Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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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.

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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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Class Will (Continued) The following are our personal bequests: 1. We leave Elizabeth Anderson's Association to Katharine Benson. 2. We desire that Agness Askloff's capability to faint be given to Charlotte Sullivan. 3. We hope that Francis Brown will profit by receiving Mignon Baker's baby talk. 4. We bequeath Jessie Burns' stand-bys to Merle Sponsler. 5. We bequeath to all the experience of Warren Gardner with the girls (?). 6. We will Bill Gallagher's short career in O. H. S. to Paul Krotzer. 7. Seeing the necessity, we bequeath Florence German's piano- playing to Margaret Kilby. 8. That she may profit, we give Blanche Cross, Hilder Halberg's ever-silent tongue. 9. To Red Hardy we leave George Haller's extended boyhood, as shown by his abreviated trousers. 10. We leave Nellie Hazeltine's sharp wits to Marjorie Nye. 11. We leave Pansy Hartwell's friendliness for Charles Spiker to Lois Gibson. 12. We leave Burdette Humphrey's bluffiing ability to Idris Lodwick. 13. We leave Virginia Kemp's coquettish disposition to Alice Pe- terson. 14. Seeing the necessity for some aid, we give Clara Kendall's stand-in with Mr. Johnson to Belle Rush. 15. We leave Susie Blundell's love darts to Vivian Harker. 16. We bestow on Gladys Avery, Francis Bowles' superfluous avoirdupois. 17. We hope that Lydia Fiedler may profit through the timidity of Theresa Brady. 18. We give Alta Culbertson's wink at Vreeland Tharp to Charles Smith. 19. To Madeline Sutton we give Victoria Darrell's modesty. 20. We give Gertrude Downs' primness to Hazel Rhoades. 21. We bestow upon Marie Parker, Thelma Davidson's stately stride. 22. We bequeath Esther Edmunds' stature to Meta Somers. 23. We desire that Desdemona Eisenbeis may acquire the dignity of Dorothy Harper.