Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1908 volume:

1908 THE BEEHIVE PRESS Peoria, III. Dedication % To the Board of Education this our first volume of the PEKINIAN is respectfully dedicated, as a mark of appreciation for the assistance and interest taken in our work. The Pekinian’s Staff Thomas Hollywood Calendar Editor Rayburn Russell Calendar Editor Louise Nierstheimer Literary Editor Alvah Herr Asst. Editor-in-Chief Ezra Meeker Editor-in-Chief Nelson Weyrich Ruth Skaggs Business Manager Literary Editor Pearl Kincaid Literary Editor Fannie Green Literary Editor Hilda Oltman Chief Artist George Koch Literary Editor Ruth Lautz Herbert Ferrell Literary Editor Joke Editor Ludwig Schurman Asst. Artist Lillian Heisel Harry Hoffman George Ehrlicher Literary Editor Asst. Business Manager Athletic Editor Fred Barnes Walton Conover Calendar Editor Asst. Artist THE STAFF Board of Education t B. C. Allensworth D. J. Veerman G. w. Cunningham H. M. Ehrlicher Chas. Kuecks E. D. Marrs V. P. Turner L. J. Albertsen Wallace Ireland Much praise is due the board for the way they have supplied us with competent teachers, and the way they have furnished us with supplies and apparatus for our different departments and laboratories. We appreciate their efforts and hope to be able at some future time to reward them. Staff in Behalf of the School. Pekin High School Yells Ray! Ray! Ray! Rah! Rah! Rah! P. H. S. Sis! Boom! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Hullabaloo! Who Rah! Who Rah! Hullabaloo! Who Rah! Who Rah! Who Rah! Who Rah! Pekin High School Rah! Rah! Red and white, Ray rah, Red and white, Ray rah, Hobble gobble, fight and scwabble, Pekin High, Rah! Rah! Che—he—cha—ha, Cha, ha, ha, ha, Pekin High School, Rah! Rah! Rah! 4- 4- 4. COLORS—White and Crimson Songs % Tune, “The Grand Old Flag” ’Tis the red and the white That to us are all right, And victorious above may it wave, ’Tis the emblem of the school we love And its honor we strive to save. Every heart beats right for the red and the white And we hope that you’ll show your might. Shall old acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the red and white. Pekin, Pekin High School, It’s all the same, Winning or loosing we’re always game. No other school can endeavor, We’ll cheer forever: Jack Kraeger, ’07 Tune, Harvard Pekin, Pekin High! Brief History of Old nP. H. S.n i HE first building in Pekin in which high school studies were taught was on Ann Eliza Street. It was a tumble down brick building in 1859 when Mr. Blenkiron took charge of the work. The studies given were Algebra, Geometry, History—Ancient and Modern, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Etymology, and some Physics and Chemistry. Latin and German were not taught, for it seems the State Laws forbade the teaching of any foreign language in the public schools. The pupils who wanted languages were compelled to go to private schools, or, if the teacher was willing, he could teach such studies outside the school hours. (Mr. Blenkiron was one of the willing ones and so taught Latin after four o’clock.) If any experimental work was necessary the students and teacher were supposed to make their own apparatus, as none was furnished the school. The pupils put up with all sorts of inconveniences, such as, a crowded and poorly heated room, and a nearly collapsable building. At last the Old Brick” became so dangerous that thoughts were directed to a new building. In 1865 the citizens were appealed to for support and enough money was collected to go ahead with a new structure. Some financial difficulty arose after the foundation was laid and further progress was stopped until 1867. Because of the long delay one of the teachers wrote a poem, two lines of which I will quote: The foundation stands in big bug town. But the castle is in the air.” This poem caused much merriment at the time and will long be used in jest by the old citizens. During the year before mentioned the edifice was completed and a more up-to-date structure could not have been erected. New studies, such as Rhetoric, Bookkeeping, Botany, Zoology, Latin and German, were introduced. These additional subjects of course increased the attendance and necessitated the employment of more teachers. One morning in 1890 every one was surprised to learn that the High School building was afire. Every effort was made to save it but to no avail. In 1891 the building we now have was erected, but the assembly room and three recitation rooms were all that was allotted for the High School’s use, the remainder being occupied by the lower grades. As the attendance increased so was the recitation rooms, fixtures and appliances increased and at the present time we have one of the best and most complete of High Schools. The Pekin High School is on the accredited list of High Schools in the State and also on the accredited list of the North Central Association of Colleges, which permits a graduate of Pekin High School to enter any College in the State and any College in the North Central District without examination. The following is a list of the Superintendents and Principals who have taught in Pekin High School: Superintendents Mr. William Blenkiron Mr. Calvert Mr. George Colvin Mr. Mathews Mr. C. O. Scudder Mr. Kirk Mr. F. W. Reubelt Mr. Homberger Mr. O. A. Schotts Mr. J. Crosby Principals Miss Congden Miss Clemens Mr. G. W. Mason Mr. Frank Lacy Miss Annie Newman Mr. Vandergrift Mr. Bohannon Miss Josephine Goodheart Mr. John Lacy Mr. H. H. Undland Mr. J. H. Pirkey Miss Rebecca May Miss Elizabeth Chapman Mr. Asa Hiett Mr. Browning Mr. Connor Troi. iLCormo fa Vh tr ax its. M ss. CCT whaaK L .Kir K Pit ris K Erxtii.s h issFI.Gor s xth. «Stt Yt o Qr JTCl ptv Y Ajiss E.E.Thome Oe r rrva y 'MlrS- FLStra t f L t f w yVltatf.M. FV r e u 5 o V 5t ory lSS CtA 0a Lp (ir JAMES J. CROSBY Superintendent of Schools I. L. CONNOR Principal Teachers Aneta Baldwin Edith E. Gorsuch M. I. Kirkpatrick Jean M. Ferguson Eva E. Thorne James J. Crosby Superintendent Pekin city schools. Born in Oxford, Pa.; educated in District School, State Normal School, West Chester, Pa., Lafaette College, Easton, Pa., and the University of Michigan. Taught in the public schools of Tazewell County as follows:—Rural school, principal of Mackinaw schools, principal of ward schools in Pekin, and teacher in Mathematics in Pekin High School. Elected superintendent of Pekin city schools in 1904. I. L. Connor, B. S. Graduated from Commissioned High School at LaGro, Indiana; graduated from Scientific Course at Purdue University; Instructor in Science and assistant principal Peru, Indiana, High School; Instructor in Science and principal Tipton, Indiana, High School; Superintendent Tipton city schools, 1900-1906. Elected to a position in Butte city schools, Butte, Montana, 1906; Instructor in Science, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, High Schools, 1907. Principal Pekin, Illinois, High School, 1907-1908. Miss jean M. Ferguson Graduated from North-west Division High School, Chicago; attended Lewis Institute; graduated from Northwestern University with the degree of Ph. B.; Post-graduate work at Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Michigan and University; Normal training at the Michigan State Normal. Taught Latin at Jonesboro, Indiana, one year; came to Pekin in 1901, teaching Latin and English in the Pekin High School since that time. Miss Aneta Baldwin Graduate of Paris, 111., High School; Graduate of University of Illinois, degree, A. B. Taught three years in Murphysboro Township H. S.; four years in Pekin High School; now instructor in History, Pekin High School. Edith Irene Gorsuch Grand Prairie Seminary, Onarga, III.; Graduated from Pekin High School; Graduated from Northwestern University with degree of Bachelor of Science. Instructor in English, Pekin High School. E. E. THORNE Peru High School, Peru, Ind.; Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O.; Detroit Business University. Assistant teacher of Shorthand, Detroit Business University; Instructor in Stenography and Bookkeeping, Pekin High School. Our Daily Program TEACHERS J. M. Ferguson E. C. Ruhaak A. Baldwin E. S. Strathman E. E. Thome E. I. Gorsuch M.T. Kirkpatrick I. L. Connor 9:00—9:45 literature III IV Geometry II B. Assembly German II A. Stenography English I C. Physics II A. 945—10:25 I«atin 11 B. Assembly History I B. German IV B. Stenography A. Algebra I A. Physics III B. 10:25—10:55 Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel 10:35—11:15 English IV Coaching History I A. Assembly Commercial Arithmetic English III B. Algebra I B. Biology II 11:15—12:00 English III A Algebra I C. German I B. Bookkeeping English I A. Assembly 1:30—2:20 Eatin D. Geometry IV B. ' History II B. Commercial Geography I B. Penmanship English II B. Domestic Science Assembly 2:15—2:30 Spelling Spelling Spelling Spelling 2:20—3:10 Assembly Geometry II History II A. German I C. Stenography B. English I B. Domestic Science Chemistry IV 3:10—4:00 I atin I A. Geometry II A. History I C. German III Assembly English II B. Domestic Science Chemistry IV ASSEMBLY ROOM PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL Senior Class ’08 Colors White and Green. fc Flower White Rose. Class Motto Non parce laborem. [Spue no labor] t Class Yell Heigh-O, Heigh-O, Heigho, Mates; We’re the class of 1908. Raise our colors, the white and green. Add a little more ginger and steam. Osce Wow-Wow, Skinney Wow-Wow, '08 WOW. 4- Seniors Thomas Hollywood Nelson Weyrich Ezra Meeker Daniel Wood Edna Albertsen Hilda Oltman Beatrice Berr Anna Morgenstem Fannie Green Louise Heisel Roy Bearden Elsie Weaver Nelson Gale Florence Wild Lila Zoellers Lois Johns Biograghy of Seniors ALBERTSEN, EDNA - German course Chorus; Basketball, ’07, ’08; Athletic Benefit Play, ’08; Deutche Verein; Literary Society; Preliminary Contest, ’07, ’08; Freshmen Class Play, ’05. Bearden, Roy - Latin course Chorus; Orchestra; Basketball, ’08; Literary Society; Football, ’06, ’07; Student assistant in Physics; Track, ’07, ’08; Serg. at Arms, Literary Society. Berr, Beatrice - Latin course Chorus; Basketball, ’07, ’08; Literary Society; Preliminary Contest, ’07, ’08; County Contest, ’08; County Fair, ’08. GALE, Nelson - Science course Class President, ’07, ’08; Football, ’05, '06, ’07; Captain Football Team, ’05; Track, ’06, ’07; Basketball, '08. GREEN, Fannie German course Literary Editor of Annual. Freshmen Class Play, ’05; Deutche Verein. HEISEL, LOUISE _____ German course Deutche Verein. Hollywood, Thomas - Latin course Chorus; Athletic Benefit Play, ’08; Football, ’05, ’06, ’07; Track, ’06, ’07, ’08; Literary Society; Preliminary Contest, ’08; County Fair, ’08; County Contest, ’08; Calender Editor of Annual. JOHNS, Lois _____ Science course Chorus; Literary Society; County Fair, ’08; Class Vice-President, ’07, ’08. % SENIOR CLASS Ezra Meeker, - Science course Council, ’08; Basketball, ’08; Literary Society; Football, ’07; Editor-in-Chief of Annual; County Fair, ’08; Track, '08. MORGENSTERN, ANNA - German course Deutche Verein; Preliminary Contest, ’07. OLTMAN, Hilda - Business course Chorus; Literary Society; Basketball, ’07, ’08; High School Quartette; Staff Artist of Annual. Weaver, Elsie ----- German course Chorus; Deutche Verein; Basketball, ’07, ’08; Preliminary Contest, ’07; Literary Society; Freshman Class Play, ’05. WEYRICH, Nelson - - - - German course Chorus; Football, ’05, ’06; Literary Society; Athletic Benefit Play, ’08; Business Manager of Annual; Deutche Verein. Wild, Florence ----- Latin course Basketball, ’07, ’08; Literary Society; Chorus. WOOD, Daniel - - - - - German course Student Assistant in Chemistry; Deutche Verein. ZOELLERS, Lila ----- German course Chorus; Basketball, ’07, ’08; Secretary and Treasurer of Class; Literary Society; Preliminary Contest, ’07; Deutche Verein. Prophecy for the !08s NE spring evening as I sat pensively surveying the wide expanse of buildings from the top room in the---, a fine building which I had erected and which was one hundred and eighty stories high; far off in the distance I could see an occasional airship; now and then a bird-like aeroplane glided past the window. In my office were long rows of machines which recorded into script, my words as quickly and as well as tho it had been done by hand. I could not work; the figures on the sheets appeared as dancing demons. Thus I sat in a reverie watching the deep gray shadows of evening slowly steal over the scene where my mind was resting. Soon my office boy brought me a card—‘‘Mr. Thomas Hollywood” was the only inscription. Show him in immediately,” I said, for it had been fifteen years since I had seen the worthy gentleman and that was a few years after our graduation. As he was brought in I noticed a lagging step and afterward learned he had a wooden leg. His face was covered with a sandy beard, the color of which, I had noted during our Senior year and owing to the fact that he could not raise a very heavy one then, I wondered as to its marvelous growth now. Our greetings were exchanged; his was “How are you Scrimmager?” and mine was “Fine. How are you Murph?” Well, how are all our old friends, that is the members of ’08?” I asked. Thereupon he began to relate incidents and gave me a history of our class from graduation: T'he last member of our class I saw was our worthy president. He was the living wonder and had grown a foot and a half of additional height; he is now touring the world with Beatrice Berr alias “Madame LeTrix” who is the champion strong woman, she performs such small feats of strength as whirling a hogshead of water on her index finger. Truly her strength is marvelous. Hilda Oltman had turned chemist and had discovered an element in chemistry and had called it Oltium.” The properties of this element were great and it was faintly hinted that she had shared the honors with a worthy gentleman who possibly was suitor for her heart and—pocket book, for Hilda was wealthy as a princess. I did not leam whether she married after that or not. The marriages in our class were many, I myself played the man and took a wife and never saw the equal. The two little boys Thomas Jr. and Pat bear a close resemblance to their mother, but, have an Irish eye like mine. As I left old Pekin, I saw Louisa Heisel returning from her honeymoon. She had chosen the country for her home and now in happy surroundings she resides in California on a lemon ranch. Nelson Weyrich had turned tramp. The “wander lust” had seized him and he walked, rode, flew and swam in his efforts to see territory. I asked him what had become of the three girls in our class who received such good deportment at the end of the third quarter. He answered: “They (Anna Morgenstem, Lila Zoellers and Elsie Weaver), in their efforts to be good formed a trio for doing missionary work or a kind of a Salvation Army business until Lila commenced grafting and robbed the collection box and was expelled from the trio. They say Lila is in the west now repenting and regaining her health. Fanny Green did the best of all; in her tours through Africa, a rich young Abyssinian Prince captured her heart and hand and now she resides in New York City and entertains by giving big receptions every afternoon at her mansion. Ezra Meeker, the meek boy of 1908, did wonderfully. He graduated from a college in Missouri, and now, as far as I know, is surveying the regions about the North Pole, which were made accessable by Daniel Wood’s discovery. The latter young man first completed his plans by the use of geometry and algebra, laid the keel of his ship on the principles of physics, and solved the problem of the cold by the laws of chemistry; he was very proficient in each of these branches during our High School life. Lois Johns had undertaken the serious and expensive study of insectology and was on the path to success in the way of exterminating flies; her plan was to catch the fiies, then tickle them so they would laugh and then pour down their throats some of her own make of insect powder, which, when thus used, never was known to fail. Edna Albertsen became a shoe maker, and as she took to shoe making by instinct when she was in High School, she did excellently after she graduated. Any one who wore the “Albertsen” make of shoes had to have big feet. Florence Wild did very well. She made a fortune, exhibiting herself as “Florence, the wild girl,” which was a graft, but we all know Florence and do not think her very wild. I have transmitted my thoughts to paper as Mr. Hollywood stirred them up. Anyone who has an account to settle on account of this, please see Murphy. ROY J. BEARDEN, ’08. Juniors Colors Purple and Roman Gold Flower Pansy Motto Gradatum [Step by Step] Yell Rickety, Rackety, Clickety, Clackety, Sis! Boom ! Bah 1 Nineteen - Nine Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! JUNIOR CLASS Junior Class Herbert Farrell Sarah Donahue Linda Kumpf Alvah Herr Rayburn Russell Nellie Murphy Dora Beetler Harry Huffman Laura Lutz Daisy Jaeckel George Koch Marjorie Koch Mary Saal Minnie Whitfield Annabelle Younge Henry Becker Lyman Evans Nily McKinney Louise Nierstheimer Grace Michael Norma Duisdieker Celia Weaver Karl Mohr Grace Eckley Elizabeth Wood Louise McGinty Olive Latham Katie Bell Claribel Fehrman Emma Albertsen Fred Schaefer Anna Cunningham Erma Dorsey Sophomores t Colors Maize and Light Blue I Flower Yellow Rose Class Motto Corpi Diem [Seize the opportunity] SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS V-' . Sophomore Class Louise Ribblet Grace Engel bart Bessie Rieken James Ross Jessie Ferris Willie Lauterbach Don Marrs Roscoe Hackler Lulu Hamsuit Mary Orr Olive Marrs Irene Breaden Lottie Hill Cora Kief Mary Regentz Mary Senninger Verne Mefford Irene Meuhlman Eva Eldredge Delia Kelly John Strathman Cleo Shipley Oscar Winkle George Ehrlicher Sieverdena Harmel Altie Umdestock Nellie Kumpf Ruth Lautz Hellen Gehrig Fred Barnes Sam Orr Walton Conover Carrie Freidinger Bert Kincaid Kate Grant Irene Buchanan Ruth Skaggs Clarence Campbell Lillie Becker Herman Derksen Lucille Saltonstall Ulhart Wilts Hazel Holland Myrtle Hill Eulalia Oster Mildred Koch Mary McGinty Delia Holden Kate Morris Freshmen Colors Purple and White It Flower White Carnation It Class Motto Nil Desperadum [Never Despair] It Class Yell Hi, ki! Hi, ki! Hi, ki, ki! We all belong to the Pekin high, But out of all that great, great mass, 1911 is THE class. FRESHMEN CLASS Freshmen Class Victor Alfs George Johns Linda Arends Lila Johns Esther Bailey Pearl Kincaid Brunetta Barkley Roy King John Beetler May me Krominga Theodore Brants Louis Kumpf Charles Brooking Zelda Kumpf Wilbur Bush Cora Kuss Ethel Campbell Ben Lampett Grace Charlton Eugine Lohnes Kate Dietrich Ben Meinen Emma Dillen Elbert Nolte Anna Drake Minnie Nierstheimer Emma Farmer Bert Rees Florence Fehrman Lorraine Saal Effie Fleugel Martha Schmidtgall Joseph Flynn Ludwig Schurman Willie Fuller Anna Shreffler Leonora Gehrs Frances Smith Henry Goad Wayne Stennett Josie Goldsmith Lillian Sturdevant Martha Heilman Charles Tremple Carl Heisel Leonora Ubben Lillian Heisel Henry Velde Elsie Herr Lillian Waechter Louise Holden Florence Weinheimer Walter Herget Gay Wiemer Anna Hoffert Ella Witte Ruth Huston Archie Corriel Ulricka Jansen Alumni Editor : W. S. PRETTYM AN. Class of 1873 Caesar A. Roberts, Denver, Colo. Mrs. Hannah Turner Shaw, Pasadena Mrs. Eunice Sage Fellows, S. Dak. Mrs. Sarah Turner Parks, Leadville Mrs. Josephine Goodheart Allen, Mt. Carroll Addie L. Turner, Pekin 1874—No Class Class of 1875 Mrs. Fannie Smith Gilman, deceased Mrs. Mary Turner Leonard, Pekin Julia M. Leonard, deceased Class of 1876 Mrs. Minnie Livingston Millard, Alice Bills, New Mexico Peoria Mrs. May Freeman Startzman, Fulton Frances Shelton, deceased, Sands Clara Brereton, Pekin Class of 1877 Mary Young, Des Moines, la. Mrs. Maggie Miller Cheancey, Petersburg Mrs. Nellie Thompson Lyon, Toulon Will D. Cooper, Elliott Theodore James Roberts, DeSoto, Mo. Mrs. May Pratt Velde, Pekin Mrs. Anna Turner Gehrig, Pekin Class of 1878 John J. Russell, St. Louis [ ington Mrs. Clara Ledterman Lantz, Chicago Mrs. Ella Rodenbeck Hallett, Bloom- Mrs. Carrie Green Thompson, «r Class of 1879 Mrs. Julia Kyes Wildhack, Indian’lis Mrs. Mary Atkins Tripp, Pekin Mrs. Lottie Smith Koelter, Peoria Emma Kunkel, Pekin Herbert E. Haas, deceased Class of 1880 Mrs. Ella Robinson Skaggs, Danville Jos. M. Cooper, Cooper’s Station Mrs. Susie Westerman Smith, Chicago Mrs. Emma McIntosh Perrill, Bloom-Mrs. Clara Turner Kelsey, Cleveland F. P. Maus, Pekin [ ington «r Class of 1881 Lizzie Schleder, Pekin Mrs. Addie Turner Polkenhom, Mrs. Gussie Leach Kroll, deceased Santa Monica, Cal. Mrs. Agnes Evans Golden, Pekin Mrs. Addie Rodenbeck Green,deceased Mrs. Minnie Brereton Brown,deceased fT Class of 1882 J. E. Alexander, Cairo John Look, Denver, Colo. Mrs. Mattie Brown McGuire, Chicago Etta Ruhaak, Pekin David Crowley, Texas r Class of 1883 Mamie Brants, Chicago Mrs. Hattie Irwin Whitemore,deceased Mrs. Emma Herr Johannes, deceased Harry Blenkiron, Pekin Mrs. Ida Robinson Cooper, Cooper w Class of 1884 Mrs. Addie Aydelotte Amsbary, Louise Stoehr, deceased Champaign Ma[y Mrs. Minnie Brace Kuhl. Peoria Mrs. Etta Jones Robbins, Mrs. Anna Taylor Smith, deceased Mrs. Shockej, pM Maus. r Class of 1885 Lynn Eldredge, Chicago Minda Ledterman, Chicago Robert Hiett, Greenview Mrs. Carrie Rodenbeck McLennan, John McLennan, Springfield Springfield India Chicago Maysville CLASS OF 1885—Continued Mrs. Viola Seibert Preston, deceased Mrs. Lucia Swayze Jacquin, Peoria Mrs. Elenora Weyrich, Chicago Emma Wandschneider, Chicago Jno. Crowley, St. Louis Agnes Alexander, Ida Bates, Minnie Bergstresser, Hielo J. Rust, Anna Smith, r Class of 1886 Mrs. Dora Krebaum LaRash, Peoria Marie Hofer, Mrs. Ida Bequaith Black, Pekin Pekin 44 it it (4 Pekin Class of 1887 Mrs. Lillian Robinson Hiett,Greenvie v Josie Stickle, Iowa Henry Saltonstall, Chicago Teenie Bates, Pekin J. C. Aydelotte, Pekin William Crowley Etta Charlton, Pekin Mrs. Jeanette Main Soldwedel, Mrs. Della Robinson Cooney, ir Class of 1888 Mrs. Louise Roos Peyton, Pekin Myrtie Myers, Ft. Madison, la. Mrs. Frances Cook Rhoades, Rock Island Myrtie Eldridge Alford, Peoria Mrs. Ada Taylor Ensign, Dallas, Tex. Henry Schaefer, Chicago Louis J. Albertsen, Pekin Charles Hinners, deceased, Walter Kinsey, Chicago Kittie Rodenbeck, Edward Stockert, Lulu Weiss, � r Class of 1889 Springfield Chicago Pekin Mrs. Louise Woost Schneider, Pekin Katherine Velde, Mrs. Ida Blizzard Epkins, Class of 1890 Mrs. Albina Gollon Handbury, Peoria M rs. Sue Farischon Pallett, Needles, Cal Mrs. Maud Ruhaak March, Pekin Mrs. Mina Erb Barrett, Mt. Vemon,Ia. Mrs. Alcester Whitfield Swinburne, deceased Roy Bates, Chicago Mrs. Maud Stokes Lucas, Urbana Alexander Hiett, deceased Mrs.Lizzie Blizzard McKinney, Pekin Mrs. Carrie Kelch Erxleben Mrs. Alma Hippen Smith, Minne’lis Mrs. Kate Hallstein Meyer, Pekin Anna Blenkiron, “ Mrs. Anna Seibert Alexander, “ Fred Kaylor, “ D. C. Smith, Jr., Minneapolis D. H. Jansen, Pekin Mrs. Lena Schaefer Hinners, Pekin Class of 1891 Mrs. May Hiett Michael, deceased Mrs. Laura Jones Howard, Chicago Mrs. Nettie Berr Dickenson, St. Louis John W. Robbins, Chicago Wallace Agin, Kansas City Ada Shuttlesworth, Buffalo, Wyo. Zimri Alford, Peoria Grace Browne, Chicago Mrs. Sue Dorsey Kessling, deceased Mrs. Sue Alford Mulvey, Pekin Arthur Sipfle, Pekin Mrs. Eugenia Schleder Behrens, Pekin Amelia Weimer, “ Thad W. Rodecker, Mrs. Martha Spoonhoff Dunkelberg“ Mrs. Maggie Heilman Meyer, “ Catherine Skelly, “ Mrs. Carrie Kraeger Sipfle, Lena Cutler, “ Frances Pretty man, “ Otto W. Lohnes, “ Maud Skelly Greenough, Mullan, Ida. Class of 1892 Mrs. Dorthy Albertsen Rompel, Douglas Park Cora Fisher, deceased Mrs. EuniceDeYoBarnes, Astoria,Ore Mrs. Minnie O’Connor Flannigan, St. Louis Mary Cullinane, Peoria William H. Lautz, deceased Mrs. May Lautz Sutliff, New York Mrs. Grace Rider Purdy, deceased Maud Lantz, Peoria Mrs. Lillian Fastenau Bruins, Appleton, Wis. Mrs. Nellie Hanbury Fitzgerald, Pekin Mrs. Laura Zinger Frings, Mrs. Josephine Roelfs Rust, George B. Homish, Mrs. Lena Block Zerwekh, Class of 1893 Katie Kelch, California Mrs.Nellie James Greenhow,Kewanne Mrs. Mary Rider Mechtold, Denver Mrs. Ella Hardman Evans, deceased Mrs. Rose Heilman Bernshausen,Pekin Mrs. Ida Anderson Evans Mrs. Mamie Toennings Heckman, Pekin Mrs. Ida Weiss Hoff, Mrs. Nellie Smith Jaeckel, «r Class of 1894 Lillie Jones, St. Louis Blanche Erb, deceased, Mary Conklin, Pekin John D. Nedderman, Pekin Tecie Hughes, Mrs. Bessie Curran Smith, Mrs. Bridget McGuire Kelly, Mrs. May Mefford Poshard, Peoria Mrs. Katie Taubert Braum, Chicago Mae Hardt, Peoria Mrs. Nellie Farischon Taylor, deceased Adolph W. Lautz, Oracle, Ariz. Mrs. Anna Behrens Lucas,San Antonio Oswald Margaret, Omaha, Neb. Mamie Carney, Pekin Anneva Ripper, Pekin Mrs. Sarah Velde Lackman, Pekin Mrs. Frances Behrens Leach, Cairo Ada Lou Simms, Pekin Charles Schaefer, Mrs. Estella Erb Hiett, Pekin Mrs. Norman Roos Jansen, deceased Margaret Van Horn, Pekin Bertha Ehrlicher, Bert Stickley, George L. Colburn, Henry S. Kettenring, Florence Edds, Bloomington Luella Robbins, Pekin Mrs. Amelia Kraeger Bergstresser, Class of 1895 Peoria Pekin Class of Grace Munson, Chicago Dr. Jacob Trinkaus, Peoria Mrs. Emma Dorsey Quirk, Denver Dr. Wesley Koch, Middleton Lou DeYo, Astoria, Ore. Henry B. Schantz, Detroit, Mich. Jessie Craft, deceased Mrs. Mamie Riefenstahl Potts, Pekin 1896 Albert Zinger, Pekin Arthur Hecker, Mrs. Emma Steinmetz Schenck, Anna Kumpf, Mrs. Mary Bennett Van Osdal, Mrs. Edna Gay Rhine, Gertrude Hinners, St. Paul, Minn. Fred Bergstresser, Pekin Class of 1897 Mrs. Ella Hornish Pretty man, Champaign Louis Devries, Hepler, Kan. Mrs. Adrienne Nosier Flenner,Chicago Anna Sior, deceased Mrs. Katie Simonson Shuttlesworth, Pekin Ulrich Abrahams, Mrs. Mary Munson Hodgson, w Class of Gussie Foulk, Scolland, S. D. Robert Emmett, Terre Haute, Ind. Justin Smith, deceased Mabel Kelch, California Clara Hinners, St. Paul, Minn. Edward Seibert, Pekin Mrs. Lutie Skaggs Jacobs, Peoria Abie Schaefer, Pekin Clara Block, 44 Lillian Ross, 44 Mrs. Nellie Skelly Massey, Lena Carstens, 1C Alice Loyd, Oskaloosa, la. August Sherman, Pekin Anna Rust, 44 Mrs. Alma Heinrici Blizzard, St. Louis 1898 Martin Trinkaus, Pekin Grace Kettenring, Rieka Garls, Mrs. Clara Behrens Cottingham “ Frank E. Woost, Mrs. Louise Rider Hall, New Mexico W. E. Lautz, Pekin r Class of 1899 Peter Boling, Pekin Blanche Bleeker, Pekin William Freiday, Plainfield, N.J. Wilbur S. Zinger, u Laura Bridgman, Chicago Mrs. Laura Skelly Kneer, Peoria Minnie Boling, Bloomington Clara Albertsen, Pekin Haven Brink, Seaton Mary Luppen, Kansas Mrs. Cora Losch Wilson, Pekin John H. Soldwedel, Pekin Mrs. Anna Zeitler Stewart, deceased Fannie Bread en, 44 Rose Gollon, Heplar, Kan. Mrs. Minnie Weyrich Black, 44 Anna Heren, Pekin Carl E. Kraeger, 44 Mrs. Anna Koch Velde, Nellie Bush, 44 Mrs. Dora Eller Schaefer Jean Helmbold, deceased Fanny Thurman, South Bend, Ind. Amos Williams, Pekin George Shurtleff, Peoria Henry Saal, Chicago John M. Speers, Pekin Class of 1900 Mrs. Celia Koch DeVries, Heplar,Kan William S. Prettyman, Pekin Inez Cole, Peoria Ernest Velde, 44 Bertha Kraeger, Pekin George Hatcher, Nashville, Tenn. Mayo Watson, U Albert Froebe, Hopedale Bertha Evans, (1 Lottie Craft, California Mrs. Minnie Albertsen Sanborn, “ Harry Perrill, Bloomington Gussie Struck, 44 Imogene Kumpf, Pekin Edith Gorsuch, u Mamie Heinlein, (4 Mrs. Winnie Gay Hecker, Mrs. Rosella Koch Fletcher, 44 William Stockert, Class of 1901 Katie Freiday, Plainfield, N. J. Albert C. Koch, Pekin Elsie Saal, Chicago Mary P. Kettenring, 44 Mrs. Alveretta Saupe Schlehuber, Maud C. Mace, 44 Peoria Georgia Rider, 44 Elsie V. Albertsen, Pekin Carroll Smith, (4 Mable Burns, u Ernest J. Whitfield, 44 Elizabeth Carstens, 44 Irving M. Weimer, 44 Nellie Eidenmiller, 44 Mrs. Nellie Williams Schrock, 44 Matilda Helmich, 44 Mrs. Alma Zeitler Preston, 44 Agnes Jacobs, 44 Lydia Zimmerman, 44 «r Class of 1902 Clara Heilman, Pekin Flossie Margaret, Peoria Mrs. Retta Bequeaith Ridgeway, Jessie Stone, Pekin Eugenia Bequaith, 44 Nellie Gish, California Edwin Lampitt, 44 Anna Geisert, Pekin Robert Rolofson, Tampa, Fla. Emma Eller, 44 Harm Jurgens, Pekin May Champion, 44 Nellie Flynn, 44 Martha Brants, “ Floretta Gorsuch, deceased Lulu Seelye, 44 Mae Evans, Pekin Tillie Michael, 44 Mrs. Minnie Matthessen Oswald, Clara Koch, 44 Cairo Lawrence Clarey, Peoria Ida Lou Gehrig, Class of 1903 Pekin Cora Brants, Pekin Myra Cunningham, deceased Minnie Huffman, u Alice Dittmer, Pekin Lena Knigge, it Myra Ross, Edna Heckman, ii Mamie Albertsen, “ Velde Stout, Peoria Mrs. Mary Anschicks Ripper, Charles Williams, Pekin Alma Block, it Frances Conn, Class of 1904 Pekin Winona Latham, Pekin Mrs. Donna Edds Meeker, Bert Tucker, ii Rachel Strickfaden, George Ehni, ii Bessie Case, ii Rua Race, Class of 1905 Pekin Ada Lu Bailey, Pekin Elizabeth Rider, Rose Lou Hatcher, ii Phyllis Whitfield, Helen Lautz, ii Elizabeth Dietrich, Minnie B. Ehrlicher, ii Emma Dirksen, Edna E. Evans, Ruth Kinsey, Nellie McGinty, U Cora Albertsen, Bertha Williams, Green Valley Nettie Beetchen, Harry Waltmire, Pekin Adelaide Berr, Charles Stickley, “ Anna R. Evans, John Weyrich, deceased Henrietta Evans, r Class of 1906 Pekin Florence Cole, Pekin Bessie Williams, Mildred McGrew, “ Minnie Kuecks, Hattie E. Hartley, ii Edith Huffman, Eugene Cunningham, ii Class of 1907 Hulda Witte, Pekin Anna Kampmeyer, Freda Witte, (I Leo Wynd, Erma Gerdes, It Fred Lohman, Linna Whitfield, II Thad Mott, Martha Ehrlicher, Allen Farmer, Marie Knapp, U John Kraeger, Mabel James, U Edward Brooking, deceased Pekin Grievance Committee Ezra Meeker, Chairman Bert Kincaid Celia Weaver Florence Fehrman One of the most important organizations of the Pekin High School is the Grievance Committee. It is supposed to meet with the Principal and settle all grievances that arise between the students and the faculty. Its first, last and only meeting was held in the Physics Laboratory. After arguing for fifteen minutes about nothing, it agreed to adjourn, Sine die. Science Course WUR Science Course is well arranged. In Botany is given Anatomy and Physiology of the Spermatophytes including work in flowers, fruits, roots, stems and leaves; work on microscopic anatomy and gross anatomy; anatomy and relationship of the Thallophytes including both Algae and Fungi; Systematic botanical analysis and classification of twenty-five common wild flowers. In Zoology is given dissection of Insects, Crustaceans, Mollusks, Worms and four classes of vertebrates, the fish, the frog, the bird and the mammal. Laboratory work is done by the student, this is made interesting by the pupil having microscopes and dissecting instruments at his command. Science II, consists of Physics I, II and III. Physics I and II are given in the Junior year. Experiments are made in Dynamics of Solids, Liquids and Gases; Sound, Heat, Electricity and Light. The text book is used. Laboratory work is done, and an exact note book of the work is kept by each student. Physics III is given in the Senior year and consists of four laboratory periods a week and one lecture and quiz period. Science III, Chemistry. In this four months of general chemistry are given, a study of Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon and the sulphur compounds is taken up. Each of the before named is accompanied by experiments which are performed by the individual student. Then follows three months of Basic Analysis, one month of Acid Analysis, and two months of Salt Analysis in which pupils analyze and name the different salts given them. All through the year the student accompanies his laboratory work with a careful study of the text book. Bacteria fc ACTERIA are one celled plants, found almost everywhere; in the air, water, soil, mouth and stomach. Bacteria are divided into three main classes named from their shape. The Bacilli or oval shaped, the Spirillia or spiral shaped, and the Micrococci or round bacteria. Bacteria reproduce in the simplest manner possible; namely, by simple fission. When the bacterium becomes so large it divides into two equal parts and thus forms two new plants. They either cling together, after this division, or break away and form new colonies, each bacterium, however, is independent of the others, in either case. The forms of bacteria are pathogenic and harmless. The pathogenic forms cause the contagious, infectious and epidemic diseases. Measles and small-pox are contagious diseases, while typhoid fever and consumption are infectious diseases and the grip is an epidemic disease. Contagious diseases are caused by the bacteria which are readily transferred through the air. Such diseases may be contracted by breathing the air in the room where the disease is confined. Infectious diseases are caused by the bacteria which cannot be transmitted by the air, but must be transferred mechanically; for example, typhoid fever may be transmitted through a family by means of drinking cups or direct contact with the patient. In the epidemic diseases the bacteria are in the air and the people are affected in communities at the same time. The disease, whether infectious, epidemic, or contagious, is due to the poison, or toxin, which is secreted by the bodies of the bacteria. When the body is affected by this toxin or poison another chemical substance, which acts against and neutralizes the toxin, known as anti-toxin, is produced by the blood of the body, thus nature attempts to cure by destroying the poison produced by the bacteria. Not only does the anti-toxin neutralize the toxin but at the same time tends to destroy the bacteria. The saprophytic forms of bacteria, those forms which live upon dead matter, are essential to life, for upon them depend the destruction or dead animal and plant life. Were it not for this form of bacteria the world would have long ago been filled with the remains of the dead bodies. Decomposition and fermentation are the results of the growth of the saprophytic bacteria. Bacteria may be destroyed in many different ways. Drying kills many species of bacteria; others simply remain inactive. By freezing, many bacteria are also destroyed. Boiling is another method by which bacteria may be killed. Thus the boiling of water and milk, before using, tends to destroy the bacteria they may contain. Certain chemical substances known as germicides, are very inimical to bacteria. This substance is used in surgical dressings, such dressings being spoken of as sterile or aseptic, and when used for this purpose the dressings are antiseptic. Bacteria, being one celled plants, never die a natural death. Delia Kelly, ’10. Mimicry fc OR the purpose of protection and obtaining food, many insects and some other animals, mimic the colors of their surroundings, and also other animals. Earth-worms, grass-hoppers and other animals resemble the object upon which they live. Many large butterflies are so colored that after alighting, they are indistinguishable from their surroungings. One species is brightly colored, as seen when flying, but when it alights and its wings are folded, it has the appearance of a dead leaf, still attached by a short pedicile, which is the short tails on the points of the wings. It also shows the mid-rib, the oblique veins, and two apparent holes. Other kinds of insects resemble green leaves. Such resemblances as these protect the insect when at rest. Mimicry is also common among the larvae of insects. Although some larvae are protected by their terrifying appearance, others have no means of protection except their resemblance to the surfaces upon which they lie. The larvae of the geometrid moths, when disturbed, have a habit of standing out stiffly from the twig upon which they rest, and the resemblance to a branch of that twig is very accurate. Some insects have what aTe called warning colors. These are generally distasteful to insectivorous animals and birds. Their enemies know the color markings of these inedible insects, and do not bother them. Because a fowl will not touch a large black and yellow caterpillar, this insect tends to become more abundant. Wasps, hornets, and other insects which have stings for protection are striped with black and yellow. Venomous reptiles are also conspicuously colored. Being known by their colors, they are avoided. Certain other insects, which have no other means of defence, mimic those just mentioned. A good example is the Viceroy butterfly (Basilarchia archippus) which mimics the Monarch buterfly (Anosia plexippus). It is of different species and is not distasteful to birds, as is the Monarch, but because of its resemblance to the Monarch, is not recognized by the birds. This is also the case with many other butterflies. Some defenceless flies mimic the colors of bees and wasps. Insects and other animals which resemble those with special weapons of defence, have a better chance for survival than those without such markings. Color is also useful for other purposes in the animal world. Male birds are often colored brilliantly to attract their mates. Color also distinguishes one species from another. Spiders that live in flower cups, are colored like the flowers in which they live, so they are not so readily seen, and when other insects come to gather nectar, they fall prey to these spiders. The animals of a region are colored to resemble their surroundings. The white fox and polar bear of the arctic regions are white like the snow around them. The camels of the desert are sand colored and indistinguishable by enemies at a great distance. Olive Marrs, ’10. Physics—Sound Sound is any vibration that can be perceived by the ear. It can be received only by bodies capable of vibration; so that a body receives sound only by taking up vibrations from the source of sound, either directly or through a medium. Gases, liquids, and solids transmit sound. Solids are the best conductors. Sounds differ from one another in three particulars; namely, in loudness, in vibration-frequency, and in quality. The loudness of a sound depends upon the amplitude of the vibration. The vibration-frequency depends upon the number of vibrations which the vibrating body makes per second. The quality of a sound depends upon its complexity. Vibrations are either transverse, longitudinal, or torsional. They are transverse when the vibrations are perpendicular to the length of the vibrating body; longitudinal, when in the direction of its length; torsional, when in a circular direction around the axis of the body. Sound waves are longitudinal. The wave-length of a sound is the distance over which the sound passes in any medium, in the time required for the sounding body to make one complete vibration. The velocity of sound in air has been given 1090.5 feet or 332.4 meters per second. The velocity of sound, however, varies considerably under different conditions. It varies directly as the temperature and the velocity of sound in any medium is directly proportional to the square root of the elasticity of the medium and inversely proportional to the square root of its density. Echoes are due to sound-reflection. When the reflecting surfaces are multiple, the echoes are also multiple. The long-continued roll of thunder is due, simply, to the multiple reflection from the surfaces of clouds. Refraction of sound is a change of direction in the transmitted wave, and is due either to differences of temperature or to the wind. Resonance is the reinforcement of the sound, effected by a body tuned to vibrate in unison with the sounding body. The tuned body is called a resonator. Thus empty vessels in a room may respond as resonators to certain notes of the piano. The mouth is a resonator for the tones of the vocal chords. When a sounding body is near another that has the same time of vibration, it is found that the pulses of air sent out by the first will put the second in motion. This is sympathetic vibration. When two vibrating bodies not vibrating in the same time, are vibrating near each other, the effects produced by the alternate interference and coincidence of the two waves are called beats. Sound may be generated in various ways: by impact; by explosion ; by electrical action; by friction or whenever elastic bodies are displaced from their position of equilibrium and then released. A musical tone is one pleasing to the ear, and in order that it may be so, the vibrations producing the tone must be rapid, continuous, and isochronous. If it lacks in any of these qualities, the tone is termed a noise. The sound produced by the simultaneous production of more than two separate notes is called, in music, a chord. Two musical sounds are said to produce harmony when they produce a sound pleasing to the ear. If the sound is unpleasing, they are said to produce discord. Overtones which are produced by a string vibrating in parts and if the number of vibrations producing them are two, three, or four times the number of vibrations of the fundamental, they are called harmonics. In musical instruments, the notes are produced by the vibrations of reeds, strings, and colums of air. The instruments are classed according to the manner in which the vibrations are produced; into stringed instruments, reed instruments, and pipe instruments. Our most modern and useful inventions in the line of sound instruments are the telephone and phonograph. N. M. ’09. CHEMISTRY LABORATORY PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL «• ■ • , ■ • ; r-r. ; XT- :C -■ai. 5 T X. A . r V :i • :v .' 3 v' • V-- . Iron (t fc?)RON, one of the most important metals in existance was discovered WVV and used as early as 4000 B. C. by the Egyptians and Assyrians. In the British Museum is an ax head of Egptian manufacture, dating from 1370 B. C. Iron in a chemically pure state is a silver white metal with a specific gravity of 7.84 and has a melting point between 1400° and 1500° Centigrade. Its metallurgy consists in the reduction of its oxides with charcoal which is accomplished in towers from fifty to seventy-five feet in height. Iron may be divided into three classes, pig iron, wrought iron and steel, each differing from the other only in the amount of carbon in composition. There are two processes of converting iron into steel of which the Bessemer is the most used. In this method pig iron is made into steel by blowing a blast of air through molten iron until the amount of carbon has been reduced to the proper per cent. With the invention of this process the manufacture of steel was revolutionized, for by this means about ten tons of crude pig iron can be converted into good steel in about thirty minutes. One of the most important salts of iron is in iron sulphate, commonly called green vitriol. It is used in the arts and as a mordant, disinfectant, and pigment. Iron combines with the halogens in two proportions, in one the valence is two and in the other the valence is three. The sulphide of iron is composed of one part iron and two of sulphur, has a bright yellow color, is often mistaken for gold, and for this reason it is called fool's gold. It can be readily distinguished from gold by placing it on a hot stove, when if there is present any sulphur, the familiar sulphur fumes are at once detected. The minerals which are commercially important as sources of iron are Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite, Siderite and iron Pyrites. Iron is found extensively in the United States about Lake Superior, in Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Tennessee. Great Britian and other European countries also produce a great deal of iron. Iron is used in the manufacture of farm implements, machinery, wire, nails, tools of all kinds, fire arms, plating for war ships and in medicine. Iron serves an important function in the human body. It being one of the principal constituents of the blood, giving the blood its red color. So useful is iron in so many ways that one cannot separate it from the advance in civilization, in fact without iron civilization would be impossible. Daniel Wood, 08. The English Department « )OUR years are usually required for the completion of the work in 2° this department. Many students, however, are sufficiently far ad-vanced to complete it in less than the usual time. Everyone has the privilege of pushing ahead and accomplishing the work in the shortest time possible. In the Freshman year attention is first given to a thorough review of English grammar. Special attention is given to correct forms of expression, choice of words, etc. The theory of Rhetoric is then studied. This includes punctuation, diction, construction of sentences, figures of speech, versification, poetic and prose forms, and letter writing. Different methods of outlining subjects are also presented. The classics studied in this year are “Ivanhoe” and “The Merchant of Venice.” During the year six books are required to be read and written reviews of them presented. In the Sophomore year the text partially covered in the Freshman class is completed. Special attention is given to poetic forms and figures of speech. A careful study is made of the following classics : “As You Like It;” “Silas Marner;” Webster’s, Bunker Hill Oration;” Lincoln’s “First Inaugural Address;” Irving’s “Sketch Book.” The study of these classics is accompanied by reports of different kinds, themes, and book reviews. In fact, all writing of a practical character is done. By this method the student is enabled, readily to express his thoughts and see the faults and merits in a composition. In the Junior year, the history and development of English Literature from the earliest times up to the present is studied. Special attention is given to the literary movements and the essential qualities that differentiate one age from another. The main objects of the instruction given in this year are, proficiency in English composition and a general acquaintance with English Literature. In the Senior year practically the same work in composition is required as in the Junior year. The classics studied are those usually required for college entrance. The aim of the instructor is to give the students a more minute knowledge of certain authors, whose works best illustrate the development of English Literature. The German Department r HIS department has been quite active during the present term. Classes have been large, much interest has been displayed, and we hope good results obtained. A literary club, carried on in the German language, was a thing unheard of in our school, until a few months ago. The pupils under the leadership of Mrs. Strathman, formed what has come to be known as the “Deutscher Verein.” Since that time, through Mrs. Strathman’s great help and interest, aided by the earnest work of the members, we have enjoyed interesting meetings on the first Monday of each month. Interesting programs were arranged, usually being furnished by members of the department. These programs contained as a rule, some of the following numbers: Compositions, select readings, original stories, dialogues, vocal and instrumental music. The most notable feature of the society is the fact that everything, as far as possible, is carried on in the German language. The “Verein” is profitable in many ways to the members. Its chief purpose is to develop a greater fluency of German among the pupils. This has already been accomplished to a great extent. It has gone further, having developed confidence among its members. Our organization consists at present of all members of the department, numbering ninety at the beginning of the term; the attendance is exceptionally good and much interest displayed. At the last meeting of the Club, held on the first Monday in April, the following program was given. Piano Duett - - Daisy Jaeckel and Marjorie Koch Vocal Solo - Norma Duisdicker Reading........................................ Lulu Hamsuit Violin Duett - - Roscoe Hackler and John Strathman Dialogue - Karl Mohr and George Koch Vocal Solo ------ Lillie Becker Recitation ------ Ella Witte Reading ------ Martha Heilman Goethe’s Biography - - - Louise Niestheimer Vocal Solo - - - Goethe and Weimer Comp. Recitation—Faust Act II, Sc. II We expect to continue our meetings next term. The subject of German has been made more interesting than it could be in the classes only, and it is hoped all pupils in this department will profit by the excellent opportunity offered by this Verein. To Mrs. Niergarth, Rev. Goebel, Miss Mildred McGrew and Miss Alexander, the Club extends heart-felt thanks for help extended. In a contest inaugurated by our worthy fellow citizen, Mr. August Weyrich, Sr., our school captured one Prize, and honorable mention accorded in the other. In closing we say, “Auf Wiedersehen!” Annabelle Younge Anna Morgenstem Louise Heisel Lila Zoellers Elsie Weaver IVyT i M. S. ’09. 'ISTORY is one of the required subjects of the school in Freshman and Sophomore years. In the first year Myers’ Ancient History is studied, and in the second year Myers’ Mediaeval and Modern History. In connection with both of these, a note book containing outlines and questions on the work, is used. There are also many books in the library of the school, such as Robinson’s Readings and History, and Lord’s Beacon Lights, that are used as references. Before a person can graduate from the High School, it is necessary to have twenty credits in History. These are received after two years of work. Ruth Lautz., ’10. The Commercial Department «r I HE Commercial department of the Pekin High School is under the supersvision of Miss Eva E. Thome. This department embraces the following subjects: book-keeping, short-hand, typewriting, commercial law, commercial arithmetic, and penmanship. The Sadler-Rowe system of book-keeping is used; Grahams’ system of short-hand; and the typewriters in use are the Oliver, Remington, Underwood, and Smith Premier. The subject of short-hand is one of the most important. The Graham system is taught, it being considered the best method by so many people. That it is, at least, one of the best can be readily proved from the fact that so many of the most rapid writers use this system. Typewriting is taught chiefly in connection with short-hand, although many students take this subject and not the latter. Typewriters are placed in the school for the students to practice on. As it is impossible for the instructor to be present during each pupil’s lesson, a manual is used, which describes fully the mechanism of the machine and gives, also, a series of lessons, such as business letters, deeds, wills, and other court proceedings. The students are taught to write by touch and not by sight. Book-keeping is taken up by more students than take the other subjects of this course. It embraces sets in double and single entry, partnership and corporation book-keeping, beside drill in handling all sorts of business papers. Commercial arithmetic is taken preparatory to beginning book-keeping. All of these subjects have been taught only during the past three years, but the great success with which the entire business course has met, has convinced the officials of the school that it is a good thing and we all hope, one day, to make the Pekin High School famous for its “Commercial Department” as well as the other branches of study. H. O., ’08. Manual Training , SjHILE the Pekin Schools have increased in efficiency, a new depart- ment has arisen in their midst. From insignificance, Manual Training has taken a commanding position. In speaking of Manual Training, we instinctively turn to the one who first saw the necessity of this branch. Our gratitude flows out to Mrs. J. W. Nolte, whose long and diligent labors have helped so materially to bring about the glorious outcome. In her work, Mrs. Nolte was ably assisted by the teachers, Mrs. Strathman, Miss Bates, Miss Alexander and Miss Ruhaak, who sacrificed their valuable time before and after school in order to direct the work of the various classes. Manual Training owes much of its prominence to their far-seeing and judicious plans. If any encouragement has been lacking, the zeal and faithfulness with which the boys have taken up the work is an incentive in itself. They have reported promptly at their classes, and have kept steadfastly to their respective tasks. When the plan of collecting and selling papers was suggested, they eagerly and voluntarily offered their services. The revenue derived from this source, has aided considerably. There is now held an annual exhibit of the work done by the Manual Training department. At this time, friends of the department enjoy a social evening with the workers, and admire the finished products of their skillful hands. Their voluntary praise is evidence of the grade of work done. In the following year, we lopk for even greater improvement in Manual Training. More friends are being interested every day, and the appeal it makes to the heart of the American boy, leaves no doubt as to the future. We hope that our School Board will soon realize its value and help the cause that turns out the men of the future so immeasurable better equipped for the battle of life. K. M. ’09. Domestic Science lHE Woman’s Club of Pekin, seeing the need of a department where the school girls could be instructed in practical cookery and the supervision of a home, decided to equip a room for that purpose. In the fall of 1906, they established a domestic economy department in a room of the Washington building, given to them for that object. Miss Cutler and Miss Kraeger, who were both experienced in this line, gave their services as teachers. Under them the work progressed so well that the School Board became interested, and when the offer of the equipment was made to them by the Woman’s Club, accepted it and added this science as a special course in the schools. Miss Kirkpatrick, a competent teacher of Domestic Science, was engaged to carry on the work. The room, which was provided last year and is in use at the present time, accommodates twenty at one lesson. There are four classes made up of girls of the seventh and eighth grades and the High School. Here they are given individual work in the preparation and serving of food. P. K., ’ll. 4. FOOTBALL TEAM Football 1907 •r f-THE football season of 1907 was fairly successful but it was not what it IJL should have been. Considering the conditions under which the team played the showing was very creditable. The team was complimented as being one of the best that the school has ever produced. The greatest disadvantage under which the team played was not having a regular coach. During the first part of the season Nat Green coached the team and the results of his efforts can be readily seen by scores of the games played then. All the teams which the High School played were high class. The first game played with Normal High School ended in our favor. That team was considered the best high school team that Pekin played during the season, it having defeated both Peoria and Bloomington. The H. S. could not be expected to win from Bradley, which ranks among the college teams of the state. The Elmwood game was the fastest and most brilliantly played game of the season. Spalding had a game and well coached team, but was no match for its heavier opponents. The Peoria and Bloomington games were lost chiefly through over-confidence and a few misplays. The P. H. S. was complimented by all visiting teams on their clean and gentlemanly playing. The discouragement of the season was the lack of attendance at the home games. The team was one of the best that the school has ever had, but only a few people took enough interest in the team to attend the games. Those who did attend not only greatly encouraged the boys but saw as good an article of football as played by any high school team in the state. The prospects for next season are very bright. As only a few of the old men will be lost to the team and the boys have played together for one year the Pekin High School looks forward to a more prosperous season than ever. The following were members of the team: Karl Mohr, Mgr. George Koch, R. H. Thomas Hollywood, R. E. James Ross, R. G. Harry Huffman, L. E. Roy Bearden, R. G. Walton Conover, L. H. Nat Green, Coach Wayne Stennett, R. G. Fred Barnes, F. B. Albert Albertsen, Q. B. Fred Schaefer, L. T. Nelson Gale, R. T. ClarenceCampbell,Center Ezra Meeker, L. G. Games and Scores: 11 P. H. S. 4 Normal H. S. 0 P. H. S, 24 Bradley Polytechnic 27 P. H. S. 0 Elmwood H. S. 15 P. H. S. 0 Spalding Institute 6 P. H. S. 16 Peoria H. S. 5 P. H. S. 10 Bloomington H. S. Basket Ball gi ATE last season basket ball was introduced into the athletic department of the High School and has proved very popular with the girls as well as with the boys. Basket ball is the most popular of winter indoor games and it is also most beneficial. The game calls for endurance, quickness, judgment and a regard for others. It is very popular with spectators, as during every minute of a basket ball contest there is something doing and action is what the people want to see. A great drawback to the game has been the difficulty in securing a suitable hall, but last season a good place was rented very reasonably. Owing to the lateness of the season at which the game was started no games with other schools were played. The object of our efforts being to prepare for next season and to train for the track. From the few practice games played it could be seen that we have material for a very good team, and next year we hope to be able to challenge and compete with neighboring schools. The Preliminary Contest ®HE Third Annual Literary Contest of the Pekin High School was held April 16, 1908. The winners of the gold medals represented the school at the meet held in Washington, May 13, when they meet the contestants of the eight other high schools of the County. The number of contestants in this preliminary were fewer than those in previous years but this was owing to fact that the rule regarding work was followed very strictly. We believe that the regular work comes first and no one is permitted to take part in anything connected with the school who does not keep his studies to a certain standard. During the afternoon the essayists, orators, and instrumental music were heard. The essays were very good and honors were won in the order named. Three places were awarded on each subject. Miss Lucille Saltonstall—“Bard of Ayr. First prize. Miss Mary McGinty—“Social Life of Animals.” Second prize. Miss Celia Weaver—“Northern Mythology.” Third prize. In oratory, Messrs. Hollywood, Herr and Lauterbach, and Miss Edna Albertsen contested for honors. These were won by Mr. Tom Hollywood—Subject, “Child Labor.” First prise. Miss Albertsen—Subject, “Heroes of Achievement.” Second prize. Mr. Hen—Subject, “Our State.” Third prize. Here the upper classes gained, but Mr. Lauterbach’s work on “The Power of the Press,” shows that another year will bring him to the front. Misses Berr, Heilman, and Meuhlman won in instrumental music. The school is certainly fortunate to be represented by such a talented musician as Miss Berr, altho she will leave us this year, the talent among the other members of the school gives us much to hope for. The contestants in vocal music and their selections were as followings : Miss Lottie Hill—“Sing On.” Miss Lillie Becker—“Dreamy Days.” Miss Ruth Huston—“Love hath Wings.” Miss Norma Duisdieker—“Swallows.” Mr. Geo. Koch—“When the Heart is Young.” Honors were won by Mr. Koch, and Misses Duisdieker and Hill. All the declamations were unusually good. It was very difficult to decide the winners as each showed very marked ability. Misses Gehrig, Regentz and Breaden won first, second and third places respectively. The declaimers with their subjects are: Miss Helen Gehrig—“Helene Thamre.” Miss Irene Breaden—“Going of the White Swan.” Miss Cora Kief—“Rebecca’s Journey.” Miss Mary Senninger—“A Confederate Victory.” Miss Mary Regentz—“Christman Eve in a Mining Camp.” Miss Hazel Holland—“Heart of Briar Rose.” Miss Bessie Rieken—“Lance of Kanana.” Miss Cleo Shipley—“The Last Chance.” Miss Josie Goldsmith—“Abner Barrow’s Defense.” M iss Ruth Skaggs—“Four Measures in the Key of G.” Preliminary Athletic Meet A CLASS meet was held Friday, April 17, at the High School grounds. It was held to get a line on what the candidates for the track team could do and to work up interest in athletics. The meet was a big success from every standpoint. All of the events were closely contested, good records were made, a great amount of interest was shown, and in some events unexpected strength exhibited. The Sophomores won with 40 points, the Seniors took second with 33 points, the Freshmen were third with 10 points, and the Juniors fourth with 6 points. Hollywood was the greatest point winner, getting 25 points for the Seniors. The following are the results: 50 YD. DASH—First, Hollywood, ’08; second, Barnes, ’10; third, Koch, '09. Time, 5 3-5 seconds. 100 YD. DASH—First, Hollywood, ’08; second, King, ’ll; third, Rees, ’ll. Time, 11 seconds. 440 YD. DASH—First, Hollywood, ’08; second, King, ’ll; third, Ross, ’10. Time, 55 seconds. y.2 MILE RUN—First, Meeker, ’08; second, Ross, ’10. Time, 2 min., 19 3-5 seconds. 220 YD. HURDLES—First, Hollywood, ’08; second, King, ’ll. Time, 30 seconds. HIGH JUMP—First, Barnes, ’10; second, Russell. ’09; third, Koch, ’09. Height, 5 feet, 1 inch. STANDING BROAD JUMP—First, Hollywood, ’08; second, Barnes, TO; third, Eyrse. Distance, 9 feet, 9 inches. Running BROAD JUMP—First, Eyrse; second, Conover, TO; third, Albertsen. Distance, 19 feet, 10}4 inches. Hop, STEP AND JUMP—First, Conover, TO; second, Albertsen; third, Barnes, TO. Distance, 41 feet, 10 inches. SHOT PUT—First, Barnes, TO; second, Albertsen; third, Conover, TO. Distance, 38 feet, 4 inches. DISCUS THROW—First, Conover, TO; second, Bearden, ’08; third, Barnes, TO. Distance, 101 feet, 10 inches. POLE VAULT—Conover, TO and Eyrse tied for first; third, Koch, ’09. Height, 9 feet, 2 inches. Bradley Interscholastic Meet © |N April 24th the track team took part in the Bradley Interscholastic meet at Bradley field and took second place with a total of 23 points. While we had hoped to make a good showing second place was more than we expected. As the Bradley contest is one of the most important in Central Illinois to be among the winners is considered an honor. For us Ezra Meeker won second in both the mile and half-mile runs. Tom Hollywood in one of the gamest races ever seen at Bradley pulled out winner in the 440 yard dash. Bames took second in the shot put and Bearden captured the same in the hammer throw. Conover took first in the discus and third in running broad jump. His discus throw of 91 feet 9 inches broke the Bradley record. The following are members of the track team: Lee Eyrse Roy King Ezra Meeker Thomas Hollywood George Koch Fred Barnes James Ross Rayburn Russell Roy Bearden Albert Albertsen Walton Conover Alvah Herr TRACK TEAM The Tazewell County High School Meet —This meet has been held three consecutive years to give the different high L Jjf schools of the county a chance to excel in literary and athletics. The first of these meets was held in Pekin, the second in Delavan and the last in Washington. Our contestants have done splendidly here-to-fore, but this year eclipsed the two preceding ones in that we won both the literary and athletic banners. Our representatives went into the meet to win everything and they certainly did by getting sixty-nine points. Our nearest competitor, Delavan, came second winning forty-two points; Washington came third winning thirty-nine points. The remaining points were divided between Armington, Mackinaw, Minier, and Morton. We feel proud of our showing and would now like to compete for more difficult honors. There is no reason why several counties could not organize an association and have contests that would be more interesting. In the athletics the results were as follows: 880 yard run—Daugherty, Washington, first; Ross. Pekin, second; Reul-ing, Morton, third. Time, 2:22 4-5. 50 yard dash—Koch, Pekin, first; Verrig, Armington, Second; Patton, Delavan, third. Time, 6 2-5. 100 yard dash—Ryf, Washington, first; Wildan, Delavan, second; Koch, Pekin, third. Time, 11 2-5. Mile run—Daughterly, Washington, first; Ross, Pekin, second; Randolph, Delavan, third. Time, 5:16 1-5. 220 yard dash—Ryf, Washington, first; Hollywood, Pekin, second; King, Pekin, third. Time, 26 4-5. Pole vault—Sunderland, Delavan, first; Verry, Hittle, second; Frasse, Minier, third. Height, 8 feet 8 inches. 220 yard hurdles—Culbertson, Delavan, first; Waltmire, Washington, second; Moyer, Washington, third. Time, 32 1-5. Shot put—Culbertson, Delavan, first; Barnes, Pekin, second; Davidson, Delavan, third. Distance, 38 feet 8 inches. Discus throw—Conover, Pekin, first; Bearden, Pekin, second; Davison, Delavan, third. Distance, 96 feet 5 inches. Running high jump—Culbertson, Delavan, first; Sunderland, Delavan, second; Barnes, Pekin, third. Height, 5 feet 5 inches. Standing broad jump—Barnes, Pekin, first; Hollywood, Pekin, second; Davison, Delavan, third. Distance 9 feet 10 4 inches. Running broad jump—Conover, Pekin, first; Albertsen, Pekin, second; Sunderland, Delavan, third. Distance, 19 feet 4 inches. Running hop, step and jump—Conover, Pekin, first; Albertsen, Pekin, second; Verry, Hittle, third. Distance, 37 feet 10 inches. 440 yard run—Ryf, Washington, first; Genseal, Mackinaw, second; King, Pekin, third. Time, 1 minute. The broad jump of Barnes established a new record. Conover was our great point winner, as he won fifteen points, the greatest number possible. Albertsen, beside winning second in the hop, step and jump, infused much life into the team and saw that everyone received a fair deal. Bearden, as usual, won second in the discus throw. Koch “ran away” with the field in the fifty yard dash. He certainly surprised us for he had scarcely practiced for this event. Hollywood came out second in the 220, but it seems hard luck was with Tommy for he was disqualified. Russell, while hurdling, fell in a pool of water thro which it would have been easier to swim than run. King did fine by winning third in both the 220 and 440 dashes. This is his first year and we think in the future that Roy will be one of the best. Ross our only distance runner entered, after trailing the bunch in the one-half mile, sprinted up and in a great finish took second prize. He also took second in the mile run. Considering the bad weather and terrible condition of the track the records were very good. Pekin won something in every event except two, a fact showing a well balanced team. First and second in four events was proof that we did not have to depend on a few men for all our points. Much credit is due Coach Ewing of Eureka who worked with the boys the week before the contest. Captains Albertsen and Ross and Manager Russell worked hard to win and deserved to lead the winning teams. Lucille Saltonstall Thomas Hollywood Beatrice Berr George Koch Helen Gehrig WINNERS IN OUR LITERARY PRELIMINARY CONTEST The entire school feels proud of its track team and expect as good if not better things next year. The results in the literary were as follows: Oration—Black, Armington, first; Vaubel, Washington, second. Essay—Randolph, Delavan, first; Miss Saltonstall, Pekin, second; Daugherty, Washington, third. Instrumental—Beatty, Delavan, first; Miss Berr, Pekin, second; Bontz, Washington, third. Vocal—George Koch, Pekin, first; Heihle, Washington, second. Declamation—Miss Helen Gehrig, Pekin, first; Washington, second, Delavan, third. Koch was easily the winner in vocal music, while Berr and Saltonstall were respectively given second places in instrumental music and essays. Gehrig in the declamation performed splendidly and took first prize thus giving Pekin the lead. Next year we expect to do as well in this line for only one person will leave the team and we have good material beside those who entered the contest as was shown by our preliminary meet. Our Literary Society The foundation of the Literary Society of the Pekin High School was laid in the latter part of the school year of 1905-6. A few prominent members of the High School planned for the organization of a debating club but, at that time no steps were taken toward its perfection. The next year, however, the debating spirit was again shown and through the efforts of the members of the faculty and student body the society was formed. Its purpose as expressed in the preamble is to cultivate the member’s intellectual, moral and social endowments, to foster virtue, and to promote friendship and patriotism.” The membership consists of those members of the faculty and student body who have petitioned for membership and have taken the required oath. The first regular meeting was held January the tenth, nineteen hundred and seven, at which time Miss Linna Whitfield was elected president and Mr. Karl Mohr secretary. Thirty-nine names were then on roll but at the close of school the number had grown to forty-six. Of the first number just mentioned seven were male and thirty-two were female members. I have just spoken of the society in its infancy. For it has attained a more advanced stage and you must look at it as it now is and has been for this entire school year. From it have come our best orators, essayists and declaimers. During this time the number of members has increased from forty-six to seventy and the number will probably reach seventy-five by the end of the school year. The officers now presiding are Karl Mohr, president; Ruth Lautz, secretary, and Louise Nierstheimer, critic. We compliment these officers as they are deserving of much credit for the rapid advancement of the society. R. L. R., ’09. Honor to Whom Honor is Due «r We are always pleased and proud when our school strikes boldly out into a new field of thought and action. It speaks well for our spirit of enterprise and courage, the essential factors of success. Such a forward movement marks the year of 1908. For the first time in our history, the Pekin High School accepted the invitation of the University of Illinois to enter the annual state oratorical contest. The student looked upon by the school as their natural representative was Karl Mohr, the winner of the gold medal at the Tazewell County contest of 1907. His marked ability, his loyalty to his school, and his unquestioned zeal and enthusiasm, have earned for him the confidence, not only of the school, but of the entire community, and no dissenting voice marred the honor conferred upon him. His oration, ’’The Ould Sod,” having been submitted to the committee at Urbana, was one of the eight chosen for delivery at the district contest held at Macomb, April 25. On this important occasion our contestant distinguished himself and justified the confidence of his friends by winning first place. This victory entitles him to enter the final contest to be held at Urbana, May 15. Here the winners of first and second places at each of the five district meets will compete for state honors, and all are hopeful that the youthful orator who so bravely took the initiative in this important line of work, may again return wearing the victor’s laurel crown. © jN the evening of January 23, the Philomathean Literary Society presented Deception’s Web” to a large and appreciative audience at the High School Auditorium. The play was given for the benefit of the Boy’s Athletic Association. The cast of characters was as follows: Simeon Brown, a victim of the installment plan . Tom Hollywood Ford Dayton, his cousin ..... Alvah Herr Samuel Holton, of Holton Holton’s Furniture Co. . Roy King Nicholas Dodge, of Dodge Co., Jewelers . Nelson Weyrich Augustus Ridgely, a young druggist . . . Allie Albertsen Jack Jackson, Simeon’s servant . . . Rayburn Russell Lucy Brown, Sim’s wife with a weakness for bargains” ................................................Edna Albertsen Phyllis Lee, her cousin, who lost Apollo” . Sarah Donahue Margaret Sullivan, the new girl .... Ruth Lautz Apollo, the dog ..... Nigger” Wild Teamsters and detectives—Herbert Farrell, Lyman Evans, Will Lauterbach, Clarence Campbell. The play, a two act comedy, was one of lively interest from beginning to end, full of absurd complications and mistaken identities. The character delineation in every instance was excellent, each one carrying out his part with the ease and skill of professionals. A neat sum was realized that cleared all expenses incident to the football season. “The County Fair” Friday evening, February 28, the Pekin High School presented The County Fair to a full house at the Standard Theatre. The proceeds of the entertainment went to the H. S. Athletic Association. The following was the cast of principal characters: Mrs. Piper . Beatrice Berr Sally Piper Ethel Campbell Handy Andy Herbert Farrell Giggling Sal . Brunetta Barkley Uncle Jack Spruceby . Alvah Herr Aunt Mary Spruceby .... Clarebel Fehrman Boss Jones . Ezra Meeker Widow Smithers ..... Maxine Weld Widower Jones .... Harry Huffman Aunt Sue Eva Eldredge Jimmy Brown Will Lauterbach Mr. Switzerberger ..... Elbert Nolte Mrs. Switzerberger .... . Mrs. T. Rodecker Mrs. Brown ...... Nellie Allensworth Mr. Brown ..... . Thad Mott Hiram Green Walton Conover Birdie, his bride .... Ruth Lautz Mme. Slenderpole .... Herman Lemm Prof. Sparatti ..... Tom Hollywood Wild Man of Borneo .... C. Campbell Miss from Boston . Lois Johns Miss from Boston Irene Muehlman Besides these characters there were a great many others who contributed toward making the stage look like a realistic scene from a county fair. “The Elopement of Ellen,” a clear little farce, was presented by the Juniors at the Standard June 3d. The following is the cast of characters : Richard Ford—A devoted young husband - Harry Huffman. Molly, his wife - Grace Michael Robert Shepherd—Molly’s Brother - - Karl Mohr Max Ten Eych—Robert’s chum - - Geo. Koch Dorthy—engaged to Max - - - Marjorie Koch June Haverhett—Wellesley ’06—who is doing some special work in economics - Claribel Fehrman John Hume—Rector at St. Agnes - Rayburn Russell «r Jokes r Heard in Freshman, German: K. H.—“What time is it when the clock stops?” Mrs. S.—“I don’t know.” K. H.—‘Time to get it fixed.” Member of Faculty: “I think the paddle ought to be used in the High School.” Anyone wishing some classical names apply to the editor for the senior boy, who is talented along that line. In A. Phys., Mr. C, to G. K. and K. M.: “Well, I see you boys have your bibs on.” One day last December the assembly room was a scene of great excitement. All over the building could be seen a Senior with a copper in his hand rushing toward an honorable officer of the class. Upon investigation it was found that they were only getting class pins. One day during the chapel exercises, we were enchanted by the vocal strains of the Freshman quartet. A German student in the Freshman class can taste with her nose. Our Flock The shepherds, scattered on the hills, Keep careful watch o’er the grazing sheep; They watch within, they watch without, And they provide for waters deep. Their fleecy charges frisk about; They justly have no cause to fear. But, too, the sheep are trained so well That they must always linger near. The High School is our pasture green; The students are the frisking sheep; The teachers are the shepherds good; And knowledge is our fountain deep. With tender conscience, sensitive, Miss Edna is a charming girl. Though she displays some nervous traits, She keeps a Junior’s heart a’whirl. If gay, light hearted Beatrice Berr Does talk a bit in any class, Her recitations are complete, And she’s a charming little lass. A true Paderewski, we will hear Some day, Roy Bearden has become, And then I’m sure, we’ll not forget What high school he has issued from. Our gallant Nelson is polite; Yes, he is “sweetness long drawn out.” In school, he scribbles and mispells; One teacher thinks he’s “it” about. Is it because her hair is curly, Or else because her eyes are blue, That Fannie Green is called a belle, And thought to be so charming too ? Domestic, jolly, bright, dark-haired, Louise’s height is not so great. But then, perhaps, she’ll grow some day. If that shall be decreed by fate. And there is Lois Johns, you know, So simple, charming, graceful, sweet; And when she smiles you’re sure to see A pretty dimple on each cheek. There’s Ezra Meeker, business-like And practical; broadminded too, And self important, keen and bright. Whose purpose is to act and do. Now, Anna Morgenstem is quaint And modest, don’t you think? She’ll see Some very bright days by and by. Well versed in German, too, is she. She’s tall and fair and seventeen, And Hilda sketches very well; A realistic artist she, Yes, that much every one can tell. Tom Hollywood, the Irishman, Giggling, witty, freckled-faced, The very pink of courtesy, Displays exceptional good taste. There’s Elsie Weaver, dignified. And gentle, careful, potent, grave. She always knows her lessons well And knows, too, how one should behave. I Nelson Weyrich has dark-brown eyes. The fairness of his face is known. He seems to be loving, good and true. Some teachers want him for their own. Fair-haired, blue-eyed and somewhat tall Is independent Florence Wild. She surely is a charming friend, Though Wild by name, by nature mild. Dan Wood is quiet, still we know He’ll do some wonders by and by; Electric force he studies now, And make the “sparks” so swiftly fly. The back seat girl can look o’er all. And Lila Zoellers is no blot U pon our stately Senior class. Good sense she has, and that a lot These sheep for shipment are prepared, Well-fatted and of heavy weight. All told in even numbers is The shepherd’s crop of nineteen eight. w Inscription on our Bell: Josephine The voice of the school bell, Through all our land resounds, Trying with all its might to tell Where free education abounds. Ella Hardman. An Englishman’s View of American Rural Life Ah, my English brethren, rural life in our own country is looked upon as a free life but it would take but one visit to the country surrounding the small village of Pekin in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America, to convince you that we are but slaves in comparison to those well-fed German descendants who inhabit that fertile country. Upon my visit the first thing that attracted my attention was the way the work is carried on and the ones who do it. At the house where I spent my first night the mistress was the central figure, the boss and the laborer. She arose early in the morning, built the fire and did outside work more adapted to the strength of a man. As soon as she had the breakfast prepared, she awoke her peacefully slumbering husband and patiently waited for him to prepare his toilet. This, I afterward learned, was the state of affairs in most of the families of that neighborhood as well as in all the surrounding townships. Most of the men spend a great part of their time in Pekin which is well supplied with saloons, distilleries, breweries, and one of the finest coolers” in the world. The rich as well as the poor exercise these rights which they think are but for men to enjoy. The women make no complaint as they have long before been taught to serve and to obey their husbands. I merely mention these few facts to show you that we are depriving ourselves of the privileges that men rightfully enjoy when they emphatically say : “Let the women do the work, do the work, do the work.” R. L. R. 09. r Sentiments of the ’08 Latin Class All the people dead that wrote it. All the people dead that spoke it. All the people die that learn it— Blessed Death! They surely earn it. � r One day I saw a patch of green. At first I thought it was some grass, But when this thing was closer seen, I saw it was the the Freshman class. ’08. To the Class of Nineteen Ten r Shall I tell you the class that surpasses them all, And even soars near the Senior’s high wall ? It is the class of of nineteen ten, Which is honored both by word and pen. It’s glorious banners of light blue and maize Gracefully unfurl to the strangers gaze; The illustrious light blue, the sky’s reflection, And bright maize do not meet with rejection, But are praised and applauded and glory given And shouts of triumph re-echo in heaven. So are the praises for the class proper Worth more to us than the Junior’s bright copper, And the Freshman, too, are very slow Opposite to those in the Sophomore row; But that isn’t all of our aim and hoping. We wish to be like the Seniors, never stopping, And when we that honorable name take up, F'rom the cup of fame to readily sup, And make all history our name record, Then that shall be our great reward. S. H. ’10. Discouraging Pretty little maiden, Tripping through the snow, Let me be your escort ? Maiden answered “No!” Pretty little maiden, Do you love me less For thus importuning? Maiden answered, “Yes!” - Jokes In A. English. E. M.—“Where do we start to read?” Miss F.—“Where we left off.” We failed to see the dancing senior girl in the chapel exercises. How does Miss Baldwin like Beaux? C. Prof. Conner played a beautiful selection on the bell jar for the Junior Physics class. He is a violinist by trade, but it has been so long since he played, he used the bow in his left hand. In Junior English: Miss F.—“Who was Jove?” L. N.—“Jupiter!” Miss F.—“Who was Jupiter?” L. N.—“Jove!” “Did you go coasting after the literary meeting?” K. M. and ? did. Miss F.—“I wish Ezra was here.” S. D.—“So do I!” Mr. Conner, speaking for the Teachers’ club, invited the students to attend the lecture, if they had the price. In B. Geometry. Miss R.—“Why are these called geometrical axioms?” D. K.—“Because they are the foundations of geometry.” Miss R.—“Because they were found in Asia!” Mr. Connor—“Nellie, can you say ‘heat is?’ ” Mr. C.—“Karl, if you don’t settle down I’ll suspend you for a week!” K. M. suggested, holding hands, for a member of the faculty. In II B. German. G. E.—“Father misshandled mother.” In III A. English. Miss F.—“Anne was the daughter of her father.” H. F.—“How do you break a hail storm?” Mr. C.—“Oh hit it with anything.” Did you see George and May me holding hands in Physics? Where did Jesse get the new shoes? Did you see George and Mayme holding hands? Why did S. D. scream in Physics? Jokes r In A. Phys. Mr. C.—‘‘Fred, your not the only pebble on the beach.” In Latin III. Louise demonstrates to Karl what is on her mind. In B. Phys. Mr. C.—“If I would come this pencil down hard it would hurt.” Why did it take George so long to turn off the gas? Ask F. S. Eng. III. Miss G.—“Karl what do you know about Hume?” K. M.— “Nothing, except he is one of the characters in the Junior class play.” Miss G—“Well the Gibben?” K. M. (thinking)—“Oh! He’s the one-legged member of the police force.” Miss G.—“What did Johnson write?” R. R.—“He wrote Rastus—a biography of a shoe shiner employed at Snapp’s barber shop.” In Geom. III. N. M.—“The figure—a—ah—a, P V!!?” Miss R.—“What is D’?” M. K.—“That’s the limit.” G. E.—“I should say so!” R. B. to Mr. C.—“Which finger is the engagement finger?” Visitor. “Gee but the Germans are in for revenge!” Miss T.—“Did you ever read the “Vicar of Goldsmith?” Mr. C.—“What is an electroscope?” M. W.— T ake a glass jar—! Mr. C.—“Now, Minnie, if I asked you what a trip to Europe was, would you say, ’Take a steam boat?” In Chem. N. G.—“Don’t they get lime from the foam of some lakes?” Mr. C.—“Maybe you mean Meerschaum?” N. G. Oh yes! I must have had a pipe dream!” In Eng. IV. Miss F.—“Beatrice, what is the most used meter in English?” R. B.—“Gas meter!” In Geom. II. Miss R.—“What is your proof?” E. E.—“By hypotenuse.” Mr. C.—“I wish you girls would practice laughing up your sleeves.” Jokes r Miss B—“Why is this age called the Flavian age? P. K.—“First, because Flavian Vespation reigned, then his son, and then his son’s brother.” Mr. C. While Karl Mohr was in Macomb using his head the others were in Peoria using their feet.” Miss B. Eugene, what were the conditions in the reign of Diocletion?” 'E- L. Why, husbands left their wives and wouldn’t take care of them any more.” Miss B.—“Why, where did you get such an idea? Oh yes, the text says, Husbandry ceased.” Well—.” In 4th Street. Resident— There is thundering everywhere, but I don’t see any clouds.” 2nd Resident— Why that’s Ezra with his punching bag in the bam.” In Ger. I. Mrs. S.—“What’s the verb for, ’to caught cold?’ ” Miss T. (staring)—“Verra, what do you want?” V. M. (quickly)— Rubber.” In III Geo. R. R.— If two parallel pipe-heads—?—!” M Do Nothing Club Alvah Herr Henry Becker Nelson Weyrich Henry Velde Fred Barnes Connerite Club Daisy Jaeckel Frances Smith Marjorie Koch Mary McGinty Lois Johns Ezra Meeker Lyman Evans Making Eyes Club G. Koch to L. Hamsuit L. Evans to D. Beetler A. Herr to M. Koch Louis Kumpf to Martha Heilman R. Russell to D. Jaeckel Treble Clef Club Prest., Lottie Hill Vice Prest., Annabelle Younge Secy., Helen Gehrig Treas., Beatrice Berr Lib., Hilda Oltman German Club Nellie Murphy Joe Flynn Mary McGinty Sarah Donehue Herbert Farrell Thomas Hollywood I. L. O’Conner Irish Club Martha Schmidtgall Anna Morgenstern Lillian Waechter Carrie Friedinger Louise Nierstheimer Elricka Jansen Florence Weinheimer Norma Duisdicker Things we Would Like to See Miss Ferguson’s picture not so deceiving. The day when Karl doesn’t get called down. Sarah with her mouth shut. Victor Alfs recite. Daisy get a divorce. Ethel Campbell go through the eye of a needle. Walton without a cigarette in his face. Grace Eckley quit talking to other girl’s beaux, such as Harry. Allie and George quit trying to beat Fred B’s time. Miss Ruhaak crack a joke. Miss Furgusen get married. Verne Mefford sit still. Ezra Meeker sing a solo. To see Nelson wear a hat. Dan Wood in a track suit. Laura Lutz when she was sweet sixteen. Archibald Cornell lead a grand march. Miss Ruhaak’s and Miss Strathman’s pictures in the annual next year. Fall r September 3— School begins. Freshiones veniunt in numeris magnis.” 4— The pompadour is the wrinkle” among the male students. 5— Anxiety rests upon the countenances of the Freshies, for the days are long and very hot with no relief in sight. Here’s to the little folks,” may they soon become accustomed to long hours and hard study. Something new and astounding. We are informed that each class is to give a program each month. 6— Seniors start the show with the first program. President of the class presides. 9—First meeting of the Literary Society. 10— Athletic meeting. F. Schaefer elected captain, and K. Mohr manager of 1907 Football Team. 11— Football practice begins upon the long green. 12— Big prospects for a fast team. Coach Green takes command. 13— Junior Class gives program. We lunch on cheese” sandwiches. 18—Barnes gets huffy” and takes a walk home. 20—Sophies perform their little stunt during chapel exercises. 23—Literary Society. A large number is initiated. 27—Freshmen make their debut before High School with a creditable program. 28 The football game with Havana is cancelled. October 4— Seniors present a delightful program. 5— P. H. S. gets revenge for their defeat of last year by winning from Normal H. S. by 11 to 4. 7—Is everybody happy ? We won our first game. 11— Junior program. 12— Did someone say something about winning? P. H. S.-O, Bradley-24. 14—Literary Society holds meeting. More initiated. 18— Sophomore program. 19— We swamp the Elmwood football team, 27 to 0. 24— Several girls combed their hair in Physics class, and received a gentle calling down. Who was it ? 25— Freshman Class gives vaudeville performance. Singing was the specialty hit. 26— Many girls enjoyed themselves measuring boards in the mathematics room. P. H. S.-15, Spalding Institute-0. The squad proves that it doesn’t need practice to win. 28— Literary Society until 8:30; then a gentle stroll in the moonlight. 29— The Literary Society decides to give a play named “Deception’s Web,” for the benefit of the team, at the high school auditorium. 30— The “Chorus Girl Quartet” now takes front seats during chapel and lead the high school in song. November 1—Senior Program. Miss Baxter of Peoria gives pleasing recitation. Mr. Conner gave the first of a series of lectures entitled “Home Training” or “How To Become an Angel,” from 4:00 to 4:30 p. m. Quite a number remained to hear him. 4— Prof. Conner’s second lecture. Less interest is shown, and only a few remain. 5— Fred Schaefer tells us about a great hero named Moynihan. Mr. Crosby takes private lessons in bookkeeping. Hours from 8:30 to 9:00 a. m. and 1:00 to 1:30 p. m. (?) 6— Juniors render a program. 9—Night school is alright, especially upon dark days. 10—Schaefer found in poor condition and is forced to capitulate. 11 Did you notice that ring on Miss Gorsuch’s finger? Wonder what kind of an English teacher we’ll have next year. 12—Senior Class pins come in on the last train out. 13 M. Regentz impersonates a hen-pecked man, and the school is de-lighted 16—Mr. Conner blows a bag full of what they call “hot air.” Didn’t think he would. Confess, did you ? 18 N. C. Gale, esq., refuses to practice foot ball, consequently, he pays the penalty and is forced to obey orders. 27—Schaefer gets over-enthusiastic and speaks thus in accents grave and solemn to the coach: “Mr. Moynihan, do you think that the fellows should talk back to the captain?” Rather tame for the captain, eh? r December 2— Visions of Santa Claus appear in the day dreams of the Freshies. 3— New class instituted. “Art of Whispering” taught by Mr. Connor, Hours from 4:00 to 4:30 P. M. 4 Athletic Society meets. They agree to play basketball. 5— Staff of the annual have a busy time. 6— Juniors give class party at Marjorie Koch’s home. Juniors continue to manufacture programs for chapel. 9—German Literary Society, named the “Deutsche Verein,” held their initial meeting. Mrs. Neirgarth gives a lecture on German. A chemistry test helped to make a dark day, very gloomy. 12— Several Junior girls had a party, and it is reliably reported that they dressed as boys. 13— Sophomores hold the rostrum. Mr. Connor tells us that cork is not always cork. Wonder what you would call it? 16— Vacation days will soon be here, Tra la! Tra la! Tra la! 17— Peace reigns in assembly room for thirty minutes. Football team leave to have their pictures taken. “Duffy” Huffman is chased home by a small army of small ruffians. 18— Football team was awarded their “Ps.” The Juniors ought to learn how to handle mercury. 19— Wayne is reproved for wearing such taw'dry apparel as red neckties to school. Mr. Connor’s latest hobby is changing seats. F. Schaefer proves to the Physics class that his capacity for hot air is rather large. 20— There is a weeping and a gnashing of teeth for we have but one week Xmas vacation. 21— Karl takes one more big hug from George in the Germany class. 23—A popular boy, yes, I should say, A more handsome boy, you don’t see every day. As for loving the girls, he’s there with the mit; And with the women teachers, he makes a big hit; As to learning his name, You need’nt be a seeker, For I’ll tell you right now His name’s Ezra Meeker. By Ray. Russell, ’09. 25—A Merry Xmas. 30— School again. 31— Dismissed at 3:30 P. M. January 1— Happy New Year. 2— Prof. Browning visits us and gets the glad hand. He gives a brief and delightful talk on New Year Resolutions. Who is not so tired that he can study? 3— Seniors see fit not to give a program, so Mr. Connor eliminates chapel exercises. 6— German Literary Society holds meeting. An interesting program is given. 7— A few Seniors and Juniors were found disporting themselves upon the campus playing “shinney.” 8— Advertisements of the H. S. play appear on the blackboards. Bert is told that Lillian does not wish him to speak to her. Stung again! 10—“Deception’s Web” given. Huge success! All characters starred. Proceeds go to pay off debts of the football team. 13— Semester exams, are coming thick and fast. No more deception. Nor is Ruth kissed every day either. Rather hard on Russell though. 14— “Duffy” takes Tom to a “cleaning” for playing his part in “Decep tion’s Web.” Literary Society. A party of students go coasting on Velde’s Hill with Gale’s bob. 15— What about that green hair ribbon in front of Karl. It must be hard for his eyes. After the exams, are over, “Grandpa” Reese comes back to school. 16— “Sieverdinna Harmel” bluffs Miss Ferguson and receives an extra “10.” 17— Junior program. 18— “Get hit” to Freddie’s new “snow shoes.” Lois proves that she occupies a prominent place in Mr. Connor’s mind. 20 Lulu Hamsuit forgets herself and Miss Ruhaak finds her “making eyes” at George Koch. 23— George Koch entertains Juniors at his home. 24— Many flunk on semester exams. Faculty hold a “pow-wow.” 25—Rumor is afloat and tells of big and mysterious doings at high school near midnight. 27— Second semester begins. Senior and Sophomore colors found flying from the flagpole. Literary Society. 29— The Freshmen receive instructions as how to act in the assembly hall. 30— Bert struts across the hall with the air of one who holds down a lofty position in the primary department. 31— Seniors give program. Roy B. gave one of his inimitable violin solos and was applauded to the echo. February 3—More have their seats changed. The “Deutsche Verein” holds a meeting. 5—Several whispered during the opening session and the several were “canned.” 7—Junior program. Beatrice, ’08 has an application of “Pillsbury’s Best” on her face. 10— Literary Society. George’s “melo-dramic” voice is heard. 11— Seniors hold a lengthy “talk-fest.” 13— Character writing taken up. “Bad characters” are warned to look out. 14— Junior physicists are experimenting with iron to find out how much of a “pull” they can get. Sophomore program. 15— No skating, no fun. 16— We found out that the Freshies missed the Valentine box. How sad. 17— “Deutsche Verein.” 18— The weather man gives more snow for the coasting of the “stujents.” Carl H. is presented with a rattle. His sources of amusement being exhausted. 19— The lid is closing down tighter and tighter over the assembly hall. 22— Basketball is played among the boys for the first time. Armory hall is rented for its use. 23— Freshmen program. 28— Senior program. “County Fair” at Standard. Packed house. 29— Clarence Campbell, ’10, a valuable member of the football and basketball teams, leaves school. March 2— P. H. S. clears $100 on “County Fair.” 3— Karl was gently told that “small boys should be seen and not heard.” 4— Basketball is the “rage of the age” in P. H. S. 6—Juniors give a program. Lee Bearden, a former Junior, favors us with a few violin selections. 9—Gale’s “pomp.” lost, Gale’s “pomp.” regained. 10— Literary Society. Russell doesn’t like the way things are run. He makes an amendment. 11— Track athletics start. 12— Sophomores hold platform. Lottie sings and smiles. Roy B. gets a haircut between the hours of 8:30 and 9:00 A. M. This is the record. 15—We hear a robin singing a spring lullaby. 17— Everyone wears green, typing “the ould sod.” ‘Toad” wears a clay pipe. 18— Ezra swims in the “sweet” Pacific. Mr. Conner spills syrup on his fingers. Geo. Koch feasts on “Sauerkraut” and “Speck.” 19— Mr. Conner knows a great deal about sparks. Wonder if he knows of any other kind. Attraction between people living north and south of equator (Court Street). 20— Spring vacation. April 1—The question arises, “Who is the fool?” 3—Gale tells a thrilling, hair-raising story of sandbags and highwaymen. Of course, we believe it, NOT. 9—Quarterly exams. 10—We begin on the “home stretch.” 13—Getting so hot we can’t study. 16— Preliminary Literary Contest. 17— Field Day. Happy—“We will now have a solo by the quartet.” 24—Prof. Conner differentiates between “rooting” and “outrageous noises.” 27—Rooting is in order. 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