Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1920 volume:

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Phone ICO Middleooff Bttildtng 2 Paxton High School Reflector ®o ifliss Charlotte Jllightman who has worthed so ably and worthily with us and for us in the Commercial Department during our entire four years in High School and who, by her advice and helpful criticism has made us worthy of graduation— {Tins Holmtte of the |Jaxton High JSrhool Keflertor is Affectionately ilebicateh —Che Senior Class Paxton High School Reflector 3 lu'flcrtnr Staff Upper roir, left to right: IIoivard Hill, '23; Francis Henry, ’‘22; Walter Young, ‘21; Beth Newman, ’21; Dean Ireland, ‘20. Lower row, left to right: Phyllis Nordgren, '23; Catharine Thompson, ’20; Nobel Johnson, '20, Business Manager; .1 Fiss Josephine Wader Faculty Adviser; Emily Johnson, ’22. MISS WIGHTMAN WILL NOT RETURN TO PAXTON HIGH Miss Charlotte Wight man has the distinction of being the only regular teacher in our high school who has continuously served for more than two years. She has now conducted the Commercial Department for four years, and has been unanimously tendered the position for another year at a liberal increase in salary. Thus far she has not seen her way clear to accept although the salary conditions would be satisfactory. She has had in mind, from the beginning of her preparation for teaching, the ultimate taking up of certain more highly specialized phases of commercial work. She now feels that she should no longer delay in doing this. Students and patrons of the school are still hoping, however, that, before her successor is elected, she may conclude that her best interests after all will involve a decision to remain in Paxton at least another year. 4 Paxton High School Reflector |BP cut nr Department Class Roll Fr A N KIE A GN ES BA R N ES Florence Marian Bear Ruth Pauline Berquist Genevieve Lucile Carlsten M argaret Frances Culver Mary Elizabeth Currie Sylvia Goldia Funk Florence Irene Hanson IIazel Mae Horner Orville Dean Ireland Charles Andrew Jensen Helen Bertha Victoria Johnson Nobel Gustaf Johnson Fred La Bare Maurice Hyman Levin Lois Catharine Moffett Charles Vernon Moore Mamie Amanda Prestin Lawrence Jay Sackett Florence Maurine Schneider Bessie Ellen Shinker William Kenneth Smith Ethel Louise Swanson Catharine Thompson Fannie Josephine Watson Ruby Marie Weberg Francis Emerson Wenger Paxton High School Reflector 5 Class Poem (Oh Classmates! pear Classmates! By Pauline Berquist 0 Classmates! Dear Classmates! oar high school days are done. 1 Ye're played and worked through four long years, and now the day has come. 1 Ye've gained our quest, now all the rest, we needs but leave behind, Hut ’round the dear old class-rooms our memories will be entwined. Hut 0 heart! heart! heart! Why, just as the goal we gain, Instead of exulting gladness Must ire be in a sadder rein? ) High Sdiool! Dear High School! the Class of ’20 comes, Pledging faith and allegiance for all her loyal sons; Your praises cry, your banners fly, forever we’ll be true. To you, our dear old high school, and your glorious gold and blue. Hut () school! school! school! We leave with deep regrets. We bring to you our homage Our own dear P. H. S. The future lies before us, she calls and bids us haste; TfV cannot stop or falter, not a moment can we waste; We now set sail in a greater ship upon the sea of life; Prepare for joy and gladness, prepare for work and strife. So up, classmates! and courage take; Away to your success! And never halt till the glory due Is iron for P. II. S. Fred La Bure-— “As a wit, if not first, in the vcry first line.” Mary Currie— “ There teas a little girl And she had a little curl.' Fannie Watson— “A blush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient (when angry.) Ethel Swanson— ‘ ‘ Toiling—rejoicing—sorrowing Onward thru’ life she goes. Francis Wenger— “Oh, would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me. (icnerieve ('arlsten “She Inis moved a little nearer To the Master of all music. Lois Moffett— “Of quiet nays A student of old books and days Sylvia Funk— “Come and tri it as ye go On the light, fantastic toe.” M a urine Schneider— “Behold me! I am worthy Of thy loving, for I lore thee.” Helen Johnson— “She lores to talk and does it well,” Florence Hanson— “Mortals that would follow me, lore virtue She (done is free. Kenneth Smith— “llis eyes twinkle in his head aright .is do the stars on a frosty night.’’ Hazel Horner— “She goes her own nay and asks for no advice.’’ B ess i e S h in k e r— “A most dignified teacher she makes.’’ Paxton High School Reflector ('liarIrs Jenscn- “Sloir and ra.su wins I hr race. I ran In land— “ llis life teas gentle am! tlir rlaments So mixed in him, flail Nature might stand P And sail to all I hr world, ‘ This is a man.' Florence Hear— “I strove with none, for none ire re north my strife Nature I loved, and next to Nature Art.' Lau rence Saekett— “Imnf h and the world lanyhs with yon. ''ranees Culver— “A little learniny is a dangerous thing; Drink deep or taste not the Pierian Spring. Nobel (I. Johnson— “Hope springs eternal in the human breast Man never is, but always to be blest ’ A fjnes liar ties— “Learning by study must be icon 'Tiras ne’er entailed from son to son. Vernon Moore— “ Behold the child by nature’s kindly lair. Pleased with a ratlin, tickled with a straw. Ruby Weberg— “Her whose gentle will has ehangnd his fate and made his life a perfumed altar flame.” Catharine Thompson— “And sure the Eternal Master found IIis single talent well employ’d.” Pauline Berquist— “Infinite work! which doth so far extend That none can study it to any end. Maurice Levin— “One whose fires True genius kindles and fair Fame in-spi res. ’ ’ Mam ie Prest in— “ What more felicity can fall to creature Than to enjoy delight with liberty. 10 Paxton High School Reflector An ilntrniiurlimt So, anil An (Outline Nummary of tlir ijiatorg of the (Elass of 132U. A—'PREP PERIOD On a bright September morning, in the year of 1908, a group of small children skipped gaily along—they were going to school for the first time. At first, there was much excitement, for there were always new experiences coming into their lives. The newness soon wore off. however, and they began to watch for chances to play mischievous pranks. After they had at. tended school for some time, it became necessary for Mr. Bainum to use his authority. We are forced to smile when we think of Nobel Johnson being sent to the office for putting a wasp under Sylvia Funk's desk and of Maurlne Schneider and Florence Hanson being sent to the hall for some misbehavior. We enjoyed ourselves very much in those days. They were Days of Real Sport —days, never to be forgotten. Time flies fast, and almost too quickly; for, some of us had finished our eight years of grammar work and were ready for high school—ere we were aware. B—HIGH SCHOOL PERIOD I— High School Discovered. (1) —High School was discovered by 72 Freshmen. (2) —Date. (a)—Monday morning. Sept. 19H3. II— Struggles and Causes. (1) —Upper classmen jealous. (2) —Freshmen refusing to submit to having their hair cut. (a)—Result. 1.—Loss of some hair, but Freshmen victorious. III— Aims of Class of ’20. (1) —To become worthy citizens. (2) —To become active in Social World. (3) —To maintain the high standard of P. H. S. IV— Election for Freshman Year. (1) —President—Vernon Moore. (2) —Vice-President—Maurine Schneider. (3) —Secretary and Treasurer—Mary Holderman. (4) —Advisers—Mr. Berg and Miss V. McClure. V— Weenie Roast. (1) —Motive—Pleasure of Freshmen. (2) —Place—Brunton’s timber. (3) —Result—A very enjoyable time. VI— Greatest Difficulty. (1)—Ignore taunts of upper classmen. Paxton High School Reflector VII— Greatest Events. (1) —Enlistment of Mr. Berg. (2) —Gained 4 credits. VIII— Sophomore Election. (1) —President—Nobel Johnson. (2) —Vice-President—Catharine Thompson. (3) —'Secretary and Treasurer—Frances Culver. (4) —Advisers—Miss V. McClure and Miss Crawford. IX— Social Events. (1)—Picnic in Pells Park. (a) —Eats—Pumpkin pie, apples and marshmallows. (b) —Results—All tired the next day. X— Greatest Difficulty. (1)—Refrain from cutting Freshies’ hair. (a)—Not altogether successful. XI— Greatest Events. (1) —Our new principal—Mr. Thatcher. (a)—Our love of fun evident in his assembly period. (2) —Gain 4 more credits. XII— Election for Junior Year. (1) —President—Catharine Thompson. (2) —Vice-President—Lawrence Sackett. (3) —Secretary and Treasurer—Florence Bear. (4) —Advisers—Miss Crawford and Miss Hanson. XIII— Social Events. (1)—Junior-Senior Lawn Fete. (a) —Place—Frances Culver’s lawn. (b) —Result—Grand and glorious time. XIV— Greatest Difficulty. (1)—To keep from mimicking the dignified Seniors. XV— Greatest Events. (1) —‘French I.’s breakfast in the woods. (2) —Place. (a� —Anywhere between Paxton and Potomac. (3) —'Results. (a) —'Parents notified. (b) —Wrath of O.J.B. upon heads of picnicers. (c) —Had to take Finals. (4) —Gained 4 more credits and became “Seniors.” XVI— Senior Election. (1) —President—Dean Ireland. (2) —Vice-President—Genevieve Carlsten. (3) —Secretary and Treasurer—Mamie Prestin. (4) —Advisers—Mr. Bainum and Miss M. McClure. XVII— Social Events. (1)—Weenie Roast at Horner's timber. 12 Paxton High School Reflector (2) —Pigtail Day among girls. (a)—Where was “Senior dignity? (3) —Boys start “Overall Fad.” XVIII— Greatest Difficulty. (1)—Trying to keep from being dignified. XIX— Future Events. (1) —Junior-Senior Party. (2) —Class night. (3) —Sheepskins received (ain’t it a grand and glorious feelin’?) (4) —Sept.—1920. (a)—Seniors of P. H. S. ’20 enter: 1. —Ward jBelmont. 2. —'Ferry Hall. 3. —U. of I. 4. —George Washington University. 5. —Country school as “school ma’ms.” (5) —Others scattered to the 4 winds. XX— The veil of the Future is drawn. iBrirf iBiugraiibiral kflrljfu of the 1U2U Jmmnrtala (Written by Florence Bear and Genevieve Carlsten.) AGNES BARNES, a modest little Miss was born July 3, 1902, six miles southeast of Clarence. She attended the country school and upon her completion of the course offered there, and having heard of the fame of P. H. S. and the Class of ’20, she decided to enter with the rest of the class In the fall of 1916. She has remained with us ever since. Agnes is a Platon-ian, and though she has not taken active part in any of the plays given by the society, she has ever been a loyal member. The H. S. Girls' Glee Club is also an organization to which Agnes belonged for three and one-half years. Teaching appealed to Agnes, ar.d for this profession she has prepared herself. PAULINE BERQUIST, our class poetess, first saw light on December 27, 1902. She entered the Paxton Public Grade School in Nov. 1908, and completing the course offered in the grades, entered H. S. with the rest of the class in the fall of 1916. The Platonian Society reckons Pauline also as one of its faithful members. Commercial work, early caught Pauline’s fancy, and it is in this course that she has specialized. She has made a speed record of 49.4 words per minute on the typewriter. Pauline is yet undecided as to what she is going to do. On the 26th of July, 1902, at Manistique, Mich..GENEVIEVE CARLSTEN came to cheer her parents. At the age of three, she moved to Paxton with her mother and father, and since then has made Paxton her home. She attended the grade schools until 1916. when she entered P. H. S. with the rest of the freshmen. Genevieve is a member of the Platonian Society, being president of that organization. She has taken part in all of the programs given by that society. She was a member of the H. S. Girls’ Glee Club for three and one-half years, being the pianist for one year and. also, was pianist for a time in the Orchestra. She has also served as Vice President this year. Genevieve is going to teach for a couple of years, after which she expects to enter some conservatory of music. Paxton High School Reflector 13 FLORENCE HANSON, one of the brightest girls in our class, took up her residence with Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Hanson on January 29, 1903. She attended the West I awn grade school for seven years and the Hast Lawn one year, after which site entered Higli School with tills class in the fall of 191C. Florence has been an active member of the Glee Club and also a loyal mefm-ber of the Platonian Society. As Florence is not quite old enough to take upon herself the dignity and duties of a teacher, she expects to stay at home this coming year. On the first day of March, in the year 1902, the citizens of Paxton heard of the birth of a wee babe, who was named MAMIE PRESTIN. Mamie attending both the West l awn and East Lawn Public Schools, completed the course offered there in 1916, and entered P. H. S. She spent her Junior year in Eureka. South Dakota, but becoming lonesome for her classmates, came hack to graduate with us. Mamie has pursued the Commercial Course and will undoubtedly some day make use of all her knowledge obtained in P. H. S. She says, though, that she is going to get out of Paxton as soon as possible. Who, do you suppose, is luring Mamie away from us? LOIS MOFFETT arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Moffett on January 28, 19 )3. and decided to stay. She entered the West Lawn School in the fall of 1908, and upon completing the eighth year in the grades, she entered P. H. S. with the class of ’20. She is a Platonian. and has been a member of the Glee Club. Lois is too young to teach, so she expects to stay at home this coming year. VERNON MOORE, our first class president, and also the youngest member of our class, was born on August 7, 1903 at 3:02 A. M. in Paxton, so he says, and we will take his word for it. “Bony” completed the grades with a brilliant record and entered H. S„ a green Freshman in the fall of '16. He has taken a very active part in Athletics, and is one of our “star baseball and basketball players. Vernon is a Platonian, and has been a member of the High School orchestra for four years. “Bony” expects to go to school next fall. MAURINE SCHNEIDER first saw light on May 15, 1902. She began school when seven years of age, and. skipping the third grade, joined the class of 1920 in the fall of ’16. She is a member of the Athenaeum Society, and lias taken part in many of the plays given by that organization. Maurine was our Freshman vice president and Sophomore Secretary, and she ably performed her duties. Next year, she intends to enter Ferry Hall, situated at Lake Forrest, in order that she may prepare herself for Vassar. LAWRENCE SACKETT, our star of the baseball diamond and basket ball field, was born January 18. 1903. He is playing his second year of baseball, and was the captain of the basketball team this year. “Larry” has always attended the Paxton schools. He is a member of the Platonian Literary Society. The Seniors can boast of at least one fellow who always wears a smile and who is daunted by nothing. May 5. 1902, marks the birthday of CATHARINE THOMPSON. Catharine. when a lass of six, entered the first grade in the West Lawn School, where she attended for seven years. She completed the grammar grades, and in 1916 enter High School with the rest of the renowned Freshmen. She has ever beer, a “peppy” leader of the class. Catharine has held different offices of the class, and has performed the duties with much ability. As an Athenaeum, she has been loyal to her society, and has taken active part in all the programs. This last year, Catharine has served efficiently as Secretary of the Athletic Association. She has been a member of the High School Orchestra for two years. She expects to enter Ward-iBelmont this fall. 14 Paxton High School Reflector On the 26th (lay of January in 1902, occurred the birth of another of our classmates, namely—HAZEL HORNER. Hazel attended a rural school until the year 1916 when she entered P. H. S. She Is a member of the Athenaeum Society. Teaching appealed to Hazel, so she too, has fitted herself for this calling. But teaching may not be her only achievement, as we may expect her to join the Ringling Bros., as a skillful bareback rider. DEAN IRELAND, the brightest boy in our class, was born Jan. 7. 1901, on a farm near Buckley. He attended the grades in a rural school and then entered the Buckley High, where he was a student for two years. Hearing of good old P. H. S., and also of a winsome maiden that attended here, he boarded the Illinois Central for Paxton and entered this High School as a Junior. Dean was elected president of the Senior Class last fall and has served with much ability. He is a member of the Platonian Society and has taken active part in the entertainments given by this organization. Dean has confided to us that he expects to get married next year. On the 19th of March, the stork brought a bundle of humanity to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Johnson, which proved to be one of our classmates. namely—HELEN B. V. JOHNSON. She attended the Clarence school until 1916 and then came to P. H. S., entering with the class of ’20. Helen is a member of the Platonian Society, and also the H. S. Girls’ Glee Club. Helen has pursued the Teachers' Course, and expects to make teaching her profession. June 10, 1902, is the birthday of one of our prominent classmates, NOBEL G. JOHNSON. Xobel entered the grates when a lad of six, and completing them, entered P. H. S. in 1916. He has served as president of this class, and is at the present time, president of the Athenaeum Literary Society. As an Athenaeum, he has taken active part in the entertainments given by that organization. Nobel has been very interested in athletics and has served on both the baseball and basketball teams. He expects to enter some eastern school this coming fall. BESSIE SHINKER was born Dec. 26. I960, near Ludlow. Bessie has not always been a member of the class. She started to school in the country, and when in the third grade, she entered the school at Ludlow. She entered P. H. S. last year as a Junior and completed her course last January, having acquired the credits necessary for graduation in three and cne-half years of high school study. Bessie is now teaching school,, but intends to take up nursing later. ETHEL SWANSON, one of the “Clarence Bunch,” was born in that venerable city, March 23, 1903. She attended the grades at Clarence, and joined the Class of ’20 as a Freshman. “Pat” is a Platonian. She intends to become a teacher, having faithfully attended the pedagogy class, but, owing to her immature age, she will have to wait a year. FANNIE WATSON was born at Harwood Center, east of Ludlow. August 16. 1900. She attended the grades at that place and entered the Ludlow High School as a Freshman. After pursuing the course offered there for two years, Fannie decided to make a change and come to Paxton as a Junior. She is a member of the Athenaeum Society. She intends to enter some school next year, but is yet undecided as to where it will be. RUBY WEBERG, otherwise known as “Ole,” was born March 30, 1901. She is a true Paxtonian. having attended the Paxton schools all her life. The Commercial Course having caught Ruby’s fancy, she has prepared herself for that line of work. She is a member of the Athenaeum Society. Ruby will no doubt be someone’s stenographer next year. KENNETH SMITH was born west of Paxton, Oct. 9. 1901. He attended the rural school up to the time he entered High School as a Freshman. Paxton High School Reflector |5 Kenneth is an Athenaeum. He intends to enter the U. of I. this fall and no doubt will take up a course in Agriculture. FRED LABARE, our class artist, was born Nov. 26, 1901. He has abilities which will surely help him to make his mark in the world, for instance, designing covers for the Reflector. As a member of the Athenaeum Society, he has taken active part in many of the plays. Fred has been a member of the orchestra for 4 years, and we are sure that P. H. S. will miss his artistic and pleasing manner in playing the clarinet. He intends to enter some higher institution of learning in the near future. MAURICE LEVIN was born October 8. 1902. He attended the grades in Paxton, up to the fifth grade, when he moved with his parents to California. However, he returned the next year and has since then remained with us. “Mosy” was the reporter for the basketball team this year and we are sure that his accounts of the game in the Record were enjoyed by everybody. He is a Platonian and has taken active part in its entertainments. He intends to enter college later. CHARLES JENSEN was born October 3, 1902. He attended the grades in Paxton and entered high school in the fall of '16. Charles has pursued a general course. He is a Platonian. Charles expects to enter school at Carlin-ville this fall. On the 23rd day of January, 1902. MARY CURRIE arrived at the home of Mr. ar.d Mrs. James Currie, and liking it so well, decided to stay. She attended school in the country and entered high school with the Class of '20. Mary is a Platonian and has taken active part in the programs. She also lias been a member of the High School Girls’ Glee Club for three and one-half years. Mary is yet undecided as to what, she is going to do next year. FLORENCE BEAR, another one of the “Ludlow Bunch,” was born June 12, 1901. She attended the grade school in Ludlow after which she entered P. H. S. with the rest of us. Florence is a Platonian, having served as secretary of that society and taken active part in its programs. She expects to enter Gaucher, at Baltimore. Maryland, this coming fall. SYLVIA FUNK, the only senior who is “redheaded.” was born August 15, 1902. She began her career of learning in Wing. 111., where she attended for two and one-half years. Then she moved with her parents to Paxton, and at this time she joined us in the third grade. Sylvia entered P. H. S. with the class, which was then close to GO in number. She belongs to the ranks of the Platonians. Sylvia has decided to teach, but how long, we do not know, as we hear her speak so frequently of a farm in Michigan. FRANCES CULVER, more often called “Fran” than Frances, was born August 13, 1902, in Paxton. “Fran has probably seen more of the U. S. than any of the rest of us have, as she has traveled to two extremities, the western and southern. She joined the class in the third grade, and has been with us since then. The Athenaeums posses Frances in their ranks, to whom she has beer, faithful, having taken active part in their programs. She has been pianist for the High School Orchestra and Glee Club, and has served efficiently. She expects to enter Ward-Belmont this fall. FRANCIS WENGER was born September 8. 1902, and has attended more schools than anyone else in our class. He began his school career in the grades of Paxton. After attending them for three years, he moved away from Paxton with his parents and since then attended the grades at Frederick, Hecla, and Eureka. South Dakota. He attended three years of high school at Eureka. Wishing to graduate with the class with which he started, he returned to Paxton last fall. Francis has taken part in the Athletics and has been an active member of the Athenaeum Society, taking part in the debate given by members of that organization this year. He intends to take a course in dentistry in the University of Chicago next year. 16 Paxton High School Reflector CORNELIA CORNSTALK, OF PUMPKIN CENTER, WRITES OF HER RECENT VISIT TO P. H. S. April 15. '20. deer studints i bain readin yur paper an seein the lak of pep in yur artikles send this hopin u can use it. i got the sheriff to writ it fur me so it ud luk. nise u can use it. i clos yur fren CORNELIA CORNSTALK. Pumpkin Center, April 15, 20. deer studints tusday i cume to wisit yur skule an goodness nos i’ll never do it agin, i wor my red dres with green dots an my yaler soks an my grand-fathrs watch, wan i cume in they all laffed at me. They war a man on a hyer flor thet war readin sompin wen i cume so i jes set myself down on a emty seet and perty soon they begin to sing an me an my fren Si kin make more nois wen we call the cows, i wanted to git up and sing L’il Lizie Jane but i didn't feel like bein ridikuled by sich critters. perty soon, the man on the hyer flor jumped up an hit a bell an yelled fur um to pass sumpin an sum of the studints went out an i jes followed a boy with a blue sweter with a yaler ban roun him arm an perty soon we cume to a room that looked wurse un our kichen lan sakes—ole sinks an lots of bottles settin aroun. i set thar an watcht the studints an they did the funniest things, then some axed me if i hed a bruther or a sister an i sez yes, a bruther Hi, and Hi kin sing like a trojun an them boys laffed but 1 jes ansered polit like maw taut me. Perty soon, them boys sed they war goin to take me to French and lam me to parlay—vu un i sez, sez i, i kin swear good enuff already but i went an lan sakes the lady that was techur war the one thet goes to tea in Clarence wer my unkle lives. Them studints jes talked awful the techur tol um to be quiet an not pay no tenchun to me an i sez, sez i yes jes go on caus i no i be better lookin then the res of um. Then a little bell ringed over the door an all made fur the big room. It war purty nigh dinner time an i was gittin hungry but i didnt half to wait long fur that air womun on the hyer flor went over an started up the ole music box an i jes tor out of there. sence i bain home i bain thinkin bout that air techur wat played the music box. goodness nos she war the one that wuz in thet Ford thet pa pulled out en the ditch an they hed a music box on the Ford too. Wall, studints i bain never goin to cume to wisit yur skule no more caus yu laff at me. yur fren CORNELIA COR'NSTALK. Paxton High School Reflector 17 UA Visit to a Country School' By Dean Ireland—Written as Theme in English IV.” Several years had passed since I had visited the old school. In fact, I had nearly completed my third year of high school; and since I had finished the seventh grade, I had not entered those doors. I had often tried to imagine what it would be like to go back once more and seat myself in those old and battered seats—to hear once more the ringing of the bell, and to read the rude carving on the desks. When the day really did arrive, 1 was more anxious than ever to test the visions of my memory—to see if I was not mistaken as to the inscription above the door, or the initial I had carved the first year on the under surface of my desk—to see if I would feel strange and lonely in the crowd of boys and girls I did not know. But no, the inscription was as I had remembered it, and the initials, truly, were those of my friend; and, the various faces, some of them a bit dirty, were not unlike those that I knew before. 1 was at home there; and, as I sealed myself in ona of the larger vacant seats, which the teacher kindly offered, I felt the atmosphere of good will which pervaded the room. I gazed out of the window, and my eyes measured again the vast expanse of open fields glistening green in the bright spring sunshine. Hundreds of blades of tender grass made a beautiful carpet of the school house lawn, dotted here and there with golden dandelions, bordered yonder with purple violets—and, mingled among all, the star design of the mayflower. Those same tender flowers had blossomed there before, but the dandelions there grew not for their golden beauty, but to be held by some boy under the chin of his friend to see, ‘‘if, she liked butter. Or. perhaps, when the fluffy down had replaced the royal flowers, a blow of one great breath would tell if your mother was calling you.” Yes, the violets held a fragrance then, and they were fair; but it was more to our delight to pluck them from their place; and removing a few of the petals, to fancy an unmistakable likeness there. .My meditation was interrupted by a slight brush against my arm and the sound of a falling book. Some little brown headed fellow had been ‘to the library to get a book,” and while passing my seat had dropped it in an effort to reach a note purposely placed for him. I leaned over to pick up the book, when my eyes fell upon the title, “Lost in the Woods.” I had read it when I was in the fourth grade, and from it I received the idea of carrying an old butcher knife about in my belt for a week; and, during all that time, going over in my mind, the remarkable escape from that snarling wildcat. But the quick eye of the teacher saw the note and demanded that it be brought to her. The boy obeyed reluctantly, but without fear. I only heard the last of what the teacher said, but I could guess from the two audible words, “after school,” the whole of her reproof. The boy returned to his seat and took a book from his desk, which he appeared to be studying diligently, altho’ those two words, after school,” must have been ringing in his ears. Little happened during the remainder of the afternoon, other than the 18 Paxton High School Reflector regular school routine. When four o’clock had come and school was over for the day, 1 went to congratulate the teacher on her splendid school. She liked her work and loved her pupils, and I knew that she would deal kindly with that little chap who was still gazing steadily into his book. As I passed his desk to go home, I looked to see what the boy was so diligently studying. It proved to be a picture of Sir Galahad, the front-piece of his reading book, and opposite it were written the lines of that remarkable poem. I had left the building only a short time when I saw the boy appear. A little girl, doubtless the one who had sent the note, was waiting to walk home with him. She was happy and gay, and soon the cheery sound of her voice died away as they walked towards home. Thus are healed those aching sorrows and disappointments of childhool days, which linger long in the memory of those who have attended a country school. CHARACTERIZATIONS OF SENIOR CLASS—DO YOU AGREE? A liberal soul shall be made fat.—'Kenneth Smith. A man that hath friends must show himself friendly.—Fred LaBare. Deliver me from the oppression of man.—Lois Moffett. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.—'Genevieve Carlsten. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from troubles.—'Charles Jensen. I behaved myself as though he were my brother.—Catharine Thompson. I love them that love me.—Maurine Schneider. A merry heart is a good medicine.—'Lawrence Sackett. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therein.—Helen Johnson. Walk with wise men and ye shall be wise.—Dean Ireland. The wise in heart shall be called prudent.—Florence Hanson. The righteous shall grow like a cedar.—Fannie Watson. He winketli with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teaeheth with his fingers.—Vernon Moore. A soft answer turneth away wrath.—Mary Currie. My son, despise not the chastening cf thy father, neither be weary of his correction.—Nobel Johnson. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge.—Frances Culver. See’st thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings.—Francis Wenger. As a flower of the field, so she flourisheth.—Agnes Barnes. It is vain for me to rise up early.—Maurice Levin. She that is slow of wrath is cf great understanding.—Florence Bear. Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy and drink thy wine with a merry heart.—Bessie Shinker. She dearly loves to talk and does it well.—Ruby Weberg. Know you not my importance?—Sylvia Funk. Not only good, but good for something.—Pauline Berquist. —Helen Johnson. Paxton High School Reflector i9 Tribute of the Seniors to P. H. S, (Apologies to Wordsworth.) How dear to my heart is the old Paxton High School, When fond recollections present it to view; The trees and the shrubs, and the lawn that surrounds it, With every known flower that in it there grew. The walls of red brick, and the walks that led to it, The old stepping stone in front cf the door. The broad oaken stairs with their banisters tempting To rush our decending from floor to floor. The dear, dear professors, the kind, kind professors, Who made us walk stately right out through the door. Four years seemed so long to the eyes of us Freshmen, When first we enrolled in old P. H. S. The class rooms, the hallways, the dignified Seniors, All served to confuse us we do now confess. The teachers appalled us with looks condescending. Till we wondered why we ever came here at all. But years have worked wonders, and now you behold us, Dignified Seniors so learned and tall. Yes, dignified Seniors, the wisest of Seniors That ever passed out through the P. H. S. halls. We’re sorrowing to leave you, we know you will miss us You need our example, of this we’re quite sure. But cheer up our school mates, your day is approaching. The day of commencement which each of us lures. To all our teachers who helped to prepare us For this Gala Day our thanks are all due. Their wisdom, their patience, their kind understanding Has made our four years seem but days that are few. Our dear, kind instructors, our long suffering teachers, To you and to schoolmates we bid fond adieu. —Ethel Swanson. SENIORS LOSE THEIR DIGNITY. Yes, the Seniors did lose their dignity for one whole evening, as the cows and o;her on lookers (if there were any) will tell you. The Senior Picnic, in the latter part of September, was the first social event in P. H. S., worth mention. The big parade started out at five o’clock for Horner's timber and arrived en masse (Fords too.) It ought not be called by the enphon- 20 Paxton High School Reflector ions name of “Picnic, when in reality, it was a Weenie Roast. And such weenies as they had! The menu consisted of buns, weenies, pickles and “P-i-e. (Ask certain Senior boys, who lost their dignity about the pies.) Then when it was all dark and spooky, and everything had been eaten up, the boys brought out the fireworks. Big mystery! how did all that sodium disappear from the Lab. and find its way to Horners Creek? At eight o’clock the “facultee” called a halt in the game, and the Seniors embarked for the homeward journey—but, strange to say. the gate could not be found. After running over stumps and once or twice nearly sending a cow to the next world, the object of our search was located and so out upon the broad highway the Seniors sped. PARODY ON “THE RAVEN.” ENGLISH IV. Once upon an evening dreary, while I pondered weak and weary. O’er the dreadful task assigned to me in English IV— Suddenly there came a ringing, as of someone gently singing, T’was the telephone a’dingling. ringing near the side hall door. ‘ Tis some lucky person. said I, “who’s not taking English IV — Only that and nothing more. And then I listened, only hearing, what I had just then been fearing, “For goodness 'sakes, go stop that phone at once, I do implore!” And as I went to step that ringing, stop that loud and raucous dinging, O’er the wires a voice came singing, heard by me so oft before. Let's go see Douglas, climbing chimneys, leaping trains, just as before— Always smiling evermore.” Alas, alas!” I gave my answer. “I wish I were a necromancer. Then this poem would be created for tomorrow’s English IV; But the fact is, though undaunted, I am almost being haunted, I must be quite enchanted, in this work I so adore: Fcr no ideas will come to my mind for English IV— Blankness here and nothing more.” New the silence is unbroken; no one since that time has spoken; And my work is nearly finished on the poem for English IV. And the more I've sat divining, with my head in thought reclining, I have made this sacred vow that I've never made before: That when this task is ended, my poetic life is o'er. Quoth my poor brain, “Nevermore.” —Frances Culver. Paxton High School Reflector 21 j lirrcny letter (3frilul Sains, (Our Jfnrmer papular (Teacher of “History Chicago, 111., May Day, 1920. My dear Catharine and Dean: In response to your request, asking me to write a “funny letter for the Reflector, I might begin, perhaps, by landing some Democratic candidate for tne Presidency. That, of course, would be sheer BUNK! (I can see Dean's hair rising in indignation.) I may add, however, that that is a PERSONAL OPINION. How I should enjoy being back with my history classes—particularly, at this time—when our country is in such a critical state! We are passing thru one of the greatest eras of American history, and it is up to each one of us, as American citizens, to keep himself well-informed, by reading the daily papers and current magazines. Discuss the affairs of the day, at home with your parents, and at school with your instructors. Listen to the opinions of others; read some more, and then form your own individual opinions. It is only by so doing, that we can promote true “Americanism,” hope to better conditions, and to progress. In after years, 1 am sure that my pedogogical ghost shall be seen flitting about the history room, calling out those sentiments to those who enter, for 1 believe in them so firmly. To those who hearken, all shall be well—to those who do not THE WRATH OF THE GODS shall surely fall upon their heads! I suppose you would like to know what 1 am doing. As my mother is still in the hospital, I am literally, monarch of all I survey. and am busy keeping house for my family—yea even to cooking! So far, there have been no disastrous results (to the family—not to the cooking!) As a side line. I am running a private, “Getting Fat” contest, against Annette Donnelly and Dr. Evans. Every time I read that one of their patients has lost a pound, ! try to gain one. So-far, I have about i 1-10 lbs. to my credit; so you see. you would hardly knew me. These lovely spring days take me back to Paxton and last spring, wha; a treat it was to be in the country! (I finally did learn the difference between a disc plough and a harrow.) The Ancient History hike, the weeny roasts, the trips to the woods, (1 mean, “timber ) for violets, with the little grey squirrels chattering overhead, the rides down the long country roads with the smell of newly ploughed fields, in the air. are things never to be forgotten. Yen are fortunate in knowing such real pleasures. I am glad to have this opportunity, also, to tell you all how much 1 appreciated the farewell exercises, given for me, as my heart was too full to do so, at that time. It is something that I shall remember all of my life. My classes and my students meant much to me, and I consider it a privilege to have worked with as fine a man as Mr. Bainum. No other school, (if I should 22 Paxton High School Reflector teach again) can ever take the place of Paxton High School. I am going to try very hard to come hack for graduation. If there is a strike, I'll come if I have to walk! (History classes! there's an example of, ”stick-to-it-ive-ness!”) PEDAGOGUE BREAKS SPEED RECORD! To the graduating class, I send congratulations and best wishes for future success, and to you all, the best luck and every good wish. Most sincerely, (PROP.) DOROTHY EMILY DAVIS. P. S. I had intended this to be just a note, but it has turned out to resemble the “Epistle to the Ephesians.”—D. E. D. THERE LITTLE FRESH DON T CRY Apoligies to iRiiey—by Francis Wenger. There little Fresh don’t cry! They have broken your head 1 know; And beneath the cold clippers, You've been stuck for hours. But childish troubles will soon pass by— There, little Fresh don’t cry! There little Fresh don't cry! They have stolen your books, f know; And they’ve told you. What you must do. But you’ll be a Sophomore by and by— There little Fresh don’t cry! There little Fresh don’t cry! They have stolen your girl, I know; At the annual feed Where all will be, but you. But when exams’ arrive, the brutes will sigh— There little Fresh don’t cry! Kar v ARea • Chic o , Paxron, L oda.! 24 Paxton High School Reflector ' I'em Years Hence March 15, 1930. Dear me, this has been an exciting day for an cld woman like me. Just at lunch time, the doorbell rang and of course, the m ment i left the r join, my darlings forgot all their table manners—and such a commotion! I thought that I recognized that person who stood outside my door, and who wished me to buy an Encyclopoedia. The minute he began to speak, I r cognized him as my old friend Dean Ireland—he still had the same “line' he had when a student hack in old P. H. S. l’ai sure we were Loth disappoln'ed in each (..her, especially when he found I was the owner cf a heme far homeless cats. It seems that Dean soon tired of Chemistry (probably due to his overstudy in P. H. S.) and had taken up this occupation cf selling books as a new and altogether absorbing business. Of course, I invited him in and I spent the most enjoyable af.ernoon. By comparing notes we located most of our old classmates. Of course, Florence Bear corresponds with me and is quite a noted designer. The last 1 heard from her, she was designing most of Cady Duff (Jordon's creations. Dean says that Larry Sackett is quite a vaudeville star and by his songs, which he has composed, has made quite a fortune. I remember Larry's motto used to be “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” That evidently has proved a good motto. Agnes Barnes, who is known as Frankie” in Greenwich village is a favorite model for all the most prominent artists. Agnes' wonderful eyes evidently are to blame for her popularity as a Bohemian. Of course, we had both read of Pauline Berquist's success as a suffragette. I heard her making speeches from a soap box, right in the buisest part of Chicago, urging people to vote for Mamie Prestin for our next President. I certainly shall change my politics to vote for Mamie. Dean has just heard Charles Jensen in “II Trovatore” and he says he is wonderful. I certainly want to hear him as I always did have an ear for good music. Sylvia Funk is now with “Ringling Bros.” as the world's most famous tight-rope walker. If I could leave my dear cats long enough I would surely go to see that circus. My old friend Hazel Horner is a bareback rider in that circus also. Lois Moffett is now a prominent leader in the Salvation Army. We were sure Lois would be a success in those good old days in P. H. S. when she studied so diligently. Maurice Levin, so the Tribune says, is now in Russia and is a leader in a movement to make Russia a true republic, modeled after U. S. A. Paxton High School Reflector 25 Of course, every one lias heard of the fame our Frances Culver has won. She followed a course in her “loved science and is now a famous bacteriologist. Mary Currie is now the head of a troupe of “Aesthetic Dancers” and has become famous for her “Dance of the Jungle Folk.” Kenneth Smith also has c most Important part in this dance, taking the part of the baby elephant. (Jenevieve Carlsten nearly frightened me out of my wits the other day, when she took me riding in her new Ford-aeroplane. She certainly is daring. Dean says he has just been converted in the revival meetings held by the Methodists, Fred I Bare being the evangelist. Dean says that people are converted by the thousands by Fred’s vividly described pictures of the ‘ ever-after.” Maurine Schneider has won fame in the newspaper items by just winning a divorce from her fifth husband. Maurine was always fickle in the good old days. Vernon Moore, who Is now Monsieur Rigaud. is the head of the “Kigaud Beauty Parlors,” and is noted as a chiropodist. Ruby We berg is an “architectress,” making a specialty of designing aerohangars in Dutch Colonial style. Nobel Johnson married Madamoiselle Marguerite Baroque, daughter of one of the old French families. She brought a considerable dowry and so Nobe,” is as usual, enjoying the hard work of doing nothing. Florence Hanson has just received her patent for her new marcel iron and is becoming quite wealthy. Ethel Swanson is chief travelling saleswoman and is quite successful. Ethel has a good line of talk. Bessie Shinker's latest enterprise is the institution of machines for telling the exact location of a note, after its departure from the hand of the pitcher. Helen Johnson is the assistant of Dr. Francis Wenger, the painless dentist. Fannie Watson is quite a notorious movie actress. She made her debut in “Pathe News” where she was photographed at her occupation as “steeple jack.” Since then, due to her daring, she has won famP In “The Rise of the 'Spud.' ” Mercy, I nearly filled you. my dairy, with the news of my classmates. Mercy ain't nature queer—Why wasn't I a success? —Catharine Thompson. 26 Paxton High School Reflector iFroltcs nf Class nf U12H “Paxton Htgl] Srluwl frtbau tlmiinjj, jHaij 21, 1920 Music....................................High School Orchestra Class Song A Word of Welcome.................Dean Ireland, Class President “Who’s Who”......................Frances Culver, Mamie Prestin Visions From a Crystal Ball......Florence Hanson, Fred LaBarre Probation of Class Will..............Mary Currie, Dean Ireland Ghosts of the Past...............Pauline Berquist, Xobel Johnson Music....................................High School Orchestra FARCE—“THE TEETH OF THE GIFT HORSE” ----------Cast of Characters- Dick Butler....................................Nobel Johnson Florence Butler, his wife.................Catharine Thompson Marietta Williams, Dick’s Aunt..............Maurine Schneider Anne Fisher, Flo’s Friend.................Genevieve Carlsten Devlin Blake...................................Vernon Moore Katie, the Maid................................Helen Johnson FINALE—“A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY” Tribute to Girls....... Trumerai............... Gypsy Maid............. Humoresque............ My Aero Maid........... Chong.................. Flower Song............ Garden in Sweden....... Melody in F............ Japanese Love Song..... Ach du Lieber Augustine Aloma................... I Love a Lassie........ Barcarolle............. Marseillaise........... Star Spangled Banner... .......Senior Boys .......Mary Currie .......Lois Moffett ....Helen Johnson .....Mamie Prestin Maurine Schneider ......Kuby Weberg ...Pauline Berquist ....Fannie Watson ......Agnes Barnes .....Ethel Swanson ..Florence Hanson .......Sylvia Funk .....Florence Bear ......Hazel Horner .Genevieve Carlsten Accompanist—Frances Culver Soloist—Genevieve Carlsten Violinist—Catharine Thompson Paxton High School Reflector 27 JUNIOR ALPHABET. A is for Anita who never is blue B is for Burklund of these we have two C is for Campbell a name of fame Also for Carlson and Carl, almost the same D is for Dorothy and also for Dicks E is for Engdahl who knows all the tricks F is for Florence, most jolly they say G is for good which paves the way To better things, so the teachers say. H is for Hazel, and Hildur, a very bright lass Also for Hanson, who surely will pass I is for industrious and invincible too J is for Johnson to her class so true K is for kindness we all like to show L is for Lloyd so slim as you know M is for Margaret and Marjorie gay Which is the best, no one can say N is for Newman and also for Nees The latter of whom takes in all he sees O is for obey, which we all do P is for Pearson and Pollock too Q is for questions which never do rhyme R is for Rasmus down the line S is for Strong and Schneider and lo! T is for thirty Juniors you know U is for useful, which we all try to lie V is for valor and victory W is for Walter an artist of fame X is for xants. which are always the same Y is for youth for which we all are yearning Z is for zealous which we all are learning. —H. K. A. Junior. SENIORS. PLEASE TELL US. (Parody, “Tell Me. j “Tell us why the office is haunted. Tell us why it’s so cruel Tell us why all our troubles Always come in doubles. When we go there. Why do we hate to go near That spooky old office door, Why is it we always dread it. From classes to go there. Seniors, please tell us why. —“F H. Paxton High School Reflector 29 FUTURE DESTINIES OF JUNIORS. Esther Carlson—A missionary in Japan. Catharine L. — Famous society leader. Katharine Campbell—Wife of prominent business man. Beth Newman—-Professional Piano player. Margaret Smith—Chief cook and bottle washer of Ireland. Marjory Strong—Country school maim. Mae Hanson—Magazine editor. Carl Helman—Traveling in France, seeking new styles. Lloyd Peile—Printer. Paul Carlson—Village school master. Edmund Ludlow- -Noted lawyer and statesman. Ray Corbly—Aviator. Helen Kjellstrand—Matron in Girl's college. Edith Burklund—Telephone Operator. Bessie Schneiter — Instructor in French. Albert Engdahl—Clown in Barnum ard Bailey's. Alice Pollock—Traveling with Pollock’s Jazz Band. Dorothy Johnson—Designer. Hazel Hancock—Police woman. Anita Rasmus—Movie actress. Mary LaBare—Waitress in cafe. Floren e Shinker—Poetess. Hildur Abrahamscn—Stenographer. Pauline Pearson—Country school marm. Walter Young—Cartoonist. Genevieve—Does Lovev Olson still love you?’’ Pauline B:—“Oh no. Last fall he said he could go through water and fire for me, but now he doesn't dare to walk home with me from the library, because it is too cold.” “He who has not suffered much cannot write real poetry.”—George Branden. That gives us an impulse to treat our school poets with a broom stick. AGES OF SOME OF THE FRESH-MEN AND SENIORS AS WE SEE THEM. Melvin Evilsizor—Three months old. Teddy Lind—Six months, bouncing. Noble Johnson—One year and three quarters. The Twins (V. M. L. S.—Thre3 years. Charley Jensen—Sweet sixteen. Walter Swanson—One hundred seventy-five. Lovey Olson—One year. WHERE YOU FIND THEM: Sara Hyde—Movies. Pote S.—Office. Kat Campbell—Sedan (Hudson or Ford.) Olive Johnson—Library. Evelyn P.—Rantoul. Maurine S.—Overstreet. Cat Thompson—Federal Bakery. Miss Davis now has left the History room, And all our faces are full of gloom. For we always went to her class full of glee. As she permitted laughter free. Peile (after having enjoyed an evening with Olive): “Gee but doesn't this hour between nine and ten go fast?” 30 Paxton High School Reflector FAVORITE JUNIORS Favorite Pets—Cat, Campbell. Favorite Nut—Hazel. Favorite Bible Characters—Esther, Paul. Favorite Occupation—Smith. Favorite Town—Ludlow. Favorite Character in Literature— Johnson. Favorite Month—May. Favorite Age—Young. Favorite Man—Newman. Favorite Land Burkland. Favorite Kin—Nees. WITH APOLOGIES TO MILTON (By Mary LaBare, ’21.) Come on kids, and bring with thee Lots of pep and jollity, If the roads be rough for miles. Come anyway with a face full of smiles, Such as hang on victor's cheek, And be sure to- show your dimples sleek; Sport that makes you watch your step, For our games are full of pep. Now you must be sure and go, For our games are never slow; And in thy right hand bring with thee A quarter only, the admission fee; And we will get our honor due, For we will play some game for you, So please come to the game next time For as you know our team is fine. STUDIES IN FRESHMEN VERNACULAR. Conversation of two Freshmen between classes:— “Onnust?” “ ‘Sright!” “Oakum off!” “Sure zima stanninear.” “Juh mean it?” “Ubetcha.” “Ooseddy did? “Gurlova there. “Wah sheno ’bout it?” “D'no. Swatshesedd.” “Oakum ofT! Yerkiddin’’ “Thinkso fu wanta. Bawdier Chris-mas gifs?” “Notchett. Bawchoors?” “Naw. Saylookeer!” “Watchassay?” “Jeer bow Bob M--------. “Haint nuther.” “Is too.” “Notsloud! Somebody hearus.” “Lettum. Nothin much nohow.” “Quitcherkiddin.” “Oakum off! I ainakiddin.” “Gracious Imus begittinalong!” “Somus I.” ‘ Slong!” SONG HITS. “In My Baby’s Arms.”—Katharine Campbell. “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles”— Nobel Johnson. “Taxi”—Russell Kemp. “Baddy Long Iyegs”—Carl Helman. “How You goin' To Keep E'm Down On the Farm”—Olive Johnson. “Poor Butterfly”—-Kathryn J. Dun-nan. “Babes in the Woods”—The Freshmen. “Rolled Into One”—Teddy Lind. “You Cannot Shake That Shimmy Here”—Mr. Bainum. “We Are Little Soldier Men”— Vernon M. and Larry S. “I'm Looking For Someone to Love” —Lovey Olson. “They’ll Thank ITS Bye and Bye”— The Faculty. “Take Me to That Land of Jazz — Nobel Johnson. Paxton High School Reflector 31 � P. H. S. BEFORE SCHOOL. This program starts ‘bout a quarter of nine. Regardless of weather, it’s the same every time. The students fleck 'round the assembly so gay. And i: you’re near, here's what you’ll hear 'em say: “Listen honey, may I use your powder puff? I left mine at home; Ch! my face is so ruff.’’ “1 washed my hai last night, its hor rid today The wind has just blown it, ever which way.” “3ay that’s the darlingest dress I've seen yet this year. It leaks so swell or. you. Did you get it here?— Oh, Evelyn, Honey, please won't you play? They then settle down in their places to learn Tlie lessons that, the night before they did spurn. FAMOUS MEN AND WOMEN OF P. H. S. Coe. Y'ak—Albert Engdahl. Scoop the Cub Reporter—Hyman Levin. Mutt and Jeff—Charles .Jensen and Teddy Lind. .Mrs. Fatty Arbuckle — Hildur Abraham son. Peck's Bad Boy—Raymie Johnson. Jchn Sousa—Glei. Freckles—Paul Carlson. Billy Sunday—Deacon Given. Andy Gump—Francis Henry. Bobby Make Believe—Kenneth Larson. Kernel Cootie—Cunningham. We'd d’.nce, but what would the fac ulty say!” “Oh listen, there's something I want to tell you, Now don’t you dare breathe it. I'll be peeved if you do— “Say. did you like the show? I didn’t a bit. But I guess with most people it did make a hit.” There’s a dance her tonight, are you going to be there? If so. what in the world will you wear?” “Hello everybody, thought sure I’d be late, I didn’t wake up till ten after eight. I sure had to hurry, but made it all right. Oh! I had the most wonderful time last night! There's the bell ringing, it makes me so mad If school's ever out I sure will be glad. WANTED: — A pair cf false teeth to fit the mouth of a river. A collar to fit the neck of the woods. A lock ard key for my books—K. C. (maybe “Bony M. could tell you why.) Some of Albert E's knowledge of bluffing. Eng. III. A device for getting geometry and going riding at the same time—A. K. A shoe to fit the foot of a mountain PARLOR COMPETITION. “Hew is it that Cotton never takes you to the theatre nowadays?” queried Katherine. “Well, you see,” her friend Anita replied, “one evening it rained, and we sat in the parlor.” “Yes?” “Well, ever since that we-----oh, I don't know; but don't you think that theatres are an awful bore?” Paxton High School Reflector 53 SOPHOMORE CLASS POEM Majestic class of '22, Sons and daughters of the gold and blue, Boldly we stand for all that:s good and true, So now we gladly give praises to you. So when we leave we’ll take the world by storm, Yet never will our hearts grow as warm As when we think of dear old Paxton High, Then we easily recall the good old days gone by. We soar high above the others with our colors flying high, The rose proves our trust in dear Old Paxton High, And the silver shows our clean record While in Paxton High. And she smiles and says at ease. “This is my class with whom i am well pleased.” —Elizabeth Me. D. OUR HALLOWE’EN PARTY 'Twas on the eve of Hallowe’en The great big moon cast a ghost.y gleam O’er P. H. S. A night of mystery everywhere. While laughing voices filled the air At P. H. S. It was the night of the masquerade With all the ghosts and funny maids At P. H. S. We sure did have some splendid eats A good time, all, with various treats At P. H. S. A PARTY The hoys of P. H. S. surely have pep. Didn't they give the girls a May- day party worth remembering, which proved to be the social success of the season? It was held at Pe'.ls Park which they had leased for .he occasion. This place was beautiful, ly decorated and there was a gigantic May-po’.e in the center. A charming May-pole dance given by the boys proved that the girls ara not the only graceful creatures. Paul Nelson and Dean Ireland gave a very clever character dance, “The dance of the Wild Rose,” which made them quite the star performers. Delicious refreshments were daintily served under the trees, and miniature May Baskets were given as favors. What a blow! I must have been dreaming. SOPHOMORE GIRLS BY FORMAL PROCLAMATION ESTABLISH “PIGTAIL DAY IN P. H. S. We, the girls of the Sophomore class )f the Paxton High School, in order to ook more youthful, to attract atten-iou of the other classes, and to display our golden tresses, do hereby jroclaim that the 25th of October, •shall be our annual celebration of Pigtail Day” for the class of ’22. We hereby sign and affix our “John Hancock.” “Rosie” T., “Betty” McD., “Curls” “Lil” G., “Trude” P.. “Flo” F., Evelyn S., Grace L.. Nyx,” Beda, “Peanuts” S„ ‘’Billy” P.. “Marke” A., “Micky” C„ “Bennie” T., “Johnnie” N., “Peggy” L., “Jennie” T„ Vive” G., “Reny” 0., “Ixnanie” B„ “Sype” S.. “Roily” K. THE SOPHOMORE PICNIC. On the 2nd of October. 1919, the Sophomore Class held a picnic out by Perdueville. The picnic was a howling 34 Paxton High School Reflector success from beginning to end. We played baseball, in which Miss McClure took an active part. It was a e:y exciting game, and Miss McClure almost made a home run. We then made a fire so as tc roast our ween ie.s. After we had a good fire, we all wo e busy working cur jaws. The v.conies were good, but we feared the “wurst.” Alter s-iptr vc played “Farmer in the Cell.’ All but two or three boys toe'; pait. and you should have seen the way the boys went after the girls looking for a partner. Tlie teachers soon started to get s.cepy (?) so we had to start for home. This was the end of a perfect clay, and v e hope to have some more pknics in the future. I Grace Larson—She wins her way by her sweet disposition and good fellowship to all. Rachel Tweet—Caesar is her bes friend. . Emeline Kollman—Hand over goni of your bril.iance in Botany. Won’t you? Hazel Carlson—A piano player sho will be and win his heart with melody. Katharyn Dunnan—Our model. Cmie Oneal—Enjoys p.aying on the typewriter. Beda Tinberg—A future mathemu tician. Vivian Genliy—A misslonary ot ih • past. Kenneth Larson—Ot:r future mechanic. SOPHOMORE SOPHISTRY. ( tyr.iolcykal meaning of “Sophistry' Intended.) Sherman Olson—Shines as our basketball star. Rita Lientz—She can converse botn v.i’ty and well. But if she sees a bug. My! hear her yell! Emily Johnson—She is never happy rr.less she knows her English, and she is almost always happy. Elizabeth McDevitt—If sh3 had a pedny for every giggle, she’d soon le a millionaire. Forrest Prather—“Don’t he so bashful, the ladies won’t bite.” Evelyn Swanson—Pretty is, as p otty does. Marguerite Apland—We wonder why she is so interested in Loda High. Earlene Noes- Emily J’s double in There is a young Sophie called Vive, I or good grades she always will strive She uses her brains On Gallic campaigns, Does this ycang Sophie ea led Vive. Thcres a fascinating Senior named Dean, Who don t know what it is to Le mean; Ho studies away, till his lessons he can say, This cha-ming Senior named Dean. Paul Nelson- the “king’’ of th- Sophs, Sure stands in with ail cf the profs; But when Caesar lie tries He just about dies. This wise president of the Sophs. Them is a young Sophomore calloj “Curls” English. Paul Nelson—What makes preacher's sons so mischievious? Francis Henry—Beware Andy! For the face at the window! Who is the sweetest of gins. She surely can write And she “aint” a bad sight. This charming young Sophomore ca l. ed “Curls.” Paxton High School Reflector 35 WHAT OUR FACULTY SPEND MOST OF THEIR TIME DOING. Miss McClure—Posing. Miss Wightman—Frowning. Miss Wade—Winking. Miss Lateer—Running all over the building. Miss Henderson—Working Geometry. Miss Hamilton—Smiling. Mr. Cunningham—Blushing. Mr. Glei—Walking around the assembly. Mr. Bainum—Working. TO A ROBIN. You are first to come back in the spring, And we hail your return with good cheer. When we hear the sweet song that you sing, The long winter no longer we fear. For the snows and cold winds will depart, And the birds and the fiow’rs will appear; Waking glad many weary of heart. For lo! the first robin is here.—E. P. Rachel had a “tiny” friend. Her hair was black as coal, And everywhere that Rachel went, “Lizzie” was sure to roll. They both were in the Caesar class, They followed every rule, And never did the teacher sass When they did come to school. They fussed up everybody there By asking for constructions, It made the dull ones tear their hair, To hear their wise instructions. AT GRADUATION TIME. (By Emily Johnson, ’22 Opening buds of roses, And the joy of June once more, Tell a story old and charming. That has oft’ been told before; But still is sweet to hear At graduation time. Tell the waiting student That the day is here at last, Which makes the four long years A memory of the past; Still they bid a sad farewell At graduation time. There’s a promise made, scarce uttered, Yet with meaning deep and true, For the youthful heart that gave it Has not seen the future new, But holds its trust in friendship At graduation time. There’s a loyal song at parting in Alma Mater’s praise. Then the gate is closed forever On the carefree high school days; For the gate of the Future opens At graduation time. Then here’s to yon the Senior Class Of dear old P. H. S., And as you climb still farther up The stairway of success. We wish to follow in your path The steps of knowledge still. Until our duties and our days We shall at last fulfill. Then hope to stand as proud as you. At OUR graduation time. —A Sophomore. Paxton High School Reflector 37 SOPHOMORE SNAP SHOTS 1. —On the opposite page Our vice-president one sees In her heat style addressing The tlowers and the trees. 2. In the center -Caesar (f) wLh his (I mean her) ten lieutenants tineas, which one is Caesar? Did you see our bridge? We saw stars! 3. Kathryn Jane, secretary and treasurer, having no money to hold, bestows her affections on the class mascot. 4. Someone we re proud of is number tour. Guess Who? “Sher.ny, cur Basketball Star. • •—The Fourth hour English class. See the grins? Explanation: Tli.tv'rO nhmninir : (1.- And last, hut not least, Mr. class. If yen look real close refused us a picture, but OUR MODERN HISTORY CLASS To Modern History class we go, Ami take our places In a row, Ready to answer all she asks. Which sometimes is a difficult task. And if our lessons well we’ve learned A big one hundred mark we’ve earned, But if cur notes are far behind, A great big zero mark we nd. Miss Hamilton did spy one day. That in this History class so gay, Right in the center of the list Sat Donald Kirk, a great artist. ’ Now, Donald, if you aim to be An artist, as I plainly see, Please practice it some other time And rot in any class of mine.’’ Tis hard for Donald to o! ey Miss Hamilton's request that day. For new and then, we often spy Donald drawing on the sly. —Florence Fretty ’22. Cunningham's pet (?)—the Botany you’ll see our bashful president. He have cne you see. OUR CLASS GAME. In English II class— No, you’ve not heard, Alas! Of the fame that we play every day. We know our recitations, If rot we have taxations. For we've planned a picnic in the May. At the end of the year And hurrah! it Is near. We’re going to purchase some— Yum,” And have some good times, With the use of dimes. Now, what dc you think of our wisdom? . —Hazel Carlson '22. “Little lines of Latin. Little lines to scan “Make a mighty Caesar. But a crazy man.” “Old Caesar’s battles were all shain His commentaries rusty If he could see our fierce exams J He’d say, Veni, vidi, busti.” 38 Paxton High School Reflectoi ilhr tCittlr 3Folka Brpartmrut WHAT THEY STAND FOR. Friendship Remembrance Efficiency Success Honesty Merriment Ability Nerve The Freshman Class of 1920 came to P. H. S. seventy strong. We organized the second week of school and elected the following officers: President, Howard Hill; Vice president, Raymond Johnson; Secretary. Robert Moffett: Treasurer, Spencei Anderson. The class picnic was the first affaii the Freshmen had. They planned a picnic in the timber, but, on account of the bad weather, it was held in the Court of Honor Hall. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham. Miss Wightman, Miss Stoll, Miss Davis Miss Lateer, Mr. Glei and Mr. Claudf Stine. It was a “get-together” affair, and everyone had the time of his life. Certain members of our class have taken part in the plays given during the year. The Freshman Basketball Team won five out of seven games during the season. The lineup was as follows: Forwards—Meyers and Shel don; Center—Strayer; Guards—Moffett and Johnson. Yes, the Freshman Class is a wonderful class. Wonder what it win be four years from now? THE BOOKS OF FRESHMEN- Chapter I. 1. —And it came to pass in the fall of ’19 the host of Freshmanites came into the land orf Paxton. 2. —And they looked out upon the land and saw it was good, being full of Sophs, and divers upper-classmen: and forthwith their hearts were filled with a great desire. 3. —Now, as the king looked out upon the land and beheld the hosts of Freshmanites his heart was rejoiced and he was glad. 4. —Forthwith, he called unto him all the chiefs of his tribes and spoke thus: “Let the Children of Frosh bs seized and their golden locks shaven from their heads.” And forthwith the chief of the Sophs, fulfilled his commands. 5. —And when all had been shorn, the Freshmanites were greatly dismayed, and spoke troublously among themselves. And they were filled with fear and trembling. Chapter II. 1. —But the king’s soul was full of an evil spirit, and he decreed a decree and proclaimed abroad that all Freshmanites were slaves of the divers upper-classmen, and that the Children of Frosh should do battle with the upper-classmen for their freedom. 2. —But when it came to the ears of the Freshmanites, they were sore afraid for they were without a leader and command. 3. —But the king proclaimed unto them, “Choose up forthwith a leader that ye may not be as sheep when you Paxton High School Reflector 39 fail in I he hands of the Sophs.” 4.—.vnd forthwith the Children of Hcdli did us they were commanded, and repaired unto the Field of Hal! wita li ht hearts. i .—And there did the forces meet and gieat was the slaughter of both. —And when it came to reckoning, the king proclaimed a victory for the children of Frosh, but his wicked heart over-l.owed with joy when he announced that they were still fresh. i.—And again did the Children of I icdi struggle for their liberty, and i..,iCt were they victorious, once with aiS cf wood and balls of divers nu tc.iul, and once with a great ball, one ..bit measuring the diameter thereof. Chapter III. 1. —And then the king announced a comcst in the great hall of the Tern pie of learning. The Freslimanites in one mighty body arose and pre- pared, for they knew their might was great. 2. —And long and tirelessly did they struggle and. when the trumpets were sounded, their leaders pronounced Abraham Hrunton and Isaac Olson victors, who, with their mighty s.ren; th, scattered far and wide di- c.s Seniors, Sophs., and Juniors. 3. —And they were proclaimed vie. tars, and light joyfully did the Fresh-l..unites h'Yd celebrations. 4. —And the king ielented some- 1 what, and granted unto them some slight rights of freedom. —And it came to pass that the | luct week of May arrived, and the 1 i.ig and his chiefs and all Scribes and Pharisees summoned the Fresh- ; maniteg to question their right to he delivered from 1 on.lage. (I.—And so manfully did the Fresh-manites struggle, that the king re. lented and the Children were delivered out of bondage. 7.—And thenceforth they were treated with respect by all, and peace reigned througnout the land.—Selah! PARODY OF ‘THE LORD IS Mf SHEPHERD.” The faculty is my shepherd 1 shall not want to be good, It cateiieth me when sending notes, it sendeth me to the office, anu O. J. B. doth bawl me out. He maketh me to say, I am sorry for my ‘ornriness.” Yea, tho I walk piously through the halls of P. H. S. I will not be good for neither are the other kids. Thou givest me the ‘dickens” ir. front of the whole assembly, With their rod and their staff, they annoy me. Each of my grades getteth lower Surely, “ornriness” and “fun shall follow me through all the days of my school life, and I shall not expect to be expelled from school either. —H. H. '23. WITH APOLOGIES TO THE AUTHOR OF THE SONG “TWENTY FROGGIES WENT TO SCHOOL.” Seventy Freshies went to school Down in good old Paxton High; Seventy Freshies learned the rule. Seventy Freshies asking why. All the Seniors call us green When we try so hard to please. They surely think it’s mighty keen lTs poor Freshies so to tease. .Mr. Mainum looking stern, Calls the Freshies one by one. Trying hard each name to learn. 40 Paxton High School Reflector Preshies think it’s only fun, Till they hear the buzzer ring. Freshies don't know where to go, They hardly know a single tiling. Every one has fussed them so. Seventy Freshies take their turn At Latin verbs and x, y, z, English, History, they must learn Till they’re as wise as they can be. Don’t you think each Freshie ought To have all his credits four? When they so earnestly have sought To enter at the Sophies door. —Mary Carson. FRESHIES. We re a jolly bunch of Freshies, Everlasting full of fun. And we're always being called down Yes! Almost every one. Mr. Glei gives us such stern looks As he walks up and down the aisles, But we lose them in our school books And turn them all to smiles. Mr. Cunningham's about the same Calling out “You take your seat! While Miss Lateer. she’ll tap the bell: “Turn around! and at your studies keep.” I think it is an awful shame For the Seniors are just as bad. And we’re not the only ones to blame If they get the faculty mad. But still we're only Freshies looking forward to the right. Though its pretty hard to do so Yet we put up a big fight. —Celia Levin. THE SENIORS AS WE SEE THEM The Seniors all think that they’re the whole cheese They snub us Freshmen If you please They try to act so dignified. As if they owned all—far and wide. “Bony” Moore is their youngest child; I’ e heard folks say, “he’s rathei wild.” Back in his corner, sits Maurine too As sweet a Senior as ever you knew. There’s “Nobe” and “Kat,” a happy pair, And what they do—hull! they don't care. They sing and laugh and talk at ease As carefree as the summer breeze. And there’s Charlie, the janitor faithful and true, He sweeps each room daily and dusts it too— Carl, nicknamed “Koola,” as perhaps you all know Measures six and a half from his head to his toe. I don’t know a Senior like Pauline, do you? The teachers all like her and O. J. B. too. Then there’s Genevieve Carlsten, have you heard her sing? The attention of others her voice always brings. There’s Frances Culver, their musician great, She’s an all around Senior at any rate Dean is their orator, brave and bold. He’ll make a fine speaker when he gets old. And now when we’ve mentioned jus a few Somehow we form 0ur opinions anew As we read of their talents in the above verse, We decide while they’re awful, they could be worse. —F. W. ’23. Paxton High School Keflector 41 Base- lfcA'4 m en . F rr—F y Turner fL CorblY ir 3 3 1 IS 0 ion --G 01 sen ±i ' 1 6 Gee C F _ STiTts 5v ncnc tr. L ersm rt A Art tm A.r c. F frtlshj 5 r r4 rc r. - - � cen h � r 5 V l JJG F. F t. r BASKETBALL The bitter disappointment experienced by some members of the schco! because of not being able to have a football team made the desire for goo: basketball season all the keener. This desire and determination were ex-piessed by some of the boys who under the help and direction of Mr. Glel. laid out an out door basketball court upon which they practiced as long as the weather would permit. At this time, when the schedule should have been made and the team should have been rapidly rounding into shape, we were delayed because of not having a place to play. The School Beard came to our rescue, however, at Christmas time, and secured the use of the Coliseum for high school athletics during the remainder of the year. The students considered this a very fine Christmas gift and certainly did appreciate it. Mr. Cunningham got busy at once and in a very short time had a schedule ready for the remainder of the season. Mr. Glei’s call for candidates for the team was well responded to. The squad appeared to be a very promising one and rapidly rounded into shape under the able directions of Mr. Glei. The team, however, worked under disadvantages from the beginning. The drawback of a late start was sup plemented by the “Flu” which placed Nobel Johnson, one of our best floor men, out of the game for the remainder of the season; by the removal of Glen Schramm, one of our crack forwards, from school; and by the ineligibility, during most of the season, of Vcnon Strayer and Carl Helman, two men upon whom we had placed great hope. The direct effect of these factors proved to be very disastrous to the team and as a result we won only one of the eight games played. We won from Hoopeston by a score of 19 to 12. When all things are considered, however, we have nothing for which to be ashamed, for we played some of the best teams in this part of the country, including, the winner of the District Tournament. 42 Paxton High School Reflector Paxton High School had not had a basketball team for several years and the fact that the team was practically a “green” one was one of the greatest disadvantages with which Coach Glei had to deal, and was one of the things which made it impossible for them to compete successfully with such teams as we played this season. Notwithstanding the fact that the greater number of our games were lost, we hope that we were not surpassed in clean, straight playing, and gentlemanliness, which after all are the requisites of the true victor. “It is not victory or defeat that makes a team a success, or failure, but the spirit with which the team puts forth its efforts and whether or not they ‘Play the Game.’ ” THE MEN 1 jA.WRENCE SACKET—CAPTAlN. Forward This young gentleman was captain of the team. He showed clever head work, was speedy and had good defensive ability. GLEN SCHRAMM Forward Glen was accurate and clever at passing and shooting. The team lost a valuable man when he moved away. NOBEL JOHNSON Center Nobel had lots of ‘ pep” and was in the game every minute of Paxton High School Reflector 43 the time. He had the qualities of both forward and guard, a very good combination for one holding down the center position. SHERMAN OLSON Guard At guard “Shermie” is a terror and always proved a clog in the opponent’s scoring machine. He was a fast man and a success at guard or forward. VERNON MOORE Guard “Bony” was primarily a defensive man. He does not star at basket shooting but certainly is right there when it comes to preventing the opponents from making baskets. HAR1RY TURNER Forward Harry came back to school at the beginning of the second semester. He is noted for his speed, shiftiness, and accuracy on long shots. WILLIAM STTTES Guard William also returned to school at the beginning of the second quarter and was quite an addition to the team. FRANCIS WENGER Guard Francis put up classy work in the few games in which he got to play. He showed the right kind of spirit by coming out every night for practice and helping the team along. CARL HELMAN Center “Cula ’ was the high man of the team and if he could have played all season the results might have been more favorable fer Paxton. KENNETH LARSON Guard Kenneth is only a Sophomore but succeeded in making the squad. He has an ideal build for a guard and we believe he is a comer for next year. F. W. GLEI—THE COACH With the coming of Coach Glen to take charge of Paxton athletics the prospect in this line of high school activity became very bright. A new view came from the confidence that was placed in Coach Glei, who came to us with some prestige as an athlete and with his coaching abilities already recognized. Much credit is due him for his work this year. Many obstacles had to be faced, and he was always ready and willing to boost the team in every way. 44 Paxton High School Reflector INDOOR BASEBALL Enthusiasm for a football team ran high at the first of the year and the prospects tor a winning team in that sport seemed bright. When the boys endeavored to get their parents’ permission to participate in the game, however, the prospects were dimmed: for only two or three were able to secure permission. When it became evident that it would be impossible to have football, Mr. Glei put his brain to work to find some other form of athletics, of a less strenuous character, that would be suitable for the autumn months. Indoor baseball was introduced and met the need very well. A diamond was laid out on the school ground. This game is superior to football as a school sport because it is not so strenuous and can be participated in by a much larger percent of the students. Much enthusiasm was aroused in the contests between teams representing the different classes. This game was played until bad weather came, and our thoughts were then turned toward basketball. BASEBALL The sting of defeat in basketball did not in the least dampen our spirit of loyal support of high school athletics. On the contrary, our determination to make baseball season a success is all the greater. Many of the members of last year's team are still in school and with these veterans as a nucleus Mr. (ilei is rapidly rounding into shape a powerful scoring machine. Thus far we have played three games; two of which have been won and one lost. BASEBALL REOCRiI) TO DATE 1920. Paxton High 8..................Kantoul High 7 Paxton High 0..................Kantoul High 7 Paxton High 5..................East Lynn High 4 The Team—Sackett. 2nd: Corbly 3rd; Olson, 1st; Moore ss: Martin, p; Larson, c: Strayer, rf: Gee. cf: Johnson, if. Subs—Francis Wenger. Francis Henry, Maurice Levin, and Edmund Ludlow. P. H. S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Treasurer’s Report. RECEIPTS Bank balance, June 24. 1919.......................................? 91.9.'; Mi mbership dues for present school year.......................... 71.4o Total received for admission to basketball games................. 202.24 Re.ur.d of expenses advanced to team....................y......... 41.04 Total received.......................................... $406.00 DISBURSEMENTS Illinois H. S. Athletic Association, dues..................... $ 1.00 Printing and general expense................................... 13.27 Paxton High School Reflector 45 Equipment and supplies.......................................... 24.55 Tournament entrance fee......................................... 10.00 Tournament expenses advanced.................................... 25.00 Traveling expenses of teams................................... 108.18 Referee expense at home games................................... 20.00 Total paid out......................................................1202.00 Bank balance, April 8, 1920..................................$204.G6 Catharine Thompson. Treasurer. NOTE:—An analysis of the above report shows that basketball was self-sustaining this year. Admission fees paid all expenses, and added $41.28 to the general athletic fund. This was made possible by the liberality of the Board of Education in renting the Coliseum. It is hoped that the outcome of the baseball season will be equally satistactory on the finance side.— (Editor.) OUR TEAM. Come on. High School! Shout for your team. We’ve got a team to make us glad. We have a team that’ll make us beam, A team to make other towns sad. Come on Seniors! Shout for your men, Your the oldest, the wisest, the true. You have on the team just six less than ten, Ccme on and shout for our gold and blue. Come on Juniors! Help us along, If not for yourself, then shout for all. Cheer ug with faith and victory song. Paxton’s old banner must never fall. Come on Sophomores! Back up your school. You have SIX players on the team— The finest, the fastest, they follow each rule, And make Paxton High’s fame ever gleam. I Come on Freshmen! Shout for your one. Though he is small” he’ll be true to the last. Paxton’s the best school under the sun Its players are loyal, true, and fast. —K. D. HISTORY NOTE BOOKS. j “No we ain’t forgot them yet, And we never will you bet. Been writing in the note books all day long, All the time our pens are scratching this song Oh! they keep on writing through, And they’ll never stop for you. Of all the pen points that we see They seem to be worn to a frizzledee. Now if that’s work, it sure suits me. And we ain’t forgot ’em yet”—Parody on We Ain’t Got Weary Yet.” —“F.” H., P. H. S. 21 Wanted:—A new school building. —Mr. Bainum. Found:—Kula, a playmate at noon. —Catharine Thompson. Lost:—My straight hair.—Florence Hanson. Wanted:—A beau.—Hazel Horner. Found:—My “Cackle.” — Lawrence Sackett. 46 Paxton High School Refcrtcr jHujh Sr him I JWtihitirs □ PLATON I AN LITERARY SOCIETY PROGRAM. The entertainment phase of the Platonian Society program this year was in the form of a minstrel show, which followed the literary and deela-matcry contest, which was won by Dean Ireland, who read ‘ A. the Tomb of Napoleon.' CURTAIN Enter—“Sambo' (Vernon Strayer)—announces nature ot the show and the assumed names of the cast of characters, as follows: Evelyn Pierce....................................Mary Pickford Everett Given...................................Eddie Lyons Catharine Lockenmeyer......................Theda Bara Paul Carlson................................A1 Jolson Maurice Levin....................................Mack Sennet Mary LaBare..............................Anita Stewart Kenneth Larson..................................Fatty Arbuckle Gertrude Pollock..................Constance Talmadge “Now-here! come back here! Dont go w3y!!” Enter—Interlocutor—“Pote Schneider as Beatrice Fairfax—Costume— white net evening dress. “Egyptland”—Enter “minstrels, singing, dressed in unique black and white creations. [See picture page?] Fakes— Followed by parody to “Liza Jane,” sung by Mary Pickford “flattering’’ (?) Anita and Mr. Cunningham, Coola, Loyd and Edith,, Lovey, Margaret and Dear., and P. H. S. More jokes followed by the appearance of Freckles (Paul Carlson) and song. “Freckles,” sung by Theda, Anita. Freckles and chorus. After other “jaw breakers’ were given, the movie stars became very tired and sleepy, and finally drifted into dreamland to the music of “Byelo,” sung with a violin obligato. Mary Pickford arouses the dreamers by her loud laughing over an “art”-istic joke. The scream cf the evening was the “rendering of “I wish 1 was a Monkey in the Zoo —and the imitation of said monkey. Of course, before and after “Six Times Six” was sung by little Mae. the cast could not keep from cracking more chestnuts. All good things must come to an end, but the best is always saved for the last;—the entire cast appeared to pay their homage to the Senior class boys. They did not intend to slight the girls and here is what they had planned to warble to them: “You’ve been hearing, you’ve been hearing, about our Senior boys, but don’t all be annoyed; they are not our only joys. We’ve Paxton High School Reflector 47 got some other things to show—they are called “our better half.” Oh! you know who we mean, they are the girls and we have eighteen. Chorus— Well! now there’s Catharine Thompson, Frances Culver. Genevieve and Maurine. They are absolutely the pride of the class and are P. H. S.’s queens. Mary. Hazel and Agnes Barnes, there's your chance boys to be on farms. There’s Sylvia, Fannie, Ruby, Helen and of Florences we have two. Then there’s Ethel Swanson, Lois Moffett and Mamie Prestin. And last of all comes our dear little Pauline. 1 have heard it rumored that she’ll leave us soon—who can tell, perhaps it will be in June. She’s not going far, just a little nearer the northstar. Oh! our dear Senior class!” Rainbow streamers were thrown out to the audience just as the spot light dickered. P. S.—Pianist—Florence Hanson. Coach—Josephine Wade. As indicated above, the literary part of the program was made up or an essay and two declamation contests. The two contests were necessary because of the nature of the declamations selected. Tile essay was written and delivered by Marjorie Strong and was the outgrowth of a thorough study of the Initiative and Referendum and its application to the legislative machinery of Illinois. It was the original plan of the society to have a debate on this subject. The essay was very interesting and instructive. In the first declamation contest the program was as follows: Rita Lientz—“Kentucky Bell. Emily Johnson—'‘ The Three Lovers.” Mary Currie—“Dora.” Hazel Carlson—“Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight.” This contest was won by Emily Johnson who gave “The Three Lovers” in a very charming and realistic manner. In the second contest the following speakers participated: Clarence Olson—“The death of Benedict Arnold.” Genevieve Carlsten—“Toussaint L’Ouverture.” Dean Ireland—“At The Tomb of Napoleon.” Dean Ireland was successful in winning first place in this group. All of these young people acquitted themselves well and did their part to hold the literary work of the High School up to the high standard for which it has been noted for so many years. The judges were: Supt. H. M. Rudolph, of the Ford County Schools; Rec. C. C. Wisher, pastor of the Christian church; Miss Mildred Bahr. principal of the West Side school; Miss Harriet Laybourn. eighth grade teacher, of the East Side school, and Miss Linda Johnson, teacher of the seventh grade. Paxton High School Reflector THE FIRST HALLOWE EN PARTY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING. “What do you s'pose this is going to he?. we heard someone ask as several weird looking creatures made their way into the lower hall of P. H. S. Bang! Out from behind a bunch of cornstalks jumped a ghost and hit those just entering with a wet towel. What new terrors awaited? Horrors! There was an alligator behind those cornstalks, its mouth open to devour one. And those bones, lying all over the stairs! At last the upper hail was reached and sighs cf relief were heard from all sides. Such a heterogeneous mob! This was the Hallowe’en Party that the girls of P. H. S. gave to the boys. After all had arrived, there was a grand parade and May Pollock and Ruby Lindgren received the prize for the funniest dressed girls, they being dressed as the “Goldust Twins;” Dean Ireland received the prize for the boys being dressed as an old man. Various games were going on in different rooms, such as bobbing for apples, pie-eating contests, and fortune telling. Then, there was the Stunt Show, the girls of each class putting on a stunt. Freshmen girls gave An Old Fashioned School;” Sophomores—“Picture Album;” Juniors—“History Lesson;” Seniors—“Faculty Meeting.” After this, all adjourned to the Lab. for “eats,” which were greatly enjoyed. At midnight, the party broke up with much laughter and singing. Well, boys, the girls are still waiting, for YOU to give them a party, but we’ll just keep on waiting and we hope our patience will sometime (?) be rewarded. JUNIOR-SENIOR PARTY. On the evening of May 17th, the Junior Class entertained the members of the faculty and the Senior Class at the Coliseum. The guests wer� seated at small tables, artistically decorated in the High School colors— Gold and Blue—where fruit salad and wafers and ice cream and cake were served. During the serving of the refreshments, the talented members of the Junior Class royally entertained their guests—Albert Engdahl and Dick Corbly, playing the roles of dark faced comedians. They sang a few appropriate songs and told all they knew about their worthy guests—the Seniors. Margaret Smith, quaintly dressed in colonial costume, sang two selections—“In the Hush of the Twilight Hour and “Loves Old Sweet Song.” Selections by Paul Carlsons’ “Gazoo Orchestra” were rendered throughout the evening. A French horn solo, entitled “Love me and the World is Mine,” was famously executed by Everett Given; and a touching number on the trombone was played by Walter Young. After eating and laughing heartily, the guests with, drew to the other end of the hall and played games until time to go home. The Atheneaums gave their program in the latte. part ot January and it was divided into two parts. The first part consisted of a debate. The question debated was Whether or not Illinois should have an arbitration board with compulsory Paxton High School Reflector 49 powers to settle all disputes between employers and employees.” The affirmative side was upheld by Frances Culver and Francis Wenger, while the negative was upheld by Catharine Thompson and Nobel Johnson. Both sides had very good arguments and in the three minutes allotted to them for refutation succeeded in refuting many of the best arguments of their opponents. It was very difficult for the judges—M. L. McQuiston, C. S. Schneider, and Rev. Bryce—to come to any decision but they finally decided in favor of the negative. It has been a number of years since debates have been given in Paxton High and so to many this one proved an interesting and new enter;ain-ment. A short farce presented by members of the society proved to be the second part of the program. “His Model Wife was a most clever and en-teresting li tie one-act play, and the parts were all well-acted and showed the careful coaching of Miss Lateer. Much amusement was afforded the audience by the difficulties arising from a “fib’’ which Arthur Everett told his maiden aunt to the effect that he was married when he really wasn't at all. The cast of characters was: Arthur Everett, an artist.........................Walter Young Robert Parks, his chum..............................Fred LaBare Rev. John H. Potts.....................................Chester Lindgren Miss Agnes Macpherscm, Everett's aunt.......Maurlne Schneider Mrs. Munford Wells, a society matron.............Bernice Tucker Miss Eleanor Perry, Park’s cousin.............Evelyn Swanson Miss Belle Potts, a “nouvelle” heiress................Kaiheryn Dunnan Wilhelmina, a model...............................Evelyn Pierce Patsy, whose mother washes.......................Pauline Holley Mary, a maid............................................Phyllis Nordgren BOOK REVIEW “Daddy Long Legs”......................................Nobel Johnson “Freckles”..............................................Lois Moffett “One Way Out”...............................South Entrance “Castle Dangerous”....................................Office “Eat and Grow Thin”............................Teddy Lind. “Woman Haters”......... Ichabod Crane,” “Greased Lightning” “Held to Answer”.....................................Skipper “The Crisis ...................................Final Exams “The Valley of Fear ........................Throwing notes. “The Road to Understanding”.........................P. H. S. “Six feet Four ................................Carl Helman “Private Peat”..............................Peter Rasmussen —Fannie Watson '20. 50 Paxton High School Reflector VERY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PLATON I AN PERFORMERS—AS THEY APPEARED MARCH 19, 1920, IN THEIR POPULAR MINSTRELS. Paxton High School Reflector 51 (1 Imu'raJ I'partmntt PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WINS HONORS AT MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Among the fifty-six senior students in the University of Michigan College of Literature who were elected May 7th to Phi Beta Kappa, the National Scholarship Honor 'Society of American Colleges and Universities, was Dewey Fagerburg, of Paxton. Only two other Illinois students were thus honored. Dewey graduated from P. H. S. with the Class of 191G. The selection was based upon excellence in scholarship, and effective personality as revealed in the varied college activities. It is pleasant to record such honors. Congratulations, Dewey; “Keep a goin’.” UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITING SPEED TESTS. As a means to encourage ACCURACY and EFFICIENCY in typewriting the Underwood Typewriter Company awards an “Initial Certificate of Proficiency’’ to candidates who write 40 to GO net words a minute for 10 minutes from the Underwood Typewriting Speed Tests. These tests are sent out each month but can not be practiced previous to the time the tests are to be taken. All papers must be corrected according to the International Rules and TEN words are deducted for each error. To candidates who write 60 to 70 net words a minute for 10 minutes is awarded a “Special Credential Certificate” enclosed in a special designed leather card case. Frances Culver, a member of the graduating class of this year, wrote 61.3 net words on the April speed test, thereby earning the leather card case issued by the Underwood Typewriter Company. Those to whom the “Initial Certificate’’ has been awarded during this school year are the following: Pauline Berquist.....................40.4 net words Anita Rasmus.........................44.G “ Beda Tinberg.........................43.4 ” Helen Kjellstrand....................41.G Alma Johnson.........................40.3 52 Paxton High School Reflector COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER The speaker chosen by the Board of Education to deliver the commence-meni address for the class of 1920 is Dr. S. E. Fisher, Pastor of the I niver-sity Place Church at Champaign, Illinois. His splendid reputation as a pulpit orator and speaker for special occasions, such as commencements, is well known to the people of Paxton, many of whom have at seme time had the pleasure of hearing him. The subject of the address which he has chosen for this occasion is, “The New World Order—An Interpretation.” The phrasing of the subject Is highly suggestive of present day problems and interests, and the exact con-tent of the address will be awaited with Interested anticipation. Dr. Fisher has been preaching to University of Illinois students in the University Place church for the past eighteen consecutive years. This fact alone gives abundant assurance that the address will not be without content elements of in-teres’. to the graduating class and other high school students, as well as to the audience in general. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR NEXT YEAR. At the time of going to press, May 19th, very little progress has been made by tiie Board in securing high school teachers for next year. It seems that very few of our teachers this year will remain. We are very glad to know, however, that Miss Lateer and Miss Wade will be with us. One other high school instructor has been employed. Miss Gladys Uorbly, who graduated from the Paxton High School in 1915, will teach French and Mathematics. Of the other teachers who have been with us during the past year, Miss Aurel Henderson, will return to her work at the University of Illinois: Miss Marjorie Hamilton will probably not teach; Miss McClure, after her two years with us, will seek employment in some larger school. Mr. Cunningham has his eye on positions at Canton, Ohio, and at Detroit. Michigan, where the salaries are especially attractive for specialists in biological science. Which of the two positions he will accept is still a question. Mr. Glei is considering tempting offers from other schools to take charge of Manual Training, Mechanical Drawing and Athletics. Miss Wight-man. who has had charge of all of the commercial work in Paxton for four years, has not fully decided as to her future, but will withhold a decision as to accepting the liberal offer of the Paxton Board, until after she has returned home. RECENT PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO WILL RECEIVE DEGREES IN JUNE CLASS OF 1916— Dewey Fagerburg, University of Michigan. Alan Reed McCracken, Annapolis Naval Academy. Carl Radeke, University of Illinois. CLASS OF 1915—- Gladys Corbly, University of Illinois. James Kerr, Wesleyan Law School. O. J. Bainum Superintendent 1897—1921 F, w. Glei Harry A. Cunningham, A. B. Marual Training and Mechanical Principal and Science, 1919-1920 Drawing, 1919-1920 Paxton High School Reflector 55 •jjaxtmt (Biyli rluml ©tttrial Diri'rtorg BOARD OF EDUCATION H. P. Larson—President (term expires 1921.) Walter Nordgren—Clerk, (term expires 1922.) C. J. Carlsten, (term expires 1921.) Walter Kiest, (term expires 1922.) Mrs. A. C. Wascher, (term expires 1921.) Mrs. Clyde Thompson, (term expires 1923) E. T. Froyd, (term expires 1923.) COMMITTEES: — Teachers and Salaries—Walter Nordgren, C. J. Carlsten, Mrs. A. C. Wascher. Supplies—('. J. Carlsten, Mrs. Clyde Thompson, E. T. Froyd. Textbooks and Course of Study—Mrs. Clyde Thompson, Mrs. A. C. Wascher, Walter Kiest. Finance—E. T. Froyd, Walter Kiest, C. J. Carlsten. Rules and Discipline—Mrs. A. C. Wascher, Walter Nordgren, Mrs. Clyde Thompson. Building and Grounds—Walter Kiest, E. T. Froyd, Walter Nordgren. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Harry A. Cunningham—Principal—Science. Charlotte Wightman—Commercial Department. Minnie Ruth McClure—Foreign Languages. Laura Stoll—Aurel Henderson—Mathematics. Dorothy Davis—Marjorie Hamilton—History. Angie LaTeer—'Domestic Science and English. Josephine Wade—English. Fred W. Glei—Mechanical Drawing and Manual Training. CLASS OFFICERS Freshman Class—President—Howard Hill; Vice-President—Raymond Johnson: Secretary—Robert Moffett; Treasurer—Spencer Anderson. Sophomore .Class — President—Paul Nelson; Vice-President—Rita Lientz: Secretary and Treasurer—Katheryn Jane Dunnan. Junior Class—President—Beth Newman; Vice-President—Mary Wampler; Secretary—Lowell Nees; Treasurer—Paul Carlson. Senior Class—President—Dean Ireland; Vice-President—Genevieve Carlsten; Secretary and Treasurer—Mamie Prestin. SOCIETIES AND OFFICERS Athenaeum—President—‘Nobel Johnson; Vice-President Florence Bear; Secretary and Treasurer—Maurine Schneider. Platonian—President—Genevieve Carlsten; Vice-President—Everett Given; Secretary and Treasurer—Elmer Corbly. 56 Paxton High School Reflector Paxton Boot Shop Our Spring and Summer Slice Styles give that delicate touch of refinement and air of being well dressed that people strive after. It is this fact coupled with their quality, comfort, fit and workmanship that brands our shoes as such desirable merchandise. “ilistinetUic Stoic (Centre” SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN VICTR°LflS PAXTON, ILL. Paxton High School Reflector 57 THE BEST PLACE TO BUY PHOTO SUPPLIES A competent druggist is by nature and training careful regarding the quality of everything lie sells. Buy your Photo Supplies at STEWART’S and you’ll be sure as to quality and freshness of every item. WE ARE AGENTS FOR EASTMAN CAMERAS AND SUPPLIES Let us develop and print your vacation snap-shots.. FILMS DEVELOPED FREE. STEWART DRUG Co. “ THE REX ALL Ha vnes - B u ait in DEALERS 58 Paxton High School Reflector See us for your Commence Presents Diamonds, Bracelet Watches, Boys' Thin Model Watches, Rings, Pins, Chains, Fountain Pens, Ivory, Etc. Eversharp Pencils With their name on it makes a nice gift for a boy or girl. YOl CAN FIND WHAT YOU WANT HE HE. BEN OVERSTREET SON, JEWELERS GALLAGHER MUSIC HOUSE, Paxton IS Appatelfoi Ladies and Cbildten PAXTON, ILL. Established 187') House Furnishings Paxton High School Reflector 59 C. S SCHNEIDER R. L. SCHNEIDER Law Offices of SCHNEIDER SCHNEIDER Paxton, III. MALCOLM L. McQVISTON Attorney at Law Paxton, III. SAMUEL LUDLOW Attorney at Law Paxton, III. Papineau Bldg. Phone 110 H. L. Rodeen PLUMBING HEATING PAXTON, ILL. AGENT FOR MAHONING FURNACE 60 Paxton High School Reflector -4 Triplex Spring Suspension SIMPLICITY—QUALITY— ECONOMY YOU CAN DRIVE ONE HOME WITH YOU FOR $3oo. oo Paxton Auto Implement Co. M. H. CLOUD F. M. THMOPSON ATTORNEYS AT LAW Stenographer in Office Phone 6 First National Bank Bldg. CLAUDE M. SWANSON GEO. P. BUTTON Attorney at Law DENTIST Paxton, Illinois Commandery Bldg. Paxton Paxton High School Reflector 61 PAXTON STATE BANK Capital $1000,000.00 A J. Lateek, President X. V. Lateer, Ass’t Cashier AA I). Rankin, Vice-President (). J. Egnell, Cashier WE PAY THREE PER CENT INTEREST ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS L. G. Peterson PLUMBING AND HEATING SHEET METAL WORK 112 T. Pells St. Paxton, Illinois Licensed under State of Illinois. Insured under AA’orkmen’s Compensation Act. 62 Paxton High School Reflector PAXTON DRY GOODS Co. Dry Goods, Notions, Women's Misses and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments TH THAT SELLS Wooltex Coats and Suits Consumers Supply Co. The White Front Store Buy Your Groceries Here T xibe $ Service There’s a big advantage i n using an exide battery Sold by The Star Garage GREAT FOR THE KIDDIES. Nothing better far their health than bike rides along country roads in the fresh air of early morning. Our bicycles for boys and girls are priced so moderately that any parent can afford to get one for his child. The best investment for your kiddie’s health. OSCAR OLSON Paxton High School Reflector 63 Let your conscience be your guide in buying clothes. Have your next suit tailored to your measure from exclusive Bruner Woolens. HEBE! For your inspection arc hundreds of the season's latest creations in suitings. A style just what you want and up to the minute. The prices are less than ready-mades. G. R. SWANSON SON Phone 291 So. Market St., Paxton Paxton Broom Brush Co. MAKERS OF SWEEP-RITE THE SUPERIOR BROOM W. C. THOMPSON HARDWARE AXD AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS BUGGIES, WAGONS, STEEL TANKS CREAM SEPARATORS I. X. L. WIND MILLS AUTOMOBILE TIRES W. State St. Pa ton, III. First National Bank Capital and Surplus, $120,000.00 Call and get a Home Bank and start saving 64 Paxton High School Reflector RIMES MOTOR CO. Fold Products SALES ANI) SERVICE STATION WEST STATE STREET Phone 482 WE USE GENUINE FORI) PARTS ONLY POWER FARMING EQUIPMENT PROMPT SERVICE PRICES RIGHT Paxton High School Reflector 65 JUST ARRIVED VERY ATTRACRIVE NEW SUMMER DRESSES Tram one of the best Eastern Manufacturers. These styles show that newness so much in demand these days. The materials, organdies, silk voiles, linenes, etc., are so sheer and pretty that they cause very favorable com ments from all who see them. While alterations are going on at this store we are making special prices on all ready-to-wear. Cruzen HJ elson Merc. Co. PAXTON'S LEADING READY-TO-WEAR STORE Our Ice Cream is a most delicious treat. Made of pure, rich cream, with natural fruit flavors, under sanitary conditions, it is a delight to those who eat it. Ac-qaint yourself with it. We will be pleased to send you a trial order. YOUR DEALER CAN SUPPLY WRIGHT’S Wrights Ice Cream Co. E. B. MORGAN FLORAL CO. WHOLESALE AM) RETAIL FLORISTS DEALERS IN SEEDS, BULBS AND NURSERY STOCK ALSO LANDSCAPE GARDENERS Telephone 12 - Paxton 309 S. Market St. 66 Paxton Hiah School Reflector SHY FELLOWS- You can look just as nifty as the fellow in the picture if you buy your clothes here. Come in, try on some suits and see for yourself. A. E. SANDBERG “WE SELL SHOES, TOO” Langbam Clothes Made by Leopold. Chicago Save 15 per cent on each dollar by waiting on yourself Paxton Hash Karry SELF-SEliVE GROCERY The Young Men’s Store IF ITS NEW WE HAVE IT Wickstrom-Cruzen Clothing Co. PHONE 1 25 The House of Quality PAXTON 68 Paxton High School Reflector SHOES HASRCH'S FURNITURE SHOP The Home of Qood Furniture G. T. HARSCH FUNERAL DIRECTOR Quality Service AND OXFORDS Campbell Swanson THE ARCADE Ray enjamin ALL KINDS OF Fresh Meats SOUTH END MEAT MARKET Phone 36 PAXTON CAFE Bakery Goods, Lunches, Etc. Students’ 30c Dinners a Specialty PAXTON, ILL LUNDAHL’S Sanitary Market Choice Fresh and Salt Meats Phone 38 Paxton W. T. BEATTY SHELF AND BUILDERS' HARDWARE A FULL LINE OF STOVES HARNESS AND HORSE FURNISH-ING GOODS TIRES AND AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES Paxton, III. THE POINTS OF WEAR ARE ALL STRONGLY REINFORCED IN Wayne Knit Pony Stockings FOR CHILDREN We carry many styles—school, romp and dress hosiery. E. F. JOHNSON PAXTON For Expert Shoe Repairing Go to Carl Lind Up-to-date Machinery Practical Experience Opposite City Hall Paxton Paxton High School Reflector 69 Buy voin w. l). Fortner SOUTH END GROCER GOODS DELI VEli ED Phone 31 PAXTON PATHE IS THE BIGGEST VALUE Compare any Pathe at any price with any other instrument priced half as much again- and see how it measures up to it in any quality of TONE, or tone-control, or volume, or appearance, or size, or construction! And each Pathe, whatever the price, plays ALL makes of records, as well as Pathe Records—one thing alone that would make it the biggest value there is at any price. NO NEEDLES TO CHANGE. --FOR SALE BY- VICTOR LUNDBERG DRUGGIST PAXTON 70 Paxton High School Reflector M. D. E. Peterson, M. D. Over Stewart’s Drug Store Paxton, 111. Dr. Chas. E. Shine OTHER PRACTITIONER Phone, Office, 357 Res. 539 2R Laurence Bldg. Paxton, III. C. G. A. Kjellstrand makes a specialty of Fine Coffees AND GROCERIES JOHN NEWMAN Unbertaker DEALER IN Furniture Carpets PHONE 84 PAXTON. ILL. DR. A. A. HANSON Dentist Nitrous Oxide Administered Laurence Bldg. Phone 202 A COMPLETE LINE OF Richardson's Stamped Goods Staple and practical articles essential to women’s and children’s wear and home decoration. J. G. Garnett Son PAXTON, ILL. 35 Years of Service in the Photographing profession has made me especially capable of attending to your needs in all kinds of portrait work. P. A. Rasmus Corner Studio PAXTON WHEN IN NEED OF A REFRESHING SMOKE, TRY A EL DOMAR A. C. WASCHER SONS PAXTON, ILL. Paxton, III. Paxton High School Reflector 71 } SEE B. RYBERG For First-Class Shoe Repairing. LOOK FOR THE RED BOOT PAXTON. ILL. Sanitary Barber Shop NORTH END SHOP AL. McCABE Dr. C. C. Urban DENTIST Office in Rodeen Block Paxton, III. FOR FIRST-CLASS WORK PATRONIZE The South End Barber Shop WHITCOMB. MORSE. MOORE Paxton, III. Salden’s E. B. Miller’s Coffee Queen Esther Flour HOME OF QUALITY COFFEE AND FLOUR !' Y - -■ ■■ Dr. E. E. Hester Register Building Office Phone 38 Residence Phone 240 Paxton, III. Farmers Merchants Try Middlecoff Hotel State Bank Barber Shop . FOR FIRST-CLASS WORK H. E. DUFFIELD, Cashier ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FRANK WYANT. Prop. North Mrrket St. PAXTON | Paxton, III. 72 Paxton High School Reflector Get The Best Clothes You’re going to find out, in tin next few months, that it does make some difference what sort of clothes you buy. You’re attracted by a style, or a pattern or a fabric; maybe the price looks very nice to you. But the question is: How long will the clothes look as nice as they look when you buy! That’s where Hart Schaffner Marx all-wool quality and fine tailoring come in; those are tlie qualities that endure. That’s where we come in; we have these clothes for you. Cni.yricl.t 101ft, Hart Si hnffiiPr Marx P. Larson Co. What You Should Know About Clothes Do you know how much care is required in cleaning YOUK SUIT? And what it means to yon to have it ('LEANED RIGHT? AS Cleaners of both Men’s and Women’s Garments, we know how to clean. When ve clean a garment, it is clean; it is as good as new, with all its life and flexibility retained. More than that, it is Sanitary. We do not cover up the dirt- we take it out. HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED ]j Call and Deliver Mail Orders Receive Prompt Service SANITARY DRY CLEANING Co. Phone 525 PAXTON HOOPESTON ROSSVTLLE A Full Line of Spaulding Sporting Goods Little .need be said on this line except to state that we have everything you could wish for. Even if you do not have any intention of purchasing at the present time, we would he very glad to have ynu call and examine the assortment. NEWMAN HARDWARE CO. Hardware, Houseware, Harness, Paints, Oils PHONE 3 PAXTON n.........—-it TRY SALLEES We Serve Everything CONFECTIONERY LUNCHES Malted Milk a Specialty “Equaled by few, excelled by none”— Sallee’s Famous Malted Milks. PHONE 161 H, PAXTON, ILL. U