Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 170 of the 1919 volume:

The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School Macomb High School The Spider Web iqiqo— a Macomb High School (the Jmirth Unlmtte nf ahe Harnmb f tijh £ rhmil §piher-Heb publtahrb by Ibp Class of Ninftmt NittPimt tn thpir 8 puior $par Three The Spjder Web Macomb High School QIo ffltss tilna iHartiti mljo as our class abpisor for flic last tmo years of our high school life has bone her utmost, anb not in pain, to create among us harmony, honor, anb a mtyolesome school spirit, me the class of nineteen nineteen bo bebicate tigs tlje fourth polume of the “$ yiJirr IHrb Fit Macomb High School su The Spider Web 1919 o_ Macomb High School 31 tt iflnmirtant Sog fflagnr flurdum Hex rn Macomb Higk School Eight 7 he Spider Web iqiq Macomb High School History of Macomb High School N looking over the records of the development of our high school, we find that in times past, things have been different than they now are. To inform you concerning the changes taken place, we have questioned some of the older residents and alumni here in Macomb as to the history of the school since its inception. Some years before 1866 the first Macomb High School was established, the Ih vs under the sujH-rvision of a man teacher, the girls under the supervision of a woman. The boys went to a small school house located on tlu southeast corner of the site of the present second ward; the girls in the building now the Christian Science church. Later, in the early fall of 1866 a large building was erected on the site of the present second ward. The first principal and the only teacher for several years was II. II. Smith. No class graduated the first year but in 1868 the first class of five girls graduated and since then a class has graduated each year. These five girls were Miss Isala-lle Roberts, Miss Addie M. Lance. Miss Imogenc l’| degrafT. Miss Anna Snodgrass and Miss Sara A. Pillsbury. The graduation exercises were much the same as they arc now. the girls all wearing white dresses and the boys in their Sunday la st. The girls wrote and delivered essays and the boys wrote and delivered orations. Music, es|H cially the class song, was one feature of the programme. The diplomas were usually presented by the professor in charge. In looking over the old records kept in the High School, we have been able to find a former commencement programme which may be of interest. This is a programme given by the third graduating class (1870) and shows the great changes which have taken place. I. 3. 1. 5. 0. I • 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 11. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Order of Exercises Music. Instrumental. Prayer.............................. Rev. H. K. McComb Music—“The Beautiful Silver Sea Oration Public Opinion Henrv Flovd Essay—“L nfinished Work”. Miss Lena Hammond Essay The World’s Future Mis Allie Erwin Music—“Tin Flag of the Free Essay Decision of Character Miss Maggie Cochran Oration Necessity of an Occupation Isaac Martin Essay Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Mis Ella McMillan Music—Instrumental Duet Essay—“Guard well our thoughts. Our thoughts are heard in Heaven Miss Fanny Twyman Oration— Our Government Orville Powers Essay The Race is not to the Swift Miss Laura Phelps Music—“Away to the Hills” Essay—“Earth’s Battle Fields Mis Nellie Rollins Oration Motive and Character Willie Lj degrafT Essay- Farewell!” ............... Miss Rebecca Brewster Music Quartette Awarding of Diplomas Parting Song by the Class Nimr TKtf pider Web 1919 o Macomb High School History of Macomb High School The attendance of the school for the first few years was about 60 pupils. School took up at 8:45 and the first fifteen minutes was devoted to eha|H‘l exercises, consisting of singing, prayer and reading of the scriptures. If a student wire' late for the chapel exercises, he was considered fifteen minutes late and would have to make up forty-five minutes in the evening. Regular school lH-gan at 9 o'clock and was dismissed at noon. In the winter the afternoon session was from one until four o'clock ard in the summer from one-thirty to four-thirty. '1’he second principal was Matthew Andrews and he ap) ointcd an assistant. Miss Ahbic Summers. Often at the close of school a general assembly was called and each person would respond, u| on hearing his name, as to his conduct for the day. whether had or good. The subjects teught the first few years were: Higher Arithmetic: I . S. History: ('ivies 1 Young's Government Class Book): Advanced Algebra: Ancient History (Woods); Botany: Physiology; Chemistry; Latin; Greek; Geometry; Geology; Rhetoric; Astronomy: Physics; Philosophy; Trigonometry, and Weber’s Universal History, a book dealing with facts from ancient Greece to Jefferson’s administration. Tests were given once every month hut a failure in these did not necessarily mean dropping tin- subject. Grades were based on the scale of 100. 75 being barely passing. Strict order was kept, that is, the pupils were assigned seats which they kept, and they were not allowed to talk in the halls. The boys marched up one side of the stairs and the girls up the other. One lady said that tho she had been out of school for a number of years. ii|m ii returning, walked up the side of the stairs assigned years before. The Seniors were allowed all privileges and the only rule upon them was that they were not to disturb any other pupil. This is one feature entirely foreign in the minds of the members of the class of ID 19, however. The customs of dress would 1m- very amusing, perhaps, could we see them now. Tin- girls wore all shapes of skirts from hoops to extreme tight ones. The waists were tight fitting, buttoning up the front. No fussy hair dressing could be found. In 1886 the school house burned, destroying a small but good chemical and history library. School had been dismissed earlier in tin- day. however, so that no one was in any danger, tho nearly all of the students' books were burned. The building was rebuilt on the same foundation in 1887. during which time school was held uptown in three places, the damage building, the City building and the Holland building. In 1915 the cornerstone of the new high school building on the site of the old Fourth ward was laid. The class of 1919 has the honor of being the first class to enter the new high school and continue all four years. In 1916 the Spiderweb was successfully launched and this is the fourth successful year, and we sincerely ho| c it will continue in years to come. The Old High School Elrren pider Web iqiq cl • Macomb High School Board of Education JAMES M. PACK. President T. II. MILLER, Secretary S. M. GLOVD LAWRENCE FISHER J. C. SMITH W. F. SENN ROBERT GORKACH LLOYD Dl'OMAN R. V. PURDL .M Finance T. II Miller S. M. Gloyd Lawrence Fisher Committees Supply J. C. Smith Lloyd Dudm.-in R. V. Piirdum Educational Lawrence Fisher J. C. Smith W. F. Senn Auditing W. F. Senn Robert Gorbach Lloyd Dudman Huilding and (hound R. V’. Piirdum S. M Gloyd Rob rt Gorbach Twelve I be Spicier Web iqiq FosT er CalliHan I .an Enstciii b.iGk PAck CoLcman McC’nljiim WalkEr IIoRton i Y nch IlOl'lcn Fuller ThOme I)U ucan MaRtin WriGlev PuRdum kE liner Cl Ark SmiT h 7 hitter The Spider Web iqioo_ J. I. LYNCH Superintendent of Schools -o Macomb High School I. M. WRIGLkY Principal of High School Fvurtftn The Faculty J. I. LYNCH. Superintendent I. M. WHIG LEY. Principal Mit. BUGG Geography, Algebra, English MR. COLEMAN Physical Training MISS CALLIHAN Geography and General Science MISS DUNCAN American History MISS FULLER History and French MISS FOSTER........... English and History MISS HORTON Arilkmetu MISS KENNER ................................ Foreign Languages MISS I .A N G E N ST E IN igher Sciences MISS MAR TIN Honethold AH$ MISS McCOLLCM English and History MISS PACK English MISS SMITH ................................. History MISS THOME Social Sciences and English MRS. WALKER Higher Mathematics MISS PUR DIM Art MISS HOLDEN Nil Fifteen The Spider Web iqiq Superintendent’s Address Macomb High School To the Students of the High School: HE editor of the 191i) Spider Web” has generously given me a page for an address to you. The close of the school year is an appropriate time for looking back over the past, to review its accomplishments and to note its lessons, and for looking into the future to discern. if possible, its opportunities and its demands upon us. The past year is unique in its importance in history. The world has been dazed by the vastness of the year’s events and by the rapidity of their movement. Invincible armies have been organized and placed in the field; the enemies' hosts have lieen defeated and scattered; dynasties have been overthrown, thrones have fallen, empires have crumbled and new nations have risen out of the ruins. Chaos, famine, and epidemic have laid their burdens upon suffering humanity. The very foundations of civilization have been shaken. These great events have not left vour school life untouched. Obstacles such as you had never encountered before have tested the strength of your purposes. Happily you, like your older brothers. have risen to the demands of the occasion, and will finish this year's work successfully. But what of the future? What does it promise you and what will it require of you? It will call for men and women of great jlowers, large vision, and strong faith; men and women who can seize great op|M� rtunities. and | erform great tasks. Preparedness” is the big word in the lexicon of success. It is claimed by some that education consists in being prepared for one’s opportunities and then seizing them when they come. The past has shown that the men and women who have reached the greatest heights of achievement an those who could take advantage of great op| ortuniticH because they had prepared themselves in advance for big tasks. Goethnls. Pershing. Foch and Wilson rendered mighty service to humanity because they were prepared when the call came. Society always offers a place to him who is prepared and willing to serve. Are you preparing for these great things? This is your time for preparation; this is Youth’s golden op| ortunity. J. I. Lynch Sislet a The Spider Web iqiq o-� :------ -o Macomb Higk School Our Faculty QjllK Faculty this y« it has Inen very successful under tin leadership of Mr. Lynch and Mr. Wriglev, our mijkt-intcndi lit mid principal. We have, under their dircc-lion, rovui into nn institution of harmony and disci-pline, with a school spirit of which we may be proud. Mr. Lynch came to us from Davenport. Iowa. He is well qualified educationally, having B. Di. and A. B. degrees, and having been elected a member of the Alpha chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa society of Iowa. As an executive of the Macomb Public Schools, lie has brought them up to a high standard and they arc now prospering. Mr. Wriglev, our principal, was formerly of Abingdon High School, l cing principal there. One of hi.s “hobbies” is discipline and he has firmly, tho kindly, held us under it. At first it seemed a little hard, hut now we an- beginning to appreciate more and more tin- icsults obtained. Miss Horton, one of the alumni, could n t stay away from her old Alma Mater and has returned as an instructor in the Junior High School. She has always a good word for us. When Miss Fuller stcp|n-d into the building one day last fall about the first of September, wc wondered who she was and what she was going to teach, for she was more like a student than an instructor. She is a graduate of Knox College, which has gained a reputation for supplying good teachers to M. H. S. Miss Thorne, instructor in History and F.nglish. has fast won r place in our school. She has show-n herself very well trained in her line of work, the Seniors can testify, as they have been under her instruction in various classes during the year. Miss McCollum, another graduate from Knox, is known in our faculty for her work in Science and History. She came here from Stronghurst where she taught last year. Misses Smith. Martin, Duncan. Callihan. Kenner. Purdum and Holden, and Mrs. Walker and Mr. Bugg came hack to M. H. S. again this year. They are well known to all of us thru their former years of teaching here. Miss Park, instructor in F.nglish. has done her part to provide the students of M. 11. S. with a large, flexible vocabulary with which they can express their hril)iant( ?) ideas. Because of her excellent services we hope sin will remain with us. Miss Langenstein. our Science instructor, was on - of our new teachers this year. She has proven a very fine and accomplished instructor in her line of work. If you can't learn science from her. it must Im- your fault. She has also assisted in Mathematics. Miss Foster, who teaches F.nglish. graduated from Millikin University (Mo.), and is very well qualified in her tins of work. She is always willing to help and do it with a smile. Altho new at the vocation of teaching we are confident of her success. Serentfc Macomb High Sckoo Our Faculty Mr. Clark is another Knox graduate. Hr came to us after the signing of the armistice, having been an aviator until the close of the war. Ilis work has been in science courses. Mr. Coleman, our coach and physical training instructor, came Talent is born, genii are made. Keep cool and you command everyone. In the game of success the level head is the trump, and the silent tongue the joker. Be sure vou’ie right, then think over it awhile.” Everyone can give advice, hut few can profit by it. “The pen is mightier than the sword, but who wants to go to the pen? Water on the brain will not quench a fiery spirit. Beauty is only skin deep, but what is a good book without a good binding?” from the same city and graduated from the same college as did our Principal. In the gymnasium, as physical instructor, he has accomplished very good results. I.et us hope that because of his sterling qualities. Mr. Coleman will stay in Macomb High School for many years to come. Blindness is a misfortune, a club foot a deformity, but ignorance is a man's own fault. A black horse may win a race, but a ‘black sheep’ never. Even a sick cat will fight for its life. Only the brave deserve the fair, but In not over-rash. A white lie makes a black mark on the heart. If we could see ourselves as others see us. we would have to enlarge the cemeteries. To-day is short, yesterday is gone, to-morrow may never come. If you have anything to do. do it now. Eighlffm Kmma C. Caluhax Graduate. Western Illinois State Normal. Taught. Monmouth Schools. Principal, Macomb Public Schools. Dana V. Clark, A. II. Grnduntti Galesburg High School. Graduate, Knox College. Jov H. Smith Graduate, Coluinhus School for Girls. Graduate, Ohio State I’nl-vendtr. Attended Cniverslty of ('Idea go. Ki.Marik Pi rdcm Graduate. Normal Academy. Graduate. V. I. S. N. Attended Chicago Cniver- sity. Xi ftern The Spider Web iqiq Macomb High School M«v A. DrvcAX Graduate, M. II. S. Graduate, MV. I. S. N. Taught. Plymouth II. S. Lonsr Footer, A. R. Graduate, Srymmir II. S., Seymour, Mo. Graduate Drury College, Springfield. Mo. Graduate, Millikin University. M nr. k� .t M. Firi.i.n, A. B. Graduate, Galesburg II. S. Graduate, Kuo College. Edna MV. Martix, B. S. (Graduate, Lake M’iew II. S.. Chicago. Graduate, Ix wis Institute. Chicago. Tw mty Macomb High School (■hut Jave Tiiobxk, A. B. Graduate, Fenville, Michigan H. S. Graduate. Michigan State Norma! College, Ypslanti, Mich. Graduate University of Michigan. Taught, Mich. II. S., C'lcnr-lakc II. S.. Clrarlakr, la. ('. Ha vex Commas. A. R. Graduate, Ahingdon H.S. Graduate, llcdding College. Attended Chicago V. M. ('. A. College. Abie O. Kexxeb Graduate Macomh II. S. Graduate, Northwestern University. Taught. Knoxville li. S. Maic.ahiit Pack, A. B. Graduate, Oak Park II. S.. U. of III. Taught, Hamilton II. S.. Hamilton, III. 7Wiify- nis The Spider Web ipiq o_ ■o Macomb High School J. W. Blgo, Ph. H. Graduate, Central Preparatory School, Macomb. Graduate, V. I. S. N. Grnduatr. University of Wis. Ti.hu a I 1oi.dk x Graduate, Maconih Conservator)'. Graduate, American Institute of Normal Metliod , Evanston, 111. Katiiryx McCoixum Graduate, Galesburg H. S. Graduate, Knox College. Taught, Stronghurst II. S. Alma I). UN'ocxmix A. B. Graduate, Northwestern Academy, Naperville, III. Graduate, Northwestern College. Naperville, III. Twenty-two KK£0 a Gab vet Jane Hobtox Graduate, M. II. S. Graduate, V. I. S. N. Taught, Macomb Public Schools. Taught, Abingdon Public Schools. Mb . Min me W. Wai keb A. B. Graduate. Carthage H. S. Graduate, Western Illinois State Normal. Graduate. Monmouth College. Taught, Hlandinsville. Twenty-three 7 he Spider Web iqiq a, s Macomb High School Twenty four Macomb Higk School The Spicier Web iqiqQu. Alumni of Macomb High Classes of 1914-15-16-17-18 A |h ru:a nen duirni organisation wns established in our high school by the class of 1917. Every year we hear reports of many alumni who have achieved success in the various lines of work in which they nr engaged. They are ever loyal to the Macomh High School. Their atendance at the foot bail and basket ball games is evidence of this loyalty. Those of us who are nltout to become alumni, leave our dear old High School behind with regret, yet we are proud to belong to the alumni of Macomb High School ami look forward to the meeting which is to In held in 1920. G. Black Alumni Personals of the Last Fi e Years Those still in school elsewhere are: I awson Burnham, ’18 Naomi MeCutcheon. ’18 Hutil Newell. ’ 18 Kathrvn Early, ’18 Jesse Bliven, ’18 Ernest It link 1 . ’18 Isalx-I Senn. ’18 Donald Parker. ’18 Hav Murphy. ’17 Helen Eaton. ’17 Gale Swango, ’17 Ward Ingram. ’17 Dorothy Maguire. ‘16 Those in service during the war: Bennett Hush. ’17 Louis McMillan. ’17 Fnvc Snvdcr. ’17 Howard Turner, ’17 Cilen Switxcr. ‘10 Walter Pric?. ’17 Francis Purdum. ‘16 Don Purdum. ’16 Lc Hoy Daniels. ‘16 Otlio Thompson. ’15 Curl Nesbit, ’ll Margaret Anders. ’18. is a ton. I). C. Those embarked upon the sea Glade Porter. ’17 Harriet Hendee, 17 Dorothy Logan. 17 Florence Gamage. ’17 Vadn Lcgg. ’17 Millard McBride. ’16 Mary Stover, ’16 Frances Senn, ’16 Those imparting knowledge t Zella Fouls. ’1 I Catherine Holden, ’1 I Zula Purdum. ’1 I Ivn Handolph. ’1 I Vera Senn. ’ 1 I Rhoda Sweigard. ’it Helen Bovee. ’16 Vera Creel. ’16 C. Eaton. ’14 Howard Knowles, ’ll Marion Harland, ’l l Fred Gordon. 11 Allan Holler. 'I Frank Johnson, ’l l government worker in Wnshing- of matrimony: Esther Pennington. 16 Ruth Crabb, ’16 Bessie Bavliss, ’16 Mary Andrews. ’16 Weston Williams. ’15 Marie Miller. ’15 Marion Harland. ’l l Alleyne Frost. I I Lewis Van Etten. ’18 ii others: Ollic Graves. ’16 Eleanor Hurst. ’16 Mary Waggoner. ’16 Vera Graham. 16 Reva Roll. ’17 Marguerite Grafton. ’17 Lena Wehman. ’17 Evelyn Kenner. ‘17 Freda Towle, ’18 Twemlf-fvt Alumni We Have Gone to School With Classes of 1916-17-18 Class of 1916 Charles Sullivan Mildred Scliell Evelyn B. Kenner Mary Purdum Mary Andrews Glen Switrer Beva G. Boll Edna M. Hall I-ewis Van Etten Bertha Thompson Homer V. Thompson Mal� el H. Justice Huth Newell Bessie Bavllss Merle Vernon latura M. Vndrrws Louis William McMillan William Hegstrom I lelen Boyce I«ena Woerly Marjorie Smith Harriet L. Hcndec Kathryn Early Huth Crahb Mary Wajfpmcr J. Bennett Bush William Calvin McGraw Wayne Purdum Vera Creel Vera Graham Carrie 1,. Willey Glade Monroe Porter Jessie Bliven Leroj Daniels Millard McBride Georgia K. Johnson lioscoe Bov Coats Ernest B unkic l.ucille Poster Marguerite K. Grafton Ward W. Ingram l.a Motte Carter I.ester Graham ()llie Graves Class of 1917 Lena A. Wehiuan Maliel lluddell Class of 1918 Alfred Clem ( .emit Join- Klcanor Hurst Kiln Pollock Florence M. G a mage Walker Baymiller Dorothy Maguire Howard Hunter Turner Stella mold Ia-slie Toland lxnii Tiernau lta Moore Faye I- Snyder Dorothy A. Logan Helen llebblo Jeane Wald Marptrct Anders Donald Parker Esther Pennington Gale L. Swango Grace A. Pennington Frieda Towle Llovd Dunsworth t Hpi Peterson John V. Lcander Ia-e Bay Murphy l,awson Burnham Eva Watson Don Purdum Amlrew Alfred Bush Walter G. Price Margaret Hanan Isaliel Senn Francis Purdum Maude McGann Howard L. Bexmat Naomi McCutdicon Charles Foster Frances Senn Vacla 1 I,egg Helen J. Eaton Vernon Murray Ada Andrews Mary Stover I-enore Mecum Both M. Itodgers James Towle Arnold liegxtriHii Twfnly-tir « Macomb High School SENIORS Ml lr WJt Ttecmly-icf THe'Sjnder Web 1919 o o Macomb High School History) of tke Class of 1919 I'R class started to school in the old building and remained there while the new building was being completed. I.o! To our horror we found that we would be in the Junior High School. But we did not let this obstacle detract from us our desires of becoming great. We were first in everything. We had a great many athletic stars and as a class we showed our determination and ginxl work in winning the picture in the Klson Art Exhibit.” We did not want for good times either in class or outside, for numerous were the g«w d times we had. cs|M cinlly in Miss Turk's class. How fine it seemed to 1m Sophomores and 1m placed on an equal footing with the upper classes! Domestic Science and Sew ing were now being taught. So numerous were our blessings this year that we could scarcely count them. The only mar to our whole second year of that gay life was that we lost both Mr. Norman and Mr. Watt, who went to join the army. Our class members came forward and tried out for the declamatory contest and track. Better Speech Week” was a success. Our students stop|H d using slang and owing to Miss Turk's faithful work all of us became gmal students in English. Juniors—My. but we were excited and thrilled. No more hard Geometry except for the brilliants who were taking Solid Geometry.” We showed our patriotism for our country as well as for our school by helping to raise money for the Red Cross. We also helped in knitting and sewing. ImjHi for the Red Cross and for the French Orphans. We const rved both food and money by omitting the usual formal Junior-Senior Banquet. Instead we gave them an informal party which was enjoyed bv Faculty and Juniors ns well ns by the Seniors. We came forward in debating and three of our members composed the team which debated at Keokuk. Seniors we could scarcely realize it. but after our three long years of anxious waiting and watching—no privileges. As Fresides. Sophs and Juniors we longed for the time to come when we would Im free, but alas the time has never come. Nearly all the teachers this year are new. Miss Turk really has left M. II. S. and we all know how it must have broken her heart to leave us. Wc could scarcely wait for the first day of school to get a glimpse of the faculty. At last it came and wc were greatly impressed by them and ho|R wc left an impression also. The Seniors helped ill the War Work Fund” and owing to the ban! work of the girls made a large sum of money for this purpose. We put on one of the lM st circuses ever shown in M. H. S. and the whole student body, as well as the townspeople, agree with us. The class play has been selected and owing to the remarkable dramatic talent in the class we know it will 1m a success. We owe a great deal of our success to Miss Martin. She has stood with us in every undertaking and has coached us in the circus and class play. The class feels that she has hel|M d to make the class of 1919 the best that ever graduated from M. H. S. H. I . Twenty right The Spider Web 1919 o- ,0 Macomb High School Class Poem By Rub 7 utt We arc nearing, dear Seniors, a milestone Toward which we have traveled for years; One which marks not the end but the hrginniiig For each a life work -a career. I.ike nestlings led by their mother. Their trembling pinions to try We will flutter away from old M. II. S. And to uphold her honor must fly. The effort and cart- that to us have been given Will not have been given in vain. For whatever vocation of life we pursue. We’ll surely l e heard friHn again; l’erhu|wt in tlw Senate chambers. Will some of our members Ik heard; While others from platform or pidpit The Muds of their liearers will stir. Who knows hut that one of our nutnlier From the class nineteen hundred ivn-teen Vs n Raphael, a Macart, or Chaucer, Will Ik- winning tlie world’s high rdeein. But whatever fate will liefnll hs In our roamings among all mankind. To our teachers we’ll ever Ik grateful For llieir efforts to enlighten our minds. Ye Juniors who follow ehise after. We’ll vacate ami give you good cheer; Your verdure which is now so apparent. .May possibly disappear. And as we set out on life’s voyage This one tlmught will our pleasure mar— To fail school days at old M. II. S. It is time to say nu reroir. J wcitly-Minr The Spider Web 1919 o o Macomb High School Thirty Black Doerr Killinjrsworth Senior Class Officers Imouene Tyson, President George Killingswortii, t'ice President Kenneth Lawyer, Treasurer Lillian Doerr, Secretary Gkrtrcde Black, Asst. Treasurer Mim Edna Martin, Class Advisor T kin y-ome • Macomb High Schoo I’R four years of high school are almost gone. Now they seem doubly dear, and tin friendships made are hard to break. We leave the halls of Macomh High, not a group of separate individuals, hut a class. ImuiihI together by the bonds of friendship. The class of 1919 leaves with feelings of confidence and gratitude. confidence in the future, and gratitude for those who guided us thru the last four years. Early in the term we gathered our forces in preparation for a formal organisation. At our first meeting Miss Martin was chosen, unanimously, for our class advisor because there was no bettor woman anywhere. Imogene Tyson, who was after the presidency, won by only a few votes, but nevertheless by this action she maintained the class leadership of the year. Lillian Docrr. win doesn’t have to talk to be happy, listens to our outbursts and writes them into the secretary's re|M� rts. Kenneth Lawyer was elected treasurer, but owing to conflicting “Spider Web work, it was necessary for the assistant treasurer, Gertrude Black, to assume the position's re sensibilities. She efficiently handles large amount which are treasured bv the Senior class. Our class has distinguished itself by doing in seven months what every other class has required nine months to do. We have boon a hard-working class, taking care, however, to sec that no member came down with brain fever, brought on by overwork. As we review this year and the three years preceding it. we feel that our time in Macomb High has been profitably spent. Imogens Tyson, Class President Thirtytsgi The Spicier Web 1919 Macomb High School I'ebcv Yard 7 Vrc Vanity Track, ’17; Class Hasket Hall, 16-' 17 5 Will-Ionian Literary Society, 17, 18; Vanity Foot Hull, 17, 18; Varsity Hasket Hall, 17-'18. IK- I9; Husinesa Manager, “Spider Wcl , ’ 19. A tan he teems of cheerful resterdays. And eonhdeut ta-morrotes. Mil mi Mi M ANIlft Scioto Iligli Schial, IG, '17: Culvcr-Stockton College (Academy), Cant in. Mo, 18. She it all ifirltthuett. and flaxfulnett. and nnldnest. and kittenish buoyancy. lieux A area Prairie City High School, l«. 17, 18. You know tar just what I think and nothing more or lest. (•Kwrat OK Hi .uk -r er ie ' Cla.vs Secretary, ’Hi; Ser-retary Wattonian Literary Society, ‘18; President Junior Krd Cross, 18; Assistant Class Treasurer, 19. Yet, we listen when she steaks ' Success ill most tilings depends on knowing Ih� w long it takes to succeed Montesquieu Thirty-three mt?-.? Helen Campbell Oxford Literary Society. 17. 18. I knotv a maiden fair to tee. Take caret She can both false and friendly be. ft clear e ! Reware! Trust her not. she is footing thee. Harold Kune Wattonian Literary Society. 17. 18. .4 man faithful and honorable; Sure, he is an AeneraMr him,” Lvcile Bonham lonny .et uluthcan Literary So-eiety, 17. 18. She steaks an infinite deal of nothing. Bessie Cai.i.ison ('.linden High School, 13. l«. '17; Class Basket Ball. 'IN; Oxford Literary Society. 18. II hence is thy learningT Hath thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil. Kxj ericnce shows that success is due less to ability than to Real. The winner is he who gives himself to his work. Imdy and soul. ■—Charles llnrlan Thirty-four The Spicier Web iqiq Macomb High School Lii.uax Dow “Bill” Student Council, '16, ’17; ZctnUthean Literary Society, 17. 18; Class Secretary. ’19. Like a tireU ending never. Does my longue go on forever Bmiyi. I (own Wattonian Literary Society. ’17. '18. A cheerful, intelligent face is Ike end of culture, and success enough F.rurse Mrxcox -Gene- Varsity Foot Ball. 16; Oxford Literary Society, 17. 18; Varsity Basket Ball, 17-'18, '|8-’19; Athletic Editor. -Spider Web.” 19. I've had a string of luck so far; What comes newt, I toonder‘‘‘ Katherine Frnn Class Basket Ball. 16. 17; Zetalathcan Literary Society. 17, 18; Joke Editor, -Spider Web,” 19. She loved a laddie.’ Success is full of promise till men nest, from which the bird has flown. get it; and then it is a last year's —Beecher Thirty-live I lie Spicier Web o Macomb High School Byron Atkinson Oxford Literary Society. '17. 'IN; Class Basket Ball. BL 17, M7-M8; .Assistant Kditor, “Spider Web,” 19; S. A. T. (’., Ilcddinjr College. MS. ■ Ind still the trunder grew That one small head could cart , all he knew. Imoorxe Tyson “ mo” Oxford Literary Society. M7, MS; Class Treasurer, 'lh; Class President, 19. Of all the girls that e'er are teen. Therei none w hue at Into-gene, Kv % It El IIM Class Secretary, M7; Oxford Literary Society, M7. MS; Society Kditor, Spider Weis” 19. 4 hateful mind and faithful heart. Shall mu and keet I he heller tart Bertha ClltTRcti Wattmiian Literary Society. 17, M8. My oreit living I can make. •• «■ have wiidom enough to ttake. Success prompts to exertion, and liuliit facilitates success. —Jlazlitl Thirty-sir I He Spider Web iqiq Macomb High School Kenneth Lavyki Clam Basket Ball. I5- I6; Vice I’midrl Forensic I.H-erary Society, 'Ifi: Oxford l.ltrrnry Society, ‘17, ‘IX: Varsity I Vita ting Team, lx; Editor in Cltirf. “Spider Wrl� ,” l?� ; ('lavs Treasurer. I! . Carol Little President Excelsior literary Society, ’ 1 � ; President Zrtnlathrau Liternn Society, 1� . lltr cUaruung ways and face Make sunshine in a shady plate. Genact: Kii ijxoswobtii Killy’’ Wattonian Literary Socie-ty, 17, ’18. H ire relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun.' Emmie Cask “Edo Oxford Literary Society. ‘17, 18; rt Editor, Spider Web, lf . Blatk a e her locks as the night. But her spirit contrasted Is as bnght as the sunlight “It takes a certain amount of genius to get attay tt.lh a success ml hint. If you wish success in life, make perseverance your ImHoni friend, ex-. perienee your wise counsellor, caution your elder hmtlier, and hope your guardian genius. —Addison Thirtyseven The Spider Web 1919 v Macomb High School Martha Johnson ‘Mart” Wnttoninn Literary Society, 17, 18. “In her black eyes her shots lay dear as pebbles in i brook. It rav T m Class Basket Rail, ’Ifi, ’17, 1H; Zetalatlicuu Literary So-eiety, 17. '18; Class Poetess, 19. she trill, she will, you may depend on’I; If she won't, she won’t, there's an end Om’J. Aima Banks (i nh! Ho|h High ScliooL 10, ’17; Wnttoninn Literary Society, ’18, Literary Rdl-tor, “Spider Web,” 19; Class Prophet. 19. “With frequent smiles to broad, so kind. The teachers say she’s food to mind,” Hki.cn Parks Zetnlnthenn Literary Society, 17, 18; Snap Sliot Kditor. “Spider Web, ’19; ('Inns Historian, 19. For she is wise, if I can judqe of her. In the world then nre only two ways of raising one's self, either by one’s own industry or by the weakness of others. Thirty-eight I he Spicier Web iqtq o. -d Macomb High School Kdward Juiixmix “Sxcrdu Wnttonian Ulrrury Socie-ty, '17, '18; Class Basket Hall. 13-16. 16- 17. 17-'18; YeU Lender, '18. 19. Ability to bind thru your courts , it rather to be chosen than great brains.' Dorothea Vaxce Clayton lliftfi School, 16, 17; Wnttonian Literary So-cicyt, 18. She tfeahs seldom, but when the does. «rr are sure the hat something to toy.” IIeixn Van Kites Zetalathean Literary Society, 17. 18; Class Basket Ball, 16 17. 18. Laughter holding both her Jet. Geneva IJasiews Class Basket Ball. 16, '17. 18j .etalathean Literary Society. 17. 18. He good, tweet maid, and let who will be clever.” I have always oliserved Hud to succeed in the in aj | caranee, hut in reality wise. world we must la foolish —Montesquieu Thirty-nine I he Spider Web iqiq cl. Macomb High School I-Rwis F.rwix “Lew Class President, ’16; Pres-ident of Ionian Literary Society, ’16; Student Council, '] ; 'IT. 'IS; Wirsitv Poot Ball. '16. 17; Varsity Basket Bali I6- 17; Captain, I7-’18; Debating Team, '18; President of Class. 18; S. A. T. C., I Milliard College, 18. “H'hat fond and uavtcard I holt xr� slide. Into a lover's head.” Harry Gamaok Oxford Literary Society, '17. 'in; Varsity Baikal Ball, 15-16. '16-’17, 17- l8; Varsity Foot Ball. 15. 16, 17; Captain, ’18. • So one knows it, but once I n as bashful. For age Is opportunity no less 1 hail youth itself, though in another dress; And as the evening twilight fades away. The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day! —Longfellow Waru Sri.i.crs l ‘igldh Grade Clots Mascot Forty The Spider Web iqiq Macomb High School Senior Class Will The Last Will and Testament F the class «f 1019 of the High School of Macomb, in the County of McDonough, anil the State of Illinois, made and published the 30th day of May. in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and nineteen. In the name of Mr. Wriglry, we. the members of graduating class of 1919 of the High School of Macomb, in the County of McDonough, ill the State of Illinois, of the age of four years, and being of sound body. and sane judgment, and realizing that the time we shall abide at school is short, wish to settle upon our heirs, the lower classmen, all of those qualities for which we have no further use. After mature consideration and due deliberation we herein make our final disposition of our treasured possessions. Such division as we do hereby make in this document we believe to lx thoroughly fair to all concerned and do earnestly desire that there shall be no discontent or strife among our honorable and worthy heirs and successors. First: The executrix of this, our last will and Testament, shall pay all of our just debts, including funeral expenses and matrimonial fees and the fees of the executrix and attorneys. Second: We bequeath to the Hoard of L ducat ion one member of the class of 1919, namely. Kenneth Lawyer, who shall set forth with great elegance of language tin- viewpoint of the student body of our noble Alma Mater on the greatly debated subject of school fiances. Wc shall hereby earn the everlasting and undying grati tude of that group of worthy, broad-minded, democratic (and republican) gentlemen. YVc further bequeath to our heirs in general, our paternal su-perintendent, our principal with his heart warming smile, and our expiring teachers, but in particular we Ix-queath to the Seniors of 1920 our revered Miss Thorne, who can interest any intellectual Senior for at least three hours daily. The class of 19 as a whole does hereby give and bequeath to the class of 1920. its |w p. cooperation, harmony, and faithfulness in attendance, ability to make and second motions and to settle questions. and a president ns ambitious, helpful, and peace-loving, and last hut not least. .� class advisor as faithful, intelligent, and sober-minded as ours. The class of '19 doc hereby give and liequcath on the part of fieorge Killingsworth all his affectionate qualities and his heart with all its emotional appliances to a meek little country girl of the .Junior class. With due consideration wc leave to Mary White. Alma Baker’s most winning smile and heart-captivating ways. Wc bequeath Kugeiie Munson's |H pularity in High School to Ralph Ausburv—who should readily accept. We Ixapieath Helen Campbell's sober and steadfast disposition to that frivolous individual. John Norton. We give and U-quenth Louis Krwin's everlasting loving quali- Forly-om Senior Class Will ties toward Kathryn to Golds and Lloyd, so that they may ever live in peace, love, and prosperity. We devise and bequeath Dorothea Vance’s dignity to Florence Lovell. We give and bequeath Harold Kline’s curly hair to Lorainc Sutton, which we think she should accept. To June Churchill we bequeath all of F.dith Cash's coquettish ways. Wc do hereby give and bequeath K.ddie Johnson’s extra knowledge of etiquette to Juliana Vose. We bequeath the “crush” of Helen Arter and Harry Gamage to any of the younger classmen who care to accept. We hereby bequeath Kenneth Lawyer’s rosy cheeks to I.lovd Hocraffer. so that his complexion will match up more evenly with Golda’s. After some consideration we leave Kathryn Fulir’s dramatic ability to Florence Sypes who should 1h- proud to accept. We devise and bequeath Byron D. Atkinson's admiration for all the girls to Harry McGuire who can And room in his heart for but one. We bequeath Beryl Howd's four years’ service on the social committee to any 8th grader who would be grateful. We devise and bequeath to Minnie Switzer, Martha Johnson's athletic ability. We hereby devise and bequeath Imogene Tyson’s faithfulness to the Senior class to Emily Johnson, who needs courage. We give and bequeath Carol Little's chattering propensities to May Fuhr. Wc hereby bequeath Helen Van Ettcn's studious nature to Evelyn Bonham, who needs it. Wc hereby bequeath Percy Yard’s knowledge of French to Merle Gardner who should willingly accept. We devise and bequeath I.ucile Bonham s extra knowledge of American History to Esther O’Harra who should be proud to accept. We bequeath Ruby Tutt's and Geneva Danielson’s places on the Senior Basket Ball team to Mary Dansart and Helen Crawford. Wc give and bequeath Mildred Marr’s heavenly voice to I.ucilc Early. We hereby bequeath Gertrude Black’s ability as leader of the class to Mary Parks. We Iwqueath Bertha Church’s A credits to Earl Murphy. We devise and bequeath Eva Reihm’s flirtatious ways to Mary Roark. We give and bequeath to Elizabeth Jobe, Lillian Doerr’s mellifluent disposition. Wc hereby devise and bequeath Helen Park’s obsequious nature to Dorothy Carter, found wanting. With due consideration, we leave Bessie Callison’s propriety in all her work to Edgar Hanan. And in closing this extraordinary document, we do hereby bc- Fortx-two ■ Macomb High School Senior Class Will |urath any of our lesser treasured possessions, such as our good manners and unfailing attendance at school, not mentioned heretofore. to any earnest, well meaning person desiring same, such individuals making his desires known before commencement, as on that day we shall consign all unclaimed attributes, characteristics, and treasures to the M. If. S. vault. Lastly: We hereby nominate and appoint our honorable and most efficient class advisor. Miss Edna Martin, to lie executrix of this our last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, we have hereunto drawn up this will this 3()th of May. in the year of our Lord. One Thousand Nine Hundred -Ilid Nineteen. (SEAL) Sworn in the presence of the attesting witnesses. (y. .yYi' j .f . ' 7tf . itftcatfy Forty three Forty four Macomb High School -o Macomb High School Forty-Hvc «o Macomb High School The Spider Web iqiqa- Senior Class Statistics In a special meeting called by the school body, an election was held by very secret ballot, to determine those people in the school who were to hold various honors and | ositions of necessity. The following are the results. It will be seen that tin Senior class holds all these honors, so this innv well be called “The Statistics of the Senior ( lass.” Prettiest girl........................................ Carol Little Most handsome boy .....................................Lewis Krwin lh st dressed girl IflOOgCOI TytOD Best dressed boy.......................... ....... Percy Yard Class Suffragette Bertha Church Biggest Grind...................................... Helen Parks Biggest Bluffer...................................Kenneth lawyer Most popular girl ................ Helen Campbell Most popular boy.............................. George Killingsworth Best dancer Eugene Munson Most brilliant girl Alma Baker Most brilliant boy Harold Kline Girl with most pep...................................Gertrude Black Boy with most pep .................................. Edward .Johnson Best sport Mildred Marrs Smlh s Byron I). Atkinson Biggest feet Harold Kline ami Edward Johnson Chatterbox .......................................... Lillian Doerr Class Comedian George Killingsworth Forty-six The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School Class Prophecy) SO THE YEARS WENT BY”—By Alma Baker WKJ.VK years had passed since the graduation of the class of '19. Twelve long years had passed since Miss Martin last saw a meml cr of that illustrious class, for they were scattered far and wide. But those years had proven profitable ones for their former class advisor, as she was now the manager of the Government Chemical Laboratories. Soon she was going to start on an extensive business trip that would take her to the far corners of the earth. While she was planning for her tour, one day the thought came to her. Ah. the class of ’19 have by now found their places in tin- world. Perhaps I shall meet them all.” A week later -he was in Chicago at the hotel where she was to meet the aviatrix sent by the government to take her to South America. That evening as she paused for a moment in the doorway of the dining room, the lo ad waiter recognized her as a person of some im-|K� rtanee and majestically advanced to lead her to a seat. There was something very familiar in his dignified and pompous manner that attracted Miss Martin's attention. She watched him closely for a moment and then gas| ed in astonishment. It is—no. just a resemblance- -no, it really is he! Pardon me. she la gan, “but you l cnr a striking resemblance to an old friend of mine. Please tell me. have you ever lived in Macomb? The man gazed blankly at her, then a look of recognition flashed across his hiterto immobile features, as he grasped her outstretched hand. Louis Erwin, you are the first friend from the old town I’ve met for years. she exclaimed, while a new voice rejoined. Well, here’s another. Let s shake all ’round. and the aviatrix shook each of them by the hand. Bertha Church. stammered Miss Martin, so you are the famous aviatrix who has been selected to take mo to South America? It seems that you are tiound to rise, That is the wav I can get tin highest. was the laughing re ply. Two days later they alighted in Nanta. Peru. Miss Martin went at once to the city hall where she was to transact her business with the mayor. He was busy when she came in. so she went into the court room to pass away the time. At that moment the judge arose to pronounce the sentence and his first words aroused her interest. Paul Ncbergall, the leader of the hoboes in Barcellos. Brazil, is sentenced to a prison term while he memorizes Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables” as punishment for attempting to induce the ho-Imh's of Nanta to join his band in Barcellos. Chief of Police Beryl Howd will see that the sentence is executed. The next case is called. What is the charge- against the prisoner? Miss Martin arose to follow those two whom fate had so cur- Forty-stven Macomb High School The Spider Web 1919 o_ Senior Class Prophecy iouslv thrown in her way, when the familiar voice of the plaintiff in the next case rang in her cars. Your honor. Ix-gan Hymn I). Atkinson, I have come all the way from Cape Morris k. Jcsup. in the extreme northern part of Greenland to convict Mr. Lawyer of fraudulent schemes. They are directly opposed to my own. I am endeavoring by a chemical process to thaw out all the icebergs around the poles and thus make the work there for our two light-house keepers, Martha Johnson and Lillian Docrr. more agreeable. Mr. Lawyer’s plan is directly op-|M sed to mine and to all the laws of natural or unnatural science.” Your honor, I object, broke in Mr. Lawyer. Mr. Atkinson’s plan is more opposed to science than my own. Mr. Atkinson can carry out his plan to the best of his ability, but first I desire to work out mine, as it would be in)| ossible for me to do so after he destroys all of the iccl ergs. Your honor will sure approve of his plan— no. we will approve of your honor’s that’s not it. he agrees with me I don’t mean that, but anyway it concerns the jx-ople of South America along the Amazon River. The intense heat of the country could bo greatly reduced by the introduction of petrified icebergs on the Amazon.” Our beloved teacher was forc«d to leave this interesting case unsettled hv the announcement that the mayor would now see her. The next day she received a telegram telling her to go at once to tin- coast, from which point she was to leave at once for Norway, in company with the other chemists the government was sending abroad. After transacting their business they went for a few days’ pleasure trip along the Kvanagan Fiord to view the wonderful ef fects of the midnight sun. While roaming along the wild and picturesque coast one day. Miss Martin came u|mui an artist sketching the l cuutiful scenery, with a little fishermaid posing in the foreground. Miss Martin paused to glance at her work, then suddenly turned with a Hash of recognition to the artist. F.dythc Cash. she cried. So you arc- the wonderful Norwegian artist whose marvelous paintings have stirred the world!” At her first words the- little- fishermaid started forward, and she turned to greet Geneva Danielson. As she did so. her attention became- focused on a figure be-fore- unobserved. It was Dorothea Vance, who was busily e ngaged in arranging the- wonderful scenery effects for the artist. After passing r. few enjoyable hours with the-se- old friends, she we nt hack to the pleasant little inn where she- was staying. She- left that evening for thcns. with the other members of the party, in order to reach that city on schedule time. There, in that classical old city, she met some of the learnc-d pe-ople- of the day. Among the most brilliant of these, she was told, was Helen Parks, professor of Mathematics in the weerld's greatest e ollege. She- calle-d upon this famous |x-rsonage and was cordially greeted by her. For some time they talked about the old days; then about the we rK each of them was doing. Professor Parks told Miss Martin she had prepared a new text-lxxik in geometry entitled Hardest Solutions to the Easiest Proposition .” When she arose to ge� . the professor lx-gge-d her to remain for the evening, as she was ex|x-cting seunt- callers in whom she knew Forty-eight Tke Spider Web 1919 o Macomb High School Senior Class Miss Martin would la- greatly interested. Presently, to her great surprise, Mildred Marrs and Gertrude Black entered the room. These were two of the most famous celebrities of Athens, Professor Parks informed her Both were eloquent lecturers on especially interesting subjects. Professor Black was at that time a lecturer in the I niversity of Athens on the subject, “My Great Success as a Failure, while Professor Marrs was lecturing before the public on How a Tall Person May Become Short; Myself the Greatest Living Example. These great |M ople greeted their teacher very cordially, but with a certain dignity that was to lx- exacted from persons filling sueli high positions. After indulging in many friendly reminis-ccnccs, to the surprise of Miss Martin. Harry Gamage was an-iiouueed. You will Ik especially interested in his brilliant project, said Professor Parks. “It marks a great scientific advance, one which the world has been anxiously awaiting for ernturies. He is attempting. and we believe that his efforts will 1m crowned with success, to establish ommunication with the planet of Mars by the system of wireless telegraphy. Mr. Gamage explained his wonderful plan at great length to Uninterested group of his friends and received mueh intelligent advice from these learned people. Taudenia. Africa, was the next city the delegation of chemists were to visit, but there were several days yet before they were due there. Now Miss Martin had long wished to visit the island of Prophecy St. Helena, so she left her party in Athens and went to the island, promising to meet them in Taudenia. Wlien she arrived, the island seemed to be in a state of great Uproar. Upon inquiring what the trouble was alnmt from a jabbering native, she managed to get the information that the editress of the St. Helena Vacuum would probably explain the situation to her. The editress was in earnest conference with another lady when she entered the office, but they immediately | ounccd u|M n her and heggi d her opinion on this momentous question. Greatly puzzled. Miss Martin asked for an explanation, when to her surprise she recognized Alma Baker and Helen Arter from old Macomb High. After some preliminary conversation, they told her that Katherine I'uhr. the world renowned elocutionist, had been requested by Imo-gene Tyson, the beloved president of the isle, to give her lessons in elocution. Some of the leading citizens had raised vigorous objections to their president following so undemocratic a course. Miss Baker, editress of the “Vacuum, and Miss Arter. the great St. Helena suffrage leader, luul been asked to attempt a satisfactory settlement of this momentous question. Miss Martin agreed to recommend the great teacher of expression to the citizens in a manner that would at once make them her friends, thus solving the difficulty. A few days later she was journeying by airplane over the African desert on her way to the city of Taudenia. Upon reaching this iM-autiful ctiv she paused before a magnificent edifice U-aring the inscription above its door: “Institution for the Use of Common Sense and the gaining of Profound Wisdom; Professors Bonham and Van Ktten. Greatly surprised Miss Martin entered and inquired for Forty tin The Spider Web iqicmx • Macomb High Scboo Senior Class Propkecy the professor? . Presently two tiny. dignified and s| cctnclcd ladies were entertaining her in a parlor of unsurpassed grandeur. They invited her to accompany them to the theatre that night where a double attraction was offered. George Killingsworth in his wonderful impersonation of the once famous movie actress, Marv Pickford, and an address by Eugene Munson, sole candidate for mayor of the city of Taudenia. Mr. Munson had been mayor of Taudenin for the past eight years and it was expected that he would continue to be for the next eighty, providing he lived long enough. After tile theater, the professors arranged for a meeting among their old friends. The dinner was a merry one and time passed rapidly. Just before they started to leave, a new person entered and advanced towards the table occupied by this group. It was Bessie Callison. the famous lion tamer from the Congo. Miss Calli-son carried an American newspaper in her hands which everyone was eager to read, for it was the Macomb Daily Journal. “Look at this.” gasjN'd Professor Van Ktten. But wait. I will read it to you. Here it is: 'Aviatrix has mysteriously disap-peared.’ Aviatrix Church cannot Ik- located, neither U|m� ii earth nor in th«- air. A few days before she disappeared, she told some of her friends that she was about to undertake a long cherished project, that of finding an air route to the moon. Nothing has been heard of her since, anti if she succeeded she did not return. ’Phis is very deplorable, for the public of this planet are very anxious to be brought into contact with the inhabitants of other planets.’ ” After reading and discussing this interesting newspaper, the party separated at a late hour, each expressing the wish that they might some time have the pleasure of meeting again. It was at this place that Miss Martin parted from the other members of her party. They were returning immediately to America, while she was going to prolong her tour by visiting the Hawaiian Islands. A week later she reached beautiful Hawaii and traveled about from island to island. She visited the National Museum on tints land of Kanai. famous for the total absence of any curios. The guide, who was showing her through the building, aroused her interest by his familiar actions, as he talked very rapidly and incoherently, gesticulating all the while. At last she recognized him. It was Edward Johnson, the well known wind-jammer from Old High, and she was surprised to find that he was more proficient than ever. Eddie's delight at seeing an old teacher can easily be imagined. Grabbing her by the arm. he exclaimed. Come on over to tin-soda fountain and -ee another old friend. There he presented her to Carol Little, the sob- proprietress of a soda fountain on the Island of Kanai. While they were conversing. a familiar form advanced and Harold Kline, ambassador to the court of the king of Maleulverskgapk. came up to them. Ho informed them that for the past eight years he had held that high official |M sition. Once he had been recalled to fill a vacancy in Washington. I). but that public life proved too strenuous for his nerves and lie had returned to his present post. Emm up the street now rapidly advanced a |� crson who was excitedly waving a newspaper in her hand. Ftft y id Macomb High School My project is about to be taken lip by some of the leading business men in these island , exclaimed Ruby Tutt. Success is looming near and at last I shall hr famous. Her friends gathered around her offering their best wishes for her success. Upon inquiring what was the nature of this enterprise, she informed Miss Martin. It is mv intention to build a railroad across the Pacific, starting from the coast of China and going hy way of the Philippines and Hawaii, thence to San Francisco. After a few minutes conversation, Miss Martin and Kddie moved on. for it lacked hut a few hours until time for her to sail back to the t S. A. Coming down the narrow street at a terrific speed. she beheld a familiar sight, a car of the species commonly called Ford. At the sight of her. the driver brought his vehicle to so sudden a stop that he fell from it head-first, but Percy Yard was on his feet in an instant, rushing towards his friends. He shook hands with the energy of one accustomed to Ford cranks instead of |ieo-ple, end invited them out for a ride. Remembering that her life was not insured. Miss Martin refused, but invited him to go with her to the hotel. On the way he informed her that he ran the only taxi on the island. Miss Martin also gathered that la-cause of this he was erv popular with tin- girls on the island. When they arrived at the hotel they were pleasurably surprised at the sight of Helen Campbell in the lobby, the famous chorus girl on the island of Knwetoksh. who was starring in the wonderful production. The Follies of 1930. These three accompanied her to the submarine in which she was to return home, and left her with their old classmate. Eva Reihm. the valiant captain of the submersible. The trip home was uneventful and time passed swiftly in the company of the genial captain. Thus ended Miss Martin's extraordinary trip around the world. Fifty-one The Spider Web 1919 x Macomb High School The Investment of Four NK of the questions before the young |H rson of to-day is. W ill it pay to finish a high school course?” The economic stnnd| oint which we shall take in this discussion is typical of the twentieth century. Since it is an abrupt and practical question, it does not require a long, theoretical introduction. We need only say that when one recalls how small a percentage of the boys and girls are graduated from high school, it is easy to understand that the consideration of this question is of some im|x rtnnce. There are very few young people between the ages of fourteen and nineteen who know for what vocation they are beat fitted. We can not sav that secondary education in all cases, helps in the choice of a profession; but we can say that the gradual broadening of the course of study is tending to give much help in that direction. The environment of high school tends, at least, to make a student think of his future vocation: and it may keep him from a blind alley job” at a time when that type of work is tin most alluring. 1 lie high school is not sup|M sed to give special training, except in certain courses. It gives, however, the essentials absolutely demanded by the social and business world of to-day. The general tendency of the training is certainly toward formation of habits of industry, accuracy, and careful thinking. Some may think that the main object of secondary education is to teach the student rchat to think, and to make his mind a store house of facts, like an enev- Tears in High Sch ool clopedia. This is not true; the main object is rather to teach the student ho-o to think. The completion of a course in high school gives, at least, a limited knowledge of how and where to find infor motion on subjects of interest or importance. This sort of training is. wc grant, general; but it is also effective. It increases aclf-respeet and broadens the j owcr of appreciation. Most important of all. perhaps, is the fact that the completion of a secondary education may encourage further study toward promotion. Many times tin- boy. grown to manhood, wishes to begin training in some profession either by university study or by a course in correspondence school. He may feel that further study is necessary for promotion in his line of work. If he lacks a secondary education. he is more likely to become discouraged at the prospect of further study; because too much time would be lost in gaining, first, a foundation for this professional training. Digressing for a moment to sjxak of this more advanced work, statistics show us that more and more it is the educated man who is taking the high salaried positions. They also show us that although, at first, the increase in responsibility and in salary is not noticeable for the man with technical training in comparison to his shop-trained co-worker, it becomes noticeable after a few years of experience. Then we would say that n young person is least likely to make a mistake if he answers this question in the affirmative. We assert that, in general, a high school education pa vs in dollars and cents. and in increase of self-respect and |M� wer of appreciation. Fifty-two Macomb Higk ScKool Fifty-three Macomb High School Kmii.v Johnson', President Frrd Rainrv, J’icr President Minnabkl Switzer, Secretary Miss Fuller, ('lass Advisor Introduction HK present Junior class has up to date been all that one could ;.sk of a Junior class, having all the regulation pep, zip. and go which tradition has always reserved for Junior classes since time immemorial. That this is true is due no doubt to the unparalleled example of Inst year’s Juniors, the illustrious class of IP 19. The Juniors have suj� -ported all Senior stunts and shown their loyalty to all High School activities. From indications we can safely prophesy that M. If. S will Ik proud of the class of 1920. So a toast to the Juniors, the class that’s up and coming. Fifty-four ■ The Spider Web 19190 Macomb High School Historp of the Junior Class The class � f 1920 rntrmi the new High School ns eighth grader in November, 1915. Our first idea of the joyous high .school life wns gathered from the old-fashioned pep” meetings that were held at the old high. The rest of that school year our life was uneventful n id from a few social gatherings. Our entrance into the High School proper was minus the usual initiation. This was probably due to the fact that we were known as Junior Ill’s” instead of Freshmen. Thru Miss Turk’s coaching we finished our second year with little ridicule from the upperclassmen. Our social gatherings consisted of two parties during the year. Keeping up with the spirit of youth we changed again and consented to Is- ruled by Miss Kenner. Before many months we decided it was a pleasure rather than a curse to he advised by such a pleasant and capable person. The spirit of war entered our veins in 1917 and we pledged ourselves to sup|M rt a French orphan. Thru Miss Kenner’s encouragement we came out conquerors of our task. Along with this task we had time to think of ourselves. During the year we held a Hallowe’en party, n wienie roast, and a party to the winners of the F.nglish debate. We still wonder if Ralph A. Indieves in Ouija boards as he did then. If some of the guests at the debate party didn't get their share of the sandwiches just consider that Fred Rainey was present. On the long list of heroes from Macomb High School the names of quite a number of Sophomore boys appear. 1 he first boy to join the colors was a Sophomore. The boy who paid the supreme sacrifice was a Sophomore. We did our best in supjrorting the various school activities. Although we are only represented by one man on the varsity eleven and “five” at the present time, we are proud of him. His work on both teams has been most valuable to the success of them. With the ho| c of completing our four years, fifty-seven strong, we closed our Sophomore year. Fate seemed against us as we started our work in September. 1918. We had only started our work when the Flu stop| ed us. Thru Mr. Wrigley’s rules of classification our enrollment dwindled from fifty-seven to thirty-four. To the surprise of the Seniors and Sophomores we took the prize at the box supper. Friday night. March I Mil. we held a party. We came dressed as kids” and had a great time. Miss Full- r was absolutely the most charming child there. Some time in May we are going to entertain the Faculty and Seniors. A very good way to close a successful year, we believe. Perhaps our activities seem minor to outsiders, but to us they have been stepping stones to our future success. Our experiences so far will In- a great help in making our last year a credit to the school, class members, and to our class advisor. Much of our success this year we owe to the work of Miss Fuller. Minkabkl Switzer, Secretary Fi iy-tve The Spider Web iqiq o- Macomb High School $ 20 HKI.KN CRAWFORD STELLA BCTTKRFIRLD JOHN NORTON EVELYN HONIIAM KAREL BENSON MAY FI'HR FLORENCE LOVELL MINN ABEL SWITZER Fifty-six The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School KATHRYN RMJME NKI.MK VOOI,AM FRANCIS WOBRLY K.MII.Y JOHNSON HARRY MiC.l IRK lufty-sevtn FI.ORKNCK S1I� KS acinus McGinnis JI NK (TU'RC'HILL I he Spider Web 191 q o. Macomb High School MARY PARKS LLOYD HOC’RAPFKR .1II.I ANA VOSE HARRY BOSTICK CHARLES GREELEY It 17BY JENNINGS RlBY LUSK MERLE GARDNER Fifty-eight Macomb High School It A I. PI I AUSBURY l.rCILK EARLY Fit ED RAINEY ELEANOR MORLEY MARY WHITE LAWRENCE GAMAGE COLD A McClTLI-OUGH OLIVE CANTItlL Fxftynine o Macomb High School Sisty Sophomore Class Officers Lor a ink Sutton, President Mary Kathrrixk Roark, I’ice President Hamrr Ford, Secretary Mi hr Horton, Advisor HR first Sophomore class meeting was held September 17, 11118. The following class officers were elected: President. Lornine Sutton; Vice President. Mary Katherine Roark; Secretary and Treasurer Hamer Ford, and Class advisor. Mr. Coleman. Some weeks later Mr. Coleman saw fit to resign, owing to eonffieting work. At the second meeting this resignation was accepted and Miss Horton was elected advisor. Mr. Coleman retaining as assistant ad- visor. At this meeting the elass voted to present a “School Day Stunt,” at the box supper which was held in the auditorium on January 81. About February 3. the class met and voted to give a Colonial party on February 22. with the members of the basket ball team as guests of honor. The evening was s| ent in playing games appropriate to the occasion. Refreshments of ice cream cones, pastry hatchets and candies were served to the fifty guests. I.oraixk Sutton Siityone The Spider Web 1919 u Macomb High School Sophomore Class Senior I Ralph Barclay Mary Ausbury Nellie Nardin Max Terrill Karl Benner Catherine Allison Bertha Purdum Lee White Harold Bown Allevne Binney Vira Pittenger Charles Willey Audrey Clayton Louise Bolles Alice Sweeney Kathryn Blume Hamer Ford Lucile Bolles Loraine Sutton Aileen Cadwallader George Henderson Kleanor Cash Ruth Van Rtten Olive Cantril Robert I.ittle Kathryn Dudman Murel Wilson Dorothy Carter Harold Mullen Eleanor Fulir Irene Whalen Marie Haulk Carlin Peek Madeline Gemming Margaret Walgamot Vera Howd Ralph Price I.uan Hendee Maurine Walston Nellie Jones Kvcrett Roll C'arol Houston Reba Lincoln Mary Lennner Maui ice Simmers Florence Kruse Lena Francis Esther O'Harra Eugene Snyder Delma I.utz William Applegate Charlotte Price Harold Sullivan Lueienna Marx William Greeley Mary Katherine Roark Lloyd Sutton Mabel McCullough William Jackson Lonlae Waggoner Otto White Mildred Naegle Karl Murphy Louise Arnold SirtyiWi- The Spider Web 1919 a- lMl Macomb High School Sophomores Class of 1921 Suly-lhrte The Spider Web iq q a. -d Macomb High Schoo Sixty-four The Spider Web 1919 o Freshmen Officers Gahnkt Moon, President Vkunaimnk Park , l ice President Maho'-khitk Ci.km, Secretary Miw Foster, Advisor IK Freshman class entered High School life as Fresh -ninn classes have for some year —with no elinnge from former school associations. Merging from eighth grad ers to actual High School Freshmen was no change for them. No initiations or other celebrations were made, made. The class thruout the year has been under the leadership of Miss Foster, of the Faculty. Meetings have been held and officers and numerous other necessities were chosen. Parties have l cen held which have been enjoyed by all. The Freshman class was represented in the class tournament, and in the other activities of the school. We hoj e they continue their progress. Sixty Sv Macomb High School Freshman Class Junior III Karl Brown Ernest Newell Florence Doerr iimuth Worley Raymond Burke Albert Nail Kzma Eager Kathryn Wood Scott Callison Otto Peek Lucile Gallagher Zclla Yeast Ursal Clayton Verne Ritchey Harriet Goodwin Merle Kelso Donald Creel William Rudolph Lena Hainlinc Elsie Jones Glenn Darnahy William Senn Rosa Hegstrom Clarence Bolen Thomas Dtidmati Harold Sturm Rubv Hodges Roln-rt Brainard William Dowell Elbert Stover Bernice Hodges William Durr Earl Doak Leo Wheeler Klizal cth Jobe George Dunsworth Edwin Kiting Garland Waggoner Elizabeth Jones Francis Greer Machiii Gardner Max Woodworth Almira Jones Raymond Laughlin Raymond Gronewald Wayne Yard Lucile Kelso Howard Logan Roy Graves Lawrence O’Harra Dora Keplev Louis Selmarr Hiero Hannon Donald Chandler Mary Kutcher George Solomon Edgar 11anan Frank Lindsey Hazel Miller Paul Stoner Everett Hook Maurice Lindsey Hazel McIntyre Albert Sala Harold Johnson Carl Danielson Fae McClintock Alma Jack Charles Kettron Helen Allison Helen McGuire Lorainc Mulvin Harold Leitch Zoc Barnett Garnet Moon Minnie Owen I.loyd Lester Eva Burnham Vernadinc Parks Twila Shclkey Lyman Lester Lola Checsemnn Vera Poj c Helen Thompson Frank McBride Cecelia Clark I.ilcen Runkle Virginia Welch John McSperrit Marguerite Clem it Louise Russell Elizabeth Welch Norris Moon Lenore Cox Mal� c 1 Tyson Dessic Wheeler Lewis Moon Eva Davis Mabel Wilcox Twila Vance Roscoe Murphy Myrtle Dvkeman Florence Wright Sixty-sir The Spider Web 1919' Macomb High School FresKman Class Sirty-stvrn Eighth Grade Officers Kdward Dcrh, President Kthelekn Di kii, Pier President Clakkxck Mi kimiv, Secretarjf-Treasurer Mh. Clark, Advisor K Junior II or eighth grade class, has had a year of rospcritv and enjoyment. In patriotic work, social flfairs and other doings of the different classes, they lave come to the front. The class supports a war orphan, thereby helping our ally. 1 ranee, in her trials as a result of the great world war. I his is appreciated by the school, because it shows the class is “up and doing. The class has not In-on backward in the school affairs during the year. As in other classes, the flu epidemic prevented all social gatherings the first semester. In February, a hard time party was held in the gymnasium of the school. Games were played and Mr. C lark enjoyed himself as well as did tin- pupils and the guests Miss Horton. Miss Foster, and Miss McCollum. Refreshments were served and all departed in the best of spirits. On March 7th, a skating party was held at the Rink, and the faculty and .1. 11. S students enjoying themselves there. The proceeds served to support the French orphan. On March 18. a basket ball game between the seventh and eighth grades was staged in the gymnasium, the admission fee going to the war orphan fund. Mr. Clark as advisor, has brought the class together since he was elected, and has helped greatly in bringing the class as a whole to the front. The officers elected were: President Edward Durr. Vice President Kthcleen Durr. Secretary and Treasurer- Clarence Murphy. Advisor Mr. Clark. Sixty-eight Eighth Grade fitly mi tie The Spider Web iqiq o o Macomb High School Eigl KtK Grade Junior II I.nwn-mr Curtis Wayne Morgan Etheleen Durr Wadia Murphy Edward Durr Tluirlo Falder Ruth Dunean Leona Mvers Glen Early Frederick Frowein Pearl Foxall Florence Nease Edgar Gnmagc Oral Fugate Ruth Frakcs Evelyn Randolph Howard Glimpse Harold Garman Ethel Gumagc IIaxel Rhoades Claude Leflcr Frank Hainline Nellie Greeley Vivien Scott Ralph McCallv Owen Hocraffer Olive Hall Martha White Clarence Murphy Kenneth l.cmmer Ruth Jack Gay Sheikcy Kitnhro Shake Dyson I vell Gussic Keeling Juanita Butterfield William Smvser Ralph Miller Dorothy Lawyer Thelma Canavit Earl Ward George Smith Nelle Lovell Myra Douglas Elton Owens Francis Thomas Garnet Melntire Helen I.ancc Alonzo Killings Frank I.ane Flossie McKelvcy Fern Mathews Clarence Stoneking Harry Myers Bertha MeCammon Zola Woods Freddie Peek Viola Kaymiller Loretta McGruder Reva Clayton Srvtniy The Spider Web 1919 a Macomb High School Seventh Grade Officers William Bailry, President John Sknx, I’ice President Kthkl Minkh, Secretary Mhw Dcncan, Advisor Tlir present Junior I class is made up of ninety pupils mid is divid' d into four vetions. This class was organized for the school year of 1918 and 1919. hut on account of the large nuinlx-r of pupils and owing to the irregularity of school as a result of the influenza epidemic, it has been impossible to have many swial affairs. Meetings have Ihtii held, during which the officers, class advisor. class flower and colors have been chosen. Pink and white—Class Colors. Seventy-one Sweet Pea Class Flower. Macomb High School Junior I Wayne Ausburv Floyd Chatteron Silas Blond Russell Kiting Albert Hillings Harold Fugate Clarence Dawson Raymond Gruel Harold (freer Howard Greenup Charles Harris Lloyd Hendrickson Virgil Helms Russell Jones Lester Hulsey Rov Martin Lloyd Hulsey Francis Moon Dale Hodges William Newell William Kelliher James Rodgers Henrv Kreibel Dallas Riddell Robert McKee John Senn James McMillan Ward Sellers Dale McDonald Harry Snyder Bert ram Port lock Howard Sowers Wilbur Reynolds John Stoncking Hugh KufTncr Lee Terrill Ralph Russell Vcrl Lutz Fay WIi elcr Charles Fosdyck Donald Wheeler Howard Carstens Charles Crofton (•ahni Vance Howard Johns Brice Smithers Plliletus Beck Geraldine Blv A Ivan Stevens Kvelvn Bristow William Bailey Helen Cline Carl Burnham Loretta Eager Faina Gamngi Frances Sykes Florence (iihson Marian Arrasmitli Lueile Horniek Winona Anderson I.ova Holmes Martha Allison Lola Trenoglc Marie Bussert Mildred Jeffers Genevieve Couch Alley lie Kline Mabel Daily Bessie kreihle Helen Daily llazel Martin Enid Edie F.tliel Miner Roberta Gamnge Viola McGrow Florine Grogg Mildred Newell Helen Harder Hazel Owen Lola Jack Virginia Owen Effarine Jeffers Frances Picrpont Thelma Kepler Lueile Portloek Helen Kline Vivian Purdum Jennie Lamer Beuuita Robinson Edith I usk Zoda Russell Lena Lovell Zella Sliryaek Ruth McBride Marie Thrasher Dava Shelkcy Eva Thrasher Violet Sell Dorothv Wellman Dorothy Seaton Lueile White Margaret Snyder Evelyn Head Florence Towle Ella Doerr Ruth Wocrly Geneva Curlcss n Macomb High School Seventh Grade SevtHtylhrer The Spider Web 1919 o Macomb High School School Pear Tree Bartlett pear Fanner and Helen Sugar pear Fatty and Louise Flemish Beauty.................................. Elbert and Blanche Clinging jn'ar................................ Eleanor and Harry Sheldon pear Fred 1 ( trol Lawrence pear. Bill and Florence Green pear........................................ Hud and Maurinc Ripe pear............................................Lloyd and Golda Swedish pear Eddie and Nancy Le Conte......................................... Haven and Mary Garber pear ................................... George and Itubv Prickly pear... kaddy and Lew Cultivated pear Lorraine and Albert Soft pear........................................ Frit and Kali Triple pear. McCollum. Clark. Foster The Garlando Waggoneritis The garlando waggoneritis is a well known insect, an enemy of the Flemish Beauty while pegitus Imnanoriuin injures the Cultivated pears by its sudden severe attacks in mid-winter. The cobbitus has almost caused the Le Conte to become extinct. Sct' mly-four The Spider Wch iqtct Gaimifre Murphy Waggoner Yard FOOT BALL Jackson Durr Xeliergall Willey Wearers of tke “M” Bolen Parker Rainev McGuire I918-I9 Srvrmly-dvr Macomh High School Murphy Sail Munson Yard Rainey BASKET BALL Durr Rolen Damage The Spider Web 1919 - � Macomb High School Athletics, 1918-19 ithletics have always played a prominent part in nb High. it lias only been in the last several years lie close attention of outsiders lias been drawn to •cry brilliant showing of those fighting for the Orange and Black on the gridiron, basket ball floor, and track. Indeed, they have well deserv 1 the support that has been given them. From mere contestants for county and sectional championships. Macomb High s athletes have come to 1m- recognised as dangerous rivals for state honors. This success has not been due to any superiority of the present athletes over those of a decade ago. but rather to the hearty support and cooperation of the faculty and the entirt student ImkI that such representative teams have been put in the field. The confidence and perseverance which this sup|M rt caused, together with the excellent team work developed by the coach, formed combinations, which as results have shown, were hard to beat. As long as the faculty and students work together and prejudices are forgotten, the future success of athletics in Macomb High is assured. Success dc|M nds largely upon leadership; especially is this true in all forms of athletic activities. This is admirably demonstrated by the successful foot ball and basket ball teams the local High turned out” this year. Under the leadership of C. Haven Coleman probably two of the 1m-sI varsities in the history of the school were developed. Before a coach can cx)xact to develop such a successful team he must first win the confidence and g«aal will of his players. Mr. Coleman had a personality which enabled him to do this. and to keep a large number of aspirants trying out for a place on the team. Not only did Mr. Coleman have the unusual ability to inspire confidence in his men. but he knew both basket ball and f«a� t ball thoroughly. His experience gained while playing under able directors at Hcdding and the V. M. C. A. College of Chicago, enabled him to keep his players in excellent physical condition, to teach them the finer |a ints of the game, and to work out a system of plays, which combined with the fairly strong material at his command, made possible the world beating” teams. No small element in the success of a winning team is the fitness of the manager for his |xtsition. It is he who lalatrs behind the scenes, accepts rcsjamsibility. takes blames, works hard generally and keeps out of the limelight. A g«axl manager should hold the resjH-ct of the men on the team he serves, and the good will of the student body that they represent. In these essentials Lewis Moon was well cpialified for athletic management. The establishment of physical educational classes in the lower grades is a step toward la tter athletics in Macomb High. Where training along this line begins earlier, the development of athletes begins in the ninth grade, whereas it did la-gin in the tenth. This along with other things will pave a way for even better athletics for M. H. S. Severniy six ■o Macomb Higk School Alxiut thirty Iwvh answered Conch Coleman's rail for foot Imll warriors the first tlnv of school. Many of the men of Inst year’s team were out in fact, all of them that lint! not graduated. Many new men were also out seeking to learn tilt finer points of the gnme. We are only sorry that the infhicnxn epidemic prevented our men from showing more than two teams how to piny real foot ball. Ql INCY 0- MACOMB 7(5 By the time of the Quincy game, the team was being well rounded into slu� )x‘. Many wondered in practice why nil the running was necessary, but during the fourth quarter of this game they resolved they needed to be in better condition. The line performed in superb manner, opening holes for the hard plunging backs to advance the ball from three to ten yards on a down. At this rate, touchdowns came quite often and the game- ended with a score of 7(5 to 0 in our favor. BI.WmVSVII.I.K 0 MACOMB HIGH 30 This game which is generally the first game every year is considered a practice game. The coach changed his men from place to place in order to find out just what combination would work the best against stronger teams. He watched each player, picked out the weak points in his playing and suggested ways of remedying them. Blandinsville put up rather stiff competition this year and that combined with the unfavorable weather conditions resulted in only a 80 to 0 score. PERSON'S FI. OF TEAM F. Parker c Willev K R. H. B. V iggom r G F. B. G Uiimv I.. II. B. T Ncbcrgall Durr Q.B. McGuire T Sub. G. Set'tHly-uve The Spider Web 1919 cv Macomb High School Seventy-right Macomb High School GAMAGE Tlir captain of this year's train set an example which lie may well lx- proud of—four years of foot hall in High School. Too much credit cannot In-given this old veteran for his actions in the games. He was liable to do most anything, hut he was always careful to do the right thing just at the right time. We, indeed, regret to lose him. -M- MURPHY Murph’s” ability to side-step his op|Nments, along with that | owcr to pick the holes' in the lint , made him an excellent man in the backficld. He also excelled in his kicking, and his forward passing was of the highest type. Murphy will be with us next year—and next. —M— RAINEY Rainey held down his position in grand style. His speed and weight combined with his dodging ability resulted in Ins whirlwind manner of playing the game. Rainey will Ik- with us next year ami maybe longer. He will always In- more than welcome. WII.LEY 'Hip won his second letter this year bv playing real foot ball. He was a bear” on receiving passes, as was shown in the Hlandinsville game, when he made several touelwlowns. He will probably hold down an end position next year. —M— BOLEN Clarence plays real foot ball in spite of his tender years. He is speedy and can catch a pass anywhere within his reach. With more weight, next year he’ll make a wonder. —M— JACKSON Hill’s work at the other guard was certainly commendable. He was on his toes all the time and they don't make guards too heavy for him to take out of the plays. Hill is only a Sophomore, so he has two years yet to hold up the Orange and Hluek. ■ai GAM AGE—Captain Sfttmlynimt The Spider Web 1919 o. Foot Ball Individuals Macomb High School DUR R Bill substitutid at both guard | ositioiis. On account of the short season he didn’t play much, hut what we saw of his work was more than satisfactory. He’ll make the team next year without a doubt. M— McGuire McGuire’s slogan the bigger they are. the harder they fall” worked out well in the two games played this season. Mac could always Ik- depended on to make a hole for tin- man carrying the ball and on defense In- got his share of the tackles. He has one more year and will no doubt make one of the fastest tackcls Macomb High ever “turned out. —M— WAGGONER Preacher was a new man on the team hut his work at guard was more than satisfactory. He would fly into his man right from the start and would soon have him backing up. Waggoner is onlv a Freshman and there is no limit to what he may accomplish in the next three years. PARKER The pivot |M� sition was ably taken care of this year. Parker was hard to stop on defense and on the offensive In- always took his man out. Elliott had a smile op) onent-s could not crack. As good a center will be hard to find for the team next year. —M YARD This man's foot ball career was also shortened by the influenza. IB- used his head at all times and was a consistent ground gainer. On defense lie backed up the line—and it was seldom they got through that line. A man of Percy’s ability to fill his (msition next year will be hard to find. —M— NEBERGAI.I. Sober s leadership of the team was wonderful. He had his plays well in mind an’d he knew when to use them. He wasn't long in finding the weak sjwts and if the opponent’s secondary got too close to the line. Sober' saw it. and a pass would immediately follow. He knew the game and his place will also In hard to fill. Eighty ; • ; • «t v «f «r Basket Ball a? • ; � The most successful bukct ball tram that ever represented Macomb High School was turned out this year under the leadership of Coach Coleman. They played an exceedingly heavy schedule and won 21 out of 24 games played, being defeated by only one team. They won the W. I. S. N. Tournament for the first time in the history of tin- school. Never before did a team deserve more credit. The schedule is as follows: t Mannnb Itiislilirll 17 Mactiinl) High 9$ t (Quincy (Quincy 14 Mannnb High 25 At Mannnb—Farmington 20 Macomb High. 21 At Tournament Normal ca«l 21 Macomb High 29 t (laNiurg- Galesburg 22 M annul) High IT At Tournament liushviUr 11 Macomb High S8 t it High .15 At 10 19 U Muon nb— I .c Wigtown 7 .21 At 16 Macomb High 10 At llusliliell llushncll l(i .Macomb High 18 At Toiimamrnt Normal Vcad 20 Macomb High 90 At Macomb Normal Academy 12 Macomb High .14 At ia-wistown I a-wist own 16 Mannnb High M M 20 High 38 At Galesburg- l.a llarpc 16 Mannnb High :t: At 13 High 19 At Galesburg- Galesburg 31 Macomb High IH At 16 High 22 At Kushville Itushvillr 28 Macomb High 31 At Normal Normal eadrtny Macomb High 21 At Farmington Farmington _ 7 Mannnb High At MhcoiiiI) Galesburg 21 M annul) High II At Quincy—(Quincy 30 Mannnb High 50 Eighty vm 1—Miiii'iiv i—Sai_a 8—Mrxitox 4—Raixky 5—Yard 6—Holkn 7—Gamaok 8—Dr «■ Eighty-two The Spider Web iqiq a Macomb High School Basket Ball Individuals CAPTAIN MURPHY As probably the fastest man on the team he was a central figure in almost every game of tile basket ball season. In nearly every gain ’ of the season he finished with the majority of our |x ints to his credit. He made the all-star team at the V. I. S. N. tournament nnd the second all-star team at the district tournament. With his athletic career in its infancy he is a sure asset to our school's standing in the various high school s|� orts. MUNSON A veteran on the squad, he was a reliable center and a big scorer in most of the games. In taking (inmage's place at the Ih -ginning of the second semester, he hel|H d finish up the team's heavy schedule in whirlwind fashion. He was given the pivot position on the all-star second team through steady but fast work in all games. Wr regret to see him leave the High School this year. GAMAGE The oldest man on the team, lie was the steadiest of players. Due to his graduation at the end of the first semester he was unable to be out the last half of the season. His playing of former years nnd that of the last half year, however, was of the liest. Never in the history of the school did a steadier, more dejiendable player uphold our basket ball standard. YARD Percy’s part in High School athletics in the last few years will never In forgotten. This year lie played hard and he was also chosen for the all-star second team at the W . I. S. N. tournament. He never stopped nor even slowed down in a game and was undoubtedly the most consistent player on the team. SAI.A A graduate from several class teams, he made his first appearance with the regulars this year. His playing throughout was commendable. We expect much of this player, ns a great deal of his athletic ability is as yet undeveIoj ed. He, like Murphy, has several years in which to rench his prime. RAINEY Showing himself to lie fully capable of handling his bulk to advantage. Rainey played for the good of the team and not for individual notice. Without his faithful work at guard many times would the op|K sing team’s score have been far greater. He was rewarded by being placed on the all-star team at the W . I. S. N. tournament. DURR ‘‘Bill is a basket ball player who. when playing his best, is a whirlwind. The team always felt strengthened when Bill came in. and their united efforts gem-rally won the game. We are lucky to have him again next year, as we couldn’t do without him. BOLEN Bolen’s letter, making the second of the year, was won by his all-around ability as a basket ball player. He could guard well and work into the offensive equally as well. He deserves special mention for his playing in the Farmington and Quincy games in which he starred. He will undoubtedly l e a regular next year. Eighty-three Macomb High School Bl'SHNKI.I. 17 MACOMB HIGH 28 At Macomb Our first game of the season came during the '‘flu” quarantine and had to lx- played before school children only. Murphy and Gamage had the Hu. so some second string men were used. They had no trouble in defeating Bushncll. FARMINGTON 20 MACOMB HIGH 21 At Macomb I'armington sent a fast, well-balanced team against us. The feature of the first half was Murphy’s basket shooting and it seemed as if I'armington had no chance to win. But by playing consistent basket ball they made the score 20 to 20 with three minutes to play. A free throw gave our Ih vs a one-point lead, which bv fierce defensive play they held. Rainey and Yard deserve special mention, as they handled the guard positions in grand style. Farmington says the strange floor explains their defeat. A strange floor never annoys our veterans as was shown by the results of the game at Farmington. GAI.KSBIRG 22 MACOMB HIGH 17 At Galesburg This game shattered the Iio|k s of our 1000 j er cent team. We had hoped to win e very game, but although our boys played hard, they were Inviten five ] oints. We are good losers, but hard, and every player came home determined that we wouldn't Ik beaten again. MONMOt TH 0 MACOMB HIGH 15 At Monmoutb The fast Monmouth basket ball team met defeat at the hands of Orange clad men for the first time this season the night o: January II. The game was full of that ole fight” that made Macomb High famous. The close guarding of both sides and the unintentional personal fouls committed in attempts to get the ball were characteristics of the game. Frozelle and Zen excelled for Mon mouth, while Murphy and Rainey were the local satellites. I.KWISTOWN 7 MACOMB HIGH 21 At Macomb We had tin advantage over I.ewistown by seeing them play the Academy. But it seemed they had the advantage over us. as the first half ended 3 to 2 in their favor. Coach Coleman then put in the entire first team and the score soon looked better. Eiffhly-fonr £ Macomb High School BUSHNELL hi MACOMB HIGH IK At Bushnell Our game at Buahncll was slow, due to the fart that the floor was small and the ceiling low. making long shots out of the question. After a hard tight we beat them Iwo |n ints. Murphy probably excelled in this game and Gamage played in his usual whirlwind style. ACADEMY 1$—MACOMB HIGH If At High School The keen rivalry existing between these two schools was the cause of the close score and all the excitement. Close guarding was appaicnt all during the game and at no time could victory Im- conceded to either team. After a hard tight we Anally proved ourselves superior. RUSHY’11.1.K 20 MACOMB HIGH 83 At Macoinh Itiishville High School, for years a rival of Macomb High, was defeated in our gym by a score of 30 to 22. The game was slow in comparison to some games played this season. Murpliv. Sain, and Gntnagc secured our |Hiints mostly by means of long shots. Bolen and Durr were sul� stituted in the Inst few minutes of play. MONMOUTH 13 MACOMB HIGH ID At Monmouth We proved to Monmouth that they were playing out of their class when we ben. them on their own floor. The game was rough. ml personal fouls were quite evident. Rainey was put out in the I’r.it IK minutes and Munson went in at center Gamage going to guard. ABINGDON Ifi MACOMB HIGH 22 At Abingdon Abingdon's team played probably their last game of the sen-on . .gainst us. They led us until our boys woke up and Iwgnn to realize what they were up against. The wearers of the Orange Anally edged out 6 points in the lead, though they were tired because of th game with Monmouth the night lie fore. NORMAL ACADEMY II MACOMB HIGH 21 At Normal We defeated the Academy the second time on their own floor. The game was fast but we had them outclassed, as was seen bv the ten-point lead we held at the end of the half. Murphy and M unson were the chief scorers, while the others played a stiff defensive game. Lightr-fixt Basket Ball Games GALKSBl'RG 25 MACOMB HI(iH 13 At Macomb We consider it no disgrace to be beaten by the team that this year represented Galesburg High. Although our boys did exceedingly well in winning from all opponents except Galesburg, we ought to have beaten Galesburg, as we bad them tied at the end of the half. We'll beat them next year or bust. QUINC Y 14—MACOMB HIGH 25 At Quincy Quincy’s team was handicapped by several of their players seeking individual honors. The glazed surface of the floor slowed us down considerably, but we beat them eleven (mints in spite of the floor. I.KWISTOWN 1(5- MACOMB HIGH 55 At Lewistown I.ewistown had a bunch of fighters representing them and at the end of the first half the score stood 15 to 10 in our favor. But in the first three minutes of the last half the “men in Orange” got their scoring machine working and Sala made six baskets. It continued working the rest of the game. Sala sinking seven more baskets and Munson and Murphy counting quite often. Rainey and Yard held I.ewistown down to six | oints the last half. QUINCY SO MACOMB HIGH 58 At Macomb That our team became faster toward the last of the season was shown in the scores of the two Quincy games. Our bunch was going fast and a steady stream of scores poured through our baskets. Munson led the scorers by sinking 10 basket . Murphy and Sala came close behind making 8 and ! counters, respectively. The work of the guards was also noticeable in this game. Eighty-six The Spider Web 1919a Macomb High School The Makings of a Championship Basket Ball Team A little |M nn I have comjxiaed Concerning the team our opponents opposed ; won the tournament— Here's how it was done. In nineteen eighteen and nineteen. Tlic baskets Murphy made. All, hut they were often. And I nm lie re To tell tin world Kverv time the hall was hurled It hit the target. Then more points had Murphy made. The rushes Itainey mado (Ml, foes, get out of tlie way; I.ike an engine down the line. Alert an l fast, ever on guard. In blocking laiskets Itainey starred. •lust ask opponent If the liaskets which they shot n! were all made. The fouls that Percy made. Indeed there were a few. And I am sure lleyoud a dmiht Never mortal boxing liout Was more in earnest Than tin- game that Percy played. The “slow hut steady” record Carnage made— Pour years on our teams he has fought. And every one knows His eyes were open his ears were, too. In handling: the hall, it almost Mew A mu ml tlie floor. And thru Carnage many u score Mao .mb teams made. And Sala did you see tlx- rise he made? t'ntil this year lie played on class trams. Hut he's now a veteran. He helped win the tournament. Very few baskets lie let pass by; A wide awake Itrad and air open rye Were apparent in all the games he played. Henieiiilier the star game Munson played? That hoy has played for three years. Light on his feet lie can’t be outdone. Hustling, hustling iimuiid on the Moor, Shooting Imskets to raise the score. That's how Grnc the all-star team made. Durr and Holen a good game have played. And yet it was their first year; Forward or Guard They l� olh played well. Ami in the hig tournament They made other teams ornaments. And with such good work tliev “made the s |uad. And now what was it Coleman made As roarh of our High School athletes? With Itainey and Murphy, And Terrill and Durr, 11.man and Carnage, Sala and Holen With Munson ami Yard they kept tlie ball rollin’, Coleman why, lie made the team! Eighly-tcvr Moon Yard ilunnn Munson Waggoner Murphy (•iinin t Hoh-n l(iiinr Silhl Coleman (Couch) Durr lituhly-citflil Macomb High School Kill I JN(� throughout every game lias come to be known in this section as ‘'Mneomb Hi li'.s style of plnv.” Our boys, battling every minute, came through the V. I. S. N. Tournament—winners! The “Orange clad men” put up a brand of hnll that was highly pleasing to all of the fails. 1 hey showed the effect of Coach Coleman's training and displayed the ln-st fight” and played better basket hnll than at any other time during the season. The first game caused a gn at deal of excitement due to the keen rivalry always existing between the Normal Academy and our High School. The game was a scrap from the start, but High School’s determination finally won out. The score was 29 to 21. We next wallo)M'd Hushville to the tune of 28 to II. This game eliminated Hushville, but they still rooted for the Orange and Black. [.a Harpe was our next opponent and with the second team playing them to a standstill, the regulars were saved nearly a half. We won easily by a score of 19 to 10. We took no chances, after reaching the semi-finals, against Farmington. Anderson, their center, was closely guarded and therefore did not connect with mail}' baskets. Before undoubtedly the largest crowd that ever witnessed a basket hall game in Macomb, our veterans entered the finals against the Normal Academy. The trams wen thought hv the fans to Is-evenly matched, although the High School had defeated them three times previous. At the end of the first half the score stood 18 to 9 in our favor and it looked as if we had an easy victory. The first few minutes of the second half proved a surprise and the score was tied. A faster and harder fought half was never played in Macomb. A rally on the part of our idols in the last five minutes won us the largei cup by one |M� int. hollowing are the all-star teams chosen by Officials Hannon and Blum: FIRST TEAM Murphy. Macomb High Forward Ilermctet, Normal Academy...... Forward Anderson. Farmington ................. Center Kainey. .Macomb High Guard Wells. Normal Academy Ounrd SECOND TEAM Albrecht. Bushnell Forward Hunkle. Hushville Forward Munson. Macomb High Center Yard, Macomb High Guard Gardner. Farmington Guard After defeating I.a Harpe 37 to 10 at the District Tournament held at Galesburg, we ran against a snag in the form of Galesburg High’s fast quintet. They rendered us the last of the three defeats received from them, those being the only three we received the entire season. Eighty-nine Tbe Spider Web iqiq o- Macomb High School Team!!! Team!!! Team!!! The foot ball games! -did you see them? I tell you they were “.slick.” The spirit with which our boys fought Made other teams h ok sick. Rainey, no bain- at foot ball. In spite of his tender years. Burst’through the line like a kindled mine, Or a herd of young steers. Murphy, toughened hnlf-baek. Kept busy on the score: While our rooters on the side lines. Wildly called for more. Did you see Durr and Jackson? Two burly guards were they. With a stony phiz, they tended to biz. And they put up a running play. When Captain (inmage tackled. His op| onents seemed all in; While bucking full back Percy Just ruffled things up like sin. When our lanky center, Parker, McGuire and Nebergall, Planted their heads on the necks of their foes, Someone was sure to fall. Waggoner. Willey and Bolen Were noble lighters, too. And without Coleman (coach and a half) The rooters would have been few. L'ENVOl Prince, if anyone should ask you. For a send-off for our team. You tell them they're the pick of the bunch. Or in French, the creme dc la cremc. Ninety Social and Literary The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School Society Xiutty-on Society FACULTY PARTY BUKSDAY evening. January 8. the faculty held a party at thr High School building. Thr “rats” were cooked in thr domestic science room hy Miss Martin and Miss Smith. Thr waitresses wrrr Misses Horton. Fuller. Martin, and Smith. Music was furnished by thr F.di-son and we were told there was a great deal of excitement in room 15. altho we were not there to witness it. All who did not In-Ip cook were sup| osed to wash dishes. Mr. Wrigley proved himself a good dish washer, with Mr. Coleman as second aid. ll departed at a late hour and the only had effects that we were aware of was that Mr. Wrigley contracted a terrible cold. BOX SUPPER Tuesday evening. January 28, a box sup|K-r was held at the High School building for the pur| osc of raising funds for athletics. During the first part of the evening each of the three upper classes presented some sort of a stunt. A prize, consisting of a large box of candy was given to the Juniors who carried off the honors. Later in the evening the boxes were sold. There were boxes of all descriptions and it seemed very strange that some of the boys knew just which Ihix to buy. After the Imixcs were sold everyone went to the gym to eat. The l ox supper proved to Ik- both a social and a financial success. FABEWKLL PARTY Thursday evening. January 80, a Senior party was held at the High School building in honor of the four Seniors. Harry (inmage. Bessie Callison. Lewis Krwin, and Ruby Tutt. who graduated at the end of the first semester. About twenty-five members of the Senior class were present, the party being chaperoned by Mr. Coleman and Miss Martin. Various games were played, but the main feature of the evening was a track meet. Sides were chosen, prizes were awarded to the winners and everyone had a jolly time. Some of the dignified' Seniors proved to be more agile than we tliot. in the high jump, shot put. and valise races. Little” Harry (iamage and “husky Mildred Marrs carried off the greatest number of honors. The standing broad grin was also an im|M rtant feature in the contest. Some of the Seniors haven’t as yet lost all of the Imshfulness of Freshmen, as shown bv Helen Parks spilling her ice cream on the floor when asked to sit between Percy Yard ami Byron Atkinson. At a late hour, refreshments consisting of sandwiches, ice cream, and wafers were served. There are rumors of a Senior picnic to be given this spring, and also a Mardi Gras in the gym. Xintlvltro SOPHOMORE COLONIAL PARTY Saturday evening. February 22, the members of the Sophomore elns.s entertained the members of the basket hall team at a colonial party. It was given in the gym, and many of those present were dressed in colonial style, giving the ap|M arance of the days of 7(1. The evening was spent playing various kinds of games. During the evening ice cream cones topped with cherries, cake in the form of hatchets, and candy were served. The party was chaperoned by Miss Garnet Horton and Coach Haven Coleman, of the High School faculty. . . i Friday evening, February 28. the Seniors of the High School held a skating party at the rink to the rest of the High School, chapt rotted by Miss Martin. Altho the weather was cold and stormy, about sixty-five were present. There were many downfalls. including Miss Martin of our honorable faculty, but everyone lived thru them. FACULTY BANQUET FOR BASKET BALL TEAM Tuesday evening. March L the faculty of the High School entertained the boys of the basket hall team and their ladies with a banquet at the Universalist church dining room. The tables were beautifully and tastefully decorated in the High School colors, orange and black. All of the team members were present and it was a gay affair, the team having done excellent work this year under ( oach Coleman. The toasts were carried out in the form of a basket ball game Miss Callihan introduced Mr. Clark of the faculty, as toastmaster, who called on the following for toasts: Mr. Wrigley—The Team. Capt. Murphy Our Op| onents. Eddie Johnson (yell leader)— Whistles. Miss Foster—Fouls. Miss Evelyn Bonham—Rooters. Miss Martin—Time Out. The Universalist ladies served a splendid menu and it was a delightful affair in every particular. There were rumors of a party given at Gene Munson’s later in the evening. Sinflflhrtr JUNIOR II PARTY Friday evening. March 7. after school, the Junior II’s held a party in the gym. The party was a masquerade and a hard time one, and many different costumes were displayed. Games were played in the gym and refreshments of iee cream, home made eandv, | op corn, and peanuts were served and a fine time was rc| ortcd from all those present JUNIOR KID PARTY Friday evening, March 14, the members of the Junior class held a kid party in the gym. The little boys brought their | ockets filled with marbles, and the little girls chewed gum and quarreled as usual. A jolly evening was spent playing games. The Musical ('hair proved to be the most popular game of the evening, and the one who succeeded in keeping a chair the longest received a box of candy. I.ater in the evening refreshments of ice cream, cake, ami all-day suckers were served. As children usually do. they departed at an early hour, having had a jolly time. The chaperones were Misses Fuller ami McCollum of the High School faculty. BANQUET FOR BASK FT BAM. TEAMS Wednesday evening. March Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Gumbart entertained the members of both the High School and Normal basket ball teams at their home on South Randolph street, with a banquet. The first half hour was s| ent in getting acquainted, after which a three-course banquet was served. The menu was as follows. Fruit Cocktail Chicken Pie Creamed Peas Mashed Potatoes Cabbage Salad Strawberry Preserves Pickles I.ight Rolls Butter Washington Pie TIN. FRKSHMKN CLASS PARTY Jl’XIOR-SKNIOR BANQl’KT Society The first class party of the Freshmen was held in the gymna-sium on Friday, March the twenty-eighth, between the hours of four and seven o'clock. About sixty were there. Six of the teachers acted as chaperones. They were Miss McCollum. Mr. Clark. Miss Foster. Miss Martin. Miss Morton, and Miss Smith. We played a few games. Winkum.” Traveling Game,” Virginia Reel.” and Skip to my Lou.” After the games were over the boys were lined up on one side of the room and tile girls on the other. We then marched down tin- middle and got our partners. Refreshments were then served. They consisted of the following: lee cream, cake ami candy. A victrola was taken down to the gymnasium and a fine time was «njoyed by all during those precious three hours. The teachers turn'd into pupils and were as gay and merry as the rest. We enjoyed having them with us very much. One of the most interesting social events in High this year was the annual Junior-Senior Banquet, given at the L’nivcrsalist church April 21. The dining hall was cleverly decorated in the Junior class colors, purple and white; violets and narcissus living used profusely. During the dinner guests were delightfully entertained by a stringed orchestra. President Johnson, altho detained, owing to a gentle argument with some Freshmen, arrived at the church in time to do the honors of the evening. The classes were toasted by some of their members and the faculty. The following delicious menu was served: Fruit Cocktail C liickcn a la King Peas in Timbals Perfection Salad Mints Maple Mousse Coffee Potato Souffle Hot Rolls Wafers Nuts French Pastry Nituty-fv The Spicier Web Staff HE editorial stuff of tla 1919 “Spider Web takes great pleasure in presenting to you this fourth volume of the year hook. We feel that we are merely the interpreters of the incidents, ideals and spirit of the school, and in this guise we have done all in our power to place in your hands an annual to In- proud of in years to come. On the part of the school, the staff wishes to express to those not connected with the school their thanks for assistance rendered in the publication of this edition. The majority of these are loyal citizens of Macomb who have been watching with interest our success with the Spider Web” and other school activities. They pay taxes for the upket p of the school, and as a consequence are justly concerned in all matters relating to the returns, in the form of well educated pupils, which their money is bringing them. Those in the school who have rendered assistance to the staff and the other various activities of the Senior class, such as the circus, class plav. and numerous other activities given for the purpose of raising funds for the support of the annual, should feel amply repaid hv the book we have com)M scd for them. Only those who have actually worked on a school annual can realize the tremendous amount of labor connected therewith, and can appreciate what we have done, he it little or much. Kindly regard any errors and misinterpretations which may occur, and consider the fact that nothing in the fours years of the class of 1919 has been so great a proposition ns the financing, arrangement and publication of this volume. K. Law Yin, Editor-in-Chief STAFF Editor-iH-Chief................................K. Lawyer Husiness Manager............................Percy Yard Asst. Editor..................Byron Atkinson Literary..............................Alma Baker .last. Literary...................Beryl Howd Siki fix hot)i ......................Helen Parks Art.................................Edtthe Cash Society.......................................Eva Reiiim Athletics.....................Eugene Munson Humorous......................Katherine Fuiir Advertising Manager .... Kowahd Johnson Calendar..........................Gertrude Black .V im ely-six The Spider Web iqiq q. Macomb High School Nintty-stvtn 0 Macomb High School When Magnetism Failed 1111S Article In written for two reasons; first, to inform the alumni and ex-teachers of our sehool why the Magnet wa not published this year, and second, to aet ns a gentle reminder to the pupils who failed to sup| ort it. The staff was eleeted about the middle of September and work was begun at once to put out a pa| er of which any High” would have been proud. Each and every class, from the .1 I B to Sill A was represented, and it was to Is entirely a school paper. The plan was to have a neatly printed and bound, ten by seven inch, twelve-page magazine, published monthly at the subscription rate of fifty cents for the four issues of February. March. April and May. Just before the subscription drive started, school was closed on account of the influenza. When sehool o)iened again in late December tlu matter was taken up once more. Subscription blanks were printed and a prize of one free subscription offered to the solicitor who secured the highest numln-r of paid subscriptions. The editor, business manager and principal were confident that at least two hundred subscriptions would be received from the four hundred and fifty students in attendance. Two hundred paid subscriptions would have easily supported the magazine. But the student body failed to back their own pa| cr. The staff talked itself hoarse to create enthusiasm and the principal and other teachers encouraged the proposition in cha| el and in the class rooms, but to no avail. In all. forty-five paid subscriptions were received, or about one-fourth the number needed. Of these, ten were from Senior Ill’s, ten from Senior I Fs. eight from the faculty members, and tin rest, about seventeen subscriptions, came from tin four lower grades combined. This was indeed a poor showing and there was no particular reason foi it. Failure was certain, so the discouraged editor and business man ager decided to refund the amount received, after having used such tooth-pulling methods in extracting it from most of the subscribers. In closing, it might In- said that a fine mahogany chest, 0 by 0 by 0 feet, was made (cost deducted from the editor’s salary) to hold the “thanks and encouragement the Magnet staff received from the student bodv. Ninety-eight Macomb High School Military Training 11. IT A It Y training, one of tin most vital subjects of tin hour, in now being discussed as to whether it should become compulsory. There are many arguments both for and against it. People say, “What have we been fighting for? Have we not liecn fighting against a wonderful fighting machine, of Germany, in an effort to crush it so that it cannot become a nuisance?” They ask. Why make military training compulsory? That is what Germany forced on her people and what led her to make her greatest mistake.” Of course we will admit that Germany did force her people to take- military training, but she had an altogether different point of view toward which she was striving. She had been striving for forty years to make herself strong enough to “Rule the- World. as she said, and had at times inflicted heavy and most severe penalties upon those op) osed to that system. We are looking toward another goal, that of the betterment of the- world. It is not for conquest, love of war. bloodshed or murder that we are advising and urging military training. We believe that it will better our country in a moral, mental, and physical way. Of course some | coplc will then say. The army or navy is the l cst plats in the world for immorality.” Wc will admit that it can 1m- made a place for those things if you wish to make it so. People can make any organization what it is. A few may corrupt it to a certain extent with drink, gambling and other forms of vice, while in that organization. Some few people in communities. that are looked up to as models, may, by chance, deviate from the straight, narrow way, and thus lead the whole community to Im- looked upon as corrupt. So it is in the army or navy. A few do those things and then the whole organization is censured. To counterbalance the immoral side comes the Y. M. C. A. and other organizations. In these places men who |M rsist in using profane language, drinking, and gambling are talked to and are asked to reform. If they do not respect the rules and regulations of the Y. they arc asked to leave. Next comes the mental side of the training. A person must be a quick thinker to make gwa! in the army. If he docs not think quickly, he is taught to do so. as there an many ways in which such training aids one. Everybody will agree that military training benefits a person in a physical way. Every morning when a company goes out to drill it is put thru a series of physical exercises which develop the men in every way. The hiking is very tiresome and strenuous at first, but the men s«m h become accustomed to the work. If you have noticed the men who an returning from camp, you will have seen that they have gained flesh instead of losing it. and are much la tter develop'd in every way. There is another way in which compulsory military training will better the country. If a crisis, such as has just passed, should come again, our country would Im prepared to the extent that in a short time a comparatively large army could Im put into action. The men would have a gowl knowledge of fighting and would need only a few weeks of intensive training. For the above mentioned reasons let us hope that the law making body of “Our G«mm1 Old L S. A. will pass a law that w ill require every able-bodied man to serve his country and give him a chance for betterment in a moral, mental, and physical way. Kisrly-mine The Spider Web iqiqcl ——o Macomb High School America’s Part in the World War L MF.ROl S have been the wars sinee the l cginning of the world, but never before Ims there been a greater—-or rath r a more horrible one—than this war. Practically the whole world was engaged in the struggle The whole world should have been engaged in the struggle. for the interests of every nation were involved. After the final Peace arrangements we shall know whether the rights of the people to govern themselves shall Ik- recognized, or if the rights of a few so-called chosen ones shall determine the destinies of all other peoples. | America should rightly have played the leading part in this great world war. for America was the first modern nation to cstab-lish a democratic form of government. Other nations have followed in her lead. The spirit of democracy has Ix'en spreading, is spreading to-day. more than ever before. The friendship of America should l c extended to these nations following in the path of Liberty, not only the friendship of words, but of deeds as well. It is all very well to have ideals; every nation should have them. But ideals without a practical application of them are totally useless. It is deeds that count to-day. and America is nobly doing her part. America has a past to look hack u|H� n with pride, that the nation of to-day must live up to. The Declaration of lndc| endenrc of I 776 should stand for a declaration, not only of America's inde-pendenoe. but of that of the world. As civilization advances, the desire for self-government grows. The present time is the most critical in the world's history, for more is involved in the f:nal outcome. It is a time for the putting aside of all petty political differences and all striving together for the one great end. It must he shown that this nation has profited In-self-government. that the spirit of democracy is lending it on. Democracy to-day means more than ever before, for never have the cruelties and harnesses of autocratic rulers been so forcibly shown to the world. The world is looking to America for help in its hour of need and America will not fail her. Never before have ideals meant so much to a world while at war. and ii|mui the practical working out of these ideals much will dc)M-nd. Now must America come to the front ami prove that Liberty is not for Americans alone, hut for the entire world. Now is the time to prove that America is interested, not in Americans only, hut in all humanity. The same Light of Freedom that has been shining for her must lx- a guide for the footsteps of other nations, leading them to a peace that will 1m lasting, a |x ace that will give them Justice and Liberty, where every nation will at last In- on an equal plane. It is this great task, the task of leading the world to ietory over Might, that America is working out to-day, a victory that will give all m n an equal op|M rtunity. One Hundred Faculty Alphabet A Miami fnr “Excellence,” Credit one and one-fourth. Ami working to grt it Make life- something worth. B stands for llugg Of algebra fame; Hr rnillv won’t harm von, It's only his naiiir. C stands for Coleman, Who coarliTM our tranit Hr make thrm play In«II ‘Till thr score fairly streams. D stands for Duncan, Slender ami tall; SIm goes roller skating n«l MHiirtiinn dors fall. E stands for Kmnia, Who M'irnrr doe tench; If you don’t want to learn, (Jet out of her reach. F stand for Fuller. Who tearing us Frrnch; If you study with her, Tlie facts you will clench. G stands for grade . Which to get good ones is so hard; You surely would think it If you looked at our card . Mi for Horton, Who teaclies .1 H’s; Site’s clear full of knowledge. From her head to her shoes. Iconics next in order. An initial of Lynch's; lie and the system Mak- our studies cinches. J stands for Joy, Known hy us a “Miss Smith;” She teaclies us history. From the Kaiser hack to myths. K stands for Kenner, Of language knowledge; If w • don’t learn from her. We won’t go to college. L stand for I ingenstciii, Who would love to teach Civic ; lint she hasn’t the time, Because site teaches us Physic . M stands for McCollum, Of confection fame; She is fully as sweet As the chocolates she names. N stand for novelties Which Miss Purdum creates; She knows every art From paper to plates. 0’s tlie detested zero. Which we get on our test; You’ll ne’er la' a student If that is your liest. P stands for Pack. Although not known to scrap. She is so hot-headed She don’t need a hat. r stands for questions Which Mr. Clark likes to ask; To answer them rightly Is surely a task. R stands for records Which Miss Hensley keeps; She stay in the office And work' for ns each. Sfttnnd for sewing In which Miss Martin excels; When we have a class quarrel Slie arbitrate it lierself. T stand for Thorne, Of visage so fair; You'd think she was socialist To look at tier hair. U stands for I'nion Which Mr. Wrigley desires; nd to get it among us. His heart never tire . V stands for our voices, Which Mis-. Holden train : To teach u to warlile She surely takes pains. f stand for Walker. VV Our algebra instructor; For a das mom train Site’s an able conductor. stands for xcuses. Which we do not need; Mr. Wrigley well trusts us; It is appreciated, indeed, y stands for youth. I Well shown hy Miss Foster; My! How many worries Her pupils have caused her. Z stands for the zenith Of our High School life; We’ve worked to attain it Through sacrifice and strife. Pr stands for all our tricks. Keliefs from High School strain; We stayed after school three nights. Because we saw tin “Trophy Traill.” One Hundred One Macomb High School AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW Presented hv I lie Class of 1919 CAST OF CI1AKACTKRS Robert Preston, a lawyer... George Killings worth Douglas Brown, a foot hall ] !aver .Eugene Munson Dick Preston, the groom.......................... Edward Johnson Stanley Palmer, Hawkins, the butler F.arl Murphy Ted Whitney, captain of varsity team................. Percy Yard Jack Austin. Preston’s secretary Harold Kline Marion Dayton, a ward of Preston Carol I.ittle Xell’e Preston, a bride. Helen Campbell I.ouise Ross, known as Miss Grayson Lillian Doerr Phyllis Lane, a fool ball enthusiast Fmogene Tyson Kathleen Knox, chairman of Rushing Committee Gertrude Black The Imp, a freshman. Mildred Mnrrs Emily Elliot, with .. conscience.................... Helen Arter Jane, a maid with i taste for literature. Helen Parks Mrs. Brown, step-mother of Douglas Brown Alma Baker Helen Van Ettcn Polly Price Elsa Earnest Marjorie Arnold Marie Swift Molly Bruce Harold Kline ....Bvron Atkinson Eva Rcihm Beryl Ilowd Falythe C’asli Lucile Bonham Of the Th. ta Phi Business Manager S _ Manager The Senior class play, At the End of the Rainbow, was given in the opera house on the night of May 23. 1919. Even though you went to see the play, just seeing it was not (juite enough, and that is why we wish to recall it to your minds and try to make the other unfortunate ones who missed it. imagine they saw it with us. The scenes of the play are located in a college town. It ha|� -|H ns that the students are praeticing for a foot hall game with a rival college team, ami much interest in the outcome is shown. Douglas Brown, a foot hall expert from another college, is in town on business connected with his father’s estate, ami to distract attention i nters this college. He makes the statement that he is here to study and refuses to play on the team. Phyllis Lane induces him to consent to play with the team at the request of the captain, and a love romance is created thereby. Robert Preston, a lawyer, secretly loves Marion Dayton, his ward, and she reciprocates. He intrusts the combination of his safe to her and tells her of a packet of im| ortant pa|H rs lying therein. Louise Ross and her mother. Mrs. Brown, step-mother of Douglas, learn that a second will disinheriting them has been found and is among the papers in Preston’s safe. They plot to obtain possession of the document at a mask hall given by Marion. Louise wears a costume identical with that of Marion’s, deceives Preston, learns from him the (‘omhination of the safe, obtains the paper by the aid One Hundred Two . The Spider Web 1919 o_ o Macomb High School Senior Class Play of Jnck Austin, unaware of tin fart that tin- original packet has been removed by Preston and other documents substituted. The Imp.” a girl Freshman, sees and recognizes I-ouise. Preston enters and recognizes Jack, who is assisting Louise in the belief that she is Marion, and Preston, convinced that Jack meditates robbery, upbraids him. Marion enters and comprehending the situation, ns she fancies, she shields Jack by assuming the guilt. Her innocence is finally established by the “Imp. who exjmses Louise. Meanwhile Douglas wins the game for the team and realizes that he loves Phyllis, hut when lie learns that she has trifled with him. lie liecomes cool. This, however, passes away and happiness follows. When Marion's self-sacrificing effort to save Jack is brought to Preston’s attention through the exposure of Ixmise by the Imp,” he discovers that he loves her and their dream of the | ot of gold at the lid of the rainbow is happily realized. One Hundred Three The Spider Web iqio o_ Macomb High School Tke Senior Circus HE emus proper, starting with a grand procession of all tli • principal actors and actresses around three rings, was staged in the gymnasium. The world's foremost stage stars in this display, attired in the most gorgeous costumes, created a sensation. Hare back riders, acrobats, and bicycle riders performed stunts heretofore unheard of in the circus world. The clowns were a sourct of much amusement and laughter with their ever-present wit and humor. Second to the many actors of national fame came animals, trained to a degree of | erfection. Astonishing the large crowd of sjHctators. the elephants, walruses, and monkeys played their parts with seemingly human intelligence. THE SIDE SHOWS The side shows were of high class and were indetd something new. Any one who did not take these in missed a very im| ortnnt part of the circus. All were worth the price of admission. In the athletic show, action was the main virtue. The tent was crowded during all of the exhibitions. The Forty Niners” royally enter tained their audiences. Vast crowds of spectators took this show in and all were well pleased. Prof. Woodsworth. the boy magician. astonished his very attentive audience with his cleverness and knowledge of his art. Many were turned away from the fortune teller’s booth because they could not lx- accommodated. Those refused entrance were indeed unlucky, for Queen Madge, the fortune teller, was a woman with tin greatest possible kn ;wledge of her favorite art. The circus manager was indeed fortunate to secure the ser vices of such a talented lady. The Crazy House was a scream and well worth the prict of admission. The Freak Show was indeed a place of wonder. Nature’s greatest mistake or in other words, The Missing I.ink. was a creation before undreamed of. Without a doubt, the existence of such a being had ne'er entered the minds of the spectators who left, marveling at the wonder. According to caretakers the nature and habitation of his ancestors were a deep mystery, In- being captured by tin compass, forly miles from land and sea, by a noted explorer, who took him into custody and delivered him at the high school circus for the benefit of patrons. Phis was his first exhibition in Uncivilized world. The vaudeville of the circus consisted of a charming pantomime, The Bachelor's Reverie; a delightful little comedy entitled. Little Miss En-.-im and the star attraction of the evening. Tin-Follies of 1919. (Continued on page 106) One Hundred Four The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School One Hundred Fite THe Spider Web iqiq a Macomb High School Mrs. Walker read “The Bachelor's Reverie.” The part of the bachelor Mas nblv interpreted by Mr. Edward Johnson. Sitting alone in the evening lie recalls to mind all his old sweethearts. Mildred Marrs ap| ears as his first sweetheart, the little country girl. One by one a host of others pass thru the room, until finally he saw a vision of his bride. iui| crsonnted by Carol Little. This little play was genuinely enjoyed by tin- audience. Little Miss Enemy was a delightful comedy dialogue based on military tactics, the parts l cing played by Clarence Bolen and Katherine Dudman. It was a clever little comedy, well played, and a sure cure for the blues. Last but not least came the big feature of the evening. The Follies of 1919.” The leading parts of this charming musical comedy were played by Mr. George Killingsworth and Miss Helen Campbell, two young amateurs of real ability. Many pretty chorus girls and young men featured in this production, all life and fun from start to finish. Their costumes were particularly attractive, carrying out the id. i of each number. Special mention should la-mad- of the dance hv I.oraine Sutton and Louis Schnarr. and the solo dance by Helen Thompson. First in The Follies came the song. Starlight. by IxHiise Kussell and chorus, with handsprings by Mildred Marrs and Ward Sellars. Louise Russell and Earl Murphy starred in “School Days. “Hello. Winter Time. in which the audience was snowballed, was sung by Lucille Early and Edgar Hanan. Send Me My Girl. was a costume song, solo by Louise Russell. Louise Bolles impersonated an English girl. Katherine Euhr. Highland lassie, Lucilc Bonham. French girl. Mary K. Roark, Irish colleen, and Florence Lovell, a typical American girl. I Want a Bov was sung by Lewis Moon and Golda McCullough. impersonating Golda and Lloyd. Albert Sain was the aviator and I.oraine Sutton the aviatrix in Going Up.” This song seemed to he the hit of the evening. A stunt was pulled off on the Box Supper in Do It for Me. Clarence Bolen and Vernadine Parks starred in this as Helen Arter and Harry Gamagc. The grand finah- was Good-bye. Dear Old High School Days. sung by the chorus. Before concluding we u-ish to express our gratitude to Harold Klint. our eapable hutiness manager of the Circus, and to Byron Atkinson, who pro cd invaluable as stage manager. Also we wish to thank Miss Marlin and Miss Fuller, who labored so tirelessly to make tin- Circus the great success it proved to be. We feel proud to Ik able to say that we staged the most novel and successful Circus yet here produced. One Hundred Six ) Macomb High School Ont Hnnd'ed Seven The Spider Web iqiq o, Macomb High School Senior Alphabet A is for Alma, so tall and so fair; She smiles like a girl with never a care. Bis for Bvron who's always so busy, He can run a big show or crank a tin Basic. Cis for Carol, it’s hard to decide Which way she is fairer, as school girl or bride. D s for Dor then. It's only by chance That you would guess her last name is Vance. Eis for Kddie of circus renown. His acting that night made a hit with the town. Fis for Fortune, that scornful dame. Who never will treat us all quite the same. Gis for George, with an eye for a gem; Her price is not above Ruby’s” to him. His for Harold, who sold show tickets galore; He took everyone's money and then asked for more. | is for I. the1 author you ace, 1 Now you arc wondering who I can be. Jis just for a chance, jaunty friend. You'll need one before you come to the end. Kis for Kenneth, the editor wise. Who. to the public, a good annual supplies. Lis for Lillian, often called Bill. Who talks all day long and at night’s talking still. Mis for Mildred, turning hand-springs so well. She doesn't look it. hut you never can tell. Nis for nothing, you've heard of before; It might ! • for nut, hut then you'd be sore. Ois for 'ologv in any disguise. Without it they say you cannot Ik wise. Pis for Percy who plays on the team. He’ a peach of a guard, and that is no dream. Qis for Quincy, which sent a team here. We heat them the beginning and end of the year. D is for riches, the eniors' fond dream. ' But riches are not as good as they seem. Sis for Seniors of 1919. The )H’ppiest bunch that ever were seen. Tis for Tyson, of course. Imogcne, She s up ami coming, that's plain to be seen. Uis 1 I’, t don't lT C . Without I', it's true, this never would B. 's for Van Kttcn. Helen I say, ’ The girl who is laughing all of the day. Wis for whatever's left out. That something's emitted. 1 haven't a doubt. X.Y. Z, I simply can't find. So I shall stop. I'm sure you'll not mind. One Hundred Fight The Spider Web iqiQ Macomb High School Omt Hundred Sine The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School A Calendar of the last year of the Senior Class, in Macomb High School 2. Registration day. 3. School starts in earnest. Boys start foot ball mill rc|� ort they like their new conch fine. I. Spent the day getting acquainted. 5. “Barrel Ilowd makes her ap|ienrancr in nierican History. «. First General Usembly. We missed tin- familiar strains of “In the Gloaming. 9. Blue Monday. 10. The day after. 11. hour bells! Everyone rushes to the assembly. The “vacant chairs are on the platform instead of in our song books. 12. Heavy sighs!!! Circus to-morrow! School all day!! Too bad, chil- li ren! 13. Everybody went to school? No! The circus. 16. Moving day for “Dutch S. For further information ask Dutch.” 17. Music room moved. Dutch licgs free ride on piano. 23. New teachers try old stunts! Month!) exams. 2C Raid on magazines starts. In spare moments teacher- now read llearst's and Photoplay. 25. Riot! Mr. Wriglcy assigned scats in the study hall. Murph sore lie-cause Mr. Wriglcy want to move him from his double seat. 26. Miss Thorne talks in |N� litieal economy on woolen and cotton “ranches. “I.ct s dye one. 27. Imogenc Tyson comes into economic class on lime! First foot hall game of the season to In- played to-morrow vs. Blnndinsvllle. 30. Great rejoicing, won our first game. Score, 3 M� . Ask some of the students nlwut their B'vllle trip. 1. Were you at the | ep meeting(?) to celebrate the victory? 2. Still looking for that pep meeting. No ho| e. 8. Miss 1 borne scat her American History class alphnltcticnlly. Some vow they are going to change their names. I. Pep meeting after sclmol. Mr. Coleman first talk. Rather flustrated, wasn’t he? 7. Macomb defeated Quincy, 76-0, Some game. Ask wane of the 11. S. girls what interested them at the W. I. N. game Saturday. n. Still celebrating over Quincy game. 9. Cheer up! Week over half gone. 10. Fred ltainey tells what lie's going to do to I.cwistown. 11. Miss Bridge sjiei.ks to assemblage on “Girls. Boys much interested. 13. Schools are closed for a vacation on account of Spanish Flu.” Good old Spain! One Hundred Ten T he Spider Web 1919 cv Macomb Hi K School IH. School opens after five weeks' vacation and Eva gets badly confused 2. on a number of |mhiiLs in sewing. 1!� . Mbs Kenner b Mill altscnt (and we hear tlmt some Macomb soldiers have lieen home on a furlough). 6. ‘Jif. General assembly. Mr. I.vneh talks on .subject of “Pledges for the Victory Girls and Boys. 9. 21. A murmur | enc(raled the halls, knit two, purl two; knit twa purl jo, two; on going to the office we find that Mr. W'rigley luut joined the K. K. a (Khaki Knitting Corps). H T2. It serm like old times to-day with groups gathering in the halls did j- you s«y Mr. W'rigley ami Mr. I.yuch were away? Well, that explains it. 13. 25. Seniors look rathei sail. Their president has tin “flu. 28. More sadness! More Seniors alisent! 27. Much tardiness to-day -caused by tin- ardent admiration of Senior rings and pins. SO. 28. Thanksgiving dav and v a c a t i o n and turkey. Sorry wc didn't have a chance to defeat Normal to-day. 81. Carol and l.ucile sja-nd entire American History period watching the snowflakes and wishing it would snow harder. Mr. W'rigley gives a talk in chapei on “Borrowing Book-., also alxmt “I «t and Misplaced Books. George K i Ui nga worth is seen walking home from s cl tool alnmr! oh! dear! W'liat can the matter lie? Another blue Monday, School still open. Wc miss many familiar faces among students and faculty. Occupants of the study hall miss the familiar Imx .iiig of our faithful “Bugg. Hanks depleted to 800 and absence makes the marks grow rounder. School closes. Who said the 13th was unlucky and Friday, too? Ml “flu home for Xmas. Many of us witnessed the sad downfall of Fred itainey . Miss Thorne extended her sympathy to the fallen. The old year dies. Tears! Chapel srltool to-morrow more sorrow! Mr. Lynch gives an inspiring talk on the value of a credit—if you get it.’ 29. I'nlucky Friday many absent—turkey or “flu?’ Omt Himd'fJ Elfitn The Spider Web 1919 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. 14. 15. 10. Macomb High School JANUARY Happy New Year! l.rfs all make good resolutions. Several soldiers in our midst. Tin S. A. T. I 's take up tlieir high school duties to-morrow. Our basket Iwll teams an- progressing. Everyone wears a smile, as they an- confident of winning from Farmington to-morrow evening. M. II. S. won, 21 to 20. Close, hut sure. Miss I . ap|� ears wearing a Imt!! How did it happen? K K K K I’! (Horrible K. I !) You're the only job that Miss Smith and Miss Martin ndon-! Ask them! '1 be faculty looked rather sleepy this morning. I wonder why? Did you say they had a party last night? Oh! Helen and lmogene sent to office. Miss Tlrnnie seen going in that direction, rather hurriedly, at tlie end of the first period, also. Everyone looking forward to the big game with Monmouth to-morrow evening. Suffered first defeat from Galesburg this evening. M. II. S. happy defeated Monmouth. Senior class picture stn� w g« od attendance. Miss Horton surprised Mr. Wriglcy by having a program prepared for chapel. Peace declared in sewing room this evening at 1:00. Peace terms agreeable to all, I guess. Hope so. 17. Game with I ewistown to-morrow. 20. Defeated la-wLstown. 21. Seniors start on pictures for the annual. 22. Tonite's the big night! M. II. S. vs. NORMAL ACADKMl. 23. Smiles everywhere hut Normal. They got lieut, I8-I(i, mid by High School, too! 21. Game with Huslivillc. We lieat ’em. 27. Ask Miss Martin aland the auto ride and theatre party sIh- chaperoned Many go to hear famous harpist at opera house. 28. Hox Supper. Too many lame , not enough boys. 29. lmogene fired from home. 80. Senior elavs party. Everyone enjoyed the evening. 31. Basket hall I toy leave for Monmouth ami Nbingdon to play. 3. Everyone happy over results of week-end games. New semester starts. 1. Game with Normal Academy. We beat 'em, 35-15. One Hundred Twelve hum-nil lirlil ul High. Buried Normal Academy. A big parade of 14. mourners. iiii-lii«lin r a gout. fl. A new teacher arrives on llir scene. Isn’t In- stunning, girls? 7. High Sclw«� l suffer her seeond defeat «� f season from Galesburg. I.ueilc Bonham entertained what Galesburg brought with them. 10. Mbs Tlmrnc very sad she’s lost so many of her studious Seniors. 12. Program in eho|� el in honor of l.lncoln’s birthday. Mr. Clark tells of his experiences us an aviator. 13. Normal tournament starts. We drew W. I. S. N. for our first game. Macomb High School Well we bent them once again, people. Tournament still on and some pupils missed roll roll. What b� you suppose Mr. Wrigley will smv? Whoopee!! We won the tournament. Defeated Normal again. Defeating Normal has come to lie a pastime with High School. Chapel exercise, (apt. Murphy presents cup to school and in return is presented with a box of candy for the team. Helen gets a letter and Oh! Ask her If she's happy. Second big snow of the season. I ot of sleigh rides planned, but do not get to have them. Basket hall boys to Lewistown. Sopltomorex entertain the B. B. Imivk. Fred took la na Itome. 'Nuf sed! Mon from I .ew 1st own, 34-16. Junior picture show good attendance. Harold Kline wearing n new signet ring rather small for him. isn’t it? Mr. Wrigley gives short(?) talk in chapel on Ins old theme, “books lost and otherwise.” 28. Boys to Galesburg tournament. Won our first game. Senior skating party. One Hundred Thirteen 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10. 11. 12. 13. U. 15. 17. 19. 20. 22. 21. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. NVIuil wits Percy V. doing under tlw arc light Inst night hunting fur oology specimens? Faculty gave a banquet for the basket ImII boys and their guests. Senior class and company start practice for Senior circus. Nice day. I Iwlieve everyone has spring fever. Boys leave for Itushville and Farmington on the 8:34. How did it happen? We defeated Kushvillr ami Farmington. Rainey came home with a broken nose. Helen Parks absent on account of Hu.” Kdythc Cash also absent. Commence costumes for circus. Pictures taken of circus for annual. A number of Seniors have conference with .Mr. Wriglcy over broken locks. F.ight Senior girls serve at Commercial club banquet to help out financial standing of class. Came with (Quincy thin evening. AU(?) Seniors conic to help prepare for popcorn sale. We I teat Quincy. 60-30. Percy V. in such go� wl spirits that he has taken to carrying burdens across flooded streets. Mr. Wriglcy assigned seats in study hall. Isn't it awful ’cause the Seniors were included? Senior Circus. F.verything went fine. Thanks to Mr. Wrigley for giving the Seniors privileges for Friday. Seniors have good time(-) cleaning tlw school building after tlic circus. Now ! Mr. Wrigley. wlwrc are our privileges? Ralph A. out with the mumps. P« or Frit lias to walk alone. Rains and rains, and is never weary. Senior class meeting. Choose their class play. Knd of Rainbow.” Cost for class play cho en. Imogrnc and Dutch S. ex|tccting a week vacation at Immiic. M. Anders visits school— Kcwp” is all smiles. APRIL i. 3. 1. 15. 18. 18. 22. 28. 24. 25. 12. 28. 25. 29. April foil’s day. Munson claims the honors. Pep meeting for annual. All enthusiastic. Tag Day 250 paid subscriptions to Spider Web!” Seniors get measured for caps and gowns. M. Marrs gets child’s si e. Charles Greeley s| ort.x a new suit. Who’s the lady? Paul Nrliergall with a new suit. S’matter, Itojrs? K. Illume loses her switch on tlw study hall platform. Gertrude Black and Allwrt Sala chosen for military tract contests. We see the trophy train minus (wrinission. Parents’ Visiting Day watch vour step! We stay after school Iw-cause of seeing trophy train a patriotic duty. Junior-Senior Banquet, gain stay after school. Many bring their supper. We stay after school at Mr. Wrigley’s kind request. We lose approximately $1,250, In-cause we get out • , hr. early. Seniors get out early. Goodbye, studies! Class Play, “Tlw Knd of tlw Rainlmw. Baccalaureate services. Commencement exercises. Seniors say J« lltroir to old M. II. S., and hit tlw trail of life. Oar Hundred Fourteen The Spicier Web iqiq o. Macomb High School STOP! LOOK!! LISTEN!!! The remainder of this (took is to be read with the distinct un- sihilitv for anything that appears herein. No claims for libel, derstanding that it is at the reader's risk. We disclaim all respon- defamation of character, etc., will be allowed. APOLOGIA Don't yet aorr! K very body knows that you have to be popu-lar(?) or notorious to get knocked in the “Spider-Web.” If you didn't get knocked, don't hold it up against the editors. It was an oversight on their part and didn't result from any inten- tion to slight you. We wish to thank the following for furnishing such abundant material for this section: All the High School students and faculty. Ome Hundred Fifteen The Spider Web 19190 «o Macomb High School Faculty Notes Langenstein started out for a walk with the intention of getting a Bugg( ?) for a collection. She knew the place to find it, hut •downs not aware until she found Bugg. that there was also a Lady Bugg. As she turned to retreat, she scratched her hand on a Thorne of an apple tree, in which there sat a purple Martin busy with domestic duties. Her eyes got Fuller and Fuller with tears, until a Coleman came along on a load of coal and told her he was on his way to Smith's corner and asked her if sin- would rather Walk(er) ride with him. He was going to Wriglcy’s to get a Pack(age) of chewing gum and to McCollum's to get some chocolates. She absolutely refused. He did not Foster the argument, but when asked by Kenner what the trouble was. lie said sadly. “She I)un-can(ned) me.’’ , - • Senior Notes It would seem that the most im|M rtant part of the Senior class is composed of Swedes. For instance. Atkinson. Johnson, (‘allison. Munson, Danielson, Tyson and Johnson. One day these Swedes got into a quarrel over some Black Fuhr. As they could not settle their dispute they sent for a Lawyer. This greatly displeased Marrs. for tin- Lawyer would end the quarrel before a fight occurred. Gathering up several Rcihtns of pa|H-r, he took the Swedes thru the city Parks to the Church where he promised to settle this Little difficulty. Tutt. Tutt. In- said to them, when you quarrel over such a Little matter, you are not Worth Killing(s). The Lawyer called in the city Baker to whom he sold the Black Fuhr for a Little Cash. Then he opened the Church Doerr and led them into tin- Yard where there were many Campbells. F.ach Swede led one thru the Parks, and went home very well satisfied. One Hundred Sixteen The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School SCRIPPS-RENO CO. LEADERS IN Fashionable Wearing Apparel for Women and Misses V_______________________ EVERYBODY’S MONEY DOES EQUAL DUTY AT THIS STORE School Children as reel I as yrown-ups enjoy SCHNARR’S BREAD—PI ES—C A K ES Both Phones 11 West Side Square W. C. Miner TIIE SOI Til SIDE BOOK STORE The best place where von can get Hooks, Stationery and Office Supplies School H Hd;s and School Supplies Kddie J.: “Ml. Blnnc used to Ik thr blftgmt mountain in the world, when 1 wax in the fifth grade. THK IDKAl. GIRL MI ST IIAVK l.urile Bonham's eyes. Carol Little's smile. Bertha Church's teeth. Vera Howd's dimples. Helen Campl cirs talent in music. Alma Baker's complexion. Helen Van Ktten's hair. •4? St Sr Vi Mi vs Kenner (while lecturing on Christian Science in French class): Now, don't shiver, for if you do you are going to Ik cold. Miss Kenner: “Perhaps some other one has grown a few inches since then.” Chns. Cireelev: “Why, I heard that if vou didn't shiver you'd frresr to death. One Hundred Eighteen The Spider Web iqtqo- Macomb High School L. STOCKER SONS JEWELERS and OPTOMETRISTS PIANOS ANI) PIANO PLAYERS ST R A I) IV A R A PI ION(K i R A PI IS SHEET Ml'SIC MC8IC.IL IX8TRCMK.XTS M|m Thome (first day In Eng. IV) “Now, wr will liavr alisohitcly no talking this semester.’ Pcrvl Howdi l� , goody! wc won't have to rrcite then, will we?” Vf % Vt Perry (translating): “I threw my arms around Iwr neck. That’s as far as I got. Miss Kenner. VS VS VS VS Vera II. (in Mrs. Walker’s tleoui. class): ‘Multitudes equal to the same multitude are equal to each other. VS VS VS Chas. Hanarv Mro.Miaai«i«iaMiMMa� aiiMi«wiiM� inna,Hr npiii iiiMnMiiBiiiiMiinffnrifimnniiniiiiOTgTiinni ASBESTOS CENTI RV SHINGLES The Shingle Everlasting” TWTt fWIIIWBaillMnMtBBIIIIWIIIIiMllimW S. LAPAYETTE ST. MACOMB, ILL. Mrs. Cochran (in Physics): “How do you spell crow-har? Percy: C—b—r—o—w. VS VS VS VS Bertha (’.: “l-ook at Louise Waggoner, isn’t she fat? Emily J.: “Why, no. I think slie is thin for a girl of her size. VS it? it? it? Recollections of Eugene M. running around in the halls and Golds M. during Circus practice “I’m crazy, hut I can’t help it. “Just married? Albert Sala (day-dreaming in French class) .Miss Kenner: “Well Albert, haven’t you thot it out before? One Hundred Nineteen The Spider Web iqiq Macomb High School FEILHEIMER’S ■ I 11IIM i 1111111II1111! 1111111 111 1111111II !| 11 i IN 1111! 1111| 111111| 111 [ 11 r' ■HiiaiiiMiBmMMUHiiitiiiiBntiuiDiiumBmeiKuiMHeiuyeiiiiieiai'iiifl {The Home of the Hart. Schaffner Marx) xamnntiBiiismimflnm tmr THE STOKE W ITH THE BIG ASSORTMENT BEFORE THE PUBLIC FOR TIIIRTV YEARS Tried and True imogene (in Sr. Ill class merlin ): “Now. decide whether we will wear cap- and gowns, or drrv.es for class day. George K. (excitedly): “Dresses?” £ « Normal Ike: That little old High School gym isn’t any bigger than .� match box.” Francis M.i “Well, anyway, ur have l� ettrr matches in ours than you have in yours. ’ Oar Hundred Miss I.ingenstein (in gri.): “Clover will come up in to-morrow class.” You can’t kid gloves with loud mittens. «? «r % Kddy J. (just to make conversation): “l)o von think opals arc unlucky?” Nancy K.: “I should prefer a diamond if it’s all the same to yon.” £ Percy, reading in French, pronounced miui “inn.” Miss Kenner: “I t’s forget mumma a little while, Percy. Twenty I be Spider Web 1Q19C1 Macomb High School KNOX COLLEGE ] _____________________________________________________________I In Education, if anywhere. “Till Bl S I IS Til K ( 111. PKST ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1 1 I he name of tin college attest the value of the degree. Knox is recognized the country over an in the FIRST RANK. Her j ideal are those cherished by the most famous American colleges. A strong faculty and the most modern equipment insures efficient instruction. • The courses offered are varied and highly practical and at tile same time maintain the highest standards of culture. | 1 For catalog and further information, address Knox College. j In the Sr. II Kng class. Miss Pack was talking of “Concent rat ion. (’has. Grcclv: “I never saw anyone who could concentrate unless he was Absent-minded.” Miss Packs Tv- seen you concentrate sometime .” !tf X X X Harold K. (telling a story in Kng. Ill): “He ran into her front wheel.” Miss Tlionie (in Kng. Ill): Some people are pawl story tellers, while others are not. X X X X Miss Kenner, in French, was talking aland having the same surroundings and people alaait all tlie time. Eddy J.: “Married life, for instance.” Kddie J.: “How do you ‘extinguish the passive verbs? X X X X Nancy: “Say, why is a soldier always tired on tlie first day of April? Mina: “Haven't the least idea.” N’aney: “He's just had a long March of thirty-one clays.” X X X X Miss I.cngciistciu: “Itays enter the window and are sent hack the same way.” Nancy: “Wonder why she always brings ‘Hays' in tin window and sends 'em out the same way? One Hundred Ixcentyone The Spider Web iqiq c' Macomb High School ROBERT KIRK CLOTHING. FCRMSIIINGS AM) TAILORING In Old I'nion Xat’l Rank Room BRIGHT LIGHTS” IN FRENCH (S -m on n French exam. |w«j cr): In a case wliere a vowel precedes a mute li, the letter is always illuminated.” For example—l hominr. Miss Fuller (calling on Ralph Ausbury in French class): Monsieur Raspberry!!! Recollections of llticklelierry Finn. 5tf A girl who is a lily liefore marriage sometimes continues to lie one afterwards—a tiger lily. N. B. (Snitfrni PIIOTOGRA 1 11 EH Godfrey's name on your portrait means the same as sterling does to silver Miss Thorne: How would you punctuate this sentence, ‘I see Grace a pretty girl’?” Eugene M.t I’d make a dash after Grace. One Hundred 7nvnly fre� 7 he Spider Web iqiq o (-------------------”---------- F. E. BONHAM FLORIST v-----------------------------✓ Tin- Most Lp-to-dntc Flower Store in Northwestern Illinois 129 S’. Randolph Marornh, Illinois Junior (Agnes, we think): “Did you notice the hurried exit from sewinp clius Friday afternoon? ’ I’nsuspecting Senior: “No, what do you mean? Junior: “Why, the Itolihin ran out first and then the spool ran out.” £ “Even the words blend HAVSNa COLEMAN M X Mr. Ilugg was trying to explain to his Civics class that he was not trying to give the class loo much work. Hastily he said, “if you think I is One Hundred Macomb High School J.A.WEABER SON Society {rand Clothes MANHATTAN SHIRTS CROR T KNAPP HATS WAI.K-OVKR SHOPS Newest things in Furnishings nt nil times Try us ooce I1KAHI) IN FRKNCH Miss Kenner; “For to-morrow I want you to In able to go, in imaginn-tion only, to tlie various stores and purchase all kinds of goods. Be able to take the part of rlerk nr customer. F.ddie Johnson: “Please. Miss Kenner, may I l e the floor walker? Eugene Munson was standing in front of the Normal looking at an eclipse of the moon through a pair of field glasscq and remarked that lie could see it very plainly. After observing it for several minutes, be discovered that he was watching one of the street lights. £ « CHUTE THE CHUTES Mr. Clark (in Botany): We will go on to tlie tth chapter on shoots. Twtnty-three A Glimpse of GTie Future It was a dark and stormy night in Novrtnlwr, '2119 I)., when the- ghosts of the Senior class of ’19 wandered through a deserted cemetery, t'nder a groaning cypress tree tliey paused before a gloomy tomb. On it was tlic inscription: “Here Lies the Faculty of Macomb High School, 1919. Noblv Have Thev Served the World and Ilrnvelv They Went to Their F.tcrnal Rest The ghosts of the Senior Class drew nearer. Carved in the cold marble were the names of their lieloved teachers. Peace tulty Steep EMMA CALLIHAN mt-tsrs She lived a life of usefulness and became a member of the faculty at the Itooh Institute.” MARGARET PACK She Rests in Piece 1 4710 0 While experimenting with the fam-ous “Pack llombs. he accidentally •wallowed one. Here Rest LIZA JANE FOSTER 1 97-1090 After teaching in the Macomb High School � hc went to the South Pole and opened a private school tlierc. Silent Now i the Tongue of JAMES WESLEY MJGG L834-107 His highest ambition was fulfilled, that of spendiug hi life a� a teachei and lecturer in Macomb High School. Peacefully at Rc«l Ueurath Thi Sod i GRACE JANE THORNE 1R7.VI07B She will he remembered as the founder of The Institution for the ( arc of Homeless Cat .” Here Lie GARNET HORTON 1905-1970 Tiring of the life of a school teacher, •he moved to Industry and opened a matrimonial bureau. Gone Rut Not Forgotten IRA M. WRIGLKY IRA 5-100 For many year he served as principal of Macomb High School and juat before his death was chosen superintendent of the same. Omt Hmmdrtd Ttttmty-four Peace lie to Her MRS. MINNIE WALKER 1RR1-1047 She will lie remembered a a faithful friend and teacher and well loved by her pupils. o Macomb High School The Spider Web iqiq JOY II. SMITH ittt-tooo The author of the History of Ro maiitic Siberia. ami many standard work on etiquette Real Here Hr l.ir Now HAVEN COI.KMAN itMisn Hr |iriit a long and ti«rful life a athletic roarh. Finally one of hi ha krt hall tram won a state cham-|iinnshi| and hr never recovered from the surprise. Gone Hut Not Forgotten EDNA MARTIN 1991-1943 Hie heloved class advisor of 'I' hat gone from thi earth to teach House hold Economy to the angel . She' Deceased Artist MARIE PURDl’M 1893-191? She will long lie reinemliered in the world of art for her famous [aiming entitled. “Macomb High School. ' Rest in Peace She Lies Although She's Dead MARGARET FULLER 1997-1937 While writing Hook on the I'hysiog nuitiy of a Lion Mouth, she came too near the lion’ mouth, and seeing the tempting morsel, he ate her. The lion was hurird here also. Her Sole Rc t Here Now MARY DUNCAN 1991-1995 After a long and happv life he departed far from the maddening crowd to an eternal Haven of rest. Peaceful lie Her Slerp. He is No More on Earth. Rut In It DANA V. CLARK 1993-1957 He invented famou airplane and while circling the world on his honeymoon. collided with the light-house at the North Pole. The Kandy-Kid KATHERINE McCOLLUM CLARK 1973-1957 She met her death while on her hon eymoon around the world. Death wa« caused from leading too high a life. Here Repose TERESSA HOLDEN 1999-1999 After leaving Macomb High School, •he joined the Metropolitan Opera Com-(■any. and for many year wa a great pnma donna. EH e t morte ARIF. KENNER 199? 19«: She mastered all the known language of the world and cnm| i ed an invaluable dictionary of foreign language . “(Jnict Now ' i ALMA I.ANGKNSTKIN 1979-1950 The latter years of her life were spent at her favorite occupation, that of lecturing on Discipline.” Well Done. Thou Good and Faithful Servant JOHN IRWIN LYNCH 1991 I9?9 lie will lie remembered by all as one of the foremost educational men of his day. One HundirA Twenty five The Spider Web iqiqo Macomb High School J. C. Smith H. F. Knappcnhcrgrr J. C. SMITH CO. I H ACT ICAL I)ECOR A TOR dealer in WAIX PAPKlt, PAINTS AND PAINTING Sl’PPLIES Estimates given on all kin ls of work Inferior hrrnratinp Phone 13s Main Phone 790 Main 131 S. Randolph J. F. McBRIDK Dealer in NEW and SECOND HAND MDSE. STORAGE Near Post Office MACOMB ILLINOIS 8 TO VRS HI PERM RXT8 .J. W. TIIRASIIKR IIarthcare If: 'l . J Maromli, III. EXOIXES POWER WASHERS He kissed her on the cheek, He thot it harmless frolic: Now he’s l� ren in bed a week: They call it painter’s colic. % Hears a smile upon his face. Wears his hat with jaunty grace. And by iovef ’tis no disgrace, Especially in the present case— Because it’s rigley. VS VS Miss Thorne (calling on Geneva for a recitation): “Please stand. ' Geneva: “I don’t know enuf to stand up.” The world is old, yet likes to laugh; New jokes are hard to find. It takes more than a Spider Web” staff To tickle every mind. So if vou meet some ancient joke. Decked out in modern guise. Don’t frown and call the thing a joke. Just laugh- don’t l e too wise. VS VS vs vs Mrs. Walker (explaining the difference between respectively ami rc-spectfully): “Karl, if I should say a dog and a cat went down the road, and they were Mack and white respectively, what would I mean?” Karl: “You would mean that they were Mack and white in the same place.” One Hundred Twenty-sir The Spider Web 1919 o o Macomb High School Pt’RE DIl 1708 8TATIOXERY A. DOUGIIKKTY West Shir Square Macomb, Illinois Holly lirantI SKXECA CAMERAS CHOCOLATES Senior Song Series Written and conqMiacd by Father Time (Hsaj rjitic S|M ed«nncter) Music—Key of F sharp to G flat “Out, oui, Mnrir’ ........................................K.dward JoluiNon “Naughty, naughty,. naughty ........................... Martha Johnson “The whole world loves a lover”......................George Killing worth Wait till the sun shines, Nellie ............................ Harold Kline My sweetheart is somewhere in France ..................... Carol Little When you and I were young, Maggie .......................Kenneth Lawyer Whose pretty haby are you now- ............................ Mildred Marrs He’s a twelve o'clock fellow in n nine o’clock town ___ Rugrne Munson Watch, hope and wait, little girl”................ _...—.— Helen Parks “There are styles ......................................... Eva Heilun There’s a little bit of had in every good little girl”_____ Imogene Tyson “Some lonesome night ...................—........ ._.......... Ruby Tutt “I knew a preacher’s daughter ........................... Dorothea Vance “Oh. Johnnie, Oh. Johnnie, how you can love ..............Helen Van Kttcn I am always chasing rainliow.s ........................... Percy Yard Open all hours Copyrights Reserved “Won’t you wait till the cows come Itomc? Byron Atkinson Same little girl .............................................. Helen Artcr Smiles Alma Baker She was made for love Gertrude Black “Oh, French)’ . ...Lucile Bonham “If you only had my disposition, you’d ! • lovin' me all tlw time Helen Campliell -Ragtime BtOor Man Bdythe Cash “Just a word of sympathy” -........... .................. Bessie Callison The little brown 'church' in the 'air Bertha Church Blessed is sl c who is loving ... Geneva Danielson ’N ever'thing Lillian DOSTT K K K K:tt Ix wis Krwin “Put your arms around me Undv Lou ....................................Kathryn Fuhr Oh. Helen .... Harry Gninngr “After the war is over ... ..................................„...Beryl Howd DlAMoXhS WA TCIIBB lQ.JUn( u TheHAl.I.'lAKIiStore U EAST SIDE SO. MACOMB. ILL CLASS PIXS SILVERWARE 10 cents the copy M. II. SIMMONS The Xljal Remedies Last Side S pinrr Macomb, Illinois Open all the time One Hundred Twenty-sewn EVENING EFFORT Nonsense a Copy MACOMB, ILLINOIS Juvember 33, 1999 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY W NTK1) kind-hearted old lady with a good education t« live with me (matrimony might l� r considered after a few years). Sin must In up on all social affairs, so as to serve as a mentor. I prefer one who will tie my tie and shave me Phone or write. BYKON 1). ATKINSON'. NEW ERA DANCING ACADEMY Fox Trots Our S irrinlt y 0| en at all hours, day or night EDWARD JOHNSON ‘‘.See Sterile hirst BIG Fl int DYE SHOP All work guaranteed All colors of the rninlNiw Ladies’ garment solicited Phone H12 Green W NTEI) Some one to keep a file for my love letters and keep posted on my dates. Good wages for the right party; work from 3 a. in. until 11 AO p. m. Tlds must, of course. Ik entirely eonfiden- YE OLD MAIDS TEA SHOP Plenty of ('ate No gentlemen allowed KAREL BENSON W NTED n expert hair dresser, one who can change the style of my hair. HELEN ARTER. FOR RENT Mv ability of getting hv in class tini. PERCY YARD. WANTED— Agents to solicit orders for my famous hair tome -makes the hair grow and prosper. Guaranteed to keep natural color until deceased. HAROLD KLINE. NEW CENTURY 1NCCBATOR Chickens of every description. Ml sixes. slm|tcs and colors. Dates free. Guaranteed satisfaction unless we can’t help it. We refer von to Munson, lawyer Johnson Co., for recommendation. Phone 152 Main. work. No danger of any contagious information. GEO. KI LI.INGS WORTH FOR SALE Two spit-curls in fresh condition. May Ik seen at any time on tl� c fore part of my physiognomy. I MO. TYSON. . One Hundred 7 u-enlv-etfhl o Macomb High School EVENING EFFORT Nonsense a Copy MACOMB, ILLINOIS Juvember 33, 1999 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE My waiting list for dates. Reason for salr is that I am retiring. No ex| erirnce required. RUBY T UTT. WANTED Position on farm by younfr farmer ami wife. Will work frian 12 a. in. until I p. m. carl day onr hour off for liinclu HAH It V (JAM-AGE. Read the Evening Effort WANTED Some docile, meek gentleman whom I can talk to, insult and scorn, without any hack talk from him. He must l c very flexible in ideas. I.L'CII.K BONHAM. It Pays to Advertise W NTED -Special mixture which will cause me to be aide to stay awake all night and not go to sleep in class the next morning. nv price will In paid for tin- right article. EUGENE Ml'NSON. READ THE EFFORT WANTED To rent, a small cottage or cubhy-l� ole where I may sit and dream in peace without interferemr of questions on tin part of over-inquisitive teachers. EKED K AI SKY. NOTICE I am opening an establishment at the corner of Jefferson and l-afayctte Streets for consultation on all matrimonial affairs, male or female. bnolutely confidential. EVA It El IIM. WANTED Pencils to sharpen. I solicit ladies’ work especially, hsolutely no charges to certain parties. Work guaranteed, providing I don’t run out Of , encils. HAROLD SULLIVAN. Oar Hundred Twtnty nin Macomb High School The Spicier Web iqiq Stinson’s S a n - Toj: Re in edits JOHNSTON’S CHOCOLATES STATION EH V TOILET ARTICLES DRUGS EASTMAN KODAKS Sinclair’s Ice Cream .MaetHiib, III. West Side Square I think you are n Iruinti, dear, ' Bill said this just to tease tier; nd then Flo said, 'twlxt smile and tear, “Then you're a lemon squeeacr.” X X X X Girls’ faults are many Boys have only two, F. very tiling they say. And everything they da X X X X It’s easy enough to smile. When spring comes in with a rush. But the man worth while. Is tlte man with a smile When he slips ami sits in tlie slush. X X X X Flunk and classes Hunk with you. Dig and you dig alone. X X X X We always laugh at the faculty's jokes. No matter Imw poor tliey be; Not because they are funm jokes. But liecausc it is policy. Er. X XXX WISH AND OTHF.HWISK Some Freshmen think they are wise. But Seniors think them otherwise. One Hundred Thirty The Spicier Web iqiqo Macomb High School i DR. WELC H. 1). (). Osleo mlhie Physician Physical Director M. II. S. Athletic Teams All conditions scientifically treated BOTH PHONP.S 418 MAIN 222 S. RANDOLPH PL A IS ASP FANCY SCHOOL ROOKS 8TA TIOSBRY AND SUPPLIES McCLKLLAX S BOOK STORK N. V. Corner Public Square Macomb, III. OOLF OOOPS FOUNT A! X PESS TALK ISO NACIIISES a ,! RECOUPS KODAKS and SUPPLIES One Hundred Thirty one Macomb High School The Spider Web iqiQ x Huy Your Haccalaurcate ami Graduating Gowns II. II. SMITH The Dry Goods Man If you wish to IiH k dressy and at tin same time save money, we have the goods to please you. PVT YOUR TRUST IN ahr Jinst (Trust Waitings lank PVT YOU It MONEY THERE. TOO S. BI.ACKSTONK, President j. r. PKI.I.P.Y, Cashier HAItRY HI.OCNT. N ice President . I . Dt'D.M N, sst. Cashier How happens it that one day Bill” Durr has eczema on his face, nnd the next da} Florence has it tia� . Strange coineidence! £ £ CAN YOU IMAGINE: Kugrnc M. with his lesson? Percy Y. without his lesson? Miss Thome with l� er hair cur let I? Helen P. with a gentleman friend? Martha J. composed while talking? ('and I., going slow? Mr. Coleman not eliewing gum? Beryl Howd anti liandtl Kline dancing? Lewis K. washing dishes for •‘Gertie?’ Byion A. seeing I.ucile Bonham home? F.dtlv J. being late to school? George K. without seeing Kuhy? Helen A. pushing a ’•Chevrolet? Mr. Wriglev singing the song, Smiles?” K. Ftlhr teaching Lew to dance? Alina B. feeding her prisoner? One Hundred Thirty tir HOLMES HOSPITAL Macomb, Illinois 505 E. Jackson Work Wanted: An nhle-lxalird man of g«xxl disposition mill quirt habits desires work by tlir day or uxMith. where food is plrntifui and salary lucrative. Competent and willinfr( r) to work. FitKl) RAINEY X X i WANTED: A peaceful dog in Miss Martin’s fi� od nxHn, to save Lillian extra steps. Complaint made by CAROL and KADDY WANTKDj A wife. Modest young man of gentle disposition and refined(?) nature desires to marry any damsel willing to take tbe chance. Retiring but affectionate. Prefers girl with money. MR. COLEMAN •A' t £ W NTF.D: A nice young man who resides out of town, as tlx party doesn’t likr Macomb Ixiy . Any nice liMtking young man, with small feet, may have tbe honor of liring her Ix-au if he lives in another city. Apply enrlv to avoid the rush. GERTRUDE BLACK One Hundred Thirty-three The Spicier Web ipiq o, Macomb High School THE WYNE DRY GOODS CO. THE “DISTINCTION IN DRESS” STORE MACOMB ILLINOIS LOST: Mv hat. somewhere on the puhlic square, on March 26. Finder please return the hat and secure the owner. MISS Kl 1.1.Kit «f tV «f W WTKI): To know why Kdward Johnson is s| end-ing so much valuable time looking at diamonds. THE PHYSICS CLASS POIt SALK CHEAP: An Ingersoll dollar watch by a young man aland to graduate, with face in good condition and no screws loose. Also several old dress coats, trousers, and raincoats. Will remodel to suit tenant. KI CKS’K MTNSON tv WANTKD: Position as convcrsationnllxt and en- tertainer; ex|� eriencrd. tactful; young men preferred. HKI.KM VAN K.'ITKN % LAST CH NCK In Chemistry: What won hi you administer if I should drink a glass of sulphuric acid? Pupil: The sacrament. One HunJ'fJ Thirty-four The Spider Web iqiq Macomb High School ! DR COS i i STATIUSRIt V • I l i • i i i i GO TO— GAITKS STUDIO 1 1 I I i P. D. ROARK i i 1 i • Mrs. Gnitrs Makes Artistic Photographs I 1 The He sail Store i 1 1 i I I 3 - I i i i i That have individuality and charm in up-to-date work I i I I 1 1 RASTMAS KODAKS | i i i i In quality and in finishing, wc excel i I i I i J CAS DIRS TOILET ARTICLES ! i i i i i i (IIVR I S A TRIAL i I i i Miss Ijmirriutrin (in ' .oology)i “Of what use arc cuckoos? ’ Voice from rear: Tlwy're used for rlorks.” “f 'X X Senior: If you weigh ninety-five pounds now mid were transferred to tlie moon you would weigh one-sixth as much.” Sullivan: Me for the moonP Nf X Kditor: “My dear air, it is out of tlir question to publish stuff like that. It is not poetry, only an escape of gas. FOK EXPERT ADVIl’B ON I low to remain sol«er under diftculties, see George K. How to lie a four year foot hall man. .ser II. Gamagr. How to lead a quiet life, sit Ijiw renee Gamage. How to grow round, see Harold Sullivan. How to lead ehapel singing. sec Miss Horton. How to run a Chevrolet, see Helen Arter. How to get all Seniors to a class meeting. Poet: “Oh, I see, tliere is something wrong with the meter.' One Hundred Tkiriy-fve SOMEONE WANTED HOW I'O REMEMBER: Young | eopIe, you can improve your memory. My valuable l ok, “Horn- ami Why,” tells how to memorise tin- most opaque pages. I can recite the contents of seventeen book . BYRON VTKINSON «f «f W NTKD: A class in etiquette. m perfectly capable to give young people instructions in up-to-date manners. HKI.KN CAMPBELL £ FOR SALK: An unoccupied room in an up|� er story. DITCH SCHNARR KOIt SAI.K: An old green shirt and green sweater. Before next St. Patrick's dav, see EDWARD JOHNSON £ I.OST: An umbrella la-longing to a gentleman with a lient rib and a lame handle. EAR I. MURPHY «f � W NTKD: s the principal of the Macomb High ScIkmiI ncc«ls a sec retary to help him write permits I will lie willing to apply for the position. A week will lie sufficient. IMOGENK TYSON One Unndred Thirty-sir The Spider Web q q o Macomb High Scnool C'areftil attention given to small as well as large accounts Your Husincxs Solicited I’X ION NATIONAL HANK (Known for Its Strength) N. E. Cimer Square Macomb. III. WAN!KD: Hard roads run in all kinds of wMthrr. from Mammh to Sciota, so that Fords can BERYL HOW!) FOR v WANTS WORK: Pnanising young man desire a position where the salary is good and the duties light. Can p: se as the greatest man since Moses, throw a very good bluff, and do anything not requiring effort in the performance. No references s|� eak for myself. ALBERT SAL A « ‘i i SALE My receipts for getting dates. Helen Parks. A cosy corner in my heart Martha Johnson. Directions in hair dressing. Helen Arter. Swedish dictionary Eddie Johnson. Colored shirts. Eugene Munson. Giggles. Mauri nr Walston. My Imshfulness.—Lillian l oerr. FOR SALE: Bull dog. Will eat anything. Very fond of girls. One Hundred Thiriy-ieren LAWRENCE GAMAGE Tbe Spider Web 1919 Macomb High Sc boo ASK (). I). (GU.MHAKT To show you BIGGIES UAHSESS IE AG OSS Watch far the White Home l ('()M B ILLINOIS (Graduation presents from A. k. RUSH Jncclrif Store Are Appreciated (’larener B.: “WpII, I must Ik- off.” Kaddy I).: Yes, I noticed that the first time I met you.” i “Why is Germany like Mol land?” “Low and dammed on ail sides!” % X X WHAT IF? JL Helen and Lurilc would ea.se to lie chums? Kenneth sltouhl lieeonie Itald-hcadcd? Helen A. li ln’t like to go auto riding? Gertie didn't know her French? Helen ( should liehave? Dorothea should lose her modesty and reserve? Alma should lose l� er poetic ability? Imogcne should break her glasses? Beryl should forget to pow ler? The Sophs didn't kick about something? Lewis should lose his Ingersoll? Carol should lie a good “Little” girl? Bessie didn't talk so much? Lillian liked chemistry? F.dythe should save her cream puffs? Bvron should have u date? One Hundred Thirty-eight The Spider Web tqtq o Macomb High School SELLS THE BEST CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES 128 and 130 North Side Square Macomb, Illinois Mis . Prick: “You uuiy sit here for the prntcnl. ' Putty S.t “When do I get the prrwnt?” Sr My ] riiril is a funny lieast; It goes where it is lead. And when it turns to mhhrr. It stands upon its head. Ex. x x X Junior: “What is our test to la on?” ('utie: “Paper.” X X Miss Thorne: “What is tin difference between capital and labor?” Helen ( .: “The money you lend represents capital and getting it back represents lalair.” Definition not given by Webster. Faculty: A bunch of men ami women hired to help the Seniors run the school. X X X X “CERIALS IN SHIKT SLKKVES Oh, ye.. May Fuhr, in cooking, insisted that cereal grains had their coats re mo vc l. X X X X Instructor: “Did I put ‘See me on your paper?” Student: “No, C—“ One Hundred Thirty-nine I he Spider Web 1919 o o Macomb High School WHEN IN DOUBT Try BLOUNT SHOE STORE Shoes that qualify in Style, Fit and Price Miss Miirtin (in cliemistrv, after Maurice Simmers had made ii bright remark): Mauricq do you think that is funny?” Maurice: No, I didn’t, liut 1 thot s.mie other p r simp might.” .Miss Kenner (in French): “I«es animaux sout gras et d'une faille immense the animals an fat and have large tails!!” H a m In tlte luill near liman 15 Perry: “Listen! That sounds like an aeroplane.” Gertie Ik: Aeroplane nothing. That’s a combination of Louise Russell talking and a sewing machine.” Kdgar linnan: I’m doing my l est to get ahead.” Garland Waggoner: “Heaven knows you need one.” ttf X Edgar damage (in Physiology): “When the air is inhaled out ’’ � 'X Miss MeC.: Wayne, wlmt are mandates?” Wayne: I don’t know, nsk Mr. Clark. Oar Hundred Forty Macomb High School Jokes, Jabs and Fred: “Will you give me h kiss?” Iinogrnr: “Well, wlmt cheek!” Fredi “Oh, either one.' «f flf flf Since Mr. Wrigley insists on no smoking on school property, wlmt shall we do with the chimney? nr nr nr nr Imogene (in telling a story): “Why, tl� c lady lost her head and ran into tlie man.’ Headless women will pmhahly Ik an added attraction at future circus performances. it? nr •? nr Miss I’ack: Harold, how many times ilid you read to-day’s lesson ? Harold S.s “Twice. Miss Pack: “Well, when? Harold S.: Once last year and once the year before. Mf nr nr nr Kddie J. (in French): Ixs caches et les moutous sout an chant. Compliments Wanted: To know wliere Mr. Coleman’s hat disappeared at the noon hour on Jan. 21. 1919. Do you suppose Miss Duncan can tell us? nr nr «r nr SPKCI FICATION’S POK 1919 HIGHMOBII.R Starter Jr. Ill It Class. Crank Ralph Aushurv. Brakes Mr. Bugg. very safe and sure to act. Clutch Miss Smith. Body Harold Sullivan. (lap -George Dunsworth. Tank Fred Rainey. Slock Ahsorbcrs- HI our dear teachers. Carburetor—-The l� est mixture of hot air Ls given hy Mddie Johnson. A constant flow is assured. Helen ( .: I iMuight a liook to-day that tells how to flirt with a handkerchief. Kugenc: Who wants to flirt with a handkerchief? I prefer a girl. FOR ;iRI.S ONLY (read hack wards) Didn’t you if girl a he wouldn’t you. It read would you knew we. nr nr nr nr Miss Kenner was trying to rattle her l.atin class hy asking them if their statement of translations were correct, in such a manner as to make them think their lives depended on the veracity of their answers. Dessie Wheeler (translating “Antahrris ): “You will l e loved.’’ Miss Kenner: Are you sure of it?” One Hundred Forty-one Macomb High School Vot CV� uo ns hs Hon if'r.c f 1 r7 j � rt (r,-f, r n(fs � irt S One Hundred Forly-ttr The Spicier Web iqiqo- £ Macomb High School GRADUATION GIFTS (lifts should first of all represent jjond art; next, they should as art productions, Ik of superior quality; finally, they should have the distinction of heitu' unobtainable in any form, an exclusiveness which especially enhances the interest and value of a tfift. It is a matter of general recognition that all these considerations are met at our Picture Store. ROST PARSONS S. E. COR. SQUARE MACOMB, ILL. I TS AM) DOWNS OK LANGUAGE you call Edith up this morning? Vfs, but slie wasn't down. “But why didn't you call l� er down? “Because slie wasn’t up.” “Then call Imt up now and call Iter down for not being down when you called her up. X l ouis M.: But Maurine. on what grounds doc your father object to roe? Maurine: On any ground within a mile of our house. Freshman: “Papa, where is Atoms? Atoms? I don't know my l � y. You means Athens probably. No, I mean Atoms tire place where everything is blown to. FOUR REEL TRAGEDY Healthy Boy. Cigarettes. Little Grave. Violets. tf «f Wanted: A steady. None but underclassmen need apply, as I prefer buds. One Hundred Forty lliree EDYTHE CASH © a a a. s. ? ■H, Besides being the largest organization in the country specializing on polity College Illustrations, handling over joo annuals every year, including this one, wc arc general artists and engravers. Our Large Art Depdrtmcrits create designs and distinctive illustrations, make accurate mechanical wash drawings and hirdseye views, retouch photographs, and specialize on advertising and catalog illustrations. Our photographic department is unusually expert on outside work and on machinery, jewelry and general merchandise. We reproduce all kinds of copy in Halftone, Zinc Etching, Ben Day and Three or Four Color Process; in fact, make every kind of original printing plate; also Electrotypes and Nickeltypes by wax or lead mold process. At your service—Any time—Anywhere—for Anything in Art, Photography and Photoengraving. Jahn Ollier Engraving GtxJ 554 WEST ADAMS STREET CHICAGO H y Sl 73 1 8- M - -5 'TTT'his Annual is the pro-duct of a Print Shop that features the making of School IJear Books. Q| They are unique and finely printed. Q| Personal attention giuen to all details entering into a good book. y our patronage is solicited ‘IQaqoner printinq Qo. J Printers of Annuals J QALESBURQ ILLINOIS Macomb High School Jokes, Jabs and Compliments Gro. K.: Tel treat you. hut I don't want to break a nickel.” £ £ £ £ When the l elLs ring for chapel every week Golda and IJoyd one little single seat d r scck. And down together tliey will sit. Guess that's enuf sed of it. £ £ £ £ TH T SPOILS IT l� raine S.: Don't you lieiieve in love nt first sight?” Albert S.: “Yes, but sometimes you take another look. £ £ £ £ Miss Kenner: “To-day we take up the adjective tout, toute, tons, toutes. Carol L.J “Say, does she think she is u locomotive?” .MinnaIk-1: Aren’t tliose socks rather loud?” ( liarlcs (� .: “I hats the reason I am wearing them, thev keep mv fret from going to sleep.” £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Instructor in Physiology: “When you run. you hrenthc more rapidlv and your heart—” Lee White: “Gttcs pit a pat.” I.uan II. (in trouble)i What would you do if you were in my shoes? Karl M.: Get .1 pair nliout four sixes larger. ’’ £ £ £ £ It's not the man that knows tlw most. That has the most to say; It's not tl� c man that hits tin most. That gives the most away. £ £ £ £ Teacher: Who was Columbus?” Freshman: The gem of the ocean.” £ £ £ £ A man is similar to a lamp. Hr is never very brilliant, sometimes smokes, is often turned down, and usually goes out at night. £ £ £ £ SF.NIOIt SOW. Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. If you’re out in the rain. Your head will rust. We'd like to inquire if the above is irony or deliberate malice? £ £ £ £ Science tells us in each kiss, A deadly genu abides; So, when you're courting her, you see. You’re courting death besides. Owe Hunjrfj Forty-six The Spicier Web 19190 HIS HOSIERY The hour I apent in knitting-art rr as n string of | curis; I sigh T« count them over, every one apart— My rows awry, my rows awry. Knell hour I purl; each purl take care To drop no stitch lest I la- stung; I count 1 yrs, count unto the end — And there n foot is hung. Oh, memories that hless and burn. Of raveling out at hitter bus, I drop a purl, yet Strive at last to learn To knit across, sweet art. to knit across. '-V ff tf Teacher: “Jimmie, correct this sentence, 'Our teacher am in sight.’ Jimmie: “Our teacher am a sight.” ttf They met. They never met licfore They met Ami she was stricken sore. They met Ami never will again, ! vow. Tliey met. A freight train and a cow. % Sf ff TIIK KTKRNAI. QI KSTION A stillness reigm-d, deep and oppressive. And ever grew tenser and tenser; Kaeli hrain with its crammed load excessive Made the weighted atmosphere denser. When at last the silence was broken. Since Fate would let it cscnjie tier, The eternal question was spoken: Shall we write on l oth sides of tlie paper?” One Hundred o Macomb High School Hr HM-t In r in thr meadow As tin sun was -inking low. And they strolled along together In the twilight afterglow; She waited patiently While lie let down the Imuth; Her soft eye was ii|m� ii him. As rmliant h tl� e stars. But she neither xmilrd nor thanked him Because sIk knew not how. For lie was hut a country Ind And she a Jersey cow. it? £ £ A ItKVISED VERSION The cash I spend for meat each day Evokes a string of words from me; I count them over every hill I pay My groerry, mv grocery. KjicIi roast a graft, each steak a snare To make my life one daily grind; I add each list unto the end And there my finish find. Oh, tenderloins that hiss and huru. Our duty plain we cannot douht; To yield each slice and strive at last to learn To go witlaiut. £ £ £ £ The Freshman stood on the hurtling deck. But as far a- we can learn. He stood with perfect safety. For lie was ton green to hum. £ £ £ £ See the little hiimhle Ik o. To its busy hum, oh. listen! Don't go near the hunihle Im c, Or lie'll s| oil your disjmsition. Foriy-tcvtn The Spider Web 1919 Macomb High School Gertie: Mercy, my sliora arc half full of water. Percy • “You ought to have worn your pum|ui. VS VS VS VS George: “If I kiss you, will you call your mother?” Kuby: “Not unless you want to kiss tlie whole family.” VS The firefly is a wondrous bird. Thoughtful, too, ami kind; Itear end collisions to avoid, lie hangs a light Itehind. � SIm- always addressed him as Mr. I 'util he took Courage and Kr; Hut now that they're wed Like a brute he has said: He wished to goodness he’d Mr. VS VS VS VS Passerby—Say, hoy, your dog bit me on tl� c ankle! Kid Well, dat’s as high as l� e could reach. Yuh wouldn't e | ect a little pup like him tub bite yer neck, would yuh? VS VS VS Old I.ally (sniffing)- What’s that odor I smell? Farmer—That’s fertiliser. Old Lady (surprised)—For the land’s sake! Farmer—Yes, ma'am. VS «f 4? VS ALGY AND THF. ItF.Alt Algy met a l ear; The l ear was bulgy; The bulge was Algy. vs vs vs vs 1 want but “Little” here lielow. And I want that “Little” long. — Itninfff Here’s to tl� e cup we love to sip; It has dried many a pensive tear. ’Tis not as sweet as a woman’s lip. But a blamed sight more sincere. vs vs vs vs I wish I were an elephant. And you a bale of hay; l d pack you in my little trunk And carry you away. Vi VS Vi VS His head was like a rolling pin. HLs brain a bunch of dough; His neck was made for rubberin'. His nose was meant to blow. Ilis eyes they tmth were turning black, HLs teeth were gone in clusters; Some fellow caught him with his girl. And handed him some blisters. vi vs t. Smile Awhile. And while you smile Another smiles; And soon therr's miles And miles Of smiles— And life's worth while Because you smile. VS VS VS THE NIGHT BKPOItK EXAMS Now I lay me down to sleep On my little bunk; Hope I die before I wake And thus escape a flunk. One Hundred Forty-eight The Spicier Web 1919 a Macomb High School Copyrights reserved Bought and Paid For Mrs. Walker Trry O’lleart Thome, Park and I-angrnstrm Satan Snndrrx« n Mr. ('olriuan Thorar (In Hist.): “President Johnson was trying to fight the whole ('ooffRU without any supporters.” X Perry: “The 11th of President Wilson’s famous It points states that Serbia must la ‘excavated. THK TALK OF A MOUSE It moils too had tlie Senior class cannot have a meeting without some interruption. Wednesday, April 30, a meeting was ltel«l and it proceeded, to tlie making of a motion. Just then in came Mr. Mouse and caused trouble. The fairer sex sought chairs and instead of tabling the motion. Miss Tyson, tlie president, tabled herself with appropriate mu I predict ion and screams to thr mdrnt. A very active executive! One Hundred forty-ill In tke back of this book Far back in our lives. One Hundred Fifty Omega: “How li l you get into tliU hook? AIplui: Oh, 1 just came right in. without knocking. Omega: “Well. go out tiu same way. On Hundnd ■'i I.y w«