Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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■4 SENIOR YEAR BOOK. MOMENCE EEOGEESS. 4 The first year of the twentieth century will rank as one of the most pro¬ gressive in the History of Momence. The educational progress has been very decided, music has been introduced into our school as a regular study. The large increase in the number of children of school age, made it necessary for the Board of Education to provide another building for school purposes. The city hall was secured and this will serve as a substitute, until the continual increase of attendance will demand a new building. Two large new book-cases have been built, one in the south room and another in the north room of the High School. Another feature in the progress of our schools, is the in¬ tense interest that is manifested in our annual oratorical and declamatory con¬ tests, which is an unmistakable indication that the students are putting into practice that knowledge which they have been years in acquiring. A large number of new buildings have been erected in our city during the past year and many others have been repaired. The people of Momence realized that a minister in order to do good work, must have a comfortable home. Ac¬ cordingly a fine Methodist Parsonage was erected, one of the best in the State. In a short time a fine Episcopalian Rectory will also be completed. Work has also begun on the new Baptist church which will be a handsome brick struct¬ ure. One of the chief industries of Momence is the crushing of stone. The works are owned and managed by the O. E. I. Railroad Co. Recently a fine new Corliss engine was substituted for the old one. We have also awakened to the fact that one great need of the surrounding- country is stone roads. There have been a number of miles of road improved in this way-and the work is still being carried on. The increase in the output of enameled brick by the Tiffany Pressed Brick Co. has been very marked during the past year. The enameling of the bricks is a secret process and they are said to be the finest in the world. Within a short period of time our city will be one of the cleanest and pret¬ tiest in the state, for sewers have been laid in many parts of the town. One great need of Momence and the surrounding country is the deepening of the north channel of the Kankakee River, as far west as Miller’s Island, then will our drainage be perfect and our cellars free from water the entire year. Heretofore only short distance telephones were in use, but they have given way to the long distance telephone which is much more convenient. If it has been possible for Momence to make such progress in one year, there is no reason why its advancement may not continue to be as rapid. This can only be effected by each citizen making it his aim to use his best efforts for the upbuilding of this place, and by so doing aid it in becoming one of the leading cities of Illinois. Little Boy —“Pop, what’s the difference between an editor-in-chief and a managing editor?” Pop —(An old reporter)-—“The editor-in-chief is the man who attends ban¬ quets and gets all the glory; the managing editor is the man who does the work.”

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SENIOR 5TEAB ROOK 3 ATHLETIC MEET . The Momence High School track team trailed their opponents’ colors in ust May 31st, at the third annual track meet of the Kankakee County . ihit-tie Association. It was an ideal day for the meet and the track was in fine condition, but -hitr to a high wind the records were not very good. The spectators expected to see a tight race for the championship. Momence - pite of their small number, and their poor condition, surprised the spec- rs for a second time and won in a walk, securing a total of 85 points, against -1 . iakee second, with 57 points, and Chebanse third with 29 points. Momence n easy first and second in the standing broad jump, mile run, 440 yd dash ■ ie high kick. The 50 yard dash was the closest race of the day. SUMMARIES. .T i yd. dash, won by Gibeault, Momence; Delay, Chebanse, 2nd; Burrill, mse, 3rd. Time, 6 1-5 seconds. Standing broad jump, won by Pifer, Momence; Gibeault, Momence, 2nd; . . Chebanse, 3rd. Distance, 8 feet 11 in. I 1 yard dash, won by Gibeault, Momence; Delay, Chebanse, 2nd; Pifer, ’ I I’lence, 3rd. Time, 11 seconds. Tile Bicycle race, won by Bond, Kankakee; Eastburn, Kankakee, 2nd; - r. Chebanse, 3rd. Time, 2:40. Mile run, won by Parish, Momence. E. Porter, Momence, 2nd; Luehrs, of ;;.kee, 3rd. Time, 5:20. 220 Hurdle, won by Gleason, Kankakee; Pifer, Momence, 2nd; Dolan, of Krmkakee, 3rd. Pole vault, won by Gibeault, Momence; Latham, Kankakee, 2nd; Gerrish, r iknkee, 3rd. Height, 8 feet. Hammer throw, won by Byrns, Kankakee; Dyer, Kankakee, 2nd; Pifer, of M ' iience, 3rd. Distance, 82 feet 10 inches. Half mile walk, won by Parish, Momence; Lord, Kankakee, 2nd; C. r. Kankakee, 3rd. Time, 3;43. 221 yard dash, won by Gibeault, Momence; Delay, Chebanse, 2nd; Pifer, ■ uce, 3rd. Time, 25 seconds. Running Broad Jump, won by Delay, Chebanse; Gibeault, Momence, 2nd; i rill, Chebanse, 3rd. Distance, 17 feet, 7-J inches. High Kick, won by F. Garrett; J. Garrett, Momence, 2nd; McCarthy, of K kakee, 3rd. Height, 7 feet 2 inches. 44 yards dash, won by Pifer; Gibeault, 2nd; Dalay 3d. Time, 56 seconds. 120 yard Hurdle, won by Dolan. Kankakee; Gleason, Kankakee, 2nd. Half mile run, won by Luehrs; Parish, 2nd; E. Porter, 3rd. Running High Jump,, won by Burrill; Pifer, 2nd: Gerrish, 3d. Height, 4 ■ - - ■ II inches. r- auding High dump, won by Burrill; Parish 2nd; C. Dyer 3d; Ileigt. 49 in. Mile Relay, w n by Momence relay team, E. Porter, Parish Pifer; Kanka- 2nd: C. Dyer, Luehrs, Shooven, Topping. ' ' DOES—W. Hickox, Kankakee; H. Halpin, Momence; Rev. Ridings, Chebanse. . 1MERS—I. E. Neff, Kankakee; H. P. Little, Momence, E. A. Morgan, Chebanse. REFEREE— W. H. Kay, Watseka. TARTER,. Prof. J. A. James, Evanston.

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PROF. H. P. LITTLE, SUPT. OF MOMENCE UNION SCHOOLS.