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

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1917 volume:

Published Annually by the Junior Class of the Prairie du Chien High School MCMKWU Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin To those to whom we owe the deepest debt of gratitude, Our Parents, we, the Class of Nineteen Seventeen, affectionately dedicate this Annual PRAIRIE DOG The days are gone when Prairie Dog of old With face of steel, strong limbs, and snow-white hair Borne by his steed as swift and fleet as air, Rode forth to fight, a warrior brave and bold. No coward he, but victor ever, cold And proud, his name he e’er kept clean and fair. His forefathers, a hundred years did share The same ideals his character foretold. Upon his death-bed Prairie Dog did ask, His name be cherished o’er the country wide, And borne aloft o’er all the continent. Thus we Juniors, each year, bend to our tasks. And all to equal, hold we fast with pride To ideals high which Prairie Dog presents. —Arthur Beuthin COURSE OF STUDY FIRST YEAR 1st Semester Required Units 2nd Semester English English Algebra Algebra Elect-Two Units Physical Geography General Science Word Analysis, Business English Etc., Commercial Geography Latin Latin SECOND YEAR 1st Semester Required Units 2nd Semester English English Ancient History Ancient History ■•Elect-Two Units Botany and Agriculture Botany and Agriculture Commercial Arithmetic Bookkeeping II Latin Latin THIRD YEAR 1st Semester Required Units 2nd Semester Mediaeval History Modern History Geometry Elect-Two Units Geometry English III German Latin Stenography and Typewriting Bookkeeping III English III German Latin Stenography and Typewriting Commercial Law and Economics FOURTH YEAR 1st Semester Required Units 2nd Semester Physics IV American History and Civics English German Latin Stenography and Typewriting-Advanced Algebra Physics IV American History and Civics Elective Two Units English German Latin Stenography and Typewriting 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 have extra work. English may be substituted for History. By special permission one-half unit of Bookkeeping 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 desire to take it. Rhetorical work is required of all students. Page Four EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief__________________________James Sime Business Manager_______________________________Arthur Beuthin Literary___________________Zalus Copper, Clara Boldt Class Editor____________________________________Lewis Potratz Assistants Seniors_____________Ethel Swingle, Wallace Brunson Juniors_____________Beulah Peacock, Milton Gremore Sophomores__________________Ellen Ward, William Smith Freshmen__________________Eleanor Ziel, Irvin LaBonne Athletic____________Hazel Finney, Daniel LaRiviere Lyceum____________________________Catherine Gillitzer Music__________________________________Gladys Herold Humorous_______________Raymond Slamer, Marie Ivers Cartoons_________Dorothy Borgerding, Arthur Beuthin Diary______________________________Lucy Nickerson New Schemes_________Florence Milheim, Jay D. Lough Class Photographer_________________Clarence Kaiser Alumni_______________________Edna Dahmer, Susan Doner Page Five Board of Education t A. G. Kieser Henry Otto Henry Whaley Theodore Ziel Prairie du Chien, Prairie du U rah rah for Prairie. Praise to thee we sing, Praise to thee, our Prairie High Sc U rah rah for Prairie du Chien. Page Seven Faculty Nicholas Gunderson, Ph. B., University Wisconsin Supervising Principal and Mathematics Amalia Rosenbaum, Whitewater Normal and Gregg School, Chicago Commercial Subjects Bessie M. Torrance, B. A., Milwaukee-Downer College Languages Eleanor Wilbur, B. A., Milton College History Hazel M. Fuller, B. A., Beloit College English Roxy E. Cowin, Ypsilanti Normal Music and Drawing Robert J. Sutherland, Platteville Normal, Student Illionis University Science Page Nine OUR JANITOR Our janitor Mr. Steinbach, makes use of the broom From early in the morn, ’til late afternoon. A man is he who works all the day; Never worries about his troubles, but casts them away. His face is one of honesty and will; Always doing his work with a vim better still. He has now been with us for a space of nine years, And with his budget of work he brings g’ood cheer. The condition of the grounds, so beautiful and neat, Is in such a fine shape, it cannot be beat. His service in the buildings is appreciated by all; By the young and the old, by the large and the small. —A. B. ’17 Page Ten Senior Notes Motto—“ ‘Impossible’ is Unamerican.” Colors—Olive Green and White. Flower—Lily of the Valley. Officers President—Clara Lipke Vice President—Hugo Boeckh Secretary and Treasurer—Adelia Bittner. Page Eleven Robert William Armstrong Entered Sophomore year from Boscobel. President 3 ; Orchestra 2-3; Athletic Play 2-4; Class Play 2; Assistant Manager of Athletics 2-3-4; Baseball 3; Manager of 2nd team Basketball 3-4; “Happy and from care Pm free. Why aren’t they all contented like mo.” Clara Mathilda Berge Entered Sophomore from Minneapolis. Glee Club 2-3-4; Girls’ Sextette 3; Mixed Glee Club 3; Secretary and Treasurer of Glee Club 4. “My ideas are larger than my words.” Walter Arthur Beuthin Basketball 1-2-3; Base Ball 2-3; President of Lyceum 3; “Much study is a weariness to the flesh.” Page Twelve Adelia Marie Bittner Athletic Play 3-4; Class Secretary and Treasurer 4; Valedictorian; “Bright is her face with smiles, and words of gladness fall from her lips.” Hugo Boeckh Vice President of Class 2-3; Vice President of Lyceum 4; Athletic Play 2-3-4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Basket Ball 2nd team, 1-2-3; First Team 4; “My chief pleasure will always be to bother people.” Henry Clinton Contest 2; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Athletic Play 1-2-3-4; Basket Ball 2-3-4; Base Ball 2-3-4; “A labor I delight in— athletics.” Page Thirteen I H Alice Mae Fritschie Contest 1; Glee Club 2; “I love tranquil solitude and such society as is quiet, wise and good.” Edmund Walter Green Base Ball 2-3-4; Athletic Play 4; Boys’ Quartette 2; “It is better to have one friend of great value, than many frends who are good for nothing.” Andrew Joseph Hanzel Athletic Play 2-3-4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Basket Ball 2nd Team 3; First Team 4; Business Manager of Annual “Watch him! Th;s boy will make a name for himself.” I Page Fourteen ■ James Thomas Konichek Boys’ Glee Club 4; “One of those quiet, thoughtful fellows.” Mamie Pearl Kunzman Class Secretary and Treasurer 3; “Small in Stature, but large in works.” Helen May Leffard Contest 1-3 ; Athletic Play3; “To use the tongue in speech is great, but greater to refrain.” Page Fifteen ri� Helen Marie Lindner Orchestra 2-3; Athletic Play 2-3-4; Class President 1; Secretary and Treasurer of Lyceum 4; Captain and Manager of Basket Ball Team 3-4; “A good word and a smile for everyone.” Clara Ernestine Lipke Class President 4; Basket Ball 1-2-3; “She sees humor in all things.” Louise Asenth de Lorimer Girls’ Glee Club 1-2-3; Mixed Quartette 2-3; Athletic Pla y 1; Class Secretary and Treasurer 2; Girls’ Sextette 3; “A wee small maid, but dear to all who know her.” Page Sixteen Ruth Catherine McCIoskey Class Secretary and Treasurer 1; Glee Club 1; Athletic Play 4; “With head as sensible as heart is big.” John Malcolm O’Neil Contest 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Athletic Play 4; Basket Ball 4; “Genius finds its own road and carries its own lamp.” Charles Edward Phillipp Contest 2-3; Boys’ Glee Club 4; “He had no time to sport away the hours; All must be in earnest in a world like this.” Page Seventeen John Michael Rogers g Basket Ball 1-2-3-4; Captain 4; Athletic Play 1-2-3-4; Base Ball 2-3-4; Class Play 2; Boys’ Quartette 1-2-3; Mixed Glee Club 2-3; Boys’ Glee Club 4; President of Lyceum 4; Editor-in-Chief of annual 3; “In every rank, great or small, Tis the industry of such men that supports us all.” Violet Marie Runkel Glee Club 1; Contest 1; “A precious child.” Cecilia Marie Vanek Basket Ball 3-4; “She is a quiet lady.” Page Eighteen Junior Poem 1 Another year and then you’re through; Juniors do you realize that you Into this busy world shall be cast To fight your battles, first to last? No friend to guide, no word of cheer. Separation from chums so dear. But if you’ve gone at your work with a will And tugged and pushed, to gain the long hill, Then having gained it, you’ve conquered through strife One of many such battles to come in life. 2 Juniors, let us as a class together erect A standard so high that all shall respect; We should work, not shirk, all through the day, While working, work, or playing, play Why not consider your class as a clan And help out your members, wherever you can. Then when you’re gone, a memory will cheer And bring you happiness from year to year. No dark future will there be for you, If, when in school, to your work you are true. 3 Now Juniors, let us contemplate The trials that will be our fate, For in the future we go through There we’ll paddle our own canoe. And when our student days are o’er We shall leave the guiding shore To sail o’er the ocean wide and deep. There will be no helping hand, Nor any place we could call land In this turbulent world, that never sleeps. —Milton Gremore '17 Page Twenty-Three Class Prophecy “Hello, Ethel! Yes, I’ve just returned from a trip of several months over most of the United States. I heard you were home visiting so I came up to call on you as soon as I possibly could. When did I get back? Oh, I have been back just a week tomorrow. But tell me now what are you doing, I am anxious to know. So, you have risen to the position of Head Nurse in the Mercy Hospital in Los Angeles, Have you? That’s fine, I am so glad you like your work. WThat news have I heard about any of our classmates? Well, I’ve seen or heard of practically all the members of 1917. “I met Arthur Beuthin in California where he is the manager of the largest film house in America. And would you believe me! Wallace Brunson is one of his Comedy Stars “From California I went up to Oregon and Washington, and in Portland, where I stopped for a few days, I met Clara Boldt. She is teaching Domestic Science in the largest high school of the city. In Spokane, Wash., I found Zalus Copper, a vocal teacher in one of the high schools there. “On my return east I spent a few days in Montana and learned from a friend that the same J. D. Lough that was in our class, is a wealthy and prosperous ranchman of that state. I didn’t have a chance to see him as I could not stop off long enough. “Oh say, I just happened to think of something I wanted to tell you. I have been having some new gowns made and when looking over the fashions I found that Dorothy Borgerding is a leading designer of Ladies’ Fashions now and that her patterns are used in Paris almost as much as the Paris styles are worn in America.” “While spending a day in Minneapolis with friends, I just happened to pick up “The Suffragette Weekly,” and found to my great surprise that Edna Dahmer is the editor-in-chief. “Oh, of course, coming back to our own home state, Wisconsin, I suppose you know that Hazel Finney is Physical Director in the Wisconsin University? What, you didn’t know that? Oh yes, and I hear that she is very good too, and say, Daniel LaRiviere is our most up-to-date farmer, and they say he raises the best crops within a radius of many miles. “I stayed home a week and then started out again. I went to Chicago first to get me a new suit and some things I needed and you just can’t guess who I saw there. Well then I’ll tell you, it was Catharine Gillitzer. She is the head model in the cloak and suit department in Marshall Field Co. I met her there when I was picking out my suit. “Have I seen Marie Ivers? Oh yes, I went to Milwaukee to attend a lodge convention and while there was entertained by Marie at her home. Of course you knew she was married. Page Twenty-Four “What, jou didn’t hear about it? She has been married several years now and has a very dear little girl and her husband couldn’t be any nicer to her. What, oh, he is a rich banker there. “While there we were taken out riding in Clarence Kaiser’s car. He is agent now for the Buick auto, the same that he was so interested in when attending Prairie High. “You heard about that great murder case in Milwaukee didn't you? Well, William Smith is the leading detective. He is in the secret service work of the government. “I next started for New York but on my way there I stopped off at Niagara and while there I heard Raymond Slamer lecture. He is a very famous lecturer and people go many miles to hear him. “I finally arrived in New York and Susan Doner met me at the train. Marie had told me she was there so I wired her to meet me and she did. She is head fitter for the National Cloak Company. “She said that she has often seen Milton Gremore, who is a dancing master, teaching the latest dances in a large dancing parlor there in New York. “From New York I went to Boston and while there I took in one of the largest moving picture features ever shown there. Ellen Ward was the leading lady. I understand she is a noted actress now and commands a large salary. “One evening I attended a concert by The Boston Symphony Orchestra, and you can imagine how absolutely bewildered I was to find Gladys Herold their Soprano Soloist. “I thought you would be surprised to hear that. Yes, I went to Washington next and visited the capitol, where James Sime is serving his country as United States Treasurer. He told me that Florence Milheim is private secretary of the President, and that Lewis Potratz is a wireless operator for the government. “No, I didn’t stop again until I reached Florida. I stopped at Pensacola, where they have the large university for girls. There I found Eleanor Ziel, teaching German, Latin, French and Greek, and they say she is one of the best teachers the University has ever had. She took me all through the buildings and while looking through their library I found several books written by Lucy Nickerson. She is a very popular author and her books are read in many countries. “When coming home I was seated very comfortably in the parlor car when some one sitting opposite me attracted my attention by continually looking at me. “Becoming annoyed, I returned his searching look and who should I recognize but Irvin LaBonne. He told me he had recently fallen heir to a large fortune and so was now taking life easy. “Goodness, is that six o’clock? I had no idea I was talking so long. Yes, it was an interesting vacation, and I did enjoy seeing all our old classmates. “But I must hurry home to supper. Goodbye Ethel! come down to see me before you go back, won’t you ” —Beulah Peacock. Page Twenty-Five Sophomore Notes OFFICERS President—Claude Sime Vice President—Loren Peacock Secretary and Treasurer—Mabel Speck Eliese Boeckh Louis Bush Carrie Craig Oscar Fritschie Kenneth Green Esther Gremore Myrtle Hintze Esther Karnopp Frank Kasparek Edna Miller CLASS ROLL Loren Peacock Louise Rowley Elleaner Ryerson Sallie Schultz Muriel Schnug Claude Sime Mabel Speck Mae Weighner Raymond Zeman Page Twenty-Seven Sophomore Name Favorite Song Eliese Boeckh Wait for the Wagon (Delivery) __ Carrie Craig ? Louis Bush When you’re a long long way from home Oscar Fritschie Flow gently, sweet Afton Esther Gremore The sweetest flower that grows-_ Kenneth Green Casey Jones Myrtle Hintze She’s ma’ Daisy Frank Kasparek Its a long long way to Tipperary Esther Karnopp Roses bring dreams of you Edna Miller I want what I want when I want it Loren Peacock Give my regards to Mabel Louise Rowley Dixie Elleaner Ryerson Dreams, just Dreams Claude Sime I want to go back to the farm__ Edward Sima I should worry Muriel Schnug When I waltz with you Sallie Schultz Sallie in our alley Mabel Speck Has anybody here seen Kelly?-_ Mae Weighner Pansies for thoughts Raymond Zeman Snooky Ookums Page Twenty-Eight Directory Favorite Pastime Ultimatum Counting the Stars . _ Suffragette _ Viewing Bluff Street Spinster Lady Going for Treasure German Officer Reading Milton . _ Farmer _ _ Just being good Head Nurse Jitney Joy Riding . _ Missionary to the Zulus Never has any time to pass Cartoonist for “Daily News”. __ Giving the class a laugh _ Plasterer Silence _ Farmer's Wife Devouring Peanuts Manicure Artist Smiling Barber _ Making Candy Divorced _ _ Doing Nothing Musician Doing the Castle Walk Bridge Workman Being 0. K. _ _ Peddler _ _ _ Inspecting Colleges . _ Married Getting Excited Teacher _ Exercising Hair Dresser Eating Ice Cream Milliner Buying Neckties Deliveryman Page Twenty-Nine Freshman Notes OFFICERS President—Harold Pardis Vice President—Alma Titus Secretary and Treasurer—Thelma Greisch CLASS ROLL Halvin Anderson Richard Beuthin Adela Boeckh Bernadette Caya Louis Crawford Marie du Charme Lillian Dohse William Ertel Elmer Evert Helen Etterlie Dan Fagan Michael Foley Ben Foran Lloyd Gaulke Thelma Greisch Lawrence Groenert Berniece Harris Beatrice Ingle Lucy Lanka Walter Leffard Helen Martner Roy McCloskey Mary McWilliams Maurice Nugent Milton Otto Harold Pardis Beatrice Potratz Una Schneyer Alvin Schweiger Edward Sima Anna Sime Regina Sletmark Orvis Staben Alma Titus Selma Thompson Henry Vanek Christina Vavruska Page Thirty-One Freshman Lullaby Hush a bye! oh Freshies dear, Close your eyes in slumber sweet, Soothed by Sophomore year so near, Tucked away in bed so neat. Senior glory, Junior quests Mar not thy peaceful dreams this night; Close thy troubled eyes and rest, Let not learning thy pleasures blight. Girlish dolls, boyish toys Pack away in attic lone and far, Put aside these childish joys, For High School now demands your care. Algebra quiz, science exam, Make you pale with fear and fright. But when you reach your Junior year Of all your worries—they are but slight. —Eleanor Ziel ’17. Page Thirty-Two Literary A DREAM VERSUS A REALITY There was a great deal of talk in the “Green River” High fjchool about self-government in “our school.” The Principal wondered how it really would work. Some one suggested to him that he might try it and see. Immediately a picture of a perfect school beamed in his mind. Then he could be good friends with every one in school. No more squabbling with parents over some reckless off-spring. In fact, he could stand back and look on while others did the governing. An executive committee of the most responsible students would be elected to see that the student made rules were obeyed. Each student would do what was honorable and right for him to do. In times of examinations, the teachers would give the questions and leave the room and when they had finished writing, the pupils would sign a pledge that they “had neither given nor received aid.” The school room would be a quiet and pleasant retreat for a tired professor—“Will you try it?” “Yes, oh yes, I beg your pardon,” said the Principal, awakening from his reverie. “Yes, I believe we will try it.” So it was that on a bright morning in May the Honorable Chester Wheaton found himself elected head of the executive committee, with Lillian Wallen, Dorothy Carr, Donald Graves and Henry Warren, as his colleagues. This was a novelty and they were all anxious for something to do, so they seized upon a poor frightened Freshman who happened to be dreaming of his home and was neglecting his lesson. It went hard with the Freshie. They determined to be severe and the Freshman was released on the condition that he would promise never to look up from his books or even smile at one of his classmates again. School went along smoothly for a. few days. The Freshmen and Sophomores were watched with sharp eyes. At last a Senior notified Chester that Harold Camden, a Junior, had thrown a note in class. He was summoned before the committee one day at 11:50. The committee members were all hungry; therefore they were merciless. “Harold,” said Chester sternly. “We have been informed that you have thrown a note in class. Why can’t you behave and save us all this bother? What shall we do to him?” “Make him stay ten minutes after school,” suggested Lillian Wallen. “No, throw him out,” said Donald Graves. “You do and I’ll never take you to the movies again. Besides remember the nickel you owe me,” said Harold. Page Thirty-Three “Oh, let’s let him off on good conduct; Harold is a nice boy and a fine dancer,” said Dorothy Carr. So Harold was dismissed. The next day Chester discovered Burnie Johnson, a Sophomore, looking through one of the teacher’s class books. Now that was certainly a complicated case. The committee was sorely perplexed. “Let’s ostracize him,” said the ominous Henry. The Sophomore was terrified, but after making sure that no Freshman was looking, he remembered that he was a Sophomore, so he drew himself up defiantly and said, “Oh, its all very well for you to talk, Henry Warren, but you seem to have forgotten that I have passed a great many notes for you and that you are one of the boys who were wanted for hazing young Palmer.” Henry grew red and after a hurried consultation, the committee decided that Burnie knew too much, so he was dismissed. By this time the committee were heartily sick of dallying with the lower classmen so they experienced much relief when one of the teachers told Chester that something would have to be done with Billy Brown, a Senior, “I simply cannot have him in any of my classes. He seems to have no conscience,” she said despairingly. The committee notified Billy that he was to appear at the office at 3 :50 but they waited until five and he did not appear. The next morning he was brought before the committee. He considered it a great joke but when he saw that they meant business he grew sullen and would neither answer their questions nor listen to their denunciations, so he was expelled. The next morning he appeared at school only to be notified by the Professor that the committee would be backed up by him. Then Billy’s father appealed to the Professor, only to be told the same thing. The committee had really fulfilled its office for once. In a few days, Chester was told that Ruby Benson had been using notes in class and that the teacher would give her no mark until something was done. This was unusual, for up to this time boys were the only ones to break the rules. The girls on the committee were always bragging that “the girls would show the boys how to act.” Now, the three boys were triumphant. “You see, Dorothy, the girls are not so good after all,” said Chester. “But it’s her first offense and I’m sure she didn’t mean anything by it,” said Dorothy. “Besides, this is the first girl we have had to punish,” protested Lillian. When Ruby entered the office, she smiled very sweetly at the girls and spoke a friendly “Hello” to the boys. “Oh girls, have you heard of the picnic we are going to have Saturday? Sixteen of us are in school here. Can you guess who they are? You two girls are invited. Genevieve told me to ask you. You’ll go of course ” Ruby was anxious to change the ideas of the committee members. Page Thirty-Four The boys were deeply interested. “Are we invited?” “Of course, we take you along to carry the baskets.” Then punishing Ruby was forgotten and they fell to discussing the picnic. When the meeting broke up, Ruby was dismissed. “You won’t do it again will you, Ruby?” was all that was said. Everyone began to decide that a committee of students could not govern a high school, so the Professor announced that “Student Self-Government does not seem to work in our school.” The pupils on the committee were very thankful that the idea was abolished. After that brief period, quietness ruled in the “Green River” High School. Lucy Nickerson ’17. THE TRIALS OF A YOUNG ACROBAT Into this beautiful city of ours, a carnival company once journeyed, for the sole purpose, probably, of showing to the inhabitants of our fair metropolis, for certain specified sums, such actions, exhibitions, attractions, etcetera as were unusual in our walks of life, and did, without a doubt, intend to influence minds, young and old, to imitate their feats. Among the carnival company was one, who thrilled the minds and hearts of all who saw him, by rid'ng down an incline on a bicycle, and after some three or four thrilling seconds of riding, dropped into a tank of water, which act completed his exhibition. Now, at that time, there happened to be, among the younger generation of our chosen place of habitation, one in whose mind this feat excelled all others and after studious comtemplation, this youthful prodigy was convinced in his own mind that he was, with scarcely a doubt, the one, above all others, best fitted both intellectually and physically to duplicate the feat. As those who are familiar with topography of the lower part of our city, no doubt know, the river bank is rather long and sloping and well suited for our hero’s performance. It was also apart from the eyes of the curious at certain hours, which was, of course, an added attraction, and this, together with the natural advantages, caused our hero, after due deliberation, to select this '.deal spot as the place for the performance. He had no bicycle, but he had a discarded baby carriage with four perfectly good wheels and as many axles which counted most in a case such as this anyhow. This ancient vehicle was finally chosen and in the dead of night was towed to the scene and secreted in preparation for the feat to be performed in the morning. The next day dawned fair and bright and the would-be-performer was soon on the scene. All was made ready. The acrobat climbed into the conveyance, keeping a firm grip on one of the Page Thirty-Five wheels. As can easily be imagined our hero did not have as mature a mind as Napoleon and did not, therefore, take into consideration the geographical details necessary to make a hazardous undertaking such as lu was now engaged in, a success, and it was not until he had loosened his hold on the wheel and was careering on his glorious way to fame that he noticed the rock near the foot of the incline directly in his path. The vehicle struck the rock as a matter of course with the result that it stopped, as any Physics student could easily ascertain on being informed that the rock, as far as the carriage was concerned, was an immovable object. But to return to the hero. His person left the carriage, a little prematurely, probably, but nevertheless in keeping with the purpose of the experiment, namely, to try to equal and if possible to enlarge upon the performance of his model. Some writers would no doubt proceed to tell you that he left the conveyance with perfect grace and that after describing a beautiful arc his body landed in the water with scarcely a ripple as the natural result of the aforesaid graceful movements, and that after submerging he came to shore amid the applause of the assembled multitude (?) and departed for his residence immediately, feeling that he far excelled his teacher; but as I aim to tell the truth, a description such as that would not be in keeping with my aim, so I will relate the bare facts. Our hero left the carriage not in a graceful manner but head first; his course described a straight line for the water’s edge, our hero landing with a mighty splash. His rosy visage was despoiled by a thick coating of blue mud, which, however beautiful when otherwise seen, did not improve the looks of our hero. After carefully washing that part of his body which had come in contact with the blue mud the young acrobat lay on the slope thinking, as my readers no doubt do, that performance was far from a success.” James Sime THE EFFECTS OF “SELF RELIANCE” At the beginning of the second semester Miss Wilbur announced the joyful news that the Junior English class would study Emerson’s famous essay “Self Reliance.” The work progressed and many a Junior heart beat fast at such words as these, “Trust thy self,” “Dare to do as you wish” and “Do as your conscience bids you.” But at length many discussions were held as to whether Mr. Emerson’s idea would hold good, and in desperation the much tried teacher told them to follow the idea of Self Reliance as put forth by Mr. Emerson. What a chance for the juniors to express themselves ! History, as every one who has studied it knows, is interesting in places and exceedingly dry in others. Martin felt that the Hundred Years’ War was one of the dry spots. He was becoming-restless, he wanted amusement. Then he remembered to “trust Page Thirty-Six himself.” Accordingly, his ears began to move, nay wiggle, and the girls behind him began to giggie. Mis Wilbur looked up and then said in irate tones ‘‘Martin: Martin sat up and explained. Miss Wilbur sighed. The last bell had rung and Beulah, our sweetest Junior, had not finished her conversation with E------Y a certain Senior. And she did so want to tell him something! Like a ray of light the words of the great essayist burst upon her. “Dare to do as you wish.” Soon a heavy wad of paper lay upon her desk. Then it went sailing through the air with a curve rivaling great Johnson’s, and fell right on the afore ment oned Senior’s desk. But Mr. Sutherland had also seen that curve, and he said in austere tones, “Beulah, bring me that note.” Beulah explained the idea of Self Reliance and so he said nothing. Self Reliance? James had not heard of this, for our sturdy Norseman was not taking English. And as good classmates always should, Eleanor explained the idea to him. He seemed to like the scheme. “How many have your trial balance?” Thus spoke Miss Rosenbaum on that never-to-be-forgotten morning. About half the class had their work and as Miss Rosenbaum was expounding unto them the benefits of study, James saw a fly on the black board going through many antics. Immediately James’ innate giggling propensities were aroused. “Do as your conscience bids you.” James began to giggle. The fly turned again. The giggle increased in volume and ended in a guffaw. “James, what is the trouble?” More giggles. After the trouble had been explained Mies Rosenbaum decided that experiments in Self Reliance were not for Bookkeeping class. After investigation Mr. Gunderson thought the same and once more the Juniors began to respect customs long known. —Ellen Ward. EXTRA!! MUSICALE!!! Saturday afternoon some of the citizens of Lowertown had the good fortune to be present at an amateur musicale given by the Lowertown High School students in the Honorable Herr Schmidt’s barn. The musicians showed remarkable talent and ability in the interpretation of their various selections. The admission was ten cents for reserved seats, and four for the others, provided you brought your own chair or stool along with you. The result of this requirement was a conglomeration of blocks of wood, express wagons, and a venerable tin can or two. It may as well be added right here that the seats were very comfortable, thanks to the efforts Page Thirty-Level of the various actors to hold the attention of all in the audience so closely that they forgot themselves. The first number was “Dixie” by the five piece orchestra composed of drum, horn, mouth organ, violin and comb. The members evidently paid more attention to the rhythm than to the harmony and the result was very pleasing. After some delay and evidently much confusion behind the scenes, the sheet rose. Ray Slamer, the famous tenor, appeared and gave a touching solo, “Her Pet Rooster.” The air became heavy with perfume as various pocket handkerchiefs were brought forth by several ladies in the audience. Next came a very pretty dance with the tambourine by Senorita Alma Titus, pupil of Carmencita. There was much enthusiasm over the appearance of the renowned prima donna, Fraulein Ziel. The song, “When its Fishing Time in Dear Old Charme,” was rendered so beautifully that the selection met with storms of applause and the encore was such a crowning-success that the singer was overwhelmed and very nearly buried by showers of bouquets. At this point the embarrasing situation was removed by the appearance of the clown, Claude Sime, with a lumbering wheel-barrow in which he deposited the bright marigolds and sun-flowers interspersed with dog tooth daisies fresh from the hot house. Herr Schmidt, the noted dancer, next gave a lively jig to the tune of a corn stalk fiddle cleverly managed by the virtuoso, Daniel LaRiviere. The intricate turns and twists were being executed quite gracefully when alas! the dainty toe of the dancing slipper found an unavoidable rise in the glassy platform and the classic nose of the unfortunate dancer lightly touched the floor. The curtain fell amid the applause of the audience and violent beatings of the drum. And now came the last and “best of all.” The audience waited patiently while the orchestra did its best to make itself heard above the hammering and racket behind the curtain. The noise was intermingled with howls of pain, once or twice from some poor unfortunate who was evidently an amateur at carpentering. In about twenty minutes the curtain rose. It showed a balcony scene with a huge silver moon “tipsily” suspended in the air. A small dark troubadour entered, strumming his guitar and casting-expectant glances at the window. Presently a beautiful lady clad in a graceful flowing gown, with her golden curls tossed all over her queenly head, stepped forth. “Is it thou, Benjamin ” she said. “Yes Anne. It is I. Is thy father hereabouts?” he asked, peering cautiously. Yes, and my aunt Esther too. Beware, my dear. They may learn any minute of your coming.” Page Thirty-Eight “Yes, love. ToinofroW flight at half after midnight I will be----” Hst!” said Anne. “They are coming.” And the disappointed lover had just time to toss Anne a note and beat a nasty retreat. Anne’s father, a tall, stately gray haired man now encereu, accompanied by Esther, the Duchess of Luxem-uurg. Anne s lather snarpiy reprimanded her for leaving her room wild uaue ner go uacK. The next scene showed the balcony the night following, .benjamin appeared with a ladder. He gave a low whistle and Anne entered wrapped in a cloak. Benjamin fixed the ladder and started up to help his queen descend. Alas! There was first a creak, then a groan. Anne uttered a frightened little shriek and with a crash the whole contraption fell to pieces and the poor heroine fell gracefully into the arms of Benjamin. What the outcome of this would have been, I do not know, for the actors were so disappointed at their misfortune that they had not the heart to finish. However, the whole house brightened up and was quite happy when the orchestra struck up “Herr Schmidt” in honor of the hospitality of the worthy who had so kindly let them use his barn. —Florence Milheim WRITING AN ESSAY The Juniors were reading “Emerson’s Essays.” The one on “Self Reliance’ ’had so many fine and good thoughts in it that Miss Wilbur decided that the pupils should compose an essay. They were given from one class period until the next, to complete a very good essay. The first question that came up was, “What is an essay?” Of course the proper place to find out is to go to the dictionary. The path to the dictionary in the corner was kept busy. Some consulted a small one first, and then, to make sure, went to the large one. Some declared that it was, “your opinion on some subject.” Others said, “No, it is anything dry and disagreeable.” The next thing to be done was to get a general idea of what some one else was going to write upon. Many wandered about aimlessly keeping a sharp look-out for an essay written by some Junior. After several useless tours of the school room, they went back to their seats disheartened. Not many students had been ingenious enough to get their essay, so there was not a very good chance of seeing one. If there was no other possible outlook, the last resort was to take “Emerson’s Essays” from the desk and search for an easy subject. “Trust Thyself” and “Original Ideas are best” both presented themselves but neither seemed satisfactory. The entire Page Thirty-Nine essay of “Self-Reliance” was studied through, but nothing appealed to them. Something was wrong with each subject. While all this confusion was going on, the time had gone quickly. Many precious periods had been squandered in thinking. At last, the period before the English class recited, one final effort was made. The first thought that entered the head was enlarged upon until the required two pages had been written. The essay was given to the teacher and a great weight lifted from the mind. —Zalus Copper. THE TALE OF A NEW STRAW HAT One day toward the end of May in the year 1916 Clara Lipke, president of Ye Senior Class walked boldly to the blackboard and wrote thereon these words—‘Senior Meeting’ 3:50 “G.” There was much wagging of tongues and shaking of heads among the Senior rows, for none knew the purpose of these words. After questioning their president they were told to “come and find out.” At the meeting the president announced to them that they were to have a Senior picnic. The great event was to take place on the following Sunday and each was told what he should bring; John, lemons; Hugo, pickles; etcetera. At last the fateful day arrived and the Seniors started off gaily for the hills. In honor of this grand occasion Henry wore a new straw hat, the object of great envy on Andrew’s pai’t. He gazed and gazed at it and then in a jocund manner tipped it over, saying, “Hats off before the ladies.” The “ladies” giggled and in consequence Henry wore an air of injured dignity all the way to the grounds. Here they played many games of which “London Bridge” seemed to be the favorite. Henry refused to play on the grounds of not knowing how and watched with infinite disgust the pranks of Hugo and Andrew. Then the table was set and dinner ready. Truly, that was a wonderful dinner! Such salads! and were better sandwiches ever made? All along Hugo had been noticing the demeanor of the aforesaid Hem-y and so he said in conciliatory tones “S’ matter Hank? Lovesick?” Henry, a-er glared. After dinner more games were played and this time hide-and-seek seemed to be the favorite. Jack especially distinguished himself by always being caught and never, under any circumstances catching anybody else. Taking advantage of a lull in the game, Cecelia and Louise decided to console Henry; but to no advantage; even the smiles from two pairs of brown eyes like Cecelia’s and Louise’s could not help Henry forget the injury Andrew had given his new hat. Noticing their failure, Hugo, Clara Lipke and Andrew held a private confab, and then went back to their games gayer than Page Forty ever. The happy spirits of these three kept the others playing and joking until the sun went down. And now as it was becoming dark they started for home, singing in a joyous and whole-hearted way “Tipperary.” They went down the long lane from the hills and were just coming to the Lowertown graveyard, when Miss Torrance suggested that they go through a field as Andrew had been telling her of a ghost that walked among the trees. “Uh, huh, I used to hear people tell about Sally somebody who was murdered here. They say she walks in the graveyard yet,” said Andrew. “Sure,” said Hugo, “I’ve heard about that ghost.” At that moment the wind parted the trees and a white shape seemed to flit among the branches. Perhaps it was only the moonbeams as they played upon the leaves, but to the awe-stricken Seniors it seemed to be alive. No! not alive! A spirit that floated instead of walked. “We’ll go by the field,” came a chorus from nearly all. Henry had not seen the vision and he laughed at them. “A ghost,” said he, “Pooh! I’m not afraid of an old story. I'm going right through the graveyard.” Hugo looked darkly at Andrew and then said, “That particular ghost has a bad reputation. It will turn hair white in a night and you with such a beautiful pompadour.” Miss Torrance and the girls talked to him but only met with scornful glances. “Hump,” said our hero as he vaulted over the stile and started jauntily on through the tombstones. Frightened and anxious classmates watched this deed of bravery from the other side of the fence. Henry began to whistle. Suddenly he stopped short and held his breath in terror. From the white slab on his left came a muffled groan, the tall bush behind him rustled as if ghostly hands were parting its leaves, and then another groan from behind the tombstone. The moonbeams shining on the white marble around him sent shadows flitting over the ground. Just before him loomed a tall white monument almost surrounded by trees. The wind gently l-ustled among the trees and seemed to be moaning in a doleful manner. Henry’s heart beat fast, for did he not see the flutter of a white garment behind that monument. He thought of home, mother and his classmates and then kept bravely on. When he was about ten yards beyond the white monument, he glanced around fearfully, half hoping that all was well. As he looked, a white shape glided from behind the tombstone and stared at him in a menacing manner. Henry started on again. The ghost came after him, stretching out its white arms in a baleful and gloomy manner, as if beseeching Henry to come to it. Henry began to run. The ghost glided faster. Henry went on and the ghost then walked back toward the anxious Seniors. The Seniors, whose curiosity greatly exceeded their fright, were waiting for them and imagine their joy at finding the white Page Forty-One dad “ghost to be their fun-loving President, Clara Lipke, and the two “shadows” to be Hugo and Andrew. Clara had appeared to glide, for her black slippers could not be seen in the dark. Thus the dark conspiracy was revealed. They did not see Henry until morning and then no one had the heart to mention the incident. But my dear reader, if you would see Henry blush, just mention a “straw hat,” or the “Lowertown cemetery.” —Ellen Ward HISTORY History is the most interesting of stories. Self written by all the nations of the world, it forms the best literature there is. It is character forming. We can study it over and over, then lay it away for a while, and after a lapse of time we can pick it up again, and still it will be interesting and will convey new ideas to us. History should appeal to a growing person as a family legend appeals to a little child. If it does not, there is something wrong with his character. His clay has not been molded correctly. Historical characters are portrayed to us in the most vivid manner, and each one represents different ambitions and failures in this great struggle for existence. —Daniel LaRiviere Page Forty-Two Girls’ Glee Club First Soprano Bernadette Voth Gladys Herold Zalus Copper Muriel Schnug Adela Boeckh Alma Titus First Alto Ethel Swingle Christina Vavruska Beatrice Potratz Elleaner Ryerson Second Soprano Clara Berge Ellen Ward Louise Rowley Esther Karnopp Lucy Lanka Myrtle Hintze Second Alto Florence Milheim Eleanor Ziel Eliese Boeckh Director, Miss Fuller Page Forty-Five Boys’ Chorus First Tenor Second Tenor James Konicheck Henry Clinton Charles Phillip Arthur Beuthin Milton Gremore Wallace Brunson Raymond Slamer Martin Keller William Smith Jay D. Lough Milton Otto First Bass Second Bass Daniel LaRiviere Hugo Boeckh Elmer Evert John Rogers Andrew Hanzel Irvin LaBonne Michael Foley Oscar Fritschie Alvin Schweiger Halvin Anderson Accompanist, Harold Pardis Director, Miss Cowin • Page Forty-Seven Orchestra First Violins Cornets Mr. Sutherland Clarence Kaiser Milton Gremore Martin Keller Second Violins Accompanist Una Schnever Helen Martner Eliese Boeckh Director, Miss Cowin Page Forty-Nine THE FIRST CEREMONIAL MEETING From the schoolhouse, laughing, chatt’ring Came the merry group of girls Down the long street they came walking, Marking arrows at the corners, Arrows which must lead the followers, Past the tracks and o’er a big gate Through a yard and through a cornfield. Through a field of ripe tomatoes Spoilt by the first frost of autumn, On, and on, and on they hurried, To the fence and up a side hill To the place of the first meeting. There a fire-place, built of big stones, Must be lilled with brush and dry wood. Then from hiding place, securely w atcheti for first sight of the others i-ar across the level, brown fields— just emerging from tfie cornstalks— bright against tfie uuil gray background, bnowecl tne iorms of swift pursuers— jt,very heart beat a trifle faster— iiivery eye was there directed, Wfien approached with hurry.ng footsteps The pursuers nearer—nearer. inow they climb the barbed wire fence— in ow tne fiidd'n ones they are nigh— Then witn one great shout, they found them, boon tfie campnre bright was crackling, And around, in circle gathered, Eating apples, talking, laughing, Were the girls of both the Camp Fires, Joined as one by bonds of friendship. There they heard plans for the future, Heard the great plans for their Camp Fires, Heard and thought, and laughed from gladness Then the shadows, longer growing, Warned them ’tis time for departure. Slowly and with smiling faces They trooped down to the long, green lane, Playing “Three Deep,” running races, Singing songs, they went towards home. Softly, o’er the bluffs just showing, Shedding silvery beams upon them, Came the moon, with laughing fairies Riding on the shafts of light. Page Fifty-Three As the girls came down the long lane, Came, all running, laughing, shouting, Round them danced the moonbeam fairies, Dazzling fair in shining garments, Sending fleeter footed shadows Tantalizingly before them. Poking fun at their slow running. So they reached their homes that evening With the fairies as companions And the moonlight soft upon them. —Myrtle Hintze Page Fifty-Four Public Speaking Twelve students this year entered the home declamatory and oratorical contests held on April eighth. Eliese Boeckh won first place, Ruth Green, second, and Helen Martner, third, in the declamatory contest. In the oratorical contest, first place was awarded to Wallace Brunson and second, to Oscar Fritschie. On Friday evening, April 14th, the league contest was held at Arena. Four schools—Arena, Sextonville, Avoca and Prairie du Chien were represented in the declamatory contest while only two schools, Arena and Prairie du Chien entered the oratorical contest. “Prairie” was again victorious, winning first honor in the declamatory and both first and second honors in the oratorical contest. On May 12, our representatives Eliese Boeckh and Oscar Fritschie will speak in the district contest at Platteville, where we expect to again carry off the honors for Prairie du Chien. Page Fifty-Five PROGRAMME Out on the Deep—Lohr_____________________________Boys’ Glee Club Declamatory Contest The Hazing- of Valliant__________________________Lucy Nickerson An Afternoon in a Hotel Room____________________Regina Sletmark The Man in the Shadow____________________________Una Schneyer How the Church was built at Kehoe’s Bar__________Eliese Boeckh Jerry, the Bobbin Boy________________________________Edna Miller Sally Ann’s Experience_______________________________Ruth Green The Convict’s Violin_____________________________Helen Martner Impromptu—Reinhold___________________________________Miss Cowin Oratorical Contest Labor—The Foundation of Character_______________Wallace Brunson The New South____________________________________Oscar Fritschie President Wilson’s Inaugural Address_____________Arthur Beuthin A Nation under the Lash______________________________John O’Neil War and Public Opinion_____________________________Milton Fagan Elfin Dance—Grieg; Lullaby—Brahms_______________Girls’ Glee Club Page Fifty-Seven Drama THE ATHLETIC PLAY On Monday evening, February the twenty-first, Andrew Hanzel, staring as ‘'Tom Horton” in “Hicks at College,” showed his ability as an actor by winning the love of two girls. Henry Clinton as “Hicks, the Millionaire Breakfast Food Manufacturer,” showed he was capable of acting the part of an enterprising business man. A good many of the college boys, among whom were John O’Neil as “Adolph,” Robert Armstrong as “Josh,” Milton Gremore as “Percy,” and Ed Green as “Briggs,” discovered that “Hicks” was as generous as he was good-looking, and greatly enjoyed a feed at the “Pal” at his expense. Helen Lindner as “Flora” proved to be a charming waitress, and the greatest attraction at the “Pal.” John Rogers as “Walker,” manager for “Hicks,” greatly displayed his theatrical ability. Eliese Boeckh as “June,” Horton’s sweetheart, Bernadette Voth as “Daisy,”’ Ellen Ward as “Claire,” Dorothy Borgerding as “Susy,” Ethel Swingle as “Polly,” and Adelia Bittner as “Fluff,” were typical college girls. Hugo Boeckh as “Jordan,” the star of the basketball team, certainly had hard luck when Lewis Potratz as “Prof. Biddicut,” loaded him with much extra work, because of a flight misunderstanding in cognomens, “Horton-Jordan, Jordan-Horton.” As “Peters,” proprietor of the “Pal,” Raymond Slamer showed his natural good-humor by being won over by a few catchy adds of Tom’s composition. Wallace Brunson, who took the part of “Padlet,” proved a wide-awake reporter, while the part of “Dean Smiley,” taken by William Smith, was well acted. Lucy Nickerson as maid, and Ruth McCloskey as Matron at “the quarters” were pleasing characters. The play, the proceeds of which are used to help support athletics in the high school, was the best ever given here. Much praise of its success is due to Miss Fuller and Miss Torrance, who had charge of the work. —Lewis Potratz. Page Fifty-Nine Cast of Characters Hiram Hicks, The Braino Man Henry Clinton Tom Horton, who writes advertisements Andrew Hanzel Fritz Jordan, Horton’s chum who plays basketball_________Hugo Boeckh Adam Biddicut, Prof, in Northern University Lewis Potratz Dean Smiley, Dean of University William Smith Percy Robbins, a recent arrival from “deah Boston”_Milton Gremore Adolph Hopkins, a lazy boy John O’Neil Bastian Briggs, a dig Edmund Green Josh Anderson, a basketball enthusiast Robert Armstrong Charlie Padlet, reporter for the “Daily Shriek”. Wallace Brunson Peter, proprietor of “The Pal” Raymond Slamer Walker, manager for the Braino Man---------------------John Rogers June Grant and Polly Porter, Seniors, chums and interested._ in Horton and Jordan____________Eliese Boeckh, Ethel Swingle Claire Angeline Jones, a stage struck girl Ellen Ward Susy Spriggins, a freshman with a crush Dorothy Borgerding Daisy Armstrong, an athletic girl Bernadette Voth Fluff Finley, a fusser girl Adelia Bittner Flora Belle Delamartyr, waitress at “The Pal”-------Helen Lindner Mrs. Cobb, housekeeper at “The Quarters” Ruth McCloskey Lily, maid at “The Quarters” Lucy Nickerson Page Sixty-One Athletics BOYS’ BASKET BALL John Rogers, Captain____________________Guard Henry Clinton____________________________Left Forward Wallace Brunson_________________________Right Forward Halvin Anderson------------------------Center Richard Beuthin_________________________Guard Hugo Boeckh, Andrew Hanzel--------Substitutes The Schedule in Figures November 19, Prairie 28, Boscobel 31, at Boscobel. December 10, Prairie 69, Avoca 21, at Prairie. December 17, Prairie 46, Westby 26, at Prairie. January 14, Prairie 42, Waukon 19, at Waukon. January 21, Prairie 75, Boscobel 14, at Prairie. January 28, Prairie 51, Richland Center 31, at Prairie. February 4, Prairie 29, Fennimore 2, at Fennimore. February 12, Prairie 34, Viroqua 27, at Prairie. February 18, Prairie 61, Waukon 12, at Prairie. February 25, Prairie 34, Westby 31, at Westby. February 26, Prairie 35, Viroqua 27, at Viroqua. March 3, Prairie 8, Richland Center 38, at Richland Center. March 4, Prairie 35, Fennimore 20, at Prairie. Platteville Tournament March 9, 10 and 11 Prairie________18, Dodgeville-------12 Prairie________23, Mt. Horeb________8 Prairie________11, Richland Center-------28 Prairie________12, Platteville-------25 Page Sixty-Three wm REVIEW OF SEASON 1915-1916 The season of 1915 and 1916 has been exceptionally brilliant. With the beginning of basket ball activities, a large number of boys reported for practice, and using Rogers and Clinton as a nucleus, Coach Sutherland was able to form a team that was a dangerous combination for any team to stack up against. The first real test the boys received was with Keewatin Academy in a pre-season game; although defeated, they showed they had the action necessary for a winning team. Early in the season they trimmed the strong Richland Center team by a score of 51-34. At Fennimore the team won with a 29-2 victory, almost shutting Fennimore out but for a lucky shot in the last minute of play. The Viroqua games, both at home, and at Viroqua, were the hardest fought games of the season, and only for the excellent shooting of Clinton, Prairie might have been defeated. The Westby game at Westby was another tight game; 34-31. The strenuous work of the team put through at Westby and Viroqua was disastrous, for it took the old time action out of the team and they lost to Richland Center a week later by a score of 38-8. On March 9 the team journeyed to the Platteville Tournament in search of the cup. Although they did not find it, they copped fpurth place, and had the consolation of knowing there were six teams below them. A second team was organized early in the season with Robert Armstrong as manager and Martin Keller as Captain. Although they did not play many games; they furnished strong opposition for the first team. The prospects for a strong team next year are good, as Anderson, Brunson and Beuthin of this year’s team will be back and we hope to see Prairie out again battling for first honors. Page Sixty-Five OUR TEAM Our basketball team is always right there, And to see them in action is worth the fare. The guards, John Rogers and Richard Beuthin, Are a very great help to our basketball team. Wallace Brunson is “forward,” Henry Clinton is, too, And these two lads will receive what is due. Halvin Anderson, our center, is a lad, bright and tall, And the way he can jump is a surprise to the ball. The “Subs,” Andrew Hanzel and bold Hugo Boeckh, Get into the game, way up to their necks. John Rogers is captain, and a fine one is he. He can manage his men just to a “T.” The last year is this, we will have him as guard, And next year we’ll miss him, for 'twill go rather hard. Our “Jack” is a Senior, and with the rest of the class He’ll graduate in June, and into the world he will dash. Another fine guard is our “Dick' Beuthin, And always great help to his basketball team. He guards his man so close and so great That little chance has his foe to escape. This “Dick” is a Freshman, and wondrous it seems, To have such a fine lad in our basketball team. Halvin Anderson, our center, is a very fine chap. In jumping, he beats them all over the map. His looks, bright and fair, and his hair slightly blond Gives as nice an appearance as e’er will be found. As a Freshman, into our school, he entered this year. And an excellent record he’s made, we hear. A rather small fellow is Wallace B. But his size has helped him get into the team. The way he gets round is a wonderful sight; Always in the game, both left and right. This right forward, we’ll have another year, For as a Junior, did he, into our team appear. “Hank” Clinton, left forward, of medium size, Is a swift old player, both nifty and wise. He’s so dead on his shots, all the crowds are amazed At his wonderful shooting, they seem to be dazed. “Hank” leaves us this June, but nevertheless, Tho’ he bids us farewell, we’ll cheer him with zest. Page Sixty-Six Hugo Boeckh, as a “sub,” is a grateful chap, Always there with a smile or a hearty laugh. He’s a short stocky fellow, but always in the game. And with us, he’s won great basketball fame. But we’re sorry to say that we’ll lose him this year For he’s the fellow who keeps up good cheer. Andrew Hanzel, a “sub,” in our basketball team. Receives recognition for his game swift and clean. He goes for the ball with such “pep” and vim; And to get “knocked out” is nothing to him. When he takes his place in the world, this June, He will remember the days with the Gold and Maroon. Here’s to our coach, Mr. Sutherland, so fine. He made our team step up to the line. His qualities in coaching are of the best. He moulded our team to equal the rest. A good-looking fellow, with a face firm and set; No wonder he’s admired by all he has met. We’re lucky in obtaining such coaching from him, For a team he puts in very best trim. Yet, with such coolness he conducts basketball. He is admired by the team, yea, admired by us all. —Arthur Beuthin. Page Sixty-Seven GIRLS’ BASKET BALL Schedule of Games and Scores Boscobel __ __6 Prairie du Chien 12 Boscobel _ 4 Prairie du Chien 3 Fennimore - _ ___ 0 Prairie du Chien . _11 Fennimore _ _1 Prairie du Chien 2 Viola .. _ 1 Prairie du Chien . 26 This is the second year that our girls have had a basketball team which played outside games. During this season the girls have been supervised by Miss Torrance, who proved to be an excellent coach. The first game of the season was played at Boscobel. The final score was 6-12 in favor of the Prairie girls. Although the return game at Prairie du Chien resulted in a defeat, 2-1, for our girls, they put up a hard fight. In our third game, played at Fennimore, the Prairie girls defeated the Fennimore girls, the score being 11-0. The return game at Prairie also proved to be a victory for our girls. The score, 1-2, shows that the teams were more evenly matched, than in the game played at Fennimore. The games played by the girls th:s year have proved a greater success than those played last year, because this year they played with more spirit. Three of our girls will graduate in June, and although our team will miss them very much, we hope to develop a still more winning team next year. Page Sixty-Nine THE LOOKING GLASS IN THE HALL That looking-glass in the girl’s hall, Is a useful article; that glass on the wall; For the faces that one is apt to see Of all the girls from A to Z. At all times there is Dorothy B, In front of the glass her beauty to see. And she is a Junior, and all Juniors you know In places are first in the beauty show. With Carrie in the ring, ’tis hard to find A place in the glass where others may shine. But Carrie’s a Sophomore, and you all know, They too hold a corner in the beauty show. There’s “Bun,” our Senior with nutbrown lock; Who comes as regular as a clock. Before the glass she stops to look in, To make some use of a chamois-skin. But Eleanor Ziel not yet is in, And to leave her out would be a sin. The lass is she with the great big bow, And the glass must tell wh'ch way they go. O yes there’s Ellen with the great big smile And a keen observer in the glass for style. The second she arrives, to the glass she runs To see if her complexion was marred by the sun. Elmer Evert, we’ve many times been told Appears with his pocket comb so bold. And there’s Milton G, with his pompadour With every English style galore. 0 yes, Martin Keller is just in time To find in the glass his image fine. These three lads, whom you are likely to know May have some chance in the beauty show. But the throngs at the glass are such a grand sight From eight in the morning ’t'l six in the night. They gather around in such numbers, that none Can get even a peek, tho’ just for fun. But space is small and my time near spent, So praises more I can not vent; Else all the girls will my enemies be For they are anxiously waiting to see The line up of faces, all eager to know What place they wdl hold in the beauty show. —Arthur Beuthin ’17 Page Seventy Life at “Prairie High” “Ma, can I be a dude?”—Milton Gremore. “I can speak Latin in three different languages.”—Loren Peacock. Freshest of the fresh, though not a Freshman.”—Clarence Kaiser. His ’appy life is one perpetual grin.”—Claude Sime. “A man who is capable of filling any chair in high school.”— Art Beuthin. “Coming—in a few days.”—Milton Fagan. Junior—“Prof talked to us this morning.” Freshman—“What about?” Junior—“Oh, about an hour.” Little spots of knowledge Little puffs of wit Make the simple freshies Think the Juniors it. Freshie Yell Rah, Rah, Rah, Pa, Pa, Pa, Ma, Ma, Ma, Help! Famous Affinities Mr. Gunderson and his keys. Wallace and his gum. Hugo and his smile. Helen and her curls. Ed and ----------------a certain Junior. Shorthand Love—Walter, falter, halter, altar. What is a Freshie? A Freshie is an unfathomable empty headed nothingness noted for his excessiveexcussiveness. Miss Wilbur—(hurriedly, as the class period is just about up.) —“For tomorrow make an outline of the Parliamentary History and French Revolution. Also the names of the prominent men and all dates, also the places on the map.”—(Funeral of Deceased Junior Medieval History Class will be announced later.) Page Seventy-One Calendar for 1915-1916 Sept. 7—School opens with many changes in the Faculty. Sept. 8—Seniors, having newly acquired this dignified position, try to instruct the faculty how to teach. Sept. 9—Oh Dear! Why do students have such dreadful names. Wanted! A pronouncing dictionary of proper names—The new faculty. Sept. 17—First Freshman rhetoricals. The poor children were frightened by the brave array of the upper classmen. Sept. 27—Mr. Gunderson forgot to take roll. Explanation; An heir to his wordly possessions arrived. His name is Robert. Oct. 8—First Lyceum. The tallest and the shortest Juniors shine as “Caesar” and “Calpurnia,” while Hank Clinton poses as “Brutus.” Oct. 5—Louise DeLorimer suffers from ball pitched by Pittsburg team. Louise was taken to the hospital but we did not have to go back to school. Oct. 20—Girls organize for Basketball and receive a lecture on “The Weakness of Women.” Oct. 22—First reports. The Seniors come down a notch and conclude that they do not know more than the teachers. Oct. 29—Many of the boys too stiff to move, results of the hike with Herr Sutherland. Nov. 5—Mr. Sutherland finds Prairie High too much for him. He retires to the hospital. Nov 24—School closes for Thanksgiving'. Hurrah! Dec. 4—The School Board suddenly realize that the first number of the Lecture Course is to be held to-night. Mr. Gunderson proves the Champion of the school. Dec. 17—Lyceum. The faculty sees themselves as others see them in the “Faculty Meeting.” Jan 10—“Bun” appears with a swollen face. 'Tis hard to name, but true to same, Result of the Boscobel Basket Ball game. Jan. 11—Juniors set a good example on notes for news topics. Jan. 13—Even a fire bell creates interest. Marten was deeply concerned about his house. Jan. 14—Reviews. Jan. 17—Mr. Gunderson has the boys report on the boys’ game. The girls are too insignificant. Jan. 18—Juniors still doing fine. Dorothy and Wallie give news topics. Jan. 19—Every one looks pretty blue. Exams tomorrow. Jan. 24—The beginning of the second semester. Mr. Gunderson presents Mr. Kindley. Page Seventy-Two Jan. 25—News topics by the smallest but the best of the Junior Class. Jan. 26—Mr. Kindley forgets that it is necessary for classes to pass. Jan. 28—Mr. Kindley teaches us some new cheers for the Richland Center game. Jan. 31—Mr. Sutherland is back again; perhaps we will get our reports now. Feb. 3—Mr. Sutherland “smoked some glass,” and we all saw the moon pass between the earth and the sun. Feb. 4—Both the girls and boys go to Fennimore. Miss Wilbur gives us one of her delightful tests. Feb. 9—No school tomorrow. Teachers’ Convention. Feb. 13—Mr. Gunderson lectures on the “wastefulness of students.” Feb. 15—Three weeks gone towards exams, therefore we must start to study. Feb. 16—The play is only four days off and the boys will not behave. Feb. 22—Washington’s birthday comes but once a year; but we get one day off any way, thanks to our first President. Feb. 29—We have not had this day for four years, therefore Miss Wilbur gives us a test in English. March 3—Exams are over again. What a relief! Wallace Brunson in Modern History—“Do we have to put down dates?” Miss Wilbur—“Why certainly.” Wallace—“I haven’t any.” Mr. Sutherland in Agriculture—“Louis, did you whisper?” Louis Bush—“Just wunst.” Mr. Sutherland—“Claude, was it correct for Louis to say ’wunst?” Claude Sime—“No, twict.” Wanted Something to make me grow up.—Harold Pardis. More attention from my teachers; I can’t take up more than half the time in any of my classes.—Martin Keller. A chaperon.—Freshmen. A remedy for blushing.—Henry Clinton. People to listen while I talk.—Hugo Boeckh. Wallace—“Have you ever eaten golden soup. It’s great.” Martin—“No, what is it?” Wallace—“Fourteen Carrots.” Page Seventy-Three 0 y m (Ktrr hfiitr B o s c 08 t L-f k A X «£ 1)0 ( H £W BASkeTBALL S0). G A ri 1 RgFERTF TKli (, — | J __ : T 0 FOLLOW PRfilfllE do (WgH '■yj- HitH School TE Am (THAT tAMlI M=. END tff FiRst hfiiF PfiA 7 T o H ti-i- F oLt-e y | 1 gi P.D.C IS 1 « « f Bo cm l ! H . t= 7 Miss Fuller in Glee Club—“Take a breath after ‘death girls Teacher—“What happened to him after he left Cambridge?” Ray Stackland—“A wife.” Mss Torrance—“Who has the book, “Little Women?” John O’Neil—“ I have.” Ed Greene—“I thought so; you can always depend on John, when it comes to Little Women!” Gladys—“Why are you wearing that green bordered handkerchief?” Susan—“Why I’m mourning for a Freshie.” Chemical Terms and their Synonyms: Alkali (caustic) Clara Lipke. Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) Hugo Boeckh. Magnetic (attractive) Henry Clinton. Flurine (most active element) Helen Lindner. Mr. Sutherland in Botany—“What are the national flowers of France ” Eliese Boeckh—“Lilies, sir.” Mr. S.—“Correct,” “Now what are the national flowers of Spain ” Voice like Irvin LaBonne—“Bullrushes, sir.” Mr. Gunderson in Algebra—“Daniel, would you rather have two bags with three oranges in each or three bags with two oranges in each?” Daniel Fagan—“I would rather have three bags with two oranges in each.” Mr. G.—“Why?” Dan—“Because I would have one more bag to bust.” Mis Wilbur in American History—“When was the ordinance of 1789 passed?” Walter Beuthin—“In 1765.” Miss Fuller in English II—“Carrie, what are the three words you use most ” Carrie Craig—“I don’t know.” Miss Fuller—“Correct.” Morning Stars Mabel Speck Oscar Fritschie Charles Phillip Edna Dahmer Evening Stars Carrie Craig Hazel Finney Ruth McCloskey Emma Walters Page Seventy-Six A little boy; A pair of skates; A hole in the ice; Golden gates. A wise young boy; Cigarettees; A little mound; Violets. Porter—“Next stop is your station. Shall I brush yo’ off now ” Hugo—“No. When the train stops, I’ll step off.” “I am delighted to meet you,” said the father of the Sophomore. “My son took algebra from you last year.” Mr. Gunderson—“Pardon me. He was exposed to it, but he did not take it.” “Do you still walk in your sleep?” “No, I’ve stopped it. I take carfare to bed with me now.” Mr. Sutherland in Physical Geography—“What shape is the earth?” Michael Foley—“It’s round.” Mr. S.—“How do you know?” Michael—“It’s square then; I don’t want to raise an argument.” Miss Wilbur in Mediaeval History III—“What did Louis XVI do?” Lewis Potratz—“He died.” Miss Torrance in German—“Decline “his right arm” in plural number, Ethel.” Lucy Nickerson—“I thought he had only one right arm.” In Mediaeval History Irvin LaBonne (systematically) “The Dutch had their fields in Russia, their pastures in Norway and then-vineyards on the Rhine. Lewis Potratz in awed whisper, “They must have had a long waj to go for their cows.” Miss Wilbur in Mediaeval History—“Is that the idea you had in mind when you raised your hand, Daniel?” Dan Larviere—“Yes, mam.” Shortly afterward he asked his neighbor, “What were they talking about?” Wallace Brunson translating in German—“The river flewed away.” Miss Fuller in English I—“What is this example supposed to show, Bernadette.” Bernadette Caya—“Eclipse of a word.” Page Seventy-Seven Clarence Kaiser—“Why don't you speak louder when you recite ” Milton Gremore—“A soft answer turneth away wrath.” Here comes Ed and Beulah Down the street We do wonder How in thunder They get time to eat. Lady—“Have you Lamb’s Tales?” Andrew Hanzel—“Madam, this is a book store, not a meat market.” Often we hear a sigh so deep, Coming from the Senior row, Absence makes the heart grow fonder, It’s Helen Lindner thinking of her beau. When you’re fooling in the class rooms And havin’ lots o’ fun, A-laughin’ and a jabberin’ As if you’re deaf and dumb, You’d better watch your corners And keep a lookin’ out For Prof is sure to get you If you don’t watch out. Given: You have a girl. You love her. To Prove: That she loves you. Proof: She’s all the world to you. (Axiom 1, “All the world loves a lover.”) Therefore: She loves you. Q. E. D. Has anyone noticed that—Martin Keller’s hair is getting ashen gray from an earnest endeavor to get his German perfect? Poem found in Raymond Stackland’s book. Some may come And some may go, But I stay here forever. Miss Wilbur in Junior English—“What is the meaning of the word ‘puerility’?” Martin K.—“I know. It means pertaining to Peru.” Miss Torrance in Latin III—“Laus is pronounced louse.” Lewis Potratz—“I don’t see it.” Page Seventy-Eight Don’t Get Sore. Just cause we say some little things That no one’s said before, And see the funny side of things, Don’t get sore! We like you; honest, kids, we do; It’s fun and nothing more, And since we’re only teasing you, Don’t get sore! Sometime, when we have parted, And High School days are o’er, These jests will pictui’e classmates, friends; So, Don’t get sore! The joke editor wants to know, whyfore do them about whom a joke is writ come to him and say with bitin’ sarcasm, “Thanks for the bum joke you put in the Annual about me.” Page Seventy-Nine ( 1 Alumni Name 1887 Maria Hunt, Mrs. De Rode___________ Mattie Blancher, Mrs. L. Amerpol-. Martha Schroeder, deceased_________ Maggie (J’Mally, Mrs. Kavanaugh____ Mary Oswald, Mrs. A. Lasche________ 1888 Maud Stackpole, deceased___________ Lizzie Chase, Mrs. H. Neble________ Libbie Helwig, deceased____________ 1889 Maud Blancher, Mrs. P. Farrell_____ R_. Irving Halsey__________________ Chas. Case_________________________ Lena Sims, Mrs. J. Sylvester_______ 1890 Mamie Hunt_________________________ Nora Bull, Mrs. W. Froelich________ Flora Barnes, Mrs. W. Cassie_______ Theodore Menges____________________ Robert Reinow______________________ Marie Collins______________________ 1891 Theodore Schuman, deceased _______ Laura Halsey, Mrs. Kraege_________ Stella Hobbs, Mrs. J. Andrews_____ Jessie Case, Mrs. H. Beach________ Belle Boucher, Mrs. P. Brown______ Carrie Bertholet, Mrs. F. Hopkins. _ Emma Mathews, Mrs. J. Bieloh______ Nellie Chase, Mrs. M. Rhien_______ Alex Frederick____________,_______ Nelda Bosch, Mrs. J. Bracher______ 1892 Wm. Shumann_______________________ Pira Van Vickie, Mrs. Case________ Vira Hobbs, Mrs. Vincen___________ Agnes Duffy_______________________ Etta Fairfield____________________ Susan Heaton, Mrs. V. Keenan______ Mable Benson, deceased____________ Mamie McCloskey, Mrs. P. Conley. Addie Loeper_______________________ Location .Lexington, Ky. Janesville, Wis. .-LaCrosse, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Waverly, Fla. -----------Chicago, 111. ------Mazomanie, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. -----Washington, D. C. ---------Lexington, Ky. ------Menominee, Wis. ------------Oberlin, O. ---------Waterloo, Iowa --------Iowa City, Iowa --------Goldfield, Iowa ---------Mazomanie, Wis. -------Montevideo, Minn. ------Minneapolis, Minn. -------------Bruce, Wis. -----------Sospores, Ohio ------------Austin, Minn. -----St. Brainard, Mont. Prairie du Chien, Wis. -------Portland, Oregon ---------Oakland, Calif. ------------Racine, Wis. ---------St. Paul, Minn. ------------Chicago, 111. -------Sioux City, Iowa ----------Dubuque, Iowa Milwaukee, Wis. -Hibbing, Minn. Page Eighty-Two Pearl Dietrich, Mrs. A. H. Long-------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Frank Hunt___________________________________________________Boston, Mass. Fred Hobbs__________________________________________Beloit, Wis. Jennie Corcoran, Mrs. J. V. Timmins---------------Minneapolis, Minn. George Frederick______________________________________Buffalo, N. Y. 1893 Maggie Reiser, Mrs. M. Vers------------------------Rothsch Id, Wis. Thomas Kelly----------------------------------------Chicago, 111. Dr. Louis Corcoran_____________________________Rock Rapids, Iowa Emery Lacy____________________________________Miles City, Mont. Jennie Johnson, Mrs. W. Emerson-----------:-------Beardstown, 111. Mamie O’Mally, Mrs. J. Lawless___________________________Waukesha, Wis. Laura Rafiauf, deceased-------------------------------------- Joseph i pat________________________________________Milwaukee, Wis. Mattie Loveland, deceased------------------------------------ Alice Bull, Mrs. W. Towler____________________________Dubuque, Iowa 1894 Edna D'etrich, deceased-------------------------------------- Charles Karnopp, deceased------------------------------------ Robert Carter_______________________________________Chicago, 111. Carrie Cherrier, Mrs. Partch________________________Oelwein, Iowa Edward Martner--------------------------------------Oak Park, 111. Thomas Forgerty, deceased------------------------------------ George Miller_______________________________________Gaslyn, Wis. Eva Chase___________________________________________Austin, Minn. Melvin Ishmael, deceased------------------------------------- Charles Miller____________________________________St. Paul, Minn. Frank Cron___________________________________________St. Paul, Minn. 1895 Hampton Allen-------------------------------------------------Canada Julia Johnson, Mrs. F. Haupt----------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Ada Fuller, Mrs. F. Crowley-------------------------Madison, Wis. Maude Webster______________________________________Washington, D. C. Mable McReynolds--------------------------------------------- Stasia Zeman________________________________Prairie du Chien, Wis. Peter Martinek______________________________________________Dubuque, Iowa Ethel Blancher_________________________________________Ch cago, 111. Matildia Greisbach, Mrs. I. Schultz---------Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1896 Hattie Evert, Mrs. F. C. Appell_____________________Galveston, Texas Ada Whaley, Mrs. C. Briggs----------------------------Platteville, Wis. Katie Foshag __________________'--------------------Milwaukee, Wis. Laura Chcrr er______________________________Prairie du Chien, Wis. Edna Miller, Mrs. Ed Lawrence--------------------------DeSoto, Wis. Francis Zeman_______________________________Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1897 Frank Bassett_______________________________Council Bluffs, Iowa Lydia Heese_________________________________Prairie du Chien, Wis. Page Eighty-Thi-0 Mable Wright, Mrs. McMahon_________________________Milwaukee, Wis. Otto Wendt__________________________________________Superior, Wis. John Thomas_________________________________________Chicago, 111. Kitty Kirby_________________________________________Chicago, 111. Nona Deary__________________________________Prairie du Chien, Wis. George Reynolds____________________________________La Crosse, Wis. Melia Loomis__________________________________Santa Monica, Calif. Matthias Swaboda__________________________________________Milwaukee, Wis. Alvina Kasparek, Mrs. Barney, deceased_______________________ 1898 Minnie Case--------------------------------------------------Duluth, Minn. Gertrude Marvin, Mrs. Johnson_________________________Dexter, Minn. Karl Seeber------------------------------------------- Moline, 111. Carrie Thomas---------------------------------------Chicago, 111. Ida Sl'ghtam, Mrs. St. John__________________________Madison, Wis. Herman Knopps--------------------------------------Milwaukee, Wis. May Burns, Mrs. F. Finn------------------------------Madison, Wis. Jessie Sage_______________________________ __________________ Minnie Griesbach----------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Nellie Stackland, Mrs. James Newton_______________Sioux City, Iowa Ang e Beach, Mrs. Bosworth________________________________Fullerton, Calif. Nettie Otto---------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1899 Henry Bailey----------------------------------South Cloud, Minn. Ralph Dietrich------J.-----------------------------Mazomanie, Wis. Frank Hobbs__________________________________________________ Idaho Lloyd Horsfall-------------------------------------------Phillippine Islands Anna Roth, Mrs. S. Knight---------------------------LaCrosse, Wis. Bessie Ward, Mrs. J. Paris------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Mamie Chase----------------------------------------Milwaukee, Wis. Katheryn Heaton, Mrs. S. Hoffman___________________Dubuque, Iowa Adeline Hobbs, Mrs. H. Sells________________________Kankakee, 111. Joseph McDonald--------------------------------------------Portland, Oregon Mable Ryder, Mrs. E. Hill----------------------Lady Smith, Minn. 1900 Hattie Wallin, Mrs. Sanderson---------------------------Minneapolis, Minn. Jeanette Martner---------------------------------------------Boston, Mass. Lulu Chase, deceased_________________________________________ John McDonald--------------------------------------- Clinton, Iowa Carrie Griesbach, Mrs. C. Wachter___________Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1901 Queen Horsfall, Mrs. W. R. Graves___________Prairie du Chien, Wis. Jay Ryder------------------------------------------St. Paul, Minn. Abbie Lewis, Mrs. E. Marsh___________________________Chicago, 111. Ruth McDill------------------------------------------Spooner, 111. Sallie Deary--------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Josephine Cornford--------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Goldie Allen, Mrs. E. Dietrich--------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Page Eighty-Four Charles Blancher-------------------- Bessie Glenn, Mrs. J. Pendleton----- Ida Brainard, Mrs. J. Marham-------- Claudine Allen, Mrs. H. Koch-------- Marie Lagen, Mrs. E. Rowen---------- 1902 Marie Griesbach, Mrs. D. Slightam___ Lelah Ragan, Mrs. Pierstorf--------- George Brenner------------- -------- Edna Mitchell_______________ ------- Jennie We.senberger, Mrs. Pur Don__ Uscar Wallin________________________ uavid Slightam---------------------- Urlando Bacy------------------------ 1903 Dot Lewis___________________________ Emma KaspareK, Mrs. England--------- Wyrem Micheii_______________________ Mayme Michell, Mrs. F. Higgs-------- Jennie Wallin, Mrs. Bailey---------- 1904 Francis Robb________________________ Bess.e Marvin_______________________ Addie Harris, Mrs. A. Keiser-------- Sophie Z,eman, Mrs. John Kapple----- Beona Keiser, Mrs. W. E. Utendorfer Theodore Groenert------------------- Al.ce Borgerding, Mrs. 1'. Hobbs---- Lottie Jones------------------------ 1905 Elma Glenn, Mrs. R. Wachter--------- Mary Wallin_________________________ Edward Benson----------------------- Mabel Poehier_______________________ Winifred Sillage, Mrs. A. Henkle---- 1906 Leona Garrow------------------------ Jessie Dietrich--------------------- Bessie Harris, Mrs. T. Markley------ Gertrude Christie, Mrs. A. Enke----- Anna Foran__________________________ Margaret Paris, Mrs. G. Billings---- Thomas Brower----------------------- Nellie Poehier, Mrs. F. Otto-------- Dora Campbell, Mrs. A. Fagan-------- 1907 ______Aberdeen, S. D. Prairie du Chien, Wis. _________Tunton, S. D. _______Watkins, Mont. ___Minneapolis, Minn. .Prairie du Chien, Wis. _________Gotham, Wis. Oregon, City, Oregon ______Waterloo, Iowa. _-Naches, Washington Prairie du Chien, Wis. _____Girard, Montana _______Boscobel, Wis. ________Madison, Wis. _______Effingham, 111. __________Gaslyn, Wis. ________Naches, Wash. ______St. Paul, Minn. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. _________Milwaukee, WTis. __________Harvey, N. D. _________Madison, Wis. ____________Beloit, Wis. ___San Francisco, Calif. Tarpon Springs, Florida __________Naches, Wash. _______Milwaukee, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. _________Middleton, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. ___________Madison, Wis. ________Riverside, Calif. _________Wabasha, Minn. _________Spokane, Wash. _______Platteville, Wis. ____________Beloit, Wis. __Prairie du Chien, Wis. ________Bridgeport, Wis. Mattie Mehnert nage Eighty-Five Eastman, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Nellie Quilligan_________ Le Grand Dyke, deceased Emily Porkney______________________________________________Madison, Wis. Thomas Wallin_________________________________________Chicago, 111. Walter Brenner__________________________________________ „____ 1908 John Savage----------------------------------------------Cleveland, Ohio Caroline Martner_____________ ________________________Chicago, 111. felfTel',KeOT,'MTSrKTnia rrrr ____________________Kansas City, Neb. Van Brokaw________________________________________________Lewiston, Montana Archie Chandler_____________________________________________Naches, Washington Harriet Pinkerton, Mrs. David Gardner_________Platteville, Wis. Madeline Quilligan_____________________________Minneapolis, Minn. Bessie Hickey------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Elvira Wallin, Mrs. Nickson________________________________Seattle, Washington 1909 Addie Allen-------------------------------------Brockway, Mont. Herbert Herold_________________________________________Bagley, Wis. Dan Quilligan------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Winter Evans------------------------------------Green Bay, Wis. Hazel Brokaw------------------------------------------LaFarge, Wis. Hattie Mehnert----------------------------------------Eastman, Wis. Ethel Wetzel-------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. 1910 Hattie Keopp, Mrs. Wonn_________________________________Avoca, Wis. Jessie Atchinson, Mrs. H. Henderson___________________Hacklay, Wis. Joe Schwartz, deceased________________________________________ Maud McDaniels---------------------------------'___Boscobel, Wis. Minnie Hurlbut----------------------------------------Terry, Mont. — Lawrence Kieser-----------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Joe Schweiger-----------------------------------------Chicago, 111. Iva Coleman--------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Francis Halpin-----------------------------------Bon Island, Canada Esther Harding-------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Gladys Bower, Mrs. Hof-------------------------------Boscobel, Wis. 1911 Katherine Groenert--------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Ella Wetzel-------------------------------------------Sparta, Wis. Roy Hurley--------------------------------------Wessington, S. D. Ida Martner-------------------------------------------Chicago, 111. Clara Standorf, Mrs. Carl Ellis____________________Mt. Hope, Wis. Bertha Brown---------------------------------------------Excelsior, Wis. Mark Collins------------------------------------Des Moines, Iowa Ruth Collins---------------------------------------- Oakwood, Wis. 1912 Elmer Wachter-----------------------------------LaCrosse Normal Mayme Cecka, Mrs. Wallach_____________________________Chicago, 111. Stella Caya--------------------------------Prairie du Chien, Wis. Page Eighty-Six Clyde Miller______________________ Hazel Copsey_________•____________ iviert.e Griesbach________________ r-dith Speck, Mrs. Pearl Herold___ Mae Stehr_________________________ Mona Wagner, deceased_____________ r red Brucnman____________________ Marie Walters_____________________ Florence Ziel_____________________ iyi3 nlmer Herold______________________ iL.eona Gnesch____________________ George Jones______________________ ulancn Collins____________________ Arthur Stehr______________________ colonel Thompson__________________ nattie Hurrougns__________________ itoy Thomas----------------------- ueorge bcnneyer------------------- cscar Scnneyer____________________ jl- neda Hoeckh___________________ r lorence Christie---------------- Mam.e Cornelius------------------- cren noyie------------------------ noy Harding_______________________ alma Anderson, Mrs. Zeman--------- clement McCioskey----------------- George Schweiger------------------ cawrence bwingie------------------ William Welsh--------------------- 1914 Louise Speck---------------------- Adelbert Cherner------------------ JLorraine Jones------------------- Margaret Welsh-------------------- Mina Each_________________________ Eugenie Eckhardt------------------ Frieda Randall-------------------- Alfred Lechnir-------------------- Irene Kramer---------------------- Catherine McDonald---------------- Leona Garrow---------------------- Bertha Burroughs------------------ Gertrude Steinberg---------------- Marian Scanlan-------------------- William Evert--------------------- Audrey Copper--------------------- Elizabeth Potratz----------------- _____Platteville Normal _________Ferry ville, Wis. .Prairie du Chien, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. ____LaCrosse W. B. U. ___________DeSoto, Wis. Prairie du Chien, Wis. _________Appleton, Wis. ___________Chicago, 111. _____New Lisbon, Wis. _________Elkader, Iowa Prairie du Chien, Wis. _______Cincinnati, Ohio __________Bagley, Wis. .Prairie du Chien, Wis. ______LaCrosse Normal _____New Lisbon, Wis. .Richland Center, Wis. ________Pollock, N. D. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. _________Mt. Hope, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. __________Ossian, Iowa -Prairie du Chien, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. ____Minneapolis, Minn. .Prairie du Chien, Wis. __________Cloquet, Iowa ________Lynxville, Wis. ______LaCrosse Normal -Prairie du Chien, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. ________Lynxville, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. __________Eastman, Wis. __________Steuben, Wis. __________Madison, Wis. ___________Bagley, Wis. -Prairie du Chien, Wis. _______LaCrosse Normal ________Milwaukee, Wis. _____Garrington, N. D. ________Iowa City, Iowa 1915 Page Eighty-Seven Susan Appleby, Mrs. Cassidy Irene Ashbacher___________ Anna Bily_________________ Violet Bruchmann__________ Mary Copper_______________ Myrtle Ducharme___________ Peter Favre_______________ Ralph Glenn_______________ Edith Groenert____________ Mae Johnson_______________ Albert Jones______________ Nettie Kramer_____________ Raymond Kunzman..!________ Leo Lanka_________________ Arthur McCloskey__________ Helen Poehler_____________ Arthur Schwert____________ Beatrice Speck____________ Alice Stuart______________ __________LaCrosse, Wis. _-Prairie du Chien, Wis. Keith College, LaCrosse _________Stockholm, Wis. --------LaCrosse Normal _-Prairie du Chien, Wis. ------LaCrosse Normal --Prairie du Chien, Wis. -.Prairie du Chien, Wis. __________LaCrosse, Wis. _______LaCrosse Normal --------LaCrosse Normal ------Platteville Normal -----------Madison, Wis. .-Prairie du Chien, Wis. -------LaCrosse Normal -Prairie du Chien, Wis. ------------Hanover, 111. -----Platteville Normal Page Eighty-Eight Autographs T v vfriends, two bodies witjflone soul inspir'd.- -Pope. PageEighty-N ine Autographs Tw( friends, two bodies without- soul inspir'd.- Pope. Page Eig'hty-N ine USINESS has at all times been a support of education as well as trade. Just so far as the business man has helped in the past in this, and in other cities, to promote educational publications, so far has the success of the publications been assured. It is the business man’s money that helps to support the public schools. Now, no enterprising business or professional man wants to locate in a town where there are not progressive schools, and no progressive school is without an annual, for it brings returns by showing to the prospective student, the course of studies and educational advantages offered. A liberal patronage of the advertising department of this annual, therefore, reflects credit upon the business interests of this city. But the business man is dependent upon his patrons for trade, and in appreciation of the liberality of the business man, who makes it possible to print a larger and better annual each year, our citizens owe the local business men all their patronage. The more home-business Prairie du Chien has, the better schools we will have, and the better school means, better trained young men and women to carry on life’s affairs. Patronize the advertisers. ANNUAL BOARD Plumbing, Steamfitting, Etc. Our work in this line is done in a thoroughly high class manner and at prices that are surprisingly low C. F. W. Beuthin A Good Servant Loyal- and eiljcient to his employers interests eommands a .just compensation. Let your printed matter command dignified attention when you use —the Howe Way HARRIS AUTO CO. Buick and Chevrolet Cars and Accessories Elysian Mineral Water Co. C. C. Noggle, Prop. First Class Repairing a Specialty. Special Attention Given to Tourists. A Hardy and Healthy Drink Manufactured by the Elysian Mineral Water Co. -Gingerale and all other Soft Drinks. Sold and Delivered to the home. Phone 102 For Best quality, Service and lowest prices on Building Material KIESER BROS. See HORSFALL LUMBER CO. Phone 59 Furniture and Undertaking Everything New and up-to-date. Prairie du Chien, Wis. THE ROSENCRANS Steam Heat, Hot and Cold Water and Telephone in each room. A La Carte Service. Shower Baths Free. American Plan, $2.25 and $2.50 European Plan, 75c and $1.00 HENRY WHALEY Furniture and Pianos Window Shades, Rugs, Wall Paper Undertaking and Embalming Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin H. C. CLARK Dentist Office over the Poehler Bldg Res. 204Y Office 157 Nichols Studio Artistic Photography Enlarging a Specialty Work Guaranteed Phone 114 Prairie du Chien, Wis. W. R. Graves J. S. Earll RRAVES EARLL Attorneys at Law Prairie du Chien Wis. Grelle Bros. The Leading Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Store In the City Phone 33 Give us a Call H. W. E ers Plumbing, Steamfitting and Electrical Contractor I Have a State License Agent for Blau Gas—City Gas in County Homes M. Menges, President L. Cornelius, Vice President E. C. Amann, Cashier F. S. Clinton, Asst. Cashier CRAWFORD COUNTY BANK Prairie du Chien, Wis. DIRECTORS F. H. Poehler L. Cornelius M. Menges W. R. Graves J. W. Paris Edw. McCloskey J. H. Peacock STRENGTH—SECURITY—STABILITY Reference:—Any Bank or Business House in the City. Woolley Thompson McCall Patterns, Dry Goods and Gent’s Furnishings. Everything New and Up-To-Date at all times. We invite you to inspect our lines. Munsing Wear, McKibbin Hats and Caps Agency for Straus Tailors Chicago Prairie du Chien Creamery Co Phone 213 Manufacturers of Pure Food Ice Cream and Fancy Creamery Butter Dealers in Milk and Cream Cash paid for Cream Wm. T. Smith Real Estate Agency Real Estate of Every Description Phone :Office 141; Res. 181 Prairie du Chien, Wis. FLOOD’S DRUG STORE on the Corner for School Supplies 5—10—25c Store N. G. ABODAHER Dry Goods and Granite Ware Hardware Groceries Canned Goods Phone 94 Prairie du Chien, Wis. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN STEAM LAUNDRY We wash everything but the baby, we return everything but the dirt. Johnson Roth,, Props. Do not overlook the little things Save and Deposit small sums regularly with our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Bank of Prairie du Chien The Bank of Personal Service CHAS. W. LANG Licensed Plumber Heating, Plumbing, Sewer and Water Contracting American and Ideal Boilers and Radiators Bath Room Fixtures, Pipes and Fittings, Garden Hose, Lawn Sprinklers, Vacum Cleaning Phone 210 Post Office Box 543 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin THE JEWEL CASKET L. Cornelius, Prop. ]|We carry a first class stock of Diamonds, Watches, Silverware and Cloaks, Jewelry suitable for Commencement presentation. Kodaks and kodak supplies for the Amateur photographer. Films developed, prints and enlargements made. GARVEY’S PHARMACY THE REXALL STORE Students’ Headquarters for School Supplies Prescription Experts We invite you to call. The Arctic Always for Ice Cream Soft Drinks, and Fine Confectionery Dealers in EDISON Phonographs and Records No needles to change, Unbreakable records. THE ARCTIC Prairie du Chien, Wis. THE FINEST Assortments of Men’s and Women’s Walk-Over Shoes, which were awarded First Prize at the 1915-’16 Pan-American Exposition are being exhibited right now at the Walk-Over Shop. Repairing a Specialty Phone 166 FRANK VANEK ALL CUTS IN THIS BOOK INCLUDING HALF-TONES AND ETCHINGS Were made by the BUREAU OF ENGRAVING Minneapolis, Minn. THEO. ZIEL Cigars Avia 10c Little Buck 5c Big Buck 5c M. R. MUNSON Attorney at Law Office over New Post Office Prairie du Chien, Wis. DR. F. G. ANTOINE Physician and Surgeon Office over Crawford Co. Bank Phone 130 DR. C. A. ARMSTRONG Office in Post Office Block Office hours 10 to 12 a. m.; 1 to 4 p. m.; 6 to 7 :30 p. m. Phone 196 WACHUTE’S The Store With Quick Service J. P. EVANS Attorney at Law Phone Office 8 Residence 124 The PEARL CITY GROCERY For Fancy Groceries. Always a Clean, Fresh Stock to Select From. Phone 229 Pearl P. Herold THE IMPERIAL Ice Cream and Confectionery “The Popular Place Delos Engineering and Construction Company General Contractors Prairie du Chien, Wis. REED BROS. Meat Market Cash or Credit Phone 7 T. M. MURPHY Announces an opening of the seasons best styles in all kinds of Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Goods. Special measurements taken and absolute satisfaction guaranteed. Originators of New Way Merchandising in Prairie du Chien. MRS. ANNE E. WALKER Millinery IVERS BROS. The only road to fiancial success is “The Great Savings Way.” Why not start now by opening at this bank. Then when a business opportunity comes along or you want to go on to school you can do so. One dollars starts an account. Peoples’ State Bank EDWARD F. McCLOSKEY Leading Clothier Gent’s Furnishings This store is the home of Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes, Florsheim Shoes, Tiger Hats, Elgin Shirts and everything up-to-date in Men’s and Boys’ wearing apparel Prairie du Chien, Wis. Crawford County Press The Home Newspaper DR. R. W. FALLIS Dentist Over New Post Office Phones Office 150 Res. 72 DR. R. J. CAMPBELL Dentist Office over Crawford Co. Bank Office hours—8:30 to 12:00 a. m.; 1:00 to 5:00 p. m. Phone 35 Prairie du Chien, Wis. SCHERLIN KAISER Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Season. Phone 38 The Viola Creamery Co. Manufacturers of BUTTER AND ICE CREAM Prairie du Chien, Wis CLEANER AND DYER Repairing and Altering French Dry Cleaning W. J. Engler Phone 206 Everything in the Hardware Line J. G. WIDMANN CECKA LUMBER YARD Laths—Lumber—Shingles Plaster—Cement—Etc. I MULLER’S SHOE STORE —for Correct Styles in Foot wear ask for The American Gentleman. 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