Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1904 volume:

EMM NO CLASS OF 1904 DEDICATION. TO MISS STELLBEGER AND MISS PRESTON, WHOSE SYMPATHY AND ASSISTANCE HAVE DONE SO MUCH TO MAKE THE ANNUAL POSSIBLE, THIS NUMBER IS HEARTILY DEDICATED. Smith Barnes, £)oltbay (Boobs. , ine Stationery. 2c. ftenyon, ficabquartcrs for tl e famous Florence boaters atib Coohs. Also a complete line of l?olihay (Boohs, pech Brothers, Booksellers X)earsey’s JBolihay (Boohs The largest line ever shown, at Popular Prices. The finest Millinery Parlors in the County The largest stock of Underwear, Hosiery, Golf Gloves. Mittens. Etc., in the city, at CUT PRICES. House Furnishings Department complete with Everything of the best kind, at lowest Prices. For use in the kitchen. We give Red Trading Stamps and redeem them. Bearsey’s. £. 21. Buck, £ot xV � rsh(£lasS (Brocertes, anb Stationers, IBall paper anh IDinhoro Shahes, 2 7 IDcst Main Street, 3onia, 21Tich. the reliable Clothier, Sells first«cla$s tjooh? at Popular prices. Crochery, Samps, (Blassmare, Cinuxtre, (Branite IBare, $0 to (B. £ phelps Son, Bell ’phone 223. Citijcns ’phone 84. 334 336 West Ittain St. Established mi. 01. C. Page Co. Bankers. Best Brade of Coal and ttlood. highest Price for Brain, Beans. $c. Both ’Phones, no 26. Che national Bank, iMla, mith. Che only national Bank in the County. Interest Paid on Deposits. Capital $80,200 Deposits $383,570.72 Ionia County Sayings«Bank, Tonia, mich. H. R. WAGAR. Pres. JOHN GREENOP. Vice Pres. A. S. WRIGHT. Cashier. Directors: H. R.Wagar John Greenop F. H.Doland C. J. Rumsey R. Lee Page L. N. Olmsted A. S. Wright Terry Dolan Interest Paid on Sayings Deposits. Ulhen you want Tresh and Taney «Groceries« Cry « « « Baight $ 3epson. 01. C. Hmphlett, Grocer. We invite a share of your patronage. Opposite the Bailey Bouse. E. mathure, WEST END Confectioner. Wholesale and retail dealer in Jill kinds of Truit, nuts, Candies. See our Christmas Line. Best in City. Begin now. J! deposit of $1.00 will start you with one of our Borne Savings Banks. You will be surprised at the results. State Sayings Bank Tonia, mich. � � « «« « I « %0 «« ' • « « • 0% « t « % � %0 0 % • 0 0% % 0 0% «• • � • 0 0% % 0 0 % 0 0 % • 0 % %0 0% %• 0 % % 0% % 0 0% John Cm Taylor. :: % • % 0 0 % • 0 0 % %0 0% % 0 Allen Sm Wright. %0 0 % • 0 0 • 0 0% % % 0 % % % 0 0 % 0 0% 0 0 % « 0 0 %� 0 % « 0 0 � % • ;j James Vos per. % • % %0 0% • 0 0 % % 0 0 % % 0 0 % « «� « 0 0 0 • • % « 0 0 « % • %0 0 « 0 % John C. Taylor, oneof the editors of the Ionia Standard, in 1890 wns elected to the Board of Education, of which he is the president. Alien S. Wright came to Ionia from Springfield, Ontario. He attended school in Fireman’s hall, and also in the Episco- pal chapel, where the church now stands, previous to the erection of the Grammar school. He has been in the dry goods business forty-two years. In 1883 he was elected a niember of the Board of Education. At present he is cashier of the Ionia County Savings Bank. James osper, after qualifying in the Saranac school and the State Normal, taught at Odessa and Woodland Center. He later became principal of the school in his native village. Subsequently he was admitted to practice in State and Federal courts and has been a member of the School board for the last thirteen years. f board OR EDUCATION James L. Fowle, Vetnon . Fred A. m Smithm Stiven« When the war broke out in 1861, Janies L. Fowle was one of the many who followed his country’s flag to the battlefield. In 1887 he came to Ionia, and for the last fifteen years has been associated with the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany, of which he is now secretary. In 1900 he was elected a member of the Board of Education Vernon H Smith came to Michigan in 1858. He held the posi- tion of Register of Deeds for two terms, at the end of which time he studied law under Hon. Lemuel Clute. In 1881 Mr. Smith was elected Judge of theCircdit Court In 1893 he became a member of the School Board, which position he has held eight years. Fred A. Stiven was born in Ionia, attended the loifia Public Schools, and afterwards the Detroit Business College. He has held the position of cashier at Page’s Bank for some time. In 1900 he was elected as one of the members of the Board of Education and is on the committee for the man- agement of the school library and grounds. Charles L. Bemis. Lettic V. Stellbcrger. Jerome W. Howard. g Hassie Preston. Charles L. Bemis is a graduate of the Agricultural and State Normal Colleges, has been superintendent of the Ionia Public Schools for almost twelve years. Before coming to Ionia he taught in Lyons and Portland. Lottie V. Stellberger qualified in the Ionia School and the U. of M. Later she took charge of the department of language and is now principal. Jerome V. Howard, who has charge of the Ninth Grade room, was acting principal of the Lansing High School previous to his coming to Ionia. His preparations were made at the State Normal and the University. Hassie Preston received her early education in the Ionia schools ■ and later entered the University, then was engaged as teacher in our schools and is now at the head of the Eng- lish department. Photo, by Stocoum Lcora Chapin. f 1 f m William D. g Chamberlain. ¥ 0 f Grace Wood. 0 f Susie A. Perine. Leora Chapin is a graduate of the St. Johns High School and the State Normal at Ypsilanti. After teaching mathe- matics in the State Normal of Pennsylvania, she came to Ionia last fall, to take charge of the mathematics in the High School. William D. Chamberlain, who is a graduate of Olivet, Chicago Normal, Cedar Rapids and Ypsilanti Business College, has taught penmanship, book-keeping and drawing in the High School. Grace Wood, a graduate of the Charlotte High School and the Ypsilanti Normal, came to Ionia last fall and is now a teacher in the High School. Susie A. Perine, a graduate of the Albion High School and college, occupies a position in the Ionia High School as a teacher of science. OFFICERS V. W. C. A IONIA HIGH SCHOOL. President—Theo Goodwin Vice-President—Lora Normington Secretary—Pearle Williams Treasurer—Emma Dunsmore MEMBER3 OF THE V. W. C. A. IONIA HIGH SCHOOL. Bertha Beckwith Lora Normington Emma Dunsmore Lotf Patiney PearleXonckrite Pearle Williams Mabel Witzel Lora Goodwin Louise Schmidt Miss Preston Grace Templeton Miss Chapin Theo Goodwin Flora Wolverton Floy Churchill Gail Churchill Amanda Howard Mary Harter Bonnie Reid Miss Stellbergef Miss Hutchins Ethel Barnard Harriet Bates Photo, by Stocoum I hclo. by Stocs i m THE Y. W. C. A. CHE Young Women’s Christian Association, of the High School, endeavors to bring the girls of different classes into closer contact, and at the same time to encourage a higher purpose in life. It especially strives, by its semi-annual receptions and by its personal wor , o ma e the new girls feel at home. The past year has seen great improvement in this Association. Iwomem )ers« the Middle-West Summer Conference, at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. For several } ears on y one had been sent The average attendance at the regular weekly prayer meetings has Dee� greater this fall than for some time, and in many other ways the Association is advancing m such a way as to make its members expect much from it during the coming year. nc it p i the work to be done will be received through the delegate to the State Convention at psi an i this fall. The smallest effort is not lost; Each wavelet on the ocean tossed Aids in the ebb tide or the flow; Each rain drop makes some flower blow. Each struggle lessens human woe. THE FRESH M EI N The Freshmen grin, and grin, and grin. The Freshmen grin some more; The Freshmen grin, and grin, and grin. As they cross the High room floor. CLASS OF 1906 Isabel Swarthout Otis Sprague William Smith Ku8ebia Sage Etta Storey William Templeton Fred Vaughn Ethel Wooden Abe Welch Leo White Flora Wolverton Margie Wcisgerber Lee Howard Herbert Holmes William Barrett Louise Baerd Lynn Crispin Frank Corcoran Gail Churchill Floy Churchill Vernon Carpenter Rose Curtia Ethel Ed 1 in Fred Everest Ethel Fuller Ethel Fox Edna Faulkner Bernice Gould Roy Horsman Gardner Howard Clarissa Hinds Katharine Howard Mabel Hinds Mary Harter Fred Kirsheman Louise Miske Max Panuey Bertha Peasley Emma Pinkhatn Nelson Powell Bonnie Reed Ray Robertson Ada Shelly Russell Schmoltz A TRIP. DURING the latter part of December, 1900, a company of young people, having spent a most delightful Christmas at the home city of Ionia, left there for a trip to the southern states, hoping to escape the extreme cold weather of the north by spending a few weeks in the sunny south. Our party went directly to New York and thence took a steamer for St. Augustine, Florida. We reached that city early in the morning, thus enabling us to visit the ruins, which were once the most im- portant and best buildings of our nation The next day we left for Palm Beach, our home for the first few weeks of our visit. While here my companion suggested our visiting one of the Bahama islands; hut as the majority did not care for this, she and I started out alone on this pleasure trip. On the way to the island we chanced to meet a passing ship, the Lentulus, heavily laden with dark looking objects. These queer looking specimens aroused our curiosity, and as we neared the shore of the Great Ahaco island, and saw a group of men standing idly about piles of nets filled with objects strangely resembling those seen on the ship, Lentulus, our curiosity became greater. We began questioning at once, hut the people thought, “Oh, well, they are simply Americans,” and gave us such blunt answers that we could scarcely restrain ourselves till wo reached the shore. Having nearly reached the conclusion that the nets were filled with fish just brought in by fishermen, we were greatly surprised to hear that what we had thought truly wonderful, were “nothing hut sponges.” Unwilling to confess that we knew almost nothing concerning the sponge, we wandered off to view other points of interest in the island. Just before leaving, we found that our friends had been left to them- selves We approached very quietly, so as not to he observed by them, and heard them talking very ear- nestly over something that evidently was very near their hearts. 1 do not often indulge in evesdropping, hut in this instance it was difficult to refrain from doing so. We were able to distinguish only a few phrases, such as, “They don’t know anything about us, do they?” “Hut they want to, don’t they?” Then a generous fellow said: “If they come again, I’ll tell them.” Fully convinced that they were talking about us, we made ourselves known. Great was the embar- rassment of the ones who had been giving vent totheir inmost feelings about us, but we soon relieved them of this by telling them how very much we would like to hear their story. They all brightened up at this, hut none seemed to dispute the right of the aforesaid generous speaker to relate his autobiography. “1 suppose,” began he,“you, who are so unable to understand perfect beauty, think I am a very ugly looking creature (and we certainly did), hut I flatter myself that among our little colony at the bottom of the water near by, I was one of the most beautiful and intellectual members. “As I lie here, I may say that I am just as I ought to he, that is—composed of three materials, lime- stone, calcareous or siliceous substance, and horny fibre. Hut bye and bye, I shall he taken off to some place to be prepared for market, or in other words, my limy substance will betaken away, and I will he put at the mercy of a hard-hearted druggist, only to be sold in town to some “sweet little child,” who will use me so roughly that 1 will soon be worn out and cast aside. Hut I must not indulge in a melancholy strain. “Some persons (possibly you) are ambitious to acquire names. In my life I have had live names, and no hearts have been smitten whatever. The name my mother first gave me was “Egg.” A common sort of name I admit, but it answered her purpose exactly Next she called me “Morula,” then “Hlas- tula,” after that, “Gastrula,” and at last 1 was an adult and needed no other name. “Among our class are little tow heads, negroes, and many other varieties, but, I myself, am nothing hut a beautiful shade of golden brown.” Although we were extremely sorry to do it, we knew that in order to reach our boat to take us hack to Palm Beach, we must close our interesting as well as profitable interview. With many thanks to our obliging little friend, we hastily departed, hearing as a parting word: “Don’t forget us or our story, and next time you have occasion to use one of us, remember “what we are.” HERNICE GOULD. CLASS or 1006 TKNTM QHAOK Harvey J Bo tick Theresa Cryderuian John Krikson Claude Fande Edward Lampkin Vernon H Smith Bessie Balconi Lynn Bamborough Hattie Brookins Jessie Carpenter Einnia Casterlin Lillian Cornell Pearl Conkright Abby Curtis Albert Eddy Adah Hall Jennie Hartwell Roberta Hemingway John Hodgkins Erma Jones Lawson Knowles Clarence Merriett Blanche Reynolds Jessie C Steele Luella Wright Raymond Beckwith Grace French Louise Kennedy Mary Micks Bertha Wing Chester Willard Morice Yeomans OBJECTS FORMED BY CLOUDS RAVE you ever watched the effects of the moonlight upon the clouds? As the clouds move on they form all sorts of mysterious objects and the moon shining brightly seems to change these objects from one color tp another. It was still quite early in the evening, and the dying light of day was giving place to the pale light of the moon. The dew, which lay heavy on the grass, glistened like brilliants. The sky gleamed with a lustrous blue, while across it floated a few white clouds, and as they moved in towards the moon they deepened to a golden shade. At first a snow covered mountain was formed by one of these clouds, and then as this cloud separated, deep valleys and ravines appeared. As the clouds sailed on they changed in color, first from a pale blue to a deep blue, then to a violet hue, and finally assumed a pinkish color. Away in the distance appeared a stream with silvery waves,and over one side of this stream hung a great rugged rock. A little further down the stream was seen the beautiful falls, the spray of which shone like diamonds. Then, as the clouds came together again they seemed to form a glasier. Then, again, were seen forms which resembled human faces, and a great many different objects in the sky to which the moonlight lent a most beautiful aspect. LILLIAN CORNELL. “Mr. Beniis, we’ve been thinking What a joyous class we’d be, If all Physics were transported Far across the northern sea.” CLASS OF 1604 officers: President—Victor McCurdy Vice President—Sarah Derthick Secretary—Nellie B Hall Treasurer—Herbert Hall Yell Master—A volin Whipple color© : Green and White. A is for A volin the It of ’04, B is for Bertha who sometimes does soar; C is for Carrie who never grieves, D is tor Donald whom no one believes; E stands for Kva with never a bow F is fast Football played by Rauch; (i for our guests,one and all, h for the Herbs, short and tall. I often yell till my throat is sore J ust for Jacob who always wants more. K for the kick wj? give a Semorite, L for love in which the Lucys delight; H is for Mary who never Steele, N for small Nellie who sometimes, big, feels, O h! do you of the rows? (because) P for the Pearls that Williams en Dows Q is the question of Sarah to ask, R is Roberta who takes the boys to task. S tuart and Sadie both pictures draw T hat Theo admits to be without flaw. U that are tired of this kiddish prattle, V ictor give a pipe and Vern a rattle, W ill, you admit Beck’s sister is swell X press yourself and all goes Well, Y ou we bid active for the class of ’04 Z u gelieti liach hause guten tag. A VOLIN V WHIPPLK. CLASS Pholo. by ftncoum '04 Photo, by Stocoum -or- Photo, by Stocoum CLASS PROPHESY OF 904. many a night have I gaze I at the «tara trying to read in their twinkling depths, the events of years to come. Many a day while walking to school, I have watched the flight of birds trying to decide by their movements the mysteries of the future. Many a time while sitting in the schoolroom I have watched my classmates, trying to imagine what changes time would bring to each one of them. One day as I was thinking of this, I imagined myself in an airship on my way hack to the dear old city of my school days. While there I visited a friend, who, having always had a great in- terest in our ambitious and prosperous class, had followed each one in his career and had saved the following clippings from newspapers: Florida Mr. Victor McCurdy will this evening give a lecture o.n the dangers of the Nicotine Habit. All are most cordially invited, especially the young men of our city. This was so encouraging that I took up the others and proceeded further with great zest. New York—The Misses Kva Montgomery and Roberta Hemmingway, last week gave one of the most elaborate balls of the season. The decorations were especially good, being under the direction of Miss Belle Rogers and Mr. Stuart Barnes. Florence A famous painting of Miss Sadie Van Doren’s will be unveiled tomorrow in the Art Gallery. Miss Van Doren has lately become famous in the eyes of the public and this will be welcome news to many. Philadelphia—Rev. Jacob Moore will hold a series of revival meetings here next week. He will be ably assisted by the city missionary, Miss Jessie Seymour. Ionia -Miss Nellie Hall has accepted the position of Latin teacher in the Ionia High school. We congratulate Miss Hall on her success in securing this position. San Francisco—Mr. James Avery’s bowling alley was last week destroyed by fire. The damage was fully covered by insurance in the Mutual Insurance Company. Ionia—Miss Lucy Panney is home on a short vacation. This young lady has held a responsible position as nurse, in New Jersey. She reports as having had for her last patient, Mr. Herbert Hall, who received a wound while acting as Lieutenant in the lT. S. infantry. Mr. Hall graduated from West Point with honors and is now entering upon a military career. Lyons Mr. Donald Barker, the professional hypnotist, will bring Mr. Vern Anderson, his seven-day sleeper, to this city during the fair. These Rip Van Winkle trances of Vern’s were noticeable in his school days. Ionia —The Messrs. Stiven Sc Ran h, grocers, will occupy the store recenti}' vacated by Pinkham Peters, milliners. It is hoped these two young men will enliven the business of our city. Chicago The Misses Sarah Derthick and Lucy Vaughn will reppen their dancing school, Friday evening. Great patience will In shown; terms will be reasonable and satisfaction will be given to all. Oetroit 1 he following telegram was received from Manila: “The mission workers, Misses Lora Normington and I earl Williams arrived here .safely. Mission Headquarters. Til ho. Goodwin.” I aris -C ol. A. YYhippie, formerly of the I. H. S., recently 'engaged a young French noble in a duel. The Colonel was slightly inju ed and says that after this he will keep his erratic ideas to himself. Memphis—Miss Pearle I) w s latest novel is now on sale at all book stores. Miss Witzel pronounces this the greatest production of the age. The following items were all clipped from an Ionia paper: Miss Bertha Burr Beckwith, of Grand Rapids, ‘chalk talker , will entertain her friends next Thursday evening.” The Misscs Mary Steele and Carrie Grieves will open a boarding school for girls in September. Miss Louisa Schmid will assist them in this work.” “Dr. Lampkin has opened his dental parlors in Belding.” Suddenly my airship grated on the sand and I once more found myself in the old school room. Many times since I tave tred to read my own future, but as all my attempts were in vain, 1 have decided to let time tell its own tale. ANNK A. CALLOW. EACH SHOULD LIVE FOR SOMETHING. Live for something, have a purpose, And that purpose keep in view; Drifting like a helpless vessel, Thou canst ne’er to life be true. Half the wrecks that strew life’s ocean, If some star had been their guide, Might have long been riding safelyq But they shifted with the tide. —Robert Whittaker. CLASS OF 1603, OFFICERS I President—Homer Win Vice President—Georgia Rosa Secretary—Fred Cornell Treasurer—Perry Howard COL.ORS. Purple and White Photo, by Stocoum CLASS PROPHESY OF 1903. An organ grinder, thought I, on hearing strains of music float toward me, and quickly turned to shun the inevitable rabble surrounding it. Something in the tone, however, attracted me and turning, I was amply rewarded for my trouble, since confronting me was an apparatus resembling a threshing machine, which seemed to be making its way through the crowded thorougfare without engineer or guide. On reaching a point in front of me it suddenly paused, when, from a concealed door a man, smiling and bowing like a mandarin, stepped forth and much to the astonishment of the people, who had evidently considered him a part of the machine, spoke, demanding the name of a youth standing near. The question so suddenly asked of the bashful swain completely flustrated him and blushing furiously, he finally stammered, “Wall, I swan, I’ve clean forgot!” A man standing by supplied this information and thereupon the operator pressed two keys of the machine, hearing the letters of the name given him, when, in response, a voice soared forth proph- esying strange things for the trembling lad. Whispers of spooks and goblins spread through the crowd, but interested, I fearlessly approached, and while ques- tioning the operator, recognized him as Fred Cornell, of the class of 1903. It was his invention, he said, and would prove a great discovery, placing him in the front rank in this age of progress. Wishing to test the invention further, I spelled upon the keyboard the name of Abbie Lovrein. The instrument, promptly responding, prophesied that in the future she was to be seen as making use of her extraordinary gift of elo- quence as an auctioneer, it being reported that she talked so fast it required five weeks for an expert stenographer to record what this marvellous prodigy spoke from her tiny (?) mouth in one short week. This being so astonishingly true to life, banished my fear that in some way Fred had been prevailed upon to try his luck at the fraud trade—thus winning his share of the almighty dollar by working upon the credulity of the populace. So being encouraged. I spelled in succession tin names of my various classmates, beginning with Emma Dunsmore. Emma, the oracle said, would pose for an artist in gay Paris. This artist, whom we know as the vice president of the class of ’03, would gain no little fame dividing her time equally between the palette and the political arena, being known to her constituents as “Reny Ross.” Martha Steele, I found would draw immense audiences to her brilliant, original lectures, and would become well known as a literary critic and impersonator, but, sad to relate, though her revenue from these various accomplishments ought to satisfy the most ambitious, she yet would find herself continually at war with her bank account by reason of the hieroglyphics with which she filled yard after yard of parchment to be sent to one person whom we all must remem ber in our school days. Glenn Freeman, being the next victim, I learned that he would soon join a famous opera company and become at once a favorite basso, though at the outset of his career he had been threatened with an early decline. To the name. Perry Howard, the machine drawled that if’ we would visit a certain large university town, we would see a sign over the door of a neat little ofiice: Original Propositions Solved Here Shortest Method Guaranteed to he Original for Bach Applicant Figures Drawn to Order Geneva Booth, it was prophesied, would go upon the vaudeville stage, her specia'ties being her favorite song, “I’d Leave My Happy Home for You-oo-oo,” and “The Shy Maid’s Highland Fling.” But aside from this, her still ravenous appetite for bon-bons would always be appeased by dainties furnished by the same firm which found favor in her eyes in the far distant school days. The coming millionaire, Clinton Sa-yles, would pride himself particularly upon his stable of fast horses, for with his newly acquired philosophy he would think—A man might indulge in a little ha’mless aiuooesment, don’t cher know? As for Grace Templeton, Jessie Lee and Hester Kitson, they were to form a partnership called the Lee-Temple-Kit Syndicate, or Greek Trust, pledging ihemselves to reject from their office any person unable to give the password, Alpha Be a Delta Gamma. In connection with the preceding news, the oracle said that Alfred Wagner would be arrested by this society on the charge of having attempted to solve the mysteries of its inmost precincts by fraudulent means, namely, with dignified mien and weighty speeches, having learned the alphabet by heart for the occasion. NonneeCope would forsake America, becoming the dainty, sprightly French ma'msellc, having long since outgrown her youthful ambition, “ Hie Sunday School Teacher.” Spelling Kthel Crookshank upon the keyboard, to my surprise the machine creaked as though its capabilities were sorely taxed, but finally spluttered: “Wink, Wink, Witikum,” accompanied by apologies at not being able to say more on the subject. Noting apparent weariness of the machine, yet remembering there were still others whose fate I wished to know, I hastened, and learned there would arise a famous law firm, Wing Dobbins, of which Homer Wing would keep up the reputation of dignity for the firm by his stern bearing and characteristic attitude, index finger pointing at the temple, while William Dobbins would do the greatest part of the work. Tune Smith, it was foretold, would become famous as the cloak fitter for Arnold, Constable Co. Your sympathies, I am sure, will be enlisted on hearing that Hattie Callow would take pity on a poor Deutcher and his nine motherless Kinder. Still one more trial and then this most wonderful instrument might rest. So quickly Jean Fuller’s name was placed upon the keyboard, but here, to my utter mystification, the oracle was obstinately silent. In vain did I try in various ways to gain the coveted knowledge, and turning away I was about to give tip the quest, when I caught a glimpse of the inner- most recesses of this wonderful mechanism, and behold ! thete sat the lady whose fate I was seeking, the oracle of this miraculous discovery (?) which was to place Fred in the front rank. And what of myself? “Thrice happy he whose name has been well spelt.” ANTOINETTE It. CA NFIELD. A QUESTION. If a class of three and twenty Be crowded in real tight, In a ’bus of covered canvas On a moonlight Friday night. And if each and every Junior While riding on his way, Be quite completely covered With ancient eggs, they say, How many daring culprits Would you expect to find, Behind the trees a lurking Along that road inclined? To all, this once seemed easy, To you, the same perhaps. Yet, still remains the question— “The names of those young chaps. Yet—a Board of Health is waiting, To wipe away their sin; If anywhere you meet them, Just say to them, “Step in.” sta r r Editor-in-chief— Belle Rogers Assistunt Editor— Avolin Whipple Business Manager Will Stiven Assistant Business Manager— Herbert Lanipkin Literary Editor— Eva Montgomery ADVISORY BOARO. Miss Stellberger Miss Preston . Miss Perine ASSOCIATE Pearle Williams Victor McCurdy Sadie VanDorn Bertha Beckwith Sarah Derthick James Avery Photo. b Stocoum STAFF Pilots, by Stocou.n Photo, by Stocoum THE EMANON'S BOW. The Emanon makes its bow to the Ionia High School and the public. Although it is the first at- tempt, the Juniors and especially the Board of Editors have reason to believe that it will meet with a fav- orable reception. If this Annual does find favor in the sight of the public, we hope that it will stand as a precedent for succeeding classes We wish to thank all who have assisted us in any way, and especially the Advisory Board, who have kindly assisted us in the correction and arrangement of articles contributed. The Juniors are under obligations to Miss Georgia Ross for the poster cover design. With the good and the bad, the excellencies and the defects, the Annual is submitted to the critical eye of the public with no apology, but with the hope that it will be criticised kindly and stand as a fair ex- ponent of what Juniors can accomplish. E. L. M. t t « A PLEA FOR GREATER INTEREST IN OUR SCHOOLS. Our High school ranks among the first in the state for knowledge derived from text books; but does not take as high a stand in literary clubs where this knowledge is applied. Some people may think it idle study to learn Roberts's Rules of Order, but what is more needed to- day than men and women who know parliamentary law ? Hut the question arises, is there room for this in our curriculum? We would be the first to say yes. All that is needed for such study is a revival of in- terest on the part of all connected with the school and all interested in its welfare. Students, I appeal to you, think more of these issues, and take enough interest in such organiza- tions as to secure representation in the inter-scholastic literary circles. Do your duty and make your school the best. Teachers, exercise your privileges and try to interest your students in these different lines. Patrons and members of board, showr your interest in your school by your patronage and help. There is much for you to do. A. W. « t « WON'T YOU HELP US ? You, my dear reader, may help by your voice and actions to support athletics. You may by your presence and approval help to make more perfect men and women. The rubs received help us to light the sterner battle of life. A new gymnasium is under consideration. It may be proposed in the near fu- ture. Will you not aid us in thought if not otherwise? We trust that you will. H. I. ■ ri m ' H ■T——a—aMwan——MM I cannot say, and I will not nay That he is dead—he in just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming;how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you,O you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return Think of him faring on. as dear In theloveof there as the love of here; Think of him still as the same. I say. He is not dead—he is just away. MELVINS. BEMIS A TALE OF TITLES. One day I went into the library at the High school to read an article on the “Evolution of Man.” I had no more than found the book and turned to the page than 1 heard a voice speaking. As it is strictly against the rules of the school, I wondered who it could be that thus dared to talk above a whisper. Upon looking around I decided that the voice came from the book case on the west side of the room. As soon as I discovered from whence the sound issued, Darwin and his Evolution were forgotten and I listened attentively. Julius Caesar started the conversation, which as near as I can remember, was as follows: “Hamlet, I’m tired of standing still on this shelf. I've been right here for two months without even being dusted. Why cannot we have a little diversion?” At that, Macbeth woke up and asked what they were talking about. When they had explained it to him, they asked Timon of Athens what he thought of having «a banquet and inviting all their associates. “A capital idea,” said he, “we will hare a Thanksgiving spread and get acquainted with each other once more.” Antony and Cleopatra were asked to furnish a menu for this great feast, and Borneo and Juliet were called upon to visit each member of the Shakespearean club and invite them to be present at eight o’clock Thanksgiving evening. They asked King John, King Richard II, King lenry IV, King Henry II, King Henry VI, Richard HI and enry VII to prepare a debate to decide whether or not Louis Tabor is lost. When the plans for the banquet were nearly completed, King Lear suggested that they had no one to serve the menu, so they asked the Two Gentlemen from Verona and the Merry Wives of Windsor to assist in serving the banquet; and this was considered as the highest complimen . It was decided to have several toasts, and Coriolanus, as toastmaster, asked Othello to respond to a toast. Rut as Othello was jealous because he was not chosen toastmaster he would not respond. “Well, as You Like It,” said Corio- lanus, and Cymbeline was chosen. Othello felt insulted to think they would ask Cymbeline to take his place and this nearly caused a “Tempest” of ill-feeling between them. Titus Adrionicus was asked to tell of his travels in the land of the Goths, and he said he would tell a ‘Winter’s Tale” or a “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” or of “The Taming of a Shrew,” which he was sure would interest the guests. “ The Merchant of Venice” was offended because Pericles had asked him if he gave “Measure for Measure” and In- had almost decided to decline the invitation to the banquet, but he was finally persuaded by Troilus and Cressida to Forget and Forgive the mistakes of Pericles.” I his feast was to take place the “Twelfth Night after the plan was proposed. As the committee on arrangements made more or less mistakes, so this committee almost had a ‘ Comedy of Errors” among themselves, but they decided that as “ ill’s Well that Ends Well” they would overlook such small matters and not make “Much Ado About Nothing.” EVA L. MONTGOMERY. HOUSE-BOAT ON THE GRAND. JlH ! to think that we have to stay cooped up in this little town for a week, a whole wi ck, with nothing in the way of amusement;” cried Cleopatra, after Charon had announced that on account of an accident to the machinery of the house-boat, they would have to stay in Ionia a week for repairs. “Well, indeed, this is an outrage, Charon, I never suffered such a delay in all my campaigns,” echoed Caesar. “We noticed a beautiful park, 1 think the}' call it Riverside, just after we went under the bridge,” rejoined Elizabeth and Raleigh, while Cicero and Virgil announced their intention to visit the High school, having heard of the wonderful interpretation of themselves which had been given, and gave an invitation to any of the rest who desired to accompany them. Cleopatra, somewhat revived at this proposal, decided to go and visit the United States History classes, wondering the while if other conquests were in store for her. Bloody Mary not having had any excitement for sometime, decided to go to one of the football games, having heard that they were decidedly according to her ideas of pleasure. So as the bells were stopping, those who had decided to go, were found wending their way across the “campus,” into the school house. It happened to be one of the mornings on which one or more of the Seniors favored us with their essays, and Demosthe- nes, being called upon for a few remarks, praised them, but advised them to follow his own method, namely, a thorough study of Thucydides, and also recommended speaking with a few pebbles in the mouth, as a sure cure for stammering, while practicing in the din of smaller brothers and sisters, in default of a sea, will soon accustom them to the smothered sighs and moans of the afflicted Juniors. Johnson and Boswell went directly to the English Literary classes, where Johnson expressed himself as being very much pleased with the work and made a few remarks, which Boswell immediately took down in shorthand, the study of which had lately been taking much of his time, for, as he said, it so simplified his work. Henry VIII went up stairs at once, as he had heard that Ionia had some new teachers, and as usual, was rather in- terested. He was followed shortly by Catherine Parr, who declared that she wasn’t going to give him a chance to get a divorce from her. Euclid, of course, went in to hear the Geometry classes, while Alexander Hamilton talked finance with the President of the Senior class. That evening when the shades were talking over the events of the day, Archimedes remarked that when he went after Euclid, about 3:00 p. m.. he found him in a dead faint, from which he was revived with much difficulty. “Well, I think two or three of those Seniors against whom, by the way, I intend to write another oration regarding their disgraceful conduct to those very superior Juniors, would do well to make a careful study of the classic features on the East wall,” said Cicero. 4 “Well, had Providence appointed my earthly abotle in this city of classic renown, the period of my unsolaced bereave- ment might have been immensely abbreviated, mused Johnson. “The wisdom of your decisions cannot be gainsaid.” echoed Boswell. “I suppose you noticed that 1 did not bring my lantern back with me,” said Diogenes. “I decided it was unnecessary to look further, and so left it in charge of the Junior Class of the I. H. 8. THE LINE UP OF '04 ¥ I vS ready to hack up against anything, this class of 1904; and in order that anyone aeceptiiig a challenge I may not be compelled to contend with an unknown enemy, I will give a short detailed description of their line up at the beginning of the first half of a bloody game. A slight twitch of the ears tells that Moore, the big centre, is ready for business. Whipple, the right guard, with his I. H S. head gear pulled low and his jaw set firmly like a bull dog's, stands glaring at bis adversary in the opposite line. On his right crouches Barker whose flowery head of hair not only served as a headgear but tends to make the enemy's tackle think him larger than he really is; away on th.e end with his pins planted firmly in the sand, Lampkin has inclined him- self at a graceful angle in readiness for anything; in fact so imposing does he look that, the opposing end has to look twice before lie can assure himself that he is not so large as he ap- pears. 1 he left of the line is made up of two rather green players; Hall, who is all right as long as he keeps his legs from getting snarled up and Stiven, who on account of his unstable equilibrium is rather apt to get knocked over. Barnes, on the left end, smiles and acts as if he didn't care whether the whole push gets killed or not. So much for the line. Rauch, the quarter back, has grimed his fingers with good gritty sand so that there is little or no danger of a fumble on his part. McCurdy, left half, has su ceeded in adjusting the padding of his sweater so that he bears some resemblance to a gunny sack stuffed with straw, but beware ! he’s not so soft as he looks. Full back Anderson is preparing to make one of his famous dashes around the end and if nothing gets in his way he will get there all right, Avery, the right half, has cracked his last joke, and has taken on an innocent look which is very charac- teristic of him, but don t presume too much upon his looks for he can be fierce once in a while. This formidable team is at present continually going up against the Seniors with occasional rushes °n the sophomores’ line The freshmen are too delicate for rough games like foot ball, so they are left in peace to play pussy wants-a-corner, or similar fascinating games. With only one team have they been unsuccessful—the faculty team. At.times nice gains are made upon them, but whenever this occurs one or two of our men usually get laid out. Professor Bemis is especially good at putting men out, with Mr. Howard, the way-back, a close second. We are to continue playing them and hope after another year of practice to be able to beat them. U l .HALL FOOT BALL GAMES OF 1902. VISITING TEAM SCORE. Lake Odessa High school................... 0 Belding High school....................... 0 Grand Rapids Central High school......... 18 St.Johns High school...... 0 Cigar Makers only first half played........ 0 Grand Rapids Union High school............ 0 HOME TEAM. SCORE. Ionia High school............................. 5 “ ................. 52 “ ................. 0 “ ................. 24 “ only lirst half played...... 84 “ ................. 30 Final average 144 to 18 in our favor. It may seem very strange to some that we have not played more games this year; but we are ham- pered for practice ground, we have no gymnasium in which to exercise, and we have failed to get large enough crowds to the games played to make any success financially. A OUTE LITTLE FELLOW. I’m just the cutest little fellow, I guess you’ve heard of me before, An I’m cornin’ to your party, Bet your life I’m coinin’, shore. And I reckon when I git thar, Thar won’t be no extra room For the other fellers round me; I’m a rosebud, I’m a bloom. I’m a rcg’lar honey cooler, It’s a good deal that I claim But I’m billed a sure nuf winner, “Chicken” Wing is m3' name. Barret. h H. Wing. Whipple, K. i. Vaiiffhn. K’ T Freeman, IV K. Q- Lnmpkin. F. Foude. I� . H. Katick, Sub. Hodgkins. L. (� . Lampkin.C. Barker, L. IS. Kirsheman, L. T A FOUL PLAY “V°u’H surely be there?” “Of course, Tom,” answered May, “You alwaysspeak L ns if I were in the habit of breaking my engagements.” Tom looked away and discreetly kept silence. “So it’s settled,the game begins at two, a few minutes after it’s over you’ll come to me and then the ride in the country. All right. Good by,” and she was gone. Half an hour later she was puzzling over a letter just received from a friend in a neighboring town, asking her out the following day. In part the letter read: “Now, my dear May, don’t disappoint me. I’ve been consulting the time ta- bles and find that a train leaves your town at one. You can come out then as well as not, and we can have the afternoon for a little chat, all by ourselves. Then this is the most important part. 1 want you here for dinner to meet a college friend of my brother, who’s spending a few days here.” “I call this a downright shame,” said May, when she had finished. “To think that stupid ball game had to be tomorrow, too. I would go to Gertrude’s, any- way, if Tom’s feelings weren’t hurt so easily. Or, I’d plead a headache, if, when 1 gave that excuse last winter for not attending some pokey lecture, he hadn’t found me out skating in the very best of health. Me might remember it,” and she stared at the letter in perplexity. t length, though, she brightened. “The very idea!” she cried. “Why didn’t I think of that before? I can ask Cousin Helen to take mj’ place. People have always said we look exactly alike. No difference whatever between us, except that she is a little more sedate. I’ll go see her this very minute.” Helen at first was doubtful. “But, May, I don’t know the least thing about football, while you understand it thoroughly, and he’ll be sure to talk of that.” “Never mind, he’ll do all the talking if you’ll let him. You needn’t say any- thing but ‘Yes’ and ‘No;’ you moved here such a'short time ago that he hasn’t seen you yet; doesn’t even know you exist, and, oh! I know it will be all right. Please, Helen; please say you’ll go.” “I’ll try it, then, and do my best, but I’m very much afraid it won’t be a success.” “Oh, there’s no doubt that it will be,” laughed May. “I must gojnow and write my letter so Gertrude will get it in the morning. I’ll bring over some things for you to wear to the game. Good by.” It was with great misgivings that Helen made her way to the football grounds the next afternoon. She was not so impetuous as lay and had seen many flaws in the plan that her enthusiastic cousin had overlooked. he would have given it up now, if it were not too late; but she had promised to go and do her best, and so went ahead. At length she reached the grounds and succeeded in getting a fairly good place in the crowd. This was Iter first game and she certainly did not enjoy it. The rushing, pushing, fighting, tumbling, scrambling of the players, and the shouts and cheers of the crowd frightened her; and she wished, oh, so many times, that she might fly from the spot. Her nervousness increased as the game ended and when she saw the tall, fine looking fellow who had been pointed out to heras Tom Grisby, she was almost ready to cry. She stepped forward calmly, however, and greeted Tom and left the place with him, keeping the conversation on safe ground. Tom noticed no difference. How could he? elen had the same slight figure, the same features, the same light brown hair as May, and if her deep brae eyes lacked a certain roguish twinkle, she took pains to conceal the fact. ... The first trouble came before they left town. Helen saw someone bow and wave her hand; but not recognizing her, and thinking the greeting was intended for someone else, did not return it. Tom looked at her curiously. “Has that friendship that was going to last forever, finally broken?” he asked. She glanced at him questioni ugly. “Didn’t you see vour dearest friend just now?” , , Her heart sank; it was a little thing, easily excused, but it made her fear greater mistakes ye« to come. “I — 1 duln t notice her,” she faltered. Torn was in too high spirits to notice the tone. The day was a beautiful one, just right for a drive; his team had been victorious in the game and his playing had been highly praised by all. He tried several times to speak of the game; but Helen managed the conversation so skillfully, that he saw no opportunity. Once, though, Helen forgot herself for a moment and made some remark about the players. Tom saw the chance to talk about his hobby and said quickly: “By the way, what did you think of that play of Harvey’s?” Helen gasped and then faced the situation boldly. She hadn’t the slightest idea who Harvey was, but said warmly. •Oh, I thought it was fine—magnificent!” “You did?” said Tom, surprised. “I thought it was the worst thing in the whole game. If it had not been for that the other side would not nave made a single score.” But before he had time to say any more, or Helen could think of any excuse to offer for her mistake, Tom’s attention was suddenly called to a more important matter. The horse having seen something unfamiliar by the roadside, suddenly shied, and before Tom could gain control of the frightened animal, the buggy was tipped over a steep embankment and the occupants pitched unceremoniously into the ditch. Toni was unhurt and quickly ran to Helen. She was not so fortunate, for when Tom helped her to rise, she found she could not stand, but sank down yrith a moan of pain. “Well,” said Tom, “this is nice!” You must have sprained your ankle. Never mind,the carriage isn’t hurt very much, I see, and I can get you home in a very short time.” . Helen was frightened. She knew he would take her to her aunt’s and would find out the deception. “Oh, no! she cried, “Don’t, please don’t!” , . “Don’t what? Don’t you want to go home? W hat do you mean? asked Tom, perplexed. “Oh, yes; no, I mean—I I—” and then unable to control herself any longer, she sobbed out the whole story. Tom gazed at her in open-mouthed astonishment. “What! You ain’t May? Well, 1 ,” he whistled wonderingly. Then he smiled. “So May has gone to Harrington and let you have the pleasure of being bored by me? Well, never mind, l.et me help you up, won’t you? And don’t look quite so woe-begonc. You haven’t anything to cry about.” It is said that Tom is very anxious to increase Helen’s knowledge of football and that May treats her cousin coldly. ITAKUv WILLIAMS. t THE TOOT BA Kind friend if yon will listen I’ll endeavor to relate About the I. H. S. foot ball team That just blew in by freight. Pat Barrett came from Ireland� As you can plainly see� And Chilly Chick from Deutchland By the way of Milwaukee. Hoddy came from the brick yard Where he used to pound the sand� Also, Whipple with bis headgear Who swore to beat the band. Barker from a clothing store, Though this you could not tell; And Rauch who never played the game But practiced very well. CHARACTERI A sane lunatic—Our yell-niastef. A wonderful woman, K. L. M. Prisoners of Hope—The Physics class. Two of us—The Halls. The silent woman—B. B. B. A good girl—H, L. A daughter of the gods, divinely tall—N. B. H, Short but sweet—L. N. Silent and steadfast—A. V. W. She’d line to mingle in the fun but her TEAM. The daring brothers, Lampkin Who arc noble heroes now And Pud who practiced for a while Then went to “pail” the cow. And also, Foxy Faude Who always has a “light,” And Jigger, too, and Kishy Who were certainly “Trimmers” right Doc Kirkpat’ the stage coach Who was just a little late, And Dashing Corny and myself, Who always played the gate. And now the poet will “saw off” Lest he should come to harm He feels sorry for these farmers (He has seen life on the farm). —“J’of ics or knowledge of Gieek restrains her—1« L. V. I never made a bluff in all my life—E. L. M. A jolly jollier—J. A, I’m wise, but you’d never think it—R. H. She always has her lessons on Monday L I Y. If I get thro’ today I’ll have my lesson tomorrow. J ust the thing — A. A. C. Oh, no; I don’t believe in jollying—J, A. Rather lengthy—V. A. I never smoke—V-. M. C. Wanted—A hospital for bad cases of nervous prostration and brain fever. —The Editore. Lost—Short lessons, Algebra A-9. Finder returning them to room (freshmen) will receive large reward and many thanks. Wanted—A convenient, handy and accessible pony for use in Latin. Must be absolutely noiseless, and strictly capable of being shoved out of sight on short no- tice. May be with or without the latest automatic exercise corrector and bluff sheet. Being in great need of the aforesaid article at the present time, would pay a good price. Address at once “Fond, O’ Sport,” care of this office. Wanted—A new electric clock. The latest way of determining whether oxygen is present in a tube as given by student is: Place a lighted spinster in a tube, and if oxygen is present, she will burn, is—Boy—move yourself, and the girls, too, over to the vacant seats. —d (In Civil Gov.)—Who were the first citizens? M-y S--e—Adam and Eve. —d (In G H., talking about symposium)—How about the wine? S—e V—n I)—n—It im- proves the mind. Et pater Anchises oculos ad sidera laetus eplulit (translated)—And father Anchises joyfully ex- tended his eyes to heaven. Once a Freshman was wrecked on an African coast, Where a cannibal monarch held sway; And they served that Freshman in slices on toast, On the eve of the very same day. Hut the vengeance of Heaven fell swift on the act, And before the next morn was seen, By cholera-morbus the tribe was attacked, For the Freshman was dreadfully green. Mr. Howard (to a class of mostly girls in general history—a composition on great men was required) —Do you want to get your own men or shall 1 get them for you? Rif! Raff! Raff! Russ ! Bif, Boom, Ba. I. H. S.I I. H. S ! Rah ! Rah ! ! Rah ! ! ! Rif! Raff I Raff I Roar ! Ha! Ha ! ! Ha ! ! ! We’re a class of naughty four. I - o n - i a . 1863. 1902. 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