a picture? How Miss Fritter would look on a farm. What would happen if Jinny Shafer didn ' t have a pencil to stick in her mouth ? What would happen if Henry Heil couldn ' t start an argument? What would happen if Louise Jamison bobbed her hair? What Cord Lipe would look like as a blond? blow “Skinny” Hamman woidd look if she were fat? What brand of rouge Marie Dickey uses? What would happen if A. Nelson kept his mouth shut five minutes. What made Mr. Trimble grow a mustache? What “Snake” Bowman would do without his Adam ' s apple? 167 I milllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllinilllllllll!llllllilllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIMItllll!ll ' l G. S. Lyon Sons j Lumber Mfe. Co. “Built to Measure Woodwork for Decatur Homes Since 1878 C e rr o Gordo and Broad w a y ... 168 _ ’ ' - ' ‘•■ ' i o 1C T c v v 1 1, l 4 i ' Vm _ n . £ai.vt 169 IINCOL.il ■i SQUARE THEATRE The ITlosi Perjeclly Appointed Playhouse in Central Illinois As an Ideal Symbol of Efficiency and Quality in Production, Presentation, Ulusic, Theatrical and Pictorial For Everything m Dru s Trade at 0 Central Illinois’ Greatest and Busiest Drug Store The Decatur Drug Company 343-355 North Water Street Quality — Variety Prices — Service “We are in business for YOUR health’’ rTT ’’HE Advertising Department has assure (I ) ed its patrons, mhose advertisements appear in this issue, of the support and patronage of the Decatur High School, its organization, and its students Q|lDe sin cerelu urge students to help keep our pledge bi ] mentioning “Decanois” advertisements. — advertising ITlanager ♦ 170 ' • K. t ‘ ‘ ti-v ’V rtv-b w - t , ?«. i p EAU. OLD T AL or MINE Dl., no i-l v i � • W.O ' -C 171 We Have a Line of Electric Percola¬ Grills tors Mazda Lamps Heating Pads Fans and Curling Irons Gas Stoves Disc Stoves Waffle Irons Electric Irons Gas Heaters Toasters Gas Irons Vibrators Gas Mantles Chafing Dishes Water Heaters [We are at your service and | will appreciate your patronage J Decatur Railway and Light Co. 124 South Water Street Standard Life Building 172 YOU CAN’T— Play football and eat pie. Fool Miss English. Flunk in your studies and graduate. Misbehave in Mrs. Nelson ' s class. Fail to remember May Myers and her beaux. Drink home brew and live. Beat Frank Mueller’s time. Make Dan Spence lie. Keep the girls away from Mr. Ouerry. Teacher: “Parse the word ‘kiss.’ ” E. Young: “This word is a noun but is usually used as a conjunction. It is never declined and is more common than proper. It is very singular, in that it is usually used in the plural. It agrees with me.” Awgowan. Oh, the Glee Club had a party, And Mr. Trimble came. He danced most all the dances And quite enjoyed the game. But, my, you should have seen him; It truly was a shame, 1 le danced them with a chorus girl Of some renown and fame. It really wasn ' t all his fault, He wasn’t all to blame. She was most sweet and charming And made the others tame. Yes, the Glee Club had a party, And Mr. Trimble came; And tho he shirked his duty He enjoyed things just the same. Helen States. Idelia Davis: “Yes, I’m continually breaking into song.” Cecil Brown : “If you’d ever get the key, you wouldn’t have to break in.” 173 J Greider’s Cafe 1 0E 5 (£f 3 1 I E 30 Our Friends The BIG things in life come from those who have a friendly interest in us. Our homes — Our education — Our start in life. After Graduation Don’t overloo k the importance of a friendly banker in your financial life. Let us supplement our good business principles by a friendly interest in your general welfare. Farmers State Bank and Trust Co. 3 ' 2% ON SAVINGS Build With Brick Decatur Brick Mfg. Co, 174 -wl t C V «, H V c .s . t4 175 Llyod W. Snerly “Select Groceries” 259 North Main T5he ‘Decatur cMusical College pIANOFORTE, voice, violin, viola, violon- A cello, wind instruments, theory, history of music, sight singing and ear training, chamber music, expression, physical training and danc¬ ing, lectures, recitals and concerts. Illustrated Catalog Mailed on Application 316 N. MAIN ST.. DECATUR, ILL. Phone Main 2340 L. H. Baird Printing Co. Address 220 East North Street, Ground Floor Decatur, Illinois Commercial Printing—Engraving and Steel Die Work-School Supplies— Wedding Invitations—Visiting Cards 176 Lur t 177 u - L Shoes that SatisTj CHARI.ES pease Interior Decorator Fine Residence Work a Specialty 2 I 3 North Main Street Decatur, Illinois You get QUALITY and SERVICE at The Parlor Market iiiiiiiiiimiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiwiiiiNiiiiwiiiiiiMiiiiii West Side of Square — F. N. Goodman Company Main 805-806 178 LIFE’S LIGHTER HOURS CLUB The purpose of this club is to bring joy to the hearts of tired athletes. President—Adele Rattan. Vice-President—Isabella Pluck. Secretary—Frances Zeigler. Treasurer—May Myers. Marshals—Louise Ray, Mary Stouffer. Janitors—Wayne Bowman, Frank Mueller. THE FIRST FORD I saw it once before As it rattled by the door, With a roar. And, again, I hear its chug, Like some tired and plodding bug, That old Ford. They say when it was new Admired it was by not a few, At the fair. Now the loafers of the town Laugh as it is driven round The village square. Now it is outshone by all, Every auto, great and small, Gathered round. It has seen its day of glory, Now an outcast, old and hoary, That first Ford. - Lyman Cushing, ’21. Miss Trautman: “Why, Robert, I thot you were one of the angels around here.” R. Armstrong: “I hope not. What would I have to look forward to if I were r 179 lllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllillt iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiitiiiiitiii PROPERTY is the fruit of labor; Property is desirable; is a positive good in the world. That some should be rich shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built. —Abraham Lincoln. The National Bank of Decatur “Decatur s Oldest National Bank’’ 180 RUTH ROBERTS There was a precise little Miss Who vowed that she never would kiss. She’s keeping her vow, But, alas, even now, She’s just a precise little Miss. Octopus. ODE TO A CARAMEL (In 121 Study) Wee little caramel, Tiny but sweet, To the world bid farewell, ’Cause you I must eat. Beautiful color, Rich and free; I’d give a dollar (?) To have just thee. Don’t look so sad, Caramel of mine. The life you have had Was simply sublime. % Wee little caramel. How good you are. (Perhaps ’twould be well Another to swallar.) Peggy Liston. a la H. D. T. The duty of Dean of boys was well done When left to ’20’s redoubtable son. But at one fatal point our Bobbie did slip, He forgot to adorn his upper lip. E. Young actually admits that she was a wild baby. A. Nelson in Hi Y .: “I suggest that all people who get noisy be put out of the room.” Pres. Telling: ‘Wour suggestion is good. The sergeants-at-arms will please put Mr. Nelson out.” They do say that in Mr. Querry’s classes the girls fight for the front seats. 181 Telephone Main 1 29 LOU BARBEY Food Store I 30 Merchant Street Decatur, Illinois MAIN FLOOR Books, Kodaks, Office Supplies, Typewriters, Stationery, Novel¬ ties BASEMENT Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Football, Basket-Ball, Gymnasium Clothing and Shoes for All Outdoor Sports Haines Essick iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1 217 North I V (iter Street SECOND FLOOR New Edison Phonographs, Five Booths, Recital Hall, Record De¬ partment, Pictures, Frames, Art an d Gift Shop THIRD FLOOR Repair Shop and Stock Room ELEVATOR SERVICE 9410 square feet of Selling Space If you want a high-grade suit to fit you, see GEORGE W. HARRIS The Tailor, Hatter and Men’s Furnisher 1 50 Merchant Street 182 r r A iv 183 1 u i ' 1 | _ � -PU -OFW B� VU - tU, ( W Vv V H a© l«lv. � ■� ■ t: ' 5 L ' WvH tllot j nU4u-� VA «v rOO _� - K 184 High School Students Should Plan Ahead! The young men and young women who will graduate from high school this Spring should begin now to plan definitely for the Summer and Fall. In securing an education, as in attaining success in business later on, the greatest rewards go always to those who face the facts squarely, realizing that “as you sow so shall you reap,” and who, therefore, plan intelligently for the future. It is peculiarly fitting that those students who decide to enter on a business career, should naturally gravitate toward this school for business training. The reason for this lies in the fact that our methods and standards of scholarship very closely approximate the best and highest in the high school. Therefore, for the high school graduate there is no sudden change or need for readjust¬ ment when he begins a course here. Graduates of this school find it easy to “fit in to their first business positions. Since the training methods and the equipment faithfully reflect the best business practice, the Brown School student feels perfectly at home in any well-appointed and properly con¬ ducted business office with which he may first become connected. A number of high school people have already indicated in¬ terest in our courses. We invite you cordially to investigate our work. Ask your teacher about the Brown School. A personal call, post card or phone message will permit us to give you any addi¬ tional information you may desire. BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE Established in 1884 H. M. Owen, Principal Decatur, Illinois 185 when you are ready for your class pins and rings go to and have them send for with his wonder line of class jewelry Style, quality and price Official Jewelers to the Class Nineteen Hundred Twenty JUNIORS H. POST SONS JEWELERS GLORGL S . GASS 1815 N. Illinois Street INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA 186 tJeusiad Decatur’s Greatest Clothing Store Learn to appreciate the value of correct clothing as a factor in your business and social associations. The NEUSTADT label in your clothes is a mark of distinc¬ tion which will favor you wherever you go. Stein-Bloch, Society, and Sincerity clothes are the clothes you need. And our furnishings will lend the touches of good taste and individuality so requisite to the truly well bred ap¬ pearance. The Best Bracelet Watch in the World CEVENTEEN-JEWEL HAMILTON, in gold-filled and solid gold, with detachable bracelet, the thin model watch with railroad accuracy. The most sat¬ isfactory bracelet watch on the market. Remember, we specialize Hamilton for satisfaction, but carry all makes of watches at prices as low as the lowest. FRANK CURTIS COMPANY JEWELERS 1 56 EAST MAIN STREET 187 HiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiMtiiiiMiiiiiiiiHiiiiiminiiHiNt: thank the class of 20 and the students in general for business given us in the past, and hope to be your jeweler in the years to come : : : : H. Post Sons Merchant and Prairie Streets iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiinHiiiiHiiiitHiiiiiiimiiituimiiiiHHiimiiHiniiniiiiiminiiiiiitniiniiiint A Store or Young Women lllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIimillllllllllllllllllHIHIMIIItlNIIIIIIIKIIIIIIUUItnilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllimillllllllllll! A STORE that at all times shows the smart, youthful styles in apparel and accessories; that keeps pace with the fashion tendencies of the times; that shows varieties ex¬ tensive enough to meet the requirements of every young woman’s taste. Such a store is this—and because it is such a store, it is rapidly building up the largest clientele of young women patrons in Central Illinois. GOODS iCABPTT COMMNY KAUFMANS Custom Quality Clothes for Young Men -Ready-to- Wear —Hart Schaffner Marx and Kuppenheimer productions, with the new slenderizing lines and English shoulders — single and double breasted models. Intensified values— $40 - $45 - $50 - $60 - $65 189 The Quality Mark Of All Motordom The American Beauty Roadster The Latest Pan-American Product Made in Decatur Lives up to its Name In Beauty, Performance and Power—this job • justifies the name it bears . Pan-American Motors Corporation i Decatur, Illinois 1 ( H) I Queen Quality Low Shoes Set the Style Pace —Each model is an original development of the season ' s correct fashions. —Shown in fine black and dark tan leathers as well as fine white fabrics. —Queen Quality Shoes are sold in Decatur only at GEBHART’S.” M orehouse Wells C o. f i The Most Complete Line of SPORTING GOODS in Central Illinois Z j l Old Town Canoes | Camp Equipment I Evenrude and Caille Motors i f Reach Base Ball Supplies Brunswick-Balke Home Billiard Tables r i ? i 191 We Manufacture Ou r Own.... V id.llU V , Ice Cream and Ices In An Up-to-Date and Sanitary Shop iiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiifiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiimitiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHin ' iiiiitiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniiiHimniiiiiniittimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiii We H ave a Complete Line of Fresh Box Candv Fancy Drinks a Specialty Courteous and Prompt Service Always The coolest and most sanitary place in town The PI ace that Satisfies 32 7 N. Water St. Phone Main 895 192 Macon County Coal Company Riverside Sootless COAL Phones: Main 7 7 and 78 Forrest File Manager t ♦ i f i 193 ESTABLISHED IN 18 8 4 nilllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIMIIHIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUHIIIIIIIIinillllllllHHIUllllHlllllllll We Mine and Sell The Original Hand - Mined and Machine-Mined Coal 11111111111111111111111111111111111111 Decatur Coal Company i f 1 : • T $ 194 The Place Han Imittfr For Fine Photographs ' The Time •— Yours by Appointment i i f • i f 7TT HIS publication is an example of the printing we do. IJour printing and aduertising problems mill be solued by using our entire service— ' designing, copy writing, en grauing and printing. Our trade mark on your printed matter denotes Quality. POir JS« phTTs Reineu? Printing . Stationery Review Building Company Decatur, Illinois 196