Lincoln High School - Ahdawagam Yearbook (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)

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THE A H I) A H W A G A M 11 Partnership Ended. When Welch and Mullen went out of the chicken business. Mullen wrote the following notice: The co-partnership heretofore resisting lietween me and Pud Welch is hereby resolved. Them what owe the firm, will settle with me. and them that the firm owes will settle with Pud. At the meeting of the Senior ln ys on the twenty- first. they were notified by Mr. Sheafor. that they would have the pleasure of appearing before the main room sometime Isifore the spring vacation. Here’s looking for something good and out of the ordinary in oratorical lines. What some of them will most likely talk on. Johnson- How to catch and cook minnows. Mathis The art of changing marsh lands into sand hills. Weeks What I know about Stevens Point. Nat wick The Curfew shall not ring tonight. Mohlke—Modern Fussing. Spencer C. Desdomona's Revenge. Beadle Why they built the ocean so close to the shore. Bradford—The only difference between Lincoln and me. Welch The art of getting rich quick. Wendland Who put the Port in Port Edwards? Burns “Marv had a little lamb.” Baruch Hot air in all its forms. Alter a great deal of trouble and excitement the committee on rings and pins was able to send in their order. The majoiity of the class ordered r ings. The Girls Literary Society. There have l een a few small, though noteworthy changes, which have taken place in the Literary Society, of which the meinbeis are justly proud. They appointed a very able memtier, Miss Dorothy Brazeau, as their president for this year, and she is in a great measure responsible for the interest taken in the meetings. The society is also greatly indebt- ed to the two advisors and critics. Miss Snyder and Miss Stitzer. who have given up much of their time to help make the meetings successful. Perhaps the most noticeable change is parlimentary practice, and this is new work to a great many of the mein tiers. At each meeting, a few minutes are given to this and the time is greatly enjoyed. Parlimentary practice is something everyone ought to know a little about. A jierson has to have at least a work- ing knowledge of it to properly conduct an ordinary business meeting, and in this way. it is invaluable. Debating is being taken up gradually, and although the society has not done very much as yet. they hope to accomplish something in that line this year. The society is on the whole, a more pro- gressive and interested body than it has ever lieen liefore. Society Reporter. JUNIOR Miss Holmes in Domestic Science. “Miss Searles where is the stomach?” Fern “The stomach is on the left side of the stomach.” “Miss Daly do you know where the stomach is? Jeanette- ‘‘The stomach is surrounded by the liver.” Laura Witt (in cheinisty laboratory.) “Say Regina will you please come here and see what I have under the miscroscope?” ‘‘I can’t imagine what it is.” Regina Mueller (Looking through the micro- scope.) “You haven’t anything here.” Constance Boorman “You’re not any bigger than 1 am.” Agnes Dolan “Well, I guess I am. Constance— Well you’re not any bigger than I think 1 am.” Junior—“Hurry! Can’t you walk any faster than that.?” Sophmore No. I can’t my hands are chapped. Irma Dickoff T just love to cook, girls.” Leta Raath “I would rather roast boys.” Simplified Spelling. Miss Snyder Miss Smith, name the relative pronouns. Miss Smith That, which and whose.” Miss Snyder— ‘Sjiell whose. Miss Smith “H O S E. ” Of all sad words of tongue or pen. The saddest are I’ve flunked again. Junior In what course do you expect to gradu- ate?” Freshman “In the course of time. I guess. Question—Why is a love letter like a lazy dog? Answer—A love letter is an ink lined plane. An inclined plane is a slojie up. A slow pup is a lazy dog. A young man. being asked to lead at a prayer meeting, said: “Dear Lord, give us pure hearts, clean hearts, and sweet hearts. “Amen!” re- sponded some other young men.

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10 T HE AHDAH W A G A M worst«»f these was the flood of 1880 which washed away the main street of the town Cables were attached to buildings and every available means was used to prevent the buildings from being washed away. In spite of these precautions the flood took a hardware store, the old SpatTord and Cole building qnd a boarding house Huge logs, trees, and other debris floated down main street What is now the East Side Market Square liecame a rustling torrent and the current was as swift at that point as it was in the main channel 0r the river One man. Mr Furgeson. was drowned in this flood. In the fall of 1881 the water rose to within 18 inches of the flood mark of the previous y ar The Mavor ordered a dam built along the river bank by the Library and less damage was done by the high water In the Spring of 1888 the wagon bridge whs taken out by an ice jam. In the old days the houses were all clustered around the mills The first Court House stood where the brewery now stands The old Magnolia House was the principal hotel It stood where A L. Fontaine s home now stands It belonged to my great grandfather whose home stood where that of his son, F. .1. Wood stands at present Thu Mag- nolia was the only hotel between Portage and the little village of Plover All supplies were hauled from Portage before the coming of the railroad The people ami the mail traveled by stage from Portage to Grand Kapids Some la er hotels were the K.ihlin House, built in 1868. which stood where the Library now stands, and the Koach House At the corner Of Oak and First Streets there was a frame building occupied by the old music hall, a «tore, and a bank In 1868 there was no bridge across the river A ferry ln at which was run by Mr Henry Hablm carried people across. In one day the boat brought 400 Indians and their ponies across the river The first bridge across the Wis cousin river between the East and West Sides was a wooden structure It was a toll bridge and Mr William Bell was the gate keeper. Mr Hell was janitor of the Howe School for at least 25 years. The Neeves home, «here the E W Ellis residence now stands and the home of inv grandmother on the corner of High (Third) and Vine streets weie th only houses on that street in 1858 Even in 1800 the town was very small. The settlement on the west side of the river was called Centralia until 1800 «hen it united with Grand bapids The first Catholic church services «ere held at the home of Mr M .1 MeBaitli in the old house .cross the street from the present Catholic Church. 'I he town has grown wonderfully An Indian settlement in 1840. it is now a thoroughly modern city with a population of about 8000 and a prospect of gro«ing CLASS PAG i:s SENIOR Just Before Xmas in German IV. It was five days before Xmas. Or some-were 'round dere I would say. Yen all we Germans together got To celebrate dere holiday. Ve started in by singing. Cnd we sung mit might and glee While sitting on some leetle chairs Around dat Xmas tree. I do not mean dat Mullen poy When I say, E. Gill got a tub. M. Atwood received a dolly That looked like a little cub. We all’did get our presents. Which was very nice you l»et: I can not remember any more. So I shall quit already yet. Next we had ein gates lunch. It’s the schonste | art you know. The way dat Pud Welch tackled it. Believe me. was not slow. After all dat excitement was over Und everyone was filled mit cheer We adjourned our leetle meeting Wishing all “A Happy New Year. “It's the little things that tell. said Weeks as he pushed her young brother out from beneath the sofa. Spent Xmas Vacation. Herliei t went to Uundoin Lake. Mary tried Chicago weather. But what a queer coincidence They liotli came back together. A New W.ay. Wendland—“Do 1 owe you anything? Mohlke—“No. I guess not. Wendland “Well, then lend ine a quarter. Natwick s Idea. Don Natwick was at the Ideal Theatre the other night, and behind him sat a lady with a crying child on her lap. Unable to stand it any longer Don turned smilingly to the the lady and asked. Has that infant of yours lieen christened yet. ma'am? “No sir, replied the lady. “Then if I were you 1 would call it. ‘Good Idea.’ said Don. “And why Good Idea? said the lady sharply. “Because. said Don, it should lie carried out. It was, and Don enjoyisl the show.

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12 THE AHDAHWA6AM Daffodils. If Hamburg is in Germany Where is Wittenburg? If Fern Searls told the truth Would Hilda So-ly? If Aline is a Smith Is Regina a Mueller (miller)? If Irma Dickoff has humor Has Laura Witt (wit)? Did You Ever See the aisles blocked by about five girls? See Ruth McCamley make eyes? See Mr. Oeltch show favoritism to the boys? Find Miss Gaskell give a short lesson? Notice how 1 wishful Harold Bal)cock is? Flunk in Latin? Anticipate the tests? Jokes. Sentinel—Who goes there? General—Fool. Sentinel—Fool, pass and give the countersign. Senior—Only fools are certain: wise men hesitate. Freshie—Are you sure? Senior—Certain of it, my lx y. Shafer—“Get a little energy into your talks. Open your mouth and fall into it.” A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it acquires an enviable jxdish. Advertisements. Found—A piece of gum with two teeth marks in it. Inquire at office. Lost—The power to study after two weeks vaca- tion. Lost—An umbrella by a High School student with a bent rib and broken handle. Special Someone wishes to inquire in liehalf of the class if Miss Snow would not give us | enman- ship lessons after school. We feel the loss of our daily exercise. The New Year. Again we are assem bled at school and greet each other with cheerful faces. We have crossed the threshold of the old year and left it behind with all its joys and pleasures, sorrows and cares. A re- view will not only recall to our memory bright and delightful days, but also dark and gloomy ones. What the new year has in store for us no one can tell, for the future is a book yet unwritten. Let us be prepared to meet whatever adversities may con- front us. The new year has a deep meaning for all of us students. In this year there are liefore us possibilities. We may, in respect to our studies, idle away our time, or we may make proj er use of it. We may acquire knowledge, or we may stand still in that respect. We knew from the l egining that we should have to work diligently. On the other hand, if we make proj er use of our time and con- stantly strive to acquire knowledge, we shall in the course of time derive great l)enefit from our work. Therefore, let us in this year make new resolu- tions and l ear in mind the object of our presence at school. If we do this we may certainly l x»k for ward to good results at the end of the school year. Junior Class Play. .lust l efore Christmas vacation the Junior class was called to meeting in the Physics Laboratory. It was suggested that a class play lx given. The difficulties and hard work that would go with such an enterprise, were discussed, but still the class as a whole was in favor of having a play. Those who wished remained after school to try out for parts. The following were chosen: Myron Hill. Harold Balicock. Walter Stamm. Leonard Hatton. Berna dette Schlatterer, Marguerite Ragan and Caroline Schnabel. The title of the play is. “The Elope- ment of Ellen.” It promises to lie an amusing comedy, and as it is the first attempt of this kind that the Juniors of this High School ever made, we hojie it will lie a succe» Praedices have already begun and it is planned to give the play lx»fore Lent. Some Questions to Juniors. Juniors, do you realize the fact that each of you is a member of the staff and that you should l e interested in its products the “Ahdahwagam?” Do you think that when you paid your subscription, your obligation to promote its success ceased? Have you e er conti ibuted anything to biighten up its pages, or have you l een nothing but a ciitic? Have there not been times when you could have contributed a poem, a joke or a story? If not. why not? We do not wish to display theliteiary merits of certain students. We want everyone to con- tribute material for our paper. If you Juniors feel you have not done your duty in giting your shaie, you will find the “Ahdahwagam” mail l ox in its usual place, or the reporters will always be glad to take material. A Good Decision. There was a voting Tow-Head named Chester Who in class played the juirt of a jester When Baldauf did say “We’ll excuse you to-day,” lie resolved he would never more | ester.