El Reno High School - Boomer Yearbook (El Reno, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1908 volume:

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING 4 GREETING Friends and students of te FI Reno High School, accept in the “Blue Tay” the efforts of the Class of 1909. In publishing this, the second Annual of the E. H. S.. we here to portray our school life in all Its phases, and give our readers a better idea of the achievements and as- pirations of its students. As editors of the “Blue Jay e wish to express our appreciation of the loyal sup- port and Mod cooperation rendered us b the faculty and student body. 5 To Superintendent F. N. Howell, in ap- preciation of his untiring efforts for the betterment and advancement of our High School, the class of 1909 respectfully dedicates the “Blue Jay” 6 7 MISS KATE BARBOUR MSS EDNA B. MADDOX Photos by J. A. Shuck. MISS BESSIE McCAFFERTY PROLOGUE. Should you ask me whence these stories Whence these legends and traditions I should answer, I should tell you From the class of many talents From the tribe of pretty sooners From the minds of brilliant Juniors. Nearing fast the year of wisdom And the passing of exams. Should you ask me whence they heard them Who the poets, who the writers, Then this answer I should give you With a wink and dawning smile In the magazines and papers In the almanacs and others. And the bards were Mr. Springtime Mr. Thoughtful and old Ditto. 10 THE FACULTY (With «apologies to Henry W. Longfellow.) From the northward came a warrior Dressed In many colored feathers. ' Tall and slender as a heron. Like Shoshungah, King of fishes. Charles the mighty, Charles the master Of the mysteries of Physics Of the hidden things of nature And the picture drawing—aft. From his footsteps fled the Freshmen Fled the Sophomores and Juniors. But the Seniors, brave and warlike, Waited for this mighty warrior. Waited with their clubs of credits With their tomahawks of satire With their arrow-heads of wit And their bows of many smiles. But the brave one, Charles the mighty Working with a hand of cunning From a corn-cob cut the centre Plucked a reed from out the river Made a peace pipe like a farmer’s. Then he called the frightened Freshmen, Called the Sophomores and the Juniors, Made a treaty with the Seniors, Smoked the peace pipe with them all. Then he ruled o’er these his people, Ruled with well—appointed teachers, Placed an old chief o’er the Freshmen Wise with years and many travels. One who taught his wards of speaking. Of the eloquence of the ancients Taught them writing, picture speaking Made them orators and scribes. O'er the Sophomores, the riotous—, Placed one who knew their habits Knew their treachery and quarrelling. Young in years but wise in actions. Teaching with a truth so gentle That they named her in their language For the talker of the forest Awaneka. (K«aty-did). With the Juniors as their teacher, One he gave them who could answer In the tongues of many nations One who’d been a master teacher To his people, but descended From the hostile tribe of Kansas. Him they named because of wisdom, Koshkeyunahska. (Der alt Mann). Still remained a goodly number With no master with no teacher; They who delved for hidden knowledge, In the mysteries of buying, Of selling and exchanging Things they never really handled; Learning writing hieroglyphics Which of course they couldn’t read. As a teacher of these queer ones, For these chasers of the dollar, Charles the Mighty placed a Chieftain. One who knew the art of writing Words as fast as they are spoken: Master of machines for writing, And of business forms and customs. Him the Warriors named in speaking Wahpaueto, Edna B. As a helper to this ruler, One of stately form and manner: If not wise he surely looked it, Wondress fast in writing shorthand One who rose from these same people, Therefore knew their ways of thinking. Him they named, for well they loved him, Xdaihfah, (Bes)t of all. —Joe Shell, ’09. 11 MISS THELMA HUSE, the Seniors' Mascot. Daughter of Cosy Artman-Huse, a former member of the Class of 1908. 12 JBe nior s. Motto: Ad Astra per Aspera. Colors: Crimson and Black. Class Flower: American Beauty Rose. YELL. Crimson and Black Sharp as a tack Seniors, Seniors Yackety—yack. OFFICERS. PRESIDENT—FLORENCE LA BRYER. VICE PRESIDENT—GILBERT TOMPKfNS. SECRETARY—OPAL KELLEY. TREASURER—ETHEL McCAFFERTY. SENIOR CLASS POEM When in the years to come, Our tasks seem hard and dreary, The way seems rough and long. The path of life so weary; Remember that full many a day, After a recitation. Together side by side we've sat In thought and conversation. O’er and o'er our books we've read, Our problems missed or solved, Our faults confesed. and tried Not in trouble to be involved. At these thoughts, we’ll cease repining. Put aside our troubles then. And we’ll feel so cheered and happy, Feel so young and free again. The present all too fleeting is. The thought so oft will come, A few more days a few more words And high school life is done. Blest and happy, care-free «lavs. You leave us not tonight. You'll always come to cheer us While we’re struggling in the fight. Oft remembered teachers, dear, You’ve helped us every day. You’ve smoothed the path and cheered us In kind and thoughtful way. Forgive, if we have often been Thoughtless and you dismayed. We’re only boys and girls you know, And have many rules obeyed. Kind schoolmates, one and all. Our place you soon will fill. But may the thought of Class '08 Be in your memories still. Here’s to our dear old High School. May we forget her never, And may her colors, Blnn and White. Bring honors to her ever. —Lura Cook. 13 FLORENCE LABRYER GILBERT TOMPKINS EDITH CLARK Florence LaBryer: Schoolmarm; born somewh fe, sometime; not in love now (used to be). Member of Alethean Literary Society, Hoch Schule Verein, And Basket Ball team. Gilbert Tompkins: Gill is old enough to vote. Don’t care for girls. Member of football and Baseball teams. Considerable nerve, makes chapel talks. Edith Clark: Past—Edith. Present—Miss Clark. Future—Doubtful. Member of Hoch Schule Verein. blanche Pyle: The nightingale of the class. Would make a lovely old maid. Has started her cork screws and adopted a cat. Member of Hoch Schule Verein and Alethean Literary Society. Simon Tannebaum: Champion Athlete; High jumper, and long dash rynner. Great grafter. Member of Hoch Schule Verein. ' X Jessie Waring: Always In demand wTfcn teacher is sick. How the pupils quail and tremble when they behold her august person. Member of Alethean Literary Society. Hoch Schule Verein, And Basket Ball team. SIMON TANNEBAUM BLANCHE PYLE JESSIE WARING 14 MARGARET FITZGERALD OPAL KELLY MINNA JENSEN Fraulein Minna Jensen: Age from ten to thirty. The coquette of the class. Not engaged but expects to be. President of Hoch Schule Verein. “Expects to do something.” Lura Cook: Has beautiful brown eyes and raven tresses; a great lover of literature, especially “Childe Harold.” Member of Alethean Literary Society, And Hoch Schule Verein. Margaret Fitzgerald: Sweet lass from Kansas. Loves to dance, and honors things DeVine. Belongs to the “Middle Age.” Zita Montgomery: Age 25; Matrimonial prospects good; Ambition—To be a dramatic “Star.” Captain of Basket Ball team. Opal Kelley: Age—Old enough to marry. Wears two diamonds and has broken several hearts. Don’t care for fine houses, pre- fers a “Shack.” Member of Hoch Schule Verein. Ellen La Bryer: Young and beautiful Very religious; Attends church regularly, and expects some day to be Steward, (Stewart) ZITA MONTGOMERY ELLEN LA BRYER LURA COOK 15 GARLAND LEIGH MABLE STEPHENS JOSIE KRALL Garland Leigh: Age—Sweet sixteen. Expects to be a 'coun- try school teacher with a stern look anil threatening hand. Member of Hoch Schule Verein, Alethean Literary Society and Bas- ket Ball team. Zca Hunt: Age—U n known. Very studious, bashful and sweet, Curly black hair and dainty feet. Member of Alethean Literary Society. Mable Stephens Age—Don't know —born in the nineteenth century. Terrible when angry. Member of Hoch Schule Verein and Basket Ball t arn. Josie Krall: Sad faced but happy. Born since civil war. Has outgrown her none but can do no better. Has hopes for future. Plays Basket Bali. Member of Hoch Schule Verein. Archie Hanks: Better known as “Hanks.” Age—Doubtful—Born i i Arizona, lived in New York and educated in Oklahoma. Member of Boys Dcbat g .Club and Foot Ball team. “Deeply In love” (with Autoes). Ethel McCafferty: Very young—good student—age, Judging from actions—three years six months. Expects to be great—world be a prize If she could be won. Member of Hoch Schule Ver:in and Basket Ball team. Wj w ZOA HUNT ARCHIE HANKS ETHEL McCAFFERTY 16 Photos by J. A. Shuck SENIOR HISTORY Early in the fall of 1905, the Class of '09. almost thirty strong, entered the High School as Freshmen, and because of our extreme beauty, wit and intelligence, we attracted the attention and admiration of all the upper classmen. Our idea that the High School life was one of hard work, soon faded away, for we readily learned, “Amo amas amat, and grasped the fact that X is always an unknown quantity; and thus the year soon passed and the time came for the summer vacation. Upon returning in the fall as Sophomores many disappointments were in store for us. Several of our number had dropped out of school. Two had left the state of single blessedness, for that happier and more popular state of matrimony, and others took their places. There was also a change in the personnel of the Faculty. Xo longer would the powerful Mr. Koontz sway his scepter over us in the class room and halls, nor would he sing to us in chapel. Nor would the Latin teacher purse her pretty lips in dismay at our ignorance. Entirely new powers held sway. Mr. Ingold of some- what pugilistic tendency, the smiling Miss Altman, and the queenly Mrs. Maddox com- posed the new Faculty. The new High School building was completed; the hours were changed from all day to the half day session. During this year we learned one extremely important fact, namely to be at least in the attitude of deep study when a member of the Faculty entered the room. How familiar became, Little girl, what are you doing? Get to work now, do you understand ?” Near the close of the year we effected a class organisation with Simon Tannebaum as president, and soon after we received the coveted honor of being invited to a reception given by ’07 to '06. It was with still increased dignity, we returned to school the following fall, as Juniors, and reorganized with Elsie Carter as president, choosing Crimson and Black as class colors. Mr. Robinson of kind and genial disposition succeeded Mr. Ingold, who had gone never to return. The Senior Class took advantage of Mr. Robinson’s good nature and delighted to lead him merry chases through the halls, thus de- priving us of his instrurtion in Geometry. Our famous class, the Juniors, will be held in memory because we edited the first Annual, and later alsb surpassed our predecessors, in hospitality to the Faculty and the Seniors, in giving a banquet of toasts and several courses disposed of in one way or another. Ami then mantled in the overwhelming dignity of Seniors we returned to school again in the fall of ’07. Great was the disapi ointment of both teachers and pupils, when it was learned that no more would Professor Robinson instruct us in the walks of life. Now we are more nearly submissive to Our Hoosier Schoolmaster,” the tall and dignified Mr. Thuermer, who is always ready with a new set of jokes. We regret very much that we have no study under the earnest and pleasant Miss Overstreet. There has been but one member added to the class this year. Miss Margaret Fitz- gerald. who adds a very becoming dignity. Our “spreads” have been few and far between, but all the more thoroughly en joyed. As a matter of course, we have whiled away many weary hours with mos enjoyable class parties. Any one in the class can tell you that on the night of November 6th, we all went to a wedding. It was our Junior Presidents’, the third to leave our ranks with matrimonial intent. Although we were prevented from bidding her a fond farewell at the depot, through our efforts everyone on the train knew that a bride and groom were on board. In the latter part of March some one had, what the teachers chose to call an “evil thought. namely that the Juniors and Seniors go picknicking on April 1st. The day came, rather cool, it must be confessed, but un- daunted. we muffled in coats and furs, drove to Caddo Springs in a large airy bus. The lunch was excellent, judging from the manner in which it disappeared, and it was discovered that one of the Junior boys was exceedingly fond of Satanized” eggs. Sadly we returned home, in the evening, our only regret being unavoidably prevented from taking Miss Overstreet and Mr. Thuermer as chaperons, and staying longer. After waiting three weeks for propitious weather, the classes of ’08 and ’09 gathered one Saturday evening, to journey In that most comfortable of vehicles, a hayrack, to the 17 home of a Senior, several miles in the country. Strange to say, only one accident occurred, caused by our light weight brother Senior; this however, was soon remedied, and after traveling two miles on the wrong road we at last reached our destination. As usual we “Had the best time in all our lives,” and returned home at an early hour, in the morning. The two chaperons, Mr. Theurmer and Miss Barbour discovered several “silver threads among the gold,” as a result of the expedition. Some things we have learned by bitter experience. A certain young lady decided, one day during laboratory practice, to light a jet of hydrogen coming in full force from a glass flask. Now she very conscientiously advises no one else to try it, because her knowledge that it explodes was bought by dear experience. It is indeed with sad hearts, that we, when gathered in the laboratory, ponder on the fact that no more will we see Simon and his beloved checkered apron, darting around, hunting flasks,—the class all know why. No more shall we burn our fingers with acids, and blacken them with silver nitrate, and perhaps Mr. Thuermer is re- joicing over the fact that we shall not dissolve any more of his dimes and pennies. The characteristics of our class are many and interesting. We are three hundred and one- sixteenth years old, weigh two thousand three hundred twenty-eight pounds and eleven ounces, and are ninety-eight feet and six and three-fourths inches tall. Our complexions vary from Caucasian al- cannot be seen for several reasons. We have all the different colors of hair, and all the varieties of eyes, including cat. The noses are Roman, Grecian, pug and tip- tilted, but one cannot be recorded, because of the owner’s inability to see the end of it The sizes of our shoes range from two and one-half to nine. Our ambitions are very diverse. The beloved president has lofty inspirations in the theatrical line, but would lay them all aside if the right man came along. Two will go to the foreign field as missionaries if they can’t find anything else to do. One wishes she were a boy, that she might enter the navy. Two of the young ladies desire to startle the world as great singers. One wishes to rival Paderewski, but if she dees not succeed in this lofty attempt, she will probably move to Oklahoma City, where a gray automobile awaits her. Another’s highest desire is to go to Ger- many. One says she hardly knows, but the class does, she’ll get married, be bound with the holy Shackles. Only one will teach the young ideas how to shoot, another will be a novel writer. One wants to live on a farm, and the last wishes only to have a good time. Of the young men, one will be a poet, the second will be a mechanic, the desire first aroused by a hay rack ride he once took; and the third doesn’t know whether to get married, or go to work. And now we have reached the top rung of the ladder, in spite of the trials and tribulations caused by the restrictions en- forced by the teachers. The history of this class cannot be chronicled to its close. It is the lot of the prophet to satisfy for the present, your interest and that of the class. But un- doubtedly the nation’s historians will ulti- mately record their deeds, and the Hall of Fame will be enlarged. EDITH CLARK. 18 CLASS PROPHECY It fell to my lot to forecast the future of the members of the class of ’08. But feeling that my powers of divination were too limited, and being very conscientious in the matter, I consulted a gypsy sorceress, renounned far and wide for her ability to look into the distant future, and to read what may be written therein. After due deliberation and an exercise of her mystic powers she related to me the following tale: Miss Mabel Stephens is to bear the title, Countess, De Truit, Hensley, Whiteside Walker, Vander-Astorbilt She Iwill be proud and haughty and a great diplomat, but will be popular at the French court. The ambition of Miss Josie Krall, first aroused by her Conquests at Chickasha, will drive her to take up her residence in one of the larger cities. Where----- with a proper walk and a proper gown, a proper smile and a proper frown, she will be the properest girl in all the town. Mr. Simon Tannebaum will not have to discard his attractive and much prized checkered apron for many years, as he is to be professor of chemistry in Cornell college. We hope this will not be, “A Great Graft. Ambition will not permit Miss Edith Clark, now' a sweet girl graduate, to fall into obscurity, but, with Latin text book in one hand and a piece of fudge in the other, she will continue to Educate the multitudinous idiosyncracies, of the lan- guage, until she in turn will pilot students safely across Caesar’s Bridge, and cause the young innocents to pass through all the tor- tures of Tartarus. Miss Blanche Pyle whose ambition has been to be a “primadonna” will soon go to Jonesville in order to study voice cul- ture under Professor Blowhard-and-dolittle. Finally her wildest dreams will be realized and she will be a second Tetrazinni. What is stranger than truth? The class will then understand why Mr. Gilbert Tompkins took such an interest in human hearts during the past year, and became entangled in so many cases. He will develope into a large blustering M. D. with a medicine chest as his constant companion. Miss Ethel McCafferty will fall heir to a large fortune in 1912. Her philanthropic heart will lead her to use this in encourag- ing basket ball in the El Reno High School, and possibly in aiding the foot ball boys. Miss Minna Jensen who has always been kind, congenial and willing to lend a help- ing hand is soon to go to Africa as a missionary. Mr. Archie Hanks will be successful in constructing an airship in which he will take an extended trip, visiting the North and South poles and other points of J terest. Miss Garland I eigh is to write poetry; more sublime than Milton’s; more passio ate than Byron’s; more abstruse than Browning’s; more melodious than Tenny- son’s; but not more pleasing than Gilbert Tompkins (?). Miss Lura Cook is going abroad to study the art of painting—Her greatest success will be in, making “Faces. Miss Opal Kelley is to remain a spinster. She will live in a green house, trimmed in red and surrounded by old fashioned flow’ers. Her piano, an angora cat, and perhaps a canary will keep her company. The stage Is to claim Miss Florence La Bryer, who as an actress will make a tour around the world. She will be much admired for her grace and especially for her artistic posing. The glances from her brown eyes, bright as stars, will cause many a heart to suffer the pierce of cupid’s dart. Miss Zita Montgomery will save the class from the ignominious failure of having one of its members in the White House—which has been the aspiration of every class from time immemorial. For every one knows the legal propensities of the Junior boy, who first became famous in the joint debates. Miss Zoa Hunt, well skilled in the use of the oculars, will become master of the violin, and have many (beaux) to her string. Miss Margaret Fitzgerald will become so famous as a dramatist that even Shake- speare’s dramas will pale into insignifi- cance. JESSIE WARING. 19 SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the class of nineteen hundred and eight of the El Reno High School, having well finished the end of our course here, and after having our works and ourselves praised to the highest degree do. being in our right mind and in healthy condition of body make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament hereby re- voking all other documents by us hereto- fore made. Such estate as it has pleased the fates and our strong arms to accumulate we do dispose of the same as follows, viz: 1st. We give and bequeath to the Juniors our numerous, spacious and convenient class rooms with well regulated electric bells, decorated chairs and walls beautifully adorned with pictures. 2nd. We bestow upon the Freshman class all our school books, though torn and de- lapidated from use and with inscriptions written on most all of the pages. These in addition to the serious thoughts of Opal Kelly who considers levity as unseemly, may bring them in closer connection with the higher things of life and help them surmount difficulties necessary for their culture and education. 3rd. Upon the Sophomores we bestow all the love and blessings they may want with these, we know they will be able to accomplish their ardous tasks through life. 4th. To Miss Altman we return our entire vocabulary of adjective, Latin, German and English. For, to her we think they are due since she has labored so faithfully with us during the past three years. Now! be- hold she receiveth her reward. 5th. To Miss Overstreet we do will and grant all our reference books on foreign travels, other descriptive productions both on the building of steam ships and the equipment and splendor of the floating palaces. 6th. To Miss Barbour we do grant and bequeath our entire knowledge of Algebra, not that we think she has exhausted her supply of signs, formulas and other alge- braric characters, but that she may be the better prepared to give to the incoming Freshman class the instruction so necessary to Its development. 7th. We grant and bequeath to Mrs. Maddox, the wise counsellor of the com- mercial students so much of the wisdom of the ages as we possess. Conditioned upon the proviso that she expend the same cnly in connection with the instruction of students in the El Reno High School. 8th. To Mr. Howell we return all the historical stories an anecdotes—the truth of which we do not vouch—told us on the days when our American history recitations were exceptionally good. 9th. We give and bequeath to Mr. Charles Herman Thuermer, our devoted and admired principal, all the fragments left from our numerous feasts held in the fur- nace room and for fear this may not stay with him a sufficient length of time to keep our memory dear to him, we grant unto him a lock of our beloved sister Edith Clark’s hair together with an enlarged photograph of same. May her cheerful countenance brighten the days of his maturity when he glances up from his desk while correcting school papers. 10th. In order that one pupil at least may enjoy some of the priviledges denied the mass of students. Simon Tannebaum who has assumed, regardless of the rules and regulations of the high school, the privilege of talking out loud in assembly room, hall or during recitations, now be- stow this pleasure upon the Junior Harry Blake. 11th. Jessie Warring bequeaths and grants unto the Juniors who aspire to assist young people through the house of knowledge the secret of her success as a school marm. The discipline in her class is perfect—almost. 12th. For the purpose of equipping and maintaining a gymnasium, so long neglected by the Board of Education. Gilbert Tomp- kins bequeaths to the high school his open air lectures on “Class Spirit and Athletics” now compiled in book form. 13th. With the intention of cheering the pathway of the Junior class during its last year in school when it will be con- fronted by many trials and tribulations, Josie Krall bequeaths to said class her pleasant smiles and happy laugh. 14th. IJthel McCafferty gives and be- queaths to the Junior boys a chemical mix- 20 ture discovered by herself in the laboratory —which since that day has changed her complexion most wonderfully for the better. 16th. We give and bequeath to the Juniors our chemistry laboratory equipments and our note books which have caused us so much pain and toil. In addition to this we give them the secret—which it took us almost four years to discover—how to “work the teachers,” and especially are we prepared on how to work Mr. Howell.” We nereby constitute and appoint the High School Teddy Bear sole executor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the class of nineteen hundred ana eight, the testators, have to this will set our hand and seal this twenty-second day of May, A. D. In presence of MISS BEULAH ALTMAN. MISS KATHARINE BARBOUR. Testator: FLORENCE LA BRYER. 21 From right to left, first row: Clara McCreight, Joe Schell, Daniel Gallagher, Milferd McCreight, Ruth Bates. Row two: Matilda Breuer, Vera Streeter, Maud Peters, Ethel Dowell, Bea Mount. Photo by J. A. hue k. YELL. Motto: Constantia Omnia Vincit. Crimson and Cream. Crimson and Cream Colors: Crimson and Cream. Juniors, Juniors, we’re no dream. We don’t shine, but get along fine. Class Flower: American Beauty Rose. We’ll quit the business in 1909. OFFICERS. PRESIDENT—MAUDE PETERS. VICE PRESIDENT—ETHEL DOWELL. SEC. TREAS.—JOE SHELL. CLASS POEM Yes, the sands of time are falling Thru life’s hour-glass day by day, To the Junior now recalling Days and deeds long passed away. Days when we together entered Life and work in E. H. S. Every mind on study centered (?) Crowned at last with full success. Until then we’d been the Freshmen Scorned by all the higher folk, Yet no banner of the classmen More proudly faced each cutting joke. But now before we near believed One year had pased of four, With tasks and tests both well achieved Our class became the Sophomore. ’Twas then our spirits leaped their bound, Our glorious banner on high we spread; And knowing not that Senior frowned Never suffered a fear nor dread. But innocent trust was soon betrayed For it fell by a Senior’s hand. Altho defeated, yet not dismayed, For a bigger and better soon took command. Parties and picnics followed fast Until with quickened speed Examinations came and passed And we for vacation were freed. Still a faithful few remaining, Others were added, too, Now as Juniors seek for training, Something to dare and do. Past the horizon of this year’s struggles We see Hope’s rising sun; For next year’s close will end our troubles And see the victory won. 1 Then let us still press onward, We’ll soon make our star shine And long shall be remembered The class of ninteen-nine. —Maude Peters ’09. 23 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of the year 1905 some thirty- five pupils gathered in the halls of the El Reno High School. Of all the classes that have ever crossed the threshhold of this renowned institution the class of ’09 certainly is the most famed by far. Ours in the only class in the history of this High School that has organized during the first week of the first month of the first year. At this time we elected our officers, chose a motto, class flower and colors. Throughout the first year we maintained a high standard in our work, but mere lessons in Algebra. Latin, Rhetoric and Physiology were not enough to occupy our time; consequently, many were the social gatherings enjoyed duding the year. Near the beginning of school, we were royally entertained Jjy Cornelia Libby, one of our classmates. In the spring time the bril- liant idea of having a May basket party was suggested. No sooner was the plan thought of. than, with the characteristic energy of this class, it was put into opera- tion. We gathered at the home of Bryan Blake, our honored president. After a pleasant social hour we sallied forth to hang our baskets. But lo! none were to be found. The Juniors had slyly made way with them. Determined to have a good time we went indoors and forgot there were ever such trifles as stolen May baskets. Examinations came, were passed and the Freshmen became Sophomores. How proud we were to learn the success with which we had passed the first mile stone in our four years’ course. In the fall of the year of 1906, we assem- bled as Sophomores. Though there were only fifteen of us we had lost none of our former brilliancy and class spirit. The Crimson and Cream was now honored by being the first colors hoisted from the flag pole, where they proudly waved until pulled down by the enterprising class of ’07 Shortly after school opened we reorgan- ized and held class meetings from time to time. We did our work faithfully and well; so. as Hallowe’en drew near, thought we deserved recreation, accordingly we planned a social gathering and were very hospitably entertained at the home of Duncan Borden. During the evening two suppers were served, the first was a three course luncheon —salt, first course; toothpicks, second course, and water, third course. Later a more substantial repast was served. After our Christmas examinations were over we decided that our new course of study was too heavy and the hours between breakfast and dinner too long to go with- out a lunch. With much difficulty we per- suaded the janitor to let us use the furnace room. Hither we hied daily, for sometime without encountering our principal. One day, however, our luck changed and just as we were to serve our lunch in walked our principal with firm tread and stern countenance. Praised be our editor-in-chief who saved the day for us by sitting on the sandwiches. After this w’e obtained special permission to have our spreads. The close of the year’s work was made especially pleasant by a reception given to the Seniors at the home of Zita Mont- gomery. This year the class has received new members, Clara and Milfred McCreight from Lamont. Okla.. and Ruth Bates from Indiana, who have won the good will and friendship of every pupil in school. Near Christmas time one of our classmates, Willie Beal Avant, was called home to nurse an invalid mother and could not return. We were indeed very sorry to lose her. I ater, Duncan Borden, withdrew to improve his farm and recreate and after- ward to join us in special work in college. Our class now numbers an even dozen, four boys and eight girls. The year has been devoted to dilligent study: Junior Geometry has the name of being the best class in school. As a means of entertainment, we content- ed ourselves with occasional spreads until April 1st. then, in company with the Seniors, we planned a picnic at Caddo Springs. The weather tried to fool us but we fooled the weather and went anyway. Next day rested and eager for study, we returned to our classes, only to be charged with the mis- conduct of some of the under class students. This censure w as borne with a meekness that any student would be proud to possess. Throughout our three years High School life our motto “Constantia Omnia Vincit,” 24 has been a source of inspiration to us and many are the difficulties we have surmount- ed. With the completion of the Annual we shall feel that our hardest task is ended and our three years’ work completed. When the last strains of music have died away, announcing the close of the graduating exercises of the class of ’08, we shall be- come dignified and learned Seniors. BE A MOUNT. CLASS OF '08 AS PROPHESIED BY THE CLASS OF 09 In the year 1918, the Class of ’09 held a reunion in the E. R. H. S. Prominent among the speakers and occupying a front seat was the Blue Jay of the Juniors. After much speaking by the various members of ’09 and amidst great applause, the Blue Jay arose and made his way to the platform. He adjusted his spectacles; carefully un- folded his handkerchief and wiped his nose; bowed gravely to the audience and com- menced. “It was ten years ago, that I first made my advent into El Reno. As the Class of ’08 was about to be graduated from H. S., I was commissioned by the Juniors to fol- low the lives of the various members of the Senior Class and report to them after ten years had passed by. So, kind friends, I have followed your suggestion and have kept my eye on each of the members of ’OS and am now ready with my report.” Here the speaker was greeted by such a burst of applause that he looked about for a means of escape and would have flown away; but however changed his mind and resumed his discourse. “The boys have all proven themselvcr worthy of their Alma Mater. “Simon Tannebaum has made his fortune as an explorer. Two years ago while travel- ing in South America, he accidentally dis- covered the north pole. He built for him- self an ice palace on the very spot and uses it for a summer home. He also dis- covered the Chinese wall, and sold it to the Chinese government for $23.23. He now lives in ease and affluence, spending his winters in tropical South America, and his summers at the north pole. “Archie Hanks, the bachelor of the class, had a sad ending. Soon after his gradua- tion, he inherited a great fortune and sailed for Paris, the center of fashion and galty. He became known as the Chevalier Hanks de Hanks, the most polished courtier in the capital. For some years he gave lessons in lovemaking and writing “billet deux” to the young dandies. But alas! One night. while serenading the president’s daughter, a hail storm arose. Oblivious of the egg-sized hail pouring down upon his head, and think- ing only of the tender glances of her whom he loved best, he sang on. In the morning he was found a corpse beneath her window. “J. Gilbert Tompkins is the orator of the pulpit in Punkville, Missouri. His sermons on Base Ball and Opportunities have even outrivaled those interesting ones of Prof. Thuermer.” Here the Blue Jay assumed a troubled look as if in doubt how to proceed. “Well, now I will give you my report on the girls. The faculty might well be proud of them. “The class president, Florence EaBryer has become a speaker of note. Her thrill- ing stump speeches on Prohibition and Women’s Rights have stirred up the whole west. The last time I saw her she was out in Idaho, posing so gracefully and making such an impression on the cow- boys that they left the country and have never been heard of since. “Shortly after their graduation, Mable Stephens, Margaret Fitzgerald and Jessie Waring began a crusade against the manu- facture and sale of face powder. They canvassed the country and told from ex- perience the evil effects of the same and great has been their success, as you well know. For, today there is little or no face powder used throughout the United States. “Zita Montgomery, I have been told al- ways did have an affection for rural life. (Applause). She now lives on a farm in northern Oklahoma and is quite a profes- sional in raising ducks, geese and poultry. Her fresh country butter took the Blue Rib- bon at the Annual State Fair in Wichita, Kans., last year. “Blanch Pyle still lives in El Reno. She hasn’t changed much, and is still that tall, slender girl as of old. She leads a very secluded, pious life and takes great interest in church work. “Minna Jensen has gained world-wide fame as a tight wire walker. Her greatest 25 achievement has been a trip across the Niagara Falls, with her eyes blindfolded. At this point in his narrative, the Blue Jay was seized with a fit of coughing and was obliged to pause until some one brought him a glass of water. After a copius draught or two of the beverage most commonly used in Oklahoma, he resumed his story. You all remember Edith Clark. Well, I had the pleasure of visiting Madam Clark’s dressmaking establishment, in Phila- delphia. She has made her name immortal by the great skill displayed in designing night-caps and pinafores. Ethel McCafferty has established herself at the head of a matrimonial bureau. Al- though she had never found the “Prince Charming for herself, yet she makes, on an average, of twenty matches per day. A foreign missionary is Opal Kelley. She has devoted her life since graduation, to training the natives in the Philippine Is- lands. She lives a life of the strictest economy; dwells in a ‘Shack,’ and has suf- fered many hardships. Zoa Hunt intended to tour the Orient But alas! she was too late. The ship had sailed, and she was forced to satisfy her longing for foreign travel by a steam boat ride on the North Canadian. While sailing down the river, she was ship wrecked on a deserted island. Here she had the good fortune to capture one of the natives as a husband, with whom she returned to her native El Reno, a few days ago. “I suppose you all know that Lura Cook is preparing menues of hash and bologna for the Hotel de Farmer in El Reno. “Garland Leigh is now the leader of the ‘Four Hundred’ in New York City. She entertains lavishly at card parties, aud re- ceptions, and can be seen nearly every afternoon out driving on Fifth Avenue with a French poodle in her lap. The Blue Jay paused and hurriedly glanced at his time-piece. Well friends. I will have to hurry. I have to catch the train for Chickasha, as I am billed to ad- dress the Annual Corn Growers’ Associa- tion there this evening. Let’s see, there are only two remaining members. “Josie Krall has donned a gown of black, and with her face heavily veiled, goes from city to city, peering into people’s faces and frightening little boys and girls. She has won for herself the distinction of being the mysterious ‘Woman in Black.’ “The last, Ellen LaBryer, was early in her career disappointed in her love affairs. A short time ago, she purchased Gerrer’s bakery at El Reno, and one passing by, sees the following advertisement in her window: ‘Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns, One a penny, two a penny. Hot Cross Buns. If your daughter’s don’t like them, give them to your sons, One a penny, two a penny, Hot Cross Buns.’ The story being completed, and his mis- sion having been fulfilled, the Blue Jay gave a succession of quick bows, grabbed up his derby and suit case, and flew out of the window. RUTH BATES, ’09 ‘26 AN INVOICE OF THE JUNIOR CLASS (As Overheard by a Junior.) There was a tap on the superintendent's door. Come in,” was the response. A tall man with slightly stooped shoulders, and eyes that looked one through and through, entered. Is this Mr Howell?” he asked. It is. what can I do for you?” was the reply to his question. “I am Dr. Secord from William and Mary’s college, and am looking for a class of scholars who would accompany me on a trip in search of the moon. I have never been able to find a class with sufficient courage. Recently I was advised to put my request before you. Can you aid me? Well, let me see. I have a class of a dozen pupils here, whom I believe will,— I'll tell you what, I’ll give you an invoice, as it were, of this class, and then you may decide for yourself.” All right, that suits me fine. I am en- couraged already,” responded the visitor. I shall begin with the president of the class, Maude Peters. She is a girl who is not afraid, and w’ill always do her part, unless she should happen to have, what is commonly called a ‘contrary streak,” and in that case, I do not know' what you would do, for at these times she is beyond my control.” And her name is Maude,” thoughtfully murmured Prof. Secord. I’ll be willing to try her though, if that is her only fault.” Another is Ethel Dowell—usually call- ed Tiny, on account of her size. She is one of the most original girls, I believe in the school. Should you ascend so high, that, on account of the lack of oxygen, or other similar reasons, you forget all the languages that you knew here on earth, it would be no difficult task for Tiny to com- pose a language, by which you could freely converse with one another. But Tiny is an aw'ful critic, and this sometimes discourages others.” “Well, I find that nearly all critics are manageable if they are only kept busy, and there will be lots of dishes to wash, you know.” suggested Mr. Secord. Matilda Breuer is a fine girl. Can make beautiful sketches from nature, well, in fact, I think she is able to do all the illustrating that you would require. There is perhaps one drawback to her. I have heard it said that she is very fond of a young man named Duncan—and though the affection between the two concerned is mutual, there is paternal objection.” Oh, well,” interrupted the professor, “if she is only love-sick, the attraction of the moon towards us will soon cure her. In- deed she will be a valuable addition to the party.” Then there is Clara McCreight. She is one of the best in her class. Always punctual and always knows her lessons. She has a great deal of good common sense and is very economical. Well in short, sho would be the very person to manage the affairs of the balloon.” Good,” said Mr. Secord. I have wor- ried a great deal about what we should take for provisions. I suppose crackers and cheese would be good, but if I could leave that all to some one else, oh! what a relief. We must make sure of her!” and he heaved a great sigh. But are there no boys in the class?” Yes, to be sure,” replied Mr. Howell. There are four. First Joe Shell, a nice little boy, would always keep the crowd in good cheer even if sudden death looked you in the face. He is the author of a poem, which, I believe will surpass Long- fellow’s Hiawatha. Indeed, I have great hopes for Joe. as a poet.” We must have him by all means. Who knows. Perhaps the man in the moon is a poet, and we shall want someone who can interest him. Do you suppose there is any danger of his piking?” inquired Prof. Secord eagerly. “Not at all,” was his answer. And there is Daniel Gallegher, a tall, noble looking youth, who could represent to fine advantage the athletic side of High School life. We all have our faults, and Daniel has his. What I now tell you is for his good not mine. Some time ago he was arrested for ‘bootlegging, and although he was cleared, I think ft would be for the benefit of those concerned, to keep all spirits under lock and key. Indeed Mr. Howell I thank you for your suggestion and I assure you that all such 27 drinks shall be for my benefit alone.” “The other two boys, Harry Blake and Milfred McCreight, are both exceedingly good types of manhood. Harry I believe wishes to practice law, while I am not cer- tain as to Milfred’s intention in life. But I am going to suggest that he prepare for the stage, as he shows in his reading un- mistakable signs of a first class actor. It is possible there would be a good opening for them on the Moon.” “I verily believe,” said the Dr. “it would be the making of both those young men, for I do not doubt that in a few years you should find floating down to Earth, letters and pamphlets which would tell of the homage of the Moon men to these two young men.” “Ruth Bates is a noble girl, with a kind and gentle nature. She would make an ideal nurse in case one should be needed on your journey.” “Just the one we need.” “And of course. Professor Secord, you will want a' reporter. Helena Mutter is one of the finest in El Reno. She has done work for me this year, and her H. S. notes have been a source of great comment among all the pupils. It is with the highest recom- mendations that I suggest her name. “Mr. Howell, how shall I ever thank you enough,” said the visitor, grasping the hand of the superintendent. “Now, if I only had a stenographer, I should feel a young man again.” “Indeed,” responded Mr. Howell, “Your wants are easily fulfilled. Vera Streeter is a genius in this line. Indeed I shall be much disappointed if she does not break the world’s record in accuracy and swift- ness.” “Can it be so?” asked the astonished pro- fessor. Truly this is the greatest class that I have ever heard about, and I have been connected with school life for 40 odd years. But this is only eleven. Mr. Howell, does the twelfth bear up the standard?” “Well, I hardly know how to answer your question, Dr., Bea is a good girl, and has a great big heart, but ever since I have known her she has been troubled with a serious ailment. I speak of an indisposi- tion to work. If she is interested in this exploit, however, she will make an invalu- able member to your party.” “What did you say her name is, pro- fessor?” “Mount; Miss Bea Mount.” “Oh yes, I saw her as I came this morn- ing. She was petting a dirty kitten she had picked up from the sidewalk. Her companion called her Bea and I heard them speak of being Juniors. I think she will do alright. She seems to have a motherly disposition; I think I should like to have her along to wait upon me.” “I shall call the Junior class up here and you may decide upon the final arrange- ments,” said Mr. Howell. Juniors enter. “Children, this is Dr. Secord, president of William and Mary’s college, who is look- ing for a class to join him on a trip to the Moon. You are to make the journey in a balloon. I have just recommended this class on account of its courage, skill and general culture. He is to start on the '10th of June. If the class decides to go, its mem- bers will be given their credits for next year. What do you say?” “Well I’ll not go one step,” answered Matilda, “unless a wireless telegraph sys- tem is installed so that I may talk to—to— well to a person who has recenti ’ moved to Ms farm.” “Certainly, certainly we shall do that voung lady.” “Well, I’m ready to go then.” “But, I’m not,” spoke up Harry, “if I can’t come to see Zi—Miss—or if I can’t come back to El Reno, every Sunday.” “Well,” broke in Joe, “if you are going to do all that I don’t see why you ca 1 accommodate me and take Ethel along.” “I am very sorry young man, answered the Dr., “but we cannot acoramodate more than a dozen, and you will have to be con- tent with the wireless telegraph.” “Well, I guess that will have to do,’ said Joe and Harry, “but you don’t expect to stay forever, do you?” “I am not going unless I can make some fudge at least once a day,” objected Tiny. “Nor I won’t go unless I can flirt all want to,” said Helena. “Let Tiny make the candy and then Helena and I can eat our share while we are flirting,” suggested Milfred, “i’li go on that condition ” “Brilliant! Brilliant!” exclaimed Dr. Secord, “that suits me if others concerned are suited. Well, I see th(. ,,3 are no objec- tions.” “I’ll go if you will take Mr. Thuermer 28 as chaperon,” Maude suggested. “Oh yes, yes, young lady your teacher shall certainly chaperon the entire company or if you wish only a select few. “I'll go if you will let me run through a keg of whiskey, said Daniel. “Young man. I can allow no such traffic of liquor in my balloon. “Then I’ll not go, and Daniel picked up his books and marched out muttering that he hoped the whole outfit found the sun instead of the moon. “I’ll go rain or shine, said Ruth who was rewarded by a bright smile and a look of approval from Dr. Secord, so Vera im- mediately added: So will I and was also rewarded. “Well, there is one thing sure and certain, I’ll go if Mr. Howell will give me my credit in Physical Geography and if I may take ‘Taffy,’ my little white kitten; but other- wise I’ll not go, because I’m afraid,” object- ed Bea. 1 will surely give you your credit, Bea, for I should not want a Senior class of only one member and that member you, said Mr. Howell laughingly. “And I am sure you may take your cat with you, added the Dr. “Well, I don’t like to leave school at ail. but if the rest go I will too, said Clara. “If there were more of such willing pupils,” said Dr. Secord, “I should have made this trip years ago, but I am indeed glad that I have never before found a class. Just then the door opened and Daniel entered carrying two quart bottles of bit- ters. “Well, Dr. Secord, you surely can’t object to this, as I am in very poor health, and it is absolutely necessary that I take this medicine.” “Oh certainly not, young man, I am per- fectly willing; indeed I use that myself, when I am in Oklahoma. Mr. Howell, can you suggest a good place from w'bich to start? “Well,” replied Mr. Howell, “I would sug- gest the roof of this building, providing the class will promise not to hoist their flag before starting. “Well, I will see that no flag is hoisted, answered Dr. Secord. “So we will start from the roof of the school house June 10th at 10 o’clock. “I thank you pupils very much for your kindness, and shall do my best to make the trip agreeable as well as profitable. And you. Mr. Howell, in remembrance of your courtesy, I shall bring you some valued souvenir from the moon. I suppose wre may now consider the meeting adjourned. Be sure to be on time.” BEA MOUNT, ’09. 29 From left to right, first row: Ethel Glad well. George Rice, Clarice Clymer, Boyd Bunch, Bud Conway. Helen Empey, Ethel Sams Second Row: Blanche Wescott, Margueritte Hubbard, Clara Lemons, Wanna Kintzley, Daisy White, Stella Bunch, Sherman Schubnell. Third row: Bertha McCafferty, Lottie Gillan PhotOM by J. A. Shuck. YELL. Purple and Gold, Purple and Gold, We are the Sophomores you’ve been told. Remember us now, remember us when, We close our books in 1910. OFFICERS. PRESIDENT—WANNA KINTZLEY. SEC. TREAS.—CLARA LEMONS. CLASS ’10 Here’s to the class of 1910, There’s Marion Blake and her cousin Nat; And long may they remember Imogene Goff and Bess Lowe, When they first entered the E. H. S. Boyd Bunch and Stella who are near kin. In ’06, the tenth of September. And Lou Hatchett who is not slow. From the first they learned their lessons Bertha McCafferty and Susie Stone, fast, In English they were well known; Physiology, I atin and Algebra, Could make of them no drone. And when the second year began, Most all the familiar faces Were poring o’er their books again And keeping up their paces. And now their General History, Algebra and I atin too; And English and Geometry They think they will subdue. Miss Daisy White and George Rice, Mignon Carter and Clarice Clymer. And Bud Conway who always looks nice. Ethel Gladwell and Lottie Gillilan Clara Lemons and Ethel Sams, Sherman Schubnell and George Kossic Helen Empey whose “can’ts” are cans.” Then next to last is Wanna Kintzley And last is Marguerite Hubbard; And if any one’s name I have omitted. He surely will call me a great big lubbard. Motto: Ad Astra per Aspera. Colors: Purple and Gold. Flower: Cream Tea Rose. And when the last two years we finish, Which the class intends to do, El Reno High School will shed many tears, To hear it bid adieu. —Boyd Bunch, ’10. 31 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1910 Ever since the members of the present Sophomore class, trudged off to spend their first day at school in the Primary Depart- ment, they have been a source of much comment on account of their remarkable brilliancy and the ease with which they have mastered all tasks assigned to them. Indeed, so rapidly did they increase in wisdom that, when they took their places as eighth grade graduates, just forty in number, on the stage in the El R?no Pub- lic Library on the eve of that memorable twenty-fourth day of May 1906, it was ap- parent to all who witnessed this first great event in the history of their school life, that no greater class than this would ever be seen upon an occasion of this kind. Thus did the class win its way into the good opinions of the citizens of its native city, and entered the Freshman class of the El Reno High School on September 10, 1906 with a determination to learn all its secrets. Success comes to all deserving ones and, after many unsuccessful attempts and much debating on the subject together with some encouraging words from our patient professor, the class was organized. We elected officers, chose colors, motto, yells, etc., and provided for class parties, good times and various other diversions which make High School existence possible, pleasant and profitable. True, many of the large number have be- come discouraged and have dropped along the way, while others have gone elsewhere to enter institutions of learning, until only twenty-two of the “faithful remained to take up the work of the Sohpomore year. These have pushed bravely on with the vim and vigor characteristic of the class, mastering lessons, overcoming obstacles until only one more trial remains until they shall have passed the second mile- stone in their journey and be remembered not only as the most patient and long suf- fering of Freshmen and Sophomores but looked up to as illustrious Juniors. In truth, this class bids fair to become the main support of the dignity and honor of the Great and Grand El Reno High School. LOTTIE GILLILAN. ::2 OFFICERS. PRESIDENT—EUGENE SMITH. VICE PRESIDENT—HASKELL SCOTT. SECRETARY—ANNA LIBBY. TREASURER—INA COOK. Colors: Orange and Black. TO THE FRESHMEN OF 1908 That clock has long been silent, And that day has long been dead, When you could tell the different classes By the color of the head. For the Freshman’s head is liable To be a dapple gray, With the troubles and the worries Where the Senior has his way. i As he does in dear El Reno, Where the Senior is the pet, For he never had a worry And his head is green till yet. Why he came in from the eighth grade Just as green as green could be, For he hadn’t graduated As we did See! See! It may be that our hair is gray But it’s not from spirits dense For we’re the class of 1908 And we’ve had experience. In the chapel, Oh! ye Seniors, Ye whose boys are duly scarce; The Freshmen as a greenie Is an awful, awful farce. When all the folks are singing, In a deep and solemn flow, Will ye Seniors call the Freshmen So awful, awful slow. Once you had a joyous time, dears, As the Freshmen do today, And you were not so scared of What Professor Howell would say. For the happiest time in all the years Of life is passing by, And when we’re Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, We’ll have a great big sigh. Dear wise Seniors, dear pert Juniors, Dear old Sophomores so slow, Don’t you wish that you were Freshmen As you were so long ago? —Anna Libby. 33 Left to right, first row: Fessenden Westfall, Winfield Haggard, Rose Leske, Orvil Compton, Bennie Wewerka, Lois Thomas, Second row; Francis Young, Jessie Karr, Minnie Van Ness, Eugene Smith, Edna Eyesink, Mayme Shaw. Photot by J. A. Shuck. Left to right, first row: Raymond Maher, Gertrude Roberts, Charles Penright, Kate Broady, Carl Ilocker, Lemoin Stinson, Ray Rodes, Ina Cook, Lewis Phillip. Second row: Justine Devine, William Voss, Ruth Maher, Cresent Mutter, Grover Roberts Mabel Busey, Haskell Scott, Mona Scott. Photo9 by J. A. Shack, Left to right, first row: Lula Steen rod, Guy Lanman, James Roc ken back, Alice Hepburn,. Second row: Helen Allarde, Marie Sams, Lotta Robare, Lotta Neeley, Vera Needham. IN MEMORIAM. MABEL SCHEUPBACH Class of 1911. Born—January 15, 1892 Died—October 27, 1907. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY. The Class of 1911 entered the El Reno High School on the ninth day of Septem- ber 1907, As all other “Freshies” we spent some time wandering around and exploring the great assembly hall, as yet unknown to us. If all other Freshmen are received as we were, “Woe unto them.” The dear, slow Sophomores were so glad to see us, that they sat watching and waiting to cheer the least little mistake we should make. As for the teachers, Juniors and Seniors, words fail me when I try to ex press how cordially they welcomed us. Our class was organized some time in October and chose the following officers: President. Eugene Smith; vice president, Haskell Scott; secretary, Anna Libby, and treasurer. Ina Cook. Nothing of much im- portance has happened to this very remark- able class since that time. The class now numbers forty-eight, and altho there has been but little class spirit manifested, it promises to be in the future, the most illustrious Senior class the El Reno High School has ever known. INA COOK, ’ll. V 37 From left to right, first row: Margaret Sands, Claude Devine, Mayme Hoch, Willie Moore, Marion Penright, Jessie McLean, Marchal West, Carolina Hirsch. Second row: Willie Sellers, Edith Paulsen, Ruth Stinson, Mrs. Maddox, Leora Hubbard, Arron Beck, Veronica Schiller. Photos by J. A. Shuck PRESIDENT—RUTH STINSON. Colors: Lavender and White. COMMERCIAL CLASS POEM From nineteen-five, until nineteen-eight, The Commercial Class has grown with a rapid rate; Until now its members as you will discover In numbers and strength are the equal of any other. Here’s to the pleasant! Here’s to the plucky! Here’s to the one who is always lucky! Our president “Ruth” as her “name-sake” of old, Has proved to be as good as gold. 'Tis a sin and shame that our pretty Mayme,” Should ever be tempted to change her name; For with slender fingers so nimble and fast, She is sure to make a record at last. “Sandsy-Yes-Sir,” so we call her, With a voice so sw’eet and low; Ever ready with an answer. To each corteous little beau. With an earnest face and a steady pace, Our brown-eyed schoolmate enters the race; Her outlines so neat are a very fair sample, And will make of “Edna” a living example. Her ideals are high and she’s always dreaming How to conquer the world with a bit of scheming; For something good and then still better, “Veronica” plans as she writes her letter. 39 With a ringing voice, and a beaming smile, In dashes our dear “Leora,” the blessed chile; She flings her books aside, and quickly speeding, She’s done before you dream, and reading. No student in school Is more forceful and bright, And thinks and thinks from morning to night; As “Jessie,” her thoughts we never can tell, But she’s always ready our hard words to spell. “Edith Paulsen,” a modest girl and fair, In faithful work few’ take more care; Quite prompt is she and trying ever To do her best, discourteous, never. But. Oh! the joys that study brings, And “Ada,” prizes all such things; You can ne’er her idle see, She’s always busy as a bee. The boys of our class are few in number, But I’m sure they’re not the kind that slumber; They are made of the best mettle; And in future, the w’orld with them must settle. They’re bright and active, and full of life, And are preparing themselves for the world in strife; We trust that at last they’ll each make good, As every member of the Commercial Class should. —Caroline Hirsch. To The “Blue Jay” Editors: We are in receipt of your request for information con- cerning the history of the Commercial Class. In reply would say that the C. C. began its existence in the fall of 1905 and hence is comparatively an infant, being but three years of age. As is the case with most enterprises of such tender years, it was compelled during the first two years of its life to depend on other classes for a large portion of its support. But even at that early stage of its existence it be- gan to assert its rights and claimed a few members as wholly its own. The other classes supplied the additional necessary brain matter but retained the right to occasionally remind the C. C. of its extreme youth and its inability to suc- cessfully compete with its elder brothers. The C. C. merely assumed the position of all small boys under like circumstances and quietly but vigorously set to work to grow, that soon it might be able to meet such taunts with the required spirit. This infant was not an exception to other Oklahoma products in the matter of rapid growth and at the early age of three it declared its independence, and organized itself into a permanent body with a mem- bership of about twenty, who represent the interests of not only ten states, but one foreign country, namely, Germany. While it is independent with its twenty members, it still receives a hearty support from its brother classes of the High School, so that the enrollment in its different de- partments is as follows: Shorthand, 26; Bookkeeping, 27; Typewriting, 24. The equipment of the Typewriting De- partment has grown from three Remington and three Smith machines at the beginning, to four Remingtons, three Smiths, and two L. C. Smith’s, making in all nine first class machines. Some very good work has been done in each of the departments. The highest record made on the typewriter for eight months’ work was made by one of the members this year which consisted of copy- ing for thirty consecutive minutes at an average rate of forty words per minute with only two mistakes. She is now try- ing for the gold medal which is to be awarded any member writing at the average rate of forty-five words per minute for thirty consecutive minutes without a single error. A few students of the shorthand depart- ment have attained a rate of 100 words per minute on new matter while many others have done very creditable work in the time allowed. Several of the early members of the class have taken unto themselves husbands and a few have taken positions which they are successfully filling and the C. C. is glad to have the names of each one of them on its list of members and wishes them much success in their chosen path. On account of lack of accommodations the class has not as yet come into the full heritage of its course but it is hoped that with the beginning of the next school year It may be able to offer to its mem- bers the added advantages of its complete The firm foundation of the C. C. is due to the loyal support of its members. Its object is to make rapid, systematic and independent thinkers who will be prepared to meet the problems of life with a steady, undaunted courage and a clear brain. It is hoped that the training received in this department will at least form a stepping stone to a higher development. Thanking you for your sympathy and interest and trusting that the information may be satisfactory, I am, Sincerely yours, JESSIE McLEAN. 40 MR. HARRIS. When the class of ’09 made thtir debut” into the E. H. S., it was to a new building they came, and this in itself would increase their embarrassment. To be sure the Seniors and Juniors availed themselves of every mistake we made. But in our troubles there was one to whom we could always turn, one who would never coldly answer to our inquiries or complaints. Find out for your self,” or It will be the making of you if you stand it.” Not only did he prove a faithful ally in our Freshmen year but through each succeeding year he has always remained the same faithful friend. And who is he? Ah! surely it is some- one not connected with the high school that asks that question. It could be no other than our dearly beloved janitor, Mr. Joseph Harris. ’ Who but “Uncle Joe, world so kindly lend us the furnace room fc r our spreads and not only guard the dcor, but tell us when it would be safe to return upstairs. It is to Mr. Harris we go for a key tba wa may unlock the laboratory door for our tardy professor. Should we need a match, string, or nail, for our Physics experiments, it is Uncle Joe” we search for and he can invariably supply our demand. No pupil of the high school who has indulged in some harmless pastime, upon which, for some reason the teachers look with scornful eyes, but has found a true sympa- thizer in him. Truly the Blue Jay” wishes that he will long be with us, for school life without Uncle Joe would be strenuous indeed. dl A PICNIC You shall hear how in the Springtime All the lassies and the laddies Of classes '08 and ’09 Did think that on April Fool They would stay away from school. And so it was decided On a picnic they would go In a wide and spacious hay-rack To the famous Springs, Caddo. The first of April came at last But not so bright and clear As had been hoped for, rather say The day dawned very drear. Nevertheless they did assemble These classes ’09 and ’08 And they’d left the city limits E’re the hour had grown so late. But ’twas in a bus that they went Crowded in like some sardines For the weather was like winter And there were no other means. Over bumps and over hilltops Did the driver take this bunch But at last they got to Caddo Where the girls spread out the lunch. And the boys did build a camp fire And the Chaperon did prepare Some good delicious coffee Of which none there was to spare. Then to all the crooks and crannies Did these boys and girls go wandering Swinging, swinging in the tree tops And of school books never pondering. And they did slide down the sandbanks And ’twas like unto the snow When the sled would slip beneath you And you’d tumble far below. But as all days end did this one And we started home at four For we had a very good time— Such a time will come no more. Tired and worn out were that party That had left at half past nine But the girls and boys sang loudly “In the good old summer time.” And the next day they were greeted By a line of nice fat zeroes And a test or prolonged lesson For thats the way that it goes If you stay away from school On the day called April Fool. YELL. Farmer; hayseed; Pumpkin; squash; Juniors; Seniors; Yes, by gosh. 42 First row, left to right: Jessie Waring, Helen Mutter, Josie Krall, Clara Lemons, Blanche Pyle, Minna Jensen, Garland Leigh, Ethel McCafferty, InaCook, Opal Kelly. .Second row: Lottie Gillilan, Clara McCreight, Wanna Kingsley, Maud Peters, Miss Altman, Lottie Robare, Zoa Hunt, Edith Clark. Third row: Anna Libby, Mabel Stevens, Florence LaBryer, Lura Cook, Cresent Mutter, Bertha McCafferty, Ellen LaBryer. Phutos by J. A. Shuck. ALETHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY YELL. Motto: Vestigia Mulla Restorsum, Tra-la-la-, tra-la-la Colors: Old Gold.. A-l-e-t-h-e-a-n, Alethean. OFFICERS. PRESIDENT—MAUDE PETERS. VICE. PRES.—JESSIE WARING. SECRETARY—ANNA LIBBY. TREASURER—WANNA KINTZLEY. CENSORS—BLANCHE PYLE, EDITH CLARK. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS—LURA COOK. Early in the fall of 1906 about twenty- five girls from all the classes of the High School met and organized a literary society, for the purpose of drill In the art of public speaking, debate and parliamentary law. At the first meeting officers were elected, and a name, motto and colors were decid- ed upon. We chose for our name, Alethean —Love of Truth. During the year of 1906-1907 regular week- ly meetings were held. These meetings consisted of a literary program followed by extemporaneous talks or debates and drill in parliamentary usages. Near the close of the term the Aletheans were victorious in two debates between the Boys’ Debating Club and themselves. During the second week of the ’07-’08 term we again elected officers and resumed our work. For a short time we met every week but when the Hoch Schule Verein was organized, we decided to meet every second Friday, alternating with them. From this time, our class work became so heavy that the proper time could not be given to the preparation of programs, etc., and in March we decided to disband for this term. A special meeting was called later however, and all the Senior girls were taken in as members. Although we have accomplished little more this year than last, we do not feel discouraged and expect to reorganize next fall with increased interest and determina- tion to make the Alethean a society of which any girl may be proud to be a mem- ber. First row left to right: Jessie Waring, Helena Mutter, Josie Krall. Clara Lemons, Blanche Pyle, Minna Jensen, Garland Leigh, Ethel McCafferty, Ina Cook, Opal Kelley. Second row: Lottie Gillilan, Clara Mc- Creight, Wanna Kintzley, Maude Peters, Miss Altman, Lotta Robare, Zoa Hunt, Edith Clark. Third row: Anna Libby, Mabel Stephens, Florence LaBryer, Lura Cook, Cresent Mut- ter, Bertha McCafferty, Ellen LaBryer. Motto: Vestigia Nulla Restorsum. . Colors: Old Gold. V 45 First row, left to right: Jessie Waring, Blanche Pyle, Simon Tannebaum, Miss Altman Daniel Gallagher, Ethel McCafferty, Archie Hanks, Maud Peters. Second Row: Matilda Breuer, Helena Mutter, Josie Krall, Garland Leigh, Minna Jensen, Ellen La Bryer, Opal Kelly. Third row: Vera Streeter, Florence La Bryer, Lura Cook, Mabel Stevens, Edith Clark. DER HOCH SCHULE VEREIN. DER HOCH SCHULE VEREIN. Kurz nach beginn des Schule in 1907, gruendeten die Senior und Junior Klassen einen Hoch Schule Verein. Die folgenden Beamten wurden erwaehlt: President, Fraeulein Minna Jensen; Buchhal.erin, Fraeulin B. Altman. “Sieh vorwaerts” wurde ais Motto angenommen, und ais Farben. Gelb und Schwartz. Der Zweck unseres Vereins 1st uns im Deutsch sprechcn und lessen zu ueben, und um die Interesse in unsere taegliche Lektion zu erregen. Unsere Versammelungen hielten wir alie zwei Wochen um nicht in Confolikt mit der “Alethean Litterary Society” zu gerathen. In dlesen Versammelungen wurden Leider, Vcrksungen und Declamationen in der Deutschen Spraphe vorgetragen. Die Un- t( rbaltung war auch ausschlicslich auf Deutsch. Zum Schlusze der Versammelun- gen wurden Erfrischungen gereicht, und v lr fcaben uns ausgezeichnet unterhaltcn. Es war nur zur Schade das wir die letzte Zelt unseres Schultermins unsere Unter- haltnngen nicht aufhalten konnten, weil die andere Schularbeit uns so sehr in Anspruch nahm; sind abtr in gut:r Hoffnungen das ir mit der Anfang der Schule naechstcn Herbst selbig wleder fortcetzcn koennen. FRAEULEIN MINNA JE SEN, ’08. BOY'S DEBATING CLUB. In the fall of 1906 the boys of the High School, through the efforts of Mr. Robin- son and Harry Blake, assembled and organ- ized a debating club for the purpose of familiarizing its members with parliamen- tary usages, and encouraging the art of de- bate. Very interesting programs consisting of debates and mock trials were held each week. This year the club reorganized and elected the following officers: President—Almond Tlnkelpaugh. Vice President—Archie Hanks. Secretary—George Rice. Treasurer—Daniel Gallegher. The colors and yell of the previous year were retained. A short time after the club reorganized Daniel Gallegher was arrested on the charge of selling liquor against the prohibition law. The prosecuting attorney, Archie Hanks, made a very brilliant speech which rivaled any of Daniel Webster’s; but the lawyer for the defence, Charley Mohr, proved conclusively to the jurors that the prisoner was innocent. Great indeed was the joy of the prisoner and his friends when the verdict of “not guilty” was pro ncunced by the jury. This brilliant trial closed the career of the Bovs’ Debating Club for this term. 47 48 50 51 HISTORY OF E. H. S. ATHLETICS GIRLS’ BASKET BALL. Although the athletic history of the past year is not such as to reflect much glory on the beloved school, perhaps a relation of events and some facts connected there- to will cause our efforts to be regarded in a somewhat different light To begin with, Girls’ Basket Ball was the first direction in which we reached. True it is, that we had a good team last year but we lost all except two of our players by graduation. This rendered the developing of a winning team for this year a difficult task. Last year we had a hall in which to practice and our Principal was an efficient coach; while this year, a hall was obtainable for a short time only, and our Principal’s talents did not lie in that direction. The girls, however, practiced diligently and some good players were de- veloped. The following is the schedule of inter class and inter scholastic games played. First game: Seniors, 6; Jr,-Soph., 5. Second game: Seniors, 8; Jr.-Soph., 7. Third game: Oklahoma City, 22; El Reno, 18. Fourth game: Chickasha, 28; El Reno, 14. Altho the inter scholastic games were lost, the team did creditable w’ork under the captainship of Zita Montgomery. By reason of past experiences and practice we will be in better shape next year. BOYS’ BASKET BALL. This season, for the first time, the boys organized a basket ball team. Under the coaching of Gilbert Tompkins it was rapidly rounded into shape, but the loss of two promising players so lessened the team’s strength that the season was allowed to pass without any games being played. It might be said, that an attempt, by whom- soever made to add a much needed gym- nasium to our High School will be met with but slight opposition from the student body. FOOT BALL. Although no attempt at organization of foot ball has been made in the High School during the past two or three years, the boys commenced practice at the beginning of the season. We had good material but the same difficulty of making a winning team out or entirely new players was ex- perienced by Captain Scott, and all of our games resulted in defeats as shown: Logan Co. H. S., 98; El Reno, 0. El Reno, 5; Chickasha, 6. Chickasha. 29; El Reno, 2. BASE BALL. Base ball has been played with more enthusiasm this Spring than ever before. The Freshmen, having a large class, or- ganized with Winfield Haggard as captain. While the remainder of the school organ- ized a team with Gilbert Tompkins in the same position. Several spirited contests took place with the results as given below. The two associations then united to form a winning High School team, with Haskel Scott for captain and Gilbert Tompkins as manager. SCHEDULE. Upper Classmen, 14; Freshmen, 28. Upper Classmen, 24; Freshmen, 4. El Reno, 6; Cheyenne Indians, 17. Enid, 13; El Reno, 1. El Reno, Oklahoma Kittens. Oklahoma Kittens, El Reno. The last two games were played after this publication went to press, and the results therefore are omitted. The foregoing shows, as I said at first, that this year’s history is one mainly of defeat; but, a start has been made; a be- ginning, effected. We have worked under great difficulties, not the least of which is the attitude of a great portion of the school itself as critical observers, rather than loyal, sprited supporters. Also the town as a whole has failed to encourage and assist us, seemingly failing to realize the advertising importance of good, snappy High School athletics. But the day is coming we hope, when El Reno will take the place, rightly hers, as a city of size and importance, and become a recognized leader of athletics in the New State. GILBERT TOMPKIS, ’08. CALENDAR. Sept. 12, 1907—School opened, with an en- rollment In the High School of 120 students. Sept. 16—The Senior girls organized a Basket Ball team. Sept. 19—The Junior and Sophomore girls organized a Basket Ball team. Sept. 26—Miss Bessie Truitt gave two charming readings in chapel. Oct. io—Mr. Thuermer: “You girls there, each pay attention to his own work.” Oct. 14—Miss Evelyn Bargelt, a former schoolmate of Professor Robinson’s visited the High School, and gave two readings in chapel. Miss Bargelet is with the Oriole Concert Co. Oct. 22—Most of the members of the Class of ’07 visited chapel and listened to a very interesting talk by Professor Thuermer. Oct. 25—Chickasha vs. El Reno at foot ball, in El Reno. Oct. 26—Ix gan Co. H. S. vs. El Reno at foot ball, in Guthrie. Nov. 2—Chickasha vs. El Reno at foot ball in Chickasha. Nov. 6—The third day of the third month of the third year for the Juniors. Nov. 6—Miss Elsie Carter, a former mem- ber of the Class ’08, was married to Harry F. Moore. All the Seniors were present. Nov. 15—Mr. Thuermer is running a “Dis- pensary”; Maude was dispensed with today in Physics class. Nov. 29—First game of Girls’ Basket Ball; Feb. 5—Reverend Garret of thoeuSt CMP with Oklahoma City girls, at Oklahoma City. Dec. 2—The Basket Ball girls opened chapel with: E. H. S. had a teddy bear, etc., to the faithful tune of “Mary had a little lamb.” Dec. 7—Chickasha girls vs. El Reno at Basket Ball in Chickasha. Dec. 12—Miss Overstreet’s father honored Junior English class with his presence and gave a short talk on Ben Johnson. He also conducted chapel exercises. Dec. 18—Katherine Bonebrake, Tom Shut- tee, Lewis Hensley, Lynn Rudd and Emerich Breuer, former schoolmates, attended chapel exercises. Jan. 20—The High School proudly welcom- ed 20 new members to the Freshman class. Jan. 30—The W. C. T. U. presented the H. S. with a portrait of Francis Willard. Maude Peters, Margaret Sands, Mabel Stephens and Simon Tannebaum en- tertained chapel with musical selec- tions. Feb. 5—Reverend Garret of the South Methodist church conducted chapel exercises. Feb. 6.—V. B. Allee gave a very interesting talk in chapel concerning the “Press.” Feb. 7—Rev. Little and Mr. Wade, evange- list and singer of the Baptist church, conducted chapel exercises. Feb. 11—Pastime of the Principal: Throw- ing Tiny’s books. Feb. 17—Miss Hill visited chapel and gave two very enjoyable readings. Feb. 20—The Freshmen entertained chape!. Feb. 21—Rev. Voss conducted chapel exercises. Feb. 25—The Sophmores entertained chapel. Mar. 3—Zita Montgomery read a selection in chapel. Mar. 12—Rev. Smith of the Christian church conducted chapel exercises. Mar. 13—Mr. Gostonean from Armenia gave the H. S. a splendid talk on his native land and government. Mr. Little and Mr. Wade were also present. Mar. 17—Mrs. Libby read two very interest- ing letters from our old schoolmate Ting Libby. Mar. 19—Rev. Beaumont gave us a very interesting talk on the sea and sea life. Mar. 24—Mr. Montgomery addressed H. S. in chapel. Apr. 1—The Seniors and Juniors had a picnic at Caddo Springs. Apr. 7—Daisy White and Ina Cook gave readings in chapel. Apr. 21—Mr. Thuermer prohibited the right of applause. Apr. —Mrs. Carter conducted chapel exercises. Apr. 23—George Washington made his ap- pearance in the assembly room. Apr. 24—Rev. Scott conducted chapel exercises. May 1—Miss Burnice SchafTer from Miss Finch’s room recited a selection for the H. S. in chapel. May 2—Minna Jensen entertained the Seniors and Juniors at her home south- east of town. We returned during the small hours of the morning, having spent the most enjoyable time of the year. May 2—The El Reno boys played the Enid base ball team at Enid. p53 A FRESHMAN'S REMEMBRANCE OF 07 AND 08 The second Monday in September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seven, the High School of the city of El Reno again opened its doors for another year’s work. Looking back we recall the day by many incidents. First by the nerve- racking suspense in waiting for a chance to interview the stern superintendent to find out how many studies we could take and how many we could not take. As a rule, we found that we had to take a few over, “just for a review.” Second by the spirit of confusion that prevailed in the halls. There were the faces of the be- wildered and excited Freshmen as they ask- ed “is this the Latin room?” Now and then above all was heard the hysterical giggle of the high-browed Senior. Excited groups were discussing the new professor and other teachers. “I bet he’s every bit seven foot,” said one little girl three feet tall. And a pretty Senior remarked “Watch me make him blush when I speak to him next time.” “Is the Latin teacher as good look- ing as ever,” remarked one of a group of upper classmen, “and does she grieve much at not having the former principal back?” Chapel time came; we sat in breathless suspense, our faces thrust out and our eyes fixed on the handsome atheletlc figure of our superintendent as he delivered an address that was full of advice and good sense. After lessons were assigned we all re- turned home to gladden the hearts of our parents by news that never fails to bring forth a smile. “Father I need a Latin, an Algebra and a whole lot of other books, or simpler still I need six dollars for books.” The days rolled on and we became used to the English teacher calling us by the wrong name and the Algebra teacher send- ing us from class. We were always glad for the bell to ring for chapel, because we were to be pleased by the melodious voice of a Senior (a male member) and the sweet strains of the leader, the rest of us didn’t have to sing (?) One morn- ing we were pleased to hear our beloved principal say that he wanted a foot ball team. Little did we think that those re- marks would gain for the El Reno High School a record that has never been equaled by another high school in Oklahoma, that of being beaten ninety-eight to nothing. We also learned during the foot ball season to practice the golden rule—we wanted to beat Chickasha so we let them beat us. As the winter months moved on and Christmas was approaching we were sur- prised one morning at having our brilliant and religious principal forget the Lord’s Prayer. If it had been only once we could have overlooked it, but some weeks later we were forced to undergo another ter- rible shock when he again misplaced it and was not able to find it at the proper time. We were no less surprised one morn- ing to hear our dear English teacher re mark that there were some “legless” students in the High School. Upon obser- vation however, we have come to the con- clusion that she was mistaken. After the mid-year exams, the High School again opened it’s doors to receive the grammar school graduates. They are a handsome class as a whole and will go out to fight life’s battle as bookkeepers. They enter the High School with the bless- ing of their teachers on their heads, which (blessings) some haven’t washed off yet These are only a few of the many happy memories. But as all things, even good things, must have an ending, so it must be with this remembrance. It is time to lay down my pen. EUGENE SMITH. 54 A FRESHMAN'S CONJUGATIONS OF DO SING. I dun it you dun it he dun it I dun dun it you dun dun it he dun dun it. I dun gone dun it you dun gone dun it he dun gone dun it PLURAL. PRESENT. weuns dun it you uns dun it they uns dun it IMPERFECT. we uns dun dun it you uns dun dun it they uns dun dun it. PERFECT. We uns dun gone dun it you uns dun gone dun it they uns dun gone dun it. Some black; some white, Some plaid or stripe: Some dots, some rings, Some other things. Some red, some green Some brown are seen: Some blue, some gray, One new each day. What is it? Ans. Mr. Thuermer’s ties. Two Irishmen were walking under the gibbet of Newcastle. Looking up at the gibbet, one of them remarked: “Ah, Pat, if the gibbet had done its duty, where would you be?” “Faith, Flannagan,” said Pat, “and I would be walking London.”—All Alone. “Pat, how would you like to be burried in a Protestant cemetery?” “Why, I’d die first,” said Pat “Well, well,” said the absent-minded Pro- fessor Thuermer, as he stood knee deep in the bathtub, “what did I get in here for?” 55 Teacher: Who was the first man?” Student: Washington. He was first in war, first in—” Teacher: No. no, Adam was the first man.” Student: Well if you’re talking of for- eigners� I suppose he was.” Mr. Thuermer: Wanna, give an exam- ple of a fly wheel.” Wanna: The wheel on a corn sheller.” Mr. T.: Yes; maybe you folks are not familiar with a corn sheller, but I was raised on one.” APRIL 14, COULD THIS BE OUR PROFESSOR? Mother: Johnnie, how is it that you stand so much lower in your studies in January than you did in December?” Johnnie: “Oh! Everything is marked down after the holidays. i Rastus: Sambo, what’s you doin’ these days?” Sambo: I’s oculist in de hotel.” Rastus: Yo’ don’ say so!” Sambo: Yes, I cuts de eyes out of de potatoes.” 1st Student: I thought you took Geome- try last year.” 2nd Student: I did but the Faculty en- chored me.” 56 Junior: “Is it proper to say ‘this ’ere’ and ‘that ’ere,?’’ Senior: “Why of course not.” Junior: “Well I don’t know whether it’s proper or not, but I feel cold in this ear from that air.” Mr. Thuermer: “Lura, if you and Harry will quit canceling names there, we will continue the recitation.” Friend: “In what course does your son expect to graduate?” Father: “In the course of time, I ex- pect.”—Ex. Father: “Every time you are bad, I get another gray hair.” Son: “Gee! You must have been a corker. Look at grandpa.” Some tourists were going through the Catacombs and their guide, coming to a skull, picked it up and said: “This is the skull of Caesar.” “Why,” remarked one of the party, “it looks like the skull of a child.” “Oh, this is his skull when he was twelve years old.”—Ex. Mr. Thuermer: What are the consti- tuents of quartz? Florence: Pints. 1 t Man is like unto a kerosene lamp. He isn’t particularly brilliant, he’s often turned down, usually smokes, and frequently goes out at night. Three is a crowd, and there were three. He, the parlor lamp and she; Two is company, and no doubt This is why the lamp went out—Ex. If a cat leaped out of a window, And it killed her when she lit, Would the jury decide that the animal died In a cat-a-leap-tic fit?—Ex. “Why is a pancake like the sun?” “Because,” said the German, “it rises out of ‘der yeast und sets behind ‘der vest’.” —Ex. Why can you never expect a fisherman to be generous? Because his business makes him sell fish (selfish).—Ex. Miss Barbour: “I’ll tell you right now, you can’t come Into this room and act like this.” “Now the next one that whispers is going to be sent right straight out of this room.” “Are all of my children on the wagon?” “I’ll scalp you if you don’t behave.” 57 NAMES How spent childhood Appearance How gained fame By word Greatest Amusement Ambition (filbert Studying dictionary Very dignified Making stump speeches “Great Ceasar’s Ghost” Making toasts Professional Hobo Simon Eating taffy Busy about nothing Denouncing grafters “Great Graft” Talking in halls To weigh 1H0 lbs, apotharies Archie Smoking a pipe A young dude. Speeding the limit “I can’t believe that” Driving an auto Run a wheel barrow Ellen Hiding in Barny’s auto Always sweet Making fudge ' Oh! Heck” Flirting Assistant manager of Blake farm Florence Laughing Tall and dignified Reciting in Chapel Good Land” To walk to school but not alone Actress in Opera Lora Standing before a mirror Always ready fora lark Writing poetry Oh! Glory” Having fun To travel Edith Talking nonsense Dignified and com- manding Teaching Sunday School class Oh! gee be sweet to me kid” Washing dishes To be a Princess Mabel Protecting mice A stately lady Debating in Alethean Society Oh! Jolly” To debate-especially be- fore large assemblies To acquire pink and white peaches ami cream com- plexion Margaret Being Still Quiet and shy Working Physics Problems Oh! Gee” To study To go to Europe Minna Jumping the rope Always in love Falling down steps Fiddlesticks” To ride horseback A college teacher Josle Curling her hair Coquettish By never putting off until tomorrow what can be done today Oh! Chee To be on time Simon’s chirping bin! Ethel Drilling her playmates for the navy Always at ease Woman’s rights agi- tation Gee Whiz” To gaze upon sea To Join navy Zoa Writing notes to Marion Graceful By graduating “Oh! Fudge” To take things easy A college widow Zita Loving Harry Charming Making goo-goo eyes Gee Whack Dancing To make her pug nose turn down Blanchie Attending church Short and sweet and and hard to beat. Singing in Chapel (Josh To wear long face and learned look A noted singer Jessie learning to be sweet Ever gentle and modest Making extemporan- eous speeches Great Scott Teaching school Kitchen Queen Garland Crowing Somewhat stout Playing basket ball Search me Translating I .at in f ttin teacher Opal Practicing Very attractive lircaklnir hearts Oil! Fluff Olitnltiliiir • 1 infiioimI rlnifn j Antroxa SAYINGS OF THE FACULTY. Mr. Howell: “Now you children ought to know me well enough for that” “If perchance it should be thus and so.” “If you don’t mark the chairs, why, they won't be marked.” “Now folks, I mean just what I say.” “To whom does ‘they’ refer?” “Oh children there’s u reason for every thing in History.” Mr. Thuerer: “Now I want this monkey business stop- ped.” “Where have you all been at” “Here there.” “You boys there, you are excused from class.” “Let’s have that.” “If you don’t behave, I’ll cut your ears off.” Miss Altman: “Yes, yes, that’s right” Do you expect to go on with German?” “It’s a nice day, let’s organize some- thing.” “This is what we call ‘syncopated’ time.” “Have you made up your back work.” Miss Overstreet: “I wouldn't for worlds have you think that.” “Let’s have it quiet now, I’m talking.” “I would be awful ashamed to have to t€ 11 this class to close their books if there was company present” “Joe!” “Well, it beats the Dutch; haven’t you got that Annual done yet?” Mrs. Maddox: “Now’ pupils, you just must put more time on this shorthand.” Let’s wipe off the machines before we begin.” “If you expect to make a success, you must work up your speed.” Miss McCafferty: “Lands sakes.” “You may tell about that.” “Is that so?” “I’m afraid you’ll have to be quiet” 59 FRESHMAN ETIQUETTE Engage in an argument with every per- son you meet. Never listen to the other person, for if you do, you may forget what you want to say yourself. If a person mates a mistake in grammar or calls a word wrong, always correct him, especially if there are several people around to hear you. If a man has a glass eye, a wooden leg, or a wig, always refer to it. Never talk in a mild, gentle and musical voice, but toot up high and loud. Drown other people’s voices if you can’t drown their ideas. When a person is talking let your eyes wander about the room, and when he gets through ask him to repeat what he said. If with a stranger, always use slang or vulgar words. You will be surprised how it will change his estimation of you. Always make fun of the locality where you are staying. If you can’t do that, ridi- cule or abuse some of the leading citizens. A son or a daughter may be present, and they will like to hear you ridicule their old father. When an elder person enters a room and you are seated in the only armed chair, be very much interested in your work, and never on any occasion, offer your seat. Never go to class until long after the last bell has rung, it is a sign of verdancy, but when the professor is touching upon some interesting subject, come in and make as much noise as possible. Talk and laugh at prayer time—it is a sign of good breeding. Always applaud in chapel. The principal is always prepared for an encore. Always do your studying in chapel; the speaker doesn’t mind. Honor thy professor in the days of thy youth, that thou mayest become solid be- fore thy Senior year. Hn ALUMNI. When the tender bud has ripened To the rose of brilliant hue, Are Spring’s soft sunbeams forgotten, And the glistening drops of dew? When we listen to sweet music, And it seems to soothe our pain, In the years that follow after Does it e’er come back again? When we’ve crossed a fretful ocean Do we not look back with pride On the faithful bark that brought us Safely to the other side? You who’ve trod the paths of learning That we now are passing through; Do you look with fond remembrance On the dear old “White and Blue?’’ When you look on your achievements And the battles you have won, Do you think that school-day trials Have really helped you none? Now that your school days are ended, Do you e’er from duty turn To the days when you were school boys, And lessons you didn’t learn? Don’t you long for Ceasar or Virgil? Does Geometry still give you dread? Don’t you wish that for life’s great problems You were struggling with these instead? No, the bud is proud to become the rose. And progress shall ever be praised; But let not the flower forget the seed, Nor the soil from which It was raised. In memory cherish our High School; Though passed, still yours none the less, And joined today with the “Blue Jay” In three cheers for old E. H. S. —Maude Peters. 61 1903. 1897. Mrs. Anna Hughes-Bastin—El Reno. Mrs. Stella Dixon-Rouchelle— Miss Ina Gainer—Oklahoma City. Mrs. Mabel Jensen-Humphrey—Chickasha. 1898. Mr. Will Brown—El Reno. Mr. Jesse Johnson—Enid, Okla. Miss Ruth Warren— Mrs. Fantine Samuels-Paxton—Norman, Okla. Mr. Lloyd Kelley—U. S. Army. 1899. John Rice—El Reno. Mr. Elby Wagnor—Berkeley, Cal. Mrs. Blanche Fryberger Fogg—El Reno. Miss Lena Grossman— Mrs. Mae Carmichael-Vogel—El Reno. 1900. Mr. Myron Humphrey—Chickasha. Mr. Albert Menger—Alamagordo, N. M. Miss Grace Sanford—Fay, Okla. 1901. Mrs. Ora Smith-Devers—El Reno. Mrs. Gertrude Smith-Cornelious— Mrs. Adah Montgomery-Gillette—Nashville, Tenn. Miss Leona Rugg— 1902. Mrs. Rossie Wagner-Kengel—El Reno. Mrs. Bessie Palmer-Buse—El Reno. Mrs. Mabel Jackson— Miss Etta Welsh—El Reno. Mr. Edward Gelder—U. S. Navy. Miss Luclle Sitler—Oklahoma City. Mr. James Conville—El Reno. Mr. Tracy Brown—Ann Arbor, Mich. Miss Bessie Parker—El Reno. Miss Nellie Crockett—Wyoming. Mr. Howard Crockett—El Reno. Miss Matilda Hoffman—Fort Smith, Ark. 1904. Mr. Charles Hampton—Oklahoma City. Mr. Claude Pitts—Ann Arbor, Mich. Mr. Fred Hoffman—Fort Smith, Ark. 1905. Mr. William Benz—Hinton. Mr. William Prince—Enid, Okla. Miss Helen Brown—Boulder, Colo. Miss Ruby Morris—El Reno. Mr. Carl Rhode—Ann Arbor, Mich. Miss Addie Ryan—El Reno. Mr. Harry Jensen—El Reno. 1906. Mrs. Lucille Talbot-Ohnsman, Salona, N. M. Mr. Barney Stewart—Oklahoma City. Miss Pearl Morris—El Reno. Mrs. Mae Stone-Morris—Oklahoma City. Mr. William Schein—Richland, Okla. Mr. Harry Boutain—Stillwater, Okla. Mr. Dayton Shepard, Minneapolis, Minn. 1907. Miss Pearl Dix—El Reno. Miss Hazel Jackman—Altus, Okla. Miss Eva Stone—El Reno. Miss Ethel Mott—Marengo, Iowa. Miss Jessie McLean—El Reno. Miss Bessie McCafferty—El Reno. Miss Della Roberts—El Reno. Miss Effie Dowell—El Reno. Mr. Marcus Truitt—El Reno. 62 BLUE JAY BOARD. Editor in Chief Manager ........ Art Editor .... Literary Editors Assistant ...... ... Ethel Dowell . Maude Peters. Matilda Breuer. )Bea Mount. Ruth Bates. .Vera Streeter. CONTRIBUTORS. Gilbert Tompkins—Senior Editor. Edith Clark. Jessie Waring. Florence LaBryer. Lura Cook. Minna Jensen. Ruth Bates. Matilda Breuer. Bea Mount. Maude Peters. Joe Shell. Boyd Bunch—Soph. Editor. Lottie Gillilan. Ina Cook—Freshman Editor. Anna Libby. Eugene Smith. 93 T f 4e4� 4 4� 4, 4,4r4� 4,4� 4 4� v,4� 4 4� 4 4,4 4 404 4‘4,4 4,,4,4 4,4,4,! 4,, 4� 4� ,!,4� 4'4,4 4,4,4,4 4 4,4,4,4,4«4,4‘ Z f i ... EDUCATION • • I Today people of all classes are becom- ing more educated in all lines and not J the least of these, is the advance that i has been made along the line of dress. People don’t have to be rich to be good dressers i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 t t 4 4� 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4« We show the new things in late novelties as well as a complete line of staples. Our stock for this spring season is more complete than ever, in the 18 years of our business career in El Reno. Dependable merchandise—is what we try to sell—people are each day learning to depend mere and more up- on the place they buy it than their own judgment as to its quality. EDUCATION In our line of mer- candise has brought about wonderful changes in the trade. It has made people to know that they must pay a reasonable price to buy good mer- chandise and that the merchant who is always selling out is a fake. EDUCATION has done a great deal for us—this very reason it has caused us to put in an extra high- line of ready-to-wear clothing for men. WHY? Because people have come to know that GOOD HAND-TAILORED READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHES ARE BETTER THAN POOR LOCAL TAIL- OR MADE AND AT MUCH LESS PRICE. The highest grade of ready-made manufacturers employ better tailors to work on their product than can ordi- narily be found in a local tailor shop in a small town. We are this season showing $22.5 PER SUIT TO THE EL RENO MERCANTILE CO. 106-108 South Bickford WE60(M S HACKETT-CARHART CO.’S CLOTHES OF FASHION PRICES... $27.50 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4- 4 4 4 4’ 4 4 • , T i T 4� 4 4 T 4 4 + i� 4� 4 4'4 4'4,4,4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4, 4,4,4 v4,04 4� 4MH 64 i i e ome o Vae 4 + 4 4 + I ♦ + 4 i f I 4 4 + 4 4 4 4« t 4 • 4 XavsvV 2 xv Covaev ock isVaxvd aw 'R.assoW, 'WlarVvS Co. + 4 + 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 v4j 4 4 ❖ 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4« 4 4 4 4 v4’'J 4 4 4� 4 4 rr 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4� 4 4 4 4 v 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4« 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 , , 4- 4 t + 4 i 4� 4 4 A + A t 4 4 4 4 .,4 £4«{..g'4.4.4.4. £.i. |.4 4 4� I | «i 4 4 «!o4 4'4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4'4‘4 4 4 4 4(4 4’4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ‘iK 4 4 4 A 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4- 4 4 4 4- 4 J. F. Nighswander Sells 4 4 DIRT f See Him Before Buying I City and Farm Properties 4 4� + f f I !• + + 204 South Rock Island Ave. 4 4 4 4 4 4,4,4 4,4,4 4 4‘4,4,4 4 4 4,4 4,4,4� 4,4,4 4,4,4 4,4,4,4 4,4� 4,4� 4,4,4,4«4� 4Ml� 4� I«4,4� 4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4� 4, i; 65 §. JJ$. Cmm € h 0 e + + + + + + + + + + i I 121 §0uth H dk Island Jflmnm t� ++ HH ++++++++++v+++++ ++++.r+++++++++ ++++ ++++4H-+++ ++: •4H 4H +++++++4H ++++ +++ +++++++++++++++4 +++v ++++++++++ 7 Barnhill's + + + + + t + + + + + + + + + t I i- + f f h I Headquarters for presents of all kinds | | DIAMONDS, I WATCHES, ! JEWELRY, I NOVELTIES, | ! LIBBY CUT GLASS, I Pickard Hand Painted Ch na, f One Door North of Post Office | ROCK ISLAND WATCH INSPECTOR ♦ 4 66 At 1905 Convention we were award- ed first prize in a class; first prize in Genre Class. The Association's special medal for highest rating. 1906 Convention tied for first in Grand Portrait Class —First Prize Genre Class. The As- sociation’s special medal for highest rating and salon honors. 1907 Convention the Association’s Special Gold Medal for the highest rating. ❖ 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4- 4 4 4- 4 1 est Pint® JSm Made at HOB West WMe Stmt 4 J+++4.+4.4.+++ .v+vv4 4 4� 4 vv4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4� 4 4‘4 4 4'4 4 4‘4 4 4“r 4� 4 4Ml� 4 4‘ 4 4H� 4� 4 4 4� 4 67 •i + Tlpese Ipot old clothes will be burdeQSonje if you | weair tlpen) a d readly, xre Qot tlpe old otjes you carried overfronp last seaso9 either weari9g out % or faded out, 1 TfrU is goi9g to be a warn) sunjnjer, a9d is it | Qot tinpe to get riglpt clothes for tlpose warn), sultry I days. I You will be pleased witlp tlpe bolts of sunder goods tlpat we ca9 slpow you, Gorge 9d let us | spread before you a lpu9dred differe9t pieces frorg t wlpiclp you rgay select tfye goods you 9eed. | Our prices are. Fa9cy Batiste 15c a yard, A £ very targe assortn)e9t of Liglpt, Fi9e diurgnjer I Goods priced at 15c-10c-SL5c-c 0c a9d up to | 6 Oc a yard. Gorge 9d let us slpow you patters. ! Cordially, W. E. FRYBERGER V 4V' +++ ++ y ou need some 1b 9 summer goods? Junbonnet (§ � €§• 69 STOLZ UDEN 110 East Woodson WE CARRY Irving Pitt Loose Leaf Memo Books, All the new and most popular copy- righted books. very handy for school work. A full supply of Ix cal View Post All the latest magazines at all times Cards. Ami last, but not least, we have on Eaton-Hurlbut writing papers and hands at all times a fresh supply of box stationery. i Gunther’s Famous Soft Center Choco- Waterman’s Idea 1 Fountain Pen late Creams in bulk and Genuine Ben- with the Clip-Cap. edetto-Allegretti. Delicious Soft Simplo Filler Fountain Pen—a self Center Creams and Chocolate Dipped filler. Almonds in boxes. + Our Prices are ritrht on everything Stolz 110 East Woodson h +++++++++++4‘«j«++++ .: � :« X v ra +v ++ J ++++ ++++ ++++ +++++ + !+++++++++++++++ (SEEDS - FEEDi + + I AND j i i |T ouVVn S x y A es I i . . . Phone 540 ... ! I I j Joe Waring j I 203 South Rock Island Avenue ± + i i + I i t i •• •� this Drug Store Is conducted on principal of rectitude and square dealing. We compound prescriptions exactly as written by the physician. No substitution. We sell pure drugs and standard medicines at low prices. Our Rubber Goods and Sick Room Supplies are of the best quality made. Toilet Articles and perfumes sold here are brands of known value. We have what ou want and give you what you ask for. No price inducement ever tempts us to buy, or would any profit incentive justify us in selling any- thing of inferior quality, + 4 + + 4 ! 4- + 4 4 4 4 4« 4 4� 4 1? 4� 4 4 4 4- 4 4- 4« 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4« 4 4 4� •: 4 t t t i C H Wilier Company i Druggists 71 72 IH. IpcLVktT DEALER IN FARM AND CITY PROPERTY Can Sell You Vacant Lots or Nice Homes for Cash or on Easy Terms SEE HIM BEFORE BUYING Office 209 South Rock Island Ave. Pone 177. Res. 611 South Macomb. Phone 657. v Low Price Our Chief Attraction The Only Exclusive Wall Paper and Paint House in El Reno 213 EAST WOODSON Under New Management We are here to stay and ask you to call and inspect our line of WALL PAPER AND PAINTS. NEW WALL PAPER ARRIVING DAILY the Jlrt Wall Paper and Paint Bouse B. FUTORANSKY, Prop. 213 East Woodson St. El Reno, Ok. It pays to buy your wall paper and paint at an exclusive store. + + J. A. HATCHETT, President. GEO. W. BELLAMY, V-President. ARTHUR T. MARCH, Cashier. OSCAR R. HOWARD. Asst. Cashier. t Capital Stock $25,000.00 I (Ihr €1 ilntn 5 'Mr Bmtk t I I t t FRANK KRAFT A. G . MENGER F. H. WRIGHT DIRECTORS GEO. W. BELLAMY J. A. HATCHETT. ARTHUR T. MARCH. Depositors Guaranteed by the Depositors Guarantee Fund of the State of Oklahoma f ? J + I The High School Graduates j 1 + + Starting out to make their own way in the world should know that a bank account is essential to a successful career. j All men and women who have attained any de- gree of success; at sometime early in life started a % bank account and saved their earnings. + Many People labor under the mistaken idea that banks are only for business men. % Anyone who has one dollar can start a bank ac- count at the FIRST NATIONAL BANK, of El Reno, and then add a little to it every week or every month until the amount is sufficient to make an investment. If you save your money and deposit it in this bank until you have a nice little sum and then find a good investment requiring a little more than you have, we will loan you the additional funds needed. We extend the same courteous treatment to the small as to the large depositor ©r borrower. The First National Bank OF EL RENO, OKLA. CAPITAL. SURPLUS ANI) PROFITS $73,000. L. A. WILSON, Pres. E. B. COCKRELL, Cashier R. S. TRULOCK, Vice-Pres. J. 0. CHAMNESS, Ass’t. Cash. ■ : :++++++++4-h-i-w-+- +t “H-++++++h--!-+++ 74 Once Upon a Time A man bought a pair of MENGER’S SHOES and he wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them. In the meantime his wife got tired of buying shoes elsewhere and she bought a pair of MENGERS SHOES and she wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them. About this time they conclud- ed they would buy their son a pair of MER- GER'S SHOES and he wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them, and wore them. Then the baby got jealous and wouldn't stop cryiner until she had a pair of MERGER'S SHOES and they lasted, and lasted, and lasted and lasted, and lasted, and lasted and lasted. You certainly get your mon- ey’s worth when you buy your shoes at the Menger Shoe Store 0. (i. SCHOWENGERDT, Mgr. 207 So. Rock Island Av. t tv -+++++++++++•:•■ � !•«: v o: • .yycT.Ac- ;► :► A� i« . I WATCHKS iCM‘ 4,W,, Vvn +++4,+++'H++'. + Rich Cut Glass I Wise Buyers Should See Me % ❖ + ♦ V T i - y i(rf tl J ie •JEWELER « OPTICIAN A •I t Jewelry + -------- + + ♦ EJr RENO.OK! a. Fyand Painted China i I I Silver • •i 4.4.+4.+4.4.y+4. . r4 A 4 4 4 4 v 4 +4 4,4� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 i� ,! 4,4,4,v 5“i v4 M”M‘4 4 4 +4 4� 4H� 4 il Erf J. v v DEALER IN | T vs and Smoked HOME LARD AND SAUSAGE A SPECIALTY 2 I X Z ! • «• Highest Cash Price Paid for all Kinds £ of Choice Butcher Stock J OYSTERS t CELERY AND FISH IN SEASON ! L. C. Hickman � • • • Everything Musical local representatives of the leading factories PIANOS, TALKING MACHINES MANDOLINS, VIOLINS, ORGANS, GUITARS, MUSIC BOXES, ACCORDEONS BANJOS We solicit your orders and guar- antee Genuine Musical Quality and the Lowest Prices. 76 H. T. SMITH, President. W. T. MALONE, Assistant Cashier. OTTO A. SHUTTEE, Vice-President. DAYTON MUNSELL, Ass’t. Cashier J CHARLES L. ENGLE, Cashier 5985 4 4 ;• ♦ 4 4 ¥ + f i t 4 4 4 4 4 4 •b 4 •3 4 Citizens national Bank EL RENO, OKLAHOMA Capital - - $ 50,000 Surplus and Profits $ 35,000 Deposits $700,000 U. S. DEPOSITORY T «j. T 4 4� I | 4 • 4 4 t 4 4 1 I DIRECTORS H. T. SMITH, J. T. ALLISON HENRY SCHAFER C. O. BLAKE C. L. ENGLE HENRY LASSEN OTTO A SHUTTEE - '''vv, 4H 4 ++4,+4,4,4HKH 4 4‘+4,4,4c I«, 4 ++4,4'4 +4H 4'4 v4,4 + fr fr! i,4 i !’ ! +++++++v rv i : V ,x I ! t • i f Gerrers Steam Bakery Makers of Pure Ice Cream PARTY ORDERS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION Our Soda Water and Mixed Drinks Dispensers are experts in their line Evetytime you net a drink at our fountain it is just right........ + + + + + + + + + ❖ + + ♦ � • + + 214 S. Rock Island Gerrers El Reno, Okla. t X I X X t 4 4 4� • . ❖ 4 • + 4- 4 4 4- 4 4 4- 4 4 Gtiapln Floral 6o. i t ALL KINDS CUT FLOWERS ; 4� I 209 So. Rock Island Ave. Phone 177 I 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4‘4� � :«4� 4� 4� v4� 4� 4� 4� v� :� 4« 4� 4� y4 4� 4� 4 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4‘4 4� 4 4� 4‘j 78 WILSON PHELPS 4 4- 4- •I t 4 4 4� 4 105 North Bickford 4 ♦ 4 + jFine Line of Wall Paper + 4 4 4‘4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4‘4‘4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4‘4� 4 4‘4 4 4'4 4‘4‘vv':’4 v4 : +4mHH 4‘4 4 4 4 4 4� 4� 4 'H 4 lZ 4 4 4 f 4 T 4 ± •I 4 t 4 4 4- 4 :• 4 • 4� 4 4- •h 4 4- 4 4 4 4 , 4.4. � +a.j.«|.4.+4.+4.4.++4.4. £ 4« 4 4 + 4 f ___________________________________ 4 Gd. T. . . . FOR . . . DRY GOODS, MILLINERY AND SHOES EDDIE Won’t Lie to You 4 4 v 4 4- 4 4 4 4 f s 79 +++++ ++++++++ ++-v+++++- +++ + vv� :-!:«v-:+v++ ++++++++++++.}. . The Iron that stays hot without making you hot V i + + + + + ! THE ELECTRIC FLATIRON I • + + + + + + + + I t No Fire; therefore no scorching heat that makes ironing fairly impossible !! on a hot day. Ready for business when attached to the light socket Ask Us About It (61 Jleiut (£)ns . (61rrtrir 104 SOUTH BICKFORD AVENUE 3 IM 4 +4 4 ++ fr fr++v i 4 M +«:«++ ++++ HH.++++++4Mf4H-++:: ++++++++++ HH«H +++++++++ M‘+++++++ ! +' M‘+++‘ +-i«++++++++++++H4. MODERN OF BROTHERHOOD AMERICA ORGANIZED APRIL 5. 1897 MONTHLY ASSESSMENT RATES Which include per capita tax and reserve fund dues AGES $500 1000 12000 18 to 28. years.. $ .50 .$ .65 $ 1.15 29 to 33 years .50 .70 1.20 34 to 37 years .00 .70 1.25 38 to 40 years .55 .75 1.35 41 years .55 .75 1.35 42 to 43 years .55 .80 1.40 41 to 45 years .80 1.45 46 to 4 years .05 .85 Local Lodge Dues per mo ...1 AMOUNT PAYABLE At Death...................... For accidental loss of hand___ For accidental loss of foot... For accidental loss of eye.... For fracture of Shaft of bone above elbow_____ Shaft of both bones of arm below elbow Shaft of bone above knee...... Shaft of both bones of leg below knee Shaft of one bone of leg below knee... Shaft of one bone of arm below elbow For Pott’s fracture........... For a Colles’ fracture............ Annual payment after 70 years of agei A. L. MORRIS State Manager Oklahoma BOX 1247 Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Deputies wanted. Best of cont racts given. $500.00 $1000 $2000 125.00 250 500 125.00 250 500 125.00 250 500 25.00 50 100 25.00 .50 100 25.00 50 100 25.00 50 100 12.50 25 50 12.50 25 50 12.50 25 50 12.50 25 50 .50.00 100 200 80