Prairie Du Chien High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1914 volume:

DEDICATION To our esteemed Alumni, we the class of nineteen-fourteen affectionately dedicate this annual. THE PRAIRIE DOG - F O R E W I am the book of High School days, I come to greet you friends. To show to you a loyalty Which never, never ends. I come to tell of a professor true, Our teachers and our class, Of all the mighty deeds performed By High School lad and lass. I shall relate of pleasures too Of sorrow I’ve little part. For when in time of High School days Did sorrow pierce our heart. Alumni too, I do remind: Could we but hold in truth, This world apart, from all our mind, To think of the days of youth. O R D I know I cannot try to tell, What future years will bring. But I wish to you and all the rest, That only joy bells ring. I try so hard, you sure must know, Your pleasures to fulfill; And if I fail, forgive, me then, Forgive? of course you will. I hope that years, no change will make In the love you give to me. I know as far as I can tell. My thoughts are fast with thee. So now go on. and read with joy, The words which I contain. And see, if in your future years, You’ll not have youth again. A. L. FACULTY Mr. Gunderson Miss Green Miss Larson FACULTY Miss Douglas Miss Gray Miss Garrow William B. Evert, Business Manager Alfred M. Lechnir, Editor-in-chief Board Alfred M. Lechnir William B. Evert Gertrude Stienberg Roy Harris Eugenia Eckhart Irene Kramer Leona Garrow Frieda Randall Violet Bruehman Catherine McDonald Louisa Speck Florence Speck Audrey Copper Adalbert Cherrier Marian Scanlan Margaret Welsch Elizabeth Potratz Lorraine Jones Mina Each Editor Business Manager Classes Literary Organizations Music Art Athletics Prizes and Events Alumni. The Alcove The Office Mr. Wm. Stienbach To Mr. Stienbach, our janitor, who for the past six years has done all in his power to lighten the labor of others, to incre xse the beauty of our school and to insure the pleasure and comfort of its inmates, we wish to show our appreciation. Mr. Henry Otto Board of Education Mr. Louis Dousm..n President Mr. Arthur Brower Mr. M. R. Munson Mr. J. S. Earll Prairie du Chien High School Course of Study 1st Semester English Algebra FIRST YEAR Required Units 2nd Semester English Algebra Elective-Two Units Physical Geography Physiology Word Analysis, Business English etc. Commercial Geography Latin Latin SECOND YEAR 1st Semester Required Units 2nd Semester English English Ancient History Ancient History Elective-Two Units Botany and Agriculture Botany and Agriculture Commercial Arithmetic Book-keeping II Latin Latin THIRD YEAR 1st Semester Required Units 2nd Semester Mediaeval History English History Geometry Geometry Elective-Two Units English III Engl sh III German German Latin Latin Stenography and Typewriting Stenography and Typewriting Book-keeping III Book-keeping III FOURTH YEAR 1st Semester Required Units 2nd Semester Physics IV Physics IV American History and Civics American History and Civics Elective-Two Units English English German German Latin Latin Stenography and Typewriting Stenography and Typewriting Advanced Algebra Reviews or Theory and Art NOTES—Sixteen Units will be required for graduation. Only those students having an average standing above 85 per cent on the past semester’s work will be permitted to take extra work. English may be substituted for History. By special permission one-half unit of Book-keeping may be substituted. Two Units of Mathematics; Two of Science; Two of History; and Two of English will be required. A course will not be offered unless a class of fair size desires to take it. Rhetorical work is required of all students. The High School has two laboratory rooms. One is equipped with microscopes for botanical work and one is completely furnished for experimental work in Physics. (Hass Officers George Schweiger, President Mayme Cornelius, Vice-President Alma Anderson, Secretary Class Flower White Rose Class Colors Lavender and White SENIORS Elmer Hero!d “Elmo’ Base Ball, 1, 2. 3; Basket Ball. 1 and 2 3, 4; Oratorical Contest, 2 and 3; Resident of Class. 3, German Club, 3, Debate, 4; President of Lyceum. 4, Latin Club; Athletic Play, 1 and 3; Orchestra 2 and 3, 4. 44 In every rank, or great, or small, 'Tis industry supports us all. Leona Griesch “Peggie German Club, 3; Basket Ball 2, 3 441 may look rather serious, But can joke and jest Until almost delirious. George Jones “General Valedictory, Debate 4; German Club 3; Oratorical contest 2. 3; Athletic Play 1 and 3; Editor of 1913 Annual; Basket Ball sub, 2; Base Ball sub, 2; Orchestra 2, 3, 4. “He is a perfect knowledge box, An oracle to the great and small. SENIORS Blanch Collins “Dude” German Club 3. “Maiden with the meek brown eyes, In whose orbs a shadow lies, Like the dusk of evening skies. Arthur Stehr “Bud” German Club 3. “We all think it very sad, To loose such an industrious lad.” Colonel Thompson “Candy Kid” Salutory, Debate 4; German Club 3; Latin Club, Athletic Play 1, 2,3; Basket Ball 4. “Nor bold, nor shy, nor short, nor tall, But a new mingling of them all.” SENIORS Hattie Burroughs “Beecher Entered Senior Bagley High School “A prim little, proper little, sweet little maid, Tho her glances are serious dont be afraid.” Roy Thomas “Turk German Club 3; Latin Club 2. “A prominent characteristic is quietness He can not be excelled in politeness. George Schneyer “Schneyer Entered Junior from Mt. Hope German Club 3; Orchestra 3, 4; Ora-atorical contest 3, 4. “He has a cool collected look, As if his pulses beat by book. William Welsh “Bill German Club 3; Oratorical contest 3 League contest 4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Athletic Play 1 and 3; Secretary-Treas. 3. “When joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash ' SENIORS Oscar Schneyer “Smiler” Entered Junior from Mt. Hope German Club 3; Orchestra 3 and 4; Oratorical contest 3 and 4. Doing nothing to repent, Watchful and obedient. Frieda Bocckh “Becky” Vice President of ('lass 2; German Club 3; Secretary of Lyceum 3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Orchestra 3, 4; Athletic Play 3. “I wonder what the High School would be, If all were as mischievous as our Becky” SENIORS Florence Christie “Billy” Vice President of Class 3; German Club 3; Athletic Play 3. “A Senior whom we all know as Florence.” Mamie Gornelius “Pete” German Club 3; Vice President of Class 4. “Finding each day a new theme for mirth, Living at peace with herself and this earth.” Oren Hoyle “Hoy” Orchestra 2; German Club 3; Athletic Play 3. “Playful blushes that seemed naught But luminous escapes of thought.” SENIORS ■ Roy Harding “Jinks” Basket Ball 4; German Club 3. “And still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew.” Alma Anderson “Andy” Vice President of Lyceum 4; Athletic Play 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary Treasurer 4. “Pleasant her clime and sunny her skies, This maiden with the bright blue eyes” Clement McCloskey “Clem” German Club 3; Oratorical contest 2,3, 4. “I don’t believe in being weary, Even tho days are dreary.” SENIORS Mamie Cecka George Schweiger Post Graduate of the Commercial Georgie Course. President of Class 4; Basket Ball 4; Oratorical contest 3 and 4; German Club 3. Lawrence Swingle “Singie” German Club 3; Basket Ball 3,4; Capt. Basket Ball Team 4. “Possessing strength beyond his kind. As quiet and victorious as ever you'll find. Class Officers Marian Scanlan, President Margaret Welsch, Vice-President Louisa Speck, Treasurer and Secretary Class Flower White Rose Class Colors Light Blue and Gold CLASS POEM (With apologies to John Greenleaf Whittier) Blessings on thee. Junior Class, Every lad and every lass! With thy Geometric looks: With thy knowledge, growing still Every day by your good will. Those broad smiles on your faces. Show deportment and your graces. Happiness to each lad and lass. For I am in the Junior class! Honor you have, although you can Little stunts of mischief plan. With innocence in every look. Some names are seen in the Deportment Book, Twenty in number Is this class. My blessings on each lad and lass! Now these Juniors all so brave, Are not always so very grave; So in this verse I will strive Hard to tell you how they thrive. Adelbert is a tall, dark lad, Mischevious but not really bad; A sigh, a smile, a worJ so slow. And he speaks so very low. Happy and pleasant I'm sure he’d be. If thru Geometry he could see. Next we have from this same town, A tall girl who has hair of brown. Tender hearted is this class mate. And as true friend as sure as fate. Smiles will drive away her cares She says “Oh! when taken unawares. Another girl with hair of black. She quit last year and then came back. Her eyes will snap and glare at you. If she doesn’t like just what you do. When talking you just can’t stop her. This girl known as AuJrey Copper. Still another girl quite tall. She Eugenie do we call. Yes, she works part of the day. Reserves the other time for play. At times she seems a merry sort. But usually gets a good report. Large in body and in mind. Is a Junior boy so kind. He smiles the minute lie enters the door. Of learning he displays quite a store. Very good natured is he at tost: “Our William, is the way he's addressed. .Meek and mild another maiJ. Whose smiles I think will never fade. She works so hard the live long Jay, In all things right she will hold sway. Atina is the name she bears. And with it also many cares. Now of another I will tell. Who does work so very well. He will blush in spite of all When some girl his name does call. Wholly due to bashfulness. This I’m sure he will confess. Another boy in this same class. Whose eyes are always on some sweet Lass. If his name you should learn just now. Perhaps you could find out some “Howe An eJitor some day he’ll be. In folk)wing his ancestry. Of a girl I will now tell, Who works so very well. “Oh. I’m so fat, she will tell you, “That’s because I live across the slough. She works quite hard throughout the day, But still can find some time for play. Another who from Eastman came. To help this class In winning fame. StuJious and somewhat grave. Though she will laugh wlien Jokes are played. She will work with all her might, On all things considered right. Next a hoy so very tall. Ever ready when you call. He who is responsible For publishing this annual. He can work and also play. He’s waiting for the last of May. Of another girl I tell. Whom you all must know right well. She i Irish thru and thru. And her thoughts site will tell you. She will laugh with everyone. Never misses any fun. From Decorah came a maid. Who, to work, is not afraid. Always smiling, never frowns, Deserving of a golden crown. She has many goodly traits. This girl whom we call “Potratz.” Always working is the lass Who gets first rank in this big class. Never wastes her time away Thinking of some trick to play. She I'm sure will always win. In the work which she lx gins. Louisa, is another girl. Who to us is as a pearl. She it is who comes to school. Never breaking any rule. Always quiet and sedate. Is this staunch and true classmate. Still another light haired maid. Whose hi shes never seem to fade. Always looking for some fun. But she sees her work is done. To Bridgeport she used to roam. But this will he her future home. Oh so very small in body. Is the girl who's known as “Toddy! A smile she has for everyone. As everything to tier is fun. Yes, she works part of the day. But she really likes to play. Another girl who sings so sweet. When at Lyceums we meet. She can speak and also play. This girl who is always gay. Ever ready to take part. Working with her very heart. He r frienJ Is also in this class. Trying others to surpass. Although of her I tell you last. She is one of the best in class. She likes to laugh in school anJ out. But of her work there’s ne’er a doubt. Cheerily, then, my classmates all. Live and laugh until the call! Tho Geometery be hard. From it we cannot be barred. Every day shall lead us thru. School life to which we are true. All UK) soon these days will end. Then it is too late to mend. So if we will do our best. We can pass in every test. Days whose Joys none can surpass. Are those spent by this Junior Class. —Leona M. Garrow CLASS I Listen, my classmates and you shall hear, The voice of the prophet sounding near. As in accents clear it is borne to me From the far-off years that are yet to be, This prophet travels on wings so fleet, That he sees all things which we are to meet. And methinks he oft laughs as he hears us plan Things for the future, which come, never can. And he ofttimes is sad, when instead of the joy ‘Tis sorrow he sees for some girl or boy; But to me no inkling of sorrow or woe Comes to dim the happiness of those whom I know. So here, each in turn, I will tell the fate Which will come as you journey either early or late. So, with Alfred will I first begin,— List to the prophet concerning him, He to the sick will give much pain But only to make them well again. Ah! a surgeon 'tis plain you see This clever one is destined to be. Tis next of Lorraine that we hear; Before a crowd she doth appear; High on a platform this figure tall Speaks, and a hush reigns over all: For you my sisters, I’m here tonight To trample the wrong and uphold the right. A Speaker she, of great renown Whom we are proud to call our own. PROPHECY Two shall gladden the hearts of men, One by her voice, the other with pen. Marian a great singer will be While Leona will write poetry. Into the depths of the ocean deep To waken the creatures from their sleep And find out things the world does not know, Adelbert so daring and brave will go. Now look pleasant and do not frown, Sit up straight and look not down. Silence—it's over and the one whom we heard Speaking so gently, is Gertrude Steinberg. 'Tis next Irene whom we see In the pulpit, a minister she; But instead of the sermon what does she say? “A missionary will talk to-day, A missionary from Africa,” She introduces Miss Mina Fach, Who talks to them of that heathen land And urges many to join her band. Of the next one these words tell the story, “As the father so shall the son be” This is Lyman whom we all know, In business matters is not slow. For foreign lands one will depart To live a while close to nature's heart And bring back statistics which will show How plants and herbs of those regions grow; This brave one you all have met For 'tis none other than Violet. Roy tho’ silent, reserved and still Has a place which none else can fill. He like a bird shall fly in the air And win many a prize at carnival and fair. For Elizabeth so gay and free A pleasant lot in life we see A friend of many, disliked by none A loving wife in a happy home. She so gentle and demure Tis Louisa you may be sure. A neat stenographer will be, Oh! none can work as swift as she. To strive for honors which ne’er will come Is perforce the lot of some. But not for William who 'tis clear Will be a civil engineer. A lawyer quick and clever too To win many cases and lose but few, One whom many will patronize Tis none, but Audrey could be so wise. Lovers of music will come far to hear The playing of one who ever sincere In her work, great success will attain And win glory and a world-wide fame For Margaret, when with home teachers through In other lands shall her studies pursue. In a bright and sunny room Where many plants and flowers bloom Among the children at study and play Florence and Eugenie will work each day. It will sometime be our pleasure to hear Catheryn with voice sweet and clear As large audiences she sways Both with her words and her winning ways; But this only will she not do, She will endeavor to teach others too. Now, classmates, this tale is ended, I pray you none will be offended; If you like not some things I’ve said Pray think of others in their stead; The race of life has just begun, So let us count with each setting sun An onward step toward the goal which we seek, When with our long sought success we shall meet. F. R. SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS Albert Jones, President Mayme Kasparek, Vice President Alice Stuart, Secretary-Treas. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Anna Bily; Lillian Slama; Edith Gonert; Helen Poehler; Mae Johnson; Alice Stuart; Marie Boucher; Mayme Kasparek Second Row: Lloyd Schnug: Maurice Borgerding; Raymond Stackland; Arthur McCloskey; Arthur Schwert; Peter Favre; Albert Jones. Third Row: Myrtle DuCharme; Mary Copper; Dorothy Baker; Beatrice Speck; Irene Ashbacher; Myrtle DeRocher; Evelyn Weighner. SOPHOMORE STATISTICS Name Nick Name Favorite Food Favorite Expression Favorite Character Means of Identification Irene Ashbacher.....“Blondie”.........Hearts...........That’s all right.......Priscilla...........-....With Honey Dorothy Baker.......“Dot”.......... Baker’s Chocolate______Bing!!! ___________ Militant Suffragette....Talking to teachers Maurice Borgerding “Berge”............Devil’s Food Beat it............. Peck’s Bad Boy.....Wasting time Marie Boucher.......“Mary”.........Wedding Cake..........Oh! certainly......Marie Antoinette........Dancing Anna Bily.......“Ann”.................Olives...........For John’s Sake........Ann of Green Gables...Good Natured Smile Mary Copper ........“Dolly”........Angle Food...........Guess not.........Little Miss Curlie Locks........Curls Myrtle DeRocher_____“Fatty”...........Tongue Jiminy Christmas........Light Food..............Chewing Gum Myrtle DuCharme “Charmer”..........Dried Apples........For pity sake..............Cinderella Exercising vocal organs Peter Favre.........“Pete”........... Sausage ........Gee! Boy................Peter the Great.......Flirting Edith Gronert_______“Eda”..........Corn Flakes.........Good Night Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm..............Frizzles Albert Jones........“Bertie”„......Malted milk....Such Extraordinary Imprudence Socrates..............Learning Philosophy Mae Johnson............“Babe”......Lady Fingers..........Say girlie............The May Queen..........Strolling Nettie Kramer.......“Netta”............Hash............Hurry up Irene .... Little Miss Muffet........Blushing Raymond Kunzman....“Kunzie”.... Chop Suey..............Do you think so......John Alden Playing Basket Ball Leo Lankie..........“Lankie Lee”...Pills...............Is that so?.........Little Jack Horner...— Jumping Arthur McCloskey....“Mack”..........Cloves.............Aw go on!........Abraham Lincoln............Teasing Helen Poehler.......“Bridget”...... Lemons.................Splash!!............ Helen of Troy........ Finding Fault Lawrence Pake ...... “Pete”...........Soup... ... Well! I declare........Jack the Giant Killer.... Drawing Alice Stuart ....... “Grandma”........ Mush............How sad............Alice in Wonderland. .. Spreading News Arthur Schwert......“Artie ........Sauer Kraut... Do you think so? ............. Demosthenes.........Writing Notes Beatrice Speck......“Honey”........Candy Kisses........Oh! Dear............Little Bo Peep.......—.....With Irene Lillian Slama.......“Lilly”........ Moon Shine............Yes Sir.......... Quick Silver Sue.......Looking for Edith Raymond Stackland....“Stackie”..... Pickles...........Boys, Look here —...Ichabod Crane ...........Buggy Riding Evelyn Weighner.....“Ev”...........Bananas..............Well I guess.......Black Beauty.............Long Black Hair Clarence Herold.....“Chancy”.......Candy Hearts........Who cares?.............Rip Van Winkle..............Limping Lloyd Schnug_.......“Spunty”_______Peanuts.......... Cut it out.............Simple Simon...............Playing Hookey FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Helen Lindner, President Leslie Rau, Vice-President Ruth MeCloskey, Secretary and Treasurer. Class Flower Lily of the Valley. Class Colors Clive Green, and White FRESHMET Rules for entrance—1. Only Freshmen allowed to enter. 2. Only those who have attended school the entire year can enter. Brent Those Entered Winner Dimples Adelia Bittner Adelia Bittner Mamie Kunzman Laura Brenner Hugo Boeckh Beautiful eyes Violet Runkel Louise de Lorimer Louise DeLorimer Best Athlete Hugo Boeckh John Rogers Leslie Rau Leslie Rau Quietness Clara Lipke James Konichek Helen LefTord Ceclia Vanek Joe Serna Helen Lefford Emma Walters Best Speaker Bessie Stagman Milton Fagan no award made Anna Serna Truman Nickerson Laura Brenner Alice Fritsche Martin Keller Scholarship Leslie Rau Truman Nickerson Milton Fagan Laura Brenner Mertie Schroeder Ruth McCloskey Milton Fagan CONTEST Walter Beuthin Biggest talker Edmund Green Edmund Green John Rogers Martin Keller John Johnson Louise DeLorimtr Smiles Hugo Boeckh Ethelyn Mattie Ethelyn Matti Loran Day Andrew Honzel Curly Hair Violet Runkel Walter Beuthin Walter Beuthin Jolliest Henry Clinton Clara Lipke Clara Lipke Martin Keller John Johnson large Bows Bernadette Voth Violet Runkel Violet Runkel Louise DeLormier Musicians Helen Lindner Clifford Hurley Adelia Bittner Helen Lefford Clifford Hurley Martin Keller Size (tallest) Mertie Schroeder Charles Phillipps Walter Beuthin Charles Phillipps John Rogers (shortest) Mamie Kunzman Mamie Kunzman Andrew Honzel The following were not allowed to enter because of violation of Rule 2. Mabel Harris, Mildred Valant and John Wing. BASKET On November eleventh, nineteen hundred and twelve, the High School boys met for the purpose of organizing the High School basket ball teams for 1912-13. At this meeting the following officers were chosen; Mr. Gunderson, manager; Lawrence Swingle, captain; Clarence Her- old, assistant manager. TEAMS WHERE PLAYED Prairie du Chien, vs Me Gregor Prairie du Chien, vs Monona Prairie du Chien, vs Platteville Prairie du Chien, vs Elkader Prairie du Chien, vs Dodgeville Prairie du Chien, vs Platteville Prairie du Chien, vs Elkader Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien Pra.rie du Chien Prairie du Chien Platteville Platteville Elkader Total BALL A short time later a team was selected, which, after training, played its first game with McGregor High School, resulting in a score of 54-5 in favor of Prairie du Chien. Their first defeat was by Platteville High School at Prai-du Chien by a score of 14-37 DATE SCORES FmIiI - 0|)|M(iicnth MAJORITY Point Won Dec. 14. 1912 54 5 49 Feb. 14, 1913 23 10 13 Feb. 21, 1913 14 37 23 March 7, 1913 45 15 30 March 14, 1913 24 30 6 March 14, 1913 10 20 16 April 4, 1913 23 20 3 193 143 95 45 First Row—Mr. Gunderson, Leslie Rau, Elmer Herold, Clarence Herold, George Schweiger, Mr. Vernon. Second Row—Roy Harding, Lawerence Swingle, Raymond Kunzman. GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM Dorothy Baker, Audrey Copper, Clara Lipke, Elizabeth Potratz, Eugenia Eckhart, Marian Scanlan Miss Douglass. THE TRIP TO It was Friday morning, March i4, about five thirty, that the Basket Ball team was waiting at the C. M. St. P. depot for the train to carry us to Platteville. Wasn’t the weather beautiful (?) After a short wait our train came and we all climbed on. Nothing serious happened until we reached Woodman and found out that the ‘Narrow Gauge’ had been stalled between Woodman and Fennimore. Oh, but it was a sad bunch! We all felt sorry for Clarence. I wonder why! ! What should we do? Go to Boscobe! and drive over? That didn’t suit. Go back home and go to Galena in the afternoon? Then we would not reach Platteville until late that night. Elmer, our hero, spoke up and said, “If I can get two more ‘braves’ we will go and help dig the train out of the mud.” Roy and Raymond immediately offered their services and the three started off. The rest stayed around the depot, bothering the depot agent with foolish questions, some of which he answered a dozen times. At last we saw three figures coming back on the run and yelling, “We dug it out.” Then the happy bunch! suit-cases and hats went flying when we saw the train coming. We got on and started for Fennimore. PLATTEVILLE The trip was delightful. The train had to stop several times and let workmen fix the track. Roy thought he would step off the car and watch them. Oh, ycu shoes! At last we reached Fennimore and we were all very happy. Here we had l ime to eat dinner before the next train left for Platteville. We changed cars at Montfor I where we waited fo- an hour or so which so ,'med like days to us. We thought when we got on the train that the next place was Platteville but we scon learned that we had another change to make. We were getting tired of c a gingcars. Finally at five forty in the evening the train pulled into Platteville. We were taken care of here by Normal students and were well pleaseJ with tne Ireatm T we received. When we got to the Normal we learned that Prairie du Chien was to play Dodgeville after suppe The 1 ;er of this game was to play Platteville. We ate ou- supper and went back to the Normal for the game. Wc practiced for awhile and then the referee’s whistle blew. Everyone went into it with lots of ‘pep’, and it promised to be a good game. But after four minutes of play, time was called because Leslie Rau had hurt his arm. We found out it was not broken as we had feared, so we felt better, but we were sorry to see Leslie taken out of the game for he was playing very good ball. Our substitute, George Schweiger, went in and played during the rest of the game. The final score was twenty-four to thirty in favor of Dodgeville. We knew now we had a hard game ahead of us for we were to play Platteville; and a hard game it was. When th? pittjl s’iat sjuiDi a. th e.iJ of th.� first half it was seven to four in favor of Prairie du Chien. This was very cheering to us but in the second half affairs changer! and Platteville out played us in good ball and the final score was ten to twenty-six in favor of Platteville. We were all very tired so we went to our rooms, but not at all downhearted for we had done our best. Saturday morning we went to the Normal School to watch the finals and semi-finals. All the games were very good and extremely interesting. Dodgeville won from Albany; Platteville won from Monroe, so the final game was between Platteville and Dodgeville. This game was about as good as any game played during the tournament. But Platteville player! hard and won from Dodgeville by a score of thirty-three to eighteen. The cup belonged to Platteville. Now that the tournament was over the question of getting home came up. We left Platteville at five thirty in the evening. We got to Galena about seven and had to wait there until about nine o’clock. We walked around Galena, but alas! we lost two of our fellows. No one knew just where until the train whistled and then two boys, breathing very heavily, came running along. When we got on the train bound for Dubuque, Leslie and Clarence settled into a seat and refused to speak. And thus time passed until we reached Dubuque. We found we had to stay here all night and until two o’clock in the afternoon of the next day. Nothing very serious happened here. Lawrence invented a new use for his sweater. Ask him and you can find out what it was. One thirty in the afternoon found us bound for home but we waited for the train in East Dubuque . Lawrence had his suit case full of good things so our stay here was very enjoyable. At last we reached home and a few of the High School boys met us asking for our cup. It made us feel sorry enough not to have it but we felt that we had done our best, and represented the Prairie du Chien High School with credit. HIGH SCHOOL The High School Orchestra was organized in the year 1911 and has been increasing in number each year. It now consists ten members, six seniors and a post graduate. The instruments are as follows: two 1st violins, two 2nd violins, clarinet, one 1st cornet, two 2nd cornets, trombone and piano. With Miss Leona M. Garrow as conductor the orchestra has furnished music for every Lyceum, the debate, the school parties, contest and commencement programs. The wonderful success of the orchestra proves to us that organizations of this kind, begun early in the students High School career and faithfully attended will do credit both to its members and the school. ORCHESTRA HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA First Row—Albert Jones, May me Cecka, Oscar Schneyer, Frieda Boeckh, Martin Keller, Helen Poehler, Miss Garrow. Second Row—William Welsh, Elmer Herold, George Jones, George Schneyer. GLEE CLUB Early in the fall, at the beginning of the school year, the girls Glee Club was organized. At first, only twelve members entere 1 but the number gradually increased until now, this organization consists of nineteen memb?rs. Under the leadership of Miss Leona M. Garrow and with Margaret Welsh as pianist this club has presented songs for several of the Lyceums, the Christmas party and Debate. We can justly say that this association has taken its part in school activities. GLEE CLUB First Row—Myrtle Ducharme, Eugenia Eckhart, Mae Johnson. Catherine McDonald, Ruth McCloskey, Ethel Matti, Miss Garrow. Second Row—Helen Poehler, Marian Scanlan, Lorraine Jones, Alma Anderson, Bernadetta v oth, Myrtle Shroeder, Elizabeth Potratz. Third Row—Mary Copper, Margaret Welsh, Frieda Randall, Violet Runkel, Louise De Lorimer. THE LITERARY SOCIETY Perhaps the most important organization of which the Prairie du Chien High School is proud is the Literary Society. Thi association consists of all the school and it’s purpose is to promote oratory, debate and public speaking among the students and to give each member of the school an opportunity of appearing before the public. At the beginning of the year the following officers were elected who have managed the business of the association throughout the year: President Elmer Herold '13; Vice-President, Alma Anderson, '13; Secretary, Leona Garrow, ’14. Program Committee: Frieda Randall (chairman), Irene Ashbacher, Raymond Kunzman, Clement McCloskey. Music Committee: Frieda Boeckh (chairman) William Evert, Helen Poehler, Florence Speck. During the fall and winter the Lyceum held its meetings every three weeks. The following program shows the manner in which these meetings were conducted: Music—............................................ School Roll Call Quotations.................Ancient History Class Oration “Death of Garfield ..................Arthur Stehr Recitation “Tommy’s Prayer ................. Edith Groenert Vocal Solo “Sing Me to Sleep”............ Marian Scanlan Oration “The Loss of the Artie ...... .. ... Leona Greisch Reading “A Hundred Point Man ..................Albert Jones Humorous Recitation “A Modern Story in a Kindergarten” Lillian Slamer Joke Paper...... .... Clarence Herold Music ..............,...............................Orchestra Tableaux “Scenes from Ancient History .... Arthur Schwert Creation “Vesuvius and the Egyptians, Florence Christie Music, Duet .. Frieda Boeckh and Leona Garrow Play Court Room Scene from Merchant of Venice Duke Roy Thomas Antonio.................. . Lawrence Swingle Bassanio ......... Alfred Lechnir Gratiano........ .......................... Adelbert Cherrier Shylock......................................William Welsh Nerissa..................................... Irene Kramer Portia..................................... Lorraine Jones W. V. O. L. CONTEST Twenty students entered the local contest this year. They were Oscar Schneyer, L slie Rau, Milton Fagan, George Schweiger, Martin Keller, George Schneyer. William Welsh, Arthur Schwert, Trueman Nickerson, Albert Jones and Clement McCloskey in the boys’ contest; Alice Fritchie, I aura Brenner, Mae Johnson, Alice Stuart, Helen LefTorJ, Eugenia Eckhart, Anna S ma, Violet Runkel and Beatrice Speck in the girls’ contest. Declamations were given by the girls and orations by the boys. Miss Alma M Taylor of Indianapolis, Ind.. gave six days train ng to the contestants. On Thursday and Friday. April third and fourth, prel m-inary contests were held in the assembly room of the hiuh school, when s x hoys and six girls were chosen to compete in local contest, held Apr.l twelfth at the Grand Opera House. The judges for the li s' night, in the girls’ contest were Mr. McKenna, Mr. M. R. Munson and Mrs. J. S. Earll. For the second night, jn the boys’ contest the judges were Mr. McKenna, Mr. M. R. Munson and Mr. J. S. Earll. The faculty and judges were present at these preliminary contests. The contest held April twelfth was well attended. The judges were Mr W. R. Graves and Mr. A. H. Long of Pra rie iu Chien and Principal Roberts of the McGregor High School. The first place in the boys’ contest was awarded to William Welsh, with the selection “Christopher Columbus,” second place to Trueman Nickerson wi ha selection on the “American Revolution;” in the girls’ contest, Alice Stuart won first place with the selection “The Swan Song” and Beatrice Speck won 8 cjn l with the selection ‘A Soldier of Prance. On Friday April twenty-fifth the league contest was held at Richland Center where Prairie du Chien was represented by Alice Stuart and William Welsh. The High School Library The High School Libra y contains fourteen hundred volumes of public documents and eighteen hundred carefully se-lecten reference books. The books have been classified and catalogued so that the material on any subject is readily found. A room has been set aside for the library and a teacher has charge of the drawing of the books. From eight-thirty to nine each morning any student may borrow a book which he is allowed to use for two weeks. This year the library has been used more than ever before; the books drawn averaging about one hundred each week. A. D. CONTESTANTS First Row-Albert Jones, Martin Keller, Arthur Schwert, Clement McCloskey, William Welsh, George Schneyer, Truman Nickerson Leslie Rau, George Schweiger, Milton Fagan, Oscar Schneyer. Second Row-Mae Johnson, Beatrice Speck, Alice Stuart, Laura Brenner’ Miss Taylor, Eugenia Eckhart, Violet Runkel, Helen Lefford, Alice Fritche, Anna Sema. SWEET SIX TEENS Purpose—The exact purpose of the Sweet Sixteen Club is not known for the manuscripts made at the time of the organization were destroyed three years ago by a goat. Motto—To be pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant, too, to think on. Rules and Regulations—1, Each member must be sixteen years old, no more no less. 2, Every member must be sweet and smiling. 3, Every member must go to bed early so as to keep sweet and smiling. 4, Members must refrain from open battle on the public highways. Members for school year 1912-13- Juniors—Lorraine Jones, Margaret Welsh, Eugenia Eckhart, Mina Fach, Catherine McDonald, Violet Bruchman. Sophomores -Mary Copper, Alice Stuart, Nettie Kramer, Beatrice Speck, Myrtle DuCharme, Myrtle DeRocher, Evalyn Weighner, Marie Boucher, Lillian Slamer, Anna Bily, Dorothy Baker. Freshman—Anna Shema. DUBUQUE DEBATERS Coach Warren Talbot, Ainos Paley, Ralph Waring, LoRoy Brooks. P R A I HIE 1) II CHIEN DEBATERS Flir-r Herckl Cro™c Jc- On FJo.ua.. L.vj.il -Jglilii, the debate was held between the Prairie du Chien and Dubuque High School pf Prair.e du Chien, on the question; Resolved; That the I nil.alive and Referendum should be more generally adopted throughout the states. The affirmative, held by Prairie du Chien, was supported by Elmer Herold, George Jone , and Colonel Thompson; while Ralph Waring, Amos Paley, and LeRoy Brooks represented Dubuque with the negative side. The teams were well matched; each debater trying at all res tv-.... -wujr'w.i times to obtain favor of the judees and audience. Their manr.e of delive y and points of argument were well given and never failed to show the ability of the presenters and school. So close was this contest that the lingering decision of the judges resulted two to one in favor of the negative. The judges were: Principal Slothower, of the Platteville High School, Mr. O. S. Riceof Madison and Professor Sanders, of the LaCrosse Normal School, with Mr. J. S. Earll of this city, acting as chairman. LIFE’S M The day of the race dawned bright and beautiful. It was one of those characteristic October days, mellow and serene, when the air is tempered with that tinge of sharpness which invigorates and makes life a joy. Early in the afternoon the throng of spectators began their journey to the campus, where the famous Marathon was to be held. The kodak fiends, and botany students followed the long, winding highway, which led from the noisy city to the woody peace of the country, Along this road too, came the procession of automobiles and smart turn-outs. By another less picturesque route, a caravan of eager sightseers conveyed in different vehicles, toiled along the dusty highway. But at last thev had arrived, the old and the young, the rich and poor, the bored and the interested, and strove to waste time until the hero of the day should arrive. Perhaps even now that same hero is stepping into a whirring, throbbing car in which sits Leo Lanke, wearing a becoming uniform of brown, as an expert chauffeur. Perhaps now the car is speeding noiselessly over the deserted highway on its journey to the campus. Simultaneously the crowd turns as the car shoots up and lustily cheer the one passenger, who bows in a modest sort of way and steps out. He is the hero of the day; the man who is to run the famous Marathon race, who is to run it in less time, with fewer disasters and better results than any previous contestant. At least such is the boast of our hero, and should he fail, his losses would be great —not only to himself, but to the many others of whom he is the direct representative. He feels suddenly weary as he realizes all the responsibili- ARATHON ties which rests with him; the hopes, the longing, the prayers, and the dreams which are in his power to make possible or to destroy. But with a sudden resolve, he straightens his shoulders, holds his head erect and places his lips firmly together. Way back in the old days Mr. Gunderson said, “Do thy very best and there can be no defeat.” Then such would he do today. and surely he must win. In the few remaining moments before the race began, he looks about, interested in the eager throng. He recognizes many of the dear friends for whom he is today running his race. There, moving among the crowd, shaking hands, bowing and smiling and talking is Alice Stuart, always an advocate of this “mixing” policy, Alice never missed an opportunity to use it. But she sees ‘method in it' for patrons, thus greeted, might pay their bills sooner and call more frequently, and such is the wish of Alice Stuart as the business manager of a large piano firm. To the left stands a tall, fair woman. She is beautifully dressed in the height of fashion, and although partly concealed by an immense Parisian hat, he knew her to be Irene Asbach-er. By her side is Arthur McCIoskey, reporter for the New York World, trying to force Fifth Avenue's latest gossip from the lips of the society queen. Farther on another interesting couple attracts the attention of our hero. Raymond Stackland, the famous Shakesper-ian actor, was promising Helen Poehler to vote for womans sufferage in the coming election. But who was this strolling about with brow puckered in thought? Oh yes. Arthur Schwert the renowned criminal lawyer of the East, who has come to the race with his private secretary, Edith Groenert. This box, trimmed so gaily with pennants and great bunches of golden glow, is reserved for the New York banker, Raymond Kunzman, who with his family has just rolled up in a Pt erless car. Suddenly our hero wheels about to locate a certain familiar sound, a laugh, which echoing through the long years, brings many happy memories. Had anyone else a laugh like that but Beatrice Speck so ready, so resonant, so rollicking? Ah yes, there she sits in a machine, gay with pennants and by her side a sober and successful man. who works hard in order that Beatrice may always laugh. Again our hero t urns about, conscious � f e irn st eyes upon him. At a little distance sits a man drinking in every detail of his physique, calm amongst all theexc te.ne it. Under such scrutiny our hero grows uncomfortable; perhaps he would have grown even red if had known that in the New York World of the following day, one of Lawrence Pake’s cartoons of him would appear. The race is called. [Everybody takes his p’ace, and all lean forward in eager expectation.) Our hero lakes his place at the beginning of the long race track. It looks smooth and easy and bright. He does not know of the stones in the track, of the knolls and ravines; his eye does not discern the steep hill which must be climbed patiently and slowly before the goal is reached. Perhaps it is well he does not see these things. With a light heart, and hope and confidence, he l e-g.ns i he long wonderful race which is life’s Marathon. On and on he goes, on and on. Here he stumbles and nearly falls, yet, on and on. On and on over hills, down in the valleys; stumbling on the rocks, here falling only to drag himself lo his feet and push on and on. His breath now co.nes in short quick gasps, there is a blue haze before his eyes yet on and on! Those voices are begging him to fight, Lo suffer, to struggle—yet to win. So on and on! What is that voice ringing in his ears? He recognizes it now, it is the voice of Alb rt Jones, the United States Senator, who is making success seem the onl., just and reasonable thing. Still on and on! Mne Johnson, chaperoning a coterie of girls from her finishing school, forgets her dignity, and leaning far out of her box, cheers him on ever on and on. The last hill seems hopeless to climb. The hero can see nothing before him, and blindly stumbles upon the rocks. But behind him he hears the cheers of those he loves, and with a superhuman effort, he flings himself exhausted and nearly unconscious on the top of the hill, which is the goal of Success. And through all the weakness that overpowers him, he feels the thrill of triumph, for he has won. Now a physician bends over him anxiously feeling his pulse. His eyes involuntarily seek those of the great doctor, and recognize him as Maurice Borgerding. A soft cool hand is laid upon his forehead, and he smiles in a friendly but feeble way, at a fine looking girl in the uniform of a Red Cross nurse, who proves to be Marie Boucher. And then he becomes conscious of another form bending over him, which says with character brevity, “Well done.'’ Impusively the victor touches the hand of Mr. Gunderson, his former teacher. “You first taught me to persevere,” said he, who represents the hopes, the longing, the prayers, and the expectations WHEN ’16 And it came to pass that at the end of the second hour of the last day of the fifth month in the year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Twelve, an important event occurred, yea, an event ne’er to be forgotten by the students of the High School of Prairie du Chien. A deathlike stillness was over all. The echoes of our venerable professor’s sonorous voice had just died out and all were pondering deeply in their hearts the words of this honorable gentleman, when hark! a mighty tumult was heard in the lower halls. Teachers and pupils alike sat quaking in their seats, thinking that every moment would be their last on this side of the great beyond. And it came to pass that the professor, who was the eldest of the multitude, in time overcame his fears and approached the door and behold! in marched twenty-eight of the younger of the eager crowd. And again Mr. Gunderson looks at him with that peculiar expression, which struggles to be severe, and yet is so kind, and murmurs, “Well done. And the hero smiles happily. Truly he has won Life’s Marathon. Catheryn McDonald. CAME IN generation of Prairie du Chien. As they entered the room they appeared brave and courageous, but in truth, terror had smitten their hearts. They held their heads erect and pretended that high school ways were known unto them, but they knew not the ways of our mighty school. Then the venerable professor went to them and assigned unto each, a seat in the Freshman row. He then crossed to his desk and raised his hand on high. The tumult stopped, for it was seen that this mighty man was about to speak to the “Incoming Freshmen. Then he said a few words unto them which sank deep into their hearts. After he had ceased, the multitude stood and sang the renowned psalm “Prairie du Chien. Then the Freshmen arose and with a subdued feeling in their hearts, and with their heads lower than when they entered, left the building. Then the multitude dispersed each unto his own home, and thus ended the events of the day. OUR IF R Thirty-three Freshmen so fresh and so gay, Entered school one fine September day. There was John Johnson with his heavy tread. Loran Day and his good natured smile. Alice Fritche with dress of red, Miss Helen LefTord so sweet and so shy. There was Ethel Matti with her smiling face, And Walter Beuthin with curly hair. There was Charles Phillippsand John Rogers noted for their size Which was quite out of the ordinary. Very tall, was Bernadette Voth with her large bow. And Mertie Schroeder her companion. Also Henry Clinton so stately and commanding, There was wild Clara Lipke with sparkling eves, Bessie Stagman and Laura Brenner so modest and shy, And Ruth McCloskey dressed in green. From a long distance came Anna and Joe Serna eshmen But looking fresh and ready for work. There was little James Konichek so meek and so mild. And Leslie Rau very bold and brave. Also the dignified Clifford Hurley. The rag time piano player Helen Lindner, And Martin Keller the cornet musician. Adelia Bittner with her dimples so sweet, And tiny Mamie Kunzman and Andrew Honzel, One a monitor and the other to answer the phone. Also Hugo Boeckh with his dimples and smiles. There was Edmund Green not any greener than the rest. Cecelia Vanek quite small and dainty, Trueman Nickerson with his blushes, Louise DeLorimer with sparkling black eyes, And Milton Fagan with his green necktie. Large bows and dark eyes belonged to Violet Runkel, Very quiet and well behaving was Emma Walters. 5 -r H. S. Programme. America—Entire school, led as usual by Mr. Gunderson Opening Speech Disadvantages of Co-operation in Education—Mr. Gunderson. Recitation—Little Jack Horner—John Rogers. May Pole Dance—Arthur Schwert, Alfred Lecbnir, Clarence Herold, Raymond Stackland, Arthur McCIoskey, Clifford Hurley, Roy Harris, Adelbert Cherrier, George Jones, Chas Phillipps. Song The Wearing of the Green Adelia Bittner, Andrew Honzel, Emma Walters and Joe Shema. Beauty Contest—Entries, every gir in high school. Result, the judges were taken with brainstorm and could reach no decision. Vocal Duet—Miss Green and Miss Douglass. Recitation—My Dolls—Trueman Nickerson. Sack Race—Entries, Mamie Cecka, Gertrude Steinberg, William Evert and Lorraine Jones. Result, Mamie Cecka won. (She rolled.) Speech Why we have Sanitary Drinking Fountains in our Schools Elmer Herold. Die Waeht am Rhein Catherine McDonald, Anna Shema, Myrtle I Vs Rochet . Piano Solo—No One to Love Mr. Gunderson. Harp Solo Lloyd Selinug. Margaret to Colonel Has the second bell rung? ’ Colonel- No, hut the first has rung t he second time Miss Gray, in American Literature, Violet, what do you know about; Patrick Henry?” Violet Bruchman, “Patrick Henry lived .n the eighteenth century. He got married and then wont to Philadelphia and said'Give me Liberty or give me death.” Miss Green, in Latin I, “Helen decline 'puer' meaning ‘boy Helen Lefford “Shall I decline it in all three genders?” Famous Faculty Fooitsnesa Miss Douglass Survival of the tit test Now, is that all clear? IVp Mis Garrow —Now lets have a good attack Oh dear me! Mr. Gunderson Now let's all gel into this tat Basket Ball Games) Waeh heom! Lo and behold. Miss Green Perfectly good Don’t you know Good morning. Mis. Larson Perfect Oh! but you mint Pm giving you le« now than 1 ought (o. Miss Gray Are vnur desks in order “George,” said Miss Douglas in American History Glass, whe e was the Declaration of Independence signed?'' At the hot tom,” answered George Jones, Miss Larson, in Stenography HI. to Clarence. - Mow don't ever let me see you writ «ng on both sides of I lie paper at. once.” Miss Douglas, in Civics IV— Arthur, if the Pre ident and Vice-President should die, who would officiate?” Arthur Stehr—-‘The undertaker.” Doesn’t this sign, seen in a concert garden in Postville, sound like Post-ville? “Chairs reserved for ladies. Gentlemen will please not occupy them until the ladies are seated.” Miss Gray, in English II— Raymond, did you ever read The Last Days of Pompeii? Raymond Kunzman— I think so. Didn't he die of some kind of an eruption?” Miss Douglass, in English History III— Now James came after Elizabeth.” Adelbert Cherrier, (aside)— What did James go after Elizabeth for?” Mr. Gunderson, at dismissal— Please stand at your seats until the aisle moves.” The Sophomores were asked to write a theme on the subject The Antiquity of the Microbe.” The following was handed in by Mae Johnson: Adam had them.” Mr. Gunderson, coming into the Main Room and finding Arthur Mc-Closkey engaged in other things than his studies went lo him and asked, Why is it I never come into the room lately and find you at work?” Arthur— I think it must be your new rubber heels.” In English II, after reading And what is so rare as a day in June,” Miss Gray paused. Before she went on the class heard Lillian Slama say The twenty-ninth of February.” On the first Friday after school started Martin Keller joyfully exclaimed, Oh, joy Hank, just think only 35 weeks of school left. Miss Douglass, in History IV— Where is Mexico?” Roy Harding— On page 261 of our history.” Miss Douglass was reading to the American History Class concerning the tolling of a bell to announce the death of a person in the vicinity. She said she remembered this was practiced in her home town. A little further on she came to the passage, This custom died out about fifty years ago.” The following was found on Lorraine Jones’s first Geometry examination paper: A point is that from which a line degenerates.” Miss Douglass in English History asked Louise for the cause of the Crimean War. She answered— Russia wanted a piece of Turkey.” Miss Douglass received this brilliant answer to a question What is dew” from Hugo Boeckh. The earth resolves on its axis 365 times a day. This rapid motion thru space causes its sides to perspire. This is called dew.” On the first day of school the following was heard concerning Dorothy Baker: “Who is that girl? I heard she stayed at Savage's. Is she a Savage?” “No, she isn’t, but she acts like one.” On the way home from a basket ball practice Clara Lipke was caller! into one of her friends houses. When asked to take a chair she said, “Can’t you see I’ve been playing basket-bull? I’m tired of sitting down.” Alfred Lechnir, in Geometry,—“I broke my compass.” Mr. Gunderson—Well, use a dollar” Alfred— Alright, lend me one.” Mr. G.,— Oh, wait a minute and I’ll get you a compass.” The postmaster is trying to deliver a letter addressed to Mrs. N. G. Gunderson. Professor Gunderson pleads not guilty yet. Miss Green— The pupil loves his teacher. What is that?” Mamie Kunzman—“Sarcasm” This was heard in Senior English: Miss Gray—“Alma, how would you punctuate thb sentence? ‘As a college boy, Milton was not popular.” Before Alma answered Leona Greisch was heard to say, “I’d make a dash after the college boy.” Frieda Boeckh (in the hall)— I saw ‘Hamlet’ played in Milwaukee. It. was simply great.” Bessie Stagman—“Why, I never knew ‘Hamlet’ was dramatized.” Catherine McDonald “How many senses are there?” Peter Favre— Six” Catherine—“How’s that? I’ve only five” Peter—“I know it. The other one is common sense.” Miss Douglas— Who was the wife of Henry VIII?” Mina Faeh Mrs. Henry VIII.” Miss Green— How did they discover iron?” Ray Stackland— They smelt it.” Miss Douglass—“Why did they call the Middle Ages the Dark Ages?” Wm. Evert—“Because there were so many knights.” Miss Do;;glass— How many marked seasons do we have in the middle west?” Walter Beuthin— Three—foot-ball, basket-ball and base-ball.” Give thanks. For what? Oh, well a lot! The things you were not slam med about. W.lliam Evert, in a class meeting— “There s so much noise in here that I can not hear myself talk.” Leona Garrow— Do not worry. You’re not missing much. Miss Green—“What do you know about relative pronouns?” Mina Fach stumbled over the answer. Miss Green— Well Mina, I didn’t know your relatives were in such bad shape.” Rules for Prairie du Chien High School Clement McCloskey must not blush oftener than once in five minutes. No student should shake the room while giving news topics. Miss Gray must not forget her dignity. Florence Christie ought to be serious once in a while. Annual Board should remember that duels between the members are limited to one a day, and in all cases the faculty shall act as referees, seconds and judges. Miss Larson shall not leave school without some books. Irene Ashbacher shall not be parted from Honey more than twenty minutes a day. We advise Dorothy Baker, Lorraine Jones, and Mamie Cecka not to fade away. Roy Harris must not elope some dark night. Girls must remember that no more than twenty-five girls are allowed to stand before the mirror at the same time. Girls are advised not to kill each other playing basket ball. All Students:— Shall not forget that all books from the reference library must be replaced upside down on the wrong shelf. Shall remember that no one shall carve his name upon anything he cannot reach. Shall try to And out why one lock of Mr. Gunderson's hair always points to the North star. Are advised not to study too hard for fear of being near-sighted. Should not work long examples for it wears out their pencils too much. The Word Analysis Class was studying suffixes. Miss Green had just explained that “ous” meant ‘‘full of'. After giving examples herself, she called for them from the class. She received this example from Louise de Lorimer. “Pious, meaning full of pie Outside of school Dorothy Baker went to Miss Gray greatly perplexed “In one place in our histories it speaks of the cedar trees of Lebanon and in another p’ace of the firtre s of Lebanon. Were there two kinds of trees in the forests of Lebanon? Miss Douglass asked Blanche Collins in American History: “Why did Washington cross the Delaware? Blanche answered, “Because all the other rivers were too far away at that time. Miss Gray asked the Freshmen to write a theme of 100 words, on the subject, “A Vacation Experience. The fol owing was handed in by Henry Clinton: “Last summer Lawrence Swingle and I started for Eastman on motorcycles All went well for about seven miles; then Lawrence lost control of his stearing gear. His motorcycle ran into a fence and he was thrown from it into a ditch. I have now written 41 words and the rest are wffiat Lawrence said and are not fit for publication. Miss Gray, in English II—“Arthur, what would you like to be when you grow up?’' Arthur Schwert—“A farmer ’ Asking Anna Bily the same question, she got this answer, “A farmer’s wife.” Miss Douglass—“Get what you are looking for and go to your seat.” Alice Fritsche—“I’ve looked all over for it and I can’t find it. I’m looking for the index to the dictionary.” Maurice Borgerding—“Gracious, I’m in hard luck. I want to get $5 so badly and I have no idea where I can borrow it.” Lloyd Schnug—“I’m glad to hear that, I thought maybe you had an idea you could borrow it from me.” At an annual meeting, William Evert said, “Now, we want to have a different benediction (dedication) from what they had last year.” Miss Larson—“What is a league?” Leo Lankie—“Eight base-ball clubs” Auctioneer—“Where else can you find books, pens, pencils, knives, keys, handkerchiefs, pins, hat-pins, stick-pins dinr, veils, rings, purses, etc.?” Myrtle DeRocher—“On Mr. Gunderson’s desk.” Miss Douglass—“Have you read the Declaration of Independence?” Milton Fagan—“No.” “Miss D. “Have you read the Constitution of the United States?” Milton—“No, mam.” Miss D.—“Well what have you read?” Milton—“I have re(a)d hair. Cecelia Vanek—“What does de pluri-bus unum' mean? Anna Shema—“In God we trust.” Miss Gray—“Clarence what part o speech is cousin?” Clarence Herold— ‘A relative pronoun.” Down in a green and shaoy bed, Two modest violets grew. Violet B.-uchmann and Violet Runkel Inquisitive College Boy—“What do they do with the kids at H. S.?” Florence Speck—“They reform all they can and what, they can’t they “can.” Mr. G —“Why do you always get behind in your studies?” Roy Thomas—“So that I can pursue them.” Miss Douglass—“Will it be alright to have the Freshmen trace the rivers into their mouths?” Eugenia Eckhart, in the hall—“I heard the town library is to be closed. Incredulous Freshman—“Why?” Eugenia—“They found ‘measles’ in the dictionary.” Miss Green—“W’hat man has done more for this country than any other person?” Jas. Konichek—“Santa Claus.” Florence Christie—“In this outline what shall I put under the house of representatives?' Hattie Burroughs—“I’d put a basement under it.” Tues., Sept. 3 The familiar school bell rings. Eager (locks discovered. Things look different-eight seats in the alcove-thirty-six new Freshmen, twenty-one Seniors; three new Juniors-Elizabeth, Lyman and Roy. Two new teachers-Miss Larson and Miss Garrow. Wed. Sept. 4 -Several Freshmen attempt to enter the Geometry class. Thurs. Sept. 5—Juniors and Seniors wish to take all new courses offered. Fri. Sept. 6— Mayme Cecka comes back again. We could’nt have high school without Mayme. Mon. Sept. 9 Brightness reigns Supreme.” William Evert returns from his travels. Tues. Sept. 10—Election of Lyceum officers. Wed. Sept. 11—Glee Club meet with Miss Garrow. Thurs. Sept. 12 First orchestra practice. Initiation for Miss Garrow and Martin Keller. Fri. Sept. 13 First Lyceum programme made out. Mon. Sept. 16—School is growing. Gladys Glenn joins Senior Class. Lloyd Schnug the Sophomore Class and Mice Fritche is the new Freshman. Tues. Sept. 17 Hattie Burroughs joins the Senior Class. A DIARY Wed. Sept. 18—A row of typewriters in the library looks business like. Thurs. Sep. 19 Mamie Kunzman and Andrew Honzel give first Freshmen rhe-toricals. Fri. Sept. 20 About one hundred new books in the library. Mon. Sept. 23 -George Washington Schweiger is new Senior president. Tues. Sept. 24- The Sophomores elected Albert Jones as their president. Wed. Sept. 25—‘‘Old Favorite Forsaken,” sung today. Thurs. Sept. 26—S. H. College boys, as visitors show their interest in the high school. Fri. Sept. 27 Invitations extended to all who can sing, or think they can learn to sing, to join the girls Glee Club. Mon. Sept. 30—Audrey Copper announces only eight more months of school. Tues. Oct. 1 Dead silence, while Hattie Burroughs makes a ten minutes recitation in American History. Wed. Oct. 2 Freshmen begin to study for Exams , two weeks off. Thurs Oct. 3—Mr. Gunderson leaves in the afternoon to attend Superintendent’s meeting at Madison. Fri. Oct. 4 Several well planned stunts not pulled off. Mon. Oct. 7—Alma wears a teacher’s title, very becomingly. Tues. Oct. 8 Hattie Burroughs and Alma Anderson give first news topics. Wed. Oct. 9—Lyceum rehearsals. Every one carries an armful of books home. Thurs. Oct. 10—Why is Thursday night a bad night for Glee Club practice? Exams. Fri. Oct. 11—More exams. Chinese Dummy. Very funny. Mon. Oct. 14—First school party planned. Tues. Oct. 15 State inspector here. Wed. Oct. 16 First report cards out. Everybody happy? Thurs. Oct. 17—Each one resolved not to let deportment or anything else reduce his grade for the next six weeks. Fri. Oct. 18— Three in the Boat,” High School party at the Grand. Some joke on the coffee. Mon. Oct. 21—Dr. Suleeba tells High School how to make ‘Jacob’s Ladder’. Tues. Oct. 22—Martin Keller makes a ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ for Miss Gray. Wed. Oct. 23—No more use for tobacco in High School. Thurs. Oct. 24—Lloyd Schnug uses much perfumery since his brother is clerking in the drug store. Fri. Oct. 25—School Lyceum. Moon- light night. Mon. Oct. 28—The Juniors had a class meeting at 3 50 for the purpose of electing the officers of the Annual. Tues. Oct. 29—Dr. Steiger gives Jack-man's American History to the High School library. Wed. Oct. 30- Announcement: Miss Green’s German book was found this morning. Thurs. ()ct. 31—Freshman rhetoricals. Hallowe’en Epworth League Party. Mr. Gunde rson has a new pair of shoes. Fri. Nov. 1—A number of students were absent this morning. They certainly must have stayed out too late last night. Miss Green gone. Mon. Nov. 4—Miss Green back. She told about the foot-ball game between Wisconsin and Chicago. Wisconsin won, 30-12. Hurray for old Wis. Tues. Nov. 5—Election ! ! ! We elected Wilson at school today. The whole forenoon was taken up in voting. Wed. Nov. 6—Much excitement ov-r election returns. Thurs. Nov. 7—Freshmen rhetorica’s. Arthur Schwert joins the Sophomore class. Fri. Nov. 8—Botany Class take a trip to the woods. Mon. Nov. 11—All the girls from the fourth ward wore their white shoes today. Tues. Nov. 12—News topics. Beatrice is seen without Irene. Wed. Nov. 13—Orchestra played this morning. The Botony Class are making their second trip to the hills this afternoon. A person would think they were on their way around the world, the excitement they had. Thurs. Nov. 14—Freshmen began studying for exams, one week ahead. Fri. Nov. 15 -Lyceum tonight. American History program with tabeleaux. Tues. Nov. 19 -Basket-ball boys election of officers. Wed. Nov. 20—A professor of the Platteville Normal school. Clyde Miller T2 also visited the school today. Thurs. Nov. 21 Freshmen rhetoricals. Exams, today. Fri. Nov. 22 More exams. Mon. Nov. 25—Miss Green absent attending a wedding. Test papers given out. Tues. Nov. 26 News topiee as usual. Report cards again. Wed. Nov. 27—Day before Thanksgiving. Don’t you know? Goody no school tomorrow. Mon. Dec. 2—A number of the pupils were sick after Thanksgiving and could not come this morning. Ate too much turkey, of course. Tues. Dec. 3—News topics. Farce rehearsal to-night. Wed. Dec. 4—Glee Club. Orchestra and Basket Ball practice tonight. Thurs. Dec. 5—Freshmen rhetoricals. Martin Keller give, “Mr. Dooley on the Grip.” F ri. Dev . 6 —All lessons are easy, generally they’re just the opposite. The teachers are good hearted today. Mon. Dec. 9 —Boo-hoo! but it’s cold this morning. No snow yet tho. Great skating. Tues. Dec. 10 -News topics. All skaters leave school at 3:50. Wed. Dec. 11 Buy your Christmas stamps early and avoid the Vush ! ! Thu-s., Dec. 12 Freshman rhetoricals. With approah of Xmas, all children improve in deportment. Fri., Dec. 13 Now only one more week of school. Isn’t it too grand to believe? Mon., Dec. 16—First Basket Ball Game McGregor, 4. Prairie 54. Tues., Dec. 17—A Christmas party is planned with tree and Santa Claus. Wed. Dec. 18 The Junioi-sand Seniors German Class sang, “St lie Nacht” in the Botany room this morning. Miss Garrow had charge. Thurs. Dec. 19 The last Freshmen rhetoricals before Xmas were given by Laura Brenner and Loran Day. Both spoke about old St. Nick. Fri. Dec. 20—The last day of school before Xmas and it really doesn’t seem possible. The 6th, 7th and 8th grades are coming over this afternoon and entertain us with a Xmas program and to-night our Christmas party at the Grand. Mon. Jan. 6—Otto Madenvvall visited school. Miss Gray out of school with the grippe. Tues. Jan 7—Still seems strange to be at school after our Christmas fun. Ida Manner v.sits school. Wed. Jan. 8—It’s cold enough to have two coats this morn ng. Did Jack really come. Thurs. Jan. 9 Mr. Gunderson leaves to-day. Fri. Jan. 10—Miss Gray back aga n after a week’s illness. Miss Savage substituted for her, and Miss Hall lor Mr. Gunderson. Mon. Jan. 13 Junior Class Meeting to-night. Alfred Lechnir elected Junior Annual Editor. Tues. Jan. 14—Emmanuel Rod, Annual Editor, leaves school to-day for the bank. We will all miss him very much. Wed. Jan. 15—Exemption lists posted in the various class rooms. Dubuque challenges us for a debate. Thurs. Jan. lfr Examinations! ! Fri. Jan. 17.—Ditto Mon. Jan. 20- -Everybody happy that exam, are over. Dubuque challenge accepted. New courses for all the classes. Tues. Jan. 21—Lloyd causes much at- traction. His new run-about hat blew out of the window into a large snow drift. Wed Jan. 22 Is 1913 a leap year? Leona and Toddie want to know. Hope he'll get a lot of candy for his birthday. No, Lyceum. Thurs. Jan. 23—Rhetoricals, by the Freshmen. A good programme to-day. Glee Club and Orchestra practice. Fri. Jan. 24—People to enter contest hand in their names to-day. Mon. Jan. 27—Senior pick out pins. Tues. Jan. 28 Arthur McCloskey and Raymond Stackland hold a deoate on soil while Peter Farve takes a nap in class. Wed. Jan. 29.—All this snow is enough to spoil the skating and not enough for sleighing. Thurs. Jan. 30—Freshmen Rhetoricals were fine this morning. Fri. Jan. 31—Birthday party for Miss Green to-night in the Botony room. Mon. Eeb. 3—Ground Hog saw his shadow yesterday. No wonder its so cold. Tues. Feb. 4—News topics will be hereafter given orally. Eugenia and William are prize performers. Wed. Feb. 5—Don’t let a few cry! All join in and help tho e who went to see Madame X last night. Boo-hoo, etc. Thurs. Feb. 6—A number of pupi s from the first grade came in the assembly room this morning and gave an excellent program. Sophomore party at the home of Alice Stuart. Fri. Feb. 7. Basket-ball game with Bloomington postponed. Mon. F b. 10 -Several college boys are up town to-night. Not many of the girls can stay to Glee Club practice. Tues. Feb. 11 News topics are finr since they are given orally. Wed. Feb. 12 Lincoln’s birthday. No holiday; much distress among students. Thurs. Feb. 13 Debaters hard at work Freshman Rhetorical!! Glee Club!! Typewriling. Fri. Feb. 14 St. Valentine here again? Certainly. How many did you get? Big basket-ball game to-night. Everybody come! Mon. Feb. 17—P. D. C. H. S. won in the basket ball game with Monona last Friday night. Freshmen had party at the home of Ruth McCloskey last night. B-avo. Tues. Feb. 18—News topics. Annual meeting to-night. Wed. Feb. 19—Mr. Gunderson and Miss Gray have awful coughs. Thurs. Feb. 20—Senior class pins arrived to-day. Alma says “They’re too pretty for anything.’’ Fri. Feb. 21—Basket-ball game to-night Platteville sounds like a good game. The weather is naughty to-day. Snow! Snow! Snow! Celebrated Washington's birthday just the same. Mon. Feb. 24 John Johnson only volunteers five times in class to-day. He must be ill. Tues. Feb. 25 Debating team at work. News topics. Contest rehearsals. Twenty four people enter contest. What would this world be without something go ng on? Wed. Feb. 25 More busy days Helen Lindner has not been tardy for a week. Thurs. Feb. 27 Tests Fri. Feb. 28—More tests. Big debate to-night, on Initative and Referendum Dubuque and Prairie du Chien. Prairie High School loses by just one vote. Mon. March 3—Freshmen: What did you get in Algebra? Sophomores: What did you get? Juniors: A “mark” Seniors: 100? Tues. March 4—News topics. Mr. Gunderson’s favorite song, America. New President. Wed. March 5—Meetings: Glee Club, Junior Class, Freshmen Class, Orchestra, Rehearsals for contest, Lyceum, Basket ball practice. Thurs. March 6—Reports out. Freshmen rhetoricals. Fri. Mar. 7—Basket- ball to-night with Elkader. Big game of the season. Everybody come. If you can't come yourself advertise the game. Mon. March 10—Won the basket ball game, 5-47. Tues. March 11—News topics. Adelia Bittner has a new (beau) bow. Wed. March 12—Date set for League contest. Thurs March 13 More visitors. Mae Stagman, ex-member of the Senior Class and Clyde Miller T2. Fri. March 14 Latest Easter Bonnets: Lloyd Schnug. Colonel Thompson, Clarence Herold, Clement McCloskey. Tues. Mar. 25 Back to school again. Wed. Mar. 27—Miss Taylor arrived to-day. Contestants are lehearsing. Juniors and Sophomores will have their physis snapped to-night. Thurs. March 28—Hugo Boeckh forgot to go to the reading table today. Mon. March 31—“Bud” Stehr takes his regular afternoon’s nap in the assembly room at 1:30 p. m. Tues. April 1—William Evert’s birthday. Everybody getting fooled today. Tudy got a good one on Eugenia. Wed. April 2—Lawrence Swingle wishes to announ e that he has lost his P. H. S. necktie somewhere between the r farm and the high school. Thurs. April 3—Glee Club and Orchestra practice tonight to pass away the time. Fri. April 4--Last Lyceum this afternoon. Basket ball game tonight with Elkader at Elkader. Mon. April 7—Mr. Gunderson announces that Praiiie du Chien High School won in the Basket-ball game at Elkader. George Schweiger gave us an account of the rip. Tues. April 8—News topics, this morning. Glee Club practice at 7:00 p. m. Wed. April 9—Four Junior authors are writing their poems today. Thurs. April 10—Freshmen rhetoricals. Lawerence Pake drew a fine picture of the Sophomore Class. Fri April 11—All annual material in tonight. Each Junior gives a long sigh. Annual goes to Press. All the world waits breathlessly. RIDDLES AND PUZZLES If things equal to the same thing are equal to each other why aren’t people smiling at the same time smiling at each other? Word Square. ZERO EVER ’RENE 0 R E N What is it that the Juniors have two of, the Sophomores one and the Seniors and Freshmen none of? Specks. Prefix “a” to a Freshman boy’s name and get what most High School girls want. Trueman. Take away the last syllable of a Senior boy’s name and get the way the Senior's study (?) Harding. Behead a Junior girl’s name and get a weapon of Cupid. Garrow. What is the difference between a Junior girl’s flirting and that of a Freshman girl? The Junior knows Howe and the Freshmen doesn’t. Wouldn’t it be funny if: We didn’t go to the Prairie du Chien II gh School? William Evert didn't think he knew everyth ng? Frieda Randall would say “I don’t know?” Mr. Gunderson would say to the class of 1918 “This is the smartest class I’ve ever had?” Catherine McDonald would stop giggling? Arthur Schwert had a girl? The Freshmen knew anything? Mamie Kunzman would grow up? The girls could play basket ball? The German classes could speak German? Gertrude Steinberg had lost her smile? There were no exams? Eugenia Eckhart would walk home from school without Louisa Soeck? Some one thought these jokes were funny? Triply behead a Freshman boy’s name and leave the weight of any Sophomore’s brain! Milton. High School Concert. Highland Laddie Lyman Howe Silver Threads Among the Gold Miss Gray Smile! Smile! Smilel Helen Poehler Dreaming Roy Harris Then You’ll Remember Me Junior Annual When I’m Big Like Papa Albert Jones Blue Eyes Arthur Schwert Belle of the Prairie Bernadette Voth Her Bright Smile Haunts Me St 11 William Welsh Just a Muh tude of Curls Mary Copper Gee, I wish I Had a Girl George Schneyer They Always Pick on Me Mina Fach Home Again Gertrude Steinberg With All Her Faults I Love Her Still Mertie Schroeder Some facts about our school mates and teachers: Arthur Stehr’s name is not Bud. Adelbert Chenier is not a Senior. The girls' Basket Ball team does not play basket ball. Mae Johnson is no sixteen. Miss Green is not a Freshman. Roy Harding is not as small as he looks. Catherine McDonald and Violet Bruchman are not twins. YELLS AND SONGS Prairie du Chien. Prairie du Chien, U! rah! rah! For Prairie. Praise to thee we sing. Praise to thee our Prairie H. S. U! rah! rah! for Prairie du Chien. (Repeat) Hail to our school, boys. Ever tril'd and true. The school the students love. It is their joy and pleasure. Hall to the school, boys And the teachers too; For they stand for all We hold so dear and true. Yes. we’ll alway root for good old P. D.C. And we’ll make it stand for honest victory Hurrah! Hurrah! The school that is known to you and me. Tlie school on which we all agree. The school we stand by faithf lly. Hail to the school (etc. first verse) Long men. Short men; Fat men. Lean; Prairie du Chien High School basket ball Team! Here’s to the High School, Rise up each man; We’ve always won. Since High School began. Ring out the chorus We’ll sing our songs once again And give a cheer for our high school dear Rah! rah! rah! Out from our work we dash to the field, On to the fray and glory ’twill yield While we all cry, “Win, boys, or die” For we are striving for the glory of our clan, then stick to it boys, Play the game every man; Fight it to a finish, do the best you can; While we shout Victory” While we shout Victory” While we shout “Alma Mater's Victory-forever. ’ ’ S-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s Boom!!!!!!! Ah! Prairie. With a veevo With a vivo With a veevo, vivo, vum vum; Johnie get a rat trap. Bigger than a cat trap Haribus-Caribus Bish! Boom! Bah! Prairie du Chien High School Rah! rah! rah! Wee! wahl wah! wah! Wee! wah! wah! wah! Wee! wah! wah! wah! Prairie. P-R-A-l-R-l-F That stands for our Praine High, dont you see? Watch us win. When we're in; Follow as we go It’s hip! hurrah! for Prairie du Chien. Razzle, dazzle Frizzle, Frazzle. Not a thread but wool; now Altogether, altogether, Thats the way we pull. Ole Oleson! Jan Jonson! Prairie du Ohlen Wisconsin. Boom a linga, boom a linga, Bow, wow, wow; Ching a linga, ching a linga, Chow, chow, chow; Boom a linga, ching a linga. Who are we. We are the people of P. D. C. When you’re up, you’re up; When you’re down, your down When you’re up against Prairie You’re upside down. Prairie High. Prairie High. We belong to Prairie High We’re no bluff We’re the stuff Watch us win the day; Of all the rest, we’re the best, The banner shall lx? ours. Who are, who are. Who are we? Prairie High, you see! They say that our High School it ain’t got no style. Got Style all the while. Got style all the while, They say that our High School it ain’t got no style, Got style all the while, all the while. High School Library The Shepherd of the Hills John Johnson Book of Good Manners Mr. Gunderson Bound to Rise Frieda Randall A Bundle of Good Cheer Hattie Burroughs The Christy Girl Florence Christie The Happy Family H. S. Faculty My Lady of the Docoration Edith Groenert Huldah Miss Larson The Little Merchant Colonel Thompson Lord of High Decision Walter Schwei- ger Chums of the Prairie Adelia Bittner and Mamie Kunzman Dotty Dimple Dorothy Baker Entering the Kingdom Freshmen Evangeline Miss Green Fast Friends Raymond Stack land and his pacer First Steps for Little Feet Algebra A Girl in 10,000 Miss Garrow Handbook of Blunders Clement Mc- Closkey’s note book. Sentimental Tommy Roy Thomas Famous Battles of the World Alfred Lechnir and William Evert A Little Captive lad Martin Keller The Story of a Penny Audrey Copper Musical Friends George Schneyer and George Jones Little Saint Elizabeth,Elisabeth Potratz Us Irene and Nettie Kramer Fair Margaret Margaret Welsh A Girl of ‘76 Miss Green ’76 She Stoops to Conquer Marian Seanlan The Little Mother Myrtle DuCharme We are Seven (plus 1) Ruth McCloskey Little Prudy Nettie Kramer Little Prudy’s Sister Susy Irene Kramer Three Freshmen Bernadette Voth, Ruth McCloskeyand Mertie Schroeder Daughter of the Fields Emma Walters Sonny Loran Day Uncle William William Evert Bonnie PrinceCharlie Charles Phillipps Old Curiosity Shop H. S. Attic First Violin Mayme Cecka and William Welsh Those who deserve Carnegie medals; For Imparting knowledge to us. High School Faculty. Keeping ihe reading table in order Mamie Cornelius. Answering the telephone so nicely, Hugo Boeckh and Andrew Honzel. Being Janitor, Mr. Stein bach Opening windows, Mr. Gunderson Shutting windows, Alma Anderson Keeping his friends supplied with candy, Colonel Thompson. Wasting time, Lloyd Schnug Volunteering in class, John Johnson and Frieda Randall. Coming back to school, Gertrude Stenberg. Drawing cartoons for the annual, Lawrence Pake. Being at school on time. Helen Lindner and Evelyn Weighner. Being ambitious in geometry, Florence Speck. Wearing out the floor. Clifford Hurley Wearing red ties, Oscar Schneyer. What girl’s name may be written backwards and read the same? Anna Why are these jokes like a doughnut? Because anyone can see through them. George Schweiger injured his hand while playing basket-ball. After having it dressed by a physician he said, ‘Say Doc, after this hand heals will I be able to play the piano?” “Sure”, answered the doctor. “Well then,” said George, “you’ll be a wonder for I could never do it before.” HOW TWO Have you heard two girls study? If you haven't, you have missed something. Here is the way two of our High School girls study. Beatrice Speck—‘‘Oh, Irene, come in and we’ll get right to work. I’m all alone to-night. Why didn’t you come earlier, it’s nearly seven o’clock and we have so much to do. Well, all right, we’ll get right to work and make up for lost time. Let’s start on our map-books. How many pages do you have to get? Nine, oh I have to get eleven. Let’s see your first one. Oh say, did you know that the basket ball team is going to Platteville this week? They are, oh no, of course they won’t. I don’t see what they are going for. Just money wasted I Now, where is that bridge Caesar built across the Rhine? It isn’t in our histories and I couldn't find it in the alcove. Well, we’ll wait and ask Miss Gray about it. My, we have a lot to do so let’s keep still and work. Dear, I don't know what kind of a dress to get for the contest No, I don’t like hers a bit. I wouldn’t wear it to a dog fight. What kind would you get? Oh, my last one was blue so I don’t want another. Yes, I guess I will get pink. After we get done with our work we’ll look at some style books or would you rather look at them now? Oh, all right, after we get done girls study with this old stuff. Oh dear! there are so many things that I can’t find on this map. All right we’ll finish after while. Dear me, that old English quiz tomorrow. Miss Gray always piles all our work on us at once, does’nt she? You ask me some questions and then I’ll ask you some. Oh, I dont know I have those characters all mixed up. Are you sure y going to the medicine show tomorrow night? Well be sure and come early. Oh Irene, you’re so cranky tonight I'm not talking any more than ou are. Well I’ll ask you some questiens now. Let’s say that long quotation together. ‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man—’ Land, I dont remember what comes next either, and she’ll surely ask us that. Say, did you get all your posting done? I’m getting tired of Book-keeping. Oh Irene, you don’t have to go yet? It's only nine o’clock. We didn't get much done at all. I’l have to get up early and study an hour or so before school. All right, come down the next ti.ue we have a ot to do. It‘s lots eas er to study together, dont you ih nk so? You’re not afraid, are you? All right. Good night. THE ATHLI The Athletic Play this year is some what different from those of former years. The storv centers about the ever-interesting political situation, regulars vs progressives—only in this case the outcome is decided by Polly, the pretty daughter of the leader of the regulars-hence the name, “Polly in Politics.” Colonel Danvers, the leader of the “old guard,” is fighting for the speakership of the House and his opponent is none other than young Joseph Pendexter, a ‘rank Progressive’ and the life long friend and acknowledged suiter of the fair Polly. Owing however, to his political convictions, the Colonel objects to Polly’s engagement, and tries to force into her favor a young ana wealthy colleague, James Vilas. Polly is as determined ns her father and in spite of Mrs. Danvers argument, Mr. Pendexter s warning that she playfair, and Mr. Vdas open declaration that it s war.’ she intends to keep one •regular from the caucus and so defeat her father. To aid her in the accomplishment of her purpose sheen-lists in her service, Sammy, the over-ready hell boy of the hotel, Imperial and Cora Jones, the novel reading telephone girl. On the fatal morning of the election she manages to keep Mr. Vilas with her until finally the Colonel summons him to the caucus. After he has entered the telephone booth to assure his leader of his immediate appearance, Polly quietly but securely locks the door, which, in a joke, had been 5 T I C PLAY equipped with a lock and key by Joseph Pendexter, “to keep in the regular’s secrets.” She then puts Sammy on guard, tells Cora that there is no need to worry, and rushes over to the State House to see if her father is ready to capitulate. When the old Colnel finds she has outwitted him he says, “a good politian ‘knows when he’s beaten,” and shakes hands with his future son-in-law and then erges Polly to release her captive, since it lacks only a few minutes of voting time. His election is assured, of course, and he is will ng to find a seat in the visitor's gallery for Mrs. Danvers. One of the most likable characters in the play-the little French maid Marie—has no special part in the plot, but adds much to its attractiveness. The Cast as given by the H gh School students is as follows: Colonel Danvers, leader of the ‘old guard’ William Evert Joseph Pendexter t an Insurgent James Vilas, a Regular Sammy, bell boy at Imperial Hotel Mrs. Danvers Polly Danvers Cora Jones Telephone girl Marie, parlor maid Arthur McCloskey Leslie Rau Henry Clinton Gertrude Steinberg Leona Garrow Helen Poehler Louise De Lorimer COMMENCEMENT EXCERCISES Junior Banquet and Reception The Junior banquet was held at the home of Mr and Mrs. Edw. McCloskey on Friday night, May seventh. The rooms and the tables were very prettily decorated with the Senior class flower, the daffodil, and colors, white and gold. During the course of the dinner the various members of the faculty and the two classes responded to toasts. Elmer Herold, Junion class president, acted as toastmaster, calling on the following people: Colonel Thompson........... Our Seniors Florence Ziel Response Elmer Wach'er The Students We Might Be Miss Douglas Why I Like Prairie Mr. Gunderson......... The Ideal School George Jones ............The Prairie Dog Mrs. Carter ... Fine Arts Mona Wagner ................ For Old Eli Florence Christie ........ School Spirit Roy Schnug .......................Faculty Miss Gray........................Response Mayme Cecka ............... Alma Mater About half after eight the party adjourned to the Grand Ope a House, where the reception was held to which all of the High School students and many fnends of the students had been invited. Dancing furnished the entertainment. Class Day Programme On Satnrday, June first the class day programme was given. It was as follows: Music High School Orchestra President’s address ....Florence Ziel Class Poem . Florence Thomas Prophecy................. Mayme Cecka Music Class Class History ..........Hazel Copsey Advice to Underclassmen....Marie Walters Presentation of Peace Pipe Edith Speck R sponse ............... Elmer Herold Class Will..........................Mae Stehr Farce.. The Cool Collegians Cast of Characters Mrs. Huntoon Stella Caya Muggins ......... Clyde M Her Fred Parks F reni Bruchmann Mollie Wainwright Mertie Griesbach Harry Meredith Elmer Wachter Fannie Morrison ...... Mona Wagner Kate Mayme Cecka The farce was particularly well-selected and enjoyed by the audience. Baccalaureate Sermon On Sunday, June second, the Rev. F. A. Trautman preached the baccalaureate sermon on “Some of the Strong Steps Toward Manhood.” Commencement Program The graduating exercises were held on Monday night, June third; the program was as follows: Music........... High School Orchestra Invocation.......Rev. F. A. Trautman Salutatory—Trovatore Mayme Cecka John Milton Stella Caya The Mechanical Advantage of the Simple Machines....... Clyde Miller The German Rhine................. Hazel Copsey Die Wacht Am Rhein The Red Cross___ Marie W’alters The Waste of War......Fred Bruchmann The Passion Play..........Edith Speck Song.............High School Glee Club The Holy Grail .......Mertie Griesbach The Olympian Games ... Elmer Wachter Juvenile Courts Florence Thomas Music Leona Garrow and Frieda Boeckh The Troubadours ......Mona Wagner Jane Adams ...............Florence Ziel Helen Keller—Valedictory ... Mae Stehr Presentation oi Diplomas Benediction OUR PRH Hiram Densmore, 1886 Professor Densmore was the first principal of the High School proper. Just before he came here, the grammar department was divided. Beyond this nothing is known of his work here. Alfred Jones 1887 Nothing is known either of Mr. Jones work here as High School principal or of his present location. L. I). Clarke 1888 Prof. Clarke is at present doing school work in the central part of Wisconsin. F. G. Kraege, 1889-1893 During the four years Mr. Kraege was principal here the number of students increased, a reading table was installed and supplied with the best magazines; the Lyceum society was revived and the number of volumes in the library was almost doubled. But the most important change was the accrediting of this High School to the State University. He is teaching at present in Mazomania, Wisconsin, having given up a good position in Idaho to come under the W’isconsin pension law. « C I P A L S William Hodge, 1894 During Mr. Hodge’s principalship, a considerable amount of apparatus to be used in experiments in Physics, was added to the school equipment. Mr. Hodge is at present doing school work in Madison. M. N. Mclver, 1894-1896 Mr. Mclver was here three years, one as assistant principal, and two as superintendent, While he was here the new high school building was erected, laboratories were equipped for Botany and Physics, one additional teacher was added to the high school faculty. He is now serving his seventh year as superintendent at Oshkosh, Wis. J. A. Pratt, 1897-1900 While Mr. Pratt was here the City Library Asssciation donated funds for the high school library. At present Mr. Pratt is president of a Bank at Menominee Falls, Wis. Philip Kolb, 1901-1903 While Mr. Kolb was principal and superintendent there was a general interest aroused in outside activities; a glee club was organized, baseball and football teams were formed, and there was a decided impetus given to lyceum work. At present he is superintendent of the public schools at Wauwautosa, Wis. W. E. Utendorfer, 1904-1908 During Mr. Utendorfer’s principalship there was much interest manifested in declamatory work. Asa lesult of one contest the alcove of the main room was equipped with reading table and chairs. He is now superintendent at Harvey, S. D. Nicholas Gunderson, 1909- The present superintendent, Mr. Nicholas Gunderson, has been here four years. During that time there has been considerable increase in the attendance; a new commercial course has been adopted, with a special teacher in charge; a special english teacher has been added to the faculty; music and drawing have been introduced in all the grades, with a special teacher for that work; the students have organized a basket ball team, an orchestra and a glee club, and the juniors have published an annual each year; the school grounds have been improved; and there has been a general interest in the school and in school affairs shown not only by the students but by the members of the school board and by the people of the town. Mourice Borgerding, was asked in Arithmetic class where he would aim in trying to shoot a rabbit. He answered, “Just far enough ahead of the rabbit so that the rabbit would have time to catch up to the bullet.” Miss Green—“What constitutes a light diet?” Ruth McCloskey—“Oh, feathers and alfalfa.” A RETROSPECTION Among life's many happy hours, Our school days hold the foremost rank; For then we dwell in sunny bowers And sorrows page is all a blank. 'Tis Eighteen Hundred Ninety-three Will e’er be held by me most dear; For Mem’ry e’er demands of me Rememb’rance of my Senior year. The High School of old Prairie passed Its long milestones five and twenty; Without a thought from lad or lass Or Alumnae, now a plenty. Why should we not all congregate In old Prairie, rich in story; This great event to celebrate, With the greatest pomp and glory? So back to Prairie let us go, Renew our friendships, old but to tend-der, Our gratitude and love to show, And to our High School tribute render. In years to come may it be told Of vict'ries in Alumnae name. Of loy’lty to maroon and gold, Thus adding to the High School’s fame. Mrs. John Lawless. IN MEMORIAM JOSEPH SCHWARTZ MONA MARGARET WAGNER October 21, 1912, September 10, 1912. Member of the Class of 1910. Member of the Class of 1912. LOOKING “0 wad some Power the gif tie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us!” This well known quotation from Robert Burns expresses a thought oftentimes brought vividly to our minds and made more c ear by some particular incident connected with it. We know to what height our own personal estimation of ourselves rises but the value of the op nion of others as regards us is also of no meager importance. We may. to a certain extent, obtain that opinion by standing aside and watching ourselves go by, along with the others. At a hurried glance we note them as they pass-the college students, the business men and women—the home makers and the future members perhaps of our High School-the faithful teachers of these younj; ideas—and still others of various occupations unknown perhaps to us. I do not think the majority of High School students really know and appreciate the true value and exceptional opportunity which they are given when they are able to obtain and finish a High School course. The point of my bit of philosophy is to give you the benefit of an observation brought repeatedly to my notice, which would tend to make us see facts as they are and through the eyes of others. Following down a column of a “want” sheet of any daily paper in the c ty in quest of notices of vacancies, such as we might wish to fi 1, we see that a very large numbe of the advertisements specify in phrases such as:—“Exceptional opportunity for young people recently graduated from High School, no others need apply.” “Applicants with High School education preferred.” “Must have at least two years High School training.” “Book-keeper with High School exper ence.” Oftentimes but one year of High School work is nec- BACKWARD essary or the grammar school certificate is requested to be presented-in which case the position is less important or requires less practical knowledge. While it is very true that you may never have an occasion to apply for a position in a large city—you cannot fail to see what a splendid advantage the very fact that you are a High School graduate or have had that training has given you over the less fortunate seeker. It is right that we should take pride in our station and shake hands with our parents, teachers and ourselves for the united effort which has placed us where we are with so good a chance for success. From personal inquiry I have learned that the reason employers prefer the High School trained applicant is because his or her general knowledge is broad—the technical training is evident the handwriting is invariably plain, neat, rapid and legible, one of the spec fied requirements and last, savoring of a relishing compliment, the refining influence of the school life, reflects a cheerful and willing disposition. I leave it to the readers to draw their own conclusions but venture to suggest that you will agree with me that you cannot put forth too much effort or expend too much energy in absorbing all the benefit you can from your High School work and its social activities. With hearty appreciation for the opportunity to contribute these items toward the interests of the Prairie du Chien High School and its 1914 annual, I am, Loyally yours, Wilhelmina M. Hurlbut '10. THE FIRST Dear Pupils of Prairie du Chien High School: I am very much pleased to know that you are interested in the first graduates of your High School. I remember how interested the pupils and parents were when Prairie du Chien was to have, for the first time, a four year high school course. The class that was to have the distinction of being the first graduating class dwindled down from fifteen young people, to five in number, five young girls. The first letter in each of our given names was M, and for that reason the newspapers of our city called us the “Five Merry Maids.” There was Mary Oswald, our stately blonde, whose beauty was the talk of the town. Maria Hunt in whose laughing black eyes lurked the mischief of the class Then Mattie Blancher whose chief stunt, as well as I can remember, was diagraming sentences. I know positively that Reed Kellog in their highes: flights of fancy could not present a sentence, no matter how wonderfully put together, that Mattie could not diagram. Then there was Martha Schroeder, whose sterling worth of character was well known to each member of the class. How well I remember the shocked look that would appear on her face, if, during a test, one of us would dare lilt our eyes from our papers, to look to the right or left of us Dear Martha has received her eternal reward, and the snows of one winter have drifted over her last resting place. As for myself, my one great and grand wish was to be an elocutionist an honor I never attained. Aside from our personal wishes for the future we shared one common ambition, we all wished to be teachers, and that ambition we all realized. We were very successful teachers. We all married but Martha Schroeder, and the “Five Merry Maids ' of years ago as they walked on through life GRADUATION saw t imes of glorious happiness as well as the clouds of sorrow which cast dark shadows on their paths. I know you are wondering how we were dressed. Three of us wore white embroidered net, over silk mull, and two had cream embroidered muslins. We wore pink roses in our hair. We were not stinted in the matter of programs, etc., for the Board of Educat on at that time were all generous men and true. I remember particularly our City Superintendent, Mr. C. S. Fuller, Mr. C. C. Chase and Mr. James Garvey, two members of the Board of Education, and the good w,ll that existed between the School Board and the graduating class. We each read an essay. They were written on letter size paper and tied with white satin ribbon. While on the stage we had them with us and referred to them occasionally although I am sure we committed them to memory long before the important night. On the night of our graduation the hall and stage were beautifully decorated with bunting, ferns and palms. Of course this was the first public event of its kind in the city, and we did not think of our friends sending flowers, but it seems now when I look back on the event I have never seen so many beautiful baskets of flowers as were presented that night io the first five graduates of the Prairie du Chien High School. Our principal was Mr. Hiram Densmore, who was at that time beginning his career as a teacher but he now holds a position as registrar of Beloit College. There was our assistant principal Mrs Twitchel, one of the most loved teachers I have ever seen. For the last lew years she has won fame as a translator of French and German stories. Oh! the dear heart-to- heart talks we used to have with her. How she inspired us with all that was high and noble. I have watched with interest the progress of the young people who have graduated from the Prairie du Chien High School and I am pleased to see the large number who make good. I wish this year’s graduating class and all the pupils, success, and I hope the world will treat you well. As I write this my son. a freshman in High School, and my two little daughters, still in the grades, are with me and are much interested in what I write. It will please me very A MODERN Twilight, the witching hour, had descended. In the dim light before a dying fire in the grate, sat a gray haired man and his wife. A photograph, in a small metal frame, upon the mantel, centered their dreamy gaze. From the Victoria in the corner the wonderful voice of John McCormick sang, “I Hear You Calling Me.” Minutes passed the music ceased—the automatic stop snapped, and quiet, broken only by the cracking of the fire, reigned. Twilight deepened, and finally darkness spread its mantle over the room. A bright red glow from the embers fell upon the two faces and the picture in the frame. The picture was that of a young girl with large dark eyes, hair combed straight back and dimples in her cheeks. much to hear from the young people of my dear old school at •any time for I am still teaching and closely associated with high school pupils. Dear young friends in closing, 1 wish to say that it is not the boy who stands highest in his classes, nor is it the boy who wins honors for his school, who counts in the long run. but the boy who makes good is the one who leads a clean life and treats his fellow-men as God wishes him to treat them. Mrs. Margaret (O’Malley) Cavanaugh. 1887. TRAGEDY Without changing the direction of her gaze, the silvery haired woman asked in a broken whisper, “Do you think, John, we will ever see our daughter’s face again?” Do you suppose her eyes are just as beautiful and her face just as pretty as when last we saw it?” The man took a paper covered book upon his knee and turned page after page in the red light. Suddenly an exclamation of satisfaction escaped him. “Sarah”, he said, “we’re going to see our daughter’s face again This spring fashion book says girl's hats are not going to extend lower than the nose and the hair will be combed straight back and not wound ’round the ears.” —Roy F. Hurley, 1911. A PLEA FOR MORE Nearly every woman sometime in her life either pets to be or hopes to be manaper of some household. She may not need actually to work in the kitchen, but, whether she does the work herself or directs someone else in the household a scientific understandinp of the work to be done is the keynote of a well ordered house. Many of the educators have forseen this, and so have introduced domestic science in the regular high school curriculum. The majority of the young girls, from heredity and environment, are domestic and naturally take pleasure in learning facts concerning the right porportion of food materials needed daily; the reason for combining these food materials in a given order, the results to be expected from certain common errors in cooking, etc. Most girls, also, enjoy the practical work of using their hands in preparing courses, wholesome and nourishing, as well as dainty and attractive. DOMESTIC SCIENCE Perhaps a few of those who take this course never have opportunities to make use of this knowledge, but the balance hangs heavily on the other side. Most young wives are repaid for the hours spent in studying domestic science after they have organized a good working system, running with little fiction, and they daily derive the pleasure of managing such a home. All enjoy what they can do well; so the courses of domestic science in high school, besides raising the standard of life in the home, have the added advantage of increasing the enjoyment of many housewives. So we would urge all girls to make use of the opportunities offered ina domestic science course to the high school curriculum. N. G. S. 1898 OUTSIDE 0! we bear the sears of battle, Gained in life’s unending strife; We’ve drunk from the cup of sorrow To the last bitter dregs of life; Rut somehow when memory takes us To the days that have long since gone Our eyes gleam with light, long banished, Our lips catch the lilt of a song. It may be “The Old Oaken Bucket. Or a jumble of school-boys' lore; Words may be trite, tune may be old, But it gives us a glimpse once more Of the past; the old red school house, And the treasures of memory’s store That issue in dear vanished voices From behind the long closed door. VALE The light of dear eyes may call thee To the hills of Arcady’s shore; But fate and the will of the gods that be Hath closed forever the door. We stood waiting without the pale Of the shrine where the faithful adore, And listen in silence and soul travail To the sound of a closing door. Oh! that some hand of kingly grace Might lighten our burden so sore, And give but a glimpse of thy dear face Ere it closes forever the door. Theodore G. Gronert—1904. EXTRACTS FROM A DIARY fept. 10, 1901:—During recess the big fellows said they would have to initiate me into high school by giving me the “bumpers.” It took five of them to do it though. .Just wait until I am a Junior or maybe a Sophomore then I will see that those green ones now in the eighth grade will get theirs. My, but these seats are hard. Miss Loeper called on me in Algebra and I did not know anything about the problem. As long as algebra is of no use why do they make it so hard by using so many X, Y and Z‘s. I could improve it by only having X and only one unknowm quantity. It certainly is one big unknown quantity to me We would have a whirlwind of a foot ball team if there were only more big fellows like ‘Doc” Wallin, “Kutz” Lacy, “Buck” Sleight am, “Chancy” Blanchard and George Brenner. “Ku z” is going to play full back. He plays quarter on the city team. Sept. 10, 1903:—There is Bob” Bennette cracking his jaw again. He gets out his handkerchief as if to blow his nose and then makes that awful noise. Wonder howr he does it. My, but it is late. I must get busy and rewrite this “Dutch.” I do not see why Miss Brand wants me to rewrite this, for I do not see where I can make any changes, as 1 looked up the words in the German dictionary and know’ that they are correct. Just asked Mabel noehler about the stufF when Mr. Kolb came unexpectedly into the room. He asked me if I wanted anything. I said, “Yes Sir.” And then I got it. His lecture was something about people, who, not having honor enough to re'rain from whispering wrhen he was out of the room, should have their names blazoned in fire upon the blackboard. He can be awfully sarcastic. Dec. 10. 1903: LeGrand Dyke brought a squirrel’s tail to school and Bob Bennette pinned it on Tom Brower's back. Bob’s a circus. Poor LeGrand! He cannot keep his apples any longer in his pockets than he could in his dinner pail. But he never gets angry when he loses them. Why is it some people are naturally good. Nobody w'ould ever imagine LeGrand doing anything wrong. 1 am glad it is almost four o'clock. Hope I will not have to split any wood tonight for there w ill be a big crowd down to the slough playing hockey on the ice. March 29. 1904:—At our class meeting we elected Elma Glenn as president and selected pink and blue as our colors, also decided to buy some class pins. We will show the other classes when we get our yells learned. Roy Walker from Boscobel is going to school here. That’s great for he is heavy and ought to make a good full back. Nov. 12, 1904 Wish I could have stayed in bed. Oh, but I am siifF and sore, but couldn’t let on at home or mother would not let me play foot ball again. We beat Lansing twenty to nothing on our own grounds. How Paul Herold did yell. He’s a good sport. Oh my, there goes my literature class and I have not looked into my book. Well, it’s a case of another blufT. E. R. Benson—1905. ALU 1887 Maria Hunt, Mrs. DeRode Sayre Ave., Lexington, Ky. Mattie Blancher, Mrs. L. Amerphol, 115 Clark St. Janesville, Wis. Martha Schroeder, deceased. Maggie O’Malley, Mrs. Kavauaugh, 1237 Jackson St., La-Crosse, Wis. Mary Oswald, Mrs. A. Lasche, Milwaukee, Wis. 1888 Maud Stackpole, deceased. Lizzie Chase, Mrs. H. Nebel, 134-S 10th St., LaCrosse, Wis. Libbie Helwig, deceased. 1889 Maud Blancher, Mrs. P. Farrell, 6132 Greenwood Ave., Chicago, 111. R. Irving Halsey Mazomanie, Wis Charles Case Prairie du Chien, Wis. Lena Sims, Mrs. J. Sylvester, 749 Varnum St., Washington, D. C. 1890 Mamie Hunt 369 N Broadway, Lexington, Ky. Nora Bull, Mrs. E. Froelich, Menominee, Wis. Flora Barnes, Mrs. W. Cassie, 460 E. College St., Oberlin, O. Theodore Menges 246 Western Ave, Waterloo, la Robert Rienow Independence. Ia. Mam:e Collins Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1891 Theodore Schumann, deceased. Laura Halsey, Mrs. Krage Mazomanie, Wis. Stella Hobbs, Mrs. J. Andrews. Monteviedo, Minn. Jfessie Case, Mrs. H. Beach, 1011-17 Ave., S: E. Minneapolis, M N I Minn, Belle Boucher, Mrs. P. Brown, Bruce, Wis. Carrie Bertholet, Mrs. F. Hopkins, Toledo Ohio Emma Matthews, Mrs. J. Bieloh, Freeborn St., Austin, Minn. Nellie Chase, Mrs. M. Rhein, 212 Kingward St., Brainard, Minn. Alex Fredrick, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Nelda Bosch, Mrs. J. Braeher, 410-21 St. N. Portland, Oregon 1892 Wm. Schumann, 5327 Lewton Ave., Oakland, Cal. Pira Van Vickie, Mrs. Case, Racine, Wis. Agnes Duffy, Chicago, 111. Vira Hobbs, Mrs. Vincen, St. Paul, Minn. Etta Fairfield, Sioux City, la. Susan Heaton, Mrs. V. Keeman, Dubuque, la. Mable Benson, deceased. Mamie McCloskey, Mrs. P. Conley, Milwaukee, Wis. Addie Loeper, Hibbing, Minn. Pearl Dietrich, Mrs. A. Long, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Frank Hunt, Boston, Mass. Fred Hobbs, 920-9th St. Beloit, Wis. Jennie Corcoran, Mrs. J. V. Timmins 3324 Pillsbujy Ave, Minneapolis, Minn. George Fredrick, Buffalo, N. Y. 1893 Maggie Reiser, Mrs. M. Vero, Thomas Kelly Dr. Louis Corcoran Emery Lacy Jennie Johnson, Mrs. W‘ Emerson Mable Rienow, Mrs. Evans Mamie O'Malley, Mrs. J. Lawless Wausau, Wis. Chicago, III. Rock Rapids, la. Miles City, Montana Prairie du Chien, Wis. Elkador, Iowa Wauzeka, Wis Laura Raffuf, deceased. Joseph Opat, 920 Kensau St., Milwaukee, Wis Mattie Loveland, deceased Alice Bull, Mrs. W. Towner, 2332 Jackson St. Dubuque, la. 1894 Edna Dietrich, deceased Charles Karnopp, deceased. Robert Carter Chicago, 111. Carrie Cherrier, Mrs. Partch Oelwin, la. Edward Martner, 808 S. Lombard St., Oak Park, 111. Thomas Fogarty, deceased. George Miller Gaslyn, Wis. Eva Chase Austin, Minn. Melvin Ishmeal, deceased. Chas. Miller Chicago, 111. Frank Cron St. Paul, A linn. 1895 Hampton Allen Julia Johnson, Mrs. F. Haupt; Ada Fuller, Mrs. F. Crowley Maude Webster Mabel McReynolds Stasia Zeman Peter Martinek Ethel Blancher. 0132 Greenwood ave, Matilda Griesbach, Mrs. I. Shultz, Janesville, Wis. Canada Prairie du Chien, Wis. Madison, Wis. Washington, D. C. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Dubuque, la. Chicago, 111. 108 N. Chatlan st. 1896 Hattie Evert, Mrs. F. C. Appell, 816—H. st. Sacramento, Cali. Ada Whaley, Mrs. C. Briggs Platteville, Wis. Katie Foshag, Milwaukee, Wis. Laura Cherrier Prairie du Chien, Wis. Edna Miller Prairie du Chien, Wis. Francis Zeman Frank Bassett, Lydia Hesse Mabel Wright, deceased Otto Wendt, John Thomas Kitty Kirdy Nona Deary George Reynolds Melia Loomis Matthias Swaboda Alvina Kasparek, deceased Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1897 182-16th ave, Council Bluffs, la. Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1210-16th street Sum� rior, Wis. Chicago, 111. Chicago Heights, Chicago, 111. Prairie du Chien, Wis. LaCrosse, Wis. 1136-4th st. Santa Monica, Cal. Milwaukee, Wis. 1898 Minnie Case Duluth, Minn. Gertrude Marvin, Mrs. Johnson Dexter, Minn. Karl Seeber, La Moine, la. Carrie Thomas Chicago. III. Ida Slightam, Mrs. St. John 16 N Broom st., Madison, Wis. May Burns, Mrs. F. Finn Madison, Wis. 826 2 Greenfield A , Milwaukee, Wis. Herman Knopps, Jessie Sage Minnie Griesbach Nellie Stackland, Mrs. N. Sage Angie Beach, Mrs. Bosworth Nettie Otto 1899 Prairie du Chien, Wis Prairie du Chien, Wis. Fullerton, Cal. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Henry Bailey Ralph Dietrich Frank Hobbs. Loyd Horsfall Anna Roth, Mrs. S. Knight Bessie Ward, Mrs. J. Paris Langton, Kansas Mazomanie, Wis Idaho Fort Adams, Rhode Island 130 S. 10th st. LaCrosse, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Mamie Chase Milwaukee, Wis. Katheryn Heaton, Mrs. S. Hoffman, 117 Eagle Point ave, Dubuque, la. Adeline Hobbs, Mrs. H. Sells Kankakee. III. Joseph McDonald Minneapolis, Minn. Mabel Ryder, Mrs. Rafferty, 304 N. Y. Life Bldg. Chicago, III. 1900 Hattie Wallin, Mrs. Sauderson Minnesota, Minn. Jennette Martner 2969 Grand Blve., Detroit. Mich. Lulu Chase, deceased John McDonald Eugene, Oregon Carrie Griesbach, Mrs. C. Wachter, 15 W. 33d st. Minneapolis, Minn. 1901 Queen Horsfall, Mrs. W. R. Graves, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Jay Ryder, 1819 Charles st. La Crosse, Wis. Abbie Lewis, Mrs. E. Marsh Ruth McDill Sal lie Deary Josephine Corn ford Goldie Allen, Mrs. E. Dietrich Chas. Blancher, Bessie Glen, Mrs. J. Pendelton Ida Brainard, Mrs. J. Mar ham Claudine Allen. Mrs. H. Koch Marie Lagan, Mrs. E. Rowen, Minneapolis, 1902 Chicago, III. Spooner, 111. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Pra rie du Chien, Wis. Aberdeen, S. Dak. Elkador, la. Turton, S. Dak. Watkins, Montana 2724-18th ave. S. Minn. Marie Griesbach, Mrs. D. Slightam Prairie du Chien, Wis Lelah Ragan, Mrs. Pierstorf, Gotham, Wis. George Brenner Oregon City, Oregon, Edna Mitchell, Jennie Weisenberger, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Oscar Wallin, David Slightam, Orlando Lacy, 1903 Dot Lewis, Emma Kasparek, Mrs. F. England, Wyrem Michell, Mayme Miller, Rayme Mitchell, Mrs. F. Higgs, Jennie Wallin, 1904 Naches, Washington Prairie du Chien, Wis. Girard, Montana Boscobel, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Effingham, III. Gaslyn, Wis. Ellendale, N. D. Naches, Washington Francis Robb Ressie Marvin Addie Harris, Mrs. A. Kieser, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Sophie Zeman, Mrs. John Kapple, 640 9th St. Milwaukee, Wis Leona Kie. er, Mrs. W. E. Utendorfer, Harvey, N. D. Theodore Gronert. Beaver Dam, Wis. Alice Borgending, Mrs. F. Hobbs, 920-9th St., Beloit Wis Lottie Jones. 127 Haight St., SanFrancisco, Cal. 1905 Elma Glenn Mary Wahin, Edward Benson, Mabel Poehler, Winifred Sillge, Mrs. A. Henkle, 1906 Madison, Wis. Seattle. Wash. 306-15th St.. Milwaukee. Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Middleton, Wis. Leona Ga row, Jessie Dietrich, Bessie Harris, Mrs. T. Markley, Gertrude Christie, Mrs. A. Enke, Anna Foran, Margaret Paris, Thomas Brower, Prairie du Chien. Wis. Pepin, Wis. Butte, Montana Wabasha, Minn. Spokane, Wash. Glen wood, Wis. Osage, Iowa Nellie Poehler, Dora Campbell, Mrs. A. Fagan, 1907 Mattie Mehnert, Nellie Quilligan, LeGrand Dyke, deceased. Emily Pokorney, Carrie Martner, Ethel Reed, Van Brokaw, Archie Chandler, Harriet Pinkerton. Mrs. David Gardner, Madaline Quilligan, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Bridgeport, Wis. Eastman, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. 328 Lenden St.,Madison, Wis. 211 W. Troy St., Dothan, Ala. Pleasant Ridge la. Alberta Can. Naches, Wash. Platteville, Wis. Bessie Hickey, Alvira Wallin, Addie Allen, Herbert Herold, Dan Quilligan, Winter Evans, Hazel Brokaw, Hattie Mehnert, Ethel Wetzel, 1909 Hattie Keopp Jessie Atchison, Mrs H. Henderson Joe Schwartz, deceased. Maud McDaniels Minnie Hurlbut, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Rewey, Wis. Watkins, Montana Viola, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. LaFarge, Wis. Eastman Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Avoca, Wis. Hackley, Wis. Wauzeka, Wis, 135 Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, 111. 1910 Lawrence Kieser Prairie du Chien, Wis. Joe Schweiger, 1863 S. Central Park, Chicago, 111. Iva Coleman Prairie du Chien, Wis. Francis Halpin Bow Island, Canada Esther Harding Elport, la. Gladys Bauer Boscobel, Wis. 1911 Katherine Gronert, 127 S. 9th St. LaCrosse, Wis. Ella Wetzel Prairie du Chien Wis. Roy Hurley N. W. Uni. 31 Lake St., Chicago, 111. Ida Mariner 315 N Murray St., Madison, Wis. Clara Standorf Wauzeka, Wis. Ruth Collins Normal school, LaCrosse, Wis. Bertha Brown Excelsior, Wis. Mark Collins, 4125 Jackdau St., San Diego, Cal. 1912 Elmer Wachter Prairie du Chien, Wis Mayme Cecka Prairie du Chien, Wis- Stella Caya Prairie du Chien, Wis- Clyde Miller Bagley, Wis- Hazel Copsey Ferryville, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Mertie Griesbach Edith Speck Prairie du Chien, Wis. Florence Thomas Prairie du Chien, Wis. Mae Stehr Mona Wagner, deceased. Prairie du Chien, Wis.. Fred Bruckmann Ambrose, N. Dakota Marie Walters Wauzeka, Wis. Florence Ziel, Normal school, LaCrosse, Wis. The Largest Enaraviag Establishment in the United Stales spccia ing in QUALITY ENGRAVINGS or COLLEGE ANNUALS BUHEAUOFE N G RAVINGSNC. DAY AND NICHT SERVICE MINNEAPOLIS OMAHA DES MOINES MILWAUKEE YOU HARD TO FIT MEN! You Fellows who are odd built—stout or short, short-stout or tall-stout, or lean and slim or extra large—you are the men who will find here tailor made clothes that will fit you right, for We Make a Specialty of Fitting Men of Uncommon Build Next time you want a suit, drop in and see how well we can please you. We will show you some surprising values at $15.00 $18.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 THE FASHION The Style Store for Men and Boys RED CROSS PHARMACY V. B. Ackerman, Registered Pharmacist Drugs, School Books, Paints and Oils and Druggists Sundries Corner Bluff and Minnesota Streets OPPORTUNITY Recognizes the man who works Keeps his Eyes open And has a Bank Book Bank of Prairie du Chien TBa© IFram® dlon CM®® SiMGsram The leading institution of the northwest for the treatment of Rheumatic and Chronic diseases. “WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY” Is an old and very true saying, and in nothing does it apply with more force than in the matter of saving money. Everyone should save some part of his earnings as it is not what one earns but what he saves that makes wealth. Start a savings account this month with CRAWFORD COUNTY BANK M. MENGES, President E. C. AMANN, Cashier L. CORNELIUS, Vice-Pres. F. S. CLINTON, Asst. Cash. THIS PRAIRIE DOG (Many think it dog-gone good Printing) Was Printed at The Courier Quality Print Shop Are you particularO about your printing • Woolley Thompson Dry Goods and Gents Furnishings, everything new and up-to-date at all times. We invite you to inspect our lines. Agency for Strauss Bros. Tailors Chicago. Viola Creamery Company Manufacturers of PURITY ICE CREAM Phone 69. Prairie du Chien, Wis. W. R. GRAVES J. S. EARLL GRAVES EARLL Attorneys at Law Prairie lu Chien, Wisconsin Cecka Robejsek The leading Shoe Dealers Fine footwear for Ladies and Gentlemen. All the latest styles. All leathers. Try us next time. Fine Repairing a Specialty Carpets and Rugs Trunks and Suits Cases GRELLE BROS. Headquartess for Ladies and Gents furnishing. Our stock of Ladies,’ Men’s and Juniors suits, coats and dresses are now complete. We'invite your inspection. HENRY WHALEY Dealer in fine furniture, window shades, rugs, wall paper and Window glass. UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING Phone 1 Prairie du Chien, Wis. Garvey’s Pharmacy The Rexall Store The Students headquarters For School Books and Supplies Prescription Experts We invite you to call Phone 16 Horsfall Lumber Company BUILDING MATERIAL Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin MAY NICHOLS Artistic Photography WORK GUARANTEED The “PARIS” Studio, Michigan Street Phone 114 Prairie du Chien, Wis. Campbell O’ Shaughnesey Livery, Feed and Sale Stable CITY CAB LINE Phone 40 for good livery or bus service Prairie du Chien, Wis. The Walk-Over Shoe Store We beg to announce to the public that we carry an up-to-date shoe stock in this city Men’s, Ladies and Childrens shoes. It is our intention to cater to every class and demand and therefore we have in stock the finest selection of shoes of every description. Our fine stock is always displayed for inspection. Patrons will receive special attention. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Dont forget the Walk-Over Store. F. VANEK Zeman McCIoskey Leading Clothiers Gents Furnishers This Store is the Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx Clothes. Also the Celebrated Florsheim Shoes We solicit your trade. THE JEWEL CASKET L. CORNELIUS, Prop. First-class stock of Watches, Jewelry, Silver ware, Clocks and Optical goods. Kodaks and kodak supplies. Mail orders filled. Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin IHfensM Hogd©® Sdmd% Fnirsf} Glass Mad© $ A .'pier dlay Maib S4re«d Flh®a© 144 Prairie du Chien Steam Laundry KUCHENBECKER JOHNSON, Props. We wash everything but the Baby We return everything but the Dirt Phone 169 The Pantorlum FRANK CARDIN, Prop. Our Specialty CLOTHES CLEANED AND PRESSED Agent for made-to-order suits by Ed. A. Price Co. T. M. MURPHY DRY GOODS COATS SUITS RUGS Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Kieser Brothers -Furniture Dealers- Everything New and Up-to-Date UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING A Specialty Phone 75 Prairie du Chien, Wis. All the news All the time Crawford County press The Favorite Home Paper Phone 11 Prairie du Chien Commercial Hotel F. E. GARROW, Prop. FIRST CLASS ACCOMODATIONS Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Fred A. Bull, Oph. D. Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician Phone 35 Prairie du Chien, Wis. Prairie du Chien Creamery Co. Manufacturers of Pure Food Ice Cream and Fancy Creamery Butter Dealers in milk and Cream. Cash paid for eggs and cream. H. H. Clark DENTIST Phones: Office 157 Residence 48R Prairie du Chien Wis. Carrow and Higgins Grocers Your everyday wants are our constant study and we feel sure that we can please you. Cor. BlulT and Church Sts. I’hone 25 THE GOTHIC For Quality Job Printing Phone 192-2r L. C: SMRCINA Scherlin Kaiser The Grocers We are always expecting you to come in whenever you go to the post-office, next door. Phone 38 Hr. R. W. Falli.s DENTIST Over Crawford County Bank Phones: office 150 Residence 72 Make WIDMANN'S Your Headquarteis for everything in HARDEWARE Frank R. Honzel Always pays top Prices for PEARLS AND SLUGS DR.'F.'J. ANTOINE Physician and Surgeon Office over Crawford County Bank Phone: Office 130, Residence 10 Special: Ear, Nose and Throat Prairie du Chien, - - Wisconsin I I The City Meat Market Dieerlch’s Barber Shop Wm. Dundon, Proprietor Fresh and Cured Meats Opposite Post office Fish and Poultry js Modem in Every Respect Phone 51 Prairie du Chien E. Dietrich, Prop. We Trade at CRAIG’S Meat Market Why Don’t You? Telephone 55 J. J. Dunne, Tailor Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing The Gokey Decorating Company New suits made to order The Latest 1 House painting, paper hanging, hard Fine line of samples by J. L. Taylor wood finishing, sign writing, sketches, anc Co. an{) estimates furnished. Wall papers varnishes, paints and oils in stock at H. W. GOLDSTEIN Holder of three diplomas. Your home eye expert. Glasses to fit the eyes and frames to fit the face. Phone 238. P. 0. Box 425 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin THE ARTIC right prices. We do the work in all its branches. Quick work our specialty. J. P. Zeman, Prop. Satisfaction guaranteed. See us on ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONS your next line of work-Edison and Victor Talking Machines Prairie du Chien Union Wachute’s The Store With Quick Service 1 Established 1862 Dr. Scanlan, M. D. Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted. Crawford County’s Prairie du Ohien; Visconsin Best Newspaper ANNUAL BOARD FINIS