Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1910 volume:

The Paxton High School Reflector Volume VI. JANUARY, 1910 Number A WORD OF ADVICE TO THE SOPHOMORES I do not know that the Sophomores need this well-meant advice any more than the members of the other classes but this is your Reflector and 1 dedi- cate it to you. To begin with; Do you care to amount to anything? And secondly. Have you any ambition? I imagine that “Yes” will be the answer to both of these interrogations. Then comes the question, “Are you laying the right foundation?” I will answer this for you. “Probably not,” I say. Why? Well, you don’t go at it right, you don't use method, perseverance, and work to sufficient extent. You, like the majority of people, want to have a good time, and you have it; that is, you think so. But it’s the old story of “The Ant and the Grasshopper.” Certainly its old. but it’s just as true as the day it was first stated. Remem- ber this. Any one can be a good fel- low, but does it pay? Cast your eye around for the good fellow. Is he building his future upon a reinforced concrete foundation? No; he forgot tha' there had to be a foundation. He started his house by shingling. Listen! Have you any brains? If so. use them,—not necessarily in your studies alone (though incidentally that might help some), but in every move you make. Think independently. Don’t use your neighbor’s brain for a crutch. Some time he will need it himself and then you will be at sea in a leaky boat and “far from home and mother.” Do you want a good remedy? One 4 that will lead to success? I’ll endeav- or to tell you one. Get up in the morning with a definite aim, and try to accomplish some thing or part of thing that day. Begin now. Pick up loose ends and carry some thing to its logical conclusion. Be it mental or physical labor, finish it then at once. I admit it doesn’t sound invit- ing, but, it’s the only way. You can loaf your way into luxury, but you can’t stick with it very long. “You can’t get something for nothing.” That’s not new either, but, it never- theless holds good. It always has, and probably always will. Watch the Good Fellow. Keep your eye on him a while and note down results. The Good Fellow can be found by going over the salary lists of business firms and picking out the names with twelve dollars a week or less opposite their pay roll numbers. They seldom are worth that much, but some times they get it. While his money lasts, so lasts his popularity. But the dream vanishes, another Good Fellow takes his place; and the once Good Fellow “Joins that in- numerable caravan that moves” to the poor-house or the penitentiary. Also don’t be a “Cut-up.” The world is full of cut-ups, the market’s glutted with them now. The one-ring circus, the dog and pony shows, and the cheap vaudeville has strenuously endeavored to absorb the output, but has signally failed, and the Cut-up is omnipresent. The nearest degenerate relative to the Cut-up and the Good Fellow is the “Willie Boy” who wears a hat two THE TAX TON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 2 sizes too small and cultivates a lisp,— who is the pride of his mother and the scorn of-his younger brothers. Conceive, if possible, any one of the above three nonentities, (yet pro- ducts of civilization), embarked on •the high seas of business or profes- sional life. Picture the harrassed litigant seeking counsel, aid, or com- fort from a Willie Roy lawyer. Imag- ine the good fellow in the pulpit and the cut-up as your family physician. (May Heaven help us, for they won't.) Let -me repeat, be independent, be something, do something, do it meth- odically and continuously, and culfi- vate horse-sense. A SENIOR. HOW “PIG” SAVED THE DAY The atmosphere of Harding College was plainly in commotion. Students failed in their recitations openly and without regret. Teachers had ue- spaired of infusing interest or know- ledge into the heads of their pupils, and now smiled sadly and hopelessly upon their excitement. Even “ Old Pickle” had said with a grunt that his pupils would not prepare their lessons, and had consequently short- ened them, a very unusual proceed- ing. The social and intellectual spasm of the year in Harding College was approaching, and everyone was look- ing forward to it with interest. Com- mittees rushed around with vacant, absent expressions, and with an ap- pearance of much at stake and much to do, that would have done credit to a Wall S reet speculator. Upper classmen hardly ate, and when they did, they could not have told you what they had eaten. The unfortu- nates who had to furnish the intellec- u3l ability, walked around with their beads in the clouds, preparing elo- quent speeches that would make the “stunt” a memorable one. Youths stood around in little knots, talking of the affair, and endeavoring to find out whether or not somebody was going to appropriate some one else's girl. The girls lived in a flur- ried and expectant state, and the main topic of conversation every- where was the coming function. Preparations were being completed for the Junior-Senior banquet, and the various committees were working to make It more brilliant than ever be- fore. This was an affair much an'i- eipated. with joy by the students, wiih apprehension by the Faculty. It was traditional for the Sopho- mores to endervor u stop proceedings and to obtain a part of the decora- tions and menu, and many were the stories that had been handed down of past attempts and f'ilures. The Soph- mores had been holding secret meet- ings, and many plans had been pro- posed but rejected, one by one, as un- favorable, until the whole class was dejected, and as surly a bunch as it would be possible to find. They were particularly anxious to capture the toastmaster, Hal Hast- ings. In addition to his work as mas- ter of ceremonies, Hal was to accept the relic from the Seniors, an old, time worn manuscript which had been handed down from the Seniors to the Juniors for many years. Also It was bis privilege to lead the grand march in the dance which followed the ban- quet Pig” Jones and “Petey” Oleson agreed unanimously, then and there, that no failure would occur this year, and that they would secure the part of the menu which appealed particul- arly to “Pig.” “Pig” Jones was a happy-go-lucky, good-natured boy, with a jolly, freck- 1' 1 face and a pug nose, and wh.it THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 3 “Fig” didn’t know, really wasn't worth knowing. He had no ambition in particular except to have a good time, and that he had, without trying. He was thoroughly saturated with class and college spirit, and had been an important factor in many past esca- pades. “Petey” Oleson who was “Pig’s” comrade in arms and had been in the same scrapes, was of a more serious vein, and was very learned. When the important day finally ar- rived, and nothing had turned up. “Pig” became frantic. He suggested that they go out and burn up a barn to clear the atmosphere, but he was quieted by his more serious-minded companion. It was a very, very dark night, and to increase the darkness, the lights were out, much to the joy of the Sophomores. All of the upper class men sallied home to don their party clothes, while the Sophomores hunted around for a clue. When “Pig” and “Petey” were both on the verge of desperation, two girls passed them and they heard one of them, whom they recognized as Marguerite Wills, say:—“Well, I have to go over to Burnett’s for a while, and Hal can just wai‘.” Immediately it was decided by these two conspirators that Hal should have no opportunity to wait. “Pig” ran over to his aunt’s home, which wa3 near, and borrowed a big hat, a black dress and a cape. Then he started fo th in the role of a “Merry Widow”. He went to the Will’s home and c awled under the porch to wait for the Carrying Hal, while the rest of F’e crowd crowded into a hack farther down the street, to await develop- ments. A cab soon drove up. Without wait- ing for Hal to approach the house, ’’Pig sallied out, and was very ten- derly assisted into the cab by the un- suspecting cavalier. It was all “Pig” could do to keep from yelling aloud with joy. Hal began to talk, but “Pig” maintained a discreet silence. But in a minute, when they passed the hack, waiting farther down the street, he decided it was time to act. He grabbed the surprised Hal, who was too bewildered to make any re- sistance. The confederates surround- ed the cab and bundled the unlucky toastmaster and the joyful “Pig” into the hack. They took Hal out to the “Crow’s Nest,” a favorite retreat at the far end of the campus, and there they tossed him gently to the ground. Then, gathered around a roaring camp fire, they sang songs and made speech- es to the unhappy Hal, While, back in a banquet hall, around a brilliant banquet table, sat a hungry bunch of guests, sadly watching the door. When the bon-fire died down to glowing embers, the conspirators led Hal back to the Gym. He was ex- changed for enough food to satisfy “Pig” and his assistants. They then marched happily down the street, singing and eating; and glorious “Pig”, with his mouth full of chicken croquettes and pickles, ascended a barrel and made a speech to the rest of the yelling crowd. —Mack Wylie. For the Class in German. Translate into metrical English: — Da Adam hackt und Eva spann Wer war damals der Edelmann? An Interrupted Sentence. A judge, reprimanding a criminal, called him a scoundrel. The prisoner replied: “Sir, I am not as big a scoun- drel as your Honor—” here the culprit hesitated, but finally added—“takes me to me.” “Put your words closer together,” said the judge. 4 THE PAXTO HIGH SCHOOZ. REFLECTOR AN INTERESTING LETTER FROM WILLIAM GLENN, '06. To the Editors of the Reflector: As the years pass and the time slips away, the Senior of four years ago in high school becomes the Senior in college. Then the said Senior wakes up to the fact that “you don’t know how much you have to knbw in order to know how little you know.” Instead of wanting that $50,000 job, with the easy pickings, that he had dreamed of in his high school Senior year, the college Senior is willing and almost anxious to get next to a job that will keep him out Of the cold and buy him three square meals at any old dump, and in addition to that'he will feel somewhat thankful that it ain’t no worse.” Now then, you High School Senior, ’fefcs up and 'admit that you ha e dreamed all along what an enviable position you are going to get when you step out of the class room for the last time, with your shejp-skin tight- ly grasped in one hand, ready to face the world and Startle the people by your brilliance and wisdom! Come now! confess, for we have all been in the same place and we know that the ideals of a'High School' Senior are lofty and mighty. But we can’t blame you for having your ideals: your character building and your suc- cess in life all depend on the ideals which you treasure. Progress is meas- ured in proportion to the ideals ac- complished and attained. After four years in high school it is a matter of no little consequence to step into a college and see all of your previous honors cast aside as mere ch’ff, and to start things all over again and begin life anew. But that is exactly what you have to do if you ever intend to go to college. At col- lege the cold-hearted Profs” care nothing for the fact tha yon were president of the literary society, that you were on the foot ball team, that you took the leading frart in Some . tragic play, that you wtehe the village cut-up when it came to playing socie'y on a straight tip at a three to one throw. No. the “Profs” care little what you did back in the country high school, and your fellow students care less. You go to college and you begin to drop. You drop from your former plane just as hard and just as rfast as did our friend and fellow- explorer Cook when he took a fdll1 out of the University of Copenhagen. Then your Sophomore year is enter- ed, and you are beginning to realize just the ’wee-est bit that there is a world full of trouble and work loom- ing up in the distance. Your Sopho- more year finished, yob feel that the beginning of the end is at hand. The next two years pass like a ship in the night”, and the uncontrollable feeling of a “lump in his throat that he can't swrallow past takes posse ’ sion of a man. What is the matter? Where is all the cdurage that he had in his high school days? Where is the knot of resolve and determination, where is the incentive for the big and mighty things that he once had, where is the spirit of defiance that used to be on tap at all times? Yes, where are those ideals that previously had taken possession of the man? They are gone! The College Senior is stand- ing in the desert, and the mirage Is passing slowly before him. On one side there is hunger and’ thirst—on the other there i£'work and • success . Bir the one is just as far away as the other. If Ife falters he is a Nlead one”, and the world has few sympa- thizers:; if he has tire right stuff in his make-up he Will push ahead, and the world cherishes the men with the will and the initiative that know not THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 5 :he word Failure. Really, this is sad, this is pathetic, almost heart-rending; we didn’t start out to make a tale like this. Douce the briny drops, Mr. High Schoolor, and forget this’ hard-luck story. It isn’t nearly as bad as we have made out, but if you hope to make good you have got to rustle some and steal •‘time” from Old Father “Time”, and utilize that “time” too, if you ever hope to get your cognrmt n in the Hall of Fame, and your picture framed among the heroes that made history. The proposition drifts down to this: “The more you know, the more you have to know,” and “You don’t know how much you have to know in order to know how little you know.” For sale at all music stores and sung with success by the college man who dans the mortar board and swings his trail- ing robes of black. Come again! We are always glad to dope out the food for thoiight, and put the echoes to any great effort! Yours, with accent on the “thought” BILL GLENN. GOOD ADVICE Let us drop pretence. Whatever' we really are, that let us be, in all fearlessness. Whatever we are not, that let us cease striving to be. If we can rid ourselves of all untruth of word, manner, mode of life arid liv- ing, we shall rid ourselves of much rubbish, restlessness and fear. Let us hide nothing, and we shall not be afraid of being found out. Let us put cn nothing, and we shall never cringe. Let us assume nothing and we shall never be mortified. I et us do and say nothing untrue, and we shall not fear to have the deepest motives of our lives sought out and analyzed. Nothing gives one such upright digni- ty as the consciousness “I am what I pretend to be. About me there is no make-believe.” A SICILIAN SPY. (Writen for English II by Wendell McCracken.) At the time of the Austrian invas- ion of Italy, it. was my good fortune to be attached to that noble General Casco's stafT, acting as aid-de-c p. The Italians had eluded us day after day just when we thought we had them in our grasp. Every one said there wrere spies in our camp, but none could be found. Late one evening a party of- our soldiers, digging fortifications, saw a strange man, wrapped in an Aust- rian army coat,slowly making his way along the ramparts, taking in every detail. He caught up with them and even spoke to them. His nerve w‘as wonderful, and for the time be- ing the soldiers supposed he was an officer, although his face was not fam- iliar. But his luck changed a little later when he came up with me. Sinre I knew every man on all the staffs, his disguise was easy to see through. A whistle brought the guard who took him to a cell. The court martial held at daybreak, condemned the spy' to be shot at daybreak the next day. The spy took his sentence calmly. Not a nerve twitched. General Casco came to him and said he would free him if he would tell the plans of the Sicilians, but the spy looked him straight in the eye and said; “I would rather be shot than be a traitor to my country, the land wrhere I was born and w’here my parents lived.” It was found out later that his father was a general of a corps of cavalry. That evening a messenger came bringing the new’s that General Stampoff had been captured by the Sicilians. General Casco immediate- ly decided to trade the spy for the General, but thought that he would first try to make the spy tell of the 6 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR Sicilian’s plans before giving him up. The next morning the young spy was led out to the fortifications and placed with his back to the white- washed wall. He was smiling, his eye was bright and reflected the glory of the morning. A hush fell over the crowd. Only the sergeants’ voice could be heard: “Ready!” The six rifles were leveled. “Aim!” “Fire!” There was roar, and when the smoke lifted, the spy was still standing with a smile on his face. The guns had been loaded with blank cartridges. General Casco stepped up t o the young man. “Such a brave man as you should be spared,” he said, and at sundown you shall be exchanged for General Stampoff. The spy thanked him for his great kindness in sparing his life. So at sundown his father, with his staff, and under a flag of truce, came to give up Gen- eral Stampoff for the spy. At the Sicilian camp he was wel- comed by the soldiers and generals, and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant of the Scouts, where he performed many other brave deeds for his country. THE SOPHIES. Of the classes of Sophomores whom we have known, seen and closely ob- served in the various high schools of our state, surely the Sophies of 1909- 10 of Paxton High, are the very best bunch. Next to them we would rank the Sophies of 1908-09. It is, I believe only natural that we should do this. But the Sophomores of the present time. 1909-10 are the ones of whose attainments we wish to speak. We Juniors, as you may know, watch the Sophies very closely so as to note improvements over the pre- vious year. Thus we can judge very well with regard to the standing of rhe aforementioned Sophies. When the school year started with Caesar, Zoology, History and Rhetoric as the main Sophomore studies, some of the Juniors said, “Now you just wait and see! Those Sophies will never be able to read Caesar. It was all we could do.” At this time, nearly the close of a semester, the ignorance or rather poor judgment of a few has been revealed for the Sophomores are going through with flying colors. To be sure there was some friction at first with regard to the hats, pins or whatever it was—you see we are not supposed to be acquainted with the facts—but now the class as a united force is working for the best interests of Sophomoredom. Hail to the Sophies who are helping to uphold the honor of the school. Now there are Angie and Mack who could be more persevering and earn- est in their work for the P. H. S. Re- flector than they? No laggards! For how could Sophies be lazy and suc- ceed as they do? There is our friend, wee sma’ Lois. Can anything be done to tickle the Juniors, and Seniors too, more than to say “Yes an’ Lokie Richards is goin’ to speak a piece.” Florence Wesslund, Mabel Fiedler and Nora Ryan, as you know, sing in the chorus. Helen Nelson! Well, Hel- en can recite too and laugh! Why. its just catching—that laugh, and you never can tell when it will Caesar. There is Carlson of football fame, and Crow who does as his name implies. Donald Moffett! We must not forget him either. A good Caesarian is he and quite popular is his sunshine. And Currie! Goodness, the Sophies have a fine example of perseverance and stu- dent energy, as well as the Freshies If it wasn’t for little Mills, the world would take on a sober hue. But per- haps this is wearying. There ara many more Sophies who deserve a THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR place on the Roll of Honor; bnt of their numerous accomplishments, I can't begin to tell only that “Ken” is an adept at the rattle-bix, and ‘Keg’ tells and writes good stories. Sincerely, A JUNIOR. THE PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY The Philomatheans met in room 12, January 3, 1910, and elected the fol- lowing officers: Pauline Pitney, Beth Smith, Georgia Strebeck, Louise Per- due and Pauline Koonse. Miss Pauline Pitney and Miss Lou- ise Perdue ent'ertained the members at the home of the latter, Saturday afternoon, January 8, 1910. The meet- ing was opened by roll call, which was answered by quotations from Poe, after which the following program was rendered: Song—Society. Reading. ‘‘New Year's Resolutions” A member. Reading, Essay Upon the Life of Poe”—Pauline Koonse. Piano Solo—Beth Smith. Recita Jon—Original Poem—Georgia Strebeck. Reading—“T? e Ta’e of a Pumpkin —Ruby Shelby. Song—Society. The election for a critic was then hell which resulted in the election of Georgia Strebeck. .Meeting adjourned. Secretary. WRITE WRITTEN RIGHT Write we know is written right, When we see it written w-rite; But when we see it written wright. We know it is not written right; For write, to have it written right. Must not be written right or w-right. Nor yet should it be written rite: But write, for so ‘tis written right. 7 CIVICS CLASS DEBATE. Resolved: That suffrage should be given to women. Aff.rrr.ative— I.ou Hammerlund, Verne Healy, Faye Sackett. Negative— Ruth Moffett, Elmer hlriekson. Charles Cunningham. The frequent discussions, which have lately taken place, in the Civics class, on Women’s Suffrage, led to a Debate on that subject. This occm- red Tuesday morning, Jan. 18. After the class had assembled, the chair- man, Miss Gourley, made a few intro- ductory remarks, afterwhich she in- troduced the first speaker. Miss Lou Hammerlund. I ou ably presented her argument and brought out several definite points, which were very ef- fective. The next speaker was Ruth Moffett; her speech was well prepar- ed and showed a careful study of the subject in detail. Then, Verne Healy appeared with his convincing style of delivery and brought forth a strong argument for his side. Elmer Erick- son, aroused by the discussions of his opponents, came with a determin- ation to convince the Judges that thejr arguments were, nevertheless, unsound. The last speaker of the Affirmative was Faye Sackett. After a lengthy discussion, she closed her argument, with a proposition, that the Fifteenth Amendment should be sup- plemented by a Sixteenth which should read, “No person shall be de- prived of voting on account of sex.” Charles Cunningham closed the de- bate with an exceptionally good argu- ment. It must be said that Charles is a debater of some ability, and will perhaps, some time in the near future become famous by this talent. Verne - Healy presented the rebuttal, after which the judges, Neil Kerr, Florence Swanson, and Iva Love, retired for ..heir decision. The result was two votes to one, in favor of the negative. s THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL .’ELLEC I OK weeks for review. The class mates of Ruth Boomer are very sorry to learn of the death of her mother, and are glad that she has been permitted to resume her work at school. levering Jones spent a part cf his vacation in Champaign. Verne (in English History III.): — “King James issued a Declaration of Independence.” Three days of the Christmas vaca- tion were spent in having a jolly time at a house party af the homes of Neil Kerr and Melvin Froyd. Those pres- ent were, Ethel Sheldon. Nelle Car- son, Edith Mauer, Pete Karr, Mel- vin Frryd and Neil Kerr. All enjoyed themselves immensely. Miss Tobias (in English History III.) Ethel, What was the cause of the War of 1812?” Ethel: Taxation with- out representation.” By the way some of the Chemistry SENIOR NOTES The Senior Literature Class, having finished its «tudy of American auth- ors. is beginning Burke’s Speech on Conciliation of the American Colo- nies.” The Civics Class had a de- bate, Tuesday. Jan. 18, concerning Woman's Suffrage. Elmer Erickson, Charles Cunningham, an Ruth Mof- fett spoke on the negative, and Faye Sackett, Lou Hammerlund, and Verne Healy on the affirmative. May Ryan and Faye Lay bourn en- Eli..h Lamb, of Cham- paign, during holiday week. The class in German IV. has just finished reading ‘Storm’s Pole Pop- penspaler”, and has taken up B.uum- bach’s story, “Per Schwiegersohn”, as its ne::t work. The Chemistry class has now finish- ed all text-book work required for the first semester. It will now have a few THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR students handle acetylene they would better start an Acetylene Light Plant. Miss Gourley (In Civics): “Verne It would please me much if you would keep your big feet off that chair. Verne explained that he bore no grudge against nature for endowing him with such big feet, as they gave him a good standing. Miss Gourley: “Florence, as you are so much interested in that chart, you may show the pictures in it to all the class.” Florence said that she was not so very will versed in Physiology, but would do her best. She then showed and explained to the Civics class the entire chart of drawings from the skeleton to the parts of the ear. The class desires to extend through the columns of this paper, their heartfelt thanks to Florence 'or the instruction they received as they now feel competent to pass a schol- arship exam, in Physiology. JUNIOR NOTES William Flora is still a frequent passenger for the L. E. W. from Paxton to Gibson. We’ve wondered what’s the drawing card. A number of Juniors took a promi- nent part in the “home talent’ musi- cal play given by the Congregational chinch, January tenth. Naturally, they put up the goods. Construction work in Geometry is very interesting, and every member of the class Is taking a firm grasp and pushing the work in good shape. Mr. Bainum (in geometry): Ethel, go to the board and construct a tri- angle.” Ethel at the board: She got two lines together but the third—well, ask her, she’ll tell you how' it was done. Ixmis Mills, after a few days’ vaca- tion (?) working in the restaurant, 9 “throwing buns”, returned to school to pay a visit. Bruyn Keator has been absent from school for some time on account of ill- ness, but has now resumed his studies with the Junior class. The English Literature Class are studying “An Essay on Criticism” by Pope. The poets of the class are pay- ing particular attention to this phase of the subject. Miss Ruth Boomer has been absent from school several days on account of the severe illness of her mother. Resolved, That Room VIII. is all right in school hours but an awfully bad place to spend a half hour after school, especially under Miss T’s close surveilance. A Bunch of Junior Girls. Virgil is noted for his similes. —Beebe. The Juniors don’t deny that at all. They are noted for poor translations (T the same. Miss Pauline Pitney entertained ncr sister, Mrs. Robinson of FramcHn, Ind., during tj,e vacation perlol Miss Ruth McCracken spent Christ- mas Eve in Hoopeston. Orville Hamm spent the holidays at his home near Ludlow. The Philomathian club met with Misses Louise Perdue and Pauline Pitney at the former’s home, Satur- day afternoon, Jan. 8, 1910. The Jun- iors present report a fine time and an excellent program. Miss Floy Hickman visited her friend, Ruth McCracken during the holidays. We notice that Santa was very good this year. The Freshie boys, especial- ly, received many new toys, jack- knives like papa’s and—just lots of things. Be it Resolved, That henceforth we JO I HE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR will have no cause to be on “proba- tion” in English Literature. Donald Bainum. Elmer Erickson. The Geometry class has completed Book II., preceding the construction work. N. B.—Geometricians, bring cord, rulers, compass, pencil, etc., to class with you. SOPHOMORE NOTES Several Sophomores attended a masquerade party given by Elizabeth Thomas during the holidays. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The Sophomores were well repre- sented at the skating rink during the holidays. Everyone took a long need- ed rest from school work. Lois Richards did not come to His- tory class, Jan. 18. She was probably wailing for the class to catch up with her. We are all anxiously waiting to know whether we are to take the exams. Miss Gourley condescends to let us know the Wednesday before they are to be given. She probably knows that a little review work won't hurt us. Miss Gourley, in Zoology, discussing snakes: “It must be remembered that all copperheads are dangerous.” We have nearly finished our work in Zoology, and no one seems to be sorry. The dissec.ng of fish and oth- er animals did not meet with the ap- proval of all the girls. We hope to find Botany rrore to our taste. The Sophomores have all promised either o do without a meal or to stay away one time from the skating rink, in order to pay fcr the cuts and cover design of this issue. A big Senior lad said we would do without the meal first There are others. Miss Gourley: “Donald Bainum, What is the vegetable food of mice?” fonald: “Cheese.” “A LITTLE LEARNING IS A DANG- EROUS THING” Here are a few history answers col- lected in the New York State Educa- tion Department during the past year. Modern conveniences—Incubators and fireless telegraphy. The Republican party was formerly known as the Free Spoil Party. The President takes the yoke of of- fice. The salaries of teachers are paid from the dog-tax. Benjamin Franklin produced elec- tricity by rubbing a cat backwards. Lincoln had a woman make him a suit from rails which he had split. They were hickory rails—hence, hic- kory shirts. The cause of the Revolution was that the colonists wanted room to pas- ture their cattle. The Spoils System—the place where spoiled things and waste are kepr. Tue Board of Health has largely tak- en the place of this. The difference between Jackson and Roosevelt is that Jackson has been dead a long time, and Roosevelt is in Africa shooting lions. —Selected. SUBSCRIBERS! The management of the Reflector will be greatly obliged to all who have r oi yet paid their su ■ niptions, .f they will “loosen up”. There is an expense to be met at the issue of each number and money is scarce with us these days. Please pay up, get the agony over wtih, and relieve the suspense of the business manager. At the Theatre. Soph:—What is that over by the door? Freshie:—Why, that is Arthur Cur- rie. Soph:—Gee, 1 thought it was an exit light. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REELECTOR (Uir § nphs anil Jfrrahira FRESHMAN NOTES Walter Larson has been absent from school for some time on account of a sprained ankle. Miss Tobias (in History): “Veia, what two noted men studied oratory at Rhodes?” Vera: “Caesar and Julius Caesar.” Two of our Freshman girls took part in the Troubadours, Monday, January 10. Beth Smith sang a solo, and also took the role of a newsboy. Marie Rockwell played the part of one of the Twentieth Century Girls. Bertha Carson has been getting ex- cused the last period lately. We be- lieve there is some attraction in Al- gebra I (a) for her. Miss Thompson (examining draw- ings in Physiology)—Why, that looks more like braided work than the con- volutions of the brain. Marie:—O! I just put it there for fun. Pauline Koonse enrolled in Ancient History and Algebra with the Freshmen after the Christmas vaca- tion. Most of the class, we hear, are to be exempt from the examinations in Physiology and History. (But, Oh you Algebra and Latin.) Fieshmen Ray Miller, Leo Warner and Gerald Warner are staying in town for the rest of the winter. Miss Tobias in History:—“Valdner, what became of Agis?” Valdner:— His wife got married.” THE PAX! OX lUOH SCHOOL REEL EC TOR i j DER SOPHOMORES. Vas Sophomore poys henspecked? veil now, I don’t know, It might look dat way—but denn it haint so. Dose women up-risings vot happened uf late. After poys vos elected dhere in room eight, Goes to show dat der women haf nix got no right To stand against shentlemen’s cour- age and might. Vos Sophomores plockheads? yust ask your teacher, Der skulepoard, der mayor und Meth- odist preacher. Dhey all got clean records, und in der exams Dhey white-washed dem Freshies, does meek little lambs, Vot afraged among dem from von to sixteen, VMle der Sophs got dose hunderts dat lcok so serene. Vos Sophomore goot skaters? you bet. why yust dink Dhey go down in schwarms to dot new skating rink. Dhey lay down der money und go in und skate, Und after dhey get dher, dhey pick out dheir mate. Dhey go to der left hand und go to der right. Vhen you see a Soph skating, you see a fine sight. Vas Sophomores red-headed? Veli, I guess dhey haint. I'f dhey was, dhey voo.i order a can uf black pain� . But der Freshmen, dhey poast about white and red hair. Uf der white, Sophs haf blenty, uf red, not a pair. Per Freshmen will tell you dot red- heads win out, But Sops don’t pelief dis, you heard dat, no doubt. Der Sophs, dhey haf surely got goot reputation. Dhey haf done lots of dings vot you can’t memoration. Dhey’re always on deck at der drop uf der hat, Vhen it comes down to slugging dee ball mit der bat. Dhey is goot in athletics, and fine at footpall. Now—rah for der Sophies, girls, poys und all. —Ralph Stine. AN APPRECIATION OF CAESAR. (Found written in one of the text- boks used in the class room. Whether original or not, the editors cannot say, but judging from their own experi- ence, it may well have come straight from the heart of one of the members of the class, even of one of the Junior members.) I started to read Caesar, I knew it would be dry. It was worse than I expected Don't ask the reason why. I put it in a hogshead, I filled it with H 2 O. Maybe you won’t believe me When I tell you it is so. I left it in a week. And then. Alas! I swore!! (Believe me, I am truthful) It was dryer than before. If there should be another flood. For safety hither fly. Tho' all the world should be submerg- ed. This book would still be dry. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR '3 CALENDAR 1909-10. Sept. 6.—School opened. Sept. 7.—Freshman had a big hair- cut. Some of them certainly needed it. Sept. 15—Hank Horner wore a clean collar. Oct. 2—Kankakee vs. Paxton. Oct. 15—Freshman blossomed out in new hats. Oct. 16—Covered up some of the loud bands. Oct. 29—Big doings at I ateer’s. Nov. 11-12—Exams. Nov. 13—Skating rink opened. Grades begin to decrease. Nov.'14—Foot ball boys decide they have to beat Hoopeston. Nov. 15—But they didn’t. Nov. 17—Jean Holderman moved her trunk to the rink. Nov.18—Ralph Kemp visited school. Nov. 20—Paxton vs. G. P. S. Nov. 21—Lillian H. stayed home from the rink. Dec. 10-11—Teachers’ Institute. Dec. 8—Bruyn Keator joined the front ranks. Dec. 12—Miss Beebe introduced a new word into her vocabulary. Dec. 13—Nannie Fuller wore a bow on her hair. Dec. 14—Ebba Swanson chose a f-ont seat for future use. Dec. 15—Nora Ryan arranged her hair a new way. Also, big explosion in Lab. Neil and Benny got the worst of it. Dec. 17—Cantata given. Dec. 19—Mr. Dudman announces the mysterious disappearance of a bottle of mercury and several note- books. Swipers had better return the said articles or be interviewed by the Faculty. Dec. 20—Dyeing and cleaning appa- ratus set up in the Lab. Polly R. and Jane S. owners. Patronage desired. Dec. 21—Donald Moffett’s birthday. day. He is just eight years old. Dec. 22—Rueben Aspergren and Melvin Froyd visited school. Dec. 23—Althea C. had a lengthy pilgrimage to Lois R’s desk but was a little late. Jan. 3—Blue Monday. Jan. 4—Note received by Kenneth H. from Harold F.. was as follows: Ken, if you will get a haircut, I will. Jan. 5—Harold game but Kenneth wasn’t. Jan. 7—Hank Horner’s collar got dirty. He threw it away. THE FRESHMEN (Directions:—Read, and as you read, remember and obey. 1. Sing to the tune of “Home, Sweet Home”, the first time you en- counter the opportunity to do so. 2. Sing this to members of the Freshman class, that they may be- come familiar with their own charac- teristics as portrayed herein. 3. If you wish to visit Kankakee, hire Fishy MacDonald to help you give this selection to the public on the Main street of Paxton.) That quartet of red heads Whose fire you can’t put out Are those lights of wisdom The Freshman boast about. You know that a Freshman Could never fly away: His head may be empty But his feet make him stay. No matter how humble A Freshman’s face may seem. You see across his features Big letters spelling green. Now here’s to that wise bunch, The noble Freshman class. Here’s hoping the teachers May love that homely mass. —Ralph Stine. The Paxton High School Reflector Published Monthly by the Paxton High School (Office with Eastern Illinois Register) Subscription Rates Single Copies .................................. Yearly Subscription ............................ 10 cents 75 cents Editors of the Sophomore Number Exhange Editor .................. Athletic Editor ................. Faculty Adviser ................. Business Manager ................ Assistant Manager ............... Mack Wylie and Angie LaTeer ............. Irene Richards ............... Verne Healy ........... Miss Wilma Beebe ........... Howard McCracken ............... Elam Stewart Senior Class .. Junior Class _.. Freshman Class Class Reporters ...........Harold Morgan and Mattie Apland ............Perle Lundin and Nannie Fuller ....Herbert Stevens and Lillian Holderman January, 1910 Special mention should be made of the cuts which appears in this issue, drawn by Edgar McKegney. We are proud of them, and appreciate Edgar’s effort to make the paper a success. W'e wish also to thank Swan Swenson for the design on the cover. We wish thai all the Sophomores might have peen fit to respond to the need of the editors as heartily as did these two members of the class. The time has again come for the Sophomores to edit the Reflector. We have worked on this number and have tried to make it a success. We sin- cerely hope it will meet with the ap- proval of the public and that they will enjoy reading every part of it. Sev- eral members of the class have help- ed on this number, also upper class- men and alumni have contributed. The poems written by Ralph Stine are certainly fine and we do appreciaie them so much. They are rather hard on the Freshmen, but that is the lea-t of our thoughts. We wish to thank all who contributed to this number and we hope that in some future time we may be able to help you. We want also to thank Miss Beebe hearti- ly for her assistance. The weather man seems to be against athletics in the Paxton High School. During the fall the games were not well attended on account of the weather, and now, when we at- tempt a benefit program, the same ob- stacle stares us in tne face. The managers paid a part of the expenses of the teams out of their own pocket, trusting to the high school to make up the deficit. We do not want to be- tray that trust. Every sudent should feel himself responsible for this debt and should do what he can to repay it. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR THE CANTATA. The cantata, which was mentioned in the last Reflector, was given De- cember 17. The receipts were not what we wished, but you know “every little bit helps.” In the program given before the cantata, Fox’s orchestra rendered gome excellent music, then Lois Rich- ards gave a humorous reading which was especially enjoyed. It must be remembered that Lois was the Platon- ian’s sole winner in the last annual contest. A solo was sung by Miss McRill, and greatly appreciated by the audience. The cantata was given in a very pleasing manner, and we surely owe a great deal to Miss Fordyce, who worked so patiently with the pupils. The character song by Beth Smith and Perle Lundin was especially good. The outfits worn by the elders caused quite a commotion, also the elders’ grave expressions. The soldiers gave a drill with muskets which are a part of the collection owned by Dr. S. M. Wylie. The banquet scene was another pleasing feature. The appearance of the “venison made some of the spec- tators wish that they also might be included as guests to this feast. The menu, in addition to the vension, consisted in popcorn, bologna and fudge. The entire play was certainly fine, and the ones who took part are to be congratulated. REGULARITY IN ATTENDANCE Attention has been called, in form- er numbers of this year’s Reflector, to the high percentage of attendance that is being made in the high school. The record thus far is, for September, 99.4 per cent; October. 99.4 per cent; November, 98.8 per cent; and for De- cember 97.9 per cent. In each case. •5 these per cents were not only the highest made by any department in the Paxton schools, but were the highest ever made in the high school during the corresponding months for the past thirteen years. The tabula- ted records kept in the Superinten- dent’s office extend back to Septem- ber, 1897. An examination of these records by your reporter, reveals the fact that the next highest per cent for September was 98.6 per cent, made in 1906; the next highest for October was 96.8 per cent made in 1897; tffe next highest for November was 97 per cent, made in 1897; and the next highest for December was 96.5 per cent, made in 1905. The highest percentage recorded for January was for the year 1907 and was 98 1-3 per cent. Will we beat that? If so, there must be fewer cases of absence this month than ’ast. Let us all strive to maintain the first place in the attendance records thru- out the entire year. Omitted from December Number. Those of our advertisers who in last month’s Reflector were accidentally omitted in the list of rhymes dedicat- ed to their wares. With apologies, we insert them here: For cookies doughnuts, and flaky bread, .... Go to Finder Mill’s where you’re well fed, And if you desire a cake good as home-made. You’ll find it sure at the Arcade. Friend Olson from the barber shop. To his apartments for a cut for your top. In everything they’re up to time. And their work is always quite prime Of candies fine, We’ve quite a line. And goodies quite a store, If this you doubt Come seek us out— Buy some; we’ve plenty more. —Wenger. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 16 EXCHANGE NOTES AND COM- MENTS The first number of the Lincoln Bema was received just before Xmas. It was a very interesting number and we welcome it upon our exchange list again this year. The December number of Aegis (Bloomington, 111.) contains a num- ber of goods jokes. Many of our exchanges contain notes regarding basket ball. The Seminary Breeze writes up several in- teresting accounts of their games. The Nautilus sen' a book contain- ing their yells which they use at bas- ket ball games. They were new and very good. We congratulate the Washington High School on their school spirit. The Xmas i-sue of the Rayen Rec- ord is a very in'eresting number. It con ains several good poems, some- thing that is lacking in most papers. The High School Idea, published at Vaiden, Miss., is one of our new ex- changes. It is a neat paper but we would suggest that it be improved by adding Exchange Notes. SELECTED FROM OUR EXCHANGES Did you ever kiss a girl in a quiet spot? asked the inquiring Freshie of a Sophomore. Yes. replied the Sophomore, but it was quiet only when I was kissing her. • Overhearing his father ask the post- master what was the cause of the bad odor inside of the office, Johnny ex- claims, I know papa.” “What is it my son,” says the indul- gent father. “Why i s the dead letters of course ’ Haw! Haw! Well now, Pat, said the judge to an old offender, What brought you here again? Two policemen, sor, was the laconic reply. Drunk. I suppose, queried the judge. Yes sor. said Pat, both of them. Junior—One who knows it all and tries to teach the family. Sophomore—A wise person: one of !HI'. PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR na are’s noblemen. —Maud—The minister says there i 5 no marrying in heaven. Mabel—Of course not. There wouldn’t be enough men to go around. Women’s faults are many. Men have only two— Everything they say And everything they do. A watch may have no gender, But you really can’t efface The fact that, nearly always, There’s a woman in the case. A pair in a hammock Attempted to kiss. And in less than a jiffy •sjqi papuBi .fam Don’t trouble yourself to stretch your mouth any wider, said the den- tist. I Intend to stand on the outside to draw the tooth. you don’t know who I am. I’m the president of this road. My face is my ticket. Conductor—Very well, sir, I’m ord- ered to punch all tickets. A newly captured horse thief Dangling from a lofty tree; In a whisper hoarse, he muttered “This suspense is killing me.” Teacher—Tommy, tell me the name of the tropical belt north of the equa- tor. Tommy: Can’t sir. Teacher—That’s right. Faith, said the Irish policeman, ex- amining a broken window, “This is more sayrious thin Oi thought it was! It’s broke on both sides.’’ Teacher—What tense do I use when i say, “I am beautiful.” Pupil—Remote past. Ha, I will fool the bloodhounds yet, cried the fugitive hoarsely, and slip- ping on a pair of rubbers, h£ erased his tracks. Bessie—He was very impudent. He put his arm around me twice. Jessie—Why! what a long arm he must have! Farmer Hayseed (in city reading sign)—“Cast iron sinks.” Any fool knows that. Friend—Your son played on the foot ball team at college. Fond Mamma—Yes. Friend—Quarterback ? Fond Mamma—Oh, yes;, hes’ nearly all back. You see he only lost an ear and a thumb. Passenger—(starting up): Perhaps “What would you say,” began a vol- uble prophet of now, “If I were to tell you that in a very short space of time all the rivers in the country would dry up? I should say: “Go thou and do likewise.” Latin Puns Dean Swift used to amuse himself by making Latin puns, as well as in manufacturing “sunlight out of cu- cumbers.” Here are a few of them which the English student can easily translate by making some allowance for false spelling, pronunciation and syllabication: Mollis abuti. Has an acuti. No lasso finis, Molli divinis. Omi de armis tres Imi na dis tres. Cantu disco ver Meas alo ver PAT QUOTATIONS To be grave exceeded all power of her face.—Helen Nelson, I ois Ricn- ards. A quiet, good, thoughtful, sincere lad.—Kenneth Hathaway. Tongue nor heart can conceive or name them.—Exams. Her very look is full of smiles.— Ruby Shelby. The poor have ye always with you. —The Foot Ball Team. Nothing like being popular with the ladies.—Raymond Kirkpatrick. Lowly and meek, patiently suffering all things.—Sophomore Girls. Of all the men who ever lived. I’d do the proper thing.—V. E. D. He’s lictle, but Oh my! its enough. - -Earl Carlson. Perhaps I am no student, but I make a hit with the girls.—Verne Healy. Please go ’way and let me sleep.— William Flora. Did you ever notice how curly her eyelashes are?—Howard McCracken. A perfect type of verdant, efflores- cent, effervescent freshy.—Theo. Lund- gren. Truth is mighty—mighty scarce.— Frank Horner. Her work—roller-skating, her pas- time, studying.—Too numerous to mention. I was just fooling.—Ted. Apt in His Latin. A member of the Caesar class was recently detained at home by illness. A Freshman friend called upon him and sympathetically said, Sick, eh?’’ Yes’’, replied the Latin student, Sic sum.” A little Freshman has a dog by the name of Caesar. We Sophomores say. Kill the deg, or change his name!” When this Freshman reaches the dig- nity of a Sophomore, and becomes ac- quainted with the works of the noble Roman whose name the dog bears, he will realize that we are just in mak- ing this demand. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR THE STORY OF DIDO’S MISFOR- TUNES (Translated from Virgil by Georgia Strebeck.) Long is the tale of injustice of Dido the Tyrian queen. Numerous are the details, and tearful, too, I ween. But the most important facts I shall now here relate And try to tell you how she was pur- sued by fate. Sychaeus was her husband, who was very rich in lands; While Dido was yet a maiden, her father gave him her hand. He loved this hapless Dido. Ah, little did he know. What hatred her brother Pygmalion toward him did cruelly show. A feud now rose between them, and, blinded by love of gold, Pygmalion stabbed Sychaeus, like an innocent sheep in the fold. He did this bloody crime, and he mocked the heart-sick wife, So cruel with empty hope, so guilty of taking life. Alas, how loving Dido found out this cVuel crime Was through Sychaeu's ghost, who came to her sleep in time, his face was strangely pale, his ba e and bloody breast Was pierced by the cold steel spear, which thro’ this heart did rest. He persuaded her to flee from her ancient father land; At once she prepared for flight, and gathered together a band. She unearthed long hidden treasures of silver and of gold, Which helped her on her way, and made herself quite bold. They seized the ships that were ready and with treasures loaded them all— The leader of this exploit Queen Dido you may call. They landed on the shore where Car- '9 thage flourished and grew, Where her citadel towered heaven- ward against the sky so blue; Where the walls were huge as moun- tains—Ah, once they were, I say! But time has changed them all, they are not so today. They purchased land—as much 3s they could enclose with the hide Of an ox, which they cut into strips and laid them far and wide. They called this the land of Byrsa, from the name of this very deed. And here there grew and flourished, the true Carthaginean seed. WINTER Gone are the roses of Summer, Gone are the daisies of May; Gone are robins and blue birds, Welcome, O Winter day. Gray are the once turquoise skies, Rude is the once gentle breeze; Cold blows the wind, and fast falls the snow, Bare are the once shady trees. Dumb are the once laughing brooks. Frozen every stream; All the lakes are sleeping, Of by-gone summers they dream. Yet welcome, O winter day! You too must come in the year; Though the beauties of summer are gone. The beauties of Winter are here. Geogia Strekeck, '11 ‘‘You are a brick, I do aver.” Quoth Fred to Bessie at his side. “A sort of pressed brick, as it were” She laughingly replied. A man sent a note to his family physician which read thus: Dear Doctor: My wife’s mother is at death’s door. Please come and pull her through. 20 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR A VISIT TO THE GIRL’S DORMI- TORY. As Eugene Cable sat by the win- dow of his room in the Alpha Beta house, making a praise worthy effort to absorb a vague perception of the ideas involved in his next hour Trig- onometry lesson, the postman arrived, bringing with him a small, square envelope, bearing Cable’s name. At Home Friday, December seventeen at half-after eight o’clock Edens Hall It was with mingled emotions that ’Gene read the invitation. Edens’ Hall was the dormitory where the girls of Maxwell College lived who were not members of any of the var- ious sororities of which the college boasted. It was not altogether a pleasure to attend one of their recep- tion, but it was a duty which ’Gene was sure his fraternity brothers would see that he performed. When the evening of the reception arrived, ’Gene made great prepara- tions. In his dress suit, of course the only appropriate garb for funct- ions of the kind, he posed before the large French mirror, for anyone more fastidious than ’Gene concerning his personal appearance is rarely seen. Arriving at the Dorm, he was usher- ed into the hall by Mrs. Grayson, the house-mother, with whom he was whol’v rnacouainted. As he ascended the stairs to the dressing room, he glanced through into the parlors. Not a dress suit to be seen! Horror stricken, he nassed on up the stairs. How could he. the glass of fashion of Maxwell College, venture down in'o the mids of those business suits with his glaringly white shirt front. He entered the empty dressing room, and walked despondently to the window. His snirits revived. Without further cermony, he opened the win- dow. walked calmly down the fire escape, and reaching the street he dashed madly in the direcfTfr-r f the Alpha Beta house. He ran up the steps, through the hall, xnd on up to his room heeding not at all the questions hurled at him by the fel- lows. In a few minutes Eugene, with his overcoat again buttoned close up to his neck, was again greeted by the un- suspecting Mrs. Grayson, and soon mingled among the guests in the par- ors the irreproachable Alpha Beta,Mr. Eugene Cable. Nora Ryan, T2 THE KNOWING AND THE THINK- ING. Observation shows that all students, by their attitude toward their work and their habits in it, divide into two fairly well defined classes. Of these two classes of students, the one focus their attention on facts, and may be called the knowers; they depend largely upon their senses, aid- ed by certain standards and instru- ments of definite measurement. The other focus upon causes, and tnay properly be called thinkers, specula- tors; they depend on inference and deduction. Of course the first mentioned class does a certain amount of thinking, and the second a cer ain amount of e act cognizing, but in each case it is incidental, a mere means to what is regarded as a more important end. But they ’re merely side line?, and neither party camps in them. The two clas-es are real’y two clan-', tending to reparate and diverge so widely as to know’ comparatively little of each o'1 er. I am geing to measure these two c’asses from my own observation of their respective qualities and tenden- cies. There is no authority attaching to my noion of the case, and if there THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REELECTOR 2! were, no one would wisely take it as , uhority. Perhaps going to the base of the natter, the issue between the two classes is this: The one believes a Ting is true because it is in a text- look, or stated upon authority; the ot'.er believes it is in the text-book,or s atei upon authority because it is true. The eyes of the oive, then, are upon the truth of the matter, the ey-’S of the other upon the authority. Since the real truth of anything is its agreement with the design of it, and with the forces operating to pro- duce it, it follows that the person whose constant inquiry is about the truth of the thing, develops more completely and more widely than the one whose inquiry is about the facts, the authority of it. I doubt the truth of the proverb that it is better to have all of one thing than some of all things. It may be better knowledge, but not such good wisdom; better un- derstanding, but not such good judg- ment. If the work of creation were finish- ed, if all truth w ere known, if all authority were infallible, still it were be ter to turn aside from authority, seek the truth directly, and become personally acquainted with what of c-ea ion our limitations permit. No one. speaks the truth but one who reets it face to face; upon no one dues authority fall perfectly whole- somely but him who is able to test the validity of the authority.— Select- ed. GENERAL NOTES Mr. Bainum attended the Sta'e Teacher’s Institue at Springfield, dur- ing the holidays. He has attended this institute for twenty-five years. Ti is is surely a fine record and we all hope he will have the pleasure of attending many more. Ecr.lj ''Icffett, accompanied by his mother, Mrs.J.H. Moffett, has gone to Hammond. La., to spend the remain- der of the winter. Donald is one of our best students and we are sorry to have him leave. Miss Pauline Koonse has resumed her wfork in the high school. With this name enrolled, the number of pu- pils is 130, GO boys and 04 girls. We are very proud of this record. We expected to have a letter from Miss Hepburn in this number but on account of sickness in the family, where she is visiting, she did not have time to write one. WE STILL HAVE A LARGE SUPPLY OF ROLLER SKATES AND THE LARGEST LINE OF ICE SKATES IN TOWN. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT. C. A. NORDRGEN HIGH ARCH BUTTON SHOES FOR YOUNG MEN FOR LADIES, GUN METALS BUTTON OR LACE. CLOTH TOPS IN PATENT AND GUN METAL. The Big Shoe Store. D. G. BAILEY 22 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL RMFLEi I OK_____________ OFFICE. Row 4, Seals 14 and 15 HOURS, from Now Till Thtn BAILIFF'S ... At Your Servire ... All Fees Refunded Thai We are Unable to Pul In Use KING DOG A. J. LAURENCE Paxton’s Shopping Center We are now showing a fine line of Taney Silks, Mulls, Organdies, and all kinds White Goi ds For Class Nig’ht and Graduation Dresses. Also Laces and Trimming to correspond. WENGER’S FOR A GOOD SQUARE MEAL. A FINE LINE OF CANDIES. BAKERY GOODS Paxton. — Illinois CHAS. ALEXANDER DKNTIST JOHN NEWMAN UNDERTAKER And Dealer in —FURNITURE AND CARPETS- Pnone 84 Paxton Rodeen Block Paxton J. B. JONES TONSORIAL ARTIST Try an Electric Massage 125 S. Market St PAXTON THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 23 The most complete and up-to-date line in the city of HARDWARE, STOVES, TINWARE I ------------------GRANITEWARE ■ ■ mnarrm Tools and Cutlery, Sporting Goods, Bicycles, Guns and Ammunition. Both Spaulding and Keath sporting. RUFUS KEATER FOR EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING SEE SMOKE THE CARL LIND ELK HIS WORK IS HIS BEST ADVER- HAND-MADE 5c CIGAR TISEMENT ANDY DOWNS, Manufacturer Across from the city hall Swanson Johnson’s White Horse Coffee TONSORI AL PARLORS 35c per lb. ARE THE BEST IN THE CITY 3 pounds for $1.00 Also a clean and up-to-date Blllard room in connection. J. H. Davidson Paxton, III. PHONE 263 PAXTON FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT CALL ALBERT FKOYD Dealer in No. 40 for the HARDWARE BICYCLES Ferndell Quality CUTLERY IMPLEMENTS AND BUGGIES AND BE SATISFIED. Commandery Bldg. PAXTON 24 THE PAX TOS HIGH SCHOOL TEELECTOR ARCADE RESTAURANT CAFE BUSINESS MEN’S LUNCH A SPECIALTY Come in see uswe will treat you courteous. Oysters in cans and bulk A FULL LINE OF CANDIES AND BAKERY GOODS Have Your Next Suit Made to Order For Less at Meis’ ($18.50 and up—For all Wool Suits) Get Your Photographs Taken AT THE ROWE STUDIO WE HAVE SOME QUARTER CAB- INET PANELS IN FOLDERS, CALL- ED THE DAINTY LITTLE FOLD- ERS. JUST THE THING FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND OTHERS AS A REMEMBRANCE. THE ROWE STUDIO Over Stewart’s Drug Store. . . . _ Guaranteed Portraits Monuments and Tablets $2.50 per dozen to $50 apiece of RASMUS’ STUDIO LATEST STYLES Only exclusive ground floor picture PAXTON GRANITE CO. shop in Paxton. Phone 379 S. Market St. J. P. 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