Oakfield High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Oakfield, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1910 volume:

Oak Leaves Published by The Students of the Oakfield High School 0AKF1ELD, WISCONSIN MISS ELSA H. BREITKREUTZ --- . — — DEDICATION We respectfully dedicate this, the fifth annual edition of the “Oal? Leaves,” to our High School Assistants, Miss Nora Belle Binnie and Miss Elsa H Breitkreutz, who, thru their efficient services to our school and their untiring interest in the welfare of the student body, haye won the respect and esteem of all. FOREWORD ZEE Goforth little booh of mirth! For thou hast received thy birth. Go forth, and change to smiles the tear And bring to all the wealth of cheer, Fear not that some may ash _ How hard has been the tash. To mahe each johe, and tale, and rhyme And still get thee out on time. Fear not the criticisms smart, Tis but the voice, and not the heart, Tis a humble volume, it is true. But if you will read it thru. You may find some pleasure. In our little High School treasure. JUNIOR ROBERTfAcCLA sophomore eon c v IN n PRIN.L.G. CURTIS FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE RUTH PAYNTER FRESHMAN EDITOR CIf (Dakftrlti $tgl) rliool The history of the Oakfield schools has been one of progress and growth from the time of its organization as a district school to the present time when we lind it occupying a high place among the schools of the state and making for itself a still greater name. The interest of the community was tirst directed toward the idea of a High School in 1888, when a three year High School was organized with Charles Elkintop as its first principal. In 1903 one year was added to the course of study, and in 1906, a second assistant was employed in the High School. The following have acted sis principals of the school since organization, Charles Elkinton, two years: ,1. M. Burke, two years; Myron E. Keats and B. L. Bohm. two years: A. M. Olsen, four years; B. W. Bridgeman, three years; George DeGuire, one year: F. L. Foote, two years: A. F. Hansen, one year, and L. G. Curtis, four years. At present the Oakfield High School offers two courses of study to its students, the English and the Scientific. During the first two years all th© students are required to take the same studies, but in the Junior tnd Senior years considerable freedom is allowed in the selection of subjects. Special attention is paid to the practical side of the education, the pupils being given training in Commercial Law, Geography, Arithmetic and Bookkeeping. The Sciences are represented by Botany, Physiology, Physical Geography, and Physics, while a strong course in Mathematics is offered, instruction being given in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry. Full courses in English, History, and German are offered to all the students. With the above subjects in the curriculum ample opportunity of securing a complete High School education is offered to all. During the past year valuable additions have been made in the physical laboratory, in physiological and biological apparatus, and in the library facilities. The present equipment makes it possible to conduct the work of the school in a very efficient manner. The literary and social sides of the High School Life are features of importance as is shown by the great interest manifested by the students in them. Both Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs have experienced a healthy growth under the leadership of the Misses Donaldson and Watson. The Lyceum has passed thru a very successful year and, by giving students opportunity of debate, declamation, and parliamentary practice, has become a part of the High School that cannot he easily dispensed with. Students have during the past year taken a keen interest in athletics. Strong teams in Basket Ball, Tennis, and Baseball have been organized and many friendly contests with neighboring schools have taken place. Our school has a strong corps of instructors who, under the able direction of the principal, L. G. Curtis, have completed another successful year in our history. Mr. Curtis has charge of the Sciences and Mathematics; Miss Binnie of English and American History: and Miss Breitreutz of German and History. Miss Watson has completed successfully her second year in the Grammar department and Miss Donaldson in the primary department. Miss Ida Juttin, who had charge of the intermediate department, resigned her position on account of sickness at home. Her position has been filled by Miss Weidner and Miss Curtis, the latter being in charge at the present time. The School Board consists at present of A. N. McChain, W. E. Bristol and C. H. Moore, M. I). We are fortunate in having as a board of education men who are friends of the institution, interested in our welfare, and efficient in the performance of their duties. In conclusion suffice it to say that the Oakffeld High School and its patrons have reason to be proud of its student body, its teachers, its offi cials, its progressive history and its accomplishments. FARE THEE WELL Though we possess a comprehensive language, it is difficult to find words with which to express our deep appreciation of the kindness, the patience, and the sympathy our teachers have shown to us during the years of their work in the Oakfield High School. Short, bus , happy years they were and therefore it is with regret that we say good-bye to our teachers. It is our desire to do credit to their teachings and ever in the future we will look back to the happy dayswespe itin theschool house on the hill with Miss Binnie, Miss Breikreutz, Miss Curtis, Miss Donaldson, Miss Watson and Mr. Curtis as our friends and teachers. Their memory will be embedded deeply in our lives. Farewell; what more suitable or beautiful word can we find with which to bid adieu? That one word conveys more good wishes for happiness and welfare than the finest and glowing speech could ever give. Teachers. Good-bye! Goodbye! We wish you all happiness and prosperity and hope that you will always remember the High School of Oak-Held. “Fare thee well! And if forever. Still forever, fare thee well.’ —— CLASS OF 1910 ==== President—Carl Cragoe. Vice President—Nora Locke. Secretary and Treasurer— Allen Sampson. What the school clock said: Tick-tock, tick-tock, I'm only the school clock. But 1 will tell you a merry tale Of a class of Seniors hale, A story of lads and lasses, My favorite of the classes. There were many of them at first But fate has done her worst For more than half are gone And seven remain alone. Just three of these began together And have toiled on thru changing weather. Oh, I am sorry to see them go— i shall miss the tones of their voices low; I shall never more see them pass With laughter from each class; I feel their loss in the debate; 1 11 know they're gone from study sedate. They’ll look no more at me and smile When study is done for a little while; But to me their memory will be dear Tho strangers come from year to year. I'll know that somewhere in the throng These girls and boys, so brave and so strong. Are doing good to their fellow-men In ways beyond my narrow ken. First, there's the darling of the class A mischievous, brown-eyed lass Who came last year from far Gillett. They’re mighty glad she came, you bet! And then there's Ralph who looks so grave You'd scarcely think he could misbehave. He joined them in the Grammar room To be a preacher is his doom. And next does come the actor “Schoonie” Who, some folks think, is almost “looney,” But under the comedian's mask Is the will and the skill for the hardest task. Next to my mind comes the thots of Mayme, So gentle and kind, each day the same. She came to them a freshman green. But she’s green no longer as can be seen. Then there’s Sammy, liked by all. To whose lot many honors fall. Everyone knows he is willing and glad To help out of trouble all who are sad. And next is Carl of precocious mind. And humor too, of a similar kind. He carries off honors on every side And deserves them too, we all decide. Last is Jennie, our valedictorian tall Who dreads very much to speak at the hall. She gladly will help you out of a “mess” Or give you a lift when studies distress. But well this class may be of the best For with line teachers we’ve been blest. First is he who thru four swift years Has reasoned away their doubts and fears. He has helped them as no other could do He’s always loyal, sympathetic, true. Their teacher, when freshmen, Miss Bovee, Comes next to my mind with laughter gay, Small in stature, but wise, Kind, gentle, and good, not according to size. Next she who taught them that same year Helped and advised them; stopped many a tear. Kindly Miss Halbach, unprejudiced, just; When you learn to know her. love her you must. Then there was Miss Curtis, reserved and fair, Bright as the sunbeams that shone on her hair. Stern with offenders, quick to understand, But ready with friendly, helpii g har d. Miss Breitkreutz. next, with perseverente great, Short stories in German, to them would relate; Taught them the adje tives, verbs, and nouns, Tho she sometimes thot that they acted like clowns. And dark-eyed Miss Binnie with raven hair, For history and English she lead them to care; Talked public problems and then economics And helped them out of many a “fix.” And now you’ve heard this story of mine Of this class and their teachers all so line. I'll say no more but time will tell How with these pupils all is well. I’m only a foolish old clock, Tick-tock, tick-tock,” JENNIE M.NORTON MAYME M.SCHRAVEN N 3RA V. LOCKE CARL S.CRAGOE LLEN E.SAMPSON RALPH E.ATKINS ‘ .3CH00 °Sl CLASS POEM Should you ask me, whence tliese stories, W hence these records and traditions. With their influence upon others. With their tliots and compensations, W ith their guide for those to follow With their meaning ami reflection With their frequent repetitions, I should ansvvei, 1 should tell you From our hearts within us beating. From our school life we have gathered. These few records and traditions Of the memories we have cherished Of the school from whence we parted. Ye, who love a nation’s legends. Love the history of its people. That like voices from afar off, Call to us to pause and listen, peak in tones as clear as crystal. That your hearts are touched within. Listen to these lines of pathos, To these words of kind remembrance. You shall hear how our friend “Curly Crammed and studied in the evening Not for fame and honors only. Not for riches greedily seeking. Not for title was he working, But for higher education. Forth way thru the halls of Ripon All alone walked little Curly, WOndering what his life would be there, should he meet the brown eyed maiden Fate had destined to be his'n f Now we’ll tell of dark-eyed Nora And the beauty of the moonlight Lurked within her chestnut tresses. With her moods of shade and sunshine. Eyes that smiled and frowned alternate. Dreaming, wondering, thinking, hoping, Of that tall and handsome athlete. Could he, would he, should he. Dared he—ever pop the question? Forth upon the football gridiron Or upon the baseball diamond Came a youth with tread so steady. With a will to win the battle. Swift as deer was classmate Sammy, As he lied away to northward. To the land of his effections. Tall as the pine tree in the forests. Straight as the arrows of the Dakotas, Is our faithful schoolmate Jennie, Who has fought and won the struggles Of the school life in the past. Of the honors that are won. She it was who never whispered When the many numerous voices Called to her and tried to tempt her. Great men die and are forgotten. Wise men speak, their words of wisdom Perish in the ears that hear them. But Ralph’s voice shall always linger In our thots and in our memories And a picture shall go with it Of a lad with rosy blushes, lie it was who tried to conquer All his lessons and his labors. And his mind did always wander Toward the Held of his ambition. To be pastor of his people. Then there’s Mayme who dwells among us. Quiet as a fawn in springtime, With a calm yet sweet expression. For her ways have won the children Whom she lured by tales and stories, Tales of birds and beasts of forest. Straightway down the trail came walking One who planned and talked to others. Talked of stage and its attractions. And his hearers ever listened To these tales which strangely pictured All his fancies, all his longings. You must guess him—you must know him. ’Tis the prophet of these people, Tis the writer of this legend “Farewell” we extend to friends and teacher Farewell! Oh our happy school days. All our hearts are buried with you All our thots go omvard with you, We come not back again to labor. We come not back again for pleasure, But our course shall be directed Toward the fasti y sinking sun, Toward the land of wealth and plenty. Thus our lives have just begun. ---- CLASS WILL ------ ----- We, the Class of 11)10 in the county of Fond du Lac and State of Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare, this to be our last Will and Testament: First, we order and direct that our executor hereinafter named pay all our just debts and graduation expenses as soon after our graduation as may be convenient. Second, After the payment of such graduation expenses and debts, we give, devise and bequeath as follows: To Lulu Ripley a book, “Love is a joke and all those partaking in this folly are jokers.” To Earl McOumber, a ease of Milwaukee’s Best. To Carl Hoffman, the right to grin and grin and grin. To Leona Lurvey, the right to spoon on Grandma’s porch with (2 () at least once and no more than five times a week. To Agnes Merrill, a free trial box of anti-blush healing balm. To Olive Susan, how to bluff, sting the boys, and make dates. To Gertrude Jones, a box of anti-fat compound: also a box of adhesive plaster such as the tailors use; and one receipt, for Lemon pies. To Nina Osier, the right to like at least a hundred and love only one. To Ward Large, the privilege of wearing anything to make him shorter. To James Fisher, the right to grin, kiss the girls, play ball, and go strolling. To the Sophomore girls, the right to serve free lunches. To Elsie Parratt, the right to go Kauling as often as she wishes. To Harry Atkins, a tutor to instruct in Special studies. To Ethel Bristol, the right to become white, withouttheuseof powder. To Chester Short, our love for Olive. To Milton Ehrhardt, a book on, “up-to-date automobiles and motor cycles. ” To Ruth Paynter, the right to hide just before dismissal. To Herman Sonn and Kelsey McChain, the exclusive right to escort girls home from church. To George Meyers, the right to represent our school in the heavy weight ring. Lastly, we make, constitute and appoint .Jack Newton to be Executor of this our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills. In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed our Seal, the eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ten. Class of 1910. THE SENIORS’ ADVICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1911. Members of the class of 1911: 'l ou all wish to graduate, we aresure. Let us give you the “key of “how to become a Senior.” Fear into the main room three or live minutes late so as to cause a sensation. You will appear to be lots busier, if you rush about. 1 luring the opening exercise .period at noon prepare your American I listory lesson. Never wait for the signals and always talk when going into classes. Also if you have something to say to your classmate during the class period, say it. Ignore the existence of the instructors—they do not care to be noticed. (By the pupils) To get a standin with the Prof, be sure not to keep your Physics experiments up to date. During nice weather skip at least once a week and do not attend Senior class meetings regularly: that isn't why the President calls them. And when you do go, for variety, have a scrap,once in a while as to who the class officers are. If you faithfully follow out these instructions you will surely follow in the footsteps of the members of the class of 1910. - ---THE SENIOR RETURN r - --- The Juniors were completely mystified by receiving invitations from the Seniors inviting them to a “soiree1 at Lamartine. After consulting the dictionary as to the meaning of “soiree 1 which was found to be, “an evening party, the Juniors grouped together to discuss the mysterious affair. It was known that a dance was to be given at Lamartine the same night, but some of the Juniors believed the “soiree” part to be a “bluff.” However acceptances and regrets were sent to the Senior President and the Juniors awaited expectantly the great event. The Seniors proved true to their word and the two classes together with the teachers were transported to Lamartine on a hay-rack drawn by four horses. There they greeted the town with lusty songs and yells, and, upon entering the village hall, the aggregation attracted no little attention and admiration( ?) The evening was spent in dancing and at midnight all trooped upstairs to supper. The tables were beautifully decorated with smilax and cut flowers. After finishing the bountiful repast, the teachers were called upon for short speeches and received hearty applause for the same. A few hours more of dancing and after the strains of “Home Sweet Home” the party departed for home. All agreed in declaring the Seniors to be royal and unique entertainers. i'rit; SENIORS ----FAREWELL TO SENIORS - In the dawn of new life, as you pass from this school. Will it load to the purest thru honesty's rule? Let us hope as you leave, and your work here is done. That your lives will be true, and your work a success, That your aim will be high, for the best and no less. Four short years have you spent in pleasure and work; Ever loyal to teacher, to schoolmate and class, And now as you leave us no duty we’ll shirk; But your work carry on and no honor let pass. May our lives be as true and our work as well done, We'll remember thee oft and thy Victories won. A Junior. JUNIOR Cl.ASS Junior Style of Hair Dressing ---------- . JUNIOR ROLL CALL r:---------- Harry Atkins,— “Still waters run deep.” Lida Best,— “Red hair and giggles go together.” Ethel Bristol.— “But we loved with a love that was more than a love, I and my Mr. Bailey.” Bessie Burns,— “The refreshments at the debate rehearsal were fine.” Clyde Morgan,— “For every why he had a whyfore.” Lillian Meyers,— “Study, smiles, and standings.” Will Orvis,— “A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” Elsie Parratt, — “She is fond of (Kaul)ing.” Lulu Ripley,— “Powder, puff, enough, enough. Recitations, bluff, bluff.” Ethel Ryder,— “A pony, a pony, my kingdom for a pony.” Chester Shortt,— “What am I after all, but a child pleased with the sound of my own name.” Mariem Smith,— ‘‘Woman at best is a contradiction still.” Olive Susan,— “Slow and steady wins the race.” Hazel Worthing,— “Laugh and be fat.” “JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY.’’ President Clydk Mom;an Vice President—Mari km Smith Secretary and Treasurei—Etiikl Bristol Another year has passed and onr right to he called Juniors is almost a thing of the past. Do you realize that next year will he our last in the High Schools Why, it seems as only yesterday that we were Freshmen and receiving more than the ordinary amount of sarcasm, “slams,” etc-Even now we are not entirely free from such distasteful speeches. l)o you remember how we all disliked Botany when we were Soph-1 oinores, and the time we had to find seeds to illustrate the different methods of seed scattering' You know none of us did this at the time it should have been done and at the end of the first semester we were told we could not pass unless we had those seeds. We finally found enough, hut we had a difficult task set for us, for there was snow on the ground and most of the seeds had been blown away weeks before. We had many good times this year in spite of the fact that Geometry !o med up like a thundercloud over the heads of some of us. Another one of the pleasures of our high school life is Lyceum. Lyceum has an added! horror for Juniors and Seniors, for to us the word means debate and de--bate means downright hard work. We had a series of Junior-Senior de-; bates this year which resulted for us in one defeat and two victories. As to the entertaining side of our high school days, what could be more amusing than to watch the Sophomores prepare a spread and then to note their chagrin as the Juniors calmly walked off with the dainties and transformed the event into a Junior feast. Of course by saying this was amusing, I mean amusing to everyone except the Sophomores. Certainly those present on that memorable day did not think the Sophomores possessed a sense of humor. As Juniors we, of course, had to give the Seniors a reception. The only fun about that was to know that we had done our duty. Another enjoyable event was our trip to Brandon. Everyone naturally enjoys sitting up all night and reaching home at seven o’clock in the morning. Perhaps none of you know that when the school went to Fond du Lac to have their pictures taken, the only class that was all there was the Junior. Now can anyone say. after reading this, that the Juniors haven’t any class spirit? In numbers, the class of 11)11 ranks a little above the average of this High School. We still have with us thirteen of our original twenty-two members, and adding to this, one who entered our lists this year, makes our total number fourteen. Altho the girls outrank the boys almost three to one, there are no disputes among the Junior classmates as to escorts for there are always plenty of boys ready to act this part, at least to some of the girls. Of our twent.v-two original members there are the following left;—Clyde Morgan, our class president; Mariem Smith, our vice-president and Oak Leaves editor; Ethel Bristol, our secretary and treasurer; Lillian Meyers, whose quiet manners and soft ways have smoothed her way thru High School: Harry Atkins, who being one of our four boys among the ten girls is fast forgetting his bashfulness; Olive Susan, pianist for the Girls’ Glee Club; Bessie Burns, who is not quite as dangerous as her name implies; Elsie Parratt, who is often absent from school because of the calls (Kaul) she receives; Chester Shortt, who played center on the Basket Ball Team this year; Lida Best and Ethel Ryder, our two hot headed girls; Lulu Ripley, who does most of the talking for us except in recitations: Hazel Worthing, president of the Girls’ Glee Club; Will Orvis, altho a small is yet a great member of our class. A Junior. OUR EDI ! OK IN CHIEF -- JUNIORS IN DISGUISE Dear Reader:— Enclosed please find the last names of the members of the .Junior Class. They are carefully wrapped in admit tale of our excursion with the first letter of each name in italics. Do not say before you have finished the story, chat it ought to have and liar us and all convinced of its little icorth. In gipsy style we set out for our trip in the charm. It has the Ast entrance of any cave of its ar. Rattlers are exempt in this cave. Von would know the place because at its entrance is a small field of rye. Derricks lifted us up and down the opening. Debris told us we were standing in the dry bed of a creek. Soon we thot we heard the sound of water. We started a lire, getting Aims on our hands in doing so, and at last, by watching closely and being mum, eye really detected a slight ripple-you could hardly see-of very clear water. As soon as the water was found, we did not care to be mum, Organ music of any sort was not to be had but we kept up several good tunes without it. When we came out of the cave we were tired and we stopped at Kinsfolk’s home to rest. After a long walk we caught glimpses or visions of our homes and we thot we were never happier than then. I am sorry that the names of three girls have slight mistakes but hope you will receive the other eleven in perfect order. Yours truly, A Junior. -------JUNIOR RECEPTION ■■■■■■- The great social affair in school circles each year is the Juniors’ Reception to the Faculty and Seniors. The Juniors of this year were especially effiicent as entertainers. The gathering was held in the Bank Hall, Feb. ■4, 1910. The guests were delighted at first with the beautiful decoration.' of the hall and with the delightful games, and still later with the refreshments which were without doubt an epicurean triumph. One game especially delighted the guests by its novelties and its laughter producing qualities This was catechism, ’ which did not prove true to its name since it dealt mostly with the vanitiesand frivolities of society. The guest' learned with hilarious joy, the identity of the girl who powdered the most, wore the most rats, or liked the boys best, and of the man whose feet were the largest or who was the worst flirt. Strange to say the answers were almost invariably apparently applicable. The fun and laughter went on without interruption until certain hours of the morning which were not particularly wee” nor “sma.” The Juniors have certainly, in social affairs, lived up to their usual high standard of excellence. --- e: “THE SOPHS EXPOSED” —..............- One day the little Sophs brot a nicely prepared lunch to school and silently, without a word to anyone except their classmates, hid the feast in the basement. Oh! how they anticipated and planned to eat that in school! How they nudged each other and smiled and said they couldn’t wait! But the ever sharp and witty Juniors in their turn nudged one another and also smiled and said in low but meaning whispers, that they would make them wait. IIow these self-same Juniors discovered and hid this elegant lunch in a more secluded place is a mystery to the Sophs and will always remain as such. Oh! but the worse is yet to come. Would you believe that, when those Sophmores found that their lunch was gone, they got spunky, and, pardon me for saying it, acted like a lot of Freshmen ? I am sorry to say it, but that is what they did. altho one can’t really blame them for so doing, especially so when knowing the state of their minds. I am sure the Juniors will all agree that the feast was very carefully prepared, and extend their hearty thanks to the Sophs for their thotfulness in their preparations. The greatest social event of the Sophomoresduringthisyear wasasur-prise party given in honor of Miss Binnie’s birthday. Altho this was claimed by the Sophomores to be a very swell affair, it could not in any way compare with the Junior reception given Feb. 4, lhlO. Considerable crowing and self-praise have been heard in the school amongst the Sophomores about their great and wonderful victory in Lyceum, as two of their classmates were elected to the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. This so called great victory for the Sophs was due to a deal between the Seniors and Sophs, w herein the Sophomore vote was given to the Seniors for the offices of president and vice president and in return the Seniors were to transfer their votes to the Sophomores for the coveted offices of Secretary and Treasurer. I)o you consider such a victory a great honor? During the first half of this year every office, please notice that every office was held by the Juniors. We received these offices unsolicited as a gift of the whole school and made no deal to secure them. Yet the Sophs point to their victory with pride and to our so called defeat with derision. The Sophomores laughed a little too soon, for in the election of officers for the Athletic Association the Juniors received three offices and the Freshmen one. What was the matter of the Sophomores then? I am sure you would get a very sweet answer if you would ask them these questions (?) SOPHOMORK CLASS SOPHOMORE ROLL CALL Hazel Merrill, She is ever cheerful, sportive, kindly Without vanity, without folly, without pride. Clayton Tupper,— Prevailing poet whose undoubting mind Relieved the wonders which he sung. Howard Ripley,— Far hath he fared and farther must fare, Till he finds his vocation so stately and so rare. Robbie McClain,— Oh, 'tis a peerless boy, Fearless, ingenuous, courteous, capable. Joseph Best, Kind friends may be to thee, But love like hers, thou’It see never again. Ward Large. He that would climb so lofty a tree Or spring such a gulf as divides her from thee, Must dare some high deed, by which all men may see. His ambition is backed by his high chivalry. Bessie Cragoe,— Poetic ardours in my bosom swell. Gertrude Jones,— In all the realms, none other is as good as he. Della Parduhn,— Contented wi’ little, and cantie wi’ mair, Whene’er I forgather wi’ sorrow and care. Will Reynolds,— A noticeable man with large blue ejes. And a pale face that seems undoubtedly As if a blooming face it ought to be. Marie Hoppe,— The melody of her laugh would charm The towering eagle in her flight And tame a hungry lion. Lloyd Filbey,— Wide flows his hair in many a wave and curl. Kelsey McChain,— World, in thy ever-busy mart, I've acted no unnoticed part. Jessie Reynolds,— Slow in ways, but loyal and willing To do her part according to bidding. ---— • THE SOPHOMORE CLASS ---------------------' ' ‘-- President—Della Parduhn Vice-President—Marie Hoppe Secretary and Treasurer—Bessie Cragoe Another year of our school life is behind us, another year of hard study, of good times and of bad ones. We are another year closer to the time when we, the class of ’12, shall graduate and begin a new life which will bring us either happiness and prosperity or care and sorrow. Our class this year lost two of its members, Helen Hatch and Eddie McKnight, both of whom have been greatly missed. How well the Sophomores will always remember this year! Tho we came near having a scrape or two, we have had some very good times. Even tho we did our share of the “cutting’ up. We tried to do right and have never “cut” up without feeling sorry for it afterwards. How well we succeeded in doing right, no one but the teachers can tell. In Lyceum this year, our class received a great honor. Two of its members were elected to hold offices, one that of secretary and the other of treasurer. As the other two offices were captured by the Seniors, the Juniors received no consideration whatever. W ill the Sophomores ever forget the spread that they so joyously prepared and that the Juniors hid and afterwards ate. Anyone can imagine the feelings of a person who when she has been, anticipating a good time is so cruelly disappointed. It certainly was no fun to go dinnerless, especially just on account of the revengeful spirit of the Juniors. One of the greatest social events of the school this year was a surprise party given by the Sophomores in honor of Miss Binnie's birthday. The Junior reception could not compare with it, for where can you find better entertainers than the Sophomores? Even the Seniors have wished we would give them a reception and surely everyone knows what good tastes the Seniors have. No one can deny that we have some very talented people in our class, for what can compare with Will’s simplified spelling, Lloyd's artistic mode of hairdressing, or Ward’s gracefulness in everything that he does. Then, too, Howard’s wonderful knowlege and Clayton’s inclination to be musical has made our class very popular. What would we do without cute little Hazel or Gertrude, the fancy work fiend! It certainly shows that our class is very studious for Joseph and Kelsey have become nervous wrecks from over study. Without Bessie so fond of novels, or Marie so fond of laughing, or Della so fond of keeping the others (busy), the class could never exist, and what would we do without Robbie, our Mellin's Food Baby, would be very hard to tell. Perhaps, dear reader, after we have become Juniors, we’ll have a longer and more interesting history to write, a history that for its brightness and happiness can-not possibly be compared with one so short and insufficient as this. A Sophomore == SOPHOMORE ALPHABET A is for Arithmetic, with which the sophomores struggled. B is for Bessie, who never gets muddled. C is for Clayton, the favorite of all. I) is for Della, so great yet so small. E is for our editor, with his welcome smile. F is for feeling, which was scattered a mile. (i is for Gertrude, the star of the class. II is for Hazel, who never looks in the glass. 1 is for illness, which took from us Will. J is for Jessie, who lives on the hill. K is for Kelsey, so tall and so slim. j is for Lloyd, so small and so trim. M is for Marie, whose laugh is so hearty. N is for nickels, which help with a party. () is for obedience, which we always did give. P is for pastimes, without which we couldn't live. Q is for questions, which the teachers did ask. R is for Ripley, who could do any task. S is for society, so plainly shown. T is for the tours, so widely known. C is for unity, which never did Break. V is for the ventures, which the sophs did take. W is for Ward, whose face always beams. X is for the ex’s which adorn our themes. V is for the yells, with which the building rings. Z is for zealousness, with which our Best boy does all things. PROF. DRIVES TO ROSEN DALE Bve. ) J Junior Qirl ---: SOPHOMORE CLASS POEM Jiah, rah, rah. who are we We are the Sophomores, yes we be, We're the class that takes the lead All the time, in thought and deed, We're not Freshies green as grass Who boast and stare at things they pass. Neither are we Junior Hunks Stylish! Oh, and little spunks. Neither do we know it all Like the mighty Seniors tall, We are cheerful, bright and strong. We make things move right along. As we hustle through this school, We obey our teachers’ rule, Come on, freshies, move this way. Listen what we have to say, If you grow up true and strong You'll be Sophomores before long. SOPHOMORE HOSPITALITY Prelude T'was a fine bright winter day Sophomore girlies went away Upstairs to recite in a class. And altho it's strange to say They left downstairs a spread so gay To be discovered by a bonnie Junior lass. How she giggled when she found it. I Iow her bright eyes danced with joy. Was told by the one who found her. Oh! he was a Junior boy. Then these two good jolly Juniors Straitway up the stairs they went. With their faces full of laughter And their minds on mischief bent. There the ever watchful teacher Caught the twinkle in their eye Hut as soon as e'er his back was turned. The glorious news did Hy. Then they planned the thing together. How the spread they all would steal, And tote away and hide somewhere. Till time for Sophies meal. They knew they conld not all go On this important mission So they choose two trusty members, This to avoid suspicion. Directions had been given So down stairs these persons crept Until they reached the cupboard Where this wonderous spread was kept. Those foolish girls had thot this cupboard Would harbor safely all put in it; And they little knew the danger Now approaching every minute. Swiftly, but with careful fingers All their spread the Juniors took. Carried slyly from the basement And hid in a secluded nook. Then the Sophomores went to get it But no spread there could they find. Every single box was gone And not a bottle left behind. Oh, the angry, threatening faces, That those girlies wore that day, Told of words they were suppressing. Words they did not dare to say. When that afternoon the Juniors Then enjoyed their luncheon fine. The spirit of these Sophomores Was shown by word and sign. Oh, these angry girlies. How they cursed the Juniors then ’Till a pleasant little lecture Brot them to their wits again. But we know they have resolved, Each and every one of them, That come what may, good or bad, They never will get sore again. rr - SOPHOMORE IMAGINES =— Imagine Della if she were tall. Imagine Gertrude if she were small. Imagine Joseph without a grin. Imagine Jessie committing a sin. Imagine Hazel without any beaux. Imagine Bessie without any foe. Imagine Lloyd without any curls. Imagine Kelsey jollying the girls. Imagine Robbie if he were big. Imagine Howard dancing a jig. Imagine Marie without a pout. Imagine Will if he were stout. Imagine Clayton if he were dark. Imagine Ward to be a great, “shark.” And now you can imagine this wonderful class of happy laddie and lass. man FRESHMAN CLASS FRESHMAN ROLL CALL Herman Sonn,— “His eyes are blue And his hair is yellow The girls all think He’s acute fellow.” Nina Osier,— “Iler hair is black Her eyes are brown She likes to laugh But not to frown.” Edith Boehrig,— “Her eyes are blue And her hair is black She is not very tall But rather fat.” Alta Bennett,— “Her hair is yellow And her eyes are blue She is good and wise And will always be true.” Jennie Gleason,— “She has a sweet disposition And never feels blue She makes goo-goo eyes At me and you.” Carl Hoffman,— “He is very short And not very tall But he likes to talk And that isn't all. Carl Parduhn,— “He walks real slow And sometimes gets worried. O, what would he do If he had to be hurried?” Harold Burns,— “He has black hair And always sings bass. He takes long steps And goes at a great pace.” Milton Ehrhart,— “His eyes are blue, His hair is light, He is a little shaver All right! All right!’ Belle Launders,-— “She is a quaint country maid With dark brown hair. You will always know When she is there. ’ Leona Lurvey,— “She is generally late But sometimes there. It takes one hour To dress her hair.” Ruth Paynter.— “A little maid with rosy cheeks, Bright grey eyes with upturned nose, Always ready for a joke. Who is this do you suppose? William Smith.— “A strait young man, with eyes of blue Grown sad since Alice did depart. We hope he'll soon forget his grief And let another win his heart. ’ Robert Smith,— “His eyes are blue Anti he has brown hair. I le is rather slow And seems never to care.” Earl McCumber,— “Earl is our great class hero And is always late. But he never gets his lessons And his mark is always zero.” Agnes Merrill,— “Agnes, with her eyes of blue And her shiny raven hair, Makes us blush and feel less tall And wish that we were also fair.” George Meyers, — “Georgia is a slender boy With light brown hair and eyes of grey. To create mischief is his joy Hut true to us he'll ever stay. .James Fisher,— ‘Mamie’s on the stormy sea And he hears the school bell ringing Mingled with a sweet voice singing, O! my Jamie, come back to me. Harry White,— ‘'A boy whose face is ever bright, Whose eyes are all aglow. Who always thinks of funny things, As on thru life he goes. Agnes Thompson. ‘‘This dainty little maid With voice so sweet anti low. With steps so quick and light. To another town did go.” Alice Tesch,— Her eyes were of the deepest blue. Her ways of winning grace. She was loved by all she knew. This maid with the winsome face. Gertrude Frost, “She came from Lamartine. This modest little maid. She made a host of friends. While with us she stayed.” --- —THE FRESHMAN CLASS r.................... ------- There has never been a freshman class like ours. If you do not believe this, ask the faculty and you will soon find this statement true. If this does not convince you, you can consult the dictionaries. If you want any more orators just look over the freshman class but do not look for the green looking people for you will find yourself picking out Juniors and Seniors as our class does not contain any green ones. Our members have all been well cured and dried in the sun for we have the ‘‘sonn’’ itself for our president. We can boast of ninteen members who are as follows : Herman Sonn, who is our German president. Milton Ehrhardt, who is a farmers boy but wishes to become a city boy Jennie Gleason, who would like so much to become a little smaller. Robert Smith, who thinks, Ambition should be made sterner stuff. Leona Lurvey, who wouldn't know what to do if it was’nt for Jamie. Alta Bennett, who is so stately and wise. Harry White, who is our laughing machine. James Fisher, who can’t help blushing when the girls are around. Edith Boehrig and Ruth Paynter, who also are two great additions to our class. Nina Osier, who always likes to talk. Bell Launders, who wishes the boys wouldn’t bother her. Carl Parduhn. who wishes they wouldn’t hurry him. William Smith who is our deacon. George Meyers, who ought to have a larger head for his brains. What would happen if Earl McCumber ever went to work. And we mustn't forget little Carl Hoffman or Harold Burns for what would our class do without them? Will anyone dare to say that we are not the finest class that was ever invented I If so we will have a bone to pick with them. — FRESHMEN CLASS POEM — You can’t expect so very much From us so fresh and green. But I will tell you, all. right here, Things are not always what they seem. We play and work, and work and play. As all good freshies do. We have to work quite hard for us. For we are rather new. Thru summers heat and winters snow. Though rough the way has been. We took the taunts and jeers of all. But we've got thru just the same. ------------= FRESHMAN ALPHABET A is for Alta and Agnes as well. B is for Binnie. Breitkreutz, and Belle. C stands for Carls of which we have two. D is for darlings, dimples, dunces and dew. K stands for Earl and Edith so cute. F is for Fisher whose charms make us mute. G is for George with his bright flaxen hair. II stands for Harold and Herman so fair. I is for Ideals which we all prize. .1 stands for Jennie with merry black eyes. K is for ‘'Kisses we mean “candy of course. L is for Leona who drives a frisky black horse. M stands for Milton who has brothers out West. N is for nobody and all of the rest. () is for Osier who is bright and trim. P is for Paynter quite tall and quite slim. Q is for questions that we all should ask. K is for Robert who has many a task. 8 is for Smith who had cause to feel drear. 1 is Thompson and Tesch who left us this year. U is unknown to thee and to me. V' are the victims of Physiography. W is for White of the world wide renown. X is the name of a stranger in town. stands for yells now getting stale. Z is for Z I G Z A G and the end of my tale. Full of fun and fond of play. Right not wrong they give full sway, Every one does his rightful part, Showing sunny smiles and a cheerful heart. Helping hands they lend to all. May their honors never pall. Endless toil: nor Hunk, nor shirk. Note the Freshman, how they work. GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB ----= GIRLS' GLEE CLUB. --------------------- The Girls’ Glee Club of the Oakfield High School, which was organized in the year 1908 by our High School assistant, Miss Margaret Curtis, has been successful, both in an entertaining and in a beneficial way. Every m mber has worked hard to put her vocal chords to their proper use. The Glee Club work is for the purpose of obtaining a better knowledge of music for the chorus. It is possible for almost everyone to render a vocal selection and not get off the key, but it is a more difficult matter to keep the key when singing in a chorus that is arranged in parts. Under Miss Watson’s and Miss Donaldson’s faithful directions the girls are able not only to render a selection without discord but also with feeling. At the beginning of this year the same story confronted us that had arisen before in previous years, the loss of many of our faithful members when the Seniors graduated. Much good material was found, however, in the Freshman class. Among the newly elected members at the beginning of this year were Alice Teseh, Agnes Thompson, Hazel Merrill, Ruth Paynter, Leona Lurvey, Jennie Gleason, and Lida Best. Two of these girls, Alice Teseh and Agnes Thompson, left school a short time after their election to the club to attend school in other towns to which their parents had moved. The Glee Club was sorry to see these two leave us, as they were a great help during their short stay, but a meeting was called and Ethel Ryder and Nina Osier were elected to fill their places. During the year we have met every two weeks at the private homes of the members, and although a few of our hours were spent in work on those evenings, we all can say that the work has been more like play under the direction of the Misses Watson and Donaldson, and the hospitality of the girls. The members of the Glee Club are as follows: President ............................................Hazel Worthing Vice President........................................ Olive Susan Secretary and Treasurer................................Bessie Cragoe Pianist .......................................................Olive Susan Directors............................Miss Watson and Miss Donaldson Ethel Bristol Hazel Merrill Nora Locke Ruth Paynter Bessie Cragoe Bessie Burns Jennie Gleason Lida Best Lulu Ripley Ethel Ryder Elsie Parratt Marie Iloppe BOVS- H 1(JH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB Cbc 93ops’ c lcc Club President—Allen Sampson Vice-President—Carl Cragoe Secretary and Treasurer—Ralph Atkins The Boys’ (Jlee Club, which was organized in 1909 by the Misses Watson and Donaldson, consisted of six members. The club, however, lost three of these this year, but have added to their number Joseph Best, Lloyd Pi 1 bey and Ilarry Atkins. Although the club is a new organization, it has proved to be very successful. Last year it rendered musical numbers at the declamatory contest and certainly Avon fame for itself at the commencement exercises. Although it has not appeared in public this year it has made rapid progress, and we are looking forward to its appearance at the commencement exercises this year. The success of the club has been due to the enthusiastic spirit of the boys and to the efficient training of the instructors. THE FACULTY RECEPTION Saturday evening, May 14th, the faculty entertained the students of the Oakfield High School and the members of the school board, at an annual reception in Worthing Hall. The hall was decorated in red and white crepe paper, these being the school colors. Upon entering the hall each person had pinned upon his back a slip of paper upon which was written the name of some person present. By a series of questions to be answered by “yes” or “no,” each guest was required to discover whose name was written upon his slip of paper. Much merriment was caused in this guessing, but all succeeded in discovering the identity of the persons sought. From eight o’clock until ten, the time was enjoyably spent in the playing of old-fashioned games. At ten o’clock the orchestra arrived and after a grand march the guests enjoyed an hour of dancing. The program of the evening was concluded by the dancing of the “Virginia Reel,'’ into which all entered heartily and pronounced it the best of the evening. At the conclusion of the dancing all the students were requested to group themselves around their respective presidents and were then ushered by classes into the dining room, where dainty refreshments were served. The tables were prettily decorated with red and white carnations. And after being served with ice cream and cake, the hour of midnight having arrived, the guests departed for their respective abodes feeling that they had been royally entertained. - THE CLASS COLORS — The Seniors with their purple and cream Will make the Juniors yell and scream At the commencement exercises. The Juniors with their green and white Did with the Sophomores have a fight, Not quite, but nearly. The Sophomores with their grey and alice blue Are always ready to tell you, Of what they do. The Freshmen with their old rose and silver grey Do sometimes feel like giving them away; But do they ? ---- — THE BANKING QUESTION — Of all the questions of great interest to the people of the United States today, the most important are those concerning business. Of these, the banking question is the one that is considered the greatest. This is indeed an old question for as early as the twelfth century we know of the existence of the banking institution. ()ne of the earliest banks established was the Bank of Venice in 1171 A.D. This bank was a city institution established to receive the deposits of the city and to aid in its commerce. As it proved very successful, banks were soon founded on the same basis in the other countries of Europe. The bank of England which was established in 1 ‘ 94 has grown to be the most powerful of all the modern banks and its influence is a great factor in the commerce of all the nations. As the banks in the foreign countries proved to be very successful, the United States thot she would introduce the system in her new country. The first bank authorized in this country, originated in a union of the citizens in Philadelphia, in 1780, to supply the army with rations. This bank was later chartered by the Congress of the Confederation, under the name of the Bank of North America, with a capital of four thousand dollars. It still exists, being now one of the national banks of our country. In three or four of the other states, banks were soon after chartered in the same way and they grew in number until today we find them in almost every village and place of business. The functions of a bank are two-fold; to keep the surplus money of many people arid to lend others the amounts needed by them to carry on their business affairs. On one side is the man who, for example, has saved one hundred dollars and deposits it in the bank where he is sure it is safe from fire and robbery; then, on the other hand, is the man who being greatly in need of one hundred dollars to meet some payment in his business applies at this bank for a loan of the one hundred dallars with which he is able to meet the necessary end. Each man has been materially aided by these transactions. One has been able to save his one hundred dollars by putting it out of any temptation to spend and the other has been aided in his business by the other man’s money. Thus, the bank is the marketplace for the money of a community and is of the greatest importance to the people of that community for most all business transactions are carried on thru the bank. The bank, therefore, is the agent of the people and is dependent upon them for support. The people must be the depositors and borrowers for upon their willingness to act depends the very existence of the banking institution. Now let us suppose that fifty men, each having one hundred dollars, making a total of five thousand dollars, deposit it with some bank. They deposit it there because they think it is a place of safety. Then a business man comes to this bank and wants to borrow five thousand dollars. The bank loans him this amount and after a few months he fails or becomes a bankrupt. And when these fifty depositors go to the bank for their money, they find it has been lost and they are unable to get the money that belonged to them. What are they going to do about it? They have nothing but their bank-books to show that they had one hundred dollars and of what value are they now that the hank has failed 4 They place themselves under the sole control of the banker when they deposit their money with him. It all depends upon his judgment in the loaning of it as to whether they are to get it back again or not. The depositors ought not to be left at the mercy of some reckless banker. He should be given some safe security for his money and the people of to-day an beginning to realize this and to make their demands for better security to the depositors. It is because of this necessity and demand for better security to depositors that numerous plans have been brought forth. One solution of the problem is the guaranty of bank deposits, that is, that the goverment shall guarantee the bank deposits by means of a fund to be raised by taxing all the banks on their deposits. This plan seems to remedy somewhat the unsafe condition of the depositor. The suspension of payments of a bank is so serious a matter to the depositor that Ik has a right to ask the state to come to his aid. just as it does when bankruptcy laws are enacted, or when the goverment protects the noteholder from forgery or counterfeitting. Often the deposits of the working class become “ raisy-day savings,' and are urgently required to meet some family or business emergency. If not obtainable, as is frequently the case, the suffering of the family and of the business cannot be denied. It must be admitted therefore, that it would be a great blessing to the people if some practical form of insurance could be provided which would protect all deposits, but especially saving deposits. Indeed, it is my belief that such an effective provision against loss to the depositors by bank failures, would represent one of the greatest possible contributions to human welfare and advancement. A guaranty of bank deposits would give the depositors confidence. So long as the finanical sky of the bank is clear, the depositors have confidence, and all is well. But as soon as the confidence is lost, the depositors withdraw their money from the banks; the banks are accordingly compelled to contract their loans and try to build up their reserves against the coming storm; manufacturers and business men are unable to obtain the loans needed to carry on their business; and the fearful force of the panic grows until all our industries and commerce are paralyzed. Such a panic would be avoided if there was some sort of guaranty of bank deposits which would keep the confidence of the depositors. Another plan for bettering the condition of the depositors is the Postal Savings Bank. The act submitted to Congress regarding this subject being rather long, I will give only the essential parts. ’That within the United States, each and every postoflice which is authorized to issue money orders shall become postal savings banks to receive deposits from the public; that these postofiices shall be open for business every day during the usual postoflice hours: that accounts may be opened by any person over ten years of age, a dollar being the amount necessary to open an account after which any deposit of ten cents or any multiple thereof will be received; that no one may deposit more than two hundred dollars in one month or an amount to exceed one thousand on deposit; that the depositors are to receive two per cent annually; that the postmasters are to deposit this money in national banks every day.” This plan would undoutedly be a better security to the depositors. We realize, therefore, that at the present time there is growing ten- dency on the part of the people to demand that better security be given to the depositors. Altho tliey are justified in making such a demand there is danger that legislation as a result may be such as to discourage the further growth to the banking industry. Such would result in great harm to the commercial world and would be as harmful as the present lack of ample security. It should be the aim in treating this question of security of deposits to create such legislation that will encourage honesty in banking, thrift to the instution, and protection to the small depositor who has labored and struggled to save a few dollars for a rainy day. THE LYCEUM SOCIETY The Lyceum Society of the Oakfield High School has rendered more interesting and instructive programs this year than ever before and the students have thus derived more than the usual benefits from the organization. We can truthfully say that the society has this year realized its purpose to the fullest extent. Several innovations were made for the improvement of the society. Among these was the sectional division, all members being grouped under four different sections, each section rendering four programs during the year. At each meeting of the society two sections led parliamentary practice. The advantage of this arrangement was the friendly rivalry which sprang up among the different sections and which led to increased excellence and new ideas in programs. It also led to brisk and enthusiastic parliamentary practice in which participation upon the part of the students had become much more general. During the year it was discovered that the constitution was inadequate to the needs of the society. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution which should prove more efficient. Much practical value was gained in framing, discussing, amending, and adopting the constitution clause by clause. The product, we are proud to say. is a masterpiece of civic genius. The programs rendered this year show an interesting variety. One of the distinctive features was a series of three Junior-Senior debates which were given at the evening meetings. The topics chosen were of present day interest and were carefully prepared and eloquently delivered. Although the merits of the debates were well balanced, two of them were won by the Juniors. We feel convinced that our debaters will some day win honors for our school in intercollegiate debates. At one meeting of the Lyceum tin whole society was transformed into tin I . S. Senate. 1 he worthy senators of section IV. gave several interesting speeches on the tariff question. One of the most interesting was that given by the honorable Senator Ripley from Georgia. The dramatic ability of the school was shown in the presentation of several farces, among them, “A Cup of Coffee,” and “The Dutch Judge,” both of which held the audience spell-bound. Although we have attained a high degree of excellence in rhetoricals this year we shall strive to do better next year. HIGH SCHOOL BASE BALI. TEAM. “ OAKFIELD TIGERS. THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association of tin Oak Held High School was organized during the year of 19U7-1908. The purpose of this association is to promote and control athletics in the High School. The present officers are: President. Allen Sampson: Vice president Clyde Morgan; Secretary, Mariem Smith: Treasurer. Carl Cragoe. Owing to the lack of interest and material, no football team was organized. Outdoor basketball and tennis took its place. Baskets were erected at one end of the Campus and many interesting games were played between the various teams of the High School. When the time arrived for the opening of the indoor basketball, our team had been practically selected and in the best of condition for a successful season. Did we play basketball during'the season of 1909-1910? Ask our opponents and they will verify by word the story told by scores. The past season marks the close of the third year of basketball in our High School and has been the best known in the history of school, not only for the number of games won, but also because of its financial success. The Oakfield High School did not meet defeat at the hands of another High School in the state, and only when compelled to play city teams because of not being able to secure games with other High Schools, was it defeated, and then on account of age and experience of city players. The several strong teams, Hartford, Hosendale, Kewaskum, that appeared with flaunting colors and trained players came onlv to cee their hopes dragged to defeat in the comet trail of our triumphs, while above this happy scene waves, in enthusiastic splendor, the red and white of the OakHeld High School. TEAM Right Foreward Left Foreward Center Right Guard Left Guard Substitute Carl Cragoe Allen Sampson (Captain) Chester Shortt Ralph Atkins Harry White Clyde Morgan SC( )RES ()ctober 80 - ()akiield 25 November 12—Oaklield 18 November 10—Oaklield 28 December 8—Oaklield 17 December 10—Oaklield 12 Decern I er 17—Oaklield 33 February 11—Oaklield 30 February 15—Oaklield 41 March 4—Oaklield 22 Markesan 5 Brandon City Team 27 IIartford 14 Wood hull 23 Way land Academy 59 Rosendale 6 Kewaskum 19 (kiklield City Team 12 Kewaskum 18 A baseball team was organized during the spring of the year, and new suits were ordered as there were many hopes of a successful season in baseball tliis year. Only two games have been played thus far, the first at Brandon May 0, which resulted in a victory for the Oaklield team with a score of 9-12. The second game was played with Brandon at Oaklield on May 21st which ended with a score of 5-0 in favor of Oaklield. The remainder of the schedule has not been played at the time this book goes to press but from appearance we look toward a bright future for the team. Left Field Center Field Right Field Short Stop First Base Second Base Third Base Catcher Pitcher Clyde Morgan Fern Bristol AVard Large Harold Burns Carl Cragoe (Captain) Halbert Bill Herman Sonn Robert Smith Arthur Burleton The spirit of Ball Playing was by no means limited to the students in the High School for the invincible TIGERS” was organized by pupils m the grades. The coming players of our school certainly manifested gieat interest and enthusiasm in the game. When the season opened they were found well uniformed and equipped. I p to dab' they have won two games with decissive scores: defeating Brownsuille with a score of 24 to 3 and Kin wood at the tune of 29 to 8. The line up of the team is as follows: Fern Bristol OAKFIELD TIGERS. Pitcher Carleton Henningsen Thomas Gleason Carrol Darling-Guy Darling Edwin Bristol Nicholas Biange Neil Morgan Harry Head Fay Morgan Catcher, Capt. First Base Short Stop Second Base Third Base Left Field Center Field Right Field Mascot THE TENNIS CLUB President.................................................Clyde Morgan. Secretary.................................................Mariem Smith. Treasurer.................................................Carl Cragoe. The Tennis Cluh was organized on the fourteenth day of April. Nineteen hundred and ten with twenty three members. Tennis was entered into with more enthusiasm than ever this year because of the tournament to be held in May. But little work had to be done on the court and as the tennis equipment was in a much worn and badly battered condition, rackets. nets, balls, and tape were purchased. Tennis paraphenalia is expensive so the club found itself in debt and the members were taxed enough to make up the amount. The enjoyment obtained from playing tennis more than made up for the money expended so no one complained of paying the tax. The purchase of a backstop net saved much running after balls thus enabling the players to spend more time and energy in playing than was before possible. The tennis tournament was heartily enjoyed by the participants and the friendly rivalry that arose added much zestand interest to tennis. All onlookers of the tournament saw an amount of good playing that convinced them that the students of the Oaklield High School are as good at playing tennis as they are at other sports. This was the third year we have had a tennis court and the students have shown their appreciation of the attempts to make a good one by the marked improvement in their playing and in the greater interest felt in their school work. No one could play tennis who did not have good standings. And as many wished to play better recitations were given. Indeed tennis, together with the other athletics, seem to have had a beneficial influence on the school providing suitable recreations from the study and adequate physical exercise. ----=■ CONSERVATION OF THE FORESTS. —— ■■— One of the greatest problems which confronts the present generation is that of the natural resources of the United States. At one time these were looked upon as inexhaustible, and this view of the matter has led to an almost criminal wastefulness in their use. Someone has divided the resources into two classes—those which can not he restored, such as mineral deposits and natural oil. and those which can be used and still In proper management become more valuable. The most important examples of the latter class are the forests. Between the wanton destruction by lumbermen and the terrible and often avoidable loss by fire, the total disappearance of the forest is threatened. These two great dangers are often closely connected, for in the carelessly cut timber the fire can gain the greatest headway because of the felled trees and brush wood which covers the ground. There is a strange indifference, at the present time, to fires in the cut-over lands. Many people consider these tires a good thing because the ground is cleared up in this way. But on tin contrary, a fin in such a tract does as much actual damage as a fire among mature trees, provided, of course, iu these last there is no great amount of slash, for while the mature trees are injured somewhat by burning around the trunks, they usually are not seriously damaged. but when the timber has been cut off the little seedlings and the saplings are destroyed. It is in these that the hope of an adequate future supply of lumber is centered. The states make every effort to prevent and to control forest fires, hut until the public awake from their indifference comparatively little can be done. At the present time the country is upon the verge of a severe lumber shortage. The highest estimate of the available timber of the United States is two thousand billion feet. The average amount cut down annually for the last five years is one hundred billion feet, while the estimated annual growth is only forty billion feet. At this rate the lumber supply would fail entirely at the end of thirty-three years. But the facts are made even more startling when we realize the amount used each year shows a marked increase over the output of the year before. The continuance of the present carelessness would be disastrous to the nation. The first effect of deforestation would he a failure of tin lumber supply. Should this occur hard times and great suffering must inevitably follow. In case of a coal famine such as was experienced a short time ago, the condition among the common people would be appalling. All building enterprises would be injured and it would be the occupants of stores, offices, and dwellings who would pay the added cost. Mining would become much more expensive, there would be a corresponding rise in the cost of iron, coal and other minerals, and, as there would be no adequate substitute for coal, the owners of the mines could set their own price no matter how high it might be. Transportation, too, would suffer, since the railroad companies have been unable to discover a satisfactory substitute for wooden ties, and the greatest of their engineers are of the opinion that such a sub- stitute can not be found. The cost of transportation by inland waterways would be even further increased than by rail. The agricultural industry, whether in irrigated or in naturally moist regions, would be considerably hampered by the cost of farm implements, buildings, fencing, and wood for other purposes. From this rise in cost of production, the unavoidable result would be a rise in the cost of food itself. We need forests for the production of timber for its manifold uses, Imt even more than this we must have the forest to protect our streams, which are to be the “white coal” of the future, providing the power to carry on our manufacturing enterprises and to furnish us also with light and heat. Large tracts of woodland are indispensable to the inland waterways, since they keep up a regular How of water, preventing dangerous floods at one time of the year and a very low water mark at another. The value of a stream as a waterway is estimated according to the depth of water when a stream is at its lowest. The forest acts like a sponge, having a great capacity for taking up water and then giving it up slowly. In the spring the snow and ice remains in the woods much longer than in the open fields. It melts slowly, giving the soil a chance to take up a much larger amount of moisture than would be possible if the breaking up came suddenly. In the latter case the great volume of water can not percolate down through the soil rapidly enough, and so it must run off the surface. This, however, washes away the top soil, causing much loss, while in the woods there are many channels in the soil left by decaying roots. Through these the water passes down to underground channels whence it can flow to the open country and feed the springs and wells and streams. During the summer months the closely interlaced leaves and branches of the tree prevent any great damage being done by heavy falls of rain by catehing part of the water and allowing it to drip down slowly on the ground beneath. In this way, too, the washing away of soils is prevented. The decay of leaves and branches on the surface and of roots in the ground make the soil singularly porous, having, because of the shade and of the mulch of dead leaves, a great power of retention. Thus the water is held there in the soil and given off gradually. To sportsmen and to those who love the wild places and their creatures, the destruction of easily accessible forests would be, indeed, a great blow’: for as surely as the forests go, the wild things that inhabit them must perish also. The hunter could no longer exult in the chase, and w’orse than this, those who love the beasts of the woods for their life rather than their death would long in vain for a sight of their shy friends in cpiiet places. Mr. Roosevelt, Mr. Pinchot, and others as well informed, have given us good descriptions of the conditions of the old world in this regard. The Austria and Switzerland. There is one province in Denmark which has an especially valuable lesson to teach, in that it has been through the stages of a declining prosperity due to the cutting off of the forests and a return to the old wealth and importance through reforestation. In this province, Jutland, the forest destroyed by a decade of cutting dowm had to be restored by the intelligent and painstaking efforts of a century. most striking example is northern China. A few centuries ago, in the provinces of Shensi and Shansi, Ihe mountains and part of the lowlands were crowded with a dense growth of the finest timber. The rainfall was abundant, the climate delightful and, in the portions of the country which were not forested, the soil was highly fertile, producing large quantities of all the crops of the climate. The mulberry tree grew freely, supporting a flourishing silk industry. The population was large and lived in plenty. The river Hun Ho flowed from these provinces to the sea. It was deep, wide and perfectly navigable. But now tin country has changed, for the forests have been cut down, and this has changed one of the most beautiful spots in the world into a desert, scantily supporting a pitifully small population. The fertile soil of the valley is covered to a great depth with sterile sand and silt, washed down from the unprotected uplands. The rich vegetation and thriving industries have vanished, and the once beautiful Ilun Ho flows to the sea as an unmanageable, unnavigable current wandering here and there among the sand bars of its treacherous bed. Even the climate has changed and the rainfall has decreased. Such is the effect of forest destruction. Then there is Canaan, in bible times “a land flowing with milk and honey,” having a matchless climate and wonderful fertility. It abundantly supported a large population where today a small number of people must toil hard to gain a scanty living: for the verdant land of biblical history has become almost a desert. The hills of Galilee, where huge herds of cattle and sheep once fed, are bare and useless at the present time. The river Jordan has for centuries been an insignificant stream. To find the reason for this remarkable change we need only to look to the desolate sides of Lebanon on which grow only a few cedars—lovely remnants of the forests that have vanished, and taken with them the prosperity and greatness of the country and its people. Spain, too, may well serve as a warning to the United States, for in the time of the Moors, this peninsula yielded grain, fruit and vegetables of the finest quality and in great abundance. It was thickly populated with highly educated people. Then, under the rule of the kings, the fine forests which covered the mountain sides were cut down. The result is that the climate has become rough and variable, the soil does not produce nearly as much as it used to and tin average depth of the rivers is greatly diminished. The Spanish government recognizes that the cutting down of forests has caused the deterioration of the soil, and they are making ali possible attempts to cover the hills with the protecting trees. But this is a long and arduous task and it will be many years before the conditions are appreciably changed. These same results have occurred in many other countries, in Sicily, once the granary of Europe, and in France. Italy, It is not only among the owners of the forests that this wanton destruction of trees is going on, but on a lesser scale among many of the owners of small pieces of land. Among farmers, especially, there is a groat carelessness in this dir ction. They cut down trees though they can well afford to buy fuel and though the trees take up but a few feet of their many acres of ground. They do not see the beauty of shaded drives and tree bordered fields, but for a few dollars they go on with the vandal hand BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL BASKET BALI. TEAM. destroying “God’s first temples.” John Muir, the great naturalist, says: “Through all the wonderful eventful centuries since Christ’s time—and long before that—God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches and a thousand straining, leveling tempests and flood. It should then be the purpose of the people of the world to do their part in preserving these wonderful forests.” JENNIE NORTON. The Oak Leaves Published annually by the Students . . OF THE . . Oakfie d High School If you are not an advertiser, secure space for next year. If you are not a subscriber, order a copy at once. Address Carl S. Cragoe, Editor in Chief, Oakfield, Wis. Price 35 cents. If you are a subscriber PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 CONTENTS That Reminds Me.................................................1002 A High School Affair............................................1003 Gems from the Poets.............................................1012 Recipes.........................................................1014 Answers to Correspondents.......................................1016 News of the Courts..............................................1020 Wm. Reynolds, the Wonderful.....................................1021 Want Ads........................................................1022 Editor-in-chief, Harry Atkins Comic Editor, James Fisher Special Correspondent, Ward Large The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 ---;-------- THAT REMINDS ME “Don 1 you feel as if you would like to leave foot-prints in the sands of time?” asked Mr. Curtis, after {riving a long lecture on “A Student's Attitude. “ “Xo. answered Earle McCumber, gloomily. “Over where I live the mud is eighteen inches deep, and I don’t feel as if I wanted to see another foot-print as long as I live.” She Always Had An Ear for Music. Olive was watching a circus parade, and just as the elephants were passing, the calliope began to play. She turned to Elsie and said, “Isn’t that the grandest music you ever heard ? Oh, but I do love to hear those elephants sing.” The Definition of a Chair. A chair is a moveable seat for one person with a hack. She—Ward says I grow prettier every time he sees me. He—You ought to have him call oftenei. Harry Was Crippled. Our good Professor had just left the store one night, when he was approached by a swell dressed, and a very good looking young man. who saitl. “Heaven bless your bright, benevolent face. A little charity, sir, for a poor crippie.” Our professor gave the young man a five dollar bill, saying. “And how are you crippled, young man?” “Financially, sir,” answered Harry as he made off. Using Influence. Joe seems to be an up-to-date politician.” “I should say so. Before proposing to Bessie, he got a petition with two thousand signatures urging her to accept him.” Jennie Doing Her Best. “Do you whistle, sing or recitef “No.” “Can you do nothing to entertain the guests?” “Well. I can name all the vice-presidents we have ever had.” She then took her place at the head of the class. The teacher asked. “And what is space?” The trembling student said, “I cannot think at present, but I have it in my head.” The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 More Honor for Shakespeare. Miss Br.—Name some of Shakespeare's works. (’. M.—“Merchant of Venice,” “Ten Nights iii a Bar Room.” A teacher received an excuse for tardiness, which read as follows: Dear Miss—Please excuse Mary for tardiness as she fell in the mud. Hoping you will do the same. 1 am. Yours very truly, Mrs. A. Breathes there a man with soul so dead. Who never to himself has said, V l:en he stubbed his toe against the bed, I _ | | ; _ |«t | | ) 9 t |__ } j “My sister wears a piece of cheese in her bonnet.” “What is that for?” “So as to catch the rat in her hair.” Prof.—How many minutes did you spend on your algebra ? Student—1 spent ten minutes. Prof.—If you wanted to go fishing and your parents objected, would you stop after ten minutes coaxing ? Student—If they didn’t bite. Simplified Spelling. A school teacher in Australia received the following note: “( ur as vou are a man of no legs. I wish to enter my bowie in your skull. Rather mystified by this apparent thirst for blood, tin teacher laid the n after before the trustees, who summoned the writer and demanded an explanation. This is the way lie read it: “Sir. as vou are a man of knowledge, I wish to enter my hoy in your school.” Some Maybes I Have Heard. Maybe Harry didn’t throw shy glances to the hack of the room. Maybe Ethel R. wasn’t sorry when Harry had his seat changed. Maybe Clayton used to visit Oakfield on Sunday. Maybe Gertrude doesn’t laugh to grow fat. Maybe Ruth doesn’t skip down stairs when it is time for her to play. Maybe Bessie C. fell down stairs and bumped her head. A Freshman met two Seniors proud. And asked the name of their class play. Answered the Seniors, “Pax Vobiscum,” The Freshman quietly continued his way. The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 The Seven Wonders of the Oakfield High School. 1. Olive coming to school at half past eight. 2. Will Reynolds spelling correctly. 3. Will Orvis winning a game of tennis. 4. Harold B. calling on a girl. 5. The Freshman with the dignity of the Seniors (i. Robert S. waiting for a bite in algebra. 7. Kelsey keeping both eyes open at the same time. — A HIGH SCHOOL AFFAIR ==—■_ The assembly room had become suddenly very quiet. The ticking of the clock was the only thing that could be heard, and yet everyone held his breath in suspense. Somewhere from above came the sound of loud sobbing, mingled with the plaintive “miaus of a cat. Who was it and where could it be? The teachers looked at the students. The students looked at each other, but the strange sounds came from no one in the room. Everyone became excited and very curious, for the mysterious sounds became louder and louder. With great difficulty the students were made to keep their seats and with the help of one or two of the Senior boys, the teachers and tin janitor began the search for the cause of the strange commotion. Every corner, every nook, and every place where someone might be hidden was examined. but nothing was found, and the sobbing became louder and more frantic. Someone could be heard yelling. “Ouch, ouch! The hunters became greatly excited and rushed hither and thither, bumping into each other and stumbling over waste paper baskets, chairs, desks, and even over their own feet. By this time, all of the students had joined in the search, for how could they be expected to keep their seats with so much excitement going on? Such a great deal of noise and commotion was made that the children in the rooms on the lower floor became frightened and greatly excited. One of the small boys screamed “Fire! and rushed for the door. The cry was taken up, Fire! “Fire! But luckily the boys were quieted just-in time to prevent them from summoning the fire brigade. When the noise was at last subdued, an explanation was made to the small pupils that the High School students were only searching for a lost companion. Then the search was begun again, urged on by the frantic cry of “Help me down ! “Help me down ! “I don’t want to burn up! Suddenly the garret was thought of. A step-ladder was brought from the basement and placed under the trap door that opened into a small dark room, above which was built the belfry. One of the stately Senior boys began to ascend the ladder in a very graceful and dignified manner, for The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 was not the entire school breathlessly watching him ? At last he reached the top and with much secret fear, he cautiously lifted the trap door. From the dark aperture above him glowed two yellow balls of living fire. Before he had time to beat a hasty and undignified retreat, something black and snarling sprang from above to his shoulders; gave him a revengeful, vicious scratch across his face; jumped to the floor and disappeared. Crestfallen and mortified, the wise Senior hurriedly scrambled down the ladder and vanished. Then a little Freshman girl with hair dishevelled and covered with cobwebs, with face tear stained and scratched, climbed down the step-ladder and would have disappeared too. had she not been detained by the much amused crowd who demanded the reason for all this. Twisting her handkerchief and looking much abashed, the girl be-jjan: “Nigger, he followed me to school. I didn’t know it and when I (jot upstairs, I saw that the trap door was open and the step-ladder was standing under it. Nigger got scared at somethin’ and he jumped on the ladder and I went after him. But I couldn’t catch him and he climbed into the garret and I climbed in too. I was chasin’ him, tryin’ to catch him when someone came up the ladder and then before I had time to say anythin’ the door was closed and 1 was shut up in there. My, but it was awful! There was some great, big, black spiders and two mice, but Nigger caught ’em. I couldn’t hear no one come to open the door, so I sat down on the floor and took my cat in my lap, but he wouldn’t behave so 1 slapped him and he scratched me. Th m I heard some one yell “Fire!” and I yelled too. ’cause I didn’t want to burn up. Pretty soon I heard someone coinin’ up the ladder and then I knew I wasn't goin' to die up there. Then, giving the crowd a beseeching, tearful glance, the poor little Freshman went in search of her beloved “Nigger and the students went back to their seats. But one question never was answered. Who was it that took the ladder away and left the girl a prisoner ? Could it have been a Sophomore ? The Ladies' Home Journal, For June, 1910 ' GEMS FROM THE POETS In the Spring In the spring Ralph Atkins’ fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. But our highly esteemed teachers—what may they he thinking of? They may rise with thoughts of gladness. And with souls buoyed up with hope. But they sniff the air with sadness. When they smell house-cleaning soap. Will’s Good Feeling. My heart’s so full of love today For all my fellow men, I ’d gladly knock someone down, To help him up again. The Junior girls are very slow, they seem to take their ease. For even when they swipe a lunch, they eat it by degrees. Nora’s Moveable Feast. Shi has a biscuit colored hat, With plumes of olive green. Beneath the mushroom crown so Hat, A bunch of cherries may be seen. Tis perched upon her head of brown, Above her shrimpy old rose gown; And from her little neck so fair, A chain of oyster pearls hang down. Her coat is made of Persian lamb, And frogs are all the style, She doesn’t mind at all the “jam,” Because she’s got ’em beat a mile. And scallops points of every size Go boating around her feet; When she goes mincing down the walk, She’s just got enough to eat. The Sophomore girls are jolly good cooks, They made a feast one day, But the Junior girls neglected their books, And hid the feast away. The Ladies' Home Journal, For June, 1910 Kisses and Misses. A miss is as good as a mile: A kiss is as good as a smile: Not to miss any kiss. But to kiss every miss, ’Will turn miles into smiles And smiles into kisses. For a maiden who 'll smile Is a miss worth while If von ’re walking a mile. % c But the damsel you kiss Is worth two of the miss Who’s only as good as a smile. High School Jingles. Ding. dong. ding, dong. There goes the lire hell! Black smoke lills the rooms and hall. And the students in their hurry Over their own feet almost fall. But soon they see that it is all a joke For the janitor, a cunning man. Has lighted a tire in an old dish-pan. OakHeld High School has much worth. It's kown to millions o'er tne earth. And if in this you have a doubt dust come to us. we’ll drive it out. Cram. Cram. Cram the long night thru. That’s the way the many do, And when they lind that they have crammed in vain They try to improve, by cramming again. The Ladies' Home Journal, For June, 1910 - . .. ' RECIPES • —---------- “How to Become a Senior.” The following are the rules anyone must learn to become a Senior: Note—These rules were gathered at great expense by a member of the Oak Leaves staff, and were taken from the experiences of the former Seniors of this and other schools. Rule 1.—Do all of your studying on the way to class and when the teacher calls on you get up very slowly and deliberately, and say “I—di— di—didn t ha—ha—have ti—ti—time t—t—to g—g—get in—m—my 1— 1—lesson t—t—today. ’ ’ Rule 2.—Always make all the disturbance possible during study periods. Rule 3.—Always come to school about six minutes after nine. This will make people notice you more. Rule 4.—Never walk on the rubber mats on the stairs. Walk on the bare floor, and take about six steps at a time. It makes more noise. Rule 5.—Be on friendly terms with the teachers. It pays. Rule 6.—Be sure to go to about six dances a week. Tis unnecessary to tell who you should take. Rule 7.—Never speak to anyone except to a Senior, a Junior, a visitor or a teacher. Note—These rules were tried in the Oakfield High School in the year nineteen hundred and ten A. I), and found perfect. “TOAST.” Here's to the Senior class Which leads all the rest. Here’s to the Junior class Who claim they’re the best. Here’s to the Sophomore class Which treats with a spread. Here’s to the Freshman class Which has the Big Head. Then Hail! All Hail! For the class of 1910, May she ever prosper among men. Ethel Bristol—Here's to the girl with a soul not dead. Who always to her beau has said: “Oh, see the moon ! Is it not grand ! It makes my heart beat like the band.” The Ladies' Home Journal, For June, 1910 “To Make Wise Seniors.” Procure some of the best products of the rural districts, usually fresh ami green. and having them cut down to the youngest years possible, pro-cc: cl to put them into the crucible (school). Mix in a little grammar, a pen full of writing, and a liberal bunch of gracefulness. Stir until capable of being moulded and receiving impression from the hands of the teachers. When the whole has been mixed, brush it up with a new clothes brush and whip rapidly to the High School. Leave here for about four yea is. At the end of that time add a little dignity, some oil of consolation, and a few parting tears. Then cover the whole with two square feet of sheepskin, when it will be ready for use. Cut into the shape of an ordinary mortal and serve as a Senior ready for a job. N. B.—Above is better served without sauce. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS ee= Dear Mrs. Whatyoumakallit.—If you keep steady company with a voting man. must you ask him with whom you may dance? ETHEL BRISTOL. Dear Ethel—I am sure it is very sweet and maidenly of you to ask him and there is no impropriety in the act: ask him when he happens to he looking. It is entirely unnecessary when he is not. Dear Mrs. W.—I am in love with a High School girl. Would it be policy to tell her of my love? Yours respectfully, RALPH ATKINS. Dear Ralph—No, a young man must not tell a mere school girl of his love as it will distract her attention from her school work. Dear Mrs. W.— 1 like a light haired, blue-eyed Senior boy in our High School, hut I don’t know whether or not he likes me. Please toll me what I can do to find out. NORA LOCKE. Dear Nora—Ask him by all means. Dear Mrs. W. -How can I avoid making such a stamping noise when I enter the assembly room? HARRY ATKINS. Dear Ilarry—Insist that the authorities have rubber matting put down wherever you walk. Dear Mrs. W.—I am very tall. How can I decrease my height ? JAMES FISHER. Dear Jamie—Turn up your trousers one inch and it will make you look much shorter. Dear Mrs. W.—Will you please tell me how I can manage to grow taller? MILTON EHRHAEDT. Dear Milton—Use stilts. The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 Dear Mrs. W.—I have studied the wrong page of my pony and don’t know my lesson, what is the best way out of it ? Your distressed. LULA. Dear Lula-—“Read” the right one. Dear Mrs. V.—Do the Seniors always choose owls on their class badges? Why do the Seniors look so wise and why don’t they treat us as equals and why—? FRESHMAN. Dear Freshman—Little children should be seen and not heard. Mrs. Whatyoumavkallit will be pleased to have anyone send answers to the following questions, as she has been unable to answer them : Why did Mr. Curtis look so sleepy one morning ? Who do the High School boys like to take to the dances and why? Why did the Sophomores go into the library so often ? Why did Miss Breitkrautz say, “Winegar” for “vinegar?” When did Miss Binnie get drowned in class? Why doesn’t Robert McClain read the girls’ notes on April First? — -------IN THE HIGH SCHOOL SUPREME COURT Plaintiff—The classes. Defendant—Miss Bri---. Offense—Keeping us too long after the bell rings. Plea—Too much noise in the room. Verdict—Attach a special apparatus to the door. Pla in t i ft'—Soph om o res. Defendant—J uniors. Offense—Stea ling dinner. Plea—Lots of fun. Verdict—Do it again. Plaintiff—Mr. Curtis. Defendant—Some of the students. Offense—Stealing gum. Plea—Couldn’t resist the temptation. Verdict—After this chew it all at once. Plaintiff—Students. Defendant—Mr. Curtis. Offense—Chloroforming a cat. Plea—Amused the students too much. Verdict—Send all other cats to a veterinary surgeon for treatment. The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 News of the Law Courts as written by our distinguished correspondent Ward Large. --- HIGH SCHOOL ROGUES GALLERY Headquarters of the metropolitan police. Detective Bureau, Washington, D. C. June 1, 1910. Post these notices in a conspicuous place. If any of these persons are found in your jurisdiction cause their arrest and immediately telegraph, Carl S. Cragoe, Mayor and Superintendent of police. Chester Shortt—The above mimed person is supposed to be one of a gang of girl mashers, who has lately been seen trying to make a “hit” with all the girls. He was last seen taking Olive Susan home from church, but was relieved by another gentleman. lie is now running at large. He is about five feet eleven inches in height, slender, and has an odd swing in walking. Will probably be found wraiting outside the exit of some medicine show. Lulu Ripley—Wanted for over powdering; tall, brown eyes, and wears numerous rats and puffs; very intimate and friendly with the boys. Was last seen coming from her father’s flour barrel. The dealers of flour offer a reward of five hundred dollars for her capture for misrepresenting their goods. Will Orvis—Wanted for stealing bantams. Tall, heavy weight and wears glasses. He is an old hand at the trade and is considered a dangerous person with his fists, lie was known at one time to knock a door off its hinges with one blow. Winnie Donaldson—Wanted for smuggling goods out of Oakfield. Short, light hair, brown eyes. Was last seen rolling a satchel toward the depot. Location teacher. Will Reynolds—Wanted for exceeding the speed limit, and reckless riding. Last offense was upsetting President Taft’s carriage. He was headed for Oakfield and at the rate he was going he will be due there June 2, 1910; $1,000 reward offered for his capture dead or alive. He wore a light brown cap and goggles. Color of machine, blue. James Fisher—Wanted for bigamy in various states, but especially in Wisconsin in the village of Oakfield. Tall, dark hair, brown eyes. He may also be distinguished by his peculiar walk and his cute smile worn when talking to ladies. Was seen in the library at one time with more than a dozen girls. He will probably be found where a large number of girls are. From his various escapes from jails and police he is known as Slippery Jim. The Ladies’ Home Journal, For June, 1910 WILLIAM REYNOLDS, M. D. Specialist in all diseases of humanity, especially those of High School students, including the following; gumchewsium, flunhitis, lesson failure, stabitis, etc. All calls answered within a reasonable length of time. TESTIMONIALS. Thanks to Dr. Reynolds’ treatment we are cured of our “Greenness ” THE FRESHMEN. Have just begun treatment. Am cured of an attack of gumchewsium already, but will continue using his medicine to prevent a relapse. ALLEN SAMPSON. Have just been cured of a bad attack of fiunkitis by Dr. Reynolds' medicine. I cannot thank him enough. II. E. WHITE. Since using your invincible remedies, we have been cured of an acute attack of indigestion, brought on by over-eating. THE JUNIORS. Dr. Reynolds’ tonic for over-loaded brains is a favorite with us. THE SENIORS. The best throw I ever made was when I threw my pipe away after using a bottle of his “Anti-Smoke” remedy. ('LIFFORD S(JIOONOVER. WANT ADS Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted : Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: The studious manner of the Seniors. Freshmen. A “cap” so I won’t catch cold. Hazel Worthing. The right to whisper to Olive during study period, ('lay-ton Tupper. Ten cents’ worth of peroxide to bleach my puffs anil switch the color of my hair. Ethel Bristol. A “large” boy for a companion. Lulu Ripley. The right to make excursions to any part of the school-house any time of the day. Ruth Paynter. The right to have tits (Fitz) in school. Bessie Bums. A “ Short t” boy for a steady companion. Olive Susan. A seat in the back part of the room so that I can whisper to “Mac.” Jennie Gleason. To receive a “Kaul” from my friends every day. Elsie Parratt. A hair-cut free of charge. Lloyd Filbey. Some one to argue with me. Will Orvis. A cap like the girls wear. Clayton Tupper. A pony boy. Hazel Merrill. Something to make me tall like Jennie. Nora Locke. The Ladies’ Home Journal For June, 1910 Wanted : A good love story. Robbie McClain. Wanted: Free lunch. Juniors. Wanted: Someone to love me. Chester Shortt. Wanted: A lunch in English class. Bessie Cragoe. Wanted: A bill (Bill) for my affairs. Bell Launders. Wanted: A compound which will produce flesh and vocal power. Jamie Fisher. Wanted: A pipe that will never cease to burn. Earle McCumber. Wanted: Someone to cheer me up and make me less bashful. Alta Bennett. Wanted: Something to make me walk faster. Carl Parduhn. APPLICATION FOR SONGS. “Stingy Kidd” ........................................Sophomores “My Pony Boy”.......................................Bessie Cragoe “Just Someone”......................................Jessie Reynolds “Susan, Don’t You Keep Me Waiting”..................Chester Shortt “Then We’ll Have Just One More Little Drink”.....Earle McCumber “Oh, You Blondie”.....................................Nora Locke “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home?”..........Ethel Bristol “It’s Not the Man with the Violin, Nor Is It You, Mr. Flute”. ............................................. Hazel Worthing “Oh, I Want Someone to Call Me Dearie”..............Agnes Merrill “Gee, I Wish I Had a Girl”...... ...................Jamie Fisher “I’ve Got Rings on My Fingers and Bells on My Toes”...Lulu Ripley “I Love My Wife. But Oh, You Kid”.............Clifford Schoonover “School Days” .............................................Seniors “Roses Bring Dreams of You”.........................Clayton Tapper “I’m Afraid to Go Home in the Dark”.................Ralph Atkins I Picked a Lemon in the Garden of Love”............Kelsey MeChain THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Officers for 1909—1910. President ... Vice President Secretary - Treasurer Oalc Leaves Representative Executive Committe Miss Nellie Smith Grant Wells Miss Jessie Limey Claude Cra«foe Miss Edna Arniitage Jessie Lucile Edwards Helen Smith Mary E. Arniitage (Fisher)....... Anna (i. Arniitage (Babcock) . .. . Helen P. Beede (Gill)............ Win. H. Burns.................... Grace E. Darling (Chegwin)....... Nora M. Eilbey (Hoag)............ Delbert A. Hoag.................. Mildred S. MeGlone (Stark)....... Florence Whitmore (Van Sickler) A. Ruby Arniitage (Edwards).... 'has. A. Devoe................. Orpha L. Dille (Cotterill)....... Emma H. Filbey (Hubbard)......... Nell O. Raymond.................. Edwin A. Ripley.................. •loe F. Briggs................... Ed. H. Burns..................... Leslie Rush Burns. . . .......... Robt. N. Filbey.................. Tillie G. Neeb................... •lessie E. Neeb.................. Be le H. Ripley.................. Marieni T. Smith................. Elric P. Worthing................ Myrtle A. Worthing (Barber).... Frank L. Cowles.................. Maude A. Doyle................... Ed. J. Filbey.................... Edith A. Orvis................... Eftie L. Ripley (Mack)........... L. Edna Arniitage................ Carrie E. Ball (Ilinx.).......... Elizabeth Hatch ................. Lurvey, —C h ai r m an Lola Pratt Nellie Smith Grant Wells Claude Cragoe 1891 .......Fond du Lac, Wis. .......Velva, N. I). ........Oconto, Wis. .......App’eton. Wis., Bookkeeper. .......Fond du Lac. Wis. .......Sunnyside, Wash. .......Sunnyside, Wash., Fruitgrower. .......Surlier, Colo. .......Fresno, Cal. 1892 .......Vienna, Austria. .......Berlin, Wis., Physician. .......Milladore, W is. i .......Lusk, Wyo. .......Oakfield, Wis., Bookkeeper. .......Mandan, N. I)., Real Estate. 1833 .......Montreal, Can., Bookkeeper. .......Portland, Ore., Auditor, S. P. Ry. .......Soudan, Minn, Physician. .......Appleton, Wis., in Paper Mill. .......Fond lii Lac, Wis., Teacher. .......Fond du Lac, Wis., Teacher. .......Grand Marais, Mich., Teacher .......Buhl. Idaho, Teacher. .......Fond du Lae, Wis., Lawyer. .......Oakfield, Wis. 1895 .......Oakfield, Wis., Merchant. .......Oakfield, Wis. .......Nashville, Tenn., Instructor. .......Oakfield, Wis. .......Minneapolis, Minn. 1837 .......Oakfield, Wis. .......St. Paul, Minn. .......Big Bay, Mich. prank R. Hubbard................. Edna A. King (Carpenter)......... Barbara R. Ripley................ Ida M. Short (Ilill)............. Lillie Smith .................... Nellie Smith .................... Clara A. Smith................... Guy F. Wells..................... Archie G. Worthing............... Leo F. Worthing.................. John J. Zielke................... Marie A. Zielke (Rogers)......... Gertrude A. Ripley (McLean)...... Katherine V. Burns (Stecker)..... Jay H. Burns.................... Estelle Filbey (Lichty)......... Susie M. Fay.................... Eugene C. Howard................ Cora B. Howard (Worthing)....... Kent A. Morgan.................. Anah B. Monroe.................. Edw. Price ..................... Leslie M. Sinotte............... Elda M. Walker (Spillman)....... Harold W. Warner................ Katherine D. Wilcox............. Lizzie M. Wise.................. Clara C. Zielke................. Ida M. Zielke................... Margaret M. Armitagc (Hey)...... Forest A. Dille........... ..... Rose Anna Gray.................. Lottie G. Holland............... Carrie A. Holland............... Edna B. Hudson.................. Theresa M. Lamb (Anderson)... George G. Price................. Emma I). Ripley................. Hiram .1. Smith................. Golden ('. Wei's (Ryan)......... Katherine A. Whitmore (Colborn) Mae E. Wookey (Whitmore)........ Elva B. Bentley................. Edith M. Carrier................ Nina M. Gordon.................. Ruth I. Gray.................... Phil ip C. Hatch................ Dora ('. Henningscn............. Guy E. Moore.................... Grace A. Orvis.................. Russell R. Ripley............... Albert M. Russell............... Ralph P. Steen.................. Ernest 1). Susan................ Walter G. Taylor................ Edith M. Town................... . . Echo, Minn., Butcher. . . Oakfield, Wis. . . Madison, Wis., Student. . . Enderlin, N. D. . . (takfield, Wis. . . Oakfield, Wis. . . Gentry, Ark., Teacher. . . New York. N. Y., Student Columbia Univ. ..Ann Arbor, Mich., Instructor. .. Deceased. ..Grand Junction, Colo., Lawyer. . .Grand Junction, Colo. . . Laurin, Mont. 1398 . . Farmville, Ya. . . Hutchinson, Minn., Dentist. . . Sunnyside, Wash. . . Whitewater, Wis., Teacher. . .Oakfield, Wis., Mail Cierk. . .Oakfield, Wis. . .Minot, N. D., Bookkeeper. . . Marinette, Wis., Teacher. . . Deceased. . . Roslyn, Wash., Telegrapher. . . St. Paul, Minn. . . Oakfield, Wis. . . Oakfield, Wis. . . Shawano. Wis., Teacher. ..Grand Junction, Colo., Clerk. ..Grand Junction, Colo., Bookkeeper. 1899 . .. Shiocton, Wis. . . . North Fond du Lac, Wis., Fireman. . . . Madison, Wis., Student. , . . Deceased. . . .Wausau, Wis., Teacher. ...Highland Park. III., Teacher. ... Sheridan, Wyo. . . . Wausau, Wis., I nstructor. . .. Fond du Lac, Wis., Teacher. . . . Elgin, 111., Physician. ...Oliver Springs, Tenn. . .. Los Angeles, Cal. . . . Kaukauna, Wis. 1900 . .. Lomira, Wis., Teacher. . .. Menomonie, Wis., Teacher. ...Oakfield, Wis., Music Teacher. . . . Hammond, Wis., Teacher. ...Big Bay, Mich., Herder. . .. Byron, Wis., Teacher. . . . Byron. Wis., Farmer. ...Oakfield, Wis., Assistant Cashier. . .. St. Louis, Mo., Electrician. . . . Duluth, Minn., Automobiles. ...Los Angeles, Cal., Bookkeeper. ... Deceased. ...Oshkosh, Wis., Mechanic. . .. Mead, Wash. Olive M. Town (Flury) Thomas .1. Burns........... Emily A. Carrier (Price)... Will W. Cook............... (irace A. Culver (Jesse).... Estelle Erhardt (Hanners). Herman A. Ewalil........... Phoebe E. Hitt............. (lenevieve M. Lamb......... Edw. .1. Purvey............ T. Archie Monroe........... Mabel E. Morgan............ Katie E. Orvis............. Louisa A. Schmidt.......... Miner A. Walker............ Guy A. Warner.............. Francis 11. Bravton........ Blanche L. Gray............ Kenneth Hatch ............. Gu!a Hobbs (Voyer)......... Vida R. Purvey............. Helen C. Paynter........... Harold C. Russell.......... Phoebe C. Walker (Fero). . . Pulu M. Worthing........... Georgia Benedict (Culver). Helen Smith ............... Erwin Geelan .............. Fred Ripley ............... Chester Ripley ............ Ralph Warner .............. Helen Smith ............... Erwin Geelan .............. Fred Ripley ............... Katie Orvis ............... Gula Hobbs (Vover)......... Mabel Austria (Worthing). Beatrice Brookins (Osier). . Putie M. King............. Grace E. Lamb (Maag)...... Harvey IP Mader........... Clara Messner ............ S. Amory Smith........... Bert W. Wells............. Frank E. Willard.......... Alta Day ................. Lulu M. Kinyon............ Clara Lois Maxfield....... Frank T. Morgan........... Jessie I. Paynter......... Grace E. Town............. Doris E. Worthing (Russell; Flora L. Worthing......... ..............Oak Center, Wis. 1901 ..............Holbrook, Ore., Farmer. ..............Kin wood, Wis. ..............Winneconne, Wis. ..............Waupun, Wis. ..............Brownsville. Wis. ..............Pe Rov, Wis., Farmer. ..............Detroit, Mich., Student. ..............Oshkosh, Wis., Bookkeeper. ..............Oakfield, Wis. ..............Waubay, S. I)., R. R. Conductor. ..............Minot, X. I)., Stenographer. ..............Oakfield, Wis. ..............Oakfield, Wis. ..............State of Washington, Fruit Crowe ..............Milwaukee, Wis., R. R. Clerk. 1902 ...............Appleton, Wis., Assistant Pastor. ..............Lamartine, Wis. ..............Dundee, Ore., Fruit Grower. ...............Junction City, Wis. ..............Oakfield, Wis. ..............Fond dn Lac, Wis., Clerk. ..............Duluth, Minn., Automobiles. ..............Fond du Lac, AVis. ..............Oakfield, Wis. 1903 ..............Oakfield, Wis. ..............Oakfield, Wis. ..............Superior, Wis. ..............Ohio, Pa.. Electrical Engineer. ..............Yates, Mont., Banker. ..............Oakfield, Wis. 1904 (Four Year Course) 1905 . . Fond du Lac, Wis. . . Oakfield, AVis. . . Oakfield, AA’is., Teacher. . . Oshkosh, AVis. . . Ripon, AA’is., Student. . . Muskegon, Mich., Teacher. . .Oakfield, AAris.. Farmer. ..Chicago, 111., Student. Madison, AVis.. R. R. Clerk. . . Rockland, Mich., Teacher. 1906 . . McGregor, la. . .Oakfield, AATis., Teacher. . . Madison, AA’is., Student. ..Oshkosh, AA’is., Student. . . akfield, AA’is., Bookkeeper. . . Duluth, Minn. .. Deceased. lorn Agnes Worthing Lila M. Worthing---- Jessie E. Ripley.... Lee Underwood ..... Marshall Moses .... Kthol MeKnight .... Lil ian Pratt....... Ivlvv. Cragoe ..... Grant Wells ....... Alvin Ehrhardt .... Earle Henningsen . .. Frank Panzer . .... I.o a Pratt ....... Lucile Edwards .... Fred Gordon ........ Elsie Phelps ....... Myrtle Reynolds Walter Burns ....... Ralph Randall ...... Clara Gordon ....... Guli Orvis ......... Jennie Pratt ....... Maggie Smith........ F ora Morgan ....... Phoebe Crumb ....... Hugh Worthing ...... Claude Cragoe ...... Eva Paynter........ Harold Bennett .... . . Oakfio'd, Wis. . . Fond lu Lae, Wis., Bookkeeper. 1907 . . Oakfield, Wis. ..Chicago, 111., Student. . . Racine, Wis. ..Oakfield, Wis. ..Green Bay, Wis.. Nurse-training. . . Ripon, Wis., Student. . . Madison, Wis., Student. . . Adrian, S. l).} Farmer. 1908 . . Madison, Wis., Student. . . Wrightstown, Wis., Telegrapher. . . Oakfield, Wis. ..Oakfield, Wis., Telephone Operator. ..North Fond du Lac, Wis., Fireman. . Oakfield, Wis.. Teacher. . .Oakfield, Wis., Teacher. , . . Madison, Wis., Student. 1909 . . . Hustisford, Wis. . . . Oakfio'd, Wis. ...Oakfield, Wis.. Librarian. ...Oakfield, Wis., Teacher. . .. Campbellsport, Wis.. Teacher. . . .Oakfio'd. Wis., P. O. Clerk. . . . Oakfield, Wis., Teacher. . . . Ripon, Wis., Student. . . . Ripon, Wis., Student. . .. Fond du Lac, Wis., Teacher. ...Lamartine, Wis., Farmer. (Stammpnrrmrnt feprriaips SONG—The Lord is Great High School Glee Clubs INVOCATION Rev. George Alborn SALUTATORY AND ORATION The Hanking Question Carl S. Cragoe ADDRESS I)r. Warren B. Hill SONG O Lord. Most Merciful High School Glee Clubs VALEDICTORY AND ORATION—Conservation of the Forests Jennie M. Norton SONG—My Kentucky Babe Girls High School Glee Club PRESENTATION OF CLASS Prin. L. G. Curtis PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS A. N. McChain SONG- Good Night. Good Night. Beloved! High School Glee Clubs SWELL SHOE STYLES For Those Who Care to Dress Well A WELL KNOWN FACT “It it is New and Swell We Have It” SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CORRECT FITTING COMPLETE LINE OF GRADUATION SHOES “THE NEW SHOEISTRY” E. E. WHITAKER SHOE CO. I 10 SOUTH MAIN STREET IT IS HIGH TIME that vou appreciate the fact that we are Headquarters for WEDDING AND GRADUATION GIFTS IAUN D urcc UP-TO-DATE JEWELER JUllIl I . IILJJ, and optician .... 88 S. MAIN ST. FOND DU LAC, WIS. FAREWELL POEM Our high school days are over. The happiest in our life. We now must seek our fortunes Amid world’s cares and strife. It's hard, old school, to leave you As we know we soon must go. But your memories shall go with us. All the old ones and the new. We'll not forget those happy days Where we as girls and hoys Spent many a happy hour Amid all your cares and joys. For us no more the bell will ring Nor from those dear old rooms The meadow lark shall call to us In spring time's fragrant bloom. So to the dear old school room. We each shall bid farewell; And also to our teachers dear ho with us have worked so well. WHEN YOU THINK Of Glasses Think of McEwan When You Can’t See When Your Eyes Ache When Youi Head Aches When Things look dim or dizzy THINK OF GLASSES WHEN YOU THINK OF GLASSES Think of McEWAN, EXCLUSIVE optometr.sj Lenses duplicated without the Rx. Frames adjusted and Repaired H«nry Boyle Theatre Annex SHEBOYGAN ST. - - FOND DU LAC, WIS. RBORGK V. WHITE UK8.PIIONK «� « W. F. SOM MKR FIKI.D ItRN. I'llONK B4 G. W. White Company FURNITURE DEALERS, UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS STORE PHONE I 3 OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN GOOD PICTURES AT REASONABLE PRICES THE 8TANZ STUDIO 119 S. MAIN STREET FONl) DlT LAC, - WIN, ...The Noble Restaurant... INVITES YOUR PATRONAGE MAIN STREET OPPOSITE FOREST AUE. FOND DU LAC, - WISCONSIN TALKING MACHINE HEADQUARTERS VICTOR AND EDISON The Two Leaders I carry the largest retail stock of Talking Machines and records in this State and sell them just as cheap and on the same terms the Chicago Houses do. I WANT YOUR BUSINESS I Will Treat You Right W. J. AUGUSTIN’S Talking Machine Store FOND DU LAC, - WISCONSIN “{Be it known unto you that work done by us has that snow white finish?” MOTTO;—Everything returned but the dirt. We Iron by Electricity Family Wash a Specialty Fond du Lac Steam Laundry L. BOGIE, Agt. E. C. HEATH, Mgr. G. W. HALL R. S. BALL C. W. BALL SON . . Dealers in . . Fresh and Salted Meats FISH IN SEASON WE GARRY THE FINEST LINE OF PICKLES AND CANNED GOODS IN THE CITY . . . HEINZ'S 57 VARIETIES CASH PAID FOR HIDES Holstein Friesian Cattle BEST DAIRY CATTLE ON EARTH Best for Milk. Best for Cheese. Best for Veal. The equal of any as economical Butter producers. Our herd is very strong in the best blood of the breed. Call and look us over. Visitors always welcome. F. J. BRISTOL SONS CO. OAKFIELD, WIS. For all up-to-date . . CALL ON . . The Misses Stinger Cottam OAKFIELD - - WISCONSIN DR. II. II. WEICKEL ...RESIDENT DENTIST... t OAKFIELD, - AVIS. PHONE 28 JILL WORK GUARANTEED SENIOR CLASS PLAY A GOLD MINE Tuesday Eve, June 7th, 1910 CAST OF CHARACTERS Silas K. Woolcott. of Grass Valley. California Allen E. Sampson Gerald Riordan. M. I’, of Ballynockslotterv. Ireland Carl S. Cragok Sir Everard Foxwood. Senior partner of Foxwood Co. Ralph E. Atkins George Foxwood. his son Clifford J. Schoonover Julius Krebs, his confidential clerk Clyde S. Morgan Wilson, the butler Chester Shortt Mrs. Meredith, Sister of Sir Everard Jennie M. Norton Miss Fna Foxwood. his daughter - - Nora V. Locke Mrs. Vandervast. formerly Miss Grace Strangeways, “'The Only Juliet ’ Mayme M. Schravkn PROGRAM Song, The Gondilier Girls' High School Glee Clcr Act I—Drawing room in house of Sir Everard—Time Feb. 14th Instrumental Duet, selected Olive Susan and Elsie Parratt Act II—Same as Act I. Time July 4th. Song Columbia Beloved - High School Glee Cli ps Act III—Same as Act I—Time July 5th. Class Song............................Class of 1910. Standard Lime Stone Co. OAK FIELD, WISCONSIN . . Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lump Lime, Ground Lime, Hydrated Lime, Portland Cement, Plaster Paris, Plastering Hair, Crushed Stone Etc. TRY OUR GROUND QUICK LIME It is the Latest and Best Lime Product WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF FUEL WOOD BY THE CORD OR CARLOAD We Carry a Full Line of Pressed and Common Brick, Partition Tile and Drain Tile WE SOLICIT YOUR PAT RONAGE We are showing a big stock of special models for young men. New ideas for College and High School Men, in the newest colorings and smart styles, Blues, Blacks, Grays, and Fancy Colors. Our Hart Schaffner Marx and Continental “Special” are the finest clothes made. Prices $10 to $25. Our Stock of Furnishing Goods and Hats is always very complete. We pay railroad fare if your purchase a-mounts to $10.00 or more. MODEL Laundry Co. FRENCH DRY CLEANING OUR PRICES Men s Full Suits.................................................. $1.50 Men’s Goats (sack or frock)...........................................75 Men’s Trousers........................................................50 Men s Vests...........................................................35 Men’s Overcoats.................................................... 1-25 ASK FOR OUR LADIES’ LIST All prices quoted on dry cleaning wearing apparel include care-ful pressing. MODEL LAUNDRY CO. FOREST AVE AND MACY ST. FOND DU LAC, W1S. BRING YOUR Smallest Pocketbook When you come here to buy Furniture Because our prices are adjusted on a low basis. We offer you lowest prices on Chairs, Couches, Tables, Iron Beds, Mattresses, In fact everything we carry in our store. W. J. CHEGWIN I 45 South Main Street. Fond du Lac, Wis. Between Second and Third Streets. THE BUSY CORNER THE DAYLIGHT STORE THE RARE CREATION OF THE NEW AWAITS YOU AT HILL’S STORE . . . Suits. Dresses, Skirts, Millinery, Waists, Corsets, Lingerie, Hosiery, Gloves, Laces, Neckwear, Ribbons, Belts, Veilings, besides the hundred and one other little necessaries that go to complete a Ladies' Toilet. We especially wish to remind the OAK LEAVES young Ladies, their presence is always appreciated in this store. HILL BROS. DRY GOODS CO. FOND DU LAC. - . WISCONSIN HILL’S STORE NE WS Wall Papers, Window Shades, School Supplies, Athletic Goods, Souvenir Post Cards, Paints and Oils HEADQUARTERS Strictl}) Pure While Lead and Linseed Oil. A ll the Latest Designs and Colorings in Wall Paper at Popular Prices. A Large Stock of School Supplies, yithletic Goods, Souvenir Post Cards and Windou) Shades Come and tell us your wants before buying Wall Paper or Paint and Oils BURNS BROTHERS druggies OAKFIELD, WIS. E. W. SHORTT IMPLEMENT CO. . . Dealer in . . Engines, Farm Machinery, Buggies, and Farm Seeds. LONG DISTANCE PHONES, BLACK 300 OR RED 897 A. L. BUSH CO. ...FLORISTS.. WHEN IN NEED OF CUT FLOWERS OR POTTED PLANTS GIVE US A CALL . . . FOURTH ST. FOND DU LAC, WIS. N. B. -After July l t. we will be located in our elegant new Green House, on Division Street, Opposite St. Agnes Hospital. WHEELER MESSNER . . DEALERS IN . . PORTLAND CEMENT, PATENT PLASTER . . . . Also Manufacturers of . . CEMENT BUILDING BLOCKS AND SIDEWALKS OAKFIELD, - - WISCONSIN CEnmmrtumpnt (Ealntbar Sunday. June 5th. 7:30 P. M. Baccalaureate Sermon M. E. Church Rev. Sabin Halsey Tuesday, June 7th. 8:15 P. M. Class Play— A Gold Mine” Worthing Hall Wednesday. June Hth. 8:00 P. M. Commencement Exercises Worthing Hall Wednesday. June 22nd. 8:00 P. M. Alumni Banquet Worthing Hall JENNIE M NORTON CARE S. CRAGOE NORA V. LOCKE ALLEN E. SAMPSON RALPH E. ATKINS MAYME M. SCHRAVEN CLIFFORD J SCHOONOVER CLASS COLORS Violet and Cream. CLASS FLOWER—Violet. CLASS MOTTO—'' We will Finda Path or Make One . TIIOH. .1. CRAGOE DOUBLE AND SINGLE HARNESS ---- BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION ALL KINDS OF HORSE AND HARNESS GOODS Agency for oMODEL STEAM LAUNDRY OAKFIELD - WISCONSIN W. A. ZIELKE GENERAL AND HEAVY TEAM WORK CONTRACTS MADE FOR HAULING SAND, GRAVEL, AND STONE . . . OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN L. R. BOGIE UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP Fond du Lac Steam Laundry C. HENNINGSEN LUMBER, COAL SEWER PIPE H. N. ALBECK PRACTICAL HORSESHOER ...AND... GENERAL BLACKSMITH OAKFIELD, WIS. C. G. MORGAN “HE SELLS REAL ESTATE” OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN A. A. SCHOONOVER CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER FINISH WORK A SPECIALTY THE HIGHLAND CREAMERY GO - - MANUFACTURERS OF - . . FANCY . . CREAMERY BUTTER Oakfield Orchestra . . Music Furnished for . . ALL OCCASIONS DR. ALEXANDER, Business Mgr. — BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME A. N. McCHAIN ARTISTIC AND UP-TO-DATE DECORATOR . . . 08482631 OAKFIELD, WIS. 1910 J. J. BURNS Carpenter and Builder OAKFIELD, WIS. 1910 BURNS AND EHRLING Manufacturers of Cement Sidewalks W. W. Morrison Invites You to Inspect General Hardware, Cutlery, Stoves. Tinware Plumbing. House Pumps. Pipe. Paint. Oils and Lead Building Paper and Roofing Material OAKFIELD WIS. G. E. UNDERWOOD Phone 42 Ring 2 Hospital Service Veterinary Surgeon ...AND... DENTIST Oakfield, Wisconsin --- BOARD OF EDUCATION ....... A. N. MoGhain, Director W. E. Bristol, Treasurer C. II. Moore, M. D. Clerk ------------ TEACHERS L. G. Curtis, Principal Nora Belle Binnie, Assistant Elsa Breitkreutz, Assistant Jessie Watson, Grammar Department Cora M. Curtis, Intermediate Department Winnie Donaldson, Primary Department Ralph Atkins Jennie Norton Mayme Schraven Harry Atkins Bessie Burns Will Orvis Ethel Ryder Olive Susan Joseph Best Nellie Hitchcock Ward Large Hazel Merrill Will Reynolds Alta Bennet Milton Ehrhardt Jennie Gleason Leona Lurvey George Meyers Ruth Paynter Herman Sonn Harry White ■■■■■■ ■ SENIORS -t,__'--- Carl Cragoe Nora Locke Allen Sampson Clifford Schoonover Grant Shortt JUNIORS Ethel Bristol Clyde Morgan Lulu Ripley Mariem Smith SOPHOMORES Lida Best Lillian Myers Elsie Parratt Chester Shortt Hazel Worthing Bessie Cragoe Marie Hoppe Kelsey McChain Della Parduhn Howard Ripley - FRESHMEN Edith Boehrig James Fisher Carl Hoffman Earl McCumber Nina Osier Robert Smith Alice Tesch Lloyd Filbey Gertrude Jones Robert McClain Jessie Reynolds Clayton Tupper Harold Burns Gertrude Frost Belle Launders Agnes Merrill Carl Parduhn William Smith Agnes Thompson J. W. TROUT RELIABLE and ARTISTIC PIANOS THE LEADING PIANOS ...OF... AMERICA The best that experience and money will buy High Grade Material Skilled Labor Expert Knowledge PRICES THE LOWEST This is the kind of pianos we stake our reputation on Ivers . Pond, Chickoring Bros., Crown, J. C. Fischer, Concord, Schaeffer, R. S. Howard, Schultz, Story Clark, Kra Kauer. 109 S. MAIN ST. TROUT BLDG. FOND DU LAC, WIS. PIANOS WAGNER DRY GOODS COMPANY Corner Main and Second Streets The Store for Reliable Merchandise, Prompt and Faithful Service and Big Values. FOND DU LAC, - WISCONSIN —==- MILLER - . MAKER OF . . PORTRAITS IPV PHOTOGRAPHY FOND DU LAC, - WISCONSIN GRAFTON HALL - Fond du Lac, Wis. Junior College and Academy for Young Women offers a three years' College Course for High School Graduates. Teachers' Courses in Music, Art and Domestic Science. REV. B TALBOT ROGERS, D. D., Warden LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE Herman Haddy FIRST CLASS RIGS FURNISHED AT ALL TIMES ENGAGE THE=r—— WORTHING OPERA HOUSE ...FOR... Parties. Shows, Dances, Lectures and for all Public Entertainments T. E. WORTHING, Prop. Make a Date Right Now With the - ■ Oakfield Telephone Co. and have a phone installed in your office or in your residence tomorrow. This phone will be on duty day and night and on every day in the year at the rate of only $1.00 PER MONTH MID SUMMER OPENING BEGINNING SATURDAY, MAY, 21 Special Showing of GRADUATION MATS AND DRESS HATS Also Fine Line of Turbans and Auto Bonnets At Reasonable Prices MISS SALES 120 SOUTH MAIN ST. ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY GOODS SHOP Stamped and Leather Goods, Madeira Embroidered Handkerchiefs and Novelties. Fans, Scarfs, Gloves and the best $1.00 Corset made. Latest designs in Hand Colored Motto and Gift Cards. The Bride’s Book, The Girl Graduate’s Book, Toast Books, Etc. The Misses McCourt120 S0UTH-MA1N pn f W The Car of Satisfactory Service for II Every Use for Business, for Pleas-■ ure in City and Country $950 COMPLETE Five Passenger Touring Car Including Magneto, Top, Windshield, Speedometer, Gas Lamps, Generator, Three Oil Lamps, Horn and Tools. 4 Cylinder, 20 H. P„ 100-inch Wheel Base. 1500 lbs. All Vanadium Steel Car. Prompt Delivery Can Be Made on Orders Placed During Next Few Days FORD AGENCY GARAGE 17-19 S. Macy Street - - FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN The New Home of the BIG WHITE STORE The most modern and up-to-date store in the state. 25000 square feet of floor space 4 floors and basement. Perfect ‘Daylight The new Tungsten Artificial Light THE MODEL STOKE, TrtE LOMEOKTABLE STORE EVERYTHINGJTOYOUR CONVENIENCE Have vour friends meet you here. Commodious waiting rooms reserved on each floor. We would like to see you often. Yours Truly, J. F. GRUENHECK r'nriDCt'O m? cnrimv FRESHMAN YEAR 1st. Semester 2d. Semester Algebra Algebra English English Physical Geography (‘24 wks.) Botany (12 wks.) Commercial Geography Spelling, etc. Physiology SOPHOMORE YEAR Bookkeeping Arithmetic English English Ancient History Ancient History Botany Business Law JUNIOR YEAR Geometry Geometry Mediaeval History Civics Elect two English English German German Economics English History SENIOR YEAR Physics Physics American History American History Elect two English English German German Advanced Algebra Theory and Art: Reviews R. S. BALL BILLARDS AND POOL CIGARS AND CONFECTIONARIES PIPES AND TOBACCOS SODA FOUNTAIN IN CONNECTION OAKFIELD, - WISCONSIN Hot Air and Hot Water Plumbing and Furnaces. Pipe Fittings Heating. A. A. EWALD HARDWARE MACHINE AND TIN SHOP EAVES TROUGH HANGING AUTOMOBILE AND ALL KINDS OF ENGINE AND MACHINE REPAIRING ...AGENT FOR... Ford Automobiles, Cream Separators, New and Second Hand Gasoline Engines, Mitchell Feed and Litter Carriers. ...Manufacturer of... THE EWALD FRICTION PULLEY OAKFIELD, - WISCONSIN J. H BEIRKE. PRES. ___ ___ „ W. C. EHRHARDT, Sec. E. J. BRISTOL Vice-Pres. THOS' ULEASON, General Manager w e BRI8TOL Treas. and ACCOUKTANT OAKFIELD ELEVATOR COMPANY CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN $7000 HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR GRAIN ...A FULL LINE OF... FEED ALWAYS ON HAND WE GRIND YOUR GRIST WHILE YOU WAIT GIVE US A CALL OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN BANK OF OAKFIELD OAKFIELD, WIS. Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits $32,000. WE SOLICIT SMALL ACCOUNTS. Every man, woman and child who handles money to any extent should know the value of a bank account. Deposit every cent you receive and issue checks on your account to pay your bills. Your check when paid is an undisputed receipt for the bill you pay and you have a record of all your receipts and disbursements. Idle money should be deposited on Certificate of Deposit. You can withdraw it at any time and if left six months it draws interest at three per cent. Try it and you will like it. = OUR SPECIALTIES = EACO FLOUR SUNBURST FLOUR SELZ SHOES BRADLEY METCALF SHOES HATS AND CAPS SCHOOL SUPPLIES Highest Market Price paid for Farm Produce Cowles-Carpenter Co. ...Dealers in... GENERAL MERCHANDISE Oakfield, - - Wisconsin “Honest Prices and Fair treatment WHEN IN TOWN ...STOP AT THE... Cremont House S. S. %EAT , Proprietor TELEPHONE NO. 57 - - OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN F. B. Worthing A. J. Worthing ...Dealers in... LIVE STOCK ----- The New Erving Hotel is the Best and Most Homelike HOTEL IN FOND DU LAC ERVING CAFE One of the Best With First Class and Up--to--DateService .... OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. UNTIL MIDNIGHT SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN AUTOMOBILE PARTIES — ■ Our Hotel is Undergoing Extensive Improvements N. F. ALBEE, Proprietor The Fond du Lac Printing Finding Co. Job Printers Paper Rulers and Plank Book Binders SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE Fond du Lac, Wis. 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