Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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 Act5 of tl)c (Tlass of 1913 ( Totttlnue ) 10. And when it was evening they cometh with the 12’s and all the scribes and elders with them. 11. The fatted calf was slaughtered that they might eat and be merry. Chapter 5 1. Now about the time of the com harvest the dignified tribe of Seniors saw that their fourth year was at hand and they were exceed- ingly sorrowful. 2. And they communed with each other who should be their worthy chief. 3. And behold Warren who was a Gardner, a good and right- eous man was chosen. 4. And when the kinsmen saw what was done they rejoiced, and Burdette of the tribe of Humph- reys, Max of the tribe of Rileys and George of the tribe of Hallers were appointed to help him with the task before him. 5. Now when the kinsmen were gathered together the chief saith unto them, This is my com- mandment that ye prepare a feast. 6. And they went up unto Lewis’ and did eat of the season’s fruits. 7. And about the second month they in quaint colors paraded to Halbergs, a tribe on Jefferson hill. 8. There the likeness of ani- mals, birds and beasts assembled, and there were beautiful youths and maidens in quaint array. 9. And Cornelia of the Her- mans was there and unfolded the infinite mysteries of the future. 10. And the disciples said unto the chairman, many have as- sembled, send them away that they may eat. 11. And he said unto them, Sit ye down in companies, and he went into the kitchen and behold brought forth many choice bits. 12. And they ate and were filled, and there was taken up that which remained over, many scraps and bowls. 13. About the third watch they departed with great sleepiness. 14. Now at the end of the twelfth month the tribe bethought themselves to make merry for the coming year. 15. And they went their way and came unto Gardner’s, and there rejoicing, welcomed it. 16. Now during the time that these were worshiping at the 13 shrine the evil ones came and all the fat of the land went away with them, and they were severely pun- ished. 17. About the time of the rising sun they departed, with great joy saying. Glory to 1913 in the highest. Best among all men. 18. And k war cry was adopt- ed, that they might strike terror in the hearts of their enemies. 19. As was the custom, to recall their childhood days they donned many blue ribbons and bows 20. When it came again the time of the passover they assembled with their kinsmen the 14’s, who rained upon them manna to eat. 21. After their sojourn of four long years they received their roll of parchment from the chief scribe, saying, Well done, thou good and faithful servants. 22. Blessed be the name of the 1913’s forever and all the earth shall be filled with their majesty. Amen. Mignon Baker Clara Kendall Max Riley Warren Gardner Committee.

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.Acts of tbe Class of 1913 (Continued) 3. The tribe rejoiced, for they saw that kinsmen of wisdom had been chosen. 4. Then Shoemaker said, I have come to see that the laws are obeyed, so hear ye the statutes and ordinances which I speak unto you, and he gave them their constitution. 5. And after many days the chief came again, saying, Hie ye to Cliffland, and there ye shall find your reward. And they went on hayracks and found what he said was true. 6. For the feast was set and they ate their fill. 7. And now when they were more soberly inclined Shoemaker said that they must have an ensign. And a small one was chosen to wear on their breast. 8. And before many days he said unto them, Thou shalt pay toll. 9. And some of them were wise and some were foolish. 10. They that were wise paid their toll and they that were foolish delayed, and were exceedingly sor- rowful. 11. And after the custom of the tribe, a feast was again set at Sargent's. 12. And the youths and maid- ens assembled in great array, and in the third watch arose and depart- ed to their houses. Chapter 4. 1. And after three months had passed the studious and somewhat dwindled tribe of Juniors again came into the place called the temple. 2. Again new rulers were chosen, chief Venice whose name was Lewis and under her three helpers, Mignon whose name was Baker, Marie whose name was O'Brien and Hilder of the family of Halbergs. 3. And at that time saith the chief,Bring out the pack horses, and they went and did as was com- manded and came unto the edge of the town of Agency. 4. And it came to pass that when they were come to the meet- ing place they met three of the tribe of the enemy coming into town exceedingly joyous, 5. And they took them up and bore them on their way. 6. Then after these things were done the chief scribe came before them, saying, What have they to do with thee, and was ex- ceedingly angry. 7. And it happened that in the third month and on the third day of the month that man servants and maid servants brought forth of the fruit of the land before these sojourners at Lindquist's. 8. And when all this was finished, the tribe assembled before their chief saying. Where wilt thou that we go and make ready that we may eat the passover with our kins- men the !2's. 9. And he sendeth a few of his helpers and saith unto them. Go up on the hill and there ye shall find a house which belongeth to a Sar- gent Go ye therein and make ready.

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X5Will of U)e £lass of 1913 Upon consulting the Sybillian Oracle, we found the following manu- script on her leaves: The most noble and excellent class of 1913 of the Ottumwa High School, City of Ottumwa, County of Wapello, State of Iowa, and U. S. of America must peacefully and willingly die on June 13, owing to unfor- tunate developments due to too much studying and not enough rejoicing. Such being the case, we have bethought ourselves to bequeath our many belongings to our posterity and to those that deserve them. The following is our last will and testament: We bequeath to our friend Mr. Hammitt our excellent grades, to be framed and placed upon the wall in the assembly as an example of great scholarship. To the faculty we bequeath our forgiveness for having given us such long assignments and such high grades. We also forgive them for having deprived us of our old stand-by, chewing-gum. We ask forgiveness for having given them so many hard knocks and for having caused them so much worry. To our beloved sister class, the class of 1914, 1. We bequeath our sharp eyes and keen ears for detecting the presence of any teacher. 2. We desire that they may profit by our experience in athletics, that they may do as well. 3. We bequeath our high standing in school life, that they may partly fill our places. 4. We bequeath our ability to scrape our feet in the assembly with- out being seen. To the big-headed Sophomores, we bequeath: 1. Our prowess in paying our debts thru stolen refreshments. 2. Our patented system of dressing for Senior Chapel. 3. We desire that our dignity be given them, that they may not be so love-lorn. To the Class of 1916: 1. We bequeath our excellent behavior in the halls and in the assembly. 2. We bequeath our coquettishness, that they may profit by our experience. 3. We bequeath the library, in which to hold secret meetings at any moment during the study periods. 4. We desire that they may acquire our ability to dodge Miss San- ford in the halls.