Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1908 volume:

©duration. our principal, iHr. C. £. Kerb, tobo baa almapa supported ua in all our unbertahinga anb tobo l)aa laborcb unceaainglp fo make this pear aucccaaful in eberp toap, tbta number ie grate? fullp bebicatcb. Goo. A. Miller Printing Co. Don Moine . PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE OTTUMWA HIGH SCHOOL funr Annual 1908 be a. 2M. S'tu.irt, $u}irrtittrniiriit of (pltumum JIulilir rljiuilo. ®ttumtoa ugi) ri)ool Jfarultp. Clayton E. Reed, A. M., Wooster, Principal. Mathematics. Bessie W. Harrington, A. B., Michigan. English. Antonia Freeman, A. B., Michigan. German. Florence M. Odell, A. B., Iowa. English. F. L. Stuart, A. B., Lake Forest. Latin. II. Louise Hale, A. B., Ml.. Holyoke. istory. Fanny E. Smith, A. B., Miami. Chemistry. Clara G. Church, B. S., Carleton College. Mathematics. Carolyn Dudley, A. B., Hillsdale. English. Maud A. Brown, B. Ph., Iowa. Biology. L. B. Mull, A. B.y Indiana; B. S., Valparaiso. Physics. F. M. Ha mm ITT, A. M., Indiana. Mathematics. Mary F. Howes, A. B., Michigan. Latin and German. R. C. Kelley, A. B., Iowa. Manual Training. J. L. Kinsey, A. B., Miami. H istory. Mrs. Theodosia Harrison, Mus. B. Music. Caroline Eckers. Drawing. Clair Jones. Clerk and Librarian. Class of 1908 ftonorarp i lem er£. MR. T. D. FOSTER MR J. C. JORDAN MR. W. R DAUM MISS BESSIE W. HARRINGTON MR. S. P. HARTMAN Elsie Finarty. Miss Freeman’s Assistant (?) in Gor- man. ('lio (2). Glass Exec. Com. (3), Girls Glee Club (4), Pliilo (4), Ger- man Club (4). Laura Dennison McOarroll. In playing on the mandolin. They say she is no fake. And when it comes to making fudge Sin surely takes tin cake. Treas. Clio (2). Chinn. Olio Exec. Com. (2). Class V-Pres (3), Capt. ('lass Basket Ball (3) Girls’ Ath. Assoc. (3. 4), Philo Exec. Com. (4) Girls Glee Club (4). Y-Pres. Germ. Club (4). ('lass Honors. Walter Anthony. Better known as “Doc . Ath. Assoc. (1. 2. 3, 4) Orchestra (3. 4). German (’lull (4). Maud Elizabeth Baker. Did some one say I lay Rack Ride? Clio (1. 2). Pres. Clio (2). Philo (4), Class Honors. Grace Gertrude Wendell. A sweet-tempered, well-behaved, bril- liant student-at least Gertrude thinks so. Clio (2) Philo (3, 4) Anna M. Andkrson. SIh 1ms plenty of common sense, and— what more do you want? Clio (1. 2) Philo (3. 4) Xina Gkrtri de Green. SIh used to be an '07 but she’s well now. Ralph Stentz ( RHver ). If you want to learn the joys of being Business Manager, talk to him. Class Pres. (1) Lincoln (1) Class Bas- ketball (1. 2. 3. 4) (’apt. (2) McKinley (3) O. II. S. Baseball (2, 3. 4) (’apt. (4) ( . II. S. Football (4) Student Mgr. (4) Class Baseball (2. 3) O. II. S. Basketball ( 1. 2. 3. 4) (’apt. (4) Argus Mgr. (4) Trees. Library Ass'n. (4) Student Coun- cil (4) Athletic Ass'n. (1. 2. 3. 4) Ger- man Club (4) Male Quartette (4) “Miss Hobbs' Cast (4). Xelly Maud Baker. She's a poet And we know it. So up to her We’re going to throw it. (She didn't write the above) Jr. Girls' Glee Club (1. 2) Sr. Girls' Glee Clui� (3, 4). Grayce I. Park. Her name isn’t Grace: it’s Grayce. Alwavs remember that, please. Clio (1. 2) Giris’ Athletic Ass'n. (3. 4) Class Bas- ketball (3. 4) Girls' Glee Club (4) Philo '3. 4) (). II. S. Basketball (4) Argus Staff (4) Ruth Johnson. Teaching is great sport. Lots more fun than being taught. IMiilo. Nadine Dingeman Everybody likes Dutch and Dutch likes everybody (so far as we know). (Jills Jlee ('bib (1. 2, 3, 4) Philo (3, 4) (Jirls Athletic Assn. (3, 4) Mgr. Class Basketball (3. 4) O. II. S. (Jirls Basket- ball (3. 4) Class Ex-Coni. (4) “Miss Hobbs’ . J. Erwin Walker ( Dick”). “Buy your shoos of me and you 11 have a lit.” Sec’y Lincoln (1) Lincoln-Clio Debate ( 2) dim Program Com. Lincoln ( 2) Standing Com. Athletic Assn. (3) Class Basketball (3. 4) Troas. McKinley (4) Alternate in Ottumwa—Dos Moines De- bate (4) (’lass Y-Pres. (4) German Club (4) “Miss Ilobbs” Cast (4) Wanda Frances Wendell. It s lucky to have a name come towards tin end of the alphabet—with some teachers. (’llo (1) Philo (3) Is adore II. Miller (“ risk”). “I wish people would call me by my nickname.” (’llo (1, 2) Philo (4) Girls Glee Club (4) 11ai.i.ie E. Hirst. Our “Mellin’s Food” girl. She’s O. K. Irene M. Hedrick. She has undoubtedly demonstra ted by a stupendous manipulation of euphonious articulations that she is an aecomplishetl and versatile linguist—and then some. Glass V-Pres. (ii Class Bx-Com. (2) Lincoln!'lio Debate (2) ('lass See’y. (3) Philo Ex-Copi. (4) Girls’ Glee Club (4) “Madam Butterfly” Cast (4). Class Hon- ors. Charles W. McClelland. “The meeting will please come to order —“Mr. Chairman. Honorable Judg- es. Ladies and Gentlemen”—“graft and Corruption”—. With such as these his brain is tilled. Attended school in Washington, Pa. (1) Class Pres. (4) Pres. Library Ass’n (4) Secy. McKinley (4) Ottumwa—North Des Moines Debate (4) Sc cy. Athletic Ass’n. (4) Secy—Treas. German Club (4) “Miss Ilobbs” Cast (4) Lena Mae Prather. Sunny and sweet and smiling always is our little ’OS girl—Lena Mae. Clio (2) Girls’ Glee Club (4) Philo. Eunice Dale Field. She has always set a good example for her younger sister. Grace M. Wikr. Another one from the tribe of ’01). Let the good work go on. Clio (1, 2.) rhilo Secy. (4) Class Bas- ketball (1. 2. 3, 4) Girls’ Athletic Ass’n. Class Honors. Lauren a Crone. We don’t know her as well should. Class Honors. Alice Elizabeth Good all. ••Hello, yes—this is the High School- no. I’ll call Miss Jones.” Philo. Harold Frank Strong V'Hooker ). “We want FACTS ! ! !” Class Ex-Corn (1) Lincoln Program Coin. (1) (’lass Pres. (2) Lincoln Pres. (2) Lincoln-CIlo Debates (2) Secy. Athletic Ass’u (3) McKinley Program Coin. (3) Ottumwa—Washington Debate (3) Class Basketball (3) Class Track (3. 4) Orchestra (3. 4) McKinley V-Pres. (4) Chin. Program Com. (4) Ottumwa- North Des Moines Debate («' Pres. Athletic Ass’n. (4) Secy. Stud“� ‘ V.,n s‘ (4) AKOPS Staff (2, 3, 4) G (4) “Miss Hobbs” Cast (4). “O, yes. gether.” Philo. Elvira Johnson. Itnth and I are 9 X Rosa Brady. Reden 1st Silber; aber scliweigen ist Gold. ’00 (’lass (1, 2.) Clio (1. 2) Florence M. Tisdale ( o “No one lias ever accused toe of be- ing dignified.” (Mass I� res. (3) ARGUS Staff (3) Pres. Girls Athletic Ass’n. (4) Pres. Philo (4) Secy. Library Ass’n. (4) (’apt. (Mass Basketball (4) (’apt. O. H. S. Basketball (4) Student (’ouncil (4) Ger- man Club (4) “Miss Hobbs” and “Madam Butterfly” casts (4). Howard F. Boot (“Hoots”). The noblest senior of them all. Lincoln (1. 2) Class Basketball (2. 3) Class Ex-C’om. ($) McKinley (3. 4) (Mini. Standing Conn Athletic Ass'n (4) AR- GUS Staff (Jr) -Madam Butterfly” cast (4) Class 1 onors. Lkora Eulah McMullen. Lbe never started anything she could- finisli. High School no exception, iris’ Athletic Ass’n. Goldie Faye Trent. belle of the South Side. Y-Pres. (2) ARGUS Staff (4) Glee (’lub (4) German Club (4) lobbs” cast (4). Leona Poller. Her name sounds too good to change. In What Cheer High School (1. 2) Girls Athletic Ass n. (3. 4) Pres. Philo (4) Verona Pell LaPoint. Her name is French blit she’s a Ger- man shark, just the same. Clio (1. 2) Philo (4) Girls Glee Club (4) Loren K. Meredith. He was wise enough not to remain an 05). Lincoln (1. 2) McKinley (4) Athletic Ass’n. (1.2, 3. 4) “Madam Butterfly cast”. Marguerite Hite Smith. What will Miss Jones do when she Is gone? ARGFS StafT (3) Girls Glee Club (4) (’lass Basketball (4) Class Honors. FI -ORE NC E M AC. NOLI A Who’d ha thunk that gie’s name. Tbobridge. that was Mag- Helen E. Kelley. H E. K ELLEY Yes, by hek! Jr. Girls’ Glee Club (1) Class of 1000 « l. 2) Grace Ives Calhoun. Sunny in disposition and appearance. Was once disgraced by getting a “B” on her card. Clio Ex-Com. (1) Class Ex-Coin. (2) Llncolu-Clio Debate Philo Marshal (3. 4) AHGCS Staff (4) Chin. Class Ex- Com. (4) Secy-Treas. German (’lui� (4) Girls’ Athletic Ass’n. (3, 4) (’lass Honors. I )on E. K i LBY. 'I'his photograph was taken with the aid of a powerful microscope. V-Pres. Athletic Ass’n. (2) Secy. Li- brary Ass n. (3) Kati ikryn Den eke. She doesn’t make much noise but sin gets there just the same. Clio (1, 2) Philo (4) Class Honors. Genevieve F. Norfolk. “Were I so tall to reach the sky Or grasp the ocean in my «pan ’Twould be the same to you or me The mind’s the stature of the—girl. Class Ex-Com (1) Clio Ex-Com (2) (’lass Basketball (3, 4) Philo (4) Girls’ Glee Club (4) “Miss Ilobbs” cast (4) Class Honors. Zella Dysabt (“Jerry”). Though she’s not a native ‘OS we are mighty glad to have her for a natur- alized citizen. Girls’ (flee Club (4) Secy. Philo (2) Treas. Philo (3) Secy. Girls’ Athletic Ass’n. (4) German Club (4) “Madam Butterfly” (4). Jesse Canfield. J. FIELD essie Can Athletic Ass’n. (1, 2, 3, 4) Victor Tharp ( 7)icA”). “You ought to have seen me run that mile.” Treas. Lincoln (1) Class Basketball (2. 3, 4) O. II. S. Basketball (3, 4) Class Ex-Corn. (3, 4) O. II. S. Baseball (3) Class Secy. (4) O. II. S. Track (4) O. II. S. Football (4) Treas. Athletic Ass’n. (4) Pres. McKinley (4) German Club (4) “Madam Butterfly” cast (4) Arthur Blaine Haw (“ Aor y ”). Ills motto: “Just keep quiet and ‘saw wood’ and you’ll get there.” Class Basketball (1. 2. 3. 4) O. II. S. Basketball (3. 4) McKinley (3. 4) (’apt. Class Track (3) Class Track (4) Ger- man Club (4) Athletic Ass’n. (1, 2, 3. 4) Ass’t Mgr. Class-play (4) Blanche M. Coughlin. She’s awfully jolly (when she isn’t cross). Clio (1, 2) Philo (3, 4) Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4) Girls’ Athletic Ass’n. (4) Blanch Grammar. Fm always with Itosa aiul Grace so you may know Fm another ’00. ’00 Class (1, 3) Philo (3, 4) Class Honors. Helen L. Briggs. “O. iis a gay life. Girls’ Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4) ARGUS Staff (3) Philo (3. 4) V-Pres. and Chin. Ex-Coin. (4) Girls’ Athletic Ass’n. (3, 4) Chin. Ex-Com. (3) German Club (4) V- Pres. (4) Orchestra (3, 4) Class Ex- Com. (4) “Miss Hobbs” cast (4). Stcart L. Swinney (“ acfc”). Some day he’ll he a hard-headed old lawyer (if he doesn’t do something else). McKinley (3. 4) Athletic Ass’n. (1, 2. 3. 4) Verna Fa cile IIouke. “I have my opinion of skinny people.” Clio (1. 2) Chin. Class Ex-Com. (3) Philo (3. 4) Girls’ Glee Club (4). IA)RKTTA WEIDLE. “Is Earl Vance in here? Yes? Well, then I’ll come again.” Clio (1, 2) Philo (3. 4) Fred Hartman. If ho ever writes a book on blotting, buy it at any price. o. II. S. Football (1. 2. 4) McKinley (4) Class Troas. (4) Athletic Ass’n. (1. 2, 3, 4) Bari. Howard (“Rricfc”). Though he wasn’t with us long wo were glad to have him at all. Class Basketball (2, 3. 4) McKinley (3) Baseball (2, 3) Orchestra (3, 4) Athletic Ass’n. (1, 2, 3. 4). ruth McGrkw Hall (“� stub”). “You hot your sweet life.” Bros. Clio (2) Class Ex-Coni. (1) Alt- ers Staff (2) Class Troas. (3) Philo (3. 4) Class Basketball (3. 4) O. II. S. Bas- ketball (4) Girls’ Glee Club (4) Girls’ Athletic Ass’n. (3, 4) Earl I). Yanck (“Doc”). “Well, a-a-l-l-l-Uight!” Lincoln (2) McKinley (4) Class Bas- ketball (1. 2. 3. 4) Class Baseball (1, 2. 3) Orchestra (3) (’lass Track (3. 4) O. II. S. Football (4) O. II. S. Baseball (4) Athletic Ass’n. (1. 2, 3. 4) S. Cushman Haven (“CiisA”). “Got anything you want me to man- age?” Treas. Lincoln (2) A RGBS Staff (3. 4) Finance Com. of Athletic Ass’n. (4) German Club (4) Business Manager Class-play (4). Fanny M. Deeds. “Deeds” count for more than words. Philo (3, 4) Girls’ Glee Club (4) Ger- man Club (4). William M. Osler (“Bill”). The personi fica t ion of the ’07’s good Will toward us. (’lass Basketball (1. 2. 3. 4) Class Base- ball (1. 2. 3) O. II. S. Football (1, 3, 4) ). II. S. Baseball (3, 4) O. II. S. Basket- ball (3, 4) (). II. S. Track (4) V-Pres. Athletic Ass’n. (3) Student Mgr. Basket- ball (3. 4) Acting (’apt. Basketball (3) (’apt. Football (4) McKinley (3, 4) “Miss Hobbs” cast (4) Mary I� . McAloon. A follower of the J. E. Roberts school of Fnglish pronunciation. Clio (1. 2) Philo (3, 4) Treas. (4) Wilhelmina Hahn. Chicago’s a great place. I just hated to come hack. Philo (3, 4) Girls’ Glee Club. Florence Robena Billingsley. She is an accomplice of the faculty. She sells us books with which they make us work. Clio (1, 2) Ex-Coni. (2). 2 Beclaration of 3ntJepenlience. (Class History) HE unanimous declaration of the Senior Class of 1908. When, in the course of human events, it becomes for the feeble struggle of the remaining classes necessary for one class to throw off t lie educational bands which have connected them with the High School and to assume among the alumni, the sep- arate and equal station to which the diploma en- titles them, a heart felt feeling of commiseration requires that they declare the causes and means by which they have attained to such a degree of excellence. We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are not created equal; that some are endowed by their Creator with extra- ordinary powers of intellect, with superhuman athletic prowess and with capabilities not given to ordinary mortals. (With such qualities is the (Mass of 1908 endowed) : That to secure the greatest fulfill- ment of their mission and the attainment of the highest school loyalty class organizations are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the principal: That when such class has presented to the critical eyes of an admiring throng, the most perfect example of Senior dignity, studiousness and school spirit, it is the right of its members to abolish it and to take their stand among the powers of the earth. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that organizations long established should not be changed for light and transient causes, but when a class has so demonstrated its superiority by a history of repeated successes in every branch of scholastic life, it is their right, it is their duty to throw off such restraint and to leave the history of the means by which they have attained to such perfection for the benefit and instruction of chaotic and infinitesi- mal blot of darkness,—the “Junior”. The history of the present Senior class is a history of repeated exploits, of remarkable efficiency, of achievements—philanthropic, administrative, athletic scholastic. To prove this let facts he submitted to a candid world. As Freshmen, we displayed none of the greenness and innocence common to the ordinary variety of that species. We lost no time in becoming familiar with the location and number of every recitation room and thus gave our elder brethren and “sistern”, the Sophs, no opportunities to indulge their sarcastic propensities. Our first class meeting was conducted without any of the riotous revelry with which some of the later Freshmen classes have cele- brated that momentous occasion. Our modest and dignified deport- ment so impressed the other classes that, not only did they offer us no molestation, but a decided improvement was noted in the behavior of our elders. As a further proof of our intellectual precocity the Lincoln Debating Society was organized and the Clionian Society by the girls. The completion of our first year of development was celebra- ted by joyous festivities at the home of Miss Calhoun on North Court St. As Sophomores, we taught the Struggling Freshmen the in- tricacies of school life and, incidentally, the respect due to the sophomore. A defeat in basketball in no way damped our ardor but served to display our class-spirit. The social functions of this year consisted of parties at the homes of Miss Tisdale and Miss Hall. Recognizing the extraordinary abilities of the girls in this much respected class, we entrusted the administration of its affairs in the Junior year to their tender mercies, with the result that the gayeties of that year will remain forever in the memories of the participants. A Christmas party at the home of Mr. Root, a grand old bob-sled ride after which we were entertained at the home of Mr. and Miss Whitcomb, and finally the reception for the Seniors, when Mr. Damn kindly offered us his home, displayed such origin- ality as had not been exhibited by any class previously. It was, in the words of one of the guests “unique, brilliant and entertain- ing”. According to custom, we elaborately decorated the Opera House for the Commencement exercises and the Baptist church for the Dacca 1 aureate service. We opened our Senior year by decorating the flagpole of the High School with a class pennant, which however, owing to the diligence of our estimable janitor, remained on high only until he could ascend to the roof and with blazing torch reduce its glorious folds to ignominious ashes. The social whirl was begun by a hay rack ride in the fall. After a seemingly never ending journey we arrived near morning at the home of Miss Baker. After satisfying the inner man we had a hilarious ride home arriving in town in time for school the next morning. Our next attempt at gayety took the form of a sumptuous banquet at the high school building during the Christinas vacation. Owing to a sudden and unexpected return to Mother Earth a bob-sled ride, while exciting, became a source of pain and sorrow. « Mr. T. 1). Foster, an honorary member, entertained the class most royally at his home on April 16th, and this party will always be remembered with gratitude and pleasure. The Wapello County State University of Iowa Club entertained ns at the Congragational church with a most enjoyable program on the evening of the 18th. As for the Junior reception we can only tender our utmost thanks and appreciation for the time and labor spent in preparation for that brilliant affair. On June the 5th we attained to the height of our glory by the unprecedented success of the class-play, “Miss Hobbs” combined with “Madam Butterfly”, the curtain-raiser. A curtain-raiser had never been given before but no doubt will be hereafter. The Baccalaureate service and graduating exercises were as usual solemn, sedate affairs, for each one realized that the dear old high school days were ended. As Seniors, we always endeavored to instill in the minds of our younger brethren the respect due to Senior dignity and the realization of the transcendent glory of the Seniors of 11)08. We have always conducted our class meetings with utmost dignity and good behavior, having in mind our far-reaching influ- ence among the lower classes. We, therefore, the representatives of the Class of 1008, in council assembled, appealing to the Student Council of the Ottumwa High School for the rectitude of our intentions do, in the name and by the authority of the good people of the School Board, solemnly publish and declare that this class is, and ought to be, free and independent, and that they are absolved from all allegiance to the faculty and that all educational connection between it and the Ottumwa High School is and ought to be totally dissolved, and that as free and independent citizens, they have full power to contract alliances, visit school, address the chapel and do all the other acts and things which alumni may of right do; and for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. Signed, Howard Boot, Chairman Laura McCarroll Florence Tisdale Stuart Swinney. 5i3ropi)ccp of the Class of 1908. EFORE the fire in a cozy library, a middle-aged man sat, smoking and gazing absently at a picture, which hung over the fire-place. His reverie was interrupted by the arrival of his daughter, who coming to his side, let her eyes follow the gaze of her father. They rested upon a 1908 class picture that had been presented to him by that class on their graduation. It was my first class that graduated from the O. H. S” That was twelve years ago, was it not father?” Yes it was twelve years ago and this afternoon it has all been brought so vividly to me. I met Charles McClelland and upon bringing up the subject, he told me of the whereabouts of all of them. It was merely by chance that I ran across McClelland. I had ordered a load of coal and when the man came to the door to have Ids ticket signed, amidst the dirt and grime 1 recognized Charles McClelland, the former president of this class. I took this oppor- tunity to find out about those that I had lost track of.” He says his employer is John Hull, who, by the way, married Irene Hedrick.” Oh yes, father, I remember them but tell me about the rest. You always were esj ecially interested in this class and it teas one to be proud of. Now begin at the top of that picture and go straight through.” Well, we'll start over in this corner with Grayce Park; she is a hair dresser in Chicago, and in the same apartment is Hilda Roth who is a manicurist. Loren Meredith is a professional scab;—it’s too bad; he was a nice boy. Marguerite Smith, Loren a Crone and Alice Goodall who were maids of honor at the wedding of Earl I). Vance and Loretta Weidle, went to Europe to meet the bride and groom, and return home with them. The Garrick theatre has at last been able to secure Stuart Swinney to run as the leading man. Grace Calhoun has erected a home for stray rats; she is favor- ably inclined towards red ones. The teacher of physics in the Crumb High School is Zella I lysart. I sad ore Miller is prima donna in the Ashburton stock com- pany. Fred Hartman has made a fortune oil of his latest patent,— invisible cuspidor for slobberers. Genevieve Norfolk is head waitress at the Bee Hive hotel. Among the Seven Sutherland Sisters this year is Else Finarty; she is on exhibition at Root’s drug store in Batavia. And by the way, Kingling Brother’s circus will be here next week, with it’s new popular attraction, Nadine Dingeman as the two-faced lady. Don Kilby and Mrs. Kilby, alias Katherine Denefe, have started a dancing school in the slums at Chicago. The believe in educating your feet as well as your brain. Harold Strong is agent for Nellie Maud Baker’s latest book. Laura McCarroll has just graduated from Lake Forest where she took the same course that Helen did. Verna Honke is travelling for her health. She always was in- clined to be weak. Hallie Hirst is agent for Thomas’s face cream. Blanche Coughlin eloped with that bell boy, Dick Walker at the Court Hotel. Leora McMullen is physical director at the Y. W. C. A. in Des Moines. The Wendell sisters have a dress-making establishment in New York. Dick Tharp has a farm, seven miles east of the city. The Bloomer Girls’ have added to their number, Helen Briggs and Florence Tisdale. Maggie Trowbridge has just procured a divorce from her former husband, Earl Howard. Anna Anderson is carrying on a series of revival meetings throughout the state. Arthur Haw is running a gambling den in Ottumwa. M ae McAloon is county superintendent of schools, with head- quarters at Albia. The last election for mayor in Ottumwa was hotly contested between Ralph Stentz and Will Osier; Osier was elected by a ma- jority of 15,000. Goldie Trent is matron of a bachelor girl's apartment with six members, Lena Prather, Maud Baker, Leona Doller, Verona LaPoint, Helen Kelly and Minnie Hahn. Ruth Hall has gone as missionary to the South Sea Islands. Ruth Johnson is history teacher in the (). II. S., in Miss Hale's place and Elvira in Miss Smith's. Nina (5mm is teaching school in Farmington. Walter Anthony is a veterinary surgeon. Eunice Field is an artists’ model. Florence Billingsly is captain of the Salvation Army in Oska- loosa. The 1010 class play (). II. S. was trained by Cushman Haven. It was a great success. .Jessie Canfield, in partnership with “Hennesy”, furnishes the markets with fresh lish. That includes everyone in the class, save the honorary members and you see and hear of them every day. May they all be as suc- cessful in the next twelve years as they have been in the past. Hut there goes the supper-bell. Signed, Kutli Hall, Chairman, Marguerite Smith, Erwin Walker, Earl Vance, Committee. mm of tf)f Class of 1908 E, the members of the class of 1908 feel several symptoms of approaching old age which make us fear that the delightful hours spent in the chem- ical “lab” and the other places of amusement about the building, are soon to cease forever. The stiffness due to rheumatism attendant upon old age, was first noticeable at the Inter-class Track Meet this spring. The result of this meet lead us to consult our physician, Dr. C. E. Heed, whose x-rav examination of that part of our anatomy technically known as the “ report i bus cardibus” revealed the fact that our sands of life are running low. Furthermore, the gradual relaxation of the pained and worried countenance of Miss Harrington, our beloved session-room teacher, causes us to think that she knows facts pointing to our impending departure. Considering these facts, and in view of the richness and com- plet ness of our possessions, we deemed it advisable to settle our estates and to make this, our last will and testament. To the following we make these bequests: To the class of 1909 we leave: ITEM: Our overabundance of class-spirit, that they may profit in class meetings thereby. ITEM: Our class disputes and excellent art of petitioning, that it may in the future benefit them as much as it has us in the past. ITEM: To the '09 girls we give the care of the library, hoping that will keep as perfect order as the ’08s. ITEM : To the ’09 boys we give the privilege of sitting beside the teacher in the library. ITEM: An extensive supply of former '08 students to be treated tenderly in memory of us. To the class of 1910 we bequeath: ITEM: Our unsurpassed ability in basketball. P. S.—We leave our especial wonder, Art McCune, as forward. ITEM: Our smiling and beaming countenances, with the ex- ception of Genevieve Norfolk’s. To the class of 1911 we leave: ITEM: Our stand in with the faculty, particulary Earl Vance’s. ITEM: Our ability to crib and graft. To the class of 1012 we leave: ITEM: The care of the class of 1011, truthfully believing that said Freshman class will be more able to care for I he big-headed Sophomores than they themselves. ITEM : Our genius in track work, hoping that they may come as near winning the cup as we did. PERSONAL BEQ TESTS. ITEM: We give Anna Anderson’s love for Miss Brown to Kay Tullis. ITEM : We bequeath Grace Calhoun’s melodious soprano voice to “Ticky” Westerlioff. ITEM: We leave the ladylike and sedate manner of Ruth Hall to Florence Glenn, to be used at her discretion. ITEM: We leave Fred Hartman’s football suit to Fred Rankin, Dick Tharp’s running shoes to Louie Tod wick, and Boots Root’s “specs’’ to ’Ren Vinson, to make him look dignified. ITEM : We bequeath Helen Kelley’s turtle-dove, Bert Cushing, to Mary Weidle. ITEM: We pass the mirror in the Room 10 wardrobe along to the Freshmen girls, to be used during the rush hours. ITEM: We give Leona’s Dollars to Jim Blubs. ITEM: We desire that Frances Winans take the place of Elsie Fin arty as head of the noon-hour German class in Room 10. ITEM: We leave the genius of our Trig’ stars, Alice Goodall, Laurena Crone and Stuart Swinney to lie equally distributed among the coming classes. ITEM: We give the combined avoirdupois of Hallie Hirst and Verna Houke to Vera Ford. ITEM: We bequeath to Miss Harrington the “Western” voice of Helen Briggs, hoping that she will be able to make herself heard in the future. ITEM: We leave Fred Hartman’s graceful mode of locomotion to Cecile Druen, that she may continue to be the cynosure of the admiring eyes of both faculty and students. ITEM: We leave Irene Hedrick’s beauty to Garnet Arnold. ITEM: We give to Catherine Kamsell. Isa Miller’s excellent grades in deportment. ITEM. We leave Loren Meredith’s interest in Fern Williams to Lewellvn Lodwick. ITEM: We give Art Haw’s loud mouth to ’Ren Vinson. ITEM: We bequeath Charles McClelland’s art of love-making as shown in the class-plav, to Nelson McGowan. ITEM: We leave Lena Prather’s winsome smile to Badie Nelson. ITEM: We give to Carl Fritz Ralph Stent pipe and tobacco. ITEM: We give the ability of Bill Osier and Dick Tharp in making dates to Arthur Bartlett, hoping that he will keep them better than the former owners of said ability. ITEM: We leave to Homer Guilder, Harold Strong’s debating ability. ITEM: We bequeath Goldie Trent’s and Don Kilby’s self-sat- isfaction to John Stoltz. ITEM:—We leave Miss Florence Myrtle Tisdale’s small and dainty feet to ’Gene Van Gent. ITEM : We give Leora McMullen’s height to Whitfield Hansell. ITEM: We leave Blanche Coughlin’s chamois to Lucile Smith. ITEM: We bequeath Rosa Brady’s, Grace Wier’s and Blanch Grammar’s boisterous boystruck ways to Louise Leinhauser. ITEM: We leave Katherine Denefe’s infinite knowledge of English Literature to Gladys Boyles. ITEM: We leave the sisterly love of Wanda and Gertrude Wendell to Winnie and Emma Williams. ITEM : We bequeath Mae MacAloon’s eastuhn brogue to Paul Cummings. ITEM: We give Fannie Deeds’ good recipe for nougatt to Olive Hormel. ITEM: We leave Earl Vance’s and Loretta Weidle’s mutual love to Clarence Knipe and Virginia Williams. ITEM: We give Dick Walker’s German ability to Harry Ilillge. ITEM: We advance a copy of Howard Root’s new edition of Chemistry to Curly Myers. ITEM: We bequeath, too late, Zella Dysart’s good taste in becoming an ’08 to John Hull. ITEM : We give Cush Haven’s ability as a manager to his successor. ITEM: We leave Nelly Eight to fill the vacancy as assistant to Miss Jones, left by the departure of Marguerite Smith and Verona LaPoint. ITEM: We bequeath Grayce Park’s hairdressing methods to Lillian Sutton. We give Mr. Reed the privilege of disposing of any other of possessions which we have failed to enumerate, and trust that the school, assisted by our bequests will never come to want. Grace Calhoun (Chairman) Isadore Miller Victor Tharp Arthur Haw Class g'ong of the Class of 1908. Tune: “In Philadelphia”. Music selected by Helen Briggs. Words written by Irene Hedrick. Four sunny years have swiftly past in these beloved halls, We little thought, as time sjkmI on, how soon the new life calls; A happy band we’ve ever been in learning wisdom's ways, And we’ll always cherish in our thoughts, the dear old High School days. CHORUS. Oh dear old High School, Oh dear old nigh School, We’ll bid a fond adieu To our friends and schoolmates true; The memories of these happy days Will cheer us on in future ways, So we never can forget our dear old High School. As we go forth to take our places in our future life Well may the lessons, long since learned, equip us for the strife; And though we may be scattered, let us always keep in sight The banner of the naught-eight class,—‘‘the royal blue and white” (sduSQ senior Class :plap “Miss Hobbs” (Curtain Raiser) “Madam Butterfly ’ ANY and successful have been the dramatic productions given by the Senior classes of the Ottumwa High School, but certainly no play lias been more successful than “Miss Ilobbs”, given by the class of 190S. On the evening of June iiftli “Miss Hobbs”, with “Madam Butterfly” as a curtain raiser, was presented to a house filled to over- flowing. “Madam Butterfly”, adapted from Puccini’s Opera of the same name, deserves some title more dignified than that of curtain raiser, for it remains in the mind as an important part of the evening’s program, rather that as being incidental to it. Singularly perfect both in setting and presentation, the atmosphere of Japan was realistically given from the moment Madam Butterfly stepped onto the stage until the tragic ending of story. It was only after much reading of plays, and after long and careful deliberation that the committee selected the class play, “Miss Hobbs” but before the end of the first act the good judgment of tin committee was verified. The comedy “Miss Ilobbs” is written in Jerome K. Jerome’s hap- piest vein-its action is of the quickest, its humor of the keenest. The heroine, Miss Henrietta Hobbs, is young and beautiful, but a man- hater of most virulent hue. After causing one friend. Beulah, to leave her husband, Perdval Klngsearl, and estranging another, Milly. from her faith- ful and devoted lover, George Jessup, Miss Ilobbs finally succumbs to the masterful personality of a certain Wolf Klngsearl, who employs tactics not unlike those used by Petruchio when lie conquered the shrewish Kate. Perhaps the scene which will remain longest in the minds of the audi- ence is the one on the yacht where Miss Hobbs, thinking that she and Wolf Klngsearl are rapidly drifting out to sea in the dense fog. was compelled to prepare a meal at Kingsearl’s command. Miss Ilobbs’ absolutely helpless anger as she unwillingly fultilh l his orders, was most vividly presented. The novelty of the setting, the natty yachting costumes, the sparkling comedy, tin? genuine characters, make the scene one not easily forgotten. The dramatic talent shown by the members of the casts of both plays was of a character scarcely ever seen In an amateur performance. “All- star” is indeed the only term which will fittingly describe the casts of 1008. The greatest credit is due to Mr. John P. Ryan, of Grinnell College, and his thoroly competent assistant. Miss Antonia Freeman, of the Ottumwa High School Faculty. The labor of putting on this play was arduous, but the cordial and conscientious cooperation of the cast, its trainers, and the members of the senior class itself, united to make this play the success which it undoubtedly was. That the standard set by the class of 1008 may never be lowered is the wish of all the friends and patrons of the High School. Cl)t Casts Miss Hobbs. Miss Henrietta Hobbs. Mrs. Beulah Kingsearl Millicent Terry....... Aunt Susan Abbey.... French maid........... Wolf Kingsearl........ IVrcival Kingsearl.... George Jessup......... ('apt. Sands.......... Charles .............. ..Nadine Dingeman. ...Florence Tisdale. .......Goldie Trent. ......Helen Briggs. .Genevieve Norfolk. ......Ralph Stentz. Charles McClelland. .....Erwin Walker. ..........Will Qsler. .....Harold Strong. MADAM BUTTERFLY. (Curtain raiser) rho-eho san (Madam Butterfly)........................................Zella Dysart. Suzuki .....................................................Irene Hedrick. Kate Pinkerton.....................................................Florence Tisdale. Lieutenant Pinkerton............................................Earl Vance. Sharpless ....................................................Howard Root. Nokaclo ......................................................Victor Tharp. Yadori .....................................................Loren Meredith. Ymadori ....................................................Loren Meredith. '08 Girls' Basketball Cram. lorence Tisdale (Captain) Nadine Dingemann (Mgr) Ruth Hall Marguerite Smith Grayce Park Grace Wier Genevieve Norfolk '08 Bops’ Basketball Ceam. Arthur Haw (Captain) Ralph Stentz Earl Howard Will Osier Earl Vance Victor Tharp THE “ARGUS JUNIOR” VOL. 3 NO. 42 June «. 1P08 FOR THE CHILDREN THE ARGUS JUNIOR Published by The 19o9 Printing: Company VESTA THARP Editor in Chief Assistants ADINE HALL JAMES SLUTZ nelson McGowan Dear Juniors: Some very interesting: letters and stories were sent in last month and we are greatly pleased with the work of our Juniors. Our contest next month will he a story on “Vacation”. The prize will he a Latin pony, first: paper- wad shooter, second: box of fudge, third. Rules for Juniors. 1. Never write a theme of more than TOO words. 2. Always write on hard paper for Miss Harrington. 3. Do not use ink for purposes other than writing. STORIES AND LETTERS. CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS. Dear Juniors: I have always been interested in the AKOI’S Juniors, so I thot i would rite and tell you what i have been doing at school. The other day we elected our class officers for the year. The girls got most everything at the elec- shun. We elected the following folks. I'res........................Genevieve Brown Viee-Pres........................Helen Gardner Secretary .................Edna Brown Treasurer ............Elsie Iloudyshell EXECUTIVE COM M ITTKE Margaret McAloon, Chin, Frances Winans. John Stoltz. Charles Mather. I will olose for this time. Yours truly, Jim. Seat 15. P. S. I didn't get nothing but they’re goin’ to make me president next time. Dear Editor: This is the first time I have rit- ten for the Juniors. I am a boy eigh- teen years old. I am in Miss Free- man's room at school. I like her very muchly, only she won't let me chew gum. Miss Hale is my History teacher and Mr. Mull my Physics teacher. All my teachers are nice. I belong to a good class at school. It is the ’01) class. Next year I will he a Senior. Hoping I may win a prize I will close. M. T. Seat 131 Assembly. P. S. I would rather the prize would be the iK� ny. Dear Editor: I will tell you about our Halloween party. It was at Otto Fulmer's by the semetery. We had lots of fun and the eatins was punkin pie and slder. Some gosts came to get some eatins but i chased eni away. I wasn’t a bit skeer- ed. The entertainment committee played a pantomine that Vesta Tharp rote. It was awful funny. Good-bye, Micky. Dear Juniors:— You say we should all be interested in one another so I’m going to tell June «. 1908 THE ARGUS JUNIOR you how both our boys and «iris got the basketball championship. You will see our pictures on the other page. We just lost one game in the whole schedule. I think our girls ought to be proud of us and I gess they are for they are a kind to stick for us alright. We hoys didn’t think the girls would get the championship. They won all three of the games they played and the ’10s forfited theirs so they got it fair and square. In the girls picture the photographer put ’08 on the ball in- stead of ’00. I thot I’d tell you or you might not know it was our girls. Lovingly, Clem. p. S. We boys are proud of the girls too but don’t for pity’s sake tell them, cause the y’ll get so awful stuck up. A VALENTINE PARTY. I am a girl seventeen years old. I go to the High School, and am in the ‘Oh class. We had a party the other night at Stoltz’s. The house was all decorated in red and white hearts, and the ice-cream had a pink heart in the center. The favors were .hearts too. The entertainment was great. They called on the kids and some of the faculty to do stunts. You ought to have seen Miss Harrington and Mr. Kinsey do tin cakewalk. I laffed till I cried. They got a chocolate cake too but I can tell you it wasn’t any good. The refreshment committee had to stay afterwards and wash all the dishes. Gee. I’m glad I wasn’t on it. Goodhy, N. G. GLASS YELL WRITTEN. Dear Editor: I have written before but my letter wasn’t in print. I want to tell you our class yell. It is a peach. This is it. Oi’o-a lack-a Nlne-a lack-a Row. wow, wow! Naught-a-lack-a Nine-a-lack-a (’how. chow, chow. O-a-lack-a II-a-lack-a S. boom, bah! 00, ’00. Rail, rah, rah! I guess that's all for this time. E. L. SENIORS ENTERTAINED. Dear Editor: Say. we certainly had a sewell time the other night when we juniors en- tertained the Seniors. We had it up at Adine Hall’s. My. but the house did look pretty. Everything was in blue and white except the hall, which was in red and white. They had blue lights all over too. The entertain- ment though took the cake. They had four rooms representing the Senior’s high school course, from Freshman to Senior years. To recall events of dif- ferent years they had cartoons phono- graph records and relics, fixed up just like in museums, you know. I tell you what it made a fellow feel kind of choky when he thought this was the last time we would have the ’08s with us. But we tried to forget that and just give them the best time of their lives. O, yes, I forgot the best part of the entertainment. They had a pan- tomime and had popular songs par- odied to hit some of the Seniors and they certainly did. Gee! I almost for- got the refreshments and favors. They were the best yet. and I gess they cost a lot too. Well wishes to the ’08s. ’00. Rah, rah. 00 Class Crams 09 (Siria’ lUiskrthall Cram Edith Peppers (Capt.), Katherine Feehan, Verna Stahl, Adine Hall, Lillian Sutton, Alice Blundell. 09 Vnga iBaakrtball Cram Walter Johnson (Capt.), James Slutz, Nelson McGowan, Earl Vance, Lewellyn Lodwick, Joe Leisinring. Ci)r 3Loft| Aspirations of tig Class of 1910. Victim. Tendency. Highest Ambition Find the Point Rena Asplund To be retiring To marry a preacher “Thou art too wild” % e Rissell To argue To be a basketball player “As mild as any saint” Della Rlackfoul To rule the great (Karl) To look swell “A modest maid from deestrich skule” Ohul.vs Boyles To flirt To be a missionary By diligence she wins her way” Anita Crips To be modest To be a nurse “She is so proper” Maze Farley To be a sunbeam To dress “Busiest of all students (?)” Hazel Hunt To be an artist To be small “Running from her shadow” Pearl Johnson To be conceited To fill half of a cozy corner Ask Kelly” Ethel Miller To be studious To be a teacher A lover of all mankind” Dale Monroe To be friendly To be the beauty of the class “A lion among ladies” Monna Mored To talk To go abroad “She has a grace of being gay” Edward Peaeli To look pale To match pennies A good man gone wrong” Mary Munley To skip scnool To lecture on “Woman’s Rights” “Horribly frivolous” Gertrude Rotich To giggle To get high grades “One vast substantial smile” Vera Slavens To shake her head To be a society lady “A Hit” Will Wilkinson To look solemn To be an orator “Like little young Romeo” Edna Anderson To look glum j To remain single “A lx ld bad man” Nellie Anderson ! To dress like Hazel Not decided “Instruction on spooning” Hazel Nelson 1 To dress like Nellie To be up to date “A happy soul” Victim Tendency Highest Ambition Find the Point Lucy Baker To smile To gain favor “The little maiden walked demur” Edward Farrington To get rattled To make a book shelf “A harmless, innocent man” Vera Ford To jolly the boys To go to Des Moines “Slow as ’lasses in January” Carl Fritz To kiss girls To be kissed “Sweet little man” Helen Springer To go 5th street Just one boy (at a lime) “Love me little, love me long” Evelyn Fricke To dig To get 101 per cent “Eateth not the bread of idleness” Amy Fleming To smile on Freshmen Not clear as yet “Virtue has her faults” Frank Hook To blush To be a farmer “Don’t like to read” Mattie Foster To be courteous To be a teacher “When I open my lips let no man speak” Homer Guilder To bluff To be an auctioneer “When I open my lips let no man speak” Harry Hansel 1 To be silent To be an athlete “Too much of a good thing” Mildred Harlan To be nice To be a politician “Very pineapple of politeness Mary Hedrick To be retiring To be in the office “Let me hear her still small voice” Mary Hull To squint To travel with a side show “Nothing doing” Margaret Iiurxtkal To lie good To find her place in the world “With malice towards none” Rudolph Johnson To be a sport To be a pool shark Blessings on thee little man” Lorena Leisure To be dignified To live in a country town “Knowledge compensates size” Louise Leinhause To hold boy’s hands To learn to dance “A harmless innocent little maid” Jessie McLennan To be modest To stay out of school and primp “Embarrassed look of shy distress” Marie Mangan To be meek To find her place in the world “She eateth not the bread of idleness” Elmer Menefee To be rattled To be a baseball fan “Blessings on thee little man” Rose Payne To look scared To get a + “Thy name becomes thee well” Gladys Peters To study To be a senior “Angelic maiden looks on me” Ernest Poll Ison To be overlooked To weigh 20 lbs. “Wee Willie Winkle” Mabel Price “Poisoning” others To be a Junior “As meek as a lamb” Virginia Williams To Hunk To be a (S) Knipe hunter “Virtue lias her faults” Victim Tkxdkncy Paul Cummings To s- s- s-stutter Verda Wheeler To frown Earl Van Dyke To curl his hair Celine Barger To grin Arthur Bardlet To be small Lena Diimnitt To look scared Carl Dixon To be noisy Rita Evens To be hospitable Everette Erskine To be infantile David Rosenbaum Clevta Sutton Marie Schick To chew gum To he fastidiously fastid- ious To be demure Will Scott To get to school early Lewis Stevens To go boating Ray Tullis To give candy Eugene Van Gent To win medals Georgia Willard To keep still Will Watson To grow Gurnard Gordon To visit Hedrick Fred Rankin To dispute Carlton Wall To brag Mary Root To study Max Wilson To talk loudly Elina Carpenter To go to Chicago Arthur Chi blister To be large IIlGHKST AMBITION Kind the Point To be a preacher “Silver tongued” To go abroad “Fair haired and tall To be an elevator boy “The very pink of courtesy” To be a second Melba “A sweet little maid” To make the B. B. team “Sober as a judge” To make high grades “A happy soul” To emulate Plato “A very gentle beast” To be a belle “Variable as the shade” To be mayor of Rutledge “Quality, not quantity”� To be a swell “The polly wog died laughing. To sim' him wag his jaw” Oh my! don’t mention it “All my fancy painted her” To be President of Philo “A lover of all mankind” To be a pole vaulter I am Sir Oracle” Hasn’t any • IIow perfectly exquisite” To be President of U. S. “Here is a dear” To jump six feet “One of nature’s noblemen” To be a critic teacher “A winsome little thing” To be a ball player “lie is a lady’s man” To Mar(r)y “A little sunbeam” To be a sport One vast substantial smile” To be It Least said soonest mended” To be well read “Sweet and womanly” To go West “Thy actions to thy words accord” To be appreciated The mildest manner” To be Congressman | It hurts to pronounce it” 10 £5trls' Basto Ball Ceam. Dell Blackford (Capi.), Anita Crips, Zoe Bissel, Cleota Sutton, Ethel Miller. '10 Bops' Crack Ceam. Eugene Van Gent (Capt.), Will Willinkson, Dale Monroe, Evert Erisckin, Earl Vandyke, Leo Stephens, Carlton Wall. Cf)e’1911 [Cijrontcle. Vol. I. Ottuimva. Iowa. June—, 19—. NO. 143. OTTUMWA IIAS HEROES. The Misses Minnie Collins and Elsie Keen and Mister Emmett Keen, while out boat riding last night, met with a serious accident. When they were nearing the boat-house, the boat overturned, and. had it not been for the heroic efforts of Charles McCune and John Nevin. the accident would probably have proved fatal. NEW ROOK PUBLISHED. Miss Florence Brawley, a rising young poetess, has recently published a book, entitled, “The Memoirs of Henry”. AVERY WOMAN HONORED. Miss Neva Schaffer was honored with the office of President at the Women’s Suffrage Convention, held recently at Chicago. Miss Merrill West- erhoff read an interesting paper on “The Women’s Rights Question”. The other delegates from Avery were the Misses Florence Para more, Rose Gal- agher, Verna Charter, Myrtle Erbacher, Elizabeth Savage and Beatrice Wen- dell. SOCIETY NEWS. Last evening, at the home of the bride’s cousins. Misses Mahle and Hazel Chisinau, occurred the wedding of Miss Inn Hacker, and Mr. Penvine Howard. The Rev. James Ilawrahan officiating. The bride was attended by the Misses Naomi Avery Jeanette Jackson. Sadi Mangan, and Winifred Osier. Ward Gilbert acted as best man. The groom, a very reputable young man. is in the employ of the Gardner. Jones, and Iligbee Co. Mendelssohn’s wedding March was played by Miss Pearl Prather. The out of town guests were—Miss Lillie Price of Boston, the Misses Abide Reinhart and Grace Foreman of Chicago, and Miss Mable Cary of Wang Chang. China. Miss Getrude entertaimnl the Misses Florence Rhoades. Sylvia Stafford, Ella Schwann, Emma Schwann, and Lola Wahle at six handed euchre Saturday afternoon. POLICE COURT NEWS. The verdict was returned today on the Cummings—Turner divorce suit. Mrs. Turner was allowed twenty-five dollars per year, alimony. Mrs. Tur- ner will resume her maiden name. Madamoiselle Cutie Cutie. The lawyers for the defense were Charles Miller and Lloyd Rowley; those for the plain- tiff were Guy Rogers and Glen Sevier. Lovenzo Vinson was given thirty days on the rock pile for inhuman treatment of his wife. Donald Madden was arraigned before Police Judge Merwin Haven to answer to the charge of petty larency. Madden was given ninety days. Sheriff Ililgc has made himself noted thro’ the capture of the notorious counterfeiters, Russell W.� ir and Donald Rut lege. LOCALS. Miss Floretta Baker has returned home from an extended visit in Highland Center. Joseph Fagan is recovering from an attack of over study. lie is under the excellent care of Dr. Paul Box. Fresh Cut Flowers. Bonnie Jones. Josephine Denefe and Marguerite Shepard have each won a scholarship at the Ottumwa Commercial College. The Johnson twins, (Florence and Sue) are critically ill with the mumps. Miss Hazel Crone has started a Latin class in her apartments on Wall Street. At the Chautauqua, held Agency, the principal address was delivered by Prof. Herman Ellsworth. Music was rendered by the Orioles, the Misses Nina Cummings, Helen Levien, Vivian McBride, and Cecil Dorothy, ac- companied by Miss Lulu Darner, pianist. Another pleasing feature of the afternoon was a solo on the Jews Harp by Walter Erbacher. Try our Sunday dinners—35c. Stoltz and Swenson. Received today a fresh hatch of lemons from Hammitt, Lovetta Han- rahan. Felix Evans, R. F. I). No. 5. proprietor of the Star Ranch has pur- chased a carload of bronchos, for the special use of the O. II. S. teachers, lie has recently taken Gordon Rowe and George Springer into partnership. Lawrence Martin has accepted the position of head reporter of the Agency Herald. The Misses Blanche Boot and Ruth Otto have gone to Africa as mis- sionaries. Dress Making neatly done.—Blanche Campbell. Last Monday evening a concert was given by Miss Hazel Norfolk as- sisted by Miss Alice Kilby. Their accompanist was Miss Lorena Humphrey. Hair Dressing Parlors—Seventh floor, Ennis Building—Madam Tibbets and Heller. The Keb V. W. C. A. consider themselves very fortunate in procuring Miss Helen Hargett as physical director. Frank Berry and Earl Blundell have returned from an extended visit with relatives on Soap (’reek. Mr. John Edgerly and Miss Wilma Phillips have accepted the title roles in Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. Willa Turner and Dorothy Ilormel, the cherubs, are sprouting their second pair of wings. If in need of osteopathic treatments inquire of Maida Thompson and Vera Tharp. Johnson Building. Jim Swirles has just been promoted from office boy to foreman of the killing gang. . Miss Eloise Vest has been expelled from Pella College on account of an over excess of flunking. The Misses Mildred Tisdale and Florence Dovine Foster (Dumpy Dar- ling) have returned from Paris where they have been studying French styles. Miss Helen Deacon has received a position as teacher in the Bear Creek Academy. Hand Painted China—Mmsle Simmons. Miss Mary Spry has been nursing Jessie Baker thu an attack of the influenza ©nimend Mj|ry Weidle jm(i Elmo Shalian, Glen Jacobson's new Antl-Sass Powders. . , Mrs Clinton Stroud and Miss Blanche Graham have recently arrived in tills citv. They intend to make this their future home. Jacob Mler is rapidly becoming proficient in the art of shoeing flies in Earl Shephard's horse shoeing parlors. Harold Lee was the victim of a very painful accident caused by falling from a scaffold while painting the home of Murrell Starns. Mary Fetzer, teacher of history in ). II. S. has resigned on account of ill health. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. W. Mansell and A. Colt. Room 2and 24. Baldorf Building. Ottumwa, Iowa. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to express my appreciation and gratitude for the lovely box of confectionary I received a short time ago. Esther Hutchinson. WANT ADS. Lost—A pocket book containing two cents and a chamois skin. Celia Lumstrom. Found----A pocket book containing two dollars (Eulalia and Edward). Owner can have same by calling at the office of Ehrmann and Vaughan. Wanted—Fat reducer. Harold Hahn. Wanted—Insurance policy to cover loss of lead pencil. Ilazel Haller. Wanted—Dog to replace the one I had poisoned. Theresa Anwerda. Wanted—A good looking gentleman with good reference. Object matri- mony. Address Myrtle Williams. Matrimonial Bureau. For sale cheap—Good work horse. James Winn. R. F. D. 18. SPORTING NEWS. Messrs. Stentz, Cremer, Epps, Stutsman and SchofT have returned from a victorious Basketball tour of the World. Helen Dysart has accepted a position on the Boston Bloomer Girls Baseball Team. Madamoiselle Witler. the noted lady balloonist, will make the last as- cension at the Fair Grounds tomorrow. Miss Hazel Williams won tin Inter-national Bicycle Race held at Buf- falo. Stuttsman Schoff (Capt.) J. Stentz Cremer Epps Levein, Westehoff, Schaefer Dysart Gallagher ly ,, Rhoades rgtt s gtaf f. Editor in Chief—Harold Strong, '08. Local—Grace Calhoun, ’08. ASSISTANTS. Genevieve Norfolk, ’08, Vesta Tharp, '()!), Harry Han sell, ’10, John Edgerly, ’ll. Literary—Goldie Trent, ’08. Assistant Literary—Adine TIall, ’00. Athletic—Howard Root, ’08. Exchange—Grayce Park, ’08. Alumni—Floyd Thomas, ’07. Art—Helen Gardner, ’09. Poet—Olive Hormbl, ’00. Business Manager—Ralph Stextz, ’08. First Ass’t. Manager Second Assyt. Manager Laurence Rowe, ’00. Fred Rankin, ’10. Faculty Advisors—Mr. C. E. Reed, Miss Harrington. editorials S HAS been customary in this school in recent years, we have made this last issue an illustrated souvenir booklet of the whole school. Though primarily intended as complimentary to the Senior class, the purpose is to make it essentially a school annual. It seems to us that it could not be thoroughly sat- isfactory even to the Seniors, to have the issue neglect the rest of the school, for what is a mere class apart from the school in general? Surely, all of us cherish very pleasant memories of the years spent in the old school. The games, the mass-meetings, the good fellowship ex- pressed at all times, and all the achievements “for the honor of the school” must stay with us so long as our hearts are in tune with the better part of life The full meaning of school life is something which cannot be understood through any definition by words. It is something which must be felt and learned by experience. Now, as those of 11s who are ready to leave the old (). II. S. find the time for the going at hand, it comes to us with feelings of real sadness as we realize that one of the happiest, most wonderful and memorable periods of our life has closed just when we first began to appreciate its significance The feelings of the occasion are given beautiful utterance in a chorus from the “Rose Maiden”: “So fadeth away Man’s fragrant May; So cometh night Ere he grasps the day.” Not that “night” is already near for any of us, but we must not forget that not many months will pass until a large per cent of the Class of Nineteen-eight will become occupied, as have all the rest of the classes, in the more serious work of life. Those who go on to college will find another world of joy and growth and wonder opened up to them, but even that cannot make them look back to their high school days with any less fond memories. So, as we leave the school and all the organizations connected with it, it is with the hope that those who are left may more fully realize the pleasures and the duties which are theirs; that they will always keep the record of the school clean, no matter what phase of school life be considered; that they will support and build up all the literary, musical, athletic and social organizations to their full- est efficiency and that they may create and develop a sincere and loyal school spirit, thus increasing in a splendid way the pleasures and opportunities for themselves and for all who shall follow them. iHanual Cratntncj; ©epartment Manual Training Department OF Ottumwa Public Schools FOUNDED by a Gift from the Class of 1907 o. H. s. BRONZE tablet with the above inscription gives the Class of 11)07 due credit for the equipment of the first Manual Training room in Ottumwa. It is fitted up to accommodate classes in joinery and cabinet making. During the year one hundred eight or sixty-two per cent of the boys in the school have elected wood-working as one of their courses for the general value of this training to think and to work, to the accompanying outline of the work as given this year shows that attention is given, (1) to a study of the forms of joinery and their uses; (2) to the processes involved in making them; and (3) to the application of these processes in pieces of the pupils selection and designing. The study of various woods is carried on throughout the year. Reference first gear Cmtrsc in SSoinerp SUBJECTS PROCESSES. PROBLEMS APPLYING THE PROCESSES. Care and Correct Use of Tools. Plaining, Squaring to Dimensions, Guaging, Lining with knife and try- square. Rule. Laying Out of Work. The Butt Joint. Squaring Larger Pieces, Lining, Boring, Sawing, Chiseling. Making Butt Joints, Chamfering, Nailing. Bench Ilook Shelf Border. Construction Involving Halving and Gaining. Shelving, Pigeon Holing, Furniture, Boxes Making the Halves Joints, Rabbet- ed and Dado Joints. Framing a Picture. Construction of a Box for a Given Purpose. The Mortice and Tenon: Its use in Sash. Doors, Furniture. Framing. Making Various Mortise and Tenon Joints in Pine. Taboret. or Book Rack, or Plate Rack, or Stool. Seat or Chair. Finishing of Interior Woodwork and Furniture. Scraping. Sandpapering. Staining, or Shellacking of Articles made. The Dovetail: its Use in Drawers. Chests and Boxes. Laying Out and Working Single and Multiple Dovetail Joints. Jewel Box. Book Rack, or Some Other Doyetailed Piece. The Panel: Dicusslohs of its Use. Making of a Piece with Panel. Wall Cabinet or a Selected Project. Study of Inlaying and Curving. Working ' an Inlaid Design. Blotter Pad, IVn Tray. Ink Stand, or Decoration of a Piece Previously Mmle. , jttustcal 0rgam?attons. Mentor Girls' dee Clui). MEMBERSHIP. FIRST SOPRANO. Verna Houke Irene Hedrick Genevieve Norfolk Marguerite Smith Fannie Deeds Ruth Hall FIRST ALTO. Nadine Dingemann Laura MeOarroll Zell a Pysart SECOND SOPRANO. Nellie Baker Lena Prather Isadore Miller Goldie Trent Elsie Finartv Verona LaPoint Nellie Right SECOND ALTO. Grayce Park Hilda Roth Helen Briggs Florence Tisdale jHale ©uartette. first tenor. Carl Fritz SECOND TENOR. Ralph Stentz baritone. Frank Stroliauer BASS. Arthur McCune junior Curls’ Clrr Club. MEMBERSHIP. Lillian Sutton Elsie Houdyshcll Beatrice Venator Genevieve Van Gent Cecil Druen Edith Peppers Nellie Kight Eva Ditch Florence Foster Louise Leinhnuser Helen Dysart Helen Witter Neva Schafer Helen Fleming Wilma Phillips Garnet Arnold IMgi) School Crrbrstra. Mrs. Theodosia Harrison, Directress. first violins:— Harold Strong, Lucile Smith, Frank Strohauer. SECOND VIOLINS:— Mabel Burgess, Hazel Nelson. FLUTE :- Earl Howard. CLARINETS :— Bert Morrison, Campbell danney. cornets :— Walter Anthony, Don Rutledge. DRUM AND TRAPS:--- Thomas Tibbits. piano :— Helen Briggs. ?.ttrrarj ( rgam attons pulnmathran ICttrranj orirtg. Ol.IVK President Vice-President Secretary ---- Treasurer ... Critic ....... Marshall .. Leona Doller '08 ..Olive IIormel’09 ___Grace Weir’08 .. Mae McAloon ’OS .......Miss Odeli. Grace ('aliioun’08 EX EC l TIVK COMMITTEE. IIormel (Chin) Oi : Isa dor e Miller ‘OS; Anna Anderson ’OS Elsie IIoi dvshell ’09. CALENDAR. Installation of Officers: Oct. 1. ’07. Pros. Florence Tisdale; ice-Pres. llolcn Briggs; Secy. Nellie Eight; Troas. Zella Oysart; Marshall, Graoo , .Oct. 30 .Nov 13 Calhoun. executive committee: Helen Briggs (Clnn) Laura McCarroll Helen Gardner; Olivo Iionnol. 1007. Opening Program................Oct 10 Hallowe’en Program ........ (Open meeting in A. It.) Literary Program............ Debating Program ............. (Open meeting in A. It.) Christmas Program ............Dec. 18 1008. Election of Officers..........In,1 ™ Installation of Officers.......Feb. n Debate Reception .............Feb. Annual Chapel Program ------March 6 Mandolin Solo ......Laura McCarroll Limericks................Gra.vce Park Farce: “SIX (TPS OF CHOCOLATE” Adeline.................Olive IIormel Dorothy.........................Bella Dysart Hester ................Irene Hedrick Marian ...................Adine Hall I Beatrix ......................Garnet Arnold Jeanette ..........Genevieve Norfolk Recitation...................Margaret McAloon “An old Sweetheart of Mine’’. Impromptu Program ..........March 11 Fiction Program................March 25 High School Program ........April 15 Philo-McKinley Program .....April 17 Mock Trial of Miss Brown. Prosecution: Howard Root. Olive Ilor- mel.Charles Mc(’lelland. Defense: Harold Strong. Irene Hed- rick, Harold Vinson. Annual College Program........May 20 (Lecture Room) Philo-McKinley reception......May 20 Entertained at home of Harold Strong. Garnet Arnold Blanche ’oughlin Fanchon I )eeds Elsie Finarty Ruth Hall Esther Pierson Florence Tisdale Gertrude Wendell Frances Winans Marguerite McAloon Verona LaPoint Genevieve Norfolk Laurena Crone ROSTER. Helen Briggs Laura McCarroll Nadine Dingeman Helen Gardner Nellie Eight Grayee Park Olive IIormel Grace Weir Loretta Weidle Elsie Iloudyshell Verna Ilouke Alice Goodall Maud E. Baker Kathryn Denefe Zella Dysart Adine Hall Irene Hedrick Mae McAloon Marie Rosenauer Anna Anderson Leona Doller Clara Ex line Isadore Miller Grace Calhoun iflc tnlep ©rbattng octetp. President.—Victor Tharp. Vice-President.'—Harold Strong. Secretary.—Charles McClelland. Treasurer.—Erwin Walker. “Cl)c lemon ” Charles McClelland (Leader) Erwin Walker Paul Chandler Claude Milligan John Connell John Hull Arthur Haw Earl Vance Howard Hoot Stuart Swinney “Clje Stinger ” Harold Strong (Leader) Earl Lindsay Harold Vinson Nelson McGowan Clifford Hoaglund James Slut . Will Osier Victor Tharp Albert Cushing Loren Meredith HIS year has certainly been an active and prosperous one for the McKinleys. Tho the society was forced to start the season with fully half of its membership on the foot- ball Held, they nevertheless held some very good programs during this trying period. The first meeting was devoted principally to a comprehensive and very helpful talk on the principles of debating by Mr. Harry II. Wheaton, a former “McKinley” and a brilliant debater, now a law student In the University of Chicago. In November, a program consisting of music, a talk and a debate was given before the school and served to show what the society was doing. It was, in effect, a one day membership campaign. At this time a great loss was suffered when Harry Sampson, the very efficient president, was forced to resign on account of leaving school. However, the work continued and in a short time, a debate was secured with North I)es Moines High School. It was a complete success—a unanimous decision and a large a- mount cleared. It proved that the people of Ottumwa will support this work in a splendid way. and that the McKinley society is able to cope with the largest and best schools of the state in debating work. The next event of importance was the mock trial held together with the Philo society. While the case was worked up so completely that it was impossible to make it short and pleasing to the audience it was of great value In giving know- ledge of legal procedure and legal argument. McClelland, Root, Strong and Vinson represented tin McKinleys among the attorneys. The last event of the year was the reception given to the Philos on the evening of May 20 at the home of Harold Strong. A very pleasant even- ing was spent and tin occasion was a fitting close of a year in which these two societies worked together splendidly to the good of both. Certainly things were never left in better shape to open up the next year’s work, for, taken as a whole, it has been the most successful season in the history of the society. ittfi tnlrp Debating Cram. X 1 lie evening of February 7, our Assembly Ilall was Hie scene of an exciting and hard fought debate. The team from Xortli Des Moines had come down with the intention of winning and the local team had not been toiling with any idea of letting them do it. Ottumwa had the facts and offered to produce them all if so challenged. Des Moines had very few facts to offer as proof of their assertions and consequently they failed. The decision was three to nothing in favor of the McKinley boys. The question was as follows: Resolved: That cities of the United States of over 100,000 population should own and operate their street railways. Affirmative (North Dks Moixrcs) John Connolly Frank Baldwin Elmer Astleford Negative (Ottumwa) — Charles McClelland Earl Lindsay Harold Strong JUDGES. Prof. n. M. Gage (Fairfield), Prof. P. F. Peck (Grinnell), Judge M. A. Roberts (Ottumwa). (Served in place of Judge Anderson of Albia.) C1)c German Club. , y This is a new organization started by Miss Freeman. It has been highly successful—both entertaining and instructive to I he members. II successfully produced a version of Storm's u[inniensee” before the school. Fortnightly meetings were held during the school year, always with some little German program. The membership is as follows: Miss Antonia Freeman. President. James Slutz Cushman Haven Harold Strong Victor Tharp Ralph Stentz Earl Lindsay Arthur Haw Frank Stroliauer Walter Anthony Charles McClelland Helen Briggs Zella Dysart Laura McCarroll Ruth Hall Florence Tisdale Goldie Trent Elsie Finarty Fanny Deeds Grace Calhoun Frances Winans CUontan literary Society. President Vice-President Secretary Treesurn- ... Artist ........ Critic ........ Mary Root (Chm) Marie Schick EXECUTIVE COM M ITTEE. Ruth Otto. Helen Hargett .Hazel Haller ..Blanch Root ...Eloise Vest ...Miss Dudley Dorothy Hormel; CALENDAR. 1007. Election of Officers: Oct. 7. Pres. Mary Root: Vice-Pros. Hazel Nelson; Secy. Vivian McBride; Treas. Helen Hargett; Artist Edna Anderson. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Nellie Anderson (Chin) Rose Gallagh- er; Hazel Haller; Neva Schafer; Elva Carpenter. Opening Program ..............Oct. 10 Hallowe’en Program ...........Oct. .‘10 Impromptu Program...............Nov. 13 Puritan Program.................Nov. 20 Annual Chapel Program...........Dec. 10 Piano Solo.............Neva Schafer Recitation: “Bobbie Shafts’’—Eloise Vest Selection from “Birds’ Christmas Carol” Mrs. Rnggles............Rose Gallagher Larry Ely Clem Sarah Cornelius Kitty Susan Myrtle Erbacher Peoria 1008. Debate Reception ... Feb. 7 (Clio Headquarters Room 7) Election of Officers . . Feb. 12 Annual Spread Feb. 21 Entertained at home of Mary Hull A loott Program Feb. 20 Debating Program .. Impromptu Program April 15 Closing Meeting May 27 Spread Edna Anderson Lula Darner Hazel Haller I )orothy Hormel Jeanette Jackson Ilazel Nelson Pearl Prather Gertrude Rouch Sylvia Stafford Willa Turner Mary Weldle Lucy Baker ROSTER. Nellie Anderson Myrtle Erbacher Helen Hargett Mary Hull Marie Mangan Ruth Otto Blanch Root Neva Schafer Florence Tibbits Theresa Amverda Marguerite Hurxthal Florence Rhoades Elva Carpenter Rose Gallagher Jjeonora Heller Rita Evans Vivian McBride Rose Payne Mary Root Marie Schick Ruth Thorne Eloise Vest ■ Htnroln Bebattng S'ortrtp. T is the belief of those connected with high school and college work that the work of the literary society is usually underestimated by the student, especially in the high school. There is no better way by which a student can acquire the habit of thinking and speaking intel- ligently. on any important topic, than to be interested in this kind of work. Several of the boys in the Freshmen and Sophomore classes of the Ottumwa High School, hav- ing realized this fact, reorganized tin Lincoln Debating Society shortly after the holidays of this year. Since that time they have been doing excellent work. The success of the society has been due largely, to careful management of the otlicers who were elected l till the various positions. The hoys determined to admit no one to membership in the society without a promise that the right kind of interest would be manifested, if elected as a member. This being one of the re- quirements for admission, the society has made a success of their work in every respect. The meetings are held on Wednesday of each week and pro- grams are made out at least two weeks before tin time of each regular meeting, thus giving ample time for preparation, (ireat interest has been taken at each meeting especially in debating and there is every reason for be- lieving that next year if the same interest is taken, the members of this society will be able to challenge the McKinley Society for an inter-society debate. OFFICFRS. President Will Wilkinson Vice-President- Frank Hook Secretary John Fdgerly Treasurer- Ilomer Guilder PKOCItA M COM M1TTKK. McCune Box Wier Monroe ((’bin.) MFMBFRS. Paul Box Lawrence Martin F.lnier Menefe Herman Fllsworth Lewis Stevens Ilomer Guilder Fred Rankin Charles McCune Russell Wier Dale Monroe John Fdgerly Frank Hook Will Willkinson Wit field ilausell David Rosenbaum Ray Tullis James Winn Donald Madden John Vaughn Merwin Haven Cije istutient Council HIS organization was formed by -Mr. Heed at the request of members of the senior class. It was organized to give tin students an opportunity to express their views on all subjects concerning them. The important feature of the plan is the fact that it permits students initiative and thereby makes it of real value in securing results. While nothing of importance was started by the students thru this body, several matters of vital interest were discussed and settled. The matter of weekly chapel was very thoroughly investigated by the council thru a special committee and the subject was well debated in the full meetings. Another subject was also disposed of thru the council, namely, classifications for athletic and social events in the school. This matter had long been the subject of dis- sention and trouble when all that was needed was some definite agreement one way or another. The decision of the council seemed to meet tin approval of the students and it has been rigidly carried cmt. The resolutions on this matter, as well as on the other sub- jects dealt with have been printed in previous issues of this paper and need no further comment. If the council has not done anything startling it has been because things have been running smoothly and needed no such action. However, should there be occasion for strenuous student protest, petition or other expression, the council will be in posi- tion, as a regularly organized body, to do evident service in this way. Let us hope that it may be kept up in time of “peace’’ so that we will have it in time of “war”. The membership is as follows: C. 10. Reed (President) Bessie W. Harrington Maude A. Brown (Class of 11)08.) Florence M. Tisdale Ralph Stentz Harold F. Strong (Secretary) (Class of 1000,) lOdith Peppers Nelson Met Iowan Charles Mather (Class of 1010.) Della Blackford William Wilkinson Carl Fritz (Class of 1011.) Helen Hargett Nellie Anderson Russell Weir r HE year which lias just ended is an unprecedented one in the history of athletics in the Ottumwa High School. Never has the High School been represented in so many branches of athletics or by such successful teams. In football, six out of nine games were won. The boy’s basketball team won the State High School Championship. The girl's basketball team has as good a claim to the State Championship as any other girl’s team in were represented in three different track meets. Our baseball team has won every High School game up to the time this goes to press. It is not with feelings of vain glorious pride that we recount our achievements in this line nor do we wish to place undue em- phasis on athletics to the belittling of scholarship but we believe that that school which has for its sole purpose the storing up in the minds of its members historical statistics, mathematical proposi- tions, scientific hypothesis has missed the main aim and purpose of the High School education of today, namely, to prepare the student for the assuming of the responsibilities and burdens of life To perform the duties of citizenship at the present time requires a knowledge of life more than can be gained from books, an interest in the affairs of his country, a spartan loyalty and patriotism that buries self in the welfare of his countrymen and last, but not least, the physical strength necessary to perform the duties of active participation in the world’s work. The physical effects of this year’s sports need no discussion for the season’s record makes them self-evident, but the long, steady grind of football practice, the training for track work, will produce the state. We results in the molding of strong, steady character as well as in the development of a physical strength. It is not only to our athletic record however to which we wish to point with pride, blit to that school spirit, developed and fostered by athletics, the spirit of team work, the spirit that takes defeat with a smile and, in the student body, that spirit which is so com- pletely summed up in our national motto, “E pluribus unum”. The true spirit is our aim and our progress toward that goal may only Ik� measured by the interest which is shown by the members of the school in the affairs and events, which have to do with the upbuilding of its reputation and the increasing of its efficiency. It is with this purpose in view that we point with such pride to our athletic record and give it so important a place in our school paper. OFFICERS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. President—Harold Strong, ’OX. Vice President—John Hull, '08. Secretary—Charles McCYella. i , ’08. Treasurer—Victor Thari� , ’08. Chairman of Standing Committee—Howard Root, ’08. football. O ONE who witnessed only the first and last games of the season, it would seem incredible that the two teams could be the same. At the beginning of the season none of the squad had played foot- hall for two years and in the meanwhile, the rules have been so changed as to make the style of play almost entirely different. As a result, Coach Stoltz found a squad of green men awaiting him, men to whom even the rules were unknown. If we pass over the intervening period and remember the last game on Thanksgiving Day, we may better appreciate what the coaching of Mr. Stoltz and Mr. Templeton meant to that team, and what a hard season’s work had done for them. It is a pleasure to express the thanks and appreciation of the school to Mr. Stoltz and Mr. Templeton, who developed a football team of whom we may justly Ik proud, to Prof. Heed for his interest and support, and to all those loyal friends of the school who, by their presence at the games, showed an interest in the team. The schedule began rather late owing to rains which robbed us of several games, but when once begun it continued unbroken. The schedule was as follows:— Opponents. Ottumwa Oct. 5—Chariton at Ottumwa........... 0 17 Oct. 12—Ottumwa at Chariton........ 10 5 Oct. 10—Ottumwa at Seymour.......... 0 0 Oct. 20—Seymour at Ottumwa.......... 5 14 Nov. 2—Ottumwa at Oskaloosa........ 5 0 Nov. 0—North Des Moines at Ottumwa.... 20 5 Nov. 10—High School vs. Town (Practice).. 0 20 Nov. 22—Ottumwa at Leon (Practice)0 0 Nov. 28—2nd team at Albia (A. M.i... 0 Nov. ...... The Athletic Association for the tii J Pwardcd V-neck sweaters with tin letter “O” to tin members of the first team. The end of the season found tin� Athletic Association in such prosperous condition that union suits for the football team will probably be purchased next year. Basket Ball. HE interest in basketball this year has been phe- nomenal to say the least, and the success of our High School teams may, in large part, be at- tributed to the interest and support of the school. Two series of inter-class games—one for boys’, the other for girls' teams were played through the winter. These served to develop material, and to keej) up the interest in the game. The boys’ High School team played t welve games and won the undisputed state High School championship by de- cisive victories over Muscatine and Cedar Rapids in the Eastern section and Red Oak in the West. The girls' championship is un- decided but we can say without the least hesitation that the Ot- tumwa girls' team is as fast as any in the state. Before we speak of the team whose faithful work has won for this High School recognition as one of the leading High Schools of the state, we wish to express the thanks and appreciation of the school, and of the team to the gentleman who, by his careful coaching, his well-directed influence developed a team worthy of himself and of the Ottumwa High School, Mr. J. E. Roberts. He has not merely directed the practices and picked the team of this year, but has developed and trained the whole squad and so laid the foundations for a championship team next season. We recog- nize Mr. Roberts as a master of the game. As for the team itself, to praise one would be injustice to the rest and the highest, praise we can offer is to say that each member has done his liest in a measure worthy of himself and the High School. To Miss Odell, manager of the team, belongs the credit for the best basketball schedule we have ever had. During the entire athletic year, from football to baseball, Prof. Reed has devoted himself to the welfare of our teams and shown himself as a true friend of athletics. It is with pleasure that we ascribe to him our highest praise and hope that he may in future years be as strong an influence for the true school spirit in the Ottumwa High School as he has been during this school year. The schedule and scores follow: ()pponents. Ottumwa. Dec. 31—Fairfield at Ottumwa............ 0 63 Jan. 11—Washington at Ottumwa.......... 25 55 Jan. 17—Ottumwa vs. S. V. I. Freshmen.... 42 33 Jan. 18—Ottumwa at Cedar Rapids....... 56 39 Jan. 31—Ottumwa at Fairfield.......... 23 24 Feb. 15—Cedar Rapids at Ottumwa........ 18 46 Feb. 22—S. U. I. Freshmen at Ottumwa.... 35 33 Feb. 28—Ottumwa at Washington......... 20 32 Feb. 20—Ottumwa at Muscatine.......... 28 24 Mar. 7—Oskaloosa at Ottumwa............ 11 50 Mar. 28—Muscatine at Ottumwa........... 12 31 Apr. 18—Ottumwa at Red Oak............. 25 42 304 472 Letters were awarded to members of the first team at the close of the season. %). 0trls’ Basketball ssorlatton. President—Florence Tisdale, ’08 Viee President—Frances Winans, 0!) Secretary—Zella Dysart, ’08 Treasurer-Olive Honnel, Mil) Chairman Standing Committee—Ruth Hall, ’08. HE Association this year enrolled over forty mem- bers, about twenty-five flf nlayed either on the in successful .Mr. Kelley, I Ik Managen pFI wo fast games with Washington High conducted a Series of interesting class games at home. In which the Ws carried off the honors, the '08’s coming in with a close second. The girls practiced steadily during the winter months, and under the able coaching of Miss Let a Sutton, were in splendid form for the out-of-town games. Although the team was defeated at Washington, we feel that our overwhelming victory over them at home sufficiently squared matters. Opponents Ottumwa. Feb. 8—Ottumwa at Washington... .31 5) Mar. 21—Washington at Ot tumwa.... 14 20 Financially, the situation is very satisfactory for, after meet- ing all obligations, there is a small sum in the treasury with which to begin next season. The Y. M. C. A. floor was secured for the latter part of the season, and we hope it may be used during the entire season next year. The able assistance of Miss Lane, of the Y. M. ( A. during the first part of the season we gratefully acknowledge, also the hearty co-operation of several of the High School boys who helped coaching and officiating at tin games. Here’s to hoping that the years to come may be equally successful. Baseball T has been very difficult to obtain games Ibis season on dates that would not conflict with the profes- sional games, and rain has prevented several of the out-of-town games so that but two games have been played up to the time this goes to press. Had it not been for these reasons there is no doubt but that we would have had a team whose successes would have added materially to our reputation. The team has had the use of the Base Ball Associa- tion grounds on the south side. There have been numerous work- outs and Captain Stentz, himself a seasoned player, has developed a fast snappy team so that there is no reason why we should not have some fast games in the near future if bad weather does not prevent. Mr. Mull, the baseball manager has several games scheduled which should make the season a success, among them being games with Hedrick, Sigourney, and Penn College. The first game of the season with Sigourney at Ottumwa on May I) was very closely contested and was not decided till the win- ding run was brought in in the tenth inning. Score ( to 5 in favor of Ottumwa. The following Saturday a game was played with Penn College at Oskaloosa whose only claim to notice was the number of errors piled up against Ottumwa. Score 13 to 1 in favor of Penn College. In the return game at Ottumwa it is expected that the tables will be turned and our reputation upheld. Crack anli jfielti. HE record of our track team at the southeastern Iowa High School meet at Fairfield last year aroused so much interest in that branch of athletics in which we had not been represented for some years that it almost displaced baseball this spring. However, owing to the large number of boys in- terested in baseball it was decided to carry both sports. This only goes to show how great an interest the school has taken in track work. Mr. Iiammitt, the track man- ager, by his own personal work, has done much to increase its popularity and develop a point-making team. We also take this opportunity to thank the officers of the V. M. C. A. for their assist- ance and support during the entire year in every branch of athletics. The home athletic meet held at the V. M. C. A. gymnasium, April 17, was won by the Sophomores with but little trouble. Four of last year's records were broken. At the Southeastern Iowa High School Meet at Fairfield, May 1, our team won third place with twenty-five points, Seymour and Cor.vdon tying for first with twenty-eight points each. A team of five men was sent to Iowa City to compete in the High School Meet there on May Hi and returned with 15 points to their credit, two firsts, a second, a tie for third and a fourth. The Athletic Association announces the following men as hav- ing won their track letters this year: Tharp, 'OS, Van (lent, '10, and Erskine, '10. The (). II. S. records up-to-date are as follows: 100 yd. dash 10 2-5—Christie, '02. 220 yd. dash 22 2-5—Ladd, ’01. 440 yd. dash 54—Thomas, ’07. 880 yd. run 2:12—Christie, ’02. Mile run 4:42—Tharp, ’08. 120 yd. hurdles 10—I team, ’05, —Birney, ’01. 220 yd. hurdles 28 2-5—Birney, '01. 1-2 mile bicycle 1 :18—Dingemann. ‘Of. 2 mile bicycle 8:28—Haw, '04. 12 lb. shot put 29' 11 —Van Gent, '10. 12 hammer throw 122—Erskine, '10. Running broad jump 18' 11 —Linton, '01. High jump 5' 2 —P. Ream, ’04. Discus 101' 0 —Van Gent, ’10. Pole vault 9' 4 —Monroe, ’10. Commencement program. June 11, 1008. Chorus— Fare Thee Weel My Bonnie Lass.............. H. K. Hadley Chorus— Night Witchery Waltzes......................Andrew J. Boex Chorus— Hoist the Sail..............................Edward Broome Glee Club— a. Approach of Spring..........................Glirik b. 01’ Mammy Coon. Chorus— Mid the Waving Rose-trees...........................Cowen Address—What is an Education in 1008................... ...........Prof. W. C. Wilcox of State University of Iowa Presentation of Diplomas. Class Song. Class of Nmeteen-ei ght OTTUMWA HIGH SCHOOL OFFICERS President; CHARLES M CLELLAND Vice-President; ERWIN WALKER Secretary: VICTOR THARP Treasurer; FRED HARTMAN CLASS YELL Whang! Bang! Sis, boom, bah Hullaboo! Hullaboo! Rah, rah. rah Here's to the class that's up-to-date Ottumwa High School. Nineteen-eight CLASS MOTTO; “Do it Now CLASS FLOWER; White Crysanthemum (tied with blue ribbon) CLASS COLORS; Royal blue and white CLASS SONG: (See page 30) 'vJfciX -vjfcu -vIM. The Women's Shop Park s Sullivan viorrisey TTUMWA’S only Complete Outfitters for Women, Misses and Children. Always the Latest Styles at the Lowest Prices. “ MEET YOUR FRIENDS HERE ) j Our Photographs Are neat in design and carefully mounted on selected stock. This is the place for new and Original Styles. 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New Sanitary Soda Fountain DRINKS ALWAYS COOL EXCELLENT SERVICE We use the best of syrups and aim to please our trade. Our ice cream parlor is cool and restful. Our ice cream satisfies you We have the facilities to handle orders, large or small, for parties, receptions, weddings, etc., and give them our personal attention. Give us a chance to convince you of the merit of our goods. COCKERILL ROBERTS 116 East Second St. PUMPS FOR CORRECT DRESS. Nothing is more appropriate for summer wear than pumps. They are not only cool and comfortable but the most stylish article of footwear. We have these in tan, brown, patent, gunmetal, and white canvas. Prices range from $2.50 to $4.00 Let us show you something that will be correct for your com- mencement “Make-up.” Stevens’ Shoe Store 106 EAST MAIN STREET Do you like Ice Cream Soda. Well you can get it at the soda fountain. When the water pipe bursts you have to have a plumb- er. Do you go to the dry goods store for them? or the candy store? or the harness shop? Well I guess not. All right. Now when you need china come to a real China Store. Simple isn’t it when you know how. We are the Only China Store in town. We have a full line of cut glass, hand decorated china, etc., glass-ware and table-ware in fact every thing in the queens ware line. We have just received a new full line of Alice china our beauti- ful white and gold china. Come and see it. Visitors are cordially invited. 233 E. MAIN ST. THE ONLY CHINA STORE. WE WANT TO TELL YOU THAT H A L L’S CHOCOLATES are the most reliable for summer use as the quality is such as to stand the hot weather. ...MADE BY... Walter T. Hall Co. Well! Well! You have “played Hobbs” ’Twas a good show We have a good Show Ours is along the lines of a young man start- ing out to “paddle his own canoe.” The thought of Life Insurance is brought to his attention. We show him that he can buy a Policy for $2,000 for the same money $1,000 costs in most Life Insurance Companies. He likes that kind of a “Show.” So will you—Tis simply interesting. Benson, THE INSURANCE MAN, 22-23 Leighton Building O. H. S. Young Men are invited to attend our Summer School in Insurance This Store is the Mecca for our High School Boys. Whilst no swarthy sun-tanned Moslem has ever made a pilgrimage to this store, we appreciate the fact that most of our High school hoys have headed this way. It has been a veritable Mecca to them. 1 hey knew their wants would be supplied here. Perchance a pair of trousers needed an extra crease; the “peg” was not as large as a barrel; the waist line was not low enough; the trouser cuffs should be several inches deeper; a special kink was wanted in the pockets; the flare of the coat must be a little more so than something else. Now we’d studied the young Fellow problem; knew what he wanted; had the goods; and sat- isfied him. Satisfied him with the style, the quality, and price. All the new things in straws, fancy Hosiery and Neckwear. Don’t forget the Crossctt shoes, “They make life’s walk easy.” Peach Cresswell 207 E. MAIN ST. A Camera for Vacation. Time Anaco Celebrated Camera $2.00, $3.50, $5.00, $6.50, $12.00, etc. Developing Papers Developing Postal Cards Everything in the Picture Taking Line WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY Hofmann Drvig Store ( laude Myer’s Pure lee Cream will never be a disappointment. ( laude Myer’s Pure lee Cream is not only delicious, but wholesome and good. Claude Myer’s Pure lee Cream will make the little ones happy and keep them healthy. Claude Myer’s Pure lee Cream can be had in all forms, from the simplest to the most elaborate. ( laude Myer’s Pure lee Cream is sold by all dealers who sell high grade goods. If your dealer does not have it, order direct from the factory. 108-110 East Second St. f r. The Nelson Cloak Co. Ottumwa’s Only Exclusive Cloak Store Our line of Women’s and Misses’ outer garments you will find to be the largest and most up to date of any house in the city. We strive at all times to give the people of Ottumwa the very latest styles to be had, and at a price within the reach of all.. Women’s Suits.........8 8.50 to 875.00 Misses’ Suits.......... 6.50 to 25.00 Women’s Waists............50 to 18.50 Women’s Skirts......... 2.50 to 25.00 Women’s Petticoats.... 1.00 to 19.50 Women’s Wash Suits.... 3.50 to 28.50 Women’s Dressing Saques. 1.00 to 10.00 Women’s Silk Suits.... 10.00 to 25.00 Nelson’s Outfitters for Women WHEN YOUR LINEN NEEDS LAUNDERING PHONE 59 AND SEE THAT IT IS CALLED FOR BY A White Wagon It’s a guarantee of High Grade laundry work, and an assurance that your linen will be returned to you in as good shape as when taken away. Iowa Steam Laundry Company LAUNDERERS, DYERS AND CLEANERS 5 WHITE WAGONS Mkt. and 3rd Sts. Both Phones 59 Mamma’s Choice Coffee Retails for 20c per lh. ASK YOUR GROCER J. H. Merill Co. OTT, CRESTON, RED OAK, I A. Hat Pins Fobs Belt Pins Brooch Pins J. W. NEASHAM Leading Jeweler 120 E. Main St. The Reid Studio Photographers to the ...CLASS OF 1908... Prize winners in two classes at State Convention, sea- son 1908. 126 E. Main St., Over Cullen’s Exquisite Fabrics We are offering the most comprehen- sive stocks of Dress materials and ac- cessories for the graduate girl. We confidently solicit inspection of our goods and prices assuring you that both are the convincing attributes that have placed this store in the position of first importance. S. C. Cullen Co. CLOTHING HATS HABERDASHERY Iowa House of Quality. Where the Best and Newest Comes From Vacation days can be made immemorial by using a Kodak Sargent Has Them $1.00 to $25.00 First National Bank Barber Shop Only 6 chair shop in town HIGH CLASS WORK. Electrical Massage F. PIERCE, Prop. Under 1st National Bank Clothes for Commencement For Boys who want to appear “well”, and “fit” for this occasion, should Co us, and themselves the favor of looking at our clothes, made by Master Tailors, Clothes made for “Young Men Who Know”. Suits, $12.50 to $25.00 We back this fabric, workmanship and trim- ming. 4 J. K. Dysart Cl o. Co. Th a p Vacation Days Draw on our stock of outing, Vacation clothes, Sedate or Sporty, Quiet or Loud or as you choose... We satisfy every Taste, every Whim— with our unequalled stock. J. B. SAX CLOTHIERS Thanks to O. H. S. «IIUMMi Bill' l l ——MB——■ We want to thank the 0. H. S. girls and boys for their patronage during the past year. You have been good custom- ers of ours and we appreciate it. We Hope your vacation may be one of pleasure and profit. We will be here, however, through the summer to supply you with Good Books and Magazines Newest and best Stationery. Toilet Articles for summer use and Drug Store Goods in general. Call and see us. Crescent Drug Book Co. WANTED! Some one to find a better place for Ice Cream and Cold Drinks than SWENSON’S CORNER COURT AND MAIN STREETS. ' +' ■ - • •