Greenfield High School - Bulletin Yearbook (Greenfield, MO)

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'llhis state of affairs continued for some time. Qlack teased Anita incessantly and she never missed an opportunity of expressing her hatred towards him. After nearly a year had passed Mr.. Flynn decided to go to another state. Preparations for departure were soon made, and in a few days the family started on its journey. As the train pulled out of the station Anita looked out of the window and saw the well known figure of Jack Reeves and heard the old teasing cry of: ' Ann, Ann, can't get a man. Hurry and catch him, fast as you can . Anita clinched her hands together and thought angrily: J ack Reeves, if I ever see you again, I will make vou regret your words? sk as Pk Pk wk af -if wr as Pk up . Prof. John Reeves, a young man of four and twenty years was elected president of Alton College. Though he was a member of one of the most famous classes of Yale, he still retained much of his boyish' love for fun g but he had entirely forgotten the nutting expedi- tion,-which was made so long ago, and the part he had taken in it. He had been so en- tirely engrossed in his work at school that old names and places were dim in his memory. One evening he attended a reception which was given at the home of one of his friends. He had become deeply absorbed in a conversation with a teacher from another town. Suddenly his attention was attracted by a figure on the opposite side of the room. Where had he seen that face?. Surely this must be some one he had known. The tall slender figure had now passed through the room into the one beyond. Who is the young lady in white? he asked his friend. Oh, the one who just went into the other room 'F' Said his friend following the di- rection of his eyes. That is Miss Flynn, the niece of our hostess. She is said to be a very brilliant and talented young lady. And one can see for himself that she is very beautiful, thought Prof. Reeves, but he only said aloud: Will you accompany me to our hostess? Iwish to be presented to her niece. Miss Flynn and her aunt had now entered the room again. Anita, looking up, caught the puzzled expression with which Prof. Reeves was regarding her. She immediately recog- nized him and remembered the last time she saw him. Ah, here is my chance, she thought. I know you, Mr. Reeves, but you evidently have forgotten me. So much the better. She was now interrupted from her thoughts by the approach of Prof. Reeves and his friend. They were presented to her in a moment by her aunt. So 1 was not mistaken, she thought, but she gave no sign that she had ever met him. I must be mistaken, was the conclusion of Prof. Reeves. If we had ever met be- fore, she has also forgotten it. That night Prof. Reeves and Constance Anita Flynn were both troubled. Prof. Reeves' slumbers were disturbed by visions of a tall slender figure in white: while Anita said over and over to herself: Must I punish him? He certainly does not deserve it now. Should I do it? At last she fell asleep undecided and dreamep of pulling some person's hair, at first it was Jack Reeves whom she treated this way but gradually the person took on the appearance of Prof. John Reeves. A few months later Prof. Reeves and Anita were standing together in the same room where they had met that night when they each had been so strangely affected by the sight of the other. You see, Prof. Reeves was saying, I do not know your name, you have always been Miss Flynn to me. What must I call you ?i' ' ' You may call me Anita, replied Miss Flynn roguishlyg then looking up to him she continued: But you used to be happiest when you called me Speckled Ann Flynn. Prof. Reeves stood amazed g floods of half forgotten memories crowded his braing he saw once more the brown curls and flashing blue eyes of the child he had teased so un- mercifully. He said imploringly: Anita forgive me for my cruelty, then. Let me atone forit by a life a life long devotion to youf' Then half laughingly he contm ued: Ann, Ann, you've found the man, Hurry and take him, you certainly can. Anita forgave him.

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Anti. Her full name was Constance Anita Flynn. This rather curious combination of names was the consequence of having a romantic mother and a remote lrish ancestor. Among her friends and acquaintances she was known as Annie, or Anita. Some had ventured to call her Ann, but they never dared risk it a second time. Anita resented this familiarity. To her childish soul the name Constance Anita was wonderful, something sacured to herself and to be respected by others. All her, play-fellows had discovered this fact, some by being the victim of Anita's terrible temper, others by seeing the awful punishment meted out to others who had thus presumed. They truly had learned to respect her temper if not her name. In spite of all this Anita was a favorite with everyone. It was a question whether this was caused more by her attractive, winning ways, or her beautyg for Anita was really beautiful. Her plump round body was active and graceful as a bird's, her features were glowing with joy and vigorous health, dark brown curls cluste-red around the shapely headg lashes of the same dark color shaded eyes of deepest blue 5 her nose slightly tilted upward giving a pert, piquant expression to her whole countenance. , One feature especially notice- able, but in no way lessening her beauty, was the fact that Anita was hopelessly freckledg though this had been mentioned very few times in her presence during the ten short years of her life. Soon, however it gave her even more annoyance than her name had given her. . One day the report that a strange family was coming to the village, was circulated among the residents. This caused quite an excitement among the children, as there was a boy and girl of their own age in the family. They wished to see them come much more than the others. Their wish was gratified, when the new family moved into the village and they found there was two more to share their sports. Robbie Green, who lived next door to the newcomers, was the first to make their ac- quaintance. He, then told his friends all about them and concluded bv saying: Yes, Jack teases everyone, but just wait 'till he sees Anita. Let's see if he teases her. The chance to see if Jack would tease Anita soon came. It was late autumn when the Reeves family moved to Centerville. Soon after they came Robbie organized a nutting party and Jack and Rosa Reeves were invited to go along. On the afternoon when they started Anita was detained for some time after the rest had gone but joined them at a certain tree where they stopped for nuts. When she joined the party all were so busily engaged that she was not noticed for a few minutes. , Finally Jack raised up and caught a glimpse of her. , Boys, he said, who is that speckled girl over there? This question was asked in a rather loud tone and Anita's eyes fiashed ominously. Constance Anita Flynn, was the reply. Wh-a-a-t? gasped Jack. The name was repeated. , I k Why don't they call you Ann? It sounds better with Flynn, was Jack's next remar . At this Anita grasped a basket which was near, and hurled it straight at Jack, who easily avoided it. I believe, he continued, that Speckled Ann Flynn is better than that. But if I were you Pd change my name as soon as possible when,I grew up. Ann, you mnst marry as soon as you get a chance. This was too much for Anitaf with a cry of rage she rushed toward Jack who was now sitting on a large rock. In a minute her small hands were buried in his curly black hair and then he received the worst pumishment of his life. When Anita had shaken Jack until she was tired she suddenly let go and went flying towards home. Jack shouted after her derisively: Ann, Ann, get you a man! Hurry and get him, 'soon as you.can. , At this there were screams of laughter from the other children and Ann became al- most frantic with rage and grief. The party now broke up and all returned home but all remembered what had happened. After this whenever Anitathreatened to display her tgm- per, the words: Ann, Ann, can't get a man, would send her home immediately. ' -'---W-- iw-'1 f-:::aei.,.f':.:'.:efe.e.r3,:M..vs ,,u-am.-gtg

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In some cases time is being allowed for good behavior. Others have served extra time for forfeiting paroles or taking part in mutinies. It is expected that each one of these, whose photographs appear elsewhere, may become a good citizen. We wish them good for- tune but do not desire to represent them at other than their true worth. These extracts from the individual records on the prison blotter will convey some idea of their characteristics: AMAZINGLY FRECKLED CARR, alias ToM-Awfully cute, height 5 ft. 1 in., weight 110, num- ber 3 shoe, light curly hair, blue eyes, thin lips, pug nose, uncertain temperament, very ac-- complishedf Quite at ease even in the presence of kings. KNOWING HOLMES, alias ALEIREIJ--Height 5 ft. 105 inches, weight 175, number 135 shoe, hair medium dark and curly, blue eyes, long nose, mouth large, a dozen or so freckles. A perfect marvel to Warden Little and the prisoners studying physics under her. Has escaped twice during his term but was captured each time. LACES AND GRAcEs MARSHALL--One of the smallest, not the youngest, height 5 ft. lin., weight 1092 lbs, number 4 shoe, brown curly hair, eyes gray and brown, sharp nose, thin lips, long face. Has served six years on account the number of times she has escaped. Es-p pecially fond of pretty clothes and boys. LADIES MAN COLLINS, alias DEAcoN-Height 5 ft. ll inches, weight 165, shoe number 12, hair brown and curly, eyes gray, nose slightly turned up, lips 'always have a position as if he were about to say prunes, walks with a slight twist. Is a perfect Beau Br.Immel and the ladies can't resist him. Has served three years here, being transferred from Everton. QUAKER MEETING FINLEY alias Toor-Height 5 ft. 11 in., weight 140, brown hair, brown eyes, long nose, number 11 shoe, never Says much. Has a way of making the wardens think he's angelic, still he's always ready to do stunts . CARRIE NATION HEADLEE-Height 6 feet, weight two hundred minus fifty, number 6 shoe, curly hair, of demi-blond type, blue eyes, straight nose and a few freckles, quite a singer, tempetuous, a busy worker, does things up as quickly as possible. CHICKEN CHOWDER MELCHER, alias AUNT EMMY-Height 5 ft. 6 inches, weight 130, number 4 shoe, light brown hair, blue eyes, thin lips, round face, perfect complexion, has served four years. Always knows what she wants to do and does it except in love affairs, where she seems to be unable to decide the all important questibn: Which Shall it be? X WINTER LOVER TOWNLEY, alias PEACEEUL--Height 5 ft. 11 inches, weight 160 lbs, broad square shoulders, number 10 shoe, brown yellow hair, brown eyes, Severely calm and dignified has done a four-year stretch, a splendid orator, speaks with a slight drawl. Girls all crazy' about him but he has eyes for but one. , TICKLISH GRETHER, alias FUZZY-Height 5 ft. 3 inches, weight 120, number 4 shoe, curly light brown hair, blue eyes, pink cheeks, pretty teeth, turns toward athletics, champion tennis and basket ball player, high temper, keen intellect, rather eccentric. Received higher non- nrs than any other prisoner. EVER SMILING HOLMAN, alias RASTUS-Height 5 ft. 7 inches, weight 140, number l0 shoe, turn-up nose, lots of freckles, brown, slightly curly hair, mischievous gray eyes, always' good natured and really quite a lovable young person, has served his entire sentence of four years. BLUSHING CALFEE, alias D-Height 5 ft. 11 9110 inches, weight 135, number 4 shoe, masses of Shiny black hair, blue goo-goo eyes, peaches and cream complexion, long nose, broke out two years ago and was not recaptured for a year. Is madly in love, therefore everything is beautiful to her. DECIDEDLY PUGNOSE HARRISON, alias HUCKLEBERRY, alias JOHN HENRY-Height 5 ft. 6 inches, weight one hundred and-. Has pale blue eyes that look lovingly in a Western direction, number 7 shoe, light hair, milky white complexion, small ears, loves evervbody. Takes nothing seriously and in general: When she's good She's very, very good, but when she's bad she's horrid. MEEK AS MOSES RUSSELL-Four feet 115 inches high, weight something less thiiif the ordi- nary, No. 4 shoe, turned up nose, pale yellow complexion, is characterized by!-lliierllsad sweet smile, loves only a few but those intently. Has served only three years: owing' to gool corr- duct pardon is granted.. 1 K WoN'r-STAY-EoR-CLAss-MEETING DUNCAN-Height 5 ft. 2 inches, weight 115, pug nose, blue eyes, freckles and a little bit of black hair, always has something to say and savs it. Likes the boys fine, Earls especially. Served four years and came out second in the way ofgrades-.