Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1920 volume:

THE HIG B 1919-1920 Year Look of the PITTSFIELD HIGH .SCHOOL Pittsfield, Illinois. PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF ’20 Editor-in-Chief Homer L. Johnson Business Manager J. Claude Eagle THE HIG B FOREWORD It has been our aim to express the true spirit of the P. H. S. May this little book (lo its share in keeping the spirit of unity, prosperity, and brotherhood in the Pittsfield High School and all connected with it. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Hcbicattcm of tips frolume ts respectfully afuarbeh to Jiarru Sttgbce tljr foremost promoter of tljr 3xttsfielh 2pgl] School Chauncvj L. Higbee H� h School Pittsfield, III. H5001-r P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 BOARD OF EDUCATION Hooper Dutton King Caughlan Williamson Swan, Pres. Niebur EDITORIAL STAFF Johnson Browne Bagby, Siegle Eagle, Burbridge, Butler, Leeds, Peters. Cunningham, H X IS X HH o DJ P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 CORA BELLE HOWARD Winner of the Popularity Contest. THE HIG B Nighbert Bauch FACULTY Kimmell Lippold Dean Foot P. H. S. ANNUAL 10 20 Laird Zimmerman Lonergan FACULTY Browne Wamsley Foltz Howard, Most Popular Girl. NOTE.—The appearanc of Miss Howard’s photo in the faculty group is a blunder of the engravers and owing to their delay in completing their work there was no time to correct it. THE HIG B EDITORIAL staei Robt. B. Browne Homer L. Johnson J. Claude Eagle Russell Bagby Bernice Peters Hester Burbridge Edgar Butler Helen Leeds Pauline Siegle Adviser Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Treasurer Society Editor Assistant Society Editor Sports Edi or Dramatic Editor Joke Editor Stenographer Lucile Cunningham - The cover page of The Hig B was drawn and hand lettered by Fred Geisendorfer, a former graduate of the P. H. S. CLASSES Senior Junior Sophomore Freshmen P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 DAVTD C. WILLIAMS. “Drunk” Pittsfield, 111. Classical Course. Class B. B. 2-3-4. Literary Society 3. “Is she ready?” MILDRED T. WEINANT. “Mid” Pittsfield. 111. Com. Course. “Times nearly up.” HERNICE PETERS, “Bee” Pitfsfield. 111. Classical Course. Hig B staff. Corinthian Society. G. A. A. Glee Club. Senior Quartette. class Treasurer 3. “Oh kid ain’t this awful?” MARTHA GLANDON, “Mart” Valedictorian. Pittsfield. 111. G. A. A. “Oh lawsy.” THE HIG B J. EDGAR BUTLER, “Shorty” Summer Hill, 111. Scientific Course. President Class ’20. Varsity B. B. 2-3-4. Foot Ball 3. Junior and Senior plays. Hig B staff. “Don’t get hard boiled.” FERN RANSOM Independence, 111. Classical and Com. Course. Glee Club. “Why kid.” FLOSSIE PRAUL Rockport. 111. Classical course. “Oh kid. don’t.” HELEN CAI'GHLAN. “Chink” Salutatorian Pittsfield. 111. Classical Course. Glee Club. G. A. A. Corinthian Society. “Do you remember that?” P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 HERSCHEL GAY. “Hank” Rockport, 111. Scientific course. Class B. B. Ag club. “Seven come eleven.” DOROTHY ELLIS, “Dot” Detroit, 111. Classical Course. Corinthian Society. Glee Club. G. A. A. Senior play. “Oh fiddle sticks.” HUGH KERR New Salem. Til. Scientific Course. Varsity Basket Ball. “It is you know.” SARAH G. DTLLON Pittsfield. 111. Commercial Course. “Oh yes.” THE HIG B RUSSELL ARMENTROUT, “Trout” Pittsfield, 111. Scientific Course. “P” Club. Varsity Foot Ball 4. “Yeh.” MARGARET E. BRANCH. “Dutch” Pittsfield, 111. Com. Course. Glee Club 2. “Good night!” RUBY LOUISE ROSE. “Irish” Pittsfield, I 1 1. Commercial Course. G. A. A. Glee Club 2. “Ye gods.” MARY ANDERSON Pittsfield, 111. Classical Course. Glee Club 2-3-4. Corinthian Society 4. G. A. A. 4. Junior and Senior plays. Declamatory contest 1. Senior Quartette. Girls B. B. team. “Oh nothin’ much.” ) P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 J. CLAUDE EAGLE. “Jake” Pittsfield. 111. Commercial and Scientific Course. Class president 1. Business Manager Hig B staff. “P” club. Corinthian Society 4. Ag. Club 4. Class B. B. 1-2-3-4. Varsity Foot Ball 3-4. Junior play ’19. Senior play ’20. “Well it’s just like this now.” JOSEPHINE CRANE. “Joedy” Pittsfield, 111. Classical Course. Corinthian Society. Glee Club 2-3-4. Class Secretary and Treasurer 2-1. “Please don’t.” HELEN LEEDS. “Hcden” Pittsfield. 111. Com. Course. Hig B staff. Corinthian Society. G. A. A. Glee Club. Declamatory Contest 1917. Junior and Senior plays. “I’m so changeable.” FREIDA M. WILLIAMS, “Buddy” Pittsfield. 111. Scientific Course. Glee Club. “I should worry.” THE HIG B JESSE IFTNER. “Jes” Pittsfield, 111. Scientific Course. Secretary Class of ’20. Corinthian Society 4. Ag. Club 4. Class B. B. 3-4. “Is that a fact?” BEULAH KRAMER. “Peg” Pittsfield, 111. Com Course. G. A. A. Class B. B. “My land.” LUCILLE CUNNINGHAM. “Seal” Pittsfield, 111. Com. Course. Class Vice-President 4. Corinthian Society. G. A. A. Hig B Staff. “I do so admire tall men.” BEULAH RHODES Pittsfield, 111. Classical Course. Class Treasurer 4. Class Secretary 3. Glee Club. “Where’s Wellington?” P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 EARL BRADSHAW, Soup” Pittsfield. 111. Commercial and Classical course. Class B. B. 3-4. “You said it.” MARGUERITE WATTERS. “Guite” Pittsfield, 111. Classical Course. Glee Club. Hello, how are you?” MARY CATHERINE GRADY El Dara, 111. Com. Course. Glee Club. Where’s the lesson?” HELEN MAE ROBERTS, “Bobby” Pittsfield, 111. Classical Course. Class President 3. Junior and Senior play. Corinthian Society. Pean, will you pass this note?” THE HIG B HOMER L. JOHNSON Independence, 111. Com. and Scientific Course. Corinthian Society. Editor-in-Chief Hig B staff. “Goodness gracious, I wouldn’t have said that.” HELEN YAKELY Pittsfield, I 1 1. Commercial Course. “How many words can you type.” ORLA YELLIOTT Pittsfield, 111. Class B. B. 3-4. Rooters Club 4. “Oh. there’s a girl.” ALMA E. MANNER. “Al” Pittsfield. 111. Classical and Com. Course. Captain G. A. A. Corinthian Society. “Don’t make me blush.” BESSIE E. SHAFFNER, “Bes” New Salem, 111. Com. Course. Corinthian Society. “Oh kid I hope I can.” 1 P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 RUSSELL BAGBY “Jazz” Pittsfield, 111. Scientific and Classical Course. Junior and Senior plays. Hig B staff. “I can’t be bothered.” EYTHEL WILLIAMS. “Happy” Baylis, 111. Scientific Course. Corinthian Society 4. G. A. A. Junior play. “Farmers are industrious.” CLEMENT ELLEDGE “Possum” Chambersburg, 111. Scientific Course. President of “P” club and Corinthian Society. Varsity Foot Ball. Class Basket Ball 4. Senior Play. “Is it still raining?” PAULINE SIEGLE, “Pean” Pittfiseld, 111. Com. Course. Joke Editor Hig B Staff. Glee Club 2-3-4. Class vice president 1. “Maybe—I don’t know.” HESTER BURBRIDGE Pittsfield. 111. Classical Course. Corinthian Society. Glee Club. Hig B staff. G. A. A. Senior Quartette. “My goodness.” JUNIOR CLASS Williams Hooper McConnell Haskell Claus Carroll Bentley Ward Plaitncr Cooper Kelly Hayden Hoskins Reel Strubinger Stout McGreevy Ellis Hughes Carrel McGuire Green Yakley Johnston Shaw Schlemmer Dunham Coley Lonergan, Adviser Wilson L. Rhodes Storck Fitzpatrick Hamraerton Brew Rheinbold Clark Shaffner Brooks SOPHOMORE CLASS Lowderman Kiser Walsh L. Hayden Durr Stickman H. Johnston Koepping Cawthon Coley Swan Doran McKenna Rian Gerard M. Johnston Marshall Robinson Dolbow Carey Wamsley, Adviser Roosa Kendrick Kiser Dunham Austin ANNUAL 1920 SOPHOMORE CLASS Edom K. Metzgar H. Haydon Weinant Ervin O. Kendall E. Metzgar Owens H. Ducey Brew Roads L. Robinson Grafford Willsey Billings Capps Xash E. Willard M. Yelliott Dean Heavener. FRESHMAN CLASS ' Fisher Jex Camp Williamson Burbridge Kaeser Kiser Fisher Baughman Siegle Bentley Stamm Kenyon Duffield Claus Ransom Curless Peecher Lister Willard Norton Douglas Gould St. John Strubinger E. Morrow Gillespie N. Morrow Laing Robinson Worthington Watters Ducey G. McLaughlin Foltz. Adviser Ducey Heck Browning lftner Jordan Tucker Worthington FRESHMAN'CLASS wh awthon McKenna Gray Hale Inck B. Kendall feeler Marshall Glandon Yelliott Bradshaw McClmtock Thomas Howard Schemel Fudge Stamper Coulter Nicholson hp HM H a t—i o w P. H. S. ANNUAL 19 20 Foot Ball. The foot ball season of ’19 in P. H. S. was far from being an unsuccessful one. Although the team won only 33 1-3 per cent of their games; they obtained a priceless lot of knowledge of the gridiron game. Foot ball is a game that requires a great amount of expeiience and coaching before a team can be brought to any sort of standard. In the few weeks of this season Coach Foltz certainly put the P. H. S. squad up several notches on this standard. Foltz faced about as discouraging a situation as can confront a coach. The boys were standing there, that was about all. They knew pracically nothing of the game. There were not suits enough to go around to all competing. In the course of eight or ten weeks this same squad was found on the line of scrimmage stubbornly contesting every foot of ground, wi‘h such teams as Waverly, Hannibal and Jacksonville. No opposing teams had anything soft to encounter when they squared away for a kick off with P. H. S. When one stops to consider the change wrought in the squad from the beginning of the season until the end. it will certainly appear clear that the foot ball squad was a success. Furthermore. P. H. S. will have a brighter prospect to start the 1920 season with. A great deal of new equipment has been bought and only two letter men were Seniors. Hence. P. H. S. will be able to start next season where she left off this season. H S H a HH o 03 Bentley H. Johnston Elledge M. Johnston Kerr Doocy Hooper Walsh Plattner Cawthon Davis King Claus Armentrout McConnell Coley Harlow Koepping Williams P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Captain Doocy, the fast lefthalf played a brilliant game until he received a broken collar bone in the second Waverly game. Somebody had to do some fast moving when Doocy skirted the ends with the pig skin. John Walsh, the Goliath of the team, played a wonderful game at fullback. Walsh was the foundation of the team. John played the full time in every game. He was also the kicking and passing man for the team. As soon as the dust cleared away from one of John’s line plunges the opponents might be seen rising slowly from various directions hunting up their headgears and making their way back to the line of scrimmage. Clark King, the midget quarter-back made up in brains what he lacked in aviordupois. Plattner played a good game at right half back. Walter could look foolish, side step somebody and make a good game. Hooper, the captain-elect played a steady game at center. He was shifter to Doocy’s half when he was disabled. Elledge, Armentrout, McConnell, Koepping, Dolbow, Cawthon. Claus, Harlo,v and Coley played an equally essential game on the line. Loyd Davis, the sturdy little left end, gained many yards for his team by his ability to get away quick and dodge his adversaries. Poof Hall. 6 Waverly 7 20 Quincy 13 75 Beardstown 0 11 Jacksonville 12 0 Hannibal 21 27 Carrollton 0 33 Waverly (5 0 Hannibal 21 0 Quincy 16 Track. At the time of this publishment the track squad is barely under headway. However, a large bunch of fellows are out each evening, among these candidates various prospects have begun to appear. P. H. S. has a good weight man and a sprinter who have made previous records. it is a safe bet to say that the old scarlet and black will make a good showing when they compete at Macomb and Jacksonville. THE HIG B BASKET BALL TEAM Cawthon Plattner Niccum McConnel Coach Foltz Koepping Walsh Butler Basket Ball. 2 2 Routt College 12 24 Barry 18 41 White Hall 23 39 Routt College 7 4 r Griggsvflle 8 39 Pittsfield Indep. 30 6 4 Rushville 6 3 6 Bluffs 28 36 Waverly 22 51 Barry 26 39 Griggsville 18 30 Jacksonville 10 60 Pearl 11 79 Carrollton 8 31 White Hall 30 14 Jerseyvllle 39 26 Aubu rn 16 P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Basket Ball. Basket ball in P. H. S. made the best showing during the season of 1919-20 that has been made since 1913, when that team won second place at the district tournament at Jacksonville. P. H. S. during the season of 1919-20 won sixteen out of seventeen games and went to third place in the tournament. Conditions were much more favorable for basket ball than they had been for foot ball. A large squad of experienced players reported for basket ball when the gym was opened up. One lamentable handicap was the lack of the regulation size floor. This proved quite a disadvantage when the boys were placed upon the bigger floors. The “dark horse” appeared in Pittsfield’s third game at the tournament. This was Jerseyville. No alibis are offered. Jerseyville triumphed by a score of 38-1 fi. The wearers of the crimson and black put up a desperate fight until the last shot but they were simply outclassed in playing tactics. Pittsfield defeated Auburn in the final for third place. P. H. S. loses only two letter men from the ’20 basket ball squad— Butler and Kerr. Captain Moore played a brilliant game at forward until the flu bug got him down, and he failed to arise again in time for the close of the season. His red head bobbing through that tournament might have upset something. Plattner’s work at forward was good because of an eye for baskets. He was the high scoring man of the season. Kerr rallied to the support of the scarlet and black and filled the place left vacant by Moore. His work saved the Bluffs game for P. H. S. Butler was too short to make a strong center, but he got the “tip off” once in a while at that. His build resembling a line, led Foltz to make a line of defense out of him. Walsh, captain-elect, was a strong running guard. Acting as floor captain he made the district all-star team. Koepping. a big Sophomore, while handicapped by sickness, made a strong guard, who could score as well as guard. McConnell, a Junior, known as the “bear-cat”, made a good all around player. Doc did some exceptional playing in the Auburn game when the team was about pegged out. Niccum played a very good game as guard. Did some very good playing against White Hall at the tournament. THE HIG B SOPHOMORE BASKET BALL TEAM Winners of Class Tournament. Coley Kiser Robinson Cawthon M. Johnston H. Johnston Dolbow P. H. S. ANNUAL 19 20 FRESHMAN BASKET BALL TEAM Winners of Girl’s Class Tournament. Strubinger Dean. Coach Burbridge Gould Iftner Ducey Tucker Peecher THE IIIG B Junior Class History Officers. President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Lois Hammerton Wayne Williams Donald Haskell Class Adivser Irene Stout Miss Florence Lonergan Root Ball. The Juniors furnished the most members for the football team, having seven regulars and one substitute. The foot ball captain for the 1919- 20 season was Wellington Doocy, a Junior. After Doocy had his collar bone broken in the second game at Waverly, Winifred Hooper, also a Junior, was chosen Field Captain. Doocy was elected captain for the 1920- 21 season. Among the Juniors making the team both regulars and subsMtu'es were: Wellington Doocy, Captain; Winifred Hooper, Field Captain; Walter Plattner, Clark King, Leaton McConnell. Stuart Claus, Clayton Williams, and Garth Bentley. The Juniors were represented on the P. H. S. basket ball team by Walter Plattner, Leaton McConnell, and Russell Niccum. Plattner made the second all-star team at Jacksonville and made more points during the season than any other member. In the class tournament the Juniors got third place owing to the sickness of Wayne Williams, our best goal shooter. They suffered two defeats, one by the Freshies and one by the Sophs. The line up was: Winifred Hooper, Captain; Wayne Williams, Stuart Claus, Milburn Coley. Lyndle Hoskins, Garth Bentley. The two defeats were the first the Juniors had received, having beaten both of the other teams in games previous to the tournament. Such is life. In the girl’s tournament the Junior girls basket ball team got third place. They were beaten by the Freshie and Sophomore teams. The scores of both games were close and it was more good luck than good playing by their opponents that beat them. The Junior class has forty members and is the smallest (and best) class in school. That we have one of the best class advisers in the building, everyone is agreed. The Junior Weiner Roast at the first of the year was a huge success. Just ask the teachers if it wasn't. They certainiy enjoyed themselves. The Juniors served refreshments at the Pike County Basket Ball Tournament so as to get money for the banquet. Garth Bentley sprinkled the floor, the spectators, and himself, well, with Lemon Pop. The cooks of the Junior class held a cookie sale April 15, 1’920. The Junior class day was really a huge success. The Juniors hold the checker championship of the high school. Es-till Goodin. Lyndle Cooper, and George Strubinger are the Junior sharks Basket Ball. Some Facts About the Juniors. P. H. S. ANNUAL 19 20 Sophomore Class History. The Class of Nineteen Twenty-Two numbers fifty members. Fifteen of these started to school at the old East building to Miss Mattie Merrill. Twenty of the present class graduated from the Pittsfield Eighth Grade, and practically all of the remaining thirty joined the class in the Freshman year. The Sophomore colors characterize the class in that the Orange stands for Pep and Go-to-it-iveness. while the White stands for Good Fellowship and Class Spirit. The class has distinguished itself not alone for research, scholarship culture, perseverance and ambition, but it has perhaps contributed more to the athletic victories of Pittsfield High than any single organization in the history of the school. For the winning 1919-20 Basket Ball team it contributed both Walsh and Koepping. the former being selected for the first all-star guard at the great Jacksonville tournament, with twenty-one of the foremost teams in Western Illinois contesting. Sophomore men on the 1919 foot ball team were Koepping. Walsh. Coley. Cawthon. Harlow and Dolbow. The class of 1920 basket ball team won the class tournament in its Freshman year. In 1920, the Sophomore class basket ball team defeated Juniors. Seniors and Freshmen and won the class tournament with a lineup which included Captain Merrill Johnston. Hall Johnston, Doss Coley. Paul Dolbow. Keith Kiser and Ben Cawthon. and reluctantly closed the season with a long list of challenges unaccepted by their rivals. Sophomore girls won second place in the class tournament, losing in the finals by a narrow margin of two points. The class officers are: June Kendrick, president; Margaret Niebur. vice president; Floyd Stickman. secretary and treasurer; Ruth Wamsley, class adviser. THE HIG B Freshman Class History. Our brilliant class had its beginning, as all things do, in the first grade of the West school building under the instruction of Miss M ttle Merrill. About ten of our present class were her remarkable pupils and showed signs of being something even that early in life. Our second faltering step was the second grade, where we were divided, part of us being taught by Miss Leona Sharpe at the East building and the rest taught by Miss Henrietta Webster at the West building. We were brought together into one class in our third happy year under Miss Mary Riley. The study of Geography was introduced into our lives at this point and while we whooped with the whooping cough our heads were in a whirl of North, South. East and West. Miss Bauch, a teacher of P. H. S was our teacher and we learned as best we could. While having the measles in the year 1915-16 we were divided. Part of us being taught by Miss Ida Foote, a P. H. S. teacher, and part by Miss Sada Aber. We were again combined into one grade under instruction of Miss Maggie Higgins, who was liked by everyone she taught. An epidemic of pink eye caused a little diversion this year. We were feeling very grown up under the instruction of three teachers, Mr. H. P. Hooper, Miss Blye Foreman, and last but not least by any means. Miss Florine Crane, when we reached the seventh grade. Mumps caused most of the pupils faces to be rather plump during this year. When about to depart from the eighth grade we were feeling rather puffed up. Miss Foreman left but her place was well filled by Miss Helen Kaeser. We also had an epidemic of “flu”, it being in vogue. There was a great deal of commotion during the first weeks of May 1919, for we were going to graduate. Thirty-three of our class graduated. Of course our program was better than previous ones because we have so much talent in our class. Contradictory to our expectations we felt about the size and color of so many blades of grass after an April shower, during the first few days of our life in P. H. S. We elected the following officers: President Vice-President Treasurer Adviser Captain of girls basket Captain of boys basket Our girls basket ball team boys second place, but we are Our class is proud of having the most popular girl getting second. High School Our class was greatly enlarged by a number country. We now have the largest class in P. H. S And now we have told you our past history, that we are sure a President of the United States our class. Lewis Worthington. Pauline Worthington John Siegle Mr. Foltz. ball team - Delia Tucker ball team — Lewis Worthington vyon first place in the tournament, our sure it was a mistake about our bovs in of pupils from the ) we will inform you will be chosen from P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 The “P” Club. Officers. Clement Elledge. President. Russell Armentrout, Vice President. Clark King. Secretary and Treasurer. An entirely new club was organized shortly after the close of the foot ball season by Coach Foltz. This club was composed of athletic men with letters and was called the “P” club. Clement Elledge of the foot ball squad served as captain during the remaining part of the school term. The purpose of this club, to further athletics and accommodate visiting teams, was well carried out. On Monday night, April 12, a box supper and program was given in the high school auditorium which realized the athletic organization over $100, which will be used to buy foot ball supplies for the next season. The “P” club deserves much honor for their good work in furthering athletics. The “Ag” Club. Pres., Lyle Hayden Vice Pres., Paul Durr Sec., Donald Haskell Treas., Harold Hayden Estill Goodin, Program Leader. Under the directions of Mr. Zimmerman the Agricultural Club was organized early in the year. The members of this club were persons interested in agriculture who desired to associate themselves with the organization. Lyle Hayden was elected President, and worked for the good of the club during the entire time of it’s activities. This club collaborated with the Pike County Farm Adviser Kercher in putting over the first annual corn show. This show was a great success and broke the way for many more. Such good work as this, along with entertainments, experiments, and educational debates, is characteristic of the “Ag” Club. The Corinthian Literary Society. Realizing the need of literary work in the high school, Mr. Browne organized the Corinthian literary society at an early date. Juniors and Seniors were charter members of the club and a few Sophomores were taken in by a vote of the club. Mr. Browne served as critic and each month new officers were elected. At the time of this writing Milburn Coley and Clement Elledge have served as presidents. Milburn being elected, but resigned his office and Mr. Elledge served in his place. This club met on Thursday night of each week at the high school and splendid programs were given by the members. Each and every member feels that he has been highly benefitted by this practical experience in literary work in this organization. Football Party. The girls of the Senior class gave a party for the members of the foot ball squad at the High School, December 18, 1919, which proved to THE HIG B be quite the social event of the school year. Besides the foot ball squad there were present the faculty and the Senior boys. The girls served dainty refreshments at the proper time. The guests played wink and there was a tournament in which contestants were grouped as of Pittsfield, Barry, Griggsville, Kinderhook and Hull. The events being a bean contest, standing broad jump, discus and hammer throw. In securing partners for supper the names of the boys were placed on the front seats of a certain class room and the names of the girls on the hack seats. These names were connected by strings, which were wound round and round the seats. These had to be untangled so that the partners might find each other. One of the main attractions of the evening was a Christmas tree on which each Senior girl had placed gifts for two of the guests. There was much laughter during the distribution of the gifts by Santa. The affair was adjourned promptly at ten o’clock upon the instructions of Coach Foltz, who wanted to send the members of the basket hall team home and early to bed for a good night’s rest before the big game with Barry scheduled for the next evening. Dramatics. Senior Class Day. The Seniors held the first of these class days on December 18th. The program was as follows: Piano Solo ......................................Marguerite Watters. Class Prophecy ...........................................Hugh Kerr Saxophone Solo with piano accompaniment,.. Russell Nieeum. Lloyd Davis Journal ...............................................Edgar Buttler Reading .............................................Clement Elledge Quartet ............................Hester Burbridge. Mary Anderson. Lloyd Davis, Dwight Moore. Junior Class Day. The Junior class day program was given on March 26th. The program was as follows: Girl’s Chorus....................................... The Gondolier’s Song Rssav ....................................“Gentle Spring”. Garth Rentlev Journal ...........................................................Stephen Reel Vocal Solo ..........................................................Irene Stout Sophomore Class Day. The Sophomore class presented for their class dav a comedy entitled “Just a Glimpse of Everyday Life.” The parts were taken by all the members of the class. Freshman Class Day. , The Freshman class day was celebrated with a negro minstrel. The majority of the class had a part in the exercises and a splendid program was enjoyed by the much astonished upper classes. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Junior ( lass Play of 1010. On March 7, 1919 the class of 1920 presented the comedy, “What Happened to Jones?’’ The play was a decided success from the viewpoint of the Juniors for it netted quite a large sum for their banquet. The cast follows: Jones, who travels for a Hymn-Book House ..................Russell Bagby Ebenezer Goodly, Professor of Anatomy ........................Lloyd Davis Antony Goodly. D. D., Bishop of Ballarate......................Wade Seniff Richard Heatherly, enaged to Marjorie .......................Claude Eagle Thos. Holder, a policeman .................................Homer Johnson Wm, Bigbee, An inmate of the Sanitarium ......................Edgar Butler Henry Fuller, Superintendent ........................................Homer Johnson Mrs. Goodly, Ebenezer’s Wife .............................Martha Glandon Cissy, Ebenezer’s ward ..............................................Mary Anderson Marjorie, Ebenezer’s Daughter .............................Helen Roberts Minerva. Ebenezer’s daughter ..............................Ruth St. John Alvina Starlight. Ebenezer’s wife’s sister ...................Helen Leeds Helma, A Swedish servant girl ............................Eithel Williams Tiger, the dog.................................................... Himself This play was under the direction of Robt. H. Atchison, and was considered the best home talent ever presented by the High School, which was a compliment. The cast enjoyed a lunch afterwards at the Opera House Cafe. The next morning the cast journeyed to Griggsville. where the play with given with added success. The Pittsfield Orchestra furnished music for the Pittsfield performance, and Miss Bernice was the musician for the one at Griggsville. Senior Play of 1920. The play that was given by the Senior class this year was “Green Stockings”. It is a clever, modern English comedy. Every member of the cast carried his or her part excellently, due of course to the coaching of Robt. B. Browne. Admiral Grice, a testy old gentleman of about 65, with the manner of an old sea dog .............................Clement Elledge William Faraday, a well preserved man of about 65............Jessie Iftner Colonel Smith, a dignified drly humorous man about 40 years old ..............................................Claude Eagle Robert Tarver, an empty headed young swell.................Earl Bradshaw James Raleigh. English society man ...................................Orla Yelliot Martin, a dignified old family servant ..............................Edgar Butler Celia Faraday, an unaffected woman of 29 ...................Mary Anderson Madge and Evelyn, handsome, well dressed women. Marguerite Watters, Helen M. Roberts PhylPs. the youngest sister, a charming and pretty, but thoughtlessly selfish girl of 20 ........................Helen Leeds Mrs. Chisolm Faraday of Chicago, a florid, quick-tempered, warm hearted woman of 50 ...........................Dorothy D. Ellis. Junior Play of 1920. As the Hig B goes to press the Junior class are rehearsing for the presentation of the play by Moliere, “A Doctor In Spite of Himself.” It is THE HIG B for the benefit of the Seniors that this play be a success, so here’s the best of good luck to the Juniors. The play is being directed l?y Robt. B. Browne. CAST: Sganarelle, The Doctor in Spite of Himself.................Garth Bentley Martine, wife of Sganarelle................................Frances Brooks M. Robert, Neighbor of Sganarelle .........................Wayne Williams Valere, Servant of Geronte .................................Lyle Hayden Lucus, Husband of Jacqueline...............................Wayne Williams Geronte, father of Lucinde ..................................Stephen Reel Jacqueline, Nurse of Lucinde .............................Louise Reinbold Lucinde, Daughter of Geronte who loses her speech...........Leta Rhodes Leandre. Lover of Lucinde...................................Walter Carrol Class Prophecy. It was a clear, star-lit night in December 1940. I was taking coffee in the library of Orla Yelliott, a former classmate, now an eminent professor of astronomy and astrology. As was only natural the conversation gradually drifted to the stars and their influence over the birth of mankind. “After I took up the science of the heavenly bodies and began to study the wide use the Ancients made of them”, said Orla, “I began to wonder more about the prevailing beliefs in the importance of being born under a favorable sign. In my research I found the signs and their portent to be as follows: The sun enters certain houses, as they say, at about the 20tli of the month and each of these houses has a special meaning and sign. On March 20th it enters the house of life under the sign of Aries, the ram, which signified popularity and all the other desirable traits. This is the most splendid sign of all. On April 20th it enters the house of riches, presided over by Taures, the bull, which signifies stubbornness, desire to have one’s own way, and other such qualities. On May 20th the house of brothers under the sign Gemini, the Twins. June 21. the house of parents under the sign Cancer, the crab. This is the weakest sign in the cycle. It signifies neglibility, indifference, etc. On July 22nd the sun enters the house of children presided over by Leo. the love sign. August 22nd, the house of health under Virgo, the Virgin. September 22. the house of marriage under Libra, balance, signifying agricultural, histrionic and artistic tendencies. October 23, the house of death under Scorpio, scorpion. November 2 3. house of religion under Sagittarius, archer, a sign of the legal mind. December 21. house of dignities guarded by Capricornius, go at. a sign of brilliancy. January 20. house of friends under Aquarus, water bearer, a sign of brainy people and good conversationalists. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 February 19, the house of enemies under Pisces, fishes. These are secretive people. “And under which sign were you born?” I ask with interest. “I was born August 6, 1902, under Leo, the love sign and it has been my fate to go one step farther and marry a charming French girl.” “Do you remember Marguerite Watters? I believe she was born about the 22nd of September.” “Then Libra is her sign. What is she doing now?” “As I remember it she is teaching history in Fruita, Colorado, and is as opposed to anything masculine as she ever was.” “And Earl Bradshaw, the class sport, horn October 17. He is managing one of the big orchards in California, and is happily married to the daughter of his overseer.” “He is doing well and Jiving up to Libra.” “Then there were Frieda Williams, Ruby Rose, and Margaret Branch of November, December and January respectively. Margaret is keeping house for the other two who are stenographers for Sears Roebuck.” “Oh. and do you remember Helen Roberts and Claude Eagle?” “Well, I should rather guess, one of them was born in May. Claude 1 think, and Helen in October. Since marriage is Helen’s sign and there couldn’t very well be a wedding without Claude it goes without saying that he was a party to the crime.” “What about Homer Johnson? When I last heard of him he was in love with red hair.” “Yes and from what I hear now he still is in love, not only with the red hair but with the proud possessor of the hair also. She was only a Freshman the year he graduated hut I think he was able to persuade her that his home needed lighting up a great deal more than the H. S. assembly so she gave up the latter for the former.” “Beulah Kramer, another October girl was also a member of your class wasn’t she?” “Yes and as fate, decreed it .she married and she and her husband are carrying on a profitable dairy business in Ohio.” “And Pauline Siegle, too! Where is that girl now?” “She loved Pittsfield so well that she couldn’t bear to go far away and now Uves on a farm near Milton.” “Then Russell Armentrout used to furnish a good deal of amusement for the neighborhood.” “Yes and born under Leo meaning lion, the ladies certainly did make a lion of him. As a result of so much attention he is still a bachelor.” “Do you remember how negligible Mary Anderson and Clement El-ledge we-e in regard to their lessons and all other such unimportant things? While if there were any spooning or mooning to be done they were there with the goods and had it down to a fine point of efficiency. Well Mary lived up to her sign so well that she even permanently neglected her college work for the more pleasurable delights of matrimony.” “I heard the other day that Fern Ransom and Flossie Praul were conducting a very well patronized ho’el in Reno. Nevada. Several of my former classmates, among whom are Hugh Kerr. Gilfred Kesterson and Mildred Weinant, having been shipwrecked on the sea of matrimony, are there relieving themselves of their Hymeneal burdens.” “Mary Grady and Sarah Dillon are nurses in St. Mary’s hospital in New York City.” THE HIG B “Even in high school Lucille Cunningham had high aspirations, and we thought ‘Shorty,’ being the class president and the tallest man in high school would satify her desires, but no! She went to England and married an English Lord. Again we see the truth of that oft tried sign of marriage.” “We know that Sagittarius is the sign of lawyers but we hardly thought it probable for a woman. However, Helen Yakley has achieved great distinction as a juvenile lawyer in Chicago.” “There must always be an exception to every rule and in the case of signs of the Zodiac, it is Helen Leeds. In spite of the fact that her sign meant riches she and her husband are conveying passengers across the Styx at Montezuma for a living.” “We always thought Jesse Iftner aspired to be tough but he was so secretive you never could tell. Now we know for a certainty. He was located the other day by a fellow classmate as the leader of a lawless gang1 in Chicago—poor Jesse.” “The other day I heard that Hester Burbridge was living np to Sagittarius and is a missionary in dark and heathen Africa.” “While in Boston last week I dropped into a famous lecture hall and whom should I hear but our old class president, Edgar Butler, defending the rights of men to vote on all political questions.” I ran across Eithel Williams a week or so ago teaching Physics in the University of Columbia.” “Everywhere the women are taking the place of men and the latest case is Dorothy Ellis, acting farm adviser of Pike County, 111.” “Bernice Peters, on account of her dominating love for children, immediately after she finished high school, secured a position as Matron of the Soldiers Orphan Asylum at Normal. 111.” “And the world loves a lover and Dwight Moore is happy in his role of lover in the movies. You know variety is the spice of life.” “Helen Caughlan, true to the sign of the scorpion, meaning death, is a prominent undertaker in Valley City and does a flourishing business.” “Bessie Shaffner also had a passion for shows in general and is now a circus rider with Ringling Bros.” “Then you remember Martha Glandon? You know she was born in October under the house of marriage. Well, she went to college where she met a millionaire’s son and after finishing her college course they were married. Their home is in New York but just at present they are enjoying a trip to Europe in an aeroplane.” “Herschel Gay has won fame on the board of trade by the sagacity acquired in his high school days.” “After having completed a three month’s course in Gem City Business College, Josephine Crane is serving as confidential secretary to the newly established ruler of Russia.” “After women received full suffrage and equal pay for equal work our old friend Beulah Rhodes took up the study of law and is now senior partner in the firm of Rhodes Doocy, who are supporting a private mutual bank wtih their income at Dutton Stat'on.” “David Williams, a Harvard graduate, met and married a charming Eastern girl and they are now living in a New York apartment where he practices his profession with much success. He fulfills well his birth contract with Aries to be popular and well liked.” P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 “Alma Manker, born under the love sign, is happily married to Loyd Davis and they are living on a farm near Pish Hook, boasting all the modern improvements suggested and planned bv farm adviser, Dorothy Ellis.” “Russell Bagby is now American Consul to Australia. He lives in Ballarat and to pass the time away sells hymn books and playing cards.” “And as to our former pedagogues— “Miss Ruth Wamsley, soon after leaving P. H. S. became concerned with the welfare of her soul in future generations. She is now preparing for reincarnation in three generations in the form of the Queen of Hawaii.” “Mr. Browne is engaged in the endless pursuit around the world in search of his memory.” “And in the meantime Miss Lonergan has discovered a satisfactory man and a little home in the Alps.” “As for Mr. Zimmerman, he was unearthed the other day in Alabama. making home brew and selling it at great profit.” “Miss Laird is now in the height of her glory touring Europe as a famous pianist. Her particularly strong points are runs and chords.” “I attended a vaudevlle the other evening and found our old friend Mr. Lippold acting the clown with huge success.” “Miss Dean is now working as manager of a packing house in Chicago.” “Mr. Foltz is living up to his reputed fondness for the fair sex. He also thinks that variety is the spice of life and is now dwelling in Reno, Nevada, carrying on a divorce suit against his third wife.” Class Will. We, the Senior Class of 1920 of the Pittsfield High School of Pittsfield. Pike County, Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament in the following manner: First: We do hereby give and bequeath to the faculty, one gross of bottles of red ink for use on the Senior report cards of ’21. Second: We do give and bequeath to the Junior Class of P. H. S., our brilliancy. our co-operative ability and our financial ease. Third: We do give and bequeath to the Sophomore cass, our excellent dramatic success. Fourth: We do give and bequeath to the Freshman Class our ample supply of dignity of which we feel they are sorely in need. Fifth: We do give and bequeath of the following articles to the members of the faculty: A stronger voice so that he may be heard above the din in the assembly, to Mr. Kimmell; THE HIG B “Ye gods and little fishes.” a new slang expression, to Mr. Browne. Josephine Crane’s spit curl, to Miss Loneran; Clement Elledge’s smile, to Miss Wamsley; An early marriage, to Miss Dean; A bottle of anti-fat. to Miss Foote; A Bluffs preacher, to Miss Bauch; A bungalow containing a man. to Miss Laird; Some furniture for her room, to Miss Nighbert; A little common sense to Mr. Foltz; David William’s laugh to Mr. Lippold; All the stray cuff buttons we can find plus the “little” girl who left him behind, to Mr. Zimmerman. Sixth: We bequeath to “Josh” all our spit halls, notes, pencil sharpenings, etc. Seventh: We. as individuals, dispose of our personal property as follows: I. John Edgar Butler, president of the Senior Class, bequeath my most eminent office, with all its honor, trials, worries, tribulations, and gray hairs to Garth Ashley Bentley, candidate for presidency of the future Senior class. I. Beulah Rhodes, bequeath to Wellington Doocy, that which in reality he holds. MY HEART. We, Bernice Peters and Alma Manker bequeath to Lois Hammer-ton and Louise Reinbold our pink middies. I. Russell Armentrout. bequeath to Walter Carroll, my all-consuming passion for red hair. I. Martha Glandon. bequeath to Irene Stout, my position as high school pianist with the hope that she will enjoy it as I have done. I, Eithel Williams, bequeath to Louise Reinbold, my exceeding bril-liency in Physics. We. Claude Eagle and Helen Roberts, bequeath to Milburn Coley and Bernadine Doran, our reputation as a loving couple. I. Pauline Siegle. bequeath to Stella Shaffner my chance of graduation. I. Herschel Gay, bequeath to Wellington Doocy. my beloved but unlucky dice with the hope that they will improve his luck. I. Dorothy Ellis, bequeath to Katherine Bagby my “gym” bloomers to be used in place of those which she lost. I. Marguerite Watters, bequeath to Pauline Roosa. my position as a tomboy. I. David Williams, bequeath to Stenhen Reel my most prized personal property in person of Guldy Williamson. I. Hester Burbridge, bequeath to June Kendrick my front seat on the west side of the science room. I. Homer Johnson, benueath to Mr. Foltz, the most popular girl in P. H. S. together with all the debts incurred in securing for her the said position. I. Beulah Kramer, bequeath to WaPer Plattner my Senior theme subject, “Why send missionaries to China?” I. Sarah Dillon, bequeath to Helen Brew my seat in the high school assembly hall. P. H. S. ANNUAL 19 20 I. Gilfred Kesterson. bequeath Stuart Claus, ray Sunday evenings spent with the fair sex. I, Frieda Williams, bequeath to Nellie Clark my typewriter. I, Mary Grady bequeath to Donald Haskell, my brilliancy in Civics. I, Dwight Moore, bequeath to John Walsh my fair possessions. I, Mildred Weinant, bequeath to Margaret Green my seat in the assembly. I, Lucille Cunningham, bequeath to Julia Hughes, the good wishes that she may be as fortunate in securing the Senior president as I have been. I, Clement Elledge, bequeath to Wayne Williams my passion for rainy evenings. We. Russell Ragby and Josephine Crane, the affectionate couple, bequeath to John Robinson and Irene Stout, our soul satisfying evenings around the fireside. In witness whereof, we, the said Senior Class, have hereunto set our hand and seal thfs fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty. Signed sealed, published and declared by the Senior Clas«, the Testator above named ,at the above time specified, to be its Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us. who at its request, and in its presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto set our hands and subscribed our names as attesting witnesses. RUTH ANN WAMSLEY FLORENCE L. LONERGAN ROBERT B. BROWNE F. C. ZIMMERMAN Favorite Music Jessie Iftner—I’m mamma’s little soldier boy. Pauline Siegle—Waltz me around again Johnny. Russell Armentrout—Nobody knows. Helen Leeds—’N’ that ain’t all. Carolyn Carey—Your’e the only one for me. Doss Coley It’s nice to get up in the morning, but it’s nicer to lay in bed. Lena Dunham—When you’re lonely, so lonely (won’t you come back to me?) Edgar Butler—Come away with me Lucille, S’ella Shaffner—The Vamp. Martha Glandon—Christmas Carrolls. Orla Yelliott— Gee. I wish I had a girl. John Walsh—After you’ve gone. Hershel Gay Put on your slippers and fill up your pipe. Leaton McConnel—I might be your once-in-a-while. Homer Johnson Come away with me Cora, in my merry Fordsmobile. David Williams—Now I know. Mr. Foltz—Every day is ladies’ day with me. Irene Stout—Im’ Papa’s little sweetheart. THE HIG B Claude Eagle—I’m lonesome, so lonesome for you. Mr. Browne—Dardenella. Russell Bagby-—-Come Josephine, in my flying machine. Alma Manker—Wait and see, you’ll want me back. Beulah Kramer—’N’ Everything. Miss Laird—Maybe. Mary Anderson—Just you. Helen Roberts—Tell me. Clement Elledge—I used to call her baby. Mr. Lippold—Make that trombone laugh. Hugh Kerr—How ya’ gonna’ keep ’em down on the farm? Bernice Peters—You’d be surprised. Miss Lonergan—The Vampire. Jokes Russell Bagby, “Miss Walmsley, can a person be punished for something he hasn’t done?” Miss Walmsley, “No Russell, it’s against the law.” Russell, “Well, I haven’t done my English lesson.” Mr. Browne, “Well Freshman, we’re going to have the photographer take a picture of you this morning and for goodness sake keep still. He’ll take your picture but not the noise.” Mr. Lippold, “Milburn Coley.” Milburn, “I don’t know.” Mr. Lippold, “I was just calling the roll Milburn.” Teacher. “Russell Armentrout. what have you in your mouth?” Russell. “My tongue.” Earnest Koepping, “Let’s go after this game.” Wellington Doocy “.Well we are going after it.” Shorty Butler, “It’s not the size of a man but the way he handles himself.” Pean Siegle, “Do you think it will rain Jazz?” Jazz Bagby. “Well Pean. it’s according to how the weather turns out.” Georgie Porgie, Oh me. Oh my, Oh ain’t he cute Oh ain’t he shy? Helen Leeds, “What did the glee club sing?” Shorty Butler. “Oh, I don’t know just what but it was some song.” Wanted:—Job in lawyer’s office.—Guldy Williamson. Hester Burbridge. (Speaking of Senior themes.) “What did you write on Jesse?” Jesse Iftner, “Paper.” P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 IF----- Miss Dean couldn’t walk Helen couldn’t talk Jazz couldn’t smoke Trout couldn’t joke What would we do?? Wanted:—A job in the Republican office.- Fanny Belle McKenna. Dwight Moore, “Hugh, have you ever had your name on a bill board?” Hugh Kerr. “No Dwight but I’ve had it on a board bill.” Helen Leeds: “Have you got a date Pean?” Pean Siegle: “No dear. I just ate my last one.” Guldy Williamson: “I’m tired of my name so T’m going to drop the last, two letters.” Stella Shaffner: “I have a nickel and I want an ice cream cone.” Clerk: “They’re six cents.” Stella: “I want a Hershey bar then.” Clerk: “They’re eight cents.” Stella starts to walk out. Clerk: “Here’s your nickel.” Stella: “Oh you can have it. It won’t buy anything.” Claude Eagle and Helen Roberts in a tennis game were heard to have the following conversation: Helen: “Claude can’t you play tennis without making so much noise?” Claude, “Well Helen how do you expect me to play tennis without raising a racket?” Wanted:—A man with a fortune and a weak heart.—Flossie Praul. Martha Glandon: “What are you doing in here Shorty?” Shorty Butler: “Standing just now.” John Walsh: “I wish Lena was in town again tonight.” The fifth period Miss Foote is heard to say: “What are vou writing Claude?” Guldy and Pean love to eat and eat When they get started they’re hard to defeat. Mr. Zimmerman: “John, have you ever seen a pig wash?” John Ward: “No but I’ve seen a pig iron.” Pauline Siegle: Hester, what’s your favorite saying?” Helen Leeds: “Why her saying is good night.” Hester Burbridge: “Why it isn’t either—very much.” THE HIG B DELGO-LIGHT , SELF-CRANKING I SELF-STOPPING 1 BALL-BEARINGS AIR-COOLED BURNS KEROSENE i l 1 ii n n T 1 j 1 DELCO-LIGHT BATTERY WTHICK PLATES-LONG LIFE DC DELCO-LIGHT The Complete Electric Light and Power Plant A SIZE FOR EVERY FARM It is just as necessary for you to have the proper size in your Electric Lighting Plant as it is to have the proper size in any other machinery. We have a full line of twenty-five models and have to fill your particular requirements and can advise you concerning the proper size for your farm. Prices from $395 to $1620. Write for demonstration. Salesman NEILL STRUBLE Over 100,000 Satisfied Users Over 00 in Pike County. Pittsfield, 111 P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Could Your Imagine? Stella Shaffner without a powder puff? Gtildy Williamson without curls? Frances Brooks not chewing gum? Mr. Lippold starting class on time? Miss Dean tired? Helen and Pean not looking for a ford ? Orla Yelliott with a girl? Mr. Folz sober? Milburn without Bernadine? Wellington Doocy not eating? Helen Leeds not talking? Pean Siegle not stalling? Hank Gay not willing to enter a game? When a Feller When he’s late for class. When he don’t file his excuse. When Browne gets hard boiled. When he chews gum in Commercial Law class. When he smokes in the furnace room. When cuts across the campus. When he eats with the Domestic Science class. Favorite Helen Leeds—reading. Martha Glandon—singing. Mary Anderson—playing. Russell Armentrout—laughing. Russell Bagby talking. Pean Siegle—stalling. Marguerite Watters—studying. Homer Johnson—Ftordfng. Hugh Ken-—working. David Williams—dating. Clement Elledge — playing Kelly pool. Frank Norton without Edith Willard ? David without Guldy? Ruth Douglas and Lucille Kiser selling their box at a box supper? Doc McConnel not trying to get a date? Mary Grady making a recitation? Homer Johnson without his Ford? Orla Yelliott flirting? Garth Bentley making a quick move? Martha Glandon sitting still in class? Dwight Moore without a smile? Russell Armentrout with overalls on? Dorothy Ellis loafing? Needs a Friend. When he steps out with Martha and is broke. When he sasses Lippold. When he turns off the switch in the furnace room. ’hen on the Hig B staff. When he gets canned. When he’s dressed up and has no Kiri. Pastimes. Lucille Cunningham — playing the Remington. Dorothy Ellis—smiling. Edgar Butler—answering bell at hotel. Alma Manker—hanging around the jail. Claude Eagle—telling stories. He’en Roberts—communicating with Eagle. Beulah Rhodes—silence. Bernice Peters—lunching in school. Bessie Shaffner—trimming hats. THE HIG B F. M. Lewis Son Authorized Dealers for FORD AUTOMOBILES and FORDSON TRACTORS. SPRING IS HERE—and here to stay. Are you ready? Get in line. We have everything from a carpet tack to a BABY 4 OVERLAND CAR. Lovd Hardware Company P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Calendar. September. 1. Register. Martha G. wants to take everything. Frances B. doesn’t want to take anything. 2. Browne looks over students—students look over Browne. 3. Orla Y., the French hero, kills that terrible animal, a mouse, for Miss Lonergan. 4. Foltz begins to want to meet the ladies on the faculty. Helen Caugh- lan speaks for the first time. Seats assigned, much laughter. 5. Mr. Foltz is seen leaving Miss Lonergan’s room at class time. 6. Sophs, start on a weiner roast—it rains and they go to the show. 8 Why is Mr. Zimmerman continually in Miss Wamsley’s room? 9. Doss Coley is absent one-half day. 10. Doss Coley is absent all day. Phil Thomas is absent one-half day. 11. Phil Thomas is gone all day. Doss Coley is present . 15. Doss Coley is tardy. 16. Phil Thomas and Doss Coley A. W. O. L. Senior weiner roast. 18. Doss Coley is discharged. 10. Phil Thomas is discharged. 20. P. H. S. plays the first foot ball game of the season with Waverly. P. H. S. loses 7-6. 22. Phil Thomas pleads for reinstatement. 23. Helen L. and Guldv W. go to Griggsville—shoping. (?) 25. “Mickey.” 26. Home Coming for Soldiers. P. H. S. plays foot ball with Quincy and wins, 20-13. October. 1. Russell Bagby starts cutting classes. 2. Russell Bagby stops cutting classes. 2., 3., 4.. Milton Carnival. Many attractions! 6. Chemistry lab almost blown up!! 7. Arthur Green graduates. 8. Junior weiner roast. 9. Freshman weiner roast. 10. Rain and more rain. Foot ball team decides not to go to Winchester. 11. P. H. S. teaches Beardstown the game of foot ball. P. H. S. wins 75-0. 14. Walter Plattner breaks record for being dismissed from class. 15. Bernice studies for her first time. 18. We play foot ball with Jacksonville and get skinned—but only 12-11. 19. Russell B. and Josephine C. spend the evening on the porch. 23. Chemists have an exercise on chlorine. Does chlorine have an odor Louise? 24. Girl’s Hallowe’en party—good time and good eats. 25. Hannibal foot ball squad defeats P. H. S. 6-0. 28. Senior Stunt Day—exchange of dresses. 30. Senior rings are ordered. 31. Phil Thomas gets canned again! Junior and Senior Hallowe’en Party in the gym.—Lois H. “No Shorty you’re too tall.” THE HIG B Crystal Gem Flour Baked by PURITAN COAL, Produces THE HIGHEST CLASS ATHLETES TRY BOTH M. D. King Milling Co. Flour — Feed — Fuel SERVICE FIRST P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 November. 4. Walter P. holds the lead by being dismissed from English. 5. Teachers—to be—take exam. 6. Griggsville Home Talent “Bomerang”. 7. Phil Thomas pleads again for reinstatement. 10. Phil Thomas is unable to make it to school. 12. Phil Thomas withdraws. 15. Helen Caughlan, Mary Anderson, Hester Burbridge and Helen Leeds join the Salvation Army and solicit about forty dollars. ($40) P. H. S. foot ball team goes to Hannibal and is defeated 21-0. 20. Browne, Zimmerman and Dean go to High School Conference at Champaign. 22. P. H. S. defeats Carrollton foot ball squad 27-0. 24. Marion Crane returns after two week’s rest. 27. “Checkers.” Quincy foot ball boys defeat P. H. S. boys lfi-0. Every body thankful—no school. 28. Teacher’s Institute at the high school. Glee Club and Senior Quar- tet sing. Helen Leeds gives a reading. Beulah R. sheds tears. 29. P. H. S. plays the first basket ball game of the season with Perry. We win 20-13. 30. Mr. Lippold goes to bed—wearing his glasses. December. 2. Richard Austin is dismissed from two classes. 3. Frances Brooks sleeps through a study period. 4. Virden Williamon tumbles on the ice. 5. Skating good. Mr. Zimmerman falls. followed closely by Miss Wamseley. 7. Clement asks, “Is it still raining Mrs. Anderson?” 8 We wonder why Mr. Zim’s little girl stopped writing. 10. Miss Lonergan and M!ss Wamsley wish so much to skate in the gym. 11. P. H. S. wins a basket ball game with Routt College 22-12, and an- other with new Salem 13-2. 15. Crash! Bang! Mr. Browne and Mr. Lippold find themselves on the floor instead of the bed. 18. Senior class entertains the school with Senior stunts. Senior girls entertain in honor of foot ball boys. 19. P. H. S. defeats Barry basket ball boys 24-18. Christmas vacation begins—everybody happy. Fred Metz lost to the class through matrimony. January. 1. Leap Year dance at K. P. P. H. S. boys defeat Whithall 41-23. 2. P. H. S. boys defeat the Routt College basket ball boys once more. The score 41-7. 3. Mr. Lippold proceeds to warm some of the frozen air and to freeze some of the hot pupils. 5. It is reported that Bernice had her hair washed recently—with Dutch Cleanser. 0. Mr. Foltz was paying so much attention to a pretty girl that he failed to see the baby carriage. THE HIG B What the School Girl Thinks of the ENGLISH STORE The place where I may secure the best COURTESY, best QUALITY, best WEARING dress, and also get the best prices. Dry Goods - Pittsfield, 111. WILLIAMS AUSTIN MEATS “The Name Tells.” A. M. BROWN GROCER. “The Price is the Thing.” If you are looking for the best in Pittsfield Stop at THE PITTSFIELD HOUSE P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 9. P. H. S. wins another basket ball game—this time it was Griggsville who lost. The score was 45-8. 12. Miss Lonergan slides down the hill. 14. Everybody crams for the coming finals. 15-16. Exams.-----Loyd Davis quituates. 19. Miss Wamsley and Miss Lonergan want to roller skate in the gym. Folz says “They shall not.” Phil Thomas decides to take a new start. More trouble. 20. Alma M. stops studying—she says. 22. Corinthian Literary Society organized. 28. Phil Thomas is again released to minor leagues. 27. Surprising as it may seem Miss Dean finds the gym unlocked. 28. Mr. Zimmerman uses discretion. The winged horse is seen flying. 30. Mary Anderon leaves for Neoga. 31. Still another basket ball victory for P. H. S. She wins over Bluffs 36-28. February. 2. Clement Elledge receives an appointment to West Point. 3 Eldred Bentley defines “light weight.” 6. P. H. S. plays basket ball with Waverly and wins 3 4-26. 8. Louise Reinbold inquires of the butcher. “Have you any hedge cheese?” 11. First meetng of the Gris Athletic Association. Senior rings arrive— great rejoicing! 12. The G. A. A. members wear their middies backwards and go through various ceremonies before the school—as a breaking in. First debating on cap and gown question. 13. A real basket ball victory for P. H. S. She won by a score of 61-16 from Barry. 14. Clement is over heard whistling “Oh What a Pal Was Mary.” 15. It has been reported that Mr. Browne received a box of candy. 18. P. H. S. basket ball boys play Griggsville and that isn’t all—they won 39-18. This was because so many of the kids from home were there. 19. Mr. Browne wears a flannel shirt to school. 20. Still another victory. This time over at Jacksonville. Score 30-10. 24. Popularity contest is started. 25. What about this for a victory? P. H. S. 60, Pearl 11. 26. Caps and Gowns—it is you know! 27. Earnest K. and June K. begin their course in astronomy. March. 1. Miss Lonergan and Miss Wamsley still insist that they will skate in the gym. 3. “Oh. Oh. Cindy!”—Pittsfield home talent. 4.. 5., 6., Tournament at Jacksonville. Pittsfield gets third place. Georgie Porgie (Foltz) wears a smile to avoid frowning. 8. Mr. Zimmerman wears a flannel shirt to school. 9. Cora Belle Howard wins the popularity contest. C R. HESS GARAGE EXPERT WORK and REPAIRING Ford Supplies, Gas and oil of all kinds, Goodyear, Firestone and Miller Tires and Tubes. Ox-Acetylene Welding. C. R. Hess, Prop. Detroit, Illinois. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 10. Helen Roberts, a Senior, asks “how much meat can I get for 40c at 25c per pound?” 11. Will Frances Brooks ever stop talking and chewing gum? 12.. 13., Pike County Basket Ball Tournament. Mr. Browne takes another trip to Champaign. 15. Mr. Lippold follows Mr. Browne’s and Mr. Zimmermerman's example and wears a flannel shirt to school. 16. Miss Lonergan fails to distinguish between cheese and butter. 18. Miss Wamsley suddenly lost her health—somebody stole her rouge. 20. Dorothy Ellis receives a letter from Bremerton, Washington. Everyone asks “Who is he Dot?” 22. Class Tournament began. 23. Russell Bagby starts parting his hair in the middle. 24. Class tournament continued—Lucille Cunningham goes home at nine o’clock. 25. Memory books make their first appearance. 2fi. Junior Class Day. Domestic Science (Seniors) entertain the school board at dinner. Eulalie, did Lyle like the ice cream? 28. Beulah welcomes Wellington home. 29. Sophs win the class tournament. 30. Mr. Foltz is seen in mouring. (He is the Freshman aider.) Fresh- man-Junior color fight begins. 31. Why is Martha so lonesome lately? Juniors have a lot of extra war paint so they paint the top of the high school blue and gold. April. 1. Physics class enjoyed themselves much to Miss Wamsley’s discom- fort. Walter Carroll attends church in Perry. Literary meeting. Jesse and Josh are forced to spend the evening in the furnace room. 2. Frieda Fitzpa’rick is looking forward to Sunday night. Mr. Browne wears a dandelion to school. 3. Annual Easter Breakfast given by the Senior girls. 4. Santa Claus pays his Christmas call. Snow!!! Mr. Browne takes his Easter breakfast in bed. 5. Mr. Zim. returns to school after a week-end at home. 5. Mr. Zim. returns to school after a week-end at home. Miss Wamsley returns to school after a week-end at home. G Physics class peeved at Mr. Browne—he gave the class an unexpected quiz. Seniors talk about a bob sled ride—but that’s as far as they go. 7. Hugh Kerr says “I never thought I’d live long enough to graduate in a dress!” 8. Alma M. and Bernice P.. Senior twins, pass the loving cups, decorated with Semor colors, and collect pennies for the benefit of the Hig B. Red hot day in pedagogy. 9. Everybody peeved!!! 11. Rains!!! Miss Wamsley goes fishing for fish worms. 12. Sen'ors’ “Green Stockings” arrive. More rain. Letter club and G. A. A. give a box supper for the benefit of the athletic association. Alma Manker wins the popularity contest. 13. Juniors begin to commence operations for the reception. 14. Martha G. earns a penny in Physics class. THE HIG B Ideal Bakery W For Best Bread Cakes Pastry Party orders a specialty. Phone 248 - - L. A. Peters, Prop. Williams’ Garage Complete Line of Auto Accessories Expert Repairing, Traffic Trucks. When in Trouble Phone 88 for Quick Service. South Side Square. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 15. Junior cookie sale. 16. Sophomore Class Day. Big time. 19. Pauline Siegle wears a middy to school for a change. 20. Editoral Staff Meeting—Something different. (?) 21. Senior themes over—what a relief!!! 22. April showers!!! 23. More showers—Dorothy E. “Oh! shoot! I want to go home, I’m home- 25. Mr. Browne goes to church for a change. 26. Martha is seen smiling for the first time in ages. 27. Miss Wamsley, “Where in the world are those prose and poetry books?” 29. Big literary meeting. 30. Junior play, “A Doctor in Spite of Himself.” 1. May day. 2. Rain—followed by more sunshine. 4. Mr. Lippold, “Hm! hm!—Pauline put your chewin’ gum in the waste basket.” 6. Senior girls out with kodaks taking pictures for their memory books. 8. Senior hike and breakfast. 11. Helen L. has a big party—to celebrate her birthday. 13. Miss Dean, “What has happened to my gym class?” 14. Senior play. “Green Stockings.” 16. Baccalaureate. 18. Junior-Senior Reception. Wonderful time! 19. We Commence. First on my list, deserving mention Is the Seniors’ president .of great dimension Shorty Butler, known to all. Like Humpty-Dumpty had a fall, He thought himself a saint to be. Until he met a Lucille C. But others are popular, there’s no doubt. Especially our friend Armentrout. He’s a fine young man of great renown And he is “so charming” in a cap and gown. Orla E. Yelliott is a general shark. He never saw a red ink mark. Do you know why? Then I must tell. He studies both diligenlty and well. sick.” May. Class Poem Hugh Brown Kerr is a new man here. But he is very shewd, nevertheless; On one fine day he was overheard to say: “I never thought to graduate in a dress.” THE HIG B LOUIS T. GRAHAM Attorney at Law Pittsfield, Illinois. PERRY C. ALLEN Jewelry and Music House—Fine Graduation Presents East Side Square, Pittsfield, 111. FRY’S FOR FURNITURE MRS. THEO. BATES Millinery. GRIWATZ MILLINERY Gaier Hats East Side Square THE L. M. HARDWARE CO. Plumbing Tinning Successor to Schimmel Miller MANSION HOUSE FOR SERVICE. OPERA HOUSE CAFE Home Cooking - - - Good Eats Next door to Opera House. WILL JOHNSON Everything Electrical PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS. ARGUST PHONE 13—UNLUCKY FOR SPOTS P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 “The center of mischief is probably Russell, With droll wit and humor, energy, hustle; With all the managing he’s done this year He surely is trained for a shrewd financier.” On committees she works both early and late And was ne’er known to worry over a date; Who is this maid? Kindly tell us. A dignified Senior. Dorothy Dean Ellis. Miss Margaret Branch is a maid demure. With dark brown eyes and shy sweet ways; A splendid housewife she’ll be we’re sure For with household arts she fills her days. The busiest man in P. H. S. (I’ll have to tell you, so you needn’t guess) Is Homer Johnson, Editor in Chief Of valuable time he’s been a thief. Flossie Praul is a new student here. But she’s a good one never fear. “Take notice, good housewives, she puts her reliance In a specialized course in Domestic Science.” “Possum” Elledge, tho not very old Is bound for West Point to be a warrior bold. And when he goes what will become of Mary? For her own sake he’ll surely have to tarry. Shy and sweet is Josephine With demeanor always serene; A maiden modest and self-possessed, With talents, she’s gifted, same as the rest. Mary Anderon is a gay. glad minx The best of everyone she always thinks; A pair of blue eyes, a merry laugh. And a very good pianist,—hut this is barely half. Earl Bradshaw has planned a career. In his own fond dreams it’s very dear. Now if we tell will you please not scoff? He’s going to be a Chemistry prof! Of Sarah Dillon, we’ve not much to say, But she’ll make her mark in the world some day. And then. Helen Roberts, a blonde little miss To soar with the Eagle,— What heavenly bliss! THE HIG B Karl Greife THE HOME OF Fancy Groceries Detroit Vapor Stoves De Laval Separators Electric Washing Machines KERN KERN GARAGE PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS. “Everything for the car.” DAN BODINE Barber PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS. SMOKE FOREMOST WM. D. TROUTNER Automobile and Machine Repair Shop Established 1880 - - Pittsfield, 111. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Calm, unruffled, serene all the while, Bestowing on all a cheerful smile. Is Beaulah Rhodes, always with Marguerite. To talk with her is surely a treat. Freida Williams is planning a business career, A success she will make, don’t have a fear. Helen Caughlan Oh! so grand! Most the wisest in the land; Always tries to do her best. Although busy never takes a rest. Dwight, the athlete, with auburn hair. In track or basket ball is a regular “bear,” Which goes to prove that he’s a good scout, He’s equally good, indoors or out. Jesse Iftner’s funny voice Doesn’t “crack” through his own choice; He loves his teachers every one, And he is only bad for fun. There was a lady named Fern, She was always ready to learn. In spite of our raillery she’ll draw a good salary When her teaching career Fern starts without fear. And what about our Martha dear? Never have a single fear; Lucky in the lot she drew But ever glad to keep us, too. Lucille Cunningham wants to be in state And have a Butler at the gate. Now Marguerite, to sew and cook Is learning all she can.— But there’s one thing that puzzles us. We wonder who’s the man? Our friend Miss Ruby, we suppose Will always remain a little Irish Rose. When Bessie to the movies goes. She takes her little dime,— And while watching picture shows. She makes her gum keep time. When Mr. Foltz on a trip does go And leaves his class behind. It’s left in Helen Yakely’s care. And she makes the Juniors mind. Mildred Weinant and Mary Grady With pretty curls you’ll always see, THE HIG B 20 GRADUATES OF SCHOOLS OF PIKE COUNTY Have been employed by this bank during a period of steady growth. Who can say that the rirst National Bank of Pittsfield is not a consistent “rooter” for the schools? ASK US TO SERVE YOU WHEN IN NEED Capps Weaver LAWYERS Farmers State Bank Bldg. - Pittsfield, 111. Williams Will iams LAWYERS. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 They have a smile for everyone, In life’s race right now they've won. Next comes talking Pauline Siegle, Always late and ready to giggle; Looking very tired and weak. Tho she’s often not so meek. There’s our good friend J. Claude Eagle, Trying many to inveigle; He has such wise and knowing looks. E’en tho he never looks in books. And here’s our happy Herschel Gay, Shy, but anxious to obey; He’s a right good scholar, now. But in time he’ll start a row. A dependable sort of a girl is she, She laughs and talks so merrily; A friend to all, is dignified Hester When she’s gone we’ll surely miss her. She is saucy and clever but impertinent never; Is this blond lassie named Bernice; May her friendship with us never sever, And her fame and glory ever increase. Eithel Williams is always busy, She studies enough to make her dizzy. Next is Alma, surnamed Manker, For all her assistance we wish to thank her; In Latin she’s helped us many a day. But her charming smile is the theme of this lay. Helen Gould Leeds, renowned as a reader. Intends in dramatics to be a great leader; She must be martial, for we hear her talk About taking the Cannon out for a walk. While we’re talking about about the girls. Let’s please mention Beulah Kramer. With all her wild and fractious ways, Some one surely ought to tame her. Oh! What a laugh has David Loud as loud can be. There aren't very many Daves That laugh like David C. THE HIG B farmers’ State Banh Pittsfield, Illinois. The EXCEPTIONAL PROGRESS of this bank indicates the COMPLETENESS of its SERVICE and the SOUNDNESS of its METHODS. Total Resources March 4th, 1913.........$365,832.42 Total Resources March 4th, 1920.........$950,160.81 WE ARE GROWING. H. P. SHBIVER DETROIT, ILLINOIS Dealer in General Merchandise. Blue Ribbon and College Girl Brands “QUALITY” IS OUR MOTTO. Courtesy to all.--Your trade solicited. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Senior Alphabet. A is for the Annual—a lot of work. And those who are running it don’t dare to shirk. B's for the Basket Ball team you can bet. If they hadn’t hit Jerseyville they'd be going yet. C is for the class of Nineteen-two-0 May their happiness follow wherever they go. D stands for David, but he’s not the one Who went hunting giants equipped with a stone. E is for Edgar our basket ball shark; May his royiO Highness some day make his mark. F is for Football—that popular game. That helped us along on the High Road to Fame. G’s for the girls who have tried pretty hard To see that their class was the one that got starred. H is for Helen—ther’re four in the class; Each one is a pretty and popular lass. I is for Iftner—Jessie, you know. He was always so busy he forgot to grow. J is for Johnson the Senior News-hawk, Popularity contests he wins in a walk. K is for Kramer and Kerr—but there’s no need to tell Of our friend Mr. Kimmell, we all know him well. L is for Lucille, she’s a bright, clever lass Who came up from Milton to be with the class. M stands for Mary and Martha and Moore And Miss Alma Manker. all well known I’m sure. N’s non essential, a term meaning “jokes” Applied by the Seniors to all other folks. O’s for the Others, who aren’t mentioned here; May they have luck and happiness all thru the year. P’s for Pittsfield High School wherever we roam Let’s never forget it in the years that will come. Q is for Quantity. Quality and Queens; This class has all three, its plain to be seen. R is for Russell we’ve two don’t you see. By co-operation they’ll get their A. B. S is for Siegle—Pauline’s her first name; Her bobbed hair and joke writing brought her much fame. T is for the letter that stands for Themes That caused the poor Seniors some pretty bad dreams. U stands for You who for athletics turned out; Eagle, Elledge, Edgar, Dwight, Hugh and Trout. V is for Vanity, Virgil and Virtue THE HIG B Quality Automobile Accessories Expert xMechanical Service Zimmerman Bro’s. GARAGE PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS. Maple Drive Hereford ram is L. C. King, Proprietor I lead or Herd, Clark Disturber ----No. 703831- By the CELEBRATED DISTURBER 4th, No. 364835 YOUNG STOCK FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS P. H. S. ANNUAL 19 20 That we’re troubled by all three is certainly true. W’s Eithel Williams and Marguerite Watters, Two of our class’ most promising daughters. X is the Exercise all Senior brains got When they tackled the lessons the Physics class brought. Y is for Yelliott Physics class star; He tackles all problems whatever they are. Z is for Zimmerman. Zero and Zest, The latter two mentioned come forth every test. Poem of Thanks. Ill Appreciation of the Loyal Support Given by our Patrons. As in our little book A page we take to tell. How we appreciate the fact That you have helped so well. We also wish to say In our low and humble way That our thanks must remain untold For they, this book could not hold. With the true good spirit of the P. H. S. We strive to give good for good; With our very best efforts we’ve aimed with this book To please you as much as we could. As we step from school days into future life And think of the days then past. And wish you success to the last. We thank you again for your loyal support. HOMER L. JOHNSON. Editor-in-chief. J. CLAUDE EAGLE. Business Manager. N IG H B E R T Veterinarian Calls Promptly Answered. Special Attention to Surgical Cases. Poland China Hogs Big Type Thoroughbred Dogs Phone Office No. 64, Res. Red 55. Pittsfield, 111. As you go by stop in and see the COMRAIVS INN, and the Comrad I. G. will be there willing and ready to serve everyone promptly. THE HIG B V. 1). Scarborough Detroit, Illinois. FOR COMMENCEMENT a pair of Shoes or Oxfords at N I E BUR’S A. B. Carey, .Jr. Dentist PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS. E. B. BERRY Dentist PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS. THE ARTERIES of commerce for this community centers in the Pittsfield Telephone Exchange P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 GOOD CLOTHES For Men and Young Men Strauss Hro. Home of Hart Schaffner Marx Sugar Creek Creamery Cash Cream Buyers. “Service” our Motto. Small or large quantities accepted. Feed Grinding. Carey-ized Salt Tonic C. H. BODINE, Mgr. - - PITTSFIELD, ILL. KIENTZLE’S FOR BETTER SHOES The R KcdUL Store J. H. BARBER CO. THE WAITERS GROCERY C. E. Watters, Proprietor. STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE Prompt Service—Courteous Treatment Telephone No. 114 - - - Pittsfield, 111. THE HIG B THE PLACE FOR QUALITY SERVICE in Dry Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Hat Reblocking and Suits Made to Order THE EXPERT CLEANERS Clark’s Cleaning Company Phone 373 - East Side. Albert Shadel Fresh and Salt Meats-Home Cooked Meats Phone 121 Pittsfield, III. George Drew Dry Cleaning, Ladies’ and Men’s Tailoring. Altering and Repairing. ONLY TAILOR IN PIKE COUNTY. Phone 299 - - - West Side Square H. Ileslev tV (Jo. Groceries and Queensware DAVIS HESLEY All Kinds of Fresh Meat PITTSFIELD, ILL. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Just KOEPPING’S Where we Eat THE HIG B JEWELRY —WATCHES—CLOCKS— SILVERWARE COLUMBIA GRAHOPHONES—RECORDS New records on sale at advertised dates. Sheet Music. “Note the Notes” at Main's Jewelry Store Only authorized agents for Columbia Goods in Pike Co. IF YOU CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU WANT TRY US Frank G. Turner HEATING AND PLUMBING Telephone 152 Pittsfield, III. P. H. S. ANNUAL 1920 Si. Stephen's Episcopal Church The Mother Church of All Services every Lord’s Day as follows: First and second Sundays 7:30 P. M. Second and Fourth Sundays 10:45 A. M. Watch the papers for local announcements. EVERYBODY WELCOME. Robert Hall Atchison, Rector. VERTREES BOOK STORE Books—Stationery—Kodaks and Supplies TIMES PRINT SHOP PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS