Fort Scott High School - Yearbook (Fort Scott, KS)

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24 THE CRIMSON be found when it came time for the eats. After a long search he was found playing Basket Ball with some of the present High School students and keep- ing up his former reputation. Since he has been living a quiet life on the farm for sometime We cannot blame him for grasping this opportunity of showing others how to play. At last We all felt that for old folks, such as we were growing o be, We had had quite enough revelry for one day, but not a member was willing to depart until he had sung the 'lCrimson. ln this we were lead by our famous trium- virate of singers, Marie Wood, Pauline Ireland, and Golda Cline. After such a reunion who can doubt the words of the history, which say, as a final ending, they lived happy ever after. -Ruth Hunker 'I3. When you embrace a damsel shy, It seems a sin, To get all lacerated by A. pesky pin. ' They walked among the shredded wheat When grapenuts were in season. He asked her Why she seemed so sweet. She answered, There's a reason. ln the pleasantesft, frien-dliest styles, She smiles and smiles and smiles. Theres always good cheer, When he is near. She's a rival for Billykin's VViles. Miss' S.- How are the streets of Dublin lighted? Ruth D.- By lamp posts. Mr. L.-'llf you folks ever happen to run across a half-dollar and a feather, just try this experimentf' Miss S.-4 Children are little sav- ages. A I FINAL BEQUESTS. Be it hereby known to all whom it may concern, that we, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen Cl9l3j of the Fort Scott High School, do bequeath to the individual members, and the general welfare of the School, various and diverse qualities, which have followed and distinguished the aforesaid class during its short time in school. Thoroughly, do we realize that, we have only crossed the Rubi- con and the unconquered domain lies before us, yet, we are mindful of our debt to our lower classmen for their many favors and above all their admir- ation and respect. Following appear the cherished char- acters and characteristics which are the subjects of this document: Damon Webber bequeaths his length an dvast perception to Zaccheus Wells. Frank Canaday wills to Walter Coat- ney his quiet and unassuming ways along with his soldierly carriage. Ruth Hunker and Josephine Bertch trustfully, but temporarily, leave their Sophomore Knights to the Sophomore Lassies. Lloyd Benning, being possessed of a philanthropic nature, wills his La Fol- lette ability to hold the floor for twelve hours to Lewisijohnson. Gladys Carpenter leaves her winning smiles, vivacious and convivial manner and impertinent remarks to Mr. Lovan. Aline Bergstresser wills her genuine dimples and obstreperous disposition to some fair Freshmen lassie. Merle-Speakman leaves a trail of geniality et al, leaving for himself only his ambition of being city attorney of Marmaton. Harry lVlcKimmey, whose sobriquet is Flopl' bequeaths his kittenish playful- ness to some robust hall-Wrestling Freshman, along with his vast knowl-

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THE CRIMSON 23 ing Freshmen boys, or perhaps I should say, boy. Enoch McCorkle, captain of the best militia in the United States, has kindly consented, for the sake of the class, to render aid in case of insurrec- tion. Fred Newcomb is now residing by Stratford-on-Avon, still awaiting the in- spiration he had spoken of in his Senior days. He evidently must expect it to come sailing in, rather than by parcels post, as he had once thought. Damon Webber, through his skill in manual training, has constructed a unique re- ceptacle in which the inspiration is to be kept. Albert Piotrowski was unable to be present at the reunion, since he has re- cently become Caruso's successor in the world of song. There is one consola- tion, however, we all had the privilege of hearing him, by means of the Vic- trola, sing Dreaming of You. The Words are by Dan McElvaine and music by Agnes Hawthorne, a lady of musical fame. I had always supposed Albert would go in search of those big bears he had found in Africa, but had forgot- ten to bring back. This supposition was indeed faulty. As for Dan we see his mind needs no spur to make it run in the same channel. The names of Edna Harris and Helen Tait have come to be associated with Hood 81 Hartman's chemical so- lution, which exceeds Swift's Pride or Dutch Cleanser in its cleaning and scouring qualities. Edna and Helen have demonstrated this by applying it to the entire surface of the earth. The two pictures of that sphere before and after are proof enough of its good qualities. Our scientist, Merle Speak- man, recently proved that soon Mars, Jupiter and other planets would be at- tracted by the earth's luminous appear- ance, and hence would send delegates here to see if there were a reason. Det- lef and Ralph felt sure that the earth would say, I owe it all to the Hart- man and Hoodls Discovery, and now they are busy preparing a large enough supply for the other planets. But to go on to other members of the class, I suppose you have all heard that Frank Canaday is the ideal for all aspiring athletes. I am told that he is somewhat of an acrobat also, being able to stoop down and yet maintain his erect posture. Lloyd Benning is now Minister to all foreign countries. A hint of the tragic is connected with this. lt seems, while abroad, he fell desperately in love with a marvelous something which he thought to be a beautiful lady, but which in reality proved to be only a statute. As yet he has not been able to find his ideal. John Crain, Fort Scott's prominent citizen, is busy getting signers for a pe- tition which favors the erection of a new High School. Remembering our struggle, we sympathized with him, but soon learned he was not alone in the good cause, as several of the girls, who in our days made up the Junior and Sophomore Classes, volunteered to aid him. When We heard of this move- ment, it was unanimously agreed that we have another reunion upon the comple- tion of the new High School. Damon then thoughtfully remarked that it would be unnecessary, for once, for the girls to prepare a lunch, since we would all be toothless by that time. Oh! yes, have almost forgotten to mention the lunch, or rather the feast We had at our reunion. Gladys Carpenter was chief executor of this affair and most assuredly her practical experience in Domestic Science had not been in vain. Every boy present was moved to envy her victim. One extremely unusual event of the day was that Will Hammer could not

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THE CRIMSON 25 edge of Geometry-inherited from Pythagorus-to Prof. Williams. Bessie Nail ,who never smiles, but only laughs, leaves her all to follow him'l in the Collegiate Institute. Sophomores, you had best accept her winning characteristics. Fred Newcomb, for whose every word we listen in hunger, bequeaths his spontaneous wit and presidential chair of Pro and Con to John Crider. Dan McElvain leaves his diplomatic and faithful presidential ability to Mil- dred Rice-the Woman's Rights pres- ident of the Juniors. Agnes Hawthorne bequeaths her charming and winning musical ability to Alta Magner, and her love of jollity to a certain member of the Faculty. Will Hammer leaves his position as Basket Ball Captain to Stubby Charles. John Crain leaves his experience as ladies man to Mr. Smith, and his mu- sical talent to Jimmie Grifliths. Golda Cline wills her stage popular- ity-won in the Senior play-to Alice Snider. Ruth Cochrane wills her youthful literary talent and musical ambitions to the Freshman Class, and with sail in June, to London, to join the Suffra- gettes. Ruth Cory leaves her love for Bot- any to anyone who is determined to stay in town and not venture afield. Detlef Hartman wills his method of growing corn without labor to the ag- riculture classg also his initiative ability to the Sophomores, who, unfortunately have none. Beryl Dewey bequeaths her quietness and perception to the Freshmen, who have neither. Edith Bruner leaves to the Normal Students her knowledge of pedagogy, and to fully Cicero's memory many hours of patient devotion. Ruth Davis wills to coming genera- tions her envied records of receiving A+s. It is a worthy goal for any student. Helen Lesher bequeaths her atten- tiveness in class to Fickle Figit, and her perfect Hcovered tone to the Sound Scientist. Ralph Hood leaves his M. D. degree to the medical department, along with his studious nature to some under class girls who have nothing to do in after- noons and evenings. Albert Piotrowski leaves his popu- larity to James Griffiths, and his voice to the music department. Allie Ware leaves her knowledge of Domestic Science .to some other fair maid-Elizabeth Thomas-for a short time. Marie Wood bequeaths her pleasing voice to Ray Hobbs or Madame Melba. Helen Tait wills her powder rag to some dark Freshman. Ruth Higgins leaves her literature learning to the English Department, and her poetical and romantic ideas to an- other Shakespere or Wordsworth. Fred Parrish bequeaths his vehemence in debate and argumentative ability to Will Bright, but, keeping for himself his Shakespere, Golden Treasury and his plow. His executive ability, ac- quired while president of Pro and Con, he leaves to the Freshman President. His habit of laughing out in meetin' to Professor Devlin. Pauline Ireland wills her remedies for instant growth to Lowell Van Brunt. Also her sanctimonious disposition to Wilson Carver, and his place in the Or- chestra to three successors. Pauline Hodgson leaves her Basket Ball ability to Jeannette Parkinson, and her appreciation of a joke and manner of smiling to Colonel Roosevelt. Maude Leach wills her open frank- ness to anyone of a tendency to be calm