Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1920 volume:

THE SPHINX Published by the JUNIOR CLASS Momence Community High School Momence, Illinois 1920 JBetrication We, tf )t Hear pook i£ taff of 1920, tn token of tfje esiteem for fjtm toko commanbs; our $ es;pect anb gfomtratton, toko f)asi fjelpeb us; tottk kks 0ptt= mtstot ant tn£ptre us; tottk ktg oton Cntkuskasim, kerekp bebtcate tkt£ Polume to ur Jfrtenb, (2 ur Counsellor, 0ur tEeacker, $aul ©. jWtller 4 THE SPHINX The Staff Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Comic Editor . Athletic Editor Society Editor Alumni Editor Snapshot Editor Art Editor Treasurer Lila Kennedy Leila Gibson Margaret Hobart Earnest Hardy Atherton Cooke Albert Hunte Alma Hall Archie Ault . Genola Walker Mildred Fedde Marie Kinney ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Johnston Mr. Miller Mrs. Johnston THE SPHINX 5 Kinney Fedde Hardy Hobart Walker Cooke Hall Hunte Kennedy ..Ault Gibson 6 THE SPHINX Board of Education and Faculty President . . . . . . P. J. Cleary Secretary . . . . . . C. L. Tabler N. P. Jensen I. R. Hertz W. W. Chipman HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY T. R. Johnston, Supt. Paul G. Miller Mrs. T. R. Johnston Lula M. Ross Margaret Peale Marie Beardslee . Harold Hungerford Jean V. Bigelow Henry L. Liberty . Mrs. P. G. Miller . Helena Hardy Mathematics Science and Mathematics English History, English Domestic Science French, Latin Agriculture . Commerical Manual Training Mathematics Music THE SPHINX 7 Faculty 8 THE SPHINX Mr. Thomas- Robert Johnston has been Superintendent of Public Schools in Momence for the past six years, and during all that time, he has given unsparingly of his energy and ability for the betterment of the system. The results of his efforts have borne good fruits, and we are proud to say that the present efficient system is due to his work. THE SPHINX 9 Mr. Paul G. Miller is a graduate of Shurtleff College, Alton, Illinois, class of 1916. Was Director of Athletics at Cotner College, Bethany, Nebraska one year and in U. S. Army two years, the last year being spent as Instructor in The United States Gas School. This year he has been Principal of the High School and had charge of Science. Mrs. Kathreen Johnston is a graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, class of 1916. She taught English and Ger¬ man at Armstrong, Illinois Township High School, and for the past two years has been at the head of our English Department. Miss Lula Ross was graduated from Shurtleff College, Alton, Illinois, in 1919. Prior to graduation she had had two year’s grade teaching experience. She has had charge of the History Department this year. Miss Marie Beardslee was graduated from Northwestern University, with the class of 1917. She taught two years at Sheldon, Illinois, High School, and has had charge of French and Latin for the past year. Mr. L. B. Walsh was graduated from Illinois University in 1917. For the past year and one half he has had charge of Agriculture in the high school, but left at the end of the first semester to take up farming. 10 THE SPHINX Miss Margaret Peale was graduated at Illinois University with the class of 1918. She taught Domestic Science at Paxton, Illinois High School for one year, and has had charge of the same department in our High School this year. Mr. Harold Hungerford attended Yankton College at Yankton, S. D. for two years, and the University of Illinois for three, graduating in 1917. Spent one year in the A. E. F. U. S. Army, and part of a year in State Dairy Inspection. Took up our work in Agriculture upon Mr. Walsh’s departure. Miss Jean Bigelow is a graduate of Momence High School, and after taking a course in business principles, was connected with the Gregg School of Business in Chicago. She has had charge of our Commercial Depart¬ ment this past year. Mr. Henry Liberty attended University High School at Normal, Ill., for two years and Valparaiso University at Valparaiso, Ind. for two more. Graduated from Normal University in 1917. Taught Manual Train¬ ing at Rochelle, Ill. High School for one year and has had that Department in our High School the past year. Miss Helena Hardy was graduated from Momence High School in 1914. Attended Penn Hall at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 1915-16 and Northern Illinois State Normal, DeKalb, Ill., 1916-17. She has had charge of Music the past year. THE SPHINX 11 12 THE SPHINX Elno Smith, (Hunko), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Football (4); Basketball (2), (3), (4); Presi¬ dent of Senior Class (4); Joke Editor of Year Book (3); Pageant (1), Play (2). “Never trouble trouble and it’ll never trouble you”. Colors : Old Rose and Gold Motto : Excelsior Flower: Wild Rose Elno Smith Robert Flijck William Porter Leila Harms . Lester Sonstrom OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Class Prophetess Student Council ROLL Earl Bartlett Ruby Bright Clara Bydalex Pearle Deliere Robert Fluck Helen Fox Warren Gray Edwin Green Leila Harms Lon Keller Hazel Mills Melody Morrison Charles O’Connell Blanche Peterson William Porter Lester Sonstrom Elno Smith Paul Sweeney Genevieve Wilson Mary Paradis THE SPHINX 13 Warren Gray, (Poleon), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Football (4) Basket Ball (3) Pres, of Class (3) Student Council (2) Business Mgr. Year Book (3) Minstrel Show (3) Pageant (1) Leader Year Book Contest (2). “I am struck dumb at the depth of my own thought, and stunned by the soundness of my own logic”. Hazel Mills, (Hay), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Glee Club (1) (2) (2) Pageant (2) Athletic Association (1) (2) (3). “I have of late lost all my mirth”. Robert Fltjck, (Huck), Grant Park. Two years in M. H. S. Basket Ball (1) (2) Baseball (1) (2) Class President, Grant Park (2). “ I’ m not in the role of common men”. Leila Harms, (George), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Assoc. Treas. (2) Assistant Business Manager Year Book (3) “Wipe off that grin!” William Porter, (Snake), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Football (2) (4) Basketball (4) Class Treas¬ urer (4) Cartoonist Year Book (3) Lecture Course Management (4). “Good looks run in our family, but they ran clear past me”. 14 THE SPHINX Ruby Bright, (Bright), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Glee Club (1) (2) Pageant (2) Class Stunt (3) Alumni Editor Year Book (3) Lecture Course Management (4). “My actions do not belie my name”. Paul Sweeney, (Pat), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Class Stunt (2) Music Class (2) High School Play (3) Athletic Association (2) Basket- Ball (3). “I hear a hollow sound, who rapped my skull”? Clara Bydalek, (Clarie), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Pageant (2) Music Class (2) Athletic As¬ sociation (3). “And e’en her failings lean to virtue’s side”. Charles O’Connell, (Stubbs), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Football (4) Athletic Association (4). “Life is short, and so am I.” Blanche Peterson, (Blit), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (2) Class Sec’y and Treas. (3) Pageant (2) Music Class (2) Treas. Year Book (3). “I know a maiden fair to see, She can both false and friendly be”. THE SPHINX 15 Lon Keller, Momence. Two years in M. H. S. Football (3) (4) Athletic Assoc. (4). “Do others before they do you.” Pearle Deliere, (Pickles), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (1) (2) Music (2) Pag¬ eant (2). “ She would laugh at the wagging of a straw.” Lester Sanstrom, (Jay), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4). “ It is a great plague to be a handsome man. ” Genevieve Wilson, (Gen.), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) Historian Pageant (2) Glee Club (1) Yice-Pres. (1) Pres. (2) Tennis Club. Class Prophetess (3) Editor in Chief Year Book (3). “She heard them but she heeded not, her soul was far away.” Edwin Green, (Ed), Momence. One year in M. H. S. Football (4) Mgr. Basket Ball Team (4) Athletic Association. “ If I am so great while yet a boy, what will I be when I am a man?” 16 THE SPHINX Melody Morrison, (Mel), Grant Park. Two years in M. H. S. “A modest maid, and most retiring one.” Earl Bartlett, (Bart), Grant Park. Two years in M. H. S. Athletic Association (3) (4). “I am sure care is an enemy to life”. Helen Fox, (Nell), Momence. Four years in M. H. S. Class Vice-President (2),Glee Club (1) (2), Athletic Association (1), Class Stunt (1) (2), Snap Shot Editor Year Book (3). “The truest wisdom in a resolute determina¬ tion. ” Mary Paradis, (Mary), Momence. One year in M. H. S. “Ambition is a spirit in the world that causes all the ebbs and flows of nations”. Freshmen are green Seniors are gray; ’Tis just the green grass Turned into hay. THE SPHINX 17 Senior Class Prophecy The word prophecy in its broadest sense means the foretelling of something which one thinks will happen. But this which I shall tell is related with the expectation that it will be fulfilled. I can see myself, in the year 1960, accompanied by my friend Blanche Peter¬ son, flying swiftly through the air in a beautiful aeroplane, equipped with all modern conveniences. It may as well be stated that Blanche has become a suc¬ cessful business woman. As we go soaring up among the clouds, glancing down upon the towns we pass, I can see these class-mates as they are sure to be. As we neared our native town Momence, we stopped at a farm-house to obtain a refreshing drink. We were welcomed very cordially by a little black haired woman, whom we soon recognized to be Hazel Mills; she was now married to a very prosperous farmer. From here we fly along the Ka nkakee river until we reach the Kankakee charitable institution; upon viewing this place and making inquiries, we soon learn that Albert Bydalek is the head physician and Melody Morrison is the head nurse. Bidding farewell to this section of the country, we now fly to New York. We seek the nearest large building, which is a college, and at the entrance we met a very dignified lady whom we at once recognized as Genevieve Wilson, who has charge of the History classes. Upon leaving, w T e were confronted by a small newsboy very anxious to sell us a paper telling about the wonderful new pitcher for the New York Giants. We bought a paper and found this new pitcher to be none other than Lon Keller. Then we start on a tour to Paris; we soon arrive at this beautiful city and stop at one of the largest hotels there. Upon entering the lobby I notice one familiar face; a man is sitting with his chin cupped in his hands, and a perplexed look upon his face. He looks up and it is our old friend Paul Sweeney; he says that he and Charlie are practicing law in Chicago, but were at present touring Europe for a short time resting from their honest labor. Also they were employing a former classmate, Clara Bydalek, as their private secretary. Upon entering a large conservatory here in Paris we see a young woman seated at a piano pouring out her thoughts in a melodious strain; and who should it be but Pearle Deliere. From Paris we fly to Italy,a country of beautiful scenery and sunshine. At length we reach a palace; we see a stately gentleman walking leisurely about the grounds; we get out of our machine and are most cordially welcomed by this gentleman, whom is a very few moments we know to be Elno Smith, who is now one of the greatest mathematicians of the age. He told us that Lester Sanstrom, who was a great orator, was at present living with him. Lester, he said, had fled from his home town after being severely jilted by a certain clergyman’s daughter. Just as our aeroplane was ascending we collided with one that was descending thus we were forced to land again to have a few words of explanation with the driver of the other machine. The driver was none other than Warren Gray and his companion Edwin Green. Warren had always been interested in aeroplanes, and now that he had one, was flying around seeing old friends. As for Edwin, he devotes his time to horse races. 18 THE SPHINX We start next for the wilds of Africa; after a delightful ride we land in the midst of the Sahara Desert. In the distance I see a small building; going up to it, I see it is a church, and the minister of it is Earl Bartlett. From him I learn that Ruby Bright had come here as a missionary and won renowned success. The natives were held spell-bound by the rapidity and length of her speeches. Being tired of this mode of travel in the foreign countries, we start again for America. Upon reaching New York, we stop at a dainty tea room, which is man¬ aged by Helen Fox. We learn from her that Wm. Porter and Robert Fluck are very successful agriculture experts. The unusual variety of occupations and taste in our class as we have seen in our journey, shows that they are born geniuses; and though it may not be very evident now, they are merely waiting until they graduate until they show it. THEM GOOD OLD DAZE How i long (once in a while) for them good old daze. Them daze when th re was moar fun for thirty cents than thare is now for seven dollars and a half. Them daze when a man married 145 lbs. of woman, and less than 9 lbs (awl told) of anneything else. Them daze when edekashun consisted in what men did well. When deacons were as austere as hoss redish, and ministers preached to men’s souls instead of their pockets. When polytiks was the excepshun and honesty the rule. Them daze when lap dogs want known and when brown bread and gravy made a good meal. When a man who wasn’t busy was watched, and when women spun yarn to knit stockings. When now and then a gal baby was named Jerusha and a boy warnt rooned if he was named Jerrymier. And ye who have the feathers and fuss of life, who have codfish of wealth without sense under yer nose, cum beneath this tree and long for the good old daze when men were afraid to be fools and wimmen were afraid to be flirts. Henry Hinkumsnivy THE SPHINX 19 Senior Will We, the Senior Class of 1920, of the Momence Community High School, village of Momence, County of Kankakee, State of Illinois, being of weak mind and short memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, bequests and devises of whatever nature by us made. 1. To the Honorable faculty we bequeath the right to use any infernal machine of torture which disturbances in the West Room may call for. 2. To the Juniors we bequeath our many pleasures and few worries over the lecture course. 3. To the Sophomores we bequeath the right to play hookey and get three or more in deportment. 4. To the Freshmen we give the right to do unto others as you were done by. 5. To the Subs we give our dignified actions and solemn attention to business. 6. To Mildred Feddie we give free access to the D. S. Room so she may have Cookie any time. 7. To Clarice Lamport we bequeath the use of the Senior Hall Mirror un¬ disturbed and free of charge. 8. Bill Porter gives Margaret Hobart his unequalled gracefulness that she may soon become famous as a dancer. 9. To Lloyd Eyler we give Ed. Green’s wild and wooly Western nature. 10. To any luckless unfortunate Junior we bequeath Elno Smith’s trials and tribulations while governing the Senior Class. 11. To Walter Scott we bequeath Paul Sweeney’s typewriting prowess. 12. To Ikey Hardy we bequeath great popularity with the next year’s Fresh¬ men girls. Once a Freshman was wrecked on an African coast, Where a cannibal monarch held sway; And they served up the Freshman in slices on toast, On the eve of that very same day. But the vengeance of heaven followed swift on the act, And before the next moon was seen, By cholera morbus that tribe was attacked, For that Freshman was dreadfully green. 20 THE SPHINX Name Nickname Favorite Ambition Wm. P. Bill K3 Farmer E. Smith Hunko L. W. Man of Leisure. G. Wilson Gen. Jay Simple Life. P. Deliere Frenchy Pete Mrs. Swift L. Sonstrom Jay Up North Hubby W. Gray Dreamy Ulini Violet None P. Sweeney Swince Same as Jay’s Ladies 7 man C. O’Connell Stubbs Ruth Aeroplane driver M. Morrison Dixie G. E. I. Home rule E. Green Ed Lu J. Be a big leaguer B. Peterson Pete Anybody Married R. Bright Rube Same as above Social demon H. Fox Nell Teachers Teacher E. Bartlett Bart Sleep Workless life L. Keller Krazy-kat Physics Athlete C. Bydalek Clarie Bill H. Cook L. Harms George Miss P. Dressmaker H. Mills Hay Tall man To graduate R. Fluck Huck Grant P. Retired farmer M. Paradis Mary L. G. Suffragette THE SPHINX 21 22 THE SPHINX Margaret Hobart. Margaret tries to corral all the high grades in school, but still finds time to tamper with the hearts of some of our frenzied youths. She is highly success¬ ful in both lines. Also Business Manager of this famous book. Colors : Oriental Blue and Gold J Flower : Blue and Gold Pansy Motto : Crescat Scientia—May Knowledge Increase OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer . Historian Student Council Margaret Hobart Ruby Ross Mildred Fedde Alma Hall Lila Kennedy CLASS ROLL Archie Ault Ruth Benjamin Della Brown Albert Bydalek Leroy Clawson Atherton Cooke Bernice Davis Hazel Farmer Mildred Fedde Leila Gibson Jessie Greenawalt Alma Hall Earnest Hardy Margaret Hobart Albert Hunte Harry Hunte Theodore Johnson Lila Kennedy Marie Kinney Laura Martin Lula Meinzer Ruby Ross Walter Scott Gladys Stearman Genola Walker Loraine Wiltse THE SPHINX Lila Kennedy. Lila is blessed, as but few folks are, with the ability to do anything to which they set their hands. Added to deter¬ mination, this ability has no limit of achieve¬ ment. Atherton Cooke. When “Cooke” was born everybody said, “He ain’t much”, but thus far he seems to have worried along on three squares and a package of Lucky Strikes per day. By increasing his allotment he may arrive some day. Genola Walker. Genola is “up in the air” most of the time by virtue of her height, and goes higher still when someone mentions her in connection with Windy Wilson. Says what she thinks and believes what she says. Leroy Clawson. Leroy is another one of those rare birds who are long on deportment ; how some people can pull the wool over their teacher’s eyes! Ruth Benjamin. Ruth is somewhat “ham¬ mered down” but she has a lot of pep and manages to get there just the same. Notice that ever-present grin. 24 T HE SPHINX Ruby Ross. Ruby is one of a very few who can say 450 words per minute and still be understood; no man would ever stand a chance against that, so it looks like she will be a leader in woman suffrage. Ernest Hardy. “Ikey” can rush around madly and still do less than anybody in school, which is an art—if you don’t believe it, ask “Ikey” himself. Gets stepped on often, but usually comes up smiling. Marie Kinney. Marie is one of the seven wonders of the world, for she has never been known to miss a lesson, skip a class, or get less than a “I” in deportment. Albert Bydalek. Albert almost ranked a Senior this year, so we don’t dast say any¬ thing mean about him, what with him being so dignified and everything. Alma Hall. Anyone so desiring can always be sure of the interest and sympathy of this young lady, especially if that someone be a male. Is taking an extension course at the Bijou in addition to regular work. THE SPHINX 25 Hazel Farmer. Hazel applies herself zeal¬ ously and impartially to all her studies, and none has yet been found that she dislikes. We think such a person has a wonderful future. Lula Meinzer. Lula’s calm and unruffled appearance deceives even the teachers, who think she is such a good little girl. Does not let her studies interfere with her high school education. Archie Ault. Archie is a handsome little cuss, but far too bashful; with Archie’s good looks, Atherton Cooke would have Doug Fairbanks looking for a job inside of a week. He studies some. Laura Martin. Laura indignantly denies that she is still taking Mellen’s Baby Food, but looks are often deceiving. But then, all people were not made equal either in size and intellect, and that’s her consolation. Loraine Wiltse. When a Junior’s interest wanders to Senior ranks there must be a reason; or perhaps the interest was attracted from the other direction. Loraine is our society girl, our one real and genuine re¬ presentative. 26 THE SPHINX Bernice Davis. Bernice is one of the few M. H. S. girls who believe that Leap Year is worth while. Spends most of her spare time at the Bijon, storing up the intellectual energy dispensed therefrom ably assisted by various and sundry males. Theodore Johnson. “Cotton” is one of the foremost lady-fussers in M. H. S., due prob¬ ably to his splendid ability to blush when a maiden speaks to him. Says six studies are running him raggety. Jessie Greenawalt. Jessie is a most capable girl and shows results of growth both in mind and body. With her disposition, even Miss Beardslee would be popular. Walter Scott. Walter may be all right and he may be honest, but he certainly looks crooked. There are only two “hard guys” in M. H. S. and Sir Walter is both of ’em. Strong (?) for study and Miss Beardslee. Della Brown. Della comes pretty near being the “Sphinx” for which this book is named, but she has a lot of fun on Exemp¬ tion days while some of her gabby friends are taking their exams. THE SPHINX 27 Gladys Stearman. Gladys maintains a per¬ manently tired look which seems to gain results from sympathetic teachers. She is considerable wise for her years and believes it herself. Albert Hunte. This bird has more lead in his feet than a twelve pound shot. Some¬ thing made his hair rust too, but it wasn’t study. One of our best athletes in spite of it all, for a football or basketball just natur¬ ally seem to gravitate toward him. Leila Gibson. Leila is one of the best all- around gigglers in school, which is saying a forkful. She can do many other things equally well, however, which shows efficiency. Harry Hunte. Harry seems to be the most modest little fellow one could imagine, but some folks know he’s a regular devil away from his own home town. Carries matches, plays pool, rides bicycles, ’neverything. Mildred Fedde. Mildred is one of the few bright and shining lights of the Juniors, even of the whole high school. Strong on knowl¬ edge of all sorts and famous for her aversion to such nuisances as boys. 28 THE SPHINX Junior Class Prophecy Grandpa Cooke’s Story. “Oh, look what I’ve found! An old album! Why it’s Grandpa Cooke’s. Come on, let’s go tell him to tell us who and what these funny looking girls and boys are”. Off they went, and poor Grandpa was roused from his dozing in a very uncere¬ monious fashion. “Well, for Pete’s sake, what do you call this, you hoydens? Sixteen year old girls like you should be in bed. It’s nine o’clock. The idea! What are things coming to? Why, when I was in High School— “ That’s just what we want to know ”! interrupted the two “ hoydens ”. “ We’ve just found your old photograph album with pictures of your class mates in it and we’d like to know the history of those “angelic personages”. Come now, Grandpa—let’s hear it. Who is this innocent looking young male, with the baby stare, and what happened to him”? “That? Well, well, that’s my good friend, Sir Walter Scott. He made a tremendous hit on the stage, playing various parts. He pulled the curtain, played the victrola, and at last became the villain, playing that part to perfection. Oh, lolly! He was a villain of the deepest dye. His leading lady was Miss Ruthena Benjamin, the; imposing vampire. She is this girl here, the one with her nose in the center of her face. Do you know which one that is? Sure”! “Well, who is this girl here, the one with all the hair at the side—looks like ear-muffs”. “That is Marie Kinney. She was the gym teacher in the old H. S. after finishing school, and then she shocked the whole town by eloping with the superin¬ tendent, Harry Hunte. He’s that fellow there with the decided flaxen pom¬ padour”. “How romantic! And who is this girl with the eyes? Two of ' em”. “Why, that’s Lulu Meinzer, an old girl of mine. She went to India to convert the heathens and came back a Princess, the Princess de la Huppino”. “Oh, gorgeous! Who is this athletic looking girl, and what did she do to become famous”? “That’s Della Brown. She was the noted French milliner on Fifth Avenue. Very chic shop, n’everything”. “ Look at this fellow with the bold smile on his face. Why he’s looking right at me! Oh Grandpa, who is he”? “You mean Leroy Clawson? He always did make a hit with the ladies. He had quite a career, was married seven times. He always picked a girl from the “Follies”. His last was Gladys Stearman, the girl here who appears to be counting the stars. He completely beat Theodore Johnson’s time, who was in hot pursuit of the fair damsel. Theo, or rather “Cotton”, is this gentleman of the sort of blondish hair. He was heart broken, and work alone would console him, so he buried himself in invention and at last came out in triumph, having invented the “invisible button holes”. You should have seen the girls fall for him. He wooed and won my classmate, Miss Ruby Ross, the famous elocutionist. She is this girl, the one with the coquettish mouth”. “Perfectly charming story, Grandpa, tell us some more. Who is this sober¬ faced gink, glancing so expectantly at the girl with all the curls”? “How singular! They later decided to waltz thru life together. That is Attorney Archie Ault- and Miss Leila M. Gibson, the prima donna, of Dwight. Don’t tell anyone, but Archibald had the reputation of being the crookedest THE SPHINX 29 lawyer on the globe. Well, anyway, he had a reputation and that’s quite a lot to say”. “Oh, looka here, just look at this pious looking chap. Such a serious expres¬ sion. He looks like an angel”! “Well, if it ain’t my old side-kick, Fred Wiltse, now the Reverend Frederick Peter Wiltse, a very inspiring minister, and he delivers very profound sermons. I must take you girls to hear him. It would just do you good to see him”. “Oh—how de-light-ful. Well, chan ging the subject, could you tell me who this girl is—the blonde”? “That’s Bernice Davis. She finished High and then one day she announced her marriage to Jonothan Anstrom. It was a charming little romance”. “And this decided brunette here, with a few freckles, is Loraine Wiltse, my cousin. She started to go to India with Lulu, but got no farther than Grant Park. She is still there, that is, her home is”. “Who’s the boy here, that looks so happy”? “That’s Albert Hunte, the once noted orator. He remained unmarried, preferring single and solitary bliss. He had lots of hard times remaining in that condition during leap years tho. Finally he got so he led a hermit life, to keep away from the “wild, wild women”. “The next girl here, is Mildred Fedde. She used to be my “sweet patootie”. She and Genola Walker went west on a ranch, where they rode wildly around the country shooting coyotes. It was a wild life all right. “Next is Jessie Greenawalt, here, the one that is grinning. She was a regular man hater. She was elected to the school board of Momence, being the only lady member. She used to slam the poor men every chance she got. High School boys sent to her got no mercy. “Margaret Hobart is this girl here with the wicked look in her eye. Don’t you recognize the name, kiddies? You ought to, because, why children, she is your Grandma Cooke”. “Sure we know all about her, but who is this girl with the big brown eyes”? “That’s Laura Martin, small, but—she made her mark. She is president of the “Hazel Nut Factory” in Momence. And here is Lila Kennedy, this, with the “Castle Bob”. She was a snake dancer at the Orpheum. Oh boy! she sure could dance”. “Hazel Farmer,here, this last girl surprised us all by choosing school teaching as a life vocation. As far as I know she is still teaching. Very fond of it. “And last but not least, Isaac Ernest Hardy went to the famous state of Utah where he became a Mormon. The last I heard from him he said he was coming to see me and bring some of his wives. “So this is the end of the finish of my class history, children. Not such slow class, after all, is it? Eh?” 30 THE SPHINX Our Country Blue are her skies and bright, Fair are her fields today, Hearts here with joy are light, Happy our children play. Fathers and mothers smile After their tasks are done; Here gleams for mile on mile, Grain in the golden sun. Here gentle stars above Look down on peaceful scenes, Here is a land to love, This is what freedom means. Streams that are pure and clean, Orchards now come to fruit, Land where no work is seen Born of the brawn of brute. Firesides with love aglow, Homes that with laughter ring, These are the joys we know, These are the charms I sing. Land of men’s honest toil, Land where no shell careens, Staining with blood the soil, This is what freedom means. Land of man’s love for man, Home of the brave and true, Land where the humblest can, His way, his goal pursue. Land where to God we pray Not for the strength to fight, But to be shown the way Ever to keep the right. This we are boasting of, These are the joys we know, This is the land we love, Our task is to keep it so. —Edgar A. Guest. THE SPHINX 31 L,.,� . 00 to THE SPHINX THE SPHINX 33 Sophomores Motto : The elevator to success is not running—Take the stairs. Colors: Purple and Gold. Flowers: Purple Violets CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer . Historian Orin Hertz George Blake Helen Nichols Leota Smith ROLL Fred Brassard Florence Demack Florence Christiansen Ruth Chatfield Earl Chamberlain Henrietta Harney Jennie Harms Mary Harlan Gladys Hardy Orin Hertz Arthur Hupp Elva Jones Albert Kelson Wesley Langdoc Fred Metcalf Lucille Mills Mabel Mills Irene Mulrooney Helen Nichols Jennie Pederson Elizabeth Pope toy Howard Sharkey Mabel Sharkey Leota Smith Fred Wiltse Never tell a woman you are unworthy of her; she knows that already”. 34 THE SPHINX The Fate of ’22 Oh, what made my head throb so, and made me feel so queer, as if I had no strength at all? I tried to speak, but someone gently said: “There, there, dear”, in the kindest voice imaginable. I opened my eyes to find a white-capped nurse standing by my bedside. It was then that I re¬ ceived the shock of my life, for who should it be but our little geometry star, Jennie Pederson! We recognized each other at once, and she called out: “Doctor, come here, for this is one of our old class-mates”. And the Doctor who came was none other than Orin Hertz, whom we all expected to become a farmer. When I was a sophomore, I always said there were three things to live for: a college education, a long visit to Hawaii and an aeroplane. After much hard work I got all three, and it was a fall in my aeroplane which put me in the hos¬ pital. The accident did not prove to be serious, so I soon began to improve. Jennie and I had many long talks, and during one of these she told me that Florence Christjansen held a responsible position in the First National Bank of Chicago, and that Elva Jones, much to the surprise of all, had become an accomp¬ lished piano player. Orin told me that Earl Chamberlain was the most scientific farmer in Illinois, and that Fred Metcalf owned the largest water-melon ranch in the United States. I soon recovered and went home, but having been absent for five years, hardly knew the place. Five large factories could be seen on the outskirts of the city; a very large new high school had been built, though the other was still standing. I visited my old alma mater and found Florence Demack teaching Domestic Science, and Albert Kelson instructor in Agriculture. I also learned that Ruth Chatfield was chief accountant for a noted broker in Los Angeles; Elizabeth Popejoy was leading lady in a popular play entitled “Our Fate”; Helen Michols had become a famous toe dancer, while Henrietta Harney was taming wild bronchos and rattlesnakes on a ranch in Wyoming. Jennie Harms, our model flirt, was engaged to a handsome young millionaire, who to her great delight believed in dancing. Albert Hyrup owned the largest Dixie Highway Garage along the trail; Howard Sharkey had lost much of his bashfulness, and had become rich selling Fords. I went up to Chicago and while there visited the Art Museum; as I was gazing at a picture, a voice startled me by asking me how I liked it. Turning I beheld Irene Mulrooney, who by that time had become a wonderful portrait painter. She told me that Fred Brassard owned the largest sugar refinery in the world. We had to part soon, and as I stepped out into the street, I heard newsboys shouting “Extra, and buying a paper, saw the headlines CHADWICK MURDER SOLVED. As I read on, I learned that Arthur Hupp had developed into a great criminal lawyer. On another page Mabel Sharkey was headlined as the leader of a woman suffrage campaign. On the sporting page, Lucille de Mills was an¬ nounced as having broken the world’s record in skiing for women. I soon started back to Hawaii, this time by steamship. In the stateroom next mine, I found Mary Harlan, who was making an astronomical trip. I also found Mabel Mills, who had become a great actress, now starting a Euro¬ pean tour. She told me that Gladys Hardy had become a famous short story writer. And then I discovered that I had learned the fate of all of my old classmates, than which no brighter class has ever been found. THE SPHINX 35 Greenawalt Pitman Lamport Schaffer Rice Coffee Lundstrum LaRoche Gibson Langdoc Sub-Sophomore Prophecy In a little Italian Garden sat Harriet Pitman, president of the Subs, and a friend, a noted authoress, who were touring Europe. They sat there on a rustic bench humming a little tune and wondering why “they” don’t come. They had heard from one of their old friends, Edith Gibson, that all the Subs were not far away, so they at once decided to have a class reunion. Edith arrived soon, however, and they talked and talked. Harriet, who had become a great musician, then played some of her compositions. Edith mixed in a few Latin words in her conversation, as she was now teaching that subject in Northwestern University. Clarice Lamport, who had become a great and famous singer, now travelling for her health, then came in, having run down from Switzerland. Professor Langdoc, also of Northwestern, author of “Langdoc’s Natural History, came with his field glasses. He had written his history to aid poor high school student in their Zoology, though I really cannot say how much help it has been to them. Mildred Rice and Florence Greenawalt, alias Phyllis Wells and Lois Allums, the great Shakespearian actresses, came hurriedly in; then an inventor, a second Edison, Clyde Coffel. He was world famous, but still blushed furiously and grew embarrassed at the slightest attention. Etha Shaffer, the well-known e’ocutionist, better known as Cynthia Robbins to the public, came with her maid Louise. It made the other girls angry to think they had not brought their maids too. Helen Lundstrum, touring Europe with her husbanYl, came in her coupe. Thus the noble Subs have become noted; it really makes quite a good short story, doesn’t it? It is a story, but a story of real people, told you in the pleasing (?) manner of the authoress of great renown, as you can readily see—Elizabeth La Roche, the class historian. 36 THE SPHINX The Need of Education There are seventy-five million people in the United States out of school today; of this number only one fifth, or fifteen million, have ever been to a High School, and less than one third, or twenty-five million, have completed grade school work. And yet the people of this country pride themselves that they are the most intelligent nation in the world! What pity and sympathy, then, should there be for the other nations! What means this wholesale ignorance? Is it the fault of the school, or the individual? And the answer must be: the individual; for the schools are here, but where is that boasted determination and inclination which has carried our country’s leaders through every obstacle conceivable to the highest honors of office and letters? These characteristics are lacking to the majority of our young people today, and each successive generation will lack more and more, unless a reverse tendency is soon formed. Let us be up, then, and doing; and instead of dropping school at the end of sixth, seventh or eighth grades in order to take advantage of that miserable bit of a job, go on through high school; and not content with that, make a complete job of it by going on through some college. For the ambitious man or women is not content with the narrow scope which a common school or a high school can give him or her, but is ever desirous of the broader and wider view of life which a college education affords. They say that life used to be a battle; but it can never compare with life today; and the victor is he who goes forth to meet the problems and complexities of life, rather than waiting for them to come to him. Let us be successes, not failures. THE SPHINX 37 38 THE SPHINX Freshmen CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Historian . Adolph Bydalek John Anstrom Dollie Therien Katherine Jacobsen ROLL Helen Abbott John Anstrom Charlotte Astle Clyde Bishop John Butterfield Viola Burns Howard Burns Magdalen Bydalek Fred Bydalek Adolph Bydalek Clyde Cantway Clara Dement Gladys DuMontelle Mildred Eilers Lloyd Eilers Pauline Elston Mabel Fox Edmund Franklin Gladys Gagnon Merle Gardner Harold Gardner Wilmette Green Opal Golding Edmund Hess Albert Hyrup Leila Inslee Katherine Jacobsen Hilma Johnson Theodore Johnson Lula Jones Barbara King Herman Krone Elizabeth La Roche Marie Logan Raymond Martin Edith Metcalf Robert Montague Esther Nelson Henry Novak Edward O’Connel Andrew Peterson Anna Pinsak Albert Ponton Dorothy Smith Janet Smith Marjorie Sharp Dollie Therien Theresa Wheeler Be it ever so homely, there’s no face like your own. CO CO THE SPHINX 40 THE SPHINX Freshmen Prophecy While I was travelling in Europe, I received a message stating that there would be an Alumni Banquet in about another month. As I had not seen any of my old class-mates since graduation, I decided to attend. I arrived in Momence about a week before the banquet and stayed at the home of my friend, Lula Jones, who was an opera singer in New York, now home for the banquet. I learned from her that Marjorie Sharp and Gladys Gagnon were a couple of vamps on the stage, and that they could not be on hand for the banquet. We did not hear of our other class-mates until the very night of the banquet; the first ones we met were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson, the latter formerly being Pauline Elston. They lived on a farm north of Momence. Henry Novack was running a peanut stand in Chicago, with the aid of Opal Golding. Dorothy Smith was superintendent of an Orphan’s Home; her sister, Janet ran a large hat shop in Hopkins Park. Andrew Peterson, to the disappointment of some of the old maids, could not come, but we learned that he was an electrician in Kankakee. John Butterfield and Herman Krone were partners in a bakery shop; they were well suited for this, for they did not have to bend over to look into the ovens. Adolph Bydalek and Albert Ponton were running a chicken farm, probably on account of their great love for chickens. Howard Burns was on a milk route between Momence and Kankakee. Wilmette Green was a dancing instructor, but still fought shy of the ladies. Viola Burns was a domestic science teacher in Kentland H. S., thereby beating some man out of a good cook. Barbara King and Hilma Johnson were employed at Marshall Fields in Chicago, Barbara a model and Hilma a dressmaker. Robert Montague had a grocery store, and still ate more than he sold. Gladys Du Montelle and Lloyd Eilers were in a circus, Gladys being the fat lady and Lloyd the dwarf; it was a rumor that they were to be married. Charlotte Astle was a music teacher in Chicago. Leila Inslee was the bride of Edmund Hess and they were living in Italy as millionaires; Edward O’Connel was their chauffeur. Theresa Wheeler was the widow of a hotel man in New New York, and Raymond Martin, the new owner of the daylight corner store in Momence, was courting her in order to get free board. Mabel Fox had beaten one of the Junior girl’s time and was married to John Anstrom; the Junior girl had sued John for breach of promise, however, and so they were almost broke. Edith Metcalf was still going to school, along with Clyde Wilson, still hoping to become a school teacher. Clyde Cantway was a detective and smoked long black cigars and had a long mustache. Esther Nelson was a militant suffragette who smoked cigarettes like a man. Stewart Hill was fireman on the C. E. I. from Chicago to Hopkins Park; he liked this run because his friend Magdalen Bydalek worked there in a candy factory. Harold Gardner was a clown traveling with the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Anna Pinsak was working in a large pin-factory, for which of course, she was well fitted. Edmund Franklin was a comedian in a Mutt and Jeff comedy; his low¬ brow stuff was very popular. Merle Gardner was one of Mack Sennett’s bathing girl beauties. Fred Bydalek was owner of a clothing store in Chicago. Mildred Eilers was a waitress in La Salle Hotel; she had a famous vocabulary of slang, learned from the Seniors at M. H. S. which all the newspapers were trying to have her print. Clyde Bishop was a superintendent of one of Momence’s three large high schools and says he hopes to live long enough to see Edith graduate. Julie Paradis was one of the Ziegfield follies’ girls, her yearning for a career having been at last satisfied. And now my list is complete; I have learned the whereabouts of all my old class-mates, and I can now go on my way contented, rejoicing in their good fortune. K. J. THE SPHINX 41 Sub-Freshmen CLASS ROLL Bertha Bydalek Grace Hardy Hallie Kennedy Lolita Munden Culver Paradis Marie Renstrom Josephine Wennerholm Earl Clawson Buelah Hopkins Elva Langdoc Esther Page Harry Park Maxwell Ward Al anson West 42 THE SPHINX Sub-Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. March 3, 1932 Dear Schoolmate Bertha: It has been a lon,g time since I have heard from you; just think, twelve years since we were Sub-Freshmen. But I was very glad to learn that you have become an accomplished pianist and hope to go into Lyceum Course work. I had just finished my course in nurse training in Wesley Hospital, Chicago, when I was called out on a case for a Mrs. Pullman ' S little girl, and to my utter surprise it was Lolita Munden. Her maid is Elva Langdoc, who is expecting to get married to a policeman who spends most of his time around Lolita’s mansion, pretending to watch for burglars, but in reality keeping other policemen away from Elva. I met Earl Clawson in New York City; he has become something of a poet, with long black hair to his shoulders, and large round tortoise shell glasses. He told me that Grace Hardy owned a large orange plantation in California and sells her fruit annually to Sears and Roebuck. Alanson West is manager, and press-agent for Grace, and secretly has designs upon her heart and chiefly her orange grove. I chanced to meet Josephine Wennerholm just as she was boarding a train for Jacksonville, Florida, for her health; she still lives in Momence and is married to a wealthy farmer who is in the State Legislature. I noticed she had an attend¬ ant who was busy with her numerous articles of baggage, who proved to be none other than Harry Parks. Buelah Hopkins owns a large cat ranch in Utah, and is one of the numerous wives of a wealthy mormon there; you remember we always expected great things of her. Marie Renstrom Paradis lives in Chicago; I paid her a visit last summer, but did not have the pleasure of seeing her husband, Culver, who was busy at his candy factory; he was always so fond of candy, as you probably recall. During my stay there, I dropped into a theatre to see my favorite screen artist, Maxwell Ward; such a handsome, manly young fellow, and what a way he does have with women! Do you suppose he learned that at M. H. S? Well, I must get some supper now for my husband who will be home shortly; he is in a tedious business—making spots for hobby-horses—and is so hungry when meals come. So you will pardon me if I close now. Let me hear from you. Your school pal, Hallie Kennedy THE SPHINX 43 44 THE SPHINX The Annual The Annual fills an important place in the life of the school. In it all go the most important events, and in it also are recorded all those little intimate snatches of, “Life behind the scenes” which will prove so precious in after life. In each page there is a story, and each picture brings to the mind hundreds of other scenes at many different occasions. The society column tells of all the numerous school affairs each of which has a history all its own, and not included in the news items. In our Literary department we have placed some of the literary efforts of our students which, perhaps, are sufficient for the detection of any symptoms of genius among us. The declamation and girls reading contest was quite an im¬ portant event of the term. Much time and labor was exhausted, but the results were well worth the efforts. Public opinion has almost unanimously stated that it was one of the most successful contests of its nature held in the Momence High School. The Athletic season has been unusually successfully carried on and we have tried to give as exact a history of it as possible. Each foot-ball and basket-ball game has been recorded even to its most minute details. This season has also been a success financially as well as otherwise and the members of the Athletic Association feel amply repaid for their conscientious work. Real¬ izing, that as a rule, the jokes are always the most popular part of an annual we have put special effort on this feature. As far as possible they are original and for this we owe much to the inventive genius of our joke editor and the faculty advisor, Mr. Miller. These things which I have written above, represent our book as we wish to have it and have tried to make it. But for that measure of success to which we have attained, we wish to thank the Student Body and the surrounding Community. But for their co-operation we should have found almost impossible that which we have already done. The staff also desires to thank our advisor, whose aid has been our one great stand-by. And to the Staff of 1921, we give our most hearty encouragement and wish them the same full measure of good fortune which we have enjoyed. Your Mother Your mother’s life has not been easy; your father was a poor man, and from the day she married him she stood by his side, fighting as a woman must fight. She worked, not the eight hour day of the union, but the twenty-four hour day of the wife and mother. She cooked and cleaned and scrubbed and patched and nursed until bed-time, and in the night was up and down getting drinks for thirsty lips, covering restless little sleepers, listening for croupy coughs. But she found time to say the things that spurred your ambition on: she never forgot to cook the little dishes you liked; she did without what she needed that you might not be ashamed of your clothes before your fellows. Remember this now, while there is yet time, while she is yet living, to pay back to her in love and tenderness some of the debt you owe her. You can never pay it all. THE SPHINX 45 The Successful Man Starting out in life a young man finds that there are many paths before him open for travel. On every side he sees work crying for helping hands. About him stand advisors pointing toward what they deem the proper way for him to travel. His first work then, is to make up his mind just what his life work shall be. The task was once a hard one when the world was smaller and industry more restricted; but today, with wonderful opportunities on every hand, no young person need long hesitate in his choice. But having chosen, he must make up his mind to forget the other hundred things he might have done, and devote his entire time and attention to those studies and tasks which are going to perfect his work, make him a leader in his field, and finally place the palm of victory in his grasp. At the very beginning the young man should remember that no success is a real success unless it carries with it happiness. But he must not forget that happiness does not consist of self-gratification nor of ease, nor of freedom of responsibility. Nor must he confuse happiness with pleasure; to many it is pleasant to lie in bed until eight o’clock in the morning, to pass the evenings in gay and mirthful company, and to dissipate precious energy by continual indulgence in late hours. But the way to success is a harder one than this, and no man has ever reached a high station in life, except by self-denial, earnest application, and hard work. The man who is truly on the road to success will find all the happiness he desires right in his work. In short, the law of life is action; living itself is action. And well-directed, earnest effort is bound to put anyone in tune with the world with but one result—true happiness. Then, too, the beginner in the game of life must not forget that there are varying degrees of success. Success in business does not necessarily mean becoming a Schwab, a Field, or a Ford; a man may be a successful lawyer and never sit upon the Supreme Bench, while our successful merchants, manufacturers and profess ional men may be numbered by the thousands. So, after all, success means nothing more nor less than doing the work you are suited for, to the best of your ability. It means getting fitted into your proper place in life’s machinery, doing each day’s work honestly, living cleanly and thriftily, and trying each day to improve upon that of the day before. And no matter what your natural ability may be, its real value can only be brought out by means of good, hard work. Every day we see men of only average ability passing their more brilliant brothers on the road, simply because they are blessed with the trait of application. Let every beginner in life’s race, then, throw into the work of his choice his whole-hearted strength, without worrying in the slightest because he is uncertain as to whether or not he is a genius. For he may be sure that if he has great talents, industry will improve them, and if but moderate abilities, industry will supply their deficiency. Be alive, be patient, be honest, earnest, self-reliant, enthus¬ iastic, and cheerful; work hard and faithfully no matter what your position, for nothing is denied well-directed effort, and patience and diligence, like faith, can remove mountains. 46 THE SPHINX Chronicles of My School Days As I sit here at my desk and bring back the memories of my High School days, a rather queer feeling steals over me. Is it because I had such a good time then? Yes, certainly there is no happier period of our life than our school days; anybody who has tried their fortune in the world is aware of this fact. I was very lively at that time and was always getting myself or somebody else into trouble. There seems to be an incident which recalls my attention to every term of my four years of High School. Of course while I was a Freshman, I was more timid and did not dare to do such things as I did while a Senior. I will now attempt to tell you these four our-standing chronicles. Not very many children passed notes while I went to school, because any that were found had to be read in the presence of the whole room. However, a few other girls and I had a method of passing them so that the sharp-eyed teacher did not see us. One day I wrote a note to Helen LaRock, on which I had written “stung”. I was mad at her for something—I don’t remember just what—so that was the reason that I had sent her such a peculiar word. After pinning the note on the toe of my shoe, I held out my foot for Helen to take it, but somehow the piece of paper slipped off and fell to the floor. The teacher saw it and immediately knew that I was the guilty person. “Inda, who was that note for”? she asked. “Helen LaRock”, I answered. “Well”, said the teacher, “You know what the penalty is; I’ll have to read the note before the class”. Everybody in the room was expecting to hear a long letter and was wondering what it could be about, for they knew that Helen and I were on unfriendly terms. The teacher slowly unfolded the piece of paper and, much to the surprise of all, merely read, “stung”. She was very angry, because she thought that I had written it just to fool her. That night she made me stay after school and write, “I must not co mmunicate”, five hundred times. Chewing Gum One day a few of my friends and I decided that we were going to chew gum, no matter what the penalty would be. We each took so many sticks that our mouths were so full that we could hardly talk. Of course the teacher saw me first and asked me what I had in my mouth. “Nothing extra”, was my sarcastic answer. “Now none of your impudence, Miss Ingillas”, said the teacher angrily. “You know you are chewing gum and there’s no use of your trying to deny it. Why, Helen and Nora, are you chewing gum too? I never thought that of you. I was not in the least surprised in Inda, for she is always doing something that she knows she isn’t supposed to do. Nevertheless you will all have to suffer the penalty”. THE SPHINX 47 Just then the superintendent came in; for some time he and the teacher con¬ versed together. Yes, I think that will be all right”, said the superintendent in response to one of the teacher’s whispers. It will set a good example for the rest of the pupils”. Then broadening his shoulders and eyeing us three girls, he said: “I under¬ stand, that, Helen, Nora, and Inda, have been chewing gum. Ahem! Now, it is a rule of the school that no one shall chew gum, so they will have to be punished. Helen, Nora and Inda, come with me and bring your gum with you”. He walked us into the Study Room slowly and gravely—I am sure he had a delight in this formal parade of executing justice—and when we got there, he commanded each one of us to put the gum on her nose and stand in front of the students for ten minutes. You can imagine our feelings as we stood there in the presence of all those laughing people. Helen and Nora were crying as if their hearts would break, but I stood there as dignified as a minister. However, we were all very glad when the ten minutes had expired. Playing “Hooky” “I think I’ll flunk in Algebra. There’s not much use of me going to school to take that exam. Honestly I just hate these exams at the end of the year”, said Nora White to me one morning. Well, here too”, I answered, “and I’m not going to school but am going to take a walk. Come on and go with me, Nora, you too, Dorothy”. After a little hesitation on the part of Dorothy we decided to follow the rail¬ road track and go to Pipestone, a town about six miles away. We wanted to take something along to eat on the way, but not having any money, we had to charge our crackers, marshmallows and cookies, which we bought at the stores where we traded. I don’t think that I need to say much about the fun we had that day. We would walk a little way and then sit down and eat lunch or stop to pick some wild strawberries which grew along the track. About noon the train went past us. I saw a lady in the rear coach whom I thought looked like my mother. I said to my friends—“I could swear that was my mother in that car’ . “Oh it couldn’t have been’, answered the girls. But it did look an awful lot like her—still she was washing when I left home this morning. No it couldn’t have been her”, I finally agreed. We arrived at Pipestone at about two-thirty in the afternoon. A pretty sight we must have been after tramping in the hot sun all day without hats. We had not been in the town but a little while, when who should we meet but my mother. We told her that we had completed our examinations early so we had taken a walk. After a little pleading, she gave us enough money for our return fare on the train but as she did so, she said, “ It would just treat you right to make you walk home but I don’t suppose you would ever get home at the rate you go. I don’t see whatever possessed you girls to walk this far”. We arrived home safely, but we had to take the Algebra examination after school the next night. 48 THE SPHINX “Kick Me” I was very uneasy that morning and felt that I just could not rest until some mischief was done. Anna Barker, one of those bashful Freshmen who hold their heads down all the time, sat in the front seat of the row in which I was sitting. After pondering for some time about what my mischief should be, I decided that I would pin a sign on Anna’s back. I wrote “KICK ME” on a piece of paper in large letters; then as our class passed to the blackboard, I gently pinned it on the girl’s back. Everyone began to laugh at poor Anna who stood there too green to see what was the matter. When she finally found that a bill was posted on her, she burst into tears. (That silly little Freshman!) The teacher asked each one of us separately if we knew anything about the trick but she received no answer in the affirmative. I guess she rather thought that I looked guilty so she made me remain after school. “Are you sure you know nothing about that sign, Inda”? she asked. She had kept me until it was five o’clock but had received no satisfaction from me until now. “Well, now maybe I do”, I answered. (I was anxious to get home because I was going to a party.) “Now, Inda”, she said disgustedly, “How would you like to have this fastened on you”? “Oh, I wouldn’t care”, I answered in an unconcerned manner. After scolding me for some time, she decided that my punishment would be that I should apologize to Anna the next morning. Just as soon as school had begun the next day the teacher told the class that I had something to say to them. You can imagine my speech. It consisted of a few sarcastic remarks said in a soprano tone of voice—if I may express it as such. However, the teacher let it pass, but she said that anybody who did that trick again would be expelled from school. Inda Ingillas J. P. Pond Young Ephriam Golddust was a very romantic youth, possessed with a beauti¬ ful and poetic disposition. Taking a notebook and pencil, he would wander listlessly around the lawn of their home, and would finally terminate his walk by sitting down on the wood-pile in their back yard. He was the making of a genius! Truly, he was a wonder! As for looks, his mama and papa declared that he closely resembled a handsome Greek Adonis. He was long, lean, and his curly hair of flaxen was long like that of a real poet. It insisted upon parting in the middle, and Ephriam did not like this very well, but Mama Golddust soon persuaded him that it made him appear very distinguished and suited his “classi¬ cal” brow to a “tea-totum”. His eyes were of a rather peculiar color, a sort greenish yellow, fringed with lovely, white eye lashes. Mama also informed him that those eyes were not the eyes of the common horde—they showed that he had a different character than all the other people around “Pond Lily”. Pond Lily was the name of the place in which they lived. It was inhabited by about ninety-five people, who disliking the real name of the place, “Dilpickle Junction”, had changed it to “Pond Lily” which pleased everyone immensely. It was true there was no pond in Pond Lily, but that made no difference, the name THE SPHINX 49 sounded very unusual and unique. The best part of it all was that our young friend, Ephriam, was the one who thought of the name and christened the “city”. He was only thirteen years old when he made himself famous by doing this. From then on he was held in esteem by the multitude. He always recited poetry at the “Ladies Aid Society”, at the Church, and at any other time or place when called upon. Now, he was sixteen, and still as wonderful a genius as ever. He had finished the eighth grade, but an advanced course was offered to those who wished to go farther with their education. It was called the ninth grade. There were about ten pupils in that division, and Ephriam was among the ten. He was considered the brightest student by the teacher, the “biggest catch” by the girls and a “good-for-nothing half-witted sissy” by the boys. In this sort of High School as it were, the course of study was very choice and select, simply for the reason that they could offer only what the teacher could teach. This year she was teaching Algebra, Rhetoric, Advanced Geography, _ Ephriam was the star pupil in Public Speaking, and oh, how he did shine! Every Friday afternoon was devoted to recitations and orations, in which each pupil and the teacher all participated. Ephriam was always last on the program. (He preferred to come last partly so the rest of the pupils would be more at their ease if they did not know how much he was going to surpass them and partly because they would have something to look forward to.) He always recited poetry, and it was of his own originality, too. This was the result of his sitting on the wood pile staring dreamily into empty space. Each time he recited on something different. His supply was beginning to run low. He had recited on everything from “little fishes in the river”, to the “preacher in the pulpit” and “the man in the moon”. He must have something different! Something new and original! Next Friday was the biggest day in the history of that school year. As usual everyone was to give an oration, but their parents and relatives were invited to hear them. This included practically the whole town. Of course the mayor, constable and doctor would be there. It was Wednesday now, and as yet Ephriam had had no inspiration. Des¬ perately he thought, and thought, and then thought some more. Taking his tablet and pencil he roamed out to his old haunt, the wood pile, and stared re¬ ligiously into empty space for a half-hour, but in vain. It was beginning to look like Ephriam Golddust was to have no poem. Everyone else had had their orations planned long ago, and had already committed them to memory. Now, it happened that in this city of “Pond Lily” there bloomed a lily— a lily so pure and fair, that all the young swains of the place, (Ephriam was first and foremost) became sad and morose at her coldness, and their hearts were heavy, but when occasionly she deigned to smile pleasantly and coquettishly at them the world was once more full of sunshine, and Pond Lily was the most desirable place in the world to live in. “Her” name was Marguerite Marie Stoneface. However, none of the girls in the village could see anything attrac¬ tive about her brown curly hair, or anything beautiful about her deep blue eyes. She was as poor as a church mouse, as proud and “stuck-up” as anyone could possibly be, and last but not least, (the girls would not admit this, but deep down in their hearts they knew it was true) she “lured” all the boys away from them. So really the girls could not be expected to like her. But they had to patiently bear their lot, for never, oh never, did they want the boys to know they were jealous of her. So, whenever the boys were around, the girls smiled sweetly and lovingly at Marguerite (or rather Maggie) which she returned rather in¬ differently, but when the boys were not around, oh what cuts and snubs she did get. These she ignored. Ephriam of course admired her very much, in a “poetic” way. But what nettled him was that she showed absolutely no preference; she would just as soon 50 THE SPHINX go with the least popular boy in the school as our handsome young poet. It was maddening to him! Here, he could go with any girl in town, in fact, they were all crazy to go with him, and then to be treated so indifferently by his “choice”. So, on this particular Wednesday afternoon while he was sitting on the wood pile, staring into empty space, instead of thinking of something for his poem, he was dreaming sweet dreams of Maggie Stoneface. Suddenly he had an inspira¬ tion! To-night there was to be the weekly moving picture show at the“Castle”. The girls of Pond Lily had been in the habit of going to the show, and then when they came out the boys would meet them and take them home. Now, Ephriam’s great inspiration was to “take” her to the show. Then a still greater inspiration came to him. He would ask her in poetry. He opened his note book, thought hard for a few seconds, and then began: “ Maggie, your poet friend wants to know, If with him you will go To the motion picture show. It’s going to be very good So put on your cape and hood. I will be at your gate When the clock strikes eight. So please don’t be late”. Respectfully yours, Ephriam B. Golddust He read this masterpiece over several times, with a wide grin of satisfaction on his face. He took it over to her house and put it under the door-step, where she would be sure to see it as soon as she entered the house. She did see it, blushed, smiled and then wrote a note of acceptance and sent it by her little brother to our young hero. He read it with great joy. It was only six-fifteen, but he started to “doll-up” anyway. Mama Golddust was busy doing the evening dishes, when suddenly, “Ma, where’s my shirt”? “Which one, darling”? “My green one with the pink stripes”. “Just a minute, babe, I’ll get it”. “Ma, how often have I told you not to call me “Babe”? Please don’t let me have to rebuke you again”! Our Ephriam was much insulted. “Ma”!—-after several minutes. “Yes, dear”? “Where’s my shoe polish”? “Just a minute, Babe- -er—I mean Ephriam, I’ll shine your shoes for you”. “All right. Hurry as much as you can. And while you’re at it just press my pants and look for my collar buttons”. “Yes, sweetheart”. After about a half-hour of this sort of thing had elapsed, he appeared, “brushed perfumed and polished”. He was superb. Mama was so proud of him! Papa went through the painful duty of “doling out the money”. At exactly one minute to eight he was standing at Maggie’s door. She came out looking heavenly; she was beautiful. Well, they went to the show. It was very sad in some places, and Ephriam came pretty near weeping, but managed to get through it all right. You see, Ephriam was accused by the boys of being a sissy, but it was really his poetic disposition that made him display his emotions so much. The best part of it all was the envious glances cast on him by both ladies and the “fellows”. Both Ephriam and Maggie enjoyed this far better than the picture. On their way home, they exchanged rings. Ephriam remarked that this made it “sort of binding”. Maggie thought so too. He managed to get her home safely, but on his way home, some boys waylaid him and demanded to THE SPHINX 51 know what he had said to her about them, and what she had said to him. He answered truthfully—that they had not even said anything about them; they had not talked about anyone. They talked of themselves all the time. In fact they almost forgot that any of those fellows existed. They were the least of their troubles. So Ephriam finally got home. His heart was as light and happy as the sunshine in May. He could think of nothing or no one but “Maggie”. She was wonderful! So time slipped by; Friday morning came. With dismay he thought of the fatal afternoon. What should he write about? He could think of nothing but Maggie. Why to be sure! He would write about her. So very carefully he composed the following poem. He did his best, for nothing was too good for her. “Maggie, The Beautiful” I’ve known a lot of girls, Some with braids, some with curls, Some were pretty, some were not, None could compare with the girl I’ve got. She has eyes of deepest blue, Her hair is of a lovely brown hue, Her cheeks are as pink as a half-blown rose, Her ways are charming, she has wonderful clothes. The boys adore her; the girls abhor her, I know the reason why. I’ve got her ring, and she’s got mine. I’m going to make her my wife sometime. I’ll love her until I die! The boys in the room sneered; the girls turned up their dainty little noses. The older folks applauded loudly. Ephriam had made another grand triumph. Maggie hung her head and blushed. In the next weekly paper, “The Pond Lily Banner”, this poem appeared in large print. Everyone in the village considered this a great match. These two people were the two most popular personages in the city. Thus ended Ephriam Golddust’s (esteemed young poet of Pond Lily) first “calf love” affair. 52 THE SPHINX A hair in the head is worth two in the brush THE SPHINX 53 Society Alma Hall, Editor 54 THE SPHINX Parties FRESHMEN PARTY As usual, the first thing in the season, the Freshies had a “jubilee”. On Friday nite they got permission from their papas and mamas, and gleefully de¬ parted for Bydaleks, who live several miles in the country. The poor unsop¬ histicated Freshies strayed quite a ways from home this time. They played drop the handkerchief, ring around the rosy, and the like,—and Oh! yes, they danced! One of the Freshie girls was heard to say afterward, “ O, I just love to dance with Mr. Miller, he is the most wonderful dancer”! But what do you think? Those horrid great big boys from those great big upper classes came out. Wasn’t that dreadful? They’re so big and frightful and scared the wee tots so! But just the same, the Freshies had a beautiful time, and came home to their mamas, sleepy but smilingly. SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomores had their annual celebration quite early in the season also, in the form of a marshmallow weiner roast at the home of Orin Hertz, Sept. 26, 1919. There were six carloads of them, counting the chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Miss Ross. By the way I believe Mr. and Mrs. Miller got in on every party this year. I wonder why. Well, this happy bunch of Sophs, sat around in the house, looked at each other, smiled, and occasionally spoke a few words, laughed etc. Finally Mr. Miller broke the ice by telling a few stories. Just as he was in the midst of an exciting anecdote, the Junior and Freshman boys announced themselves. But as there was nothing doing they went back home. Probably sent back, no one seems to know the truth of the matter. After the desperadoes departure the Sophs went out side and roasted their “eatables”. That is they were eatable after they were roasted. About eleven o’clock they adjourned, having had a very good time. JUNIOR PARTY The Juniors decided to celebrate and show that they still had some pep, even though they were getting ancient. So Thursday evening, Oct. 12, they set merrily out in cars, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Their destination was the river bank on the cement road enroute Kankakee. Here they roasted marhsmallows and weiners and toasted their faces. A most delightful time was had by all. SUB-FRESHMEN PARTY The Subs are a gay little bunch; Friday evening, March 12th, they sallied gayly “en masse” over to Miss Grace Hardy’s after the basketball game, where they were informally entertained. The Subs are also a musical bunch, and so they spent practically the whole evening in warbling (?). In fact, they warbled so much that the uninvited guests, THE SPHINX 55 whom we have always with us, it seems, and who were then standing out in the cold, were finally driven away. At a late hour the biscuits were served, after which they were properly escorted home by Ikey saying that they had had a perfectly gorgeous time. BIRTHDAY PARTY The H. S. student body, chaperoned by Mrs. Johnston and Miss Peale, were most delightfully entertained on Thursday evening, Sept. 25th at the country home of Miss Edythe Metcalfe, in honor of her twenty-second birthday. At eight o’clock precisely, the guest assembled at the First National Bank corner, where conveyance was provided; some had to hoof it, but that made no difference, for everyone had one thought in mind—to get out there! They were cordially welcomed and all showed they were out for a good time by starting some good snappy peppy games. Miss Metcalfe delighted her guests by singing a few of her choice solos. Then the entire party sang for about an hour, and everyone surprised them¬ selves. None knew how good it sounded before. At a late hour delicious water melon was served. Miss Metcalfe was the recipient of many pretty and useful gifts, and was wished many more such happy birthdays by all. At about 11 o’clock the party turned homeward, some on foot again. THE HALLOWEEN PARTY On Friday evening, October 21, students and honorable faculty met in the gym for a hilarious time. It was in the form of a masquerade and many and varied were the costumes. It was great fun to see everyone slide down the slide, for that was the “formal” method of introduction to the gymnasium, which was profusely decorated with corn stalks, autumn leaves, and impish Jack O Lanterns. An hour of fun was enjoyed by all in trying to find out who everyone else was. Here was a witch, there a fairry, here a tramp, there a young dude, and so on until every possible type of person had been seen. At last there was a grand march, and the judges stood solemnly by giving everyone the “ups and downs” as they passed. Finally they made their deci¬ sions and the prizes were awarded to Elizabeth La Roche, Pearl Deliere and Harriet Pittman, for having the best costumes and for being the most completely dis¬ guised. Edmund Hess received the “honor” for being the tackiest. Ed was some hobo. Several interesting boxing matches followed, also fortune telling and various other amusements (every thing but dancing). Then refreshments were served, (Mr. P. G. Miller cut the pies.) and at about 12 o’clock, “Au Revoir”. LEAP YEAR PARTY On Friday evening January 31, after an exciting double header basket ball game Miss Loraine Wiltse entertained about 24 young friends, at her home, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Walsh. The evening was spent in dancing and playing cards. Delicious refresh¬ ments were served and at an early hour (in the morning) the guests departed. The hour at which they left was enough to assure their hostess of the wonderful time they had. 56 THE SPHINX GROSVENOR-JOHNSTON NUPTIALS Tuesday, December 30th, 1919, at high noon, Miss Kathryn Grosvenor, English Instructor of our High School, and Mr. T. R. Johnston, Superintendent of Schools, were united in the bonds of holy matrimony at the bride’s home in Osage City, Kansas. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and smilax. The single ring ceremony was used. Directly after the ceremony, an elaborate luncheon was served to the party, the immediate relatives and a few school friends of the bride being the only witnesses of the marriage. Late in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left for a week’s honeymoon, which was spent in Kansas C ity and Rock Island. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have the hearty and sincere wishes of the class of ’21. INFORMAL PARTY Saturday evening, April 10th, 1920, Miss Leota Smith entertained about twelve friends at her home, in honor of her cousin, Miss Noma Smith, of Kankakee. The evening was spent in dancing and games, and at about 11:30 delicious refresh¬ ments were served. More fun followed, and at about 1:00 o’clock the guests departed, everyone saying she had enjoyed a most enjoyable evening. GLEE CLUB PARTY Friday evening, February 20, Miss Genola Walker entertained the Glee Club and lady members of the faculty at her home. The new members, much to the enjoyment of every body else, were properly initiated. Mrs. Miller entertained the group, with a remarkable acrobatic stunt, proving her “athletic prowess”. Then too, a number of secrets were found out from friend Ouija, regarding the ages and weight of certain ladies present. Sing¬ ing and dancing were the most popular diversions of the evening. At about eleven o’clock, dainty refreshments were served, and at about 12:30 we bade our hostess good-nite, after having had a lovely time. FAREWELL PARTY On January 28, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walsh entertained the basketball squad, augmented by some ten or fifteen lounge lizards who had vision of eats. The evening was spent at cards, singing and eating, and at the end nine rahs were given Mr. and Mrs. Walsh, and many regrets that they were leaving. THE SPHINX 57 THE YEAR BOOK BANQUET On January 24th, the students and faculty gathered at the school gymnasium to participate in the annual year Book Banquet. At precisely 8 o’clock all were summoned to the banquet tables. The hall of the new building was decorated very artistically in red and white twisted paper, which formed long canopies over the white linened tables. Very unique hand painted place cards were used which also carried out the cherry and white idea. All were served an excellent banquet by Miss Peale and her assistants. The menu was: Creamed Chicken Escalloped Potatoes Rolls Peas in Timbles Pickles and Olives Fruit Salad Wafers Cherry Ice Cream Cakes Salted Nuts The toast master, William Porter, then began the toasts by a very clever means which was carried out during the entire hour. The following toasts were given: The Cost of Failure The Price of Success Toast to the Seniors Toast to the Juniors Toast to the Faculty The Year Book Dreams I Have Value of Dieting Cooperation To the Working Man My Music Class The Joys of Banking The Team Mrs. Johnston Mr. Johnston Conclusion (another funny story) Ruby Ross Etha Shaffer Margaret Hobart Orin Hertz Elno Smith Lila Kennedy Mr. Miller Miss Peale Miss Bigelow Mr. Liberty Miss Hardy Miss Ross Mr. Walsh Mr. Johnston Mrs. Johnston Toast Master, William Porter The toasts were all splendid and much credit is to be given the speakers as they were practically “the whole thing” of the evening. The toast master es¬ pecially deserves a great deal of praise, for his parodies and witticisms. After the conclusion of the toasts the entire party went to the gymnasium where various games were indulged in. Time seemed to fly and in seemingly no time, twelve o’clock was reached, and twelve o’clock always means “home” at school functions. 58 THE SPHINX Alumni (By Five Year Classes) 1895 Gertrude (Ellis) Hess H. W. Freeman (dentist) Eva ' (Kious) Knaur Hilma (Melby) Kinney Jessica (Patrick) Bacon Charles Pogere E. L. Stafford Fred Willis Samuel Sanstrom (deceased) Momence, Ill. Grant Park, Ill. Kankakee, Ill. Momence, Ill. Tipton, Ind. Crawfordsville, Ind. West Superior, Wis. Chicago, Ill. 1900 Amos Chamberlain (farmer) Momence, Ill. James Cleary (merchant) Momence, Ill. Carl C. Clarke Chicago, Ill. Georgia (Lamport) Coleman Brazil, Ind Lena (Dennis) Felt Momence, Ill. Nellie (Dwyer) Gordon Penfield, Ill. Will Harris .... Grant Park, Ill. Jania Johnson . . . . Cute, Ill. Lena (Garrett) Montgomery Stockland, Ill. Mattie (Babin) Mulcher Michigan, Ill. Stephen Morgan (deceased) Bessie (McKee) Porter Chilacco, Okla. Edward Porter Chilacco, Okla. Idella (Parmley) Sollitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Phoebe (Gibeault) Sprinkle Villa Grove, Ill. Florence (Culver) Shaffer Ortonsville, Minn. Belle Rice (teacher) Momence, Ill. Fred Willis (mail clerk) Momence, Ill. May (Lamport) Wallace Grant Park, Ill. Ida (Stratton) Woody Ft. Worth, Tex. 1905 Georgia Bannet Stella (Dwyer) Goodre Jessie Garrett (teacher) Jay Garrett (deceased) Lola (Vane) Hazard Hollie (Shelby) McLaughlin Virginia (Tabler) Roden Grant Park, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Momence, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Cerro Gordo, Ill. Pasadena, Galif. THE SPHINX 59 1910 Louise (Astle) Wilson Beatrice Barsalou Beaulah (Cremar) Cornellius Clifford Conner Margaret (Cleary) Dennis Perciyal Dennis George Grabe Grace (Porter) Greenawalt Marie Jackson Eve (Lilly) Huntington Neil Metcalf Catherine Mazure (teacher) Harold Nelson Lester Polk John Stratton Catherine (Halpin) Sherwood Cecil Sherwood Howard Walker Mary Law Mabel Snow Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. West Frankfort, Ill. Momence, Ill. Momence, Ill. Momence, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Momence, Ill. Momence, Ill. Teft, Ind. Momence, Ill. Alberquique, New Mexico Chicago, Ill. Sanford, Ind. Buenas Aires, Argentina Momence, Ill. Momence, Ill. Kansas City, Kan. Chicago, Ill. Momence, Ill. 1915 Amiee Bigelow (nurse) Chicago, Ill. Ruth Boswell . Joy, Ill. Lucy Brown .... Momence, Ill. Robt. Dennis Notre Dame Elva Du Bridge Washington, D. C. Fred Evans .... Detroit, Mich. Viola Evans .... Grant Park, Ill. George Faree .... Student U. of I. Margaret Greenwalt (teacher) Momence, Ill. Clay Hayden .... Momence, Ill. Monroe Hayden U. of I. Hazel (McConnel) Conrad Momence, Ill. Hilton Nichols . U. of I. Pauline Nichols U. of I. Margaret Nelson Chicago, Ill. Lucille Peterson Peoria, Ill. Lora Simonds (deceased) Gertrude (Smith) Momence, Ill. Charles Stevens Chicago, Ill. Philip Sweet .... Momence, Ill. 60 THE SPHINX, Here’s to our teachers—long may they rave THE SPHINX 61 62 THE SPHINX THE SPHINX. 63 Athletics By Paul G. Miller We hear so much concerning the success or failure of our athletic teams in the High School, that I wonder sometimes how the average person draws his conclusions. And I believe that too many times results are measured by the competitive records of the teams, and not upon the basis they should be measured. The primary object which High School athletics seeks to attain is not the defeating of as many other teams as it can, but rather the development of the physical attributes of every individual to the fullest extent of his possibilities; this in turn may be roughly classed under four main heads: 1. General Health and bodily vigor. Every man wants his body to be as healthy and vital as he can possibly make it, because we are going to use these old shells of ours a mighty long time. And shall anyone say that exercise is of no benefit just because he happens to lose in a competitive contest? 2. Muscular strength and endurance. It is not sufficient that a man be merely healthy; he should possess in addition a reserve supply of muscular strength and endurance, for the race of life is hard enough at best, and his effectiveness should not be diminished. 3. Self Reliance. No boy likes to be spoken of as “tied to his mother’s apron strings” and there comes a time when he must break away and depend upon himself—a time when he must be self-reliant. But with good robust health and the knowledge that he possesses a latent power in case of need, he already has self reliance, without which he could not hope to become a success. 4. Keenness, activity and precision. These are the physical expressions of an active mind, and with them no man need fear for his future, for they are the seeds of success. It is easy to disregard them, but just as easy to cultivate them. Now if the athletics of Momence High School has even in a small measure been instrumental in making its boys more physically proficient by tending to develop the latent energy harmoniously, then its athletics are successful; and just to that extent to which they have been beneficial, can they be said to have been successful. 64 THE SPHINX Football, 1919 Coach Captain . Captain-Elect Manager Paul G. Miller Lon Keller Albert Hunte Warren Gray Soon after school opened in the fall, the pig-skin was started rolling and the 1919 season in Football was on. Many new faces were in evidence, though not as many as were needed at that. For awhile about twenty-five aspirants reported for practice, but after a few stiff workouts, several developed unforeseen heart trouble and parental objections claimed others, so that the number was gradually cut down until it rested finally at a faithful eighteen. Few realized the job Coach Miller had in building a strong team from raw and inexperienced material, but after three weeks of practice in football tactics, the team gave evidence of its training by holding the much heavi er Watseka team to a 13-6 score. Remington was taken to a trimming the next week by the large score of 47-6; on that day the team was at the height of its power, handicapped by neither cripples nor ineligibles. The next week being an open date, the first team played the Scrubs, who were reinforced by Mr. Walsh and Mr. Miller, and defeated them 13-0. Manteno fell before us next in a hard fought game, 6-0, in which our touch¬ down came in the last two minutes of play. Capt. Keller’s ankle was strained in this game. We went to Dwight minus our captain and with two or three others limping. After a fierce game in which both teams did a lot of scoring, we came home with the short end of a 40-19 score. In this game Johnson’s shoulder was broken and E. Green tore a ligament in his ankle. The last game of the season was played with a makeshift lineup, and we sub¬ mitted to a 25-0 defeat by Remington, whom we had defeated so badly earlier in the season. In spite of their lack of experience, there were several men who showed especial promise and ability. During all our games, Smith was a star both on offense and defense; the Greens showed up well on the ends, W. Green being very adept with the forward pass. Cooke ran the team in a peppery manner, and was hard to stop in broken field running. Our line was not all we should have wished, but it stood up well considering its lack of weight and experience. The spirit of the team was good, and it is to be hoped that next year there may be built a well-balanced, well drilled fighting machine, which will sweep all its opponents before it. THE SPHINX 65 Johnson Wiltse Hyrup Gardner Porter Smith Hunte Scott Miller W. Green E. Green Hupp Gray Hardy O’Connell Hess Keller, Capt. Cooke THE RECORD Momence .... . 6 Watseka Momence . . 47 Remington . Momence .... . 13 Scrubbs . Momence . . ' . . 6 Manteno Momence .... 0 Kankakee Momence .... . 19 Dwight . Momence. . 6 Town Team Momence .... . 0 Remington . to fcO OGOOMOOOlW 66 THE SPHINX Basketball THE SPHINX 67 Cantway Porter Miller Hess A. Hunte Smith, Capt. Scott FIRST TEAM 68 THE SPHINX Basketball, 1919-20 Coach L. B. Walsh, P. G. Miller Captain . Elno Smith Captain-Elect . Clyde Cantway Manager Edwin Green Before the football season was over, several embryonic stars were paddling around the gym with a basketball, and when the season opened in earnest, Coach Walsh had a large and varied assortment of men from which to make his team. Within a short time, however, he was able to choose ten players of sufficient caliber, and these players have represented us this season. Our preliminary games, which were scheduled with teams usually weak, belied our expectations, for they were quite strong, so that, instead of serving as stiff practice games, our opponents walked off with the bacon. We fell into our stride soon after this, however, and in the final results made a very creditable showing among the high schools of this section, finally annexing second place in the county tournament at Kankakee. During the season we defeated Hersher twice, Manteno twice, Onargo (second game) and Kankakee Y. M. C. A. We lost to Bourbonnais K. C. twice, Donovan twice, Onargo (first game), Wateska twice, Milford and Kankakee. Among our star performers, Captain Smith stands first; his floor work and long shots were the features of many of our games. Cantway and A. Hunte scored often, and Scott ate ’em alive in his territory. Porter was handicapped by being a little over-weight (?), but ably assisted by some very good jumping. But there can be no first team without a second, and too much credit cannot be given our second team, for they were exceptionally loyal all season, with lots of spirit and pep. They played good basketball on many occasions as good as the first team r and ought to furnish next year’s team with some splendid material. Captain Smith, A. Hunte, Captain-eiect Cantway, Scott, Porter, Cooke and Hess were voted letters for the seasons’s work. THE SPHINX 69 Hupp Miller A. Hunte Hardy Hess H. Hunte SECOND TEAM 70 THE SPHINX Basketball Record Momence .15 Bourbonnais K. C. . . 35 Momence .4 Bourbonnais K. C. . . 39 Momence .12 Donovan.... . . 44 Momence .13 Onarga .... . . 28 Momence .17 M. H. S. Alumni . . . 22 Momence .30 Herscher . . 15 Momence .39 Manteno . . 7 Momence .13 Kentland . . 28 Momence .11 Donovan.... . . 55 Momence . . . . . 17 Wateska . . 42 Momence .19 Onarga .... . . 15 Momence .7 Milford .... . . 22 Momence .12 Watseka . . 48 Momence .21 Kankakee Y. M. . . 17 Momence .36 Manteno . . 9 Momence .38 Herscher . . 11 Momence .12 Kankakee . . 40 The man who wins the battles of war, The man who gets what he needs and more, The man in the game who brings up the score, Who fights his opponents and yet ne’er grows sore, Is he, you will find, when the last count is taken, Who never gave up ’till he “brought home the bacon”. THE SPHINX. 71 72 THE SPHINX Bingville News Dear Editor: I take the Bingville Bugle and I wuz a readin tother day as how you wuz a wantin sum news for that new year book of yourn. I am sendin you a few of the happenins of these diggins. W. Gray has had his mustash cut off cause it tickled the girls so none of em could kiss him without sneezin afterwards. Mister Bright has two talkin machins now: a victrola and Ruby. The latter is an improved type—runs without windin. A. Cooke had a turribul accident yesterday mornin wich might nigh rooined him; he bent over suddin like to pick up a book and the result left a awful void where he sets, causin him to be considerabul in the limelight. He stayed home in bed that P. M. wile his ma fixed em. I heered that W. Scott went to Chicago last week and seen Mr. Edison’s talkin movin picturs, and he got so interested he plum fergot where he wuz at. All at once a perfeckly butiful girl walked out on the movin pictur and looked rite at Walter and sed: “ Ah there honey”. Walter he blushed clean up to his eyebrows, but he wuzent goin to be bluffed and he yelled back, “ Oh you yaller-legged chicken” And they say the movin pictur wuz so surprised it dident know what to do fer a minute or two afterwards. Old Ligie Groce sneezed so hard in church Sunday that his glass eye flew out and hit the preacher square in the mouth as he wuz exhortin and the preacher like to choak to death before he could swaller it. Ligie wuz plum sick over his loss as the eye wuz giv to him by his first wife and that’s all he had left to remember her by. The minister is awful upset about it and says he can’t sleep fer thinkin of that eye a lay in there inside of him watching his digestive apparatus a workin. B. Porter and W. Wilson got in a fite last night and Bill got so mad he thot he wuz in a dog fite; enyhow he bit Windy’s ear might nigh off. Windy had his pa file up his grinders fer next time but Bill is steerin clear of him now knowin well that a mouth like Windy’s wouldn’t stop at nothin lessn an arm or a leg. Ef I was Bill I wouldn’t worry none with his arms and legs. This is all the news fer now, more next week. Yours truly, Lizzie Fizzie I loved her till I saw her eat soup THE SPHINX 73 LIMERICKS The heights by seniors gained and kept Were not attained by sudden flight, For they while their dear teachers slept Went bumming almost every night. I sit alone in the twilight, Forsaken by girls and men; And murmur over and over, “I’ll never eat onions again”! Boyibus kissibus Sweet girliorum: Girlibus likibus Wanti somorum. Lives of Football men remind us, We can knock and buck and slug; And departing leave behind us Footprints on another ' s mug. God made the world—and rested; God made man—and rested; Then God made woman— Since then neither God nor man has rested. If you study oft on Sunday, You will have no harps and wings, And you’ll never go to heaven Where they have those dainty things. But you’ll go to regions balmy On the cinder paths below, Where you’ll take delight in greeting Teachers whom you used to know. Break, break, break, On thy cold stones, O Sea, I bet you could break for forty years And not be as broke as me. He put his arm around her waist, And the color left her cheek, But upon the shoulder of his coat, It showed up for a week. Don’t study when you’re tired, Or have something else to do; Don’t study when you’re happy, For that would make you blue. Don’t study in the day-time, Don’t study in the night, But study at all other times With all your main and might. 74 THE SPHINX THE ROYAL ORDER OF MUTTS Better Known as “The Vagabond Club”. Founded at M. H. S. 1919 Colors: Long green and Black Jack. Light Occupation : Trying to better a pair. OFFICERS Sir Walter Scott “High Pocket” Porter “Squeaky” Hupp Pres. Sec’y Gen. Mgr. Receiver of the Countersign Operator of the Guillotine “Hunko” Smith Sir Walter Scott “High-Pocket” Porter “Kid” Cooke “Pat” Sweeney “Ducky” Sandstrom “Copen” Renstrom MEMBERSHIP In M. H. S. “Krazy-Kat” Keller “Stubbs” O’Connell •“ Slave ” Wiltse “Beauty” Bydalek “Kandy” Gray “Red” Hunte IN URBE Single tube Thomas LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN Walt Logan “Pawn-shop” Gardner IN OBLIVION Windy Wilson “Jim” Burns PLEDGES “Doc” Montague “Beany” Parks Owing to the coming hard times, I have decided not to have my hair cut any more this year. W. Scott THE SPHINX 75 FAMOUS SAYINGS OF UNKNOWN PEOPLE Mr. T. R.—Just a moment please, then you may have the floor. Mr. M.—That makes me think of a little story I just heard. Mrs. J.-—Settle down, people, this isn’t a social gathering. Miss Big.—Please keep your feet off the chairs. Miss Ross—What are you late for? Miss Peale—Did you say your name was Sweetie? O, Mr. Douglas. Mr. Walsh—More pep, you pill dozers! Mr. Hungerford—Did Mr. Walsh let you act this way? Miss Beardslee—No talking allowed. Mr. Liberty—This is no gym. MIDNIGHT BY THE ROADSIDE One Saturday morn, the minister, all tired and worn, On his face a deep deep frown, paced the parsonage floor. “My daughter, I implore”! But where was the absent one? The sun rose o’er Stubby in the Oakland there Where the Jay did gap, for on his lap, sat the maiden fair. Shadows of Gray and Violet mingled near; And so papa found them, in the chill morning air. FLUNKER’S RECIPE Take one pound of bluffs, stir in one half as many excuses, add a party or two, and flavor it with moonlight strolls. Serve hot at the end of the semester. Professor—“Suppose a horse froths at the mouth what would you do”? Ag. Student—“Teach him how to spit”. On a mule we find two legs behind, And two we find before; We stand behind before we find, What the two behind be for. Judge—“Little girl, was your father under the influence of liquor when your mother hit him with the broom”? Little Girl—“No, sir. He was under the kitchen table”. Miss Ross—“Have you any questions to ask about today’s lesson”? Warren G.—“Yes, where is it”? “Bill”—“I wish to ask a question about a tragedy”. Miss Ross—“What is it”? “Bill”—“What is my grade in History”? Adolph Bydalek (after exams)—“I flunked in Algebra, but I nearly passed in English”. 76 THE SPHINX A FEW PERSONALS Bill Porter—“Say Doc, will you give me something for my head”? Doc-—“My dear boy, I wouldn’t take it as a gift”. Will exchange a good Overland touring car for a ten ride ticket to Milford— Gen. Wilson. Wanted: Three strong girls to sew buttons on the fifth floor—Scott Co. Will exchange Maxwell touring car with three good wheels for a Packard Eight—P. G. Miller. Wanted: A good two room house for my wife and hogs—Albert Bydalek. Miss B.—“Walter, what island lies west of Canada”? Walter—“ Prince Albert ”. (We think he must have been having a pipe dream.) She—“I’m going to give you back your engagement ring. I love another”. He—“Give me his name and address”. She—“Horrors! Do you mean to go and kill him”? He—-“No, I want to sell him the ring”. Della, to Genola who had been sick one half day—“Did the doctor know what you had”? Genola—-“Well, he seemed to have a pretty accurate idea; he asked me for ten dollars and I only had eleven”. Fluck—“Why did you break your engagement to the school teacher”? Stranger—“Well, if I failed to show up an evening she wanted a written excuse from my mother”. Principal (speaking to new student)—“What was your occupation before entering school here”? Student—-“Traveling Salesman”. Principal—“Stick around, you’ll get plenty of orders here”. X-RAY DETECTIVE AGENCY P. Sweeney, Chief Detective and Keyhole specialist. E. Bartlett H. Mills, Assistants We are adept at spying on our friends or yours. Night work our specialty. This is the firm that caught the man that stole the bung-hole out of the barrel. Terms Reasonable. THE SPHINX 77 HEART TO HEART TALKS My ideal man is perfectly grand looking, keen, clothes, just out of college. Sentimentally yours, Leila Harms When I marry it will be for one hundred thousand dollars—I don’t care what his other name is. Yours for business, Blanche Peterson My ideal man would lay down his life for me and save me from a burning building if necessary. Yours excitedly, Pearle Deliere My ideal man must be thirty years old, six feet tall and have an unconquer¬ able will. Yours hopefully, Miss Bigelow My ideal man must have soulful eyes, a ravishing pompadour, and wear spats. Yours modestly, Lula Jones My ideal man must be kind and good, with lofty ideals, and kind to dumb animals. Yours sympathetically, Alma Hall FOUR EPITAPHS Deep wisdom—swelled head, Brain fever—he’s dead. A Senior. False maiden—hope fled, Heart failure—he’s dead. A Junior. Bluffed a teacher—nuff said, Teacher hit ’im—he’s dead. A Sophomore. Milk famine—not fed, Starvation—he’s dead. A Freshman. 78 THE SPHINX The Calendar SEPTEMBER 1. School opens; 0, it’s nice to get up in the Morning, but it’s nicer to lie in bed! 2. Everybody studies—maybe. 3. Athletic ass ociation meeting: “Hunko” elected president on his poor looks and good qualities. 4. Wesley and Porter come to blows. 8. Football! Football! Football! 9. Gray entertains Queen Esters; Astle’s hardware makes a run for the minis¬ try, but— 10. New Traffic cop appointed for lower halls. 11. Lula Jones falls for Windy Wilson—downstairs. 12. Lon says football made his nose red, but we have our own opinions. 15. Bill Porter becomes a ladies man; who was she, Bill? 16. Windy and Mr. Miller have heart to heart talk; Windy stays three nights after school. 17. Kid Eilers flees from wicked seniors and seeks protection under Miss Beardslee’s sheltering wing. 19. Freshmen party; Windy serves time in a clothes closet, and H. Novack has midnight adventure. 22. Blacklist posted; many exemptions and failures. 23. Edith and Lon attend the church social. 24. Juniors clear $8.00 on candy and pop-corn stand; Ernest says he spent $7.95. Why, Ernest? 25. Edith has birthday party: whole school attends. Why did Cooke and Hunko refuse to ride? Some attraction. 26. Sophomore party; Mr. Hertz stands guard over the wieners. 29. Y. B. contest starts. OCTOBER 1. Windy seems to have made quite a hit with Jennie H.: question is who hit hardest. 2. Wiltse and Barbara both look sleepy. 4. All football players flunk except seventeen. 5. Watseka defeats us 13-6. 7. Who ate the watermelon on the front stairs?? 8. Paul seems more determined than ever to become a preacher’s son (in-law). 9. Juniors give weiner roast; whole school present as usual. 11. Football team goes to Remington, no game, cold or wet feet. 13. Scott gives lecture on dignified conduct. 15. Report cards out; lots of strong words between classmen. 16. Everybody hears Loraine has a beau. 17. Ag club holds debates and quartet tortures audience. 18. Momence defeats Remington 47-6. 20. Year Book contest closes, whites winning; bring on the chow. 21. Sir Walter Scott buys a pig from Sears Roebuck and names it Elsie. 22. B. Porter out riding again; detectives on the trail, but report no clews. 23. K. K. K. defeats us, 27-0. THE SPHINX 79 24. Blake leaves school; many in mourning. 25. M. H. S. defeats Mr. Miller and Mr. Walsh 14-0. 27. Bill Porter brings snake to school; is excused from English to show the cute little thing to T. R. 29. Adolph brings interesting ring to school; ask Marjorie. 31. Hallowe’en party; lots of fun, lots of girls, and plenty of pie. NOVEMBER I. Momence defeats Manteno 6-0. Tuff game. 3. Sweeney starts work for Burdick; well supplied with candy ’neverything; a “Lucky Strike” for him. 4. Wilmet makes a call north of tracks; to see T. R.? No, he stopped one house too early. 5. Second and third periods are feeding (candy) time at the zoo for Sweeney. 6. Raymond Martin gets lost in the lab. 7. Etha says her papa’s been robbed; suspicious looking characters in the Fresh room. 8. Momence loses to Dwight but Lille soothes Ed. 10. Elno thinks he was hurt in Saturday’s game: breath becomes caught and it was five minutes before he could release it. II. Town team massacres our cripples. 13. G. Wilson compelled to hold one hour sessions for her numerous admirers; P. Sweeney reports for night shift 8 to 9 p. m. 14. Dunbar Bellringers entertain splendidly 15. Team is beaten at Remington 24-0. 17. Some naughty Jr. puts ancient egg in H. Sharkey’s pocket; some wicked Sr. comes along and breaks it. 19. F. Wiltse becomes matrimonial agent for Freshmen girls. Adolph goes to Chi to buy box of candy. 23. Sweeney changes seat in third period daily; on the roof next, Miss G says. 25. “Cigarettes and the team” is the entertaining topic of Mr. Johnston; Hunko looks very pale. 26. No turkey, play Villa Grove. 27. Lot of snow; we eat turkey after all. 28. Warren and Jay treat their lady friends to a ride on a muddy road. DECEMBER 1. New music for Miss Hardy’s classes; renewed search for the lost chord; hope they find it. 2. Signs of fatigue in the Senior ranks. 3. Public Speaking class entertains P. T. A. 4-5th No school: teachers at Kank Institute; pupils about to strike for five days a week. 5. B. B. starts, K of C defeating us 35-15. 8. Stubbs hears Donovan is coming: hopes he’s a Senior. 9. B. B. team goes to see K of C play: all report a fine game. 10. Gray extremely happy: U. of I. running short of coal. 12. Donovan hits us hard, 42-11. 15. Miss G wears sparkler on left hand; congratulations. 16. Senior boys hold secret meeting; appointed M. P’s. 18. Hyrup has serious accident; ask Art Hupp. 19. Sweeney’s father arrests him today. Concealed weapons was the charge. (Another pipe). 23. Vacation coming; everybody studies??? 80 THE SPHINX JANUARY 5. Everybody back; new neckties for the boys, while the girls wear smiles and giggles. 6. Gen receives a “ nobody-loves-me ” dog: Jay aren’t you ashamed. 7. Ponton shows a great interest in children, especially the sixth grade girls. 8. Marjorie S. writes quite an interesting article of her marriage to Wilmet: if dreams come true. 9. The girls wake up to the fact that it’s leap year. 12. Fred Metcalf spends morning trying to invent a kissless mistletoe. 13. Pictures for yearbook today: Mr. Adkins goes to Chicago for new camera. 14. Ah! Anstrom measures his length on the front stairs again. 15. We wonder what’s worrying some of the girls; can it be the Year Book Banquet? 16. Donovan defeats M. H. S. 19. Hupp looks lonesome; we’re sorry she moved. 20. Leila G. very pale: reason, exams, two in deportment. 21. Home early, but not to bed; six weeks work in one night. 22. Bill leaves a shoe with a foot in it in the Lab while he steps down stairs. 23. Watseka and Company entertain the B. B. Squad. 24. Y. B. Banquet. Toasts, eats, fun. 26. Lu Jones prefers Green to Red. 28. Mr. Walsh entertains in farewell party; Hupp learns a new wrinkle about two bits in the light. 30. M. H. S. defeats Onarga 19-15. FEBRUARY 2. Football “M”s given out. 3. Another sparkler appears in Domestic Science. 4. H. Novack sports long trousers; some boy. 5. Howard S. goes to Kank for hair cut. 6. Smith breaks record as M. H. S. smothers Manteno, 39-7. 9. W. Langdoc stops fight; makes fifty in five flat. 10. Windy gets vacation early, by request. 11. F. Wiltse roams about building, looking for means of escape. 12. Lincoln’s Birthday: half holiday. 13. M. H. S. defeats K. K. K. Y team. 14. Miss Peale on warpath for pennies: refuses to tell reason. 16. H. Fox and H. Mills decide to take half day off; result stormy interview with T. R. and P. G. and a week’s restriction. 18. B. Porter has lightning bug which he has taught to shimmy. 20. Watseka defeats M. H. S. at Watseka. 23. Indignation meeting and strike for a holiday. 24. Day of judgment; fire escape trembles with numerous victims. Lec¬ ture on Bolsheviks, Reds, etc., and we stay from four to four thirty for a week. 26. Several reds deported upon request. 28. County tournament; M. H. S. defeats Manteno, Herscher, but fails to defeat K. K. K. for championship; we get second place. MARCH 2. Hunko up invoicing? One little slip, ten foot dive, full speed for the Doc. 3. Several High School students kicking the footlights in Guertin’s Hall. 4. Jay sick for couple of days; Sweeney steps right up to the bat for the maiden’s hand. 5. M. H. S. defeats Town Crumbs, 29-26. THE SPHINX 81 6. Junior Class sign contract for next year with Brown Lycaeum Bureau. 9. Lulu J. spends week end with diptheria. 10. Pipes fast become the rage among boys. 11. Alma wonders where her wandering Buddie is tonight. 12. M. H. S. defeats Town Crumbs again; about $24 cleared after paying the light bill. 15. Sweeney attends Firemen Feed and breaks all records for consumption of sandwitches. 16. Can you tame wild women? Blanche P. is looking for a cave man. 17. St. Patricks’ day in the mawning. How about a holiday. 18. Wonder what Art H. and L. M. think about a rainy night? 19. Track and baseball discussed; track will uncover a multitude of shins. 22. Help! Marjorie has rats in her hair. 23. Miss E. Smith gets letter from select boarding school for girls, and write for further particulars. 24. Jay quits Astles hardware; will sure go to the wall now. 25. Sweeney quits Burdicks; we advise a candy inventory. 26. Clara B. spends evening with the Haslitt family. 29. Blacklist posted again. Gone are the ones and one fives. 30. Track squad appears and soon disappears. APRIL 1. APRIL FOOL!!! 2. Sweeney gets permission to go home for his wintry armor as protection against the stormy blasts. 5. Many find it impossible to get to school on account of deep snow drifts. 6. We’re gradually thawing out. 8. Miss Peale resumes her milk diet. 9. Several girls among Freshies wear Woolworth diamonds and one raw lad had diamond tie pin. 12. Ah! the sun shines today. 13. Bah! It’s gone I guess to stay. (Poetry) 15. P. G. climbs to ethereal heights on a vaulting pole and bites the dust. Torn ligaments in left arm result. 16. Seniors seek inspiration for exams at Bijou. 18. A year from today will be Sunday. 19. Hungerford swipes a pie and rides a night horse. 20. Miss Beardslee threatens to pull F. Wiltse’s hair. 21. Spring begins to appear a month late; better late than never. 22. We are all set for the interclass baseball game. It ends in a tie after terrific bombardment. 23. Visitor’s day for the teachers, and sleep for studes. 26. Blue Monday—even T. R. is blue. 27. Seniors are inspired to greater efforts by a few choice words about gradua¬ tion. Of course the other fellow was the one meant. 29. All night dance, tired and weary, but happy. “Sphinx” wakes up and goes to press. 82 THE SPHINX Advertising Section TO OUR ADVERTISERS We wish to hereby express our thanks TO OUR READERS The hope that you will patronize the firms who have so generously supported us. THE SPHINX 83 Telephone 179 Momence Co-operative Society Capital $10,000 Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh and Cured Meats The Best The Market Affords MOMENCE ILLINOIS A. C. Crouch Shoes Men’s Furnishings Dr. L. P. Basford DENTIST Office First National Bank Building Office Hours 8:30-12 1:00-5:00 84 THE SPHINX W-E B-U-Y G-R-A-I-N A-N-D H-A-Y and Sell C-O-A-L At Our Elevators Located At: Yeager, Ill., on the C. M. G. Railroad. Eldridge, Ill., on the N. Y. C. Railroad Edgetown, Ill., on the N. Y. C. Railroad Tallmadge, Ill., on the C E. I. Railroad Momence, Ill., on the C. E. I. Railroad Smith Hobart Hoag Hanson GARAGE Accessories Storage and Repairs Agents for Oakland, Dodge and Nash Cars Sam W. Calkins General Merchandise Hypress Rubber Footwear Hatch ‘One Button’ Union Underwear Badman Adjustable House Dresses Wear-U-Well Shoes CASH CREAM BUYER The Quick Service Station. THE SPHINX 85 Kodak Finishing and Old Photographs Copied and Kodak Enlargements Enlarged a Specialty. GO TO Adkins Studio FOR HIGH GRADE PHOTOGRAPHY Also Photos in Oils and Water Colors First National Bank Hess Brothers Capital Stock $50,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits $40,000 Dealers in Lumber, Coal, Grain, Lime, Cement, Sewer Pipe, Rock Wall Plaster Manufacturers of Our Motto: “Safety and Efficiency” CEMENT BUILDING BLOCKS W. P. WATSON, President E. G. WICKS, Vice-President J. J. KIRBY, Cashier E. P. CLEARY, Ass. Cashier Phone 5 MOMENCE ILLINOIS Momence Illinois 86 THE SPHINX Parish Bank MOMENCE, ILL. Value, Quality and Satisfaction Individual Responsibility of $200,000 You get all three at the NO ACCOUNT too big for our up-to-date facilities; none too small for our most careful at¬ tention. do - - W. W. PARISH, JR. KANKAKEE, ILL. Automobile Bus Line E. BETOUGNE, Prop. Cane-Hanson Dry Goods Company Successors to Charles Hack Schedule Leave Momence at Central House at 8:00 a. m., 1:00 p. m., and 6:00 p. m. LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS CARPETS, RUGS and LINOLEUM Leave Kankakee at City National Bank at 7:00 a. m., 11:00 a. m., and 5:00 p. m. Momence’s Big Busy Store Phone 42-R Momence, Ill. THE SPHINX 87 LAURA B. SIMONDS Dealer in Coal and Ice Phone 11 Momence Illinois For Your DRUGS, SODAS, CIGARS, Go To LE BOEUF GRANGER 217 E. Locust St. Next to La Petite SpeicherBros. Jewelers Optometrists Kankakee Quality House Diamonds Watches Silverware Clocks All Watches and Jewelry Re¬ pairing a Specialty Jewelry to Order Kankakee Illinois Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR The Ford Motor Company have instructed us to sell the genuine Ford Parts to any and every reliable Garage who will pledge their use in the repair of Ford cars. The genuine Fords Parts are absolutely necessary to the owner of Ford cars that he may get full service from his car. HARRY HALL AGENT Momence, Ill Patronize COFFENBAUM’S Sanitary Union Shop Good Barbers, First Class Work and Courteous Treatment BIJOU THEATRE Up-to-the-Minute First Class Pictur es at Popular Prices Come Out Tonight 88 THE SPHINX You can RELY upon the Goods you buy at THE STORE OF QUALITY Jensens Rexall Store Fine Stationery School Sup¬ plies Shaeffer Watermann Fountain Pens The White Front Clothing Store Clothing and GENT’S FURNISHINGS Eastman Kodaks Supplies. Jewelry, Ivory Cut Glass. Liggetts, Morse’s Guth’s Candies. The Home of Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes. Visit the Fountain at the Rexall Store Busy the Year ’Round. Momence, Illinois Watson L. H. Guertin’s Cleary GARAGE PURE FOODS AT LOWEST PRICES Leads i n Guaranteed Work Richleu Brand Canned Goods Material Supplies for OCCIDENT QUAKER and PILLSBURY’S FLOURS AUTOMOBILES BICYCLES and MOTORCYCLES WELDING Momence, Illinois Opera House Building Range Street THE SPHINX 89 Bell 102; Ind. 15 Joubert’s Drug Shop Momence State Savings Bank Efficiency and Preparedness are the Keynotes to Success Cobb Building KANKAKEE ILLINOIS WE CAN HELP YOU ALONG d. e. styles, cashier MOMENCE ILLINOIS L. J. Joubert, Prop. J. B. FRANCE Newspapers, Periodicals and Confectionery Cigars and Tobacco O. A. Burdick THE NYAL STORE Butter Kist Pop Com and Peanut Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet Articles and Stationery DIXIE HIGHWAY BARBER SHOP Cigars and Tobacco All work in the tonsorial line guaranteed. Children’s hair¬ cutting a specialty. ‘Meet Me at the Soda Fountain’ VERNE V. PELTIER Proprietor MOMENCE ILLINOIS MOMENCE ILLINOIS 90 THE SPHINX Kankakee’5 ppemosyeweliy iore. DIAMONDS FOR GRADUATES These are three very strong reasons for purchasing at Volkmann’s the diamond ring you will give your child who graduates. The collection of small and medium-sized stones is large, and in making your choice you have the personal help of an expert judge of the points that make diamonds valuable. Chas. B. Astle Son GENERAL HARDWARE Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating, Pipeless Furnaces, Pumps, Windmills, Sheet Metal Work, Poultry Feeds and Supplies. The home of the Great Majestic Range. The Genuine Round Oak Heater. Phone 12-W. MOMENCE ILLINOIS Dixie Highway Garage EDW. E. POMBERT, Prop. Agent for BUICK, CHEVROLET STUDEBAKER Repair work a Speciality TIRES AND ALL AUTO¬ MOBILE SUPPLIES Phone 67-W Momence, Illinois This Store is Headquarters For YOUNG MEN’S SUITS You see more patterns—far better values—more individ¬ uality in style and fit. We specialize on young men’s suits. J. G. Knecht Co. “ kankakee’s greatest clothiers” THE SPHINX 91 Phone No. 348-W I. C. Drug Store P. H. BROUILLETTE Dealer in FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES Fresh and Smoked Meats Poultry and Eggs Opposite I C Depot Kankakee, Ill. Ash Street Momence, Ill. CUT RATE DRUG STORE WALTER T. JOHNSON FLORIST Momence Illinois D. S. DEARDURFF Groceries and Meats Fruits and Vegetables You’ll Find THE CLOTHES Fish and Oysters in Season YOU WANT Phone 106 At Wunderlich’s in Kankakee Momence, Illinois You young men know the fine shade of difference between Independent Telephone 472 correctly designed clothes and many of the “uncertainties” offered you. We have the right kind. We Do Repairing F. A. LOTTINVILLE SHOE DEALER Wunderlich’ s All New Ideas in Fashionable Footwear 266 E. Court St. KANKAKEE ILLINOIS 162 Couft Street KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS 92 THE SPHINX U. W. Deliere Dealers in FANCY GROCERIES AND MEATS SERVICE: It’s a Big Word Tel. 127 Momence, Illinois J. E. MELBY Furniture and Rugs Funeral Director Momence, Illinois C. W. STYLES Agent for Caloric Furnaces Hardware and Plumbing Momence, Illinois WENNERHOLM BROS. Garage and Auto Livery Tires Repairs Accessories Telephone 41 DR. E. G. GIBSON Dentist 53 N. Range St. Mome nce, Illinois The Fashion Kankakee, Ill. MAY WE SHOW YOU? We offer you an Expert Pains¬ taking Service and the best suit value that is possible to obtain anywhere, at any Stated Price. THE SPHINX 93 This Book is a product of the Year Book De¬ partment of the Rogers Printing Company Dixon and Chicago, Ill. W. H. J. A. WATSON Hay Phone 330-R Grain Coal Momence, Ill. Well, get sore Because we Because Did not care We put a To write Joke in As bad things Here on you, As we know And say About. Some things So if you really You thought Must get mad That no We don’t care; One knew. Your shoes Nut, don’t forget Don’t fit in We know Our trunk Lots of things No more We left out. So there. 94 THE SPHINX ENGRAVINGS IN THIS ANNUAL WERE MADE BY HAMMERSMITH KORTMEYER CO Milwaukee, Wisconsin GET OUR SPECIAL PROPOSITION ON YOUR ANNUAL THE SPHINX 95 If you can draw better cartoons than are in this book— draw them here If you can write better articles than are in this book— write them here OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE 96 THE SPHINX Autographs FINIS