Kouts High School - Kostang Yearbook (Kouts, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1912 volume:

of Nineteen Ctotlbe. £ . (Class to $tgfj f ctjool 23ap£ DEAR K. H. S. I can foretell From how I feel at this farewell That wheresoe’er my path may chance I’ll ever cast a backward glance; Ever longing for a gone-by view, Thinking silently of you. What a pleasure it will be Long after I have put to sea To pause a moment by the way, To recall a single happy day, A day well marked from those of yore, Oh, thou last days gone now forever more! — Raymond L. Williamson,’12. E. E. WRIGHT. B. S., Superindendnt BERTHA TOFTE, B. S., Principal HARRIET A. FELTON Music and Drawing KATHERINE R. KRING c Sntrobuction HE Senior class of K. H. S. have edited this annual as a parting token of their four years High School work. Although few iu numbers, the class has been mighty in strength. It contains Historians whose knoweldge of History is far in advance of that of High School students; Orators whose powers are exceptional; Artists whose productions scarcely fail to be as perfect as nature; Musicians whose selec- tions excite the hearer’s most appreciative attention, and mathematicians who are excelled by few. We, the class of 1912, wish to express our appreciation and thanks to those who have so kindly aided in making our annual a success. We are greatly indebted to the business men who have contributed so freely and have made possible this publica- tion; To the different members of the school who have con- tributed articles; To Mr. Hofferth who lias so kindly assisted us in cartoons and illustrations, and to the school as a whole who have helped to make these four years of ours a period of enjoyment. We wish to extend our most sincere gratitude and thanks. The President. Verges to tfje Jfacultp BEHOLD our Professor, calm and true, With life’s high purpose well understood, The work he did. the lore he knew, The joy of always doing good! Miss Tofte. we shall ne’er forget Her voice that called from work and play; Her firm, but kindly hand, which met And guided us in wisdom’s way. Miss Kring. who climbed the path anew And in the Faculty took her place, Ever bids us hold within our view Courage, wisdom truth and grace. It is Miss Felton’s softened voice Sweet are those lulling sounds we hear Of Muses tuneful art. our choice, Now far and faint, now full and near. Vera Kruell. ’12. glpfjabettcal l fjpme A U for appetite which we all possess. When we go to a banquet and wear our best dress. B is for Bertha whom we all so admire; She has all the virtues that one could desire. 0 is for Cannon our common defense, When lessons are hard and troubles are dense. D is for Dye; The youngest of all Of Kouts' great Seniors is our dutiful Paul. E is for Edna whose wisdom we see When assembled for English in ''Room C.” F is for Felton who inspires us with song, Whose smiling fare beams all the day long. G is for “green horn.” One’s face is ne’er seen Walking around on our High School Green. H is for High School which we now bid good bye; But we’ll never forget it until we die. 1 is for Indiana our dear Iloosier State; Others are larger but none near so great. J is for Juniors—the pride of our school; They all become Seniors, if they pass—as a rule. K is for Katherine who inspires us to work; While under her guidance we never would shirk. L is for lonesome, which we all will be When we leave K. II. S. and start out on life’s sea. M is for mission ours well try to fulfil. Which of course we can do if we work with a will. N is for “Newt,” our jolly trustee Who fills up a door pretty full—Believe me. 0 s f°r the pride of the nation; Which we all hope to be when we get our vacation. P is for power which we all will gain, I nless our training's for naught and our efforts are vain. Q is for quintessence of the High Schmd a prize. Of course is its Seniors, so clever and wise. R is for Raymond, so staunch and so true; When he is absent no other will do. S is for Schuller whose future we see Who forever is smiling so happy and free. T is for training which we all have had; If it comes to naught we all will he sad. U is for universe. If we're not deceived, Where ’tLs more blessed to have given than to have receivi V is for Vera, so noble and kind; Others like her we’ll seek, but none will we find, w is for Wright who just bought a farm: lie of'en gives us a false fire alarm. X is for Xerxes won a great prize; But the way lie received it makes it small in our eyes. Y is for youth. We’re now in our prime, But are growing older from time to time. Z is for zeal, which it ever will take For seholars “to pass” and their credits to make. Raymond Williamson. '12. Comparisons arc (DbiouS LIKK conversation is the lettuce head. It must be fresh and crisp so very bright That better in it comes not to the light. Yet lettuce like most talkers is instead So apt to run to seed, that one is led To bless and welcome with sincere de- light. The sort which comes to heart, and this more white. At heart more solid and its freshness shed E’en in maturity. Also we find That lettuce like our conversation needs A deal of oil. a pinch of salt, pepper And mustard too, and vinegar com- bined ; But mixed with skill. This lettuce ever leads Society I ask naught better. Ethel Cannon. ’12. Htfe’s iHotto WHEN your life seems dark and cloudy, And the world seems blank to you; But a voice within speaks loudly: What’s the use of what you do? Question not, but live and labor, Till your goal is won; Helping every feeble neighbor. But seeking help from none. For life is mostly froth and bubbles. But two things stand like stone; Kindness in another’s trouble; Courage in your own. —Anna Schussler. Class piograptp—1912 IN the month of September during the last year of the reign of Theo. R. (The Great) an even dozen comely lads and lassies with frightened looks upon their faces gathered to- gether in the balls of the dear old K. II. S. building. Old classmates of our home grammar school and strangers were all there waiting for the welcome of the comely professor. Finally, the last bell rang; and they heard the noise of the dreadful pencil which they were soon to learn was the signal to get to work. They then took seats wherever they could find them (the more learned members having taken the back seats) and waited to see what was coming next. They soon found that they were to try to develop their brains (if they had any) in solving for the great unknown quantity X.. and in delving in the mysteries of nature under .Mr. E. E. Wright. They also found that they were to try to learn the differ- ence between a noun and pronoun, adverb and adjective, and how to read write and speak Deutch correctly under the guid- ance of Miss Atkins. The second year brought them together again with a smaller number (three having left for other callings) but with a firm determination to overcome the obstacles of German. Algebra and Geometry, the Laws and Histories of The Ancients and English; and with a new resolution to devote at least a part of their time in study. At length the Sophomore days gave way to the Jiard work of the Junior year. During the Sophomore year three more classmates strayed from their sides leaving only one-half of the number that survived the fright of that memorable first day of their Freshie year. By this time they had become in the eyes of the Seniors “partially” civilized in all but their pronunciation, which according to their Prof, they have never yet attained. During this year they racked their brains for solutions of Geometrical exercises and for the power of understanding the philosophy of Herman and Dorthea. -Mighty were the debates waged in the American History class (‘11 and ’12) on the great topics of our ancestors’ time. C-old ran the blood during the recitations on the great tragedies. Hamlet and Macbeth. On one hot September morn in the third year of the reign of William (The Largo) the surviving members of the class gathered together again in the good old (K. II. S.) building to take for one year the place of the illustrious Seniors who had left them. This year they journeyed into the great land of Physics and Physical Geography; besides they all became “adepts.” in Commercial Arithmetic. Later in the year they were surprised to learn that each possessed poetic genius and great were the poetic inspirations after the mysteries of the foot and metre of poetry were crowded into their overflowing brains (most of the cells having already flown.) In History they learned of the evil doings of the “Dark Ages.” “The great awakening of the Riernisance.” and of the glorious “Reformation,” and the advance of nations in “Modern Ages.” Out of that mererv “blnch” of lads and lassies who were in the class at the beginning of the Freshie year only five re- main. But these five have stood shoulder to shoulder during the whole of our happy High School Life, and will always stand loyally by one another as long as any memories exist of the class of ’12. Paul R. Dye. ’12. QTfje SMstorp of oute cfjool HE history of Kouts Hig-h School began in 1899. It be- gan its career as a two year course school. It has since gradually risen step by step to be one of the highest class, the commissioned school. In 1902 the term was length- ened to a three years course and continued thus until 1907. when it was given a four years course but put on the certified list. Along with this change came the addition of two more instructors in the High School Faculty, .namely: a principal and a music and drawing instructor. Our present Superintendent. Mr. E. E. Wright, also began his career as Superintendent of the Public Schools of Kouts, Indiana, in 1907. The first Principal of the Kouts High School was Miss Leach who only resided with us one year. The second Principal was Mias Atkins who left us after one year for the position as principal of the Wheeler Ili|gh School. She was followed by Miss Tofte who still remains with us. The year 1907 also brought to us Miss Viant as a Music and Draw- ing Instructor. She resided with us for three years and was followed by our present instructor, Miss Felton. In the spring of 1910, our school was granted a commission by the State Board of Education. The first graduates of the K. II. S.. to graduate from the commissioned school were Miss Clara Young and Arthur Lacount. The largest class that ever graduated from this school was the class of ’ll namely: Levi Stibble. Charles Handley, Lucie Iiiggart, Fanny Hannon, George Jones, Arthur Anderson, Martha Jones, Eunice Nichols, Otto Hofferth. Nora Denton and Grace Gay. In the year 1912 another instructor was added to the High School Faculty namely: Miss Katherine K. Kring. The class of 1912 consists of but five members, but we sincerely hope that in the future the Kouts High School shall prosper and send out yearly a large class of graduates, well prepared to fight the battles of the life before them. Paul R. Dye, T2. Verses to pupils WHEN we reflect o’er High School days And wish to bring to view The memories of the brilliant “Rays”, (Raymond) We’ll all remember you. In Literature she takes the lead; We hope she’ll keep right on; (Edna) As members of the class indeed, We’ll share the honors w’on. With all his fame in History He ranks among the fewr. (Paul) To us its been a mystery Of all the things he knew. You’ll live forever in our minds We ne’er can you forget. (Vera) May time for you vocation find And naught your path beset. When out in this wide world of ours And launched upon life’s sea, (Ethel) May your paths be strewm with flowers And will you sometimes think of me? Ethel Cannon, T2 lentor Classi Class Flower—Lily of Valley Class Colors—Brown and Cream Class Motto—“Ubunjj macht den Meister Class Officers Raymond L. Williamson .... President Paul R. Dye Vice-President Edna Hockett Secretary Ethel Cannon Treasurer Vera Kruell jHetnbers Edna Hockett Paul R. Dye Ethel Cannon Raymond L. Williamson £x Jflembers Russell W. Baker Roy Sheldon Elsie Jarneke Joe Shutske Augusta Kosanke Anna Schussler jfresrtjman Class Jnstorp ONE bright Autumnal day in September, fifteen-boys and girls, John Hannon, Dora Blachly, John Jarnocke, Ruth Danielson. Lester Hayes, Alta Danielson. Carrol Hayes, Bessie Wolbrandt, Donald McKinnon, Lucille Cannon, Leo Khutske. Robert O’Brien, Harry Mochler, Lillian Metherd and Wayne Hockett, met in the hallway of the K. H. S. They were rather timid at first but after the teachers gave them the front seats they soon forgot it. They were brought into the broad fields of Algebra and Agriculture by Mr. Wright and into German and English by Miss Tofte. They soon learned the duties of K. II. S., that of giving both oral and written book reviews, theorems in Algebra, Es- sentials of the German language. Plant Life. etc. After the beginning of the New Year, Carrol and Alta left their ranks for other callings. But they who remain are struggling for the honor of being Sophomores in 1913. Lucille H. Cannon, ’16. Lillian I. Metherd, ’16. N the fifth of September, 1911, three maidens, Caroline Tofte, Freya Snodgrass and Mabel Ogden, and five youths. John Radilyack. Harry Jones, Eugene Snod- grass. John Shutske and Lee Williamson entered Kouts High They took up their studies under the guidance of E. E. Wright, Miss Bertha Tofte and Miss Harriet Felton. In the Autumn of 1911 only the youths returned as Sophomors. Again they took up their studies with the same teachers. The class, consisting entirely of boys, have become especial- ly interested in the study of Agriculture, tho. all other branches have received their due share of study, worry, anxiety, etc. In two short years we also hope to be “Wise Seniors.” £s opf)omore Class J tstorp School. Lee Williamson. ’14. Junior Class Jnstorp THE history of the Junior Class of nineteen-twelve is normal. This section of Kouts High School is composed of a merry bunch of lads and lasses who number sweet sixteen. We left the eighth grade after a dreadful examination, spent the summer dreaming about lilac blossoms and pink roses and finally on September, the sixth, twenty-seven of us enter- ed in the glories of K. H. S. W'e then began to wonder who the little black-eyed prin- cipal reminded us of mostly; if Professor Wright would scold when we were minus our lessons and if the studies were in truth very hard. For one long term we toiled and struggled with English, Algebra, Botony and German. With joy we welcomed ex- emptions; with valor we fought the exams. In the Sophomore year our course was changed. Wre left the study of nature for facts about Greeks and the Romans. Our German grammars were laid aside for a time, and many a pleasant trip was taken through the Vaterland and up and down the Rhine. Later Geometry was added and then followed Commercial Arithmetic. The pleasures in all were sought for. and the mysteries in many were solved, for we have thus far left noth- ing undone. Although we with sorrow watch the Seniors leave our dear school yard, we will rush to refill their places with a shout of, “Make way for my lady.” the class of the year of ’13. Eva Noland. gogue and “Ross” in order to obtain legistation, local and national, for his own. benefit is natural. It is a fact. Hut why is this corruption possible in a democracy like our own. is a question which might be asked of any of us. Xo person could buy a vote if somebody else were not willing to sell one. A legislature could not be run by some boss sitting in his office if there were not a lobby at the capital. This rule perhaps would not be so bad if it was an in- telligent. benevolent and public spirited despotism. Hut in most eases this kind of rule is the rule of shrewd ignorance selfishness of the worst type, and bold dishonesty. As it has been proven by History this rule is the worst rule obtainable. It is a dire necessity to do away with it entirely or our country will ride to the same destiny that The Grand Republic of An- cient Rome did. Education is the best possible safe guard against this tyranny. It is in harmony with our principles, and has the power of defending our glorious institutions without easlaving them. The greatest need of our country is men. Men of the first class, if possible, if not. as near first class as possible. Hut the only means yet discovered for producing first class men, that is men of good morals, good judgment, and a high sense of the difference between right and wrong, just and unjust, is education. Though education is but a slow remedy for this evil it is thorough going. May we hope that all will aid in the great work education is sure to accomplish. Then we may march shoulder to shoulder to the task of driving out all political corruption which tends to weaken our government, our personal rights, as well as our neighbors, and our personal morals, and substitute for this entirely a government “of the people, by the people and for the people.” Paul R. Dye, ’12. €nbless Cftain The teacher is solemnly Calling the roll. As the nine o’clock bell Is beginning to toll. Lessons are completed; Hooks are closed for the day; And the hand has ope’d them, Now lays them away. Hooks are uncovered. Brought to the light; Toil is unbroken From morning till night. No voice in the schoolroom No sound in the hall. Each one is studying; Silence reigns over all. Deserted the schoolroom; Silence is complete; No voices are ringing; No patter of feet. Dim grow the shadows. And soon fade away; Darkness comes slowly To cover the day. All have good lessons Each day of the week; For knowledge and wisdom Is the goal which all seek. Thus pass the hours. Day after day; Now darkness; now daylight; Now work and now play. Raymond L. Williamson. T2 iafe’S Sunset A S THE sun is slowly sinking To it’s rest beyond the day. In my solitude I’m thinking Of the sunlight’s lingering ray. How when you and I are traveling In our path toward the west, May we ever be unraveling Golden cords to guide the rest. Cords of truth, and cords of kindness Leading on to webs of love. Which unite at last to bind us To the throne of God above. To some wayward soul despairing Of his hopes of long ago May our kindness have a sharing Of his path of hidden woe. What if we neglect this duty Which our Father’s given ust Shall we ever see the beauty Of that home in which we trust? Toward each other let us ever Manifest our love for Him, Whose great love for us can never In its tenderness grow dim. As the sunbeam in the twilight So our life each day may be If we but reflect the sunlight Of the life that is to be. Ethel C., ’12. $lea for Cleaner politics; IT IS an established fact that there has been at different times a great deal of corruption in politics. This has not been entirely eliminated yet. What we want to strive for and must accomplish is the elimination of all cor- ruption in politics. The corruption in politics today consists of the rule of the machine, or in other words of the rule of the demagogue and of the political boss. These perils are inter- woven to form a strong organization, strong enough to grasp the reins of the government and to hold them against all op- position. The work of the proper rulers of this country, that is the people, is to educate themselves in the ways in which any can- didate of the machine secures his election. I do not mean to say that this political corruption is an epidemic in all sections of the country but in certain localities traces of it are easily found. Here and there all over the country men whose only distinction is their wealth, and men whose only profession is the concentration of political schemes by means of underhand work, compared to real statesmen as quacks are to real physicans, have at times found their way into some of our highest governmental positions. The presence of such men in our government is a slur on the education and worthiness of our American citizens. It is an undisputated fact that money talks. But the pro- blem confronting the Amercian people to-day is to see that money does not .do all the talking. It is not likely that the demagogue, the wealthy man and the “Boss” will ever become the ruling class of this intellegent country in the open. That the rich man will support the dema- Jfolltes anb Jfotbles (Edna Hockett) NAME DISPOSITION HOBBY APPEARANCE REDEEMING VIRTUE WHAT THEY LIVED FOR IIOW THEY ENTER ED THE ROOM CONSEQUENCE Ethel Cannon Vera Kruell Paul Dye Ray monel Williamson Edna Hockett Sunny Amiable Calm and Tem- pest Pious Positive Writing notes Elocution Politics Music Drawing J U8t SO-SO Dignified Self-satisfied A musician A Bridget Complexion Writing Talking Sparking Whistling A home Self History Fame Teacher's license Looking for the other one With nod and beck Determined air With a smile Briskly Fuon Froiu An actress A senator A monk Bachelor maid. J3uns anb Puckers NAME AGE SIZE SHAPE STEP LAUGH CONVERSATION SCRIPT Ethel Cannon Vera Krnell Paul Dye Raymond Williamson Edna Hockett Sweet Sixteen Matronly Saged Patronly Girlish To hold To have To beat To win To desire A Marie An- tionette Empress Eugenia Napoleon Lincoln A Portia Two-step Toe-Step Heel-step Easy-step Quick-step Who-e-o-ha-lia Who-oo-who-ho Ka-a-haa-haa Ugh-hugh-hu Fitz-fie-ha Abundant Delicate Brogueish Difficult Droll “Lamotonous” “Scrumptious” “Scramptious- ous” “Superfiuential” “Lambroigious” fi. 9 mjt 1 . %). ©. Alumni Jesse Betterton Fred Chael Oscar Knolls Loyd Cannon Kathryn Kring Mae Benkie Grace Jones Clala Hannon Liga Cannon Grace Cannon Glenn Cannon Florence Young Jcnet Anderson K. Cunningham Nyle Pierce Anna Propp Marie Beckwith Ethel Ailes Wm. Swnke Elizabeth Frye Louise Boedecker Edith Anderson Pauline Kreeger Arthur La Count Clara Young Levi Stibbe Chas. Handley Lucie Biggart Fannie Hannon Geo. Jones Arthur Anderson Otto A. Hofferth Myrtha Jones Eunice Nichols Nora Denson Grace Gay Ass t. Mine Supt. Signal Gang Pitcher Farmer Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Carpenter Teacher Teacher Merchant Teacher Carpenter Student Stenographer Teacher Teacher Farmer Teacher Student Student Student Student Farmer Student Salesman Clerk Teacher Teacher Columbus, Nebr. Kouts, Indiana. Denver, Col. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, 'Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Valparaiso, Ind. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Los Angeles, Cal. Kouts, Indiana. Lansing, Mich. Kouts, Indiana. Valaparaiso, Ind. Chicago, 111. Valparaiso, Ind. La Crosse, Ind. Valparaiso, Ind. Kouts, Indiana. Lafayette, Ind. Lafayette, Ind. Valparaiso, Ind. Valparaiso, Ind. Kouts, Indiana. Valparaiso, Ind. Kouts, Indiana. Kouts, Indiana. Valparaiso, Ind. Kouts, Indiana. Married Married Laurie Donley. Married Married. Lavin. natf’0, Mi anb Mill $e’ WAS’S Edna Vera Header Favorite Raymond Paul Ethel Hay Actor IS'S A Good Little Girl Elocutionist Poetess Physicist Still Acting A Sweetheart WILL BE’S School Mar'in Dutiful Wife Lawyer Politician Change of Name Class ropijecp AFTER ray High School career it had always been my highest ambition to travel extensively. I took a great interest in teaching Elocution for the following eight years, when one day 1 learned that my uncle at Berlin had suddenly died and left me heir to an immense sum of money My ambition could now befulfilled and 1 at once took the opportunity. Having learned that an ex-member of my class of 1912 lived at Cairo, Egypt, I immediately wrote to her, stat- ing I would visit her a few days on my tour around the world. I left New York on a beautiful May morning, on “Kaiser William,” one of the Goodrich Liners. “I’ve been wondering about our old class in high school,” I said to my friend and her husband, as we sat at their cozy little, supper table one night in 1920: “And I’ve decided to go to see Madam Bradioschowski, down on Palm Street. Would you care to go with me to-night?” My (friend agreed to go with me, but her husband said, ‘Why. do you think she can tell you about your old class?” Why, she’s a spiritual medium and she’s the real thing, and not a fake. She can make the spirits tell her.” He laughed, but stopped with us at Madame Brabioechow- ski’s on his way down town, promising to call for us later. We were shown into a beautiful apartment by a neat little maid. The room was furnished in Oriental style with very rich rugs and hangings. In about five minutes Madame Brabioschowski entered. She was a tall, black-gowned, woman of striking appearance. I could not see her features plainly at first, but she suddenly turned so that the light fell on her face, and I nearly fainted. It was Anna Schussler, mv old High School friend. She recognized me at once and we had a long chat about old times. She finally consented to try and call up her “spooks.” and to ask them about our old class. (She did not call them that, she called them her “guides.”) She put out all the lights except one near her. which was turned very low, I felt uncomfortable, but I said nothing. For a long time there was not a sound in the room. Then suddenly she broke into a rippling laugh. “I see it all very plainly. Now don’t or you will spoil it all!” “There is a large, gloomy, castle in England. The draw- ing room is very brilliantly lighted. A beautiful woman with sparkling eyes is seated at a piano playing. The jewels on her fingers and in her hair flash in the light Now she has stopped playing and the {people flock around her calling her “Lady Dawson” and complimenting her playing. Now she is turning this way. Why, it is Ethel Cannon. “She was a famous performer on the American stage be- fore she married the Englishman. She had quite a little ro- mance of her own.” A long pause followed, then1—• “Now I see a ranch in Arizona. A cowboy comes dash- ing up and catches his pretty little wife in his arms and they walk off together. It is Paul Dye. lie came here when he graduated from High Sehool, and has grown rich and now owns this great ranch. IIus one weakness is dancing, and he gives a dance almost every week, to which everyone for miles around is invited, and where many successful matches have, been struck. “Now it is a fashionable shop in Paris. A number of finely dressed ladies are looking at the gowns, hats, and paint- ings on display. One of them asked for Madame Princeton, the fashion expert, and the owner of the establishment. She enters, a beautiful woman dressed in a black velvet gown, with pretty brown hair, done up in the latest style, and carrying a palette and brush. Who—0! it is Edna Ilockett. She was al- ways an artist.” Then a few moments intervened while another guide was called. Soon we were given a picture of the (Grand Opera of Paris, entitled ‘Academic de Musique.” A tall slender man with flowing hair is leading the orchestra at the footlights of the —Behold! it is Raymond Williamson. He always has been a natural born musician. But what does he do during his idle hours. He has not forgotten the basis furnished by his course in Botany in the High School. Among his many wonderful works he has grafted strawberries and milkweeds together and produces strawberries and cream. We again talk of old times and were greatly surprised and pleased with the glory of the class of ’12. As we went home my friend fold her husband all that Madam Brabioschowskii had said; but he only laughed and said it was “all a humbug.” Now isn’t that just like a man? Vera Kruell, ’12. “DON’T READ THE BACK COVER” Jfootsteps of Htfe (Class Poem.) WHEN our days of life are num- bered, And destiny alone can tell How many a one has slumbered, Only try and do things well. Time but the impression deeper makes, As streams their channels deeper wear; Stil o’er youth’s scens our mem’ry wakes Which we have borne and yet must bear. A voice from out the future cries, “On, on”—but o’er the Past Ah, starry Hope! that dids’t arise But to be overcast! Unlike this day, which, when the sun Shall on its stainless glory set. When self-sacrifice of life begun. We surely then can ne’er regret. The echo of all human fame. Is not attained by sudden flight; Give eternal honor to Ilis name Though our hearts grow weary, ere the night. By hope, we help to save mankind Whose shadows round us spread; And drill the raw world for the march of mind. Which some do always dread. We trust, we resolve, we hope, we pray. As time runs on into the past. We may borrow the wings to find the way: And shall, while the world shall last. Tho’ world on world in myriads roll Round us each, with different powers. What know we greater than the Soul And other forms of life than ours? While races of mankind endure, Who treads at ease life's uncheer’d way— He will find the path of duty pure Nobler than this, to fill the day. Like the moon thy life appears; A little strip of silver light. Let not the shadowy disk of future years. Conceal thee as in gloomy night. For often may our burdens seem Greater than our strength can bear. Heavier than the weight of dreams. Strive on and meet them everywhere. Through the years successive portals. Through the bounds made from afar. Trials often made us startle. When we tried to reach a star. Our Aims all will various be. Fate alone can stand the test; For Victor he must ever be If he can prove himself the best. Like waves along a broad sea-beech When the sand a silver shines. It was thus we our endeavors reached. And thoughts along some lines. The Past and Present here unite Beneath Time’s flowing tide; Our friendships formed with pure delight. We hope may long abide. Enjoy the Spring of Love and Youth, Something still remains undone, For time will soon teach us the truth. Then, await the rising of the sun. Our goal’s not reached by a single bound. But by slow degrees we steadily rise; And as we’re advancing round by round May our Aims prove just and wise. Vera Kruell, ’12. Class m [i WE, the Seniors of Kouts High School of the year nineteen-hundred-twelve, being sound jof mind and body, despite the shocks received from brain storms, verbal escapades, adjective surmonts and an over abundant supply of words from the uneditted dictionary, do this day under name and seal bequeath to and request of the undersaid persons the following things. Firstly, we do appoint Oley Betterton, Russel LaCount and Raymond Benkir as a committee to execute these our last wishes. To the infant class of next year—the power to overcome fear produced upon entrance to the Freshman year—free ac- cess to the Dictionary—ithe left over funds from the nineteen- hundred-twelve annual to purchase “plenty of (table) spoons and double seats.” To the Sophomores of next year—the Wright to debate in Ancient History, a (K)ring muzzle to produce vocal quiet- ude—a carpet to muffle the stampedes—and the right to travel. To the Juniore of next year—the power of delving into the philosophy of Lyonmouu and Ioravloi—a few members of the fairer sex tin as much as they are minus quantity—and an in- stinct to carry them beyond the Bugbeans of Geometry. To the Seniors of next year—the back seats—the privi- leges to eat cherry High-balls in time of school—the back yard as a waste basket for orange and banana peelings— patriotisms in American History—the Wright to spark in Physics Laboratory with the static machine—Jhe remains of the walking Cannon—«Kruell Dictionary—power to maintain diacritical markings throughout the year—the Wrightness of the Rigdon Grammar—and we will grant to you the poetic license for the last half of senior year—and lastly the right to fly your colors. To Mr. Wright next year—the right to hold pugilistic con- tests after school—the “rule” to measure every one by—a “cooked” Peary book land Amundsen (a mounsooned) Scott chronicles for the physical Geography class to promote the in- terests of the geographical poles—and our physics note-books. To Miss Tofte next year—a vacuum cleaner to pick up the pencil shavings —an extra hook in the office for visitors’ hats1— the Christmas present that we didn’t give to her next Christ- mas. To [Miss Felton next year—a little more power to drum out the Bass,—a megaphone to magnify the Altos and Tenors, —a grindorgan to subdue the Sopranos and a microscope to enlarge articles dn front so that those in the back seats may see. To Miss Kring next year—a piece of cheese to satisfy the mice during Commercial Arthmetic class—mentaltelepathy in a condensor from which it wlill be easy to produce “the effect,” a little of our left over funds to treat “us” with,—and our Physical Geography note-books. To Mr. Frye next year—the remains of the “well cared- for dustpans.”—an incline-plane out of the laboratory to con- vey heat upstairs when the radiators refuse to work—and a bell boy to sound the gong for false fire-alarms. To the school next year—the library key,—the right to dispose of the library funds taken in during the year.—the right to chew gum in school time,—the wrong to eat apples with lemon juice—the love of country.—the dove of a teacher, —and the ease of a “snooze” before getting lessons. Lastly, we extend to our “beloved brethren” and “fel- lows” together with our “dear masters” our deepest love, gratitude and respect. All that we ask in return is that our names be in the “Family Bible.” Signed and witnessed by:— Edna Hockett, ’12. Paul Dye. ’12 Raymond L. Williamson, ’12. Mentor Calendar ’tl=’12 Sept. 6—School opens. Trouble begins. Sept. 7—New rule started. Seniors get back seats, no great honor—had them last year. Sept. 11—Talk of sending home several bright Seniors to accomodate incoming eighth grade. Sept. 12—Change of seats. Sept. 27—Miss Tofte forgets to call re- cess. Oct. 2—(Paul comes with hair cut. Much beauty exposed. Oct. 9—New excuse rule introduced. Too much red tape !!! Oct. 26—A surprise (?) School dismiss- 'd at recess. Nov. 8—It is reported that Senior sharpened a pencil during Mr. Wright’s class, without being caught. Report probably untrue. Nov. 16—Senior girls wear their bows. Nov. 28—Thanksgiving. Vacation. Dee. 2—Holiday over. All joyfully (IT) resume their studies. Dec. 14—.Joke on Raymond. He be- comes lodged between two Junior lasses at recess. Quite a commotion. Dec. 21—Fire! Fire! Pour on water! Pour on water! Dec. 22—Banquet to Juniors. Dec. 25—Vacation. Merry Xmas. Jan. 2—All try to think we are glad for school to commence again—Fail. Jan. 10—No school. The ceiling got sealed. Jan. 11—.Examination. Jan. 12—Ditto. Jan. 15—More Study. Jan. 17. 18. 19—Edna, Ethel and Vera take |turn about teaching Miss William’s room. Jan. 17—Look out Vera, you’re liable to hurt your hand if you use the wrong end of the paddle. Jan. 18—Ethel also used the paddle. Jan. 29—‘Fresh air Crusade” begins. Everybody catches cold. Jan. 31—Report cards given out. Feb. 8—Ten pupils absent. For the benefit of the steam engine. Feb 7—Dicken’s centenary. Seniors entertain II. S. Feb. 8—Nothin’ doin’. Feb. 12—Lincoln's birthday. Raymond entertains. Feb. 23—Two flies persist in hovering about a lump of sugar at back of room. Wonder why? Feb. 29—Leap year.—.What is so rare as Feb. 29? Mar. 5—Fire! Fire! Another false alarm. Mar. 12—Two of Miss Anderson’s pupils entertain II. S. Mar. 19—Paul sent from History class. Too much gossip. Mar. 28—A very noticeable jar felt about 2:30 occassioned by the fall of a dignified (?) Junior girl. April 2—Another wonder in the list of wonderfuls. Raymond wore his new tie. April 3—My. my. sleepy spring fever already? April 4. 5—Vacation. Teachers attend ‘‘Northern Indiana Teachers’ Associa- tion.” April 9—Debate in History class. April 13—Seniors have their ‘‘mugs shot” for a place in the Annual. April 27—Annual goes to press. May 16—Hard work ends. May 17—(Class Day. May 18—A long wanted and much needed vacation begins at last. Ethel Cannon. ’12. Vera Kruell. ’12. ( rtnbs Mr. E. E. Wright Trifles make perfection anti perfection is no trifle.” Miss B. Tofte Favors to none, to all she smiles extends. Oft she rejects, but never once offends.” Miss K. Kring “Calm as a night’s repose; Like flowers at set of sun.” Miss H. Felton She comes on the wings of gladness, The fruition of delight.” Paul Dye A mind-bojd,-.independent, and decisive.” Edna Hockett Food for grave, inquiring speech She everywhere doth find.” Raymond Williamson He never says a foolish thing, Nor never does a wise one.” Ethel Cannon ‘ ‘Eyes brimful of mischief. Skilled in all its arts.” Vera Kruell The future yet concealeth, J What I seek, and what I will.” —Vera Kruell, ’12 JJattons tubteb 3n ? Carnations—elass flower T ! ? ! ?!. Insubordination—just before Christ- mas? Donation—fines on delinquent books. Determination—getting it? Coronation—Senior next year. Assassination—Killing mice in school time. Imagination—A bluff for the real thing. Explanation—Excase for absence. Resignation—Quitting school. Combination—Two in one seat? Nomination—One selected to recite. Edna Hockett, ’12 ’12 prospectus; AS members of the Senior Class. Each one has done his part. Now soon from K. II. S. wTe’ll pass And one by one embark. Perhaps to some far distant land Like sheep we’ll go astray, Until by Time’s firm steady hand Each one is launched at bay. Perhaps each is a friend in need, If so we all shall know IIow rugged Ls the path that leads To that far distant goal. No doubt each has some aim in mind; Then let this aim be high; And thus in future days we’ll find Our flags have reached the sky. Some may be launched on life’s deep sea And stand behind the mast; Before the storm of life may flee Then stop and rest.—then all is past. Ethel Cannon, ’12. fumor Mentor banquet WE Juniors truly were surprised, To learn the plans that were devised, By the Seniors wise and gay Eor rejoicing before Xmas Day. Strange it seemed, I truly say For ’twas a secret until that day. But a Senior with a voice so strong Replied, “It did not take us long.” ’Twas then we guessed the reason Of sessions early in the season. A class meeting they would often call, And then rush out and down the hall. Each Junior accepted with a smile. Heartily thanking them all the while, For pleasure brought with merry yule- tide To the Juniors from every side. That evening heavy twilight fell On frosted wood and drifted dell. Black darkness fell with twilight dim, No new moon bent her silver rim. None had any haunting fear For all were present from far and near; Feasting and rejoicing made us gay So no one thought of their homeward way. A group of K. H. S. students I see. Brimful] of mirth—as students will be, When half a year’s task is done They are foremast in all fun. How gay we were! What songs we sang! Till the house with echoes rang. Then some guessing games were tried For. puzzles are the Senior’s pride. Songs of the Seniors and Juniors were heard. But no unpleasant or unkind word. Miss Felton sang, Miss Tofte spoke And the harmony was never broke. After games and play and song To the feast stepped the happy throng. Oh. of all the good thing there to eat! We all are united: it sure was a treat. Salads, chocolate and ice cream so grand. Cakes, sandwiches and fruits on a lofty stand. The nuts prepared with dainty care And bove hung the smilax so rare. The evening past—feasting must cease, We thanked the Seniors with songs of peace. A silence deep fell on the throng Only to be broken by a good-night song. ’Twas weeks ago. That day is o’er We hear those songs no more. Now it is school and work and duty As quiet lives have simple beauty. Let us thank thee—Oh Seniors for thy graces. You go, but we shall take your places. We wish you untold success and fame. May reward await you greater than a name. Katherine Drazer. ’13. Junior !Ubbress to tfje feentortf FIVE score and elven days ago the Seniors brought forth unto this K. H. S.. a great surprise, conceived in friend- ship and dedicated to the entertainment of the Juniors. Then we were engaged in great preparation for that occasion, wondering why no other Junior Class in the history of our school had ever been so fortunate. Then we all met at the home of Miss Vera Kruell. We were there to enjoy the delightful programme which had been prepared for us. It is altogether fitting and proper that they should know our appreciation of their efforts; but in a larger sense we can not mainfest, we can not express, our gratitude. The brave Seniors, thoughtful and kind, have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract. The class will always note and long remember the events of that evening. It was to us—the Juniors—that they served such delicious refreshments. It was for us that they took upon themselves the task of beautifully decorating the rooms and arranging games which gave to us a full measure of enjoyment; that we here highly resolve that those plans shall not have been in vain; and that this class under the High School banner shall retain this memory and that the reception of the Seniors, by the Seniors, and for the Juniors, shall not perish from the earth. Junior Girls. JfaretoeU to Juntors FAREWELL, Juniors, one and all. Of each, kind memories we’ll recall To each we bid a fond adieu; And may we hope the same from you ? We bid good by to Seniordom And bid you Juniors fill our place; Full well we know that you will come To be aspirants in life’s race. It takes a great amount of work To well complete the Senior year; From long, hard lessons never shirk, But bear your trials without fear. lLet “Onward, Upward” your motto be; Strive on against each storm and blast. You will gain the long lost key, And reap a harvest rich at last. Raymond L. Williamson, ’12. illusit THE music department surely deserves as much attention and credit as any part of the High School course. This year it has prospered exceedingly well under the same instructor, Miss Harriet A. Felton. Miss Felton has worked very hard and devoted much of her time to make it a success in every way, and she is certainly entitled to much praise. There are three prominent organizations, 44 The Girls Glee Club,” “the Male Quartet,” and “The Chorus,” there being fifty-six members in the chorus. Emil Polaski...................................................First Tenor Raymond Williamson.....................................Second Tenor. Robert O’Brien ........................................ First Bass. Eugene Snodgrass ......................................Second Bass. Pearle Frinkle ......................................First Soprano. Mammie Wolbrandt ................................... First Soprano. Lenora Kosanke ......................................First Soprano. Mabelle Paul ....................................... First Soprano. Rosa Welsh ..........................................First Soprano. Bessie Wolbrandt .................................. First Soprano. Ethel Cannon .......................................Second Soprano. Eva Noland ............................. .........Second Soprano. Edna Hockett .......................................Second Soprano. Vera Kruell ........................................Second Soprano. Kathryne Drazer ....................................Second Soprano. Ruth Danielson .....................................Second Soprano. Lillian Metherd ............................................. Alto. Lucille Cannon .............................................. Alto. Ella Johnston ............................................... Alto. Anna Schussler............................................... Alto. Dora Blachly ................................................ Alto. “DON'T READ THE BACK COVER'' £ be to tlje Seniors; FAREWELL Seniors, one and all, To you we give a fond adieu And day by day we’ll all recall Kind memories of you. The place as Seniors filled by you We will fulfil another year And may we also prove ‘true blue” And leave a memory just as dear. May you, when in the wide, wide world Striving for higher work. Think of the Dear Old K. II. S. Where none are known to shirk. Then when out upon Life’s Sea And away from the bonds of High School; We hope that all of your efforts will be; To follow the Golden Rule. Ah. now that you are soon to go Do not forget those happy days When we loved each other so And learned so well each other’s ways. As members of the Junior Class To you we now extend Our heartfelt wishes first and last Until your journey’s end. Raymond B.. ’13. Raymond Williamson was hurrying to class when Edna Ilocket called to him that he needn’t exert himself for the class would start without him. “Oh. that’s what I’m afraid of,” Raymond answered. Miss Kring in physical geography: “The house-fly belongs to the order, “Diptera. ” Where does the chicken louse be- long!” Raymond Williamson: “The chicken house.” Prof Wright: “Was it a bad accident!” Paul Dye: “Well. I was knocked speechless, and my wheel was knocked spokeless.” Miss Kring: “Ethel, what are the four sets of teeth.” Ethel Cannon: “Well, the prenated teeth, the milk teeth, DON’T READ THE BACK COVER” and the permanent teeth—I don’t know the fourth set.” Vera Kruell: (in a whisper), ‘‘False teeth.” At the beginning of the school term, all Prof. Wright asked of his pupils was ‘‘do right.” But if you can’t do right, do ‘‘Wright.” Miss Kring in physical geography: ‘‘Raymond, name five animals that live in the Arctic Zone.” Raymond W. ‘‘Three polar bears and two seals.” ‘‘JUST A FRESHMAN” I’m a Freshman, that I know But I don’t mind so much Since 1 ’ve had German I can go And swear at them in Dutch. Miss Kring: “Ethel, what is the earth’s orbit?” Ethel Cannon: “Isn’t it what the earth turns round on?” “How many children have you?” asked Trustee Anderson, while taking the census. The man addressed removed the pipe from his mouth, scratched his head, thought it over a moment and then replied: “Five—four living and one married.” Prof. Wright: “What is steam?” Senior Girl: “Water gone crazy with the heat.” Freshie reading the Merchant of Venice—“Shylock was an infiddle.” (Infidel.) Miss Tofte: “What is the difference between assault and attack ?” Paul Dye: (astonished)—“A salt and a tack?” Senior: “I hear they’re not going to make the annual any longer after this year.” Printer: “Because they’re long enough.” Prof. Wright: “What is an angle?” Junior: “An angle is a triangle with one side rubbed off.” Frank going to waste-basket without permission stepped on a match which gave a loud eport. (class laughed.) Miss Kring: (to pupils) “Oh, never mind that; that just shews there is a cavity in somebody’s head that needs filling.’’ A man ran into a doctor’s office the other day, and said that a man had swallowed a foot rule, and was dying by inches. The doctor said, that was nothing, as he had once a patient who swallowed a therometer and died by degrees. A couple of men joined in the conersation. one saying he had know of a fellow in Texas who swallowed a revolver, and went off easy, and the other telling of a man in Oshkosh who drank a quart of cider and departed in good spirits. Last, strayed or stolen—One Paul Dye. Finder, please return to Prof. Wright. Reward ! ? Little puffs of powder Little dabs of paint Make the Senior’s freckles, Look as if they ain’t. Miss Tofte: “Raymond, what is a vagabond?” Raymond W. “A vagabond is a bird.” Miss Kring in Commercial Arithmetic: “Paul, how old would a person be who was born in 1887?” Paul Dye: ‘ ‘ Was it a man or woman ? ’ ’ Miss Tofte: “Ethel, I saw you laugh just now. What were you laughing at?” Ethel C: “1 was just thinking about something.” Miss Tofte: “You have no business thinking during school hours. Don’t let it occur again.” Half an inch, half an inch. Half an inch onward. Hampered by hobble—skirts Hopped the “Four Hundred.” Prof. Wright (absent-minded.) “I see I’ve got my hat on. Now I wonder if I was going out or coming in.” Pupil: “Was Rome founded by Romeo?” Teacher: “No, it was Juliet who was found dead by Romeo.” Winona College Is an educational institution of high standing. It maintains a strong faculty. Its credits are accepted by all other colleges and universities. It is in session 48 weeks every year. Its courses of study are modern and attractive. Its location is the most beautiful in the United States. Its social and religious influences are always helpful to the student. It includes four chief departments: Liberal Arts, Education, Business aud Music. THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS offers a regular college course of four years above the High School. Graduates of this course receive a diploma and the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Their diploma admits them to the best American universities for graduate work. Students having done part of a college course elsewhere may finish it here. THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION is accredited by the Indiana State Teachers’ Training Board for Classes A, B and C. It offers professional courses to pre- pare teachers for the kindergarten and primary grades, the grammar grades, the country school, the high school, the normal school, and the college. Any term in the year a student may take a Class A, Class B or Class C program. THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS prepares a student for a responsible business position, or to teach the commercial branches in the public schools. Our graduates easily find good positions. THE SCHOOL OF MUSK' is one of the best conservatories in America. It includes Voice, Violin, Piano, Band, Orchestra, and the History and Theory of Music. A MODEL HIGH SCHOOL, offering a college-preparatory course, or a regular commissioned high school course. Any high school student in Indiana without high school facilities may be transferred to Winona College and have nearly all his tuition paid by his trustee. EXPENSES ARE THE LOWEST at which good accomodations can be famished. $16 A YEAR OR $60 A QUARTER Spring term opens March 18. I First Summer term opens April 29. Regular Summer term opens June 10. Mid-Summer term of six weeks opens July 22. WRITE FOR CATALOG WINONA COLLEGE Liberal Arts Education JONATHAN RIGDON, President. WINONA LAKE,. INDIANA Bnsiness Music SPHERE are Two kinds of Pho- tographs. We make One of them.---The kind that has built up one of the largest businesses in our line in the State. If you want the best, we want your work. We would be pleased to have you visit us. The Reading Studio Valparaiso ----- Indiana rs The Valparaiso Printing Company printed this Annual Jerome Bartholoim Geo. Bartholomew BARTHOLOMEW AND BARTHOLOMEW Stock Buyers Highest Market Prices I It Prints Anything and Everything Kosanke Bros. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS Come in and see our stock as we place some goods on sale each week. We also give 5 per cent, discount for cash with goods or 10 per cent, discount if money is deposited with us ten days before removing goods from store. KOUTS, INDIANA Valparaiso University (Accredited) VALPARAISO, INDIANA. One of the Largest Institutions of Learning in the United States Fortieth Year Will Open September 17, 1912. In 1873 the school had 3 Departments, 4 Instructors and an annual enroll- ment of 210 different students. Now there are— 25 DEPARTMENTS 191 INSTRUCTORS and an annual enrollment last year of 5521 DIFFERENT STUDENTS EXCELLENT EQUIPMENTS The reason for this remarkable growth is in the fact that the Institution is constantly increasing its facilities, strengthening its course of study and offer- ing additional advantages, without making the expense to the student any greater. DEPA RTMENTS: Preparatory, Teachers', Kindergarten, Primary, Pedagogy, Manual Training, Scientific, Biology, Civil Engineering, Classical, Higher English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Elocution and Oratory, Music, Fine Art, Law, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, Commerical, Penmanship, Phonography and Typewriting. Review. THE DENTAL DEPARTMENT Recently acquired by the University is the well-known Chicago College of Dental Surgery, one of the oldest and best equipped dental schools in the country, Dr. Truman W. Brophy, Dean, Chicago, Illinois. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT The course of study in the Medical Department is the same as that of the best medical schools. The University owns its college and hospital buildings both in Chicago and Valparaiso. Two years of the work may be done in Val- paraiso, thus reducing the expenses, or the entire four years may be done in Chicago. THE NEW MUSIC HALL Enables the School now to accomodate all who wish work in music. CIVIL ENGINEERING The Revised Course in Civil Engineering is proving a most valuable acquisi- tion. No extra charge. The expenses are made so low that anyone can meet them. Tuition, $18 per quarter of 12 weeks. Board and furnished room, $1.70 to $2.75 per week. Catalog mailed free. Address, H. B. Brown, President, or O. P. Kinsey, Vice-President. Thirty-ninth year opened September 19, 1911; Second termT December 12, 1911; Third term, March 5, 1912; Fourth term will open May 28th. Mid- Spring term, April 2, 1912; Mid-Summer term, May 28th. PORTER COUNTY BANK KOUTS, INDIANA H. A. Wright, Pres. P. H. McCormick, Vice-Pres. P. 0. Norris, Cashier Safety Cse Hank Drafts Is the first requisite in selecting a bank in which to deposit your money. This bank, with deposits of over $125,000.00, has a liability of $375,000.00, or three times it deposits. No other bank in the county furnishes Bank drafts are much more con- venient for both the sender and the receiver than post-office or express money orders. No red tape—abso- lutely safe—just as cheap in ALL cases and in most amounts much CHEAPER. as much security to the depositor. Start a checking account and be business-like. Notary Public in the Hank You save 3c on a $6 order, 5c on a $35 order, 10c on a $65 order, 15c on a $100 order. Try one the next t'me you send money away. WE HAVE MONEY TO LOAN 3 per cent Compound Interest Safe Deposit Boxes Is paid by our savings department on accounts of $1.00 and upwards. Start an account for yourself and one for each of the children. We also issue certificates of de- posit on which we pay 3% if left six months or longer. If you want to invest in good bonds, let us get them for you. A place in which to keep your valuable papers, such as deeds, notes, leases, mortgages, insurance papers, etc. A fire may cause you a loss of many times the cost of a safe deposit box. And then there’s the sense of security. Our boxes are extra large size and our vault absolutely fire- proof. Price per year $2 95. Porter County Bank, Kouts Indiana Chas. Thune DRUGGIST Cor. Main and Washington Streets FINE CIGARS JOHN 0. LEPELL ...FURNITURE... Packing, Repairing and Storage UPHOLSTERING A SPECIALTY Agent Trans-Continental Freight Company. Cheap freight rates to all points west 119 East Main Street Phone 195R VALPARAISO, INI). G. R. JONES ..DENTIST.. Phone, 161 M Office, 55 Franklin Street VALPARAISO, INDIANA Dr. Orris Booth I). Lyon Tobacco, Candy Cigars Optometrist Pool Room in Connection New Tables alparaiso Kouts, Indiana I devote ray time exclusively to the relief of eye strain. H, A. Kosanke Sc Co. Grocery and Meat Market Kouts, Ind. Telephone No. 21 1 All you can eat for 5 cents H. A. Wright and Company Farmer’s Restaurant Open All Night Hardware Lumber and Agricultural Implements Try our Hot Gravy Sandwiches with plenty of meat for 5 cents Soups of all kinds We can serve anything that is usually kept at a first-class lunch counter Students Always Welcome Kouts, Indiana T. M itchell, Proprietor West Side Public Square Valparaiso A Gift IF PURCHASED OF US WILL BE APPROPRIATE—whether for Commencement, Birthday or any other occasion for which it is purchased. Every gift sold by us will sustain the high standard of quality for which this store stands and has made our name a familiar one in every household in the county. Never before has our stock of Watches, Jewelry and Novelties been so complete. We are sure we can please you if given the opportunity, and ask that you call and let us show the many attractive articles for the season's gifts. W. H. Vail, Jeweler Theo. Jessee, Optometrist Nineteen East Main Street Valparaiso Dr. M. Ruge, Dentist Office: No. 5 East Main Street Valparaiso, Indiana Star Meat Market J. W. SIEB PROPRIETOR 55 South Franklin St. Phone 27 Valparaiso, Indiana Dr. F. E. Ling DENTIST AT KOUTS EVERY TUESDAY John McGillicuddy HIGH GRADE MONUMENTS =Tkjt 65 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso - - Ind. Lilienthal Szold’s Department Store X 1 and 3 East Main Street Valparaiso, Ind. M. LaFORCE W. N. Anderson Dealer in Boots and Shoes Harness, Saddles, Whips, Fly Nets, Dusters, Robes, Hardware and Pumps. 21 Main Street Repairing Promptly Done Valparaiso Indiana Kouts Ind. F. L. PERRY When you want first-class Laundry work patronize the BAKERY Kouts Ind. Up-to-Date Steam Laundry N. B. PIERCE T. J. Johnson, Prop. Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots, and Shoes and Gent’s Furnishings 164 W. Main St. Phone 15. Kouts Ind. Valparaiso - ■ ■ - - - Ind. W. Huntington PI A VOS First-Class Tuning and all Repair Work COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPHS and U. S. CYLINDER TALKING MACHINES Fine Assortment of Late Records 204 East Main Street Valparaiso - - - - Ind. I. J. DYE BARBER Satisfactory Work Guaranteed Kouts - - Indiana Frank T. O’Brien GENER A L MERCHANDISE Kouts - - - Indiana HAVE YOU visited that new Depart- ment Store of Deop- ker’s? The stock is as new as the building. We have a fine line of the new Spring styles in men’s and boy’s Clothing we would like to show you. Every depart- ment is full of the newest things of the season. H. V. DEOPKER Kouts - - Indiana PHONES Office: 161J. Residence: 76W. J. D. KEEHN DENTIST East side Public Square, over Williams’ Drug Store. Satisfactory Work Guaranteed HOURS 8 to 12 a. m. 1 to 6 p. m. Valparaiso - - Ind. HALF the battles of this strenuous life are won by a favorable first impression. The man who is becomingly, stylishly, dressed wins out nearly every time. Don't be clothes handicapped. Our Hart Schaffner Marx suits give you confidence, the assurance that your ap- pearance is correct, the feeling that you are the equal of any and all young men. In Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Garments and Millinery we always show the latest and the best. New models that are ritfht in style, fit, wear and price. THE STORE FOR EVERYBODY Lowenstine’s Valparaiso You get the girl: we will furnish the home Brother Doctor L. Bartholomew Dentist Valparaiso. Indiana At Kouts Even Wednesday Wall Paper and Paint Largest stock in Porter County Hein eman Sievers West Side Court House Valparaiso W. F. Lederer Suits Dealer in The Better Grade of pianos Cleaned and Pressed LEAVE YOLK WORK AT ANDERSON’S STORE Give Us A Trial Also agent for SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 15 North Washington Street Valparaiso, Indiana T. Kreker TD li'' L1 | Purchase your Suits, Hats, Ties, 1 .11 ) I. I I •T rv iliili • Hosiery, Underwear, etc., -T Jtv X_J • of R. P. Wolfe $250.00 Dixie Motorcycle Given away in the Motorcycle eontest. Get your friends to work for you and give you their votes. Contest ends September 30th, 1912. Vote given with every purchase—2.5 votes with 25c purchase, 100 votes with $1.00, etc. Wi)t Vibette Valparaiso, Indiana Daily — $4.00 per year by mail Weekly—$1.50 per year by mail JOHN M. MAVTTY Proprietor Dr. J. R. Pagin Benttstf Corner Main and Franklin Sts. Valparaiso, Indiana You Young Men who are about to graduate will find us ready to meet all your dress require- ments for this occa- sion. In addition to this vc offer, for your approval, a selection of finely tail- ored clothes, moderately priced, that you will be proud of as long as you wear them. Come in now while our showing of styles and sizes is complete. $15.00 to $50.00 Specht-Finney-Skinner Co. $25 worth ot our cash discount tickets good for $1 in trade. VALPARAISO, INDIANA Department Store