Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1915 volume:

■ Ol)£ 1915 us Annual TClo d Perklns tlana er published bj the Students of Ottumwa IHigb School. Ottumwa. Iowa. under Supervision of tbe Seniors. (Orher nf iHijisttms 1. Preliminary 2. Upper (Classes Hotoer (Classes 3. 5. ittitsir I', dramatics 7. Publications 4. (Organizations 8. Athlrtirs 9. Bokes aixb (Calendar 10. ;S� torg by Uei 31artg --Abs. I NOISIAIQ dUtnnuitpajj SBfXU i preface ■v e present this Bonk to the ttublic in the hope that it mag rreate the Oerg best impression of our Alma -Water nub those things tohich 130 on tnithiu. We haVie trirb to chronicle correctly the important events aub subjects of the ear in a manner tohich toill be of interest in the enrs to come token toe shall bring our Argus from bustg shelves to reneto olb times aub nci]uniut« nitres iu the life of olb Dedication Cln trut ®. Catkin (In nmt, mtr gnnit frienb nuit instrurter, tu xnm tolta tonrk faithfully but ljnietln in tite interests sxi mtr srltnal, toe iebirate this Arpits nf 1315 as a taken rtf mtr appreria timt an it esteem. CLAYTON W. BOTKIN Principal Rice To him who has been our advisor and helper in the past year; to him who has been one of us in all of our interests and activities for several years; to him who has proven his worth in the higher office to which he has risen ; to our Friend, we extend our heartiest congratu- lations upon his success and our very best wishes for his future. w -Argus -Annual ! oard Lloyd Perkins .... Editor and Business Manager Editorial Staff— Advertising Staff— Lloyd Carter, ’15 Vernor Davidson, 15 Lillian Lewis, ’15 George Killinger, 16 Oscar Root, 16 Emmet Sweeny, ’17 Advertising Assistants . Will Harsch. ’15, Vernon Downs, ’15 Carita Rankin, Senior Spencer Smith, Junior Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Faculty Member Art Editors Associates Class Reporters Emmet Sweeny, Sophomore Charles Glew, Freshmen Vernor Davidson, ’15 Charles Glew, ’18 W. B. Rice Mary Cook, ’17, Albertina Park, ’15 Ruth Hampton, 15, Clyde Harty, ’16 u 12 « « ,„ Wto «KM OM jy At, J'acult? W. B. Rice, Principal ENGLISH Miss Nellie Krotter Miss Pearl Fancolly Miss Mary Miller Mr. Adrian Foley Miss Laura Carpenter MATHEMATICS Mr. (). F. Nixon Miss Louisa Van Dyke Mr. Frank K. Williamson HISTORY Mr. Adam A. Leonard Miss Grace Calhoun SCIENCE Mr. L. B. Mull, Physics Mr. Clayton Botkin, Chemistry Miss Maude Merritt, Biology LATIN Miss Edith Sanford Miss Ruth Harper GERMAN Miss Anna Denzler MANUAL TRAINING Mr. Carl Herborg Mr. G. W. Schefelker DOMESTIC SCIENCE Miss Cleo Boyle COMMERCIAL Mr. Fred O. Signs Miss Elizabeth Beinhorn MUSIC Miss Katherine Powers DRAWING Miss Georgiana Canfield 13 14 15 0«5 BASKET BALL TBAM. SHOWS CLA5S ms SHOWED CLASS bmuii RESULTS I STATE W MAM PS i � . • . - - i « .-U C-5 WJWfe ' 0. H. S. TRIMS IT. PLEASANT SENIOR BOYS ARE CUSS CHAMPS FSWt Ho Titl« LoojeM of Amy CUm Em in O. H. S. BASKET BULL TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS O. H. S. Tea� D«faeta CUeUo and Freeport fo« Champ«c b ? re «cast BEACON defeated CoU Wiaur Nnl WM«t k U Witter Tim . IN CLOSE CAME DRABAT,C CLUB M gives PLAY Third T-tR eina w c+ II old 0. hain't kinds wiped things up this year. I'll eat my hat an’ look at that Basket- TRACE TEAM TAKES fS i fifth place at meet Squad Encode Erpocuiwo, 7 at the Drake Carnival BASKET BALL OUTLOOK BRIGHT B v and C.irU T«iw Will Prove' Strccc Ccntttww Ottua-w Hi h Stbool Hat Ex. teBrnt TaJtot •17’s WIN GIRLS championship! Uwnlin . G..U -t bto� r aid S b� ®« '15 CLASS LEAD, AS USUAL| J tt of School’ AvtivitW� Lt d A Menbcn of S ta Clu BASKET BALL SEASON BIG ONE Hat Scheduled Regular Garnet. PAST SCHOOL YEAR A SUCCESSFUL ONE CHARITON LOST FINAL CONTEST la'MMfeC Game Woo by Oltuawe br Score of � to 0. negative team WINS VICTORY Plan Art lfow Being Mad By Mr. Rica for Next Year HAVE A FINE MUSICAL COURSE Miaa Powtre, Supecrieor, Girt. Talk oo ttia Department OTTUMWA WINS nRLS WiN THE GRINNELL EVENT FAIRFIELD MlXl Davenport DHfM in Feta! Gam «f Southwestern Tournament AFFIRMATIVE SHOWS UP WELL 0tta Cf « OocWr - . and Dtirrrr, A uose0( Team it Suooa i Argument Lot Out on Delivery heidt Argus-news [XS0U BBS' ” l featag F� « f OTTUMWA REAOERS WIN AT SIGOURNEY AIk Cn r, Rcru., W.M .ud| Dtcr c Eilin,; r bho CU� °HK o.r I 0� t9, n:D rv - a uAl BEING A LITTLE EPISODE ENACTED BY THE MOST FAMOUS OF ATHLETES OF THAT FAMOUS IN- STITUTION —THE 0. H. S. 17 wmmmmmmmmmm • V ZA ' Mm V M z,,. ARGUS .0 w fa W Aw tm, v !0r OTTUMWA HIGH SCHOOL 3 NOISIAIQ -A. I5oast let's brink one more toast to the fair Senior girl, A toast to the S’eninr man; Aitb one more to the class that through all the school gears -lHarcheb steabilg in the Unit! jHag its praise be the rarest, its recorb be fairest 3n all the long gears to come; iflng its girls netoer falter, its men neUec halt, ere 3ts sh are of the toorlb's taork is bone! IV Senior £6itorial We have passed four pleasant years in old O. H. S., in which we may or may not have accomplished something really worth while. The test will come in future years when our good points will be needed to succeed in what- ever we may take up, be it higher education or a business life. It is certain that our Alma Mater is a foundation of good and useful resource. If we have done our share in the work in our school, we shall have been trained to get the best of life, the greatest and most efficient of all teachers. 20 Senior Statistics President Lloyd Perkins Vice-President—Ra lph Burke Secretary—Vernon Downs Treasurcr—Kenneth Baker EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lloyd Carter, Chairman Lillian Lewis Kenneth Baker Carita Rankin Martha Williams Lloyd Perkins FLOWER Pansy COLORS—Purple and Gold YELL Boomra,, Boomra, Boomra, Bah! Zigma, Zigma, Zigma, Zah! One-Nine-One-Five, Siss Boom Bah! Nine-Teen Fifteen, Rah! Rah! Rah! HONORARY MEMBERS Mr. Claude Myers Mr. Dwight Baker Mr. E. H. Emery Mr. Walter T. Hall Baccalaureate Sermon Junior-Senior Party June 6 May 28 Commencement June 10 22 {w ' j p K. R G U S |p % % '' ft. y ; ; ; ; ; , M y m t fa ; ; y w (Tlass of 15 President : Lloyd Perkins, “Perk A friend, a person with whom I may he sincere. Before him I may think aloud.” Class President 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, Leader 2, 3; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Lincolns 1,2; McKinleys 3, 4; Ex. Com. 3; Argus Advertising Mgr. 2; Argus Busi- ness Manager 3; Argus Editor and Business Manager 4; Argus-News Editor and Busi- ness Manager 4; Student Council 4; Rifle Club 4; Class Executive Committee 4; ('lass President 4. Vice-President: Ralph Burke, “Babe “On what foundation stands this warrior's pride ” Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 4; Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association President 4; Rifle Club 4; Student Council President 4. Secretary: Vernon Downs, “Pudge Oh Cato, speak no more, thou turnest mine eyes to my very soul.” Lincolns 1, 2; President 2; Lincoln Team 2; ('lass President 2; McKinley 3; Glee Club 3; Argus Staff 2, 3, 4: Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Secretary Rifle Club 4; President Dramatic Club 4. Treasurer: Kenneth Baker, “Spec What a blunt fellow is this grown to he!” Lincolns 1,2; McKinleys 3, 4: Debating Team 3, 4; Pep Committee 3, 4: Yell Leader 4; Dramatic Club 4; Commercial Club (Pres.) 4; Class Treasurer 4; Class Ex. Com. 4; Standing Committee 1, 2. 23 Margaret Baker, “Maggie” “Well versed in Household Arts is she.” Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Philo President 4. Norine Barnes “She was a phantom of delight.” Philo 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Class Basketball 2, 4; Commercial Club 4. Lance Barden “A young Lochinvar come out of the West.” Bentonville High School 1, 2: Pueblo High School 3; Football 4; McKinleys 4; Dram- atic Club 4: Track 4. Jessie Irene Bishop ”()h, may I join the choir invisible.” Philo 3, 4; Girl's Glee Club 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4. - v mw r w L y yy m m W MM' ,. W . % % Jm F) U fi . %ss«s«e«� � se««e0s0a««0e««9«««s««e«� s«««««««e«eeee«eee«0«es«s««««e««e«00s«es0« i v . ' ft Lloyd Carter, “Watso” “Nothing, that has been said before will quite describe him. Lincolns 1, 2, Treasurer 1; McKinleys 3, 4; Dramatic Club Vice-President 4; O. H. S. Debating Team 4; Class Executive Com- mittee, Chairman 4; Argus-News Editorial Staff 4; Argus Annual 4; Yell Leader 4: Pep Committee 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. Ruth Cummings “Such women to us are like fragrant flowers. Clio 1; Chorus 1. 2; Girl’s Pep Club 2, 3: Completed O. H. S. course in 3% years. Ives Calhoun, “Pete” Baby-Bye, Here's a fly. Lincolns 1, 2; McKinleys 3, 4; McKinley's Vice-President 4. Alice Cummings In fellowship, well could she laugh and chatter. Clio 1; Class Treasurer 1, ( 16s); Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; O. H. S. Basketball 3; Chorus 1,2; Girl’s Pep Club 2, 3; Completed O. H. S. course in 3 years. 25 W'l ■ ss s ss s ssss fiSsasgaaasia ssiss sasisgsssftsi asfisssjssassBasstffisfisis is ssssss s s Cleveland Carnahan, “Carni” “ W'Afl gay )’o«� g gallant comes prancing here?” Lincolns 2; McKinleys 3, 4; Commercial Association 3, 4; Commercial Association Treasurer 4; Athletic Association 1, 2. 3, 4. Blanche Courtney “ The recollection of a friend we admire is a great force to prompt us to good” Clio 2; Philo 3; Executive Committee 3; Athletic Association 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2: Glee Club 3, 4. John Davis, “Dav” ” Methinks r ar him now, his plausible words he scattered not, in ears, but grafted them, to grow there and to bear” Lincolns 2; McKinleys 3, 4; President 4. (Two Semesters); Track 3, 4; McKinleys Debating Team 3: Baseball 3, 4: Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 4: Commercial Club 4: Athletic Association 2, 3, 4, (Vice-Presi- dent 4); (). H. S. Affirmative Debating Team 4. Ruth Deuser “ A gentle lady of fair degree.” Philo 3, 4. 26 y z | g In V ? ?% V m � 1 4 W Z,. 4% «atnwwnwwKWM x ARGUS %w Vernor Davidson, “Davy “To both these sisters have I sworn my love: which one of them shall I take? Both? One? Or neither?” O. H. S. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; O. H. S. Track 3, 4, Captain 4: Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Track 2, 4; Class Baseball 1, 3, 4: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Class Treasurer 1; Argus Advertising Man- ager 4; Lincolns 1, 2 ; McKinleys 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 4: O. H. S. Rifle Club 4. Winifred Dunning, “Winnie “Faith, she is posted hence on serious matters.” Clio 2; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Clyde Erskine, “Ersky “ Where'd you come from, baby dear?” O. H. S. Football 2, 3, 4; O. H. S. Basketball 2, 3, 4, (Captain 4); Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 1, 2; Vice-President Class 1; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Track Team 2, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; President Rifle Club 4 Agnes Elam “ Kom are as Rood as a chorus, my lady ” Chorus 1,2; Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 3, 4. 27 % y fy v df? Ben Ellsworth, “Bennie” I am a regular heart smasher.” Lincolns 1, 2; Class Treasurer 2; McKinleys 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Track Team 3, 4: Chairman Pep Committee 3, 4; Vice-Presi- dent Student Council 4; Negative Debating Team 4; Athletic Association 2, 3, 4. Marguerite Fletcher, “Fletch” ‘‘ 1 air i7 e girl was she.” Philo 4; Dramatic Club 2, 4; Dramatic Club Treasurer 4. Estelle Fisher, “Chicken” If she he fair and wise; fairness and wit; The one’s for use the other useth it.” Commercial Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. Edith Freeman, “Freedie” “ you shall be more loving than beloved.” Clio 2; Philo 3, 4; Class Basketball 2; Or- chestra 3, 4; Philo Executive Committee 4; Chorus 1, 2. V dfo' s. ARGUS .. .„„„„„„. ...................................... W W Ruth Freed, “Rufus By Jove— I wonder who is King of my thoughts.” Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Chorus 1,2; Glee Club 4. Ruth Graham “ Farewell, dearest of the fairer sex.” Chorus 1, 2. Abbie Goff “Doing right never hurt anybody; doing wrong always does.” Batavia 2x i years; Moravia Yi year; Ottumwa 1 year; Philos 4. Helen Graham Our pleasures and our discontents are rounds by which we may ascend.” Clio 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Ferry Hall 4; O. H. S. 5. Ethel Hahn, “Ell ■' When lessons and tasks are all done— She's always ready for a hit of fun. Commercial Club 4; Philo 3, 4. Evelyn Hall “ Why gaddest thou about so much? Philo 3; Clio 2; Chorus 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Class Secretary 1. Will Harsch, “Bill Ten thousand harms, more than the ills I know my idleness doth hatch Argus Staff 4; Dramatic Club 4. Ruth Hampton, “Ham The young men saw me and hid themselves. Philo 3, 4: Commercial Club 3, 4; Executive Committee 4: Dramatic Club 4; Orchestra 3, 4: Argus-News Staff 4; Argus Staff 4. 30 ' 4 ? ,. Ethel Horn All the world's a sta e. Philo 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; President 4; Treasurer 2. Marie Holzhauser Those wicked creatures yet do look at me. Philo 4. Oliver Wendell Johnson “Swede” Ilis main endeavor is to please; Second to that, a life of ease.” McKinleys 3, 4; Team 4; Treasurer 4; Glee Club 4; Athletic Association 3, 4; Lincolns 1. 2 Isul Jackson My actions are as noble as my thoughts that never relished of a base descent. York 1; Stromberg 2, 3; Class President 3; Hispcrian Lit. Society 2, 3; O. 11. S. 4; Philo 4; Commercial Club 4. 31 .......... , . %% I ' %. ARGUS y , w . 1015 Sw JU-. — ' - Hazel Judd, “Juddie ‘.S7i '5 young—w� e—fair.” In these to nature, she’s immediate heir” Clio 1,2; Philo 3,4; Class Vice-President 3: Dramatic Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. Lillian Johnson, “John ” The worth of a woman cannot be denied.” Clio 2: Philo 3, 4; Chorus 1,2; Glee Club 3, 4; Athletic Association 1,2. Evelyn Kearns “When we are not natural what liars we are.” Philo 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. Donald Keyhoe, “Don “That youth’s a rare courtier—” McKinleys 4; Dramatic Club 4; Commercial Club 4: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. u % . , , . % , $% Blanche Kitto, liKit “Love seldom haunts the heart where learning, lies. Clio 2; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 4. Lois King, “Skinny” “Many good works I’ve done and ended; Ye take the praises—I’m not offended.” Class Treasurer 2; Philo 3, 4. Pauline Krafka, “A'ra6” “She is cunning past man's thought.” Philo 3, 4; President Philo 4. Aletha Kranz, “Fat” “Oh wisdom—thou art fled to brutish beast.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4: Philo Paper Editor 4; Glee Club 4. 33 May La Point “A little learning's a dangerous thing, hut it’s not half so risky as none at all. Class President 3; Clio 1; Philo 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4. Lillian Lewis, “LomiV” “And thou hast -walked about, how strange a story.” Hammond Indiana H. S. 2 years; Philo 3, 4; Philo Executive 3; Class Basketball 3, 4; O. H. S. Basketball 4; Argus-News Organ- ization Editor and Class Reporter 4; Argus Annual Staff 4; Yell Leader 4; Girl’s Pep Club 3, 4; Girl’s Pep Committee 4; Class Executive Committee 4. Lena Long “Oh Mary—go and call the cattle home. Philo 3, 4- Philo Treasurer 4. Aura Dale Mahoney “She looketh well to the affairs of her house- hold. Clio 1,2; Commercial Club 4; Philo 3, 4. Logan McKee, “Chuggie” “Blessings on thee little man, Hare foot boy with coat of tan” Tullia McCormick “ Thou hast the charm of a May queen ” Philo 3, 4; Girl’s Dramatic Club 2, 4. John McCarroll “Crcat is my perplexity—I do not under- stand.” Athletic Association 1, 2, 4; Lincolns 1, 2; McKinleys 3, 4: Football Reserve 3: Shorthand Club 3; Treasurer Shorthand Club 3; Rifle Club 4. Marguerite Mottet “Mary” “ prattle out of fashion and dote on mine own comforts. Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; Philo Vice-President 4. 35 1. mmiimtmmtimimmmmmimmmmmmmimmmim' ' ' %xmmm RGUS M0EiM 36 Elizabeth Neasham, “Bettie ' now serious am, now seek to please: Now love and hate in turn one sees.” Clio 2; Philo 3; Glee Club 4. Margaret Neasham, Peggie “For such a sister, how I Heaven should praise.” Clio 2; Philo 3; Glee Club 4. Murrel Newman, “ Mur relie “A simple child that lightly draws its breath.” Commercial Club 3, 4; McKinley 3, 4. Mary Nevin, “Sweetie “Oh child of beauty rare.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. ' ' p p 4 % $. fa . W t M 4% S' W s x6ir ?M Bernice Oldham, “Budd” “The youngest daughter is not loved the least. Clio 1.2; Philo 3, 4. Roy Overture, “Dreamy” “Oh sleep—i' 5 a gentle thing Commercial Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club Treasurer 4. Albertina Parks, “Tinie” “ Nothing ever vexes me. Act like a fool and wise you'll be. Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Argus Annual 4. Eleanor Pearson “Who cures for the woman of seriousness?” Philo 3, 4, (Marshal 3); Dramatic Club 4; Chorus 1, 2. Ic ., ARGUS « Herbert Pillars Doth your honor see any harm in his fac ? Dramatic Club 4; Orchestra 3, 4; McKinlcvs 3, 4. Careta Rankin, “Crank I pin my faith to no man's sleeve, «tv I not two eyes of mine own? Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Girl’s Glee Club 4; Class Basketball 2: Class Executive Committee 4; Girl’s Pep Club 3, 4; Girl’s Pep Committee 4; O. H. S. Chorus 1, 2. Katherine Rowland “She acts, speaks, and looks just as she should Philo 3, 4: Commercial Club 4: Shorthand Club 3. Charles Reifsnyder, “Fat I do think thee to be a pretty wise fellow.” McKinleys 4; Commercial Club 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. •fin3@E£pJ 38 Hugh Riley, Hugo Egbert” But if you were the devil you were a Rood one.” Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Boy’s Glee Club 4; Librarian 4; Negative Debating Team 4; Boy’s Dramatic Club 4; Senior Chorus 4; Commercial Club 4. Arthur Rubel • We are bound to have a devil of a time anyway, so let's begin now and have it over with.” Lincoln 1,2; McKinleys 3, 4. HE LG A SlESTRAND Be not simply good, be good for something.” Philo 3, 4; Clio 2: Chorus 1,2. Esther Schorr She that was ever wise and never proud, Had tongue at will and yet was never loud.’ Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Philo Secretary 4. 39 % ' ; p a_ ■__■ v _ ■ ■ «?- I Jl ARGUS ' ' y z. , „_ ,„„„„„, Martha Sheafe, “Mar ” “ 1 sunny disposition is the soul of success. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4. Timothy Sheehan, “'Am” I cannot draw a cart nor eat dried oats but if it be a man's work. I'll do it. Football 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Rifle Club 4. Earl Shepherd, “Shep” Men are clay in woman's hands. Athletic Association 1, 3. 4; McKinleys 3, 4. Edith Shepherd, “Edie” She is indeed perfection.” Philo 3, 4, (Secretary 4); Commercial Club 4. 40 IjS W A ii 4� J p A R G U S %y Gladys Stump, “Twig “Who will hear me? Whom shall I lament to?” Clio 1,2; Girl’s Glee Club 3; Philo 3. Sina Spiker, “Spike “She’s a most exquisite lady.” Girl’s Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Philo 3, 4. Ruth Sullivan, “Red “She is of the fairest courtesy.” Philo 3, 4; '15 Basketball Team 3; Com- mercial Club 4. Myrtle Swanson “A nd she is fair too—is she not?” Philo 3, 4; Class Basketball 3; Chorus 1, 2. • p pw«W! •vtyp' '. % ■. % ' $. 4 W % %$ 0 ' Florence Swenson “77ie ow y way to have a friend is to he one. Chorus 1,2; Philo 3, 4. Charles Shook “Sw 1 ntkony—that revels long o’ nights—is not withstanding—up. Lincolns 1, 2; Vice-President 2; McKinleys 3, 4; Secretary 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Dramatic Club Secretary 4. Walter Watchler There’s a good time coming, boys. O. H. S. Football Team 4; Commercial Club 4; Rifle Club 4. Francis Wheeler But womankind, so all the sages say, Doth love a little foolishness, by the way.” Girl’s Glee Club 3, 4; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 4: Chorus 1, 2. 42 KB A R G U S ' M. 7 V J7, WWS Martha Williams, “Mar ” “Many daughters have done well, « thou excellest them all. Class Basketball 2, 3, 4, (Capt. 2, 4); Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Philo 3, 4; Class Secretary 3; Class Executive Committee 4; Chorus 1. 2; Girl’s Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Girl’s Pep Club 3, 4; Student Council Secretary 4. Ruth Wood, “Woody” “My lips shall not speak wickedness nor my tongue utter conceit. Basketball 2, 3, 4, (Capt. 4); Class Team 2. 3, 4, (Capt. 3): Philo 3, 4; Chorus 1 2. Gertrude Watson, “Wattie” “Thee as a queen must we, alas, regard, so high above us placed thou seemst to stand. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. Beatrice Blackmar, “Bee” “A dear, sweet girl—we like her. Iowa City H. S. 1 Yi years; Philo 3, 4; Class Basketball 4. Sparling Anderson, “Ribs” “A mighty man was he. Basketball 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Class Basket- ball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 3, 4. (Capt. 4); Class Track 1.2, 3, 4; Track 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 4; Class Baseball 2, 4. 43 jwy 3A V jW z,. x ARGUS v y M m. W ' V A «8 8 Claude Myers Honorary Member Walter T. Hall H on or a ry M ern ber Dwight Baker Honorary Member E. H. Emery Honorary Member Dessie McDaniel, “Mac” “She's quiet, hut site's not a prude. Commercial Association 3, 4; Philo 3, 4. 44 If ARGUS L , mm mutuum mmmmmmmmmmmrnuu.mmtmummtmmmmmm mwxa % '%;,, %%. VJ0 m § I I y M mm t M 1915 Class Song Tune “The Bubble” Thru jour short years oj school life, Oh, ’15, we cling. Years when joy reigned o'er strife 'Tis oj thee we gladly sing. Memories so tender will be Like the gold oj smiling dawn. True to our colors we'll be Thru the years to come. Chorus: Farewell—jarewell— Our dear old Ottumwa High School Farewell— These school days that we've held so dear. Farewell— Our teachers and friends all so true, Tho jar we be—we'll think oj thee. Farewell—jarewell. Hail, all hail to the class Oj the purple and the gold! Our glories all in mass By the teachers have been told. We are the best in the land And 'tis true that none compare With us, this bright and happy band. But alas! we're gone! 45 y A ' , I. ' mem , ARGUS „ I3l)e 3 icor6 of 15 I he 15 class entered with a good live body of people and immediately took its place in all activities. The boy’s class Basketball Championship was admittedly due to T 5 but for a mistake on the part of officials (Score 20 to 21). Some material was placed on the Varsity Boys teams, in track and in Girl’s Basketball. To show their school spirit, they attended the Thanksgiving Football game in a body. The second year saw an advance in ’15. The Boys’ Class Basketball Cham- pionship was this time undisputcdly theirs and the girls obtained second place. A 15 was chosen to lead the High School Orchestra, the only student leader in O. H. S. The organization was enlarged and bettered. The Argus Annual Advertising Manager who furnished the most advertisements the Annual ever had was a ’15. The Annual this year made a few dollars profit for the first time since its beginning. ’Fifteen athletic material in both girls’ and boys’ branches was second to none. ’ 1 S’s track men made more jx ints than all other three classes. As usual they stood high in activity in organizations. The third year was a booming success. The lx vs and girls’ Class Basketball Championship went to ’15. In the only class track meet held, they won more points than the other three combined classes. The Orchestra leader was again a ’15. The Argus Annual Business Manager was again a ’15 and he made SI25 profit, something never before done and had as good a book as any ever put out. In athletics some of the best point-getters were ’15’s. A debater was furnished the High Sch x l team. As usual, they were active in organizations. The fourth year was the greatest success of all. A ’15 was both Editor and Business Manager of the Argus Annual and of the Argus-Ncws which he originated. This was the first time both positions were entrusted to one man, even on one staff. The boys, as usual, won the Class Basketball Championship, and the girls took second place, due to the loss of some of the best players. The best and largest O. H. S. Annual ever turned out was issued this year. Several athletic stars were ’15’s. All the school debaters with one exception were ’15s. The offices in the organizations were nearly all held by ’15s. Several good social affairs were handled with the usual good results financially. The Class of ’Fifteen is second to none ever finishing O. H. S. Its record is one to which we may point with pride and a feeling that we have raised the standards of attainment, thereby raising the standards of our Alma Mater. 46 fBSSM BSI aw ............... „ _ If ARGUS 1| . Y M . V VZ , 1915 Class Df i s t o r p When we were preplets Artcr the very hot dais of August, everboddy got the spirit uv bukwurms and donned awl there glad raggs and started 2 dim up that miserble hil where the hi Schulc was purched. On the 6 day of Sep, we got up here and when we did the hole place was filled with pcquiliar little dwarfs. The dwarfs was verry pcquiliar, yess very. They was friendly and nary a bit asuming like most dewarfs uv their standing in sositv. They didn’t cowvcr a bit when 1 of them bran new senors (l()12’s) ast there names. Wei, us 1 Steens was the pcquiliar dewarfs. Wei, we kep on in these manners til 1 day, early in the momin, seshon room bclz begin to ring. Hour beloved teechers sed that Chaple was going to be had. Wcl, cnyhow we ambclcd out uv hour seshun rumes into the Halls wur we notised all the kids goin to the big rume called “Assembly.” Enyway we went in and set down. Pretty soon Misstcr Hammy cum stawlkin in2 the rume and hammcrccd on the big desk up in front with a would hammer. He ordered us to sing him No. 18. An we did. Thcnn Misses Harrison got up and wiggled her stick at us. She couldn’t lick all us kids, cnyhow. Then Mister Hammy give us a sjxicl most a yard lawng about behaver, note passin and sum uther junk. Enyway we soonc furgot it. An a few got canned 2. Time drifted on. Sep. 23. Football game. Much pep (as they call it in Grinncll). 'I'hc meml ers of our clas cum together to choose a fue worthy persons to lede us thru the first year of hour trials. Choosin Lloyd Perkins besst we maid him President -then we chooscd Clyde Erskine vice president, Evelyn Hall Secretary, and Vemor Davidson treasury, fur oncrv members we elcctioncd Misters Walter T. Hall. Claude Myers, Dwight Baker and E. H. Emery, (sum sclcxshun.) Wcl, to start things awf, Dwight Baker took us awl to the Garrick to a sho. (Our 1st evening out). Things went smoothly til Dec. 23 when we was all turned loose to enjoy Xmasz. Menny students stood under the misltoe (with usual effect). On Feb. 2 we entertained the whole chaple with Fokc songs. Much applaud. 47 The grate day of the yerc was Mar. 2 second when O. H. S. got the State Basketball champecnship. An in class Basketball the Junyors got beet by us and wc beet the Seenyers 2 but the refrec didn’t see 1 basket wc mad. Ennvhow, wc shoud wurry. May 17. Some Nite. 1st High School nite. Us ’1 Steens helped. Then cum them examinashuns (force pumps). Wc all passed of coarse. Wc have a big partee at Erskie’s. Blccve me, sum Partce. A hayrack and mcnny present. A big 1 Steen plased between the trees with licoritc lites. Fine eats. Fine times. Fine bunch. June 6., Scgnors gratiatc. Good ri dance to bad rubash. Little Johnny of Wise .fools “Like the cats, wc came back,” in September and perambulated up to the school only to find a small swarm of tiny green bugs infesting the halls and class rooms. Our dearly beloved principal greeted us with thanksgiving and gratitude at our return by giving a grand, immense and beautiful chapel on Sept. 12. About the first of October we elected the officers for the ensuing year. Ver- non Downs was elected president, Mary Walters vice-president, Grayce Leonard, secretary, and Bennie Ellsworth, treasurer. On October 18 the class lost one of its best friends in the death of Mr. A. W. Stuart, suj: crintcndent of schools and a person whose place could never be filled. Just after the end of the first semester, at his home, the Class was entertained by Claude Myers. Mr Williamson was the Chief Comedian (to everyone’s surprise). The eats are remembered to this day. The boys class team were the champions of the school, while the girls were defeated by a very small score in their championship game. The 15s won the school track meet, obtaining as many points as the other three classes combined. 48 A ’15 was chosen for the Argus annual, Perkins being placed in charge of the advertising. Under his efficient direction the Annual for the first time paid for itself and made a few dollars surplus. The 15s had several stars in athletics, Ruth Wood, Martha Williams, Clyde Erskinc. Vemor Davidson and Ralph Burke. The year closed in a blaze of glory at a splendid party at the home of Ben Ellsworth. Theophilus Our Skittish Olmc ell, we ambled up to the Cafeteria of knowledge roosting on the top of that mountainous incline, on or about the second sun of September, 1913, and promptly began to take our place among the other aspirants for sch x l honors. Being of that stuff from which heroes are made, we permitted no obstacles to bar our path and calmly and quietly proceeded to clean things up around this dump. The first thing in order was the election of a competent administration. Being the most progressive and fair-minded class in school, we put a suffragette plank in our platform and proceeded to elect four young ladies to the highest offices within the gift of the class. For our justly honored and respected office of President we selected a small but dynamic lady, May LaPoint. For Vice-President. Hazel Judd, for Secretary, Martha Williams; and for Treasurer, Lois King. Having disposed of this, we strode on to our future victories in basketball, baseball, track, Argus, etc. Thanksgiving Day at the never-to-be-forgotten football game, we joined class spirit with school spirit and went to the game in a body, and as usual, sur- passing everyone else in enthusiasm. Then after some little persuasion, our officers consented to give us a party. I his was held at Mabel Root’s domicile, February 1. Mr. Hammitt and some others were present. The effect of the party upon F. M. H’s. temper was plainly evident Monday morning following. (We capered in that bcautious combination of struggles—the “Tango.”). Then Erskine and Martha Williams made themselves famous on the Basket- ball floor. The ’15s team, Anderson, Beagle, Sheehan, Davidson. Koble, and Erskine, composing the School Boy’s Champions, and the girls being the champions in the tournament. The girl’s team was composed of Martha Williams, Lillian 4 ) Lewis, Ruth Wood. Helen Evans, Myrtle Swanson. Margaret Mottct and Ruth Sullivan. To everyone’s amazement, the girls gave us another party, this time at the home of Gladys Stump. Jessie Bishop and Miss Van Dyke were greatly shocked by some Terpsichorean activities on the part of some of the guests. About this time Lloyd Perkins was appointed Argus Manager. Not only did he make the Annual pay for itself, but made a surplus of over a hundred and twenty-five dollars. Another tribute to the ’15s intelligence. The President then appointed the committee for the Junior-Senior party and gave orders for the best party ever planned. Mr. W. L. Sargent acted as host to the combined classes on June 5, and the program plainly showed that the committee carried out the orders of the President. Then we helped the ’14s graduate and then some took the rest cure and some got jobs (!) and so ended this year except that “Pcrkic” was apjxnnted to be both Editor and Business Manager of the 1915 Argus Annual, the first time one person had held both positions on the Annual Staff. Cutey Senior Vear We returned to the scenes of our former triumphs about September 4, to find a new and yet familiar face in the office. After listening to a few fatherly remarks from the new principal we proceeded with the last election of officers. For the President we again elected Lloyd Perkins, for the Vice-President Ralph Burke; Secretary, Vernon Downs, and Treasurer. Kenneth Baker. For Student Council representatives besides President Perkins, Ben Ellsworth and Martha Williams were elected. Through the election of Burke to the Council and Presidency thereof, the Seniors obtained a majority and the work done by the Council this year is mute testimony to the ability of the members. The first act of the new class President was the appointing of an Executive Committee con- sisting of Martha Williams, Lillian Lewis, Careta Rankin, the President himself, Kenneth Baker and Lloyd Carter, Chairman. “Pcrkic” originated a “real” High School paper, the Argus-Ncws which at- tained a large outside circulation and advertised the school in such a manner that the people of the town began to take a greater interest in old O. H. S. 50 The first party held was a hay-rack ride to the home of Margaret Baker north of the city. The bunch went out on hay-racks, in autos and on foot. Everyone had lots to eat and all the adventures imaginable, for instance—Vernon Downs was held up on his way home from the South Side. Perkins, Baker and Carter didn’t get home at all, Pete Calhoun followed a hay-rack with his automobuzz- wagon and tried to count the feet hanging over the side! The next party was held at Earl Shepherd’s in the form of a Xmas masquerade party. While only a small bunch were there, everyone had a lively time. Miss Krotter entertained the guests with two readings, given in the way that only Miss Krotter knows how. Mr. Reid was given the contract for the Argus pictures and for over a month the Seniors were anything but natural. Later the ’17s defeated the ’15s girl team in the annual tournament of class games in a close and fast game. The Sophomores were a little inclined to crow over their victory, but they had good reasons as few teams could defeat a team of the 15’s calibre. The ’17’s team was made up largely of first team girls. 1 he class being deeply in debt and very small hope of obtaining any money, Kenneth Baker offered to give a party that would pull the class out of debt. This party was held at Ruth and Helen Graham’s. There was a large, jolly crowd present. We received donations of “cats” from our Honorary Members and were saved the cost of refreshments, thereby making a large surplus over our debts. 1 he Argus-News made money over and above expenses, even though the sub- scription price was only thirty cents per year. Later, a party was given the class by Careta Rankin. Hilarious times! Class goes to Fairfield to see Cobum Players. Great dope! After the Baccalaureate Sermon and graduation exercises, we had one good and merry time at the home of Claude Myers. 1 he Argus Annual this year made “wads” of money besides being bigger and a great deal more expensive than any ever before attempted in O. H. S. Then we all got jobs. Signed, Lloyd Carter Careta Rankin 51 1915 5 Mla tc Square 373 384 395 376 387 380 386 372 383 394 382 393 379 390 371 389 375 381 392 378 391 377 388 374 385 The twenty-five consecutive numbers beginning with 271 can be arranged in the preceding square so that one and the same sum. namely 1915, can be obtained 20 times, first from each of the 5 vertical rows, thirdly from each of the 2 diagonal rows, and fourthly 8 additional times from each and every pair of any two rows that lie parallel to a diagonal, have together 5 cells, and lie on different sides of the diagonal, as for example, 382, 375, 388, 394, 376. 53� ZJ TLast Will an6 Testament of tfye (LIass of 1915 We, the class of 1915, 0. H. S., being about to depart to those abodes from whence comes no returning, having in our possession many attributes and virtues together with some few faults which we will be unable to take with us. and being of sound mind and disposing memories, we do give, bequeath and bestow upon the following named persons and institutions such belongings as we shall hereafter designate, with the sincere wish that they be accepted in the spirit in which they arc given. We hold this to be our last will and testament. 1 We give to the present and future students of the Ottumwa High School, our Athletic. Literary and Scholastic record as a standard at which they may aim. 2. We leave our enviable sense of fair play and sportsmanship to the “?” seeing the crying need for such. 5. We bequeath our class spirit, which has never been equalled, to the Facul- ty. that they may, at their leisure, discover its merits. 4. We leave to History our matchless record in every activity in which we have entered. 1. To Mr. Botkin, we give Kenneth Baker’s grin. 2. We leave Margaret Baker’s shyness to Eva Leinhauser. 5. To Ernest Siestrand, we leave Lance Barden’s running ability. 4. We give Norinc Barnes’ “studiosity” to Gcorgiana Smith, with the sin- cere wish that she use it to good advantage. 5. We leave Jessie Irene Bishop’s delight in the sterner sex to Maurine Winters. 6. We bestow Ralph Burke’s ability to break hearts to Louis Killinger, not because we love him, but because he needs it. 7. We leave Ives Calhoun to Marion Halberg to be used as a chauffeur the rest of his life. 8. Lloyd Carter! We hate to take him, and we hate to leave him. How much are we offered? Hearing no reply, we will turn him out to grass. 9. We bestow Cleve Carnahan’s marked precocity in doing nothing to Helen Rowe to use continually. 10. We leave Blanche Courtney’s pleasing manners to Alice Gay, to use as often as she may find possible. 11. We leave Alice Cummings’ musical laugh, oratorical abilities and enviable scholastic record to Carita Stroble. 12. We bequeath Ruth Cummings’ proficiency in the Tcrpsichorcan Art to Miss Merritt. 53 13. We give Vemor Davidson’s matchless industry to Walter Duke. 14. We bestow John Davis’s wide knowledge of the affairs of state, such as immigration, rules of order, etc., to John Lundberg. 15. Ruth Deuser—she has no attributes we can afford to part with. Wc need all of her. 16. Wc bequeath Winnifred Dunning’s knowledge of Latin to the Holy Rollers, together with Vernon Downs. 17. Wc leave Agnes Elam’s proficiency in tickling the ivories to Oblivion, to remain there forever and forever. 18. We bestow Ben Ellsworth’s talents in the Fine Arts such as sign painting, oratory, and dancing to the Court House Indian. 19. We bequeath Clyde Erskine’s enviable Athletic record to the school as a standard for future generations. 20. Wc leave Dcssie McDaniel’s and Estelle Fisher’s chewing gum to Adam Leonard and Miss Dcnzler. 21. Wc bequeath Marguerite Fletcher’s dramatic talent to Marvel Sommers. 22. We leave Ruth Freed’s, Edith Freeman’s, Hilga Siestrand’s, Eleanor Pearson’s, Myrtle Swanson’s and Florence Swenson’s friendship to Estelle Blunk, Marion Millisack, Helen Barnes, Louise Young, Theresa Sprague and Gcorgiana Smith. 23. We cannot afford to leave any part of Helen Graham behind. 24. Wc give Ruth Graham’s fondness for dancing to Martha Lundberg. 25. Ethel Hahn’s powder box is given to Mr. Johnson, the janitor. 26. Wc bequeath Will Harsch’s deep love for the cows and chickens to Mary Reed, together with Dale Beagle. 27. Wc leave Evelyn Hall’s wanderlust to Winnie McBride. 28. Wc leave Ruth Hampton’s memory to Clyde Harty, wc need her ourselves. 29. Marie Holtzhauser’s heel-less rubbers to Beatrice Stoesscl. 30. Ethel Horn’s dramatic talent to Marie Worrell. 31. Lillian Johnson, we want her all to ourselves. 32. Oliver Wendell Holmes Harold Manchester Ballingall Johnson’s many names to be used by the future generations of ’15s. Here’s luck to ’em. 33. We want Hazel Judd, too, or wc would leave her pleasant manners to Marie Wilson. 34. Don Kcyhoe’s black eye to Charles Craver, not because we don’t want it. but because Cholly needs it. 35. Evelyn Kearns’ boisterous (?) manner to Adam Leonard. 36. Lois King’s Latin Pony to the Home for Friendless Animals. 37. Blanche Kitto’s inability to flunk in anything to Sparling Anderson. 38. Pauline Krafka’s stand in with Mr. Rice to the preps to be used in all precarious situations. 39. Aletha Kranz’s pleasing manners to Regina Ward. 54 40. May La Point’s “devil-may-care” attitude toward life to Miss Krotter. 41. Lillian Lewis’ ability as a yell leader to Marie Wilson, not because Brick needs it but because we must dispose of it. 42. Lena Long, we leave her Long to Carl Hampton seeing the crying need for such. 43. John McCarrol’s unquenchable class loyalty to the 16’s to restore class spirit to the poor, poor, future Seniors. 44 Logan McKee, well, we hardly know, but we might leave his avoirdupois to Louise Young. 45. We leave Aura Dale Mahoney’s willingness and kindness to the 16’s. (There is enough to go around the entire class). 46. Marguerite Mottet’s curly ? hair to Pat Lccny. 47. Marguerite and Elizabeth Ncasham’s fondness for animals, especially Wolves, to anybody that wants it. 48. Mary Nevin’s name to be added to the three illustrious ones who have gone before. 49. Murrel Newman’s cute and coquettish manner to Adrian Foley. Gosh! how he needs it. 50. Bud Oldham’s popularity among the sterner sex to Virginia Williams. 51. Roy Overturf’s dreams to F. K. Williamson with the hope he uses them in classes. 52. Albertina Park(s) to the Ottumwa Park Commissioners, they need such a thing. 53. Eleanor Pearson’s giggles to Miss Krotter. 54. We leave Herbert Pillars together with that accursed trombone to His Satanic Majesty to be tortured with fires eternal as a reward for the indescribable sounds he inflicted upon us here on earth. 55. We hate to think of leaving Perkins, but since he will be President of this country some day, we must leave him to the U. S. 56. We cannot leave any part of Careta Rankin behind. Too many in the class want her. Lloyd will Cart-er away. 57. Charles Riefsnyder’s good, common sense, we leave to Merill McCarty (“I need thee every hour.”) 58. Hugh Riley’s industry to Dale Beagle. 59. We wanted to take Katherine Rowland with us but somebody else asked first. 60. Arthur Rubel’s Ford and winning ways to Phil Scott. 61. Esther Schorr’s bewitching eyes to the Bill Harsh’s Cow. 62. We bequeath Martha Sheafc’s ability to fool her parents to Ruth Daggett to fool some more Freshmen. 63. We leave Timothy Sheehan to the agricultural college to use in Experi- ments. 55 jsssool 64. Earl Shepherd’s ability to find secrets in a Kcyho(l)c to Mr. Rice. 65. Edith Shepherd’s ability to find pleasure to Mr. Nixon. 66. Charles Shook’s fierce and dangerous habits to the Neasham twins to keep the Wolf away from the door. 67. Sina Spikcr’s voice to the Court House Indian, that he may scare the birds from the park. 68. If we left Gladys Stump behind, she might have a Stormy time when she crossed the Jordan, therefore we will take her along and let Lloyd Carter. 69. Ruth Sullivan’s pink hair to Helen Nelson. 70. Gertrude Watson’s winning ways to Miss Van Dyke. 71 We take Frances Wheeler with us as our symbol of Onward and Upward— especially upward. 72. Martha Williams’ record as a standard to future girl athletes. Some- body in the class wants her. 73. Ruth Wood’s motherly ways to the Freshmen, we bestow upon Gertrude Kerns. 74. We leave Walter Watchlcr’s iob at Norfolk’s to Oscar Root. 75. We bequeath Abbie Goff’s unfailing cheerfulness to Mr. Williamson. “I need thee—Oh! I need thee.” 76. We leave Isul Jackson’s pleasing simplicity and quietness to Adrian L. Foley. 77. Any other personal or public property held in our name, not herein listed, we give, bequeath and bestow upon our successors the ’16s, upon the condition that they continue to improve them. And now, having completed our existence with things mundane, it having been forecasted that we depart this life June 11. and by proper evolution, becoming men and women—‘‘we put away childish things”-and do so through the execu- tion of this instrument. We wish all fortune, happiness and prosperity to our fellow students with whom we have had so many pleasant activities and it is our sincere hope that they will continue to boost our beloved Alma Mater in the future with the same un- flagging spirit that they have in the past. We appoint and empower Claude Myers, Walter T. Hall, Dwight Baker and E. H. Emery as administrators of this estate and powers thereto. Done this first day of April, nineteen hundred and fifteen. THE CLASS OF 1915. Ottumwa High School. Witnesses: Lloyd Carter Careta Rankin 56 ■ w m •■ MM 4% 0$0$00S« « $««0 ««K , «� 9 $� 0«««000 00000WMg0g v Am Class Propl) ? On the evening of June 7, after the commencement exercises of the class of 1925 of O. H. S., four very prominent men were gathered together in one of the rooms of the Grand Alumni Club. Conversation passing from one thing to another drifted on peacefully between puffs, first about city affairs, then about undividial things when one of them spoke up rather hastily yet thoughtfully, “Do you realize that just 10 years ago to-night we were the guardians of a passing, though not a dying generation.” “Well,” spoke up the other, “and it really has been 10 years. I wonder what has become of all of them. I only remember about one and he, as you all know, is President Lloyd Perkins. He certainly has done fine, just think in 10 years, what he has done.” “And then Burke, he has done pretty well. Just think, Speaker of the House. And then V. Downs. You know he’s president of the College of Love and Dramatics in Borneo. I don’t recall any others just now. Oh yes, Kenneth Baker is the happiest ever, since he got his Hot Air Machine to working. It works with ] cr- petual motion.” Mr. Myers then extracted a roll of well-written papers from his pocket and said. “Well, I was so deeply interested in those fellows that I have always kept a yearly record of them and what they arc doing. The first that I have is Hugh Riley. You all remember Hugh Riley? He is now president of the Kcb Clothing store at that thriving city. I le has just returned from a honev-moon with Jessie Irene Bishop who divorced Tim Sheehan, the boilermaker, to elope with him. Arthur Rulx l at last won the heart of Elizabeth Neasham and they are living near Washington, I). C., where she attends society and he attends his 3 acre farm. Miss Margaret Neasham and Jesse Wolfe arc now living in Agency where Jesse is orchestra director in a picture show.” “Charlie Reifsnydcr and his better half, Miss Eleanor Pearson, arc running a system of five and ten cent stores. “Bishop Shook who has charge of the diocese at Buzzard’s Roost is doing splendid work among those people assisted by Estelle Fisher. Sina Spiker is now premiere Dansuese at the Metropolitan Opera House while her chum. I ois King is teaching Latin to the Hottentots in South Africa, while Aletha Kranz is in charge of the Home for Friendless Animals in Honolulu. Maurgerite Fletcher is the Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. in Greenland. John McCarrol, the heart breaker, has quieted down after the last affair and is living in bachelor quarters in New York with Roy Ovcrturf as his valet. Al- bertina Parks has a Studio on Broadway where she paints portraits and raises Angora Cats. Herbert Pillars with his new bride, Evelyn Hall, has left to be For- ' cign Ambassador to Timbuctoo. Ruih Hampton, assisted by Mr. Clyde Harty is now playing in the Feature Film Co., in the dramatization of Mr. Hartv’s famous works “The Adventures of Geraldine.” Miss Ethel Horn is now playing in the Fine Arts Theatre in Paris, taking the role of Ophelia in Hamlet. Donald Keyhoe is starting a new revolution in Mexico. He has a price of SI.98 on his head, dead or alive. 57 V A ARGUS VMMM y Mt Sitit y l Jf Jf yy. “Evelyn Kearns is now teaching school at Des Moines. Blanche Kitto is Mr. Nixon’s assistant in geometry at Parson’s College. Hazel Judd, married to Cleve Carnahan several years ago, left him to go on the stage. Ruth Freed, Myrtle Swanson, Florence Swenson. H. Siestrand and Edith Freeman, after so many disappoints, have gone to Sweden. Mary Ncvin is now assistant at Reid’s Studio, which continues to be a center of attraction to the boys. Meryl Ncwnam is raising chickens with Bernice Oldham as his better half. Aura Dafe Mahoney and Earl Shepherd arc living in Washington, D. C., where Earl is now Senator from Iowa. “Logan McKee is agent of southeastern Iowa for Fords. Dessie McDaniels is now teaching sociology. Lena Long eloped some time ago with a salesman for com cure. Lillian Lewis after failing in every other means of earning a livelihood, eloped with John Davis. May LaPoint and Pauline Krafka are now doing a vaudeville stunt on the Lyceum circuit. Katherine Rowland has just received her divorce decree from the ninth victim. “Martha Shcafe is now playing the leading role in Walter Watchler’s big musical comedy,“The Blue-Eyed Blondes from Bond Street.” Marguerite Mottet and Norine Barnes are bareback riders in Jingling Brothers Big Circus. Ives Calhoun is now a successful aviator, being the first to cross the Artie Ocean. Win- nifred Dunning and Agnes Elam have just finished a tour of China, where they introduced the Graham Sisters’ new com cure. Ethel Hahn is now teaching school on the Powder River in Wyoming. Carita Rankin is now a chorus girl in the Follies of 1925. “Ruth and Alice Cummings arc running a cow and chicken ranch in Utah. This is the life! Miss Isul Jackson is teaching school in the U. of Chicago. Marie Holzhauscr, is a kindergarten teacher in Argentine. Clyde Erskine is now champ- ion tiddle-dc-winks player of the U. S. Gertrude Watson, after making a late but successful debut into Society, has settled down to enjoy life. Twig Stump con- tinues to have a Stormy time of life. “Vernor Davidson is now political boss of New York. Ruth Wood is matron of the Orphan’s home in Finland. Oliver Wendell Holmes Harold Manchester Johnson is now a minister in Sweden. Francis Wheeler is giving dancing lessons to the Five Hundred of Bear Creek. Lillian Johnson is now an artist’s model in the studio of Will Harsch. Abbic Goff is a missionary to the blonde Eskimos of the North. “Ben Ellsworth was lately implicated in a scrape in Wall Street and has been sentenced to the Toombs for 20 years. “Well,” said Mr. Baker, “You certainly have some book there. What it’s fit for I don’t know. I wish we could publish it just to show the other classes what the ’15s have done.” “Why of course we can, and we’ll do it in the Argus Annual”. And so they did. Signed, Lloyd Carter Careta Rankin 58 Junior Class Officers President—Helen Rowe Vice-President—Helen Arch Secretary—Gladys Avery Treasurer—Zella Rush 8888 %S5 !!%5 ! % S««SaSSS? «SSSSSS««SS«« Sft5tfSS 5«SS?SSiSS «tfS5««S«5� S?55: ARGUS II 00%%% %0000000000000000000 0000000!00000000000«0« «S ................... %• ' ■. l««« i %0%5%00000«0000«000«0000000000000000000000000000% l)c Nineteen H fun6re6 an6 Sixteen (Larnival Under the able management of Helen Rowe, Spencer Smith and Red Harty. Ticket Sellers Roustabouts Rhoene Boltz Ruth Gustaveson Halstead Schick—Frank McDonald The Carnival Band George Killinger, Leader Marie Worrell Mark Parsons Ruth Glenn Marion Halbcrg Homer Gardner Lucilc Welch Thelma Myers Free Attractions Clarence Nelson T6’s What-is-it. Laura Nanes— Tight Wire Walker. Vcmal Brown—Ventriloquist. Spieler—Preston Farley. “Ladies and gentlemen I take this opportunity to call your attention to the fact that you are standing before the Freak and Animal department of the 1916 Carnival! In all there arc fifty cages of strange and curious creatures collected from the remote comers of Ottumwa! Gather around closely—closer—closer! “First. I call your attention to George Walker, the man-eating gorilla. A specie of monkey that grows to be as large as a man and as strong as an ox. eighs 260 pounds and measures five feet two inches in his stocking feet! “Next behold the Missing Links, Mary Hall, Leo Sullivan, Brown Thrall. Zella Rush, Mary Welbum and Gertrude Kearns, those funny little monkeys. To stand and watch their droll little antics would almost convince you that Dar- win was right—that man did come from monkey. “Next I call your attention to those imported roosters. Shanty Hampton and Louis Killinger; Mexican game cocks who put on the gloves and fight like men. They are going into the Assembly Room and box a three round battle for this special i crformancc. Closer! Closer!. 61 ‘Next behold the Tiny Mites, Carl Koblc, George Funk and Marvel Somers. The smallest, the cutest, the prettiest little people that ever walked on two feet. I hey are sixteen years old and stand twenty-eight, twenty-nine and thirtv-one inches respectively! Can you imagine in your wildest moments a man whose neck, would fit a collar like that—O—? No! No! No! Well—SEE them! “On the next beautiful painted banner we have Oscar Root, the ossified man. For some unknown reason three years ago he began to slowly turn to stone. Inch by inch this process will continue until it reaches his heart and kills him! “To your right we have the corn-silk fiends, Walter Duke, Mack Ballard and Pat Brady. These boys began smoking corn-silks at the early age of six and now the habit has grown on them until they smoke approximately one hundred rolls a day. It has wrecked them physically and mentally, making them a disgrace to the human race. A DISGRACE TO THE HUMAN RACE!!! “Then comes Harold Chapman, that happy fire-eating Hottentot. He cats hot coals, hot lead, burning sealing wax and has been known to eat barb-wire and drink alcohol. “In connection with all this we offer as our feature Wilda Shoemaker, the strangest creature ever born to live! A strange piece of humanity who has baffled the medical and scientific world for more than three years. She was captured in the wilds of the West End by Prof. Nixon, a hunter and trapper of wild animals. She has a head like a cocoanut, teeth like a tiger, disposition of a maniac and at times ten men can scarcely hold her and at other times she is as gentle as a lamb. She is lying in there now, shackled like a felon in his cell! She speaks no language, fears no God, but with her head bowed to the ground she crawls and creeps her way through life. “Now if you wish to sec her, secure your tickets at either one of these pay boxes while the band plays a short selection. I am going to send the young doctor in to start the lecture, not after while, RIGHT NOW! That’s what they’re looking at! That’s what they’re staring at spell bound with wonder and can’t get away. Wilda that strange creature! Go in now and stay as long as you like. It’s never out! It’s never over! Show going on all the time.......” Strike up the band! Mi 'X' m m TLower Classes DIVISION 3 si mt President—Jesse Wolfe Vice- President—G eo r g i a n a Sm i t h Secretary—Gertrude Lewis 64 Treasurer Elizabeth Turner % MM � 1 % M0j, V 4. M 'm ................... ......... CSSar' Bsn 5ev int(icnia 3Dictionaria VVc. the authors of this accurate and carefully prepared Encyclopedia, having consulted the most famous and eminent authors and after deep and profound research, do present it to the students of the Ottumwa High School. Signed, Emmett Sweeney Jesse Wolfe Edwin Sequist Elizabeth Turner Gretchcn Silvers Grace Andrews, Noun, A pert girl. Eva Areingdale, Noun. A sorceress Opal Arnold, Adj.. Attractive or winning. Lloyd Bechtel, Noun, A jail-bird. Philip Blake, Noun, Copenhagen Snuff. Eva Brouhard, Noun, A sort of deer. (dear). Helen Broich, Adj., Romantic to excess. Vernon Buxton, Noun, A wise man. (Some doubt as of definition). Beatrice Cowley, Noun, An agricultural product. Marie Davis, Noun. A puzzle. Bert Emery, Adj., Pious to extremity. Edwin Fern, Noun, A character in the old testament. Eleanor Field, Noun, Rara avis (a rare bird). Marjorie Graves, Noun, Subject to argument. Harry Grier, Noun, A lobster. Beatrice Grier, Noun. A gherkin or small cucumber. Hazel Harsch, Adj., A mistake. Pete Hazeltinc, Adj.. Shallow. Harold Hendricks, Noun, A small ornament. Mary Hein del. Noun, A Chinese Idol. Fred Hurst, Noun, Happy Hooligan. Marv Horan, Noun, A pickaninny. Miriam Houkc, Noun, A parrot. Henry Howells, Noun, A many sided figure. 65 fi � | | % Zz Z ' .......... . ==zz I R W 14 jgzr ' %. gsr r y , . , w r y s s s S' XW 9 M M ' Burton Johnson, Noun, An African dignitary. Mauritz Johnson Noun. A pagan deity. Ralph Kilby, Noun, A mule driver. Jeanette LaForce, Noun, An optical illusion. Lloyd Lanning, Noun, A lamp post in Dudley, Iowa. Edna Lindsay, Adj., Attractive or winning. Leander McAloon, Noun, A Hindoo Dancer. John McCary, Noun, A tadpole. Helen Melvin, Adj.. Fudge, nonsense, stuff. Robert Michaels, Noun, A practical joke. Lawrence Miner. Noun, A follower of Mohammed. Lela Moss. Noun. A variety called Sparling. Harold Murphy, Adj., Delirious. Walter Nelson. Noun, Staphylococcus pyogenes. Hiram Peck, Noun, An anarchist. Thelma Peppers, Adj., Hot; spicy. Leo Rater, Noun, A knight of the farm. Mary Reed Noun, A newspaper. Clare Punzler, Noun, A maid without a heart. Edward Shultz, Adj., Void; null; empty. Ernest Siestrand, Noun, One acre or 4849 square yards. Max Siegel, Noun. A banana agent. Gcorgiana Smith. Noun, A combination of bright eyes and Pompeian Cream. Wilbur Snow, Noun, An aeriform fluid called vapor. Martha Stout, Verb, To talk idly ; to gab. Gordon Sumner, Noun, A wooer. Gretchcn Silvers, Noun, A movie star. Emmett Sweeney, Noun, Map of Ireland. Elizabeth Turner, Noun, A kewpie. Otto Von Schrader, Noun, Von Hindcnburg’s stable boy. Regina Ward, Noun, A noted authority on oratory. Gladys Welch, Noun, Grape Juice. Frances Welch. Noun, Same as above. Lewis Wells, Noun, A cave-dweller. Marion Williard, Noun, A learned Mexican. Virginia Williams. Noun. A wash woman. Marie Wilson. Noun, A brick. Jesse Wolf. Noun, Native Hindoo Prince. l resljmert (Tlass Officers President—Charles Glew Vice- Presiden -Estelle Sweeny Secretary—Florence Wheeler Treasu rer—A lice Chadduck Historian—Clarice Autumn Hills 6H 11.... I% X««g %% ' W M ''' rfb. Ljr ■ m8 % « ! V Jfy M .„„. m„ „wrm-m- n________.................................................. % $ ,.. M Td )z Jbresljmen. (Hass Name Clarence Reidquist. Arden Taylor, Dora banning, Spencer Dyer, Chas. Glew, Katherine Swartz, Maurice Spiwak, Lcrov Phillipe, Marion Newman, Roy Hazelquist, Estelle Sweeney, Louis Margolis, Will Walsh Sadie Woods, Chas. Craver. Mack Vaghn, Pauline Drummond, Royal Espy, Gertrude Freeman, Marie Klicnart, Albert Freed, Clara Krafka. Montie Friedman, Pearl Grindlc, Orville Gruwell, Alfred Kaiser, Robert Keifcr, Carita Stroblc, Dorothy Winpegler, Genevieve Hunt, Dorothy Brocch, Hobby Favorite Saying Working at the Strand. Trying to grow. Being late. Getting the Ca-H(x ts. Always busy. Following the 19’s. Getting ducked. Playing Rummy. English Called Texas. Holding offices. Manual Training. Flunking. Falling in love. Girls. ' [ just can’t get a date.” “I am in a class all myself.” ‘‘Oh, my hair doesn’t look good.” ‘‘Women are darned funny propositions.” “I have no fear of Blizzards.” “Preps are not all bad.” “I’m an all around student.” “I can beat the man that made the deck.” “I want to be a city boy.” “My name is Roy,not Texas.” “It’s nice to be popular.” “I want to be a minister.” “I’ll l)ca 1919 next year.” “Blessed be the one that in- vented sleep.” “It is better to have loved and lost than not have loved at all.” 10B English. Being silent. Going Fording. Talking in class. Borrowing. Mixing Swede and German “I want to travel with a side show.” M don’t like boys.” “This here typewriter is broke.” “I wish I didn’t blush.” “A farmer boy for me.” “Hello! Miss Denzler.” Following sister’s footsteps. “I certainly love German.” A Ford. “Why sure a Ford has an engine.” The South Side. “My hair is grey but not from Machinery. Robbing the cradle. Hunting. Baby Doll. Kindness is wisdom. Where is Lewis? Studying. age.” “I own a Brush Run-a-bout.” “Yes, she was rather small.” “I killed forty rabbits.” “All the fellows love me.” “Cut the comedy.” “Never Flirting.” “I can go between rain-drops” 69 t zz % f zK Z ZZ. 'Z s s ,, , Z . 'Z Z. Name Ed. Rutledge, Harold Sn x ks Groth-Harold and Paul. Ernest Dye, Rodger Blackmar. Donald Glew, Fat Hinsey, Hymen Jcrushensohn. Hobby Tooting the horn. Teasing little kids. Studying. Favorite Saying Ralph Reploglc, Geo. Schultz, Allen Sharp, Harold Sumner. Gladys Kendal. Myron Van Fosson. Mary Bonnifield, Elmer Pierce, Leo Fagan, Esther Corrick, Frank Harkcr, Sleepy Moore, Gladys Holloway Kathel Baker, Alice Chadeuck, Clara Burdge, Bertha Sheafe, Ruth Gustason, Margarite Show, Madge Patsy, Lorenc Pictcv, “Ah, size is not all that counts.” “Didn’t you know I went to H. S.?” “Who said our hair was not curly.” Waiting table at a boarding house. “Not knowing I cannot say.” Manual Training. “I am loved by all the teachers.” Staying in nights. “Gee, I wish the girls would love me.” Getting E’s. “Lanky and I arc cousins.” Talking with an Irish brogue. 10B English. Math. Areoplanes. Keeping quiet. Being second Melba. Singing, ‘Bob.’ Stealing Sleepy’s girl. Debating. Being popular. Also Girls Fighting with Pierce. Flunking. Singing. Being patriotic. Want a beau. Following sister. Forgot my dinner. Nothing. Chewing gum. Being particular. “Who said I was not Irish.” “How do you get that?” “What do you think of my girl?” “I am deeply in love, come pull me out.” “Let me be silent.” “I used to sing in Sing-Sing.” “I was the prettiest boy in Bear Creek.” “I am not in the roll of com- mon people.” “Sleepy and I had a fight.” “I can out-talk a Victrola.” “I don’t like skinny people.” “I love the ladies one and all.” “Ah. let me alone.” “Saints on Wheels.” “My hair is so beautiful.” “Pay your class dues.” “At last I have a man.” “I’m little but I’m growing.” “I want to marry a preacher.” “I don’t think my dresses arc too short.” “When I open my lips, let no one speak.” “No wedding bells for me.” 70 V NOISIAia YM ■ --------■■ ARGUS -Affirmative iDebating I3eam Harold Chapman Lloyd Carter John Davis Coach Adrian L. Foley nl V w M ' § % Ir ARGUS II Negative Debating Oaam Benjamin Ellsworth Kenneth Baker Hugh Riley Coach—O. F. Nixon 73 3nterscl)olastic debating The debating season this year has been fairly successful. With one exception, every man on the teams was a new man, and both coaches, while accustomed to forensic work, had never coached teams before. In the try-outs, which were held November fifth, 1914, twelve men competed for places on the teams. Two teams of three men each, with one alternative were selected in the following order: Lloyd Carter, Vernon Downs, Harold Chap- man. John Davis, Ben Ellsworth, Kenneth Baker and Hugh Riley, alternative. Work started immediately with the negative team consisting of Downs, Eljs- worth and Carter; the affirmative, Harold Chapman, John Davis and Kenneth Baker,. The question for the Iowa State Debating League, of which Ottumwa is a member, was “Resolved, that immigration to the United States should be further restricted by a literacy test.” Conditions later demanded the changing of Carter and Baker to the respec- tive other teams. The negative team then went first to Mt. Pleasant where a very questionable decision was given to Mt. Pleasant H. S. The next trip was made to Sigourney where they again met defeat by a two to one decision. Downs re- signed from lack of time and Riley took his place on this trip and for the rest of the season. The affirmative team. Chapman. Davis and Carter then journeyed to Albia, defeating them in a close contest. The big debate of the year was the triangular between Burlington, Iowa City and Ottumwa, each negative team remaining at home, Ottumwa’s affirmative went against the strong Iowa City negative In one of the finest debates ever heard in Ottumwa, the negative team defeated Burlington three to nothing. Al- though losing a close decision, the affirmative team, by winning one of the three votes cast, brought the triangular championship to Ottumwa. The contest at Iowa City was said to have been the best High School debate ever held there. The members of the teams have been presented with appropriate emblems. NEGATIVE TEAM AFFIRMATIVE TEAM At Mt. Pleasant 3 Ottumwa 0 At Albia 1 Ottumwa 2 At Sigourney 2 Ottumwa 1 At Iowa City 2 Ottumwa 1 Burlington 0 at Ottumwa 3 — — Opponents 5 Ottumwa 4 Opjxments 3 Ottumwa 3 Total—Opponents 8, Ottumwa 7. 74 ttg00l999999999999999999999999999999999 5 L 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 A R G U S 1 999999999 9999999999999999999999999999999999-999' 9 � 9«99999999999999999999999999999999 99999 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 f f % f. ft | j t hU f fr t 'f f f 'f f Debating Society OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester President—John C. Davis President—John C. Davis Vice-Pres.—Benjamin Ellsworth FtVe-Prcs.—Ives Calhoun Secretary—Charles E. Shook Secretary—Charles E. Shook Treasurer Wendell Johnson Treasurer—Wendell Johnson Prof. Rice CRITICS FOR THE YEAR Prof. Foley Prof. Nixon 75 •i Mtclftinle? iDebatin Societ? ( Tontlttuc6) ROLL CALL Leo Sullivan Vernor Davidson Spencer Smith Oscar Root Halstead Schick Arthur Rubel George Killinger Edwin Sequist Lloyd Perkins George Walker Lance Barden Thomas Bosworth Earl Shepard Vernal Brown Homer Gardner Hebert Pillars Donald Keyhoe Harold Chapman Emmett Sweeney Edwin Fern John McCarroll Lloyd Carter Cleve Carnahan At the beginning of the year the McKinleys voted to abandon the model senate plan and the calling of the members by senatorial names, but instead to live up to their name as a debating society and to devote their time to the study of argument. Following this plan, the text book, “Essentials of Argument and Exposition” was adopted, to be studied under the leadership of one of the critics. This book dealt with the construction of argument and cx]x sition, and con- tained many helpful points. Mr. Foley led the study at the start, and this was continued by Vernor Davidson, who gave a review of the lesson each evening. Mr. Foley and Mr. Nixon proved of great value to the society during the season by their helpful advice and criticism of the debaters as to posture, delivery and argument. 76 S 4 M, ',,' « % ft2$0ggs%0«gg0 i v my m. |Ws 4 Ews6eWw2lwwwJw Lw � e« � 6� e w « fa . %w z My ARGUS 43l)ilomatl)ean Citerar? Society OFFICERS First Semester Margaret Baker, President Marguerite Mottet, Vice-Pres. Esther Schorr, Secretary Agnes Elam, Treasurer Second Semester Paulina Krafka, President Norine Barnes, Vice-Pres. Edith Shepherd, Secretary Lena Long, Treasurer HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Denzler, Critic 77 A. Foley W. B. Rice V A ARGUS ......... MM|H pl)ilomatbean TCiterarp Society ( Tontlnuc6) ROLL CALL Grace Andrews Norine Barnes Jessie Bishop Catherine Corrigan Ruth Deuser Lena Emery Eleanor Field Abbie Goff Addis Hathaway Marie Holzhauser Ethel Horn Lillian Johnson Evelyn Kearns Ruth Kirkham Mae La Pointe Lena Long Aura Dale Mahoney Thelma Myers Dessie McDaniels Mary Nevin Helen Archer Ethel Beagle Martha Brown Edna Cupp Kathleen Doherty Ruth Freed Ruth Glenn Ethel Hahn Cecil Hawkinson Margaret Horan Miriam Howk Mazie Johnson Kathryn Keyhoe Pauline Krafka Eva Leinhauser Laura Lumsdon Marie Millet Winnie McBride Ruth McElroy Bernice Oldham Margaret Baker Geneveive Binks Jeanette Chambers Marie Davis Agnes Elam Edith Freeman Katherine Green Ruth Hampton Elsie Hill Kate Munley Isul Jackson Hazel Judd Lois King ALETHA KRANZ Lillian Lewis Martha Lundborg Marguerite Mottet Tulia McCormick Laura Nanes This society of senior and junior girls has finished a very interesting season. 1 he officers of both semesters have done their best to make this year the finest in the history of the club and have succeeded. Every meeting has been interesting. Much talent among the members has been brought to light by programmes held during these gatherings. 1 he social side has been well cared for also, many spreads and parties having been held. In this way the girls were brought in closer contact outside of school. 7H Tincoln Debating Society OFFICERS First Semester Emmett Sweeney, President Edwin Seq u i st , Vice-President Leo Rater, Secretary George Killinger, Treasurer Second Semester Leo Rater, President Laurence Miner, Vice President Donald Graves, Secretary Lloyd Lanning, Treasurer HONOR ARY M EM BERS Mr. L. B. Mull Miss Anna Denzler 15 is 4 88 5 W 5 «;� ;i� 5i 4� � � mW� � W «!WW Si! 05 I i I p Jjvr '4 MP CWyii TCincoln. iDcbating Society ((TontinucM Leander McAloon Palmer Dunwiddie Harry Grier Marion Willard Charles Glew Leo Fagan Russel Prewitt Leroy Phillipe R A Y M O N D G A L L A G11 E R Oris Beagle Philip Blake Earl Sea burg ROLL CALL Harry MgMullin Spencer Dyer Mauritz Johnson Edward Rutledge Philo Davis Donald Glew Ernest Dye Paul Groth Leslie Moore Clark Turner Will Kuntz Carl Swanson John Sheehan Clarence Hinsey Lelan Prewitt Donald Orelup Pearl Grindle Russell Schwartz Kenneth Carter Thomas Keefe The Lincoln Debating Society began its work at the beginning of the year with the intention of accomplishing a great deal, which has indeed been the result. The time for holding the meetings was changed from Monday afternoon to Thurs- day at 7:45 P. M., which has brought about a better attendance. During the year the society grew rapidly in interest and membership, the enrollment reaching thirty-seven. Many lively debates were held, and the mem- bers took pains to prepare them well. Teams from the Lincolns won debates from the McKinleys and Clios during the year on the initiative and referendum and woman suffrage questions respective- ly- Two “Mock Courts” were held successfully and Mr. Mull gave several go(xl speeches which were helpful to the members. Miss Denzler’s regular attendance and helpful suggestions and advice also aided the society a great deal. so ' s. w fc ■MMMMMMMMMMMtt mmmmmmm % MMMNNMftb. V M (Tlionian Citerar? Societ? OFFICERS First Semester Miriam Houke, President Rebecca Armstrong, Vice-Pres. Florence Cook, Secretary Elizabeth Turner, Treasurer EXECUTIVE Florence Cook Thelma Peppers Caroline Tout Cleora Bales Florence Wheeler Second Semester Elizabeth Turner, President Florence Cook, Vice Pres. Marie Wilson, Secretary Estelle Sweeney, Treasurer COMMITTEES Thelma Peppers Bertha Sheafe Caroline Tout Mary Horan Wilma Malt by Helen Daggett 81 (Llionian Tliterar? Society ( Tontlitue ) First Semester Miss Hale Mr. Mercer Miss Miller Miss Sanford Helen Mitchel Pauline Reece Rebecca Armstrong Alene Beeler Pearl Brink Wilma Carruthers Mary Cook Helen Daggett Pauline Drummond Gertrude Freeman Hazel Harsh Marguerite Kissinger Clara Krafka Etha Leinhauser HONORARY MEMBERS CRITICS HISTORIANS ARTISTS ROLL CALL Cleora Bales Mary A. Bonnifield Fern Brook Verne Chapman Florence Cook Mabel Dawson Catherine Eagan Marie Garrett Mary Heindel Mildred Kissinger Genevieve Hunt Wilma Malt by Second Semester Miss Denzler Miss Calhoun Mr. Leonard Miss Harper Virginia Williams Pauline Reece Harriet Bartlett Rosa Brady Clara Burdge Marvel Conroy Ruth Daggett Lola Dornsife Eleanor Fields Kathryn Glenn Mary Horan Gladys Kendal Dora Lanning Cecil Manns «EtLST Mg p2J?3� 82 If.......... 'fyffl' .v yw (Llionicm TCitcrarp Society (Continued) ROLL CALL (Continued) Helen Melvin Marguerite O’Gar Geneva Pillars Mary Ruffing Bertha Sheafe Doris Slaught Beatrice Stoessell Cecilia Thorne Florence Wheeler Maurine Winters J EA N NETTE C A L H O U N Theresa Broich Freda Wagner Mildred Lundberg Pauline Ellis Lucile Grouchy Helen Mitchel Madge Patsy Thelma Peppers Flora McSweyne P A U LI N E Sc H W A RTZ Katherine Smith Carita Strobel Caroline Tout Marie Wilson Marguerite Wood Juanita Burnaugh Ettel Story Gladys Rodgers Cecil Barkhuff Bernice Law Thelma Pearson Mildred Nelson Weltha Pickens Pauline Reece Goldie Seaburg Helen Shaw Elsie Stevens Estelle Sweeney Elizabeth Turner Virginia Williams Mary Trowbridge Mary Erland Florence Booth Genevieve Mincks Margaret Scott Margaret Sisson Ruth Bridgemann I he past year has Ixjen a splendid triumph for the Clionian Society. Never before in its history has so much interest and willingness to help been shown, never have there been such excellent programmes or such large meetings. Miss Sanford, the society’s critic, has been largely instrumental in arousing the keen interest shown. She has been very helpful, not only in showing the girls the faults of the society but in remedying them and in creating enthusiasm which has done so much during the year. Several spreads and parties were given at which the girls had their usual good times and everyone has joined in counting in the past year a great success. .? vwy M wtimMOMtimtm Mm x«tmM Mtt w t Mi0tM fti % . ARGUS Commercial Association OFFICERS First Semester Kenneth Baker, President Clyde Hardy, Vice-President Wilda Shoemaker, Secretary Cleve Carnahan, Treasurer Second Semester Louis Kilunger, President Wilbur Stout, Vice-President Ruth McElroy, secretary Zella Rush, Treasurer Miss Beinhorn CRITICS Mr. Signs Commercial -Association ( £ontinuc6) Baker, Kenneth Barnes, Norine Binks, Genevieve Blake, Philip Boltz, Rhoene Brown, Vernal Buxton, Vernon Carnahan, Cleve Carter, Lloyd Darner, John Deskin, Lillian Dunning, W i n n i f r e i ) Erland, Verda Farmer, Ruth Fisher, Estelle Glew, Charles Grier, Beatrice Gustavison, Ruth Hampton, Carl Hampton, Ruth ROLL CALL Hardy, Clyde Hathaway, Addis Hirst, George Jackson, Isul Keyhoe, Donald Killinger, George Killinger, Louis Lanning, Lloyd Lin day, Edna Lunburg, Martha Mangan, Genevieve McDaniel, Dessie McElroy, Ruth Munley, Kate Nelson, Clarence Nelson, Walter Newman, Murell Orvis, Genevieve Ott, Madeline Raben, Will Reed, Mary Reifsnyder, Chas. Roland, Kathryn Rush, Zella Scott, Philip SH E EIIA N, TIMOTH Y Shepherd, Edith Shoemaker, Wilda Smith, John Spiker, Ciias. Stout, Wilbur Sullivan, Leo Sullivan, Ruth Sweeney, Emmett Tharp, Violet Tout, Caroline Vaughan, Mack Welsh, Lucille Wheeler, Francis The Commercial Association, a comparatively new organization composed of members of the commercial department, is rapidly becoming one of the important factors of this course. The aim of this organization is to boost the department by securing a broader comprehension of practical progressive ideas on up-to-date business methods through sources not possible in regular class recitations. To accomplish this aim the aid of some of the most successful business men of Ottumwa has been secured. Discussions arc given at each meeting of the club by one of these men. At each meeting, besides the regular speaker, a short program is given in the form of music, declamation and so forth. 85 ell Headers Lloyd Carter, Head Leader. Spencer Smith Kenneth Baker Lillian Lewis Marie Wilson The yell leaders have been a leading factor in the year’s activity in the “pep” line and without them, we could not have the organized forceful yelling which has spurred the teams on to greater activity in their efforts to spread the name of They have by constant practice, learned to work together in perfect unison and in such a way that the students are led on by their over-spreading enthusiasm. The two girl yell leaders have led the girl’s section of the crowds in unison with the boy leaders. O. H. S. 87 p£f Committee Benjamin Ellsworth, Chairman Kenneth Baker Lloyd Carter Spencer Smith Herbert Ballard This year the Boy’s Pep Committee has been active not only in instilling pep into the school body, but into the townspeople as well. They have advertised the games thoroughly and created in the people outside of the school a deep interest in the school’s activities. This interest has resulted in a greater enthusiasm among the students and has caused noticeable increases in the crowds at the school con- tests. 88 Girls’ (Committee Helen Rowe, Chairman. Mary Reed Careta Rankin Elizabeth Turner Marie Wilson Lillian Lewis The Girl’s Pep Committee has taken hold this year and organized the girls of the sch(x l in such a way that the maximum of enthusiasm could be instilled in them. They have done with the girls what the boys have done with the other branch, they have made them “pepper up” and stand as one mass behind the teams and other activities. They chose two girls to lead the girls’ yelling. It can be said that they have not been in the least outdone by anyone in the creation of enthusiasm. 89 y m, 'aS, V K itMmmmm ARGUS .. , 5tu6ent Council Ralph Burke, ’15. President Benjamu Lloyd Perkins, ’15 Helen Rowe, ’16 Jesse Wolfe, ’17 Charles Glew, ’18 Ellsworth, ’15, Vic Martha Oscar Root, ’16 Ruth Worrell, ’17 Gertrude Freeman, John Jordan, ’18 ’-President Williams, ’15, Secretary Winnie McBride, ’16 Emmett Sweeny, ’17 ’18 The Student Council was re-organized after three years by Professor Rice to fill the natural gulf between the Faculty and Student-body. This has been accomplished by the Student Council, chosen by election in the various classes. Several imbitant matters as well as many small ones have been handled by the Council to the entire satisfaction of the students and the Faculty. 90 ttusic DIVISION 5 Z ARGUS w M(WMWAWw 0 , r y w 0 )iiys. 'W A Ol)e Orchestra Claude Heckman, Director hirst j Philip Blake Marie Worrell Lloyd Perkins Violins I Thomas Keefe Harold Hendricks Charles Craver Second (Ruth Hampton Mamie Davidson ... j Pearl Wright Violins Edith Freeman Marie Johnson as ( Ivan Carlson Cellos 1st Cornet 2nd Cornet Marion Halberg Edward Rutledge Wilbur Stout Clarabelle Stimits Ruth Worrell Roger Blackmar hlute, Homer Gardner Clarinet, Edward Shultz Saxophone, Jesse Wolfe Trombone, Herbert Pillars String Bass, Gilbert Smelser Piano, Charles Shook Drums, Clarence Jordan This year has been the most successful for any orchestra ever in our school. In the Fall semester, Professor Mercer, who taught in the school at that time, took charge of the Orchestra. By spending a great deal of time and energy he succeeded in arousing so much enthusiasm that the size of the organization was increased. 1 he grade of music played was raised and it has continued so under the direction of Claude Heckman who took charge when Professor Mercer left at the end of the first semester. 92 Ciris’ Ckc Club First Soprano Rebecca Armstrong Evelyn Hall Blanche Courtney Eva Brouhard Margaret Neasham Frances Wheeler Eva Leinhauser Ruth Kirkham Maurine Winter Genevieve Mangan Helga Seistrand Sin a Spiker Gladys Avery Kathel Baker Miss Powers, Leader Second Soprano Aletha Kranz Lillian Johnson Elizabeth N e a s h a m Helen Archer Birdie Holloway Gertrude Kerns Marie Worrell Martha Stout Grace Clark Lucile Welch Careta Rankin First Alto Helen Melvin Lucile Caswell Esther Stuart Gladys Welch Jessie Bishop Ruth Glenn Ruth McElroy Second Alto Helen Nelson Laura Lumsdon Lena Emery Ruth Freed Ethel Dunlavey 93 % w mmmamy % ARGUS « wWM w«o mr yMM ’ mwMAw ? w yAr xayA ( , VHr y wid % ftoys’ (BUe (Hub Miss Powers, Leader OFFICERS Clyde Erskine, President Spencer Smith, Vice-President Homer Gardner, Secretary-Treasurer Hugh Riley, Librarian Vernor Davidson, Business Manager First Tenor Ben. Ellsworth John Davis Wendell Johnson Hugh Riley Second Tenor Vernal Brown Chas. Spiker Mason Armstrong First Bass Clyde Erskine Homer Gardner Don. Rogers Emmett Sweeny Eugene Swenson Charles Craver George Killinger Second Bass Jesse Wolfe Vernor Davidson Truman Crowe Mauritz Johnson Harold Hendricks Spencer Smith Leo Rater George Killinger 91 V— S Ji ARGUS if M ' ' '' , '' M. V , V , Td ) l 35an6 Lloyd Perkins, Leader The High School has always had some kind of a band, but until this year it has not been a success in every sense of the word. The past year’s organization has not been composed altogether of people who were students at the time, but several Alumni who were members of the 54th Regiment Band have been counted among them. They have played on the streets before every foot-ball game and later entertained the crowds at the grounds. The band has been one of the chief drawing cards at the games, adding a great deal to the satisfaction of the crowds. It was a large help in leading the school songs. Unstinted appreciation is due the Alumni who left their occupations that they might help with the “Pep” of O. H. S. 95 ' % V Z A ,. ''% X X ARGUS ' Z jP M .A, ww MMir eiteiP . •tOP-ss A w' mmt Mtusic in H)e School Those in charge of Public Sch x l work arc coming to realize the true value of musical education. They arc becoming aware of the fact that it tends to lessen the baser instincts of the student and to also raise his moral standing and scholastic position. The rigid attention needed in the proper study of music to obtain the finer points for permanent retention is a training which is not surpassed in any line of study whatever. Music leads us, if correctly and thoroughly studied, into realms of feeling which are in a great many cases left to become shriveled, resulting in less enjoyment in life for the individual. It makes us think the finest of thoughts; it enriches our characters by LEADING us to feel the purest emotions known to nature. We become familiar with the deeper meaning of things about us and we are thereby more able to enjoy those same things. The Ottumwa High School has offered an unusual opportunity in the Musical line in the past two years. Mr. Hammitt caused to be installed a practical and thorough course in Harmony, Composition, Musical History, Operatic Study, and all the details essential to the correct study of these subjects. Besides these, there are the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs and the Orchestra. The Glee Clubs study the best grade of music as does the Orchestra. Each one of these three organizations has been enlarged during the past year and the Orchestra especially has improved its grade of music because of the larger membership and resulting increased interest. The School this year has been fortunate in having in it a larger number than ever before of people who arc able to sing and play. The Music Course has also furnished some material for these organizations. The Glee Clubs and Music Course have been under the supervision of Miss Powers who is in every way fully competent to handle the task and more too. In view of the fact that she is able to carry the course farther than it has gone here- tofore, it is likely that she will add at least a year to the course which is now two years in duration. This would raise the proficiency of a graduate to compare favorably with that of one who has taken a course in some Musical Conservatory. Mr. Claud Heckman has had charge of the Orchestra since the departure of Prof. Mercer last semester. From the results obtained, one draws the conclusion that the Orchestra has been in very able hands. They arc now playing the best grade of Orchestra music and doing it well. Mr. Heckman, although not a member of the School, has become a favorite with all who have had the pleasure of meeting him. He is quiet and unassuming, but when it is. time to work, he enters into it with a vim which pushes all along with him with the force which makes for pro- gress. 96 y . M M %y , %y w w y M' M1 ' djp fy M w irls Dramatic (Dub OFFICERS President, Ethel Horn Secretary, May LaPointe Treasurer, Marguerite Fletcher Stage Manager, Mary N Critics, Mkss Harper and Miss Denzi.er ®Iris’ TDramatic (Elub ((Tontlnu«6) ROLL CALL Elizabeth Dunwiddie MARGUERITE FLETCHER Galpha Hendricks Gladys Kendall M A O M A M E A G HER Eleanor Pearson Marie Worrell Isabelle Childs Irene Hall Ethel Horn May LaPointe Mary Nevin Helen Rowe Louise Young Ruth Glenn Ruth Hampton Hazel Judd Tullia McCormick Mary will Parker Martha Stout During the year 1912 the Girls Dramatic Club was organized. During 1913-14 however, it lapsed into obscurity and remained so until this year’s seniors brought it back to usefulness and fame. The club was completely re-organized and started out with a membership of ab°ut twenty-five. The undertaking was one of the school’s most popular ac- tivities. During the first of the year one of the grand opera scores. “II Trovatore,’’ was studied and later plans for giving a play were made. The play, a comedy entitled “Six Sharps, One Flat,” was given during January and was a tremendous success from all joints of view. Miss Clara Sax coached the actors and much thanks arc due her for her invaluable and splendid enthusiasm which did much toward making the affair what it was. Since then the club mem- bers have spent their time in studying various good dramas and comedies. It is to be hoped that next year will see as great an interest in the welfare of the club as has been shown this year. 09 3Dramatic (Tlub OFFICERS President, Vernon Downs Vice-President, Lloyd Carter Secretary, Charles Shook Treasurer, Roy Overturf 00 H, l „ ji ARGUS If , !fto?s’ Dramatic (Club ( Tontlnuc6) ROLL CALL John C. Davis Herbert Pillars Lance Barden Will Harsch Kenneth Baker Lloyd Perkins, {Music) Hugh Riley Homer Gardner Spencer Smith While the girls were organizing their dramatic club, the boys were likewise busy. A constitution was adopted and several meetings held. When the play “Six Sharps, One Flat” was given, the boys co-operated and took several of the roles. The club is decidedly a new venture and as such has not taken as large a place in the school activities as it probably will later. 101 iDramatics The drama no longer stands before the bar with an indictment hanging over its head. In the eyes of sober-minded persons whose mental horizons have been extended by broad and liberal education, the fierce arrangement and wholesale denunciation by certain personages have not been well founded. The charge that all dramatic presentations, regardless of theme, “arc of the flesh corruptible” is made without judicious discrimination. The dramatic instinct dates back to the origin of civilization and has found expression in the masterpieces of every literature. It is inherent in the race, and as self denial fails to suppress the love for pleasure and the joys of life, so puritanical opjxjsition is ineffective against the irrepressible dramatic instinct. The problem is its proper direction into the right channels. The true institution of learning, therefore, is one which docs not hesitate to undertake the solution. Hence an effort is being made in these institutions to instill into the student an appreciation for I he cultural and true value of the drama, and to sharpen his power of discernment and discrimination. The Ottumwa High School is attempting to do her share in this matter through the Dramatic Club, which has taken up the study of the drama, and has also been successful in its productions. Within the past decade the study of the drama in the high school has rapidly l een manifesting its value, and every succeeding year its necessity as part of the general development of the intellects of the young men and women about to enter the arena of business life will be more keenly appreciated. The study has unlimited scope—it stimulates the imagination (and we know literature is cultural imagination)—it fosters an ambition to read good plays, something sadly lacking among most young people at present—it teaches the vast difference between constructive and destructive entertainment, besides furnishing a diversion from the daily routine of studies. It helps one to become able to judge character through its study, and most of all, gives one self-confidence and assurance when appearing publicly before an audience. George Pierce Baker of Harvard with his course in drama in ten years has given to the world two good dramatists, Percy Mackaye and Edward Sheldon. The object and desire of the Dramatic Club is to help in this interesting and broadening study. The future of. this organization looks most brilliant, judging from the attitude taken by its members. 102 L NOISIAia mcemr Mp % s ARGUS -_____________ _ _ ■a ww « vss ws s , . W M K Ol)e Argus- (iws The Argus-News was started last Fall to serve as a factor in increasing an interest in the school, not only in the institution, but outside as well. The paper has been signally successful, each number being eagerly looked forward to by all. They were placed on sale at various places of business and were in great favor, the supply each month falling short of the demand despite the fact that more were printed from time to time. Several large write-ups appeared in the Ottumwa Courier commenting upon the quality of the publication and its effect. Exchanges were established with some of the more important cities in nearly every state in the Union. “A Success” is the only name that will suit its career. It has been well sup- ported by all and has grown in the short time to be one of the main institutions of the school. 104 Ar us- tews Staff Lloyd Perkins, Editor and Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Lloyd Carter, T5 Oscar Root, ’16 BUSINESS STAFF Vernon Downs, ’15 Will Harsch, ’15 Vernor Davidson, ’15 George Killinger, ’16 ORGANIZATION EDITOR Lillian Lewis ’15 CIRCULATION MANAGER Charles Glew, '18 ADVERTISING MANAGER Vernor Davidson T5 CLASS REPORTERS Seniors—Lillian Lewis Juniors—Spencer Smith Sopho wore—Emmet Sweeny Freshmen—Charles Glew Ruth Hampton T5 ASSOCIATES Clyde Harty ’16 E k 5 y V M % r y sdW I3l)(i -Argus Annual The Argus Annual this year has been run on a new plan. The work has beei divided among the members of the staff and each one held strictly responsible for his or her part in order to retain a place. Furthermore, no one was allows to interfere with another’s work. Each member carried out the respective par’ of the work and when the lxx k was gathered together for final edition before goinj to press, few changes were necessary, meaning that the work was particulari efficient—the result of good staff members. The Advertising staff this year has been a little larger than usual, but this was done in order that each might have an opportunity to do his work in the most efficient way and the results merit the attention of all. 106 I ARGUS || ff %y . ISS IS W' '' y z _-A,rgus Annual oar6 Lloyd Perkins,Editor and Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Lloyd Carter, '15 Lillian Lewis, ’15 Oscar Root, ’16 ADVERTISING STAFF Vernor Davidson, ’15 George Killinger, 16 Emmet Sweeny, ’17 ADVERTISING ASSISTANTS Will Harsch, ’15, Vernon Downs, ’15 CLASS REPORTERS Carita Rankin, Senior Emmet Sweeny, Sophomore Spencer Smith, Junior Charles Glew, Freshmen ADVERTISING MANAGER Vernor Davidson, ’15 CIRCULATION MANAGER Charles Glew, ’18 FACULTY MEMBER W. B. Rice Mary Cook, ’17 ART EDITORS Albertina Park, ’15 Ruth Hampton, ’15 ASSOCIATES Clyde Harty, ’16 ARGUS I '' Mt. %? ? % v y O. 3f. S. publications -Ar us- tews This periodical, recently originated in the Ottumwa High School, was in the form of a newspaper which is conceded by the students to be more snappy and of more actual benefit than a school magazine. The news of activities in the school was gathered together and put into one solid mass in such a way that each had some connection with the other. The articles were composed in a bright, interest- ing manner which appealed to all alike. The paper was sent to a large number of regular mail subscribers who were given a thorough and connected idea of the activities of 0. H. S. Besides the news were several humorous stories of good quality and plenty of jokes. Such a publication is beyond doubt the strongest instrument possible to draw the school together into one solid mass and to generate a school-wide and even city-wide school spirit—the kind that lasts. -Ar us -Annual The Annual is in one respect similar in effect to the periodical; it draws the school activities together. It serves to renew to us who graduate the interest in O. H. S. which made her what she is and it brings out to us the details of its ex- istence through our sojourn there. To those outside of the school, it brings out forcibly the magnitude of our activities and their nature. It shows to what extent the students participate in each department and, to those who have relatives or friends in the school, it serves as a personal record of each. Besides the various activities, a calendar is written up in an attractive manner which records some of the lesser events of the year. Then there arc several large humorous sections besides many jokes which add spice and life to the book. These are a few of the effects and uses of the publications which are carried on in O. II. S. There could doubtless be found many other points of value in favor of school publications, such as training, etc., but space does not permit of enlargement upon this subjeet. 108 Atfyletics DIVISION 8 W P JM A'A %% ' jw m % % y m,A� . Carl Kobel “Kobb” not only scored more baskets than any other man on the team, but was also a strong factor in the team work and defense. Sparling Anderson “Swede” is a strong and heady player at all times, and his aggressiveness aided in a large degree the playing and exceptional showing of the team. Gordon Sumner “Dooley’s” whirlwind playing was a feature of all the games, and his work at breaking up plays has seldom if ever been excelled by an 0. H. S. player. W A V M m7 Mi . Timothy Sheehan “Tim” was the mainstay of the team at guard and his close guarding of all his opponents served to keep them from making any headway. Carl Hampton “Shanty,” though small of stature is nevertheless a reliable and dependable player, as he makes up with sjxjcd all that he lacks in size. Homer Gardner Although playing in but few contests, “Hoho” was ready at all times to take part and showed himself to be active and consistent. 112 % W Mm. V A ftaskctball Review '‘The Ottumwa High School Basketball Team, champions of Iowa and Illi- nois.” The O. H. S. basketball season of 1915 may be briefly summed up in the above statement, for the team proved conclusively that it did not have a superior within the two states and that it was one of the best fives ever turned out by the Ottumwa High School. The squad was composed of five stars, and was a TEAM in every sense of the word, as it would have been incomplete with any one of its members missing. No individual star could be picked, as each member played for all there was in him, throwing personal glory or honor to the winds. The team work of the boys was nothing short of marvelous, their quick, short passes being most difficult to solve. The team showed by its work during the season that it was fully entitled to the name “Champions of- Iowa and Illinois.” and we wager that it was as good or better than any five in the middle west. The schedule was the heaviest and best that an O. H. S. team has ever played, and credit for it is due Mr. Leonard. Fifteen games were included and only three defeats were suffered which were due to the ineligibility of two of the players for a part of the season. In addition to the regular schedule, eight games were played, all of which were won, including the contest with Freeport, champions of Illinois. The team was handicapped during the early part of the season by the loss of Kobcl and Anderson, forwards, from the squad. However, two willing and able though diminutive, substitutes were found in Hampton and Farley, who filled in the gaps at forward. Handicapped by their size, these two players, made up for this lack by their speed and fighting ability, for they were in the game at all times. The first game on the regular schedule was with Mt. Pleasant, which ended 57 to 10 in our favor. In the next game, Oskaloosa was victorious by a 46 to 22 count, due to Sumner’s absence from the game. The following teams were then defeated in turn: Burlington, 52 to 13; Mt. Pleasant, 37 to 28; Fairfield. 36 to 23; Centerville, 46 to 28. Two games were next lost to Grinncll and Coming by 24 to 22 and 32 to 14 scores respectively, which ended the defeats for the season. Osceola. Fairfield and Muscatine were then taken into camp, and the reign of the substitute team was at an end, for Carl and Sparling were declared eligible for the next contests. 113 ARGUS basketball beview (Continued) With their return to the game, a crusade of revenge was started. During “Home Week” Oskaloosa and Grinnell were humbled by 39 to 12 and 48 to 14 scores, and a week later the husky Coming team was overcome by a 32 to 16 count in a game featured by the playing of Captain Erskine, who tossed eleven goals The regular schedule was ended with the Burlington game which we won, 39 to 27. The next event to be played was the Grinnell tournament, where several strong teams were met. The first victim was the Wapello farmers, who were beaten by a 41 to 13 score in an uninteresting game. In the second round Ottumwa played the heavy Muscatine team, which was defeated to the tunc of 51 to 21, while Iowa City was remaining idle. Ottumwa then played Iowa City to decide which team should accompany Davenport to the State tournament. The latter was resting for the final contests. In spite of much dirty playing on the part of the Iowa City team, we won by a 30 to 20 score, and then met Davenport in the final game. Davenport was conceded before the Ottumwa-Davenport game to be the winner by the majority of those present, especially in view of the fact that the red and white team had already played two games the same day. On the contrary, however, our boys played the best ball ever seen on the Grinnell floor, and literally swept the river city boys off their feet, winning 37 to 20. A week later, the state tournament was played at Iowa City. Eight of the best teams in the state were entered, but Ottumwa was generally picked as the winner from the first. We defeated Jefferson in the first battle by a 42 to 27 score, and then took on Davenport for the second time within a week. This game was the hardest one of the series, ending 33 to 23 in our favor. As Clinton defeated Ft. Dodge, the final contest remained to be played between Ot- tumwa and Clinton. It was seen beforehand that this game would resolve itself into a struggle between the two centers, Erskine and Kline, but in reality it was between Ot- tumwa and Kline, for our players continually kept the ball out of Kline’s reach, so that he was forced to guard Erskine instead of shooting for the basket himself. With their center helpless, the Clinton players were unable to play their usual 114 basketball beview (Continued) game, and the final score, 46 to 23 tells the talc, namely that the O. H. S. team won the state championship. Soon after the state tourney a game was arranged with Freeport, the Illinois champions, to decide the championship of the two states, and the team departed on its eastern conquest carrying with it two loyal rooters in the persons of “Bill” Osier and Byrne Smith, who braved the fury of 1200 Frecportcrs by rooting loud and lustily for the “home team.” Owing to the stellar playing of “Snake” Kobel, the team won the game by a 36 to 29 count, and with it the Illinois championship. The Frecportcrs attributed their defeat to the fact that “the Ottumwa players were all finished athletes and wrestlers, and had been coached and trained by- Frank Gotch, champion wrestler of the world,” mistaking, we understand Mr. Leonard for him. The team was coached and brought to its perfection largely through the efforts of Joe Lciscnring, who generously offered his services at a time when they were badly needed. “Joe” as he is popularly known instilled pep and fighting spirit into the players and is largely responsible for the excellent team work of the squad. Thanks arc also due to the members of the second team and Exiles who came out regularly and opposed the first team in practice. It behooves us here to speak a word of appreciation at the attitude taken by Mr. Rice, who this year has been behind the football and basketball teams from the beginning of the season to the end. One of the main reasons for the good showing made by the latter team is the excellent coaching which it received from Mr. Rice a year ago, and yet he has been willing to remain in the background. Five members of the Ottumwa team were placed on the all state team, which were selected as follows: First Team Forwards, Kelly, Daven]x rt, Captain Kobel, Ottumwa Center. Erskine, Ottumwa Guards, Kaufmann. Davenport Sumner, Ottumwa Second Team Forwards, Anderson, Ottumwa. Barricn. Clinton. Center, Kline, Clinton. Guards, McElroy, Ft. Dodge. Sheehan. Ottumwa. 115 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS. NAME GAMES FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS TOTAL POINTS Kobel, F. 116 5 235 Anderson, F. 1214 49 56 154 Erskine, C. 25 111 18 240 Sumner, G. 22H 49 0 98 Sheehan, G. • 23'A 43 1 87 Hampton, F. 12 34 26 94 Farley, F. 5 it 13 0 26 Gardner, G. 3« 2 0 4 Schick, F. i u 0 0 0 116 OHS B.B. RECORD 1912 OHS Opponent ¥ � 3 3 f J r c 7 2 J J 7 os 33 3 2 H 3 J t 27 37 S of 3• so V� 3 jr 3 XT 39 39 JS 3 77 3 9? $ TRTE CHAMPS 1913 O.H.S 0 pponent rt 9 f i 7 c c 2o S3 7 f? 32 ¥ - 3! 22 29 JS JO Jf 3 2. ¥9 2 '3 3 S? '4 34 9 S7 y c c ire STATE 1915 QMS. 0PPoncnt 2 6 J7 22 rj 3 0 ¥0 37 32 V 37 vr 3 37 vr 3-2 37 V T 37 } 33 VL rh C e 90 3 23 ■4 33 sr 3 '2 '4 37 3 3 I 20 20 27 JO 3 9 39 s 3— 1914 O.H.S. Opponent 9' 7 3 C j r CO 3 0 9 s 3 3 9C r- 34 Jo 3 7 0 2 x o 4 3 J r 4 3 3 3 CHAMPS 117 Timothy Sheehan This Irishman attempted to play end and there is no question as to the success of his attempt. Very few runners circled his side of the line and he was right there on receiving forward passes. Vernor Davidson “Davy”, is one of the best backfield men O. H. S. has ever produced. His line smashes resulted in good gains, and he was exceptionally strong on the sec- ondary defense, as well as on running interference. He has made a thorough study of the game from every standpoint. Carl Hampton The quarterback position was held down by a tiny mite of a person, “Shanty” Hampton by name. Size, however, did not stand in the way of this youth, who was very fast and game to the core. Ralphe Burke Burke who played left tackle, has been a member of the squad for three years, and has been a tower of strength during that time. Although handicapped during the season by injuries, he was of great value to the team, and his loss will be keenly felt. Eugene Swenson “Gene” played one of the guard positions and was particularly effective in opening a hole in the opposing line. This tall and rangy youth was able to with- stand all the cuffs and knocks of the game and should prove effective next season. Walter Watchler Last of all. but not least, at center there was one, Watchler, who was in- strumental in passing the ball to his team mates. He was very accurate in this department, and also added a great deal of strength to the center of the line. Lance Barden Although prevented by unavoidable circumstances from getting his picture in the Annual, he nevertheless deserves his share of credit for the good work which he did in his left end position. Bardic was a fast player and although a new man, he helped materially in the success of the team. 119 120 ' A % %, ...... mm ARGUS m ti. % w a m aa mm ma . % ?, 4 Gordon Sumner Sumner at half was one of the fastest men on the team, and was at his best when in an open field where he would dodge and stiff arm at pleasure, usually with good results. Homer Gardner Gardner, without any previous experience, took his place with the regulars and performed in a consistent manner throughout the season. lie will be counted upon next year to bring home the bacon. Sparling Anderson Captain Anderson at full was mainly rcsix nsible for several of the touch- downs scored thorugh his accurate forcard passing. He also hit the line effectively when called upon. Leo Rater Although participating in but few games, “Dutch” was on hand at all times, and put all that he had into his playing. Walter Duke “Dukie” at guard greatly strengthened the team, and he was a hard man to get past. He also will be left for next year’s team. Clyde Erskine It is almost needless to mention that the right tackle position was occupied by Clyde Erskine. Erskine was almost a team in himself, as time and again he would break up the plays of the opposing teams and advance the ball for O. H. S. John Shea “Jerry” was not able to get his picture in the Annual, but that does not mean that he did not hold up the right end position to good advantage, although his first year in Football. He was instrumental in many of the successes of the squad. 121 i SZ y .' % %� j i R U S i I wy M .football Review The 1914 football season was a decided success, judging not only from the number of games won and lost, but taking into consideration also the number of handicaps which were overcome. Nine games were played, of which six were won and three lost. The West Des Moines defeat was the only decisive one re- ceived, the others being by six to nothing scores. In the West Des Moines game, Davidson made some remarkably long runs. Our old rivals, Burlington and Os- kaloosa, were both humbled, something which very seldom happens in the same season. From the start of the season prospects for a winning team looked exceedingly dim. Captain Anderson, Duke and McCarty were out of the first three games on account of their studies, thus leaving Davidson, Burke and Erskine the only vet- erans of last year’s squad around whom to build a team. A goodly number of recruits reported for practice, but few of them had had any previous experience. The league grounds could not be secured so practices were held at the West End grounds, which necessitated them being begun late and closed early. To Coach Heidt is due in a large degree the credit for the successful season. Mr. Heidt who is a graduate of Grinncll was secured by the alumni to coach the team shortly after the beginning of practice, and won the lasting admiration and respect of the players and fans by his gentlemanly conduct and excellent coaching during the season. Upon assuming his duties as coach, Mr. Heidt was confronted with the problem of evolving a winning team out of green material, but in spite of this handicap succeeded in whipping into shape a squad which won two thirds of its games and upheld the glory and honor of O. II. S. in a worthy manner in all of its contests. The first three teams to be met, Seymour, Albia and Mt. Pleasant were de- feated by shut-out scores. In these games Coach Heidt was given an opportunity of seeing what his recruits could do, as only three of last years veterans took part. Seymour was defeated by a 7 to 0 score in a slow and uninteresting game in which Seymour showed unexpected strength. Albia was taken into camp to the tunc of 33 to 0 in a struggle in which the team came to life and scored four touch- downs in the second half. The first home game was with Mt. Pleasant, and ended 26 to 0 in our favor. Parades, led by the O. H. S. Band before and after this game and a reception in the evening tended to show the interest of the students in the contest. Three of the team’s hardest games on the schedule were next played, all away from home, and all of which resulted in defeats. West Des Moines was the victor in the first of these by a score of 59 to 6. During the previous games the energies 122 football Review (Continued) of Coach Heidt and the team had been directed toward this game, but our boys were simply out-played at all times. The interference and line plunging of the Dcs Moines lads were extraordinary, while their defensive work was also good. Our team showed its best form in the second half, when the ball was worked down the field on consecutive plays for the first touchdown against West High since 1908. Erskine at tackle was the most consistent player for the O. H. S. team, breaking up many of the Des Moines plays. The Cedar Rapids game was played in the morning, in order that the players might attend the Iowa-Minnesota game in the afternoon. The score, which was 6 to 0, indicates the closeness of the contest, but docs not denote the relative merits of the two teams, as our team was the aggressor throughout, and had the ball in Cedar Rapids’ territory most of the time. However, the necessary touchdown could not be obtained, and we were forced to bow to defeat. The Marshal town game was lost by the same score as the one at Cedar Rapids, but should have been a tic or a victory for our team, as Erskine carried the ball across the goal line in the third quarter only to be called back by the head linesman who thought that there were only six men on the line of scrimmage when in reality there were seven. Both teams were evenly matched, and the game was close and hard fought. The biggest game on the home schedule was with Burlington, who was deter- mined to duplicate its victory of last year. The game was indeed a battle royal, but ended 7 to 0 in our favor. The only touchdown of the game was scored in the last quarter, after both sides had battled evenly during the earlier part of the game. The next contest was with Oskaloosa at the Quaker City, and aroused quite as much interest and enthusiasm among the students as any of the home games. Over one hundred rooters accompanied the team, and greatly aided it by their vociferous cheering. The Oskaloosa team was determined to take Ottumwa’s scalp, as it had a defeat to wipe out, but instead was defeated by the score of 18 to 7. The assortment of forward passes uncorked by the Oskaloosans almost proved our undoing, and the game was the best that our O. H. S. team has parti- cipated in for some time. Our old stand-by, Davidson, made a 225 yard gain, the largest ever made by an O. H. S. man. Chariton was met in the final contest on Thanksgiving day. and again we were victorious by a 26 to 0 score. The game was interesting and exciting, with the superiority of our team was evident throughout. The game was a fitting climax to one of the most successful seasons and best schedules a Red and White team has had for several years. 123 ARGUS Y M football 5 evicw ( Tontinuc6) To one who saw only the first and last games of the season it would seem in- credible that the two teams were the same, so marked was the improvement of the squad during the season. Sparling Anderson piloted the players in a creditable manner during most of the games, but as yet no one has been chosen to lead the squad next year. The student body was behind the team at all times, and honor- able mention should also be given to the “scrubs” who reported faithfully for prac- tice during the season. Mr. Leonard merits appreciation for the fine schedule which was arranged. Several of the players will be lost to the squad next year by graduation, but with the remaining members of this years team and a likely number of second string men to pick from no trouble should be experienced in evolving a winning team. It is our earnest hope that the same loyal support and interest will be given to it that was given to this year’s team, and then some, if not all of the handicaps which were met this year will be removed. Special mention should be made of “Davy” who was able to play more posi- tions on the team than any other one man, and play them well. He stood for clean athletics and hard fighting. He seemed to be a believer in the old saying; “You can buck a brick wall if you only think so”—at least he was unafraid to tackle anything. Letters were presented to the following men as a reward for their services: Shea, L. E. Duke, R. G. Davidson, L. H. B. Burke, L. T. Erskine, R. T. Sumner, R. H. B. Swenson, L. G. Sheehan, R. E. Gardner, R. H. B. Watchler, C. Hampton, Q. B. Anderson, F. B. Season Score. 0. II. S .• 7 Seymour ... 0 0. H. S 33 Albia .. . 0 0. II. S 26 Mt. Pleasant ... C O. II. S 6 West Des Moines ...59 (). H. S 0 Cedar Rapids 0. H. S 0 Marshaltown ... C (). II. S Burlington ... c 0. H. S 18 Oskaloosa .. . t 0. H. S Chariton ... ( 0. H. S 123 Opponents 124 125 (Birls basketball beview The 1914-15 Girls’ Basketball season again proved to be as plendid success. The record of the two seasons previous in which not a single game was lost again remained unbroken, every contest being won, mostly by decisive scores. The schedule included six high school teams, all of which played a good brand of basket- ball, but were simply out-classed by our girls. Practice was begun during October and a large number of girls were out for places on the team, so that there was a wealth of material from which to pick a squad. Lillian Dcskin, star forward of 1914, took charge of the girls during practice season, and deserves credit for her services in coaching the players. We should be safe in saying that our team was absolutely unbeatable by any in the state. For the first time in many years Fairfield was defeated twice in the same season, the second game, played at Fairfield being the closest played by the girls for a long time. The first game on the schedule was with Beacon soon after the close of the football season, and after a poor start the O. H. S. girls won the game by a 14 to 8 score. The first half ended 7 to 3 in favor of Beacon, but Eva Brouhard was shifted from side center to forward in the second period and tossed five baskets and one free throw, while the Bcaconites were only able to tally once. Fairfield was met here and defeated, 31 to 15. This game was the best played here during the season, being clean and hard fought throughout with the superi- ority of our girls plainly visible. The Fairfield maidens left town vowing ven- geance when the two sextets should meet a second time. The Pella game was a farce, as the first half ended 55 to 0 in our favor, while the second team was put in during the second period, the final count being 63 to 12 with Pella on the short end The first out-of-town game was played at Beacon, which we won by the score of 15 to 10 in a close and hard fought game which included some unnecessary roughness on account of the small floor. Batavia was next met here in a contest which on account of its roughness resembled anything but a girls’ basketball game. After a struggle in which slapping .tripping and hair pulling were the order, our girls emerged victorious with the long end of a 24 to 8 score, and also with a large supply of bumps and bruises. The final and most important game on the schedule was played at Fairfield the same evening that the two boys’ teams played. The contest started out fast and furious, but our girls soon showed their superiority and scored several baskets. The ball was in Ottumwa’s territority most of the time during the first period. but our forwards were unable to score consistently on account of the close guarding of their opponents. The O. H. S. team was in the lead by a small margin at the end of the first half. In the second half, the Fairfield misses came back strong, and finally tied the score. Cur girls were equal to the occasion, however, and on a free throw took the lead, which they held until the finish. The final count was 19 to 18 in favor of Ottumwa. 126 (Bids’ basketball beview ( Tontiiiue6) The team was composed of four experienced girls, and two new members all of whom played good ball. The lineup was as follows: Martha Williams and Eva Brouhard, forwards; Ruth Wood, Captain, center; Lillian Lewis, side center; Gladys Avery, Florence Cook and Mary Reed, guards; Marion Halberg, Alice Cummings and Winnie McBride, subs. Martha Williams and Eva Brouhard occupied the forward positions, and caged 64 baskets between them during the games. Both these girls are quick as lightning, and their floor work of the past season has seldom if ever been equaled. They arc two of the most evenly balanced forwards O. H. S. has ever produced and should easily be counted among the best in the state. Miss Brouhard will continue to shoot baskets next season while Miss Williams will be lost to the team by graduation. Captain Ruth Woods at center is one of the best pivot girls who ever donned an O. H. S. suit. Her size has given her an advantage over many of her opponents, while she has never been excelled by anyone in playing ability. Her jumping on the toss-up has been responsible for the starting of the team work which has re- sulted in many baskets. Lillian Lewis, a new member of the team, played side center in most of the games, and with Captain Woods formed an almost unsolvablc combination for working the ball down to the forwards. She fully made up in playing ability what she lacked in experience, and her loss will be keenly felt. The guards for the season were Gladys Avery, Florence Cook and Mary Reed, the latter playing in but two games. One of the greatest assets of the girls’ team this season was its excellent guards, who were chiefly responsible for keeping down the score of the opposing teams. These girls broke up many of their opponents’ pjlays and returned the ball to Ottumwa’s territory. None of them will be lost by graduation and the team next year will be cxcepnionally strong in this de- partment. The substitutes were Alice Cummings, Marion Halberg and Winnie McBride, who were on hand at all times, taking pjart in several of the contests. These girls, when given the opportunity, showed that they knew the game by potting up) a good hard battle. Mr. Rice again had charge of the team, and although unable to devote his entire time and attention to it, nevertheless was in a large degree responsible for the good showing made. Credit should also be given the second string girls who turned out for practice, and who made possible the good showing of the first team by their regularity. Although three of the first team girls will be lost by gradua- tion we need not fear for next season as a winning team should be easily dcvclop)cd from the material now on hand. 127 ARGUS ' m. v fy P 'ff || (Bids’ basketball becor6s 1912 RECORD 1913 RECORD 0. H. S. 48 Eldon . 2 O. H. S. 20 Batavia 9 0. H. S. 12 Fairfield 18 0. H. S. 63 Pella 3 0. H. S. 19 Fairfield 18 0. H. S. 25 Washington 9 0. H. S. 25 Beacon 11 0. H. S. 53 Pella 8 0. H. S. 38 Beacon 17 0. H. S. 13 Beacon 8 0. H. S. 142 Opponents 61 O. H. S. 38 Batavia 6 O. H. S. 35 Beacon 8 O. H. S. 247 Opponents 51 No Defeats. 1914 RECORD 1915 RECORD 0. H. S. 29 Beacon 10 0. H. S. 14 Beacon 8 0. H. S. 35 Highland Park 12 0. H. S. 24 Batavia 8 0. H. S. 22 Washington 12 0. H. S. 15 Beacon 10 0. H. S. 34 Bloomfield 1 0. H. S. 31 Fairfield 15 0. H. S. 39 Highland Park 10 0. H. S. 63 Pella 12 0. H. S. 18 Beacon 11 0. H. S. 19 Fairfield 18 0. H. S. 41 Bloomfield 13 0. H. S. 166 Opponents 71 0. H. S. 31 Washington 7 No Defeats. 0. H. S.249 Opponents 66 No Defeats. • 128 ' A O. If. S. Z5rack At the beginning of the 1914 track season, which was started late on account of the extended basketball schedule, prospects were exceptionally bright, taken from the standpoint of material on hand. Captain Davidson, Hampton, Harden. Davis, Burke and Anderson were all experienced men, while several of the inex- perienced candidates showed unusual ability. All the men who reported showed that old time fighting spirit and loyalty to the school which has characterized most O. H. S. athletes, namely of working the hardest in the face of difficulties. A mile relay team composed of Barden, Hartv. Davidson and Hampton was sent to the Drake relay meet on April 17. and won fifth place. Previous to this, only two weeks of practice had been indulged in. and so little was expected from the men. However, they exceeded all expectations in winning fifth place out of a field of twelve, and with a little more training should easily have won the event. Immediately after this event, preparations were begun in earnest toward win- ning the Tri-State meet at Fairfield on May 8. Jumping pits and circles for the weight men were constructed, and several men volunteered their services in aiding Coach Foley in instructing the athletes. The men who showed sufficient class at this meet will be entered in the state meets at Grinncll. Iowa City and Des Moines. Coach Foley’s and Captain Davidson’s men took the highest honors at the Fairfield meet, winning 27 points, 18 of which were won by Barden who was in- dividual star of the meet. Ottumwa won first in the mile relay. Ottumwa won second in the 120 yard high hurdles, first in the 440 yard dash, first in the 100 yard dash and first in the 220 yard low hurdles through Barden’s ability. Frskinc won second in the shot put, Hampton first in the 880 yard run and third in 220 yard dash. Much credit is due Captain “Davy” for his hard and untiring work in getting men to go out for track and for keeping up their enthusiasm, once they were out. To Coach Adrian Foley are due the thanks of the students and credit for the successful showing made by the team. Mr. Foley donated his services to the school in training the team, and the results of this were clearly evident in the showing of the men. The rub-downs which he inflicted on them each evening after practice, although not eagerly anticipated by the victims, nevertheless were very beneficial, and something never received before in such a manner. It was the supreme aim and goal of endeavor of Coach Folcv, Captain David- son and Manager Rice this year to put track in the high school on the same basis as football and basketball. This year track was given its place in the chajx-'ls the same as other sports and more interest was taken in the team. 130 ARGUS V M Captain Vernor Davidson The selection of Vernor Davidson as captain of the track squad for 1915 came as the reward for four years of hard and un- selfish work on his part in the interest of 0. 11 . S. “Davy” has been a member of the football team for four years, playing various positions, and has always been a consistent worker in track. His endeavors have con- stantly been aimed at the betterment of his Alma Mater, and his influence has been felt by those with whom he came in contact. He has been a model for clean athletics, and his fighting spirit has been an object of admiration to all who have witnessed his work. Captain Ruth Wood For the past three years, Ruth Wood has been the mainstay of the girls’ basket- ball team at center. During this time she has played in over twenty games, and has not yet met an opponent who was her su- perior. In all her playing, she has shown a genuine zeal for hard work, and this quality in her has inspired the members of the team with a desire for the same. .i Captain Clyde Erskine All State Center During the past three years with one excep- tion, Clyde Erskine has taken part in every contest in which the O. H. S. has been repre- sented. On the basketball squad he has met few men who were his equal at center, and the “never say die” spirit with which he is imbued is responsible in a large degree for the success of the past season. His grad- uation will be a great loss to the team, and one which will be keenly felt. Captain Sparling Anderson Captain Anderson has occupied the jxjsition of full-back on the football team for the past two seasons in a very creditable manner. Among his other qualities, his forward passing ability has been one of the greatest assets to the team, and more than one game has been won through it. Sparl- ing is considered one of the best in the state in this line, and certainly lived up to his reputation during the past season. 132 Mr. Leonard, Athletic Business Manager. Miss Clara Sax, Dramatic Coach. Mr. Rice, Girls’ Basketball Coach. Mr. Heidt, Football Coach. Mr. Nixon, Negative Debate Team Coach. Joe Leisenring, Basketball Coach. Mr. Foley, Affirmative Debate Team Coach. 133 ’15 ! o?s’ Class Champs Erskine, C. Davidson, R. G. Carnahan, L. F. Sheehan, L. G. Pillars, R. F. Barden, Sub. Beagle, Sub. ’15 (Birls’ (Tlass Oeam Martha Williams, Capt., Forward Ruth Wood, Center Lillian Lewis, Forward Alice Cummings, Guard Marguerite Mottet, Guard Beatrice Blackmar, Side Center Ruth Sullivan, Sub. Norine Barnes, Sub. 135 Largus ty m 17 (Birls. Class Champs Marie Wilson, Side Center Beatrice Cowley, Center Mary Reed, Guard Florence Cook, Guard Eva Brouhard, Forward Helen Mitchell, Forward Thelma Peppers, Sub. 136 Class (Barnes The boys’ class basketball championship was won this year by the 1915’s as usual by defeating the juniors and sophomores. The seniors have won the champ- ionship of the school for three successive years, which is some record. Their only defeat was suffered in their freshman year at the hands of the 1912’s, and then only after a stiff battle and there was some doubt about the correctness of the tally at that time. A noticeable feature of the work of the seniors is the fact that they have won the championship each year with a somewhat different team than they had the year before. One can sec but little similarity in the freshman and senior teams of the 1915 class, and yet they were always equal to the occasion, as their record shows. The first game of the 1915 Class scries was played in the Y. M. C. A. gym- nasium between the juniors and freshmen. Although the game was close, the result was never in doubt, as the Sixtecns had a shade over their opponents through- out. The work of the freshmen, however, augurs well for future basketball in the Ottumwa High School, as several of their players showed unusual ability. In the second contest the seniors walked away from the sophomores, thus becoming eligible for the finals. The ’17s exhibited a goodly number of players, several of whom should help defend the Red and White in a year or two. The final game between the two upper class teams proved a disappointment, as a much better game was expected. The contest was slow and uninteresting, due mostly to the fact that the games were played so late in the season. For the third time in succession the Fifteens left the floor with the class championship tucked securely under their arm. In the girl’s games the seniors who suffered the loss of some of their experienced players, were forced to bow to their younger opponents, the sophomores. The ’15s who had won the class championship the year before, did not have high hopes to repeat their performance and the ’17s developed unusual strength, causing the defeat. The winning team was given a feed later in the season by their school mates at Claude Myers. The first games of the season were the Seniors vs. Juniors and the Sophomores vs. Freshmen contests, which were won by the first mentioned teams in interesting and hard fought games. The final game was played between the two winnere on the Y. M. C. A. floor as a curtain raiser to the Corning Game. The interest in the struggle was at high pitch, and the cheering was very enthusiastic. The game was good from_.aH stand- points, being closely contested throughout. The second year girls, however, ex- celled in team work, and by a spurt in the last half were able to carry off the victory. 137 ■ A ARGUS II ft ft ft y r MMm M O. 11 5. ttlfle (Hub OFFICERS President—Clyde Erskine Secretary—Vernon Downs Treasurer—Oscar Root Captain -Clyde Harty The Rifle Club has been formed out of popular demand. The work of or- ganizing is all that has been accomplished this year, but it is hoped that the Club will be a big thing in the future. It fi rnishcs one of the cleanest kinds of athletics and it is an activity that demands skill of the highest degree. 138 6 NOISIAia jpqu?P3) HP sr ior Talen6ar Sept. 7. School begins. Atmosphere becomes suddenly green. Sept. 9. Football practice held at West End grounds. Sept. 11. Red Harty returns after an absence of about a year. Sept. 14. Coach Heidt takes up his duties. Sept. 15. Carter and Baker make the prcplcts yell. Sept. 16. Anderson, McCarty and Duke ineligible. Sept. 18. Spiwak consults a physician regarding his eyes. (“ The Deep Purple”). . Sept 26 O. H. S. 7, Seymour 0, Schick jumps his board bill. Oct. 3. O. H. S. 33, Albia 0. . t , ... . Oct. 5. Coach Heidt and orchestra furnish entertainment in chapel. Night school begins. . Oct. 9. Mt. Pleasant heads parade about town in baby buggy. Oct. 10. O. H. S. 26. Mt. Pleasant 0. Funeral led by famous O. H. S. Band. Reception at High School building in evening. Oct. 16. Football team spends day in Des Moines. Game scheduled tor next day. m Oct. 17. O. H. S. 6, West High 56. Good Night! Oct. 20. Mr. Rice eats seventeen ‘‘Weenies” at commercial club feed. Oct. 21. McKee and Griffin get excused seventh period to go hunting. Oct. 24. O. H. S. 0, Cedar Rapids 6. Players attend Iowa-Minncsota game at Iowa City. Oct. 25. ‘‘Pig pen” secured for football games. Oct. 26. Test week. No Chapel. Curses! Oct. 28. Basketball girls hold masquerade at Y. W. C. A. Oct. 29. Chapel dismissed—too much talking. Oct. 30. Philo, McKinley. Freshmen and Sophomore parties. Oct. 31. O. H. S. gets raw deal at Marshal town. Nov. 4. Seniors and Juniors leave at 7:30 P. M. on hay rack parties. Nov. 5. Seniors and Juniors return to city at 2:30 (?) A. M. Some of them do. , , VACATION. Teachers at Des Moines— Hooray! Let cm stay. Nov. 7. O. H. S. 7, Burlington 0. Another reception. Nov. 10. Osky determines to break up the beef trust. . Nov. 14. O. H. S. 18, Oskaloosa 7. Davidson makes hit with chorus girl. Parade and bon-firc after game. Nov. 16. Davidson explains himself. The noted whistler whistles a whistling solo, in which he whistles. Nov 17 ’14 picture arrives. Some class (the picture, we mean). Nov 24. First issue of “Argus-News” out. Debating tryouts held. Nov. 26. O. H. S. 26, Chariton 0. Coach Heidt ‘‘sets up the football players at Claude’s. , Nov. 30. Foley’s brother gives some readings. Some brother Dec. 7. Sophomores give chapel program. 139 Dec. 7-11. Students get excused from classes to attend the murder trial. Dec. 8. Bovs hold first basketball practice. Dec. 9. Janitors Riley and Spiker clean out the library. Dec. 11. Girls 14. Beacon 8. Y. W. C. A. lights rival “Beacon lights.” Dec. 12. Coach Sims takes charge of basketball team. Dec. 14. Sixtccns and Sevcnteens drown out (?) the Fifteens in chapel—Not. Dec. 16. Mr. Foley spends 50 cents in Turner Thompson’s barber shop (for haircut and shave). Goes to sec (?) in evening. Dec. 17. Commercial Club has another feed. Mr. Williamson pulls Sherlock Holmes stunt— (Victims— Baker-Harty-Scott). Dec. 18. O. II. S. Girls 31, Fairfield 15. Dec. 19. ’15 class party at Shepherd’s. (Wee sma’ hours again). Dec. 20. (Sunday morning). Vernon Downs held up by an “unemployed” person on the way from his fraulein’s house after class party. Dec. 21. Weeping and wailing among Sixteens over Argus-News. Jerrv wishes us a “Merry Christmas.” Dec. 23. Christmas vacation. Dec. 29. Adam shoots pigeons. Dec. 30. Adam eats pigeons. Dramatic Club plav. Dec. 31. O. H. S. 26, 1912’s 34. Adam sick. Jan. 4 School begins. Desks and lockers cleaned out. Jan. 5. Gloom apjjears. Two players ineligible. Several pupils have clothes sjx)iled by jelly and butter on seats. (Oh, you preplets!) Jan. 6. Mr. Leonard serves time in jail. Reasan, n3w sheriff moves in. Jan. 7. Good news. Everyone getting 85 per cent the last three weeks of semester can escape final. While there’s life there’s hope. Jan. 8. O. H. S. 37, Mt. Pleasant 10. Mt. Pleasant players can’t sec Shantv. Jan. 12. Seniors “show off” by wearing winged collars. Jan. 13. Seniors and Juniors mix. ’15! 15! Rah! Rah! Rah! Free-for-all in assembly room. Kcyhoc makes hasty exit from room 24 through window. Seniors on top as usual until faculty “butts in.” Jan. 14. Collars conspicuous by their absence. Wonder why? (Inquire of Faculty). Jan. 15. Mr. Foley’s former professor spiels in special chapel. Folcv gets exposed. Girls 63, Pella 12. O. H. S. 22, Oskaloosa 46. O. H. S. Debaters 0. Mt. Pleasant 3. Wrath of the Gods brought upon us. Anyhow Girls win as usual. SOME TEAM. Jan. 18. Jerry hopes we all pass our finals. Jan. 21. McKinley and Lincoln blow-outs. Joe Lciscnring secured to coach team after Mr. Sims resigns. Jan. 22. O. H. S. 52, Burlington 13. Jan. 23. O. H. S. 37, Mt. Pleasant 28. Jan. 25. Greenishness of the atmosphere caused by the large number of preps further increased by the greenish tinge of the “Argus-News.” 140 | ' % y I 6,,,,,,,,,,V m s, '' flt. ARGUS (Talen6ar—(Continued Jan. 27. Chapman proves to Mr. Leonard that an immigrant must possess SI 5.00 to enter the United States. Jan. 29. O. H. S. 36, Fairfield 23. Feb. 2. Debating teams get cussed. Feb. 3. Preps arc taught to obey their peers by being thoroughly ducked. Feb. 5. Boys and girls win over Centerville and Batavia. Debating team loses to Sigoumcv. Feb. 6. O. H. S. 22, Grinncll 24. Feb. 8. Lincolns defeat McKinleys in chapel debate. Feb. 11. Debating team defeats Albia. Whereby we learn that Chapman was a pretty baby. Feb. 12. O. H. S. 14, Coming 32. Who cats the cake at Philo party? Feb. 13. O. H. S. 37, Csccola 25. Mr. Foley receives anonymous letter. Girls defeat Beacon. Feb. 15. Craver gets bawled out in chapel by Fairfield damsel. Feb. 19. Boys and girls win double header over Fairfield thereby causing Mr. Rice’s ambitions to be realized. Seconds lose to Williamsburg. Feb. 20. O. H. S. 31, Muscatine 24. Feb. 24. Kobcl and Anderson eligible. State championship prospects receive considerable boom. Feb. 26-27. Heme week. Three victories. “Jawn” Fcchan keeps time for Oskaloosa game. Revenge is sweet. March 1. For about the ’stecn hundredth time Ellsworth favors (?) us with a talk. (Cut it out!) Chapman decides to go to Iowa University on account of the pretty teachers there. March 4. Letters presented to football men. March 5. O. H. S. 52, Coming 16. More revenge. Sophs win over Seniors. The Seniors arc Some Sports. March 6. Ottumwa 39, Burlington 27. March 11. Declamatory contests at Grinncll and Sigourney. Of course we win. March 12-13. Four victories in two days. Can you beat it? March 15. Alarm clock disturbs chapel celebration. March 16. Ames Glee Club twitters. March 19-20. Who says we haven’t the best basketball team in the state. State Champs! March 22. Kobel finally favors us with an address. March 23. Silence of the chemistry laboratory is broken by Davy’s snoring. March 24. Mr. Nixon gives his well known essay on “Love.” March 25. Pete Calhoun “takes” charge of the motion picture machine at free moving picture show. March 27. O. H. S. 36, Freeport, 111., 29. “And some have greatness thrust non them.” 141 ' k „ r PM| m s W M MX (Talen ar—Continued March 28. Mr. Nixon takes a stroll to Agency in company with a member of the fair sex. March 31. Gordon Sumner receives a letter from a jane in Wisconsin con- gratulating him on his playing and suggesting that they exchange pictures. Dooley says “Nothing Doing.” April 3. Kobel has the first date of his young life. April 5. Foley undertakes to revive the track team. April 6. “Gotch” referees the championship wrestling match at Y. M. C. A. April 8. Don’t be tardy if you want to pass. April 9. O. H. S. 43. Exiles 35. April 12. Mr. Nixon tells us what Phi Beta Kappa is. Juniors defeat Frcshies. April 14. Mr Rice begins spring house cleaning. April 15. Sophs lose to Seniors. April 16. Bcx tiful moosic wafts gently on the breezes from Assembly R x)in. Seniors begin yearly chorus practice. April 17. Relay team takes fifth place at Des Moines. April 19. Fifteens win boys’ class basketball championship for third con- secutive year. First time ever accomplished by any O. H. S. Class. April 21. Messrs. Foley, Leonard and Nixon stay up all night to watch zee big fire. April 23. Seniors party at Graham’s. April 27. Ives Calhoun’s “louse” disappears mysteriously from in front of high school building. April 30. Latin play and concert. May 2. Mr. Nixon experiences some difficulty with his alarm clock. May 3. Argus Annual Chapel. 1,000 Annual Sale! May 8. Tri-State track meet at Fairfield. Ottumwa highest honors. Barden individual honor man. May 15. Hampton breaks one-half mile record at Iowa City 2-5. Barden wins 440. May 21. High School Night. Track meet at Des Moines. May 28. Junior-Senior reception. Sophomore-Freshmen Party. June 4. Seniors journey to Fairfield to see Cobum players. June 7. Athletic Chapel. Senior party at Rankin’s. June 8. Reception at Claude Myers’. June 10. Commencement. June 11. Alumni reunion. SO LONG! 142 p ’ m' A? % f a V A mw mm®. '' %% I I JE ER U Dfvimor The pages which follow are devoted to Humor, alleged and otherwise. If some of it shocks you, remember that we had to interest you somehow. If some of it makes you feel peevish, bear in mind that it is really an honor that your name is mentioned in these pages to be handed down from generation to generation. If some of it bores you, consider that even YOUR ingenuity is limited. If any of it amuses you why thanks awfully for the appreci- ation. We can only hope that you will grant us pardon for what mistakes we have made and credit for any success we may have achieved. In such spirit we dedicate to our f readers this section of Humor. .Alleged and Otherwise passed b? U)£ National doard of (Tensorsbip 143 ARGUS Wy jMMy WW X S f Af AW d , Y A WHEN THIS ANNUAL IS OUT. We shall rest, and faith we shall need it! Lie down for a minute or two— But not long, for when folks read this Annual We’ll have some explaining to do. Ishkabibblc! Now those who are good sports will be happy And never will trouble us more. But the guys what don’t like a good roasting They’ll be sore! Yes, ye Gods! They’ll be sore! Ishkabibblc! THE HIGH COST OF ANNUALS. Itemized account of the expenditures made by the 1915 Argus Annual Board to quell and explode any rumors being circulated (they generally are) to the effect that the aforementioned Board has used any funds for any other purpose than the duly authorized expenses. To our censorious and parsimonious accusers whoever they may be who arc or might be promulgating any nefarious allegations or prevarications: Tonsorial expenses (apply at Turner Thompson’s)............... S 60.00 Business Manager’s Jitney Bus rides................................... 7.75 Fines for suits for libel, etc., etc............................ 3245.00 Loss on Senior Panels............................................... 150.00 Premium on Life Insurance Policies for members of Board......... 200.00 Soothing Syrup for those “stung” in Joke Section................ 9.00 Light—(electric) and that on many subjects........................... 15.42 Real expense of putting out Annual.................................... 3.98 Salve for conscience—(breaking of 3rd Commandment)..................... .02 Grand Total............................................... $3691.17 Receipts............................................................. 3102.00 Total Loss................................................ $ 589.17 SO THERE! If our jokes seem stale. And you don’t like our tales, Don’t give us your knockeses—for You didn’t drop some grinds in our little Argus Boxes. BoVjgjL r' |a Who’s the nicest child in school ? Walter Duke. Who would never break a rule? Walter Duke. Who’s the cutest little boy. Who’s his mother’s pride and joy. Who should have a pretty toy? Walter Duke. Miss Krotter: “Can you describe a sea horse?” Chapman: “Yes’m; it’s the present tense of saw horse.” Foley: “The Japs make a liquor out of bamboo.” Leonard: “What do they call it?” Foley: “Bambooze.” Mr. A-Hi (In Economics): “Mauritz, why is it we have to work from morning ’till night?” M. Johnson: “It’s the only time we got. We sleep from night ’till morning ” Mister A-Hi: “It seems as if you sleep all the time, Mauritz.” Shanty: “Don’t you get tired of answering foolish questions?” Frank Gotch: “Yes, I’ve answered that one 20 times today!” Frank Gotch: “Yes, Karl, an Indian’s wife is called a squaw. Now what is an Indian baby called?” Shanty: “A Squawker.” Fay no attention to the coffee’s accusations, it has no grounds. Don’t be sentimental. Only soup spoons. A TOAST. Women’s hair, beautiful hair. What words of praise I utter! But Oh. how sick it makes me feel To find it in the butter! You may rave about youth and beauty. And everything else like that, But the girl worth while, is The one that can smile While wearing a last year’s hat. 145 DUKES MIXTURE Once there was a little boy whose name was Robert Recce. And every Friday afternoon he had to speak a piece. So many pieces thus he learned that soon he had a store Of recitations in his head and still kept learning more. And now this is what happened; he was called upon one week And totally forgot the piece he was about to speak. His brain he cudgeled. Not a word remained within his head! And so he spoke at random and this is what he said: “My beautiful, my beautiful, who standest proudly by, It was the schooner Hesperus the breaking waves dashed high! Why is the Forum crowded? What means this stir in Rome? Under a spreading chestnut, there is no place like home. When Freedom from her mountain height cried “Twinkle little star” Shoot if you must this old grey head. King Henry of Navarre. Roll on, thou deep and dark blue castled crag of Drachenfels, My name is Norval, on the Grampian Hills ring out. wild bells! If you arc waking, call me early, to be or not to be, The curfew shall not ring tonight! O woodman spare that tree! Charge, Chester charge! On Stanley, on! and let who will be clever. The boy stood on the burning deck, but I go on forever. Some people can make more noise than a mule in a tin barn. Innocent Prof. (Foley): “I think it is splendid the way the young men always wait for the girls to get on the street cars first. Grape-nuts! H. P. W. Ruth Hampton: “Why did you take off your hat to that girl? You don’t know her do you?” Clyde Harty: “No-er-but my brother docs and this is his hat.” Don Orelup: “I wonder what makes my ankles so weak.” Teacher: “They arc carrying a big calf around.” Anyhow, there is some advantage in having a wooden leg. You can fasten up your socks with thumb tacks. Smitty: “Have you a thumb tack?” Carter: “No, but here’s a finger nail.” g«g !!fiSi5i5!%SiS«5 jj| mi . x ' 'h w w M£ w '- % mA y M “What is your name?” asked Mr. Foley. “Juel ” Mr. Foley: “You should say ‘Julius’.” Next day to Bill Harsch: “What is your name?” Ans. “Billious.” Little Johny (to Sparling): “That’s Bessie’s cup you are drinking out of.” “Ribs”: “I feel honored. Who is Bessie; your sister?” Johny: “Nope—my fox terrier.” Martha Williams: “Is this a second hand store?” Jonas: “Yes, mam.” Martha: “Well. I want one for my watch.” Mr. Rice (to Hotel Clerk): “I want accomodations for myself and wife.” Clerk: “Suite?” Mr. Rice: “You bet she is.” Principal parts of the Latin verb “to laugh”: Laugho, snickere, collopsi, bustum “Mother,” asked Charley, “is it correct to say you ‘water the horse,’ when he is thirsty and you give him a drink ?” “Yes my dear,” answered his mother. “Well, then,” said Sticky, picking up a saucer, “I’m going to milk the cat ” ADVICE TO FRESHMEN Snow is white Coal is black, If your pants arc loose, Pull in the slack. Mary had a little engine, She run it very well Mary died and went to heaven And the engine went—Toot! toot! ♦ Miss Merritt: “Take the black berry for instance, when it’s green it’s red.” A Milwaukee girl cut off her hair in her sleep. The Ottumwa girls yank it off before they go to sleep. 147 Mason Armstrong tries some fancy acrobatic stunts on two legs of his chair and comes to grief on the floor. Miss Merritt kindly offers him another chair, but he needs sympathy. “Charles Glew” said the teacher, “give me a sentence in which the word not- withstanding is used.” Charles, not daunted in the least at the size of the word, answered : “The man wore out his pants, but notwithstanding.” A little iron—A cunning girl. A box of jx)wder—A pretty girl. A little rain, away she goes. A homely girl with a freckled nose. An Argus-News item says: “They are going to introduce little Scotch cows no larger than a Newfoundland dog for city use.” Now you’ll know where the condensed milk comes from. The Four Ages of Hair. Bald, Fuzz, Is, Was. When old Mother Hubbard Seeks bones in the cupboard, She finds it no longer bare; Her sons are school tutors— Their pupils crap shooters— So that’s why the bones arc there. Homer Gardner: “There’s something preying on my mind.” Hazel Judd—“Never mind, dear, it will soon starve to death.” History Student: “Mr. Leonard. I heard that a woman got leprosy from wear- ing a wig.” Mr. Leonard: “Yes. it’s so. I have always said that people get diseases from rats.” Mrs. Herborg: “Mr. Herborg, that’s the third time I told you to get some lard, and yet you have forgotten it.” Mr. Herborg: “Yes, it’s so greasy that it slipped my mind.” 148 The Class of 1915 is rhade up of great personages. Some were bom wise, others have acquired wisdom, and yet some of them will get married. K. Baker: “You ought to have heard what great things a noted Phrenologist said about my head.” Hugh Riley: “Don’t believe him. there is nothing in it.” “A BIRD” Miss Blackmar: “Why do you say Jessie Wolfe is such a bird?” E. Neasham: “Well, he is chicken-hearted and pigeon-toed, has the habits of an owl, likes to wear a swallow tail coat and collars with wings, he is always acting the goose and he is a perfect jav.” Smithy: “Once I found an address of a girl on an egg and—” Carter: “Some chicken.” When first Shanty came to see her He showed a timid heart, And even when the lights were low. They sat this — — — far apart. But as their love grew warmer Each showed its love and bliss And even when the lights were lit. They sat upcloselikethis. THE MURDER The night was dark and dreary, The rain was falling fast. When out of a lonely alley. A stranger was seen to pass. Hist! He carried in his knotty hand A heavy wooden slug. He crawled upon his hands and knees As if in want of blood. Hist! Then all was in deathly silence, Then came an awful thud. And there lay bleeding on the ground A dead mosquito bug. Crushed! 149 y ANY WOMEN’S CHOICE There is a boy in our dear school That, believe us girls, he is no fool. He has you guessing night and day And doing whatever he might say. You all are crazy about this chap Who has that ingrown physic map. When he gets mad he is some raver, And so they named it Charlie Craver. The steam-boat left the landing; We heard the steam-lx at’s bell, The stcam-boat’s boiler busted. The steam-boat went to—toot! . They met one day by chance, They’ll never meet again; I’ll vow. T’was sad, the meeting of the two; A freight train and a cow. LOVE O love, let us love with a love that loves, living on with a love forever; For a love that loves not the love it should love I not such a love will sever. But when two lovers love this lovable love, Love, lover with a love that’s best. And the love loving lovable, love lasting love Loves on in a pure lover’s loveliness. A little piece of tin and a little piece of board. Just nail the two together and you have a little FORD, To run a Jitney line, just paint a little sign, And run in opposition to the Traction Company’s line. Dear Editor: “The writing fluid in our room is very sluggish. What will make the ink well ?” FRESHMAN. Answer: “If it is Carter’s ink, give it Carter’s Little Liver Pills. The train went speeding by, A man sat on the back dragging his feet. Longfellow. 150 LOST BUT RETURNED. The class sat breathlessly awaiting the hotshot questions which they knew to be due on this day of days. The professor of Physics entered. “Class,” quoth he. “You may be excused for a half hour while I go out in the West End to my home for my notes.” The class left the Lab. and reassembled in half an hour, but no Professor. They assembled in the self-same Lab. the next day. No Prof. They assembled there day after day, but still no Prof. In time they graduated. Some failed in life. Others gained success. Some l ccame deceased—(died)—(croaked)—(became extinct). Anyhow a good many years later, a bewhiskered old man entered the room and said. “Now I will take my class, I missed one of those West End cars and had to wait for the next one. This is the cause of my little delay. I hope you will pardon me.” Charlie Cravcr: “Perk, you won’t put in anything about me. will you?” Perk: “No.” (?) Lloyd Carter claims that he never stole anything, but we arc aware of one time when he hooked a screen door. There is a peril in every bliss, In every kiss, there is a doggone bactillus. The gas was leaking in the Lab., He lit a match to find it. The gas is leaking just the same. But he doesn’t seem to mind it. There are two boys in our class, Who are most wondrous wise. They hold each other’s hands in public, But at the girls they never make eyes. Now when they find this talc is out, With all their might and main, Will Dreamy Overturf and Willie Harsch Deny this—but all in vain. There arc two Seniors, Vernon and “Bill” Whom you couldn’t move with a Cascarct Pill; Examine them closely, I’m sure that you will See them side by each other beside another still. 151 V W M k i| ARGUS j, I S Mys MM VMtMfarrr 2 Hey diddle diddle, Philip Blake’s fiddle. The Freshmen they bark at the moon. The Sophs they look wise and the Seniors ARE wise, But the Juniors do nothing but spoon. Bennie is a fusscr. Bennie is a thief, He has stolen Allic’s heart Is our firm belief----NOT. Hickory, dickory dock. Hear the .Court House clock, When the clock strikes four. Davie studies some more, Hickory, dickory dock. Father ruefully gazed on his last shilling. “Money has wings, and house rents make it fly,” he said. “Yes,” said his fifteen-year-old son, Charlie, “and some houses have wings, for I have seen many a house fly.” “You’re smarter than your old dad, maybe son. but I always thought that no part of a house except the chimney flue.” It was a dark night. A man was riding a bicycle with no lamp. He came to a crossroads, and did not know which way to turn. He felt in his pocket for a match. He found but one. Climbing to the top of the i olc, he lit the match carefully and in the ensuing glimmer read: “Wet Paint.” (Oh. Spencer Smith. Why did you buy some new pants?) “I read in the paper the other day that a scientist saw a mosquito weeping.” “Pooh! That’s nothing; who hasn’t seen a moth ball?” Perhaps a little joke or slam Has touched you very sorely, Take it meekly as a lamb Lest we hand it out much morelv. 152 OL NOISIAId Stung! 35? “3 e6” Tfart? The early morning sun pouring in at the open window brought into bold relief the huddled heap on the bed. A string also came in at the window and ended at some indeterminate spot under the covers. Without warning the string was drawn taut, released and drawn taut again. In the course of this operation several grunts issued from the innermost recesses of the bundle and it rolled to the other side of the couch. Then all was quiet. Once more the string was pulled until it groaned under the strain. This time the form evidenced greater signs of life. The covers went through several con- vulsions and ended in an eruption which revealed the head and shoulders of a small freckled face. He sat bolt upright in bed, yawned and rubbed his eyes dimly aware of a throbbing pain in his foot. His eyes wandered about the room dazedly taking in the familiar objects and at last rested on the string. Then he remembered. The string was tied to EVERYONE— Who Has Wooed Success --with printer’s ink and newspaper space, comes to realize that it is not so much what you SAY today as what you DO tomorrow, Just now the whole store is replendent with new spring style suits with soft rolling lines to coat front and vest lapel, with all the clever little touches here and there that give clothes their individuality. We urge all men and young men to enjoy Good Clothes at prices which are never at vari- ance with good judgment. Young Men’s Suits — $10 to $30 The Good Clothes Store MARTIN’S A Store For All the People 232-234 East Main Ottumwa, Iowa These Young People Received their Training for a SUCCESSFUL Business Career in the IOWA SUCCESS SCHOOL Raymond Sisson, Assistant Cashier, Sharpsburg Bank. Ona M. Fritz, People’s Savings Bank, Blakesburg, Iowa. Fim L. Williams, Ottumwa National Bank, Ottumwa, la. Mildred St. John, Lorimor Bank, Lorimor, Iowa. Arthur Bartlett, Court Reporter, Ottumwa, Iowa. Rudolph F. Johnson, Civil Service, Net Lake, Minn. Jack Bradley, Civil Service, Spokane, Wash. Fred D. Wilson, Civil Service, Duluth, Minn. THE IOWA SUCCESS SCHOOL, Ottumwa, Iowa, is open today and you have an opportunity to commence your preparation for a success- ful career as a high-class Stenographer; to Ixjcomc a thorough Bookkeeper; to pass the United States Civil Service Examination; or to secure a posi- tion as Court Rcix rter. These four fields Stenography, Accounting, Civil Service. Court and General Reporting—offer not only the best salaries, but the best opportunities for great advancement to the young man or woman today. The preparation is not hard. The necessary training is interesting. WHY NOT DECIDE TO ENTER THE IOWA SUCCESS SCHOOL THIS TERM? WHY NOT COME TO THIS DECISION TO-DAY? You would not postpone success, would you? Then do not postpone the training that makes for success. Call, telephone or write about this matter tomorrow. Don’t wait another day. Iowa Success School NEW UTT BUILDING OTTUMWA, IOWA. Day and Night School Open All Year. 156 yttv (Compliments to yttv lAlma MZater 6006 016 O.Tf. S. CECIL R. CORRICK — INSURANCE his toe and Pug Norman was pulling on the other end of it. He threw back the covers and brought the suffering member into view. The cord had been tied around it all night cutting off the circulation, and now it was a of pale grayish hue. This was a contretemps which had not been reckoned with but why worry over such a trivial matter. He tore himself free and springing from the bed ran to the window. As his head appeared through the opening, a thin-legged, barefooted urchin stole from the shelter of an adjacent tree and stationed himself under the aixnaturc. “What time is it Pug?” came from above. “Five o’clock, you’d better get a move on!” “Is it in yet?” “I dunno, I suppose so.” “Alright, I’ll be right down.” ASK US ABOUT Silo Tile Cut to Lay to A Circle M orev Clay Products Co. w OTTUMWA, IOWA 157 California! - Colorado!! - European War!!! - Oh! What is a Vacation Without a CAMERA ---?--- ■ Buy one today at .pboto Shop WE RENT CAMERAS FILMS PURCHASED HERE Developed Free and we pay return postage no matter where you are Just Mail Your Kodak Work --to-- The Photo Shop 108 N. Court St. Ottumwa, Iowa 158 You will Recall those Happy School Days and Many Friends Best With Kodak Snapshots WHEN FINISHED AT The Photo Shop 108 N. Court St. Ottumwa. Iowa. CAMERAS FOR SALE AND RENT. FILMS ALWAYS IN STOCK. ALSO EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC FOR THE KODAKER. FINISHING IN 22 HOURS. 159 The head was pulled in and Edward, the hope and pride of a God-fearing, church-going family, busied himself with his morning’s toilet. Usually he rose at seven o’clock, struggled into what was known in street parlence as a “hard boiled” shirt, slicked down his unruly locks, brushed his teeth, and descended to to the dining room where he sat stiff backed through a nerve racking “non-conver- sation” breakfast. But this morning some demon of sin possessed him. He slid hurriedly into a flimsy, ill-fitting shirt and an evil-looking pair of trousers. With one hesitating backward look he climbed out upon the roof of the front porch and clambered to the ground. Keep Your “Snaps” in Albums from THE PHOTO SHOP The 104 E. Main Street New York Office, 7 W. 22d. Style is the first thing you look for in a garment; material is the sec- ond, workmanship the third and price the fourth. It is easy enough to get one or two of the above desidcratums together, but for all four to be combined in a garment is another matter. We have built up a wonderful cloak and suit business—second to none in the country— by successfully mingling the four features enumer- ated above in a manner peculiarly their own. LET US SHOW YOU THE CORRECT THING IN WOMENS, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S WEAR. 160 Harper Mclntire Co. 105 E. Main St. Ottumwa, Iowa was made when we opened up our Sporting Goods Department_________ Our customers want the Best articles for the different sports, and we carry a Full Line of Spaulding, Goldsmith and Reach Base Ball, Tennis, Golf, Volley Ball, Basket Ball, Foot Ball and Gymnasium Goods. Sports Clothing, Shoes and Sweaters. Fishing Tackle, Guns and Ammunition. Satisfaction Always Guaranteed. 161 C o{fl£A X $.u£tuXC, Ol)£ Hfub CLOTHIERS OTTUMWA. IOWA “Pendennis” by name. For a youth of fashion. A bit novel and in thorough good taste, a bit away from the monotonously regular two and three button coats. If you’ll drop in and try one on, you’ll buy it without question. No salesman- ship required. Further you won’t be urged, as we prefer to have you comfortable in mind whenever you call. They bear this label tffolfuv) cj 0u(fmc STYLED IN NEW YORK BY C an peeft which will assure comfort and ser- vice. Our label assures absolute value. Ol)e (Bra6uation (Bift When the girl or boy graduates from school or college there comes a most natural and befitting opportunity for the giving of something as a memento for the occasion. Graduation is a milestone in the career of the young jjeoplc—whence there arc two roads branching. One goes on to further study—the other leads directly into the activities of life. So important a milestone should be marked by a lasting remembrance— some article of artistic and actual value. We should be most happy to aid you in the selection of a graduation gift by showing you any single article or the entire stock. Vrnold Jewelry an6 tlusic (Lo. 113 EAST MAIN ST. 162 GLOBE TEA CO. DISTRIBUTORS OF High Grade Imported aud Domestic Table Delicacies HEADQUARTERS FOR FERNDELL BRAND “GOOD THINGS TO BAT” PHONE: GLOBE CENTRAL PARCEL POST DELIVERY To Help YOU Buy Satisfactorily is our idea of the purpose of a shoe store. To that end, we have selected the lines which represent the best in Shoe Fash- ions. We have everything for Mens’ Womens’ and Childrens’ feet. Hagberg Peterson SHOE ECONOMISTS He joined his companion in crime and the adolescences moved off in the di- rection of the railroad yards. Pug Norman, Ted’s hero and idol, was the son of a drunkard who lived just around the corner from the Harvey homestead. He went anywhere at any time and it was rumored that he had even associated with real bums. Not only was he the leader of the gang, but the best fighter. Owing to his humble parentage several of the younger generation had tried to supercede this young dictator and dislodge him from such sujxjrnal regions, but they had been quickly disallusioncd by this firey, hard-hitting young Irishman. The boys wended their way through the silent streets, stopping ever and anon 163 Iowa Cloak and Millinery Co. Up-to-Date Ladies Outfitters Corner Court and Main Streets, Second Floor. Always the latest styles in Ladies’ and Misses’ Nifty Outer Apparel will be found here first. We cordially invite the teachers and pupils of the Ottumwa Public Schools to visit our show room and inspect our displays Always Pleased lo Have You Look When the time comes to furnish the Home REMEMBER WE GIVE THE BEST VALUES AND A SQUARE DEAL TO ALL. Martin Furniture and Carpet Co. to gaze hungrily at the bright colored posters which proclaimed to the world that on July 10, Carter’s World’s Greatest Circus would show in Mapleton. Yesterday they had stood before these by the hour, but today they created only a momentary charm. By mutual consent they had taken to the road and as they plodded along, the dust oozed up between their toes. This was an altogether new and unusual sensation for Edward and he spent several blocks thinking about it. They rounded the last corner and came into the yards where the circus trains lay on a siding. The men, wearied by long hours of labor, slept on the flat cars under dew-laden tarpaulins. The boys wandered the length of the train taking in the large wagons, funny cars and sleeping coaches. They had just gained the 161 Some Particularly Smart ------------SUITS---------- Are “Blossoming Out” Here Today Just a hint of them in our show-windows—but the full assortment inside—an assortment that is rich in novelty as to cut, coloring and fabric. Assort- ments arc fullest right now. Prices range $10, $12.50, $15 and up to $25 Our Hat and Furnishings Stock Arc full of pleasing surprises for the young man. THE NEW THINGS, THE CHOICE THINGS. We’ll not disappoint you. Dysart Pearson 165 T. H. BHUCHMAN LADIES AND GENTS TAILORING Fine Custom Tailoring EXPERT WORKMANSHIP Cleaning mid Pressing Accordion-Plaiting Buttons to match your gowns. IHaU’s Chocolates This is the age of specialists. In order to perfect one’s knowledge and skill in a certain line it is necessary to devote time and thought towards that object. Our line is making candy, and we have devoted years to the busi- ness. The result is that our products are as perfect as experience will make them. TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED. Walter O. Dfall (Lo. (Sweetmeat Specialists) Ottumwa. : Towa 166 IF------- you want anything pertaining to a Pump, Incubator, Wagon, Engine, Cream Separator or Farm Implement of any kind, here is the place to come to save time. I give sendee with every purchase. JAS. H. SHEPHERD 209-211 West Main Street. Ottumwa, Iowa. New Phone 664 Old Phone 251 - Red latter when a fat red-faced man dropped from the steps of the nearest car and made his way up the tracks. With his appearance, men and horses sprang into view like magic and in a few minutes the “Flying Squadron” rumbled down the incline and was on its way to the lot. Then the unloading began in earnest. The cages were wheeled to the ground and hurried away. The wagons were unblocked, horses hitched to them and started faster than the boys could follow. Everything seemed bustle and confusion ,but with it all there was some definite, clock-like order of events. The fiat cars were neatly emptied when two roughly dressed men pushed past the absorbed boys and began wrestling with the door of what might have been JOHN MORRELL. CO., PACKERS. OTTUMWA, IOWA Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal Mutton, Sausages, Canned Meats, Cooked Pickled Meats. THE CELEBRATED “IOWA’S PRIDE” HAMS BACON. Packing House Located in the Heart of Iowa’s World Famed Corn Belt. 167 The Pendulum of Style Swings Our Way tj Our Young Men's Suils are Jauntily Styled. 1 Our Young Men's Furnish- ings are of the Exclusive Kind. 1 Our Young Men's Shoes are the smartest and first for Style. The TRUEFIT CO. “A True-fit Always” 103-105 HAST MAIN 118 SOUTH COURT A. ODENWALDER F. H. CARTER We carry a complete line of woods suitable for manual training work, includ- ing Curley Cypress. A. Odenwalder Co. Lumber, Mill Work, Cement and Plaster VARNISH, PAINTS, GLASS Cor. Iowa Ave. Old Phone 147-B and Main Street New 743 16S J. F. DINGS THE PURE FOOD GROCER w We Pride Ourselves on the Appearance of our Store... Try Our Rousted Coffee. Wc Roast Coffee Daily. Visit Our Store. It’s Aroma is Appetizing. ISotlt IMionew 1(5(5 Market Phone 9 17-X Wapello and Second Streets q 50 Cent Hooks and New Copyrights. Rooks and Records for Commencement. Corner Court and Second Strecta CRESCENT DRUG BOOK COMPANY an overgrown stock car. Ted pressed up close so as not to miss anything. The door squeaked open and one of the men climbed in. They could hear him talking to something or someone inside. “Good morning, Mam; get over, Boo; behave yourself, Jumbo.” Pug stepped up to the man on the ground and tugged boldly on his sleeve. “What they got in there?” he inquired. “Them’s the bulls.” answered the showman without looking around. Pug did not consider this very enlightening information but his curiosity was soon appeased. A gang-plank was thrown into place and a few minutes later the first man reappeared, leading a large elephant. 160 “I bet I could do that,” ventured Edward. “Naw you couldn’t, but I could,” corrected Pug. Ted did not contradict him for he new the penalty for such loosc-tonguedness. Man and beast halted at the foot of the runway and the trouper happened to notice the wide-eyed, open-mouthed Edward. A good natured smile illuminated his face. ‘‘Hello kid, what do you think of her?” Ted wiggled puppy-like at being noticed by such a great personage and ad- vanced to inspect the monstrous brute. ‘‘Don’t it hurt to stick it with that iron stick?” ‘‘Oh, it used to, but they get hardened to it.” By this time the other elephants had been brought out and were lined up OUR POLICY Is to give our customers “BETTER GOODS FOR THE SAME MONEY OR THE SAME GOODS FOR LESS MONEY.” OUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT IS STRICTLY UP-TO DATE. A FEW OF THE LINES WE CARRY Ladies’ Waists, Silk Gloves, Neckwear. Misses and Children’s Middy Blouses and Dresses, Muslin Underwear, Gauze Underwear, Ladies’ Under- skirts, Hosiery, Ribbons, Breakfast Caps, Jewelry, Handkerchiefs, Wash Goods, Table Linens, Curtain Scrims and Nets. Ladies Coverall Aprons is a specialty with us—we give you the best cover-all apron in Ottumwa at the price. Suit Cases, Traveling Bags, Misses and Children’s Spring and Summer Hats at popular prices. Boys and Mens’ Shirts, Neckties, Socks and Underwear. PUTNAM BRIDGEMAN “THE CASH STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY.” 170 pierce, jpboto rapfyer 20$ So. Mtarket Street TREATS EVERYONE RIGHT CHESTER TROWBRIDGE, Props. C. S. LANE, Asst. Mgr. HOTEL FRASIER EUROPEAN PLAN HATES 75c, SI.00 and SI.50 OTTUMWA IOWA holding each others tails with their trunks, ready for the march to the show grounds. When they were ready to start, Ted’s new friend suddenly had an inspiration. “Say, how’d you like to ride on old Mam?” he asked. “Wou-would you let me?” stammered Edward. “Sure, come on over here! Down Mam, down,” he commanded. Obedient to her master’s voice the old elephant dropped to her knees. Before he realized what was happening, he was astride the animal’s neck and on his way to the grounds. He waved a chubby hand to the now envious Pug and settled back to enjoy the ride. “Well, what do you think of it now?” questioned the animal man when they had reached the lot. J. G. PARKS, YOUR DRUGGIST Ansco Cameras, Base Ball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Etc. TRY OUR SODA SERVICE COR. MAIN COURT STS. 171 HEADQUARTERS -----F O R-- Complete lines of Tennis, Baseball, Foot Ball and all kinds of Athletic Goods.... Shea-Spilman Hardware Co. 210 Mast Mjiin Street Only the very finest type of tailor- work can make a suit retain its character and shapeliness. Fashion Park Styles represent the best-the very best. And, the very best dressers wear them. The Fashion Park Agency CRAMBLIT POLING CLOTHIERS “The Store of Greatest Values’’ 172 When asking for Good Things to Eat, ask for For a sweet, delicious but mild nerve snstainer, use Mamma's Choice Coffee BOTH WELL KNOWN IN OTTUMWA J. II. Merrill Co. Books, Stationery School Supplies TKerrick i!)owns DRUGGISTS CORNER COURT 8c SECOND STREETS Athletic Goods Prescriptions “That’s fine. I think I’ll be a show man when I grow up.” “You’d better not think too much about it.” he replied and began driving stakes to which he intended to chain the elephants. While he was thus engaged. Ted’s gaze chanced to travel in the direction of the distant town clock. The hands 1 jointed to ten minutes after six. This was a fact not to be lightly dealt with for he realized that he must be home before his presence was missed. He gave the big elephant one more affectionate glance and tore himself away. But his friend saw him. “Hey, come back here.” “I gotta go home.” “Well I want to ask you something.” 173 174 When- You want to see a High Class or Funny Picture, always go to the and you will never miss seeing one. The BEST and LARGEST MIRROR SCREEN WEST OF CHICAGO W. V. SILVERS, Owner Ted hurried back. “Do you want to go to the show?” began the circus man confidentially. Ted shook a vigorous affirmative. “Now I’ll tell you what to do. You go home and get me a pair of your father’s shoes and I’ll let you in the show this afternoon.” “What will papa say?” “Oh, he won’t care. You don’t need to tell him anything about it.” “Don’t you think he would?” “How could he care if he didn’t know anything about it?” “Alright, if he won’t care, I’ll do it.” He ran all the way home and succeeded in gaining entrance before his absence was noticed. Swirles’ for Dry Goods and Ladies Furnishings 112 East Main Street “The Store that simply won't be undersold 175 OTTUMWA’S Foremost Clothing Fsf nhlislimonj ii as Heeii for More Than 40 Years. MORE SO TODAY THAN EVER. STRICTLY ONE PRICE. Everything marked in Plain Figures. We cxcell in Service and careful attention to the wants of our customers and which includes you and everyone within a radius of many miles. 4 ‘And the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house—and it fell not for it was founded upon a ‘Rock’.” The J. B. SAX CO. THE CORRECT PLACE TO BUY YOUR FOOTWEAR IS IN AN EXCLUSIVE STORE. MAKE THIS YOUR HEADQUARTERS WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR REAL FOOTWEAR. 106 EAST MAIN STREET. 176 WHAT IS THE USE OF STICKING TO A CERTAIN BRAND OF COFFEE WHEN A TRIAL CAN WILL SHOW YOU A BETTER ONE, A COFFEE YOU ARE SURE TO LIKE BETTER. Stimulo Coffee is a delicate, rich, perfectly balanced coffee which is always the same and always superior. Because of its scientific blend (our secret) combined with the roasting and grinding we give it. Stimulo is a full-strength coffee, rich in flavor but not heavy in effect. Supplies all cravings for heavy coffee, yet is good for normal constitutions. Is the best too good for you? Then know Stimulo. Your grocer has it. ’Phone or call in for a can to-day. Sec what your family says tomorrow. -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- Once more within the sanctuary of his room, the morning’s events stepping as they had on each others heels, marched in an unending procession across his mind. The stealthy morning walk with Pug, the busy scene in the railroad yards, his brief acquaintance with the showman, the ride on the elephant and. last of all, his promise. As he came to this the procession stopped and he realized for the first time the stupidity of hit intended crime. He thought of his father firmly set in ways of righteousness and what he would think of this state of affairs but nevertheless he could not bring himself to repent his hasty promise or shrink from the inevitable outcome. With his mind once made up, he was not long in acting. Hastily disrobing, he arrayed himself in his customary immaculate attire and descended to the usual as before stated non-convcrsational breakfast. This daily agony having been dispensed with, Edward ambled out into the Edward Weeks, B. O. Worrell, L. L. Smclser, President Vice President Manager Ottumwa Conservatory of Music 126 WEST SECOND STREET 177 Pgtey Etflev QmMfry mid Varied Assortments.. claim particular attention and -sure atffcmcting customers to tMs stosre fiom far and near. 22222 COA g, BUOT2J� BB SSSRS, skirts, waists, siil jss, ID ISSS XZoO'UZ AiVJj AC- CESSORIES- 2 2 2 2 2 S. C. CULLEN CO. Eat FHUITO-WHEAT Wholesome and Delicious MAIIK IN OTTUMWA, IA.. U. S. A. ASK YOUR GROGER FOR IT. M aniifact ured By Farmers' Mill. Elevator and Cereal Company 178 OTTIMWA. IOWA Young Mens’ Christian Association Not merely a gymnasium or a swimming pool, but a Young Men’s CHRISTIAN Association, whose aim is:— To direct energy. To develop latent ability. To eliminate undesirable habits. To make Christian character. Social. Educational PHYSICAL, RELIGIOUS Rates within the reach of everybody. No one can afford to be without a membership. yard to await the time for action. He seated himself in the shade of a large o’er spreading patriarch, a specie of the apple family, and whiled away the time drawing mental pictures. The most vivid of these was that of Pug steeped in perspiration and circus smells, toiling back and forth in the blazing sun bending under the weight of a more than ordinarily large water-bucket. For this drudgery he was to receive the miserly compensation of seeing the show free of charge. Now with Edward it was different. For rendering a slight service to humanity, or, in other words, for confiscating his father’s shoes and delivering them to one of the needy, he was not only to sec the show free, but make a life long friend as well. And so dinner time came and went. About one o’clock Ted approached his mother and begged her permission to go to the circus grounds. The Largest Selection of Blue Serges at $20.00, $22.50, $27.50 up to $35.00 Elliott Eros. TAILORS OUR MOTTO IS QUALITY. 226 East Main Street 179 We Thrive on Trivial Accidents! Where there arc children, the money saved in cleaning, dyeing, renovating and scouring their cleanablc clothes is a big item in the year’s expense account. There is much we can save and renew—that you might think would have to be replaced. To reduce this to a minimum and get a maximum of satisfaction and saving with the least possi- blc work, worry, and expense— see us. A telephone call is sufficient. The Wardrobe CLINT ADLER 108 South Green Street New Phone 1675 Old 384 Havana Seconds! 5c CIGAR 5c Very Mild and Aromatic AVOID STRONG CIGARS “Ask Your Doctor” 180 He is Not Running for Pleasure— But because he had “PUT IT OFF.” He knew “IT” was there—but it hadn’t hurt him “YET.” Delays are costly, both in time and money. DO IT NOW! DR. W. L. DUNNING DR. G. A. RALSTON OVER CENTRAL DRUG STORE “You may go, Edward,” she told him, “But be sure and get home before your father docs.” Before she was through speaking, he was half way up the stairs. With the hardest part of the plot over with. Edward once more waxed jubilant. He hummed a light air and, turning down the hall, entered his father’s room. There were his shoes lined up in neat array along the wall. Ted hesitated NONE SO GOOD AS “MARY JANE BREAD” 120-122 East Second Street Lowenberg’s Bakery 181 Ol)e Howq (tafe W E cater to particular people. Short orders and picnic lunches our specialty. Why not try our Sunday Dinner when you are too hot and tired to cook your own? 107 East Second Street. DAVIES BROS. over them. Would his friend want tan or black and maybe he would prefer low cuts to high shoes. After a moment of indecision he grabbed up a pair of square toed patent leathers, the pride of his father’s stock in trade. He then wrapped them in a convenient week-old newspaper and, stepping across the room, tossed them out the window. His aim was good and they landed just on the other side of the hedge. Lagomareino-Grupe Co. OF IOWA OUR RECORD ESTABLISHED Burlington 1875 Clinton 1907 Cedar Rapids 1894 Keokuk 1911 Creston 1901 Centerville 1914 Davenport 1903 Estherville 1914 Dubuque 1905 St. Louis 1915 Ottumwa 1906 WATCH US GROW 182 Society Brand Clothes The Commence- ment of-- “1915 AUTHENTIC NEW STYLES DESIGNED BY A. G. PEINE, MOST FAMOUS OF DESIGNERS OF MENS’ CLOTHES. NOW BEING DISPLAYED IN THE SHOW WINDOWS AND CLOTHING SECTIONS OF THE Iowa Clothing and Shoe Co. “House of Quality’’ OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE GRADUATE OF 1915. Sole Distributors of Hirsh Wickwire, Society Brand and Clothcraft Clothes Corner Main and Court Streets. 183 DON'T LET A SPOTTING PROCESS BE GOOD ENOUGH LET US DRY CLEAN YOUR CLOTHES AND CLEAN EVERY THREAD OF THE FABRIC. DYEING AND DRY CLEANING DEPARTMENT Iowa Steam Laundry Co. WHITE WAGONS Edward turned and stumbled down stairs. His heart was playing a tattoo in his throat but he tried to act unconcerned while under the critical gaze of his fond parent. After loitering around the house for awhile to show his mother that not even a circus day could disturb his peace of mind, he sought the nearest route of egress, the back door. He strolled along calmly until he came to the alley. Then turning, he soon GROCERY AND MARKET FHE CLEAN STORE New Phone 537 1693 Old Phone 146 Corner Ash and Main Streets 184 Ottumwa Stamp Works 217 EAST MAIN STREET --- HEADQUARTERS FOR -- Fame Leather ©©©ds, Stationery, Novelties, Fountain Pens, Etc. 1! especially Invite you to see ©uar Latest Styles ©f Ladies Leather Hand Sags in Fine and Hare Leathers, also oar Choice Movelties, Toilet Sets, and Traveling Companions. Large Stock of Beautiful Stationery. Let ‘as slbiow y©a the Finest Stock of (goods ever Shown in tlhe City. 185 •fuiljl, OTAiuir-rrsE iprices right Oxfords, Pumps and Colonials Our stocks for Spring and Summer are now very complete. We are justifiably proud of the show- ing we are ready to make. It will give us a pleasure to have you visit us very soon. Whether you buy or not. we will feel well repaid if you will just come in and look. Dainty, Delightful Different Dorothys $3.50 to $5.00 Spring Beauties” That is the best term we know to use in describing the new styles in GO TO BEN GROTZ, The West End Grocer FOR EVERYTHING A FIRST-CLASS GROCERY AND MARKET SHOULD HAVE. Both Phones 702 West Second Street F. G. BUXTON CREAMERY CO. Manufacturers of the Famous Gold Nugget Gutter and Ice Cream ASK FOR THESE AT YOUR DEALERS 1S6 i)an Si)ea-- THE COAL MAN WHO DELIVERS YOUR COAL PROMPTLY, AT PRICES THAT ARE RIGHT. 333 Church Street Both Phones QUALITY and SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WHEN YOU BUY perfection (Tljocolates THEY MEET EVERY DEMAND TOWER MAJORS CANDY COMPANY OTTUMWA reached the hedge behind which he had concealed the foot-gear. Dropping on his hands and knees, he made his way to the hiding place. This was the most nerve-racking of his experiences. He was in constant dread of detection and wondered what alibi he would advance if he were caught. But like all amateurs, luck was with him. After what seemed hours, he reached the stolen treasure. Clutching them to his breast, he sprang to his feet and raced for the E. DAGGETT SONS LIVERY, UNDERTAKING TRANSFER, STORAGE MEMBERS ILLINOIS FURNITURE WAREHOUSEMENS ASSOCIATION BOTH PHONES CENTRAL WAREHOUSEMENS CLUB 187 Established in 1874 W. S. CHRISTIE SON Insurance, Real Estate, Rentals NOTARY PUBLIC MONEY TO LOAN MORRIS W. CHRISTIE. Mgr. Ottumwa Lime Cement Co. DEALERS IN BUILDERS SUPPLIES Main and Cass Streets Both Phones 114 alley. Hesitating only an instant, he turned and fled in the direction of the show grounds where he arrived ten minutes later, hot and breathless. Ted strolled aimlessly about the city of tents trying vainly to glimpse his friend of the dawn. He was having poor success when he started around the “big top” and collided head on with a gaudily decorated personage. He was undecided whether to drop down in supplication or trust to flight. At this critical Why not rent a Camera from the Photo Shop? BE A MEMBER OF THE Easi ISsid department You sag Meiri’e Christian Association OF CITY OF OTTUMWA. IOWA COR. HAYNE ST. AND IOWA AVE. It is a place for a young man to find friends and to make himself a friend to the man that needs friends. 188 SPORTING GOODS See our line of Baseball Goods. We have a good variety to pick from, priced from 25 cents to $7.00. Also Guns, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, etc. We have a splendid assortment of Cutlery, includ- ing Pocket Knives, Scissors, Razors, etc. : : efiers=-° o—=COg WILSON HARDWARE CO. Both Phones 301 Church St. JOHN PEARSON ADOLF PEARSON Sunrise (Grocery Dealers in GROCERIES, MEATS AND PRODUCE j? New 294 Corner Jefferson R. Old 473-B and Grant Street 189 THE GREAT DAILY NEWSPAPER OF SOUTHERN IOWA AND NORTHERN MISSOURI IS Z3l)£ Ottumwa Courier 5 Phones 6 Deliveries Daily OTTO BREMHORST Comer Court and Second Streets Sole Agents for Club House Brand OF FOOD PRODUCTS The Finest Packed THE OLD RELIABLE STORE CHINA turns out Laundrymen. We turn out Good Laundry Work Chinese Hand Laundry Opposite Street Car Waiting Room. FOOT SPECIALIST COME TO ME WITH THOSE SORE FEET, INGROWN NAILS, BUNIONS, ARCH TROUB- LES, CORNS, CALLOUSNESS AND ALL OTHER FOOT TROUBLES. H. V. HAGER Phone 706-X Over Sargent’s Drug Store. 190 Second Street Barber Shop FRANK AMSBAUGH, Proprietor. Courteous Treatment Rapid Service When You Need FUEL or COAL, Call STY HE BROS. DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF THE CITY PROMPT DELIVERY AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 314-316 CHURCH STREET New Phone 2024 SOUTH OTTUMWA Old Phone 327 R. point his gaze which had been leveled at about the third button on the divine one’s coat drifted up until he gazed full into his eyes. Then came another of the day’s surprises. The godly one was none other than the dirty, roughly dressed show hand of the morning. “Arc you the bull man?” asked Ted doubtfully. “Sure, don’t you know me?” Invite yourself and friends to HOFMANN’S SODA GRILL A Pleasant, High Class, Refined Place for our Young People. 191 SEE OUR LINE of Pomps mid Furnaces before buying. We specialize in TIN W O R K East End Healing Company ED. GARRETT SON 1417 East Main Street PLACE IN OTTUMWA TO BUY MEN’S CLOTHES IS AT THE GLASGOW TAILORS E. C. MAYLAND, Manager You do yourself an injustice if you buy elsewhere before seeing our THOUSAND STYLES 224 East Main Street. “Well, you wasn’t dressed like that this morning was you?” “No. this is my dress parade suit. Is that the shoes?” he asked reaching for the bundle. “Yes,” replied Ted. his heart beating normal again. “Will they fit you?” “Just right,” answered the trouper, “Wait till I put them in the wagon and I’ll get you inside.” Reliable Grocery Co. New Phone 531 Old Phone 568 B 313 NORTH CHERRY STREET JOE McDERMOTT Props. ED. LAGER 192 GROCERIES MEATS —R. A. BICE PROMPT DELIVERY AND SATISFACTION ASSURED. 539 Church Street New Phone 1050 ASK YOUR GROCER FOR GOLDEN CRISP RREAD BAKED BY SOUTH SIDE BAKERY 410 Church Street Both Phones WE HAVE ALL THE FACILITIES OF THE UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP. O. K. BARBER SHOP 329 Church Street Let us do your Barber Work. SOUTH OTTUMWA C. LAWRENCE GARNER. PROP. HARRY G. BISSELL. MGR. AMERICAN SEED COMPANY DEALERS IN GARDEN, FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS GARDEN IMPLEMENTS, POULTRY SUPPLIES CANARIES, GOLD FISH. PARROTS. FANCY NOVELTIES Phone 1029 115 S. Court Street, Ottumwa, Iowa C. W. LANGDALE, 220 E. Second Street for Wall Paper, Paints, etc. C. KRANZ, Wholesale and lletail FLORIST Phone 182 107 North Market Street GO TO HANSEL’S SHOE MART FOR SHOES 628 Church Street, Ottumwa, la. 193 DR. CRAIG M. WORK, DENTIST 218 E. Second Street. DR. BELLE H. OLNEY OSTEOPATH Third Floor, Ennis Building. W. A. Work Emmet A. Work WORK WORK LAWYERS Leighton Office Building, Ottumwa, Iowa JAQUES JAQUES ATTORNEYS AT LAW 105 N. Court Street. 194 Milton A. Roberts John F. Webber ROBERTS WEBBER LAWYERS PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS Office Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Over Citizen’s Savings Bank. BOTH PHONES Three Notaries in Office. J. N. ARMSTRONG DENTIST Leighton Building Corner Second and Market Sts. OTTUMWA, IOWA. He was soon sitting with a bunch of home town boys enjoying the show. Between acts Pug nudged Edward and proudly displayed two blistered palms. This sent a pang of regret through Ted for he began wishing that he had gained entrance by the straight and narrow way instead of by the broad avenue of sin. The longer he sat there in silence the more he realized that there was no avenue of escape. The patemals would wonder how and then—. His mind always came up against a blank wall when he had progressed this far. Ennis Building DRS. CREATH BOONE DENTISTS ERNEST R. MITCHELL LAWYER PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS, STATE AND FEDERAL 207 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa L. A. HAMMER PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY A SPECIALTY Office over Iowa Avenue Pharmacy New Phone 2367, Old 147 Red. Office Hours 11-12 A. M., 1-9 P. M. When the show was over he did not wait with Pug to see the show people eating supper but melted away in the crowd bound for he knew not where. As he had anticipated, his father was there Wore him. “Where have you been, young man?” he roared. “Down to the show,” answered Ted trembling inwardly. “You didn’t get my permission,” came back the enraged parent. HARVARD $2.50 SHOE STORE for Men and Women, (e0RNEVpNsTiiRDsHABKET) W . W . RANKIN ATTORNEY AT LAW 132 East Main Street. 196 STECK STECK ATTORNEYS AT LAW Ted gazed appealingly in the direction of his mother, but no words came. “I told him he could go.” she spoke up. “Well that’s alright, but how did you get in?” questioned father. This was a difficulty that Ted knew was practically insurmountable and in a wee small voice he broke down and told the whole story. “That’s sure pretty good, but there’s no use crying about it now.” began his father. “I was going to take you to the show this evening but I don’t sec much Merrill C. Gilmore Edwin G. Moon GILMORE MOON ATTORNEYS AT LAW Johnson Block 209-211 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa Your Future--- Graduates of O. H. S., ’15, is destiny. Success will be built on previous knowledge and your career will be measured in ratio to the fund of information acquired by contact with the business world. Therefore, keep jjosted with events that are published daily in THE OTTUMWA REVIEW Ambition is worth little unless impelled by well directed energies. 197 ■ S Ottumwa Queensware Co. 104 SOUTH MARKET STREET COMPLETE STOCK HAVILAND CHINA, SYRACUSE, ENGLISH, GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN CHINA. THE GIFT STORE. GRADUA- TION PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, WEDDING PRESENTS, IN FACT PRESENTS OF ALL KINDS IN CHINA, CUT GLASS, SILVER- WARE, AND ART POTTERY. “Once a Customer, Always a Customer. Ol)e Womens Si)op Smart Wear for Women and Misses For the Graduation Girl of Nineteen Fifteen.. Graduation Dresses in Nets, Voiles and Laces, Party Dresses in Chiffons, Taffetas and Charmouse. Dancing Frocks in all the new models. White Coats in Worambo Chin- chilla, Bedford Cord, Gaberdine and Gol- fene. We invite every girl to see our line before selecting her Graduation Outfit. 198 ol)e allin all Offers better service and better meals for the money than can be obtained elsewhere. The new OR- CHARD ROOM is the niftiest dining room in the city. Just the place for party lunches and small banquets. We will be pleased to show the room at any time. H. BERT SOMERS, Mgr. 9 chance now. You hike up to your room and go to bed.” Edward turned and slowly wended to his room and seated himself by the win- dow. The mantle of darkness was just spreading over the world when there was a guarded whistle from below. Ted did not answer for he knew that it was Pug bound for the lights and music of the circus grounds. Once more the signal was repeated and a little later he saw Pug plodding up the road. Tears came to his Are you particular? TURNER THOMPSON BARBER SHOP. Nuff Sed. 199 The O. H. S. Jeweler J. W. NEASHAM The only JEWELRY store carrying a line of O. H. S. JEWELRY CLASS PINS, BROOCH PINS, CUFF LINKS, CHARMS FOBS We manufacture to order ANY STYLE OF PIN, BUTTON OR MEDAL J. W. NEASHAM Leading Jeweler Ottumwa, Iowa KEEFE HR •f Bricklayers, Builders and Contractors 112 SOUTH GREEN STREET EXPERTS ON FIRE PLACES. BOILER SETTING. CEMENT WORK OF ALL KINDS. PITCH, ASPHALT GRAVEL ROOFING. M. B. Hutchison Lumber Co. DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL 647-653 West Second Street. SPICES COFFEES TEAS EXTRACTS SOAPS OF QUALITY and AROMA Grand Union Tea Co. 222 E. Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa eyes and for the first time in his young life he realized that the way of the trans- gressor is hard. Again we repeat—Stung. Author’s Note- In presenting this story (?) to the public we offer no excuses. If you read it and conclude that it is punk, just think of the guy who wrote it and be thankful that this is his last chance. MANHATTAN S1IOH HE1 AIH SHOP “Let us Mend that Comfortable Pair” 115 East Second Street Next to Courier 201 Host on Lunch OUR TWO SPECIALTIES CLEANLINESS and GOOD THINGS TO EAT 125 East Second Street OTTUMWA, IOWA KEOSAUQUA, IOWA LUCERNE, MISSOURI TISDALE LUMBER CO. LUMBER. CEMENT. PLASTER A COMPLETE STOCK AT REASONABLE PRICES 221-229 W. Second Street Ottumwa, Iowa C. E. MCDANIEL MANUFACTURER BOILERS, AIR PRESSURE TANKS EVERYTHING in the STEAM USERS LINE BRASS GOODS WOOD SPLIT PULLEYS PUMPS, BELTING OTTUMWA PACKING, ETC. DAVIS DRUG CO. FOR YOUR DRUGS EFFICIENT BARBERING QUICK, SURE AND SAFE METHODS CLEAN AND SANITARY ED. M. WILSON Second and Court Below Collingwood’s 202 Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. PHILADELPHIA Organized 1847 68 Years Old ASSETS DEC. 31, 1914, $151,940,637.32 (Think what One Hundred and Fifty-One Million Dollars Means) SPECIAL RATES MADE FOR SOUND MEN Ask to see the Policy. F. B. CRESSWELL, General Agent OTTUMWA, IOWA IF you want something better--- in the Grocery or Meat line than you have been getting CALL GRAHAM’S 103 N. Court Street Both Phones. Rip Snorter Pool and Billiard Parlors SMOKER’S SUPPLIES EAST SECOND ST. 203 Time For Your Suit! Every young man in this city can find his particular suit style here. Judging by the way patrons are coming in—most of them must know that this store is “The Home of the Suit” Everything in suit styles from the conservative 3-button sack to the extreme young mens’ sack coat. They’re all here—Blues for Grad- uation, novelties for all the time. $10.00 to $25.00 CRESSWELL TROST 207 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa The BEST is none to good in our line. M. B. ROOT SON. To obtain a beautiful complexion, use COCHRANS LA RESERCHI Vanashing Cream Contains no grease and is ab- solutely the best manufactured. SPORTING GOODS GENERAL HARDWARE Me CARROLL’S GIVE US A TRIAL 322 EAST MAIN ST. HAMMERSMITH ENGRAVING CO. 116 MICHIGAN STREET MILWAUKEE ENGRAVERS AND PRINTERS OF HIGH GRADE ANNUALS 205 Steller-Wilson Piano Co. “The House of Dependability” 219 EAST MAIN STREET OTTUMWA. IOWA The Largest Stock in the State Ranging in Price from the Cheapest that’s Good up to the Highest Priced Article. QUALITY HIGHEST - PRICES LOWEST - TERMS EASIEST 206 For over twenty-five years I have been in- viting you to visit my store-------------- During this time I have served the purest and most wholesome ice cream it has been possible to make. If you have never visited my store or eaten my ice cream you have really overlooked the BEST all these years. 4 riau6e Miners I0S-U0-U2 TEast Second Street 207 OTTUMWA STAMP WORKS PRESS OTTUMWA. IOWA .Autographs