Grafton High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Grafton, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1909 volume:

alu' UiniukU't, 1UUU Editor-in-Chief, .... Harriet Schroeder Business Manager - Arthur Yates Assistant Editor - - - Ada White . T'i't Juanita Miller, Mary Cole, Chas. Sinsel, Helen Carroll, Associate Editors , Sallie Evans, Edwin Powell Drftiratiiin This volume, “THE BROOKLET M is dedicated to our beloved Principal, Morgan McClancy Brooks, whose untiring efforts in our behalf, and wise counsels have ever been a source of inspiration and help to our class. Singrajjhg MORGAN McCLANCV BROOKS was born July 23, 1873, at Selbvville, Upshur County. After leaving the country schools he entered the Glenville Normal School, where he graduated in 1895. Later, he studied languages at Wesleyan College of West Virginia, graduating from that institution in 1904. Mr. Brooks began teaching at the age of eighteen. He has taught in Gilmer, Braxton, Harrison and Preston counties. In 1904 he was elected principal and teacher of Latin in the Grafton High School. THE BOARD OF EDITORS AT WORK. (Uu' draftmt ffityh rlunil There are many people in Grafton who do not lealize that Grafton ha no High School building. The building used for high school purpose is inadequate for the needs of the pupils in the grammar school, leaving out of consideration the high school pupils. Ten years ago the number of pupils attending the Central Grammar school was so small that there was enough room in the grammar school building for the high school pupils, then numbering sixty. With the succeeding years the attendance on the grammar school has grown in proportion to the attendance on the high school, and instead of sixty pupils in the high school, and three teachers, there are now one hundred and forty pupils, and six teachers. The increase in pupils has caused an increased demand for room, so that the auditorium has been partitioned off into three class rooms, all unsanitary and crowded. Some of the rooms are lighted and ventilated by two windows, both on the same side of the room. The rooms on the third floor are so situated as to be veritable fire-traps. The stairway leading from the second to the third floor is very steep, narrow, and almost totally dark; making it necessary, in tire drills, to station some one on the landings to guard against accident. Since the new courses have been placed in the high school, it is necessary for the pupils at the expiration of every forty minutes, to change their class rooms. This change of classes always necessitates a trip up or down stairs, and this causes a loss of both time and energy. No one can really appreciate the inconvenience and danger unless he should come to this same building and follow us for one day. He will then say loudly, that all class rooms in a high school should be on one floor. In former years, there was only one course of study offered to high school pupils, and consequently, not much room was needed for libraries, reading rooms and labora- tories. Since that time this course has increased to three, English, Commercial and Preparatory, making the possibility ot necessary apparatus simplv out of the question. We are try ing to study science with a textbook and no apparatus, because we have no place to put it. We hear,often, remarks as to why High School pupils do not do more scientific work, the answer is simple: There is scarcely room to accommodate the pupils, and therefore, none for any appartus to work with. We are trying to study English under the same difficulty; we might get a library if we had room for it. The literary society, one of the most important and helpful exercises of the school, had to be discontinued, because there was no room large enough for all the pupils to assemble in. While we all know that athletics is used principally as a drawing card to High School, we also feel that it is the duty of a school to educate its pupils physically, as well as meniallv. W'e really have no pretence at a gymnasium. Before the third floor was cut up into small class rooms, the auditoruim was large enough for basket-ball practice; now we have nothing. Does Grafton, think you, realize that her future citizens are being sent to school in a place unfit for any purpose; that in just such measure as she has meted out to her High School pupils, it will in turn, be meted out to her? Although Grafton has a large debt, it she will give us our needs, we, as future citizens, will show her just how far our strength will reach, in liquidating any indebtedness incurred in our behalf. Right always wins, and we know that we will have a High School Building in the future, but—How long, O Graftonians—how long? Siograpluj THOMAS J. HUMPHREY was born at Cairo, Richie County, January 25, 1867. He moved to Meadland,Taylor County, in 1876. where he attended the country schools. Later he entered the Fairmont Normal, from which institution he graduated in 1887. After graduation he taught in the country schools for three years. He then served as principal of the Webster schools for two years; was principal of the West Grafton schools for three ye?rs; was principal at Philippi for three years. In 1899 he was made head of the Department of Mathematics in the Fairmont State Normal School, which position he held until 1901, when he accepted the princi-palship of the Fairmont High Scnool. In 1908 Mr. Humphrey was made superintendent of thEiGrafton City Schools, which position hetholris at the present time. Besides his school work, he has been County Superintendent of Taylor county for two years, and has been conducting county institutes since 1895. He is a member of the County Book Board, a member of the West Virginia Educational Association, and also of the National Educational Association. IV GRAC E MINETTE WATKINS Uriwrtment of Mathematics. A. B. Wilson College. 1900. A. B. West Virginu University. HM6. JOHN NUZUM—Department of Science. A. B. West Virginia University. 18)L Commercial Course. Smith's Commercial S -ho -t. Lexi.icto.i, Kentu.-kx. 188.5. LTHEL BELLE JONES-Department of English. A. B. West Virg nia University. l W. FANNIE REST—Department of History. Special Courses in History and Education at West Virginia University. Summer Term. 1906. M. MAE NEPTUNE—Department of German. A. B.. Ohio Northern College. 1900. A. B.. Ohio Wesleyan University 1902. BERTHA NKWLON FRANK RECTOR LEONIDAS KNOTTS LILA CLARE RECTOR EDITH BO LINER NINA McDADE (Class (Class (Oftirrrs President,.............................................. PRANK RECTOR Secretary, BERTHA NEWLON 'Treasurer,......................................LEONIDAS KNOTTS Historian,....................................BERTHA NEWLO C Motto:—We are shaped and fashioned by what ice love. Class Colors: Old T{ose and White. FLOWER:—White Rose. It is a pleasure to write the history of such a class, as this, the class of 1909 We have always been the favorite class ot the High School teachers, because it has constantly been our aim to be obedient and pleasing. As for the Board—well, we will cite for you two instances to show you how we have always stood in their estimation. Upon our entrance into the High School, the Board, ie-alizing the unusual merit of our brilliant class, decided to add a fourth year to our then three years course, in order to afford greater opportunity for the development of our superior talents. No class before us had ever attracted the attention of the Board in this wav. The classes following us will also profit by this additional year in the High School. Then this spring, when the question of caps and gowns was discussed, some of the members of the class, together with the High School teachers, objected to using them on the ground that they properly belong to colleges and universities and not to high schools. The board was earnestly besought and entreated to suspend or to repeal for our class this law requiring the use of the cap and gown at Commencement. The board sat in grave counsel for some time. It was hard for them to refuse any request coming from the members of this class, whose progress they had so eagerly watched, but finally, after hours of deliberation and discussion they came to this conclusion: “The only objection to the use of caps and gowns as 'lie apparel for the Sermon and the Commencement exercises are, as far as we can see, the extreme modesty of ihi class lest they shall in some way ape the dignity belonging as they think, strictly to colleges and universities. Now, since the objection is attributed to sheer modesty, we believe it is our duty, as well as our pleasure to confer upon them the dignity befitting their superior abilities and attainments and in no other way can we do � his except bv vesting them with the cap and gown.” Our popularity is not confined to the teachers and the Board of Education, important as these may be. Our gills especially have always been very popular, particualrlv among the young men. In the year nineteen hundred and seven,' two of our girls left us and entered upon the matrimonial sea of life at a very early age indeed. And from the present state of affairs, we would in all probability lose another one if we were to remain in school anothei year. Our boys are the best and the brightest that ever graduated from the school. We point them out as the future educators of the country. It is but fitting that such a class—a class with brave hearts, trained minds and willing hands should pass from High School to take up the more serious problems of life while the century i yet young.—Historian. GRAFTON’S SCHOOL BUILDINGS. MINNIE CATHERINE BYERS This young lady is especially talented in art. Even in the midst of a very solemn explanation has Minnie's contagious giggle been heard as she exhibited a new caricature of one of her instructor . She is a pleasant class-mate, and has many warm friends. FRED LUTHER ABBOTT Frits is majoring in biology. This spasm took possession of Fred only the last school term but sterns to holding on tenaciously. He is making a collection of insects, and thinks his collection will be complete as soon as he has captured the Miller.” MARY EL ZAHETH COLE Blue eyed Marv is ‘he most perfect bond in the elms. M ry is quip- studiou«. and is noted for her very flowery trsnsUti ns -n Cicero. The bovaare quite fond of her and she has been know n to ogle at very s nsibl • youi.g men; but we are s � ry f s ly she has a special liking for Coys. EDWIN THOMAS POWELL This is tho country gtntlcman fiom Knottsvile. He has bet-cme such a dude that no one would ever think he hail d from the country. His special hobby seems to be grocery stores, and some day he hopes to have a life interest in one. HELEN IDA CARROLL If you h«ve ever seen meekness personified, you have seen Helen Carro'l. The time she does not spend in echo •!. she utilizes in study. She is always in her pi are. and may be relied on at all times. ADA MIRIAM WHITE Ada is the m-st practical member of the class. Her deeds do not shine forth for one day only, then fade from view, but make an impression by their steady glow. Not in light undertakings is she prominent. but in any thing difficult she is always one of the foremost workers, ftw quam ride-re.” is her guiding principle. JUANITA MARGARET MILLER Nita in a Jolly, good trirl. but a little too headHtrong. She in an accomplished flirt and has broken many hearts. She is always getting caught in her mischief, but does not care Abbott (a-bit) ARTHUR GEORGE YATES. ''Jake is a very bright member of our class. When he entered the High School he could locate Grafton on a brand new map of Taylor county. Since hut experience as business manager, he can locate a dollar in a hay-stack. 4 GRACE ANNETE MILLER. Grace is nick-named the Peeper.” and is a champion in the business; cannot be excelled. During hiatory recitations the closed book seems to have peculiar fascinations for Grace. Sho cannot keep her eyes or Angers off the book. She is quite fond of animals, and owns numerous ponies. CHARLES ARTHUR SINSKL. Punk is the ideal Christy man of our class. On account of his Ane feature . Charley ts much sought after by the girl . He is not so very talkative to his class-mates, but lately lost hi voice in a quarrel which everyone thinks was a quarrel over the famous book Ruth. HARRIET GROVE SCHROEDER Harriet, for one whole year, gave her exclusive at ten tion to natural history, and became quite familiar w ith the habits of the 'Spider.” After being severely stung, she has taken up the study of agriculture, and is still pursuing Tatc-rs at a rapid gait, not warranted by her high German ancestry. SALLIE EVANS Sallie Is the only honored member of the chow, as she can claim Prunty town for her birthplace. Her whole life is given to study, especially along scientific lines. For some unknown reason, she happily escaped modern history this year, which nets her 100 per cent each month. MARIE MARGARET KOELZ Marie is the professional class giggler. As her name and looks would signify, she comes by this weakness honestly: it has been handed down by her ancestors. The German teacher says she might as well be Irish for all she knows about German. HAZEL MAY ZINN This young lady is the most capable business woman in the class, and hopes to marry a business man same day. Hazel is like a semi-extinct volcano: to all appearances she is quiet and serene, but if one succeeds in arousing her anger, a volcanic eruption of unusual violence will follow. LAURA RUTH JACKSON Ruth •� not the “eternal question. but the eternal talker. She is continually talking on all topics and People. There is one question we should like to ask: Why does Ruth spend so much time in Pruntytown? 3ln fUrmurtam lUilltaiii S’. lHIiitr diEabrlh ili. iflarplr GAIL EBERT ROGERS Gail b on example of one who con exist without studying. and be always a irood step from the danger line. Her name tells her chermeter. for she is very fond of pleasure activities. She is not fond of domestic activity, and hopes to marry a Baker to escape household drudgery. Situim dkutt (Class ©ffirrrs President - Vice-President- Secretary, ..... Historian, - Class Artist - Motto:—“ Abe n£ lexicon ofyouth there is no such COLORS:—Mroy ‘B wf and Silver Gray. Class Tree:—Sycamore. Class Flower:—Iris. FRED ABBOTT EDWI C POPP ELL MARY COLE HELEN CARROLL HELEN CARROLL word as fail A parallel to the history of the class of 1910 might be found in the records of the ancient Greeks or Romans, but never in the annals of the Grafton High School. Glear and distinct it stands high above all others, the most enterprising and talented class of all. Though our ranks have been sadly thinned since our entrance into the High School, we have gained in achievement much that we have lost in numbers. Our individual careers deserve a separate chronicle, but space would not permit it, even were it not for the fact that great deeds are best recorded in a fe v words. in the class room we have gained great renown. When reading Caesar in the Sophomore year, the highest praise possible was bestowed upon us since we won the name, “Tenth Legion,” for our never failing recitations. W'eare undoubtedly the best class in German, as we have the honor of being the tirst. No less creditable is the Juniors’ record in athletics. This year they have been the most important tactor in this department of school activity. W'e likewise have a claim to more ambition and desire for learning than our predecessors, for some of our class have successfully taken five difficult studies this year. And now' we add the crowning glory to our greatness, in publishing ‘ The Brooklet,” the tirst Grafton High School annual. No other class would have ever dared the almost impassable barriers raised to deter us from our purpose. But in our lexicon there is no such word as fail; so bravely and triumphantly we have overcome all obstacles, and at last have the honor of being the first Juniors to record their illustrious class history in their own book. These are only a few instances w herein our great superiority is manifest, but they serve to show that our standard of achievement is placed so high that future classes can only hope to reach it ; to go beyond it would be impossible. Whatever they may attempt to do, or whatever they may really accomplish, their glory can never dim the splendor of the class of 1910, which must always be what it now is—a guiding-star for all future classes. Oh class of 1910 Thou stands! alone sublime An inspiration and a hope To those who come behind. —Historian. (Class (Oftta'rs President, . G%ACE LOA% Secretary, .... GLEN BORD Treasurer, . . . . ARZA PHILLIPS Historian, .... HAZEL IVAGNER Motto—tflfow nobis solum. COLORS—Purple ami Lavender. Flower—Wolet. Class of 1911. apbflmar? fetnni When, in the course of human events, it has become necessary for us. the class of 1911, to reveal to the world the history of our past accomplishments, present merits, and future possibilities, we hereby endeavor to reiate as far as words are adequate, the facts we deem best for the people at large to know. The — of September, 1907, was an eventful day in the records of the G. H. S., for it was then that we entered upon our work as students destined to become the best class of this flourishing institution. We were welcomed most heartily by the teachers and students of other classes. The Board, too. took notice of our coming, and in consequence cut off tw'o more slices from the auditorium to give us expanding room. We entered upon our work with as much determination to win as any wariior entering battle—nothing daunted us. We worked early and late until we knew our Latin grammar, had conquered arithmetic and learned that x-j-y=z. This year w'e entered upon our second year’s work, and as a proof of our superior ability ask the “Best’’ teacher of this the best class, and she will without hesitation point us out. We are eager to take our places as Juniors, so that we can have a greater opportunity, not only for showing the world what our illustrious class can do, but also a greater opportunity for working as our motto says. “Not for ourselves alone,’’ but for the glory and honor of our beloved G. H. S.—Historian. junior (Elaao JJurm Slip ICiylits Abobr thr (Emiflirt Since all that is must tight to live, Our nation great and strong With mighty forces must engage. In battles, brave and long. In the battles we are fighting, Not for prestige, fame or might; But to break the bonds that hold us. Bonds of ignorance and might. O’er our plains and fertile valleys, Frowning castles do not stand; But instead we find the school-house, It’s the strong-hold of our land. In these strong-holds are no soldiers, Armed with implements of steel; But in their place the school boy brave. Fights his battles just as real. Many forces now are seeking, To aid the cause of right. Like a thousand beacons shining, On our forces in the fight. In this mighty constellation, Of all the lights that gleam From horizon to horizon. Wisdom’s star shines supreme. I see that from this wondrous star. Of all hs radiant beams, A simple one, of all the rest, To me the brightest seems. I do not pause for long in doubt Its name I do not guess, I know at once that it must be, The grand, good old G. H. S. But now I see that e’en this beam That seems so very bright, Has one small ray so piercing that It sheds the greatest light. And once again 1 do not pause, But state without a fear; “None but the class of nineteen ten. Could shine so bright and dear.’’ Where e’er I go in all the world. The star glows night and dav; And this bright beam forever gleams. And lights me on my way. It matters not what may befall, Or if fiom friends I part; This brightest ray shall find me still. And bring gladness to my heart. -C. L. Q. (Former member of Junior Class.) 1)0 WK NEED A NEW HIGH SCHOOL. BUILDING? (Class (Ofttrrra President, WILLIAM SKULL Secretary, .... MtABEL T)OLL Treasurer, THOMAS %USSEL Historian, .... ‘VOROTH Y MORfiAN Flower—AV COLORS—Garnet and Grey. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT, Class of 1912. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT Class of 1912. iFmshman Of all the Freshman classes That have ever struck this town, Ours is the only one of them That’s really gained renown. The High School doors were opened wide. Unto this jolly crowd, And if you give us half a chance, We’re going to make you proud. Don’t think because we’re new here That we’re going to fall behind; Take notice! all ve Sophomores And bear this thought in mind. Our class, of course, is most renowned For knowledge and sharp wit, And Caisar and his legions Couldn’t turn us down a whit. In arithmetic we’re always there, We've mastered all the rules, And as for English students Who dares to call us fools! fisliiry We’re at the top in Latin, And there we’re going to stay; We’re “out there some” in Algebra, (That’s what the teachers say.) In history we are “as good as gold,” Both in Reman and in Greek. We know that Philip conquered Rome. And Cassar died a freak. In basket ball we’ve had our praise, In foot-ball won great fame, We’ve scored success tor G. H. S. In every blessed game. Our class is such a brilliant one, Its members all so bright; To tell you all our virtues Would take a full fortnight. May the class that comes behind us. Take this motto, “Do your best!” And follow the class of 1912 Through the entire G. H. S. —Historian. 3uninr (Haas No doubt you’ve noticed often, Among the High School crowd, A group of gills and boys, of whom The school should be so proud. Perhaps you’ve wondered who they are, And what their aim niav be. We wish to tell you, strong andlouj, They’re Juniors, gay and free. CHORUS:— [TUNE—School Days.] In all the good and gayest sports, As foot ball aid such kind, If you should ask, a good report Of us you’re sure to find, But with it all, with footsteps light, ‘Old Learning’s hill” we’ve climbed, We hope to be a beacon bright, For those who come behind. We hope the Seniors grave to be, Juniors, Juniors, of the Grafton High School, Of nineteen hundred ten, Ne'er forget what they are taught, And at that time, why you will see, Always in mischief, but never get cai ght; How we’ll our habits mend. When school days are all o’er, We’ll think many, many a time. When we were jolly Juniors in The year of nineteen nine. Frivolities will have no room, For then from that day on, We must a stately mien assume. When cap and gown we don. In December, 1906, a meeting of enthusiastic High School students organized an athletic association. A temporary president and secretary were chosen and a committee composed of one student from each class and two teachers, was appointed to draw up a constitution and bylaws. The committee reported on January It, 1907. The constitution and by-laws were submitted and unanimously adopted. Several new members were taken into the association and the following officers were elected: President, Ward Lanham; Vice-President, Fred Abbott ; Secretary, Emma Coffman, Treasurer, Geo. H. Colebank; Keeper of Records, Edmund Lilly. On January 18 a meeting was held for the purpose of electing a board of directors. Those elected were: Cline Gough, Frank Rector, George Blanev and Harry Cassell, M. M. Brooks and Dr. Warden. The society flourished for the following term and gradually increased in membership. On April 5, 1907 a meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing term. The following officers were elected. President, Frank Straub; Vice-President, Lawrence Sin-sel; Secretary, Harriett Schroeder; Treasurer, George A. Colehank; Keeper of Records, Edmund Lilly. The board of directors were Ross Johnson, Harry Cassell, Frank Rector, Lewis Doll. M. M. Brooks and Dr. Warden. These officers have been retained and the athletic association is one of the leading organizations of the High School. Jfmit li £ttip-lty c THOMAS RUSSEL R. G. WILLIAM SKULL L. G. WILLIAM CASSEL R. T. GLES BOARD L. T. R. E. ARTA GALL EDMUND LILLY L. E ED. GERK1NS R. H. B. L. H. B ED. POWELL (Captain) CHAl N’l I V HELMS F. B. ... LEWIS DOLL Quarter Subs HOWARD WILMOTH ROBERT DUNNINGTON. LESLIE GASKINS all, 1UUM Hie Grafton High School foot-ball team of 1908 was a financial and athletic success. The boys won second place in the Monongahela Valley League, winning five games out of nine. October 12 .. October 17 November 6 November 13 November Itf November 26 November 28 November 20 at Home vs. C. H. S. G. H. S.-0 c- H- s at Cl rksbunr vs. C. H. S. G- H. S.-0 C. II.S.-1S at Home ... vs. S. H. S. G. H. 8.—� s H s at Fairmont . va. F. H. 8... G. H. S.—1 • F- H s “° at Home vs. M H. S. G. H. 8.—W M H s ° at Mannintrton va. M. H.S.............. G. H.S.-U - M H. S.-21 at Home vs. Old Stare G. H. S.-O Stare-11 at Home-vs. G. M. S. Jr.G. H. S.-« G M- S“° Uteiu't Ufotll, HU1U Excellent work was done by the Basket Ball Team, under the efficient direction of Captain Powell The team was tied with the Clarksburg 11 igh School, and on account of the team being disbanded, the tie could not be played off. £ r n r r s December 31. 1908 at Home vs. 06 G. H. S. 13 January 10. 1909 at Home vs. Y. M.C. A. G. H. S. 15 January 15. 1909 atClarksbunr vs. C. H. S. G. H. S. 12 January 16. 1909 at Clarksbunt vs. Broaddu G. H. S. 9 February 19. 1909 at Home vs. C. H. S. - G. H. S. 11 February 26. 1909 at Home vs. Bruaddus G. H. S. 21 March rt. 1909 at Home vs. Y. M. C. A.G. H. S. 19 '06 15 Y. M. C. A. 17 C. H.S. 20 B. C. 17 C. H. S. 9 B. C. 20 Y. M. C. A. 17 ft Cinr-llp Forward Forward Centre Guard (Captain) Guard CHAS. S1NSEL WILLIAM SKULL FRED. ABBOTT EDWIN POWELL WILLIAM CASSEL liter lull, lUUtf The team of 1908 was the best base ball team ihe Grafton High School has ever had. During the Spring term a schedule was played in the Monongahela Valley High School League, during which Prof. O. M. Wilkerson vvas manager. After the close of school a few new players joined the team, and another schedule was played in the city league, composed of the Y. M. C. A., Eagles, High School and Elks. At the end of the season the Y. M. C. A., High School and Eagles were tied for first place. During the summer season M. M. Brooks managed the team. Einr-lty 1st B. DOLL 2nd B___ KIMMEL ire B. PEPPER P. STRAUB C. NEWLON S.S. NEWHAM L. F. JOHNSON R F. LILLY , y WILLIAMS Substitute PHILLIPS and UTTERBACK ffinhi tbr Nrtofilunja Srrnurii alirir ffinmr It was a very cold evening. The snow was falling very rapidly, and already the ground was covered with the line, sperule Hakes that glistened in the fading light. Down the street came two newsboys, scantily clad, and shivering with the cold. The snow creaked noisily under their feet, but every few minutes the sound was lost in the jingling of the sleigh-bells as gay parties of merry-makers dashed by. It seemed to these homeless waifs, as they shrilly called out their papers, that they would never sell them. But they must; they set their teeth firmly—or go supperless to bed. “Well Jim,” said one of the boys as he shifted his papers to his left arm, so that he might put his benumbed right hand in his pocket, “been better for us if we'd stuck to the other part of town, these here guys are too stingy for nothin'.” Jim did not answer, but in one long wail called out his papers. They were now in the wealthy residence part of the city. The splendid palatial residences stood out in massive outline against the whiteness of the snow, and here and there, light from unscreened windows streamed upon the frozen fountains, snow covered statuery and shrubbery, changing all into a dazzling fairy scene. In response to this mournful, shrill wail, a door was suddenly opened, and a massive irate man filled the door way. it was John Valler, the richest man in the city, who allowed nothing to disturb his sacred realms. The boys took to their heels, laughing triumphantly that they could give him that much discomfort. Although this man had promised to build the new'boys a home, they knew’ that this generosity was not prompted by any love for them. After they were a block away Jack said: “Well, Jim no supper ter us, fer we’ve got to get Tim hi- buns ” And the boys trudged on to their lonely quarters. After this momentary disturbance John Valler returned to his library where he sat alone in deep thought. This old financier lived only for himself and what he could get out of the world. He was stern and unrelenting. He had a keen insight into business affairs and would use any means to gain his end. He seldom disclosed any of his plans, not even to his own family, which consisted of a wife, whose timid voice he seldom heard, and a daughter, who was-quietly developing a mind and will of her own. His servants nieeKlv obeyed every order. Now’ he was perplexed. A few months ago he had promised the city otficUls, that, if thev would change several appointments, he would build a home for the newsboys. But today he had received a letter from his agent advising him to invest money in some new oil wells. “I am confident that they are all right, and am sure you will receive not less than tive dollars for every one you invest. Make this a Xmas gift for yourself.” This w’as his problem. If I build that home for the newsboys, the praises of John Valler, the generous benefactor of the unfortunate, down-trodden humanity will be sung in glaring head-lines, and people -even the goody, goody church people who have bitterly called me stingy will point me out as ‘that noble Mr. Valler, the friend of the newsboys.’ ” Mr. Valler’s capacious bosom swelled out with pride at this thought. “Lucy and Con too will join in singing my praise.’’ On the other hand—here is $25,000, good money, to be literally thrown away on a pack of worthless vagabonds, money that could easily be invested and yield rich returns, lam under no obligations to the mayor of this city; the appointments were’nt made according to anv written agreement, at least the officials couldn’t hold the contract. As for praise— well. I’ll bebeseiged more than ever to endow every pet scheme under the sun, and when I say no I’ll be that stingy Valler again.’’ Valler’s brow darkened as he imagined a small army of charity seekers about him. 1 guess I’ll be in no hurry; I’m not likely to have any competition in this movement, so I’ll find out from the agent the particulars about this good thing he proposes. So taking up his pen, he leisurely wrote a letter When he had finished, he rang for his office-boy. “Here boy” he said “mail this letter at once.” Joe. the boy departed, but took his own time about mailing it. He had reasons tor delaying. It is said that it takes a rogue to catch a rogue. So it was in this case. Joe was a triend ot the newsboys and was ever watchful for their welfare. By the expression on the older man’s face, Joe instantly perceived that something was wrong. So he turned aside in a quiet alley and taking an instrument from his pocket and inserting it in the corner of the envelope, he carefully drew out the letter. He read it, but, seeing that Valler had not vet decided as to his course of action, he leplaced the letter in the envelope. He would await the outcome of affairs. After the letter was deposited in the mail-box, he started home. As he turned a comer he came face to face with his friend L)an Brown. “Hi Dan,” he shouted, “you're the one I’m lookin’ fur.’’ “Wat yer want me fur?” asked Dan. “I want to tell yer this much, that yer better make a noise like gettin’ busy, or you newsies wont have a home alter all.” •‘You’re gassin’.” Am I? Well. I’ve had visions,” answ-red Joe. If Valler don’t give us a home we’ll give him one,” Dan remarked after some hesitation. Joe grinned and passed on, but came back and said, “I thought I better tell yer. I'll let yer know if anythings doin’.” That night several newsboys gathered in an old garret. They were much w rought up over the news that Valler w as not thinking so earnestly of giving them a home. They needed some place of refuge, and they agreed that it he would not voluntarily give them a home, they w'ould compel him to do it. But how would they compel him? Several of the boys looked “wise” and said leave it to them and they’d fix it all right. The next day several important-looking men called on Valler in his office. Joe surmised their business and hovered near the door to find out their decision. At a late hour, thev departed, and as they were leaving Joe heard one man tell Valler: “Well Valler, 1 hope your investment will be a success.” Joe knew what this meant. The next day he wms given a number of letters in small envelopes to deliver. As soon as he was out of Valler’s sight, he drew the contents from an envelope and found it to be an invitation to a reception whicn was to be held at the Valler home. “Ho! ho! the old guy’s celebrating is he? Well I'll fix that.” As the days passed John Valler was very much pleased with his arrangements. He whistled softly to himself as stiided back and forth in his office with his thumbs in the armholes of his vest. Some day he would be a millionaire. But why was he receiving these notes of regret? If there were many more his reception would be a failure. Some of his friends must have disclosed his plans. He had been dreading the ridicule of the newsboys, but Strange to say, they had been unusually respectful, greeting him as if nothing had ever happened. “Well, that’s safe over. It was only a whim anyway; they can find a place to stay as well as any of the rest of us. All I ask of them is that they keep their ragged presence off of my street.” Several days before Christmas he decided to go over an-see these wells. He had a wav of investigating enterprise for himself before the contract was signed. It miy be that he could make a few more dollars. Although the wells were some distance away, nevertheless he decided to walk. At night hecauld stop at the different farm houses as he went along. Without t. lli.ig anyone of his intention, he started out. The snow was coming down fast. He walked along with his head bent down thinking of the good turn affairs had taken. He was about three miles away from home, when suddenly a sheet was thrown over him. He w as hastily-carried to a wagon and forced to drink some coffee. The coffee contained a sleeping potion and it was not long before John Valler was asleep. When he awoke he was dazed; where in the world was he? This was surely not his home; he could not remember seeing any such dingy looking quarters as these around his mansion. At last the � ruth dawned upon him, he remembeied all that had happened. John Valler was not only angry, he was furious. He sprang from his broken down couch, tried the door and window, determined to leave this place and have his revenge as soon as possible. But alas! all efforts were in vain. When he found that he could not £et out, he paced up and down the floor, clenching his fists and hissing his levenge. After the first outburst of rage had spent itself, he began to investigate his surroundings. The furnishings of the room consisted of a rickety chair, a box, an old rusty stove, with no fire in it. Piled in a heap in one corner lay fuel, a box of matches and some canned goods. Would he have to build the tire and eat cann d stuff? This was the limit of endurance! The sight of such fare caused his anger to burst out afresh. He would attract some one’s attention. He pounded on the door but to no avail. He looked out of the window only to realize the more fully that he was a prisoner, and that it was useless to call for help. He was only isolated from all civilization, but w as also snow bound and deserted. A feeling of desolation overcame him: what was he to do? By this time he realized that he was cold. How long he had been here, he did not know but one thing he was certain of, if he didn’t build himself a tire, he would freeze to death. He picked up a piece of kindling to begin his task. To his surprise he found a note which read: “When yer thinks that yet’ll give the newsies a home, we’ll let yer go home.” “Ah. ha! so this is what they are after, is it? Well, they’ll soon get tired of waiting.” Valler tried to make himself believe that he would only have to stay a few hours. On the wall, he noticed for the first time a calendar with the date “Dec. 25” -heavily underlined. He was to have a reception on that day. He would be competed to be home. But why had his persecutors underlined December twenty-fifth? It was not until after many attempts, emphasized by angry out hurts and curses, that a tire was roaring in the little stove. And John Valler, the richest man in the city, sat on a rickety chair huddled about the little cracked runty stove warming his numb hands. After some reflection and more curses he wrote: “You must let me out of here. I expect company.”— J. V. But what was he to do with the note? How he wished he could call a servant! But this was impossible. Perhaps, in the night some one might come and see how he was getting along. He would put it under the door, since he did not know what else to do with it. The next morning he eagerly tried the door to see if it could be opened. It was as tight as ever. He looked under the door and found a defiant note which told him that he would not be permitted to go until he gave the newsies a check for the desired amount, and, it he needed a check book he would find one under the couch. This made him stubborn; he would not give in. The idea of being forced to do such a thing bv newsboys. He lived here several days in this manner, thinking everyone would be the last. In a short time the fuel gave out. He thought tho e boys surely would not let him freeze. But night came on and still there was no sign of any relief. So he wrote a more submissive note—“1 am without food and fuel, and must freeze to death if you do not let me out or bring me a new supply.” That night was spent in pacing the floor and in violently exercising in futile efforts to keep warm. Once he thought he heard some one around the house, but after lis- tening for some time he concluded it must be the wind. The fourth morning of his imprisonment found him a woeful looking person indeed, with unkept hair, face and hands begrimed by soot from the stove, all wrapped up in the dirty blankets from the couch. Again he looked around. Nofuel! What did it mean? Perhaps he was to be released! He eagerly felt under the door for a reply to his note, and found this: “Don’t yer think the newsies ever get cold? Give us that check and it’ll be in safe hands.” He was to be left to freeze to death! No one at home would he alarmed at his absence, because he had never considered it worth while to tell his business affairs to his wife. Women never could understand business anyway. This last note had its effect. Did the newsboys really suffer such pangs of cold and hunger as he was experiencing now? If so—well he felt sorry for them. Hastily siezing his fountain pen, he wrote out the check. He was surprised to think that he had done such a thing so hastily, and still more surprised to find what a weight it had lifted from his mind. He placed the check on the door sill and listened attentively to every sound. After a while he heard someone moving about outside, the door was softly unlocked and a note pushed under it. He opened the note and found it explained the way home. As he could not see anyone around, he started home. When he reached home he found that his family were not alarmed. The reception had been postponed ’till New' Years day. He would not tell anyone where he had been, and many wondered why he changed his mind about the money. The home was built and at its dedication there were several boys who took pride in saying: “This is our home, don’t you think we earned it?”—A. M. W., ’10. HEARD IN CLASS. When the now illustrious Juniors were member of the Sophomore cl ss. the following conversation took place between the history teacher and Edwin Powell: Mis B.— Edwin, tell the clam about Hannibal's place of refuse. Did the people of Italy receive him? Edwin— Oh. no. they put him it an asylum. On day in the English clan . Miss Jones was quoting to the Juniors. With a faraway expression, she recited that well known saying of Pope's in this manner: To err is human, to love divine. Mr. Nuzum was discussing ancient courts with the Jnnior class. Mr. N — Miss Cole, what do men do when they get a case’ (In court, of course.) Miss Cole— I —I really don't know. Mr. N. - Well, anyone may answer.” Mr. Powell—(In undertone) W'hy. they sneak it through the back alley and down into the cellar. Mr. B.— How do you know that Caeaar had an Irish sweetheart? Arthur Yatca— ’Why. he went to the Rhine and proposed to Bridg et.” Mias Neptune—(In history) Ruth, what was thut saying? Ruth— (After some pause.) I didn't say anything. Miss N.— Study your lesson for tomorrow and iierhaps you can say something. Miss Jones—Harriett, what is the difference between wit and humor? Harriett— Wit is an unimperceptible impracticable latitudinarian paronomasia not being so pestilential and partakingof the idiosyncrasus of humor. Fred Abbot to Miss Best— Will you kindly be so condescending as to grant me the permission to have the pleasure of complying with the wishes of my classmates by proceeding to elevate the window to the maximum height of about three or four inches? Miss B.— Yea. dear.: Hat Holt— Some idiot has put my pencil where I can't find it. (A few minutes later as she discovers the pencil securely fastened in her hair), I thought so. Mr. Brooks asked o-� r of the members of the Freshman class to decline the pronoun hie and was very much startled when he heard the results: Hie haec, hoc hug-u« bug-us. hug-us. quick, quick quick. (Poor Frvshics. they will learn better some day.) B. K. N. to Miss Watkins just before the close of school '--Dear Miss Nettie all I know I owe to you. Miss N.— Oh. Bertha, don’t mention such a trifle. Miss N-ptune— Charles, compare ’gut .” Charles— Gut —(then silence.) Miss N.— In the English comparative chantres the t to V. but in the German — ' Charles— Oh. yes. gut. gu er—” His voice was drowned in the laughter that followed. Mia Jones— 'Juanita, on what battlefield did Lincoln make a short masterful speech?” Juanita—(Interested in another direction) At Bunker Hill” Mr. Wilkerson had just finished readings story. An Unavoidable Shower Bath. which caused much amusement in the class. Mao- Cole—’That's just an imaginary story isn’t it. Mr. Wilkenton?” Mr. W.—”1 only wish it were.” Lila C. R.— ’Oh my. I just missed in Geometry and made a goose of myself and if I miss in German I’ll make an ther goose of myself.” Bright Junior—“Then you will be a goose squared, won’t you? Miss J. to Edith Boliner— Edith. who is the hero of Macbeth?” Edith— Lady Macbith.” In the Sophomore English class:— Miss Jones— Bacon says. 'Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed and some few to be chewed and digested.' How are we to read the current new of the day: for instance, the present disturbance in Turkey?” Glen B. —(Smacking his lips) 'Turkey? I’d chew and digest it.” Nina— Gibt mir ein Kiasen.” Ed—(Who t ran la to by sound) I hate to in such a public place. Ulmtt Aha Wanted: To know where oh where has the Columbian ai d Adelphian Literary Societies disappeared.—G. H. S. Wanted: The position of abbess.—Juanita Miller. Wanted: To know if Tate-rs are hard to raise. G. H. S Wanted: Someone to teach me how to write notes. Mai ie Koelz. Wanted: A girl.—Leonidas Knotts. Wanted: To know who will be the next victim.—A. G. Yates. Wanted: Someone to Guy me. —Mary Cole. Wanted: A crown to tit a King. Katherine Holt. Wanted: To know if there is room for us on the roof.— Future Freshman. Erluirs Jf WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO HtAVE SEEN: The exchange of dictionaries after a certain Halloween? The game of catcher between a Freshman and Red? The shower of chalk that came one time from the windows of room number nine? Little Bov Blue? The oration entitled “A Gentleman,” delivered bv our most renowned orator? The Freshmen of ’07 pass a test in Mental Arithmetic? The expression on the teachers’ faces when they discovered the clapper of the bell had gone visiting? One of our principals when he tilted his chair back too far? Mr.Orla M. Wilkersonaftei an unavoidable shower-bath? The disturbance some “cachoo” powder made among the Sophomores? Mr. Colebank step on a trick match? Wanted: A rat. Grace Miller. Wanted: A bottle of lemon Flav oring. Harri t. Wanted: More Classmates.—Seniors. Wanted: To know if my friend is neat enough.—F. S. Abbott. Wanted: An A B(oy) or an A M(an). Helen Carroll. Wanted: Keller’s Deutscher Antibarbaius. Gail. Wanted: A sleeve protector in period five —Ruth Jackson. Wanted: Several coffins in which to bury the dead German students.—Miss Neptune. Wanted: A NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING—Class, thr float Ed hunting his clothes when he knew someone was watching and waiting for him? Mr. Gist trisecting a right angle triangle? The Groves where the Spiders used to dwell? The piece of chalk that dropped from the history room to the office? The mysterious packages which were sent C. O. D. to Mr. Colebank? How many pictures and clocks were on the walls after the Columbians entertained the Gorbians? A chair break down with one of our most “dignified” instructors. The book dropping orchestra. The red headed baboon Miss Van Gilder had on exhibition? The song books and nails w hich so mysteriously dropped in the English room? Wouldn't You Like to Seel Wouldn't You Like to Hear? One of the Juniors comparing ‘gut?” The High School singing Swinging Neath the Old Apple Tree? Frank and Leonidas read German? Why Mary is so interested in the Mannington team? Who has captured Richmond? Who is someone’s good angel? Marie whisper? Who has the latest Coff? Of a pupil mistaking an English floor for a bed What some progressive men would say if they could see our library? Who has the same old Pal? [Powell] Hazel calling Johnson and Boswell? How many Junior girls love Joy? Who is fond of ponies? Miss Jones apologize to a dog? Miss Neptune say “Schnell?” How many song books were found in the piano when it was tuned? How Sally packs ages? Ruth Jackson at Pruntytown. Mr. Nuzum hurry. Arthut draw a figure in geometry so carefully that after he finished it, he looked at his watch and found he had no time to demonstrate it. Gail’s young clock that has been picked too soon. The sky rockets that came fiom some unknown source in the German room. A King’s Kat. Sally turn her head when she is wearing a high collar. Johnny dismiss on time. The German and English class which Nita has established. How convenient it is not to be able to talk. Charlie reading the book of Ruth. The loft we are compelled to work in. Glen Bord rescue a Junior girl from drowning at the drinking fountain. Maiy demonstrating a straight line is the shortest distance between two points. The Seniors tangled up in a barbed wire fence. The figures in geometry which were mistaken for flying machines. Junior A. M. (L’o A is for Ada, her other name's White; whatever she does, she does with her might. B is for [Minnie] Byers, who can draw and paint and whose life-lilce caricatures makes the teachers feel faint. C is for [Mary] Cole, whom you know has blue eyes, which she says are admired by nearly all Guys. E is for Edwin, whom we would think quite nice, if he only liked school much better than ice. F is for Fred, of considerable size, who in reading and writing will take a prize. G is for Grace, who has a new hat, which would look much better if she wore a rat. H is for Helen, so mild and so meek, a girl whom the boys will not seek. J is for [Ruth] Jackson, a blue-eyed girl, who could marry a Duke, but prefers an Earl. K is for Koelz, that giggler Marie; if you don’t believe it, come in and see. K is for Katherine and also for King, whose names would look w'ell in a wedding ring. M is for [Juanita] Miller, who has no bad habits, for her steps are ever guided by a careful Abbot. R is for Rogers, a breezy Gail, who always eagerly awaits for the mail. S is for Schroeder and Sinsel, see? they once were friends, but now don’t agree. Also for Sallie, who by hook or croolc, generally manages to have a book. Y is for (Arthur) Yates, who has pretty light curls, and is especially fond of second year girls. Z is for (Hazel] Zinn, who just suits her name, and whose business qualities have won her great fame. HJituinr ($mitatinna A. G. Y.—“A cheerful sweetness in his looks he has. and innocence, unartful in his face, A modest blush he wears, not formed by art.” F. L A.—“The very pineapple of politeness.” M. C. B.—“Majestic in her person, tall and straight.” C. A. S. ‘‘A youth to fortune and to fame unknown.” G. A. M.—“A thoughtful calm, a quiet Grace.” A. M. W.—'‘‘Her words are theorems; her thoughts a problem.” M. E. C —“She that was ever fair and never proud. Had tongue at will and yet was never loud.” G. E. R.—“She is either gravely gay or she is gayly grave.” H. M. Z.—“If she will, she will; you may depend on’t, And, if she won’t, she won’t, and there's an end on’t.” L. R. J.—“And though she is but little, she is fierce.” E. T. P. —“He could distinguish and divide a hair, ’twixt south and southwest side.” M. K. H. “Who knows which way she points? Find out the meaning of her mind, who can?” M. M. K.—“Jolly little girl she is.” H. I. G—“Nought a word spoke she, More than was nede.” S. E.—“Her modest looks the cottage might adorn.” H. G. S.—“Men may come and men may go, But I talk on forever.” J. M. M—“Rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun, Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun.” Jfaimritr Suitujs of thr Juniors Oh, Fred, Tell them To Stop....................Juanita Mille This Little Girl's Not For Sale.... Hazel Zinn If You Want To Raise A Fuss, Wait Till The Sup Shines..........—....... ......_. Ruth Jackson Dreaming Grace Miller And So I Think It Must Be Love, Love, Love Edwin Powell I Want Some One To Call Me Dearie Harriett Schroeder Can’t You See I’m Lonely........................Gail Rogers Juanita....... Fred Abbot Come, Thou Almighty King ............. Katherine Holt Everyone Is In Slumberland But You And Me Marie Koelz Keep On Smiling .............—Helen Carroll I’m Afraid To Go Home In The Dark Charles Sinsel I’m Trying To Find A Sweetheart.........-Sallie Evans Gheer Up, Marv Mary Cole Brown Eyes Minnie Byers It’s A Differant Girl Again..—----------Arthur Yates alir Irgruft nf thr iKUirrs Up in the Rich Mountains are three large springs of w ater, the heads of as many rivers. Tall forest trees bend ptotectingly over them.' Delicate ferns trail thfir lace trouds in the clear waters, which reflect myriad lights and shadows. About them grow the wild honey suckle and glossy-leaved laurel, covering the land with beauty and fragrance in the glad May-time. Here one may often find an arrow head, 3 reminder of the noble red man, who has long since gone to a happier hunting ground. But as long as these rusty war-implements remain, and the winds whisper, Indian folk-lore will never be forgotten. Listen to the Legend of the Rivers: “Many, many years ago, before the Pale-face came to this land, there was a great chief of the Shawnees, Red Thunder, who had a very beautiful daughter. So great was her beauty and grace above all others that she was called Morning Star. Great chiefs and warriors came from far and nejr. seeking her in marriage; but her heart w as given to White Heather, a young warrior in her father’s tribe. “When the flowers blossomed for the seventeenth time since the birth of Morning Star, Red Thunder was killed in a tierce war with the surrounding tribes. His wife, Snow Bird, was the daughter of a Delaware chief; and now that Red Thunder was dead, she made ready to return to her own people. “Morning Star was very sad because she must leave, but sadder still was White Heather. He would have gone with them, but many Shawnees had been killed, and he could not be spared. So with earnest vows to be true to each other, they patted until the war should be over, when White Feather would come for his bride. “Snow- Bird and her daughter made their journey in safety. There w'as great rejoicing among the Delawares over the arrival of so beautiful a maiden The stalwart young chief, Big Moon, immediately tell in love with Morning Star, and cast a red deer at her feet in token that he wished to marry het. But vhe paid no attention to it, and the disappointed chieftian went sorrow-fullv away. “Soon, however, he became angry because he had been thus scorned, and threatened to force her to marry him. This frightened Morning Star, and she decided to return to the Shawnees, as the only way of escape. That night she started on her long, wearisome journey across the mountains. “On the following day, when Morning Star’s flight was discovered, wild excitement reigned in the village. Hverv brave was eager to go on the hunt for her, but Big Moon, saying that he would go alone, commanded them all to go back to their wigwams. “In the meantime, Morning Star had traveled day and night. Well she knew from her mother, with what terrible swiftness the Delawares could steal through the forest. For three days and nights she hastened on without stopping, except to snatch a few- berries from the bushes; but at the end of the fourth day. her powers of endurance were exhausted. Dropping dow-n at the foot of a tall oak tree, she immediately fell asleep, “How long she sleep, she did not know, but she was at last awakened by a bright light, shining full into her eyes. Opening them, she saw' Big Moon, bending triumphantly over her. The light came from a large stone, as brilliant as a thousand concentrated sun-rays, and which he always wore in his feather head-dress. ‘Ah, my bright Morning Star,’ he exclaimed, ‘I have you now. You must go back with me, and live in my wigwam. Come, I shall crown you with this,’ holding out to her the stone, which he had taken from among his eagle feathers. “Wonderingly, Morning Star rose and took the brilliant ornament, which Big Moon’s ancestor had brought from the Land of the Setting Sun. It was more brilliant than any wampum bead she had ever seen. For a moment she admired its flashing lights, and then w ith a look of infinite scorn, hurled it far from her. It struck against a rock, and breaking into three pieces, rolled away. “But she hesitated just a moment too long. Unknow n to them, there was another witness to this scene, save the birds and trees. White Feather, on his way to claim his bride, was lurking behind some laurel bushes. His black eyes burned with growing jealousy as he watched her, apparently listening to the pleas of another warrior. “As Morning Star cast the stone away, an arrow' sang through the air and pierced her heart. Without a sound, she dropped to the earth, her heart’s blood reddening the white violets that grew there. “The two warriors closed in a deadly combat. Both were equally strong, but White Feather, insane with jealousy towards his rival, fought the more fiercely. After several minutes of desperate struggling, Big Moon relaxed his grasp and fell back, dead. “White Feather then looked about for Morning Star, but she w as gone. Frantically, he called her name ‘Morning Star, Morning Star, where are you?’ “A mournful cry answered him from the tree-tops. Looking up, he saw on a branch of a tall tree, a beautiful bird. Its feathers were a peculiar white, except those on its breast, which w'ere bright red. and a great beak gave it an added strangeness. “He knew-, instinctively, the bird was Morning Star. Again and again, he tried to snare it with his hand, but every time his fingers almost touched the mystical feathers, it flew farther than ever from his grasp. For days he lingered, using every art devisable, but in vain. At last, he was forced to abandon the chase, and return home, to spend the remainder of his life mourning for his lost Morning Star. “Meanwhile, the Delawares had been anxiously waiting the return of Big Moon and Morning Star. Snow Bird each day prepared a dainty feast of moose’s tongue and bear's kidney for her daughter; and then sat in her wigwam, weeping and waiting. “When the Summer Moon, in which Morning Star had tied, merged into the Moon of Falling Leaves, a party of warriors went forth to hunt for them. They toundthe dead body of their chief and immediately missed the bright ornament from his head dress. A thorough search, however. revealed nothing but three springs, whose sparkling waters seemed to mock their efforts. “They, too, saw the strange bird, and, recognizing in it the spirit of Morning Star, tried to snare it Upon finding this impossible, they next tried to stop the flow of the waters with earth and stones; but each time they only gushed forth with greater force than before. At last, despairing in their attempts, they went back to their now desolate village. “All the mightiest warriors and magicians then came to test their prowess in both these feats, but failed. “After this the bird was left unmolested; but as Morning Star was rare among maidens, so are the numbers of the rose-breasted grosbeak, as the Pale-face calls it, very few. “The waters grew stronger .and became rivers, which the Pale face has named the Greenbrier. Flk and Tygarts’ Valley. They will continue to flow as long as the spirit of Morning Star is doomed to wander over the earth.” —S. E., ’10. A Junior ( luist S Umi One warm summer night one of the Junior boys walked along a principal street ot West Grafton and started across the county bridge. A little furthei on, he was joined by another Junior, who was slightly shorter in stature. All objects seemed to be wrapped in gloom, darkness and solitude. This was, no doubt, owing to the latenes of the hour. The boys walked closely together and cast anxious glances to the right and left. They soon reached Main street Until now. very little conversation had been carried on between the two. Finally the younger boy spoke, “Say Ed, will you go out the alley back of our house with me? 1 can get in by climbing up to the bac roof. 1 want you to watch and see that I don’t get shot for a burglar.” The other boy hesitated. He thought of his own walk, but then he didn’t have to traverse any dark alleys, so he went with his friend. The two walked slowly, quietly and even talking in whispers. “The next housejs ours,” murmured Charlie. At this moment the arm of the older boy was convulsively siezed by the other. “Look, what do jou suppose that is? It’s a ghost, and coming, too. Let’s get out of this place.” Two thoroughly frightened boys took to their heels. The one never stopped until he reached the South Grafton bridge, the other had to enter his home by the front door and listen to a parental tirade. The ghost — well, Charlie found that in the morning. It wa a white hobby-horse, with which his small brothers had been playing during the day. The supposed walking of the ghost was merely the wind rocking the horse J. M. M., 1910. (Tlir jRiurr of Drraui Through the hills of life flows a silver stream That the poets call the river of dream, At its source we start as a little child, And drift along through the scenery wild; Every hill a mountain, every pond a sea; Ah child, the world was wondrous then to thee. The years flow on as flows the stream; The stream doth change as changes the dream. The dreams of the child are not those of youth, He now- dreams of greatness in search for truth, With a hand ever ready to right a wrong, Ah youth, thou hast a heart that is strong. From childhood to manhood, the stream flows on; Now- in the cool shadows, now the bright sun; The young man dreams of wealth fame and love, While the old man dreams of heaven above. All the dreams that w'e dream may never come true, But they help us all in the work that we do. C. L. P. A High School Student of 97 a hr As 1 wander o'er meadows and valleys, All nature seems speaking to be; Every object about me seems singing, A song full of meaning to me. And this is a song of the brooklet That flow's through the valley and plain, Now' over the rocks and the rapids, And now through the broad fields of grain. When it starts on its course, it is restless And ripple along in its way. . It is never at rest for a moment; It seems like a child in its plav. At first it is small and so sparkling As bright as the sun light it gleams; Half concealed by the bushes and grasses, A thread of pure silver it seems. But it grows and cuts deeper its channel, And loses its spirit so gay. For often it seems to be thoughtful, And forms in deep pools on the way. It flows on through dell and through village, ’Till the banks of that once tiny rill Are burdened by town and by farm house And its w-aters turn many a mill. A lesson I learn from the brooklet With its murmur, its ripple, its glide, That grows till at last 'tis a river And boats may be borne on its tide; Two things it is ever achieving No matter how small it may be; -It is ever re-carving its channel And it ever flows on towards the sea. And the brooklet, so small that the pebbles rimklrt Determine the course of its tide, By flowing persistently onward Has carved out its valley so w ide. And so like the course of the brooklet The course of our lives ought to be. We should strive for some goal worth attaining, As the brook flows anon towards the sea. In our childhood we play in the sunshine. But soon we must serious grow; For no boats ever sail on the brooklet That never forms pools or runs slow. Vet a stream must have pools and have rapids, And a life have its work and its play; For just as each pool has its rapids, There’s a joy and a care in each day. The life that’s all ponds becomes stagnant. Or if it moves onward at all— Like the brooklet that runs slowest the longest, Will at last have the farthest to fall. • It was this that the brooklet seemed saying, In tones that were wonderf’ly sweet. As I sat on its bank in the summer And it rippled along at my feet. There are songs just as sweet as the brooklet’s And each has a meaning as true; And these songs with their menage of gladness Will cheer you in all that you do. And just as’this brooklet so simple. Has taught me this lesson anew, May the things that you read from this booklet, Be a lesson of value to you.—C. L. Q. Alitmui •Deceased. {Laura Miller Clarence Cather Willis Lewelleh Isaac Hill Eva Hull ... J lie Hun way Hattie Martin Mary Smallwood Harry Jones Emma William Ethel Roach 'Blanche Guard Mamie McGee George Schaeffer Myra Barron Lillian Shahan Arthur Thayer CLASS OF 1886 Mr . W. S. Jackson R. R. Ollicial..... Treasurer. Davis Trust Co.. CLASS OF 1KK7 Mrs. Eva Jones Salesln.ly Mrs. Snow Mrs. T. J. Humphrey Mrs. J. Morgan. Clerk. Pension Bldg... CLASS OF 1888 Book-keeper...... Mrs. Tanner B. O. Official Mrs. N. Proudfoot ..... Mrs. C. V. Blachart .... Postal Clerk CLASS OF 1889 ‘V-V Francis Best Mary Leeds .... . Madge Armstrong Lillie Jarvis Ixmie Hull ''Sam Jenkins Teacher Pianist Mrs. J. B. Bradford Manuscript Reader Professor Florist '•Ross Jones Professor. W. Va. University Mary Strauh vHarry Chadduck Sadie Good W innie War thorn Lizzie Brown Effie Turner__ •Brace Slane Bey Rowland D. B. K inkaid CLASS OF 1890 Mrs. D. Simmons Banker Mrs. G. Raymond Mrs. C. Mayer Stenographer Mrs. Watrley Mrs. Steven Mrs. J. R. Timms Lawyer CLASS OF 1891 Oscar Colo Manaffinff Editor. Book Co. Fred Blue ....... Lawyer TMell HaLslup ... Teacher CLASS OF 189C2 Helen Clayton........ Mr . J. C. Deck Nettie Preis ....... Mrs. C. Pilson Cecil Peters ......... Mrs. Cunninffham Grafton. W. Va. San Francisco. Cal. Elkins. W. Va. Belinffton. W. Va. Grafton W. Va. Chicago. 111. Grafton. W. Va. Parkersburg. W. Va. Washington. D. C. Grafton. W. Va. Kansas City. Mo. Baltimore. Md. Weston. W. Va. Elkin . W. Va. Grafton. W.Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Phil.. Pa. Pittsburg. Pa. Grafton. W. Va. Morgantown. W. Va. Morgantown. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Hluefield. W. Va. Wheeling. W. Va. Cumberland. Md. High Point. N C. M.-innington, W. Va. Denver. Col. ____ Chicago. III. Philippi W. Va. Stotersville. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Metz. W. Va. Fairmont. W. Va. T ove Herr Marie. Mugler rClara Turner Byron Blue ‘Clay Miller John Deck George Rowland Foll Haislup Nettie Long Susan Mngill HaMie Jenkins F'oyd Patton Carrie Dent Jid. Compton Lloyd Fast Florence Kimmel Mattie Jaco J-Cate Koelz Etta Lucas Carrie Sinsel A '■ rare Blue •May Davidson Laura Jennings Allie Mallonee Marion Herr Bertie Anderson Nettie Nuzum Bessie Poe . .Dorsey Herr Oscar Slain ■Jicttie Watkins -Alfred Holt ’ Zeppa Furbee Lillie Madera Bessie Compton Wayne Blue Hugh Warder Allie Jonning-i 'Alma Friedman Mollie Rendfe ■sLiliie Martin William Cassell William Holt Stella Stubbins Mrs. R. White Mrs. DeVries Mr . J. Hughe Merchnnt C..ahior. Armour Co. Pastor CLASS OF 1894 Mrs. J. Sleet Mr . Jordan At Home Mrs. W. Jenkins Car Distributor ... Pastor Farmer CLASS OF 1896 Mrs. O. J. Fleming Teacher Book-keeper Mrs. T. Henderson Mr . Sellers Mrs. L. B. Brvdon Mrs C. A. Sinsel Mrs. W. Adair Mr . N. Norri Mrs. Jackson Mrs. Maddox Clerk Mrs. C. V. Miller Mgr. Mirror Factory CLASS OF 1896 Teacher Druggist Mr . H Wyckoff Trained Nurse Mr . Carskadon M ne Inspector Lawyer Mr . C. Rogers Mrs Rothchilds Mrs. C. Broom Mrs. B. Z. Hoi vers tott CLASS OF 1897 Commercial Salesman. Banker .... Mrs. S. Jenkins Birmingham. Air. Sweet Springs. Vn. Schenectady. N. Y. Grafton. W. va. Grafton. W. Va. Stubenvillc. Ohio. Norfolk. Va. Imperial. Pa. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Gladstone. New York. Grafton, W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Fairmont. W. Va. Pittsburg. Pa. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Owinza. Idaho. Charleston. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Statesville. N. C. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W.Va. Washington. D. C. Clarksburg. W. Va. Seward. Alaska. Grafton. W. Va. Clarksburg. W. Va. Richmond Va. Kevser. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Bellingham. Wash. Gage Ok la. Grafton. W. Vn. Ethel New Ion Stenographer Parkersburg W. Va. Nettie Be der Teacher Grafton. W. Va. A ana no- Stenographer Grafton W Va. Mary Leuthke Mrs. G- Hvchmer Grafton. W. Va. Merle Watkins CLASS OF 1898 Student Penn. University, Philadelphia. Pa. Delbert Robinson Book-keeper Fairmont. W. Va. Carl Holy Asst. Bank Cashier Sutton. W. Va. Mabel White At Home Grafton. W. Va. A la Rose CLASS OF 1899 Mrs. A. Gall Grafton. W. Va. Lois Rogers Clerk Grafton, W. Va. Marie Holy Mrs. Jonston Pit'sburg. Pa. Lulu Leith Mrs. F. Clark Grafton. W. Va. Daisy Kesser Ethel Augir Mrs Studchaker Greensboro. N C. ' Carrie Brown Trained Nurse Baltimore. Md. Mollie Newlon Stenographer Parkersburg. W. Va. Nettie Maxwell Stenographer M s. F. 8 tan berry Pittsburg. Pa. I'hilia England Spencer. S. C. Hannah De woody Mrs. C. Proodfoot Grafton. W. Va. Jed W. Robinson Lawyer Grafton W. Va. Henry Ko« lx Ib.il Maker Moline. 111. James Haislup E'ectrical Engineer Rosemont, W. Va. George Nuzum Edward Dudley William Brown Markin Colerider Walter Blue Maud Miller Virginia K. Reed Elizabeth Kenny Carrie Row Hattie Patton • -Ada Nuzum •Vivian Turner Kate Pillion %pess� e Gough Elizabeth Knott? Carl Byers Hardy Foreman Grace Tregalias A ice Cassell oallie Davidson Minnie Lucas...... Grace Mu trier Harry Friedman Morgan Knotts CLASS OF WOO Mechanical Engineer Baltimore. Md. Surveyor Mazatlan. Sina Loa. Mexico. Grace Cassell Grace White Wilhelmina Knotts Electrical Engineer Mrs E F. Goodwin Clerk ....Trained Nunn Mrs. H. T. Colo Trained Nurse CLASS OF 1901 At Home Mrs. Edward Sawyer Mrs. H. C. Owen Music Teacher At Home Clerk Electrical Engineer Mrs J. Wolfe Mrs. Johnson Stenographer At Home........ ..Mrs. C. Rector..... Lawyer Teacher ..... CLASS OF 1902 Teacher Teacher ..... Teacher ... Kansas City. Mo. Clarksburg. W. Va. Grafton W. Va. Giafton W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Wheeling. W Va. ........ Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Lcsmalinston. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va.. R. F. I� . Grafton. W. Va. Pittsburg. Pa. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. ....Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Cameron. W. Va. Grafton. W. a. ... Bentons Ferry. W '� • Fairmont. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. R. F. D- Myrtle Knotti--Mab'e Watkins ■v«o Morgan Ella Riley '■Edna Burk ' Harry Abbott -Nell Fahey ■Ruby Bonafteld Gillian Holt ... Gillian lamthke Hazel War then Crpdrica Koe'z Carrie Burk ' Warder Tutt ' Louise Byers - Xoby Brown Nina Gaskins yEva ShafTerman •Jessie Fawcett James Allender Rex Augir ■Robert Chenoweth Ernest Koelz th ma? Vance Roy Hall Lillian Blaney Ertha Lee Core •Rosaline Kennedy - Blanche Watkins Telephone Operator At Home Teacher ... Mrs. C. Kirby Mrs. R. Furbee Bank Clerk ____ At Home Teacher CLASS OF 1 0 Book-keeper Mrs. Warder Tutt Mrs. Marion Lucas Cashier Telephone Collector B O Clerk....... At Home....... Bank Clerk Teacher Mrs. Clarence Bloom Mrs. C.has. Shaw CLASS OF 19fM Student W. Va. University. Grafton. Grafton. Grafton. Grafton. Grafton. Grafton. Grafton Grafton. W. Va. W. Va. W. Va. W. Va. W Va. W. Va. W. Va. W Va. Grafton W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. R. F. D. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W'. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Baltimore. Md. Colorado Springs. Col. Morgantown. W. Va. Jo Clare Hendrickson Beryl Tutt Rhea Hilderbrand Lottie Prison ...... ■Georgia Ixiwthor Marie Cole Lena Ford Florence Hamilton ■ Holmes Wyckoff '•Edgar Doll Bank Clerk Machinist Clerk Student W Vra. University Mrs. Harry Stiles Stenographer [ --- Teacher ........ ....At Home CLASS OF 1905 Student Women's College ...Grafton. W. Va. Grafton W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Morgantown. W. Va. Mannington. W. Va. Parkersburg. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Baltimore. Md. Stenographer At Home Mrs. E. Kennedy At Home Grafton. W. Va. Lcamalinston. W. Va. Flemington. W. Va. Grafton' W. Va. -Mary Cook vHattie Foreman .Lealie Rogers ■Elinor Tregal las Frank Blaney •Emma Kennedy Pearl Fries -feme Foley Guy Means ■Annie Kinney Nall White Teacher .... Grafton. W. Va. Clerk. Freight Office Grafton. W. Va. Tie Inspector - Grafton. W. Va. CLASS OF 1906 ..... At Home Teacher . .......B. O. Clerk ............ At Home .. P.O. Clerk _ __ At Home Grafton. W. Va. Teacher Grafton. W. V a. Teacher Grafton. W. Va. Student W. Va. University Morgantown. W. Va. Stenographer Grafton. W. Va. CLASS OF 1907 Mountain State B. C. Student Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Crafton. W. Va. Parkersburg. W. Va. 'Evelyn Tapp . KnoU Wanner •'Emma Coffman •jthea Warden Tk llie Davidson Jessie C roc h ran ... i Georgia Coffman ' Seva Kimmel ..Susan Shiner ’Florence White .... ' Myrtle W'hite Bertie Shackelford JUlel Dunnington - Mamie Philllipg Student Bnadihis College---- Teacher.. - ..... Mrs. Earl Jackson Student W. Va. University:.. At Hon.c . _ At Home Student Fairmont Normal At Home At Home Teacher At Raw At Heme. Teacher.............- ... . At Home Ward Lanham Student W. Va. Wesleyan College Harrison Cassell Watch-maker.... -Leslie Poe CLASS OF 190® At Home Clarksburg. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Morgantown. W. Va. Flcmington. W. Va. Buffalo. Minn. Fairmont. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Oakland. Md. Grafton. W. Va. Grafton W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. Heiington W. Va. ... Grafton W. Va. Bucktiacnon. W. Va. .... Grafton. W. Va. Grafton W. Va. .Lawrence Sinsel Clerk Rb a Heirommus Student Western Md. College ‘Agnes Stuck Student Business School .Edna Grinnan Teacher -Earl Philbps Student W. Va. Business School Bohrrta Jackson At Home • Helen Thompson ........... At Home ... .Viuuiiir Gaakins.... .... At Home Grafton. W. Va. Wi st Must r. Md. Baltimore Md. Grafton. W. Va. Clarksburg. W. Va. Grafton. W. Va. East Liverpool. Ohio. Grafton. W. Va. •Aula Lanham Student W. Va Wesleyan College Buckbnnnon W. Va-Mayts Wdl juris ... Student Coll ge of Surgeons Baltimore. Md. Waneta Shinglelon )Clyde Kimmell C� iy Le. nard .. ''Ross Johnson ■ Grace Brown .Ralph Brown -George Bianey •Juan. ij, Bartlett • l .ia Griffith “ fc t lla Eckks Teacher P. O. Clerk Student W. Va. Business School B. O. Clerk Mrs. G. C. Adams Teacher Painter At H me Book-keeper At H m Graft, n. W. 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