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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1910 volume:

PROFESSOR F. N. HOWELL Superintendent El Reno Public Schools To Professor C. H. Thuernier Principal of the HI Reno High School The Glass of 1911 Respectfully Dedicate The Junior PROFESSOR C. II. THUERMER Principal El Reno High School Faculty MISS VIOLA E. HAYNER MRS. L. ALINE MULLOY Senior Will Know all Students by These Presents: — That we, the Senior Class of 1910, of the El Reno High School, County of Canadian, State of Okla- homa, being of sound mind and memory and uninfluenced by any person or persons whomsoever, expecting soon to dissolve partnership and to leave for scenes of greater activities, and wishing to make this our last will and testament. First: To the Juniors, we do give, devise and bequeath our most highly valued possessions to-wit; the entire upper floor of our spacious building, together with all teachers who may have the courage to labor therein without the protection of our presence. Second: To the Sophomores, we do bequeath such of our personal effects as we feel sure will withstand the ravages of time; to-wit, our numerous books of references, the legendary tin cup, Miss Barbour’s wel- coming smile and pleasant words when one has the good fortune to appear late to school. Third: Unto the present Freshmen we do grant and bestow our sincere sympathy and consign them to the watchful care of Prof. Thuermer, trusting that he may continue to bestow upon them the same leniency of discipline which he has thus far employed. Fourth: To the incoming Freshman class, we bequeath the first round taken from our High School ladder, with this advise: “Exercise great care in placing your feet thereon; for if you should fall, we shall not be present to lift you up, and others may not be so kind. Do not pay too much attention to Prof. Thuermer’s gentle threats, but climb steadily upward, looking continually toward the heights to which we have attained.” Fifth: We do grant and bequeath all the special privileges which are ours by right of inheritance unto the following named persons to-wit: To the Freshie, Joy Faucher, the individual and undisputed permission to “ cut ” study period at any time she may desire, even if in so doing she may find it necessary to crawl out on hands and knees; to Anna Libby we leave the High School piano to dispose of in any way she may desire; to the Fr. Jas. Wright and the Soph. Francis Esibell we award the contract of sup- plying the Senior girls with gum for an indefinite period of time. And finally, to the Faculty we bequeath our respect, gratitude, and love for their unselfish and untiring efforts in helping us win for ourselves that most priceless of all possessions and that which cannot be willed away, “ Knowledge.” We do nominate and appoint Supt. F. N. Howell, sole executor of this our last will and testament. In testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and pub- lsh and decree this to be our last will and testament, this twenty-seventh day of May, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ten. CLASS OF 1910. Signed and sealed i.. my presence this twenty-seventh day of May. 1910. JONATHAN WISE. Notary Public. My commission expires at 12 o’clock, midnight. May 27. 1910. —L. G. President, EMERSON MONTGOMERY Vice-President, HELEN EM PLY Treasurer, LOTTIE GILLILAN Colors: Gray and Red Motto: “Adastra per aspera” I. IMOGENE GOFF. She loves but knows not whom she loves.” Imogene first opened her eyes in El Reno in 1892 on Mar. 12. She heads the list of pioneers in the class, beginning life by ruling all. has since continually Improved. Imogene could easily be awarded the beauty prize cf the class, and the people of El Reno are not ignorant of her charms. II. EMERSON MONTGOMERY — Soph, President, Sr. President Basket Ball ’09 - ’10. Fire in each eye. papers In each hand. He raves, recites and maddened runs the land.” This angel child arrived from heaven for a visit to Phil, in 1891. He does not carry his harp or wear his gold crown while residing on this good old earth because he knew they would be a trifle out of place when he came to El Reno. He persuades himself that he is a “ star ” in all his classes and it is useless to dispute him. III. MAYME SHAW. Not much talk — a great sweet silence.” On May 5, 1891 the population of Oklahoma was increased by the arrival of Mayme. a fairy spirit, and such she has remained. Despite the old idea that fairies have no learning she has vast knowledge of even such dull things as Chemistry. IV. HELEN DUNLAP. • As pure as a pearl and as perfect ; a noble girl.” Another Jayhawker struck Kansas on July 12, 1892. But it wasn’t the exact climate fitted to her talents so she tried El Reno in 1909 and has developed new powers in many ways but she cannot learn to flirt. V. LOTTIE GILLILAN—Alethean 1909; Editor-in-Chief, “Voyage Sec’y. and Treas. 1910. “I have more understanding than all my teachers.” Life began very quietly for Lottie up in Kansas. Dec. 10. 1892. She grew in knowledge and understanding as swiftly as the sunflowers of her native state, but better than that flower, she embodies all the golden virtues of her native state. VI. VERA RICHARDS. She who can blush methlnks must honest be.” Kansas claims the honor of being Vera’s birth-place but did not retain the precious boon of being her home long. After trying first one school then another Vera decided that E. H. S. should enjoy the distinction of being her Alma Mater. VII. BESSIE LOWE — Illustrator “Voyage.” She Is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to look upon. Bess began looking her prettiest in 1891 in Kansas where she continued to bloom and practice art until 1900 when she began drawing “ hearts ” in El Reno. Her success in that line is unusual. VIII. SUSIE STONE. “'TIh better to have loafed and flunked than never to have loafed at all. In El Reno, Okla., on March 21. 1892, Susie first began being cute” and really her cleverness in that line increases wonderfully. Every thing to Susie is one vast joke and she always sees the point. IX. MARIAN BLAKE. The love she bore to learning was at fault.” She honored this old “ berg ” even before there were anv sidewalks laid or a High School fit for her presence. “ way back in the dim and well- nigh forgotten past,” to be exact March 30, 1892. But wise in her genera- tion she knew the High School would be built when she was ready. X. MIGNON CARTER. “She was dark-haired, dark-eyed. Mignon was born in Okla., in 1891. She was an exceedingly precocious child, being able to master the alphabet at the early age of 12 years. She fell in love once, we have reasons to believe, but not having sufficient grounds for accusation we forbear to expose her further and must refer the curious reader to the young lady herself. XI. ALTA BREUER. “ She with the blond voice.” Alta first contributed to the music of the spheres on Apr. 2, 1892. She found Mo. unappreciative so came to El Reno in May, 190 9 to see if she could gain an audience here. XII. CLARICE CLYMER. Tell all I know ? Why life’s too short for that.” Clarice entered the wicked world in 1892. She first chose 111. as her abode but in 1903 changed her mind and came to El Reno. Clarice is a straight-forward, outspoken girl especially in Geometry. XIII. HELEN EMPEY — Vice-President Jr. Class; Business Manager “ Voyage; ” Anoteron 1910; Vice-President 1910. Wearing all that weight of learning lightly as a flower. Helen developed her first case of spring fever, May 29, 1892 but recovered soon and since has never been troubled by the “ hook worm.” She solved Geometry as if by magic and Chemistry has no terrors for her. Her black hair covers weights of learning. XIV. LOUISE HATCHETT. The rude sea grew civil at her song. Lou began singing in Mo., in 1891 but El Reno engaged her services in 1892 when scarcely out of swaddling clothes. She says she sings because her friends like music, which is very kind of her friends. XV. WILLIE MOHR. “The soul of this man Is in his clothes. Willie made his first holler” in Kansas, Aug. 6. 1891, along with the katydids. Since then little has been heard from him. By constant applica- tion to books and none to girls has exceeded the speed limit in getting thro’ High School. Our History The goal for which we have been striving many years will be reached May 2 th, and our work as members of El Reno High School completed. How short the years seem as we pass from school life into life’s school. i ooo A mass of freckle-faced, sun-burned specimens of humanity, forty- five strong, assembled early that memorable date in September. Well we remember the jeers and laughter of the upper class men the first week as we went stumbling around the halls trying to find our class rooms, but it did not take us long to get accustomed to the new order of things. The class was duly organized with Wanna Kintzley as president. Under the principalship of Mr. Robinson and the instruction of Misses Altman and Barbour and Mrs. Maddox the class made rapid progress. We learned our “ amo-amas-amat ” and found that x stood for an unknown quantity. The freshman Halloween party was held according to custom, and also the annual spring picnic. A ride on a hand-car was one of the novel features of the picnic always to be remembered. The months flew by so happily that we were really sorry when time for disbanding came. I JM 7 Although we enjoyed our vacation, we were glad to return to school and to resume our studies. Our number had noticeably decreased, there were now but twenty-two. Mr. Thuermer from Indiana, or America as he prefers to call it, succeeded Mr. Robinson, and Miss Overstreet was added to the faculty as teacher of English. We all studied hard and made so good an impression that our class was no longer laughed at, although the Seniors still thought it best to chaperon us at parties, to run away with our ice cream and cake, lest we should make ourselves sick by eating too much. Some of the class found time for indulging in “ Stolen Sweets ” in the basement while Uncle Joe Harris was busy elsewhere. It was on such occasion, having been locked in by other students, we were compelled to effect our escape by means of the coal chute just in time for class. 1 DOS This year we felt very dignified. For, behold we were Juniors. As a class we paid more attention to books. Rats, puffs and pompadours had taken the place of the former pigtails, although some of the girls still retain a fondness for “ bows.” The boys, too, had shown remarkable improvement in their appearance. They wore high collars, red neckties, their hair parted in the middle and slicked down in the front. We could scarcely believe that this was the timid Freshman class of only two years before. We felt that we need not study so hard for we already knew a great deal. We wanted to have a jolly good time, and we did, until the work of editing the Annual began. This took up all the leisure time but when the Annual turned out a great success we felt duly repaid. During this year Mrs. Mulloy and Miss Grimes succeeded Mrs. Maddox in the commercial department and Miss Hayner took Miss Alt- man’s place. IIHH) Only sixteen Seniors assembled September 13, 1909. Of this number Marian Blake, Mignon Carter, Lottie Gillilan, Bess Lowe, Susie Stone and Helen Empey were pioneer “ Fresh Women.” Clarice Clymer, Louise Hatchett, Imogene Golf and Will Mohr joined the class the middle of the Freshman year. Others who have joined the class during the last two years are Helen Dunlap from Caldwell High School, Alta Brewer from Nevada, Missouri High School, Vera Richards from Oklahoma City High School, Emerson Montgomery from Central High School, Philadelphia and Dallas Hardcastle from Bridgeport, Texas High School. We have had few social events but have thoroughly enjoyed our work, especially the afternoons in the laboratory where no serious accidents have occurred, but where several laughable incidents have occurred. One day we saw pieces of china flying about and found “ Our Star ” had put a burning match in a dish containing sodium and water. Another time we were startled by a loud report and discovered that one of our number had poured some sulphuric acid into a bottle of ammonium hydroxide. Many additional amusing incidents could be enumerated. But the time for parting has come. It is with many regrets that we leave our fellow students and the teachers. We assure the latter that we shall ever remember their faithful instruction and their kind and unselfish attention in season and out of season. —H. E. As o’er the past we gaze today, We think of hours thrown away. Of tasks commenced and left unfinished. Of deportment raised and then diminished. Of teachers cross and teachers glad Because our lessons were good then bad. Sometimes we’ve done our level best. Sometimes we have surpassed the rest. A feeling of gladness comes over us when We think of the Class of 1910, Which was first in war and peace and then. First in the hearts of it’s fellowmen. Teachers, Professor, Superintendent and all Couldn’t drive us Seniors away from the hall. Where we frequently gathered for heart to heart talks, And discuss, perhaps, some midnight walks. But our lessons were usually in on time. All written out nicely line for line. And even the Professor could not have been More precisely exact in regard to his “ Chem.” This Prof, was Hnd and gentle and mild. He spoke to us Seniors, as if to a child. It pleased us some, never hurt I guess, ’Cause we like to be coaxed, specially Louise and Bess. We do not boast of midnight spreads. Nor bloody games, nor broken heads. It’s is very true th boys are few And mighty busy, we’ll tell you, In holding thei” own with girls thirteen. Of us they are a part, we ween. And spared us from “ The Lassie Class,” Which might have been renowned enmasse. The Class of 1910 is the one Which has done the most work and had the least fun Of all classes in the E. H. S. And that’s one secret of our success. “ Each one to his trade,” is a saying that’s old. And it holds as true now as when 'twas first told. That's another secret which held us fast And kept us in school from first to last. Now we will bid each other adieu With friendship far reaching and love that is true. For hope and ambition have been, perforce. In 1910 to finish our course. —M. S. Editorial Staff J Editor-in-Chicf Alice Hepburn Assistant Editor Marguerite Hubbard Art Editor .... Crescent Mutter Sporting Editor Charles Pcnwright Business Manager I.ottye Neely Assistant Business Manager Ray Maher President of Junior Class Elma Wheatley CJ IT has been the ambition of the editors of the annual this year to make this issue the best ever published. We have tried to portray all phazes of our school life and to give our readers a better idea of the aspirations and achievements of the students. How well we have succeeded we shall leave to the reader to judge. We wish to express our hearty appreciation of all assistance rendered us in publishing The Junior. M. E. H. Lottie G Milan Emery Martin Ruth Maher Jennie Goos GONT RIB U TORS Helen Ltnfiey Louise G errer Kathleen Scott Helen llrown Milfred McCr eight Mayme Shaw Mabel Carr Horace Taylor Dora Hirsch Standing—Klnui Wheatley. Charles Penwrlght. Ray Maher. Marguerite Hubbard. Seated — Lottye Neely. Alice Hepburn, Crescent Mutter. President, ELM A WHEATLEY Vice-President, BENNY WEWERKA Sec’y and Treas., CRESCENT MUTTER Motto: “Wie die Arbeit so der l.ohn ” Colors: Orange and Hack 1st Row:—Lottye Neely. Louis Phillipp. Katherine Broady, Emery Martin 2nd Row:—Warren Gilbert. Mabel Carr. Alice Hepburn. Ray Maher. Mancuerlte Hubbard 3rd Row:—Louise Gerrer, Helen Allarde. Elma Wheatley. Crescent Mutter. Charles Penwright A Monologue Yes indeed ! the Junior class of 1910 did scatter widely. It doesn’t seem ten years since we edited our annual, but time flies and brings many unexpected changes; but I have kept track of all my classmates. Elma Wheatley? Oh, she fulfilled every promise of her youth. She is now editor of the Ladies’ Home Journal and they say makes “ loads ” of money. Let me tell you about the remaining members of the class. Another who has created a sensation is Charles Penwright. You remember how frivolous and witty he used to be ? Well he is leader of a new sect called the “ Non-Thinkers.” He has converted a great many persons who have made settlement out in Nevada. Mabel Carr is one of his converts. They say she joined because she and Ray Rhoades had a “ tiff.” Frances Young and Katherine Broady have made a decided success. They are models in Crescent Mutter’s studio in New York. Crescent, as you know was our art editor, and today she is one of the greatest artists in New York. People just beg for the privilege of buying her pictures even at fabulous prices. Emery Martin the still magnate, accounted the wealthiest man in the world today, paid her $2,000,000 for a simple little sketch. I think our class produced an unusual number of famous people; but, some of us are “ just plain folks.” Now there is Marguerite Hubbard, every one expected her to do something great — she was so talented. How- ever, she married a farmer and lives “ the simple life.” They say she takes great pride in beautifying the farm upon which she lives. The stage, also claims one of our number. Who ? Why Alice Hep- burn. Don’t you remember her ? There wasn’t a one of us who ever thought she would become a star. But as I said time brings changes. While on a western trip a couple of years ago, I happened to meet Fess Westfall. He told me that he had invested all his money in gold mines. But since it is not possible for every one to have good luck I was not sur- prised to learn that he had lost his entire fortune. Upon picking up a bill advertising a camp meeting, I was much surprised to find that the evangelist was no other than my old classmate Benjamin Wewerka. He had as the leader of his choir Warren Gilbert. Of course, you remember what a fine voice Warren had and how he liked to “ show off ” during chapel exercises. Floyd Leach ? Oh ! he owns a barber shop in Pocasset. Didn’t you notice the sign “ Baths 25c, water 10c extra ? ” Ray Rhoades has been working in the field of literature. No doubt you have heard that his most successful work is a scientific treatise entitled “ What real or imaginary influence has a Beettle upon a bunch of Lobsters?” Louis Phillipp is a dancing master. He has this sign in front of his dancing school: “ Sun- beam Dance, be a sunbeam. We teach the light fantastic step to old maids, young maids, and middle aged maids in an incredibly short time.” Louis always was artistic. . Another successful member of our class is Grace Byrd. She is an instructor in German at Vassal . She has written so many treatises and German stories that her name is a household word all over the world. Lottye Neely the successful business manager of our Annual, has been eqyally successful in another undertaking and is now manager of the El Reno Oleomargerine factory. Orvil Compton is in the auctioneering business. He gives free per- formances every Saturday afternoon, and second hand furniture sells at twice the original purchase price. Now you want to hear about the most important of all, our Alma Mater. Come with me. Here is the site but our dear old high school has been replaced by those magnificent business blocks. El Reno has certainly grown since she became the packing center of the southwest. To be sure the old building is gone, its place taken by a new High School building in another part of the city. But Oh ! the memories ! Nothing can ever dis- place them, or take them from us. —L. G. Here’s to the Juniors and A’That Here's to the Juniors of ’09 and '10 A merry class and a’that Here’s to Ray and George and Ben A noble band of fine young men That will move the world and a’that. Here's to the Juniors gallant and bold A stalwart class and a’that Here’s to the girls that never grow old Tho’tful and winsome, better than gold The prettiest girls and a'that. Here’s to the Juniors every one The least is great and a'that Here’s to the work that they have done And to the name that they have won May it ever grow and a'that. Here’s to the Juniors of ’09 and ’10 Here’s to the lads grown to be men Here’s to the maids that change their names Here’s to the ones that keep the same Who have boosted the class and a’that. —Emery E. Martin. President, MURIEL MeCREIGHT Vice-President, ALLIE BURGE Sec’y and Treas., JOY FAUCHER Sophomore Creed We, the Sophomore Class cf 1910, believe that we are the most brlllia.it, popular and original class new seeking knowledge at the High School; and that our class is composed of the prettiest and sweetest girls and the most popular and industrious boys. We believe our teachers to be cur friends when our conduct and grades are poor as well as when they are good. For this we like them ever so well. We believe that the class offices are filled by the most efficient members cf the class; that our class yells, songs and mottoes are the most inspiring of all other classes, and that we excell in class spirit. We believe that our motto ” We lead, others follow,” has been the means of our gaining the credit for being the smartest class in High School. We believe hat if the classes, which follow us will adopt the same motto and live up to it that they will become as renowned as we are. W'e believe that when in the year 1912 we will have reached the goal fer which we are now working — graduation — we will be graduated with the highest htn.ois attainable. —R.M. 1st Row: — Naomi Lanman. Allio Burgo. Iona Rhllllpp. Frank Isibll 2nd Row:—Guino Reach. Maude Foster. Joy Faucher. Muriel McCreight. Ella Wallace The Old Brick School House I. How dear to our hearts are these days in our High Soho When on time's fleeting pages they come into view ; The towering old building, it’s wide rounding stairway. Whose rail we’ve oft’ ridden when nobody knew— The lofty old halls and the rooms all around them. The chapel, the lab ” and the class calling bell. The library, landings and every dear room, And e’en the small spot where the Sup always dwells The old brick school house, with walks all around it, The happy old place that we all love so well. II. The days when as Freshmen we entered its portals And thought that at us all the world did look; The quarrels and trials the society meetings. And even the fear of the “ Doom's Diary Book. But, Oh: as we've come to the Sophomore joys. The hour in Assembly we all loved so well, The look of our teacher, the meaning behind it, And of the Latin no tongue can tell. The nouns we decline — the verbs conjugate them. And in rapid translation we all do so well. III. As Juniors our days will indeed be of interest For with the learned Seniors we’ll recite every day. Then foot ball and frolics, society fusses. Clubs and school receptions will then hold full sway. And after three years of some work, some play, Seniors we’ll become dignified and sedate The Freshmen and Sophomores have plenty of good times But as Seniors, you always work early and late, Oh, dear is each day in our wonderful high school, From beginning to end it is simply great. K. S. Roll Call £ don allison laurence baxter ralph clymer l aul estes earl ferry thomas hafer lee huntington arthur kniss lauta marshall paul mediam clufton ferrell harold tinkelpaugh sam welsh roy wilhite Charles van ness ruth dauson oarrle hadley lucy harden vera hennessey gladys kitzmiller tillie levy blanche lucas francis pennybaker murl roberts leslie stream lyla smith israel allarde basil bunch thomas bunch frank coit rodger denison fred erbar jack hager erne8t Jamison lewis me carty clarence milner henry price Ivan richardson James schooling harold smith rex snodgrass oscar swanke horace taylor case wilson edwin wheatley ernest whitlock cleo york jerry zahradka edith alien edna arnold lora bernard dayne berry emma bickford feme brooke President EdwinW'hcatlcy Sft’y and Treat. Earnest Witloek josephine buckner Inez butts grace cadwallader mable cooper grace denison margaret devitt leta estes helen farrand madona fltzgerald marie ford Jennie goos edna haas henrietta hagen alma hoflfma bertha jackscn blanche Johnson lillian lacey mi Id red lowe lucile me coy mamic me dermott margaret me dermott dorothy montgomery ethel moulder ruby mount martha mundell mary annette nicholson edna oeser mary spear florence thoes neosha york mi Id red barnes A Freshman’s Soliloquy To study or not to study; that is the question Whether ’tis better for a Freshman to suffer Or to take books again a siege of questions, And by studying, learn them. To study; to recite Some more; and by a good grade to say it ends The headache and the thousand other ailments That freshmen are heir to. Tis a recitation Devoutly to be wished. To study, to recite; To recite; perchance to answer; aye there’s the rub; For in that recitation of algebra what problems may come, When we are helplessly within Miss Barbour’s toils, Must make us pause; there’s the study That makes calamity of a freshman’s life, For who could stand the conjugations and declensions of Lat' The principal’s wrong, the superintendent’s contumely, The pangs of unappreciated merit, the examination day, The exactness of teachers, and the spurns, That the patient freshman from the strict teacher takes, When he himself might his departure make With rod and gun. Who would these troubles bear, To grunt and sweat under a student’s life But that the dread of something after truancy— That unmentionable something of which No freshman ever speaks—paralyzes the will, “ And makes us rather bear those ills we have Than fly to others that we know not of ” Thus High School does make cowards of us all; And thus the natural joys of school days Are suppressed ever by the stern rules of teachers, And enterprises of great fun and sport Are from their usual channels turned away And lose the name of pleasure. —Horace Taylor. 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 8:45 8:50 9:00 9:20 9:45 10:00 10:45 11:00 11:30 11:50 12:00 12:30 1:00 Routine of the Freshmen Blanche J. commences to study Algebra. Alarm clock at Ford’s residence. Horace sound asleep. The studious set of freshmen arrive. Florence bluffing in history. Miss Overstreet asks a freshman if he is awake. Freshman wakes up and says “ Yes.” Marie arrives. Study period is disturbed by the arrival of the sextette. Thomas begins to ask questions. All are commencing to study (?) hard. Blanche J. still studying Algebra. Case is missed from study room. Miss Barbour compares Thomas to a question mark. All who are chewing gum must swallow it. Anxious glances at the clock. Lewis is waiting at the east door for Mabel. A tired and hungry class homeward bound. —Jennie Goos. COMMERCIAL CLASS 1900-10 Flower: Marguerite Colors: Gold and White Motto: Onward to the Goal.” Officer� J ustin Devine---------------------------------------------------------President Julia Howell---------------------------------------------------- Vice-President Martha Menger-------------------------------------------Secretary and Treasurer Kill-Kare- Kluh Julia Howell------------------------------------------------------------Whistler Pearl VanHosen____________________________________________________________Reader William Xevins, Milford McCreight, Pearl VanWerden___________________Vocalists Helen Brown--------------------------------------------------------Prose Writer Dora Hirsch-----------------------------------------------------------Class Poet Marie Harms, Edna Eysink. Bonnie Goode______________________________Pianists Who are we? Who are we? YKLL Commercials! Commercials! I Don't you see! !!!!!! Constitution and By-Laws of the Commercial Class Preamble We, the members of the Commercial Class of 1909-10, in order to form a more formidable organization, work havoc in the school, prevent class tranquillity, promote general disorder, and secure the awe and veneia- tion of our schoolmates, do ordain and establish this Constitution. ARTICLE I. Section 1. This class shall be known as the most brilliant, witty and accomplished Commercial Class of the El Reno High School, State of Oklahoma, United States of America. ARTICLE II. Section 1. The purpose of this organization shall be to impress the Freshmen with the unfathomable chasm that gaps between them and the almost unscalable heights of Commercials, to convince the Sophomores that they have only passed one mile stone on the path to victory, to shield the Juniors from the open conceit of the Seniors, and to soften for the latter their overwhelming dignity. ARTICLE III. Section 1. No one shall become a member of the Commercial Class who shall not have attained the age of ten years, and who shall not have been in High School two days. ARTICLE IV. Section 1. Vacancies which occur during the year may be filled by members of the other classes, who may be admitted only after assurance of lack of knowledge and ability to use red ink on any and all entries with- out spreading same in many blots. ARTICLE V. Section 1. The officers of this body shall receive adequate compen- sation for their labors by being allowed to rule such a brilliant body. ARTICLE VI. Section 1. The Commercial Class shall have sole and unlimited right to impeach any member of the Senior, Junior, Sophomore, or Fresh- man classes for any offense against the dignity or pleasure of aforesaid body. —H. M. B. In the Future Jesse Burge will always be found. To be the best “ office man ” in town. Mabel misey will teach the children quite well, To read, to write, and also to spell. Helen Brown will win reputation. By surpassing all stenographers in taking dictation. Myrtle Dix, as you will see. Will pose as a rival of Paderewski. Justin Devine a book will write About shorthand, that will “ be out of sight.” Claude Devine as a bandit handsome. Will hold some beauty for a ransom. Edna Eysink will be an artist of fame. And all the world will honor her name. Roland Engle, now known as “ Shingles,” Will manage an Old Maid's Home,” yet remain single Bonnie Goode as a typist will surely do fine. And wear her fingers down to the rind. Blanche Garland will be a society girl. And attend balls, teas, aiul parties all in a whirl. Julia Howell will find money and fame, As she whistles and trills like a bird on the wing. Dora Hirsch will marry a count of foreign name. And in a mansion royally reign. Marie i.arms will solve the riddle. She will go on the stage to play the fiddle. Earl Lacy will create much fun. And earn his living making puns. Martha Menger as a Red Cross nurse will go To the battle fields, when our boys meet the foe. Milford McCreight will wear a cap and gown As Dean, in a college of great renown. William Nevins will travel in a grand manner, Charming the people with beautiful voice of tenor. James Rochenbach will win some lovely maid, And earn their living with plough and spade. Maude Stone will advocate the plan. Of woman’s suffrage ” all over the land. Mabel Swanke will tour the land. With bird cage, hat box, and grip in her hand. Glen Sly as a congressman at forty, will be fat, Wear a number seven shoe and number six hat. Pearl VanWerden will be all the rage. When she leaves El Reno to go on the stage. Pearl VanHousen a writer will be. Charming many hearts with her poetry. Bessie Zahradka will cure people's ills, With cod liver oil and rhubarb pills. —H. B. Synopsis of the Year’s Work in Commercial Classes The work in these classes has kept pace with the general advance- ment of work in other departments. A Commercial Law class was organ- ized and has proven an interesting as well as instructive study. Two classes in bookkeeping completed the required course, and two new classes were formed. Two classes in shorthand completed the two years’ course, proving their ability to take dictation at the rate of 100 to 125 words per minute, new matter. One new class was organized in shorthand and made satis- factory progress. A speed of 30 words per minute in typewriting was acquired by some of the pupils, using touch system, writing from copy and dictation. The enrollment in different classes was as follows: Commer- cial Law, 14; Bookkeeping, 46; Shorthand, 29; Typewriting, 31; Commer- cial Arithmetic, 25. Total, 145. —M. A Toast A jolly Commercial class arc we. As mischievous as we well can be, Always ready for fun and larks. And don’t think much cf deportment marks. We are scolded and lectured all the while. Hut we cist up our eyes and only smile. For ” Life without laughter is a dreary blank,” And he who said this was surely no crank. We are always out for a joiiy good time, And don't care whether it rains or shines. Ever studying and planning new jokes. And playing them off cn other folks. What care we for the Seniors wise For a Kill-Kare-Klub we have organized. ” Not guilty ” in chorus we all would chime. If held on the charge of killing time. So here’s to the class of nineteen-nine, A better one you couldn’t find. We write shorthand and read it fOO, Though sometimes ” the teacher helps us through. We hail our teachers both as treasures. They study and plan for us many pleasures. And as the days ever swiftly rolled. They have urged us ” Onward to the Goal.” —D. H. Key.— Learn P'tman’s Shorthand wh le you may. Our sisters and our brothers only think, but you know that you must do. Writers! Shoit- hand letter writers a-e good writers, ’tis plain. Work, work, work; an . earn, eain, earn; and then you will be suie to w'n. Do you hear what I say ? r, — ANOTERON Color: Maroon Mono: .Xtgltcl Xot Your Gifts o— President . Marguerite Hubbard Vice-President Kmcry Martin Sec’y-Treas. . Lottyc Neely Critic . . . Miss Overstreet Scargent-at-Arms . Helen Allard Early in the school year there was felt the need of a Literary Society which for some unknown cause was never organized last year. After much discussion and agitation, among faculty and students, Prof. Thuermer called a meeting of all interested persons for Friday afternoon, December 10th, 1909. Fifty or more pupils responded. Prof. Thuermer made a short address telling of the need and purpose of the Literary Society about to be organized. Upon motion the following officers were elected: George Shepard, president; Marguerite Hubbard, vice president, and other officers as above named. Upon motion the president appointed a committee to draw up a constitution and by-laws. Several meetings were held at which the constitution was adopted and other business transacted. During the Christmas holidays our president left town. At the first meeting after the holidays, January 7th, Marguerite Hubbard suc- ceeded to the presidency and Emery Martin was elected to the vice presi- dency. Permanent committees were appointed on program and mem- bership. The membership was now forty-three. Literary programs have been given every two weeks. In our debates we hope to settle, once and for all, questions of national importance. We have discussed the following: Resolved : “ That Foot Ball Should be Abolished in the Public Schools.” Resolved: “ That Women Should be Allowed to Vote.” The negative side was victorious in both instances. Music is a prominent feature on our programs and those taking part hope to become easy and self confident in appearing before the public. However we do not expect to produce any Mozarts, Beethovens, or Wagoners. Without a Literary Society few in high school are trained at all in public speaking, but, should you hear of a second Clay or Webster, you may rest assured they once attended El Reno High School. —M. Me. VOL. 40 no. The Mi 1:1:01:. DESPONDENT; SI If IDES Former El Ueno 'Inn Hangs Self In New York. News was received last night from New York, that De La Mont had committed suicide by hanging. When his landlady went to his at- tic room to collect the rent, she was horrified to find her lodger suspended from the rafters by a sheet. She sum- moned help, but it was found that he had been dead for some time. The only clue to his rash act was a note left on his b d. which read as follows: To Whom It May Concern: After due consideration. I have determined to end my existence, because the un- feeling world does not ap- preciate my genius. (Signed) DE La MONT. With this note was found a manuscript, which, too late, has been recognized as one of the world’s greatest epics. De La Mont was formerly a resident of this city, leav- ing a few years ago for New York to write his name In the annals of fame. From Poverty to Wealth Squeezevllle, Ark.. May 2. —Miss Bessie Low, the fam- ous artist, who came here penniless ten years ago. has recently Inherited a great fortune. Miss Low has de- cided to remove to El Reno. Okla.. the great packing cen- ter. where she will live in ease and luxury. ilnlloon Ascension. Miss Helen Dunlap, the daring balloonist, will make an ascension to the stars this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Peach’s Park. Even as a girl Miss Dunlap soared above those around her. and her ambition was to be among the brightest stars. Constable Newt Plum ac- cidentally locked his whis- kers up In a cash register last night and It was 3 o’clock before his cries for help were heard. . It E NO, OKI. ., Nl N .1, |� aa PI PIL8 ENTER N EH IIKill SCHOOL III II.DINfi. With patriotic songs and high school yells the high school students entered their new building today. The building is a four story structure having an east frontage on South Bick- ford avenue of 156 feet. The Interior Is treated in the Rennaissance style of archi- tecture. The teachers and students are Justly proud of the new building as It Is one of the finest li. the state. Mr . Dooley’s Trip Mrs. Jeremiah Dooley, form- erly Miss Imogene Goff, has Just returned from Chicago. While in that city she visit- ed the parlors of Vera Rich- ards. the noted beauty specialist. Miss Richards •carries a large stock of facial creams, toilet soaps, hair dyes, wigs and the like. She has nobly given the best years of her life In a vain effort to discover a preven- tative for gray hairs and wrinkles. Seminary for El Kcno. The foundations are being laid for a female seminary on University Heights. The building will be strictly modern, and will accommo- date three hundred students. The president and founder. Miss Lottie Gilliland. Is well known In El Reno. Her advice to the pupils under her charge will be: “Never publish an Annual.” Among the presents to an El Reno bride was a $500,- 000 mansion on Rock Island. It Is reassuring to hear that the other munificent gifts will enable the happy couple to live In It. THE WEATHER. Forecast—Fair and warm- er If not colder. Cloudy. This record Is kept by Johan Vonvonblltzensllpen- hlzer. director of the U. S. weather station at El Reno. Okla. TO W ED TITLE. Former El Reno Girl to Be- come a llaront'NN. Chicago. May 2.—It Is re- ported that Miss Mignon Car- ter. Chicago’s popular so- ciety queen. Is soon to wed Rudolph Mlchalivo Swalza- villwiskl, Baron of Strasse- berriski, Poland. After a brief wedding tour. the couple will make their home with the parents of the bride at 714 South Miles avenue. El Reno. Okla. Miss French in New Role. Lou French, better known to El Reno society as Miss Louise Hatchett, was over- whelmed with the applause of New York’s four hundred at the Metropolitan last night, in her new role as Hen Pheasant In the Ameri- canized version of the Fren.h play. Chanticleers.” I.eetlire nt Library. Miss Helen Empey will give a lecture tonight in the Library auditorium on Dis- cipline in Our Schools. Miss Empey Is touring the principal cities of the south, and her ability as a lecturer is well known. Call and See Me. I guarantee to extract teeth with pain. Bridge works (Iron and wood) a specialty. Teeth filled, pockets emp- tied. Iron, gold or silver crowns placed on or near the tooth. Work sure to cause you annoyance. WILLIAM MOHR. Dentist. Miss Sallie Green was to have spent the day in Pied- mont yesterday, but she for- got to have It put In THE MIRROR, so she did not go. Miss Caroline Lypplneut says this Is positively the last time she will change her waist line. Mother cannot llare up and leave like the hired girl. TUB MIRROR Entered at PostofTIce at El Reno. Okla.. ax second class matter. Published by Till-'. MIRROR 1 1 IIUSIIIMi COMPANY A. II. DUNCAN, President M. II. PRATT.. Vice Pres. C. M. FLOOD, Treasurer L. N. F1TZ. Secretary The Mirror Is the Official City and County Paper. DAILY EDITION One Year___________$10.00 Six Months__________ 5.00 Three Months________ 2.50 One Month____________ .So One Week_________ __ .20 WEEKLY EDITION One Year_____________$100 Six Months__________ 1.25 Three Months_________ .75 THE STOIOI CENTER IN EL RENO. As a storm center of finance El Reno ought just now to attract the world's attention. The speculation in rubber at this capital nas gone to lengths which re- call the madness of the Mississippi Bubble in Paris nearly two centuries ago. With the raw product bring- ing $3 a pound, prices have reached a point never before touched. In answer to the Increased demand in auto- mobiles and other vehicles, the production of rubber has reached to enormous propor- tions, while the present and recent abnormally high prices tend also to send the output up. Twenty years ago the world’s attention began to be attracted to the wild-cat financiering which was be- ing carried on under the auspices of the El Reno Commercial Club, and now we have far more gold than any other city In the world. • • • • It uber necking Profitable. At the above price of rub- ber ($3 per lb.) It Is bet- ter to part with one's neck than to keep it. El Reno was always quick to take opportunities. A fellow does not have over two or three real friends In a life time. Once in a while you meet one who is nice and clever, but he generally turns out to be an agent for something. The editor received a let- ter from Enid saying that there was an Uncle Tom's Cabin” troupe there last week and that the dogs were good, but that they had poor support A couple of strangers were here this week talking up a canning factory. One was dressed like a Republican and the other looked as if he was In ordinary circum- stances too. ---------4-------- It Is all right to be close mouthed and cool headed If you can be that way with out looking stupid. •--------4-------- The Democratic party is going to give us a pretty good tomato crop after all. All things come to him who waits—if he knows where to wait. If prosperity will Just re- turn no questions will be asked. It will soon be time for Christmas Jewelry to turn green. --------4-------- Miss Susie Stone has re- nounced the world with all Its vanities and will take the veil. 101 Ranch has a rival at last. Clarmont the Texas home of Lasso Bill, world famed cowboy, holds the place of honor. Though not as large in area as 101 it Is the most up-to-date horse and cattle ranch in the west. Clarmont received its name from the wife of the owner who was formerly Miss Clarice Clymer of El Reno. Okla. Miss Alta Breuer has fit- ted up a studio at 110 South Rock Island avenue, and Is ready to receive pupils in elecution. Miss Breuer has resided here since girlhood, and her large circle of friends will be glad of the opportunity to take lessons of her. Miss Marian Blake is writ- ing a series of love stories entitled. Gone and Also Forgotten. She intends to supplement these with an article styled. Hints to Old Maids. False teeth are all right in their place. Men get old before they know it. but women do not. MAMR SHAW Hats bleached, dyed, re- trimed and ruined. Bent hat pins and love affairs straightened. HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL PUBLISHED BY JUNIOR CLASS E. H. S. 100O PAGES PHOTO-COLOROGRAPH MOROCCO COVERS ILLUSTRATIONS Don t fait to Ret one as it contains full-page portraits of all the members of the — Faculty + $2.00 PER COPY Let the Players do their Best A nd the Rooters do the Rest AII for the glory of H. IL S. Basket Ball The basket ball season opened in El Reno High School with a much brighter prospect than that which confronted the foot ball team. A meet- ing was held and after electing Emerson Montgomery manager and Boyd Bunch captain a team was organized. A few weeks of practice and the season opened. After several games were played the team found its self minus Mr. Bunch the mighty center. Ben Wewerka was chosen to fill. the vacancy as captain and, a man of some ability, equaled Bunch on the team and made it as formidable as ever. This was the best basket ball team that El Reno High School has had for several years. The season was fairly suc- cessful, closing with a percentage of .500. The boys feel that they owe a great deal of their systematic playing to their uniforms. These were g'vcn by the merchants and the boys are very thankful for this kindly suppoit. The schedule is as follows: December 8 — Kingfisher High School-------IT El Reno High School----------48 December 2 � — Shawnee High School El Reno High School 18 28 Oh you El Reno! Did you Ever get Beat? January 4 — South Western Normal El Reno High School- January 28 — Enid High School---- El Reno High School- January 29 — Christian University. Enid-- El Reno High School--------- February 4 — Norman High School---------- El Reno High School--------- —C. P. E. II. S. Football of 1909 School opened in September, 1909 with a poor prospect for a foot ball team on account of the lack of husky or experienced boys. Another draw back was the lack of grounds for practice. In spite of this a meeting was called on the second Monday of school and a foot ball team was organized with Ben Wewerka as manager and George Shepard as captain. Practice was begun at once. There was a great deal of enthusiasm shown at first among the boys but as the pract'cc became rougher two or three of the team decided that foot ball life was too strenuous and dropped out. After four weeks practice under Coach Balenti the season opene 1 on the local gridiron. It was not a howling success neither was ;t a failuie as you will see by the following schedule and results: OCTOBER 16— Kingfisher High School_____________________________ 6 El Reno High School-_________________________ 5 OCTOBER 23 — Anadarko High School______________________________23 El Reno High School___________________________ 0 OCTOBER 30 — Chiokasha High School_____________________________66 El Reno High School_________________________ 0 NOVEMBER 6 — Shawnee High School-------------------------18 El Reno High School________________________ ?• NOVEMBER 25 — Kingfisher High School____________________________ 6 El Reno High School-......................... 11 It was a happy bunch of youngsters that came in from th:s game with the scalp of Kingfisher High School knowing that they had en:’ed the season well at least. —C. P. TWO OF 01 11 FAMOUS FOOT BALI. BOYS OF 10 Statistics of the Faculty Namr Alins llnll From Clime to Kl Reno Ambition Favorite Expression Prof. C. H. Thuermc r Fesser The land of the Hooslc rs To make a con- quest of Miss McLean's heart To trisect an arc Hot off the bat Miss May Overstreet Cherry’s Sweetheart AmonR the Sunflowers To be with the rest of the pretty girls Talk to Socrates Oh! Mercy Me! Mrs. L Alllne Mulloy Hot Tomalas Among the Moonshiners” On business To make her pupils sit up straight If you don't be- have I’ll repo’t you to the office Miss Viola E. Hayner Hayner Rand of Immigrants To take even- ing walks and Sunday rides To be leading lady with “The Bogie Man” See! See! Miss Katherine Barbour Too numerous to mention Norm ’ n To get out of the Asylum To Hunk all the Fresh les Any one with a thlmblefull of sense could learn this Miss Roxy Calvert Sweet little Sis Mlsc ry To mark down To work up a pet Case Now folks A FAIR QUESTION FOR SPRING EXAMS. Correspondents Honorable Editors: Enclosed find some of my purely original poetry. Kindly use your influence in getting it into the Annual I want every word just as I have it with no meanings changed. ALBERT EMERSON DE LA MONT. Dear Editors: I wish to offer my services if you need any one to pose for Annual models. MARIE F. To the Editors of the E. H. S. Annual: I refuse to have anything to do with the Annual. DON ALLISON (Freshman) Editors Annual: Kindly mention De To u res’ Rouge in the Annual ads. I am a cheerful witness to its value. Very sincerly. CASK WILSON. An Up-to-Date Library A Friend of Caesar______ Alice of Old Vincennes___ The Walking Delegate____ The Bachelor___________ The Conqueror____________ Mr. Dooley_______________ Two Little Con federates __ A Yankee From the West- - Black Beauty_____________ Wee Willie Winkie________ Peck’s Bad Boy___________ The Hoosier Schoolmaster The Man of the Hour______ The Man on the Box_______ Vera, the Medium_________ Inez_____________________ Vanity Fair______________ ____________________Louise Gerrer. ____________________Alice Hepburn. ____________________Anna Libby. ____________________Floyd Leach ____________________Case Wilson ______________________Earl Lacy. Warren Gilbert and Fess Westfall ____________________Oscar Swanke ________________Bennie Wewerka. ____________________Willie Mohr. _______________Charles Penwrighc. _________________Prof. Thuermer. _____________Emerson Montgomery. ____________________Chas. Lucas. __________________Vera Richards. ______________________Inez Butts. _____________________Marie Ford. Calendar SEPTEMBER — 13. The school bell calls the truants back to work. Every one starts in with a will, being refreshed after a delightful vacation. 20. Miss Overstreet forms the habit of going to the Presbyterian church for her Monday morning breakfasts. 22. The Freshman president and several of his classmates celebrated their advent into E. H. S. by donning long trousers. OCTOBER — 1. The will to work begins to weaken. 2. (leorge S. gets his hair cut. 8. The boys in History acquire elastic necks, from gazing after the brilliant- hued coat of the latest arrival from Oklahoma City. 27. Rev. Peterson of Topeka speaks in chapel. 29. Seniors have a party at the home of Miss Helen Empey. 30. A hayrack conveys the Freshmen and Sophomores to the home of Miss Edith Allen, where they indulge in an old-fashioned Halloween party. NOVEMBER — 6. The home of Miss Julia Howell is the scene of a very gay masquerade party, composed of the members of the Commercial class. But sad to tell, the refreshments very mysteriously disappeared. 22. Miss Lillian Phelps, W. C. T. U. lecturer, addressed the students at Chapel period. DECEMBER — 1. Rev. Overstreet gives a talk to E. H. S. 10. A number of students from all classes assembled and organized the Anotcron Literary Society. 22. School closes for Christmas vacation. JANUARY - 3. Vacation is over and E. H. S. resumes its daily routine. 18. But peace is suddenly broken by the week of Judgment, after which, for some unexplained reason, things don’t run along as smoothly, a number of conflicts suddenly appear, and some have their seats changed, while others do not. 25. Mr. Ross visits school. 26. Eighth grade chorus render “ The Bugle Song ” in Chapel. FEBRUARY — 6. ” The Star ” first announces his astronomical value. 7. Miss Anna Libby, a very charitable young lady, puts her musical ability at the mercy of the “ Grand Squawker.” The various classes have their pictures taken. 7. Rev. Maddox speaks to the students. Athenaeum Club entertains the Senior girls at the home of Mrs. Taylor. 8. All candidates for graduation call on Prof. 9. Indians visit school, however they are very peaceful. 14. Dr. Moody, president of Kingfisher College speaks in Chapel. 14. Geometry class enjoys three visitors — “Big Brother’’ his chum, and Prof. Howell. MARCH — 4. 23. 31. 31. APRIL - 1. 4. MAY -1-31 Kathleen creates a new style. Dr. Hatchett addresses the students, and primary children sing. Miss Phelps speaks in Chapel. Misses Dale and Chase visit the History class. Miss Barbour “ gets so mad she doesn't know what to do.” Charlie positively can not attend a meeting of the staff. A girl in red and black appears to be the reason. “ The Star ” begins to twinkle. ” April Fool ” — no one cuts. A very appropriate program is rendered by the Anoteron Literary Society in Chapel. The classes in Virgil and Cicero complete their work. ” The Star” shining brightly (?). Seniors working hard on their play. The Juniors working just as hard on the Annual. Every one trying to rush, no one really doing much of anything Too much spring fever. Forecast Halley’s comet will burst forth in splendor and hide the luster of “ THE STAR ” in all his classes. On the 23rd, another dreadful week of doom will be experienced by the members of the High School, but this will be overshadowed by the gayety of the Commencement play and exercises. An Article (The following article was taken from the Oklahoma Free Press.) A terrible plague is now rampant among the inhabitants of North America, Europe and nearly all civilized countries. It is in the form of a woolly creature, which is particularly attached to the women, and nearly every woman is bored by what she terms a terrible nuisance. The dic- tionary definition of this abominable thing is: “A species of the genus mus, a small quadruped, which infests houses, ships and stores.” But in late years the pest has not only been found on the counters of stores, but has elevated itself to the upper story, and become imbeded in the soft covering of a woman's hair. The creatures are very dangerous and have frequently imparted loathsome diseases to the victim of their charms. For this reason, it is thought that they may be done away with and the women may again rest in peace. —Elma Wheatley. Editor’s Note : — 0 rats ! Loud Socks Within the last few years, the wearing of loud socks has become one of the great fads of the American people. A few years ago we wovl1 have gazed in astonishment at a person on the streets wearing a pa r of blue or green socks but now one can not look about without noticing a variety of loud colored socks ranging from dots and checks to stripes in all colors of the rain bow. While (perhaps) not all of us notice it, th's style has been adopted by the women and girls also. Don’t question the truth of th:s but take it for granted that the ladies you see wearing a neat pa r of ox blood oxfords are wearing hose of the same color. I have even not'ced bovs wearing a different colored sock on each foot. The question is “ Which looks best the loud socks or the black?” It is certain the colored hosiery is pretty if not carried to the extreme but the black silk hose look good to me. —C. P. E. H. S. Primer A ANNUAL, botheration of the Juniors. B BACHELOR, what the feminine portion of the Faculty is looking for. C CHEATS, of which there are few in E. H. S. D DUNCES, inhabitants of the Oklahoma universities (Waarren G.) E EL RENO, the home of Central High. F FLUNK, a dull, sickening thud caused by an absent steed. G GREAT, what we all expect to be. H HOWELL, a queer creature, expecting perfection in Annual English. I INNOCENCE, abroad in E. H. S. J JUNIOR, latest book out. Big success of the season. K KNOCKERS, big drawback to the school. L LATIN, court language of E. H. S. M MONEY, chief lack to the Annual fund. N NONSENSE, what the Annual is made of. O OWLS, which we imitate in wisdom. P PRINCIPLES, of Geometry which the Juniors do not know, (according to Thuermer). Q QUIZ, what the teachers delight to do. R RATS, a favorite expression. S SMILE, the password to E. H. S. T TATTLERS, detested by all. U UNITY, Miss Overstreet’s hobby. V VACANT, the condition of the Freshman’s mind. W WARBLERS, what E. H. S. chorus consists of. X Unknown quantity. Y YOUNG, what the faculty was. U ZERO, a hideous mark in the grade book. Parody on the Dagger Scene in Macbeth Is this a Geometry which I see before me. Its back toward my hand? Go, get the hence! you go and yet I see thee Art thou net, fatal vision, sensible To feeling as to sight? or art thou but a poison to the mind, a horrid trouble Proceeding from a stern teacher’s command? I see thee yet, in form as palpable As that which I would burn. You are meant to be studied. Yet you are not worth it. My eyes are made the fool of the other senses Or else worth all the rest. I see thee still And on thy pages props and originals Which are yet unlearned. They are not worth it. It is the stern pedagogues command which causes this worry. Thus to my brain. Now over half the world sleeps. and while I rack my brain he must be a deep and curtained sleep. Now study celebrate My peer brain’s offering. The dawn comes on with ravishing strides Yet I must study on. Thou hard and hateful books See'st thou not my looks upon thee, for I both Despise thee and would be rid of thee And I will! While you remain here I must study. So here into the fire I cast thee, even tho’ it means a new one. The midnight whistle blows, pray not, for it is a knell. Which summons thou to Heaven or Hell Fare the well. Geometry, for an offering to Moloch You must go. -Exchange. The editor may scratch his pen Till the ends of his fingers are sore. But some one will surely say with a grin. Rats; how stale! I’ve heard that before. L. P.—I didn't just catch your meaning. Prof. T.—I’m afraid your not a very good catcher. STANI AIII) gr T. TI() S. Socks should be seen and not hoard. Never miss a kiss if you have to kiss amiss. A lie in time saves nine.” When there is a will, there is a lawsuit.” Many are called, but few get up. Lies have no feet, hence we have to stand for them.” All is well that ends swell.” (The way in which a Latin sentence was punctuated.) Caesar entered on his head, his helmet on his feet, armed sandals on his brow, there was a cloud in his right hand, his faithful sword in his eye, an angry glare saying nothing he sat down.” Prof. T.— Mayme don’t be in such a hurry, a man died in a hurry once.” Thuermer—“Let’s hear more silence.” Miss Overstreet— What is the rest of that quotation beginning: ’Truth is mighty----?’ ” Student— Scare, 1 reckon.” Mignon (at parting)— Prof. I am indebted to you for all I know.” Prof. T.— (pleasantly)— Don’t mention such a trifle.” Miss B.— Who originated the first geometry proposition?” H. H.—“Noah. Miss B.—“How’s that? H. H,—i-“Didn’t he build an ark B. C.?” The Junior Knglish class were busy reading Paradise Lost; and now ” said Miss Overstreet. “ Beezlebub enters.” The door slowly swung ajar and in stalked the huge form of Prof. Thuermer. Who is that boy I see absent in the seat ahead of me.”— Thuermer. What do you consider the greatest achievement of the Romans?” Talking Latin.” Pardon me, sir,” began the peddler of supplies, but may I ask what is the style of your typewriter?” Right up-to-date,” replied the business man, enthusiastically. Bibow sleeves, lace insertion, shirt waist and all that sort of thing.” Miss Overstreet— Warren where is your gum? Warren— In my mouth.” Miss Overstreet—“Well, I told you to take it out.” Then resuming ihe topic in English, said: Anna, you may have it.” Young Woman (adoringly)—“It must be awfully nice to be wise and know— oh—everything. ” E. H. S. Senior—“It is.” A Knight of the Table Round:—Walking through the spacious halls of the Castle of Learning, were two ladies fair of the Class of 1910. Suddenly they were alarmed by a loud smacking. Being unattended they huddled together in great terror. Again they heard the weird and yet melodious sound and turning in the direction of an inner vestibule, where hung the coat of arms, to their amazement, they spied two large flat obstacles with pipe-like handles and another dark object which peculiarly resembled a woman’s skirts. Then a voice, soft and low, whispered, Oh Cholly, do stop, some one is coming,” and then with a flash the ladies fair understood all, some knight had found his lady love and started on the conquest. Three cheers for the conquerer. And they all lived happily ever after. Miss H.— I wish you a merry Xmas and hope you will know more when you come back.” Pupils with one accord—“Same to you. ’ “Speaking of fertile soil, I once knew a man who sowed watermelon seeds and the vines grew so fast that they wore out the melons dragging them around.”— Crescent. First Sten.—How do you like you. new place? ' Second Sten.— Fine! Have a regular snap. I w'ork for a man who stutters!” Lives of foot ball men remind us That they write their names in blood And departing leave behind them. Half their faces in the mud. The favorite maxim of the Seniors— “It’s great to be crazy.” If Miss Barbour would only remember that “fools rush in w nere angels fear to tread,” she would know why so many of us remain seated during Geometry 1. Miss O. (in English)—“Charles what was the conclusion of Huxley’s life?” Charles P.— His death.” Alumni 181)7. Mrs. Anra Hughes-Bastin, Oklahoma City. Mrs. Stella Dixon-Rouchelle. Miss Ina Gainer, Oklahoma City. Mrs. Mabel Jensen-Humphrey, Chick- asha. 181)8. Mr. Will Brown, El Reno. Mr. Jesse Johnson. El Reno. Mrs. Fantine Samuels-Paxton. Normaii. Mr. Lloyd Kelley, U. S. Army. 181)1). John Rice, El Reno. Mr. Elby Wagoner, Berkley, Cal. Mrs. Blanche Fryberger-Fogg, El Reno. Miss Lena Grossman. Mrs. Mae Carmichael-Vogel, El Reno. 1000. Mr. Myron Humphrey, Chickasha. Mr. Albert Menger, Alamogordo, N. M. Miss Grace Sanford. Fay, Okla. 11)01. Mrs. Ora Smith-Devers, El Reno. Mrs. Gertrude Smith-Cornelious. Mrs. Adah Montgomery-Gillette. Nash- ville, tenn. Miss Leona Rugg. 1002. Mrs. Rossie Wagner-Kengel, El R :io. Mrs. Bessie Palmer-Buse, El Reno. Mrs. Mabel Jackson. Mrs. Etta Welsh-House, El Reno. Mr. Edward Gelder, El Reno. Miss Lucile Sitler, Oklahoma City. Mr. James Conville, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Tracy Brown, El Reno. Miss Bessie Parker, El Reno. 1003. Miss Nellie Crockett, Wyoming. Mr. Howard Crockett. El Reno. Miss Matilda Hoffman, Fort Smith. Ark. 11)04. Mr. Charles Hampton, Oklahoma City. Mr. Claude Pitts, El Reno. Mr. Fred Hoffman, Fort Smith. Ark. 1005. Mr. William Benz, Hinton. Mr. William Prince, Enid, Okla. Miss Helen Brown, Boulder, Colo. Mrs. Ruby Morris-Brown, Enid, Okla. Mr. Carl Rhode, Ann Arbor, Mich. Miss Addie Ryan, El Reno. Mr. Harry Jensen, El Reno. 11)0«. Mrs. Lucile Talbot-Ohnsman, El Reno. Mr. Barney Stewart, Oklahoma City. Miss Pearl Morris, Oklahoma City. Mr. William Schein, itichland, Okla. Mr. Harry Boutain, Stillwater, Okla. Miss Vina Hardy. El Reno. 1007. 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 McCaflferty, El Reno. Miss Della Roberts. El Reno. Miss EfTie Dowell. El Reno. Mr. Marcus Truitt, El Reno. Miss Iola Hicks, El Reno. 1008. Miss Florence LaBryer, El Reno. Mr. Gilbert Tompkins, El Reno. Miss Edith Clark, El Reno. Miss Blanche Pyle, El Reno. Mr. Simon Tannebaum, El Reno. Miss Jessie Waring, El Reno. Miss Mina Jensen, El Reno. Miss Margaret Fitzgerald. El Reno. Miss Opal Kelly, El Reno. Miss Lura Cook, El Reno. Miss Zita Montgomery, El Reno. Mrs. Ellen LaBryer-Stewart, Oklahoma City. Alumni (Continued) 1908 (Continued) Miss Garland Leigh, El Reno. Miss Mabel Stephens, El Reno. Miss Josie Krall, Hydro. Okla. Mr. Archie Hanks, El Reno. Miss Ethel McCafferty, El Reno. Miss Zoa Hunt, El Reno. 1909. Ethel Dowell. Joe Shull. Maude Peters. Milfred McCreight. Emily Wewerka. Stella Bunch. Clara McCreight. Vera Streeter. Bea Mount. Boyd Bunch. Matilda Breuer. Helena Mutter. Wanna Kintzley. Mildred Scott. Dan Gallagher. Kesolved that we, the students of the Kl He no High School, will patronize the inerehants who advertise in “ The Junior. H. T. SMITH, President OTTO A. SHUTTEE, Vice President w. T. MALONE, Assistant Cashier DAYTON MUNSELL, Ass’t Cashier CHARLES L. ENGLE, Cashier 5985 Citizens National Bank El Reno, Oklahoma Capital $50,000 Surplus and Profits $35,000 Deposits $700,000 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY — Directors: ======== H. T. SMITH J. T. ALLISON HENRY SCHAFER C. O. BLAKE C. L. ENGLE HENRY LASSEN OTTO A. SHUTTEE Don t Forget The Globe Store The City Drugstore When in need of Attend our Ladies9 Skirt Sale School Supplies Tablets Attend our Ladies9 Waist Sale and all the Best Things in Drugs and Sundries The only Ladies’ Dry Goods Store in El Reno R. G. HUNTINGTON El Reno, Oklahoma 3 Doors South of Postoffice Hensleys Printery Printers and Designers of High-Class Commercial, Society, Book and Catalogue Printing Doer of Clever Thing with Ink on Paper 103 North Bickford Avenue El Reno, Oklahoma The “Junior” is one of our Productions We mite s pe cialty of i 11 ustratincj College. University andHighSchool ANNUALS DESIGNERS ILLUSTRATO HALFTONE I and PHOTO- ZINC etcher! S. E. COINtfc JIVENTH Ad CINTIAI STS.. KANSAS CITY. Mo. C. R. MILLER. President C. M. STANDARD. Vice-President EARL BEEBE. Cashier EARL G. MORRIS. Asst. Cashier The Commercial Bank El Reno, Oklahoma Solicits New Business, Large or Small, Giving to Small Accounts the Same Care and Appreciation Bestowed Upon Larger Ones Our Deposits are Guaranteed by Depositors Guarantee Fund of the State of Oklahoma MONEY To Loan ON FARMS The Red Cross At reasonable rates and without de- lay. We make examinations and Pay Out Promptly. Money ready as soon as Abstract is furnished and title approved. If you are in need of a loan or have a mortgage to sell Come and see Us Pharmacy DRUGS Also a Choice Line of Conservative Investment Toilet Articles, Perfumes and Sundries Company Farm Loan Headquarters Prescriptions a Specialty 111 N. Bickford Ave. Opposite Masonic Temple El Reno, Oklahoma V. A. MORSE, Mgr. El Reno, Oklahoma El Reno’s well-dressed Ladies buy their snappy made Dresses and Mill- inery at the “Store with the Goods” Thats Frybergers A Satisfied Customer Our Best Advertisement Our constant aim has been to make ever user of gas a satisfied patron, thereby insur- ing their recommending gas to non-users. If you honestly be- lieve that you are paying for more than you are actually getting, we would be glad in- deed to hear your complaint. There is no way that your friend can remedy the trouble —tell us, we can; and will be glad of the opportunity. There are many ways of se- curing greater results with less consumption of gas than you are probably aware of. Our representative will gladly assist you, and such assistance will not obligate you in any way. A ’phone request will bring him to your home. | PHONE 400 1 — El Reno------------ Gas Electric Co. 104 South Bickford L. G. Hickman Everything Musical l-ocal representative of the leading factories Pianos, Talking Machines, Mandolins, Violins, Organs Guitars, Music Boxes, Ac- cordcons, Banjos. We solicit your orders and guarantee Genuine Musical Quality and Lowest Prices i. T. AI.I.ISON. President and General Manager Townsend Grocery Company Wholesale and Retail Croccrs Cash Grocery The Cheapest Place in Town Rock Island Avenue El Reno, Oklahoma El Reno’s Leading Garment Store Ladies ready-to-wear Garments is one of our strongest lines. We study the style ques- tion critically; we carry the largest stocks; we have the most spacious show room— therefore we are in a position to serve you more satisfactorily than any store in El Reno. Kelso Dry Goods Company LI Reno s Leading Dry Goods Store Office Phone Res. Phone 750 379 T. F. CLIFFORD Dentist 1 V4 South Rock Island Ave. Streeter Jacobi The Leading Seed Store in El Reno Phone 540 102 N. Rock Island Avenue Copyright Hart ikhiifncr Mar The Store on Rock Island Ave. EL RENO Marks-Higgins Company The Home of Good Clothes for Young Men and Boys The El Reno Mercantile Go. The Store Where Quality reigns supreme. Not how cheap hut how good merchandise can we give our customers for their money, has always been our desire. We desire Your patronage. 106 - 108 SOUTH BICKFORD AVENUE Buy your Toilet Preparations Geo. H. Rainouard Meacham’s Staple and Fancy Pharmacy GROCERIES And get one of those lovely Pearl Grey or Snow White Chamois Skins. Mr. Mea- cham is giving one to each of his lady customers who buys Toilet Preparations this week. Phones 183 and 216 This is a very pleasant place to shop First National Bank Bldg. El Reno, Oklahoma When in Need of Anything in HARDWARE Don't forget G. R. MILLER’S STORE 201 South Rock Island lit Reno, Oklahoma Education in CLOTHING Along the lines of advancement, in all lines we desire to speak par- ticularly of the big advances made in the past few years in the Making of Men's Fine Clothes-Ready-to- Wear. It is only a few years since, when we were forced to go to the mer- chant tailor to get a decent fit in an up-to-date pattern. Now a great many manufacturers of the ready- to-wear clothes are putting their wits together, trying to outdo each other in producing a garment, absolutely ready to put on and wear, that will in every particular be an equal of the finest merchant tailor’s product. THIS HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISH- ED BY THE FAMOUS Hirsh - Wickwire Company We are their exclusive agents in this city and invite you to see their finished article, in all the latest pat- terns and made up in the new models of the season. We are an exclusive Men's Shop, and cater to the best trade in our line, we try to be courteous to all and make good any of the mistakes which we may make. We Keep Your Suits Pressed Free If You Buy Them of Us. We have the finest line of SHOES, FURNISHINGS, HATS “ Learn the Way ” Beckton Davidson 213 S. Bickford Ave. El Reno, Oklahoma Gerrer’s nM] We help the Doctor to 55 Bakery help You Ko-Malt woyB The New Bread ft Contains double the Neutricious You run no risk when Qualities of any other Bread you take your Prescriptions to Our Own Make of Ice Cream and Candy HOWARD Have no Equal Drug Company Cierrer’s 214 S. Rock Island Pure Drug Druggists The Place to get the Best Tailor-Made Suits Up-to-Date Furnishings, Hats and Stacy Adams Shoes Our Stock the Largest in Oklahoma Bonebrake Compton Company Millinery The Most Up-to-Date Line in El Reno Something New All the Time WELDON Dry Goods Co. Opposite Postoffice 12th Annual Statement ====== of the— - — — El Reno Mutual Fire Insurance Company Gash Notes All Others ASSETS . $ 3,299.90 . 39,828.44 . 5,427.31 o . Surplus Total $48,555.65 LIABILITIES Losses . $ 2,200.00 Reinsurance reserve 17,189.96 All others . 7,363.61 . 21,802.08 Total . $48,555.65 SURPLUS As Regards Policy Holders $38,992.04 Combined Insurance in Force December 31, 1909 $5,105,463.00 Losses Paid in 1909 $15,594.00 Total Losses Paid Since Organi- zation of the Company $219,748.30 $1,158,991.00 Organized in 1897 Combined Insurance Written in 1909 PROTECTION AT'COST Sec the Demonstration of This Wonder-Worker in Home Finishing [•HU The transformation that the Chi-Name! Graining process makes on scarred and battered floors, tables, chairs, weather-stained porch furniture, etc., is little short of marvelous. The simplicity and economy of this new process, places within reach of every- one the means for practial improvement in the beauty and tone of all home furnishings and woodwork. Let us show you, by actual demonstration, the difference between Chi-Namel and other ’ finishes”—prove its great superiority. Let us show you how, with the Chi-Namel process, any woman, however inexperienced, can give her floors a natural hardwood surface, can finish furniture, frames, etc., in any of the popular mission or antique tones. In fact, how Chi-Namel brings new floors, new furniture and new woodwork. No carpenters' bills, no labor expense—just the famous Chi-Namel Outfit—and the result will be an clastic, durable finish that will resist heel prints, won’t show hard usage, won’t whiten or crack. Don’t Miaa the Free Demonatration. All Colors-Made by The OHIO VARNISH CO., Cleveland, Ohio. We will have a Lady Demonstrator here Friday arid Saturday, May 27-28 and will he Glad to have You Call and see Iler Tinkelpaugh-Perry Co.