Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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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

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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.

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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.