O'Fallon Township High School - Panther Yearbook (O'Fallon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1918 volume:

rm 7TTT rntjnynyyygy: 2SJ MJGU To our high school near or distant, We will give thee fondest praise, While we linger o’er our Memini, Thinking of our High School days. Those dear memories we will cherish, As we would our very lives, For the best of ours were spent there In the halls that we have prized. Uhe SfZemin9 Cbt j@cav Soofe of € .a? .£ . VOL. 111. Pahli� l 4 by � ht Class of 1918 O'Fallon, III. 5== =5 Hoard of izditnrs Harold P. Davison Elta G. Bussong George A. Fischer Mary Irene Darrow 1 nna Schachner Dorothea Davison Lu Cynthia Herzing Earl Reiss Miss Klawonn Advertising Manager . Albert J. Keck Asst. Ad. Manager . Harold P. Davison Alumni Editor .... Violet Glenn Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Literary Editor Social Editor Joke Editor . Athletic Editor . Cartoonist Kacultv Editor . GfiQf£ Page Four Page Five MMz m iwiwtxyixa MMMMSSBSSSSSEBsm Mr. Schafer For the past two years, 1916-17, 1917-18, Mr. Schafer, as superinten- dent of the O’Fallon Schools has con- sidered only the very best interests of both the grade school and the High School. One of his chief aims was to equip the High School with such mat- erial and. apparatus as would conform with the university requirements. This has been accomplished and at the close of this school year the High School stands accredited with the Uni- versity of Illinois. Besides his work as Superintendent, Mr. Schafer has charge of the History and Economics Classes in the High School. As Scout- master of Boy Scouts organization of O'Fallon, he is exerting a wide influ- ence among the boys and his untiring efforts in their behalf are meeting with success. Mi� � Klawonn Miss Edna E. Klawonn, instructor in English and German, has won the admiration of our High School pupils by her friendly interest in every in- dividual pupil. She has taken an active interest in all High School activities and through her wise man- agement has made our annual High School entertainments second to none. She is an accomplished musician, an active member of our Parent Teach- er’s Association, and treasurer of the high School Athletic Association. Mr. Runkwitz Mr. E. H. Runkwitz has been prin- cipal of the High School for the past two years. As instructor in I atin, the Sciences and Mathematics, his aim is ever to further the very best inter- est of his classes, giving much indi- vidual attention to the different pup- ils. Under his careful supervision much new' apparatus has been added to the laboratory from time to time making it possible to carry on many more experiments in much less time. We know' from what Mr. Runkwitz has done in the past, that he will con- tinue to improve the laboratory in the future. Poiro Q i v ETTA BUSSONG (Etflie) Etta G. Bussong was born in Sprague, Washington, December 31, 1899. She is one of the “Jolly Four” and certainly does her share ir. hclp- them live up to their name. She is never more content than when sitting in school making up poetry or worry- ing Mr. Runkwitz. The ogres of her life are physics, snow-storms and street cars. She is an expert at hik- ing, be it 100 degrees above or 20 degrees below. This is due to the •fact that she started hiking at an early age in the year one, 1901, when she hiked to Illinois and. settled at “The Willows.” “Oh Sugar.” HAROLD P. DAVISON (Jack) Jack was bom November 24, 1899, at O'Fallon, Illinois. Agriculture has many attractions for him ar.d he takes great pride in being as sunburned as possible. He holds the record for be- ing Jack of all trades and «rood in every one. He is quite popular with his instructors and fellow students because of his generous nature and willingness to do all he can to help anyone. He is a star at basket-ball and is noted for having held more off- ices in high school during his four years there, than any other high school graduate. He is extremely fond of chickens and likewise they of him. His favorite occupation is talk- ing to the “Jolly Four.” MARY IRENE HARROW (Dietz) Irene is another one of the “Jolly Four” and contributes her due share of jolliness She is ever to be found in consultation with one of them con- cerning the latest “feed” or social funtion. Her wrist watch has almost become a stationary fixture in the O. H. S. and the Senior Class, which is soon to take its leave, thinks that it would be a good plan for the Juniors to have this necessary article of ac- commodation .for the ensuing year. (“Oh Dietz, what time is it?”) “Well I like that.” And oh, such a time. I generally get what I want. Well, don’t argue.” Page Eight DOROTHEA DAVISON (Dots, Dodo) Dot was born August 30, 1901, at O'Fallon, Illinois. This young lady is decidedly poular, especially among all the young Lochinvars. She delights to take Ion auto rides and talk over the telephone by the hour. (Its nice to be on the good side of the tele- phone operator.' Besides having a very loving disposition and a friendly smile wherever she goes, she is very good at bluffing. She and Irma are very lovable companions and when one is at a loss as to where to find her she can be found pouring out the secrets of her heart to Irma. She is also a member of the ‘‘Jolly Four acting as the name signifies. “Oh Irma don't you think so? ALBERT J. KECK (Kug) A handsome man is this A. J. Keck, bom at Oak Hill, January 4, 1900. He has been the despair of many of the belles in High School, for he has a passion for Marissa girls. Although his physics' papers are rather devoid of words, his beautiful writing gives them quite a look of superior know- ledge. He is gifted with a charming voice. If you doubt this call central some evening after seven bells. This Senior possesses much of the so-called “pep. This is roused to the high- est pitch when playing a basket-ball game his most beloved occupation. During lab. period the students at his table have been quite frequenti ' en- tertained with free lectures on love, marriage and friendship. ‘That makes it bad. “Oh now! Somewhere in France ---- “Oh boy, oh joy! IR. A S. SCHACHNER (“Honey “Schach” Irma, .formerly known to everyone as Honey, but now this pet name being cast aside for several particular reasons, was bom on October 21st, 1901, at her present home on the comer of Cherry street and South Fourth street. She has always been a very studious little girl until her Senior year, when despite the prompt- ings of her inner conscience, she cast all descretion to the winds and allowed herself to be drawn into all the mis- chief the “Jolly Four are capable of doing. Her airy step and birdlike movements are the envy of all the plump maidens in High School. Her only worry is that she must some day grow up and look, act and be old. “Oh Dot, Don't you think so? iQftGZSGZ 9ZSB SKSB iunn g Page Nine j j|fflV!igvgw 33! 335 335 335 3 TCBQKKaBKHBE anBBBBBBBBHBaBHBa CLARA B. HALL || Clara was horn away down South in the land of cotton at Oliver Springs Tenn., April 18, 11)00. This t elle from the South is noted for her sweet dis- position and loving ways. She pos- sesses wonderful elocutionary powers, having proven her ability by so suc- cessfully acting the part of “Miss Liberty” in the High School pageant “America.” She always has sympathy for any one in need of it and is not overly fond of any sort of foolishness. Clara is so tender-hearted that she does all in her power to keep one from making a zero. Nor is she one whit daunted if discovered passing the much needed information. We will never forget the good turns she has done for us in days gone by. “Yes, I think so too.” NELLIE MAY ROBERTS (Nellie May) Nellie May Roberts was bom at Carbon, Illinois, December 11, 11)00. Although quiet she occasionally sur- prises you with her witty sayings and is very good at reading human nature. She takes her stand with the plump maidens of High School. She says she loves to hear the school bell ring but is never more thrilled with its musical tones than when it rings for the school’s dismissal at dinner time, which we suppose accounts for the above mentioned plumpness. “Listen Kid!” EDNA BERNREITER Edna was born at Willardsville. Ill- inois, December 19, 1898. Her ro- mantic experiences have been many. Edna's daily occupation for the past five years has been to stroll up town buy some chocolates and get a little fresh air to carry her through an afternoon of hard ( ?) study. She is very fond of reading thrilling romances, and then relating them to any poor victim who she happens to single out to tell them to. At almost any hour of the day you can see her sitting off in a corner with some com- panion and with a wrapt expression upon her face, telling them the latest love tale, while it is still fresh in her mind. We will not be surprised if Edna some day sails for sunny France, for her greatest desire is to be a Red Cross nurse. “Did you ever read Thelma?” Oh its grand! It starts out like this- etc. “Don’t look so sad kid.” Tage Ten INEZ MANTLE (Inie) Inez, the studious twin, began life at Virden, Illinois, June 21, 1900. She has been fortunate enough to have a twin sister to whom she can confide all her woes and. joys which privilege the rest of us poor unfortunates arc denied. Inez has done her bit towards helping humanity, as she has occas- ionally been known to save a class, embarrassed for want of more know- ledge in physics, from disgrace, when everyone else seemed not to have studied the next topic. Inez and her sister are among the few' fortunate ones who have had rides in the fa- mous Henderson. “Oh sis! Where's Eunie?” They might at least let us study if they don’t want to.” LUCYNTHIA HERZING (Lu, Skinski) Lu, the tiniest Miss in the Senior Class, was born in the romantic old town of Trenton, Illinois, January 25, 1899. After residing for a time at St. Louis she came to O’Fallon and taking the High School by storm has re- mained in our midst ever since. She is a small vivacious lass w'ith breezy actions. She is also quite an English scholar and is the pride of the Senior Class in being the exhibitor of the latest Parisian fashions and modes of hair-dressing. “Aw kid! I don’t know.” EUNICE MANTLE (Eunie) Eunice Mantle was born at Virden, Illinois, June 21, 1900. That she will be a model and efficient housekeeper is certain for she is frequently seen looking at recipes in different maga- zines to find something new and good to eat to add to her store of knowledge concerning the manufacture of eats. Also her ability at sewing is the envy of all the other girls and eliminates one of the many cares that girls have, the dress-makers’ bills. She is an excellent hand at ruling, so we feel certain of her ability to carry out the aforesaid prophesied career. “Oh Sis! Where’s Inie?” “You can’t guess what we had for supper last night. I made it myself.” 3S2K2E8SB0I I KI TH HAILEY (Rufus) Rufus brightened this world with her arrival August 14, 1899 at O'Fal- lon, Illinois. She believes in taking life easy. Her highest ambition is to be a lady of leisure. Droll sayings and witty jokes are always at her tongue's end. She possesses the gift of rais- ing Albert Keck out of the most ab- ject spirits on “blue Monday or even “the morning after the night before. Others may be afraid to express them- selves freely, but not Rufus. “Is that so? Oh I don't know. RAYMOND SCOTT (Ray) A dreamer, a cartoonist, historian and comedian. He is the dearly be- loved fun-maker of the class and his recent turning of his back upon the city and taking up country life does not seem to have lessened his good spirits. He now arises at a very early hour so as to be at school by nine o’clock and also have time to milk the cow before leaving home. He is becoming quite efficient in his tenor solos and likes nothing better than to get off to himself and sing “Down by the old Mill Stream. “Oh deah! I feel so unnecessary. FLORENCE BERTRAM Florence was bom at the place where she now resides, two miles northwest of O’Fallon, Illinos, Febru- ary 16, 1898. Florence possesses the record of being the quietest person in High School. She has never been known to quarrel with anyone during her whole school career. The only incident which occasionally interrupts her quiet existence is in Physics Class when the seat which she occupies drops downward a distance of about six inches, giving its occupant a severe shock and causing her to smile apologetically at her surprised classmates. (Once every six months.) our lesson? ‘What's Page Twelve I SQ lMi tt r V' V V' 'V'‘V V' V'‘V MEREDITH BERTRAM ELSIE DISTLER (Goo) Elsie was added to humanities' list October 16, 1900, at Oak Hill, Illinois. Without a doubt there's music in her soul. Her class-mates are aware of the fact because in the past years they have been occasionally charmed with her spotaneous bursts of song during study and class periods. Although strong and resolute in most things, her heart fails her when it comes to a little innocent looking mouse. She always makes a rapid descent heavenward no matter where she may happen to be whenever a mouse appears. The following in- cident (which proves the aforesaid) once occured and caused much merri- ment among her classmates. Harold had a little mouse, It squealed just like a rat And everywhere that Elsie went, That mouse just came and sat. He bro’t it up in school one day It was against the rule. It made our Elsie run and scream To see that mouse in school. “Salute your brave commander. “Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise. Page Thirteen GEORGE ARNOLD FISCHER (Hop Sing) George Fischer, better known by his friends as Fischerknabe was born February 17, 1900, at O'Fallon, Illi- nois and he is a marvelous specimen of humanity. He believes in getting all he can for nothing. He is in the height of his glory when he can pass up his friends in his Henderson with one of the twins beside him. Fate is against him and it is a common sight to see him in front of the High School repairing his tires or being towed in by a Ford. “You can never tell an auto by its noise. Meredith first saw the light of day on this old earth of ours near Collins- ville, Illinois, June .‘10, 1900. Birdie is a very studious little girl. She Is easily led. by a few and when in Rome does as the Romans do. We believe she likes to be teased and is very gen- erous about helping anyone in dis- tress in mathematics. She is also very fond of a little neighbor boy, al- though he may not realize it. “Oh Shucks! QE2EB BafiinQEBnSBBBKSBBKBK2naEBHBBaEBBBKB2BaEKBBBaKBKK Class Prophecy — 0 - H - S — ♦ ♦ 'T vas a wonderful moonlight evening in May in the beautiful city of Pasadena, California. 1 was at a lawn party at the home of Mrs. Oliver Stuart, nee Lucynthia Herzing, the leader of the exclusive set in millionaire row. As 1 sat on the large piazza, the ocean breezes, laden with the i� erfiiine of orange blossoms, caressed my cheek. Sounds of beautiful music and gay laughter came to my ears. The night was superb. The palm trees rustled in the breeze nearby, and dimly outl ined against the sky, guarding the city, were the giant peaks of the Sierra X evadas. The whole scene was fairy- like in appearance, the gay lanterns, the white party gowns of the lathes, the flowers ami musical fountains. Lucynthia was giving the party in honor of the newly-elected governor of California, George Fischer and his close friend, Raymond Scott, the great humorist. His lxx ks were as widely read and as far-famed as those of Mark Twain. He lived in a beautiful villa in San Diego. My old chum Irene Harrow was also present, having come West to visit me at my home, which was also in Pasadena. She was accompanied by her husband and they were thinking seriously of building a home in Pasadena next to my house. The next day 1 read in the morning pai er of the wonderful bridge which our great civil engineer, Harold Davison, had built. It spanned ne of the dif- ficult mountain passes near the giant red-woods and was the result of much planning and the overcoming of great difficulties. Irene and I decided to take a motor trip up through California to vari- ous points of interest. The route of travel, now most jxjpular to all motorists going up to Big Trees, California, led over Harold's new bridge. W e were very glad that we were now going to see the magnificent structure, which one of our classmates had constructed. When we passed over it a few days later we found that it was indeed grand, ami the view from that point was beyond description. We were told that Harold and his sister were living in Palo Alto. He had received most of his instruction at the Stanford University there. When we entered Palo Alto, the first place we went to see was the Stanford Univer- sity. Imagine our amazement upon entering the cha] el of the university, that is considered more l eautiful than St. Peter's Cathedral at Rome, to find Irma Schachner and Dorothea Davison practicing for their double church wedding to take place that night. It seems that while the girls were attend- ing the university, two of the young professors there fell violently in love wth them and hence it culminated in this thrilling romance. Of course we stayed for the event. As Harold was also present at the wedding, we had the opportunity to congratulate h im upon his great success. We were Page Fourteen .vt i amaaaaa CLASS PROPHECY-C0� ,W. also introduced to a charming young lady, who had l een in Harold's class at the University. It was whispered that she was to become his future bride. After visiting other points of interest we returned to Pasadena and I immediately Ijegan preparations to accompany Irene and her husband on their return trip to Washington, D. C. During our trip across the states we stop] ! at Denver, Colorado, and took several sight-seeing trips into the mountains. One day while driving along a beautiful mountain road near Denver, we spied an attractive little Outside Inn. We found the proprietress to l e Eunice Mantle, wlro with her husband had decided to live in her“house by the side of the road and lie a friend to man. She told us that Inez was chief librarian in the beautiful library at Denver. She also said that Nellie was in Denver ami was head nurse at the largest and l est hospital in the city. We enjoyed our visit at tlie refreshing little Ouside Inn and said we would surely look up Nellie and Inez when we wenit l ack to Denver. We did and after having a pleasant visit with both girls started on to Washington. Upon alighting from the train I heard the cry, “Extra! extra! all about the great suffrage election. I bought a paper and looked at the front page, when lo, my eyes beheld the pictures of two ladies, namely Clara Hall and Florence Bertram. It went on to say that Clara Hall, who had always l een a good speaker, was the newly appointed Speaker of the House of Represen- tatives. Florence Bertram, the silent Flo of ’i8 no longer, was elected Senator of New York, because of her glowing speech. “Democracy or Plutocracy.” In the sporting section. I read that AU ert Keck had won the international honor of lieing the l est all-round athlete in the world. Turning a page I noticed an advertisement of a grand opening of one of the newest Paris shops. I made up my mind to attend the opening, as it interested me. Earlv the next morning T entered this particularly dainty Paris shop. I was welcomed at the door by the proprietress who was no other than Mere- dith Bertram. She was pleased to see me and after giving some orders to a floor walker sat down beside me. She told me that she had sent word to one of her models, to come to us. as she was also one of the famous eighteen of ‘tX After hearing this. T looked up and saw a wonderful brunette beauty in a rose tulle creation, advancing toward us. When she was several feet distant. 1 recognized her as F.lsie Distler. Meredith's chief model and a great favorite of society. Meredith told me that much of their exquisite lace and hand embroidering was made bv Edna Bertirenter. She was now engaged in making lover’s knots for the white house curtains. Thev also said that Ruth Bailee's wish had at last come true. Stic had inherit ! several millions from an unknown uncle of hers in Aus- tralia and was a “ladv of leisure. After visiting other points of interest in the East. T returned to Pa a- Page Fifteen MM5M5 CLASS PROPHECY-Continued. dena, where Irene exjiected to live the next year. I was glad that all of my class-mates were in such good circumstances and that I had seen most of them. Nine rails for the eighteen of T8. 4 Mentor $ornt — 0 - H - S — The time draws near, dear Seniors When you and I must part. Each day the end draws nearer. And sadness fills our heart. Tis hard to leave behind us The friends we loved so well And oh! how sad we ll feel when W e hear that old school l ell. But lie content, dear Seniors For you and 1 do know It is a law of nature “All things must come and go.” When we grow old we shall recall When meeting face to face Those dear old days that we have spent In this familiar place. Now as we face life’s Ikitiles Let “Onward” guide you thru Those trials and tribulations That comes to me and you. May G xl who is ever near us Lead all our steps aright While we strive ever “Onward” Until we re thru the fight. Page Sixteen Class Will — O-H-S — • We, the ineml ers of the Senior Class of the O'Fallon High School, real- izing that we are soon to pass front these halls of learning wherein, as in the world, theives will steal, and things, neglected, lose their value, upon the eve of our entrance into that far and unknown world, which lies beyond our scluxd days. Iteing of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to l e our last will and testament. SECTI OX I. Item i. To each and every person in any way connected with this insti- tution for the promotion of knowledge, we leave our very l est regards. Item II. To the high and mighty Juniors we leave our earnest example hoping the class will make up in worth, what it lacks in size. Item m. To the sophomores we leave our quiet and unassuming ways, also much love. Item iv. To the young and tenderly green little Freshmen we bequeath our undaunted courage on program days and our masterful boldness at all times. (They need it.) SECTION II. I. A. J. Keck, will my bashfulness around the ladies to Ellsworth Mc- Geelmn and may he l e a bit less bash fill. My athletic ability. I will to Byron Haven, as it might l e a successful means of reducing his avoirdupois. I. Ruth Lucille Bailey, do bequeath my ability to speak plainly and frank- ly. while reciting, to Halcyon Glenn. (It avoids much beating around the lmsh.) I. Inez Venita Mantle will my knowledge to anyone desiring to make high grades. (A splendid chance for the ambitious.) I. Edna Meredith Bertram, leave my modest and unassuming ways to Inez Distler. provided she makes proner use of them. T. Mary Irene Harrow, will all mv marvelous new words of ten syllables to Webster’s Dictionary. (Avoid all dictionaries without this special suffix.) I. George Arnold Fischer, leave m v flaring neckties to Frank Ro-elierry as he seems to delight in loud ties. H ereafter I shall dress more soberly. To Earl Dawes. I leave the Henderson, when I am through with it. You will need it. unless Martha Powell moves t town. T. Etta G. Bussong. will my everlasting giggle to Agnes Reuss, that her’s may be more lasting. (Tee bee.) natm Page Seventeen CLASS WILL—Continued. 1, Elsie Viola Distler, bequeath my marvelous ability to memorize quo- tations and deliver them at a rate of great rapidity, to Ida Pfeimighausen. (A weapon tried and found true.) 1, Dorothea Margaret Davison, do bequeath to Marie Schaefer my abil- ity to possess two ardent admirers and keep the pleasant lxmd of friendship between them, as 1 think she will l e t he next candidate to till the position. 1. Irma Sophie Sclrachner, leave my bird-like movements and airy step to Helen Bertram (Reduced rations now. The inevitable might happen.) 1. Harold Philip Davison, will my ability to gain victories in the King- dom of Heart� Content to Keith Bassett, as 1 have observed him making light skirmishes in that region. Also my ability to write poetry, which is one of my most valuable assets, 1 assure you. (Further information will be forwarded free of charge.) I, Lucynthia Anna Herzing, lea ve my easy swinging gait to Arta Ohl- endorf. (Hobble skirts have flown Arta. Everything military now-a-days.) 1. Florence Marie Bertram, leave my superfluous frivolity and vivacious disposition to Theodora Schilling. (May she handle them with care as I have done.) I, Edna Elizal eth Bernreuter, will my ability to make lover's knots to Nicholas Feder. (Don't get things in too big a tangle. Nick.) I, Raymond Harold Scott, will my ability to bring forth tears of joy, to Abe Kaplan. (Thy melancholia cuts me to the heart.) I. Clara Beatrice Hall, leave my ability of assisting classmates in distress during class hours to all the professional life savers who follow. (Distressed one: “Is this a zero which I see before me? ) I, Eunice Aleta Mantle do bequeath my startling sarcasm to James Slavin. (Use it sparingly James, for it haveth an enlivening effect.) I. Nellie Mae Roberts, leave my demure looks and winning ways to Evelyn McGeehon to add to her already sweet charms. In witness whereof, we set our hand and seal this ninth day of April, A. D. 1918. “EIGHTEEN OF EIGHTEEN.” Witnessess Sante Fe Trailer, residing at “Walnut Grove. George Washington, residing at Third S St. j Page Eighteen K9BBKB9E9SBEiKnK2B2BQB2K2D B(35 ££3313 aBSSE252E2B3£Hi 3MBmmnmm. 55 3MKZ0imv? ■ (Co 111 ntriirrmcut Ic,xrrrtscs of Class of Kinrtrrit 2?unbrrd a aft Iciylifcru OV If Mon 2Btcjff 'rltuul (O’iFjiUou, Illinois JUraurshaji learning, iflaji (Tlur iitu-ninth Icijthl (O’rlurls (Taylor (Opera IHousr £ Eighteen of Eighteen — O - H - S — Every scholar in our class Industrious to the core Great or small a task may be. we Have time for more The knowledge we are gaining Every day and every night Enjoying it with pleasure Nothing wrong, but right. 0 Fallon High School, three cheers for you 'Faith and Ht� pe. is our motto true Encourage the classes which follow Inspire them with our vim Give them the energy we possess Having it they will win To O'Fallon High we bid farewell Every praise lndongs to you 'Eighteen of Eighteen” now take their leave Never failing to he true. Page Ninteen Hbfru laureate Class uf ’18 Sruitiian learning, iHnjt tnirnlti-si-xHi itiitrtrru liuiihrri� mil� righlrcit at right o'clock icVaugrltral (Church Class Bap Crrrttsrs Class nf ’18” Friday Afternoon, May 24, 2:15 P. M Opening Address Song............. Class History.... Class Poem....... Reading ......... Inst. Duet....... Class Journal Recitation ...... Essay ........... Vocal Duet — O-H-S — ____________________________George Fischer ................................... Class ......................... Eunice Mantle ........................ Meredith Bertram _______________________________Inez Mantle ...........Etta Bussong and Irene Darrow _____Edna Bernreuter and Dorothy Davison ________________4._____________Clara Hall ...............................Albert Keck ...........Etta Bussong and Elsie Distler Class Prophecy.................Ray Scott and Lucvnthia Herzing Oration ................................... Harold Davison Essay ......................................... Irate Darrow Senior Toasts...........'.......................Nellie Rolterts Reading ............................. Florence Bertram Inst. Duet.....................Irma Schaclmer and Elsie Distler Class Will.........................................Ruth Bailey Farewell ............................ Dorothea Davison Page Twenty Page Twenty-one iwwj; V9 yyL2 ' :, jz.- j SENIOR’S •SNAPS- CLASS'fia SENIOR RARES CAUGHT IN THE ACT THE RI6 SEVEN J THE JOLLV FOUR CLA iMn an elicits- 1— THE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The High School Daily PUBLISHED BY THE STAFF OF T8 EIGHTIETH YEAR. O’FALLON HIGH SCHOOL, Wednesday April 10, 1918. No. 106 DANGEROUS REPTILE MAKES ESCAPE Cause of Many Nervous Wrecks Owing to the carelessness of some O.H.S. pupil, a giant gart- er snake, about six inches in length, made its escape from the laboratory. Someone left the lid off its cage and the sav- age monster took advantage of its opportunity and made its adieu. As a result of its mys- terious departure, there was much fear and excitement among the uneasy feminine members of our high school. It was last seen making its departure from the building, much to the relief of all con- cerned. ----OHS----- NEW PUBLICATION Mr. Raymond Scott our noted comedian has just completed a revised edition of the Twenty- Third Psalm. Do not fail to secure a copy. Price 5 jitneys. ---OHS---- LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. MILITARY EFFECTS DISPLA1 in ASSEMBLY HALL. Elsie Distlcr. Price: One Liberty Bond ---OHS----- THE WEATHER Fair tonight with killing frost Thursday fair and warmer. ---OHS----- TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN VICTROLA FACTORY This year's sales broke all of the records. Owing to the in- (Continued on page 4.) CONTAGIOUS DISEASE IS ABROAD. A most mysterious disease is going its rounds. It does not seem to be of very grave char- acter, but gives you a most startling sensation whenever you behold it. The face is a brilliant scarlet and some of the boys are so deceived as to im- agine that it is blushes caused by their ardent glances. Sever- al of our girls came to school looking as though they belonged to the Sioux tribe and were all painted up for action. ----OHS----- NOTICE! By Order of the Mayor of O’Fallon High School All classes will please refrain from holding class meetings Tuesday or suffer the penalty of the law. Tuesday is meetless (meat- less) day. ---OHS----- George Fischer is now the proud owner of a new Hender- son. ---OHS----- BIG FIRE! Valuable Family Silver Melted in Flames. The other day a large fire was found raging in the basement of the school-house furnace. Little Irene Darrow accidently threw a silver spoon in the fur- nace with the paper which was around her lunch. The spoon was later found in the debris perfectly whole and apparently unharmed. Iron can go through a pretty hot fire without melt- ing as evidenced by Irene's s'.roon. ----OHS----- SPECIAL NEXT WEEK Beginning next week an ex- citing serial by Raymond Hair- raiser Scott. It is full of thrills (Continued on page 6.) HORRIBLE ACCIDENT ! ! ! A. J. Keck Seriously Wounded The hero of this narrative was painfully awakened the other morning by his friend H. P. Davison, at that historical place entwined with many mem- ories, the telephone office. In the midst of his dreams Mr. Keck's bed was suddenly drawn from under him and catching his nose on a hook nearby, he was most cruelly ringed, pig- fashion. His friend was great- ly horrified at the culmination of this sad joke and hurriedly escorted him to a nearby doc- tor's office, where several stitches were taken. Mr. Keck was the subject of much sym- pathy for several «lays at school and, elsewhere. He said, in a statement made to a Memini reporter, that he can now fully sympathize with all the poor pigs in pigdom. ----OHS---- CLASSIFIED ADS Artie Ohlendorf. Send 10c in eagle stamps an«l get my new book telling how to have naturally curly hair and a beautiful complexion. For Sale: A fine crop of hair. Address, Nicholas Feder, O'Fallon Ills. R. K. 8. For Sale: A good looking Junior boy. Apply Earl Reiss. Wanted: A girl. Apply Harold Davi- son. Wanted: A pompadour. Apply George Fischer. Page Twenty-three CLASS OF 1919 Junior (£lasa fKnll anfi (Ofiurra — O-H-S — (EIubb (gffirrra Artlnir La ld .........................President Ida Pfennighausen................Secy, and Treas. (Blass (Euliira Pale Blue and Old Gold (Elasa ifluuirr Red Rose. (Elasa iflnllu “Not at the To]), but Climbing. (EIubb tKull Karl Reiss Janice Bertram Earl Dawes Helen Bertram Arthur Ladd Marie Schaefer Walter Hartmann Ida Pfennighausen Elmer Hartmann Junior Hrrar “We, the Juniors, nine in all. When at last our duties' call. Summons us each one by name. Into the Senior class of fame.” “Answer not with sullen looks. But hastily, we'll get our books And to our seats we'll wend our way. And take our studies as our play. So now you see my gracious friends. How we. the Juniors, meet our ends. And to conclude this little scene We'll drink to the Class of Nineteen.’’ “The Thrills of Latin” After about seven gongs of the bell we proceed toward the fronft, where we are destined to stay for forty long minutes. Though our hearts are light, our feet are heavy, and at last we reach our seats. Someone in the back of the room insists upon perpetual talk- ing and after calling for order three or four times we are ready to start. Mr. Runkwitz, to Earl Reiss: “‘Give the principal parts of possum. Earl: I egs, head, tail and---- Then a loud laugh by the class follows. Ten minutes later Arthur gets the joke, when a low gurgling sound is heard, followed by the rest of the class in chorus. Then we resumed, with every- one holding his breath to see if he or she would be the unfortunate one to recite next. Mr. Runkwitz: “Give the declension of the paradigm Amo. Elmer to Dawes: “What did he say he did to him?” Dawes, after a second, answered cautiously, ”1 think he was murdered in London,” whereupon Elmer reesponds with a loud he haw! Mr. Runkwitz, his |xitience totally exhausted, replied stern- ly. “Sit down,” much to Elmer’s pleasure. Mr. Runkwitz: Perhaps we can translate ‘Hercules Strang- ling the Lion.' a little better.” A rthur starts to read and goes along smoothly until he comes to the word “servitutem saying. “Served it to him. Then the greatest of all hilarious laughter was heard by the school when Earl Dawes laughed and almost choked himself the sou ml somewhat resembling the bellow of a rhinoceras. After quiet had l een restored Janice continues and comes to the word, “compressiteins. Then Elmer is heard to say “squeezed him.” He is asked to continue it. but as Mr. Schafer terms it, was saved by the gong. Elmer Jltirhmmn. B ts PaKe Twenty-six Junior Personalities — 0- H -S — ♦ Nickname Antipathy Favorite Study Occupation Helen V. Bertram........“Herman” ......Zoology......... Anti-fat..... Hiding the Imp .. Janice E. Bertram ......“Jeb” .........Loneliness......Noses.........Passing Time...... Ida May Pfennighausen ..“Imp”..........Geometry........Amusements Aesthetic Dancing Marie B. Schaefer ......“Charlie”......Being Teased....A Boy.........Playing Violin... Earl H. Dawes...........“Dream Boy”... Pres, of Lit. Soc Somebody (?).. Loving......... Elmer S Hartmann .......“Dick”.........Parties.........Poetry.......................... Walter H. Hartmann .....“Hapov”........English.........His Hair......Missing School.... Arthur L. Ladd..........“Dude”.........Publicity.......Programs...... Keeping Quiet.. Earl W. Reiss .......... “Tinker”......Junior Girls....Geometry...... Farming.......... “All of you having read these lines Now know the fate of the Junior nine Be it fate or fame or just “old dope,” It mav please you to know we have high hope.” Ambition Lord of all she Surveys ...........Win a Medal ..........Hello Girl .........Society Leader ..Vernon Castle’s Second Being Master Cartoonist .................Orator ........To Make Money .......To be a Husband S'opbotnotxs The Class of 1920 (£laaa (Culnra Pink and White. (Claaa iflnttn ‘Launched, But Not Anchored. (£laaa JFloutrr White Rose. President............. Vice-President........ Secretary.........-... (Dffirrra ...................Keith B. Bassett .........Scranton C. Van Houten ................ nt« inette Pfeiffer (Claaa tKull Roland Friedewald Loring Beedle Alice Bailey Edward Bernreuter Scranton Van Houten Halcyon Glenn John Liaiescli Frank Braun Agnes Reuss Lies Distler Morris Rotlikegel Ellsworth McGeehon Martha Glenn Maurice Ahrens John Proftit Lily Wilhite Al e Kaplan Byron Haven Antoinette Pfeiffer Nicholas Feder Keith Bassett Page Twenty-nine .SMS5S55S2MM3 The Sophomores in 1930 Looking into the future ten years, we see many changes in everything, hut probably the greatest are seen in the class of 1920. Ia ring Beedle has written a book on the “Psychology of the Mus- tache,” and is now enjoying success as a reward for his great lx k. Lily Wilhite, feeling that she was called to the aid of dumb animals, has entered into the service of the Humane Society. Roland Friedewakl (his name's now prefixed by Hon.) is at the height of his success and is now the leading politician of the first ward in Shiloh, and at the bust county election carried all of Shiloh. Edward Bernreuter, no other than the famous Bandy has climlxxl the ladder of fame and is now assistant coach of dramatics and oratory in the Shiloh High School. Martha Glenn seems happy even though she is leading a rather quiet married life. Scranton Van Houten and Keith Bassett who were noted for their dram- atic and musical ability, have achieved great success and are now playing their masterpiece at the Taylor ( | era House. Agnes Reuss, has achieved great success in the line of sclwxd-teaching and is now the great social leader ami educator of her old home town. John Lienesch, growing tired of the ladies, and l eing Ixrthered by so many minor cases, has gone to the far North and is living the life of a hermit. Frank Braun, the “Sophie Hercules. has retired to the underworld and in the boxing world is known as the Dutch Slugger. Halcyon Glenn, growing tired of seeing so much wrong committed in this world, has, with a (tarty of her fellow -beings opened a mission home in St. Louis and has appointed our noble class-mate, Maurice Ahrens, as the rector of it. Ellsworth McGeehon with his -weet tenor voice, made his debut in the operatic world in 1919 by singing and acting the part of “Long Boy. Morris Rothkegel. or the dwarf of the Sophie Class has joined a circus as a pigmy. John E. I’roftit. the geometry fiend, lues Iteen appointed professor of mathematics at the O.H.S. and has achieved great success. Al e Kaplin. although having ]x ssessed a military walk while in High School, has outgrown it to some extent, due to the many worries indicted iqxai him. (for instance his freckles.) Alice Bailey has decided that two can live letter than one and has carried out her theory, and almost every day you can see her family in the park. Nicholas Keder. or the Boy with the Dimples, has retired from work- ing, (that is. his father) and is now manager of a farm in Pontiac. Byron Haven or (the lx y who leaves no shadow) is traveling with a circus, representing Tuesday, as he is so very meatless. Antoinette Pfeiffer ranks high in musical circles and is now the chief organist at church. Inez Distler, or the prima dona of the Sophie Class, has continued her music and now sup|x rts Ellsworth McGeehon in his opera. Page Thirty OUR HIGH SCHOOL HE dear old (). H. S. is a beautiful red brick building sit- Tuated on the comer of Cherry street and St. Louis road. It is surrounded by a terraced lawn, containing beautiful flower beds and lovely shade trees. In the front of the lxtilding are .S]H tless white cement walks, in the rear and on the sides . cinder walks. To the south of the building is the playground with a contplete playground apparatus, ami along its edge runs a little babbling brooklet. The building itself is a huge red brick edifice consisting of thirty-five rooms, on the basement floor nfteeii. first floor nine, second ten. and one on the third floor. The audi- torium which is situated on the second floor is a sjtacious hall containing eighty-four desks. In the front of the room is the desk of the professor who daily drills the lessons into some ]xx r mortal's sleepy head. The walls on lx th sides are lined with picturesque and enlightening pictures, some of them 1 icing. Wood Nymphs. “Sir Galahad. I he Gleaners, “Stag at Bay. “Shakespeare's Birth Place. and Aurora. From the ceiling beautiful cut glass chandeliers and gold fixtures are suspended. A magnificent mahogany piano stands to the left front and near it a library table and chair of the same costly wood. Passing on to the back of the rotxn we find a stand containing a set of encyclo- j edias. a dictionary and a Century Book of Facts. In this place many hours of diligent study are jxissed by the knowledge-seeking students. We now pass a row of six windows glistening like mirrors. In the corner oirposite the encyclo| edia stand is an enormous glass bookcase tilled with historical reference lxx ks of every description. Another item worthv of note in this renowned hall of learning is the waste lxisket which will hold nearly a ton of waste pai er and | em'il shavings. Also along the ledge of the blacklxard are shields, cups, medals and prizes of all kinds won by our athletes. Passing out into the hall we espy a white marble drinking fountain from which the water rushes: and playing around the base arc silver and goldfish. A d x r owning to the right of this leads us into the spacious li- brary. The walls are lined with lxx ’ cases filled with the l est of lx oks and in the center of the r m is a table covered with the latest maga- zine-. |� | ers and pamphlets. The telephone is also in this room and here manv a pleasant little chat takes place with no one but the librarian to hear. A door opening to the left of the fountain leads ns into the office, that sanctified sjx t. What tremors we feel as we enter! We tarrv but a short time for we feel that we are tresspassing. 1 here are also mam other places of interest, but the most important have l een described. —Literary Editor. 4 J Tape Thirty-one MM2BSMX ( lass of 1921 — 0 - H - S — OMrrrs President ................... Frank Roseberry Secretary ....................-..Beatrice Allen (Colnrs Light Green and Pink. iflnttn “We Have Reached the Hills, the Mountains are in View. (Class iFlmurr Pink Carnation. (Class Soil Frank Roseberry Theodora Schilling Vernon Bridges Florence Keck Clifford Corbier Sarah Cohen Harold Morgan Evelyn McGeehon Leslie Proffit Lanrene Daniel. Wilhur Taylor Arta Ohlendorf Leroy Hiles Oml McGeehon James Slaven Irene Behrens Lester Camplxdl Martha Powell Walter Warma Mary McNulty Beatrice Allen Marie Johnson Page Thirty-three Freshies’ Class Hour file Freshies slowly made their way to the recitatu 11 room. It was just 10:45. After forty minutes of vigorous stretching of necks (to look at aeroplanes) the ling-ing-ing of the class l ell was heard. Mists� Klawonn, “Your attention please. After waiting about five minutes for order. “Harold you may give us the story of Book X. of Homers Odysstey.” Harold, “I haven’t got it outlined. ' Miss K. “Why haven’t you? Harold. “1 didn’t have time.’ Miss K. “That’s no excuse. How many of you have this outlined ? Wilbur, “I’ve got it! I know it!” Miss K. emphatically, “Let us have quiet. Theodora you may give the story.” Exclamations from the rear of room “Oh I see it.” “W here?” “I can see it.” “W ay over there by that white cloud.” “Oh yes I see it. “W ell I don’t.” “Oh Evelyn, where are your eyes'?” “Can’t you see it?” ‘No, there isn’t any there.” Miss K. “Haven t you folks ever seen an aeroplane l efore?” Xow please lie quiet. Proceed Theodora.” Theodora. “and then when Ulysseus went to the home of--------- W ilbur, frantically, “That isn’t his name. That isn’t right Miss Klawonn. Miss K. “W ilbur are you going to lx quiet ? I am not going to tell you any more, why you act like a baby.” Five minutes later “Let us have the laughing stopixxl. Go on Theixl ra.” Theodora. “That’s all I know of it.” Mists� K. “Le Roy you may finish it.” W ilbur. “Aw shucks, he always gets to recite. Miss K. very emphatically, “‘That will do. Exclamations from front of room. “What time is it Arta?” “hive minutes to twelve.” At this liooksi are slammed shut and everyone starts to rise. Miss K. “Take you scots. Laurene what is our lestson for to- morrow ? I don’t know.' Miss K. “Please jxiy l etter attention.” “Florence you may tell hlorcnce. “Oh Martha what is it ? After having been inform- ed, die said, “Books X and XI.” Miss K. “Alright. You may jkiss.” Page Thirty-four Page Thirty-five 2BR2BEM . -VjW-1 Page Thirty-six Superior Society — O - H - S — Toward the Close of tlie School Term, F.xact Date Unknown. Dear Readers:— I have lx en informed that you want to hear alxmt the Sti])erior Society. In an imaginary vision I see my readers—a conglomeration of mischievous freshmen, thoughtful sophomores, jolly juniors, dignified seniors, critical editorial staff memiters, beloved teachers; interested townsfolks, honorable school lx ard members, curious and sympathetic friends, and fault-finders. As this vision fades away, another vision appears before my fascinated eyes—the Members of the Siqierior Society—seven seniors, who are just dignified enough to make their work effective, with sprinklings from the other High School classes. In order that you may visualize the Superior Society s mem- l ers lictter, pray put on a good humor (and keep it on). You may borrow my spectacles if you'll use them. Enlarge vour imagination until you can see this illustrious group. With this equipment you should lie able to assimilate the following account of the Superior Society: Ye began our literary venture in 1912. with the idea (as the Society’s name implies) to render the sujjerior program in the O. H. S. We realized that the founding of a literary society is an important event in the history i f a school, it furnishes the student with the opportunity of developing them- selves. “The key which we put into our hands to unlock the ponderous chests of benefits was none other than a definite, determined aim to render siqierior programs. Seeking criticism we appointed critics, and censor committees and elected a competent critic who was one of the teachers. e did nt close our eyes to our imperfections, in a manner somewhat similar to the ostrich, who hides his head and thinks lie's safe because he cannot see his pursuer. Avoiding the folly of such a mistake and profiting bv the criticism we received, we strove onward until now our superior programs are an established fact. Regarding the unpleasant things which turn up as “‘stepping stones to greater succest-i, we are going to keep our society “The Superior one and strive to make it a | erfect one (a high aim. but one generally falls below one’s aim). You say. what makes your society siujierior ? There are obvious reasons. There is talent, well devel ed. high ambition, vim. wit and humor, not only Superior Society spirit, but High School spirit, musical and oratorical, en- thusiasm. sincerity, self-confidence, and implicit trust in our ability to come ( lit victorious in our campaign for superiority. Many officers have lieen elected for the High School Literary from our midst. Our excellent High School Literary Constitution was suggested by George Fischer, the president of the O. H. S. Literary Society, who is a member of the Superior Society. Originality is the instrument we frequently use to enliven our pro- grams and prevent them from Incoming monotonous. 1™ Thus we introduced Page Thirty-seven SUPERIOR SOCIETY— Continued original, unexpected ? ? ? ? ? such as parliamentary drill, cross readings (which are similar to delates) patriotic dialogues, salutation of and Old Pst ! ! ! ! confidentially. I believe the audiences of the literary societies will unhesitatingly state that our programs are superior. To you who haven t attended our programs� . I'd say: Kind readers, our programs come to hear, And their superiority acknowledge with a cheer IVc'll welcome, welcome, welcome yc And our superior programs superior will be For if we always do our best Our best will better grow The “Superior rep will stand the test And superior programs show. Farewell, kind readers. I have the honor of subscribing myself. A memlier of the Suiiierior Society. CLARA HALL. p_ Upon re-reading this I find 1 forgot to state the names of the Superior Society memliers. They are as follows: Harold Davison Arthur Ladd Janice Bertram Edna Bernreuter Dorothea Davison Inez Mantle Walter Hartmann Marie Schaefer Sarah Cohen Marie Johnson Exelyn McGeehon Nellie Roberts Florence Keck Agnes1 Reuss Halcyon Glenn Roland Friedewald Scranton Van Houten Nicholas Feder Loring Beedle Theodora Schilling Lawrence Daniel Clara Hall Three cheers for the “Superior Society. msm Page Thirty-eight m ffisanaBaEiKZBaHBraBanBaBnaEBKaQBUBBras Junior Red Cross O-H-S — + OFFICERS Mr. E. H. Runkwitz.... President Miss Edna Klawonn Secy, ami Treas. Supply Committee. Harold Davison. Chairman Earl Dawes A he Kaplan Ida Pfennighausen Mary Irene Darrow Work Committee. Ln Cynthia Herzing Chairman Marie Schaefer Inez Mantle Agnes Reuss Theodora Schilling Belgium Relief Committee. Earl Reiss Chairman Dorothy Davison Philip Samson Janice Bertram Coring Beedle At the ! eginning of the new year, January 1918, a Junior Red Cross Unit was organized by the students of the O'Fallon High School. Accordingly the alxwe officers and committees were elected. Two evenings a week, Tuesday and Thursday were chosen for Red Cross work. On these evenings the workers met in the laboratory and while some knitted others cut and sewed bandages. Quite a bit of heretofore unknown talent was discovered and put to g xxl use. All the pupils of the High School are memliers, so too per cent, signs grace the Auditorium windows. Everyone is patriotic All work for Uncle Sam. Whenever work is given us. Each does’ what 'er he can. And we can do a world of good We work, we sew, we knit, We're helping those across the sea. We want to do our bit. —Lit. Editor. iQnQri Page Thirty-nine WWW M2B2BSM2BSB2BS2B imzsmmmmi OMEGAS Aspirations of the Talented Omegas — O - H - S — a o o o Earl Dawes Florence Bertram Raymond Scott Alice Bailey Vernon Bridges Irma Schachner. Earl Reiss ....... I lies Di-tler ... Frank Braun. Lily Wilhite Walter W’arma Meredith Bertram Play a Dutch Pull Out 'To Become a Great Pianist To Be an Acrobat .........Make a Stump Speech .................Play the Fiddle To Become a Humorist Play Huckleberry Finn To Become a Great Actress Play a Bass Drum .................Play the Piano ...............Give an Oration To Become a Great Violinist John Proffitt Write Essays on Geometry Ida Pfennighausen To Become the (). . .S'. Star Debater Morris Rothkegel To Take Tom Thumb's Place Mary McNulty To be a Movie Star Clifford Corbier. .................................To be a Clown Keith Bassett det the Part of Romeo Harold Morgan Serenade Evelyn Edward Bernreuter To be the Leader of the O.H.S. Quartette Maurice Ahrens' Recite Love Ballads Over the Telephone Philip Samson .Master Dialect Recitations lames Slaven 7 Become a Second Paderewski f Si JfS J Page Forty-one Whittiers — O-H-S — Abe Kaplan “Speech Is Great, But Silence Is Greater’’ Martha Powell “She Speaks. Behaves and .-lets Just as She Ought Percy Hill “And Still the Wonder Grew, Hcnv One Snvall Head Could Carry all He Knc'w Etta Bussong.......................“Forever Smiling, Blithe and Gay” Ellsworth McGeehon................“He Would be Above the Clouds” Eunice Mantle........... “A Daughter of the Gods, Divinelx Tall” Alljert Keck .....................“ Was Born to Loftier Things Elsie Mistier “You Know say Just What I Think, Nothing More nor Less” John Lienesch...........................“Better Late Than Never” Ruth Bailey ..................“Some Day to be a Lady of Liesure” Byron Haven..................... ‘‘He has no Sense of Ills to Come. No Cares Beyond the Day” Antoinette Pfeiffer.“Be Good Sweet Maid and let Who Will be Clc ccr“ John Schotnaker..............“Men of Few I Fords are the Best Men Helen Bertram...“She Has Cute Ways, But She Weighs Too Much” Leroy Miles.....“What Is the Need of Brains When One Has Beauty” Anta Ohlendorf.......“ I am so Fresh the Grass grows pale with Envy as I Pass” Leslie Proffitt.........“II hy do You Take Yourself so Seriously” Lucynthia Herzing.... I 'was Always Particular not to Wear Anything Loud in Millinery Wilbur Taylor........ Something Between a Hindrance and a Help” Oral McGeehon.................“As Modest a Maid as One Shall Sec Lester Campbell...............“What Is There in a Name Anyhow” Beatrice Allen........................ “Not as Serious as She Looks Frank Rosel erry.................“And When a Lady’s in the Case You Know all Things Give Place” Irene Behrens........ ..... “Why am I Blessed with all the Virtues Mary Irene Harrow............‘“As Winsome a Lass as You Will Find” Page Forty-four Pa e Forty-five Senior Marshmallow Roast Birthday Party On April 19, the Senior Class gathered ait the home of Clara Hall to celebrate her eighteenth birthday anniversary. It was quite an interesting affair, Clara having lieen eighteen on the 18th of April in 1918 and celebrat- ing by entertaining the eighteen of '18. The guests were entertained by playing games and by vocal and violin selections. At a late hour a dainty luncheon was served after which some one was heard to remark, “You Seniors have a very uncomfortable look. They ate too much. which was not disputed in the least. About twelve o’clock all sang “Home, Sweet Home, and departed wishing Clara many more happy birthday anniversaries and hoping she would celebrate all of them in the same manner as this. — O - H - S — President Fischer’s call to arms, to wage war on a tril e of Marsh- mallows, Octo1 er second, was speedily responded to by seventeen eager Seniors, ready to sacrifice even their lives to free a certain confectionery of Marshmallows. .About seven o'clock, at the sound of the bugle, the Senior regiment, under the leadership of Miss Klawonn, an exqterienced general of '17, assembled on the school-house lawn, armed to the teeth with long spears, matches, and even clulis. The lieutenants of our army, Scott and Fischer, were each in possession of a pistol to keep all scouting desperadoes from interfering or delaying our intended march. Alxmt seven-thirty o'clock the)' l egan the march westward to the field of lxittle. And then what a slaughter took place! They were not content with merely stabbing these poor marshmallows but. hanging them on the ends of their spears, they held them over a fiery bed of coals. Slowly these helpless pale faces changed their color and Mongolians writhed in their places. Some of the careless Seniors allowed them to attain the ebon shade of the Africans when they weren't watching them closely enough. The odor of something burning brought them hurriedly back to their senses and with with a cry of dismay they hastily snatched them from the fire, hut some of them were even cremated. However, the majority attained a rich, golden brown color and were eagerly devoured by their foes. After the last of this race had been consumed and the war dance given, the army returned home, singing songs of victory. Page Forty-six 2B2S2S Senior Hallowe’en Party Having been rather quiet ami studious for alxmt three weeks, we Seniors decided to celebrate by having a Hallowe en I arty. After much discussion as to a “sjxxjky” place in which to have it we concluded the schoolhouse to l e the “sixx kiest,” so accordingly we assembled there on the evening of Octol er thirty-first. When we arrived at the front entrance, in which a faint light was flickering, we were met with a weird, ghostly figure, who demam led of us in a thin piping voice the password. After giving it we entered the building. There we stood, trembling with fear, surrounded on all sides by bare walls ami dark rooms, containing nothing but rows of empty seats. Strange noises were heard everywhere—every step had a creaking sound. We called and were answered by shrieks of laughter, very witch- like in sound, indeed. We wended our way in the direction of the laughter ami what a sight greeted our eyes: Black cats ready to spring at nt-: witches with threatening broomsticks; Jack O’Lanterns with fierce, fiery eyes. After each had regained his senses from the terrible frights. Hal- lowe’en games were played until alxmt eleven oclock, when lunch was served. About twelve o'clock, fearing more scares, all departed. Twins Entertain On January fourteenth, the members of the Senior Class were en- tertained at the home of Inez and Eunice Mantle. The evening was siient in playing games ami listening to the victrola. But it seemed as if the Ixivs finally grew envious of the great voices of John McCormack and Caruso on the victrola and desired to show us wlvat they could do. Suddenly there struck up in one corner of the room the beautiful mellow strains of “Moonlight Bay.” The victrola was hushed—the room grew serenely quiet, all sat with wondering faces, for they knew not whether lo weej) or rejoice to think that the class of 18 pissessed such rarely talented jiersons. After due congratulations and encouragement had l een given more games were played until alxmt eleven oclock when lunch was served, after which the class departed having sjvent a most delightful evening. Page Forty-seven St. Patrick’s Party — O - H - S — • On the evening of March 16, 19 18, the Seniors gathered at the home of Irma Schachner for a St. Patrick's party. Everyone came especially dressed for the occasion, which meant of course, plenty of greenery. Each person, as soon as he arrived, was given an Irish name, to which he respond- ed the remainder of the evening. And so Irene. Etta, Raymond and Harold were in existence no longer, but instead Molly Maloney, Eileen Shannon, Dennis O'Toole and Micky Eee. 'Pile house was artistically decorated with green ribbon and shamrocks. The music of the evening consisted of songs of old Ireland. Molly Maloney and Eileen Shannon called repeatedly for “Molly My Irish Molly” and Eileen. All of the games were characteristic of St. Patrick's day. The prizes were of the same character. Miss Nora O'Rouchy. nee Elsie Dirtier, received a beautiful box of pale green writing paper and Maggie Murphy, nee Lucynthia Herzing, a box of green and white confectionery. Dennis O’Toole. Mr. Raymond Scott, received a lteautiful green tie which he immediately donned with the aid of his valet Mr. Micky Fee, Harold Davison, who almost succeeded in hanging him. Kitty Dooley, Miss Nellie Roberts, was some- what shocked when she unwrapped her prize. When 'what to her wondering eyes should appear, But a green 'writhing snake, which caused her much fear. It wa- an exact representation of the tiny garter snake, which caused so much excitement at school. The games were very unique and entertain- ing. In one of the games a player was blindfolded and given three trials to cut the string which held a pair of scissors suspended from the chandelier. Several had great luck in doing this sMmt. Miss Susie McKennis, Ruth Bailey, after having cut the string at the first trial, declared it was quite a pat-trick. Maggie Murphy and Mickey Fee caused much merriment among their classmates by dancing a waltz blindfolded. Most of the time thev collided with the wall and stq i ed on everyone’s toes including their own. About eleven o'clock a dainty luncheon was served, the color scheme of each course being green and white, the class colors. Afterwards more games were played until the solemn hour of midnight arrived and then the Seniors departed, all agreeing that Irma's St. Patrick’s party had indeed been a success. 1 Ass’t Editor The C). H. S. B. B, Banquet -O-H-S- On Saturday evening, March «intli. a party was given by the High School students at the Masonic Hall, in honor of the Basket Ball teams of ‘18 to “show the students’ appreciation of the splendid work done by the boys during the year, and especially at the Centralia l'ournament. Many new and interesting games were played, in which all merrily par- tici|� ated. Prof. L. A. Shafer delivered an excellent address in l� ehalf f the Basket Ball teams, the High School showing their esteem by applauding vigorovtdy each time some memorable feat of the team was mentioned. A Hoover luncheon was then served, after which Miss Klawonn pre- sented each member of the team with a lieautiful carnation. All departed at a projier hour having spent a most enjoyable evening. Sophomore Sleighing Party — 0 - H - S — Jingle Hells. Jingle Hells. Jingle nil the way, O what fun, it was to ride In a four horse open sleigh. One clear, cold and snowy evening in that dull month of January, the jolly Sophies of our O. H. S.. began bustling around in joyful anticipation of that long looked-for sleigh-ride. The moon had risen high alxne the horizon and thousands of sparkling stars were glistening upon the fields of drifted snow. Scarcely were they wrapped up warm in blankets ami huddled up closely when much to their astonishment, one of the most careless lxws of the class fell head-first into a drift of snow. He was immediately rescued ami taken lxick to the sleigh. All seated once more they were ready to go further. . . . ’ The entertainers of the evening liegan the program by singing some of their well-memorized selections. Their repertoire was pleasing to all listeners. . Finally their heads began t droop and the tinkling of the l clls grew faint, as' the horses plodded their weary way home. W hen they arrived there, they still found: The Honre Hires burning, and Although their hearts are yearning For just one more Sophie Sleighride; Those fleeting hours with their dreams have passed. Hut will nexer be forgotten by the Sophie Class. “A Modern Surprise” Scene—Home of Ray Scott. Time—March 21, 1918. DRAM ATI S PERSONAE. The Senior Class of T8. Synopsis. Act I. Scene I.—Senior class assembled about one block from Ray’s home. Someone telephones and is informed that he is away. Scene II.—The relay to Ray's home. Act II. Siene I. The arrival. Seniors quietly conceal themselves in a room at the rear of the house. Scene II.—(a) The sound of footsteps on the porch, (b) Entrance of Ray. (Initial Incident.) (c) Seniors spring at him with loud cries of “Surprise! Surprise! (Climax) Ten minute intermission during w hich Raymond regains his breath. Act III. Scene I.—Living room in same house. Seniors plav charades, pumpkin confessions, etc., Song—“The Rise and Fall of the Pompadour. Seniors.' Scene II. Arrival of eats to which they do great justice. (Resolving Force.) b Scene III.—The Dqiarttire. THE RESULT. (a) The ruination of Ray's pompadour—it has never lain straight since then. (b) Eighteen Seniors in school on the following dav. sorelv in need of sleep. Freshman Party The Freshman Class was pleasantly entertained at the home of Beatrice Allen on Wednesday evening January thirtieth. Almost all members of the class were present. I he evening was s|K-nt in playing various games. Musical selections also furnished a part of the entertainment. A lx nit eleven o’clock a dainty luncheon was served after which the guests departed, all declaring it to lx? one of the most enjoyable evenings in the Freshman vear. After a strenuous year of hard studying, the eighteen of '18 feeling time-worn ami weary decided to have a hayride to brighten them up. On the morn of May twenty-firrt. the sun rose with all his glory and called the Seniors to get ready for a hayride. So after alxiut an hour of ex- cited waiting at the city park, the vehicle which was to take the Seniors to their destination, whatever it might lie. arrived. It was a wonderful old hay frame, drawn by two beautiful horses, who looked as if they could stand the strain and noise of the Seniors pretty well. After driving through the city's most prominent tltorough fares. attract- ing much attention and causing many a weary laborer to drop his work and run and look, we left this city and started c ut the Lebanon road, going we knew not where. We were entertained on the way by many beautiful tenor solos rendered by our honorable Ray Scott, and many acrobatic stunts preformed by H. 1’. Davison, out in the clover fields. Many were the times we junified out and helped push the wagon up some steep hill or to hold it l ack when going down one. About eleven-thirty o'clock we noticed the class growing rather s lemn. They seemed to have lost the vigor and fun they possessed in the m ruing. One of them almost fell over in a faint. It was then we realized that we were growing faint for want of food, so we discovered a nice little shady spot, right near a little pond, where we pitched cam]� and revived ourselves. After we had eaten lunch we realized that it was just about as well to l e faint for lack of food as in misery for having eaten too much. After reaming about the place, taking pictures, performing vaudeville stunts, we again started on our way ami seeing we were not far from Lebanon, we decided to go there. In about an hour we were driving down Main street in that old town, causing the same excitement as we had in the morning here. After resting a while under an old shade tree we again started on our way, this time the way pointing to O'Fallon. We rode until we came to Engel's Creek where the water enticed the boys so much that they could not resist the temptation and went swimming in their clothes, much to the envy of the less fortunate girls who had to sit and wait for them. But soon we again started on the final journey homeward, and as we neared O'Fallon our classmates l� egin to leave us as we pass the different homes, all happy but sunburned. May twenty-fir-t will always be held in memory by the Eighteen of '18. as all the Seniors vowed it was the happiest dav the class had ever s] ent. ugs2025jygygyoyBy{ sjyoys Patriotic Party O - H - S — On May eighteenth, the Eighteen of '18 were entertained at the home f Lucynthia Herzing. Tire house was beautifully decorated in our national colors. Games and patriotic songs were the features of the evening. A most interesting game was one in which each guest was asked to show his poetical ability by writing a short poem on. “The Eighteen of '18. 11 of the poems were very good, but the following one. written by Ruth Lucille Bailey was adjudged the l est. since it combined lx th truth and humor and seemed to express the main thought of the Senior Class in the fewest words: “The Eighteen of '18 are a pretty good bunch. They are especially fond of eating lunch They are very jolly and full of fun And prefer ham between a bun.” Each pen-on was then asked to write the most thrilling incident of his or her life. Many were imaginary tales of hair-breadth escapes, roblieries and the like. The class had never before realized that they were so g x l at bluffing and exaggerating as these stories manifested. Dainty refreshments were served which were carried out in red. white and blue, after which each member of the class was presented with a beautiful white rose, the cla-s flower. All departed at a late hour, deeming I.u Cynthia a very entertaining hostess. PEANUT STAB On Friday evening. May seventeenth, Mary Irene 1 farrow entertained the Class of '18 with a peanut stab at her home at Persimmon Dale. This just suited the class, for as we know roasting, stabbing and such dangerous occujiations seem to be their favorite pastimes. Things were running along rather quietly, when suddenly one of the most terrible screeches ever tittered rang through the ears of the terrified class. Each stopped expectantly, only to see Ruth Bailey squeezing the very life out of her finger anil moaning with pain, while she extracted from it a hat pin. fully eight inches in length. The Spirits of Turpentine were immediately summoned, which succeeded in relieving the pain of the finger and in main- taining its natural -ize. Ruth explained that she had just been a little con- fused and mistook her finger for a peanut, thereby causing such a catastrophe. lien the excitement hail calmed down all proceeded to stab and with no more serious accidents the contest ended with Irma Schachner winner of the first prize arid Dorothy Davison the winner of the booby prize. After lunch had been served, songs were sung and games played until the toot of the car whistle aroused the guests' to their senses and after much breathless running with hat ami coat in hand, they made the car and returned Home to sjierid the rest of the night in stabbing peanuts and fingers in their d reams. Page Fifty-two p zsmmmwmBZE asaBBBasBBEBas mam mnumjBu minmnmnMjnnaMmM a Junior-Senior Banquet — 0-H -S ♦ On Wednesday, May twenty-sencond, the annual Junior-Senior han |iiet was held at Masonic Hall. The hall was neatly decorated in the Seniors colors, green and white. '1'he Juniors proved themselves very entertaining, having prowled an unceasing supply of interesting games, in addition to other amusements. A game which proved very interesting yet amusing, was one in which each person was asked to write as many slang words as he or she knew. Of course all labored diligently to get the nil st. when much to their surprise, the prize was awarded to Mrs. L. A. Shafer, who had the least. About t wel ve o’clock all repaired to the dining mom where a three course supper awaited them. 'Pile tables were artistically decorated in green and white, which was also the predominating color of the different courses. Earl Dawes acted as toastmaster for the evening and many new toasts were given by members of the different classes. At a late hour all departed, the Seniors vowing the Juniors bail indeed given them a pleasant evening., and hoping the Juniors of next year would entertain them as royally as they had entertained us. iwgti Pageant Play A PIONEER PAGEANT-PLAY Presented by the Pupils of the O’Fallon Public Schools Opera House, Tuesday Evening, May 7th, 8 O’clock. Miss Liberty .......................................................Clara Hall Young America ..................................................Harold Davison Illinois .....................................................Theodora Schilling George Washington ...........................................Ellsworth McGeehon A friend .................................................... Dorothy Davison Imagination ..................................................... Etta Bussong DeSoto ..................................................................... Abe Kaplan Daniel Boone ........-..-.......................................Edward Bemreuter David Crokett ...........................................................Maurice Ahrens INDIANS Ida Pfennighausen. Marie Schaefer, Janice Bertram, Elsie Distler, Irene Behrens, Florence Keck. Lafayette .................................... ..................John Proffit .................-..............................-.....—...Keith Bassett Clark ............................................................Arthur I ad l J,‘ke ..................-............... -.............-........Nicholas Feder Fremont .....................................................Scranton Van Houten Electricity ......-...-........................................ Lily Willhite Steam .......................................................... Ixrring Beedle Telephone ....-......................................... Antoinette Pfeiffer Telegraph .........................................................Agnes Reuss Kit Carson .................................................... Frank Roseberrv Sante Fe Trailer............................................................john Liepesch Columbus ..................................................... Raymond Scott Miles Standish ...................................................Earl Dawes Priscilla ...........-........................................... Irma Schachner Champlain ....................................................... Albert Keck I kalle ...............................................................- Elmer Hartman Father Marquette .......................................................... Earl Reiss Colonel Cody— “Buffalo Bill” .................................. George Fischer John Smith ..................................................... Frank Braun Pocahontas ..................................................... Elsie Distler William Penn ................................................... Byron Haven Dftse ’r R°ss ............................................ Mary Irene Darrow The West .................................................. Lucynthia Herzing FIRST GROUP OF THIRTEEN COLONIES. Leroy Hiles, Roland Friedewald, Vernon Bridges, Lester Campbell, Clifford Corbier, George Darrow, Harold Morgan, Leslie Proffit, Raymond Brendel, Wilbur Taylor, Walter Warma, Warren Scott, Alga Hall. SECOND GROUP OF THIRTEEN STATES Beatrice Allen, Martha Powell, Martha Glenn, Halcyon Glenn, Evelyn McGeehon, Alice Bailey, Laurene Daniel, Sarah Cohen, Oral McGeehon, Marie Johnson, Mary McNulty, Helen Bertram, Arta Ohlendorf. PURITAN GIRLS. Inez Mantle, Nellie Roberts, Ines Distler, Ruth Bailey, Florence Bertram, Edna Bern- reuter, Meredith Bertram, Eunice Mantle. PURITAN BOYS. Theodore Schomaker. Elmer Yanda, Raymond Bailey, Melvin Brewer. Israel Cohen, Lillian Davis, Jennette Hubbard, Hazel Bernhardt, Verla Scott, Gertrude Rapp. ATTENDANTS TO MISS LIBERTY. Paul Bernhardt, Mildred Mitchell, Edward Creed, Flora Schneider. SOLO:— “Keep the Home Fires Burning”............................. Ines Distler CHORUS—Red Cross Nurses—Boy Scouts. Page Fifty-four PACjEAN I PLAY—Continued. Shkc everyone desires ti lie patriotic, especially so, at this particular time, the pupils of the O.M.S. in the hahit of presenting' a plav each year, this year presented the patriotic pageant play “America. it differed greatly from the two and three act dramas usually given by the High Sch x 1 students and proved very interesting and successful. ’Hie pageant is a review of American history and begins with the dis- covery of America by Columinis. All the men who helped make the history of this country are introduced to Young America by Miss Liberty and each character gives a review of his accomplishments. All of the characters were arrayed in elalxirate costumes, which added much to the effectiveness of the pageant, I he stage settings also presented a most pleasing aj� | earance. Various songs during the play, a Hag drill. Indian Dance, and other features were highly appreciated. At «the close of the ] ageant, a present day scene was presented. It w ts a scene of Our own cant]) life as it now exists. A group of .American soldiers were sitting around their tent, smoking, reading and writing. Year- ly sat a group of Red Cross Nurses, knitting and sewing, who sang “Keep the Home hires Burning. Phis tableau proved very effective and impress- ive and was carried home in the hearts of many of those present, whose own sons or brothers. ] erhaps are. or will be presenting just such a scene, not on the stage, but in reality. The entire jiageant was a great success due to the untiring efforts and helpful guidance of Miss Klawoun. It is to her that we owe the success of the play. The co-operation of all the students who took part in the pageant proves that each and every one was desirous of doing his or her “patriotic bit.” Social Editor. Page Fifty-five I m - £ - • s -sJL- +'41 S� yi itu av? fvT itfT ivlf SxT avTysft7w :• r '7� -V'r;.-'� :,7i iiiGZ lGZj ' '• • '• ' a Pa e Fifty-six Page Fifty-seven ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION — O-H-S — President........... Harold P. Davison Vice-President........... Albert J. Keck Treasurer............. Edna E. Klawonn Secretary Etta G. Bussong Student Manager Albert J. Keck The Athletic Association of the O. H. S., (which was organized in the term of '15-T6) has attained the greatest of its achievements this term. 'Hie members of the Association have always l een loyal, giving their utmost support to the team. The Association lias aroused the interest of the students and the townsmen and the Basket Ball Team of ' 17-AX has done some of the liest work that has ever lieen done in O’Fallon or elsewhere. W hy? Because the Association was loyal and always ready to help the lioys. The memliers of the team knowing the students to lie in liack of them have striven to do their liest in return. They have played the strongest teams and have made scores for which they may lie proud as is seen in the schedule on a following jiage. And it has given the O. H. S. team the reputation of lieing one of the liest and fastest in Southern Illinois and one to lie feared by ojiponents. So you see what the Athletic Association has done for the team and for the school. It has lieen a success financially as may lie seen by the following rejxirt: TREASURER’S REPORT—O. H. S. A. A. 1917-18. Dues to date $ 38.60 Game receipts to date 316.57 Total receipts to date............... $ 355.17 Expenditures—by cash $ 47.-25 Expenditures—by check 238.58 Total expenditures $ 285.83 Balance on hand $ 69.34 !■ •• .’; w: ,vfy. .-• :; : w v m • Tryl ffol T T l(iy§ • BASKET BALL — O - H - S — • • Individual Scores YV. H. Hartman 228 Keck ............. 201 Davison ........... 86 Bernreuter ...... 14 Braun............... o E. Harman .......... 4 Total Opponents 349 Total O. H. S.-....533 Percentage of Team 750 11. P. Davison, captain, running guard, active, powerful, hard fighter, always in the game and always trying. His absence next year will leave a place hard to fill, he having lieen in the team three years. A. J. Keck, manager, running forward, witty, quick, sharp, right there when it comes to starring. He is noted for his long shots and was on the team three years. His aljsence will l e greatly felt next year. V. H. Hartmann, stationary forward, husky, good shot, speedy, a terror to his guard. With the aid of Keck and Davison, he piled up a big score. E. Bernreuter, center, rather short, but an excellent jumper. After the tip. Ed was right there when it came to getting the lxdl to our forwards. F. Braun, stationary guard, large, robust, strong, a terror to all forwards. Although making no pants, Braun hel] ed the team by holding down the o|� ponents. He will l e a great help to next year's squad. Substitutes. E. Hartman. A. Ladd. P. E. Samson. M. A. Ahrens, E. Mc- C.eehon. Our second team was always ready to lend the first team a helping hand. Basket Ball The first week of this term saw the Ix ys in uniform each evening after school, 'l'here were about fifteen of them trying for the team, everyone of them anxious to l e one of the team and all good workers. Finally the team was selected; Keck. L. F., Hartman, K. F., F. Bemreuter, C., Braun, L. G., Davison, R. G. Keck and Davison being the only two from last year’s team. Full of ambition, but having little practice the O. II. S. played the Alumni and were defeated by a score of 22-27. This may l� e said to l e due to the fact that the Alumni team consisted of five of the l est players that ever graduated from the O. H. S., three of them having been of last year's team. Not daunted by this defeat, but fired with aspiration we journeyed to Marissa to play the T. II. S. In this game we played real Ixisket ball, not heeding the very disagreeable hall, and defeated than 24-14. The Carlyle T. H. S. was our next prey with a score of 44-13. Here the Iwiys had team work down to perfection, the guards holding down the Carlyle score, while Hartman and Keck ran our score up until the end of the game. Next we met Highland on their own tl � or. Their hall had a low ceiling like ours, so the forwards were right at home, shutting out the Highlanders in the lust half, 21-0. I he second half was played slowlv as we knew we had them defeated, 39-14. ( ur next game was with Sparta, a very strong team this year. Their court was inconvenient for us with its long high goals. In the first half the O. H. S. was in the lead with 3-0, Uit unused to the high goals did not make many ponits, so were walloped by Sparta, 61-7. After Sparta we played Coulterville. who was easily trounced w ith --27. Braun was knocked out but remained in the game, helping Davison do some excellent guarding. 1 Ik r leanest game of the sea-on was played with Highland n our home lloor. Highland praised O'Fallon’s fastness and clean placing which made possible our victory of 57-12 over than. Our game at Collinsville was most unfavorable, with goal bait, lloors slick and with revenge burning in the breasts of the Collinsville lx,vs against us for the drubbnig they receiver! from us at the Basket Ball Tournament, at Centralia last year. Therefore the play lieing rough and («Ids against us, we were the losers 35-13. e had planned a game with Sparta on our own court, so as to get evat w ith than for the walloping we had received at their hands, but calleri it off because of the heavy excise. Had the game l een played, we know our team would have beai victorious. The team now positive that they could defeat the Alumni, challenged than to a game and defeated them 68- 18. The Alumni were astonished and then confessed that we had one of the finest teams that ever played in O'Fallon. Bandy got some dandy tip-offc in this game, while Davison, and Braun helix-d Hartman and Keck each tally 30 points. Basket Ball 'Hie O. H. S. was the first team to l eat Edwards ville on her own, floor this season, with 21-14. Everyone played his best and Davison, Keck and Hartman put on their three men combination, showing Edwardsivlle real playing. Collinsville T. II. S. received the same kind of treatment front O'Kallon as they had given us. Although the game was rough, all escajted injury. After the game Collinsville a|x logized for their reatment of the O. H. S. I toys while there and admitted our team to l e letter than they, as is now seen in the score 29-13 favor O. H. S. After such great success we deckled to battle some stronger team. So we obtained a game with McKendree's first team. This was the hardest and closest game of the season. At the end of the first half the score was in our favor 10-K. W ith gritted teeth and wildly liesiting hearts we went into the game and came out victors 26-11. Games had l een scheduled with Maris-a and Edwardsville at O'Fallon, but l� ecause of the blizzard and the car service were ixwtponed. Our lx ys played McKendree at Lelianon and were defeated 31-5 with much work on McKendree’s side, it being no easy matter to defeat our team. Marissa, confident of wiping up the floor with us, was surely disajijioiiitecl when they found the tables turned on them ami we wiped up the floor with them 58-16. Again Hartman. Davison and Keck piled up the score. Next we played at Carlyle. Here a little hard fighting was done, hut Carlyle s km liecame reluctant and were beaten 29-26. In this game Keck showed his ability in making long shots. The last game of the season was played at home with Edwardsville. Edwardsville took the lead, hut soon was surpassed by the O'Kallonites. 36-12. SCHEDULE 1917-18. At O’Fallon At Marissa A t O'Fallon At Highland ....- ....(X-t. 12..... .....Oct. 19 .... .....Oct. 26 _____Nov. 2...... At Sparta .....................Nov. 9 ..O. 11. O. H. ..O. H. ..O. H. ..O. H. S. 27 Alumni 32 S. 24 1. Marissa 14 S. 44........ Carlyle 13 S. 39 Highland 14 S. 7......... Sparta 61 At Coulterville Nov. 10 O. H. S. 63 .... Coulterville -V O'Fnllon N'ov. 16 O. H. S. Highland 12 At Collinsville Nov. 23 O. H. S. 13 Collinsville 35 t O'Fallon Dec. 7 O. H. S. 68 lumni 18 At Edwardsville Dec. 14 O. H. S. 21... Edwardsville 14 At O'Fallon Dec. 21 O. H. S. 29 Collinsville ■3 t O’Fallon Jan. 4.. O. H. S. 26 McKendree 1 t t 1 ,pJwn vn Jan. 26... O. H. S. McKendree 31 t Feb. 16 O. H. S. 58 Marissa 16 At Carlyle - Feb. 20 O. H. S. 29 Carlyle 26 At O'Fallon Feb. 22.. O. H. S. 36 Edwardsville 12 Basket Ball O. H. S. AT TOURNAMENT. The O. H. S. Basket Ball Team again entered the Tournament held at Centralia, Illinois. March i. 2, 101K. We had exjiected to rank in the first division as last year, hut were very unfortunate to get Centralia (the winning team) for our first game. Centralia has a gorxl strong team, hut no 1 etter than our team. Centralia excelled us in height, not one man being under six feet tall. Itis through height that they had the advantage over us. not through skill. We feel certain that our team of this year was the best in several years. e also l elicve that had the O. II. S. played any other team l� esides Centralia, the result would have lieen entirely in our favor. In the second half of the game after we knew we were defeated the O. II S. second team was put in the game to give them a hit of it, so that they, the coming team of ‘18-19 may he the victors of the tournament next year. TRACK The custom heretofore had l een that after the Basket Ball season was over the lxns donned their track suits. But that cust m has l� een dropped for this year and the lx ys are to help on the farms, instead of entering track events. u]x n the suggestions of Su] erintendent Blair of Illinois Schools and Burridge Butler, Federal State Director of Illinois, because they are needed on the farms to help raise f xxl for the Allies that we may win the war and lead the world into Democracy. And we. the students of the O. H. S. are proud that our boys have show n their patrioti-an in accepting the suggestions. Therefore the best records made in O’Fallon still are as follows: Fifty ard Dash.............William Beedle .... Hammer Throw (12 lbs.)._.....John Coupin ....... Discuss Throw ...............George W. Ladd..... Running High Jump ..._.......George W. Ladd too ard Dash...............Chester Haqier ____ Standing Broad Jump..........George Bernreuter ... Half Mile —............. -...Oliver Joseph ..... Standing High Jump...........John Zaph ......... Running Broad Jump Geo. Bernreuter .... 21 ft. 8 1-3 in.—1916 220 '1 ard Dash......-.......L. Ernst Tiedemann 24 1- sec.—1916 Pole Vault .................I eslie Smiley ......... 9 ft. 11 in.—1911 6 sec.—1910 111 ft. 4 in.—1908 102 ft. 5 in.—1917 h8V2 in.—1917 to 1-5 sec.—1913 9 ft. ol i in.—1916 2 min. 18 sec.—1909 4 ft. 6V2 in.—1908 220 ard Hurdle Race ..Chester Haqier Shot Put (12 lbs.) William Beedle Relay Race. Vi Mile .Berton Sperry EHiert Begole Elmer Asbury William Beedle . 3-Mile Cross Country Run ....Henry Siekmann Running Long Jump.....................Wilbur Widicus 28 cc.‘—1913 .45 ft. r t in.—1910 1 min. 44 3-5 sec.—1910 18 min. 19 sec.— 191b 43 ft. 5 in.— 191b Page Sixty-two Page Sixty-three ALUMNI DIRECTORY __ o - H - S — NAME Edna Thurston Class of ’03 Mrs. Avers ADDRESS O'Fallon, 111. Ethel Evans .. Mrs. Huschle East St. Louis, 111. Ralph Evans Postmaster O'Fallon, 111. Thomas Gordon Aas't. Cashier O'Fallon. 111. Henry Poignec First National Rank Rookeeper O'Fallon. 111. Class of ’04 Lenore L. St it es Stenographer .Washington, 1). C. O’Fallon 111. Kathervn Howler Mrs. Evans Lucille Bugg Mrs. Schlinger O'Fallon. III. Jessie Haq er Janie Lawrence Mrs. Linde Mrs. Griffith Elsa Schilling Supt. of Schools Paragould, Ark. Roundup, Montana Marv H out row Mrs. Zimmerman Ruth Scott Mrs. King, Bookeeper John Rudina Rookeq er Otto Fink O’Fallon 111 Jacob Pohlman Edith Housatn Svlvia Cartwright Class of '06 Mrs. Pierce (deceased) Stenographer 76 Maple Av. Chicago Grace Scott Civil Service Ella Rebhan Mrs. Teel William Hennner Teacher Ernst Asburv Doctor George Thomas .Travelling Salesman O'Fallon 111 Elmer Begole Fanner Helen Zinkgrat Class of '07 Mrs. Schneider O'F«ilIon 111 Carrie A bring Teacher O'Fallon 111 Agnes Gordon T eacher O'Fallon. 111. O'Fallon 111 Gertrude Distler Teacher Eleanor Deischer Mrs. Mowe , Elsa Phenix Mrs. To!lev Tulsa Okla Myrtle Buckley Mrs. Michell.. Albert Weil ALUMNI DIR ECT O R Y— Continued name Class of ’08 ADDRESS Anna Schachner..........Mrs. Thomas ........................ O'Fallon. 111. Martha McLattglin Mrs. Willard ..................Willardsville, 111. Fred Poser..............Deceased................... David Lawrence..........Printer ............................ O’Fallon, 111. Adolph Budiita..........Ardiitect ........................... Chicago. 111. Gilmore Harrow..........5 and 10 Cent Store .... Kansas City, Mo. John Zapf...............In Sen ice............... George Mantle...........Mail Clerk............... I - Class of ’09 Elsie Bugg..............Mrs. Lemen........................... O'Fallon, 111. Inlia Braun.............Mrs. Thomas..............-............O'Fallon, 111. Hazel Neville,...........Mrs. Deischer ..................... O’Fallon, 111. Viola Schilling......... t Home............................. Paragould, Ark. Daisy Glenn....... Mrs. Walrath............................ .Portland. Ore. Ralph Lienettch.........Fanner............................... Roundup, Mon. Oliver Joseph........... 11tomobile Demonstratoi O’Fallon, 111. Alto Pfeiffer........ Fanner..................................O'Fallon. ill. Class of To Mrs. Smith Myrtle Sanders Hon trice Daniels Mrs. Freivogel O'Fallon. III. Margaret Smith Teacher O'Fallon. III. Augusta Pannier fal el VrfrliPfk Teacher at Masco Utah O'Fallon. III. .Teacher Detroit, Mich. Will Beedle Electrician Arnold Lang Milliard Stone Charles Lienesch _.Jn Service Class of ' i In Service (Aviation) Mrs. Randle Belleville. III. Elmer Aslnirv . .. .Government Work Highland Park. Mich. Clara Brockhaho Teacher (Carbon) O'Fallon. III. Clerk O'Fallon. 111. Zulu Coffman Teacher ( Prospect Park) O'Fallon. III. Teacher (Ogle Creek) O'Fallon, III. Teacher ( Belleville) O’Fallon, 111. Teacher ( Franklin) O'Fallon. 111. | rs Deere East St. Louis. 111. Anna Fischer Teacher (Oak Hill) O'Fallon, 111. Grace Schott .Teacher (Choctaw) O'Fallon. 111. Bert on Sperry -In Sen ice 0 Tage Sixty--five ALUMNI DIRECTORY—Continued NAM K Class of ' i j ADDRKSS Clarence Crosbv Osteopathisit K Phoebe Cohen Mrs. Goldberg Marv Bailev Teacher (O’Fallon) Irene Bugg At Home Lilv Fuchs Attending Normal Ruth Lienesch At Home Phvllis Neville. Mrs. Schaefer Marian Pierce Telephone Operator Irene Seddon Bank Clerk So] hia Thomas Stenographer Paula Tiedetnan Bank Clerk I Elbert Begole In Service W illie Bechtold .Clerk 1 Fred Heien Mine Manager I Cvril Pfeiffer Farmer 1 Leslie Smiley Mine Superintendent .Pi nd .O'Fallon, III. .O'Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, III. .O’Fallon, 111. .O'Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. OFaHon, III. O'Fallon. III. O'Falloti, 111. O FaHon, 111. O'Fallon. 111. Edna Widjcus Class of ’13 .....At Home............. ..Edwarckville. 111. inn. Virginia Smiley.........Mrs. Melong.....................Court Camp, M Lillian Crosby..........Teacher (Carbon)......................O'Fallon, Mi.ia May Helm. .. ..........South Carolina Lola Mantle Teacher (0 Fallon). O’Fallon, 111. Bernetta Joseph .........Mrs. Bode..................... St. 1.. „iis. Mo. Olivia Schildknecht ....Sti| t. Shiloh School ..O’Fallon, 111. Albertina Tiedemann......Mrs. Petill.........................St. Louis, Mo. Grace Foster.............Mrs. Zinkgraf...................... O'Fallon. 111. I'-thel Wilhite Mrs. Proffit.......................Pontiac. Mich. Myrtle Wilhite t Home..............................O'Fallon. 111. Mora I ink Teacher (Jersey ville) ...............O’Fallon. 111. Jennie Scott............Mrs. Seil ert........................ Smithton, Hazel McFarland.........Teacher (Enterprize)..................O’Fallon. Sophia Cohen............At Home ........................... .O’Fallon! Florence Carroll Teacher ( Belleville).................O'Fallon! vMilton Davison..... Deceased John Lawrence In Service 11 vomas Scott..........In Canadian Army ....... Howard Bassett..........In Service (Aviation).... 111. III. 111. 111. Page Sixty-six ALUMNI DIRECTORY—Continued NAME Class of ’14 Claude Schildkneclit Mechanic Emma Bergmann ..........Vt Home Margaret Bechtold Attending McKendree Frances Carrol.........At Home Mary Hamislifeger Mrs. Wilhite Alice Mantle........... t Home ADDRESS ...............O'Fallon, 111. ...........Casey ville. 111. O'Fallon. 111. .......O'Fall..,,. 111. ..............St. Louis, Mo. ...............O'Fallon. III. lone Mantle............. Clerk O'Fallon, 111. Ollit Rock................School Teacher O'Fallon, 111. W. J. Bryan Bugg .........Fanner.................................. O’Fallon, 111. Chester Harper .In Naval Service In France Charles Hartman Mine Clerk O’Fallon, 111. Class of '16 Je-sie Behrens At Home.......... Virginia Ahrens.........Mrs. Bernhardt.......... Frances Alexander Bookeeper Gladys Mantle...........At Home............... Jean Bassett . Attending McKendree George Bernreuter Mechanic Joseph Bailey In Naval Service James Bittles l)mg Clerk ............. Earl E. Vsbury....... .In Sendee.............. Walter Trippel..........Stemjgrapher.......... Edward Fischer In Sendee in France Ralph Stites Farmer Wilbur Widicus Clerk ................ Lutie Distler Mae Campbell.... Irene Schaefer.... Josephine Lienesch J. Violet Glenn Gertrude M. Lienesch Sam'l. D. Cohen George J. Mueller George R. Badgley. George V. Ladd...... Class of '17 Teacher............. Clerk in Store Attending Normal Teacher (Shiloh) Stenographer Teacher (Helwig). Clerk ............. ..Rookeeper......... Fanner.............. .Electrician........ Paragould, Ark. ............Detroit. Mich. ..........Edwardsville, 111. ..............O'Fallon, 111. T.............O'Fallon. 111. Williards, III. . ( Radio).................. ..............O'Fallon. 111. ..........New Baden, 111. ............Belleville. 111. Edwardsville, 111. O'Fallon. 111. ..........O'Fallon. 111. ..........O'Fallon. 111. ..........O'Failon, 111. ..........O'Fallon, 111. ..........O'Fallon. 111. ..........O'Fallon. 111. ..........O'Fallon. 111. .........Belleville. 111. San Antonio, Tex. Page Sixty-seven O’FALLON HIGH SCHOOL ABSENCE PERMIT OF CLASS OF„!� lg N.B. PRESENT PERMIT TO SUPT. BEFORE LEAVING TO LEAVE TO RETURN REMARKS 1 2 4.-00 ten Aeu twt ',ez ne ',. ' . fcry te r r tt c ren 3 9 , i en erJ ney • o om 2t e ' 4 .a; o'.' 5 6 7 8 Page Sixty-nine vgjrzjfpjp xysfca ZOyOG$M3UOL®L33y0yBUO 53! tOPOtZOtZOUOSOSS SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY a — O-H-S — | • Eg A score of years haiS passed away, Since leaving our school so dear. And some of us have wandered far, While some have stayed right here. When leaving, our motto was “On- ward, And to it we all were bound, As a result of my “striving onward I am a vagabond. Ten years have passed since 1 left school, J think it was in May, 1 longed to see my classmates dear, So I started on my way. 1 was out in western Kansas Where I was pitching camp, When I recognized George Fischer, Who was my fellow tramp. My first sensation was surprise 1 asked of his past life, He told then how he had failed When searching for a wife. 1 told him of the plans I’d made To meet my classmates dear. So we set out to see our friends We had not seen in years. We traveled o'er the wide, wide world It took us just ten years. Now listen to the tale I tell. Prqjare to shed some tears. Albert was sitting in the shade, Of an old apple tree, He too was worn and faded with, Two patches on his knee. He told us that he never worked But roamed around each day, lie said that he would join ns then And we were on our way. Irma at last has found a man, But that poor wretch has died Alas! again she is consoled Another man she spied. Irene had l een an engineer, , She learned on her dad's machine She ran a locomotive, but Was killed by a burst of steam. One stormy night we passed a house Thru the windows one did see, Our Inez in a large arm chair With a child upon each knee. l?ut she couldn't leave her sister So Eunice too was there, She just had finished supper and Was brushing her long, light hair. This sight was too much for Fischer. A tear came to his eye. He gazed at her till she was thru At length he did reply. Pape Seventy It brings to me sweet memories Of the library in our school It breaks my heart to think that she Turned me down for such a fool. One day we grew quite hungry, We tried the next back door, Of a farm house which we met by chance. As we did times before. As we were passing thru the yard, Whom should we meet with a ! ell. Calling her husband to dinner. But our dear old classmate, Nell. She knew us, and bade us come in, She gave us food galore. So we just ate and ate and ate 'Pill we could eat no more. One read, “Here lies Florence Ber- tram, A maiden slim and tall, Although she lias left us forever Her memory is dear to us all. Etta is an authoress, Ruth and Clara are old maids Edna ami our little Dot With Mammas dear have stayed. As the Grail was sought by Galahad Irma is sought by Ray, He says that he will win her if, It takes till judgment day. One day we three got tired We sat behind a shed, Of an alley of some little town Our coats served as our bed. We said good-bye and took our leave We jumped upon a train, We l eat our way, for we were broke But alas! the conductor came. Behold! it’s our old friend Elsie She put us off the train, Although we tried to persuade her. Our efforts were all in vain. We slept that night in a grave yard Daybreak and nothing to do, We read the different epitaphs. At least an hour or two. We sat around and talked awhile At length we closed our ey es, When a “rags, old iron” woke us up And then to our surprise. We recognized Lu Cynthia And Meredith, our old classmates. They said “we make our living with This wagon and this skate. Now classmates don’t get angry. With words I’ve been quite bold. It's just a silly prophecy, And now my tale is told. —Harold P. Dcn'ison. Page Seventy- Mr. Santa Clans Mrs. Santa Claus................................. — Innocent Idolizer Pest Pilling’ Station........................................ Irene Harrow's Desk Inseparable Companions .........................................Irma and Dot Dimples......... A Bashful Beaut Noise Makers Champions Prize Winners .... Junior's Delight. 1 ............Nick Feder ........Martha Powell ........Freshie Girls ...Basket Ball Boys ............Earl Reiss Imitator................................................... Ray Scott Joker ................................................... Joint Lienesch Knockers .................................................“Select Seven' Lady of leisure........................................................Ruth Bailey' Cutie................................................Ellsworth McGeehon Silent Sue.......................................... Florence Bertram Jumping Jack .....................................................Lucynthia Herzing Powder Puff Polly . Arta Ohlendorf FACULTY. “Let us have quiet”....................................... Miss K la worm Testing Tommy...........................................................Mr. Runkwittz Flat Boats ..........................................Mr. Schafer's Shoes THE REASON. One day the Seniors were asked to write a class prophecy. Harold wanting to he slightly different from his class-mates) decided to try a poem. When it was brought to class, line after line was scanned, each memlter of the class marking the kinds and number of feet in each line. The following raillery ensued: Miss Klawonn: “You see, class, that we have in this | iem almost every kind of feet imaginable. Harold: “Oh that’s quite natural. You siee I have mentioned all kinds of people of different sizes, therefore the poem would naturally consist of all kinds of feet. Page Seventy-two Page Seventy-three The success of this publication is clue large- ly to the patronage of the business people who are advertising in it. For this reason we earnestly entreat all to carefully read our advertisements. PATRONIZE THE ADVERTISERS IN THE MEMINI — The Editor. Page Seventy-four jpowmMWWRMMMMMmSBMMMMlBa DELCO-LIGHT BATTERY — w .THICK PLATK-IOMG LIFE fmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwlit ENGLISH. 0press’s ......................................Themes Essays Dictated Questions Good Fairies..........................Dictionary Encyclopedia Shakespeare’s Volumes Chief Pursueres ....................................... -......Clara ta Terrified ......................................................Keck Elsie Fischer Snhrlneil Hamlet Bums Deserted Village B Macbeth Bunker Hill Monument Behold! Twas an Easy Task.'’ LATIN. Battlefield Auditorium Rpf l„ 18 of ‘18 vs. Latin Construction soidierizz::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::............irma Dot, LHc thi,a ,In.?s Commander-in-Chief ................................................Mr. E. H Runkwits Victors ...................................•••••......-....... „.........C,ass of lb “F ven Caesar's blows did not affect them. a � « « a a ' a V Page Seventy-five DELCO-LIGHT i I SELF-CRANKING I SELF-STOPPING i BALL-BEARINGS AIR-COOLED BURNS KEROSENE , J DELCO-LIGHT The Complete Electric Light and Power Pl at ELECTRICITY FOR ANYONE ANYWHERE It will furnish plenty of bright Electric Light for your house and bam. It will supply power to operate a water svstem, churn, cream separator, washing machine, etc. DELCO-LIGHT Adds to the convenience of your home and is a paying investment. Over 50,000 owners of farms, country home; and stores are finding DELCO-LIGHT to be dependable and trustworthy. GEO. W. KNOBELOCH DEALER BELLEVILLE, ILL. ALLEN’S STORE Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes Groceries and Provisions Highest Price Paid for Country Produce We Give and Redeem Eagle Trading Stamps Our Motto: ‘1 Quick Sales and Small Profits” ESTABLISED 1901 LOUIS Phone 59 O’Fallon, Illinois Comical Proverbs. “You can never tell the speed of an auto l y its noise. —Fischer. “Just look at the wind! “I heard the snowflakes fall! “Though lost to sight, to memory dear Thou ever wilt remain —Seniors. Ray: (putting his five fiingers to his head) “Ah. five after one! “Ain't it fierce to he lonesome!’’ —The Librarians. Irma blushed and slowly shook her head. “No thought Irma, “One in the heart is worth a lxxiquet from the plants. Inna, won't you have a lxxiquet of “Sweet Williams? of “Sweet Williams?” The Seniors adore the Juniors And the Sophomores too ] vow They say they could worship the Etta (our flower girl) desiring to present some flowers to Inna, asked her the following questions: Presides But iiow? Oh how? After the Real Thing. Seniors' Love Henry and Sehumaker Grocery � � THE HOME OF QUALITY GOODS :: :: TRY THESE - THEY WILL PLEASE California Fruits ARE OUR SPECIALTY Just ‘Right, Lucky Boy and Elk Brands FREE AT THIS STORE Quality Brand Aluminum Ware HENRY SCHUMAKER PHIL. HENRY. Jr. Propritttn Kinloch Telephone 59 O’Fallon, Illinois Oh it Pays. Irma: “Let’s go down to the school-house with a fife and play ‘“St. Patrick.” That snake would show itself sure! Ruth: “That would l e a pu- trick. wouldn’t it ?' Be Careful Children. Ray at Irma's Party: “Inna I wanta spoon to get the remains out of this glass. Irma: “Well, if you want to spvm vou'll have come into the kitchen. Green Enough. Inna: ‘“Now don't forget to wear something green at my party Satur- day night. Senior: “Oh. 1 haven't anything green to wear! Inna: “Oh well just bring your- self. Excited Ereshie: “Oh, we saw the awfullest looking animal down in the basement.” Irene: “Oh, uin-er-um who was it ? Conglomeration of Clubs. Lu: Gee. they have all sorts of clulrs up there haven't they? Sebastian: ‘“Yes. even policeman clubs! Page Seventy-seven EDW. N. THOMAS Licensed Embalmer Livery and L ndertaking CALLS ANSWERED DAY AND NIGHT Your Patronage Solicited Kinloch Phones Office 112 Kes. 89m 0'FALLON, ILL. Too Many Eyes. Mr. Rimkwitz: “Edna. decline Nullius.” Edna: “Nullius, ia, ium, etc. Mr. Runkwitz : Well that was al- right but it seems to me that you have too many i's (eyes). Note: She can make eyes to per- fection now. And So it Is. In the parlor there were three She the lamp and he: Two is company, no doubt, So the little lamp went ntt. Long Distance Lecturing George Fischer, a very preten- tious person, was on for a talk to he given on the Superior Program the coming Friday. Desiring to speak on a subject that would interest the High School students, he went to a member of the censorial committee for advice, saying: ‘“How would a talk by me on Pike's Peak suit the sudents of this High School? Member of Committee: Very well. George, very well indeed. A talk by you on Pike’s Peak would suit them a great deal letter than a talk bv you in this Auditorium.” Pape Seventy-eight S. S. SKeSeehon THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS OUR MOTTO: Fair Dealing and Moderate Prices ” PROVISIONS 0'Gallon, A Ter feet Dear! First Senior: “Exam tomorrow! Second Senior: “Oh Dear!” All ert: “Were you shaking to me? She Must Have Teen a Beast. Member of Bunch: You know this man had a dog-------- Interruption: “Oh, was it Wini- fred ?” Happy Dreams. Over the Country: Early to lied Early to rise Save the coal And economize. Over the Auditorium. Dark Side of Life.” The Seventeenth of January 'l'he Eighteenth included Semester exams With vour brains diluted.” A City Chap in the Country Trapped A cow was coming after him He ran toward some barbed wire fences Twas a question whether he or Boss Would stand the consequences. (( NTote: “Boss is the cow's name.) Sunny Side of Life. A High School party Or maybe two. S the Social Editor Some writing can do. Page Seeventy-nine The jsetibui'g ’s Dry Goods Main and Depot Streets O’FALLON. ILL. if An Up-to-date Exclusive Shop for Women Dry Goods Ready-to-Wear Garments Millinery 50 50 — ATTEND OUR BARGAIN SALES 50 50 Evolution. When asked a question: Fresh— Yes sir. or No sir. Soph— Yes or “No. Junior— Yea-a or “Maybe. Senior—“Hull! or “Snow again, I didn't get your drift. Keck: (talking of pictures for the annual) : Gee. I should like to have my feet showing, they're the pretti- est ]Kirt of me. In a Lighter Vein. A joke is a jest, a raillery or an illu- sion ; Which many times causes much con- fusion ; But loved reader, if one causes you pain, RememlxT it was only in a lighter vein. The Girl. Red Cross Worker: “Miss Kla- weitn, how do you thread this knitt- ing needle? I would not mind a little cold. Or a pain from the thorn of a rose, 1 would not care for a little cough, But oh—my shinv nose. Page Eighty 1 MMMM Our Exclusive Line Veritex Underwear and Foot Rest Hosiery For Men, Women and Children High Quality and Right Prices D. Schwartz’s Variety Store One Door West of Post Office O FALLON, ILL. Drinking fountain Comedy. He was dry Vet very shy Nevertheless he's going to try To quench his thirst. To the drinking fountain he goes On lvis tip toes. There at last! my! such a pose. He bows! he stoops and takes a At the Staff Meeting. Lu (after receiving a whack on the nose) : “Don’t you respect my nose? sip. Splisli! Jack: Lot us hurry, it’s getting late, almost my l ed time. Keck : Yes. it is almost bed time. You, see they have set our hour back (of) a clock. Splash! Ugh! A shower lwtli A laugh, a giggle. (Girls near by) I’ve spoilt my fizzle. To his seat again, Looks as if he’d l een in the rain, And rather wet Downward he sat Dreaming sweet dreams again. Nothing Doin. Student, applying for admission through the )«early gates: St. I’eter: “Did you read “The Memini ? Student: Yes.- St. Peter: “Did you buy your own copy ? Student: “No I read my friend’s. St. Peter: “Downstairs. Page Eighty-one JOHN SCHNEIDER Jeweler and 1 Optometrist PHONE 120 O’FALLON, ILL. April Fool's Joke. Poor Percy. April the first was here, Many jokes were played with cheer. But poor Percy! Presides so mischievous, Who like to play tricks on us, Alas, poor Percy. Called to the telephone. Perhaps wanted at home. Little Percy. To the place where he was sent. Only to find In very little time It was only an April Fool's joke, Alas jx r Percy. We Get Vou Diona. First Senior: Why not call the Auditorium the Sky Parlor.” Second Senior: ‘“That's a real nice name, hut why change it? First Senior: “Well l� ecause the students would feel more divine. Fatrioti Indeed! The Freshies though not misers. The Sophies a little wiser, 'l'hc Juniors so few Knowing not what to do With the Seniors Will help can the Kaiser Kah! Rah! Rah! Oh, 1 was so shocked! You was? And who shocked you? Mr. Runkwitz. Do tell! Yes. with an electric machine. Ha! ha! Page Eighty-two hi the Physics Laboratory. Mr. Runkwitz: “What is a good conductor ? Senior: Oh. such as Mr. Van Houten 7’ HELDMAN CLOTHES WARNER CORSETS STAR BRAND SHOES COHEN’S THOROUGHBRED HATS MONARCH HOSIERY ECONOMICS AND CIVICS. ......................Notebooks Reference Books—Weakly Exams. ...........Mr. Schafer's Lectures ..........Edna Inez Florence Elsie Meredith Life Preservers................................ Clock and Clasxbdl “Never Fear! We are safe upon the Shore. Shore Water ...... Diving Board I liven...... Locomotives. Danger Zone Wreck........ Injured........ Wrecker PHYSICS. No. I Problems and No. 18 Explanation .............Mr. Runkwitz' Threats ....18 of ‘18 vs. Locomotives No. 1 -|- T8 ...................Nellie Ruth Eunice ______________________________ Harold ’Taint not thy mind with fear when the wrecker is around! 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Miller of Quality Flour Collinsville, III. O’Fallon, III. || HEBiSBSeBE • ' V, • '• v Page Eighty-five KNOWN AS THE BEST THE BEST KNOWN m 1 lirnt: YOUR patronage is respectfully solicited when in need of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats and Caps, Ladies’ Ready-to- Wear Garments and Millinery. Cbc IRomciscv Gontpanv OXFORDS and PUMPS Made in all the Different Leathers — or White Canvas At Reasonable Prices (PebefCOillnuBui 18 East Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. Page Eighty-six SCHILDKNECHT BROS. We have a full line of Staple and l'ancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Shoes Our Motto: Quick Sales and Small Profits Highest Prices Paid for Country Produce KINLOCH 87 (Sru. (0. iHcijrr SHOES WALL PAPER, PAINT AND GLASS STORE OF QUALITY FOR EVERY PURPOSE 0)ur aim is quirk arrttirr, small profits anil quirk aalra, mhirh haa put ua in thr front rank in our Unr nf goods. Uhunkiuy our $Iatruns auk Jfrirnda (Thr £ tnrr nf Jirirr anii (pualtiR (D'Jfallan jUtnuia Get our prices on Base Ball, Foot Ball, Basket Ball, Gym Shoes, etc., before buying. We can furnish you with Shoes for every branch of athletics. In Dress Shoes for young men and women we are style leaders. Seutiid’s 102 E. MAIN ST. BELLEVILLE,ILL. □ □ COGGAN’S ART SHOP Fine 'Photography 23a FAST MAIN ST. □ ;-22222222;2222£222-22 £2222222 Page Eighty-seven The O’Fallon Progress M. F. KUEHN, Editor Subscription Price $1.50 a Year—and Worth it. H. Poser Son Grocery and Meat Market ALSO HAY and GRAIN Embossing, Printing, Engraving PHONE 19 The up to Date Equipped UNION S� aii it with Jfhiutpra ’ BARBER SHOP WM. AHRENS High Clot Work RUDY KARSH Prop. Jfflnriat Electric Massage a Specialty O’ FALLON, ILL. Phone 135R. O’Fallon, 111. FUESS-FISCHER COMPANY BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Seemingly unending arrivals make our apparel section like A Continuous Fashion Show Perhaps some people would call them whims, but we know the importance of your desire to have your clothes in the exact style that you want them. With this idea in mind we have made a search for you that you would not think of undertaking yourself. For we want you to be sure when you come here of not only the very newest, but the most desirable styles and of unquestionable quality. The styles are not likely to be shown elsnvhcrc in this city. We have them exclusively. The tailoring and fit arc all you might ask. The values arc such that—because of market uncertainties—arc not likely to be eqmilled again. Belleville, 111. Fuess-Fischer Company Page Eijchty-eight W. E. DA R ROW nit Sl,° PAPER HANGER ANI) DECORATOR RELIABLE WORK DONE Phone 91« O’FALLON, ILL. A. W. ST. CLAIR. Pr.,. COl'RTBOI'S ATTENTION TO AI.L CALL AGAIN SPECIALTY! Children’s Hairrulting OFALLON. ILLINOIS B. JOSEPH HARDWARE, STOVES, RANGES and TINWORK Phone 70 O’FALLON, ILL. NOLD’S DRUG STORE PURE DRUGS and DRUGGISTS’ SUNDRIES I REXAL REMEDIES, EASTMAN KODAKS, NYAL FAMILY, REMEDIES, STATIONARY, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CANDIES, TOILET ARTICLES, MOUND CITY PAINTS OTALLON, ILLINOIS Page Eighty-nine STEIN’S CIGARS and TOBACCO CONFECTIONERY and ICE CREAM O’FALLON, ILL. WEST END BAKERY First Class Bakery Goods and Confectionery Special Attention Given to Cakes for Weddings, Birthdays and Parties WM H. WINTER Prop. O'FALLON, ILL. O’Fallon Mercantile Co. Buyers and Sellers of Everything CHAS. KLEMKE SAYS, “HAVE YOUR SHOES FIXED RIGHT” AND WHAT CHAS. SAYS IS RIGHT James W. Asbury Justice of Peace Notary Public Real Estate Fire Insurance KINLOCH PHONE 35 O’FALLON, ILL. Dealers in General Merchandise Your Patronage Always Appreciated Country Produce Solicited A. S. DOUGHERTY, Mgr. O’FALLON, ILL. Page Ninety Hardware Implements Auto Accessories Plumbing See us when in need of any of the above. We are here to serve you and save you money. FISK AND GOODRICH AUTO TIRES THE RANGE ETERNAL D E L A V A L SEPARATORS WHITE SEWING MACHINES AND STUDEBAKER AUTOS ARE A FEW OF OUR PROMINENT LINES Dealers in Quality Hardware Ohlendorf Thomas SERVICE GOOD PRICES M. SCHWARZ Undertaker and Furniture Dealer Prompt Service and Courteous Treatment IN BUSINESS IN O’FALLON FOR 24 YEARS Henry P. Schwarz Licensed Embalmer Kinlo h Phone 33 O’FALLON, ILL. Page Ninety-one Page Ninety-two